THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY Presented in 1923 By Professor Evarts Boutell Greene c M86H0U The person charging this material is re- sponsible for its return to the library from which it was withdrawn on or before the Latest Date stamped below. Theft, mutilation, and underlining of books are reasons for disciplinary action and may result in dismissal from the University. To renew call Telephone Center, 333-8400 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 https://archive.org/details/classbookfor190300moun CLASS BOOK FOR 1903 ‘ BOARD OF ’PUBLICATION EDITOR IN CHIEF CORA ETHEL DYER ASSOCIATE EDITORS CHARLOTTE EDWARDS ALLEN FLORENCE AUGUSTA COWELL EUNICE RATHBONE GODDARD BLANCHE BRAD WAY HAMSON HELEN KNOWLTON BUSINESS MANAGER LUCY CAROLINE WELLS MT. HOLYOKE COLLEGE SOUTH HADLEY, MASS. JUNE, 1903 V- — ■> DEDICATED BY THE CLASS OF 1903 TO ITS FRIEND AND HONORARY MEMBER president Moollep 595038 BUNDLE of notes and of jottings, A mention of work and nf glee, To "bring to our minds happy memories □f college and dear 1E3D3, For four years wb havB lived together j All onr work and our play we have shared, And whatever the wind and the weather, TherB has always been someone who cared, And the bonds have grown stronger and firmer Since wb entered our Freshman year, When with faltering steps and humbly We began onr cDllegB career, Very soon wb shall all be scattered, And go each du her own little way, 1 But sweet memories shall never be shattered,' □ nr friendships have come to stay, However the world may treat us, □ r if here forgotten we be, Thoughts of college will always stay with us, And the Iovb for our dear !□□□, OUR HONORARY MEMBERS 6 igoj Class Book. MARGARET SOPHIA WARDWELL. “ Her very foot hath music in it." Miss Wardwell was born at West Newton, Mass., where she received her early education. She studied Physical Training at Dr. Sargent’s Normal School, Cambridge, and Athletic Gymnastics with Professor Gilbert of Boston. After a year of special work at Radcliffe she taught at Irvington-on-the-Hudson for a year, whence she came to Mount Holyoke in September, 1900. Rumor has it that she prefers Cleveland to South Hadley, and we fear she cannot be induced to return after 1903 has graduated. ipoj Class Book. 7 NELLIE AMELIA SPORE. “ Ever gentle and gracious .” Miss Spore first evinced a fondness for gymnastics in Florence, Ohio, the tendency being probably inherited from her Revolutionary ancestors. Her high school days at Berlin Heights made this still more evident, and in the natural course of events she attended Oberlin College, giving particular attention to physical training. Since her graduation in 1894 she has been the head of the department of physical training in Mount Holyoke, with the exception of the year 1898-99, when on leave of absence she taught at Oberlin. She has further studied with Cornell faculty at Lakeside, Dr. Sargent at Cambridge, and Dr. Hitchcock at Oberlin. It seems peculiarly fitting that Miss Spore should belong to 1903, since ours was the first Freshman class to christen the new Gymnasium, over which she is the guardian genius. 8 igoj Class Book. HELEN M. SEARLES, Ph.D. “ Th >se palms achieved through length of time By patient exercise of study and hard thought This member of 1903 was born in Barre, Canada, but spent her early life in Addison, N. Y. After study under private tutors she entered Lake Forest University, Lake Forest, 111 ., and took the degree of A. M. in 1894. The next year she was Fellow in Greek and Latin at Cornell, and in 1895-1898 she was Fellow in Sanskrit and Comparative Philology at Chicago University, from which she emerged a Doctor of Philosophy. After a year of teaching at the Pennsylvania College for Women at Pittsburg, she came to Mount Holyoke, to enter with 1903 She has always been a loyal member of our class, and we are proud to number her in our ranks. iqoj Class Book . 9 MARY EMMA WOOLLEY, M A., Litt.D., L.H.D. “ A perfect woman , nobly pla7ined, To warn , to comfort and command .” Our President traces her ancestry back to good old English families, representatives of which settled in Connecticut in 1665. She is the daughter of Rev. Joseph J. Woolley of Pawtucket, R. I., and received her early education there and at Wheaton Seminary. She was the first woman to enter Brown University, from which she graduated in 1894, with honors in Latin and History. After a year of graduate study she went to Wellesley as Professor of Biblical History, where she remained five years. As head of College Hall she won the love and esteem of all with whom she came in contact, and it was with regret that they gave her to us in 1901. The honored place which Miss Woolley holds in the hearts of 1903 is in some measure indicated by the fact that she received a unanimous vote as the most popular member of the class. MESSAGE TO THE CLASS ATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN, in one of her inimitable descriptions of Penelope’s progress, tells of an old train crier, who marched up and down the platform of a station in Ireland, ringing the inevitable dinner-bell and calling out: “This train never shtops! This train never shtops!’’ as if it were bound for eternity rather than for the Lakes of Killarney! If I am not mistaken, the college graduate is soon willing to admit that her train “never shtops”; that what seemed like a destination is, after all, only a station on the road; that she has left one school only to enter a larger one, has laid down one responsibility but to adjust herself to another. The college is not a “finishing,” but a “beginning” school, to borrow the words of a wise parent, and the question for each one becomes, “What has it begun to do for me?” May I preach a little sermon and give to this question a four- fold answer, gained, in large part, from what you have said and done? First , it has given purpose to your life. You cannot be aimless, drifting, a ship without a rudder or a port. There is a definiteness, not always, or perhaps even often, a “career,” in the sense in which that word is generally used, but an “aiming” at something, whether in the home or outside of it. Second , there will be perspective, the art of viewing the events and happenings of every day in their proper relations, of “seeing large things large, and small things small,” that art which has so much to do with making life serene and steady. Third , there will be poise, not a self-conscious pose , but that unconsciousness which means self-respect and true dignity, whatever the emergency, the quality which Dr. Peabody must have had in mind when he said, “To live in the presence of great truths and eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals, it is that which keeps a man patient when the world ignores him and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him.” Fourth , there will be power , a word by which to conjure in these days! But it is not the selfish conception that I have in mind — the power which is born of wealth, or position or fame, and which is too often ignoble. Rather, it is of that force which is the electricity of the intellectual and spiritual world. A life stored with that power is ready for service. Mary E. Woolley. June 29, 1903. THE CLASS 2 igoj Class Book. MARY ACHORN. “May,” “Mazie,” “Toots.” “ Oh ! Who would mhabit this bleak world alone?" This diminutive young person did not make her debut on the seventh of July, 1880, in Providence, R. I. — though this may seem scarcely credible — but in Rockland, Maine. But as, when she was five years old, her family moved to Providence, her affections took early and strong root there. Just before entering college, a great misfortune overtook her — she went to live in Portland, Maine. During her college course, neverthe- less, she has managed to spend the greater part of her time in Providence, if not in body, still in mind; for, when awake, she writes to Providence (N. B., constant practice in writing has not improved her spelling); when asleep, she dreams of Provi- dence (N. B., this may account for her propensity to sleep). In fact, all the circumstances of her past, present and future life may be called truly Providential. igoj Class Book. *3 ANGIE GERTRUDE ALLBEE. “Hank,” “Scoot,” “Fra Angelico.” “ Thou art pale in mighty studies grown. To make the Stoic institutes thy own." Angie’s cerebellum began to develop in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on June 25, 1882, and bids fair to keep on developing until the end of time. Though she could easily be a shark without grinding, she prefers to combine the two and in conse- quence has doubtless pulled many an “A”. However, we are not able to state this with absolute authority. Her fluency in the class-room is marvellous; her logic in debate is unpar- alleled ; in fact, her only characteristic in which clearness and accuracy are not preeminent is her handwriting. To juev. Executive Committee To jue'v, 1902-1903. M JQOJ Class Book. CHARLOTTE EDWARDS ALLEN. “Jinks,” “Jinksy,” “Pop,” “Shotty.” “ The power which the world calls intellect." This scholarly maid first opened her wondering eyes on December n, 1880, in Longmeadow, Mass. In the course of time Charlotte came to Mount Holyoke because it is “the noblest college in the land.” Here “her intercourse with thoughtful, earnest women, and, the introduction to the great truths and thinkers of the world,” has been of most value. This introduction is fast ripening into a familiar acquaintance. But “Oh! dear me!” there are yet worlds to conquer, Charlotte, and books to read. In the midst of intellectual pursuits, however, “Shotty” has found time to work for the college and the class and to form valued friendships on both sides of the fence. W.fl.; Tods. President of To de, 1902-1903; Secretary of Class, 1900- 1901; Chairman of Lectureship Committee, 1902-1903. igoj Class Book. *5 GRACE ELLA BACON. "■Rich and rare were the gems she wore." Grace was born in Middletown. Conn., on April n, 1879. It became necessary very early to send her away from that dangerous place, and Grace was transferred to the safe precincts of Northfield Seminary, to spend there the period of preparation for college. After this period, Mount Holyoke was chosen as the college which would best afford her the proper protection. During her sojourn here Grace has distinguished herself for — shall it dare be said? — laziness. It ’seems as if this must be wrong, for Grace’s major is in mathematics, but judge for yourself. Of most value in the College Course — “Ten o'clock bell”; Greatest regret — “That every day wasn’t Sunday’’; Favorite recreation — “Trolley riding’’; Favorite walk — “Home from recitations’’; Future occupation — “Loafing.” To jusv. Chairman Class Prayer-meeting Committee, 1899-1900. i6 1903 Class Book. DORA MAGDALENE BARNES. “Delaney,” “Ma,” “Magdalene.” “For every why she sought a wherefore." It was in New Utrecht, N. Y., on the twenty-first day of May, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and seventy- nine, that Dora Magdalene Barnes first began to display a fondness for voice-culture. Throughout preparatory school she continued to show this until she came to Mount Holyoke, where, in her Senior year, this interest in voice-culture reached its climax. No one who has seen Magdalene in the dispensary would understand why she claims that her greatest deficiency is ease, her greatest proficiency awkwardness. Even in college we see signs of her future occupation along medical paths Why else should she so carefully study Chemistry, Biology and Physiology? Firm, reliable, faithful to duty, we know that she will make a good nurse or a good doctor. To 8 e. Chairman of Class Prayer-meeting Committee, 1900-1901. igoj Class Book. 17 MARION BARTLETT BARRY. “Kid,” “Barry,” “Little Barry.” “ The s weetest thing that ever grew Beside a human door." Marion Bartlett Barry announced her engagement after Christmas in her Senior year. This is the most important event of her life. “To resume backwards, ”as Samantha says, Marion was born in Passaic, N. J. , December 2, 1882. From this time on, she was destined to come to Mount Holyoke, because her mother was a graduate. The Passaic Colgate School fitted her so successfully that she has flunked only one exam, since entrance, that being one given by the Debating Society. Her most glaring deficiency is size; her most striking proficiency, talking rag-time or saying things twisted. Marion can do almost anything from acting to grinding; she has exe- cuted for our class very successfully and has given a grand piano recital. Marion once slid down the bannisters and in Brigham Hall, too. She states that this has caused her greatest regret during her college course. “She’s a winsome wee thing,” anyway. A- d.\ To 8 e. Executive Committee of To 8 e, 1901-1902; Banjo Club, 1901- 1903; Literary Editor of 1903 Llamarada; Class Executive Committee, 1902- 1903 ; Senior Dramatics. i8 1903 Class Book. JOSEPHINE CAMP BELCHER. “Jo.” “Cephas,” “Miss Belkyer.” “ The intuitive decision of a bright and thoroughly edged intellect.'" Began to show signs of a scholarly attitude on October 1, 1881, in Medford, Mass. As to what she has done in college, the following document will testify better than we can: To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned, hereby testify that Miss Josephine Belcher is fully qualified to teach any class in Mathematics or English, as she has done most excellent work in both these subjects ; or in German or Physics, as she has done domestic work in both these departments; or to act as head of any college house, as she has filled this position in Rockefeller Hall the past year admirably. (Signed) Marcia Anna Keith, Alice Porter Stevens, Sarah Effie Smith, Ada Brann Darling, Nellie Amelia Spore. To 8 e. Secretary-Treasurer To 8 e, 1901-1902; Assistant Business Mana- ger 1903 Llamarada Board; House Chairman of Rockefeller Hall, 1902-1903. igoj Class Book. 19 EVIS HOWARD BERRY. ‘ ‘ The beauty of her quiet life Was like a rose in blowing; So fair and sweet, so all-complete , And all unconscious as a flower, That light and fragrance were her dower." A very appropriate name it was which was received by the wee maiden who entered upon life on the sixteenth of May, 1881, in New Gloucester, Maine. “Evis” — stately, sweet and thoughtful; neat, precise and logical; what other name could express it all? The good judgment which has always charac- terized Evis was shown in the choice of Mount Holyoke as her college; she knew that here money could be “invested for a higher rate of interest” than at any other. At the end of four years, Evis declares with conviction that the most enjoyable feature of Mount Holyoke life is “the canoeing on the upper lake.” This has yielded such a high rate of interest that Evis is already well on the way to the attainment of her ambition — “to be healthy, wealthy and wise.” #. A. 20 i go j Class Book. HELEN ELIZABETH BODWELL. “Bo,” “Bodfish,” “Fish,” “Gram ” “ Nimble with her fingers." Helen received her temper on the eleventh of July, 1881, the day on which she was born at Randolph, Maine. Since that time she has been striving to keep it, and has succeeded very well, even when those in rule over her in the line of Domestic Work have apparently set themselves to the effort of making her lose it. The reason why any one should need to interfere with her in this line is not plain, for Helen is known to be exceed- ingly domestic in her tastes, as the cognomen, “Gram,” signifies. A remarkable combination she is, for with all her domesticity, she can actually keep accounts, and has covered herself with glory in the management of her own for. eleven years, and of those of the class during Senior year. Class Treasurer, 1902-1903; Senior Dramatics. ipoj Class Book . 2 i ALICE BULLARD. ‘ 1 Polly, ” “ Little Alice. ’ ’ “I should 7' at her excel others in knowledge tha?i in power." The above profession was first publicly made in Hubbard- ston, Mass., upon the first of August, 1881. Since that date she has conscientiously upheld her declaration. She declares that her greatest proficiency as well as deficiency is silence. Yea; silence is a virtue — and one productive of thought. Did she tell us so? No, but we know it; for Alice is a member of the Debating Society and most true to its interests. She thoroughly approves of the domestic work system since “it gives us the opportunity to meditate.” Surely, here is one who has applied the intellectual training of her college days to the “common- place deeds of the commonplace day.” 22 ipoj Class Book . EUNICE BLISS BURBANK. “Une,” “Limit,' 1 “Whale.” '■ i Afrie7id of all the world.'" Smile, Eunice, so we’ll know you are here while we talk about you. Have you always been so happy ever since the first day in Longmeadow, November 9, 1880? Do you explain your habitual cheer by Weismann’s law of heredity, or do you believe in the environment theory? We are inclined to believe in the former, for, although the environment may change, you can always smile. You say your most striking proficiency is the ability to “see the funny side when there is none to be seen.” Would that we were all a little more proficient in this line. But you have other attainments beside a sunny temper — you swear by Zoology — but as if it needed to be told. You said you came to Mount Holyoke to become acquainted with the faculty. Here you have shown your refined taste by making Ladie (s?) of Quality your favorite acquaintance. igoj Class Book. 23 HATTIE LOUISE CAMPBELL. “Jonathan Pettigiggle, Esq.,” alias “Petti” and “Pet.” "■Up! Up! my Friend , and quit your books; Or surely you' 1 1 grow double .” Hattie Louis Campbell began her search for learning, October 9th, 1880, in Ashburnham, Mass. Since then she has toiled early and late to fill her mind with useful knowledge. That she has accomplished this is proved by the fact that she has been chief pusher in the domestic work of the Physics Department the past year. Louise fitted for college at the Plymouth (N. H.) High School, and has been a credit to her preparatory school. She tells us that her most glaring deficiency is hair and height; her most striking proficiency, ability to live without eating, sleeping or exercising. You never would suspect that she would make a good walker, but yet she states that her favorite walk is across the Mount Holyoke Range. Louise is devoted to her friends and is especially fond of the Chemistry Department. Tb JU£V. 24 ipoj Class Book. CHRISTINE CATREVAS. “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." Several years ago, in 1882, the earth turned most of the future members of 1903 into the shade in order that the sun might shine brightly on the other side of the world. “What under the sun” was the meaning of this grand revolution? Christine Catrevas was about to appear in Smyrna, the descend- ant of Marcos Mavroniechalovitchari, Commander-in-Chief of the Greek armies in the Greek war for Independence, and Johanis Alexandros Pardhaloponlides, Deck-Swabber-in-Chief of the Greek fleet in the Peloponnesian War. This loyal ancestral spirit descended to Christine and the Class of 1903 has been fortunate enough to be its recipient. If asked what Christine has done to express this loyalty, we can make no more adequate answer than her expression of what she thinks of the class: “No room to write it all.” Little notes and words of songs Writ for Nineteen Three, Helped to make our class affairs All that they should be. Class Atriensis, 1901-1902. igoj Class Book. 2 5 ANNA CHAMBERLAIN. “Ann,” “Jim,” “Squad.” “ Words , words , an endless flood of words .” On January 31, 1881, in New Britain, Conn., Anna first began to trip along, her tongue keeping pace with her feet. After attending the New Britain High School she came to Mount Holyoke, as she says, “To acquire wisdom.” Have you ever heard Anna speak of her uncle? Well, let me tell you about him. He is the no-less noted person than the Governor of the State of Connecticut, and even Miss Prentiss realized his importance and allowed his niece to attend the inaugural ball. Anna was well-known on the field of basket-ball and she will always stand out as the “chief stunter” on mountain day. X. A. O. Basket-ball Team, 1899-1903; Banjo Club, 1902-1903. 26 1903 Class Book. MARION CLIFTON CHANDLER. “Mamie,” “Teddy,” “Tippy,” “Mary.” “ Were silence golden. I'd be a millionaire." Since Marion first opened her eyes, October 14, 1880, in Plymouth, she has been a typical Puritan maiden, with her quiet, gentle ways, and her constant desire “to be of some use to somebody.” She is so considerate of the feelings of others that she would not hurt even a mouse, but retires precipitately to the nearest chair if one is even suspected to be in the vicinity. Her favorite color is brown, as seen in her eyes and hair, and also in a tendency to indulge occasionally in a brown study, when she is probably thinking of her Darling. No biography of Marion would be complete without reference to the day when she mistook a bath-robe for a golf-cape and started to Chapel thus attired. igoj Class Book. 27 ROSINA CORINNE CHILDS. “Rose,” “Rosy,” “Rosebud.” “ What's in a name? That which we call a Rose By any other name would be as sweet." Born October 4, 1880, at Holyoke, Mass., Rose decided not to leave that beloved place for any longer time than was necessary. Acting on this determination, she did not come to live at the college till her last year, and even then found it imperative to make frequent visits home. She has entered heartily into work for the class, however, and has not shown herself lacking in spirit. It is well that she lives so near college, for what would the poor little Freshmen do without Rose to cheer, comfort and amuse them? 28 igoj Class Book. LAURA PYNE CLARK. “ In arguing , too , the teacher owned her skill , For e'en though vanquished she could argue still." Laura made her first decision on April 23, 1882, at Agawam, Mass. She has since made other famous decisions. Not least among these are her two decisions of Senior year, the one to cut off, the other to replace, the tassel of her Senior cap. But the tassel should not be brought again to remembrance. Let’s mention, instead, Laura’s visit to Williams. Had you suspected before that Laura was very fond of Williams? And, in passing, we might speak of the fact that Laura’s favorite course is J unior Bible ! Laura’s profoundly philosophical mind + influence of Professor J. — what? — great renown in the theological world? Glee Club, 1900-1903. ipoj Class Book. 29 LILLIAN ELENA CLARK. “Lillie,” “Sister,” “C. P.” “ Thy smile and frown are not aloof from one another , Each to each is dearest brother Her first word, uttered in Plants ville, Conn., on February 24, 1880, was “George,” and there have been few days since, that this name has not passed her lips. Oil account of her pull with the Chemistry Department, gained by the aid of a few boxes of flowers and judicious embraces, she has been designated by other specialists in Chem. “dummy” work, C. P., which in this case means Chemistry Pet. Care should be taken in applying this name, however, as the following reaction is likely to occur: Lillie + C. P.=Squelch. Her greatest achievement at college was passing with credit an exam, in Botany 9, although she left L lank the first seven questions and bluffed on the last three. If you ever hear any one cry in loud and cheerful tones, “You young grasshopper!” you may be sure “Lil. ” is near. X. A. 0. 3 ° 1903 Class Book. MARY AUGUSTA CLARK. “May,” “Goody,” “Doctor.” “ Whence is thy learning ?' 1 ' 1 Mary first displayed a faculty for smiling - , on May 22, 1880. She must have encouraged this at Bedford Academy, for when she arrived at Mount Holyoke she was so well versed in the art that she could also smile at the Faculty. Although Smith and Williams are her favorite colleges, she is a good Holmes Soule, and as soon as she has secured her B.A. she will Clapp her suit- case on the Carr and see what Sporet there is in becoming the Laird of her own Marks. Mary is a living verification of the law that Math, and Science are good comrades, but she does not spend all her time on them, as the tennis-courts and golf-links can testify. Although a little too tall to be called an “all- round” girl, she is one of those hearty, capable, enthusiastic girls that make 1903 the glorious class it is. Td juev. Executive Committee of To jaev, 1901-1902; President of the Golf Club. ij Class Book. 6 1 CAROLINE IRENE GRIFFIN. “ Were la pilgrim in search of peace, Were I a pastor of Holy Church , More tha7i a Bishop' s diocese Should I prize this place of rest." She awoke in East Granby, Conn., January 9, 1883. She came to Mount Holyoke because she thought that the Honor System was one in which the Faculty were on their honor to condition few and flunk none. Since then it has been noticed that the spirits of the year have influenced Caroline. The months of Spring have given her youthfulness; Summer sent its gift in her famed ancestor, President Hayes (Haze) ; Autumn assumed control of her mouth and mind. Between the cold and severe days, the moments of entering Chapel late and of umpiring basket-ball games, are those warm and soft periods in Psychy and Floriculture Labs. But Winter plays most upon her for the deadness of her sleep is intense. Her favorite spot on the Campus is her couch in 37 Mead. The most soothing course for her was English I, for in it she couldn’t keep awake. As for sleeping over train time — ask C. I. Basket-ball Team, 1899-1900. 62 igoj Class Book . EDITH HALL. “ How her fingers went when they moved by note." Edith acquired a strong tendency towards Domestic Science on November n, 1880. Finding that Adams, Mass., did not afford as great an opportunity for the study of this subject as she desired, she came to Mount Holyoke for the express purpose of making use of its many advantages in just this direction. Upon her arrival, she learned that no major in Domestic Science was offered. She has regretted this more than anything else in her college life and has only partially recovered from the disappointment by the substitution of the study of music — in which, also, no major is offered, alas! Domestic work has given her the opportunity to “be behind the scenes,” and it is apparent that she likes all kinds and varieties of it without distinction, for she says that she has no favorite work, but that Domestic Science in general is her favorite course. igoj Class Book 63 AMY HAMSON. “Josephine,” “A.” “Is she not passing fair?" On December 4, 1879, at Syracuse, N. Y., there was ushered into this kingdom of ours, a fair, golden-haired maid. We call her Amy Hamson, but she has been greeted, even by our President, with the name of Helen Hume. Glance at the other one’s picture and see what you think about it. At any rate, you cannot but agree that the above photograph and quotation should be placed together. “As a wit, if not first, in the very first line.” The adjective “bright” is, in its application, not limited to her hair or to her wit. Were you ever in Chemistry quiz with her? Did you ever work by her side in Physics Lab. ? Did you ever plant Floriculture pansies with her? ’Tis all the same, she can but shine. 6 4 ipoj Class Book . BLANCHE BRADWAY HAMSON. “Fiddle,” “B. B.” “ Holds the eel of science by the tail." We don’t need to say that we, as a class, consider it one of the best workings of the law of evolution that Blanche Hamson was born November 24, 1877, at Syracuse, N. Y. By the fulfil- ment of the law of natural selection she chose Mount Holyoke for her Alma Mater. She soon safely found her way into the class of 1903. We welcomed her then with open arms and have since been realizing more and more that she was just the one we needed to help make the class what it now is in dramatics and large number of good all-round girls. But we are not going to bother Blanche about Biology here, for she has by that gained an added influence in college which needs no words. Blanche has promised to give the college a life-size portrait of herself as soon as she has made her fortune. We want to tell her here that, glad as we know the college will be to receive the portrait, she will never be forgotten there, if the fortune be late in coming. Senior Dramatics. iqoj Class Book 65 ESTHER HEACOCK. “ Impulsive , earnest, prompt to act. And make her generous thought a fact A Way down in Wyncote, Penn., Esther first began to be proficient in Penn, vowels, on December 3, 1880. Esther is a very energetic girl, full of fun, yet sober on occasions, and ever a source of amusement to her friends — original, to say the least, and athletic almost to a fault. This latter fact does not accord well with her favorite walk, which is to the cider mill. What would the class sleigh-rides have been without Esther to sing the “Um-Ha-Ha!” Well, do you know that her chief ambition is to marry a millionaire with one foot in the grave, and her future occupation to raise violets. 2 Q X. Basket-ball Team, 1901-1903; Class Executive Committee, 1899- 1900; President of Athletic Association, 1902-1903; Senior Dramatics. 66 igoj Class Book. CLARA GERTRUDE HEALD. “Gretchen,” “Trudy,” “Flirty Gerty.” “ Her voice was like to music heard ere birth , A spirit lute on a spirit sea." Gertrude sang her first trill on January 23, 1880, at Lincoln Center, Maine, and very soon after made up her mind to come to Mount Holyoke College, because of the superior merit of the instructors in the Department of Music. It is not exactly in the line of her work in music to have as her favorite expression, “ Whumpty-doodle-doodle-doo” — maybe it was gained from the Purington Family Freshman year, or could it be from her roommate? Gertrude is a very loyal member of 1903, and says that if she were going through college again she should “perish without 1903.” 3 £ A; To 8e. Glee Club. igoj Class Book. 67 ETHEL HISGEN. “I fir of ess not talking." Ethel crept unobtrusively into the world in Fort Plain, N. Y., on August 3, 1879. Her besetting sin is laziness, as may witness the list of her answers to the sixty-one Class Book questions. We omit the first six, which were merely statistics as to date and place of birth, etc. : 22. Favorite recreation — Tennis. 23. Favorite expression — Fiddlesticks. 25. Favorite spot on Campus — The pines on Prospect. 26. Favorite dormitory — Wilder. 29. Have you kept a cash account? — Yes, since I came to college. 