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M 6 Eehiratinn Nut in a hrunzeh he-mehalleh rnmmanhrr mhn stages afar frnm ihe ha11le'5 hlnnhnnakrh tie1h,lmt1n une nf the hatiereh hattaliun, in une mhn tighis shnulher in zhnulher with the men mhu are hulhing the lineg in une mhu nrgeh ua nnmarh when hezpair umulh haue ainppeh nur penn, in une mhnm me Iuue fm' his efmile anh hin hanhzahake, hia ruurage, hiei frienimhip aah his virtue - iliather liinrenl Enugherig - we ingfullg hehirate ihia hunk. 7 KE H K W 'il faff' EDWARD L. CURRAN, '18 - Editov'-in-Chief. VVARREN D. HUNDLEX', '20 ARTHUR R, CALLAHAN, '18 ASSE. Edif01'-il:-Clzicf. Art Edifor. THOMAS M. CONROY, SLP., '18 flflzlcfics Editor. JOHN H. PIOLLAND, '21 PETER J. POXYERS, SIP., '18 Collegc Acfimfivs Editor Prep. Actz'ifific?5 Edifor. CEEURCE CASAZZA, SIP., '18 DVI1019 Who Editor. ROBERT S. GROGAN, '18, JOHN E. RYAN, '18 Adzfertising Manager B'L6.S'1l1C'5S Manager -1 9 S' Z1'E .' Q.-: ., ,,... 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A-a,.,,,.uv - f 5 z..-...-nu. 5-...uv-.-. w.d,,,9-0 un A.-...-.,.. .1....- -V no f- , ,,..........n, on-ulv L.',,gu. x ,,.,,.,..u...-..r-11 Q AW..-nv rg- ,.-.. .. -, - v--gym if 1--'- f,jIe..v2e .. ... 1 ' -:7i'Z-.-.www ...-VW 162 167 170 171 177 184 180 191 195 195 197 199 200 203 209 -- 1 l VJQ l q g ' , f .2511 --ig!-.1 .L 41312, 23.13-..i zj ggfgg EE- sg ...fi Q rnlngur OMEVVHERE, a poet has said, a child can tear a rose apart but only a God can make one.', The idea embodied is oit- times too true. To th.e critical reader' this little work would seem but the labor of a few weeks. But'between the lines is written the story of the struggle attendant upon the birth' of TT-TE VTNCENTIAN. Year books, like everything ellse, need public opinion and sup- port. The Senior class of IQI8, having long nourished the id-ea of an Annual , first begot such support, and then went hammer and tongs at editing THE VTNCENTTAN. At A. A. meetings-the best ever held in St. johns Gym-at Assemblies-first initiated by the IQI8 men-at Reading of Marks, at A. A. dances, at mere tete-a-tetefs, the Seniors related the deeds ot old St. -lohn's-deeds worthy of remembrance. VVitness the result. Everyone began to ask why St. Iohn's did not record her activities, and her many splendid intellectual and athletic triumphs. Aye, one noble youth even ventured to move that the A. A. publish a Year Book. The Seniors needed no secotnd invitation. Wfhile the A. A. was slowly getting oven the effects of such a momentous proposal, an editorial staff was picked from St. john's 4oO , and a plan of campaign drawn up. St. .lohnis biggest drive in history had begun with the Seniors in the first line trenches. Nobly and faithfully did our Alumni respond to the editor's stirring appeal. From far distant South Dakota one loving son of St. johnls sent in his Loyalty Loanw. From Florida and Minrne- sota, from nearly every spot whither St. johns sons had migrated. came like lettens of encouragement and support. THE VIN- CENTTAN was joining the present and the past, the College Mili- tant and the College Triumphant in one glorious union. Know- 12 X551 ygfxfx gg-5 1 4 Q V e a - a-I -- av a it flltlwef i fi EE i ing this we were glad. Wfe felt that we were forging the first strong link in a chain that would increase year after year, and would bind closer and closer together the men who gloried in a common Alma Mater . A word more-some will wish to know, perhaps, the inspira- tion of our Year Bookifs name. We would recall to their minds an old and beautiful custom of the Italians. The middle name of an Italian is perhaps the most cherished part of his civil title. He adopts the maiden name of his mother. Every time he speaks or writes that name, he thinks of the gray-haired, sweet-faced mother, who bore and nursed and nourished him-of that mother to whom, as the immortal Lincoln says, we owe' all that we are and all that we hope to be. We have pursued a asimilar course. We have wished to honor the noble m-en who stand for our Alma Mater. VVe have wished to venerate those priests of God, who have trained our intellects and wills, wh.o have taught us the way of culture and truth and salvation-the men to whom all our future prestige and honor is due. They glory in the name of Vincentian. That name will ever recall to our minds those who have best loved and influenced us. It will ever bring to our vision the old gray walls of St. Iohn's. And as poetts have made immortal the names of their beloved, so we have striven, in our own weak way, to perpetuate the name of our beloved teachers and their patron saint, by calling our book THE VTNCENTTAN. ill -fs it A V If E Q' -iii. wlll f W' a t or w as P it - A -cs. N a- ,H- it, l+ . it.-. s ....,. V13 fi 213 145 if r Nl ...... l , mu , A Y -1 4 use - -' , - 5 , I 21:1-1:5 1151-E: 13.1, ' r , . E 5 Q l i ill' v , we R f'-VJ ei 55 at l l .Q -a If iv Gbur Igrnfennnrz HE feet of some of us are turned to go. We leave the echo- ing halls of youth, the scenes where all our memories linger. Trained for the vast unnumbered army of mankind, we now must muster into service. But let us shed a tear elre we pass on, and let us speak a fond word of good-bye. Well have ye sharpened the keen-edged swords of our intel- lect. Well have ye forged the weaponls of our souls. Ye Ystand as generals towering in your strength and glory. To us have ye given of that strength a'nd glory, and we thank ye for it. Ye have softened and refined us. Ye have wrapped about us a shining silvery coat of mail-our Faith-whereon the poisoned arrows of the world, the flesh and the devil, will shower and ri'ng and shriek in vain. Ere we dash forth from our guarded trench of love and safety, and go over the top , to fight awhile and die on the dull brown soil of No-Manis-Land, -we wish to thank ye for your labors. We beg ye to believe us when we say ye have our love. Even when our footsteps are heard no more upon the marble floors of old St. ,lohn's, even when our voice's no longeriwill ring outt amid the cheering crowds or echo among the rafters of the Gym -even then our hearts will warm, our eyes will moisten, our tense and careworn face will soften at the thought of you. VVe beg forgiveness for any mutiny in our ranks. We pray that health, and wealth, a'nd a peaceful, gladsome heart will crown the harvest of your labors, and' that one day all of us-the privates, the captains, the generals-will stand shoulder toshoulder in eter- nal blissful salute before the great white throne of God. 14 fi .J L, if if? n N ow X. Lf' VERY REV, JOHN W. MOORE, C. M., LL. D PRESIDENT. 16 Rav. EDWARD L, CAREY, C. M 17 REV. JOHN I. CLOONAN, C. M., S. T. B 18 REV. JOHN J. CORCORAN, C. M 19 e, C'.I'I. Revjames 1zgv.Jah,, n.cqWn,e.m 20 KQv.N.Fmmis 0'nei11,an. I 1 Rev.Th0mA.Q0rmqq,c.u 21 ReV.V1ct0r 'IT Connolly, CN. I I RW' Caspgpknafney, QM I I Rc0.CrescentiysA.I14zrr,CH. I I Rex2FrancisX.Connor,C'.M. I 22 LTY FACU Y LA ilI12im1uPI1 Oh, our hearts are like great organs, And we play upon the keys Qi our joys and pains and passions, And old happy memories. And our souls are the cathedrals, That resound with melody, Reverberate with crashing discord, Or a dirgeful threnody. But the echoes from the music Of our home thoughts never die, Half-forgotten strains that soothe us Like a mother's lullaby. For they lurk in dim cold corners, VVhere we stop to kneel and pray, And they steal upon our senses, Till in fancy We're away. To the days that know no sorrow. May God grant some day 1,11 be Witli dad and mother, all the loved ones, Home-for an eternity. M. R. CAREY 24 l-sg. ,S I N 1 , N .xsfxf-X ititl gig! wrvfp nhg Q 9 Q' .-'f T '.a...i - v j I ' jjj ' T .W --is i 2EQ1fl... :7A g : Q ihiatnrg nf Thr 0112155 nf SIHIH FRESHMEN YEAR UR High School days were behind us. With an education equal in magnitude to the valor of Alexander the Great,,we were prepared for the momentous toils of College life. In that September meeting, for the fifth time, we were as happy as the morning glory when she opens her lips for the kiss of the refulgent sun. But alas, one thing there was to make us sad. lfVe were College men and we wanted it to be known. How counten- ances fell, when eyes beheld Bobby Grogan with knickerbockers. But rejoice, when winter came, Bobby needed new clothes and he donned the apparel of a man. The year opened with some losses from our ranks and some additions to them. The genii returned. Bd Curran had won the K. of C. scholarship and john Ryan the St. Iohnls. XVe had one grievance against Ryan. He was an Erasmian, and fearing that some perversion must have taken place within that youthful mind, we immediately undertook his reformation and jack was indeed a very apt scholar. The acquisition of J. Leo Finneran to the class of '18 was epoch making in our history. As pompous as undertakers, we sat through the first class. College studies. Life was just beginning. Oh, Hot Heart and Chilling Deeds. Qld Sophocles well bespoke our thoughts, when Father McGillicudy hurled those two thousand word Greek comps. How our consternation increased when we became better acquainted. VVhat with English derivatives from Greek roots, many a broken heart and tear-dimmed eye welcomed the 9 150 bell. Gur yearnings were at last appeased. The dreams of our youth were realized. Dr. Power was our English teacher. For the first few days we could only sit and gaze in admiration. Tradition had long ago filled our ears with wonderment of Dr. Power and now we had him. The war was still in its cradle when we were Freshmen, but the keen mind of the Dr. per-- ceived the capabilities of G-ermany and old Doc was nefver neutral. Neither had he any love for Russia. Doc would say while scratching his head with one finger, modern civilization is but a mere veneer. Scratch the Russian and you have the Tartar underneath. Doc was an authority on health and hygiene and gave us many a dissertation on the subject. He succeeded in making some of us wear B. V. D.'s all year round. He wore them summer and winter and never had a cold. Moral, wear B. V. D.'s when in danger of taking cold. , T g 27 i QCP,-X NA-5 ' niiigl Q X ti i i ff fs? y aikil-.. fg -..A When a hobble-de-hoy thinks himself a man, he wants freedom of action. We so desired and after mutually contriving a plan, we simply took a day off. We had a lovely time,for the day. When the day was over and the prodigals returned, new obstacles confronted us. We should have brought notes from our mothers. Now who would expect a college man to bring a note from mother? Well we were allowed into class but henceforth we were branded. Rob Graham was deposed from the Presidency of the class and Ed Curran was appointed President and Secretary. VVith tears and curses we submitted. There was nothing else to do. Roma locuta erat. Causa finita erat. When we finished English under Doctor Power we knew all that could be known. We could tear apart Beowulf and Cynewulf. The Venerable Bede was our next door neighbor. VVith the ease of a self-starter, we could dissect Shakespeare, Greene, Peele, Lyly, Nash, Kidd and a host of others. Algebra came at 10:40 and French at 11:30. Poor Mr. McCabe was always on the mat with the Contentious Irishman. There was but one thorn in Mr. McCabe's side and the rose at the top was red. Ryan could argue a discriminant into a gingham umbrella and back again. 'Not von void. VVhen I come in, dec cless begins. Say, what iss dis tuning around? Memora rnihi causasf' still rings in our ears. French class would be exactly the same as Virgil class. No change at all. Curran had long ago been admitted to the inner shrine. So he wrote the French from Jeanne D'Arc on the board. Like those who are musically inclined, Curran tuned a plaintive ditty. He was suspected, caught and weighed in the balance, only to be found wanting. Graham became his successor. Per- haps he knew a little ventriloquism. At any rate, Mr. Marchisio was lost to his singing. Dear reader, in that French class each student would first read the French and then the English. There was one erubescent youth in our midst, whose mouth was not moulded for French. He was deprived of the pleasure of reading that beautiful language. Poor Callahan! Mr. Marchisio told him he spoke French with a brogue. You are dee woist of dee woist. With you there is no superlative. We would often have arguments about the differ- ence between culture and refinement, but when it came to the point where Mr. M. asserted that the plural of A was Some, we could endure no longer. Graham took the stand for the class. We were College men and couldn't see that. An argument ensued. Curious passers-by were peering over one another's heads in an effort to hear the brawl. Graham was in- 28 l wsfTx 'TX fi? 5T?Tf?. Qfffti' --'Q-e,,-M ti SP3 .53 .rg 5 ,.- 5 gr! 5 if I ffl-V is -'T Egll vited to bring the matter before the high tribunal. Of course, Graham was convinced, but he accepted the Professor's apology anyway. Curran was recognized as the non-pareil in all things. We had a genius with us. Nothing would keep him home from school. The Lord sent sickness only during vacation time. If it rained billy goats with their horns down- ward, Curran wouldn't miss school. In all things, Greek Translation, Latin Versification, French Argumentation, he was equally versatile. There were two things Ed was not. He was neither a gymnast nor a singer. He and Graham were birds in Gym class. VVe can see the line, each man waiting his turn to make a somersault over the horse. Prof. Louis McIntyre, Ph. D., stood ready to catch the erring ones. These were always Curran and Graham. Curran would smite the Professor in the ear with a protruding foot and Graham would jump on poor Louis' toes. Shortly after, the Professor's mustache painfully perished, like the trodden sod under the 'Turk's foot. Oh those Gym days with triple squads, and challenges of wiping floors! In one other thing were Curran and Graham equals. From the third Christian Doctrine class, they were condemned as Heretics. Profound study of the Bible was too much. Leo Finneran was the champ in Elocution class. How 'The would set the table on a roar, with his gestures. In the backwoods of Kentuckyj' and the fingers would pinch the leg. Leo's hand was never at rest. The class of '18 had a number of distinguished orators. In the annual contest, three representatives of the Freshman class competed with men from every succeeding College class. Ed Curran with a speech on Belgium, The Martyred Kingdom, won the gold medal for oratory. This was the only instance of a Freshman defeating the representatives of all the upper classes. Rob Graham came second with Militarism and John Ryan close behind with The United States and Peace. In dramatics the class had talented members. Strongheart, the college play, called for Curran as Bill Saunders. We made violent preparation for the College Olio and were guilty of perpetrating The Awkward Squad. How Mosley laughed when he made us up. The thespian genius of Liller pronounced itself in the role of Sergt. Drill, The Alsatian Kleinklaus won the plaudits of all when he assumed the character of Hans Annheuser Pilsner Wurtzenburger Hofbrau, jr. Someone said, coming events cast their shadows before. With Graham as Lieutenant Mustard Finneran as Cyrus Greene, Ryan as Percy Harold Hooper, Znd, Callahan as Michael I. O'Shaugh- neessy and Grogan as Bolter the sketch was a riot. Curran played the piano 29 'W nag: fx 6 si V S 4,-g F., ..,,, U ...W 3 . -571 W 'Ir ,1- YQ 22252. i ,M 7 .s v , Q 0 if ' K f l lu- . v - li R 'UG 2-E 54 GE!! il I ..::- -i W . - .Q-,11 ::.'.'.... -T- ,Eg- XEE. 5 -.4 A V that night. We certainly enjoy its memory. It was a stepping stone to our zenith of theatrical enterprise. The class fraternity held its annual party in the home of Arthur Callahan. Wfith revelry, mirth and song, we bade a fond adieu to the scholastic year. The year closed peacefully and honorably for the class of '18, Curran won the Hartnett medal for highest class average with Grogan second. Curran was second in highest general average in the College Department. He, Grogan and Ryan were named for highest honors, Giovinco and Liller for high honors. The culmination of our first College year came in June. llfe recall our Freshman life with cherished visions. They were the beginning of our happiest days. SOPHOMORE YEAR HE sun had set for the last time upon our joyous vacation. From a summer spent among the song birds and happy hours in the verdant fields and vine-clad rocks of some mountain resort, we were suddenly plunged into the throes of Analytic Geometry. Our re- turn was one of joy and disappointment. Six gallant men from our ranks, had abandoned the ship and with diminished forces, we must maintain the integrity of the class of 'l8. Wfith the opening day, We scanned the Sopho- more room and counted eleven students. VVm. L. Carey, requiescat, Ed Clark, Leo Finneran, Jas. McMahon, Frank Mathews, and Frank Moehringer were no longer amongst us. Eleven men buffeted the tide against invasion and struggled to press on to victory. There was luck in the odd number. Separation from some of our beloved classmates proved that out of sight, out of mind, had no place amongst us. There was indeed a psychological effect. We realized what a loss meant, and there was a deeper welding of friendship among the remaining units. In every action we spelled as our motto, Loyalty, Sociability, Friendship. Once again the routine of College life began. We were inflicted with Analytic Geometry without a moment's warning. We soared aloft into the realm of infinity. Analytic was fine for us, we always analyzed everything. Our hobby was tearing apart. We grappled with zero in season and out of season. What plotting of Parabolas, Ellipses and Hyperbolas! How 30 G T fxfx X,-,LS JS-l,5X3 nagff' Q' --'II'-'fr L' Tr.-.,. .,,. .-I----.. ' - L . 5 liiezi 1 I LS Y .. - f'? 'A Bl f-1-ff-' iggif. ffl ,I R 157193.-hiv W , if ' . 'T 7355 fs- 132- . 1 .,-:. . 0 - 4' 'ie ll ig- F' - it L . 'P ' :L - X-ai... QE ii eg Y T we shuddered to be called when we knew that preparation was wanting. Lincoln said, You may fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time. Mr. McCabe was indomitable. You couldn't fool him at any time. Liller would pitch down the chalk in fury, slowly slouch to his seat and know that he had failed. He was dead for that day. Not even the wit of Dr. Power could amuse him. Ryan was missing from the class. His education in the Greek Classics was in potency when he reached St. Iohn's, and he had to start sometime. VVe longed for argument. The little red haired boy of yesterday was no longer a fledgling in Math. He knew Analytic and so we had to wage the war without him. The class was fatal for Graham. He was no mathematician. The fourth quarters' mark read, Parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus musf' Doctor Mulholland greeted us with a smile and a T hope you'll work this year and cut out that nonsense. Perhaps we didn't cut it out for the Doc was still in action. Hujus for all genders and a waving motion with the right hand. Hinc for all genersf' dwelling on the all with the same motion. The sweet witty soul of Ovid still lived in Dr. Mulholland. Dr. always carried a small rectangular box that he opened when under stress of emotion and sometimes at other times. And he waved a blue flag at us. 'iGraham youlre gabblingv Heads up. Curran, developed a mighty contentious character. He didn't always sit up and cut out the nonsense. Drastic action was needed. Our prodigy often received a sudden exeat from Latin class. He was addressed in the imperative mood, however. The roll call always warranted mirth, Callahan and Curran and Carey is right, and Hannon and Giovinco is rightl' etc. Someone would laugh. 'Tll pack you right out of the room. Dr. had famous, quotable phrases, Two-' thirty. Can't see it, can't see it. Can you help us out Giovinco? The door is on hinges. VVell who ever denied it, Dr? replied a youth one day. Get outf' Two-thirty in Lecture Room A. Go on Ryang is wrong is wrong, is humbug-now listen man. A gesture always accompanied the latter sentence. The hand moved up and down with a wrist motion, the middle finger lower than the others. During examination how often we heard. Your lingers are in the wrong page. Dr. Mulholland will hold a place in the heart of every man, until memory is no more. Our college days would be ill spent without him. Who in the history of St. Iohn's has sat in his class and forgotten his pet expressions and lively motions. We revere him and keep him in sacred remembrance. 31 X,-S'S ' Q H E iifg-T lr ati Q' , ,,,4 . ,........ X -. 2 .V 2 12 5 A ' ' s Q -'f -. la il ll' - ' 'R 106 H-3 W if 1. E Esfx , l -iff: .i r 5 -- E While, in a class history, it is no place to offer tribute, it would be unjust to pass lightly over a man whose nobility was prevalent in every act. He was a master of Latin and Greek. He was just and kind and it was sorry news, that one year later, announced his farewell to St. john's. We were back to the old days of fourth year when we hit chemistry. Glass was never meant for the likes of Curran. Test tubes and beakers should be made of the same material as retort-stands. That youth would mangle glass a dollar's worth at a blow. It's enough to make anyone mad, especially, when there's cost to it. As a result, Curran schooled him- self in the art of all art's profanity. VX7e all learned soon and when Curran led off-we answered-Amen. Callahan's chemistry classes were consumed in the mending of broken glass. Arthur could convert a test tube into a beaker or a stirring rod into a gas bottle. He was always armed with forceps Che called them scissorsl holding glass of some kind over a Bunsen flame. One day Arthur had carefully stowed away the result of an experi- ment. He was waiting for the copper sulphate to crystalize. Three days passed and Art. jubilantly took out the evaporating dish to show the beauti- ful crystals. He dropped it. Mortal ears can ne'er hear a sadder or more vociferous expression of grief. VX7ith trembling and fear we encountered Fr. Wfood in history. Arthur was the chosen one and received the undying name of Piccolo Dulce? Arthur would be asked who the second king of Rome was. Of course, Numa Pompilius was the gent, but Arthur couldn't just say whether it was he or Tullus Hostilius. The face registered internal struggle. With Liller's pencil in hand, Fr. VVood turned to Arthur and smiling, benignly advanced, lfVhat's the matter, my little sweety? I am not sure Father. Fr. offered him a formula. Pick one, take the other. You are sure to be right. The class used the formula many times with prolific results. One would be surprised to find how splendidly it may be applied with positive success. What relief to have Fr. Reilly in Greek. We imitated the style of Demos- thenes and censure-d Eutropius with the eloquence of Chrysostom. Nothing could phase us in Greek. Ben Jonson said, 'Shakespeare had small Latin and less Greek. Compared with us, Shakespeare was a puppet. What was unconquerable to this Class of Precedentsf' the class of 'l8? . We met Father O'Neil in Latin Composition class. For some unknown reason we were not particularly favorable to Cicero. He was rather beneath us. Father F. would have his way and we would be Ciceronians in style 32 Q1 hifi' H ' ' 45 E kann!-'V 7 i ?-1-1 '-'- T ix Q C.: ifk 7,516 51, . ' f 1 A V l fb All 2 :Q even if we had to remain after two-thirty. The saddest part was that this class came the last period in the afternoon. We had many a tete-a-tete long into supper time, 'fnon sine multa ira, however. Not a theological topic failed of discussion in Christian Doctrine. Father Corcoran presided. How we feared that man. Someone said The hardest thing in the world is to discern whether Father Corcoran is kidding you or hauling you over the coals. Not a head would turn, nor a hand move with- out a command. Vlfhenever a chap became unruly a stern voice said, Go out please ! Father McGilicudy listened to our weekly orations. Remember the day we stood seven in a row before the empty chairs, exclaiming as a unit, VVe are slaves and accompanying the words with gestures? Around her form I draw etcg For Graham was censured for Modernism. Thank God the press didn't get the speech. In the annual Contest for Oratory, Curran harangued the Public on Americanism and Graham on 'fModernism. It was the tercentenary of the Bard of Avon's death when we were Sophs. Revivals of Shakespeare were everywhere. Nor were such aspirations wanting to the men of St. Iohn's. The program for the Olio read Graham as Hamlet, Callahan for Horatio, Curran for the first grave digger and Ryan the second. Curran experienced difficulty while clothing himself in the garb of a menial. He was a beautiful grave- digger. A college man is apt for all circumstances. Ryan looked like a busi- ness man in disguise. An under-class man told Graham he looked like an old maid. Arthur tripped gayly to and fro, loose and careless. Curran received honorable mention for next in merit for the Bishop Loughlin medal. He was the winner of the medal for highest average. Gro- gan was next. Curran and Grogan were again named for highest honors. Carey, Giovinco and Ryan for high honors. We had completed half our col- lege course, and with the usual hand shakes and revoirs, we adjoined for the summer. A 33 .- . F , , i 34 A f -Z4-1g QT ...- ,.. -I ,, ,,.. Q ,,.. .a 'i A - i WI, I- 4 f ei il' -' - 11' 5f '72 W 'il ig Y 157- ,,::' ul , ix- i ,JS A JUNIOR YEAR UR return to Junior year was one of pomp and splendor. Vile donned the robes of philosophers, Pacing the corridors, upholstered in cap and gown, we were both admired and chided. New fields of learning confronted us. NrVe had heard many years ago, from Dr, Power et al., the magnitude of philosophy. Wie wondered what the monster was and knowing from tradition that we were not educated until wer studied it, we determined to becomes amores safwezztiae. VVe were princes at argument. The red boy argued about every and anything, even if he had to manufacture it. Our anticipation was one of reality. Puffed with pride and eager for recognition we sallied thru the halls with heads at philosophic angles. The most momentous feature of junior curriculum is philosophy and for ones who have completed two years in the science, it is amusing to no-tice how fledglings begin to define and assert. Perhaps we were usual and commonplace but no doubt more up-to-date than others. However, our starch was removed from us when Fr. NVood began his desk pounding and rancous disavowment. How he craved for the bambini, yet we think the bambini were no more terrorized than we, for a while. Arthur came close to getting his head knocked off for Christmas. Giovinco didn't always understand, when Fr. was looking. Graham didn't prepare Father. Curran rattled off with ease. Liller was often dazed and blunted. Hannon almost cried and once tried to argue but never again. Grogan sympathized with Arthur while Carey and Pfananshlag never registered concern. On the whole we had a very lively time and when reached Gmne ens in se bonum est, we were sorry the class was beginning to end. Passer-by would often offer words of condolence to us when late in the day and early on Saturdays we were employed in the physics laboratory. We didn't know the quotation but our sentiments were written by the immortal bard of Avon For brother, men can speak comfort to that grief Which they themselves not feel, but tasting it, Their counsel turns to passion, which before Would give preceptial medicine to rage, Fetter strong madness in a silken thread, Charms ache with air and agony with words. No one ameliorated our sufferings. With Amer and Bliss in one hand and a screen in the other we would trv to focus with two silly old lenses. Afternoon sessions were no more infrequent than Saturday ones. May the souls of Newton, Descartes, Archimedes, Boyle and others, rest in peace. VVe thought 35 l and prayed differently then. 'They were awful days and we were in accord in affirming that no physicists could be God-fearing Christians. We learned how to climb ladders when testing trains and stresses. Fie upon such stuff. With undaunted purpose Mr. Fuchs lead on and never cried ho! There was no glass to break. Praise God for thatg We were out enough money for chemistry. From the first day of Latin Lit. Fr. Dougherty was one of the boys. He came into our room with the bloom of youth upon his cheek QNo!' he didn't leave an old manl. His hair was parted with painful propriety and neatly brushed back. His initiation was line. People always like to try out the new priest. VVe wanted a crack at the new one to see what was what. He was a trifle awry the first day but boldly informed us that he knew he was able for such a class. He had believed college teaching to be something quite different, but owned that the perfect democracy of the boys of '18 changed his aspect. We were at home and he was. In no time he reached down to us and we were soaring aloft on the wings of Seneca and the Plinies. lVe learned of Lesbia and many more. We knew church music. Hymnology, and authors with technical accuracy and easy familiarity were at our command. In English class Ben johnson was a favorite. XVe knew what it cost to write and what he looked like with a mountain-Francis Thompson was studied with profound interest. Classics galore. Wfe learned about the single men and double men and men that had no wives at all. We discussed college spirit to find that some was still wanting and with renewed vigor the class set out for its accomplishment with the success that later crowned our efforts. We realized an error in Curran. He became a heretic again when he tried to canonize Savonarola. VVe looked askance, but one day the lad began to dispute Fr. VVood and in an unguarded moment let fall a statement that caused dismay. With the might of a bugle call Father Wood fell upon him and denounced him. After the tempest came a calm and Curran explained. We always believed it best to be careful that he might not make us admit something c01'z-tra, rizrbicas. VVe would start with, There were four distinct strata in Jewish life that confronted our Lord at His advent among men, and continue without a breath right down to the conversion of St. Paul. We had to be able for it andif anyone could not do it, Be ready Gods, with all your thunderbolts, dash him to pieces. Such a one received an anathema. Mediaeval history was scarcely different, so far as the class was concerned, from ancient. Arthur carried the same failings. Suppose the board of combustables were here now listening to you. How! what would you do. Tell the Father what you think, dear. You wouldn't want 36 i i 1 S I '::'-: . f ' r-7.-. . H--... ' Y A A 295 i 1 ' ' F s asf' i ' Tl 'E .itil - f'1f'f'f'1 X' .5-if E! i- - ' 4 sf ' -l .I ' ,.-. .i -i ll .',1t.1N 1:.'.'..,. zh- q-: ::?- ... I I Father to think that would you, were sentences often uttered to certain in- dividuals. With much fear and dread, we took up the arduous study of Differential and Integral Calculus. After thoroughly QFD familiarizing ourselves with the intricacies of analytics and the methods of Mr. McCabe, we were at first rather in awe of Mr. Cowan of the Science Dept. Mr. Cowan had anticipated us classi X cists, however, and before long we realized, or rather were taught to realize, that what some of us had not done before we had to do now-think precisely! We were encouraged in our pursuits of accuracy in thought and word by the welcome pre- sence in our midst of John Domiano, Ed, Smith and Herman Goette, our College Engineer Corps. A jealous rivalry for honors sprang up between the latter and the Art Students under the able leadership of E. L. Curran. Eddie's personal debates, on Calculus in particular and everything else in general, with our worthy professor were full of pep g and to the amusement of us all, such discourses often extended over the allotted period of time, and usually long after Mr, Cowan had settled the unnecessary difficulty. Shall we ever forget the repeated references of the latter to Hamlets Words, Words, Words! for Curranls benefit? Nevertheless to the almost invincible trio Curran, Carey, and Grogan belong the spoils of victory! Liller, Domiano, and Ryan were silent 'wonders' The most peculiar thing about them was that they were remarkable exceptions to the other 'wonder workers' of the class. Vifhether mathematical laurels were satis- factorily secured for all of us or not, there is no doubt but that our logic became more logical. When June rolled around, we were fully convinced that everything black was not Mr. Cowan's gown Qalthough by that time it became a question whether even Mr. Cowan's gown was blackj. We had also learned that a certain amount of faith was needed for the mathematical salvation of some of us. Many an explanation on successive differentiation and partial integration had evolved into lectures on Character or Reputation, the Value of a College Education Qafter allj, Prohibition, etc. etc. But these 'tangentiali discourses never failed to leave their proper and intended impression upon us. Our more or less intimate associations with 'dear old Calculus' and our thoughtful professor will ever be considered as the most fruitful ones in our college life. 37 Z usgfr 2 - L ui gfl 5 ' za . .Q i-vi - xi SENIOR YEAR ROBERT I. GRAHAM, JR. .. President ARTHUR Y. CALLAHAN . . . . . .Vine-Pnfsidwzt JOHN E. RX'AN .... .. Secretary JOSEPH B. G1ovrNco ..... ...... T reasnrcr lfVe were happy to meet again in our last year. But we were sorry to realize that it was our last year. The dearest friends in our lives would soon depart from us, to travel the earth's broad highways. And now that our year is close to its end we feel more keenly what the separation will mean to us. From childhood we have been friends and the innate love that we bear to one another is only typical of that bond of affection and loyalty that bespeaks the spirit prevailing in St. Iohn's. Classes are the same. Perhaps a little more elevated. Fr. Maye's phil- osophy is noteworthy. VVithout a book he can dictate indefinitely the philosophy of every author, in Latin. Nine and a half, and eight and a half, and some- times seven and a half, and often ten are words of philosophy. Arguments have often resulted but Fr, M. never changes his verdict. Callahan is a great student in philosophy. He can also juggle hats on his nose and once a chair. Syllogisms fly around and smiles often are seen but on and on goes Fr. Maye. The happiest hours that were allotted to us were spent with Fr. F. A. Gor- man. We fear that his definement will stiffer perdition in us. No class could be more pleasant and fruitful than English. NO man could be more esteemed and loved that Fr. F. A. G. Every possible means were used to make us work and our English improved under his capable guardianship. We were honored by the presence of Little Miss Sullivan one day. She lectured to us on short story writing, herself a mistress in the art, Frank Bertrand of the cast of Peter Ibbetson came to our class and with grandeur and eloquence portrayed the character of Major Duquesnois. Dr. Miles Murphy inspired us with his personality and Words, when he told us of the value of publicity. We could not but be interested in such a class and with Fr. Gorman at the helm, we worked and felt that our greatest efforts were too meagre a recompense for his untiring labors in our behalf. Though he often said, Flat, stale and unprofitable, after We read our compositions, we were not discouraged. Fr. G. always gave credit where it was due, and by praising our small efforts we soon began to live up to the standard that we believed he thought 39 llg aE 'i'v- X,-Sm-T :viii .