Berkeley High School - Olla Podrida Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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THE BERKELEY GAS-JET tionist nomination for the Presidency of the United States. Ne.v Poetical Genius Uncovered Miss Eleanore Holland, the young poetical genius, recently published another volume of poems. The cri- tics regard her poems as ery beautiful and predict that they will prove a last- ing monument to her mem- ory for long years after her death. Real Estate Man Sells Valuable Land Mr. Robert Light, a prom- inent real estate man, re- ported a sale today of a block of land in Patterson, a small town near Fresno, which is rapidly booming. The land was sold to Miss Ruth Monro, who will build a fine apartment house on the lot. When finished the building will be turned over to Miss Dixie Driver, who leased it for a term of three years. Famous Circus Coming To Town Commencing on Monday of next week, the famous War- ren and Watkins circus will be in Berkeley. They will pitch their tents on Boone ' s field. Accompanying the cir- cus this season is the world ' s most famous clown, Lawrence Eade. Another feature of the circus is its side show, where one may see Stuart Lane, the tallest man in the world and the Misses Margaret Hartwell and Helen Wright, the talented Siamese twins. Mr. Harry Hogan is the fat man of the show. Mr. Hogan weighs about 620 pounds when in good condition. All in all, this is considered the finest show in the world for the small price of admission. Noted Cartoonist Here Ted Spencer, the noted cartoonist, arrived here from New York today for an ex- tended visit with his parents. Mr. Spencer recently be- came very popular with a series of cartoons that have entirely eclipsed the Mutt and Jeff pictures. New Publishing Company Formed The Webster Publishing- Company was recently form- ed with Jackson Webster as President. A great many successful books have al- ready been published by this company, and their work is of the very highest char- acter. Terrible Disaster Averted by Wirelesc More than 1500 persons narrowly escaped death to- day when the Steamer Tc- poca ran on the rocks in mid-ocean. Jack Foy, the wireless operator, and Chief Engineer John Dodge brave- ly stood by their posts until help arrived. Among the passengers were Evelyn Thomas, who was travellin, for her health. Miss Corinnc Fiselbrand, a German heir- ess, Henry Howard, consul to China, Mr. Earl Kauff- man, the auditor to the State of California, Lois Denman, a missionary who was on her way to Siam, Dr. Jose- phine Chan, who is going to tlie Orient to work among her peoole, Allice Ellis, who was going to teach among the natives and Mr. Ray Hutton, a noted automobile driver. The steamer was on its way to the Far East and was heavily loaded with freight. Had this accident occurred it would have been second only to that of the Titanic in April, 1912 . California Teacher Goes to Nevada Miss Beatrice Averill left Berkeley today to accept a position in the Carson High School. Miss Avenll has many friends in the college town who wish her success. Fair Sex Perform Unpleasant Duty Nine women served on a jury in the case of Dr. Jose- phine Miller in Judge Bertha Jewett ' s court yesterday. Miss Carlton who is a noted authoress was accidentally hurt when she stepped in front of Doctor Miller ' s ma- chine. Miss Carlton brought suit for $10,000. The young women jurors were the Misses Beatrice Snedigar, Mildred White, Elsie Wilson, Bessie Gaw, Eloise Gibbs, Sadie Gluck- man, Gladys Koch, Phyllis Brown, and Ruth Mallock. 27

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THE BERKELEY GAS-JET Liverrr.ore Farmers M et Livermore, Cal., April 17 — The Livermore Farmers ' As- sociation held its annual meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, April ; 16. On this occasion the following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing year: i President, ' illard Davis: i Vice-President, Irving Bank- er; Secretar} ' , Will Turpin: Treasurer, John Roffins: Ser- geant-at-Arms, George Carl- ton. Noted Orator to Speak Mr. Gilbert Foote, the famous prohibitionist, will address the local W. C. T. U. at their regular meeting to- morrow. His topic will be The Curse of Drink. ] Iis: Margaret Hendy, the presi- dent of the local V. C. T. will preside at the meeting. Commencement Exercises Held at Fabiola Hospital Miss Ella Boucher, ] Iiss Lizzie Chilcote, liss Fern Carkner and liss lildred Bowen received their di- plomas as a reward for their three years of training in the hospital. The diplomas were awarded b}- Doctor Ella Anderson. Leaves for Hawaii Miss Ruth Perry will leave in a fortnight to take a po- sition as teacher in one of the largest private school; of the Hawaiian Islands. Miss Perry will be greatly missed hy her man} ' friends in Berkelej ' . Mining Expert Returns to Africa Rex Linforth, who with his family has been visiting relatives in Berkelej-, re- turned to Africa to resume his responsibilit} ' as consult- ing engineer for the I. W. W. Mining Company. Scientist Makes Great Discovery Miss Janet Pearson, a former physics teacher in the Berkelejr High School, recently discovered a method for making the most beauti- ful, dazzling, brilliant, spark- ling, lustrous diamonds at c very low cost. Her discov- er}- has