Watkins Glen High School - Senecan Oracle Yearbook (Watkins Glen, NY)
- Class of 1904
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WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL Jjlnitiersif of flje Stale of ] Jew orl?, WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL THE ORACLE. PUBLISHED BY 'THR CLASS OR 1904. DEDICATED TO JOHN A. BEERS, B. A. VICE-PRINCIPAL OP WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL 1904 ORACLE STAFF. Editor-in-Chief: Arthur D. Webb. A ssista n t Ed Hors: Horace R. White. Josie M. Curry, Albert W. Giles. Ella F. Bradley, Ethel Ethel Van Lone. Willard Graham, Bertha N. Thompson. Maurice L. Griffin, L. Guthrie. COMMITTEES. Finance: Willard Graham. Chairman; Albert W. Giles. Ethel Guthrie, Josie M. Curry. Print in (j: Bertha X. Thompson, Maurice L. Griffin, Horace R. White. Chairman; Ethel Van Lone, Ella F. Bradley, A rtists: James Hope, Florexce Baknes. C. A. Payne. EDITORIAL. The High School Oracle now enters upon the fourth year of its existence. Ever since 1900, it has been published at Watkins High School, the funds being furnished, at first through the sole exertions of the students but recently through the aid of the Board of Education. The editions have always been of high merit and in future years will be shown with pride by the Alumni as a remembrance of “ye olden tyme.” The editors of this edition have been fortunate in having present at school the former editor, and many thanks are due him as well as others of the student and faculty body for the help they have rendered. Thanks are also due the Board of Education for the financial aid they have given this year as well as in former years. As to the merits of the book we will let it speak for itself but we will hope that none will feel offended in any manner by anything which may appear in its pages. A. D. W., ’04. BOARD OF EDUCATION. OFFICERS. O. P. Hurd, ------ President S. S. Johnson, - - - - Clerk and Librarian E. A. Gillett,................................Treasurer MEMBERS OF BOARD. TERM EXPIRES. Geo. C. Wait, ----- Jan. 1, 1907 Chas. A. Cole, ------ Jan. 1, 1907 John Haughey, ----- Jan. 1, 1907 Geo. D. Norman, ----- jan. 1, 1905 Henry Shulman, ----- Jan. 1, 1905 M. M. Cass, Jr.,.............Life Member Regular meetings first Monday evening of each month. THE FACULTY THE ORACLE, 5 WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY. 1 903-1904. Samuel S. Johnson, John A. Beers, B. A., Frances MacDowell, B. S., -Julia M. Hawes, Jane M. Haring, - - Principal Vice Principal Preceptress Teachers’ Class English Teacher GRADE TEACHERS. Katherine Brown, Mary N. Fitzgerald, Nellie C. Fitzgerald, Grace L. White, -Helen M. Johnson, -Daisy C. Vanderlip, Elizabeth A. Maloney, Seventh Grade Sixth Grade - Fifth Grade Fourth Grade - Third Grade Second Grade - First Grade SAMUEL SELLEN JOHNSON. PRINCIPAL JOHNSON was born in Altay, Schuyler Co. He received his education at Starkey Seminary in Eddytown, N. Y. After leaving there he studied independently and with this work came a more thorough knowledge which lie has applied in the class-room with great success. He came here in 1874 and has been Principal of this school since that time, a period of thirty years. During tins time he has put forth his best efforts, working early and late to bring the school up to his high ideal. No task is too difficult, no sacrifice too great for him to bear cheerfully if only by so doing some benefit may result to the school. His success is now shown by the high rank which Watkins High School holds among its sister schools. Mr. Johnson is just and true. 11 is biceps are well developed and he serves out an example to the hundreds of students who have been benefited bv his teachings. A. W. G., ’04. VICE-PRINCIPAL JOHN A. BEERS. Mr. John A. Beers our vice-principal has his home at LeRaysville, Pa., where he has resided for the past six years. Prior to that time he lived at Candor where he was graduated in ’95 from the High School. He then took a post-graduate course in the Collegiate Institute of Towanda, Pa. From he e he was graduated in ’97. Then desiring a more liberal education he entered Syracuse University in the fall of ’97. where he won distinction as a student. T 11K ORACLE. That he displayed marked ability was proved by his election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. At graduation the institution conferred upon him the degree of B. A. In the beginning of the year 1901, he accepted the position of vice-principal in W. H. S. where he has charge of the work in Latin and German. Mr. Beers has shown that he has a thorough knowledge of the subjects which he has chosen and has very ably aided his classes to acquire a knowledge of those languages. Mr. Beers has taken a great interest in athletics and through his efficient management, W. H. S. has acquired a prominent position among Mid-State basket ball associations. Although his stay in our midst has not been long, we trust it may be prolonged many years. Mr. Beers has many friends who will long hold him in the highest esteem. W. G., ’04. MISS MAC DOWELL. Miss Frances MacDowell who succeeds Miss Carolyn B. Gaylord as Preceptress, took her place among us in the fall of 1903, having formerly taught at Watervliet, N. Y. Miss MacDowell was graduated from Elmira High School in 1893. She then began her studies at Elmira College, from which she was graduated in the science course with the degree of Bachelor of Science. In college she was a member of Phi Mu literary society and in her senior year was elected president of that organization. The school work of our preceptress is very thorough and highly esteemed by all her students. She has charge of the sciences and is so enthusiastic over them that not even the most inappreciative pupil can fail to share her interest, and grasp the ideas which she wishes to impart. During the short time Miss MacDowell has been among us, she has always been eager to advance the school’s work and has taken a great interest in literary and social affairs. Success is affectionately wished her by the many friends she has won here. J. M. C., ’04. MISS JANE M. HARING. M iss Haring was graduated from Watkins High School in the class of 98. She has been teaching for five years, the last two years having been spent in this school. She is teacher of English and History and is considered one of the best English teachers in the State. Miss Haring was always a very industrious student, winning a sixty-count certificate in three years. Since she first began attending school she has spent every summer in study which perhaps explains why she has such complete mastery of her subjects. Besides being a very efficient teacher she has proved herself a true friend to every student and there are many who have reason to feel most grateful to her for wise counsel in time of indecision and trouble. E. L. G., ’04. l'l-IK ORACLE. 7 MISS HAWES. Miss Hawes, our training class teacher who came here four years ago has taken up with untiring energy and natural ability the work of her class. She is a resident of Oakfield, N. Y., and was graduated from Cary Semi- nary, Genesee Co., in 1887 and in 1890 completed her course at Buffalo Normal School. But besides this knowledge of the work she has had two years of experience at Palmyra and has taught at North Tonawanda and Batavia. In her work at W. H. S. it has been demonstrated t hat she possesses the best qualities necessary for a teacher. This respect for her ability combined with that of her personal character cannot help but win her friends who hope that she may remain with us and continue her work which is valuable to W. H. S. E. F. B., ’04. WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, 1 903-1904. Senior Class. Bradley. Ella F., Watkins. Curry. Josle M., Watkins. (dies, Albert W , Watkins. Graham, Willard, Watkins. (irimn, Maurice L., Watkins. Guthrie, Ethel L., Watkins. Thompson. Bertha N., Watkins. Van Lone, Ethel M., Alpine. Webb, Arthur I)., sugar Hill. White, Horace R., Watkins. Junior Class. Abbey, Helen N.. Watkins. Brown, Harrison J., Burdett. Coleman, Beatrice S., Watkins. Davis, Elizabeth, Watkins. Eveland. A. Irene, Wayne. Forbes, Albert F.. Watkins. Harford, It., Everard. Geneva. Hendrickson. Anson F., Watkins Llnzey, Maud L., Watkins. Marsh, Leon H., Moreland. Mottram, Lloyd I)., Weston. Raplee, Llewellyn, Moreland. Thayer, Ethel, Watkins. Wlxson, Bert R , Watkins. Sophomore and Freshman Class. Anderson, Bertha M., Watkins. Alexander. Bertha. Watkins. Ayers. Mary T.. Logan. Bailey. Susan J.. Townsend Baldwin, Phoebe V., Watkins. Beers, Edith C., LeRaysvllle. Pa. Bradley, LeGrand A., Watkins. Broderick, chauncey M., Watkins. Bolyen, Helen E., Alpine. Booth, Dana M., Watkins. Boyle, Mary C., Watkins. Bunn. Floyd B., Watkins. Burch. Hugh vV., Watkins. Catlln, Mildred D., Odessa. Charles. Thomas B., Watkins. Charles, Kathryn, Watkins. Clawson, Louis D., Valois. Close, Allred .J., Watkins. Close. Mabel M., Watkins. Considlne, James B., Watkins. Considlne, Thomas P., Watkins. Cooper, Edna. Odessa. Coleman, Grace B., Watkins. Coughlin, Margaret M.. Watkins. Crane, Wllltsc., Catharine. Culver. Jessie M., Moreland. Cullen, Kathryn B., Watkins. Darling, Mildred. Watkins. Denning, Edna M., Watkins. Ellis, Myrtle V., Watkins Ganung, Walter C.. Moreland. Gates, Lela F.. Alpine. Gurnett, Kathryn F., Watkins. Hagadorn, Mara J., Alpine. Hagadorn, Fanny A.. Alpine. Harvey, Ina M., Entield Center. Hamilton, Harry, Watkins. Hawes, Marguerite L , Watkins. Hathaway, Francis M.. Watkins. Hathaway. Anna E.. Watkins Hendrickson, Burr W., Watkins. Hicks, Clyde, Reading Center. Hicks, Ethel c., Reading Center, Illne, Ina E., Enfield Center. 8 THE ORACLE Howard, Beulah, Watkins. James, Carolyn E.. Watkins. Johnson, B. Arthur, Catharine. La Dow, Mildred V., Watkins. Lembeck, Thomas A., Watkins. Lott, Beulah L.. Watkins. Macreery. William F.. Watkins. Manning, Adalyle D., Watkins. Mapes, Loon E., Townsend. Meade, Clarence N., Reading Center. Miller, Mott I)., Watkins, R. F. 1 . 