30. Have you kept a diary? — No. 68 igoj Class Book. JEANE POST HOLFORD. “ Let gentleness my strong enforce?nent be." Doubtless because of her devotion to Miss Fairbanks, Jeane Holford also decided that the name given her February 17, 1881, needed no additions. She prepared at Wesleyan Academy and then came to this college “because the fire had made it so famous.” How her voice rings loyally with others in the cry, “1903 is all right!” But listen to this: “Even after four years at college, I have been unable to acquire a desire and ability for eating Fudge!” After this shock do you wonder that we are unable to write more? ipoj Class Book . 69 SARA TRUAIR HOLLANDS. “Sally. ” “I value science — none can prize it more." Sara objects to being called “Sally,” objects to being counted among the Faculty, objects to telling her age, and objects to answering the Class Book questions. But we know some things about her — i. e., we know her occupation, present and future, we know her favorite courses, we know her opinion as to the most companionable Faculty, and we know that she thoroughly approves of 1903, even if she did not come to us until our Junior year. Oh, “Whackulty!” wn. 70 ipoj Class Book. «s CLAIRE (?) HOWE. “Cheerful," “Sister." “ She hath a daily beauty in her life." News of her arrival was first given the world in Albany, N. Y., on Washington’s Birthday in the year 1880. Claire blew her own horn on Senior Mountain Day for the first time, and then only under compulsion. Although she is never willing to speak for herself, others are always willing to do it for her. Her sympathies in college have been broad, varying from Chemistry to Geology — not to mention Daily Themes! Would you visit a college room where never a “kitty" is to be seen, go and call on Claire. Her neatness is only equalled by her inability to do stunts. Claire’s chief ambition is “to be a useful and helpful member of society." How well has she succeeded thus far? Who need answer? To fXEV. igoj Class Book. 7i ELVA HOWELL. “ A stitch in time saves nine.” Began to grow tall on November 23, 1874, in Troy, N. Y. She claims as relatives, Will Carleton and Franklin Pierce. From the latter’s family she inherited a trunk full of old- fashioned dresses, which have made her in great demand when plays are to be given. Although she has been kept busy repairing them when returned, her cheerfulness in lending them will not seem so strange when it is known that her favorite recreation is sewing. She says her greatest ability is “to get things twisted,” but we doubt it, on account of her well-known forensic ability, as shown in the Debating Society. To 8 s . 72 /pc>3 Class Book. MINNIE MARIA HOYT. “Min,” “Hoytie,” “Minerva.” “ A pleasant smiling cheek , a speaking eye." Minnie was born in the year 1881 in LaGrange, N. Y. She received a large part of her education at Quincy School, Vassar Preparatory. Then and there she gave us first evidence of her practical wisdom and common sense by entering Mount Holyoke in preference to Vassar. Her purpose in coming to college was to gain a few ideas. Among those which she has successfully acquired, we would mention her knowledge of German, Botany and artistic skill. At this present writing, she is numbered among the few who have accepted a position in which to teach next year. igoj Class Book. 73 HELEN HENDRICKSON HUME. “Humie,” “Limp.” “ O she was gentle , mild, and virtuous." It was a famous day for Wyoming in the year 1882 when Helen first opened her eyes, looked around and said, “Why!” “Speech was made for man to disguise his thoughts in,” and it might be truthfully added, “she practiced what she preached.” Alas! she could not have inherited any integrity from her famous ancestor, David Hume. We could not call Helen a shark, because she confesses that her most glaring deficiency is “Brains,” and it has been well demonstrated by reliable scientists that sharks’ brains are well developed; yet how could any one less than a shark take the four-year course in three years and a half? 74 tqoj Class Book. MYRA IRENE HUNTER. “Kid,” “Cheerful Sinner.” “ Gently comes the world to those who are cast in gentle mould." Myra uttered her first gentle cry in Pownal, Vermont, on the fourteenth of November, 1881. Nothing that wasn’t gentle has since been known to be thought, spoken or done by her. Her present home is in Williamstown. When we tell you that, in this case, familiarity has not bred contempt, perhaps you can guess which man's college she believes to be the best in the land. Common sense is the trait in woman she most admires. Her own was manifested by making Biology her major in college. IQ 03 Class Book. 75 GWENDOLEN MARSHALL JONES. “Gwen,” “Baby Jones,” “Jaby Bones,” “Gwenischen,” “Gwenibus. ” “ Maiden with the meek brown eyes In whose orb a shadow lies Like the dusk in evening skies." October 29, 1880, in Connecticut, was one of those clear Fall days which drive common mortals to activity, but “Gwen” immediately went to sleep without even a look at the interesting world which greeted her. Sleeping has been her favorite recreation ever since. Perhaps this propensity is the secret of the cheering effect of a look at “Gwen’s” face in the hustle and bustle of college life. If you know of an artist who is seeking a study in brown, just send him to “Gweinschen.” Her devotion to Yale blue will not be the slightest hindrance, for this is hidden too deep to find outward expression. Literary Editor of 1903 Llamarada Board; Senior Dramatics. 7 6 jyoj Class Book. MARY KILBOURN. “Mary Sunshine.” “ Good to be merie and wise." Mary entered upon her sunshiny course of life at South Lancaster, Mass., April 25, 1880. It may be that her cheerful- ness, as well as her just pride, is derived from her long line of protoplasmic ancestry; whether it is so or not, Mary’s unfail- ing good nature has survived even the hard duty of taking care of Mr. Nourse at table. It has been maintained, we believe, largely by her habit of taking early morning walks, and has never been inspired by an occupation, vexatious to many — that of catching frogs. The fact that she is proficient in this occupa- tion points to a fondness for science, which is further made evident by her statement that her favorite domestic work is Chemistry Lab. work ; her most valuable course, the Cat Course, and her chief ambition in life to become as broad-minded as Dr. Clapp. Such an ambition would prove excellent judgment to be one of Mary’s characteristics, were it not already proved by her work on the Executive Committee of the class for Senior year. Class Executive Committee, 1902-1903. igoj Class Book. 77 MARY ALICE KILMER. “Mamie,” “Moll,” “Maria.” “She takes this life as though it were for ease alone." Began her career with a series of wails and gesticulations supposed to foretell respectively a love of singing and a natural gift for playing on musical instruments. Perhaps she could tell better than we whether those first speeches were delivered in Latin, French, German, Spanish, Italian, English, or in that delightfully unintelligible conglomeration of all those tongues so graciously bestowed as a mark of favor upon her intimate friends. We regret to state that the exact date of her first skating expedition is unknown to history, for never until that day did she fully realize the joys of life. To her friends it is a well-known fact that though she got lost once on her way to college, while at college she can always be found, if not in the reception-room, then playing on the Chapel organ or resting in the Pepper-box. 78 igoj Class Book . ANNIE DEAN KNIGHT. “Nan,” “Bobby.” “ She was a scholar , and a ripe and good one." Annie was born in Hopedale, Mass., May 1 6, 1882, and remained true to her native town, preparing for college in the Hopedale High School. Annie is of a more retiring nature than her distinguished ancestor, General W. S. Draper, the former ambassador to Italy, because she says that she came to Mount Holyoke to be as far removed from the evils of society as possible. Annie’s tender years may account for her extreme shyness, and we feel that she now needs the sterner atmosphere of university life to complete her education. “Nan” claims as her greatest deficiency, “sense,” and, as her favorite recreation, “doing nothing,” and her friends all testify that the former should have been cultivated for the sake of the latter. To 8e. Excellent in German. igoj Class Book. 79 ETHELIND CARTLAND KNIGHT. “Dit,” “Knightie, “Simple Simon.” “I do but sing because I must." Ethelind started out on her search for knowledge at West- brook, Maine, on October 2, 1881. She continued her search in the Westbrook High School and gained so much there that she was forced to come to college “to find out how much she didn't know.” After choosing Mount Holyoke, “because it was best suited to her ambition,” she set herself anew to the task, shut herself into it, and at the end of her Senior year is able to announce that she has discovered, through the help of the great philosopher, Hume, that no one can ever know anything. Therefore, she is comforted with the thought that she knows as much as anyone. Do you suppose that she will ever find out how much she doesn’t know? 8o 1903 Class Book. HELEN KNOWLTON. “Professor,” “Pussy.” “ Happy am J, from care I'm free . Why aren't they all contented like me." At Farmington, Maine, on October 9, 1879, Helen first “bounced” into the world and ever since by her energetic manner, has kept up her reputation to do some one a good turn. After two years in Bates College, she decided to leave her native state and the haunts of man, dear as they were to her, and to try the quieter, gentler atmosphere of Mount Holyoke. She was thoroughly devoted to the Brigham Seniors and this devotion, perhaps, as well as anything, indicates how strongly she has become attached to her foster Alma Mater. Helen, as well as some others in 1903, has her special “Darling,” to whom she attributes what is best and most valuable — well, in fact, all that is worth anything. Senior Dramatics. igoj Class Book. 81 MARION FLORENCE LANSING. “Mary Anne,” “Vaddy,” “Savvy” (contractedMrom Savonorola), “Jake.” “ Little nameless , unremembered acts of kindness arid of love." Mar-i-on Flor-ence Lan-sing is the class ba-by. When she grad-u-ates she will be twen-ty years and four-teen days of age. Mar-i-on was born in Wa-ver-ly, Mass-a-chu-setts, but she re-sides in Cam-bridge. She came to col-lege “to grow up.” If you look at her you will think that she has suc-ceed-ed. Her work shows a ma-ture mind, too. Did she not write a son-net which lacked po-et-ic at-mos-phere? She has al-so ac-quired the art of be-ing in-ane to keep her friends from be-ing blue. She has had — no, she thought she had the mumps. But in this she was de-ceived. She knows that she has had Mid-dle High Ger-man. Her fa-vor-ite ex-press-ions are “Good land!” and “Honestly!” Un-der-class girls like Mar-i-on, es-pe-cial-ly the Fresh-men. Her fa-vor-ite do-mes-tic work is dust-ing. She likes it be-cause she can be so-cia-ble while do-ing it. To de. 82 igoj Class Book. CAROLINE FRANCES LEAVITT. 1> A heart to resolve , a head to contrive , and a hand to execute . ” In the sunrise kingdom, on May 5, 1878, Frances awoke to the problems of life with a serious look of determination written on her brow. “Come hither, look in the eye,” will there ever be a time when Frances shall see a need and having seen it fail to meet it so far as it lies in her power? She has actively expressed her aim in life since she has been in college. The Association, the Students’ League and the class could testify that she has so far endeavored “to make the best use possible of her life in service for others.’’ “The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.’’ r K. Mandolin Club ; Chairman of Class Prayer-meeting Committee, 1 897- 1899; Executive Committee of Students’ League, 1898-1899, 1901-1902; Class President, 1901-1902; Recording Secretary of Y. W. C. A., 1898-1899. Presi- dent of Y. W. C. A., 1902-1903. ipoj Class Book. 83 LENA LEA LEWIS. “ In small proportions we just beauties see." Came into the world on December 6, 1879, at Tryon, Prince Edwards Island, Canada, only to say that she came to Mount Holyoke: ( a ) To satisfy her curiosity; ( b ) Because Mount Holyoke is the most unique. Banjo Club. 8 4 1903 Class Book. SARAH AUGUSTA LOOMIS. “Sally,” “Granpapig.” “ Thoii hast no sorrow in thy song. No winter in thy year." Out in Memphis, Mo., on November 2, 1880, Sarah’s face first became wreathed in smiles and ever since she has continued to greet her friends with a cheery face and a pleasant smile. We would not be cruel enough to liken her to a Cheshire cat, but she mentioned a “yallar” cat among her distinguished relatives. She admits that her favorite recreation is “teasing people, ” and we all agree with her and we would further add that not infrequently does she indulge in this. Story-telling is her forte and should have been her future ambition rather than a fisher by the sea. It sounds rather suspicious, Sarah, to give as the pleasantest event of your course, “Moonlight — Prospect — Senior — Freshman year.” Treasurer of Athletic Association, 1901-1902. igoj Class Book. 85 SUE ELIZABETH MacWILLIAMS. “Suzie,” “Suzanne,” “Tobe,” “Susibus.” “ She speaks reservedly , but she speaks with force." Sue showed mathematical precision from the moment of entering on life, June 29, 1881, at New Haven, Conn. A period of preparation at Hillhouse High School emphasized her natural bent, and she entered Mount Holyoke determined to take every course in Mathematics that should be open to her. That this line of conduct has not resulted in unalloyed bliss may be inferred from the fact of her confessing that if she were to go through college again she would take less of the adorable subject. It is a matter of conjecture as to whether or not she would take more work along literary lines, for although the jamming of Sophomore Lit. was particularly distasteful to her, and even at the beginnning of her Senior year she would have felt it quite impossible to write a daily theme, a half-year of agreeable work has given foundation for the remarkable state- ment that her greatest proficiency is in writing “Daily Themes” ! There must be a mistake here, for We should expect it to be business capacity after the way in which she has managed the finances of the class and of the Y. W. C. A. and has assisted the Business Manager of the Llainarada. W Cl. Basket-ball Team, 1899-1903; Assistant Business Manager of 1903 Llamarada; Class Treasurer, 1899-1900; Treasurer of Y.W. C. A. , 1902-1903. 86 1903 Class Book. EDITH FROTHINGHAM MANDELL. “Mandy,” “Chub.” “ Still to be neat , still to be drest As you were gomg to a feast." July 21, 1880, in the height of the farming and picnic season, Edith Frothingham Mandell opened her mouth and with great enthusiasm ejaculated, “Let’s have a picnic!” In the intervals between picnics she managed to fit for college in the Cambridge Latin School, and came to Mount Holyoke because of her desire “to gain some acquaintance with the doctrine of education.” This desire was inherited from her ancestor, Daniel Webster. Edith’s future occupation is farming. She is peculiarly fitted for this work, because of her excessive neatness and because of her fondness for domesticity. Her friends are still in doubt which of the two Prom, men will be her assistant. 2 & X. Class Executive Committee, 1900-1901. igoj Class Book. 87 FLORENCE GERTRUDE MANN. “Mannie,” “Flossie.” “ A Man(n) of mark.” A rather small person, but! when she wants a thing she gets it; she knows what she wants and, more than that, knows how to get it without letting others know she has it. Sometimes she makes a break, but unless you see it yourself right off you will never know it from her. In fact, she is much in the habit of letting others know nothing of what she thinks or does. Some- what of a shark — that is, she studies her lessons for about five minutes and then recites them well. Her work is rather uneven at times and her vanity was once very much hurt by the fact that after she had spent hours in the Lib. reading Pedagogy references, because Mr. Bell had complimented her on her note-taking, she then only drew a B. 88 190$ Class Book. ISABELLE SELWYN MATHISON. “Tumpy.” “ Fashioned so slenderly .” Can it be possible that Isabelle’s age goes up into large numbers as well as her height? She is evidently unwilling to confess it, whatever it is, and says only that she was born at Poquetannock, Conn. The name of the place is a long one; what a coincidence! By rights, everything about Isabelle ought to be long or tall. Yet no one has ever heard her make a long speech; monosyllabic answers are all she consents to give. Maybe it is because of the lack of something to say, which she asserts to be her most glaring deficiency, but this hardly seems possible, for usually the people who say the least have the deepest thoughts. Even if she does lack something to say, Isabelle has learned one thing in her college life — how to “adjust herself to people of various kinds,” and also of various heights. To 8e. igoj Class Book. 89 ANNA GRACE McGOVERN. “Terry.” 1 '■Mistress of herself. ” Who can blame Grace for sighing since she drew her first breath of life on July 26, 1879 — first, because the world gave her such a warm reception and, secondly, because she found herself in the midst of the hustling city of Brooklyn. We always stand in awe of girls who prepare at the Girls’ High School in Brooklyn, so we have not been surprised to have Grace carry off one of greatest college honors, namely, that of editor of the Mount Holyoke. Most people are glad to claim one talent, but there must have been a hole in the bag, for we find Grace not only a prominent member of the Glee Club, but also a star actress. Without doubt her chief ambition in life is to go camping with “the crowd.” W.Dj. Glee Club; the Mount Holyoke Board, 1901-1903; Editor-in-Chief of the Mount Holyoke , 1902-1903; Class Executive Committee, 1900-1901 ; Senior Dramatics. 90 rpoj Class Book . GRACE KENDALL McKIBBEN. “Libby,” “Kid.” il S/ie is yoit?ig, and of a 7ioble, modest nature .” She started upon her journey to Mount Holyoke from Swatow, China, in January, 1881. Pausing at Granville, Ohio, for a preparatory course at the Shepardson School, and again for three years in Chicago University, she did not reach us until the beginning of our Senior year. The fact that she believes “1903 is perfection” bespeaks her ready loyalty. Among her notable distinctions we would mention two in particular — she is the Senior guardian at Mrs. Purington’s; secondly, she was the only Senior, upon September 2 2d, who wore her cap and gown without the guilty look of self-conscious pride. The latter fact may be attributed to “former experience.” igoj Class Book. 9i JULIA ADELAIDE METCALF. “Judy,” “ Jule. ” “ Her life a journey 'twixt her home and school .” Arrived in Northampton on April 2, 1880, but left it to come to us on account of the rural scenery afforded by South Hadley; also because had she stayed in Northampton she would have been lonely (all others having left the town) and solitude is not agreeable to her. Her love for scenery has been greatly increased by a European trip of which the central point of interest was Naples. She also became deeply interested, from an historical standpoint doubtless, in several less presuming places — among them Waterloo (Belgium?). Hence, Tuesday is her favorite day. (N. B. — The logic of this may not be evident, but is there). She says her future occupation is undecided. We wonder if the foregoing remarks would throw any light on what it is to be? 92 igoj Class Book. ANNIE LAVINIA MILLER. “Mill,” “Milly,” “Ann,” “Livy.” “ And all that' s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes." “Ann” was born on the eleventh of January, 1881, at Portland, Maine, but it was not long before the attractions of Mount Holyoke proved so strong for her that she took up her residence in the same town with the College. This made it unnecessary for her to live in the dormitories, and “Ann” has never discovered all the joys and delights of the hard work and the rush of engagements which this entails until her Senior year. She has thoroughly enjoyed these last months and says that her favorite dormitory is BRIGHAM, and that the greatest value of her college life has been gained from living there. No small part of this has come from companionship with the Faculty who oversees the table at which “Ann” sat the last half of the year! A. A. Banjo Club, 1900-1903; Leader of Banjo Club, 1901-1903; Class Executive Committee, 1901-1902. igoj Class Book. 93 ROSETTA SCHUYLER MONTGOMERY. ‘ 1 Her face shyned bright , And made a sunshine in the shady place." In Muncy, Penn., there was born on March 15, 1880, Rosetta Schuyler Montgomery, who has been one of the class poets, don’t you know? A poet without an imagination is a rarity; it is only one more proof of 1903’s unusual qualities, that it possesses such an one in Miss Montgomery. There must be some power not yet discovered or at least not named, by psychologists, which enables her to produce imaginative bits of literature without the use of the imagination. This is her greatest deficiency — glaring, indeed; but her greatest pro- ficiency consists in being late. Now everyone knows that in spite of a leisurely appearance and very leisurely habits, Rosetta is brimming over with energy. Why is she then so often late? Could her energy have been wholly expended in yelling the yells that were, or is she incapable of applying it in any way other than in enthusiasm for 1903, which is “all-around and far- away the finest, best and very nicest class in this or any other country?” 94 igoj Class Book. HARRIET CLEVELAND MOORE. “Sunshine,” “Polkydot,” “Motheree. ” “ True as the needle to the pole , Or as the dial to the sun." Harriet Cleveland Moore on the sixteenth day of August, 1878, at Holden, Mass., opened her mouth and laughed. She liked the sound so well that ever since she has continued to laugh when pleased. She must have been born neat and orderty, for no one could become so to such an extent otherwise. Harriet says her favorite recreation is washing and that when she has a million she will endow the laundries. May that happy day soon come ! Ask Mr. Bell for information regarding the Pedagogy note-book which he declared was the neatest he had ever seen. Faithfulness is one of Harriet’s strong points; you can always depend on her. She says her favorite expres- sion is “all of sudden” ; her favorite walk the bird- walk. igoj Class Book. 95 MARY ADDISON NEWHALL. “Maisie,” “Cunning,” “Uncle Jack.” “ And oh! she da7ices such a way , The sun upon an Easter day Is not half so fair a sight.” Began to crawl from chair to chair on September 21, 1881, in Lynn, Mass. Having a “Honey darling” of an own cousin at Amherst, she decided to come to Mount Holyoke rather than to Radcliffe. (N. B. — Smith was left entirely out of the question, as she is a person of considerable sense, despite her good looks). Her linguistic ability was recognized soon after she entered college, and she was requested to join the infant prodigy German class and become a member of the Alliance Frangaise. She has lent tone to the Choral Club for four years, and to the Glee Club the past year. She is not of a diffusive nature, but has concentrated her attention on three subjects — her room- mate, the Rockefeller guest-room, and the doctor’s office. To 8e. Executive Committee Td 8e, 1902-1903; Glee Club, 1902-1903. 9 6 igoj Class Book. MARTHA MAY NORTON. “Mart,” “Mattie,” “Fat Mat,” “Chunky One.” “ To be merry best becomes you , for out of question you were born in a merry hour." Martha came into the world with a short, quick step, on July 4, 1880, at Lakeville, Conn. Round and roly-poly she was then; round and roly-poly she is now. Quickness has never been a characteristic applied to a duck, but there are exceptions to every rule. Could one call her gait rolling? But yet it is a little too jerky, is it not? That’s like her voice — jerky, particularly in that song about the “state of things,” you know. And did you ever hear her laugh? If you have, you must have wanted to laugh, too, for it’s contagious, to say the least. Her chief ambition will never be achieved, it is to be feared, for all the squelches she received her Freshman year did not bring about the desired result, and nothing else can. It would be a pity, anyway, for how would a thin Clown, a thin Koko, or a thin End Man look? To 8 e . Senior Dramatics. igoj Class Book. 97 EDNA ALICE PARKER. “ Where more is meant than meets the ear." On December 13, 1880, Edna first began to argue with her friends about her corpulent size. The above subject has caused her many hours of dispute, but she has always had to finally acknowledge her defeat. Even though she continued her life among the New Hampshire hills, she did not seem to gain in weight perceptibly. Perhaps if she had entered heartily into her Gym. work she would have improved in this respect. “You horrid thing!” How familiar this expression sounds to the ears of her friends. Edna firmly believes that “Discipline is good for the soul,” for much against her wishes she took the “Cat” Course. We cannot say how successful this proved, but judging from her disgusted expression in the dissecting-room, we doubt whether the gain exceeded the loss to her disposition. 9 8 ipoj Class Book . MARY EVERETT PEASE. “Pease,” “Bobbie,” “Maysie Peasey,” “Late-Peas(e). ” “ A companion that is cheerful is worth gold." Mary Everett Pease, cheerfulness and all, is a “Green Mountain” girl. She was born in Burlington, September 28, 1882. She claims relationship to Ethan Allen and to Charlotte Cushman, also to Sarah Pease, one of the Salem witches, who saved her life by swimming. Mary does not cultivate athletics as her ancestor did for she abominates “gym. ” She has two favorite diversions— one is taking snap-shots, the other is doing her domestic work. All days but Wednesdays she can do it in twelve and three-tenths minutes. Is it an inheritance from her witch ancestor which causes “May” to be so devoted to “outside sweeping”? Her feelings on first wearing cap and gown she describes as of great joy accompanied by a strong inclination to strut. Here is a secret which must not be divulged: “May” once wrote a poem. The daily theme course was wholly responsible, so we hope the class won’t feel worried. igoj Class Book. 99 FRANCES WHITNEY PHILLIPS. “Philly Dear.” “Break, break, break." What do you think about Frances? Well, she’s all right. We rejoice that she entered life in 1880, so that she was ready for Mount Holyoke just in time to be a member of the Class of 1903. Were Sir Francis Drake and Robert Fulton living to-day, they could but be proud of so versatile a relative as she who, with Captain Richardson, has so successfully piloted 1903 through its Senior year. She states that one of the most unpleasant events of her course was the dropping of a pile of plates for which she was required to render a cash account later. The casual reader may think that this fact explains the applica- tion of the above quotation. Those who know Frances best will confess that the quotation is not so limited in its meaning as to refer to china (?) alone. Class Executive Committee, 1901-1902; Class Vice-President, 1902-1903; S. A. C. IOO igoj Class Book. MARY ELISE PINNEY. “Minney Pinney,” “Minn Pinn,” “Mag.” li A loving heart and leal within." Rockville, Conn. — the very name sounds substantial — and so when we say that “Minnie Pinney” deliberately woke to life there on February 7, 1880, no one will be surprised. This young woman has surprised us in many ways, but having such distinguished relatives how could she be otherwise? Who are they? Why, Governor Bradford, that sturdy pilgrim father, and last but not least, the two Ham-sons. You might not believe that “May” belongs to the patient toilers, because her Class Book answers show a strong tendency to back-slide — i. e. % down hill. Down hill? Yes, to the plant house. We could hardly believe our eyes when we saw most unpopular man’s college, “Amherst Aggie,” but we are certain that at least one graduate from that institution stands well in her estimation. We could almost feel resigned even to the decided preference she has had from the sterner part of our Faculty if she had not insisted on writing, my favorite course, “ Flora Culture." r. K. Class Chairman, 1899. 1903 Class Book. 101 EDITH WILDER POOLE. “Tedda.” '■'■Still amorous , and fond and billing .” Under the shadow of Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Mass., March 2, 1881, “Tedda” first saw the light of day. “Tedda” is a whole Soule-d girl and much devoted to her roommate ; in fact, when Lue is out of sight, “Tedda’s” voice may be heard calling, “Where's Lue?” or “Have you seen Lue?” Little did William Frederick Poole dream, when he invented the index which bears his name, that it would be so valuable to one of his near relatives. Did you ever go into the Library and not see “Tedda” working there? We could almost call her a grind, but Webster says — to grind is to reduce to a powder — and she is not even worn to the bone yet. r. K. Glee Club; Literary Editor of 1903 Llamarada; Lectureship Com- mittee, 1900-1901 ; Senior Dramatics. 102 igoj Class Book . ALETHEA ROXANNA PUFFER. “Buffer Puffer. ” “ Oh ! blest with temper whose unclouded ray Can make tomorrow cheerful as today." Alethea made her first appearance on September 29, 1881, at Methuen, Mass., and has continued to pay her respects to this town by calling it her home even to the present day. We thought of asking her sister, whom Alethea considers an authority in all things, to find out if there were any early indications of sentimentality. For an interesting psychological problem confronts us in this young lady. How can we reconcile the aversion to any expression of affection from friends with the assertion that her favorite walk is up Prospect and her most cherished spot on the Campus the grove? Perhaps in her sub- consciousness there are forces that will speedily fulfill her chief ambition in life, “to become sentimental.” To jus v. 1 9 03 Class Book. 103 HARRIET ANNA QUICK. “I never saw a sweeter maid , niore quaint , more pleasing nor more commendable .” Upon November 1, 1882, the old Quaker City of Philadelphia was once more made famous, this time by becoming the birthplace of Harriet. It was but natural, after spending her early life in or near this beloved city, that she should be familiar with its many institutions, and especially its best known one — founded by our noble Franklin. After the warm , interest that she evinced in its Glee Club (and other organizations) during her Freshman year, it looks a little strange to us that she places Yale as her favorite college of to-day. We predict a great future for Harriet, for she has proved herself a mighty worker and a most finished conductor of entertainments, committees, May-day frivolities and the like. On the stage, likewise, she has made a most enviable reputation. 