Albany College of Pharmacy - Alembic Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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CHANCELLOR OF UNION UNIVERSITY Tzventy-five EMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • 4 APMAKON m XU William Mansfield, Phar.D., A.M. Dean of the College and Professor of Materia Medica and Botany. Grad- uate ol Public Schools, Wappinger Falls. N. Y.; Columbia University; New ork College of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1903; Doctor of Pharmacy, 1906; Master of Arts. 1912; Instructor of .Physics and Chemistry, 1904-1905; Instructor of Pharmacognosy and Histology. 1905-1906; Professor of Pharmacognosy and Histology, New York College of Pharmacy, 1906-1918; Dean and Professor of Materia Medica and Botany, Albany College of Pharmacy, 1918-. Author—History of Medicinal Plants; Squihb’s Atlas of Official Drugs; Botany, Developmental and Descriptive; Poisonous Plants of Eastern United States; Laboratory Guide in Botany, Histology and Pharmacognosy, and numer- ous other scientific works. Member and President of New York State Board of Pharmacy; Fellow, New York Academy of Science; and member of various scientific and pharma- ceutical organizations. Twenty-six | (lT (I Edwin Cunningham Hutman, Ph.G. Professor of Pharmacy. Received early education in the Public Schools of Albany; Graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy, 1891: Past President of the Association of the Alumni of A. C. P., and Treasurer since 1908; Pharmacist, Hudson River State Hospital, 1892-93; Member New York State Pharmaceutical Association; Appointed Director of Pharmaceutical Laboratory of A. C. P. in 1902; Professor of Pharmacy, 1918-. Appointed member of sub-committee on cerates, ointments, and miscellane- ous galenicals for the decennial revision of the Pharmacopoeia. Author—Outline of Pharmacy. Twenty-seven IALEMBIC • •1925 «MPMAKON William Atwood Larkin, Ph.G. Secretary of the Faculty. Professor of Chemistry. Graduate of Plattsburg High School, 1897; Graduate Albany College of Pharmacy, 1901; Pharmacist Albany Hospital, 1902-1904; Past President of the Alumni Association: Secre- tary of the Alumni Association, 1906-1916; Secretary and Instructor in Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology at the Albany Medical College until 1918; Pro- fessor of Chemistry, Albany College of Pharmacy, 1921-. Author—Laboratory Manual of Pharmaceutical Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis. Twenty-eight DAlembic • • 19 2 5• • «eapmakon K4 ST? a 0 Seneca S. Smith, Ph.G. Professor of Pharmaceutical jurisprudence and Commercial Pharmacy. Attended Albany High School, lias been with A. McClure and Company, and its various successors. McClure, Walker and Gibson; Walker and Gibson, and .Gibson, Snow Company, Inc., for the past thirty- six years; Professor Commercial Pharmacy, 1920-. Author—A Treatise on Commercial Practices. Winifred C. Decker, A.M., Pd.B., 4 BK Instructor in Latin. A.B., Columbia Univer sity, 1905: A.M., Columbia University, 1910 Post-Graduate at Columbia University, 1905-06 Universities of Marburg and Berlin, 1911-12 Austausehlehrer at Potsdam, Germany. 1911-12 University of Berlin, 1914; Pd.B., State College, Albany. Now Associate Professor of German at State College : Instructor in Latin at. A. C. P. during absence of Prof. Jared W. Scudder, 1923 -. Author Joint author of Markish-Decker, Englisches Lesebuch fiir die IToheren Sehulen; Joint author of “Deutschland and die Deutschcn:” Monograph Articles; Introduction to Pharmaceutical Latin. T wenty-nine Ialembic • • 19 Q 5 • • «mpmakon Lawrence J. Early, M.D. Professor of Physiology. Graduate of Schen- ectady High School, Schenectady; Albany Med- ical College, 1915; Pathologist of the State I.ahoratc es, Albany; Professor of Physiology, 1923-'. Herbert C. Kassner, Ph.D., B.S., Ph.C., Ph.G., K Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics. Doctor of Philosophy in Science of the Univer- sity of London, England, 1924; Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1921; Pharma- ceutical Chemist, Columbia University,. 1920; Graduate in Pharmacy, New York College of Pharmacy. Registered Pharmacist of the States of New York and New Jersey. Former Re- search Chemist to E. R. Squibb and Sons; Holder of Research Fellowship from Columbia University to the Sir William Ratnsav Labora- tories of University College, University of Lon- don, and the Research Laboratories of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. As- sistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics, 1924-. Thirty IALEMBIC• 1 995- -«MPMAKON SB Q 0 Francis Joseph O’Brien, Ph.G., Kg' Instructor in Pharmacy and Mathematics: Graduate of Schenectady High School, 1918: Albany College of Pharmacy, 1920; Instructor of Pharmacy and Mathematics, 1920-. Frank Appley Squires, Ph.G., K T  Instructor in Materia Medica and Botany. Graduate of Deposit, N. Y., High School, 1916; Sergeant, American Expeditionary Forces, Field Artillery, 1918-1919; Graduate of Albany Col- lege of Pharmacy, 1922; Instructor in Materia Medica, Botany, Histology and Toxicology, 1922-. I Alembic • • 19 2 5 • • «fapmakon Burdette G. Dewell, Ph.G., P’n.C., E t Graduate of Windham, K. Y., High School, 1921; Albawy College of Pharmacy, Ph G., 1923; Ph.C., 1924. Instructor of - Materia Medica, Toxicology and Botany, 1924-. Harry G. Klein, Ph.C., Ph.G., E I Instructor in Chemistry. Graduate of Albany High School, 1920; Albany College of Phar- macy, Ph.G., 1922; Ph.C., 1923. Instructor in Chemistry, 1924-. — 1 9 2 5 «MPMAKON Wilfred W. Farrant, Ph.G., E4 Graduate of Gloversville, N. Y., High School, 1921; Albany College of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1 5 24. Instructor in Pharmacy, 1924-. Thirty-three IAlembic• 19 5' • -mpmakoni Toogh Truimvtraie. d Metaphors Mtared Breeds Umdenk’i ted -Species Pa band R f Thirty-four V ■: SENIORS Class Officers G. Wilbur Wood w . . . . . . ‘ President Edgar L. Lee .... . . . First Vice-President Clifford W. Lewis . . Second Vice-President Myron L. Walker Treasurer Annie D. Boyko Secretary Martha Kravis .... Historian Class Yell Pill Makers! Poison Mixers! Rah! Rah! Rah! Pharmacists! Pharmacists! Ha! Ha! Ha! HISTORY A year full of sieges, battles and defensives galore, marked by a slow start but a rushing' finish, finds us proud possessors of the sheepskin, coveted emblem of conquest. Bravely, indeed, did we march to the Sacred Parchment that spells “ Victory.” To the protracted summer armistice wherein was forgotten the training and education preliminary to the bigger battles of the Senior Defensive, may be attributed the comparatively easy demeanor with which we rolled into conflict. But ere many weeks had passed the losses became appalling; the board of strate- gists of the opposing forces was effectively skirmishing with heavier artillery. Weapons heretofore unheard of were brought into play. T hirty-five IALEMBIC• 19 5- • «MPMAKON I (lT IAlembic • • 19 2 5 armakon- Then and there we decided the honor of the class was at stake. Secret preparations of enormous proportions were begun; fewer A. W. O. L.’s and still fewer outside attractions were the rule. Then we elected the following officers to guide our destinies: President, George W. Wood; First Vice-President, Edgar L. Lee; Second Vice-President, Clifford W. Lewis; Treasurer, Myron L. Walker; Secretary, Annie D. Boyko; Historian, Martha Kravis. Determination to resist as never before swept o’er us with a spirit that was not to be denied, and lo! ’Twas this spirit that carried us to the heights of fame. The spirit took hold particularly about jtjie time of the Siege of the Second Quarters. The casualty list of the First Quarter was too much for our honor. Now was the opportunity to wipe from the records this shameful calamity. And we acquitted ourselves commendably. The rush begun, we let nothing mar our progress. Battle and skirmish, siege and fray, we met them with the calm and spirit of the liberty-loving. Each quarterly defensive against the onslaughts of the enemy found us gaining more and more ground. On the top of the hill we could see, shining in beckoning splendor, the sacred Ph. G. It appears that our sudden reversal of form around the Second Siege caught the enemy unawares. The surprise was too much for them. Soon they were in the predicament that was our lot until the Second Quarterlies. We became the aggressor. And in our new-found glory wre reveled. Never once, however, did we cease to chastise the enemy at every corner; never once, moreover, did we slacken in the fastness of our grip on our own instrumentalities of war; if anything, we held on with increasing vigor. In truth, we let loose a little just before the final stages of the internicine warfare. The opposing ranks were far too weak to offer much opposition and we, sympathetic of heart, could not bear to hear their pleas of mercy without shedding tears that had no right in flowing. We relented—but only because the fruits of our labors were to be counted by days—not by grim endurance. By mutual agreement—agreement reached after peaceful deliberations by plenipotentiaries of both sides—temporary lulls were declared in the struggle. Were they■ welcome? Does a fish swim? First came Field Day, Septeml er 28. The boys who will wage the war next year and who are now in the stage of preparation, attempted to cut capers around their more experienced brethren. They were shown their proper place— Thirty-six XI while their pride was lowered a peg or two—and they accepted defeat in good spirit. At this event the Faculty (our opposition) played a role of passive resistance. (It was probably at our performance in their presence that they decided to unearth new methods of warfare against the common enemy.) Then came the Thanksgiving and Christmas recesses in rapid succession. Hungry veterans with an insatiable appetite for rest and quietude scrambled to the four corners of the state. Never did Les Soldats more heartily acclaim a lull from the scar-swept fields of battle. (Did the enemy disperse? No, indeed not. Our spies informed us they remained within the ramifications of their trench work and decided on new strategy to springs out of a clear sky on our return.) December 11th, a bleak winter night just before the Christmas intermission, witnessed the unusual. Enmity was lost in the bliss of friendship ; hearts were thrown in mad delight to the Goddess Terpsichore. The Senior Hop, all signifi- cant because of its inauguration, brought weary soldiers on the verge of the second Great Siege, to the peaceful realms of Vincentian Hall where battle gar- ments were transplanted by evening dress. Love reigned dominant. And on Thursday, February 12th, the Junior Prom, sacred institution of old, once again made light of unpleasant thoughts of the third Great P attle, a week in the offing. Women, charming and of many wiles; men of gaiety and merriment, danced on the wings of jazzy but romantic music. Vincentian Hall once again abounded with sylph-like couples whose hearts were filled with bliss and laughter. Intermittently throughout the struggle, cessations were called that basketball and dancing might be partaken of ; fraternities frolicked; games were played. Well, now we are here. At last the goal for which we have labored many a weary night for almost two years has been reached. And now, that the longed- for prize is ours, there’s a common reluctance in accepting it; we are not so eager to receive it. For us the past two years have been immeasurably happy and momentous ones and we loathe to part with them; we loathe to say good-bye to the faculty whose wisdom, patience and love gave to us that which will earn for us our bread. But Time waits for no one and it is Time, more than anything else, that demands we take our diploma in hand and begin our ascent up the ladder of life. May we reach the top with ease. Martha Kravis, Historian T hirty-seven lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 3 • ’ i APMAKON 42 Th fcAPMAKON __ (Cr Kaymoxh Akin7 Chatham Chatham High School It saddles the imagination how this punctilious lad —victim of our first Biological Assay—or vivisection —kept his tongue under a veritable Yale padlock these past two years. Taciturn—and then some! Raymond, my boy, is silence golden? Your con- spicuous absence from all scholastic affairs was not without arousing suspicions in many a mind, not without setting many a glib tongue a-waggin’ Let gossip have its fling! We believe in you despite scandal-mongers, “ Ray.” But confidentially, old dear, is it true that all these nights of gaiety and merriment, when others' tripped the light fantastic, dined and wined, you were holding down a soft Wcrth on a parlor sofa with— e-e c-rrr----or is it true that you were home trying hard to pierce the dark spots on the horizon of knowledge? Murder will out! Sidney Asnis Brooklyn New York Preparatory School Sidney is one of the immortals. He hates fervently and loves just as well. Not so long ago the mighty currents of criticism dashed o’er his noble forehead and left their everlasting mark—permanent waves. “Osmosis” is cold and disdainful about women and predicts that the time never will come when he will enter the matrimonial ring. (We always have main- tained that women arc lucky devils.) In the presence of juniors he is a veritable cloud of gloom and dis- seminates his direful prognostications right and left. But then, the juniors look him over closely and say: “ Gosh, if you’re getting through, there’s no reason why we can’t.” Ernest W. Badger, K'R Greene, N. V. Greene High School: came from St. Lawrence University We have been given to understand that Ernest had a two-fold mission in attending A. C. P. Mission No. 1 was to learn the rudiments of the Alchemist’s art; Mission No. 2 was to be close—very close- to the one destined to share life’s ups and downs with him. We are unable to state authoritatively the rela- tive importance of these. In the class room he ac- quits himself commcndably. But Ernest, don’t you think you would have done just as nicely at State College? This much and no more we know of “ Ernie.” Crusts of silence thick enough to skate on enshroud him in mystery. Undoubtedly a surprise awaits him who breaks through the crust. Beneath there must be a fine personality. Cum Grano Salis! (I • Ray ” “ Osmosis ” “ Ernie ” Thirty-nine Alembic- • 19 2 5- • «eapmakon| « Allen D. Bishop, K “Bis !,” “ So CKO One out a Oneonta High School; Manager Bowling (first half ’24-’2 5) Now. it so happened thati( Bish ” was born in One- onla one day—when he was very young. Xow it came to pass that the Dean was handing out scholarships for skill in breaking the ten-pin combination. Now it is so written that Oneonta did give up reluctantly its verdant son from its motherly folds. Now bowl- ing had to be conducted in a methodical manner but the collegiate atmosphere of Pine Hills brought forth a distressing incompatibility. Now “ Bish ” resigned and the bowling alleys—they blazed forth in indigna- tion. Now he doth want credit for that blaze. “ It was the result of accumulated heat—sort of spontane- ous cornbustioriK-of my expeditious outdrop with the Guaici Iagnum,” he broadcasts. A sophisticated youth who realizes the value of discreet moderation. Morton IjLATT New York Citv Graduate of a Russian Gymnasium This excellent specimen, somewhat advanced in years, is characterized by his strong, distinctive per- sonality, by his capacity for sustained attention and by his ability for deep research. He cares little for the world's superficial distinctions, its futile pleasures and functions. So he says. But he speaks not the truth. He is an exhaustive student and a deep thinker. So he says. He needs to be. “ Mortv ” has an overwhelming confidence in his own ability. When the boys try to get him to go to a good musical comedy, his invariable answer is “ Fll go provided there’s no rough stuff. As a Pharmacy light he possesses an effulgent lustre. Beatty ’ Annie D. Boyko, AK5 Albany Hartford High School; Secretary Senior Class; lixec. Comm. '25; Historian, Lambda Kappa Sigma; Associate Editor, Alembic Pharmakon. Whoa! Did you ever see her when she wasn’t in a hurry? Rushed to death worked to death—but conscientious in the extreme. She carries half the responsibilities of the college on her one pair of dainty shoulders. Oh, that she might be blessed with an- other pair—that she might carry his responsibilities, too. ‘‘Ann” has splendid abilities along certain lines; there is originality and self-reliance. She manages to keep in the front rank of her acquaint- ances because her name begins with “ B.” Withal, she does know a thing or two—mainly about secre- tarial duties. (Note: The pen is mightier than the sword? Gimme the sword! Forty 1 9Q 5 • APMAKON cb r sn g (I Edwin F. Boylan, Old Forge, A K. Caledonia High School; came from Syracuse Uni- versify; Regent Kappa Psi; Vice-President Junior Class; General and Executive Commit- tees, '25 This handsome brute prepared for A. C. P. at Syracuse University where he acquired that blase and cynical air which is at once the envy and despair of his admiring classmates. A strange conglomera- tion, indeed—petted and pedantic, with patience null and passivity void—he evidently intends to become a Pharmacist or he wouldn’t be imposing upon the faculty. Wonders never cease, however, and Bqvlan may be here just to kill time—or to experiment in political science. To look at his black, heavy brows, piercing eyes and aggressive jaw (the photograph doesn’t show his firm frame) you’d set him down as a man to steer clear of on a dark night. But his eyes belie him. Know him awhile and change your mind. ] Ioward T. Bra n ac;a n 7 'ray Si. Joseph's Academy; came from Niagara University If we could but write to the delectation of the multitudes rather than the eternal jeopardy of our mortal well-being—what wouldn’t we say about the Trojan whose “fortune” is adjacent? The nearest approach to the much sought perpetual motion is the incessant vibrations of his ever wagging tongue. He is a veritable tempestuous last-minute hurricane, too. Running after the 8:00 o’clock Albany car has been his only bid for athletic fame. The Troy Cham- ber of Commerce wired Paavo Nurmi an offer of $2,000 if he could defeat “ Branny ” in the 220-yard dash for the Gloom Car. “Branny” grudgingly ad- mits that if he is fortunate enough to obtain a “ pull ” he will align himself with Rensselaer County politics; otherwise he will remain in the drug biz. Harry Brandhorst Schenectady Schenectady High School One would, indeed, go to the ends of the world to find a youth with a more cherubic or seraphic cast of countenance than Dame Fortune has seen fit to bestow upon this lucky lad. (So To Speak.) Even commuting from Schenectady three times a week in the company of Lebowitz and Nigriny cannot erad- icate the angelic simplicity of his face. Harry always has been an ardent believer in system. TTe has a sys- tematic way of bumming smokes, borrowing foun- tain pens, copying “ lab ” exercises and dispensing hot air. ITarry boasts the smoothest temper of any man in school. Modern literature is his pastime and he tosses around the names of Whiz Bang, Hot Dog, Snappy Stories, True Love, Red Pepper, True Ro- mance, U. S. P., Arny’s and the Schenectady Gazette like so many nine-pins.. “ Eddieboy “ Branny” Brandy,” “ Harry Forty-one LEMBIC • • 1 9 OL5 ’ ’ «MPMAKON James E. Brennan, Jr. Albany Christian Brothers Academy; came from R. P. J. To speak in a playful maimer of this fair child would be ill-timed and sheer verbiage. What to say we know not. We must be true to the truth. “ Jim- mie ” relieves his troubled conscience by confiding in Anna B. There must be some significance attached to the copious notes they have been exchanging with regularity these two short years. The dear boy takes infinite delight in palliating the faults and misdeeds of his associates and lie tells shockingly weird tales in his sleep. He rides around in his own Pierce Arrow but wants it distinctly understood, through publication in this annual, that he is a member oi the bourgeoise. Moreover, that he might curry favor with the rMsses, lie dips his roll in his coffee, eats peas with his knife, and swallows pills with the aid of e-c-e-r-r-rr water. Joseph J. Brot.man, PTI 1 Hoboken, N. J. DelVitt Clinton High; Frol Bowling; Swimming Instructor Verily—an amphibious animal—a pool shark! Little? Yes, almost a shrimp, but Shades of Je- hovah!—what an athlete. No more athlete, how- ever, than aesthete. A satellite among swimmers, a stellar among sheiks, “ Little Joey ” sighs for more worlds to conquer. Tie hails from the “toughest town in the East ” and should the occasion necessi- tate, he can magnificently uphold its reputation. In more than one way he emulates to perfection “Chesty” Joie Ray. Joseph’s spirits, so exhilarated these past two years by the convivialities of Albany’s social life, seem on the verge of exhaustion. His studies, of course, were always a great mental strain. His big heart has won him firm friends; his strong muscles warm admirers. Donald H. Burnside Oswego Oswego High School; Art Editor Alembic Pharma- k'.on; Glee Club The Skull and Cross-Bones. Archibald! Here, fel- low plebeians, we have a typical example of a man in the hen-pecked, married state. He stands as a most sinister warning for his classmates to shun matrimony if they wish to preserve any semblance of manhood. His happy moments are occupied with drawing which accounts for some of the sketches found within these pages. All these things, how- ever, are but minor details of this callow youth’s career. His specialty is deep, hard study—of Col- lege Comics, College Humor and Co-Ed. “ Gee whiz,” he has been protesting throughout his college life, “why in the dickens couldn't my name have been Zurnside instead of Burnside? Sittin’ up front ha been the ruin of me.” Although this long-haired genius was born in Oswego, his misfortune is readily overlooked bv his friends. iAlembic • • 19 2 5 • 4 apmakon Emilio E. Butch, E 1 Susquehanna, Pa. .S' . John's Academy; Frat Bowling What’s a five-letter word, beginning with “ B ” and ending with “ H “—“ T ” is the middle letter—that means a natty (though he does hail from the coal fields), fastidious, happy-go-lucky, kindly, diminu- tive, captious, hypercritical, mendacious lad? “You see? “ Butcha ” don’t understand the half o’ him. A good comprehensive conception of him is impossi- ble. Every adjective in the dictionary in the superla- tive would be the nearest approach. In his earlier years, he decided to be a butcher so that his shingle might read “ Butch, the Butcher.” But the numbdK of ounces in his pounds varied so, his father sent him to A. C. P. to learn the system of weights and measures. Prospects are he’ll learn ’em before lie graduates. He tried to do the juniors a kindness by plucking the mote from their eyes. Veni, vidi, vici! Bosnia J. Caldwell Troy La Salic Institute Ross ’’ is never so much in his element as when, after giving vent to his epicurean traits and, tipping the waiter two (2) cents, he gets behind a big, black cigar, and marches sloth fully through the ranks of his parsimonious schoolmates who gaze on in amazed bewilderment. Tie has the reputation of being a fastidiously-clothed lad which, in view of the fact that he is a commuter, is another way of stating that he never stands up for a lady. Oh, he’s tough, all right! He comes from Troy! Outside of these little indiscretions, he might pose any day as a model boy—for a reformatory. “ Roscy ” started out with the full determination of becoming a Pharmacist but he has since changed his mind, and the latest report is that he is going on the road as one of the main attractions in a medicine, street-corner show. A spry fellow even though blessed with obesity. Harry A. Calkins, B.S. Cohoes Troy Academy; Union College, T8 Gaze on our Lochinvar—one of the reasons why Cohoes flappers heed amiable strangers with automo- biles. The mystery, Mr. Calkins, of the needless side curtains must be penetrated. There's a reason. Here is one of those strange beings who can see pathos in every joke—-even in himself. Long ago he decided that a B.S. was a necessary prerequisite for a Ph.G.—if you wanted to make the latter in two years. Despite advance reports. Calkins has done well. Moreover, he has endeared himself to us all— especially Blanche. This page, it must be said in all humility, is graced by “ Baldy’s ” photograph and on that photograph there is neither wrinkle nor wart— just like his character. Forty-three lALEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • • frAPMAKON “ Mitch,” “Mike” Chauncie Forty-four 0 I Case Simsbury, Conn. Simsbury High School; Glee Club With ambitions stronger than the will, meek, sober, staid, serene and rarely disturbed by annoyances that distract others of less calm disposition—we present you a most singular Case. Pcrchancc that is why so many girls have a case on him. Of late, Dame Rumor has it, he has shown unusual interest in the Cases at the Albany Business College. Tie sings high tennis in the Glee Club, and in his soup to nuts jacket he shakes a mean leg. Tf “Ollie” is as much of a success in his chosen field as he has been with the “ bronc y in Albany, John D. better look out. Mitchell Chadell Brooklyn Pleasanftrillc, N. V., High School “ Mitch ” has something more than a dual person- ality. It’s triple or quadruple and you need the versa- tility of a Chameleon to keep up with the changing aspects of his mood. Tie is said to be one of the few who enjoy being called upon in quiz—and at that there must be considerable satisfaction in having a comeback for the prof each time. The truth of the matter is that “ Mike ” gets high marks through natural ability rather than through plugging—there- by setting a pernicious habit for the Juniors. As usual he was a bit hazy of the immediate circum- stances under which this picture was taken. When the photographer said “ smile and see the pretty bird,” he woke up. A tramp around the world; a life on the rolling deep; a gun-fight in the Malumut Saloon in short to live a story of London or Con- rad—sav “Mitch”—what could be sweeter, eh? Harold C. Clemens, K'k Frankfort Herkimer High School; Frut Bowling; Chairman Pin Committee, ’24; Glee Club There’s no use talking—this specimen of male pulchritude we have before us is a wonder in every way. The scope of his achievements has a wide range from the Valley of the Mohawk to the Hills of Vermont. He claims to have refrained from association with feminine devotees during the entire week of the third quarterlies—but this has not been verified. Early in his college life he weighed, with due precision, the respective merits of Kappa Psi and Lambda Kappa Sigma. The girls lost. They made a valiant endeavor to enroll as their own charming “ Chaunce,” adept exponent of the Terpsichorean art, this comedian, singer and bluffer. Listening to him tell a joke is like waiting to have a tooth pulled—it seems so long before it gets out. “ Clem ” may yet establish a stenog agency with Case as his assistant. IALEMBIC • • 1 93 5 • • «MPMAKON I w ( - VT7 Joseph L. Cohen, PII i ATtu Farfc Ci y £r w Prr School; Captain Prat Bowling SSSSSShhhhhhhhhh ! We’ll tell you the secret of Joe’s success. Granted that he has a precocious men- tality—those monkey gland tablets should bring him undying fame. A human smoke stack, as it were; a pipe dream in person; and he smokes his own pipe— and everybody else’s tobacco. Observe, kind peruser, that cleft chin, those scintillant blue eyes and that transcendent smile—why shouldn’t he be in great de- mand? “ Yuss ” is in search of an invention that might record for the benefit of posterity his far- fetched wise cracks, sharp speech and trenchant criti- cism. Lucky? He’s so lucky that if he slinned on the ice somebody would hand him a five spotfor in- venting a new dance step. Elizabeth V. Cohn Tup per Lake Tapper Lake High School “ Betty ” is not a disciple of realism. A realist leaves nothing to the imagination—“ Betty ’’ leaves everything. According to one’s fancy, tender long- ings, fantastic desires, even love in all its stages, may be read into her contributions to the Profession. Endowed with marked argumentative and persuasive faculties. Elizabeth’s success is assured. Though she is normally quiet and apparently serious-minded, her sense of humor is always in good condition; she never fails to see the joke even though it may be on herself. She has been obtaining a lot of “ prac- tical ” experience of late—to assist her, undoubtedly, in showing Tupper Lake and its environs just how to manage a real up-to-date Prof. Smith drug store. Cyrus Daddario, E i S rhencc tad v Schenectady High School; Treasurer Rpsilon Phi Since the dawn of history. Genius has arrived un- heralded. Schenectady little knew that an embryonic celebrity made his initial observation of the “ diurnal renitency ” from its very midst about twenty years ago. Science stood aghast at his birth! Curly locks of flaxen hair covered what should have been a bald head; lusty lungs sounded like steamship sirens; sharp, shiny, well-developed molars and bi- cuspids repulsed attempts at fond coddling. Right off the bat he asked the nurse if she could tell the age of a prune by its wrinkles. Then he sent his proud daddy into a frenzy by inquiring whether Prunus Virginiana meant “ prunes from Virginia.” Then he startled the doctor into a paroxysm of anger by re- citing the U. S. P. backwards. “ Darry ” is a bub- bling fountain of erudition. Readers who may be nursing doubts of this on account of the peculiar appearance of the photograph may rest assured that there are no wrenches in his mental machinery. (I “ Yuss ” “ Cy ” Forty-five Alembic • • 19 2 5 • «mpmakon fp Forty-six Burton E. Dewey, E I Simsbury, C ?wn. Simsbury High School After his rudder broke in mid-ocean, “ Admiral George” sailed his ship into that haven of refuge— A. C. P., for what most of us thought a very brief stay. He became so enamoured with his surround- ings, however, that he decided to stick around a few years. The “ Admiral ” is owl-like in manner to the casual observer; nitroglycerine should the occasion necessitate. “ Burt ” from all appearances, has not attained the goal he set for himself here to keep the campus lawn in perfect trim. The young and weak demand tenderness from those who stand in closest association with them; he got it—yet bears himself with a carriage neither servile nor haughty; rather, it is a mixture of dignity and condescension. And his demeanor is suited to any situation. O Tempora! Raymond I. Dillon Salem Salcm-Washington Academy; Basketball '24 and ’25 “Ray”—Noble Youth! He has all the inutile loveliness of the Biblical Lily; and at the same time manages to create the impression that he is free from unmentionable subsidies. TIis is a peculiar penchant for photography—and everybody else’s camera. P esides these propensities, there is imbued within his comely dome an irresistible desire to an- nex all sorts of wireless paraphernalia. As a result his room looks like a cross bet wen a radio station and a photographer’s emporium—not to mention, of course, the art gallery. Xo. 1 of the Inseparables grew and flourished in Salem where he developed his easy smile to the point of perfection. What helps him most is the habit of waiting for opportunities and of having a patient but restless mind. No bas- ketball game is quite complete until “ Ray ” has done his little stunt for the edification of the spectators. Eli Dorris Hew York City Russian Pharmaceutical College Observe closely, gentle reader, the stolid demeanor, the care-worn brow, the determined chin, the “ un- evenly furrowed” lips of the Hon. Mr. Eli Dobris. True, gentle reader, he does bear all the ear-marks of a jail-bird. Be not, however, too quick or too harsh! He was released from the veritable hell that was an Austrian prison encampment during the World War because his knowledge of pills and poisons was too dangerous to the safety of the Cen- tral Powers. And just as he was a model prisoner, so has he been these past two years, a model student. Even the faculty was quick to admit he showed some rare pharmaceutical abilities. EMBIC' -1.9 2 5 ■ • -mpmakon “Burt,” “Admiral Georgf.” “ Ray ” “ Dubbie ” mviruK i (0 4 “ H. Kenneth Dolson Monticello, .V. V., High School; Junior Prom Com- mittee, '24; Senior Bowling This is Dolson, H. Kenneth Dolson. Large, lus- scions eyes, piquant lips and a retrousse nose give him an air of loveliness that no girl could resist “ Dolie ” believes in using Unguentum ” because his side burns. Although he abhors cigars, he rooms with the obnoxious Weed. Here, indeed, is an awfully demonstrative youth, who has well earned his repu- tation as the boy with the omnipresent smile. Even when a verbal barrage was being fired in his direction by a skeptical prof, he would place “principal” be- fore expediency. That “ principal ”—his jovial smile —is the principal thing about him. Some dlf, “ Ken,” you may realize that an elongated pipe, is not the only thing that makes for college atmosphere. Doi.if” “ Ken Forty-seven iALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • ftAP.rt.AKQN J. Dayton Doyle Troy Troy High School Here's a lad that has spring fever all the time. He contracted it on the very day of his birth and he hasn't had a well day since. He finds that he sutlers less when he is working than when he is studying, so he goes among the faculty begging for labor— manual, of course. When this brigand was finally graduated from the Troy Pen, the faculty heaved a sigh of relief and opened all the windows in an effort to free the building of cigarette smoke. Keeping the Juniors on the straight and narrow path proved irk- some drudgery to “ Dolly.” Now, of course, to do this one must be able to stand proudly at the helm and say, “Look at me.” To still argumentative specu- lation, we might say that his dexterous juggling with dirty bottles should get him an enviable position in the kitchen of any good restaurant. r 7 Rhodes Prep School A violent, clanging of hells and the sound of roar- ing motors are heard in the distance; a half dozen policemen are rushing the mad crowds excitedly, off the streets. Now the noise becomes louder and people rush to their windows. Everybody is in a state of suppressed excitement. The hoose-gow draws up to remove the more recalcitrant. All because of the heretofore impossible apparition of Solomon Drucker, strutting gleefully up Madison Avenue, with a fiaxen- haired. blue-eyed baby on his arms—and Ye Gawds! the night before the Chcm quizzes. “ Sol ” is a quiet, unobtrusive, diligent pocket-edition of a he-man, who persists in nocturnal visitations with his school books despite the time-honored maxim, “ All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Papa spank! Solomon Drucker New York City “ Dolly ” sn Pittsford High School Nestling among the foothills of Green Mountains is Pittsford. Reluctantly did it turn loose this red- haired, sturdy son of the soil from 'ncath her shelter- ing wing. Immediately upon his arrival in our midst lie began to distinguish himself by his good nature and genial disposition. Tie went around very quietly, always wearing a satisfied smile as if things were “ breaking ” very nicely. In fact they did break right for he is the sort of guy that makes the best of things. He has always lived a life of sobriety and uprightness ajad we hope that having been a member of Section I will not tempt him to riotous living. 1 Bob ” Howard C. Durstox, K L' Auburn 1 Durst ” Auburn High School; came from U. of Buffalo “ Durst ” is a natural product of Auburn. That much well have to admit. But really, folks, that is not so much to his discredit. Hasn’t Auburn the happy faculty of “ turning out ” some darn good men? Fortunately, Durst ” is not one of those prominent individuals for whom the police have a habit of fur- nishing escorts or much information. He is, it must be repeated, a NATURAL product of Auburn. Hav- ing wasted his talents at Buffalo for a year—or two —he decided to emigrate. Once in the stealth of night he boarded a fast train. On his arrival here he was immediately treated to the “ Order of Bath.” The ceremony took place in a water trough soon after he had alighted from a cattle car in the West Albany Yards. TTis one regret is that they don’t award Phi Beta Kappa keys here, as an impetus for greater achievements. George F. Eagle, Jr. Troy La Salle Institute Lengthy ’ George, Jr., the versatile, pride cf the Collar City, apod by the faculty, imitated by the Juniors, beloved by the girls. Scholar, phenomenal student he studies and dances! This riot of color awoke the echoes of our community two years ago. Most Trojans have to come to Albany for action, anyway. “ Lengthy ” —long in size, short in brawn, has so far but one recreation and his classically chiselled features light up with a scowl of exquisite delight at mention of its name—Russell Sage or Emma Willard, eh George? Sundry externally applied “ beautitters ” and inter- nally applied “ cold creams ” unite in producing “ Lengthy’s ” smooth, baby-like, scarless complexion. Ilis existence is cursed with a dual bane—one is Brannigan; the other is Caldwell. “ My only reason for coming to college here,” he tells us, “ is because I like to ride on trolley cars.” Quid Rides? Forty-eight TT IALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • frAPrtAKON t | (Q Harold F. Edick, K'J' Lacona, N. Y. Sandy Creek High School Who said Lacona? Who ever heard of it? Tt can’t he found on the map, nor was it ever heard of in print. Yet “ Shorty ” insists it is there, so we'll have to take his word for it. He must know where- of lie speaks. This prattling, quacking diminutive (No. 2 of the Inseparables) is famous within our confines for his persistence in mingling with the more towering dames. “ Shorty ” found little diffi- culty in collecting first grades with the minimum of energy expended, so he went into athletics, including pipe smoking. Tie sleeps eight hours a night—two nights a week. A chap who has earned the title of . “an all ’round man” is generally on the square. Shorty ? Alfred Epstein New York City Eron Preparatory School Here is one of those extremely benighted and amazingly unenlightened individuals who harbor the gross delusion that an incipient mustache is a thing of beauty. To err is but human and in classifying “ Ej) as benighted and unenlightened is to commit a grave mistake. In reality, he is an intellectual wizard—so much so, in fact, that he is in a class all by himself. “ I only read it over once and I know it cold,” he tells an astonished world. Of course, Ep ” is only a young lad and dreadfully afraid of the dark. Therefore, if you happened to pass a certain house on Madison Avenue at 2 a. m., any day of the week and observed through the trans- parent shades a childlike figure pacing restlessly up and down the room with a book in his hands, his Iij s moving incessantly,—it wasn't Epstein in deep study; it was his way of sleeping with the lights in full bloom. Stanley A. Fitzgerald, E t Gouverneur Gouverneur High School; Historian Epsilon Phi For a long time. “ Fitz ” could not make up his mind to go into the Alembic Pharmakon because he was afraid to have his history published for the world—all of which goes to prove that a guilty con- science needs no accuser. After being promised a flattering write-up with all obnoxious scenery de- leted, he gave his reluctant consent. This left us in a bad predicament, as there is po information ob- tained about “ Fitz ” that would benefit the world at large. This much we can say: He has been a room-mate of “ Pat ” Mason's. Now judge, dear one, for yourself whether that is to his credit or discredit. Oh. by the way, he lives in Gouverneur. A lot of bootleggers live up that way, too. “ Fitz ’ Forty-nine JALEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • • «MRrtAKON Fultonville i APMAKON William W. Foody Fultonville High School “ 1 worked in the bank up home for eight months and also on the state roads tor two years.” William, sweet child, that is a terribly scandalous confession to make! But say, wasn’t he a rather kind-hearted judge? Perhaps it is a case of mistaken identity. The rogue’s gallery at the police headquarters bears no image like the one caged here. “ Billy” is a man of high character and firm resolve, having no. bad habits, faults, vices or moral flaws whatever, except smoking, chewing, swearing, drinking, gambling, etc., etc. Some awful sorrow must have blighted this young lifer while at work in the bank—or on the state roads—else why that worn and worried look? Disappointed in love, “Billy?” “ Billy ” Joseph Frieden New York City Rhodes Prep School We sigh to think of the-maiden hearts that will bleed when this blithesome chap takes leave. Can- not some moral law—something other than breach of promise suits—be invoked to prevent such wholesale heart-breaking? “Joe” is an irrevocable adherent of the theory that there arc two ways of making a mark in this mundane sphere—one, by saying nothing at all; two, by thinking less. Honestly, he has neither imperfection nor foible. Tie will neither fur- nish occasion for an argument nor participate in one already begun : it is impossible to kick this imperturb- able fellow into a light. This much we say on the basis of his associate’s reports. Seldom did he honor us with his manly presence. TTis motto, we presume, is “ distance lends enchantment.” Ho-hum ! Albany High School Sweet as the rose and blooming, (No. 1). in moments of deep meditation she arises to her im- portance and realizes her want of greater anima- tion, (No. 2). Then she whoops it up, (No. 3). Sensitive and has a quick temper, but the flareup is soon over, (No. 4). A sublimely beautiful char- acter, (No. 5). Celestially endowed, (No. 6). Af- fectionate, generous and self-sacrificing (No. 7). Now boys, fill up your pipes and smoke some of our own “ Bull ” Durham. This is Minnie Galst. Miss Minnie Galst—Oh, Min! As for vampires, Minnie could put Theda Bara to shame. The gentlemen in the back row of Room “A are soon to stage a pro- duction entitled “ Why Men Leave Home,” with “Oh Min” in the stellar role. “Oh Min.” Minnie Galst, AKS Albany I Alexander T. Gkruso, E$ MechanicvUle i MechanicvUle High School; Basketball '24 and ’25; Inner Guard Epsilon Phi Stellar liveryman of the A. C. P. five horsemen on the basketball courts is “ Gerry.” How he can romp so gracefully with his flat feet about the waxed floor will ever remain a mystery. Quite a boxer, too. hav- ing boxed oranges in Florida and licked stamps in the Schenectady post-office. Tie has a pill for every ailment to which the poor human race is subject, but take heed or there'll be more work for the under- taker. Folks say he used to be a great society man but since he was jilted he has become morose and sullen and avoids as much as possible all propinquity to the fair sex. His stolid face gives you the im- pression that he is a crab but he has the smile tha? lights u]) that face wonderfully and betrays a fine disposition. (Another quarter, Myron.) Esther Goi.drerg Waterbary, Conn. IVilby High School Anyone in need of a first class tragedienne, diplo- mat, office girl, pharmacist, counsellor, vampire— please apply! Recommendations always available. And a hair-dresser? She recognizes no peer. Didn’t she start the “boyish bob” fad? A local physician gave her the following prescription: R Goggles for a pair of roving eyes Portable chair for incessant wanderings. Oil first appearance, “ Esty ” is demure and shy; it is only when you know her that you discover her unlimited store of pep and self-confidence, good- nature and cheer. She is responsible for most of the commotion in Section T. CT? Morris Goldberg, PII 1 Brooklyn Boys' High; came from Cooper Union; Frat Bowling Our blushing hero and human pulmotor has more unique features than any man who ever fell a guile- less victim of a Yacht