1. Millspaugh, Hester. Alpine, R. F. D. 2. Morris, Mabel 8.. LeRaysvllle, Pa. Nichols, Fay C., Watkins. Overton, Marshall W., Reading Center. Palmer, A. Gertrude, Watkins. Raplee, Jay W., Moreland Station. Reed, Thomas E.. Hector. Ruf, Margaret A., Watkins. Simmons, Cora J., Watkins. Slocum, William F., Montour Falls. Smith, Alberta J., Watkins. Stoughton, Nina H., Alpine. Thompson, Ethel M., Watkins, VanDoren. Grace G., Watkins. Wasson, Ida B , Watkins. Wasson, Carolyn A., Watkins. Wedgewood. Dean R., Wedgewood. Williams, Lulu M., Montour Falls. Wlxson, William H., Watkins, R. F. D. 3. Yaw, Katherine E., Hector. Hurd, Elizabeth B., Montour Falls. James, Clarence F., Watkins. Knight, Grace B., Watkins. Lester. Norma M., Watkins. Lewis, Matthew J., Millport. Love, William C., Watkins. Maxwell, Lucenla E., Watkins. Maloney, Elizabeth 1)., Watkins. McCauL Bertha M.. Watkins. Meade, Emma L., Reading Center. Miller, Kathleen B., Watkins, R. F. D. 3. Mills, Harold E., Watkins. Mumford, Julia H., Watkins. O’Dea. Joanna E., Watkins, R. F. D. 2. Patterson, George D.. Watkins. Pellet, Dorothy B., Watkins. Raplee, Harry F., Moreland Station. Ripley, Emery A., Watkins. Sebring, Amelia L., Watkins. Slocum, Marguerite K.. Montour Falls. Smith. Jennie, Alpine, R. F. D. 1. Spencer, Alvin T., Watkins. Thomas, Robert B., Watkins. Tucker, Ola E.. Watkins. VanAllen, Bessie C., Watkins. Walt, Daniel J., Watkins. Weed, Mary M., Watkins. Williams, Clyde J., Montour Falls. Williams, Ruby J., Hector. Wilson, Ethel M.. Watkins, R. F. D. 2. Yaw, Georgia A., Watkins. Post Graduates William Barker Wait. Address wherever his girl happens to be. Cora Belle Palmer. Watkins. Helena H. Haight, Watkins. Training Class. Bassett, Winifred Mae Carpenter, Carrie M. Erway, Helen A. Harvey, Ina Mae Savercool, Edna Stoughton, Nina Hotchkiss, Grace Eva Campbell, Etha M. Cowan, Ruby Alice Hagadorn, Francis A. Everts, Pearl Irene Smith, Orllla Tompkins, Bertha Potter, Elsie M. Total In High School............................................. 134 Total In Training Class........................................... 10 Counted Twice...................................................... 3 Total..........................................................Hi Officers of Senior Class. Arthur D. Webb, President Josie M. Curry, Secretary. Ella F. Bradley, Vice President. Albert W. Giles, Treasurer. Colors............................Purple and Gold. Motto. ---------- semper Protenus. Flower, - -- -- -- -- -- - LaureL Tree, - -- -- -- -- -- Sugar Maple. Valedictorian, - -..........Bertha N 'ihompson. Salutatonan.......................Albert v. Giles. Piophet, ------- Historian..................... Officers of the Junior Class. Maude L. Linzf.y, President. A Irene Eveland, Vice President. Beatrice S. Coleman Secretary, Albert F. Forbes, Treasurer. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT W. H. S March (29) Subjects. The oral examination In reading may be held any time during examination week at the convenience of the examiner. Wednesday. 9.15 a. m. Thursday. 9.15 a m. Friday. 9.15 a. m. |U. S. history Plane geometry Physics Typewriting Rhetoric Xenophon’s Anabasis Arithmetic Algebra Stenography Writing Elementary English German, 1st year Latin, 1st year Cicero 1.15 p. m. 1.15 p. m. 1.15 p. m. Advanced English Geography Spelling , English composition Physical geography Caesar’s Commentaries Physiology and hygiene English history Virgil’s Aeneld Bookkeeping Civics Economics Business English Drawing January (77) and June (79 all) Subjects. The oral examinations In reading may be held any time during examination week at the convenience of the examiner. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.15 a. m. 9.15 a. m. 9.15 a. m. 9 15 a. m. 9.15 a. m. German, 2d year French, 2(1 year Virgil’s Eclogues Adv. Arithmetic Algebra Adv. drawing Latin composition English, 2d year Rhetoric Amer. selections German, 1st year Latin, 1st year Adv. algebra Greek history Adv. bookkeeping Ethics •Word analysis Greek comp. Plane geometry Physics Chemistry U. S History and civics Commercial law Sallust’s Catiline Greek, 1st year Trigonometry Adv. U. S history Stenography Commercial geography Typewriting Writing Elementary English Cicero’s orations Medieval history Business English •Psychology 1.15 p. m. 1.15 p. m. 1.15 p. m. 1.15 p. m. 1.15 p. m. Advanced English English. 1st year German, 3d year French, 1st year French, 3d year English composition Roman history Caesar’s Com. Latin, 2d year Virgil’s Aeneld Latin, 3d year Xenophon’s Ana. Greek, 2d year Botany Spanish, 1st year Spanish, 3d year Business arithmetic English, 3d year English selections Adv. English comp. Physiology and hygiene Zoology Economics Bookkeeping Business practice Greek, 3d year Homer’s Iliad Geography Physical geography Astronomy English history Civics Spanish, 2d year History of commerce spelling English reading History of literature olid geometry Geology Drawing Business writing No school is entitled to the September examination, which Is for professional and technical students only. •Given only when requested In advance by at least 10 schools, ana ethics and word analysis in June only io THE ORACLE. WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1903—1904. 1908. Sept. 8. Sept. 8. Nov. 2. Nov. 13. Nov. 16. Nov. 26. Nov. 27. First quarter begins. Teachers’ Training Class organizes, first term. General elections. Holiday. No school. First quarter ends. Second quarter begins. Thanksgiving. Holiday. No school. No school. Nov. 30-Dec. 4. Teachers' Institute. No School. Nov. 25. Holiday vacation begins. 1904. Jan. 3. Jan. 19-22. Jan. 25. Jan. 25—29. Jan. 29. Feb. 1. Feb. 12. Feb. 22. March 23—25. April 8. April 9-17. April 18. May 30. June 7—10. June 13—17. June 24. Holiday vacation ends. Teachers' Training Class examinations. Teachers' Training Class, 2nd term begins. Regents' examinations. Second quarter ends. Third quarter begins. Lincoln's Birthday. No school. Washington's Birthday. No school. Regents' examinations. Third quarter ends. Spring vacation. Fourth quarter begins. Decoration Day. No school. Teachers' Training Class examinations. Regents’ examinations. Fourth quarter ends. COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSE. FIRST YEA Ft. FIRST HALF YEAR. SECOND HALF YEAR. Algebra. 1st year Latin. 1st year English. Physiology. Algebra. 1st year Latin. 1st year English. Civics. Plane Geometry. Caesar. 2nd year English. American History. SECOND YEAR. Plane Geometry. Caesar. 2nd year English. English History. 1'HE ORACLE. 1 1 THIRD YEAR. FIRST HALF YEAR. Greek History. Cicero anti Latin Prose, Physical Geography. First year German and Greek. FOURTH Second year German, French or Greek. College Entrance English. Fourth year Latin. SECOND HALF YEAR. Roman History. Cicero and Latin Prose. Botany or Geology. FI ret year German or Greek. YEAR. Second year German, French or Greek. College Entrance English. Fourth year English. MODERN LANGUAGE. BIRST YEAR. FIRST HALF YEAR. SECOND HALF YEAR Algebra. Firet year English. Physiology. Algebra. First year English. Civics. SECOND YEAR. Second year English. German, 1st year. American History. Geometry. Geometry. Second year English. German, 1st year. English History. THIRD YEAR. German, 2d year. French, 1st year. Physical Geography. German, 2nd year, French, 1st year. Botany. FOURTH YEAR. German, 3d year. French,2nd year Physics. German, 3d year. French, 2nd year. Physics. LATIN SCIENTIFIC COURSE. FIRST HALF YEAR. Algebra. Latin, 1st year Firet year English. Physiology. Geometry, Latin, 2nd year. Second year English. American History. Advanced Algebra. Latin. 3d year. Physical Geography. French or German. Latin, 4th year. Physics. French or German, Chemistry. FIRST YEAR. SECOND HALF YEAR. Algebra. Latin, 1st year. First year English. Civics SECOND YEAR. Geometry. Latin, 2nd year. Second year English. English History. THIRD YEAR. Plane Trigonometry. Latin, 3d year Botai.y. French or German. FOURTH YEAR. Latin, 4 th year. Physics. French or German, Chemistry. 12 THE ORACLE. ENGLISH COURSE. FIRST YEAR. FIRST HALF YEAR. Algebra. First year English. Physiology. Geometry. Second year English. American History. Business Arithmetic. Third year English. Physical Geography. Advanced Algebra. Physics. Chemistry. SECOND HALF YEAR First year English. Algebra. Civics. SECOND YEAR. Geometry. Second year English. English History. THIRD YEAR. Advanced Arithmetic. Third year English. Botany. FOURTH YEAR. Plane Trigonometry. Physics. Chemistry. TEXT BOOKS. HIGH SCHOOL. ALGEBRA—High School Algebra, Wm. J. Milne. ALGEBRA.—New Higher Algebra, Webster Wells. GEOHETRY.—Plane and Solid Geometry, G. A. Wentworth. TRIGONOMETRY.—Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, Lyman and Goddard. ARITHMETIC.—Robinson’s New Higher Arithmetic. ARITHMETIC.—The New Packard Commercial Arithmetic, S. S. Packard. BOOKKEEPING.—New Complete Bookkeeping, Williams and Rogers. CIVICS.-Its Origin, Growth and Form in the United states. Lansing and Jones. PHYSIOLOGY.—A Practical Physiology, Albert F. Blalsdell. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.-Introduction and Physical Geography Gilbert and Brigham. BOTANY —Leavtti’s Outlines of Botany with Flora, Robert Greenleaf Leavitt. GEOLOGY.—Revised Text Book of Geology James D. Dana. PHYSICS.—School Physics, Elroy M. Avery. CHEHISTRY.—Modern Chemistry, Fredus W. Peters. ADVANCED ENGLISH.—Advanced Grammar and Elements of Rhetoric. Calvin Patterson. RHETORIC.—filements of Rhetoric, I). J. Hill. ENGLISH COMPOSITION.—Writing In English, William H. Maxwell and George J. Smith. DRAWING.—Regents’ Syllabus. AHERICAN HISTORY.—The Leading Facts of American History, D. II. Montgomery. ENGLISH HISTORY.—The Leading Facts of English History, D. II. Montgomery. GREEK HISTORY.—A History of Greece Philip VanNess Myres. ROMAN HISTORY.—Rome: Its Rise and Fall, Philip VanNess Myres. l ATIN —The Beginners Latin Book, James B. Smiley and Helen L. Storke. Caesar, Caesar’s Gallic War, Francis W. Kelsey. Cicero’s orations, J. ll. and W. F. Allen and J. B. Greenough. Virgil’s Aeneld Francis w. Kelsey Latin composition. M. Grant Daniell. A Latin Grammar. Chas. E. Bennett. GRADUATING CLASS THE ORACLE. 13 GREEK.—Xenophon’s Anabasis. William Rainey Harper and James Wallace. Greek Composition, William Collar and M. Grant Danlell. A Greek Grammar William W. Goodwin. GERMAN.—A German Grammar A. L. Meissner and Edward 8. Joynes. Reader. Marchen und Erzahlungen. H. A. Guerber. A German Composition, William Bernhardt. FRENCH.—Complete French Course, c A. ChardenaL French Reader, C. B. 8uper. GRADES. READERS.—The New Education Readers, A J. Demarestand Wm. Van Sickle. School Reading by Grades, James Baldwin. WRITING.—Barnes’ National Vertical Writing Books. SPELLING.—The American Word Book, Calvin Paterson. GEOGRAPHY. j Natural Advanced Geography. (Natural Elementary Geography. Jacques W. Redway. ARITHMETIC.—St ndard Arlthmetl , vAllllam.) Milne. First Steps In Number G. A. Wentworth and E. M. Reed. LANGUAGE.—Reed’s Introductory Language Work, Alonzo Reed. Graded Lessons In English, Alonzo Reed and Bralnerd Kellogg. GRAnnAR.—Higher Lessons m English, Alonzo Reed and Bralnerd Kellogg. PHYSIOLOGY.—A Healthy Body. Charles H. Stowell. A Primer Of Health, Chas. H. St well. DRAWING.—New Short Course In Drawing, Langdon S. Thompson. VOCAL MUSIC.—Normal Music Course, J. W. Tufts and H. E. Holt. SUPPLEMENTARY READERS.