2 . 0 . X. Class Executive Committee, 1901-1902. 104 ipoj Class Book. KATHERINE REID. “ There studious let me sit.” Listen my children, and give good heed To this truthful tale of Katherine Reid. Twas on June 25th of ’79, In Glasgow town, so old and fine, That this bright Scotch lass Of the Rob Roy tree, First began to studious be. This studious desire seems to have been dulled by Mount Holyoke influence, for she states in characteristic literary language : 1. Future occupation — Marry a man, if I can find a man. 2. Chief ambition — To get married. 3. Advice to Faculty — To get married. 4. Advice to college — To get more wedges. She also states that her favorite spot on the Campus is Box 271. We wonder why. ipoj Class Book. !05 EDITH HARRIS RICHARDSON. “Dicky,” “Teddy,” “Seedy,” “Edie,” “Edythe.” '■'■None know thee but to love thee , None name thee but to praise." Edith Harris Richardson was surrounded by love and respect on the first opportunity, October 29, 1881, at Athens, Ohio. A worthy ancestor has been distinguished in two ways — first by having Edith his namesake, and secondly, by giving his name to the city of Harrisburg, Pa. She prepared for college at Miss Buckingham’s School in Canton in such an admirable manner that she was immediately claimed as Vice-President of the class. Ever since then her aim in life, “to be useful somewhere, some- how,” has been recognized by the college. Her interests have been varied and unselfish, as is proved by her vital connection as valued adviser and worker with the Students’ League, Students’ Building, Y. W. C. A., and the class. The fact that she was elected unanimously as our class President for Senior year speaks for itself — or rather loudly and lovingly for her. 0 . X. Editor-in-Chief of 1903 Llamarada; Class Vice-President, 1899-1900; Executive Committee of Students’ League, 1900-1901; Vice-Presi- dent of Y. W. C. A., 1901-1902; President of the Class, 1902-1903; Chairman of Student Building Committee; Member for 1903 on the Income Fund Com- mitteee of the Mount Holyoke Alumnae Association; S. A. C. io6 igoj Class Book. MARION LOUISE RICHARDSON. “Mary Ann,” “Richie,” “Rarion Michardson.” “My firm nerves Shall never tremble Not long after May 18, 1880, in the town of Pelham, N. H., Marion Louise Richardson was seen writing a poem for amuse- ment. After practicing assiduously through childhood, it is not strange that Pinkerton Academy gave her into our hands: a poet prepared to write anything from class-yells to “O Holyoke Again Would Thy Daughters Unite.” It may be admiration for this talent as well as for her gymnastic ability, that has won her so many Freshman friends. Or is it because Marion is so good to them that they can’t resist her charms? Certainly we predict that she will make a popular teacher and will have plenty to do to “keep her out of mischief” writing letters of counsel and admonition to 1905 and 1906 girls. To jj,e’v. Executive Committee of To n^v, 1902-1903; Class Atriensis, 1 900-1 90 1 ; Class Historian; Senior Dramatics. J 9°3 Class Book. 1 °7 ESTHER ROESCH. “How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour?" Even Aurora (Illinois) caught Esther’s first laugh and the morntng was bHghter than usual. One of her objects in coming to Mount Holyohe was to “have four happy years,” and thf undiminished nng of her laugh to-day proves that this hope has w th the Consumers’ and Students' Leagues have been sufficiently heavy burdens to quench this joyous spirit Responsibility has rested safely in her hands. Her Eastern fiends are hoping her ambition in lif'e, “ to marry an Eastern pre^nt" but “a S s at i Sfied - ^ “* "° To de. Secretary-Treasurer of Consumers’ League, 1902-1903 : of T 6 8 e, 1901; Mandolin Club; President Secretary of Students’ League, 1902-1903. io8 igoj Class Book. MARGUERITE HERRICK ROGERS. “Babe,” “ ’Rastus,” “Herrick.” “Yes, social friend, I love thee well." Uttering her first present participle, she appeared on the scene in Bar Harbor, Maine, on January 22, 1882. Having grown sufficiently plump to make a presentable appearance at college, she left all her companions whom she had known in a merely playing way and entered Mount Holyoke. Immediately upon arriving, she began a search for huckleberries, but, it not being the season, was forced to abandon the search until Junior Prom, time, her Senior year. So, being of a cheerful disposition, and merely exclaiming “How poor!” she began investigations upon a feeble specimen of Lumbricus terrestris. Making the notable discovery that this noble animal’s salivary glands are the longest and most important part of its alimentary canal (being situated immediately below the pharynx), she won instant fame. Becoming in the future an eminent scientist! igoj Class Book. 109 ALMA AUGUSTA ROSE. “Rosie.” '•'■Push on! Keep moving!" Began to get rattled on May 4, 1880, in Lewiston, Maine. She chose Mount Holyoke as the most suitable place to show what good work she could do in German and accordingly entered its hallowed portals with quick, short steps, altogether unsuited to her tall figure. This incongruity was noted soon after her arrival and efforts were made to overcome it, but to no avail. We are much relieved to see that she has completed her college course without committing any acts of femicide, for, owing to the fact that she lost all sense of smell when young, she has the inconvenient habit when in Chem. Lab., of thrusting test-tubes of chlorine and the like under her fellow- students’ noses and requesting them to tell her if they smell. To jue'v. IIO ipoj Class Book. RUBY SANBORN. “Rube,” “Ruben,” “Rubenstein, ” “Rubifoam,” “Mexican, “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam,” “Brother Sanborn,” “Rubby,” “Tommy,” “Booby-Ruby,” “Muggins,” “Japanese Tommy.” f i i 'Sile?ice is the safegtiard of thy heart.” After February 3, 1881, the town of Sedalia, Mo., was proud to number among its inhabitants the famous acrobat, “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam.” We have strong proof that Ruby is closely related to the sure-footed animals, from her many trips over her favorite walk, the Mount Holyoke range. We would like to say much more about “Rube and her friends, ” but her nick- names took up so much room we are forced to omit it. Senior Dramatics. igoj Class Book. 1 1 1 ELIZABETH SEARS SARGENT. “Betsey,” “Beth.” “ We hurry and scurry at stroke of the bell." Have you ever heard of Jewett City, Conn.? Well, a dis- tinguished mathematician was born there, October 3, 1881 — one who later honored Mount Holyoke with her presence, and the Domestic Work Department there with her valuable assistance. Just one word about that. Do you know why the Senior steps have been kept so well this year? It’s because “Beth” Sargent had charge of Williston Hall, and in the intervals between eating doughnuts and making up frogging expeditions, she has overseen the sweeping. No one would ever think of “Beth” as having a grasping disposition, but pity * tis, ’tis true. Witness how she carried a ten-quart pail and the frog-net on long walks, hoping to earn five cents apiece for frogs. Problem: If “Beth” earned 27 1-2 cents, how many frogs did she catch? Senior Dramatics. I 12 igoj Class Book. SARA WINONA SEARS. “Sally,” “Silly Sally.” 4 ‘/ am a proper maiden. ” Sara was not born in Holyoke, but in Hinsdale, Mass., on April 23, 1880. Her father sent her to college to keep her out of mischief and she promptly chose Mount Holyoke because it was “near Amherst.” Amherst has not been the destination of so many of her journeyings as has Holyoke, however, and now, at the end of four years, her greatest regret is that she has spent so much time in that city. “They say” “Sally” is fond of another “Sally,” and also of the Music Department; in fact, she did vote for one of that department for the most compan- ionable Faculty. Glee Club. igoj Class Book . ii3 MARGARET SEYMOUR. “Mugs. ” “ Ministers' daughters a?id deacons' sons — ” Margaret first displayed athletic tendencies March 2, 1881, at Winchester, Mass. Since then the tendency has become marked, particularly in the line of skating and tennis playing, and has manifested itself in walking and skeeing, and in vocal powers, as well. To have as one’s ambition, “To skate, ride horseback, and play tennis,” when one already does them well, can only mean a desire to occupy one's time exclusively with them. “The running track” is Margaret’s favorite course in college, and vacation time Mount Holyoke’s most enjoyable feature. This almost makes us want to ask, “And why did she come to college?” Could it possibly be because “Sister” did? 4 igoj Class Book. MARY SEYMOUR. “Kid,” “Mamie,” “Marie.” “ Like — but oh! how different." Twin sister of the preceding, called “Seymour” in order that the speaker may not be obliged to tell whether it is Margaret or Mary. Athletic tendency, the same; displayed more in love of tramping and camping than in the commoner sports, though present in these to a degree a little above the average. Vocal power also well developed and well used until yelling — that is, except “Whoopee” — was abolished. Chief ambition as given, “To camp as long as I want to,” might be supplemented with, “To have strawberry shortcake for every meal.” Chief characteristic, ability to speak forcibly and with originality. It needs force, if not originality, to utter the opinion that Amherst is the most unpopular man’s college, in the face of strong evidence that all Amherst is not to be meanly held. 1903 Class Book. ”5 ABIGAIL GRACE SMITH. “Gail,” “Gailie,” “Gailibus.” ‘ ‘ Tell me , pretty maiden , Are there any more at home like you?" The city of Worcester, Mass., was gladdened on July 28, 1880, by the arrival of another Smith, who can trace her ancestry as far back as Captain John. Wherever this maiden has dwelt, this same happy effect has been produced. “Gail” says the most pleasant event in her college course was the winning of the basket-ball championship for the third successive year in 1903. This is not strange when to her was due a seventh part of the credit that this glorious event can be recorded in the annals of 1903. Her loving sympathetic nature has won many friends for her among the Faculty, as well as among the girls. Some of the former even call her “Gail,” and make exceptions to the general rule for her. However, she makes no distinctions, not even among the “wedges.” To fiiv. Basket-ball Team, 1900-1903 ; Corresponding Secretary of Y. W. C. A., 1901-1902; Executive Committee of Debating Society, 1901-1902; Treasurer of Athletic Association, 1901-1902; Chairman of Class Prayer-meet- ing Committee, 1902-1903. iqoj Class Book. 1 16 ALICE ELIZA SMITH. “Smithie,” “Smythe.” “I know her ... by her bright black eyes , her bright black hair , her rapid laughter .” Twenty-two years have passed since “Smithie” first saw the light of day in Chicopee, Mass. Her preparation for college was received at Williams Memorial Institute in New London, Conn. Desiring in the future her bread and butter, with plenty of jam, she came to college to fit herself to obtain the necessities of life. As a striking characteristic, one would mention her activity. This activity was most noticeable in her efficiency as a member of the May Day Committee for 1903. Of all recreations, she most delights in walking, and particularly, may we add, in showing friends about the Campus . . . and . . . golf links. Her future occupation is to be the uncommon one of chasing the Almighty Dollar. igoj Class Book. 1 1 7 IVA JUNE SMITH. “Ivy.” “ The hand that made thee fair hath 7 nade thee good." Became an all-round girl on June 18, 1880, in Montague, Mass. Her many abilities and her popularity in her class will be seen by looking at the list of offices below which she has held. Did you ever think that she looks like a nice white kitty? Well, you look at her next time, and see if you don’t notice it. She says that her favorite college is Williams, but perhaps this is because she rooms between Cora Dyer and Alice Eaton, or perhaps to conceal the fact that she is deeply interested in Tufts. To 8 e. Executive Committee of To 8 e, 1902-1903 ; Basket-ball Team, 1900-1903; Literary Editor of 1903 Llamarada; the Mount Holyoke Board, 1902-1903; Class Executive Committee, 1902-1903. igoj Class Book. 1 18 LAURA ETHEL SMITH. “ First awakened to the importance of study." We have not sufficient space to enumerate her distinguished relatives and ancestors, but accept her alone as a worthy representative of the name. In Salem, Mass., she was born, bred, educated and still has her home. At the age of eighteen she entered Mount Holyoke College, “to outline more clearly my ignorance.” Her continued desire “to increase in knowledge” is evidenced by the fact that her chief ambition in life is to wear a gold tassel. Her favorite spot on the Campus is Williston steps. By this you see her loyalty to the Senior Class. Her plans regarding the future are uncertain, but we doubt not that, whatever be her occupation, it will be characterized by earnestness and conscientious endeavor. igoj Class Book. 119 JESSIE GOODWIN. SPAULDING. “J. G.’’ “ Never idle a moment , but thrifty and thoughtful of others." Ever since Jessie “shuffled on this mortal coil,” in 1878, at Milldale, Conn., she has carried more than her share of this world’s work. It was not enough for her to hold one office, but she has been successful as President of the Debating Society and House Chairman of Mead Hall — this latter duty, as you all know, is a most onerous one. Among Jessie’s distinguished relatives we find Bishop Spaulding of Illinois, and it is rather surprising to find a direct descendant of such a man, proclaim- ing that her favorite walk is up to the Pepper-box, and that her favorite expressions are “Great Hat’’ and “Jinks.’’ Jessie’s chief ambition as head of the Domestic Department, is plainly foretold by her proficiency while in college in setting tables for breakfast, and it accords well with the fact that she plans to spend her future, “instructing youthful ideas in target practice. ’’ To juev. President of To juev, 1902-1903; Secretary-Treasurer of Stu- dents’ League, 1901-1902; House Chairman of Mead Hall, 1902-1903. I 20 ipoj Class Book . NELLIE MALVINA STEARNS. “Nell,” “Nellie Bly.” “ Thou'rt mild , too mild; I prithee, swear." Born December 6, 1879, in Chester, Vermont, and preparing at Vermont Academy Saxtons River, Vermont, Nellie has been a typical Vermont girl in her life at college — quiet, unassuming and smiling. One would suppose that she never had trouble in getting her work done at the proper time, but she says her greatest regret has been inability to do two things at one time. And this is in spite of the fact that Nellie has always been near the library and recitation buildings, having lived in Pearsons for four years. Nellie is fond of Pearsons. Will the new dormi- tory she is going to erect, when worth a million, be an exact pattern of it? ipoj Class Book. 1 2 1 LOUISE EVELYN STERNER. “Little Louie.” “/’;// not lean eiiough; but what a student .” “Little Louis” was little only for a brief period of her existence, begun in 1881. Soon her tendencies in the opposite direction became very evident. Her fond parents were loath to tear her from the many attractions of her happy home in Bethlehem, Penn., but constant expense in repairing furniture rendered it necessary to send this destructive young lady to some institution where such practices were prohibited (??). They thought Mount Holyoke would satisfactorily answer the conditions. Is Mount Holyoke furniture proof against “Louie”? Refer to the library for information. Let us hope, however, that she is sufficiently improved to warrant her safe return to the land of William Penn. Mandolin Club. 122 iqoj Class Book. LOUISE PAYSON STOWELL. “ Knowledge is power." Rode into the world January 30, 1880. Since that date she has been characterized by a fondness for horses and books. Since entering college a very loyal devotion to “our Darling” has been added to the two above named predilections. As to her favorite recreation, ask Mr. Boynton; no one knows or appreciates it more than he. Here is at least one member of 1903 who will be missed in a very practical way. Her love of learning is to be gratified next year by a course of study at Oxford. Will the hostelries in England have such generous patronage as those in America have had? igoj Class Book. 2 3 JEANE FORREST TAYLOR. “ Of all compositions she thought that the sonnet Best repaid all the toil she expended upon it." Many were the shouts- of “Whoopee!” when Jeane appeared in the world on July the Fourth, 1881, at Aberdeen, Scotland. Even two individuals in far-away Massachusetts joined in the chorus, and have continued to call “Whoopee!” on all occasions. This has not been the only impression Jeane has made; she has been successful in making one through her sonnet, and in making another, quite different, by her habit of disappearing altogether from college at frequent intervals. This habit is accounted for by her confession that “Sunday at home” is the most valuable feature of Mount Holyoke life. It might be the cause of her ability to flunk, were it possible to believe that after such a record as she has made in Miss Prentiss’ History courses, she were possessed of this ability. 124 ipoj Class Book. WINIFRED RICHARDS TILDEN. “Win,” “Tinnie Wilden,” “Skinnie Winnie,” “Tilly,” “Tildy,” “Freddie,” “Miss Wisconsin.” “ 77 / tell you right now." — IV. R. T. Way out in Ames, Iowa, “Win” first escaped being captured by the Indians on October 8, 1880, because she cried out in a loud voice, “What have I done!” It is the first time we ever knew that Ralph Waldo Emerson, Phillips Brooks and James Fenimore Cooper were related, but since veracity is one of “Win’s” virtues, and since she claims them as relatives, we would only ask her to write out the genealogical tree. The above fact will in part account for her excellent work on the Executive Committee and for her readiness to work behind the scenes. She won the fame which will always make her promi- nent among her classmates by her strenuous efforts on the sandwich committee her Junior year. X. A. Q. Class Executive Committee, 1902-1903. igoj Class Book. 125 ANNIE CAROLINE TRACY. “Ann,” “David Boffin, Esq.,” “Hubby,” “Villain,” “Trannie Acy. ” “ With sterling stamped from head to foot." Annie Caroline Tracy, “with a naughty little twinkle in her eye,” first looked upon this world in Marsovan, Turkey, April 19, 1879. She fitted for college in the Waverly, N. Y., High School, and then made a “high jump” into Mount Holyoke College, breaking all previous records. Various honors have befallen this versatile maiden, but the greatest was being made President of the Archaeological Society. Over this she presides with great dignity (when she attends the meetings). Her friends have considered this quotation appropriate: “Seemed washing her hands with invisible soap In imperceptible water.” What a reputation to have! No wonder that “Ann” needs to wash her hands for she uses her fountain pen freely for anything in a literary line from the “ Llamy ” calendar to scholarly essays on art. Incidentally, too, she wrote our “Ivy Song” and our “Class Prophecy.” To juev. Literary Editor of 1903 Llamarada; Vice-President of To juev , 1902-1903; House Chairman of Brigham Hall, 1902-1903; Class Executive Committee, 1902-February, 1903; Class Prophet. 126 1^03 Class Book . ALICE VanDOREN. “Bunch,” “Punch,” “Mrs. Micawber,” “Sinny,” “Alie Dorey.” 1 1 The light that lies In woman's eyes." Alice VanDoren first displayed gullibility in Tyre, N. Y., March 13, 1881. Miss VanDoren fitted for college in the Albany High School, where she laid in a store of long words from which she has frequently drawn since her residence at Mount Holyoke. She is undeniably a shark. No one else would have thought of referring to James’ Psychology, Chapter xxiv, page 385, for sensations upon receiving a summons to the President’s or Registrar’s office. Only Alice would think psychologically at such a critical time; the rest of us would consider it merely as a tragic historical event, portending dire disaster. She does not like gym. work, but — she can “speak Greek as naturally as pigs squeak.” Yes, and she once made a brilliant recitation in Bible III. In fact, no one has even known her to flunk. She gives the Mount Holyoke range as her favorite walk, and will enthuse at a moment’s notice, if you mention mountains to her. To jusv. Chairman of Class Prayer-meeting Committee, 1901-1902. igoj Class Book . i 27 HARRIET CROSS VanWAGNER. “Van/' “Coon.” “Harrie,” “Uncle Bill,” “Banny-doodles. ” “ Gentle , mild and virtuous." A future domestic scientist opened her eyes on a very sunshiny world, August 20, 1880, in Madison, N. J., and arrived at Mount Holyoke College in the fall of 1899. She neglected to give the reason for this step, but it has proved to be a wise one, for from her life here “Hattie” has gained knowledge highly valuable to one of her profession, knowledge not only of business methods, but even of how to economize room space. It was rather necessary for her to learn this early in her career; how otherwise could she put on a limited wall space all the flags, banners, pipes, frames, and caps which must be there? And still she does not become blue, except in outward appear- ances two or three times a year. Banjo Club; Assistant Business Manager of The Mount Holyoke, 1900- 1901. Business Manager of The Mount Holyoke , 1901-1902. 128 ipoj Class Book . HELEN ELIZABETH VOGLESON. “ Faultily Faultless." This dark-eyed maiden quietly began her journey through life on July 22, 1878, at Columbiana, Ohio. She remained true to her native state, preparing for college at Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio, and she took her Freshman year there, coming to us at the beginning of her Sophomore year. Helen bids fair to attain her highest ambition, which is to become a librarian, since she has been one of the land-marks at the Art Library for the past two years. Helen deserves honorable mention as the neatest girl in the class and she reminds one of Spotless Town. It would almost be a relief to see her hair disarranged or hooks on her skirt hanging by their eyelids. igoj Class Book. 129 RUTH NAOMI WALKER. “Rufus,” “Oofie,” “Ru,” “Miss Valker.” ‘ l Of manners gentle; Of affections mild (?)” Began to admire her sister on November 10, 1880, in Union, Conn. She says she came to Mount Holyoke, “Because my sister did.” On entering college she extended this faculty for admiration toward her four-years’ roommate and later toward some members of the Faculty. Her ability to worry is also much developed, but that there has been no necessity for this can be proved by the fact that she has been a faithful member of the Glee Club for four years. Her faithfulness extends in all directions, as was recognized by 1903 when they chose the Senior Class Secretary. Glee Club. i3o Jpoj Class Book. EDITH MAYNARD WALLACE. “Edie.” “ For nature made her what she is , And ne'er made sic unit her." In the bustling city of Boston on March 24, 1879, “Edie” opened her large brown eyes and timidly looked around. The rush and roar of the “Hub” proved too much for this shy, timid bird, and she soon migrated to Nashua, where in the seclusion of the woods and fields she could enjoy a life which was much more to her taste. It was here that she first began to prowl around under stiles and stumps seeing things, and so when she came to Mount Holyoke it was not long before her naturalistic tendencies were discovered and she was forced to come out of her shell. Who cannot recall Edith armed with frog-net and pail wandering slowly along by the upper lake or some secluded pool patiently and yet eagerly waiting for a pair of bulging eyes to appear among the water weeds? You must not suppose that her skill lay alone in the manipulation of a frog-net, because she was equally as skilled with her pencils, and proved a valuable assistant to the Art Department. 1903 Class Book. 13 RUTH PORTER WARD. “Rufus,” “Porter.” '■Better late than never." “Born in Brookline, Mass., December 10, 1881, one of the immortal few of whom it was once said, “What a sight!” She opened her eyes a little too late to see her distinguished ancestor, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Ruth has always kept this lack of previousness as a prominent characteristic. She is even behind the times when she states that Amherst is the most popular man’s college. This fact might seem to contradict her statement that her occupation is to be teaching. Her extreme neatness and her success in managing Pearsons Hall will recommend her for any position. House Chairman of Pearsons Hall, 1902-1903. 132 igoj Class Book . MARTHA TAPPAN WEBSTER. “Empty,” “Kidlet.” “ I'm told that you write in public prints ; ef true. It's nateral you should know a thing or two." Began to show signs of brilliancy on September 26, 1882, in Gardiner, Maine. From her external appearance you would at once know that she was a relative of Miss Hannah Noble. She “came so merry, from the peaceful cemetary,” to Mount Holyoke on purpose to flunk Bible. Question: Was this due to the illegibility of her handwriting or to Alice Cook’s tipping her chair backward? In spite of this fact, she got into the Debating Society. Question: How many A’s in German does it take to balance an F in Bible? In the winter time she is lost to sight completely in an immense astrachan collarette and huge gray tarn. In fact, but for a glimpse of a pair of eye-glasses and a little red nose, you would not know there was any girl there — but, rats, what’s the difference? To 5e. igoj Class Book . 133 LUCY CAROLINE WELLS. “Lu.” “ The reason firm , the temperate will , Endurance, foresight, strength and skill." On May 21, 1881. at East Onondaga, N. Y., Lucy began to go to the “root of things and to raise them to the “wth” power. She did not long remain inland, but migrated to the Atlantic Coast to prepare for Mount Holyoke at the Brighton High School, Boston. Lucy tells us that her first, last and only domestic work has been errand girl for the Observatory; this fact alone speaks strongly because we all know the mental strain connected with such work. We were not surprised to find that Lucy kept a cash account for the full four years; it would have been quite against her methodical nature if she hadn’t. We all agree with Lucy in that her most glaring deficiency is silence, but the poet says, “Silence is Golden.” To fiev. Secretary-Treasurer of To f-iev, 1901-1902; Class Treasurer, 1901-1902. 134 1903 Class Book. FLORENCE DONNELL WHITE. “Fliss,” “Idjit,” “Id,” “Heathen.” “ Ye gods , how she can talk." Permit me to state that, on the twenty-third of January, 1882, in Alma, Me., there began a most rapid, original and idiosyncratic flow of language, of the purest and most elegant English, mixed with an occasional Italian ejaculation and French verb, which French was so idiomatic and fluent that you would suspect her of not having been born in her native town, but while on a visit to — Paris. Allow me to remark that this left its much-loved home in Bangor at the tender age of seventeen and entered Mount Holyoke, to become the mainstay of the French Department in the capacity of both prize pupil and assistant professor. Immediately after graduation it is going abroad to continue its work as C. T. among the Parisians. We would like to add that the majestic owner of this large and glorious gift of speech has distinguished herself and her class as Art Editor of the 1903 Llamarada , and is a prime favorite with everybody who knows her. To de. Art Editor of 1903 Llamarada Board; Class Executive Commit- tee, 1900-1901. igoj Class Book . 35 AMY ELIZABETH WIGGIN ‘Wig/' “ Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too." Amy Elizabeth Wiggin first became a “Ma(i)niac” at Auburn, Maine, the twenty-eighth of April, 1879. She began to grow tall at once and continued to do so until about the time that she entered college. Then she stopped development in this line and began to grow in knowledge. She had laid a good foundation for this growth in the Edward Little High School, where she fitted for college. Amy states that her most glaring deficiency is brains, but this is altogether too common a complaint to be especially characteristic of her. She is devoted to Floriculture, so much so that she thinks of making it her life work. Will she succeed Mr. Bates as college florist is the great problem now, or will she retire to Auburn? Botany and Zoology are kindred studies; we suppose this is why Amy shows such commendable interest in the “Zo” department. Perhaps this power of correlation was what enabled Amy to endure the Everett House and the making up of college work which she lost while there. She’s plucky, any way. i3 6 igoj Class Book. ALICE ROSENKRAUS WILSON. “Pick,” “Willie.” “ Joy files monopolists: it calls for two." Her hair began to grow curly on November 18, 1881, in Blairstown, N. J. There is scarcely any need to say what state she comes from, since anyone who has ever heard her say “caow, ” knows at once. After preparation at Blair Academy she came to Mount Holyoke because the domestic work system attracted her as being of some practical value in her future occupation. But, alas! she has not spent her time here as profitably as she might have, for, instead of peeling potatoes in the kitchen, she chose to dust the Chapel! She intends to enter upon her future occupation within a few months, although it does not seem exactly suited to a young person with such talent in the line of base-ball as she possesses. igog Class Book. 137 LUELLA PARKER WINSHIP. “Lue.” “ Willing and able." On May 3 1 , 1880, “Lue” first opened her eyes, hesitated for one second, and then sent forth a heavy shower of unprounce- able words with such ease and rapidity that only one word, “Tedda,” could be clearly understood. After a few months there was no longer doubt concerning the growing significance of this word for her, nor has there been since, even in the course of twenty-two years. During this time, “Lue’s” mind has developed so rapidly that she found at least four years ago that fellow students could not be her most congenial associates in college life. She confesses at the close of her course that she has only pleasant recollections of the performance of her duty as Senior opposite. Accompanying the unusual intellectual development is a faculty for conducting business affairs which found expression in the financial management of the 1903 Llarnarada. It seems strange that practical business-like “Lue” should think first of the preservation of the Pepper-box when asked what 1903 has done for the college. Yet — is it so strange after all? r K; To /uir. Business Manager of 1903 Llarnarada. 