Club habitue. Look at those curly locks of nondescript hue. Can you notice the strands of grey that soon will make him prematurely old? A wild life of wine, woman and song is having its inevitable effect. And that mustache! Its only excuse for existence lies in salubrity. The “ Young Soak ” claims it serves efficiently as a strainer in local restaurants. Globe trotter, poker player, lady-killer —and last, but not least, lady restorer—why, oh why, kind friend, did he pick on our noble profession to ply his sinister wares ? IMembic- 19 2 5 i “ Goldie,” “ Acey “ Al ” 1 Kenny ” “ Holly,” “ Cliff j Fifty-two Alfred C. Goldstein, pn$ Saratoga Springs Stuyvesant nigh School; come from Fordham Col- lege of Pharmacy Note the dyspeptic aspect! Pedagogic Goldstein had a hunch he would make a wonderful pharmacist and therefore transferred his allegiance to us. Verily, he rolls a wicked spatula! Is there no way, Prof. O’B., of perpetuating a few of his lab specimens? Before he migrated from the Heights of Fordham to the Spa, “Acey”. was morally pluperfect—Puri- tanical principles exuding all over him. Now his avaricious schemes for mercilessly extracting cold cash from his fleecy fellows on the race track are a matter of police record. Though it may be hard to believe. “ Al” is a glutton for the midnight oil. Dogmaftfc, too, always ready to speak as he is sure of being heard; mostly in ejror. however, because he substitutes his own partial opinions for such as are established. Withal. “Goldie” is a humorist of merit, be it by the spoken or written word. Kenneth R. Goxyea, E J Albany Albany High School; Secretary Epsilon Phi “ Kenny ” thinks his finger nails are ferric salts which can be reduced through the aid of sunlight, to the ferrous state—all because some jester told him all nails were made of iron. Moreover, he be- lieves “ physostigma ” would make a good bean soup and “ nux vomica ” a good name for an inner tube. Such stupidity! The gay frivolities of student life couldn’t ensnare him; still, friends express extreme uneasiness at the condition of his health. His hyper- sensitive nature, they say, has suffered severely from the unrelenting attacks of the weaker sex. Earnest, yet rollicking, determined but never stubborn, always cheerful, he is a tip-top fellow to have as a friend. (I'll see you later, “ Gony,” down at Warners’.) E. Clifford PIallen keck, Ed Hudson Hudson High School The owner of this solemn countenance is known as “ Holly.” He isn’t always as solemn as herewith depicted but withal he takes life seriously. It may have been his previous occupation that makes him so quiet and reserved—that of salesman (with due apologies to Prof. S. Smith). “Cliff” contends he was a salesman “ par excellence.” He boasts of the fact that he sold castor oil as a substitute for cough medicine. We don’t know much more about him but he’s got to fill up space in this humble book. He has been seen around often enough with that pro-occupied air but he does not take time to let us become fully acquainted with him. Xo, girls, he doesn’t sing but he can swear divinely. CALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • frAPrtAKON I Mrs. Lea Halpern New York City Graduate of Woroneg University, Poland, ’20 Of such a quiet, unassuming’ person, there is not much to say. She has, though, confided to us her secret desires. One is to complete the Mendeleeff Periodic Law Theory; another is to introduce a more familiar Pharmacopeia in place of the one generally used in the U. S. A.; and the third is to include a course in the culinary art in A. C. P. Perhaps, at her leisure, she may translate the Dean’s Materia Medica into some of the numerous languages she speaks fluently and thereby enlighten an unenlight- ened world. Tier motto is: “ Never do anything that will make you conspicuous.” To that tlWory she adheres like a fly to fly paper. C. Gordon Hayes, Brownsiyille{ N. Y. Brownsville-Glen Park High School; Senior A Bowling “ Pug’s ” cognomen suggests that he might have been a farmer boy before he decided to board the good ship Pharmacy. ’Tis confidentially related that Papa Hayes decided he could make more hav if the son shone at A. C. P. And shine he did nothin’ else but. Tlis shining face (made so with P. G. soap), his winsome smile, his smiling eyes, his ruddy cheeks made him a shining light. Many a girl’s star didn’t shine so brightly when Gordon came back from the Christmas recess with the announcement that he had become a Benedict. A chap with lordly ideas who is never in a hurry. He can move, however, when the spirits move him. Laurence R. Heath, K'T' Binghamton Central High School; Senior A Bowling; Captain Prat Bowling; Junior Assistant Two years ago there drifted into this town a fat, blustering, verdant infant weighing 310 pounds, and dragging in a listless manner, those huge shovels attached to his pedal extremities. He gave a sigh of relief as he reached the top of Captitol Hill, and viewing the great structure, exclaimed in a fright- ened air: “My, what a wonderful college. I am afraid 1 will get lost in it.” After he came down to earth, he appeared very timid and morally afraid of his classmates. But in his senior year he became a terror. It is now reported he is busily engaged compiling a huge and exhaustive treatise on “ How to Detect Gases by the Color of Their Odors.” “ Leah ” “ Pug, ” ' Daddy. ” “ Oi.f. ” fifty-three •«MPMAKON ALEMBIC- 1923c r m “ Sammy ” Fifty-four Thomas M. Hennessey, Oswego Oswego High School; came from U. of Buffo!o “ Hen ” made his acquaintance with us last fall— the biggest but least obstreperous of the Buffalonians. Tie brought with him a smile, a cheerful disposition and a name—a good name -reminiscent of another day and age. This large creature with a specific gravity in the neighborhood of 412, would never be picked for the agile sylph he becomes the minute he starts outdoing Terpischore. It doesn’t make any difference what questions the prof asks him in the recitation room; he always has an answer of some kind at hand, believing “ that it must be a right an- swer to son qyestion.” We drink to his brawn, his health, his brain. Two drinks. Ben J A M IN II ERSH M A N New York City New York Prep School The first time Hershman ventured into the realms of Harmanus Bleecker Hall that he might become engrossed in something other than emulsions, he re- ported that his eyes felt like little birdies—flitting from limb to limb. That was the first and last occa- sion of Mr. Hershman’s advent into the denizens of dizzy burlesque. He is one of those rare personages who seem to realize that college is no place to while away the hours. Few, if any, know that he wore a uniform of Uncle Sam’s during the great struggle for Democracy. That’s “ Her shy ” all over. To modesty add a rare amount of common sense, ami- ability and affability and you have a combination synonymous with Hershman of ’25. Samuel U. Hirsh North Adams, Mass. Drury High School; General Committee, ’24 This handsome conglomeration of reflex actions and instinctive tendencies is none other than our “ Sammy.” To say that he hails from North Adams, Mass., is ignominy enough and since we hold the gentleman in high respect, we prefer not to disclose here any further faults. Truly folks, he is a youth of remarkable mental attainments, of great versatility of mind. That same mind, without a doubt, will be of immeasurable benefit to medical science after his earthly demise. To say it vacillates is putting it mildly; it changes so often it fairly vibrates. “Sammy” sloth fully lolled into our encampment to the blare of bugle and roll of drum and right off the bat aspired to be leader of the band. His ambi- tions met with polite but resolute impediments; whereupon he decided on revenge by assuming lead- ership scholastically. What with the losing of corks and the purloining of other fellows’ girls, he has endeared himself to all his associates. iALEMBIC • • 1 9 25' • frAPrtAKON m IJ T77 zi 4 Q (1 William L). Howe IV aver I v IVaverty High School ’Tis wonderful what a college education will do for a man. When he first arrived on the field of battle he was bashful and shy and would think not of the ladies. But now! Well, may be it’s that mop of hair like a feather duster, that smile expansive as the horizon and those two eyes, twinkling as dia- monds in a plain setting—but he’s a master demon with the “ Fickle Flos.” According to authoritative sources, the one he is particularly fond oi is called “ Dot.” “ Dot’s nice.” He hails from the rural dis- tricts and his blooming cheeks are a striking testi- monial to the truth of the physician’s statement that “pure country air is the best of tonics.” Iftftwever, “Billy” is quick to admit there’s nothing like Pom- pcin Beauty Powder! His philosophy is very deep. One of his proverbs reads: “If school work inter- feres with college life, choose the latter.” Kenneth G. Hunter, Ed Bennington, Vt. Bowinglon High School; President Epsilon Phi; Senior and Junior Bowling; Prom Committee Have you had your long, rapturous glance at this pocket edition of Apollo, girls? Don’t you think he’s just adorable? And say, talk about artistic tem- perament! The marble-infested domains of Vermont yielded “ Ken.” Since his junior year his life has been one continual round oi music, wimmen, work and sleep. The occasions on which he awakens are when the prof says: “ Waste not your time in ex- cessive slumber, for there is sleep enough in the grave.” It is generally admitted that Ken is the best toe dancer in the school. But sometimes his wine-crushers become entangled in the folds of his “ dirigible ” trousers with distressing results. Ken is also a cartoonist of merit, being able to draw crowds and flies. In hoc signo vinces! Walter L. Hurlbut W al ervliet New Hartford High School; Junior Assistant; Var- sity Basketball, ’25 That thriving metropolis, Watervliet, yielded this infinitesimal nonentity, famed for that languishing, blase air and that facetious smile—peculiar unto those who learn the car “ads” by heart. The Juniors re- late that “Wally” has been the progenitor of one continual farce during the past year; his endeavors to emulate Prof. Kassner were treated with open ridicule. All of which goes to show how ungrate- ful the Juniors can prove themselves. In later years they will appreciate his teachings. “ Wally ” is an amateur all-round athlete, absorbing every word on any sporting page. To caricature him otherwise than a lady’s man would be grotesque. 1 Billy,” “ Perry 5 Duke,” “Ken ” “Wally,” “Hurl” Fifty-five IAlembic • • 19 25 • • «mpmakon “ Phenol ” C. Lee Huyck, K'k Richfield Springs, N. Y. Richfield Springs High School; College Orchestra, ’24 and ’25 According to his visage, “ Clem ” has designs on the ministry. There is no doubt that he would make a good parson; a protrusion of the frontal bone, indicative of oratorical gift; a benign and placid countenance; rather lengthy in stature, and lung power of unusual efficacy—these are his qualifica- tions. Nothing seems to ruffle his dignity. Tis true that he is very much addicted to blowing his own horn—but fortunately he confines these outbursts to the orchestra. “Clem” is the only true specimen of student extant since the introduction of the 50% marking system; he has actually been known to steal away Slyl v to study. His is a general in- aptitude for things worth while—‘for which reason, no doubt, he chose Walker as a room-mate. Some- thing might be expected of him yet, if he could only wake up. Harry Isaacson, PFPh New York City Stuyvcsant High School; Historian Rho Pi Phi; As- sociate Editor Alembic Pharmanun, Here he is girls! What not, eh? But there are strings attached, girls, and Harry is a gross material- ist. To see this languid youth—sometimes though his air is somewhat magisterial—lolling in lackadaisical ease, camera in one hand, cigarette in the other, on the steps of the Education Building, one would never suspect that he was a student of Pharmacy. Pshaw! Name cards do bear so much significance with titles appended! So this master electrician, wireless engi- neer, commercial artist and photographer—he says so himself—hied himself hither to earn a degree p. d. q. “ Phenol ” is one of those impulsive, erratic chaps who does the first thing that comes to his mind without regard for circumstances. But he manages to keep on the safe side—nothing serious ever enters his noble dome. Max Israel Newburgh Newburgh Free Academy; came from Union At Union there is tradition and sentiment; at A. C. P. there is a career and a profession. So, after two years on the campus, “Mac” shook him- self by his elongated cars, rattled his brain, picked up his two ties and transferred headquarters to Albany. In Sam’s company he found wisdom ; in Al’s company he found consolation ; in other’s company he found argument aplenty; and in the class room he found rest and comfort. Despite this, “ Mac ” never seemed to lack knowledge. Until he crossed our path, the reason why they referred to lobsters as “ a la New- burgh ” was beclouded in mystery. Not that we try to ridicule “ Mac ”—or Newburgh. A city is what its inhabitants make it and coveted diploma in hand, he’s going back to make it a real city. Fifty-six lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • 4 APMlAKQn (I “ Pf.te ” Andrew L. Johnson Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs High School “Andy ”—the most conscientious commuter in the school—has three ambitions in life:—to sell bonds in “ Unsaturated Hydrocarbonsto beat the ponies that every August mount him on a social pinnacle; and to buy the D. H. railroad that he might dis- pose of it as junk. By actual count he has traveled these past two years, a little over ten thousand miles. From an authentic source the information reaches us that the total mileage would have been considerably diminished were it not for a charming bit of fem- inity that essays the role of librarian at the “ Ed ” Building. As his name indicates, Johnson is a close follower of A. Lincoln. Perchance he will some day emancipate the N.F. drugs from Squibb’s Atlas. M Mansford B. Jordan Friendship, N. Y. Friendship High School; came from U. of Buffalo “ Pete is another of the Four Horsemen, who “ pride be damned ” invaded the East in pursuit of real honest-to-goodness knowledge. He butted in on our peaceful realms last fall. At first we were a little dubious about taking him because wild rumors had reached our outstretched, “ acerosc, palmatcly parallel veined “ cars about his career at Buffalo and because of his savage mien so characteristic of those who hail from that section. Nevertheless, “ Pete ” behaved in a manner befitting the most noble gentry, meticulous as to dress, manner, association and study. To further his ambitions along this line he took unto himself one of the principal accouterments necessary for life's success—a wife. Jacob S. Kahn, PJ3 t Brooklyn Stuyvesant High School; came from Valparaiso Uni- versity; Fral Bowling “Jack” tells us that he expects to he an organ grinder after the sheepskin is safely tucked in his valise. Tt’s an 8-to-l shot that he and the monkey will never agree. Why this “ indoor ” athlete sud- denly switched from Medicine to Pharmacy involves a volume of detail. In brief, the sands of the West got too hot. and boarding the fastest train East, he arrived at the Grand Central Terminal in N’York to discover that physically he was intact, but the throbbing something far down in the sighing caverns of his subconscious self was back in Valparaiso. Ind. His manly physiognomy reflects intelligence, affabil- ity and a willingness to be a good-natured victim of Joe Cohen's tricks. “ Jack ” doesn’t muzzle, but he has a capable substitute. And as for bowling—well, his long reach gives him a decided advantage. Albert Kelter New York Heffley Institute; Boy’s High School Oh, sweet innocence—that was! He came to col- lege and—presto, change! Never since the day that Cupid swooped from the ark has there been such havoc among Albany’s “ wild wimmen.” This un- sophisticated, elongated, Marcel-waved specimen claimed to be a great student of human nature; there- upon that he might further pursue his studies with proper subjects, he began rooming with “Mac” and Sam.” Stern and relentless in the search of knowl- edge, he is also endowed with traits of meekness and humbleness. Never has the taste of tobacco or of spiritus frumenti defiled his shapely lips. Never was there a keener student of the micro- scope’s powr of vision. Didn’t he claim to have dis- covered dandruff on the hair of Boldo? Martha Kravis, AKS Amsterdam M ARTIE St. Mary's High School; Historian, Senior Class; Associate Editor Alembic Pharmakon In her Junior year, Martha showed a marked affinity for blondes. This later was supplanted by the “ stronger attraction of greater molecules ” to quote a close friend. So far, however, Boston stands the best chance. Didn't he come all the way from the Hub for the Junior Prom? Wasn’t he the sweet child? But boys—don’t give up the ship; where there’s life, there’s hope. “ Martie ” may look quiet and reserved-hut beware! Once in a while she gives us a peep at her “other self”—a self full of enthusiasm for all her undertakings—and everybody else’s, too. “ Martie ” can do most everything—from riding blind baggage once when she missed the “Amstergosh speshul ”—to ticklin’ the ivory in spec- tacular style. And she knows her stuff, too. Samuel Krone, PIl i New York City uj “ Sam,” “ Jazzbo Morris High School; came from Columbia U.; Secre- tary Rho Pi Phi; Prat Bowling Demosthenes, the immortal, had nothing, even in his heyday, that could compare with Sam when it comes to putting across the subtle smooth stuff. Diogenes, mythical truth seeker, has a worthy successor; Ananias, king of the bug-house realm, meets his master; and Plato, who gave to the world a philosophy of love that has heretofore perpetuated his name through ages, dwindles into insignificance. Sam has some novel ideas all his own about the deli- cate subject. To say the least, they arc a$exual. Though a conspicuous social gladiator, the girls can't understand why he practices Nineteenth Century diplomacy on ’em. Can you guess what diplomacy? We fondly believe that before he has rounded out many more years he will be serenely smiling down upon us from Senatorial heights. Fifty-eight Alembic • • 19 Q 5 • • $apmakon Z5 Ambrose M. Krupczak Amsterdam Amsterdam High School; Senior A Bowling Re not afraid! It is only Ambrose. True, he has a pugnacious “ physiog ” but we have found him ab- solutely harmless; the most complacent and tranquil youth who ever came all the way from Amsterdam to get an education. (It was, incidentally, his first and farthest journey from home.) He has partially succeeded. He comes and goes—but where nobody knows. Gym was his favorite subject—to get ri . of. His gift of pantomime and facial grimace is so illustrative that words can add nothing to the effect. He has a peculiar aversion to the female of the species. Like most of his fellow townsmen, he is a born hero worshipper—his hero, as it is hardly necessary to state, being himself. College life is so dull! His greatest joy comes after sliding int his pretty pink pajamas. Anthony J. Lance, Oneonta Oneonta High School: Historian Kappa Psi; Treas- urer, Executive Committee, and General Com- mittee of Junior Class, ’24; Prat Bowling; As- sociate Editor Alembic Pharmakon, ’25 Speak to him five minutes and you will think him a savant; continue a few minutes and you will ques- tion whether wisdom is golden—and after a few minutes more you will be convinced that it is the empty vessel that makes the most noise. He came forth from the cloistered seclusions of Oneonta labelled “ Tony the Hiller.” Just why or how no- body seems to know. However occupied Anthony may be he always finds time to greet you with that jovial grin that opens his facial aperture from ear to ear. (Boylan says he only wants to show off that remarkable set of molars.) His financial ability was demonstrated by the masterful manner in which he manipulated the intricate monetary complications of the hectic junior days. “Tony” wants to become an undertaker. A good policy, n’est-ce pas? Kill 'em and bury ’em. Stanley Laron Philadelphia Russian Gymnasium; came from Columbia College of Pharmacy Verily! A human cyclone! He blew in last Sep- tember, a week late—and so winded you can hear him breathe yet. His nomadic ways have taught him many things not garnered from text-books—but from the way he has secluded himself what’s left, to be learned from text-books will soon repose within his abundant supply (?) of grey matter. “Stan” would be perfectly satisfied with things at A. C. P. if the lunch hour were an hour and a half instead of the customary hour. Perhaps that extra half hour would afford him ample time to run up home, get THAT letter and then let him eat in perfect ease. Oh if that mail man would only come around before 9 o’clock! He cannot dance, he says, “ because I have no ear for music ’ Never mind, “ S'tan,” you can still use that car for a pen rack. lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • 4 AmAKON “ Leb ” Isadore Lebowitz Schenectady Schenectady High School Nothing seems to interrupt the calm flow o£ “ Leb’s ” bored existence—unless it is a musical comedy, burlesque or vaudeville performance. He evidently sees victory in “ de feet.” We understand that lie entered college on time but ever since the first day's work he has had more back work ahead of him than completed work behind. Acknowledged the class oracle on sports, he has on numerous occa- sions rested our weary eyes in “ Micro ” when his relative value of teams’ merits would precipitate a lively debate. Union College’s athletic mentors should take cognizance of Leb’s ” services as a propagandist—especially for their basketball team. In Union there is strength. Edgar L. Lee, E4 Delhi. N. V. Delaware Academy; Dice-President Senior Class; Junior Assistant, ’25; Prat Bowling Prithee, what have we ever done to Delhi that the townspeople should exact such remorseless revenge by sending us this ? The “ Commodore ” can cover more ground when he falls than any man in his class. ITis six feet, six inches make his classmates veritable pigmies. This “ pharmaceutical toothpick ” is a living hexameterical declaration of that cannibal- istic theory, “ the nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat.” One fellow everybody looks up to. It is really pitiful to find how little he knows of the ways of the cruel, wicked world and to see the abject fear in his face when any one mentions “ gurls.” Bashful, shy, reticent youth—thy days of celibacy art numbered. Be there a girl, with soul so dead, who doth not want a tall, lank, handsome moun- taineer? A noiseless lad, indeed, especially during the lecture periods when he makes up for lost sleep. Sixty lALEMBIC • 19 2 5 • • «MPrtAKON “ Irish ” George B. Lexxey, K'P Potsdam Potsdam High School; Varsity Basketball ’24, Cap- tain ’25 ; Glee Club The more we see of George, the more we are convinced that Percy Marks, in his much-discussed publication, is not so far from the truth. This is said without fear of contradiction from ” Irish.” These past two years he has been so engaged that any extraneous reading was out of the question. The studies, burden that they were, had to be sur- mounted ; the basketball team had to have its star; the Glee Club its handsome tenor; and some few women a gallant escort. He is the idol of Potsdam and the “ idle ” of A. C. P. George bends his knee in prayer to Morpheus who has endowed him with some rare somnambulistic proclivities. ■MnoaoBi Newark, N. J. Central High School To the beating of drums and crash of cymbals, he marched triumphantly forward from the realm of the mosquito, shook Albany to its foundation, and was swallowed up in the social maelstrom that en- sued. “ Xootch ” is visionary by nature, however, and dreams of similar purview would have gone by unnoticed were it not for the sad fact that he tried to impress us with their actual materialization. Children sometimes do tell their stories so art- fully as to impose on the most experienced and pene- trating. Still, before “Nat's” verbal outbursts, only the most gullible fell victim. He has learned t yield neither to pain nor pleasure and he marches back home an ardent advocate of the school of Stoicism. Clifford W. Lewis, E4 Stamford, N. Y. Stamford High School; Junior Assistant, '25; Vice- President Senior Class; Basketball. ’25 Introducing “ Red ’’ Lewis of the Ketchkill Moun- tains, a natural born member of the Society of the Flaming Thatch. “Red” says all great men are crowned with a sorrel top which gives us the idea that he is an effervescing affirmation of the theory “ that tile roof seems much redder when the bright son brings it out.” “Red” is very solicitous of the Juniors and always tries to get them going on the right path. By way of recreation he studies a little, occasionally and wiggles past the profs with astound- ing momentum. On occasion he can be extremely as- sertive and will voice unassailable arguments and un- impeachable principles—but nobody “ listens in.” Suave in manner, artistic in speech, gentle in saluta- tion, surely the God of Prosperity will graciously smile on him. Paul L. McCarthy Schuylcrville Schuylcrvilfe High School “ Mac’s ” father owns a dairy. Thereon hangs a talc. Once during his weekly lecture, the Dean began talking about Mallow Leaves. At the time “ Mac ” was reposing quietly on the shoulders of his neigh- bor. “ Now,” quoth the Dean, “ the more popular syno- nym for Malva Rotundifolia is ‘ Cheeses 7’ “Mac” awoke from his semi-conscious state, jumped to his feet and cried aloud: “Beg pardon, sir, how many pounds?” After a respite of one year from the arduous toils of study, Mac” came back to graduate with '25. Thank you, old boy. You lent decided distinction to our ranks. You strengthened our morale. You elevated our scholastic standing. AMEX! 8ALEMBIC- -19 23' -«frAPMAKON . 1 4 William J. McGrath, K'J' Livingston Manor Livingston Manor High School; Reporter Junior Class, ’24; Cheer Leader ’24 and ’25; Captain Frat Bowling Having wiggled his neck out of his bizarre collar, yanked down his colorful vest, and patted down his perfumed hair lor the twenty-first time, “ Mac ’ carpetbag full of hayseed, left the provincialism that reared him for the cultured and erudite centers of learning. When he first forced himself on us he was easily led astray—so much so they elected him to more empty honors than his sturdy build could carry. Everybody poifflcled him; everybody whacked him. But time heals all wounds, and when he came back a Senior he hurled defiance in all directions. He was no longer the tractable, compliant, docile youth just arrived from the country. He was fury let loose! Led by his flying arms, ’25 produced the most discordant harmony that every shook the foun- dations of any antiquated building. And as a gen- uine laugh producer, “ Mac ” has Ed Wynn beat by a citv block. Samuel A. Marksox, pn J Kingston Kingston High School; President, Rho Pi Phi; Frat FUneling; General Committee; Editor-in-Chicf. A Icmbic Pharmakon (Modesty----------------or space forbids) 1 Sam ” ‘ Mac ” Sixty-two Lawrence IT. McKenna, K Windsor Locks, Conn. Loomis Institute; came from Columbia University; Assistant Manager Basketball. ’24; Manager, ’25; Orchestra; Executive Committee Repository of learning! Maudlin manipulator of the cats-guts! ’Tis better, thought he, to be a big fish in a small pond than a small one in a big pond. Columbia University never realized what a genius was departing from its halls of lamin’. But fish must live; fish must swim. Not content with remain- ing a bullfish, “Mac” shed his scales and became a whale and circumnavigated the dangerous Quar- terly Shoals like he does a dance floor. Regretful, indeed, are we that he didn’t study for the bar; he has been taking all his trouble to the courts—at the “ Y.” Too much credit cannot he accorded him for his gallant endeavors to bring basketball fame to A. C. P. “ Mac ’ courteous, hospitable, companion- able—typical Yankee—claims Windsor Locks, Conn., as his home since the natives there are too modest to claim it for themselves. EMBIC- ■ 1 9Q 5 • • «MPMAKON “ Pat ” T7 Anthony J. Mac Utica College at Rzeszow, Poland A stately gentleman of inconceivable intellectuality. So involved are his contributions to the Alchemist’s art that even the quiz masters, lacking comprehen- sion, give up in utter despair. Notable, indeed, are the innovations he actually stumbles across in Pharm- acy lab. They are indispensable or shall we say “ undispcnsable? ” “Mac” spent his junior year among the hybrid collection of potentialities that comprised the class oi M 7. A slam-bang affair that finally cost a Kaiser a soft berth in Berlin and the events that followed that affair seriously affected “ Mac’s ” voracious appetite for knowledge. Resum- ing connections with A. C, P., he began eating the heart right out of his immediate neighbors. f?c shows great possibilities. Walter E. Mason Gouverneur Dean High School Business-Manager Glee Club; Junior Pin Commit lee Basso excluso oi the A. C. P. Glee Club. One would hardly believe this mere mite of a man gifted with such melodious, sweet vocal organs. Fitzgerald, who should know, claims “ Pat ” cultivated his voice while a bare-footed youth, calling cows from their pasture. Lenney claims the perfect modulation of “Walt's” tone is due to two perfectly shaped lips, acquired by cooling soup t. L d. On several occa- sions we honored Walter with our presence and his form reminded us considerably of that well-known tenor, Caruso. He should be with him. A most capricious young man who can “ change ” his girl overnight without the slightest perturbation. Walter J. Morse. KT Franklin, N. V. Delaware Lileravy Institute; Chaplain Kapha Psi To that eventful day about 21 years ago -when “Pop” Morse began his “introspection of conscious- ness,” the “city” of Franklin owes much, if not all, of its prominence. For the reader’s information, Franklin is a primeval village, located an undeter- mined number oi miles south of Oneonta, with its nearest “iron horse” an undetermined number of miles away. Hitherto the village has been in a lethargic state, but Walter’s contemplated return with the sheepskin is invoking a metropolitan aspect. Down there 41 Pop ” was something of a preacher— despite which we aver that anybody who can occupy the first seat in the first row every Monday night at the Hall shows unequivocable evidence of waning morality. His spontaneous faculty of wit made many his friends and few his enemies. . I Anna D. Moses, AKS Newburgh Newburgh Academy; Historian, Junior Class; Vice- President, Lambda Kappa Sigma Lydia Pinkham might be written into history as Pharmacy’s celebrated woman-preserver but Anna will be known as its greatest heart destroyer. It was only because of her entrancing presence that the subject of physiological antidotes for peculiar heart actions was so thoroughly discussed in Toxicology. Having enmeshed in her web, embryo pharmics, lawyers and medics with but modified success, her latest invasion is along non-professional lines and from all appearances, success is running hand-in hand. Ye Heavens! What a tormentor! “Morse, give me this; McKenna, give me that; Sain, lend me this; Mason, lend me that, was music to our ears until discovered that she was studying Pharmacy from the materialistic viewpoint. A girl with a dash, style and ever-rcady smile. Luke J. Mullen Rensselaer St. John's .leadany; Glee Club, ’24 and '25 No specimen of our assays has been subjected to- mo re vivisection, dissections, operations, examinations, torture and abuse than “ Mullen.” By this time there should be nothing left of him; yet we find him hale and hearty, still able to resist the temptations that make “ The City of Opportunities and Smoke ” a place to be shunned by the weak-minded. “ Luke’s ” champagne tenor blends well with the liquid warbles of the Glee Club songsters and he is in great de- mand. The echoes of his rollicking songs have often disturbed the midnight slumbers of Rensselaer’s po- lice force—the whole two of them. His arguments are usually a series of violent explosions, after which there is always forgiveness and repentance. “ Luke is an industrious, hard-working youth, well-deserving of success. Long George ” George TT. Murray Cohoes St. Bernard's Academy Perhaps you have wondered why we don’t print full-size portraits of our illustrious students. In ” Long George ” you have the primary reason. In order to include his entire length on a single page, the photographer was compelled to use camera arti- fice of such a nature as to defy description. But after going to all that trouble and reproducing the picture, we found, to our dismay, that the youth’s heels and toes stuck out from the bottom of the page. Realizing what a painful operation it would be to cut his feet off, we decided to publish only the busts of our students. Still, a man who has risen to such great heights and who looks down on us all is not to be belittled; nor can we detract from his merits by ascribing his success to chance. Au con- traire. Sixty-four EMBIC •■•19 9 5 • ' ‘MPMAKON i  Louis P. Nf.at, EP Albany Albany High School Neat by name and neat by appearance. “ Louie’s ” only claim for the spotlight lies in his great love for the Dean’s subjects. This is natural enough in view of the fact that he has possessed, since he was knee high to a grass-hopper, a great sense of imagination. Couple this undeniable asset with a steady flow of ink and you can understand why 44 micro is as easy as “ pie ” for him. Thus far he has shunned the mazy dance but if he could only become versed in the poetry of motion, the Pharmacy profession would lose a good soda dispenser. Louis is renowneo clothing the least amount of thought in the greatest number of words but manages to create the impres- sion that he knows his stuff. Much more about «him cannot be written; it is not known. He never ooes anything wrong or devilish -due no doubt to one tough reason—his home is right here in Albany. “ Lew,” “ Louie ” Jacob Nigriny, Jr., Ed Schenectady Schenectady High School Father must have been “ tickled pink ” with the boy soon after the S'tork deposited him for he un- selfishly called him 4‘Jacob, Jr.” In all candor “jake” is a studious type of fellow with an irre- sistible desire to know the U. S. P. cold. That he has the right idea is not to be denied. Doesn’t he put it on the ice to study? What the profs don’t know about the Pharmacists' “Bible” Jacob does. It was at the age of three that 4 Nig” made the astounding discovery that “ water is wet.” There- after he sweated his life’s blood trying to decide whether to be a life-saver or a chemist. Finally he struck a happy medium and chose Pharmacy. “Jake doesn’t care much for the ladies, but admits he usually makes a favorable impression on them. John M. Oberriter Utica Utica High School Pandemonious Piano Pounder! How those ivories can ejaculate! 44 Obey ” shuffled onto this mortal coil with a firm determination to serenade the faculty with the Sonatas of Beethoven, the rhapsodies of Liszt, and the Jazz of Berlin, via the mortar and pestle, pill roller and slab route. Shove another nickel in the slot, Phillip! Owing to the transcen- dentalism of his philosophical mind which has a stub- born tendency to displace the lighter veins of romance and poetry, 44 we ” Pharmacy lights avoided him. (Not intentionally, it must he said. John knew Arny’s had a blue—beg pardon—red cover.) Where were you, music master, when your services were in urgent demand? Thou playeth, the world danceth, let joy be unconfined. nny,” “Obey” iAlembic- 19 2 5- • ‘Mpmakon Sixty-five Wm f r “ Blondy ” Maxwell H. Paris New York City Townsend Harris Hall Academy Look at the ears on him! Diligent, dignified Meeks.” Ah! The worm must turn. His vaunted studiousness has been but a cloak for wild revels. This may be a shock to many, yet as is always the case, the undisguised truth hurts. “ Meeks,” we hate to make this personal but only on one condition will we promise to say nothing of your dual exist- ence. You must promise to swear off women! In- stead of taking out a girl once every three months, as heretofore, you must do so once every four months! As a rule he is always to be found in his room, read- ing, reflecting, smiling, philosophizing or studying— mostly studying. Occasionally he finds time to in- dulge in ptfNlsant witticisms. Most irritating among his habits is that of greeting one's statements with “is that so” in a tone of unbelief. Perspicacity personified. Thomas W. Pitcher Beacon Cornwall High School Gaze upon this youth’s golden hair and shining countenance and ask him not why we call him ” Blondy.” Civilization will not have scaled the heights of Mt. Beacon till “Tommy” comes back, a veritable storehouse of knowledge in things phar- maceutical. Then surely the beacon fires must en- lighten the world. If we were to tell half of his commendable qualities you would think him a para- gon. Therefore we must confine ourselves to his less commendable qualities. For instance, he be- lieves a little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men; he believes that woman is the ruin- ation of man; he believes that sleep is an exercise of incomparable mental stimulus. “ Tommy ” is a sedulous student always attending classes regulari- —when his health permits. Aye! There’s the “rub.” “Tommy” is invariably somewhat indisposed. Nathan Pomerantz Spring Valley, N. Y. Spring Valley High School Hence loathed melancholy I Let enter the “ Sheik ” of Spring Valley (U. S. A.). How “'Nat” is able to keep up his studies and slide so deftly over the social scales is a question of impenetrable mystery. The casual observer is quick to note that he has the intelligence of a student (actually his 8V4 hat is no measure of his brains), the ability 01 an athlete (he always carries his own loaded dice and marked deck) and the talents of a versatile actor (he sings and dances so divinely; sometimes he plays the romantic uke”). The ivy will spring out on “Nat’s” brow one of these fine days simply for the reason that through his annoying way of answering questions by questions lie has made himself worthy of being “crowned.” A falsely modest vouth who hides his i CP gg w Rensselaer Albany High School Though she may be only 4 feet 5, you can’t over- look her. It she isn’t singing out some sweet praise for her latest admirer, she is practicing for the down- fall of her next. Versatile? She can sing, play the fiddle, jazz the traps like any famous Keith star. It is generally predicted that “ Soph’s ” future will be a question of finding her “ wandering boy ” at the corner of the Ten Eyck. May success crown her efforts! We’ve heard that Sophie is a raconteur of no mean ability. Come around, kid! Our ears are always open. Take away her droll humor and genial nature and we will miss something which puf$f life into any crowd. That’s “ Soph.” A little girl from a little town—but she’ll admit neither. Not ardent in the affections, yet not lacking them. Henry Ragucci Schenectady Schenectady High School “ Hank ” is the finest specimen for psychological observation we have in our class. His thoughts, originating in what is believed to be something akin to a brain, lose the force of their effectiveness as they travel down his gaunt arms and fingers “and that’s the reason I write the opposite of what T think.” That, undoubtedly, is the reason “ Hank ” never writes any epistles to the one “gal.” She’s a home-town “ gal,” too, fellows. Among some of “ Dynamite’s ” outstanding deeds are his great seven-mile hike in a raging snowstorm to attend classes, the purchase of a cornet to drive away an antagonistic neighbor and a famous interview with the Dean. “ TIank ” is well named as he has a habit of “hankering” cigarettes. Raymond R. Roser, K'l' Herkimer Herkimer High School; Chairman Banner Commit- tee; Vice-Regent Kappa Psi; Frol Boivling This garrulous old firebrand arrived in town with a reputation, a pair of corduroy pants, a white sweater and a pair of socks. TTe still has the socks. “ Raf, in all candor, is a sober, conscientious, hard- working boy who always makes good impressions— on the arm of his lecture room scat with a pen-knife. Said to be an avowed woman-hater, he vainly tries to gratify his affectionate and romantic disposition by casting adoring glances from the first row of the gallery at Proctor’s while gay young maidens whirl off their enticing dances. The stage door, Holmes! If only Will Rogers could hear Ray’s husky voice gurgling out its chips of wit and wisdom, its hits of seasoned philosophy, he’d retire in his favor. The Mohawk Valley breeds ’em well, eh, Gaston? UiEMbic- 19 25- Syracuse Syracuse Central High School; came from Syracuse University; Pin Committee, ’24; Vice-President Rho Pi Phi There is a young dapper named Rutkoff, Who some fancy clothes can s ho wo ft; He is awfully clever But forgets forever, Some powder on his face to dust off. HOW BETTER? Stella S. Sadowski, AK2 Schenectady Schenectady High School; Secretary, Lambda Kappa Sigma Spring is here all wrapped up in a vivacious little sunbeam! All hands on deck boys. She of the beatific smile and broad grin is about to enter the matrimonial ring. The crown of her life's achieve- ments, we may venture to say, will be placed on her brow by Cupid on her dawning wedding day. Congratulations or sympathy ! Then, “ Buttercups,” it will be a case of washing dishes rather than bot- tles, eh? Stella need never believe in advertising. We always know when she is present. Of course, like most orators, she must be noisy to be heard. Coldly reserved, insistent, but rarely demonstrative, she bides her times, then strikes. Curses, foul vil- lain ! True to her sex, she is intuitive, practical, keen-minded and should make a corking good phar- macist—or wife. Blanche Sarkault Cohoes St. Joseph’s Academy; Treasurer, Lambda Kappa Sigma If Blanche is not already an artist of note, she ought to be, for she is bubbling over with the artistic sense and estheticism, in which things beautiful en- trance her. Just for that reason she studied Phar- macy. Our little “Cinderella ” enjoys nothing more than a morning drive to school in her royal coach. Then with a majestic air of superb nonchalance she “ sweeps ” into the school room on her dainty slip- pers. Hope, for the Prince’s sake, she will lose her slipper and give him a chance. Blanche’s quick wit and musical sense may blend delightfully; but her conception of tranquillity in the class room and that of the prof’s don’t always harmonize. A live wire, athletic and visionary. She’s a jolly good fellow, too, full of fun, and never tires of frivolities. IAlembic • • 19 25 • • «mpmakon 7)1 (tT m 1 Stanley G. Schoonmaker Albany Coxsackie High School A dashing cavalier and a Chesterfield of the first water, the casual observer might deem “ Schoonie ” dangerous. But a careful survey of that chubby, be- nign countenance would soon convince him that no hidden, raging passions lurked beneath the glowing exterior, and that he would be safe in “ Big Boy’s” company. Of course, there are a few reports to the contrary. Some originate with the officer of the law who waxed hot because a flivver was impeding the ebb and flow of an otherwise well-regulated traffic. Whether the Mrs. acquiesces in our opinion cannot be honestly stated. Mr. Schoonmaker is an ex- tremely logical henpecked young man who has his nose in the middle of his face because it is the “ scenter.” Joseph A. Shapiro, Pllfl New York City Stuyvesant High School; Prat Bowling No, dear friend, this is not an advertisement for Valerian facial cream, Halitosis, or Mutual Life In- surance. To be sure “ Schcp ” is a model—but a model of manliness, amicability and sincerity. He is the personification of altruism. Supercilious? Yes, a trifle. But then, what sweet-mannered youth who gave up a $75 (?) per week job to study Pharmacy wouldn’t be, eh? (P. S.