Watkins Glen High School - Senecan Oracle Yearbook (Watkins Glen, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1912 volume:

UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL THE ORACLE PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR AND JUNIOR CLASSES OF 1912 WATKINS REVIEW PRINT (Dps (Oracle is respectfully bebicateb to JHiss (Cora palmer by tlje Mentor anb Junior Classes of 1012. WATKTNS TITOTT SCHOOL. THE ORACLE. 3 1912 ORACLE STAFF. Editor-in-Chief: NELLIE L. JAMES. Assistant Editors: Junior Class MARIE BATES SAMUEL BALDWIN Business Manager ...................... Assistant Business Manager ............ Senior Class SUSAN ROLOSON GRACE BROWN EDWARD WICKHAM . . LA GRAND MILLS EDITORIAL. Much must be forgiven the Juniors and Seniors in the editing and publishing of this, the Oracle of the classes of ’12 and ’13. Because of the work and time entailed in the Washington trip, it was decided at first to give up the idea of publishing an Oracle this year. Realizing how much pleasure the Oracle gives to both the present and former students of W. II. S., however, the Juniors and Seniors decided to join forces, make the most of our three weeks’ time and publish the Oracle as heretofore. Thus if it is a failure it will be more from the shortness of time than from the non-ability of the staff of editors, who realize their responsibility and have done the best they could in the time they had. As it is we present it to the public who have already done so much for us, hoping it will give full satisfaction in every respect. We heartily thank all those who have aided us, for they have done much toward the success of this book. If we have caused any ill-feeling from our perhaps too personal remarks, we wish to apologize for we assure you that our only object was one of fun. And now we present it to you, hoping it will prove entirely satisfactory and that the succeeding classes will profit by our example, start the Oracle earlier, and publish a better book than ours. N. L. J., ’12. 4 THE ORACLE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Officers. HON. (). P. HURI) .................. RAYMOND HOARE ..................... Y. S. WAUGH ...................... President Secretary Treasurer Members of Board. GEORGE H. KING, M. I). JOHN B. MACREERY ALPHOXSO C. LA DOW FRANK L. MORAN HARRY C. STOUTER O. P. HURD MARCUS M. CASS (Life Member). Committees. Teachers .................................. Repairs and Supplies ...................... School Library and Apparatus .............. Truancy and Indigent Pupils ............. Text Books and Curriculum ................. School Visitation ....................... . CASS. MORAN, KING .. MORAN. MACREERY ....... KING, CASS . .. STOCKED R. LA DOW ... STOUTER, LA DOW LA DOW. MORAN. CASS THE FACULTY. JOHN A. BEERS .................. GARNET F. ROBERTS .............. FLORENTINE J. KNAPP ............ CORA B. PALMER ................. CAROLYN F. BARNES .............. GRACE M. FORD .................. ............... Principal .......... Nice-Principal ..... Latin and History . ............... English Mathematics and French .......... Training Class Grade Teachers. ANNA GRAHAM .................... MARY LYTLE ..................... CATHERINE WHIPPY ............... JANE MOSHER .................... JOSIE CURRY .................... MAE MACDONALD .................. HARRIET ROBINSON ................ ELIZABETH MALONEY .............. KATHERYN CHARLES ............... .......... Eighth Grade ......... Seventh Grade .......... Sixth Grade ........... Fifth Grade .......... Fourth Grade ............ Third Gade ......... Second Grade .......... First Grade First and Third Grades Glen Avenue School. ANNA CULLEN ..................... First, Second and Third Grades MABEL WILLIAMS .................. Fourth. Fifth and Sixth Grades THE ORACLE. PROF. JOHN A. BEERS. In September, 1901, Mr. Beers first entered upon Ids duties as teacher in Watkins High School. I util September, 1909, lie acted as vice-principal and teacher of foreign languages, when he succeeded Prof. S. S. .Johnson as principal. He received his early education at Candor, X. V.. from whence he went to the Collegiate Institute at Towanda. where he graduated as valedictorian of liis class. ishing to prepare himself even better than this for the course In was to pursue, he entered Syracuse University where lie pursued a classical course, taking foreign languages as a specialty, graduating in 1901 with such honor that In was elected a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society for scholarship. He has always been a trusted friend as well as beloved teacher to every student of the high school and has always proven himself faithful and just in his dealings with all. One never truly appreciates a friend until about to be separated from that friend. So it is with us. As our high school days draw swiftly to a close we begin to realize all that he has done for us and all that he is to us. Especially in this, our last year, we feel that we owe much to him. He has shared our joys and sorrows and has been as much a comrade as a teacher. He possesses the rare faculty of making one like him and at the same time look up to him. Tho few of us will be back in our beloved W. H. S. next year, we will all remember the high school and will never cease to love and respect him. X. L. .1., '12. PROF. GARNET F. ROBERTS. Our esteemed Vice-Principal, (tar net F. Roberts, was a graduate from Alden High School in 1902; graduated with honor from Buffalo Normal in BIOS, and then took a two years’ science course at Syracuse University. Thus qualified lie came to Y. 11. S. in September, 1910, where he has since honorably served. Since he has been here he has done much for the welfare of our school, especially in tin line of athletics. He has also won many friends here not only among the students but the faculty as well, lie has been called by some a “dreamer.” but we understand his dreams are soon to be realized. We rejoice to sav that lie is to remain a member of our faculty for another year. M. B.. ’13. MISS KNAPP. Miss Florentine J. Knapp has been with us for two years and during that time she has won the love of both teachers and students. Her early life was spent in Waverly from which, after her graduation from high school, she entered Elmira College, graduating with the degree A. B. Not satisfied with that, she expects to take a course in “Domestic Science” next year and we are very certain that she will gain even more happiness in this than in her present occupation. S. 1). R.. 12. MISS PALMER. Cora Belle Palmer came to us at the beginning of this year and we arc confident that none other could have piloted us through our last year of English as well as she. A graduate of our Alma Mater in 1903. she entered tin University of Rochester after three years of rest, graduating with the degree of A. B. However, while there slu became so attached not only to the city but to a member of the opposite sex that in the following vear she decided to teach in a school nearby and so her talents were first bestowed upon the scholars at Victor where she remained one short year. (i THE ORACLE. As her presence at homo was necessary, she secured the position which she now holds and altho her stay with us lias been of short duration, she has proved herself a competent teacher and trusted friend. Therefore it is with sadness that we bid her farewell and as our Patron Saint said, we wish her success and happiness in her future life. E. L., ’12. MISS BARNES. Carolyn F. Barnes, who was graduated from Oswego Normal and Cornell University, has been a member of the Watkins High School faculty for seven years, where she lias won much fame and renown as a teacher of mathematics and French. Miss Barnes has taken a great interest in the welfare of her pupils, always being ready and willing to grant a favor when it lies within her power to do so and by so doing she has won the love and admiration of all and the pupils know that in her they have won a true friend. To our regret we understand she is not going to be with us another year, and the greatest success in whatever she may undertake is wished by her many friends. S. 1). R. and M. G. B.. ’12. --------o-------- First Year 4 English 5 Latin f Biology 5 Algebra COURSES OF STUDY. (a)—Academic Diploma, on the 1905 Syllabus. Second Year .‘1 English 5 Latin 5 Ancient History 5 Plane Geometry Third Year 3 English ; Latin 5 English History 5 Physics Fourth Year 3 English 0 Latin 5 American Hist. 5 Chemistry The minimum passing mark for this diploma is 00 per cent., with an average of not less than 65 per cent. This diploma will be issued as a Classical Diploma if it includes English. 13 counts; Latin. 20 counts; a second foreign language, 15 counts; History, 5 counts; Mathematics, 10 counts. Substitutions French or German for Latin. Physical Geography in place of Ancient History. Bookkeeping and Solid Geometry in place of Latin, French or German in the third year. Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry for Chemistry; or History and Principles of Education and Psychology and Principles of Education for Chemistry; or, Advanced Arithmetic and Advanced Algebra for Chemistry. (b)—Classical Diploma, for High School Subjects Only. Required English, 13 counts; Mathematics, lit; History, 5; Science, 5; Latin. 20; a second foreign language, 15; Elective, 4. First Year 4 English 5 Latin 5 Biology 5 Algebra Second Year 3 English 5 Latin 5 French or German 5 Plane Geometry Third Year Fourth Year 3 English 3 English 5 Latin 5 Latin 5 French or German 5 French or German 5 Physics 5 American Hist. The preliminaries are not required. Issued only when claimed by the Principal. The minimum passing mark for this diploma is 60 per cent. This is issued as a Classical Diploma under the same conditions as are named in (a). No substitutions allowed in this course. 5 Ancient History for those who are able to do the work in Ihe second year. Greek may take the place of French or German in courses in which it is required by’those who need it for college entrance, but all Greek classes must contain at least five pupils. THE ORACLE. We, the members of the Class of 1912, being the last class started on its high school career by Mr. Samuel S. Johnson, hereby dedicate this page to him as a slight token of appreciation and remembrance for his long and faithful service in this school. 8 THE ORACLE. Hit flfccmortam This page is held sacred to two of our most highly esteemed schoolmates who, their work finished, have during the past year, left us for a higher sphere of usefulness. Ethel White, died December 9, 1911. John Rooney, died June 5, 1912. TTfE ORACLE. 9 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL. 1883 Mary M. Freer (Mrs. Chas. Searles), Cripple Creek, Col. 1884— iertrmle M. Martin (Mrs. C. McCarthy); Lulie 0. Martin (Mrs. Loci Smith), Watkins; Sara H. Wilmot (Mrs. M. J. Hoare), Watkins; S. Helen Cass (Mrs. Milo Shepherd), Syracuse, X. Y. 1885— Nellie J. Hennessy, Watkins; Julia T. Donovan (Mrs. Tiernev) Rochester. X. Y. 1886— Cora S. Crane (Mrs. C. Lathrop), Anacortes, Wash.; Bessie B. Johnson (Mrs. 1). (1. Thompson), Trinidad, Colo.; Lola B. Thomas (Mrs. Wm. Corwin), Xewark, X. .J.; Katherine Whippy, Watkins; “Marv A. Donovan; Julia A. Roe (Mrs. Lansing Davis), Xewark, X. .1. 1887— Adella Dodson (Mrs. Wm. Latimer), Syracuse, X. Y.; Sarah Smith, New York city; Helena II. Haight, Cornell University; Katherine l’hinney (Mrs. Mott Taylor), Watkins; Herbert A. Morgan, Auburn, X. Y. Ed. A. Thompson. 1888— Daniel S. Tuttle; Ed. J. McCall; Daniel Van Duzer, Rathdrum, Idaho; Robert L. Pellet, Prescott, Arizona; Anna K. Donovan (Mrs. Jno. Sullivan); Mary M. Fitzgerald, Elmira, X. Y.; Ella P. Beckwith (Mrs. Wm. Wakeman), Wedgwood, X. Y.; Edith C. Johnson (Mrs. E. C'. Stein), New York city. 1889— Catherine Maloney (Mrs. Thomas McKenna), Watkins; Lusena A. Smith (Mrs. Howard E. Peck), Watkins; ‘Wm. W. Smith. 1890— Helen E. Freer (Mrs. X. C. Crofut), Watkins; Jane H. Hill (Mrs. O. M. Palmer), New York city; Sarah C. Pope (Mrs. A. C. McLaughlin), Jamaica Plains, L. I.; Lena S. Vanderlip (Mrs. W. H. Huston), Buffalo. 1891— Carrie M. Hawes (Mrs. H. O. Bennett), Penn Yan, X. Y.; Marianna McCall, Watkins; Geo. R. Smith, Burdett; Daisy C. Vanderlip, East Orange, X. J. 1892— Delia Crum (Mrs. Brown), Long Branch, N. J.; Lida M. Haring (Mrs. W. X. Hillerman), Reading Center; Florence G. Shulenburg (Mrs. Chas. Rogers), Geneva; Margarite Pellet (Mrs. Ross Xichols), Roselle, X’. J. 1893— Jessie C. Haring, Watkins; Rose F. Rooney. 