The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-25

proofs for geometrical figures. The ma
iority of the class were introduced 10
Greek or French, and Roman history
and English We're served twice week
for dessert.
"As sophomores we had gained the
privilege of selecting class colors ana
nins. About this time Miss Edison and
Mr.. Mason were appointed as class
correspondents for the 'School Visit
orr but the paper unfortunately died
premature death. When we separated
a second time, 40 more of the class haq,
fallen bv the wayside. We We're great
| w shocked at the sudden death Of Dan
lei Shine, and as a class we deeply 1elI
our loss
"The third year proved more eve
ful than the two preceding had been.
As falling juniors, conscientious pupils
found the work somewhat harder than
before but we were never too busy Tor
a lark. Cicero's orations We're at
times translated with a remarkableness
which would have amazed the great
| orator himself. We soon learned to
think rapidly in French and German
but difficulty often arose IN translatlhs
our thoughts into English.
During the latter part OF the year
another Of our classmates was taken
from us, and we mourned the loss OF
Wilfred White, loved and respected by
all who knew him.
eft was one of the boys of the class
of SO who received the appointment Tor
the cadetship at Annapolis Naval Acad-
envy. and we feel that in him the school
| is well represented. He has always
stood high in his class, and who can tell
! hut that in the future, the name OF
Ralph M. Griswold will be honored as
| that of Admiral Dewey is at the pre-
| sent time.
I'm the parade given to celebrate the
fftieth anniversary of Worcester pc
coming a city, the boys OF ~ showed
their loyalty by wearing gorgeous pur-
| pie caps, thereby arousing jealousy IN
the hearts of the seniors. On this ac-
| count Harrington Corner and Foster
street were the scenes of several undig-
nified combats, but as usual 99 came
| off victorious and some of the hats are
to be seen to this day.
Gwen in athletics we have had our
ms and downs, the downs by far pre-
dominating. Our first appearance was
| in a class foot ball game our sopho-
more wear when the freshmen yielded
! To orr prowess Our boys are firm be-
levers that old age is honorable and
kindly refrained from defeating their
elders the two upper classes. The same
| tender regard for the feelings of others
prompted them to consign the victory
| in class sports to the seniors, and last
year induced US even to indulge the
class of 1890.
..3ut the time Of benevolence is past
and that of action at hand. Brilliant
victory will crown US on May rs, and
the Gallant youth who lowered '9S's col
ore last wear. will be needed this year
onlv TO fasten on high the purple ard
white. The class of '99 VIII be proud OF
fine crew since it has always furnished
the principal contigent, and we reel tnal
we are in a way responsible Tor the
MANY victories which they have Sc
aT,ast fall we greeted each other as
saniors and since then we have been
! coming down the home stretch with col
! ors flying. Remarkable TRANSACTIONS OF
| ter. serve to put a class in good spirits
and such was the case when one morn
| ing a bright youth translated The
liant nosed on his curved neck
srhis certainly was quite feat and we
feel sure that such a giant could de-
/ noand his own price as gymnaStlc IN
structor even at the present day.
ssTt would seem that the race of Al
Lens is fond of banqueting, for last year
our classmate saw fit to attend ,sSs
inbilee and this year 1902 sent an Allen
as their delegate
LIS we look back over our course we
fsaI that we have triumphed in the ma
ior points, and wish to extend sineerest
/ thanl,s to faculty and instructors for
Guiding us and bearing with us so pa
I fientlv. Many friendships have been
formed here which we trust are not soon
n be broken. We regret that the time
is so near at hand when We shall sepa-
rate. probably never to come together
a~ain as a class. but there is joy that
with our motto "Nincit Qui patitur,
ever in mind. we shall soon set forth
to do honor to school, cur city and our
nation"