Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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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

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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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®reat (finwato of “(ttammpm A CRUSADE has been started at. the High School of Commerce headed by Mr. Harrison, Miss Amidon, Mr. Weber, and twenty-three other faithful officers. The entire forces, it is thought, will amount to 500 or more before the next three months are over. The excitement is waxing strong and everybody is enlisting. The object of this is not to rescue the Holy Sepulcher from infidel hands but to rescue Spelling from the threatening state it has fallen into. The uprising was started at a teachers’ meeting, when Mr. Harrison mentioned spelling and immediately a heated discussion took place, the result of which was that a committee, of those previously named, was appointed. Several councils of war were held and the result was the establishment of an auxiliary spelling class. The first great battle of words was fought in room 6, Tuesday, January 9th; neither army accomplished much and the forces were withdrawn at about 3:45. The second battle showed improvements: the wounds inflicted by the enemy were few and far between while those made by the crusaders were more numerous, and some of the latter even emerged from the battle without a scar, displaying large trophies of victory, marked “100”. Volunteers are enlisting daily and the array, which at first consisted of about twenty-five who were drafted, has now grown considerably. Although not everybody can take an active part, all students are booming the cause among themselves and it is thought our forces will surely win in the end. There are several strong warriors amongst the opposing forces, however, such as General Carelessness, who always is in the front ranks and who with his closest associates Major Inseparable, Colonel Phenomenon, Corporal Scourge, Lieutenant Tyranny and others, do mast of the damage. And these are the ones we are attacking with added vim. The committee has decided that besides those volunteers, that are continually enlisting, some shall be drafted every month for a certain time, most likely until the number is sufficient to conquer the enemy. A recruiting station has been opened in room 23; all that is demanded of a recruit is that he shall keep his eyes open for signs of the enemy at all times, that he shall report once a week for the encounter on Tuesdays. Among the enemies’ lines there are a few two-faced fellows such as Private ei, and ie, ea, and ae. These fellows are downing our men right and left but they never stay down: they will rise and try the second, third and even the fourth time until they succeed, as this is the only way to treat such fellows. Mr. Harrison is helping to solve the problem of how to do away with these enemies by giving daily drill in sentences containing these and other combinations. 63