Benjamin School for Girls - Tusitala Yearbook (New York, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 111 of the 1928 volume:

K-JCLEMJE 777.-7, 1 72 if THE TUSITALA VOLUME I3 1918 THE BENJAMIN SCHOGL EOR GIRLS 39.0 W IO7TH STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. TUSITALA FOR 1928 X THE SCHOOL HOME, 520-522 WEST 107TH STREET 01JEl'!00ki77g Ri1fe1'fide Drive and the Hzzdfon River ki TUSITALA Fox 1928 TO MRS. BENJAMIN A lady of quality, of whom we may my, - The like fha!! never more be Jem. TUSITALA FOR 1928 SCHOOL GROUP E TH X TUSITALA FOR 1928 The Faculty CAROLINE S. BENJAMIN A. M., Syracuse University, Principal ALMA E. HURsT . Ph.B., Syracuse University Mathematics, Bible, History of Art ELIZABETH WAGG TAYLOR Graduate Davenport College Columbia University University of North Carolina English ALICE L. ANDREWS A.B., O-berlin College Dramatic Art DOROTHY TAPPENDEN Sorbonne, Paris French HAZEL G. HILL A.B., Albion College Latin EDNA TAYLOR A.B., Hilbury College Secretarial NINA GRENAS GOODING A.B., Colegio Pestalozziano Spanish MARION DUFF A.B., University of Texas Mathematics, Psychology JANETJE VOSSELLER Central School of Gymnastics Physical Training CAROLYN H. CLINCH Fh.B., Syracuse University Spanish, German JANE HUNTER A.B., Mississippi State College for Women History, Current Events IDETTE MEIER Universite de Geneve French RAE L. ROSENKRANS Jersey State Normal School Elementary CORA QUAST University of Montana Montana State Normal College Chicago Musical College Elementary DOROTHY ALLEN Columbia University Art .IESSAMINE HARRISON-IRVINE Vocal, Choral HUGO GRUNWALD Piano KATE D. YOST House Mother JEANNETTE ARENSBERG ANNE GREEN HILDEGARDE M. ROSEN Secretaries Page Five TUSITALA FOR 1928 Editor-212-Chief .. Affiffozzf Editorf Literary Editor .. Lmzgzzage Eciizfor Feofzfre Eciiior .. Dmmoiir Eofiforf Ari Eo'iz'o1'.r ....... School Nofef ..,.. H owe Nolei ..... Rejlorierf ...... The Tzzfitfzlo Staff 1928 .......... .,............................. M IRIAM RAMER ......EVELYN JAFFE, HORTENSE FELDMAN . ...................................... HELEN GELLER NAOMI HALPERT LUCILLE MENSCHEL ...WLAURETTA WHITE, ADELE HARRISON . ....... FRANCES KREISMAN, ETHEL MARX ...........RITA GOMBERG . ........................................................................................ ANNETTE KATZ ...WANNETTE KATZ, P. O, '29, DOROTHY KIMMELMAN, '28, ADELAIDE SALOMON, '29, SYLVIA ROTHSTEIN, '30, ALICE MYRE5, '51 Bzlfifzeff 1VIafmge1'f .... ...................,................. ......... R U TH BACK, LYNNA KANTOR Faculty Adoifer ..., ............ ,...... E L IZABETH WAGG TAYLOR X Page Six TUSITALA FOR 1928 --Y -- TUSITALA EVELYN JAFFE Tzzrimla, the Tale Spinner, is the name that the natives of the Samoan Islands gave to Robert Louis Stevenson. It was the highest tribute in their power to bestow on the great white chief , who so kindly and so whole-heartedly interested himself in their affairs. We have named our magazine The Tzfrimla in the hope that it may express some of the nobleness of spirit, the tenacity of ideals, and the kindness of soul that is found in Robert Louis Stevenson's works. OUR MAGAZINE MIRIAM RAMER In editing a magazine to appear under the title of Tzzritala, we assume a frighten- ing responsibility, for behind that name stand years of effort, by former Benjamin girls, to embody the spirit that is Benjamin's. This book must be worthy of the associations of the School, we must carry on, and hold the torch high. In presenting to the out- side world a picture of the activities in our complete little community, we must preserve it in its entirety, that its perfect balance may not be destroyed. And, since we cannot put all of B67Zjd77Zz:72 between the covers of the Tzffimlaz, we must select those things which are most typical of the students and try to impress on them, in a book, which shall surpass all that has gone before, and which shall be a source of pride to the girls, the old-new things for which We still stand. THE NECESSITY OF WORK HELEN GELLER To be able to write! Is it not a power that is sought after by all? Write', is a magic word, it allures, it entices. One must think how lucky they are who are gifted with this talent. But one etrs greatly if he thinks that he who has the good fortune to be born with ability to write must not strive incessantly in order to create literature which will be acclaimed by the populace. That is the great monster which is a hindrance to writing, at whose sight so great a number lose their courage and cringe-Work! All who wish to write must struggle. Those who are born with some talent are, as I said before, to be envied, for their toil is not so great as the toil of those who are less fortunate. But work there is, and it must be recognized. I wanted to impress upon you this fact so that I might make you believe how we have labored to put before you a Literary Department worthy of your attention. Here you will view the literary endeavors of girlhood. Come now, forget your surroundings, Page Seven TUSITALA Fort 1928 your cares, enter into the world of fancy, and digest the products of youth's mentality. Who knows but that you may benefit tenfold from their views on life, and who knows but that in reading these works you are viewing the childhood endeavors of those who in future years may take their places in the ranks of America's greatest authors? ART FRANCES KRE1sMAN Art is the power of performing perfectly certain actions acquired' by experience, study, and observation. This application of skill and taste is applied to Production. It is the occupation having to do with the theory of practice of taste in the expression of beauty in form, color, sound, speech, or movement. To produce something beautiful is the hrst impulse of the artist. In it we see the charm of the artist, his power of impressions, and his ability to attract. MY AMERICAN HERO HoRTENsE FELDMAN Who is my real American hero? Is he a living man like our Lindbergh, or is he perhaps a fictitious person patterned from my fanciful dreams? My hero must have a soul that is noble, and vibrant with love for his fellow-men. He has the all-important courage to back his worthy convictions. V A Why, surely, Abraham Lincoln embodies all of the qualities which I have so fully eulogized. How happy it makes me to know that God has given His children an American who is the human example of the right kind of a human being. Father Abraham, with his homely face which was lighted by the radiance of kindliness, of tender feelings, of love for his fellow-men, Lincoln with his size thirteen foot, and his sweet angelic faith in God to uphold him through his stormy hours of heart-tending worry and travail, is my exalted hero. How humble hero sounds when applied to such a great man, Within his soul there was the best, and he gave that best freely. Honest Abe is that great American whose words with malice toward none, with charity for all should preach a message that should serve to purge us from bigoted intolerance, hatred, and egoism. We cannot call ourselves Americans unless we conscientiously adhere to the ideals of that greatest of Americans, Abraham Lincoln. The halo that illumines his soul, heart, and deeds casts a shadow over the majority of other heroes. Since Abraham Lincoln occupies one of the most conspicuous positions on the great battlefield, where the struggle for the benefit of humanity is fought, l humblyechoose this master of men to be the noblest example of my American hero. Though he rests in peace, his life shall serve through all ages as an incentive for a higher development of a super-race of people, who shall rightfully call themselves Americans. Page Eight SENIORS TUSITALA FOR 1928 R CHARLOTTE ARONAUER NEW YORK CITY There if o gezrden in her fore, Where 7'0.T6J' and while lilies blow. French Club '28 A Spanish Club '28 Petticoat Lane , Windmills of HollQd '28 Spanish Play '28. R RUTH BACK, H A NEW YORK CITY 0h! She ir good or :he if fair. President Home Girls '28 President German Club '28 Secretary German Club '27 Tusitalisman Staff '27, '28 Tusirala Staff '27, '28 French Club '27, '28 German Play '27, '28 junior French Play '27 English Club '27 She Stoops to Conquer '27 The Toy Tragedy '28 Dramatic Art Play '28 Honor Roll '27 JEANETTE BERGER NEW YORK CITY ' A face with glodfgerr o11e1'Jp1'eoo?. German Club '27 , Vice-President German Club '28 French Club '27, '28 German Play '27, '28 French Play '28 Windmills of Holland , Petticoat Lane '28 Page Ten TUSITALA FOR 1928 JUDITH DEITZ, H A NEW YORK CITY She zozzehed nothing, whifh rhe did not adorn. English Club '27 French Club '26, '27, '28 Spanish Club '28 French Play '25 Latin Play '25, '26, '27 Honor Roll '25 Petticoat Lane '28 BEAT RICE .FRIEDBERG ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. She hated mzughzfbuz zo he md. German Club '28 German Play '28 Chinese Panromimeu, Petticoat Lane '28 RITA GOMBERG, I T NEW YORK CITY I never knew Jo young 4 lady with 50 old d head. Treasurer Day Girls '28 French Club '26, '27, '28 English Club '27 Third Basketball Team '28 Tusitala Staff '28 French Play '25, '28 Latin Play '26, '27 Petticoat Lane '28 'Wa- Pazge Eleven TUSITALA FOR X DORRIS B. GOODSIDE PORTLAND, MAINE I find earth not gray but rory, Heaven not grim, buf fair of hue. She Stoops to Conquer '27 Petticoat Lane '28 English Club 27 Spanish Club '28 Spanish Play '28 NAOMI HALPERT, H A NEW YORK CITY Her plearnre if ber power to charm Spanish Club '26, '27 Vice-President Spanish Club '28 Treasurer German Club '28 French Club '25, '26, '27, '28 Treasurer Senior Class '28 Class Prophet '28 English Club '27 French Play '27, '28 Spanish Play '26 German Play '28 Latin Play '25 Petticoat Lane '28 Tusitala Stan' '28 Senior Commencement Usher '27 Captain Third Basketball Team '28 Debate '28 - EVELYN JAFFE, I T NEW YORK c1TY Seeing only what if fair, Sipping only what ir Jweet, Tbon aloft more al fate and ra Honor Roll '28 Tusitala Staff '28 Tusiralisman Staff '28 French Club '28 Class Poet '28 French Play '28 Toy Tragedy '28 T6 Page Twelve TUSITALA FOR 1928 DOROTHY KIMMELMAN, I T NEW YORK c1TY To know ber if to 10112 ber. English Club '2-7 Spanish Club '26, '27 Secretary Spanish Club '28 French Club '26, '27 French Play '28 Treasurer French Club '28 Dramatic Art Club '26 Secretary Senior Class '28 Tusitala Staff, '28 Spanish Play '26, '27 Substitute Basketball Team '27 The Knave of Hearts '26 ETHEL LAMBERG, I T BROOKLYN, N. Y. Serene, yet warm, human, yet firm ber mind. Vice-President of Day Girls '28 Vice-President of Senior Class '28 Vice-President of Junior Class '27 Class Historian '28 French Club '25, '26, '27 Vice-President of French Club '28 Spanish Club '26, '27 English Club '27 Quality Street '25 She Stoops to Conquer '27 Petticoat Lane '28 French Play '28 Captain of Second Basketball Team '28 Senior Usher '27 Honor Roll '25 Debate '28 FRANCES H. LEVINE, H A NEW YORK CITY He who Jing: thy pmiie iecurer hir own. Spanish Club '27 Treasurer Spanish Club '28 French Club '27, '28 Substitute Basketball Team' '27 Second Basketball Team '28 Spanish Play '27, '28 French Play '28 Windmills of Holland , Chinese Panto- mime , Petticoat Lane '28 Debate '28 'st ,,,, ,, Page Thirleefz BERT HA R. MARX, I T NEW YORK CITY She if pretly I0 walk with, Ami wifty Zo laik wilb, Ami pleamnt, too, to zbink on. Second Basketball Team '26 First Basketball Team '27, '28 English Club '27 Latin Play '26 French Club '26, '27, '28 A Thousand Years Ago '26 Windmills of Holland '28 Dramatic Art Club '26 LUCILLE MENSCHEL, I T FAR ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK The Jweet obligingnen could Jzzpple bale, Ami azz! af il, its cofztnzry create. President Day Girls '28 President Senior Class '28 President French Club '28 President Junior Class '27 Treasurer Day Girls '27 French Club '25, '26, '27 French Play '27, '28 Y English Club '27 Dramatic Art Club '26 E Latin Club '25, '26, '27 Tusitala Staff '27, '28 Latin Play '26 Captain First Basketball Team '28 Substitute Basketball Team '27 She Stoops To Conquer '27 Windmills of Holland , Petticoat Lane '28 ' Dramatic Art Play '28 Honor Roll '25, '28 Debate '28 Head Usher at Commencement '27 HILDA MOSKOWITZ NEW YORK CITY H er mzile if the rweezerrt that ever war teen French Club '27, '28 German Club '27, '28 X German Play '27, '28 French Play '28 Petticoat Lane , Windmills of Holland '28 TUSITALA FOR 1928 Page Fourteen TUSITALA FOR 1928 . GERALDINE SCHUMAN, H A BUFFALO, NEW YORK Her lively laokf al .rprigbzly mind zlixrloref' French Club '28 Latin Play '28 Petticoat Lane , 'Op o' Me Thumb , Chinese Pantomime '28 Secretary of Home Girls '28 LAURETTA WHITE, l T NEW YORK CITY Wflmle'e1' rlae did war done with Jo much enre, In ber alone 'twat mzlnml to please. Secretary Home Girls '27 Secretary Junior Class '27 Head Usher at Commencement '27 Tusitala Staff '26, '27, '28 Tusitalisman Staff '28 Quality Street '25 A Thousand Years Ago '26 She Stoops to Conquer '27 Windmills of Holland , Petticoat Lane '28 First Basketball Team '26, '28 Second Basketball Team '25, '27 English Club, '27 French Club '25, '26, '27, '28 Spanish Play '25, '26 ' German Play '27 Dramatic Art Play, '25, '26, '27, '28 Y SENIOR DINNER AND DANCE y Wednesday night, May 23, was a great night for all of us-it was the night of the farewell dinner and dance to the Seniors. Well, all we can say is that for once in the course of our long, eventful life, speech failed us. For what words could adequately describe the beautifully decorated dining hall, the sumptuous feast, the merrymaking, the cheering, the excitement, and the good humor? The supper itself lasted a long time, and although we had all reached the stage when even the thought of cheering was painful, we were all ready for what was to follow. A formal dance followed the dinner. The Juniors were invited. The pretty dresses, the gay laughter, the excellent music, and the graceful dancing was symbolic of the innermost feelings in each girl's heart. ' F F F' A Page Fifteen Y a-ah -.a-avw a -a--.a---aaa.