Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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®ljr Sjtijl) of (fiommrrrp terturr (fiouroe THE lecture course this year has been one of unusual interest and profit. The aim has been to secure speakers who had real messages to bring— who could speak out of the fullness of their experience in the various occupations of life. The speakers came without expense to the school and freely gave their valuable time, bringing to us not only wealth of knowledge, but inspiration that awakened the highest ambition for best things. A pleasant innovation has been the change to the morning hour for rhetorical exercises when every one is fresh and can properly appreciate the good things offered. Cast your eye over the list of the following speakers and subjects. Do you know of any better lecture course or a more diversified list of Asst. Prin. Hoover—“History of the Phonograph.” The Ilaviland Boys’ Band—Concert. City Forester, Mr. Geo. Rettig—“Care of Trees.” Mr. S. R. Hoover—“Back to the Farm.” Chas. W. Toland—“How a Case is Tried in Court.” Capt. V. Beahan—“Railroad Building in the Far West.” Mr. R. E. Lewis—“The War in China.” Hon. Paul Howland—“How Laws are Made in Congress.” Mr. C. A. Vogt, Auditor American Steel Wire—“History of American Steel .Wire Corporation.” Mr. W. S. Hayden—“How the Brokerage Business is Conducted.” Rev. Dr. W. W. Bustard—“Lessons from the Base Ball Diamond.” Rev. Dr. A. B. Meldrum—“Scotland and the Scots.” Mrs. Frank McGibbeny—Reading. E. R. Wright, Editor Leader,—“How a Great Newspaper is Made.” Superintendent J. F. Jackson—“Helpful Charities.” Mr. Victor Sincere, Mgr. Bailey Co.—“Business Qualifications.” Benjamin H. Chapin—Impersonation Abraham Lincoln. Morning, Rev. Avery A. Shaw—“A Life or a Living.” Afternoon, Hon. John Barrett, Director General Pan-American Union. Mr. Ezra Brudno, Author—“Ideals in Education.” Mr. W. R. Rose, Editor Plain Dealer—“Humor in Newspaper Wbrk.” Mr. Albert J. Leitch—“How to Succeed.” Arbor Day, Louise Klein Miller—“Home Gardening.” Presentation of Trophy Cup, Lamar T. Bcman. President Chas. F. Thwing, Western Reserve University. 61 subjects ? September 15, 29, October 6, it 13, i i 20, November 3, 4 • 10, 1 « 17, 4 4 24, December 8, 14 15, January 5, 44 32, 44 19, 4 i 26, February 9. 44 16, March 1, 44 8, 4 4 8, 44 15, 4 4 22, 44 29, April 12, it 19, 4 4 26,

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In connection with these addresses we are indebted to the following persons for musical numbers: Miss Haidee Hoover, Piano. Boys’ Haviland Band, Concert. Miss Esther Morton. Whistling Solo. Miss Anna Dexter, Vocal Solo. H. S. C. Girls’ Glee Club. H. S. C. Orchestra. The Molitor Sisters, Piano. Miss Vera Van Wormer, Piano. Master Challinor, Violin. Master William Hruby, Cello. Mr. Edward Goldberg, Violin. Miss Elizabeth Brinsmade, Piano. Master Emanuel Stiel, Cornet. Miss Ruth Skeel, Soloist. Master Edward Narovec, Cornet. Mrs. Harry Fussner, Vocal Solo. Master Davy Conners, Vocal Solos. Miss Rose Peach, Vocal Solos. Mr. J. 0. Manville, Vocal Solos. It is interesting to note in reference to the distinguished gentleman, Hon. John Barrett, who honored our school with his presence and gave such an inspiring address, that he was first appointed U. S. Minister to Siam by President Cleveland in 1894, when he was but 26 years old and only four years out of college, which position he held till 1898. His subsequent appointments were as follows: Special Commissioner to the Philippines and China, 1898-9. Commissioner General of Foreign Affairs of St. Louis World’s Fair, making a trip around the world in 1901-2. United States Minister to Argentine Republic, 1908-4. United State Minister to Panama, 1904-5. United States Minister to Columbia, 1905-6. Director General of Pan-American Union, 1907. He is by virtue of this position the International Officer of twenty-one nations. 62