Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1929 volume:

THE HCTLECTOH i CLIFTCN HIGH SCGCCL CLIfTCN, NEW JEE Ey This issue of the 'Reflector is respectfully dedicated to Honorable John H. Adamson whose earnest work has won our admiration and esteem. WALTER F. NUTT, Principal The Faculty George Smii h, A. B., A. M., Superintendent Walter F. Nutt, B. S., Principal Harry Collester, A. B., Vice-Principal Erna Anderegg, B.A., Hunter College......................................History Tunis Baker, A.B., Hope College .........................................Science Linnet Beams, B.S., Columbia University .............................Domestic Art Catherine Brown, A.B., Bates College ....................................History Erma Brown, Boston University.........................................Commercial Margaret Clarkson, A.B., Smith College ..................................English Langley Claxton, Newark Normal School, Savage School of Physical Culture Physical Training Donald Collester, B.S., Colgate University...............................Science Ethel Condon, Paterson State Normal, New York University Commercial Doris Connolly, Bay Path Institute....................................Commercial Amy B. Clough, A.B., Cornell University..................................English Benjamin F. Derr, A.B., Gettysburg College.................Chemistry and Physics Arthur Donnelly, Silver Bay, Teachers’ College.................Physical Culture Rosalie Stepp Dowd, A.B., Duke University...........•....................English Arthur Fenton, A.B., Lafayette College.......................Mechanical Drawing Elizabeth Firman, A.B., Vassar College ..................................Spanish Viola M. Grammer, Shippensburg State Normal Art Florence Lane Hackett, Montclair State Normal, N. Y. University......Commercial Cora E. Hill, B.A., Mt. Holyoke..........................................History Jeanette Hoffmann, Sc.B., M.A., Newark Normal, New York University, Drew Theological.................Spanish and English Julia Hoffmeister, B.S. in Ped., New York University.........English and German Lula How'ard, A.B., Dickinson College......................................Latin Blair Howells, C.E., Ohio Northern University........................Mathematics Dorothy Kehl, A.B., University of Michigan...............................Spanish Margaret Kelly, A.B., St. Elizabeth’s College English Hazel E. Lf.Fevre, A.B., Alfred University, Columbia University..........English Ruth D. Marr, Salem Normal ...........................................Commercial Marie Maurel, B.C.S., Rider College...................................Commercial Dorothy Mayberry, B.C.S., Rider College...............................Commercial Alice McFerran, Savage School of Physical Culture..............Physical Training Kathryn Merrey., B.A., St. Elizabeth’s College...........................English Elizabeth Morrell, A.B., Mount Holyoke College...........................English Cecil Morse, B.S., Columbia University............................Household Arts A. Deane Nichols, B.C.S., New York University School of Commerce.....Commercial Anna Renison, B.C.S., New York University, Plattsburg Normal Commercial Bradford Richards, A.B., University of Washington, Harvard University....History Joseph Rosenfeld, B.S., Pennsylvania State...............................Science Ruth M. Sachs, B.S., Gettysburg College Mathematics Eleanor Schuster, A.B., Cornell University....................French and Spanish Clarice Smith, M.A., Columbia University.................................English Geraldine Smith, Trenton State Normal Commercial Isabel Smith, Trenton State Normal Commercial Ruth Smith, B.A., Mt. Holyoke............................................English Agatha Spinella, A.B., St. Elizabeth’s.....................................Latin Sally Musson Stackpole, Savage School of Physical Culture......Physical Training Edna Vorrath, A.B., A.M., Colorado College, Columbia University....................................French and Spanish Gilbert Zehr, A.B., Syracuse University..............................Mathematics Cecil Miller Gardner......................................Secretary of Principal THE FACULTY Reflector Staff Editor-in-Cbief JACQUELYN PRINS June’29 Associate Editor DOROTHY KRAUSE June’29 Literary Editor ROMA BERRY Feb. ’30 Assistant Literary Editor VERNON GROUNDS Feb. ’32 Reflections Editor VERNA RIDSDALE Feb. ’30 Assistant Reflections Editor ROBERT BLUME Feb. ’32 Exchange Editor MARIE GOETCHIUS June’30 Assistant Exchange Editor HELEN OKRENT June ’30 Alumni Editor DOROTHY RICHTER Feb. ’30 Assistant Alumni Editor EMILY OETTEL June’30 Art Editor HORTENSE STEVENS Feb. ’29 Art Assistants PETER OSSI SYLVIA REEVES JACK BUNTING June ’29 June ’29 Feb. ’32 Sports Editor JOHN ROSE Feb. ’29 Assistant Sports Editor CARL FROELICH June ’29 School News Editor WALTER LOHMAR June ’30 Assistant School News BEATRICE KLEIN Feb. ’30 Business Manager MYRTLE WILLIAMSON June ’29 Business Assistants EVELYN SPEER JACK McALEER BENJAMIN MILLER June ’30 June ’31 June ’3 1 Circulation Manager EDWARD HUSSY June ’31 Circulation Assistants ELLEN PHILLIPS WALTER NUTT DAVID MORRISON June ’30 June ’32 Feb. ’30 Sponsors JEANETTE HOFFMANN A. ERMA BROWN AGATHA SPINELLA VIOLA GRAMMER THE REFLECT O R -'H 11_LJ_. _ 11 ■■ EDITORIALS Art IGH SCHOOL students, you have one of the greatest oppor- tunities the world affords —Appreciation of Art. How many of you realize this—and act accordingly? How many idly wander thru the walk, defacing the building, marking and chipping the wood work, merely for lack of better employment? How many prepare lessons because it is necessary in order to receive that expected diploma? How many find lessons boring and unreasonable, because they are not given to you in the simplest form, because you, and not the professor, have to interpret and remember the correct data? If you do these things you are not receiving any benefit from your school work. By merely learning to appreciate art, you would be enlightened and learn to enjoy the so called Impossible”. Surely you could not disre- gard this opportunity? There is beauty in every obscure corner, perhaps only in the falling of the shadows, and the designs they form; but if you realize this you will receive a certain amount of secret pleasure and gain a great step toward future enjoyment. For example, in music if you start with the feeling that notes have to be learned, have to be sung and have to be presented, you will not, of course, receive any pleasure from its study. But, on the other hand, if you see the spirit in which the composer wrote his composition, the picture he wished to point out, and the melodious way in which the notes follow each other,—why the piece is learned and you suddenly feel the presence of Art—Art in producing sounds and notes in an appealing, rhythmical fashion. In the same manner—in English; art in poems, stories, essays and grammatical structure; in Science, art in nature, mechanical devices; in mathematics problems and solutions—hundreds of artistic reproduc- tions in every course! When you learn to appreciate art to this extent you will find that in place of mere joy of destruction, slacking and hurrying through sub- jects without any concentration, you will have gained the ability to appreciate, in various ways, many advantageous things—perhaps the greatest that which made possible the discovery—your High School. Sylvia Reeves ’29. 7 THE REFLECTOR The Bright Side £ 7 E sometimes complain about school, wish we didn’t have to go, | J threaten to burn it down, and do all such things, but we are looking at the wrong side of the question. There are two sides to all questions and the other side of this particular one is much more pleasant to look at. Our attitudes would soon change if we just com- pared our good luck with the bad. How fortunate we are to have such a fine building, fully equipped in every way! The library is not only a great help in reference work but also affords pleasure in its fiction. For those who wish to learn the fine points of sewing and cooking there is no better place than Clifton High. Also when a girl finds a run in her stocking just before a French test, the sewing room is very handy. Be- sides these facilities there are many others, such as the gym, science lab- oratories, and drawing rooms. In addition to all this equipment in the building we have the cooperation of a wise faculty and a worthy prin- cipal. We should be especially indebted to those of the faculty who help with class organizations, clubs, and the Reflector Staff. For a long time we have had one person outside the school intensely interested in every move made by the student body. We all know this one to be Colonel Adamson who has done so much to help us. Last, but not least, we owe a vote of thanks to the Dougherty Brothers who have, for so many years, given us the use of their athletic oval for all our baseball and football games. So the next time you feel wrong with the world, think of all these things and you should be comforted. Verna Ridsdale, Feb ’30. A Challenge ISRAELI once said, Almost every thing that is great has been I J done by youth.” Is that not a most wonderful challenge? In it is truth with a foundation, not just a few words that please the mind when they are read, but truth which can easily be made to pass provided the requirements are fulfilled. The first requirement is youth. Not youth measured by age but youth measured by spirit. Not the youth that is hampered by fears or bound by foolish theories and ideals but the youth that sees everything ahead of it waiting only to be conquered. The youth that is not bowed by years nor daunted by disappointment! And the requirements of youth are not hard to fulfill. Clean living, high thoughts and ideals, a courageous spirit are its greatest assets. With these comes accomplishments. 8 Ellen Phillips. THE REFLECTOR - 5V The Price of Honor Z ONOR! Does not that very word which Webster defines as fJ | self respect strike deep into the most sensitive spots of our heart, calling to mind incidents when, at the time, the price we paid for honor seemed hardly worth while? Perhaps it was when the teacher slipped out of the class room during a test and the fellow next to you offered you a peep with him in a book at just the part you didn’t know. You battled hard against temptation, and finally, with a firmly set mouth, shot a negative at him. Later you were scolded for not being able to answer that question while your fellow-student was used as an example that you should follow. Your eyes burned in their sockets, and a hard lump gathered in your throat. You wanted—Oh! so badly—to blurt out the whole truth but honor gripped you with such force that temptation was shaken from you and as she fell, her plans were shattered into a thousand pieces. For honor’s sake you gulped down the choking lump and you took your medicine like a man. It seemed so difficult at the time, but did you not, by preserving your own honor, secure the respect of your school mates? The older we grow, the more devoted servants of honor we become. For love of honor, alone, men and women have willingly given their lives. The price honor demands is not always the loss of life but frequently it requires hard work. Many a good and wise man has been forced into Bankruptcy. He is no longer legally” bound to pay his debts but count- ing his word higher than the law he has worked hard to pay back every cent. He has won the highest title of honor and men call him a Man of His Word”. Hortense Stevens. What’s the Jokef OW often do we hear that sentence grumbled by sour-faced individuals? Are you one of these people, or do your wear rose-colored glasses and look upon the sunny side of life? Life is serious, of course, but we have only one, so why not treat it as something to enjoy, and not something in which to drag out a weary and drear existence? There is a certain pleasure in all the problems of life, but we must discover it. 9 THE REFLECTOR It is said that there are only two or three muscles needed to smile, while forty-eight are exercised in frowning. We must appreciate the views of others and not be hasty in criticizing. Make hay while the sun shines” is a good motto, but Make friends while the sun shines” is still better. We must be good losers! Sometimes the losers are cheered and ap- plauded more than the winners. It is more praiseworthy to be a good loser than a good winner. In either case we must be honest and square in our work and play. The feeling of elation is greater if we win fairly. Let us therefore look at life as a source of enjoyment. Let us look at its problems and its disappointments with a cheerful earnestness. Beatrice Klein. IV aiting The sun like a fiery comet is slowly sinking The corn stacks alight with the crimson rays Are bold flames shot from a molten earth, The sun sets And the stacks are like staid bronzed Indians Standing, thinking, waiting Standing like men out of whom the flame of youth has passed; Thinking of the days gone by, Waiting for that which is to come. Dorothy Lennon, June ’29. 3u fflnnnriam AARON SLYBLOOM JESSIE EARLEY 10 LITECATLCE S' THE REFLECTOR Revenge hot wind moaned softly through the tree tops and matted un- f C dergrowth. Far away, softened by the great distance, sounded the hunting cry of a hungry lion, a dreadful sound, once heard, never to be forgotten. All animal life large and small was out to kill, slay, devour and destroy. The endless battle of the jungle was on with the survival of the fittest” as the only law. Back and forth, back and forth in ceaseless monotony, now high and fast, now low and slow, sounded the din of the tom-toms, those great drums used for the transmitting of messages over miles of country. Seated at the door of his little tent was Sir Robert Allen, smoking his pipe and getting what little coolness there was in the hot wind. Sud- denly he was startled by a scream of pain. Jumping up he rushed to the tent from which the cry came. Now all was silent within, so walking up quietly he entered. The sight which greeted him was enough to make anyone’s blood boil. In one corner of the tent lay a boy, his head beaten in and covered with blood. Over him stood his master, Allen’s chief porter. With a cry like an enraged beast, Allen threw himself at the negro and with a strength born of fury flung him bodily from the tent. Follow- ing up his advantage Allen rushed out with pistol drawn but the negro with the nimbleness of a cat had regained his feet and disappeared into the jungle. Re-entering the tent, Allen tried to do what he could for the boy but it was too late:—he was dead. This affected Allen greatly for, used as he was to violent death, he could not stand the thought of this helpless boy’s being struck down for some trivial offense. Calling his assistant, he gave orders to prepare for the burial of the boy and to watch for the killer, who was to be shot at sight. An hour later as he was headed for his tent he heard a shot and a cry of triumph. Rushing out he saw a porter dragging the dead body of the murderer away. Evidently the fellow had been surprised in the act of entering or leaving his tent. With no other thought but that of joy at the killing of the murderer, Allen entered his tent and took up his violin to amuse himself for a while. After playing a few minutes he heard something rustle on the floor. Looking down, his hair rose upon his head and he was frozen with terror for there upon the floor within easy reach of his unprotected legs was a deadly snake swaying to and fro, evidently charmed by the music. As he stopped playing for a few seconds the swaying stopped and the snake began to coil up ready to spring. 