1894— Geo. L. Buck, Chicago, 111; Fannie B. Budd (Mrs. Ira W. Cole), Watkins; Elizabeth L. Russell (Mrs. Benjamin Andrews), New York city; Allie A. Shewman (Mrs. Dr. Chapman), Elmira X. Y.; Annie H. Ely (Mrs. Wm. B. Huston), Hector, X . Y. 1895— Alexander G. Frost, Hinsdale, 111.; “Schuyler R. Moore; Glenn H. Frost, Immigrat ion Bureau, Ellis Island, X'. Y.; Wm. Pellet, Xew York city; Minnie M. Gardner, Valois, N. Y.; Jane B. Hurd (Mrs. Reynolds), Washington, I). C.; Helen M. Johnson, East Orange, X. J.; Helen Xorton, Watkins; Jessie Xorton, Watkins; Elizabeth H. Oliver, Watkins; Esther Wait, Watkins, X. Y.; Louise M. Gillett, Waverly, X'. Y. 1896— Harry C. Buck. Watkins; Anna M. Cullen, Watkins; Anna B. Fitzgerald (Mrs. B. Auble), Watkins; Mae C. Scobey (Mrs. Frank Frost), Watkins; Caroline S. Barnes, Watkins. 1897— “Ada L. Woodward; E. Louise Weller, Watkins; Laura G. Weller (Mrs. Dean), Toronto, Canada. 1898 Jane M. Haring, Watkins; Frances M. Considine (Mrs. Fred Ford-ham), Watkins; Helen G. Edgett (Mrs. Pangborn), Watkins; Xellie L. Frost (Mrs. Herbert Winters), Watkins; Lela M. Forbes. Watkins; Agnes P. Kennedy, Watkins; Jennie E. Mosher, Watkins; “Elizabeth Spencer; “Lois Spencer; Grace L. White, Watkins. 1899—Ellen P. Cogswell, Greenwich, Conn.; Helen B. Hope. Watkins; Schuyler Paterson, Pasadena, Cal.; Geo. M. Yelie, Watkins; Helen White (Mrs. G. S. Coon), Watkins; 10 THE ORACLE. 1000—Arthur K. Bennett, Arabia; Elizabeth F. Brown, Burdett; Chester R. Brown, M. 1).. Perry, X. Y.; Louise Cullen (Mrs. Austin Smith), West Burlington. Iowa; Bessie T. Haughey (Mrs. .las. Burch), Watkins; John S. Hurd. Cincinnati, ().; Grace Howard (Mrs. Darwin Kent), Rock Stream, X. Y.; Fred A. Johnson. New York city; Nettie J. Mathews, Warren, O.; Ruth Pangborne (Mrs. E. Vandeventer), Maine, X. Y. 1 K)1—J. C. Argetsinger, Manila. P. I.; Harvey Bradley, Watkins; Mary E. Bradley (Mrs. Morris), Burdett; Frederick Bond, Watkins, N. Y.; Charles H. Erway. Elmira Heights, X. Y.; Robison V. Frost, Buffalo, X. Y.; Helen Hurd, Watkins; James Hope, Watkins; Ella M. Smith, Townsend. 1902- Florence Barnes (Mrs. Harry Durland), Watkins; Jennie Ellison, Amsterdam. X. Y.; Xina M. Ganung (Mrs. Clyde Williams), Watkins; Charles E. Smith, Commerce, Mich.; ‘Frederick E. 1). Sherman; Seth Webb, Cleveland, ().; Percy W. White. Watkins; Minnie Rhodes, Watkins. 1903- Mvra Buck. Marengo, 111.; Gertrude M. Richardson (Mrs. Hart), Aberdeen. Mich.; Cora Belle Palmer. Watkins; Grace Haring, Bloomfield, X. J.; Helen L. Cullen, Watkins; Marguerite X. Scobey, Watkins; Rav F. Wait, Watkins; Win. B. Wait. Watkins. 1904— Ella Bradley (Mrs. Wm. Wait), Philadelphia, Pa.; .Tosie Curry, Watkins; Bertha Thompson, Watkins; Ethel Guthrie (Mrs. L. L. Hamilton), Syracuse, X . Y.; Ethel Van Lone (Mrs. Wm. McElwee), Ithaca, X. Y.; Albert Giles, Rochester, XT. Y.; Arthur D. Webb, Waterville, Conn.; Maurice Griffin, Watkins; Willard Graham, Watkins; Horace R. White, Watkins. 1905— Leon H. Marsh, Elmira, X’. Y.; Bula Howard, Watkins; E. Pearl Williams, Hector, XL Y.; Anson F. Hendrickson, Rochester, X. Y.; Harrison J. Brown, Burdett, X'. Y.; Beatrice Coleman. Watkins; Albert Forbes, Watkins; Lloyd Mottram, Elmira Heights, X. Y. 190(1- Lula L. Williams, Montour Falls, X. Y.; LeVerne Dunham. Cornell University; Fay C. Nichols, Xew York city; Kathleen B. Miller, Moreland, X'. Y.; C. Edna James (Mrs. Louis 1). Clawson), Watkins; Edna C. Phelps, Watkins; Amelia L. Sebring, Watkins; Olin J. Baker, Sugar Hill, X. Y.; Thomas E. Reed, Lockwood, X. Y.; Jay W. Raplee, Dryden, X. Y.; Louis 1). Clawson, Watkins. 1907—Oakley A. Allen, Syracuse University; Grace Coleman, Watkins; Margaret M. Coughlin. Watkins; Kathryn Cullen, Watkins; Leo Dunham, Rochester, X. Y.; Wallace Dunham, Burdett; Omar Egan, Syracuse University; Marguerite Hawes (Mrs. Geo. Kiermaier), Brooklyn, X. Y.; Mildred V. LaDow, Watkins; William T. Love, Atlantic City, X. .T.; Adalyle D. Manning, Watkins; Erva Owens, Watkins; Bessie Van Allen, Elmira College; Hazel Van Loon, Trumansburg, X. Y.; Clyde J. Williams, Watkins. 1008—Grace M. Charles (Mrs. Omar Egan), Syracuse, X. Y.; Ralph Gabriel, Yale University; Lafayette Argetsinger, Cornell University; Arthur R. Ellison. Watkins; Alberta J. Smith, Santa Fe, X. Mex.; Ethel L. Wilson, Bronxville, X. Y. 1909— M. Maude Carpenter, Burdett; Thos. Burr Charles, Cornell University; Emily Louise Ellis, Watkins; Helen rl. Frost, Watkins; Ethel X. Hausiier, Odessa; Annie E. Mathews, Reading; Clarence Peck, Watkins; Dorothy B. Pellet, Watkins; Bertha M. Alexander, Watkins; Katherine Charles, Watkins; Clarence F. James, Watkins. 1910— Edna Beardsley, Catharine; J. Allington Bridgman, Cornell University; Harry S. Gabriel, Cornell University; F. Edna Hausner, Odessa; Truman P. Lown, Hector; Henrietta C. Shulman, Cornell University. 1911 Llewellyn 1). Raplee, Bois City, Iowa; Madge Burrell, Darlington Seminary; Harrv Coats, Burdett; Bernard C. Meade, Watkins; M. Abigail ()'Daniels, Watkins; Randolph Wickham. Watkins; Pearl Wilson, Bronxville, X. Y.; Kathryn O’Dea, Watkins; Florence Fowler, Odessa; Annie Martin, Watkins; Mary E. Haughey, Watkins, ‘Deceased. THE ORACLE. 11 TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1912. Donald D. Smith. Nineteen years ago on a windy day in November our class president began his eventful life at his father's suburban residence a mile and a half west of Watkins and overlooking the beautiful Seneca Lake, which caused Smithy to have eyes for the beautiful, as has since then shown itself in his great fondness for the fairer sex. At the tender age of six he was sent by his fond parents to Watkins to begin his early education, for they were at a loss to know what else to do with him. Since then In has by all ways fair or foul, after working the teacher in each grade, trudged from one grade to another till (I can't remember the date) he gained entrance to the high school where, between notes, he has managed to acquire enough knowledge in the higher branches to become a senior. A few years ago Don developed a rare taste for athletics and it is here that his perseverance shines out, as he has faithfully trained till he will no doubt star in the future as a runner. When Smithy finishes his school life in Watkins he will doubtless go higher along the agricultural branches for which he has a taste and in which he has had much training. However, regardless of his later occupation he will doubtless be able to make his mark by a “Dot” notwithstanding his great fondness for Marsh (ia) fishing. In his whole school life Don has been a true friend and worthy classmate to all who knew him and we, the class of nineteen twelve, unite in wishing him the greatest success in whatever he may undertake. L. H. 0., T2. Marcia C. Beardsley. Marcia C. Beardsley was born October 20, 1804, and at the age of five started in school on the avenue, where she remained until she entered the second grade of dear old W. II. S. Step by step she has advanced until now she holds the honored position of vice-president of the Senior Class. This sweet girl has won many friends not only in school hut many outside, even the “red headed guide” in the government printing office at Washington. Of late Marcia has been planning a cook book suitable for housekeeping on a farm with which Don has been helping her. We wish her success and happiness. S. D. R., 12. Helen M. Lillis. Our “Star,” Miss Helen Marie Lillis, received her first press notice in the Watkins Express of October 15, 1894. It announced to the public her successful appearance in the time-honored drama, “Life. During those early years Helen would have liked to appear every “Evening” hut her parents wisely restricted their daughter’s performances to Saturday matinees in Cousin Ed’s back yard lvceum and sent her to school the other five days. We will have to admit that Helen never studied very much. Knowledge 12 THE ORACLE. as well as friends seemed to have been attracted and held by this pretty little magnet to such an extent that the year 1912 finds her a successful and very popular Senior. For a while her thoughts were taken away from the stage by a certain young aviator, who drives a Taylor type aeroplane, but lately we notice that she has never really given up her early ambition but intends to be a leading lady soon. Always supposing she wished to star in heavy drama it came as a surprise when we heard of her signing for an engagement with the popular new comedy, “Sugar.” She has the best wishes of all her classmates in this as well as all future ventures. We feel certain and with pride that before long the newspapers and magazines throughout the country will herald the success of Watkins High’s first great actress. F. E. T., ’12. Leroy Owens. September 19, 1892, was a lucky day in the world’s history for on that day, in a farmhouse on the western slope of Catharine Valley, Leroy H. Owens was born. It was early in the morning, which fact seems to have soured his liking for early rising, and never since then has he been accused of trying to be an early bird. For some time Leroy’s chief occupation was sucking his thumb, but in the fall of 1897 lie entered the Glen schoolhouse, from whence he was ejected in 1907, after proving that he knew more than the teacher. In DOS the lad entered our high school. Here one of his first achievements was to fight to a draw the school champion of his size for which heroism he received the proud title of “Spider.” Always studying “Spider” steadily mounted until last fall lie was chosen treasurer of the finest class that ever claimed this school as its Alma Mater. “Spider” was a little fond of the girls but fortunately he outgrew this fatal malady and seemed to be nearing complete recovery when on the Washington trip he became enamoured with “Louise.” As for his habits it can lie truthfully said that he seldom swears, squibs or bothers his teachers. As to the future of our treasurer, he hopes to become a mechanical engineer. Whatever he undertakes he will always carry with him the best wishes of the class of 1912. D. I). S., ’12. Ruth E. Conrad. On October 21, 1894. Ruth E. Conrad entered upon her life’s journey in the prosperous village of Newark, X. . Here she entered school at the age of six and so brilliant was she that when, one year later, she came to Montour, she entered the third grade. On through the grades she sped and in 1906 she joined our band in the seventh grade where she at once won our love and admiration. During her first few years with us at W. H. S., Ruth devoted her time entirely to her work for which she received ample reward, for in her Freshman vear she won the silver loving cup. Since then, however, although still a favorite of her teachers because of her well prepared lessons, we have seen more of the jovial, mischief-loving side of her nature. For a time she was often seen casting admiring glances, as well as notes, toward a (La) Grand enterprising Junior, but of late she has changed and taken up the higher (Arts), probably because lie is a Senior. However, we. the class nf 1912 offer her our sincere wishes for her future happiness and success. ’ M. G. B., ’12. Nellie L. James. “To know her is to love her And love her forever, For Nature made her what she is And never made another.” This is our opinion of Nellie, our Salutatorian, who about Acr0 Wan her education in W. H. S. From the first grade member of the Senior Class of 1912, she has always won the honors of our class besides having won the love and affection of all her classmates. twelve years until now, a TftE ORACLE. 