Central High School - Central Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Pace Twenty two (jfave C ubs £. 31. . ott During the past month, we have enjoyed talks by two of the teachers. Dr. Zeligzon spoke to us about “The Dreyfus Case” and Miss Adams on “Sidney Lanier.” At'our last meeting we laid aside our work and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon in dancing. 5). C. Jioteg “Little beginnings have great endings.” Such was the case with the Philomatheons this year. Starting with almost no club at all, at the beginning of this year not having enough members to form a quorum, the membership has grown to swelling numbers. The following Juniors were elected during the past month: Dudley Hawley, Alvin Seith, Donald Abbott, Stanley Bates, Rogers Jewitt and Donald Wilson, who were initiated at the last meeting. During the past month the club was entertained by the G. L. S. and the Lycee Francais at dancing parties. The annual banquet was held on the twenty-third of May at Telling’s. It was well attended by the members and invited alumni. Speeches and jokes were indulged in, with Mr. Harris acting as toastmaster. All present will certainly not forget the good time which they enjoyed at this last meeting of the P. D. C. of 1907-8. JBeta appa The club has been enjoying very good programs of late. A very interesting debate was given, “Resolved, That woman should be placed on an equal basis politically with man.” Mr. Walter Fecker also gave us another set of views, this time on Germany. The following members have recently been taken into the club: Louise Bauman, Helen Foote, Frances Lindgren, Irene Love, Helen Ploeger, Nettie Schuenaman and Florence Timendorfer. Jfaratmp Club On April 25, the club enjoyed a very pleasant evening at the home of John Paine on Euclid Heights. On May 5 we were entertained by the Civics club; Mr. Ozanne’s talk on Life Insurance was very interesting and the refreshments which followed were greatly enjoyed. Joseph Newman has recently become a member of the club. bakc0P?are Club Since the successful production of “As You Like It,” on May 1, nothing of great moment has occurred. Soon, however, elections will be held, after which the Juniors of the club will assume authority. S lpmptan Club iiotejs The Olympian club held its last meeting for this year on April 28. We are sorry to break up after a very pleasant and profitable year.

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when the call for applicants was sounded. Half a hundred candidates were presented, and the number of members—thirty to forty— which at present composes the club, certainly proves no dearth of material. The club concerts given have without exception been well attended, and the advance toward excellence has been encouragingly rapid. It is probable that both Glee clubs will appear together at the Commencement exercises in June, and the concert given at that time will mark the close of successful and promising records for both organizations. It is not generally known, we believe, that within the very walls of our storied building there exists a thriving and enterprising little village—that is, city. Tis true, however, and a little after-school tour of inspection to Room 47 would certainly prove interesting and suggestive to anyone hitherto uninformed of the hamlet, village, town, burg,—whichever you will—known as “Reed City.” You will find among the ah—ambitious Freshmen youths who spend their study hours in said room, a complete municipal organization, comprising a mayor, a council, courts, and department of street cleaning. It was noted in these columns some time ago, that Mr. Reed was deeply engrossed in the mysteries of Blackstone and his successors, and this will probably explain the origin of this unique idea. A set of bylaws has been drawn up in due form wherein it is expressly stated that the object of the officers who are elected each week, shall be to promote the interests of Room 47, and preserve therein continual, everlasting, blessed, and universal peace. Truly the intention is most laudable, and it is to be hoped that if proved successful, the idea may be taken up by other ambitious rooms. Mr. Peabody has lately organized a seventh hour class in Physics of such students as intend to take the Case School examinations this spring. This work in review, in which important and salient points in the study receive especial attention, should prove most valuable to the members of the Physics classes. Announcement was made some time ago of an athletic meet to be held from April 1 to June 1, in which all students may participate. A silver cup was offered by a former graduate of Central for the highest total score at the end of the scheduled time, and trophies and ribbons will also be awarded. Four events, which will be made out by Director Freeman, are to be held each Tuesday and Friday and a contestant may enter as many events as he chooses. In each, there is a certain standard qualification which counts ten points, with corresponding addition or subtraction of points for better or poorer records. The events so far have proved unique and interesting and the race for first honors promises to be close. Had anyone happened to be in the basement one Thursday afternoon while the devotees of “Parlez-vous Francais?” were making merry in the hall above,.he might have been led to doubt the truth of the widely-advanced theory that civilization is ever advancing towards a state of idealism. Some forty conspirators so ’tis rumored, were busily engaged there in investigating personally the palatabil-ity (Webster p. 11031) of certain congealed ices with which our clubs are wont to regale themselves. There was great dearth of suitable instruments for promulgating the luscious food from the cylindrical receptacles, but there seemed to be no hesitation upon that score. In fact it was quite an occasion, nor was the joy of it all marred by the sudden appearance of justly wrathful officers of the law' from the realms above. With this issue the mysterious Belfry Owl climbs down from his lofty perch and hoots his last hoot until we return again to our storied halls from the flowery fields and running brooks of vacation. Perhaps there may be some who feel that in his long and varied career, he has hooted too loudly or too sharply in certain instances, and to all such he offers most humble apologies. Selah! Vale! Page Twenty-one

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S. I. V. iiotes The last meeting of the D. L. V. was an especially interesting one. It consisted of a journey on the Rhine, illustrated by stereopti-can views. Stops were made at the chief cities and most interesting places on the river, and the legends and history of them told by members of the club. E )t Cibica Club The Civics club has had some very enthusiastic and pleasant meetings this month. Reports were read by the various members of the different social settlement work at the Alta House, Goodrich House and the like. A spread was given, in which the Faraday club was invited. Mr. Ozanne gave us a very interesting talk on Insurance. Hereafter, we shall know to insure ourselves, and provide for ourselves in our age. The last meeting of the club was on the 19th of May. Commercial Club The Commercial club held a mock trial at its meeting. Our last meeting ended with a visit to the life saving station. reeb Club The club has now finished its pleasing and instructive work for this year, which chiefly comprised the reading of “The Persians.” We have, however, had several diversions from the regular routine, in the way of spreads and social gatherings. The interest displayed by past officers of the club is hoped for and expected in those of next year. They have been elected as follows: Blanche Watkins, president; Randolph Payne, vice-president; Helen Stevens, secretary; El- vene Zdara, treasurer; Woodruff Richardson, sergeant-at-arms. Jtei Omega The past year of the Psi Omega has been of great value for its members both in a literary and social way. During the first part of the year, great interest was taken in the extemporaneous debates and talks on the subjects of the day. After the admission of the Sophomore members, Parliamentary drill was taken up, in order that they might know something about it for next year. The officers for the coming year are: President, Randolph Payne; Vice-President, Austin Hart; Secretary, Walter Akers; Sergeant-at-Arms, Sterling Graham; Executive Committee, Henry Rogers and Albert Akers. He Hpcee Jfraneaitf The Lycee Francais has had a very successful year. “La Poudre aux Yeux,” by Labiche and Martin, an interesting humorous play was our first literary attempt. For our subsequent literary meetings “L’Abbe Constantin,” a dramatization of the book by the same name, has taught us much of French country life. With the money in our treasury we expect to purchase a set of books on French literature for the C. H. S. library and thus make it the first High School to have a French corner. Near the end of the year a dance was given to the Philomatheons, the Shakespeare club and the Boys’ Glee club. A pleasant time was had, greatly enlivened by some starving mortals, who had not been invited. For their revenge they secretly devoured most of the refreshments beforehand. All in all, though, we’ve had a very progressive year. Page Twenty-three