University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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so Miss Mary W. Rockwell entered the College with us and accepted an invitation to become honorary member of our class. Since then she has been of great value to us in both social and intellectual problems. She is an excellent teacher, and : The pupil who well knows his lesson Goes to class with an easy mind ; But he who fears to be questioned, Comes quaking with fright on behind. Miss Mary w. Rockwell. As matron of Watson House, she has thus far easily succeeded in keeping the young ladies within bounds. H. D. Smith is a quiet sort of chap, from North Scituate, of whom it can be said that still waters run deep. He came to us a man of quiet and gentle mien, but alas, he has become enslaved to the demoraliz- ing influences of his environment. He has lately taken a great deal of interest in social life, and has been induced to join the dancing class. It is also whispered about the College that he is showing a great deal of attention to the fair sex. We hope, however, that this will not be detri- mental to him, and that he will keep up the fine record he has made thus far as a Student. Howard D. Smith.

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Now for a few last words. Juniors, when you come back next year (that is, if any of you do) , don’t be dignified. We have been so very proper and dig- nified this year that the people want a change. But do try to leave off firing shot-guns and base-balls through the windows, and don’t get sea-sick, its “ catchin’. ” Sophomores, you have been pretty good considering you have Ferry for one of your number. In fact, almost too good, but keep it up, for variety. Freshmen, try to realize that it will be your duty next year to wake up this place, it has been asleep too long. Wake up your- selves and do it. Preps, be careful what you do the night before Commencement. Red paint is expensive, so don’t use more than five or six pounds. That is enough for a place of this size. Everybody, join the Snap Course. And as we come before the readers of the Grist for our fare- wells, how amusing it is to look back over the last four years’ ex- periences. All the dances, the duckings, the physical exams., the ghost parties, and the various midnight parades and adventures will long be remembered when more important thoughts should fill our minds. Then the Watson House receptions, how pleasant these have always been, particularly when given by our honorary member, Miss Putnam, whose kindness and encouragement we shall always remember with deepest pleasure. But here, we are sorry to say, are all of the events of the past ; as we finally say not good bye, but au revoir to the dear old R. I. C. it is with the best wishes for herself, her faculty, and her students.

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Elizabeth E. Sherman. sited pleasure, unless she is “tired, ston, and comes daily Sh ! Sh ! Sh ! Who friend Edna E. Daw- she moves to bring She gazes with wide less actions of her ejaculates in dis- mustn’t, girls !” She and always eager for ful of the precept, given you.” High among the ston’s illustrious sons the well-known wheelman. The class is proud of him as a man, a student, and an athlete. With all his good qualities he has, however, one little failing, a weak- ness for the female sex. Most any night you can see his wheel leaning against the fence in front of a certain house in Wake- field. Where is Denny? But he is still young and, like many another young man, is sowing his wild oats in his youth. Johnny Wilby, alias Johnny Bull. Little, but oh, my! He finds great pleas- Euzabeth A. Sherman is a young lady of very decided opinions. When once determined upon a course, she gen- erally means to carry it out, regardless of its effect upon whatever poor mortals hap- pen to be in her way. Her independence, frankness, and dislike of the plain pro- ceedings of life are marked characteristics. She is a very good critic of all things (ex- cept her own abilities and perceptions), and is popular because she doesn’t try to be. Her company is always a much de- She is a resident of West King- in the college team, comes? Ah! Our LEY. She tries as order out of chaos, eyes at the tliouglit- fellow-students and tressed tones, “ You is a faithful worker knowledge, is mind- “Ask and it shall be Edna e. Dawiej-. names of South King- ill be found that of Arthur A. Denico.