- f A l an Y --- r ll - ' - fl ' P 5' ' ' I ft .L ' if '11 i -,- 1 ' ?Pig:E.! 4 iii i was ours. We hope that some of us will some day be professional writers and we are certain that some of us can, if the time and disposition is present, At any rate we have made a friend in Er. G. whom we desire always to keep. With the fondest memories we will place our Senior English days in our hearts that we may at least inwardly have the pleasure of recalling those fruitful hours. The Senors '18 have undoubtedly established themselves as the class of precedents. Edward Curran raised the standard of the Athletic Association to the highest known in the history of St. John's. No president worked harder for the magnificent success that existed in behalf of the A. A. With unceasing toil he campaigned. He established assembly meetings. He united colleges with us in the athletic field that had long ago drifted away. He expended his best efforts to make the Senior dance the greatest affair in St. Iohn's. It was a college dance and the proceeds leave behind us a token that will always be a remembrance of the Seniors 'l8. A noteworthy occurrence came one day in March, Some one said it was Er. Carey's birthday. The college class presidents were unanimously elected as a delegation to voice congratulations and procure a holiday. The Senior president of course took the floor. Er we have come to congratulate you, spoke Graham. I accept your congratulations with thanks, but for what ?', responded Er. Carey. Your birthday. Again I thank you. Well-H VVe were lost for words when Graham said, We thought Eather you would reciprocate by giving us a half day. Er. Carey smiled, f'Well gentlemen if you will call on the l4th of -Iuly I will be pleased to give you a whole day. I have been celebrating that as my birthday as far back as I can remember. So every one had the laugh on us. The senior class were up night and day to make this year book a worthy enterprise. Ed. Curran, as editor, lent his heart and soul that it might be all that it is. Bobby Grogan exceeded the quota for ads. Bobby managed the ad- vertising department in College Play journals and his vast experience manifested a great aid to the year book. No man works more than Bobby and it is without a doubt his motto, that if a thing is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well. Whatever he does is right and it is done quietly. Bob. Graham showed no less enthusiasm in managing the photography department. The small hours of the morning found him making pictures and he certainly made them well. All who have seen his work are in accord in saying that he is the best amateur photo- grapher they have yet seen. The book bears worthy testimony of his splendid accomplishment in the picture line. Nor do we feel that the art drawings could be managed better by any one than Callahan, His masterpieces speak for them- selves. Arthur certainly did his bit to make everything a success. Ryan as 40 Xi?-9 , J! Egiufr Xi ' ...., ...D 7 , ..-51 -,-,-gg F7 .,.-- , M..-.... A 45, - 5 ' a , T 5 ' Y A V? 51. it yrytoi r ..5.5..' ,, Q :Jr ,paifr QESQEEEQ l N fb business manager, devised the best ways and means to finance the book and we think his brain worked overtime for nothing could be run more smoothly. We had Fr. Dougherty to spur us on. He did a great part of the work and if the year book pleases let ug give much thanks to Fr. Doc. Without him we would have a hard task. Therei is hardly an end of the work that he did not have a hand in and no one can say that he is otherwise than the most encouraging and unselfish co-worker. These leaders in intellectual work clearly lay bare, to all who read THE V1N- CENTIAN, that the class of '18 is without the least doubt a class of precedents, a class that can master the greatest undertaking and a class that has done the best possible for St. Johns We cannot prophesy what will happen. This is history, not a prophesy. Later in life we may aid dear old St. John's in a more material way, but we will presume to say that the succeeding classes will have a task to perform when they accomplish more than the class of '18 We hope they will keep up the good work that was started for them. The road will be easier. The class of '18 bids a fond adieu to the college and to our under class men. We wish them health, happiness and success, We extend our hearty thanks to the faculty and bid a fond farewell to one another, happy that we have this little book to recall the dearest moments of our lives, the moments that were spent in dear old St. Iohn's. if INFLUENCE He cannot as he came departg His Alma Mater's pride, The St. john's boy can neler forget His loving friend and guide. That memory will never fade, As the wind that woos the roseg Her fragrance whispers in his heart Wherever hence he goes. 41 1 5' een e Q s iff if e e 1 l 55' i'4 C'v3 2- if N-I Q --ii 'I I E .,-, 11- -1Q ,,,- E- fb g KI ,- ' ,.-- l ARTHUR R, CALLAHAN Art Bless thee Bottom! bless thee! thou arf translated. Alas to think that we must soon see no more the noble Byronic physiognomy, of sweet-natured beaming Lil Arthur, The waving Cleopatra hair, auburn, as delicate as tiny filaments of purest bronze-is a mag- net that has well nigh drawn out the eyes of tender-hearted maidens. His smile has the displacing power of a fifty thousand ton dreadnought. Let his countenance but crease itself from ear to ear and behold the gloom of a philosophy exam, the drear- iness and sadness that weighs upon those who have been tried and found wanting, H is dispelled and disappears into what Father Maye would term the universal potency of energy, How our aesthetic soul has feasted on the cubist designed cheeks of our young and dashing trouba- dour. For freckles-and especially the squared, luscious, fustian colored cubist And yet he has played his part Well enough in the classroom. He is not without ambition in English producing many pieces that are good, yes very good but not tit for publication. There is one field of endeavor, in which he bears the palm. Our dashing cavalier is an artist His supremacy in this realm ensured his selection as editor of the art department of THE VINCEN- TIAN. Well Art, this little eulogy is almost ended, and we would not close unkindly. You have a part to play in the world, Arthur, a part of gladness and joy- some such part as flowers and music play in men's lives. Go to it Art, and make men joyful as you kli- I n. vh . if lt - .4gf5h,,, x Q freckles that our youthful cavalier possesses are the design of a master ' 'Q 4 M 1 K H f l 'lx Ill cc ry 5 Wm have made your classmates happy. 42 ' ' fr as y fer- is .1 a l c. .l al. a cccc 2 ll - si if i ra c as i g y 1 ' i y ge . - ,r ig, ' I W, MATHEW R. CAREY Mat 'A1zd he whore fzzsfiaux so subliuzely bad. It is 1z0t poetry, biz! prose run mad. Aw Soup -No, dear reader, you are not in VVeary NN'illie's restaurant. You are merely listening to the forceful remarks ot the Senior's poet laureate. Perhaps Mat has inhaled considerable of this delicious, though somewhat heavy beverage. Then again maybe he is paid for exploiting the Campbell product. NYhichever it be, Mat can get more force and satisfaction out of these perfectly harmless monosyllables, than many others of our tribe who are blessed with larger and more varied spicy epithets. Mat is not a very prolific artist, but when it comes to literature-to use the words of Dante and Shakespeare- He's full of it. Mat has been flirting with the poetic muse since the day when he used to mistake his little pink toes for cherries. There comes a time when Mat kisses his dear old friend Phil. Q. Sophy and saunters either to the baseball field or trout stream. The former is oft times attended with sorrow. The Brook1yn's usual spring drive for last place generates in Mat an attack of the blues. But give him a line, a few fat wiggling worms, a shady tree, a silent stream where the fishes can be seen playing in the sun- light, and Mat is happy. His association with Arthur Callahan has robbed him of his pristine bliss. VVe shall not forget his staccatoed laugh that gurgles somewhere in his larynx like a starting Ford. His intellectual and athletic accomplishments will remain long after he is gone to remind us of an all around good fellow. 43 5-1,2- ?-1X Q ' ': ii l . se. sir 111115, -1:z'tr Ti' -IF r .. . . , -'- 4 rl -f av ll i sfcffzei-if V EZDVVARD L. CURRAN Edward L. Ho was a scholar and a ripe good one Excoedingly wise, fair spoken and persuading. Before your eyes, dear Reader, is revealed the youth with the eyes of genius-a verit- able darling of the gods. Were lovesick Venus once more to wander though the world seeking another Adonis, we fear that her passionate heart would burst with love at sight of our Edward L. , her snow-white ears blush a cherry red at his tales of mighty deeds-ay Venus, the beloved of Greece and Rome, would ne er return to the golden halls of mighty jupiter-if once she saw our dimpled hero. Edward Lf' has simply reveled in the lime light since first he stormed the gates of old St. Iohn's. He delights in tasks at which we weaker mortals shudder. He is the silver-tongued orator of the Knights of Columbus, the uncrowned king of the senior class, and fair haired boy of his Alma Mater. Like Inger- soll, Bryan, La Follette and other masters of the spoken word- Edward Lf, is often on the wrong side of the fence, but his indomitable will and his bull dog Rooseveltian tenacity usually overwhelm his exhausted opponents, be it on the public platform, in the Gym or in the classroom. Put him in the midst of a crowd of Irishmen, and he will convert 1 them into the wildest aggregation of fighting Irish 573 , patriots. It is claimed that Edward L. is Ire- . -f' land's Messiah judging by the fruits already reap- N ed from his oratorical abilities, we have no doubt but that some future day, a certain dashing 'fEd- l ward L. will set up an executive mansion on old b y college Green, in Dublin. l i ts 3 His talents and eloquence have called him to the dggxx presidency of the A. A. and to the distinguished post X of hrst editor of THE VINCENTIAN. V -142725 44 ' SIX 1 vin ' . . s 3 I - e. Ek Rr' i if JOSEPH B. GIOVINCO . Joe A Lion among Ladies is a most dreadful thing. And still they gazed and still the wonder grew joe is a native of Italy, and her loss is our gain. It is not so long ago that Joe - possessing considerable rotundity a-mid ships, and lit up Qdo not misquote usj with a crescent shaped smile-arrived in little old New York to pick gold from the streets and diamonds from the trees. So rude was the awakening that Joe is even yet losing avoirdupois. There was one consolation. Hearts were plentiful in America. His golden dreams shattered, joe descended to picking hearts and too often at parties to picking cher- ries. How often has Master joe gone a-birding along old Bushwick Avenue! He has not returned unwounded. His own heart has been pricked by relent- less maids, who weighed him on their balance CFD and found him a menace to parlor chairs and sofas. Day after day he is to be found furning in the chemistry Lab, wallow- ing in acids, bases and salts. He is training to meet German gas attacks by f i ,, Uv:-L-,. 7 vs It . .N .l 1 . , , f l - A 1 f -str 1-L 1 ,W flags Wllll ff L I 'll img ffl JW!!! f f I mfg!!-gy! l qi X it fy ft. XX . in 1 All NA is ' it H 00 . ' - sfsgi l inhaling sweet aromatic hydrogen sulphide. There is only one thing we do not like about aloe . It is all right to linger by the boudoir mir- ror-plastering one's hair-but when a fellow wears spats in April-that is the limit of masculine endur- ance, especially when he turns a handspring to flash them before our eyes. After contumely and threat- enings to tar and feather him-the battle was won. Spats disappeared from the class wardrobe. joe is going to be a doctor. His magnetic ap- pearance and devotion to fair Medecina augur well for his success. When he hangs out his shingle, we hope his companions of the weaker but fairer sex will flock around him as plentifully as in his College Days. Go to it Joe and make good. 45 gi 2 1 f'. i ,JI ' ifalj fs a - Y. ,. 2 o 2 l a-, f -F' 5 gi l A 2 'lf fc 1 'B 75 if 'I E ll 5 'Wi' ' fi' J i' -i f 5 RoBERT I. GRAHAM Rob l 3 Regent of Zofvc-rhymes, lord of folded arms, The !1JZ7l0l'l1fFd sotfcrign of sighs and groans, Liege of all Zoiierers and 77ltZ1L'01'1f6lZf.Y.U Vllhen I ope my lips, let no dog bark. How often, Oh how often in the days gone by XYe stood in the class at 9 A. and heard that ranting cry. Epithets-choice stinging pithy epithets- such as rival the utterances of a Juno out- raged by the escapades of a sly old Jupiter roll flippantly off our hero's tongue. 'Wfoe to the rash youth, who meets him on the arena of debate. Biting scorn and steel pointed epithet will smite him to the dust. Our youthful hero is also a devotee of Ovid. Stories-as soothing to lass and lad as Scott's Emulsion to the growing boy-are but a few of Bob's literary gems. It matters not whether the story be old or new. If new, it is sure to be a hummer . If old, his brogue or little Italy dialect gives it a freshness and loveliness all its own. past. Unfortunately, he has one other Nemesis. The bane of our hero's existence is a dress suit-that for some unknown reason, society has labelled full. Per haps that appellation is used to indicate the usual state of the one encased therein. It is not so long ago that youth in soup and fishf, Fair eyed maids deserted their escort's arms to flock around him. The bliss of recognition lasted but one fleeting moment. Yet, Bob, we would not leave thee pass without a boost. The fruits of his photographic art are scattered throughout this little book. He is a man of deeds, and B! Xi ll N if, ll i I . fb v iff 43 ..i,,4,,- , 5-in 75 -14 +, SEE- f 5 Greek and mathematics have been Bobs, evil genii for some months a K. of C. dance was stopped by the entrance of a 3 ' cc fi' 5 est' ,il - 5'iai'p,lllCyl' , N! jylllkl 3' flwli' Jw r W ll W l W W A-iN where'er he goes-whether to cloister or stage-we shall follow him with fondest wishes for success. 46 ,mfs nf M- 4 - -is-1. fa... Li- L 2 3f 'a sf'x - n r ROBERT S. GROGAN Pep And still they gazed and ,still the wonder grew That one small head could furry all he knew. Pep was one of the first of St. John's men to wear his hair Teddy Bear fashion. He is a living contradiction of the ancient saw, that says a man cannot have much hair and much brains. Edward L will tell you how he sits up nights planning to shake off his confrere in the race for highest honors. Pep is also a light lingered artist. It is claimed that his eloquent check vest was won over the green plush table. At any rate, this newly acquired wicked waistcoat was the cause of breaking up a Greek class. Royal flushes have added striped shirts and diamond studs to our darling's wardrobe. Such innocent raiment has done more damage to maiden hearts, than all the stares of Charley Hannon. Pep claims to be immune to Cupid'-s arts. However, we have fre- quently noticed the tassels of dance programs peeping out of his coat pocket, and several dainty silk kerchiefs hastily hurried away from the curious gaze lf, of his classmates. Our straw-haired boy is one of those smalf pack- I y K S ages of energy that the old world marvels at in young America. The sunlit diamond is where he acts best his ? 1,l'6:f'jj part. As captain of the Varsity Baseball Team his ft, X peppery personality has dominated every battle from ii N the Army game to the last big victory over the Naval Reserves. He did dabble in theatricals once. Last year l V he appeared as Baradas in Boots , in the Juniors' iii i effort to out-Richelieu Richelieu. i Pep soon leaves St. Iohn's to play his part in l the world. We have a sneaking suspicion that he will lillu is! Ngeglr a Rcpman collar and we wish him good luck and qi o spee . A 47 Q' ' '1 , ....... r f . fi ..,..:: rs-7. .... ...---.7 - , - ,Zi 1-7 1 ggi:-.M :. I 2 r Q ' i C 'o 1iE 1 rj . 12:5 1:-:xl 1, I . ' - ffs- 1112.1 ' -gt.. S ' . 7 ' - 2,14 Y 'Lrg f : ETH N , '?. ,Q 5 ' flea .i l' p CHARLES S. HAMON M Charley Seldom he smilesj and smiles in such a sort As if he mocked himself, and scorned his spirit That could be moved to smile at any thing. Here before you is Charles the Silent- the boy of mystery, who gazes out as mournfully over his voluble classmates, as the Sphinx over the deserts of Africa. He has even been known to play seven and a half fthe College national gamej, from 9 P. M. to 3 A. M., without so much as a mur- mur. VVe are glad he possesses this Trap- pist virtue. It has prevented prefects from dubbing us an absolutely noisy class. His is the Sanctum Silentium of the Saints. t Besides living in Flatbush, Charles is guilty of several other crimes. Qnce he was seen sitting in the back row of a Movie house for three successive perfor- mances. Vile do not know whether it was Annette Kellerman on the screen, or the little nymph sitting beside him, that was the Uprima causa and linis ulti- mus of his long sojourn. It is hard to understand why Charley makes a hit at parties. B-ut then the essence of 'iforfeitsu and wink lies not in eloquence but in action, 553555: His literary accomplishments show him to possess the divine spark, which some maiden may one day fan into fr If flame. Besides this there are two other passions that surge f A 5 J? through Charley's attenuated frame. He has a wild yearning for flashy neckties. Symphonic someone has called them-but the symphony is usually discordant. Moreover-we hate to tell tales, but the editor of Xi THE VINCENTIAN has sworn on the altar of truth W K and freedom-Charles was seen one winter's night re- i turning from a New York theatre. A glance at the bill ' board showed that our hero had been drinking deeply at I l the fount of high art. Charles has never forgotten that ing Attat up night. - 'A 48 1 'I , s Q fx si ll fr-if is riff: H 54 if a if i if g -:gz , 1 ::::: :zzz E 42 - ,FH f , 5 - ..- .g --9 - - ..... .. .-.. 2 2:7 ,VW .,-,x.:E- Lt ,ci A .cg Elk FRANCIS I. KLEINKLAUS Kleine Is this that haughty, gallant, gay Loflzariou Kleine is not so small as his unpoetical nick name would indicate. His stocky form can daily be seen propelling itself, a la kan- garoo, around the Senior room. Daily also does he relieve himself of yoclles, and his classmates of any loose change they possess, by betting on the length of Bob Graham's capillary excrescences. Kleine has no overpowering love for calculus or Philosophy, but could give I. P. Morgan a few pointer on business. How he can make money grow where none ever grew before, is the despair of our political economy professor. He was out in the Mid- dle West last year-running some sort of a bus'l. He never speaks much regarding this little sally into the big world, but judging from the size and number of the nuggets he brought home, the diggings must have been pretty good. Lately Kleine and his namesake, Francis Liller, have not been such bosom pals. Someone has told us of a little dl maid in Hoboken-courted by our dashing classmates. At hrst the chances of conquest W7 were equal. But Kleine soon hired a Ford milky, and behold-one more proof that the day of NN chivalry is no more. The tender maiden smil- ed winsomely only upon the perfume-reeking yellow locks of Kleine, Next year, alas, we will miss Kleine's flaseetto, setting the echoes and books aflying X with the strains of Just a Baby's prayer at twilight. Vlfe know that he will be out. in jill the world, making men sit up and take notice. 1 ,S ML! '53, 3 ,I We bid him Bon Voyage. 49 K :ui-'Y 414' X . , . -gz .-if I ',,, ,,,., , :,,...,,7 'I A fx I, X iii.-1 7 f Q ' .nr S :wir O 'Sly' nfw at V I W is FRANCIS LILLER 'fFrancois l 'IO life! ihou art a galling load, A long, a rough, a weary road To u,'1'0Ic11c.r .such as 1 The youth before you-with the eyes of a Shelley and the imagination of a DeQuin- cey is none other than Francois Liller- class strong man and connoisseur of hops and stuff that's brewed from hops. For years, Francois was content to brouse in ob- scurity while accumlating a Hcorporationf' and developing a shape, alongside of which Joe', Giovinco looked like a dusky Venus de Milo. Suddenly he blossomed into renown by removing one of Art Callahan's molars in a basketball game-much to the inconven- ience of Art,'. He has since been known as the Demon Dutchrnanf' Francois has lingered, until the cold gray dawn, around many a festive board, quaffing goblets of ambrosial nectar. He holds the Annheuser Busch record for endurance and speed. Besides the fair amber brew, Francois has had other arnours. His well known saying On the old back seat of a Henry Fordf, will bring to the young and love smitten recollections of hay rides xx, X and-and-etc. Francois utters those strange S W Q words-words to conjure the spirits for dear dead ?7-'Hd summer boarders-with such soulful emotion, that we fear he has been nipped too often in the 4 bud. 553, da. Francoisl' once fell in love with joe Gio- 'Hu 'gk vinco. A cow could be no closer to its tail, than 5 S ,f was our Damon to our Pythias. Unfortunately the romance ended. Joe met some primer donna and Francois went south to recuperate .from his Junior year 'fbrowsing . 'Their return and subsequent meeting was not in glory but in pathos. '23 ,qi N, ' X N Y 'li' '5 Ml W ff .sian g 14, '1 ' qlm if E w .. 1 E -f 'W-1 if 7 5 xx HD ' 'v X ,A it 3 E 50 0 .. q. .,.. - --N- - s Q 1323255 if Neel ' -Y r, .- 'f , - lf' .5 ga!-E T Q 715' 325' , Si ' 5 'ij 11 ggi - Z1 .'1fl.'I if ,.. - A ' I f ' i - ..--I .. .,. Y-TA iYx.aE:E- sw si Josizi-H A. PFANENSHLAG Q Pfanen', Though equal to all things, for all thfngs uzzfitg T00 nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit. Behold one who stalks among us as proudly imperious as Napoleon, but as sil- ent as Charley Hannon. Pfanen came from Brooklyn College some years ago. At first he travelled incognito or as the young lady who was so fond of malaprops said, 'fin embryo. His size awed us, while the stony stare of his caerulean eyes seemed to say-f'Keep off the grass. His cognomen remained a mystery until the second week of Algebra class. Then he was called upon to recite. Mr. McCabe was seized with paralysis of the throat, as he forcibly but i spasmodically tried to eject the syllables that constitute our fair-haired boy's cognomen, XVe expected, in fact. we hop- ed, that Pfanen would avenge the insult ,to his ancestors. Pfanen merely smiled. The ice was broken, and since then, Joseph has been one of the most lovable fellows of the Senior class. According to the 'fRidgevvood Times - Pfanen is also very lovable to several RidgeWoodites of the Opposite sex. Perhaps that accounts for the wicked wave in his hair, sa and the dreamy look in his melting melancholy eyes. l i , 'When it comes to athletics, , Pfanen is there with - the big stick. The most vociferous roastings cannot ruf- fl 1 fle his smooth shaven countenance. He allows his hench- man, Francis Liller, do all the retorting-either by pro- I1 . . . QE ' fanitv or bv epithets snappy but clean. Yet he is grate- ,eg st. ful to a fault. ' M' Pfanen's,' scholastic attainments have helped to 7 X make the Class of l9l8 the foremost intellectual unit in f the College. His athletic abilit has enabled the Seniors E , s y Z U to trounce some of the younger sons of their Alma Mater. E y Quiet and unassuming, he is one of those who do the x ' . Y swmf vv'orld's Work silently but well. We have unbounded T A 'L confidence in his future success. 51 fix? 2 - pl 39 .5 s e ,,.- s si ow Q o Lil if H 1:16 af- . 'E all l eees lr pi r l. liv es Eili F 9 3221 . I 1 25.13-... a - --4 - 7 :jf f Ls i ::E- JOHN E. RYAN fjacki' I am no- oralor, as Curran 1.9 I only speak right on. Four years ago there entered the halls of St. j'ohn's, one erubescent youth who smiled at everybody, and politician-like, squan- dered his hand shakes. Around him shone the glamour of a newly won scholarship. Nary a word could be got- ten from him. Not even the siren witch- ery of Callahan's Physiog could lure the new comer to unfold himself. Alas-how erroneous is human judgment. lVe dubbed lack silent. And yet the week had scarce worn out when Jack burst forth in class. Politics, literature, science, baseball, la- r l crosse, Holy Name Society, Hinduism, Fu- thanasia-anything and everything from philosophy to playing poker, that cruel ancestors concocted for mental torture, john feasted on, and, what is worse, demanded that his classmates feast with him. In vain we summoned the sarcasm of Bob Graham and the optimism of smiling Arthur to quell the disturber of our College moments. XVe even designated Charles Hannon to bear the oral brunts of John's eloquence, but Charles would not retort and the essence of john -N 1 Ryan is argumentation. However, there is one ameliorating circumstance. John comes from dreary, mud-clothed Bensonhurst. For three long Q KJ, ' hours-when the weather is fine-must John submit -I Y to the beauties of a ride in the B. R. T. Such tor- ture develops one's faculty of arguing vociferously iflllifm with your neighbor john perfected it to the tenth N- v N degree. Don't worry john. It was the glibness of your 1 tongue that made you Business Manager. XVith all - f your talk we love you still. Vlfe know that while , the cadences of a Cicero still flow from your youth- l ful lips, old St. Iohn's will never stiffer slander or - '- . insult. Here's wishing you success. SQ 52 THE SHIP My life was filled with battle and romanceg Big chested, broad and deep, a monarch free, I trod the salty highroads of the sea, Bearing the New XNorld's yellow gold to Franceg I know tales that can startle and entranceg My strong sails sang above the storm with gleeg I spurned the great green mountains under me, Mocking at danger and the gods of chance. But now I lie beneath the waves I Hed, A shapeles-s broken hulk, with gaping holes, Through which the Fishes dart and Hash at playg The storms I scorned now rage above my head, The light house bell my mournful death knell tolls, Remains but darkness, silence and decay. M. R. CAREY 53 1 CS' ' X I ' as l To r- a f -.o 11'l1C'v'5i1-W5 li- .2 v i 1 -:SI , 'X .-:::: :t:'. A 2, g , c' I' at --'--' ' af -5 -23- 5 ' Tlhv Qllztmi nf 1915 HE first reunion of the members of the class of 1919, after the long vacation, was a memorable one. The entire class comfortably en- sconced in Packard limousines escorted their drafted members to the point of mobilization. Later in the year, this was followed by a theatre party and a banquet at the home of Mr. Charles Ickrath '19, All those present, particularly those then in National Service, will long remember this final happy reunion of the entire class. At this meeting Mr. XiYilliam Brown was unanim- ously elected to guide the destiny of the class throughout the year. 'The be- ginning of the year witnessed the entrance of john I. Biggan, john E Savage, and Stephen C. Bedderick into Seminary life. On the firing line somewhereiuover there the class of '19 is represented by Corporal Paul M. Murphy and Private James H. McConnell, while in the Pacific, is Russell Clune, aboard a coast patrol. The Juniors were accorded an agreeable sur- prise when 'VVilliam Brown, after having worn the olive drab for a few weeks, returned to College, bearing an honorable discharge. Even though the Juniors do study Calculus and ponder over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, still their spirit of joviality runs high. Every College and Class Dance, every game and every play has been well attended by '19 men. Besides this, they have supplied men for every 'branch of athletics in St. Iohn's. They have shown their belief in the old :adage Mens Sana in Sano Corporef' For the past two years the Varsity Basket Ball and Base Ball teams have numbered many juniors on their roster. 'The present year is no exception. One half of the Basket Ball team is made up of juniors. Capt. Herman Goette, Leo Kelly, XX7illiam O'Brien and Jerry Davidson, all played well and struggled hard to bring victory to old St. Iohn's. Tn addition to these, Bill Brown and Ed Smith managed the team throughout the entire season. Turning to Baseball we find the Juniors still displaying their interest and their loyalty to St. john's both as players and supporters. Once again the name of Herman Goette at short stop and jerry Davidson at first base, together with Leo Kelly and Ed Smith stand out conspiciously. Even those not participating in representative sports have done their share 'in athletics by upholding the honor of their class in the Inter-Class Basket Ball Tournament. The Class of '19 has always believed in the mingling of 'sport with work. There are no Howers born to blush unseen and waste their 55 K-'5gf' X,.S-5 1155151 il . irrr m f g esf -9 -Ie - l .t l .4 . .sf .-11 'f 3' 1 f ei .E 1 ,il g gs . j55:, -g ' .l.1:,iiE 15,13-,,i -Y-- i-5. 26 i l F 4--X G if sweetness in the heavy atmosphere of the Junior room with the advent of the Inter-Class Qournament. The fair cheeked Francis Downing, the Shaveless Charles Ickrath, and even the class tragedian Joseph Weist-donned the fes- tive garb of an Olympian, and pranced in wanton glee upon the glistening bas- ketball court. It has often been said that a Freshman never knows what he wants, but kicks as lustily as the man who knows what he wants. The class of '19 when they were Freshmen were no exceptions. One of their members, afterwards termed the Social Bug, decided that he would like to run a Class Dance. The entire class got the fever and though such an undertaking was declared rash and a certain failure, the program was nevertheless carried out. After an epoch-making evening, April 28, 1917, the Freshman Hop was declared one of the most memorable social events of the year. The class of '19 then decided never to pass a year without holding a Class Hop. Last year it as- sumed more pretentious proportions. The scene was the ball room and roof garden of the Hotel Margaretg the time, the first night of Juneg the actors- blushing Sophomores, proud Juniors, venerable Seniors, and the loveliest of all the lovely sex. THE VINCENTIANH will have gone to press, before May 29th, but the social triumph of the class in past years augurs well for the social success of the Junior Prom of 1918. Our Line-Up. joseph Wiest whose honesty they are beginning to give credence to since he has been treasurer for the past three years without absconding. Dutch Goette who takes so long to reach College these days that he grows a beard by the time he gets there. It would be a big improvement if Herm', could establish a barber shop near the College. Chester Netherclift who is an authority on navigation since he owns the power-craft Maybel.'f However the other class members are still won- dering whether it is a steamboat or a coal barge. 6KMUStaChlOSl, O'Brien, the ambitious orator of the class, who recently re- fused to take advantage of the opportunity of giving a lecture at Elmhurst. Perhaps he was afraid of getting lost in the wilderness. Sanctimonius Francis Downingg sometimes appearances are deceitful. Stretch Wells whose dancing has improved lately since he has been the dancing instructor at the Brownsville Social Center. Lounge lizard Kelley who neglects the Friday evening rehearsals. Oh these Wild Women. ' fl 56 Y- Lf Y H 'Q,s-S ' 5 hnigl p :gi li, ' , J A rap -4 if i iiffl- :':':': - il 5 .9 F H r as ,fs f:, .a5!ie5lEElt Ernest Fries who frequently has been asked how The Little Teacher is. Oswald '!M0uth Murphy the dealer in trick and wooden suits. Ed. Cold Deckv Smith who spends many an hour trying to escape two mysterious Seniors who lurk in the dark shadows of the corridors. Oh those symposiums. Charles Guzz1er Ickrath who according to popular rumor is going on the stump against the Prohibition law, and who is losing much sleep over the possibilities of its passage. William Duck Eggsu Bnown who will play the part of Villa in the Junior Clio Sketch, being a past master in the Mexican National game. Ujauntingn Jerry Davidson president of his own hiking Club who is con- tinually asserting that trolley cars are not essential to life. ' Our Motto If at first you don't deceive, lie, lie again. A KI'D'S PLAN So many wish just to be boys again, To throw off the cares of a mang But wishing can never make boys of men And l've thought up a regular plan. For all of my life I have made up my mind To be 'most as good as can be And then, as a favor, l'll ask God to make me A boy for Eternity. M. R. CAREY 57 Xi ..-,., ..-gg-,-if E,.,,, ,,,, -1. ,x-. .T 'I , - Y vi If 2 1 it f -' ll , A E aft!! f iq- . v , ll i - fffrei We li gif EQJQ i H 1 ,,::' U I , .,-, :zum 1:.':..,. Uhr Gllaum nf 19211 OFFICERS JOSEPH SALMON ........ ...... ...... P if esidcut JOSEPH FARRELL . . . . . . Vice-President JoHN .BUTLER ..... .... S ecrretcufy FRANCIS CAN NINQ .... . ............... Treasurer TGR the benefit of him who is unacquainted with the present Sophomore class, it is well for us to wander back to that memorable September morning when some twenty-five or more youths purchafsed their trim little Freshman caps and pre- sented themselves in the halls of The Place to Educate Your Boyf, Those of us who had matured in St. John's were pleased to wel- come as fellow classmefn some young-eyed cherubs who were now choosing the Maroon and VVhite for their Alma Mater. Mr. Joseph Farrell, who, before his admittance into our set had made an enviable basket-ball record as av member of the Xavier High School teamg Warren I-lundley who had attained fame at Boys' High and Edward Matthews, our representative from Brooklyn Prep were admitted as members of the Carissimi.', As Freshmen we acquitted ourselves as all silly freshmenl' do, having adopted the policy, VVith mirth alnd laughter let old wrinkles come. We passed through the year, tenaciously adher- ing to that grand old maxim which is the motto of every Freshman class. And so our brood of Freshmen follies having fled with the summer months, we returned to college to pursue once more our tortuous and rocky journey to knowledge. ln Livy we accompanied Aeneas and hits descendents to the founding of Romeg we acclaimed Demosthenes the victor in his harangue against Aeschinesg we listened enraptured to the incomparable eloquence of Chrysostom and endured with Prometheus the cold and storms, while bound on vine-clad rocks in the earth's remotest regions. 59 5 'Marx xl -,v2 N , ,,.: 3,5 ' rm. A... g it '-'. 'T A v Y I 7 A Sm I f -5 -, - f 'ie ' C i Et f' ll' - ' ,- 31 ' s' H li . ' i a ' fb -2 :E i 1- But the delights of the Sophomore lie not in perusing the an- cient classics nor even irn engaging in our weekly attack which takes place every Monday morning in the Chemistry lab, but rather in attempting to fathom the unsounded depths of Analytic Geome- try. It is in this class that our genius is displayed to best advan- tageg it is there that every principle of logic is violatedg for from out of order comes chaosg viz., Two plus two to us, used to make fourg but now makes tive. If you don't believe it, ask Professor Cowan. lt was he who was responsible for that startling assevera- tion. But now we have passed beyond the stage when any little thing like that can trouble us and we are willing to agree to any- thing that is proposed to us. . In College Activities the Sophomores were conspicuous. Un the basket-ball court, we repeated our feat of last year, when as Freshmen we won the College Basket-ball championship and thus set a precedent. XN'ith the veteranis of last year we easily outclassed our opponents and went through the entire season without having suffered a single defeat. Qf last year's forwards, Tom Sheerin, -loe Salmon, and XYarren Hundley played steady games. Pete Burk- hard at center repeated his good work of last year, and our sterl- ing guards, John Kid, Butler, Frankie Lyons, and John Mulhol- land were superior to any in the college. Although able to retain such a wealth of material for our class team, we contributed abun- dantly to the Varsity. jim Mahony veteran guard and last year's star was one of the mainstays of this yearis team. Duke', Farrell again won the applause of all by his superb playing. Frank Lezoli another veteran played his usual crack game throughout the sea- son. Austin Schmitt who advanced this year from the class team to the Varsity miade good his claim to a position on the college team.. The Sophomore talent is by no means limited to basket-ball. On the diamond we are even more strongly represented than on the court. Lew Waters who hurled such splendid ball for the last two 60 - ' V,-fl ' SVT . ra rt 2 A ' f-' o A vs if f Y. Of , . I-fi? fk F 5 'fl' if ' EEEEQ ig rf 1 ..'::' I -1'.::l i:.'.'.'