Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1913 volume:

(Elaaa of 1013 ijtylj ®rl)0nl of (Commm? Ab a faithful rerorh of 0|p hoitujB anb aayinya of (Commerce i iyl] atubenta, this Annual ljas been romyileh by ita lEhitora. fflay itB reabera enjoy the rementbranrea it rontaina of “Saya at (Commerce.” « « « « Uerause uf thr great energy displayed and iljrir undying spirit, embodied in the words “ Be will”, and tl|eir unlimited loyalty to all tilings ” (Hommerre”, me heartily dedirate this fonrtl| i§igl| rljool of (Commerre Annual, to tlir Senior (Class of 1913. — SJljc Editors. Cover Design by Stella Moskovitz ...... School Symbol (Design by Libbie Rivkin) Tlie High School of Commerce........... Dedication ............................ Contents (Design by Clare Mercer) ..... Annual Board .......................... Editorial ............................. The Principal’s Word .................. The Faculty ........................... Seniors (Design by Susie Heath) ....... Senior History ........................ Our Creed ............................. 1 2 3 4 6 3 9 10 12 13 14 4 Contents Senior Class ......................................................... Senior Alphabet ...................................................... Class Day and Commencement Speakers................................... 48 Senior Candy Sale .................................................... 62 To Those Who Follow .................................................. 63 Lecture Course........................................................ 64 Reception and Exhibit................................................. 67 The Bridge ........................................................... 68 Days at Commerce...................................................... 59 Societies (Design by Clare Mackey) ................................... 63 Kormaw Society ....................................................... 64 Ecremmoc Society...................................................... 66 C-omdra Club ......................................................... 68 High School of Commerce Orchestra .................................... 70 Girls’ Glee Club ..................................................... 73 Debates .............................................................. 76 Basket Ball (Design by Ross Swogger) ................................. 77 Athletics ............................................................ 77 The Rooters’ Club .................................................... 84 Candy Sales........................................................... 85 Class of 1914 ........................................................ 86 Juniors (Design by Nelle Palmer)...................................... 89 Tail Piece (Design by Florence Becker) ............................... 99 (’lass of 1915........................................................100 Class of 1916 .........................................................104 Commerce and the Business World (Design by Marie Frantz)...............109 Jokes. (Design by Carrie Iloracek) ....................................116 Calendar (Design by Rose Shocktovitz) .................................124 East Commerce .........................................................129 Advertisements (Design by Helen Cooke) ................................149 5 6 ANNUAL BOARD. 1913. Lionel Russon ... Sarah Milstein____ Henry Reich....... Albert Mendelson . Alice Merkt....... Dorothy Decker .. Frank Cullen...... William Hilberer . Elma Mantey....... Flora Bratburd ... John Norris....... Margaret Breen .. Charles Saunders . .............Editor-in-Chief ...........Assistant Editor ............Literary Editor ..........Business Manager Assistant Business Manager ......Advertising Manager ............Athletic Editor ................Joke Editor .................Art Editor ......Junior Representative ......Junior Representative ..Sophomore Representative .. .Freshman Representative Faculty Advisers: Miss Amidon Miss Corser Mr. Heald 7 FRIENDSHIP. t'RIENDSHIP is the most valued of all our possessions, one that we some-times give without thought, but which we work for, above all other things, and which we prize the most highly of all the world’s treasures. What is more valued than a good friend; one to whom we may go in time of need and find a helping hand and a loving smile? Be a friend to every one. for it costs you nothing, while you may be giving the recipient of your friendship a powerful and effective uplifting force that is greater and more to be sought for than all the riches in the world. True friendship does not consist of a smile and some false but high-sounding praise, nor does it consist of a handshake that is not given with a right goodwill. It consists of the greatest love and the greatest help that we can give our fellow beings. It consists of the most exemplary faithfulness, not the fickleness that is so often found in human beings, fickleness which causes them to forget the one who has helped them through countless hardships. A friend who will survive the test of having one whom he respects put through a crucial trial and still not waver in his support of him, is to be counted among one’s most precious possessions. Forget not that loving words cost but little and that they make the weak and weary stronger for this great battle of life. Think not that because they are easily uttered they are trities, for they are the backbone of many a person's success, and have been, and always will be, a lifting force that is badly needed by more than one discouraged person. A few words well chosen and spoken from the heart will help one farther onward in this great world than a handful of money. Friendship pays bigger dividends than the most opulent of trusts. Some may consider it a good thing to be rich, but it Is by far better to be the beloved of many and poor than to he rich and loved by few. It has often been said that friends are more to be desired than gold, and we will find in after life that this is the most true of all sayings. Be yourself of snch a disposition that people will seek you out to make you their friend. lie not spiteful, not arrogant; for you will sometime or other be badly in need of the friendship of the one whom you haughtily looked down upon. Be always willing to associate with the one who may uot be of your high rank and think of the time when you were where he is now. Riches are hut hollow possessions without happiness, and who ever attained happiness without having gained the friendship of his fellowmen? Be not so superior that you are in a class by yourself, for you will soon find that you are indeed in a class all by yourself and without a friend to whom you may go for counsel. For he, who is above all around him. will soon find that friends come not to him who has thoughts for no one but himself. It is friendship that we crave, friendship that makes this life worth while, so be cheery and have a smile for the down-trodden as well as for those who have attained life's pinnacle. LIONEL RUSSON. 8 THE PRINCIPAL’S WORD. AGAIN the end of another year is at hand. Absorbed in our work the years pass as months, the seasons come and go with incredible swiftness. We are reminded that this year closes the fourth year of our existence as a school. In August, 1912, we graduated a class, most-of whom had completed our four year course in three years by attending with regularity the summer terms. Again in February, 1913, another small class was graduated, composed of those who had attended in part the summer terms, and thus completed the course in three and a half years. And now in June, there will be graduated the largest class in the history of the school, composed largely of those who entered in the fall of 1909 at the opening of the new School of Commerce, and attended the four full years. As we carry forward our work and send our graduates out into the business world, we are more and more impressed with the broadness of our task. We are preparing boys and girls for the widest passible usefulness in life. The lines of future activity are not few but many. The High School of Commerce prepares directly for all kinds of commercial occupations. Its courses are so planned and all subjects are so related as to contribute to this end. Its aim is to fit young men and women to become bookkeepers and accountants. stenographers and typists, bank clerks and office clerks, salesmen and saleswomen, secretaries and managers, commercial designers, advertisers, and purchasing agents. It prepares young women for the Normal School as well as for business, and enables young men to organize and conduct business enterprises on their own account. A short course in bookkeeping and stenography is no longer adequate preparation for business in these exacting times, and a guarantee of a “position” when such a course is completed is not as satisfactory as conscious ability to hold a good position when once obtained, and the consequent assurance of promotion because of thorough preparation for such work. If a pupil does not intend to go to college, he should have some special training which will give to his services a marketable value when he completes his high school course. If he enters business without sufficient preparation, he belongs to the class of unskilled labor, and when once so classed, it may require years of effort to overcome the handicap. A pupil may complete the four years' course in three years if he enters in June and goes four summer terms, or he may gain a half year by attending two summer terms. Besides training in technical business lines, the pupils receive a broad training in reasoning, exactness, alertness, practical investigation, culture, good citizenship, etc., through history, mathematics, science, art. and sociological subjects. While conscious of our progress along the lines originally mapped out in the organization of this school, we seek always to have an open mind, and welcome any criticism and suggestions looking towards improvement in the conduct of the school. S. WEIMER. 9 10 FACULTY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. Mr. Solomon Weimer, Principal. Mr. S. R. Hoover, Assistant Principal. Baldwin University. B. A.. M. A. Miss Nellie M. Amidon, Assistant Principal. Geneva Normal School. Belmont College, B. A.. M. A. Mr. James S. Curry, Upshur Academy and Normal School. Spencerian Business School. Department of Shorthand. Mr. E. Wilbur Harrison, Pernln Business College. Michigan State Normal School, Shorthand and Typewriting. Mr. Harvey C. Ditmer, Oberlin Business College. Department of Bookkeeping. Mr. J. 0. Gordon, Ashland University. B. K., Penmanship and Business Forms. Mr. J. L. Heald, Indiana State Normal School, Cleveland Law School, Northwestern University, Department of English. Mrs. Lillian R. Pardee, Buchtel College, Boston School of Oratory, English. Mr. Anton Fx. Gehring. Western Reserve University, Ph. B.. Department of Modern Languages. Mr. Joseph M. Johnston, Indiana State Normal School, Indiana University. Department of History of Commerce. Miss Jean Corser, Minneapolis School of Fine Arts, Teachers' College. Columbia University, Department of Applied Arts. Miss Alice Constance Hagan, College for Women. W. R. U.. A. I .. English and Penmanship. Mr. H. T. McMyler, A. B. Western Reserve University, University of Wisconsin. Department of Mathematics. Mr. D. M. Evans, Ohio Wesleyan University. Department of Mathematics and Faculty Coach. Mr. Charles F. Dutton, Jr., Oberlin College. A. B.. Department of Physics and Commercial Geography. Miss Olive Pittis, Valparaiso University, B. S.. Harvard. Western Reserve, and Cornell Universities, English, and Commercial Geography. Mr. John M. Harsh, Ohio State University, A. B., Graduate School, Western Reserve University, A. M.. Department of Chemistry. Miss Mabel D. Ely, Western Maryland College, Westminster. Maryland. Maryland Institute School of Art. Graduate Normal Art and Manual Training Course, Pratt Institute. N. V.. Applied Arts. Mr. Orson E. Warfield, B. P. E., International Y. M. C. A. Training School, Starling. Ohio. Medical School. Department of Hygiene and Physical Culture. Miss Alice Bandeen, Cushing Academy, New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics Department of Physical Culture. Mr. John W. Creig, Rochester University, Vorlea Business College, Penmanship. Mr. Manville, Private Tutors in Music, Music Department Dr. Minna Mary Roliu, Michigan State Normal College. University of Michigan, Department of Biology. Miss Lillian M. Hildreth, Mansfield Normal School. Business course with private tutors. Nine years’ practical business experience. Penmanship. Bookkeeping and Shorthand. Miss Etta Frcedlander, College for Women, W. R. U.. A. B.. University of Chicago. Teachers' College, Columbia University. Mathematics and Commercial Geography. Miss Florence A. Heal, Syracuse University, Teachers' College, Columbia University. New York City. Department of Applied Arts. .Miss S. Gertrude Hadlow, College for Women. Ph. B., Post Graduate Chicago University. English and Mathematics. Mr. Earl Sydney Weber, University of Wisconsin. Department of History and Civics. Miss E. Laura Satava. Secretary. Miss Sophie M. Charvat, Stenographer and Typist. Frederick C. Donberg, Custodian. CLASS OF 1913. S I begin writing this history of the class of 1913, regret stares at me with sorrowful eyes. The completion of this history brings us one step nearer the time of our leaving the High School of Commerce. What wonder that the phantom regret should appear! Our Class of 1913 has been the real pioneer organization of the High School of Commerce. We entered here when the school was a new field of learning and have blazed a trail for the many who come after us to follow. Wc withstood the trials and hardships encountered with real pioneer stoicism. The building was only about half equipped: the school was at its beginning; but we seized with ardor the rough materials on hand and have given the world the Class of 1913 as the finished product. Some of our number completed the course in three years by attending summer school, but we arc- the first class to spend the entire four years withiu the school, and the days it has taken us to do so are numbered among the happiest of our lives. Can anyone wonder that we regret exceedingly the very thought of leaving behind all the joys that it has held for us? We have watched the school grow, and our ambitions and aims have grown with it. Although nothing very beautiful is noticeable about the High School of Commerce, except the ivy that adorns its walls, 1913 has taken a pride in everything connected with it that is felt iri the very atmosphere of the place. The memory still lingers with us of the days when we were poor little “Flats,” who swelled with pride whenever a mighty and sedate Senior saw fit to condescend to notice us. We also remember and treasure the thoughts of our Sophomore and Junior days, for it was then that we began to acquire the manners that later made us the dignified Seniors that, we now are. It was then also that we got our first taste of the social side of the school life. Who is there among us who will ever forget the day we gathered in the Gymnasium after school for our first Junior Dance, and who is there who will ever forget the way we strutted around and looked at the Senior with disdain, for was he not barred from our Dance? For three long years, we strove, with the goal marked “Seniors” ever before us. We seemed never to get any closer to our aim, but wc strutted around and did our best to imitate the mighty men above us. Now, that we ourselves have at last reached our goal, after a little hard sprinting on the third lap, we have not only acquired, but have improved upon the real manners of our former deities. The organization of the class was accomplished after much hard work, but we were immediately brought face to face with harder problems of school life than wfe had ever faced before. Banking and Economics were to be mastered, and they were the bugaboo of many a young Senior’s life for some time, and they were conquered only after many a session with the midnight oil. But by far the largest problem we had to solve was the method of bringing this Annual before the school in a successful and pleasing way. The Faculty, after mature 13 deliberation, had decided that we were not capable of publishing an Annual, but after they had made known their decision to us, we immediately arose and declared ourselves ready and more than fit to put out an Annual that would surpass anything that had ever been seen in this school. Some hard and exacting conditions were laid down to us by the Facility, and it was only after meeting these conditions that we were allowed to go ahead with the publication. How well we have succeeded with our work may be judged by the pleasure that you derive by the reading of our Annual. Although apparently doomed before we had even a chance to start anything. by the fact of the numerals “13” after our class, we have succeeded in accomplishing more than any other Senior Class ever did. So once more the fallacy of “13” is shown. We were doubly doomed, for were not the rooms assigned us Nos. G and 7? 6 and 7 equal 13. Think for yourself what things might have been in store for us and the merry time we figured on having while trying to keep Old Man Hoodoo down. He was downed, however, and we went on our way rejoicing and conquering. Our Basketball Team, which was the representative of the school, and ours because of the fact that it was composed of Seniors, was followed for a time by this Old Man Hoodoo, and consequently was the victim of much hard luck in the shape of injuries to its stars, but the Old Fellow was finally downed, mainly because of the sticking powers of the brave boys, and the last two and the hardest two of the games of the year were captured by our team. Hoodoo 13 recovered partially and followed the Debaters for a short time, but they too. had some of this determined spirit, and Old Man Iloodoo was put down and out for all time. The Girls of the Class organized a basketball team and won the Girls’ Championship of the school. They have organized and promoted Candy Sales and bid fair to become very capable sales-ladies when they leave here. They have entertained the hoys liberally with parties and dances, and whenever one of their clubs had “open house” the boys were more than willing to lie found waiting at the door until it was opened for them to enter. Much of the regret we have in passing from school is counterbalanced by the joy we find in leaving behind us a record in all things that will endure the attacks of the undergraduates and the coming Seniors for many years. We bequeath to the incoming Seniors all the joys of the aforesaid Banking and Economics and the happy smile and greeting of Mr. Gordon, and may they meet those smiles with smiles of their own. Our last and fondest wishes are that we leave behind ns only pleasant memories of ourselves with pupils and teachers, and also that success may finally crown our efforts as it did when we were E believe that a high school education is essential to success in public and business life. We believe that, since the majority of the boys and girls who graduate from high school enter the business world, they should have a course of study which will train them in business methods. members of the Class of 1913. LIONEL RUSSON. ’13. OUR CREED. 14 We believe that the High School of Commerce is the medium best adapted to the development of talent for the business world. We believe in hard work and honesty as great factors in attaining success. We believe that these and other traits tending toward success are best developed in the High School of Commerce. We believe that a healthy body and mind are the foundation of a lifework, and that to secure them, athletics and mental training go hand in hand. But we believe that business success is not the whole object in life. There are higher ideals. Social life and civic duly should command even more attention. We believe that it is the duty of each citizen not only to take an interest, but to participate in public, as well as in social affairs. Above all, we believe in the growth of democracy, in which all have equal chances to develop, along different lines, the various talents that God gives. We believe that the High School of Commerce is well able to inculcate the spirit of democracy in our future citizens. The many types of scholastic, as well as interscholastic activity, afford equal opportunity to all to develop talent along various lines. This is the carrying out of the true spirit of democracy. We believe that the best part, of man is a sturdy, upright character. We believe that the character development of the people in the past and the growth of democracy in the past have combined to give ns our present manner of living. We believe that the continued growth of these two forces will give us the mode of life of the future. We believe that our future life will be nearer the true spirit of democracy, nearer the Right Life, than it has been in the past. ON the night of December the twentieth, the Seniors held their Formal Dance at Kasermairs Academy. Everybody was there! Or almost everybody, and those that were not there, were very sorry that they had stayed away. Some came in machines, some in cabs and some in street cars. At eight o’clock the Grand March started, led by the president, Henry Reich. During the march, as customary, the programs, little yellow and white affairs, were handed out. They were soon filled and the dancing began, dreamy waltzes and lively two-steps. There were sixteen dances and four extras, and even then there were hardly enough. At ten o’clock ices were served, and when the music started the home waltz, all were sorry that the end of such a delightful evening had come so soon. THE SENIOR FORMAL DANCE. ALICE MERKT. 15 ESTHER STMONDS “She needs no eulogy, she speaks for herself.' AI BERT MENDELSOX “This to thee—elegant scholar, To thy grace of speech and skill in turning phrases. Thou hast Languages for all thoughts aud feelings. HELEN COLD}IAN ‘ Her words were simple and her soul sincere. WILLIAM McMILLEX “Brother to a Prince and fellow to a beggar if he be found worthy. ' ANNA SHEPHERD “She knew not what she could do till she tried. ’ 1G KATHRYN SPIDELL “I know thou’rt full of truth and honesty, And weigh ’st thy words before thou giv 'st them breath.' ’ HENRY REICH “Whate’er he did was done with so much ease, [� him alone ’t was natural to please” HELEN KLONOWSKI “Her heart was in her work.” ARTHUR PULS “ Perhaps not always a hero, but always ;t student.” ALICE REDFERN “There is not wit like thine to make the jest.” 17 ■ ANNA OBERG Her joys are as deep as the ocean And her sorrows as light as the foam.” FLORENCE WOLFE “A pleasing countenance is a silent commendation. LOUIS ROTBART “He is neither above nor below his business. ’ ’ ESTELLE WILCOX “Music is well said be the speech of angels. ’' ANNA KRIVETS “Her voice is the voice the stars had when they sang together.” IS II ELM A C4 AIRING “The joy of youth and health is in her eyes displayed And ease of heart is in her every look conveyed. ’ ’ JOHN IIASSELO “His heart was as groat as the world, but there was no room in it to hold tho memory of a wrong. ’ ’ SARAH MILSTEIN “Great thoughts, great feelings came to her Like instincts, unawares.' WILLIAM HILBERER Happy, who in his verse can gently steer From grave to light, from pleasant to severe. ’ GERTRUDE PLPLVSANCE “Where she falls short, tis Nature’s fault alone; Where she succeeds, the merit’s all her own. ’ 19 HELEN LEVINE “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. IIIMAX GIBE RM AN “His talents were nurtured best in solitude. ELLA SCIIOLTZ The rainbow in the storm of Economy, she smiles the clouds away. JACOB WEINTRAUB “More is thy due than more than all can l� ay. VERNICE DOAK “True happiness consists alone in doing good. L’O EUNICE SIPHER “Sensitive, swift to resent, but as swift in atoning for error. ESTHER WEISSMAN “What's true beauty but fair virtue’s face. Virtue made visible in outward grace?’' TRACY SPENCER “He keeps his temper’d mind serene and pure, And every passion aptly harmonized Amid a jarring world. IRENE RUCH “She has grace in all her steps and dignity in every gesture. ’' FLORENCE OTT “She is delightful to walk with And witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on. 21 ELEANORR AULTS “She still has all her original brightness. EUGENE BROZ “From armed foes to bring a prize Shows your brave heart, victorious as your eyes.' DOROTHY DECKER “To those who know thee not., no words can paint. And those who know thee, know all words are faint. FRANK CULLEN “Then he will talk,—Good gods, how In will talk. JULIA HLAVSA “Thou art ever helpful, kind and joyonu. 22 FANNIE BOMSTEIX “Discouragement seizes us only when we can no longer count on action.’’ CARL STARK “A really great person, known by these three signs, geuerosisty, humanity, and moderation in success.” MAYBELL SEBEK Her hair, her manner, all who saw admired, Courteous tho’ coy, modest tho ’ retired. LOUIS ZAK “He trudg’d along most gaily, unknowing what he sought, And whistled as he traveled, but not for want of thought.” LIZZIE MICHAEL 0 “A girl with n heart and a smile,— She makes this bubble of life worth while.” 23 ELSIE APATHY “Her smile brings to us joy divine, And her goodness charms our soul. FRANK KUBA “lie was ever precise in promise keeping. CARRIE HEUPEL “Thoughtful and kind she moves through the hall. ABRAHAM SIIOCHTOWITZ “His conversation does not show the minute hand Hut he strikes the hour very correctly. 