—Actuated by sympathy we say these kind things about “ Schep.” Rest assured, complacent reader, that his threats of bodily harm on our per- son met with ridicule. Derogatory statements here- abovc written might easily cause an estrangement with his fiancee back home. If you are desirous of learning the truth about this hustler in everything but intelligence, see us after the show.) Toseph ?). Shaw, Pi id? New York City Rhodes Preparatory School It was during those hushes of deep deliberation that follow a poser that the prof surveyed his dis- ciples with the smile of self-gratulation, and in the voice of one softly sipping a delicious beverage, pro- nounced the name of “ Shavsis.” The sip was too mincing. “ Shavsis,” reiterated the prof in more audible tones. Mr. “ Shavsis ” seemed happily ob- livious. The class room roared. Mr. “ Shavsis,” shouted the irate prof, frothing at the mouth. The truth at length finally dawned on the instruc- tor. In soft tones came forth “ MR. SHAW.” And “ MR. SHAW ” came forth with his usual perfect retort. ” Schoonie,” “ Big Boy “Joe” Joe ” Sixty-nine EMBIC • • 1 9 25 • ' «MPMAKON C7 Eddie ” “ Smithy,” “ Josh Seventy Edward P. Sheridan Cambridge, N. Y. Cambridge High School We are grateful to Cambridge for this—our only vivid example of a student who lacks a fixed prin- ciple. So changeable, indeed, that he rejects invari- ably what he first embraces to take up something new. Outside of this marked abnormality, lie shows in- disputable signs of normalcy. The banjo is his iavorite instrument; he plays it well—that is, the one or two tunes with which he is familiar. Every day he could be found gazing in admiration and rev- erence at the statue of General Phil, the only reason, in truth, for which he came to Albany. Ah, what an illustrious namesake! And he gazes on longingly. Yes, “ Eddie ' we live in hopes and die in despair. “ Eddie our beardless wonder; he shaves every week whether needing it or not. Leo 1. Simmons, K Saranac Lake Saranac Lake High School He came down on a dog sled from Saranac Lake’s sanctified atmosphere with a mental bibliography ot imaginary books on “ How and Why 1 Am a Great Man. Believing it improper to delve into his past records, we must sound his praise proportionate to his accomplishments. Once he went down to the “ Y ” to use the showers and once he asked the soda- jerker for a “ Scotch ” instead of the customary “ choc’lit sundi.” Praised be the Heavens! What a sopper of the syrupy soda this Northerner is! Pity the boss who employs him. “ Leo ” is much addicted to platitudinous ponderosity in promulgating his phar- maceutical cogitations. He learned to read from the U. S. P. and still is a devoted student of that book. Although he is kept busy at nights, visiting all sec- tions of the city, be remains a fairly good student. Stanley T. Smith, E l G auver neitr Gouvernenr High School; Vice-President Epsilon Phi; Prat Bowling In shaping this hunk of clay, Dame Nature lavished her grace, imbued it with thoughts dreamy and poetic, and fashioned it into a stunning society youth, characterized by his drawing, alluring, sun-shining eyes. The only fault we can find lies in that exotic name—Smith. If it were not for his attempts to imitate Rudolfo Valentino, he would really be good- looking. He won’t vote for his illustrious name- sake, “ A1 ”—that is, until his age qualifies. Having a drawl of speech characteristically Southern, he keeps his listeners in rapt attention for fear they might lose something good—and he does spring lots of caustic vernacular—for he is very “ explosive ” at times. “Smithy” hails from the North and likes to boast about it! IALEMBIC• • 1 92 5 • • «MPMAKON n u Mary T. Stah, AK2 Watcrvliet Watervliet High School A cute little girl with fascinating eyes Blue with a glint of summer skies, A soft mellow voice that is entrancing, too, And rosy lips that smile at you; A friendly way and a graciousness, And a pleasing note of spaciousness. A personality—vivid, merry, intense, With a plentiful share of common sense. (All of which quite doesn't explain the keen in- terest Mary has taken of late in the Pharnray lab!) Harold A. Stephenson Watervliet La Salle Institute, Troy Until we came across this solemn picture, we had forgotten that he was among the living. “ Stevie ” is our recognized authority on silence. For a lad born and bred in Watervliet, he wins the proverbial brown derby, it seems that he is eternally weighed down by some hidden, impending, foreboding doom that seals his marble lips. Perhaps it is because he has had to endure Tagcr’s presence for two long years. “ Stevie,” the story goes, seldom studies— that is, more than eighteen hours a day. Moreover, it is related confidentially that his heart is tender and not impervious to Cupid’s darts. He is a friend of the rabble, wears “no-man’s” clothes, a celluloid collar, red flannels and gargles his coffee from the saucer raw. A aro isr Str auss A Iban y Albany High School Gentlemen: Wc present for your approval, Mr. Aaron Strauss, popularly known from coast to coast as “ Wissell.” To write his history would in itself require an extra volume. wSo we must confine our- selves to the high spots. Because he insists that a Chevrolet can resist any telegraph pole he lias had numerous little occasions to slap down a five dollar bill before the bar of justice. He claims to be study- ing Pharmacy just to derive the benefits of the Com- mercial Jurisprudence course. “Wissell,” my child, take heed! lie is outspoken and cares little who hears his mind—but just how the tone of conversa- tion runs when engaged in jocose battle with woman is hard to state. Incidentally to say more about “ Wissell ” would be taking undue advantage of him. He seldom puts in an appearance at the College and therefore would have little opportunity to “ fight it out.” His shingle will read: “Aaron Strauss, Ph.G., Drugs and Real Estate.” Seventy-one n Benny Tagkr Tapper Lake, N. Y. Tapper Lake High School Not a few young men have had their complexions ruined by the use of inferior and poisonous lip sticks, rouges and trashy powders—and our versatile and witty Ben is included in that category. Not that he employs cosmetics. He merely refuses to stick with the same girl longer than a week. Consequently he never gets “acclimatized.” Tupper Lake’s prodigy chews second hand gum, makes bad eyes at the profs, and gives promise of abusing our brains by saying things which demand thought. Mr. Tager has been going throu hT college on other people’s hard-earned cash- -which is another way of saying that “ Benneh ” is no dumbbell when it comes to pinochle. ‘ Hi-Kin Moir 1 Tanner, K'R Coop erst own “ Tan Coopers town High School; came from Columbia Uni- versity; President Junior Class, 24; General Committee, 24; Treasurer Kappa Psi His was a stupendous task—that Cooperstown repu- tation had to be upheld at all costs. Wall Street financial aid and Tammany Hall political intrigue! Moir presided over our destinies as juniors. Need- less to say we didn’t go where he so oft destined us. “ Tan’s ” hearty and contagious laugh is a natural product of those rugged hills where life is eternal and fame immortal. It is a guaranteed sure cure for all pessimistic philosophers. Ungrateful seniors! They would not be convinced they were worth more dead than alive. Thereupon he hit upon a new scheme! Why not “purchase protection against fail- ure on the quarterlies?” Alas and Alack! The premiums were excessively extortionate! “Tan” wants to become the first mayor of Cooperstown but failing this, will establish another girls’ school there. Napthali Trokax New York City Harlem Co-operative Prep School WANTED: I desire to correspond with a maiden lady of about 35 summers. Face and figure no ob- ject. She need not be rich but must have enough money to establish me in the drug business. I am 35 years old, with a handsome face and a delicate grace in all my movements. My friends contend that if T would widen my trousers at the base, T might easily be included in the cake-eater fraternity. 1 am a great favorite in local society and have only enough vices to make me interesting. The object of this cor- respondence must be either for matrimony or amuse- ment. Certified checks readilv accepted. DON’T GET KILLED IN THE RUSH, GIRLS. “ Nap” Seventy-two IAlembic • • 19 2 5 • • 4 APMAKON L. i : Albany High School, 1912 Can you share a secret? A recognized member of true, blue-blooded royalty has graced our presence, has honored us by his company for a solid year. Few, if any, were aware of the fact that “Liquid” is the husband of a lady whose mother was the daughter of a prince. Many are the times we gazed in wonderment at that air of ennui and nonchalance so characteristic of royalty with which he sauntered through our sacred halls; more often, indeed, we admired him tor the regal way and calm sweep of hand, as if it held a golden sceptre, with which he ruled the Juniors. Raring this secret gives you the reason for the obsequious respect he commanded from us all. “ Duke ” has seen and been tly ugh a lot in this world—even the one in back of our school. Mens sana in corpore sano. Abraiiam Victor, PITS Schenectady Schenectady High School Impervious to the insidious wiles of the fair sex, unperturbed by the madness of modern youth—such is the picture we were ready to draw of “ Vic.” Had we it drawn, the black clouds of suspicion would have o’er it cast some sinister shadows. We warrant that any youth who can so surreptitiously steal away from the gaiety attendant at a party of State College maidens with a captive species on his arm, has been engaged as principal in many a clandestine love affair. Schenectady will soon surprise the world with a com- bination drug and delicatessen store. A youth bloom- ing into manhood, with set views and the clear brain that betokens resolution and determination. Myron L. Walker, K.'R I lion n Ilion High School; Treasurer. '25 ; Business Manager Alembic Pharniakon, '25; Executive and Genera! Committees, 25; College Orchestra Mighty in conflict, shrewd in counsel, crafty in matters of finance, we present you, ladies and gentle- men, the I Ton. Myron Walker, Esq., business man- ager of this brainstorm symphony. Surely, he must have risen from the cradle in full possession of all his numerous faculties. His name, for instance. It was his at birth—and believe me, he is some walker! By the count of the “ foot-o-meter ” he did 4,832 miles, worrying advertisers for miles around into a state of semi-insanity. He is the one bright star on our constellation. His nimble gait, his hand- some features, his expansive smile have made him the unwilling victim of many a passing flirtation. Who will say that he is not the handsomest man in the Senior class? A man of preponderous abilities. (Hot Dawg!) IAlembic- -19 2 5 i Percy G. Waller, Jr. New Baltimore Ravena High School New Baltimore, N. Y., May 15—This village, where Dr. William Mansfield first saw the light of day gives fair promise ol brightening the Pharmacy firma- ment with another satellite. His name is P. G. Waller (P for Percy, G for Gusta vius). Because of his initials his friends have always known him as “ Pretty Good ' Mr. Waller already has a corn remedy on the mar- ket. It is supposed to do away with corn rust, which yearly destroys many thousands of dollars worth of sweet corn. Mr. Waller looks forward expectantly to the day when his.jghain of drug stores will stretch from New Baltimore to Albany. If New Baltimore shows signs of growth with the Deeper Hudson, Mr. Waller may establish a Pharmacy school there, he told news- papermen today. “ Ff.rd ” Frederic M. Weed Ticonderoga Ticonderoga High School; came from Syracuse Uni- versity; Varsity Basketball, 24 and -3 Blue-nosed, bigoted, holier-than-thou reformers erupt daily with their usual diatribes about the Gar- den of Youth being contaminated by the Weeds of Evil, etc., etc., but here’s a Weed that’s a budding flower of Manhood—a Weed any Puritanical uplifter would tenderly-—oh, so tenderly—crush to his rum soaked bosom. “ Ferd ” enjoys the unique distinc- tion of having rubbed up against most every senator, assemblyman, clerk, page boy—and stenog—in the Capitol. Legion are his characteristics but most out- standing is ingenuousness. It happened in Prof. Squires' quiz class. The prof asked Weed for the botanical origin of “ Flowers of Zinc.” Weed rose slowly, hesitated a moment and said: “ Gee I must be dumb.” The class laughed outright, the youth blushed, and the prof smiled acknowledgment. Seventy-four lALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • «EABrtAKON “ Hermte Herman Weiss Brooklyn Rhodes Prep School It was a cold and bitter night. The temperature was way below—and beneath description. Tt was raining and snowing and hailing cats and dogs. In short, it was a heck of a night to be out. In the Stygian darkness along the waterfront paced a figure to and fro as if in great perplexity and dis- traction of mind. Suddenly it stopped short in its phantom walk and was just about to leap into the icy Hudson when the policeman ran forward and saved him from his fearful fate. “Why seek death on such a night?” inquired the rescuer. “ I only got 99 in Micro written and was wont to end it all,” said our friend to the left. And the cop shoved him overboard. ■ New York Prep School The great mystery hath been solved. We've often wondered why, when the name “ Weiss ” was called in the recitation class without a designating title. “Louey” would always give the floor to “ Hymic.” The simple reason, sweet peruser, is that. Louis is a man whose generosity knows no bounds. Why should he hog” all the questions? No, indeed. This is a country of free speech. Speech being free, it doesn't cost a red cent. So, for the same money, “Louey” can have a decent mark. “Louey” repre- sents a type of grace and beauty far from common at this institution and it is generally conceded tfiat he is greatly envied at a certain female, hall of learn- ing, namely Bedford. ' Wictor, have you found wery many wessels yet?” Sic Semper Tyrannis! Max D. Wttheril, Bu ffalo West High School. Rochester; conic from University of Buffalo; Basketball'25 This young man is an itinerant student. To put it in his own words, “ Pete and I are seeing the coun- try by colleges.” First at Buffalo U., now at A. C. P. Buffalo’s loss was our gain. Wither'd he go next? Not remote, however, arc the possibilities that “Withy” may soon be held down by family ties. As a member of our renowned basketball squad, he shall long be remembered as the speedy star who made the spectacular 60 yard gain against the U. of X., thus scoring the winning run. “ Withy ” claims to be an authority on eczema in Umbclliferae fruits. Not knowing much of the subject, it is very easy for him to “ Buffalo ” us. Milton Wolfe, Pn f New York City Sluyvcsant High School Our “ Firpo ” is a peroxide blond with a weather- beaten eye and a care-wrinkled brow. He claims to be a confirmed misogynist; yet he never loathes tell- ing how women go into ecstacies over him. Some of his ideas about things pharmaceutical would be reve- lation to registered authorities. There is nothing he does not pretend to know about dispensing and manu- facturing and sometimes he manages to bluff even himself regarding them. But he never bluffed the profs. Not unlike the illustrious “Wild Bull” after whom he is nicknamed, Milton’s gastronomical ten- dencies have earned for him the added, but sacri- legious nickname of “ Pork Chops.” There are un- deniable signs that he is fast outgrowing the stage of immaturity which has held him in the fastness of its grip. A big boy sanguine of immeasurable suc- cess in his chosen endeavors. IAlembic • • 19 5 l((s “ Louey ” “ Withy “ Fikpo ” “ Pork Chops ” Seventy-five «MEMAKON George W. Wood, K'R Herkimer Herkimer High School; Cook Academy; came from Colgate; Secretary Kappa Psi; President Senior Class; Leader College Orchestra; Executive Committee, '25; General Committee, ’25 ; Junior Prom Committee, '24 ; Prat Bowling An inextinguishable smile that envelopes every one with whom he comes in contact as by a halo of happi- ness and sunshine; a nature cheerful as the bubbling spring—that’s the long and short of George Wilbur. ITis is the uncanny ability of extracting an intelligible combination of tones from anything—even the col- lege. orchestra. While a mere infant he developed a predilection for appending an endless list of honors to his name. His honor “complex” carried him through many a precarious predicament this past year. Of his oratorical eloquence we know little. Seldom, indeed, did “ Woodie,” have much to say in the quiz class. He was so habitually taciturn! Of his parliamentary tactics we know still less. Class meetings arc such tedious affairs! John F. Wrzesczynski Albany Christian Brothers Academy A distinct step in the evolution of the human race from the original protoplasm was taken when “ Chick” first saw the light of day. Nevertheless, he has yet to reach the proportions of a real man, and whether or not success will crown his endeavors is controversial. He is willing, if not anxious, to annex about eighteen inches to his stature. What Johnnie lacks in size, however, he compensates for in a super- abundance of that all-too-scarce grey matter. A tender stripling who is always content to stay shyly in the background and let others occupy the lime- light. Silent, too—just like most of the letters in his name. Mrs. Marion B. Young, AK2 Rensselaer Rensselaer High School; Secretary, Junior Class. '24; President, Lambda Kappa Sigma; General Comm. Guiding star and advisor to the girls! Well, why not? Isn't she a born leader of men? Better still, isn’t she our only species of proud mamas? Yessir, she’ll tell you all about young Young if you have a few minutes to spare. Wearily she plods her way to colleg'c every Tuesday morning, rain or shine, school or no school—a true disciple of knowledge, a con- scientious student. “ Youngie ” deserves censure for hut one thing if she wasn’t coming from a meeting, she was rushing to another. Complaisant and calm is her nature, but when aroused to the defense of her habitat, the sorority or womanhood, she displays a certain vivacity revolving about a very, very sharp tongue. Seventy-sir EMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • 4 APMAKON Woodie “Chick,” “Jackie “ Ma,” “ Youngie tjTI I ■ Hoi 'Do .. . :.« . ; v_ rc) i ic Cme Wintcji Vi ikA “■ Seventy-seven Alembic • • 19 3 5 • • armakon (faQ§ v $  I • I . - _ - . « m JUNIORS Class Officers Benj. A. Russell, Jr. Albert Franklin . Harry Marshall Robert IT. Fitts, Jr. II. Elizabeth Viceant Rudolph Folkoff . President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Treasurer . . Secretary Historian HISTORY There gathered before an antiquated but stately structure a cosmopolitan crowd of men and women, separated in groups here and there, talking, jollying and greeting each other—sometimes in boisterous manner, sometimes in laughter, sometimes in whispers—telling each other of their pleasures, hopes and trials. Yet above all this gaiety and conviviality, one could readily sense that there existed a common atmosphere of sincerity and earnestness which found expression in furtive glances toward the door of the College. And it seemed that their sole wish at the moment was that they might already be within the portals of the College that was to make them and give them the right to the honorable calling of the Pharmacist. “ ENTER ! ” The door of the College opened. The assemblage of newcomers that filed past the threshold was the greatest in the history of the Albany College of Pharmacy. “ ENTERED! ” The door of the College closed. They were now students, students with a spirit of eagerness, determination and good fellowship—a spirit which quickly and readily made itself evident in the wholeheartedness in which they entered upon their studies, games and dances. As students they were no longer strangers; they knew each other by name. The student body became “ we.” A few weeks later class elections were held. The American “ friendly enemy ” spirit so prevalent when politics are in the air, was an outstanding feature. Yet good-fellowship ruled pre-eminent. Seventy-nine IALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 ■ • ‘PAPMAKON Til 0 “a The following officers were elected: President, Benjamin A. Russell; First Vice-President, Albert Franklin; Second Vice-President, Harry Marshall; Treas- urer, Robert TT. Fitts, Jr.; Secretary, H. Elizabeth Vigeant; Historian, Rudolph Folkoff. That each officer performed his or her particular duties faithfully and efficiently goes without saying. The hour of the first quarterly began its approach. Merely an obstacle of little significance to block our pathway, an obstacle quickly to be surmounted, was the dominant thought. But alas! How mistaken! For the array of marks that struck our eyes soon after was not gratifying. Though it momentarily stemmed our tide, it gave impetus to our determination to succeed as never before. Nothing, we resolved, would stop our effacing the red ink. All study? No, indeed! There were sports and dances, fun and frolic. Though many a game went to the opposition, the sight of our teams fighting courageously and gallantly, with our own fellow-juniors in the thick of the fray, flared up the flames of college spirit in our breasts as has nothing else. Soon we buckled down again to the mellow light of the midnight oil. And our labors were not in vain. The marks of the second quarterly proved a con- siderable improvement over the previous effort.. And it did our hearts good. Even then the “Goal of Seniorship,” it seemed, was not so far distant. A week, and then another week; then came the greatest social event of the scholastic year, the Junior Prom. It proved a never-to-be-forgotten affair; all the more significant, too, in that it was the last time that the Seniors as a class, were to grace our midsts. Everybody did himself justice, everybody did herself credit, on the waxen floor of the gayly decorated Vincentian Institute. Hearts were gay; joy was in the air. In the wee small hours of the morning tired couples departed, voting the Junior Prom the best ever. But after the Prom, College resolved itself into an ordeal—hard work ot failure at the third quarterly. By this time fortunately, we w'ere thoroughly acquainted with ordeals and hard work. So, it was merely a matter of taking the exams and praying for the week to fly by on wings—that Friday might come and offer relief. From then on Time did seem to take wings. But game and studies brought us back to earth. So swift was the passage of Time that before we realized it the finals were at hand. So we strapped ourselves down once more to the grind with the determination to “Ilit it, boys! It’s the last crack we got!” And we did. The “Goal of Seniorship ” was ours. Rudolph Folkoff, Historian Q) ((( « C“) Is adore Atlas New York City Barnf.t Adei.son New York City Mf.lvin Alsever, K 'I' Oswego N. Y. George Auger Cohoes, N. Y. Monte Arnone Brooklyn, N. Y. Eighty-lwo Jose Avalos New York City s • 19 25- -«mpmakon 0 42 -t ) fa Wtlhur Baldwin ITannacroix, N. Y. Samuel Bernstein, Pll‘1’ New York City Morris Berger Schenectady, N. Y. Joseph Block Brooklyn, N. Y. Eighty-three jALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • frAPMAKON Cople Barnowttz, PI1 1 Kingston, N. Y. Irving Beznf.k, PH‘J Brooklyn, N. Y. Lionel Boiven. K l Cohoes, N. Y. Hyman Bkandoff Brooklyn, N. Y. Vincent Boxer ho New York City Sidney, N. Y. MBIC• • 1 9 2 5 • • 3 APrtAKON Ct.tfford Bosworth, K'P Nichols, N. Y. Eighty-jour Raymond Brandes Utica, N. Y. L m (lT 2i Joseph Brenner. PII I New York City Irving Bromberg New York City James Byrne Schenectady, N. Y. 'tjTfl Charles Byrnes, K'k Ilion. N. Y. Nemo Caminiti, E t Brooklyn, N. Y. Albert Chesanow Brooklyn, N. Y. nighty-five EMBIC- 19 25' '«MPrtAKON Casti cton, IS. Y. Austin Clark Richard Ch lew in ski Schenectady, X. Y. Albany, X. Y. Xew York City Francis Clark, K'k Fort Plain, N. Y. Eighty-six Morris Cohen Xcw York City «MPMAKON Ercoi.e Conte Schenectady, N. Y. James Cromie Victory Mills, N. Y. IAlembic- -19 2 5 Morris Danzig New York City Ralph DeAngelo Schenectady, N. Y. Eighty-seven 4 APMAKON ✓ t Eighty-eight IAlembic • 19 2 5 -mpmakon O) (I Gt'ORGE Duguid. K'l' Schenectady, N. Y. William Drezen, PIH New York Cifv NIC HOLAS De MC H AK, E‘t Binghamton, N. Y. Prospero DeGiglio, E$ New York City Lyman Dolan 11 ion, N. Y. James Del Negro Gloversvillc, N. Y. Julius Elmowitz Brooklyn, N. Y. Irving Ershler Saugerties, N. Y. nighty-nine M.BIC • • 1 9 25 4 apmakcw (CP ? M Frank D’Ulisse, E 1 New York City Irving Etiexson Brooklyn, N. Y. 51 Jay En'ich, E'f Gloversville, N. Y. Sowmok Epstein Rockaway Beach, N. Y. Michael Favale, K4 New York City Bern hard Fischback New York City Solomon Fierer Brooklyn, N. Y. Robert Fitts, Jr., K'F Albany, N. Y. Ninety IAlembic • • 19 23 • - «mpmakon Abel Feldman Montreal, Canada Clara Fishman Brooklyn, N. Y. Charles Foley Brasher Falls, N. Y. William Frif.dland New York City Ninel v-one •MPMAKON r—J IAlembic- 19 3 5- Julfs Flack Utica, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Rudolph Folkoff, PIH New York City Marc Ganbarg New York City Leroy Gtddings, B J Proctor Vt. 0 Morris G hetman Brooklyn, N. Y. Lawrence Galla Brooklyn, N. Y. Nattiax Gevertz, Pu New York Citv Harvey Gisondi Gloversville. N. Y. Ninety-two i lALEiABIC • • 19 2 5’ - t APMAKON Jack Goldborer New York City M1LTO N ( aOODM A N Parksville, X. Y. David Goldman Syracuse, N. Y. Joseph Gottlieb New York City Ninel x-three EMBIC • • 1 9 23' •‘EAPMAKON 0 “a 'eO Philip Glass New York City Morris Goldman, PII f Brooklyn, N. Y. j Solomon Greenberg, PIl f Brooklyn, N. Y. Ninety-four Aaron Gulnick Brooklyn, N. Y. EMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • «MPMAKON Richard Green Saratoga Spa, N. Y. Gerald Greenberg New York City Stephen Grosch Thomaston, Conn. Paul Crupper New York City Reginald H a w k t x s Lake Placid, N. Y. Roslyn Hertz, AKE Monticello, N. Y. ClTATKEL HaLPERN New York City Jacob Halpern New York City CT7 John Hanford, K'®' Stamford, N. Y. James Hoban Canajoharie, N. Y. Ninety-five. Alembic- 19 2 5 • • «mpmakon Stanlfy Hobbs Gloversville, N. Y. David Hoppenfeli New York City Raymond Hodsoll Schenectady, N. Y. Gerald Hokf. KSk Rochester, N. Y. Boris Horou ttz Brooklyn, N. Y. Harvey Jackson, 1‘M’ Corinth, N. Y. Ninety-six Nicholas Jurovics New York City IAlembic • • 19 2 5 •' apmakon John Jacobsen New York City Daniel Pine Charles Kahn New York City Ninety-seven Harold Jones Port Byron Anson Johnson, E k Haines Falls, N. Y. (S ' a — w Ninety-eight IAlembic • 19 2 5• • «MPnAKON r 7 Sarkis Kazarian, E I Hartford, Conn. Karl Klaus. E‘I Johnstown, N. Y. Ralph Kalish Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Louis Kipilmax Brooklyn, N. Y. Aaron Kissen Xcw York City Arthur Kollen New York City ISIDORE KRVZAK New York City 'Alembic • • 19 35 • • «mpmakon A ATH AN KOBLA NTZ Albany, N. Y. Harry Korn its ky Albany, N. Y. Ninety-nine jD ((( 3 Zj Chaim Knafflman New York City Louts Kornfeld Troy, N. Y. URUM mm Regina Lackey, A K2 Tannersville, N. Y. Joseph Landress New York City One Hundred )ALEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • • frAPMAKON Charles Ksieniewich Albany, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. TnoMAS LaColla, Brooklyn, N. Y. Isadore Ladenson, Pn t' Linden, N. J. Joseph LaVau.ee Saranac Lake, N. Y. Clarence Lindholm Canajoharie, N. Y. One Hundred One lALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • «MPMAKON Jonas Langerman New York City Frank La Porte Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Harry Levine New York City Joseph Levine New York City 5 iSREAL LOZOKF Albany, N. Y. Joseph Malaspino New York City One Hundred Two IALEMBIC 19 5 • -«EAPrtAKON Louis Litoff New Haven. Conn. Leon Luce he si New York City Barney Lowenthal Brooklyn, N. Y. 1 ska ft. Lutsk y Brooklyn, X. Y. Samuel Malkin Brooklyn, N. Y. Leonard Mendelsohn New York City One Hundred Three IAlembic • 19 2 5 $apmakon Et.ias Malkin Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank Malkin Elizabeth, N. J. Robert Mann Saratoga Spa, N. Y. Augusta Marks. AK2 New York City William McCarty, K'k Pittsfield, Mass. Harry Marshall Elmira, N. Y. Lauren Millar. K'E Oneonta, N. Y. Morris Mekkek New York City Leslie Miller, K'l Haverstraw, N. Y. r ) One Hundred Four IMIIALEMBIC• 19Q5- • MPrt.AK.ON I ( g iQg, Lh Michael Michalovich Schenectady, N. Y. Citarj.es Modica, M New York City Charles Neirerbach Brooklyn, N. Y. Joseph Nussbaum New Rochelle, X. Y. One Hundred Five 'MPMAKON Solomon Newman New York City Herman Xamxson Brooklyn, N. Y. David Nisivewitz Brooklyn, N. Y. Utica, N. Y. George Owen Greenwich, N. Y. Herbert Ort.tns New York City One Hundred Six DAlembic -19 2 5 • • apmakon Bernard O’Neil Saranac Lake, N. Y. I Samuel Picchotka Brooklyn, N. Y. Mischa Plt.atche New York Citv One Hundred Seven EMBIC- • 1 9 2 5 • • frAPMAKON '‘DK pt Joseph Parsons, Ir. Albany, N. Y. Thomas Patnode Albany, N. Y. Avisalom Ptven New York City Solomon Plotinsky New Rochelle, N. Y. Robert Quick Nichols, N. Y. Fred Rapello Amsterdam, N. Y. One Hundred Eight lALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • ■MPrtAKON Gilbert Potter, KM' Herkimer, N. Y. Helen Pupko, AK2 New York City Benjamin Rabinowitz New York City Peter Rankin Albany, N. Y. 6s m Zb Arthur Reagan Nortolf, X. Y. Ricttart) Rt-ima.n, KxI' Sag Harbor, X. Y. Paul Reeber New York Citv El)W ARD. RouiN SON, K 'k Binghamton. X’. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Celia Rosenberg New York Citv One Hundred Nine Alembic • • 19 2 5 • «mpmakon Aaron Rose ns hi ne New York City C tt f.stek Roth m yer Schenectady, N. Y. Louis Rosenthal Albany, N. Y. Julius Rubin, PII4 New York City One Hundred Ten LEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • • «MPrtAKON ' Samuel Sadofsky, imi4 Brooklyn, N. Y. Samuel Sat.kin Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Leox Schalttter Brooklyn, X. Y. One Hundred Eleven __EMBIC• ’19 25' ' APMAKON Benjamin Russell, Jr,. KSk 11 ion, N. Y. Sidney Sakofskv Florida. N. Y. Jacob Sch vvartzberg Brooklyn, N. Y. Dax 1EL Shefttan Sag Harbor, N. Y. One Hundred Twelve )ALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • frAPMAKON r—? Jack Sc.iijlon't New York City Wir.uAM Sctirier, PII4' Passaic, N. T. Paut. Sfavarh Bennington, Vt. IIARR Y S HAM0WITZ New York City Maurice Shoulkin New York City Raymond Shinn Haddonfield, N. J. Kenneth Shults, Gloversville, N. Y. Glenn Sherman Oswego, N. Y. Clifford Shott, K East Hampton, X. Y. )Alembic • • 19 25 • • ‘Mpmakon I) jga V7 Leon Silverman Brooklyn, N. Y. One Hundred Thirteen (O 'Zb August Smith Benjamin Smith Albany, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. One Hundred Fourteen IALEMBIC• 19 35' • MPMAKON Isidore Simon Brooklyn, N. Y. Harrison Sitterly, K'k Mohawk, N.' Y. Ralph Smith Elmira, N. Y. New York City David Singer Louis Snyder Brooklyn, N. Y. Leslie Speu’uy Boonville, N. Y. Jacob Steixsai.tz New York City — Albany, N. Y. Bennie Stern Brooklyn, N. Y. One Hundred Fifteen IALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • 4 APMAKON Schenectady, X. Y. K r Albany, N. Y. Mildred Vickers, AK2 Utica, N. Y. One Hundred Sixteen Alembic • • 19 2 5 • • ■mpmakqn Solomon Tager New York City George Stevens, K'P Rensselaer, N. Y. Louis Toscano New York City Morris Stullm a n New York City i ■ Elizabeth Vigeant Red Hook, N. Y. Hyman Wald Brooklyn, N. Y. 3 “ ZJ) Walter Webster, Jr. Binghamton, N. Y. Manuel Wichsler Brooklyn, N. Y. IALEMBXC • • 1 9 23 • • APnAKON Boris Wax Xew York City Frank Wehrlf. Thomaston Conn. One Hundred Seventeen I Hyman Weiner, PILI’ Saranac Lake, N. Y. Wit.t.tam Whitson Afton, N. Y. Fred Which Binghamton, N. Y. Jacob Wilson Hartford, Conn. Gardner Werking Rensselaer, N. Y. One Hundred Eighteen Harry Winters, E4 Suffern, N. Y. Alembic - • 19 2 5• • apmakqn Anthony Lagatta Utica, N. Y. Benjamin Zeitlin Brooklyn, N. Y. Abraham Beroer New York City One Hundred Nineteen IAlembic • • 19 2 5 • • sapmakon Charles Woodcock Fort Edward, N. Y. Loins Zimmerman Brooklyn, N. Y. John Zeilman Albany, N. Y. •TY Magic Rub the above space with a solution of carbon disulphide and potassium sulphuret. See the faces of six famous juniors appear. Hundred Twenty LEMBIC • • 1 9 25 ' $APMAKON A Niohl: jScene The Tin Sofdier Jli your $ «-vice Beauty and the'Beast' igri a 0 Hundred Twenty-one i A DM A IT A V 19 2 5 $apm m • V h MUTMAN'S DISCIPLES i-ft-Mk. ...A.v.y.. • ' - SC.;-..v,.:-: ATf £OUCATIONS FOOTSTEPS 0 Tb Oft Hundred Twenty-two Q , • •- 'pZfy S . ':;r i,-.,.-,.- ysyy.' W': 'Ss-ffi. 'Srfr SsVSVSS.'. mk I VT ii sys. ,y.'s, wm ■ m w V;i ; • i .i' ;; % ' % m .: ssss. ■: .y ‘p. yssfy - ' Wi'Vrtfr m ■w wMMm ■ %.':-;-.. ; •••• 'rssyvssy. ■ ■ ■ -•;' ■■ ■ll wM3 fasg iWmk Wmw r s . % mm. 4 m mzrnmm. wWmMffm. One Hundred Twenty-three j 0 Alembic- -19 25 ' V-7 ■3 O ie Hundred Twenty-four ;mbic • • 19 2 5 • • 4 aemak Pinsos | 07 KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY BETA DELTA CHAPTER Roil of Officers Edwin F. Boylan Raymond R. Roser G. Wildur Wood Moir P. Tanner . Anthony J. Lance . Walter J. Morse Prof. Wm. A. Larkin SS’ . . Regent Vice-Regent Secretary Treasurer Historian Chaplain Grand Council Deputy Facultate Members William Mansfield, A.M., Pliar.D. E. C. IIutman, Ph.G. F. J. O’Brien, Ph.G. W. A. Larkin, Ph.G. F. A. Squires, Ph.G. S. S. Smith, Ph.G. H. C. Kassner, Ph.D. Ernest W. Badger Allan D. Bishop Edwin F. Boylan Harold C. Clemens Harold F. Edick Laurence R. Heath C. Lee Huyck Anthony j. Lance Melvin Alsever Clifford Boswortii Charles V. Byrnes Francis Clark George Duguid Robert Fitts, Jr. John Frazier John Hanford Gerald Hoke Senior Members George B. Lenney Walter J. Morse William J. McGrath Lawrence J. McKenna Raymond Roser Leo J. Simmons Moir P. Tanner AIyron L. Walker G. Wilbur Wood Junior Members William McCarthy Lauren Miller Leslie Miller Gilbert Potter Richard Reiman Edwin Robinson Benj. A. Russell, Jr. Clifford Shott Harrison Sitterly George Stevens One Hundred Twenty-five lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • t APnAKON A RESUME Kappa Psi was founded at the Russell Military Academy in New Haven, Conn., May 30fh. 1879, by F. Harvey Smith. It was established on the basis of an older academic society in which Mr. F. Harvey Smith’s father held mem- bership. The organization was entirely lileranWn its origin and expanded into the institutions of Russell Military Academy, Cheshire Military Academy, Hill- house High School and Yale College. A goodly number of the members of these chapters entered medical schools and in 1887 it was decided to discontinue the academic chapters and to continue as a strictly professional fraternity. “Alpha Chapter,” which is the governing body was placed first on the new chapter roll. The governing body is also known as the “Grand Council ” which has met annually front 1886 to 1908 and every two years since that time. Later on. Delta Omicron Alpha Medical Fraternity, an organization founded in the College of Medicine of Tulane University in New Orleans in 1907 was merged with Kappa Psi in 1917. A short, time after, Phi Delta Medical Fra- ternity, founded at the Long Island Hospital Medical College was also merged with the fraternity. The history of P eta Della chapter starts back in the year of 1910. At that time a group of young men attending this college wished to start a fraternity with good fellowship and scholarship as a standard. After due consideration the Grand Council of the Kappa Psi Fraternity was petitioned for a charter. Shortly afterward the charter was granted and P eta Della chapter was founded. From that time on Beta Delta chapter has occupied a prominent place in the affairs of the college. We look with pride upon the record set by our prede- cessors who have gone out into the Pharmaceutical world with the spirit of good- fellowship instilled in their hearts. Success has greeted them in all parts of the world. Let us endeavor to recall some of the many enjoyable times we have had since we were admitted to membership. Almost as soon as we arrived as Juniors, we were entertained at a smoker by brothers of ’24. This was followed by a series of dances given to members, pledgees and friends. One Hundred, Twenty-six IALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5• • ‘bAPMAKQN On March 24, 1924, new officers were installed and from then on we have been faithfully striving to better the record set by our predecessors. On April 30, 1924 we held our Fourteenth Annual Banquet at the 1 en Eyck Hotel, District Deputy William A. Larkin presiding as toastmaster. Among the speakers were Dean William Mansfield, Dr. Edgar A. Vander Veer, Prof. E. C. Hutman and Dr. F. M. Teta of Beta Upsilon Chapter. The banquet was largely attended. The first meeting of the senior year was held September 16, 1924 when the plans for the coming months were formulated and the task of carrying out the good work of our predecessors was begun. On the night of October 7, 1924 a smoker was given to pur friends in the Junior class in order that they as well as ourselves might become better acquainted, Short speeches were given by members of the faculty, Kappa Psi Brothers and some of the Juniors. At this time they were instructed as to the ideals and standards of Kappa Psi and the qualities they must have in order to gain membership. During the following months we were given short and interesting speeches by various members of the Graduate Chapter who visited us at different times. On February 13, 1925 a formal dance was held at the Ten Eyck Hotel for members and friends. A great many of the brothers who graduated last year were present and aided materially in making the dance a huge success. Another formal dance will be held on April 17, 1925 and from reports we have received to this date it will be one of the crowning social events of the season. We are all looking forward at this time to the Fifteenth Annual Banquet to be held at the Ten Eyck Hotel on the night of May 13, 1925. Dean William Mansfield will preside as toastmaster and after-dinner speeches will be given by men prominent in the affairs of the college and members of the Graduate Chapter. We feel that the members of Kappa Psi, of the class of ’25, have successfully carried on the work of our great fraternity, entrusted to us by its members of the preceding class. Our only hope is that our successors will conduct its affairs in a manner befitting Kappa Psi men and that in their accomplishments they will equal if not surpass the high standard which we are passing on to them. Anthony J. Lance, Historian One Hundred Twenty-seven r? Beta . Gamma . Delta Epsiix n . Zeta . Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda . Mu . Nu Xi O MICRON IT Riio SlGM A Tau Upstlon Phi Chi Psi Omega Beta-Beta Beta-Gamma Beta-Delta Beta-Epsilon Beta-Zeta Beta-Eta . Beta-T h eta Beta-Iota . COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Va. . . . Columbia University, New York, N. Y. . University of Maryland, Baltimore, Aid. . Maryland Medical College, Baltimore, Md. . Georgetown University, Washington, D. C. . Philadelphia C. of P. SPhiladelphia, Pa. Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Va. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala, . Birmingham Medical College, Birmingham, Ala. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. Massachusetts C. of P, Boston, Mass. Medical College of South Carolina, Charleston, S. C. University of West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va. University of Nashville, Nashville, Tenn, Tulane University, New Orleans, La, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga, Baltimore College of P. S., Baltimore, Md. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Cal. . . . . Louisville C. of P., Louisville, Ky. . Northwestern University, Chicago, III. University of Illinois, Chicago, III. . . . . Baylor University, Dallas, Texas . Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas . Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio University of California, San Francisco, Cal. . Union University, Albany, N. Y. . Rhode Island C. of P. A. S., Providence, R. I. . . . Oregon State College. Corvallis, Ore. , . Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa, . . University of Tennessee, Memphis, Term. North Pacific College, Portland, Ore. One Hundred Twenty-eight !ALEMBIC• 19 23- • ■MPnAKON - Beta-Kappa . Beta-Lambda R eta-Mu Beta-Nu Beta-Xi . Beta-Omicron . Beta-Pi . Beta-Riio . Beta-Sigma . Beta-Tau . Beta-Upsilon Beta-Phi . Beta-Chi Beta-Psi Beta-Omega . Gam ma-Gam ma . Gam ma-Delta Gamma-Epsilon . Gamma-Zeta . Gamma-Eta Gamma-Theta Gamma-Iota Gamma-Kappa Gamma-Lambda . Gamma-Mu Gamma-Nu . Gamma-Xi G a m m a- O m i c ro n Gamma-Pi Gamma-Rho Gamma-Sigma Gamma-Tau Gam m a-U psilon IAlembic . . University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa. George Washington University, Washington, D. C. University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky. . Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. . University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. . Washington State College, Pullman, Wash. . College of Medicine, Loyola Univ., Chicago, III, Ft. Worth School of Medicine, Ft. Worth, Tex. Marqnetta University, Milwaukee, Wis. L. I. Hospital Medical College, Brooklyn, N. Y. University of Texas, Galveston, Tex. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. . . Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. Coll, of Physicians Surgeons, New York, N. Y. . Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio . University of Nebraska, Lincoln-0maha, Neb. University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Montana, Missoula, Mont, . . . Tufts Medical College, Boston, Mass. University of Buffalo, Buffalo, N. Y. University of Georgia, Augusta, Ga. . University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. University of Oregon, Portland, Ore. . Harvard University, Boston, Mass. St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. . University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla. . Wake Forest Medical College, Wake Forest, N. C. . University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Ark. . N. Y. U. Bellevue Med, Col., New York, N. Y. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada . . . . Indiana University, Indianapolis One Hundred Twenty-nine 19 3 5“ «mpmakon filP 7 0s GRADUATE CHAPTERS Philadelphia New York Baltimore . Birmingham . Chicago Boston . Albany Providence San Francisco Cleveland Atlanta New Orleans . Mobile Dallas . North Carolina Washington . Nashville . Memphis Richmond . South Carolina Bbooki.yn . Portland Florida Kentucky West Virginia Illinois . Mississippi . Huntington . Omaha Massachusetts Little Rock Milwaukee Houston One Hundred Thirty . Philadelphia, Pa. New York, N. Y. . Baltimore, Md. Birmingham, Ala. . Chicago, 111. . Boston, Mass. Albany, N. Y. Providence, R. I. San Francisco, Cal. Cleveland, Ohio . . Atlanta, Ga. New Orleans, La, . Mobile. Ala. . Dallas, Texas . Greensboro, N. C. Washington, D. C. . Nadhville, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. . Richmond, Va. Columbia, S. C. . Brooklyn. N. Y. . Portland, Ore. . Jacksonville, Fla. . Louisville, Ky. Charleston, W. Va, Chicago, III. . . Corinth, Miss. Huntington, W. Va, Omaha, Neb. . Boston, Mass. . Little Rock, Ark. Milwaukee, Wis. H o ust o n , Texas IAlembic- 19 25 «fapwakon —T ■ V. EMBIC • • 19 25 • • «MPMAKON •ir-r'xz.. W ' ■egsSfc One Hundred Thirty-one 7 One Hundred Thirly-two IaleMbic • • 19 25 • • «mpmakon Samuel A. Markson . RHO PI PHI BETA CHAPTER Roll of Officers Irving L. Rutkoff . , . . . Samuel Krone . .... A. Joseph Shapiro . Harry Isaacson . Milton Wolf . Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Secretary Treasurer Historian S ergeant-at-A rms Honorary Members Wm. Mansfield, A.M., Phar. D. Ralph Young, Ph.C. E. C. Hutman, Ph.G. F. J. O’Brien, Ph.G. W. A. Larkin, Ph.G. H. M. Carter, Ph.C. S. S. Smith, Ph.G. F. A. Squires, Ph.C. Rabri A. N. Mandelbaum Si Joseph J. Brotman Joseph Cohen Morris B. Goldberg Abraiiam C. Goldstein Harry Isaacson Jacob Kahn Members Samuel Krone Samuel A. Markson Irving L. Rutkoff Joseph A. Shapiro Joseph B. Shaw Abraham Victor Milton Wolf Junior Members Copli-: Barnovitz Sam Bernstein Irving Bezner Joseph Brenner Bernard Coiin William Drezen Rudolph Folkoff Nat Gevertz Morr is Gold m an Saul Greenberg Isidor Ladenson Sidney Olsiiein Louis Rosenberg Julius Rubin Sam Sadofsky William Siirier Hyman Wiener v_y One Hundred Thirty-three Ialembic • • 19 25 • • ‘Mpmakon VT7 (lT ££ A RESUME Noble motives actuated the organization of the Rho Pi Phi fraternity. It was at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy about seven years ago that a group of Jewish students felt that there was an urgent need for an organization where the spirit of friendliness and good-will already prevalent might be con- centrated for common interests and help. Such an organization might inci- dentally, be of great service to the professftfn that was soon to be theirs. So they banded themselves together and established the Rho Pi Phi fraternity. Since then the movement has grown to the extent that now it encircles the nation. Actuated by the very same motives that prompted organization at Boston, a group of Jewish boys at A. C. P., in 1921 realized the advantages fraternalism offers and by becoming Beta of Rho Pi Phi started the nationalization process which has since continued at the rate of two new chapters a year. Frank Yaguda, first head of Beta, was given the difficult task of establishing the chapter on a firm foundation. That he performed his duties well goes without saying. Soon after it received its charter. Beta was honored by the Faculty, each member of which became an Honorary Member. Brother Yaguda was succeeded as chancellor by Lazarus Weinstein, who in turn gave over the gavel of presiding officer to Gustave Rothschild. Members of the class of ’25 first became acquainted with those who were later to be known as fraternity brothers soon after they entered as Juniors. A successful smoker was given in their honor. This was followed by a pledgee dance and then by other affairs until in March, elections and installations were held. Samuel A. Markson was chosen to guide the destinies of the fraternity for the coming year. During Commencement Week the annual banquet at the Hotel Ten Eyck proved the slam-bang affair of the year. Dr. Mansfield presided as toastmaster. Yet above all the merrymaking, above all the speech-making, both humorous and serious, there was an obvious air of sadness. Farewells were to be taken, Seniors were to take leave—to come back—sometimes, perhaps—but not as stu- dents—as men of the world. One Hundred Thirty-four IALEMBIC v 1 9 2 3 foAPMAKON r- (I Returned as Seniors, the fraternal year started with a rush. What was classified by members of the faculty as the finest smoker we ever attended ” was given to the Juniors on September 25. The Juniors were there in pre- ponderance, laughing, eating, singing, smoking to their heart’s content. Mem- bers of the college orchestra furnished peppy music. The next affair was the pledgee dance, January 14. Members and pledgees tripped the light fantastic at the Yacht Club for many hours—hours that were all too short. The next affair was the most pretentious and magnificent in the history of Beta. It was a formal affair at the Hotel Ten Eyck, March 14. The beautiful ball room never seemed more lively, mcfrO gorgeous. Members and their dearest friends danced to the wee small hours of the morning, reluctant to part. The affair will ever be remembered. The dances were fewer this year, it is true. But this was in conformity with the wishes of Dr. Mansfield and the general committee and in harmony with the social schedules of the other fraternal organizations. The year draws to a close and with it will come the Annual Banquet. We look forward to the return of the alumni, the hearty handclasp, the happy yet pensive “ Hello ” of a returned brother—all symbols of the great and noble things for which our fraternity stands. But then we go out into the world with them and we too, must say good-by and bid good-luck to the Juniors upon whom is entrusted the fraternity for furtherance of its ideals, for safeguarding its sacred principles, and for increasing the range of its prestige and influence. Harry Isaacson, Historian COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS ALrHA Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta . Iota Kappa Lambda . IjALEMBIC • • 1 9 Q 5 • • ‘bAPMAKON Massachusetts College of Pharmacy . Albany College of Pharmacy . . Columbia University . . . . Rhode Island . . . Buffalo University . Ohio State Northern Ohio Northern Fordham University of Southern California University of California One Hundred Thirty-five C u EPSILON PHI ALPHA CHAPTER Roll of Officers Kenneth G. Hunter Stanley T. Smith Kenneth R. Gonyea Cyrus Daddario . Clifford W. Lewis . Edgar L. Lee Alexander Geruso . Stanley A. Fitzgerald . . . President Vice-President Secretary . . Treasurer Grand Chapter Officer . . Chaplain Sergeant-at-Arms Historian Honorary Members Wm. Mansfield, A.M., Phar.D. F. J. O’Brien, Ph.G. E. C. Hutman, Ph.G. H. M. Carter, Ph.C. W. A. Larkin, Ph.G. F. A. Squires, Ph.G. S. S. Smith, Ph.G. B. G. Dewell, Ph.C. W. W. Farrant, Ph.G. H. G. Klein, Ph.C. Emilio Butch Cyrus Daddario Burton Dewey Stanley A. Fitzgerald Alexander Geruso Kenneth R. Gonyea S'enior Members E. Clifford IIallenbeck Kenneth G. Hunter Edgar L. Lee Clifford W. Lewis Louis P. Neat Jacob J. Nigriny Stanley T. Smith Junior Members Lionel J. Boivin John Brauer Nemo V. Caminito Prospero A. De Gtglto Frank D’Ulisse Nicholas Demchak Jay D. Enich Michael Favale ■ Leroy M. Giddings One Hundred Thirty-six Harvey R. Jackson Anson B. Johnson Sarkis Kazarian Karl S. Klaus Thomas D. La Colla Anthony La Gatta Charles Modica Paul L. Oliva Kenneth H. Siiults lALEMBIC • ■ 1 9 23 • • frAPMAKON One Hundred Thirty-eight M JA 5 4 APMako n A RESUME Epsilon Phi was founded at the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1917 by a number of students who desired to foster a feeling of good fellowship and brotherly love. This desire was uppermost in the minds of George N. Hoffman, at present a leading contributor to pharmaceutical journals, and Ralph Young. These two progressive young men, with a number of faithful adherents, soon had the newly organized fraternity functioning actively. Soon, however, an obstacle arose which could not be overcome. Due to the fact that many of the members answered the call to arms in defense of their country, the activities of the fraternity were temporarily stopped. Then began re-organization. This duty was undertaken, and well so, under the capable leadership of Frank A. Squires. It was mainly due to Brother Squires’ tireless efforts that Epsilon Phi again became an active organization at A. C. P. Peter Danzilo then succeeded Brother Squires as president for the 1923 term. Mr. Danzilo was well-chosen as he proved fully capable of controlling the affairs of the ever-growing fraternity. Harold J. Lynn succeeded Brother Danzilo as president for the year 1924. He also proved himself worthy of the honor. Social events during our Junior year began with a smoker held at the college building, at which the faculty and pledgees were invited. The affair was a huge success and everybody expressed the regret that such smokers were not held more often. After the mid-year exams, those efficient and willing to maintain the stand- ards of Epsilon Phi were admitted into its folds. At the installation in March, with Prof. Larkin presiding, the new officers headed by Kenneth Hunter as president, were entrusted with their duties. The main event of the year was the Third Annual Banquet at the Ten Eyck Hotel, Thursday, May L, Prof. Seneca S. Smith acted as toastmaster. Prof. Hutman spoke on “ Our Alma Mater.” Peter Danzilo, a past president, gave an address entitled “ Past, Present, and Future.” Mr. William G. Furlong of the Board of Trustees, also spoke. A farewell speech for the Seniors was given by Dean Mansfield. One Hundred Thirty,-nine fALEiHBXC 19 2 3 • apmakon During the week of Commencement, Brother Danzilo, president of the Grand Chapter, spoke to the members on nationalization of the fraternity. The work, he said, had started and success may be taken for granted. About the middle of September, after the summer vacation, we assembled again—now as Seniors—to renew old acquaintances. As usual our first social function was a smoker. Many new faces were seen and to say the least, every- body enjoyed himself. On January 23, the annual pledgee dance was held at the I. O. O. F. hall. The next affair was the installation of officers, which cere- mony was followed by a dance. The annual banquet is the crowning and most important social event of the entire year because it links more firmly the chtwn of good fellowship. It is a time when the graduate members express their appreciation to the faculty for their efforts in preparing us for our chosen profession. It is a time for fare- wells to junior members who will carry out the tradition of Epsilon Phi. It is an opportune moment for graduate members of years gone by to meet new brothers and thus stimulate more enthusiastically the feeling of fraternalism. Stanley Fitzgerald, Historian One Hundred, Forty ijALEMBIC • • 1 9 3 5 • • «MPMAK.ON One Hundred Forty-oneit iEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5• • WnARON W 3 LAMBDA KAPPA SIGM A SORORITY BETA CHAPTER Roll of Officers Marion B. Young Anna D. Moses . Stella S. Sadowsici . Blan c h k S arrault Annie D. Boyico js . President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Historian H o n or ar y M e m b ers Mrs. William Mansfield Airs. Francis J. O’Brien Mrs. Edwin C. Hut man Mrs. Frank A. Squires Mrs. William A, Larkin Mrs. Winfred C. Decker Mrs. Seneca S. Smith Mrs. Lawrence J. Early Miss Katherine F. Glavin Marion B. Young Annie JL). Boyko Mannie Galst Anxa D. Moses S enio r M em b e rs Sophie B. Poskanzer Stella S. Sadovvski i . LANCHE SaRRAULT Mary T. Stau Rosaline TTertz Junior Members Mildred Vickers One Hundred Forty-two lALEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • •  APMAKON TT C K!, IA R OS EX BERG Augusta Marks Florence Odell Regina Lackey Li Helen Bunco y TfI I A RESUME The Sorority of Lambda Kappa Sigma was organized in October of 1913 at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, Mass. The aim of its organ- izers was a society that might provide social activities and promote fellowship among girl students of the profession. It was not until 1918 that efforts were taken to nationalize the sorority. The nationalization process secured affirm foothold in Beta at A. C. P., and since then nine more chapters have been granted charters' forming eleven chap- ters in all. Tt was in 1919 that a small group of girls at A. C. P. felt the urgent need of an organization that might aid and perpetuate the feeling of friendship and co-operation already manifest. Beta of Lambda Kappa Sigma was the result. While the membership of Beta has been limited due to the small number of girl students, the chapter has always attained its ideal and every year sees it on a firmer and loftier pedestal. Our part of the chapter’s history starts in 1923 under the leadership of Inis Sherwood McGrath. The first affair was the rush party which gave the girls an opportunity to become acquainted with not only the Seniors but gradu- ates as well. Shortly after, the girls appeared with their hair hanging in “ pig-tails.” Big hair ribbons and dolls carried the stunt to completion. A few of them even tried to impersonate famous suffragettes in expressing their sentiments to the student body. This was only part, of the initiation ceremonies. Then followed a succession of dances. Immediately after the Thanksgiving recess, on December 4, the first dance was held at the College Building; on January 22, a dance was held at the Y. W. C. A.; and on March 17 was held the annual St. Patrick’s subscription dance at the Aurania Club. At each affair the colors of the Sorority, blue and gold, were in evidence; many novelties were introduced. All were highly successful affairs and will ever be remembered. The annual election was held on March 26 when the officers headed by Mrs. Marion Young were elected. One Hundred Forty-three fill? 1 I The most enjoyable and successful event proved to be the Annual Banquet held at the Kenmore Hotel on Tuesday evening, April 29. Mrs. William Mans- field, toastmistress, presided. Entertainment was furnished by the members and the reading of the Prophecy by Mary Eagle added zest to the evening’s program. Speeches were made by Mrs. William Larkin and Mrs. Edwin Hutman and members of the Graduate Chapter. In September, we returned to resume our activities with Marion Young at our helm. She soon steered us into smooth waters. The first affair of the season was the aWnual rush party to the Junior girls. Graduate members together with Senior and Junior girls comprised the party. A musical and very entertaining program was arranged and enjoyed by all. A luncheon was served and dancing concluded the evening’s program. On January 8, the sorority held its first dance of the year at St. Andrew’s Hall. Under the bright lights, the members danced their worries and cares away in a jubilant glee of fun and laughter. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, a subscription dance was held at the Yacht Club. Under the green lights this time, the students tripped to the enchanting music. As to the success of this dance—why, just ask the boys. The fifth Annual Banquet will conclude the social year. Here, the Seniors will bid farewell to their successors—the Juniors—and entrust to them the sorority to be placed still higher on that firm and elevated pedestal. A. D. Boyko, Historian Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Zeta . Eta T H ETA Iota Kappa Lambda . Mu . One Hundred Forty-four COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Massachusetts C. of I3., Boston, Mass. . Albany C. of P., Albany, N. Y. University of Illinois, Chicago, III. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa. . University of California, San Francisco, Calif. Philadelphia C. of P., Philadelphia, Pa, . Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla. University of Kansas, Laurence, Kan. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif. . State College of Washington, Pullman, Wash. IAlembic • • 19 25 • • tapmakon «si) fill? a THE NEUTRALS According to precedent established by former classes of the College, it has become customary to record, lest we forget in the distant, future, the activities, accomplishments and hopes of the individual groups of the class, before the year book—in this case, the Alembic Pharmakon of ’25—is considered complete. Creditable, indeed, are the records of the athletic teams, the Glee Club, the Orchestra, the Fraternities and the Sorority and well, indeed, are recorded their annals, each in its particular, deserving place. s-r Therefore, it is quite in line with the natural order of events that we make mention of the largest group of all, the group that comprises 63% of the class, the group that furnishes the building material for the other groups, the group each individual of which is peculiar unto himself—namely, the Neutrals of Non- Fraternity men. The Neutrals are usually considered a group and as a group we, too, shall consider them. Tn reality, they arc not, because a group is understood to mean a number of individuals, united by some ulterior bond, under a capable leader, for an especial purpose. According to these requisites the Neutrals cannot qualify. But it must be admitted that they are, to a more or less degree, held together by the bond of fellowship; not united, of course, but nevertheless all having things in common. Perhaps better explained thus: N E U R A S Not Ever United To Really Assert Latent Strength The fact that the study of Pharmacy was uppermost in our minds did not, however, prevent our participating in every line of activity the College afforded. In our junior year, we were well represented on the class bowling team. The number of bowlers increased in our Senior year and many teams were formed— so many in fact, that designation by numbers was found necessary. One Hundred Forty-five Alembic • • 19 25 • • -mpmakon I The Neutrals contributed their small share to the class basketball teams both in the first and second years and even were represented on the College team. Those, among us, who were musically inclined found expression for their talents in the newly organized Glee Club, with a Neutral serving as its leader. Upon the several committees which regulated the social and governmental busi- ness of the class throughout our course, were many Neutrals each of whom helped make every particular function the acme of success. In our Junior year, the crowning glory came when the results of our efforts made along scholastic lines were announced at the Junior Exercises at Chan- cellor’s Hall. More than half of the thirty-one who made honor grades were non- fraternity men. Eleven of the first fifteen ftbnor students, in order of their standing, were Neutrals. Of the seven Junior prizes awarded five were carried off by Neutrals. In every instance it was also a Neutral who received Honorable Mention. To such a record of accomplishments, we look back with pride; and to the record of this, our final year we look forward with keen expectation that it will have totally eclipsed our former one when the results will have become known. As broadminded individuals, we Neutrals must admit that we may have missed the assistance we believe one fraternity man affords a brother, but despite this fact, unaided and self-reliant, we have made a record that every group might well envy and admire. Samukl U. TTirsii, ’25 One Hundred Forty-six lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 3 • • «frAPrtAKON m '+ «Sfc ' . SSI f-y. .. v - ■i -• --- JUNIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Zb STUDENT GOVERNMENT A new system of student government, inaugurated at the beginning of the school year, accomplished more than was expected of it. From its inception, it ran with the smoothness of a well-oiled machine. Its success spells its per- petuation. The system consisted primarily of a General Committee and two Execu- tive Committees, one for each class. The Tacultv, fraternity .heads, class presi- dents and athletic managers made up the General Committee. On a half dozen occasions they met under the chairmanship of Dr. E. A. Vander Veer and dis- cussed matters relative to student' welfare. The Committee’s character, in reality, was that of a legislative body. The class presidents appointed the respective Junior and Senior Executive Committees. These Committees were duly authorized to carry out decisions reached by the General Committee. The Executive Committees were entrusted with some difficult tasks and they acquitted themselves commendably. Too much credit, for instance, cannot be given them for the admirable manner in which they handled their respective class social events—especially the Senior Hop and the Junior Prom. Senior Executive Committee Dean Wm. Mansfield Myron L. Walker Prof. E. C. TIutman Annie D. Boyko W. Wilbur Wood Edwin F. Boylax ITarry A. Cai.kins II Junior Executive Committee Dean Wm. Mansfield Robert 11. Fitts, Jr. Prof. W. A. Larkin If. Elizabeth Vigeant Benj. A. Russell, Jr. William McCarthy Richard Reiman One Hundred Forty-nine DALEMBIC • 1 9 25 • HhAPA AKON r ? 2L - -- • ,■__________________________________. ______________________________ One Hundred Fifty BALEMBIC -19 25’ «MPrtAKON ! u W? m n u £U O) ORCHESTRA Under the efficient leadership of G. Wilbur Wood, the College Orchestra received universal acclaim as the Iasi word in syncopation and jazz. Few pro- fessional orchestras in this vicinity were its peer. With but. three men remaining from the Orchestra of the preceding year to use as a nucleus, Mr. Wood soon had enrolled enough juniors to organize the largest and finest organization of ij s kind in the history of the College. In conjunction with the Glee Club, the Orchestra made its public debut on November 19, at the Education Week luncheon at the Ten Eyck. Its efforts were enthusiastically received. The Orchestra played after every basketball game and at other school affairs. Every public performance added to its popularity. On March 30, the Orchestra broadcast through WGY, Schenectady. That the nation “ listened in ” is proved by the copious flow of congratulatory telegrams from all corners of the country. The Orchestra of '25 established a mark that will ever serve as a beckoning goal. The Members G. W ii. bur Wood, Director I., y. McKenna .... J. Zeii.max C. Smith . R. Chlewinski E. Conti . C. L. Huyck . M. L. Walker L. M ir.i.F.R II. Weiner R. Green . Violin . Violin Violin . Banjo Banjo . Piano . Trumpet Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Drums One Hundred Fifty-one CAlembic - • 19 23 • • «mpmakon One Hundred Fifty-two «MPMAKON I cr? GLEE CLUB If applause is any criterion of success, then the Glee Club touched the high- water mark. At its initial public appearance before a critical audience of educa- tors present at the Education Week luncheon at the Ten Eyck, at which, inci- dentally, Dr. Mansfield presided, the ovation that greeted its renditions was overwhelming. While the Glee Club was organized by the class of ’24 at the instance of the Dean and Prof. O’Brien, its most active members were juniors, and it was these same juniors, returned as seniors, who re-organized and gave added zest to the movement. s v At the very outset, the services of Prof. Hugh Male were procured to aid in harmonizing and training the voices. The vocalist saw great prospects in the college singers and gave hem much of his time and instruction. Throughout the year the Glee Club reflected great credit upon its instructor and the college, and is second to no other organization in popularity and prestige. The crowning event of the year came on March 30, when, in conjunction with the Orchestra, a concert was broadcast for the benefit of the nation from WGY. It remains for the oncoming classes to keep up the splendid reputation established by the Glee Club that sang when ’25 was in its prime. First Tenor Oliver A. Case Luke J. Mullen Charles Modica Harrison C. Sitterley First Base Harry Marshall Frank Weiirle Raymond D. Hodsell Edwin F. Boylan Members: Second Tenor George B. Lennky Donald H. Burnside Harold C. Clemens Sarkis Kazarian Edward P. Sheridan Second Base Stephen T. Grosch Moir P. Tanner Joseph E. La Yallee Walter E. Mason Prof. Hugh Male—Director John M. Oberriter—Accompanist « Walter E. Mason—Business-Manager One Hundred Fifty-three DALEMBIC• 19 5- • «MPrtAKON x T One Hundred Fifty-four t APMAKO N Editor-in-Chief Samuel A. Markson Art Editor Donald H. Burnside Business Manager Myron I.. Walker Faculty Adviser Prof. W. A. Larkin Associate Editors Martha Kravis Rudolph Folkoff Annie D. Boyko . Anthony J. Lance . Harry Isaacson Stanley A. Fitzgerald Samuel L Hirsh . Seniors Juniors Lambda Kappa Signia Kappa Psi Rho Pi Phi . Epsilon Phi . Neutrals One Hundred Fifty-five (IAlembic • • 19 9 5 • • •fapmakon I CT7 3 4£A ASSOCIATION OF THU ALUMNI lhis Association was organized March 5, 1883. The membership consists of all graduates of the College and such Honorary Members as may be elected by the Association. Total number of graduates, 1,274. Names and addresses upon the roll, 1.133. Addresses unknown. 30. Deceased, 111. The object of the Association is to promote the interests of the Albany College of Pharmacy in the work of Pharmaceutical education, and to cultivate social intercourse among the Alumni. The annual reunion and business meetings are held during Commencement Week. The officers of the Association, except the Executive Committee, who are appointed by the President, are elected annually. Officers 1924-1925 Pay Curtis, T4 . William D. Thomas, ’04 Samuel E. Legault, ’24 Frank A. Squires, ’22 . Edwin C. Hutman, ’91 Horace M. Carter, ’16 . . . President . First Vice-President Seco n d Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer Historian Executive Co m mittee Robert V. Coon, Jr., ’97 William B. Hogan, ’01 Walter Lathrop, ’ll Roy Albernathy, T4 John E. Fox, ’24 together with the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Association and the Dean of the College F, q u ip m ent Co m m ittce William 13. TTogan, '01 Russell C. Priess, ’22 Edwin F. Hunting, ’87 Bernard E. Harvitb, ’21 One Hundred Fifty-six LEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • ' 4’APWAK.ON tj)l m z rr? Service Memorial Tablet LeRoy G. Matthews, ’09 Frank Smith, Jr., ’12 Clarence D. Arch ambault, ’22 Local Associations Committee William W. Gibson, ’09 Edwin C. Hutman, ’91 Fred C. Lathrop, ’21 Arthur S. Wardle, ’09 Delegates to American Pharmaceutical Association Dean William Mansfield Wl liam W. Gibson, ’09 Delegates to New York State Pharmaceutical Association Dean William Mansfield Warren L. Bradt, ’89 Russell C. Priess, ’22 Bernard E. Harvith, ’21 Edwin C. Hutman, ’91 Clarence P. Lawler, ’23 Willis G. Tucker Memorial Tablet Committee Alexander Deiciies, ’16, Chairman Other members to be appointed by the Chairman. One Hundred Fifty-seven IAlembic • 19 Q 5 • • ■mpmakon | (fj 0) I DEGREES IN COURSE PHARMACEUT1CAL CHEMISTS Charles W. Brooks Burdette G. Dewell, Jr. Beatrice A. Woodworth PHARMACISTS John Archibold, 2nd Joseph Genovese William A. Mulvey Michael Auerbach Hyman Goldberg Gladys T. Murphy Samuel Avnet Raymond W. Graper Edmund W. Murphy Gertrude W. Backer Clyde W. Graves John R. Murphy Robert W. Baker Clyde G. Gray Raymond L. Myrick Allan L. Ramum Edna M. Gray Morris Nacht Ross F. Barone Roy F. Green Edwin C. Pendleton George F. Beach Samuel Greenberg Leslie J. Pierce Samuel S. Block Carlos II. Grundhoeffer Louis H. Polatschek Alton B. P. Breithaupt Jacob Hacken Erwin C. Proper Frederick C. Breithaupt Edward F. Hanlon Abraham Rapp Hugh S. Brown Kenneth P. Horn beck Lyle L. Rasbach Richard T. Byrnes Herbert Horowitz Jack Rheingokl Paul A. Cadicamo Samuel Israel Pasquale A. Rizzo John L. Callahan Alarie J. Jackson Samuel Rosenthal Charles R. Gammer Walter A. Janaro Gustave Rothschild Kathleen M. Carey Frank Kaminsky Joseph G. Ruby Frederick L. Cazer Karl M. Kau Libbie Saeharoff Harry E. Cohen Morris Kessler John F. Shea Leo L). Connor Gustav J. Klein Thomas S. Shott Livingston C. Coulter John A. Lang Beniamin Silberg Charles E. Dahl Samuel R. Legault Isidore Silbcrgleit Otis T. Decker Tiacomo T.iuzzi Edwin B. Simonson Arma C. D'ever Francis H. Loncrgan Harold J. Smith Charles D. Dodson, Jr. John H. Long Paul P. Somerville James C. Doran Mason W. Loomis Pauline F. Stafford T. Howard Doughty Harold J. Lynn Joseph TT. Stapleton Mary A. F. F.agle Harold S. J. McBride Sister Mary Thomas Ray mond G. Eh rmann Tnis Sherwood McGrath away Samuel G. Engel Michael Marcus George R. Turner Carmelina Fallisi Samuel E. Mather Leonard 1. Mining Wilfred W. Farrant Louis Miller John F. Wilcox Joseph T. Foley loshua Miransky Raymond C. Williams John F. Fox R'chard V. Moody William A. Williams Moncrief Francis Toseoh F. Morgan Floyd W. Wilson James V. Franco Daniel T. Morrone Vito J. Zinnanti Cordon Frank S'idney M. Moses Arthur L. Gates Robert C. Mulvey One Hundred Fifty-eight 07? in? IALEMBIC • • 1 9 Q3 • • frAPMAKON till? u I PRIZES Awarded at Junior Exercises, Wednesday, April 30, 1924 The John Hurley Memorial Prize of $10.00 offered to the Junior student having the best standing in Chemistry for the year: Awarded to..................................Max Israel Honorable mention to..................Andrew Johnson The Doctor Edgar A. Vander Veer Prize of $10.00 offered to the Junior student having the best standing in Histology and Botany, for the year: Awarded to...........................Harry A. Calkins Honorable mention to.. .Samuel U. Hirsh and Cyrus Daddario Hie Beta Delta Chapter, Kappa Psi Fraternity Prize of $10.00 offered to the Junior student doing the best work in Practical Pharmacy and passing the best examination in Theoretical Pharmacy for the year: Awarded to..............................Cyrus Daddario Honorable mention to...................Samuel U. Hirsh The Charles Gibson Prize of $25.00 offered to the Junior student having the best standing in all branches for the year: Awarded to.............................Samuel U. Hirsh Honorable mention to.....................Albert Kelter The Beta Chapter, Rho Pi Phi Fraternity Prize of $15.00 offered to the Junior student having the best standing in all laboratory work for the year: Awarded to........................George F. Eagle, Jr. Honorable mention to...................Samuel U. Hirsh The prize of $10.00 offered by Prof. Seneca S. Smith to the Junior student having the best standing in Mathematics for the year: Awarded to..................................Eli Dobris Honorable mention to..................Samuel IJ. Hirsh The Alpha Chapter, Epsilon Phi Fraternity Prize of a Silver Loving Cup offered to the Junior member of the Fraternity having the best standing in all branches for the year: Awarded to............................ Cyrus Daddario Honorable mention to..............E. Clifford Hallenbeck The Loving Cup awarded annually by the Faculty to the class having the highest number of points in athletics for the year was won by the Junior class with a total of 204 points against 165 for the Senior class. One Hundred Fifty-nine Alembic • • 19 Q 5 • • ■fapmakon IV One Hundred Sixty lALEMBIC • • 1 9 Q 3 • • ‘MPMAKON AU 'SQ C ? PROGRESS, ETHICS AND ’25 IKE thieves in the night, with silent tread and shadowy presence, coarse materialism and burly commercialism, stalking hand in hand, have made a successful encroachment upon the sacred realms of Pharmacy and have robbed it of its professional lure. In their wake has been left but a fading picture of the old-fashioned medicine shop, whose very pungent odor had a pleasant tang because it offered a breath of mystery; whose scholarly-looking druggist seemed a veritable master of necromance as he mixed his enigmatical tinctures from bottles with strange Latin labels; whose concoc- tions carried with them the added potency of psychological stimulus. It was the day when ethics ruled pre-eminent. The pharmacist today, encumbered by the yoke of ephemeral grandeur, bow's his knee in cringing surveillance to the triumphal regency of industrial efficiency that has nothing to do with the spirit; that relegates ethics to the advantage of profits. True, the modern drug store is not to be derided; it has its good points. It is a huge step forward—materially and artistically. Some call it the “ model of serviceability.” But the spirit of its prototype is missing. Indeed, it is a far cry from the drug store of another day when the pharmacist was the confidant of every one in the neighborhood and when his store was a virtual community center. There is too much glamour for the average person in the modern apothecary. Too much superficial splendor has completely submerged the peaceful com- plaisance it once radiated—the complaisance most every one needs to dust the soul of life’s irritations. And it is this superficiality that bids fair to undermine the heretofore unimpeachable faith of the lay public in the integrity and service- ability of the profession. The vivid truth cannot be denied, and it cannot be justified, moreover, under the mantle of “progress.” There can be no progress, unadulterated and unques- tioned, where ethics have been consigned to the rear. There is only retrogres- sion. To continue to repudiate this outstanding fact will but serve to jeopardize Pharmacy’s exalted position on the lustrous pedestal of glory' that humanity awards to those who nurse its ills. No class, even graduated under the exigencies of war, was ever confronted with the pressing duty that faces the class of ’25. Lucky day for the profession that it can recruit such calibre! Into the breach will its members march, against the strongholds of entrenched and inimical commercialism, grim and inexorable, to unshackle the oppressive chains of materialism and pave the way for real un- contaminated progress—progress not qualified by quotation marks; and in so doing, to make the ethical side once again supreme. One Hundred Sixty-ont lALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • TAPMAK.ON 3 WHENCE COMETH THIS SPIRIT? HERE are those who contend that the task of stimulating and fos- tering college spirit at a professional institution is a most formidable undertaking. They maintain that all too often students attend such schools with the primary purpose of assuring themselves a steady source of revenue in later life, and in the attainment of this end they become too engrossed in their studies to give any attention to ex-curriculum activities. Due to such intensity, they assert, it follows logically «that college spirit becomes a nega- tive quantity—conspicuous by its absence. Whatever truth there is in such a hypothesis, our own A. C. P. offers a vivid paradox. There is manifest within its antiquated walls a college spirit as unique as it is incredulous. And all the more remarkable is that paradox when one considers that the atmosphere conducive to college spirit is almost en- tirely lacking. With a cement sidewalk as a campus, the extent of athletics merely basketball, few cherished traditions and ideals other than the fulfillment of the obligations of the class room, no idolized and revered hero of former days whose praises could be sung, whose memory venerated, whose spirit em- blematic, we have a just right in feeling proud of the spirit that holds sway. From whence springs this feeling? One doesn’t have to search very long, or dig very deep. It is safe to affirm, without a semblance of a doubt, that its existence is due to the congenial, amiable souls who comprise our faculty. Fortunate, indeed, are we to have them as teachers, advisers and friends. Fully understanding and appreciating the vicissitudes of student life; conscien- tious, sincere and earnest in their efforts to equip us for life not only with the material end in view, but with something higher, something nobler—those essen- tials which shall stamp us as worthy citizens of the world; fraternal in their intimacy, paternal in their eagerness to advise and counsel, affable, sympathetic, patient, it is but natural that A. C. P. should possess the spirit that puts it in a class by itself among pharmaceutical institutions. Realizing, as they do, that the manifestation of college spirit as displayed at our larger universities, should imply more than mere extrinsic benefit, some- thing higher than the desire to cheer the team at an athletic competition, our faculty has instilled this noble essential into us, and enabled us to reap the advantages of true college spirit—the advantages that impress us mentally and aid in the formation of character. One Hundred Sixty-two lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 ‘ • frAPMAKQN (CT (3 SANDS OF TIME N the ecstacy of commencement, in the bliss of two years rewarded, are forgotten the trials and tribulations of the morrow. Years hence, when the mantle of time long past, shall have veiled the days of '25 with a beauty softened as the outline of an old portrait; when you have quaffed of the brimming cup of success and sucked of the nectar of wealth; when cares have tinged your hair with gray, this volume, copiously laden with tender memories, abundantly supplied with cherished rem- iniscences, may prove to you a priceless possession. Oft will you remove it from its honored shelf and pensively- turn over the pages to mock the years. Among those pages, now withering and yellowing'— like yourself, victim of the irrepressible advance of time—you will find many a gleam to catch the silver of elusive memory and hold it fast. Friendships that were will glow with rejuvenated warmth; pleasantly re- flective thoughts will bridge the chasm of the intervening space, and the sentiment that grows sweeter and more enduring with time will vibrate to ineffable emo- tions—the emotions that had birth in love of the Alma Mater, long ago. The purple veil of the years draws apart and you pass through to youth again, upon a pilgrimage to the scenes of old. Memory alone gives mortar and brick to the halls where the thump of hurrying classes once echoed. There’s sadness in it for you, but after all only a shell has passed on. For, on its firm foundation of integrity, honesty and uprightness stands the new and greater A. C. Ik, magnificent in architectural design, pretentious in its effect, and endowed with supreme prestige in the profession. What a splendid monument to its alumni- -perhaps in tribute to the success they have achieved! It will serve as a veritable mirror, reflecting far and wide the glory fame of the profession. And such will be your glory, your fame. One Hundred Sixty-three LEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • «MPMAKON Ti) fill? A NEW DEFINITION I ME was when the casual observer took the college student as he came and willingly overlooked his idiosyncrasies in the wild abandon of youth. Multitudinous sins were forgiven in the alibi of tempera- ment ; misbehavior was condoned as a necessary part of the proclivi- ties of adolescence; and the fractious student who often subordinated principle to expediency, oblivious to the serious, was subdued only by the broader experi- ences of maturity. The student of the past few years has played a different role—almost de- picting a new character. Few matriculate nowadays without earnest determina- tion from the very outset to apply themselves assiduously to the fulfillment of life’s ambitions, and in their insatiable hunger for knowledge, their dispassionate calm in trying moments and their zeal for achievement, they form a striking con- trast with the fore-runners of the not far distant past. There are, of course, those care-free students whose minds gyrate on feminine pulchritude, sartorial over-nicety, and gay life, and who may have earned the epithet “ collegiate.” But it has been conclusively proved that the amount of such ineptitude in Amer- ican institutions is small enough to be virtually nil. It is neither physical nor mental repression on their part, nor on the part of their mentors, that is responsible for the new characterization. Definite realiza- tion of the value of college breeding, brought home tersely as an aftermath of the World War and super-induced by active propaganda in its behalf, might be classi- fied as contributory factors. Essentially, however, the reason lies in the attitude of the student himself. C ? Special commendation must be given to the student of Pharmacy. Never was his fervor for accomplishment anything but arduous; never did he con- tribute in the least, to the stigma with which his contemporaries in other institu- tions were lashed. Always scholarly, determined and willing, today as yesterday, the student of Pharmacy is to be given no small measure of praise for his share in the formulation of the new definition of the student. v_ ty t i One Hundred Sixty-four IAlembic- -19 25 a Sii BY WAY OF EXPLANATION N presenting this volume, to the college and its friends, the board of editors offers rio apology, either for its presence or its name. Pre- vious editors have done that, and have done it: well. Merely by way of explanation, however, must it he said that an organ of public expression must not be conservative in enacting an innovation, and in their efforts to deviate from the trodden paths, ihe editors ha been more or less deliberate. Yet, they cannot claim originality and distinctiveness without showing ac- countability to two causes. First, the Alembic Pharmakon has ceased to become merely an organ of the senior class, and with this issue becomes, rather, a publi- cation of the college—of both senior and junior classes. But in all fairness it must be said that the board has in no way forgotten the just and proud allegiance to the class which ever stands dearest to its mind. Secondly, the splendid social spirit that has been so math test the past few years is thoroughly reflected through- out this endeavor. Especially in the humor section, where not even the beloved faculty is immune from the “ roasts ’ docs this spirit pervade. The editors have attempted to make the product of their labors the exemplification of true college life. They hope that in a small measure, at least, they have succeeded. Much herein contained may not meet with your entire approbation. You may be candid in your criticism. But when you judge, remember, among other things, that the board never has claimed ominiscience, co-operation on your part might sometimes have been better, obstacles (even in the way of quarterly exams) had to be surmounted and that they ask no favor other than that this humble offering he received with good will, as a token of the class of !25 and of the regard in which it holds ils Alma Mater. The editors feel that it would not be amiss at this opportunity to pay their respects to previous year book boards from whom has been inherited so salutary an influence. It was they who made the Alembic Pharmakon an institution within an institution and to them goes ‘much of the glory attached to this edition. One Hundred Sixty-five IIIIISALEMBIC• • 1 5 • • dtAPMAKON Y tv -n? BASKETBALL To state that the results of the basketball season were anything but grati- fying to coach and players without advancing a reason for those results would be a grave injustice to all concerned. It may not seem the height of ethics to advance excuses for the team’s performance on the courts but in view of condi- tions which have existed in the college for a long time, it is doubtful whether any combination of basketball players under any. coach could have accomplished more than did the quintet coached by A. L. MacLaughlin and captained by George B. Tenney. Out of eight contests only one went to the win column. It was the same story of A. C. P. varsity squads all over again. Coach MacLaughlin had the difficult task of assembling a group of players who never before had played together. Each member of this group, schooled in a different type of basketball, had to make two transitions—to adapt himself to a new style of coaching and to a new style of play. True, each of “ Mac’s ” charges was a basketball player of marked ability before his advent into collegiate basketball, but each had been taught the game under different principles and methods of coaching. There is not here the class athletics of other colleges, w'hich act in the nature of a training school for varsity athletes and consequently there is lacking the benefits accruing from three or four years under one concentrated system of coaching. One Hundred Sixty-seven IALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • ‘MPM.AK.ON This has been and will be—until the erection of the new college and the lengthening of the course—the reason for poor exhibitions on the part of A. C. P. varsity fives. Yet Coach “ Mac ” struggling hard against these odds turned out a combination which, with another year’s play, might easily become a stellar team. But every year witnesses the varsity team’s disintegration through graduation and it is up to the coach to yearly rebuild. At the beginning of the college year there were only two men available from last year’s squad to use as a nucleus. The call for material was wdll answered, After much preliminary practice and coaching, a series of three games between the Junior and Senior classes was held. While these games helped to promote class rivalry, they also gave the coach an insighj of the quintet that might repre- sent the college. To Lenney and Gcruso of last year’s squad, he added Witheril, who the year previous had played with the Pharmacy College five of the