—Graded Literature Readers, Harvey Pratt Judson Stepping Stones to Literature, Sarah Louise Arnold and Charles B Gilbert' The Young American, Harvey Pratt Judson. Carpenter’s Geographical Readers, Frank c. Car, enter. Fifty Famous Stories Retold, James Baldwin. Fairy stories and Fables, James Baldwin. In Myth land, M Helen Beckwith, stories of colonial Children, Mara L. Pratt. Lights to Literature, Abby E. Lane. SENIOR BOAST. CONTRARY to all tradition the Senior Class of 1904 has fulfilled all the prophesies for a brilliant career made in its Junior Boast. Though our number is smaller than in many classes our achievements compare favorably with those made in any previous class. How can it be otherwise when among our members is ‘ Kaiser’ Webb, the fine dancer; Ella Bradley, the society lady of the class, and Bertha Thompson. the class baby, whose lack of age nevertheless has not deterred her from obtaining the highest honors. We are also fortunate in having with us Willard Graham, the great, orator; Ethel Guthrie, the artist; ‘Joe’ Curry, the general favorite; Albert Giles, our trusted treasurer; ‘ Pete ’ White, the telegraph operator, and last but not least, Maurice Griffin, or ‘Griff,’ as the boys call him, the basket ball champion. But we will dwell no longer upon our past glories for toward the future all our thoughts are now turned. Our motto. ‘Semper Protinus,’ which translated is ‘ Ever Onward,’ is not only a motto in name, but the actual motto of 14 THE ORACLE. our lives. We are not content to remain at the foot of Fame’s ladder, but wish to push ever onward and excel in whatever we undertake. Time is fast flying and soon we will no longer be Seniors but will be known as Alumni. But, no matter where we may be, or what positions we may hold, Watkins High School will always be remembered as a bright spot, our Alma Mater. E. M. V.. ’04. ARTHUR D-------- WEBB. The subject of this sketch, our beloved president, began his life on a farm in the suburb of Sugar Hill. In his early days be began to show marked evidence of his great intellect which has been highly developed during his course in Watkins High School. He began his school days in Sugar Hill Academy where he distinguished himself for his great natural ability along scientific lines. He graduated from there at an early age, and after pursuing a post graduate course at that place, entered W. II. S. Here he has by rapid bounds made himself the most conspicuous student during his senior year, not only for his book learning but for his great explorative desires. He, not being content with spending six hours in the school building, in order to satisfy his desires persisted in exploring the High School building nights, which was not exactly to S. S. J’s ideas of proper discipline. Nevertheless Arthur has made himself popular with the fairer side of the house and it has been necessary for Professor to remind him that his proper sphere was on the side far from the light. Mr. Webb is now thinking either of drawing plans for steam engines or milking cows, but we think he will choose the former vocation. At present he shows a marked aptitude for manufacturing explosives, so that whatever he does, he is sure to make a good deal of noise in the world. W. G., ’04 MISS ELLA F. BRADLEY. Ella Frances Bradley the Vice President of our Senior Class, has shown marked ability and is an excellent student. She is a great lover of music and a fine musician. During school hours she can usually be found translating French. She has ever been a bright and industrious student and has the faculty ot unconsciously winning her way as any who have observed will realize. Owing to bloodless revolutions, the notes which formerly came from the rear west side now come from well down in front. Miss Bradley has many startling propensities, among them basket balling, snow balling, coasting, horseback riding and, most marked of all, is her strong propensity for eating candy on the landing of the attic stairs in chosen company. Her basket ball tendencies met an early blight under the influence of the maternal veto. Snowballing lost its attractions on one occasion when our most excellent school commissioner acted as short stop. Her fondness for coasting received a sudden shock on second street hill last winter. Horseback THE ORACLE. 15 riding still possesses many charms for Sam leaves little to be desired. We predict a brilliant career for Miss Bradley as ’‘Trick Equestrienne” with Darnum and Dailey’s Big Show. As to her other propensities we are not informed for she objects to ‘ stiddies.” E. L. 6., '04. WILLARD GRAHAM. This young man first opened his eyes upon the light of day on his father’s farm upon the “County Line.” For a while his mind was occupied with learning the tricks of walking, talking and many other proofs of which he has given abundant evidence but up to the present he has shown himself able to take every trick. Before he was six years old. school had stronger attractions than the farm, so Willard started upon his road to fame. At the age of fifteen he was graduated from the “ Little school-house on the hill,” and then he wondered where he should go for further study. It was atjast decided that Watkins should receive the distinction and Willard has been attending here ever since. His strongest points are mathematics and the girls thus proving that he has a good head for figures- It is hard to decide with which he is more proficient but of late the latter have received the more attention. As to his work in the future we are unable to say what it will be, but predict for him success in whatever he may undertake. A. I). W., ’04. ETHEL VAN LONE. Among the members of the Senior Class who have merited honors is Ethel Van Lone. We are inclined to think that she won her greatest honors in Geometry class where she was always a bright star. Miss Van Lone came here two years ago from Van Lone Hill, where her early education was obtained. After graduating there she went to Burdett where she won many laurels. She is one of the most industrious members of the class and so we find her making the four year course of W. H. S. in two years. Her good character and knowledge have won her friends who wish her the greatest, happiness in her future life. E. F. B., ’04. MAURICE L. GRIFFIN. This quiet youth began his life’s career in the city of Watkins where he immediately showed a marked aptitude for study and play, but the latter had then the stronger attraction. Later after paddling his canoe down the stream of life for the brief space of five years, he entered the lowest grade of W’at.kins University and pushed his way upward with rapid strides until at the age of seventeen he will be graduated. “Griff.” as he is familiarly called, is liked by all. He shines as a star upon the base ball diamond, and the terrific speed with which his “curves” 16 THE ORACLE. fan the air, is a caution. Not only as a pitcher does he excel but as a shortstop, while playing in this position he has been known to stop the warmest grounders and catch the most difficult “ flies.” Mr. Griffin’s school life has been unusually eventful. Not only has he distinguished himself in athletics but in his studies where his particular line is geometry. While at school he became member of a secret society whose members are very select, not even Mr. Johnson being admitted. We predict for him a brilliant future either upon the “diamond” or as Professor of geometry in some large University. A. D. W., ’04. JOS IE M. CURRY. Our secretary, Josie M. Curry, or “Joe,” as she is known among her classmates, is one of the most popular and studious of the class of’04. She certainly deserves great credit for having finished her school course in so short a time, as she was, until five years ago, an attendant at a district school. She received the first part of her education at Searsburgand, upon moving to Watkins in 1890 became a member of this school where she will finish her course in June. Although “Joe ” attends diligently to her studies she is never too busy to give a word of sympathy or advice. She is always willing to help in providing pleasure for the school and in promoting the literary work. “Joe” is not content with devoting her knowledge to her own interests but intends to teach, after a course in the training class. Certainly no senior more deserves the success that will surelv attend her efforts than does ‘Joe.” B. N. T., ’04 ALBERT W. GILES. This remarkable youngster first began to eat onions and drink cold water in the Metropolis of Pine Grove, N. Y , in the neighborhood of 188(5. It is said that this occurrence was accompanied by a phenomenon of nature, namely, the Northern Lights, and if we may judge anything by his accomplishments, he must have taken this token of the Divine good-pleasure as his ideal. Albert was built on the lines of a farmer, although nothing could be farther from his thoughts than ever becoming one. To illustrate his strength of character and constitution, there is a legend that his favorite food until he was sixteen years of age was 112 So4. We have as yet been unable to write the resulting reaction, but have ihe chemistry class on the track. His standing in Geometry, Latin and German have been phenomenal, and 100 per cent, has been low for him in Greek History and Anabasis. If “ Horatio ” ever conquers the desire to locate a “ cinchy ” job we might be able to say that he will some day hold down the chair of Hybumological Hybumology in Watkins THE ORACLE. 1 7 BERTHA N. THOMPSON. Finn, decided, studious and enthusiastic is our valedictorian, Bertha N. Thompson. Having obtained all her education at Watkins High School she is indeed an honor to us, for there is no department of the school in which she is not interested. Twice has the Lambda Epsilon Society been so fortunate as to secure her services as President. No storm has been too severe, no lessons too difficult to prevent her attendance at Basket Ball games, even when at Cook. Bertha is an all round interesting girl, whose sole concern, we assure you is not in the school room, her standings to the contrary notwithstanding, for many are her friends won by her charming personality, and we know of one at least who is her “close” companion. She intends to enter the training class next year and we feel sure that she will be even more successful as a teacher than she has been as a scholar. J. M. C., ’04. HORACE (SLIVER) WHITE. In I lie year 1884 this community received a valuable addition in the person of “ Pete ” White. Many is the chicken-coop canoe, and other craft that bears witness to his constructive ability, which is excelled only by his destructive ability. “ Pete” poses as the beauty of the class and with good reason. Look at his complexion, all peaches and cream, and his soulful eyes of “ Heaven’s own blue. ’ Would that his temper were all that his angelic disposition promises ! He is little, but, O my ! ! ! He is a student of marked ability, having finished his course in the grades one year in advance of his class. Fine work was done in Latin by him although it was plain to all that he preferred “ Duke’s Mixture.” This remarkable youth has attained marked success in athletics, having played in the High School base ball team for the last two or three years. Here he shows a tendency for field work, although pitching is not altogether out of his line. In fact we would not be surprised if we should hear at some future time that he had signed with the Rocky Mountain League. A. W. G., ’04. ETHEL L. GUTHRIE. Ethel, one of the most industrious members of our class, is a true friend, a jolly class-mate and a conscientious worker. Although she has, on account of poor health, been absent from school much of the time, Ethel, much to our delight, succeeded in securing a place in the class of ’04, but we fear her heart went with the class of’02. Like the most of us. her dreams do not end with High School life, for visions of a musical career are dimly outlined in the future. In later years, when we think of the happy days spent at W. H. S., we will recall with pleasure the name of Ethel Guthrie, and we do not doubt but that her bright dreams will be realized. “ Within yourself your future lies Life is what you make it.” E. M. V., 04. 