Central High School - Cog N Pen Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1917 volume:

tek wer Xe ELD THE PIVoT `. ANNUAL Pn RD NON NR AEA REDD a= sg iL at cum сет eee Lu EEUU CNT А Las st Т What's A Home Without A Successful Child Drake training favorably known as the surest, quickest and least costly road to success. Positions Secured For All Graduates Large Enrolment Now In Progress WRITE RIGHT NOW DRAKE COLLEGE or NEWARK BUSINESS COLLEGE Associated with Drake Colleges and Schools of New York and New Jersey ` 151-153-155 Market Street, Newark, N. J. LEADING LARGEST BEST CLOTHES Sa Tee SM $12.59 Suits and Overcoats 315-9 me NOBBY “nor - Е Fourth Floor 207 Market St., Ordway Building Newark, N. J. You Can Make No Better Resolution than to decide right now at the beginning of the New Year to at once open lor yourself а� interest-bearing account in the conveniently located and carefully managed Savings Department Fidelity Trust Company PRUDENTIAL . BUILDING NEWARK, N. J. Deposits made on or before the third. business day of any month will draw inte rest from the first of that month at the rate of 4 per cent. on balances between $5 and $1,000 and 315 per cent. on all sums over that amount. Two Dollars will start an Account JANUARY SEVENTEENTH NINETEEN SEVENTEEN Cover Design—By William Heyer THE Pivor Board Editorials Literature— Cards and Cups—By Victor Dewey Woodruff Wanderings of a Central Senior—By Paul Мойн... James Warren Gibbs as a Poet Things . School News— Central Service Club Prize Contest Announcement The Journalist Club The Technical Club The Central Faculty Morning Forum The’ Senior Class Sports Pivotickles Cartoons THE PIVOT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, NEWARK, N. J. Published monthly, except July and August, in the interest of and by the pupils of the Central Commer- cial and Manual Training High School. Single Copies, ten cents, Subscription per year, one dollar. Entered as second-class matter, October 24, 1912, at the Post Office, Newark, N. J., under the act of March 3, 1879. solicited from students and others interested in the welfare of the school. All such must be in the editor's hand by the first of each month. Short contributions must be left in the Pivot Boxes. Contributions are earnestly VOL. X JANUARY, 1917 THE PIVOT BOARD EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Edward H. Douglas, Room 110 Associate Editor Rose Baskin Literature Gerald Hauser, Leon Kranztohr Chairman H. Norman Collier Elizabeth Miele Sports Victor Woodruff, Chairman Herbert Smock Rose Duffy Ernest Porter Pivotickles Norman Collier, Chairman Jacob Horowitz H. Abe Wohl Graduate and Faculty Herman Chivian Technical Notes Chester Mockridge Fannie Wiess School News Frederick Goodman, Sam Bomse Chairman Isadore Steinbock Faculty Committee Max J. Herzberg (Literary) William Lewin (Literary) Daniel A. McMillin (Business) J. Earl Griffith. (Art) Art Staff William Heyer M. Samuel Abramson A. Donner 5 BUSINESS STAFF Harry Schaub, Jr William Hawkins Irving T. Klein Business Manager and Chairman Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager M. Samuel Abramson Ass't Advertising Manager Wilbur Henderson Circulation Manager Herbert Smock Harold Merz Assistant Circulation Manager Subscription Manager SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE FOR THIS ISSUE Edward H. Douglas, Chairman Paul Моби, Ernest Porter Isidore Steinbock Fannie Weiss ! Fannie Abramson Herman Chivian Sophie Dwork Jacob Horowitz EDITORIALS SIMPLE GRADUATION EXERCISES. In an age when every move made from one end of the year to the other has been cut down to the least possible number of motions and when everything is done in the shortest time compatible with efficiency, school graduates, their parents and friends are caused to suffer twice a year at every graduation ceremony for from two to three hours, while a long list of speakers unload their opinions. What is more, graduation comes at that time of the year when all those students participating need their time most for study, and yet it must be taken from their study hours for drawn-out rehearsals of one kind or another. Class day, which was, as a rule, a pleasure to those taking part, was abolished for that same reason, yet few are bold enough to take a stand to prevent the same tortures at graduation. The occasion is solemn enough as it is, and since every student realizes what leaving school means to him, there is no further need of driving the point home. Rather, an unconventional meeting, with absolutely no preparation, and no formal exercises, should be held on a certain date, when the diplomas, the granting of which is the only really important part of the occasion, should be presented. The more graduations one at- tends, the more one sees the need for simplicity. Last year's commencement at Central was commendably shortened. It is hoped that in the future graduation exercises will be reduced to the simplest terms in accord with the dignity of the occasion. А SELF-EVIDENT DUTY Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy.” А very good bit of advice indeed, for it dresses every one of us who follows it in the very best habit he can afford, without placing too great a drain on our often too-slim pocketbooks. The need of today is not so much style as becomingness, neatness and good taste. Indeed, instead of style, THE Ргуот would substitute indi- viduality, which may dictate the same as the fashions or not, all according to the tastes of the wearer, while the person who merely dresses to be in style immedi- ately puts himself on a level with the most mediocre run of people. But the most important thing of all is that those clothes which we may have be kept in the best of condition, always clean, well pressed, and, in the case of shoes, well polished. Nothing is more dis- gusting than linen worn till it is soiled, a rip or a missing button, or unpressed skirt or trousers. Your clothing is what makes that important first impression, and it is to your advantage to look your very best. Further, one's efficiency is badly impaired by the knowledge that even one little detail of apparel is not just as it should be. Last, and equally important, is the fact that it is everyone's duty to make his fellow- creatures contented by being neatly and sensibly dressed—by wearing clothes that are at once practical and refined. GRIT Mr. 1B, have you any grit in your system? Ог are you a quitter? Do you quit work when you get a six? When you entered high school you probably found the work much harder than it was when you attended grammar school. High school work is more difficult, and the system is entirely different. It has taken you a few months to become accustomed to your new environment. Even if your marks have been lower the first few months than you thought they would be, don't give up. Stick it out. Statistics show that the greatest number of sudents leave high school during their first or second year. This is because they haven't the grit to fight to the finish. A six on your card should be an incentive to do better work, not a reason for giving up, with the excuse tnat it is too hard for you. Don't give up without a fight. Don't allow yourself to be drawn into the abyss of discouragement. Whenever you start a new job, you will find it hard at first to get accus- tomed to your surroundings. Don't allow a bad start to discourage you. The world hates a quitter. Show your grit! SUGGESTIONS [This department of THE Ргуот is for the benefit of everyone in the school, and teachers as well as pupils are invited to drop their suggestions in THE Ргуот box. | For the most part, the walls of the rooms about Ше school are destitute of any decorations whatsoever. It is the opinion of THE Pivor that the rooms would be much more congenial by the hanging of pictures or framed mottoes—none of the God-Bless-Our-Happy- Home kind, but well chosen ones that would keep the students thinking all the time. These might easily be purchased by means of class collections. Even charity would not come amiss, if someone wished to donate a really decorative bit of art for the benefit of the hun- dreds who use each room daily. No matter by what means, let us have pictures, and let them be good ones. USE AND ABUSE It would be well if notices were distributed about the school explaining the proper use of corridors. These would probably tell us that corridors are a means to an end, and not an end in themselves. Corridors were made in order that we may get some place, and not to linger about in, exchanging useless small talk and gossip. It is not a pleasant sight to see students lounging about the doors and other parts of the cor- ridors, as if they had nothing to do and no place to go. It should not happen in a school attended by earnest students. Let us be business-like in school and brisk and energetic habits will be our heritage in the busi- ness world. A WORTH-WHILE RECREATION When the busy principal of a busy school manages to obtain for the pupils the pleasure of a musical pro- gram almost weekly, it is a matter worthy of notice and appreciation. That is just what we have to thank Mr. Wiener for. As one of our visitors ге- marked, it is impossible to go away from one of these entertainments without feeling refreshed in mind and spirit. Much praise is also due to Mr. Smith, who renders the occasions so interesting and profitable.. We hope they will be continued, as the time given to them is as well spent as that spent racking our brains over exact sciences. AN APPRECIATION The members of the class of January, 1917, express their heartiest appreciation of the kind assistance of their faculty adviser, Mr. Henry M. Goldstein, who has delivered them from many a difficulty during their senior year. Having completed its work to the best of its ability, THE Pivot board extends to its readers an apprecia- tive “Thank you! and makes ready to turn over the reins of control to its successor, the eleventh Pivot staff, with best wishes for a most successful term. = чш and. Ë= i. Cards and Cups By Victor DEWEY WOODRUFF Jao� ENI O limit.” FE Oe. 9 М г You heard me, Scott. The others ed are out of it. Are you crawling just be- Кабо A cause you lost a little more than usual tonight? The speaker made no attempt to veil the sneer that crept into his voice near the end. Disregarding the other's overt taunt, Scott answered, I'll raise you fifty on that, De Forrest. The slight tremor in his voice caused action on the part of one of the three who had withdrawn from the game. “I say, Layton, he demurred, turning to De For- rest, this is going a bit too far! You remember when we organized the Clandestine Club the limit was placed at twenty-five and has never been raised since. Besides, Don has lost enough for one night and it's after one. If ‘Skeets’ Murray should see a light in here at this hour there'll be the devil to pay. What do you say? Let's call it off for tonight and throw those hands away. The other two, who had stood back aghast as the stakes had leaped to fifty, to a hundred, and then one hundred and fifty, nodded vigorous assents. “What do you say, По� ?” asked one. “It's up to him, replied the other, indicating De Forrest. “You three are out of this, said De Forrest, harshly, and I'm going to finish this hand. And as for you, Lamont, I don't care whether the Dean catches us ог not. I’m through after tonight. I'll go you fifty more, Don. Come on, be a sport; make it an even two hundred and I'll call your hand. Lamont's face blanched with anger at the tone and import of De Forrest's words. Make it two hundred, replied Scott, doggedly. Now, what have you got?” and he flung his cards, four kings, upon the table. A wave of relief swept over the faces of his three 7 friends as he swept the cards out. De Forrest must have a literal something up his sleeve to be able to raise against that hand, remarked Lamont to Al Longstreth and Eddie Richardson. A sardonic grin overspread De Forrest's face as he heard Lamont's remark. “There is but one hand that can beat a straight flush, he said; and that's a royal flush, and there it is. With that he laid his five cards upon the table and they told their own tale. De Forrest had won. The hectic flush died out of Don Scott's cheek and a pallor overspread his clear-cut profile. There was a listless droop to his shoulders as he arose, a bit un- steadily. “That finishes me, he muttered to himself. His three friends looked at him sympathetically. It was common gossip about Andover Prep that Don Scott's propensity for gambling had incurred the violent displeasure of his millionaire father, who had lately declared that if any more of his son's gambling debts were sent to him it would result in his removal from school. De Forrest made no bones over his dislike for Scott. Ever since the Westerner had deposed him as Ше athletic idol of the school the former had endeavored to make things as unpleasant as possible for the youth- ful half-miler. De Forrest, rather than be beaten by a young cub, as he derisively called Scott, sullenly quit the cinder-path, giving as a pretext superabundance of studies. When Kenneth Lamont, with Longstreth and Rich- ardson, had sought to form a poker club to beguile the leaden hours of joyless New England nights, they had not sought to enlist as a member Layton De Forrest. But the latter had pleaded so eagerly that it would have been a breach of good-fellowship to bar him. Don Scott had merely tried the game as an idle pastime, but its :ascination soon made him one of its most rabid devotees. Like all beginners, he was а con- sistent loser, and this had culminated in a “blowup” with the “governor.” As a result he was forbidden to play the game and his allowances were split in half. Tonight, unable to resist its lure, he had sought the Clandestine Club, as Lamont had named it. Not much persuasion was needed to induce him to join in a game. De Forrest, until tonight, had succeeded admirably in hiding his pent-up hatred for Don Scott, but as the latter kept losing he was unable to keep from gloating. “Ном much are you out, По� ?” queried Richard- son, as the players pushed back their chairs. Four hundred and ten dollars, came the laconic response. The questioner whistled. It might have been worse, put in De Forrest. “Oh, by the way, Scott, could you oblige me with that two hundred? I want to be going. Without looking up, Scott said “I haven't got it. The others looked at him askance. Aha, so you were betting on your nerve, sneered De Forrest. But then, he continued, in a careless sort of manner, that surprised the others, your I. O. U. will do just as well. You can pay me any time. I’m not in a hurry for it?” “I wonder what's happened to make that fellow so generous all of a sudden, communed Lamont to himself. There must be something behind that. Surprised at the matter-of-fact way in which De Forrest had passed off his violation of the rules of the club, Don hastily scribbled out his note, and said: “Га never have ventured to risk it, but, you see, I didn’t think that hand could be beaten and I thought I was playing safe all the way through.” Oh, that's nothing, the other hastened to assure him, smoothly ; I would have done the same thing my- self under those circumstances. It was a hundred-to- one shot that you'd win— but you lost. А bit of hard luck, that's all. Forget about it. When you get some change come around and see me. Scott passed him the note and De Forrest carefully placed it in his wallet and prepared to take his de- parture. As he reached the door he paused and, turn- ing, said: Well, good night, fellows, and pleasant dreams. The last words were meant for Scott, who was staring moodily at the upturned cards. Lamont was the only one who caught their double significance and the malevolent glare which De Forrest levelled at the unseeing Scott. Then the latter went out. After his departure Lamont made haste to obliterate all signs of the night's activities. The four roomed in the same building and it was but a short time after De Forrest left that the four were asleep in their beds. Scott roomed next to Lamont and Richardson: Longstreth was across the corridor. The former's thoughts before sleep were a strange co-mixture of sor- row and anger. He bitterly arraigned himself because his developed penchant for gambling had led him into a debt which would be very embarrassing to meet if De Forrest should demand payment. If his father by any chance should hear of his latest break, his career at Andover was finished. Layton De Forrest is the last person in the world whom I ever wanted to be beholden to, he thought, and then dropped off to troubled slumber. A week later came the biggest track meet of the year—the dual meet with Phillips Exeter. Intense rivalry caused each event to be contested fiercely, and as Don Scott romped off with the quarter-mile and half-mile runs in record time, the deafening acclama- tions of the vast throng of under-graduates and specta- tors gladdened his spirit. Don had his eyes fixed on a spot of white, away up in the grandstand. Eleda Rossalind had come all the way from New York to see him run. He had no eyes for a figure that sat crouched back in a near-by seat. Layton De Forrest bit his lips vindictively as Scott breasted the tape in the half-mile. He alone took no part in the cheering as the Andover section rose en masse at Scott’s record-breaking run. For two years De Forrest had been the recipient of these hoarse cheers. Now, he was forgotten. It was unbearable. He rose and elbowed his way through the happy throng. Their gayety but added to his hatred of Scott. “Tonight is the time, he muttered, and strode out from the park. Lamont, ever watchful, was the only one to see the actions of De Forrest and he mentally resolved to keep his eye on him. With Eleda and her father seen off on the New York Express, Scott’s happy frame of mind vanished. A sort of premonition seized him. That note for the two hundred weighed heavily on his shoulders. He returned thoughtfully across the campus to his room just as Lamont entered next door. The riotous celebration of their overwhelming victory over Phillips Exeter was at its height. Bonfires dotted all parts of the campus and myriads of sparks shot to- ward the darkened sky. Somewhat cheered, Scott walked to the dormitory window to look out at the merry-making. There came a slight knock at his door. quickly, he said: “Come ї� .” There was no greeting. the other’s mind. Well, I’m here, began De Forrest. “I expected you, said Scott quietly. De Forrest looked taken aback, but continued iron- ically: “Your sapience seems to be infallible. I won't take your time, though. I guess you know what I’m here for. I need that two hundred. You see,” he went on suavely, unexpected contingency— Oh, never mind that stuff, broke in Scott. “The truth is, De Forrest, that I expected you'd give me at least two weeks to raise that money. At present I'm Turning In walked De Forrest. Each knew what was in The governor refuses to send any more until broke. the first of the month. Frankly, I can't pay you.” De Forrest's truculent countenance became still more forbidding, as with unbridled malice he said: So that's the way it stands. The governor's wise to his son's antics and closes down on the money bags However, I want that money, and there's only one thing which will save you from being fired out of college, both by your father and the ignominy of your position as a bluffer, if I choose to divulge. This is the proposition. His eyes refused to meet the unwav- ering look of Scott as he continued. Scott, Г want those two cups which you won to- day. Had a thunderbolt struck him Scott could not have been more dazed. He turned alternately hot and cold and involun- tarily made as if to spring at De Forrest's throat. That anyone could stoop to so low an act was in- comprehensible to him. He meant to show this cur how such a fellow should be treated. At the change which he had wrought in the other's bearing, De Forrest stepped toward the door. His ashen face showed the fear in which he held Scott in his present mood. You dog, ground out Scott, you come to me with that vile offer. Get out of my room before I throw you out. Shaking like an aspen leaf, the other hastened to comply, but, with his hand on the door, he essayed a parting shot. Remember, Scott, it means the end of your college career. It means your finish at Andover. What are two cups to you? No one will be the wiser. I want them because I promised to bring back to my folks the two trophies which you won and which I was supposed to have won. They don't know I've quit the game. My father was a track star. If he knows Гуе failed he'll be heart-broken. What do you say? You'll never miss them.” Scott hesitated. His father's threat to withdraw him from college seemed distant and dim. That De Forrest would expose him he had no doubt. Не form- ulated a plan of action. Why not exchange his two trophies for the slip of paper. If De Forrest's tale was true, he was in no danger. Att any rate, forestall- ing De Forrest would give him some respite in which he could raise money enough to redeem the cups. They would be only out of his hands a few days at the most, or even a few hours. If De Forrest had conceived a plot to do him fur- ther harm it was unfathomable to him. His story was logical. Should he give up his college career rather than stretch his principles for a short time? It would not besmirch his athlete standing. Eager to carry his point, De Forrest burst uncere- : moniously into his train of thought. “There's no alternative. You accept or you're through for good. Scott determined to risk everything on one stroke. “АП right, he said. Remain here and I'll get the cups. Without further ado he grabbed his hat and coat and bolted through the door. Breathing more easily, De Forrest sat down weakly in a chair and lighted a cigarette with a trembling hand. Synchronously, in the adjoining room Bruce Lamont arose from his cramped position’ at the keyhole of the connecting door and flung himself on the bed. “That of all things. I never would have believed it of Don Scott, he groaned. What can have hap- pened to him?” As he began thinking more rationally the thought came to him that Scott was playing a game deeper than De Forrest's. Lamont never for a moment entertained the thought that De Forrest's story was true. He knew that De Forrest’s departing look the night of the poker game boded no good to Scott. On their way to Scott’s room after the hilarious cele- bration, Longstreth and Richardson stopped to pick up Lamont in his room. His grave face convinced them that something was badly wrong. Не did not respond to their good-natured raillery, but sat with unseeing eyes on the floor. Should he take these two into his confidence? Could they be trusted? He knew the transfer of the cups did not end the little drama being enacted in the other room. It would be well to have two such staunch ad- mirers of Scott on his side. Lamont’s reticence only served to accentuate his two friends’ curiosity. Lamont decided to tell them everything, and he did. Luckily for De Forrest's mind Richardson's and Longstreth’s anathemas and execrations did not reach his ears. “Со easy, fellows,” whispered Lamont. He's in there yet, pointing to the next room. “We'll stay here and await developments. Scott's promise to get the two cups was in itself a hazardous undertaking. With a score of others, the trophies rested on a case in the Dean's inner office, ready to be presented after chapel exercises on the morrow. Scott kept in the shadow of the clustered buildings and reached the office of the Dean. It was the work of a moment to find a window carelessly left open by the absent-minded professor. With a twinge of mental torture, he selected his two hard-earned prizes, and carefully closing the window he retraced his steps to the dormitory. De Forrest had not moved. A complacent smirch overspread his callow features as Scott re-entered with the trophies. Scott eyed him repellently, loathingly, as if he were near a snake. Не said: “Неге are the cups; now give me that I. O. U.” De Forrest handed him the slip of paper and а� - swered: “You needn't be so surly about it, Scott. A fair trade is no robbery. You have the better of the deal. You ought to throw in a few medals to boot.” This was too much for Scott, who cried: Get out, damn you, before I kill you! De Forrest got out in a hurry. Lamont, Longstreth and Richardson were interested auditors of the conversation. When De Forrest left Scott's room, Lamont whis pered excitedly, We'll follow him. I think I know just what his game 15.” The three stealthily descended the stairs after De Forrest. The latter struck out across the campus to- ward the residences of the faculty. In his wake they followed. De Forrest wended his way in and out through the buildings until he reached the residence of Skeets Murray, the Dean. There was a ring of anger in Lamont's voice as he spoke to the others. The unspeakable cad! Just what I thou ght. He's gone to inform the Dean. Scott will be declared a professional tomorrow for selling his prizes. That dis- grace is a thousand times worse than the one he evaded. Fellows, we can't let De Forrest get away with that. He's got the cups, that's conclusive evidence that Scott asked for them before tomorrow and then sold them to him. We can't inform the Dean of the truth of the affair, because we'll all get fired out for gambling. Think, will you? Think! We've got to do some- thing. We can't let Don go under like that. De Forrest had reached the residence of the Dean. It was after ten, but the latter was still up and the trio saw De Forrest admitted. The three were in a panic. Something had to be done and done quickly if they were to avert the worst scandal ever perpetrated at Andover. Poor Don, murmured Longstreth. if it’s all up with him. It looks as It seemed as if Then suddenly his face Lamont was plainly nonplused. Scott must take his medicine. lighted in a bright smile. We'll fool him yet,” he almost shouted in an ecstasy of joy, and, with that, he outlined his plan to the oth ers. The magnitude of its scope astounded them. “It’s big, said Lamont; but it's the only way out. Are you with me, or shall I go it alone? The two chorused their eager support and they fairly raced across the selfsame path which Scott had taken but a short while before. They found the same window as did the first. in- truder. Ву the moon's rays they sighted the pile of trophies in the center of the room. They stood as И awed. “I hate to do it, said Lamont, but it's got to be done. Come on, take an armful. Lamont had unearthed а bag on the way across and the trophies were carefully placed in it. “There will be some terrible howls when this is found out in the morning,” whispered Richardson, as the three made their exit, leaving the window half open. They returned unseen to Lamont's room, where the latter took the bag and buried it in a long unused trunk, where no one would ever be likely to hunt. De Forrest had stated his case well—so well that ruin and disgrace awaited Don Scott on the morrow. Skeets Murray’s ideas of honor were rigid. That De Forrest's disclosures affected a boy whom he liked very much personally did not alter the Dean's de- termination one whit to carry out the steps which his code demanded. On De Forrest leaving, Murray said: “This is the most serious charge ever preferred against an Andover athlete. I do not know what to make of it. It seems impossible that such a fellow as Scott should stoop to such a thing. Still, the evidence is indisputable and I shall attend to it in the morning. Scott slept away, all unthinking of the skein set to enmesh him. De Forrest proceeded to his room, where he rested serenely in the knowledge of Scott's disgrace the next day. The next day's events followed in trip-hammer order. One of the final tableaux was set in Dean Mur- ray's office. A messenger came to De Forrest's room with a per- emptory command to report to Dean Murray at the office immediately. Worried beyond an extreme which he did not care to show, De Forrest hastened to the Dean's office. As he entered the sanctum of Andover's head-mas- ter a sense of calamity brooded over him. Murray turned and began in a sarcastic tone, which fairly shriv- eled the other: De Forrest, I gave you more credit than to try to ‘put over’ anything like this. Why, a two-year-old baby would know enough not to try anything as thin as this little nightmare of your fancy.” De Forrest endeavored to interrupt, but with a gesture of contempt Murray stilled him. “Мау I ask what you have done with the other trophies? You are just a common thief. Did you think that I was brainless enough to believe your tale after what I’ve seen this morning? If you return the cups, Í promise immunity; but if not, you're through at Andover.” “A thief,” sputtered De Forrest, indignantly. What do you accuse me of?” Murray's sarcasm became more vitriolic. “Т� е game's up, De Forrest. I have no sympathy Гог a common thief and also а perjurer. I gave some credence to your tale last night, but when I entered here this morning, found the window open and the twelve cups taken, I needed no further confirmation that your story was a base fabrication of les to ruin Scott. I'll give you an hour to return the cups. If in that time they are not forthcoming, your connections with this campus are broken. I want nothing from you. Go. It is enough that one of my students should do anything as unbelieveable as thi s. I have no more to say. De Forrest turned abjectly away from that adaman- tine countenance. He saw not the faintest ray of hope in it. He had been tricked! Some unseen forces had worked against him. Murray believed that he had stolen the cups and had concocted a plot to disgrace Scott. He cursed the folly that entangled him in his own trap. He had been outwitted. There was noth- ing to do but follow the path which he had allotted for Scott. An hour later, without a farewell to anyone, Layton De Forrest slunk out from the campus to the railroad station. He never knew who it was that convicted him. His evil plans had brought nothing but his own down- fall. Skeets Murray never divulged the story which he believed was the true one of the robbery and he never knew that each of the cups found its rightful owner, since everyone was pledged to secrecy. He returned the two cups to Scott without any explanation. Scott's gratitude to his three friends for their act was boundless. He could only say: Ive learned my lesson. Мо more gambling for mine.” The Wanderings of a Central Senior PauL MorrirT—CLass PROPHET As the sun was going down over the Jersey shore, our vessel pulled out of the wharf to deep water under the guidance of many little tugs. I, the class wanderer, at once retired to my stateroom to make ready for supper. “аз call for supper; last call, came from the dining room, and as Í passed to the table I recognized the head waiter as Bennie Shachat of the class of January, 1917. Not being very hungry, I left the table, so Bennie, anxious to please, took me to the kitchen and pointed out Ciccone, Rocco and Rontondi, juggling long strips of spaghetti over the oven; but most interesting of all was Nicholas Fausto, with an apron tied about his middle, drying dishes. | returned to the deck to see the glare of the Statue of Liberty, but no sooner had I reached the rail than I heard a familiar voice telling in a loud pitch of a great deed its owner had performed. Seated on a coil of rope, and dressed in a short sailor jacket, was Abe Wohl, still shouting about himself. I retired for the night, but, being thirsty, pushed a button for a porter and, to my surprise, the door opened. Sammy Kalb stood before me, dressed all in white. These surprises were enough for one day, so I turned in. During the night a storm came up, and I felt so sick that I rang for a physician. In walked the ship's doctor, Mr. Fogle, followed by a nurse, who proved to be Lillian Offen. With their gentle treatment I came around all right and was quite able to view the performance which was in store for the following day. By that time the storm had abated somewhat, but the heavy weather kept the people indoors. In the afternoon the performance was staged and Í took my place in the audience. The curtain was raised and short-legged Ernest Porter waltzed on the stage with his seven-foot wife, Eleanor Mendel, and an abun- dance of ancient eggs came from all directions. They made a very striking pair. When the ship came within sight of land we pre- pared to go ashore. The customs officers were very rough, and the English bobbies were horrid, but my face lighted up when I saw a familiar bobbie leaning up against a lamppost. As I passed him I recognized Rus Torrey reading an English grammar. Thirty years had passed but Torrey's interest in English had not passed. Shine! Shine! was the cry that drowned the noise of the rattling vehicl es, and then I beheld Wil- liam Morgenstern on his knees, using the polish freely. Hurrying to the station, I bought my ticket and boarded a train for London. As I was sitting near the window waiting for the train to depart, I noticed a tattered individual picking up papers. On close in- spection it proved to be Joe Fingerhut. Little had we ever thought that Joe would stoop to such things. After a ride of an hour we pulled into the great metropolis. I immediately set out for a first-class hotel. There in the vestibule, gray with age, was Le Roy Stein selling pasteurized milk chocolate s. Conversing with him, I learned that a great suffrage parade was due about this time, and from the sound of a big bass drum I knew it couldn't be far away. Sure enough, down the street paraded William Lif- shutz at the head of a column, carrying a banner. He was followed by Fannie Weiss and Sophie Dwork with Votes for Women” signs across their chests. At the London stock market | saw Stew Веа!