138 igoj Class Book. ALICE CHRISTINE WOODS. “ Full of virtue, bounty , worth and qualities .” The musical voice of Alice Woods was first heard at 19 Beacon street, Natick, Mass., on November 15, 1880. Even at that early date it was readily to be seen that Alice would event- ually become a member of the Glee Club and of the Choral Club of Mount Holyoke College. But no one suspected how valuable she would become in Mead Hall as chief soloist and leader of the house music. She fitted for college in the Natick High School and like a sensible girl preferred Holyoke to Wellesley. If you want to know about Alice’s superior virtues, ask the underclass girls in Mead, especially the Freshmen. She can be motherly and they all appreciate this fact. Her most striking proficiency is in the hair line. It has always been a mystery to her friends how Alice could keep her head so level when it is so heavily loaded with hair. She doesn’t get easily flustrated, however, and her hair always looks as smooth as a pussy-cat’s when it’s not rubbed the wrong way. Glee Club, 1900-1903. igoj Class Book. i39 EDITH LYDIA WOODWARD. “Gramp,” “Woodard.” ‘ 'Her feet beneath her petticoat Like little mice peeped in and out." Began to study logic on December 9, 1879, in Torrington, Conn. After teaching a year in her native high school, she entered upon her career of iniquity at Mount Holyoke. The first thing she did was to cut Chapel; the next, to cut church; the next, to take a sit-up on somebody else’s night, etc., ad infinitum. Her Senior year, however, after receiving a note from the President of the League, she decided to reform, and went to Chapel three times in succession. It was on one of these occasions that she was actually seen wearing cap and gown. She is another one of those Chemistry sharks who think they own the Lab. when they are up there washing bottles. If you ever meet her, do kiss her, she is so fond of it. 140 igoj Class Book. KATHARINE FLEMING WORCESTER. “Cassie Wooster,” “Blossom.” i( 0 sleep , it is a gentle thing , Beloved from pole to pole." Katharine Fleming- Worcester was born in the state of large mosquitoes at South Orange, November 6, 1881. She thinks her most striking proficiency is in cutting paper designs; she does this well, but some think that she has more ability in other lines. She has been ground on her proficiency in drink- ing milk ever since she entered college — perhaps before. Who knows? Perhaps her ability in literary lines is due to her kin- ship with Joseph Worcester, lexicographer. In her Senior year, Katharine actually condescended to elect an easy course; she claims to be interested in Botany. We suppose that accounts for her being so far advanced in it as to be allowed to take course 9. Her favorite flower is Sweet Peas(e). To 8s. igoj Class Book. 141 LAURA ANNA YALE. “Yalie,” “Daphy,” “Cimmy” (snort for Cimmabue). “ April first ( widely cursed ), Laura Yale , in a gale; (Not a fool ) always cool , Sat upon the organ stool." Since that memorable year 1880, not once has Laura failed to enthuse at the mention of music. She came to Mount Holyoke “in search of a minister,” but where is he? She must keep him in the shoe-bag, the absence of which she says has caused her greatest regret during her college course. We prophesy great success for her in her future occupation of ■“waiting for something to turn up.” Banjo Club ; Senior Dramatics. FORMER MEMBERS “ They are gone but not forgotten." Frederika Abraham Lizzie Cassandra Aldrich Mabel Ray Avery Harriet Elizabeth Ball, 3 @ A Ida McKinley Barber, 2 01 Marion Holmes Bassett Alice Morrison Bell Mabel Sophia Bliss Margaret Hutcheson Booth 3 ® A Mary Helen Broeksmit, 3 $ A Mabel Nutting Brown Miriam Feronia Carpenter Elizabeth Roberts Clark Blanche Alfaretta Cole Bessie Connolly Elizabeth Hanna Craig Marion Lincoln Cummings Louisa Jane Dakin Alice May Davis Lucy Cable Elliott, W £1 Nellie Carolyn Farlee Addie Beatrice Fiske Alice Ethel Forsythe Angeline Latham Geer Laura Goodrich Elizabeth Grosvenor Greene Ethel Collingwood Hall Annie Brayton Harding, W £ 1 Frances Hayden, 3 @ A Mary Elizabeth Hedden Julia Etta Hitchcock Cora May Hitt Edna May Hoffnagle Elsie Rebecca Holt Kate Gertrude Howard Helen Howe Mabel Margaret Hubbard Florence Hutchins Ruth Louise Ives Ethel Borleau Jacoby Grace Annie Jadwin, W £1 Bertha Adair Johnson Helen Louise Johnson Maud Annie Johnston Maybelle Florence Jones Mildred May Kelley, 3 $ A Frances Sophia Kennedy Bernice Harvey Lang Ethel Louise Leach Edna Eunice Lindsley Emma Longfellow Hattie Bell Lord Grace Albro Lowe Jane Knowlton Macdonald, FK Annie Nutting Mathews Harriet Luva Maynard Matilda Peebles McCoy Anna Clark Magee Edna Miner Helen Newhall Mower Irene Myers Harriet Gertrude Norton, W £1 Mary Hall Oleson Sophia Helen Olmstead Bessie Louise Palmer Jessie Agnes Parsons Helen Foster Pearson Helen Bartlett Pettengill Ella Garis Phillips 1 903 Class Book. 143 Sarah Porter Katherine Railey Agnes Magdalene Ralph Lucy Carleton Reed Elizabeth Lathrop Rowell Louise Platt Ruggles Helena Sayles Jessie Veronica Scanlin Caroline Ethel Schoonover Eva Sheldon Helen Louise Shumway Annie Nazro Simpson, W D, Charlotte Wallace Slawson Clara Harriet Smart Annie Eliza Smith Elsie Eurebia Spicer Bertha Estelle Sprague Lydia Zoeline Stafford Bertha Lydia Stark Sara Helen Stevens Mary Filkins St. John Mary Sanford Taylor Alice Ida Teele Ina May Tenney Mae Frances Totten Josephyne Andress Transue Isabel McClatchey Turner Alice Ethelberta Warner Bertha J. Weissbrod Alice Augusta Wilcox Ashley Whipple Annie White, 8 @ d Lilian Louise Whitehead A- W. Woodworth Harriet Sabra Wright MEMORIES THEN AND NOW T HE “then” is not so far in the past as to really belong to ancient history, so that when one sits down to consider the changes, material, academic and social, it seems hardly possible that four years should have sufficed to accomplish so much. As I personally remember the beginning, it was one evening early in September, 1899. It was growing dark and I scrambled down a long flight of iron stairs at the station in Holyoke, somewhat dubious as to the outcome, but following a crowd of girls who seemed to know very well where they wanted to go and how to get there. It was too dark to read any of the signs on the cars but I am very sure “Amherst” and “Sunderland” were both wanting, for the Amherst and Sunder- land line dates from only a year ago, and also the line from Northampton to Holyoke is new in our time. These two lines complete a circuit from South Hadley through Amherst, Old Hadley, Northampton, Holyoke, and thus back home — a very pleasant ride and one of the changes we could ill spare. How- ever, even then the Holyoke cars brought us safely to the Cam- pus. Wilder Hall was opened that year for the first time and, if somewhat bare in contrast with its present appearance, it looked very bright and fresh to one weary traveler at least. It was two years later that Mead was opened and three years before old West Hall, which so badly marred the front of Pearsons Hall, was torn down. At that time the cosy little “Pearsons Annex” was made from the Smith Cottage. North Hall, too, which at the time we came was used as a home for a few students, has been so changed that it is hardly recognizable. This was the Dwight homestead, a handsome old colonial dwelling. It was moved two years ago farther back on the Campus and transformed into a modern infirmary of good equipment, having all necessary arrangements for meeting expeditiously any needs which may arise through sickness, including, as it does, a separate ward for the isolation of contagious diseases. The change was complete even to the very name and it is now known as Everett House. Hitchcock Cottage, which had inadequately served the purposes of an infirmary, has since then been used as a home for an instructor ipoj Class Book. 147 and a few students. That, I think, completes the record of the changes in the residence halls in our time, though it might be added that on account of increased numbers all the available space in the village, in addition to Mrs. Purington’s and Miss Hooker’s cottages, is now needed to accommodate the surplus of the Freshman Class. The Gymnasium was completed during our Freshman year and added greatly not only to the possibilities for physical culture, but also to the facilities for the social life of the students. Its generous floor space has been utilized in many ways. That is where the Junior Promenade is held. This festivity has been changed from the spring, to February 2 2d, and that was not only in our time, but the work of the Class of 1903. The Glee Club concert comes about that time, and the two events give rise to the special midwinter occasion for hospitality. But the social use is by no means the chief use made of the Gymnasium. It is fully equipped with the best gymnastic apparatus and is in nearly constant use, during the regular college days, for physical exercise. The loss of the Gymnasium in the old building practically suspended the physical work until the new one was built. Then it had been under the care of one teacher. Now the exercise and physical condition is cared for by three regular gymnastic teachers and there are two resident physicians instead of one, so that it will be possible for Mount Holyoke to add her quota to the vital statistics of college women — not an unimportant work, when one considers what useful conclusions may be drawn from a sufficiently large number of careful observations. In the Gymnasium, also, are given the plays by the different classes. The first play 1903 saw as members of the college, was given in the church hall, which had been very generously loaned by the church to the college for various uses during the great need occasioned by the fire. Can anyone imagine the “Pilgrim,” as recently given by our class, presented with almost no stage, no green-room, inadequate auditorium and no electric lights? Perhaps of all the buildings added in our time, Dwight Hall is the most conspicuous. It is a beautiful building in itself and also exceedingly well adapted for its special use. Its library rooms are ideal in coloring and tone. This building is the home of not only the art and archaeology departments, but also of the classics. It has been utilized to good advantage for social purposes. The large upper hall, with the adjacent rooms, form 148 ipoj Class Book. a charming place for receptions. Until a year ago the power- house, brought out of its retirement behind the old residence hall by the fire, occupied a conspicuous place on the Campus. Very necessary to our comfort and happiness, it was not a thing of beauty and no one regretted its removal to the shore of the lake. There we have a modern power-house with up-to- date equipment, not least important of which is the dynamo, which furnishes the electric light for the public buildings and the public rooms of the residence halls. The possibilities of varied arrangement of lights in Chapel, Gymnasium and halls, have been greatly increased by the installation of the electric light plant. The Talcott arboretum claims also honorable mention. The houses were in process of erection when we came to college four years ago. When one goes into the palm house or the room for aquatic plants, it is hard to realize that all this beauty has been accomplished in so short a time. There have been many minor improvements, perhaps none more appreciated than the new quarters for the Post Office. That change occurred only a year ago, and to those who remem- ber how dismal the basement of Mary Lyon Hall seemed as the members of the Freshman Latin section stumbled through it four years ago to their cramped little class-room, it seems to have been truly making something out of nothing. The little class- room has been turned into a convenient lunch and study room for day students, while the whole central space of the basement has been made bright by a prismatic window which has certainly shed light into a very dark spot. There are new boxes and plenty of them, with space enough around so that it is not impossible to get one's mail even between the first and second hours of the morning when a large proportion of the college are to be found in the rotunda. All bulletin boards have been taken from the upper hall and placed below, so that through the almost unused space of the old basement a busy, active throng of students are now passing during a large part of the free time of every college day. The moving of West Hall changed the appearance of Pearsons Hall very much, as has also the straightening of the boundary fence which was made possible by the removal of the old burial ground. That and the building of the new town library, while not college matters, materially change the appearance of College Street. I had almost forgotten the igoj Class Book. 49 improvements in the Observatory on Prospect, which is better known as the “pepper-box.” All these changes in our time! A short but surely not uneventful four years! So much for outward appearances. What shall we say of students, Faculty, lecture courses, social and religious life? Our college course has been in two administrations. We are glad to have known by personal experience something of President Mead’s work for the college; we are also glad to have had our share in the beginning of the new administration of President Woolley. The Class of 1903 showed its appreciation of the new President even before her coming by an invitation to her to become an honorary member. It was in our Freshman year that President Mead resigned and President Woolley was appointed, though the actual change did not take place until the Sophomore year Then the “Faculty and officers” numbered fifty-two; now they are seventy-five. Many new courses of study have been added. The actual figures as shown by comparison of the catalogues of 1899-1900 and 1902-1903 show an increase from 178 to 205. There has been also a strengthening all along the line, which is only partially shown by the catalogues. Both Faculty and equipment have been materially increased. Moreover, the increase has been at the rate of forty-four per cent in the Faculty to twenty-four— per cent in the student body. This admits of not only an increased number of electives, but also of more intensive work in the electives given. At the time 1903 appeared it was the largest Freshman class which had ever matriculated. The catalogue of 1899-1900 shows 214 Freshmen enrolled. Of these, the class graduates 122. Its extra size increased the college enrollment from 441 (1898-1899) to 540 (1899-1900). Now the college numbers 671, and the present Freshman class 235. Very many are refused every year on account of lack of room in class-rooms, dormitories and laboratories. Miss Gould’s gift last year of $40,000 for endow- ment of the Biblical Department places that work on a sub- stantial basis. We may also justly claim, as belonging to our period, the gifts of money for the building of Elizabeth Mead Hall, Dwight Hall and Everett House, besides many smaller gifts for furniture, decorations and the casts of the Art Museum. We only wish a new library and a suitable lecture hall might be added as well as the alumnae building which has received so good a start during the Junior and Senior years of 1903. The game of hockey has been introduced, but the introduc- igoj Class Book . 150 tion does not seem to have led to very close acquaintance. Both hockey and golf suffer because so many prefer to walk at leisure rather than to join in any game of a similar nature. The country walks around South Hadley are very beautiful and a walk and talk in the open air form one of the best memories of the college life. Steps have been taken toward further equipment for out-door athletics and the trustees have reserved a generous space back of the Gymnasium for an athletic field. The tennis courts have been already moved there and are in use most of the time. It is in our day, too, that the new road has been constructed around the upper lake. The social life has naturally not changed so much, although it has grown and developed with the growing numbers. The dramatics, already mentioned, have been put on a better defined basis, and are now subject to a committee to whom are referred all moot points as to plays, costumes, etc. Two private societies have been added to those already existing — the Chi Delta Theta and the Gamma Kappa. Perhaps no general social institution during our time is more interesting than the May-day Celebration. This year was the third of its celebration. Two old English plays were presented, each of which was well worth the seeing. Besides these a number of pretty dances were given on the green grass and the fees of the many spectators made a very nice addition to the fund for the students’ building. It is a genuine out-door frolic which yet has true educational value and we hope it may long flourish at Mount Holyoke. Musical interests have been considerably extended during the last four years and increased opportunities are given for hearing good music, much of it at no extra expense to the individual student. Mr. Hammond was a Freshman with us, too, though he had been known and appreciated at the college before our day. We have seen the college Campus torn up and replaced. Now it is so smooth and green that but for the various iron plates, big and little, and the pipes of various sizes protruding at all heights and places, we could hardly believe its surface had ever been broken. The work of the Y. W. C. A. was thoroughly reorganized last year and for the first time a secretary employed whose sole business it is to look after the interests of the organization. Several lines of work have been begun, others much extended. iyoj Class Book. J 5 The organization of a Mount Holyoke Chapter of the College Settlements Association was accomplished last year. Some college extension courses have been given in Holyoke and new interest aroused in the college in philanthropic work of this sort. Perhaps no religious service offered at the college has been more inspiring and helpful than the Vesper service which is held on alternate Sunday evenings. This, too, is a new institution during our time. This brings us to our choir, which is not only greatly increased in size but is also much improved in both the quality of the music rendered and the way in which it is given. The choir was vested for the first time on the day of President Woolley’s inauguration. That was a beautiful day two years ago in May, and I think we all rejoice in it, as we look back, as we did rejoice at the time and feel that it has been and is a bright omen for our college. This brief review of the changes of a college lustrum deals necessarily with only the tangible, the outward evidences, we hope, of real growth towards a broader outlook and higher ideals, educational, social and religious, though these are all essential constituents of any true education. Helen M. Searles. 1903 as Freshmen, FRESHMAN YEAR Class Motto: “ Rowing , n ot Drifting . ’ ’ Color: Golden Yellow . Flower: Da ffodill. Yell* : Bim, boom, brahma cootra, Hip, hi, dah ; Hullabulloo, hullabulloo, Rah, rah, rah! Brickety brax, co-ax, co-ax, Brickety brax bre. Holyoke, Holyoke, Nineteen-three ! OFFICERS Freshman Class Chairman, President, Vice-President , Secretary, Treasurer, . May Pinney. Jane Macdonald. Edith Harris Richardson. M. Margaret Hubbard. Susie Elizabeth MacWilliams. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Helen Broeksmit Helen Edson Esther Heacock May Pinney calendar September ii. We begin to arrive. 14. Our first Chapel service. 16. Y. W. C. A. reception. 17. Our first sermon on an “authoritative cha-a-racter.” 19, 20. House receptions. 22. Members of 1903 at Safford show college spirit and enter- tain the college by yelling for the class. 25. Notice of a 1903 class-meeting put up by an enthusiastic member. 26. Senior-Freshman Reception. Nineteen-Two hazes as many of us as forget to lock doors, transoms and windows. 28. We are placed in our regular Chapel seats. 29. Our first view of cap and gown. We learn about the League. Bon-fire on Prospect in honor of Dewey. *Laid on the table, April, 1902. 154 igoj Class Book. 29. Alice Cook’s cheer-ing voice makes a good impression. Mrs. Mead speaks to 1903 from Brigham piazza. October 2-5. Water famine. Query — to stay or not to stay? 7. 1901 loans us Harriette Dyson to open our first class-meeting. May Pinney is elected Class Chairman. Under Alice Cook’s inspiration we decide upon our class cheer. 10. We attend our first Campus Sing. 11. Mountain Day. 18. 1901 gives us a rag-time circus in the rink. 24. We hear our first organ recital. 27. Second class meeting. We decline to be “never prepared.” 31. Hallowe’en. November 2. Class meeting. We reconsider “Bide a wee and dinna weary,” and adopt “Rowing, not Drifting.” 8. We eat our first college turkey on Founder’s Day. 10. We adopt our Constitution. 18. In a talk from Mrs. Mead, we are warned to be careful in choosing our friends. 2i. We take lessons in dramatics from 1901; “She Stoops to Con- quer,” given in the church parlors. 24. We begin our elections and choose Jane Macdonald to be our Class President. 25. More elections; we succeed in electing the other officers for the year. December 8. Final Geometry exam. We learn what flunk notes are. 16. Debate: 1902 vs. 1903 — “ Resolved , That England’s conduct toward the Boers is justifiable.” Affirmative, Helen Hop- kins, Edith Peck; Negative, Dagny Grevstad and Bertha Sprague. Won by 1902. 19. The first vacation. January 13. Class meeting. No quorum. 16 1900 opens the Gymnasium for dramatics with “Trelawney of the Wells.” 17. First dance in the Gym. — 1901 to 1903. 24. We are represented on the League Executive Committee by Emily Esty. 31. As a class, we ride to Amherst, and reach home at 9:15! 55 igoj Class Book. i February 22. Martha Washington reception to 1900. March 13. Pantomines for 1901. 16. Trig., final. Mrs. Mead’s reception for Grace McKinley; all but 1903 invited. 17. Lecture by Mr. Page on “The Art of Structure.” We learn that Mount Holyoke girls are not modest and retiring. 18. We are told that cemeteries may be “cheerful” and “tasty.” 27. Mrs. Mead’s reception to 1903. 28. 1902, in trying to serve refreshments at the dance given to 1903, devises a way of getting around the restriction, and we go down the stairs and outdoors, to drink through a straw. 30. Gym. exhibition. April 3-16. Vacation. May 1. 1900 jumps rope. 22. Miss Woolley visits college. 23. Freshman Mountain Day. We discover unsuspected talent in the way of vaudeville; we leave our voices, and our hearts, as well, on the mountain. 25. Election of officers for Sophomore year. 26. Choice of rooms. 30. Cobweb party for 1902. June 1. Basket-ball: 1900^. 1901; 4-14. 2. Basket-ball: 1900 z/j-. 1902; 2-6. We choose Domestic Work. 4. Basket-ball: 1903 suffers her first defeat, which is also her last: 1901 vs. 1903 ; 8-5. 5. Basket-ball: 1900 vs. 1903; 4-8; 1900’s team appears on crutches. 7. Basket-ball: 1902^. 1903; 6-8. 1901 Llamarada out. 9. Basket-ball game stopped because of injury to F. Polk. 10. Basket-ball: 1901 vs. 1902; 2-0. We aid 1901 in painting the Campus green. 17-20. Commencement. 21. A few of us stay over to say “good-bye” to the Seniors. SOPHOMORE YEAR OFFICERS President , Vice-President , Secretary , Emily Esty. Helen Wheatley Edson. Charlotte Edwards Allen. Cora Ethel Dyer. Treasurer , . EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alice Elizabeth Cook, Anna Grace McGovern, Edith Frothingham Mandell Florence Donnell White. calendar September 12. We arrive, greatly elated with the importance of being Sophomores. 15. We take some of the Freshmen to the Y. W. C. A. reception. 8. We attend 1904*8 first class meeting, and have some difficulty around the Freshman Bulletin Board. 9. Class meeting over the rush. We refuse to apologize but decide to tell Mrs. Mead we are sorry if the noise disturbed her. 24. Reception given us at Rockefeller Parlors by our honorary members. 4. Presentation of “The Princess.” 5. Helen Stevens distinguishes herself at the mock faculty banquet at Rockefeller, by a representation of Miss Flint. 10. Papers on the Atomic Theory. 13. Special class meeting. We decide to have the University of Pennsylvania Musical Clubs as our treasury is in need of funds. October December igoj Class Book. i57 January 3. Our honorary member, President Woolley, leads chapel for the first time. 8. University of Pennsylvania Concert. Helen Edson has a slight controversy with the Harpist. 29. Chemistry final. February 1. We begin Lit. 7. We pay Lab. fees, $5.00. 11. Class sleigh-ride to Belchertown. 15. Question of “cuts” considered by the League. 18. Question of “cuts” considered by the Faculty. 19. New “cut” system adopted. 26. Class song decided on. March 6. First Lit. exam. We try to remember the dates which we were told not to learn. 16. Elections to the Debating Society. 18. Our Lit. exams, come back. 20. Topics on Beowulf. 23. System of semester examinations adopted by the Faculty. 24. President Woolley leads class prayer-meeting. Psalms 90: 17. April 20. Basket-ball games begin. 1903 vs. 1902: 7-2. 22. 1902 vs. 1904: 5-4. 23. We give “Monsieur Beaucaire.” 24. 1903 ztf. 1904: 6-2. We win the championship. 25. Brigham Sophomores give Ballad Tableaux. 26. Elections for the Llamarada. May 7. Basket-ball banner presented to 1903. 15. Inauguration of Miss Woolley, our honorary member. 22. Field day. We win the championship. 23. We choose rooms for next year. June 5. Class elections. 7. Class supper on Prospect. 16-19. We assist in Commencement Exercises by serving at the Collation, doing Seniors’ domestic work and making our- selves generally useful. JUNIOR YEAR President , Vice- President , Secretary , Treasurer , . Atriensis , OFFICERS Caroline Frances Leavitt. Alice Elizabeth Cook. Louise Whitney Dodge. Lucy Caroline Wells. Christina Catrevas. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Harriet Anne Quick, Frances Whitney Phillips, Dagny Grevstad, Annie Lavinia Miller. calendar September 12. College opens. 14. Y. W. C. A. reception. October 8. Mountain Day. 13. Ethel Cutler flunks in Bible. 2 3. 1903 gives a minstrel show and dance for the Freshmen. Great success; great fun. 30. Ghosts and frolics of Halloween. November 2. Frolic in the Gym. 4. 1903 begins its last course in gymnastic work. 5. Mead Hall opens its doors to friends. 8. Founders’ Day. 10. Small-pox comes near South Hadley. Vaccination is the latest fad. December 3. “Ingomar” presented in the Gym. by 1903. 16. Laura Yale attends Gym. for first time this year. 18. “Merry Christmas.” January 2. First day of Winter Term. 16. Miss Poole takes a nap in the Chapel — “so quiet there.” igoj Class Book. i59 21-28. First experiences with two-hour exams. 28. Semester week closed with Skating Carnival. 31. First day of second semester. February 21. “Our week.” Glee Club Concert. 22. 1903 Prom, at which we introduce co-education. March 16. Miss Yale is asked to continue her gymnasium course through her Senior year. 20. Last day of Gym. work for 1903. P. S. — A few members of the class excepted. 21. Tickets for Spring Vacation. April 10. We return for last term of Junior year. 19. Basket-ball; 1903 vs. 1904: 22-1. 22. 1903 vs. 1905: 19-3. 1904^. 1905: 6-6. 25. Class meeting — Alice Cook moves that class yells be abolished; motion seconded and carried. May — June 1903 At Home with her president. May 2. 1903 “ tops off ” her Junior year. 6. 1903 Vaudeville — The Only Original Orphean Orchestra, the chief feature of the evening. 14. Festivities of May-day. 15. Llarnarada comes out; “never so early before,” one of 1903’s famous precedents. 19. Choice of rooms for Senior year. 23. Resolved: that the “Entering Wedge” shall not enter on Sunday. June 2. Class meeting. Edith Richardson elected president for Senior year. 10. Exams, in Bible. We are asked to give the “leading points in the main issue.” Miss Heacock fails to hit the points. 16. Junior Dramatics. “Much Ado About Nothing,” in which 1903 does something. 17. We take possession of Senior Steps. 18. Noon. At last we stand on the heights. SENIOR YEAR OFFICERS President , Vice-President, Secretary , Treasurer , . Airiensis , Edith Harris Richardson. Frances Whitney Phillips. Ruth Naomi Walker. Helen Elizabeth Bodwell. Christina Catrevas. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Marion Bartlett Barry, Iva June Smith, Winifred Richards Tilden, Mary Kilbourn. calendar September i 8. Beginning of the end. 22. One hundred and twenty-seven Seniors march into Chapel in cap and gown. 23. First sing on the Campus. 26. First Senior class meeting. 7. Senior-Freshman reception. 8. Geology expedition. 10. Laura Clark’s tassel, by reason of its inconvenience to its owner, loses two inches of its length. 14. Mountain Day. 16. Eclipse of the moon ; all allowed out. 31. Hallow’een dance in Gym. Hurdy-gurdy. 3. Decision on Notman for class photographer. 7. Founder’s Day. President Hopkins of Williams. 18. 1903 lays aside its dignity and entertains the college with a vaudeville performance. October November December 2. Porter Hall masquerade in Gym. 9. Twelve degrees below zero. 1 6 1 1903 Class Book. 14. Church in Chapel. (Scarcity of coal.) 19. Christmas concert. 22. Geology exam, last day of term. Considerate? January 6. Marion Barry receives special permission to be excused from college appointments that she may visit his folks. 8. College reopened. 12. Senior sleighride to Belchertown. Alphabet. {Revised and annotated by the author si) A is for apple so round and so red, B is for Belchertown (very well bred). C is for Clapp , 1 2 as jolly as life, D is for Darling who married a wife. E is for eat, which we do with a vim, F is for flunk which would make one’s eyes dim. G ’s for Geology — very hard course, H is for Hartford, whence cometh our Nourse . 