24 LILLIAN SVEC “True as the dial to the sun. ELEANOR MATCHETT • ‘She has frankness in her heart And kindness in her eyes. WALTER HAAG “He held a sharp mind in a velvet sheath. ALICE MEKKT “For she has such a face and such a mien, As to be lov’d needs only to be seen LIONEL RUSSON Sense must sure thy safest plunder be, Since no reprisals can be made on thee. RUTH SMITH “Admired for her beauty, respected for her intelligence, and adored for her virtue. FRIEDA FRAXKEL “Slie showed that few things are impossible to skill and diligence.” LIBBIE R1YK1X ‘‘Her thoughts are mightier than the strength of her hand.” HAROLD BURCH ‘‘A hero. For there is no true orator who is not a hero.” MILDRED FRIEDMAN ‘‘May Time, as be flies, increase still her truth And give to her mind what he steals from her youth.” IRENE PUTNAM ‘‘Fit to govern, may she rule multitudes.” -6 CLARA TRXEXY “Studious to please, but not ashamed to fail.” 1IARRY KATZ “A fellow's heart may nigh be broke, A fellow’s pocket, too; But here’s always joy, for the blithesome boy Whom we always knew in you.” HELEN DUNBAR “Her silent course advanced With inoffensive pace.” ARTHUR HAAS “A merrier man, I never spent an hour withal.” MARIE MADDEN “She forgave herself little, and others much.” HAZEL THORKELSON “She is like—but stay— What :i woman is like, who can say?” LAWRENCE PRASEK “A wise student who made more opportunities than he found. ETIIEL RUCH “She is all that fancy can paint her. HAROLD DONBERG “I'nensx lie the heads of all who rule, The most so his, whose kingdom is a school. HAZEL REILLEY ‘ ‘ Her beauty, even like that of a lovely woman, is like music. HANNAH SPERO Would you could view the melody Of every grace And music in her face. HARVEY XOSS He tried the luxury of doing good. L1BBIE GLICKMAN Possessed of the truest wisdom and the most resolute determination. HYMAN GREENBERG His heart and hand both open and both free: For what he has be gives, what thinks, he shows. ’ ’ LUCILE HOUGHTON She believeth, and truly, that a woman’s work is never done, And so believing ever works, complaining not. .'U HELEN SWAXCOTT She’s all my fancy painted her; She’s lovely, she’s divine.” WALTER ISAAC His motto was. Punctuality is the soul of success.” ROSE EDELMAN A loved autocrat who ruled her chums without restraint.” JAMES DONNELLY A daring pilot in extremity, Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high, lie sought the storms.” BERTHA APPEL She would help others, out of a fellow feeling. ” ALICE WINSPER “Her happy voice, like the Aeolian harp, sings to every breeze. ALVIN MOELLERING “Had he failings they would lean to virtue's side. ELMA MANTEY “Her face is like the milky way i' the sky, A meeting of gentle lights without a name. EDWARD KIPFSTUHL “The friend of all his fellows: may he live forever. CHARLOTTE PAXXACKEL “Who has so free, so kind, so blessed a disposition? 31 ELEN ORE GAISER “The fairest garden for her gaze, And for her mind the wisest ways.” ALFRED LINTERN ‘•In all thy humors, whether grave or.mellow Thou'it a witty, mirthful, pleasant fellow.” BELLE MEREST Happy art thou as if every day thou hadst picked up a horse shoe.” CHARLES WISC1IMEYER “Never elated while one man’s oppressed; Never dejected while another is blessed.” ANNA GORDON ‘She ne'er complied against her will.” SUSIE HEATII “My own thoughts are my companions. ' BEN MARTIN “A youth so various, that he seem’d to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome.” EMMA STARK Her soft answer turneth away wrath.” LOUIS KORBEL “He doth indeed show sparks that are true wit. FLORENCE FROELICH “Wise to resolve and patient to perform.’’ 33 MARY JARES “Live then, thou kind encourager of arts, Live ever in our thankful hearts. ” MAURICE LEBOWITZ “He had a head t� � contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any project. MARIE BITTER “Thou smilest and art still out-topping knowledge. ED DAY “He meets each trial, never flees it; Faces misfortune and defies it. ESTHER GOLD “She never forgot a favor, and gratitude is the greatest trait of a girl's heart.' 34 DORA REICIIES “With a smile for every joy. a tear for every sorrow, a consolation for every grief, none is more friendly than she. MYRON GRIFFITHS “He was a man. take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again. YETTA EKKIX “She is a winsome wee maid, She is a blithesome wee girl. ISA DOR E MEZIVITZ “I do not tliiuk a braver gentlemen, More daring or more bold, is now alive. MILDRED ECKSTEIN “At whose sight all the stats Hide their diminished heads. 35 ETHEL FENWICK “She is not simply good, hut good for something. ” OLIVE EWING “ Her words, like so many well trained servitors, thoughtfully respond to her comma nd.” WILLIAM BISIG “An honest man, close buttoned to the chin, Broadcloth without and a warm heart within. ” CLARA KRAUS “A fair and modest girl, the perfect workmanship of God.” HILDA GOMMEL “Truth from her lips prevails with double sway.' ’ 36 MARTHA FORXA.SOX “A prudent girl, who neglects no circumstances. EDITH BOWLES So with perseverance and labor hard She moved on. toward the goal. RUTII 11 EM MERLIN With mirth and laughter she makes known her presence. JOSEPH SMOLIK On their own merits, modest men are dumb. ADELAIDE HORAK Never finds her delight in another's misfortune. 37 JOHN NORRIS “Nor five, nor foe, nor fate, uor night, This valiant student did affright.” .MIRIAM STRASSROIROKR ‘‘The very pink of perfection.” WALTER AMUNDSEN “But it was a maxim lie liad often tried That right was right, and there he would abide.” STELLA WEISS “Long may such wisdom live.” META MOLITOR “Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind 38 ABRAHAM BICHHOLTZ •• He stood four square to all the wind that blow. ' IIARRV BURKE “The kindest man, The best conditioned and most unwearied spirit In doing courtesies.” VILAS COLVIN “He was so generally civil that nobody thanked him for it.” ROBERT FRIED • • He reads much; He is a great observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men.” SA � E ROSE “May he live longer than I have time r« tell his years.” ISADORE SAMUELS “ ‘Little by little,’ a small boy said And each day the lit ties he stored in his head, Till at last the world in amazement cries, “How great is the man,—how wondrous wise.’ ” LUCILE SWEENEY She did truly believe that there is always hope for one who actually and earnestly worked. FRANK VOLF “His tougue dropped manna and he could make the worse appear the bettor.” 39 NICKNAMES, FAVORITE SAYINGS AND OFFICES LIBBIE R1VKIN. “Lib.” “Yes, that’s a fact.” Executive Committee Kormaw, Spring Term. HARRY BURKE. “Burky.” “Ain’t that right?” Eeremmoe. HAZEL CAROLINE THOBKELSON. “ Dora.” “i feel so bad.” Kormaw. ALFRED R. LINTKKN. “Al.” “Yetb indeedy. ” Kcremmoc. .. CARRIE HEUPEL. “Car.” ‘ I should worry. ’ ’ Kormaw. CLARA TRNENY. “Archie.” “Oh, it ran not was! ” Kormaw. FRANK CULLEN. “Red.” “You Piker.” Vire-President Eeremmoe, Spring Term. Annual Board. Athletic Association. Manager Basket Ball. FRIEDA FRAXKEL. “ Fredonia. ” “Gee whiz.” Commencement. Kormaw. ETHEL HUGH. “Ruch.” “Oh, Laudy.” Kormaw. WILLIAM HILBERKR. “Billy.” “I don’t know.” Anuual Board. Eeremmoe Executive Committee. Basket Ball. Athletic Association. .MILDRED ECKSTEIN. “Mil.” “Is that so?” Kormaw. ELSIE APATHY. “Els.” “1 wouldn’t do that.” Vice-President Kormaw, Spring Term. Orchestra. JAMES LEO THOMAS DONNELLY. “Peg.” “Everybody get in it.” Eeremmoe. OLIVE BLANCHE EWING. “Oli.” “Hello!” Kormaw. HAZEL ELLEN REILLEY. “Irish.” “Really?” Treasurer Kormaw, Spring Term. JOHN B. HASSELO. ‘ Fuzzy. ’ ’ “What’s the matter here?” Eeremmoe. ALBERT MENDELSON. “Al.” “ Na-aturally. ” Annual Board. East aud South Debates. Eeremmoe. Commencement. ESTHER MABEL WEISSMAN. “Essie.” “That’s jolly.” Kormaw. VTLAS COLVIN. ‘ Sophie.'' “In good old College days.” Eeremmoe. MARIE MADDEN. “Bettie.” “Oh, dear!” Kormaw. 40 HARRY KATZ. “Kit. “Oh, Iio v I luff dat felali. Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Class, Fall Term. Secretary Eeremmoc, Fall Term. JACOB VVEINTRAUB. “Jake. . “Come on. boys, wake up. Captain Basket Ball Team. Eeremmoc. ANNA OBERO. “Annie. “Order, please. President Kormaw, Fall Term. FRANK J. KUBA. “Cub. “That's very nice. Eeremmoc. MARIE BITTEL. “Bitty. “Oh, my goodness! Orchestra. Kormaw. ELLA IRMA SCHOLTZ “Elli. “Oh, he makes me sick.’ Glee Club. Kormaw. SAGE WILLIAM ROSE. “Rosie. “It’s bad enough. Eeremmoc. KATHRYN SPIDELL. “Kath. 1 1 don't know.' ’ Kormaw. RAYMOND REEHOKST. ‘1 Pigmy.'' 14 .1 iminy Crickets. Secretary Senior Class, Fall Term. Eeremmoc. HELEN SWANCOTT. 4 Swaneo. ’ ' 1 I should worry! '' Kormaw. ANNA GORDON. “Ann “All right for you! Kormaw. JOSEPH SMOLIK. “Smoljoik. “iley, Tracy, wait a minute I Sergeant-at-Anns Eeremmoc, Spring Term. LUCILE M. HOUGHTON. “Lucy. “Aw, gowan. FLORENCE WOLF. “Flo. “Oh, land, I don’t know! HAROLD BURCH. “Spider. ‘ 4 Outside. ’ ’ Eeremmoc. ADELAIDE HORAK. “Adely. “Oh, piffles. Kormaw. HELM A OLGA G AIRING. “ Helmachen. “Oh. shucks! Secretary Kormaw, Spring Term. Orchestra. Class Night. HENRY R. REICH. “Reichy. “Go away. Treasurer and Executive Committee Eeremmoc, Fall Term. Annual Board. East High Debate. HELEN GOLDMAN. “Etb. ‘ Oh, yes, honey. ’ Kormaw. WILLIAM BISIG. “Bill. “No, you won't.” Eeremmoc. HILDA ELSIE GOMMEL. “Dick. “Why----------- Kormaw. 41 WILLIAM A. McMlLLEN. “Mac.” “All right.”' Executive Committee Ecremmoc, Spviug Term. ABRAHAM SHOCIITOVITZ. “Abe.” “Oh, Pickles, wait a minute.” Orchestra. Ecremmoc. BELLE HERBST. “ Wbity.” “Oh, that's so hard! ” Kormaw. MAURICE LEBOWITZ. •• Moe.” “I should worry.” Basket Ball. Ecremmoc. VERNICK DOAK. “Dcrnic. ” “Such is life.” Kormaw. EDWARD KIPFSTUTIL. “Kippy.” “Lo, Bill.” Ecremmoc. ELEANOR IVA AULTS. “El.” “Oh, pshaw!” Glee Club. Kormaw. BERTHA APPEL. “Bertha.” “You’re a fine one! ” Kormaw. ANNA KRIVETS. “Krivi.” “May I ask yon a question?” Kormaw. EDWIN 0. DAY. “Eddie.” “Row, Dickee Dow, Woof.” Treasurer Senior Class, Spring Term. Ecremmoc Executive Committee, Spring Term. Class Day. Manager Base Ball. IRENE GERTRUDE RUCH. “Kini.” “ Aeli, Himmel! ” Secretary Kormaw, Fall Term. HANNAH TILLIE SPERO. “ Hanchen. ” “Really?” Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. Vice-President Senior Class, Fall Term. LOUIS KORBEL. “Kor.” “Little too fast, fellows.” Orchestra. Ecremmoc. FLORENCE OTT. “Flo.” “Oh, dear!” Kormaw. Secretary Athletic Association, Fall Term. META MOUTOR. “Di.” “Ob, dear!” Kormaw. (dee Club. TRACY SPENCER. “Janitor.” “Hurry up, Joe!” Ecremmoc. JULIA HELEN HLAVSA. “Jewel.” “For the love of Mike! ” Korniaw. ALICE MERKT. “Al.” “ Don’t you care.” Annual Board. Executive. Committee, Senior Clara, Spring Term. Kormaw. ARTHUR PULS. “Art.” “I’ll get you yet.” Ecremmoc. MILDRED FRIEDMAN. “Millie.” “That gets niy goat.” Secretary Athletic Association, Spring Term. Sergeant at-Arms Kormaw, Spring Term. Glee Club. 42 STELLA WEISS, f ‘ Freckles. ” “You’re as slow as molasses in January.” Kormaw. ISADORE SAMUELS. “In.” “Wait till I finish studying Macbeth.” Orchestra. Commencement. Eorcmmoc. ESTHER GOLD. “Peggy.” “ I don’t care.” Sergeant-at-Arms, Kormaw, Summer Term. MARY ELIZABETH JARE8. “Mae.” “I don’t know a thing.” Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. LAWRENCE PRASEK. “Larry.” “Poor Ham.” Ecremmoc. SARAH MILSTEIN. “Pinky.” “ Isn't it funny! ” Vice-President Senior Class, Spring Term. Executive Committee Kormaw, Spring Term. Annual Board. Class Night. DOROTHY DECKER. “Do.” “Oh, you big monkey! ” Vice-President Kormaw, Fall Term. Executive Committee Kormaw, Spring Term. Annual Board. HELEN MARIE KLONOWSKI. “Chuck.” “We perambulated down the street.” Kormaw. ANNA ELIZABETH SHEPHERD. “Nan.” “I should worry.” WALTER G. AMUNDSEN. “Angel.” “How about it, kidt” Ecremmoc. EMMA CAROLINE STARK. •« Em.' “ Honest! I don’t know a thing.” Executive Committee Kormaw, Fall Term. Commencement. AGNES LUCILK SWEENEY. “ Sweeney. ” “I should worry and get a wrinkle.” Kormaw. ALVIN MOELLER1NG. “Cal.” “Cut the comedy.” Ecremmoc. ELEANOR AGNES MATCHETT. “El.” 4 My lands!' ’ Sergeant-at-Arms Kormaw, Fall Term. Treasurer Senior Class, Fall Term. Glee Club. ETHEL ELIZABETH FENWICK. ‘‘Isaac.” “Aw, gowan!” Treasurer Kormaw Fall Term. Executive Committee Senior Class, Fall Term. JOHN NORRIS. “Johnny.” “1 11 get there yet.” Annual Board. Ecremmoc. MIRIAM STRASBOURGER. “Red.” “For the land’s sake! ” Kormaw. EUNICE SIPHER. “Uni.” “Ach, I don’t know.” Kormaw. LOUIS ROTBART. “Roty.” “Nix on the rough stuff.” Orchestra. Ecremmoc. IRENE PUTNAM. “Rini.” “Don’t bunch up, girls.” Vice-President Athletic Association. Ex. Com. Senior Class, Spring Term. President Kormaw, Spring Term. Class Night 4.1 CLARA KRAUS. “Sis. “Oh, you know. Kormaw. ARTHUR HAAS. “Art. ‘ ‘ Gwan, yon ’re kiddin '. ’ Orchestra. Eoremmoe. ROSE EDELMAN. “Midge. “You talk in your sleep. Kormaw. FANNIE BOM8TEIN. “Fauna. ‘ ‘ Listen I ’� Kormaw. CARL STARK. “Starky. “Get away before I smack you down. Vice-President Ecrcmmoc, Fall Term. GERTRUDE PLEA8ANCE. “Trude. “Heavenly Day! Kormaw. ESTELLE C. WILCOX. “Stell. “Oh, I thought I’d die! Glee Club. Kormaw. HYMAN GREENBERG. “Green. ” “Theoretically, yes; practically, no. Eoremmoe. WALTER G. IIAAO. “Wall. “Go hang. Eoremmoe. WALTER R. ISAAC. “Dick. “Yon big ham. Eoremmoe. FLORENCE FROELICH. “Tom. “Isn’t it cuteT Kormaw. HELEN LIVINGSTON DUNBAR. “Jack. “For the love of Jupiter. Kormaw. ELEANOR ANNA GAISER. “Billy. “Sure! Glee Club. Kormaw. Commencement. HAROLD DON BERG. “Don. “Gee whiz, take it from me. Treasurer Senior Class, Summer Term. Secretary Ecremmoc, Summer To?in. President Ecremmoc, Fall Term. RUTH EMILIE SMITH. “Sue. “Come on. kids! Secretary Treasurer Glee Club, Spring Term. Executive Committee Kormaw, Spring Term,. ELMA MAXTEY. “Blushes. “Oh, fish! Glee Club. Annual Board. Kormaw. Class Night. ROBERT FRIED. “Broken-hearted Indian. “Is that so! Ecremmoc. L1BBIE GLICKMAN. “Lib. “I imagine it is so. Kormaw. ABRAHAM BUCHOLTZ. “Bonie. “ You don't say! Ecremmoc. LIZZIE MICHAEL. “Beth. “Gee, that's fierce. Kormaw. M A RTHA FORNASON. “Midget. “Oh, I don’t like it. Kormaw. 44 LOUIS E. ZAK. “Lou. “You should, that's all. Sergeant-at-Arms Senior Class, Spring Term. Secretary and Treasurer Ecremmoc. Basket Ball. LILLIAN JULIA SVEC. 4 4 Potato.' ’ “Oh, C.ee! Komi aw. KUTH HEM MERLIN. 4'Smiles. “Oh, Wheel Kormaw. EUGENE FRANK BROZ. “Gene. “My Gawd. President Ecremmoc, Spring Term. Secretary Senior Class, Spring Term. Athletic Association. Basket Ball. Class Day. EDITH BOWLES. “Edy. 44Oh, well! Kormaw. DORA REICHES. “Deutsches Reich. “That’s just it! Commencement. Kormaw. LIONEL RUSSON. “String. ‘ fney are synonymous in some sense. President Senior Class, Spring Term. Basket Ball. Editor Annual. Ecremmoc. Commencement. HELEN LEVINE. “ Hennie. “I should know. Kormaw. YETTA ESKIN. “Cutey. “ For pity sake! Kormaw. ISADOHE MEZIVITZ. “Iz. “Oh, forgit it, will yout Orchestra. Ecremmoc. CHARLOTTE EDITH PANNACKEL. “Sally. 44 llow very extraordinary! Kormaw. ESTHER MAE SIMONDS. “Cutey. 44 Be quiet! Kormaw. President Glee Club. BEN MARTIN. “Ben. “Quit your kiddin’. South and East Debates. Commencement. Executive Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Ecremmoc. ALICE ROSE REDFERN. “Red. 44 Honest to John! Kornmw. HARVEY NOSS. “Pretty. “Cut it! Executive Committee Senior Class, Spring Term. Ecremmoc. SUSIE LORETTA HEATH. 44 Bingo. 44Search me! Kormaw. MYRON GRIFFITH. “Sis. “I ’ll be there with bells. East and South Debate. Ecremmoc. ALICE WTNSPER. “Al. “Oh, shoot! Commencement. Kormaw. 45 FRANK VOLF. “Wolfv.” “You know it, kid.” Orchestra. Eerenimoc. MAYBELL MAY SEBEK. “Higgles.” “Got out of my way.” Class Night. Kormaw. CHAIiLES WISCHMEVER. “Mutt.” “S’more comedy.” Ecremmoc. EDITH SILBERMAN. “Edie.” “Oh. Pshaw I ” Kormaw. HOWARD CAINE. “Co nie. ” “Aw, gowan!” SENIOR ALPHABET. A is for Apfel and Amundsen, famed, For Aults, and for Apathy, a girl wrongly named. B is for Bittel, a bright little lass, For Broz and for Burch who come at half past. B's also for Bisig who, at noon, checkers plays, For Bomsteiu and Bowles who say study pays. (' is for Cullen who always speaks truth, As basket ball manager, he proved well his worth. D is for Donnelly, and also for Day. For Decker and Dunbar, good in shorthand they say. E stands for Eckstein and Edelman too, For Eskin and Ewing, who in banking got through. F is for Fornason, so smart and so small, For Frankel and Friedman, who think they are tall. G stands for Gairing. happy and gay. Fbr Gaiser and Goldman who like well to play. G’s also for Greenberg, a comedian he. For Griffiths who soon will an orator be. 4(5 IT is for Haag and his chum Hasseio, For Haas who’s our drummer boy, as all of us know. II’s also for Hilberer. who played basketball, For Hemmerlin and Iierbst, who do nothing small. I is for Isaac, a tall senior lad, Who though always alone, yet never seems sad. J stands for jealous, for joking all day, J’s also for .Juniors, who such traits display. K is for Kuba, lie never comes late, K s also for Krivets. a lass most sedate. L is for Lintern: Though he likes well to dream. ’Tis said that in English he writes a good theme. M is for Milstein. so wise and so fair, For Mantev and Madden, with whom few can compare. M’s also for Mendelscn and Moellering. For Martin, who in rebuttal had e'er the true ring. X stands for Xoss who in the Eeremmoc play. Did the characteristics of a widow display. O is for obstacles which often were seen. And conquered by the class of 1913. P is for Pannackel and for Puls just as well, For Prasek and Putnam, at the games thev could yell. Q is for the quality of work taught here. Which business men say is quite without peer. R is for Russon. the editor, tall; For Rivkin and Reilley, both girls, and quite small. S is for Samuels and also Sebek. For Sipher and Smolik and Lillian Svec. S too is for Spidell and Spencer, and more For Smith; on St. Patrick’s, red ribbons she wore. 47 T is for Thor kelson, so pleasing to meet; For speed on the typewriter she’s hard to heat. U is for untruths, so easy to say, Take th seniors’ advice, “To tell them don’t pay.” V stands for virtue, the seniors’ best trait. For vim, a great factor that won our debate. W is for Weiss, and Wolfe the demure, For Winsper and Weisman. Wise? To be sure! X,—It is now known, the Seniors be praised. ’Tis the new “School of Commerce” that soon will be raised. Y means to yield. No senior knows how. Y’s also for youth, to whom we all bow. Z stands for Zak, so stout and so sound; In athletics and games lie ran always be found. Z’s also for zeal that old ’13 has won. ’Tis the last of the letters, the alphabet’s done. HYMAN GREENBERG, 1913. CLASS DAY SPEAKERS. Pianist .........................Helma Gairing Prophet .........................Irene Putnam Poet......................................Sarah Milstein Orator...................................Eugene Bros Class Will ..............................Edwin Day Historian.................................Elina Mantey Humorist................................Maybell Sebek COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS. Lionel Russon Isadore Samuels Ben Martin Albert Mendelson Eleanor Gaiser Dora Reiches Emma Stark Frieda Frankel Alice Winsper 4.K SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. FALL TERM. Henry Reich ..... Hannah Spcro ... Eleanor Matchett . Raymond Reehorst Harry Katz ...... .......President ... Vice-President .......Treasurer ........ .Secretary Sergeant-at-Arms EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FALL TERM. Lionel Russon. William Hilberer. Harry Katz. May bell Sebek. Yetta Eskin SPRING TERM. Lionel Russon Sarah Milstein Edwin Day .. Eugene Broz . Louis Zak ... ......President ... Vice-President ......Treasurer .......Secretary Sergeant-at-Arms EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Alice Merkt Irene Putnam Harvey Noss Ben Martin 45 BOOKS WE OUGHT TO KNOW. An Ideal Commonwealth ........... The House that Grew.............. Problem of Today ............... Pleasures of Life............... The Light that Shines in Darkness In the Palace of the King........ House of Joy..................... House of Surprises............... Pool in Constant Confusion...... Search for the Silver City...... The Light that Failed........... Hymn of Joy...................... Popular Fairy Tales............. An Expensive Luxury.............. The Duplicated Note............. Best Thoughts.................... Evening Thoughts................ Morning Call .................... Only a Girl .................... The Golden Key.................. Little Rosebud.................. The Silent Places............... The Mystic Chambers.............. Battles of Principles ........... Times of Peril................... An Exciting Race................. The Sportsman ................... '1'he Bravest of the Brave ..... The Boy Patriot.................. A Young Hero ................... With the Main Guard............. Three Bright Girls.............. Young Crusaders ................ Helping Hands................... The Conscientious Man .......... A Willing Helper ............... The Honored Coach .............. Little Miss Joy ................ Little Miss Dorothy ............ A Brave Defense................. Beginner’s Star-Book............ The Toilers ..................... Homeward Bound .................. Young Colonists.................. ............... High School of Commerce ..............................Our School ................Our New Building: When? ........................ Days at Commerce .................... Mr. Weimer’s Smile ...................... Mr. Weimer’s Office ..............................Room 16 ................................. Room 5 ..............................The Hall ....Search for Location of uew H. S. of C. ...................... 1912 Football Team ...............“Commerce Will Shine” ............... Bridge Swung; Blockade .........Tardiness. Unnecessary Absem e ...............................“Permit” ................... All Lessons Prepared ................................. Home Work ................................. 8:30 Bell ....................... Esther Weisman ................... Knowledge of Vacation ...............................L. Glickman ................The Study Room: Room 1 ........... Banking Books and Envelopes .................................... Exams. ....................... Week of Exams. ............. South vs. Commerce Debate .......................Mr. D. M. Evans ....................... Jacob Weintraub ...............................Wm. Hilberer .......................... Eugene Broz ................................ Louis Zak Mabel Sebek. Irene Putnam. Esther Simonds .................................. Freshmen ..........Miss Amidon and Mr. Gehring .................-............... Mr. Creig ...................... Mr. H. C. Ditmer .......................... Mr. McMyler ......................... Eleanor Aults .......................Dorothy Decker .............. East vs. Commerce Debate ................................Mathematics ................................... Seniors ............................. Report Cards ..............Those Who Started Oct.. 1909 50 A Wonder Book........................................•• Commercial Law- Much Ado About Nothing ............................................Juniors A Sweet Girl Graduate .............................................? f ! T Comedy of Errors .......................................... Class of 1915 As You Like It .................................................. Freshmen Desirable Object of Attainment ................................... Diploma Your Servants ............................................... Annual Board All’s Well That Ends Well............................................. ’13 MARY JAKES, ’13. MUSICAL HITS. In Sweet Content ............ Blushing Rose................ With Lofty Stride ........... With Song and Jest .......... The Pearl of My Heart........ Thou Art Like Unto a Flower Flower Maiden ............... The Contented Bird .......... The Brunette ................ Calm as the Night............ Joy of My Heart.............. Lass With a Delicate Air----- Alice........................ Little Golden Blonde ........ Little Bunch of Flowers ----- Valley of Rest .............. Until the End of Time ....... The Bohemian Girl............ ......Meta Molitor ....... Ethel Fenwick ......... Anna Oberg ..... Hannah Spero ........ Emma Stark ........ Florence Ott .... Eleanor Matchett .... Libbie Glickman ........ Esther Gold ...... Elsie Apathy ..... Dorothy Decker ...... Eleanor Aults ...... Alice Winsper ...... Helm a Gairing ...... Sarah Milstein ........... Vacation Commerce Will Grow ........Julia Hlavsa MARY JAKES. FAVORITE AND APPROPRIATE SONGS. And Then He’d Row, Row, Row'...................................Coach Evans Teasing......................................................Mayfcell Sebek School Days ......................................................... Esther Weissman Where the River Shannon Flows...............................James Donnelly Billie................................................................ Elsie Apathy I’m Afraid to Go Home in the Dark............................. Frank Cullen The Chocolate Soldier .......................................... Louis Zak I’m the Guy .................................................. Lionel Russon Good-bye Little Girl, Good-bjre .............................. Yctta Eskin When I’m Alone I’m Lonesome...............................William McMillen Kill that Bear ............................................ Hyman Greenberg 51 Kiss Me My Honey Kiss Me ................................. Eugene Broz Dreaming ................................................. Elma Mantey At the Yiddisha Ball ...............................Sylvester O'Connor My Hero.................................................. Irene Putman When Dreams Come True .................................Frieda Frankel When I Waltz With You ................................. Estelle Wilcox Perfect Day .................................................. Ed. Day Ragtime Soldier Man ...................................Walter Amundsen Down By the Old Mill Stream...............................Helma Gairing Take Me Out To the Ball Game ............................. Harold Burch Don’t Take Me Home ...................................... Myron Griffiths “College” Days ........................................... Vilas Colvin Ragtime Violin ........................................... Louis Korbel Wedding March ............................................ Harvey Koss Take a Little Tip from Father .........................Lawrence Prasek THE SENIOR CANDY SALE. THE Seniors this year, as usual, started the enterprise in Candy Sales. The sixteenth of January was, therefore, a day of great commotion. Excitement of preparation, which started early in the morning, reached its climax in room six when the senior girls and boys arrived with their sweets, and told experiences. With almost every box of candy a new incident was reported, which made the work for the receivers decidedly interesting. The hubbub was so great, one could scarcely make out what really was being told, but one girl, gifted with a melodious soprano voice, succeeded in getting the attention of the others. “Talk about trouble. I had enough of that in my experience. First my candy turned to sugar. The next I burned, but, finally 1 succeeded.” This she completed with, “Here, take the candy before something else happens to it.” As the booths were being brought up, one girl was heard to exclaim: “Oh good! in order to get the booths fully prepared for noon, it gives us an excellent opportunity to skip the morning classes, girls.” This was the most enthusiastic speech that a girl ever made in the school. By noon the booths at the west and east ends of the lower hall were prettily decorated with the school colors, and the candy was placed in prominent view. Throughout the fourth hour, a restless condition prevailed, but the teachers did not object, for. to be frank, they themselves seemed anxious to test the eandv-making ability of Commerce Seniors. At last the long awaited moment came; the bell rang and our sale began. As a result of our excellent drills in salesmanship, business was splendid. The nearby confectioners undoubtedly wondered at their light sales for that day. Had they entered onr halls and perceived the rush, the mystery would have cleared itself. At twelve-thirty all the candy was disposed of, and after counting the money, one senior girl remarked: “Perhaps the ‘Annual’ needed the twenty-two dollars, but our school has realized more than gold by the pleasure our Candy Sale has afforded.” SARAH MILSTEIX. TO THOSE WHO FOLLOW. IN order to lighten your path through the High School of Commerce, the members of the Class of 1913 have felt it their duty to impart to you some suggestions for your behavior at the school. This knowledge is a result of sad experience on the part of the Senior Class. Keep the thoughts constantly in mind. 1. Come at 8:45 every other daj% especially if you are in Mr. Gordon’s room. (There is plenty of time to make it up after school.) 2. At noon, stand in the hall until Mr. Creig sees you. 3. Go to class unprepared, then look wise, and say nothing, and “nothing” will be your reward. 4. Never go to any school events. You can act the modern Rip Van Winkle and find out the result within a week. 5. When you do not know your lesson, ask the teacher some questions. You’ll be sure to hear, “We’ll take that matter up after the lesson is finished, if there’s time.” 6. After the threc-minute bell rings, keep right on talking. The teacher will attend to you shortly. 7. When you have a written lesson, waste half the period, and then write industriously. 8. In taking dictation, write what you think will be the next word before the next word is spoken. Be careful not to cross it out before going ahead. 9. Adopt the motto, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” You can guard against such a contingency by not working at all. 10. Do not study during the term. You can do it the night before the test. By following these suggestions, you will endear yourself to all with whom you come in contact. Your schoolmates will esteem you highly, and your teachers will be so sorry to let you leave, they will doubtless keep you a fifth year. THE SENIOR CLASS. By Albert Mendelson, 1913. 53 THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE LECTURE COURSE. WE have had the pleasure of listening to a greater number of prominent and famous men, who lectured to us from our small and unpretentious stage, than have many of those who attend school in the newer buildings. We were not able to recompense any of them for their efforts other than by giving them a resounding cheer and our applause, but in this we did our best to show them that their talks were highly appreciated. We have had speakers on a wide range of subjects from all parts of the middle west. They have come from Chicago and Columbus; they have come from all walks of life and have illustrated the value of highly trained people in the world of today. Even the original settlers of this country were represented by one of their number, Chief Thunderwater. We also had an evangelist speak to us, and we appreciated all that he said, for it was the deepest truth. Among the noted speakers who appeared were our honorable Mayor Newton D. Baker, and Tractioner Peter Witt. We are greatly indebted to our Principal, Mr. Weimer. for it was only by his untiring efforts and his continual seeking of these men that we were given the pleasure of listening to them. June 28. July 12. Oct. 11. Oct. 18. Nov. 15. Nov. 22. Dec. 6. Jan. 10. Jan. 17. Jan. 24. Feb. 7. Feb. 14. Feb. 21. Feb. 28. March 7. March 12. March 21. March 28. April 18. April 25. May 2. May 9. May 14. May 23. Mr. W. G. Rose—“Humor in Newspaper Work.” Mr. A. J. Himes—Construction Engineer of the Nickel Plate R. R. Mr. Ed. J. Hobday—“Relations of Employer and Employee.” Mr. John A. Cline—“Personal Reminiscences.” Mr. Mayo Fessler—“Voluntary Public Service.” Mr. Harry N. Clark—“Common Honesty.” Prof. Emma Perkins—“Ideals of Americans.” Mr. D. C. Westenhaver—“Our Schools.” Rev. Dr. Lyon—“Triangular Man.” Mr. Newton D. Baker—“The New Municipal Charter.” Mr. Peter Witt—“Municipal Ownership.” Mr. F. B. Pearson—“Higher Education and its Purpose.” Judge Levine—“The New Municipal Court of Cleveland.” Mr. F. A. Murphy—“The Cleveland Stockyards and Our Meat.” Forecaster Alexander—“How the Weather Predictions are Arrived at.” II. T. Williams—The Best Things. Postmaster Floyd—“History and Development of the Present Day Mail System and the Parcel Post.” Supt. Lynch of the Lakewood Schools—“A Camera Trip Through Europe.” Mr. Feiss—“Skill Needed for Entering a Textile Industry.” Col. J. J. Sullivan—“How’ to Become a Failure.” Clarence J. Neal, “The Panama Canal.” O. M. Miller. “How It Pays to go to School.” Dr. Daniel A. Huebsch, “Fine Arts.” Ecremmoc Play. 54 ECHOES FROM THE LECTURES. The golden days are ahead and not behind. Be never members of the idle class, nor loafers of the community. —Mr. Peter Witt. Thunderstorms move from west to east, generally, never from north to south. Six and one-half miles above us, the temperature becomes apparently stationary. Every man, if he prays at all, prays for a change in the weather. —Mr. Alexander. Mr. Weimer, in speaking of the crowded condition at Commerce: The' little hardships that come into our lives, by being overcome, give us strength. If you stop school now, you will spend the rest of a very long life in explaining why you didn’t come back. By a true education you will learn to shift from the egoistic to the altruistic motive. Cleveland has spent money to send you to school. If you don’t do something worth while, in payment, Cleveland will lose money. What you’re getting ready for is to do something. Education is a process of fitting people to employ their leisure time profitably. Tell me what you do in your leisure hours, and I will tell you what you are. Honesty is that quality which enables a person, when alone, to lay out a course of conduct that is absolutely right. “She’s a sensible girl,” is the finest thing that any one can say. —Mr. Pearson, of Ohio State University. The reason the lions didn’t eat Daniel when he was thrown into the den was because they couldn’t . He was all backbone. Every tub must stand on its own bottom. Learn right now to think for yourself. Be independent, mentally and physically. Be yourself. — Mr. H. T. Williams. Let it be our aim. not to kill criminals, but to kill crime. Our prisons are universities of crime, and some of them give the criminals a post graduate course. One cardinal thought in dealing with the criminal is tq find the cause of crime. Eighty per cent of people brought to the criminal branch of the Municipal Court are victims of ignorance. —Judge Levine. The live stock business is the largest in the world. It is larger than the coal, the grain and the lumber business combined. 53 —Mr. Murphy. THE SCHOOL SYMBOL. SINCE the founding of the High School of Commerce it has been felt that we needed a school symbol. Something that would be recognized by every one as representing the High School of Commerce. This feeling has grown until this year we have finally had our desires satisfied by a design made by one of our own people. Many of the students in the art class competed for the honor, all using the old forms of ship as the basis of their work. Some used the Viking ship, some the galley, and some the form of ship used in the time of Columbus. After the designs were finished the best was chosen, the work of Libbie Rivkin. and is to be our symbol as long as the school exists. It is to be used ou the school stationery, programs, on the title page in our annual, in decorations, and in other ways, so that it will become generally recognized by the public as belonging to “Commerce.” In designing the symbol the first thought was to choose something which effectively expressed the idea of our school, and it was immediately decided that the ship, more than anything else, suggests the thought of trade and commerce and the spirit of courage and progress. As every one knows the ship was the first means of intercourse in trade between distant points, and the ships such as tin- Viking and galley, were the earliest to carry on trade to any extent. Another reason for the choosing of the ship as the symbol is that it suggests to the minds of every one the idea of inspiration and of pushing out into the unknown. When we look at these ships they bring into our minds the daring and the courage of the old sailors who, even before the time of the compass. sailed out cn the uncharted seas not knowing what there was beyond: then we think of the young people who are pushing out into life, and facing with equal eagerness and courage its unknown possibilities. ALICE WINSPER. ’13. SOME DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. AMONG the numerous visitors to the High School of Commerce during the past year, have been the following distinguished educators: Mr. Ralph Stillman Garwood, General Superintendent Department of Education. Porto Rico. Mr. Bryan, Asst. Snpt. St. Louis Mo.. Schools. Principal Bogan Lane, Technical High School, Chicago. J. E. Downey. Headmaster High School of Commerce, Boston. Hon. S. D. Shankland, Principal Andrew’s Institute. Willoughby. Joseph Mar Gwin, Superintendent Schools, New Orleans. Principal Confort of the Cass Technical High School. Detroit. Principal Bliss of the University School. Detroit. 56 RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT OF SCHOOL WORK. N the evening of December thirteenth, that much-looked-for, much adver- tised event came off. This was the exhibition at our school of the work of the pupils, which had for its purpose the acquainting of parents with our actual class work, and showing the great need of a larger and suitable building. First notice that the future held something out of the ordinary in store for us came about a month before the exhibition. We began to see strange signs in the halls and rooms of the school, and when we asked the why of it, we found out that in the near future, the High School of Commerce was to entertain, educate, and instruct the people of our fair city of Cleveland by means of one great, grand, and glorious exhibition. When we came to school that night, with perhaps the exception of the faculty, we were all in a merry mood. Mr. Hoover, however, not recognizing our state of mind, thought that a little music would cheer us up, so he set up his phonograph (or was it a graphophonef) and we had some music?? but nay, Mr. Hoover, it really was not necessary. At this point, Ye Common People came in and a round of introductions to the faculty followed. .Soon the program started. It was so long and diversified that it was not possible for one person to see everything that was going on, nor is it possible to mention it all here. At half past seven Yc Common People went to the Assembly Room and heard some music by the High School of Commerce Orchestra and Glee Club, This was followed by suggestions by Mr. Weimer, and then came an interesting illustration of first aid to the injured by the Gym Class under Mr. Warfield. After this, the people went to the different rooms to view the exhibits. From half-past eight to ten o’clock the rooms were so crowded by interested persons that it was almost impossible to move from one room to another to see exhibits. The crowd was a record-breaking one and it seemed as if everybody was present. It is hard to pick out any events which deserve special mention in the attraction which they had for the visitors. And yet, there were some classes and exhibitions of work without which the evening would not have been the grand success that it was. There were the typewriting and shorthand exhibits. salesmanship class, spelling contests, and the debates. I must not forget to mention the German store. They really talked German in Room six from nine-thirty to ten. Strange, but true! A basketball game between members of the Gym classes marked the close of the evening’s events. The tremendous success of the exhibition was due to co-operation between the faculty and the student body. Co-operation is the only way to accomplish things. The work shown, together with the crowded condition of the class-rooms and the lack of adequate space for our visitors themselves, certainly brought home to them the fact that, while the High School of Commerce is accomplishing grand results, the city of Cleveland is in need of increased facilities for develop- ing commercial talent. ALBERT MENDELSOX. ’13. 37 “THE BRIDGE.”—A PARODY. I stood on the bridge in the morning, As the clocks were striking the hour, And I thought of the terrible warnings, I’d received from those in power. And, like the waters rushing, Among the great stone piers. A flood of thoughts came o’er me, That filled my heart with fears. How often, oh! how often, I had watched that bridge swing wide. And had wished that the draw could not keep me, From reaching the other side. But I sat in the car and waited, Until the boat had passed, And the car rolled o’er the viaduct, And school was reached at last. But now those fears arc forgotten, They lie buried in the sea, And only the tardiness of others. Throws its shadow over me. Yet, whenever I cross the river, On its bridge with great stone piers, With the clang of the bell on the viaduct, Comes the thought of other years. And forever, and forever. As long as the river flows. As long as the viaduct opens, As long as the signal blows. The time—8:30—in the morning— And the tardy bell, shall appear, As the symbol of order in school days, And its wavering image here. ELMA MANTEY, 1913. 58 DAYS AT COMMERCE. TIME: Five years from now. Place: Living room of my home. The folks have gone away and taken the children with them. Not wishing to go with them or to the club, I have remained at home. I am sitting in an armchair before the blazing fireplace, thinking of those dear old days back at Commerce High. While gazing into the fire, I suddenly realize that it is dissolving into a familiar scene. The blazing logs have given way to a row of chairs. In front of the center chair is a large writing ‘desk. I begin to hear unusual sounds and raise my head to gaze about me. Instead of being in an armchair, I am back at my seat in room twenty. Above the constant roar of street cars rushing by, the rustling of papers, and the few sly whispers, can be heard the bass voice of the teacher in charge. Suddenly there is perfect quiet, even the street cars have ceased their noisy grind, every pupil is studying. Surprised, I look up, to see that Mr. Weimer is walking through the room. He has no more than left when, as if by magic, the sounds begin again, and the few mischievous whisperers, always found in every class, are instantly at their old tricks. At one side of me, Billy Ililberer is telling String Russon about the new signals. On the other side Kipfstuhl is borrowing a knife from Jimmy Donnelly. In front of me, Hy Greenburg is giving Joe Smolik some candy, while behind me two small girls, flatlets, are telling each other about the new dress each is going to have for Easter. At the same time, John Norris, Harry Thomas and Walter Isaacs are deep in a variety of amusements. Who would ever dream of these boys as wasting time during study hour? The confusion gradually dies down, and my eyes seem to be growing dimmer. I close them, only to have them fly wide open at the sound of a clear, sharp voice. I am no longer in room twenty, but in room fourteen, and taking dictation from Mr. Harrison. He dictates a letter and calls upon me to read it back. I manage to decipher several lines, but suddenly come upon a word that I cannot remember. I hesitate, but only for a moment, as a whisper from somebody behind me recalls the word to my mind. The hesitation has gone by unnoticed, and I am given one hundred per cent for the recitation. It was welcome then, but I deeply regret it now. All grows dark before me once more. Scene after scene flashes before my eyes,- only to disappear at an anxious moment. First I am in room one. Mr. Hoover is reading John Graham’s letters to the Salesmanship Class. Then I see Mr. Ditmer giving the Bookkeeping Class some rapid calculation. Now I am in Mr. Gordon’s room, reading the story of ray trip to the steel mills. Then in Mr. Gehring’s German Class, and last but not least, in Miss Amidon’s English Class. These thoughts all come and go before I have a chance to check them in their rapid flight. Suddenly I hear the dismissal bell ring and jump, only to find that it is the front door bell being rung by my people who have returned from the play. I get up and open the door. It is done automatically, as T am still in a stupefied condition. 59 After the people go to bed, I sit down iu the chair and with my head resting on my hands try to recall the different things 1 have just seen. My life seems like a dream. My entire high school career seems to have lasted but one day. Yesterday I was at school living a care-free life aud having good times; today I am out in the trying business world. No school boy can have the least conception of the phases of this life until he gets out into the business world. •‘The way of the transgressor is hard, and no one learns it quicker than the new arrival into the great systems of business enterprises of today. In order to relieve the dull monotony of business life, 1 go to a play or other form of amusement. But all diversions lose their fascination in time. Everything palls. All hut the recollection of my school days. That will remain a happiness imprinted in my memory as long as memory lasts. We eannot help admiring the never-failing patience of the teachers, together with their unflinching desire to compel us, even against our will, to learn somethng which will benefit us only. Our teachers knew what we needed to help us in business, but no one knows better than we. what a hard time they had convincing us. All will realize these things some day, and I can say for the rest of my class, as well as myself, that no matter where we are. or what, conditions may be, whether we are working hard at our daily toils or singing Love’s Sweet Songs, we shall always regard our teachers and schoolmates as our dearest and truest friends, and will forever cherish those good old days at Commerce High. HARRY KATZ. ’13 THE FACULTY. NAMES NOTED FOB— Mr. Weimer............................................. His ever helping hand Mr. Warfield....................................................His Eastern accent Mr. Weber................................................................. Blushes Mr. Harsh ........................................... Ilis pleasant disposition Mr. Ditmer .................................................... His fine humor Mr. McMyler...................................... Ilis remarkable vocabulary Mr. Harrison .......................................... His unfailing patience Mr. Gehring .................................................... !Iis Spanish Mr. Hoover ........................................................... Versatility Mr. Curry...................................................... His long stories Mr. Gordon .......................................... His ‘‘little brown book Mr. Heald .............................................. His dramatic ability Mr. Johnston ............................................ Attention to business Mr. Evans ................................................... Modesty (??????) Mr. Dutton... .Ilis ability to differentiate between practically and theoretically Mr. Creig .......................................................... His keen look Mr. Manville ....................... His graceful movement. (In the gymn) Miss Amidon ............................................... Keeping things going 60 Miss Pittis ........................................................ New ideas Mrs. Pardee.............................................................. Broad views Miss Corser .................................................. Golden hair Miss Ely....................................................... Artistic taste Miss Bandeen ............................................................ Grace Miss Rohn .......................................................... Generosity Miss Hildreth .................................................... Vocal solos Miss Freedlander........................................................... Her smile Miss Heal.................................................. Winsome disposition Miss TIadlow ................................................. Taffy pulls Miss Hagan .......................................... Kindness to little flats FAVORITE SAYINGS OF THE FACULTY. Mr. Warfield..................................“Left, right, left, right, march.” Mr. Dutton............................“Theoretically, yes. Practically, no.” Mr. Hoover.......................“Really! I haven’t any patience with him.” Mr. Harsh .......................................“No laboratory work to-day.” Mr. McMyler ................................................“Extemporaneously.” Mr. Creig........................................“Now, lookee heah, man.” Mr. Gehring ....................................................“Donnerwetter.” Mr. Gordon................................“We’ll pass that around the class.” Mr. Ditmer..............“The Hayseeds, where I came from know that much.” Mr. Curry............................................“Now, a few phrases.” Mr. Harrison..........................................“Do you get that!” Mr. lleald ...........................................“Don’t be an echo!” Mr. Evans........................................“Make your shots good!” Mr. Weber ..................................................“Hello, there!” Mr. Johnston....................................“Six paragraphs in advance.” Mr. Weimer..............................“Well—now. That reminds me of a story.” Mr. Manville ....................................“Don’t sing as you talk.” Miss Amidon ..................................................“Now, dearie.” Miss Corser ..............................................“We-e-ell M-I-I.” Miss Ely.................................................................“Is it clear!” Miss Hildreth..............................“Keep your eyes off your hands.” Miss Hadlow...........................................“So much for that!” Miss ITagan...........................................“You just simply—” Miss Bandeen ..................................................“Oh! Dear.” Miss Rohn...............................................................“I’m so sorry!” Mrs. Pardee..........................“WTon’t you let me cast your horoscope!” Miss Heal..................................................“Not too realistic.” Miss Pittis ..........................................................“We-ell!” Laura Satava......................................... .. .“I’ll think about it.” Sophie Charvat.................................................