-a-a rusiiata wit 1938 THE SENIOR FAREWELL TO THE JUNIOR CLASS ' LUc1LLE MENscHEL The one task allotted -to me, which I have most dreaded, is this address to the juniors. All of the teachers know just how difficult it is to attempt to inculcate into the minds of young people of precocious tendencies the lessons we, who are older, have learned through experience. I have often felt that perhaps it were better thus, that each one learn her own lesson, rather than knowing itparrotwise. It has a truer and more intimate ring, when we ourselves have actually lived through an experience. And so, takingfrhe value of my own preachment, I will not endeavor to give any concrete advice on any special subject, but I shall merely mention those things that I have found have left the greatest impres- sion on me, while at school. You often hear the teachers say to keep the name of Benjamin unsullied. Our class repeats, nBE7ZjrI7lZfiZ Shall Always Siam! High . Precisely what does this mean? Cer- tainly we realize that if ignominy is heaped upon the head of some alumna, the shame reflects but very dimly back upon the school, Wliat, then, does it import? We have here at school with all its diversified interests, and all its different people, a perfect microcosm, a little world of our own, complete within itself. We have our own accustomed station, and our allotted labor. It is here that our characters are molded, and our minds trained to receive their burdens in the years to come. And so in truth we occupy here a position in our own little world precisely similar to the one we will occupy in the greater world. It is in relation to our future positions and obligations that we are cautioned not to bring disgrace to Benjamin. All that it means is that we shall always hold in high esteem and bear uppermost in our minds the high ideals, the refinements of character, and the sensibility of the better things of life. The academic learning we here acquire may be lost in our daily strife, but that certain ability for fine delineation and appreciation that has become part of us will always be functioning and make our lives more worth- while. So you see there is no concrete lesson we are asked to learn, nor any set rules to follow. Wlien we leave here, it is hoped that we have acquired our own code of high ideals, and while perhaps some of them are erroneously conceived, still if they are ideals they cannot be far wrong, and if you will practice them assiduously, there can never be occasion for disgrace coming to the name of Bezzjazmizi. Czfliiwzte lclefzlr. PRESENTATION OF KEY TO JUNIORS LUc1LL12 MENscHEL It now becomes my duty to present to you this key symbolic of your new estate in Benjamin and also as a badge of honor. Every student of our school who has graduated has been for one year figuratively the custodian and guardian of this key and never thru all these years has it become even momentarily tarnished. Page Sixleefr TUSITALA FOR 1928 It is not made of metal or of any other material substance but it is rather representa- tive of those things which are unseen, but whose existence we recognize so well. It stands for character, for beauty, for uprightness, and for adherence to a code which if followed will bring undying lustre to this key. I present this key on behalf of the Senior Class, the retiring custodians, to the junior Class. Keep its polish untain-:ed that it may ever open doors which lead to a brilliantly lighted life. FAREWELL TO THE SENIORS HELEN GELLER Fellow-students, Seniors, you are going to leave us. We, of the junior Class, are bowed down with grief. Tomorrow, the day of our parting, the day of sorrow, would that it might never come and fear you from our hearts, from the protection of our beloved school to thrust you out into a cruel, merciless world! But, why should I speak so desperately? Why should I bring tears to your eyes, which are peering so eagerly into the future? The world will not be harsh with those who have sterling characters and keep faith, Surely, even when you have departed you will have the protection of our school in the ideals that have been crystallized in your hearts, in the knowledge it has bequeathed to you, and in the eternal love and friendship of your fellow students. With this key you have passed down to us, we shall open the portals of Responsi- bility. We shall place your burdens upon our own shoulders, and for one short year, we, too, shall carry the Banner of Benjamin. May our leadership prove so successful as yours! It is time to say goodbye. Even through our tear dimmed eyes, we can see you, upon leaving Benjamin, climbing with persistence the rugged path to success. We feel that you will reach the summit and emplant there Benjamin's Banner, so that we, and the future Benjamin student, may acclaim you as our own. Farewell, fellow-students, may God watch over you with his loving eyes and lead you in the paths of righteousness, courage, and love. Page S6'If'6l7lE67Z ffm f-'ff TUSITALA FUR 1928 CLASS POEM EVELYN JAFFE The world is bathed in a golden light, Each work of nature that meets the sight Another promise seems to be Of future good and security. The clear, deep blue of the skies and seas, The fair, pale green of the young, spring trees The sudden touch of a cool, east breeze, The cheerful -call of the birds and bees, And all the splendors of sea and land Reveal the care of sweet nature's hand. For youth, like lloW'rs that bloom in spring, Foretells the fruits that autumn will bring. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Wetthe senior class of Benjamin School, 320 West 107th Street, do hereby make, publish, and declare this as and for our last will and Testament hereby expressly revoking and making null and void any and all Wills and Testaments by us at any time heretofore made. Q The separate articles of the Will may be seen in Miss Hurstfs office after May 28th, 1928. Any party who is interested may make an appointment with Miss Hurst or may be present at the reading of the Will on May 29th, 1928. In witness whereof, I, Frances Levine, Testator, have to this my last Will and Testa- ment subscribed my name and set my seal this 24th day of May, 1928. Signed- FRANCES LEVINE LUCILLE MENSCHEL, Pferidenr DOROTHY KIMMELMAN, Secremry Page Eiglnleen TUSITALA FOR 1928 , CldJr0f'28 COLORS: Valencia Blue and Buff. FLOWERS: Ragged Robins and Yellow Daisies MOTTO: I Take All Knowledge For My Province. SENIOR OEEICERS Preridemf ......... ............................................ L UCILLE MENSCHEL Vice-P1-eridenz .... ..........,.... E THEL LAMBERG Searetary .......... ......, D OROTHY KIMMELMAN Treazrzzrer .,.. ............................................... N AOM1 HALPERT CLASS DAY EXERCISES PART 1 U. S. Amerimfzr ACT 1-As Others See U. S. ACT Il-AS The Advertiser Wants U. S. To Be ACT IIIKAS U. S. Really Is PART Il-CLASS DAY 1. Welcome Address. 5. Statistics. 2. Advice to Juniors. 6. Class Poem. 3. Farewell' to Seniors . 7. Prophecy. 4. Presentation of Key and Club gifts. 8. Last Will and Testament. 9. Class Song. , COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 1. Processional. 7. Presentation of Diplomas. 2. Invocation .............................. Dudley Buck 8. fab BLESSING .................................. Barnby 3. Prayer. Qbj con OF OUR EATHERS .......... de Kavefz 4. Response-ALMIGHTY DEFENDER..K7'677ZJ67' School Chorus 5. fab O GOLDEN SUNSHINE Di Cawfff-Lfffff' 9. Reading of the Honor R011. Cbj BARCAROLLE QTALES OF HOFFMANNJ 10. Granting of Awards' Olfewfmb 11. Tribute and Salute to the Flag. ZINGARESE SERENADE ..... . .............. ....SIf1'EI' School Chorus School Chorus 6. Address ............ Rev. Dr. Stephen S. WiJ'e 12. Recessional. . USHERS Head Urlverr-Hortense Feldman, Helen Geller. Firrt Year High-Blanche Cassidy, Ruth Worms. Second Year High-Dorothy Horowitz, Sylvia Rothstein. Third Year High-Ethel Marx, Sylvia Shakin. Por! Gmdzzazte-Gertrude joffe, Miriam Ramer. Sefziarr-Evelyn Geller, Adele Harrison. Flower Urherf-Rita Goodman, Lynna Kantor, Estelle Kaplan, Frances Kreisman, Frances Lyon. Page Nilzefeefz I .t A 2. .- - TUSITALA FOR 1923 ,Qzpgrqof '29 A, YT X! As a form of diversion for the lschoolj during the Week allotted to them for thei own the girls of the junior class chose to represent the school as it will presumably be in 2228 A. D. They explained themselves tunefully on the lirst morning and sang t themselves, and the school, for the rest of the week. They relieved the teachers on Wediuesday, the second of May, and conducted classes very well indeed. Much amuse- ment was caused by the costumes, and the girls were very cautious about sitting down in their futuristic trousers. The week closed with a junior assembly on Friday morning. THE JUNIOR OLD-TIME-GOO-D-TIME PARTY Quit poking my elbow! How can I balance potatoes on a spoon with you tickling a sensitive portion of my anatomy? There, I carried three beans on one uninterrupted trip! Here goes my fifth marshmallow tonight! These remarks were laughingly voiced by the Seniors at the junior Old-Time- Good-Timew party given in their honor on Thursday, May third, at eight o'clock. There were potato races, bean balancing games, and marshmallow contests, all of which demanded a certain amount of dexterity and skill which various members of the Senior Class displayed. X The awarding of prizes in the auditorium was followed by refreshments in the form of ice-cream, cookies, and candies. A spirit of jollity pervaded, and at the close of the frolic the word 'lsuccess was planted in the breast of every junior and the words happiness and appreciationn were deeply rooted in the heart of every Senior. Page Twenty LITER RY r w Page TIL 6I2fJf-0716 PRIZE POEM EROM ENGLISH II ONE OUT OE MANY BY FRANCES LYON He terraces his footsteps every day, Walks the same blocks, in the very same way, Some pass him by, without even a glance, 4 Others stop and pity-but never give him a chance, Yet there are some who feel for the man And give him a trifle whenever they can. In the turmoil of life, there are many who feign, To be crippled, distorted, and twisted with pain. But our intuition compels us to give To the man we think true and determined to live. The one in the khaki so faded, Q His face so grim and so grayg He fought for his country's honor, And see where he is today. Legless, armless, or blinded, The Answer to his country's call, Now he begs for a few paltry pennies, Date we ever refuse him at all. This poem deserves honorable mention: ' Sou of Tke lvI071f77Z6Z7'li1'EH .........,........................................,............... ....... G RACE SCOTT PRIZE POEM .FROM ENGLISH III O, Moon ADELE HARRISON O, moon, why do you seek to hide yourself Behind yon clinging cloud? Are you fearful that your too 'luminous beauty Will dim my merely mortal eyes? O, moon, thou lone companion of the stars, Do you not weary of your constant vigil? You, who smile everlastingly upon these lowly mortals, O, lift your misty veils-and answer me! Poems deserving Honorable Mention from English III are: A City Arleep ................................................................................................ HELEN GELLER fabez Speakf to the Angel ...... .............. H ORTENSE FELDMAN Page Twenty-Two TUSITALA Fort 1928 TUSITALA Port 1928 WY- - - - PRIZE PO-EMI FROM ENGLISH IV T0 My Mather EVELYN JAFFE Her love is like a ceaseless spring That sparkles in the sun, Her love is like a soaring lark, Whose song is never done. Her love is like a summeris day, And like a throbbing star. Her love is like a moving fire One watches from afar. The poems deserving Honorable Mention from English IV are: Romance ..................,.................................,............................i.............. LUCILLE MENSCHEL T have Thmgr I Love ........ ....... M URIEL FLEISCHMAN Slaipr That Parr .......... ....... N AOMI HALPERT PRIZE STORY-ENGLISH II Il'r All in life Clotber SYLVIA ROTHSTEIN When it became known that Priscilla Ellis was going to Tate College, surprise was expressed on all sides and remarks such as Really, you'd think a girl of her looks and ideas would prefer Smith or Barnard . For Tate's reputation had already reached the small town of Fairwater, Pennsylvania. She had bid her mother good-bye, not in the approved style of Fairwater, but smiling. Now she stood in the Grand Central Station alone. People were hurrying back and forth, but no one paid Priscilla any attention. Priscilla had received strict instructions concerning the trip, and so, following the schedule her mother had planned for her, she hailed a taxi and ordered the driver to take her to Tate College. Upon reaching her destination, she was ushered, after some waiting, into the Matton's office, who, in turn, told her to go to room 415, which was to be hers for the term. After questioning some girls who happened to be around as to how she could find her way about, Priscilla arrived in front of room 415. Opening the door, she stood dumbfounded, for clothes were strewn all around the room, and, in the midst of this mess, stood a girl whom Priscilla believed to be the prettiest she had ever seen. Pager T-zz'e17lyaT!aree f - Wifi -if 'I'USliliAl-A Fun IOQH Oh, Ilm afraid I have the wrong room , gasped Priscilla, I was sure the matron said 4I5. Most probably did, remarked the other girl, didn't think yould have a room to yourself, did you? A pause during which the girls looked at each other. So we're to be room-mates, eh? Guess we'll get along if you give me my own way. My namels Phyllis, what's yours?,' Priscilla gasped at this sudden onrush of questions but finally managed to answer. My stuff will be put away in a few minutes, then, you can start to unpack, added Phyllis. Thus, Priscilla was initiated into the mysteries of college life and the intimate friendship with girls of her own age. Time passed, and now the Christmas holidays were drawing near. A deep friend- ship had sprung up between Priscilla Ellis and Phyllis Edgerton, which many believed had to break soon because of the great difference in the personality of the two girls. It's comell' shouted Phyllis rushing into the room one afternoon towards the end of November. What's come?', questioned Priscilla, who was trying to study for an exam the next day. An invite to spend the week-end of December 14 at the Tower's Long Island home. Bill Edwards will be there, and if he doesn't propose then, he never will, for I'm going out and buy loads and loads of stunning clothes. If clothes can't get him, I guess it'll be all off. I suppose so, still, clothes arenit everything, you know,', answered Priscilla, and then, 'Tm invited to Alicels house party that same week-end, you know, Phyl. I really shouldn't go because all of my clothes look like rags, and Dad wrote that he had lost a lot of money in some deal, therefore I canlt ask him for any money. Howard Waberton will be there and it looks as if my chances for attaching him are rather slim. Oh, Howard won't even notice what you're wearing, retorted Phyllis. All he cares about is the human mind, philosophy, and all that bunkf' The morning of the fourteenth found the girls in a frenzy-classes must be at- tended, baggage packed, and a million and one other things left to the last minute had to be remembered. When this was all done, the girls rushed to classes, asking the chamber-maid to give the bags to the chauffeurs. Four o'clock came around, classes were over, and the bags had gone. There were still five minutes in which to say good-bye. Well, Pris, I wish you all the luck in the world and-Oh, Gosh!