8 I is for ice which we felt in our feet, J is for June which is coming so fleet. K is for kiss which engaged members do. L is for Lab., which we all have to do. M is for monkey 3 and also for man, N is for nothing which we get on exam. O is for oysters so juicy and fat, P is for Phillipps so pensive and pat. Q is for quiz which makes us all sad, R is for Richardson, best we e’er had. S is for Spore 4 whom we see in the Gym., T is for top which we all tried to spin. U is for Us , 5 dear old Nineteen-Three, V is for victory, our team used to see. W ’s for Woolley, our President dear, Our joy ’d be complete if she only were here. X is for exams. , which we all dread to see, They are coming quite fast to you and to me. Y is for “Yes,” which our Marion 6 * said, Z is for Zoo, which makes many cats dead. 1 Chaperone of sleighride and soloist of the evening. 2 “Square-built, hearty and strong.” 3 Eli Yale, mascot of the evening, property of E. H. Richardson. 4 Member in facultate and elocutionist of the evening. 5 “Now let’s cheer for Us!” — Alice Cook. 6 Marion Barry made this original remark to Mr. E. G. just before Christ- mas vacation of Senior year. 62 igoj Class Book. 29. Day of Prayer (and of sleep?). 30-Feb. 6. Semester examinations. February 2i. Glee Club concert. 23. 1904 Prom. March 11. Basket-ball game : 1903-1906; score, 10-6. 17, 18. “The Mikado.” 21. Basket-ball: 1905-1906. Sophs, won. 24. Faculty dramatics. Two and one-half dollars of May Achorn’s allowance is paid at the telephone office for talking over time to Providence. 25. Basket-ball game: 1903-1905; score, 12-12. Tie played off; score, 2-0. Song of Senior Team We have come to say good-bye, college teams! O, you know the reason why, college teams! There’s for us a higher call, Far beyond this college hall, So to you we leave the ball, college teams ! Chorus. Good-bye, Juniors, we must leave you, Though it breaks our hearts to go. Something tells us we’re not needed Any more to tight the foe. Hark! we hear the teams a-coming, And we can no longer stay. Good-bye, Juniors, we must leave you, Good-bye, Junior team. Don’t you hear the mighty roar, college teams! Rising o’er the battle floor, college teams ! ’Tis to those who follow on When Nineteen-Three is gone — ’Tis to those who follow on, college teams! Chorus. Good-bye, Sophomores, .... Chorus. Good-bye, Freshmen, .... Encore. Good-bye, Gymie., we must leave you, Good-bye, dear old Gym. 1903 Class Book. April 163 15. College reopened. 21. Pearsons Hall entertainment. 22. Amherst Dramatic Club — “ She Stoops to Conquer.” 24. Class meeting. Esther Heacock breaks in on a discussion of Round Robin letters to propose the election of a track captain. 29. Senior Sale of stocks. May 1. “Come to the green, ye students all, No longer grind and mope, For round the old black walnut tree, And on the grassy slope, The Seniors grave and dignified Will jump the giddy rope. 4. Ethel Ferry dusts Mead’s Faculty parlor. 5. Mead Hall entertains 1903 in honor of Mrs. Mead. 6. Senior reception to the Faculty. 13. Senior group picture taken. 19. Professor Hammond and Miss Dickinson give a recital for 1903. 20. May-day. 27. 1906 entertains 1903 in the Gym. 28. Laura Clark decides that appearance is preferable to conven- ience, and purchases a new tassel of superior length. June 3. Sophomore-Senior banquet in Mead Hall. The Yellow and the Green As the hour of the twilight draws near, And the daisies and buttercups nod, In a hall at the end of the Campus Are gathered the ranks of “the odd.” There at the banquet table, Senior and Sophomore seen — Under the jonquils the yellow, Under the laurel the green. No more shall they sing for each other, Nor cheer for each other’s success; So here must they speak of the parting, And the love that they cherish confess. Here at the banquet table, Senior and Sophomore seen — Honor and love for the yellow, Love and fond hope for the green. 64 ipoj Class Book. And the yellow will always remember The younger sister so dear ; The green will forget not their Seniors, Though they gather without them next year. Then at the banquet table, Senior and Sophomore seen — Tears and a sigh for the yellow, A smile and a tear for the green. Marion Louise Richardson. 4. Yellow day — forest fires. 5. Sue MacWilliams writes a daily theme, which, in revised form, appears as our introductory poem, o. First performance of “ The Pilgrim.” 4-21. Marion Barry and Laura Yale make up Gym. cuts. 6-17. On Mount Holyoke. 8. The Seniors suffer from coagulation of thoughts and words. 8-20. Tickets and rehearsals. 9. Margaret Seymour wins the tennis championship for 1903. 1-24. Commencement. 5. “Tomorrow to fresh woods and pastures new.” 1903 as Seniors. 1903 IN BASKET-BALL T HERE is no doubt that 1903 is an athletic class. Again and again we have demonstrated this fact upon the field of battle from which we have always returned wearing the victor’s laurels. Though we pride ourselves on being all round athletes, yet we realize that it is in basket-ball that we attain our unique excellence. We have a record of which we may justly be proud, for in our four years we have lost but one of our public games — and that we lost out of politeness to our elder sister, 1901, in our Freshman year. For three years we have held the interclass championship, and the numerals “1903” have three times been inscribed upon the blue banner. In our Freshman year we sent a team upon the floor which played with skill and expedition, giving promise of great things to come after a few more years of practice. Sophomore year a reputation for passing was established which has grown steadily until in our Senior year “to pass as the Seniors do’’ has been the aim and ambition of each of the other teams. ipoj Class Book. 167 Team-work has been the secret of our success in basket-ball; though we have good individual players, it is hard to pick out any one or two who surpass the rest. Each one is indispensable in her place, and by a kind of instinct she seems to know just where to be to catch the ball and where to find the next girl to whom to send it on. The rest of us, leaning over the gallery railing with bated breath, as we watch the ball move with steady accuracy from one yellow-decked player to another, fairly shout with pride and delight, as it moves on up the field until it drops into the expectant basket. Our team has worked hard and faithfully for the honor and glory of the class; good playing, especially good team-work, means diligent practice, and when we boast of our success in basket-ball we must remember the time and strength given day after day with willing generosity by the members of the team for the sake of the honor they may win for the dear old class of I 9°3* “Here’s to all our team, drink it down, They’re the finest ever seen, drink it down, down, down.” Marion Louise Richardson. BASKET-BALL SONGS Tune: Upidee Old 1903 is in the field, 1903, 1903 ! The championship she ’ll never yield, 1903, hurrah! The yellow waves its banners bright, To cheer our comrades to the fight! Chorus. 1903, hurrah, hurrah! 1903, 1903! 1903, hurrah, hurrah! 1903, hurrah! Toss up the ball and put it in, 1903, 1903 ! Don’t miss your aim, and we shall win, 1903, hurrah! Our spry and nimble team ’s all right, To tell the truth it ’s out of sight! {Chorus.) 68 igoj Class Book . Titne: M-m Ha-Ha We’re in the field and going to stay. If we stick close enough we’ll win the day ; There ’s our team as spry ’s can be, They belong to the class of 1903! Captain Colby is all right; Sue MacWilliams ’s out of sight ; Alice Eaton, swift little sprite, You can’t catch her if you try all night ! Esther Heacock, m-m, ha-ha! She stops the balls so they can’t go far. Anna Chamberlain is an eel, Tackle her and see how you feel; Iva and Gail wind up our team, They guard the goal and play like a dream ! Now you watch and see what they’ll do, They’ll show ’em some stars, I guess a few, And we’ll laugh so hard we’ll split in two ! 1903, m-m ha-ha-ha ! Can’t be beat, m-m ha-ha-ha! 1903 is Champion yet, For they’ll win the game, ha-ha, you bet ! Tune : Oh, toss up the ball, Goal tender! Goal tender! And be sure to put it in; And rush up, ye guards, And soak ’em, and soak ’em, Tune: Coon, Coon, Coon. 1903, she’s the class for me ! 1903, jolly as can be! Grand old Seniors, Seniors in the game. When they’ve got a hand in it It can’t be tame ! Blue, Blue, Blue, Wish my color would fade, Blue, Blue, Blue, I’d like a different shade; Blue, Blue, Blue, Oh, what a bore ! Wish I was a Senior ’stead of a 19-04! So the Juniors ( Freshmen ) -] Juniors [- ( Sophomores ) - cannot win ! ipoj Class Book . 169 Tune: Yankee Doodle. 1903 has come to town Waving banners yellow, Put her players in the field i Freshmen ) To beat the -j Juniors j- hollow ! ( Sophomores ) Chorus. Captain Colby is a star, MacWilliams is a daisy, And all the others are so fine { Freshmen ) J uniors crazy ! Sophomores ) 1903 is in the field, Waving banners glorious, ( r ed ) The - blue t will fall beneath the foe, ( green ) And yellow be victorious ! ( Chorus. ) Tune: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again. ’Tis 1903 on the field again, Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Then toss up the ball with might and main, Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Let’s give them cheer and hearty shout, For they’ll turn the basket inside out For 1903 is on the field again! For 1903 is on the field again ! The yellow triumphs every time, Hurrah! Hurrah! We’ll beat the blue you bet a dime, Hurrah ! Hurrah ! The yellow is our color true, And theirs will soon be black and blue, When 1903 is on the field again ! When 1903 is on the field again ! Here’s 1905 with banners green, Hurrah ! Hurrah ! A better showing ne’er was seen, Hurrah! Hurrah! They range from two feet on the floor To good six feet and even more, But— 1903 is on the field again ! But — 1903 is on the field again ! 170 igoj Class Book. Our gallant team in proud arrays Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Will teach the Freshmen how to play, Hurrah ! Hurrah ! They never saw a swifter game, They’ll think it was a cyclone came, When 1903 is on the field again ! When 1903 is on the field again ! Tune: In the Good Old Summer Time Here’s good old 1903 to play — Good old 1903 ! They’re lining up again to-day — Good old 1903 ! Then give your voices, give your hearts, Send up a mighty sound, And rock the walls of this old Gym., For 1903 ’s around! Chorus. For 1903 ’s around, girls — Good old Senior team ! We’ll wager our last cent on them — Good old Senior team ! The banner ’s theirs, they’ll keep it, too, ( Freshmen, ) So < Juniors, [-runaway! ( Sophomores, ) For Captain Colby and her crew Will win for us to-day ! When 1903 is playing here — Good old 1903 ! ( Freshmen ) The Juniors - they will shake with fear — ( Sophomores ) Good old 1903 ! They’ll watch our score a-climbing up, And who will get it down? 1 verdant Freshmen ) Not all the -j jolly Juniors [• in I gay young Sophomores ) This good old Hadley town ! (Chorus.) Tune: Our Director. See the ball a-passing Right toward our goal, The forwards, dashing. Our score upward roll ; igoj Class Book. 171 Wave your banners yellow, We’ll victors be — Three cheers for Colby And 1903. Hard luck for the (Juniors) (Freshmen), Tough on the (blue) (red), Now all together Smash them and break thro’ ! (Smash their fond hopes dead !) Gainst the Seniors passing Naught can they do — (Naught can be said — ) Three cheers for the yellow, And down with (blue) (red) ! Tune: Reveille They can’t get it in, They can’t get it in, The Senior guards against them ! They can’t get it in, They can’t get it in, They can’t get it in at all ! Tune: The Bugle Call Line up ! Line up ! our gallant team ! Prepare, prepare ye for the fray! And, golden banners, proudly wave ! For 1903 will win to-day! Tune: Mountain Air My heart is with the Yellow, The Yellow! The Yellow! My heart is with the Yellow, The Yellow ! HEARD ON THE CAMPUS Emma Day — Theoretically I am going to history; practically I am going to sleep. May Fiske — It’s an imposition on a long suffering public. Miss Talbot — That is not quite accurate. Blanch Hamson — I might give you a little personal experi- ence. Dr. Clapp — Perfectly rich. Fliss White — Very feeble, thank you. Mr. Bell — The eminently educated man is the one who is on to his job. Anna Chamberlain — This part of the article tells who the men were, what they did, when they died and where they have gone. Frances Leavitt — I am firmly convinced that this is the right thing to do. Everybody — Is the mail out yet? Miss Lester — I have orders from the office. Miss Keith — Any questions? Miss Prentiss — We-11, do you miss any recitations? Miss Crowther — Right interesting. Miss Marks — You will please read Barrett Wendell on this point, but be sure not to do it if it takes a minute over time. Elizabeth Colby — I have no use for men now; don’t like them. Fliss White — And all the while she stood there yipping. Miss Hazen — It disturbs the family life. Miss Randolph — I don’t think the little doll would mind if you took it’s dress off. Ethel Ferry — Anna, you ’re so cunning. Miss Soule — What is the word I want? Lue Winship — I wonder how many words I say a day. Everybody — I’m simply rushed to death. Elizabeth Colby — I have a thought. Cellular Biology Class — Isn’t Dr. Clapp just perfectly grand ? Anna Chamberlain — Homology is the study of man. Miss Prentiss — And in what hall does your room-mate live ? OUR OPINIONS “Just as the tree is inclined the twig is bent.”-- Adapted. 'T'HIRTY-TWO of the girls’ fathers are college graduates. 1 Williams, Dartmouth and Yale have each sent out four of these. Of the mothers, twenty-two have been at colleges or seminaries for study, eleven having come to Mount Holyoke. IF YOU WERE TO GO THROUGH COLLEGE AGAIN? In going through college again, the girls would grind less worry less, complain less; would cultivate the Faculty, do more outside reading, and never sit up or get up to study. Two girls would learn shorthand before coming, and a large number would spend more time with their friends and in out-door exercise. WHAT HAS CAUSED YOU GREATEST REGRET? A number of the girls regret a lack of brains and others “an inability to do everything”; the fact that they have spent little time with their friends causes many to state this as the greatest regret. The courses which they are sorry not to have taken are Floriculture, Pedagogy and Geology. WHAT HAS BEEN OF MOST VALUE IN YOUR COLLEGE COURSE? Friendships have been voted by twenty-seven of the girls as of the greatest value in their college life. The gaining of the idea of personal responsibility and intercourse with various kinds of people are both mentioned often, while some of the girls have acknowledged the benefit derived from squelches. My fountain pen” is the answer of four, and Miss Tilden asserts that ‘‘Intimacy with the Faculty” has been of great vain a ® PLEASANTEST EVENT. The pleasantest event has votes which range from Freshman Mountain Day to Graduation, from receiving cards in the different courses to keeping lights on Senior week. The Junior Prom, and Senior Mountain Day are given several times, while Marion Barry admits that talking to Mr. Hammond after her piano recital was most enjoyable. 1 74 igoj Class Book . MOST UNPLEASANT EVENT. The answers vary; some poor girls have flunked in recita- tions, some even in courses, and the memory stays with them; interviews with the President, with the Registrar, and with certain ones of the Faculty receive mention, and three girls decide that making out schedules has been very unpleasant. MOST UNPOPULAR MAN’S COLLEGE. Amherst receives seventy-six votes. No other college has more than six adherents. MOST POPULAR MAN’S COLLEGE. Yale leads with forty-one votes. Harvard deserves honorable mention with twenty-eight votes. HARDEST YEAR. The hardest year is voted by sixty-seven girls to be Sophomore year, but Freshman year receives thirty-four; Junior, sixteen, and Senior, seven. MOST VALUABLE YEAR. The most valuable year is Senior year, according to the votes of eighty-two girls. Junior year comes second with thirty-six votes, and Sophomore and Freshman follow with three and four, respectively. BEST CONDUCTED DEPARTMENT. Chemistry goes way ahead of everything else, with eighty votes. Biology comes next with twenty-four. The thoughts of some were not confined solely to an academic sphere, for the Domestic Work, Music and Post office departments were also mentioned. MOST COMPANIONABLE FACULTY. Miss Kelly and Miss Carr have evidently made themselves the most agreeable during the year, but the name of nearly every member of the Faculty was mentioned by someone. WHAT DO THE FACULTY NEED MOST? A “Brann” new “Darling” apiece; chaperones; time in which to give us more work ; ability to see themselves as others see them; more love for their fellow-men; our point of view; Paris milliners; sense of the humorous; weeding out. *75 ipoj Class Book. HARDEST REQUIRED STUDY. Freshman Mathematics receives thirty-five votes, Sophomore Literature twenty-two, Bible nineteen (!), Psychology thirteen, Chemistry nine and Latin seven. MOST DIFFICULT ELECTIVE. Nineteenth Century Poetry has first place with twelve votes, Physics has eleven, Floriculture has the next place with ten votes, Botany receives nine, Pedagogy eight and Geology seven. Is there any sarcasm here? Other votes are scattering. Several of these are for different courses in the Literature and German Department. MOST HARROWING COURSE. If it were not for the fact that required courses seem to have been more harrowing than any other, this list might be useful for underclassmen, to show them what to avoid. But as it is, we fear it will be useless, for Lit. I. comes first with nineteen votes, Chemistry I. with eighteen (five-minute quizzes especially wearing), then Argumentation, Psychology (especially dis- tasteful to Ethel Green), and Physics. Daily Themes, a required elective, also seemed distasteful to many. MOST SOOTHING COURSE. Bible takes the lead with thirty-five votes. In some cases it was stated, “under Professor Nourse,” but even when it was not specified thus we took it for granted that Professor Jacobus was not meant. History comes next with sixteen votes. This was definitely stated as Miss Prentiss’ history, afternoon classes preferably. Floriculture has twelve devotees, Pedagogy nine, and Geology eight. The remainder are scattering. We were surprised to find that there were so many snaps in college. MOST VALUABLE COURSE. Nineteenth Century Poetry leads with fifteen adherents. Three vote for Nineteenth Century Prose, while Shakespeare receives two. Three cannot decide between Mrs. Darling’s courses, but express themselves “anything with Mrs. Darling.’’ Edith Wallace and one other choose Biology. Ten specify Zoology, while seven more limit their preference to Embryology and four to the “Cat” course. Six vote for Chemistry. Seven 176 iqoj Class Book. others specify Organic Chemistry and one Theoretical Chemistry. Louise Campbell cannot decide between Organic and Theoretical Chemistry. Geology, History of Philosophy, Floriculture, Daily Themes and Pedagogy — each receives five votes. To allay any suspicion of sarcasm we mention the names of those who voted for Philosophy: Caroline Fowle, Louise Stowell, Katharine Worcester, Laura Clark and Ethel Cutler. Political History and Argumentation receive four votes; Psychology three; Ethics and Civil Government two each; Physiology, first year Greek, Drawing with Miss Worden (now Mrs. Lloyd), and Sophomore Literature one each. Annie Miller votes for Music. MOST ENJOYABLE FEATURE OF MOUNT HOLYOKE LIFE. Campus Sings; democratic spirit; music; Senior Mountain Day; domestic work; companionship; organ recitals; Mount Holyoke spirit; out-of-door life ; basket-ball ;'class picnics; going without a hat; taking a chaperone when we go driving in a buggy; early breakfasts; Junior lunch; spreads; class spirit (A. Cook) ; a suite for three (E. Cutler, M. Pease) ; vacations (E. Ferry) ; unconventionality (E. Heacock). MOST FAMILIAR SOUND ON THE CAMPUS. Thirty-six vote for “bells,” including the rising bell, recita- tion bells, and the Chapel bell. Twenty-one say “Hello.” The pandemonium back of Mary Lyon caused by the mingling of sounds from the practice pianos receives ten votes. Seven have heard most often the striking of the clock on Mary Lyon. The following expressions have received votes: “I’ve got to grind.” “I don’t know a thing today.” “Come!” “How far did she go in quiz?” or “She,” in general. “Did he call the roll?” “Anything in my box?” (M. Barry). WHAT DOES THE COLLEGE NEED MOST? The general opinion is that a new library, a science building, a new recitation hall, and the student building would be very acceptable, but some think it needs most men professors (like Professor Nourse) ; a few more basement recitation rooms; handles for cups; A. C. A. ; another class like 1903. igoj Class Book. 177 WHAT WILL YOU GIVE THE COLLEGE WHEN WORTH A MILLION? A library (9) ; elevators (9) ; new boathouse, boats and canoes (8); drinking water on every floor; enlarge the lake (5); swimming tank*; a student-alumnae building (4); duplicate history books; a biological building (E. Wallace); buy the land from Rockefeller to Mary Lyon; a talking machine to be used at the tables on dull days; endow chairs. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE DOMESTIC WORK SYSTEM? Seventy-four against; twenty-one approve. The rest of the girls were non-committal. The reasons given were not novel ones: “increases democracy,” “lessens expense,” say those in favor; while those opposed claim that it takes away the oppor- tunity of a girl’s working her way through college. WHAT DOES 1904 NEED MOST? Class spirit; basket-ball banner; sympathy; somebody to buy their ark; more “sand” when summoned before the President. WHAT DOES 1905 NEED MOST? Money; humility; taller basket-ball center; more pretty girls. But, on the whole, we think that they are all right and need only to go ahead as they have started. WHAT DOES 1906 NEED MOST? Squelches; salt; time; experience; one thousand yards of broad ribbon for bows for hair; pity, considering the thirty or forty final examinations ahead of it; to follow in 1903’s foot- steps. SOCIAL LEADER OF THE CLASS. Most of us think Edith Richardson is our social leader, and since Mountain Day we are more certain of it than ever. WHO HAS THE GREATEST NUMBER OF WEDGES? This great distinction falls to Gail Smith, so fifty-two girls think, but forty-one have the same opinion about Lena Lewis, and twelve about Annie Miller. We should like to know what is the matter with the eyesight of those who think that Gwen Jones, Elizabeth Colby or Alice Eaton have carried off this palm? * Esther Heacock suggests that the present library building be equipped for a swimming tank when a new library finds its place on the campus. i go j Class Book . 178 WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED? Though a good many think that Emily Esty and Alice Cook are, yet we quite agree with those who say, “We all are,” “Can any fail?" WHAT HAS 1903 DONE FOR THE COLLEGE! Lived up to the Mount Holyoke spirit; shown people how to play basket-ball; waked it up; established many precedents (list omitted for lack of space); preserved the “pepper-box”; ask Mr. Hammond. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF I903? 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I-H w (S< a; w < « w u m oq hJ erf ft £3g ° i S >* u < ^ ft 0 Crf s g <>> ^ 3 o & Q erf erf w < f- !> CO 3 W i8 3 MOUNTAIN DAY CHRONOLOGY. io a.m. — The Vice-President and “decorative” committee de- part. 2-3 p. m. — Suit-case parade. 3-3:05 p.m. — Suit-case line up. 3:45 p.m. — Sophomores beg to be excused from Lit. exam. 4:15 P.M. — “Hark, I hear a voice, way up on the mountain top, tip-top, Descending down below.” “Merrily we roll along.” 4:40 4 : 5 0 5:55 6 :2o 6 140 6:45 7:i5 7:30 7:45 8 :2o 8:21 9:30 9:40 p.m. — Dr. Clapp and Miss Wallace give us a “good-bye” from the fence. p.m. — Alice Cook and Elizabeth Colby discover they have the same story for their toasts. p.m. — At the foot of the chute. “Bim boom” comes to life again for twenty-four hours. p.m. — Our chaperones ascend. p.m. — Marion Barry finds the “harmonium” and plays “Gray Shadows.” p.m. — Fliss (hunting for her suit-case): I foresee where I shall have to carry this elaborate costume the rest of my life. p.m. — The chaperones appear in wedding dresses. p.m. — Supper. p.m. — A. Cook: M — H — 1 s put her arms twice around me. A. H amson : How long p.m. — Greetings from 1906. p.m. — Toasts : Toastmistress, Glittering Generalities, Class of 1905, . The Pepper Box, 1903 in Dramatics, . Senior Privileges, are M y’s arms? Emily Esty. . Ethel Ferry. Elizabeth Colby. . Nan Goddard. Dan Grevstad. Rosetta Montgomery. p.m. — Dancing. p.m. — Esther appears in white ducks, with a troubled expression. Solicitous Inquirer: What’s the matter Esther? Esther: I can’t sit “daown.” ipoj Class Book. 187 9:42 p.m. — Stunts. 1. “Much Ado,” Act III, Sc. I — E. Colby, H. Bod- well, W. Tilden, A. Chamberlain, M. Norton, L. Dodge. 2. “Much Ado,” Act IV, Sc. I — E. Poole, “Bene- dick”; E. Esty, “Beatrice.” 3. Recitation — M. Webster. “Chewing-gum Man” ; “Rats, What’s the Difference?” “Peaceful Ceme- tery.” 4. Piano Duett — W. Tilden, E. Richardson. 5. Scene from “Ingomar” — D. Grevstad, H. Quick. 6. Cock Fight — A. Tracy, S. Loomis; C. Dyer, as cock in rear. 7. The only original Orphean Orchestra. Leader, E. Heacock. 8. Carolyn Halstead, R. Montgomery. 9. Recitation — M. Cook. “Rupert;” “Sally Carter;” “Jabbernock.” 10. Rainbow Dance — M. Newhall. 11. Box of Monkeys — G. Jones, F. Phillips, G. Heald, E. Richardson, W. Tilden. 12. March of Magi Kings — Air, E. Heacock; Pedal, M. Fiske; Star, H. Edson (star shines inter- mittently). 13. Carrie Nation- — B. Sargent. 14. Contortionist — R. Sanborn. 15. Minstrel Show — Middleman, L. Winship; E. Colby, E. Poole, G. Heald, L. Clark, H. May- nard, E. Heacock, A. Chamberlain, M. Norton. Song, E. Poole. Recitation, A. Chamberlain, “Bootblack.” Song, E. Heacock, “M — ha-ha.” Clog dance, E. Colby. “Irish Gentleman,” M. Norton. Gorilla Act, A. Chamberlain. Song, H. Maynard, “Owl and Moon.” 16. Song — E. Richardson, M. Fiske. 17. Song — “Upidee,” M. Barry. 18. Recitation — “Bulgarian,” Ann Tracy. 19. Cake Walk — C. Allen, E. Heacock, D. Grevstad, N. Goddard, A. Chamberlain, G. McGovern, H. Maynard, L. Clark. 12:07 a.m. — Class History, Martha Webster. 12:25 a.m. — Freshman class-meeting. i88 ipoj Class Book . 12 150 a.m. — Sophomore special class-meeting. 1:15 a.m. — Junior adjourned class-meeting. 1 '.40 a.m. — “Presto, change!” A study in black and white. 2:00 a.m. — Senior class-meeting: Roll-call. Solemn charge from the President. Guilty, M. Achorn, M. Barry, A. Drinkwater, *A. Eaton, B. Fiske, M. Hubbard, H. Maynard, M. Jones, A. Wilson, L. Winship. 2:15 a.m. — E. Heacock: The Athletic Association cup is good enough and heavy enough for any baby. 2:20 a.m. — “Lineup; line up our gallant team. ” Presentation of basket-ball hat-pins. 2:25 p.m. — Presentation of Medals by “Mowry” : Class Beauty, Marion Barry, Evis Berry (honorable mention). Grind, Louise Campbell, Charlotte Allen (honor- able mention). Shark, Emily Esty. Most Popu- lar, President Woolley f, Edith Richardson (honor- able mention). Versatile, Emily Esty. Best Dressed, Marion Barry, Evis Berry (honorable mention). Hardest to Rattle, Charlotte Allen, Marion Richardson (honorable mention). Class Bluffer, Ethel Ferry, Laura Clark (honorable mention). Meekest, Myra Hunter, Nellie Stearns, Martha Webster (honorable mention). Most Ath- letic, Alice Cook, Esther Heacock (honorable mention). Most Original, Florence White, Esther Heacock (honorable mention). Best Natured, Esther Heacock, Gwen Jones (honorable mention). Most Energetic, Alice Cook, Winfred Tilden, Christine Catrevas (honorable mention). Done Most for the College, Frances Leavitt, Edith Richardson (honorable mention). Done Most for the Class, Edith Richardson, Alice Cook (honor- able mention). Faculty Rusher, Lue Winship, Mary Clark (honorable mention). Faculty Pet, Frances Leavitt, Jessie Spaulding (honorable mention). Actress, Dan Grevstad, Edith Poole (honorable mention). Neatest, Evis Berry. J oili- est, Martha Norton, Esther Heacock (honorable mention). Most Gullible, Ethel Green; Alice Van *Bravo! She told the truth, f Presented twelve hours later. jgoj Class Book . 189 Doren, Anna Chamberlain (honorable mention). Typical Mount Holyoke Girl, Cora Dyer. 2:35 A - M * — Announcement of Votes for the Faculty: Best Teacher, Miss Goldthwaite, Dr. Clapp (honor- able mention). Most Difficult to Recite to, Miss Goldthwaite, Miss Marks (honor- able mention). Easiest to Recite to, Miss Pren- tiss, Mr. Nourse (honorable mention). Most Popular, Mr. Hammond, Dr. Clapp (honorable mention). Broadest Minded, Dr. Clapp; Miss Soule, Dr. Searles (honorable mention). Eccen- tric, Miss Soule, Miss Marks (honorable mention). Handsomest, Miss Thompson, Miss Wallace (honorable mention). Most Scholarly, Dr. Searles. Best Dressed, Miss Thompson. Most Considerate, Dr. Clapp; Miss Wallace, Miss Talbot (honorable mention). 2:40 a.m. — Adjourned. 3:00 a.m. — The minority sleep. It was past midnight. From within came sounds of revelry and mirth, music and dancing; without, under the stars, lay a great silent sea of silver mist. On all sides, as far as eye could see, it stretched unbroken — a vast opalescent ocean reaching up to a clear, silver sky. Far below, like lights in a harbor, gleamed the lamps of the valley. Out of the mist of the sea a shadowy cliff rose, faint but clear, against the sky, and from its summit lights shone into the silver night. Over it all hung the silver moon. A great red ball rose slowly from the heart of the silver sea, and the level white mist rolled up into soft, little, fleecy clouds and blew away, leaving, here and there, a chapel spire and a smoking chimney, and, hither and yon, some tree tops — a mystic pine, an ancient elm, a clump of feathery larches. On one side, a great, level stretch of silver sand dunes, a broken ridge of pearly cliffs painted with soft opaline colors and edged with a line of pure gold, and a silver river winding slowly through the sand. On the other side, the valley vapors, rising higher and higher, till they meet the sky, once more shroud the earth in a silver veil. Rosetta Montgomery. 