..,. :r ig agi:E- 5 years is a product of our class. Frankie Lyons, his receiving mate, is also proud of the fact that he is a member of the old Solid Sophsf, In the outfield we have Tom Sheerin and the Duke, while dimin- uitive johnny Butler manages the outfit. Nor is our superiority limited to Athletics alone. We have been assured by Professor Callan that as far as histrionic ability is concerned, no class in the institution can hold a candle to us. Wliich characterization, gentle reader, coming as it does from such a duly authorized source of authority, is indeed something to be proud of. More than half the art work strewn through the pages of THE VTNCENTIAN, is from the clever pen of smiling joe Callahan. You will go far and find no better work anywhere. Mr. Callahan is alsothe editor and rsole owner of the class journal, THE SATUR- DAY EVENING BATH. You will hear from him anon. Another Sophomore, who very often blushes unseen is the as- sistant editor-in-chief of the Vincentian, VVarren Hundley. Wfarren has worked hard to make our first year book a success. He is the one experienced man on the staff, having served his apprentice- ship in the journalistic circles of Boys' High. He is not the man to talk about 'himself or others, like some greater men he criticizes by creating. As the Vincentian goes to press the actors of the class are get- ting ready to surprise the other members and their friends with a clever sketch to be produced on the night of the College Olio. Besides this the Sophomores are planning to run the banner table at the A. A. Bazaar scheduled for the first week in June. This work will bear watching. We will leave praising it to our friends. EAW 61 ' V x .wifi e L F A A a 5 ia? f im? Q57 - ' 153155 Xffj ' yn, .7 , 5 'fab ' 3532: :if-if' 93 -if 1: LE at - pez: A ,fs 255:-.. . 5 -.-, Q-M lg-, - 'Q - e--2: - A -we ,-f- . A A-L fe , u .1 Uhr Qllaaa nf 1921 OFFICERS HAROLD FITZGERALD .................. President LAWRENCE DOERNBERGER . . . .... Vice-President JAMES I. CASHMAN .... ..... S ecretary ARMAND SALMON ..................... Treasurer EAR-old babies are seldom the subjects extended biogra- phy. But you know what a great poet has said about the acorn and the mighty oak-not to mention the mighty aches that from little toe corns grow. You may smile and yet ad- mit, if you knew us, that at any rate we are growing. lf any one should ask how old is the class of IQZI, we would answer as did little Rollo when asked' the same question anent the latest arrival in the family. VVe aren't old at all, were nearly new. It was in- deed a frolicsome flock of kewpies whose pink toes lighted upon the roof of old St. ,lohn's in the early dayis of September, 1917. VVe were welcomed and snugly ensconced in the place of favor always ac- corded the baby of the family. How fast we waxed strong in age and wisdom, and grace betimes, we are modestly loth to chronicle. It is hard for the President ofthe Freshmen to assume great digni- ty, but Harold Fitzgerald made a noble effort, as soon as that hon- or was conferred upon him. He has proved a worthy and capable leader. So much so that our amiable friend Lawrence Doernberger has had little to do as Vice-President. james Cashman was elected custodian of the class archives with the title of Secretary. He too has done so well that most of the doings of the class are profound secrets to the rest of the college. We did not need a treasurer, but there's nothing like organization. And so Armand Salmon jingles a few keys for us, besides financing the theatre parties and coll-ect- ing tribute for the smiling faces that appear in this book under the caption Freshman.', 63 fi T.. ..-: 1 -.': ll FF?'V,,..f. ,.,. ...Q ,fr-X 1 Ei-. Q I : Q- ' Q f Eff .ff l'H 1-7 :-H255 lifiiiiix A A- aifi 59 ii SEE r . ' Besides acting like Freshmen we did other things of amuse- ment. Flnthused by the lectures of our English professor, Dr. Power, attendance at all the local Shakespearean productions be- came a vogue. If you want to know whether Hamlet was really a moving picture actor ask john Holland. joe Aylward is most :dogmatic about the fainting spell of Mrs. Macbeth, and prepared to prove that Shakespeare wrote his own compositionls-. Seriously, these entertainments have given us a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the great Bard of Avon. Wle might have merely known Shakespeare, but now we love him. For the College Qlio we are preparing to ,produce a sketch of real merit. Unfortunately, the VINCBNTIAN goes to press before the date of the performance, so that little more can be said than that we are putting our best energies into this effort and it promises to be a pleasing success. Wle have one hundred per cent member- ship in St. john's Cadet Corps and our interest in the weekly drill has been unflagging. Several member.s of the class have been ap- pointed non-commissioned officers: namely, Corporals Aylward, Viviani, Clark and Salmon. Qther members of the class are doing their big bit in the service of their country. Ten of the stars on the Service Flag, gleaming in the sun on XNfilloughby Ave. represent Freshmen. Chief among them are james Ryan and john Kilmartin of the Aviation Corpsg Francis Keenan and Leo Maloney of the U. S. Navy, and Charles Gallagher of, the Qrdnance Department. In the world of sport the Freshmen are well in the foreground. Messrs. Aylward, Doernberger, McDermott, Holland, Yaeger, Vesey, Clark, and Larkin all participated in the seasons play of the Reserve Basketball Team. Under the leadership of Captain Aylward the Freshmen team finished second in the interclass B. B. tournaments. There were some thrilling battles, victories and re- verses, that will not soon be forgotten by those who participated in 64 r Xf'X X.,-T S 'L -Haazksr 3' Y ....l-. 2' 1.3. ,,,V A 1, ,.-. ,TY 'i A - - Y Y 'I - fx :. ' QF.: 7 F E- ' 4 yi ' -:rpg ' -TF r V - I . , . Q -, -fx , 15 R 'v 3 ' V, W 1 ESQEEEEEX ,fg .-:::.': :1:'. -V ,xy ' A --iii 7 Y,..-.K , ...... -jg pq lik?- : ,-.4 g A 4 -ri lk them. Messrs. McGee, McDermott, Larkin, Doernberger, Kilgus and Aylward played consistently good basketball. On the baseball field joe Malone and joe Aylward have made their positions on the Varsity, and are furnishing the young blood and peppery energy that spell success for any team. Malone has plugged up a hole in the infield at third base, stopping and throw- ing like a veteran. In the center pasture ,loe Aylward is covering more ground than the last published war map and is leading the team in batting. It was a real shock to us to learn of the sudden death of one of our most promising memberls-Francis Neuman. After a short illness this loved and honored friend and companion, died at his home on Easter Sunday night. Un the eve of his burial the whole class condoled with the family of the departed. All were present at the Mass of Requiem, and followed our one-time chum and classmate to his final resting place. HRequiescat. 65 +R 'ii F. W. NEUMANN '75 5: 66 X i iff'X5b2- Z: ,.., -It W , xf-7 S ' fiat Zin vmnriam ITH the deepest sorrow and grief for the loiss which we have sus- tained, with heart-felt sympathy for those nearest and dearest to him, in their bereavement we dedicate these few lines to the memory of one whom the grim reaper Death saw ht to snatch from our midst. To say more would be of no avail. The deepest emotions defy expression. lVith unshalqen faith in our immortal derstiny and inspired by that sterling Christian courage, which en- ables us to bear the vieissitudes of this life, we can but bow our heads and murmur re- signedly, Thy Vlfill be donef' ff' 2.5: 67 85: g-'x1'S si' we ,as il .. at - if t if f N , 0 .-:ff PR 14772 U' 'i fi!! :X 1. s - .g-if fb -e :E li 1- B Flfrrahman Igrnmrhirzrl Freshman Premedical EUGENE CLARKE .................. ,. President LAWRENCE DGERNBERGEIQ . . , . . Vice President ARMAND SALMON ....... ...... S ecretary JOHN KILGUS ......................... Treasurer T a meeting of the college faculty board last fall, it was deemed advisable to institute a preparatory course in medi- cine. The project met with even more than hoped-for suc- cess. Thirteen candidates applied for admission to the course and were accepted. Under the guidance of Rev. A. I. Dawson, C. M., Ph. D., the experiment developed admirably and from present indi- cations gives promise of growing into unlimited proportions. Among the many ventures undertaken by the class, Basketball was the most successful. The Pre-medical representatives entered the interclass race and wound up the season in third place, a mighty good showing for its first attempt. Every team in the league, Juniors, Seniors and Freshmen, with the sole exception of the invincible Sophs, to whom they lost a heartbreaking contest in the last few minutes of play, fell victims to the embryo Docs',. The team consisted of Armand Salmon, captain, and right guard, joe Vesey, left guard, Pat Keating, center, joe Malone, right forward, Tom Clements, left forward, Bill Sheridan, right forward, and Tom Kilcourse, left guard. Another activity undertaken, was the presentation ofa sketch on 0lio night. The selection of the Pre-Medical class was a scene from It Pays to Advertisei' the brilliant comedy which had a record run on Broadway. The personnel, living up to the repu- tation which it attained at St. jo'hn's Prep, did full credit to its well- chosen dramatic selection and fully merited the plaudits received. The cast was forced to acknowledge repeated encores. 69 VJ .xsfxfx H535 Q' ..... ....... ..-- ---1 T T -0 - 1: -' '::: fa----I g: '17 t - - v. v,- I- K -f 5 e ' - .f ,, , , , 1 - 3 wr ,it 4 f 'r f' 'gf if Egfr .--' - S .....,N , ....., I -.-hx N-A V - --5 Y f -3- ' s T 5 Li Ellie Svrhnnl nf lgehaigngg OME eighteen months ago a body of educational experts assembled in New York City to discuss and define the function and aim of the teaching profession. The opinions expressed were tinged with the individualism which reigned in economics, politics, and sociological literature from Adam Smith to Bentham and from him to john Stuart Mill and Henry Fawcett. It was assumed that the pursuit of his own interest by every man -provided it were an enlightened self-interest-would invariably make for the greatest good of the greatest number-or the entire nation. Equip each in- dividual with the information and agility of mental faculty which will enable him to make the most of the opportunities lying around him to better his con- dition in life and you will have provided, if not an infallible panacea for the extinction of all poverty and suffering-at all events the best remedy pos- sible in the present condition of the human race. An identical problem presented itself to the board of directors of St. John's College about ten years ago. The practical attempt to solve it result- ed in the establishment of the school of Pedagogy on Sept. 28, 1908. This step was taken as part of a systematic movement to make St Iohnls not so much a college capable of standing competition-as an institution embody- ing the best educational ideals. In direct agreement with the aforementioned educators, in so far as their principles are tenable, the School of Pedagogy began its career by disclaiming and rejecting the fallacy of confounding in- tellectual culture with moral betterment-or of supposing that the latter necessarily follows from the former. At first the courses given were few but fundamental. They were intended for teachers and for those preparing them- selves for pedagogical work. An aptitude for expansion was present, however, both in the organization of the school and in the subject matter taught. lt is not surprising therefore that an evolution took place and today all the multiplex problems of philosophy, science, history, economics, sociology, and religion are expounded by educators who have made a life study of their particular subjects, Cultural courses in ancient and modern literatures have also been added. A dominant characteristic of the Pedagogical School has been a tolerant appreciation of the various current conliicting systems of thought and theories of life. This is traceable to a very elementary philosophical principle, viz., that reason abhors error as error, and that however erroneous the respective system is, still its attractive power is due to its element of truth. In the 70 ,.... . .M A fi ZR ,-X ' 55.1 g f T ut -r -' c, y history of human thought there has scarce-ly been a more wonderful triumph than the transformation Aristotle passed through in the hands of St. Thomas, a transformation wherein the hereditary enemy of Christian teaching became the acknowledged champion of its present positions. Christ's philoso- phy must be able, like Christ himself, to change enemies into friends. This transforming activity did not cease with the 13th Century. As long as human reason remains unextinguished, so long shall new systems of thought partly true and partly false continue to be evolved. To seek out and welcome the elements of truth in the systems that oppose her is the task of Christian philosophy today, just as it was yesterday and shall be till toiling reason has run its course. Interest and duty urge us to reject what is false, but to learn from our opponents the secret of their popularity. Truth surely can be garbed more attractively than half truth or error. A great number of public school teachers and members of the various religious teaching orders of women have availed themselves of the exceptional opportunities afforded them by this latest addition to St. john's. The Sisters of St. joseph are to be particuarly commended for their progressive attitude and unquestionable scholarship. The courses given in the School of Pedagogy have been approved by the State Commissioner of Education-the Regents of the State of New York- and the Board of Examiners of the Department of Education of the City of New York-and consequently may be accepted by the College as counting towards the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Finally, upon presentation of an acceptable thesis, the degrees of Bachelor or Master of Pedagogy is confer- red upon qualihed candidates who have completed the required number of courses. N a - if 71 T, BATH GLASSON 72 Xl 2 r '- - -ff e f - I l l - .- ir E.3iiii'1'l-i r ll?-'t - 11- +1 'T 5 W lf- si! ' l ,.a ' 2 ' 'h r . :,- 'rl-'-sta-i f S 5 Uhr St. .Unlina Qlnllrgr Qlunarruaztnrg uf iflllmiir I-IE Conservatory of Music of St. john's fully lives up to the record established by the College for thoroughness and efficiency. During its existence this music school has trained many successful teachers and players who are now holding responsible positions. The fact that one music school in New York employs eleven music teachers who received their training exclusively at St. ,Iohn's Conservatory is strong proof of the grade of work done by this department. Many other students hold positions as sing- ers and organists in representative churches of this city. The faculty is composed of musicians of recognized ability. The director, T. Bath Glasson, who is a graduate of the American College of Music, of Pratt Institute, and who studied abroad under Coleridge-Taylor and Kultofen, is also a member of the American Federation of Musicians and a colleague of the New York State Music Teachers Association. For many years he has conducted the only large professional orchestra in Brooklyn, and America is indebted to him for the hrst production in this country of Bautocks Omar Khayhamf' Cole- ridge-Taylor's Kubla Khan, Guilmanto Symphony in D. Minor, Dvorak's Stabat Mater, Coleridge-Taylor's L'Cycle Hiavvathai' Pmautocks Dante -and Beatrice and The Processionf' As a teacher Professor Glasson is well-known, and the recitals given by his students have received enthusiastic praise from the music critics and press of the greater city. His lectures on musical appreciation and history are very popular. Por three years he has been the principal speaker at the Founder's day exercises of the New York City Mother's Club, and he has also delivered lectures at the Academy of Music, the Long Island council of womenls Clubs, the Daughters of Isabella, the Press Club and many musical societies. Associated with Dr. Glasson, is Professor John Lynch, the distinguished teacher of violin, also concert master of the Professional ,Orchestral Society. Many years of experience have enabled Pro- fessor Lynch to turn out many successful teachers and players. In the piano department special attention is given to the formation of the hand, the finger twist and position at the instrument. Dr. Glasson prefers to lay the founda- tion for the children, rather than have them come to him, when faulty methods have been acquired. Other teachers in the conservatory who are doing ex- cellent work are Miss Marie Glasson and I-Ierbert Carew. Recitals are giv- en by the students in St. Iohn's College Auditorium and at the Waldorf-A.s- toria I-Iotel in New York. The fifty-fourth of these recitals will be given at the Wfaldorf Saturday evening, June eighth. 73 Sy p EI, -5:-:ff A I?-, ...,. i ---. .7 'g A Vg PT i 5 Y n jf I gf 6 1 i i f -13 il - , - F ' 5 555755 5' . gp - ' . .1 5 72 W 'f .sei tx Ai , ,IT . -is '.',1':. 1,'.'.',.,,V -N- L.,--I -si. 5 'v An Epianhv T would be so simple. From the little road the cliff dropped a sheer thousand feet to the valley. A sudden rush, a quick push, and Anton would never speak to Margaret again-Margaret of the red pouting lips and black eyes. She had loved him, Peter, before Anton had come. His dark face grew red as he thought of it. His knuckles shone white, his fists gripping as he would grip that brown throat of Anton. But Anton was too strong. Yet strength would be useless here. He would lose his balance and topple over the edge. His swarthy cheeks would grow pale, and his proud eyes wild with fear. His hands would clutch only the elusive air. He would turn, perhaps, once or twice, and-Peter hugged himself to keep from shouting. XVho could love a heap of clothes and red jelly? Time would heal Margaret's hurt. The mountains, masses of green, save where their tops stood wreathed in the blue, autumnal haze, stretched westward as far as the eye could follow. Anton would come along the little road, winding like a white ribbon, far below losing itself in a side of the mountain, only to re-appear nearer and wider. Grass and trees still sparkled with bright, fresh drops of dew. The few, red-roofed houses in the valley, mere toys, sent up their white streams of smoke, which quickly faded into the clear, frosty air. Faintly he heard a cow bell tinkling musically. The world was so sweet and peaceful. Yet, in a few short hours. Anton would come, and this sweetness and peace would be soiled by blood and death. He, Peter, to whom all the children of the village brought their little troubles would be a-but no! He would think of anything but that. Per- haps he could warn Anton. lVhat would the good padre say if he should con- fess that he had killed a man? Life was so good, just to lie there and inhale deep draughts of the thin, cool air. He thought he should like to lie forever on the great flat rock, growing warm in the embrace of the golden sunlight, watching the flaky, cirrhous clouds racing with their shadows on the moun- tain sides. A great eagle poised high in the blue, flapping and wheeling lazlily. Swiftly the hours passed. unheeded. The earth, with all its cares. was far below. A deep calm and restfulness came over him. Suddenly he sat up. It is late afternoon. Someone is singing, com- ing up the path. It seems-indeed, it is Anton's voice. How happily he sings. Perhaps, even now, he is coming from Margaret, thinking of her. That is why he sings so joyfully. Again the hot blood surges to Peter's 74 SSL sfxfx 5 A A T 3 . - ' - 'Q 2175- :':':': E '- 5 K 1' A I ' f is Iii? --iggg abbii.. temples. Soon that song will be changed to a wild cry of fear. He promises himself that with a click of his teeth. The mountain road passed around the great rock on which he lay, a mere footpath on the brink of the void. Peter slips behind the boulder and waits, crouched, with muscles taut. The voice comes nearer. Twigs snap close at hand. Above him he sees the gay, red feather, which Anton sports in his cap. A buckeled shoe appears, a leg, then Anton. Silently Peter springs. Anton sees him and braces quickly. For a moment he bends over the edge, vast emptiness between him and awful, red death. Then, with a groan of su- preme effort, he straightens and forces Peter back until his heels brace against the rock. Their eyes bulge, sweat covers their faces. Peter feels himself overcome. Anton is so strong. It is impossible to hurt him. Groping back for a holding, his right hand falls upon a stone. Such fortune! It just fits his hand. He grips it tightly. Anton's hot breath is in his face. Strong, brown fingers are digging cruelly into his throat. Vtfhite teeth are bared in a smile that is half a snarl. Now! Good blow! Anton's face is a red smear. He bellows and looses his hold. Again, again, relentless, pitiless. Blood spurts over Peter. Its warm touch maddens him. Anton reels backward before the smashing blows. One more. Ah! He falls. He is over. He is gone. Long, long after, it seems, that his body crashes thro' the trees. It is done. Breathless, panting, Peter lies bloody and shaken on the rock. Gradually his pulses cease their heavy pounding. He finds the stone still gripped so tightly that its sharp point has cut into his palm. Sight of its other side sickens him and he hurls it away. The sun has set, and the mountain shadows are gathering quickly. Peter hears the bell of the morning tinkling again as the herd returns. It sounds like a death knell. Just as the old church bell tolls when a dead body is borne in for the last time. But no! Such a thought! It is a cow-bell. Peter tries to laugh, but stops suddenly. His voice is so strange. He starts down the path. The shadows grow darker. Millions of leaves rustle and moan in the night breeze. He turns quickly. Surely that is someone behind. Bah! It is an old trick, that of fancying a follower in the dark. Still he goes more quickly. Below, thro' the trees, he sees lights winking. He is glad for their light, but fearful of what they might mean. Perhaps Anton was seen, falling. But that is unlikely. They may be only a few villagers, coming to visit their friends on the heights. At any rate, he cannot stay alone on the mountain. 75 Nl ...... ' , ...M . A 'x 1' A f X 2 i rl sg if 3 sf - -' - ee lee r - 'C 'J 'Z ia W 1 .::' M I A ' .,-. nt.: TiA im:iE- Q5 ii 5 The night is teeming with terrifying phantoms. He hastens, forgetful of his appearance, of the blood, of everything but their companionship. Soon he nears them, a crowd of men with Margaret and the padre at their head. At sight of him the old priest drops his lantern, and falls to his knees. A shout of murderer arises. Peter turns to Hee but strong hands grasp him. Margaret comes to him and shakes him. Tell me she cries, what you have done to Anton. He struggles to be free of her, but she puts her face near to his. 'Where is Anton P -Her voice sounds very loud. Things change quickly. The lights and the crowd disappear and only the face of Margaret before him. Above her the blue sky. Strangely, she is smiling. He raises his hands. They are white and clean. He looks around. He is still lying on the flat rock, now hot with the noonday sun. Margaret laughs at his evident bewilder- ment. Come, come, Peterf' she says, you look like a ghost. XVhere is Anton? He must have passed by while you slept. But listen! I have a secret for you. Anton and I have been playing with you. And you have been so jealous. Anton is my cousin. He, she colored rosily, he is to help us to be married. Come now, let us go to meet him. Many and many a time at marriage feasts in the little village Margaret would tell how her husband wept when he heard the good news. Strangely, however, Peter believes that it was because, as she spoke, he heard the faint far-off tinkling of a cow-bell. TXTATTHEW R. CAREY, '18 efbx if is ek. W ixlw nlll ll L 1 76 42 I I' M 1 'X' 1 ,riff If jxl. f I NES. QN f X I UI 'W g I Q , , .yy ' 12 'iii' mi-' 6 : + j H35 12 jf? A r.iv1 f 1 'Q ' ' ' 1 X, 'W g Q, ' rl W v: Wil H X 1 A , A .Q M wif- 'if bf yy M U ' , A 1 .mn ' S gg: pf iw eh gm 3 . ,1 H, . w 'Lwi JW'f v 'fnf' ,gp LS A ' - A lpl vk Il' X: 5 i 15 121.1 f ' 2, 25: - Y , W' 'EEti Qf .f'k Zim' R V I L wg af ay af I' 'W lf , n':raf I U V A WM D ' . .. N - Ze-J 'A i IE: Wi? :X 5 J bm ' P '4f ' L 'l1 !- Tl. In , , .. w .4 mi A , gf v , Qz,,,-.52 +1 up u p Q1 M 4 g W 5 +2 f ,fa 1 x in I- : - yl MQ .I N K 1 , 5 U XULMM fff 1 M M ' S N Z1 Q , N N V r 'J - X A V 1 r fm: f 24 S '. 1' I 1 5 'I .P ',! ' Aff: , , I 5 14 1 WI! 5 wi' , N -1, b , A ' 11 1 1 + QQ 1 lf? F ' 'I sf' ff. . ' 'C' ' 77 1 M: VVS' ' 1 ' l t s . 1 - fe e f t -.-. . .- Cf- H' . f by c .2 Elluurih ljrar---ivrrtinn A OFFICERS VVILLIAM I, HANLEX' .......... ....... P resident CYRIL S. SCHMITT .... .... V iceflgresideitt EDWARD I. ll'lEG.-XRR .. ,...... Secretary E who have reached the crest of High School life love To look back and survey the long hot dusty road, which we have travelled. Four years ago our cheeks would blush at a stray outburst of profane eloquence. Now-well ask our Chemistry Prof, He knows. ln our state of pristine innocence, we loved to spend our time with Father Corcoran, building castles in the air. lrVe fear that Pere Corcoran: seeks us at preseznt, a trifle more zealously than we do him. Wfe have gone through the mill. Guns is the delight of experience. Wie simply bathe in it, although a gaze at our coun- tenances might now and then reveal an abhorrence to any bathing whatsoever. 9 'floen Barry and Cyril Schmitt should have their eyes tested. Their poor reading , has caused them no considerable difficulty in Greek translation-especially when the breeze would play havoc with the sheets of an Interlinear. - Gur poet laureate, 4'Billl' Conlin, during a hot discussion whether we should purchase a piano for the class room, suggested that a billiard table would be more practicable, as we could acquire a better knowledge of 'flinglishf' Hey Bill-chalk your cue. VVe are indeed a motley crew, and yet we are loved by all. We leave St. Iohn's Prep with a shadow on our faces. We shall wear forever in our memory the hourls and days at old St. John's. Some day we shall return with a smile upon our lips, to thank old Alma Mater for the happiest days ofeour life. 79 X N ,V-Y Y 2' 1'-L X55 sip'-r xg-5 J-:Bai S it 1 ..... -.-.- t 1 B f 6 i i I r, - P V ., ' 0 Melt. il -1' 'B 2- 1- 54 11 ni ' 'ly YQ '-E: V ,xg I Ziff: I1-12.-V -1 -an gm . A ri i --iq .1 I Tax .. - . :TA TY.-i QQEEE- 5 E is J Fllnurth Evan'---Sertiun IH OFFICERS AUoUsTUs ANNUNZIATA ........... ,.... P resident WALTER I. MACK ..... . . . . Vice-President THOMAS TIERNAN ....................... . ....... Secretary HEN the last days of vacation had passed, thfe new fourth year class returned to St. johns, where it quietly settled down to the routine of school life. The class quickly elected its officers and prepared to carry out the three ideals set forth at the organization meetingg first, to found a Senior Prep Fraternity that would remain in the school long after' the class of '18 had departedg second, to obtain class isupremity in athleticsg and last, but not least, to promote real school spirit throughout the student body. The Phi Alpha Rho Fraternity, now the most prominent soc- iety in the Prep, is the result of their earnest efforts, ln athletics, the class team won the Basketball Championship, while the Foot- ball, Baseball, and Track Teams also had many Four B men in their squads. By having a large number present at every affair in the College, the Clasls signalized their true St. john's Spirit, and their enthusiasm had a wonderful effect on the younger boys, who quickly followed their example. Every thing ,the class did was in accord with the motto, Por St. jolmls and the Class of 'I8 . As the year drevv to a close and the students prepared for giraduation, some expressed their intention of leaving St. Iohn's and going out into the College of Experience, but when they do go, they will take with them that same characteristic 'spirit that has marked their four-year stay at old St. john's, and will meet obstacles of their enlarged spheres in the same honest, courageous way that they did at school. 81 gg-5 ' rx i Lille rrii R A- -of r A we ut r .11 E cf 5' sf- f lg 1 .5321 .1-iqlfi agaaz, 23.11-... ki wi The class will departi then, leaving behind traditions that have made St. Johnis so prominent to-day. Hoping that the incoming senior class will endieavor to keep up the good work accomplished by this section, we bid them and our High School days a fond farewell. The following is a short history of the students who answered the roll call of the Four B class, during the senior year: Augustine Annunziatag Class President, Manager Debating Team, Dramatics. Walter J. Mack, Class Vice-President, Member of Baseball and Football Teams. Thomas I. Tiernang Class Secretary, Member Phi Alpha Rho Social Committee, Dramatics. Thomas Conroy, President Phi Alpha Rho Fraternity, Mem- ber Football Team, Member Debating Team, Vincentian-Editor of Athletics, Dramatics. ' Peter J. Powensig Vice-President Phi Alpha Rho, Captain De- bating Team, Vincentian Editor of Activities, Dramatcs. john Cordell, Secretary Phi Alpha Rho, Member Debating Team and Class Basketball Team. Joseph Spechtg Captain Prep Football Team, Member Base- ball Team, Phi Alpha Rho. Joseph Fanning, Member Class Baseball and Debating Teams. Francis X. Fisher, Member Class Basketball Team, Dramatics. Alphonsus Cizmoskig Member P-hi Alpha Rho. John McCormack, Member A. A., Dance Committee. Thomas Campbell, Member Prep Baseball and Football Teiams. Thomas Clements, Member Prep Baseball Team. 82 Q' J .,...... 1 Q .sr J T . ,L O fp- .-ff' J : LL g -11.112 JS-Zi i ff ? ' l l l 'ft Eiii iil ' Q1rfi f2s'rZ'Wt 11+ I L :-- 'r :, -'iigat 2 5 - E Cflliirh Hear---Srriiun A OFFICERS JOHN I. FITZGERALD .......... .... ..... P if resident JOHN F. STANLEY .... Vice-President JUSTIN S. FITZGERALD . ................. Secretary HE class oi 3A has been active in both studies and student activitiels during the past year. In studies they have merited the praise of their professors, while in sports they have among their number some of the best athletes on the field of combat. To the Athletic Association the class has given whole- hearted support both financially and morally. In the drive for IOOWP membership in the Association, 3A achieved th-at enviable record. In the play VVhefn VVomen Rule , the class furnished some excellent material, and again in the advertising campaign for the Annual, 3A did some valiant canvassing. The members of the third year class have always wished their division to be in the van- guard oi those who follow the true St. Johns spirit, and they have certainly succeeded. ON THE ROAD TO ROSLYN 83 m 4 f Sl'S r l l QS' rl t A9 -c - f' Mui. f , at ... sf ' ' if t cl t .: S H 412 iz 1 5 -E: V i i:'ii i3':: ' N 3A CLASS BREVITIES Edward M. Beirneg i'Smiling Eddie The youth with the hair- comb. Francis Bauschg jitney The secret service agent. Stephen Coffeyg Rube 'l The jazz boy from Freeport, by Heck! Louis Damicog Louey The Soft Shoe jazz dancer. VVilliam Dixong Dizzy The Gentleman from the wilds of Fllatbush. John J. Fitzgeraldg john J Our distinguished President justin Fitzgeraldg Fitz the Peruvian tie-rack. Herbert Grillg 'lHoiby Profesrsor Marchisio's aidefde-camp. Thomas Hillg Hilly Tarzan of the Apes. Edward Kellyg Shapeless Qui' Athlete Francis Klaessg Baron The Hart, Schaffner, Marx model. Thomas Mylodg McGi,nnisg Notice the jazz vestg you can hear him coming. Peter Neylandg Pedro Our utility student. Anthony Waldeilelrg Ton'y,' Qur Latin shark. George O,Connellg GrampyU Tony's only rival. I James Harrisg Jim The bashful youth. Raymond O'Brieng Obie', Daddy Long Legs. Benjamin Skowronskig Skin The escaped Bolshevik. Harry Russellg Russ', The kid Manager. S john Stanleyg Jack VVilliam S. Hart's only rival. Joseph Toddg Joseph Francis White, Angel Face. Clifford Trotterg Cliffy dear The pink tea specialist. john Byrnesg johnny Boyf' 'Ts Corona dead? Ask Johnny, he knows. , 85 ge:-X if f-X, Q ' ' 22 ai -21. I X La. fe-t x1 'i .,L7.,,. ..4 F, ,..... - :.,....T -I Til. . : ' 1? r,s ,.,' , , .JY E ' ' s I li 'ia ,ff t c l'r 5 '75 f T' E? Cilhirh Brat---Svriinn IG OFFICERS SYLVESTER F. HERTGEN .............. .. ....... President EDGAR SALMON ........ . . . Vice-President LOUIS C. KRAUS ................................ Secretary PIRIT has always been the watchword of our boys. At all times we have answered the bugleq call ot loyalty. Wfe were the first section to have one hundred per cent membership in the A. A. Soon after class elections were held, a committee com- posed oi Louis C. Kraus, Daniel Durney, Edward Dollard and ,luvenal Marchisio, was formed for the purpose of staging a play. In the history ofthe Prep, the boys as a whole never attempted to stage a production of any sort. It was with this idea the committee was formed, that they might rally to the support ot the movement every student in the High School. The idea was met with the greatest enthusiasm and a final committee composed ot representatives of both the junior and Seniort Classes, was formed. .As a result of this movement the Prep presented its first dramatic -effort, an original musical comedy entitled, VVhen Womeii Rulen. When the Inter-Class Basketball Tournament was started, a class meeting was held for the purpose of choosing a team to represent Third Year B. Ot the nine members eligible to play, -only two had ever played basketball before. After selecting the team, an election for captain was held, and Zutz Hertgein was chosen unanimouisfly. The team started off with a victory by -defeating Second Year A. This greatly enthused the members ofthe team, considering the small amount of practice they had had. The next game, with the Fourth Year B team, which had been picked as the winner of the series aind was indeed the strongest team in the Prep, was the big event of the tournament. 87 Xfxfshii-Si ' Q ,rs E git'-I Q' ......f..? ,.,- 1 -.-.-1f 2' --. .... ,.,. - Ni' A I-2 - fl ' C 3 j2 W ' E - 1 I ,Sgt 'fQ 1-A 5 1 Qui In the first half, the game seemed very much in favor of the Seniors, and they were only held in check by the brilliant guarding of Hertgen and O'Niel. The second half started with a rush that lasted until the final whistle blew, when the score was 24 to T4 in favor of the juniors. This defeatl was one unprecedented in the history of St. john's, for never before had the Junior Basketball team defeated the Seniors. Bernard Burgess, who is our silent member, he speaks nary a word unless spoken to, and so has been dubbed Knight Silentium. james T. Conway, he of the fiery head, his middle team is Tim, and his hair is red-he's Irish. Edward V. Dollard, who, when he is not at school, is playing the part of one of those fair little Hello Girls. Daniel Durney, better known as Dainty Dan . fNuf said before we hurt Daniel's feelings. Sylvester F. Hertgen, better known as Zutz,', our class comedian, he tried to tell us a joke about an aeroplane but it was over our headls. Louis C. Kraus, The Man Higher Up. Juvenal Marchisio, our class talking machine. We are thinking of sending him over theren. He could keep the Huns busy talking while our boys go 0ver the Topn. Edwin Mullholandg Some think 'him slow, but we know better, he was guard on both Football and Basketball teams. Charles 0'Niel, the best Gynrnast St. Iohn's ever produced, it was he who taught Mr. Mclntyre the Forward Roll. Joseph Rizzo, our Roman friend, who haunts the great White Way. ' Edgar Salmon, who true to his name, swims like a ish. H. Stenger, our latest addition. If it wasn't for his hair he couldnlt play the fiddle. 88 it -gg--5 ll r g. ..,. .AN T .I If f i' 59- 1 f -- ' ' i'f' 4155! 