-if you don't make Howard Illl never forgive you. Yes, and Phyl, don't you dare allow all those gorgeous clothes to go to waste. This was all that could be said. It was now time for each to board her train, and so each girl started on the trip that was to mean so much to her. At exactly 5:20 two more excited girls could not be found, than Priscilla and Phyllis. As both bags had the same initials, by some unforeseen trick of fate, the maid had given Phyllis' bag to Priscilla's chauffeur and vice versa, Phyllis receiving Priscilla's plain sport dresses, Priscilla, the complete ownership of Phyllis' stunning new outfit. Page Twefzly-Fozfr T U s 1 T A L A F 0 R 1 9 2 s A Q--W4-t maya +1aaa Dinner was to be served soon, and so there was nothing to do but wear each others' clothes. Sunday evening a very much excited girl rushed into Room 415, Hung her bag on the bed, and shouted, Pris! Oh, Pris! where are you?,' Oh, Phyl, here I am, and Priscilla rushed in. Look,,' and Phyllis ungloved a small white hand on which shone a flawless diamond u -1 ring. Congratulations , cried Priscilla, tell me all about it. Well-it was all because of your clothes. My clothes? gasped Priscilla. Yes. Bill explained that he had been in love with me for a long while but hadn't dared to say anything because he was afraid he wouldn't be able to support me in the manner in which I have been accustomed to living, but when he saw me in your plain clothes, he immediately pictured me in a gingham apron, decided I might be able to get used to such a life, and proposed. But say-what's that?,' pointing to a pin Priscilla wore over her heart. i'Why, exclaimed Priscilla, blushing, Howard's frat pin. Not really! cried Phyllis Oh! tell me all about itf' Well, this time it was all because of your clothes. You see, Howard confessed he had always wanted to marry a girl who had both brains and looks. He liked me when he met me, he admitted, but when he saw me in your clothes he made up his mind, therefore the pin, at least until I get the ring. So I guess after all clothes do make the man. rr rr u Honorable Mentionzflinglish II The Emfrilzg ............ ..............,.,..........,........,......................... ....... G R ACE SCOTT Pollyr Dilemma: ................................................................,......................... FRANCES LYON THE PRIZE SHORT STORY FROM ENGLISH III REZ'7'fbZIfi07Z HORTENSE FELDMAN For fifteen years, jerry Phillips had been nurturing a single aim in life: revenge. As he was skillfully manoeuvering his taxicab through a maze of cars, he realized that he was no closer to his objective, -on that day, than he was fifteen years ago, when his hunger for retaliation was first born. These are the circumstances that changed him, almost overnight, from a good-humored, grinning lad to an embittered, scheming man. jerry spent-his youth in a mid-western town. His father, Abe Phillips, was always the butt of Dame Fortunes sprightly jokes. just as soon as he thought some success was about to come to him, an untoward event would immediately shatter all his hopes. There were days when Abe Phillips deprived himself of food in order to provide for his invalid wife and for jerry. Their fortune changed very suddenly. Mr. Phillips had purchased some worthless property, on the outskirts of the city, which no one but such a simple, trusting man as I Page Tu'e11!y-Fire r . .- T ' TUSITALA wir 1939 he would even consider buying. Unexpectedly, the terminus of two great railroads was established there. Abe Phillips, however, was not to enjoy any alleviation of his cares. A smooth-tongued swindler, under the assumed name of Clarence jones, caused Abe to invest not only his own money but the money of a number of rather poor families in some worthless stock. This tragedy darkened j'erry's eyes to everything but his intense horror of life, and an overpowering lust for the blood of the foul perpetrator of the disaster. Jerry knew that the swindler, who called himself Clarence Jones, lived in New York. Jerry had such a clear picture of the man, engraved in his mind, that he could never mistake him. Besides, jones had a scar in the form of a cross on his right temple. jerry, obsessed with the desire for vengeance, soon found himself in New York. He took a position as a taxi driver because he felt that he would thus be enabled to come in contact with many people. Guess 1,11 shoot through Tenth Avenue to avoid the rush. Maybe Illl be able to pick up some of the after-theatre crowd,' said jerry to himself. Subconsciously, only one fervent idea predominated his mind: Where is that day when Clarence jones, blood will pay the debt he owes me? It was two o'clock in the morning before jerry was ready to set out for the garage. He never knew how it happened. While rounding a curve at a moderate rate of speed, a wretched drunkard reeled in front of the cab. jerry could not stop his car before the wheels ran the man over. Jerry hastened to extricate the emaciated mass from under the car. The blood trickled over his hands. Good God, save this man, was jerry's impassioned plea. He was carrying the man into the taxi to rush him to a hospital, when, by the light of the street lamp, jerry descried a ,cross-shaped scar on the unconscious man's right temple. Then, he recognized Clarence jones. The fiend, who had blighted the life of the only two people jerry had ever loved, was at his mercy. The man, whom he had spent his life to kill, was delivered, dying, into his hands. His agonized, pent-up feelings burst forth. jerry realized how easily he could murder him. Murder? Murder that drunken wreck! Was it for this moment he had pawned his precious life? He had consecrated his life to assassinate a fellow creature. How could he, with the inferior wisdom of a mortal, attempt to adjust the balance of Life? Some kind Heaven gave Jerry Phillips the strength to refuse to let that depraved man ruin his life also. Five minutes later, jerry deposited the inebriated, bleeding creature in a hospital. jerry put his whole heart into a fervid prayer, Please, Good Lord, don't let that- poor devil die. However, Jim Stolking, alias Clarence jones, never regained consciousness. jerry was easily absolved from all blame. Nevertheless, the fact that he had killed a man while motoring, unnerved jerry to such a high degree that he resolved never to drive again. ' Now jerry, as we all know by now, always possessed perseverance, this, added to his newly found clearsightedness is helping him to reconstruct the broken vestiges of his life. Those stories deserving honorablesmention are: V The El Tram ........................,................................. ....,..,... H ELEN GELLER Hefzmzrhe .................. ....... ...., 1 . HADELE HARRISON What Could If Be? ..... ....... A DELAIDE SALOMON idgfrwaffiylsfx if A PCT if TNT TUSITALA FOR l928 PRIZE SHORT STORY FROM ENGLISH IV S7lI'lU7'fJ'6 RUTH BACK Out of the night, made horrible by a penetrating cold and a lack of moon and stars, came a knock, which was heard in the warm, well-heated, living room in which Mr. Sotain sat. Mr. Sotain was not the type of person to be frightened by a mere knock at his door at an unexpected hour. But, somehow as he sat in his cozy armchair, reading his daily paper, a shudder went through him. Some people might have attributed this feeling to the natural reaction under such circumstances, and others, old maids and grouchy, worldy-wise doctors, would insist that a cold in the head was the cause. Nevertheless, I firmly state that neither guess is correct, for even Lord, the big police dog, let forth a penetrating whine at the sound of the knock, and hastily ran to the door. 'KHere, Lord, said Mr. Sotain in his low voice, which somehow lacked its usual richness of tone. But Lord kept on whining. At last Mr. Sotain rose from his chair, walked out of the living room, into the foyer, and opened the door. A messenger greeted him and handed a yellow envelope to him. Mr. Sotain tipped the messenger and hastily opened the envelope. I V Although Mr. Sotain was a business man, he was not accustomed to receive tele- grams, for his business of writing newspaper articles made the former type of corre- spondence unnecessary. Hence, he opened th letter hastily, I might even venture to say that his face portrayed a bit of mental anxiety. Come home at once-Dad. These were the only words which greeted his search- ing eyes. The letters pierced him. No reason given, just those cold words. He meditated: Six long years since he had heard any news from his father, his only should-be friend and confidant. Perhaps his father had forgiven him for the decisiveness of hi's youth. Perhaps he shouldn't have decided to leave his father and live by himself in a city, where he had neither frier1ds'or relatives. Quarrels, it has often been said, frequently occur between fathers and sons. But, time was supposed to help to bring about a reconciliation. Secretly, sudden longings to again visit the place of his childhood, where he had known the pleasant caresses of a mother, until he was ten years old, often seized him. Only that last quarrel with Dad over a future career had seemed to sever all ties of love. The father had wished that his son would some day become a prominent physician, but the sonqafter receiving his diploma iseemingly showed ingratitude by expressing a hnal opinion on the subject. I I would rather write newspaper articles for a small town paper with only fourteen dollars a week than ,to be one of the best known doctors in the United States,f' he had said. This statement had ended the father's cherished hopes, and the matter ended with a severe quarrel. The younger Mr. Sotain, then only twenty-eight, left home, and finally procured the position of assistant reporter for a Chicago newspaper. Due to his ability for this type of work, he gradually earned higher positions. But, after all, the work T T Page Tzrfezzffy-Sez'e12 -. ,-.- . ,?4 A TUSITALA rox 1929 meant happiness to him, and as he had reviewed his past, a determined look' sprang into his eyes. He made a decision to go to New York immediately. He packed a few necessary articles for his journey, and within two hours, Mr. Sotain was on a train bound for New York. With the thought of death, he hurriedly stepped from the train at Grand Central Station and ran to the nearest taxi shouting Seven-thirty-five Riverside Drive at the driver and seated himself on the edge of the seat clinching his lists the while. He did not notice the change in the neighborhood but kept urging the chauffeur to drive more quickly. h f When the taxi arrived in front ofa tall imposing apartment house, Mr. Sotain gave the driver five dollars and then ,without waiting for any changexran into the apartment elevator. Mr. Sotain's apartment, he said in a hasty mumble. Apartment six-E, said the calm, black-faced elevator man, to your right, sir. Mr. Sotain's heart began to throb. He mechanically went to the right and rang the door bell. It seemed hours before the door opened. Finally, it opened half-way, and a chorus of very cheerful and excited voices called l'Surprise! It was too much. The man could bear up no longer. As an answer, he fell bodily into the doorway. The next day, the newspapers printed the following account:-p Yesterday Mrs. Charles F. Lanvilleiiprepared a surprise party for the notable Mr. Charles F. Lanville. 'When the hour for the surprise arrived, the door bell rang, followed by a cry of Surprisel by the guests. Instead of the honored guests arrival, the body of a dead man fell into the doorway. The only mark of identification which the man possessed, was a tele- gram reading 'Come home at onceli-signed 'Dad' A The body has been placed in a city morgue where Mr. Sotain of apart- ment 6-B of the same address claimed it as that of his son. The gentleman mumbled some half understood words about a reconciliation. The death has been attributed to a sudden heart attack. u Those girls deserving honorable mention from English IV are: LUCILLE MENSCHEL LILLIAN GRUBER EVELYN JAFFE MURIEL FLEISCHMAN t '--'- X fri., ,-.-,.. ... . Page Twenty-Eiglal 'X TUSITALA FOR 1928 DRAMATICS Page Twenljf-Nine OLOOO -'17---23 1Us1TfxL,x PM mg THE ANNUAL DRAMATIC PRODUCTION OF 1928 Page Tbiriy TUSITALA FOR 1928 A P1'0g1'anz of One Act Playy Prefented by THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS For the Benefit of The Free Scholarship Fund of The New York Child Labor Committee Directed by ALICE L. ANDREWS Head of the Dramatic Art Department of the School WINDMILLS OF HO-LLAND Cart Mynbeer Herlogenbwcb, a rirb farmer .......... .......... L . MENSCHEL Vrozzw Herlogenborcb, bif wife ............ ..,........ L ILLIAN GRUBER Hilda I , fLYNNA KANTOR . . tb ' bt ' ....... Wzlbelrnznaj el' dwg eu LLAURETTA WHITE Bob Yankee, Aineriran faleffnan ..... ................ M . RAMER Hanf ............................................... ........ E . MARX Franz .,......... .................... F . LEVINE Katrina .......... ..... .....,.. R o SALIND PAPERNO Dzztrb Girlf- IRENE ABRAHAM, JEANETTE BERGER, PAULA COEN, FRANCES KREISMAN, CLAIRE LOWENSTEIN, FLORANCE MEISEL, AUGUSTA PERLBINDER Dntcb Boyf- C. ARONAUER, B. BEYER, E. KAPLAN, V. LOWENSTEIN, B, MARX, H. MOSKOWITZ, R. NOVOGROSKI, S. SHAKIN I CAN'T DO THE SUMH QVICTOR HERBERTQ JOYCE BOWDEN, PHYLLIS GREENMAN, CONSTANCE HIRST, SALLY MIRIAM LEONARD. MAXINE MARX, SHIRLEY MOSS, MONA PHILLIPS, ROSALIE SHAPIRO, RUTH KIMMELMAN 'OP-O'-ME-THUMB BY FREDERIC FENS AND RICHARD PRYCE Cart Celefte .............................. ......... .......... s Y LVIA ROTHSTEIN Clein clvI7'.f. Gallmvayj .... ....... G ERALDINE SCHUMAN Rafe jordan ...............,...... .............. E VELYN GELLER Madame Didier ..... ...... M UR1121. FLEISCHMAN Amanda Afflick ........ ....... A DELE HARRISON Horafe Greenfniitb ..... .......... R . ALTSHULER Page Tbirfy-One be ff H A'-A A W -fee?eH TUMTAI. A FOR 19 25 THE LEGEND OE THE WILLOW PATTERN PLATE Cm! The Mizzzilizriiz .............. ....,... .................,... F . LEVINE K00lZg-JE, laif cleziighler ..,.. ...... D OROTHY HOROWITZ Claezaig, laif Tecretezry 1 .....A..... .............. R . GOODMAN' Atteizeliziitx of K00lZg'J81 NATALIE FLEISCHER, BEATRICE FRIEDBERG, FRIEDA HEIT, SYLVIA JANKELSON, GERTRUDE JOFFE, ANNETTE KATZ, MURIEL MILLER, GERALDINE SCHUMAN. Alteizilewlf of Ike Mez1ieliz1'i1z- R. COHEN, E, KAPLAN, G. SCOTT, S. SOLOMON. A TOY TRAGEDY BY ESSEX DANE Cbez1'e1c1fe1'5 Her Royal Highiiexf, Priiieeff E7'77Z6llgd1'L7l6 ......... ...... E VELYN JAFFE The Lady Sigifmizfielez, leer lezfly-iii-iuailiizg ..... ,..... R UTH BACK Dollf Hezzry VIII ..........,,.... ............. ........ H . GELLER Napoleon Bomipizrle ..... ....... H . FELDMAN Oliver Croiiziuell .... ............. H . SHAW Cleopeilm ............... .......... E RANGES LYON Qiieeii Elizizlnefh ...,V.,. ADELAIDE SALOMON joezii of Air .... ....... H ARRIET FREEMAN FASHION REVIEW-DOWN PETTICOAT LANE Pew! IfFizfl9i0izf of Yeflerelay Pegef ........,...4..........,.,..... ....... P I-IYLLIS GREENMAN, SHIRLEY Moss The Girl of Yeflereliiy ..,.. ..4..... ........................... E R ANCES LEVINIE The Girl of Toeliiy ........A. ............ E STIELLE KAEPLAN Iiielieiz Girl .............. .................. G ERALDINE SCI-TUMAN Piirireiif ...A.A.,............ ...... E . AXELBAUM, GLADYS BARTOS Ceziielier Girl ..,...,........,. ...................... B IRDIE REGENSTETN Colonial Girl 4726i Mali ...... ...... L YNNA KANTOR, S, SHAKIN Hoopfkirt Gif-l .....,,.........,......,..... ........ ........,................ D O ROTHY HOROWITZ Soiizfheriz Belle mid her Pizriiier .......,......,... .,... B . FRIEDBERG, FRANCES KREISMAN Bmrle Girl ................................ T .......................... LAURETTA WHITE Gilimii Girl ..,.. ....... C HARLOTTE ARONAUER Merry Willow .... ................ M IRIAM RAMER Page Tloirfy-Two Y TUSITALA FOR 1928 Part II-Fadf ami Ffzfzrief of Today ljnail'-'V fd7Z6 ...................... HENRIETTA COI-IN, FLORENCE PASTERNACK, ROSALIE SHAPIRO School Girl ami Boy .,....,..,.............................................. JOYCE BOWDEN, M. FLEISCHMAN Paffzy G21-Z ,..,.......................................,.. ....... v ITA MOSKOWITZ, BLOSSOM RAPAPORT Delozzzfafzie and leer Dmzrilzg Parmer .................... SYLVIA ROTHSTEIN, R. FRANKENBUSI-I Bridge Fiendf ...... JEANETTE BERGER, ADELE HARRISON, ERIEDA I-IEIT, MURIEL MILLER Sport Giflf ...... ROSLYN ZIMMERMAN, PAULA HOLLINGER, GLADYS DIAMOND, ETHEL MARX Commerfial Ar-iifzf ............,................................... NATALIE FLEISCHER, DORRIS GOODSIDE, LILLIAN GRUBER, JEANETTE BERGER, HILDA MOSKOWITZ, ROSALIND PAPERNO Bzzmzeff Gif-If .. I.............,............................,...,........... IRENE ABRAHAM, BEATRICE BEYER, OERTRUDE JOEEE, ANNETTE KATZ, ELORANCE MEISEL Collegian ...... ................................................................... R ITA GOODMAN Bride ..........,..... ...................................,...............,....................... E VELYN GELLER Her Aztemimzfs ................ SALLY MIRIAM LEONARD, MONA PHILLIPS, CONSTANCE HIRST, MAXINE MARX, JUDITH DEITZ, RITA GOMBERG, ETHEL LAMBERG, NAOMI HALPERT Benjfzmiaz Girl ,.................,..................................................,................ LUCILLE MENSCHEL Uflaerf-J. BRODSKY, B. CASSIDY, j. DEITZ, H. DRITZ, R. GOMBERO, D. GOODSIDE, N. HALPERT, E, HERTZ, E. LAMBERG, G. MILLER, V. KAHN. Com mitleef Tifkezf-I. ABRAHAM, R. GOMBERG, L. KANTOR, H. sIMONs, R. ZIMMERMAN. Pofterf-R. BACK, D. GOODSIDE, E. KREISMAN, A. MYRES. ' Pr0perzie.r-s. JANKELSON, D. MARX, B. REGENSTEIN, R. WORMS. Cmfzmzef-5. DEITZ, N. HALPERT, E. LAMBERG, D. KIMMELMAN. W'INDMILI.S OF 1-IOLLANDH A I ' kiMQPizgR-TZiZl3Il1ilEziee ef - -f TUSITALA FOR 1928 WILL-0'-THE-WISPH-JANUARY, 1928 Will 0' the Wifp The While-faced Girl ....... ...........4..................... ....... H 0 RTENSE FELDMAN The COZHZfl'y'lU077Z6Z7Z .,...... .................... R UTH BACK The Poeff Wife ...... ........ M IRIAM RAMER The Maia! ,...... ........ ...... E V ELYN GELLER Flezzrette 6 C0. Mm. Harry Paymer ....... ..............,........... ....... A D ELE HARRISON Mme. FlEZ!1'6lffE Dzffozn' ....... HELEN GELLER THE MAN OF DESTINY-Bernard Shaw ' Caft Gimeppe .... ........ H . SHAW Lady ........... ........ A DELE HARRISON Napoleon ...... ........ H . GELLER Liezzlenant ..... ....,.......... L . WHITE Pa ge Thizfiy-Fozzz' U Q, L 'T fp- ll l -7 3 oo A H o 'il-l-F? 'lf-Jil-l A11-. LADY OF PAIN-E, R. Delano M1-J. SlJ67'7IZ6l71 ........ CAROLYN GOLDSTEIN jerk White .....,. ...,............, H . GELLER Mary She:-men ............ SYLVIA ROTHSTEIN Ben White ....... ,........ F RANCES LYON Mm, L6ZI'I'f77Z0l'E ............,. EVELYNV GELLER Broekx Rice .......... ...,........,.... E . MARX Imbel Lezrmnore ............ ADELE HARRISON Kate Lee Kemp ...... ....... s YLVIA SHAKIN j. Willow Dodd ................ L. MENSCHEL THE CLOCK SHOP-john Golden Hem jLirrle Durchl .,.. L. MENSCHEL Czzrkoo Clock ........................ A. SALOMON Grezclaefz 1 Clocks SLYNNA KANTOR Gmmlfezzlaer Clock .............. 1. LAZAROFF Alarm Clock .............................. H, SHAW Clerk Nlakev' .............. ....... R . GOODMAN Father Time .......................,........ R, BACK page Thirty-Five ff - TUSITALA FOR 1928 Dmmaztic Arr Dramatic Art is a broad study. It comprises Literary Interpretation, Physical Ex- pression, History of the Stage, including the mechanisms and scenic settings, and Dra- matic Art, or more specifically a course of direction in acting. All these departments of the theatre are made known to us through courses under the already mentioned headings. No education is complete without some experience in connection with the art of acting. It trains the mind to become quickly adaptable to situations in time of necessity. It helps give nnesse and ease when before many people. Everyone is given a chance to appear on a program regardless of their ability. The girls are also taught that it is just as difficult to be a good audience as it is to be a good entertainer. They realize this and take heed of the golden rule Do unto others as you would have others do unto you for they know the feeling of an uninterested audience. It is like playing to four walls, only worse. Four walls are at least quiet. An uninterested audience becomes restless and annoying. - Every Friday morning during the year the Dramatic Art Department gives a pro- gram of selections showing a sample of the work done in class. Among the miscellaneous programs they have observed most of the holidays. Some of the special programs were: The Holly Tree Inn by Dickens, scenes from john Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln , Three Pills in a Bottle by Rachael Field, Joint Owners in Spain by Alice Brown and a group of folk plays Yelenka the Wise , In the Teremw, and l'Tessa's Tongue . The Physical Expression Department has done some very creditable work in pantomimesg notably, Into the Nowherew, which was repeated for the Mothers' meeting. The Literary Interpretation class has studied many of the great writers and gave a Browning program, picking out his best known works. We must not forget to mention the junior Department. No need to fear of a shortage of actresses with such a talented group. X Page Tlairly-Six TUSITALA FOR 1928 ANGUAGE Page Thirty-Se veil TUSITALA FOR 1928 5 L'ABBE CONSTANTINH-FRENCH PLAY '27 Ijannee derniere les Classes de Frangais ont presente Les Precieuses Ridicules et L'Abbe Constantin. Cette annie on va jouer le beau drame d'Esther, ecrit par Racine at Ia demande de Mme. de Maintenon et tire de la Sainte Bibleg et Ia jolie comedie ectite par Rostand entitulee Les Romanesques. Madame de Maifelenafz ........,... Louif XIV .............,..... U 72 Md1'qZljJ .... U ne lvIeZ7'gZliJ'E .... Either .... Elife ......,..... Mard 0 do e e .... A.r,rzz6fzzJ .... A man ....... Le Scribe Le Cboezn' def fezmei Ifmelifef Eafthev' .....NAOMI HALPERT LAMBERG FREEMAN .UFLORANCE MEISEL LUCILLE MENSCHEL ...NFRANCES LEVINE BEYER KIMMELMAN FELDMAN MOSKOWITZ fEVELYN JAFFE j JUDITH DEITZ 1jEANETTE BERGER LSYLVIA SHAKIN Page Thirty-Eight TUSITALA FOR 1928 - Sylvelte ..... Percinet .... Bergamin .... Pafgzzinot .... Simforel Les ofliciers Pfefidenle ........... Vife-Prefidenie Sec1'6fai1'e ......... ' x HLES PRECIEUSES RIDICULESU-FRENCH PLAY '27 Ley R0777d!iEfq7l6J' La Lectrice LAURETTA WHITE du Club Frangais de l'annee 1928: T1'e.r01'zere ................................. . .......... , .........,.............................. .. .. .....ADELE HARRISON GELLER RAMER KANTOR MARX .....LUCILLE MENSCHEL ...UETHEL LAMBERG ...........I-BEATRICE BEYER .DOROTHY KIMMELMAN On s'etait beaucoup amuse aux Reunions du Club Frangais cette annee. On nous a represente une Soiree au Bridge, une Visite aux Galeries Lafayette, et la maison pendant La Sortie de Madame, On a chante des traductions des Chansons populaires du jazz. On nous a fait entendre les discs des chansons chantees par Maurice Chevalier et Mlle. Mistinguette. Et puis, comme piece de resistance, on nous a servi la creme it la glace pour comble de plaisir. Page Tloizfy-Nizie Pati ence-Travailler. -W TUSITALA FOR 1928 Perioile Troizhlee Voila des mots qui ni riment pas. Mais il faut les employer, sans cesse, pendant l'annee scolaire, pour faire des couriers et des interpretes de nos eleves et pour leur faire mieux connaitre er mieux apprecier le genie de la litterature frangaise. JUNIOR FRENCH PLAY The climax of the Friday Morning Assemblies was reached on November 18, when the children of the primary classes presented two French plays to the entire school. The pronunciation was perfect, the diction was clear, and the acting was so clever that even those in the audience who did not understand French were able to follow the stories. Both plays, Les Quatre Saisons et Les Trois Souhaitsj' were very moral and pointed out the wickedness of being selfish and lazy. The cast of Les Quatre Saisons was: The Moihei' ............ ..... The Hated Chilil ..... The Bel01'eel Chilcl I-Viizteir' .................... Spriiig ..... Siiiiziizer .... , Aiflllillll ..,.. Inf Fairy .... 21icl Fairy ...... ircl Fairy ............................... .,............................. ,......... Those who took part in Les Trois Souhaitsw were: A Wooelezzzifer Hir Wife ........ A Fairy El'77!tZl2L'E .... feizizize .,... Alire ...... Gezhriell e .... LA RECREATION PERDUE Nelly ..............................,....., ............,.... .......HILDA SIMONS ........MONA PHILLIPS ..RUTH KIMMELMAN .,....HENRIETTA COHN ......ROSALIE SI-IAPIRO PHYLLIS GREENMAN ........yoYcE BowDEN ...WMAXINE MARX ....coNsTANcE HIRST ......SALLY LEONARD BLOSSOM RAPAPORT ...........SHIRLEY MOSS .....,jOYCE BOWDEN .BLOSSOM RAPAPORT .......RITA GOODMAN ..........GLADYS BARTOS CLAIRE LOWENSTEIN . .... DOROTHY LEVINE Bert-eiire, Miz Pozipee chei-ie'f ...,, ..... J oYcE BOWDEN, sH1RLEY Moss Page Foriy TUSITALA FOR 1928 H--1--N - SPANISH DEPARTMENT ' El Toremior La comedia El Toreador, presenrada por las ninas de las clases de espanol, fue muy divertida y bien representada. ' Es la historia de dos jovenes, Fernando y Teresa Qrepresentados por Miriam Ramer y Sylvia Jankelsonj que se aman, pero no pueden Casarse porque el tio de Teresa QFrances Levinej necesira mucho dinero para pagar sus deudas. No permire que su sobrina se case sino con un hombre de mucho dinero y Fernando es pobre. Un rico aleman fLillian Gruberj llega a Espana. Viene a ver una corrida de toros. El famoso toreador del lugar ha muerro. El aleman ofrece diez mil duros por un roreador. Los maradores, banderilleros y roreadores, bajo su jefe Punl-zo Doro fl-Iazel Drirzj se declaran en huelga y Fernando decide pelear con el roro. Para evirar que el lo haga, la associacion de roreros inrenta robarse a Teresa y a su ria Prudencia fEvelyn Gellerj. Fernando y su amigo Manuelo QEstelle Kaplanj las soeorren. Fernando tambien salva al Rey fSylvia Shakinj que ha Cruzado el Arlanrico en aeroplano. El Rey, por gratirud, le da 'diez mil duros. Dona Prudencia y Manuelo anuneian su compromiso. Punko Doro y Carmela fLynna Kanrorj se reunen. Fernando y Teresa quedan muy felices. El Cirrzzlo Er 112511501 El Circulo Espanol fue formado el 30 de noviembre por las ninas que esrudian el idioma espanol. Las reuniones son siempre muy interesantes, el programa basranre variado y los juegos muy diverridos. Directorio PI'6.fiDi67ZlLZ .......... ................,. ...... M 1 RIAM RAMER V266-P1'6Iil!67Zfd ............. NAOMI HALPERT Secreffzrm ...,.... ....., D oRoTHY KIMMELMAN TGIOVBIZZ ..... ........... F RANCES LEVINE Um: de lar Amwzblear Erllnzliolfzr En una de las Asarnbleas que se reunen los viernes por la manana, El Circulo Espanol presento K'La Primera Dispuraf comedia en un aero, Es una graciosa escena de una disputa entre una mujer y su marido. Resulto muy animada e interesanre y fui muy aplaudida por todos los que a ella asistieron. Los personajes fueron Isabel QNaomi Halpertj, Eduardo fFrances Levinej y Tia Manuela QLynna Kantorj. Page Forfy-Ozze - TUSITALA FOR 1928 HEIN TOLLER EINFALJJ'-GERMAN PLAY '27 Die Sonderbfzre Reife der Bremen Dieses jahr wird ein vorrrefiiiches in der Lufrfahrrkunst sein. Die Reise des deurschen Luftschiffes Bremen har viel geran, nichr nur fiir die Kunst des Lufrfahrtes sondern auch fur die Wissenschafr, Am zwolfren April um vier Uhr Morgens sind zwei Deutsche und ein Irischer von Irland in dem deurschen Lufrschiff weggefiogen. Ihr Ziel war Neu York. Sie Probierten den arlantischen Gzean von Europa zu Amerika zu uberfiiegen. Beirn Anfang war das Wetrer sehr fein aber nachdem sie den Mittel-Atlantik erreichren, kam plorzlich ein grosser Sturm hervor. Der Wind regte, die Nebel wurde sehr dick und die kiihnen Fiieger harren grosse Nor. Die drei Miinner irrren sich und start in Neu York sind sie in Greenley Insel gelandet. Das Schiff war ein bisschen zerscmerrert aber sonst waren die Flieger sehr giuckiich. Dar DQZIIJCIJE Spiel 110112 leizien frzlar Am Ende Ietztes jahr haben die deurschen Kiassen ein lusriges Spiel Ein Toller Einfa11 priisentiert. Es war ein sehr gutes Sriick und erfreure das Gehor. Friiulein Ruth Bach und Friiulein jeanerre Berger haben vornehmende Rollen gespielr. Das gauze Spiel har einen sehr grossen Erfolg gehabr. Die Lieder und Tiinze haben die Zuhorer sehr gut amiisierr. Page Foriy-Two TUSITALA FOR 1928 Im Daller In der letzten Woche des jetzigen jahres haben die allgemeinen deutschen Klassen ein Schauspiel Im Dalles vorgestellt. Das Stuck war eine Komodie und das Gehor hat sich sehr gut amusiert mit herzlichen Lachen. Die Rollen waren sehr danlcbar so gut als die schone siisse Musik und die lehhaften Tanze. Alle Schiilerinen haben viel Talent gezeigt. DIE DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT Dieses jahr hat die deutsche Gesellschaft einen grossen Erfolg. Die Samrnlungen fanden einmal jeden Monat start. Sie wurden auf Deutsch der parliamenterischen Richtungen nach, verwahlt. Wahrend der Sammlungen haben die Mitgliederinnen allerlei deutsche Lieder gesungen und auch Gedichte gesphrochen. Die Beamten der Gesellschaft sind: Pziiridefztm ................................................ ..,..................... F RAULEIN RUTH BACK Vine-Priifidezztifz ...... ........ F RAULEIN JEANNETTE BERGER Schriftfzihrerifz ..... .....i... F RAULEIN MURIEL FLEISCHMAN Sclaazrzmeirreffin i.... ................ ........................ F R AULEIN NAOMI HALPERT Ein Spiel Blazubm'! Zu der Sprachversammlung hat die deutsche Gesellschaft ein Schauspiel in einem Akt, von Ruth Back und Muriel Fleischman geschrieben, vorgestellt. Alle Charaktere in dieser alten Geschichte trugen moderne Kleider. Sie waren Muriel Fleischman als Blaubart, Ruth Back, seine Frau, Naomi Halpert, als die Schwester Anna, und die zwei Briider spielten Beatrice Friedberg und Dorothy Kimmelman. LEBWOHL Frei mzcfa Srhiller Lebtwohl, ihr Lehrer, ihr geliebten Freunde, Ihr treuen Kameraden, lebet wohl! Wir Studenten werden Euch nicht wieder sehen, Miissen sagen nun ein traurig Lebewohl. Lebtwohl, ihr Biinke und guten, alten Bucher! Du Benjamin, holde Schule dieser Stadt, Die oft uns Freude macht fiir unsere Muhe, Nun gehen wir und nimmer kehren wir wiederl Dil D D D i DD ipQQgQiFL,ffylTfgm if TUSITALA FUR 1928 LATIN DEPARTMENT Ordines Latini in conventu scaeuam de vita Romana dam. Cicero ab Caesare Iegatos, qui quid novi de proelio nuntiant, recipit. Item Quirites amicosque, qui res gestas temporum secum agunt, recipit. Recej7Zi0 Cicerolzif prizmz lucej' Prolagzzf ..................,.......... ...SYLVIA ROTHSTEIN T ewzpm .,...,. ...,... 