5:15 a.m. — The majority take a cat-nap. 5:20 a.m. — Ping-pong. 8:30 a.m. — Breakfast. I 90 Jpoj Class Book. 9:10 9:i5 a.m. — Eli puts on a mascot. a.m. — Toasts : Toastmistress, Our Team. 1903^. The Faculty, The Blue Book, Our Cousins, Debating Society pin and acts as a Frances Leavitt. Alice Cook. Martha Norton. Florence Cowell. Mabel Craigue. Florence White. 10:25 a.m. — Arrival of Dr. Searles and Miss Spore. Yellow roses from the Honorary Members. 10:30 a.m. — Bushels of mail. Evis Berry rivals Marion Richard- son. 11:00 a.m. — Snap-shots. 11:15 a.m. — Grinds. 11:30 a.m. — Arrival of President Woolley. 1 :45 p.m. — Dinner. Toastmistress, .... Edith Richardson, toasts. Honorary Members, . . Harriet Quick. 1903 an Establisher of Precedents, Luella Winship. In Our Day, .... Charlotte Allen. Our Prospective Alumnae, President Woolley. “My Heart is with the Yellow,” . Cora Dyer. 3:30 p.m. — Prophecy, Annie Tracy. 5 :8o p.m. — Preparation for departure. “We cannot bear to say the parting word ; We would a little longer stay.” “ My heart is with the Yellow." HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1903 Y OU were only a Freshman then, way back in the fall of 1899, very conscious of your put-up hair and put-down skirts, when you and your classmates were sprung upon the unsuspecting public of Mount Holyoke College. Some of them seemed to resent being regarded thus, as a mild and harmless joke; at any rate, these would-be members took an abrupt departure after a very brief sojourn, leaving you and some two hundred others, however, to form the largest Freshman Class the college had ever seen. You weren’t at all sure that you belonged to a class at all — or at least you supposed you did, for your friend who entered Amherst the same year wrote proudly of 1903, so it seemed to you such a thing must exist. But you had no idea what a wonderful thing it was to belong to the Class of 1903. You had some suspicion that there might be a class, however, one night when everyone was climbing up on Prospect to build a bon-fire and you first realized the magnifi- cence of the other yells and helped a crowd of girls who were venturing on some impromptu affair of that nature. After a while your class seemed to become fully aware of its existence and magnified itself (after the manner of the newly-born) by testing the power of its lungs; not with a weak, infantile wail, but in an organized, guttural fashion, in which you joined lustily, seeking to imitate the deep tones of the leader and succeeding only too well, for the next day you discovered your voice had reached such a depth that it threatened never to rise again. This was about the time your class was organized and you learned to consider — and reconsider — all questions of importance in a truly parliamentary manner. There was a great deal of electioneering and lobbying, when it came to the matter of colors and motto, and you got very much muddled and confused, for you had no idea what you or anyone else wanted. Something Scotch you had set your mind on for a motto, but as you did not know how to pronounce Scotch you decided to choose it in English and have it translated, until some superior upper class girl informed you there was no such thing as a Scotch language, so you had that motion recon- 192 igoj Class Book. sidered, and voted for whatever the most excited girls seemed to wish. Yellow daffodils and “Rowing, not Drifting,” you embraced finally, and immediately felt as if you had been friends for years. This was your first social season at college, as well as your first parliamentary one. Every class laid itself out to entertain 1903 with a pretty little air of patronage, and 1903 entertained every other class very handsomely with the greatest social success. You were sure all the other classes were impressed with your ability in this as well as in every other direction. You used to whisper to each other — you and the other Fresh- men — the nice things upper class girls had said about your class, and you believed them, every word, for didn’t you deserve them? Perhaps you have always been a little conceited, but who can blame you, for if the older ones did laugh at you a little, they had really said the nice things, and meant them, too. You went with your class on a sleighride to Amherst, and quite enjoyed the feeling of doing something together, though after you got there you were too bashful to do anything but drink coffee and come home, for you had not yet learned the meaning of stunts and how to do them. But you managed to make plenty of noise, which was the thing your classmates somehow impressed you as enjoying most. During the first of the year, social functions began to be held in the new Gymnasium — a place towards which you felt a drawing, perhaps a foreshadowing of the victories 1903 was to win there. You, yourself, were, like the majority of your class, but an indifferent performer in the matter of indoor athletics, other than basket-ball, which you enjoyed from the first, however, and at which you played with might and main, hoping that some day you might at least get on the team that furnished substitutes for the sub-scrubs. When the games themselves came, you discovered, for the first time, what it really meant to wear the “yellow” and yell “bim-boom!” for you saw your team win every game you really cared to have them win. You wanted the J uniors to be champions, so the only defeat your team ever had was for politeness’ sake. Your bump of conceit was growing now in a manner that was fast fitting you to be a Sophomore. But what a deal you had as a member of 1903 to make you appear a bit top-loftical, if you but appreciated the merits of this class, and I won’t say you were ever so stupid as not to igoj Class Book. 193 appreciate them. You had attended class-meetings with at least no more than the average number of mistakes and you had always had some classmate with the ready wit to “rise to a point of order”; you had helped give a cobweb party and a Washington tea, which your guests assured you surpassed all other entertainments in their experience; you had yelled fora team valiant in the field; all this was much, but there was yet a great deal more. You saw your class, besides choosing from the Faculty the very cream for honorary members, get ahead of every other class by securing from Miss Woolley a promise to wear the yellow for the next three years — President of your college first, of course, but second a member of your class. You were sure of this by mathematical computation — you knew something of mathematics — they gave you four times as large a share of her as any other class. You almost felt she had come to see her class alone when she visited college; when you heard of a speech in which she referred to the “sweet Class of 1903,” you couldn’t help liking yourselves a little bit, when it was she who called you “sweet.” On Mountain Day you enjoyed your class for the last time that year. You found out what stunts were and did a modest one yourself, though nothing like Frances Phillips’ cakewalk. You were a little the worse for wear the next day, for you had helped part of your class arrive early in the morning at a time no one had ever been known to before, and you said“not pre- pared” in Latin, which was dreadful, but to your surprise you didn’t die after all. Then, in a few days, you kissed your Senior good-bye and left college for a time, with the load of Latin and Mathematics gone to cast hardly a shadow on the first of a heartful of memories. You came back all eagerness, and, in the joy of greeting your old friends, did not mind overmuch that your nose was rather broken — your class yielded its place gracefully, as pet of the college, to one less worth)^ the attentions bestowed on it. You weren’t a bit jealous, however. You were only amused at this new baby, and it was this amusement that got you into trouble. You were one of a crowd of Sophomores to indulge in an innocent joke which 1904 — always a decent, harmless little creature — didn’t resent in the least, when to your surprise you were suddenly pounced upon by an excited pack of Juniors. You were somehow jammed into a corner and while one Junior pulled your hair with a wrench you can still feel, half a dozen 1 94 ipoj Class Book. others forced you to fight on a battle ground beset with many dangers. Though yourself of a peaceful disposition, you fought valiantly for your class until tumult ceased through the inter- vention of a higher power. Then you found to your surprise that all blamed poor 1903, and that you yourself fell under the ban of the “better element” of your own class. But you were firm in your indignation, and persuaded others of your class not to yield too readily to such injustice, till finally you all emerged serenely with no great loss of honor, after what might pass as an apology. On the whole, after this little unpleasantness, 1903 was about as popular as a Sophomore Class may ever hope to be, which is saying a good deal for the prepossessing qualities of this particular class, for it certainly gave anyone with jealous tendencies very good cause to dislike it. This class of yours was born plucky and lucky, and the whole college was from the first made aware of it. You saw it engage in dramatics and rejoiced, for their presentation of “The Princess” drew warm applause. You voted for the U. of P. Glee Club, and U. of P. it was. The concert they gave was no worse than others of its kind, and you were no more in the hole than other classes have been until 1905 decided that cheapness was the first merit of such an undertaking. You plunged somehow through the perils of Chem. Lab., and though you jumped at an occasional ominous crash when Elizabeth Colby let all her test-tubes be dashed to pieces on the floor at one fell swoop, you endured the worse bravely, without being quite blown to smithereens. With the second term came President Woolley, you were sure as the particular guardian angel of the Sophomore Class, though you were generous enough to share with the rest of the college, still keeping first claim in your heart. The second semester of the year began with a merry little spin to Granby, with the usual accompaniment of dancing and oyster stew. You repeated your stunts of Freshman Mountain Day, which gave you an opportunity to look back — so far back it seemed — to that first year when you were a happy child with no thought of the terrors of Lit., with which you were just beginning to battle, from which you were likely to emerge even though without credit. Somehow you endured all with your usual fortitude and sought and found some comfort in telling your Freshman acquaintances, hair-raising tales of the perils which awaited them. You were dropped without warning on Anglo- igoj Class Book. 95 Saxon fief to do battle with a Worm, the nature of which was hazy in your mind, then left to trip over the jargon of Chaucer; after exercising your brain over these difficulties you expected something great, but they insulted your intelligence by reading you nursery rhymes, as: “The dew flies over the mulberry tree"; or in “the childlike pipings of William Blake," “Little lamb, who made thee? ’ Through all your troubles, you were cheered by the thought that 1903 was still 1903, and the team still practicing in the Gym. to put your dear figures on the championship banner, which, of course, they did when the time came, as you never doubted for a moment they would. The next thing you knew somebody had started Field Day with the express purpose, it would seem, of giving 1903 more glory, though perhaps in the beginning the others had a small idea of doing something, if they did they were dreadfully disappointed for from the first they had no chance whatever. Last the Seniors, your own odd- numbered Seniors, were banquetted as a last thing you could do for them. That was in the nature of a farewell, but with Llamarada and class elections, you were kept looking forward to your Junior year, when you might spin a top and help write a year book of your own. Junior year you began with the regular 1903 cheerfulness, which no vague gropings in metaphysical regions could ever dampen. Bible showed itself a rather more awe-inspiring thing than before, for it now took the form of Exegesis — you can spell and pronounce this word anyhow, and have always intended to look it up in the dictionary — but you slipped through the course some way, though you did not feel obliged to apologize, like one member of your class, for not reading Paul’s Epistles in the original Greek. Everywhere you went you were haunted by a classmate of yours, whom you had once considered your friend, but who now appeared as one of the “board," armed with a terrible little book, which always appeared after you had made your worst breaks, or you would flee from her only to fall into the arms of the insatiable editor-in-chief, who, with her dangerously winning smile, begged for contributions. Your class was mirthful just the same and one of their first undertakings was a minstrel show to amuse the children — it was here that Esther Heacock made the Um-ah family famous. This entertainment, it was said, grieved more than one worthy member of the Faculty; in all such cases, however, it proved to 196 ipoj Class Book. be one who had not had the chance to observe for herself the superior and refined qualities of this particular minstrel-show. You were so busy that afternoon with your two Freshmen and their partners, who were also looking for their Freshmen partners, and your own partners, that you wore an anxious, yearning expression of countenance for days after. You brought out your Gym. suit again this fall for another year of Gym. work, which you pursued three evenings in the week with a bored look on your face. Sometimes you marched round and round the Gym., or other nights you sat on a bench as quietly and unobtrusively as possible, and watched your companions perform with the apparatus; then again you played “three deep’’ and had a sad time when you were “it.” Do you remem- ber how relieved you were when you finally had a chance to chase Emily Esty for she straightway ran into a corner and waited most obligingly for you to catch her? One night in December remains particularly memorable in your mind as the first night Laura Yale attended Gym. — she never came again, however. The most important class-meeting of the year was the one in which all debated eagerly on Dancing vs. Men. You had very decided opinions on this matter yourself, and were glad to find your class agreed with you on the superior attractions of the latter. Your class was always progressive, however, so you weren’t at all surprised when you found it establishing a precedent to be unquestioningly followed by all subsequent Junior classes. After that you just wished the time away till those few blissful days in February when he came — how you pitied the girls whose he’s failed to come. Your new gown was a dream, the Gym. had become fairyland, and, besides all the glories of the Prom., there were many other attractions, includ- ing a two-minute appointment in the Pepper-box, engaged according to a system devised by an enterprising member of 1903, whom the class was proud to own. That was long ago, in the days of your youth, but somewhere in your memory-book is a little white dance order with a yellow seal and what was once a beautiful red carnation. Turn to the page and you will hear again the swish of your lovely new train, the orchestra and deep voices swelling the chorus of “Boola. ’’ The whole evening was not only a social success for you, but a very great one for 1903, and that was really what you enjoyed most about it. That your class dramatic ability had not declined you were sure when you saw “Ingomar,” and you followed that hero’s igoj Class Book. 197 adventures with interest, for the fervor of his devotion made it real to you. Then there was a jolly little vaudeville, in which you found you might play in a wonderfully conducted orchestra, though you had never realized before that you had any musical ability. You spun your top in the greatest excitement, proud of your ability, until some contemptuous Sophomore informed you that the pesky thing was spinning, gaily to be sure, but wrong side up. Then the Llamarada came out with the dearest illustrations, and here you were ground most unmercifully, and here — oh! the delight of seeing your literary efforts in print — was that article the editor-in-chief had, by various wiles, coaxed out of your reluctant brain. To make the term more than ever significant for the Juniors, your team was again champion, winning first place fairly by a series of the prettiest passing the college had ever seen. Do you remember that last championship game, the glorious crowd of Juniors on the steps of the Gym. — the procession in which you waved a torch before the conquering team, drawn in glory around the campus, and the very last yell for 1903? Do you remember the leader’s voice, “Now yell, girls, just once more! Yell as you never yelled before!” You were hot and dusty and your throat ached, but you were glad to endure all for 1903, as again your voice rang out triumphantly. It was a glad and glorious class that laid plans for cap and gown year and took Williston steps feeling confident that they were fitted to fill them. You sneaked down to Wilder one Saturday evening in the fall and emerged with a precious bundle cuddled under your arm. The next day you dropped in at the music-room on your way to vespers, and the very next morning, sooner than any other class had ever done it before, you were one of a long gown-clad procession. Your class had a full sense of its dignity and was not at all oppressed by its own importance. Laura Clark even dared lay violent hands on the hitherto sacred tassel for having the presumption to get in her way. You had lost the bond of a common bugbear of some course required by all members of your class and were now careering gaily along your own path, having dipped into some subjects deeply enough perhaps to be able to pursue, before the year was over, Botany 9, an advanced and difficult course. With the greatest generosity you immediately hunted up three Freshmen and brought them to the Gym. to be entertained by 1903. Into Gym. work you plunged, of your own accord, and followed the 198 igoj Class Book. class for its few lessons in fencing-, and indeed, it held out longer than any previous class. You further adorned the Gym. in a graceful song and dance which you performed at the vaudeville when Signor Cockhea’s famous orchestra appeared for the second time. The Christmas vacation was disastrous to your class, for it wrought havoc in many hearts. For days after, you never met any member of the class, even your dearest friend, without glancing suspiciously at a certain finger of her left hand, for you now agreed with Miss Flintermann’s previous opinion that there was “hope for all of us.” Your class soon began to be entertained by its loving friends. The Juniors invited them to their Junior Prom. — a very successful imitation of the one of the year before — and the Faculty, ’ere it should be too late, and the present Seniors be replaced by a class less able to appreciate the value of true dramatic art, got to work and gave a Faculty play, which will long remain a tradition of the college, an experience only to be repeated when the actors can find in all the college a class worthy such efforts — which, as everyone knows, will not be very soon. They did allow other members of the college to attend, to be sure, but they declared it their last appearance on the stage and, though they gave no reason for such a decision, all understood how it was. But your class did not always have the part of an inactive spectator, for the team once more took its stand on the floor of the Gym., playing not to win but to establish a precedent — a thing for which 1903 was always famous, and they did establish a precedent which it will be mighty hard to follow. When it came to the first of May you not only approached the appointed ground swinging your rope with unsurpassed grace, but you jumped double rope in a way that surprised all beholders. Never did Senior Class uphold its former reputation as yours; its record for Field Day was about three times that of any other class, its boat race broke the record and its high jump beat Vassar’s. How your heart thrilled when you watched the brave crew, composed of Heacock and Chamberlain, who notwithstanding various disadvantages and mishaps of the voyage, won third place at last. You lived the social life of most Seniors that last term of all; went to heaven at Mr. Hammond’s organ recital, danced with a devoted little Freshman at the Freshman reception, banqueted with your pet Sophomore, and meanwhile clung with all your might and main to each and every member lyoj Class Book. 99 of your class. Somehow you alternately rushed and dreamed along till Mountain Day and Commencement — and your eyes were not so fastened on the little red school house, which lay before you, but what you could still look back and think what a blessing it was to the college, still to have 1903^- left for a little while, to console it somewhat for the great grief it must feel at the loss of brave 1903. / GRINDS Gail Smith — Committee unable to prepare the usual grind, as they were interrupted by her on May 7th. Caroline Griffin — “Jill,” to make up for your recent loss. Louise Sterner — Package of sleeping powders and yeast cakes. Esther Roesch — Seal of Consumer’s League, in recognition of her faithful services. Grace McKibben — Bill from Mr. Hill for repairs to Chapel seat, caused by cutting. May Pinney — Train of cars, to increase her speed. Helen Knowlton — Flower to be analyzed by this botany student. Isabel Mathison — Samples of blue to select from. Marion Chandler — Champion sprinter, in just on time. Records: DUE LEFT ROOM ARRIVED Freshman Story . 4:30 P.M. 4:27 4.29^ American Lit. Paper . . 10:00 r.M. 9:55 9:5834 Wordsworth Paper . 10:00 P.M. 9 : 56 9=59K Helen Bodwell — Spot eradicator. Mary Kilmer — White sweater and skates. Mabel Craigue — Blotter to keep her wit dry. Carolyn Fowle — Cart to carry her many books. Gertrude Heald — Model of Gertrude’s perpendicular conscience. Esther Heacock — Hair receiver, as token of gratitude for amusement caused her classmates during recitation. Charlotte Allen — History: She’s such an industrious lass, The grind of the history class, Who once did insist, “that man can’t exist, Because I’ve not read him.” Alas! Angie Allbee — Bust of Aristotle, as she shone in Ethics. ipoj Class Book. 201 Ethel Ferry — Miss M. E. Ferry has standing permission to leave college as early as she may wish and to return as late as she may desire.” (Signed) Louise F. Cowles. Elizabeth Colby — ■Comfortable bath-tub for taking naps. Helen Vogelson— We present this set of books that you may always be ready for any number of examinations necessary to take in changing from one college to another. Amy Drinkwater— Napkin rings engraved, “Him and Me.’’ Lena Lewis — Watering-pot to prevent our class ivy from the fate of the 1837 ivy. Lillian Clark — Frame for portrait of Miss Holmes. — C. P. Alice Smith — Box of candy, a prescription from her Yale physician. “Gwen” Jones — “Great hat,” because of her fondness for this expression. Mary Kilbourn — Glass to break, so that she can say she has made one break in college. Rosina Childs — Broom, as a token of affection from Miss McAuslan, asking her forgiveness for a misplaced criticism. Mabelle Fulton — Gilt star, to match the gleam in her eye. Louise Campbell —Anti-fat, after bird-walks and Lab. Christine Catrevas — Certificate for faithful, skillful work for 1903. Marion Richardson — Flowers, to console her for lack of Freshman attention next year. Helen Frazer — Red sealing-wax, for mending glasses. “Allie” Drinkwater — Blanks, so that she may join more teachers’ agencies. Mary Newhall — Book, “Rufus, my Cousin,” written from thorough knowledge of facts. Margaret Cram — There was a young maiden named Cram, Who never for quiz or exam., Inside of a book was e’er known to look, This maiden so wrongly named Cram. Dora Barnes — Suit-case, to carry in place of Miss Dickinson’s. 202 I 9°3 Class Book. Annie Miller — Quick-decision clock, to help her make up her mind. Annie Tracy — Toilet-set, for frequent washing of hands. Alethea Puffer — Engine— another nice little puffer. Lena Lewis — String of cards — “My Rosary,” each link a card, each card a call. Alma Rose — Sponge, because of early baths. Katharine Worcester — Set of pompadour combs. Lucy Wells — Astronomy, for three years’ domestic work. Anna Chamberlain — Certificate of punctuality, signed by Anna May Soule, Louise Rogers Jewett, Emma Rensch, Mary Vance Young, C. M. Clapp. Alice Bullard — Picture of Pearsons Hall, the object of her undying affection while in college. “Win” Tilden — Bank, to save pennies for Mrs. Gulick’s school. Julia Metcalf — Mansir’s Guide, to assist her in leaving town. Edith Poole — From your loving classmates who have been made miserable by your previosity throughout your course. N.B.— Art paper, done two weeks before due. Political History paper three-fourths done before your roommate had started hers. I v a Smith — Bottle of “catch-up,” because of proneness to be late with your papers. Edna Parker — Coat-hanger, to support your $27 gown, which has not been seen in Chapel this term. Harriet VanWagner — Yale pin, for your doll to wear in the next stage, which we hope will be the doll bride. Blanche Hamson — Frog, for valuable assistance in the frog department. Florence Frost — Checks from Freshmen for tutoring in Math. : Anna Bell Green, Fresh E. Man, Mary Stupid, etc. Margaret Seymour — Blue-book, to bring good luck in Ethics exam. Alice Woods — Hair-tonic. The need of this gift is evident. Grace Fernald — Medal, for distinguished service on the athletic field. Alice VanDoren — Wig — “Vegetable growth.” ipoj Class Book. 20 3 Sara Sears — To serve as checks upon your passion for visiting Holyoke: Domestic Work, Botany I, “Attractions of South Hadley,” etc. Eunice Burbank — Work of art. This maiden, from her shrinking expression, looks as if she might not have been in the water for ten years, as Miss Burbank herself has said. Dagny Grevstad — “Baker’s Argumentation,” because of interest in subject; pink rose, because of its color. Claire Howe — Horn. We should like to hear you for once blow your own horn. May Pease — “Admit one to Keith’s” (theater ticket). “Beth” Sargent — Graceful and twining saplings, for use in protecting the Pepper-box windows. Grace Bacon — The tenth bracelet, to be worn only with cotta. Helen Gates — Check on Holyoke bank for $5.80. Signed by Faculty, per order of conscience. Ethel Green — A sure cure for English measles, warranted to prevent their affecting the mind. Ethel Hisgen — Paper bags, with request that she for once make a noise by blowing them up. Elva Howell — Map of the heavens, in memory of her favorite subject and favorite instructor. Laura Clark — Tassel; in case you should ever again be tempted to order your tassel according to the dictates of your own fancy. Annie Knight — Miss Annie Knight is well fitted to take any course in the German De- partment. Emilie A. Flintermann. Marguerite Rogers — Insect, to enable her hereafter to distinguish between a wasp and a grasshopper, this being a wasp. Marion Barry — Hoping that this choice collection of stationery will be useful in the future in your varied corres- pondence. Harriet Quick — Prize Banner Quickstep, because of her sprightly step. Louise Stowell — Horse, to remind you of Ned. 204 igoj Class Book. Harriet Moore — Degree of S. and O.L. B., Sole and Only Listener in Bible. Official seal. Jeane Taylor — Scrap-book, for the budding poetess to use in copying her original manuscripts. Katherine Reid — Bottle of laughing gas. There’s another young lady from Mead, A serious young lady named Reid, She thought it a sin, To laugh, smile or grin — This sober young lady named Reid. Florence Mann — Because of devotion to typewriter, “Ful- ton’s Great American Primer. While at play the child learns to spell.” Underwood typewriter. Edith Mandell — Brush, because of extraordinary neatness. Helen Edson — Bouquet. Letter: “Dear Miss Edson . . . 1906.” Mary Seymour — Canoe, for camping outfit. Nellie Stearns — Megaphone, to increase the volume of your voice. “Nan” Goddard — Can-opener, in memory of the day when you arose from the table and procured a can-opener from your own room, that the household might not be deprived of canned peaches. Ruth Cutter — Sounding-line, to sound her depths. Florence Cowell — Proofs. Hoping that she may succeed in obtaining at least one or two satisfactory proofs after trying at least forty or fifty of her own. Ruby Sanborn — There was a young lady named Sanborn , Who had to be ground just at random; They gave her a bonnet. With black stripes upon it, To keep from her all trace of sunburn! Edith Richardson — Giraffe, the only thing lacking in your menagerie. Frances Phillips — Writing-book. “The educational system of round-hand vertical writing,” presented at request of Miss Talbot. May Achorn — Ring, trusting that she may see in it the red and green lights which have furnished her such pleasure in the past. igoj Class Book. 205 Helen Fitts — Book, for quotations which you always have on hand. Alice Cook — Signed after five minutes’ deliberation: This is to certify that all surgical apparatus belonging to the dispensary is at the disposal of Alice Cook. (Witness) Dora M. Barnes. (Signed) Eleanor Parry, M.D. Bottle of liniment. Laura Smith — Price-list of twentieth century text-books, to use in choosing books for nature study courses. Alice Eaton and Cora Dyer — Egg-beaters, to use through- out their entire after lives. Frances Leavitt — Beef, iron and wine tonic, to sustain her during her labors for the Department of Geology in Domestic Work. Edith Hall — Perpetual snowstorm, to remind you of your last winter’s suit. For references, apply to Miss Hazen. Evis Berry — Lock and key, to keep your money. Ethelind Knight — Harmonica, to help you in voice culture. Grace Davis — Sure antidote for poison. Martha Norton — Picture, to remind you of your own personal appearance on the night of the “Mikado.” Emma Day — Rare and recently discovered species of bird as slight consolation in not being able to take the course in Biology. Alice Wilson — Sing a song of magazines, Coming from a man; Ainslee’s by the dozen — Count them if you can. Sue MacWilliams — Bank, as treasurer of everything under the sun. Myra Hunter — Poem on evolution, because of your great interest in the subject. Edith Wallace — Lobster, in recognition of connection with Zoology Department. Josephine Belcher — Violets; letters of appreciation from Miss Alice Stevens. Amy Wiggin — Sprinkling-pot and seeds. For use in your future career. 