“Oh! Save us!” 61 THIXTY CENTTH REWARD FOR MITHTHING LETTER. j ATHT night thomeonc thoughtleththly carried an entire cathe of one of our letterth away. It ith therefore neceththary for nth to uthe “th” in-thtead of the right letter. If thomeone findth thith miththing letter, will he. or thhe. pleathe return the thame to our Editor, Mr. Lionel Ruththon. or our Aththithtant Editor, Mithth Tharah Milthtein ? HILDA GOMMEL. ’13. THE “MIXUP.” AT a Pardee given to the teachers of the High School of Commerce, all members of the faculty were present. Everything was proceeding in fine shape when Mr. McMyler happened to look out of the window and saw Mr. John-stone a dog. Mr. McMyler immediately notified the rest of the faculty. All became excited. Mr. Dutton became very Harsh upon seeing Mr. Gor-don his coat and hat and rush to the street. Becoming very Curryous, Mr. Harry Vson also rushed to the street, and upon arriving was asked by Mr. C'reig, Wei-Mer had not stopped the rush to the street? Being afraid a riot might occur, he shouted, “Mr. Geh,-ring for a patrol !” After the arrival of the patrol, all those involved in the mixup were rushed to the suffragette court, and a call for witnesses was sent out. After hearing several of the defendants, the feminine Judge announced that Mr. Ver would take the stand. The attorney Dutt-on this, immediately asked Iloo-ver was, and was told he had no right to question. Mr. Ver told what he had witnessed, and when the judge was through questioning him. Ver said, “Judge, Am-I-don?” Next the judge asked questions regarding the patrol horse, for it was a thoroughbred Corser, noted for its speed in any race. The judge then asked what color the horse was. Miss Ely said that it was Rohn. The judge then asked the owner if the Corser was very much hurt, and he replied, “Never mind. Miss, Heal be all-right in a few days,” and lisping, added. “Leave it to the Doctor, Ili’l-dreth the woundth and have them Ilcald in a week. Mr. Evans next to testify, rather balked at the idea of having so many witnesses and said, “Say. Madam Judge, just because I am in this case is that the reason why Miss Pitt-is and again, why Dit-Mer have to be brought into this?” The judge called it a social “mixup” and dismissed the case. The teachers all returned to their homes and reported for duty the next morning. ED. DAY, T3. THE KORMAW SOCIETY. WE girls of the Senior Class have the largest and perhaps the most important club in the school. It is called the Kormaw Society. Any senior girl is privileged to join this club, and we find that none need urging; even though they are scared to death at the initiation, the novices have passed the ordeal with real American grit. Meetings are held every second Wednesday either in the auditorium of the Carnegie Library or in one of our school rooms, and these meetings are not altogether devoted to business. We have programs in which the girls are the entertainers, and, consequently, we have discoverd much musical and oratorical talent. At present our club has sixty-nine members, which include nearly all of the senior girls. The officers consist of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms, the latter expends all her efforts in preserving order. In addition to these officers we have an executive committee of five members, who have arranged interesting and varied programs, dances and entertainments. The members of this committee are the ones that must bear all the blame if anything goes wrong in the club. The past year has been one of the most successful in the club’s whole experience. Progressive measures for running the society have been adopted, and in every instance success has been the result. With her unfailing supply of suggestions and new ideas, our faculty adviser, Miss A mi don, has been of unlimited help to us. In the last semester, the value of selecting nominees by commission was most decidedly shown. The work of the society has never lagged, and whenever we have advanced we have been able to correlate the new with the old so readily that the union has been perfect. Our club, which was organized in 1909. at the time the school was first opened, has each year so increased in numbers and popularity that we anticipate for it a very bright future. DOROTHY DECKER. FALL TERM OFFICERS President...........................Anna Oberg Vice-President ................ Dorothy Decker Secretary ............................... Irene Putnam Treasurer ............................. Ethel Fenwick Sergeant-at-Arms............ Eleanor Matchett SPRING TERM OFFICERS President ................... Irene Putnam Vice-President............... Elsie Apathy Secretary.....................Helma Gairing Treasurer ................... Hazel Reilley Sergeant-at-Arms..........Mildred Friedmau EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. SPRING TERM Libbie Rivkin Sarah Milstein Dorothy Decker Ruth E. Smith 65 66 THE ECREMMOC LITERARY SOCIETY. THE Ecremmoc literary Society was founded by the boys of the class of 1910. It is exclusively for senior boys. The first meeting of the society this year was held early in October. All the new members were initiated the latter part of that month and the club ran on smoothly until the basket-ball season started. Then, as most of the basketball players belonged to the Ecremmoc and, as a great deal of interest was centered in this sport, the boys could not regularly attend the meetings, consequently, the work of the Ecremmoc lagged for a time. However, after the basket ball season was over, the boys reorganized. On March sixth, new officers were elected, and they put their strength and will with the Ecremmoc; thus the club was put on a sound basis. To make up for the time that was lost during the basket-ball season and to discuss all the work of the club, meetings were held twice each week for the following three weeks. The club picture was taken on March sixteenth, and all but three of the boys showed up; this was very good considering the number belonging. On April ninth, another initiation was held so that the total number of members reached thirty-five. The club entertained the Kormaw Society, and the boys and girls certainly enjoyed themselves. To Mr. Gehring must go much of the credit for the success of the club, for he spent many hours weekly with the boys, trying his utmost to make the club a success. May the classes that follow us appreciate his efforts as much as we do and also uphold the pace set by the class of ’13. LOUIS ZAK. OFFICERS OF THE ECREMMOC SOCIETY. FALL TERM President ...... Vice-President .. Secretary....... Treasurer........ Sergeant-at-Arms . Harold Donberg ...... Carl Stark Raymond Reehorst .....Henry Reich Edward Kipfstuhl SPRING TERM President ...... Vice-President .. Secretary ) Treasurer ) Sergeant-at-Arms . Eugene Broz Frank Cullen --- Louis Zak Joseph Smolik EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Edwin Day William Hilberer William, McMillen 68 THE COMDRA CLUB. THE Comdra Club makes its first official bow to the public in this issue of the Annual. Somewhat over a year ago the Club was orgnized by a group of wideawake Junior girls who believed that “all work and no play make Jill a dull girl,” and who believed that they could have more fun and be more useful to themselves, and possibly to their school, if they organized. The Club is a thoroughly democratic institution. It admits to its membership all Junior girls who are willing to put their pride in their pocket and submit to an initiation that will test their willingness to abide by the articles and by-laws of the constitution. Pleasure and benefit mark each meeting, for business matters are always followed by a social program. Few of the members realized how many talented girls there were in the school until they entertained us with readings, vocal aud instrumental solos, recitations and a farce comedy. Talent is also shown in other ways. The girls decided to have a club pin, so the club artists set to work. From the many designs submitted one having a large and a small “C” on it was selected. This reproduced in dull silver proves attractive. The Coindra Candy Pull came just after term tests had left us “oh. so tired.” The girls gathered around the long tables in the lunch room when the excitement began, for the candy stood ready for us. The faculty had been invited. and many participated in our pleasure and even added to it. When we were hardest at work, trying to keep our hands and the taffy separate, we were startled by a cry of distress, “Girls, I am getting all stuck up. Can’t some one help me?” Sure enough, there was Mr. Ditmer with both hands fastened in his candy, vainly trying to pull them out. The Comdra girls helped entertain at the Junior Informal Dance and everybody had a delightful time. We are looking forward with great anticipation to our May Party, and “last but not least” to our picnic. Miss Hadlow, our adviser, has been untiring in her efforts to make the Club worth while, and she certainly has succeeded, for the Comdra is a thriving organization. FLORA BRATBURD, ’14. OFFICERS OF COMDRA CLUB President ................................................. Flora Bratburd Vice-President ................................................. Ethel Lyon Secretary ................................................. Melania Cadiseh Treasurer...................................................... Gladys Bolton Honorary Members...........................Miss Hadlow, Miss Pittis, Miss Ely 69 70 THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ORCHESTRA. DURING the past year a larger number of our pupils than usual have availed themselves of the privileges of the Orchestra. The character of the music has been kept up to the standard set in previous years, and in the Annual Concert program there was a strong predominance of classical selections. Each rehearsal has been found valuable, many of them worth fully as much as a private lesson to the pupil. The necessity for accuracy; the drill in combination of instruments; the confidence inspired; with many other advantages to each player, are eloquent arguments for the desirability and value of membership by every one who desires to make the most of his talent for music. The Orchestra was assisted in the Concert by the Glee Clubs of our school and the Glenville High School, and by the organization known as Ye Menne Syngers Quartette. The program was as follows: PAKx I. Wedding March 1 Midsummer Night’s Dream ' ’ The Orchestra Mendelssohn Chorus “Down in the Dewy Dell The Glee Clubs Smart Selection “Humoreske” The Orchestra Dvorak Description “The City Choir” The Quartette Parks Selection “Faust” The Orchestra PART II. Gounod March “ Tan n ha user” The Orchestra JTaffner Song “Heather Rose” The Glee Clubs Protheroe Overture “William Tei.l” The Orchestra Possim The Chinese Maid “Little Peeweet” The Quartette Petrie Overture “Napoleon” The Orchestra Fredrick The singing of the Glee Clubs was well done, showing careful training on the part of their instructor. Their clearness of enunciation deserves special mention. Roth selections were encored, in responses to which they sang, “Drink to me only with Thine Eyes,” and “Winter is the Time of Sport.” The Quartette was received with the usual enthusiasm, and to repeated encores sang “Humpty Dumpty.” and “Mammy’s Little Lamb.” In starting the program the Orchestra used the Mendelssohn Wedding March, and the enthusiasm of the drums in the heavier strains seemed to reach 71 the audience at the very beginning, carrying them along by its contagion. The quieter melody of the Ilumoreske gave opportunity for the organization to show a greater degree of polish, and here was brought out the fact that some careful work had been done. The introduction to the Faust Selection would have done credit to the highest training of professionals. The entire selection was well rendered and the dash of the soldiers’ chorus in the finale was full of vim. The Tannhauser March, the “Hail Bright Abode” of the Opera opened the second part of the program and showed more of the results of steady drill in its unanimity of response to the baton, but the climax of the evening was reached in the William Tell Overture. The cello solo picturing the dawn was clear and unhesitating; the fury of the wind by the strings in the roaring storm over the thundering of the drums and interspersed with the frightened calls of the shelter-seeking birds by the flute and clarinets was splendidly realistic; the quiet obligato of the calm was like the dripping of the raindrops while the black clouds retreat in the summer sky; the finale with its rythmic and irresistible crash of brass under the melodies of the wood and strings seemed like the harnessed and driven whirlwind carrying a rack of tumbling scurrying clouds. The Orchestra, which has been under the direction of our Assistant Principal since its organization over three years ago, with a few from outside the school who kindly assisted in the concert, is as follows: Director of Vocal Music J. 0. Hanville Director of Instrumental Music 5. ?. lloorer FIRST VIOLIN Isadore Samuels Louis Rotbart Mario Bittel Ruth Kerr Louis Korbel Frank Volf Gvnnville Jacque E. M. Burbank 0. Manville FLUTE F. R. Witte FIRST CORNET II. T. McMyler Fred Bergold 2d CORNET Isadoro Meiivitz William Hruby SECOND VIOLIN Max Maysmnn Abraham Schochtovitz Vladimir Tumn Herbert Warnsmnn Benjamin Kasner Joe Kohl MANDOLIN Olive Howie CLARINET Paul Kollie H. B. Peterman TROMBONE H. C. Ditmar O. F. Baughman 72 VIOLA II. G. Ihsen VIOLONCELLO Elsie Apathy Blanche Caldwell Douglass Campbell BASS VIOL Edith Caldwell C. D. McCullough PIANO Helma Gairing Gertrude Gilmour H.nidec H. Hoover DRUMS Arthur Haas Morse Opper OUR GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB. I”T IS the custom for each High School to have many organizations, such as boys’ and girls’ clubs, orchestras, etc., and prominent among such organizations at Commerce High is the Girls’ Glee Club. The members of the club are chosen from all of the four classes, Freshmen, •Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors. No one is excluded because she has not enough points, as is the case in many schools. The only restriction placed upon us is that our number must not exceed thirty. Our club was not organized for the purpose of giving concerts or any musical productions, but rather for the purpose of representing our school in a musical way among the other schools of the city. We are organized in the same manner as other clubs. Our officers are, a president, a secretary and treasurer, and a librarian. Ever since our organization we have attended rehearsals, have worked hard and have tried our best to attain success. Our Club is deeply indebted to Mr. Manville for his kindness and untiring patience in our guidance among those many twisted and crooked paths of learning which eventually lead to song and music. ELM A MAXTEY, ’13. 73 74 DEBATES. FTER the school had been in session about two months, a call for candi- dates for the debating team was issued. A large number responded, and it was evident that the school was very enthusiastic about the debating prospects. After a series of tryouts, the team was decided upon and immediately started to prepare for the coming debate. The first debate was held at East High School on January 10, 1913. Commerce had the affirmative and East the negative of the question: “Resolved, that the present immigration to the United States should be materially restricted.” Our school was represented by Henry Reich, Myron Griffiths, and Ralph Mullen, with Albert Mendelson as alternate. The judges rendered their decision two to one in favor of East High School. The result of this debate was a severe blow to our school. Former victories had combined to make the school entirely confident of the result, and it was a complete surprise to our school to find that we had been defeated. But having lost, the High School of Commerce accepted defeat without a murmur. The defeat spurred the team on to greater efforts in their preparation for the next debate. They at once settled down to hard work and it appeared that South High, our next opponent, would not have an easy task before them. They did not. The debate occurred March 21, at Commerce. Our school was represented by Ben Martin, Albert Mendelson, and Ralph Mullen, and Myron Griffiths as alternate. The question was one of national importance at the time: “Resolved, that American coastwise ships, when using the Panama Canal should be required to pay toll without countervailing exemption, rebate, or subsidy.” Commerce upheld the negative and South was completely outclassed. The decision was given unanimously in favor of Commerce, thus giving our school the honor of being the winner of the only debate won by a unanimous vote, this year. We’re still in the race for the cup! The school is extremely fortunate in having the services of such a coach as Mr. McMyler. To him is largely due the credit for Commerce’s many victories. We hope he may lead the Commerce debating teams of the future to many more victories. 75 7fl ATHLETICS. WHEN school opened on the second Monday of September, the first thought in many minds was, are we going to have a football team? The Faculty deliberated; the Athletic Association scanned every possible phase. After careful study it was decided that we should not have a football team this year. Little material, not much time, and no suitable field for practice were obstacles too powerful to be encountered. The decision was a severe blow to -the Senior Athletes, but as conditions were, it would be impossible to turn out a winning team. School spirit seemed in danger, but as the call for basket-ball candidates arrived the old spirit began to show its usual vigor. The basket-ball team of the High School of Commerce enjoyed a profitable season. Seven of last year’s varsity were back in school, so prospects for a winning team were exceptionally bright. When Coach Evans issued a call for candidates, many aspirants responded, from which he built up the Varsity. The team was composed of Captain Weintraub and Broz, forwards. Russon, center, Zak and Lebowitz, guards, while ITilberer and Twitchell filled the utility positions. FACULTY. ' 1A HE first test of the season came when the varsity was pitted against a team composed of Faculty and Alumni members. It was played on Thursday, December 19, 1912, when the gym was crowded to its capacity. The game was very interesting and exciting from start to finish. It was the first, time the Faculty had been together this year; they knew they were in for a beating. The addition of George Leopold, however, to the Faculty squad was thought would strengthen them and cause some rivalry. Russon and Broz were the stars for the Varsity, while the good work of Coach Evans and George Leopold deserves mentioning. 77 LINCOLN. THE first senate game of the season was on January 10. 1913, when Commerce was sent against the quintet representing Lincoln High. Lincoln was one of the schools that Commerce had not beaten in basket ball, consequently, our fellows started to play with a firm determination to trim them. Capt. Weintraub, Russon and Broz caged the ball from all parts of the floor, while the guarding of Zak, Lebowitz. Twitchell and Ililberer speaks for itself, as not a Lincoln man made a basket. The final count was 27 to 0 in favor of Commerce; it was the first shut-out score made in the history of the sport in the local High Schools. OUR next game, Commerce vs. East Tech, was the biggest game of the season, and was witnessed by the largest crowd that ever attended a basket ball contest. Commerce was handicapped by the large gym and by their size compared with the East Tech men; this together with hard luck, caused Commerce its first setback. Team work featured the contest. The game was rough throughout and Commerce drew the short end of a 21 to 13 score. HE third game was with West High, at West, and our team dashed in with vim, determined to win. The game was slow at the start and rather rough. Toward the end of the second half, however, our boys got together and displayed the brand of ball that they were capable of playing, and West found that they had stepped out of their class to play Commerce. By displaying clever teamwork our quintet drew the long end of a 21 to 13 score. Russon and Broz starred by their all-around playing, while Capt. Weintraub showed his ability by making the greater part of the points scored. AST was next met, and Commerce was treated to another surprise. The debating team, representing our school had been defeated a few days before wc journeyed over to East High to play, and we were sure we would even up matters by beating the basket ball team. The game reminded one more of football than of basket ball, the East men playing such a guarding game that it was impossible for our boys to get started. The game was slow throughout, and many shots were missed by the Commerce players. When the scramble was over we found ourselves in losing ground once more. The team was dealt a severe blow at this time by the graduation of Capt. Weintraub and Lebowitz. EAST TECH. WEST. EAST. 7S WEST TECH. OUR team had been greatly changed by the graduation of Capt. Weintraub and Lebowitz. still we went into our next game against West Tech with enthusiasm. Tvvitchell took Weintraub’s place at right forward, while Billy Ililberer filled the place left vacant by the graduation of Lebowitz. the left guard. Center Russon was chosen captain of the team for the remainder of the season. The hoys were handicapped by not having played together before, and by the element of awful “hard luck.” The game was slow and uninteresting from a Commerce standpoint, and we found ourselves on losing ground once more with a score of Id to 13. CENTRAL. THE next week we journeyed over to Central to meet another setback. The lineup of our team for this game was again changed. Davy Kamnetzky going to right forward. Commerce was considerably stronger with its new lineup than the week previous, and was enjoying a comfortable margin when Capt. Russon was thrown to the floor while jumping for the ball, and had to be carried from the contest. The game was fast and interesting with Commerce always a little in the lead. The loss of Russon. however, weakened the team to such an extent that we were unable to keep up the pace. The final count stood 28 to 21 in favor of Central. SOUTH. THE crippled team from Commerce gave the strong quintet from South High an unexpected wallup in our next game. Captain Russon played his usual bang-up game at center, despite the fact that he was severely injured in the Central game the previous week. Louis Zak, the star guard of the team, was forced to lay out on account of illness, but Twitchell filled his place very satisfactorily. The contest was about the best game played at Commerce since the school opened, and was attended by the largest crowd that ever was in our gym. The score was close at all times, first one team and then the other leading. Broz was the star of the contest, making twelve of the points scored in our victory. GLENVILLE. IN our next game, we sprang another surprise. AVe were pitted against the strong team representing Glenville High, which had beaten the South gang by a lone point the week before we triumphed over them. The indications promised a very close and interesting game, so another record crowd was at hand. The game was very fast, team work on both sides featuring the contest. Capt. Russon, Broz and Kamnetzky made baskets from all parts of the floor, while the work of our guards was excellent. The Northsiders found that Commerce was too much for them, and we drew the long end of a 20 to 17 score. 79 LINE-UP AND SUMMARIES OF THE GAMES. FACULTY. Varsity 27. Position 5. Faculty Weintraub ((.’apt.) R. F. Leopold Broz L. F. Manville Russon C. Evans Lebowitz-Hilberer L. G. McM.vler Zak R. G. Weber Baskets, Broz 4. Russon 3. Lebowitz 2. Weintraub 2. Zak. Leopold. Fouls. Weintraub 3, Evans 3. Referee Harrison, Timer Wcimer, Scorer Maxwell. LINCOLN VS. COMMERCE. Lincoln 0. Position 27. Commerce Reitz R. F. Weintraub Oldenberg-Smith L. F. Broz Glauber C. Russon Olenberg R. G. Hilberer-Lebowitz Wil k inson-G ed eon L. G. Zak-Twitchcll Baskets, Broz 2. Weintraub 4. Russon, Lebowitz. Zak. Fouls, Weintraub seven of fourteen called. Referee. Stroup of Wesleyan. Umpire. Freeman of Purdue. Timers. Smiley and Weinier. Scorer, Maxwell. EAST TECII VS. COMMERCE. East Tech 21. Position 13. Commerce Steffens (Capt.) F. F. (Capt) Weintraub Kaplafka L. F. Broz Conaghan C. Russon Kohl R. G. Zak Younger L. G. Twitchell-Lebowitz Baskets, Russon 2, Lebowitz, Steffens 2. Conaghan 3. Kaplafka. Fouls. Weintraub seven of thirteen called. Steffens 8 of 14. Referee, Chudoba of Harvard. Umpire, Towns of Bates. Timer. Blaser of Wooster. Scorer. Thalman of Illinois. SO WEST VS. COMMERCE. West 13. Position 21. Commerce Gerlach IC F. (Capt.) Weintraub Benhoff L. F. Broz Sterling (Capt.) C. Russon Denaple R. G. Zak Hansen L. G. Lebowitz- H i 1 berer Baskets, Weintraub 4. Russon 2. Sterling 2, Benhoff. Fouls, Weintraub 9 of 14 called. Sterling 2 of 8. Gerlach 1 of 3. Referee, Chudoba of Harvard. Umpire, Townes of Bates. Timers, Barnes and Leopold. Scorer, Evans. EAST VS. COMMERCE. East 15. Position 13. Commerce Carr (Capt.) Baker R. F. (Capt.) Weintraub McCauley L. F. Broz Weil C. Russon Evans R. G. Zak Barnes L. G. T witchell-Lebowitz Baskets, Weintraub. Carr, McCauley 2, Baker. Fouls, Weintraub 11 of 20. Carr 3 of 5. McCauley 4 of 6. Referee, Chudoba of Harvard. Umpire, Townes of Bates. Timers, Orr and Tobin. Scorer. Evans. WEST TECH VS. COMMERCE. West Tech 16. Position 13. Commerce Roth R. F. Twitchell Phillips (Capt.) L. F. Broz Howard C. (Capt.) Russon Kuhles L. G. Ililberer Siebert R. G. Zak Baskets. Broz, Twitchcll, Phillips 4, Howard 2. Fouls, Broz 8, Russon 1, Phillips 1, Howard 3. Referee, Conners of Bates. Umpire. Blascr of Wooster. Timers, Curry and Thalman. Scorer. Evans. 81 CENTRAL VS. COMMERCE. Central 28. Position 21. Commerce Guth L. F. Broz Blackmore (Capt.) R. F. Kamnetzky II ayes C. (Capt.) Russon Levine L. G. Hilberer Goodman R. G. Zak Substitutes, Twitchell for Hilberer. Leiberman for Goodman, Twitchell for Russon, Polster for Twitchell. Baskets, Guth 5, Blackinore 3. Hayes 3, Levine, Russon 2, Broz, Zak, Ilil-berer, Kamnetzky 2. Fouls. Broz 4. Blackmorc 8. Referee, Townes of Bates. Umpire, Stroup of Wesleyan. Timers, Ruetnik and Weimer. Scorer, Evans. SOUTH VS. COMMERCE. South 16. Position 20. Commerce D. Davis l.'f. Broz W. Davies R. F. Kamnetzky Lewis C. (Capt.) Russon McGovern L. G. Hilberer Korah R. G. Twitchell Substitutes. Lewis for McGovern, McGovern for Lewis. Valway for W. Davies. Baskets, Broz 4, Kamnetzky, Russon. Twitchell. Hilberer, D. Davis, W. Davies 2, Lorah. Fouls, Broz 4, Lorah 8. Referee, Townes of Bates. Umpire, Stroup of Wesleyan. Timers. Weimer and Chudoba. Scorer, Evans. GLENVILLE VS. COMMERCE. Glenville 17. Position 20. Commerce Silbcrinan-Wallace L. F. Broz Bannerman R. F. Kamnetzky Roessler C. (Capt.) Russon Clark L. G. Twitchell Wallace R. G. Zak Baskets, Twitchell 3. Russon 2, Kamnetzky 2. Broz. Bannerman 2. Wallace, Roessler, . Randall 2. Fouls, Broz 4, Roessler 5. Referee. Bell of Illinois. Umpire, Blaser of Wooster. Timer, Kagy of Reserve. Scorer. Evans. 82 BASKET BALL SCHEDULE. Date, 1913 Jan. 10.........H. S. C.............. 27 Lincoln ................. 0 Jan. 27.........H. S. C...............13 East Tech ...............21 Jan. 24.........EL S. C...............21 West ....................13 Jan. 30.........H. S. C...............13 East.....................15 Feb. 1. ...............H. S. C...............13 West Tech ...............16 Feb. 14.........H. S. C...............21 Central .................28 Feb. 21.........H. S. C...............20 South....................16 Feb. 26.........H. S. C...............20 Glenville ...............17 Dec. 19 (1912)........II. S. C...............27 Faculty ................. 5 Total .....................................175 131 LINE-UP. Weintraub-Kamnetzkv Broz ................ Russon (Captain) ... Zak ................. Lebowitz-Hilberer Twitchell ........... T. F. Cullen ........ Right Forward Left Forward ...... Center . Right Guard ... Left Guard .......... Sub ___ Manager OUR COACH. MR. D. M. Evans, who is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, coached the Commerce teams this year, and will continue to do so next year. Mr. Evans is a star in the athletic line, having played on the basket ball, base ball, and foot ball teams of his college, along which line he certainly is a hustler. Although a star in every sport, he is modest of his grand record at Wesleyan. Mr. Evans has gained the good will of all the fellows, and never has a coach been so popular and so close to the student body as he is. lie is also an energetic teacher and all-around good fellow. THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. ATHLETIC activities were well supported during the year. The suits, balls and other necessities for the teams were bought by the Athletic Association with the money raised from the sale of emblems which entitle one to membership for four years. The basket ball team made enough money to keep things moving at the school for some time, while the base ball team was also self-supporting. S3 OFFICERS OF TIIE H. S. C. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. William Hilberer ...................... Irene Putnam .......................... Eugene Brcz ........................... Florence Ott, Mildred Friedman ........ S. Weiraer ............................ 0. E. Warfield ........................ Charles F. Dutton, Jr.................. Coach: D. M. Evans ....... President ,.. Vice President ........ Treasurer ........ Secretary ....... Principal Physical Director Faculty Treasurer Manager: T. F. Cullrn ..........................................Basket Ball T. F. CULLEN. THE ROOTERS’ CLUB. THE Hooters’ Club, which, within a remarkably short time, had developed from an infant to a sturdy and powerful ehild, was found to be still in love with our team at the beginning of this basket ball season. Under the leadership of Ross, otherwise “Nig” Baxter, this inspiring club was once more trotted forth on the fields of battle to cheer on to success the valiant boys, who were out for victory. Ofttimes when the boys were so exhausted that they could hardly play, and the team had been running behind in the score and were entirely discouraged, a rousing and inspiring cheer would come hurling across the floor from the boys and girls of the club. This put fresh vigor and encouragement into the boys and the team would immediately begin to come up from the rear of the score. The cheers were fine medicine, and they were also a spur which goaded us on to greater and finer efforts. Upon the departure of “Nig,” the leadership passed into the hands of James Donnelly, and right worthily did he hold up the club to its former standard. He is one of the few who can, by just waving their arms a bit, inspire others to great and many-toned noises. At the two debates, also, the Rooters were on hand in full array, and enlivened the time between their arrival and the beginning of the debates with constant and inspiring cheering. A new use for the club has arisen this year. At the close of the weekly rhetoricals, the speakers are rewarded in a way that falls only to the lot of a few fortunate people. They are given a resounding cheer by the Rooters’ Club, which is more to be desired than gold. Here’s to the Rooters’ Club, that soul-rousing band. We wish them success as we give them our hand. LIONEL RUSSON. S4 THE JUNIOR CANDY SALE. THE biggest rush of the season occurred at the Junior Candy Sale, the third of March. Two booths were decorated, one in our own pennants and school colors, and the other in our national red, white and blue. Preparatory to opening the sale, the candy had been carefully arranged in trays and neat boxes, and when the fourth hour arrived, the clerks stood in booths loaded with candy of all kinds, ready for the sale. It was not long before.the cash boxes were sounding. The fourth hour ended with good results, but the real rush occurred during the fifth, when all clerks were kept busy for fully forty-five minutes, gathering in dimes and nickels. At the end of the sixth hour the sale was over and the results were very satisfactory, considering the short space of time taken. Duriug the three hours, twenty-four dollars and two cents were collected, a sum larger by a small amount than that raised by the seniors in their Candy Sale. THE SOPHOMORE CANDY SALE. TO a person on the outside, the Sophomore Candy Sale was one vast commotion. Noise, noise, and more noise. Everybody was busy. Green bows, green flags, green pennants, in fact everything green but the candy, advertised the fact that a sale was going on. Shamrock aprons adorning the salesgirls in honor of St. Patrick’s day, proved also an attraction. The sale came to a goodly sum, and for the amount of money taken in, the two higher classes had to lower their colors to the Sophomores. THE SOPHOMORE COSTUME PARTY. The first Sophomore party of the High School of Commerce was given by the class of 1915 in the gymnasium April 18, 1913. Among the characters represented were Goddesses of Liberty, Indian Squaws, fairies, dolls, Spanish dancers, Martha Washington, a Highland lassie, a Chinese girl and a camp fire girl. ESTHER E. KEPKK. 85 80 CLASS OF 1914. TIIE fall term at an end, and the number of Juniors increased somewhat by promotion and entrances, the second semester found the Juniors well represented. The Seniors generally are the ones who take the heaviest part in upholding the school’s debating reputation, and in baseball, football, basket ball, etc. But time passes, the Seuiors graduate, and, since every one is interested in the future of Commerce, the question arises, “how will the school be represented in the coming year!” This is where the Juniors come into prominence. If there is material that promises good work, everybody will look forward to coming school events. The class of ’14 has plenty of material. Some of it is utilized in the debating work where the Junior plays as prominent a part as the Senior, and more of it will be made manifest during the coming season, in the different lines of sport. Although the Juniors did little active work in the basket ball games, nevertheless, as members of “The Rooters’ Club,” they cheered the team to success by their school yells. When the school team was playing on a rival’s floor, the opponents always knew that the Commerce team had plenty of followers, by the noise the rooters made. When comparing the loudness of school yells, the Commerce representatives never suffered. For this the Juniors take credit. The Junior girls, too, are interested in sports, and this year for the first time, inter-class basket ball was taken up by the Junior and Senior girls. With the aid of their coach they succeeded in rounding out first-class teams. A demonstration of their prowess was given in an exhibition contest, Dec. 13, 1912, in the “gym,” where a very interesting game was played. The Junior and Senior girls have opposed each other a number of times, and considering the experience of the Seniors, the Juniors have put up some hard fights. In December, 1912, a Junior party was held and all enjoyed a good time. Some of the boys present, however, took about two hours, or until the ice cream and cake were served, to overcome their bashfulness, if that was what kept them from being sociable. The present Junior Class is exceedingly large, and school records, grade cards, etc., show that most of the members are faithful workers. Assuredly the High School of Commerce will never be made to suffer in any way by our organization—the class of 1914. JOHN NORRIS. 87 COMMERCE JUNIORS. ONE DAY, sez I ter Miranda, sez I, ‘‘I’m a-goiu’ ter town an’ visit that thar High School of Commerce. So up I jumps an’ hitches up old Kate, an' away ter town I goes. I ties old Kate up by the waterin’ trough an’ hikes inter the school. I meets the principal an tells him I’d like ter see some of them thar Juniors. lie sez he reckoned he could fix me up au’ tuk me ter room three. Thar war a lot of good lookin’ boys an’ girls in thar, but in the second row thar war sartainly some right smart lookin’ gal. She war right tall, an’ I reckon nun of them thar studies war too hard fer her. I used ter think them gals ter hum war right smart, but they don’t compare with that thar gal. Why, I vum, every time that thar teacher would ask a question that thar gal would have her hand up fust thing. Sez 1 ter the teacher, What be that gal’s name thar. the one with red hair? I reckon she’s a right smart gal.’’ Sez she, Stands 90 ter 100 every day.” Then I sure did look at her. 1 was goin’ ter ask some more about her when, I vum, a bell started ter ring, an’ everybody jumped up an’ hiked out. Well, I just kept on settin’ thar an’ a man with glasses come in. I told him who I be. an’ he invited me ter stay an’ hear a chemistry lesson. Thar warn’t as many gals in the room this time, so 1 thought I’d look them boys over. But the teacher begun a-talkin’; he sed, I will experiment with Hv Drogen to-day.” I never did hear of that stuff before. Well, he made some an’ put it in a bottle; then he sed he’d show them how the Hy Drogen gun worked. T didn’t stay ter see, ’cause I reckoned he war a-foolin’ them thar kids, hut he warn’t goin’ ter fool me. Thar warn’t nothin’ in that bottle, an’ I could see it. I had come ter see them Junior boys an’ gals at Commerce High, an’ not bottled up nothin’. Well. I went ter some one who could tell me all about them Juniors, and who do yu think it war? It war that eddicated farmer, named Hoover, and I sed. Get them ter write me down what they are saying’ so T can take it hum, ’cause yu know nun of them folks ter hum will believe how smart them Commerce Juniors he.” Sez he, I’ll git the boys an’ gals ter write about one another; an’ this is what they writ. Now, I vum, I’m a-goin’ ter have it printed in our Centerville Weekly.” ARTHUR XAVIER, ’14. 8S JUNIOR CLASS OF 1914. II B. CELIA ABRAMSKY They say she is some dancer, a piano player too. She’s little, but oh my! what trouble she can brew! But this charming little lass, won’t be absent from her class, Anymore! MARGARET APPLEBY Margaret, a blue-eyed maid, after sixteen years, haa reached the height of four feet eleven inches. The Appleby family haa a good reputation at Commerce and it is safe in Margaret’s hands. She shows some unusual tendencies—marks of 100 in Spelling, K’s in English, punctuality in her work and very brilliant blushes when embarrassed. KATE BAKER President Wilson 'a victory is not yet complete, for he has a formidable adversary in the person of Kate Baker. Her enthusiasm at basket ball games surpasses that of the boys, and with her as leader of the proposed Girls’ Hooters’ Club, our victory over an opponent would be a foregone conclusion. CLARENCE BARBER Clarence Barber keeps one guessing! Is he teasing or is he sincere? Judge by his actions. He certainly has great ability in the short-hand method of speaking,—some call it slang. No matter how deeply in be may go, Clarence is always an expert at getting out of trouble. Everybody likes him. LILLY BERENBAUM As a musician, Lilly Berenbaura is most enthusiastic. Music and more music is her delight. She even chooses her friends because of their musical inclinations. Hor calm face shows that to her, the world is one harmonious song. AMELIA BLACK At Commerce, known by many is Amelia Black. Her preciseness is shown by her carriage and manner of speech. From her closest friend, the dictionary, she has acquired such able use of words as to amaze the English class. She has strong characteristics which in the future must profit her greatly. S9 GLADYS HOLTON If there is a more pleasant girl than Gladys we have not found her. She may have acquired her jolly, good nature at East Commerce; but wherever found, it is distinctly hers. Her voice in recitation is like Annie Laurie’s, “low and sweet, and it remains musical even on the playground. RUBY BOWMAN Ruby Bowman, worthy of praise and one of the few who profitably uses spare moments. She never loses her temper. When she talks she says something worth saying, and holds to her opinion until proven wrong. She is a fine type of girl, one of the kind who will make famous the High School of Commerce. MARY BRADY An Irish maid and proud of it. Now merry, now serious, never disagreeable: Often puzzled but never peevish,—always— Mary Brady. EDWIN BRATBURD A member of our English class, named Edwin Brathurd, differs from the rest of us. He is only about sixteen, but judging by his actions, you would think him sixty-one. He believes himself a great debater. Full of inspiring thoughts, lie springs them on us and makes us light to refute his impossible arguments. FLORA BRATBURD Flora goes serenely through the most difficult tasks as though she were a maiden blessed with magic slippers that carried her without effort along the paths of the sea. There’s a quirk of her eye and a curl to her lips that is hard to define. She is herself, that’s all. LOUISE BROWN Captain of the basket ball team and worthy of it, for “Basket ball is her middle name. She dreams it, talks it, walks it, eats it, and plays it. She can invariably be recognized by her lofty bearing and by her blue sailor suit. Her love for blue is strange, for it certainly does not agree with her humor. MELANIA CADISCH This vivacious little maid has dark eyes and shiny braids, and is usually clad in a neat little sailor suit. She enjoys great popularity, some of which she gained at the exhibition debate. Her ability to question as well as answer is manifested in class, where she is the last one to arrive, and usually the last to leave. LENA CAMINGCOVICH Lena Camingcovicb, easily described. “Jolly Junior, carries her modesty to extremes. She often says, “Oh. I am a regular dummy, and then makes a star recitation. Circumstances, or her mother, will not allow her to use powder, so in blackboard work, she embraces opportunity to use chalk on her face or hair. DORIS CAVE A black-haired, black-eyed maid with a smiling face, and her smile expressive of kindness. She is fond of the expressions, “I don’t care and “I am not going to do it. These make clear two of ber traits, independence and an easy-going disposition. MINNIE CON FI ELD Minnie Confield, or Minnehaha, as she is generally called, is always laughing. She is so very small that she is seldom seen, but always heard. According to the above de scription one might think that she is all fun, but as a matter of fact we find her a bright student in her classes. IDA CROSSMYER It does not disturb Ida Crossmyer in the least to come tardy in the morning with her happy good morning for the teacher. She sits quietly in her scat. Occasionally a murmur can lie heard when she addresses her side partner. When called upon to recite, she is quite ready to argue upon the subject GRACE CURTISS She does uot lack for opinions nor for the words to express them. It is impossible to say why she blushes so vividly; we only know that she doesn t mean to do it. 00 FLORENCE DORSEY A very sedate maid in the class-room. She very seldom answers questions. We do not know the reason. She is very sociable among the crowd of girls where you would not take her to be the same girl. EMMA EGING Emma Eging is a tiny little girl and quite saucy too; aud she writes her shorthand with a swing to it, that is charming. She always smiles and never sighs, this little lass called “Dutchman” by nil those who know her and love her. DORIS EGLESTON A blue-eyed maid of puzzling nature. When you think her gloomy, she breaks into laughter and conversation; when you term her gay, she may surprise you with the serious dignity of her manner and speech. HAZEL FAWCETT A voice as low as a summer zephyr. She speaks and we listen because her voice seems to soothe one, after hearing the loud tones of other . She has a smile and pleasant greeting for all and is known as Hazel Fawcett. THOMAS WILSON FIELD, JR. Thomas Wilson Field, Junior, is not a relative of our new President, but may some day become president (of a trust). He studies, now, every night, to corner all the knowledge in books. Mischievous? Yes. You can sec that in his eyes; but he is withal the best of fellows. HENRY FISCHER Henry, Commerce’s cherub, Smiling and meek. Lacking wings, he presents a Snrplus of cheek. RUDY FOREIT Pretty girls adore him, But all the fair ones bore him; When they smile, he only blushes And solemnly away he rushes. CELIA FRIEDMAN She quietly, yet earnestly seeks knowledge; sifts it and stores away the valued grains. “No time that's lost can ever he regained: that, apparently, is her rule of life. EMILY GAISER There’s a girl whose name is Emily GaLser, Who is trying to make herself somewhat wiser, She has soft, hazel eyes, and a voice that is low, But anything further I 'll admit I don’t know. HAZEL GALLOWAY She does her work—that is good, She does it well—that is better. She should, however, believe more strongly in her own ideas and not be afraid to express them. HELEN GEDEON Now here comes Helen Gedeon, who, when her troubles begin, sighs, “Oh Land, Oh Land, with that gentle voice of hers. But when she is not troubled, one smile after another chases across her pompadour surrounded face. CLARENCE GIBSON Clarence is one of the smallest boys in the class, but his size is no indication of bis importance. He is very partial to girls, and smiles at all of them impartially. He admires what he terms, “Mr. Heald’s ability to teach English,” and be plans to step into that gentleman 'a position at no far distant time. ROBERT GILLILAND Robert Gilliland is au old-fashioned and courteous boy of sixteen, who keeps as shy of the girls as a mouse should of a eat. Outside of school, they say he is as jolly as any of the boys. He is true to his work and achieves much because of his earnestness. 91 BEN GOLDMAN “This young man is like a fighting Bob, Always alert and right on the job, He is, in fact, as one might say, One who makes the most of every day. SAMUEL GOLDSTEIN He works untiring all period long, “Oh, help the laborers, is his song. His tnlk is interesting, essays fine, Then, clever is Samuel Goldstein. HELEN GOODMAN A proud little Miss, she carries herself with an air of dignity, takes a tragic part in basket ball, besides comedy parts in other activities. She never is found to be grouchy, which fact explains itself when we remember that she is extremely fond of sweets. CARL GROTII Carl Groth is about medium height you know, And he was very sure no higher he would grow. But alas, his thoughts did not come true, For in three years an inch taller he grew. LYDIA GUHL Smiles often, laughs seldom; talks little, says much; friendly to all, yet intimate with none: We all would love her if she would only grant us an opportunity. RICHARD IIAAG This youth, Richard Haag, has one of those foreheads that denote brightness. He talks very little but has deep thoughts. In faot he is so quiet that a cyclone will not change his condition of equanimity. When he starts to talk he usually says something that makes the class “sit up and listen.” PAULA HAMMER How came this head so full of rhetoric and grammar f It was pounded into it by Paula’s little Hammer. MARTHA HANSEN On first acquaintance she seems a very quiet sort of girl. She tries hard in class to hide herself in obscurity behind the person in front. When her name is called, she stands and produces the correct answer, to the surprise of her classmates who thought her dense, because she seemed quiet and backward. WILLIAM HARBAUGH You can tell by William Harbaugh's blue eyes that he is a very wise boy. He has great dreams so it seems that some day he will become a great man. But alas! when he leaves school and works under his own rule lie will find working is not quite the same as going to school. EDNA HENNING “O violet, by a mossy stone Half hidden from the eye, Fair as a star when only one Is shining in the sky.” RAYMOND IIERRON So childlike in his stature; and so manly in his power; now so full of fun and cheer; and then so cross and grave; courteous a: all times; a torment between times;—to his classmates he’s “that little Raymond Herron. ’1 RUTH HERSCHOWITZ Our timid little friend, Ruth Herschowitz, can heat any one in her class in a Marathon race (of talking). And yet we all love her. for “in time of need she is a friend indeed. ’ ’ ABRAHAM HERSKOVITZ Our Abe is small in stature, But his voice and brain are great; His class would cheer with rapture Should he steer the ship of State. ANNA HERWALD Anna Herwald, a most interesting girl, is built on exactly the right scale. Modest, mischievous and studious, at once; ready for a reply to every question raised in class, she still intersperses her answers with her favorite connective “an’a.” Otherwise, ulertness and wisdom characterize her every action. 92 MARGARET HOHMANN Margaret the daisy, is modest and sweet; And in her comical recitations she can't he beat. LEONA HORN Light-haired, blue eyed; never known to talk or laugh loudly, and evidently prefers to be seen and not heard. Her modesty is so great that she is not given credit for the wisdom she really possesses. MYRTLE ISAAC Myrtle Isaac is an ardent suffragette, And as an orator she may rival Webster yet. BESSIE JELINEK Here is a tall, more or less dignified brunette, who seems to be in the toy stage yet, because of her playing with things on her desk. Her merry disposition is often made known in the halls by her hearty laugh. IRENE JELINEK “Ah me! Ah me I” poor Irene sighs, “I wish I could be worldly wise, For banking, poetry, I yearn, but these with ease I can not learn.” Irene, don’t worry o’er your pack, we all have loads upon our back, So even if you can't be poet you are an author don't you know it? ELSIE JOKAY Elsie Jokay also is a Junior of our school We can tell her from her sister by this little rule; Elsie’s ring on her left, on the right hand the ring of her double, 80 now, tell which is which without further trouble. KARLA JOKAY Ruskin says, “Tell rue what you like and I will tell you what you are.” Karla likes Elsie, therefore she must be like her. SARAH KAMNETZKY That eager look only betrays her interest and alertness. She pursues grades as a hunter chases the deer and seldom ceases her efforts until the game is hers. EDWIN KIRIAN One might not recognize iu Edwin Kirian a football star, he appears so quiet. Tall, kindly-looking and very neat, one would, however, notice him anywhere. Jovial and popular with the boys, in class he seems half timid, but shows earnestness and a determination to be respected for what lie is, no sham. DAVID KLEIN Very bashful, very quiet, and somewhat slow in movement, he nevertheless impresses you with his quiet determination. Perhaps his modesty is due to his being outnumbered by girls, twenty-five to one. And why does he play with the ink bottle while he recites? For protection? WALTER KRAUSS Walter Krauss has been tried by his English class in debate, and has proved a judge of rare ability. He, also, possesses a jovial disposition, and bis many friends at school crowd around him at uoon, listening to his witticisms. Jokes arc always sure to receive appreciation from him. PEARL KUHN Picture to yourself a medium-sized, brown-haired, round-faced, brown-eyed, dimpled and rosy-cheeked young lady, one who will never have to consult a beauty doctor, vigorously debating on the restriction of immigration. And that is Pearl Kubn. (She persists in believing that she should have won the debate.) NETTIE LEVENSON Nettie Levenson, haviug an object in view, devotes time to its attainment. When with the girls, her jokes are among the brightest, and her laugh at another's joke is in itself a pleasure. Whether considering fun. penmanship, or woman’s rights, she is in it for all she is worth. ROSE LUSKEY Violets and daisies on mountain and by sea, But can one find another smiling Rose Luskey ? 93 ETHEL LYON She possesses a friendly disposition and a keen intellect. Never to shirk a duty and never to waste time, seems to be her motto. A fine reader, skilled in use of peucil and brush, and gifted with more than the ordin ary amount of common sense, she is o good representative of the class. HUBERT McTIGUE He is as solemn as a judge, Tint seldom ever bears n grudge. He ’s six feet tall and strong and big. Well, can't yon guess? It’s Bert McTigue He’s very strict in morals too, No slip-shod part for him will do. His work is seldom poor, you see; That ’a why he always gets an •' E.“ MAE MACKEY Dignified, but not stiff, jolly, but not to the extent of silliness, she possesses a personality that wins friends. She is very fond of out door life as is evidenced by her appearance of health and vigor. “Time that is once lost, is lost forever,’’ seems to be her motto. MARIE MARSH Marie Marsh is a rather likable girl of our Junior class. She has a low, soft voice, which sounds plaintive and plpading. In a class room she seems not to have much to say about the subject in hand, yet when called upon, she appears to have given her lessons careful consideration. JOHN MAYER Johnnie Mayer of political fame may not altogetl� er live up to his name. John may not be a governor, nor yet a president, but he surely will be mayor, for. some such fate he's meant. LOUISE MENGER Her eyes, her smile, denote a dreamy nature. She dreams on. even when the bell rings for classes. When she awakens she is inclined to be a bit noisy, but this noise usually signifies work l eing done. She occasionally talks. BEATRICE METTEL Her recitations might be improved, but she is young yet; there is still another year before her. She is very fond of parties, chewing gum and using pet names. CLAIRE MILLER She may look sleepy but apj earances sometimes deceive. Sbe never was known to use any but that “still small voice, and has not been seen running any foot races. A tranquil existence is hers. We wonder what she would do if she saw a mouse. ROSE MILLMAN Rose Millman, meaning well, often says what she does not mean. Always in a hurry, dropping pencils, spilling ink, fussing with her liair. tying loose shoe-strings, her life is one rush. To atone for this she never keeps her teachers waiting, but pops out the first answer that comes to her mind. LILLIAN MOLITOR “No wind-moved willow by the brook had even half the grace. Majestic and dignified she floats through the hall from room to room. Her skill as a pianist is equalled only by her skill as a typist. STELLA MOSKOVITZ Stella Moskovitz with her kindly, straightforward disposition appeals to people, and wins them. She is a faithful worker and tries to find out the right thing to do, but always attends to her own affairs. No one can accuse her of wasting time over irresolution. FLORENCE MULLEN Florence Mullen, pleasing by her simple manner, is always interesting. The chin resting upon her hand with frowns shadowing her face, is her pose when puzzled or deeply interested. Generally, her speaking gray eyes challenge a smile from every friend, and this is the characteristic one likes best to recall. RALPH MULLEN Ralph Mullen who tries to npe Webster, As a debater, Has also established a reputation, A« a woman hater. 