- tie, not the runner of yore, but a bank runner. It had long been my desire to see the famous Monte Carlo, so I crossed the channel and took a train for the city where fortunes are won and lost in an hour. Just as I expected, there in a corner of a large gam- bling den sat Jake Horowitz and Jules Lubowitt matching nickels. This was a game in which they had long been proficient, so I was not surprised. I went next to see the wonderful sights of “Сау Paree. I knew no French so I went directly to the American consul for advice. He was Freddy Nava- tier, sure enough. Through him I learned a few words of French and received some directions for getting around. I entered the first high-class cabaret I saw, on the Rue Jardin, where, among the revelers, I was just in time to see Prof. Joseph Kiell and his dancing partner, Emma Yates, go through a series of dances of their own invention. My business next directed me toward Germany, and I arrived in the city of Berlin at night. Early the next morning I wandered through the streets, watching the many curious sights. They were curious sights indeed. There was Ernest Kritzmacher in front of a bakery, pipe in mouth and covered from head to foot with flour. From him I learned that a symphony orchestra was in town and, liking good music, I went to see the performance, which was Niemand Zu Hause. The curtain went up at eight o'clock and Pasquale Sozio, the world's most famous violinist, appeared, amid great applause. A selection. from Wagner followed, and after the applause had sub- sided, Mme. Tlusty sang Im Vaterland, and bou- quets were showered upon the world’s loveliest soprano. The wee hours of morning came rapidly, but before I went to bed, I visited the Berlin six-day race. Riding around the saucer were the following teams: Salerno and Primamore, Greenspan and Chivian, Friedman and Hand. In the middle of the saucer, behind a hot-dog stand, was Issy Steinbock, barking out his wares, while his partner, Sarah Seiler, was giving first aid to what appeared to be the remains of Goldberg and Campbell. They had been attacked with stones and bottles for ruining the Ger- man opera, Romany, I think. 'The pair had traveled these thirty years on their nerve, attempting finally to enter grand opera, but the gallery boys didn't appreciate their attempt. Another day in the land of Karl Marx, I visited the Temple of Socialism, which now ruled the world. There on the walls of the famous art galleries were the portraits of. Abe Breitbarth and our old-time editor, Eddie Douglas. Poor Eddie! Many 12 were the days he had spent in the rat hole in Cen- tral High, but now he is in a hole six feet under, long dead of spats disease. Oh yes, and there was Harry Schaub, as well—not the Harry of years gone by, but the Harry of a new era, dressed in overalls, with a pail of water and a scrub brush, busily washing the picture of Eddie, thinking of the many happy days they had spent together. Little had ke realized that the picture in front of him would survive THE Pivot of January, 1917. Italy I visited next, where Rome revealed the strange sight of Cardinale, an Italian duke, feeding pigeons in the market place, while his wife, the former Alice Filippone, was keeping the younger Cardinales from pulling the feathers from the pigeons’ tails. Wil liam Heyer, the man of elevated ideas, who used to push the artist’s brush for THE Pivot, I saw pushing a different kind of brush around the streets of Rome, and on investigation, I found that he had to have it made to order. The first stop I made after leaving Italy was at the islands in the southern Pacific, where we landed in the afternoon. Before evening set in, I roamed into a grove of large bamboo trees. I had taken about four steps, when all of a sudden a cocoanut grazed my upper extremity. Upon looking up into the tree, I beheld the features of Alan Bolles, not so much like the Bolles of '17 as like one of our Darwinian ancestors. Evidently Bolles had ‘read so much of the theory that he was degenerating very rapidly. A small ribbon was tied around his neck and I imagined it was to keep in mind the one for whom he had worked so hard thirty years ago. A new version of Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula” was the first sound brought to my ears, and there in a straw tent I recognized Eleanor Floyd going through the rhythmic motions of a Hawaiian dancer. A private steam yacht brought me to the land о! the free once more, and the Golden Gate appeared in the distance. Back on American soil, and under the protection of Old Glory, I visited the janitor of the San Francisco City Hall, Saul Goldstein, who introduced his wife, formerly Fannie Abramson. My next stop was at Chicago, and in the State Assembly was Harry Polak— not the Harry of old. but a revised man, stalwart and honest, and a staunch upholder of the honor of the class of January, 1917. While in Chicago I renewed the acquaintance of Wilbur Henderson, who had hoped to be a civil engineer, but who was running a trolley car and trying to be civil in replying to the questions asked when not surveying the nickel industry. Oh, yes! There was Max Greenberg also. Poor Max, gray haired and looking the worse from rough work, was greasing the switches for the street railway company of that town. Max's Central Service training came in handy, any- way. At Niagara, I viewed the famous horse-shoe falls Írom the power station. And, would you believe it, there I saw Frances Hiebel enjoying a belated but pleasant honeymoon. From Niagara to New York was a pleasant trip. mainly because Harry D`Giovanni was conductor oÍ the train. | reached New York in time for supper and after wards went to see the Passing Show of 1947. Ir the vestibule ticket office was Abe Slominger, now a famous theatrical knew his well, for in the course of the evening I saw he had selected as his stars Florence Walling, Loretta Sie- fried and Margery Witheridge, who were making a great hit in spite of their some show, believe your Daddy Time. manager. | le business age. [t was After a pleasant evening, I wended my way toward Newark, via the Tubes. The strong arm gang were on duty: the two inseparable chums, Rose and Harriet, with pails and scrub brushes, were doing their duty to a soiled window. Newark reached at last, I hopped into a jitney operated by Sam Horrowitz. When I got off at my street, I handed him a quarter. He gave me thirty cents change. Fine figuring, Sam, fine figuring, I thought. About to enter my home, I was stopped by two ladies, whom I recognized as the Misses Howard and Heid. Both were old maids, and from their talk I gathered that they were running a dairy somewhere near Hackettstown, N. I W | asked my wife to entertain these ladies as best she could, and retired early, to dream of old times at Central. THE CENTRAL SERVICE CLUB | үт b 4. James Warren Gibbs аз a Poet The following poems are from the uncollected writ- ings of the late James Warren Gibbs, whose memory is so fondly cherished by all Centralites who were so fortunate as to know him. “To Arms was pub- lished in The American Issue, with which Mr. Gibbs was connected, while the fragments and Who Can Ве Great? are from his unpublished writings. While Mr. Gibbs left some poetry, he will be better remem- bered for his historical writings, the latest of which went to press just before his death last summer, and which is expected to appear at any time—4 Manual of American History and Civics, (Atkinson, Mentzer Co., New York). This is the same one which he developed at Central, and which is in use here now. FAINT HEART BE STRONG Up, then, nor fear! Gird on thy sword for battle with the wrong! This is thy battlefield forever here— To him who conquers is the victor's song. WHO CAN BE GREAT? A second of time is a little thing, But two eternities to it cling. A speck in space floats this world of man, Y et holds what a place in God's great plan! Though I may not be great, I can be small, And God needs little things most of all. And who is great? Not he whose boast Makes a nation shudder from coast to coast. Who then is great? Not he whose name Is gilded over with golden fame. These may be great; but it must be he Who walks by faith where he cannot see; Who does life's duty as he can With God-like faith in the heart of man. TO ARMS! The cry goes forth like thunder-peal— TO ARMS! Gird quick thine armor on! The foe is worthy of thy steel, His ranks stand thick and strong. “То arms again! Thy broad, fair land Which stands for freedom's mighty power, Betrayed by traitor's kiss and hand, Yields silently each hour. Firm blades of heroes bathed in blood, Firm hearts of heroes staunch and true, Against the strength of wrong have stood When blades and hearts were few. The cry goes forth for men— strong men— Men who no longer dream, but DO! Rings Eastern tower, rings Western glen With cries for me, for you. A man may die that a nation live, A nation its life for a world may give. THINGS [Being a space filled with “Things.” А depart- ment devoted to anything new and original in the world of art, special attention being given to the so- called thoroughly at present. ] THE MORNING AFTER By CHESTER MOCKRIDGE HAD hardly fallen asleep when my | bell rang furiously. I jumped out of a bed qucikly and opened the door. ? E No one was there! Upon reflection, DSA however, this did not seem extraordinary. Probably the prank of the occupant of another of the many bachelor apartments on our floor, I thought. But the thing haunted my mind as I lay in bed, and I could not sleep. A warm breath of air had swept my cheeks as I had opened the door. Although my mind was wide awake, I could not figure the thing out. The longer I thought, the more ghostly was the impression left on my mind. Why had I been drink- ing? I wished that Jack would come. I tried to sleep. But it was not for long. I felt someone staring at me——a stare that boded evil, and yet I was afraid to look. The gaze of the eyes was ceaseless—it pierced through my closed eyelids and burned into mv brain. I began to picture the eyes—they must be very large— large, red, blood-shot eyes, yet with a greenish hue. I sat up suddenly and peered into the darkness. There they were, just as I had pictured them in my imagination! Red and blood-shot, yet with a green- ish hue—more like the glow of phosphorus than a human being's eyes. I cried out, but my cry was a squeak, the stifled shriek of a choking person. Why did not Jack come? The eyes disappeared for an instant, only to reap- pear a little nearer to me. They faded again. When I next saw them, they were still nearer. Again and again this happened, until they were within a few feet of my head. How long would this keep up? How long could a human being stand it? Then they spoke. You! boomed out a deep voice from below the ghostly halos. “You are on the threshold of fortune! But you'll pass the opportunity by! I am—— But the eyes did not disclose their secret. Instead, they disappeared again. Then again they burned in the darkness, and still nearer. new art which is permeating literature so E 2d - Fa I quivered like a leaf in the chill November wind. [nstinctively I reached under my pillow, drew out my revolver, and fired. The eyes disappeared, but I fired again were they had been. I heard a low moan, and something fell on my feet. It sent murderous chills up and down my spine. Then the eyes lit up again. They were at the foot of my bed, and were rapidly glazing with the sheen of death. “Fool!” killed me! earth” the eyes slowly burned out. boomed the voice. Fool, you have I die, but you shall live death on And as the voice trailed off into a moan. I swooned to sleep. I awoke with a blinding sun beaming in my room I sickened at the sight that met my eyes. On Ше bed were dozens of spots of blood, and half a dozen spots where puddles of blood had sunk into the bed clothes like water into the earth. A blood-stained sheet lay like a shroud over the end of the bed. And on the floor, dressed in evening clothes, lay Jack, smeared with blood, his body crumpled up, with a sheet partly wound about him. A VERY GOOD THING [Being something which was given in at the Rat Hole, though we do not know the author. At least it is good enough to print. ] LOOK PLEASANT We cannot, of course, all be handsome, And it’s hard for us all to be good, We are sure now and then to be lonely, And we don’t always do as we should. To be patient is not always easy, To be cheerful is much harder still, But at least we can always be pleasant, If we make up our minds that we will. And it pays every time to be kindly, Although we feel worried and blue. If you smile at the world and look cheerful, The world will soon smile back at you. So try to brace up and look pleasant, No matter how low you are down, Good humor is always contagious, But you banish all friends when you frown. ONE-NINE-ONE-SEVEN'S HISTORY I walked through the corridor, And stopped one of three, To tell him of my Senior Class The Ancient Historie. He said he was too busy And had no time to hear; But I said, Indeed but twice a year. And so he stood and oped his eyes And looked up to heaven; While I began to tell the tale Of Class One-Nine-One-Seven. Yes, we have all been freshmen, As some of ye are to-day; Such things must all be told And have patiently sailed across the sea, To be called a Senior A. We started on our voyage About two hundred strong ; But most of us got sea-sick, And could not sail along. Some of us fell overboard, Because we could not see How with homework piled up high We'd ever cross the sea. Lessons, lessons everywhere, We wished that we could sink: Lessons, lessons everywhere, And not a chance to think. After a long, long year we sailed As freshies nevermore, And w alking the deck right proudly, Of the good s ship ' : ‘Sophomore.’ And after two more windy years Of wrecks and storms at sea, Came to us an Albatross Known as Geometry. Some deemed it an ill omen And many left the boat; But some of us worked faithfully, The bird kept us afloat. Many a happy day we passed, A jolly crew indeed, And no class could our In any way exceed. Seventeen And we danced along the deck until We were Seniors dignified; W е stopped a For now our goal we spied. a day and be 'gan lo pray For Буе long months we worked, And pleasures all rejected; Never a task we shirked, That others had neglected. Sixty now swimming, АП workers hard are we We've sailed, and worked, ы sailed, [ill now we've crossed the sea. THE ELF KING Who rides there so swiftly through wind and through night ? | Tis father and son from dread Death seeking flight. The son feels about him the father's strong arm, The arm holds him tightly, he feels no alarm. My son, you are hiding your face as in fear. Ah, father, see'st thou—the Elf King draws near. Behold him, the Elf King, with crown and with train.” My son, ’tis a streak of the mist and the гаш.” thou fine boy, come thou with me, Right pretty games will I play there with thee, Rare-colored flowers my meadows do hold, My mother has many а robe wrought of gold. Come, My father, my father, and do you not hear? The Elf King’s whispering things in mine ear.” Rest quiet, my child, the wind makes that sound, The wind as it rustled the leaves on the ground. Wil't come, my fine boy, wil't thou come with me? My daughters shall lovingly wait upon thee, My daughters who lead in the night's merry maze Will rock thee to slumber with song and with lays. My father, my father, and see where 'tis dark, The Elfin King's daughters are passing, oh hark.” My son, my son, oh calm your dismay ; The willows are bending their heads shining gray. “I love thee, dear creature, thy person doth charm, Come! be thou willing, or else I will harm.” My father, my father, oh now I must go, [he Elf King has done me a terrible woe. The father now trembles, he rides as one wild; He holds in his arms the shuddering child ; He reaches the castle, his heart turns to lead; For pale in his arms, the child lies— dead. Translated from the German by ROBERT L. Housman. WHO'S WHO—AND WHY Bear, Fannie E.—Pres., W. W. Debating Society ; С. O. Executive board; Executive committee, Journal. ist Club; G. S. C. Bronstein, Louis—G. O. delegate, C. S. C.; зес., Barnstormers; С. О. delegate, W. H. Debating Society. Brown, Abraham— Vi ice-pres., Journalist Club; С S. C.; property manager, Ein Amerikanisher Duell. Decker, Selma J.—vVice-pres., Barnstormers; C c e Douglas, Edward H.— Eddie. — Frederick H.— ate. , Camera Club; Pivot; С. uqa Gerald L.—Pres., Orchestra; E.xecutive committee, G. Эк Kos Horowitz, Jacob—Senior Pivor; Pivot; C. S. С Seco, Francis—Vice-pres., Wireless Club; treas., Science Club; С. O. delegate, Wireless Club. Kalb, Sam— Pres., Mathematics Club; pres., Man- dolin: Club; chairman, Chocolate Sale; chairman, Weekly Service Dances; C. S. C. Kranztohr, Leon Irving—Sec., Prvori C. 5. C. Prosch, Walter R.—Pres., ing Rink committee; C. S. C. Schaub, Harry, Jr.—Pres., G. O.; pres., Science Club; manager, Cross-country team; business man- ager, Pivot; C. S. C. Stein, Le Roy—Pres., Webster-Hayne; sec., 4A class; С. О. Executive board; С. S. С. Steinbock, Isidore—Pres., 4A class; pres., Barn- stormers; pres., C. S. C.; Prvot; Senior Pivot. Tren, Isi Pres., Spanish Club; vice-pres., W. W. Debating Society; G. O. delegate, Math. Club; chairman, Senior Prom; C. S. С. Wohl, A.—Pres., Tennis Club; Executive board, G. O.; Pivor. Journalist Club; С ъи Club; sec. O.; Pivor; ( Journalist Club; Technical Club; Skat- HONOR ROLL (Names of students not having less than eight in every subject are to be found in this column.) One hundred and one, Max Goldberg; 103, Alice Agman; 109, Pearl Bratter, Maxine Hemmendinger, Anna Lipkowitz, Florence Lubowitz, Lillian Schuander, Celia Ferver, Ida Toffel; 110, Fannie Bear, Abraham Breitbarth, Sarah Seiler; 202, Mae Levey; 206, Alice Buck, Rose Karalunsky, Anna Schachat; 207, Julian Berla, Charles Keyler; 210, Carl Brueggeman, William Geldner, Allan Smullen; 211, Naomi Rutter; 212, Israel Simon, Emil Weber; 213, Ida Baron, Bessie Malkin, Pauline Witthaeger, Lillian Zalkin; 214, Eva Miller, William Buchmann; 215, Loretta Schwartz, Florence Wirtz, Henry Mc- Lean, Ernest Kritzmacher; 216, Kenneth Aul, Will- iam Johnson, Wallace Metrione; 217, Olive Cutler, Dorothy Eilen; 218, Thelma Perkins; 219, Clarence Berger, Victor Frank, Leon Kranztohr, Morris Rubin; 303, Marcus Bock, Elsie Gulsch, Edward Krasny; 305, Jean Anderson, Eva Goldenberg; 307, Edna Kritzmacher, Beatrice Rosenstein, Mildred Stahl; 309, Naomi Halpin; 310, Charles Brady, Ruth Echert; 316, Ethel Brower, Gertrude Crearan, Julette Duffy, Gertrude Katzman; 317, Anna Gutzat, Yetta Ham- mer, Tillie Housman, Helen Ott, William Blum, Leonard Fuerth, John Gorski, Howard Lewis, Fred- rick Reinhart; 318, A. M., Edith Barton, Etta Baum- garten, Frances Eisen, Rose Hollander, Alice Moson, Helen Kronengold, Esther Lewes, Clara Kleiber, Esther Horowitz; 318, P. M., Ruth Holder, Anna Young; 319, Kenneth McCausland; 320, Theodore Koerner, William Krauss, Martin Martinelli; 401, Bertha Straussberg; 402, Ruth Parks; 403, Hedwig Cresielska, Amelia Landenberger; 408, Eugene Don- nelly; 409, Ruth Block, Anna Hopfengartner, Hattie Hueneka, Rose Farnow, Norma Shiner, Marie Palumbo, Louise Meyerson; 410, Irene Cook, Wil- hemina Decker, Mary Harrar, Clara Juffe, Daisy Klein, Nellie Sukeriman, Anna Undritz; 411, Thomas Perkins; 413, Vinceaza Sammaico; 415, Dorothy Goodman; 416, Irving Newman; 417, Mary Herud, Samuel Kaplan, Ruth Kirschbaum. W. W. PREPARES FOR INTER- SCHOLASTIC DEBATES Although handicapped by making а late start, the W. W. Debating Society has had a very successful term. Under the guidance of Fannie Bear and Mr. Rowan the meetings were most interesting. After the business part of the meeting, debates and individual speeches were heard. А debate was held on Ше prop- osition, Resolved, That a uniform dress for girls should be adopted in Central. The affirmative was upheld by Fannie Bear and Minnie Strauch, the nega- tive by Fannie Wiess and Fannie Abramson. The negative won. Ї� another debate the club discussed the proposition, Resolved, That trade unions are, on the whole, beneficial. The affirmative side, which was taken by Louis Goldberg and Samuel Bomse, de- feated the negative, which was upheld by Abe Wohl and Abraham Slomniger. Joseph Fingerhut and Frank Seco have given individual speeches. The club intends to debate with South Side High School and the members are trying out for the event, which will take place some time in January. The club’s best representatives will try for places on the school team, which will be pitted against Bar- ringer in the Rutgers Interscholastic Debating League. PRIZE CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENTS The faculty picture contest announced in the last issue of THE Pivot was won by Miss Sadie Weitz- man, room 206. The teacher, whose picture was published last month, was Mr. Caruso, room 208. Miss Weitzman's answer was the only correct one re- ceived, so she will receive the prize, a year's subscrip- tion to THE Pivot, beginning with the next issue. Other teachers suggested were the Messrs. McMillan. Snodgrass, Arnao, Lewin, Herzberg, Goldstein, An- derson, Griffin, Griffith, Knowlton, Conklin, Orner, Dickerson and Webb. See another page of this issue for details of the January contest. Owing to the fact that the answers in the slogan- trade-mark contest held by the Loges-Wiener Co. and THE Ргуот were � о! sufficiently good to award any of the prizes offered, the contest has been thrown open again. Particulars of the contest are to be found in the last issue of THE Pivot. The same ones will prevail, except that the answers must be in before January 26. MUNICIPAL CONCERT IN CENTRAL On December | 3 a free municipal concert was held in Central High School under the auspices of the Common Council committee, of which Mr. Thomas E. Curran is chairman. The music was furnished by Voss’ Orchestra, with Mr. Andrew E. Voss as conductor. He was ably assisted by Miss Alberta Masters, soprano; Mr. John B. Hamilton, baritone; Mr. George J. Kirwan, tenor; and Mr. Frederick C. Voss, accompanist. The entertainment consisted of selections from Lachner, Drigo, Westerhout and others, and songs by Miss Masters and Mr. Hamilton. In keeping with the spirit of the concert, the audience sang some well- known songs. JOURNALIST CLUB Journalism in Central has been given a decided impetus since the organization of the Journalist Club. Mr. Mones, the faculty adviser, has succeeded in get- ting many newspaper men to address the club on phases of journalism. On January 4 Dr. Ellswitt, a writer, discussed newspaper reporting. Mr. Willet, who is connected with Poore's Manual, is soon to speak to the club on Wall Street reporting. At the meeting of the club on December 14, the Pin commit- tee, consisting of Louis Goldberg and Nathan Kranz- ler, submitted pin designs for selection. A talk by Mr. Mones on verse structure proved most beneficial to the members. WIRELESS CLUB CONSTRUCTING INSTRUMENTS Under the leadership of Leo Samuels, the Wireless Club has made great progress. The plans for an entire wireless set have already been completed and construction work is being carried on. The members of the club have built an aerial on the school roof. Samuels is teaching the club the Marconi code. L. Bamberger Co. have supplied the club with cards, on which are printed these codes for distribu- tion among the m embers. А savings club has also been started among the members. I-B'S HOLD SENIOR PROM The 4-B Class tendered the departing 4-A's the usual Senior Prom on December 20th. Isidore Trien was chairman of the arrangements committee. At a recent meeting of the 4-B Class Louis Bron- stein was elected president, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Otis Heath. The Class also elected a new secretary, and Rose Schaeffer received the position. ROSTER OF SCH00L ORGANIZATIONS CENTRAL SERVICE CLUB President: Isidore Steinbock Vice-president: Max Greenberg Secretary: Wilbur Henderson G. O. delegate: Louis Bronstein Faculty adviser: Mr. Kaiser GIRLS” SERVICE CLUB President pro tem. : Rose Baskin Vice-president: Rose Baskin Secretary: Alice Ablett С. О. delegate: Margery Witheridge Faculty adviser: Miss Rosencrans 4-A CLASS President: Isidore Steinbock Vice-president: Sarah Seiler Secretary: Le Roy Stein Treasurer: Paul Моби G. O. delegate: Max Greenberg Faculty adviser: Mr. Goldstein 4-B CLass President: Louis Bronstein Vice-president: Rose Bornstein Secretary: Rose Schaffer G. O. delegate: Mae Goodstein Faculty adviser: Mr. Canowitz CAMERA CLUB President: Charles Breder Vice-president: Chester Mockridge Secretary: F. H. Goodman G. O. delegate: Jay Morrison Faculty adviser: Mr. Voeglin CARTOONIST CLUB President: Gerald Hauser Vice-president: Nathan Feldblum Secretary: Grace Morton G. O. delegate: Saul Burger Faculty adviser: Miss Schnurr CENTRO CASTELLANO President: Isidore Trien Vice-president: Verna Kinsey Secretary: Frank King Faculty adviser: Mr. Arnao DANTE LITERARY SOCIETY President: Vito Salerno Vice-president: Mary Daddio Secretary: Alice Filippone G. O. delegate: Francis Seco Faculty adviser: Mr. Arnold CONTRIBUTORS To Sarah Seiler and Selma Decker THE Pivot JOURNALIST CLUB President: F. H. Goodman Vice-president: Abe Brown Executive Committee: Leon Kranztohr, chairman; Fannie Baer. Faculty adviser: Mr. Mones MANDOLIN CLUB President: Kirtland Huff Vice-president and secretary: Dorothy Hefele G. O. delegate: Abe Goldblatt ORCHESTRA President: Pasquale Sozio Vice-president: Rose Rasnick Secretary: Gerald Hauser G. O. delegate: Wm. Lifschutz Faculty adviser: Mr. Smith SciENCE CLUB President: Harry Schaub Vice-president: Monroe Dreher Secretary: Amelia Landenberger Treasurer: Francis Seco G. O. delegate: Leo Samuels Faculty adviser: Miss Dede TECHNICAL CLUB President: Walter Prosch Vice-president: George Auerbacher Secretary: William Buchman G. O. delegate: Charles Breder Faculty adviser: Mr. Murray WEBSTER-HAYNE DEBATING SOCIETY President: Le Roy Stein Vice-president: Genevieve Noonan Secretary: Russell Torrey G. O. delegate: Louis Bronstein Faculty adviser: Mr. Beard WIRELESS CLUB President: Leo Samuels Vice-president and G. O. delegate: Francis Seco Treasurer: Sam August Secretary: Edward Vorhees Faculty adviser: Mr. Coleman W. W. DEBATING SociETY President: Fanny Bear Vice-president: Isidore Trien Secretary: Abe Slomniger G. O. delegate: Louis Goldberg Faculty adviser: Mr. Rowan GIRLS' SERVICE CLUB The Girls’ Service Club is providing outlines of in- wishes to extend its sincerest thanks for the excellent services which they have rendered during the past formation on various vocations to benefit girl students. The work of helping the lower classes to organize will term. soon be taken up by the club. 19 Two Live Central Clubs THE JOURNALIST CLUB The Journalist Club, since it organized this term. has shown its progressiveness in the rapid strides it has taken. А great deal of interest has been aroused in the pupils of Central through its activities. Under Mr. Mones’ guidance, a number of stories have appeared in THE Pivot. These have received high merit. Men famous in the journalistic world have appeared before tke club, and in the near future, men of greater prominence will speak. Mr. Mones has given the club a series of talks on the short story, and, guided by these and his personal help, some very good material has already been turned out by the members. Under President Goodman, the club meets every Thursday afternoon in Room 216, when a very inter- esting and instructive program is enjoyed. Visitors are always welcome. Members: Bendel, H. W. Nimensky, I. Last month's issue of THE Pivot neglected to mention the fact that the janitors of the school pre- sented Mr. Tomey with a beautiful cut-glass sugar bowl, a cream pitcher, and a flower vase, at the same time that the teachers and the Central Service Club gave him their tokens of appreciation for his faithful services. Bomse, S. Berkowitz, S. Brown, A., Vice-Pres. Chadwick, C. Decker, S. Dwork, S. Fingerhut, J. Goldberg, Goldstein, N. Goodman, F. H., Pres. Gross, Pearl Housman, R. Hughes, D. Kanowith, S. D. Kranztohr, L., Ex. Com. Levey, M. Nacht, I. Schlegel, G. Trien, I. Weiss, F. Zimmerman, Seco, F. Kranzler, N. Satzky, W. Donner, E. Y adkowsky, A. Baer, F., Exec. Com. Pertzowitz, S. Calandra, A. Miele, Е. Goldstein, Bessie Ceglowski, M. Rantzman, M. Gepner, L. The Spanish club of the school, known as Centro Castellano, has elected the following officers for next term: President, Isidore Trien; vice-president, Verna Kinsey; secretary, Frank King; and G. O. delegate, Donald Hughes. Mr. Arnao, the faculty adviser, gave an illustrated talk on Spanish life and customs. Several records of classical Spanish music were played on the phonograph. The Technical Club is one of the oldest clubs in the school, and one of the most successful. Although the membership is but twenty-five, it is rather due to the fact that more cannot be conveniently handled on a trip of inspection, than because interest is lacking in the club. Trips have been held almost weekly since the club was founded, almost all of the more impor- tant factories in this vicinity having been visited. The big time in the club's activities is always the annual banquet, the third of which was held on January 12. The following are members of the club: Auerbacher, G. Vreeland, J. SCIENCE CLUB THRIVING At each meeting of the Science Club different scien- lific questions are discussed. At present matters per- taining to fishes and the caring for aquariums are being discussed. The annual PivoT dance was held on the evening of January 10, in the gymnasium, under the auspices of the retiring PivoT board. The affair, which was managed by Harry Schaub, Jë Ernest Porter, and Leon Kranztobr, was most successful. The patronesses were Mrs. William Wiener, Miss Katherine B. Mar- tin, Mrs. Harry Schaub, Mrs. Ernest Porter, Mrs. Daniel McMillan and Mrs. Marcus Lewin. А� ас- cordion solo was given by John Denianenko. m — ч rc � а Strouse, E. Derrick, E. Henderson, W. Haig, R. Mockridge, C. Crowe Murray, E. Darling Haufler, E. Schulz Smock, H. Buchman, W. Breder, C. Horner, W. Porter, E. Prosch, W., Pres. Ganther, A. Hoesly, W. Heimlich, F. MacLean, H. Dreher, M . Baldwin, Е. CHOCOLATE SALE A SUCCESS The recent chocolate sale which was conducted by the Central Service and the Girls’ Service Clubs was very successful. Prizes are offered to the members who sell the most sweets. Samuel Kalb arranged the sale. Esther Kalb, a former Centralite, is spending the winter in Daytona, Florida, with her sister. She has accepted a position as violinist in the Crystal Orches- tra. Miss Kalb is a talented musician and a graduate of Glickman's Conservatory of Music in Newark. Manager Thomason, of the Crystal Orchestra, who is always on the lookout for talent for the orchestra, hap- pened to hear Miss Kalb playing and at once offered her an engagement for the season. APPELLATION Fannie Abramson Stuart Beattie Alan Bolles A. Breitbarth Martin Campbell Pasquale Cardinale Herman Chivian Nicholas Ciccone Harry D'Giovanni Edward Douglas Sophie Dwork Nicholas Fausto Alice Filippone Joseph Fingerhut Eleanor Floyd Raymond Fogel Edward Friedman David Goldberg Saul Goldstein Max Greenberg Max Greenspan Edward Hand Minnie Heid Wilbur Henderson William Heyer Francis Hiebel Jacob Horowitz Sam Horrowitz Grace Howard Sam Kalb Joseph Kiell Ernest Kritzmacher William Lifschutz Jules Lubowitt Eleanor Mendel Paul Моби Fred. Navatier Lillian Offen Rose Okin Harry Polak Ernest Porter Peter. Primamore Frank Rocco Goffredo Rotundi Vito Salerno Harry Schaub Loretta Seifried Sarah Seiler Benjamin Shachat Abe Slomniger Pasquale Sozio Le Roy Stein I. Steinbock Ruth Tlusty Russell Torrey Florence Walling Fannie Weiss Margery Witheridge Abe Wohl Harriet Woolf Emma Yates Abe Spider. Legs Bullets Caesar Soup Card Chivy Nick Digi Eddie Soap “Fruit” “Flip” “Joe” “Ella” Pop Ed Y oc Goldy Micks Max Eddie Min Whitie Shrimp Franky “Jake” “Horry” “Gracie” “Sem” “Sapp” “Ernie” “Billie” “Jules” “Stilts” “Pansy” Freddie “ыг Rose Skinny “Lady” Pete Frank Jeff Vid “Harry” “Lottie” Skinny Bennie Abe Pasquie “Leary” “Issy” Ruthy Russ “Flo” “Fannie” “Margy” Aby “Hattie” Em Some Sixty Seniors Sing Sad Swan AILMENT Study Bessie Swell head Arguing Unsociability Silence Public speaking Height (2) Politics Style Boys Untidiness Inc onspic uousness Cutting Movies Grin Nonsense “Rough house’ Hair comb Physics Cutting Too fast Too shy Sleepiness No symmetry No pep Never serious Suspicious Lots of ‘em Cabaretion All wrong Study Bum crease Pug nose Blushing Feminism Geometry Sweetness B. Neu Study Bull Quietness His grin Basnfulness Too small Girls Giggling Noise What not? Fiddling Music Гоо noisy Acting Flunking Haircomb Physics Sickness Has none Bragging Sponging Hiding RESTORATIVE Pass to Proctor 's Diamond ring Omega Oil—it reduces Gang fight little pep Gunpowder Flying fruit Steam-roller No graft Bankruptcy Girls Common sense Spotlights Nailed No allowan e Mirror Love 208 Wig Drag [wo weeks More ambition Some nerve Alarm clock Sandpaper Six on her card A. G. Ostracism но Ни the trail Chloroform Six months solitude T rouser presser Hair tonic Powder Henpecking Can't fix him Manless world Borney Torpedo Year of hard labor An explosive Garlic Bromo-Seltzer Eat rubber A family Muzzle Is none Search us Mouth organ Drum Maxim Silencer He'll outgrow it Се! put out Get a Riley Graduation Up John pills So none is needed A bomb A few hard hezrts A debut PROCLIVITY Stenographer Chemist Е тБа те, Socialist Caddy Spanish corres I eac her Wrestler Lawyer (No ambition) Literature Druggist Physical culture Salesman Actress Engineer Doctor Physical instructor Dentist Barber Dentist Insurance agent Has none Civil engineer Artist Teacher Politician Accountancy Manicure Salesman Lawyer Peanut manufacturer Chiropodist Gentleman bum School marm Prophet Candy business Bachelor girl Stenographer Mathematician Reporter Accountancy Clothing salesman Lawyer Accountancy Steno Business Law Machinery Musician Musician Law Actor Music Politician Missionary Business Business Dramatics Travel Society Song—Seventeen's Slams and Salaams FATE Cash girl Up in smoke Wooden box Success Broken back Street cleaner Ash man Piano mover Jail bird The gutter Dishwasher Soda dispenser Suffragist Bamberger s Chorus pony Stoker Quac k I he € hair Prize-fighter Bootblack Butcher Sandwich man Policeman Conductor Bohemianism Suffragist Jail-bird Soup sifter Old maid Candy kid Shyster Awful God kncws Peddler Matrimony A wife Office boy A cozy flat Postmistress Night watchman Newsboy Spaghetti blower Waiter Organ-grinder Bookkeeper Horrible School marm Truant officer Oiler Movie pianist Movie fiddler Ambulance chaser Circus clown Artist's model Ward-heeler Cannibal's meal Cash girl Matrimony Stagehand Matrimcnial agency Waitress FAVORITE HAUNT Study hall “Gym 212 Post office Not school Library Meetings Chem Lal Corridors “Rat Hole’ Mum's the word Second floor 110 Miner $ | he stage | lome Ofhce Balcony 1 Oc kers Ritter's At work Gamma Sig L nder a bushel Boarding houses 405-7 Study hall Turkish baths Post office Movies Palace Home Chinatown New York Among the boys Loew's Not school Miner's Physics lab. Кее� еуз Ritter's No one knows Bam's Home With track team Office Near Herman А! over 102 Orchestra Music room 110 Corridors Unknown Benz' place Lab Fannie Club Who knows? On the platform 217 Lyric Miner's DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC Brains Legs Line of talk Dignity Gait Slowness rick glasses Smile Name 2 (Deleted by Censor) Attire I reshness Pleasant manner Absence Smile Necktie Grin Singing Bluff Noon rush I ies Pompadour Silence | leight Four feet of legs Stoutness Nose Grouch V oic е Меаг Miss N Tess Apple cheeks I ace Clothes Absenc е His с urls Good looks Lovableness Just being Slowness Dark hair Name Hair comb Noise Has none Ability (?) Giggle Size Walk Smi le Fish horn Chocolate box Good nature Sweet voice See ailment Industry Feminism Happy smile Hot air Cuteness Dunno HOW HE GOT THROUGH [oil Ran Via the keyhole Hard work Horseshoes In soft Legitimately + years’ work Oversight Rescued Pivot On her nerve Fooled ‘em Naturally 99399379390 Eventually Not missed Fixed it up Гоо much noise Name Running dances By grinding Ran Studied Somehow Goodness knows Smiled Four high schools Bluff Fooled us all Bluffed Watchful waiting Studied Compassion An oversight Sneaked Watched his chance On his nerve She won't tell Pushed Sympathy Midnight oil Humored the faculty Worked On his nerve Slipped Pull Mystery to us Talked ә Crammed On his looks Bought и So so Danced Seven years Accident Argued Served sentence Inveigled и See М. №. Silence STEINBOCK, ISIDORE, 182 Central Avenue PRESIDENT OF SENIOR CLASS. Commercial. Prospects: Business. Young in limbs, in judgment old. Track (2, 3, 4); C. S. C. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 8), President (8); Barnstormers (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), President (8); Amazons (7); Pivot (8); Senior Pivor (8); President 4B Class; President 4A Class. Steinbock certainly believes in doing things, as you can see from his list of activities. He is always jolly and makes you smile whether you will or not. He has chosen to enter business, and has chosen wisely, for he has wonderful business ability and executive power. We are certain he will be one of the big men in the future business world. SEILER, SARAH D., 226 Broome Street VICE-PRESIDENT OF SENIOR CLASS. General Latin. Prospects: N. J. Law School. She never stood on ceremonies. Clionia (6, 7); W. W. (6, 7, 8); Vice-President 4B Class: Vice-President 4A Class; Glee Club (8). Sarah is popular with her classmates and also with her teachers. Her attractive personality and faithfulness to her work will make her a successful lawyer. Моее� т, PAUL, 151 Hillside Avenue TREASURER OF SENIOR CLASS. Commercial. Prospects: Undecided. Smile to-day, because to-morrow it is gone. Senior Pivor (8); Treasurer 4A Class (8): Pivot (2); Rifle Team (7); Track (3). Pansy, there are few among us can say a word against thee. Always the gallant gentleman, always ready to assist any fair damsel in distress, always happy and afraid of no one—will the faculty ever forgive or forget thee? GREENBERG, Max, 166 Bergen Street G. O. DELEGATE OF SENIOR CLASS. Commercial. Prospects: New Jersey Dental School. Amiability shines by its own light. С. 5. С. (6, 7, 8), Vice-President (8); С. О. Board (8); С. O. Delegate (4А Class); Journalist Club. Max в one of our popular boys, especially among the ladies. He has shown that he can do things in Central's activities, and his earnest efforts are appreciated. In the field of dentistry Max's energy should put him in the front rank. 24 STEIN, LE Коу, 379 Morris Avenue SECRETARY OF SENIOR CLASS. General. Prospects: N. J. Law School. This fellow is wise enough to play the fool. C. S. С. (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); ЗА Class President; 4B С. O. delegate; Glee Club (8) ; General Manager, “She Stoops to Conquer W. Н. (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), captain (7); G. O. executive board (7, 8); p Manager, Handbook; Ein Knopf” (7); Barnstormers (4. 5, 6, 7): 4B Prom. Com. ; Secretary, Senior Class; Subscription Miss Pivor (6). Stein became a professional photographer and returned to school after a four years’ absence. His activities show what he has done for Central, and give promise of a progressive career after he is admitted to the New Jersey bar. ABRAMSON, FANNIE, 35 Hunterdon Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. She was a sc сца and а гіре and good о� е. W. W. (8); С. S. С. (8); Senior Pivor. Have you ever seen ЦИ ода smile? It is worth looking for, because it is so good-natured and whole-hearted. She is very studious and has done exceptionally good work. Fannie starts her career as a business woman with these assets—a clever brain, willing hands, and a cheerful disposition. What more is required ? BEATTIE, STUART, 94 Wakeman Avenue Special. Prospects: Lafayette. Fair of face and fleet of foot. Track team (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Cross country team (4, 6, 8), Captain (8); C. S. C. (5, 6); A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4, 5) ; Varsity Club (8) ; Wireless Club (8) ; Indoor track team (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). One glance either at Beattie's record or legs gives him away im- mediately—one of the track men in this part of the country. Lafayette has been well supplied with athletes of the first calibre from Central, and doubtless Stew will run her a few steps more along the road to fame. BREITBARTH, ABRAHAM, 141 Park Avenue Special. Prospects: Accountancy. Nature may stand up and say to all the world, This is a man. Breitbarth is a student of whom Central is justly proud. He has done splendid work, and we all wish him the greatest success. 25 CARDINALE, PASQUALE, 98 Garside Street 315 Year Student. Commercial. Prospects: Business. He makes a solitude and calls it peace. G. O. (6, 7); Dante Literary. (6, 7). Cardinale is one of those quiet fellows who don't say much and who take things very seriously. He is very obliging, and is well liked by those intimately acquainted with him. CHIVIAN, HERMAN, 241 Springfield Avenue General. Prospects: Undecided. Studious let me sit, And hold high converse with the mighty Dead. Pivot (8); Senior Prvor (8); Secretary W. W. (8). Herman is one of those miracles who combine a stern face with a jolly disposition. Though Chivian is a newcomer in Central, he has made his mark. Ciccone, NICHOLAS, 40 Garside Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. In running, every pace is but between two legs a race. Cross-country (1, 3, 5, 7), Ca ptain (7); Track team (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) ; A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Dante Literary (6, 7, 8) ; Centro Castellano (7). Nick has worn the colors of Central on the track and over hill and dale ever since his freshman year, and has contributed many times to her string of victories. We are sure that with his stick-to-itive-ness he will be successful in whatever he takes up. DiGiovANNI, Harry, 620 Ferry Street Commercial. Prospects: N. J. Law School. Dante (6, 7, 8) ; W. W. (7, 8). А grain of prudence is worth a pound of craft. Harry is one of the few fellows in the class who, although they have not joined in the school activities to a great extent, are popular with the rest of the class. All his acquaintances speak well of him, which is a good recommendation, indeed. 26 DoucLas, EDWARD H., 2| Summer Place Douglas Special. Prospects: The Lord only knows. Modesty is a virtue, but when you're the editor of your own write up you have to be virtuous. DwoRK, SOPHIE, 217 West Kinney Street College Prep. Prospects: Columbia. Nothing great was ever achieved without en thusiasm. Glee Club (8); Journalist Club (8); Cartoonist (8); Senior Pivor (8). Sophie is an earnest student and diligent worker. She has done very good work along literary lines and hopes to become a woman of letters. FILIPPONE, ALICE, 200 Eighth Avenue General Latin. Prospects: Normal. Nothing is more useful than silence. Girls’ A. А. (1, 2, 3, 5); W. H. (4, 5); Dante (6, 7, 8); Vice-President (6), Secretary (8) ; G. S. C. (5). Alice is a firm believer in the above proverb. Besides, she has never been absent or tardy, never taken a sick slip, or been sent to detention during her stay in Central. This is an enviable record, indeed. We hope that some day Alice will make records in some other things. FINGERHUT, JOSEPH, 233 Bruce Street General. Prospects: N. Y. U. He sat and bleared his eves with books. W. W. (8). . Quiet, clever, and unassuming is the verdict given regarding Fingerhut. He has shown marked ability in school work. We hope, for the well-being of Central, that there may be many more students like him. Егото, ELEANOR, 182 Charlton Street General. Prospects: Undecided. Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Eleanor has kept herself so well hidden that it is almost impossible to write her up in the manner she deserves. She has, however, a pleas- ing manner, which makes her well liked by her friends. FRIEDMAN, EDWARD, 34 Boyd Street General Latin. Prospects: Rutgers. Í know my place. Edward is of those quiet fellows who say little but accomplish much. Instead of wasting his time in social affairs he stays at home doing trigonometry. GOLDBERG, DAVID, 366 Bank Street 3V 5-Y ear Student. Commercial. Prospects: Savage Training School. Basketball (3, 5). The parent of success is application. Although Dave has been quite active in athletics he has not neglected his studies. He is to be commended for completing his course in three and a half years. Dave was the mainstay of our basketball team for the two years that he played upon it. GOLDSTEIN, SAUL, 248 Broome Street 3V5-Year Student. General. Prospects: U. of Р. Great oaks from little acorns grow. W. W. (6, 7, 8); Mathematics Club (6, 7, 8); Science Club (8); Boys’ A. A. (7); Glee Club (8) ; Class basketball team (5). Although Saul is the smallest among us (in stature) he makes up for this deficiency by his good work in his studies. Не is to be com- mended for completing his course in three and a half years. GREENSPAN, МАХ, 489 Twelfth Street General. Prospects: Business. Is true as steel. Cog зүү ЖҮ: и Greenspan is very well liked by those who know Мт. We all wish we could see more of him socially. HAND, EDWARD, 72 Columbia Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Business. Speech is great, but silence is greater. rack (7,8); Cross Country (8); C. S. C. (8). Eddie, despite his few words, does a great many things. As a business man, he should be a big success. Неш, MINNIE, 246 Verona Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Business. Still waters run deep. Minnie is a reserved and quiet girl. She has not taken part in school activities to a great extent, but has made up for this in her studies. She can be very sociable when she cares to. HENDERSON, J. WILBUR, 130 Sherman Avenue General. Prospects: Pennsylvania Military College. Judge a man by his deeds, not by his words. C. S. C. (6, 7, 8), Secretary (7, 8); W. Н. (7) ; Rifle Club (7) ; Barnstormers (6, 7) ; Technical Club (8) ; Pivot Assistant Ad- vertising Manager (6), Circulation Manager (7, 8). Despite the great amount of school work he has been doing during the last few years, Wilbur has managed to keep actively engaged in the activities of the school. Here`s hoping that he keeps up the good work. 29 НЕҮЕВ, WILLIAM, 298! North Fifth Street Technical. Prospects: Pratt. Men of few words are the best men. Willie is another of those boys who have very little to say, because they are busy at their work. The ability which William has shown in his art work at Central points toward a most promising career. HiEBEL, FRANCES, 57 Fairmount Avenue Commercial. Prospects: College. Think naught a trifle though it small appear. Ge ER (6): С..95, С. (B). Miss Hiebel has been with us only one term. She is a very good worker, and we are sure that she would have been an active club member had she been with us longer. Horowitz, JAcoB, 156 Spruce Street General. Prospects: Y ale. He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. C. S. C. (8); Pivor (8); Senior Pivot; Journalist Club (8) : Mathematics Club. Although a newcomer in Central, Jacob has proved hi s mettle. Always there with a helping hand and a ready smile, he is bound to make many friends. Horrowitz, SAMUEL, 171 Prince Street Commercial. Prospects: N. Y. U. Siudious of ease and fond of humble things. Barnstormers (6, 7); W. H. (7); Class basketball team (5, б); Boys’ A. A. (7). Sam, as we all know, is not a very noisy person, but it is quite evident that he has the ability to get there. The application of this fact should help him immensely in his future work. 30 HOWARD, GRACE, 12 John Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. A sweet attraclive kind of grace. Camera Club (8); Barnstormers (7). Grace is a mysterious photographer who has taken many snapshots of us without our knowledge. She is one of the most friendly, sociable, and good-natured girls of our class. We extend our heartiest good wishes to her throughout her future days. KALB, SAM, 63 Rutgers Street General. Prospects: Illinois Medical College. He makes sweet music. C. S. С. (7, 8); Mandolin Club (6, 7, 8), President (8); Mathematics Club (6, 7, 8), President (8); W. H. Debating Society (6, 7, 8); Orchestra (6, 7, 8); Boys’ A. A. (7); Chairman Weekly Service Dances (8) ; Chairman, Chocolate Sale (8) ; Twelfth Night. Good-looking Sam, with the big dimples and the happy smile, is in the front rank of those students who have worked faithfully in behalf of Central. Some may have a longer list of activities, but few have given up as much time as Kalb. KiELL, JOSEPH, 272 Fairmount Avenue General. Prospects: N. Y. U. Law School. Grand as a floorwalker. Joe is our class dancer and ladies man. We know that he has finally become an acceptable student, because he is graduating. KRITZMACHER, ERNEST, 295 South Sixth Street 31% Year Student. Commercial. Prospects: Business. Knowledge itself is power. Although participating in no school activities, Kritzmacher has been a shining light in his studies, occupying a permanent berth on the honor- roll. His quiet manner has won him many friends. LiFSCHUTZ, WILLIAM, 152 Johnson Avenue General. Prospects: U. of P. Wit, now and then, struck smartly shows a spark. Orchestra (5, 6, 7, 8). Although “Lippy” has only been here for two years, he has made his presence known by his foolishness and his good playing in the orches- tra. Lippy has some pull with the music department, because of his wonderful bass voice. LuBowiTT, JULES 58 Stratford Place General. Prospects: Business. As he thinketh in his heart so is he. С. S. C. (8); Mathematics Club. Jules is another of the late comers to Central. We all find him very sociable and a good mixer. He has a natural talent for making good, and we feel certain that he will become wealthy, provided he gets to work on time each day. NAVATIER, FRED, 436 Belmont Avenue Commercial. Prospects: College. Blushing is the color of virtue. Freddy, as he is called by his friends, is a very reserved young man. Although he is bashful, he is equally good looking, and for this he is adored. We know he will be a success in his endeavors after leaving school, for he is a careful worker. OFFEN, LILLIAN, 59 Broome Street Commercial. Prospects: N. J. Law School. There you shall find that Portia was the doctor. W. W. (8); Glee Club (8). Lillian is winsomely happy-go-lucky. Her pretty face, charm- ing manners, and lovable ways have won her popularity in Central. As a lawyer, she will charm many a jury, we fear. OkiN, ҢОЗЕ, 115 Spruce Stree! Arts. Prospects: Normal School. Life was only meant for laughter. Barnstormers (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Science Club (8). Who has not heard of Rose? Central will certainly grieve over the loss of this merrymaker. Rose believes in making the best of life, and it was she who has made us laugh in the midst of all our troubles. POLAK, Harry, 451 High Street General. Prospects: Business. His heart and hand both open and free. W. H. (8); Mathematics Club (7, 8); Soccer Team (8); C. s. €. (8). Harry is a big, good-natured fellow who is always ready to assis! We all wish him luck in business. Ровтев, ERNEST, 12 Ruby Place Commercial. Prospects: Business. Cheerful company makes short miles. Technical Club (6, 7, 8); Rifle Club (6, 7); Secretary (7); Centro Castellano, president (7) ; Mandolin Club (6, 7); Pivot (8); Senior Pivor; Pivot Dance Committee (8). Ernest is a product of Barringer, but since coming to Central he has made rapid strides, not only in the corridors, but also in stenography. We are looking forward to big things from the long-legged boy. PRIMAMORE, PETER, 57 Summer Avenue 3V5 Year Student. Commercial. Prospects: Business. His speech was libe a tangled chain. G. O. (7); Dante Literary (6, 7). Primamore has devoted most of his time to study and has suc- ceeded in completing the course in three and a half years. We are sorry he did not take advantage of more of Central's clubs. 33 ГЕШ: ЕЕЕ Коссо, FRANK, 47 Clifton Avenue Happy am Í, from саге | am free. Dante (6. 7, 8); W. W. (6); Assistant Manager track team (8). Frank is the fellow with the ready smile and Ше glad hand. Не 15 mostly occupied with his studies and so did not have time for many other school activities. Still, everyone likes him, and will remember him as a pleasant associate ROTUNDI, GOFFREDO, 215 Eighth Avenue Truth hath a quiet heart. Commercial. Prospects: Accountancy. Dante Literary Society (6, 7, 8); Soccer team (8). Geff has very little to say except when he does not get a passing mark. For this we sympathize with him. He is a hard worker and should make good in his chosen profession. SALERNO, VICTOR, 40 Garside Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. Unemotional as a frozen flounder. President, Dante Literary (8); Centro Castenello (8); Varsity Club; Cross Country. Vic is a quiet and demure little fellow. He does running as a side line and has made a success of it. To those of us who know him very well, he is good-hearted and sociable. He should succeed in business, judging from his serious attention to his studies. ScHAUB, Harry, JR., 632 Fifteenth Avenue PRESIDENT OF G. O. Commercial. Prospects: Business. W ork is Ше to me. Prize Pivot agent (2); C. S. C. (6, 7, 8); Рот (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Business Manager (7, 8); Executive Committee of С. О. (6, 7) ; President of С. О. (8) ; President Science Club (8); Assist- ant Manager Track Team (7) ; Manager Cross Country Team (8). Schaub's activities speak for themselves. He has accomplished a great deal and has been on the jump every minute. Judging from Harry’s work on the business staff of THE Pivot we predict a bright future for him in the business world. 36 SHACHAT, BENNIE, 35 Waverly Avenue Technical. Prospects: Stevens. No good work is ever lost. CS: C бу 2, ; W. H. Debating Society (8); Mathe- matics Club (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). Bennie has done some exceptionally fine technical work while at Central. He has also been an ardent worker in behalf of his clubs. SLOMNIGER, ABRAHAM M., 159 Charlton Street 314-Year Student. General. Prospects: Undecided. Conscientious industry is bound to produce fruit. Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Secretary Orchestra (7); Concert Master (8); Secretary W. W. (8). Although Abe has devoted most of his time to the orchestra, he has still found time enough to do good work in his studies. He has not belonged to many clubs, but is known as a fairly good mixer. Sozio, PASQUALE, 243 Eighth Avenue General. Prospects: Normal. Nothing is impossible to industry. Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Pres. (8); Dante (6, 7, 8); W. W. (8); Gym Exhibition (6, 7) ; Soccer 8). Pasquale is the fellow who is in demand at our Friday afternoon dances, and, in fact, wherever musical entertainment is needed. Не can perform on the drum, string, and wired instruments, and be quite sociable when he wants to. TORREY, RUSSELL, 243 Lincoln Avenue Technical. Prospects: Stevens. No torment is so bad as love. Baseball (1, 3); Football (5); Treasurer 4B Class; Secretary- Treasurer Webster-Hayne (8); Manager Central Independents (8). Russell has been active both in athletics and in clubs. He is somewhat of a politician and ran for President of the С. О. In his quiet way, Russell forges ahead. 37 WALLING, FLORENCI А 15 Shepherd Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Nursing and Missionary Work. They serve God well Who serve his creatures. Outside interests have kept Florence from Joining our school activities, а� а she has sometimes been unfairly judged as queer. [� reality, she is an energetic worker, w illing to help everybody along. [hose who know her well love her. She has chosen that which she thinks will be most beneficial to others, as hei future work. She is particularly well fitted for the task. Weiss, FANNIE, 168 Livingston Street General German. Prospects: Normal School. Her voice was ever sofl. W. W. (6, 7, 8) ; Clionia (6, 7) ; Barnstormers (7) ; Journalist Club (8); G. S. C. (8); Pivot (8). А conscientious little bit of a person is Fannie. She is clever and we all know it. She has a smile and a wink of the eye for everyone. Lucky kiddies who get “Miss Weiss for a teacher, say we. WITHERIDGE, MARGERY, 96 Bergen Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. Í would help others out of fellow feeling. Cx Qo A T. Ву CO, delegate (8) ; Gym Exhibition (5) ; Winner Silver Medal Shorthand Contest (7). Margy, though one of our quietest girls, is a most obliging and well-liked person. She is a good mixer and is quite prominent in the big doings of the school. She already is headed on the road to business success with a fine beginning to help her. WOHL, Аве, 49 Hillside Place General. Prospects: University of Pennsylvania. Splitting the air with noise. Barnstormers (6, 7, 8): Руот (8); Football (6, 8); Tennis Club (6, 7, 8); W. W. (8); Cartoonist Club (7, 8), President (8); A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); G. O. executive board (8). Although Abe is rather noisy, he has the interest of Central and of his class at heart, and has always done his best to aid them, as we can see by his list of activities. Abe is strong for cartooning and we all expect him to make good as a follower of Rube Goldberg. 38 WooLF, HARRIET, 480 South Thirteenth Street Special. P'rospects: Travel. Modest and shy as а nun is she. Barnstormers (2, 3); Vice-President ЗА Class; Secretary 4B Class. Harriet Woolf is an optimist. Whatever may occur, Hattie is always sure to find something pleasant ‘Чо drive dull care away. We wish her success in her travels around the world. YATES, EMMA, 14 Duryee Street Technical. Prospects: Music. Мау fortune wait on her. Emma is shy and reserved, but she is studious and we know that she has always done very well in her lessons. But she has certainly sprung a surprise on us. We never suspected that she was musical. BoLLEs, ALAN, 618 Clifton Avenue Commercial. Prospects: College. And had a face like a blessing. To us Alan appears to be very quiet and modest. Although he has been inactive outside his studies, we know he has those qualities that will some day make him famous. His good looks will help to make him a real rah rah boy during the next four years. CAMPBELL, MARTIN, 42 Coeyman Street Technical. Prospects: Undecided. Blue were his eves as the fairy flax, His cheeks like the dawn of day. Track Team (7); Glee Club (8): Football (8). Despite his good looks, Campbell's ego has not become unduly large. No one looking at Martin can deny that he has been well fed on Campbell's Soups. We all expect Campbell to make the grand opera stage. Fausto, NICHOLAS, 21 Clifton Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Business. As mad as a March hare. Fausto is a really jovial sort of a chap, and we find him very. inter- esting except when the cards are given out. He has not taken advantage of the activities of Central. When he gets over his grouch, we can expect some big things. FocEL, RAYMOND, 97 Highland Avenue Technical. Prospects: Undecided. Soccer team (8). Ray has not supported enough activities, due to outside work, to make him a general favorite. By showing a little more pep and willingness to mix he might have become as well known and popular as any of the class. His quiet good humor and persistence should help him in whatever work he takes up. 39 MENDEL, ELEANOR, 534 South Eleventh Street General German. Prospects: Normal School. Oh, she will sing the savageness out of a bear. G. S. С. (6, 7, 8); W. W. (5, 6, 7, 8); Clionia (6, 7). A wee bit of active humanity is Eleanor. It is almost impossible to enumerate Ellie's friends. Her bright smile does the trick. SEIFRIED, LORETTA, 9 Littleton Avenue General German. Prospects: Normal School. And her sunny locks hang on her temples libe a golden fleece. ©. Ə, С. (3, $ 5; 6, 7, 8): Сив А. A; (3, 4): Glee Club (4). | огеца usually attends to her own affairs, but we wish she would butt into ours more frequently, for we enjoy her company at all limes. ILusTY, RUTH, 46 Sterling Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. The sweetest thing that ever grem. G. 5. C. (5, 6, 7, 8) ; Glee Club (2, 8) ; Japanese operetta. Ruth makes people love her at first sight. She is a conscientious worker, yet for all that is ever ready to join in the fun that goes on. She has a kind heart as well as a sweet face, and it has been a pleasure to have her in our class. Initials and What They Stand For By SARAH D. SEILER Fanny Abramson—Fair Angel Stuart Beattie—Solemn Bachelor Alan Bolles— American Beauty Abraham Breitbarth— Amazing Brains Martin Campbell —Makes Cheerful Pasquale Cardinale— Patient Chap Herman Chivian—Helpful Companion Nicholas Ciccone— Never Conceited Harry D’Giovanni—Hackensack Dandy Edward Douglas— Editing Devil William Lifshutz— Woeful ' Lummock Jules Lubowitt— Jentle Lamb Eleanor Mendel—Everlastingly Merry Paul Moffitt— Popular Mixer Fred Navatier—Few Nicer Lillian Offen— Laughs Only Rose Okin—Rushing Onward Harry Polak—Handy Person Ernest Porter—Easily Pleased Peter Primamore—Purposely Perturbing Frank Rocco—Famous Raver Goffredo Rotondi—Getting Renowned Vito Salerno—Very Stoical Harry Schaub—How Sweet Loretta Seifried — Lovely Silence Sarah Seiler— Social Schoolmate Bennie Shachat—Busy Singing Abraham Slomniger—Able Stringer Pasquale Sozio—Peanut Seller Le Roy Stein—Little Speeches Isidore Steinbock—lIdolized Schoolboy Ruth Tlusty—Rare Tulip Russell Torrey—Really Trained Florence Walling—Faithful Worker Fannie Weiss—Fat Wisdom Margery Witheridge—Marvelous Woman. Abe Wohl—Artless Warbler Harriet Woolf—Hates Work Emma Yates—Endless Yearning Note to Seniors (Girls) —If dissatisfied with any- thing that appears alongside your name, please change your name. 40 Sophie Dwork—So Divine Nicholas Fausto—Never Fresh Alice Fillipone—Always Frank Joseph Fingerhut—Justly Famous Eleanor Floyd—Ever Friendly Raymond Fogel—Renowned Flyer Edward Friedman—Earnest Forever David Goldberg—Dangerous Grind Saul Goldstein—Some Grind Max Greenberg—Makes Geld Max Greenspan—Mysteriously Graceful Edward Hand— Extraordinary Head Wilbur Henderson— Watchful Hawk William Heyer—Wickedly High Minnie Heid— Mostly Hidden. Francis Hiebel —Famous Heroine Jacob Horowitz—Joyful Heart Sam Horrowitz—Silent Helpmate Grace Howard—Good Hope Sam Kalb—Some Kewpie Joseph Kiell—Jolly Kid Ernest Kritzmacher—Eager Knight Beattie has just hn ished the 60-yard Ma: athon Championship o! the World. Notice the alfalfa on his chin and the beautiful stride. 1! seems that age will never wear this fellow out. Feast your eyes upon this spectacle. This 1s DiGiovanni, the ambas- sador from Turkey. He is sampling a little of the Oriental cooking of that country. Freddy Navatier, the Star Boarder and Sales- man of Bam's Strug- gling Young Business Men’s Association.” He IS the finest salesman In the employ of the firm at the terrific sum of two per. Jake Horowitz was destined to be a star. He has advanced to the star profession of old- clothes and rusty-1ron magnate. He does not call A. G. up on the phone any more. They are already divorced. This, dear reader, 1s our handsome young Beau Brummel, Under taker Bolles. He is not the one lying in the box, as you would expect, but the one carrying it. No tice to all dead ones is hereby given. Our own dear editor, Duggie. Rest you: binoculars on his flashy tie and fanciful spats. He is thinking deeply where his next meal is to come from. Bohe mian life is simply grand! (So is a piano.) [his is not a regular gypsy, but one of those Coney Island fall-in-for a-dime places where they tell you your fortune Our own little Rose Okin is the chief grafter in the place. Forward March! [his is not a pugilist, but only Harry Schaub, the bustling, hustling manager of the Kearny Gazette. He is editor, printer and paper-boy for the publication. Мо. [his is not а fish peddler. This is our own debater Stein. He is now the head auc lioneer in one of our largest hve-and-ten-cent stores. He studies voice culture as a side line and for graduation. Our prospective movie actorine has joined the forces of the old maids’ sewing circle. This is a characteristic pose of our handsome breaker of young men's hearts. After graduating from Kiell's School of Terpsi- chorean Art, we find Greenberg the dance manager of the Palace de Danse But Max has that old failing, two left feet. Ernie Porter, Head Mopper and Broom Handler of the Erie R. R. Clean-up Squad. Notice the sweating brow and fancy hair- part. Such is the Ше of a Porter. [his, ladies and gen tlemen, is not a hot-air generator. It is our own Abe Wohl warbling sweet (2) ego hymns. That huge opening 15 not a tunnel, as you might su ppose, but merely his mouth. Fausto has been raised to the High Order of the Shovel and Broom. He is quite adept with both and surely deserves the promotion. Ladies and Gentle- men: We have with us today the original dance hall herring, Joseph Кей. His partner is hiding behind Joe's head on the poster. Our own Ham, born- to-be-King, Steinbock. He is not a reei actor, but merely one of the clean-up squad for the show, “The Sewing Girl's Revenge.” ә е CENTRAL THE THE MORNING FORUM This department is devoted to the interest of public speaking in Central and is not only a record oí all speeches given in the auditorium, but an encourage- ment and friendly criticism for the benefit of our budding orators. Its purpose is to raise the standard of public speaking and to give it its due importance in this record of our activities. Chivian, Herman, “Thanksgiving Day, Novem- ber 29, 1916—A splendid talk, without any limita- tions this time. We noticed the improvement in position and commend it heartily. Harvey, Cassie, The President's Proclamation,” November 29, 1916—Distinctly given in a pleasant and smooth voice, your recitation impressed us all favorably. Bear, Fannie, The Costume Dance, November 29, |916— Your voice was clear and distinct and when you were through we all knew what you were after. But it is possible, remember, to be too emphatic. Miss North, “The Glee Club, November 29, 1916— Y ou made it our earthly ambition to become a member of the club. We would like to hear you again, Miss North. Wohl, Abe, “The Costume Dance, December 4, 1916—Your frequent and conspicuous mistakes і� grammar attracted attention, but your speech lost its value and dignity. Rotundi, Goffredi, “The Motor Duct, December 5, 1916— A very technical subject, but we were fairly interested in what you had to say. Dinge, Ferdinand, Louis Pasteur, December б, 1916— Your talk was more interesting as science than as biography. Careful preparation was evident. Stein, Le Roy, “ТЬе Chocolate Sale, December 6, 1916— You interested and amused the audience greatly; but again we say, don't get excited. Kranztohr, Leon, and Hauser, Gerald, How to Listen to Music, December 6, 1916—An amus- ingly clever and unusual dialogue. If you had con- trolled your laughter, Hauser, you would have made a better impression. Both of you should have spoken more loudly. Franzblau, Nathan, Plattsburg, December 7, 1916—А very good talk, instructive and well pre- pared. You are to be commended for your loud and distinct voice. Brooks, Robert, The Indians as Farmers, De- cember 8, 1916— Your knowledge on the subject was wide and you presented it to us in an interesting fashion. Donney, Helen, The Million-Dollar Mystery,” December |1, 1916— You were a bit breathless and hurried, but otherwise your effort was successful. Corson, Dr. David B., December 11, 1916—A truly eloquent and entertaining talk, which we greatly appreciated. Balcom, Mr. Arthur A., December 11, 1916 Another speaker to whom it was most pleasant to listen. Ganther, Alfred, ““The Lock System of the Pan- ama Canal,” December 12, 1916— Your presenta- tion of the topic was too dry, and you were too ner- vous to allow your speech to be of much value. Hauser, Gerald, “THE Pivor, December 13, 1916—Once more we urge a better position and a little more pep. as amusing as ever. Goldsmith, Minnie, Getting Play Out of Work, Outside of that fault, you were December 14, 1916—A splendid topic, thoughtful ideas, and a fine position combined to make your speech a good one. Schaeffer, Rose, “Gymnastic Exhibition, Decem- ber 14, 1916—A little more spirit would have improved your talk and impressed us more; but, as a whole, it was successful. Avidan, Samuel, “THE Pivor, December 14. 1916—You had very good ideas and we all listened gladly because you obtained our interest and held it. A fine talk. Luckock, Vernon, “THE Pivor, December 15, 1916—A really original “зоар-Бох” talk, full of fun and clean humor. We hope to hear your forceful ora- tory again in the future. We expect great things from you. Neu, Beatrice, ““The National Habit, December 19, 1916— Another fine talk, showing what prepara- tion and thought can accomplish. Davis, Rose, “Japanese Policemen,” December 18. 