University of Buffalo; Reiman of Willison Academy, and McCarthy of Pittsfield High. Del Nigro, star Gloversville High School guard, was not available until half the season was over. Dillon, Weed and Lewis were first-string substitutes and Hurlbut, Goodman and Edick were also held in readiness. To Manager Lawrence McKenna goes much credit for his valiant efforts to break into the elect collegiate basketball circles of the state. He was in communication with Alfred, Rochester University and St. Stephens and had a schedule of twelve games arranged. However, last minute cancellations deferred the start of the season until January 13 when Clarkson inaugurated things by administering the Pharmacy five a 32 to 21 defeat, on the Central Y. M. C. A. courts. Without a doubt the Clarkson boys were the most formidable opponents a Pharmacy five has met in years. The week previous this same Clarkson quintet was defeated by Syracuse University by the narrow margin of two points. It was, moreover, the same Tech squad intact which the year previous had taken the measure of Colgate, Holy Cross and other speedy college fives. Never did a Pharmacy five play better basketball than did Lenney and his men. They were full of fight and pep, anxious and aggressive, clean and square. They took the lead in the first few minutes of play and kept it almost throughout the entire game. The teams played nip and tuck ball scoring inter- mittently, Pharmacy always a few points to the fore. In the last few minutes of play, the Pharmacy defense cracked and Clarkson, following up the advan- tage, scored ten points in quick succession and came out on the long end of a 32 to 21 score. The game, however, was considered a moral victory for the Pharmacy squad and every adherent of the court game was confident that any team that could One Hundred Sixty-eight lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • frAPrtAKON rn W 3 fight so well against a team of Clarkson’s calibre, would give a splendid account of itself for the rest of the season. Unfortunately, the Pharmacists seemed to have spent their force in the Clarkson clash. Syracuse Frosh and Colgate Frosh. their next opponents, easily took them in tow. It is true that the Syracuse and Colgate Clubs were much heavier than the A. C. P. boys, but had the latter played as they did against Clarkson, the tables would have been reversed. In both contests, the Pharmacy aggregation failed to maintain the early lead they piled up and the opposition, soon overtaking that lead remained safe throughout, mainly through poor cage work on the Pharmacists’ part. Victory finally came to the A. C. P. standard-bearers when Cortland Normal which has for the past few years been struggling for ascendency in the basket- ball kingdom with some degree of success went down to defeat'after a speedy contest. For the first time in a month the Pharmacy squad showed form similar to that exhibited against Clarkson. In the next home game New England’s academic champions. Dean Academy of Franklin, Mass., who had proved a Nemesis to Syracuse and Colgate Frosh, ran away with the locals, scoring almost at will. The Dean boys were remark- able shots and garnered points from all angles of the court. They were a light and wiry team and succeeded in virtually squirming about in a manner that defied description. The only road trip proved anything but successful. Three games were dropped on successive nights. The first game against St. Bonavcnture was a calamity. The Pharmacy boys, fatigued from a night in the Pullmans and playing for the first time on a strange floor, couldn’t get started until the last few minutes of play. Cortland Normal, on the following evening, exacted revenge for their defeat earlier in the season, by winning a hard fought contest. On the next evening, Syracuse Frosh duplicated their stunt of some weeks before by turning in another victory over the Pharmacists. The latter played the best game of their trip against the Cubs and forced them to extend themselves to win. Summary Clarkson 32; A. C. P. 21 Syracuse Frosh 36; A. C. P. 19 At Albany . At Albany . At Albany . At Albany . At Albany . At Allegheny At Olean . . At Syracuse Colgate Frosh 42 Cortland Normal 21 Dean Academy 41 St. Ronaventure 50 Cortland 32; Syracuse Frosh 37 A. C. P. 31 A. C. P. 29 A. C. P. 22 A. C. P. 14 A. C. P. 16 A. C. P. 14 Point totals. .. .291 166 One Hundred Sixty-nine EMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • «MPrtAKO N 171 — m « One Hundred Seventy IALEMBIC • 19 2 5 • • MPn.AK.ON Del Nigro did not put in an appearance until the season was well under way. He and Geruso became an exceptionally speedy pair of guards, as efficient in breaking up the team work of the rival quintets as they were on the defensive. Although “ Del’s ” presence changed things a bit and appeared to improve the strength of the line-up considerably, victory kept slipping from the team’s grasp. Reiman with a total of 50 points for all games was high scorer for the squad. Lenney followed him with a total of 37. The prospects for next year’s squad are unusually bright. The return of Reiman, McCarthy and Del Nigro as Seniors gives Coach MacLaughlin an excep- tionally large amount of material to use as a nucleus. Goodman, who showed fine form in practice, also returns. Steady, consistent practice, strict adherence to training rules and plenty of determination Should give A. C. P. a winning aggregation on the courts for 1925-1926. SPEAKING FURTHER To those who have followed athletics at A. C. P. with some amount of dis- appointment, it should be a source of interminable joy to know that Dr. Mans- field, in his youth an athlete of no mean ability, co-operating with the faculty, has already made specific plans for a splendid, modern gymnasium in the new college building. An athletic council, a number of coaches and adequate facilities will be as much a part of the new institution as will microscopes and test tubes. With the three-year course, nothing in the line of athletics is impossible. Football will receive its just deserts. Tt was pitiful to see the splendid gridiron material in the college the past year or two go withering. Everybody knows there is nothing that can fire the sparks of college spirit, nothing that can add to an institution’s glory, like football. Rest assured that no athletic abilities such as were in our midsts during our short contacts here will go unused when our alma mater begins its rejuvenated life in a new institution. Members of the class of ’25 can go their own ways on life’s highway assured that the day when the letters “A. C. P.” will stand for athletic prowess in col- legiate circles, is not far distant. “ Alae ” proved himself one of the best managers A. C. P. ever could boast. He was fully capable of handling every diffi- cult situation as it arose. Immediate consideration was always given the men’s needs at all times. “ Mac ” is not the boy to talk al?Sut himself. He knows basket- hall, too, and the regretful thing about it all is that he becomes lost to the ath- letics in the college through graduation. For two years Lenney played a spec- tacular game at forward, the second year as captain. His judgment in running the team was commendable. George had a tricky pace that fooled them all and his uncanny knack of caging the sphere from all distances and angles of the court proved the despair of the opposition. One Hundred Seventy-one LEMBIC- • 1 9Q 5 • • «EAPnAKON McCarthy is a vivid example of the steady, reliable, conscientious basketball player who wins his honors through real consistent good playing rather than through spectacularity. His passing was ever accurate and he played a great de- fensive game. He was a consistent scorer and played his best game when de- feat stared the team in the face. Geruso made the team in his Junior year and immediately distinguished him- self by his superiority in the guard posi- tions. ITe will ever be thought of as one of the most accomplished players the college ever placed on the courts. If anybody knew how to break up the oppo- sition game it was “Gerry.” One Hundred Seventy-two One Hundred Seventy-three Alembic • 19 13 «mpmakon Reiman in the-pivot position played a sensational game, handling the ball in a way that would have done credit to a col- lege star of many more years of experi- ence. TTis shooting was so accurate that it earned for him the, leadership in total point scores. Reiman was an all-impor- tant factor in the floor work. Withcril was not of the flashy type of player but absolutely dependable. Ilis is the never-failing fight and determina- tion which, coupled with a pleasing per- sonality, always goes toward the making of a fine athlete and man. Whenever in the game, “ Withy ” proved a tower of strength. ; i One Hundred Seventy-four )Alembic • • 19 2 5• • Apm,KON Weed was given the opportunity on a number of occasions to show his stuff and each time proved himself equal to the occasion. His fighting spirit instilled fear in the hearts of the opposition. In every instance in which he was called upon to play, Dillon filled the posi- tion to the letter and fought in a way that made hityj.respected by both his own men and the opponents. IAlembic • • 19 25 • • «mpmako n The Gods of Chance only smiled on “ Red ” a few times but each time he was Johnny-on-the-spot. His aggressiveness and pliability would have earned for him a steady position wefe it not for his lack of experience. Edick only lacked one thing on the basketball court—about four inches in height. Yet this spirited athlete always gave a good account of himself and never failed to fill the bill. One Hundred Seventy-five V77 Huribut showed his sterling worth in the inter-class contests and with more experience wpuld have been a Holy-Ter- ror. Goodman has already earned a posi- tion on next year’s squad through his conscientious, diligent practice this past season. He should be one of the main supports of the squad. T7 One Hundred Seventy-six lALEMBIC • 19 Q 5 • • frAmAKON I f? 12 71 (g - BOWLING It is doubtful whether any college in these parts considers bowling as much a major sport as does A. C. P. The ten-pin combination struck a responsive chord in both Junior and Senior classes and the fact that there were eight teams competing for the silver loving cup offered by the Faculty attests to its wide popularity. Many students who never before hail taken an interest in the game became attracted by its recreative value. It is a clean, healthful sport offering plenty of opportunity for friendly rivalry and the promotion of school spirit. Com- paratively speaking, it is a rather simple game in that for the beginner to enter into competition, there is required no particular dexterity or skill; nor are there any set of intricate rules to be mastered. Once, however, in the spirit of the game, the desire to become a master of the alleys is irresistible and the game becomes as a lure hard to resist. The game came into its own as the most popular sport here soon after the school year began. The “ Y ” alleys were used. Allen D. Bishop was given the managerial reins. He drew up a schedule of games for three Junior teams, one faculty team, one Senior team and three fraternity teams. These games were held every Friday night. An unfortunate fire that destroyed the “ Y ” alleys, in early December put a stop to bowling activities. In February, after a two months’ cessation, the Palm Garden alleys w ere contracted for, and under the management of Harry Marshall, ’26, who succeeded Bishop, resigned, activities were once again begun with renewed vigor. Throughout the season, a close tabulation was kept of the individual scores as well as the team scores. Some commendable scores were made. Prof. Squires held high score for a single game with 212; Prof. Smith was high for three games with 546; and Kenneth Dolson had the high average for all games contested with 166. The team standing follows: Faculty High Game 212 High 3 Games 546 Won 20 Lost 4 bo 04 MM Fraternities 212 529 34 38 .4612 Seniors 209 601 21 3 .8736 luniors 194 517 38 34 .5244 One hind red Seven t x-sevni IAlembic• -19Q5- • FApmakqn A Prof. Smith, high | scorer for three t games. Prof. Squires, high scorer for a single game. Kenneth Dolson, highest average for all games. One Hundred Seventy-eight DAlembic 4 APMAKON These men. leaders in total averages, are the logical selections for a combina- tion to represent the college. Their records follow: Games High Games High 3 Games Total Points Average Dolson 12 207 517 2012 166 Prof. Smith 12 178 546 1865 155 Hennesey 21 200 529 3226 153 Kahn 21 181 500 3185 151 Hunter 12 180 458 1799 150 Hayes 24 180 478 3560 148 Heath 21 209 601 3088 147 Jordan 18 198 461 2647 146 Dolan 9 157 . 476 1297 144 La Gatta 21 211 517 3006 144 One Hundred Seventy-nine )ALEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • • «MPrtAKON U DIRECTOR MILTON HOWARD PHYSICAL TRAINING Assistant Physical Director Milton Howard of the Central Y. M. C. A. went the physical training systems in vogue at most colleges similar to A. C. P., one better by inaugurating a series of indoor competitive athletic events at the weekly “ gym ” classes. In so doing, he not only accomplished the purpose of the gym classes, to provide st imulae for body and mind through clean physical training, but also promoted scholastic rivalry between the classes. Under state law, physical training is compulsory. It was generally conceded, however, that Mr. Howard’s system was a decided improvement over the some- what monotonous setting-up exercises and group games. Each class met once a week at the “ Y ” and was divided into sections, each section being given a different event, such as broad jump, high jump, chinning, etc. A close record of the individual scores was kept with a view to awarding prizes donated by the Faculty to the two high men of each class. At the close of the events, Joseph Brotman, diminutive athlete, not only led the Senior class with a total of 796 points but led all his competitors in the Junior class. Alex Geruso was second high Senior with 778 points. Robert Mann led the field of the Juniors with 604. Harold Jones with 537 was second high Junior. One Hundred Eighty 2JIALEMBIC• 19 5' • frAPrtAKON u . ■«- -V-r' «%’ . • - , -•.■r-v: 5 «r ,v-:: @5 J - - ' - ■  — A. ■ O.' _ ryt 5£ •?v ' V ;:V ? u ADVERTISING IN PHARMACY WITHOUT reflecting on its integrity as an honorable profession with an old and fascinating history, we may, in the light of present-day com- mercialism, consider the practice of modern Pharmacy a matter of pure business. It must not be denied that the practices of Pharmacy as a business are more ethical than other businesses—but it must not. also be denied that, all things considered, Pharmacy remains a business. The successful practice of modern Pharmacy is obliged in common with other kinds of business enterprises, to recognize the importance of advertising as an effective means of its own development. And, like all other things, suc- cessful advertising has its roots and its completion. It is the purpose of this essay to determine these roots or factors as well as the proof of them, if pos- sible, for, given the factors of a condition we can always use them to produce the desired condition. Granted that advertising is a condition of business, designed for the purpose of its continuation, nay, development; but is it not axiomatic that the continuation of a successful business ever hinges on the continuity of satisfaction of the purchasing power, the public? TTence if advertising is to fulfil the purpose of its design, it must embrace such circumstances in its nature as are primarily conducive to the continued satisfaction of the public. This satisfaction, recipro- cally, renders the continuation as well as development of business possible. The question “ what in drug-store advertising brings customers into the store ” may be answered in a comprehensive manner. “ The circumstances in the nature of advertising which contribute to the pleasure and satisfaction of the patron public, brings this patron body continually into the store.” At this phase of our discourse we are met with the question “what namely, are these circumstances ? ” A survey of the facts connected with the practices of our most efficient and successful Pharmacies, anywhere, discloses to us this desired information in the form of definite, basic truths, always manifested in the manner described herewith: 1. A multiplicity and diversity of the species of commodities, pharmaceu- ticals, drugs, sundries and other articles carried or stocked, with an appropriate display of “ leaders ” in the dress or show-windows, show-cases, on the several counters, etc. The reason for this we can readily see when we consider how One Hundred Eighty-one lALEMBIC• 1DQ5- • SAPrtAKON Tii cr? w ■m 3 greatly multiplied and at the same time varied and distinct are the species of interests of patrons. Our patrons’ interests serve us as a key which “ admits us into their innermost recesses,” and which also guides the wise Pharmacist in his choice of stock to have on hand. 2. A reasonableness of the prices assigned to the respective commodities. This enables prospective patrons of reasonable means to obtain these commo- dities. We should remember that it is the public of average means that con- stitutes the major drug store patronage. 3. Permeating our entire being as we walk into any modern Pharmacy— we cannot hut admit it to ourselves at. least—th$je is a feeling, which, if expressed, would force us to say “what cleanliness, and how neatly managed a store!” Even this is advertising because when speaking of this store to anyone else we cannot but speak very highly of it. To this much concerning the circumstances of successfully advertising in Pharmacy, add the fact that the aforementioned factors or conditions bear an inseparable relation to each other in the scheme, and that they function as com- plements of one another. In this observation we are once again sustained by definite facts connected with the practices of highly efficient and successful Pharmacies. What, then, remains to be said about the factors of advertising in Pharmacy ? Having determined the three major conditions, we have necessarily to accept: that, since they effect the desired result, they are factors in the success of adver- tising. Thus are patrons made and retained. Quod erat inveniendum et demonstrandum. Marc P. Ganbarg, ’26 One Hundred Eighty-two LEMBIC- •19'«MPMAKON ¥ 2S35JS (0s A TEST FOR VALERIAN IT was with much embarassment to myself and joshing by my fellow students that T would eagerly grab the box containing Valerian when it was passed around for a quizz and quickly, with surreptitious side glances, fill up an envelope with the drug; or much to the annoyance of fhe instructors and the amusement of the students, T would weekly ask for a fresh supply of the root. “ Hey, Goldy, getting stock ready?” “ When are you opening up?” “ Say Al, what are you trying to do—corner the market on Valerian ? ” “ Poor fellow, he’s one of those new drug addicts—the Valerian fiends.” Thus would I be greeted by my classmates. To all of which I could only reply by smiling ruefully. Little did they know of my predicament! I had always believed that the last ghosts had died at the latest during the past century. And that in this enlightened era such spectres were non-existent. But my beliefs were slowly and surely being shattered. It was simply this: In a secluded corner of our home I had found a convenient closet in which I would place my materia medica envelopes as I received them every week. Nothing had happened that was unusual until I received the group containing Valerian. The next day I went over to the shelf to give them the “once over.” Much to my annoyance I failed to find the envelope labelled “ Valerian.” Then began a rapid surveillance of the whole mass of drugs, interspersed by remarks to the other members of my family, such as wishing that people would leave their hands off things that didn't concern them and quoting the Constitution on rights of private property. Which brought forth nothing hut looks of incompre- hension on their part. Thereafter began a periodical loss and subsequent replacement of the root. Placed on the shelf at night, next morning it was sure to be missing. I had put chairs in front of windows which an incoming marauder would stumble against, made an improvised burglar alarm in front of the door and tried various other amateur detective stunts. But no unusual noise would break the stillness of the night, and strange to say, nothing but the Valerian envelope was missing next morning! One Hundred Eighty-three S IALEMBIC- • 1 9 2 5 • • 4 APrtAKON IV w In desperation I decided one night to hide myself behind the closet door and peek through the crack until the fantastic burglar should arrive. Behind me stood a row of milk bottles in case a row or a battle should take place. An hour passed into eternity and nothing happened. Then the minutes began to seem like days and it was getting difficult for tne to keep my eyes open. Fifteen minutes later I was about to give in to nature and retire when I thought 1 heard a slight stirring. I peeked through the door and there a pair of brilliant, glowing, leering, menacing, yellow eyes were coming toward me. Through the intense pitch darkness I could see nothing but eyes—such eyes ! They held me rooted to the floor fascinated, hypnotized. I realized' that the apparition was creeping, for those eyes were almost level toMie ground. As soon as it reached the closet the eyes turned and through the darkness stared at the invisible shelves. An instant later those organs of vision leaped upward and were suspended in mid-air. Apparently the spectral figure had stood itself erect. Then began a vigorous scuffling and shuffling that lasted almost a minute, followed by a moment of silence and those eyes fell to the ground again and were on their way out toward the door at which I stood. That broke for a moment my spell and with almost unconscious realization of what 1 was doing I picked up a bottle and let it fly in the direction of those fiery eyes. 1 must have struck a vital spot for their phosphorescence was exting- uished instantly. The resounding crash woke up the house, which in turn woke up the neigh- borhood. Everyone ran into the room with demands of “ what on earth has happened ? ” Some one turned on the lights. There, sprawled on the floor was Tisha, the cat, bleeding badly from a cut in the forehead and holding between her teeth an envelope labelled “ Valerian! ” Thus I discovered why she had grown of late to be such a sleepy cat. Now at last we have a test for Valerian. Offer it to your cat and if she feeds on it with ecstatic delight it must be genuine. A. C. Goldstein, ’25 One Hundred Eighty-four Ialeatbic • • 19 Q 5 • • «mpmakon © M (0 4 THE SOLUTION THE statement that there is something radically wrong in the Pharmaceutical world today, will, I am sure, meet with little dispute among those actively engaged in, or in any way interested in the Profession. Nothing is so detrimental to the cause of the Pharmacist as the internal wrangling, the discontent, the dissatisfaction in his own ranks. That is the reason, no doubt, that people are losing interest in he ancient art of compounding and dispensing drugs. But why this discontent, why this dissatisfaction? Many reasons may be advanced. The ever-constant increase of the “ chain store;” the new demands of the public on the Pharmacist; the crowding of Pharmacies with all manner of merchandise—all these reasons are worthy of due consideration; but taken individually or collectively do these causes spell the solution of the question why the Pharmacist is being thought of in a lesser degree than he was only a few years ago? Do they begin to bespeak why the public is losing interest in Pharmaceutical affairs? Personally, I think not. True, the reasons advanced have their evident effect but they are only subordinate - -subordinate to one outstanding cause; sub- ordinate to one great objective the Pharmacist must overcome in order to remedy the apparent undercurrent of dissatisfaction. That cause and objective is the Pharmacist himself. It is my personal belief that the professional Pharmacist himself, is the controlling power of this internal revolution in the Profession. The question might he asked: can he contribute to aid peace ? ” How can he help matters? ” or “ What more The answer is as surprisingly all-important as it is simple. One word tells the story. ORGANIZATION! Some laugh derisively at this and remind us that there are organizations aplenty in the drug business; some may carry further their derision and enumerate those organizations. True, very true—only too true. Of course we have them— numbers of them. John Quincy Adams’ immortal words “ Taxation W ithout Representation ” might well be changed to “Organization Without Cooperation.” Is this not true in the Pharmacy profession? What good does the organization do without the undivided cooperation of-the individual? He is part of it—a vital part. No One Hundred Eighty-five EMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • APWAKON Mil V cD Ti? (0s £ group can function to any degree of satisfaction unless every part cooperates,, any more than an automobile can run if some part of the mechanism is out of order. We do not find the Pharmacists bound together as wc do the Doctors, the Lawyers, or even the Ministers of the Gospel. We are constantly observing manifestations of the importance of organization (o these men, and of the value they as individuals are to the cause for which they are banded. Real cooperation among the Pharmacists will work for real organization. Through the powerful portals of a stable, sound and efficient body we find issuing Benefit. When such a firm combination of men dictates, we hear an Institution of professional men voicing their ideas, their wants, their troubles, and the effect is universal. Why is it. not possible for the. Pharmacists to have such an organization ? With it nothing would he impossible. Legislation in their behalf would be as easily procured as it lias been for other professions. The practice of Pharmacy might again be raised to the level it rightfully should hold, to the level it. held in former years. Never before were the requirements for a Pharmacist as high and the chances are those requirements will be still higher. Let us take it to heart—then act. Join the organizations that have for their object the promotion of Pharmacy as a profession. T-ct us give of our time, our hearts,, our minds, our money to their cause. 1 am sure the result will he well worth the efforts, and that by constant and unfailing toil our life-work will be reinstated to its rightful place among the professions. Moir P. Tanner. ’25 One Hundred Eighty-six lALEMBIC • 1 9 23 • • 4 APMAKON U FRATERNAL FACTORS PLENTIFUL is the literature pertaining to fraternities and fraternal life. To the average non-collegiate reader who derives his opinions from the drama, fiction or newspapers, a modern college is an excuse for more fraternities, or vice versa. At any event, the fraternity, he is led to believe, is something that promotes gay frivolity, merry life and carefree abandon—all leading to total destruction. For this presentation much blame must be heaped on the shoulder of the fraternity man, who, entering upon his worldly duties after graduation, slips his fraternity from him. With this ungracious act and despite his feelings to the contrary, he leaves behind the traditions of his fraternity—those traditions of cooperation and friendship—as if it were a material object to be banded down from one class to another. Fortunately this does not hold true in the majority of cases of the fraternity man-graduate, but as is always the case, there are just enough of the forgetful ones to cast a dark shadow on the real purpose of fraternities in the American institution. Public enlightenment is essential. As Shakespeare once said: “ The bad things men do live after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” So it is with fraternities. The least scandal in connection with college life and the fraternity is drawn into the spotlight of public disgrace. The good it may have done is regarded as a matter of course. One bad, indiscreet thing may put a damper on the thousands of good, discreet things. The outsider must understand that “ frat ” men are, on the average, the characteristic American youth, who are trained and taught to be of service to their fellow men. Many of the philanthropic deeds for social betterment are due to feelings fostered by the fraternity. The young man entering a college finds he cannot be a recluse; nor can he become intimate with the entire institution. He must, of necessity, associate himself with a certain group. Here is where fraternities function. Should he be possessed of a pleasing personality and an earnest desire to succeed, he is called upon to make his decision. He must realize that it may mean a sacrifice of time and money but he must also realize that belonging to a fraternity virtually automatically stamps him a better student scholastically and socially. And in the latter realization there is much justification. One Hundred Eighty-seven IAlembic• 19 25- • ■mp takon (tT All too often monetary matters enter into the problem. Sometimes such matters are of such a nature as to exclude a number of good men. The out- sider, however, should be aware that the sums spent for “ frat ” purposes are minute as compared with actual living and amusement expenditures. Once a member of a fraternity, the young student finds himself lost as an individual; he becomes, it appears, massed into a group; and his every act is representative of that group. It is commonplace that there is no place for the egotistical, selfish and vain student in the proper fraternity. The individual who desires for himself all benefits, the individual who is unwilling to share in the common labor, the individual who cannot put his shoulder to the wheel, cannot expect to become affiliated with a fraternity. It is not because he is endowed with any particular privileges that the fra- ternity man is the most active scholastically, socially and athletically; nor is it why he has an excess of college spirit, it is because his training and associations are such as to make him realize just where and how to get the full value of college life. The fraternity is not an extravagant side-show; it is an essential thing. Here it may be added with some degree of faith, that many of our largest organ- izations today are actually based on those principles imparted unto students by fraternities. The fraternity is an institution in rare cases overdone, but generally accom- plishing its purpose. S. Krone, ’25 One Hundred Eighty-eiglit PALEMBIC ’•1935 frAPMAKON I HAVE TO OFFER Take dear friend, from me All that you need. I have gathered much tor You (o choose from. All there Is in life to gather, save One thing—that’s fialth— Of that T have none to offer. Would you have love of me? I have it! Broad and boundless as the sea! I’ve garnered it from o’er the world, And o’er a space of time eternal, Sipped it from the false, the true The lovely and the base, And stored it all within me— Against this time to give thee In thy hour of need. Would you have understanding Friendship true? I have it! Molded perfect by the suns, the snows and winds of time, Washed clean by tears, betrayals, Forged in fires of stress and Made complete by longing for this time— When you should ask for it. U LOVE ” “ FRIENDSHIP” One Hundred Eighty-nine “VISION ” Would you have Vision clear— An eye to see the dawn for you When midnight’s darkest hour is here? I have it! Courage, too, a hand that’s eager to guide If you falter on your way through the dark. This soul sight clear of mine has been tested— I give it to you—let’s share it Hand in hand And courage built of many failures We shall have to see us through. HATE Or rather would you Have my Hate? 1 have that too, Venomous, bitter, unalloyed. I have it, and shall have it While this body I retain, This drag upon a winged soul Each scar that Fate Has placed that to mar it Serves but to increase Hate Hate, which dormant and forever Subdued is even now a Choice that can be made of What I have to offer you. But laugh at these my treasures Which I spread before your eyes And you will have it—Hate, Intense and everlasting As the vanity of man All this I have to offer You my friend. Take from me what You have come to tell Me that you need! Arthur S. Kollen, ’26 One Hundred Ninety Ea a tFi CAM rus SCENES IN SCHENECTADY ► I I ! I THE time for reflection has come. One of the vital periods of our lives is fast approaching us and we are about to be cast upon the wheel of chance, turning hither and thither, accompanied either by the mocking smile of fate or the welcome hand of all the world. We are infants of generations new. A ter- rific struggle is before us and the cynical smile of fate is constantly and unre- mittingly following us. m £ E7? In our youth we have been guided to an institution, which, unlike fitful chance, has gladly welcomed us and has placed us under the folds of its gentle care and training. As our foster-parents, we consider the faculty of our institu- tion, an ensemble of learned gentlemen, deeply versed in the complexities of the pharmaceutical sciences, who have unceasingly guided us through our daily tasks, to a position where we may now enter the field of life, strengthened in character and fortified with a clearer understanding. The problem facing every young man and woman is the choosing of his life work. Our choice has been the undertaking of a profession, Pharmacy. On entering the Albany College of Pharmacy, the ultimate object uppermost in our minds, was undoubtedly the aspiration of achieving the degree of Ph.G., which would entitle us to properly establish ourselves in a “ Pharmacy.” A Pharmacy, or more commonly termed a drug store, unlike many other places of business, is generally considered a thing of beauty. This attractive environment, as well as the high community standing afforded a pharmacist, due to his common welfare as a public servant, certainly is a criterion in the study of the profession. Incidentally, in coming to the Capital District, the Albany College of Phar- macy has influenced materially, the development of our associations. In a manner common to all colleges throughout the country, students from neighboring and distant vicinities have been attracted here. The resident student being well acquainted in the community and informed of the customs of the city, does not fully appreciate the desire for new friendships, as does a stranger from out of town. However, by daily contact with.his classmates, intimacies are quickly promoted. For the out-of-town student, the task is more difficult. Upon arriving he immediately yearns for the companionship he has left behind. The city, the customs of the people, and the people themselves are all new to him and acquaint- One Hundred Ninety-two iALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • 4 APMAKON ——— ■' -— —■ — ■——-----------------------------------------------------—— - II? ii 1 anccships are very difficult to acquire. The first thought suggesting itself is to visit the college. Here he is gladly welcomed and aided in obtaining information concerning an abode and whatever other help he may require. As the school semester begins, the students, both local and out of towners, congregate and converse upon the important topic of the occasion, “ Pharmacy.” This trend of speech gradually diverges and personal relations are soon devel- oped. Following the natural traits of human beings, the eager longing for friendships are culminated and thus we have the derivation of the cherished word, “Pals.” Thus are life-long friendships established and what finer friendships are there than those formulated during college days? As we review the period of our association with our Alma Mater and honored faculty, the need is felt for the expression of our sincere gratitude. The faithful guidance and unstinted devotion of our mentors, throughout our college career, can but meagrely be repaid by our utmost appreciation and respect. The standards of character and learning so well instilled in us, are destined to he a source of inspiration and strength, as vve reluctantly leave the Albany College of Pharmacy. Albert Kelter, ’25 One Hundred Ninety-three feALEMBIC •19Q5' • -MPrtAKON jy THE GREATEST WORD IN a far distant country there lived a mighty Emperor. TTis domains extended to the four corners of the earth and millions of people paid him homage. His wealth was inconceivable, his treasures invaluable, and his only child, a daughter, was acclaimed the most beautiful Princess ever born. One day a fancy ruled him and he announced throughout the entire length of bis kingdom that whosoever shall discover the greatest word in the world shall receive one-half his kingdom and his daughter in marriage, as a reward. Then the wisest men in all his domains did rack their brains and stay up far into the night in deep meditation. Alas! The more they thought, the more fruitless was their search, the more confused was their minds. For who could pick a single word and lay claim that it was greater than any of the thousands upon thousands in the language? The day arrived when the time allotted for the search of the mystic word was over. Thousands of people thronged the Emperor’s palace to watch him sit in judgment on the answers submitted. After the Emperor had scoffed at many who had the “greatest” word, interest began to lag. Finally up strode a man richly garbed and with the demeanor of a great wizard. All the court smiled knowingly for he was none other than the greatest authority on science in the kingdom, a man with a store of knowledge unsurpassed. Tie knelt before the Emperor and spoke thus: “ Your Majesty, for seven days and seven nights I slept not a wink but probed the deepest sources of my brain for that elusive word which might be deemed the greatest of them all. But my efforts were fruitless. I took the dictionary and tediously, word by word, from the first to the last page, weighed their relative values—and found it not! T read the works of our greatest authors page by page, delved into the tomes written by our philosophers, unearthed rare books and manuscripts. Still the precious word did not come to light! “ Then I undertook to travel to strange and distant lands. T searched the encyclopedias of every spoken language, conferred with the wise men of every nook on earth till I longed to give up the search as hopeless and return home. W One Hundred Ninety-four Salem Bic • • 19 2 5 • •  apmakon f I 0T' “One day I mitered a renowned institute of learning and casually picking up a book, began perusing its pages. And there to my unspeakable delight, I found in it—it was the United States Pharmacopoeia, Ninth Edition,—on page 582, line 6, under Methyl Red, the name of an acid—‘ paradimethylaminoazoben- zeneorthocarboxylic.’ ” As he pronounced the imposing word all the courtiers crowded around him and congratulated him on his wondrous fortune—and the fortune that soon would be his. The King was deeply impressed and kindly disposed to present hjm with his due reward when a cry of “ Sire, I wish an audience,” startled the mul- titudes. There, making his way through the crowd, came a man, dressed shabbily in hermit-like garb, but with a look on his cSfintenance that reflected kindness and devotion. He knelt before the throne and said: “ Sire, I have awakened in the morn to watch the sun rise; I have bathed in its radiance. I have walked amongst the fields and flowers and forests and adored their beauty. I have listened to the twittering of the birds and the whispering of the breezes and was charmed beyond words. “I have spent my life in hunger and cold so that others may be fed and have warmth. I have given alms to the poor, protected the weak, sheltered the homeless and fed the hungry. T have trudged miles to attend to the sick and have been first to hear the call of danger. “ I have given unto others everything that was in me and asked nothing in return and now 1 know that God has rewarded me for 1 have found the long sought word. Sire, it is a simple word—not a complex chemical compound; it is a short word—not one of forty-two letters. Sire, the greatest wmrd is “ LOVE.” A. C. Goldstein, ’25 One Hundred Ninety-five IAleMbic • • 19 3 3 • • j Apm.KON Vil SCENES AT UNION COLLEGE LINNE HE student in his pursuit of Materia Medica cannot help noticing the fre- quency with which the name Linne appears in connection with botanical origins of the official drugs. We cannot conceive the work and adventure which must necessarily be connected with the discovery and collection of these drugs. The life of Linne is in itself a story-book of such adventures and fdls volumes. Surely this little biography is all too brief but it «Kay help the student of Materia Medica and Botany to appreciate the man’s fame. Carl Von Linne or Linnaeus, a Swede, lived from 1707-78. TTis father was a curate and tried to educate his son to follow him but young Linne was not so inclined. From the beginning he loved plants and neglected other studies to learn more about Botany. TTis father became displeased with his inclinations and was about to take him from college and teach him a trade when the youngster was saved by a botanist who had taken an interest in him and who began thor- oughly educating him along his beloved line. Linne later was appointed Professor of Medicine at the University of Upsala where he won great fame both as a teacher and a writer. It was while occupying this chair that he completed what is perhaps the most renowned of all his works. The Species Plantarum. This volume was the foundation of modern nomenclature rulings. In his system, the specific name of the plant stood in the margin and had indexical value, while the generic name stood at the head of the description. Although this system does not correspond to the present method of nomenclature, it is still in use in Germany. Linne gave the most concise descriptions of plants in all natural history and originated the binomial nomenclature in science, calling each definite natural object by a generic or family name and also a specific or given name. He classi- fied man as Homo Sapiens. He believed in the fixity of species, maintaining that “there are just as many species as issued in pairs from the Creator’s hands and no more.” TTis first work. The] Systema Naturae, contained his classification of plants, animals and minerals. Linne based his scheme of classification of plants upon characters derived from the stamens and pistils. He has been called the father of systemic botany. IAlembic • • 19 Q 5 • • ‘Mpmakon One Hundred Ninety-seven I m V5II7 E 4L 1 it seems incredible that one man in so short a life-time could classify all the plants to say nothing of the animals and minerals which Linne succeeded in classifying in the most satisfactory method of his time. Tt is indeed, of little wonder that Carl Von T.inne has been acclaimed our greatest naturalist. E. W. Badger, ’25 ATOMISM One Hundred,Ninety-eight lALEMBIC- • 1 9 25 • frAPMAKON IT has been established beyond a question of a doubt that all gases are com- posed of molecules arid that molecules are composed of atoms. Atoms are made up of negatively charged electrons which revolve around a positively charged nucleus. Recent investigation has brought forth the theory that each atom has a definite number of electrons—as, for example, Mercury has 80 electrons and Gold 79. Intensive research work of late has greatly strengthened this theory. Pro- fessor Sheldon of the Department of Physics of New York University believes that by knocking one electron off Mercury, he can obtain Gold. Needless to say, he is carrying on extensive investigation along this line. Physicists and chemists have dislodged the electron before: but the displace- ment seemed to be only temporary, because the nucleus thus deprived of an electron will gather in any stray electron that happens within reach. It seems that in order to change one element into another it is necessary to separate the electron from the nucleus permanently. Scientists of the General Electric Company have heard through vacuum tube amplifiers, the sound of the liber- ated electrons dashing against a plate. To demolish the nucleus is a much more difficult undertaking. But even this has been actually accomplished by Professor Ernest Rutherford, of Cam- bridge University. He did it rather ingeniously by bombarding the nucleus with fragments of other exploding nucleii. lie used radium for his experiments. Now, the atoms of the element radium are very unstable; that is, they are con- stantly breaking up. As they break up they liberate particles known as Alpha particles. These particles travel at such an enormous rate of speed that they are capable of penetrating metals. Professor Rutherford directed these Alpha particles against a sheet of Aluminum. In passing through the Aluminum the Alpha particles carne in contact with the nucleus of Aluminum and a forceful collision took place. The Alpha particle smashed the nucleus to pieces and then an extraordinary thing occurred. The smashed nucleus turned out to be a nucleus of Hydrogen. The nucleus of Hydrogen dashing off with even more energy than the Alpha particles among the surrounding atoms, snatched from one an electron and thus became an ordinary Hydrogen atom. Professor Ruther- ford has in this manner obtained Hydrogen from Boron, Nitrogen, Fluorine,. Sodium and Phosphorus. Although science has not as yet succeeded in extracting Hydrogen from all the elements, it seems safe to infer that all matter in the Universe is composed of a positive nucleus of Hydrogen and negatively charged electrons. Samuel Malkin, ’26 MULTUM IN PARVO COMMENCEMENT brings us to the abrupt realization that as Pharmacists and graduates of an honored institution, there are certain ethical duties to be performed as we meet the grim present and unfathomable future. By these duties, let us hope, we might render an invaluable service to our profession. What are these duties? In a certain measure, we who have chosen Pharmacy for our livelihood are confronted with a sort of unwritten handicap. In the eyes of the general public, wc seem to be perched on the top of a high fence. On one side the repre- sentatives of the elite professional society hold sway; on the other side the laity is all powerful. Our training and responsibilities are little known or appreciated. We seem to be taken as a matter of course. Our true niche is not carved as prominently as it would appear our qualifications might justify. Our first One Hundred Ninety-nine mission then, must be to concentrate our efforts on steadily being of more and more service in order that an increased respect might be ours. Let that be our method of “ demanding ”—of educating the people. As we were fully appreciative of conditions surrounding the career of a Pharmacist before we chose the profession, it must also be true that we have, with eyes wide open, decided on a life of service. That was an incentive greater than the mere financial reward. We were fully aware of the little glory attached to the Pharmacist. What greater service can we render unto ourselves and our profession than by conscientiously and efficiently applying ourselves to the correct dispensing of medicines and especially filling doctors’ prescriptions? This remains our all important duty. Nothing can bring disgrace as can reckless abandon behind a prescription counter. Relief of mankind, whether we' have pursued Pharmacy through a desire to serve or a desire to give vent to our pharmaceutical inclinations remains above all our greatest mission. There is no profession or business nary the black sheep. Temptations have been thrust on some of our “ family ” in connection with the unlawful disposition of spirits. In order that the fair name of that which we stand for may not be sacrificed on the altar of greed, it is imperative that we uphold the law of the land and conduct a fumigation of our own temple. Surely we cannot afford to degenerate into a class of educated bootleggers. Therefore, we trust the white robe of Pharmical service will not be allowed to become soiled by the misconduct of any stray, grasping members. A few decayed apples will con- taminate a bushel of good ones. The honor of our name is surely worth pro- tecting! Let us throw out the decayed apples! A railroad with locomotives, but no cars, or vice versa, would find itself in an unworkable situation; so, physicians without capable pharmacists to fulfill their desires would present an unpardonable situation which would reflect mayhap dangerously on the trusting sick ones, and on the ability and prestige of the medical men. With these thoughts ever in mind, we need hardly apologize for our profession, for we fee! that a real responsibility rests upon us, and it behooves us to be expert or not practice pharmacy at all. Tf one loves the work he docs, it is usually true that his performances will be highly satisfactory, and, we, therefore, look to the future hopefully and trust the confidences of our own little communities will not be unjustified. Sidney Asnis, ’25 Two Hundred ' ’■ 3'V- ■ - “ - - • • ' ' g£«fc ■ MeeU Lambs ■i '- • -,-j Blanche «MPttAKON KM C H $ «NO HO t. eCwt H S O ,,. OIR- 5Pm TtiA US M 232 JUNIOR ROPES 7w0 Hundred Tzco )Alem Tr7 . nmmmm % • ■ ■ mMMmd Mrs ■ v ■ ' a (lT 3” Tw o Hundred Three LEMBIC • • 19 2 5 • • apmakon Vol. KKK Nc 12, 1945 No. 666 DEAN MANSFIELD PARTY SAFE Powerful Pharmacy Machine Crushes Bulldog Squad Walkaway for Pharmacy is Second in as Many Years the P. By Nick O’Tine (Sporting Editor of Sumbul) The invincible A. C eleven picked up the wailing' Yale bulldog in the Yale Bowl Saturday, placed him in a mortar, and then pro- ceeded to crush the very life right out of him. For the second year in succession, the wonder team of the East subjected the Elis to a drubbing that will ever stand in sporting an- nals as a remarkable trib- ute to the sparkling achieve- ments of their master coach, L. J. M c K e n n a. The Pharmacists re-opened the old sores administered the Yale bulldog last year, dug Explorer and Party None the Worse After Thrilling Experience in African Wilderness tv Zanzibar—(by the Assassinated Press)— The sudden charge of a herd of wild elephants upon the encampment of the noted scientist, Dr. William Mansfield, dean of A. C. P., and his party, in the heart of the obscure African Sudan, smashed the radio apparatus to smithereens, caused a panic among the native guides and delayed the start of the expedition coastward, it was learned here today, on the arrival of an exhausted courier, dispatched from the scene. Graphically the black messenger, who was a week reaching this town, described the nocturnal manoeuverings of the angered pachyderms, and the sudden descent upon the encampment. For- tunately the camp was situated so as to allow quick escape from such assaults, which at this time of the year are not uncommon. Ominous roars that broke the dead silence ot the A Good Guess African night like cannon Faculty Increase Up to Trustees For Adoption Plans Provide $8,000 Maximum Increase deeper into its swollen hide, over a slumbering village, A young doctor in a coun- and then mercilessly spread salt over the painful wounds. Forty-two to no- thing tells the tale. The Yale cheering sec- tions were glorious in de- feat. Dejected and forlorn as they were at the sight of the slaughter, they hid their drooping spirits behind cheers that rang of hope eternal. But all the hones in the world couldn’t stop the powerful onrush of the Albanians. The Pharmacists’ support- ers, who came ten thousand stronc. didn’t have to cheer (Cant’d an page 2) Two Hundred Four frightful crashing of the underbrush a mile away and the ferocity of the onrush brought terror to the native blacks, who, in their hur- ried departure for the thick- ly-wooded sectors heeded not the beckonings of their try district was called one night by an old farmer to his first case. The patient was the farmer’s son, who; was lying on the bed in much pain. The young: medico threw out his chest and said: “ This should chieftains to take care of cause you no alarm. It is the Americans. But the nothing but a corrustified Americans took care of: exegesis anti-spasmodically ‘hemselves. The venerable; emanating from the physical but nimble Dr. Mansfield refrigerator, producing a climbed a high tree, and ininrolific source of irritability the climbing used his trustyfn the pericranial epidermis.” rifle to good advantage.] The farmer looked at him Two beasts fell victims toland replied: “.fust what I Tentative plans for the faculty salary increase of $175,000 yearly over the present wage scale, to be- come effective next January, have been submitted by the Office to the board of trus- tees, for consideration at its meeting Tuesday. According to the arrange- ments, Prof. Hutman of the Pharmacy Department, and Prof. Larkin of the Chem- istry Department, oldest in point of service, will receive increases of approximately $8,000 per annum. This would make the individual salaries of the deoartment heads about $33,000 yearly. Prof. Hutman and Prof. Larkin have been with the college for close to a half- generation and have wit- nessed its growth from a small, undistinguished school of ten or twelve pupils, to an institution second to none. Other professors and in- structors will receive in- creases in proportion to the length of time in service. It is fully expected the board of trustees will for- mally accent the plans with- out change. Worse “ The only thing for you to do is go around and ask her to forgive you.” “ But I was in the right.” Then you’d better take his well-directed fire Alljsaid, but his mother thounrhtjsome flowers and candy (Cant’d an page 2) lit was the stomach-ache.” with you, too.” 2 SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 1945 Cohoes All Astir; MANSFIELD— Professor O’Brien Calkins in “ Dutch ” other members o{ the party Peeved at Harvard _____ escaped by characteristic ----- American quick-thinking. Republican Mogul in a Tough Predicament; Suit Threatens American quicK-iniiiKing Math professor on Way The couners story al e- Home After Trivial viated the anxieties ot the Misunderstanding iofficials at the American Le- ______ gation who were at a loss to account for the abrupt (Special to the Sumbul) termination o f wireless Boston, Mass., Nov. 12- vuiuciaw are communication last week jubifcnT They “are” already with the scientific expedi- singing the requiem over t,0,'L , it . the political corpse of hether success has Baldy” Calkins, Repubii-,cr,,w « Dr- Mansfields can mogul, who, they be-!sea.rch ,a „druS that will lieve, played right into their write .. dn!s ..t0. studc‘lts outstretched hands. generally classified as de- jlinquents, is still a matter By A1 DeHyde Cohoes Democrats FOOTBALL— much—but when they did, the hundred-thousand im- partial spectators who braved the chill November winds to get a glimpse of the famed McKenna ma- chine in action, couldn’t help but wonder at the unity, rhythm and volume of the exultation. And those same cheers were hearty enough to ruffle the peaceful waters of Long Island Sound and set up many a miniature storm. And at the conclusion of It all happened when Cal-j0f conjecture. It is believed,ja I,- vwHjwwuiv. h .o Wv4i w.vs,|tind consider any further as- frn 11? Wr however’ that the Dean’s station with this institu- fieVNSpapcrman fron t e |discoveries thus far haveltion as improbable.” ijustified the expedition. Such was the curt note your Cambridge correspon- hoes Nooz to enter the meet- ing rooms of the common 'f k r,egUlar mCCt dent learned today was sent TvL evcning110 “ kccP away from hereby Harvard authorities to ihe city fathers were;untji we send for you” scheduled to decide impor- As a resu]t( the anxious tant garbage patronage and public has been minus news whether the r - —1 - e e • ( ?ss.’ wh f the garbage patronage;Albany. IhznL4 !JfeS and disposals. Many fear Cal- The note further added: w!f’g!n J uP the pnv‘ kins made one big grab. ! “We are well aware that s 1 un nown Following this brazen epi- the type of teacher at Har- Calkins, it appears, isjsocje jn which the mogul of deeply in Dutch this tjie political world tried to time. Of late this strategist ass'ert his authority over “ Because you referred to us by innuendo, as a bunch! of blockheads ’ and because you deem us incapable of comprehension, it is no more than right that we ask you to abrogate immediately! . , . , your series of lectures be-rie tke great crowd fore our assembled faculty. 0 a P3?’ rose a! V1 k?ar y 'acclaim, enthusiastically cheered what is undoubted- ly the greatest team pro- duced in the East since the days of Percy Haughton at Harvard. There is little to be said about the game, so one-sided it was. The Pharmacy ag- gregation presented a veri- table impregnable wall—of steel, iron, brick, or con- crete—call it what you may. Yale calling it everything, couldn’t budge it. On the other hand, the Prof. Francis O’Brien of the A. C. P. Math department, who is now returning to vard is subservient to the type you are associated with .. . . , n.., wc, at A. C. P. and we further ys from Albany ploughed ot the body politic seems to tjie newspaper world, the.realize that the intelligence| trough the opposition line have a distinct faculty for ioos published a front- prevalent at this university a$ a war tank- ■-even getting the grand fluid ex-page bold-faced editorial, a is not equal to that which touchdowns and as many !racrt ° razz berry by the co]umn jn length, with the prevails at your college, but successful kicks thereafter jugful. Twice before, with-|Spread head: “ Calkins we deem it highly unjust a“est to Jhe irresistibility of in the space of a year, hasLprjes a jew Trick.” It for a visiting professor to he been the cause of a gen- $aid jn par ; 'reflect such discredit on| eral uprising within his own „ Th .llltocrit of rohoes| Harvard.” party ranks and from the 1 ne autocrdt ot L'olloes t..-. • the wonder team. The phenomenal end runs of Geruso and the remark- - i i loolitics is treadinc- on dan- This is what peeved the Lle toe of Lenny were the proportions ot the latest; up:8 Entirely Cambridge school heads. It outstanding features. Inci- i i V 1 UIV 1QIV.OI uu . • set, it seems the “Boss” of j rous Cohoes Republicanism is'd sregardmg the rights of doomed to the politica!,th,c Ia p',b,ic to be «form- , 1 I rO th  (ye graveyard. appeared in the college news column of the Boston Post: “ Ostensibly unaccustomed ed of the proceedings of , . , 'the city government, scath- t0 anvtlung but hearty ap- .......................... plause at the conclusion of his lectures, Prof. Francis O’Brien of A. C. P., cannot understand the un receptive attitude of the Harvard faculty before whom he is delivering a series of lec- tures on the Einstein Theory in its relation to Pharmacy. After his third address Sat- urday afternoon, the profes- Ptibhc opinion has it that inRly vio,ating saCmi prin- tie Big Boy is too itnperi- cjpjcs 0f tlic Constitution of ous, too domineering. His lanc|i making light of the position as alderman-at- large doesn’t warrant his haughty attitude and high- handed independence, it is claimed. The wrath of the Cohoes power of the press—such is Calkins. Cohoes Republi- cans must save their necks and throw him over the cliffs of political oblivion and waste no time in so do- ing. Else defeat is their lot ion ' dentally, the fathers of these two gridiron heroes played stellar basketball at A. C. P. when McKenna was a stu- dent and their manager. (Technical description of game on sports page.)_________ press is hard on his shoul- tiers. At the meeting of the at tbe ext elect____ common council. Calkins Af . sor flew into a rage at what had a policeman bodily eject ‘ .e ntl™c { .e Democrats, tQ gathering a Nooz reporter from the e Pimping wi h joy. of sleep experts. It was ac- City Hall, after the news- .The paper threatens the tually deep deliberation, paperman had disregarded Boss with suit. When later interviewed the the warning of the Boss”! All Cohoes is astir. (Cont’d on page 3) “ Pat ” Mason, from up North, a graduate of this institution about twenty years ago, was among the 2.000 visitors Satur- day at the Biological Gardens. It was “Pat's” bi-annual visit. Even- time he comes to town to take his state board exams, he favors us with a visit. Two Hundred Five SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 194d 3 SUMBUL Vol. KKK. Nov. 12, 1915, No. 666 Published daily during the college year at the Albany College of Pharmacy. Subscription rate $5.00 per year; $.22 in Rensselaer; $2.13 7 16 in South Africa,! Polynesian Islands, Bolivia and the Bronx. Circulation books open to all. Member of the Assassin- ated Press. Foreign representatives: 1 77 Broadway, Schenectady. 14 Rue de la Paix, Paris. 11 Cannibal Boulevard, New Zealand. 191 Cochin Ginger Building, Pekin. 441 Westminster Abbey, London. —o— Edit or-in-C hie f Val Earian Business Manager Zf.a Mays Tonight’s regular broad- casting program from WACP will be deferred until some later date. Prof. II. G. Kline is en- deavoring to get in direct communication with Dr. Mansfield and his party in the African wilds. The Glee Club, originally scheduled for tonight, will report instead for regular rehearsal. 'American Heiress 1 Keeps Mouth Shut Newburgh Girl, Former Pharmacist, Home With Divorce A Glowing Profession Drunk with profits sub- sequent to a long period of prosperity following nation- al legislation passed in its behalf, the Pharmacy pro- fession is going on a gay “ spree.” One glance at our humble newspaper will veri- fy this statement. And we can but refer you to any metropolitan newspaper for further corroboration. Our limited space does not allow us to publish any item of news value in such detail as presented by the larger publications. But what we publish is enough to indicate that the Pharm- acists today are basking in the spotlight of publicity as they never did before. For- merly for only a major crime would editors cm blazon a Pharmacist’s name in big, black headlines. Moreover, in their new- found glory, the Pharma- cists seem to revel. Receiving more than their due share of public atten- tion are graduates of this college, class of '25. Nary a day passes but that the eyes of the reading public are focused on a story which centers about “ a for- mer student of the class of ’25 of the Albany College of Pharmacy.” Whether it be murder, divorce, scandal, philanthropy, society, o r public utterance, a member of this class seems to be engaged as principal. How come? We made ex- tensive search of school records and numerous in- quiries among the faculty. We discovered that there was nothing unusually pre- cocious or prodigious about their mentalities, nothing astounding or amazing about their abilities. Just ordi- nary students. It is true that they made a scholastic record as juniors that has never been equalled; but in their senior year there was a complete reversal of form and the faculty found it necessary to take stringent measures, including a new system of recitation mark- ing. However, it is not our purpose to belittle these for- mer graduates of our be- loved institution in their splendor, and if they can get their names into the public print continually, the more power to them. Senator Sam Krone Visits Old Scenes Pharmacist-Politician is Interviewed at Hotel Ten Eyck New York, Nov. 25—In- quisitive ship reporters who sought to interview Lady Mollybanks, recently di- vorced from her impetuous, dashing English sheik, re- ceived little more than the cold and haughty shoulder of the American beauty, re- turning to her native land after six months of hectic matrimonial existence with the sportsman-soldier of forttftte. She stamped her dainty, bejeweled left foot indig- nantly on the deck of the luxurious Majestic, as if to emphasize her ire at the per- sistent questioning of the re- porters. The Newburg girl re- mained deaf to their picas for confirmation of current gossip that the Seine Tri- bunal had granted her a di- vorce from her nobleman husband only after exposure of his scandalous gambling orgies at Monte Carlo. More than once her re- finement and good judgment were submerged by the wrath evoked by her inter- rogators, and it resulted in such outbursts as “ shut up, idiots.” It is believed the Lady will return to her Newburg home from whence her elopement with the noble-j man six months ago caused; a great stir in the ranks of the Four Hundred. (Lady Mollybanks was formerly Miss Ann Moses who graduated from A. C. P. in 1925.) By St. Ignatius Bean The Senator and I were sitting together in the lobby of the Ten Eyck. He talk- ed, but almost inaudibly. He might have been boast- ful, loquacious and loud that every one happening closc- by might know he was the national figure, the distin- guished leader of the new school in modern politics, the great Senator Krone. He might have strutted about the lobby attempting to affect flamboyant pose. But such never was the Sen- ator’s make-up. TTe might have laughed hilariously, yet vindicative as he recounted, in his mod- est way, his political tri- umphs. But nary a tri- umphant smile broke his grim visage. Quiet, always cool and calm, cautious but not al- ways cunning, profoundly able without possessing the qualities that shimmer on the surface, a cultured man of letters, whose words flow with rare eloquence and (Cont'd on page 4) A Generous Dame Hardluck Horae e—I’m awful hungry, mum. Would you mind if I ate a little snow from your front piazza? Woman—Not if you will shovel off the rest of it to; pay for what you eat. O’BRIEN— visiting professor intimated that the Harvard mentors were blockhead ” Publication of this bit of college gossio prompted the severance of relationship. When seen today iust be- fore b ‘s departure for Al- bany. Prof. O’Brien said: “ That Boston newspaper- man had a darn fertile imag- ination. He had no right to print anything I insinuated. I remember saving nothing outright derogatory to Har- vard’s interests. I am nat- urally qui+e sarcastic in my manner of speech and the newspaperman mistook that sarcasm for inference and picked the opportunity to en- danger the good relations that h?ye always existed be- tween the two colleges. Tzvo Hundred Six 4 SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 1945 Laughter Prevails At Caldwell Trial Letters Read Throughout Day Provoke Much Hilarity Southern Druggist Inherits Millions Former Albany Student Sole Beneficiary of Estate Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 12 —No calamity could efface the broad smile that Rob- ert H. Fitts, Jr., has been carrying around town the past few days. Even if his pretentious drug store, said By Ethyl Alcohol (Special Staff Correspon- dent of the Sumbul) Chicago, Nov. 12—There was a pathetic touch of resignation on the rotund face of Rosney J. Caldwell as he unwillingly listened to to be the finest in these parts, the reading of certain of his were to burn to the ground love epistles to Mary S’tah, Fitts would still keep, on in Judge Hamm's court to- smiling, gay in spirit, light day. The millionaire of heart. His troubles are pharmacist took the stand over. And whose wouldn’t be? For today Fitts admitted that a few days ago he re- ceived the gladdest tidings any letter ever brought him. proved a hectic session and And to prove it he proudly when he left the stand he;exhibits a communication was visibly thinner. from lawyers in far-off Caldwell, while not deny-1 Australia who inform him ing authorship of the love that he is the sole benc- lciary of the will of J. K. this morning on his own be- half, in the sensational suit of the former Follies Beau- ty. who asks $250,000, alleg- ing breach of promise. It SEND ME ONE DOLLAR I will send you “ The True Explanation of ‘ Hank ’ Ragucci99 The Man with the Master Mind Also three plausible theories as to why he is permitted to live Box 45—Sumbul notes, vainly tried to mini- mize the importance attached to them by Miss Stall's at- torneys. Vehement objection on the part of his counsel to open perusal of the letters was over-ruled by the judge. Practically the entire day was consumed by the read- ings and wrangling thereon. Court attaches snickered, spectators laughed outright, the jury burst out into un- restrained hilarity, the judge Hambones, a forty-second cousin, who died two months ago. The estate is valued at between ten and twelve millions. Mr. Fitts admitted rather reluctantly that he never knew he had a cousin in Australia worth so many millions. “Of course, he ;aid, “ T am awfully sorry I lidn’t delve more into my family tree; I feel cheap taking all this money from “I am, of course, pro- foundly interested in things pharmaceutical, he replied, in answer to a question, and I shall try to intro- KRONE- limpid clarity, the Senate of the United States is about to open its doors to a states- man of intellectual self-re- spect—a man whose history duce a measure that will for- might well have been penned ever eliminate cut-throat by Horatio Alger. competition from the game. ’ It was only about twenty Pharmacy is rapidly regain- years ago that Samuel 'ing its old hold on the pub- krone, graduate of A. C. P.,jlic and I hope that whatever followed Horace Greeley’s I may humbly attempt, may time-worn advice, and di- hasten its elevation.” ploma in hand, went West.1 The Senator stopped over, Des Moines, Iowa, was en route to Washington, to himself hid his smile-fur-. 1 relative I never knew, rowed face behind a silken , I dll sail immediately for Australia,” he told friends handerchief and the benevo- lent corpulency of the de- fendant wilted like grease on a frying pan, as the fol lowing letter was read: “ Dearest Mine. “If only I could fly on ‘ I’ll sell my drug store tomorrow' for whatever can get. Then me for the life of a millionaire.” much to his liking and he established the first of a chain of drug stores in that metropolis. But he didn’t confine himself to a drug counter. He soon became famous proclaiming the vir- tues of sundry marvelous medical discoveries on street corners. His abilities were no sooner recognized than he was elected successively, city alderman, state senator, pay his respects to the col- lege that gave him a start, to the faculty and to old ac- quaintances. He was seen a great deal in the vicinity of South Pearl Street. Very Lucky A negro waiter employed in a certain cafe “sees good in everything.” One hot afternoon a cus- tomer entered this cafe and lieutenant-governor, govern- ordered soft-shell crabs, or and now U. S’. Senator. When they had been served To the senator-pharmacist he said to the waiter: goes credit for smashing to “ George, these crabs are bits the former impregnable very small.” A Weighty Problem the wings of love to yourl ,A voung woman goes up- side. to nestle up close, to !‘airs at.7:4S J dr.ess .for sing, in your passionate em- ,c evening. She « nine- brace. a song of content-4'™ -vears 0,d and weighs ment. “ Alas! Onlv my can do that. I am racked with torture, anguished with pain. Come to me. darling, and be my own. My wealth is your wealth: my heart is your heart. (Cont’d on paye 5) 102 pounds. State the wait spirit y°unff nian below Some Wave Radio Fan—When I came home last night, I got Chi- cago. Henpecked Husband—; That’s nothing. When I came home I got hell. Renublican machine in Iowa. The Senator-elect owes nothing to the usual per- sonal traits of the politician. He is no mixer. He is not given to foolery, even in plav. His penetrating eye seldom softens to mirth. (This is very much un- hke the Krone who was a student and who graduated with the class of ’25. Al- banians who remember him “ Yessuh.” “ Thcv don’t seem very fresh, either.” “ Well, suh, den it’s lucky dey’s small, suh, ain’t it?” Social Error No. 14 Jessie “ I’m selling kisses for charity at the bazaar Tuesday: just 15 cents a kiss—how’s that for a bar- gain?” Tames: “ Oh, that’s all claim he was the personifi- right—evervbodv expects to cation of care-free merri- be cheated at these charity ment.) affairs, anyway.” Two Hundred Seven SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 1945 Professor Kassner Makes a Synthetic Gold, London Hears Money Markets May Get Irreparable Shock; Professor Quiet (Special Radio Service) Londo n, Nov. 12—If much more credence is placed in reports emanating from Oxford University, the money markets of the world will go topsy-turvy, according to financial ex- perts on the London Board of Trade. These reports are to the effect that Prof. Herbert C. Kassner, noted scientist and research work- er, has succeeded, after years of concentrated toil, in producing synthetic gold. Due to the origin of the reports, more than the us- ual interest is manifest. Nothing emanates from Ox- ford but that it has a foot to stand on. Gold has been made be- fore by conversion from mercury and other metals by processes involving the minute atom. The expense incident, however, was pro- hibitive. Dr. Kassner’s method would produce the metal at a cost so low as to revolutionize the money standards o f civilization and precipitate a panic of such proportions as to rock the very foundations of the world in the cradle of chaos. The Oxford correspondent of the London Times, in a copyrighted article, states that he has learned on good authority that Dr. Kassner began experimenting soon after his return from Amer- ica. about ten vears ago. It is reported that while on board ship an American millionaire bootlegger gave him a secret formula for “hootch” Adding certain powerful inorganic chemi- cals to the original formula produced what appeared to be “liquid gold.” The li- quid was hard to solidify but when finally hardened the metal showed all the Two Hundred Eif Jit CALDWELL— “ Darling, love is the elix- ir of life, but we drinketh not until we are wed.” The courtroom was a scene of uproarous hilarity throughout the day. The judge was tolerant. Mirth, it seemed, was in the air. Tomorrow the attorneys for the plaintiff will cross- examine the man who made a fortune with an ointment that proved a specific for tapeworms, mumps and ap- pendicitis. The case looks good for Marv. Information The steamer was only a few feet from the quay when there was a sudden commotion and a man came running madly from the dock gates, shouting to the officials to wait a moment. Without pausing in his stride, he flung his bags on the boat, took a desperate leap and landed on the deck with a crash. “ Good.” he gasped, as he was assisted to his feet. “Just did it. A few sec- onds later and T should have missed it.” “Missed it!” exclaimed one of the passengers, “ this boat is just coming in!” -in case o-f'ran) (erffev tke Second v Quaxfevy exawfj A Masterpiece Mrs. Brown was almost speechless as she beheld the Grand Canyon. “Isn’t it wonderful?” she gushed. “ I'll say so,” responded Mr. Brown, who mixed con- tracting with p o 1 i t i c s “ Boy. that was some exca- vating job.” properties of gold. The lus- tre,. it is said, is more bril- liant than that of gold as mined. Moreover, the syn- thetic product is believed to be in a state 99.5 per cent pure. Dr. Kassner today re- fused to see interviewers. That Was Enough “ I have ten reasons for not going out with you to- night.” “What are they?” inquired the pretty flapper. “ Well,” replied the young man, “ the first is that I haven’t any money, and----” “Never mind the other nine,” answered the flapper. THE GRAND Double Bill Tonight Miss Martha Kravis the screen’s foremost emotional actress in LIFE AMONG THE COWBOYS Miss Minnie Galst star of stage and screen supported by a notable cast in FROM HERRING TO PILLS 6 SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 1945 Prof. Squires Has Cause for Dismay Very Narrow Call It had been an exciting I game, a tie in the twelfth inning, but the home team finally had won. A group But Brings Back Dandy Batch of European Worm Removers of home-bound commuters on the 6:25 were discussing the game heatedly, when suddenly one sprang to his feet with the exclamation, “Great Scott!’ LAST WARNING BUCK UP or FLUNK OUT Prof. Dewell, Psychology Department By Cy Anide It reads just like a Fairy- tale, but Prof. Squires of “What’s up?” somebody the Materia Medica Depart- asked. “ Lost your watch ?”| ment will vouchsafe for its “Watch be hanged!’’ cried Franklin in Fear 'to pin up her petticoats, veracity. the passenger. “ I’ve left q£ a Qhorine arlwhich embarrassed the poor my wife asleep in the grand! parson terribly, and caused stand, and she’s got my re- _ _ him to swallow a whole turn ticket!” It may sound incredible but Fate does play queer quirks, even in this enlight- ened and sophisticated age. The professor arrived home yesterday from his most recent trip to Europe. He brought with him a new Had No Reproaches Wife: “Don’t you think it’s a shame for me to be aeroplane, as fine a batch t0, f urch alone evcry of Aspidium (Dryopteris Sunday. Filix-mas) as ever graced u :. Oh, I don t know, the desks of any MaterialY?u mi«ht £ doing some- Medica lab, and a harrow- tlim£ wor: e- ing talc of hair-raising prox-1 ------ imity to the Grim Reaper. I Indeed _ him to ----- --- Mayor Morse in Favor har(]_boiled egg. Rut if the °f Chorus Girls )t gg wag hard-boiled, it had Performance 'nothing on the reverend’s By Ben Zene , Bh,e told the reverend Until now the village otjshepherd that no wolves in Franklin, A. Y., has bcen|C]10rus girls’ tights would as unstained and spotless as ciulanger the gGod name 0f a boiled shirt before thelFranklin_not if shc couid soup course. [help it. And to this the par- W ith its fair name and son said «Amen” scutcheon in danger, how- So they took themselves Ljver, all the buzzards have unto the leading citizen, Mr. Many times has the mod- jn r ndon rccentlv thev or ?ct ,n ar!“’ 1,1 Walter Morse, Ph.G. And “ £ KSn Se'iS o? l kki“'! r , - VASTJS signs on Droauw.i , sai The reason for 1S easy. rri the Yankee. Iheyye got. gr0Up 0f pretty chorus c0 armed with righteous one advertising Wrigley’s -I 1 tl: • f °; armea itn ngnteous onm rnrr; t whole block andkllls’ . ° farU their stage Wrath, they all took them- ha '250 000 clectric bulbs” lrc.ss 'i1 the,r compact boxes,L,ves unto the village presi- na tt U,UUU c 5 i • i .and who can kick a dancing j„nt Walter Morse “How many?” excla.med w hlVhpr than the COnSiaJde£’nchores’ Europe in search of fresh drugs. And each time has his faithful aeroplane, pre- sented him by the class of ’25, proved a boon compan- ion. This time, however, it kicked the traces and went on a bat in midair and al- most proved the professor’s final Nemesis. the astonished Londoner. “A quarter of a million,” answered the Yankee. leg higher than the consta- ble can peer over his silver- «Nothin’ doin’,” replied rimmed specs, and who canithe vd]age president. “I Let the professor tell thej The LondoneT observed sllimmy SUch ?S hain’t paid two dollars for talc in his unassuming way :L p t cav 0id ckat) isn’t ncvcI Jias efn m nothin’, by heck.” “ I had been searching over1 , t •. r’onsmcuouV?” a , ays lls cxis ence die merry war js on. desolate Southern Russia forlthat a b,t consPlcuoUi ,s billed to stage a perform-L__________________________ two days for the drug, but --------------- ance in the town hall the in vain. I seemed to have lost the spot where I had gathered the rhizome and stipes in great quantities last year. “ I was on the verge of despair and about to retrace day after tomorrow. “ Somewhat unnerved, 1 In fact, outside of a few got out of the pit, shook,hammy Hamlets, Franklin myself up, removed my never has had a show. And grease-stained goggles, and what’s more, the pretty behold! My heart look chorines have promised to some jump! One look aboutiteach the village youth how my steps, when, like a flash, me and I realized I was in to do the latest steps. So my motor went dead—dead .Paradise a la Aspidium.” read the posters, as a doornail. And I was The professor then re- But stop! After the vil- only 200 feet above the.paired his plane, gatheredjlage buzzards recovered con- carth. I sufficient of the drug and sciousness, they fainted “For a second, I mustlmade haste to Paris, wherejagain! Despoil their youth? TRY OUR NEW Maxim Silencer on your neighbor’s radio Just So admit, 1 lost mv composure; he reluctantly departed with Their leader, a maiden o£i Minister: “Do you take .. « li • 1 1 a •____ _______________________ ........rrt'tViJc. (r r- k«r H r r r { r r the earth, it seemed, was his old flivver for a new closing in on me. The next model. second, however, the auto-| He reached the college some sixty summers, got so this man for better or for peeved about it yesterdayj worse----” morning that she went out: Bride: “No, sah. Jes’ matic gas bags were fulllhangars yesterday 10 a. m., and called on the parsotijas he is. If he gits any bet- and I came to earth as,having made the trip from gracefully as would a dove the French capital in 27 of peace. !hours. Rev. Walter Morse, without1 ter he’ll die. an’ if he gits thinking to take the curling,anv wuss I’ll kill him my- papers out of her hair, or‘self.” Two Hundred Nine SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 1945 7 Discovered—A New | Emulsifying Agent! But E. Butch, Popular Scranton Pharmacist Now Under Charges Scranton, Pa., Nov. 12— Mystified “ You were bitten by a dog?’’ inquired the doctor! of the patient. “ Yes suh.” “ Don’t you know you may contract hydrophobia? ” “ Whose she ? ” “ It’s a disease. Tf vou A Stale Board inspector oC£ ft, every time that dog nabbed Emilio E. Butch, growls, you’ll growl; every time that dog throws a fit. you’ll throw a fit, and finally, when that dog dies, you’ll die.” “ Boss, everyt’itig dat dawg duz, I gotta do?” “ Right.” “ Well, what does I do when he wags his tail ? ” popular local pharmacist, last Saturday, for alleged violation of the State Phar- macy code covering “ sub- stitution.” Butch, however, is extremely confident the inspector can prove nothing to his detriment. It appears that local physi- cians have been prescribing emulsions promiscuously— for internal, external, cu- “ Soon,” he relates, “ T taneous and hvpodermical saw the boss come in all purposes. All because Butch smiles. TTa,’ T said to my and Company could turn out self, ‘another prescription ’ as pretty and relishing an “ T watched sharply from emulsion as ever entered the my place of concealment, neck of a bottle. The pa- Butch took a mortar, put his tients wanted Butch’s emul- head over it, and alternately sions, the physicians needed shook his head vigorously the dough and so a steady and ran his hands through Search for Clemens Believed Ended at Zion City Missing Druggist is a Victim of Amnesia; In a Hospital line of customers brought their prescriptions to the elaborate drug establish- ment. Butch was reaping a harvest. Competitors of Butch, however, their eyes popping out with envy, began to grow suspicious. How come, they asked, Butch could ride around in a Pierce-Arrow with a liv- eried chauffeur and buy coal mines while they couldn’t even buy coal. A few of the less prudent, competitors started to flavor their emul- sions with spirits hut were • soon caught ----- —1 ones sent a his long locks. He shook his head so vigorously, in fact. I thought it would fall off. “ Then he reached up for some oil. put it on the mys- terious contents in the mor- tar, then he added water. He began manipulating the pestle in expert manner. Soon the characteristic crack of the emulsion reached my ear. “ What Butch was using was Dandruff.” Not only has he been sav- . _____ x . . .ne the cost of the acacia V V ,( . , !ordinarily used as the emul lew oi Butch s .r ♦ About the College The degree of LL.D. will be awarded to Prof. S. S. Smith by the University of Southern California, ac- cording to a premature an- nouncement in the college daily of Saturday, Nov. 10. Prof. Smith is now sojourn- ing on the coast and is com- pleting- an exhaustive treat- ise on commercial jurispru- dence. Moir P. Tanner oi the class of ’25, recently or- dained in the ministry at Coopcrstown, has asked the local chief of police to be that oi Harold C. Clemens, given permission to head a who has been missing from vice squad to clean up the hi.sN palatial Rhode Island burg. Rev. Tanner, in his summer resort for tvvojinitial sermon Sunday, chal- ycars. lenged the chief, who was The man was first arrested in the congregation, to either as a vagrant and incarcc- “ clean up or shut up.” Zion City, Tr.r.s., Nov. 12 —A bedraggled, forlorn, unshaven man of about 42 summers, believed to be a victim of amnesia, was picked up here today, as he wandered aimlessly about the city thoroughfares. The description of the man tallies very much with rated in the local jail. Va- grancy here, however, is a major offense and the inno- cent air of suave bravado he displayed, combined with his utter lack of coherence, brought the jail physician to his cell. A cursory exam- ination was sufficient to or- der his transfer to the City Hospital samples to the state labora- ‘ = tones but the answer came h back: “Nothing wrong. Finest emulsions we’ve ever seen or tasted. Taste and look like vanilla sodas.” The prying curiosity of a state board inspector named J. Dayton Doyle, Saturday found the solution to Butch’s Popular emulsions. In regu- lar detective fashion, Doyle stealthily concealed himself behind a door in the pre- scription department of„th ,,1iarmacists do« Butch s establishment and, 1 unobserved. Wtp a Hoc eye | And Butch continues rcap- on the prescription desk. ing a harvest. Two Hundred Ten but he nas ; extortionate prices for his products. The charges against him has not interfered, in the least, with the volume of his prescription trade which continues unabated. “ T can’t see where thev got the goods on me,” Butch said today in a tone that be- 'nokc confidence. “ I gave the oublic what it wanted and that's more than a lot of “Oh, For the Coopcrs- town That Was,” was the topic of his sermon. Glovers ville never had a greater booster than Prof. Wilfred Farrant. The story is going the rounds here that. Farrant caused the death of an Eng- lish tourist who, exasperated If the man is Clemens, a at the professor’s praise of nation-wide search of two Gloversvillc, plunged head- years will come to an end. long into the swirling macl- Clemens. a New York and strom of lava of Mount Frankfort (N. Y.) million-.Vesuvius, aire manufacturing druggist, It appears that Farrant disappeared one night from was greatly exaggerating his magnificent Newport, R. T., palace, after, it is he- lieved, he dropped a vast fortune in poor stock mar- ket speculation. At the time of his disap- nearance, lie was being sued Gloversvillc’s few merits. The Englishman wrought up by charges that “Glovcrs- villc had it all over London,” bade, tbe professor accom- pany him to the top of the volcano. All the way up |by Oliver A. Case, oi Sims- the steep and dangerous bury, Conn., for alleged slopes they argued as to the alienations of affections of wonders of their respective the latter’s fourth wife. home towns. The local police have wired Newport authorities to send a man here for iden- tification immediately. Just as Good Farrant. oi course, was boosting Gloversvillc to the skies. Finally they reached the top. Bending over the cra- ter, braving the dangerous fumes and spurts of lava. “Doesn’t that customer . know what she wants? ” ™ Englishman pointed to asked the druggist, draw- dazzling hot molten ;ntr h.v rlerk '-odde lava, and said: Now. has “ Yes sir,” ‘ relied the Gloversvillc got that? ” other smart! v. “But I'm Tfht? professor, awe- frvFof to sell her something stricken, gazed on the siz- else.” (Cont'd on page 8) 8 SUMBUL, NOV. 12, 1945 zling, spurting mass, hesi- tated a moment and said: “No, we haven’t; but we got a fire department that will put that out in fifteen minutes.” The Englishman fell over the crater. The Rhetoric Department is to be congratulated on the fact that its efforts to bring out the best in lit- erature from the student body arc not in vain. Prof. Dcwell of the Toxicology Department, requires his classes to write touching essays on white mice vivi- sections and pathetic treat- ises on the biological assays of guinea pigs._____________ Just a Nom de Prune Doris recently visited the county jail. While there she fell completely under the eighty candle power glare of a striped sheik's glimmers. “Oh,” she gar- gled to the warden, “Tell me quick. Who is that handsome prisoner; ” “ He’s No. 608, miss.” “ How strange. But then of course, that ain’t his regular monicker, is it?” “Oh, no, miss. That’s just his pen name.” Sophisticated Father (raging)—I’d like to know where a son of mine learned to gamble, to use such terrible language, to drink, and to get in so much trouble! Tell me! Son—From my sister. Slow Pay Movie Fan: Don’t you enjoy those slow motion pic- tures? Druggist: No; they re- mind me too much of my credit customers. Covering Up Two men were becoming abusive in the course of a political quarrel. “ I think,” cried one of them, “that there is just one thing that saves you from being a barefaced liar.” “ What’s that? ” asked the other. “ Your whiskers,” was the reply. All the Same Irate Customer: How come a dollar ten cents for this soda? Proprietor: Well, you sec, my soda man is sick so I had to put the prescription man on the fountain. ------- Irate Diner: Look here The Eyes Have It waiter! There’s a fly in Father (sternly): “What!the butter, do you mean by dancing the Waiter : 1 hat isn’t a fly— hula-hula at that party? it’s a moth, and that isn’t Flapper: “ Why, daddy, butter — it’s margarine, I wsfc just putting a little;otherwise your assertion is motion before the house.” correct. _________ CAN YOU SUGGEST A TITLE? First Prize—Celluloid Evaporating Dish Second Prize—A Set of Hand-Painted Konseals Two Hundred Eleven NONSENSE Should my heart be grieved or pined, Tf to me she is not kind? I f she scorns the pin I wear, Greets me with a haughty stare ? Were my frat the best of all, Gladly would I from it fall, If it’s not the frat for £ she,” What care I whose frat it he. I TIIK CROSS-WORD FAN Two Hundred Twelve IAlembic • • 19 2 5 • • -mpmakon m 5 CAP SIC CM A Playlet in One Act A Concoction of the Index of Squibb’s Atlas of Official Drugs. Cast Cap Sicum, who has turned pirate after his wife, Anna, forsakes him and elopes with Horace Lyptus, rich plantation owner of IVahoo, in his private yacht. Billy, Cap Sicum’s son is with his mothdhf Piper, Luke Mullein, Drake, Van Ilia, Ruby Wood, Red Saunders, Mad Weed. Sam Bucks—all sailors. Scene The pirate ship Black Haze, flying a Blue Flag, is rounding Cape Aloes, en route to Arbor Vitae. Enter on deck—Cap Sicum, dressed in Dutchman’s Breeches, with a coat of Corn Silk, trimmed with Quaker Buttons. Cap Sicum. What’s the Rheum-or of a boat in sight? If so blow the Evening Trumpet! (Enter—a pied Piper dressed in a Monk’s Hood who plays with jazzy Ginger and Pepo-n the trumpet.) Enter—with a Rhus all over deck, men wearing Skullcaps, including Mad Weed and Luke Mullein, the latter displaying a Soldier’s Cap and letting a cigarette droop loosely from the corner of his mouth. Cap Sicum (eyeing Mullein). 