94 MAHV MULLEN We consider ourselves fortunate in haviug on the list of our acquaintances Mary Mullen. A southern maiden, she has the soft accent that is so pleasing to the ear. Always well prepared in her studies, she is the kind of pupil that teachers are delighted to have in their classes. ELEANOR MURPHY Eleanor Murphy is one of the brightest and most jovial of girls. To see her one might think her a mere child with her auburn curls and her bright sunny manner But she may some day make a good loader for “Woman’s Rights” with her unselfishness and sympathy for others. ALICE NEHLS Alice Nehls is a girl of sixteen, fair of complexion and neat in dress. Her carriage, the poise of her head and the droop of her mouth are. even to a casual observer, a clear indication of her characteristic shyness. Blue, her usual choice in colors, is not more true than Alice. MAX NEUBEROER Max will never astonish anyone through his loud talking. His voice is soft and low, arid I have often wondered what he does at the ball games—does he root for his team in his class room tone? However, what he says is of more importance than how he says it. ETHEL NYGREN Quiet and pleasing, Ethel Nygren is liked by the Commerce girls. An attentive listener, when her turn to recite comes, a rosy flush overspreads her cheeks, as she stands erect to make a perfect recitation. Then, her rapidly spoken words, indicative of a ready mind, interest every one. SYLVESTER O’CONNOR Just recently Sylvester O’Connor became a full-fledged member of the Cleveland Police Department Going into a drug store, ho walked into a revolver, but not wishing to have anything injected through the muzzle of this weapon, he left, as instructed, as naturally as a policeman. LOriSE OESTREICTI One girl at the High School of Commerce attracts much attention because of her size, which is about four feet in a vertical direction. But she knows more than one twice her size. If she does not know what she is supposed to. nobody knows the difference, for she quietly hides behind a classmate and escapes a recitation. NELLE PALMER A kind little miss, who is ever ready with a helping hand to assist any one. She is quiet and an earnest worker and one who shows a great care and interest in every undertaking. HELEN PEACH Helen Peach, a girl of striking characteristics, possesses all qualities in the superla tive degree. She never leaves a subject until the what, why and wherefore are clear, then in well-chosen words she gives her thoughts expression. Helen is a girl that will do something worth while. DOROTHY PROSSER Dorothy Prosser is a most attractive girl; sweet, modest and gentle. Her low, musical voice is full of charm. One might think her quiet, but talk with her. especially on Woman Suffrage, and she is an enthusiast. Red bair with her is no indication of a bad temper, on the contrary, notwithstanding her shade of hair, she has a most agreeable temper. KSENIA PUSKA There are girls who are tall and girls who are small; but Ksenia Puska belongs to neither class. She is slender, and of medium height, has light hair, a serene countenance, is very neat in uppcarance and very quiet. Very studious and ambitious, she will grow into a sensible woman of strong character. AMANDA RANDOLPH Clipping from the “Atlantic Monthly,” Sept., 1923: With the announcement on our title page, “Do not fail to read Amanda Randolph’s ‘Reply to the Man with the Hoe,’ ” we wish to call our readers’ attention to that truly great American poetess Amanda Randolph, whose talent has inspired the critics to great praise. 95 BEATRIX RAYNER Beatrix the happy, Beatrix the fair. She who hooked Dante’s nose, and his ebon hair. FLORENCE RIFE Florence Rife is a girl who is known for her smile. She is bright but not brilliant, as a rule, being like an electrical wire, which, when the current is turned on, flashes and sparkles in a way most fascinating, but which, when the current is turned off, goes back to a dull color, only an ordinary piece of wire. .JAKE ROSENSTEIN Jake Rosenstcin is a youth about the age of sixteen, whom the creator gave the necessary elements to make of himself a great man. Short he is. stout, hearty and strong, He has sufficient gray matter, which he does not use ns he should. He lacks the fighting spirit one needs to win out in life’s battle. OEO. SCHMITT The joker of the class; also a stenographer and athlete of ability. May he continue to be carefree and always see the funny side of life. EDNA SCHWARTZ She is a typyieal German girl, blue eyed and light-haired, but she lacks the German characteristic, stolidity. She is industrious, good-natured and extremely quiet. In reciting she fumbles with her pencil, fixes her hair, clears her throat and finally rises to speak. FRANCES SELMAXOVITZ As she is alert and ready on every occasion. she ought to make good as a reliable business ; erson. Frances’ love for talking sometimes gets her into trouble in the study room. Since she is not alone in this propensity, it goes to prove that she is just the average school girl. FLORENCE SHANNON Always a patient worker, she wastes no time over regrets, hut ever faces the world with a smile. ADELBERT SMITH He of the common surname Smith, and the classic-given name Adelbcrt, is great in his Classic English. Just once in a while he will forget himself and say “can’t and “ I ain't got. ” But he is a most agreeable chap, who is not afraid to stand by his opinions and principles. PEARL SNIDER Pearl Snider is a neat, little, precise person, whose every action is in harmony with the occasion. She is so honest that five dollar bills, found by her, lying around anywhere, arc always returned to their owners. RUTH SNYDER She is cunning, she is cute, she is witty, she is wise, As to looks, she is a beauty, brown her hair and blue her eyes. Though one time she was so shy, now in words sbe has won fame. When she starts to talk, Oh my! Snyder’s Ruth will win the game. SARAH SOLOMON Our schoolmate, Sarah Solomon, is a fair looking girl, about seventeen years of age. Although she is very quiet, she always stands well in her work. Earnestness and sineericy predominate in ber character. Although she never changes in her actions, she is always well liked by all of ber schoolmate . BLANCHE SOSKIN Blanche Soskin, a medium-sized girl with brown hair and black eyes, is inclined to be quiet, but, they say, “Still waters run deep. She makes good use of her time outside of school by assisting less talented ones to learn the language of her adopted country. JOHN STARK What long John Silver won by guile. Long John Stark wins with bis smile. 9G FRANCES STRAUSS Frances Strauss is a most self-possessed girl, who never hurries in expressing thoughts. After getting physically in the correct attitude, and making careful mental adjustment, she painstakingly gives her opinion. Interest centers more in how she appears when talking than in what she says. However, she says things worth while. CHARLES SUXKEL Charles Sunkel is a handsome young man about seventeen years of age, neatly dressed and a jolly person to meet. He has a habit of chewing gum in class, but he cannot do this in the typewriting room, as Mr. Creig will catch him at it. He is considering going to college. HARRY THOMAS Harry Thomas is a rather timid young man, stolid and quiet, whom, we are sure, we will never fiud in a riot. He strictly minds his own business and lets others severely alone, in school as well as at home. MARY TODD In a crowd one’s attention is attracted to Mary Todd. Face and eyes declare her sunny disposition, poise of body, her independence. Although she never is known to present her thoughts systematically, she never assumes knowledge that is not actually her own. A toast to the girl who is just her own self, Mary Todd. HOMER TWITCHELL Our Hcmer, like the Greeks of old, Is brawny, beautiful and bold. ELSIE WAGEXBAUER Always smiling, even under the stress of troubles, Elsie WagenbHuer has the making within her of a great teacher; kind, patient, beloved by the little ones who will be placed in her charge. And so we shall not be surprised if in a few short years Elsie develops into a full-fledged “School-marm.” LAWRENCE WEIL Tall, and of dignified bearing, Lawrence Weil impresses one as a person of importance. A dear thinker, and a ready speaker, he is interesting whether he talks on a novel or a knotty problem. It may be a fault of his determined nature, but he always argues a point to the finish. HYMAN WEINBERG Hyman Weinberg is seldom seen in class unless you search closely. He is seldom heard, because he is afraid to use his lungs. He is very gentle and polite and the teachers take special delight in making him repeat all he -says. MOLLIE WEINBURG Slightness of stature and methodical action are the chief characteristics of Mollie Weinburg. in habits she is most careful, hence, she always gives class explanations in full. At all times she is patient and seems never to get excited and. as a result, she generally has good lemons. IRWIN WEINER In his studies Irwin Weiner may not be the first, Ye he has more brains than a Wienerwurst. A higher rank might have been his fate, But he was brought low by answers too late. LENA WEISS This Junior maiden is termed one of the quiet kind. If you wish to find a color between the most delicate pink and deepest red, just say something to make her blush and you are sure to get your color. Xo task appals her. Bovs are shy in her presence and even teachers respect her for her wisdom. YETTA WEISS A little maid with dark eyes and brown hair, and a smile; that’s all. Yetta has been very grateful to Mr. Heald this year, ns his occasional remarks have given her an opportunity to display her dimples. She signifies her approval with a bright smile and a nod, her dislike by turning up her nose. 97 LELAND WISEMAN Wise by name and wise by nature, Tall and meagre in his stature; He is modest in the class, Never looks at lad or lass. ARTHUR XAVIER Arthur Xavier, a very studious boy, sits in one corner completely surrounded by girls. Perhaps his surroundings cause nervousness, else how account for his placing one hand on his hip, while using the other hand to turn on and off the water faucet! Two subjects are quite beyond Arthur’s comprehension, mythology and addresses. Barry, Helen Bergold, Fred Bernstein, Jacob Brown, Herbert Craytor. Frances Curphey, Bertha Dolezal. Anthony Don berg, Marguerite Fried, Max Goldberg, Lillian EDWARD WOHLDMAN Edward Wohldman may be individualistic, But I know it not, To me he is very mystic. Therefore, to characterize him, I cannot. EVELYN YOUNG One of the best natured girls in our Junior class is Evelyn Young, her smile sig nifies it. Sunshine would be a more suitable name for her. It would describe her exactly. Aside from being full of fun she is full of knowledge. Chemistry is her favorite study as she excels all the girls in her chemistry class. Herold. Raymond Kamenetzky, David Knorr. Lillian M. Kohlicek. Frances Mae Lamp, Rosa McDowell. Ada V. Monahan, May Mrohaly, Margaret Marie Noble, Doris Weisman, Gertrude JUNIOR CLASS OF 1914. I B. Albertson, Isabella Black, Amelia Bowie, Rolstan Bowlin, Truwery Burger, Ruth Buesch. Lucy Caldwell. Ruth Champlin, Marion Crawford, Ora Crossmyer, Ida Dorsey, Florence Field, Tom Freedman, Lillian Fuhr, Morris Gilbert, Frank Goodman, Helen Greenhut, Emil Hanchett, Lada f� 8 Harbaugh, William Jacques, Luella Kaiser, Florence Kerr, Ruth Kraus, Mildred Winifred Krives, James MacKenzie, Charles MacKenzie, Grace McBride, George McDonnell, Robert Mead, George Minch, Edward Morisky, Frances Novasel, Hyman Polster, Nathan Rezac, Edward Sauernheimer, Erwin Slater, Violet Smith, Ruth Eleanor Tomchik, Andrew Voigt, Eleanor Vom Eude, Hilda Wieck, Blossom Woodford, Cathryn 99 100 CLASS OF 1915. SOME may sing the song of what they don’t want to be, but I am sure our class would all sing, “I am glad I am a Sophomore of the High School of Commerce.” IIow good it sounds to be referred to as Sophomore after enduring the torments of being called “Flats” for a year. Nobody knows how much we disliked that term, but we bore our trouble like martyrs and worked hard to rid ourselves of that detestable name and gain the title of “Sophomore.” Now, now that we have attained that wonderful and much sought after privilege of designating ourselves Sophomores, we have, as we believe, received sufficient intelligence to realize the real purpose of our school days and to appreciate to the fullest possible degree the advantages we are receiving. A pardonable pride may be indulged in when we consider that our “Flat” class was to use a common expression, “the best ever.” We, of course, don’t want to boast—boastfulness is too indicative of conceit, and yet when we think of the many difficult feats we performed so well, there is no reason why our hearts should not swell with pride. Then, in simple justice to ourselves, and for the purpose of giving future “Flats” a mark to excel, we must call attention to our efficiency during our first year. Yes, that has an air of boasting, but shouldn’t we have a proper pride in the accomplishments of our class-mates even at the risk of bragging? As Sophomores we succeed in all our school work, still we manage to get real fun and pleasure too. For have we not our musicians, entertainers and athletes? Then we indulge in many pleasures, such as a candy sale, that took place od March seventeenth. There was candy to the left of us, candy to the right of us, candy in front of us, all to be sold. Sternly forbidding retreat from that avalanche of sweet confection was the knowledge that the money derived from the mountain of “goodies” would assist toward defraying the expenses of publishing this book. All praise to the candy that brought to our purses The coin with which we paid for these verses. All praise to the boys and the sweet girlies too, Who helped us to bring our class message to you. Wc all know that this annual event of the Sophomores is memorable. In the more serious and important matters, we have gained knowledge to help us overcome the difficulties that will, that must confront us, during our remaining years at school. We will not all traverse the same route, but of one thing we are all equally certain, that our “Soph” days will, without question, point the way and guide us along the path of our destiny, towards the goal we all shall seek—the right to be called just and intelligent men and women. MARGARET BREEN, 1915. 101 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1915. II C. Althoff, Hazel Jeanette Anderson, Sigrid Augusta Apple, Paul Hauer, Robert Bendau, Jacob Bender, George Bender, Irma Berg, Esther Berman, Belle Blau, Ruth Lillian Breen, Margaret Mary Buchmann, Hilda Caldwell, Edith C'herdron, Emily Cohen, Edna Connell, James Danielson, Hazel Dudash, Helen Duperow, Florence Helen Dusek, Florence Fox, Joseph Fried, Anna Friedman, Rhoda G. Gable, Margaret J. Girz, Louis Goodman, Gizella K. Gruss, Philip Haase, Myrtle Helen Ilenricks, Herbert ITilberer, Marcella M. Tllinovsky, John Joseph lloracek, Carrie Howie, Olive Jane Isaac, Bertha Lavern Kane, Teresa Kepkc, Esther Elizabeth Klein, David Kohl, Edna Lcpole, Helen Mac Le Vere, Margaret Hazel Lisy, Helen Mackey. Clare Mangan, Joseph Mendelson, Isidore McCorkiudale, Florence McGrath. Edith Mercer, Clare Arminta Meyer, Albert Meyer, Irene Monahan, John Newkirk, Stuart Oberg, Hilda O'Malley, Agues Oviatt, Isabel 1 Paige, Ralph Pesicka, Valerian Plummer, Charles Reese, Llewelyn Riedthaler. Malvinc Schultz, Florence Anna Schuman, Edna Scott. Helen Simak, Arthur Smith, Janett Neil Spcro, Rose Helen Spira, Jacob Stanton. Mary Agues Stark. William Stockhaus, Lorenz Tapp, John Thunhorst. Leonard Triester, Elsie Warshawsky, Jeannette Weber, Myrtle Weiss, Malvina Wei«s, Ella Williams, Marie Zell, Blanche 102 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1915. I C. Adelman. Jessie Aranovitz, Isadore Baxter, Ross Becker, Florence Bellish, Anna Catherine Camin, Rose Carlson, Russell Chandler, May Cherdron, Emily Cohen, Jacob Cowell, Dudley Crawford, Alma Davis, Ethel Deparse, John Dimendstein, Ben Eckstein, May Ernst, George Martin Fairweather, Lina Frank, Elmer Charles Friedl, Joseph Friedman, Gertrude Gilmour, E. Gertrude Goldstein, Heiman Golinsky, Blanche Goodwin, Ida Gottfried, Emil Hanousek, Herbert Herig, Paul Hershkowitz, Pearl Hinton. Geneva Kleinman, Marie Katz, Malvina Katzel, Sam Maecker, Minnie Manheim, Florence McMillan, Harry Meese, Florence Milstein, Albert Minto, Leon Morganstern, Margaret Morris, Sylvester Gordon Motto. Charles Murphy, Leonard Xamen, Jacob Noderer, Esther Opper, Gussie Pellon, George Scarff, Ella Schad, George Schoenbeck, Herbert Schwartz, Marie Stiefel, Donald Stiel, Leo Strachovsky, Irene Summers, Helen Elizabeth Swogger, Ross Tiffany, Edith Thorkeison, Bessie Tobkin, Maurice Wachs, Elizabeth Weil, Leo Wirtschafter, Hilda Wronna, Walter 103 CLASS OF 1916. THE Seniors have asked for our history. They know we are not yet a year old, and it goes without saying that we have no history. But we have a F-U-T-U-R-E, and that is what counts. History indeed! The present is ours, and the future looms bright. The past is gone. Who cares? We are doing things at present, however. Ask our teachers. They will at least stand up for the “Hats.” You might ask why we shouldn’t be good scholars. There isn’t anything very hard about the “D” work. Algebra and geometry seem to be the hardest for most of us, but why should algebra be hard ? One of our teachers said, “It is just like arithmetic, only it’s algebra.” And scholarship is not the only thing we excel in. Some of us are pretty good athletes, and we are all glad when our day for taking “gym” conies. Besides all of this, one of the members of our class plays in the orchestra. It is not much of a representation, but we had to let the other classes make a little noise, and they seem to think we are too fresh to be allowed much honor. But they all had to commence as freshmen. Even if we are beginners, we are important enough to have a Candy Sale, and more, we had a day all our own called “Flat Day,” which was especially for the “D’s” and their friends. On that particular day the “D’s” had seats in the front of the room, usually reserved for Seniors. Some memliers of the class gave a play called, “The Visions of Youth,” and the entire class sang, “The Song of the Flats,” to the tune of “Hail Emmanuel.” Even Mr. Hoover said we did well. Our having a “D” day really shows what the faculty thinks about us. They are wise and want to win our good will, because they know that next year we will come back as Sophomores. CHARLES SAUNDERS, 1916. FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1916. H D. Alderman, Ida Alfred, Clarence Arndt, Elvira Berger, Joe Berkowitz, Tillie Bocoek, Esther Bowles, Frank Broz, Walter Brummer, Edwin Cartwright, Katherine Cerraak, George Christener, Fred Cole, Harold Cooke, Helen Doty, Alice Dugan, Loretta Durrell, Norman Ecker, Elenore Edelstein, Harry Eichhorn, Helen Eisner, Mae Epstein, Rose Federman, Bella Fox, Rose Frantz, Marie Freeman, Ruth Friedman, Rebecca Glueck, Rhea Greer, Myrtle Griffin, Agnes 105 Gunn, Marguerite E. Guren, Nathan Hall, Earl Hamar, Mamie Ileil, Frederick Heil, Irma Louise Hollander, Pearl Hrabak, Florence Tsler, Lillian Jorgensen, Anna Kalina, Celia Kalovsky, Eva Kamnetzky, Ida Kaufman, Robert Knox, Ruth Kolinsky, Mollie Kozniinski, Anthony Krueger, Elvera Kuehn, Dorothea Kruson, Nadine Kulka, Steven Lampe, Raymond lesser, Ilarry Levitt, Anna Lewis, Ada Liptzin, Sidney Lumberg, Rachel Luttenberg, Gertrude McAleer, Margaret McCaa, Andrew McCabe, Mary Maysman, Max Mazanec, Helen Meier, Irvin Mey, Meta Meier, Emma Moody, Ivy Moorehead, Robert Moritz, Ruben Henry Morrison. George Muetzel, Christine Murphy, Irene Xoss, Marie Parsons, Irene Potts, Florence Redferu, Phyllis Reich, Ethel Riggs. Henry Rosenberg, Rebecca Ryan, Lillian Saunders, Charles Schlacht, Florence Schneider, Nathan Schneider, Tillie Shochtovitz. Rose Sheehy, Michael Shields, Mildred M. Shulman, Pearl Siess. Raymond Simon, Frances Sisser, Hilda Smeal, Anna Spence, Eva Sperber, Martha Swaffield, Harold Tegge, Elsie Tengler, Edward Tuma, Vladimir Tyler, Albert Von Kancl, Lillian Warner, Nellie Warsmann, Herbert Weinberger, Rose Weiss, Cornelia Willauer, Daisy Wolff. Arthur Yates, Fannie Young, Arline Young, Earl Zverina, Rose E. 106 FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1916. I D. Alexander, Albie Allen, Morris Bachy, Helen Baden, Goldie Barres, Dorothy Barrett, Mary Barrick, Joe Bartley, Martha Bartunek, Hattie Blank, Helen Bletz, Sam Boysen, Robert Braunstein, Henrietta Broz, Frank Bunowitz, Bessie Carter. Goldie Casey, Florence Charvat, Gertrude Class, Irene Condell, William Cook, Marion Dickerson, Myrtle Dolinsky, Mae Drda, Anthony Eisner, Sylvester Emmel, Esther Fields, Greeta Finkelstein, Bessie Fluek. Dorothy Friedland, Amelia Gilblom, Eleanor Gobehnan, Eli Goldsmith, Aaron Goldstein, Isadore Gunderson, Doris Hamerschlak, Gussie Hanson, Doris Harbaugh, Kathryn Hartman, Myrtle Ileege, Florence Heiser, Edward Hendershott, Zella Hinske, John Ilronek, Fred Jarosh, Julia Jeandrevin, Harry Kasner, Ben Kelleher, Regena Kinuear, Laura Kirby, Loretta Klein, Jacob Kock, Mahelle Kovacs, Sadie Krajicek, James Krivos, Frank Kuebler, Karl Lancky, Camilla Lipkowitz. Matilda Long, Gladys London, Rebecca Lorman, Erma Luck, Marjorie Manak, Ruth Mayer, Dora Melda, Joseph Melbourne, Richard Mettel, Clyde MeXaughton, Florence Mitchell, Lawrence Nash, William Neugroschl. Mollie Nicholson, Emma Opper, Morse Owen, Hattie Patton, Mildred Peterka, James Rahe, Anna Reiches, Michael Rice, William Rosenberg, Yctta Rosman, Alexander Sarnovitz, Sophie Schmolka, Mamie Schreibman, Ida Sherer, Addison Seitz, Julia Shannon, Phyrne Slipinsky, Hannah 107 Silverman, Sarah Thomas, Joseph Trinkner. Wilhelmina Volk, Lawrence Wachs, Sarah Wallington, Cyrus Weiss, Elizabeth Wolf, Rose Zelmanovitz, Nathan Zbornik, Charles Smillie, Jessie Speiser, Bella Spence, Raymond Stanley, Helen Sutherland, Alice Swanson, Edna Talisman, Leo Teske, Henrietta THE SONG OF THE FLATS. O, we’re the Flats of Commerce High, A merry working band, We're small we know, but soon we’ll grow And great things understand. We’re taking up fine penmanship, And English: then we spell:— Geography and Math, and more We’re learning very well. Chorus— Praise for Commerce High, her flats are we, Praise for Commerce High, her lints are we, Wc are here to learn, to do: Great things to understand. Soon we shall be the sophomores, Then, wonders we will work In Art and Math and Keeping Books, No lessons wc will shirk. Our Credits and our Debits straight We ’ll keep, nor scratch out aught. Outgoing papers, check accounts We’ll treat os we are taught. Chorus— And next, we’ll grow,—how big we’ll feel.