6 3 B. C. Lorm ...... ..... A TRIUM CICERONIS Permmze Cirero, cafzml R077Zd7ZZ!J .... .. .... ....................,..................,......................... H . GELLER Legal! ab Caemre ...,..,.......... ,...... .........,......,........................... R . ZIMMERMAN, H. SHAW F. HEIT, G, SHUMAN, E. MARX, G. SCOTT, R. PAPERNO, C. LOWENSTEIN Qzfiriffef et Amifi: G. Pofizpejm ...... FELDMAN C. Afzzfwzizu .... ..... E . AXELBAUM C, Poffzpfifzzu ...... . ..... R. GOMBERG L. Lzzrzzllm .... ..,... E , HERTZ Poelae: A. Arabian ..... ,....... .... M . RAMER P, Virgilizu ........, . . ..... M. FLEISCHMAN Terefzfia, zzxov' Cirerwzif .................................................................................... M. MILLER Fpzmzzlae ........ B. CASSIDY, R. WORMS, G. BARTOS, E. SALTZMAN, A. PERLBINDER, A. MYRES Serwzf ..... ..................... A ........... J ,.... .... ............................................................ s . s OLOMON A Cczmfnf- GaudeamL1s igiturf' Omnes discipuli. ! JUNIOR FRENCH PLAY-1927 Page Forty-Fam' ORGANIZATIONS TUSITALA' FOR 1928 - ' FIRST BASKET BALL TEAM FIRST BASKETBALL GAME -- February 10th, 1928 The first game of the four basketball games played by the three teams of the Benjamin School for the championship tookplace today at the Harlem Y. W. C. A Team I in a slow, uninteresting game defeated. Team II by a score of 32 to 17. The members of the school present displayed little enthusiasm which may account for the poor work on the Part of the players. SECOND BASKETBALL GAME February 17th, 1928 Today Team II gained a well-earned victory in play against Team I. The score was 22-16. The game was made most interesting by the fine playing of Team Il. Team I did very poorly. The players are perfecting their grace and nimbleness in falling, as well as in jumping for the baskets. Page Forty-Six TUSITALA FOR 1928 4 SECOND BASKET BALL TEAM THIRD BASKETBALL GAME February 24th, 1928 The game played today between Team H and III can truly be called a farce. The score was 41-1 in favor of Team II. It was in vain that the members of Team III labored to get the ball over to their forwards. The second team with great vim and vigor prevented every move. The crowd attending was most enthusiastic. Team II is to be complimented on its fine playing. FOURTH BASKETBALL GAME 4 March 9th, 1928 Amid cheers and mad yells the hnal game of the season came to a close. Team I was victorious with a score of 23 to Team ll's 18. A Both teams played excellently, Team I surpassing the expectations of the onlookers. Some beautiful passes were made by the players. This was by far the best game of the season and a most fitting close for the end of the year. All the games were held at the Harlem Y. W. C. A., the ofhcial training quarters of the teams, and with the exception of the last game, were refereed by Miss Janette Vosseller, the physical training instructor of the school. The final game was umpired by an outside oHf1cial. EEgQ y-Se vel aw-W a TUSITALA Fon 1928 ' 'g'umoR PICTURE If! i ETHEL LAMBERG The desire to band together is characteristic of all human beings. We have our general organizations out of necessity, but we have our honor societies because we are possessed with an instinct of gregariousness. Although we always try to have a friendly spirit between the two societies, there still exists at present a deep fault. Some call it a necessary evil. That one's loyalty to her society should turn to narrow-minded partisanship is not the logical sequel of the ideals of societies. Perhaps, the best of Benjamin's ability in every activity is not localized in our particular society. The best liked girl in school may not be in our society either. The I T Luncheon The annual I T Luncheon was held at the Biltmore Hotel, Wednesday, December the fourteenth. Several of the alumnae were present. We are always glad, to welcome the old girls and see them come back and take an interest in the school's activities. Speeches were made by Mrs. Benjamin, Ethel Lamberg, Lucille Menschel, Helen Geller, and a recitation was given by Adele Harrison. After the luncheon we went to see The Connecticut Yankee. A Page Forty-Eight T WTWTTVA Q TUSITAIQA FOR 1928 A H A Editorial . FRANCIS LEVINE So many people ask me what the object and purpose of our honor societies are that I feel an explanation is timely. Perhaps the girls in school, who do not belong, wonder, too. Each society tries to select those girls for members who are outstanding in the school. In order to be eligible a girl must pass all of her work, she must exhibit some genuine school spirit, she must be affable and kindg and she must stand for the right things-honesty, integrity, and probity. The purpose of the H A organization is to help the newgirls by making them our friends. The old girlsn try to make the path to glory easier for the Unew girls by holding their hands and advising them concerning the ideals of Benjamin, The spirit of friendly rivalry which exists between the two societies at Benjamin helps the girls in the expression of the best they have, we do not sponsor petty feelings or smugness. Each year we try to grow a little better by increasing our energies. H A Banquet On Tuesday evening, May 9, the H A Girls, accompanied by Miss Hurst, held their annual banquet at the Hotel Roosevelt. Frances Levine was toastrnistress, and a good number of alumnae attended. After dinner the girls visited the broadcasting studio of Station WRNY, which is situated at the Roosevelt. vlzzge F01'f3INi1ze TUSITALA FOR 1928 UHOW TIME PASSES -CLASS PLAY '27 S ALUMNAE EDITORIAL BY DOROTHY SKIRBOLL A year after graduation one feels entirely differently about school than one did in undergraduate days. During school years most students yearn to be free-free of the every day drudgery of school life. When one leaves school, she comes to the realiza- tion that there is no freedom. There are always routines, duties, and responsibilities. The school girl has less responsibility than any other individual of society. She is cared for and guarded in every Way. It is not until she leaves school that she is really forced to think and act for herself. Things are expected of her. She must take her place as an adult citizen of the world. . One of the greatest lessons learned after graduation from school is that no one human being is indispensable. We think while we are under-graduates that we are an entire unit in ourselves, the whole wheel as it Were, a person of individual im- portance. When We return to the Alma Mater after Commencement, we find that some- one else has successfully filled our place. We are only a cog in the wheel, just a small part of the great unit of Society. When we first realize this fact, we lose our feeling of self-importance. After this we are prepared for lifeg we are socialized members of Society. i H Page Fiffy TUSITALA FOR 1928 School is indeed a great preparation for life. We learn to take defeats we do not deserve, to be unselfish, and to be tolerant. Now we look back upon incidents that seemed tragedies at the time of their occurrence. We are glad that such things happened, for they have taught us how to accept the disappointments that will come to us in life. We who are the alumnae would not trade for anything in the world the memories of experiences we had at Benjamin, the friendships and associations we formed, and the practical lessons we learned. Our school life is a closed book which we can open from time to time to live again its pages. To you who are graduating, we of the alumnae extend our felicitations and our deep admiration. To you, the undergraduates, we bid you Make the most of what you yet may spend. E11 ga gemems NETTIE BROWN, '27 to Mr. Arthur M. Densen of Hackensack, N. 1. ZELMA CRESHKOFF, '27 to Mr. Kalman Eisenbud of New York. JULIA WEISS, '27 to Mr. Isadore Klein of Louisville, Ky. BLANCHE ZIMMERMAN, ,25 to Mr. Abraham Singer of New York. Ma1'1'iage5 FLORA BART, ,2O to Mr. Herbert Brody of Knoxville, Tenn., February 12, 1928. CLARISSE BERNARD, '26 to Mr. Lawrence Cowen of New York, March 8, 1928. MARY BOIARSKY, l22 to Mr. joseph Ralph Cohn of Charleston, West Virginia, September 15, 1927. BLANCHE M. BROWN, '23 to Mr. A. Alan Lane of New York, April 24, 1928. ELEANOR CORNEZ, ,27 to Mr. Willy Nordwind, january 24, 1928. LILLIAN FRIESLER, '27 to Mr. Murray M. Green of New York, November 27, 1927. SELMA JAFFE, '26 to Mr. Arthur Brandwein of New York, june 2, 1927. ELIZABETH KESTNER, '24 to Mr. Harry L. Jacobs of Kansas City, Mo., July 12, 1927. DOROTHY LANDESMAN, l21 to Mr. Lasalle Felheim of Cleveland, Ohio, May 18, 1927. SADYE Sl-IAPIRO, '26 to Mr. William Kassel of Cincinnati, Ohio, April 3, 1928. FRANc1skA STERN, '25 to Mr. Louis Cohen of New York, April 19, 1928. MARIE WALDMAN, '26 to Mr. Walter Levenson of New York, January 20, 1928. Page Fiffy-One -- TUSITALA FOR 1928 Births To Mr. and Mrs. William Frank QMOLLIE BURSTEIN, '17j, a son, February 21, 1928. To Mr. and Mrs. jesse Potter QESTY HARRISON, '19j, twin sons, june 26, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Chaitin fFRANCES HOLLANDER, '22j, a son, May 27, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer CJOSEPHINE KAHN, '23Q, a daughter, Nov. 26, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hoffman fGLADYS KATZ, '24j, a son, November 28, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. jean J. Starke fBEATRICE L. LACKS, '19j, a daughter, February 14, 1928. To Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Goldman QGERTRUDE LEVY, '24j, a son, October 29, 1927. To,Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Winik fSYLVIA PIERMONT, '23j, a son, june 27, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Richheimer QESTELLE SALTSER, '23j, a son, july 5, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Jesse QHELEN SUSSMAN, '2Oj, a daughter, May 25, 1927. Alzzmmze Activities JEAN DECKINGER, '27, is taking a Secretarial Course. CAROLYN EMANUEL, '27, has been holding a secretarial position. Mrs. john Wiener QDOROTHY FIELDS, '22j, is writing lyrics for revues and songs. FANNIE GALUTEN, '27, has entered New York University. CARROL HIRSCH, '27, has entered New jersey College for Woinen. STELLA LACHER, '25, is taking some courses in Physical Training at New York Univ. FLORENCE LIPSETT, '27, is taking a Secretarial Course. PAULINE MEKSIN, '27, is studying Dramatic Art at the Laboratory Theatre. HELEN NELSON, '27, is attending Virginia College. PAULINE RING, '27, is attending Virginia College. ' CLARA ROSENBLATT, '27, is taking extension Work at Columbia. DOROTHY ROSENTHAL, '26, is studying Music at the Damrosch Institute. SYLVIA ROSENTHAL, '26, is taking extension work at Columbia. BEATRICE SARNOFF, '27, is attending Long Island University. MILDRED SHACKMAN, '26, is taking a course in Interior Decorating at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. FLORICE SILVER, '27, is continuing with her Music and the study of Languages. BLANCHE SILVERMAN, '27, is attending Long Island University. DOROTHY SKIRBALL, '27, has entered the University of Southern California. ' LEONA TROEDER, '27, is taking a Kindergarten Course. Page Fifty-Two TUSITALA Foil 1928 W -if f THE HOME-GIRL ELECTION Sunday morning, October 30 fthe morning after initiationj, the Home girls elected their ofhcers for the ensuing year. This year the following girls were elected as oHicers for the Home Girl group: Preridenr .............................. .................. R UTH BACK Vice Preridenz .............,..... .......... F RANCIS KREISMAN Ser1'eM1'y ......... ......... G ERALDINE SCHUMAN T1'eafff1'e1' ....... ......,......... A NNETTE KATZ THE DAY-GIRL ELECTION On Monday morning, November lst, the day girls assembled in the study hall for the election of their officers. The following girls were elected: Preficienzf .........,..... ,................,.......... ................................................... L U CILLE MENSCHEL Vine P7'6.filll67Z'Zf ...... .......... .......... E T HEL LAMBERG Serretazry ......... .......... H ELEN GELLER Treazmrer .,.. ....... R ITA GOMBERG STUDY HALL BOX One of the sources of revenue for our scholarship is the Study Hall Box. The girls are all anxious to put our twins through school in grand style, evidently, because the little box is crammed full of I.O-.U.'s and nickels-for, you see, every time a girl speaks without permission she contributes a nickel to the fund. Then, in Fridaytmorning assemblies, the box is opened and the I.O.Ufs are redeemed. So far, the twins have each gotten a fur coat and three pairs of hose out of the returns from promiscuous palaver. THE MOTHERS' MEETING As has been the custom for a number of years, Wednesday, November 16, the mothers of the Benjamin girls held a meeting at the school. The day and home girl officers received the guests, and introduced them to Mrs. Benjamin. Mrs. Benjamin talked to the mothers, asked for their cooperation, and explained the work and requirements of the school. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Dramatic Art class entertained the guests with a pantomime which was enjoyed by all. Sandwiches, cakes, coffee, tea, and bonrbons were served, during which time a pleasant social hour was enjoyed by the mothers and the teachers. The purpose of the Mothers' Meeting was to help the mothers and teachers to become better acquainted. Page Fifly-Three - TUSITALA FOR 1928 IN KING LUGDUBIS FOREST A Play in Three Scenes by M. A. JAGENDORF Cart Towlew Tim01zfThree Fauns ..... Teryl 1 Iollzmflael Two Fezlrief ..... Mermz 5 Galclenelyilcl .................... The Priizfeff .........,........... Old Queen Gmmlmotlaef' ....,. Lady Nczpm ck ................... Kzfzg L21 gflllb ......................... Loral Chmrelloz' Sborlfzofe Blue H erezlcl .....................4 Yellow Herald ..... Reel H emlcl ........,....... De1f'il'J Gmmlmotlaer .... The Devil ........,....,...... fPHYLLIs GREENMAN RUTH KIMMELMAN L MONA PHILLIPS S- JOYCE BOWDEN IFLORENCE PASTERNACK .....,...............sHIILLEY Moss ......SALLY MIRIAM LEONARD ...............VITA MOSKOWUITZ ,.....DOROTHY LEVINE .......,..FRANCES LYON ........HENRIETTA CO1-IN .......ROSALIE SHAPIRO .......CONSTANCE HIRST ........MAXINE MARX .....f......HILDA SIMONS ......BLOSSOM RAPAPORT Page Fifty-Fam' TUSITALA FOR 1928 -- - THE CHILDRENS INITIATION - BY PHYLLIS GREENMAN The children did not have as severe an initiation as the big girls, but they had enough. The first thing you did was to take off your shoes and stockings, then you went into study hall and the light was put out. As your name was called you went out and were blindfolded and led around with bare feet, and the girls put cloves on the floor. just before you went into Mrs. Taylor's room somebody spilt powder on you, and you were initiated. G, R. The boarders of the junior Department, on December 7, 1927, formed a club called G. R. Later on a few days girls were invited to join. Meetings are held each week and a program is given. At Christmas, candy was sent to Miss Minor for the poor children. The G. R. girls gave a party on Valentines Day for the facmlty and older home girls. A play called 'lThe Queen of Hearts was given and heart shaped cookies and candies were served. All had a very good time. Our club is growing and we hope we shall have a fine, big club like I T and H A. be t page erzffyim e f TUSITALA FOR l93b Awnrdx 1927 The Ernixlyne Borlarocb '21 Loving Cop for tloe all-ronnd girl ..,,............ PAULINE MEKSIN I T Loving Crip for ibe laigbexl :meroge in the xcbool .................. HORTENSE FELDMAN Gold Medal for lbe lolglaext average in lbe Senior Claxx of ibe Amdennc De porlnzent .................................................................... DOROTHY SKIRBOLL H A Hoppinexxu Gold Medal for tbe bexl xeroife to lbe xebool ........ DOROTHY SKIRBOLL For llae bex! work in Englixla .................................................................. DOROTHY SKIRBOLL For tbe bex! work in flee Sewetnriol Depezrivnenz' ........ ...... C AROLYN EMANUEL For the bex! worla in rbe junior Depomnenil ........,.....x.. . ............. SHIRLEY MOSS For Zbe bert work in the Dramatic Art D6pd1 f77Z97ZIf ....... ....... P AULINE MEKSIN fLILLIAN FRIESLER IHELEN GELLER Honorable llflenlion ..... ....... 1 ADELE HARRISON LDOROTI-IY SKIRBOLL FNETTIE BROWN Underwood cefiijimlex for xpeed and ezrmrfzey in lypezzwizfing ........ 4ZELMA CRESHKOFF LCAROLYN EMANUEL For eyfrient work in xolieiting odverlixefnenzfx for flee Tnxitezld .................. LYNNA KANTOR Honor Roll for tbe Year Academic Department Secretarial Department HORTENSE FELDMAN HELEN GELLER CAROLYN EMANUEL ADELE HARRISON FRANCES KARSH cARRoL HIRSCH ELEANOR CORNEZ lL1f1i0f Depflffmellf DOROTHY SKIRBOLL NETTIE BROWN SHIRLEY MOSS AN IDEAL BENJAMIN GIRL Miriam Ramerls eyes Lucille Menschel's complexion Charlotte Aronauer's hair Naomi Halpert's smile Sylvia Rothstein's hgure Frances Levine's clothes Geraldine Schumanfs disposition Hortense Eeldmarfs intelligence Ethel Lambergls school spirit Rita Goodmans pep Dorothy I-Iorowitz'S dancing Adele I-Iarrisorfs dramatic ability ildlfly-Six SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TUSITALA FUR 1028 RECEPTION RUTH BACK For twenty-three years Mrs. Benjamin has welcomed both the new and the old girls to the School. This year, a charming group of girls gathered in the reception hall on the evening of September the thirtieth. . A marked willingness to make friends seemed to be the outstanding feature of this group of interesting girls. The newcomers were presented to their future faculty and then the old girls played the piano and sang. Many friendships were formed among the girls, some of which will last a lifetime. The alumnae were present and they assisted in giving all of the desired explanations pertaining to the past accomplishments of the school, to the inquisitive new girls. just as Mrs. Benjamin had again proved her success as hostess, the lateness of the hour was realized by the girls. Reluctantly, the Good Nights sealed another inter- esting evening, spent at4Benjamin. UPTOWN TRIP Friday, October 14, was a day that we all looked forward to with pleasure, and now that it has passed, we think of all the places we went. First, we went to the Van Cortlandt Mansion in Van Cortlandt Park. The interior of the mansion was very interesting, as the furnishings used by the Van Cortlandts were on display. We all enjoyed seeing the room where George Washington had stayed. , From the Van Cortlandt Mansion we went to the home of Edgar Allen Poe. It was a very small, three-room cottage, but we were all anxious to see the home that had inspired Poe to write his wonderful pieces of literature. The Hall of Fame was the next place we went. There we saw busts of many of America's outstanding men and women. There were busts of statesmen, writers, and soldiers. This was very interesting to all of us, especially as it was located on the N.Y.U. campus. In the jumel Mansion we saw many valuable relics of the Revolutionary days, as well as the room that George Washington had used for his New York headquarters. The trip was quite enjoyable and we were all glad to have had the opportunity and privilege of seeing so many historical places. TARRYTOWN TRIP Hurry, girls! You are going to be late! No, don't bother about the mail, Mimi, I'll give it to you in the bus, said Mrs. Yost. Such was the excitement as we crowded into the big bus and settled ourselves in anticipation. Even the great event of mail distributions could not quiet our voices. We started in a wild uproar. Page Fifty-Eigbl TUSITALA FOR 1928 The loveliness of the day helped to make the trip very enjoyable. We went straight to Sing Sing and were shown through the buildings. It was very interesting, and we were all surprised at the amusements allowed the prisoners. Some of them were actually playing tennis, baseball, and football. The chapel was very large and divided into sections for the different denominations, each of which has its own minister. The prisoners are even allowed to go to school for an hour and a half each day to try to improve their education. We learned that most of the prisoners are very ignorant. There were two buildingsg an old building which is soon to be discarded, and a new one which is almost complete. The new building is a great improvement over the old prison and has many conveniences that the old one does not afford. After leaving Sing Sing, we went to see the grave of Washington Irving. We were all very anxious to see the grave of the distinguished early American writer who has written so many interesting and delightful stories of a period in our history that seems little more than a dream. But of all the interesting things we saw, nothing surpassed the estate of Helen Gould. The greenhouses were unbelievably large, and we were all charmed by the beautiful flowers. We left the place with many regrets, even though we knew that supper was waiting for us in the bus. INITIATION OF THE NEW HOME GIRLS October 13, 1927-the fatal night of initiation had arrived. Ten girls, grey-faced, gasped as one, ten hearts thudded to the choking point, ten pitiful lower lips quivered and were manfully restrained-the bell had rung. Although it is normally a cheerful, fussy sort of a bell, Thursday night its ring had a funereal overtone which was quite in keeping with the air of the whole school, for that knell was the signal. for a series of horrors. The door opened, and a most uninquisitorial-looking figure appeared, garbed in pink rornpers. Innocent it seemed, indeed, but we new girls had penetrated the mask, and we knew the diabolical mind that dwelt behind it. One by one, blindfolded and trembling, we were led down the stairs, our bare feet cruelly lacerated by the thousands of racks-later found to be cloves-on the steps. Down the stairs, feeling blindly before us, into a quiet little room, dark as the inside of a coffin. Monstrosities filled the air, created by the brains of those grey huddled figures there, mediaeval tortures were pictured-prayers offered up-misdeeds regretted -little kindlinesses thankfully remembered. Wills were made, old hates and new grudges forgotten, oh, many a girl made her peace with God in that quiet little room! And ever and anon, as a shriek rang out from beyond, a concerted shiver ran through the room, and a traitorous sob broke from our very hearts. One by one, we were led out .... oh, let us be merciful and draw a curtain over the slaughter! When the blindfolds were removed, we stood and looked at each other, too dazed evenlto speak. And then, as we began to take in the details, somebody started to snicker, and in a moment all ten of us were rolling on the floor with laughter. Molasses Y V V niwnvi VM Y iiiiir M -- H O O Win YVVY V O 74 T T Pdgdffifwy-Nflle aae----ee - A f f TUSITALA Fon 1923 from head to foot, gory looking brands on forehead, chin, and handsg hair covered with paste-fit is little wonder we laughed, The teachers, who had bloodthirstily watched the whole thing, were inarticulate with mirth, the old girls, exhausted by their noble efforts, could only smileg but I think that we poor victims, sore as we were, enjoyed it most of all, since we realized that the horrors were over and that at last we were real Benjaminites. And when the sandwiches that the inquisitors had prepared were brought forth, our happiness was complete. We fell upon them with whoops of joy, sat down cautiously, and 'Qwent at itf' I know that a wilder looking bunch has never been seen, but a more enjoyable time has never been had. THE TI-IANKSGIVING DINNER AND PLAYS In a spirit of true scientific inquiry even at the expense of personal comfort, the home girls of the Benjamin School set out the evening of November 18, 1927, to de- termine the exact amount of food the normal female body can accommodate. I regret to state that the experiment was not quite completed, for the supply gave out before the demand was entirely satisfied. However, as far as they went, the results were incredible. Although there were one or two who faltered as the last piece of fruit, the majority of the girls could have eaten on indefinitely. When it became evident that no more material for experimentation was forth- coming, we sat for a moment with glazed eyes and stertorous breathing and then arose. Although the air had been full of song during dinner, after the meal we were incapable of anything more, than a sort of rhythmic gurgling, which, however, expressed our complete satisfaction with the world in general and the school in particular. After we had recovered somewhat from the dinner, the guests began to arrive for the plays. 'They trickled in in deceptively small groups, but when it came to getting them all in for the performance we realized how many people were interested in the school. The two clever little plays, The Clock Shop , and Lady of Pain , were given with a touch worthy of professionals, and more than once the unobtrusive presence of mind of the principals was brought to our notice. Our Dramatic Art Classes give promise of several budding geniuses already. WITHIN THE LAW To steal-a kiss. To beat-a carpet. To kill-time. To fight-life's battles. To speed-good news. To shield-a friendls honor. Page Sixty TV I -TAM TUSITALA Fon l928 THE H A CAST-OFF PARTY On Tuesday night, November 29, our Benjamin School was a veritable Vanity Fair. On second thought, though, the clothes that were discarded could scarcely be called Vanities. Clothes-under and outer, shoes, hose, hats, coats-all went into one collection, until the H A's had quite a respectable haul to send to Miss Minor. As a matter of fact, very few evening gowns and chiffon unmentionables appeared, the contributions were amazingly sane and useful. After unloading, we crowded into the auditorium, and were entertained by a striCtly non-educational travelogue. Whether this was a reward for the generous casting-off, or whether the casting-off was the price of admission for this, still remains a mystery. Anyhow, it was thoroughly enjoyable, and very well presented. We fear however, that one young lady has blighted forever any hopes she may once have had of feminine leads in sundry schoolplaysg she is doomed, Qon the stage, at any ratej to wear the pantsl' for evermore. A delightful finish to a delightful evening was added by bars of chocolate, ice-cream, cakes, and lollypops passed by bull-fighters, sailors, and-I forget whether they're ginrickshas or geishas, anyhow, they're japanese. After eating almost all we could hold, we stuck our lollypops in our cheeks and thanked our collective hostess, and withdrew to speak thus, The third scene, wasn,t it darling? Oh, I thought the Spanish one was cute, didn't- That's the one I mean, halfwit-.U And so on, far, far, into the night. ' CHRISTMAS DOLLS Best bibs and tuckers on, little feet stuck out in a straight row, the dolls at the Christmas dance ornamented the mantels and chaperoned the festivities beautifully, to say nothing of the enjoyment the guests got out of playing with them. They had their night of pleasure, sowed their little wild oat, and were sent the next day to Miss Minor for the poor children. All of them, from the infant that drained his inexhaustible bottle, to the twin pickaninnies, left very reluctantly, because even dolls love the whirl of mad night life as typified at Benjamin, but they went. The intrepid young man in his plane, the Spirit of Benjamin, was adjudged the best of all. His sponsor, Adelaide Salomon, got the first prize, and all those girls who had dressed their own proteges received honorable mention. Page Sixfy-Ozze TUSITALA Pon 1928 THE I T ENTERTAINMENT The I T invites you to be their guest on Thursday evening, March 8, at 8 o'clockf' This was the invitation which was posted on the bulletin board a few weeks before the above date. The girls knew nothing as to the nature of the party, but were only cordially invited to attend. The evening finally arrived. After being ushered into the auditorium, the guests were most surprised to behold a moving picture, the players being the members of the I T. The name of the presentation was, The Romance of a Benjamin Girl . Benjamin New Eventsn was also, shown. Following the picture came an opportunity contest. The first number on the pro- gram was a skit given by I-Iortense Feldman and Frances Lyon. This was followed by a vocal selection by Frances Kreisman. Mrs. Houdini, otherwise known as Sylvia Shakin, showed her skill in magic with the help of Rosalind Paperno. Irene Abraham, a well-known piano professor, next presented one of her hard-worked pupils, Beatrice Beyer. Adele Harrison and Adelaide Salomon sang and danced fsad but truej. Lauretta White sang some popular songs which were greatly enjoyed. The program was con- cluded by a little act given by the Geller sisters. Refreshments were served in the dining-room, andthe party was over. The next morning the I T girls were delighted to heat that their patty was a success and that their guests had thoroughly enjoyed their entertainment. CHINATOWN Thursday evening, April 26th, the Home Girls and some of the Day Girls started on a most interesting trip to Chinatown. The guide pointed out the various places of interest, and finally the bus stopped at the corner of Mott Street, Chinatown. Anxiously, we all followed the guide into the poorly-lighted streets. First our group entered the Chinese house of worship. In order to get to the main room, we climbed a few flights of steep, dingy stairs. When we reached the top, we were greeted by a group of English-speaking, Chinese girls, one of whom led us around and told us the stories connected with the various idols. We then saw a drum which had been used in the Boxer Rebellion. The story goes, that if one were to tap on the drum three times, a lucky marriage would be in store for those who tapped it. Of course, all of the girls tapped three times. Next we went into the old Chinese theatre which is now used for a mission house. The shop which we then inspected displayed many pretty articles. But, the main attraction seemed to be the backscratchers, for every girl went out with one in her hand. After eating in one of the Chinese restaurants and having the privilege of inspecting the kitchen, we once more went into the bus, and sang songs all of the way home. Page Sixly-Two TUSITALA FOR 1928 School Calendar' iiTR2u Z 161 x g SEPTEMBER 30th-A.M.