12 THE REFLECTOR Gathering himself together, Allen started to play for he knew his only chance was to play and charm the snake until help came. He played and played, until finally he began to wonder how the snake got there. Suddenly he knew—the murderer of the boy had placed it there to kill him and had been shot on coming out of the tent. Hour after hour he played, not daring to move, knowing full well that to stop playing or to move would mean his death. All the scenes of his past life rose up before him, his friends, his sweetheart, his vast wealth and finally he thought of the strange wanderlust which had gotten him into this position. Was he to die like this? No! Every fiber in his body rebelled against it. He had only to play until dawn and then his servant would come in, discover his danger and kill the snake. Even as he thought this he saw the first faint greyness of the approaching dawn. Dead for want of sleep and confident that help would arrive, he let his violin fall from the exhausted fingers. The snake slowly stopped his swaying, coiled for a spring and struck! sinking his cruel fangs deep into Allen’s leg. With a wild yell Allen sprang up and with one blow severed the snake’s head from its body. Then he sank back upon his bed, forgetful of the wound and sleep once more overcame him. Half an hour later his servant came to the tent and found him lying peacefully with closed eyes and a faint smile on his lips—stone dead. “Her” I OB MACFARLAND was a quiet lad, well liked by his superior officers and fellow men. When word was received from the front that Lieutenant Macfarland had been killed while saving his com- panion, and further announcements were made regarding his few posses- sions, together with a small gold locket and chain to be delivered to Her,” the soldiers of the regiment were mystified as well as grieved. The locket was examined, and inside was found the picture of a sweet- faced girl. An address was on the back of it. Out of respect to the last wish of a brave soldier, Tom Bryce, Macfarland’s companion, was sent to deliver the trinkets in person. After a few day’s journey Bryce reached the quaint Scotch town of Traquair, and, following the directions of a ragged Scotchman, he found the home of Macfarland’s sweetheart. It was an odd little house, sheltered by a blooming plum tree, and as Tom hesitated before knocking at the weather-beaten door, it was opened by a tiny, crippled old woman. She looked into his face, and, seeing only sympathy in his eyes, stretched out her hands and cried: 13 THE REFLECTOR Tell me he died bravely, my Bob!” Awkward Tom Bryce patted the little woman’s shoulders and assured her Bob had been the bravest of soldiers. He assisted her into the kitchen, and when she recovered her poise she asked for an account of Bob’s deeds. At the close of a glowing narrative Tom took out the locket and chain. His last wish was that this was to be given to 'Her’,” he said reverently, and added, none of us knew that Bob had a sweetheart.” The old lady took the locket, looked at the picture, and said: Oh— bless his heart! I don’t wonder you didn’t recognize this; it is a picture of me forty years ago. Bob’s little mother died when he was a small boy, and so I took care of him. Instead of calling me grandmother he always called me his sweetheart and carried this old picture around with him.” Tom Bryce turned away with tears in his eyes as the little old lady kissed the locket and put it away in an old trunk with other things of long, long ago. Vincent Quinlan, June ’30. The Call of Summer ID you ever, during the warm summer days, have the desire to I J leave home and just tramp around until you got tired? For many this feeling is satisfied by a month or so at the mountains or seashore. Others go to work while a few answer the call. So it was that on a warm August day two boys from this end of the state (one, from C. H. S.) started on the first leg of their 1,200 mile jaunt. The two young travelers left with nine dollars between them and their objective was Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania; where lived an aunt and where were prospects of earning money for the return trip. The first day the young hitch-hikers reached Matawan, New Jersey by a couple of lifts, hitches and steps. It was only a six mile trip but the boys were as yet unexperienced and not hardy enough to stand much knocking while sitting on the tail end of a truck on a not too smooth New Jersey road. Moreover, at Matawan were prospects of a meal and a bed at the home of a friend. As the meal and bed were obtained (plus plenty of mosquitoes) the expenses for the day mounted to but 30c a piece, and this spent mostly on sodas. The next day was somewhat better in mileage. Our travelers went from Matawan to Trenton, then to Philadelphia and Paoli, Pennsylvania; which is about twenty-five miles westward out of Philadelphia on the Lincoln Highway. The day had been fairly good except that one of the travelers had had to cut a hole in his shoe to make way for a blister. About fifty cents was spent on eats” and a comfortable night was passed curled up on the soft seat of an idle Pennsylvania Railroad coach. 14 THE REFLECTOR That the hitch-hikers were learning is shown by the fact that on the third day out 315 miles were covered by one lift between Paoli and New Kensington, Pennsylvania, which is a manufacturing town a little north of Pittsburgh. The trip was made in a Pontiac coupe driven by a genial old engineer traveling from North Carolina to Minnesota. (This is not an avdertisement for the Pontiac people.) About 3 5 cents was spent on food and 50 cents for a bed in a Y. M. C. A. The following day 132 miles were covered and the goal reached. Thus approximately 68 5 miles were covered in four days. To reach this place $3.50 was spent. After three days in Cambridge Springs our hitch-hikers again take up their shoes, and strike out for Buffalo after having earned about six dollars on the golf links and rested their tired dogs”. They had a total of $9.50 for their return journey. The eighth day Buffalo and the Niagara were viewed and the night was spent in Williamsville, New York. This was the worst night of all for Williamsville is so small a town that no rooms could be found. A cold but sleepless night was spent in a box car. The next stopping place was Fayettsville which will ever be remem- bered for doughnuts which melted in one’s mouth and were purchased at 20 cents a half dozen. The following nightfall caught our wanderers marooned on the roadside five miles from the nearest town. A supperless night was spent in a hay barn. I say hay barn because today few barns hold hay. An inspection of most barns shows an old Ford and some out of date farm implements. Also, sleeping in the hay is not what some people think it is. The stiff hay pricks the skin and in the morning an hour must be spent picking hay from one’s clothes. The latter part of the journey took our travelers through the pic- turesque Mohawk Trail. The eleventh night was spent in an Albany Y. M. C. A. and the following night our travelers turned in at their own homes. All this time the weather was fine. The men who gave lifts were kind; many times offering meals and suggestions. Many were going long distances and were glad of companionship. A distance of approximately 1,187 miles was covered in nine days of real hitch-hiking. This averaged 132 miles a day which is hard in any man’s country. Towns such as Trenton, Philadelphia, Erie, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany were visited. In all it was a pleasant experience; making our youthful travelers more sophisticated by bringing them into contact with various kinds of people and showing them what they could do when forced to depend on their own resources. Yanowicz ’29. 15! THE REFLECTOR Rough Roads £ T USTY, Gypsy caravans trailed along the road, which hardly de- I J served to be called by that name, and halted. The leader, who had been before them during the whole of the day, had given the signal. They had stopped before a beautiful site. Flowers, green grass, giant trees, and the necessary spring brook were a welcome sight to this band which must ever move on. Starting across the carpet of green, each drew rein at a desirable spot and made ready for an indefinite stay—indefinite because this leader whom they all obeyed had not a definite plan. How many years they had followed him! How many years they had depended upon this, their man, whom they worshipped and honored as a god! And yet, when the other young men of the party cast their eyes upon him, or when they caught the eyes of their sweethearts leaping at the sight of him, they wondered;—wondered, how came he here, how old was he, and how had he got his grip upon their people. Gypsies were they, and gypsy he was not. His arrival in the party had been unobtrusive, and his leadership unquestioned. He was the friend of all. His tall, splendidly molded form, and well developed muscles attracted notice, as he went from one van to another inquiring as to their possible comfort. His face told of breeding and a character not to be shaken. And yet, at this moment as he strode back and forth, a shade of something crossed it, a shade and look, which Serveet, his right hand man had once remarked, reminded him of an animal seeking out a prey, which had eluded him. Serveet,” he commanded we remain here for several months.” This news created something like a panic among the people. What was his purpose? Why this spot to stay at? It was, it is true, an ideal spot in itself, but ’twas only a farming section and very few farms at that. Well—,” and so they all ended. Pleasant days went by. All began to whisper of the change in their leader. One night, Serveet, who had become suspicious and worried over the prospects of this great master, noticed Titone, as he had been named by these people, slip from camp under cover of darkness. Gliding after him, Serveet finally found himself in a village several miles from camp. Hiding under each dark shadow, he saw Titone enter the village inn. Why had the leader come here? Serveet boldly opened the door and entered. Through all the smoke he spied an unoccupied table, in a cor- ner. Seating himself he glanced around, noticed Titone busily talking with a questionable looking man, so decided he would await results. 16 THE REFLECTOR Hour after hour went by, and the only progress noticeable, was the evident drunkenness of the man, whom Titone had engaged in con- versation. The place had become marvelously quiet. Then, I tell you that guy was taken in,” came from a pair of dirty drunken lips. As if by magic, the man became sober after his rough exclamation. Shaking his great head as a man in doubt, he leaned forward and cried hoarsely, God, Noame himself”. Crazed, he arose, knocked the table over, and advanced. The next moment the room was in darkness. When all was quiet again, Titone, Serveet, and the big brute, had disappeared. Back at camp we find that Titone and Serveet had been able be- tween the two of them, to drag the brute from the inn. In Titone’s camp, removed from the other camps by many yards, a strange sight was to be seen. Titone’s prisoner, gagged and tied in one corner, Serveet with large eyes fastened on the man; Titone pacing nervously up and down the length of the tent. Bymomth,” the leader finally exclaimed, I’ve watched for you these years. 'Twas only recently I caught sight of you in Carston, and have followed you up to the inn, where you were tonight. I will give you ten minutes to reveal everything. After that I do not answer for the results. I don’t wish to threaten, but you are one, and I have many—” Titone spoke tersely. Five minutes had elapsed, and the prisoner, who had given up all hope of escape, was squirming uncomfortably in his corner. Several times he wetted his lips to speak and finally broke the tension with, You were not the murderer!” I am glad you know that,” Titone said softly, and one instantly sensed the wonderful relief in his voice. But more.” I have no more to say,” was the response. The threat still holds good,” came the retort. I must know all. Who murdered Lord Geymore? Why? And where is Helene? Come man, answer!” Well,” the brute blurted, that night when you went to see Lord Geymore in his den, to ask for the hand of his daughter in marriage, I had come to get certain papers and money from the Lord. Jake, my companion, and I, made our way into the house, passed down the halls into the den, but we had not known of your presence at the time. On sight of you, I instantly pulled out my gun as you know, but you were too quick for me, and the next thing I knew your bullet had grazed my arm. Jake had taken aim at you at the same time. Unfortunately his bullet found Lord Geymore. When Geymore fell, we immediately es- caped and you were found with the gun and its missing bullet in Lord Geymore. That is all, except that when the trial day came you had escaped. The people have never forgotten it, nor have they learned that you, Baron Noame, were not the murderer.” 17 THE REFLECTOR They will in a very short time, and you will be the one to explain,” Noame replied. Is this not enough?” the other demanded. Far from enough, Bymomth, you have forgotten the most import- ant question. Where is Helen and what has she done?” he demanded with a lover’s impatience. Several months ago, I heard that she had gone to live with her aunt although she is far from well,” Bymomth retorted. You shall go to Nash with me, and for a certain reason tell all that you have told me, to the authorities,” this from the Baron with a smile playing around his mouth. A few weeks later in Nash, one read in the weekly Dictator, a strange tale of Lord Geymore’s murder, while on the same page, one found the announcement of the marriage of Helen Geymore to Baron Noame, to take place one week from that day. Several years have gone by. Baron Noame and his wife are happy. Serveet, who has been with Master Titone”, as he calls the Baron, through all his hardships now shares his joy. He is happy in Noame’s employ. Every summer Noame joins his gypsy band for a few weeks, and thus enjoys nature and keeps in touch with his adopted people. He re- mains in their memory always, and they refer to him as, Master Titone —he one good guy.” Elsie Apelian ’30. Oh If My Love IVere That Sweet Rose Oh if my love were that sweet rose And I were but a bee I’d fly about and buzz all day And keep it sweet for me. But when Jack Frost” had loud proclaimed That summer days had flown And my sweet rose would droop and die Ah, how I would bemoan! Still, through the winter I would live A-waiting next year’s June; For then I know that my sweet rose Again will freshly bloom. 