— To be the Juniors great: For then electives we can choose. And help decide our fate. We’ll study modern Languages, And Shorthand learn to write, Accounting take and Chemistry,— Our work will be just right Chorus— Four years—then we shall Seniors be: To us the school will bow. We’ll raise the flag of “Commerce” high: To win, we’ll show you how: In Banking and all Business Ways, In Industries and Law, Debating, English. Typewriting, We’ll work With ne’er a flaw. Chorus— 10S THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY. ' I 'HE purpose of the Legal Aid Society is mainly to protect those who can-not afford an attorney and to help the poorer class to secure their rights. This organization was started about six years ago in Nebraska by two or three lawyers who were willing to devote part of their time to the helping of those who could not regularly afford an attorney. This was soon noticed by other cities and was considered a very good movement, and in a short time offices or stations became installed in many other cities, until now the number of societies scattered throughout the United States numbers over twenty-five. This organization is not controlled by the city, but is carried on by private or independent attorneys and, with the exception of pushing or encouraging the work done by the society, the city has nothing at all to do with it. Cleveland’8 office is located in the Engineers’ Building, and during the year of 1911, handled over eleven hundred and fifty cases, making it necessary to secure the services of a third attorney. These attorneys have their regular practice besides, and devote only part of their time to the workings of the society. The Cleveland branch, like all others, works in harmony with the different charitable institutions of the city in which it is located, the local office, especially, is working together with the new Common Pleas Court. Several of the cases of the society have been brought up in this court, and both join in exposing the scandal and evils of the Justice Court system aud the injustices done to the people by attorneys. At each office of the Legal Aid Society, record is kept of the number of cases handled, character of the case, amount involved, the names and nationality of those applying for help aud also the way in which they happened to come to hear of the workings of the society. The cost of securing help or advice from this institution is very small, and is just enough to cover the expenses of the attorney and is a very small consideration for his work. The cost is also based on the nature of the case or the 109 amount involved, and this very seldom exceeds fifty dollars. The society figures that if there is a comparatively large amount tied up in the case, the people can secure the services of a regular attorney and pay the regular attorney’s fees. This movement is wholly for the benefit of the poorer and oppressed people and will in time rid the county of the holdup lawyers who make a practice of bleeding money out of people for very slight services done them. Branches of this society will soon be located in every city, and it is predicted that in time they may be taken in under the supervision of the city. ED. DAY, ’13. OUR TRIP TO THE BLAST FURNACE. THE seventeenth day of January is marked in my memory with a very interesting expedition to the Central Blast Furnaces. This plant covers about seven acres of ground, and is situated on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, just south of the Central Viaduct. Much of the raw material is transported to this plant by water, a cheaper method than by land. The iron ore is taken ashore in a very deft way, namely, by extending out to the water’s edge a large framework of iron, with a trolley car attached to it; this swings over the vessel automatically and dips itself into the pile of ore in the vessel, fills itself as full as reasonable, swings over and runs along the trolley track of the frame work, and empties the ore further inland at the end of the apparatus. The ore is exposed to the weather, and immense quantities of it are kept on hand at all times. The ore is taken to the furnaces by means of two electric trucks, which are filled automatically and are run alternately along a track until each gets to the incline which leads to the top of one of the furnaces. There are four furnaces, the dimensions of each twenty feet in diameter, and ninety feet in height. These furnaces are immense structures, made of sheet metal and lined with fire clay. The walls of the furnaces are about a foot in thickness. The incline leading to the top of a furnace is about one hundred feet long..and has on it two tracks, upon which are run two oblong cars or rather iron boxes, with the ends which point to the furnaces left open. These boxes are about two feet high, three feet wide, and five feet long. These carriers are so run that when they return empty they come directly under one of the trucks, which are operated by electricity, and these empty their load of ore in one of the carriers. The carrier is then taken back up the same track it came down. When it reaches the top of the incline its contents are emptied into the furnace, and it comes down again to be refilled. Two of these carriers are used for each of the furnaces; when one is coming down the other is going up. thus keeping them in balance. The initial step in the process of melting the iron ore is to fill these furnaces with a layer of limestone, then a layer of coke, and last a layer of ore. Near the furnaces are built large engines which pump air. These engines are worked by the surplus gas, the origin of which we will discuss later. 110 Pistons about a foot in diameter and six feet long, similar in structure to bicycle pumps, pump cold air, which is sent through huge pipes and emptied into a tall, oven-like structure called a “stove,” containing a network of fireclay brick, that has been heated by burning some of the gas just mentioned. Here the air is heated to such a degree that one can hardly imagine the temperature: in cold figures it is about 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Sixteen hot air pipes about a foot in diameter carry the hot air from the stoves to each of the furnaces. As the hot air is forced through the l ed of limestone, coke and ore. the coke is brought to such a temperature that it will draw the oxygen away from the iron ore. This forms a gas. the scientific name of which is Carbon Monoxide. This gas is not allowed to escape into the atmosphere, but is collected by means of pipes leading from the top of the furnaces. After this gas has been cleansed it is used in running machinery, heating stoves, etc., as we have mentioned. As the above mentioned process is continued, naturally an enormous amount of molten iron occupies the lower part of the furnaces. These portions of the furnaces are kept cool by having cold water pipes around them, from which water continually trickles over the sides of the furnaces. The earthy matter, such as sand, rocks and like substances, combine with the limestone to form a slag, which floats on the top of this molten iron and is taken off through outlets at the sides of the furnaces that lead to cone-shaped ladles. It takes about twentv minutes for one of these ladles to fill. This slag, when it is drawn off, is white hot, and must necessarily cool somewhat, but is not allowed to harden, and while it is still in a liquid form it is dumped into places that are desired to be filled, or when cooled it may be ground and used for cement. After this slag is taken off other openings are made lower down for the iron to flow out. The iron is then allowed to flow along sand troughs about twenty feet long, which lead into cars or iron ladles. When these ladles are filled the molten iron is completely covered with coal dust. Because of the great heat of the molten iron the coal dust burns, liberating heat which keeps the top of the iron molten while being shipped to the rolling mills in Newburgh. When it is not shipped to the rolling mills it is run into molds, small receptacles about four inches high, seven inches wide and fourteen inches long, which are fastened side by side to an endless belt which is in continuous motion. These molds are whitewashed on the inside at the end of every trip, so the iron will not stick to them. As the belt reaches one end the molds are filled with molten iron from the ladles, and by the time they reach the other end the iron is somewhat cooled and solid. As the molds pass beneath the supporting apparatus to return to their starting point, they automatically dump their contents into a cooling trough of water. This molded form of the iron is called pig iron, and the pigs separately weigh from seventy to one hundred pounds. This is the final act in producing the iron in its first stage. m ANNA KRIVETS. '13. THE STUDY OF HOUSEFURNISHING. ONE of the things the students take up in the Art Department is the study of materials and colors suitable for furnishing a home. That is, they study wall papers and woodwork so as to find out what would make a harmonious room. For this purpose several business firms have given us books of wall papers. When the student has made a drawing of the room he selects desirable paper for it, considering the size of the room and the way in which it is to be lighted. In this way he finds out that a paper with a large pattern is not suitable for a small room, while a paper with a vertical design makes a low room appear higher. He finds, too, that the color of wall paper is important, and learns to select warm colors like tan or brown for a room with a north light. Samples of natural woods, such as light and dark oak, mahogany, etc., have been given to us by several lumber companies of Cleveland, while another has sent us samples of stained woods. These help the student to try combinations of wall paper and woodwork. While the students were engaged in color work last term, some Oriental rugs were loaned to us by a large department store. With these came dainty cretonnes suitable for hangings and portieres. It has been a great help to have these wall papers, woods, and fabrics which have been loaned or given to us by Cleveland business firms. In using these, the student gains a knowledge of suitable furnishings for the home and becomes familiar with the things actually sold in the stores for this purpase. RUTH SMITH. THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY. Report of a visit of the Local Industries Class. THE Sherwin-Williams Company is a concern in which efficiency is the watch-word, and this company, in organization and methods of manufacture, typifies a really progressive American institution. The first object of any company is, of course, to accumulate wealth, and this is undoubtedly what Mr. H. A. Sherwin had in mind when he opened a small retail paint store in the year 1866, at 601 Canal Road. This through Mr. Sherwin’s effort prospered, and was later organized into the Sherwin-Williams Company, for the manufacture and sale of paints, oils and varnishes. Here is a firm that is efficacious, not only because of the high quality of product, but because of the marked degree of efficiency and harmony among its force of employees. The company not only has a rigid code of business rules, which is strictly adhered to, but in addition to thus, a code of principles that concerns the employees. It was the good fortune of our “Local Industries Class” to visit this plant on January twenty-seventh, when we realized that the company's injunctions and suggestions were wisely followed. Nothing can be said to express the prevailing spirit of the firm more accurately than a few of the principles quoted directly from their own printed matter: 112 1. To foster good fellowship among ourselves and to take pleasure as well us profit out of our work. 2. To strive constantly for the improvement and advancement of the business and of ourselves. 3. To be considerate, polite and courteous in all our dealings within and without the Company. 4. To be high toned in everything, everywhere. 5. To grow in knowledge and character as well as in size. Just inside the door as we entered was the elevator man, one of those good-natured. elderly darkies, happy as a lark at all times. lie seemed to know who we were and what our business was. for he invited us to step into the car and he would take as upstairs. On leaving the elevator, we passed through several office rooms where we were told two hundred and fifty men and women were employed in the various departments, such as the Executive Department, Treasurer’s Department, General Accounting Department, Purchasing. Service, Printing, Auxiliaries, etc. The offices are neat, well ventilated and attractive. We were conducted from the offices to a club room, where we were detained until a few belated members of the class had arrived. Here indeed was a place of interest, for this was the meeting-room of the Top-Notchers Club. Lectures and contests are features of the education and entertainment held in this room. There are several games and a piano for the use of the employees, whilie the walls are decorated with pennants and pictures. As our visit was to be devoted more to the industrial side of the concern than to the business side, we began our tour through the factory part at once, under the leadership of two competent guides, who took pains to answer all questions promptly and completely. Owing to the fact that several rooms were occupied with the same kind of machinery and processes, it was necessary for US to visit but a few rooms in proportion to the number in the entire plant. Our visit had been systematically planned, so as to enable its to follow in successive steps the manufacture of the paint. A miniature paint plant, or the testing room, was the first department to which we were conducted. Small quantities were being prepared by their special chemists, and tested on pieces of wood or tin by exposure to the weather; data as to the time of exposure and the ability to withstand weather and sunlight are carefully kept. There is but one process carried on in a room, so the machines throughout a room are alike. The mixer is a large iron machine which stands higher than a man and with a diameter of about three feet. The pigment, oil, etc., of which the paint is composed is put in at the top of the machine and thoroughly mixed by rotating machinery. Then it runs through a pipe into the grinders on the floor directly below. Oil is added to it in the grinder, and the entire mixture undergoes a process similar to that of making flour in the old-fashioned mill with stone burrs as grinders. The paint, entering the grinder at the top is forced between two heavy, flat round stones with grooves chiseled in at a distance of about four 113 inches from center to circumference. These grooves form a lip from which the paint may How out at certain places and thus avoid any possibility of waste. The machines containing the black paint have three such stone grinders or burrs while those containing a colored paint have but two. The machine is so built that the paint drops from the top outlet into the opening, and then goes through the second grinder and so on until the last, from which it is turned into cans ready to be marked and packed for shipping. Although there has been some oil added during the previous process, the paint is still thick and is sold iu this paste form to the dealers, who may dilute it one hundred per cent or more, depending upon the use to be made of it. In one large room there are but two or three men employed; these feed the machines, weigh the paint, label the cans, and do various other duties. The mixing and grinding process is the same throughout the plant, the only difference being the use of different colors or qualities, such as coach colors mixed with a Japan quick drier, first quality oil colors for tinting purposes mixed with linseed oil, cheap heavy paints, new process red-lead paint used by plumbers, buggy paints, enamel paints, etc., etc. The oil used throughout the plant is stored in large vats which stand in the yard •. from there it is pumped through pipes to the various departments as needed. The white lead crusher is a low. fiat recptacle, entirely open. Inside, extending through the center, is a large stone roller, weighing several tons, that may be set revolving. From the crusher the lead runs into a reservoir and is strained and poured into cans holding fifty, twenty-five, or twelve and one-half pounds. Large quantities of paint are manufactured as ordered. There is a stock room, where small cans of paint are kept, and orders of less than a case are filled from this room. Next to the paint, varnish forms an important product. The resin and other ingredients are put into an iron vat that resembles au immense bowl, about three feet in diameter. The bowl or kettle is set up on two large wheels, thus making it possible for the workmen to push it over the fire. Along one side of the varnish-boiling room arc several coke fires, built in kilns made in the cement floor and separated one from the other by brick walls. The kettle is rolled into one of these furnace-like compartments, where the varnish boils. In some cases, the gums must be boiled separately, and some varnishes require as many as six boilings. Some must be thinned with turpentine, and some require both turpentine and benzine. The varnish is then strained, by being forced through several layers of cloth a little heavier than canvas, and this completes the manufacture of the varnish. Varnish cans are then filled by an automatic machine, which resembles a medium sized scale. The balance is set at the number which indicates the number of pounds a can should contain. The man in charge places the empty can directly under an opening, releases a lever and the varnish flows down until the can contains the exact measure. At this point, the can, overpowering the 114 weights, causes the scale to tip instantly and the other end rises. A cap, governed by the tipping of the scale, covers over the pipe stopping the flow of the varnish, and the can is replaced by another to be filled in like manner. The varnish is stored in an aging room, where it is kept until ready for use. Then the tanks are emptied and new material placed. For this reason, there is approximately one million dollars’ worth of varnish stored all the time until properly aged for market. Though not as great as in the varnish department, provisions are made throughout the entire plant for the protection against fire. There are pails of sand and water, fire blankets, hand and automatic extinguishers in every convenient place in the establishment. An engine in the engine room furnishes power to pump water through the automatic extinguishers. As we were walking through the various rooms, our guide stopped at a little steel, fireproof door and rapped to be admitted. Upon investigation, we learned that the walls, too, were of steel, and the guide explained that this room contained eighteen thousand formulas for paints and varnishes, and that if these should be destroyed, they could never be replaced. They therefore had to be entirely protected from fire. In addition to these departments, a printing department and a can factory arc in constant operation. The tin comes to the company in sheets, where it is cut, shaped and soldered, tested, dried, and carried away by a shaft to the filling rooms. Nowhere is systematic labor more evident than in the can factory. Not one step is wasted by the employees in carrying the article to the various divisions of labor, for the men are seated according to the position their particular work bears to the completion of the can. Where this is impossible, great shafts are put in operation that carry the cans to the next workman. Division of labor as explained in economy is clearly demonstrated in this can making. Theu there is a department where all the printed matter necessary for the business is printed. Various kinds of magazines for the staff, agents, architects, painters, and the public are published here. Much of the raw material comes from the Sherwin-Williams’ mines in -Missouri and Kansas. No child labor is employed, and only two women, who we were told had begged employment, are in the company shops. The company has been able to bring manufacturer and consumer together and to secure changes which have been to the advantage of both parties. This company has recognized the importance of the employees’ recreation, has established the club room and organized clubs, and has installed lunch rooms, etc. They believe that the success of the company rests with the success of every individual person in their employ. Politeness and gentlemanly conduct among employees, toward one another, and toward visitors were everywhere in evidence. Each man seemed interested in producing his best, and in doing the things that would best conserve his firm’s interest. ELEANOR MATCHETT, ’13. 115 Mr. Creig: When will a note be due if it � s made on Dec. 31, and is payable two months after date? Robert Morehead: On February thirty-first. Mr. Dutton let some electric current pass through Abraham Shochtowitz. Therefore, he put the “Shock” in Schochtowitz. Jake: “Why isn’t “Zeit” masculine? Mr. Gehring: Why isn’t “Maedchen” feminine? Jake: Well, it means Grandfather time. Mr. Gehring: Maybe it is Grandmother time. Mr. Gordon (in economics class) : In 1830 a man bought a quarter acre of land in Chicago for $20, and now it is worth over $1,000,000. Albert Mendclson (aside): Is there any more of that land around there? Win. McMillen: I want a nickel’s worth. In salesmanship class of thirty-five. Mr. Hoover dictating, “Let us stop a moment.” Thirty-four pupils put thirty-four pens down, the other had a pencil. At the senior meeting. Ed Day makes report of the financial condition of the senior class: As far as the report is concerned only six seniors have paid their dues and they are all boys except two, who are girls. liii Mr. Gordon: What would you do if you had a million dollars? Harvey Noss to Arthur Haas: Match pennies. Mr. Gordon: What kind of utility does a sculptor produce? Dorothy Decker: Form Utility. Mr. Harsh was asked by one of his Junior pupils, “'What is chemistry, a fruit or a vegetable,” and he came back with this witty reply, “Neither, it is a plant, a chemist-tree.” In chemistry test: What is the product of melting together two or more metals called? John Mayer: Bi-metallism. In the IA Physics Test, two different kinds of pumps were to be diagrammed. One of the boys drew one puinp, but couldn’t draw the other, so he raised his hand and said, “Mr. Dutton, I’ve got one pump drawn, what kind shall I draw for the second?” Mr. Dutton replied, “Joe, I really ought not to tell you, it being an examination, but you can draw a dancing pump for the second.” In Commercial Law: If a farmer delivers to a Railroad Co. a lot of chickens and a strike should break out, what should the company do with the chickens? A thoughtful boy: Send them to a pasture. Boy: Do stationary engines go? Mr. Johnston: What does stationary mean? Boy: Writing paper. Mr. Dutton: Once I thought the ice man was giving me short measure. I weighed the ice and found that he gave me over-weight. Joe Smolik (who is honest) : Why didn’t you return it? Mr. Gordon (Commercial Law) : What is an affidavit? Rose: Why, it’s swearing. (Followed by an uproar from the class). Mr. Johnston (to a class in American History): Do you know that these desks are the same in Congress? Well, they are, only different. Mr. Heald: What’s the difference between willingly and resistingly? Jim Donnelly: Why, a girl might be willing, yet resist. (An uproar). Mr. Heald: James, your knowledge is way beyond your years. Mr. Weber ( in municipal activities): How can you make a street more attractive ? Celia Friedman: By putting all the poles and wires underground. 117 To the Girls. To increase beauty, spend about twenty minutes each day exercising on a trape .c or Hying ring. If trapeze or Hying rings are not available, turn on the electric light. What is the strongest day in the week? Sunday, all the rest are week days. Russon (after banking): Oh, for why was I born? Bill McMillen: For nothing, only to help Cleveland get a million in 1920. Mr. Gordon: For example, if any of you had to go over to the courthouse for a marriage license, what would you have to do? Esther Weissman: Why, you’d have to swear. Mr. Gordon: Hardly, before you are married, Esther; it may be different after several months. Mr. Gehring (in room 6): Isn’t it true, Louis, that we live on land? Louis: No. Mr. Gehring: Well, what’s under us? Louis: The Gymnasium. Mr. Weber (in commercial law) : How are partnerships dissolved? Raymond Reehorst: In water. Mr. Gordon (in economies class): Suppose an Eskimo were brought to the May Co., what would he select first? Ed Day: Some fur. Mr. Gordon: What fur? Tracy Spencer (as Duncan in Macbeth): Let me infold thee and hold thee to my heart. Hazel Reilley (as Banquo): There if I grow, the harvest is your own. Miss Amidon: Who was king of England when Shakespeare lived? T. Spencer: Queen Elizabeth. (Followed by an uproar of the class.) Jacob Bernstein: Well, that’s right, isn’t it? Why is the Commerce-Tech game like a course in commercial law? It’s too Technical. A game lost, but a victory won, Was the game we played with Tech. The spirit shown by the boys alone. Has saved many a team from wreck. A. Haas, ’13. 118 Mr. Dutton to Ed: Say, Ed. what kind of mettle are you made of. anyway t Harry Katz (from the rear of room): Pig iron, Mr. Dutton. Sign on Physics Book: In ease of fire throw this in. Mr. Gehring: Henry, how do you form the imperative verb? Henry: Just the way you do. Mr. Gehring: Well, how do I form it? Henry: I don't know how you do form it. Mr. Gordon: If I brought suit against you--- Arthur Haas: His suit's too big for me. (Laughing in the class room.) The fourth hour Civics class is crowded. Clarence Barber and Arthur Xavier sit in one seat. They were both writing at the same time and Clarence is left handed while Arthur is right handed. Mr. Weber announced, (choking with laughter) “Talk about economy; here it is right at the High School of Commerce.” In the second hour economics class, Mr. Gordon was telling of his boyhood, and he said that he was brought up on the country, but he added that it didn’t agree with him. Anna Krivets said, “I guess you were not strong enough to work on the country,” and everybody laughed. Mr. Gordon: What did they do with captives in the olden time? Kathryn Spidell: Eat them. Tis to Laugh. Miss Ainidon (in English Class) : When reporting a class joke for the Annual, give only the incidents necessary to bring out the point. (Class very attentive). After the climax is reached, there is but one thing to do. What? Anna Krivets (perfectly sure she is right) : Then laugh. Mr. Dutton (while drawing circles on a blank globe): What can I do with these after I have finished? Bright (?) Student (dreamily): Erase them. Mr. Ileald: Why is a letter of application hard to write? Elsie Apathy: You have to tell the truth. Mia-directed Energy. Mr. Manvilie making baskets in the faculty game. Opposing the Annual. Order in Room 11 the fifth hour. Attending Ecremmoc meetings. Speeches by Manager Cullen. Coming to school on “Opening Day.” 119 LIMERICKS. Said Reich: Don’t think me benighted For quitting debates, nor affrighted. Tho I felt a strong call To play basket-ball, In our victory, none’s more delighted. Said Mullen: You never would guess The hard work that we did, and the stress That, we put on debate. We toiled early and late,— Who, with McMyler for coach, could do less? Every one knows when the Rooters hoot, “Peaches, Gene Peaches, shoot now shoot,” That the basket ball Is bound to fall Down into the basket and through, so cute. There's Martin! He’s Ben, our debater. On coast vessels’ tolls a rebater. “’Twas absurd,” he cried, “The mere thought all deride, “That we to the English should eater.” Commerce has a tall Senior named Russon, As captain he ruled without fussin’. If a fellow played tame, lie taught him the game, Did this very tall Senior named Russon. We’ve a little short forward named Billy, Who never says anything silly. Although not a star, We rate him at par, This wonderful forward named Billy. There’s one of our athletes named Cullen, Who never was known to he sullen. He played in no game, But was there all the same, For manager was this same Cullen. 