13 As our Sophomore president she was ever and anon making peace amon r ts unruly members and as editor-in-chief of the Oracle she has worked hard and faithfully. Her future is not definitely decided but whatever she undertakes we all wish that nothing but success and happiness be in her Path- H. M. L., ’12. Grace Brown. Grace Brown, our dignified classmate, first came to us one September morning three years ago. She being a very quiet, studious girl, left us to learn of her earlier life a little at a time. Her home, where she has lived for seventeen years, overlooks that vast body of water known as Seneca Lake. As Grace is not a very good horsewoman, she is compelled to walk hack and forth to school. If one should happen to cast an eye toward the east in the early morning, they would see her tripping along with books in one hand and lunch basket in the other; She seems shy towards the boys of W. H. S., but we hear she likes those at Buidett better, ministers sons preferred. Although we have not known (trace very long, We have found her to be a true friend and we, the class of 11 12, wish her success in her future life. R. R. C., ’12. Myrtle MacPherson. Myrtle MacPherson, the most studious member of the class of 11 12, came to us from Illinois. She attended grammar school at Cute, later entering high school at Chicago Heights. Here she worked very industriously for three years, astounding both teachers and pupils with her high standings. In her senior year Myrtle entered Watkins High School where she has worked enthusiastically to be graduated with the class of 11 12. Although Myrtle’s mind never seems to be diverted to the west side, on pleasant evenings she may be seen strolling along the avenue with a former graduate of our Alma Mater. Myrtle, following in the footsteps of “her friend,” expects to become a school “marm,” but whatever she undertakes, the class of ’12 wish her the greatest success and happiness. S. S., ’12. Arthur W. Lowe. This young gentleman obtained his early education in the country, known to Watkins people as East Hill. Some four years ago he entered Burdett Union School and graduated from that institution in 11 11. Coming here the following fall, lie set to work and at once showed that he would be a “popular” student. He has -an “east-side” tendency in his heart and when he became a member of Wait’s Frat this spring he got the merry “Ha Ha” from his masculine friends. This fall Arthur will commence his duties as a district school teacher, but his future plans are still unknown while, whatever they may be, the class of 11 12 join with in the road to success and “Femenineville.” E. G. L., ’12. Francis Thompson. Francis Eugene (remember the Eugene) was born April tenth, nobody knows how many years ago. Realizing that he was sadly deficient in his practical knowledge of the world, his mother sent him to school at the age of five and a half years to see if this fault could be overcome. He took rapid strides through the grades and has at last attained the dignified title if not the mien of Senior. It is said that every man is at the age of forty either a fool or a physician. As France intends to study medicine, we have great hopes and his mother feels that he is entirely cured of any mental weakness in his make-up. Girls were always his hobby and the bother of his life, but he has at last settled down to the sweet vice-president of the Junior Class and is so very much smitten that lie at first thought of taking an extra year at high school in order to graduate with her. Of course we follow the time-honored custom of wishing him all kinds of success in his future life. This seems hardly necessary, however. 14 THE ORACLE. for we all realize that he can do nothing but win in whatever he undertakes. N. L. J., T2. Ethel Sackett. One bright sunny day in September, about twelve years ago, when the berries were picked and the bay was in, Ethel decided to enlighten her mind to a still further extent by entering the Burdett Union School. Years passed by and finally she came to W. H. S., where she has made unusual progress in everything undertaken, geometry included. During the past year she has spent most of her time indulging in a couj pie of interesting volumes entitled “Dope,” and “Love,” the latter having proved to be the chosen hero of the stories. Ethel is rather undecided as to her future but whatever may be her fate she will always have the best wishes of the class of ’12. M. E. C., ’12. Mary J. Gould. Prominent among the members of the Senior Class both for studiousness and jollity is Mary .1. Gould. At the age of six she entered Starkey school and after three years she came to W. H. S. Here she entered the fourth grade and in a short time entered the high school and now is to be graduated with the class of 1912. Her favorite studies are chemistry and geometry on which she devotes all of her time, when not helping joe deliver express packages. From all indications it is believed her career will be domestic rather than professional. All her classmates join in wishing her the best of success and happiness in whatever she may undertake. F. M. F., T2. Florence Finnerty. Florence Finnerty first saw the light of day in the metropolis of Rochester. Here sh( lived for two years, annoying her parents by her continual howling and chattering. Ever since her arrival in this world of joys, she has been addicted to talking and I can assure you she is now well versed in the art. At the advanced age of two years Florence was removed to Watkins, her parents fearing that city life was unfavorable to the rearing of this extraordinary child. At the age of six she entered the first grade of the far-famed Watkins High School and was given a front seat on account of good behavior. All through the grades she astonished her teachers by her brilliancy in her studies and her proficiency in talking. Finally in the fall of 1907 Florence was awarded.a seat in the chapel of W. H. S. She had by this time become a very dignified young lady and it has never been known during Florence’s sojourn in “High School” that she has ever had her seat changed for talking or disorderly conduct. In the first three years of her high school course she bad never been seen to glance toward the west side of the room but now “Flossie” seems changed.''Side glances are cast on the sly but who the receiver of these “Wireless Messages” is is vet a mystery. Florence is thinking of taking a business course?'following her graduation from W. II. S., but, whatever course in life she chooses, the class of 1912 joins in wishing her all possible success and happiness. M. J- ! •� 12. Mary Considine. Marv (Merry) Considine was born in 1894 and for the last twelve or thirteen years'has been attending Watkins High. It is useless to tell of her four years in the high school for everyone who has ever known Mary knows that she is the jolliest and best natured girl one could find. She has been noted throughout her school life as an entertainer and added to this she attained quite a reputation as an opera singer and acrobat while in Washington. We have not much space here to tell of this, one of our most esteemed members, but alas it is true that this is the smallest space Mary has ever been known to occupy at any rate. TflE ORACLE. 15 Mary is always elated when vacation time comes, for then Buffalo gives up some of its occupants and Lewis always finds a warm welcome awaiting him at this end of the line. Of course Mary is very diligent in her studies and it is really a (un) common thing for her to recite in geometry. t Wfeel assured that her future career will be with Ringling’s circus, but in whatever she undertakes we hope she will not “get lost” and wish her the best of success. e. R 12. Susan Roloson. Susan Della Roloson was born Feb. !), 181)3. Bravely at the age of five she started to school in a little schoolhouse on the hill and went very re� -ulafly. However. I think of late years she has gotten over the habit of going very regularly for she delights in skipping class to go walking with some nice little boy. Still we overlook little things like that when anyone is as good and ambitious as Susan is. We don’t exactly know her destiny but we imagine a few years will find her busily engaged in caring for her little farm house while her better half rakes hay. The class of 1012 unite in wishing her all success and happiness in this, her chosen occupation. M. C. B. ’12. Sara Sullivan. Among the most brilliant and studious members of our Senior Class of ’12 is Sara Sullivan, always bright and happy and with a ready smile for everyone. At the tender age of six little Sara entered upon her career at Watkins, and making her way with surprising rapidity, she now stands among the prominent members of the graduating class. Although proficient in English and mathematics, Sara excells in note-writing and especially in forging notes. As to her future course she is undecided, but her many friends join in wishing her the greatest possible success in everything she undertakes. M. M. M., ’12. Ward Stoughton. Ward Stoughton, one of the worthiest members of the Senior Class, has been with us only for short periods at a time, but he has at last reached the Senior Class and graduates in dune with the least number of counts to make of anyone in the class. We all looked upon him as a very staid and quiet person until our trip to Washington when he showed us that we were very much mistaken. He was at the head of all the fun while there and took very well with the ladies, especially with Louise and the landlady. Since his return he has found a true and devoted comrade in his “Tootsie” to whom he devotes the greater part of his time. We hear that he intends studying to be a doctor as soon as he leaves high school and we hope that he may gain much success in this, his chosen profession. N. L. J., ’12. Ernest Love. Ernest (I. Love first appeared in this world of trials on a farm west of here, August 1. 18!).'i. Being very mischievous, he delighted in hanging to his mother’s apron strings; therefore, she started him in a little country school at the tender age of five. There he worried and tried the patience of his teachers until seven years ago when his parents decided to put him in charge of the more capable teachers of W. 11. S. A great change took place and four years ago this witty youth became a member of the class of 1912 and what we should have done without him I cannot say. As president of the Junior Class he proved to us his sterling worth in the way he managed our memorable “prom.” This, however, was such a strain on his mind that since then we have had to make allowances for his half-crazed speeches and actions. Nevertheless he has won the admiration of both teachers and students and, although we do not know what his future occupation will be, we join in wishing him success and happiness. S. D. R., 12. Id TDE OltACLF. Edward Wickham. Ed, our respected Business Manager, first saw the world in the beautiful village of Watkins, in the year 1801. All through the grades he was known as an industrious scholar and was able to enter the high school in a remarkably short time. It was here that he attained his greatest popularity, especially with the fairer sex, with whom he has always been in great demand. All of his spare time since he has been in the high school has been taken up working in his father’s store. He has become very proficient in putting up sugar for lie always insists that he must Sack it. “Lava” has not yet picked out his life work, but, whatever he decides to do, we, his friends and classmates of 1012, wish him the greatest measure of success and happiness. A. W. L., ’12. SENIOR CLASS. (lass Colors; Green and white. Class Flower: White rose. Class Motto: “Burch erfahruugen zum trailmph“Bar eprenves a tri-omphe;” “Per ordua ad alta;” “Through trials to triumph.” Members of the Class. President ........................................ DONALD 1). SMITH Vice-President ............................ MARCIA C. BEARDSLEY Secretary ....................................... HELEN M. LILLIS Treasurer ............................................. LEROY OWENS Ruth Conrad, Ethel Sackett, Nellie James, Mary Considine, Susan Rol-oson, Grace Brown, Myrtle MacPherson, Mary Gould, Florence Finnerty, Sara Sullivan, Francis Thompson, Ward Stoughton, Arthur Lowe, Ernest Love, Edward Wickham. Class Poem. Come ye from the highlands, Come ye from the lowlands; Come all ye Seniors true: Come ye with a tear And come with a sigh For our days together are few. Swiftly the four short years have flown And our schoolmates and teachers have grown Into our hearts. We love them well And always the coming years will tell The influence they’ve had and the good they’ve done In our lives now more grave yet still ready for fun. We consider ourselves not as models, For, sad to say, we’ve won few laurels. But we’re known as “the happy-go-lucky class,” We’ve had jolly good times, both laddie and lass. Few friends our originality for us has won, Yet I’m sure we’ll be missed when our work here is done. Our president is a lad of noble mien. You’d know Don was a Senior no matter where seen. Though grave as a judge when lie at meetings presides, He’s caused many a laugh, as when he did hide From the rest of the class on a noted corn roast, For it appears that something poor Donald had lost. THE ORACLE. 