'Fake that Consumptive’s Weed out of your mouth. Man the sails and give chase. (Soon they Chamomile nearer) Cap Sicum. When a Lappa-vray, start firing. (At this moment, prow of the yacht comes into view on the stage. The Sundew an hour ago has not yet risen. Under a Blazing Star, in the Deadly Nightshade, the battle goes on. Cap Sicum, in sailor’s dialect, Cussos his men) Cap Sicum. Helonias! Phyt 0 Lacca 'liger! (Men from opposing vessel begin to suffer from Ague and Pleurisy. They offer little opposition and arc, in Thyme, struck down, one by one) Opposing Captain, noticing bravery of Cap Sicum, I never Cinnamon with such courage. Oh, what did I Commiphor-A fool I am! Cap Sicum, after victory is acceded. We’ll have to Dock her. Where’s my Man-Drake? (Drake appears with prisoners of war) Cap Sicum, Linum up. ( Drake hands him a Yelloiv Lady’s Slipper. Cap Sicum scans the prisoners. He sees his wife Anna, with Horace Lyptus, his White Sandal spotted red. Cap Sicum tries to control his temper but it is all he Cudbear) Tzvo Hundred Thirteen ialembic • • 19 2 5 • •mpmakon Cap Sicum. Damyeana, a Dogzvood be treated better. You left me to Mari- gold, but a Myrica-l has happened. Yes, you thought I never could Liquorice, eh? (He turns to Horace). I would like to Poke you in a Manna you never would forget. His wife turns Indian Pink from shame. Van Ilia enters. Cap Sicnm. Lead them to the dungeon and have Lyptus’ broken Boneset. Don’t dare Squill when asked where they are. Horace (in whisper to Anna). He’s going to Crocus. (Van Ilia leads them off) Cap Sicum’s son appears. Papaveris mamma? Cap Sic inn. Quiet, my little Papoose. Cap Sicum (looking over treasure). This is a veritable Mint. He Mustard oeen worth a fortune. Ah, I always was sure the Wormwood turn. His son. Poppy, I don’t want to be all Aloin. Take me on Jalap. (Cap Sicum brings back the prisoners for a hearing) Wife. Please forgive me. I eloped with him for Pnccoon-iary reasons. It seems like a Century since T left you. He threw me a Sumbul. I realize what a man of great Calabar you are. I’ll Aloes love you. Cap Sicum. Lyptus, I’ll not hang you on one condition—that Jamaica quick getaway, Sumac it quick. Lyptus (in fearful Myrrh-Myrrh). And I promise to return to my planta- tion and Saw Palmetto Berries for the rest of my life. As to your wife, Althea no more. Cap Sicum (to crew). Now for a Galla party. (Curtain goes down amid chorus of “ Hail, Columba, Happy Land ” and “ I Hear You Calling Wahoo ”) A. Mutt Albany “ Mutty ” Mutt Institute, Watervliet; Basketball, ’25; Junior As- sistant; President Kho Kappa Epsilon; Stroke of Varsity Crew; Glee Club; Orchestra; Cheer Leader; Married Men’s Club; Third Base, Varsity Baseball; Quarterback, Varsity Football This is the (log that adopted a college. He entered with Brennan in the fall. At first he met with disap- proval. Soon, however, he became quite popular at- taching himself particularly to Tanner, Strauss and Smith. (Misery loves company.) Never once has he missed a 9 :00 a. m. quiz and often have dreary lectures been happily punctuated by his shrill staccato yells. Like most of us. Mutt’s bark is worse than his bite. Two Hundred Fourteen c77 I) (g ££ IN JUNIOR PHYSIOLOGY 'ihc college lecture room with a hundred and thirty-odd students struggling in the throes of Physiology et al............On the platform an earnest Doctor striving to make the Mother Tongue simple enough to be comprehended by even McGrath...........A spattering outburst of hilarity by Nigriny... Hefty Schoonmaker wakes up and accidentally drops his text on the floor .........The thump causes Sheridan to arise from his peaceful slumbering .........Gimlet-eved Case launches impassioned tirade on respective merits of the girls he and Clemens had to the dance the night previous.......... Debonair Hunter makes a neat design with crossed bowie knife on his note- book cover.............Vivacious Minnie Gals?? in third row, gracefully conceals a yawn behind a well manicured hand and wonders if he’ll fake her to the Grand or Strand tonight...............Serious-looking Mrs. Young, way back in last row, takes four pages of notes which she will later attempt to decipher .........Fragments of today’s sadly abused newspaper go hurtling across the room and land on the neck of unsuspecting Hershman...................Sleek youth who answers to the name of Hallcnbeck logins an impassioned rendering of “Old Black joe,” but it’s hard to distinguish tune above the din of Levin’s cease- less tongue..........Marie Stah attempts to throw a note across to Blanche and it hits Shapiro square in his left ocular.........Fitzgerald displays sur- prising knowledge of the liver and its intricacies..........Johnson launches new attack on the restlessness of his neighbors.............Bald-headed Calkins in front row fails to hear half of speaker’s last remarks and demands immediate repeti- tion............And gets it...........Fat boy, looks like Heath, takes huge bite at a chocolate bar, believing professor will not notice....Professor pre- tends that he does not.....................................................Dillon figures up an estimate of total loss in recent poker game..........Stella shifts uneasily in her seat and rocks the-whole row.......... Confused sentences concerning protein, fibrinogin, and some kind of islands and experiments thereupon criss-cross above the heads of the one hundred and thirty-odd like static............Professor raises his voice that all might hear......... Five minute recess.........somehow or other extended to ten.......... Doctor makes a new effort for complete control...................Lull of peace starts to descend and everybody prepares for another hour of.............. The professor smiles triumphantly......... Everyone slumps in his seat behind the defenseless first row.......... “And now,” said the professor, “ we’ll have a quiz.” (P. S...........Some quiz!) Two Hundred Fifteen PAlembic • • 19 2 5 • • «mpmakon gp CiJ m n THE BOOK REVIEW “ THROUGH UTOPIA ON HORSEBACK,” by Prof. E. C. Hutman W ritten in the writer’s fresh style and interspersed throughout by short quota- tions of humor from the noted columnist, U. S. Pharmacopoeia. The author is now writing the sequel to this marvelous volume. It will he entitled, “ Proof- Reading and Fishing.” Some of the Professor’s former volumes, including a number of pamphlets and dance programs, are still being sold at an unusually low price. (Price 50 marks bound in calf. Published4 v the D. and H. Railroad Co.) “THE STORY OF THE BEES,” by Prof. S. S. Smith A heavy volume setting forth the best way to come off the pharm and walk into the creme de la creme of the 400. The relations of the book are well kept. Be- fore the termination of the volume the reader is started in business for himself. You’re the bee’s knees. The book is the acme of simplicity and cheap at half the price. (Price in Morocco $25.00; in good old Dutch binding, $24.50. Secure direct from publisher.) “ IDENTIFIED,” by Prof. W. A. Larkin Soon to be dramatized and sent on the road. Famous-Players after movie rights despite the fact that the book has not been widely read the past season. The tragedy of alcohol is particularly touching but indicates the author’s lack of acquaintance with the subject. Tt will move you to tears—or distraction. (Price reduced to 10 cents, or ten billion rubles. At all dealers.) “THE PURSUIT,” by Dr. William Mansfield The author vividly relates his spectacular pursuit of the elusive walking fern. Most thrilling detective yarn in years. Probably will rank with the works of Edgar Allan Poe for sheer mystery. There is a noticeable lack of illustrations. The author, apparently, is well versed in many subjects, including Botany. (Price—free to juniors; seniors will please pay cash. At the office.) Two Hundred Sixteen CAlem bic • • 19 25” «mhaakon TT7 4 APMAKON FIVE MINUTES IN TIIE EDITORIAL SANCTUM Time—Immediately after the Christmas recess. Place—In the editorial rooms of the Year Book, in the cellar of the school. Dramatis Personae: Ed.-in-chief. Biz. Mgr. An Ass’t Ed. Copyboy. Burnside. (Curtain rises on a dingy room fHied with smoke thick enough to be cut with a jack-knife. The floor is deluged with the waste paper that should have gone into three huge baskets suitable as such. Three decrepit desks are graced with the battered remnants of what were once good typewriters. Three telephones and a dilapidated adding machine add f urther commer- cial and editorial dignity to the scene. The walls, of course, are decorated with photos of boxers, sporting celebrities, congressmen and a few differ- ent conceptions of Eve as she was created.) (As the curtain rises, the editor-in-chief is in the throes of despair, trying to find something ironical enough to suit Axxje Boyko's write-up; the Biz. Mgr. is trying to fix the feeble dollar sign on his typewriter. and the copyboy is ansivering three phones at once.) B. M. Say, boys, do you know that if the “ads” keep a’ coinin' in at this rate, we’ll have to declare dividends. Only this morning 1 went to see a bird who thought it was a rare privilege to be allowed a full page and I- Copyboy. B. M. on 3. B. M. (on phone and gesticulating wildly). Whatcha mean give ya a book! The whole “ad ” is only worth five bucks and if we’re gonna give away a book with every five-dollar “ ad,” how d’ ya think we’ll ever publish it, eh ? Asst. Ed. Say, Ed., how about more snaps? Ed. I’ll cut ’em out of the Police Gazette. I’ve not had my biennial haircut yet and it’s three weeks overdue. I’ll stop in Palladino’s tomorrow. Ass’t. Ed. (in a hoarse whisper). Thank heavens, he’s decided to shear his locks. B. M. Darn this discount biz. If 12 big cuts, not counting the girls, cost $20 minus 80, 50 and 30, and we got about 250 small cuts @ of $500 — S22, it’ll Tzvo Hundred Eighteen iy D I (Or bring us up to $10,002 which aren’t more than $8,000 more than our appropria- tions. Guess I’ll leave half the “ ads ” out to save some space. {There is an air of ill-concealed restlessness. The audience is supposed to imagine the actors on the verge of nervous collapse, resulting, of course, from their laborious toils.) Copyboy. Say, Ed., man outside named Brisbane—Arthur Brisbane—wantsta see ya. Ed, Send him away. Can’t be bothered with salesmen. (Enter a telegraph messenger boy) B. M. Here’s a message from Obenau’s.. It says: “Your man Pomerantz busted camera. Please remit $50 to cover repairs.” Ass’t. Ed. {dramatically).It’s probably not Nat’s fault. I feel awfully sorry for him. You know he had to give up wearing collars and cuffs. Ed, Why? Ass’I. Ed. The doctor said he must cut out starchy things. (The Ass’t. Ed. goes through a complex series of contortions expressive of delight, but he is greeted with sardonical grins) Ass’t, Ed. Don’t you think it would be appropriate to have the board’s name on a sort of tombstone effect? Copyboy. You’ll prob’bly need one ’ere this book is out long. Copyboy. Say, Ed., Brandow wants you on 2. Ed, {on phone). We got his name spelled three different ways, eh? Well, make it WRZYRSKKINKSKY—no, hold! Make it WZYRZi—oh, h-------------------1, spell it an’way, only put a “ ski ” on the end. B. M. {on phone). All you got of Wood’s photograph was his head? Fine! Make a cut of it! It covers the subject thoroughly. Copyboy, Say, Ed., Brandow wants to know if there’s any difference between L. Weiss and II. Weiss, and if so, what ’tis. Ed. Tell him to make L. Weiss the guy with the brown shirt, and H. Weiss the guy with the clean collar. B. M. Came nearly selling my shoes today. Ed, How come? B. M. Had them half-soled. {The Ass’t. Ed. lets loose a diabolical shriek of contempt) Two Hundred Nineteen kllALEMBIC • ■ 1 9 25 ' • MP.rtAK.ON -- I Ed. How’s this for Miss Boyko: “She’s like a milk white lamb that bleats for man’s protection.” (Enter Burnsidk, Art Editor) Ed. Say, Burnie, what’s the idea of handing us such a raw piece of art? Who do you think you’re working for, Whiz Bang? This is a co-ed school. Put a coupla veils over ’em. Burnside. But my dear sir, the suggestion of nudity is worse than nudity itself. B. M. Well, I’ll see for myself. When does she-pose again? Copyboy. Evil be to him who evil thinks (Exit Burnside) Ed. My correspondence is just rolling in. Copyboy. Sort of circular letters, eh? (A copy of Amy's just escapes his head) B. M. T understand Pitcher was held up last night by two men. Ass’t. Ed. Yes? B. M. Yes, all the way home. Ed. 1 see by the papers where a man jumped oft a diving board and broke his neck. Copyboy. lie must have struck “hard” water. (The scene that follows resembles a Bolshevik uprising. Two policemen appear in the doorway. The Copy hoy drops dead at the sight. Two hospita! attendants struggle with the Ed. and B. M., during which the Ass’t. Ed. gulps down a bottle labelled “Poison.” After the B. M. and Ed. are strapped in strait- jackets, they are led away) Curtain Anna M.: “ I asked Min what she was going to wear to the dance.” Mrs. Y.: “ What did she say ? ” Anna M.: “Oh, nothing much.” Brandhorsl: “ I played poker last night.” Calkins: “ How did you come out?” Brandhorst: “Fine! I won eight prescriptions.” Tzm Hundred Twenty 8ALEM BIC • • 1 9 25 • • ‘hAPM.AK.ON L Exctasiw Poses Pii lion EdUck Gx; ATI rzr Tzvo Hundred Lwcntv-one THE PHARMACISTS’ COFFEE POT EAT HERE AND KEEP YOUR WIFE AS A PET M-E-N-U If you like our grub, tell us. If not. tell others No cover charges unless the tablecloth is spotted .Sediment K SOUPS Cork Nux Vomica ENTREES DOG BISCUIT with Syrup of Figs Microbes on Half Shell MEATS AND CAME Beef a a ron and Wine A.C.P. Tongue Extract Cold Elephants Tail Ointment and Oxgall Liver Pills Dogwood Extract QUININE RELISHES CASTOR OIL ASAFETIDA Pressed Herbs VEGETABLES Castor Beatu Wormwood Vaseline Pudding DESSERTS Blue Mass Aromatic Rhubarb Camphor Ice SOFT DRINKS gi(]ArBQnaT£ op sO[)A jExIc n giNGfTJ Horse Chestnut Extract of Lemon Peel NUTS Nut Galls caBBAGE LEAVm SrnOKES prePARED Bird sEEd piilverizcd Horse Hoof Two Hundred Twenty-two IALEMBIC - ’ 1 9 Q 5 frAPMAKON He told Miss Goldberg of his love, The color left her cheeks, But on the shoulder of his coat, It showed for several weeks. Dr. M.: I’ll have to give you zero for your examination. Junior: That means nothing to me. Dr. M.: Right, you got it. K THE IRONY OF FATE The young man bites his lips. He is perceptibly nervous. In vain he tries to assume an air of haughty composure. He casts furtive side glances in the direction of the vigilant professor. To die honorably is better than to suffer ignominious disgrace—particularly if a professor is within hearing distance. He bends his head in despair. Perspiration stands out on his forehead in perfect beads. Blood rushes to his temples and blood oozes from the lips he had so thought- lessly bitten. His face executes a series of unusual contortions. He always does that when he is nervous. The bottom of his feet tickle, his back itches, his eyes water, his nostrils twitch, his ears wiggle, his scalp burns. He is more than nervous. Oh, ye gods, what hadn’t he looked up emulsions just before the exam? Ah! The professor engages in conversation with an instructor. The tension is lifted for the moment. His feet, his back, his eyes, his nostrils, his ears, his scalp become normal. He sends out an “ S. O. S.” “ Throw ’em in and mix ’em ” came the reply from all directions. Entirely disregarding the mandates, edicts and rules given in detail in a volume often referred to as “Amy’s,” utterly disrespectful of the learning imparted unto him by patient and willing teachers, he did throw ’em in and mix ’em. And when the marks were posted, some days later, his lustrous 100 looked like the Rock of Gibraltar; or better, like a haven of refuge in a blood red sea. Such is the irony of fate! Two Hundred Twenty-three Ialembic • 19 5- • «eapmakon “ M $So V e«t 10, [allace, 365. A short time ago the editor of the Journal-Tribune wrote Sam Hirsh, the North Adams boy jvho is caus- ing such a sensation at the Albany College of Pharmacy', asking him for a short history of his career at that institution. He was kind enough to enclose, with his reply, his photo- graph. which you will find elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Hirsh modestly re- fused to give us the complete list of honors he has earned at the col- lege hut mentioned inadvertently that he was assistant to the assistant jani- tor. Although the whole tone of his let- ter was typical of Sam Hirsh as North Adams knows him—modest and retiring—we gleaned enough from it to state without fear of con- tradiction that North Adams is the home of the most popular student in the Albany Pharmaceutical Institute. fr'th Mr r,e cis co,.6 e .V join . s numerous k ii congratulations . election to the trust- 1 wrince of business-manager n- ’ usurer of the Senior da ' j Albany College of Pl ‘ ’ ,..i youn •Id. - piin Pet ■'?Cy . lit ‘7V r, ? £ Maci . r 'Ue$! .dce «iS. - remembe- ,yron’i , open-hearted disrv ‘ . unselfish thour '' his host of f-' ised ♦ 4 M'crls e ‘{ M Tv,; re rp- « £„ . ' Z' Two Hundred Twenty-five Ialembic • 19 Q 5 • • apmakon r ? THANK GOODNESS! Thank Goodness, they’re over! They’re ended at last! The awfullest week of Exams is now past! No words can quite picture The terrible strain, The dread of not passing, The great mental pain. J©h, how I lived through ’em, Just why I’m not grey, Or why I’m not crazy, I really can’t say. I’m sure that I failed, yes, In each single one. There’s no use to worry, The damage is done. I did all the cramming, ’Twas poss’ble to do; It had to be my luck, To get nothing I knew! I learnt all the hard things, From first to the last; Had they been much harder, I’m sure I’d have passed. I I never could dream it, That question’d come so; I studied the hard things, Let easy ones go. Great wisdom I had—yes, All the hard things I knew; For “ every-day ” questions What good could that do? There’s no use lamenting, No help do I see; Guess, though, there are others, In the same boat with me. Let’s yell for the present, Not groan for the past; Raise three hearty cheers, for They’re over at last! 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LUNCH- TV+OU tfT HE might- have thmeto 670 Dy A FTET HooN R£C- |TTAT)©NS- BUT Gr€TS FlSH For, i-ukch- -comEs To Quiz. - UN prepared- an d NAruRA-LLy- 6rSTb A 2.1 P- -AND AnOT+FR 2-(P - AMD THATS A CL- rm X -Goes h©h£--amd ls rhs THERE IS (No CHECX FROM Home- ano_ of course- FEBL.S Hkt- You KNOW How - -0URHS MlDN'GHT ©tL UNTIL LflTE-THAT N ifirffT- CAN'Tseg-M TD ABSORB A THIN Or-ADMIRES LINCOLN FOR, HlS AMBlTToN AND CroES TO BED-__________ A JUNIOR’S DAY Two% Him tired Twenly-seven THE REWARD OF PATIENCE It was a critical moment. He strove manfully to control himself. Alas! His dishevelled hair, j His congested face, [.betrayed his wild emotion. His blood shot eyes I His parched lips moved, hut only a diabolical curse broke the silence. Once again be surveyed his small but doughty antagonist. Suddenly his face assumed a look desperate resolve. Into his eyes crept the light of “ do or die.” A sinister smile curled about his mouth. Out went his right hand; its fingers clutched a sharp knife. Out went his left hand; its fingers crushed the innocent victim.. It protested not, neither did it yell. He manhandled it, then he strapped it. Up went his knife and with skillful strokes, Slashed the helpless thing into parings. Not a sound was heard save the death-dealing strokes of the weapon. With fiendish delight he fell to examining his work and as he peered through the microscope, a smile of triumph overspread his features. He had found the archegonium in the cross-section. This represents three stages of the mind: Sub-conscious, Unconscious and Conscious. Edick, of course, represents the Unconscious. They’re three good, law-abiding boys. Somewhat inclined to keep amendments to the law, too, but not inclined to refrain from voicing their protests. They are now in the throes of “ How Dry 1 am.” Two Hundred Twenty-eight IAlembic7 • 19Q 5 • • 'Mp aako n m u Your Percentage 0%—I won’t. 10%—I can’t. 20%—I don’t know how. 30%—I doubt it. 40%—I wish T could. 50%—I think I might. 60%—I might. 70%—1 think 1 can. 80%—T can. 90%—1 will. 100%—I did. Moonshinitis A cow sat singing on a branch A fish hopped by in glee, A worm flew high on silvery wings While a snail drank up the sea. With a hippo played a baby shark, All dressed in clothes of pink. My heavens 1 What the moonshine does «When you take just one small drink! X I T «5r Fcr TRe CSo Is - 5vt_CoVp«— far ttitucg v kwowf 3 Tkcj Jfcck lo Sec . rt't Juimnor JLT lhe 'Booh Om - phones _ [cw fli lo y Lc n. , oR, TKf ?hLTcjFok S+atiou Afar Lebowitz (after a tough day in kib) : “ Is my face dirty or is it my imagination ? ” Prof. O’Brien: “I don’t know about your imagination but your face is clean.” Two Hundred Twenty-nine iAlembic • • 19 25 • • ‘Mpmakon TT7 THE EVOLUTION OF THE PRESCRIPTION (Historical note: The following prescription was found among the dust cov- ered, mildewed annals of the Jamestown Colony. It is dated January 16, 1637, and exemplifies the type of prescription the doctor of that day zvas fond of writing.) Take of the fried eye-ball of a virgin mosquito and macer- ate it with freshly drawn blood of a natural born idiot. Decoct this mixture with the powdered knuckles of a bowlegged pig and heat over the vapors of boiling clam chowder. Triturate with a witch’s laugh and cool ovc a cat’s meows. Percolate with the freshly drawn gall from a seven-day old frog and strain through the holes of a Swiss cheese. Coat with spiced egg shells and set aside under an old maid’s bed for two months. At the present time physicians have a strange predilection for prescribing select glandular products in minute quantities. The following prescription, quite popular as a remedy for Cerebrum Vacuumitis, is typical: V Endocrynine Subsalvcilate gr. 7 450 Balsam of Pancreatic juices gr. 1 1055 Pepsinated Parathyroids gr. 1 1976 FI. Extract Cerebellumine gr. 110 111 Extract Glycerogelatin of Insulin with Mucilago Pituitrin Pituitrate q.s. M. et Ft. suppositoria No. XIII. Signa—one t.i.d., p.c., dissolve in water and apply with camel brush to the scalp. FOLLOW WITH A CLOSE SHAVE. (And to dip into the future) Aqua bulliens (Higgs and Jiggs) (free from burnt taste) 3iv Goldberg: Time must hang heavy on your hands. Shapiro: Why? Goldberg: Well, you wear such a large wrist-watch. •o Two Hundred Thirty tl)Alembic • • 19 1 3 • • sApmakon E 0 424 424 « HOUSE OF SIGHS What a motley crew of jazz contortionists, juice strainers and renegades assembles within the nefarious walls of this dilapidated shack. Every now and then they hob-nob within its dark recesses to see who can gobble up the most ice-cream and beer, milk and pickles. Incidentally, they got the house through their uncanny deftness with the African Dominoes. Concerning the mysterious rites and black magic of these arsenic-eating contaminators not much is known. Occasionally, however, what sounds like the explosion of a still reaches our ears. Once you get within these moth-eaten walls, you come out paddled thinner than a Child’s pancake. Through much detective work with our “ booze hounds ” and much bribing, the following in- formation of one of their conclaves has been given before a Senate investigating committee on the “Clean Fraternities ” bill. They all wear a rigmagig, shaped somewhat like the hair in catnip, upon the least exercised part of their anatomy. This apparently is known as the Kap of Sighs. As the victim is led forward, he is asked: “ Is there any Boylan, Boylan, Boylan your neck. The victim must holler: “ I beg for Clemens, Clemens, Clemency Whereupon, following these Edick(s), you are jabbed on the boil with a sharp Lance and socked on the beezer with a block of Wood, so that your head will acquire the oblong, lanceolate shape necessary to fit perfectly into one of the Kap of Sighs. Whereupon more juice is strained. If you’re a pot-pourri of crime in yourself, you’re eligible for membership. Tzvo Hundred Thirty-one Ialembic • • 19 25 • • -mpmakon I I HOUSE OF ROPES There are no showers or baths in the House of Ropes where idiocy reigns supreme. That is, when they came into lawful (?) possession, there were three or four showers but they have long since fallen into innocuous desuetude. How did they get the house? By that acute sense for the click of silver, that keen eye for the gold that glitters, that accurate scent for the long green—by that same intuition with which they fleece the Juniors, hoodwink the Seniors, beguile the faculty, ensnare bill collectors. This is the mob of absinthe suckers that takes too many checks every time they go into a restaurant cn masse. Then they proceed to play punchball with copulous, succulent lemon pies and wreck the joint. These man-apes who hole up in this saturnalia of vice are like the building— going to pieces fast. They consist mainly of a seedy-looking bunch of Bronx cake-eaters and Brooklyn kiboes. They call their leader chancellor to show their generosity—then when a kid asks them for a penny they give him an onion for a scent. They open their Frat meetings with responsive readings from the columns of the Bronx Home News, Brooklyn Eagle and the “Chewish ” Daily “ Taglcblatt.” During their senior year they settled down to an ossified self-complacency and attempted to inspire the class of ’26 with a proper conception of dignity. The effect of their petrified stillness and paralytic worthlessness was amusing, to say the least. As sanctimonious, sincere, conscientious distributor of the proverbial grass fermentation, they have no parallel. And to shield them in their life of sin. they “ horned in ” the faculty on their alleged mysteries, shoved pins on ’em and called ’em “ honoraries.” Ye Gawds! Two Hundred Thirty-two iALEMBIC • -19 23 • «MPMAKON HOUSE OF UPS AND DOWNS Here is our only proof that nighthawks and nightingales are one and the same thing. When a group of infamous youths want to cover up their nefarious deeds, they use a norn de plume. For instance, they bought the house by robbing- church poor boxes and spilling the tin cups of blind men. Talk about tough nuts—they’re so tough each man has to lock his hands in handcuffs to keep from fighting himself. They’re so hard they pick their teeth with dynamite and chew hunks of caustic soda by way of relaxation. Cocktails of concentrated lye, Paris Green and Carbolic Acid comprise their favorite drinks. Take Geruso, for instance. He's so hard he wears suspenders with Timken bearings: uses four tubes of shaving cream to shave his neck. Then to soften his beard, he soaks his face for three hours in hot Mobile oil. TTe uses steel wool for a face cloth and uses up three rasps in manicuring his toe nails. Wire trimmers are the only thing that can cut his hair. Even as a baby, his nurse used to put a brass nipple on his bottle. P ut Geruso is only exemplary. Their midnight revels would put Hollywood to shame. The house is overflowing with misfits who step on each other’s neck to get in the limelight. Hunter wins the brown derby on the bowling alleys but the reason is not generally known. Every time he throws the ball he sends down with it a stick of T. X. T. (tri-nitro-toluene). Lewis’ sorrel top makes the red flag of Bolshevism look like a green polka dot in a St. Patrick’s Day parade; Daddario and Nigriny, prized possessors of prized cranial vacuums, were really at the bottom of the recent Schenectady crime episodes; Burton Dewey is a direct descendant of Jesse James. Denizen of shame. Every time they meet in secret conclave, there’s a near-riot because some one fails to bring a flask. Now and then a brother overslips his morals but the faculty manages to keep the rest in line. Two Hundred Thirty-three IIALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • frAPMAKON VI c77 PSEUDO-ELECTIONS The elections which occurred (?) January 9, occasioned much surprise. The day was filled with strife and bitter personal attacks. More than one fellow was sent to the hospital, his head in binders. Endeavors to ascertain the vote kept the commissioners of election very busy. The results follow: Nerviest—Isaacson Jolliest—Weed Windiest—Paris K Biggest Flirt—Clemens Teacher's Pet—Heath Biggest Bluffer—Hayes Biggest Bragger—Wolfe Most Mysterious—Israel Most Apollo-like—Kelter Sleepiest—Waller Least Appredated—I lurlbut Most Swell-headed—Brotman Most Likely Bachelor—Chadell Classiest—Shapiro Most Brilliant—(undecided, nobody ran) Biggest Booh—McGrath Most Absent—Walker Most Likely to Succeed—Hershman Laziest—Dolson Wittiest—Roser Grouchiest—Rrannigan Most Unreliable—Doyle Handsomest—Lebowitz Most Respected—Mrs. Young The voting was invariably close. There was a large number of candidates for each office. For instance, only one vote separated Dolson, Lenney and Mc- Carthy for the esteemed title of “ Laziest.” They came out in the order named. Dobris ran Hershman a close second for “ Most Likely to Succeed.” Doyle and Huyck ran neck in neck for “ Most Unreliable ” but in the final few votes, Doyle forged ahead and won the honor he so richly merited. That there were so few broken heads was the cause of much surprise— and regret. Two Hundred Thirty-four IALECABIC • • 1 9 2 5• • «MPnAKON T7? The vicinity about the polls was literally soaked in spirits. Hasten not! We refer, not to spirits as come from sealed bottles, but to solid spirits in the form of speeches, impassioned pleas, bitter invective and harsh accusation. There was a flow of oratory from the lips of Lance for “ Most Swell-headed ” that almost drowned his opponent, Brotman, who retaliated, however, by passing around swimming medals. Brotman won by a ratio of five to one. At one time Gonyea was seen swaying from side to side, probably having “imbibed” too many of the speeches. Deddario hurled accusation after accusation—terribly scandalous—at his fellow townsman, Lebowitz, for “ Handsomest.” Lebowitz remained char- acteristically taciturn; and while Deddario was at the heights of remarkable eloquence, the silent one removed his glasses, walked through his opponent’s audience, and won by a considerable margin. The commissioners were forced to count and re-count “ Biggest Boob.” The tension was so great during the fourth re-count that the dead-locked trio, McGrath, Pomerantz and Bishop began swapping punches. McGrath won the physical combat with less difficulty than he did the victory at the polls. Pie nosed out Pomerantz by a defective ballot. The commissioners decided he earned the title and crowned him “ Biggest Boob.” It gradually seemed to meet with universal approbation. Kelter started slowly for “ Most Apollo-like ” but warmed up and passed Simmons on the homestretch. With his rosy cheeks, curly locks and winsome smile, how else could A1 have come out? His opponent, chestfallen by defeat, drank a bottle of ink in an attempt to drown his sorrow. He was revived but has been blue in the face ever since. Because of the width of his one suit’s trousers and the pressed underwear he wears, Shapiro won, by a large majority, the distinction of “Classiest.” Sheridan, displaying his blue-checkered patchwork quilt sweater, was second. The fashion-plate, Tager, was out of the money (as usual). Roser won by an eyelash for “ Wittiest,” but nobody knows whose eyelash. An aggressive candidate for “ Biggest Bragger ” passed around the follow- ing card: “ I desire to announce my nomination for the office of Biggest Bragger. For almost two years I have been in your midst, and you all know I have no peer. I sincerely hope that you will elect me and exonerate me of the charge of modesty and faithfulness that has been wrongfully placed on me. “ Wolfe.” Two Hundred Thirty-five [Alembic • • 19 2 5• • «mpwakon n A wager of 8 to 5 went the rounds that Wolfe would win but the offer was tainted with suspicion. He won easily. Had the bet been accepted, the proba- bilities are that he would have come in second to his rival. Levin. If ever there was wire pulling and bribery, it was during this riotous election. Teapot Dome had nothing on it. The bribes ranged from 50 cents which Heath was seen to slip Trokan, to $100 alleged to have been given by an unknown candidate for such votes as Morse’s, Wood’s and Jordan’s. And talk about mud-slinging! There was so much mud slung that when some of the fellows reached home, and were dried out, it was found they had ‘ ‘dust ” enough to pay for their rooms and board for the rest of the college year. An enjoyable time was had by all. The M° ktw C°oW Two Hundred Thirty-six ! U IALEMBIC • • 1 9 3 5 • • d’APMARON COURSES AND INSTRUCTORS SUGGESTED For the New College Insurance; A special course in applying the torch. Emphasis will, be laid on the. most efficient way of using fuel and the best oils to employ. Practical instruction on any available unoccupied premises. Preliminary training along this line of immeasurable value. Instructor—j. Kahn. Cigarette Analysis: A thorough investigation will be made in distinguish- ing between the various brands of dope employed to doctor some of the tobacco now on the markeit. 1 low to blow rings given special consideration. All work- ing material will be furnished free, matdWs excepted. Instructor- -R. Dillon. Nocturnal Ambulation: The fine points of conduct and behavior on lonely thorough fares will be taught. The art of holding hands must: be acquired before admission to the course. Students must he thoroughly acquainted with, manner of dealing with irate parents, instructor—K. (1. Hunter. Bankruptcy: Analysis will be made of the bankruptcy laws. How to sign everything on the wife’s name also given due consideration. This course seeks to develop the .art of falling into the hands of the receiver and making sufficient money thereby. No extra fees. A great deal of pressure will be put on this course. Instructor—A. M. Krupczak. Public Sleeping: The ability to sleep but yet look intelligent will be per- fected. Anyone addicted to snoring must take a special examination. This course aims for the development of this accomplishment at all hours. Instructor—S. G. Schoomnaker. Dispensed Osculation: A special effort will be made to bring this subject hack lo the popular fancy from which it has fallen through erroneous applica- tion. The art of holding is a prerequisite to the course. The proper method of avoiding lipstick treated in a guaranteed manner. Handsome teacher. Instruc- tor—A. Joseph Shapiro. hr o u A negro woman of mammoth proportions and inky complexion was brought unconscious into the corner drug store after a collision with a truck. When she came to, the pharmacist, thinking to comfort her, said: “You will undoubtedly be able lo obtain a considerable amount of damages, Mrs. Jefferson Alexander Washington.” Damae cried Mrs. Jefferson Alexander Washington, “ what ah wants if damages? Ah got damages enough now. What ah wants is repairs ! ” Two Hundred Thirty-seven IAlembic • • 19 2 5 • • « apmako o t Deny as we did the resemblance this photograph bears to Stanley A. Fitzgerald, it availed us nothing. “ Pat ” Mason who claims to have been “ Fitz’s ” room-mate for a long time, says it is “ Fitz ” all dolled up in his Celestial robes. We were emphatic in our denial of any likeness. We protested its pub- lication but in all fairness to “Pat’s” physical prow- ess, we sanctioned its entrance into the Rogue’s Gal- lery section. Now, complacent reader, judge for yourself—does this look like “Fitz?” INTER-FRATERNITY REGULATIONS As adopted by the Inter-Fraternity Council at its Regular Meeting in O'Con- nor’s Beauty Parlors. 1— Thou shalt not pass in Milk of Magnesia flavored with Anise. 2— Thou shalt not fail to stay up to 3 a. m. studying Materia Medica. 3— Thou shalt not cut more than eight hours a day nor go to thine same grand- uncle’s funeral more than four times during the year. 4— Thou shalt not drink any Elixiri, Vini or Spts. Frumenti—without giving the fuchsin-sulphurous acid test for CH.,OH. 5— Thou shalt not forget the fracture of every root, rhizone, bulb, corn, bark, wood, pith, leaf, stem, berry, nut and nutlet in the N. F. (also the U. S. P.) 6— Thou shalt not fail to figure out the result in Pharmaceutical Testing to the twenty-sixth decimal place. 7— Thou shalt write out thy Lab paper at least two minutes before thou enters the Lab. 8— Thou shalt raise thy hands and demand to be called on in each Toxicology quiz. 9— Thou shalt not do any prescription less than three times. 10—Thou shalt not crack any emulsions or nuts. Two Hundred Thirty-eight DALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • ♦ frAPMAKON I T THE MONOMANIAC HE breakfast was burning, the eggs hard as leather, While Wifey was looking for a word meaning “ nether.” The cat was a-yowling, the baby was howling— What was it she dreamt of, meant “ rules against fouling?” P'riend Husband awoke with his pre-breakfast glum, Could he tell her a word that was panish for “ lum ? ” Could he tell her a word meaning “ meadow or dell,” In four letters with H and ending in L ? To the bathroom he went for his daily ablutions; Did he know a few words meaning “ nut institutions ? ” Could he tell her a sloth with three toes and a fender? Was it a Roc or a Gnu, or a new name for gender ? Was “Shah” a conjunction, and was “satrap” a verb? What was a synonym, in seven letters, for “ herb ? ” What was Scotch for “ highball ” and French for “ jinx,” And what sort of animal was the bird called “lynx?” What did Dear Friend Husband tell wifey so true? Just use your own judgment—I’ll leave it to you. Schoonmaker: I say, is my back tire flat? Oberriter: Yes, but only at the bottom; the other part’s all right. Butch: Weed plays a fair game, doesn’t he? McKenna: Yes, if you watch him. Maiden Lady (to Kahn): Is your cold cream good for wrinkles? Kahn: Madam, it would take the wrinkles out of a prune. Burnside: In Hawaii they have the same weather all the year round. Prof. Smith: Good gracious 1 How do traveling salesmen, start their con- versations ? Two Hundred Thirty-nine IAlEMBIC • 1 9 3 5 • • 4 APMAKON h m «MPMAKON VERTICAL 4—preposition 7—the only college 9—exclamation 12—a promissory note (abbr.) 16—a favorite expression of Prof. Hutman 19— state (abbr.) 20— preposition 23— part of “ to be ” 24— opposite of “ yes ” 1— heed 2— at present time 3— inquisitiveness 5— at any one time 6— destroyed 7— indef. article 8— domestic animal 10—exclamation after in the lab. HORIZONTAL 11—demonstrative pronoun 13.