18 Theodore Kulik. THE REFLECTOR “WV Patience Rewarded T BERING over the boat rail, Hope strained her weary, blue eyes to catch a glimpse of land. The sun shone brightly and suddenly like a fairy place the city appeared. There were tall church spires, shining high towers, ribbon-like canals, and many whirling windmills. Amsterdam in Holland was the haven of this little boat load of Pilgrims. Hope Arnold, a little English girl of ten years, blue eyed and flaxen haired, shivered, and turned to one of the women at her side. Do you think my father will be waiting for me on shore? The last thing he said to me before he put me on the boat was, 'Wait for me Hope. I will be with you soon.’ But that was a long time ago.” The woman turned away that the little girl might not see the tears in her eyes for Hope’s father had met with a sad fate. Just before the ship that bore the pilgrims to Holland sailed he had been cast into prison by the King because of his belief, and Hope was all alone. Perhaps your father will meet you some day in Amsterdam and if he told you to be patient and wait for him he will surely come.” There were friends waiting on shore for all,—brothers and fathers who had come some time before from England to make homes for them. Everybody had some place to go and Hope looked about her bewildered. Welcome to Holland, little English maid. And where are you going to live?” asked a Dutch housewife who had come over from England some time before and knew what it meant to be a stranger in a new land. Hope looked up wonderingly and then told her that she was expect- ing her father but that he had not come nor did she know when he would come. Poor little girl you shall come home with me. There is always room for one more in my home,” the woman said kindly. She took Hope’s hand and led her away from the others along the canal. The house where they stopped was made of red brick and it looked very cosy to poor little Hope. They opened the door into a quaint, shining kitchen. The floor was made of white tiles and there was a queer little fire place over which was hung a copper kettle. There were stiff white curtains at the windows and on the sill of one was a row of blos- soming plants. There was another room beyond where there was a strange bed built in the wall. John, John,’ the woman called, come in to see your new little sister. You have always wanted a playmate and here is one come to live with you.” A plump, rosy little boy with eyes as blue as Hope’s own and dressed in brown trousers and clumsy wooden shoes, entered the room. Soon they were chatting merrily like the best of friends. 19 THE REFLECTOR You may help me drive the dogs that draw the milk wagon,” said John the next morning as they ate breakfast. And so I can help earn some money for your kind mother?” Hope asked John. John had two dogs and a little two-wheeled cart to which he harnessed them every morning. Into the cart his mother put two shining pails and a long handled dipper for measuring. Off started the cart along the narrow street with Hope on one side and John on the other. At every cottage the Dutch housewives had a pleasant smile for the little English lass. The days passed with blue skies and the sun shining down upon the canal. Hope’s days with John were busy, merry ones. She too had wooden shoes now and John’s mother had made her a warm, red skirt and a little green velvet coat. Hope looked like a real Dutch girl as she skated to school every morning. There was never any place in England, Hope thought, so merry and gay as the little frozen canal in front of her new home. It seemed that everybody was on skates; the market women, the school children, and even the old doctor skated to see his sick patients. Aren’t you glad that you came to Holland to be my little sister?” asked John as they skated to school one morning. I am very glad. But, oh, John, I wish I could see my father.” Spring came early to the canal and once more the tulips burst into bloom. Hope had never seen such beautiful flowers in all her life. As the warm summer days went by Hope grew sad, for her father had not yet come and she knew that there was not much money in the home into which she had been welcomed so kindly. The only link she had to her old home and father was a golden locket which she prized very greatly. John’s mother had told her that it was worth a great deal so Hope thought to sell it to make some money. One Saturday morning when John was on an errand for his mother, Hope took her precious locket and hurried out of the house. She had decided to go down to the dyke at the coast where many merchant ships came in and where she would be sure to sell it. As soon as she reached the dyke she began to cry, Who wants to buy my locket a, pretty locket.” She was so intent on holding her treasure correctly that she collided with a man. Looking up she heard him cry. Hope, Hope, my little Hope, at last I have found you.” Father, Father! Where have you been so long?” Hope rushed into his arms and there were many explanations amid laughter and tears. 20 THE REFLECTOR Hope’s father had been released from prison many months before but he could not find Hope. All the other people who had been on the boat with Hope had gone to America and there was no one to tell Mr. Arnold where his little daughter was. Now he could make a home for her and reward John’s mother. Julia Gross, Feb. ’30. Armistice Shrill fife, shrill Beat drum, beat Cross the hill! Thru the street! Rouse the living dead. Every bell is ringing, Hail the one that said, America is singing, Peace man—Peace! Peace man—Peace! Peace man, Peace. War must cease! Honest men will preach, Earnest women teach, Peace man—Peace! Vernon Charles Grounds, Feb ’32. Told at Twilight Shyly the partng sunbeams Stole back through the painted glass, And wrapped n their garments of glory A subdued and a heavenly mass. When they fell ’round about us As we dreamed on the closing day, They mingled; the dreams and the sunbeams, And left us with shadows of grey. And after the shadows came darkness, And the painted glass tarnished black, So dark and so black ’round about us That our dreams—could they ever come back? How could such dreams ever perish, Though they seemed to have passed away Dreams gone away with the sunbeams, Away with the close of day? For when the morn has arisen From the depths of the black of night, They too shall come back with the sunbeams In the waves of its magic light. Ellen Phillips ’30. 21 THE REFLECTOR The Master Misses slT was a dreary night in the Limehouse District of London. There was ' I a thick, pea-soupy fog obstructing the vision on all sides. Not many ) people were hanging around the streets and less on the particular corner where Knife” Kelly stood. He was slovenly dressed, had a cig- arette drooping out of his mouth, a cap pulled down over his eyes, and his right hand on his namesake, a long, sharp stiletto. He had a reason for standing there that night. He needed money, and needed it badly. Pretty soon he heard footsteps. His breath came quickly and his hand tightened on the stiletto. He could see the figure coming. Who was it? He dove into the shadows and was about to attack the man when he saw that it was a Bobbie”—one of the London police. Knife” cursed his luck and started to walk up the street. Who was that on the corner? Ah! A prospect at last. He took out his knife and stuck it against the man’s ribs and demanded money. The man was just going to hand it over when Knife” heard footsteps. The Bobbie” was com- ing back! He held the knife against the man’s ribs and told him to walk along naturally with him. The Bobbie” looked at them but didn’t notice anything wrong. Knife” breathed easier, for this, he had prom- ised his mother, was to be the last job he’d do. He wanted this money to take his mother some place where she’d get well from that dread dis- ease, tuberculosis. Kelly turned his head and as he did so, his prospect began to run away. Knife,” in a rage, threw his stiletto and the man fell. He went down without a sound except for the dull thud when he hit the ground. When Kelly got there, he was stone dead. Suddenly Knife” thought of the gallows. His collar seemed to choke him. He saw himself strung up, kicking his last and his mother, on her death bed, praying for him. His next thoughts were to dispose of the body. He looked around for his stiletto but couldn’t find it. He took the man’s money and was just going to pick up the body when he heard a police whistle. He started to run and before he got home he could hardly walk. He got inside and locked the door and counted the money. Fifteen hun- dred pounds! He gave his mother the money and went out, never telling what had happened. All night Knife” hid in a cellar in fear of being captured. The next morning he disguised himself and went out. As he was walking along the street he saw the headlines of a paper, Unidentified man drops dead of heart failure”. He bought the paper and read it. Sure enough, it was the same man. But what about the knife? Ah! here it was. A stiletto was found sticking in a barrel near to where the man fell. Police unable to explain its presence.” Knife” Kelly, the master at the art of knife-throwing, had missed! The newsboy heard Kelly ex- claim, Thank God I missed for once in my life.” 22 H. Mather. THE REFLECTOR - m Lovers Night is a maiden A beauteous, moody maiden; When happy, She decks herself in star jewels, And glances in her moon mirror, Then waits For her lover, day, But sometimes when she’s lonely She doesn’t wear her star jewels, Doesn’t find her mirror, Neglects her vanity; She wraps herself around the world And cries, and cries, and cries— Day, her merry lover, Often wears a bright crown As he hovers round the world. But, too, sometimes sad, very sad, And sometimes tearful, Because he cannot see his love All the time— Destiny has made it so. But at the first burst of dawn, And at the last beam of sunset, They kiss— D. Krouse. Fores There is stillness within the towering walls, Not a bough nor a leaf is astir; There is loneliness as a lone bird calls, From her cozy home, warm as fur. A fox slinks silently through the brake Stalking for his prey; A heron flashes in a nearby lake. Awaiting his meals of the day. Swiftly the shadows gather o’er the grove, The sun sinks in the west; No longer do the foxes rove; For forest life is at rest. Harvest Lord You have given The warm rain and sunshine. Every field Ffas flourished With corn or golden wheat. But now The corn and wheat are gone, Withered stalks Grace the barren earth: Still, Within the ample barn Luscious fruit and corn Mingle with the grain. Overhead The sunny sky Smiles upon the pumpkins That are stacked along the fence. Lord, I rest In peace. Vernon Charles Grounds, Feb. ’32. 1 Life 23 Harry Kruff. THE REFLECTOR SCHOOL NEWS Latin Club LAST year you challenged us, Reflector! We have accepted the challenge and have fared well. We had a hard time getting people interested in our club because of its fancy name, Classica Sodal- itas”. Somehow or other, all Latin students are prone to avoid anything which has to do with Latin! The officers of the club have worked especially hard to devise inter- esting programs having to do with the home life of the Romans. Ref- erence libraries have been attacked feverishly in the hopes of finding something humorous and instructive. Our sponsor, Miss Howard, has shown a very deep interest in the activities of our club and has often taken part in the programs. Although we have had little experience in this line, we are planning to give a play, The Slave Girl”. We have had Christmas programs, plays, debates, speeches, recita- tions, and ancient games. We have about used up our supply of pro- grams, therefore we need new members with brand new ideas. Anyone taking Latin may join the club and take part. Our officers, at present, are: Maja Pfister, President; Marie Petru- chak, Vice President; Marie Gotschuis, Secretary; Morris Friedman, Treasurer. Marie Goetschuis, Secretary. Notes on Spanish Club sJHE Spanish Club, known to the Spanish students as El Circulo Castellano” met on October 15 in room 201. The purpose of the meeting was to reorganize and elect new officers. The present officers are: Stewart Luques, President; Stewart Malloy, Vice-President; Bruno Dall’Ava, Secretary; Curt Grob, Treasurer. The purpose of the Spanish Club is to promote interest in the study of Spanish and to better acquaint the students with Spanish cus- toms, literature and culture. All the affairs and business of the club are conducted in Spanish and at every meeting some sort of entertain- ment such as a playlet, a song, or game, is enjoyed by the members. Besides paying dues for a picture in the Reflector the members are contributing towards a trip to the Spanish Museum in New York City. The enrollment of the Spanish Club has been greatly increased by allow- ing 3-2 students as well as 4-Ts and 4-2’s to join. The members of the Spanish Club wish to take this medium to express their thanks and appreciation to Miss Kehl, their sponsor, for her untiring efforts in making the Spanish Club a success. Bruno Dall’Ava, Secretary. 25 THE REFLECTOR The Reflector Picnic 0 0 HIS year, the annual initiation of the new members of the (Reflector staff and the party tendered them, was carried out in a very new and clever manner. The staff decided to have this social assume the form of a picnic. With this in mind, the sponsors and members of the staff made several mysterious excursions to nearby stores. The scene of the picnic was to be in the rear of the old Garret Moun- tain Park. This information was withheld from the new members. As the distance from the school to Garret Mountain Park is about three miles, the sponsors were relying upon the regular school buses for transportation. Imagine their consternation when the buses failed to appear! After waiting a short time, they decided that their only recourse was to walk. Mr. Nutt very generously offered to take the teachers there in his car. The students, still in ignorance of their ultimate destination, started out with vigor and lots of confidence. I wonder how they felt as they walked and walked and still seemed no nearer to their goal? Eventually they reached the park. In a short time, they all sat down and enjoyed a substantial and welcome meal. The plentiful supply of roast corn and potatoes was quickly diminished by the determined onslaughts of the hunger-stricken and revengeful hikers. We are very grateful to Mr. Nutt for his generosity and helpfulness, and we also extend our gratitude to the sponsors, the Misses Hoffman, Brown, Spinella, and Mrs. Grammer, whose capable planning made pos- sibe the success of our first picnic. We have hopes of many future gatherings of the Staff under our present sponsors. Walter Lohmar ’30. General Organization ■ OHE General Organization assembled under the direction of Mr. lO Nutt on September 26. At the first meeting election of officers was held, the results being as follows: President, Curt Grob; Vice President, Lillian Murphy. There are thirty-eight members at present. Each member repre- sents one of the section rooms. The G. O. forms a direct contact between Mr. Nutt and the student body. On the day preceding the Dover game, the G. O. members were given tickets to sell in the Section Rooms. This method proved to be very successful. The G. O. also sold tickets for the Wood Wind Concert, which was held in the High School auditorium on October 29. The G. O. has become more important this year than before, for its duties are connected not only with Section Room work, but also Reflec- tor work. Lillian Murphy, Secretary. 