1? Marcia and Don might bo put in one verse. It’s quite plain to all they would not be averse, For we know quite well they’re one at heart. They’re never, never seen apart, That is the reason why this shv lass Plays on his heart and herself rules the class. Helen, our secretary, is short and sweet, Ready for work when together we meet Witty and jolly, always ready for fun, A noted acrobat surpassed by none. She's fond of sweet things (of course we don’t blame her), Rut strange to say she is most fond of Sugar. Spider in size may be called rather short, But to guard our dough he is just the right sort. He plods down the hill ev’ry morning at eight, Such an early bird could never be late. The Senior Play’s when he found his fame, He won much applause in his role of Aunt Jane. Tho our officers only we’ve named, w y The rest, I assure you, are just as much famed; For during the year each one aided the rest In the work left to do and in gaining success; And now, as we close, let us fyope for them all Success throughout life and in onswering life’s call. So come ye from the lowlands, And come from the highlands, Come all ye Seniors true, Come ye with a tear And come with a sigh. For our days together are few. X. L. J., r 12 IS TllE OHACLE. Senior Class History. Four years ago the remarkable class of 1912 entered W. IT. S. as “Fresh-ies.” We could hardly be called ordinary freshies tho for we were always noted for being the most original class that ever entered the high school. During our first year we organized a Freshman class, the first ever known in the school, and as such we were a favored class with Prof. Johnson, who, when our banner floated triumphantly from the cupola, forbade the other classes from climbing onto the schoolhouse. Then, too, ours was the first class to hold its annual picnic at Rorick’s (lien, where we also picnicked tlie following year, preferring it to “Mud Lake,” where the Soph picnic had previously been held. It was in this year that our real troubles began and since that time they have been severe and numerous as only our class mem bers can realize. As sophs we were harassed by day and by night by the self-esteemed Juniors, our life-long enemies, even though it was seen by their actions that they feared our capability of outwitting them for they even followed ns to the home of our treasurer, Ruth Conrad, where we had been so graciously invited for a strictly business meeting. During the next year, however, we were left quite alone to amuse ourselves—a problem which we believe was successfully solved. The big event of the year was our Prom which was held in the opera house, a privilege which no previous Junior class had enjoyed. Next in order of mention was the Rolosc-n plantation, memorable both for the weather and for the ample reward which awaited our arrival. A few months later we were made twice glad by the successive invitations received only a short time apart from our two beloved classmates, Nellie and Marcia. The former proved to us the presence of qualities suitable for making her a real live Valentine, while the latter showed to us the rare qualities she possesses as an entertainer. Then last but not least came our Decoration Day picnic at the Smith farm, a little west of Montour. Two elements combined produced a day of pleasures which is not to be easily forgotten—the ideal place and the ability of the owner’s son as an entertainer. Rut the end of a purely social year must come and when we again met it was with the more serious thoughts of Seniors. As such we still retained our ideas of originality and instead of holding commencement exercises as previous classes have done, we made a visit to our Capital city. Toward this great event all our thoughts and energies have been directed. Our first great effort toward this end was the Senior Play, which not only gained for us a neat sum of money but showed the ability of many of our members as actors and actresses. However, like the old beggar with the time-worn wallet, we wanted just a little more and for this purpose we set aside a day during which we tagged the village and held a supper in the parlors of the M. E. church, bv the kindness of that association. Thus our dream was at last realized. The trip was certainly enjoyed and appreciated by all and each was convinced that no other event could have possibly been so interesting and educational or so memorable as this for the principal event of our Senior year. So through our entire high school days, we have thus far been successful and as we near the end we wish for each and all as successful a future. M. P. B., ’12. TEE ORACLE If) JUNIOR CLASS. Colors: Orange and black. Flower: Black-eyed Susan. Motto: Ad Altiora: To the highest. President Officers. Vice-President ....................................... ELIZABETH CROFUT Secretary .................................................. BERTH A LOCKS Treasurer Members of the Class. Dorothy Sleeper, Marie Bates, Louise Moran, Henrietta Coleman. Frances Brown, Mildred Pelham, Irene Seybolt, Florence Merrick, Elizabeth Sproule, Mabel Secor, Marjorie Culver, Marjorie McDill. Hazelle Fordham, (ieorge Hughey, Samuel Baldwin, dames Rowe, Fred Ely, LaOrand Mills, Max Edgett, Earl Prentiss, Reuben Maine, Franklin O'Dea, Kathleen Moody, Mildred Spicer, Ruth Howell. Junior Poem. Which class is it that cuts a swell And makes the other classes yell, And makes them think they are unwell? The Juniors. Which class is it that in ’13 Forgot that they were ever green, When in ’()!) they first were seen ? The Juniors. Which class is it that’s got ’em beat When put before the knowledge seat. And tells them first “why Creek meets Creek?” The Juniors. Which class is it so wisely bent That chose Earl Drake for president, Jhe choice they never will repent? The Juniors. Which class is it that truly knew The best choice from a class not few When they Miss Crofut did next choose? The Juniors. Which class was it with foresight deep ( hose Bertha Locks to records keep, So we might know just whom to greet, As Juniors? Which class was it that first found Joe Could keep the books and get the “dough” From members whom he did not know? The Juniors. Which class is it unknown to fame That for each member has a name, The best of W. 11. S.’s train? The Juniors. Which class is it on field and track Who wins the games no points to lack When first they meet and journey back? The Juniors. Which class is it will ne’er forget When once they leave with pure regret Old W. H. S. where first they met? The Juniors. E. M. C., T3. 20 THE ORACLE. Junior Boast. Seniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, lend us your ears; We come to praise the Juniors, not to censure therm The evil which classes do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their diplomas; So let it be with us. The noble Seniors Have told you the Juniors were ambitions; If it be so, it is a grievous fault, And grievously have the Juniors answered it. Here under leave of the Sophomores and the rest, For the Seniors are an honorable ( ?) class, So are they all, all honorable classes, Come we to speak in behalf of the Juniors. They are our classmates, faithful and just to uS; But the Seniors say we are ambitious; And the Seniors are an honorable (?) class. We have brought much honor to Watkins High, And our praise has been heard throughout the school; Did this in us seem ambitious? When the Sophomores have cried, we have laughed. Ambition should be made of sob’in stuff; Yet the Seniors say we are ambitious; And the Seniors are an honorable (?) class. You all did see that on commencement day They once presented James a scholar’s medal Which he did not refuse: was this ambition? Yet the Seniors say we are ambitious; And sure, they are an honorable (?) class. We speak not to disprove what the Seniors spoke, But here we are to speak what we do know. Our motto speaks for us, “Ad Altior.” What cause withholds you then from praising us? Our colors are of orange and of black. Our flower, the “black-eyed Susan.” Bear with us; Our thoughts are with the Juniors, And we must pause till they come back to us. E. P. C., D. J. S., ’13. --------o-------- SOPHOMORE CLASS. President .......................................... GEORGE SPADER Vice-President ................................................ RHEA HITBBELL Secretary ................................................ MARY KA Treasurer .......................................... LYMAN MILLER Class Colors: Light blue and gold. Flower: Forget-me-not. Motto: Carpi Diem—Improve your time. Members. Jessie Haring, Bernice Owens, Pauline Hurd, Helen Sullivan, Hazel Haring, Clarice Yates, Ruth Williams. Edwina Mack, Florence Dale, Ethel Sinclair, Laura Haviland, Loretta Lillis, Mildred Wagner, Bertha James. Eleanor Brown. Frances Mathews, Helen Burnett, Lawrence Smith. Don Palmer, Leaman Conrad, Herbert Erway, Merille Holmes, Jay Wait. Sophomore Boast. The Sophomore Class of W. H. S. rank, this year, far superior to previous classes. The class, composed of nearly thirty members, has at its head, a THE ORACLE. 21 student ranking high in study and in the athletic field. When there is a track meet or when exams come around you will always see the “Sophs” lead and receive the medals. The members of the class, abounding in High Spirits,” and having the right” school attitude, show a good example to the other classes. These characteristics, found only in this class, show how we can carry out our motto and flourish as The Mighty Sophs of 1012.” L. J. J. M., ’14. ---------o------- FRESHMAN CLASS. Colors: Red and white. Flower: The red rose. Motto: Strive and succeed. Officers. President .......................................... HAROLD ROGERS Vice-President .................................... GERTRUDE WILLOVER Secretary................................................ VIVA PAYNE Treasurer ....................................................... JENNIE WILLIAMS Members. Gladys Forbes, Bessie Marshall, Margaret Brown, Louise Hatfield, Frances Severne, Cecil Severne, Ethel Barker, Glenna Frary, Ruth Coon, Nellie Beard, Ivis Simmons, Scottie Gilbert, Mildred Green, Esther Locks, Irene Wixson, Kathryn O'Connell, Georgia Hanmer, Frances Taylor, Helen Payne, Carrie Keep. Ethel Erway, Marie Clark, Pearl Finger, Dan Fordham, William Isley, Bernard Gould, Ithiel Terry, Carl King, Phillip Williams, Alfred Grayshon, Alfred Sproule, Lawrence Dilmore, Harold Van Arnum, John Fordham, Lillian Hall, Luclla Merrick, Grace Lovell. Elizabeth Dexter, Daisy Lewis, Cora Howell, Annie Martin, Mayme Spader, Ruth Howell, Ethelyn Moore, Alice Collins, Mildred Ellis, Florence Terry, Viola Smith, Florence Stewart. Gladys Eaton, Helen Lowe, Helen Bannon, Ethel White (deceased), Louis Chapman, John Gurnett, Dwight Hovev, John Rooney (deceased), John Smith, Leon Demott, Alfred Taylor, Jesse Patterson, Raphail Petrone, Lawrence Dilmore, George Yaple, Bernard Haughey, Laura Conedy, Julia Sullivan, Mae Thayer, Lorena VanDeventer. Training Class. Ruth Mead. Isadore Carpenter, Bess Pendorf, Evelyn Jones, Frances Pelham, Mary Anna Me Caul. Marion Williams, Lola Rhynehart, Carrie Anthony, Florence Peck. Mildred Batty. Total last year, 142. Total this year, 165. LITERARY PAGE. Sport that Wrinkled Care derides And Laughter holding both iiis sides. Come and trip it as you go On the light, fantastic toe.” These verses rightly characterize our opening reception to get acquainted with the Freshmen. The dance was in the care of the Seniors who had made such a great success of the Junior Prom the year before. Music was furnished by Peck’s orchestra of this village and everyone reported a fine evening. About the middle of September the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbvterian church gave their annual reception in the church parlors in honor of the new pupils and teachers. There was a large crowd present, all of whom remarked on the superiority of that- evening's entertainments over that of previous years. THE ORACLE. Our next gathering was at the Mid-Year Dance given on January 2.3d, to relieve the strain of Regents week. A committee of Juniors and Seniors met in the afternoon to make punch, wax the floor and decorate the hall. A tall Junior was forced to use a little rouge as the color was removed from his cheeks while squeezing lemons for punch. An Elmira orchestra was employed. We all had the finest time ever hoped for. Contrary to custom, our Senior Play was given during the first half of the school year, on December 8th. It was a musical comedy called “A College Town.” The part of “Jimmie Cavendish,” the