1916—Y our position added to our good opinion of your talk. Don’t pronounce the word 'p'licemen. City Counsel Spaulding Frazer, City Govern- ment,” “December 19, T916—Mr. Frazer gave us some instructive facts about city government in a most interesting manner. Katz, Fannie, Open-Air Schools, December 20, 1916—One of the finest talks in a long time. Your position and enunciation were equally good. (NN о� и 9P0 RTS Ко ШИШИП ن‎ нҮ SENIOR ATHLETICS Stuart Beattie—Beattie is truly a made-in-Central athlete, and a runner of the first quality. When Stuart first answered to the call for track candidates two years ago, about all he had was an exceptionally long pair of legs and a strong determination to make good. From that time on Spider Legs developed steadily, until at present he can kick dust in the eyes of almost any half-miler in high school athletics. In addition to his track work, Beattie has been a valuable asset to the cross-country teams of the last two seasons. During the season just completed, Beattie was captain and second man on our championship team. Martin Campbell —Campbell is another fellow who responded to Coach Anderson's call for candidates, representing Central in the quarter, with the javelin, and with the discus. Martin also played half back on the Independents. Nicholas Ciccone—Ciccone made an early start in athletics; he went out for track in his freshman year. He has been running ever since, and was the most experienced runner on the cross-country team last fall. Nick was elected captain of the 1915 team, but did not hit his stride that year and failed to make the team. We admire his pluck in making another bid for the team this year; he has shown some of his old form again. David Goldberg—Goldberg has done some fine work on the basketball team during the last two sea- sons. Dave played a strong game at guard and proved a dangerous man near the basket. Goldberg intends to continue his athletic work through future years, hav- ing chosen physical culture as his life work. Edward Hand—Hand did not come out for ath- letics until last spring, when he answered the call for outdoor track. He at once showed his ability by making the relay team, aiding in their victories at the City, Rutgers and Princeton meets. Eddie was also a member of the team which captured the National Championship Relay at Weequahic Park last June. Besides his track work, Hand has shown his worth in the javelin throw on several occasions. Harry Schaub—Schaub has shone as a manager of athletic teams and meets for the last two years, tak- ing the first step along this line as one of the student managers of the Indoor Meet last year. ‘Then he was assistant manager of the outdoor track team in the spring, and manager of the cross-country team this fall. Schaub also managed the Handicap Meet and was largely responsible for its success. Vito Salerno—Salerno was a new member of the cross-country team this year. He showed up well, and always finished near the front in the races in which he competed. Russell Torrey—T orrey first made his appearance in athletics as a member of the baseball team four years ago. The next year he played center on the football team. Owing to sickness, Russell was unable to go out for the team the following year. This season saw Torrey acting as booking agent for the Indepen- dents. А SCHEDULE OF ATHLETICS At a meeting of sixteen letter-men on December 12, Mr. Anderson outlined а plan by which only those connected with athletics should be permitted to со� - duct Ше teams and run the school's athletic organiza- A committee, consisting of Mr. Anderson, Mr. egeman and Louis Bronstein, was appointed to con If carried through, the plan will effect а radical change in athletics at the From Mr. Anderson's outline, the plan would АП that remains to be done is to put it tions. H! I sider changes in the constitution. school. wor k well. action [he December 18 follows, including all events since then: into schedule of athletics which went into effect Gym exhibition, December 18; annual indoor track meet, about March 1; indoor track, January 1 to end of March; indoor baseball (interclass), March 15- April 15; baseball and track, April 15-June 15; football, September 15-November 30; association soc cer football (interclass), September 15-October 15; cross-country (interclass), September 15-October 15; October 15-November 25; occer, cross-country, October 15-November 30; gym team, November 20. January 20; exhibition of boys and girls, December: basketball (interclass), December I -January 15. TOPICAL TIPS Red Allen seems to have degenerated since he cast off the restraining hand of his Alma Mater. While attending the Fourth Avenue seminary, Red made the fifth place on the basketball team out of but five candidates. — Straightway Ше Normal School team hied them to Nutley, where Charlie blacked a “� и” eye and was hurled out of the game for using vitriolic and unduly persuasive language. Nutley forfeited the game, 11-10, but Red After all, what could you expect from a fellow with such a sonorous riot of color on his hat-rack 2 Poor Central! Not being able to beat her, they've decided no longer to hold anything which she can possibly win. It has come to this. More explicitly, the games committee of the N. H. S. A. A. at a recent meeting favored dispensing with the outdoor athletic games of the league, unless they became less one-sided. Why not have the other schools get some teams ? At the meet last May Central ran up only 112 points against the 21 recorded by her nearest com- petitor. The year before she took all the gold medals except one. It comes natural to her. How can we resist taking candy from babies? Stuart. Beattie, Eddie Hand, and Leo Lalor are Continued on page 60 cares not. NEWARK N.J MAY 20° 1916 ONE MILE RELAY Be: ү, а” те, ТНЕ CENTRAL 46 TRACK TEAM ENTRAL ROSS COUNTRY CROSS-COUNTRY RESUME The cross-country team of 1916 ended a very suc- cessful season by trimming the St. Benedict's harriers for the championship of New York and New Jersey, by a score of 30-25. It was not Mr. Anderson's intention to meet the other High Street team this year, but owing to the fact that the Central team of last year had graduated with the exception of two athletes, the second and fifth men on the team, St. Benedict's saw a golden oppor- tunity to avenge their defeat of the preceding year, and inasmuch as they had all of their 1915 team intact, it appeared like easy money.” After a short but bitter controversy in the local press, November 25 was set as the date for the affair, and St. Benedict’s was squashed. The team entered in only three meets, but won all by a comfortable margin. Last year's N. H. S: championship was repeated. Central's nearest com- petitor was Barringer, with 122 points against the 87 totalled by the Central boys. The only other meet was against East Orange on the Branch Brook course. Central won, 18-37. 47 The members of Ше team who were Бо� огеф with emblems were: Captain Stuart Beattie, Victor Wood- ruff. Eddie Hand, Leo Lawler, Vito Salerno, Nicho- las Ciccone, Howard Greene, and Manager Harry Schaub. Assistant Manager Frank Rocco awarded a second team emblem. was BASKETBALL OUTLOOK Manager Sam Satz This year's team Basketball is о� the way. has booked a strenuous schedule. will be the lightest in the history of the school, but this fact will not deteriorate the quality of ball the team will put up. Light but speedy” is the way Doc Sargent puts it, and the schedule will give the team ample opportunity to prove the assertion. About twenty-five reported for practice at the call before the Christmas holidays. Sam Hyman, the diminutive star of last year, and Louis Bronstein are expected to be the bulwarks of this year's team. Others who will make strong bids for the first team are: Lerhoff, Rosenblum, Goepfert, Schoenhaus, Fellowes, Hauser, Joralemon, Goldberg, and Drabble. THE “GYM” EXHIBITION Ву RosE [This is the last of a series of three descriptive articles from the typewriter of this talented have remarked before young actress and writer. This article is a description of the long-heralded event ol which we heard so much last fall.— Editor's note. | Have you ever st opped to think what it means to be a celebrity? 1f you have never given it a thought, just ask one of the performers who took part in our gym exhibition. They will probably tell you that on the evening of December 18, 1916, there seemed to be only one group of important persons in the world themselves. And if you have ever taken an important part in anything like a gym exhibit you will heartily agree with them. It is perfecily natural for each indi- vidual to have an important opinion of himself, and it is really this spirit which makes the exhibition a success. Each girl, as she appears, exp resses pure joy and hap- piness in her face and actions. Her feeling is one of ecstasy. as we Can you imagine the happiness of seventy-five girls they marched out on the floor and heard the applause from all sides of the gym? Can you imagine their feelings when this part of the program went off without a single mistake? The Swedish Day's This was fol- as Order was extremely well done. lowed by buck jumping, running, and marching. Alto- gether, the girls deserve the highest praise. After some wonderful feats by the boys, the audi- DuFFY. ence was requested to go up to the auditorium where a very novel performance was staged. The entrance of about twelve wild Russians and the performance of a marvelous darce now held the attention of the spectators. [his was performed by the Senior and Junior classes, and we may here add very confidentially—we won the prize. [Miss Duffy is a senior or junior, we forget which—she's been both so long.—Ed. ] The next dance was performed by the second year class and was entitled “Forest Spirits.” This was very well done, and if we were living in the age of fable, I would advise the girls to leave school and become nymphs. Next came the dear little Irishmen in a dance called Village Bells, and it must have been a wonderful village to have so many charming belles. The third part of the program was a garden scene in which were sleeping flowers, butterflies, and a little girl. Clara Haug performed the first dance, the Fairy Queen. It was a toe-dance, and we should give Clara lots of credit because she has never taken a lesson in toe-dancing. Helen Lilien was the next flower to appear in a dance, Columbine, and then Edith Miller in Waltz of the Flowers. These dances were the essence of grace and received great Continued on page 67 No. 2 PIVOT PICTURE CONTEST The contest held last month proved so successful that THE PIVOT is presenting another of the reproduced on either side are same sort. The pictures of two members of the Central faculty, as they were some years ago. Guess who they are and hand your answer or an- swers to Mr. Lewin in 401 be- fore January 26. Number your answers to correspond to the numbers by the pictures, and put them on a slip of paper giving your name and home- room. The answers will be placed in a box, and the first correct answer to each picture to be drawn will receive a year's subscription to THE PIVOT. The correct answers will be given next month. 48 THE SENIOR'S DREAM Once with never a bit of sadness, bright Senior, full of gladness, Sought a savings bank of power, which a wealthy aspect bore. With his right hand clasping tightly that diploma he'd earned rightly, He was ushered in politely, by the man who walked the floor. I'm a graduate from Central, and a place here would adore. he said, and nothing more. But— Never moving, never flitting, near the midnight oil Без sitting, With a book upon his knees and other books upon the floor ; And his eyes from sleep are blinking, and his heart with fear is sinking, While his mind is ever thinking of exams which are in store. That bank with all its treasures, all the fame, the joy, the pleasures, Will he ever reach such measures? Just a dream—and nothing more. ELIZABETH A. MIELE. Et Tu, Brute! Prof.—‘ What is the shape of the earth? Lillian Offen— Round. Prof.— How do you know? Lil— All right, then, it’s square. I don't feel like starting an argument. [ his Lo! Four Years Before the Mast Green Book Smart Set Life Judge 49 MOTHER GOOSE UP TO DATE A dillar, a dollar, a ten o'clock scholar, What makes you come so soon? You used to come at ten o'clock, But now you come at 12:30 and go to school all afternoon till supper time. We feel sorry for you, even if you stay up all night and sleep in the morning. Oh, Mr. Snob, pull down your nose, Or else ГЇЇ step on all your toes. Things We Can't Forget Steinbock's humor. Somebody's spats. Moffitt's smiling map. Stein's oratorical spasms. Delightful hours in 217. Hand's Pompadour de la Wildemanne. Feldman— “Wise men hesitate, fools are certain?” Fthel Pearl— Are you certain?” Feldman— 'I am.” He Looked the Part Anyway When William C. Berry was a little boy he came home from play, one afternoon, with his clothing pierced above and below with many holes. For goodness sake, Billy, shrieked his mother, “what on earth have you been doing?” “We've been playing grocery store, said Billy calmly; and everyone was something in it. I was the Swiss cheese.” Going Down Teacher— “Put away that lunch, Sommer.” George (eating still faster) — “That's what I am doing, your honor. Eddie—His Space To You, Gentle Reader It в very hard to uphold one`s reputation as the class wit when one gives a thought to leaving, for scheiden tut weh, despite my over-indulgence (in years) in high school life. The time has come when I must leave, forcibly, if I do not graduate, and I am taking this advantage of my control over space in THE PivoT to bid a premature farewell, and to leave a permanent record of gratitude to my numerous friends and acquaintances. While of course it is out of place and' impossible to mention names, I wish sincerely to thank those members (most members) of the faculty who have been of such valuable service to me in one way or another. Likewise to those fellows and girls in all classes of the student body whose friendship or acquaintance it has been my good fortune to enjoy, I thank equally sincerely for pleasant hours and en- couraging words. To one whose path has not been strewn entirely with roses, encouraging words and cheery smiles have been most welcome, and in this way, extraordinary as it may seem, I hope I have shown that they were always appreciated. Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” I hope not, and even before I leave, I am looking forward to those happy moments in the future when I may meet some of my old friends, either on new ground or old. That is not all that I would like to say, either, but you know what paper and ink cost. The general complaint against THE Pivot up till last month was that the editor was too fussy about letting his name get in the paper. And when I ceased my vigilance— ` What is this, anyway, an advertise- ment for the editor and business manager? It was ever thus! One thing against spats, anyhow. Two more things to take off before you sneak upstairs early in the morning. Speaking of them, it reminds me that nearly every one of those who have remarked so much about my wearing them either has them now, or is desirous of borrowing mine. On Looking at a Picture of a One-armed Man (Apologies to Tennyson, or Smith. or somebody like that.) The mere fact That a golfer has only one arm Does not prevent him from Effectively addressing the ball. Those proverbs were all written when times were different than they are now. Used to be that the borrower was servant to the lender. Now, if you hope to get the filthy lucre back again, it's “the lender is servant to the borrower.” To My Critics What others say of me matters little. myself say and do, matters much. What 1 Stopping to think of it, it is quite an accomplish- ment for one who has never studied linguistics outside of first-year German (through about three years) to know how to spell and pronounce all the names of his classmates. X-ray picture of the thoughts of a man who has slipped on the ice, and landed on his head. Might add that the “photo” depicting your Eddie as a fashion plate got in, not because he wished to leave posterity a picture of himself, but because the business manager has such a good pull with the printer that he can get him to re-make a page. What fools these mortals be! They wish for the end of the term at the beginning, and when the end (with its examinations) does come, they start wishing that it was just beginning. Only natural that Minnie Heid should win the quietest girl contest—you can't Heid your light under a bushel without somebody’s falling over it in the dark sooner or later. As far as I could see without my glasses, no fellow was over-anxious to be voted the most studious in the class. Fools! The appropriateness of the large letters in the word help on the city refuse cans never appealed to me until I saw one of them lying on its side in the gutter. L'etat, c'est moi! Having completed his work to the best of his ability under the existing conditions, THE Ргуот board ex- tends to his readers a glad good-bye and turns over the reins of criticism to his successor, the 1 [th Pivot board, with best wishes, etc. Your affectionate (girls only), Yours truly (boys only), EDITOR H. DOUGLAS. Essays of Eddie I Ок I Examinations fall roughly into two classes, good and bad. The first class is subdivided again into two classes, no good and good for nothing. Almost all classes who go to school fall roughly into examinations. Sometimes a leg is broken in the fall, but more often the ill effects come just before or right after the exam- ination—either a splitting headache or a broken heart, according to its chronological position in regard to the exam. A few people take exams because they want to. They are usually examined for sanity imme- diately afterward. Most folks, however, have 'em forced upon them. Such are high school and college students. A sensible question on an examination paper is about as rare as a green egg in a cold storage plant. Usually .they are questions that the examiner wishes to get a consensus of opinion on. It is easily seen that if a geometry teacher knew the answer to a propo- sition, he wouldn't ask a class of poor unfortunates to prove it for him. That’s a self-evident truth. It's the only one in geometry. The big difference between the results of an exam- ination and a ten-spot is about 6, with the odds in favor of the tenner. More explicitly, three hours of the right kind of work will net you about ten dollars, but if you are taking an exam you will get about four on the scale of ten. An examination is a great deal like this Hawailian music one hears so much at present—the kind written in this country. The person who writes it doesn't know what he's writing about. Anybody who ever took an exam can tell you that. Taking an exam is also like visiting a cabaret. You pay to get into the game and you pay to get ош. And once inside you can't get а look-in on the show. | Somebody's always in the way or the waiter is carting off the food, which he seems to think you don't like. Very good of him. Well, it's the same way in an exam. Your ignorance is always in the way, or else a teacher. The examined is usually a waiter—waiting for the bell. Speaking of bells, puts the exam in the light of a boxing match. You get knocked out when you first mitt your contest- ant, the paper, and if you don't come to before the closing bell, you're counted out. The exam paper is the teacher's best friend—on И he can ask you questions he wouldn't dare slap you in the face with personally. It is also your worst enemy—what's sauce to the goose, ек. Not implying anything about the teacher getting the sauce, of course. Some are born great—they write the exams; some achieve greatness—they succeed in passing the exams; while some have greatness thrust upon them—them’s 51 XAMINATIONS the poor creatures who hold up the burden of the first class; in short, the examined. The big difference between an exam and an egg which no longer dares to show itself anywhere except in restaurant cooking isn’t. One's as bad as the other. Bugs Baer wrote a whole two-cylinder newspaper column on eggs, but he forgot that. Personally, we'd rather have to talk back to the eggs than the exams. Every G. O. constitution ought to have an ex post facto amendment reading: Examinations shall here- after be illegal in this school, with two years' imprison- ment for each question asked within the last seven years. This clause to go into effect immediately. Any teacher attempting to give an exam in the future shall receive five years at hard labor—answering exam questions.” The first part would average us for the past, the second would protect us in the future. Always have been strong for that protectionist stuff, even if Hughes didn't win. If examinations were to be abolished, there would be no more labor troubles in the high schools and colleges. The board of education would not have to worry about the Socialists getting a hold on the schools. They wouldn’t want it. No question about it, is there? Sometime in the far future, the Bible will tell about the Good Samaritan thusly: 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where they gave examinations, and when he saw the poor students, he had compassion on them. 34 And went to them, and took away their papers, pouring balm on the excited teachers, and set them in his motor car, and brought them to and in, and took care of them. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the teachers, and said unto them: Take care to give no more examina- tions, and whatsoever уе spend more, when Ї come again, Í will repay ye. 36 Which now of these several, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto them that fell among the thieves? Passing an exam without half killing yourself is about as rare an occurrence as spending all your Christmas money on presents for the family and remem- bering that you have forgotten your best girl—it can't happen. Everybody knows the name of the person who founded the first school, but it's as hard to find out who originated exams as it is to buy a present that the recipient will like. Не does well to keep hidden. There are too many football players in the scholastic world for his safety. We favor capital punishment as Continued on page 68 With swinging hands and shuffling feet, The noise comes ploughing down the street ; With unkempt hair that should be cut, He surely does look like—D’Ambola! Times Do Change Julia Schneider (in her autobiography) — When I first came to Central I was only а little girl and very cute. I had long curls and wore a big bow on my hair. Everybody used to call me ‘Kitten’.”’ Huff— ''Does anyone know where I ca n get hold of Hawkins this period?” Guff— Certainly. By the back of the neck. Heath— What's the difference between 'Pommes de terre' and potatoes? Whyte— ''Oh, about two dollars.” We are told that G. Rotundi thinks he is the best- looking boy in the graduating class, but he is a bit bashful about saying so. Just ask him. Ambiguous Muenster— '] asked her if I might see her home.” Schmon— And? Fred— 'She said that she would be glad to send me a picture of it.” How About It? he sheep are in the meadow, The cows are in the grass, And all the little bits of rubes Are in the 1-В class. Elsie Schaller—'' Wilma, you should not go out in the rain. You know your rubbers have holes in them.” Wilma Fink—''Yes, I know, but they also have pumps in them. Warning Little 1-В (looking at Horowitz, with his spats on) Look at the funny та� !” Horowitz— 'Look here, youngster, you're not talking to a student, you're addressing a senior.” The Class Ballot THE CLASS BALLOT. The following results form the consensus of opin- ion of the Senior A Class in regard to the honors (and otherwise) listed on the ballot. The election was held at a regular meeting of the class, when the vote was recorded. The first name given in this list received the largest number of votes, the second name the second largest number: MOST POPULAR GIRL Ruth Tlusty, Rose Okin. MOST POPULAR BOY I. Steinbock, Stuart Beattie. BEST LOOKING BOY Paul Moffitt, Alan Bolles. BEST LOOKING GIRL Ruth Tlusty, Margery Witheridge. BEST BOY ATHLETE Stuart Beattie, Edward Hand. BEST GIRL ATHLETE Grace Howard, Sophie Dwork. BEST BOY TALKER Abraham Breitbarth, Le Roy Stein. BEST GIRL TALKER Fannie Abramson, Sarah Seiler. BEST DRESSER Edward H. Douglas, Paul Моби. BEST ALL-ROUND GIRL Margery Witheridge, Sarah Seiler. BEST ALL-ROUND BOY Harry Schaub, I. Steinbock. BEST MIXER I. Steinbock, Max Greenberg. BIGGEST PEST Le Roy Stein, Abe Wohl. MOST STUDIOUS BOY Joseph Fingerhut, Edward Kritzmacher. MOST STUDIOUS GIRL Fannie Abramson, Fannie Weiss. BEST GIRL DANCER Lillian Offen, Ruth Tlusty. QUIETEST GIRL Minnie Heid, Florence Walling. QUIETEST FELLOW Raymond Fogel, William Heyer. BIGGEST BLUFFER Abe Wohl, Paul Moffitt. BEST SINGER Ruth Tlusty, Harriet Woolf. ү? CLASS BABY Пе between Le Roy Stein and Eleanor Mendel. WITTIEST PERSON Edward H. Douglas, William Lifshutz. BEST POLITICIAN Harry Schaub, Jules Lubowitt. LIVELIEST BOY Is. Steinbock, Harry Schaub. LIVELIEST GIRL Rose Okin, Sarah Seiler. HARDEST WORKER Edward H. Douglas, Harry Schaub. MOST OBLIGING PERSON Margery Witheridge, Saul Goldstein. BIGGEST BRAGGART Abe Wohl, Le Roy Stein. BEST BOY DANCER Joseph Kiell, Ernest Porter. SOME °F THE MORE °R LEGS ILLUSTRIPUS SENIORS WE Kflcw — 20 YEARS HENCE 7 STEINGOCK, THE DENTAL ARTIST — , AND Е.Н. DOUGLAS oF WASHINGTON SQUARE , EDIToR OF N.Y. PALL = WALKING Down - FIFTH AVE. BREITBART It, WHO ‘TOK HIGH HONORS, BELIEVES SPLIALISM HAD SPMETHING Тг ; STEIN f MOP FIT; OF CENTRAL AND BAMBERGER, WATCHES A PEACH GO BY АВ НОС ЕТ АВ НАС А Shortage Somewhere? An advertisement oÍ a popular spectacular play has this to say of two of its attractions: 5,000 People 4,000 Costumes Do you know May? May who? Mayonnaise. Oh, yes, I know now whom you mean. | called on her one evening but she wouldn't let me in. So, why not? She said she was dressing.” Berry— Are you going to vote for Torrey?” Miss Dwork— ''No. Berry—' Why? Miss Dwork— ' Because I support a Whig.” Some Things to Think About If all were as free with money as with advice, what a world of spendthrifts this would be. [here was a time when the founder of the vege- {а� а� diet was hailed as a deliverer—but with the present cost of edibles we need someone who can show us how to eat without eating at all. Alas, Alack, Oh Woe! There is a boy in our class And he is wondrous wise. He can lick most anyone, No matter what his size. He shines at all the social stunts, At football he's a bear. He can do the fancy punts, And never turn a hair. He does a mile five minutes flat, Without the least fatigue. He knocks all home runs at the bat, He's leader of the league. He has a shining pompadour, His eyes as bright as an eagle's; He has ears attuned to every sound, And nose sharp as a beagle's. Alas, this youth of promise fair, Of noble mien and shining hair, Of eagle eye and social fame, Of honor in every kind of game, HE FLUNKED. The fellow who sits still and does what he is told will never be told to do big things. Think beyond your job. Nothing is more fatal to success than tak- ing your work as a matter of course. The surest way to qualify for the job just ahead is to work a little harder than anyone else on the Job о� е 15 holding down. Don't Бе afraid to start at the bottom. Bare hands grip success better than kid gloves. Trying the Dog on Him Come right into the yard, said the farmer's wife cordially to the tramp who had besought something to eat. The tramp eyed the bulldog dubiously. ‘bout dat, he said. “Ном Ъош dat dorg? Бие?” | don't know, said the housewife, “I just got him today and that's what I want to find out. [ dunno Will he Tennyson Had Nothing on Him They say Tennyson frequently worked a whole afternoon on a single line, said the literary enthusiast. That's nothing, said the poor clod seated beside um. “I know a man who has been working the last eight years on a single sentence. Of thirteen brothers he was one And sad to say the youngest Sun. Hither and thither he did run, He had so very little His taxes they were overdue, Ihe water and the gas were Tue. There's only one thing left, he said, A wealthy maiden I will Wed. And then he found, yes, really rather, That into debt he sank still far Thur. At last he rose and gave a sigh, Oh. I am in an awful Fri. Down by the lake they found his hat A coroner upon it Sat. Fables Once upon ye [ime there was ye Pivot Board, who satisfied ye School every Month. + 3 Once, there was ye Teacher in English, who never gave below Seven in ye Subject. + + ¥ Also, there was a Team at Central, which always won ye Game. х + + [here was a Meeting of ye Camera Club that was largely attended. { ж 3 [here was уе Pivot Board Meeting, where plenty ol Suggestions were given ye E.ditor. О� се, there was ye Central Car, at 8:55 A. М., that was not crowded. 5 ү Again, there was уе Pupil, who asked for ye Sick Slip, and was sick unto death. E Also, there was ye bright day, when there was no detention. + ж ж There never was ye poster that was not marked ир by ye fool nuisance. It was EVER thus. From Our Own Lord Chesterfield's Son Dear Old Man: What's the big idea in all «the goody-goody stuff ? Don't we get enough lecturing on manners from the teachers? Write me a few good jokes for THI Рот, there's а good scout. Quit handing out that heavenly line of dope, pop, and you'll get more letters from me, and no mistake. Your son, JAWN. A Central Mystery Story EARLY one morning a GOODMAN in ragged GARB lay basking in a FIELD. Не was FAST a SLEEP WHEN a YOUNG HUNTER attacked a BLACK BEAR in a nearby WOOD. FRANK (our hero) FOOTE и for the MIELE and saw the BEAR LAND-ON a LEAN fellow whom he NEU to be a RICH JUDGE. He KRIPPLE(D) the BEAR and administered some WILSON to the J UDGE, who said he would SPr.AK to the KING about this FELLOWE'S bravery. Nowhe is a RICH MILLER in GREENE HILL, a MILES FIELD of is really “the {е w combat. He жы� к {тот the КАТ7.” Our Secretarial Course will prepare you to hold a high grade position. If you have begun a Business Training Course in Central High you should inquire about our Special Finishing Course. Call or write [ог our catalog. Students admitted at any time. Special Mid-Year Opening, February Ist to 15th COLEMAN National Business Academy and Halsey Streets, COLLEGE Newark, N. J. J. KUGLER, Jr., Principal Leading School of Isaac Pitman Shorthand FILL-INS Walter R. Greene, a former Centralite, is in the moving-picture business at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the manager of the Strand Studio, and has tw« camera-men under his charge. In addition. he is the Ontario representative for two movie trade Jour nals, and sends copy regularly to New York City Walter writes that there are very few young men now in the Toronto High School, the students having enlisted for service in the British trenches overseas, preferring death to education. The secret marriage on December 28 of Miss Anna H. Weinberg to Arthur Friedman, an auto tire dealer of Cleveland, O., became known just a few hours before the couple left for their honeymoon tour to Southern California. Miss Weinberg became acquainted with her hus- band when he came to this city to visit his parents shortly before Thanksgiving Day. On December 28 the couple slipped to the home of Rabbi Solomon Foster and were married. Not until the next day did the parents of the couple get an inkling of what had taken place. They were met by their friends at the Lackawanna station that morning shortly before taking a train for the West. Miss Weinberg, who graduated from Central in January, 1916, has been seen on the screen in this city on many occasions, having appeared in Pathe pictures. Good bye, Good luck, God bless you! HARRY SCHAUB, Jr. EDWARD H. DOUGLAS. “Good-bye, Good-bye, this parting 15 such sweet sorrow. SOPHIE E. DWORK and SARA D. SEILER LIS, Among those graduating this term, one ра� which has worked together almost constantly Íor the good oÍ tke school is Max Greenberg and Sam Kalb. In addi ton to their other activities, they did much to put the G. O. on a firm basis by running the chocolate sales and affairs. Both of them worked hard to bring аБош more soc iability between the members of the student body by taking such an active interest in the weekly dances. Their services will indeed be missed in the future. | Cleanliness Quality Service The highest standards in eating- places have established the suc- cess of this restaurant in than Always open, selling the best of food at a moderate price, with special attention being given to women, we take pleasure in placing our- less three months. selves at your service. Hhurnix RESTAURANT HALSEY STREET AT BRANFORD FLACE OPPOSITE KEENEY'S | = NEGLECTED EYES CAUSE. BLINDNESS N А lo cM Come and have your eyes examined by cur Registered Optometrists with years of experience. Glasses can be had as low as $2.00 Newark Optical Co. Established 1880 641 BROAD ST., Next to Huylers Telephone 4548 Market GAW MILLER Manufacturing FREDERICK KEERS SONS JEWELERS 9I7 BROAD ST. NEWARK N Medals, Class and FINE FRAMING — Fraternity Pins PICTURES GLASS SILVER 473-475 WASHINGTON ST. AND LENOX CHINA NEWARK, N. J. ROOKWOOD POTTERY Compliments of The Students of “The Gibbs Room” “ 1 0 1 ” А MEETING ОЕ THE C. H. S (Minutes as recorded by the hands of the clock.) 8:00 A. M. Enter first students; members of the Flunkers’ Club returning from last night's revelry. 8:15 and on. Early birds drop in in little flocks. 8:30. Milk Wagon Club starts its session. 8:45. Late milk men and early regulars make en- trance. Also business manager Harry Schaub, Jr. 8:50. Enter Eddie, who is immediately besieged by aspiring and expiring poetasters, writers, copy-boys, complainers, publicity seekers, and the like. 8:51-9:00. Regulars come in and warm up for work. Editor writes half a dozen press notices, edi- torials, letters, and poems. Puts typewriter out of commission for day. 9:00-12 M. Late comers straggle in. Most of the students busy at work, or play, as the case may be. Some doing their best to get a much-needed hour in 217 after school. 12:35 P. M. Matinee crew enters as milk-wagon crew goes off duty. Lunch hour for regulars. 1:20. Back on the job again till three, when club meetings start. 4:00. Most clubs adjourn, receptions continue, dances now well under way, 217 discharges its vic- tims, who disperse at the dances or meetings, and matinee crowd gets restless. 4:30. Matinee lets out, meetings wind up, as do a few receptions. Rat-hole takes on added life, till it MARTIN Fancy Cakes and Pastry NEW AND HALSEY STREETS Tel. 2097 Market NEWARK, N. J. HORBACH PHONE 6874 MARKET F. F. SHERIDAN CO. CORDWAINERS FINE SHOES 11 BEAVER ST., NEWARK, N. J. becomes a regular Latin quarter, full of conviviality. 5:00. Everyone of importance gone home, or else where. Schaub, Steinbock, Moffitt, and Eddie start to leave, before the Janitor cleans out. 6:30. Above quartet still going, but yet to leave Finally get the gate to return again for evening school, lecture, back work, or a dance. 12:00 A. М. Out again till tomorrow, with many misgivings, Might as well get this thing straight now before the term is over. It’s Leo Samuels we're calling a nuisance and a pest—not Jerome. LIFETIME LESS THAN VALET SERVICE le A MONTH Take a tip from West Point Cadets, the best turned out men in the world—press your trous- ers by a Heatless method, as they do Don't let the tailor scorch your trousers with hot irons while the wet steam rots the cloth Get the famous West Point trouser crease, knifelik: from belt to boot—by automatic pressing It's only $1.00 for ЗА зам ж HEATLESS Trouser Prot. by U. 8. letters patent No operating cost for bined in on« this wonderful money- Fold the HEATLESS saver First cost the Press with tro last cost No worry it, in suitcase, clo no inconvenience, no over back of chair loss of time, no skill ANYWHERE! Your required trousers last 50% New Trousers for Old longer every day of your life Cut Out Tailor'’s Bills Be spick and span—b« Takes one minute to envied for your ар- put trousers in Heat- pearance Good ap- less Press. Automati- pearance pays banker cally ready in the or clerk. morning This press Leahey's Press Less than n Penny а Month Makes you the best- groomed man in your set for the rest of your life It's a Creaser, a Presser, а Stretcher, and a Hanger, all com- pays for itself the first month in tailor’s bills saved. Try It—At Our Risk Mail the Company. In- quire “in Pivot office for descriptive cir- cular. 