Williams College - Gulielmensian Yearbook (Williamstown, MA)

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HAROLD E. JUIINSTON. Flilill M . JOINER. SYDNEY T. JONES. WILLIAMS COLLEGE. specialized in the sciences and intends to take up Electrical Engineering as a profession after post- graduate work at Cornell. He is a member of the Art Association, Chemical Society, and Physics Club, having been vice-president and president of the last organization. He received a Commence- ment appointment. Johnston says that it is dan- gerous to have an ideal woman, but recent events seem to indicate that this answer now needs re- vision. Letters to him should be addressed care of the Cohoes Iron Foundry and Machine Co., Cohoes, N. Y. JOINER, Fred Mensch, began his study of life and the sociological problems of the H Celestial City March 12, 1877, at Lambertville, N. J. He pursued a preparatory course at lilairstown, N. J. Although a member of the Y. M. C. A., Joiner, with a sagacity born of wide experience, has opposed the system of making foreign mis- sionary work all-important, believing that mission- ary work, like charity, begins at home for within five milesj. Joiner was a member of the Fresh- man cane committee. His never ruflied good humor has made him a general favorite in college, while the number of his engagements rivals that of the inimitable society leader, White. Joiner will enter business. All invitations should be addressed to 2 Greenwich street, Belvidere, N. J. JONES, Sydney Tucker, Kappa Alpha, was born on December 16, 1878, in Albany, N. Y., and received his early education at The Albany Academy. H Syd was elected to Cap and Bells Freshman year, and has been greatly interested in religious work and debating. He has been on the Missionary committee of the Y. M. C. A., and one of Williams's representatives at successive Northfield conferences. Jones has been vice- president and president of the Philotechnian So- ciety and is a member of the Art Association. He graduates with a Commencement appointment. During the latter part of his course, Syd has evinced a great interest in infantile education and hopes to pursue his studies abroad. His future occupation is H looking for a job, and he may be communicated with by addressing 32 Elk street, Albany, N. Y. KEELER, John Russell, Zeta Psi, Kappa Beta Phi, tirst realized the importance of study December 9, 1878, at Canton, N. Y. Naturally averse to the frivolities of the giddy world, he refused to wander further from his own Fireside than the local High School. Finding in H Ebbiell

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THE BOOK OF NINETY-NINE. IRWIN, Stewart William, Phi Beta Kappa, was born in West Hebron, N. Y., on February 22, 1376. Since then the town has annually cele- brated the event. He received his early training at the West Hebron Union School, and came to college because he ff did n't know what else to do. During his course Irwin has devoted considerable time to the curriculum, paying especial attention to the department of English, and has received a Commencement appointment. He is a member of the Philologian Society and the Art Association. He intends to teach after studying in France. His address is uncertain. JANSEN, Romeyn Buckbee, Delta Kappa Episilon, Gargoyle, li. K. K. 13, made it possible for him to be voted the most popular man in '99 by beginning his existence February 27, 1877. in Fonda, N. Y. He prepared at the Amsterdam CN- Y-Q Academy. Jansen has been one of the Strongest athletic men in '99. He played on our Freshman baseball and football teams, and since Sophomore year has been with the 'Varsity base- ball team, where his wide bending curves and great headwork have brought honor to the college and thrills of pride to the admiring maids of Follflil. Jan was a member of the Sophomore promenade committee and at class day elections was chosen a marshal. He has been so occupied with the exigencies of the present that he is still un- decided as to the future. But the best wishes of l99 will follow 'f jan even rm' t.'.I'fI'8lllIlll1 lcrrarfwz. His future address will be Cor. Broadway and Prospect streets, Fonda, N. Y. JENKS, Leland Potter, was born in Wil- liamstown on November 20, 1875, and received his early education at the local High School. He early acquired a fondness for playing centre field on the old campus, and has held that position on the class baseball team for four years. It was owing largely to his efforts that permission was obtained from the selectmen to hold our memora- ble shirt-tail parade. He is undecided as to his future occupation, but thinks he will receive the class cup. His mail will continue to be sent to Williamstown. JOHNSTON, Harold Eddy, Alpha Delta Phi, began preparing for Williams july 24, 1878, in Cohoes, N. Y., and continued his preparation at The Albany QN. YQ Academy. He early evinced a fondness for work and at the Freshman supper was elected class grind. Harold has STEWART W. IR WIN ROM EVN ll . 'IANSIEN LHLAND I'. jliNKS. X. u

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THE BOOK OF NINETY-NINE. Fl man whose humility and integrity struck a kin- dred chord in his own heart, jack, still diffi- dent, decided to seek the quietude of Billville. Since his arrival jack has been a universal favorite. His four years' assistance on the class baseball team has done much to make that team famous. .lack was a member of the '99 football team Fresh- man and Sophomore years. junior year he played on the second eleven and was substitute fullback on the 'Varsity Senior year. He was also a member the Sophomore promenade committee. Keeler expects to enter the New York Law School. His address is Canton, N. Y. KELLOGG, Walter Charles, Theta Delta Chi, was born at Pittsfield, Oct. 16, 1877. He pre- pared for Williams at the Pittsfield High School. Kellogg has won the cordial esteem of his class by the way he has worked for Williams's best interests during his entire course. Handicapped by his size, he has played as plucky a game at quarter back as ever was put up on Weston field. He played on the class eleven Freshman and Sopho- m0l'C years, and on the second eleven his last two years. Kellogg has also had a lease of third base Oll the '99 class baseball team for four years. NValt's good nature has been as notable and lasting as his true Williams spirit, and the best wishes of -99 will follow him into his future career in law. His address will be Pittsfield, Mass. LEARY, Henry Bennett, Chi Psi, Gargoyle, Kappa Beta Phi, became a Democrat and a disciple of Epicurus on Nov. 19, 1876, in Penn Yan, N. Y. He prepared at the local academy and at Phillips Andover. Being especially precocious, he entered Williams with the class of '97, but left during Freshman year for foreign travel, on account of ill health. Returning, he joined '99 during Fresh- man year, and was elected assistant manager of the 'Varsity football team. Bump completed the prescribed course of study in three years, and has been in business during the past year. He will, however, receive his diploma with the class. He intenclsfollowing railroading, and will enter johns Hopkins. His permanent address is Penn Yan, Yates Co., N. Y. LEHMAN, Herbert Henry, Gargoyle. K- K. K. 13, was born in New York City, on March 28, 1878. He prepared for college at Sachs' Col- legiate Institute. Lehman has been connected with more lines of college activity than any other man in college. In Sophomore year he was it . J. , , JOHN R. KEELER. WALTER C. KIELLOKK HENRY B. LIEARY.