brought her manj millions and her hand and millions are eagerly sought in marriage. Model Home Recently Completed A model home was recent- 1} completed in Kensingtor Park for Miss Gretchen Jen- sen, who is renowned for her tine housekeeping. The building was designed hy Miss Helen ' illiams, a not- ed architect of the Bay Re- gion. Traveling Man Hurt In Railroad Accident Joe Gilpin, traveling sales- man for the English Suit Companj ' , was slightlj ' in- jured in a railroad accident last week. His many friends will be glad to hear he is now well on the road to re- covery. Councilman Foulds 111 Charles Foulds, Berkeley ' s popular councilman, is con- fined to his bed with pneu- monia. The friends of this official hope to be able to see him soon in his accus- tomed place at the City Hall. New Department Store Opens The opening day of the Bon Marche Department Store was a complete suc- cess. Mr. Harold Risdon, the owner, left the following day for Paris to get the latest fall styles. All cus- tomers and visitors will re- ceive ever} ' attention from Mr. Douglas Short, the hand- some floorwalker. ] Iiss Al- oyse Furlong has charge of the hairdressing department, while Miss Marguerite Hen- richs can make the most mottled complexion, lily white and beautiful by a few applications of her wonder- ful cosmetic. liss laud Wilmington, manager of the millinery department, has al- ready laid in her supply of winter headgear. liss Blanche Jensen and Miss Leona Oberg have charge of the novelty department and promise new designs in the jewelry department. Politician Leaves For Washington Air. Ray Clayton left for Washington on the Berke- ley Express last evening where he will attend the National Convention. Mr. Clayton is seriously consid- ering accepting the Prohibi- 26

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THE BERKELEY GAS-JET Large Grocery Store Destroyed by Fire The Lowrv-McCabe Gro- j! eery btore was partial!}- de- j stroyed bj- fire this morning. , Only the prompt and effi- cient response to the alarm ; by the Berkeley ' Fire Depart- ment, under Fire Chief | George Hoffman saved the entire block from entire de- struction. Berkeley Men Banquet The members of the Berk- eley Manufacturing Associa- i tion will hold their annual banquet tomorrow evening in the Hotel Shattuck. Frank Crane will act as Toast- « master and will be assisted i b} ' Roland Dj gert. Trade S at Home will be the theme ] of the toasts. i Fashionable Seminary Holds Closine Exercises? Miss Ruth Logan ' s fash- ionable seminar} ' for girls was the scene of a pretty garden fete yesterday. Six young ladies were awarded their certihcates of gradua- tion. Prominent Visitors Aliss Ina Chevry and 2 1iss : Carol Maul who are tour- i ing the United States as : representatives of the Settle- j ment workers of Xew York, ' are stopping at the Hotel Shattuck. The two travel- lers expect to investigate | the condition of the poor in the bay cities. , Great Prima Donna Sings for the People The citizens of Berkeley have placed a bronze tablet on their famous fountain near the Southern Pacific Station, to commemorate the great open air concert at which Mademoiselle Ora Howard sang for our peo- ple. Mademoiselle Howard is known as the greatest singer since the time of Tetrazinni. She was ac- companied by Miss Ruth Smith, a brilliant young pi- anist, who has but recently returned from Europe. Teachers Appointed f At a recent meeting of the School Board, Superin- tendent of Schools AVeber submitted the following ap- 1 plications to fill the vacan- 1 cies in the Berkeley Schols: Miss Mariza Clow ( Latin) : Miss Hazel Katzenbach (German): Miss Helen De- kay (French): Miss Helen Henry (Cooking): Miss Jean- ette Bellman (Mathematics): Nliss MayFindlay (History): liss Leona Xoe (Commer- cial History) : Miss Alma i Pease (English): and Miss Katherine Findlay (Physi- cal Geography). Miss Jac- queline Smith and Miss Mil- dred Piatt were appointed teachers in the kindergarten department. The list was approved by the School Board consisting of Miss Helen Stone. Miss Frances Lansing. Ir. Arthur Fred- erickson, Mr. William Roth- rock, and Mr. Robert !Max- well. 1 Prominent Banker Leaves For New York Mr. illis Montgomery, who has for the past four years been president of the First National Bank of Ber- keley, left to accept a simi- lar position of the First Na- tional Bank of Xew York. !Mr. Montgomery will be missed especially by the Berkeley High School fel- lows as he spent many of his spare hours patiently coaching the football team. All of Mr. Montgomery ' s friends wish him the same success in his new position as he enjoyed while in Berkeley. Famous Salvation Army Worker Touring the State lajor-General Grace Doyle of the Salvation Army is making her annual visit through the Lnited States on an inspection of the vari- ous divisions of the army. She is accompanied by Miss Lillian Denham, her private secretary. Noted Russian Dancer Scores Hit (By Clifton Brown) ;Mis5 Betty Bruckman. the noted Russian dancer, made a decided hit in her new dances last night at the Hammerstein Theatre. The production was a scintilla- tion of color and music. Miss Bruckman ' s dancing was the very poetry of mo- tion and the critics all unite in pronouncing her program as very entertaining and also as instructive. 28