18 THE OKACLE. LAMBDA EPSILON. President, - - - BERTHA N. THOMPSON. Vice-President,.........................................DIE KUH. Secretary, ------ MABEL MORRIS. The Lambda Epsilon Society was organized in November, 1903, under the management of Miss MacDowell, Miss Hawes and Mr. Beers. Any little girl in the High School or Training Class may become a member of this Society, and there are now about 60 members. Some of the young gentlemen cannot imagine why the two societies are separated this year, but, if they review some of the scenes of last year perhaps they will find the reason. The boys could not understand how we were going to succeed without their assistance, and it is certainly beyond our comprehensibility (?) to know how they have succeeded without us, though perhaps their success is due to their President. Many pleasant Tuesday evenings have been spent in the High School chapel and the papers and recitations upon the noted places of Europe are very interesting and instructive. The success of the society is entirely due to the help of the teachers and their services are greatly appreciated by every member. B. N. T., '04. Yokohama, Japan, May 1, 1904. Editor-in-Chief W. H. S. Oracle, Watkins, N. Y. DEAR SIR: A copy of your this year's publication having been placed in my hands by the writer of the article declaiming the wonders of the Lambda Epsilon accompanied by a request desiring me to express to you my wonder at the wit and intellect therein expressed, I pick up my pen with a trembling hand, wondering at the prodigies the W. H. S. faculty can produce. I have carefully perused the said article, and to start with am much astonished to learn that the bashful Mr. Beers should so far forget himself as to undertake the organization of a girls’ society, especially when assisted by Miss MacDowell and Miss Hawes. However this being the case, the intellectual ability of the society is assured, espcially since any girl in the High School, or even the raining class may become a member. The discussion of the noted places in Europe must be of exceeding interest, especially as most of the observers must have viewed the scenery by moonlight. Probably on these occasions the services of the boys were not so much despised. In closing, I will follow the request at hand, and say that if the girls distance the boys as much in intellectual ability in the next year as in the past, female hands will edit and control next year's Oracle, and the boy will become the mere plaything, with which his superior mistress may pass a few lingering hours on a dreamy summer night. Hoping that future publications of this kind may be a success, I remain. Yours respectfully, AN ALUMNUS. THE ORACLE. 19 THAT’S HIM. HE was a short, thick-set man, built not after the fashion of modern skyscrapers, now that a foot of earth is worth a fortune, but planned in the manner of medieval castles, for solidity and repose, with liberal donjon, turret and barbican. It was vacation time. lie had escaped from the monotonous drudgery of teaching sleepy generations the glories of mystic algebra, and was living for a few weeks the strenuous life among the wild and ferocious beasts of our western forests. The ozone which so permeates the atmosphere of those primeval territories had instilled into the portly professor’s veins those qualities which go to make up the brawn of the college athlete. At the same time his spirits had attained such a pitch that nothing but a class of stupid students upon whom to exercise, could act as a safety-valve for his fine feeling. Finding that such useful articles as classes of idiotic bookkeepers were not to be obtained in the neighborhood he sent out a call to cow-puncher and tenderfoot alike to assemble at the ranch, his temporary boarding place, and listen to a lecture on “Good and Bad Indigo,” which we may truthfully say was one of his favorite topics. At the appointed time, a great number of cowboys, Mexicans and half-breeds gathered under the roof of the ranch-house and arranged themselves in picturesque formations about the room. The professor did not keep them waiting long. Entering from a rear room, he advanced to a position directly in front of the company and having deposited his high hat in a nearby chair, he drew up his arm, felt of the contracted biceps and said in a deep and melodious voice, “ I need exercise.” Perceiving with evident pleasure that this startling declaration had the desired effect upon his listeners, he proceeded to relate at great length the wonderful old story with which he had for years delighted his eastern audiences. The effect of the resonant melody of his voice, the beautiful and sweeping gestures, and above all the deluge of this intellectual cloud-burst was to he seen on every face in the room. Rough and weather-beaten countenances stretched toward the speaker to absorb, as it were, every thought that came from his Websterian lips, while the silence which prevailed was only to be compared with the eternal quietude of the frigid zones. But unfortunately our professor had misjudged the endurance capacity of his audience, and as a grand peroration and final summing up of the evening’s discourse he had prepared to relate the delightful fable of “ Why Did the Old Hen Cross the Road.” and was just starting on the second canto of the same, when- Bansr ! Bang ! Bang ! went revolvers from all parts of the room. The next Wednesday a solemn procession wended its way up the rugged slopes of Pike’s Peak, higher and ever higher, up where one may look without obstruction as far as the eye can penetrate. Below him the picturesque 20 THE ORACLE. village of Cripple Creek, above him the vast expanse of turquoise sky. Here they buried him, in the land he loved so well to describe, and there one may to-day read the following epitaph on his modest monument: We had to shoot our teacher dear. And lay him away with many a tear For telling a story ten centuries old, Here lies his body beneath this mold. [Of course, this is only a pipe-dream]. THE ALPHA DEBATING SOCIETY. This society composed of thirty boys under the direction of Miss Haring and Mr. Johnson, was organized in October, 1903. The purpose of this society is to improve its members both in literary and oratorical work. The meetings are held every other Tuesday evening, when six members previously selected, debate on some important question of the day, which is judged by three members. Freshmen are frequently called upon for declamations, and it has given us pleasure to listen to the well-prepared orations of the Seniors. The benefits of the society have already shown themselves in the improvement of its members in school-work besides broadening their general view of the world’s work. It has helped them to attain confidence in themselves, thus teaching them to be self-reliant, and therefore better equipped to strive for themselves in the future. H. J. R. B.. 05. OFFICERS. II. J. Richard Brown, Lloyd Daniel Mottram, Thus. Albert Lem beck, - - President, Vice-President. - Secretary and Treasurer. FIRST BASKET BALL TEAM rHE C )RACLE. 21 ’03--B ASKET BALL—’04. OFFICERS. Mr John A. Beers, -...................................Manager Mr. Tiros. A. Lem buck. - Captain MEMBERS. Thos. A. Lembeck........................Right Forward Timothy F. Murphy,.......................Left Forward Albert F. Forbes, , - - - - Center Forward Ray F. Wait,............................Right Guard Anson F. Hendrickson......................Left Guard Alvin T. Spencer..........................Sub. Guard Floyd B. Bunn, - Ji - - - Sul). Forward GAMES PLAYED. . Horseheads IL S., 26, Watkins, 10, Horsheads, N. Y. Elmira 2nd. Y. M. C. A.. 20, W. H. S., 4, Elmira. N. Y. ; Horseheads IL S., 26, W. H. S., 4, Horseheads, N. Y. Giles Team, 8, W. H. S., 10, Montour Falls, N. Y. Odessa, A. A. 2. W. H. S., 28. Watkins, N. Y. Rochester Bridge Co., 11, W. H. S., 21, Montour Falls, N. Y. Elmira 2nd, Y. M. C. A., 8. W. H. S., 13, Watkins, N. Y. Horseheads II. S., 10, W. H. S.. 8, Watkins, N. Y. Senecas, 13, W. H. S., 2, Watkins, N. Y. Sayre, Pa., II. S. 0., W. H. S., 40, Watkins, N. Y. Giles Team, 5, W. II. S. 24, Watkins, N. Y. Penn Yan, Y. M. C. A., 23, W. H. S., 18, Penn Yan. Starkey Seminary. 14, W. II. S., 20, Watkins, N. Y. Cook 2nd, 3, W. H. S., 15 Watkins, N. Y. Keuka College, 9. W. H. S., 13, Watkins, N. Y. Kelvin S. S., of E . F. A., 15, W. H. S., 9, Watkins, N. Y. Keuka College, 18, W. II. S., 12, Keuka, N. Y. Starkey Seminary, 51, W. H. S., 8, Starkey, N. Y. Starkey Seminary, 19, W. II. S., 18, Watkins, N. Y. Cook 2nd, 37, W. II. S., 12, Cook Academy. POINTS SCORED BY W- H. S.--289 Lembeck,........................................... Forbes,.......................................... Murphy,.......................-1-.................. Hendrickson,..................................... Wait,.............................................. Spencer, ........................................ Bunn,.............................................. 