206 190J Class Book. Grace McGovern — Note-book, to take notes for the Mount Holyoke , that you may be less abstracted and able to give more time to your friends. Minnie Hoyt — Slate, to increase your great talent for drawing. Louise Dodge — Doll, dressed in yellow, in token of apprecia- tion of your services in the May-day dances. Ruth Walker — Notes dropped from her note-book. Faculty notes signed by Misses Flinterman and Wipplinger. Sarah Hollands — Slight tokens of your services in the Chemistry Lab. Test-tubes. Edith Woodward — Princeton tiger, instead of a kiss, which she would prefer. Ruth Ward — Suitable topics for conversation after ten! “Visits home,” “My brothers,” “State of one’s affections,” “Care of sick in the Annex.” Amy Hamson and Helen Hume — Twin dolls, representing Miss Hamson and Miss Hume who are frequently mistaken for each other on week-days and by Miss Woolley on Sundays. Mary Cook — Note-book and pictures, for use in future art courses. M. T. Webster — “A History of the Hebrew People,” by Kent, in memory of Sophomore Bible Course and pleasant interviews with Miss Holmes. Sarah Loomis — A measles germ, hoping you will not attempt to have the measles the third time. Montgomery — Hat, because of taste for unusual in head- wear. Former Members — Roses. Yale- — Tablet and pencils, to be able to express yourself the next time you lose your voice. May Fiske — Tools, for the champion arranger of the Grind Committee. When we have required anything whatever, from a stomach-pump to an automobile, she has volunteered to arrange for the same. Mary Clark — Scissors, to remind her of the days when she has faithfully cut Domestic Work to come to Grind Committee meetings. ipoj Class Book . 207 Marion Lansing — Basket of dates and list of engagements. You need a date. Emily Esty — Catalogue of Mount Holyoke College 1903- 1904. See pages 27-44. Assistant in Latin, English, Physics and Math, departments. “Lu” Winship — A rare bit of Mexican pottery to begin house-keeping. Jessie Spaulding — Token of affection from the Faculty and of undying regret at your departure. Florence White — Grind, grind, grind, With this huge coffee-grinder, Fliss White ! And I would that our tongues could utter The thoughts that arise at this sight ! O, well for the grind committee, Who no better chairman could find ! O, well for the Senior Class That she grinds with a hand so kind! The stately maidens go in, To their fate in the grinding mill ; And but for the touch of her kindly hand Wrath many a heart would fill. Grind, grind, grind. The fragments below we see. May you always grind as charitably As you’ve ground for Nineteen-Three. Florence Fairbanks and Jeane Holford — Gym. suits — half to each one. Ethel Cutler — Leaf from her diary recording a day’s experience, chiefly with the Faculty. CLASS PROPHECY. I T was all because I had taken the “bird-course.” Nothing but the bird-fever, I assure you, would have induced me to be leaving the steps of Brigham Hall at five-thirty in the morning. I didn’t take walks before breakfast very often; but when I did, I believed in making them long enough to be worth while. I was rather sleepy, I confess, as I started down the avenue. Just at this moment I caught sight of a large bird circling over Prospect, and in the act of alighting on the Pepper-Box. Sleepiness was forgotten, as I flew down the hill and across the bridge. All the way up the steep climb beyond, my mind was filled with pictures of the sensation I should create among bird-friends in the laboratory that afternoon. Breathlessly I hurried to the clump of larches nearest the Pepper-Box, and peeped out. There, in the distance, was the queerest bird that ever I heard of — pinkish white, it seemed in color, and of a most peculiar shape. Curiosity made me bold, and I crept nearer, dodging from tree to tree, till I was sheltered by an old oak just below the Pepper-Box. What breath there was in me suddenly departed, as I gazed at the spot where the bird was perched. Bird? It was to all appear- ances a baby! No ejaculation seemed appropriate, so I sat down weakly and looked on while that small individual bobbed up and down in a gay fashion. Once it slipped off, and I shut my eyes in cold horror that I might not see the tragedy. When I dared look again, it was sailing around the Pepper-Box on the dearest little pair of wings imaginable. I could still think of no appropriate remark, so sat silent with open lips. Once more “it” — whatever it was — alighted, and began to play with some articles held in its hand. Its back was turned, so I decided to have a closer view. A fine shelter was afforded by the two frosty-looking evergreens close to the Pepper- Box. Light began slowly to dawn on my dazed mind, for there, slung between its wings, was a tiny quiver. “Cupid!” I exclaimed aloud, in my excitement. At the sound of his name, the little fellow jumped about a yard into the air. I think I did, too^ when he landed on his feet, facing me, with an arrow pointed at my breast. I gasped and trembled, and clutched my bird ipoj Class Book. 209 note- books and pencil, as if in them lay my one hope of safety. Who knows but that was true? Suddenly Cupid burst into a merry little laugh. “One would think you had an uneasy conscience, too, to see you jump. ” “Yes,” I murmured, feeling that this was the easiest word to pronounce. He lowered his bow and fixed his gaze on my hands. My clutch tightened. “Say,” he exclaimed, springing from the roof and alighting on a branch at a level with my head; “Say, can you write?” “Why!”I gasped. “I — I think so.” “In what class are you?” he next demanded, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. “Senior,” I replied, getting redder every moment. “Used to taking notes?” “Yes,” I hurriedly said, anxious to save my reputation. “I am taking a course in Lit. now.” “Tell you what,” said he, gazing thoughtfully at his arrow, “I’d like to make a bargain — I won’t shoot you if you’ll help me a bit. It would be real fun for you, too.” “I’d like to, if I can,” was my fervent reply, prompted partly by the dear little fellow's smile, but mostly, I confess, by a desire to see his arrow safe in its quiver. “All right, then,” — he was sitting down on the bough — “I’ll tell you what I want — My! but you gave me a scare; my wings droop a bit yet,” glancing over his shoulder, “I thought it was Hermes after me with his staff. You see, I am trying to get ahead of Apollo and the old ladies. I guess you would, too. Here, I’ve been spending most of my allowance, year after year, buying arrows to waste on you Senior classes — how many chocolates I might have bought for Psyche with the money! I’ve wasted a good half of my fortune trying to hit girls who did nothing but settle down to teach for a lifetime. When teachers’ agencies first came into vogue, I thought my business with a girl was over when once she had filled out an agency blank. But it isn’t safe to depend on that, I have found. Joining a teachers’ agency is no shield against my arrows. In fact, it is often a hopeful sign. But my troubles are over now. Hurrah for Marconi!” During this stream of information, I was vainly trying to find some connection between Apollo, teachers’ agencies and 2 10 1903 Class Book . Marconi. I suppose my face showed this. Cupid placed a chubby hand on each knee and looked at me solemnly: “I told mother Venus how it was, and asked for a bigger allowance. She said I could cut down my confectionery and florist bills. None of my kisses or words could move her, so I gave up that scheme. But it occurred to me that if I could know the destinies of those Seniors, I wouldn’t have to spend ammunition on the hopeless cases. I asked the Fates for their catalogue and destiny books, so I could collect a few facts. Clotho was quite willing — she’s an old friend of mine; I send violets to her once in a while but the two old ladies objected. I suppose they were thinking of all the tricks I have played on them to get poor lovers out of trouble. I always feel ready to take a little time to untangle twisted fates; but with these old ladies — snip go the scissors. They didn’t like to own up to the real objection, so they said I needed work; it would keep me cheerful — as if I could be otherwise. I’d like to know why they have taken so to this wireless telegraphy business. It would deprive Iris and Hermes of their occupation, that’s sure.” I burst into laughter at Cupid’s long face during the recital of his grievances. But I looked sympathetic, and before I had time to say anything, he edged along the branch, a little nearer, and leaning far out, whispered: ‘‘But I’m ahead of them! You see, I don’t usually stay all through their Olympian meetings; but this time Hebe had dared me to trip her up in front of Zeus, and I hadn’t found the chance. What luck for me! There was a heated discussion about setting up wireless telegraphy communications with different parts of the universe. At last it was agreed upon. Again luck favored me, for I overheard Apollo making arrange- ments with the three spinsters about what day they should send up the fates of the graduating class. It’s fortunate he was in a hurry. It seems his oracle had already been plied with ques- tions by members of the class” — just here the clock in Mary Lyon Hall struck, and Cupid sprang up, exclaiming: ‘‘They were going to begin operations at six.” He flew to a clump of evergreens and returned to the top of the Pepper-Box with a pocket-sized electrical apparatus. While he was adjusting it, he called to me: ‘‘I am going to act as operator, to take the messages as they pass Prospect. I’ll read them off and you take notes.” I hurriedly sat down and prepared to do my best for the dear i go j Class Book. 2 I I little fellow. Besides, my curiosity was aroused on my own account, to see what the fates of my classmates might be. As the first electric waves reached the Pepper-Box, Cupid was much excited, and all I could catch of his words were : “Mount Holyoke — nineteen-three — destinies.” How odd the words looked under the description of a warbling vireo! The little operator became more quiet, and in a business-like way, with only a chuckle or side-remark now and then, began to read off the messages. I give you the words, just as I copied them from my note-book in telegraph form: Martha Norton — Caucasian Mountains. Brigands. Sec- ond Miss Stone. Joke made by captive. Captors seized with paroxysm of laughter. Roll on grass. Marvelous escape on camel-back. Series of lectures in America. Evis Berry — Villa on Bay of Naples, near Biological Station. Resort of eminent biologists. Center of culture, presided over by fair and gracious lady, young American scientist. Grace Bacon — Huge store. Head of novelty department. Paris correspondent for The Delineator. The latest in decorative coiffeur and jewelry. Charlotte Allen — Charlotte Allen, Ph.D., head of English Department, University of Chicago. Golden key at belt. Scholarship of this one individual all-sufficient, B. K. granted to Mount Holyoke. Edith Mandell — No more trouble for rooms at Commence- ment or Prom. time. Picturesque edifice opposite the hotel; quaint china, dainty meals, big fire-places, swinging sign-board, immaculate inn. Edith Mandell, proprietress. “It’s about time I had a few devotees, it seems to me,” sighed Cupid. “I’m tired of these business transactions. Just listen to this: ” Harriet VanWagner, Sue MacWilliams, Lucy Wells — South Hadley Provision Trust Company — monopoly on all things eatable. Wealthy and influential alumnae; business and financial ability manifested during college days. Blanche Hamson — Post-graduate work, of course; on staff of instructors at Wood’s Holl, of course. Attention turned to evolution of the heart in genus homo; variety, biologist; speci- men, a professor caught at the meeting of the Society for the 2 i 2 I 9°3 Class Book. Promotion of Science in America — a case of natural selection, of course. Florence Cowell — Serene face, white handkerchief, gray hair, gray bonnet, gray dress, gentle voice, presiding over Quaker assembly. Allie Drinkwater — Cupid stopped short. “I don’t know whether I will read her fate or not,” he exclaimed. ‘‘I never spent so many arrows on any one else, with such poor results. Such a man-hater as she is! I’d like to know what she will come to,” and he read: Madly wooed, Soon married, Man insisted, Point carried. ‘‘Clotho’s spindle !” he ejaculated. “What next? Well, my arrows must have hit, after all. Here’s the next victim. Of course she’s mine. I guess I’ve helped send off enough boxes of Huyler’s to her. What!” as he read the message, ‘‘Fooled again? ‘Big brick house, brass door-plate, home for aged spinsters, Miss Lena Lewis, Matron’.” Cupid looked despon- dent. ‘‘Well, one ought not to be discouraged, I suppose. We must hurry on. Here’s a pair of names.” Marion Lansing, Helen Knowlton — Brigham Hall. Dining-room, buzzing chatter, long table; Miss Lansing, matron, carving fish; rattling of keys, Miss Knowlton, head of Domestic Department, takes seat opposite. Topic of conver- sation — The electric wave was interrupted here; but it isn’t of much consequence, for the topic of conversation may be assumed, a priori. Winifred Tilden — Palatial residence in Madrid. Trustee of the Institute for Girls; Chairman of the Anti-Bull-Fight League; President of the Society for the Introduction of the Early Elizabethan Drama into Spain. Husband renowned Ambassador to Spain. Chosen because of his lady’s knowledge of Spanish affairs. Ethel Green — Cupid gave a subdued giggle. ‘‘I had quite a time deciding on which side of her heart to hit her,” he said. ‘‘Each was equally vulnerable — the American side and the English side. But then, the measles made the latter rather tender, so I hit there. The Fates have agreed with me for once.” igoj Class Book. 213 Ethel Green— Hedge-rows of England, white cottage, climbing roses, six sturdy little fair-haired Yankee-Englishmen. Edna Parker — Grand discovery; something really enjoyable that isn’t Zoology IV, Physics IX or Chemistry VI. Voyage abroad with sister. Streets of Vienna, big crowd, young ladies across the street. Sudden greeting: “Oh! I recognized you by your dear old Mount Holyoke black-and-white jacket!” Julia Metcalf — Her dream: At least $5,000 salary, a few hours of teaching every day, lots of fun. The reality: $100 a year, district school, back- woods of Vermont, “boarding ’round.” Katherine Reid — Purple heather, gleaming loch, white little cottage, “Tam’s Bothie,” open window, rosy-cheeked lassie singing, looking up the road for the gleam of her laddie’s plaid. Ethel Ferry — Post-graduate work unnecessary. Pilgrimage to Blarney-Stone. Position assured, head of big teachers’ agency, American and foreign, for teachers in high schools, graded schools, kindergartens, colleges, female seminaries, normal schools, manual labor schools, co-education institutions, settlements, orphan homes and insane asylums. Amy Drinkwater — Proud mother; single chick, prodigy — favorite lullaby Browning’s “Sordello”; reads Milton at four; masters Anglo-Saxon and Sanscrit at seven. Angie Allbee — Regular correspondent for the Youth's Com- panion , , $1,000 a year for all the stories written. Bright lecturer, dates made six months ahead. Louise Dodge — Big college agency — not teachers’ — matri- monial; terms easy, letters strictly confidential, commission only 10 % of expenses of honey-moon. Ability along this line first shown in college, in disposal of seven boy cousins. Esther Roesch — Shareholder in Dodge matrimonial firm, eloquent testimonial letter-writer, head of the photograph exchange department. Mary Newhall — Early promises disappointed, reputation made as a faculty’s pet Freshman year, development thwarted by departure of important member of Latin Department. New line of work taken up after college: Library assistant, employed to keep silence in reading-room. Previous training excellent. The silent atmosphere of her suite after college. 214 igoj Class Book. Grace Fernald — Strain of mind; double bent — gymnastics? Psychology? Potential energy changed to kinetic. Result: Fernald’s School for the Development of the cerebrum by means of Muscular Exercises. Edith Hall — Lady purchaser for heiresses of Chicago and New York; splendid taste, always in fashion, authority on latest styles. Minnie Hoyt — Hoyt firm of design and art material; exquisite etcher, painter in water-colors and designer. Jessie Spaulding — Competition of forty-five best botanists for appointment as official botanist of the Philippines — Professor Spaulding of Mount Holyoke successful. Louise Sterner — “Now Louie shows a proper spirit,” said the voice from the Pepper-Box. “She slept on some wedding cake the other night. I helped her draw the right name. We were both much pleased.” Louise Sterner — Nice motherly little body, with five adopted children. May Pinney — Carefully wrought plan to meet need in colleges — Normal Training School for Chaperones, at Moody’s Corners, Mass. Easy access from Mount Holyoke, Amherst and Smith. Branch institutions at Cambridge, New Haven and Williamstown. Chaperones engaged by the hour, day or week. “I am to be trustee of that institution, you know,” Cupid added. Gail Smith — Cupid laughed outright. “She’s mine, all right.” But his face clouded over in wrath as he repeated the message. Fate of heart attacked by too many wedges — cat, tea-cup, white apron, “sweet arts of a spinster.” “Well, I'll make a pretty big try yet, in that direction; and I will succeed, by hook or crook, in spite of the woven thread,” and Cupid placed his hand on his heart. Helen Edson — Cotton fields, yellow Mississippi, little white school house, first primer, two dozen little woolly black heads, tall benevolent, white teacher, satisfaction written on face, education where most needed. Helen Vogelson — Early bent developed after college. Important position at Mount Holyoke; chief factor in every illustrated lecture; honorable title, M.L.L.L. S. (Master of Lime Light and Lantern Slides). ipoj Class Book . 2 1 5 “Bob-b-b-b, Bob-y, ’’ read the operator, in a perplexed tone. “All I can make out from this old machine is ‘Germany, correspondent, Little Hans and Karl.’ Oh! I know! It must be that Annie Knight and her German correspondent. I can just see the little German Frau leading Karl and Hans to market. ’’ “I guess the machine is going to behave now,” he remarked, “here’s a straight message.’’ Sarah Loomis — Captain Loomis, salvation army, angel of the slums, beacon for sailors, sunlight for prisoners. Mary G. Cook — Much troubled, thirty-fifth voyage across the Atlantic, wrecked off Africa, popular book “From the Equator to the Cape on Foot.’’ Ethelind Knight — Soloist in New York, great instructor in vocal culture, inventor of new method, book entitled “L’effet du Matin sur la voix. ’’ Alice Woods — Street corner, flaring torch, big crowd, sweet voice, hushed noise, softened faces, sympathetic listeners for Captain Loomis. Florence Mann — Washington, stately office, ushers in uniform, President of United States at his desk, private secre- tary near by. Work is “so easy,” plenty of time for recreation, journal work and bright articles on Washington society. Harriet Moore — Western mining town, dingy streets, untidy school children. New teacher from Mount Holyoke, clean faces, clean homes, clean streets. Name of village changed by legislature to Spotless Town. Gwendolen Jones — “At it again,’’ wailed the operator. “I wish this machine would behave; nothing but the first letter can I make out, and that is a ‘Y’.’’ There was silence, broken by Cupid reading another and another ‘Y\ At last he seized the instrument and shook it. “There, it’s all right now,’’ he said, “but the message is done, and all I caught was the last word, ‘Yale’.’’ Mary Carolyn Fowle, Elizabeth Sargent — New York harbor, pilot-boat along side steamer, ladder ropes let down, graceful mount to deck, inspection of immigrants. igoj Class Book. 216 Alma Rose — No longer reduced to misery of living with an engaged roommate. Well provided for now, nice Italian scholar, Professor Mater. Alma Rose has become Alma Mater. Ruth Cutter — For a steed, nothing short of an elephant, purchased from savings of the $1,000 position as superintendent of the instruction of a youthful princess of India. Trophies of the chase: at least five lion skins and ten tigers. Ethel Hisgen — Dim library, yellow leather books, midnight oil, original research, Kant’s philosophy and early English Literature. Myra Mabelle Fulton — Course of history with Miss Soule. Interest aroused in ancestor, Robert Fulton. Ten years spent in trying to improve the steamboat. Genius turned to account in new channel — machine taking notes in the library, invented and patented. Margaret Cram — Palm trees, broad veranda, respectful black servants in white livery. At home for the American consul’s wife to the European ladies of the Island. Martha Webster — Hatchet, bottles, auditoriums, temper- ance agitator and prohibitionist. Endows Institution for the Immediate Cure of Inebriates, by the Red-Pepper Treatment. Eunice Goddard — Nature-study craving developed, graduate work at Johns Hopkins, special topic, the bat, its anatomy and habits, largest collection of species in country. Sara Sears — Wealthy widow, fortune honestly earned, advertisements written for Huyler’s and Lowney’s confection- ery. Cupid nodded his head and gravely remarked: “I approve of that.” Ethel Cutler — Cupid suppressed a giggle, and drew a long face. Ethel Cutler, course at Hartford, aim to master Sanscrit, interpret hieroglyphics. New star arises in horizon, ambitions vanish. Conjunction of two stars, matrimonial bliss, foreign pastor and wife from South Hadley Church. Rosina Childs — College too near home, must have change. Post-graduate course completed at Leland Stanford and Pekin University. Grace Davis — Mount Holyoke, June, 1907. Senior vote for best-conducted department; unanimous vote, Physics Depart- igoj Class Book. 217 ment. Laboratory enlarged for Sophomores. Signature on schedules of those majoring in Physics — G. Davis. Florence White — Celebrated art-educator of the United States. Author of standard text-book, “The Function of the Poster in Art.” First professor of the Chair of Posterology at Mount Holyoke. Mary Clark — Big diplomatist, cultivated the faculty assidu- ously while still in college, recommended by trustees as capable in dealing with the Powers. Secured appointment as Ambassa- dress to the Zulu Islands. Alice Smith — Serious heart trouble, rupture of pericardium due to sudden ingrowth of wedge-i-form body. Local doctors unavailing, New Haven alone affords relief. Payment of all possessions, including self, to cancel debt of gratitude. Helen Gates — Matron of faculty college. Plenty of time to eat — fruit, cream, steak — no croquettes, no hash. Suites of rooms furnished, absolute quiet assured. Alice Bullard — Socialist — harangues to great mobs in New York. Subdued only by weakness in the affairs of the heart. Helen Bodwell — Post-graduate courses at eight colleges and universities. Commencement gifts for every degree. Remainder of life spent in leisure and luxury. Helen Fitts — Standard dictionary of Biography of twentieth century poets, large contributions to the Encyclopedia Americana. Rosetta Montgomery — No late banquet menus, Commence- ment invitations early, Llamaradas correctly printed, catalogue at half-price, basket-ball songs free, big Montgomery publish- ing establishment, annex to the popular Montgomery Magazine Company. Annie Miller, Edith Poole — “This is a case of ‘two birds- with one stone,’ ’’ commented Cupid, as he read: A trip abroad, tour of Europe; Mile. Poole, soloist; Mile. Miller, accompanist; ocean voyage, such a good chance for a visit, just by ourselves. Concert on board, Harvard youth in audience, also English baron. Moonlight. Tedda at the prow (not alone), Annie at stern (not alone). European campaign given up, ocean rolls between Harvard home and English estate. 2 I 8 ipoj Class Book. Anna Chamberlain — “Well, I never, in all my life!” And Cupid’s eyes seemed ready to pop out of their sockets. “A prioresse! Anna Chamberlain ! Dark serge gown and solemn, long face, gazing mournfully out on an awe-stricken group of young novices standing about her.” Katherine Worcester — Stout old lady; affable; one sorrow in life — the stealing of the watermelons from her model vege- table garden. Carolyn Griffin — Wins championship from England in field-hockey tournament. Successor to the famous Miss Applebee. Costume, Holyoke blue and 1903 yellow. Mary Seymour — Large estate in the north of Maine. Summers spent in fishing, winters in writing nature sketches. Giving lectures, illustrated from life photographs. Edith Woodward — Cupid stopped short. “I’ve had a wretched time with that girl! Do my best, I can’t get her to be nice and affectionate. She won’t even let her roommate kiss her. I haven’t had a chance to watch her closely on moonlight nights in the Pepper-Box. Ah! just hear this,’’ and he read: “Edith Woodward, indulgent chaperone, sympathizer with youthful sentimentalities; strict only in requiring of her family that each in turn shall kiss her good-morning before being seated at table. ’’ Isabel Mathison — “Do you know,’’ mused Cupid, “this is a unique case. I have never before, in my experience had a girl arrive at college who could say that she was acquainted with no man except her brother. I’ve done my best for her, but she seems careless of helping on my attempts. I will leave her to the Fates.” Isabel Mathison fills chair of Ethics — “Safe now from the clutch of man.” Dora Magdalene Barnes — Office in South Hadley — Doctor Preston’s old one. Studying to obtain data on the physical problems of college, chemical solutions if possible. Discovery of “sleepy grass” about the Campus, careful weeding, no more trouble about hearing rising bell in the morning. Amy Hamson — One discussion for Senior class-meetings eliminated; no more waiting ten weeks for photographs, no poor results, no long sittings. Amy Hamson, artistic photo- igoj Class Book. 219 grapher, Holyoke. Quick rise from position of assistant to head of studio. Marguerite Rogers — Eureka! Life-long search, lengthy experiments, applications in college of large doses of History, Zoology, Philosophy, no avail; no reduction in weight! Success at last! Great secret, confidential correspondence, admittance to circus as living skeleton guaranteed. Elva Howell — Steady rise and increasing success. All due to touchstone, most precious of all possessions, neat packet tied with blue ribbon, recommendations from Faculty. Mvra Hunter — Irresistible attractions in the South. Small wooden house, middle of swamp, screened doors and windows, sterilizer, flasks, microscopes, pet dog named Anopholes, and cat Culex, boon companions are yellow fever germs, important discovery of the laziness disease germ. Margeret Seymour — Camp Seymour, Adirondacks, open from May to October, parties please apply early; chaperones carefully selected; young ladies instructed in hunting and fishing. An excellent place for class reunions. “There, that’s what I like,” cried Cupid, enthusiastically. “I believe I’ll go there for my vacation when Margeret is well established.” Laura Ethel Smith — “Here’s a girl that is always good- natured. I like that sort, even with the fondness for study that is present in this case. I hope this is a good message for her.” He started to read, but stopped impatiently. “I’m tired of these scientific pursuits. She’s going to Wood’s Holl, too. I’d hate that place if it were not for the excellent opportunities I have for work there. I’ll have her in mind.” Grace McGovern — Cupid laughed amusedly. “They’re in trouble there, I should judge. There is excited talking among the sisters — pretty nearly a quarrel. Apollo, meanwhile, is getting impatient and is telling them to hurry up — that he will refer the name to me if they wait much louger. Wonder if he’d do it, if he knew about this Pepper-Box apparatus.” You better put down two or three words I overheard in the discus- sion when each Fate insisted on her chosen profession — the stage, journalism, instructor in cake-walking. Mary Kilmer — Good link in chain of evolution. Equally agile with hand or foot, a favorite in her Canadian home, the envy of the skaters in winter, the delight of musicians in summer. 2 20 ipoj Class Book. There was a long silence, during which Cupid looked puzzled. “Can’t make it out,” he grumbled. “Something about Neo-Darwinism and white aprons. Apollo is all mixed up; doesn’t know what Wallace is meant. The Fates say the naturalist, and Apollo wants to know which one — Alfred, Louise, Elizabeth or Edith Wallace. Anyhow, this Wallace is to wear white aprons and a big red cross on her arm, and be a second Nightingale of some sort. Let’s go on. Evidently she isn’t a victim for me.’’ Marion Chandler — Author of famous “Child-Studies and the Art of Bringing up Children,” based on personal experience in raising ten adopted babies. Side talks with mothers in Ladies ' Home Journal. May Pease — “Would you have believed it!” exclaimed Cupid. May Pease, stern, angular old maid, district school teacher, the terror of the bad boys of the neighborhood. Helen Hume — Assistant in French Department, cottage off the Campus, head of the Circle Franchise, rooms and board for French instructors, green peas a part of every menu. Louise Stowell — “Dreaming Oxford spires,” ivied towns, winding streams, master minds, ancient libraries, treasures of literary knowledge. America again, Chair of English Litera- ture in a Western college. Jeane Taylor — Attractions to the north, Oxford spires fade on southern horizon, mountains of Scotland, North Sea to Norway, Iceland, Labrador and home. Tales of the Sagas translated. Mary Kilbourn — “Now, if men have a grain of common sense I’ll have her safe off my hands before long — such an energetic, business-like girl. Here you are: Mary Kilbourn, big business enterprise, ideas seized upon in journey to far East. Stall established, fresh-made fudge and penutchi — at railroad station between Joppa and Jerusalem. Well patronized, fortune secured. Grace McKibben — “Can’t keep track of her,” came the impatient exclamation. “I always did hate Mathematics, and as soon as I think of her, the figures swarm into my mind in the most perplexing problems. If Grace is spending her fourth year at her third college, three terms at two colleges and two igoj Class Book. 22 i semesters at the other, and if the degree of A.B. is conferred after a course of four years, what portion of the degree has each college conferred? 