Page 74 - YB1896

second-base in preference to any other. This done you will, Also a native of Westminster is Claude Tilden Smith, alias "Kimy." His earliest were spent at a school in Westminster. When he entered college determined to be in everything, and took two years class. He has been a member of the Classes of '95, and '96 vVhen a child his favorite and in time has been taken up differ as to the origin of his "1\'i111Y." Two theories exist, known respectively as the" Bosley Theory" and the" Lunatic Hypothesis." The former, advanced by Mr. Bosley, is that his name comes either from 'IICIIW, or irom uiutitnn, too "II///ch. The other, or "Lunatic Hypothesis." is that he gets his name from a certain resemblance to a crazy man on the outskirts of the city, who has this name. Although the c, Bosley Theory" is very ingenius, the other seems the more reasonable. III later however, Claude has laid aside childish ideas and settled down to his Senior year he has held some important positions at college. JIl the mountains of West Virginia, at a place called Buckhnnn ou, born John Willis Smith. First he attended the public schools of his State, and then for a short time the Fairmont State Normal School, preparatory to enter- ing Western Maryland. He first came into prominence in our Sophomore when he was chosen president of the Class of '1)6. Tn return for this he has endeavored faithfully to fulfill the duties of his position, to up- hold dignity of the class, and to hold as many class meetings as he is allowed, and more if he could get them. Besides the office of president, the class has conferred on him the position of editor-in-chief of: the CI'IIC":-A-GO- flUNK. In addition to these honors from the class, he has held responsible positions in many different college organizations. His talents seem to be in the line of Science and Music. J n the latter he is something of a genius, per- forming on the piano, and bass viol. The last-named instrument is his especial delight; that he thinks he is disturbing someone else. He can also sing. Mentally, Smith is a remarkable fellow-a phenomenon. He seems to be possessed of a power of allopsychic comprehension. If you don't know exactly what you mean, ask" J 'IV." 54