27 THE REFLECTOR Honor Society Honor Society of Clifton High School was formed in June, f GN 1928. Its purpose is to increase the number of Honor Students in the high school. To be eligible to this society, one must attain an average of eighty or above in every subject, except Physical Training, for four terms. To increase the enthusiasm of the students, pins are awarded. A bronze pin is given for four consecutive terms or six non-consecutive terms, a silver pin for six consecutive terms or seven non-consecutive terms, and a gold pin for eight terms. At the first meeting the thirty-nine members who constitute the entire society were present. Of these, Stewart Malloy was elected Presi- dent, Leonie Heimann, Vice-President, and Lillian Schmidt, Secretary. Since that time, three meetings have been held and a constitution drawn up. Our meetings are very enjoyable, and we urge every student to endeavor to become a member of the Honor Society. It is the desire of the society and its sponsor, Miss Hill, to have the present membership doubled next term. Lillian Schmidt, Secretary. The Honor Society’s Party L OME of you may think that all the Honor Society does is to listen to some dry lectures or to study. But you should have been at the t-S party we had. On November 22nd the old members of the Honor Society gave a reception to welcome in the new ones. The first part of the program was given by the old members. It consisted of an address of welcome by the president, Stewart Malloy; a pantomime, which was exceedingly funny; a piano solo by Doris Edwards; and a vocal solo by Albert Krause. Last but not least, Mr. Nutt compared the High Schools of yesterday with those of today. The second part of the program was given by the new members. This happened to be their initiation. Everyone enjoyed this very much, especially a demonstration of the latest methods of feeding by Grace Wood and Alexander Hughes. We hope that next term we shall be able to welcome in a great many more students, so that they too can enjoy our good times. Beatrice Klein. Library Club (77 ELLO, Students! We’re a new club, but we’re sure you’ve fj [ heard of us, The Library Club. We take care of the Library and are learning the regular routine of Library work. We have as our sponsor, Miss Morrell and we boast a membership of 90 students. 28 THE REFLECTOR -«v At the first meeting our our club, we elected the following officers: President, Anna Van Leuween, Vice-President, Lillian Schmidt; Secretary, Dorothy Richter. We meet every Wednesday after school in Room 303. Join now! Dorothy Richter, Secretary. 4-1 Class News A T the beginning of the semester, new officers were elected to take care of the Senior 4-1 Class of 1929. Theodore Kulik was elected President; John Surgent, Vice-President; Kitty Deitz, Secretary; Steward Malloy, Treasurer; Jacoba Prins, Class Historian; John Surgent and Sam Seader, Sergeants-at-Arms. The last is a new office created to help preserve order and dignity at the meetings. The main attraction of the term was the successful Hallowe’en Dance. Bobbing for apples, fortune telling, Dance contests and novelty dances supplied entertainment for the merry crowd and the evening was one of jollity and good fun. Candy, pennants, and novelty pins have been sold at the games and though our cheery helpers have not sold so many, the interest of the Senior Class as a whole, seems so encouraging that the future just gleams with good fortune. M iss Clarkson and Mrs. Andregg, our sponsors have helped us so much in our social and business activities that without them, we should be lost. Kitty Deitz (Secretary). A 3-2’s Diary C EPT. 17, 1928. Went to the first class meeting of the new term. The same officers who held office in our 3-1 term continued in office. They are: Alfred Nordstrom, President; Verna Ridsdale, Vice-President; Dorothy Richter, Secretary; Ben Jaffe, Treasurer; and Harry Beilinson, Class Historian. Oct. 23, 1928. Today we decided to give the Junior Prom on the evening of Dec. 7th. Nov. 16, 1928. In the gym after school—A Class Party, a good time was had by all. Nov. 21, 1928. Back to the old days—A Hot Dog Sale! Great Success! Gee, Diary! I almost forgot; Miss K. Merrey and Miss E. Morrell are our sponsors. Together with the 3-1 Class they are working hard for the success of the Prom”. We’re all set for the Prom” and I am sure it will be successful. Nothing more to write now, Diary, so here’s good-bye ’till we have further activities. Dorothy Richter, Secretary. 29 THE REFLECTOR 3-1 Class r -SHE first meeting of the 3-1 class was held on Monday, Septem- f her 17. The officers who were nominated at this meeting were voted upon on September 24 with the following results: Alexander Hughes, President; Alba Belli, Vice-President; Corinne Kumlin, Secretary; Lester Cooper, Treasurer. The next important meeting was held on October 24 when it was decided to have a hot dog sale. This sale was held the following Wednes- day during the noon hour. It was the first sale of its kind in the history of the new Clifton High School. Plans were also discussed for the first social event, the Junior Prom, held on Friday evening, December 7. Corinne Kumlin, Secretary. The 3-1 Hot Dog Sale C? 1 nor DOGS! How well we remember the impatience with which we awaited the ringing of the luncheon bell. This was the day on which the 3-1’s were having their hot dog sale! The delightful aroma of boiling hot dogs which occasionally drifted through the halls and into the class-rooms, caused much comment among the students. When the bell rang, we all rushed to our section rooms and awaited the arrival of the hot-dogs. They had been cooked with great care and as a result were practically perfect. The sale, itself, was a financial vic- tory for the 3-1 class. W. Lohmar. Columbus Day jOOHE first special assembly this year was a Columbus Day program I C ably sponsored by Mrs. Anderegg of the history department. Following the flag salute, we listened to an interesting talk on National Ideals” by Lillian Murphy. After a selection by the orchestra, Thomas Reilly gave a speech which was especially fitting. As a special treat, we were favored with a violin solo played by Vincent Mesaros of the orchestra and two songs sung by the popular tenor, Jacob Kulik. As a concluding number Princi- pal Nutt addressed the assembly. Lecture on Corot - - October 17,1928 ONE of the most interesting assemblies held in the High School Auditorium this year, was the special assembly of October 17, featuring an illustrated lecture given by Miss Chanalis of Newark. Miss Chanalis, with the aid of the picture machine, described very fully the life and works of the celebrated artist, Corot. He painted many pictures, but unfortunately not all of them were accepted by the critics of that time. His masterpieces depict nature as it really is, especially in the early morning light. Evelyn Perryman ’30. 30 THE REFLECTOR ■ 5V Armistice Day Program Armistice Day Program was under the careful supervision of f C Miss C. Brown. Mr. Kaston was the Master of Ceremonies. After v the opening exercises, Mr. Kulik, the school’s famous tenor, fa- vored us with two songs, In the Garden of Tomorrow,” and Roses of Picardy”. A piano solo, Prelude in C Minor” by Rachmaninoff was skillfully played by our pianist, Mr. Fina. Miss Virginia Dair recited Our Dead” from Rupert Brook. The second half of the program was in concert form. The famous Mr. Farland, banjoist of New York, rendered several classical selections and a few popular songs, two of which were, Lilac Time” and Ramona”. Mr. Farland displayed excellent tone quality and harmony. He has played in theatres for thirty years, entertaining the music-loving audiences with his pleasant numbers. Surely, everyone enjoyed this delightful program. The Junior Prom f HE annual Junior Prom given by the 3-1 and 3-2 classes, was held 1 Oon Friday evening, December seventh. The gymnasium was tastefully decorated with orchid and purple streamers, together with colorful lanterns and floor lamps of modernistic design. At each side of the gymnasium a crimson sunset had been constructed of crepe paper, with orange and yellow streamers for rays. The sponsors, the Misses Kelly, Brown, Merry and Morrell, spent many hours assisted by the Junior girls, in collecting and arranging the decorations. Those in attendance danced until midnight to the tunes of the latest songs rendered by Freddie Weber and his Ambassadors. Punch and ice cream were served by a committee of Junior girls, attired in dainty costumes which matched the decorations. We are very grateful to Mr. Rosenfeld and several members of his physics club, for their assistance in installing the necessary wiring. The patronesses who attended were: Mesdames G. J. Smith, G. W. Smith, Burk, Eberling, Phillips, Collester and Stackpole; the Misses May- berry, Rennison, Connelly, Maurel, Marr, Beams, I. Smith and McFer- ran. The Messrs. Baker and D. Collester were also present. Walter Lohmar ’30. 32 wo’s wo HMPH puzzle : FIND TWO ROBIN-H.OOOS 'Vm- A All '.t DAWN BEFORE THE ___WALLS, , BABES IN THE WOOD YEP f ITS ME WOT ft GAIN SKiM-ES NEED5 NO Lft EL ah! psgmr EP OFF THE SIDEWALK ENTERIN SCHOOL IN ELft ER, ftNTl C.I PftTION ■—---- MISS BEAMS DOTH REI N ' LRitr again | Miss morse's hfaveh AN' MAKE IT LOUD f EVEN PRINCIPALS HAVE weaknesses CHON ' LET'S ST ART E£) GET WHO SHOVING THKee Big- eoNS THE REFLECTOR � r-—■ —. .. — - ■ ■ _ ATtiLETIO Football tOR many years Clifton High School has had the use of Doherty Oval for football and baseball. This year, unfortunately, it was condemned by inspectors. This left us with the problem of find- ing a place in which to play our games, but, Where there is a will there is a way.” Coach Donnely settled our problem by putting some of the boys to work with picks, shovels and rakes. The street department vol- unteered to help, and it was not long before we had a level and well laid out field. The next obstacle to be overcome was that of finances. To play football we would need money for uniforms, footballs and other equip- ment. In all our previous games we had been able to charge admission; but how could we sell tickets on our open field? This time the General Organization made a suggestion. They thought we should sell tags at the games, thereby making enough money to meet expenses. This met with the approval of all. Many girls volunteered to sell tags at our home games, and where we had, at first, expected to have just about enough for expenses, we now found that we would have a surplus. 36 THE REFLECTOR We have had some good games on our new field, so good, in fact, we feel well repaid for our efforts. We have lost games as well as won them, but our team deserves a great deal of credit for it has fought with great spirit and determination against many odds. The Clifton Football Team had an array of stars this year. Captain Sam Seader was one of the best line plungers in this section. He was a very able leader and was always called upon when four or five yards were needed for a first down. His style of playing differs from that of other fellows. He is quiet around the school but when he is in the game he does his best until the final whistle sounds. His seventy-five yard run for a touchdown in the Dover game, his forty-five yard run in the Passaic game and his long end runs in the Belleville game stand out. Jim Fleming, the All-Western selection of Kansas stands out as the best center ever developed in Clifton as well as the County and State. His superb playing will place him on the All-State team as it did out West. He accounted for about 50% of Clifton’s defense, and his height and strength showed up well. He is also a quiet fellow and his friendliness and cheerfulness on the team make him well-liked by his teammates and opponents. George Hughes, our outstanding punter was in his prime this season and his punts were very long. His fight and grit scared many an op- ponent and besides being the high scorer of the team he gained lots of ground. His ability to dropkick also helped the team after Mistove left. John Surgent, our fleet-footed end deserves a lot of credit for his ability to catch forwards. His speed enabled him to score two touch- downs for Clifton, one against Dover, the other against Union Hill, i Vet” Mistove, our brainy quarterback who left school was also an outstanding player. His unselfishness made him a well-liked player. His loss is greatly missed as he could diagnose plays to perfection. The Clifton Football Team had a successful season, defeating the strong teams of the state and losing to the others. The team defeated Dover 19-0, Eastside 6-0 and Belleville 14-7 and lost close games to Central, Battin and Union Hill. The record: West New York 20 Clifton 0 Central 6 Clifton 0 Dover 0 Clifton 19 Passaic 24 Clifton 0 Eastside 0 Clifton 6 Battin 14 Clifton 7 Union Hill 12 Clifton 6 Belleville 7 Clifton 14 The members of the first team: Surgent, left end; Birkland, left tackle; Raster, left guard; Fleming, center, Kansas Star; Lazorchak, right guard; Riccobono, right tackle; Schmidt, right end; Mistove, quar- terback; Hughes, fullback; Seader, left half-back; Vavaro, right half- back. The rest of the squad: De Lotto, Grimes, Koch, Seibert, Wolsten- holme, Feriuzza, Hudson, Deserhagen, Faillace, Kressinger, Lischak. 