123 points 80 points 38 points 16 points 14 points 10 points 8 points THE ORACLE. Although all branches of athletics receive considerable attention from the students of the school, the foremost game appears to be basket-ball. This year’s team, although handicapped in several ways, established a record of which the school may well feel proud, for the team played a total of 20 games arid not counting two games which resulted in a tie, they won in 0 contests and lost in 9. Thos. .Lembeck, “Lemmy, the Rig Swede,” Captain of the team, was easily the star, scoring 123 out of the total 289 points scored by the team. In the game he is as active as a few of the dogs that he sets loose in school after connecting with a drinking cup. Basket ball is not Lemmy’s only accomplishment as he is a star pitcher and all around good athlete. Another season in Canada may teach him some use for his right arm besides throwing goals in basket ball or giving the straight arm on the gridiron. Timothy Murphy, “Timmy,” played a fine game as left forward, his team work being par excellence and his goal shooting was in the same form. He did not score as many points as “ Lemmy,” principally owing to the fact that “Timmy” did not join us until after five games had been played. “Timmy” is also the crack catcher of the base ball team, picking Lemmy’s “ hot ones ” off the bat like a professional. Albert Forbes, commonly known as “ Dace,” lends weight to every occasion, standing 6 ft. 2 in. in his pajamas and tipping tin scales at 195 pounds. At. center he was a wonder for lie could lift his 195 lbs. far over his opponent and put the ball safe in “ Lemmy’s ” hands. “Dace’ won a reputation by his fine goal throwing from the foul line, very few missing the goal. Anson Hendrickson, “ Ironsides Anks,” played a fine game at guard, any forward that scored on him earned the goal, if Anks got his hands on the ball no one could wrest it from him, and as will be noticed in the scores he had a good eye for the basket and made many difficult shots. Hay F. Wait, alias Rathbone; need I say more ? 1 feel that is enough, we need pay no further attention to that position Ray can fill it for he is “ always the right one in the right place.” As subs., • Ivin Spencer, Sleepv-eye, and Floyd Bunn, Bunny, ably filled all vacancies caused by tin absence of the regular players and their fine showing promises good material for the team next year. T. I . C., ’04. THE BEST GAME. On Wednesday, March 16th, the members of the Basket Ball team were treated to a surprise in a very delightful form. Professor Beers had prepared to give them a good time, and as far as we can learn he succeeded. Games, for which dainty prizes were offered, made the time pass very pleasantly. The feature of the evening, however, was the presentation of ’varsity sweaters to the members of the team. In doing this. Professor Beers started a college custom which we hope will be continued in future years. Professor Beers is to be congratulated upon what he has done for the school, especially in the line of athletics. THE ORACLE. 2? RESOLUTION. The following resolution was adopted by the Athletic Council of Watkins High School at a special session. Wednesday evening, April 20, 1904: Resolved, That only those students shall be allowed to wear class numerals and the school letters W. 11. ?■ ., on caps, jerseys, or sweaters, who shall have played at least three times in games of the first teams representing the school, either in Rase Rail or Rasket Rail. The following Amendment was adopted at a later meeting: Amendment, That all members of debating teams, or of the Oracle Board be entitled to wear numerals or small letters on caps, but not on jerseys or sweaters. JUNIOR BOAST. We. the Junior Class of 1904 have started on our road to higher tame, and as the class motto “Semper Excelsior,” signifies, the Juniors are climbing higher through the mysteries of knowledge. No previous Junior Class has ever equaled this one, in high standings and ability of members. We have among us those who are geniuses, artists, poets, ball players, musicians and various other well qualified members. In fact, we aie so near the goal of perfection that if the sedate Seniors did not cool our enthusiasm with a rebuke, now and then, we should think that we were able to make laws for our government. Our importance is not at all implied, for some of the members, as a result of the January regents, have forty counts, which is far more than some of the Seniors at the same time possessed. Our members consist of three girls and seven boys. The politeness of the young gentlemen is something wonderful, they have even gone so far as to let the girls choose the class flower. However, the boys have charge of the finances, which, of course is the most important and responsible duty of the class. The Juniors hold meetings now and then, in the library and for the benefit of those who are so unfortunate as to be absent from them, we give the following: We seated ourselves ’round a table square. Just ten members and all were there, The genius who of great renown, We noted there, was Mr. Rrown. There’s he who never could be harsh, Our most respected Mr. Marsh. Rut Hendrickson was there also, Although to ball-play he’d rather go, And Albert, our Treasurer whom we all admire, 24 THE ORACLE. We elected to office by unanimous desire. Then there is Bert Wixson an industrious lad, He’s sometimes good, but usually bad. Methinks there is Harford and Raplee, Two as nice boys as you ever see. Our Vice-President, just sweet sixteen. Could be no other than Irene. 1 ast our Secretary, Beatrice fair, A gifted artist, I do declare, So there we assemble when the clock strikes four. And of our meetings I’ll not tell you more. M. L. j., ’05. SOPHOMORE BOAST. IF the old proverb, “In numbers there is safety,’ is to be relied upon, we start with advantages unparalleled in the history of W. H. S., for never before has any class, whether Senior, Junior, or Sophomore boasted thirty bright, industrious, young “hopefuls.” With quantity we also possess quality, as is shown by the fact, that foremost among our numbers are the ‘‘three graces.” We also have two “Tommies,” whose presence may prove so pleasing that they will be wanted in the next Sophomore Class. The chief accom plishments of this class are entertaining (the boys) and playing flinch, by which we have gained much renown because of our honest (?) methods. We chose Sweet Williams, species Clyde, as our class flower. From the first our society has been secret and we have been able to withstand even the prying eyes of the Seniors and Juniors. Naughty, ’06. (“Harrison J. Brown is a genius and some day you will see him ahead of these smart young fellows around here.” Remarks by one of the faculty.) TWENTY YEARS HENCE. A Comedy in Two Acts. ACT I. Scene I. (Several sons of Ireland and Italy busily engaged in unearthing a leaky water main, near Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, March 4, 1924. Graham, Lembeck, Wait, Considine, White and Forbes in foreground.) Considine. (throwing down his shovel): “ Begorra, fellers, but it’s cold; me fingers is most frizz.”) Graham : “ Here, take a drop of the creature, an’ may it warm yez up.” THE ORACLE. 25 (Hands Considine a bottle. Considine drinks and bottle goes the round of the gang. Boss O’Grif enters.) O’Grif: “ Here, you, Wait, sign this time-sheet.” Wait: “ Time-sheet is it. Yez knows that nary a word kin Oi write.” O’Grif: “Well, you blockhead, make your mark then.” (Wait makes his mark in the book. “ Didn’t you ever go to school, Wait ? ” Wait: “ Faith, an’ Oi did, but divil a thing did Oi learn.” O’Grif: “Here Lembeck, you rascal, get to work. Don’t be looking around like a scarecrow.” (Exit O’Grif.) Soenf. If. (Same as Scene I.) Lembeck : “ Faith an’ there’ll be a big goins on to-day. Th’ President is goin up to th Wite Ouse ter live to-day, an’ ’es goin’ to be here, sure an’ we’ll see ’im.” Cabmarusio Patrone: “ Maka Presiden’ bigga man.” Considine: (Aside to White.) “Sure, an' how much did yez get fer yer vote, Pete ? ” White: (Proudly.) ‘ Two squares an’a bucket o’grog.” ACT II. (Pennsylvania Avenue draped in bunting, flags flying from all the windows and flag-staffs, and huge crowds thronging the sidewalks.) 1st Citizen: “ It must be time for him to come.” 2nd Citizen: “ Yes. they said it was to be at two o’clock.” 1st Citizen: “Look! There! Listen! Hear the band! He’s surely coming ! Hurrah ! There he comes!” Many Voices: “Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Hurrah !” (Beautiful carriage drawn by four black horses appears, surrounded by a great crowd. Harrison J. Brown and Clarence Meade occupy the backseat, while Miller and Mottram sit facing them. James Considine in green livery guides the horses from the coachman’s box. The pageant moves slowly up the street and disappears from view, President Brown bowing and lifting his hat to the multitudes who hail him with loud hurrahs and cries of “ Long live President Brown.” The curtain falls on the second and last act as the orchestra strikes a lively march and a chorus concealed on the stage sings, “ Be good, be good,” Professor said— “The way is rough and stormy, Some day you may be President, Or general in the army.” 26 THE ORACLE. BASE BALL. ALTHOUGH the 1903 base ball team did good work, and has a fair list of victories to its credit, it was only intended to pave the way for a fast team for 1904. The club is fortunate in having Professor Beers for a manager, and the success of all athletics in the school is due to his wise management. The schedule for the year is as follows: April 9 Cook at Montour; 15, Cook, 2nd. at Watkins; 30. Elmira Free Academy, 2nd. at Watkins; May 7, Dundee at Watkins; 14, Penn Yan Academy at Penn Yan; 21, Starkey Seminary at Watkins; 28, Penn Yan Academy at Watkins; June 3, E. F. A. 2nd at Elmira; 10, Dundee at Dundee; 21, Starkey at Lakemont. The first two games have already been played, the scores following: W. H. S., 2 Cook, 1st, 10. “ 11 Cook, 2nd, fi. ♦Still unsettled. A REVERIE. y' t WAS evening and I sat down before a cozy fireplace preparatory to X commencing my Latin lesson, when suddenly there came a knock at the door. Before I could arouse my sleepy faculties sufficiently to shout “Come in,” there stood beforeme a cheerful-looking, rubicund-visaged young man, who entered by seemingly floating through the door, and at last stopped in front of my chair, and having made a very low bow, asked me if I wished to see some pictures of the past. I replied that I did, and immediately my late surroundings left me and the scene was changed to a large square brick building. It was night, and I saw several boys, all wearing green badges upon which were engraved the words “That League ” in gold letters. They came around the corner of the building and looked intently around. Then, as nobody was in sight, they put on their spring boots and entered the building through one of the windows on the second floor. Climbing a flight, of stairs they reached the large room in which most of their performances were held. A brief and spirited discussion was held, at the conclusion of which they went to work with a will and changed the books around from one desk to another. But this artistic plan did not seem to satisfy one of the number, the most artistic by taste, who touched his lips with his finger, winked at his companions and, grasping a pivot chair which stood upon the platform, carried it down to the basement where it was deposited in the cold-air room. Coming from this cool chamber “ Ireland No. I found the others looking intently at a large cupboard upon which was the sign “ Romeos Library. THE ORACLE. 