10 DAYS’ FREE TRIAL GUARANTEED J. M. Saunders, Agent, nvention Mfg. Sales Со,, ISS Barelay Street, Newark, N. J. Enclosed please find $1 for which please send me postpaid the Leahey's HEATLESS Trousers Press keep it, I will return it turn my dollar Name If at the end of 10 days I do not wish to to you and you will re- Cireular MICHAEL Т. НОСН С. ВАВВЕТТ а� а ROY F. ANTHONY LAW OFFICES KINNEY BUILDING Compliments of A FRIEND CORT BROS,, Inc. RELIABLE GROCERS 299 SO. ORANGE AVENUE Martin Campbell Victor WObodruff Paul Мой! Peter Primamore Erle Kunkel Fred Navlteir Lillian Meeisinzahl Вез Е. Goldstein AgNes Lynch ViTo Salerno WeSsley Greene HarOld Merz Thomas Farrell ChesTer Mockridge William Morgernstern David GOldberg Dorothy Foote Max Krich Karl ReiF LoratTo Schwartz CharlEs Graham MinniE Heid Harry |. HalNdler Compliments of Another Friend Telephone 2898-W Market C. Wahler Manufacturing Confectioner 98 Springfield Ave., Newark, N. J. IR EHLE Fi BIN OT FAT Continued from page 46 in danger of the A. A. U.'s wrath for lying down in that memorable mile run at the Gym exhibition. Ihe St. Benedict's team claimed that two of their SKATES and SHOES runners were out of the race on account of injuries. Charley McCraith navigated the distance so fast, in SEE an attempt to keep up with the Central bunch, that his knee is in plaster of paris. If alibis were victories, the Saints would be champions of this old world, and PLA | | ADAMS of the next one, too. ج‎ ABOUT THEM See what the boys in the back want--- t KINNEY BUILDING R. PAUL MOFFITT Cor. Broad and Market Streets ERNEST W. PORTER, Jr. Engravings for all Printing Purposes Line, Half-tone, Color Plates, Newspaper and Commercial SERVICE AND QUALITY Art Photo Ongraving Company 9 BRANFORD PLACE Star-Eagle Building Phone 2336 Market NEWARK, N. J. Did as He Was Told 'The class was seated ready for recitation, when a young student rushed in and dropped a great pile oÍ books on the floor. The nervous teacher jumped and then said angrily: “Young man, go down to the principal's office and drop those books just like that! The youth departed, returning in а few moments and calmly taking his seat in class. Did you do as I told you to? demanded the irate teacher. “Yes, sir.” What did the principal зау?” “Nothing,” coolly returned the student. “Не wasn't there. Got 'Em the First Time Willie Johnson, asked the teacher in the 1-В class, “what three words are most among | -B students? I don't know, said the student. Correct, replied the teacher. used Sing a song of movies, Pocket full of dough; Four and twenty theaters Sitting in a row. When the doors are opened The cash begins to ring; The man that runs a movie show Is richer than a king. Lives of scholars all remind us That their days are not sublime; For they have to get up early Just to get to school on time. Then at last when day is over, They have lessons for their toil, And they give their hard-earned pennies To enriching Standard ОП. Prof.— 'I don't want to hear that laughter again. A smothered laugh from the rear of the room. “Who was that? angrily. Alice Gibbs (trembling) —‘‘I—I, sir. But I only laughed up my sleeve. You wouldn't have heard it if there hadn't been a hole in it.” Heard in the Music Room Lifschutz— 'Say, let me sing a solo. Stein— How can you say so? Wasit until eggs get cheaper. А Compliment Mae Goodstein—' We can't have a mass meeting. Fannie Baer isn't here.” The crying need for certain pupils is a set of ready-made late-excuses. Much precious brain-power is wasted in inventing these accessories of school life. Wanted to See it Work As a reward for good conduct Johnny was taken to the zoo by his mother. Just before starting, Johnny One Bee and his aunt Mary had a decided difference of opinion as to what did or did not constitute clean ears and a clean neck. Arriving at the zoo they soon came across a curious- looking animal. What's that? asked Johnny One Bee. “That’s an anteater, dear, said his mother. A determined look came over Johnny's face. Say, mummy,” he said, tomorrow let's bring Aunt Mary out here. No] -BuY ‘Your OW 4 Bye e Амо кїт (� е Í You feeveb Í The world is old, yet likes to laugh ; New jokes are hard to find. The funniest pivotickle staff Must needs at times be blind. So if you meet some ancient joke Decked out in modern guise, Don't frown and call the thing a fake— Just laugh; be not too wise. The Master Model STENOTYPE Is Here But it's smaller, lighter—weighs only 414 pounds—is more compact, more convenient, writes—prints—actual numerals, and neatly folds the paper in convenient strips of eight inches. These are the new features of the Stenotype. The ke yboard, with a single minor exception, remains unchanged. The same speed, the same accuracy, the same legibil- ity, isthere. There are no extra keys for numerals. The writing of numerals—the physical operation—is precisely as before. Instead of combinations, actual numerals are printed. Those who learned Stenotypy on the earlier models will therefore be able to operate the Master Model just as readily as they now operate the machines on which they learned to write. Stenotypy Successful Everywhere Stenotypists have achieved remarkable success in every field open to stenographers. М Fannie Schoenfeld, who won the gold medal in the 200 words a minute test at the National Shorthand Ке- porters Association contest at Atlantic City, N. ]. August 26, 1914, conducts the Master Reporting Service of New York, which has branch offices in Chic ago and Indianapolis. Miss Annie Simmons of Waltham, Mass., is having splendid success as a public reporter in that сиу. Ralph W. Tripp of Roxbury Crossing, Mass., secured an appointment to a Civil Service position above all others from his class at an initial salary of $1000 a year. Mr. James B. Kerrigan of Boston, easily passed the Civil Service test and was appointed to a position in the Department of Agriculture at a salary of $1200 a year. Miss Julia Pinkney of New York City, takes dictation in German as easily and accurately as though it were English. With Stenotypy as a stepping stone Mr. M. J. Mann has secured the enviable position of salesman with the Knox Motors Associates of New York City. These are no exceptions, their stories are merely a repetition of the success attained with Stenotypy by thousands of other young people. Thus Are Greater Opportunities Open To YOU More than 30,000 Stenotypes are in actual daily use in every held open to stenographers Yet there are hundreds of splendid positions fairly begging for Stenotypists. The Master Model answers every need—fulfills every requirement. More than ever now will business men welcome the higher individual and departmental efficiency of the Stenotype. More than ever, Stenotypy offers greater opportunities to those who aspire to higher positions in business, in Civil Service or in court reporting. You are now about to pick the courses of study for your next semester. Get in line for a bigger, better- paying position, with Stenotypy. Take advantage of the opportunity that exists for you right in your own school. Your future is what you make it. Set an aim—an ambition. Arouse your determina- tion and ACT. LEARN STENOTYPY, and qualify yourself at the start for a higher salary than many stenographers with several years expenence are earning today. Tips the Scales at 414 lbs. Thousands of bright young people are earn- ing their way successward on the STENOTYPE “The Fastest Writing Machine in the World.” Enroll this Se- mester for a course in Stenotypy The STENOTYPE COMPANY INDIANAPOLIS, U. S. A. p rne MET CRESCENT STOMO NORM to T УТАА. 4AM. - ONG DAY TUST TAMING PICTURES OF CENTRAL STARS” A slight twinge of conscience, and the fact that THE Pivot and Pansy Moffitt are good friends, prompts the former to remark that the picture of the latter in disguise on page — is only a joke and to be treated as such. It is the opinion of IHE Pivot that Paul should have been elected best dressed boy in the class anyhow. No hard feelings, are there, Paul? Just our way of showing our appreciation of the good work done by Mr. Okin, of the Crescent studio at 827 Broad street. Many were the happy hours we spent in his spacious rooms, and it is due to his good work that the photography in THE PIVOT is so excellent. WHEN YOU ARE THROUGH SCHOOL ARE YOU GOING INTO BUSINESS? If so you should consider the opportunities offered in Ac- countancy and Business Ad- ministration. THE NEWARK SCHOOL OF ACCOUNT- ANCY (Newark Y. M.C. A.) will send you its 30 page catalogue. Write for it today! H. A. TOWNSEND, Educational Director 107 HALSEY ST., NEWARK, N. J. AFTER YOUR STUDIES! Entertainment and Relaxation it PROCTOR S PALACE ROOF Two Modern Beautiful Theatres PLAYING HIGHEST TYPE VAUDEVILLE LATEST PHOTO PLAYS Matinees 2:15 to 6:45 Evenings 8:15 Doors open 1 and 7 P. M. Reserved Seats can be secured six in advance at Inner Box Office or Phone Market 7580 25 and 50c. Special Announcement To Central High School Pupils F you are a student at the Central High School and wish artistic photographs taken of yourself, you may obtain a special card entitling you to a discount of 3314977 at the Crescent Studio, 827 Broad Street. No deposit will be required of students holding these tickets. Ргооб will be furnished free of charge. Photographs need not be paid for unless perfectly satis- factory, and you are to be the judge. Tickets may be obtained at The Pivot Office or at the Crescent Studio at any time, and should be countersigned by Harry Schaub, Business Manager of The Pivot. This offer holds good for a limited time. Get your ticket to-day. The Crescent Studio 827 Broad Street More “Walt Mason Four years we've had of work and fun. In Се� - tral's halls our spurs we've won, and now we speed to life's real fight, to use our knowledge for the Right, Compliments of But in our haste to leave we won't forget the teachers who said, Don't! when we did wrong. ‘Iwas often so, as they and you and I well know. А� а now we thank them heartily, though then we may have cried, Dear me! For patience kind and lessons true, for guidance wise and teaching too, we £ thank you, teachers, who have taught that wrongs and Ye Seniors evils should be fought. С. W. LUDOLFF Беба Fab Коой-- Мис tha Fah Grow Н R Books on Fish C uae $ a Made to Order ome oom Breeder, Dealer and Importer of Rare, Fancy and Tropical Fishes 85 FEINGOLD EE One-hundred Ten Fish from 10c. to $ 25.00 COME AND SEE THE LIVE-BEARING FISH WALTER C. JACOBS President Long Distance Telephone 1998 Mulberry шм w AMALGATYPE) Central Electrotype Foundry Co. Incorporated AMALGATYPES Electrotypes and Nickeltypes 9.11-13 CAMPBELL STREET Near Washington Street NEWARK, N. J. New York University Isaac Pitman Sons Eisele Bldg. How Do They Do It? Mof- ftt was elected the second How do they do it? best-dressed boy in his class. There was only one thing in the world which kept him from getting first place, and that was his clothes. From the picture reproduced here it 1% very hard to see how he was nominated at all, unless na joke. We don't want to be too hard, but yet—how do they do it? Isaac Pitman Shorthand Taught in High Schools of New York Columbia University On the New York List Course in Issac Pitman Shorthand. Pitman's Progressive Dictator. Hammond and Herzberg Style Book of Business English, Charles E.. Smith's Practical Course in Touch Typewriting. Every student of Isaac Pitman s Shorthand should subscribe to Pitman’s Journal Send 60e. for one year's subscription 2 West 45th Street NEW YORK Modern Dances London Taps, One-Step, Fox Trot, Two-Two, Waltz, Canter, etc. Private or Class Lessons Daily. Afternoon Classes for Boys and Girls Tuesday and Saturday 4 P. M. M. C. Richards Studio 653-5 Broad Street Opp. Robert Treat Hotel Tel. Mkt. 9950 No chestnuts here ! Our new suits and overcoats for men and boys vouch for that. New models! New fabrics! Mail Orders Filled ROGERS PEET COMPANY Broadway Broadway at 13th St at 34th St Broadway Fifth Ave. at Warren at 4ist St NEW YORK CITY The Four Corners BERTL THE JEWELER wishes every one a happy and suc- cessful new year, and accept my thanks for your kind patronage for which | offer for the new year, a beautiful calendar, for asking as long as the supply lasts. 46 SPRINGFIELD AVE. (Continued from page 48 applause. The dance following was Ше Golden Butterfly by Rose Duffy, and last, but not least, comes our little Olive Heppa in Pavlowa's Minuet.” This also was a toe-dance and the performer com- pletely captivated the audience by her quaintness and grace. This completed the program and no praise is too great for Miss French and Miss Quinn, because it was due to their untiring efforts that the exhibition was a success. To Mrs. Dixon and to Bella Sabel, who so willingly gave their aid, the girls also wish to express their sincere appreciation. “Ви� Shoe ELEVEN BIG BEST STORES The elements of quality are built into the class styles of today just as thoroughly as into the good old-fashioned shoes we made fifty years ago. Newark's representative families find the shoes and service satisfactory at our well-located store. 689 BROAD STREET OPP. MILITARY PARK NEWARK, N. J. Js 77 itn’ LO ) TEN STORES IN GREATER NEW YORK Factory: 511-519 East 72nd Street, New York Comebacks Le Roy Stein Sam Horowitz Photographer Mail Carrier Where do you Eat? If you are dissatisfied with the food you are getting come and see us. “ Clean, Wholesome and Home- like is our motto. Prices right food good. JOS. POSNER 373 HIGH ST., NEWARK, N. J. The Preferred Diamond Store Is HOLT’S Broad and Academy Sts. Wholesale and Retail You are invited to get your Pies, Ice Cream, and other good things at the store of MILDRED RYNONE (a 3A Student at Central) SUMMIT ST., Opp. the Rear Entrance Continued from page 51 soon as he is found again. No matter how high the cost of living goes, exams continue to be marked down at every semi-yearly sale. But that doesn't do any good. Harry Thaw was about the only person who lived on examinations. He didn't have to go to school to make his mark in the world. The newspapers did it for him. Pretty hard to put the blame for examinations on the war. If it would drive the cost of paper out of reach so that we didn't have to take them, almost every student would send money to the belligerents for the continuance of the conflict. In an important trial, personal animosity is sufficient excuse to get out of the thing. When you stop to think that this is our feeling toward examinations, which are very important trials—both meanings—you are ready to excuse us from exams. It’s up to the teachers! Who's Who in Central Biggest flirt Most dignified Worst Fusser Sweaters and Jerseys When you want anything in this line look for the Spalding trade-mark, and guar- anteed satisfaction will be yours. We have been making these garments in our own factory for over tw. enty- five years. Sweaters from $4.00 up to $13: 50 Jerseys from $1.25 up to $4.00 Write for our Catalogue. A. G. SPALDING BROS. 589 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, N. J. Phone Market 7367 GEO. M. JUDD Dealer in Corona, Rex and Monarch TYPEWRITERS All Makes of Rebuilt Machines Rents, $2 and $3— Best Machines SPECIAL 82.50 to Students 779 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Hello Students! | am here on the corner of High and Warren Street with lots of good things to E A T. Tables for Ladies. M. KLEIN. You have the money ---we have the Ice Cream Let’s Get Together The L T CATES ICE CREAM CO. x go EMES Жо А “mit CO ура RS are curve cut to fit the shoulders perfe ectly. 15 сиу each, 6forgos CLUETT PEABODY CO: INC Makers Magna est veritas et praevalebit NEW YORK PREPARATORY NEW YORK SCHOOL BROOKLYN SCHOOL 72 PARK AVENUE Cor. Franklin à Jefferson Aves. Between 38th 7 Tee Blocks from Falten St. Both Day (Dwight Schoo, 9 to 2:30 url rw arta ape scu ee EMIL E. CAMERER, M. A., LL. B., Principal Save One or More Years in Preparation REGENTS AND COLLEGE M EXAMINATIONS FACULTY : + „Ая papemallaled staff. each man an acknowledged specialist in his department. Among them сосове and the training school for teachers. a school building with all modern facilities. Perfectly stroet care and heavy traffic. Ар exclusive neig canes ы wenty-two thousand graduates. т completad in Тао ir further particulars, also bis sar. Бома ia Rigoats кы College PPE Qa ENTER. AT ANY TIME MODERN METHODS NEW TERM BEGINS JANUARY 29th New Juse, Law = put 33-35 EAST PARK STREET, | NEWARK, N. J. TO HIGH SCHOOL | GRADUATES the вы offers a standard three-year's course, leading го the degree of LL. В. Itis the only school giving special attention to New Jersey Law. The course may be taken in the afternoon or evening. Second semester commences ` коку + 1917. Наи дам cei oes | А the Neu Jersey Law Review. ҮҮ Im SENIOR NUMBER JUNE 1917 Spring and Summer | 191 7 Styles Now on Display $1250 and $14.50 No Higher FOURTH FLOOR Ordway Building Market and Beaver Streets Newark, N. J. WALTER C. JACOBS Long Distance Telephone President 1998 Mulberry aN None), ý = AA Central Electrotype Foundry Co. orporated AMALGATYPES Electrotypes and Nickeltypes 9-11-13 CAMPBELL STREET Near Washington Street NEWARK, N. J. Your Future— Have you given ita thought ? Has it ever occurred to you that whether you go to college or to business, or remain at home, a bank account will be one of your best friends ? Start now—at once—and begin to save for your future needs and pleasures. Two Dollars or more will start an account for you in the carefully managed Savings Department Fidelity Trust Company PRUDENTIAL BUILDING NEWARK, N. J. LARGEST INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND IN NEW JERSEY Savings, Banking, Title, Bond, Trust, Mortgage and Safe Deposit Departments Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits Over $6,000,000 ер -—— Fr NN N JUNE EIGHTEENTH Pivot Board Editorials Honor Roll Literature What Shall I Do? Journalism—By Y Mechanical Engineering Letters from Central Farm Hands..... . [he Pivoteei By Rose Baskin School News Girls’ Service Club. Morning Forum Central Service Club Senior Slams ` Cartoon—By Burger Senior Writeups The Senior's Retrospect Pivot Picture Contest Pivotickles ) Cartoons y “Boston Cartoons—By Donner The Loges-Wiener Co. Printers and ‘Stationers Tel phone 4286 Market Washington and Warren Sts., Newark, М. J. NEWARK, N. J., JUNE, 1917 Published monthly, except July and August, in the interest of and by the pupils of the Central Commer- cial and Manual Training High School. Single copies, ten cents. Subscription per year, one dollar. For advertising rates communicate with the Advertising Manager of the Pivot. A Entered as second-class matter, October 24, 1912, at the Post Office, Newark, N. J., under the act of March 3, 1879. ا کس‎ Е ынанан Contributions are earnestly solicited from students and others interested in the welfare of the school. All such must be in the editor’s hand by the first of the month. Short contributions must be left in The Pivot Boxes. - VOL. X. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, NEWARK, N. J. No. 10 ——————————————— E | G.C — —X EDITORIAL STAFF Art Staff A. Donner, Chairman Editor-in-Chief s е 5. Burger Leon Kranztohr, Room 215 w Business Staff Associates William Hawkins Advertising and Business Manager Rose Baskin M. Samuel Abramson Circulation Manager Elizabeth Miele Samuel Bomse Chester Mockridge Senior Committee Florence Wirtz F C Rose Baskin, Chairman aculty Committees : Seymour Feldmann Samuel Bomse Max J. Herzberg (Literary) = William Lewin (Literary) Daniel A. McMillin (Business) J. Earl Griffith. (Art) Mr. M. Conovitz, Class Advisor Beatrice Neu Wesley Greene Grace L. Morton Chester Mockridge APPRECIATION Here we are, an average class of Seniors, neither better nor worse in intelligence, spirit, and character than the general run of classes, yet with insight enough to realize that we cannot as yet appreciate the true values of our school life, because of the lack of proper Just the same, we do not lack the grati- tude due our teachers and Mr. Wiener. It may seem that each succeeding class says this same thing, but we see now that this work of thanking and praising our instructors at the end of our school course is sincere and true. Each class in turn has felt this gratitude and, through repetition, its expression has come to be regarded as a matter of form, but we hope it is more than this in our case. To Mr. Conowitz and Dr. Knowlton, in particular, we owe our gratitude for hav- ing helped us to the end of the course so generously and whole-heartedly. perspective. DOORWAY DEBATERS. For a long time there has been, on the part of sev- eral students on the second floor, a tendency toward loitering in the vicinity of rooms, especially around 214, 215 and 217. This habit is a very disagree- able one, as a group of boys blocking the entrance to a room is not a pleasing sight, and it hinders the progress of who moving through the corridors. It seems that in a school as large and as business- like as ours, it should not be necessary to impress upon the minds of students the desirability of keeping the doorways of rooms clear, especially before school, in the morning, and after lunch. Students who have spare time, and wish to discuss topics of the day, may do so just as well while walk- ing around the corridors, as the majority of students do. Let us see an improvement in this respect. those are 6 CENTRAL’S LIBERTY BONDS. Suggested by Dr. D. C. Knowlton and enthusias- tically supported by Principal Wiener, the idea of initiating a movement for student contributions to a fund for the purchase of Liberty Bonds, in the name of the school, met with instant success. Again, Central has led the country. The following is an extract from an editorial in one of the local newspapers: “In launching his idea for a Liberty Loan cam- paign among his pupils, Professor William Wiener, of the Central High School, has struck upon some things that should bring tangible results. When, be- sides the patriotic intent, there lies back of Professor Wiener’s suggestion a plan that may develop into a great university for Newark, it would seem to be the duty of every parent in this community to lend support in having students aid in swelling the Liberty Loan fu nd. As Professor Wiener explains his idea, it is not so much the amount each pupil furnishes to the general fund that counts as it is the spirit whcih shows the patriotic intention of upholding the hands of the gov- ernment which is valuable. Such a movement contains the germ of development, and where one school will take an earnest interest in the matter others are bound to follow. When the bankers of the country affirm that the loan to be a success must have the unqualified support of the working masses, it is equally important that the school children, with the aid of their parents, become participants. A Newark University could cer- tainly not be reared on anything more worthy and in- spiring than the assistance rendered the authorities in the national crisis.” The girls of the class of June, 1917, have decided to wear skirts and waists for commencement night, in- stead of the usual dresses. This idea is partly the result of the uniform dress propaganda and partly from the reaction to the elaborate clothes worn by former classes. Simplicity, to the last. HONOR ROLL FOR MAY Room 101 DOROTHY DANIELS CARL DIPPEL WILMA FINK MAE GOODSTEIN BESSIE RASNICK ROSE RASNICK ELSIE SCHALLER Room 103 ALICE AGMAN IDA HALPRIN CLARA WILEK EVA ZIMMERMAN Room 104 ALFRED RAUCH Room 109 ROSE BASS CHARLOTTE BAUER PEARL BRATTER CARMENAL FARINA GERTRUDE GETZEN MAXINE HEMMENDINGER CELIA TURNER IDA TOFFEL Room 110 EDWARD FINK JOE GOLDBERG CHESTER MOCKRIDGE BEATRICE NEU GERTRUDE POPPER ELMER STROUSE EDITH TIMER FLORENCE WIRTZ Room 202 THEODORE AUGENSTIN Room 205 KENNETH ROSSNAGEL ADA SAUNDERS Room 206 ROSE BINDER LOUISE HAUSHALLTER NETTIE HOSELY ROSE KARALUMSKY VERNA KINSEY FRIEDA KULZER Room 210 CARL BRUEGGEMAN WM. GELDNER Room 211 ANNA BEDNARCZYK BERTHA GELFARD ISADORE GRABENCHIK GERALD HEGGONS ANNA MOCCEA ROSE SILBERSTEIN Room 215 PASQUALE CARDENILE LEON KRANZTOHR Room 218 ROBERT IRWINE Room 301 SADIE KLOSK Room 303 ELIZABETH GOLDIE FRIEDA FELDMAN ETHEL SMITH FREDA TRACHTENBERG Room 304 EDITH GRENZ ROSE HOLLANDER ESTHER HOROWITZ CLARA KLEIBER ESTHER LEWIS SYLVIA LIEB Room 305 RUSSELL CANFIELD LILLIAN EVENCHICK FLORENCE LEHMAN Room 308 JOSEPH DOYLE LOUIS SOSNOW SAUL TISCHLER Room 310 ANTHONY CAPPIELLO MARY COHEN GEORGE HALLETT HAROLD HOSENZAHL KATHERINE BAB ELEANOR BELLO ANNA DUBOROY MARY FLAX HELEN GORDON LILLIE KLUGMAN MILDRED LIPPMAN SARAH ROSENOFF SOPHIE WALDMAN SOPHYE WOOL FRANCES YANNENZIEL Room 313 W. AURNHAMMER Room 314 HELEN GARRETSON ESTHER OSTROWSKY THELMA PERKINS Room 316 A. M. ROSE BERKELHAMMER GRACE BERRELL HELEN GROWN BLENDA JEPPSON MATILDA SIEGAL Room 317 A. M. WILLIAM BLUM LEONARD FUERTH FRED REINHART Room 317 P. M. TILLIE HOUSMAN HELEN OTT Room 318 EDWARD KRASNY Room 320 JOHN MUNROE Room 401 FRANCIS HOPPER Room 402 RUTH PARK Room 403 HEDWIG CREIESKA Room 404 ISIDORE ROZINSKY Room 409 JULIA MINDER Room 410 MINA BISCHOFF WILHELMINA DECKER ERNA GUENTHER MARY HANAR CLARA JUFFE DAISY KLEIN MARY PRICE Room 411 ETHEL OAKLANDER SELMA WILSON Room 416 SAMUEL KAPLAN Room 417 SARAH BALENSON Three Vocational Themes By CENTRAL SENIORS Mr. Max J. Herzberg, head of the English Department, has selected three themes as among the most interesting of those written by the present graduating class. The first two were written by boys, whose names are indicated by X and Y. The third is by the first Chinese student to graduate from Central. What Shall I Do? By X. 7 ias always been my desire, but I. What shall I do? be close to natui c A. Farming? here are many drawbacks. There are also several i B. Practising law? sides to farming. My idea has always been to spe- Ë F I. Politics? cialize, as every one is doing today, either in fruit l 2. Diplomacy ? rowing or in poultry raising. Poultry raising is the C. Acting? more probable in my case, because of the fact that II. What compensation re for several years I have kept a number of chickens HE dave Ї the банту ei x Š a experimet, raising them on scientific principles, and have met with some success in a small way. 1 What shall I do? What shall I make my life have consulted my brother on the subject of scientific ' I | А work ? answer t ıt question has been the poultry raising. He was once very much interested hardest that | � ever been ‹ lled upon t� � answer himself and took a course in the subject. Mv inten- It is perhaps the most important, having the most tion wes to run such a farm in conjunction with him, influence upon my life—and I cannot reach a de on a sound business-like basis, believing that a good cision! Shall I engage in farming, or shall I study living at least could be made at it. But more than law and eventually enter politics? [he moving pi rood living is the desire of the average person of ture stage? | can't say A farmer moreover, is often looked upon Farming Is an occupation that I hav e quite ri ng a rube and is not very highly considered ously considered for a number of years It is work e Is a country gentleman. that has always appealed to me, being outdoor work | dir otrast to farm-life is the law field, and close to nature. To engag e in outdoor work and another subject that I have frequently discussed. When I was quite young the idea came to me from somewhere that I was cut out for a lawyer and this idea has been fostered by one of the members of the Central High School taculty, who has talked the malter over with me on many occasions. Two years ago I was on the point of leaving school when this teacher broached the subject of law to me and in- stilled the idea deeper in my mind. It was that determination that has kept me in school up to the present time and, of course, I am glad of that, even if I never am admitted to the bar. I have used the word law a number of times, but only in a general sense. There are many kinds of law, and I confess I have not considered many of them. In the study of commercial law in school, I always obtained high averages and thoroughly en- joyed the subject. However, the law field is over- crowded already. There are thousands upon thou- sands of lawyers, all more or less successful, more of them less, however. Still there is plenty of room at the top for one who is willing to put in the re- quired labor and climb the steep path to success. If I engage in practising law, I still have years of preparation before me. It will mean several years at college, acquiring the necessary higher education at the same time that I acquire the law training, or it will mean the attendance at a law school and the elimination of a better education. There is a grind before me. I am not afraid of that, but when the top is reached, I will consider law as being dry and uninteresting. The step from a lawyer's career to a public office is not great. This is something that is more appealing to me than law. I would use my lawyer's experience as a stepping-tone. When considered in this light, it is quite a roundabout way in which to travel to en- gage in politics or foreign diplomacy, but one of the best means of reaching that goal. The life of a diplomat, with the necessary keen thinking and the matching of one's wits against another's, has always held an interest for me. These offices, more or less public, lead me into the field of acting, an occupation that has always at- tracted me. I took a leading role in a small amateur production in my grammar school days and again dur- ing my high school career about ten months ago. I am at present taking parts in two more amateur school productions. When I attend a theatre I always study the facial expressions of the actors and try to imitate, succeeding fairly well for an amateur. However, as there is great danger of my abruptly terminating my present home life if I should attempt to gain a place on the moving picture stage, I shall curb my ambition in this direction for a while at least. The monetary compensation involved in farming is perhaps small, although a good many have made re- markable success in this field. A good living, at least, as I have remarked elsewhere, is sure to be had if the farm is run on the proper basis. The gain in health from the active life in the open, however, cannot Le estimated. More money is made in the practise ol law than there is in farming, of course, and the gill of public speaking that one would have as a lawye;, as a public officer or as a diplomat would certainly be an asset. Then again, if a lawyer rises to the proper level, there is a good deal of fame attached to him. As a public servant, through a careful ad- ministration of his duties and perhaps by putting into effect some much needed reforms, he can also achieve fame. A diplomat, however, has just as much chance of achieving this, if not more. Besides, he is not al- ways tied down to one post and is often sent to dif- ferent lands where he has the opportunity of seeing the world and acquainting himself with many foreign languages and peoples. The stage, especially the mov- ing picture stage, is exceedingly lucrative, if one can climb high enough. Chaplin receives $600,000, it is said, but then he has received this for only a year and his reputation is fast waning. An actor's reputation undergoes many vicissitiudes and his living is often very precarious. After considering several different occupations and the remuneration attached to each, it might be well to look at myself squarely and see whether or not I have the characteristics necessary for engaging suc- cessfully in any of these occupations. To care for poultry I believe that I have the necessary patience in dealing with young chicks. I also have had some practical experience along this line and find the work very interesting. To reach the top of the law field is a long, hard and dry climb. I do not believe that I have it in me to make this climb, although the pleasure of having reached success would be great. Having reached the summit, the step to a public office or into the consular or diplomatic service of the coun- try could easily be made, but I will have to take some shorter route to reach this goal, if I start out with this end in view. When my fitness for the stage is under discussion, I believe that I would make a fairly good emotional actor. I have never had much difficulty in registering the thoughts and ideas that were going on inside of me. Now that I have considered several different occu- pations that I might possibly follow and have tried carefully to analyze my available resources and fit- ness for those different lines of work, strangely enough. I feel am no nearer a decision of what I shall make my life work than I was before starting this theme. It is true that other young men have definite ideas as to what thev intend to be, but do they stick to their decisions and make their goals? If they do, why can't I? What is wrong with me? Am I, as I have been told by several, at odds with and soured on the world, and too hard to please? I can best express this feeling by quoting several poems by Rob- ert W. Service. With them I will close this theme. THE LONE. TRAIL. The trails of the world be countless, and most of the trails be tried; You tread on the heels of the many, till you come where the ways divide ; And one lies safe in the sunlight, and the other is dreary and wan, Yet you look aslant at the lone trail, and the lone trail lures you on. And somehow you're sick of the highway, with its noise and its easy needs, And you seek the risk of the byway, and you reck not where it leads. ЕЯ + ü Often it leads to the dead-pit; always it leads to pain; By the bones of your brothers ye know follow you're fain. By your bones they wlll fo llow behind you, till the ways of the world are made plain. it, but oh, to THE RHYME OF THE RESTLESS ONES. We couldn't sit and study for the law; The stagnation of a bank we couldn't stand; For our riot blood was surging, and we didn’t need much urging To excitements and excesses that are banned. So we took to wine and drink and other things, An the devil in us struggled to be free; Till our friends rose up in wrath, and they pointed out the path, And they paid our debts and packed us o'er the sea. Oh, they shook us off and shipped us o'er the foam, To the larger lands that lure a man to roam, And we took the chance they gave Of a far and foreign grave, And we bade good-bye forever more to home. And some of us are climbing on the peak, And some of us are camping on the plain; By pine and palm you'll find us, with never claim to bind us, By track and trail you'll meet us once again. We are fated serfs to freedom -sky and sea; We have failed where slummy cities overflow; But the stranger ways of earth know our pride and know our worth, And we go into the dark as fighters go. Yes, we go into the night as brave men go, hough our faces they be often streaked with woe: Yet we're hard as cats to kill, 10 And our hearts are reckless still, And we've danced with death a dozen times or so. And you'll find us in Alaska after gold, And you'll find us herding cattle in the South. We like strong drink and fun, and, when the race is run, We often die with curses in our mouth. We are wild as colts unbroke, but never mean; Of our sins we've shoulders broad to bear the blame; But we'll never stay in town and we'll never down, settle And we'll never have an object or an aim. No, there's that in us that time can nevei tame; And life will always seem a careless game: And they'd better far forget Those who say they love us yet Forget, blot out with bitterness our name. THE MEN THAT DON'T FIT IN. There's a race of men that don't fit in, A race that can't stay still ; So they break the hearts of kith and kin. And they roam the world at will. They range the field and they rove the flood, And they climb the mountain's crest ; Their's is the curse of the gypsy blood, And they don't know how to rest. If they just went straight they might go far; They are strong and brave and true; But they're always tired of the things that are, And they want the strange and new. They say: Could I find my proper groove, What a deep mark I would make! So they chop and change, and each fresh move Is only a fresh mistake. And each forgets, as he strips and runs With a brilliant, fitful pace, It's the steady, quiet, plodding ones Who win in the lifelong race. And each forgets that his youth has fled, Forgets that his prime is past, Till he stands one day, with a hope that's dead, In the glare of the truth at last. He has failed, he has failed; he has missed his chance; He has just done things by half. Life's been a jolly good joke on him. And now is the time to laugh. Ha! ha! He is one of the legion lost; He was never meant to win: He's a rolling stone, and it's bread in the bone; He's a man who won't fit. in. Vn. TET D Journalism By Y. I. Journalism differs from all other vocations. A. No fixed standards of admission necessary. 