37 THE REFLECTOR WEST NEW YORK 20—CLIFTON 0 In its first football game the charges of Mr. Donnelly and Mr. Clax- ton met defeat 20-0. The team was handicapped because Turk” Birk- land, star linesman, and Vet” Mistove, our quarterback, were ineligible. This game served to stimulate in our men the spirit that victory is better than defeat; and they came home a happy group of players determined to do better. DOVER 0—CLIFTON 19 This was the first game played on the gridiron mapped out in front of the school a few days before. Judging from the skill of the Dover players in handling the ball, many believed that the game would be won by a close margin. Our boys, however, through energetic prac- tice, had already corrected the mistakes of the previous game and im- proved their play considerably. Skunk” Hughes scored the first touch- down after a thirty yard run. The Doverites were given little chance to gain anything as they had their hands full trying to keep a strong defen- sive front. A forward pass from Mistove to Captain Seader resulted in a gain of sixty yards. In the final play Surgent neatly caught a forward and ran ten yards for a touchdown. During the game, two Dover play- ers were hurt. It might also be mentioned that this game was a financial success. EASTSIDE, PATERSON 0—CLIFTON 6 This being our first league game the squad was put through another week of strenuous practice, and with a bag full of tricks our boys won the first league game 6-0. Our team showed up well against a heavier team and alter five minutes of play, Skunk” Hughes crossed the goal line with the winning touchdown. UNION HILL 12—CLIFTON 6 Having won two straight, our squad was destined to carry Union Hill’s scalp but our boys played listlessly until the last quarter when Surgent, our All-State End, caught a long forward and raced twenty yards for our touchdown. CENTRAL 6—CLIFTON 0 Enthused by their first league victory over Eastside our football team was determined to advance another notch by defeating Central but because of a light drizzle the ball fell out of our star’s hand and was scooped up by a Central man who raced for a touchdown. This was a heart-breaking defeat due to our superiority in the early frays of the game. We threatened to score at least three times but lacked the final strength to score. The game was won by Central in the last thirty sec- onds which goes to show how our team felt after battling hard during the game. 38 THE REFLECTOR PASSAIC 24—CLIFTON 0 With an immense gathering of rooters, our team traveled to the Passaic Stadium where we lost a hard fought game 24-0. The score typifies a rather loose game, but Passaic was on the go from beginning to end, and didn’t take any chance of letting us score against them. Cap- tain Sam Seader’s forty-five yard run, featured during the first half. A large snake-dance composed of Clifton rooters with musical instruments paraded the field with a coffin for the Passaic Team, keeping the stands in a continuous uproar. BATTIN, ELIZABETH 14—CLIFTON 7 Our team lost a heart-breaking game to Battin 14-7. The kicking of Hughes was outstanding as was the line plunging of Captain Seader. De Lotto showed up well in place of Mistove, who has left school. CLIFTON 14—BELLEVILLE 7 Clifton High School’s football team closed its season by soundly trouncing the highly lauded Belleville eleven, State Title aspirants, in the 39 THE REFLECTOR The Pep Meetings (P I) IP, Rip, Rip!—Rap, Rap, Rap!—Team, Team! Where are those cheers coming from? Why, from the pep meetings in the audi- vi� torium. What is the purpose of those meetings? Their purpose is to acquaint the students with the new cheers and instill them with a desire to attend all the games. These meetings are held the day before the game, thus helping to encourage our athletes. At the conclusion of each meeting Mr. Nutt usually gives a short talk concerning the progress of the team. If you have never attended one of these meetings, do come to the next one. Adelaide Ramesdorfer. BASKETBALL GAME: SENIOR GIRLS VS. FACULTY UNKNOWN to the majority of the student body, the faculty have been enjoying the benefits and fun derived from basketball. On October 31 the teachers played a team made up of senior girls. The game proved to be fast and interesting. The score was close; first one side leading and then the other until they ran up a score of: Teach- ers 13—Seniors 10. The forwards were Miss I. Smith and Miss Merry. The centers, Miss C. Smith and Miss Rennison. The guards Miss Schuster and Miss Clark- son. There are also some other teachers who play a peppy game but who were absent that day. The highlights among the absentees are Miss Ger- aldine Smith, center; Miss Doris Connolly, center; Miss Sachs, guard; Miss Hoffman, guard, and Mrs. C. Gardner, guard. The seniors who played were Edith Grenfell, Kitty Dietz, Maude Kendall, Lillian Murphy and Anna Van Leeuwen. Dot Lennon, due to the fact that she was unable to play because of a twisted ankle, refereed the game. Leonie Heimann ’29. Sung to the Tune of “Jingle Bells” Whooper up! Whooper up! Whooper up some more! It’s Clifton High School’s football team That we are rooting for. We’ve got the stuff, We’re not the bluff, Our pep has come to stay, Here we go, we’re not slow We’re going to win today. 40 V. L. THE REFLECTOR In the Girls' Gym Chatter, chatter here and there, Chatter, chatter everywhere! Groans and shrieks are in the line; Half the girls are not in time. Where’s my middy? Who’s got a pin?’ That’s not all, not half the din! Well, you know girls will be girls. Oh my! some one broke her pearls. Yes, it’s awful to dress for gym Oh! yes, boys, laugh, laugh and grin When you see us on the run, You just think it’s lots of fun. Oh! my dear, do I look all right? After gym I’m always a fright.” One minute for the bell to ring Shoes not tied, the laces go bing”! The warning bell, the next one, too; Oh dear me, I can’t tie this shoe.” A mad dash for the third floor The last bell rings when by the door! Eva Lf.berecht 2-1. Thoughts of a Football Oh! dear, I’m glad the winter’s past, And spring is here again! For ever since September I’ve known a lot of pain. Up, up and down the muddy ground How often have I rolled And seemed to hear at every bound, Hurrah! a goal, a goal!” I cannot understand at all What meant that noisy shout, Nor why a handsome leather ball Should be so kicked about. I went wherever I was told Across the grassy plain, And when to one far end I’d rolled, They kicked me back again. It really is a certain fact, Whatever you may say, That boys, I know, will sometimes act In quite a funny way. And so I’m glad the winter’s over And spring is here again, For ever since September I’ve known a lot of pain. Loda Brundage, June ’30. 41 tMWcr G60R.tl E E 00 'TOUCHDOWN] L CLIFTON INS J WE WANT A TOUCHDOW - THE FOOTBALL HERO score: CLIFTON 0 ; OPPONENTS 3 1 MINUTE TO PLAY - A CLEAR FIELD! ► 8 YARDS TO GO ? BUT—- ' ''Qh ENEMY'S BALL ! ENTER THE ONE 1 AND ONLY-GEORGE HUGHES' . . , ;, fta'i C itRPS T v; ■fj p M� i HERE COMES - GEORGE ! A UGHE5 TO THE; RESCUE ! FUMBLE THE REFLECTOR Alumni Excerpts UR September meeting proved a happy reunion. Mr. Nutt, who was present at the meeting, addressed the members and extended his best wishes for a successful year. At this meeting we decided to present The Goose Hangs High”. Tryouts were held and the cast selected. Mr. Charles Hilton was ap- pointed to coach the play. At the October meeting the play committee was selected: Mr. Joseph Fox, Chairman Miss Erna Gemeinhardt Miss Frieda Hilbert Miss Helen Richter Miss Ceyl McNamara Miss Lilah Robinson Mr. John Mikulik Mr. Robert Train Mr. Paul Erber Mr. Ernest Tomai Mr. Alexander Redchuck At the October meeting the play committee was selected: Mr. Joseph Fox, Chairman, Misses Erna Gemeinhardt, Frieda Hilbert, Helen Richter, Ceyl McNamara, Lilah Robinson, Messrs. John Mikulik, Robert Train, Paul Erber, Ernest Tomai, Alexander Redchuck. At this meeting we elected our officers for the coming year. The results were as follows: President—Mr. Arthur Hardt Vice President—Mr. John Mikulik Secretary—Miss Lydia M. Brunt Treasurer—Mr. Paul Erber Our play was the big November event. Due to the splendid coach- ing of Miss Vorrath and Mr. Hilton, and the very fine acting of the cast, we declared the play a big success. Mr. Hardt appointed a new Good and Welfare” committee as follows: Mr. John Mikulik, Chairman; Misses Freida Hilbert, Elsie Mar- shall, Alma Tomai, Messrs. Geo. Kulik, August Lykles. We held one meeting in the dressmaking room. Two of our num- ber made new dresses while the others discussed pros and cons of a bas- ketball team. 44 THE REFLECTOR The Alumni Association takes this opportunity to congratulate the members of the graduating classes of 1929. It is our earnest hope that you will become one of us at the February meeting. The Association is planning a busy season, and we are depending upon your help and co-operation. Will you become a member? We hope your answer is “Yes” and we extend a most sincere welcome. The Alumni, L. M. B. (Sec.) Herbert Uhlig, a former Clifton High School student has secured high honors at Brown Uniersity. The High School is proud of the won- derful record Mr. Uhlig has made, and wishes him continued success in his work. George Barna, the former Clifton High School football star, and the Captain of the 1928 Hobart football team, has received a position on the second All-American football team of the New York Sun. In being placed on the All-American team, Mr. Barna has received an honor that is given to few, and one that he has earned by his fine playing. From the Class of June 1928: At Montclair State Teachers’ College: Dorothy Smith, Ruth Hornby, Mary Petruska, Mary Looss, Ceyl McNamara, Adeline Mair, Betty Vogler, Anna Grazioso, Mabel Hanson, Anna Breeman, Mildred Levine, May Cluff, Howard Kelly. At New York University: Edwin Boyle. At St. Joseph’s Hospital: Dorothy McAleer. At Passaic General Hospital: Emily De Mattia. At Paterson Normal School: Evelyn Erler, Hildur Swanstrom, Marie Jorlett, Marie Smith. At Business: Grace Atkins, August Fersch, Helen Morkish, Erna Gemeinhardt, Margaret Sturm. 45 THE REFLECTOR REFLECTIONS Teacher (annoyed by boy who chews upon his pencil): Wouldn’t you rather eat your pencil with salt, to make it more appetizing?” Miss Merrey (English Class): Razen, is this sentence correct? On a slight rise of ground stood Napoleon feet apart, head thrust forward, hands clasped behind him.” Razen: No, his name was Napoleon Bonapart. St St St MISUNDERSTOOD Miss McFaren (Home Hygiene class) : What kinds of aches are there?” Voice from the rear: Good eggs and bad eggs.” Mr. Collester: Then the Queen Bee decides to get married.” Student: Where does she go then?” Mr. Collester: Oh, probably to Montreal or Niagara Falls.” Soph.: Do you know that freshy over there? Freshy: Yea, I sleep next to him in General Science. st Mr. Rosenfeld: Didn’t I tell you to notice when the glue boiled over? Ernie: I did. It was quarter past ten. Teacher: Use the word embrace in a sentence. John: May I embrace you? Teacher: I want to see you after school. St St «■ Sub: Fleming fell into a stupor after the game. Turk: Somebody’s always leaving the lid off the stupor. 46 THE REFLECTOR Sunny: I’m proud to have been born in Clifton. Bob: What part? Sunny: All of me. � Mr. Collester: Miss Grieves, you name five substances in which car- bohydrates are found. Miss Grieves: Grapes, honey,—that’s all I know. Mr. Collester: Oh, sugar. Mr. Collester: What is Bacteria? Miller: Bacteria is the rear entrance to a cafeteria. «• Miss Smith (at the board): Is my figure all right? Mr. Collester: Er, er, yes, certainly. Miss Mayberry: Explain the process of refining cane sugar. Revack: The sugar is brought to the refiners where the cane is crushed and pulverized until the sugar becomes distracted. Miss Merry: What is a tinder box? (Silas Marner) Bordner: A cigarette lighter. «• Miss Richter: The score is three-three. Miss Kievit: In whose favor? RATTLE BRAIN Teacher: Will you please answer my question? Student: I did, nodded my head. Teacher: Well, you don’t expect me to hear it rattle way up here, do you? Student: Will you criticize my draw- ing of this banana? Mrs. Grammer: It’s very good. Where’s the banana? Student: Oh, we just ate it! 47 THE REFLECTOR Miss Hoffmeiester (on first day of term): Now let’s see how many of us are here. Miss Klein: I think all of us are here. Miss Smith: Don’t forget that it was soft coal he fell on. Rubenstein: It’s lucky for him it wasn’t hard. «• Miss Veteel (in French, translating): He took a plum and wrote. Civics teacher (reading names of cabinet members): Coolidge is President, Kellogg is Secretary of State—” Bright Student: What state?” Freshman: When I say, 'I am handsome,’ what tense am I speak- ing in?” Senior: Past tense.” «• Miss Spinella: Who was the young lady that translated this lesson? Mr. Goodman (absentmindedly) : I did! ❖ Sr Miss Merrey (during spelling iesson) : Do you ever have trouble with bicycle”? Student: Yes; trying to ride it. Miss Spinella to student chewing gum: James, in the basket.” Teacher: John, what do you know about the Caucasian Race? John: I wasn’t there, I went to the foot- ball game. 43 THE REFLECTOR My Studies In English I do fairly well, I might improve, but who can tell? Oh! second period I have Gym; We need exercise to keep us trim. In German—ah! I was exempt Which proves that studying is worth the attempt. Then comes Latin—it makes me sore When I think of taking it three years more! Next comes lunch, we all have fun Listening to news from everyone. Fifth period study, that’s the best It gives me a chance for a little rest. And then Biology, it’s not my hobby To take apart an animal’s body Last comes Algebra in which I’m not wise But don’t you worry, I’ll spring a surprise. Blanche Burch ’32. In Our School JF e Have— Nichols but no Dimes. Grammar but no English. A Hill but no Mountain. A Nutt but no Bolt. Beams but no Nails. A Lane but no Path. A Merrey but no Sad. A Baker but no Butcher. A Brown but no Black. A Firman but no Policeman. A Smith but no Carpenter. A Richard but no Almanac. Fred Florian. Sayings of a Seer Be ye Merrey” and cheerful. Be ye not Morse” and sour. Be ye the soul of thrift—save your Nichols”. Be ye wise—gather the Nutt” in due season. Wear ye not a Dowd” face. Ye must bear defeat without Howells” of protest. Ye must remember that Morrel” is a builder of character. Be ye as a Gardener”—plant seed that will bear good fruit. Vernon Grounds ’32. 49 THE REFLECTOR ■ ev Copy of a Letter JVritten by Joe Dodge, Freshman, to His Friend, Allan Hamilton. Clifton High School, February 28, 1925. Dear Al: Well, I’m writing to tell you what I think of High School. It’s all right, being a student, but it’s worse, being a Freshman. When I entered school, everything went along smoothly. I selected my course and sub- jects, and settled down to work. I didn’t have any trouble and I looked down on the world as a bird does from a high tree. However, a bird hasn’t a Senior to fear, but I have. From the minute I settled down to work, the Senior settled down to work upon me. Why, it’s torture. You can’t move, without having a Senior upon your neck. It’s Freshie, do this” and Freshie, do that.” When I get to be a Senior, I’ll not begrudge my fellow students the privilege of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Your suffering and hopeful friend, Joe. Copy of a Letter Written by Joe Dodge, Senior, to His Friend, Allan Hamilton. Clifton High School, February 28, 1928. Dear Al: I haven’t written to you in a dog’s (or teacher’s) age; so here goes: Well, I’ve completed three years of High School and I’m now a Senior (spelt with a capital letter). I certainly get a thrill out of High School, but the biggest is, acting like a Senior. A Senior’s chief duty is studying rare animals. And, the rarest of these is a thing known as the Freshman. I don’t know where the man part of Freshman comes in. But, fresh, why, they make a newly-laid egg feel like a Civil War veteran. These things (the freshman, not the egg) must be shown how to behave and to bow to their superiors. And, it is up to us Seniors to perform this noble, manly, and beneficent work. They must be taught to walk with humble manners and bent heads; to talk with shrinking and faltering voice; and, to obey the commands of their superiors, the Seniors. I shall give the best year of my life to diagnosing this worm. Where there must be a Senior there must be a Freshman, and, Ne’er the twain shall meet.” Yours, so Joe Dodge. THE REFLECTOR Foreign Lands (With apologies to R. L. Stevenson) A Freshman's First Day in Clifton High Up into the Clifton High Who should go but little I? I held my books with both my hands And looked abroad on foreign lands. I saw the auditorium wide In which the principal did preside And many other places more That I had never seen before. I saw the other pupils pass Their way they knew, not I, alas Those awful stairs go up and down To guess them right brings sure renown. If I could find a way to go To study hall or gym I know If I could find the Latin room I would not feel I’d met my doom. The great front doors now open wide With great relief I rush outside The day is done but many more Must pass before I am a Sophomore. John Zacharias ’32. Nonsense Take a book home, Don’t study, Come to school, Not ready. Chew in classes, Get caught, Teacher gives you A big naught. Tarry in halls, Come in late, And after school, Urgent date! Your big locker, What’s in there? The Senior Play, Whata wow! Coat, books, gym shoes, More room—rare. Actors, sponsors, They know how. Yanowicz ’29. 