hero, was taken by our president, and that of the heroine, “Miss Jim,” by the editor-in-chief of our Oracle. Cleopatra and Senaclieribb Popp were well filled for their parts and the peppery Major was true to his role. The great success of our play was due to our patron saint, who so ably coached us. An informal dance was enjoyed after the play. After we decided upon our trip to Washington we discussed plans for earning money and decided upon a birthday tag day and supper to be given on February 22d, Washington’s birthday. Our friends in the high school helped us with the supper and the business men bought our tags so that the profit of the day was an ample reward for our efforts and helped us far on our way. We owe many thanks to our friends who bought our supper and tags. In March Prof. Frazier gave readings from the “Servant in the House” under the auspices of tin Senior Class. The readings were fine and were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. In April Prof. Williams gave “The Shepherd of the Hills” by Harold Bell Wright. We were glad to see a large audience present as we are sure Prof. Williams’s superior was never heard in Watkins. So “Hence vain deluding Joys” until the Sophomore and Freshmen picnics and the Junior-Senior Prom to which we are looking forward with the greatest pleasure. R- E- C., ’12. o THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON. It was on the morning of April fifth that the 9:20 train southward bound out of Watkins numbered among its string of coaches one, in which gaily rode forty-three of the village people, including the High School Senior Class, bound for Washington that Mecca of American sight-seers. Of the trip to the city little need be said. Suffice it to say that, though we left Watkins covered with snow, we came, eleven hours later, to where spring reigned and lawn-mowers clattered. The road ran through some of the finest scenery east of the Mississippi—the soft, wooded, green hills of the lower Appalachians, the beautiful Delaware and the rugged higher mountains. Large cities were numerous on our line -Elmira, W illiamsport, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and then the arrival at the Union Depot at the Capital. A sight-seeing car was waiting at the station to carry us to tlx hostelry at which we expected to stay. Cole’s Family Hotel seemed to be in a quiet location yet it is only a block from Pennsylvania Avenue, the main thoroughfare on which most of the government buildings face. That first night we started to the Congressional Library, but had gone only a short distance and were mounting a slight elevation, when someone suddenly pointed through the trees to a structure on our left. From tin pictures we recognized it at once. The Capitol was before us-that great building around which centers the life and endeavor of the greatest nation in existence, that building which myriads of tourists seek, that structure which thousands have died to uphold, that edifice for which millions stand ready to meet the same fate. The next day began our real sight-seeing. In the forenoon we wandered through the capitol, looked at the same scenes that many of the most fa' THE ORACLE. 23 nious of Americans were familiar with, climbed to the top of the dome, were at a session of the House- and left for such a prosaic tiling as lunch. That afternoon came the ride down the beautiful Potomac to Mount Vernon. There indeed, even tho but a unit in a crowd of excited excursionists, a feeling of awe crept over one as, before one's eyes came the sights that Washington had once seen, the coach lie had ridden in, the garden through which he had walked and the house in which he lived and died. The rooms and furnishings are the same now as then, and we could almost imagine the great man sitting by the fireplace, smoking his favorite pipe (which now hangs above the mantle), as he converses with Lafayette, Franklin or others of his noted contemporaries. Rut the time was short and we returned to the city, to prepare for the evening trip to the Library. Sunday, the second day was passed with trips to church, the Lincoln Museum and the Corcoran Art Gallery. The museum is located in the house where Lincoln died, directly across the street from the Ford Theater, where the assassination took place. The Art Gallery occupies a large building on Fifteenth street. The ground floor is adorned with copies of famous statues while the second floor holds the collection of pictures. Monday morning was spent in climbing the Washington Monument and exploring the Treasury Building, after which a short stop was made at the National Museum. Monday afternoon our schedule called for the trip to Annapolis. Here the afternoon was spent wandering about the Naval Academy and the other places of interest in the Maryland capital. Tuesday forenoon saw us at the Government Printing Building and the Supreme Court. We were fortunate in having an audience with the President in the afternoon, following which we entered a sight seeing car for a trip around the city. Our time was taken Wednesday by trips to Arlington and Fort Meyer, the Zoo, the Government Engraving Building and the Senate. Thursday morning found us started for Philadelphia. This trip held one remarkable peculiarity. Baltimore was one of the scheduled stops but we saw nothing of the place. The train did not pass through the city but under it and all we could see were the buildings near the station. At Philadelphia the places that took our attention were the mint. Carpenter’s Hall, Independence Hall, the Baldwin Locomotive Works, the Ladies’ Home Journal Building and Wanamaker’s gigantic new department store, in which is placed one of the largest pipe organs in the world. That evening we boarded a train for the all-night ride back to Watkins. Looking back on the trip, one of the memories that comes oftenest is the comparison of Washington and Philadelphia. Washington has large straight streets, laid in such a plan as to make it easy to find one’s way about the city, while Philadelphia’s highways are narrow and seem to be placed anywhere with no semblance of order. To people used to the country villages, Washington does not seem strange for the buildings are seldom more than five stories high and the streets seem hardly more crowded than a village. The city seems to possess an air of easy, enjoyable life. In Philadelphia, however, a stranger is at once assailed by the feeling of being shut in, the high sky-scrapers seem to close around one like prison walls, and the constant hurry and strife of the streets gives one a hint of the inate heartlessness and the self-centered side of the city’s never ceasing rush for business. Washington is indeed a fine city. Though we spent almost a week endeavoring to see the more important places, we feel dissatisfied and would like to take the trip again. If any other class ever contemplate following our example we can strongly recommend this excursion to the capital. Never can we forget the journey and always will it help us with its broadening influence and invaluable knowledge of the manner in which is governed and directed the greatest of all nations the United States of America; D. D. S., ’12; 24 THE ORACLE. ATHLETICS. The Basket Ball Team of 1911-12 was organized early in the fall. E. Love was elected manager and E. Drake captain. Games were scheduled with Avoca, Sayre, Starkey Seminary, Corning Free Academy and others, in all 12 or 15 games. The first game of the season was won Nov. 18th on a foreign court from Avoca—score 38-18. The teams were evenly matched and the game was a good one in spite of the score. Line up, W. II. S.: Drake, R. F.; King, L. F.; Mills, C.; Love, It. G.; Spader, L. G. A. II. S.: Smith, L. G.; Stryker, R. G.; MeChesney, C.; Clow, It. F.; Early, L. F. Goals from field, W. H. S.: King, 8; Mills, (5; Love, 3; Spader, 1. A. H. S.: Smith, 1; Clow, 4; Early, 3. Fouls: Clow, 2; Smith, 2; Love, 1; King, 1. On December 14th, Sayre met defeat at the hands of W. H. S. lads on the home court. The game was hotly contested and snappy from start to finish. Score: W. H. S., lfi; Sayre, 12. Line up: Sayre W. H. S. Ritz R. F. Drake Allen L. F. King Cross P Mills Grising V. R. G. Spader E. Ritz L. G. Love Goals from field: Ritz, 2; Allen, 1; E. Ritz, 1; Drake, 1; King, 2; Mills, 1; Fordham, 2. Fouls: Ritz, 1; Cross, 1; King, 4. The third game of the season was played on the home court January 12th. when the W. H. S. boys defeated the Millport A. C. team by a score of 22-12. The teams were very evenly matched and the home boys showed a decided improvement. Line up: W. H. S. Millport Jacobs R. F. King Crouch L. F. Mills Adams C. Wickham Smith R. G. Love Frost Spader . L. G. Goals from field: King, 4; Crouch, 5. Mills, 3; Wickham, 1; Spader, 3 ; Jacobs, 1 ; The first defeat of the season was met at the hands of the crack (?) Corning Free Academy team at Corning, January 24th. W. H. S. lads being ignorant of the game “Indoor Foot Ball,” were forced to succumb tof their opponents. They were also handicapped by a slippery floor and at strange court. However, they put up a game light. Score 21-37. BASKET BALL TEAMS. 3 3 THE ORACLE. 25 Line up: C. F. A. W. H. S. Dickinson R. F. Mills Lattin, Lawlesy L. F. King Marriott C. Wickham Huber R. G. Spader Conable, Market L. G. Drake, Smith Goals from field, C. F. A.: Dickinson, 5; Lattin, 4; Marriott, 3; Huber, 3; Market, 2. XV. H. S., King, 4; Mills, 1; Spader, 2. Fouls, C. F. A.: Dickinson, 2; Lattin, 1. XV. H. S., King, 7. The second defeat was met at Sayre February 2d, when the Coleman Memorial team won the return game. From the first whistle to the last the game was fast and furious, but the heavier weight of their opponents and a very slippery floor told on the W. H. S. lads and when the smoke rolled away the score stood 2U-18 in favor of Sayre. W. H. S. Sayre King L. F. Ritz Mills R. F. Allen Wickham C. Cross Spader R. G. Grising Drake L. G. E. Ritz Goals from field: King, 5; Mills, 1; Spader, 1; Ritz, 2; Allen, 5; Cross, 0; E. Ritz, 1. Fouls: King, 4; Ritz, 1. The W. H. S. bovs defeated the fast Starkey Seminary Reserves on the home court February 8th, by a score of 20-10. The Starkey team consisted of two first team players and three others. The playing was fast and clean and the W. H. S. lads worked together like the parts of a machine. For the first time the signals were used and obeyed. The home boys began to show the coaching which they had received. Line up. S. S. W. H. S. King R. F. Lewis Love L. F. Hessney Drake C. Smith Spader R. G. Furgeson Fordham L. G. Collins Goals from field: King, 3; Love, 4; Drake, 1; Lewis, 2; Furgeson, lj Collins, 1. Fouls: Lewis, 2. , . 26 THE ORACLE. The last game of the season was played on the home court against the Avoea High School. The visitors were handicapped by a slippery floor, whih had just been sanded. The W. II. 8. lads had things practially their own way, allowing the visitors only three baskets and one foul. Score, W. II. 8., 48; Avoea, 7. Line up: A. H. S. W. H. S. Early L. F. Love Clow R. F. King McChessney C. Mills,Drake Stryker L. G. Fordham Davis Spader R. G. Goals from field: King, 4; Love, 8; Drake, 2; Spader, 2; Fordham, 3; .Mills, 5; Early, 1; Clow, 1; McChessney, 1. Fouls: McChessney, 1. This game terminated the Basket Ball season, as soon after four of the players were taken sick and all games were canceled. However, the season was a successful one both from the athletic and the financial point of view. It is hoped that the season 1012-13 may be a championship one as there has been shown much Basket Ball talent, also nearly all of this year’s team expect to return next fall. The following is the total of the points of W. H. S. and opponents: W. H. S. Opponents 22.............................................................. 12 21 .............................................................. 37 38.............................................................. 18 14............................................................. 12 18............................................................. 20 20.............................................................. 10 48................................................................ 