'l ....,. . ,..,1 s t. FL Esaiiitti Svrrnnh ljrar---Svertinn A OFFICERS THOMAS F. NEWMAN ....... ...... P resident EDWARD C. WILDE .. Vice-President JAMES T. MCDONALD . .............. Secretary OYALTY to their country and to their school-such was the motto adopted by the members of the 2A class, and never did an aggregation Work harder to achieve its ideals. Its courageous, ever-ready assistance to the Red and VVhite proved no greater than to the Red, VVhite and Blue, forthe class gave three of its best men to serve the Hag we prize so highly. These volun- teers are fighting for freedom and truth, and the members of the 2A class feel sure that they will display the same characteristic loyalty to their country that has firmly marked their stay at St. johnfs. A large A. A. membership and support of every school ac-- -tivity proved its loyalty to the school. On the gridiron, the dia- mond, and the track, the athletes of 2A brought honor to St. ,lohn'sg and when they lost, they lost with the true spirit of sportsmen. The class basketball team gave the Seniors a hard tussle for the championship and lost, hghting gamely. Considering the good work of this plucky section, the istudent body owes it a vote of thanks, and its history should be written, not as the history of the 2A class, but as the history of old St. j'ohn's, for the stalndards of 2A are the standards of St. Iohn's. Rosey,' Joe O'Connell-VViho gained his cherubic complexion getting up early to Find his vvay out of Flatbush into The Heart of Brooklyn. Hercules, il. Q'Donnell-This youth trains every morning by standing on the back of a B. R. T. car all the way from Bay Ridge. 89 A ' Xl ' N --'ff-'iff f---- -- '--- -f a -F5163 ::1.-... in Q : Q 3 Q ' - -N f- A E .4 .o YH 'fir' f i v f a t w ill if gg : . vig 25.11-..,. :Q- ,ii Morgan Kelly-A coming Attorney-General, the boy who loves to argue. john Kelly-The class sporting editor who can tell 'fXWho's who in Sport. George Reddington-Quite a boxer, the coming Champ of Long Island City. Williaiii Heaphy-ls endeared to the class by the old proverb, Absence makers the heart grow fondef '.'l Simeon L. Carr-The pride of Coney Island. Daniel W. Creighton-An incurable humorist. I James McLoughlin-The young heart breaker, who hails from Flatbush. Thomas Newman-The class president, has gained the degree of Uvvriters erampf' George Goetz QGusQ-Has often been advised by Professors, Be serious George, be serious. Jimmie Doyle-The class sprinter, also lives in Ridgewood. L. Karanogh-A 76 pound giant. Answers to Goldie.', Jerry Cahill-The sunshine of Bay Ridge, the Cla-ss Historian. Edward Farrell-A student who thinks Creighton is really runny. james McDonald-Creighton's only rival. Tommy XNhite-The pride of Vlfilliamsburg is a silent wonder. , ,L Isl!! 'H' 'W S. 91 5' ifriip . T A f I ,pf li C 3 U TE Tail . ..... it Svvrnnh Hear---Srrtinn IE OFFICERS JAMES O1CONNO'R ...................... President JOHN MEGARR ........... .... V ice-President CORTLAND MOLLINEAUX .......... ' ..... Secretary HE survivors of the horrible battle of Latin and Algebraw came back to school last September, in a joyous state of mind. After their furlough of three months, 2B had com- pletely recovered from the effects of the deadly malady of examin- itis and, what is worse, 4'flunkitis.', After electing officers, the class advanced to take the first line trenches against the horrible monster Ignorance. Armed with Geometries, Caesars, and Cfreek Gram- mars the fellows fought bravely. Of course there were some casu- alties, but the majority safely croissed the shell-riddled field of Second Year and dealt dread Ignorance a blow worthy of good old Robin Hood in the prime of his staff-whacking days. The members of 2B were prominent in both the literary and athletic circles of the school. NVl1en the final roll is called, among those who will answer adsum are: , james O'Connerg Class President and pugilifstic representative of the 'flimerald Isle, but so far, however, he has failed to down the dreaded enemy of the claiss, the late Julius Caesar. john Megarrg Class Vice-President, quite a runner. Cortlandt Mollineauxg Class Secretary, a studious student. Ferdinand D'Orbessang 'fFianard. This boy smites lustily and frequently but seldom has luck enough to' hit the ball. Charles Connorsg Chuck', wishes that Brutus had done his bit before Caesar wrote The Gallic War. Thomas Dowling, Tid. At elocution class he entertains the section with selections that bring tears to the eyes, and gems of profanity to the lips, of those who listen. 93 1153! l , or M tt l ' . George Englishg chief cause of mysterious sounds issuing from the south-west corner of the class room. VVilliam Farrellg 'Fat thinks that Dowling's recitations are so s-sad, but the class wishes that he'd bring his own handkerchief when he has any weeping to do. joseph Fontanag joe is a gentleman in every respect. Maximillian Fuchsg Maxie is quite a gymnast. He is try- ing to trace his genealogy in the hope that he will find himself related to a professor of the same name. The reason we leave you to deduce. Theodore Karpfg Teddy , not of the big stick, but of the big sleep. Philip Luttenbergerg Philip is all right but his name always reminds us of a certain esculent cheese. Bernard MacDwyerg The ten o'clock scholar. Bernard has bought ten VV. S. S. by coming through the classroom window when late, instead of the correct way. Joseph Maushartg Mousey is the smallest and noisiest fel- low in the class except MacCorniick. John MacCormickg Mad, is as big as a pint of peanuts and as noisy as Mr. Mclntryels phonograph. Cylous Piasekig the boy has never smilied since he first saw his own name in print. J. Riordang he is able to see the humorous side of everything except' Geometry. Frank Ronnenbergg f'Ronny, famed far and wide as the cousin of a boy who is the cousin of a great' athlete. Samuel Rumoreg c'Rummy, the nickname is very unjust to Samuel. Fred Catalano can give the name of twenty different kinds of haircuts but always needs one himself. Arthur Gouldg an excellent student and a good fellow. ' 94 X-,.,..S' QXE. B Egitfs' as ,Q 6 T Srrnnh Brut---Srriinn 01 OFFICERS - JOHN I. ROBINSON ............. ..... P resident LEO S. TROTTER . . . . . . Vice-President RAYMOND S. BANKS .................. Secretary OUTH, unless of course, it be extreme, is no handicap. How often are we struck with the truth of these words. Every- where, in all lines of activity, we find the young prominent, their enthusiasm and fighting spirit often prevailing over the deci- sions of more experienced but mechanical and unimagilnative think- ers, whose hair has turned gray in the service. lVhere could we search for an example of this with more hope of success than in a school? Let that school be St. Johns Prep., and then let us pick out a worthy example of our contention. No better example can be found than 2C. The 2C section brought before the student body some hitherto unknown youngsters who bid fair to lay claim at some future date to a niche in the St. jo'hn's College Hall of Fame. The section is noted for its athletic and dramatic achievements. VV'e will consider the former first. The team which represented 2C in the Inter- class Basketball tournament, though composed of some of the youngest players in the school, was one of the fastest quintets in the Inter-class league. The majority of the members of the team had little or no experience at the game, and all things considered, their securing third place in the series was a truly remarkable ac- complishment. On the gridiron also 2C would not be surpassed, and contributed an amazingly large number of fellows to the Stars. If the section lives up to the record in athletics which it has been al' ready made for itself, the Prep need never worry about material for its teams. In dramatic circles 2C was equally prominent, con- tributing a number of actors to VVhen Women Rule. I 95 X i g 'SZ'S Q' Y.:......'.. ..-g:'.':: r TZ' FF, .,-' .,,.Q..1'L Y , Q il' - ' p s . . fi? I- EL ..... ':.:.. .-3 -'- y - , v - . V .J , X .-s:.- ii ' v'f f-'13 ' I SQEEEEEX wg? THE CLASS ROLE joseph A. Aleksunkas-Class Basketball and Prep Second Baseball teams. George F. Beatty-4'All aboard for XYestbury. Thomas A. Burke-Has a fine collection of vests. james L. Bennet-He studies Greek and lives in Richmond Hill. Raymond S. Banks-Captivates the Professors with his smile. VVilli.am I. Cotter-The fellow with the Marcelle wave. Francis T. Day-Class Information Bureau. Frank Ceravolo-Quite a basketball player. Williaiii T. Dixon-Fond of winning medals. john F. Heaney-Member Class Basketball team. Edward S. Hinds-Always in a pickle, except in Basketball. Wilbtir A. Killeen-A brave native of Asbury Park. VVilliam T. McGinnies- Pride of the Farm. jack McGrath-Basketball and Prep Second Baseball Teams. Edwin Regulski-Always on the lookout for mistakes in the text books. Frank Rau-Always knows the number of days until vacation. john J. Robinson-Class President, Baseball player and a fine fellow. Leo. Trotter-Class Vice-President, nicknamed Leon Trotskyf, 97 N SM I 2' 5-w---1 1- f--- 4 - eff. , .fr -W ' 521225 l ' , . , 41 - S E955 - I'- -'fx 2-jg W If i : ,,::' .i -sig! 1 -,-, 111: 1.'.'-Z., :EQ 5? ET Q Hirst lgvar---zivriinn A OFFICERS JOHN GRAETZER ...................... President LEONARD GREEN . . . . . . . . Vice President AUSTIN TOBIN ........................ Secretary HERE are few classes that could suffer as many defeats as IA and keep in good spirits. Yet this division of youngsters never allowed gloom to enter their doors. Although as a whole, the class was well behaved, yet it was known to be the noisi- est in the school. Despite their reputation, the members. of IA ex- hibited such a good example of real school spirit that they soon won the respect of the student body. In the activities of the school the IA class did more than their share. A large A. A. membership and excellent support of the Year Book in its advertising campaign placed the babies in a position envied by older students. Although full of pranks, the class of IA has always rallied to the support of their Alma Mater and has helped St. john's to lap other insti- tutions, far-famed for spirit and accomplishment. Timothy Brett, Tim won the scholarship and some of the class wonder if he had a four leaf clover in his pocket at the competition. -Iohn Caseyg born in Ireland, raised in Ireland, speaks Irish. Isn,t that enough? Dudley Coughling 'lDud , a meek, agreeable fellow who often receives what he doesnit deserve. VVilliam Coughling NVee Lee , popular with everybody but his brother Dud. Thomas Daleyg Maud, quite a football playerg in fact he loves the game so much. that he often borrows text books to kick around the building. Also a class basketball player. john Doyle 5 This one ambition is to make the Professors laugh- with him or at him, he cares not. 99 Ol Cf-.. ........ 2..r e it .o W,, ,, W,, ,., A g r L , Xi A E as ' 5 5 if ig -5' it I , 3 , t ' I Bl l .I 3i '1'f fi ' Y' 0 'A A f .asia -virgfi ZEEI-..., B .,-:EQ Peter Dunng Pet's one object in life seems to be plenty of sleep. The cruel Professors annoy him considerably. VVilliam Fllenbrockg Ellen, Always has dough, probably due to the fact that his father is a baker. Daniel Fitzgerald: F'itzie. A would-be artist and a baseball player. john Graetzerg Great Sir . If it had not been for this lanky center the IA Basketball team would have been snowed under. Charles Grindleg Charles has the most happy habit of smiling even though the joke's result is a 64? mark in Biology. Francis Fuchsg a choir boy who will some day be a Caruso- maybe. Leonard Greeng not quite as green as he looks. Howard Hayesg a popular fellow especially with the teachers. Iames Henry: all the way from the wilds of Gzone Park. .lohn Kennyg Bull . Bull is one of the best athletes in the classg took part in football, basketball and Mexican Athletics. Edwin Kingg a good ball player. Frank Linaneg Midget'l. Quite a camouflage artist. Vincent Maloneg lNinnie . Is able to feel friendly toward the Faculty, after receiving low marks. Thomas Q'Neilg had ambitions to be a pitcher+the less said the better. Frederick McGuireg Minimum . Une of the best orators and spirited fellows in the class. Francis Poppg Pop , A good student with few faults. Matthew Richardg had a hard job keeping his face and hands looking a little white. Alfred Sellers-g Gertrude . Looks dreamy when reading the classics, Qperhaps he's in lovej. Joseph' Rindg joe . Not vain but never forgets himself. Francis Ryang Small but noisy. 100 . T., g I X V Q 5 F Zllirzt lgrar---Svvrtinn 3 OFFICERS AANDREW MCDERMOTT .....,........... President EMMETT SODAN ..... .... I 'ice President -TOHN DORMQXN ...... ..... S ecrerary HE class of IB has contributed more athletes to the minor teams of the school than any other class. lose 'del Castillo has proved himself one of the best runners and swimmers in the High School. John Mclieen, Arthur Mullin, Ernest McCall played on the Stars football team and a majority of the members on the base-ball team belong to us. .Our basket-ball team defeated IA. and the Commercial Department in two close games. john Melieen runs on the relay team and has successfully vanquished many note-worthy opponents. K VVe also excel in our studies. Charlels Moehinger is leading for the class average of IA and IB. He is our human dictionary. Mr. Arcadius Avellanus has complimented us on our efficiency in studies and good conduct. Our former English teacher Mr. Boland has expressed the opinion that we are best in Elocution. Our classcontains two fat boys, Dear Sheldon Pollack, our dancing master, and Miguel Hernandez, alias Mike the Cuban boy. Frederick Gehring, our noted fellow student tickles the hddle, and draws fine cartoons. Johln McCann, known as 'fSwipes,' or Fill up My Can , combs his hair occasionally. One day he .walked into school with a part in the middle and about aquart of gasolene to hold it down. Casualties-Two fainted, one cross- eyed. Ignatius Cannon, the village cut-up explodes once in a while. Emmett Soden never goes near Barnum Sz Baileyis Circus. tHe had enough trouble to escape one.j We are proud of him as he is 101 3 W 4 x' ' , A P ll ' we P as 2 if ll ! 75793 L ' , ,.'::.:: 3,-,'.'--i :T- :.-, :E- fb our Human Skeleton. Harry Vvfoods studies so much he has gray hairs. There is only one boy in our class who is always finished. His name is Charles Dunne. Peter Connolly our glazier, gives us many a Hpanel' with his antique jokes. Vincent 0'Brien, our noted Cien- tlemen Athletefl has a good reputation in athletics and studies. Harry Page, alias Marble Face, sometimes wakes up to get a zero. Pugnacious Margiore's prelsence is noticeably absent in the Elocu- tion class. In our class we have a second-hand gum dealer by the name of Pauline Fitz-Gerald. John Doris and John Dorman are our Lilliuptian twins. Andrew McDermott usually keeps order, as President of the Class, Qusuallyj. Wfild-eyed Pieter is our cannibal from Borneo. VVe are like Heinz's products-we are of many varieties. Vife do well both in athletics and in studies. Watc'li us grow and bloom and bust. To see us is to love us, but you must first see us. Seeing is believingf' I at N9 5 as .1- a www! 'I Q EB Q- in- ill! 103 Y, I I f 1 xl - T A'. I XSS' 5 e rw. Y 33235 'il ff, ' .19 , , rl ' E BE lf A 35 5 iF W M!!! ii? i - ,.-. . --i I ,ll 1-.111 :T- iii :ss?3-gQ ---rs H Zllirzt Hear---Svrrtinn G1 I OFFICERS PETER A. BENNET . . ...... Presidearzt ANTHONY KAISER . . . . . Vice-President MORTIMER MAHONEY ................ Secretary just as the Freshmen are the College babies, the members of the IC class are the Prep infants. These young students en- tered the school in theearly part of February, and though lacking valuable experience possessed by their school mates, they soon caught the St. Johns spirit and went forth into the literary and athletic helds, determined to bring honor and gloryto their school. The same loyal spirit that brought these boys out to the athletic held to compete with older and more experienced rivals, brought many of their number to every St. Iohnis affair. The ability and dreportment of the students of this class are well worth mentioning, and it can safely be said that IC has not been surpassed by any other first year class in either of these two scholarship essentials. If, in its remaining years at St. Iohn's, the class continues the good work it has started, then,-when the members graduate and go forth into a new atmosphere, they will go armed with a record that will al- ways remain a credit to themselves and to their school. Members of IC class with a short introduction. Peter A. Bennet-Class president, and unrelenting monarch. Arthur Carter-The Algebra Star, eats and digests mathe- matics. Charles L. Collins-A refined student. Robert Conlon-He enjoys a twenty mile ride every day on the old B. R. T. 105 xi qi ..-- - .IIH ms .1 W i It X lr 31 5 r iii- ' ,- .-5:.- fi H ifi: 9-jg 1536? L ir. , ..:. .Y --l v I -,-,::. 5,3-.'...Y -rg ?,' x,:E- Q H E Ai Thomas Dwyer-The fellow with a beautiful hair-comb. ' Williani J. Flynn-He likes the swimming pool even more than the lunch room. John Harrison-He doeis two things daily-eats and sleeps. VVilliam Kavanaugh-The class pugilist. joseph Hayden-An understudy of Bill Shakespeare. Anthony Kaiser-A popular fellow with an unpopular name. Frank Kenny-A son of Ireland. Paul Longua-Paul is very poplar, even with the teachers. john Mahan-He is the classs soldier and drills every Friday. Mortimer Mahoney-He has never been known to frown. Edwin McMahon-The class orator. Thomas Meany-A good English scholar. Charles Metz-A dear little student. Laurence McKeown-Possessing red hair, he is often thrown into the swimming pool to cool off. Charles Milod-Likes baseball but does not play. John Modzelski-A noisy thinker. Ambrose Mullady-Can beat Houdini at the disappearing stunt. James O'Shea-Jimmy loves to make patriotic speeches. Andrew Planding--Quite a baseball player. Sigmond Sarnowski-A good fence climber. Wfilliam Schaefer-A speaker of little note, a singer of less. Thomas Smiddy-Tardy but once since February. Nicholas Scarpati-A student who enjoys Latin. joseph Shannon-Has a collection of beautiful neckties. Arthur Voelker-A youth who has ambitions to be a pitcherg perhaps his luck will change. Robert XVatson-Gives the class inspiration, especially for Latin. Frank VVorstell-He eats between periods. 106 LF JQS Q is Lf'r Q' 3 .. .... ..--:':::: T r- .:. 7 ' X l , ., . ,.A. .- A s -, f 5-5 v 0 - ,, . ' X,-1-5 -9 r, .H E it BR 4 a . liiisiiiii Q Q Ui gi A SPECIALS You may notice, patient reader, that there are no officers designated to lead this assemblage of noted worthies. Most of those pictured here can neither be led nor driven. There is no order, no authority in this medley of men, moguls and muts. Wie are emphatically the leisured class. Here are you senior-juniors, your giant-dwarfs, regents of love-rhymes, lords of folded arms, annointed sovereigns of sighs and groans and the liege of all loiterers and malcontents. We hold all the notorious records of the school. In our ranks can be found the possessor of more late slips and absence cards than Francois could print in two summers. We cannot mention his name but there is one of us who was never known to possess any book except an engagement memorandum. Another is a very Munchausen in- ventor of alibis and gilt-edged excuses. Most of us never do anything more arduous than button on spats, never exercise our brains beyond what the choosing of a necktie will entail. lVe have made the lunch room an Eldorado to the pie-man and the locker room a place of skulls to the prefect of discipline. What are we doling at St. ,lohn's? Well when we are at St. Iohn's we're into everything. We are actors, elocutionists, athletes, anarchists and poets-you know a dreamer lives forever and a toiler dies in a day. We have dreamed dreams- some of them pipe dreams-but some that come true. We are not altogether use- less. Some of St. Iohn's athletic stars are with us, and we have comedians .with- out number. But scholarships-why do you fret us so. Small have continual plodders ever won, save base authority from others books. These earthly god- fathers of heaven's light that give a name to every Hxed star, have no more profits of their shining nights than those that walk and wot not what they are.': One of the Fathers looking over the Service Honor Roll the other dey, remarked how many, whose names are prominent there looked more like thorns than rose buds when in the garden of St, Iohnls. Give us a chance, St. j'ohn's is giving us all we are willing to take. That with her benison will help any man to make good. Gaia 107 w XXX XXX C Q04 Q MMER !1 mf, 6 O WCQ qf Q' ......., - , . E i g , gr -'tv e . F I' ' lf, .- , , fi is ,Eg I It lf ,- II ni 77 of ff !E lil V ' .i-- j i -f ,I l .,-, -'11 I.'.'l'..., zge ai-: Zigi-:EQ E H Ifinnkkvrping OFFICERS LESTER WALSII ............ .... ...... P if esident RICHARD ROACHE .. .. l7ice-President I-IUGH FLOOD ..................... .... S 6C7'8IfCL7'y T was a cold drizzly evening, and we were glad of the well-heated club room. Soon the question arose as to how we should spend the evening. After considerable discussion we decided on having our fortune told by one of the most noted readers of the future, Zehbera of seven sacred saddle blankets, and we soon found our way to her salon. VVhen we entered a tall veiled woman invited us one at a time, to a small side room where our future was to be revealed. My turn came first, and as I entered my attention was centered on a large crystal ball. VVhen asked what I wish to know, I replied, Show me the future of my old class mates of St. John's College School of Commerce. Zehbera instructed me to gaze steadily on a shining ball. I obeyed, and the following visions were plainly revealed in the crystal :-Hagan, a secretary to the wealthy Vincent Tubert: Conti as a bookkeeper, while Titcomb's with a circus, Dick Roache is revealed as a great detective hunting for Malone, a noted heart breaker, McCormick is trying to evade the payment of an enormous loan, furnished him by a fellow class mate for car fare, Romano and Baker are leading members of Arrington's popular band. A farm wagon filled with fresh supplies from a Patchogue farm is driven through the Brooklyn streets by the prosperous Muller. Sev- eral ofthe class are shown in the theatrical business: Conners and Magilligan members of the Jolly Bachelors' Stock Company: Lumb and Herzog pro- prietors of several theatres, which they are running in competition with Loew's numerous houses. Next I beheld masses of rich tropical fruits, and beside them stood Guccia, the proprietor of an immense fruit business. Now appears a vision of beauty, which proves to be the island of Cuba, and there are our class mates from that land successfully engaged as manufacturers of cigarettes. A number of our boys have entered the field of literature, and a close view of the crystal reveals Gramer, as the author of several books, Breslin as a short story writer for some of the noted periodicals, and McGuire as editor of one of the popular magazines. 111 R W fxfig-g X1 I - .... : IL-'--I - W -AY 'Ir W nf :I A YQ 213335 ll 231. ' .S , , n o E iiiyif f ip . ' 1- M6 -i W. li EEKI il I f- if i 5 Egpiemriting OFFICERS WILLIAM C. RICK ,.................... President FRANK M, TVTCCORMICK .... ....... V ice-President FRANCIS I. BIER ............... ....... S ecretary HEN the students of the Stenography Class started their work in September they went at it with the enthusiasm and energy that have been the characteristics of the class since its inception at St. John's. They realized that their stay at the school was short and all worked together with but one purpose and that was to place the Stenography Class of '18 on record as one of the most active classes that ever carried the banner of St. Iohn's. The members of this class have been able to live up to the standards of St. Iohn's men, and have supported their school to the UttC1'1'1'1OSl. The members of the Stenography class are 1- Joseph G. lrslinger, James McCarren . Thos. G. McXWalters John Barry, ....... Edward A. Grady .. Arthur O'Keefe .... Patil Manthey ..... VVilliam T. Crowley Joseph Hughes ...... joseph W. Dalton . . Frank McCormick .... John Betsch ....... Joseph A. Schmitt . . VVilliam C. Rick .... The typewriting speed king. Mc is said to be Trish but his stenography notes look like a jewish daily. Is still pounding away on his Royal. .Jack must be older than he looksg Qheys always read- ing the draft newsj. The record books keep faithful tab on the number of fellows Ed has downed, but there is no record of the number of times he has thrown a certain animal. A The class truant-ofncer. . A young humming-bird from Glendale, L. T. A husky youth who fears nothing fexcept perhaps homeworkj The busiest fellow in the class, always in trouble. Wlho can sleep while he stands. Class vice-president and Lacrosse star. He likes one room in the school fthe lunch roomj. Schmitty sold more Liberty bonds than any one in the class. 4 VVill is the class president and is about to go to Camp Upton and join as a Red Cross typist. 113 St. Zlnhrfn Snngz Thy sons are here to-day galore Qld St. Iohn's, our dear St. Johnls, And true will they be evermore Old St. John's our dear St. john's, Thy colors bright, the red and white, VVe'll wave aloft from morn till nightg Victorious they will show our might, Old St. johnls, our dear St. johns. Come gather around me now my boys, And welll sing them a hearty song, VVe'll sing of the mother who Watches us And guards with her arm so strong. VVe'll sing of the halls Where learning thriv Qf friendship deep and true, VVe'll sing of her sons, her loyal sons, St. Johns We'll sing of you. St. Iohn's we love you St. Johns welre true A banded crowd and brave, A cheer for old St. Iohn's, my boys, Let St. John's colors wave. The currents of life run in quick'ning form To their home in the distant sea, And happy the man when a friendly face Lights the haze of his memory,+ The far off haven of rank and fame By valor's strength is won. Then up with the sail, let the breezes blow In the good old ship St. johnls. Hurrah for the red and white And cheer the team to victory Fight, fight for every inch St. John's honor to defend Rah, Rah, Rah Rah, St. john's, sis boom bah And locomotive by the score And We'll Hght with a vim That is dead sure to win For old St. Iohn's. 114 C . y . J 4 -.4 15-15 n fi R fv 3 5'-125 15 giiigkff 1 --egfi Laiiass ga g - 5 ig . kr, 571. Elnhrfa A. A. Agitatioln made England a Democracy. Agitation freed the negro slaves in the United States. Agitation has been the watch- word of St. Iohnis Athletic Association for the past year and has -,prod-uced magnificelnt results. The A. A. has come into its own through a bombardment of boosts and knocks that kept its activi- ties always before the eyes of the studehnt body. The year began with a campaign for one hundred per cent membership, lead by our able and energetic president, Mr. Edward L. Curran. He appeared before the assembled students at the first quarterly reading of marks, and set the whole college agog by his stirring words. The drive was a grand succeses. Registered students who are not now members of the associatioin are few and negligible in other respects as well as this. The union of so many of St. John's boys had a marvelous effect upon the spirit of the college. Down in the High School these loyal enthusiasts began to plan and devise means of raising money. This was the inspir- ation of the novel and successful play staged by the prep players. A dance committee composed of Messrs. john McCormack, Wfillard Brynes and Charles Gallucci conducted two very successful social affairs, bringing together many of St. john's loyalest sons and their friends. These efforts to keep things stirred-up have cul- minated in the publication of this year book. The project had its in- ception in the A. A. and immediately spread through the student body as a general activity. To-day the Athletics Association is in better condition finan- cially-even after a war-time Basketball season-than at any time since its organization. We have renovated and paifnted the gym- nasium and installed new seats, safe, durable and neat in appear- ance. The college authorities were not slow to help those who 116 xl , X 4:4-:N : A--rr'-'ig' . .... 1 .-A--.. 5 - ,f- A li I xii rw I W i kr' 1 J t 15 ll, i Sli' H J BL if ' ffl .eff is R 543 1- at r it ,b is 5 E Aw were so willingly helping themselves and in consequence other im- provements were made, chiefly those looking to the accommodation of Visiting teams. Our new shower room is one of the most sanitary and up-to-date rooms of its kind in the city. VVe rave raised our service flag and pole and only the other day a new flag pole was planted at the corner of Lewis and VVilloughby Avenues and a large new flag unfurled there. In a word the year has been one of unprecedented activity and splendid accomplishment. PHYSICAL DIRECTOR LOUIS MCINTYRE 117 JN if i xy 5 ifiu . if 1'-3 f , ,-?ig ,Q J 4T l E isa .5.sf Q' ' 'W . ,Z 'Q' F1 Igvli ,iltff , . f, , . ,nfq a . Q ZH it . i -, -J. X , , .I N, I f J X 1 , X ' v v ' ,VD A , 1 5 1 42, ' ZW ix I ah 1' E a I ,, -'S 3 1 4 E Z 1 e I MXZ4 D nyfl, l l N ' ' , 1 I I it ' l J 2? ' ,+zf5:i7 A J 1 .- Q7 , ff p in H. GOETTE Captain strongest teams in the NCE more the Varsity basketball team has annexed the Catholic Championship of the Metropolitan District. For the past five out of six years this title has been held by the red and white five, against such sturdy opposition as that given by Manhattan, Cathedral, Brooklyn College and others. The season of l9l8 was brought to a successful close on March sixth when the Varsity gained an easy 36 to 30 victory over the Cathedral College quintet at the Manhattan Casino. Although the score would indicate a close call our boys had an easy time of things after the first few minutes of play. The schedule for the past season was one of the hardest we have had. It included games with the East. This in spite of the fact that in the midst of his work on the schedule, Manager f'Bill Brown was selected for service in the National Army. However, Ed. Smith his assis- tant set to work and compiled a list of games that kept the team going at top speed. The most important games were with 'XYest 118 A QI U., ,... I ?- nr,-,,..n . ,--.. Q -f K 5 x , 2 p :rr , . : 1 - ' ' Q V. ,W r 'l ., J ,. l ffffz -3 W 1 . .1 V ,.::' . --ig gl l .,-,::.:x ::.'.'.., Q .-.5 iil-l Point, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, Lafayette, City College, Crescent A. C., Manhattan, and many Naval Reserve Teams. Against this formidable ar- ray we returned with nine victories and eight de- feats. 3 The opening game was played at Wfest Point and the army lads finally succeeded in romping offiwith a victory, after going neck and neck for the first half. In this game jim Mahony, one of the best guards ever produced at old St. Iohn's, showed his skill at , foul shooting, making five out of six tries. He also caged four difficult shots from the court, totaling ' thirteen of his teams twenty-five points. iii- Probably the most exciting game ever witnessed I. TVIAHONY on the home court was that with Yale. Our boys started with a rush, obtaining an eight point advan- tage in five minutes play. At half time We led fourteen to eight. Things looked bright for the home team, but in the second half, Old Eli, famous on gridiron and court for her bull-dog and never-die spirit, soon tied the score. The lead swayed too and fro until the last few minutes when three long shots by Bushby and Van Slyck pulled the game out of the fire for Yale. Here Mahony again was the star caging four goals from the field and five from the foul line. We As the season progressed the boys hit their stride, beating Dartmouth in a hard fought contest, by the score 32 to 25. In this game Duke Farrell caged six difficult goals from all parts of the floor and together with his able team mate Jim Mahony ac- counted for twenty-eight of the thirty-two points. Victories over Cathedral and Manhattan followed, Then in one of the roughest games ever witnessed on the home court, our Varstiy live met defeat at the hands of the Crescent A. C. However one of the cleanest and cleverest exhibitions of basketball was given by Jim Mahony and Captain Nicklas of the Crescents. Both players were team mates C- 4. H . s two years ago, and rated as the best in the city. Jim outplayed his opponent holding him to two baskets, 119 I. FARRELL gl f . fi fi ,f-x X,-1-S 5 fs E if 151' i' A L s ll r A - f-'r fe A Y ' . ., , , r. - U ix L: a- . -- if-5 1 25- 15 if S while he himself scored five points. In the first half the score stood ten to ten, in the second half the superior weight and strength of the Crescents as- serted itself, giving them the victory. The games with the Newport Naval Reserves and a team from the district Naval Station, led by our own Joe Murphy, resulted in important victories for the varsity. Captain Goette was a tower of strength in both contests. The Columbia game played at Morningside Heights Gym , was a keenly fought contest. The first half found us leading 15 to 14 but poor shooting and loose guarding allowed the New Yorkers to come out on the top end with a score of 29 to 21. The Annual Alumni game was the big social event of the basketball season. It was certainly great to see the old faces and old friends once again. Although the game was marked by the friendly intercourse of the players, a high class brand of basketball was displayed. In the Alumni line up were found Teddy Iollon, who in the old days was the idol of all, joe Murphy, last years Captaing who is now with the naval reserve, Turk Barry, Dan Collins, joe 1Veissg Tom Donlin and l'Dode Lyons. Dave Yates who has contributed much to establish St. John's on the Ath- letic map, refereed the game. It was the triumph of youth over old age. However nobody seemed to care about the result as everyone cheered for both teams. Great credit is due Coach John Crenny for the successful way in which he directed the games. He, by the way, is an old alumnus and was a member of the Championship 1910-ll team, which went through the season without a defeat. The steady playing of Captain Goette at centre figured largely in the teams remarkable Showing against such strong opposition. Kelly, Lezoli, O'Brien, David- son and Schmidt also deserve a word of praise, for their able assistance in the season victories. VVith L. KELLY 120 F, LEZOLI xl , El l mls we Us 2? 5 git gli al li -1 'ff 69 :5 lla - this excellent material a much stronger combination can be looked for to represent Old St. john's next season. As we go to press we have to sadly chronicle the loss of two of our best basketball men. Jim Ma- hony and Duke Farrell have joined the Naval Reserve. This is a terrific blow to the game at St. j'ohn's. These men were the mainstays of the team this year and each had two years more to spend at college. Duke Farrell had been elected to head the team as captain in the coming year, and could be depended on to instill his lighting . . . spirit into whatever combination would be built around him. But Old Glory needs just that fighting I- DAVIDSON spirit now: so while we regret our loss we are glad to offer our own heroes on the altar of patriotism. VVe could not expect those who fought so loyally for St. j'ohn's to do any less for their country. Our love and prayerful hope goes with them. May God keep them safe and bring them back to us, better men-if that were possible-than they are. Joseph Farrell has played two years on the Varsity and his work has been of the highest order. During the seasons of 1916- 1918 he played at center and though of only med- ium height and of a slight build he out-played and out-gamed many a bigger man. He is one ofthe best Hoor men that ever wore the Red and Wfhite. No matter how fast the game Farrell seemed to be every where, forever chewing gum and saying nothing, except here When you heard that cry and look- ed to see whence it came, invariably you would see Farrell darting like a flash of light toward his op- ponent's basket. A second more and with a turn of his wrist, the ball would be through the net and the score-board boy would be hanging up a new ,MW - number. Jim Mahony was like him in this deft- 1 ' ness in handling the ball and he excelled Farrell . W. O,BRIEN 121 4 . r 4..,. ...ge 1- -. - X ' 2 315 , - ' , , - 'f T 'S EL. . - .