Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Page 29 text:

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

Page 28 text:

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

Page 30 text:

osophy and Psychology have been Dr. Stotesbury, Dr. Surrey, Dr. Sorensen and finally Prof. Coulomb in Psychology and Dr. Wallace in Philosophy. Chemistry has passed from the hands of Dr. Surrey to Prof. Reuben Shaw. A few teachers who have also been connected with our Pilgrimage are Dr. Oscar Gerson in Pedagogy. Prof. Ferdinand Graser in Political Economy, Dr. Foster. Dr. Roxby and Dr. Slifer in Anatomy and Physiology, Dr. Henry Fox in Biology. 'Hie French language and Literature have had three firm advocates: Mme. Levy. Dr. Perrazzini and Dr. Emile DeSauze. During the past two years, Dr. Laura H. Carnell has favored us with a splendid course in the History of Art.- As this work has first mentioned Dr. Conwcll so its conclusion shall likewise concern that kindest and greatest of all scholastic benefactors. The life of the pilgrims in this University is so woven into that of the university life itself and through that into the life of our honored Founder and President, that, after thanking all teachers and instructors for their kind encouragement and guidance, no more appropriate conclusion can Ik given than a heartfelt thanksgiving to him. May the all-wise Heavenly Father bless him abundantly and preserve him for many years for the ever-widening expansion and honor of our Alma Mater. And now. let us unite in giving honor and praise to this greatest of philanthropists; and with him and our poetic friend, Longfellow, let us say: Life is real! Life is earnest And the grave is not the goal; ‘Dust thou art, to dust returnest’ Was not spoken of the Soul. In the world’s broad field of battle; In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb driven cattle, Be a hero in the strife. Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. 2S