7 183 125 This shows a fair margin in favor of W. H. S. E. YV. D., T3. Track Team. The W. H. S. track team was organized early in the spring at the close of the Basket Ball season. Prof. Roberts was elected manager and Earl Drake captain. The men began at once to train, but owing to the cold weather were not able to train as much as they should have; still they were able to get into fairly good condition. One meet has been held thus far a triangular meet with Elmira Free Academy, Cook Academy and W. IT. S. The meet was held at the Watkins Driving Park on Friday, May 3rd. and was won by E. F. A.. Cook second, and W. II. S. third. Points: E. F. A., 55%; Cook, 33%; V. 11. S., 18%. Watkins men took first in the high jump and the pole vault, second in the 100-yard dash and in the shot put; third in the hammer throw and in the mile run, and tied for the third place in the pole vault. This is a better showing than was made last year in the meet with the same schools; therefore, we are somewhat encouraged inasmuch as it takes time to build up a good track team, and we have signs of a good track team forthcoming. An invitation was extended to the W. IT. S. Athletic Association to send a team to the Hobart meet held at Geneva May 18th, and several of the THE ORACLE. 27 men are competing for the privilege of going. Tt is hoped that they may carry otf a few of the points as it is a large meet and makes a fine trip for the team, many of the larger schools of the state being entered. If a team is organized the coming year it may be assured of success, as the members of this year’s team showed considerable talent which should be developed by another year into a team which will be hard to beat. E. W. D., ’13. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL TEAM. First Team—Lillian Hall, Marcia Beardsley, Mabel Secor, Ruth Williams, Helen Burnett. Second Team Elizabeth Sproule, Gertrude Willover, Georgia Hanmer. Myrtle MacPlierson, Marjorie McDill. Subs—Dorothy Sleeper, Elizabeth Crofut. One night last fall a number of girls met in Miss Knapp’s room for the purpose of organizing a Girls’ Basket Ball team. Susan Roloson was elected manager and Marcia Beardsley captain. Two teams were chosen and they at once began to practice in the third story of the school building and in the opera house. Only one game was played with an outside team and that was with Beaver Darns. Those who had the pleasure of seeing this game could never forget it for it resembled a foot-ball game more than anything else, except a cyclone, especially on the part of Beaver Dams. The Watkins girls showed excellent training although they were beaten by one point. In spite of the fact that we did not have many games, it is hoped that the girls will continue another year and will win much fame and success. S. D. R. ’12 The editor sits in his easy chair, Tearing her blond disheveled hair,— With a thunderous brow and a tragical look, Trying to figure out things for “The Book” “Lots of nice girls that can dance well” says she, “Lots that can flirt but that doesn’t help me— ♦ Some that can cook, but the worrisome plight That I’m in, is, that no one can write. Lots that are witty and chatty and terse, But there isn’t a girl who can really write a verse— Lots that can spout mathematics and law, But there isn’t a girl that can really draw, So with wrinkled brow and disheveled hair The editor sat in her easy chair. CLASS STONES. Freshman—Emerald. Sophomore- Blarney Stone. Junior—Grind Stone Senior—Tomb Stone. -------o-------- SENIOR PLAY. “A College Town,” presented by the Senior Class of Watkins High School on December the eighth proved to be a remarkable success both socially and financially. The play was given under the direction of Miss Cora B. Palmer, to whom may be given much praise for the pleasing results. Praise is due the clas of 1!)12 because of the unusual aptitude and talent displayed by its members in this capacity. 28 THE ORACLE. The first act opened with the chorus “Come Along Ma Cherie,” sung by a number of the students of the High School. “The Widow Trio” and the “College Medley” also in the first act were very successful. The third act closed with the “Football Chorus” or “Boola Song.” To the great pleasure of the audience, Mrs. Ray Herrick, of Elmira College gave a number of vocal solos between Concert Orchestra furnished music for a dance who remained. Cast of Characters: Jimmie Cavendish Tad Cheseldine Leviticus Major Kilpepper Prof. Senacherib Popp Scotch McAllister the acts. The Elmira enjoyable to all those . Francis E. Thompson Jay Wait Alfred TaA’lor Shorty Long Hilly Van Doren Dr. Twiggs Mrs. “Jim” Channing Marjorie Haviland Mrs. Baggsley, “Ma” Susan Roloson Miss Jane Cavendish Mrs. Cleopatra Popp Miss Mollie Stiles Miss Twiggs Mrs. Twiggs Mrs. Gilchrist ... Myrtle MacPherson Mrs. Schlauber Miss Schlauber President —Gilchrist Professor Schmaltz Lieutenant Small Professor Schlauber Dr. Dorchester Herbert Erway Echoes. S. Roloson—“He can’t run over me.” H. Lillis—“Oh ‘Sugar.’” G. Brown—“Why is his name Foster?” D. Sleeper—“Art Lowe isn’t so bad after all.” B. James—“Yes, but it was so funny.” M. Wagner—“I’ll ask Tante Tint.” E. Love—“Got that, Steve.” E. Wickham—“Delighted.” Stoughton—“I Icve Louise.” F. Ely—“Oh, your kimona party.” Senior Class—“Oh, you prunes and ginger snaps.” L. Mills—“Did someone say bread pudding?” X. James—“Won’t you write something for the Oracle.” Prof. Beers—“Is my Avife in yet?” Considine—“I didn’t throw that banana peel.” Quotations. “Laws die.” But not in W. II. S. “It is best to love wisely, no doubt, but to love foolishly is better than not to love at all.” L. Mills. “Often the cockloft is empty in those whom nature hath built many stories high.” A. Taylor. “I do not give you to posterity as a pattern to imitate but as an example to deter.” Gurnett. THE ORACLE. 2n ‘His only looks are women’s looks and folly’s all they taught him.” P. Thompson. more hair tluin wit.” J. Rowe. ‘Many a man hath “He babbled of green fields.” “1 believe they talked of me, for they “There was a sound of revelry by night.” “How happy I could be with either were “Variety is the spice of life.” “With a smile that was childlike and bland.” “Linked sweetness, long drawn out.” “To love her was a liberal education.” “We have heard the chimes it midnight.” “He speaks an infinite deal of nothing.” “Speech is great but silence is greater.” “Sentimentally I am disposed to harmony pable of a tune.” “Neat, not gaudy.” A head to contrive, a tongue to pursuade, mischief. A progeny of learning. Absence of occupation is not rest, a mind tressed. But what am I ? An infant crying in the the light; and with no language but cry. As many as the day is long. He is as slippery as an eel, in love. Behold the child, by nature’s kindly Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a Better be happier than wise. My (Stoughton’s) better half. Consumed the midnight oil. E. But once when love’s betrayed The heart can bloom no more. Cheerfulness, sir, is the principal ingredient health. G. Yaple. laughed consumedly.” W. Stoughton. Seniors at Washington, the other dear charmer away I). Smith. F. Thompson. L. Smith. M. Secor. H. Lillis. Gurnett Dale. Ed. Wickham. M. Considine. organically I an inca-L. Merrick. Wixson. execute any Sullivan: Mac Dill, a mind dis-F. Ely. night, an infant crying for Freshmen. M. Gould. Ed.Wickham. but and a hand to H. M. quite vacant is law, straw. Moore and in the B. Haughey. B. James. Louise. F. Considine. R. Conrad, composition of L. Owens. Cold as the turkeys, ’coffin’d up in crust. Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes, In every gesture dignity and love. F. E. Love is a boy, by poets styled, Then spare the rod and spoil the child. Her waist is ampler than her life, for life is but a spasm. Laugh and be fat. Much learning doth make me mad. Not to know me argues yourself unknown. O. wliat a fall was there, my countrymen. She was shy and I thought her cold. Slumber is more sweet than toil. The empty vessel makes the greatest sound. The fatal gift of beauty. The greatest men may ask a foolish question now and There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. MacPherson. F. Finerty. E. Love F. Brown. H. Lowe. J. Rooney. P. Mur'd. F. Brown. C. Keep. E. Love. A. Lowe. If. Coleman, f lien. E. Haughey. A. Lowe There is no striving with a forward girl, Nor pushing on a fool. II. Sullivan. There’s nothing half so sweet in life As love’s young dream. H. Haring and J. Rowe. so THE ORACLE. They always talk who never think. Two may keep counsel when the third’s away. 1). Sleeper and ‘Tis not her coldness, father, That chills my laboring breast. It’s that confounded cucumber I’ve ate and can’t digest. A. Frost. I). Smith. F. Thompson. L. Hatfield. H. Van Arnum. ears. D. Sleeper. Prof. Roberts, laughter, Too bright, too beautiful to last. Two strings t’ his bow. Tis the old maxim of the schools. That vanity’s the food of fools. M. Thayer. For by old proverbs it appears, That walls have tongues and hedges Love like a red nose can’t be hid. Let us have wine and women, mirth and Lemons and soda water the day after. Baldwin, Taylor, Van Arnum. A great, green, bashful simpleton. The butt of all good natured fun, G. Spader. 1 went to the barber’s, for, methinks I am marvelous hairy about the face. G. Roberts. Three-fifths of him genuine and two-fifths pure fudge. L. Smith. I am to myself dearer than a friend. H. Haring. Has produced several new grins of his own invention. A. Lowe. The ladies call him sweet. Erway. Comb down his hair, look! look it stands upright. .T. Rowe. He is wise who can instruct us, and assist us in the business of daily, virtuous living. Prof Beers. I know I’m not popular with the students, but T have a very high reputation with the faculty. Miss Knapp. Now, in the name of all the gods at once Upon what meat doth this our Caesar, feed, That he hath grown so great. Be wise with speed, A fool at forty, is a fool indeed. Of small anatomy and infinite ferocity. And the wind blew through his whiskers. To hear her girlish voice in laughter ring. But oh, ye gods, to hear her sing. He had a face like a benediction, like the measles. Love is most dangerous when it comes late in life. ---------o--------- J. Sproule. W Stoughton. E. Mack. Prof. Roberts. E. Barker. H. Erway. Stoughton. Poet Dreams. Reuben, Reuben I’ve been thinking, What a fine world this would be. If Prof, could only be persuaded To seat you right across from me. Hazel Haring. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, Does it? Often, do 1 ponder, If at the class end ’twouhl be well Were there absence of the bell? !. ------------------------------------- Hark! hark! no time to lark, Exams are coming to town, Some in print and some in script And some turned upside down. THE ORACLE. 31 There is a young lady named Grace Exceedingly sober of face, Though of the class she is tired, She’ll appear inspired, Such a fraud is this senior named Grace. ---------------------o-------- WHAT WE DID AND WHEN WE DID IT. rt. . Sept. (5—English TV—Miss i’aitner as Ivir. lieers enters the room,— young man, what is your reply? Marcia Beardsley after first class in Fourth English,—“Imagine us standing there like sticks till she tells us we can sit down.” Prof. Beers, beginning of school, to Second German Class,—“Let’s see, . where did we leave off last night?” Sept. 11—Annual corn roast at Tuttle’s Point. “Dopy” Don and Thompson go in bathing- and the search light comes into good use when poor Don discovers the loss of some of his wearing apparel. Sept. 12 In chapel the song “What clothes, in what clothes is your Highland laddies clad” is announced and Don’s face took on the reflection from his red necktie—wonder what caused it? In the parlor there were hut three, The parlor lamp and he and she; Two is company, so no doubt, That is the reason the light went out. Dale and Gurnett. Sept. 18- Geometry Class Miss Barnes to Marjorie Culver Give your particular enunciation. Later in the day she decides that Mr. Ely thinks lie can “howl” out anything he pleases. Fred as well as the rest of the class, takes advantage of the opportunty. Sept, lit General commotion around Francis Thompson’s scat. France is minus a shoe. Sept, li)—Julia Sullivan translating French. “The women will open tin windows of paradise for us.” Miss Barnes, same class, “If there he a Paradise, you will be there, Mr. Smith.” We aren’t all so certain on that point. Sept. 2V Max Edgett reading in American History Class—“For the children were dolls, and other toys for the gentlemen.” Sept. 21—American History. Miss Knapp—“Sir Edmond Andros was clapped into prison and what then? F. Ely—“He lost his head, didn’t he? 32 THE ORACLE. Sept. 21—American History—Ernest Love informs the class that Atwood has resigned from “High” life. Sept. 