-School reopens for its twenty-third year. Evening-Informal gathering of old and new girls. OCTOBER 4th-EveningEFirst I T meeting and election of its officers. 7th-A.M.-First assembly. Welcome address by Mrs. Benjamin. 1 lth- P.M.-Downtown trip QMunicipal Buildings, etc.j P.M.-Trip to Tarrytown and Sing-Sing. Evening-Eirst H A meeting and election of its officers. 13th-Evening-Resident girls give Preliminary Stunts. 14th-A.M.-Columbus Day Exercises: E P.M.-Uptown Trip QColumbia University, Hall of Eame, and Parksj 21st--A.M.-Dramatic Art Assembly. 28th-A.M.-Dramatic Art Assembly. Miss Miner of the New York Child Labor Committee talks to the girls. 29th-Evening-Halloween Erolic and initiation of the new girls. 31st-A.M.-Election of oiicers of the school. NOVEMBER lst-Evening-I T meeting at the home of Helen and Evelyn Geller. Znd-P.M.-Alumnae Tea. 4th-A.M.-Miss Johnson of the United States Air Mail Service talks to the girls. The Physical Expression Class gives a pantomime: Into the Nowhere. 7th-P.M.-Mrs. Irvine talks on the opera La Tosca. 8th-Evening'-Metropolitan Opera La Tosca with jeritza and Lauri-Volpi. 11th-A.M.-Armistice Day Exercises. 14th-A.M.-First meeting of the German Club and election of its oHicers. Page Sixly-Three 5 7 f --ff f -7- TUSITALA Fon 1938 15th-A.M. 16th-A.M P.M. 18th-A.M. -First meeting of the French Club and election of its officers. -Tests begin. Mothers, Meeting and Tea. The Physical Expression Class gives Into the Nowhere . -junior French classes present the playlets l'Les Quatres Saisons and Les Trois Souhaitsf' Evening-Thanksgiving Dinner. The Dramatic Art Classes present The Clock Shop , and Our Lady of Painf' followed by an informal reception and dance. A 23rd-A.M.-Thanksgiving Assembly. 23rd to 28th-Thanksgiving Recess. 29th-Evening-H A Cast-Off Wearing Apparel Party, and H A Hilaritiesn. 30th-A.M.-First meeting of Spanish Club and election of its officers. 2nd-A.M 5th-P.M. 6th-P.M. 1' . c ' :, ,f y. gif? ill' -Tracks 4' 1 DECEMBER -First Honor Roll read. junior Department Assembly. -Opera Talk. Meeting of the French Club. -The History of Art Class visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Evening-I T Meeting. 7th-Evening-Metropolitan O-pera 'ill TroVatore with Ponselle. 9th-A.M.-Dramatic Art Assembly. 13th-Evening-UH A Meeting at the home of Frances Levine. 16th-A.M.-German Assembly. Spanish Assembly. 17th-Evening-Christmas Dance. 22nd-A.M.-The Dramatic Art Classes give The Holly Tree Inn and Christmas Elves . First number of The Tusitalismann' is issued. Assembling of dolls to be given to the School for Ctippled Children and awarding of prize for the best doll. 22nd to january 9th-Christmas recess. Page Sixty-Fam' TUSITALA FOR 1928 ex xc as RX A JANUARY 10th-Evening- I TH meering. 15th-AM.-A representative of the New York Telephone Company talks to the girls on The History of Communicationf' 16th-P.M.-Opera talk. 17th-Evening- H A meeting at the home of Ethel Marx. 18th-Evening-Metropolitan Opera Carmen', with jeritza, Tibbett and Fleischer. 20th-Evening-Dramatic Art Classes give Will Of The Wispl' and l'Fleurette and Companyf' 23rd-A.M.-Tests begin. P.M.-Meeting of the German Club. Meeting of the Spanish Club. 26th-Evening-The Drama Class sees Walter Hampden in An Enemy of the People. 27th-A.M.--Dramatic Art Assembly. Evening-Song Recital by Mme.-Gerpoul. 30th-P.M.-Opera Talk. ,awww 395179 Wy,-ff . af? , . i . FEBRUARY Ist-Evening-Metropolitan Opera Die Verkaufte Braut with Mueller. 3rd-A.M.-The Literary Interpretation Class gives a Browning Assembly. Miss Minor talks to the girls. Second Honor Roll read. Evening-Pupils' Music Recital. 7th-Evening- I Tl' meeting at the home of Adelaide Salomon. 9th-Evening-The Drama Class sees Walter Hampden in Caponsacchi . 1 Oth- A.M.-Lincolrfs Birthday exercises. P.M.-Basketball game. Evening-Valentine Dinner. 13th-P.M.-The Home Girls entertain the Day Girls at a Mock Marriage . CCCGCW CCC A Page smyLFf1'a - -w TUSITALA FOR 1928 14th-Evening- G. R. Club entertains the Home Girls. H A meeting. 17th-A.M.-The Junior Dramatic Class gives Birthdays in Februaryn. P.M.-Basketball game. 21st-Evening- H A entertains I T with an Angel-Devil Party. 23rd-P.M.-German Club meeting. Spanish Club meeting. 24th-A.M.-The Dramatic Art Classes present In The Terumf, P.M.-Basketball game. Zncl-Evening-Alumnae Dinner. Evening-Washington's Birthday Dinner. 27th-P.M.-Opera talk. 29th-A.M.-Second number of the Tusitalisman issued. EveninghMetropolitan Opera Le Propheten with Martinelli and Branzell. vp lil up ly sf' filyfl I i Ilfiflfll I lilly all i i ' ' - MARCH Znd-Evening-Alumnae Dinner. 5th-P.M.-French Club meeting. Evening- I T meeting at the home of Ethel Lamberg. 7th-P.M.-Fourth Year German Class hears the Metropolitan Opera Siegfried with Laubenthal and Fleisher. 8th-Evening-UI T entertains the school with a Moving Picture. 9th-A.M.-German Assembly. Spanish Assembly. P.M. Basketball Game. 12th-Evening- H A meeting at the home of Helene Shaw. 16th-A.M.-French Assembly. P.M.-The gymnasium classes give an exhibition. Final basketball game. Evening-St. Patrick's Day Dinner. 24th-Evening-The School presents a program of one-act plays at the Heckscher Theatre for the benefit of the Free Scholarship Fund. 28th-Evening-Metropolitan Opera La Ronclineu with Bori, Gigli, and Tokatyan. 30th-A.M.-The junior French Classes give an assembly. Evening-Dinner given to the cast of the annual production. gage Sixty-Six TUSITALA Fort 1928 - I APRIL 2nd-Evening-The New Home Girls entertain the Old Home Girls and the faoilty 3rd at a picnic. -Evening-UI Tl' meeting at the home of Dorothy and Pauline Meksin. 4th-A.M.-Third Honor Roll read. Awarding of prizes for the best poster for the 4th annual dramatic production and to the girl selling the greatest number of tickets. to 16th-Spring recess. 17th-Evening- H A meeting. 20th-A.M.-The Dramatic Art Classes give the playlets: Yelenka, the Wise and Tessa's Tonguef' Evening-Basketball dinner and awarding of letters. 24th-Evening-Annual H Al' Banquet at the Hotel Roosevelt. 26th-A.M.-The Current Events Class gives an open Debateg Resolved: That Capital Punishment Should be Abolishedf' Evening-Trip to Chinatown. 27th-A.M.-Dramatic Art classes give l'Three Pills in a Bottle. The Latin Classes present Reception Matutina M. Ciceronisf' 30th- 1929 week begins. z W ,fl MAY lst-Evening-UI T meeting at the home of Evelyn Jaffe. 3rd-P.M.-Spanish Club meeting. German Club meeting. Evening-H1929-1928,' Party. 4th-A.M.- 1929 Assembly. The Dramatic Art classes give joint Owners in Spain . Evening-Pupils' Music Recital. Page lgiibffglgg-11612 8th 9th 10th TUSITALA FOR 1928 -Evening- H A meeting at the home of Judith Deitz. -Evening- Composite Birthday Party. -P.M.-The Day Girls entertain the Home Girls with a Sports Patty. 11th-A.M.-The Dramatic Art classes give The Triumph of Punchinellon. 15th-Eveningw-The Tusitala Staff entertains. 18th-A.M.-Final tests begin. 21st- P.M.-The French classes present Les Romanesquesn, Esther,', and La Recreation Perdue . The junior Department presents In King Lugdubls Forest. 22nd-P.M.-The German classes present Im Dallesu. 23rd- The Spanish classes present El Toreadorn. The Dramatic Art classes present The Man of Destinyn. Evening-Coney Island Trip. Evening-Senior Dinner and Dance. 2-4th-P.M.-Senior Play and Class Day Exercises. Annual Alumnae Meeting. Com- mencement Number, Volume thirteen, of the Tusitala is issued. 26th-West Point Trip. 28th-Commencement Exercises. Academic Department HORTENSE FELDMAN HELEN GELLER ADELE HARRISON EVELYN JAFFE ROSALIND PAPERNO Secretarial Department BEATRICE BEYER Junior Department SHIRLEY MOSS HONOR ROLL 1927-28 Fjllfli Qzzarter - Second QIl6ZI'L'6l' Third Qzfarfer Academic Department HELEN GELLER HORTENSE FELDMAN ADELE HARRISON MIRIAM RAMER ROSALIND PAPERNO Academic Department HORTENSE FELDMAN HELEN GELLER LUCILLE MENSCHEL ADEI. HARRISON MIRIAM RAMER Secretarial Department BEATRICE BEYER Secretarial Department BEATRICB BEYER junior Department SHIRLEY MOSS Junior Department FLORENCE PASTERNACK Page Sixty-Eigh! TUSITALA POR 1928 - Feazfzzfet BRIDGE AS IT SHOULD BE PLAYED I. Pick up your cards as dealt. You will be ready to bid ahead of the others. II. If your hand is rotten, mention it. It will guide your partner in bids and plays. III. If your partner bids first, donlt hesitate to raise, he'll play, not you. IV. Never hurry. Try several cards on a trick before you finally decide. V. Don,t show lack of interest when you are dummy. Help out your partner with suggestions. VI. When you are dummy walk around, look at the other players' cards, and tell them how many tricks they can make if they play right. VII. Feel free to criticize your partner. He will do better as a result. VIII. Always trump your partner's tricks. Never take a chance. IX. When holding a rotten hand expose it in horror and demand a new deal. X. Eat caramelsg they will keep the cards from skidding. XI. As dummy, look into adversary,s cards-and say, All tricks are good . Your partner will then know that what was a doubtful finesse will work. THE POETIC SHOE SALESMAN LYNNA KANTOR Yes, madam, velvet slippers, triple A, French heels with straps and buckles both, you say? No, we have no black, but I'll show you some nice brown, Too large? Well, surely, madam, you needn't frown. A lower instep? I'll go and see. fThis woman will drive me crazy.j Suppose we try the shoe-horn, that may help a bit, Yes, lady, I am really sure they fit. . You'd like to think it over and then come back again? Oh, that's perfectly all right, we don't mind the pain. In about an hour because you live quite near? QAn hour, that's my lunch time, thank goodness, I won't be here., Min Hzmter fin European History Classj: Ruth, what places did the American Army conquer, during the World War? Ruth Back: Uh-uh-No Man's Land! Page Sixty-Nine L TUSITALA HEROES? ADELAIDE SALOMON We all think that Lindbergh had courage, And Columbus was brave on the seas, That Sir Francis Drake was a hero, And that Grant commanded with ease. For bravery Peary was noted, He discovered the chilly North Pole, Abe Lincoln was known for his honor, For his justness and kindness untold. Of course all these men were great heroes, They had valor and courage galore, But one man surpasses these others, The window cleaner on the top floor! CLEMENTINE HARRIET FREEMAN Your eyes are like the dew-drops, The corn flowers in the lane, The heavens in the morning, The flowers after rain. Your lips are sweet and loving Your hair like gold new spun, Your teeth are sparkling diamonds, Lying glistening in the sun. When I embrace your softness, And gaze in your eyes divine, H I'm proud to know that you're my dog, My darling Clementine. LINES TO A DENTIST LILLIAN GRUBER Oh, dentist, you heartless extractor, Purveyor of pains none too few, Professor courageous of torture of ages, I hate you, I hate you, I do. I've learned to abhor and despise you From earliest days of my youth, You used on a molar, Your painless controller, But, goodness! You pulled the wrong tooth. FOR If-728 L Page Seven-ty TUSITALA FOR 1928 ---------- If a male goose we call a gander A male moose must be a mander If one who fails is a failure One who quails is a quailure. If a female duke is a duchesse A female spook is a spuchesse If drinking too hard makes a drunkard Does thinking too hard make a thunkard? OUR SENIORS LUCILLE MENSCHEL I They do not know who Caesar was Nor when Columbus sailed the seas Cine may, for all she says or does Think Botticelli is a cheese- Now gentle reader, don't commence To say you think it is a pity To live in ignorance so dense- You see-they're pretty. II They'll tell you Socialisrns l'Cute Because a friend whois rather plain Is lecturing from here to Butte- And has so many in her train- They cannot tell what is meant By the philosophy of Ibsen- But theirs is beauty that is blent- Theyire Fisher-Gibson. III Of differential calculus- They may discourse in language c ear Until at last-it comes to us- They mean an automobile gear But-Sigh not that they must dwell alone Their ignorance don't pity They know all that need be known You see-theylre pretty. f -- TUSITALA FOR 1928 Rzzila N.-I'm not going to be married until I'm thirty-five. Ruth B.-I'm not going to be thirty-five until I'm married. Stzzdent.-Do you talk in your sleep? Mm Wagg.-No, but I often talk in other peoples sleep. Student.-How's that? Mifr Wegg.-Ilm an English teacher. Mirr Hufztevz' fin European History Classj Ethel, who invented the steam engine? Ell9elLaml1e1'g: fnot hearingj What? fwattj. Mlfr Hzzlzzfer: Thatis right! . Mr. Solomon: Conduct, badg reading, badg composition, algebra, Latin, bad--bad- bad. What's the meaning of this, Sallie? V Sallie: I cannot understand it, Daddy-Do you think it might be a forgery? Helen Geller: Did you really understand the scientific lecture you heard last night? Adele He1'rir0n.' 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I In I I . 'I A I I I , I . I F- I -I I ' AY . JT I -A . ', I' 'D ' I '1' Y VL I I X 1' - I . II Y ,I - .. , , VILL. L'A ' K-It W ' ' ' I nw I a I 1 I I' I1 2 :1IITii. I-,III-I I-fl II,kIIIfII - .. .-I III-I-'EI I I.I'! 'L .II . I.. I . I I ,f ' '-:4II....7-- .-9 ' I' ' 5- - II' . , Lv- ' I --fL'.f.IjIIgEI II I, I IJ - I I I 1 I- t ' I I - fg'.?es.':.g'.fI . .III I I if ' I I . I vlii-'II'-w....v 'l.J'.l5'. HF '.',-'I .I . I A- ' TUSITALA FOR 1923 AUTOGRAPHS Page Seventy-Six ADVERTISEMENTS Introducing first copies of the GOUPY SUCCESS N with silk pique blouse rag 5'Zfl'13ff:-.X ,-z Jr if w f saw f ,ir Y 3 'Q ' A 1 , ..,... A IN gy J sg W i x '13 -x ll: ' ff Masai 1 'Q-.P x. Q 1 , , .. fu, wtf .145 K .V lf' A i ' seg: 5.5.1 tm,-:4g3.. X' ,few 1fwf5fa'.1 My i if 15,?,,Sy,:'l,2u .1-Hi as Eff . fiat . 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Paris Palm Beach London f 5 b f mg. 