3. Influence helps very little in journalism. |. А pull will not make a journalist. 2. A man succeeds on his own merits. What is expected ol a journalist. A. Willingness is the main qualification. 1. Journalist must be ready and willing to cover any assignment given him. 2. He must think of the public good frst. Alertness is a very essential asset. 1. Journalist must keep hie eyes and ears open. 2. The alert reporter brings home the best news. Initiative, or ability to think for oneself, is important. Why I have chosen to become a journalist. A. The work appeals lo me. 1. It is not monotonous. 2. The reporter is kept on the jump. There is some strange fascination about the work that I cannot explain. have done some work for THE Pivot and have a little experience. Journalism, the work I intend to take up after graduation, differs from all other vocations. There are no special aualifications necessary, and a man or a woman may aspire to be a journalist without going through some special course to prepare for the work. When a man applies for a journalist's position he is not asked whether he has taken and completed a course in journalism or not. What he knows about the business is seen in the work he turns in, and that is what counts the most. In newspaper work influence in obtaining and keep- ing a position counts for very little. Should a man obtain a position through the influence of some friend, he will soon find that his position depends upon him- self, and that his friend's influence will help him little or not at all. A “pull” will not make a man a successful journalist. [t is his own work that counts in the long run, and the successful journalist is he who has worked himself to the top by his own efforts, and not through the favor of some man who may happen to carry a good deal of influence. This is, of course, true in most vocations, but it is in newspaper work that the rule is most unfailing. It matters not who the new man is. He is what the term cub implies, and is treated as such. until he proves his ability and value, and shows that he is capable of carrying on the work which he has chosen to follow. 11 It can readily be seen, then, that any young man may strive to become a journalist and if he has the proper stuff in him, there is no reason why he should not succeed. Now let us see what is required of a journalist. It has already been mentioned that no special qualifi- cations are necessary. This was vouched for by Mr. Lane, of the Newark Evening News, who was kind enough to tell me something about the profession. In answer to my question as to what qualifications were necessary, he said that he knew of no special requirements, but that there were several general ones. Which do you consider the most important? I asked. Mr. Lane answered that question as a man who knows his business thoroughly would answer it. He considered willingness to be the most important and then he explained to me why he thought so. A newspaper man must always be willing and ready to cover any assignment which may be given to him. He must realize that his vocation is one that is not being conducted for the benefit of the compara- tively few who follow it, but for the many millions who are dependent upon him and his associates for news and information as to what is going on about them. He must realize that the journalist should not think of himself first, but of the public and what the news will mean to them. Professor Talcott Williams, head of the Columbia School of Journalism, also laid stress on willingness. When addressing the Journalist Club, recently, Pro- fessor Williams said that a man in the newspaper business is not a true journalist unless he is willing to cover any assignment that is given to him and is able to come back with the story if it is possible to do so—and sometimes it seems impossible. He is not a true journalist unless he keeps the public in mind, and is willing to sacrifice himself for the public good. This is Professor Williams’ view, and his opinion is cer- tainly worth consideration. Yes; willingness is the most important quality of all in newspaper work. Another quality that is invaluable in newspaper work is that of alertness. It is the alert reporter who brings home the best storv, because he gathers his news from the best possible sources. He sees to it that his story contains th e most important facts, and these facts he obtains from those who are best able to inform him. Thus it is easily seen that the alert reporter knows his business and how to go about it thoroughly. Then there is that very important qualification, initi- ative, ability to think for oneself. Many a time it has been proved that a journalist must be able to use good judgment. A newspaper man is a poor journalist it he cannot think for himself in a pinch. In fact, so much is left to the discretion of a reporter that he must show good judgment all the time. A good example of lack of judgment is shown in a story I once read, which, although fiction, best illustrates the case. A cub reporter was sent out to get details of a tennis tournament, and had to hustle to get there on time. On his way to the railroad sta- tion he observed the mayor of the city ahead of him and an instant later saw a man step up and stab the nayor. The cub was the first to reach the scene and stooped over the fallen man. Just then he remem- bered his assignment and with a shake of his head he dashed on toward the railroad station. While his train was crossing a bridge it was wrecked, causing considerable loss of life. The cub remembered the tennis tournament and, swimming ashore, he went on afoot. He soon met a band of armed men, who asked him if he had seen anything of a man on horseback. After replying in the negative, the reporter learned that a dangerous criminal had escaped from prison. Going on, he was stopped by an armed man on horseback, whom he recognized from the description, as the criminal. By a trick he managed to obtain possession of the man’s gun, and forced him to dis- mount, while he, himself, rode to his destination on the horse. When he returned from the tennis tourna- ment, ke found the office in a turmoil. He’ was in- formed that three sensations had occurred that day —the murder of the mayor, a big train wreck, and the escape of a dangerous criminal. He also learned that his paper had had a hard time getting the details and that all the other papers had printed the stories long before. Had the cub used his judgment and covered any one of the three stories he had figured in he would have given his paper first details. But no—he considered the tennis more important. tournament These are the three main qualifications. Several others, such as accuracy in getting details, and quick- ness in getting them may be included. Mr. Lane told me that the profession was over- crowded, but that there was always room for the right person. Mr. Warner, of the Newark ‘“‘Star- Eagle, whom I also saw, said that the number of men in the profession makes it harder to succeed, but ke assured me that the work was worth while. I have decided to take up journalism because, in the first place, the profession appeals to me. It is not as monotonous as many other vocations, because a reporter never knows what is going to happen during the day. Mr. Lane told me that to him it is a pleasure 12 lo go down to work every day, because he does not know what is going to happen. A profession in which one has some different duty every day appeals very strongly to me. In answer to my question as to what other beneit besides financial is gained from the business, Mr. Lane said that newspaper work makes a man quick and alert. It teaches him to use good judgment, and it gen- erally keeps him in good physical condition because of the frequent exercise. Besides all this, it gives a newspaper man a wide knowledge of things going on about him. These are some of the reasons for my choice. The profession has also. had some peculiar fascina- tion for me, which I am unable to explain. I have always been drawn toward anything which concerns journalism, and I have read countless books in fic- tion on the subject, and have looked up information on journalism long before the thought of choosing a vocation entered my mind. When our 3B English class took up the study of journalism, I was espe- cially interested in the subject and took pleasure in examining the structure of newspapers. In this way I gained some valuable information which I might not have been able to get from books. It was not until taking the study of journalism in the English class that I began to think of entering newspaper work as my life's work. As to my qualifications, although they are not very extraordinary, they will satisfy the requirements for a beginner. [t has been said that there were no special qualifications and the general requirements are, as can be seen, not hard to meet. My four years’ study in high school should aid me very much in filling a journalist's position to perfection. Besides, I have been a member of THE Pivot board for two terms and have thus gained some valu- able experience. Although work on a school paper does not compare with work on a daily newspaper, it is a great help in preparing to become a journalist. I have learned much, while doing work for THE Pivot, which could not have been taught from books. When I was appointed to the school news department, I found that in this line of writing I could obtain excellent experience in writing news stories. My first write- ups of school activities were not very successful. At first I found it hard to recognize my stuff because of tke blue penciling it had undergone. I had done considerable reading on journalism and I thought I knew erourh about the subject to write a good news Чогу. Fvidentlv the editor of THE Pivot and the faculty adviser thought differently. I kept on trying. however. and although at present mv copy is far from perfect, I find that it is improving steadily and Of late I have had charge of the entire school news department. that less of it is being cut out. I am quite sure that my experience on the school paper is going to help me considerably in professional work, I firmly believe that I can fill the requirements of a journalist, and I am sure that my great interest in the profession will aid me in being successful. Mechanical Engineering By Winc Wonc. Choosing a vocation. A. Importance of choosing correctly. 1. Self-analysis. 2. Choice. 3. Natural abilities. Mechanical engineering A. Qualifications: Interest in the work. Imagination. Health. Initiative Wisdom. Progress in mechanical engineering. A. Panama Canal. B. Problems in United States. C. Problems in China. 1. Stopping floods of Hoang Valley. 2. Irrigating and fertilizing China’s deserts. 3. Utilizing water power of China. Mr Cozzen’s views on mechanical engineering. A. Opportunities: |. Advancements. 2. Salary. 3. Health. B. Competition. The question of choosing a vocation is perhaps the hardest and the most important question a young man has to answer during his lifetime. No fond par- ent, relative, or friend can do it for him. True, they can assist him with sound advice which may be of material assistance to him, but in the end each indi- vidual must solve the question for himself. Thousands of young men are sent out each year from colleges into the world, entirely unfit for the professions they enter. They may be able to make good in some other professions, but because of the lack of self-analysis or on account of their parents’ desire, they have chosen professions which are utterly un- suited for their natural abilities. Now a young man should analyze himself thoroughly before he chooses any special vocation. If he has a natural ability for a certain line of business, he should follow it and not give it up for some other line of business because the other offers larger opportunities. I have chosen mechanical engineering as mv voca- tion. I chose it because I thought I would fit in it better than in any other profession, and because I 13 thought that I possessed some of the qualities which are necessary for an engineer to have, such as interest in his work, imagination, and wisdom. health, initiative Since the first time I had a toy motorboat, my ambition has been to become an engineer who could make all of these things on a larger scale. I used to make rafts, traps for birds, traps for animals, and traps for fish. Although I was taught how to make these tr aps at first by other people, I made a lot of useful improvements on them, which, even though I do say it myself, were very good and served my pur- pose well. This shows that I am interested in engi- neering work and have a little imagination and initi- ative. I wouldn't say that it shows that I have wis- dom, for anybody can do the things that I did, but time and experience can teach some wisdom to the most stupid person, and I expect to learn a little by experience. Ive travelled a great deal for a young man of my age, and I've formed a somewhat nomadic spirit. I can't seem to be able to stay in any one place for any length of time. Like a gypsy, I am always on the move and have not a place that I can call home. As most of my wanderings have been in the open air, I am naturally healthy. The fact that engineering offers me a chance to continue this healthy life is another reason why I chose engineering. The progress of engineering, mechanical engi- reering especially, has been so great within the past forty years that it has outstripped all previous progress made in this world. Perbaps the world will n ever see such progress again. But in spite of our great achievements, we have really hardly beeun in the field of engineering. It will be a long time from now before the field of engineering is fully cultivated, and even then it will reauire engineers to keep it in order. The construction of the Panama Canal is one of greatest engineering feats of the world. All branches of mechanical engineering were brought into use in cutting apart the isthmus that had bound the two continents together. Now the United States is one of the most advanced nations in the engineering world. yet she has problems to be solved which, when completed, would cause the Panama Canal to occupy a very small place in the engineering world. (Continued on page 54) the Letters From Central Farm Hands Madison Road, Morristown, N. үр Dear Mr. Lewin: It is but a week since I left school for the agricul tural region and yet only a seven-day lapse has trans- formed yours truly into a regular Josiah, by heck. I said that my first letter would be an account of the first day's experience, so here goes: I awoke to find that beneath my window (as in a novel) a frst- run company of songsters was giving a concert; the higher the sun rose the harder they sang. I jumped out of bed with a broad smile, and donned my harness (pipe the Old English for overalls and jumper) and sped for— breakfast. I was set to work immediately. It was a very pleasant job, and I am holding it down yet (digging the soil) because it is both beneficial and instructive. And then. . . . the sun rose over my head... . In the afternoon it grew a little cooler and I was just in the mood for being sociable, so I struck up an acquaintance—not with the farmer's daughter—with a cow in the next field, who was reproachfully con- sidering me between long solemn chews of cud! I soon found that she was after me. About four o'clock when she thought I was not looking, she stretched out her neck and favored my busy self with a long drawn-out M-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o. I knew it was I with whom she was flirting, but I did not pay any attention to her just then. She was insistent. She kept on calling, first arro- gantly, then softly, and at last wheedlingly, but I was proof against it all. There was a time when the pity of her call almost made me forsake my manly resolve, but Pride con- quered Pity and I retired in the end with the sound of a mournful M-o-o-o-o-o echoing behind me. Then came the most beautiful part of the day. In the evening I sat at the window and watched Phoebus sink in his glory, accompanied by his pages in bur- nished gold accoutred.” It was gloriously well worth calling a good, hearty day’s work. If only you had been there with me, to see that sunset! Yours sincerely, ROBERT HOUSMAN. P. S.—I forgot to tell you the cow was called Lizzie, but that name was not to my liking, so I have endowed her with a new cognomen, Cleopatra. We have long and frequent chats together, especially since I found she helps in supplying some of that creamy milk. But one thing puzzles me: she should be happv, and yet I cannot tell why her M-o-o-o-o-o-o is so $01 rowful, pained and full, as Mr. Melancholisches Schmerz. lriess would say Can you? New Monmouth, N. J., May |, 1917. My Dear Mr. Herzberg: This is the first chance I've had to write to you since I have come here. I am having a great time here, and the best part is the food which is plentif ul and wholesome. I really thought thev were going to make me work hard, but it seems like play I gel up at 5 o'clock and do the chores and, if it is clear, we cut asparagus. I spend my time reading after the work is over. I go to bed about 9 o'clock and don't wake once. If vou could send me a continuous set of works that my English marks could go on I would appreciate it very much. Anyway send the work, I'm just in the mood for working now. Respectfully yours, HARRY FAVER. My address is: Harry Faver, care of W. S. Rob erts, New Monmouth, N. J. P. S.: Best regards. A funny incident happened to me. While I was plowing I saw a little mouse run out from under the horses’ feet. I immediately thought of Burns's “Оде to the Mouse. Maybe ГЇЇ make a poet, too, but I think I make a better farmer. Russell Brubaker writes Dr. Knowlton from Elmer, N. J.: “The sending of boys out on the farm in this sec- tion has been a huge success. Formerly, if a farmer wanted farm help he went to the city employment bureaus and they gave the farmers men of low moral- ity, and the farmer I work for had a thief working for him last year. The reason the high school boys are a success on the farm is that they have higher standards, which make a great hit with the farmers,” Elmer, N. J., May 13, 1917. Dear Miss Rosecrans: I have been here four days and like it very much. Get plenty to eat and only milk to drink. I have been trying to milk a cow, but with little success, because it takes me about three-quarters of an hour to milk her. Have also gotten so I can drive a team of horses pretty well. They have about a 90-acre farm and it keeps two men busy. Everything is milk and honey out kere, because this farmer has been married just 315 months. This is Elmer at a glance: One general store, one hardware store, one feed store, one drug store, a few It sounds small but it has a population of Some burgh! houses. 100. Y our friend and pupil, RussELL BRUBAKER. P. S.— Tell the girls I miss their giggling very much. The only thing we hear out here is the wind and the birds and a few cow-bells. Sam Satz writes to his brother: Dear Dave: When I wrote my last letter I was very tired, and could hardly hold up my pencil, but I have gotten used to the work by this time. I am on a large farm, where there are only three of us working, and we are way behind with the work, because of the poor weather. The chief work at present consists of plant- ing. I spent the first three days transplanting tomato plants from a hot-house to the ground. That was hard, and the next three days were spent in planting cabbage, and that was harder. that night, I found that hardest of all. When I hit my bed However, I was so tired that I did not mind it. My daily program is as follows: I get up at five- thirty, go to the barn, clean and feed the horses, mules and cows, then have breakfast, take the cows to pas- ture, do odds and ends, then have lunch after feeding and watering the horses and mules, and then go to the field until six; a little more barn work, and then the dinner. We get to bed at eight. Nothing to do till tomorrow! Am very tired now, due to the fact that I went to sleep very late last night—at nine o'clock! I have not much time to read except between times, when I manage to read short stories from the maga- zines that you sent me, and I wish you would send me books containing short stories. The people are wonderfully hospitable, treating me as if I were one of their own. I have the help of the son who is twenty-four years old, and who fortunately has a lot of patience in teaching and helping me. I manage to get off one day a week, when I go to Dover and indulge in the dissipation of a Movie. I am looking forward to the summer time, as there are prospects of more enjoyment. There is a large lake adjoining the farm, called “The Camp. I expect to have some wonderful swimming there. The farm is well-equipped with modern machinery, but much has to be done by hand. The farms are quite far apart, our nearest neighbor being about half a mile away. When I first came here, I was dressed in my best clothes, and they thought I was the son of a Duke, who was going on a “lark”, judging from the way they pumped me for information. I am anxious to hear news from school, so I want you to send me THE Pivor. I have seen but one news- paper in a week. We do not hear anything about war or enlistment unless we discuss it at the table, which is very seldom, or we talk to the cows and chickens about it. We have two fine dogs who give us plenty of entertainment now that I am trying to teach them tricks. We have a scrappy rooster, who will jump at you as soon as you turn your back, but the other day, as he jumped at me I put out my foot and he tumbled over backwards twice. Thus did man's brain gain another victory over brute force. I watered one of the mules for the first time and he pulled me all over the barn, but I hung on to him for dear life and I finally managed, with the aid of the farmer’s son, to get him back to the stall. I received your touch but I do not know how to spend it, unless it is to buy one-half interest in the farm, as land is very cheap up here. They are teach- ing me to milk cows, but I am doing very poorly, be- cause I think I never was cut out to be a milk-maid. The first time I tried to do this, most of the milk squirted on the farmer's son and afforded amusement for all. The meals are excellent and healthful. The only difficulty is the work, and I am getting used to that. I am gaining in health and grit as a result of the simple life. I have written this long letter because it seems to be the only work I will do for the rest of the year, and I expect, with the added enjoyments that hot weather will bring at the summer resorts, that this will be the best thing that could have happened to me. Besides, I am serving my country. With kindest regards, SAM. Gerald Hauser writes from Warrenville: The place where I live and toil is five miles above Plain- field. It is somewhat different from the typical Po- dunk; but it has the same country store and post-office where they keep at least four boxes of crackers and some three cans of soup. On the front of the place hangs a sign which reads, ““Campbell’s Soup and Gas- oline Sold Here. The hayseeds assemble nightly at this illustrious post-office, and gab and gossip, and then Gerry takes out his fiddle, Farmer Zeckhausen wags his stubby beard, and all of us are soon jigging or singing. In Warrenville, too, one or two automobiles pass, annually, and in that case all the farmers and their wives, and their little rawboned kiddies hang out flags, and blow bass horns. This is a gala occasion. When I arrived I was besieged with some of these products of Podunk, who asked me such questions as How be the cittee? or Does ye know me neview Jake (Continued on page 58) THE FIYOTEER [An Imitation of Addison’s Spectator] Vol. Il. No. 6 У eM HE small and pleasant Circle to e T x which the Pivoteer belongs con- ue 2 Уж tains Many of those Individuals gU Who expect to be graduated from this School this Month, and so delight in announcing their Expectations to Others. At Present, of Course, They fondly imagine Themselves all-important to Central and of Time-defying Fame. soon Thev perceive their Mistake. Too Looking over the List of Those aspiring to the hon- orable Discharge, we have—why, we have Sam Slouch! He is a Candidate again, but perhaps not finally. Far back in the Days when the School was young, Old-Timers can remember Sam's semi-annual Gathering of Forces just at the eleventh Hour. Can it be that the Veteran really means to fulfill his Hopes this Time? Then We have, to be sure, the Scholar of the Class, Gregory Grind. For the Benefit of my Readers, I wish to emphasize the Differ- ence between a Scholar and a Student. We are all more or less Students, but the true Scholar is an There is, of Course, no Doubt about his Graduating. For the inhuman Certainty of This, I am sure We are All a little indignant with him, especially We who cannot equal Him in Labor. Gilbert Gladeyes, he of the hand- some Person and killing Grace, is with Us to the Last. At the Class Meetings he is impatient with any Business which pre- cedes, follows, or interferes with the social Affairs the may have. Even the Presentation of Diplomas, that Procedure dreamed of by every true Senior with Joy Exception. Class June 1917 and Trembling, is to Him second in Im- portance to the Dancing which will follow He is much concerned about the Attire to be worn at the long-wished-for Event. But We are sure his own excellent Taste and Knowledge of the polite Arts will carry Him through, even to the Wearing of the Flower. Our alert, intellectual-looking Friend, George Gesture, will go with us, and many are the good Wishes that go with Him, for He is known and liked by many Students. Great Things are expected from Him at the Exercises, and these expectations will prob- ably be justified, if We know the Young Man. With many Honors He will, no doubt, pass into the busy World to shine in the sphere of Law or Legislation. That jolly Goodfellow, is also graduating with a Smile for All, a little Study, and much Show of Ability in managing class Affairs. What a bustling, hail-fellow-well-met kind of a Per- son indeed! To Him the Credit of managing practical matters of the is due. Then there is Sara Sketch, who has been so helpful with the Senior Pivor, as well as in many other Matters. Thus have these Members arrived at the last step in their High School career (save Those who at one time took a false Step and had to try again) and it is with Sorrow that the Pivoteer takes Leave of Them, for He will now be obliged to seek other Subjects for these Papers. the Exercises. man-aboul-town, Godfrey he is, Class KR. B. WHO'S WHO IN CENTRAL Auerbacher, George N.—G. O. Delegate Tech. Club; Executive Board G. O.; Treasurer 4-A Class. Baskin, Rose—E.ditor-in-chief SENIOR PIVOT; Associate Editor Pivot; G. S. C.; Handbook Staff; Winner Shakespeare Medal. Bronstein, Louis—President Barnstormers; Presi- dent C. S. C.; President W. H. Debating Society; President 4-A Class; General Manager “The Magis- trate ; Cast of The Magistrate. Bomse, Samuel—G. O. Delegate Commercial Club; G. O. Delegate C. S. C.; Executive Commit- tee, Journalist Club; Pivot Board; Associate Editor- in-Chief SENIOR Pivot; Cast of “The Magistrate. Brown, Abraham—Vice President C. S. C.; Sec- retary Journalist Club; G. O. Delegate Cartoonist Club. Burger, Saul—President Cartoonist Club; C. S. C.; Pivor; SENIOR Pivor. Erlich, William—President 3-A Class; President First Aid Corps; C. S. C. Goldberg, Louis—President Journalist Club; Pres- ident W. W. Debating Society; Executive Commit- tee G. O.; Captain Debating Team. Goodstein, Mae—G. O. Delegate G. S. C.; Vice President W. H.; G. O. Book-keeper; G. O. Dele- gate First Aid Corps. Grubin, Samuel—President First Aid Corps; Cap- tain W. H. Debating Team; Representative in Colg. ext. speech. Hawkins, Wéilliam—Business Manager PIVOT; Assistant Track Manager; Handbook Staff; C. S. C. Kranztohr, Leon—Editor-in-chief PıvoT; Presi- dent 4-B Class; Winner Scholarship Prize; G. O. Delegate, Barnstormers; Cast Magistrate ; Execu- tive Committee G. O. Mochbridge, Chester Pivor; SENIOR PIVOT. Vice- Secretary Camera Club; Noonan, Genevieve—Secretary W. H.; G. O. Executive Committee; G. O. Delegate 3-A Class; G: S, G Pertzomitz, Herman— President Commercial Club; Secretary Spanish Club; Baseball Team. Prosch, Walter A.—President Tech. Club; Sec- retary 4-B Class; Captain Central Battalion; C. S. C. Spielvogel, Louis—W. Н. Debating Team; C. S. C.; Cast of “The Magistrate.” Trien, Isidore— President Spanish Club; Vice President W. W. Debating Society; Chairman Fri- day Dances; C. S. C. CENTRAL’S HONOR COLUMN THOSE WHO HAVE ANSWERED THEIR COUNTRY’S CALL. Mr. Harry Sargent. .Gym Instructor Francis Seco George Sommer Monroe Dreher Markham Smith Harry Whyte Sanne Bauer. „эж rex 2-B Warren Pélws............ 2-B Harold Koester Mr. Henry M. Goldstein has just received his degree of Doctor of Philosophy at New York Uni- versity. The subject of his thesis was Thomas Lowell Beddoes, a Biographical and Critical Study. Mr. Goldstein was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree in 1908 from the College of the City of New York, and his Master of Arts degree in 1911 from New York University. 17 GLEE CLUB CONTEST IN CENTRAL. An enormous crowd turned out to enjoy the Glee Club contest held in the Central Auditorium, under the auspices of Hamilton College. Long before the first school appeared on the platform, the balcony and lower floor were filled, and many people were forced to stand in the rear. East Orange High School was chosen as the win- ner of the contest, and was awarded the silver cup, which becomes the permanent possession of the school that first. wins it twice. South Side received honor- able mention. Although no honors fell to Central, the Glee Club performed splendidly, and received an ovation from the audience at each appearance on the platform. That the Glee Club contests are far more inter- esting than the prize speaking contests held by Ham- ilton was evidenced by the enthusiasm shown on the night of the affair. Mr. Tries and Mr. Smith are to be congratulated on their careful arrangements. CENTRAL RUNNERS STAR AT PHILLY. Several members of the Central track team were much in evidence at the Middle States champion- s hips, held at Philadelphia, on May 19. Although Mr. Anderson entered only six men in the meet, Central walked off with third place, scoring 16 points. Hill School won the meet, and Mercers- burg Academy was second. Every one of the Central men entered’ managed to score. Vic Woodruff captured the mile in the fast time of 4 minutes 35 seconds. In the two-mile, Woody had to be content with third place, the race going to Joe Nulty, of St. Benedict's, with Swede, of Mer- cersburg, second. Gus Schmon, our amateur farmer, laid aside his hoe long enough to finish second in the 120-yard high hurdles. Tommy Farrell was third in the high jump. Kunkel, who has been showing his heels to some of the best sprinters in the vicinity, captured fourth in the 220-yard dash, while Dippel, who broke the broad jump record in the city meet, was conquered by Miller, of Mercersburg Academy, who was credited with a leap of 21 feet 11 inches. One of the prettiest performances of the day was the half-mile run, which was won by Tom Tully, of St. Benedict's Prep. Tully ran the distance in | minute 59 2-5 seconds, which is within 2 seconds of the interscholastic record made by Ted Meredith. Altogether, it was a great day for Central, and had we entered a full team, the meet would probably have been won by the best scholastic track team in the East; namely, Central. 