22—Will wonders never cease? Rowe had his name taken for disorder in the Geometry class. Sept. 2t� —Miss Barnes in French IT. “I love only him.” R. Howell—Transposing to French “Ie lue aime pas”— Miss B—“Oh, no, not pa(s). Sept. 27—Ely has secured a much needed hair cut. We hear that they would not admit him to the Fair so it became a necessity. “All heavenly things are invincible.” That must be why Mr. Beers fails to see Ethel Sackett when she sits on the front seat. Sept. 28- -English History—Miss Knapp tells E. Love and P Smith that they would be real nice boys if they could keep their mouths shut. Oct. 2—Miss Barnes considers Love and Ely “hoodlums.” Oct. 10—Poor Francis Brown, in all the smash-up. Oct.11—Susan Roloson is receiving congratulations upon her engagement to Mr. Stoughton. The date of the wedding will be announced in the near future. Later in the day we hear of Susan’s receiving congratulations upon her engagement to Ernest Love. Which is it? Oct. 11—Susan Roloson appears in a waist of all colors of the rainbow. Mr. Stoughton also wears a rather(?) conspicuous necktie. Wonder if they went to the bargain sale together? Oct. 11—American History. Miss Rhinehart—“Where’s Halifax?” Oct. 12—Oh, you old stag party! Oct. 13—Ernest Love usurps Miss Barnes’ province. Oct. 18—Physical Geography. Miss Hurd—“Do the hot springs freeze in winter?” Air. Roberts—We will talk about that in private Miss Hurd.” Oct. 23—Francis Thompson after studying geometry a year, informs Mr. Roberts that “things equal to nothing are equal to nothing.” Oct. 25—Miss Barnes informs Ernest Love that he must be more demonstrative if he wishes to remain in her class. Oct. 26—In English class Frances Brown wishes to know how one can tell whether a man’s mouth is sensitive. We wonder how she could find it out. Nov. 13—German III. Mildred Spicer—“Yes, but I got all mixed up in the men.” Nov. 13—American History—Fred Ely as Mr. Beers enters the room— “Talk about the devil and you will hear the clatter of his hoofs.” Nov. 14—German III. Mr. Beers—“Also Schluss.” No, not slush, tho it might well be. Nov. 14—Wonder why Margaret Brown refused to read the first word of her note. Nov. 14—Miss Barnes“If it’s really necessary for a boy to speak to a girl or for a girl to speak to a boy. ' I’ll give them permission rather than have them continually throwing notes.” Nov. 21—French II. Miss Barnes, speaking of Francis Thompson, “What a dear boy he is.” Nov. 21—Art Lowe to Helen Lillis—“Please stop making eves. Nov. 22—Chemistry. Mr. Roberts—“We used to put soda in peanut brittle.” Class think they know who he is but are informed that it was before he came to Watkins. Nov. 23—Chemistry. Mr. Roberts asks Francis Thompson the use ot sodium carbonate. Mr. T—It forms the gas to raise the dough. Wonder if France is in the habit of eating washing powder in cake. Nov. 27—Mr. Stoughton has a boil, which, if possible, adds to his peach bloom complexion. Nov. 27—Prof Roberts takes a lady’s white shirt waist to the laundry in the evening. Mr. Wing looks up in surprise. 33 TlTE ORACLE. What about it Prof? Nov. 27—Miss Palmer was heard to remark joyfully “I have loved.” Now the question arises, Who may it be? Nov. 27—Miss Barnes says in French that her tongue is not as thick as it used to be. We wonder why? Nov. 27—German 1. Francis Brown—“Ish him jader Dnmunsti in der Fainilie— which produced a general laugh. Nov. 28—American History. Marcia Beardsley wonders if the Mosquito Indians bit. Nov. 28—Miss Knapp tells Fred Ely that he isn't home on the farm playing with his chickens. Nov. 29—Art Lowe—“1 just can’t make my eyes behave.” Dec. 4—Monday morning—Stoughton appears with a plaster on his cheek. Must be someone kissed him and lie's got it sealed up for safe-keeping. Dec. 4—American History—Miss Knapp—“None of the stockholders but Mr. Roberts and myself took any interest in the affair.” Dec. 4—It is said that Francis Thompson's motto in French should be “Ne reeieterous jamais.” Dec. 5—Marcia Beardsley is making out a cook book. How about it Don ? Dec. 13—Max Edgett appears in long trousers. He looks quite dignified but acts as if he felt slightly otherwise. Dec. 14—American History—Miss Knapp—“Who invented the reaper?” Joe Sproule—McCormick—“She’s out there in the other room.” Dec. 14—Miss Knapp informs the class that John Brown was a Prohibitionist. Jan. 8—German III—Earl Drake—“I don’t like to be kissed” Jan. 8—Marcia Beardsley requests that she be permitted to spend the first period in the morning studying with no one around her. Jan. 9—Ducky Drake thinks that Taft couldn't do much bending. Jan. 9—Marcia Beardsley—“I’m a Republican but not a Suffragette.” Jan. 9—Barney Haughey makes a quick entrance and a still quicker exit through the door of the chapel during morning exercises. Jan. 10—Ruth Conrad asks whether Taft is a Republican or a Democrat, Seniors? Jan. 10—German TII—“And then she cooked the child.” Mr. Beers—“Hardly.” Jan. 11—Miss Barnes tells Mr. Erway in intermediate algebra that she knows the law of the Prophets. Jan. 12—Mr. Roberts informs the Physics class that he doesn’t pay any attention to evening stays any more. Jan. 12—Ernest Love is singing—Prof Roberts hastily approaches and intimates to “Lovev” that there is to be no disturbance of the peace after 1 o’clock p. in. Jan. 12—Annie Martin asks Prof. Roberts in Physics class if all the stars are pointed. Jan. 25—Chemistry—Mr. Roberts—“It’s a childish thing to strike matches.” Wonder what ever made him do such a childish thing? Feb. 2—English II—Miss Palmer—Use (the) in a sentence as a noun. Mr. Sproule—“I like thee.” Feb 8—When discussing the strength of artificial lights in chemistry Ernest Love says the dimmest are too light for him. Feb. 9—Third English—Miss Palmer asks Mr. Ely the tense of the verb being loved. Freddie replies—“To me it would lie almost perfect. Fid). 21—French If- Miss Barnes to George Hughey. Come, cut that out, Feb. 21—French 11—Miss Barnes—“That isn’t really necessary to write out the figures in words. Francis Thompson—“I just do that to practice up on dates.” Mar. 8—Miss Knapp finds chewing tobacco under Samuel Baldwin’s seat. 34 THE ORACLE. Mar. 18—English IV—Miss Palmer—“Burns used to write poems to immortalize his various love affairs.” F. Thompson—“That would keep me busy.” Mar. 2 —La Grand Mills suggtsts that he and Ethel Barker go to Washington as chaperones. Mar. 20—Miss Knapp, reading other people’s notes, learns that the two profs with their present and future wives were at Cook last night. Mr. Abbey says that Miss Knapp is a very economical boarder. She always turns out the gas when she has company. April 0—Washington, 1). C.—Expedition through Chinatown. April 7—Washington—Louise discontinues her services at the boarding house. April 9—Marcia (?) entertains a kimona party. April 9—“Reveries of a Bachelor Girl.” April 3—French II—Marjorie McDill informs the class that the poor animal lay there whelping with his restless tail. April 3—German II—Bertha James—Translating “Do not forget, said he to his mother, to change your socks before going out on the street as it has been raining.” April 18—Marcia Bearsley receives a letter from the “Red Headed Guide” and has since been walking on air. April 17—French II—“Don’t melee a per for all fight?” April 22-—O’Dea in English History reads about the Prince of Whales. April 22—Geometry—Miss Barnes advises Ernest Love not to go to roost in her class. April 24 -Miss Barnes tells the Geometry class not to chatter. April 29—Miss Cassidy informs the American History class that Jack-son fought in the war of 1812. She was mistaken. It was Teddy. A hearty knock at the door. Mr. Beers goes to the door and returns with a long box in his hand and a broad smile on his face. As he takes the box into Prof. Roberts’ room we see an inscription in the upper right hand corner, “Merchant Tailors.” When the principal reappears his smile is still broader. What is the joke? Is our chemistry instructor getting ready for June, the month of roses? April 29—German III—L. Mills—“Yes. this is my wife.’ Which girl was it. Ruth Conrad, who sat next to him or Nellie Janies at whom he was smiling at the time? May 5—Miss Knapp and Mr. Roberts looking at furniture. May fi—Miss Moore over the phone to Phil. Considine, “Did you want that? We know this is leap year but this is so sudden. May 8—Chemistry—Mr. Love—“What is that known as?” Mr. Roberts —that is ethyl acetate. You should recognize Ethel when you see her. May. 8—B. Haughey takes a nap and causes much exitement by falling out of his seat. May 8—Ethlyn Moore tells Francis that he can go home when he can’t go any where else. May 9 -Geometry—Miss Barnes—“Miss Owens, why did you come to class without your lesson ?” Miss Owens—“Because I didn’t dare skip school again.” May 15—Chemistry—Mr. Roberts—“What happens to cider after it stands two or three months?” F. Ely—“It gets drunk up.” May 20—Sue Roloson—Monday a.m.—I saw Walter last night. Seond party—Oh! did you? How is he? Sue—Oh, he was fine at one this a. m. May 21—Sign on Prof. Roberts door: “One hundred wives wanted.” Miss Barnes is the first appliant. May 22—Geometry—Miss Barnes, catching Thompson manicuring his finger nails. “Mr. Thompson you can leave the room. We don’t have any toilets in here.” Tftfc oracle. 35 May 24—German I—Prof. Beers—She is as beautiful as you, Mr. Yaple.” —She must have been beautiful. May 27—Miss Palmer arrives late. Prof. Beers—“Monday morning.” --------o--------- One afternoon last week Miss Palmer was excused, and the Fourth English class decided the High School to amuse— For many weeks Miss Barnes had felt a great apprehension concerning the health of the pupils because of their good attention. On this acount the Fourth English class decided that it was their duty to relieve the state of Miss Barnes’ mind at this grand opportunity. So when Mr. Beers was safely on his way out of the hall,—our noble president with Consy began to play baseball. Now Alary is a good catch, as all good fellows say—all went well until the ball took the direction ail fouls may. 1 hen our worthy president, who aspires all things great and high, mounted to the top of the bookcase and out on the kids did spy. Well Miss Barnes is very nervous, and her eyes are bound to twitch, and when they all began to laugh she thought they were bewitched. The more she sat up there and blinked, the more they all did smile, and all the time our president was making it well worth while. Now what is that, that makes them laugh, as up at the door they gaze. It is a signal of some sort or is someone being hazed? Then it goes again, babbling around, with an appeal both plain and broad—and all the answer that’s obtained is a general smile of applaud. Miss Barnes’ interest never waned in taking names that day, and many of those who fatefully smiled, the penalty had to pay.| All were earnestly at study when Miss Palmer finally appeared, and as she smilingly sauntered in, it was even as we feared, for immediately upon her entrance, she looked around behind the door. But all she saw was a hat on a pole and she was told no more. E. R. S. ’12. Mary had a little trot, She loves that trot so dearly, That when she leaves that trot at home She translates Latin queerly. Tell me not in joyful numbers Life is but an empty dream, Looking back upon my cbem. course More like a nightmare does it seem. Drink to me only with C. H. O. H. And I will pledge with 2115 20. Or leave a precipitate within the cassuole The formula i'll not ask to know. —Latin Hymn—Poney Boy. There is no sugar path which leads to Geometry. TtTE ORACLE. 3G HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS. The average length of a high school course—4 years.— The greatest encumbrance to the high school—The faculty. The hardest worked teacher—Prof. Beers. The denominational preference—Friends. The greatest blessing to the high school—The class of 1912. Senior Statistics. 1— What will you do after you leave high school? Smith, Beardsley—Be school inarms, Considine, James- -Just nothing. Stoughton, Thompson—Go to college. 2— Are you engaged? Chorus—secretly. 3— What will you remember longest about high school?—The things we failed to learn. 4 Who is the most corrupted girl or boy?—Wickham. 5—Who is the most grasping?—Owens (treasurer), b—Who is the least scientific?—Thompson. 7— Who is the voiceless one?—Myrtle MacPherson. 8— Who is the grind?—A. Lowe. !) Who is the biggest shark?—M. Considine. 10— Who is the most attached to the Senior class?