'fix , v -Yi L 161 v 6 , 'JA In -1 K 0 x ?J -4k -X 1 E 3 'by' ' if Q 5 xc ,wwe g ' fu RS fi 1' WP Ig L, ,PQ ? 3 E s ' A comprehcnswe selecixtion of ' 1, , Fashion's f'-IDCST furs including NN gl Chmchilla Ermine - ' Broadtail Mink E tg Caracul .W Q Y 1 F' Clolb Comfy fzmz'E1fenzng P R 'Wmpy-Pm'zJ Origzmzlf ,Q ' V mm' Gunther Creations T' 1' Q G h gf 3, LI E FC E f 1, 1: IIRS Q .5 I' FIFTH AVENUE at 36th STREET - ' 'fl .sN 75- t x J S,.e.vJ-nQ r f' 1 r V V , n lk...J4, ,E . , E TUSITALA Q 9 Compliments of CL Friend 9 0 Page Eighty TUSITALA FOR 1928 -------S -M- George Zauderer ESC Sons Real Efmfe 425 Madison Avenue at 49th Street ,Q George Zauderer Irving Zauderer Solomon Zauderer TIFFANY R Co. JEWELRY SILVERWARE STATIONERY SZQlJL'7'lbl' 231 Qualzfy Nodemle 171 Hike . MAILINQIIIRIES RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION FIFTH AVENUE SISYWSTREET NEW YORK Edora Chi1dren's Dress Co., Inc. - Makers of Child1'en's and Juniors Dfesyes 519 Eighth Avenue New York Telephones Lackawanna 4.35 5-43 56-43 S7 Page Eighty-One TUSITALA ISHAM PARK GARAGE INCORPORATED JOSEPH HOROWITZ, President wiv 216th Street E99 Broadway New York Page Eighty-Two TUSITALA FOR 1928 A RT I Eff A R T I Bootmaliers for Men anal Women 583, FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK Illustrated booklet upon request F. L. SALQMQN 83 CQ. Members of New 'York Stoclg Exchange 60 Broadway Branch Ofiice New York I 730 Fifth Avenue STOCKS AND BDNDS A TTTTTTTTTT TTT I ' I llylfttgelfiglifyllb recede eee.eeeY. TUSITALA f F Choose. Your Habit As You Choose Your .Horse--For Good Form There are two Ways to he sure of having a smart and correct riding kit- If YHLZ .476 .ff L0l1cl107ZE7'-go to Busvine's and have your habit made to order and to Swain and Adeney and Henry Heath for accessories. If You 176' If N610 Y07'k67'-come to Franklin Simon and Company and choose, ready for immediate Wearing, the exact dup- licates of the Busvine habits--and the identical English accessories you would find in the hest London shops. With No Whftizzg-N0 Ulzfertaifzty-No Izzrozzwfziemf jgfvanklin Simon s. Go. Q1 Store q'I1m'ifz1idzznz!Sh0pJ Fifth Ave. 37th and 38th Szs. New York ikzge Eighty-Fozzr YOR I9 N TUSITALA FOR 1928 I. GAYNOR Elemfical C0WZL1 6Z6lL01f . Phone Yellowstone 9554-9861 4 2875 BROADWAY NEW YORK Near 1 Izrh Street Gustave Asen, General Managev' Albert M. White, Traffic M anager LUNA CARS, INC. De Luxe Patlovf Cavs to Hive for Local 0 Long Distance Toms Executive Offices T 152 WEST 42nd STREET NEW YQRK Suite 718 Page Eigbly-Five - 'I' U SITALA I-'UR Telephone Academy 2308 c. J. oRoN1N Plumbing and Heating Contractor Prompt and eficient attention given to the ventilation and drainafre in buildings of every description 1 1 1 Q28 AMSTERDAM AVENUE NEW YORK Compliments of RIALTO DRUG CO., INC. Broadway corner 1o8th Street NEW YCRK CITY Exclusive Chemists 111 COMPLETE DELICIOUS LUNCHEONETTE Telephone Academy 6579 Egg Efgmy-six TUSITALA FOR 1928 Compliments to Paula from a Friend Compliments of a Friend J. B. I. Page Eighty-Seven TU SITALA Fo Compliments- of OWENS ESC COMPANY COAL n 49th STREET 85 EAST RIVER NEW YORK Telephone Academy 5778 WILLIAM A. MCDONALD Sciefzfyic and DZT10E7Zfi7lg CHEMIST 2781 BROADWAY, NEW YORK Corner 107th Street Rage Eighty'-Eight TUSITALA FOR 19 28 ' Compliments of the Miller Family Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Saltzman Page Eighty-N1 A TUSITALA FOR Footwear Made on the Real French Last BERNARD SL MANERE . Chaussure Franeaise 979 SIXTH AVENUE, NEW YORK near 55th Street Telephone Columbus 3966 BYRON CO., INC. Photographers 6 9 6 1695 BROADWAY NEW YORK Page Ninety TUSITALA ma 1928 TAMS The largest and best equipped costume establishment rents to a large and discriminating clientele exquisitely made,sanitary costumes, altered to measure for any entertainment for which a period or character costume is essential Om' Service Whether on Rentezli 01' Made-to-Order Coftzmzef is Unexcelleei 318-3 7.0 WEST 46th STREET 1 f NEW YORK CITY Longezcre 1913-4-5 THE LARGEST MUSIC LIBRARY IN THE WORLD Tffizzffzmfezle Ethel Lamberg Frances Levine Lucille Menschel Page Ninety-One TUSITALA FOR 1928 'F CARCION MANFRE Sc CO. Maisofz Franmisz INCORPORATED FOOTWEAR Made on the Real French Last 4. I5 West goth Street 42 West 57th Street NEW YORK J30flz7zery 2343 ffoadway New Yami page N inety-Two TUSITALA FOR 19254 4 I 4,444 N PK7'7lld7l67If WdWj7Zg Later! Metfzodf I5 JOHN STREET NEW YORK Af Mowidfg Prim f fl 5 I Manufaefuring Specialty jewelers 4 Class, Fraternity, Club and Society Pins, Rings and Keys, Medals, X O ' ' . Prize and Loving Cups, I HN, The HezzfDref.ve1, fue Q SO4 Broadway Pl cl T l' t . aques an TOP ues, e C Between IO8 and 109th Streets we INVITE CORRESPONDENCE RER- phone TAINING TO SPECIAL ORDER WORK Clarkson OQI3 SAMUEL R. BALCOM, ine. Buffer f Eggf f Cheefe SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS SUPPLIED I 5 1 Reade Street New York City Atwater 81 Z3 RIVERSIDE lIClE COMPANY, llne, Dependable Service Efuefy Day Z'lZ Me Yew' 434-442 East 92d Street New York. City Page Nizzefy-Three TUSITALA POR 1928 J. F. NEWMAN, INC. Established 1876 Class and Club Pins Diamond jewelry Compliments of We will be pleased to submit designs for making Your Old jewels SHEFFIELD FARMS CC. INC. ware when you need these into new style pieces Consult us regarding jewely or silverf Our Gift Booklet will he sent upon request J. E. NEWMAN, INC. 18 JOHN STREET ,NEW YORK QAlso 15 Maiden Lanej Clarkson 1144 R. A. CCNNAUGHTON Fish and Cyster Market 831 COLUMBUS AVENUE Between 100th and 101st Streets M. BRILL Representing one of the largest Wholesale Grocers Specializing in Schools 319 WEST 94TH STREET NEW YORK Riverside 4022'4025 Page Ninety-Four -C TUSITALA FOR 1928 Compliments of SPIRUS FLCDRAL SHGP G3 2437 BROADWAY at goth St. and Broadway Schuyler 4973 and 4974 Tel. 9747 Trafalgar HERBERT I. BERRENT Diamonds, Iewelvy and Silverware 2333 Broadway, New York Between 84tl'l and 85th Street Z E L D A Compliments of ' The Blanche Beauty Hater Culture Salon Nowlfiex 4 15 EAST 5415 STREET ' 2586 Broadway NEW YORK New York C 077ZP!Z'17Z67Zf.f gf TI-IE TURIN GARAGE AND SUPPLY CO. 55 West 93d Street New York City For all Zoe Bef! and the Bert gf All Good Tfzzngf to Ea! TIP TOE INN Broadway at 86th Street New York Endicott 2480 Page Ninety-Fizfe ff whiff-WWW -Y--fain f fm TU I1 LXI X Qxfbfikf, Golran Realty Corporation One-thirty-five Broadway New York, N. Y. wav P4QeX12my-sfx w' M TUSITALA FOR 1928 Art in Footwear I-IENRI BOOT SHOP 34 WEST goth STREET . NEW YORK RHInelander 1285 Betty 59 Dorothy GOWNS f WRAPS 1180 Madison Avenue Near 86th St. New 'York City Repairing Furs Repnired and Dry Cleaning Remodeled and Dyeing B. GOODMAN . Riverside Drive Tailor ' All Work Called for and Delivered 427 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 129 WEST ruth STREET FIRST CLASS SERVICE PACKARD TWIN SIX CARS FOR HIRE Telephone Schuyler 6000 We have no connection with any other Company using our name Cor. 115th Street Bet,B'way f:r'Amstdm Arie. , Phone Cathedral 4447 Phone Yellowstone 7133 Cedafhufsf Packard Car S5fV1C9 NEW YORK . 211 West 87th Street New York Crty Tel. Trafalgar 7047 HAND WORK ONLY THE FRENCH 'AMERICAN HAND LAUNDRY it 77 West Sand Street Near Columbus Ave. New York City PROGRESS MARKET Meat, Poultry and Groceries 1108 PARK AVENUE Between 89tl1 and goth Streets Telephones Atwater 8808 8809 8810 Page N inety-S even - TUSITALA FOR 1 92 rkilffa Compliments of ROBERT PASSLOFF Mrs.J. Harrison-Irvine of the Benjamin School Faculty V O I C E 1 PIA N O Arroylzpayzisle Coarhing IOI3 Carnegie Hall, New York WSFN-J . Circle I3SO Riverside 7688 Riverside 1067. D R A N E - K R S M A N WILLIAM 6a LOUIE REALTY C0- Hairdressers DMM in MUscLE sHoALs PROPERTY EXCLUSIVEL1 Permanent Walllllg Hair Dyeing OMIM and Dmflapm if ' Finger WaViUg M-afcellmg Mc FARLAND Rivmzvrew ADDITION 2664 BROADWAY NEW YORK Bet-zvfm 1015! and 102ml Streets Home Ojffff: Florence, Alabama Sheffield, Alabama Tel. Trafalgar 8830 MMR. NOVICK Golwm 2327 BROADWAY Between 84th and 85th Sts. Alwajif the Earlier! fa Sbozu ffze Lrlteff The Academy Floral Co. Wedding Decomriom and Flow! Designs cz Specialty Telephone Academy o771 2 778 Broadway New York Corner I 07th Street Wadsworthllgy FRED HAUROWITZ ACA. 5299 BERGER SERVICE, Inc. wld lm Clemzerr Cf Dyefzr RoYAL PALMS ORCHESTRA . ' 'X u T31lO1'1Dg and Valet Service 560 West 160th Street X., New YO1'li BRANCH 2821 BROADWAY Page Ninety-Eight TUSITALA NOR 1928 -Q- Compliments of Schneider if? Miller Ladies? Coats 261 West Thirtyfsixth Street New York -3 Page Nifzefy-N1 TUSITALA FOR 1 928 Cafnplinzentr qf Julius Jorgenson 599 Son jfEWELERS MR. E99 MRS. ,H FRED G- FLEISCHMAN 2401 Broadway, corner 88111 St. NEW' YORK Complinzenis qt Trianon Restaurant 2 8 24. Broadway New York P O L LY l S kfv Sponlfwenr I 2719 Broadway New York At 1o4.th Street CHIRICOS 85 DAVIS gZ07'Z.J'ZLJ' 2643 Broadway New York N. Steinberg H. E. Bernlcker S.8cB. Stationery Music Kodnks Cigars Toyr Engraving Newspaper and Periodicals Delivered SCHUYLER 1497 24.29 BROADWAY NEW YO RK DELICAIESSEN BUFFET OUR SPECIALTY L. E93 B. Inc. Delicniessen and Fancy Grocerier Full Line ofFruits and Vegetables Phones 8 6 40-8 64.1 Endicott Empire City Market MEYER 86 PETER 2196 Broadway, S. E. cor. 73th street 24.1 2 Broadway New York ' .H. Between 88th and 89th Streets Bnulfh: ALLENHURST, Telephone Schuyler 04.43 o4.4.4. 04.4.5 10263 Phunes USO, 1351 A11SDhl1l'SI Page One H nndred TUSITALA IJ' ANDREW GELLER Shoes and Hosiery NEW YORK Compliments of The Style Dress Company 'Sf 1385 Broadway New York Page One H and TUSITALA Fon 1928 f -lf' N F' . A M l X 2 ,r F Nothing here for Benjamin School girls- But for their fathers, uncles and brothers - the best of everything they Wear. RoGERs PEET CoMPANY Broadway Broadway Broadway at Liberty at Warren at I 3th St. New Herald Sq. Yo rk Fifth Ave. at 35th St. Cify at 41st St. Tremont at Bromfield Barton, Maffarfzureiir Page One Hzmdred T100 TUSITALA Poli 1928 --W Compliments of Charlotte Aronauer to Her Mother Private European Travel Tour Sailing June 30th, 1928 S. S. Conte Grande Director: Mrs. J. Harrisonflrvine Member of Music Faculty, Benjamin School Inquiries to: Mrs. Harrisonflrvine 1013 Carnegie Hall New York TFLEPHONE CONNECTION 'cAt Your Service THE HANDY SHOP A. G. DISTLER Everything in Dry Goods Womenls ancl Cliilclrenls Wear Nurse's E94 Maicl's Outfits 1102 Park Avenue at 891511 Street New York City Telephone Clarkson 7868 B. SL S. DELICATESSEN E99 LUNCH 2813 BROADWAY near 1O9tl1. Street NEW YORK GOLDEN RULE MARKET L. Manslnach, Prop. 2843 BROADWAY NEW YORK Clarkson 0840 KRAMER 69' MALITZKY STATIONERS Engraving and Complete Line of StationeryfWe carry all makes of Fountain Pens E90 Pencils Repairing Our Specialty 2795 BROADWAY at 108th Street NEW YORK Telephone: Academy 1278 Open Wed. Fri. and Sat. Evenings W E S T E N D HAIRDRESSING SALON Frederick G. Palmer, Prop. Specialists in Hair Coloring Permanent Waving All Branches of Beauty Culture 2873 BROADWAY NEW YORK Phone Academy 2563 A. B. CAZAN Flowers of Quality 2751 Broadway Near 106th Street New York Page One I-Ilfzzdred Tfofee 7- NA, -,,- - l'USl'I'ALA VOR IJ H The Benjamin Alumnae Association SENIORS oF 'zs CLASS OF '29 We El Circulo Espanol Le Cercle Francais Die Deutsche Gesellschaft Sophomore Class Day Girls The Tusitala', Staff Home Girls G. R. - l-ll A Page One Hzmdred Four TUSITALA POR 1928 -m,Y-Y------- I Comlblimemif of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Geller Mr. Lewis G. Salomon Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Gomberg A Friend Shirley Moss Mr. and Mrs. Max Rothstein Mr. and Mrs. joseph Feldman Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Moskowitz Mr. and Mrs. M. Greenman A Friend Sylvia jankelson Mr. and Mrs. H. Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Berger Mr. and Mrs. F. Fleischer Dottie and Puckie Mr. and Mrs. M. Heir Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Myres I Rita Goodman, Ruth Worms, Birdie Regenstein Vera Lowenstein Gertrude joffe Grace Miller and Nancy Forman Beatrice Beyer Rosalind Paperno Q' WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE ABOVE FOR THEIR COURTESY. Page Olze HlllZ!!l'E6l! Fifzfe TUSITALA Fon Gristc:-do Bros., Inc. -3- Szzlberior Grofery Stores B. PLUMER, INC. G O WNS ZI77 BROADWAY , NEW YORK Complifnentr of SAUNTER INN 1879 Broadway New York Telephone Sclmyler 15 Z 8 WILLIAM NIBUR Affpzfzzzfazrrzzrer of Lazdier' Hmm' Bagf 7.432 Broadway, New York Bez. 89th 417249016 Sm. Page One Hwzdred Six TUSITALA P011 1928 Bernstein 599 Boghen Pharmacists arid Chemists 1100 Park Avenue, New York N. W. Cor. 89th Street TREASURES OE PARIS Lingerie Made to Order Hosiery f Gifts 2786 Broadway, at 107th St. and Picadilly Hotel, 45th St. West of Broadway, New 'York Compliments of GOLD HCSIERY CC. 900 Broadway New York WEDDING AND SOCIAL STATIONERY CHARLES E. MORA'S CO. ENGRAVER Copper Plate Steel Dies 23,09 Broadway, New York HUGO GRUNWALD PIANO INSTRUCTION Benjamin School for Girls Private Studio 740 West End Avenue New York Telephone Academy 31 54 PAUL LEVINE ESTABLISHED 1904 Laclies' Tailor arid Furrier 500 W. 107th St., New York Cor. Broadway Page One Hfnzdrecl Sezez s TUSITALA 1-'uR IO Tel. Academy 0140, Ext. 62 R O X Y Beautiful Dresses ET? 2800 BROADWAY NEW YORK Near 108th Street Remember ? . JoY LADIES' SHOES 2517 Broadway, New York The Best Place for Sodas, Sandwiches and Luncheon Compliments of Abrams Sisters Cakery Inc. Old Virginia Cakes and Cookies Delite in Every Bite Tel. Cathedral 1376 V Greenf1eld's Dress Shop 2855 Broadway near 1 1 lth St. New York City Phone Trafalgar 4529 LEVY BROS. Fine Stationery STATION ERS, ENGRAVERS BOOKSELLERS 2305 Broadway, near 83d Street Phone Clarkson 2438 Christine Constantin, Inc. on Broadway Caterer K6 yy Patisserie Connsex-ie Restaurant Ender thegianagergent of the rigina eorge onstantin 90th Street and Broadway 2728 Broadway New York New York Near 104th Street Page One Hfmdrec! Eight TUSITALA FOR 1928 -- A. STEINTHAL R. STEINTHAL Telephone Lackawanna 6648, 664.9 WEST SHORE BEEF CO. A. STEINTHAL Sc CO., Proprietors 688 EIGI-ITI-I AVENUE, NEW YORK Between 43rd and 44th Streets For Afrrifff' Snp,olz'e.r T131 FRLEDRICHS Three Convenient Stores ART CENTRE BRANCH GRAND CENTRAL BRANCH 152 West 57th Street 40 East 43rd Street GREENWICI-I VILLAGE BRANCH, 138 Sullivan Street CATALOG ON REQUEST Teleplzene: BEEKMAN 7 I 4.4 Fire, Marine, Life, Tourists and Other Floaters, Rents and Leasehold, Use and Occu- pancy,Burglary and Plate Glass, Personal Accident and Health, Indemnity Bonds LIABILITY Employer's, Elevator, Contractor, Automobile, Steam Boilers, Public, Workmen's Compensation, Teams, Landlord, General, Fly Wheel H. C. ALBRIGHT 85 CO., INC. Inrznfrznee Braiaerr 80 JOHN STREET NEW YORK Special Attention to Students' Insurance Requirements Page One H mzdred Nine