-:-:1- 4 5 ij: is ll L Y - I ,.::- V- --iii, .,.t::.:, :g g-f i r?-sg on long shots. Dozens of times Jim electrified the crowds in St. Iohn's gym by caging clean shots from points beyond the middle of the floor, and this after dodging past two or three of his opponents. Mahony was a wonder at getting through the defense. The only way the enemy could stop him was to play the old Army game of putting a guarding forward on Jim, who would devote all his attention to following this speedy floor guard. At times even this method failed as was the case at XVest Point in December last. He was the bright particular star of that game. The cadets themselves admitted it. If his team- mates had played anything like up to the pace he set the final result would have been a different story. Again in the Crescent game, op- posed to one of the cleverest forwards in the East, Felix Nicklas '17-Jim was a whirlwind. The game as a whole was a brutal affair to watch for the Crescent team far outweighed our boysg but the one bright feature of the evening was the battle of , ' clean sportsmanslike skill between Nicklas and Mahony. The score book gives the edge to A. SCHMITT 'fNick but he was really out-played by Jim, as anyone who saw the game will admit. And lol all that glory gone. Vlfeill miss these boys but bless them again for the step they are taking. Wfe are learning what it means to give in these days of stress, but we are better, richer for our giving. MANAGER BROWN CoAcH CRENNY Asst. MANAGER SMITH 122 X .Q ig E gillgr A l s.t. Q 1 . ll clrr 2 if ifi? A P -P - tt' - 1. I if +..- - ,gf 'I' if 'ifiifi ig i 3: ,.':I' . -it - hiiiiill zg- W-.-i1ag::Ei .-, I' if A lgrrp Eerakethall FTER a very eventful season, marked by numerous in- juries to the various players, the Prep team ended its Basketball season in a triumphant manner. Although the team did not measure up to the expectations, it made a very credit- able showing. In the beginning an abundance of material was on hand and there were bright prospects of a very formidable basket- ball machine. But because of various accidents, the team during the course of the season became greatly weakened, consequently losing many otherwise easy games. VVith Damico as commander-in-chief of the Prep, it launched its drive, which from the start wars labelled Hsuccessfi Dee prov- ed from the initial game to be a dynamo of energy. The first game, about which few remarks are necessary, was played against the Reserves. Here the Prep Hfivew proved themselves a well-coached, well-balanced aggregation. Needless to say, the game was a walkover for the Prep. A new luminary bobbecl up in the person of Ednie who displayed a wonderful knowledge of' the game both on the offence and defence. The team went on, beating Stevens, St. Pauls, and Richmond Hill in succession without apparent effort. In these games, there appeared the same splendid brand of Basket- ball which characterized the first game. The real season opened at home in a game against Era-slmus, which at the time was leading the P. S. A. L. After a very sensational game marked by clever floor work, our youngsters emerged victoriously by the score I7-16. In this game, Damico carried off the stellar honors, scoring fifteen points. Scharmann played well for Erasmus. Here Captain Damico showed that after a few weeks more under the vigilant eye of our Coach, Father Hafner, he would be the equal, if not the superior, of any 'school- boy player in the Metropolitan Districtq 123 4 .rw f X ,, fm t, W,-cg-,f,:.,' , 5 935. . f :fa 4 1 1--,QQ , 1 Q f Qs Q 'W Wx xx . f' Q ' - f 1 f qw ' T 51' .H 4 Q x , , I F, P1 fs: Q J X f lf!! ,? 1 Q. J f QL 1 ' A 1.,w..L -f-. '.fv'kL5m.. - W 1 J x LV' N113 A . V- i K 5 f 1 X? j J 1 124 Y FTM: if-S i , I 5233322 NA-SNS iff' ' -gin - , - F ' 5 'A-Eh fg'1Yv 3 'lj W 1: :E gy Soon after, Mullholland and McKenna leaped into the lime- light by their able handling of the ball. They formed two impor- tant cogs in the smooth-running Prep Machine. But alas Plate had decreed a series of disasters. NVith the season as yet in its infancy, Father Hafner was forced to substitute Johnnie Byrnes for Mull- holland, whose injuries received while doing his bit on the grid- iron now began to make themselves manifest. Byrnes, much to the surprise of all, proved himself to be a bulwark to opposing teams. This combination in practice seemed to be invincible, des- pite this setback, and all looked forward to uninterrupted success. Some authorities even at this early time ventured to forecast that St. John's would land the Borough title. Nothing of importance oc- curred after this except the cancellation of St. Peter's and forfeit of Newtown. XVhile practicing, Damico was hurt and with this accident the outlook of but a few weeks before became clouded and -dim. The next game was with the fast St. Ann's Team of New York. The captainlelss five were swamped at the hands of this aggregation, by the score of 43 to 8. Here for the first time was shown the necessity of a player of Damico's type. Wfith c'Dee -out of the game the team practically went to pieces. The old fight- ing spirit was gone and the playing of the former games was suc- ceeded by a period of ragged and spiritless play. There was no passing, and it seemed as though the very fundamentals were for- gotten. VVit'h this defeat still fresh in their hearts, the Prep went forth to wreak vengence upon the Alumni. The Prep romped off with the laurels although they lost the services of Damico for the rest of the season. Many old faces were present at this game. Though the Alumni were out of practice they played remarkably well, and at times forced the Prep to extend themselves. Creehan, Durkin, 125 JS Qbrm-fx r S , ,....... 2, 2 l : rl . taas Q - - - -- . - cs . y K V ' K ..-- .I--ig! Y'.'.'.':.l: :J.'.'-... --4 2,1 -: HA-523. ' ,,-,A 5 ,ss Q Ui X McAvoy, and Grady flashed some of their old time brilliance and drew rounds of applause from the spectators. After this game the team put in for repairs and another call for candidates was issued, with the result that two new men were in the later games. These two were Casazza, St. Johns stalwart full-back and RedH Conway, who for a time bolstered up the team in great style. Though the team looked fairly good the old fighting spirit was gone, due chiefly to the loss of indomitable Damico. VVith a grim determination to fight to the last ditch, the team once again took the floor. Then St. Anns, Trinity, Erasmus and Brook- lyn Prep defeated our Prep in rapid succession. Throughout these games, the playing of Byrnes stood out prominent and often served as a good tonic to the other members of the team. Although the team was caught in an almost inextricable slump, every man was lighting with all his might to brace up- and help the team out of its difficulties. Then came the sad news that McKenna, Mullholland and Flannigan had been forced to retire from the Game. Now the hopes of the team seemed beyond all rescue. Through all these defeats there was one who was striving to save the team from further shame and humiliation. He led the team against the enemy, fighting with all his might to snatch from them the banner of victory. But it was of no avail, for the team did not seem to respond to his increased efforts. This person was Cv none other than the balshful, smiling Harry Xlloods. Although un- sung in the public newspapers during the past season he hung up a record that is an object of envy to school-boy guards of the city. On the defense he was a tower of strength, he seemed to be every- where at once, coming from unseen places and breaking up the at- tack of his opponents. It was principally due to his quick percep- tion and hair-trigger thinking that the opposition was kept from rolling up the score. VVith Byrnes at the centre, Red,' Conway and Ednie forwards, 126 Q xx-7-5 flggt , i , ., 2, -t - - I Y, A sg' 1X T 111 : .-.. .1 ,.'f .51 eff-f ' - - 3. and VVoods and Carsazza guards, the season came to a close with Trinity High School, then claiming the Catholic High School Championship of the City. A large crowd turned out to see the game, although from the viewpoint of the spectators it seemed a hopeless game for St. johns They did not however reckon with the ever-present hghting spirit in the heart of every lad from St. .Tohn's. VVith a spirit that creates heroes Damico donned his suit and rushed into the fray, just as defeat seemed inevitable. From that moment an almost hopeless defeat was turned into a glorious victory. The team, fired with the spirit of their captain, played like demons, sweeping the Champion Trinity Five from the floor. The team work was superb and the passing bewildering. St. blohnls more than doubled the score of their former conquerors, win- ning 41 to 20. The playing of every member of the team was excel- lent, although the credit of the victory must go to Damico. Thus the season that spelled almost failure for St. j'ohn's ended in a blaze of glory. This game also gave St. john's a claim to the Catholic High School Championship, and settled beyond a shadow of doubt that had the team, which started at first remained intact, the Borough title would now be resting in the Hallis of St. hlohn's, and the Prep Five,' would have been proclaimed one of the great- est Fives gathered together in the history of school basketball. Witli nearly every member back next year a great team is looked forward to, one that will win honor and fame for the name of St. Johnis. 127 All Svrhnlzmlir Basketball AMICO, the dashing forward and captain of the Prep team made a forward position on the all-scholastic team, and has been heralded as one of the greatest Prep players is the Greater City. Edelstein Bushwick DAMICO ST. JOHN'S Blumenthal Eastern District Cherry Bushwick Scharrman Erasmus Right Forward Left Forward Center Right Guard Left Guard L. DA M100 H. XYOOD Louis Damico was not alone in bringing honor to St. -lo'hn's. Harry VVoods, the stalwart guard whose record of holding his op- ponents to three field baskets has not quite come to light, gained the guard position on the second all-scholastic. Barnes Erasmus Robinson Bushwick Levins Boys' High WOODS ST. JOHN'S Coffey Eastern District 128 - Right Forward Left Forward Center Right Guard Left Guard 5 1-r 1v'9 lgw E 3 A. iv alfa .- ,v S -:--' ---fi'-'iff T L' Tr-1. ..,. .. ,--- i 'I 4- ' 2 ,, , , .r ig gi . - .-51- ?l- . -3 5 T' LE 1,7 'jx' Lui 'fi 'tif - si Glnllrge Elnivr-0112155 Eazkvihall i ITH the coming of the basketball season, once again the Interclass Basketball Tourney in the College Department was ushered in most enthusiastically. Although the Sophs made a runaway of the race, going through the tourna- ment without a defeat, at times they were very hard pressed, and Were forced to the limit to win their games. On the whole, the series was extremely interesting and closely fought. The season opened with the Sophomores spanking the turbulent Freshies. Though the Sophomores were never headed, the battle for second place proved of deep interest to the undergraduates. The juniors gained second laurels after a strenuous ight, being closely pressed by the Freshmen and Pre-Medical classes. At the beginning of the season it looked like a walk away for the Sen- iors. However, much to their chagrin, they found that Dame For- tune was only Hirting with them. Wfhen Frank Kleinklaus+the darling of the court-fell sick, Mutabilis Fortunau threw the Seniors down. Many a thrill was furnished by the games. Butler and Sheerin -of the Soph-s ' and Aylward of the Freshies, played some won- derful basketball. Their shooting and all around playing were re- markable, and we can safely assert, that, were it not for their re- spective weights, they would have this season sported the varsity attire. Great praise is due to the Sophs for their clever team- work and all-around abilities on the court. The juniors and Pre- Medsi' had fairly good teams, but at times the team-work of both was very poor, with the consequent loss of many games. The Seniors, very early in the race, were forced to retire be- cause of an injury to one of their foremost players. This was none other than the redoubtable Arthur Callahan. Wfhen anyone wishes to End out how much such a game of basketball can cost, just ask 129 Xfxssfbk ggfxfx Q' , ,N 4 ........ 4. R e . 1 T sg: 'Q 5 if - -e -er. fs E ' ' I ' -:- l , , E .ne E Ei FL. - T WJ W f Q- 'ft W fr ,.:I' L -ii i -.'.z:.:: --g g.,.i: NEE. s 5 .nA A v ' 'ftilif Eli Arthur. The greatest surprise of the tourney was the appear- ance of Ed Curran upon the Hoor. Edu, though not much of a basketball fiend, nevertheless gave some of the youngsters a few points concerning the game. After a very interesting run the tournament came to a speedy termination, with the Sophomores leading, and juniors, Freshmen, Pre-Medical, and Seniors following in the order named. SOPHOMORE TEAM HE Sophomore class, winner of the college tournament was represented on the court this year by the following mem- bers-Hundley, L. F., Sheerin, R. E., Burkhard, C., Butler, L. G. Three important substitutes, Mullholland, Salmon, and Cur- ley, were always on hand to rush into the fray. The line-up itself gives us an insight into the strength of this team, without going to the records. 130 1517 sry' -HW Q 4 .g - 53151. 45 ,5 , lt Xi -:7 ,, -'il'-'if F , ,,,A - 1.,..-.T ' ,Vi Y i I , 2 l s ' 3 i 45 ' S Si Ht -4 1. 'I .... N s ' g . L, ' 'B ' ' 1 . - . Q g all ,t 1 4 y 1 gt! t -1 I 5 ,f t f' . A 1 . 4 ff Wren Zlnter-Qllama Ezwkrthall HE Prep Inter-Class basketball tournament resulted in a very close and interesting race for the championship. The result was in doubt until the final whistle of the last game. The 4B Class finally emerged as victors. Special interest was at- tached 'to the series on account of its being the first ever held in the High School Department. Each class was particularly anxious to have the honor of winning the first tournament, with the result that the various games were hotly contested. The tournament was opened by the victory of 3B over ZA, which at the time was badly organized but which later proved its worth as the runner-up in the final standing. The intense rivalry be- tween the various sections caused the attendance to be excellent throughout, and the spectators were well paid for their interest. Each game was well played and extremely exciting, many requir- ing extra periods to determine the winners. After a sea-saw battle the 413 Class beat back all opposition and won the pennant. Their task was no easy one. Before they could claim the championship honors, they had to shake off the hot pur- suit of no less than four teams striving closely for the title. For a time it looked as if they would be defeated, but two successive victories over the strong 3A and 2A teams cleared their path to victory. It isa strange coincidence to note that the 3B team de- feated both the 2A and 4B aggregations, though they themselves were eliminated by a second-string team. The 3B victory over the 4B team was due more to luck than to strategy or skill. Their victory was in great part the result of a severe injury to one of the 4B players. Much credit is due to the captain of the aB, Thomas Conroy, whose excellent playing was the feature of the tournament. He was ably supported by-the other members of the team, and their 131 C Kin' All' ' E A Q Rui H remarkable teamwork, together with his individual playing, proved too much for their opposition. There was no fault to find with the referees, and all concede that the best team won. Vtfith the con- tinuation of such a tournament many stars will be developed, which will add greatly to the strength of the various representative Prep teams. 4B TEAM HE 4B team, one of the best collections ever got- ten together from a High School class, took the floor with the following players in the line up: Conroy QCapt.j L. F., Cordell, R. F., Specht, C., Mack, L. G., Fisher, R. G., Beside these, Fanning and Tiernan were always held in reserve in case of emer- gency. 132 f we A N , if , 'P . 'Q i i r XX Q , ,. , ' x. y A . , ,lit-.,h I ' . fe' All . L Cf bg ' r 5. ,gf - . ag 5 'f' 'cxg Qi S1 R W Huraiig 'igaarhzrll I-TEN Father Hafner, our coach, issued a call for candidates for the Varsity Baseball Team, six veterans from last year's team reported. Captain Grogan, second base, Lew NVaters, pitcher Frank Lyons, catcher, Jerry Davidson, first base, Dutch Goette short-stop, and joe Farrell, outfielder, formed an excellent nucleus for a successful team. Leo Kelly, a veteran of two years, having been troubled with injuries, joined the team after the Stevens game. Among the new players the most promis- ing are Tom Sheerin and joe Alyward, outfielders, and Joe Malone, infielder. The schedule compiled by Manager John I. Butler consists of fourteen games. The list includes West Point, City College of New York, and Ford-T ham University. Relations between the latter college and St. J0hn's have been renewed after a break of four years. Two games will be played with the Pelham Bay Naval Reserves and one with the Naval Headquarters from New York. Owing to the incessantly bad weather that prevailed throughout the mid- dle of March, the Varsity team started out badly. Cn March 27th with but two days of practice they journeyed to VVest Point and were defeated by the Army in a close game. This game was featured by the brilliant pitching of Lew Waters who, besides holding the heavy-hitting Army team to ive hits, struck out ten men. 133 Q 'r...4..... ,,.f 1 -.-.-:.' 1 1 Ll .. .... 1 ..:. L.: L ,F-X 5 ,.:- 2 if if Qs' ' rf , VCE ,if'l.'sf:ff1Qf-H F 5 TE bull 5551 .p --ig fi l -IEEEN 23.13-..,. :j- ,5:, - fa ,-ta Score of the St. john's-VVest Point Game. St. John's Army Name A.B R. H. PO. A Name AB R. H. PO. A. Aylward, lf. 4 0 1 O Nlurray, cf. 4 O 1 0 0 Grogan, 213, 4 0 O O NICGOWHH, 3b. 3 1 O 1 1 Jones, p. O 0 O O 1 Gomer SS- 2 0 0 6 Mason, if. 4 0 1 0 0 Davidson, lb. 4 0 1 5 Xjvidal, lb. 4 0 0 2 0 Lyons, c. 3 O 1 9 Foster, 2b. 3 1 1 3 O Farrell, cf. 4 O 1 1 DHVlS, ff- 3 0 2 0 0 Sheerin, rf. 4 O O l Esjiiigliki SS' 3 3 3 13 3 Waters' P' 1 0 0 1 Muffin, fi. 2 0 0 0 1 MHlO11C, 3 0 O 1 Tate, SS- 1 O 0 O 0 Totals 29 0 4 24 Totals 31 2 5 27 5 Errors-Chadwick, Vlficks, NVaters. Earned Runs-Army 1. Two base hit-Mason, Davis, Left on bases-Army 4, St. Iohnis 7. First base on balls off Vtfaters 1,-off 'Widermeyer 1, off Jones 1. First base on errors-Army 1, St. John's 1. Strick out by Waters 8, by Murrill 12, by Vifedenmeyer 5, by Jones 2. Hit by Pitcher-by Murrill QCfoettej Time of game 1 hr. 12 min. Umpire-Cullem. 1 2 L3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total St. Iohn's O 0 O 0 O O O 0 0 O Army O 0 O 2 O O 0 0 0 2 ST. JOI-IN'S vs. CITY COLLEGE After facing Columbia University with a team crippled by injuries, and suffering an overwhelming defeat, the Varsity on April 2nd trounced the City College of New York Team by the score 10-O. In this game the Red and White players swung the willow with a vengeance, macing 'Thomas the op- posing pitcher, for ten solid hits, including a triple by Aylward and a double by Catcher Lyons. VVater's excellent pitching was supported by errorless ball. Joe Aylward led the batting with a scorching triple. 134 'x 3 l 2 x ww L .N I.. ! ' 135 fl L lr W I I l A U J Qi k 3 Si i l XSS' I'W j ' 1 ' if Gig'-T . .. ' 1 fl. ' t- , . 5 M FE, Vi! mv. ' ii. 3 ' ' fl SAE : 'ITS ' ,fb ::::: 2111 4 eg., , - Q fr A ..f-i Il , .---l I' ' lg ::- 'LiEv' -2?1i:'E- 5? has A St. john's. City College Name A.B R. H. PO. A Name A.B. R. H. P.O. A. Aylward, lf. 4 2 1 0 O Sieehil, cf. 4 0 1 1 3 Grogan, 2b. 5 1 1 2 l Roberts, 2b. 3 O O 2 3 Goette, ss. 4 l l 2 O Matthews, c. 3 O 0 6 0 Davidson, lb. 2 1 0 5 0 Mullins, lb. 3 0 O 9 fl Lyons, c. 4 l 2 9 3 Shannon, ss. 3 0 2 3 2 Farrell, cf. 3 l l 4 O Lebosky, lf. 3 O O Z O VVaters, p. 4 1 O O 2 Gr'nw'd, rf. 3 O O O O Sheerin, rf. l 2 1 1 0 O'Connor, 3b. 3 0 O 1 1 Malone, 3b. 4 O 1 4 0 Thomas, p. 3 O O O Z Totals 31 10 8 27 6 Totals 28 O 3 24 ll 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total City College 0 0 O O O O 0 0 O O St. Iohn's l l O 0 O 6 O Z . 10 Errors, City College, Og St. Iohn's, O. First base on errors-City College, 25 St. Iohn's, 2. Two-base hit-Lyon. Stolen base-Sheerin. Left on bases- City College, 65 St. John's, 33 Bases on balls-Off Vlfaters, 35 off Thomas, 5. Struck out-By Waters, 4, by Thomas, 6. Hits-Off 1fVaters, 3 in 8 innings, off Thomas, 8 in 9 innings. Umpire-Mr. Brown. Time of game-1 hour and 45 minutes. On April 25th the Varsity trimmed Cooper Union Institute by the score 4 to O XVater's pitching was, as usual, every effective. He allowed his oppon- ents but two scattered hits and struck out twelve men. Captain Grogan in this game made three hits off Goldman, the opposing pitcher, two of these be- ing doubles. Catcher Lyons, besides throwing out three would-be base stealers, fanned out two hits. On April 3rd the Faculty took it upon themselves to show the Varsity how the games were played in by gone days. The Faculty might have shown the younger boys how it was played, but in this clash they were beaten by the score 9 to 3 in a seven inning game. The Teachers lined up thusly: Father Gorman, pitcher, Father Hafner, catcher, Father Faivre, lst base, and Smith, Znd base, Father Costello shortstop, Teddy Jollon, third base, and Fathers Connolly, Kries and Carey in the outfield. Father Gorman started to 137 S . ,. .,1-, - ,il ' 2-i. .,.. .1 ...Qing A - g ,-X 3 .-1:27 i 3 'V 71 'E F5 '. -..5 ,fi 1- .' T' ii' -' a iiifiys- X pitch and lasted just two and one-third innings, after which he gave way to Father Smith. The Faculty, potent with the big stick, started the scoring by pushing three runs across the plate in the hrst inning. Father Costello got a base-on-balls after which Teddy Jollon and Father Smith hit singles to the outfield. Father Hafner was out at first but Father Faivre came through with a two-base hit that cleared the bases, accounting for the three runs of the Faculty. The Pedigogues were minus the services of their star intielder joe Boland whose steady playing around first base in former years was es- pecially admired by the fans. Father Smith struck out eleven Varsity bats- men. Score of the St. John's-Faculty Game. Faculty Name A.B R, H. P.O. A. Name A.B R. H, P.O. A. Fr. Costello, ss. 4 1 0 2 4 Aylward, ss. 3 3 Jollon, 3b. 3 O O 2 1 Grogan, Zb. Z 1 Fr. Smith, 2b. p. 3 1 1 2 l Kelly, lb. 8 0 Fr. Hafner, c. 4 l 2 10 2 Goette, p. O 1 Fr. Favier, lb. 3 O 1 9 0 Lyons, c. 11 1 Fr. Gorman, p.2b. 3 O O 1 1 Wfaters, cf. 2 O Fr. Connolly, cf. 4 0 0 1 O Malone, 3b. O O 1 Fr. Kries, lf. 3 O O O O Sheerin, lf. l O Fr. Carey, rf. 3 O 0 0 1 Smith, rf. O O Total 30 3 4 27 10 Totals 27 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total St. Iohn's O 4 4 O 1 O O 0 O 9 Faculty 3 O O O 0 0 O O O 3 Errors-Father Hafner, Father Favier, Father Gorman, Kelly. First base on errors-Faculty 1, St. John's 2. Two base hits-Goette, Kelley. Three base hit-Sheerin. Base on ball-off Father Gorman 4, off Father Smith 3, off Goette 3. Struck out-by Father Gorman 2, by Father Smith 7, by Goette 6. Hit by Pitcher-Goette fFather Careyj. Umpire-Staab. The Varsity in this game treated themselves to ten solid hits including a triple by Tom Sheerin and doubles by Lyons, Kelly and Goette. Captain Bob Grogan scored two runs, being passed three times and securing a hit. 138 l7X , Q' ':: i ::'- WP lpn.-i .u '-Q Y' - - If N' - t 4 ff ' ,V g '5 ! ' 1 t Vp -I , v ' I 3 ...- ' 'S f3E1. ' ' - 2. 232-..,. 'A a .- - , 'Y--5 ' - i'- :3' 'E Cn April 6th the Varsity traveled to Hoboken and were defeated by Steven's Institute by the score 2-O. The two runs of the Visitors were due to three errors on the part of the St. Iohn's infield. The particular star of this game was Wiaters who, besides allowing his opponents but five hits, slammed the pellet to deep left field in the sixth inning for three bases, but was left stranded by his teammates. The games yet to be played on the Schedule as arranged by Manager John Butler are as follows :- M ay 4 Naval R. Head at Home 7 Pelham Bay N. R. at Home. 15 Fordham at Home 18 Pelham Bay N. R. at Pelham Bay Park 21 Upsala at Kenilworth 28 C. C. N. Y. at New York 1 June 1 Cathedral at Home 2 Fordham at New York l l - r f Sr. Jon N 's FIELD 139 X 1 Q Xf,..9 M nag '- X1 ---f--.f- -4': 1 '-'.':: T ' ,.,, ..... f A . -,F f f 2- 3 ' 'or ' - f- 5' , 7l'52'i' I J 1 ::- : -L , 5.122 1J.'.'.. i :? i,,- i-.-. :?- - Hrrp 'Baseball VVhen Father Hafner called for volunteers for his baseball army, double the number of last year's enlistments were recorded upon the Prep roster. Although very few veterans were left on account of the numerous enlistments in the war service, through the ceasless efforts of Father Hafner a very formidable team was moulded to uphold the honor and glory of Qld St. Iohn'sl'. The schedule, arranged by Manager Byrnes and Assistant Manager Mylod, was indeed a very creditable one. These two boys succeed- ed, where numerous others had failed. This year, the students found Xavier, Poly, Ossining, Manual, and Erasmus on the schedule, teams that St. johns had never formerly played. The season as a whole was a marked success, both financially and in the number of games won. George Casazza, the star Prep pitcher, was elected Captain, and indeed no better man could have been chosen for such an emin- ent position. His work with the willow throughout the entire sea- son was remarkable. VVhe1never there were runs needed, George was always at 'hand to start the onslaught, and, when it was started, 'twas Good-night for the opposing moundsmen. Tn the majority of cases these slab-men thought they were in the first line trenches at Yerdun, for, when Casazza's attack was launched, they were driven to their dugouts under a rain of heavy shell fire. His pitching was far beyond censure. In every game, his delivery was faultless, and we can safely assert that, were it not for poor support, he would have romped off with every game in which he started. Damico and he were the outstanding luminaries of the season. , Lou Damico was always at Casazzals heels in the batting race. With his trusty black bat Lou could slam 'em all over the 141 Q CTT I-X' eg xx ' ...... v. 5 3 A - - - , ,. , I EZZTZE 551-f5:'i iff.. , v , . , EL. if lllcs-2 - i ififi. -:If lik fa 3, 1 ix' -rl -Lg I- ,, .'.::.z ::.'.'.... -g- i j .:E- fb lot, knocking out homers, triples doubles with little or no concern. In a word, this shifty first baseman used to hit 'em 'fwhere they ain't consistently. His promenading around the inital sack was great, covering the bag in big league style. Dee could get any- thing within ten feet of him, and some of his pick-ups would have made Daubert turn away in envy. Some boy that 'iLou ! The playing of Byrnes, McMurrer, and O'Bri.en was fineg their work oftimes acted as a wonderful incentive to the team, at times thereby snatching a victory out of a possible defeat. Mack, Harris G'Neill and Lowe, although but youngsters, played a remarkable and consistent game throughout. Mack especially was the star of this quartet. Getting off to a bad start, due principally to a sore arm, he gradually increased in merit, until at the close of the season he was heralded as one of the best .southpaws in .scholastic ranks. Much praise is also due to Harris and Lowe, who covered their posi- tions like veterans. The season started with a game again Bushwick, which ended in a disastroufs' defeat for St. johns, the score being I I-I. This defeat was in great measure due to the erratic fielding and lack of practice. Both Mack and Casazza pitched good balls and it was due solely to poor support that they were vanquished. Casazza and O'Neill starred for St. johns, while Rems did well for Bushwick. St. john's opened its season at home in a game against Im- maculate Conception which ended in a 3-2 victory for the Prep. The pitching and stickwork of Casazza was up to his standard while Harris and Lowe contributed much to the gaining of the triumph. Then came a defeat administered at the hands of the strong Xavier nine. Although Casazza pitched in his best form, holding his opponents to a few scattered hits, his teammates would not support him. 142 A f-1 - '-'-'- ?EEi55Q ggi 2 Ek ff an ' r - S i i if Tig ' i iii ' ii 6 The next two games ended in victories for the Prep nine. The first game was played against Lincoln High, the score being Ir-7. Although Campbell started the game, he was soon driven to cover under a fussilade of hot shots. Mack next took up the burden and proved unhitable. He was the real star of the game, while Casazza and Damico played a good game both on the offense and defense. Then came two defeatsg St. Peterls winning a clean cut victory 3-O and Poly smothering our temporarily crippled hopefuls I3-O. This game was played with four regulars out of the line-up. Ossining High was too easy. Vile could have won Ioo to O but were sat- isfied with a 20-3 score. The big surprise of the season came when Casazza's pitching made Brooklyn Prep look like a parochial school team. Heartened by his great pitching the boys got busy and hit and fielded as never before. The final count was IO to o. On the following Saturday we met and easily defeated Manual 9 to 7. This game should have been another shut-out for Casazza but with the score 9 to O the boys grew careless and -nearly threw the game away on their 'hard work- ing captain. Vlfork like this shoxvs that St. -lohn's is coming into its own again in base ball as THE VTNCENTTAN goes to press we are waiting for still more glorious triumphs and are expecting to wit- ness the most successful season ever. illiinnr Eaarhall ESIDES the Prep team, three other strong and almost un- conquerable teams-namely, the Stars, the Midgets, and the Prep 2nd team, are this year upholding, the lofty prestige and renown of St. Iohn's Prep. Under the able tutelage of the 143 XXL-9-1 l AE '-r Q' u,,,..,.. ...rt -,-, , Q-l,.,...1 - T . . 5 - Z 313 - 'I A i 'E it A- fc' H- 1 .E T 9 smiling Father 0'Reilly, these fast teamlets were formed. They have gone through their schedule trouncing some of the best teams of like weight in the city. In many instances they have added new laurels and honors to the ever-increasing cluster at St. johns The Star team, the lightest team of all, has proven a great credit to the school by the brand of baseball which they displayed, and their consistent winning. Opening the season by a 4-2 defeat, administered by the fast and 'much heavier St. Thomas' nine, they soon recuperated and came back strong. I-n the next games they defeated the St. Rose of Lima team and the P. S. 3 aggregation by overwhelming scores. Throughout the greater part of the season they kept up this winning streak, dealing out decisive defeats to their opponents, and suffering but a few unlucky defeats. The Midget team, which was one of the fastest ever seen at St. Iohn's, with Geo. Goetz as its captain, completed a very success- ful season. Starting with a victory over the strong Trinity nine, by the score of 6-2, they kept up the spirit, defeating various Class teams of Cathedral College, until they met defeat at the hands of renowed Holyoke Irs. However, they were not discouraged, for in the next game they gained a decisive victory, and kept on beating all-comers. The all'-around playing of Todd and Goetz was fine, proving that in a few yeans they would beyond a doubt develop into stars. The Prep 21'1Cl team presented this year ia rather formidable array. A creditable schedule was arranged by manager Harry Russell, and the Prep 2nd team completed it in a great style. The team met some of the strongest second nines in the city, treated them all alike, mowing them down under strong concentrated at- tack. The first game was against the Yardley A. C., which resulted in a 2-2 tie. Poly's 2nd team was taken next, and was defeated 144 Q 44- Q-9 rx aff' f-2-ff-' 55555, 5,31 it R 'I' an V' 4 r ' 1 ir 23231 --iffi T :-- ' E- by the score of IO-Q. The fscore, though close, does not show how completely the Poly team was out-classed. The Minor Teams are not toasted-nor roasted-as much as their Major Confreres.', Yet they have done their bit silently and well. No more can be asked of any man. 1444-Q WM 145 1 1 1 5 1 ,i ii l F N X P 1 I . fx I , H J 90 v 11 .ter I ,p , J 'Q eil' ' r U i i 1917-18 'TTT E ff Elgrrp illnnthall WGR high school students, a return to .school has one re- deeming feature. The excess energy stored throughout three months of rest in the mountains or by the sea-shore seeks outlet. Vtfhat a cheering mob was there to greet the football team as it charged upon the held for nrst practice. joseph Specht, the lately elected Captain, brushed avvay the memory of countless hay rides. Joe and his formidable lieutenants, Damico, McMurrer, and Casazza were out to make a big Autumn drive. The first game vvas at Flushing. Despite the whirl-vvind play- ing of Captain Specht, and the brilliant work of Full-back Casazza, the heavier weight of the Flushing men carried the day. After the Flushing game the need for practice vvas very ap- parent. Under the able guidance of Er. Hafner, the Prep practiced very diligently in preparation for the Erasmus game. Vlfhen the day arrived every member was in the pink of condition and a glori- ous battle with the crack Erasmus team was looked for. Although the Prep lads at times svvept the Erasmus players from their feet, the punch seemed to be lacking. The result was a victory for Erasmus. The palm was borne by Goebel and McPhee of Erasmus, while Casazza, McMurrer, and Cotter starred for St. -lohn's. 147 gg f if .g ni gfel a1.ai2,E3.1I-.... :T- - girii-fg ii ii Q 4 The next game with New Utrecht witnessed a sudden reversal of form. The contest ended in a 6-6 tie, although St. johnfs should have romped off with the victory. After brilliant line plunging on the part of the backheld men, Conroy, the diminutive Quarter-back, was pushed across the line. This was the first goal scored on New Utrecht during the entire season. After a tramp up the field, the Prep team was prevented from further scoring by New Utrecht's stiff defense. - This spirit was continued, and in the following two games the Prep decisively trounced the Freeport and the Peekskill Military Academy teams. Tn the first game, the Freeport team was white- washed by the score 64-O, this being the highest number of points piled up by any Brooklyn school on this day. Mack, the stocky little End, Casazza, Damico, and XVoods came to the fore with spectacular playing. The team work, the forward passing, and the 'individual work were all very encouraging to the coach and to the supporters of the team. In the following game, the Prep displayed a remarkable brand of football, downing the much heavier Peek- skill eleven by a score of 22-O. The defensive work of the Camp- bell brothers was a big asset to the team, while the speedy playing of Fanning, Specht, and Casazza proved to be the bulk of the offen- sive. The Peekskill team offered a somewhat strong defense, but not sufficient to offset the onslaughts of our boys. In the next game the Prep took the field against Fordham, a-nd considering the circumstances, St. johns played an admirable game. In the first half Fordham gained a decided advantage, but in the second period they were completely outplayed and outfought by our boys, who, however were notable to overcome the advantage already obtained by Fordham. The game ended in the favor of Fordham by a score of IQ-O. A few weeks later the annual game between St. johns and Brooklyn was played at McGoldrick oval. After a closely fought 148 f SLl- if-'L Q it S .,AW V, A - g I, A , 221223 il i 7 .rv Q 'T' Q xpf' All' ' E 1 , N53 -: f 3 ' 'V' at ' - .-s:.- 'A' ' ' ' S' .f it -X contest, Brooklyn hnally gained the verdict by the score of IQ-7. The first two touchdowns made by Brooklyn were scored through excellent kicking. After this, the two teams battled furi- ously, each scoring a touchdown. Casazza was the star of the game, making himself famous by his sixty yard run. The other luminaries were Campbell, Specht, Vfloods, and Mack of St. ,lohn's, and Q'Rourke and Bschmann of Brooklyn. The punting of Bill Kelley was the feature of the game. After the Brooklyn defeat, the Prep took the field once more, and avenged their overthrow by vanquishing the Marquand School -score 7-6 . The next and final game of the season was played at Stamford, and as the main-tstays of the Prep were crippled, the weakened team lost to Stamford by a I3-O score. Although the Prep lost the majority of its games, nevertheless the season was very successful. St. john's was placed fourth among the Brooklyn schools, and had three of its players on the All-Scholastic football teams. A , 9Fm'fY1m-..