27 Hands Off.” “No. 2,” a fellow about four feet five inches tall opened the door and found under a huge pile of reading matter an ingenious sort of clockwork fuse. This was wrapped in green, and tenderly placed in an arctic overshoe, whose delicate proportions proved it to be the property of “Romeo der Schneider.” Carrying this infernal machine under his arm, the stern-visaged leader went out and placed it inside the furnace after compensating the owner of the relic of antiquity—the arctic—by leaving him a prize package of plug tobacco; the boys left the room and the building. The first picture of the past was over. My nerves were strung to such a tension by the changes brought about, by the lightning artist that when the young man asked whether I wished to look again into the past, I wished to answer “No.” But my curiosity was too great, and so once more the present was replaced by the past. This time the basket ball team was journeying to some town where they were going to play. The car was crowded, but two of the young men called “The Gold Dust Twins,” succeeded in getting a corner to themselves. The other players thought that the twins were planning up some new combination play, but by listening attentively I could hear—“ Mick, hev vez got them dates cinched ? ” “Yes, me darlint. I told thim the ‘big Swede ’was cumin’, and they jumped at the chance.” The other boys were sitting quietly in their seats and watching with amused eyes, one of their number who was a “ Big Boy,” and consequently had great trouble in keeping his feet out of people’s way. Nothing much was going on now until they were eating supper. The cake was passed to “ Auks,” who needed no invitation to help himself. “Cap” came next and said he preferred to see the plate nice and clean. The remainder were left in the cold, and their mournful cry of “ Where is the cake ? ” was now to be heard all over the room. Upon their going to the depot to return home, they found the car gone and they resolved to wait until morning and then drive. All went lovely from now on, and the wearisome hours of the drive were enlivened by “ Spenny ” and “Griff,” whose voices resounding on the morning air caused the people to inquire of each other if they had heard the “ angel band.” When they had nearly reached home a party of female nimrods was overtaken. They were induced to ride home in the carriage, and upon being asked to show their game, one of them named “ Peggy ” said that she had nearly captured a “ Bunny ” but just then “Gerty ” shot at a “ Crane,” and the poor “ Bunny” escaped into the “ Wedgewoods.” I had now seen all the second set of views and after warmly thanking the genius who had displayed them to me, he floated away. Nevertheless he reassured me that he would return again after the lapse of a year. Special topic in “Irish Selections.’ 28 THE ORACLE. LOCAL NEWS. Sept. 9—Mr. Beers takes several girls for a ride upon the merry-go-round and also buys them rubber balls to play with. Sept. 14—Watkins High School surely lives in a progressive period as shown by the fact that at last we have a cadet company, organized by Marshall Overton. Sept. 22—Chauncey Broderick, after interviewing the famous white elephant, is sure that he sees ghosts in the cemetery. Sept. 24—Messrs. Johnson, Crane, Overton and Broderick organize the base ball team for the spring, electing Marshall Overton manager. Sept. 25—Maud Linzey declines with variations the noun Kuh. She evidently thinks that the plural is Klube. Sept. 27—Six young people of the High School take a trip down the Seneca in the hopes of securing some grapes. They secured some grapes and also had a fine corn roast. Oct. 3—Next trip the “ fat lady ’ was nearly lost overboard but owing to the exertions of the “ big boy she was finally rescued. Sept. 29—Ans. Hendrickson was so anxious to walk home with a girl that he ran two blocks and only succeeded in reaching her when she entered her home. Sept. 30—In spite of the many locks upon doors of the school-building, the doors are opened by some adventurous spirits and a general distribution of books takes place. Oct. 5—9—Some of the boys who do not play basket ball, play marbles in consequence of which they gained the great pleasure of Miss MacDowelTs society for fifteen minutes after school every night for a week. Oct. 9—Did Wait explains in the second year German class, the meaning of the term 44 cow-dance. Oct. II—Mr. Riplee is so afraid of getting hazed that he persuades one of the Presbyterian choir girls to accompany him home. Oct. 13—Oh, Jim ! My ! This must be a cloud-burst. Oct. 14—Legrand Bradley wears a cloak of dignity which covers a multitude of sins. Oct. 14—Qyde Williams evidently decides to imitate Mr. Johnson. The latter upon suddenly re-entering the chapel sees Clyde shaking up one of the girls who is working on the board. Oct. 15 Art’ Webb and 44 Did Wait have added to their other accomplishments the art of writing letters as girls Did. Oct. 27—Bessie VanAllen offers to give free lessons upon the glide. Oct. 28—The Alpha Literary Society organizes with B. Harrison J. R. Brown as President. SECOND BASKET BALL TEAM THE ORACLE. 29 Oct. 29—Harrison Brown gets a hair-cut in honor of the election of the 28th instant. Oct. 31—Tommy Love was heard to remark that Bessie Van Allen is a graceful dancer. Nov. 2—Did Wait has not yet learned how to accompany two girls home. Nov. 2—Wonders will never cease ! Harrison Brown sees two girls home from the party after asking another young lady to accompany him there. Nov. 5—Harry Raplee is seen waiting upon the south side steps. Upon being questioned he says that it is a case of a broken date. Nov. 6—For “ Thatsie Warten, “ The Big Swede and “ Gloomy Gus, Mr. Beers' room seems to have a great attraction during the fourth division in the forenoon. Nov. 12— Floyd Mottram lost a dollar by betting with Forbes. Afterwards he succeeded in persuading 44 Beno to return it. Nov. 12—Giles remarks as a certain young lady passes to geometry class, 44 She's pretty, ain't she, Webb ? Nov. 13—Prof. Johnson is a new recruit to the two meals a day plan. He kept the boys in during the entire noon period. Nov. 14—Clyde Williams spends an enjoyable afternoon with Renah Eve-land. Nov. 15—Gertrude Palmer has appointed Dean Wedgewood mail carrier. Nov. 17—Jimmie James' hair cut causes the loss of eye-sight of one of the barbers. Dec. 9—Prof's easy chair comes back after a long absence. It is welcomed effusively by both teachers and scholars. Dec. 17—Mr. Williams spent a delightful afternoon with Miss Bolyen. Jan. 3—“Shorty Johnson and “Dicky Ayers came down with the mumps on the same day. Jan. 6—Adalyle Manning is promoted to a new seat for “ good behavior. Jan. 8—Bert Wixson enjoyed a delightful evening with Miss Millspaugh, playing flinch. Jan. 11—Lloyd Mottram challenges “Ratio Giles to a fistic encounter in the basement. Jan. 13—“ Doc Mottram says that he has gone back upon the fair sex. Jan. 14—Harrison “Joce Brown refers “ Did Wait to the dictionary as to the meaning of informal ballots. Jan. 15—Cora Palmer starts out to a dance but decides that it would be much better to give up dancing and go home early. Feb. 5—Cora Palmer and Ella Bradley sample a new kind of peanuts at the rink. Feb. 9—I wonder what games were played at Grace Coleman's party. All the girls had cold sores the next day. THE ORACLE. 30 Feb. 9—Mr. Considine by correctly answering one of Mr. Johnson’s famous problems receives a costly book for his astonishing brightness. Tom afterwards received another book for good conduct (?) He is now looking for a book-case. Feb. 9—Mr. Johnson receives a very valuable present. He refuses to let the scholars know what it is but says that it has some connection with the visit of Senior Class Feb. 5. Feb. 10—Jay W. Raplee makes two dates for the school party. He is afraid of making these damsels jealous, so takes neither. Feb. 10 “Lyle” Manning was seen after the close of school looking for something that had disappeared from her desk. Wonder what it could have been. Feb. 10—Mott Miller helps Bertha Thompson squeeze lemons. Feb. 11—44 Romeo ” kindled the fire with a new supply of kindlings. Afterwards Mr. Johnson was seen looking for his paddles. Feb. 12—When will Mr. Hicks make another change in his young lady friends ? His latest attraction is Miss Boyle. Feb. 15—“ Ducherinis ” Raplee receives a very valuable valentine. Feb. 16—Thomas Reed calls upon Miss Ruby Williams. Feb. 16—The tardy pupils held a seance in the chapel after school. Feb. 17—The following query was seen upon the blackboard. Why is Prof, not like a duck ? Because he was almost drowned in six inches of purae aquae, pumpalis. Feb. 20—Nell Bolyen should learn to distinguish between powder and flour. She doesn’t need either as she is so much like flower herself. Feb. 23—24—Miss Slocum receives several notes from unknown correspondents. Feb. 25 Clarence Mead and Renah Eveland enjoyed themselves immensely at the phonographic concert. March 1— Hicks liked the maiden in the book The one with golden hair. Professor liked the book itself “ The Faithless One, Yet Fair.” —Selected. March 2—“ Doc ” Mottram recently commended 44 Rheumatic Raindrops ” for the complication. March 3—“ Dawc ” Mottram has accepted a position as overseer in the “ Davis ” Baking Powder works on Eighth street. March 9—Mr. Crane starts to enter Mr. Beers’ room but changes his mind very suddenly when he opened the door. (Was the room occupied ?) March 9—Miss Harvey says that she knows who sent her that comic valentine on Feb. 15. rHE ORACLE. 31 March 10—Maude Linzey had a lovely visit during the noon intermission with Mr. Williams. March 10—44 Darn it,” 44 I get the hardest questions in that stuff every day.” (Remark made by one of the French students, after class.) March 11—Miss MacDowell was seen doing the 100 yard dash for the trolley car, although the car was going at a 2-40 clip; nevertheless it was caught in double quick time. March 13—Bert Forbes and Lloyd Mottram are seen at the close of the Presbyterian church service looking very disconsolate. It looks suspiciously like another case of broken dates. March 13—An unusual (?) occurrence to see Miss James and u Bull eyed ” Clawson come to school together. March 13—Imposing ceremony during chapel exercises, Romeo appears with a large box destined for the chemistry class, labeled ” Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup.” March 14—Alvin Spencer starts out to make a date. When he reached the house upon Perry street his courage fails him and he is obliged to return. March 15—Willard Graham is squelched. March 16—Maurice L. Griffin appoints Thomas 44 Ridculous ” Considine as his secretary. March 16—” Did ” Wait intends to have announced to the school that he has already made a date for the party at Mr. Beers’ rooms. He is daily besieged by letters from the girls who are ” continually accepting ” his kind invitations. March 16—Beatrice Coleman answers to the name of Forbes in Geometry. March 16—Miss Culver repeats with variations the question, 44 Why don’t you speak for yourself, Alvin ? ” March 17—St. Patrick's Day—A number of green (beaux.) March 18—Ella Bradley remarks, “O, I can cook just a dandy pudding.” March 23—Who wrote 44 The Reverie ? ” 4 O, what a tangled Webb we weave When first we practice to deceive.” March 29—Anson F. Hendrickson says that before this year he had no knowledge of figures. March 29—Mr. Johnson is going to build 44 Griff an 8 x 10 box stall, so that he may STUDY without being disturbed. March 30—Jay Raplee and Harrison ”Joce ” Brown are assisted across the hall by their beloved teacher. April 1—The Sophomores very appropriately hold their first class meeting on this day. We have no doubt that the proceedings were appropriate to the day. April 7—For once in his life Tom Considine gets the orchestra to play a two-step long enough to suit him. .32 THE ORACLE April 7—The 44 cozy corners were very inviting and only a few of the most timid were seen to “ Flinch.” April 7—A notable performance is given consisting of the introducton of Miss Hawes and Miss Haring to the 44 Sleeping Beauty ' with Mr. Lembeck in the title role. April 8—44 Oh, what a difference in the morning!!! ? Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten dass die sophomores achschlafrig sind. April 20—The Sophomore class have a meeting in Mr. Beers' room, but only Dean Wedgewood, Grace VanDoren, Willis Crane, and Gertrude Palmer attend. As to the business transacted we are unable to ascertain. April 2 —James Considine takes a very en oyable ride upon the hills east of the marsh. Who lives up there, we wonder ? April 25—Bert Wixson's drowsiness in American Selections class causes Miss MacDowell to wonder if this youth of hitherto irreproachable character had been out too late the evening before. April 28 Mr. Wait receives a very valuable present in the form of a box of candy. April 29—Leon Marsh reports a very enjoyable time at the Moreland dance. April 30—Mr. Harford and Mr. Starkey are seen just outside of Mr. Hughey's shoe-store. After the lapse of half an hour they pass on muttering anathemas not loud but deep. What was the trouble, boys ? May 2—Alvin Spencer complains that his arm is very lame. Was it because of last night, Spennie ? May 3—There have been two valuable additions to the High School faculty. The first is Mrs. Lansing Davis, who has kindly consented to instruct the students who are musically inclined, while the school authorities have been very fortunate in securing the services of Miss Ella Frances Bradley, who will have a class in Advanced Whistling. If circumstances warrant the expenditure, Miss Bradley will have a cooking school in the chemical laboratory for the remainder of the year. She guarantees to teach one to cook a forty pound pudding, in two weeks, or money refunded. May 4 Forbes, Webb, and the Hendrickson brothers appear very sleepy and foolish this morning. Some one remembers that there was a party at the home of Miss Davis last night, which may account for their very strange (?) behavior. May 5— Lembeck remarks that he had 44 read every novel in Romeo's library ’ and asks Considine to give him second on 44 Rip-Roaring Ralph, in his adventure with the two-headed monster of the African Jungle ' THE ORACLE. 33 HAST DU DIE KUH GESEHEN? 44 Catty was a little lamb, As gentle as the dew, But wondrous things have come to pass, Our lamb is now Die Kuh. 44 Die Kuh came here to school one day— Though 'twas against the rule, She brought her pockets full of hay. And chewed her cud in school. 44 Die Kuh has run away from school, She went away by rail. But still she stays with us all day, Tom talks with her by mail. A WEIRD MEETING. In the chapel of Watkins High School the Lamba Epsilom were all gathered around in groups, when from some place, no one knew whence, there seemed to come a voice, sounding hollow and far away. But on listening more intently it was discovered that the sound was a chorus, making noises like the 44 grasshoppers ' Soon the meeting was called to order by our President, and that same voice seemed to echo, 44 This meeting is called to order. After the first selection had been given, the faint sound of bony hands clanking together echoed our clapping and we again proceeded on our program. But this time we were interrupted by that din which was getting so unbearable that many of the timid ones were shaking with fear. This soon stopped, but half an hour had hardly elapsed when the lights flickered strangely, then went out. Then from the rear door a human skull appeared, and following it, a long, bony hand which snapped its lank fingers gruesomely, then disappeared. The lights came on again as suddenly as they had gone out, and an awful silence prevailed in the room, while from below again came that awful noise. At last our masculine protector quickly skipped down the steps to see where the racket originated. He looked ahead, and seemed to see numbers of white forms, their bones all crackling dismally while they uttered unintelligible sounds. But as he stepped forth and left the steps of the school house in the distance, the shapes changed and an observer saw many boys running away from the school premises. The meeting then continued, and was no longer troubled by suspicious noises until it closed and then the young gentlemen were evidently trying to explain the mystery to the girls, and finding the task so great, could explain to only one young lady at a time. G. B. C., '06. THE ORACLE. 34 I’M THE JANITOR. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:—I first began to shirk my work in the city of Lazyville, N. Y., in the year 1492, and at the age of three years, as I was watching my mother work, I noticed a broom standing in the corner of the room. This I immediately seized, as if by instinct, and was soon driving the dust from the rag carpet which covered the floor of our cabin. I state this little incident just to show you my early tendencies. Realizing how easy it was to use this man-killing device of the Evil One, I at once adopted the following touching line as my motto: 44 Shirk, shirk, never work, but always use tobacco.” I might add in passing, that no one ever lived up to a motto more faithfully than I have done, and I have never been guilty of touching a broom since. A few years later, the Principal of Monterey College prevailed upon me to accept the advantages offered by his great institution, and I immediately packed my haircloth trunk and started for the city. While on the way to this far-famed institution of learning I stopped for the night at an inn in the village of Hornby. Going to bed early, I at once fell asleep, and it was here that I had a vision which outlined for me my future life. In my dream, I was Principal of Watkins High School, and had hired as a janitor Samuel Sellen Johnson, who, if I rightly remember, was extremely lazy. The windows were always dirty, and I had the greatest difficulty in getting the blackboards washed, so that after standing his impudence till it became unbearable, I called him into my office and gave him a genuine old calling down. What I didn't say to him in that interview could be written on a postage stamp, and as I remember it now, that dream was the sweetest that ever happened to me. But it was only a dream, and as it turned out afterward, the principal characters were somewhat out of place. In 1900 I accepted the janitorship of Watkins High School, and have found it very different from my anticipations. But this brings my story up to date, and to resume, I would say that our school is in a flourishing condition. We have an efficient corps of teachers and in my humble opinion, if many of the bright boys gave as much attention to their studies as they do to fancy decorations and making the writer extra work, they would make a better showing at the examinations. Billy Muldoon was heard to remark in a recent debate that circumstantial evidence was not conclusive, but he 4 settled ” just the same. On a certain morning, not long ago, I think it was St. Patrick's Day, the school house had a very green appearance, and for fear the decorations would not be seen, the decorators kindly borrowed the step-ladder, as well as the long pole in the tower used for untangling the flag of the Union when it became necessary. Also for fear the windows might be washed, I they borrowed the window brush and drier, which are the private property of the writer, who also would like to have them returned. Now I do not know whether this is very interesting or not, but if the THE ORACLE. 35 perpetrators of some of these deeds would put themselves in the writer’s place they would think it was getting ancient. That's all. He means the dirt in the corners is flourishing. +He has never been accused of washing them yet. lit would be hard to tell. £He must mean the place, or himself, not the deeds. WEBB’S DECLARATION. May 3, 1904. Webb and Forbes after much plotting low Felt very much inclined to take a row, But of course 'twas no fun to go alone So Bolyen and Bradley consented to be shown To the lake front where the boats were tied. Softly out of the chapel they hied, Down the long stairs and into the hall With never a thought of what might befall; When to their surprise a form met their view Strict and stern—a terror to the 44 new Professor who his youthful days recalled When he saw how completely they were appalled. Smiling to himself at Forbes's timid heart, Kindly gave them permission to depart But laughed to himself at Webb's many 44 arts. Slowly over the lake they sped And Ella's cheeks were slightly red. While Helen's eyes did dance for joy. When suddenly Arthur, the oars threw down, And in these words, declaimed the clown: (Addressed to Ella)— 4 I'd dive for you, I'd lie for you, I'd drink old Seneca dry for you, But I'll be darned If I'd DIE for you Or any other girl 11! THE ORACLE. 36 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL. Mary M. Freer, ’83, (Mrs. Chas. Searles) Cripple Creek, Col. ♦Gertrude M. Martin, ’84, (Mrs. C. McCarthy.) Lulie 0. Martin, ’84, (Mrs. Loel Smith), Watkins. Sara H. Wilmot, ’84, Watkins. S. Helen Cass, ’84, (Mrs. Milo Shepard), 206 Harrison St., Syracuse. Nellie J. Hennesey, ’85, Watkins. Julia T. Donovan, ’85, (Mrs. Tierney), 9 Boardman St., Rochester. Alcora S. Crane, ’86, (Mrs. C. Lathrop), Anacortes, Wash. Bessie B. Johnson, ’86, (Mrs. D. G. Thompson), Trinidad, Col. Lola B. Thomas, ’86, (Mrs. William Corwin). Newark, N. J. Catharine Whippy, ’86, Flemington, N. J. ♦Mary A. Donovan, '86. Julia A. Roe, ’86. (Mrs. Lansing Davis), Watkins. Adella Dodson, ’87, (Mrs. William T atimer), Wolcott, N. Y. Sarah Smith, ’87, New York City. Helena H. Haight, ’87, Watkins. Catherine Phinney, ’87, (Mrs. Mott Taylor), Watkins. Herbert A. Morgan, ’87, Auburn. ♦Edward A. Thompson, ’87. ♦Daniel S. Tuttle, ’88. ♦Edward J. McCall, ’88. Daniel VanDuzer, ’88, Rathdrum, Idaho. Robert L. Pellet, ’88, Pittsburg, Pa. Anna K. Donavan, (Mrs. John Sullivan), Watkins. Mary N. Fitzgerald, ’88, Watkins. Ella P. Beckwith, ’88, (Mrs. Win. Wakeman), Wedgewood, N. Y. Edith C. Johnson, ’88, (Mrs. E. C. Stein), New York City. Catherine Maloney, ’89, (Mrs. Tom McKenna), Watkins. Lusena A. Smith, ’89, (Mrs. Howard Peck), Watkins. William W. Smith, ’89, Montour Falls. Helen E. Freer, ’90, (Mrs. N. C. Crofut). Watkins. Jane H. Hill, ’90. (Mrs. O. M. Palmer), Mt. Clair, N. J. Sarah C. Pope, ’90, (Mrs. A. C. McLaughlin). Jamaica Plains, L. 1. Lena S Vanderlip, ’90, Mrs. W. H. Houston), Allentown, Pa. Carrie M. Hawes, ’91, (Mrs. H. O. Bennett). Penn Yan. Marianna McCall, ’91, Watkins. George R. Smith, ’91, Burdett. Daisy C. Vanderlip, ’91, Watkins. Delia Crum, ’92, (Mrs. Brown), Long Branch, N. J. Lvda M. Haring, ’92, (Mrs. W. Hillerman), Reading Center. N. Y. WATKINS IN SUMMER WATKINS IN WINTER THE ORACLE. . 