51 ENIOR ECTICN THE REFLECTOR History of 4-2 Class Monday—November 14 PISTORY TEACHER: (glancing at the record book of the 4-2 class)— Mr. Gies, kindly state the prehistoric facts of the Cultural High Society, more commonly known as Clifton High School.” Gies: Before their organization, they were simply called the Freshmen of Clifton High School. At that time, February 1925, their total membership, although not actually organized, included about one hundred forty-six.” History teacher (astounded) : You must have studied today! You’re improving! Now Mr. Luques, you like discussions. What can you say about the present membership and welfare of this society?” Luques: Eh—Miss Hoffmeiester, do you mean about the increase or decrease of members?” Miss Hoffmeiester: Yes, that’s exactly what I mean.” Lucques: Well, sad to relate, there has been a decrease in member- ship—in fact, there remains only about one-quarter of the original number. However, it’s still functioning—strong—making up for its lost members, many of whom did not realize until too late, the real and in- calculable value of a high school education.” Miss Hoffmeiester: Fine, but you have left out an important item. Miss Weiner, can you name some activities?” Miss Weiner: Officially organized after two years of existence, a Hallowe’en Dance was successfully staged on October 28. Most of the time was spent in studying.” Miss Hoffmeiester: All right! Now we’ll hear about the essentials from Miss McIntosh.” Miss McIntosh: The society—” Miss Hoffmeiester: A little louder, please, Miss McIntosh.” Miss McIntosh: The society chose for its motto, No victory with- out labor,” which has since been illustrated very profoundly. The flower is the sweet pea, and the colors green and white.” Miss Hoffmeiester: The class has done very well today and may now have a study period!” Next Day Mrs. Grammar: I’m teaching today because Miss Hoffmeiester is purchasing the class rings. Mr. Reilly, tell us about the events during the fourth year of C. H. S.’ existence. I see you’re very anxious to recite!” S3 THE REFLECTOR Mr. Reilly (blushing): There was a Farewell Dance to the Seniors on April 27, which was a success, socially. Also, a cake sale was held on March 22 which aided the society financially. Caps and pennants were sold during the term—to a lesser degree of success!” Mrs. Grammar (looking doubtfully at De Vido): I hope you have studied today? (His grieved protest stirred her.) All right Mr. De Vido, you tell us about the play which the society had decided to give.” De Vido: As you all know, the C. H. S. intends to stage a most wonderful production, which, be it to your education and 'inward scope of comprehension’ to visualize, was a most marked and excellent success on Broadway, and indeed in the uttermost parts of this continent.” Mrs. Grammar (with a broad smile): Very well told. Now, Mr. DalPAva, do you find any further activities to aid financial conditions?” Dall’Ava (with his quaint drawl) : They decided to sell Christmas cards and are making out fairly well—so I’ve heard.” Mrs. Grammar: Miss Stevens, how about the sale of tickets?” Miss Stevens: Oh—eh—er—sale of tickets did you say? I’ve heard they’re selling fine and it is the hope of every one that the house will be full. And—have you heard the news?—C. H. S. is going to Wash- ington!!” Next Day After Miss Hoffmeiester: Class, didn’t that C. H. S. Play come off won- derfully well last week?” Class: Oh yes! Never better: I’ll say!” Next Week Mrs. Grammar: Say, I just heard that the Washington trip was wonderful—and thoroughly enjoyed by all who went. VIRGINIA HAGEMAN, Class Historian. Class Prophecy for Class of February 1929 C S the train rolled swiftly on, I took my watch from my pocket X and glanced at it. In five more minutes I should be at my destin- X ation, Clifton, the place of my old High School days. This was the tenth year of my absence and coming back now sent a feeling of eager anticipation through me. Approaching the station, I noticed that all the old scenes of my school days had changed: New buildings had sprung up and it didn’t seem like home to me any more. 54 THE REFLECTOR At last! The train stopped and I was being jostled towards the rear of my car by many other people, all in a hurry to get off the train. Finally I got to the end of the car and stepped down onto the station platform. Porters were running here and there, people moving in all directions, between baggage and trucks galore, and all the other things connected with station environment. I passed on, wonderingly, through the beautiful new station, mar- veling at its wonderful architecture. Now, as I approached the exit, new sounds reached my ears. The hum of autos, airplanes and other traffic noises; the frantic taxi drivers yelling for passengers. Finally I decided to take a taxi to the home of one of my old friends who was going to tell me all of the latest news of the city. As I approached one of the taxi drivers, I recognized Bobby” Levine, who flung the door wide open for me. But as I took a second glance at Bobby” I saw he was very well attired and I began to wonder. When I introduced myself, he knew me at once. He told me he was the manager of the City Taxi Co. and was doing a lot of business. Three cheers for Bobby! He offered to show me the sights and we were soon speeding through a great metropolis. Now,” said Bobby, I suppose you’re wondering about some of the other classmates. Well, you remember Bednarz; he is a very prom- inent business man and is awarding a scholarship to the bright business students in Clifton. “As for Dall’Ave, after ten years of hard study and meditation, he has become a reader of Shakespearian plays and is planning to thrill his next audience with an impersonation of Shylock. And De Vido is one of Hollywood’s foremost actors. He has just finished a gang picture derived from the life he had with the B. B. I’s. Tommy Fedor is appearing on Broadway as one of the leading jazz kings. He has his own orchestra called, 'Fedor’s Furious Furors’. Our old friend Ben Goldberg is a song publisher and has written a great many notable pieces. Curt Grob is the leading architect of the eastern section of the United States. He is a master draughtsman. Noisy Geis is running a brand new dancing revue in which he demonstrates the latest dance steps to perfection. Dave Kerchesky has finally settled down and has become a model husband. He also runs a great chain of shoe stores throughout the Atlantic coast. Chuck Kaeffer has written a book upon 'The Chewing Gum Method of Concentration’. We don’t know whether it’s a success or not. Stewie Luques, because of his scientific bent, has made a fortune in the discovery of the 'Missing Element’. ss THE REFLECTOR Menegus is another one of our popular song writers. He publishes under the title of 'Fits and Spasms’. Our old friend, Eddie Rubsamen, is a very successful counsellor- at-law. Thomas Reilly, because of his backing of the Democratic party in such a spirited way, has been given the position as Campaign Man- ager for 1940. He is a Doctor of Medicine, too, practicing the 'Kill or Cure’ method. Billy Jackson, through his experience as property manager of our play in 1928, has become a very enthusiastic collector of antiques. Ken Steele undecided as to whether he should become a second John Barrymore, or Caruso, or both, made his debut last evening as bass soloist of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Jake Kulick has become so attached to dramatics through his experience in the Senior Play that he has followed it up and now owns his own theatre. Rose, a new comer to our class in 1928, has become treasurer of the largest Clifton bank. Lee has come in great prominence as a radio announcer. And there is the office of Clifton’s own dentist, Johanna Cornelisse, who has been very successful, because of her 'puli’. And Laura Klein is kept busy with her work in the Salvation Army. Oh, and another piece of news! Rose Lipowitz received a scholar- ship from Mr. Bednarz because of her speed in typing. And you remember that tiny girl, Doris Edwards, well, she’s writ- ten a book on 'Woman Is Not to Be Measured by Inches’. For the sake of some poor unfortunate who can’t seem to gain that certain popularity plus, Lorraine Garratt has written a book divulging her method of swaying the strong but susceptible sex. Esther Zaentz has been rather busy lately trying to discover the values of getting up early. Dorothy Walton has at last achieved her desire to become a suc- cessful chorus girl. Do you remember that conscientious girl, Virginia Hageman? She certainly deserves the success which she has attained as the President of the 'Women’s Foreign Missionary Society’. 56 THE REFLECTOR That elaborately dressed show window on the corner is that of Lillian Schyling’s Beauty Salon, which she has recently opened. Hortense Stevens has become a prominent artist. She has success- fully decorated the interior of Clifton’s foremost homes. And our reliable girl, Bessie Kosloff, is now one of Clifton’s pop- ular school teachers. You have no doubt heard that Theresa Wurst is private secretary to Col. Lindbergh. Mathilda Sacco has finally succeeded in having people look up to her—now that she is teaching Kindergarten. Marjorie lies has recently opened lies’ 'Isle of Fashion’, an exclusive dress shop. Our Clifton girls certainly shine in athletics, now that Eunice Birkland is teaching them all the latest stunts. And we have a new head in our English Department—Marie Pala- tini. Last evening Ada Johnson gave a lecture on a new method of put- ting up hair without any 'bobby pins’.—She speaks from experience. Elsie Hoffman is considered one of the peppiest cheer leaders of the college she is now attending. Another popular ballet dancer is our own Marion Cooke. Sadie Okonowsky has made final preparations for a piano concert at which she will make her debut. Because of her love for Spanish, Sylvia Slavin has left for Spain to continue her studies in the language. Sophia Talipsky is taking a special course in portrait painting. Helen Okonowsky is now principal of one of the finest high schools of our state. And another school teacher, Evelyn McIntosh, has attained success through the use of these slogans which she uses in her class: 'Children should be seen and not heard’, and 'Speak when spoken to’.” Bruno Dall’Ava, Evelyn McIntosh, Helen Okonowsky, Kenneth Steele. 57 SENIOR PLAY THE REFLECTOR The Senior Play LITTLE WOMEN,” as presented by the Senior Class, was brilliantly successful. Joe”, the principal character, was played by Hortense Stevens, who as the family tomboy, brought shouts of laughter from the audience with her boyish speech and actions and her pranks as an amateur play writer and actress. Her devotion to Beth and her grief at the thought of losing her beloved little sister were done so naturally that it was hard to realize that we were just watching a play. Beth’s” part was played by Marion Cook who did a difficult piece of acting in a truly artistic manner. Kenneth Steele, possessed of a musical and sympathetic voice, and with a fine understanding of situations, made an adorable Laurie”. Dorothy Walton as Meg” and Stewart Luques as “John Brook” made a charming pair of lovers. Stewart was especially good as the proud young father of twins. Amy’s” penchant for big words and her ambition to go to Rome and become a great artist were pleasingly done by Doris Edwards. Prof Bhear’s” awkward but very sincere wooing of Jo” was con- vincingly accomplished by Bruno Dall’Ava. Evelyn McIntosh made a sweet and motherly Marmee” ably sup- ported by Thomas Reilly as Mr. March”. The elderly, dignified neighbor, Mr. Laurence” was well done by Aubrey Geis, who seemed to take readily to long, gray hair and a cane. Maria Palatini, as Hannah” the maid, lent a note of humor and Johanna Cornelisse as “Aunt March” entertained her audience with her fits of contrariness. The costumes, too, deserve comment. The boys wore the fitted trousers and long coats of the period, with ruffled shirts, stocks, beaver hats and all. The girls were sweetly quaint in long, billowing skirts, and waists with undersleeves. Some of the dresses were genuine old gowns of the 1860’s while others were correct reproductions. The skating costume worn by Doris Edwards in the third act was the cause of hearty applause and much favorable comment. Jacob Kulik, Richard Van Hine and William Jackson deserve much credit for their assistance and Raymond Kievit as electrician merits the highest commendation. The special music furnished by our orchestra helped to round out the performance to an artistic completeness. In short, the performance did great credit to the successful coaching of Miss Kerwin. 59 THE REFLECTOR The Class Will £■7 JE the Class of February 1929, being in sound disposing mind and Vv J memory an considering the youthfulness of the Class of June 1929, do make and declare this to be our Last Will and Testa- ment, as follows: First. After discharging all of our duties to our school and school- mates, we do give and bequeath Our mature years and discretion, our broad understanding of and sympathy for human weakness, and our agreeable, sound and democratic spirit. To the entire class of June 1929 to have and to hold, to cherish and to appreciate. Second. To the June Class of 1929, we desire to give special bequests to its individuals who, we hope, will accept them in the true spirit of the occasion. Thomas Reilly, because he is very big hearted and wishes success to all those he will soon leave behind, bequeaths to Albin Snadyc, Samuel Karp, and Charles Vander Kraats, his skill to participate in all kinds of discussions. Stewart Luques leaves his graceful manners and poetic strands of hair to William Fitzgibbon, Lillian Schmidt and Sadie Kat Laurine Garratt bequeaths her propensity to act as a vamp to Dorothy Krause, Leonia Heiman and Helen Braun. Better watch your step, boys! Hortense Stevens bequeaths her unusual dramatic powers to Betty Watts and Julia Finamore. What a Senior Play will be produced next term. Curt Grob after much deliberation and coaxing has consented at last to bestow his argumentative powers and collegiate stride upon those less fortunately equipped, namely Rea Muth, Ben Delaney and John Van Dillen. David Kerchesky deems it necessary to leave to Mary Comiskey, Mildred Van Vladricken, Theodore Kulik and Louis Fraulo his shyness and bashfulness. Here’s hoping the teachers will have some peace. Eunice Birkland willingly sacrifices her ability to master cosmetics and the He’s” to Hilda Bender, Mildred Ackerman and Edith Price. Aubrey Gies generously offers his dulcid voice and his conscientious earnestness to be divided between Andrew Doremus, Stewart Malloy, Helen Vnuk and Cora Ayres. Dorothy Walton bequeaths her ability to master English to Rose Alessi, Sylvia Reeves, Freddie Shierse, and Caesar Celline. Now they will never have to be afraid of exams. 