- A l 1 '--.nu ' -f f... , -..AHWIW-v--'V , K mfffwtf J '--.m.-- Ag! '! cg? Q-...,-Q.. 149 X55 , Q rw X' C A 'r,,,,,j, w T - g v 5 t -' , ' .p i 5'-It rl t ' sig i '---- ee .5 H Sim' Zllnuthall Gram Wlhen the initial call for candidates for the Star Football team was se-nt out by Father Dougherty, the coach, a feeling of anxiety and disappointment spread throughout the school, for the candidates who appeared were almost totally inexperienced, and the prospects for the usual strong Star team were none too bright. Not a bit discouraged, Fr. Dougherty took the raw material in hand and before the finst game had arrived he placed a Well balanced a'nd exceptionally fast team on the gridiron. Frank Bausch, the manager, chose a fast team for the first game when he picked out the Adelphi midgets, and only through the all-around playing of the Stars, were they able to emerge vic- torious by the score of 6 to o. The next three teams met were Our Lady of Victory, Blessed Sacrament, and Hale A. C. Each time the star team was the winner, and confident after their four straight victories, the youngsters met the heavy Flushing eleven, and though greatly out-weighed they fought courageously but were not able to hold off their bulky opponents and were badly beaten. The next three games resulted in easy wins for the Stars but in the last game they suffered defeat at the hand of the Brook- lyn Midgets, after playing the most close and exciting game of the year. Throughout the season the great work of Captain Herzog, Tood, McCall, I. Fitzgerald, Hertgen, and Bausch was responsible for most of the success gained by the team, as they formed a strong- hold around Which the rest of the team was built. The playing of Salmon, Mullin, Liddy and Doyle is also worthy of mention. A banquet was held on the Thursday before Thanksgiving in honor of the team. Fr. Dougherty, Captain Goette of the Varsity Basketball team and Captain Specht of the Prep Football team, were honorary guests and addressed the members of the team, 150 0 fr r a. r e r a 5 A 1x...,: 1 A -fx Y - ' 522125 Xp-5 233 ' ' , , , ln - 5 L52 ll - 1 ' ffl ei W if Eglx : . --ig? .,-,zur -jA i ,.-jf1Q-:E- sg 5 M congratulating them upon their successful season and on the tight- ing spirit they displayed. Fr. Dougherty was praised by each mem- ber of the team, and they fully showed their appreciation of his fine coaching. The banquet ended with predictions that the Stars would be more successful in the coming year. It is certain that St. Iohnls will never have to tear for excellent material for her Prep Football team, when she has such an aggregation ot players to choose from as those who have played on her IQI8 Star Footbrrll Team. BM 5.5! 'Ik' FIX KTN KYX, 151 1- All-Svrhnlantir Zlinnthull APTAIN joe Specht, our sturdy tackle, and claimed to be one of the best players in the city, made all-scholastic tackle for last season, adding new honors to St. John's. Vlfell may St. john's Prep be proud of her gridiron athletes, for with Specht, George Casazza, the husky full-back, made that position on the second all-scholastic team. Sparks Smith Ludewig Quail Moller Sweeney Souville Smith Mosezenski Schiebler CASAZZA FIRST TEAM Sadler New Utrecht Daisley Manual Wfilkinson Erasmus Hehl Brooklyn Harden Brooklyn SPECHT ST. JOHN'S Spears Boys' High O'Rourke Brooklyn McPhee Erasmus Goebel Erasmus Daniels Boys' High SECOND TEAM Manual Boys' High Left End Left Tackle Commercial Left Guard Boys' High Center Erasmus Right Guard Brooklyn Right Tackle Erasmus Right End New Utrecht Quarter Back Manual Left Half-Back Poly Prep Right Half-Back ST. jOHN'S Full-Back l52 Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle Right End Quarter Back Left Half-Back Right Half-Back Full-Back 'Glhr Eikem N the thirty first of May lastqyear, a trifle dusty, but our ap- petites unimpaired, we were lunching in the Florence lnn at Tarrytown. That we had walked from New York amus- ed somewhat the Ethiopian who brought the linger bowel. S'Hikin', eh? Vlfell Uncle Sainlll git you nexl week, 'den you git 'nough hikin', was his gleeful comment. Uncle Sam did get some of us on .Tune fifth, Registration Day, but we've done lots of hiking since. Vlfe like it. We strolled to Roslyn one day and came home by way of Hempstead. Another time we walked the length of Staten Island and discovered that Tottenville was founded by a certain Mr. Totten who could not have been very hospitable be- cause all visitors now have to eat in Perth Amboy. VVe've roamed all over Orange Hills. We have walked to Patterson and sur- vived it. In October, Section 2C visited the home of Wfashington Irving and gamboled all the afternoon in the quiet glen made fam- ous by our old friend Icabod Crane. VVe have some real Hchampsl' in our ranks too. Ed Curran and Father Docn walked to Prince- ton, N. J., a distance of forty-eight miles, in something less than twelve hours. Itis a long way to Berlin but we'd get there. Herels hoping that they give ws a chance. . 153 . 'zav '-f' A 1 1 Z I -Cai . I, L : - -. W J!-5 I .ii -- , v f 1 i ll ' , . 1 e sf lsafiiili l - ' , ,fc i 153: 1 E ' - Xa L AQ' .i--5, -3- S 33, if ' Erark I URIN G the Scholastic year St. john's Prep devoted but little attention to track athletics. This lamentable neglect is chieidy attributable to a lack of material which made competition with other schools somewhat stale and unprontablef' Despite this year-long inactivity, track athletics seem to be the subject of an eleventh hour revival of interest. A word of explanation will not be out of place at this point. A short time ago a celestial inspiration took form and substance, and being gently wafted earthward, seized upon and totally engulfed the thoughts, ambitions, and life purpose of our worthy Physical Director, Professor Louis L. McIntyre. As we go to press, the entire school is in the throes of a mighty convulsion and a veritable tidal-wave of enthusiasm. Our venerable Ph. D. has decided to hold a Prep Field-day, and the project seems to have aroused boundless joy in our ranks. Every afternoon one may see numerous youths in running outfit, cantering about the cinder track, in strenuous preparation for anticipated laurels. The Half-Mile will be the feature of the day, Mylod, Meegar, Damico, Ed. Kelly, Malone and McMurrer will be the starters in this event. Of the various field events the High and Broad jumps, the Pole Vault and the Shot Put will undoubtedly attract the greatest interest. The Class-Relays promise to be closely contested, and to afford a goodly measure of excitement. OFFICIALS FOR THE FIELD DAY Honorary Referee . ........................... REV. EDWARD L. CAREY, CM. ........... LoU1s NICINTYRE Starter ............ Referee ............................................., EDWARD L. CURRAN Louis Kimus Clerk of the Course ........................... ............. Track Judges, LEo ICELLY, CHARLES ICKRATH, FRANK L1LLER,, HERMAN GOETTE Assistants ........................................,. DAVIDSON and WELLS Marshalls of the Field .. . SAILORS from the U. S. S. REcRU1T ! 5429: l54 L, DOERNBERGER VV. BYRNES ALBERT MILE TROPHY 155 THE MHJTARY TRAWUNG COMNHSSON THE STATE OF -4 New vonx ,efgp E 1- diff? 31, if gil l? J- cz r W C H iim, may 10, 1918. Father Moore Pres. St Johns College, 75 Lewis Ave. Brooklyn, New York. Dear Father:- At the conclusion of this, the first year of Military Training for the combined students of St Johns College and St Johns Preparatory School, I wish to express to you my appreciation of the excellent results obtained. At the beginning of the season there were few, if any of the students who had received any previous Military Training, and you.now have a company that you can be justly proud of. This company forms a part of the Cadet Corps of the State of New York, and is directly under the supervision of the State Authorities. The officers and non-commissioned officers of the Company have obtained their rank only after having passed the required examination, and have been commissioned and warranted by the State of New York as such, and bear the same relation to their organization that the officers and non-commissioned officers of the new York Guard bear to the senior forces of the State. The Cadets of your company have given strict attention to drill and through their own efforts have developed into what can be classed as one of the best companies in the State of New York. Very sincerely y B. Captain. - . f ' 1 St. Elnhifn Glailvta In the early part of the scholastic year, when Capt-ain Downes announced that a cadet battalion would be formed at St. -lohn's, great enthusiasm was aroused among the students. Friday after Friday they could be seen marching around the field followimg attentively the instructions clearly given by their efficient com- mander. In short, they entered into the military drill with a spirit that surprised both the faculty and the drill master. Qne hundred and fifty cadets were enrolled and the attendance at weekly drills has been up to the standard required by the military authorities. Progress was noticeable from the very beginning and week after week the Cadets advanced so rapidly that by May ISY the drills were discontinued since the entire course of training as prescribed by law was covered. After the last drill the cadets who showed ability in military tactics throughout the year were selected for the examination for cadet commanders. The following were isuc- cessful: Cadets Herbert Robinson -and Frank McMurrer who re- ceived commissions as Captainsg Cadets Armand Salmon and Joseph Aylward who received commissions as 2nd lieutenants and Cadets Thomas Conroy, john Holland, joseph A. Malone, Francis Lezoli and Frank Lyons, who were appointed sergeants. At the close of the scholastic year the Cadets will spend a month in camp at Nyack thereby completing the military training course of the year. Wie are doing our best, ready to give our all, to keep Old Glory flying, the ensign of hope for humanity. L T af li T viif-WY all n-if ' il - . I. X, .... - A, .V s, sl, lu ' '-'- EE 5 T 65172211 Glauara HEOLULEY and philosophy tell us that the happiness of the future life will consist in the beatific vision of God, The essence of that eternal bliss will be a perfect quiescence of intellect and will. Such a delight. though to an infinitesimal degree, comes over our souls on quiet afternoons, as we wander in the shadows of old St. Iohn's, while the warm languid sunshine steals over the wall to kiss the spring flowers, and the whispering April breeze woos the perfume of the roses. Silence and a deep inward peace consume us. Vlfe are content to linger beneath the murmuring elms, and forget the petty squabbles of the world, for this is a snapshot of eternity's bliss. There is another earthly happiness, the essence of which lies in action- in strong concentrated, sacrincial action. Such is a soldier's happiness, in the midst of a bloody charge, when death-dealing bullet and shells scream by him unnoticed and unminded. Such is the happiness of humble Sisters of Charity, cloistered by the white-washed walls of a hospital. The soul, plunged into action, forgets the miseries and passions of the world, and rises to an ecstacy that the simple dreamer never experiences. The source of this action and earthly happiness is. found in alliance to a big and fighting cause. To-day the war-robed world holds in its bloody hands unnumberecl causes. They are gifts for those who will sacrifice. There is the cause of old Ireland, forced again upon the world by a blundering government. There is the cause of America and the Allies, a cause that steels men's nerves, and warms menls hearts and thrills men's brains-democracy, as found in the right of the quaint Flemish maids to spin their silk in peace and quiet, in the right of the Belgian peasant to sow and reap his grain and bow his head to no command save the far off sounding Angelus belly in the right of the old French farmer to sit in his wooden shoes by his purpled vine clad hut, with his children on his knees and his loving wife by his side, bathed in the glory of the golden sunshine, unshadowed by the upraised sword of the scowling T-Tung and last but most of all in the right of Americans-men, women and children-to sail the heaving emerald seas, unfettered and unharmed. There is one other cause written across the world's great manuscript, con- taining in its essence the triple cause of God and Church and Country. The men allied to this cause, have given, as no other organized body of men, the-ir life-blood and treasure to Christ, the King of men, and to America., the Queen of Nations. 158 'EF 9 5 Sf' ' X' 4 .-'- : -.': z: I I.-5, ..,.. ,.,x.. , ,. W Y -f A - - .fr is was -fe 1 I W! : JSI' , A- vi xii. -'.... V :TY L-.-iJ.fig3.i?- 5 A They constitute thirty percent of the national army and navy. They have gone forth already, with a song upon their lips, and the cold unkindly stars have found them with a smile of peace upon their whitened faces. At this very moment their blood is drenching the plains of Picardy. Ay, blot out-you scoffer at Catholic loyalty-blot out their blood from the red stripe' of our starry banner, and the scarlet crimson will fade to a watery! hue. Theirs is a cause to which the Catholic youth of America should hearken. Devoted to God and Church, they have bound themselves to rally round the Cross, and bear that emblem of infinite love, willingly and joyfully. Surely their inauguration must have been the working of an omnipotent God. In the days of '61, when Abraham Lincoln asked the Catholic Clergy of America to engage in War camp work, and minister to the social needs of our soldiers and sailors, the request of the man of sorrows had to go unfulfilled. The clergy had neither time nor money, nor the organization to accomplish such a magnificent work. God, with His all-seeing eye beheld the present catastrophe, and between the days of '61 and the days of '17, there was born and nurtured a fraternal order, whose cause I am pleading. Catholic in principle, and Catholic in action, it spread from New Haven to every town and hamlet of these United States. From a handful of men, its membership has grown to an army of live hundred thousand. From an unknown clique, it has become the most potent force for good, the most val- iant defender of Holy Mother Church among the Catholic laity of the world. And when our president, when Father Wfoodrow spoke the words of Father Abraham. when he asked for soldiers for the battlefield and wardens to keep his soldiers in the pathway of virtue-there rang in his ears the answering cry of this beloved order, there pealecl forth over the length and breadth of the land, as clear and inspiring as the pealing of our liberty bell-the magic words of the Knights of Columbus: We are coming Father 'VVoodrow, five hundred thousand strong. The trumpet call of our president sounded but a year ago. And yet by the first of May, 1918, over six million dollars had been raised by the Knights of Columbus, to keep our soldiers pure of heart and strengthen them against the maddened Hun. Eighty buildings have been built, centers of legitimate and wholesome pleasure. Chaplains have been appointed, by their intercession, to well nigh every regiment in the land. Chaplains have been sent by these Knights of God across the sea to raise the blood streaked face of some brown haired lad from Maine or California and press his dying lips to the crucifix. 'Wherever Qld Glory flings its folds to the breeze. there will be found waving above the 159 51151-f .ffl-is 'I if 7 C v C Je it N' H ....., 1 1 mm i, A ,..x g i - Lx T? ' 1' 5 W I . - ..: --: .... EL: Q 3? i -, , - t' ' , ,-a -. 5' s up - ,it l i if k a 'Z We is g . ui M , ....l . ......, :B alt-,,.gk:E. 5 - I J men in khaki and the boys in blue, the simple majestic banner of the Knights of Columbus. 4 Men of Catholic faith and education! Here is a cause with a triple glory. Here is an order of laymen with a mission to perform. As surely as God raised the monks of Cluny to purge tenth-century Europe of its ills, as surely as He mobilized the stalwart Jesuits to stem the riotousness and fury of a false Reformation, as surely again as He sent St. Vincent de Paul to dry the eyes of weeping France-He has to-day called this order into existence. He has breathed His image and likeness into its soul. He has clothed it with His sanctity. He has given it the command to battle for Church and Country, to win back by word and deed those who have wandered on the by-paths of error and to si- lence with reason and patience those who would spit on the robe of His Church. Ay! as a linal gift to sinful man, as one more attempt to unite all the world under the standard of Christ, and to bring peace and happiness to men of good will, God has placed in the burnished heavens another sign in which to conquer-the flaming emblem of the Knights of Columbus. A EDWARD L, CURRAN, 318 ff'-'AL Aw db N. 1-,A A DEAD LEAF 'Twas a dry withered leaf of a summer agonc Frisked about on the fresh April breeze, As if life had returned to its skeleton form At sight of the green budding trees. Qn the wind of that fresh April day it rode, A seer rushing forth from his cave Vlfith an oracle grim to proclaim unto all,- How close to our birth is our grave. 160 R memes -11V ,Q Q RFQ Qifkigfk j 'm.T it . .,-, ,,'x,-W h---- I i i 1 -' - 7 fi ' ,,.C:'el- . V Q 2553 xv - f ii 1 4 , .X I Y fm - ,ff IH- . T was Thanksgiving night. Outside the chilly autumn winds were catching the little brown leaves and whirling them around and around. In St. John's auditorium was a merry, chattering gathering of theatregoers. One by one the College youths with the crease in their newly ironed trousers as sharp as a paper's edge, and their hair parted in the middle by loving mothers, ran the gauntlet of four hundred curious eyes. How gently did' Warren Hundley remove the scarf of his lady love. Some cruel on-looker remarked that his manly arm lingered just a triHe too long about the fairflady's neck. The ushers groaning in soup and fish were stalking to and fro like the guards on the platform of Elsinore. The fragrant odor of Mary Garden and Djer-Kiss was floating through the throbbing air. Then the soulful harmonies of a cello, the lingering sweetness of the violin, and the brilliancy of a piano burst forth into the strains of Rolling Stones. Footlights flashed. The music died. Up went the curtain on St. Iohn's annual play. Around the stage hovered the spirits of St. Iohn'S old time actors. No doubt they had been lured from the happy hunting ground by the brilliant acting of Edward L. Curran, '18 and John E. Ryan, '18, who had won their spurs years before. St. john's had also its julia Arthur's,, julia Marlowe's, and Ethel Barrymore's. Therese Burns, who had gained a name in Strongheart and 0Hicer 666 -Irene Paret, Genevieve O'Brien, May McGuinness, and Helen Hand, the winsome little maid, helped in the lingo of the stage, to put Rolling Stones across the footlights. 162 2' f-E xx-Jig ,W 1' HJ TRY. .3'T 'W .fd ' li a ft - Es:ilEEll A thunder of applause repaid the cast for all the weary weeks of practice. John E. Ryan was at his best, while no one could believe that the nervous, love- sick Dave Fulton was the darling dimpled Edward L. Originality and pep were furnished by all who took part-Seniors and Juniors. Wells, Kelly, and O'Brien skipped around the stage with an alacrity that rivalled the light-footed Douglas Fairbanks. When the curtain fell upon the final scene and the orchestra beat a retreat to the Gym we all knew that Rolling Stonesv had gained immortality. When the cast appeared on the Gym floor, they were fairly showered with congratulations. Some suggested that the ladies o-f the cast sell kisses for the Knights of Columbus war fund. But it was feared that Edward L. as Dave Fulton had cornered all the available supply. Financially-as well as socially- Rolling Stones proved to be the best ever. The A. A. had to secure larger coffers when the receipts came piling in. Swiftly the hours of night and love tied by. Youth and beauty bade farewell to the most memorable event at Old St. john's. It was the Seniors' farewell appearance. Years hence they can look with pride upon the Thanksgiving of 1917 as one of the few nights in life worth remembering. We assure them that they will not be the only ones to whom the recollection of Rolling Stones will be sweet. St. John's and THE XIINCENTIAN will inscribe it in the golden book of memory. 163 - W lhllilwl HE hand that rocks the cradle grips with even a firmer hold the tiller of the Ship of State. This is a discovery, po.ssibly of value to New York State politicians, made by the St. john's Prep Players in their musical comedy hit of the season, VVhen Wonieii Rule. February I2 was the auspiciouls date of the performance, and besides the facts of untold value to state-craft there were many Hfindsl' of a musical and histrionic character. Speaking of cradles only emphasizes the fact that XNhen Wfomen Rulel' was the first attempt of the Prep Players on a large scale. The effort was a splendid success, a hit emphatic. The reception accorded the performance was most encouraging. Everybody was pleased and said so in unmistakable terms. The book, written by T. C. Dougherty, was a glimpse of the far future when women in complete control out-Murphy Murphy, while the mere men plead pitifully, not for a place in the sun, but for standing room at the polls and the vote that has slipped from their trembling fingers. Aided by a dashing Lothiario, with whom the suffragette leaders have fallen in love, and by a young lady who is working for the cause, the lowly men finally obtain the vote. Witli an interesting plot, good singers, new dance is-teps, and genuine comedy, the audience acclaimed thesplay a success by frequent applause. From the opening number until the final, the chorus, composed of both boys and girls, was a decided feature of the performance. 164 The ,students were aided by a number of young ladies, to whom no small amount of credit must be given for the success of the show. The efforts of some of the young men to conceal the fact that they were not suffragettes were very humorous. Willai'd Byrnes, as black Hardy , the Real Man who steals the Senate vote, acted his part to perfection, as did Miss Anna Conlin who played opposite him as f'Daisy Doodles , the male-vote agitator. Thomas Conroy as Arabella Lotsajawn cleverly portrayed his part. Joseph Specht, as Big Margaret Murdock impersonated a new character, a woman political boss. Miss Irene Mullen sang An Qld Fashioned Wfifew, and Miss Madeline Vance sang My Litte Irish Rose, each one aided by a chorus of girls, who afforded the audience a great deal of pleasure. An outstanding feature was A Baby's Prayer at Twilightu, sung by a tot of five years, little Miss Dorothy Bartholemew. Miss Irene Paret and Miss Dolly Archbold also sang and were encored several times. john Wa1'd as . Mrs. Sullivan and Charles McAuley as 'fMrs. Katrina Schmaltzn, kept the audience in a continued uproar by their noisy arguments. Mme. Militant Devere, played by VVilliam Conlin, created a great deal of fun with his impersonation of a fussy, high- strung suffragette. Father Vincent Dougherty was in charge of the play and was aided by the following: Stage Manager, Peter Powers, '18, Electrician, Charles Ickrath, '19, Master of Properties, Iuvenal Marchisio, ,IQQ Assistant Master of Properties, ,Ianies Conway, JIQQ Musical Director, E. L. Curran, ,18. ff Q All ss Wi 9 WM x 45 was Xwg K kt X, X I I 7 if I f .1 .' lv ml Ma . ' viii is -Q Z L w P? l N S' j A Q -J 165 OB111' Eahgilsf Shrink 0 lBI Mumx 166 i S ' ' jgh r VJ-S ln, A E at .Ht 4 . J' 3 an r' 'E -:ETIEQ X' ....... , n , i C 'fff 'l e f I Z' 323312 1 ' QI, ' -T I' - ' f- i .ffr o i F U . ,. - rl--gg . . .,-,1:. :f.'.'.., X S Snhaliig nf the Elvznrh Hirgin Marg UO Jlffcufy, conceived witltouit Siu, pray for us who have recourse to thee . This Society was organized in September, IQO2, under the title of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and under the patronage of St. john the Baptist. Its object is the fos- tering of a filial devotion to the Motheriof God and the practice of virtue and piety among its members. In conjunction with the Sodality a Perpetual Communion Lea- gue was established in February, IQI4. The meetings are held weekly on Thursday afternoons. A series of conferences have been given by members of the faculty, the subjects dealing with topics of vital interest to Catholic laymen. The attitude of the Church toward Socialism and the pseudo- science of our day has been carefully and interestingly explained to the members. OFFICERS Rev. John F. Long, C. M., Director Rev. C. A. I-Ierr, C. M., Asst. Director First Prefect ................................ Robert Graham Second Prefect . . . ...... Flrancis X. Downing Secretary ...... ..... R obert S. Grogan Treasurer . . . ....... Allan A. VVells Organist .... .... F rancis X. Neumann Sacristan . . . ......................... Thomas Hill CONSULTORS Matthew Carey .... ........................ T homas Conroy Joseph Salmon . . . ................. Francis Klaess Willieam Brown .... .'. . Augustine Annunziata Joseph Aylward . . . ...... . . .h ........ Daniel Durney Ecce mme tempzzs acceptaZ7iZe,' ecce mmc dies safzf-tis. 167 REV M. A. DRENNAN Spiritual llvirrat WRQM tin1e i111n1e111orial it has bee11 tl1e custo111 of students of St. johns College to devote tl1ree days of tl1e SCl100l year to prayer, 111editatio11 a11d spiritual exercises. Tl1is is but in accordance with a11d i11 recognition of tl1e sterling religious and moral to11e which underlies a11d pervades every Catholic system of education. Qnly those who have studied the psychology of the subject C2111 -fully realize and appreciate tl1e spiritual value of sucl1 a retreat. Tn tl1ese days of ra111pa11t 111aterialis111 and so-called ra- tionalistic te11de11cies in education tl1e worth of sucl1 soul-to-soul co111111u11ion with one,s Maker is inesti111able. Tl1e exercises this year vvere l16lClOI'1 tl1e 20th, 2ISl, and 22nd of March, a11d were CO11ClLlC'ECCl by tl1e Rev. M. A. Drennan, C. M., erst- while President of Niagara University. His n1asterly discourses on tl1e signihcance and necessity ofthe spiritual life and its especial ap- peal to S'El1ClC11lS were a joy a11d an inspiration to us all. On Friday afternoon, after tl1e conclusion of the exercises, Confessions were heard, and o11 Saturday 1TlO1'1'll1'1g El'1C e11tire student body approach- ed the Holy Table. Following tl1is, a Co111n1union breakfast was served i11 tl1e Gy1T11'lZ1lSL1111. Duca'm emu in S0ZflLl1df71fC?7f1'lf et loqzzar ad 601' cjusf' 168 D 9 5 E 0 IETIES 5-5 QQ 6? i3 -Q: gli: 169 fe Zig.. I r 3 Q H., . I I Eli - ...fr 'f 1 -2 f E11 i I - Y Y , . . S ........-.. i rf--, ..... t.,-1--Ng ll A P Y C3 5 P ' v 0 COLLEGE LITERARY SOCIETY UDGING from its membership, the College Literary Society is a more powerful magnet than Spring with all her roses and whispering leaves. For years, the society has been tottering feebly about, living on its past reputation. This year the 1918 men have given it a new birth. Under the guidance of the Reverend Thomas A. Gorman, and the presidency of Edward L. Curran, '18, the society has become the most active scholastic organiza- tion in St. j'ohn's. lfVe will not soon forget the visit of cheery little Mary Sullivan, one of New York's best short-story writers. Her rippling Irish voice, the roguish toss of her head, as well as her lecture on short-story writing-did more to win our love for English, than all the dusty tomes, that we brooded over in the days of yore. Then came Francis Burbanke, understudy for Lionel Barrymore in Peter Ibbetsonf' So splendidly did this master of dramatic art portray the character of the old Major, that the class room, usually so dreary on winter afternoons, awoke time and again to spontaneous outbursts of applause. Perhaps, the most important catch of the whole season was made a month ago. Dr. Myles Murphy-an international celebrity, chief of the Gov- ernment publicity bureau, opera singer and playwright-honored us at our May meeting. His subject was Publicity. We shall remember his gentle smiling face, his Irish eyes of blue, and the music of his voice. Besides ideas worth while, he left us gems of Irish humor-bits of colored glass to charm the child that lives in every one of us. Like the youthful Bacon, we have taken all literatures for our province. We have laughed with Corneille. 'VVe have become enamored of Dostoiev- sky and Tolstoi. VVe have sounded the genius of Goethe and Schiller. 1Ve have wept with a Sienckiewicz. Lectures by Edward L. Curran '18 on George Eliot, by Robert J. Graham '18 on Shakespeare. and by Joseph Pfanenshlag on Cardinal Newman, are but a few of our sallies into the realm of English literature. . 'The class of 1918 have not labored in vain. St. Iohn's College Literary Society will remain after this Class of Precedentsn as one more iniperish- able token of their love and devotion to old St. Iohn's. 170 2-'V C-'L g' S . 2 .i . s it A 'A -'s H .: Q ffl? lk riff: 1-3 5? T ' ..'::' U -i X i-T l. -'f x-: Q PI KAPPA PHI HE Pi Kappa Phi fraternity ig the senior frat. lt had its birth when the present seniors were third year prep students. The first year was spent in organization. 'With Robert Graham as President, Ed. Curran as Vice- president, Rob Grogan as Secretary and Arthur Callahan as Treasurer, the new society flourished. The frat men procured pins that bear the emblem of our motto. VVith fiying pennants, the class of '18 distinguished themselves as social leaders. Pi Kappa Phi was seen everywhere in St. Iohn's after the society was established. The second year of its existence brought new results. A theatre party was a means of arousing enthusiasm and more recruits came forward to join its ranks. ln june of each year a party was held in Arthur Callahan's house, Sociables were not infrequent and the society did the best it could for St. j'ohn's acting as a mint when called upon to aid either financially or socially. The frat was carried thru the college classes and its name is the truest motto that could be applied to the men of '18 MEDMEN EUGENE CLARIK .... ......... - President IOAHN Knots . . . . . Secretary NUM. SHERIDAN . .. . Treasurer PRE-MEDICAL Another movement of this class was to form a fraternity, titled 'cThe Medmenf' for the purpose of enjoying themselves socially, and indulging in debating and dramatics. The chairman of the vari- ous class committees are as followsg Athletics, john Keating, Social, joseph Aylwardg Art, joseph McBrideg Debating, Joseph Malone, Dramatics, Wfilliam Sheridang Fraternity Chairman, Joseph Vesey. 1 . 171 sixli Xi Y -:riff ,,, .... .: ---- -5 - Y Y I Y f 5515: Q J 7 I V J I I - A 5 5L, 2211 ,U-ff i R 115795 i-T' V 1 f .E O ' I if , 133211 fs iiiifiir 22.11-.... gi -f5..A-H W .wi fi e A---11, - f- Q isa I-:- - - L: ...Q SEQ SIGMA LAMBDA PHI OFFICERS JOSEPH S. CALLAHAN . .. ...... ...... R egent WARREN J. I-IUNDLEY .. .. Recording Secretary JOHN MULHOLLAND . .. . . Financial Secretary FRANCIS CANNING .. ....... Treaszfrm' JOSEPH CURLEY . . . ..... Warden This most exclusive society came into existence in December 1917. At that time a group of fellows, members of the Freshman Class of that year, decided to organize with the two-fold purpose, as expressed in the preamble to their constitution : QU To engender and promote school spirit among us. C25 To enkindle friendship and foster the social spirit among the brothers. EMD, being a strictly secret organization, has not of course participated Openly in any activities of the college. The society has nevertheless made its influence very manifest. From a social standpoint, EMP has had a most success- ful career, indulging at proper intervals in theatre parties. paste proclivities, and seances of various sorts. Though organized and Ofiicered by '20 men, membership in EMD is by no means thus restricted. Any student in the College Department who is not affiliated with other secret society, and who possesses the necessary qualihcations is eligible-for initiation, For many are called, but few are chosen. Best of luck, EMD! 172 S1 i ..:. . ..., Hr?-' wwf- ,,,.I.g 2 , W vi 'I A -in 1 4 '25efi:ef f if - , . ii FEP O -Q .-s:1- ti ' hy '77 ..::' .i --ififzl 3-.-,ui zu ivati- k wa Q PHI ALPHA RHO OFFICERS THOMAS M, CONROY ........ ...... P resident PETER 1. POWERS . . . .. . Vice-President JOHN I. CORDELL .. ..,. Secretary JOSEPH M. FANNING ........ ..... T ifeasurer HE mention of Greek fraternity will undoubtedly cause the initiated to shudder with remembrance oi gruesome skulls and crossbones. To the uninitiated a Greek fraternity is something to be dreaded and shunned. Praternities moreover are generally regarded by the powers that be as detrimental to a healthy High School Spirit-which should hold precedence over spirit oi clasls, of clique, or other minor Organization. The fourth year class has the unique distinction of founding a fraternity, which by active participation in all the scholastic and athletic events of the Prep has created a far dilferent impression along the solemn corridor ot Lewis Ave. Though a distinctively senior organiza- tion, the purpose of its foundation reveals its broader spirit. Its pur- pose is two-fold: first, to unite the fourth year sections into one representative body, so that better work may be accomplished for their Alma Mater, secondly, to keep alive in those who graduate a sense of love and loyalty to old St. johns. The Phi Alpha Rho men then sought a live-wire Faculty Moderator. Father Vincent Dougherty was unanimously requested to fill that position, with a strong and active pilot at the helm, they sailed on towards Success. The Phi Alpha Rho hoped to develop literateurs thespians and social lions. The nrst to speak was their literary muse. A series of lectures was organized to which all .students were invited. The most prominent speakers and orators in the College were asked to make an address. The series was opened by Robert I. Graham, President of the Senior class-who dissected the time-old 173 044-' - 2 -'fl'-'CSS T V5-H -'--- 9 -Q I - -rr? ,if X ' if. . I ' .13 . :V 5 55355 1 ik 'CHE H-E 54 if .E f R 1 . gszf. fa. aaaaz- 6 I MA fi r . --if - - 1- -1 A Shakespeare-Bacon controversy. Edward L. Curran '18, President of the College Literary Society and Editor of TI-IE VINCEN- TIAN, and john E. Ryan '18, Business Manager of THE VIN- CENTIAN, likewise addressed enthusiastic gatherings. Essays and debates on topics of vital interest to the high school student-such as the moral right of Father Corcoran to repress the excess energy of youth expended in emulation of the warbling mocking bird, caus- ed the meetings of the Phi Alpha Rho to be looked forward to with intense interest. In dramatics, the Phi Alpha Rho strutted on the boards, proud as a cat with two tails. A genius was amongst them. Charles Burymore McAuley recited, one night, before his fraternal assem- blage, The Face on the Bar-room Floor, with such vividness and vivacity that half the whole audience rose to escort Charles home. They thought-credulous beings-the unstained lips of Charleis had e'en that very night tasted the ambrosial nectar of Bacchus. Under the tutelage of this young ardent follower of Euterpe, sev- eral small sketches were presented with great success. The efforts and ability ofthe society were soon to be recognized. VVhen Father Vincent Dougherty-coach and director of the Prep play-sought full-Hedged footlight birdlings, The Phi Alpha Rho came to the fore. Literary, dramatic, and social events made this year slip by too quickly. Not knowing what the summer would bring, and fearing that some of their numbers would not answer Hpresefnti' next September-the '12 A. P. gathered once more around the festive board just before graduation, pledged allegiance to one another, and an undying loyalty to their Alma Mater. TI-IE VINCENTIAN wishes the '11 A. P. all the success that human organization can attain. Moreover, we trust that as long as the banner of Red and VVhite shall wave, '12 A. P. will stand for undivided love and loyalty to old St. John's. 174 ,marw f-aw - 1 -'aa'-:Q 9'ff2f'1m u Qmq . f imilfnlWJlIIIhmu. X MRM rjl t imma llllKllKNX5 237. ..,. M - ' J P X-1 .. are fzs AGL' ? un 451- avfbiifi 'Ii AA N l ' l nnxxm ,A-if X , . ft' A X wwwmumuwnwxuwanuuwffummwmnnmxx m 7.1lh'dW :g5 MM?4Yt 1 T li . 