-—Beardsley. 11— Who is the best manager?—S. Roloson. 12— Who is the biggest giggler?—II. Lillis. 13 Who is the promptest?—G. Brown. 14— Who is the oldest?—S'h ! ! 15— Who is the youngest ?—Everybody answers. 10—Who is the shortest?- Lillis, Owens? Most accurately recorded—The Statistician. Extracts From the School Dictionary. Flunks—Those tired and found wanting. Freshmen—Children accidentally escaped from kindergarten. Friend—One who will let you copy her note-book. Juniors—The slowest class in the high school. Sophomores—A necessary evil. Seniors—The would be wise. Test—A mean trick employed by some professors. Menagerie. Only survivor of the ark—W. Stoughton. Ladies’ Man—II. Van Arnum. Eight-years-old giant—E. Wickham. Living skeleton—Geo. Spader. Beautiful Rocky Mountain Canary—Fred Ely. Jumbo baby elephant—F. Brown. Laughing Hyena—George Hughey. Automatic Tongue Shaker Margaret Brown. Snake Charmer—Coleman. Broncho Tamer—L. Mills. Wooden Legged Man—H. Erway. Bull Dog—Geo Yaple. Pink Eyed Rabbit—Reuben Mains. Skeleton Lady—K. Moody. Overgrown Baby-—R. Williams. Try These Over on Your Piano. I’ve got the time, place, but it’s gosh dam hard to find the girl— Stick Rooney. When I walk, T always walk with Billy—L. Hatfield. I love you—M. Thayer, J. Fordham. All alone—Jessie Haring. 37 THE ORACLE. Are you sincere—Marie Bates. Meet me to-night in dreamland.—F. Dale, J. Gurnett. I wonder who's kissing her now?- Phillips, Williams. Drink to me only with thine eyes—G. Taylor. Oh you beautiful doll—B. Haughey, R. Williams. Two little love bees—Kay and Petrone. Beeause—Miss Barnes. That’s English you know-—Cora Palmer. The Moon and I—Dale and Gurnett. We are engaged—Knapp and Roberts. B-R-O-K-E spells Broke—Seniors. Be As Like Is As ou Are Able to Be—Sophs. The Wearing of the Green—Freshmen. I miss you in a thousand different ways—R. Conrad. Love light—E. Sackett. Innocence—G. Brown. flow'd you like to spoon with me—F. Ely. Popularity—Don Smith. 1 n silence—MacPherson. T want to be a leading lady—Lillis. Fascination—Stoughton and Tootsie Wait. High School Library. Life in a Potato Patch—Mills, Spader. What was his Fate?—Ely. Love’s Labor Lost—E. Prentiss. The Minister’s Daughter—R. Williams. Horrors of War—Sophs and Freshmen. Lost in the park—Kay and Petrone. Delights of the Corner Confectionery—Beardsley and Smith. Forsaken am I—Rowe. harming Country Maid—B. Owens. Who Threw That Egg?—Prof Beers. A Leap-year Proposal—Coleman, Haughey. Down with the beef trust- -Fordhan. The Lovesick Maid—H. Lillis. A Basket-Ball Guide—Roloson. The Unabridged Dictionary—Rowe. Wild Animals 1 Have Known—Geo. Yaple. My Adventures at Tuttle’s Point—D. Smith. Howr to Flirt—M. Bates. Lonesome Little Maid—L. Haviland. The Chaperones—Knapp and Roberts. Daffydils. If Mr. Roberts should go to sleep would Florentine (K)napp also? When the dogs bark, does Ruth howl (Howell) ? Who does Ernest Love ? If George bought the yard would Henrietta be (B) coal man (Coleman)? Does day Wait for Nellie? If Mildred’s Green is Francis Brown. 38 THE ORACLE. Short is my story and skeleton-like it’s plot,— It’s a true one nevertheless, and that should mean a lot. Now when the seniors took themselves to Washington, 1). C. Was it for education only, or for acrobats to be? This question may sound out of place to those who were not there— But when doors are locked, what can one do but some stunts rare? So if anyone had been looking, what would have met their sight? Just a picture fair, of a belated pair, out in the middle of the night? Not undaunted by those hopefuls in front of Cole’s that night— Did nothing but wake the boarding house and thus began their flight. Miss Maloney to the rescue was the watchword on the spot, And when she ascended hobble skirts were most (?) forgot. Once inside the window a sigh of surprise went round— And Annie standing sentinel was shocked a sense profound. Over Hausner’s bed they tumbled and they landed on the floor, Miss Maloney loosed her grip and they stumbled out the door. Thus my little story ends, and both the girls say not— 1 am sure that Mr. Ely could render further details of the plot. .. E. R. S. T2. You have copied Mabel’s hobble You have recognized her taste— But do you get the contours of that new stvle muddy waist? — E. R. S. T2 -o A—is for amateurs Who gained fame and renowi On the 8th of December In the “College Town.” B—is for Barney, An amusing lad, Who torments Miss Barnes And makes us glad. C—is for Crofut, A Junior of grace, Who enchanted Francis With her pretty face. D—is for Drake, Ducky” for short, Who won much fame On the B. B. court. E—is for Ethel, An angel from above, Who came to earth Just to pacify Love. F—is for Fordham. An ex-convict of fame, Who entered the track meet All honors to gain. G—is for Gurnett, Of mischievous fame, Who at throwing an egg Is a sure enough aim. THE ORACLE. 30 H—is for Haring, So cute and prim, And a word.from Jimmie Makes her grin. I is for “Sue”, W ho calls herself thus, And in Walter's presence To all in a fuss. J—is for Juniors, So witty and grave, Ihit when they are Seniors We hope they’ll be brave. K—is for knowledge. Which we all need, In the June exams if we hope to succeed. L—s for Lowe, Sure Helen you’ve guessed. And if like her brother Must of course be the best. M—is Moran, A Junior sedate, Who always appears An hour or two late. N—s for Nellie, A Senior so gay, Never so happy As when with her Jay. O—is for Owens, A classman of wit, W ho in the “College Town” Made a great hit. P—is for Pelham, A cute little lass, Who ne’er in her history Has flunked in her class. Q—s for questions, Jn which Hughey delights, In these tho quite gifted He not often recites. R—is for Rowe, Little Jimmie of vim. It’s a desire for knowledge That makes him so prim. S is for Sleeper, “Dot” for short, Happiest of all When Don comes to court. T—is for Thompson, A Senior in name, Who is trying at present A new gait to gain. 40 THE ORACLE. U—is for useless, The Freshies we mean, At work or at play They seem ever green. V—is for Van Arnum, Sugar so sweet, Though often for others He must take a back seat. W—is for Wickham, Edward divine— Who once again With the seniors will shine. X—is the eross, Which we all have to bear, Going to school In the hot June air. Y—is for Yaple, Who in German class shines, The fresh air of the country Agrees with some minds. Z—is for zeal. And also for zest. Though we’ve done so well, We’ve at least done our best. M. E. C. T2. Before. Oh, we belong to the Editor's Board, We feel the honor shown, We’re going to make the Oracle The best one ever known. We have some bright ideas, The class will furnish more. We’re glad this work has come to us, We’ve said it o’er and o’er. After. Yes, we have been on the Editor Boaru We know the work there has been, We tried to make our Oracle The best one ever seen; We used up all our bright ideas, The class has furnished no more, The gladdest words we’ll ever hear, Are “Well, at last it’s done.” And what is writ is writ, Would it were worthier Name Nickname | Disposition Peculiarity Complexion Expression F. Thompson “Francie” Effusive Choice of girls Girlish Look here Miss Ba D. Smith “Jimmie” Self-Conscious Vanity of girls Sallow Honest to grandim S. Roloson “Sue” Energetic Shape Brunette T and Walter H. Lillis “Shorty” Winning Size Fail- Sugar Considine “Consy” Merry Laugh Ordinary Responsibility Stoughton “ S tough t’ Retiring Appearance Dappled Do 1 understand? Baldwin “Sam” Jolly Length Rosy Oh 1 can't do that Lowe “Art” Quiet Face Babyish Ha Ha M. Beardsley “Sis” Aimable Youthfulness Dark She can’t run over L. Owens “Spider” Reticent Size Unusual You infer entirely E. Drake “Ducky” Teasing Personality Dark Hasn’t any F. Ely “Freddie” Buoyant Gait Funny Well gee whiz L. Mills “Millsie” Meek Blushing Pink Dunno E. Love. “Lovey” Diplomatic Laugh Light r got vu Steve M. Bates “Batesie” S-L-O-W Drawl Freckled Why. I don’t kno Favorite Book Woman’s Looks Flirtation Trot Not a school book Nichts Guide to Washington Sackett’s Advice to Beginners Violin Guide Cook Book Story Book Chemistry Geometry Table Etiquette Judge Chem. Manual Accomplishments Heart-breaking Breaking dates Singing Making someone jealous Having a good time Getting Transfers Flirting Talking Housekeeping Answering Miss Palmer’s questions Basket-Ball Talking Photography Standing in Flirting Hobby Light opera collecting posta Girls Giving advice Geometry Going up steps Going to school I’d hate to say Calling Writing notes to Don Acting Going to Corning Hugging the girls Bark(er)ing Studying!?) Desin. for a pillow Particular Attention to the June Graduate We can outfit you and put you on the rostrum dressed faultlessly. To be quite proper in your dress you should wear either the Stein-Bloch Cutaway or Frock. But you can look very attractive to your family and your sweetheart by dressing in a spick-and-span blue serge or a gray Oxford Stein-Bloch sack suit. We can fit you whatever style you decide on, and we can save money for the summer vacation. SHULMAN SON, Franklin St., Watkins, N. Y. !Jhe People s tPhi e eopie s j ncirmacy The Up-To-Date Drug Shop Don’t Forget This C. E. HANMER CO., Opposite the Durland Store. Franklin St., Watkins, N. Y. VACATION SCENES Are always with the person who owns a “KODAK” We can furnish you with anything that is EASTMAN and will be pleased to finish your pictures for you the best or Eastman way. THOMPSON'S DRUG STORE. If you’re not a Customer already, get busy and become one at TALLMAN’S UP-TO-DATE Antiseptic Barber Shop, WATKINS, N. Y. REMEMBER THE PLACE C. D. Leach Fair Store Where you will find a fine line of China, Glass ware, Lamps, Tin and Enamel ware, Notions, Stationery, Souvenir Post Cards. 5 and 10c Counters. 50c and $1 American Beauty Corsets. Ladies’ Underwear. The finest line of Candies at 10c lb in Watkins THE FAIR, C. D. LEACH, Proprietor. E. C. Barrett’s Candy Kitchen Is the best place in town to buy ICE CREAM SODA “Earl Leon Chocolates” of Boston a Specialty. GO TO LEWIS BEARDSLEY’S for roceries an 2 C z zina, Watkins, N. Y. THE AMERICAN NAUHEIM In the Heart of the Lake Country, noted for the most beautiful scenery of Lake, River and Mountain in America. A perfectly appointed Hotel and a completely equipped Mineral Springs Health Resort. The only place in America using a NATURAL BRINE FOR THE NAUHEIM BATHS For the treatment of Diseases of the Heart and Circulation. Measured and graded walks for Oertel Hill Climbing Exercises Hot Brine Baths and Electric Light Baths for the treatment of the diseases of the liver and kidneys, gout, rheumatism, and obesity. All approved forms of Hydrotherapy, Electricity and Massage. Golf Links, Putting Green and Tennis Courts For descriptive, circular address, William E. Lkffingwkll, President, Watkins, N. Y. The Glen Springs HAVE YOU TRIED It’s Delicious OUR ICE CREAM SODAS Are Served with “TRUE FRUIT FLAVORS.” Apollo Chocolates A SPECIALTY Odd Fellows Temple. Watkins, N. Y. Biggest Line of C. H. VER NOOY PENNY POST CARDS Optician and IN Schuyler County Jeweler At Isley’s Bargain Store, Franklin St., Watkins, N. Y. Franklin St., Cor. 3d St. F. M. Bank Building. WOODWARD STOUFFER HARDWARE Steam and Hot Water Heating, Plumbing and Gas Fitting, Eave Trough and Roofing. ALL KINDS OF SHEET METAL WORK Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces, Paint, Glass and Oil, Varnishes and Brushes, Harnesses, U. S. Cream Separators. WATKINS, N. Y. GEORGE D NORMAN 5, SON FINE GROCERIES Lamps. China and Crockery Best of everything in Groceries and Vegetables Franklin St., Watkins, N. Y. C. N. COLE furniture anb tUnbertafting Mathine, 1H. J?. Wholesale and Retail Hardware PLUMBING AND HEATING, ROOFING AND VENTILATING If you can’t find it anywhere come to us we ARE ON THE JOB With the big stock and the low prices L. H. DURLAND, SON CO. WE TAKE THIS AD TO ASSIST THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE ORACLE AND TO WISH WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL CONTINUED PROSPERITY. M. B. HUGHEY The Shoe Man Here is to the health, wealth and happiness of the Class of 1912. May they live long and prosper. YOU CAN ALWAYS GET FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT GOLTRY’S (fat Flowers and fflonal SDesegrns for all occasions Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Wiring HILMAR JORGENSON Contractor. 108 Fourth St., Watkins, N. Y. York State Phone 13-A W. S. WAUGH Drugs, Books and Stationery “THE REXALL STORE. ROONEY BROS. DEALERS IN Fine Footwear, Trunks, Bags, Cases, Etc. ■