60 THE REFLECTOR Robert Levine leaves his self-confidence to John Zemlansky, John Surgent, Jacoba Prins, and Jeanne Heritage. Oh what a debating club they will have! Johanna Cornelisse generously bequeaths her confectionery chumi- ness to Edith Ruedebush, Grace Amato, Louis Lefelar and Arthur De Luca. A1 Menegus promises to leave in secret code his methods of vamping a man-hater to Louis Meringoff, Harry Kruyff, and John Miedema. Doris Edwards leaves her powers over the God of Shrinkage to Patricia Shea, Jimmie Fleming, Myrtle Williamson, and Alfreda Fox. Now we won’t see a lot of feet in the isles. Sadye Okonowsky leaves her angelic smile and thoughtful expres- sion to Joseph Addy, Paul Kreisinger, Anna Tomayko, and Anna Kruger. Kenneth Steele leaves his Beau Brummel appearance together with his histrionic and cooperating ability to Peter Ossi, Morris Stern, Howard Holden and Raymond Kievit. Evelyn McIntosh leaves her low musical voice and her quiet beauty to Kitty Deitz, Evelyn Thorpe, Maude Kendall and Edith Grenfell. No trouble in selecting a mother-part for next senior play. Bennie Goldberg willingly leaves to Carl Froehlich, Ernest Wolsten- holme, Virgina McAleer and Elise Tschuden his ability to squeeze all treasuries to an unbelievable extent. Our class believes in economy. Bessie Kozloff bequeaths her love of Normal School English to Helen Stewart, Emma Parana, Edward Revak and William Heimstra. Marie Palatini leaves her cleverness in superior wisdom to Loretta Brunt, Helen Wetzel, Felix Yanowicz and David Muth. Fred De Vido leaves his extensive vocabulary and mania for answer- ing questions to James Reade, Howard Hudson, Marie Barsar and Anna Van Leeuwen. The coming 4-2’s will be quite able to conduct the Ques- tion box” in the Clifton Times. Marian Cooke leaves her musical talent and a roll of flypaper to Myrtle Miller, Sam Karp, Aldo Sala and Sam Seador so they may stick on the honor roll. Brun Dall’Ava leaves his original ways of expressing himself and his seriousness of manner to Charles Sherman, Robert McCall, Grace Miller and Madeline Schmidt. Esther Zaentz leaves her poise to Helen Fleisher. What a chorus girl Helen will make. Theresa Wurst bequeaths to Helen Dudasik her prompting ability. May she be appreciated. Virginia Hageman leaves her unearthly sweetness and ability for ticket selling to Philip Rubin and George Hollander. What a financial success the next senior play will be. 61 THE REFLECTOR Albert Bednarz leaves his business ability to John Hogan and George Speronello. Elsie Hoffman leaves her golden tresses to Eleanor Hull. We hope he? likes blondes. Edward Rubsamen leaves his publicity ability to Charles Koch. Sponsors have no fears! Ada Johnson leaves to Maude Kendall her patience as a future school teacher. We feel that Maude will soon be teaching the kindergarten. Rose Lipowitz leaves Irving Silverstein her auburn tint. Some like them tall, dark and handsome but—others—oh! Charles Kaeffer leaves his drags with the teachers to Thomas Freed- man. How the 4-2’s will envy Tommy. Lillian Schyling leaves her baby blondness to Baldwin Sala. What a hit he’ll make. William Benkendorf is the happy possessor of William Jackson’s ability in gathering props”. The coach has already been notified. Jacob Kulik leaves his unusual vocal powers to Minnie Hackim. Thomas Fedor leaves his self-esteem to Marie Carlett. What a future! Sylvia Slavin leaves her natural waves to Agnes Doremus. Agnes will no longer be a friend of her hairdresser. Hazel Pulis leaves to Lillian Murphy her ability in physical training. Mrs. Stackpole will have good material for her exhibitions next term. We hereby appoint our esteemed principal, Mr. Walter F. Nutt, to be executor of this our last will and testament in witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this twenty- seventh day of November in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. THE FEBRUARY CLASS OF 1929. Subscribed by the February Class of 1929. The testator named in the foregoing will in the presence of each of us and at the time of making such subscription the above instrument was declared by the said testator to be the last will and testament, and in the presence of each other, signed our names as witnesses. Doris M. Edwards, Dorothy D. Walton, Albert Bednarz, Fred De Vido. 62 THAT WASHINGTON TRIP T HE REFLECT O R THOMAS REILLY Toni” Homo maxima ambitionis.’’ General Organization ’27, Honor Society ’27-’28, Class Captain ’28, Class President ’29, Debating Club ’26-’27-’28, President Athletic Association ’28, Senior Play, Junior Patrol ’28. FRED DE VIDO Divy” That inward scope of comprehension.’’ Senior Class Vice-President, Glee Club ’28, Biology ’26, Physics ’27, Basketball ’27. BRUNO DALL 'AVA Brownie” Still waters run deep”—and serious. Senior Class Secretary, Spanish Club Secre- tary, Senior Play, Junior Patrol, Biology ’26, Basketball. HORTENSE STEVENS Ted” Oh Hamlet, thou hast cleft my heart in twain.’’ Senior Class Treasurer, French Club ’27-’28, Senior Play, Reflector ’27-’28. 64 THE REFLECTOR ALBERT BEONARZ Al” Thy modesty is a credit to thy merit.” Glee Club ’28, Spanish ’28, Physics, Biology, Basketball. MARION COOKE Cookie” First be sure it’s light and then go to bed.” Glee Club ’27, Senior Play ’28, Basketball ’27. JOHANNA CORNELISSE Jo” Perhaps 1 am occupied an hour and a half, perhaps three hours”—with homework. Senior Play, Spanish Club. DORIS EDWARDS Dorie” I’m small and somewhat tame.” Spanish Club, Senior Play. BENJAMIN GOLDBERG Benny” Do thy little stroke of work.” Spanish Club ’28. LAURINE GARRATT Larry” 1 don’t care a bit about that” (School). Glee Club ’26. 65 THE REFLECTOR CUR T GROB He softly blushed.” Baseball ’27-’28, Asst. Mgr. Football ’27, Manager Football ’28, Spanish Club Treasurer, President of G. O., Vice-President Current Events Club, Junior Patrol. VIRGINIA MAGEMAN Ginger” With look demure as any saint and not a sign of rouge and paint.” French Club ’27-’28, Class Historian ’29. ELSIE HOFFMAN Johnny” Oh what a rogue am I.” Glee Club ’28, Spanish Club ’28. NICHOLAS HUDAK Nick” A man is known by the silence he keeps. WILLIAM JACKSON Bill” There is safety in numbers.” CHARLES JACQUA Jake” I cannot recall any form of man who is not superfluous sometimes.” Camera Club, Senior Play ’28. 66 THE REFLECTOR ADA JOHNSON ''This humor creates her no enemies. General Organization ’28. CHARLES KAEFFEK Demo” Let us he gay while we may.” Basketball ’27, Personality Leader. DAVID KERCHE5KY Dave” There’s no mischief in this man.” Glee Club ’28, Physics Club ’27, Biology Club ’26. LAURA KLEIN Laurie” Prudence is the virtue of the senses.” Glee Club ’25-’26-’27-’28, Peronality Lead- er ’27. BESSIE KOZLOFF Bess” Patience is a virtue.” Glee Club, Spanish Club. JACOB KUL1K Jake” Ah! ’Tis the gift of song!” Glee Club ’26-’27-’28, Biography ’26, Cur- rent Events Club ’27, Basketball ’27-’28. 67 THE REFLECTOR ROSE LIPOWITZ Rosie” In quietness doth she excell.” STEWART LLQUES Stcwie” An affable and courteous gentleman.” Senior Play, Vice-President of Class ’27, President Spanish Club ’28, Orchestra ’26-’27- ’28. evelyn McIntosh Scottie” Innocence and a virgin modesty!” Spanish Club ’28, Glee Club ’28, Honor Society ’28, Class Treasurer ’27. ALDO MENEGUS Megs” Whoever attracts my attention shall have it.” Glee Club ’28, Physics Club ’27, Biology Club ’26, French Club ’26-’27, Basketball. HELEN OKONOWSKY I never saw a busier person than she seemed to be.” Debating Club President ’27, Debating Club Vice-President ’28. Biology Club ’26, Biography Club ’26-’27, Honor Society ’27-’28, Glee Club ’25-’26-’27- ’28, Latin Club ’28. SADIE OKONOWSKY Sid” Ob for the life of ease!” Biology Club ’26, Biography Club ’26-’27, Debating Club ’27-’28, Glee Club ’25-’26-’27- ’28. 68 tup: reflector MARIE PALATINI Mary” ''With a smile that was child like.” Senior Play, Glee Club, French Club. HAZEL PULIS The human mind is a great mystery.” MINNIE REID Min” That eternal giggle!” JOHN ROSE Johnnie” Who so loveth instruction loveth knowledge.” Debating Club ’26, Reflector Staff ’28. EDWARD RUBS A MEN Eddie” For crying out loud.” Manager Class Basketball, Business Manager Senior Play. MATILDA SACCO Till” She makes a nice cheery little courtesy and looks quite sweet.” 69 THE REFLECTOR SYLVIA SLAVIN' Sibb” Society is the stage on which, manners are shown.” Glee Club ’25, ’26, ’27. KENNETH STEELE Ken” I have within myself much that pleases me.” Junior Patrol ’28, Senior Play. FEED VEE HAGEN Contain yourself!” Spanish Club ’27-’28, Senior Play, Basket- ball ’27-’28. DOROTHY WALTON Dot” Slow tolls the village clock the drowsy hour.” THERESA WU1RST Theresa’s eyes are full of laughter.” ESTHER ZAENTZ She’s constantly on the run. And is always full of fun.” Debating Club ’28. 70 THE REFLECTOR Commercial 2-2 Class February 1929 Eleanor Brill Mary Gertrude Conroy Joseph Donnelly Hildegard Erler Melva Anna Herinya Walter Mihalik Gertrude Peter Welma Prestis Andrew Roskos Gertrude Schuetze Gertrude Weber Margaret Woodier Evelyn Zanetti Nellie Tymkevich 71 THE REFLECTOR 72 Index to Advertisers Alert Garage Service Station.................28 Andy’s Market..................................21 Aristocrats ...................................30 Balogh, Henry E................................29 Harbour, John C................................21 Barthold’s Delicatessen Confectionery Co....20 Barton and Co..................................21 Becker, Chas.................................. 16 Beil, Gustav...................................21 Bcllcnson, S...................................15 Benson, Rodney G...............................28 Berdan Zaritsky Furniture Co...................28 Bird, Gilbert...................................3 3 Blum, M........................................21 Bobbink and Atkins............................. 9 Bromberg, A.................................. 28 Brown, William E...............................36 Buff one, P....................................21 Bush and Walsh.............................30, 48 Capital Diner..................................24 Castle Ice Cream Co............................ 8 Cclcntano, John A..............................20 Chris’s Market ................................24 Clifton Auto Top Shop..........................30 Clifton De Molay Orchestra.....................16 Clifton Furniture Co...........................24 Clifton Hand Laundry...........................24 Clifton High School, Alumni Association.......10 Clifton Journal................................33 Clifton Main Meat Market.......................24 Clifton National Bank..........................40 Clifton Pharmacy...............................29 Clifton Sales and Service......................33 Clifton Shoe Repair Shop.......................24 Clifton Trust Co...............................38 Clifton Wet Wash and Laundry Service, Inc..21 Cole Electric Co................................21 Colyer Printing Co........................... 50 Conrad Hosiery Co............................. 7 Crooks Avenue Garage..........................15 Davison, Dr. Donald L..........................2 5 De Lucca, L....................................2 5 Dericks, M. J................................. 2 5 De Rose, Alfred J......................... 2 5 Dixon Press...................................36 Doherty Silk Co............................... 6 Drake’s Business School .................... ... 1 Dudasik, Nicholas.............................18 Dyer, Edward E................................43 Edythe Vanity Shop...........................2 5 Enelsee School of Dancing.................... 31 Enke, G. A....................................3 Fcrrante Pharmacies...........................27 Fox, Rubin....................................27 Forstmann and Huffmann Co.....................46 France, M.....................................26 Franz, John...................................30 Friend, A.....................................17 Friend, A.....................................18 Friend, Israel................................17 Frumin, S.....................................23 Gaal, Stephen.................................31 Gersie, Frank E...............................31 Glover-Wood Press ............................ 4 Good Housekeeping Shop ....................26 Gould, Henry R................................ 9 Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.............30 Grimshaw, Florist.............................39 Grunstra, John................................28 Guarantee Mortgage Co......................12 Halupka, J. S.................................42 Hardifer, Claude.............................2 5 Hardt, E......................................30 Henry Service Garage..........................23 Index to Advertisers (Continued) Holland American Bakery..................... 28 Home Bakery.................................2 5 Horai, John C................................25 Hussy, E. C..................................29 Jacques Wolf Co..............................47 Jules Beauty Salon.......................... 28 Kahm and Lucas...............................27 Kiwanis Club................................. 3 Knapp Ave. Drug Store........................27 Kohout, B....................................27 Kuenstlcr, Albert............................28 Lakeview Meat Market.........................26 Lambcrson, H. B..............................26 Lee and Hewitt...............................11 Leibowitz, Joseph........................... 30 Lemley, Frank A..............................26 Lockey, Henry................................26 Maccia, Salvatore............................26 Main Street Confectionery Co.................41 Malcom Barber Shop...........................23 Meyer’s Sport Shop...........................26 Miller Music House...........................11 Moscati’s Music House........................23 Nargi, A.....................................23 National Rubber Manufacturing Co............ 37 New Jersey Law School........................14 Normal Lunch Box.............................22 Olldorf and Son, Inc.........................12 Passaic Bobbin Company, Inc..................27 Passaic Daily News...........................41 Paterson Engraving Co.......................3 5 Paul’s Main Ave. Garage......................27 Pennsylvania Textile Mills.....................32 Pfister, Dr. Alfred............................44 Plug’s Garage..................................19 Pipers Market..................................31 Plumb, William D............................... 2 Portable Machinery Co........................10 Prescott Co....................................23 Quinlan Funeral Home ..................'