7 Frances G. Shulenberg, ’92, (Mrs. Charles Rogers, Watkins, Margaret Pellet, ’92, (Mrs. Ross Nichols), Now York City. Jessie C. Haring, ’93, Watkins. ♦Rose F. Rooney, ’93. George L. Buck, ’94, Chicago, 111. Fannie B. Budd, 94, (Mrs. Ira Cole). Watkins. Elizabeth L. Russell, 94, Plattsburg, N. Y. Allie M. Shewman, ’94, Elmira, N. Y. Anna H. Ely, '94, (Mrs. W. B. Houston), Hector, N. Y. Alexander G. Frost, ’95, Chicago, III. ♦Schuyler R. Moore. ’95. Glenn II Frost, '95. Immigration Bureau, Ellis Island, N. Y. William Pellet, ’95, New York. Minnie M. Gardner. ’95, North Hector, N. Y. Jane B. Hurd, '95, New York City. Helen M. Johnson, '95, Watkins. Helen Norton, '95, Watkins. Jessie Norton, ’95, Watkins. Elizabeth II. Oliver, ’95, Watkins. Esther W. Wait, ’95, Watkins. Louise M. Gillett, ’95, Waverly, N. Y. Harry C. Buck, '96, Hamilton, N. Y. Anna M. Cullen, ’96, Watkins. Anna B. Fitzgerald, ’96, (Mrs. Burge Auble), Watkins. May C. Scobey, ’96, (Mrs. Frank Frost), Watkins. Carolyn S. Barnes, ’96, Watkins. Ada L. Woodward, ’97, Watkins. E. Louise Weller, ’97, Syracuse University. Laura G. Weller, ’97, Syracuse University. Jane M. Haring, '98, Watkins. Francis M. Considine, ’98, Watkins. Helen G. Edgett, ’98, Watkins. Nellie L. Frost, '98, (Cook Academy Faculty), Montour Falls, N Y Lelia M. Forbes, ’98, Watkins. Nellie C. Fitzgerald, 98, Watkins. Agnes P. Kennedy, ’98, Watkins. Jennie E. Mosher, 98, Watkins. Elizabeth Spencer, ’98, Reading Center, N. Y. ♦Lois Spencer, ’98 Grace L. White, ’98, Watkins. Ellen P. Cogswell, ’99, Gloversville, N Y. Helen B. Hope, ’99, Watkins. Schuyler Paterson, '99, Passadena, Cal. George M. Yelie, ’99, (Attorney at Law), Watkins, (Pres, of Alumni). Helen G. White, ’99, Watkins. Arthur K. Bennett, ’00. Ann Arbor, Mich. THE ORACLE. CIS Elizabeth P. Brown, ’00, Lindhurst, N. J. Chester R. Brown, ’00, New York City. Louise Cullen, ’00, Springfield, Mo Bessie T. Haughey, ’00, (Mrs. James Burch), Watkins. John S. Hurd, ’00, Cincinnati, O. Grace Howard, ’00, Newburgh. N. Y. Fred. A. Johnson, ’00, New York City. Nettie T. Mathews, ’00, Syracuse University. Ruth Pangborn, ’00, (Mrs. E. Van Devender), Campbell, N. Y. J. C. Argetsinger, '01, Cornell University. Harvey E. Bradley, ’01, Watkins. Mary B. Bradley, ’01, Watkins. Frederick B. Bond, ’01, University of Buffalo. Chas. H, Erwav, ’01, Syracuse University. Robinson V. Frost, ’01, Watkins. Helen M. Hurd, ’01, Watkins. James A. Hope, ’01, Syracuse University. Ella M. Smith, ’01, Townsend, N. Y. William T. Taylor, ’01, Watkins. Florence S. Barnes, ’02, Elmira, N. Y., (Elmira College). Jennie M. Ellison, ’02, Reading Center, N. Y. Nina M. Gaining, ’02, Elmira College. Charles E. Smith, ’02, Ann Arbor, Mich. Frederick E. I). Sherman, ’02, Cornell University. Seth W. Webb, ’02, Cornell University. Percy W. White, '02, Watkins. Myra A. Buck, ’03, Elmira College. Gertrude M . Richardson, ’03, Rochester, N. Y. Cora Belle Palmer, ’03, Watkins. Grace Haring, ’03. Reading Center, N. Y. Helen L. Cullen, ’03, Watkins. Marguerite N. Scobey, ’03, Elmira College. Ray F. Wait, ’03, Watkins. William B. Wait, ’03, Watkins. — Deceased. THE ORACLE. PROPHETIC PICTURES. James Considine: “Call me a livestock-producer, a horse breeder, a typewriter, anything but bashful.” Linzey: “ Heroes and Kings, your distance keep In peace let one poor poetess sleep.” Brown: “ 1 never felt the kiss of love Nor maiden’s hand in mine.” GiLes: “A brain of feathers and a heart of lead.” Marsh: “ His gaunt frame was worn with toil.” Jay Raplee: “ Sir, I’m a country gentleman of a midland country.” Kuh: “ I’se mighty wicked anyhow.” Beers, Johnnie: “ He’s worn his knees bare and his slippers bald with Prayer and Pasting.” Griffin : “ Yet in my lineaments they trace Some features of Old Ireland’s race.” Reed : I want to hide away in the deeper depths of seclusion where 1 can wear overalls if I want to and cowhide boots.” Wait: “ I have in my mind a thousand rare feats which I shall practice.” Mottram: “ L put him down as an ass and he fills the bill.” Graham: “Had I been present at the creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.” T. Considine: “ Whitewash and weariness.” Crane: “ Go, some of you, and fetch a looking-glass.” Davis- “ An oyster may be crossed in love.” Miller: “ How old are you ? Thirty, fifty, eighty ?” Forres: “ Reform your habits as quickly as possible.” Brown: “ Verily thou talkest large for one small man.” Eveland: “ It has all the contortions of a Sibyl. Bolyen: “ With staring eyes fixed askance.” E. Bradley: “ Her hours in whistling she spent for want of thought.” Abbey: “ Innocence and virgin modesty.” Elberta Smith: “The green blades of grass grow green with envy as I pass.” Marshall Overton: “ A babe lusty and like to live.” Hicks: “ I’m not fresh, am 1V ” Dv visRAM “The twain together might well change the world.’ Burch: “ He merely bent his diabolic brow an instant.” Leorand Bradley: “ A two-legged animal without feathers.” Lembeck: “His only books were woman’s look and folly’s all they taught him.” THE ORACLE. Crank: “ For sleep to me is such a treat—treat—treat.” Wedgewood: “I’m too handsome for a man, I ought to have been born a woman.” Thomas: “ I’m a young beginner.” B. Hendrickson: “ Knowledge precipitate, like running lead, slips thro’ the cracks and zig-zags of his head.” B. Wixson: “Keep the faculty of effort alive in you bv a little gratuitous effort every day ” OUR NICE LITTLE BOY. Our school has several nice little boys and girls, especially boys. Now, we don't want to be hard on the girls, but you see the boys are so much nicer that the girls are easily eclipsed. But we haven't time to talk about all the nice boys in our school, but must limit our remarks to a nice little essay on the nicest of all our nice little boys. This nice little boy is very nice. His name is “Nanny,” at least, that is what they call him, probably because he is such a nice little lamb. But such nice little things as this nice little boy can do ! He is just a little darling, and is always ready to do nice little things for any nice little girl that wil! give him a nice little smile. But strange to say, this nice little boy has only a few nice littte friends. By this we mean, nice little girl friends. Of course, he thinks he has a large number of the same, and he would have if he had his own way, but his nice little actions don't go well with the maidens. But don't tell “ Nanny about it for we don't want to make him feel badly. But to be serious for a moment. “ Nanny is awfully nice. He helps the teachers correct French lessons, and suggests nice little resolutions for the faculty to adopt. But his great delight is to help the kindergarten class in German, especially when they wish to be left alone. 44 Nanny'' says that if he can't be an athlete he can be an orator, and he is a nice one, too, as any nice little girl can tell you. We are very much pleased to hear that he is capable of doing something besides minding some one else's business, but of course we must not expect too much of him. Well, 44 Nanny,” you're a nice boy, just the same, and we can't help liking you.t Don't ever let anyone tell you anything, but keep right on in your nice little way, and pretty soon, all of a sudden, at once, you will find that you have become a nice little man. — Instead of lamb, please read lobster. •fAnother girl told me. ■ When you are up on the farm. THE ORACLE. 41 WILLIE AND HIS GIRL. She could tread a waltz divinely, Quoth Willie, so sublimely, But she couldn't bake a pan-cake to save her life. All her tastes were literary; Nothing common culinary, Would she use to fill the space within her head. Willie the year before had graduated. Consequently his head was well inflated. And he could make a mash wherever he might turn. But the miscellaneous rules That he had broke while in the school Hadn't fitted him a salary for to earn. These two, so well educated, Willie thought were well mated In a swell ten thousand dollar way. But she refused, the same old story, Willie took to the bottle and went to glory, And now the undertaker is looking for his pay. —Selected. TOMMY. Come, little Tommy Cons., Come, blow up your horn. The pupils are dying And Beers is forlorn! Wo ist der Tommy, Vot cares vor der Deutsch ? Sich, er ist off mit der Kuh Vandering much! NANNY. I dreamed I heard a contest In a land far over the seas. Betwixt our mighty Nanny And great Demosthenes, And their jabber awoke me As it shook the ceiling And over me stood my roomer, Who convinced me I was dreaming. —Selected. THE ORACL CENSUS OK WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL. NAME. Harrison Brown Jim Considine Leon Marsh Willie Wait f: Jav Rap lee W Mott Miller Lem heck t Considine ) Albert Giles Mottram t Davis )’ Bert Wixson Art. Webb Wedge wood Hugh Burch Ans. Hendrickson Romeo B. Thompson J. Curry E. Guthrie E. Bradley E. Van Lone M. Catlin SPECIES. Om niverous I nclassified Doll Dull Esel Unknown Gold Dust Twins. Braggadocia Nich Verstehe. Two armed Important Tired Wise Long drawn out kind Pre-liistoric “Old Ginger” Twin Pigmy Unusual Backwoods Kuh DISPOSITION. STRONG POINT Sensible Angelic Quiet Lamb-like Mulish Amiable Scrappy The same Ieh weiss nicht Spunky Sweet Doubtful Ordinary Hasn’t any Wise in his own Positive Lovable Contrary Angelic ISubtle Loving LIKES MOST. Grub Basket Flirting Books Note-forging 11 ead Argument Nerve Bragging Mottram Davis f Right arm Stomach Two-step Fusses Head mind Talking “ Close ” friendships Tact Caesar Flirting Geometry Face His own way The girls St udy To make trouble • ‘ Force ” To argue Each other To brag Davis i Mottram j Eleventh Street Beefsteak To be seen To elevate his feet Bertha To read novels “ Anks” Slang Charlie To cook To deliver essays T-a-o-u-m HATES MOST. I'o be called a genius Arbeit I'o be annoyed His rivals The girls To be disputed To be parted M ell in’s Food Separation Distance The west side of the room To break dates Work Cake To sweep Late hours Modal verbs To be contradicted Peanuts Boys Kidding I
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