Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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thrown, joined and made one again in less time than it takes to say. It is known also that certain ones, who in their natural lives never received such childish tokens as “valentines, upon this occasion received enough to far atone for such deficiency. The most famous and notable one of the number was one given to Miss Finley. (It was a lobster.) The annual Phi Alpha Banquet was held Saturday, February 27th. The Professors were invited, but some were conspicuous for their absence. One rumor says— they could not find the place. Another—“their wives would not let them.” The following toasts were answered: “Caritas —Dr. McKinley. “The Faculty —Mr. Cusworth. History” (Miss Finley) read by Mr. Dumstrey. The Undergraduates —Mr. Young. “The PHI ALPHA”—Mr. Wilmot. Mr. Young very impressively made “three points,” while Mr. Wilmot introduced the Phi Alphans to each other by an “advertisement.” April 24th, the Ccrclc Francais assisted by the valuable coaching of Dr. DcSauzc. produced, at the New Century Drawing Rooms. Moliere’s “L’Avarc,” with Dr. Vlachos in the title role. 1909 was represented by three members in the caste: Messrs. Seel, DcSilvia and Norton. Meanwhile, 1909 held its first meeting as a class at the call and in the quiet Germantown residence of our honored Dean, Albert E. McKinley. On Saturday, March 6th, twelve members of the Senior Class assembled and at his suggestion formed a temporary class organization. Mr. Henry Gideon was chosen temporary Chairman and Miss Isabel Macfarlanc temporary Secretary. A committee of five was appointed, whose duty was to make a program of our future work, to be voted upon by the members. A permanent organization was formed on Saturday, March 27th. On Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: President, Henry Joseph Gideon. Secretary, Albert Charles Norton. Vice-President, Isabel Macfarlanf.. Treasurer, Emma May Van Bus kirk. Since that time plans have been made to bring forth a “Class Record.” the first Year-book and Register to be published by any class in the University proper, and also to successfully steer the Annual College Banquet of Friday, June 4th. It may seem to my readers that I have forgotten to mention my classmates, but this is not the case. In so far. as it is in my power to explain their whims and fancies to you shall it be done. 26

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William J. Cuswortii, Jr., To C, Editor-in-Chief. Ukrjjbrt Du.mstrky. i i C, University .Votes. Furman B. Willis, '09 C., Managing Editor. John Penn, '09 P., Athletics. Edwin McCone, ’09 P., Business Manager. Chari.es E. Lee, ’12 L.. Announcements. Anne B. Smith, ’io C., Literary. Mary E. Finley, 11 C., Exchanges. Gertrude M. Tolbert, ’08 C., Alumni. The Phi Alphans held their usual reception and gave the new Freshies special opportunity to show true College servility. While the “rules” were being read to them, they were placed at the front of the Green Room on the little chairs used by the Kindergarten children and were given sticks of candy to keep them quiet. When counted, two were missing, Mr. DcSilvia and Mr. Eldridge. These were found in a corner enjoying the discomfiture of the Freshies, and were very indignant when dragged out and placed in the Freshman rank. Of course, you know they are Seniors. The February number of The Owi. contained a concise and sympathetic biography of President Conwell by our veteran Owl correspondent, Mr. Norton. Previous to this time, few of us had realized the struggles of Dr. Conwell on the road to success nor how deeply his life was interwoven with the life of Temple University. In April an account of the Samaritan and Garretson Hospitals and of Dr. Wayne Babcocks excellent work there appeared by Mr. Willis. The article was breezy aand interesting—just the kind that you might expect Willis to write. On Hallowe’en Night, the Phi Alphans gowned as ghosts sought the upper regions of Dante’s Inferno (Kennard Hall) and there perpetrated their ghastly initiations upon the cowering Freshmen. These were only interrupted when Miss VanBuskirk’s “ghost” very suddenly took a notion to drop through the skylight. A minstrel show was given the day before the Christmas holidays which afforded much fun and sport to every one who had the least liking for minstrels. The next important event of the year was the Founders’ Day Celebration. These exercises were of special interest, following, as they did. the Lincoln Centenary. Judge Robert von Moschiziskcr presided, and introduced the speaker of the day. ex-Govcrnor Stokes, of New Jersey. Taking as his theme Abraham Lincoln.” he showed that notwithstanding the fact that Lincoln never graduated from a college, he was as truly a college bred man as any. As a writer of the English language the University of Oxford declared him to be without a peer. After Governor Stokes’ address, the honorary degrees were conferred by President (Conwell upon Mr. Stokes. Dr. Welsh, Dr. Swank. Mr. Greene, and Rev. Win. Jessup. Monday. February 15th. the Phi Alphans held a Valentine Social. Hearts were broken, cut up, torn. shot. 25

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The first to come to our notice is Mr. Gideon of school-lore fame. Of him, it has been said that “the class docs not honor him, but he honors the class in being its President.” Miss Macfarlane next claims our attention as the best tease ever known,” but we have since heard her called The Angel of School Alley.” Of Mr. Norton, the following suggestive remarks have been made: Owl, My Kingdom for a Record,” and our Raineses II.” Mr. Willis appears in the Temple Dictionary as mass.” Mr. Seel, our preacher, once informed us that he knew nothing and that he would soon stop that. Miss Robison, our Librarian; Miss Mitchell, our Artist; and Miss Perring, our Teacher, form a lovely trio. Mr. Buckley the tallest man in the 1909 graduating classes, is always seen in company with our President. He has been called our fashion plate.” Mr. Thomas is the quiet youth from up the pike.” Mr. Rieger is our little athletic” gentleman. Mr. Garrison aspires to Mr. Buckley’s position and also to a settee at C. H. S. Mr. DeSilvia aspires to the place of Tetrazinni on the operatic boards. Mr. Rid ridge is too much engrossed in the higher flights of Philosophy to indulge in our little foolishnesses. Mr. Thomson, on the other hand, is much concerned with the matter” and substance” on this world; and as City Bacteriologist is trying to find the original germ of life.” Finally, there is the Treasurer herself, whom some have called a perfect crank, but perfect crankism” is sometimes as good and necessary as the “righteous indignation” of our fathers. The Professors, too, must not l c forgotten. Many changes have occurred during the four years of our sojourn at Temple. During the first year of our Pilgrimage our intellectual guides were chiefly the following: Dr. Albert K. McKinley, in History, a post to which he has bravely held for the four consecutive years. Dr. Allison Gaw, our worthy and learned guide to the realms of English. Dr. Nicholas P. Vlachos, the “sphinx” of Latin and Greek. Prof. Samuel A. Anders, the mild and sedate guide to Teutonic lore. Prof. Adams, our “apparent” leader in Mathematics. Dr. Herbert Stotcsbury, our “hero” in Psycholog}'and Philology. Prof. Surrey, in Chemistry. The Sophomore year brought several changes and convulsions, especially in the department of Knglish. where two Professors in succession endeavored to follow in the footsteps of Prof. Gaw. In our Junior year peace was restored when Prof. W. Bertram Twiss came to the Temple's rescue and for two successive years has served us well. The other storm-tossed branches were Mathematics and Psychology, and incidentally with the latter. Philosophy. In Math, a rapid succession occurred from Prof. Adams to Prof. Travis and then finally to Dr. Napoleon B. Heller, who now heads the department of Mathematics and Engineering. The instructors in Phil- 27