University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine - Reflector Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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X ae TI-Il: REF LLTOR ? ll came out victorious, due to the all-around work of Pamrnenter, Mil- carek, and Hickey. The call was then sounded for dinner, which was enjoyed by all those present. In the evening, Dr. Squire's home was thrown open and dancing was enjoyed. All returned to Buffalo at a late hour, declaring that they had spent a most delightful day. The next event on the social calendar was a smoker, given by the Delta Sigma Delta, at their Frat House, in honor of 717. The smokes and eats will long be remembered by those present. Soon after this eventful night, the juniors prepared a surprise, for as the poor, unsuspecting Frosh were returning to their daily lab duties, they were greeted with much rope and an abundance of paint. How- ever, it was only after a most strenuous struggle that the Upper Classmen succeeded in parading about thirty of their unfortunate victims down Blain Street, until they were stopped by the police. A few days after this battle royal, the Xi Psi Phi treated the Fresh- men to another smoker. A very pleasant evening was spent, and a few remarks from various members of the faculty were enjoyed. The Seniors, at last feeling the necessity of organizing the Frosh, called a class meeting, at which the following officers were elected: P1'e51'df1zZ, H. A. Wvhite Vfff-P7'E5fdE7lf, H. A. hflcfiinley Treasurer, H. H. Hickey Sec1'eZcz1'y, T. E. jones The organization of the class was followed by many half holi- days, in a vain attempt to make Hastings' Theatre Party a success. This continued until warned of the State Requirements, by Dr. Squires. However, all the important days received due recognition from the Class of ,I7, because the class absolutely refused to work on such days as St. Patrick's, and the days when all the Frosh were busily engaged in filling their suit cases at the Dental Conven- tion. There were also several days spent in rounding up the juniors for such special occasions as the banquets and the like. Few Freshmen will ever forget the remarkable plaster impression taken of Murphy7s QSilverburgD mouth, by F. L. jones. Then came the making of the instruments, and an atmosphere of profanity in the Freshmen Lab. VVhere it originated, Nlrs. Hobin can best tell. Spring came at last, and the Frosh, with their usual pep, collected 104

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I it Y THE REP1eECToR 32 4 wiv Q E? 1' X! If a lady's in the chair, He has the right to muss her hair' Wipe the powder from her lips, Caress her cheeks with finger tips. If she grasps his arm in pain, He gently takes that hand again, Places it on her lap or chair, And for one second holds it there. Or he may become sincere, Watch her eyes when pain is near, Gently ask her if it hurts, Guarding his manner lest she flirts. Or he may say Please open wide,'l just to get his bur inside. K. W. MooRE. 7 iststurp of the Qilazs nf '17 as jfmsb In September, 1914, trains coming from the north, south, east, and west brought to the City of Buffalo a motley crew of individuals and turned them loose on the unsuspecting citizens. This throng began its existence as a class, September 21st, when they adorned the corridors of the Dental Building for the first time. They had little idea of the stony path that lay between them and their chosen profession. September 22nd, the first stone was rolled over when the tech- nic instruments were checkedup and, the following day, their trials began when the first beeswax impression was taken. A few days later they waded into a barrel of mud, and after many weeks of strenuous labor they moulded objects which in some respects re- sembled teeth. On Qctober 3rd, the entire department was out to Dr. Squire's summer home on Lake Erie. It is needless to say that the Freshmen were there to the man. Athletic events of all descriptions were en- joyed, the Frosh cleaning house for the two Upper Classes. Abbey carried off the honors on the football field by fracturing his malar bone, this unfortunate incident saved the Upper Classmen from a disastrous defeat. Next came the baseball game. Here again the Frosh carried off the honors of the day, due to the efficient work of the batteries. Then followed the races, and again the Frosh 103

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f u I THE Riigebiizcrora s 32 V out on the campus and engaged in a series of athletic events, con- sisting of leap frog, marbles, stone throwing, and pitching pennies. Those sports were followed by many hard days in the lab, during which time the Frosh hnished up their lab work and engaged in various amusementsg the special features being a young war between Nfchlahon and Bailey, and an argument between the C'Boy Oratorf' and Charles. There were also many memorable water fights, during which the clock Qthe only thing of value in the lab, and the property of Vice-Dean lyferklel was badly crippled. VVith the opening of the baseball season, the Class of 717 showed its real athletic ability by supplying four of the Varsity players: lyfartin, Pammenter, Harnish, and Ervin. YVhen the month of Nfay was well aged, the real trials and tribulations of the Frosh began. c'The Eoysn trudged many weary miles back and forth to Townsend Hall, where they sat with card- board on their knees and bewailed the many wasted moments of the days gone by. Eailp iiuuttne Patient comes, greetings o'er, 'Wraps find peg up near the door. Assisted gently to the chair, Adjusts the same to fit her hair. Fits a towel to its place, Gets his tools from the case, Examines well her oral door, Asks if this or that is sore. Then he places rubber darn, Following up the Packwood plan. Digs down deep with burs of steel, Tells her that the work is ideal. Hits a nerve, she jumps a bit, Asks her please to quiet sit. He must go more careful here, W7atching close those eyes so clear. But burs away until at last, Cavity is made and has been passed. Inserts a filling, slow but sure, Saying it the pain will cure. Smooths it up and lets her go,, After wiping her face, you know. These things happen every day, But vary much from the regular way, For this we're thankful, yes, by gad, Or Dentistry would be a fad. K. VV. MOORE 1o5