'SET NEQZ-??.f f Jorlfl REV. I. H. EDING, C. M., '96 President of the Alumni Association 176 6 ft?-' i iifxfxj-X Uhr Alumni Aminriaiiun nf Sat. Zlnhifn Glullegr HE editor of TI-IE VINCENTIAN has requested the Alumni As- sociation to give an account of itself. The duty of spokesman for t the Association devolves upon me, since the president, the Rev. James I-I. Eding, C. M., '96, is serving God and country as a Knight of Colum- bus chaplain at a naval training station some distance from Brooklyn. I shall tell something about the Association and discuss its relations with the College faculty and undergraduates. Personally and as an officer of the Association, I offer my hearty con- gratulations to all who have taken part in this enterprise. I sincerely hope that this year-book will be the successful forerunner of many others to come. It has been a source of regret to many alumni that the College has had no pub- lication of any kind to succeed the St, Iohn's Collegian, a quarterly which appeared for four or five years. Since its demise in 1906, there has been no medium for the exchange of views between the alumni and the College and no means of informing the alumni of what has been going on at St. Iohn's. The Association is the representative body of the alumni. A brief history of its formation and re-organization may be of interest. It was organized April 10, 1881, and the following were the first officers: Wfilson M. Durack, president: WVilliam A, Sweetser, vice-president: James Costello, recording secretary: Robert E. Connelly, corresponding secretaryg Philip O'Brien, Hnancial secretaryg John Guilfoyle, treasurer. The Rev. Jeremiah A. Hart- nett, C. M., was the spiritual director. Its objects were stated to be as fol- lows: To foster and perpetuate old friendships among the graduates and to promote the interests ofthe College. Of the original officers, Mr. Sweetser, now a well-known lawyer of Manhattan, attended some of the dinners held since the revival of the Association in 1915. I am unable to give any account of the activities of the Association up to the time I joined it in 1906. I hope that in future issues of 'TI-IE VINCENTIAN or of some other College pub- lication, the story of the Association will be related in detail. There are many reminiscences of the picturesque college life in days gone by which would also well be-ar the telling. Numerous things happened in the old study-hall. now only a memory, which was the melting pot of old St. Iohn's. There the timid first-year high school boy sat in democratic equality with the grave and reverend senior. VVho does not recall with pleasure the delightful lec- tures delivered daily at three o'clock by the prefects of discipline, in my time, 177 Q' Tc... . ..':g-:ig . Y , An 1' A A , ,JS 2 , Q , aug, 1. ' :':--ag i. 56 35 5 Fathers Neck, McCormick, Molyneaux, Murphy and Downing? These fol- lowed the recital of the litany of the saints. Then there is the story of the traditional rivalry between the Sparks and Lits, popular names for the members of the Sparks Literary Society and the St. john's Literary Union, both of which are no longer in existence. Tales of athletic prowess would also make interesting reading. There are many alumni capable of graphically describing the college life and traditions of old St. John's, and I appeal to them to do so. About 1909, the Association became dormant. In the spring of 1915, the members of the Class of 1905, consisting of the Rev. john T. Burke, Dr. Francis XV. Campbell, Hector MCG. Curren, Thomas L. Fitzpatrick, Francis J. Gartland, Alfred J. Jollon and the Rev. Francis T. Scullin, about to celebrate the decennial of their graduation, decided that the best thing they could do for the College on that occasion was to try to revive the Association. No list of the alumni was available so they were compelled to procure the College catalogues from 1869 to 1915 and comb them for the names of those eligible to membership in the Association. Considerable labor was necessary to ob- tain the addresses. To make a long story short, a meeting of the alumni was called and the members of the Class of 1905 were delegated thereat to arrange for a dinner. The Hotel McAlpin was selected as the place. The response of the alumni to the call to attend the dinner exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the committee. The subscribers numbered one hundred and eleven, about double the number hoped for. Those who attended the dinner will remember what a remarkable event it was in every respect. Its success was due entirely to the loyalty and co-operation of those sub- scribing. Frank Gallagher, '88, who had been the last president of the As- sociation, presided most capably as toastmaster. A word of tribute is due to Mr. Gallagher. A most loyal alumnus, he had given unstintingly of his time and money in an effort to keep the Association alive but he had received little or no support. Consequently, his sacrifices were in vain. The members of the committee felt honored when he accepted their invitation to preside at the dinner. The men of 1905 will be pardoned, I am sure, for the feeling of pride that came over them when they saw that their aim was realized. I have pleasant recollections of serving on that committee. As chairman. I received many letters of encouragement and appreciation which I assure the senders 1 valued more than their subscriptions and which I have carefully pre- served to this day. 178 g1 ,.vr-X VJ-5 f c. T , rf A 3 0 ' :lf L-F .. T f 3 '55 'jg' 'f' . ' If A if i Q1 . , ........ -1 . E. 1 r . ' .5 ' 'T ' fi? 5 1- I, i r - i?x In 1916, the Class of 1905 turned over the affairs of the Association to a committee made up of representatives from many classes. Paul V. O,Neil, '92, was chosen chairman and also presided as toastmaster at the dinner again held at the McAlpin. The success of the previous year was repeated. There were one hundred and fourteen enthusiastic subscribers. The re-organization was finally effected in 1917. At a general meeting. it was resolved that officers be elected and the following were chosen: the Rev. James H. Eding, C. M., '96, president, Alfred Jollon, '05, vice-presi- dent, Joseph V. Boland, '08, secretary, Joseph M. O'Shea, '10, treasurer, the Rev. Joseph P. Brady, '94, historian. A dinner committee, composed of class representatives as in 1916, was appointed with George R. Holahan, Ir., '07, as chairman. The banquet took place at the McAlpin, Father Eding pre- siding, One hundred and twenty-five attended and the same good will and enthusiasm displayed in previous years were again manifested. Those pres- ent subscribed a substantial amount as a token of their love for St. John's. It will be noted that the number of those attending the dinners increas- ed year by year. Much praise is due to the 1916 and 1917 committees for their efficient work. Some members succeeded in having one hundred per cent of their classes present. Men who confessed they had forgotten St. Iohn's for many years, fifteen or twenty in some instances, were among the subscribers to the three banquets. Alumni came not only from Brooklyn and suburban Long Island but also from upper New York and from other states. Some traveled four hundred miles in order to be present. The movement started in 1915 has had several definite results in addi- tion to the mere revival of interest in the Association. There is an organiza- tion once more. It is not yet perfect in its working but perfection requires time and patient labor. A card index, containing over three hundred names and addresses of alumni, was presented to the Association by the Class of 1905. A member of that class donated an addressing machine which facilitates the sending out of correspondence. A committee was appointed to revise the constitution of the Association adopted in 190-l. Amendments to be submitted for the approval of the members of the Association involve the amount of the annual dues, the creation of a limited associate membership class and the providing of a board of governors with authority to do things without making it necessary to call general meetings. A committee, composed of alumni distinguished in professional and business fields, should be formed to give advice and assistance to the graduates of the College so that they may not drift about trying to find their proper places in life. 179 lxX,f?'-gli ' Q sa '-' I hope the references to the Class of 1905 will be pardoned. I am writing this article not as a member of that class but as an officer of the Association. The reasons I have for mentioning the class are to give official recognition to the services rendered and to inspire other classes to do like constructive work for the Association. I believe that the development of proper class spirit and pride is an excellent means of maintaining interest in the Association. Need- less to say, no member of my class ever sought any personal honor or glory. I am the only one holding office and I would much rather be a private than a general. Xlfhat is the outlook for the future of the Association? I believe it is decidedly promising. Of course, the war has caused a temporary setback. It was necessary to abandon arrangements for this year's dinner. Scores of the alumni are away serving our country in the army and the navy. VX'e who re- main at home fervently pray that their task may be soon accomplished and that God will bless them and keep them safe. I think that at least eighty per- cent of those eligible to membership will become active members. fl he remainder are individuals with peculiar minds and tempera- ments. CIf the editor will permit, I should like to designate them as queer birds. D Some are merely indifferent and there is hope for their coming into the fold. Others say they owe nothing to St. Iohn's. If they told the truth, they would be forced to admit that they owe a great deal, as their classmates are well aware. Others again have grievances, usually more fancied than real, against the faculties of other days. Then there is the type represented by the gentle- man who solemnly informed me that he did not consider himself an alumnus because he had not remained to his degree. Although he spent seven years of his life at St. john's, four years in the high school and three years in the college department, the poor fellow labors under the delusion that he has no alma mater. Assuming that eighty per cent of those eligible will take active part in the affairs of the Association, this will be a greater percentage than most college alumni associations can boast of. I belong to the alumni feder- ation of a prominent university, where I studied law, and I know that alumni problems are by no means peculiar to St. Iohn's. I emphatically assert that, as a whole, the alumni of St. John's yield to those of no other college in loyalty. Que of the main objects of the Association is to promote the interests of the College. To my mind, the principal reason why more is not done in that respect is because the alumni are comparative strangers to the College. 180 S I 'w-e- - f1'-'ii ir ? T i' ' ff-Ig - If' T E I ll iii '-' ' 'I lg - .. , -F ' 5 uh f ip . v' - 1 an- +41 ei W 1a ig 7 2 ..::' .,.- rt.: h-- g lggigi Q 5 Q There seems to be a lack of understanding which is a serious defect and which must be remedied. All too soon, personal interest in the college diminishes. The members of other classes, whom we alumni knew in college days, are graduated in turn and are scattered, to meet rather infrequently. Faculty members are transfer- red or pass away. Soon there is no personal tie which binds the alumnus to the College. Many of us alumni are personally acquainted with Father Moore and most of us know the wonderful work he has done and is doing as president to improve the general condition of the College. However, the one link binding the greatest number of the alumni to the St. Iohn's of today is the well-beloved Father Carey. For the last eighteen years every student of St. Iohn's has come in close contact with him and no faculty member of any time is more sincerely loved, respected and admired. The best summa- tion of his character is the one often heard: HI-Ie is a just manf' I take this opportunity to say that the alumni are beginning fully to realize and appre- ciate what magnificent work this modest, manly son of St. Vincent has done to raise the standard of education at St. Johrfs until it ranks second to none. Wfhat can be done toward establishing a better understanding between the alumni and the College? True, the alumni receive annual Easter greet- ings from the faculty but the personal note is lacking. Perhaps the introduc- tion of an Alumni Day would be a good thing. Un this occasion the alumni could inspect the College, meet the members of the faculty, and even ,the student body, and learn something of the work being accomplished and of the ambitions hoped to be realized. It might be a good idea also to assign a room as a home for the Association. Wfould it not be well to form a gallery of the group photographs of the graduating classes to show the members of those classes that they are not forgotten? I understand that the Advisory Board, which directs the athletic activities of the students, is going to have alumni members. This is a step in the right direction. lfVho knows but what, at some future time, the alumni may even have a representative on the Board of Trustees of the College? The foreword to the College catalogue, speaking of men with whom alumni are believed to come in contact, describes them as Hmoneyed gentle- men who are sometimes at a loss where to place their funds? VVhen I was a collegian, I thought that the alumni were not the associates of, but were the Hmoneyed gentlemen themselves, and I wondered why every alumnus was not a Maecenas ready at all times to give support to the student activities. I suppose the undergraduate of today thinks and wonders likewise. However, 181 QS' ,ee ...,., :L-'Y Q x5,I', gh' , gf' 5 ...- g- gg ,,,-:5- is V 2 .1 , I e - - - 0 I 4 2:2-L, t ' -Ir r, A., 7 1 7 45 ' - er -. - .-::.- r l ' 5- 4 . H ' Q-. 'X Na!! -. I, H ,I ..--1 ZS!-'.., Ii r-. X 5 5 - -A Lt , when a man has been graduated, his point of view changes and he realizes that after all, the alumni are just like the rest of mortals. The alumni, of course, are willing to do anything within reason for the students but again there is lack of understanding between the two. The alumni might as well be over in the Sahara desert for all that they know about what the students are doing. It is a mystery why notices of plays, olios, oratorical contests, athletic events and the like are not sent to the alumni. A post card would serve the purpose. Let the alumni feel that they would be welcome, not because of any finan- cial aid they might be able to give, but because their own presence would be pleasing. Results will not be apparent in a day or a year, but they will come in time. J The only attempt heretofore made to bring alumni and undergraduates together has been the playing of annual alumni-varsity baseball and basketball games. Two baseball games have been played, the alumni winning one, 5-0, and losing the other, 3-6. The varsity teams have won all the basketball games. Future games should be made gala events and interest aroused by providing special features. By the way, when alumni give up an afternoon or evening just for the sake of promoting better feeling, a little hospitality and expression of thanks to them would not be out of place. I know, for in- stance, that the manager of the alumni baseball teams had to entertain his players after the games. Though he was glad to do it, really should it have been necessary? In this article, I have simply touched on matters which seem to me to be of importance. My sole purpose in writing it is to get others to think about the problem presented and to make suggestions for the betterment of the Alumni Association and for the improvement of its relations with the College. Some of the hints I have given may not be practicable. Doubtless, there are many men who can submit more feasible plans. Let them not keep these secret. The great aim is to make every alumnus feel that St. Iohn's is a living. breathing being and not a mere memory. Alumni, faculty and students-all of us are sons of Alma Mater. All should be brothers striving to co-operate with and be of service to one an- other, and, united by the same love for Alma Mater, ready to do our ut- most for her. Dear old St. John's! As she increases in years, may she in- crease in vigor and prosperity and may the great work she is doing for God and country go on till time is no more! ALFRED J. IOLLON, '05 Vice-President, Almfmzi Association of Sf. f0hn'5 College. 182 S ,,ll, Sit. 3lnhn'n msn I saw the towers of old St. Iohn's As I was passing by, The time-scarred towers of old St. I Against a pearl-gray sky. lxly heart was with the St. john's men W'ho went abroad to die. They left the peaceful College halls, The baseball field, the quad The shaven lawns of old St. John's 'To seek a bloody sod- They gave their merry youth away For country and for God. God rest you, happy gentlemen, XVho laid your good lives down, W'ho took the khaki and the gun Instead of cap and gown. Ohn's God bring you to a fairer place Than even old St. Iohn's. Il-il -1--5 Qii- 183 R A L xxisb-5 'Q ssl' -75 S i SY-pf ADW f:. ..2l.!iilEElt lgnnnr ZKHII Adikes, Thomas Baratta, Frank Beatty, James Bohan, Edw., Corp. Bowman, Thomas, Sgt. Bracken, Rev. Lawrence, Brahe, Fred Brown, Vincent Browne, Robt., Sgt. Bruton, Andrew Brown, Win. J. Burchill, Joseph, Lieut. Cahill, John Callahan, Jas. V. Lieut. Callahan, Jos. P. Callahan, Francis Carey, John V. Casey, James Cetti, Win., Sgt. Charles, Joel, Corp. Churchill, Rev. Henry, L Clarke, Jos., Lieut. Clune, Russel Coenen, Werner Conolly, Timothy Collins, Edw., Lieut. Connor, Frank Court, Jack, Corp. Crehan, Jno.- Lieut. Cunningham, Edw. Cunningham, Chris. Daly, J. Frank Damico, Jno. Damm- Frank Dieck, Harry Lieut. ieut. Dodd, Rev. Frank C., M. Lieut. Dodd, Edward Do-llard, Jno. Dowd, Ben., Lieut. Dowd, Joseph Doyle, James Eding, Rev. James, C. M. Ellis, Joseph, Chief Yeoman Farrell, Joseph Farrell, Harry Fifer, James, Sgt. Fiske, Chas. E., Capt. Flannery, Joseph Foley, Paul Franklin, Thomas Gaffney, Gerard Gaffney, James Gallagher, Chas. Geiger, Albert Gennen, 'Wm., Corp. Gleason, Ray Gonsior, Alphonse Graham, Thos., Ensign Grimes, XVm. Guarini, Chas. M. D., Lieut. Guerin, Roy, Ensign Harden, Wm. Harte, Jas. V., Sgt. Higgins, John H. Hickey, 'W'm. Hohaus, Reinhard, Ensign Hughes, Edw. Huschle, Jos. Huschle, Wm. Johnston, Peter Keenan, Frank Keenan, James Kehoe, Chas. Kelly, Wm. J. Kelly, Jno., M. D. Lieut. Kenny, Frank Kerwin, Matthew, Capt. Kiernan, Chas. Kilgus, George Kilmartin, Jno. S. Kluge, Christian Konecsni, John 'WL-V ' f-R sri' ' F ' E fx 5 -I ,Q :,..:. A '- - - 1,7 -,- --vi' C ...er .fsfffa fi 3551. Q 1 jfs:-.., 5 ' -fi g? T-s4 L 6:5 Ln -- -1, W R -,- Lawlor, Wm. Lawrence, Ino. Lewis, Chas. Luth, Wm. Mahony, Jas. Maher, Jas. F., Lieut. Maloney, Leo Mannion, Chas. Mayer, Win., Sgt. Meara, Edw. Mehan, Rev. Vlfard Mehling, Oscar Meischeid, Louis Menahan, Edw. Merolla, Harold Michaelis, Herbert Monaghan, Richard Moran, Thos. Morrisey, Jas. D. Mulcahy, Jno. Mulvaney, Garrett Murphy, Paul Murphy, Ios. E. McBride, Neil M'cCabe, John P. McCaffrey, Jno., D.D.S. Lieut. McCaffrey, Phil. McConnell, Jas. McDermott, Frank McDaid, Richard McDonald, Frank McEvitt, John, M.D. Lieut. McGinity, Leo McGinty, Fidelis McGrath, Archy McGuinn, Ino., Ensign McKee, Jas. McKelvey, Harry McNamara, Ino. McNulty, Jos. Nelson, Howard Nicklas, Felix O'Boyle, Cornelius O'Connor, A.. M. D. Lieut. O'Flaherty, Andrew O Hara, Jno. P. O'Rielly, Aloysius, Lieut. O'Shea, los., Lieut. Placilla, Mel. Quigley, Jas. Rague, Chas., Lieut. Rendich, Lester Reynolds, Jas. Richman, Russell Rodden, Hugh Rcgers, Daniel Rogers, Hugh, M.D. Lieut. Russell, Eclw. Ryan, Vincent, Lieut. Ryan, James E. Schmitt, Louis Scanlon, John, Corp. Schmitt, Fabian Sennett, Edw. Shea, Augustine, Cadet Sinnott, John I. Sinnott, Frank, Lieut. Smith, Robt. Stehlin, Joseph, Lieut. Tierney, jno. I. Toniasso, Joseph Toshack, Ernest Tracy, Thos., Lieut. VVackerman, Ino., Sgt. Walker, Herb. Wallace, Frank B., Corp. kr, Walsh, Frank, Chief Yoeman W'elker, Jas. VVhite, Kenneth XfVillman, Jos. Yates, Ios., Lieut. Yates, Dave if-S 6' ' I get if -'-': -A 522535. 5551 J' .fkrifvi ll' V' ' 4 ' E ll at t ,- .-.-. if - pri 'I gh - - ig i -Q ifsi 5 H -Svrruire sinh tlbur Svrruirn Zlllag Q C IVE! lN'e are called to sacrifice our money, our sacred honor, and if need be, our precious lives upon the altar of our nation's freedom. America-our mother and iguardian, has been hurled, against her will into the bloody cataclysm of war. Our cause is just, our anger righteous. But whether we understand the machinations of that power which sought to rend our robe of Democracy and then wound us to the heart with the blood stained sword of Power run amuck, ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do and die. XVe are living in the most crucial age of our history. Posterity will judge men and in- stitutions by the measure of aid rendered in the fulfillment of our human destiny. Wife Catholics realize t'he full significance of this when we consider how splendidly our co-religionists have respond- ed to the call of America imperilled. NVe have rendered far over and above our quotas of devotion. In a country in which Catholics constitute but seventeen per cent of the total population more than thirty-five per cent of our armed forces profess that faith. Such facts speak for thems-elves. Catholic loyalty and patriotism need no apologist. To pass from the general to the specific, we might look in vain for a better example of Catholic service than our own Alma Mater affords. On the afternoon of Friday, December 21st, IQI7, a simple but impressive ceremony took place on the steps of the Willoug'hby Avenue entrance. In the presence of the entire student body, the faculty and a large delegation of the Alumni, Father J. I. Cloonan, C. M. blessed the St. John's College Service Flag. During the ceremony, th-e St. -lohn's Cadet Corps, Capt. Albert Downs, U.S.A., commanding, were drawn up and stood at attention, saluting as the banner was 186 Q S,-NX!-X ish, 'isa X raised and unfurled. At the date of raising, our flag boasted I3O stars, but at the present writing this quota bids fair to double itself. In View of our registration, this is surely a most remarkable representation. Our Alma Mater has every reason to be proud of such staunch and loyal sons-two hundred and fifty of them, in every branch and raink of military service. XVe can be certain that they will acquit themselves nobly, whatever fortune befalls them and their countryis interests. Girded about with the invulnerable armor of a Catholic education whose very essence is devotion and loyalty, they will go forth doughty Warriors, prepared to ren- der, if necessary, their last full measure of devotion. They will come back, God Willing, clean in spirit and body, their 'fhonors thick upon them, the pride and boast of Church, Country and Alma Mater. After the raising of the flag, the Hon. Patrick E. Callahan, '81 paid a glowing tribute to our boys in the service and to Catho- lic patriotism in general. X' . ,,...... . 'I C , 2 l o a.a Q if - ' -' o .Q af at iv M- . v ,- iii' l1'k f '1 eg F5 1 iv W H: ,,::' X I ,,-, -1.1 1:.':,.,. g:ii- . G ii, 187 ll 'sl . 5' fl'-2 - S5551 551- g1.' P7'5F'il2W ' Lf ' X 1 l a. , 1 l. 11 si l , -.I 5... - .. L, , g,- !v I 2 JOSEPH STEHLIN 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. joseph Stehlin, Our Ioeu-belongs to the second class of celebrities. His deeds are his claims to international renown. We remember the dark haired boy who used to cover Hsecond sack some years ago, and whose big stick brought vic- O tory to the red and white, unnumbered times. XYhen he left us, we were sorry. At iirst, he was swallowed up in the great maelstrom of human souls. Wie did not know that he had been rejected by the American flying corps. Had we heard, we could have foretold what he would do. Knowing his grit, his unconquerable am- bition to do something worth while in the world-we could have told that he would sail to France, and enlist in the aviation service. This chap of nineteen was a brother soldier of the fearless Guynemer. He proved his kinship by fighting with a bravery, with a sublime heroism second only to that of the great French Ace . In April l9l7, he soared up to defeat two vutures of the Hun. Coolness and an unerring aim-gained on the campus at old St. j'ohn's-brought vic- tory to this eagle of France. He had won his spursq A third plane in May l9l7, and two others in June, made him an Ace, Then came the bullet to pierce his hand and body, and send him back to America. His coming was as the coming of a conqueror. St. John's had given a hero to humanity. In the person of Joe Stehlin, St. -Iohn's had Ho-wn over the trenches of Northern France, had hurled back the scowling Hun. and paid part of the enormous debt America owes to France. joe Stehlin will live forever in our memories. We shall remember him as he wore the baseball suit with S. P. on his breast. W 188 .sfxfx X! - ,.-...., I 2 l ' ' ' i ef 'e g si CADET JAMES RYAN . - Une of the brightest stars that graces our ser- vice banner is that representing Cadet james F. Ryan. Gyp as the fellows all call him, caught the war spirit last summer and volunteered for the Aviation Corps. He was accepted and as- signed to Camp Mills, Mineola. After a brief period of training at the Long Island Field, Ryan was detailed to the Military Aviation School at Princeton. Upon the completion of that course, he departed for Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, where he received his actual experience in flying. Kelly Field has been noted as an unlucky sta- tion for the recruits and even for the instructors as can be attested by the number of accidents occurring there. Indeed, that youthful Knight of the air, who survives his course free from scratches is considered lucky. Gyp was no exception to the rule. Being an adept pupil, he was soon permitted to take the plane up alone. A mishap Occurred when he was flying recently on one of his daily trips. The plane, three thousand feet about terra Erwin. was sliding through the clouds at a moderate rate when one of the wings struck an open pocket and the machine stopped dead. Ryan strove desperately to control the en- gine in its head long flight, The plane had plunged about two thousand five hundred feet before the young airman's efforts took effect. Operating with all his cool calculating faculties Ryan was able to volplane his machine and finally brought it to a stop with but slight consequences. His own in- juries, which were magnified in the hrst reports amounted only to a slight dislocation of the spine and a severe mental shock, from which he speedily re- covered. Now he is back again, preparing to go Over the Topn with Uncle Sam. His deeds in the field of athletics are well known throughout the Metro- politan district. ' O 189 I 190 , . v..Ll- 1,-X J rrst 2 s ss- - - 1 1. .-.ST 'R rifviili CWM I E LE A ll Z xg .F 5 12555, E. igfi 25,131 -T- ,,,E g:Eh 4 . 14-,A 'gi 1 ti J Elllag 'Qiaiaing HF, large American flag presented by the students to the college was raised with fitting ceremonies on Friday after- noon, April 26th, 'flaiberty Day. The St. 'lohnls Cadet Battalion led by Captain Downes, U. S. A. was drawn up in mili- tary array before the college and indeed made a very impressing ap- pearance. After the Flag had been blesised by the Very Rev. John W. Moore, C. M., president of the college, it was hoisted to its place, by the Rev. john I. Corcoran, C. M., while the entire Cadet Battal- lion assisted by the students of St. Iohn's Seminary sang the Na- tional Anthem. At the conclusion of the ceremony Father Moore made a very stirring and patriotic address, urging the gathered throng to aid their country in the present crisis by puchasing Liber- ty Bonds. He emphasized particularly the great sacrifices which our heroes are making in France by depicting the horrors of war and particularly the severe trials of life in the trenches. He de- clared that the average American scarcely realizes the hardships of a soldier's life and that the sacrifices of the heroes who had giv- en up so much for the sake of their country, were not fully appre- ciated here. He continued by -saying that if these brave youths were so willing to do so much, it is at least our duty to provide for their needs and to support them. In particular, he asked all present on this day, the day which President VVilson had set aside, and proclaimed as a holiday throughout the country, to purchase Liberty Bonds, so that the Third Loaln might go over the topl' and spell defeat for Prussianism and Militarism. In conclusion he granted to all studelnts of High School, College and Seminary a holiday in order that they might celebrate this day on which all America was mustering forces to back up the men who are making The world a decent place to live in. 191 Stuhenta .Aammhlg GR some years, since the days when the prefect assembled the boys in the old study hall, there was no general gathering held by the students of St. Iohn's. This year the question of having such meetings at regular intervals was frequently discussed. The matter was brought to a head by a motion made at an A. A. meeting by Frank McMurrer to the effect that the faculty designate a period of the day every two weeks for this purpose. The matter was taken up and pushed to a successful conclusion by the President of the A. A., Mr. Edward L. Curran. The first assembly was held in the gym- nasium and was marked by stirring speeches, by Rev. Fathers Corcoran and Dougherty and Mr. Curran, appealing for school spirit. The response was re- markable, A later assembly marked the reappearance of Rev. John Keenan C. M. who was captain of the star Basketball team of 1910-ll. Father Keenan made a forceful appeal for loyalty to Alma Mater. His remarks Were enthusias- tically received. Another meeting was the scene of the formal renewing of ath- letic relations between St. Iohn's and Fordham University. The good done by such meetings of the students is incalcuable. It is the purpose of the Advisory board to have these gatherings addressed regularly by prominent Alumni, thus bringing that body in closer touch with their Alma Mater and the undergraduates. l 192 FZ.-V Y- SLl' lf--L A illvuninn fi.Wl167l time who steals our years away Shall steal our pleasures too, The memories of the past 'will stay And half our joys renew. ERI-IAPS no other occasion will remain longer in the mem- ory of the High School, than the reunion of the cast of Wihen VVomen Rule, on the evening of February 28th. No sleep till morn, when youth and beauty meet, says the poet, and who could think of sleep amid such a scene of' splendor. American beauties and Hags: were scattered round the Gym. Youths, first feeling the prickly dart of Cupid, were blushing to maids who had long mastered the gentle art of optical contortion. VVe dare to say that could the thumping of the tender hearts of Zutz Hertgen, Arthur Gould, Baron Klaess, Fred McGuire, Dan Durney-who well nigh turned a hand-spring to flash his new brown spats before our eyes-and last, but not least, the daunt- Iess, fearless Marco -whose voice was strangely still-could the pulsations of these hearts have been transmitted to mortal ears by the deadly dictaphone, we again dare to say that the resultant roar would have made the noise of Niagara's Cataract seem like the chirp of a katy-did. Everything was progressing according to the plans outlined by Father Vincent Dougherty, when a voice was heard in the cor- ridor, Vere is dot Mrs. Sullivan, I am looking fur her, Vere is she ? It was Mrs. Katrina Schmaltzf' Mr. Chas. McAuley, the rival of Mrs. Sullivan for the Magistracy. Oi am here and whot about it ? said Mrs Sullivan, Mr. John Ward, coming forward belligerently. It looked as if there would be trouble. Matters were quickly adjusted by 'fArabella Lotsajawf' 193 ,Ji i s E so , , g 1 T ,g -Hg gfi 2525... 5-- ki Mr. Thomas Conroy, who succeeded in pacifying the couple, and friendly relations were again renewed. The' banquet table was now piled high with sweets and delica- cies, and upon the glorious array of blushing lobsters, pungent pickles, and assorted NUTS,', fifty gleaming candles cast their yellow glow. How frail is man! Alas! Who would have thought that such base pleasures of the inner Adam were strong enough to woo the light fantastic Charles McAuley away from the blithesome art of Terpsichoring. But so it was. Even HVTOLI-TTS, his favorite flower, had no attraction for Charles that night. He lingered round the festive board like a pugilist waiting for the bell. 'When the bell sounded, Mao, set to like a hungry orphan at a picnic. All were enjoying themselves, when Mr. E. L. Curran, the Musical Director, arose to make an address. He said in part lt is a pleasure to be here this evening, especially since as President of the Athletic Association of St. john's, T have the opportunity of thanking you one and all for the excellent service you have ren- deredf' Wlhen Mr. Curran began, it looked as if Madame Deveref' Mr. Wfilliam Conlin, would not have an opportunity of speaking, but for once Mr. Curran fooled everybody. His address was short and sweet. After keeping all in suspense, Mr. Conlin arose and asked the Rev. Fr. Corcoran, who was busy playing the role of Caterer, Wihen's the next banquet Father ?,' His further remarks afforded much amusement. A.s a fitting conclusion Father Dougherty made an address of appreciation for th-e splendid co-operation extended to him. As a token of his esteem and appreciation he presented to the young ladies Miraculous Medals of solid gold. Three cheers were given in his honor. And tired but happy, we folded our tents like the Arabs, and silently stole away. 194 V51 ' FND 1 QQ-ffZff a g if f? , S ' ' A ' S 7' a if . L 15' Sveninr Bump NY one who ventured into the neighborhood of Willotigliby and Lewis Avenues on the night of April third, would have witnessed a scene that will long linger in the mem- O1'y of St. 'lohn's friends. A crowded, brilliant Gymnasium, where B-rooklyn's fairest lealned on the arms of St. -lohn's bravestg a profusion of banners, that spelled on the Gymnasium walls SENIOR 1918, merry laughter and collegiate bantering, mingling with the choppy ch.ords of a one-step or the dreamy harmonies of a valse. Such werel enough to cause the feet of our oldest Profes- sors to beat time with the music. Gr, was the sly syncopated move- ment of their pedal extremities merely a vexatious expression of remorse for dead days of their youth? We know not. But we do know that the Seniors of 1918 es- tablished a precedent that might well' we emulated by future Senior classes. Doing away with frills and fads, denying themselves the boredom attendant upon a stiff white breast plate, and collar of torture, als well as the useless glitter of a hotel Ballroom, the Seniors brought their dance home to St. Iohnjs. They made the Senior Dance a St. john's Dance. Moreover, April third will be remembered as the night on which College and High School paid public testimony of their love and appreciation for our one-time professor, joseph Boland, A. B. Speeches in hoinor of his noble work among us, addresses on the advent of the VINCENTIAN,-these added to the splendor of the evening, and when the closing chord had been struck, and the last daintily slippered toe had left the glistening floor-it was with a genuine feeling of sorrow that good-byes and farewells were said. As one professor remarked, the Seniors have shown themselves to be one h.undred per cent social leaders as they are one hundred per cent intellectual leaders. The Seniors however, were not so 195 , gl I Y ?..' in-1,5 -I-'ST g of ' 31.35.25 xSg,.s-5: 337. ' I., , . , .nt E ai EL- if - whiz- 1- ' 1' .E r 2 ' 35' '1::: ' f' 151571 ---' , - F 6 I r-f V W . ,.