3 |A. B., or (AB.)t or ADF? Well, I don’t have to settle it. Let’s see what this is coming along the electric waves: Grace McKibben: One sole destiny — to estab- lish and conduct a School of Domestic Science. Emma Day — Bound to succeed, endless perseverence, years spent in problem of adding comfort to student life, public benefactor, name known in every college circle, inventor of the Emma Day fountain-pen, absolutely warranted not to leak. I v a Smith — “This,” said Cupid, “is one of the results of my labors, performed in college long ago. “A merry cry of childish laughter, and a delighted cry, ‘Come, grandma! Look at baby!’ Framed by the doorway, stands a figure, aged but erect, with white cap, snowy hair and placid face; an indul- gent smile plays upon the lips; happy the grandchildren of that grandmother!” Nellie Stearns — Circle of meek, almond-eyed maidens; in center, on divan, silk-clad figure, drinking tea in delicate china cups. Why not? Husband the head of China Inland Tea Company. Alethea Puffer, Lillian Clark, Alice Wilson, Teane Holford, Eunice Burbank, Florence Frost — “Take good notice,” warned the operator, “there is a string of names here. A few of the fifty-year representatives of 1903 in South Hadley, quartered at the home of Jeane Holford, matron of Freshman house off the Campus. Dinner time: Lillian Clark and Alice Wilson compare notes on the golden weddings just celebrated, while husbands discuss politics. Alethea Puffer and Florence Frost enter into heated discussion as to best methods of disci- pline — arguments gathered from careers as mother and grand- mother. Eunice Burbank, a merry, round-faced little old lady, vivacious story-teller. Freshmen listen entranced to tales of early dramatic exploits in the rendition of “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch,” and later success upon the stage as “Mrs. Malaprop. ” Alice Eaton — I was writing as fast as I could when an explosion of laughter from the top of the Pepper-Box made me look up. “Say,” cried my little friend, “did you know I run your college elections? You Debating Society people thought 2 22 igoj Class Book. you elected Alice Eaton vice-president of To Ss. Not much! I put that election through so as to give her a proper training for her future position as mistress of a lawyer’s home. The mes- sage shows my precaution quite wise. See:” Alice Eaton, life-partner in lawyer’s firm. Claire Howe — Glaring sun, stretches of desert, broad- brimmed hat, heaps of ruins, sound of pick-axe and shovel, bevies of Arab workmen, old site of Nineveh, big discovery, standard work of archaeology, ‘‘Ten Years’ Digging at Nineveh. ” Harriet Quick — ‘‘Another case of my supervisions,” announced Cupid, “Do you remember that Sophomore Glee Club of yours? I ran the class-meeting and brought the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania clubs. Then I maneuvered the eyes of a certain youth on the platform till they rested on a certain face in the audience. Now you’ll understand the message: Harriet Quick — Patroness of U. P. dances, social leader in Philadelphia. May Achorn — ‘‘A providential affair,” remarked my friend. May Achorn — A small Achorn, providentially noticed and picked up by a man in a Brown Study, who saw and recognized in it the possibilities of a small Achorn. Ruth Walker — Early taste for costume designing, drawing in note-book during recitations. Following advertisement in the Llamarada\ ‘‘Miss Walker — full line of new designs for Mountain Day costumes. Evening, night and morning wear. Ready-made or to order.” Dagny Grevstad — Manager of high-class theater, Holyoke. Dramas arranged to follow the literature classes at Mount Holyoke. Retired after brilliant career on the stage. Founder and head of Foundlings’ Home, for the children of actors and stage performers. Nellie Frazer — Institutor of reform in Williams College chapel exercises, inventor for new rack for holding books in chapel, edits a local map of good driving roads about South Hadley. ‘‘These may seem incoherent occupations,” remarked Cupid, ‘‘but there is method in her madness, which I, at least, understand. ” Sarah Hollands — Disproves absolutely the atomic theory, hailed as a deliverer by the Sophomores, becomes weary of chemical affinities, matrimonial affinity substituted. igoj Class Book. 223 Laura Yale — “There,” said Cupid. “I wonder what on earth is going to come to her. Polyhymnia and I had a great quarrel over her earlier in her college course. Hermes fixed it up between us, so that I could claim her with one provision — that the man in question should be a musician. But lately the lyric muse has been cutting us out. Let’s see what the old ladies have decided.” Laura Yale — English Department, Mount Holyoke, three years, then orange blossoms, cosy home. She at piano, absolute contentment. He, in smoking jacket, by the open fire, wondering whether it be “Schuberts’ Serenade” which is being played, or “Our Director.” Marion Richardson — Member of the staff of Mrs. Gulick’s School, special function to prepare students for entrance to Mount Holyoke College. Return to America. Fascinating lecturer on European life. “Mercy!” exclaimed Cupid. “This is blood-curdling!” Laura Clark — On Cannibal Islands, about to be served up for Thanksgiving dinner, farewell song, islanders in tears, menu reduced to cocoanuts and clam chowder. Louise Campbell — Plump, rosy-cheeked madame of middle age, conductor of walking parties across the Alps, first woman to scale the Matterhorn. As Cupid read off the next name he gave a delighted smile. “I did have the best time fixing her!” he exclaimed. Marion Barry — Silver cup — not athletics; class baby, Mexican mines, millionaire, donor of Barry Music Hall, Mount Holyoke; emblem, the pine: hopes ever-Greene. Ruth Ward — Matronly figure, seated on donkey, picnic in date grove, baby in saddle bags on each side, father driving the donkey. Alice Cook — “A great girl,” said Cupid, speaking half to himself. “I’ve tried again and again to hit her, but she does the seventy-five-yard dash every time, and escapes. I wonder what the Fates have provided for her. Let’s see. Alice Cook — Donor of Cook Athletic Field at Mount Holyoke, the most persuasive woman orator of America, life-size statue in the Student Alumnae Building. Alice Van Doren — Explorer in India, climbs Himalayas, wonderful hunting stories to tell to Mrs. VanDoren’s grand- children — the little Scudders. 224 igoj Class Book. Cupid listened sullenly for a while and then stamped his foot as he grumbled: “I thought I had this girl for sure, but listen to this: May Fiske — Successor to Sousa, great musical festivals each year at Mount Holyoke, pictures on posters in all the windows, and bust in music-room. Emily Esty — “Well, I wouldn’t have believed this if I had not read it with my own eyes,” commented the operator. “Why, I expected the most brilliant of futures for her. There was every promise of it in college.” Emily Esty — Versatility developed in one direction — journalism. Survival of the fittest? Feather-duster, camera, note-book, correspondent for the Delineator and Ladies' Home Journal . “Look out!” came the voice from above. “Here are three names together.” Esther Heacock, Gertrude Heald, Frances Phillips — Big posters on every fence and barn, glaring letters, “Great Collegi- ate Revival of Classic Plays — Most Popular Season on Record. The new star, Gertrude Heald, will appear as ‘Little Eva.’ The old favorite, Esther Heacock, will take the part of ‘Uncle Tom.' Frances Phillips, Manager. Amy Wiggin — Hawaiian Islands, sunshine cheap, flowers all the year long. Clever invention. Flowers indefinitely pre- served fresh, unlimited supply to the United States; daffodils, a specialty, always on hand at Mt. Holyoke when wanted. Cora Dyer — Cupid’s eyes softened. “Dear child,” he mur- mured, “I never had a happier time settling any one. We three are great friends — she and I — and he. I’d like to tell you all about it but that wouldn’t be quite fair, so I’ll just read the message: “Cora Dyer — Favorite chaperone of Williams — so sympathetic with youthful pranks.” Christine Catrevas — Energy and enthusiasm — success. Position on staff of New York Tribune. Christine, leading- journalist in United States. Edith Richardson — Commencement once more, Alumnae Association meeting, Edith Richardson presiding, full length portrait beside the statue of Alice Cook, in Student Alumnae Building. Josephine Belcher — Aspirations raised in college by domestic work, ideal to obtain a position in a university, ideal igoj Class Book. 225 obtained by studying in Germany, obtains degree of Frau, confirmed by German professor, life position as helpmeet to philosophical chair. Luella Winship — Estimated as an American gem rather to be possessed than the mines of Mexico. However, latter are not necessarily given up. Literary salon, at the Capital of Mexico. Common remark in social circles: “What a splendid conversationalist !’’ Florence Fair .... —There was a loud buzzing, but the message could not be distinguished It was irritating, my little operator complained, when he was especially curious about that fate. “It must be Florence Fairbanks,’’ he said. “I overheard her remark that she had rather stay at home than teach, so I decided to help her to a home where there was no danger of any teaching, except, perhaps, a bit of kindergarten work. I’ve an arrow especially sharpened for her,’’ and he settled with his foot the quiver that lay close by. The next ten minutes were very puzzling ones, for the machine wouldn’t work well, and some guessing had to be done. The next intelligible words were, “Consolidation of Amherst and Mount Holyoke — failure of scheme partly atoned for by union of representatives from’’ — and the buzzing recommenced. “Oh! I know whom they’re talking about!’’ said Cupid. “It’s Elizabeth Colby. I overheard Minerva talking with her committee on education about the young graduate of Mount Holyoke who was sooner or later to agitate the question of union of the two colleges. The committee did not favor the scheme. But perhaps I can fix it so Elizabeth won’t mind.” “Here’s just one more name!’’ Cupid cried, “and I think we can get the message even through this poor old machine. Frances Leavitt — Thirty years since 1903’s Mountain Day. Eager, waiting throng on the mountain top, as honorary members draw near. Ringing cheer, three times three for President Leavitt, honorary member of 1933. White-haired, stately figure advances, silence during the reading aloud, in soft, clear tones, a message of greeting from the Ex-President of Mount Holyoke to her granddaughter class. Three-times-three again, for Ex-President Woolley, patron-saint of 1903, and her daughter 1933. Cupid looked down at me. “It’s long after your breakfast hour and I must be going, too.’’ He picked up his machine igoj Class Book. 226 and his quiver and started to fly away, but instead, he came down to my side. “I would like to say just one word more, on my own account.” He looked wistfully up at me. ‘‘Say, would you mind telling the Class of 1903 how I have loved them? And the honorary members, too; they have been very indulgent and sympathetic, splendid chaperones. One of them, you know, belongs to me now. There are quite a number who have dropped out of the class, but I keep a close watch even there — and a good many I have settled very happily. But the girls who are just leaving this year. Won't yon tell them that even if I can’t do everything I had planned for them, I shall watch over every single one. Do you know?” and his voice choked, ‘‘I don’t want you people to go.” Annie C Tracy (Special dispatch to Class-Book Committee, as we go to press) — 1923, translation of Bible into an unknown dialect in Turkey. 1933, Head of Auburndale Home for Returned Missionaries. Shouts of laughter at bright stories. Beautiful gray hair; same twinkling brown eyes. Same ‘‘Trannie Acy. ” COMMENCEMENT. PROGRAM OF COMMENCEMENT June 21 — Baccalaureate Sunday, Sermon, Rev. Albert J. Lyman, D.D., Brooklyn — “I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine,” June 22 — (Not Ivy Day). Junior Dramatics — “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Glee, Banjo, Mandolin Club Concert, Mary Lyon Hall, . June 23 — Ivy and Alumnae Day. Alumnae meeting, Memorial Song, Mary Lyon’s Tomb, .... Tune — Marguerite. The time has come when Nineteen-Three must go From all the scenes we love so well — Must leave the trees, the lake, the steps, Where fondest memories dwell. We cannot bear to say the parting word, But would a little longer stay ; But loving, faithful, loyal hearts, We’ll take with us for aye. In these, the last days of our college years, Our hearts go fondly back to thee, And every heart of Nineteen-Three Is filled with loyalty For thee who founded, many years ago, The college which we fondly claim — Our Alma Mater, proud and blest, A monument to thy name. To thee who left us many noble thoughts, High aspirations and ideals, Old Nineteen-Three her garland brings, And proudly homage yields. With honor, love, and deepest reverence, We’ll e’er recall thy memory, For aye our hearts are leal and true — The hearts of Nineteen-Three. 4:00 r. m. 3:30 P. M. 8 :oo p. m. 9:30 A. M. 10:30 A. M. We place our tribute wreaths upon thy tomb, Then slowly, sadly go away. Our play is done ; the shadows fall ; ’Tis the twilight of our day. Our hearts are filled with things we cannot say, But love and faith we pledge to thee, Forever steadfast, firm and true — The Class of Nineteen-Three. — Rosetta Schuyler Montgomery. College Sungs, Williston steps, 10:45 a. m. “O Holyoke, first thy stones were laid.” “Beside a mighty river.” igoj Class Book. 229 Junk 23 — Ivy and Alumnae Day (Continued). Class Song. Planting Class Ivy, Mary Lyon Hall, .... 11:00 a. m. Ivy Song. {Music composed by N. H. Allen.) A morning glow on college towers, White mist o’er lakes below; Soft air that breathes of dew and flowers, And branches sweeping low. Long shadows cast by tower and grove, A wood-bird’s plaintive call ; And golden glow that rests above A western mountain wall. An ivy vine that creeps and clings O’er moonlit walls of stone, And peeping in, through arches dim, Hears the deep organ tone. A memory that clings and winds 'Round Holyoke’s well-loved towers, And dreaming in the twilight finds The sweetness of past hours. A lingering thought that love would claim, And leave in trust with thee — Men call thee Ivy, but thy name To us is Memory. —Annie Caroline Tracy. Alumnae Luncheon, . . . . . . 1 :oo r. m. Step Exercises, Williston, ....... 5:00 p. m. “In quaint South Hadley Town.” “Leal and True.” Senior Step Song. Junior Step Song. Step Exercises continued, Chapel, ..... “My Heart is with the Yellow.” Class Song. “Leal and True.” 5/30 P. M. Last Will and Testament, . “Juanita,” “Where! Oh! Where!” May Fiske Empirical Suggestions to Successors. . . Mary Clark “Holyoke.” Junior Class Song. “Good Night.” June 24 — Commencement Day. Commencement Exercises, Chapel, Address by President Ira Remsen, LL. D., of Johns Hopkins University — “College Education Should Help Students to Think Clearly.” 11 :oo A. M. Collation, Gymnasium, 1 :oo p. m. Organ Recital, Mary Lyon Chapel 4:30 P. M. President’s Reception, Mead Hall 8 :oo p. m. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT E, the Class of 1903, being of sound and disposing mind, but mindful of the uncertainties of life in general, and of college life in particular, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all other wills by us individually and collectively at any time heretofore made. First. After the payment of our just debts and final Com- mencement expenses, which payment we direct our executors to make as soon after our departure as may be convenient, we give, devise and bequeath, as follows: Item. To the Class of 1904, our cherished Senior privileges, to wit: the wearing of cap and gown after a certain day next Fall; the right to sit or stand upon the steps of Lyman Williston Hall and to discourage, by look, word and action, all meaner underclass aspirants; and the much-coveted privilege of sitting opposite at the regular daily meals in this institution. This last privilege we would urge the above mentioned class to guard from all such dangers as neglect, lateness to meals, etc. Item. To the Class of 1904, the right to uphold and carry on the somewhat recent but honored custom of May-day, with all the joys, sorrows and appurtenances. Item. To the Class of 1904, our rights to compile and edit a class book, together with our advice that the same be started somewhat early in the year. Item. To the same Class of 1904, our particular and exclu- sive right to the Summit House, Mount Holyoke, during the short period of bliss commonly known as Senior Mountain Day. Item. To the Class of 1905 we do give, devise and bequeath, the glorious blue banner for championship in basket-ball, on which are thrice inscribed the numerals “1903,” on the sole condition that they do cause to be inscribed below the above- mentioned inscription, the numerals “1905.” To the Class of 1906 we would give and bequeath the championship cup won by us in tennis, charging them to guard it well, and hold it always. We do give and bequeath to the faculty of Mount Holyoke College, the sole and exclusive right to wear white bows in their hair at either faculty or student Glee Club concerts. To the faculty and student body of this college, we do give and bequeath the college magazine, the Mount Holyoke , charg- ing them to cherish it tenderly, that its life may be long in the land. EMPIRICAL SUGGESTIONS TO SUCCESSORS. HE Class of 1 903, with that becoming modesty which has characterized her career in college life, does not presume to offer you, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen, before us assembled, didactic charges or dogmatic generalizations. Yet from the height that has been attained — and from this more stable and self-evident elevation on Williston steps, we gain a vision, clearer than you who are following, of a college course; and we feel in duty bound to offer our experi- ence to you, that hearing you may profit, or at least be bored. As we look back toward our sub-Freshman days, we can see the strict pedagogic rule of proceeding from the Known to the Unknown worked out in our lives. We have proceeded from the place where the content of our minds was limited and defined by the Entrance Certificate we brought with us, to the place where our wits are so scattered and our minds so muddled that we know not what is therein contained; and did not a great scientist of this college declare that after the middle of May the mind of a Senior is a Great Unknown, and is not this statement corroborated and upheld by others who have since sought opportunities to examine us? On our journey toward this wilderness — or thicket, if some would have it so — the mighty athletes of our class have been at hand to help the feeble through the semi-darkness, for it is said that the light of our intellects has shone dimly. As we look back toward you, Successors, we see you stumbling and falling, uncheered by victories on the athletic field, but your path is bright and shining, illuminated by the Brilliant Intellects of 1904. If you would make your advance more steady, heed the results of our experience. You, Freshmen, will soon be Sophomores, and our counsel is, “Despise not the Freshman and ask not ‘Was I ever thus?’ ” Remember, she can never have the advantages you have had in knowing 1903. Therefore, sympathize with her and seek to “ As we’ve toiled up the ladder, with pain and with strife, Toward the summit of honor and fame,” 232 1 9°3 Class Book. lead her from her ignorance by pointing out the glories of this Senior Class. Sophomores, we would prepare your minds for a great shock. Ere you come back in September, that wisdom which, in the words of a visitor, has formed bay-windows on your brains, will have disappeared and soon you will be groping blindly, “outlining your own ignorance.” The Class of 1903, in reviewing the same change in its mental constitution, believes that a deeply-rooted habit of introspection will be a constant and unfailing source of comfort, first, in seeking to find the pathway by which your wisdom escaped, and second, in understanding with appreciation the “I” and the “Me,” as well as many other elusive chapters in James, leading possibly to a clear definition of empirical. In passing James, we are reminded of Gym., and with conviction, resting upon experi- ence, proclaim to you all, that contact with him is more pleasant Junior year than during Senior vacation. You, Juniors, are so near the great Unknown that you can testify that we know whereof we speak. So we ask that classic question: “Are we right?” Your path may seem plain before you, yet we warn you of jolts and jars ahead, for your dignity will suddenly collapse in the Fall, when a Freshman greets you as a fellow-sufferer in Entrance Exams., yet 1903 has found this customary with Freshman classes. So, undergraduates, with these few suggestions, we leave you, hoping that by them your path toward “the wide, wide world,” may be made more easy. CLASS SONG O, Holyoke, again would thy daughters unite With rejoicing to echo thy praise; To tell of thy virtues and matchless delight In the tribute of song we would raise. For our hearts swell with love and devotion to thee, As we think of the days that are past, And the proudest ambition that moves Nineteen-Three, Is that she may be true to the last. For we’ve learned many lessons from books and from life, Since as verdant young Freshmen we came, And we’ve toiled up the ladder with pain and with strife, Toward the summit of honor and fame. And the friendships we’ve formed, may they evermore be Brightest jewels in memory’s store, May we love yet more dearly the old Nineteen-Three, When college shall know us no more. So the yellow we’ll raise as our emblem so fair, Side by side with the pure Holyoke blue, And with loyal allegiance our love we will share, While to both we will ever be true. Not contented to drift, carried on by the tide, Let us bend with a will to the oar, Keeping time with the comrades who pull by our side, Till Nineteen-Three’s voyage is o’er. ADDRESSES PERMANENT ADDRESSES Achorn, Mary, Allbee, Angie Gertrude, Allen, Charlotte Edwards, Bacon, Grace Ella, Barnes, Dora Magdalene, Barry, Marion Bartlett, Belcher, Josephine Camp, Berry, Evis Howard, Bodwell, Helen Elizabeth, Bullard, Alice, Burbank, Eunice Bliss, Campbell, Hattie Louise, Catrevas, Christina, Chamberlain, Anna, Chandler, Marion Clifton, Childs, Rosina Corinne, Clark, Laura Pyne, Clark, Lillian Elena, Clark, Mary Augusta, Colby, Elizabeth Marion, Cook, Alice Elizabeth, Cook, Mary Gwendolyn, Cowell, Florence Augusta, Craigue, Mabel Frances, Cram, Margaret Estelle, Cutler, Ethel, Cutter, Ruth Loring, Davis, Grace, Day, Emma Shepherd, Dodge, Louise Whitney, Drinkwater, Allie Virona, Drinkwater, Amy Belle, Dyer, Cora Ethel, Eaton, Alice Goodnow, Edson, Helen Wheatley, Esty, Emily Harrington, Fairbanks, Florence Elizabeth, Fernald, Grace Maxwell, Ferry, Mary Ethel, Fiske, May, Fitts, Helen Louise, Fowle, Mary Carolyn, Frazer, Nellie Elo i- se, Frost, Florence Houghton, 6 Gray Street, Portland, Me. 7 School Street, Bellows Falls, Vt. Longmeadow, Mass. Middletown, Conn. 313 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Passaic, N. J. 26 Allerton Street, Plymouth, Mass. 282 Spring Street, Portland, Me. 19 Maple Avenue, Andover, Mass. 10 Normal Street, Worcester, Mass. Longmeadow, Mass. Windsor, Conn. 83 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, N. Y. 63 Franklin Square, New Britain, Conn. 1 18 Court Street, Plymouth, Mass. 60 Lincoln Street, Holyoke, Mass. Agawam, Mass. Plantsville, Conn. Bedford, N. Y. Natick, Mass. 314 East King St., York, Penn. Merryall, Penn. Ashburnham, Mass. Amsden, Vt. Church Street, Mt. Vernon, Me. 15 Lincoln Street. Jamestown, N. Y. 1208 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. South Lee, N. H. 133 Highland Avenue, Gardiner, Me. Grafton, Mass. Greenwich. Mass. Greenwich, Mass. Ashburnham, Mass. South Sudbury, Mass. 680 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York City. Framingham, Mass. West Boylston, Mass. Jewett Avenue, West New Brighton, N. Y. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. North Main Street, Palmer, Mass. 39 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, Mass. Woburn, Mass. Geneseo, N. Y. 66 Auburn Street, Springfield, Mass. igoj Class Look. 237 Fulton, Myra Mabelle, Gates, Helen Chapin, Goddard, Eunice Rathbone, Green, Ethel Elizabeth, Grevstad, Dagny, Griffin, Caroline Irene, Hall, Edith, Harason, Amy, Hamson, Blanche Bradway, Heacock, Esther, Heald, Clara Gertrude, Hisgen, Nellie Ethel, Holford, Jeane Post, Howe, Claire Greene, Howell, Elva Rebecca, Hoyt, Minnie Maria, Hume, Helen, Hunter, Myra Irene, Hollands, Sarah Truair, Jones, Gwendolen Marshall, Kilbourn, Mary, Kilmer, Mary Alice, Knight, Annie Dean, Knight, Ethelind Cartland, Knowlton, Helen, Lansing, Marion Florence, Leavitt, Caroline Frances, Lewis, Lena Lea, Loomis, Sarah Augusta, MacWilliams, Susie Elizabeth, Mandell, Edith Frothingham, Mann, Florence Gertrude, Mathison, Isabella Selwyn, McGovern, Anna Grace, McKibben, Grace Kendall, Metcalf, Julia Adelaide, Miller, Annie Lavinia, Montgomery, Rosetta Schuyler, Moore, Harriet Cleveland, Newhall, Mary Addison, Norton, Martha May, Parker, Edna Alice, Pease, Mary Everett, Phillips, Frances Whitney, Pinney, Mary Elise, Poole, Edith Wilder, Puffer, Alethea Roxanna, Quick, Harriet Anne, Reid, Katherine, Richardson, Edith Harris, Bradford, Vt. 28 High Street, Thomaston, Conn. New Salem, Mass. 161 Seymour Street, Hartford, Conn. 575 Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, 111 . East Granby, Conn. 16 Myrtle Street, Adams. Mass. 316 Delaware Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 316 Delaware Street, Syracuse, N. Y. “Netherhouse,” Wyncote, Penn. 3 Sacramento Place, Cambridge, Mass. 21 Cemetery Street, Fort Plain, N. Y. Hazardville, Conn. 127 Eighth Street, Troy, N. Y. 415 Pleasant Street, West Brookfield, Mass. 18 Balding Avenue, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Warsaw, N. Y. Williamstown, Mass. Watervliet, N. Y. Ellington, Conn. South Lancaster, Mass. 424 Broadway, Somerville, Mass. Hopedale, Mass. 83 Brown Street, Westbrook, Me. Farmington, Me. 49 Dana Street, Cambridge, Mass. 30 Adams Street, Somerville, Mass. 48 Kidder Avenue, West Somerville, Mass. Centerville, Mass. 51 Avon Street, New Haven, Conn. 4 Walnut Avenue, Cambridge, Mass. Gardner, Mass. 219 Coram Avenue, Shelton, Conn. 643 Macon Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 582 East Forty-fifth Street, Chicago, 111 . 103 South Street, Northampton, Mass. South Hadley*, Mass. Muncy, Penn. Holden, Mass. 19 Lowell Street, Lynn, Mass. Lakeville, Conn. 61 East Pearl Street, Nashua, N. H. 64 King Street, Burlington, Vt. 92 Morningside Avenue, New York City. Rockville, Conn. 46 Mt. Vernon Street, Somerville, Mass. 10 Central Street, Methuen, Mass. Wyncote, Penn. 7 Merrifield Street, Worcester, Mass. St. Elizabeth, Washington, D. C. 2 3 8 igoj Class Book. Richardson, Marion Louise, Roesch, Esther Ellen, Rogers, Marguerite Herrick, Rose, Alma Augusta, Sanborn, Ruby, Sargent, Elizabeth Sears, Sears, Sara Winona, Seymour, Margaret, Seymour, Mary, Smith, Abigail Grace, Smith, Alice Eliza, Smith, Iva June, Smith, Laura Ethel, Spaulding, Jessie Goodwin, Stearns, Nellie Malvina, Sterner, Louise Evelyn, Stowell, Louise Payson, Taylor, Jeane Forrest, Tilden, Winifred Richards, Tracy, Annie Caroline, VanDoren, Alice Boucher, VanWagner, Harriet Cross, Vogleson, Helen Elizabeth, Walker, Ruth Naomi, Wallace, Edith Maynard, Ward, Ruth Porter, Webster, Martha Tappan, Wells,'* Lucy Caroline, White, Florence Donnell, Wiggin, Amy Elizabeth, Wilson, Alice Rosencrans, Winship, Luella Parker, Woods, Alice Christine, Woodward, Edith Lydia, Worcester, Katharine Fleming, Yale, Laura Anna, Pelham, N. H. 382 New York Street, Aurora, 111 . 154 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Me. 246 Bay Street, Taunton, Mass. Woodstock, Conn. Manchester, N. H. 25 Suffolk Street, Holyoke, Mass. 109 School Street, Bennington, Vt. 109 School Street, Bennington, Vt. Leicester, Mass. 28 Willetts Avenue, New London, Conn. 396 Union Street, Springfield, Mass. 10 Upham Street, Salem, Mass. Milldale, Conn. Saxtons River, Vt. 302 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, Penn. Concord, Mass. 36 Marengo Avenue, Springfield, Mass. 1101 Douglas Street, Ames, la. Waverly, Troya County, N. Y. Ranipettai, Madras Presidency, India. 4 Olyphant Park, Morristown, N. Y. Columbiana, O. Stafford Springs, Conn. 35 Orange Street, Nashua, N. H. 33 Northampton Road, Amherst, Mass. 148 Dresden Avenue, Gardiner, Me. 1716 South Sahica Street, Syracuse, N. Y. 13 Hudson Street, Bangor, Me. 90 High Street, Auburn, Me. Blairstown, N. J. 74 Perkins Street, Somerville, Mass. 19 Beacon Street, Natick, Mass. Thomaston, Conn. 15 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vt. Meriden, Conn. “ Grow old aloqg with me ! Tfye best is yet to be, The last of life for whiolri the first was made: ©ur times are iq ft is brands ^jffho saith, jff wlqole % planned , XJouth shows but half: trust God : see all, nor be afraid.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Page. Our Honorary Members, . 5 Message to the Class, 1 0 The Class, ..... 1 1 Former Members, .... 142 Memories, Then and Now, 146 Freshman Year Calendar, i 53 Sophomore Year Calendar, 156 Junior Year Calendar, 158 Senior Year Calendar, 160 1903 in Basket-ball, .... 166 Basket-ball Songs, .... 167 Heard on the Campus, 172 Our Opinions, ..... 173 Our Mutual Acquaintances, 178 Election Results, .... 179 Mountain Day Chronology, 186 History of Class of 1903, . 191 Grinds, ...... 200 Class Prophecy, .... 208 Commencement, Program of, 228 Last Will and Testament, 230 Empirical Suggestions to Successors, 231 Class Song, ..... 233