Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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remarks as this were occasionally to be overheard, more especially in the early part of the term. Thank you, madam! that is all, the filling is completed, and I have every reason to believe that it will prove as perfect as human skill can make it. Of course, though, you will understand that gold stands relatively high in the table of specific gravities, and as the filling is in an upper tooth you will, of course, appreciate the fact that the natural attraction of the earth is constantly in operation. Understanding this you will no doubt readily perceive that it will be advisable for you to refrain from descending a flight of stairs in a hurried manner, and it would also be well to abstain from descending in elevators which stop too suddenly, and from biting on that side of the mouth, and lastly, were I in your place, I would be careful not to allow any substance having an adhesive quality, such, for instance, as certain varieties of candy, to come in contact with the filling, etc., etc. Among the many memorable events of this last year must be classed a certain rush in the Chemical Lecture room. It must be conceded that even the most dignified will sometimes unbend, and our Class, on this occasion, proved no exception. It certainly was a most glorious rush, too, if the number of bruised and bleeding men are to count for anything, and the number of lost articles may be regarded as another evidence of the same fact. Notices of various “losts” appeared on the notice boards, men anxiously inquiring the probable whereabouts of such trifles as watches, sleeve-links, eye-glasses, and even portions of anatomy, such as pieces of ears, stray teeth, etc., etc. One facetious individual even went so far as to advertise that if the present holder, or holders, of a coat would apply to a certain man they could secure the missing button and part of the sleeve as he, the original owner, had no further use for the said minor parts. Another incident that will not readily be forgotten, occurred early in the term. Scene, the Ampitheatre; Prof. Guilford’s lecture. Prof. Guilford, before commencing his lecture: “ Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make,” with the tenor of which, no doubt, you are familiar. “ The National Association 53

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must have been very satisfactory for nowhere could there be found any one who had not a “clean sheet,” “in spite of Professor Burchards historical 30%.” By the way, it should prove rather interesting to try and discover where the “conditions go. It is certainly on record that one man once was heard to admit that he had one condition but with this one exception nothing but “clean sheets have ever been found. That George Washingtons are not found everywhere now-a-days would appear to be the only explanation of the matter. So now the hard working Junior had entered on the third stage of College life and was now everywhere to be found seeking shoes and hats of sufficiently capacious dimensions to accomodate so important an individual. Again the Spring and Summer passed and again as the October days came round, there gathered together for the last time our Class of ’99 now fairly entered on the last struggle for the much coveted degree of D. 1). S. Class elections were a subject of much discussion, during the first two weeks of the term, and again the wisdom of the Class was displayed in its choice of officers. The men chosen this year were : for President, W. O. Beecher; for Vice-President, E. D. Crawford ; Secretary, W. L. Stevenson ; and Treasurer, W. A. MacNicholl, and for the important office of Valedictorian, C. X. Reinig, after giving us a sample of his oratorical powers, was unanimously elected. Now began some of the most marvelous transformations, men could everywhere be seen, visibly increasing in stature and chest measurement, and the growth was really as evident as is that of a tropical plant in the Spring. What a wonderful Class we are. It would entail the consumption of too much ink to fully recount the many proofs of our claim in this distinction, but attention might be briefly called to the evidences of it as indicated by the various organizations of which our men arc the main-spring. Look at the standing of our P'oot-ball team, our Hockey team, Garretsonian Society, Orchestra, Y. M. C. A., etc., and to what, we would ask, can these positions of these bodies be ascribed, if not to the presence of our men. The Senior is a great person, and greater this year than ever before. If you doubt this statement ask Professor Burchard, his opinion can certainly be relied on. With what a beautifully patronizing air we stroll through the Junior and Freshmen Laboratories and deign to advise the poor occupants thereof as to the most profitable course to pursue in certain directions. What wonders of beauty and skill our gold fillings are. Certainly, such 50

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of Dental Faculties this summer decided to cancel the rule requiring the attendance of students at 7$( of lectures.” (Terrific applause, yells and cheers, and other manifestations of intense delight from all parts of the room.) Prof. Guilford continuing (by the way, did you ever notice what a particularly merry twinkle appears in the Dean’s eyes sometimes), “ yes, gentlemen, this rule has been rescinded, and it has been decided that in future all students shall attend ioo per cent, of all lectures.” Let us draw the curtain at this point, for the ghastly look of horror which was now to be seen formed too conspicuous a contrast to the former looks of ecstacy. Many other episodes there are which deserve to be recorded, such, for instance, as the experience of Mr. Frederick on a certain Tuesday night or Wednesday morning (the exact hour seems to be somewhat uncertain). You all know that every week we have an Ash Wednesday in Philadelphia, and that on Tuesday nights there arc innumerable barrels adorning our sidewalks. Now Mr. Frederick, it appears, had been looking upon the wine; that is to say, the moon, when it was red, like other men under similar conditions was inclined to be happy. Now, to anyone in this frame of mind, the barrels would appear to be possessed of some peculiar fascination, and—but there! the sequel is well-known to you all, so what need to go into further details. Let it suffice to say that Mr. Frederick has since seen fit to cultivate his powers of wind and limb, and has developed into a remarkably swift runner, and now declares that he can outrun anything wearing the regulation blue coat in the City of Philadelphia. But already this history has grown too voluminous, and it is time to think of the end. The pendulum of Time has swung relentlessly on, and the time has come to say farewell. Many of us forever to our classmates, the Faculty and our Alma Mater. 54