-- -4 -Hi? i ,--gli: Z,','..W ::A L3Eigglg:E- sw 5 much concerned with social success as with financial success. Perhaps, dear reader, you suspect the Seniors of wishing to line their pockets with green. 'Tis far otherwise. The Seniorfs desired to leave some slight recompense for all that they are taking away from old St. Johns They know that gifts of the mind and' intel- lect can never be repaid. But to show their love and appreciation for what the years at St. John's have given, they are leaving' behind what they hope will be an imperishable token. To this end the sub- scriptions of the Senior dance were directed. THE VINCENTIAN, in the name of the College, thanks the Seniors for their splendid efforts. THE VINCENTTAN wishes them success in every future undertaking. THE VINCENTIAN dares to say that if the Seniors--individually or collectively-- devote themselves to their vocational pursuits with the same altru- istic motives with which they ran the Senior Dance, to thein will be given the precious laurel of success, and for their Alma Mater will be fashioned another crown of glory. l l 196 ZZ? t CGLLEGE -. EW R, I LE ex. ,l:i,Zy,4ff,V C7 . J ru-X 5.5 2 SENIOR NIGHT LL hail ye Knightly Seniors! The deeds of 1918 need no repetition. To praise them were as impertinent as to praise the beauties of a fragrant rose. This little book bears mute testimony to ,their renown, to their unswerving devotion to the cause of Alma Mater. Their Senior night approaches. As with the farewell appearances of noted orators and operatic stars, so with this adieu of our cherished seniors. Their night will be filled with sadness and joy-a mingling of kisses and tears. VVe look forward to the presentation that they are going to make old St. Iohn's. Wfe are anxious to hear the bits of forgotten lore-that the class History will record, the prophecies that youthful minds will make, the song, that will bravely try to lighten the sadness of this farewell appearance. No doubt Edward L. will be in his best oratorical form. Arthur Callahan will have his bronze curls done up in parabolas and hyperbolas that would charm the mathemathical eye of Archi- medes. Robert Graham will gauntly strut in 'Asoup and fish? The wave in Joseph Giovinco's hair will make the audience sea-sick. Mat Carey will be there only in body. His soul will be with the little fishes at Rockaway. Charles Sphinx Hannon may even engage john Ryan in hot debate-any- thing to produce the spectacular. THE VINCENTIAN regrets that it cannot delay its publication to record every detail of the senior program. VVe anticipate the applause that will be given the valiant men of 1918. VVe join in the fugue of farewells that will greet them on that night of nights, and wish them a sincere God speed. Ste THE OLIOS There are two nights each year when the students of St. Iohn's get together and celebrate by giving a dramatic performance. One night is given over to the College men while the students of the Prep department claim the other. Sketches by the various classes are presented on these occasions, songs are merrily howled by youths with throats irrigated by the Anheuser Busch system, while the 197 ll ' Q .rs E gztlisr X' - ..4: 3 -,-g 3 qi ltuh , llri NN- A xg f' ll - ' ,- if ' 'V' U' ' I si - ii i -L -1 .- ' TT :r, TA':E.63 is' if Q musicians play every instrument from a Jewish harp to a Ukelele. Each night after the dramatic agony is over, those who are fortunate not to take part, go to the gymnasium with their friends and vent their rage by dancing new steps. They are soon joined by the actors who come prepared for what they generally receive-uncornplimentary compliments. Such is the fate of those who dare attempt dramatic feats-hand muff the ball. This year the High School Olio will be held on the evening of May 24th, and will be followed a week later by the College Olio. Judging from the talent already displayed there will be even more enjoyment this year than at the side-splitting performances of past years. The college orators will give evidence of their ability in the auditorium on May 17. Each of the contestants is now engaged in preparing a speech that will not only interest but thrill. E. L. Curran, '18, R. E. Grogan, '18, Wm. O'Brien, '19, F. X. Downing, '19, A. A. VVells, '19, and M. Yeager, '21 will appear on this occasion. The Prep elocution contest is scheduled for May 15. The high standards of former years are certain to be equalled if not surpassed. T. Conroy, I. Ward, I. Marchisio, E. Dollard, H. Robinson, E. Soden, T. Tobin, and F. McGuire will be the contestants. Gold medals, donated by Dr. M. Figuiera and Hector McG. Curren, will be awarded on commencement night, to the winner in each contest. Elf AUCTION PARTY AND BAZAAR. Instead of the annual euchre which was always the big feature on the social calendar of St. Iohn's, a new event was conceived by Rev. John Corcoran, C.M. to take its. place this year. His idea is to hold an auction party and bazaar, which is to last three nights, from the proceeds of which he hopes to purchase a Five Hundred Dollar Bond of the Third Liberty Loan for the benefit of the Athletic Association. The idea no doubt is a good one and as it is the first event of its kind ever held at St. -lohn's. Fr. Corcoran seems assured of its success. It is his purpose to have a booth maintained by each class and supervised by one of the Fathers of the Faculty. During the evening between the auctioneering there will be a program of dances arranged. 198 X,-,..S at lL ici r sivfi F 6 3 0 its lk X' ......T,.. ..-g:','r:.' H I .-Iii -l Y' r' -S' W - -,VT 4- Y L4 i A 3 ' 5' 'E EER liatruna Rev. G. F.. Baer Rev. Joseph A Bennett Rev. Lawrence Bracken Mr. Joseph Boland Dr. Herbert Casey Rev. John Cass Mr. Leo Callan Rev. Raymond Costello Rev. Edward Costello Mr. George Crane Rev, Alexander Cizmowski Mr. John Colgan Rev. John Corbett, S. J. Mr. Patrick Callahan, LL. D. Mr. Alfred Jollon Rt, Rev. George Kaupert, LL. D Rev. Jeremiah King Rev. Charles Krouse Rev. J. H. King Mr. Joseph Keany Mr. P. J. Kennedy Dr. James C. Kennedy Rev. John Keenan, C. M. Rev. John Lyle Rev. Arthur Leonard Mr. Thomas Lynch Mr. Frank P. Locke Rev. VV111. L. Long Dr. John C. McEvitt, LL. D. Rev. John Cross Mr. Dr. Hector McG. Curren J. N. Conan Rev. J. J. Corcoran, C. M. Rev William Dillon Rev M. A. Drennan, C. M. Rev William Dowd Mr. Raphael C. Dooley Rev Francis X. 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'! s .9 WITH S V101 QQ f LAKES Q 6 5,30 WOW. big ff Wm f 5 'M L fl 1' -, ' 'I 'W 9 nw N 5 AQ- ,A E Q Q es. fig-I NW 'W wi , ,I v f'! J EES-?'T x A-, ' 0, T H Sk n , 'JU??35.E55f? 1 gf 1 M , 5335? in 4 'f W Maiaf' ' LZ? 9' A l 1 . .fa W ,' .al I JX G ii.. f ,xx ., v w' gl i nk xx MFA 'ww Z .I s ll ' f' il' iq inn W I kv' A' f I . mhrfn mlm at Gblh St. Zlnhrfa EDWARD L. CURRAN Step this way Qld Diogenes. VYe have found your man without the smoky light of your greasy lantern. lYould you have him, a scholar and a man of deeds, a student and an athlete, a knightly caval- ier, and a respected gentleman, a poet, a patriot, a philosopher,- put forth your old knotted list and shake, and then go back to your tub Hwearing his image in your heart of hearts. Ask any student of St. Iohn's to name the man who has been most energetic in every sphere of activity in the College, and he will name no other than Edward Curran. ' Of his singular record perhaps his showing in scholastic circles is most remarkable. He won a scholarship to St. Iohn's Prep in 19lO and took the general excellence medal for two years at High School. In 1914 he won the College Scholarship offered by the K. of C. and then proceeded to duplicate his prep school feat by leading his class for four years and the entire College for two years. This was accomplished in the face of the sternest sort of com- petition. Curran's energy and ability were also directed to fields other than the scholastic. He is one of our best orators and made an auspicious debut in his freshman year taking the Oratory prize. He repeated in his Junior and Senior years. A student and orator he also developed into a remarkable actor. He first appeared in the College annual production Smith in 1910. His ability was instantly recognized and in every subsequent play he has taken a leading part. Among the productions in which he has taken part are: The College Wfidowf' Officer 666, 'fStrongheart, Peggy', and 'fRolling Stones . Ed did not play on any of the college representative teams, but took a prominent part in interclass sports. His other achievements are many. He is President of the College Athletic Association and during his administration has initiated many im- portant measures which have made the A. A. the real soul of the college. This year the membership of the association has reached a number never before ap- proached. The rejuvenation has incidentally brought hundreds of dollars into its coffers. As Editor in Chief of THE VINCENTIAN he has worked unceasingly to make the book the success it is. 203 ROBERT S. GROGAN Robert S. Grogan always means business. If you don't believe it ask our advertisers. Robby has made a name for himself this year as a gatherer of Ads and a reaper of profits. The Annual play bulletin was the plumpest we ever printed, andihe has laid the foundations of this book deep in the pockets of those who believe in St. Iohn's advertis- ing mediums. There's nothing slow about this boy. Every glance of his eye, the very spring of his step spells action. In the class room Pep is ever alert. He made a reputation for scholarship at the outset of his career, and the records show that he has given our smiling genius Ed. Curran the race of hiS life to hold on to his laurels. Sometimes we feel that Grogan might outstrip his rival if he really centered all his energy to that end. Robert doesn't believe altogether in marks and is rounding out his character in many spheres of activity. There isn't an event of any importance at St. j'ohn's that has not been graced by his presence or aided by his efforts. No game, no dance, no entertainment, but he is there to do his bit and a little bit more. He is the peppery captain of this year's Varsity Baseball team, and with a tongue that is never still he gets the best possible game out of his team-mates. Everybody wishes that Robby was huskier, for given a hefty physique, that nerve, grit and un- conquerable heart of his would make him a leader of leaders. It has been said of the men who are bearing the brunt of Germany's savage thrust on the western front, that they are heroes all unconscious of their heroism. Rob Grogan is a man of that type. No one in the gym at a basketball game is noisier than Pep,' Grogang no one has a better line of chatter on the ball Held, and yet were it not for the fact that his deeds speak louder than any words, he would be lost to notice. Modest and retiring, he never speaks unless he had something worthwhile to say. VVhen he sees something that ought to be done, he does it without being begged or bullied. May God give St. :fohn's and the world many more unselfish men of deeds like Rob. and the world will be a decent place to live in without any fighting about it. 204 JAMES MAHONY l Are you surprised, gentle reader, to see yon modest face in this gallery of famous men? lfVhere were you all last winter? Surely not present at the basketball games in St. j'ohn's Gym. There were other men in those games who fought valiantly to keep our colors flying, but no one succeeded quite so well as the quiet unassuming, but doggedly determined and marvelously clever jim Mahony. No forward on any team will forget the game he played, guarding like a Blue Devil at Verdun and yet doing the lion's share of the offensive work of his team. Possibly some of them thought that the one night they were playing was a big night for this stocky little Irishman. But the rooters who saw every game knew that every night was a big night for Jim. Goal followed goalg from the floor or the foul line, he was always the most consistent shot. Yea! Mahony! Mahony! Mahony!-sometimes on a quiet night if you put your head in the Gym door the echos of those cheers are ringing yet. And now Jim has left our midst for the big game of war. The other day he enlisted in the Naval Reserve. VVhat else could we expect from a fighter like him. He is the quiet determined type that the Germans are now learning to fear. 'They shudder to think of facing sharp eyed thin lip- ped fellows like jim. And so he goes into it-just another sprig of Irish green that gives a bitter taste to the humble pie that America is preparing for the Kaiser. We hate to lose Jim but we know our loss is our Country's gain. So good luck and God bless you Mahony. And may you go far to fame and glory, and let no man tread on the tail of your coat. THOMAS M. CONROY l lVendell Phillips once said that a little Daniel O'Connell would not have been Daniel O'Connell at all. A big Tommie Conroy would be merely Thomas M. Con- roy and of no further consequence. Size is the only thing small about Tom. Intellectu- ally he towers in the High School and in many other ways he stands in the isolation of distinction. In our Tommie the athlete, actor, orator and student are all rolled into one personality that has won the respect and love of-all who know him. l He came to St. Iohn's on his own merit, winning one of the yearly scholarships. In his first year he won the class medal. It was only a margin of less than a point that kept him from the highest honors in the High School that year. YVith the second year came renewed successes. The lacking point which disappointed him the year before now brought him to the top of the list. He played quarterback in the Stars football team and won several medals on the cinder path. The Midgets found his services at shortshop invaluable. The third year discovered his prowess as an orator, for he won the medal offered, with a splendidly rendered selection. In football he played quarterback again, this time on the Prep Seconds. As second baseman for the Prep,' Second baseball team, he was the bright light of the most successful team in this school. Again he showed speed on the track by win- ning many prizes. He began his fourth year by a very creditable showing as quarterback of the Prep football team. He appeared in a leading role in the High School Play, and made himself more famous by aqvery enthusiastic speech delivered at the opening of the High School Clio. The championship basketball team in the Prep , lnterclass Tourney owes much to his work as Captain and forward. And so we hail him our premier scholar and athlete, one whom no one can resist for his combination of sterling ability and pleasant manly goodfellowship. s 206 GEORGE CASAZZA ' George is a man of deeds. He has learned on at least one occasion that words and the choice of them are not his forte. And words after all cannot do full justice to the ability and prowess of this happy, smiling blond of Sunny ltalyf' On the gridiron, on the court, and on the diamond, he is the idol of all who gaze upon the passing show. P. S. 153 has the honor of launching George on his athletic career. It was while there that he discovered that pitching was his specialty. Having entered Manual Train- ing High School in Feb. 1914 his ability was quickly recognized and he became a member of the Baseball and Track teams in his freshman year. Unfortu- nately a broken ankle deprived him of many prizes and perhaps a few records. ln Jan. 1917, he en- tered St. Iohn's and his sterling ability made him the idol of every boy in the school. George does not specialize in any one sport. He is an all- round athlete. Since he began to attend St. .lohn's he has played brilliantly on the gridiron, and his ability as full-back earned him a place on the 3 Eagle's all-Scholastic Foot-ball team of 1917. Wfith f L a spirit that animates every true athlete he report- ed to the Basket-ball coach when the team was in distress and although he had not played the game before, showed his all- round ability by quickly developing into a hrst-class guard. But it is in Base- ball that Georgie shines. Give Zaza a base-ball, and the smile that lights his countenance will cure any malady. As a pitcher Georgie is in Class A, and his opponents have the greatest respect for him. His work last year merited for him the captaincy of this year's team and with that earnestness and spirit that make heroes he is striving to lead his team on to victory and if possible to the championship of Brooklyn. All glory to George, may his ambition be realized. 207 1-Xrknnmlrhgment The editors of THE VvINCENTIAN, realizing their indebtedness to a number of loyal and tireless assistants, take this opportunity to express their appreciation and gratitude. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Joseph L. Callahan, '20, who contributed more than half of all the art work in our annual. Many of the photographs were made by Robert Graham, '18, and Father Kreis, and We are duly grateful to them for their efforts in our behalf. Tnexperienced as we were, we should undoubtedly have encountered considerable difficulty in Hdummying up, had it not been for the invaluable assistance rendered us by Mr. Andrew Nowak, a professional, and a sincere friend of the college, who gave unstintingly of his time and services. A vote of thanks is also due the class presidents, who so admirably co-operated with us in the obtaining of subscriptions, collection of payments, etc., and to those young ladies who devoted their evenings to typing our copy. We are deeply grateful to the members of the Alumni, who have come forward as patrons of this book, and given generously to make it the suc- cess it is. Last but not least, our advertisers deserve a word of acknowledgment. By their subscriptions these gentlemen have aided in making THE VINCENTIAN a financial success, and we sincerely hope that their advertisements will bear fruit in the generous patronage of our readers. 208 Qlnmplimrnta nf Elnhn 31. Hitzgrralh NIAGARA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE and SEMINARY of OUR LADY of ANGELS NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y. Under the Direction of the Priests of the Congregation of the Mission Founded 1856. Registered by the Regent of New York State Completion of the College Course entitles Student to the A. B., B. S., or Ph. B. Degree. High School Preparatory for College or for Professional or Technical Schools. XA IN SUBLIMITY OF SCENERY NIAGARA UNIVERSITY IS WITHOUT A RIVAL IN THE COUNTRY Perfect Discipline Moral Influences Healthy Location Equipped Scientific Laboratories. Spacious Class Rooms and Assembly Hall. Large Gymnasium and Swimming Pool. Extensive I Campus and Athletic Field. MILITARY TRAINING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS. Address Registrar for Catalogue Very Rev. W. F. LIKLY, C. M.. President 'E . 1 S 2 I . TELEPHONIS -150 BROAD I J OIIN WV. h'lCGRATI1 P 2'7YVILLIABI STREET I W ' fJVERSEAS SHIPPING Comme. NEW' 'YORK P 1 P If 1 X. Qx 2 'l l ph 93 Bushwick T l phone 953 Sterling ESTATE OF CORNELIUS SULLIVAN SHORT BROS- UNDERTAKERS af EMBALMERS PAINTERS AND First Class Coaches to Let 69 LEWIS AVENUE 657-659 ROGERS AVENUE Corner Willoughby Avenue Boro, of Brooklyn NEW YORK METROPOLITAN MACARONI MFG. CO. Inc. 110-1261 WATERBURY STREET Phone 492 Stagg Bet. Ten Eyck and Maujer St., Brooklyn TRY TRY THEM KTHEM THE I CLEANEST FINEST AND BEST MACARONI MADE IN AMERICA Telephone, l439 Stuyvesa t J COMPLIMENTS OF I PLUMBING, GAS FITTING E' H' R' 420, EAST 17th STREET NEW YORK J. H. REHFUSS 'Lendliim AH SPA? DONATED BY Bruggiai ani! Glhrmiut I S PRESCRIPTION WORK OUR B 425 FIFTH AVE SPECIALTY NEW YORK CITY B ' 252 SUMNER AVENUE, Cor. Lexington Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. R. A. CORROO Ed CG. INSURANCE BROKERS and ADJUSTERS 68 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK Office Phone Residence Phone R-G-SUN-WANG 1504 Kenmore 1715 Flatbush u n PETER L. MAWN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Largest Selling Brand of 10c. Cigars 956 GRAVESEND AVENUE in The World NCHY 18th AVCIILIC N. Y. F4ACT0R1': MANCHESTER, N, H Telephone Bedford 3940 PETER BATZ Dealer in MEATS POULTRY AND GAME 336 REID AVENUE Bl'00klyn Near Bainbridge St. COTRELL 8: LEONARD MAKERS OF CAPS, GOWNS AND HOODS ALBANY-NEVV YORK F. NV. RANDALL, Proprietor Telephones 1402-1-103-1404 Prospect BROOKLYN METAL CEILING CO. H, GU, METAL CEILINGS WALL DECORATIONS No. 283-289 GREENE AVENUE Office and Salesrooms: BROOKLYN, N. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN REISENVVEBER P FPED D FPICI I' T ea. CHAS. P. FABDR S cy THE EXCELSIOR BREWING CO. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS OF HIGH GRADE BEERS Brewery: Bottling Dept.g 231-281 PULASKI ST. 227-229 PULASKI ST. PHONE 1558 WMSBURG. PHONE 1061 WVMSBURG 254 HART STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF R. J. GALLUCCI REAL ESTATE coRoNA, L. 1. COMPLIMENTS OF F. J. KLAESS Y Telephone, 109 Main ROBERT A. AUSTIN PLUMBING CONTRACTOR 174 SANDS STREET B-ROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 9482 Main SIMON KAHN PRIME MEATS AND POULTRY 453K ATLANTIC AVENUE Cor Nevins Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone Main 5699 TI-IE SISTER SHOP CARLSON 8: CARLSON Millinery and Hair Goods 284 LIVINGSTON STREET Opposite Montauk Theatre BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 4.-KA Lg i 55:5 ALEX TAYLOR 'R CO. 26 E. 42nd Street, New York. Dear Sirs:-The committee in charge of selecting the .athletic equipment for the troops in France has decided to award the entire contract for Taylor League Base Balls C4980 dozenb, and in part for Taylor Baslcof Balli- KSOOJ, Taylor Foot Balls CIZOOD, Taylor Base- llall Gloves l35U0l, Taylor l3a5v111c11's .lliits 17805, Taylor Gam Hladdvrs CISOOJ. From Young Men's Christian Association War Work Service ALEX TAYLOR Q CO. Inc. ATHLETIC SPECIALISTS Opp. Hotel Manhattan 26 E. 42nd Street X New York Established 1849 CEMENT, COMPOSITION, MARBLE BERNARDINI STATUARY COMPANY Ecclesiastical Sculptors and Designers STATUARY: ALTARS: STATIONS: FONTS Phone Cortlandt 7718 Cable 'ASiniico Studios 26-28 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK W. ROWLEY REID FIRST CLASS DRUGGIST iss SAND sr, BR OOKLYN, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF HARRY STEN GER COMPLIMENTS OF WM. J. COTTER AND J. F. HENNEY COMPLIMENTS OF DOMESTIC STEAM LAUNDRY 127-137-12th STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. We Cater to the Critical. SPALDING . M f r SPORT 4' ' to associate one with ft 73 225 yi ia It is just as natural . . . A - the other as it is - RAIN AND AN UMBRELLA When in neecl of Athletic Equipment you immediately think of SPALDINC-'S Every thing for every Athletic Sport Catalogue on request AU ST O 3 FIFTH AVE. LDVNQ A. li. SPALDING 81. BHUS. i 9' . 124-28 Nlxss. . NEW YORK CITY A K. BEETAR Commission Merchant Importer Sz Manufacturer of Religious Articles, Prayer Books and Rosaries a Specialty 258 BROADWVAY Rogers Peet Building Telephone 6589 Barclay J. W. GASTEIGER sf soN DIRECT RECEIVERS 0F Phone 5141 South M. J. LAVIN - CAFE - WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. 515-3rd AVE. COR. 12th ST. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Zliingki Qlmmig Ernst Qlnmpemg 342 to 346 FULTON STREET BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN CITY OF NEWMYORK JULIAN D, FAIRCHILD, President i2xI01i1Ir51?iMP'iiiigi2'i1Q1HUsD 2 D. W.'MeW11.L1A1xg.b 5 Vlcejlests VVILLIAIXI J. YVASON, JR. TI-IOMAS BLAKE, Secretary HOXVARD D. JOOST, Asst. Secretary .T. NORMAN CARPENTER, Trust Officer GEORGE V. BROXVER. Counsel Capital ...... ......,. S 500,000.00 Surplus , , . . . S2,000,000.00 Undivided Profits . . . . . . S 650,660.09 Nirhnlaa 1-I. Glrnpp 8: Sinn, Zlnr, GENERAL CONTRACTORS, CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS 17 TIIADIES STREET 112 CEDAR STREET NEVV YORIC THOS. H. MULLEN Francis Mullen, Successor H.'lY AND GR1XIN gfliceh UNDERTAKER re ENIBALDIER Cfgiiiiator, COACHES .Q CADIPCHAIRS T0 LET FOOT OF AMITY sfr. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 223 Sixth Ave. 110 Berkerly Place Tel. 6087 Main Phone South 755 Phone South 6429 COMPLIMENTS OF FRANK PUSTET CO. THE STORE OF QUALITY AND SERVICE PRESCRIPTIONS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED INC- HAYDON DRUG SHOP 52 BARCLAY ST. 1189 BROADWAY New York Brooklyn, N. Y. hone 313 Buslnvlck First registered Wuman's College in New Jersey COLLEGE Uf ST. ELIZABETH lngqrponated Under the Laws- of the State of New Jersey with full power to confer degrees. Convent Station QNO. Morristownb School of Arts and Sciencesg School of Musicg School of Household Artsg School of Pedagogyg School of Expressiong Secretarial Course of Two Years g Course in Pharmacy. ACADEMY A Standard High School. Full college preparatory gradeg General courses in Music, Expression and Home Economics. Grammar and Primary Departments. College and Academy registered by the University of the State of New York and the New Jersey and Pen- nsylvania State Board of Education. FRANK L. HENRICI Successor to Fred. Gerken Fish, Oysters and Clams.-All Kinds of Sea Food ln their Season--I-Iorme Made Fish Cakes, Chowder and Oyster Fries a Specialty 10 SUNINER, AVENUE Near Broadway Brooklyn, N. Y. Established 1877. EDWARD BALL Wholesele 8: Retail Dealer in Beef, Veal, Mutton k Lauub, Pork, Poultry K Game in Season 159-161 FIFTH AVE. 558 FIFTH AVE. Phone Sterling 128. Phone S0uth 1988. IF YOU NEED A COURSE Prof. L. L. MclNTYRE DIRECTOR OF HOTEL MAJESTIC GYMNASIUM NEW YORK CITY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE VISIT US. 'elephone 4496 Bushwick C. KRONKE FINE CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM 243 SUMNER AVENUE Bet, Lexington and Greene Avenue BROOKLYN, N. Y. Fxuuilles, Parties and Churches Sup-plied Phone YV'mIsburg 3674 P. COURTNEY DELICATESSEN AND GRO CERY 280 MARCY AVENUE Brooklyn, N. Y. Orders Promptly Attended to. to Academy of St. Joseph BRENTWOOD, NEW YORK Boarding School for Young Ladies fPreparatory Collegiatej Affiliated with the State University Complete Courses in Art, Vocal and In.strumenta1 Music WVOrk Delivered nml Set Up in all Cemeteries JOSEPH BERMEL mc. Mausoleums, Monuments, Headstones and Enclosures 1963 METROPOLITAN AVE., MIDDLE VILLAGE uonotfou or QUEENS New' York City A doorway of Opportunity FIRST NATIONAL BANK -IN BROOKLYN BROADWAY E? HAVEMEYER ST. J iii mi mmi-if ' ' HIPQST NAWGNAII. BANK iffy! O xl Through the door pictur- e d a, b 0 v e hundreds of depositors of the First Na- tional Bank e n t e r 0 n d a i 1 y e r- rands having to do with their person- al m o n e y matters o r t h e success of their bus- 1 n 6 S S, T0 many Brook- ly n people this has been a doorway to opportunity. Y o u r a, Q. count at the If' 1 r s t Na- tlonal ought to m e a n Just that to y o u. VV e will do our p a r t t o make it so, b e i ri g pre- pared to give t h e utmost amount 0 f co-ope1jation c om S istent w 1 t h sound . 'Vi - PH ' - . b a n k i n g practice. gl 4 1 , f , , , I 'lf i f 17:1 -ifx . - .Tia N ,. . g 1 Y W E 1: Wu . I I l I H if E I . A A IE- il :ii 2 Q SCHWARTZ, KIRWIN 8: FAUSS IIANUFACTURING JEWELERS Dealers and Makers of Medals, Badges, Jewels, Etc., for Prizes and Presentation COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES OLWELL 81 CO. 181 WEST ST. NEW YORK coMPL1MENTs OF EDWARD MCGILLIGAN 42 BARCLAY STREET NEXV Yomc V COMPLIMENTS OF Ellfniii E1 EDWARD BENNETT Zllrimh aah M211 Misha' HIGH CLASS GRO CERIES 171 GOLD ST. BROOKLYN JOSEPH LEZOLI HARDWARE 1317-19 MYRTLE AVE, FRANK J. PLANDING INSURANCE SPECIALIST BROOIQLYNI N' YZ BI'OOk1y'Il, Y THE Ll OTYPE The quickest way for a young man or young zvonzan to turn his or hm' ejjforts into cash is to learn a trade. ln thc short time of tlzraa or fou-1' months we will toacli you to ba-- 'conze a Linotype Ofim'at'or. Cost of tuition only nonzinal. Earnings largo. Enzjiloymont easily fll'0C ll7'C'd. lf intorostocl ask' for jiarticnlars. Oni' fifoo Booklot S.l ' will sur- jvrisc you. NEW YORK MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE SCHOOL 244-'246 West 23d Street New York City PRINTING -tha.t's our middle na1ne-espeoi- ally of tho hotter kind. It wouldzft require niu-ch ojcort on you-1' jia-rt if you askaa' for an osfinzatc. Wye do all kinds of fU'I'lZflI1g-ZTZIZLHUS we haw nina Linotyjios, C1'll71dUl'S and fob firossos, zuo make a sfocialty of -zveolvly and nzonthly jvublications, --I trial orflfr will con'z'inco you- sand it along, or 'Phone Chelsea 5l7O for 1'f'jvrosc1ztatiz'e. PEERLESS PRINTING COMPANY 244'246 West 23d Street New York City JOSEPH P. RUDDER Attorney and Counsellor at Law P 0 BUILDING Phone Bushwick 44 1 6-6738 A. N. APPLEBAUM CIGARS AND STATIONERY JAMAICA ' ' ' MQW YORK SVI-IOLESALE AND RETAIL Telephone T1 Jamalca 56 LEWIS AVENUE DROOIQLYN N. Y COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH ARDITO GROCERIES A FRIEND FROM JAMAICA FRUIT5 VEGETABLES 233 HOPKINS ST. Phone Prospect 3406 THOMAS E. OATES AUTO SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 349 FLATBUSH AVE. Brooklyn, N. Y. THE RIGHT WAY IS THE WAY TO- YOUNG'S FOR SURGICAL APPLIANCES AND INSTRUMENTS Supporting Belts, Trusses, Elastic Stockings, Orthopedic Appliances, Flat Foot Plates SPECIALTY THE COMBINATION SURGICAL CORSET Prompt Service Absolute Satisfaction Separate Ladies Department 860 BROADWAY NEAII PARIi AYYENUE Branch: 325 NINTH STREET, BROOKLYN Near Fifth' Avenue BROOKLYN, N. Y. Phone, 5082 Stagg THE MACON PHARMACY 255 Reid Ave. DEVELOPING, PRINTING, Ii0DAli FILDI We get all possible out of your Negatives An Enlargement free with each 252.50 in Coupons in Photographic Department. Phone Bed. 1520 Telephone 389 Hamilton J. J. CLEARY FUNERAL DIRECTOR 330 COURT STREET Brooklyn, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF THE I PERI L 360 FULTON ST. BROOKLYN, N. Y. JOSEPH SCHMIDT, Manager Phone, Bushwick 2898 DRY CLEANING AND DYEING If you have a garment that'-s so badly soiled or spotted you can't Wear it, don't throw it away, let us see it and advise you HENRY BARTELS, BEST DYES USED ONLY 620 Kosciusko St., near Broadway KENNEDY CIRCULAR ADVERTISING COMPANY -154 NASSAU STREET NEXV YORK COMPLIMENTS OF L. CASAZZA Telephone 64 70 Bedford ANDREW J. SCHAEFFER DEALER IN . Beef, Veal, Lamb'8z Pork Poultry and Game 430 TOMPKINS AVENUE 1 door from Halsey St. BROOKLYN, N. Y . LO FARO'S HYPODERMIC, Tl-IERPEUTICS LABORATORY Individual Doses of Sterilized Solutions in Sealed Ampoules for I-lypodermic Injections 120 HAMLBURG AVE. I Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 1821 Bedford LOUIS BROWN PHARMACIST 263 TOJIPKINS AVENUE Cor. Greene Ave. Brooklin, N. Y. Telephones 504 6-50 47 Buslhwick ALBERT P. THILL COMPA Y PLUMBING AND STEAM SUPPLIES 1031-1033-1035 PUTMAN AVENUE NEAR BROADWAY Brooklyn, N. Y ALBERT P. Tl-Il LL President and Treasurer Residence Phone 778-W Richmond Hill OTTO HUBER BREWERY BOTTLING DEPARTMENT 240-244 MESEROLE ST. BROOKLYN, N, Y. Telephones 373113732 Stagg LOUIS FRISSE PLUDIBING, GAS AND STEADI FITTING 669 BUSI-IVVICIQ AVENUE Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 2576 Greenpoint J. H. CONNORS GENERAL TRUCKING 256-258-260 GREENE STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Horses and Trucks 10 Hire by the Day 0 riveek Curting of all Kinds COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAM B. CONLIN AND JOHN J. WARD N... .gin . . .Rf 1,-...-. if F I i i 1 ll il THE GARAGE THAT SATISFIES Phone, Prospect 2008 V CENTURY GARAGE JOHN J, MAGQILLIGAN Proprietor 614-628 BERGEN STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Emergency Phone, from 7 A. M. to 6 P. M. Prospect 2812 TELEPHONE 1149 BUSHWICK Q . , ua: 5- I IVQQM .l,VA ...li ' p nnmrune-,B I - -, .-.Ax .-. Ej.'gQ5uEl:E.Fv:r RPL X., ' J 'Bogouol - 3noo1u.vn.n1v. l277'79'8l 85lwRTIlNl.ullIAKI'8'l' Telephone Bedford 1565 V YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHES IN THE THE YOUNG MEN'S STORE L OESER'S is a store for young men -both young in years and young at heart. Loeser clothes have been designed with such men in mind. They are cor- rect-different-better from both style and service standpoints. . Loeser clothing for young men is the creation of master designers, but nothing is shown which has only new- ness to its credit. Prices are moderte, more so than one would expect for such good clothing. 0 ' MMM BROOKLYN- NEW YORK COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES J. SEXTON CUSMANO Q RENDA' S PHARMACIES S. CUSMANO-JAS. RENDA PHARMACISTS AND CHEMISTS 131 CENTRAL AVE. 108 ROEBLING ST. Near Starr St. Cor. North 6th St, BROOKLYN, N. Y. 1 i Qlhaa. FH. Eggert 34 Em. 1. if MAKERS OF lf UNION CIGARS ii Copyrighted Brands 1 FOREST AND STREAM AMERICAN FIELD E COSMOPOLITAN i ' BLARNEY STONE TOBACCO QUEEN i 1512-1514 ATLANTIC AVENUE 64 KINGSTON AVENUE h Brooklyn, N. Y. if yi -AMERICAN li TIRE REPAIR co. ALEX ALEXICH, Proprietor P J K 197 CENTRAL AVENUE Far Rockaway, Long Island Phone, 1227 Far Rock. l 1 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HUGH McGRANE Telephone Main 6041 WILLIAM E. KELLY S. GINDIIN CLOTI-IIER, I-IATTER AND GENTS FURNISHER Reuovating at Reasonable Prices 169 Sand Sr. Corner Charles St. Next to Y. . . BROOKLYN WICA FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS Go to Your Reliable Photographers at THE .IEANNETTE STUDIO Photographer for the College 1077 BROADWAY, opp. Reid Ave. Established 26 years at the same ad- dress. VVe have absolutely no connec- tion With any other studio on B'Way. THE JEANNETTE STUDIO 1077 BROADWAY Phone. 3-I9 Bushwick. Telephone Bushwick 604 C. SPRECKLES M E A T M A R K E T 172 REID AVENUE Cor. Madison St. BROOKLYN, N Y. BYRNE BROTHERS G R 0 C E R S Direct Receivers of New Laid Eggs-Finest Creamery Butter a Specialty 1350 FULTO.N STREET Near Nostrand Avenue--Tel. 1128 Bedford 1 PUTNADI AKVENUE Cor. Cambridge Place-Tel. 6804 Prospect I COMPLIMENTS OF SENIOR CLASS '18 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Telephone Borough Park 3142 MARTIN J. SINNOTT PRACTICAL HORSE-SHOER 5913,-13th Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. BIIOOIQLYN, N. Y. Telephone South 2034 BELVEDERE MARKET A. HABERMANN, Prop. Dealer in CHOICEST MEATS Poultry and Game 2S8 FIFTH AVENUE Brooklyn, N. Y. GEO. MERKEL MEATS AND- POULTRY 876 BROADXVA Y Brooklyn COMPLIMENTS OF FOURTH YEAR A 1918 Telephone, 3263 Evergreen B. PFEFFERKORN UP-TO-DATE CLOTHIER 427 KNICKERBOOKER AVENUE Near Herman. Street Brooklyn, N. Y. Tel. 33-4 'Bushwin-lc Lady Attendant E- tablishcd 1892 JAMES M. GOODMAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR lowl-Lulu' 1'.Alu.0n, 1144 Dt-KALB AVE. Telephone Bushwick 1116 DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES TEAS, COFFEES, SUGAR, SPICES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON 138 LEVVIS AVENUE. Cor. KOSCiusl-:O SI., Oflher Stores: 5410 Fifth Avenue, 281 Columbia St., 1834 Fulton Street. DANTO'S HAT SHOP Between 11th and 12th Streets 494 FIFTI-I AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 'Telephone Main 11 19 P. G. SCHULT GROCER AND TEA MERCHANT 259 DEAN STREET Cor. Nevins Street Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 3886 Bushwick SINGER SEWING MACHINES A. L. MAGUIRE, Manager REPAIRING OF ALL IVIAIQES OF SEVVING DIACHINES Needles and Parts for all Machines 96 RALPI-I AVE., Brooklyn OPEN EVENINGS COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Telephone Bushwiuk 4997 Service any distance at any hour CORNELIUS V. MCGINITY Orr OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH UNDERTAKERJ lVill'Render His. Services in a Sympathetic, Palnstal-:ing and Economical Manner SS7 l'lT'l'NAM AVE. Brooklyn, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND
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