—a unit 14— part of “ to be ” 15— to a considerable extent 17— difficult 18— contraction of “do not 2i—a pronoun day’s work 22—contemplate 25—in such manner Two Hundred Forty THEIR VERSION Around the corner came a dainty Miss, innocent looking as mucilage cells, one hand slightly drawn back as if concealing something. Quick as a flash, be- fore you could say “ Piper Methysticum ” a wooden weapon was revealed. Biff! Bam! Bang! Right over the occipital. Another guardian of the law went to sleep prematurely! But she was only a typical girl. The young women had gone wild. They made fervent love to shy youths in public; surrounded bashful men on the way home and showered them with love; smoked “ One-Eleven ” and chewed “ ClassH'ut; ” turned bandit and held up everything except traffic and New York Central express trains'; drove through the heart of the city at 73 miles per hour and wiped it out. In short these girls were so fast that Nurmi refused to compete against them. But too much is too much as the clerk who filled an overdose would say. The reaction came soon. The city fathers passed stringent laws to curb the fragrant but flagrant violators. The police were instructed to enforce these rules and regulations to the letter, comma and period. The first day witnessed wholesale arrests and the fines could pay off the European debt to the U. S. Then some sober, staid and refined college girls, realizing the shame to which girlhood was being held, held a mass meeting in A. C. P. They adopted the following resolutions: Whereas, we, the girls of the Albany College of Pharmacy are fully aware that immediate steps must be taken to preserve the high- standards of womanhood. “ Whereas, we hold in utter condemnation those who are not in sympathy with our determination to put a stop to lawlessness among girls. “ Therefore, we, to be known henceforth, as Beta of Lambda Kappa Sigma, promise our unswerving aid to the police and civil authorities to make condi- tions more tolerable.” That’s how Beta of Lambda Kappa Sigma was organized. Lee: Girls are better looking than men. Lewis: Why, naturally. Lee: No, artificially, you nut. Prof. Kassner: “ What is a vacuum ? ” , Russell: “Oh—oh—e-e-e-errrr—I have it in my head, but eh—er- Two Hundred Forty-one FARR ANT’S SECOND READER Children So-phie Col-lect Fare Jo-seph Con-due for See the boy and girl. The girl’s name is Sophie. The boy’s name is Joseph. The boy and the girl have been rid-ing on the street car. Fares are collected on the cars by conduct-ors. Joseph gave the conduc- tor four-teen cents but the- conductor gave Joseph back seven cents in change. Then the boy said he was paying for the little girl. “But children like you are only half fare,” said the conductor. Two Hundred Forty-two J 4m “z AS THE REPORTER SEES IT Rev. Mr. Van Winkleburg preached another of his windy sermons last Sun- day. The church-goers never enjoyed their nap better, as the cider at the church' function last night had a power- ful kick. Harry Jones went to Albany yesterday a buying trip. He expects to be gone for several days as he hasn’t had a real drink in a whole month. on Charlie Liver and Miss Iva Paine were married last night at the parsonage. The minister when handed $3.00 asked the groom to make it $5.00, whereupon the groom made it $4.00. Liver is the laziest 110 good here and Miss Paine has a glowing reputation and doesn’t know a thing about cooking. The couple will go to the girl’s parents to live so they won’t have to work hard. Johnny Baker was expelled from col- lege at Albany because he was caught cribbing on exams. He had all the stuff written on his cuff. What brought the attention of the teachers to his dis- honesty was his sudden liking to the antiquated starch cuffs. He was gen- erally disliked down at the college be- cause he wouldn’t spend a cent to see the college go up in flames. Xo co-ed would lower her dignity by going with him. AS THE EDITOR SEES IT The most impressive sermon to be heard here in some time was delivered last Sunday by the Rev. Van Winkleburg. The congregation broke the peace of the Sabbath and the dignity of the $'unda service by spontaneous applause at the conclusion. Although many members of the congregation were in attendance at the church function Saturday night, there wasn’t an empty seat in the church. McWheezie’s General Store sent Harry Jones to Alban y -ester day to purchase some spring styles. Mr. Jones will be registered at the Hotel Ten Eyck. He is expected to visit a great many friends there and bring back with him many good samples. The prettiest wedding ever pulled off at the parsonage was witnessed yesterday by many friends and relatives of Miss Iva Paine, bride, and Mr. Charles Liver, groom. The bride wore the prettiest wedding gown Gibson, Snow Co., had in stock. The groom was hand- somely attired in a new Sears-Roebuck outfit. After the ceremony the groom handed the par- son a $500 check, telling him to keep the change for a rainy day, when he’ll call for it again. Liver is a gentleman of leisure and Miss Paine is a graduate of Auburn College where she specialized in domestic science. After their honeymoon the couple will move into their new bungalow. Johnny Baker, precocious son of Mr. and Mrs. Isieah Baker, is home from college at Albany where he suffered a severe nervous breakdown. The mental illness came during a strenuous week of examinations and it will seriously interfere with his keen appetite for study. At the college Tohnnv was nc t only among the brightest students but generally re- garded as a fashion plate, a fine and generous sport, whose friendship everybody craved. His girl acquaintances were so numerous as to re- quire an extra telephone in his apartment and an extra mailman to be assigned to his block. Two Hundred Forty-three IALEMBIC• • 1 9 2 5 «MPMAKON If? s 3 UNMIXING THE POWDERS (A Lot of Little Nothings) On Location To be housed in a humane society structure where they kill dogs and cats and detain little boys who zip school— To be near neighbor to a Medical College that is rapidly becoming defunct, at least that has a “ for safe ” sign outside—and that amounts to the same thing— To be just up the street from the marble halls of criminal justice where bums get the 30-day rush and detectives talk to the girls while captains polish their gilded shields— To be a near enough neighbor to a boisterous law school— To be just beyond a tailor shop— To be on a corner— To be in a basement— To be on a hill— To be a stone’s throw from Phil Sheridan’s wonder horse—the bronze steed that gallops— To be in close proximity to the parade, politics and pandemonium of Capi- tol Hill— To be near Huested’s peerless drug store— With such distraction of location, is not our alleged scholastic progress marvelous ? Yes, indeed, it is marvelous despite our location, and perhaps because of it. There was once a Pharmacist in the Bronx who became county sheriff. We are reliably informed that he studied at our hall of learning. The location finally get him. Seeping through the thick walls of Pharmacy came the germs of politics—dead, fierce, biting germs, emanating from Capitol Hill. Germs, Germs—for which there is no antidote and little remedy. Between Capitol Hill and some Police Headquarters he became a Pharma- cist—and then a sheriff. Professional treason though it may be, there are worse things than being a sheriff. Two Hundred Forty-four DALEMBIC • ■ 1 9 25 • • «EAPrtAKON dll fill? c ? While we were in high school years ago, we used to know a co-ed from Pharmacy. Oh yes, we were ambitious in those days—socially. The witty things she said and the air of superior knowledge she displayed, brought forth a great resolution in our diaphragm. Either we would marry the girl when we grew up big or we would go to Pharmacy. She was so Clever. And made such engaging Wise Cracks. We thought it must be nice to listen to the witticisms of the profs. We thought, although we know better now, that we might some day be Clever. There were no wedding bells. The Clever lady married a contracting plasterer and we came hither by way of emulation. We found much wit, a few sobs, and some hearty laughs. Soon we were able to be Wise on occasions. Anyway it-was nice the jump from freshman to junior before we could take our scats. It gave us the laugh on the law school, the ha-ha on State College and the merry razz on the medical boys over the way. In 1924 we were the Great Unsophisticated; in 1925 we possessed the Prized Sheepskin. Quick, easy and painless! There is a young fellow named Shaw Went home and told his “ paw ” At the Pharmacy School They gave him this rule, “ If you want to succeed work your jaw.” Clemens: For a change I studied last night. I think it’s a good idea for a fellow to study occasionally, don’t you? Case: Yes, I do too. I couldn’t get a date last night either. Two Hundred Forty-five lALEMBIC• -19Q5' • 4 APnAKON Q 1 m yl Two Hundred Forty-six lALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • «EAPrtAKON Beautiful and surrounded by hosts of admiring satellites, the lot of Miss Raymond Roser is indeed a happy one. The only fault detractors can find in her nature is what some term excessive prudishness, which, however, contrasts most pleasantly with her coquettish features. Miss Roser is an artistic dresser and her brown derby of the present season has been the wonder of the city. Miss Raymond Akin is a type of industrious, self- denying woman rare in this jazz-crazed day and age. Her energies show themselves in public form in the management of innumerable reform organizations. Miss Akin allows herself only an occasional sally among the lighter interests of life. Her gowns are the acme of simplicity which is quite in accord with her nature. The precocity and unusual promise of Miss Irving Rutkoff will entitle her to whatever distinction she can get. She is extremely mature and well-developed for her age and is already noted for a sweetness and a beauty that are certain in years to come to place her at the helm in all social affairs. ff? 3 Shapely as Venus and vivacious as a butterfly, Miss McCarthy is yet most remarkable for her modesty and self-depreciation. Who wouldn’t walk a mile to bask in the sunshine of her smile? Who wouldn’t forget Mama to bend a knee to kiss the helm of her abbre- viated skirts? Miss McCarthy is the holder of the marathon osculatorv records. Qui. Qui, Mary. A most lovable product of Flatbush whose atmos- phere is so conducive to charm of face and form is Miss Morris Goldberg. She is one of the few who combine social prestige with idiocy. In her leisure moments her beauty, her frolicsomeness and her tact have won for her an enviable position. By her acquaintances Miss Hurlbut is idolized but outside this select circle her demure and retiring nature renders her almost unknown. So great is her diffi- dence that only after utmost persuasion would she allow her picture to appear. Her gowns arc stunning and her hosiery is the cause of much squirming and restlessness whenever she crosses her shapely knees. Two Hundred Forty-seven jALEi lBIC• 4 APMAKQN w K i T3T- October 12, 1923 Dear Mother, Lay this flattering unction to your soul. 1 have quashed my former vocabulary since entering A. C. P. Would you know privily the cause whereof I have fabricated for myself a new garment of speech? Recall to mind that ours is a fictile world and that man is the most plastic iof creatures. Do not tell me that you find the ebb and tide of my speech wondrously dizened! In the seeming incongruities of the ever-fluctuating chaos of the actual, I am realizing gradually the film shadow of the raw material of the ideal. Phasis after phasis, according to unalterable laws, are laid down by the assiduous circle of earnest officialities, known in ordinary parlance as the Faculty, I am working continually forward toward prescribed issues. Meanwhile my mind is a complex of forces, often-times working in dim, falignious bewilderment for the unfathomable somewhat. Your conscientious and dutiful Son, Archimedes THE 1924 GRADUATE COMES BACK FOR A VISIT Two Hundred Forty-eight lALEMBIC •-19Q5-- 4 APMAKON h nr? ALAS, POOR YORICK! A revolver lay menacingly, ominously, on the dresser. Outside it was dark and dreary. In fitful gusts the rain, sometimes turned to hail, pelted against the window. The scattered beams of a flickering electric light struggled into the dark recesses of the room, spacious but barren. A morose, disheveled figure paced up and down almost perfunctorily. He was the picture of despair, of pity; a sorrowful spectacle. At times he stopped before the broken mirror. It disclosed a haggard, care- worn face. He glanced at the death-dealing weapon. He «cemed to be wrapped up in deep, dangerous thought. Now' a curling smile of optimism affected a furrowed countenance. In muffled tones he uttered something about “ honor and the grave.” Up and down the cheerless room he continued, until the wee small hours of the morn. Sunbeams began to creep, inch by inch, to bring comfort—not to the care- worn figure—but to the weakening bulb. “ It’s no use,” cried the disconsolate one aloud. “A cruel, heartless world; life is not worth it.” There were suppressed sobs. With a tremulous hand, he picked up the instrument of destruction. He shook like a leaf. Against a temple that seemed to quiver, he placed it. The echo of the report mingled with deafening shrieks of pain. They found him dead. A book lay at his feet. “ Inability to conquer the dread Karyokineses,” read the coroner’s verdict. Ode to Prohibition Sugar, raisins, prunes and yeast cake, Makes the stuff what ain’t. Only thing it’s really good for, Is for cleaning paint Off the doors of morgues and hearses, When in open air. As regards the human stomach, Never put it there. Two Hundred Forty-nine IALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • ‘MPMAKON ly 3 Ts' First Lunatic: “ Why did they send you here ? Second: “For no reason whatsovcr.” “What are you studying now?” asked the proud mother. “ We’ve taken up the study of molecules,” replied the bright son. “ 1 hope you will be very attentive and practice constantly. 1 tried to get your father to wear one but he could not keep it in his eye.” She: “ 1 shall wear my new evening dress tonight. Isn’t it a poem? ” Fie: “Judging from its shortness, I should say it’s an epigram.” The A. C. P. Glee Club had just finished singing “ My Old Kentucky Home.” Dr. Mansfield noticed one of the guests wieeping all by himself. He inquired sympathetically: “ My dear sir, are you from old Kentucky ? ” The reply came quickly, “ No, sir, I’m a musician.” First She: “Your husband has a clever looking head. I suppose he knows practically everything.” Second She : “ Sh-h-h, he doesn’t even suspect anything.” Sophie: “Speaking of small babies, my father only weighed three pounds at his birth ! ” Marv: “And did he live?” Excited Customer: “Mv God! You gave my wife arsenic instead of sleeping powder!” Druggist: “That’s all right. You owe me 15 cents more.” vou. She: “ I wonder if you remember me. Years ago you asked me to marry Absent-minded Professor: “Ah, yes, and did you?” Brennan: “Tough luck! Ten miles from town with a blowout and no jack! ” She: “Didn’t you bring your check book along?” Tivo Hundred Fifty PubEAiBIC • 19 5- • ‘MPrtAKCW is dY“ nr? T TEN LITTLE PHARMICS EN little Pharmics came to school so fine, One got drunk, and then there were 9. Nine little Pharmics studied hard and late, Rut one flunked some, and then there were 8. Eight little Pharmics prayecPhard to Heaven, Promiscuous cuts, and then there were 7. Seven little Pharmics, some potent drugs did mix, He sipped and tasted, and then there were 6. Six little Pharmics into work did dive, A flivver met an engine, and then there were 5. Five little Pharmics over Macro did pour, One didn’t see enough, then there were 4. Four little Pharmics plunged at Pharmacy, Ilutman dispensed with one, then there were 3. Three little Pharmics, hoping to get through, One lost his nerve with Smith, then there were 2. Two little Pharmics well their work had done, One died of overwork, then there was 1. One little Phartnic, very melancholy, Worked hard and finally became a Ph.G., By Golly ! She: Jack, dear, did you say your store was in State Street ? Fie: Yes, m’love, I did. She: So I thought. Papa said he looked you up in Brad- street and couldn’t find you. Two Hundred Fifty-one lALEMBIC • • 1 9 25 • • ■FAPFVAKON yj Q) I THE TRAGEDY OF THE MASK Beneath the mask a pair of beautiful, alluring, winsome eyes twinkled bewitchingly. Her complexion—as little as could be seen of it—showed neither blemish nor scar ; it was radiantly rosy. Her lips—those lips—they puckered up—ah !—delectably; they were en- ticing, inviting. Gosh! It was at. the college masquerade some years ago. The big ball room was life itself, sparkling with merriment. Underneath the rose-shaded lights, on the wings of Terpischorc, danced the gay masqueraders. • Gracefully she of the languorous eyes and he of the soft, mellow voice, glided over the waxen floors. Tier small but flawless figure rested limpidly in his strong arms. She looked content, happy. He smiled his old smile of assurance. Who could resist his charms, his many wiles and pomp? His arms tightened about her; she did not resist. Their lips came closer together; her breath was warm but contaminated with the odor of cigarettes, of liquor. Scores of graceful frails glided over the floor in the arms of their stalwart partners, and scores of graceful frails cast jealous eyes on the loving couple. Their lips did not meet. “ Let's not dance,” said the fair femme. Arm in arm they strolled out on the roof garden. Stately palms whispered songs of love. A wise old moon, big and elusive, cast its pale sheen over the path of romance. The soft, dreamy strains of an amorous, entrancing waltz floated through the air on wings of silver. His soft grey eyes shone out their message to eager ones of blue. He fell. Tie fell hard. Their lips met in tender osculation and the wise old moon, big and elusive, smiled. “ Now,” IT said unmasking, “ let's have a cigarette and cut the comedy.” And that’s how a certain lad, some years ago, never made a certain fraternity. Two Hundred Fifty-two PALEMBIC • • 1 9 23 • • frAPMAKON CPi A V ij Two Hundred Fifty-three (jj - 4lA POOR LITTLE PIGGIE Have you heard the story of the little piggie who went to market and the little piggie who stayed home? Sure you have. But you’ve never heard of the little piggie who died of starvation—or was it a broken heart? It’s a sad, sad tale. Have a handkerchief up your sleeve—you’ll need it. He was a good, handsome little Piggie. His fat porky body grew fatter and fatter as he ate and drank to his heart’s content. He played and frolicked with the other little piggies; he told the “best” stories at all their smokers; he could recite Shakespeare by heart; he could dance as gracefully as any little piggie who ever was penned. Alas! Suddenly his friends became fewer and fewer; soon there was none. His erstwhile playmates crowded about the eatables and water trough to his utter exclusion. They shunted him from the very food that meant his existence; they monopolized all the pies and wine; in short, they ostracized him. He begged for reasons for his mistreatment. His erstwhile companions smiled a sickly smile and excused themselves. Under the sentence he became thinner and thinner; his eyes were rivers of tears; his mellow voice became raucous. He went to the farthest, coldest corner of the sty.' There, melancholy, and sad, hungry and cold, he breathed his last. That’s the insidious thing about Halitosis. Even your friends won’t tell you about it. Send for a booklet immediately. Two Hundred Fifty-four l)ALEMBIC • • 1 9Q 3 • • «MPMAKON I g- 4 THREE SCENES from the immortal dramas of Bill Shakes- peare, as enacted by Mr. IValter (“Pop ) Morse America’s foremost interpreter of the Shakespearian drama. Mr. Morse is capably assisted by Lawrence Heath and Ernest Badger who re- cently scored with great success in the London production of “She Might Be a Pharmacist’s Daugh- ter But She Wasn’t Such a Bad Pill.” Mr. Morse and company come to the Capitol for a week’s run starting Monday. TWELFTH NIGHT AS YOU LIKE IT MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM Two Hundred Fifty-five u IAlembic • • 19 25 • • «eapmakon L w II CT7 ga r S)« There is a young fellow named Howe, There is a smart lad named Johnson Who recently uttered a vow, In learning he storms every bastion; To cut every class, In the Saratoga Journal, Yet to easily pass, His fame is eternal, Without a sign of a row. This smart little boy named Johnson. Prof. Larkin: I’m getting some rare work from the seniors this year. Dr. Mansfield: Rare? Prof. L.: Yes—not well done. Krone: My ancestors were people with brains. Victor: Too bad you were disinherited. Two Hundred Fifty-six lALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • $APWAKON tD a c p 3 jJ' c C Aj-douj I3M. fyutbr- a i'“ CJ •''•'■ j . '.A- i.! V -C- y) 7r pd AJqA S £ TT Ly } 9cu :h Jhjd jyssJ {ad a c a ckj lc)ut' X)doyi U yht 'o tkr • 'C!?r a. tA) Q bep J qM jnA a Jy CI x o -C M? cl lh Qo C) a aa -n cjy£si qaJ a Asu) JjAsl Xa d' • o-; Jj.ya£i j2A jj claJi aAk I JZl ciAx 0 k_A rrt . f S C jfev ) to L 4A . JC© S. fecW I Xf Two Hundred Fifty-seven ILEMBIC • • 1 9 3 5 • ’ 4 APrtAKON ( HOW IT FEELS! WHEN you come out of the Math exam room and you just know that you had all your work perfect—in fact you smile, AND then you meet Johnny, and Johnny tells you that you have your seventh and eighth problems wrong and shows you why, AND then you meet Red. and he makes you see “ red ” on the fifth problem, AND then Harry, the Math wizard, puts the K.O. on your first. McGrath: How long does it take you to dress? McKenna: About ten minutes. McGrath: What’s the matter—1 can do it in five. McKenna: Well. T wash my neck. Waiter, this coffee is nothing but mud. Yes, sir, it was ground this morning. Two Hundred Fifty-eight AND then when you walk home, your room-majte crosses out your third answer. AND then you just damn every one in creation. AND then you tell the crepe hangers to go to- AIN’T it a devil of a feeling, eh? FoorftPLL a u (Special to the Times) Albany, X. Y., May 1—There were some terrible doings at the Albany Col- lege of Pharmacy today. In fact, they were so terrible that when a casualty list finally was made, there were six dead and two score injured. Besides, there was a fire ‘and six bomb explosions. The dead men, with one exception, were members of the board of editors of the 1925 year book. It all was a quick Sequel to distribution of the annual. For a long time the book had been awaited with bated breaths by the student body. No one knew its contents and the lust for such knowledge wasn’t diminished any by the extreme quietude of the editors. This much, however, was known—there would be a lot of grand razzinh And there was a lot. There was a darn site more than had been expected. Vitriolic, bitter sarcasm, hard-boiled irony, contemptuous insinuation—enough to enrage and make a seething cauldron of the dignified seniors. The smearing was applied to almost every member of the graduating class. ’Tis said they wanted it—but not in such dire quanti- ties. Two hours after distribution, they were satisfied with the nature of the contents; then the seething cauldron be- gan to boil over. At two o’clock the irate seniors began to gather in groups, large and small, and subtly discussed a summary method of vengeance upon the board. At first no one seemed will- ing to assume leadership, and it was only after much haranguing by one Cal- kins that “Mitch” Chadell, who, it is said, would knock the chip from Jack Dempsey's shoulders, stepped to the fore and offered his skill as director of the mob. X’o sooner offered than accepted. Then began the search for the editors. The first capture was that of Mark- son, editor-in-chief. He was dragged from his hiding place in the ladies’ room, taken upstairs to the chemical labora- tories and thrown into a huge vat of sul- phuric acid. He displayed great forti- tude. After swimming around for a few minutes, he was fished out. (Continued) Two Hundred Fifty-nine SAleM bic • • 19 2 5 • • «mpmakqn Then the executioners began to apply the dread tar and leathers. Half way through the process, and writhing in ex- cruciating pain, the erstwhile editor-in- chief feebly protested. “ Gentlemen, gentlemen, you are mur- dering an innocent man. We only meant to reflect true college life in the pan- nings. My insurance is small and I've a wife---” “ Well,” demanded one of the infuri- ated mob, “ why didn't you pan yourself, huh?” Sensing the opportunity for a final thrust at his enemy, he replied: “ Ah, that’s where I had it over on you all.” It was the stravv that broke the cornel’s back. Out of the window he was thrown, and his remains, crushed to a pulp, were later picked up and cremated. In the meanwhile another section of the angered students was having some difficulty trying to nab “ Pat ” Mason, loyal friend of the deceased editor and ardent upholder of his theories. In a half-hour’s tussle, Pat, with character- istic Trish bravado, wounded half a dozen or more of his adversaries. His man- ful defense, however, was finally over- come. Only in the movies does one hero lick a whole army. At the morgue Mason’s body showed more stab wounds than Caesar ever could boast. Myron Walker, whose business inge- nuity made possible the publication of the annual, was next on the program. The unfortunate lad had the satisfaction of knowing, ere he met his Maker, that he gave his enemies a fright that turned their hair gray. Walker was cornered in the smoking room. For one hour he held his enemy at bay and barked defiance in their di- rection. “ Come and get me, you cow- ards,” he would cry with fine scorn writ- ten over his features. No one moved. The revolver in his left hand and the hand grenade in his right looked too dangerous. A tear bomb turned the trick, but Walker laughed vindictively as he threw the hand grenade and saw the enemy hair turn a vivid gray. It was a fake bomb and an empty revolver with which he orolonged his life an hour. He was dragged to the botany labora- tory and his body, cut into bits by a microtone, was thrown to the wailing hounds. (Continued) Two Hundred Sixty lALEMBIC • • 1 9 9 5 • • «MPMAKON The police, whose headquarters arc but a block from the scene of the slay- ings, failed to lift a club. Whether they were obeying instructions from Dr. Mansfield, dean of the college, to mind their own business or whether they ac- tually feared the wrath of the seniors cannot be determined. Blood hounds were employed to pur- sue fleeing members of the ill-fated edi- torial staff. TM girl members, Anna Boyko and Martha Kravis, were drowned in a very workmanlike and becoming manner in the lake at Washington Park. Their heads were plunged in three times and pulled out twice. An improvised guillotine beheaded very effectively the remaining members of the board. During the outrages, six bombs were exploded with but slight damage. A lire, believed to be of incendiary origin, tried to consume the smoking room, but could make little progress. Kappa Psi fra- ternity held final initiations of the season the night before and the hoards were still water-soaked. The faculty made no effort to stop the massacre. Tt was obvious that their sympathies were not ■with the board members. Opinions were openly ex- pressed that the editors had brought it all on themselves and merely got their just deserts. The victims met their fate with re- markable bravery and calmness and oc- casionally excited the pity of the great crowds assembled to watch their earthly demise. Albany, J. Y., May 1—While senior members of the 1925 Alembic Pliartna- kon staff were being mercilessly man- handled and outrageously killed by angered classmates, their only junior contemporary', a lad with the cognomen of Folkoll, made good his escape. He is the sole survivor. Tt is believed he boarded a train lor Canada. All efforts will be made to intercept the train and mete out to him the fate accorded his colleagues. Friends of the survivor, however, are begging that his life be spared because his capacity was merely that of historian, of his class. Should leniency be ex- tended and his life spared, his ears and nose will be cut off. Two Hundred Sixty-one ♦ •MPMAKON ACKNOWLEDGMENT The typewriter ribbon is torn to shreds; the pencil is worn to a stub and the ink well is dry. Our duties are about to end. The Alembic Pharmakon goes to press. It would be well-nigh criminal were we not to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to those who made this volume a success. The editors wish gratefully to acknowledge that they are more than a little indebted to A. C. Goldstein, ’25, for much herein contained; to Saul Greenberg, ’26, for much of the art work; to Prof. W. A. Atwood, Faculty Adviser, whose kindly guid- ance was ever an inspiration; to the Board of Editors of the State College for Teachers’ Pedagogue for the photographs used in the first part of the book; to The Brandow Printing Company, the Empire Engraving Company and the Obenaus Studios for their kindly co-operation at all times; to the various mem- bers of the Faculty for their never-failing words of encouragement and cheer; and last, but not least, to every advertiser whose name appears on the following- pages. Two Hundred Sixty-two IALEMBIC • • 1 9 2 5 • • FAPnAKON m (3 X ‘==a utograpf)£ i Xit Two Hundred Sixty-three V IJAlembic- -19 Q 5 • «mpmakon autograpfjs Two Hundred Sixty-five 1 EM BIC • • 19 23 • • «mpmakon H' d 8 autograph h Two Hundred Sixty-sir IAlembic • • 19 2 5 • • apmakon Established 1829 Gibson-Snow Company, Inc. Wholesale Druggists Albany, N. Y. Branches in Troy, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo Authorized Capitalization, $4,000,000.00 OFFICERS Charles Gibson, Chairman of Board William W. Gibson, President Nelson P. Snow, Vice-President George B. Evans, Secretary and Treasurer, and General Manager DIRECTORS Charles Gibson Nelson P. Snow William W. Gibson George B. Evans Irving S. Merrill PURE DRUGS, CHEMICALS AND DRUGGISTS’ SUNDRIES Exclusive Distributors to the Drug Trade in Our Territory for the following nationally advertised products Charter Chocolates Goodrich Rubber Goods Gainsborough Hair Nets Gainsborough Powder Puffs Gainsborough Handkerchiefs Dr. West Tooth Brushes McKesson Robbins Health Helps Mohican Cigars—Own Blend Cigars Ever Sharp Pencils Wahl Pens Middleby’s Fruits and Syrups Seneca Cameras Wilmarth Store Fixtures Guarantee Soda Fountains Universal Vacuum Goods Eveready Flashlights and Batteries Houbigant’s Perfumes Vivaudou Toilet Preparations Two Hundred, Sixty-seven “Whatever you need call up John L. ThompsonV’ THIS is advice that pharmacy graduates of many classes have been given by their employers. Since 1797, the house of John L. Thompson, Sons Co., has been growing through its service—always ready to supply what the retail drug store needs—everything from the prescription department to the latest side line. We invite you to join this great family of pharma- cists who “ call up ” Thompson’s. John L.Thompson Sons Co.,Inc. 159-167 River Street - - Troy, N. Y. Our model display store within our building will interest and instruct. Come in and see it. Wholesale Druggists Paints Oils Varnishes Phones Main 6284 Troy 2350 Two Hundred Sixty-eight Albany College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Union University ALBANY, N. Y. The Albany College of Pharmacy offers two degrees: the Graduate in Pharmacy Degree (Ph.G.) secured after successfully completing two years of college work; the Pharmaceutical Chemist Degree (Ph.C.) covering three years work. The College has an able teaching staff and large, thoroughly equipped laboratories, and it offers one of the best courses in pharmacy to be had in the United States. For further information, address Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, N. Y. Charles Gibson, William Mansfield, President Dean Two Hundred Sixty-nine The Making of a College Annual An Annual is not “just a job of printing.” It is the expression of your school or college days preserved in book form. « Many years of practical experi- ence in College Annual making, workmanship and material of the finest grade, durable binding, supervision by college men, .. MEANS .. Better College Annuals The BRANDOW PRINTING COMPANY MEMBER College Annual Departmental United Typothetae of America ALBANY— NEW YORK Two Hundred Seventy Established 1840 GAVIT AND COMPANY STEEL AND COPPER PLATE ENGRAVERS PLATE PRINTERS DIE EMBOSSERS STATIONERS 36-38 Beaver Street Albany, N. Y. JOHN H. MORAN Plumbing, Roofing and Heating and Dealer in Plumbing Materials Hudson Avenue and Eagle Street Tel. Main 230 Albany, N. Y. SAVARD COLBURN State Street, Albany, N. Y. CLOTHIERS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN We rent dress suits for all occasions Phone, Main 7480-7481 Albany’s Member of the Florists’ Quality Service Telegraph Delivery Association G. C. REARDON, INC. GLOECKNER Furniture of Character The Florist 497-505 Broadway and Maiden Lane Albany, N. Y. 97 State Street HOSLER’S ICE CREAM IS FOOD SUPREME EAT IT EVERY DAY HOSLER ICE CREAM CO., INC. Phone West 466 Two Hundred Seventy-two TEES Stationery Tobaccos “JIM’S” PEG'D -J PATENT u s 5 OFFICE Confectionery Periodicals •BABY’ Empire News On the market since 1878 Phone Main 698W For Membranous and Spasmodic Croup Offer no substitute Manufactured by William W. Lee Co. 50 South Hawk Street, Albany, N. Y. Ice Cream Newspapers Troy, N. Y. J. P. McClaskey, Prop. ALPHA ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO. Consulting Engineers, Contractors, Power Specialists 124 Hudson Avenue M 2976 Albany, N. Y. Telephone Main 2923 THE COMMERCIAL PRINTERY Printing Engraving Embossing 24 Beaver Street Albany, N. Y. “ How many children have you ? ” “ Three, and that’s all there ever will he.” “ What makes you so positive about that ? ” “ Because it says in this paper that every fourth child born in the world is a Chinese.” Two Hundred Seventy-three School Catalogs and Illustrations Dance Programs and Invitations Leather Dance Favors and Covers Fraternity and Class Stationery The Chas. H. Elliott Co. The Largest College Engraving House in the World COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS, CLASS DAY PROGRAMS, CLASS PINS AND RINGS Seventeenth Street an3 Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia Wedding Invitations Calling Cards, Menus Fraternity and Class Inserts for Annuals J. MATT DE ROUVILLE McManus Riley Plumbing and Heating West 2533 Albany, N. Y. Distinctive Wearing Apparel for Men 23-29 South Pearl Street Albany, N. Y. DAVE GOLDMAN ’26 Pharmacy Student Barber is connected with EDDIE’S MELODY BOYS Music Furnished for All Occasions ARRAY BARBER SHOP Where All Pharmacy Students Meet State and Pearl Streets 14 Barbers—No Waiting Edward Cohen, Director 15 Northern Boulevard Albany, N. Y. Phone West 1703 Two Hundred Seventy-four Wt)t ®ett Cpcfe WHERE EVERY DETAIL PLEASES The comfort it affords its guests, the service, the facilities, the superlative cooking, the music and the environment in general—in fact—everything at The Ten Eyck is planned to meet the approval of the most discriminating people Do you lunch at The Ten Eyck Cafeteria? You would be a regular patron if you were to try it once. It offers “ The Ten Eyck Quality at Moderate Prices ” Direction of United Hotels Company of America Royal J. DeLong, Manager FIRS!’ AID to eyeglass wearers Prescriptions filled Cotrell Leonard ife MAKERS OF Repairs made Lenses replaced ■gjfM ('aps Gowns KODAK AND FILMS PHI H°°ds MEYROWITZ BROS. FOR ALL DEGREES Jng 68 North Pearl Street, Albany, N. Y. Full Details Sent on Request Two Thundred Seventy-five THE VAN HEUSEN CHARLES CO. 466, 468 and 470 Broadway, 9 and 11 James St. Established 1843 GOLDSMITHS SILVERSMITHS FURNITURE CHINA GLASS PERFUMES and STATIONERY Compliments of BRADT DRUG CO. Broadway and Steuben Street There is a young teacher named O’Brien. Whose language equals W. J. Bryan’s, He spends all the day, Giving zeros away, But to emulate him we’re all trvin’. Albany, N. Y. THE LURIE CO. 54 south peari. street Reasons Why This Store Can HONESTLY Claim THE LOWEST PRICES IN ALBANY Because our cost of operation is only a fraction of that in other stores. Because this business is founded upon the purpose to save the cost of useless “ service ” and “atmosphere” for shoppers who cannot afford to pay for these luxuries. Because we buy for a whole chain of stores, and buy in the biggest quantities—and for cash. Because the fact is daily verified by shoppers’ voluntary statements of higher prices elsewhere, even in cases of items advertised by other stores as extra special. Because prices here are uniformly and at all times lower; not only occasionally as a “bait. And, because we give a reason for “ The Lowest Prices in Albany,” and back up the claim with a store full of values unmatched in all Albany. Two Hundred Seventy-six Phone Main 1804-J George Caldes “A Better Place to Eat” VERMONT RESTAURANT Horne Made Pies Our Specialty 126 Hudson Avenue yj Royal Moor Cigars They’re Mild: Bath Tel. Main 4816 Hotel Tel. Main 2308 BENSON’S HOTEL 132 State Street Albany, N. Y. Turkish Baths connected v ith Hotel Turkish Baths, $2.00 Baths Open until Midnight Garret J. Benson, Proprietor Present Interest Rate 4 4 Per Cent Per Annum Assets Over $24,000,000 City Savings Bank 100 State St., Albany, N. Y. Hon. William S. Hackett, President Frank H. Williams, Treasurer What’s New—We Show ” HATTERS—HABERDASHERS 117 South Pearl Street Albany, N. Y. HENRY k ASS, INC. ‘CASH REGISTER EXPERTS” 640 Broadway Cor. Van Tromp St. Two Hundred Seventy-sevm Can Main 6787 c,H--rs SSSNNSSNNWSNNVSNWVWVWWN €agle taxi Service, Inc. SN SWN S SV NSNN % S S.SS City Calls j()g 1 or 2 Persons Compliments of . . . WEBER’S PHARMACY Kingston, N. Y. Geo. D. Jeoney Henry J. Sickinger ‘Boulevard Restaurant FRENCH PASTRIES 250 Seating Capacity sv 108-110 State Street Albany, N. Y. Phone Main 7141 ©dental ©ctibental Eeestaurant 44 State Street, Albany, N. Y. EXCEPTIONAL LUNCHEON 40c, 45c, 50c From 11 A. M. to 2 P. M. TABLE D’HOTE DINNER 75c From 5 to 8 P. M. SUNDAY DINNER, $1.00 From 5 to 9 P. M. American and Chinese Dishes Also a la Carte Service Dancing Every Evening from 10:30 P. M. to 1:00 A. M. Music by E. R, Zita’s Orchestra Regular Dinner 35c Special Dinner 60c 11:30 to 8 F. M. 5 to 8 P M. BOWLING AND BILLIARDS JOHN H. DONOHUE AND SON at the RESTAURANT PALM GARDEN ACADEMY 157 Hudson Ave. Cor. High St. 44 Beaver Street Albany, N. Y. Phone Main 4129 Next to Odd Fellows Temple Sunday Chicken Dinner Combination Breakfasts 75c 15c to 60c 11:30 to 8 P.M. 7 to 11 A. M. Two Hundred Seventy-eight BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Pittsfield, Massachusetts Incorporated 1851 JAMES B. O’BRIEN General Agent 51 State Street Albany, N. Y. SCHRQEDER ELECTRIC CO., INC. “ EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL ” Phone, Main 394 Cor. Steuben and James Streets Albany, N. Y. ALBANY HARDWARE IRON CO. Headquarters for COMPLETE SPORT EQUIPMENT Mackinaws, Sweaters, “ Travelo ” and Harvard Jackets Worsted Hose, Sheep Skin Lined Coats Federal, Malone-Lemmon, Radak and Shepco RADIO RECEIVERS Complete Stock of Parts and Equipment 39-43 State Street Albany, N. Y. Two Hundred Seventy-nine- Compliments of KATHRYN L. MARSHALL Elmira, New York Star Customer: Here’s three dol- lars. Druggist: But you don’t owe me anything. Star Customer: 1 know it, but when my wife buys a $2 box of cigars for a present for me, just make it a S5 box—see! 5 Barbers MADISON SANITARY BARBER SHOP 3 Barbers CALSOLARO BROS. SANITARY BARBER SHOP Our Specialty—Ladies Hair Bobbed and Shingled Special Attention to Children 109 Madison Ave. 230 Hudson Ave. Tel. Main 3826-R Tel. Main 2590-J Albany, N. Y. XV% XNS WSW S SWS%S%NSS ALFRED MILLER pharmacist 33 Main Street Haverstraw, N. Y. iv SW S S N SSS SW S Clothing Hats Boyce Milwain 66 and 68 State Street Albany, N. Y. Furnishings Leather Goods Tzvo Hundred Eighty New York State National Bank 69 STATE STREET ALBANY, NEW YORK Capital - - $1,250,000.00 Surplus - - 1,250,000.00 Undivided Profits, over 700,000.00 5V Checking Accounts and Interest Accounts for Students Every Financial Service Are you an incompatibility? Will you be a Pharmacist without finan- cial backing or credit? The Equitable Life Assurance Society will back you with its full resources Se- cure this assistance before it is too late. Procrastination is the thief of other things besides time. Last year the Equit- able was obliged to decline to insure iS,633 persons, most of whom could have secured policies if they had not procrastinated. Included in this number were several thousand Equitable policyholders who de- sired additional insurance, but who had de- layed a little too long in applying for it. If you need additional insurance, why not secure it at once- Next week, next month, or next year it may be TOO LATE. A special, low-priced policy can be ob- tained by each student at A. C. P. prior to May 3d. Insurance that Insures Protection that Protects “ There is an Equitable Policy for every Life Insurance need.” THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR- ANCE SOCIETY OF THE U. S. 120 Broadway, New York City Represented at A. C. P. by Edwin C. Pendleton, ’24 90 State St. and 62 Lancaster St. GOOD CLOTHES ‘ FOR Men and Young Men SUITS HATS GLOVES HABERDASHERY Steefel Brothers Two Hundred Eighty-one Compliments of .. . CENTRAL Y. M. C. A. Albany, N. Y. FRED C. SCHAIBLE Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Paints Oils „ Glass Washington Avenue, at Lark Street We are not the largest manufacturers in the world, but we make the best and most artistic work Telephone Connections Geo. Spalt Sons, . 904 Broadway Albany, N. Y. Manufacturers of DRUG STORE FIXTURES SHOW CASES SODA FOUNTAINS iMECHANICAL REFRIGERATION Two Hundred Eighty-two (Tapitol 3 The latest as well as the best in MEN’S FURNISHINGS Next to Strand Theatre Compliments of .. . E. F. HUNTING DRUG CO. 121 Central Avenue Albany cAlco Lunch 104 STATE STREET ALBANY, N. Y. Quality Always Open Service Phone Cleanliness Main 4206 Our Acclamation Inviting Your Affirmation Young’s Sunshine Corner M. B. Young Rensselaer, N-. Y. Two Hundred Eighty-three GREEN’S STATIONERY Home of OFFICE FURNITURE 8-10-12 Green Street Albany Clothes (Next to Child’s Restaurant) DISTINCTIVE COLLEGE MODELS, Telephone Main 6229-W CAPITOL TAILORS EXPERT TAILORING Suits Made to Order Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Garments Cleaned, Pressed, Repaired Dyed Remodeling a specialty Cor. Chestnut So. Hawk St. Albany, N. Y. FINEST FABRICS, HAND TAILORING Tuxedos for Rent BEAVER Clothes Shop South Pearl at Beaver BORO-IRIS DRY HOLMES BROS. SHAMPOO FLORISTS Is a delightful preparation for cleans- ing the hair and scalp. It removes every particle of excess oil and 20 Steuben Street 311 Central Avenue MAKES THE HAIR BEAUTIFUL, Albany, N. Y. DRY AND FLUFFY Delightfully Perfumed with the Odor of Many Flov ers Price 35c BORO-IRIS is on sale at all Beauty Shops and by all Druggists every- where O’ROURKE HURLEY Compliments of FRANK H. EVORY CO. Distributors Little Falls, N. Y. Two Hundred Eighty-four HEADQUARTERS FOR Collegian Clothes LATEST MODELS for THE COLLEGE MAN Established 1871 26 South Pearl at Norton tv The horseshoe Slothing THE HOUSE OF EICHENBRONER, Compliments of THE B. A. RUSSELL PHARMACY Ilion, N. Y. Compliments of J. S. CALKINS Cohoes, N. Y. Compliments of B. LODGE CO., Albany, N. Y. m Two Hundred Eighty-five YOU’LL HAVE % A GOOD TIME Compliments of VAN DYKE HANFORD Stamford, N. Y. % Mr. Serves-You-Right Says “ You can always have a good time when fine food is properly served.” That's about right. We buy choice foods and prepare them with a cooking knowledge that makes you feel that you’ve come to the right place. Hampton Restaurant “ It’s a treat to eat at the Hampton Restaurant ” Phone Main 2500 38 State Street Albany, N. Y. For up to date , PLUMBING Call Main 951 FRANK F. SCHIMPF, 124 Washington Ave. “Say it with Flowers” ARKAY FLORIST Floral Designs - Decorations 15 South Pearl Street Arkay Building Phone Main 4439 Compliments of LYNK BROS. PRINTERS Phone Main 2785 115 Beaver St. Albany, N. Y. Two Hundred Eighty-six Compliments of the BETA DELTA CHAPTER KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY EPSILON PHI ALPHA CHAPTER Compliments of LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA SORORITY Compliments of BETA CHAPTER of the RHO PI PHI FRATERNITY Two Hundred Eighty-seven UATLE ( Quality) OUAYLE SON, Inc. Albany. N. Y. STEEL ENGRAVERS TO AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES Graduation Invitations Class Jewelry Personal Cards it is a mark of distinction TO USE MERCHANDISE marked quayle Samples of Wedding Stationery Upon Request r«OPER STYLES. CORRECT FORMS. MODERATE COOT Tzvo Hundred Ninety The (portraits And the Groupings in this Book were jaade at the Obenaus Studio 57 North Pearl Street Albany, N. Y. OTHER STUDIOS AT Schenectady, N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Utica, N. Y. Pittsfield, Mass. Two Hundred Ninety-one We specialize in Class and fraternity Stationery DANCE PROGRAMS AND INVITATIONS MOORE’S FOUNTAIN PENS THORPE, ENGRAVER, INC. 29 Steuben Street Albany, N. Y. Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of B. A. RUSSELL, JR., ’26 G. M. WOOD, ’25 THE COVER OF THIS ALEMBIC PHARMAKON A CREATION OF WALCUTT BROS. CO PRINTING EMBOSSING DECORATED EABRIKOID COVERS 141 to 155 East Twenty-fifth Street, New York Two Hundred Ninety-two Remington Portable WITH DRUGGIST’S KEYBOARD AND DRUG LABEL ATTACHMENT It will save many precious hours—and then, neatly type- written labels always create a favorable impression. They are a sure sign of the up-to-date druggist. The Druggist’s Keyboard has all the special symbols of the profession. The Drug Label Attachment is one of the outstanding features in its time-saving service. The Remington Portable is the complete Portable— even to the four-row standard keyboard—exactly like the big machines. 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