3 B'S VISIT NEWS Under the guidance of Miss Sparkman and Mr. Snodgrass, forty -five pupils, comprising two 3B Eng- lish classes, visited the Newark Evening News on Monday afternoon, May 21, where they saw how a newspaper was actually produced. Mr. Eugene Farrell, the advertising manager, as signed two newspaper men to take the pupils through the plant, and explained to them the different processes. Linotype slugs were brought away as souvenirs. At a three-day trial held on May 10, 11 and 12, in Room 110, by the eighth period 3B History Class, King Louis XVI was sentenced to death by a jury vote of 7 to 5. According to Dr. Knowlton, it was worth the time it took. Dr. Knowlton acted as chief justice, and Ernest Kuhn as the accused king. Louis Herman, Joseph Mess and Morris Henig acted as the lawyers for the prosecution, while John Doriety, Abe Schacht and Israel Lyne were the lawyers for the defense. CENTRO CASTELLANO At a recent meeting of the Centro Castellano, it was decided to postpone the production of the Spanish play until next term. The club was obliged to take this step because Charles Graham, who had been given the leading role in the play, left for a farm. The members of the club will take a trip to the Spanish Museum in New York on the 6th of June. GRADUATE AND FACULTY Sam Kalb, a former Centralite, recently parcel- posted a large cocoanut to Central from Daytona, Florida. The stamps were attached to the cocoanut itself, and the address written on a smooth portion of the shell. Abe Cohen, January, '14, is a corporal in Com- pany A, on recruiting service for the First Regiment of New Jersey Infantry. He is located at First Bat- talion Headquarters in Jersey City. Anthony F. Minisi, June, '14, has just completed his Junior year in the New Jersey Law School. He has been active in the organization of the Charles M. Mason Law Fraternity, and is Regent at the present time. Anthony is now serving his clerkship in the law offices of former School Commissioner G. M. Bel- fatto. a ho | = bes a, REEL Under the leadership of Rose Bornstein, the Girls’ Service Club has accomplished many things. Early in the term, the semi-annual freshman sociable was As usual there was a large turnout of the 1B Mae Good- stein was in charge of the affair. In conjunction with given. girls, who spent an enjoyable afternoon. the Central Service Club, a student council was held. Anna Undritz was the G. S. C. Plans were made to have the students carry representative at this council. their books in bags, but owing to the high price of materials, the matter has been deferred. Under the guida nce of Mr. Eldridge, a vocational committee have made outlines of numerous professions. These outlines will be placed in the library where they may be referred to by pupils, who are undecided as to which vocation follow. Clean-up week was in- stituted, a joint committee of the G. S. C. and C. S. C. carrying out the details. Rose Baskin has been assisting Miss Ward in decorating the library with The girls in the school have been urged Rose Baskin and Rose Schaf- fer assisting in compiling the Handbook in co-opera- pictures. wear uniform dresses. tion with the C. S. C. committee. A picture was presented to Room 210, for the best average at- tendance during the past term. Flag pins were sold, the profit going to the Gibb's Memorial Fund. The G. S. C. has petitioned the Board of Education for a rest room, a resident nurse and mirrors to be put in the locker rooms. The girls have been co-operating with the Girl Scout authorities in organizing the scout Preparations are being made The officers for the present term are Rose Bornstein, president ; Rose Schaffer, vice-president; Mae Goodstein, G. O. delegate, and Dorothea Daniel, secretary. movement in Central. to carry on Red Cross work in Central. THE MORNING FORUM This department is devoted to the interests of public speaking in Central, being not only a record of all speeches given in the auditorium, but an encouragement and friendly criticism for the benefit of our budding orators. SE SD Rado, Pasqualino, Home Accidents. your talk would have been better had your voice been louder. Miss Francis Harris, May 3.—A very speech on the Girl Scout movement, which was ap preciated by all. Miss Dorothy Clark, May 3.—Miss Clark's cor- dial invitation to the girls of the school to join the movement resulted in a good response from our girls. Schneider, Julia, May 4.— John James Audu- bon. Your voice carried well, but your treatment of the topic was altogether too short. Hughes, Donald, May 7.— Will the Panama Canal Pay? Your topic was interesting, but your ending was rather abrupt. Weltman, Monroe, May 7.—‘ ‘W .W. Debating Society. Your voice was loud and effective, but you were restless on the platform. Gipfel, Cecelia, May 10.— Principles of Polite- ness, You chose an interesting tropic, and treated it well. Your sentences were a trifle too long. Grubin, Samuel. May 11.—‘ Webster-Hayne De- bating Society. A fine speech in all respects. You proved that the debating societies in this school are doing good work. Kaplanskv, Bernard, May 14. Club Contest.’ May 3 Your topic was well chosen, bui Some Causes of instructive Hamilton Glee You spoke in a conversational man- Irving J. Meyer is employed in the New York sales-office of the Mendle-Basch Company. Raymond Szymanowitz, June, '10, has completed the first year of a six-year evening course he is tak- ing at Cooper Union. Ray intends to become a chemist. Mr. J. Earl Griffith is producing patriotic art posters for Uncle Sam. ner, and gall ed the attention of the audience by you) enthusiasm. Kapelsohn, Grace, May 15. An interesting study of a Protein Delusion.” Y our position on the platform could have been improved Be careful of the position of your scientific subject. upon, how ever. hands. Schaffer, Bacon? Blanche, May 18.— Shakespeare or A topic well planned out, and Interesting in every detail. Luckeck, May 22.—“THeE Pivot.” Your talks from the platform usually hold our atten- tion throughout, but this one was rather disappointing. Mockridge, C hester, May 25. “THE Pivot.” A very humorous speech, which resulted in gaining the attention and the dimes of your listeners. Berrv, William, May 23.—‘The Spirit of Amer- ica. Your voice carried well, but you seemed to lose interest in your subiect near the end. Sif, Anna, May 24.— ‘‘Extracts from President Wilson's Speech. A topic well chosen and well treated. You might have spoken more distinctly. Hedden, Grace, Мау 25.— William Lloyd Gar- rison. You started off in a rather lifeless tone, but you improved considerably near the end. Handler, Harry, May 25.—“ The Nature of Modern Government.” Loud enough to be heard, but a trifle too fast. Your composure was admirable. Vernon, Barney Ruderman, June, '16, has just completed his first year at the New York Law School. Alvin G. Serles, who graduated from Central in June, '13, received the degree of Mechanical Engineer at Stevens Institute of Technology on May 12. Dr. Daniel C. Knowlton, head of the history de- partment, is serving his country as a member of the National Council for Historical Service, to which he was recently appointed. OFFICERS President—Bronstein Vice-Pres.—Brown Secretary—Breder G. O.—Horner MEMBERS Aratosky Bachman Berry Bomse Bird Burger Crowe Dinge Erlick Fink с] eee n “rn Under the guidance of Louis Bronstein the Service Club has completed a most successful year. Com- mencing the season with a handful of men, the club started to refill its ranks with the school’s best, and it succeeded wonderfully. One of the first things accomplished by the boys, after getting in smooth- running condition, was to revise the old constitution. The Friday afternoon dances were revised, under the direction of Trien. Dancing contests were held, which brought crowds to the lunch room and money to the G. O. After a great deal of work, a committee composed of Service members, edited the Handbook. Scholarship pins were given to the student in each grade having the highest average for the past term. A committee was also appointed to work in conjunc- tion with the Cartoonist Club, in passing censorship upon every cartoon or poster which is to be placed in the corridor. Committees were appointed to have prominent husiness men speak to the club at various meeting. The boys decided to send a group of its members to some of the large New York high schools, to study the system under which the general organi- zations were run. The club took charge of the G. O. elections and saw that everything went off smoothly. These are but a few of the things the club has accomplished during the past four months. They serve to show that the Service Club is the biggest and finest club in the school. 21 Goodman Grubin Davies Haig Handler Hausman Hawkins Hauser Klein Kranztohr Prosch Rubin Schact Speilvogel Sommers Seitel Schooley Trein с] Peete TU Sse a Senior Slams Strouse rien, I Vreeland, J Walzer, ( Wirtz, I Won Wine Woodruff A = wae Э OUR р SOME un S ун COPPER Su) FeawzbLlavu E = | Rous Tei M Йй ird sZ, W - si. н HANDLER 5 c T j Fel oma NN à Š = - = s DVA GER Some eJEASON 5 «v 9 OUR MOVIE BRONSTEIN, Louis, 82 South Orange Avenue PRESIDENT OF THE CLASS. General. Prospects: Business. “Never idle a moment, but thrifiv and thoughtful of others. Barnstormers (6, 7, 8), G. O. Delegate (6), Secretary (7), President (8); Webster-Hayne Debating Society (6, 7, 8), G. O. Delegate (6, 7), President (8) ; Glee Club (8): Secretary 3A Class (6) ; President 4B Class (7) ; President 4A Class (8) ; Captain Bas- ketball Team (6) ; A. A. (6, 7, 8) ; Chairman 4B Prom (7); Cen- tral Service Club (6, 7, 8), G. O. Delegate (7), President (8); Business Manager The Handbook (8) ; Business Manager of the Ama- zons (6) ; Business Manager of “The Magistrate (8) ; Cast of The Magistrate (8). Although he has been here only three terms, it can easily be seen that Louis has accomplished an amazing amount of work for Central. Y et with all his activities, Lou has always maintained a creditable record in his scholarship. It is fellows like Bronstein that succeed in the world. We all admire you, Lou, and wish you the best of luck in your future undertakings. SCHNEIDER, JULIA, 423 Bergen Street VICE-PRESIDENT OF CLASS. 3V5-Y ear Student. Commercial German. Prospects: Undecided. “What wondrous life is this I lead!” Julia is our Vice-President. She is one of the bright lights of our class, and it is her winning smile that has captivated us. DANIELS, DOROTHEA, 115 Ridgewood Avenue General. Prospects: Business. Less sad of speech than mild.” G. S. C. (5, 6, 7, 8), Secretary (8) ; Secretary 4A Class (8); Executive Board G. O. (8); Glee Club (8); First Aid Corps (8). “Dorie,” though by no means the noisiest girl in the class, manages to keep her own end going in conversation, and to lend a hand to her less talkative pal. She usually finds something worth saying, however, so we don't mind listening. We all like her very much. ALTER, Louis H., 193 West Kinney Street Commercial. Prospects: New York University. “The world knows no thing of ils greatest men. A newcomer is Louis, having been in Central only one year. He has worked faithfully during his short stay here, and although not par- taking in any school activities, he has finished his course with the com- forting knowledge of work well done. AUERBACHER, GEORGE N., 76 North Ninth Street Technical. Prospects: Undecided. He was not merely a chip of the old block, but the old block itself. Webster-Hayne T2 4) ; Central Service Club (5, 6), Technical Club (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) ; Secretary (6), Vice-President (7) ; G. O. Delegate (8) ; Second Team Football (5); Independents (7) ; G. O. Executive Board (8) ; President, 3-A Class (6), Treasurer (8). George, like his brother Louis, is very popular in the school be- cause of his active interest in the affairs of the clubs to which be belongs. He is at present serving his country on a farm. BASKIN, Rose, 556 Fifteenth Avenue General. Prospects: Library work. “Nothing can be truer than fairy wisdom, it is as true as sunbeams.” Pivot (6, 7, 8) ; Senior Editor of Prvot (8); G. S. C. (6, 7, 8), President (7): Journalist Club (7, 8); Winner Independent Shakespeare Prize (6). Rose is the first girl editor of THE PıvoT and from this fact alone you may judge what Central thinks of her. Her work for THE Pivot has been exceedingly fine. Her pleasing personality has made her one of the most popular girls of Central. BEEGER, JOSEPH F. 515 Fifteenth Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. 4 good example is the best sermon.” Beeger has not made himself known in any of the clubs of the school, but he is very friendly. He believes in studying, and we know he has the qualities that will bring him success in any profession he adopts. BuRGER, SAUL, 295 Eighteenth Avenue 3V5-Y ear Student. Special Art. Prospects: Art School. “It is not Strength, but Art obtains the prize. Barnstormers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) ; W. W. Debating Society (3, 4, 5, 6) ; Cartoonist Club (5, 6, 7), G. O. Delegate (6), Presi- dent (7); Central Service Club (7); Pivot (6, 7); Senior Pivot (7) ; Senior Prom Committee (6). Burger's activities speak for themselves. He is a fellow who has spent his time in Central to the best of his and the school's advantage. Cartooning seems to be a hobby of Saul's, and he is quite proficient in this line. Note that he has completed his course in 3 5 years. 25 Berry, WILLIAM, Garside Street General. Prospects: Business. Lel none presume to wear an undeserved dignity. C. S. C. (4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Barnstormers (7, 8), “The Amazons (7); The Magistrate (8) : “Admetus and Alcesus (8); W. W. (5, 6). Berry is the cynic of our class. In spite of this, ke is well liked among his classmates. He has dramatic ability and has taken part in many of our school plays. BornsTEIN, Rose, 671 High Street General. Prospects: Business. Reproof on her lips, but a smi le in her eve. | President, С. S. С. (8); Vice-President (4, 5, 6, 7) ; Secretary Tennis Club (4), Vice-President (6), President, Girls A. A. (5, 6), Vice-President, 4-B Class (7); Executive Board G. O. (8) ; Glee Club (8). Rose is one of the hard-working girls of the school, and it is through her untiring efforts that the Girls’ Service Club has been put on its feet and made one of the most useful clubs of the school. She is a girl who can combine pleasure and work. BoMsE, SAMUEL, 358 South Seventh Street Commercial German. Prospects: Journalism. “I believe in action.” W. W. (6, 7, 8); Journalist Club (7, 8); Commercial Club (6, 7, 8), G. O. Delegate (8); C. S. C. (8), G. O. Delegate (8) ; Class Relay Team (8); Soccer Team (7); Interscholastic Debating Team (8); Pivot (7, 8), Associate Editor, Senior Pivot (8); Barnstormers (8); Cast of Magistrate . (8); Cast of “On the Rail (8). Bomse has been very active in the school organizations, showing his ability particularly in debating and writing. We are sure he is wise in applying his energies to journalism. BOUQUET, OLIVE, 395 Peshine Avenue 314-Year Student. General. Prospects: Normal. “А� а I feel that I am happier than I know.” Camera Club (6, 7); First-Aid Corps (8) ; Science Club (6); Secretary (7). Olive is one of our scientists, as one may see by her list of activi- ties.’ ‘She is a jolly girl, and her smile is contagious. BRAELOW, ALEXANDER, 30V5 Monmouth Street General Latin. Prospects: Stevens Institute. Science when well digested is nothing but good sense and reason. Alex is one of our newcomers. He has attended Central only one year, but he has shown himself to be a hard worker. BREDER, CHARLES, 15 Humboldt Street College Preparatory. Prospects: Rutgers. Wise to resolve and patient to perform. Technical Club (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); G. O. Delegate (7); Camera Club (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), President (7) ; Central Service Club (7, 8), Secretary (8); Science Club (7, 8); Wireless Club (2, 3, 4). Breder is a popular fellow, indeed. He is always willing and ready to do someone a good turn, and his quiet ways, coupled with his sunny disposition and personality, have won him many friends in the school. We expect great things from you, Charles. BUCHMAN, WILLIAM, 375 North Seventh Street Technical. Prospects: Business Who pleasure gives shall jov receive. Technical Club (6), Secretary (7, 8); Baseball Team (7), Captain (8) ; Glee Club (8) ; Mandolin Club (8). Buchman is always happy. His election to the captaincy of the baseball team clearly shows how pleasing a disposition he must possess. William is musically inclined, and can sing as well as play. CARLESS, ELSIE, 14 West End Avenue General. Prospects: Law. “I gush not out my heart. G. S. C. (8). Elsie is quiet, but also very nice. Her friends have found that she has a keen sense of humor, but she does not care to display it. She expects to enter her father's law office. CEGLOWsKI, MICHAEL, 301 Norfolk Street 3'4-Year Student. Commercial. Prospects: Undecided. 4 good man is seldom uneasy.” Journalist Club (7, 8); W. W. Debating Club (6, 7) ; German Play (6) ; 4A Relay Team (8). Ceglowski, though not known personally to many of his classmates, is a very studious boy. He showed his ability as an actor in the German play, Ein Knopf. Michael likes athletics. CROWE, CHARLES, 226 North Ninth Street General. Prospects : На гуа га. “Willows are weak, but they bind the faggot.” Technical Club (7, 8); Central Service (7, 8); Rifle Club (8). Crowe has chosen dentistry for his profession, but unless he grows a little more, we think he will have to build a platform around the chair in his office to stand on, to be able to work. CROWLEY, Mary C., 165 Scheerer Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Business. Independence now, and independence forever. Noise and laughter characterize Mary. But even more prominent is her good nature and her willingness to do a good turn. DoNNEY, HELEN, 74 Elizabeth Avenue 314-Year Student. “That good diffused may more abundant grow. G. S. C. (8); First-Aid Corps (8). Although Helen has not been attending Central very long, she has distinguished herself as a very pleasant and cheerful girl. Good luck to you, Helen. DINGE, FERDINAND, 153 William Street 3144-Year Student. General. Prospects: Cornell. “Well done is twice done. W. H. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) ; Camera Club (1, 2, 3); C. S. C. (6, 7): Technical Club (6, 7) ; Assistant Basketball Manager (7). Dinge is a hard worker. He is to be commended for completing his course in 3! 4 years. He is also somewhat of a gymnast. Davis, Rose, 472 South Seventeenth Street General. Prospects: Normal. “I work, for the night is coming. Barnstormers (8) ; Latin Club, Vice-President (8). Rose is a studious and serious-minded girl, disliking frivolity, but good-natured, nevertheless. In her short stay with us we have not heard a cross word from her. DiPPEL, CARL D., 463 Clinton Avenue General. Prospects: New York University. Silence is the perfectest herald of jov. Track (7, 8). Carl is a product of South Side, but since coming to Central he has gained a host of friends. He says very little, finding it more profit- able to let his actions speak for him. “Dip” is a sprinter and jumper of no mean ability, and has proved it several times. FARRELL, THOMAS, 129 South Tenth Street Commercial. Prospects: Lafayette or Dartmouth. “He doth, indeed, show some sparks that are like wit.” Track Team (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); A. A. (1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Executive Board G. O. (6, 7); Pivor (5); Varsity Club (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) ; Centro Castellano (6) ; Member Interscholas- tic Track Team. Tom is one of our foremost athletic representatives. He has car- ried Central colors to victory in many an athletic meet, and his efforts will be sorely missed by the track team in the future. 22 FRANCIS, GLADYS, 133 Bank Street Technical. Prospects: Pratt Institute. “There shall be cakes and candies.” Barnstormers (1, 2). Although Gladys has not been very active in club work, she has been a pleasant companion to those who know her. Her chief failing is a fondness for sweets. FAvER, HARRY, 25 West Street General. “With fairy tales of science, and the long result of Time.” Harry, though a little boastful at times, has shown much real abil- ity in the technical department of Central, and is at present trying to help the nation in the crisis by milking cows. Bully for you, Harry! Fink, WILMA B., 28 Baldwin Avenue Technical. Prospects: Pratt Institute. “As bonny a lass as ever there was. Girls’ Service Club (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Treasurer 3A Class; Secretary Glee Club (8). We can boast of Wilma as one of the finest girls in our class. Added to this, she has a friendly smile, which has made both students and teachers her friends and well-wishers. FELDMAN, SEYMOUR, 77 Thirteenth Avenue College Preparatory. Prospects: Business. “I am a cosmopolitan.” W. H. (5, 6, 7) ; Barnstormers x 6, 7, 8); T Pivot (8); Business Manager Magistrate (8); (5, 6, 7, 8); Mathe- matics Club (5, 6); Secretary Tennis € n (5); anas 3A Class (5). We would term this young man “suspiciously quiet.” He is quiet, to be sure, but in a way which makes us think he has something up his sleeve. It is hard to reconcile his list of activities with his habitual languor, but there it is. 30 GoopsTEIN, MAE, 233 Bank Street General German. Prospects: Business. “А true friend is forever a friend. G. S. C. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), G. O. Delegate (8); W. H. (7, 8), Vice-President (8) ; Vice-President 3A Class; G. O. Delegate 4B Class; First-Aid Corps, G. O. Delegate (8) ; G. O. Bookkeeper (7, 8). Who knows Mae without liking her? Mae is a good student and exceedingly active in school affairs. What more needs to be said? GANTHER, ALFRED, 549 South Tenth Street General. Prospects: Stevens. “I see the right, and I approve it, too. Technical Club (7, 8); Central Service Club (7, 8); Rifle Club (8). Ganther is another of our industrious students, and we are sure that he will continue his good work at Stevens. Those who know Alfred have nothing but good words for him. GOLDSTEIN, BESSIE, 89 Prince Street 3V5-Year Student. Commercial. Prospects: Business. “In each cheek appears a pretty dimple.” Journalist Club (7, 8). Bright is the term that may. be applied to Bessie, both in scholar- ship and disposition. Her three and one-half years of work prove this beyond a doubt. Bessie has opinions of her own, and she has often demonstrated that she is not afraid to express them. GOLDBERG, Max, 31 Charlton Street General. Prospects: N. Y. U. Reading maketh a full man.” Max has not been active in any of Central's clubs, but he has more than made up for it in his fine work in class. We wish he could be a little more sociable. GREENE, WESLEY, 9] King Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. “Thy modesty's а candle to thy merit.” Cross Country Team (7); ЗА Class Relay Team (6) ; Captain 4A Class Relay Team (8) ; Glee Club (8) ; Senior Pivot (8). Wesley, though very versatile, is one of the most modest boys of our class. He has surprised us all by his cross-country running, his singing, and his writing. GUARINO, PETER, 34 Sixth Avenue General. Prospects: Savage Institute. He that's content has enough.” Dante L. S. (4, 5, 6) ; W. W. Debating Club (4, 5, 6) ; Central Castellano (7). Guarino was one of the boys who answered the call for farm help. When in Central he was studious and good-natured. He intends to be a physical instructor, and we know he possesses the necessary qualities. GOLDBERG, JOE, 440 Warren Street Technical. Propects: Cooper Union. “Courage would fight, but discretion will not let him.” Mathematics Club (6, 7). Goldberg is a fellow who has a pleasing disposition. He has a ready smile for everyone at all times. He possesses those qualities that bring success. The Mathematics Club will miss Joe's singing. GERARD, PATRICK, 64 Cutler Street General. Prospects: Fordham University. “A smiling conscience, a contented mind. Dante L. S. (4, 5, 6, 7); W. W. (4, 5, 6); Central Castellano (7) ; Glee Club (8). Gerard is a jolly, good fellow, and is well liked by all who know him. He is a singer of no mean ability. From what we know of him, we believe he will meet with success. HUGHES, DONALD, 110 Bloomfield Avenue 3! 2- Y ear Student. Commercial Spanish. Prospects: Business. With hearts he plays.” Barnstormers (5, 6, 7, 8) ; The Magistrate (8) ; Track Team (5, 6, 7, 8) ; Central Castellano (5, 6) ; Journalist Club (7, 8) ; Glee Club (8); Penmanship Club (4, 5); 3A Class Relay (6); 4A Class Relay (8). Donald is one of ou representatives on the track team, and also an actor of ability. His work as Captain Vail in “The Magistrate was very commendable. HARVEY, CASSIE, 287 South Orange Avenue General. Prospects: Normal School. “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Girls’ A. A. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) ; President Dancing Club (8) ; Prize Dance Group (8) ; Barnstormers (8) ; Basketball Team (2, 3, 4, 5). Cassie has not been active in school affairs, but is always ready with a pleasing smile. She intends following a musical career, and we predict great success for her along this line of endeavor, as she has charmed us all with her voice. HANDLER, Harry B., 66 Montgomery Street General. Prospects: N. YS U. “The only way to have friends is to be о� е.” Mathematics Club (7); Central Service Club (8); Latin Club (8); The Barnstormers (8); German Play (8); “The Magis- trate . (8). From Harry’s list of activities it can easily be seen that he is a Thespian; and he is one of no mean ability, at that. He is noted for his height and his good nature. Haug, CLARA, 11 Somerset Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well. С. S. C. (4, 5, 6, 7, 8); G. A. A. (2, 3, 4, 5); Girls’ Basket- ball Team (3, 4, 5, 6) ; Dancing Class (8). Clara is a hard worker, both in her studies and in her clubs, but we see little of her. She is one of our quiet girls. She has shown great interest in athletics. KoscHORRECK, MABEL, 42 Alexander Street Commercial German. Prospects: Business. Love of peace and lonely musing.” Mabel is one of our good students, and such a good one that she has not participated in any activities. We know that Mabel will suc- ceed in the business world. KAPELSOHN, GRACE, 673 High Street General. Prospects: Playground Instructress. I should think your tongue would break its chain. Barnstormers (8); Journalist Club (8); First-Aid Club (8); Senior Basketball (8). Grace is a newcomer in our ranks. She has made many friends in the short time she has been with us, and has taken an interest in our school activities. LYNCH, AGNES, 37 Baldwin Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. “Му own thoughts are my companions. Girls’ Service Club (7, 8). Agnes is a diligent worker and has made it a policy to attend strictly to her own affairs. She is an excellent typist, and we are sure she will succeed as a business woman. We wish you the best of luck, Agnes. LAUTERWASSER, JOHANNA, 252 Littleton Avenue 3-Year Student. Commercial German. Prospects: Undecided. “One thing is forever good, and that one thing is success.” G. S. C. (8) ; Journalist Club (8). Johanna is not very well known in Central, but she has been busy getting through school in three years. Good work, Johanna. You will make a success in whatever field you may choose. MACDONALD, BESSIE, 177 Delavan Avenue Commercial Spanish. Prospects: Undecided. “It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood. Glee Club (7, 8). Bessie is another girl who did not bother with any of Central’s actipities, but she has that cheerfulness of manner at all times which has made her many friends at school. MERRILL, GEORGE, 124 Hillside Avenue General. Prospects: Undecided. “Whither so fast, my friend?” Merrill is at present serving Uncle Sam on a farm. He has been a studious, unobtrusive fellow during his stay here, and we hope he likes his present work. MARTINO, MILDRED, 39 Parker Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. “Industry is my motto.” Mildred has worked hard while in Central, but she has not many friends here. MEISENZAHL, LILLIAN E., 626 South Tenth Street 314-Year Student. Commercial. Prospects: Business. [ hold my duty as Í hold my soul. Lillian has not joined any of the school activities, but has more than made up for it in her studies. She is to be commended for completing her course in 34% years, and we are sure she will succeed in the business world as she has succeeded here. MACCLENATHAN, EVART, 188 Mt. Prospect Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Business. “As gentle as a lamb. Centro Castellano (7, 8) ; Penmanship Club (6). MacClenathan is a very quiet fellow, and is very studious. He is the tallest boy in the class and we know that he will be a great help to his family when he grows up.” MACMILLAN, FLORENCE, 527 Walnut Street, Roselle, N. £ Commercial. Prospects: Business. “As modest as the violet.” Ch (0). Florence is quiet and demure, but those who know her well like her pleasant manner and her willingness to help others. MOCKRIEGE, CHESTER, 19 Burnett Street 3-Year Student. Technical. Propects: I КЫ Ж “The ре� is mightier than the sword.” Pivot (6, 7, 8); Senior Pivor (8); Clionia (5, 6), Vice- President (7); Camera Club (5, 6, 7, 8); Technical Club (7, 8); Rifle Club (8). We suspected that Mockridge would have remained obscure had it not been for his pen, hence the above adage. Recently, however, Chester demonstrated his forensic ability, and showed that his tongue was as mighty as his pen. O'CONNOR, PETER, 28 Essex Street General. Prospects: Business. Come, quench your blushes and present yourself.” Glee Club (8) ; Technical Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Soccer Team (7). If one were to judge from ability and earnestness, Peter is cer- tainly a tip-top fellow. His activities are few, but his good points are many. Ask any one of his numerous friends for confirmation of this statement. NEU, BEATRICE, 66 Burnett Street Commercial German. Prospects: Business. “Oh! then I saw her eve was bright, a well of love, a spring of light.” W. H. (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Barnstormers (7, 8) ; The Magis trate (8) ; G. S. C. (5, 6, 7, 8); Girls’ A. A. (3, 4, 5) ; Basketball Team (3, 4) ; Secretary Barnstormers (8) ; Senior Pivot (8). Here is the real joy-spot of our class, for be it morn, noon, от night, we are always sure of receiving a pleasant smile from Bea. She is much liked for her congenial and happy disposition. PoPPER, GERTRUDE, 696 Hunterdon Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. Her cheeks were like the roses. G S. C. (7, 8). Gertrude is one of our quiet but pleasant girls. She is an accom- plished pianist, but she does not intend to make music her profession. She has done good work along commercial lines in school, and we feel confident that she will make her reputation in business. REIFF, CARL, 744 South Nineteenth Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. “Silence is more eloquent than words.” Camera Club (7). Another member of our Silencé Club is Carl, but to those who know him he is a pleasant and amiable chap. Carl will no doubt be an asset in any business office because of these qualities. PERLSTEIN, MICHAEL, 173 Spruce Street General. Prospects: Undecided. “As wise as the owl.” Michael is another one of our amateur farmers, and hence we have not much to say of him in regard to his activities in the school. He is a newcomer, but has shown great promise in his work here. Wirtz, FLORENC E, 439 Springfield Avenue Commercial German. Prospects: Business. Willing hands she plies for others. Girls’ Service Club (7, 8); W. H. (7, 8); Handbook (8); Pivot (8) ; Senior Pivot (8). Florence, though she has not participated in many school activities, has done much for the school along the typewriting line. She is a hard and cheerful worker, ready to do a good turn with a smile at all times Her work on the Senior PIVOT is especially commendable. BEssiE. RASNICK, Rose RASNICK, 184 Howard Street 314-Year Students. General. Prospects: Normal School. “One heart Must hold iwo sisters, never seen apart. Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), Vice-President (Bessie) (7), Vice-President (Rose) (6) ; Girls’ A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Girls’ Basket- ball Team (1, 2). We are writing up the Rasnick sisters together, because it is impos- sible to separate them, even in a writeup. Both have finished their courses in 31 5 years. Both have partaken in the same activities. Both —but we could go on like this forever. This is the first time that twin sisters have graduated from Central at the same time. They have been faithful students, and popular as well. We are sorry to see them go. Morton, GRACE, 720 Clifton Avenue Special Technical. Prospects: Concert Work. “Literature is my hobby. G. 8, C. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 7, B) ; W. Н. (4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Vice President and President (6); Cartoonist Club (6, 7, 8), Secretary (7) ; Vice-President Barnstormers (7, 8) ; Tennis Club (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) ; Girls’ Team; Cast of ““The Magistrate (8). Grace is of a literary turn of mind. We have hopes for her future success in that line. Besides this, she is quite talented in drawing, music, and acting. Seco, FRANK, 5 Nicholson Street Technical. Prospects: Stevens. Soldier Boy, Soldier Boy.” А. А, (1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2, 805 WW. (2, 34 5.6. 78: Clionia (3) ; Wireless (5, 6, 7, 8) ; Football Team (4, 5) ; Dante (5, 6) ; Science (7, 8) ; Debating Team (7); Journalist Club (7, 8) ; Centro Castellano (7, 8) ; Glee Club (8). Seco has been very active in the various organizations of the school and almost every one knows him. At present he is serving in Company C, Ist N. J. Infantry. WOODRUFF, VICTOR, 33 James Street College Preparatory. Prospects: U. of Р. “A single little word can strike him dead. Cross Country Team, Captain (5) ; Track Team, Captain (7,8); Pivot Board (7, 8). Vic, our famous athlete, is also our best exponent of Webster's dictionary, for it has been his custom to use words entirely out of our grasp in explaining simple situations. Nevertheless, Victor is to be admired for his valiant attempts to become a noted scholar. PorTUGESE, Morris, 164 Charlton Street College Preparatory. Prospects: Undecided. He that can have patience can have what he will. Morris is a quiet fellow and does not mingle much with others. He is the type of fellow who will succeed, however, because he realizes the value of conscientious study. KEMPNER, ESTHER, 527 South Twelfth Street General. Prospects: Normal. On trifles and on baubles bent. Glee Club (8). If Esther had mingled more with her fellow-students, more of us would have known and liked her. We hope she will be a successful teacher. SHALLER, ELSIE, 99 Clifton Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Undecided. Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are.” It is to be regretted that Elsie has been too modest to take advantage of Central's many activities, for we know she is capable of doing much useful work. Strouse, ELMER L., 11 Court Street Technical. Prospects: Pratt Institute. He that hath a trade hath an estate.” Technical Club (7, 8); Camera Club (7); Rifle Club (8). Strouse is an earnest worker, especially with his woodworking tools. The pieces of furnitrue made by him in our shops rival those sold by any firm in the city. SCHULZ, PAUL, 259 Clinton Place Technical. Prospects: Business None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing. Technical Club (7, 8); Rifle Club (8). Schulz is a very quiet boy, and keeps very much to himself. He has succeeded in his studies and we know that good fortune awaits him in the business world. SCHNEIDER, CHARLES, 496 South Sixteenth Street General. Prospects: Physical Instructor. “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. Charles is one of the newcomers of the school. Though he has been here only a short time, he has become popular [RIEN, ISADORE, 169 Spruce Street Commercial. Prospects: Business. ‘Much talk, much foolishness.” W. W. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Spanish Club (5, 6, 7), G. O. Delegate (5); Clionia (3, 4) ; Mathematics Club (4, 5, 6); Journal- ist Club (6, 7); C. S. C. (6, 7); Manager Friday Afternoon Dances (7, 8). Issy's failing is his inability to stop the flow of eloquence that comes so readily from his mouth. He has been active in the clubs of our school, and has distinguished himself as a host at our Friday after- noon d inces. VREELAND, JOHN M., 188 Garside Street Technical. Prospects: Stevens. “Diligence is the mother of good luck. Technical Club (7, 8); Camera Club (5, 6, 7); Rifle Club (5. 5, 8). Vreeland was another one of the boys who, when the call was made, put aside his books and went to hoe corn. When in school, though not popular, he was sociable and well-liked by those who knew him. WONG, WING, 4 Mulberry Arcade Technical. Prospects: Civil Engineering. Here meet the East and the West. Rifle Club, Secretary (8). Wing Wong has the distinction of being the first Chinese student to graduate from our school. He has overcome many handicaps during his school career and is to be commended for his good spirit. His voca- tional theme is printed in this issue of THE Pivor. WALZER, CECILIA, 896 South Twentieth Street General. Prospects: Normal School. “I go to the ant and learn. Clionia (3, 4, 5). Cecilia has distinguished herself by hard work in her studies. She carries herself rather stiffly, but we like her just the same. She is seldom seen away from her friend Dorothy. (4) ; Basketball Tean pk He Dy O Prize Dance Groug ; Pivor (7); Champion B. B. 'am (6) ; Glee Club is danced ner wa [ ig her stay I Her popularity is 1 missed I 18 Garside Street ge's [nstitute Girls’ A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Dante Literary Society (5, 6, 7, 8) Here's another on f our renowned girl athletes But even id Catherine | IS a star in gym, we don't hear enough of I 200 | Aghth Avenue pects l ndecided 1] ] I stroll upon the beach. ( (5, 6) ; Dant Is sometimes ruffle her 21 Clifton Avenue Prosper emistry. but his prominence s a worshipper ot ( harles ( worthy. He means well, however, Uncle Sam on a farm. 514 Orange Prospects: Columbia. Í LJ š ,, untrue, keep probability т view. W. Н. (4, 5, 6, 1. ; Barnstorm L1 Е i ; ү� lau ıs Seen a great deal in debating circles. We don't doubt : will be able to hold his own as a lawyer He is very talka- ly to get you into an argument if you don't look out GOLDSMITH, MINNIE, 504 South Belmont Avenue Commercial. Prospects: Business. pins Puffs, Minnie does n Per have taken much interest in ou ' she has made Í rough her willingnes to help others. HEIMLICH, FRED, 305 Waverly Avenue Technical. Prospects: Business ‘Tis good-will makes intelligence. Fred is a good worker, and we are sorry that he did not take any part in Central's activities. LYNDE, BURDI ITE, 77 Abington Avenue General. Prospects ( ornell. “I harm no man. Lynde has never had much occasion to mix with his fellow-students, and has rather gone about his own affairs. We hope and believe he will be a success as a scientific farmer. SEIFRIED, LORETTA, 9 Littleton Avenue General. Prospects: Normal. “Fair was she to behold, that maiden of some sixteen summers. G. S. C. (5); Girls’ A. A. (2); Glee Club (8). Loretta is a rather pleasant young lady with a sense of humor and a head of pretty hair. Her favorite topic 1s geometry. When asked what she intended to do, she said, I should know? Is there anybody that should, Loretta? SEMPLINER, SYDNEY, 25 Burnett Street Technical. Prospects: Pratt Institute. “I am passive goodness itself. Here is a bashful, meek fellow who does little and says less. We believe, however, that he has in him a capacity for work which needs but to be brought out. Wake up, Sydney! ScHMON, Gus, 423 Avon Avenue General Latin. Prospects: Dartmouth. “I have a heart with room for every joy.” Track Team (5, 6, 7, 8); A. A. (5, 6, 7, 8); Barnstormers (5) ; Pivor (5) ; Member Interscholastic Track Team. Gus is one of our best all-around athletes, but somehow he has not lived up to the standards he set when he came here. 44 Two Famous Central Athletes VICTOR D. WOODRUFF TOM FARRELL'S CHAMPIONSHIPS: City pole-vault championship, 1916. City high-jump championship, 1916. State pole-vault championship, 1916. City and State pole-vault and high-jump cham- pionships, 1917. City high-hurdle championship, 1917. Louis Bronstein was captain of the basket ball team in 1916. On account of an injury, he had to stay out of the game for his other term in Central. Wesley Greene was a member of the cross-country team which won the City and State championships in 1916. He was on the 3A relay team, and was captain of the 4A relay team, which defeated the teams of thé other local high schools. EARLE KUNKEL pmr CENTRAL’S NEW RECORDS During the past year five new records have been hung up by Central boys. They are as follows: Thomas Farrell, high jump, 5 ft. 10 in.; pole vault, 10 ft. 9 in. (State and city record); Gus Schmon, 120-yd. high hurdles, 16 1 5 sec. (State and city record) ; Carl Dippel, runnning broad jump, 21 ft. | in. (new record for Newark City Meet) ; Victor Woodruff, one mile run 4 min. 35 4 5 sec. (best time made by any school boy in the State this year). EARLE KUNKEL'S RECORDS: Outdoor—440 yd. run, 51 sec. (new city record) Indoor—70 yd. low hurdles, 8 4 5 sec. (new C. H. S. record.) 220 yd. low hurdles, 28 2 5 sec. (city indoor record.) Class Ballot [First and second choice are given. ] Most Popular Girl Beatrice Neu Julia Schneider Most Popular Boy Louis Bronstein Charles Schneider Best Looking Girl Cassie Harvey Dorothea Daniels Best Looking Boy Thomas Farrell Donald Hughes Best Boy Athlete Victor Woodruff Thomas Farrell Best Girl Athlete Rose Duffy Clara Haug Best Boy Orator Louis Bronstein Sam Bomse Best Girl Orator Rose Baskin Mae Goodstein Best Dresser Seymour Feldmann Donald Hughes Best Girl Dresser Wilma Fink Dorothea Daniels Best All Around Girl Rose Bornstein Julia Schneider Best All Around Boy Louis Bronstein Charles Schneider . Class Pest. Nathan Franzblau Harry Faver Best Mixer Charles Schneider Beatrice Neu Most Studious Boy Morris Goldberg Morris Portugese . Most Studious Girl Rose Baskin Mae Goodstein Best Girl. Dancer Rose Duffy Julia Schneider Best Boy Dancer Louis Bronstein Isidore I rien Quietest Girl Mabel Kos horreck Florence MacMillan ? Quietest Boy Carl Dippel Carl Reiff Biggest Bluffer Nathan Franzblau Isidore [rien Best Singer Cassie Harvey Wesley Greene 23. Class Baby Olive Bouquet Harry Handler Wittiest Person Rose Baskin `š homas Farrell 5. Class Politician William Berry Thomas Schneider Liveliest Boy Charles Schneider Louis Bronstein Liveliest Girl Rose Duffy Most Conceited Harry Faver William Berry Hardest Worker Louis Bronstein Carl Dippel . Most Obliging Person Bessie MacDonald Louis Bronstein Biggest Braggart Harry Faver Nathan Franzblau 2. Most Boyish Girl Clara Haug Rose Duffy Most Girlish Boy Saul Burger Harry Faver . Most School Spirit Grace Morton Rose Baskin 5. Laziest Person Rose Duffy Harry Handler The Senior’s Retrospect WEX wy HEN you were a Freshie, and I one too, Yet filled with joy we labored hard, w 3 And we went to Central High, We studied with might and main. Day after day we treaded our way Our lessons we learned, all pleasure we spurned, To the building, without a sigh, Promotion came again. Or even a hint of the least regret And oh! what joyous words to hear, We felt like two strong men, What wonderful days were these. And our hearts were rife with the joy of life, Our hearts were filled, our senses thrilled For we were Central men. We were Seniors Senior B's. Daily we plugged, and daily we crammed, Chemistry grave, austere, severe, And daily we trudged along. Was the next guest to arrive. [he lessons we had nearly drove us mad, We used our minds, became daily grinds Life was far from a joyous song. We wonder we're still alive! The algebra made our hearts grow faint, Our only thought as on we fought It grew worse with the flight ol days, [o end our tale of woe But what joy sublime when in six months’ time And bury our grief, was a great relief — We were bright |-A's. Just six months more to go. We were now |-A’s, happy and glad, I know I felt like a mighty man, And as joyous as joyous could be. For I had not far to go. We did our best, we sought no rest, I know that you felt that way, too, We plugged on steadily. There seemed little we did not know. Daily we pored o'er that Latin prose, And when I passed to that 4-A grade, Well learned we that 1-A work. I laughed at the days gone by, With never a day to put it away When happy and free as a little I-B And never a day to shirk. I enrolled at Central High. We steadily worked and steadily plugged For I was a 1-В, fresh and green And steadily ground once more. And as young as young could be; Full many a tear was shed that year, Full many a day I lost my way, Over Caesar's Gallic War. Things seemed so strange to me. Then six months came and six months fled, And you, perplexed and deeply vexed, And the year that sped so fast, Would look at me and sigh, Faded away in a brighter day, Yes, we were green and far from keen We were Junior B's at last! When we first entered Central High. The Plane Geom was far from plain, But that was four long years ago, The problems made us sigh. Long years to work and wait. How seldom we knew just what to do Now our mark is made, we are thrice repaid, Or what rule to apply! To-night we graduate! And Physics over-taxed the brain Let us give three cheers for Central then, And put us in dire straits. Whom we'd loved the four years through. But we ceased to frown, and settled down Then we'll cheer anew to the time when you To laws, and definite weights. Were a 1-В, and I one too. . . Imaginary Epitaphs OF SEVEN SENIORS, I. IV. Dear Tommy's soul just passed away, Beneath this grave rests Issy Trien, With earthly friends he could not stay; He died at the age of sweet sixteen; And during life he did but try, While dancing on a boulevard, With sticks, and poles towards heaven to fly. He slipped and fell down very hard. II. V; Beneath this green and mossy grass Peace be to the soul of Agnes Lynch; There lies a very bonny lass. Someone gave her an awful pinch. Of Dotty we shall hear ro more, “Twas through this terrible accident For ske did swallow an apple core. She stumbled and her neck she bent. HI. VI. Rose Bornstein rests beneath these stones, Carl Reiff in silence flew from earth, She ate too many ice cream cones. His English gave him too much mirth ; But this lass was very bright, The jokes in Hamlet were so deep, So we'll forgive her appetite. His soul dropped into eternal sleep. VII. In a coffin white as milk I see Poor Rose's corpse lie solemnly. The hash she bought at Central High Ruined her health and made her die. PIVOT PICTURE CONTEST : The winner of last month's picture contest is Jacob Nagrodsky, Room 401. The picture was Mr. Arnold's. This month we are showing two more pictures. Guess who they are and hand your answers to Mr. Lewin, Room 409, before June 28. 48 YE SATIRIST'S PROPHECY. Listen, my children, and you shall hear, How the Seniors departed with many a cheer. In the year Seventeen in the gay month of June, How they left with each head swelled as big as the moon, How they laughed, when warned of the troubles ahead! “ГЇЇ get on with my wonderful brains, each one said. So they left. Soon in Central sad rumors were heard That unto these Seniors strange things had occurred. A chap who had wished a Dan Webster to be Is shouting, Fresh strawberries, right from the tree!” [he damsel is writing quack medicine ads, Who once hoped to follow the literature fads. The boy who had cherished artistic hopes, Has become a sign-painter, he pines and mopes. A bright scholar was there, all honors he'd won, The same is now shoveling coal by the ton. A great prima donna we had in our class, And she hums the great operas, while polishing glass. These things, and then some, became of this throng, This class who had gone, with a laugh and a song. Mrs. Farrell — Whv, Tommy, where are learning such language? Farrell —' Macbeth. Mrs. Farrell — Don't more, then. you associate with him any 49 WESLEY'S CUTE MANNERISM Julia Schneider— Why does Greene close his eyes when he sings?” C. Harvey— Perhaps he has a tender heart. Julia— I don't understand. Cassie— Maybe he can't bear to see us suffer.” R. Bornstein — Well, the war's over!” E. Schaller— Over? Rose— Yes, over here. Teacher Abramson Why should a boy always be polite?” That's right, sir, why should he?” = M. 0 “s Zeckhausen— '] received six in Civics last month.” Bauer Zeck?” [Only those who know Zeck can see this one. ] a “Did it keep you off the honor roll, C. Hervey— It wasn't yours, is it?” | eacher man origin Give me some Greene— Limberger. | eat her % | he Woodruff All that w answer l eacher How did Lincoln die?” К. Bornstein— He was skot in the theatre.” [uis Is Аш! ( Schneider Julia— I think your kind of awful. “I think you're awful kind. Why, isn't «n , s Because it ain't. used. E. Schaller ‘ain't’ a correct word?” A C. Schneidei Mr. Schmon do, never quit till it is finished, and you ll come out Qus, whatever you undertake to on top all the time. But, father, suppose I start to dig a well?” (zus NOTES SOCIETY Florence Wirtz (so they say) Goes out walking every day; nice young butcher by her side, We hope some day she'll be his bride. Miss Neu is very fond of kings, especially King Louis. How about it, Bea? FAVER AUERBACHER GRAHAM MERRILI REGAN VREEI PERLSTEIN AND SENIORS SCRAMBLE. U CURTAINS “Have ring, etc. 2 What college do Are you reall Haven't you been here long enough to know the you your money for your picture, your you expect to enter? ı senior ? rules of the school?” Is 4-A English hard? Coach track practice yesterday instead ol walking home with Woodruff, why didn't you come out for Emma?” Victor—''Oh, a day. miss Is as good as a mile any Rose Duffy (as terrible odoı ınvades the room) Oh, what's that awful smell? It must come from my chemistry book; guess I'll close it. COMMON PROPERTY. Miss Duffy (handing Miss Schneider one of Mil ton Soffel's papers). Here, Julia, this is yours.” [With apologies to Longfellow.] Lives of seniors all remind us, We can do the same as they ; heir departing brings before us Visions of a future day. I Hr, ppc ET: PILLE To Seniors [With apol High, crue l, the [We were about to wel Of your doings in Central But when you enter the cold world, Y our troubles will jump to sky. write we ifraid Tennyson m Г | ind frighten the other inhal HEARD Bi Autoist— Did [WEEN BUMPS First Ford? Second Ditto you ever hear of a folding “No, but I’ve seen collapsibles.”’ [he Rasnick girls want their names to appear often THE Pivor. ink, effort, thought Draw your own conclusions, my dears. in Space, paper, We strongly suspect the formation of a gory plot by Saul Burger and Seymour Feldman to get their names in THE PIVOT and attract general attention by wearing loud colored vests. Kranztohr (translating)— Come, Father An chises, crawl up on my neck. Star English Teacher— Miss Harvey, example of a simile. I larvey bright as sunshine.” give me an Cassie My hours at school are as Teacher— That is not a simile; that is irony. Tennyson] Go. go, go, [o Normal, Business, or Tech, No matter what y yu ve done before, You'll get it in the neck. a few more stanzes, but ight turn over in his grave tants of the Poet's Cor [eacher— Was Minerva married? D rothea Daniels - No, she was tł e Goddess ol Wisdom. KAPELSON BORNSTEIN KEMPNER NEU SCHALLER DANIELS SCHNEID: R GOODSTEIN FINK HARVEY MACDONALD SIEFRIED THE ORIGINAL JOKER. Whatever trouble Adam had, No man could make him sore By saying when he told a jest, “Гуе heard that joke before. . . . Woodruff. (he's bright). : . Abramson. . C. Schneider. Central H. S. . All ol us. Sun . Trien W orld American IL 2 TEC ose ү pT a Ee); BUNT EST), Teacher—‘‘Go about this sight translation IMPOSSIBLE STORY ENDINGS. you were home.’ E. s det � abolishe ; e , . 6% | And ) the det ntion room will be abolished Woodruff eat: I haven't all wy tools. until further notice. 2. In fact, Central was beaten in every event of the meet.’ 3. “And our English teachers will never iny more home work. assign ANOTHER I Faver 1 am going to have a magnifying put in the windshield of my саг.’ Woodruff “Why?” Is this your father's signature? So I can see the | livvers coming along. As rear as I could get it, sir Favei Schneider—‘ What shall I do if it rains? s І С. Schneider Ireland is-a-a-Great Britain anc ve no umbrella.” !I— Cet under a history book. It is always Ireland. MODERN ADS. 57 V arieties—Excuses. T here % а Reason For Monday morning blues. Let the Rasnick twins do your English. All the News Fit to print— THE. PIVOT. Brighten the corner where you are right in your home room. Somewhere in Central—Seniors are worried. We wonder why Abramson came out with new shoes and a new suit right after THE PIVOT came in. We hope he at least “patronized our advertisers. IN PHYSICS. [eacker— What is a vacuum?” К : - achmon I have hk In my head, but I cant ex press it. 1. New members for several capable members will depart never to return. the Fusser's Club, as 2. New song books. 3. More jokes by the editor. 4. More fire drills with a longer space Prof— What is a synonym? Schmon— “It is the word you use when you can't spell the other one. between the bells. CUPID'S SLEEVE. After a student had fallen down while reciting, her “ГИ bet Cupid will laugh in his sleeve at Ds he speaker covered the ground Cynic that wedding Poet— Not any Cupid that I've ever seen.” student critic said: very thoroughly.” š RK Seawsn Cunsses, in care oF SENEK Ñ Ra Ae ARRIVE IN New PRN, Jo r Yolo Hurt” ARV A Е Youn seit $ 3 YEA = q Te west “THe SFMAnSH museum ! HENRY J. AUTH, President Telephone 7403 Market ARTHUR WHITE, Manager _M EGS = [ESSEX ENGRAVI NG ©) ENGRAVINGS FOR ALL PURPOSES COLOR-CATALOGS A SPECIALTY, Continued from page 13) I intend to make my livelihood in China when I am through with my education here. There is less competition in China and more opportunities for a Chinese than in any other nation. China has more facilities than any other nation in the world, but she has not developed them yet. Now is the period of engineering and China needs the help of every Chinese. She is sending out young men, each year, to othe: nations to be educated and when they are well edu- cated, they are recalled to develop their own country. In this way she hopes to catch up with the other civilized nations of the world. But she needs a great many more educated men than she is getting at present. The field of engineering is very broad and competition is very scarce in China. The Hoang Valley in Southern China is one of But every now and then the Hoang River overruns its the richest and most productive in the world. banks and floods the valley for miles around. Lives. property and crops are destroyed and a great many famines result. If the engineers can check these disas trous floods and make the river more navigable, then the Hoang Valley and the Hoang River will be as the Mississippi Valley and the Mississippi River are to the United States. It will also abolish seventy-five per cent of the famines that occur in China each year. The great desert in the northeast of China, com- prising an area one-third as large as that of the United States, is producing practically nothing. It could be irrigated and made fertile for agricultural purposes. This would help her and the world. which is greatly in need of food. [he great amount of water power which China is wasting each year can be utilized also. The power she is wasting can be shown by the fact that if all her water power were utilized it would furnish enough power for the whole world. In my interview with Mr. H. A. Cozzens. JE, who is at present assistant engineer in the Public Service Electric Company, I obtained some very valu- able information. He said that a mechanical engi- neer need never be out of a position, as he can fit in almost any position pertaining to engineering. Also in my case, he said, I ought to obtain positions easily, as engineers are in greater demand in China than in any other country. As for the pay, it is, on the whole, good. The chances of advancing are quite plentiful. Most of the superintendents, managers and the presidents’ of the big railroad companies and manufacturing corporations have been engineers or have had some engineering ideas. It is a very health- ful and profitable life and he advised me to take it up, and I intend to take his advice. 54 Mary Crowley LOuis Bronstein Chester Mockridge Morris Portuguese CarL Reiff Edward FInk Herbert SMock Wesley GrEene Beatrice Neu Edith Timer Milton Soffel Gertrude POpper Rose DuFfy Florence WirTz Ted Hirschcoff ЕМ Раа Joe GOldberg Julia SchNeider PEarl Okin Elmer STrouse FrEd Manfredi WiNg Wong Paul Schulz Saul BurgEr Agnes LyNch Lucllle Blau JOe Beeger Edith MilleR. Kenneth MacCauSland MEIN ST с тт) WE ARE PREPARED To Furnish Schools With the Best PICTURES Large Photographic Reproductions in Sepia and Hand Colored of Any Subject in any Size, Unequaled asa Decoration for Schools. Complete Selection of Mouldings and Frames to Choose From We frame diplomas and class photographs at most resonable prices. Mention THE PIVOT and you will receive a special discount of 10% I. GREENBAUM 116 SPRINGFIELD AVE. Established 1882 NEWARK, N. J. The Coleman Summer School Yes, Summer is just around the corner. Vacation time will soon be here. What are you going to do this summer? Why not spend your time, or part of it, at Coleman in preparing yourself for a good position ? Summer Sessions begin July 5th and continue to August 31st Call or write for Coleman College Journal. Registrations for summer term now being received. COLEMAN Bisness COLLEGE “The school with a national reputation” Academy and Halsey Streets, Newark, N. J. J. KUGLER, Jr., Principal 55 JUNE CALENDAR Week beginning: Established 1876 PHONE E ° y MU w Incorporated 1908 MARKET 5033 June 4— Cards this week. Wild Excitement among Seniors. For several days moods will range from hilarity to despondency. HENRY SCHWINN June 1]—Much money will be wasted on ice cream sodas by Seniors this week. Much counting CUSTOM TAILOR of days and raising of hopes. June | 8—Hurried preparation for commencement. 242.44 MARKET ST. General excitement, cramming, dashing of hopes. ойна. SCHWINN SENIOR Pıvo1 out, poor editor! Secretary and Treasurer NEWARK, N. J. June 25—Exams; Commencement. Further com- ment unnecessary. Suits : Dresses : Coats : Skirts : Waists Little Bo-Peep has lost her slips, And doesn't know where to find them; Stipa atk 0 H. KENARIK She'll know next time to mind them Ready-to-Wear Store 438-440 SPRINGFIELD AVE. FROM Our CHILD’s GARDEN OF VERSES Phone Waverly 1613 NEWARK, N. J. Johnnie came round the corner so fast, He never saw the teacher go past. The teacher spied poor Johnnie, though, And told him his gait had better be slow. YOU CAN EARN At three he landed in 208. Some money for your vacation if you will gather up the old books in your home and bring them to B. SUTTA THE AMERICAN CLEANING, Dealer in Books DYEING AND PRESSING 47 ACADEMY STREET STORE Poor Johnnie reached his room quite late; کے Combination Lunch Box MERCHANT Containing 2 SANDWICHES, PIECE OF PIE FRUIT, NAPKIN and TOOTHPICK TAILORS All for 10 Cents 241 288 Bank St. DIFFERENT EACH DAY Our man is at school building every day at 12:30 Newark, N. J. COMBINATION LUNCHEON CO. JEAN HEPPEL 271 PLANE STREET KASPER BROS. Telephone 4548 Market E. W. MILLER Compliments of HENRY CARLESS MANUFACTURING JEWELER Attorney-at-Law Medals, Class and Fraternity Pins UNION BLDG. 473-475 WASHINGTON ST. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY COLLEGE OF JERSEY CITY 96-100 SUMMIT AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N.. J. Department of Dentistry The College ol Jersey City offers exceptional opportunities to young men and women desirous of entering upon the study ot dentistry. Beginning with the 1917 session, which starts on September 25th, the course will cover a period of four years. For particulars apply to the Dean, HERBERT S. SUTPHEN, D. D. S. 17 WALNUT STREET, NEWARK, N. J. (Continued from page 15) what lives in this yere town Newark? Well, I soon became acquainted with all the farmers and their daughters, and promptly was pro- moted to take charge of the golf links, and am now mowing with horse and machine daily. Barring the fact that I at first harnessed the horse backwards, put ting the tail-strap in the beast’s mouth, I am a success at farming. The hours are fine, the boss congenial, the chickens careful, the cows generous, and the meals marvelous. I wish all of Central's students were with me. Perhaps if I'm good and get fat, I'll see you all again and maybe graduate from Central, the school which inspires all to do good deeds and great. Joining me in sending my love and best wishes, is Leon Zeckhausen, my sweet roommate, who man- ages to cheer me up in my morbid moments, and sings to me when I'm sad. When Catherine Esposito was asked what her pros- Why be so frank pects were, she said, Savage. about it, Catherine? BARNSTORMERS' PLAY A SUCCESS. A large attendance and considerable enthusiasm marked the annual production of the Barnstormers' Dramatic Society on June |. The play was entitled “The Magistrate,” a three-act comedy by Pinero. Everything was run off smoothly and the various scenes kept the audience constantly in laughter. The cast included Ralph Mead, Edith Timer, Louis Bornstein, Beatrice Neu, Selma Decker, Ger- ald Hauser, William Berry, Grace Morton, Donald Hughes, Harry Handler, Samuel Bomse, Nathan Goldstein, Louis Spielvogel and Bernard Kaplansky. All of the characters are to be commended on their admirable showing. The cast was handicapped by the fact that two of the members were out on farms and could not take part in rehearsals, while most of the remaining charac- ters found their time constantly taken up by other affairs. Mr. Mones, of our English department, is to be congratulated on his remarkable coaching of the play. Mr. Mones gave a great deal of his time to the inter- ests of the production, and it was largely through his efforts that so creditable a showing was made. CENTRAL GIRLS! Let us help you select your COTTONS, SILKS, VELVETS, BROADCLOTHS and LININGS WOLPER'S 408 SPRINGFIELD AVE. Near Littleton Ave. NEGLECTED EYES CAUSE BLINDNESS РА Come and have your eyes examined by our Registered Optometrists with years of experience Glasses can be had as low as $2.00 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL STUDENTS Newark Optical Co. Established 1880 641 BROAD ST., Next to Huylers Smart Styles for Schools and Colleges TEL. WAVERLY 1312 Isadore S, Salper Photographer 435 Springfield Avenue Opposite Sixth Street NEWARK, N. J. Studio Open Daily and Sunday From 8:30 A. M. to 7 P. M. EAT! We have lots of good food to satisfy everybody, especially the CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. K L E I N : S w. a Phone Market 7367 GEO. M. JUDD De ale y in Corona, Rex and Monarch TYPEWRITERS All Makes of Rebuilt Machines Rents, $2 and $3—Best Machines SPECIAL—$2.50 to Students 779 Broad St., Newark, N. J. After Graduation-What? If you are to adopt a business career let us tell you what we are doing to make high school students self supporting in a month's time. You may also be interested in our secretarial course. NEW YORK SCHOOL OF FILING 149 BROADWAY NEW YORK Prospectus free Where do you Eat? If you are dissatisfied with the food you are getting come and see us. E Clean, Wholesome and Home- like is our motto. Prices right food good. JOS. POSNER 373 HIGH ST., NEWARK, N. J. You are invited to get your Pies, Ice Cream and Candy at the store of MILDRED RYNONE 97 SUMMIT ST, Opp. rear entrance of School. | LOVERS of Good Bread, Cake and Pies! Come to EDWARD LEMKE BAKER Branch Store: 439 SPRINGFIELD AVE. Main Store: 1226 SPRINGFIELD AVE. Phone HENRY BREUNINGER FLORIST Cut Flowers Floral Designing Plants a Specialty 519 SPRINGFIELD AVE., NEWARK, N. J. Barney Taylor Gives 10% OFF To All Central Boys This Week All Suits Ready-Made Hand-Tailored or made to on the Premises Your Measure I am giving you this remarkably low price—a 10% discount from my regular LOW PRICES, MARKED IN PLAIN SIGHT, in order to make you acquainted with Barney Taylor Clothes 6th Floor—Firemen’s Building Broad and Market Streets TAKE ELEVATOR 'palding т treet Shoes You have the money Щ As sensible for penera ---we have the Ice Cream — Five Styles, Two Prices, $8.00 and $9.00 Catalogue on re 5 589 BROAD ST., NEWARK, N. J. Let's Get Together HEIMAN SUSSKIND LOUIS SUSSKIND The : : National Clothing Co. J. T. CASTLES Nifty Clothes for ICE CREAM CO. Young Men 227 SPRINGFIELD AVE., NEWARK, N. J. PROTECT YOUR EYES H VE your eyes examined by an OCULIST—a PHYSICIAN. THEN BRING your prescription for glasses to us. Let us show you what excellent satisfaction we can give you in every way—quality of workmanship, accuracy of fitting, and reasonableness of price. O CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS we offer a special discount of 155. BROWN PRICE The Four Corners PTICIANS 785 BROAD STREET Just a Flight Up--Over Holzhauer's Special Announcement To Central High School Pupils F you are a student at the Central High School and wish artistic photographs taken of yourself, you may obtain a special card entitling you to a discount of 33147 7 at the Crescent Studio, 827 Broad Street. No deposit will be required of students holding these tickets. Proofs will be furnished free of charge. Photographs need not be paid for unless perfectly satis- factory, and you are to be the judge. Tickets may be obtained at The Pivot Office or at the Crescent Studio at any time, and should be countersigned by William Hawkins, Business Manager of The Pivot. This offer holds good for a limited time. Get your ticket to-day. The Crescent Studio 827 Broad Street Rensselaer 5: Polytechnic Engineering Institute Courses in со Bagiacering (C. E), Mechanical Engineering (M ctrical Engineering (E. E.) Chemical Engi LER С h. E.), and General beha (B. S.). Also Special Courses. Unsurpassed new Chemical, Physical, комой, Me- chanical and Mat rials Testing Laborstor catalogue and Illustrated ра eiiim showing work oti graduates me studente and views of buildings and campus, app'y t JOHN W. NUGENT, Registrar. For the Bride For School Graduate Give an Aristocratic Gift— A String of La Tausca PEARLS $5.00 to $150.00 The Pearl—Natural as Nature's Own. HOLT'S Distributors for Newark, at BROAD and ACADEMY STS. Isaac Pitman Shorthand | Taught in High Schools of New York New York University Columbia University On the New York List Course in Issac Pitman Sho = and Pitman’ емеге Hammond and Herzberg Style Book of Bus nee English Charles орі Smith's Practical Course in Touch Typewriting Every student of Isaac Pitman's Shorthand pud subscribe to Pitman's Journal Send 60c. for one year's subscription Isaac Pitman Sons 2 West,45th Street Why Dance Wrong When You Can Learn to Dance Right qA The M. C. Richards Studio Select Established and Reliable Lessons daily—private and class in the newest dances including the U. S. Taps and the Toddle. (Do it now!) Monthly Dances De Luxe at the Washington Ballroom. 653- 655 BROAD STREET Opp. Robert Treat Hotel Tel. Mkt. 9950 TRUTH QUALITY SERVICE Have been the characteristic principles for forty years, with which Bertl won the confidence of his large number of patrons. If you buy here, we both win; if you don't, we both lose. NORBERT BERTL Jeweler 46 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE One-half Block above Court House Shaller BrEder DippEl FrAncis Aller FeLdmann Trie 1 О 1 GantHer i CrowE M. CONOVITZ, Home Room Teacher 101 BOrnstein BaskiN DonnEy Heimlich BUchman F raNzblau M. GolDberg Kosshe Reck GErard GooDstein О ‚onn« Ir McDoNald DaniE! 101 CarLess Bo дие! 1 О 1 Morton SempllIner BeNz RAsnick Twins AbRamson Davls DingE C. Schneider NEWARK NORMAL SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HYGIENE NEWARK, N. J. Women’s Department A two year’s Normal course for High School Graduates emphasizing the Theory and Practice of Physical Education. A strong faculty and complete courses in Gymnastics; Athletics; Dancing; Playground administration ; Elementry High School and Playground Supervision; Hygiene; Medical Inspection: Orthopedic Gymnastics; Pageantry: Military Training; Boy Scouts’ and Camp Fire Girls’ Organization. Men’s Department I xcellent opportunities for observation and practice teaching. — Registra- tion September 14-17, 1917. Course opens Monday, September 17, 1917. For information and catalogue write to RANDALL D. WARDEN, President 182-186 William Street, Newark. N. J. Founded 1888 (Day Dept., Dwight School, 1880) NEW YORK PREPARATORY NEW YORK SCHOOL BROOKLYN SCHOOL ... 72 PARK AVENUE Cor. Franklin Jefferson Aves. | Between 38th and 39th Sts. Two Blocks from Fulten St. + Both Day (Dwight School, 9 to 2:30) and Evening Schools, chartered by the Board of Regents. EMIL. E. CAMERER, M. A., LL. B., Principal Save One or More Years in Preparation for REGENTS' AND COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS The chief strength of an education! institution is its faculty. For more than a quarter of a century special feature of the New York Preparatory School has been its highly efficient Staff of instructors, each an acknowledged specialist in his department. ARE YOU PREPARED to pass your college entrance or Regents' examinations in June or September? Why not supplement your present course with a course at the New York Preparatory School in either the day or evening department to insure success. SPECIAL SUMMER COURSES BOTH DAY AND EVENING Mcd: TEEN irum P. е г� ав L ording ex comple d Regents’ requi ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE THOROUGHLY COMPLETED IN TWO YEARS. sad mako up deficiencies iy ENROLL NOW FULLY EQUIPPED SCIENCE LABOR ATORIES N Inquire for further particulars, also catalog, and Success in Regents’ and College Examinations.” k, TC) i ا‎ Т”. 268 ER m РЕ Compliments of . ROBT. A. KESSLEY 0. | Steal Pipe and Boiler Covering Bank and West Streets New York C z t “ de N S XE ME sw NET IS