• 19 Rain or Shine Box Lunch .....................19 Ral Plumbing...................................32 Robinson, Kenneth H. ........................23 Roy, Mr........................................ 8 Sam, the Hatter................................23 Sanitary Cleaning and Dyeing Co................22 Scientific Engraving Co........................49 Seabert’s Delicatessen.........................22 Serven, I. A...................................13 Service Motor Co..............................3 5 Simson’s Motor Sales, Inc...................13 Singer Sewing Machine Co....................22 Sisco Dairy Co.................................29 Steve’s Barber Shop...........................27 Thomas Coal Co.................................22 Ulbricht, Edward G. ...........................22 U. S. Restaurants............................. 22 Van Orden .....................................34 Van Riper......................................34 Ward Coal Co...................................34 Weber, Dr. Ernest J............................31 Westdyk, M.....................................31 Yereance and Central Market..................31 Y. M. C. A.....................................34 ? WHAT BETTER WAY ? After getting a solid foundation of Academic work in Public School, WHAT BETTER WAY of investing a few months, than in securing a thorough, practical business training, especially designed to meet the needs of Business Men, and based on a quarter-century of con- tact with and service to the Business Men ? We study the positions—train you for them—and SEE THAT YOU GET THEM. Come in and let us tell you more about it. DRAKE BUSINESS SCHOOl HOBART TRUST BLDG. PASSAIC. N. J. Phone Passaic 2 of Sfftcieni School i WILLIAM D. PLUMB Local Manager THE MAN WITH THE MACHINE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY BUY Salesmen: Frederick K. Barnes and Adrian Jagt THE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER CO. 140 WASHINGTON STREET PATERSON, N. J. ’Phones: Sherwood 4131-4132 2 Compliments of CLIFTON KIWANIS CLUB Objectives 1. AGRICULTURE. 2. BUSINESS STANDARDS. 3. INTER-CLUB RELATIONS. 4. KIWANIS EDUCATION. 5. MUSIC. 6. PUBLIC AFFAIRS. 7. PUBLICITY. 8. UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILD. 3 Creators of Fine Printing THE GLOVER-WOOD PRESS, TNC. MILL STREET, FOOT ELLISON PATERSON, N. J. In its personnel the I Glover-Wood Press is distinctly a Clif- ton institution. 4 Compliments of SECTION ROOM 203 5 Compliments of HENRY DOHERTY SILK CO. 6 Compliments of SECTION ROOM 104 CONRAD HOSIERY COMPANY 7 Ttmu act a rers o “CONRADS’ 51 FULL FASHIONED HOSIERY T' HEST G UG : H THE UH TEIT STATES WELLINGTON AND GETTY AVENUES CLIFTON. N. J. 7 “GET IT AT ROY’S” Drugs - Fine Chocolates - Brevers Ice Cream Circulating Library - Stationery “GET IT AT ROY’S” MAIN WASHINGTON AVENUES Phone Passaic 5149 Instant Delivery CASTEES ICE CREAM TRUE FRUITS AND FLAVORS Take Advantage of Our Educational Promotion Service When planning the program for your next meeting let us help you. Mrs. Carolyn V. Wright, our dietitian, will speak to you on the history, manufacture and value of ice cream; and you may have a fascinating “Movie” too. Write to us about this service. CASTLES ICE CREAM CO. 19 LORRETTA AVENUE IRVINGTON, N. J. 8 BOBBINK ATKINS ROSES, EVERGREENS, TREES. PERENNIALS, SHRUBS NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. Ask for Catalogs Visit Nurseries Compliments of THE HENRY R. GOULD PRESS 215 HARDING AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. 9 Compliments of PORTABLE MACHINERY COMPANY CONVEYOR MANU FACTURERS LAKE VIEW AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of THE CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 10 For Music Try Us First Miller Music House 207 MARKET ST., PATERSON, N. J. Compliments of Room 212 Compliments of Boys’ Section Room 301 Compliments of Lee Hewitt ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS 11 Phone Passaic 1812 The Guarantee Mortgage and Title Insurance Company First Mortgage Investments Title Insurance NEWS BUILDING PASSAIC NEW JERSEY Tel. 4996 Olldorf Son, Inc. PIANOS RADIO Janssen Pianos - Regal Players -Atwater Kent Radio - Bosch Radio Speakers Sparton Radio Your neighbors bought from us— ask them 216 DAYTON AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Sherwood 5489 I. A. Serven ATTORNEY AT LAW OF NEW JERSEY 125 CROOKS AVENUE, PATERSON, N. J. Compliments of Section 306 Willys-Overland Fine Motor Cars WILLY-KNIGHT Sleeve Valve Motor Overland — Whippet Fours and Sixes Simpson’s Motor Sales, Inc. CLIFTON —301 CLIFTON AVE. Tel. Passaic 2145 PASSAIC —527-529 MAIN AVE. Tel. Passaic 9469 Compliments of Section Room 311 Compliments of SECTION ROOM 303 Compliments and Best Wishes from “Boys Section Room 213” New Jersey Law School PRE-LEGAL DEPT. Offers a standard two-year course of college work. Graduates of this course meet the entrance requirements for Law School or may transfer their credits to other institutions granting acedemic de- grees. For Catalog, Address: New Jersey Law School PRE-LEGAL DEPT. RF.CTOR and OGDEN STREETS NEWARK, N. J. 14 Compliments of MR. RICHARD’S BOYS SECTION ROOM 103 Phone Sherwood 9835 Expert Auto Repairing, Battery Service, Gas Oils, Mason Tires Crooks Avenue Garage FRANK MISCHLER, Prop. 391 CROOKS AVENUE PATERSON NEW JERSEY Compliments of S. Bellenson DRUGS 676 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON NEW JERSEY Compliments of Section Room 312 15 CLIFTON DE MOL AY ORCHESTRA Compliments of Section Room B Tel. Sherwood 7657 Charles Becker Building Company, Inc. SASH, DOORS, TRIM and MOULDINGS Sawing and Planing Mill 130-134 EAST RAILWAY AVE. 16 Compliments of Section Room 206 Israel Friend LAWYER — CLASS 1921 CLIFTON NATIONAL BANK BUILDING The best of wishes And sincere good luck, Is what 204 sends As reward for pluck. Compliments of A FRIEND 17 Compliments of Compliments of A Friend Dr. Nicholas Dudasik Of all the ships that sail on land, Compliments of There’s none like two-o two. Her crew works well with heart and hand, And they are loyal, good and true. Section 205 Anne Voss Marion Wargo Marion Ainscough 18 Tel. Sherwood 2831 Rain or Shine Box Lunch J. Vandenbroeck, Prop. 57 VREELAND AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of SANDWICHES FOR ALL Section Room 108 OCCASIONS No Order Too Small No Order Too Large Let Us Estimate We Strive To Please Phone Passaic 3002 Day Phone 5827-R Compliments of Night Phone 4956-R QUINLAN PLOG’S GARAGE FUNERAL HOME Cars Bought and Sold J. P. Quinlan Parts For All Makes of Cars 30 HARDING AVENUE 235 PIAGET AVENUE CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 19 Compliments of John A. Celentano Compliments of Section Room 101 Compliments of Section Room 107 Barthold’s Delicatessen and Confectionery Store COR. THIRD and CLIFTON AVE. Superior brands of cold meats, salads and canned goods. CANDIES Popular brands of Park Tilford and Lowneys. Box and bulk. Breyer’s Delicious Ice Cream Pint packs and loose. Orders for all social functions. 20 Tel. 157 j A. R. Barton Co. PAINTS, TOOLS, OILS, HARDWARE 195-197 JEFFERSON STREET PASSAIC, N. J. Phone Passaic 350 John C. Barbour COUNSELOR-AT-LAW CLIFTON NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CLIFTON NEW JERSEY Telephone Passaic 1444 Gustav Beil HAND MADE BED AND DINING ROOM SETS Crochet, Tatted Embroidered Stamped Goods, Dry Goods, Hemstitching 180 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Cor. Piaget Avenue CLIFTON NEW JERSEY Phone Passaic 7029 Clifton Wet Wash and Laundry Service, Inc. 855 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 5466 KOLSTER ATWATER-KENT Cole Electric Co. “ELECTRAGISTS” Light Power Wiring Fixtures Electrical Supplies Appliances Radio Service 243 LAKEVIEW AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 2406-W M. Blum LADIES’ and GENT’S FURNISHINGS 146 ACKERMAN AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 1222 Andy’s Market 721 MAIN AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. MEATS FISH POULTRY Fruits Groceries Vegetables Try Our Phone Service Telephone 6515 Old Shoes Made Like New in 10 to 15 Minutes P. BufJone ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING Specializing in Ladies’ Shoes 180 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Near Piaget Avenue CLIFTON NEW JERSEY 21 Phone Sherwood 5480 Edward G. Ulbricht REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE Engineer and Surveyor Lakevicw Building 125 CROOKS AVENUE, PATERSON, N. J. Near Main Street Residence: 309 West Third St. CLIFTON, N. J. Sanitary Cleaning and Dyeing Company JOSEPH BOSKA, Prop. Expert on Dry Cleaning and Dyeing of Fancy Garments Goods Called Por and Delivered 51 HARDING AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of SEABERT’S Delicatessen Groceries 740 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Phohne Passaic 6071 Compliments of U. S. Restaurants 713 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. 691 MAIN AVE. PASSAIC, N. J. Singer Sewing Machine Company Has open for your convenience a New Singer Store at 968 Main St., South Paterson. With the very best and latest, also a complete line of Needles, Oil, Belts. We repair all makes. For Tru Dern or our New Electric Machine Phone MR. HOCK, Sherwood 0522. Phone Passaic 6680 Thomas Coal Company SCRANTON COAL PITTSTON Clifton National Bank Building, CLIFTON, N. J. H. Van Duren GROCERIES and PROVISIONS Fruits Vegetables in Season 204 VERNON AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Lambert 3753 Normal Lunch Box VALLEY ROAD and NORMAL AVE. GOOD THINGS TO EAT Come and See 22 Compliments of Compliments of Malcolm Barber Shop Sam The Hatter 99 MALCOLM AVENUE 208 DAYTON AVENUE, GARFIELD, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 5541 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Henry’s Service Garage AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS ACCESSORIES Henry Fornelius, Prop. Cor. CLIFTON AVE and SIXTH ST. CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of S. Frumin A. Nargi LADIES’ and GENT’S CUSTOM TAILOR Dry Cleaning and Pressing 839 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. j. L. Prescott Co. Manufacturers of STOVE and SHOE POLISHES PASSAIC, N. J. Tel. Passaic 5345 Compliments of Moscati’s Music House PIANOS, PLAYER-PIANOS PHONOGRAPHS, RADIOS Saxophones and all kinds of Brass and String Instruments 225 PARKER AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Tel. Passaic 7 Real Estate Mortgage Loans Kenneth H. Robinson Successor to THORBURN ROBINSON, INC. GENERAL INSURANCE MAIN and CLIFTON AVENUES, CLIFTON, N. J. 23 Compliments of Clifton Furniture Company Capital Diner FORCE BROS. The Clifton Shoe Repair Shop 423 CLIFTON AVENUE Clifton. N. J. Our work is of the best workmanship at the lowest possible price in the city. Give us a trial and you’ll be convinced. Hours Daily: 7 A. M. to 8 P. M % Chris’s Market Christian Keyser, Prop. CHOICE MEATS, FISH 110 VAN HOUTEN AVENUE PASSAIC PARK, N. J. Compliments of SECTION 211 Tel. Passaic 2459 Compliments of Clifton Main Meat Market L. Biczak, Prop. 652 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of Sewing Room Phone Passaic 2111 Clifton Hand Laundry Mrs. F. Kroener, Prop. WET WASH and MANGLE WORK Also Work Done By Hand 11 SECOND ST. . CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Sherwood 7138 The Edythe Vanity Shoppe Expert Service in All Branches of BEAUTY CULTURE 1146 MAIN ST. PATERSON, N. J. near Crooks Ave. Claude H. Hardifer Phone Passaic 539S-M Home Bakery WEDDING and LAYER CAKES Made to order 793 MAIN AVE). CLIFTON, N. J. We Deliver Phone Passaic S204 John C. Horai MEATS PROVISIONS Groceries, Table Luxuries, Butter, Eggs, Cheese 42 MAHAR AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Cor Fleicher Place Compliments of Alfonse J. De Rose L. De SHOE 9 MAHAR AVE. Lucie SHOP CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 7563 M. jos. Dericks PLUMBING, TINNING HEATING and SEWER WORK 30 LUDDINGTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Dr. Donald L. Dairsin DENTIST 754 MAIN AVENUE 25 Phone Passaic 1723 Established 30 Years Meyers Sport Shop SPAULDING AGENCY Salvatore Maccia Ben Meyers - Otto Meyers SHOE REPAIRING 63 LEXINGTON AVENUE 717 MAIN AVENUE PASSAIC, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. Phone Passaic 3742 Phone Passaic 1534 Frank A. Lemley Good Housekeeping AUTO TRUCKING Local and Long Distance Moving Shop Thos A. McManus, Prop. Furniture and Pianos Moved with Care 652 MAIN AVENUE 15 LUDDINGTON AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. EASY WASHERS Tel. Passaic 8216 Henry Lockey Compliments of HARDWARE, PAINTS, TOYS, KITCHEN UTENSILS, SPORTING GOODS Betty Jane 856 MAIN AVENUE George CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 3221 Go to Lakeview Meat Market T elephone M. France For Your FINE CUSTOM TAILOR Prime Meats Suits Made to Order Paul Zschack, Prop. 151 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Ladies' Gents’ Cleaning, Pressing Repairing Cor. Arlington Avenue 71 MAHAR AVENUE CLIFTON NEW JERSEY CLIFTON, N. J. 26 Compliments of RUBIN FOX Phone Passaic 1718 Kahm Lucas AUTO ELECTRICIANS 853 MAIN AVENUE Phone Passaic 3279 B. Kohout BAKERY 262 LAKEVIEW AVE. CLIFTON Tel. Sherwood 1533 Passaic Bobbin Co., Inc. FIBRE HEAD SPOOLS for SILK — RAYON — COTTON 179-84 EAST RAILWAY AVE., PATERSON, N. J. Tel. Passaic 7952 Paul’s Main Avenue Garage Paul Strojny, Prop. EXPERT REPAIRING Towing Service Day and Night USED CARS BOUGHT and SOLD 856 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of A Newcommer Knapp Ave. Drug Store 124 KNAPP AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Cor. Scribner Place Compliments of Steve’s Barber Shop 700 CLIFTON AVENUE AHTENIA, N. J. Compliments of Ferrante Pharmacies 233 LAKEVIEW AVE. 44 ACKERMAN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. 27 Phone Passaic 4382 Phone Passaic 6819 Van Houten Grunstra Successor to M. Bolier Alert Garage Service Station AUTO REPAIRING METAT. CEILINGS ACCESSORIES GREASES Room IVork Our Specially Battery Charging — Gas Oils 31 WARD ST. CLIFTON, N. J. 759-765 CLIFTON AVENUE ATHENIA, N. J. Tel. Passaic 8400 Berdan—Zaritsky Rodney G. Benson, Jr. FURNITURE HUDSON and ESSEX CARS 695-697 MAIN AVENUE PASSAIC, N. J. 752-754 MAIN AVENUE Fine Furniture at Lowest Prices CLIFTON, N. J. We Aim to Please • Compliments of Holland-American Albert Kuenstier Bakery THE JEWLER James J. Lub PASSAIC 622 MAIN AVE. CLIFTON, N. J. Agent for the De Molay Jewelry Tel. Passaic 4451 “Keep Fresh, Young and Lovely” Jules Beauty Salon Permanent Wave Specialists Invites you to their Salon. 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