120 We all know a young lady named Decker, From getting ads, no one could check er. She’d get them all right. Without making a fight, This famous Miss Dorothy Decker. There is a young lady named Bratburd, Who is neither bashful nor backward. She has lessons all right, For she studies at night, She’s a worker, this same Flora Bratburd. Said Griffiths: Did it appear, We tackled South High with great fear? We knew they were right, And had a hard fight, To make victory real and not “near.” Said Mendelson: Was 't ’13 and fate, That gave us the wrong side in debate? Whatever the reason, Out of and in season, We must study right early and late. RHYMES. There is Homer Twitchell who’s long and lean, Who never would think of doing things mean, At basket ball, he plays a good game, In work at school, he will also win fame. There is Dave Kamnetzky, who’s not very tall, But he worries not when he chances to fall; For don’t you see, because he’s so small, He falls not as far as those that are tall. There are Weinlraub and Lebowitz, fine players they, Who a great many people will readily say, In basket ball playing , cau hardly be beat; Who gave us oft victr’y, our opponents defeat. “Gene” Broz is fair to look at you know, But how would he look seen wielding a hoe? Athletics ’s his specialty beyond a doubt, When considering the fair sex, please leave “Gene” out. 121 There is Louis Zak, so strong and so hearty, Who is in his own sphere when attending a party; At basket ball, too, lie always wins fame; At baseball and football, he plays a good gam . CAN YOU IMAGINE: Russon in Mr. Gordon’s suit Joe Smolik wearing No. 5 shoes? Ed Day coming to school at 8:30 ? A New High School of Commerce? Joe Smolik in love? The orchestra playing ragtime? Isadore Samuels doing anything but studying? “Lou” Zak with the laugh of a civilized being? “Red” Cullen with black hair? “String” Russon being four feet tall? “Billy” Hilberer being six feet tall? “Jim” Donnelly with his hair combed? “Coach” Evans standing around with his mouth shut? “Gene” Broz with his hair mussed up? “Patsy” O’Connor feeling blue? Mr. Weber not assigning a lesson over vacation? Talking in Mr. Hoover’s class? Mr. Heald crabby in class? MR. CREIG’S MOTTO: A note, draft, or check, without cents, is nonsense. A bookkeeper without sense, is a nuisance. Question: Do you think we will have a new viaduct? Answer: I will have to draw on that. Mr. Dutton (in physics class): Now my grandfather has an old watch that is as good as mine. Russon (girl-like voice) : Maybe yours is an Ingersoll. 122 NAMELESS QUERIES. If Amundsen would call, would llilberer be a Fried-man? Has Helen Swan-cott a Red-fern ? If Bertha Ap-fel, would Fanny Bomstein tell Rose Edelman? If Charlotte Pannackel let Pleasance preside, would a Gold-man object ? If Rus’son could bring: back a lost Day, would Dun-bar him? If a Shepherd would Se-bek the Wolf, would a Wagen-bauer her flight? If Eleanor Aults would Deck-er friend Anna Krivets in a beautiful gown, would a Glick-man protest! Would Florence Ott Madden Eleanor Matchett? If Kathryn Spidell saw Helma Gai-ring the fire-gong, would she lose her Apathy ? ADVERTISEMENTS. For Sale: Ink spoiled in the making. Inquire of Study Room Twenty, High School of Commerce. For Sale: Spelling lesson. Injured in attempt of Junior to write it. A few words only unrecognizable; others could easily be made perfect by omitting, supplying or changing a letter here and there. For Sale: A first class Junior memory. Slightly rusted and out of repairs from lack of use. Could be easily brightened and restored to normal condition by a lengthy, electrical over-charge of study, reduced to the form of learning selections from great authors. For Sale: A good mind. Slightly balky. Refuses to be held to study. Never driven by its owner. Wanted: A teacher who will give good grades, lesson or no lesson. Found: The following expressions, which have been picked up at sundry places: The owner will please claim property and pay for this advertisement. Try and go. The teacher failed John in math. I left my book lie on the desk. The second last word in the sentence. The teacher left me go home. May I loan a book off from James? That is all the further I got. The ten last easiest. 123 CALENDAR. SEPTEMBER. 9. 8:30 A. M. Vacation over. The Seniors plan to run Commerce the best ever. 1:30 P. M. Once again the verdant Flat is with us. 10. Senior Boys are barred from Room 6 for the year and their own good. 13. Several of the new members stay at home. Did they fear the Friday hoodoo? 16. Ambitious sophs attempt to give flats their annual shower bath. 17. Nice weather, many baseballs, wild throws, broken windows,—sorrow. 18. Nothing extraordinary or new except the dignity of the Seniors. 19. More dignity. 20. Senior Class holds organization meeting. Much reticence noticed on the part of the first attendants. 124 OCTOBER. 2. Ecremmoc and Konuaw Clubs meet to reorganize. 3. “No football,” is the decision of the Faculty. 11. Seniors given seats of honor in the front of the room during rhetoricals, presumably to show the flats how nice we all look and how sedate we are. 12. Initiated into the mysteries of Banking and Commercial Law. Many embryo lawyers put in their appearance. 13. Heard in all corners from the Senior Class, “Good morning, have you Tickled your Register yet?” 16. Kormaw entertains the Ecremmoc. Nice lunch, nice time, nice girls. Really, five of the boys present could dance. 17. Mr. Manville issues the first call for the future song-birds. 21. Report cards go home. (Tears, prayers, and resolutions.) Kormaw initiation. NOVEMBER. 9. Ecremmoc initiation, llow did you enjoy the ride? 12. Doris Noble on time. Said that it wasn’t her fault, so she was pardoned. 16. Joe Smolik appears with new shoes. Explains readily why the shoemakers have struck for higher wages and less work. 21. Comdra, nicknamed “Gum Drop,” Club re-organized by Junior girls. 22. Doris Noble an hour late. The bridge. 25. Informed by the Faculty that we were not to have an Annual. 26. Seniors protest so vehemently and with so much spirit that the Faculty changed its mind. We hope for an Annual. 27. First “sassiety” event of the year—Senior Informal. School adjourned so that we could eat “Turkey” but we were cautioned to leave “Greece” alone. DECEMBER. 2. No one sick, but we are still eating either real turkey, or Christian Science turkey. 9. First call for basketball. Last year’s entire team reported. 13. Open house at School. Lights went out in 12 and 13. We wonder why. The Senior girls, acting as ushers, were real cute in their white suits. 18. Varsity vs. Faculty. Mr. Ditmer was once again the timer but it wasn’t any use, for the team piled up the score on the valiant but outclassed teachers. Russon’s wrestling with Mr. McMyler and Zak's sensational diving featured the game. 19. Poor under classmen are being pestered very much by those promoting the Annual. 20. Senior Formal. Some class to this class. Donnelly broke all fonner records by eating seven dishes of ice cream and sixty-seven crackers. 125 JANUARY. C. Mr. Dutton hangs up a new record right at the start of the year. He said, “Get the point,” 51 times in 35 minutes. Greenberg, timer, and Cullen, scorer. 8. More and lots of it,—pestering for those who have not subscribed for an Annual. 10. Commerce 27—Lincoln, 0. We have at least established this record which will never be broken. East victorious in our debate. “There is never the sweet without the sour.” 16. Senior Candy Sale. One of the latest revised sayings, “Sweets from the sweetest. ’ 18. Commerce 13—East Tech 21. We did our best, but it wasn’t good enough. 22. Annual Board members elected. The 1913 Annual assured. 23. First meeting of the Annual Board. Very much business to transact. 24. Commerce 21 —West 13. One more scalp. 27. Mr. Curry’s annual cold puts in its appearance and causes him very much embarrassment. 28. He is still incapacitated. 30. Commerce 12—East 15. It seems as if we .just can’t beat those fellows. FEBRUARY. 7. Commerce 13—West Tech 16. The poor, crippled team worked hard, but it had no luck. 9. Two jokes found in the joke box. This is just two more than usual. 11. After a long and painful illness the Eeremmoc expired. Weeping. 14. Commerce 21—Central 26. Russon hurt. 17. Mr. Weber and Mr. Dutton appear in new suits. The lower hall was jammed by curious sightseers. 18. Embryo politicians make their appearance. 19. .Senior elections. Some of the politicians are rejoicing. 20. Adam Smith had better look to his laurels or Isadore Samuels will over- shadow his best efforts along the line of Economy. Commerce 20—South 16. 21. Great rejoicing at school. Mr. Curry rewarded the fellows by excusing them from his shorthand class for the day. Generous Man! 26. Commerce 20—Glenville 17. We always did rejoice in doing the seemingly impossible. Great was the joy that prevailed among the students at this result. 126 MARCH. 3. Junior Candy Sale. The consumption of water in Cleveland was increased by twenty per cent during the day. 7. Forecaster Alexander spoke to us. Told us that the weather could be forecasted by anyone with red hair. Don’t you wish that you were a redhead ? 10. Coach Evans appeared wearing a little green hat with a bow in the back. He looked real cute. 11. Ecremmoc given a new lease on life by Joe Smolik, who moved that we exist. Great projects are immediately undertaken by the new members. Sophomore Candy sale. Someone left a box of cinders on Mr. Curry's desk and he couldn’t eat it all, so he passed it around after we had all had our dinner. 17. Commencement speakers chosen. Mr. Heald reads Macbeth. Why pay a dollar to see it at the theatre when we have him as a teacher? 21. Second debate. Commerce 3—South 0. 24. First lesson in Salesmanship. 25. First joke cracked by Mr. Hoover. It was a pippin. 26. He has decreed that we take down the lesson in shorthand. Still we are unfortunate. APRIL. 6. All the students back safe from their vacations. They must have refrained from cracking “fool jokes.” 9. Hot session of the Annual Board. Result, Fire Drill. Tim session became hotter, the Board fighting fire with fire. Debating club organized. 10. Annual Concert. “Music hath charms, etc.” 11. Frank Cullen made his debut as a platform speaker when the basket ball team were given their rings. You did very well. Frank. Kormaw girls have charge of rheloricals and furnish an interesting and pleasing program. 14. Flat Candy Sale. The candy was just like the flats, themselves,—rather immature. We ate it through loyalty to the school and the Annual 16. Class day speakers chosen. 17. First baseball game of the season. Commerce 3— Lakewood 2. Also the first baseball victory in years. 127 21. Miss Amidou absent; her English classes taught by able students. 24. Editors working double shifts on the Annual. 25. Very many sly looks from the Ecremmoc boys and some vague hints of what they will do when they have charge of rhetoricals. We have Lincoln’s goat. They failed to put in an appearance for their game with us. 30. At last it happened. The Ecremmoc entertained the Kormaw Club. Nice time while it lasted. MAY. 1. Members of Local Industries class go out to learn how to become the managers of the future business world. Mr. Hoover reads a funny story to the two members of his depleted class. The six members left in Miss Amidon’s English class go for a walk. 2. Debaters rewarded with neat pins. 3. Commerce 6—East Tech 7. Another evidence of Tech Luck. 29. Class Day. JUNE. 18. Commencement. 128 Contents (Design by Frank Zwemer) ................................ 129 Dedication, Editorial ..............................................130 Boost E. H. S. C. Candy Sale........................................131 Tail Piece (Design by Edna Thompson) ...............................131 Faculty of E. II. S. C. Orchestra ..................................132 Winning Basket Ball Team ...........................................132 Annual Board Picture and Names .....................................133 Sophomore Class Picture ............................................134 Alphabet ...........................................................136 Freshman Class Picture .............................................138 Freshmen Names......................................................139 Class Histories (Design by Ruth Fay) ...............................140 Did It Ever Occur to You (Design by Myrtle Cane) ...................142 Don’ts for the Flats................................................143 Jokes (Design by Altissa Oster) ....................................144 Tail Piece (Design by Thomas McHugh) ...............................146 Rhymes................................................................. Tail Piece (Design by James Foote) .................................148 320 DEDICATION. AS a mark of appreciation of all that Mr. Twiggs has so faithfully and willingly done for us. we respectfully dedicate to him this first annual of the East High School of Commerce. It is a very small annual, thus it can show only a slight part of our esteem for our friend and adviser. EDITORIAL. YOU have in your hands the first annual of East High School of Commerce. Before commenting on it, we would like to have you consider that this is our initial publication. It is full of faults, but we hope that in after years, this little book will serve as a reminder of our happy school days. We have no bright Seniors nor clever Juniors t � help us out: for all our wit and wisdom we must depend upon irresponsible Sophomores and green Freshmen. We owe much gratitude to West Commerce for allowing us space for our humble efforts, and certainly we thank them. Athough this is a small school, we have plenty of school spirit, and the fact that the annual has as much material as it d K s. is due not only to the efforts of the Annual Board, but to those of the entire body of students. Our work is now finished, the annual belongs to you—may you enjoy it! 130 BOOST E. H. S. C T TOW many of you, in speaking to a chance acquaintance, have said that ■ you go to high school and have been asked if you to go to East, Central, or Tech? How often had you to reply. East Commerce? Then you must talk for five minutes to convince your hearer that there is such a school, and ten more minutes to make him believe that at this school the pupils get a firm foundation for business. Talk for E. H. S. C.! Veil for E. II. S. C.! Play for E. Ii. S. C.! Work for E. H. S. C.! And Boost E. II. S. C.! Now and forever. The March of Progress: Printing Press—1420. Steam Boat—1807. Steam Railroad—1814. Telephone—1860. East High School of Commerce—1911. L. L., ’15. OUR CANDY SALE. ¥ T was noon of March twenty-eighth, and everybody was astir. That after noon nobody had his lessons. When two-thirty came there was a great rush to rooms one, two and three, where there were booths and candy. Room three had three attractive booths; in one candy was sold, in another pennants, and in still another lemonade. Room two thought it would rain before we got home, so they were selling genuine paper umbrellas. They also had candy and flowers. Room one had a bowling alley, composed of ten Indian clubs and two indoor base balls. Here Eddie Weiler and his assistant, Kenneth Kastor, served as pin boys, and Frank Zwemer as score keeper and cashier. The candy sale had been in session about fifteen minutes when room two produced a crier who proved to be Arthur Kaighin. Instead of crying he advertised. Dancing was next on the program, and after that came an auction. This was great fun. Arthur Kaighin was auctioneer and knocked down hair pins, side combs, hat pins, brooches, erasers, rulers, pencils, pennants, and every salable article that, could be laid hold of. That endvd the day’s fun. Those who stayed a bit later found that, by this sale, we had made thirty-three dollars, which, after deducting some for the Dayton flood sufferers, would more than pay for our pictures for the annual. 1X1 FACULTY OF THE EAST HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. Mr. Pemberton J. Twiggs. Assistant Principal. Buchtel College. Bookkeeping. Miss Lucy C. Allen, Western Reserve University. A. B., English. M iss Alice Bandeen, Cushing Academy. New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics. Department of Physical Culture. Miss Edith Beman. Western Reserve University. Ph. B.. University of Michigan. Mathematics. Mr. Manville. Private Tutors in Music. Music Department. Miss Margaret Richardson. Western Reserve University, A. B.. History of Commerce, Mathematics. Penmanship. Miss Agness B. Slay maker. School Industrial Art. Philadelphia. Pratt Institute. Teachers’ College—Columbia University. Applied Art. Mr. Orson E. Warfield. B. P. E., International Y. M. C. A. Training School Medical School. Starling. Ohio. Department of Hygiene and Physical Culture. Mr. Samuel Zechar, Otterheln University. A. B., English. Commercial Geography. EAST HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ORCHESTRA. •John Wci .ei..........Leader............Violin Lawrence Brennan.........................Cornet Bettie Chlad.............................Violin Julian Kollie............................Cornet Paul Kollie............................Clarinet Frank Paviloni •.........................Violin Edith Riemer..............................Piano WINNING BASKET BALL TEAM. Harold Kennedy. Captain George Billinghurst Richard Engel Paul Kollie Alfred Purina 132 Elbert Wilson ANNUAL BOARD. Irving Gresslc . . Irving, our editor in chief, Doth come too easily to grief. Editor Elsie Kennedy .. Elsie Kennedy is her name, As associate editor, she’s won fame. Associate Editor Frank Zwemer . Frankie Zwemer, to get some ads. Asked the lassies and the lads. Katherine Dunbar Here’s to the editor of jokes. Who likes to write of funny folks. Marjorie Alliban Helping the editors, Marjorie works, Jokes and jingles, she never shirks. Thomas McHugh Tom McHugh is a hard working lad, When the annual is finished, he’ll he glad. ' Faculty Advisers: Miss Slayraaker 133 Miss Allen 134 SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1915. ANDERSON, MYRTLE 411 would help others, out of a fellow-feeling. BEHREN1), MYRTLE 44 Who well Jives, long lives. BERR, FLORENCE And I oft have heard defended; Little said is soonest mended. BRENNAN, LAWRENCE A word spoken in season, at tbe right moment is the mother of ages. BROWN, MARGARET Be not wise in your own conceit. CAIN, MYRTLE ‘‘Always thoughtful, kind and untroubled. CARROLL, BRIDGET 1 will do my best. CHAPPELL, BERTHA She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with. And pleasant, too, to think on. CHLAD, BETTIE A good poet's made as well as born. DAMBROW, ETHEL (live thy thoughts no tongue. DEATER, HELEN She that goes a-bnrrowing goes a-sor-rowing. DENBY, MARIE To do two things at once is to do neither. DOWNS, EDNA . From the crown of her head to the sole of her foot, she is all mirth. DUNBAR, KATHARINE Cheer up, the worst is vet to come. ENGEL. MARIAN I am resolved to grow fat, and look young till forty. FAY, RUTH 44Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. FOOTE, HAZEL The sight of you is good ior sore eyes. FRICKE, HILDA Let the world slide. GARTMAN, WILLIAM In this world, it is not what we take up, but what xve give up, that makes us rich. GEORGE, FLORENCE Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking. GREENFIELD, LILLIE 4 4 Get all that is due you. ’ ’ 135 GKESSLE, IRVING Never idle a moment but thrifty and thoughtful of others. JACOBS, LEONA Get work! Be sure it is better than what you work to get. ’ ’ KASTOR, KENNETH They laugh that win. KENNEDY, ELSIE 44Little strokes fell big oaks. KENNEDY, HAROLD Let us do or die. KLIXGMAX, LAVERXA Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat, and therefore let’s be merry. KOVARIK, CLEMENT Civility costs nothing and buys everything. KUHLMAN, DOROTHY Ker voice was ever soft, gentle and low. LEASE, FLOYD 44 He trudged along unknowing what be sought, and whistled as he went for want of thought. LICHTIG, LEONARD Look what a little vain dust we are.” LOWENTHAL, SARAH No tears diin the sweet look that nature wonrs. McKEON, ANNA Sing away sorrow, cast away care. MORGAN, ALWYN Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. OSTER, ALTISSA Fine manners are the mnntlc of fair maids. PAUL, DONALD Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today. PECK, WALTER They say a carpeuter is known by his chips. PRIVES, RHEA Let every man miud his own business. PROCTOR, CECIL Youth comes but once in a lifetime. REID, EMILY Everything comes if a man will only wait. RITTER, LILLIE With a smile that glowed celestial, rosy, red. SACKETT, CLYDE Many small make a great. SCIIMIELETZK Y, WALTER “Nothing hinders me or daunts me.” SCHREIBER, HENRY “Yon Cassius hath a lean and hungry look.” STROUT, ELSIE ‘ The sum of earthly bliss. ’ ’ TORRY, ELSIE “And when you stick on conversation’s burrs, don’t. strew your pathway with those dreadful ‘urs.' ” WALKER, EDNA “I hate nobody; I am in charity with the world.” WEBB, LEONARD “Whose little body lodg’d a mighty mind.’’ WEBER, HARRY “Saying and doing are two different things.” WEILER, EDDIE “To be honest as the world goes, is to be one man picked out of ten thousand.” WEISBERGER, ABRAHAM “It was an amiable weakness.” WEIZER. JOHN “He was over precise in promise keeping.” WELLS, FLORENCE “Whate’er she did was done with so much ease, In her alone ’t was natural to please.” WETTRICK, MYRON “The fashion wears out more apparel than the man. ” WISEMAN, PERRY “A uise man says nothing in dangerous times.” WUERTZ, HARRIET “I am never merry when I hear sweet music.' ’ ZWEMER, FRANK “My mind to me a kingdom is.” ALPHABET. A stands for Altissa, whom here we will mention B stands for Bertha, who attracts much attention. C stands for Cecil, who they say is the brightest, D stands for Dorothy, to whom cares are lightest. E stands for Elbert, whose namesake is Woodrow, F stands for Frank, who Fame’s boat could row, G stands for George, whose best study is art, II stands for Harold, who talks rather tart. I stands for Irving, who on the board worked, J stands for James, lessons he never shirked. K stands for Katherine, known to us all. L stands for Ladimir. who’s as round as a ball. M stands for Myrtle, with three of them here, 136 N stands for Xaome, who has left us, I fear. 0 stands for Oakland, where business we’ll learn, P stands for Pass, when through studies you squirm. Q stands for Quarterback, we have none out here, R stands for Ralph, Oh, he was a dear! S stands for Seniors, the heads of the school, T stands for Tom, who will learn how to rule. U stands for “Flunk,” when report cards go home, V stands for Violet, who from us did roam, W stands for William, who needs not to learn. X stands for itself, the unknown term. Y stands for you, who are reading this ditty, Z stands for Zero, those who get it we pity. Many more pupils I well know have fame, But the alphabet’s short, so these I can’t name. I. G., 1915. OUR STUDIES. Mathematics, oh what joy, To every girl and every boy. Bookkeeping is our delight, Journalizing every night. Hist’ry of Commerce, well, I guess, Fills our hearts with happiness! Commercial Geography, who says hard? You are wrong. I am sure, my dear pard. Then that skilful work called Arts. We just adore with all our hearts. English we do love so well, We can not bear to hear the bell. (?) E. E. K., ’15. 137 13R FRESHMEN CLASS OF 1916. Alliban, Marjorie Baker, Lucille Balukievitz, Adam Bennett, Blanche Billinghurst, George Bodnar, George Brock, Ruth Carlson, Minnie Cohen, Fanny Delaney, Helen Dodd, Elsie Engel. Richard Foote, James Foster, Gladys Graft, Edythe lloffman, Alverda James, Garnet Jennings, Ruth Jenkins Ethel Kinney, Ruth Elements, Mary Koch. Irma Kollie, Julian Kollie, Paul Korahek, Louise Kus, Ladimir Lefkowitz, Matilda Lewis, Gladys Lowe, Ellen McFarland, Doris McHugh. Thomas McIntosh. Eleanor Moore, Alma Nussel. Clements Olson, Helen Oster, Mildred Pauers, Anna Pavalonis, Frank Purina, Alfred R a mage. Bessie Riemer, Edith Rothenbecker, Wilma Runkle, Xadian Schaub, Dorothy Smith, Tom Smolic, Frank Springborn, Ruth Strong, Irene Swaffield, Raymond Teare, Winifred Temple, Wayne Thobaben, Anna Thomas, Celia Thompson, Edna Tobin, John Van de Motter, Josephine Weinberger, Esther White, Carl Wilson, Elbert Wilson, Helen Wolfe, James Wood, Alfred Wysong, Margaret Yahrous, Celia Zwick. Beatrice Zwick, Doris Zwick, Libbie The Kollie boys! Yes, there are two, To tell ’em apart, is a job for you. The teachers have a great time, too, Trying to figure out who’s who. 139 CLASS HISTORIES CLASS OF 1915. WE entered the East High School of Commerce on September 6, 1911. We will admit we were not taken much with the beauty of our building, but we did not mind a little thing like that; nor did we mind being called “flats.” for “Ignorance is bliss.” During the first few, cold, winter days, our building could not be heated. It was probably because our old-fashioned furnace was rather taken aback by the up-to-date occupants of the building. After our summer vacation most of us came back to school as full-fledged sophomores. Of course, we looked down upon the pupils just entering as mere infants. As we were unable to embarrass these youngsters by showing them the wrong way to the elevator, we contented ourselves with calling them “flats.” After we were back again into the swing of the work, Geometry seemed a trifle more like English than Greek; and Benjamin Franklin a living man; but as for Bookkeeping, the longer we worked at it, the more blots we got on our books. We are becoming quite artistic from the hours we spend in Room Four; but when we are through making mechanical drawings, I think there will not be a sorry one among us. When our report cards are handed out, Oh, how we shudder! It is joy for some and gloom for others. When we get over the shock we have to wait patiently to see if we are on the Honor Roll. To do that, it takes people with two good qualities, good heads and the ability to mind their own business. We now have to borrow a gymnasium from another high school, as our poor, old building could not endure the hardships of having a gym in it another year. Both the boys and the girls have had some very exciting basket-ball games. The boys played a series of games, and you can imagine that they worked hard for the two winning teams were to have a wiener-wurst roast. The boys that won had wieners, milk, biscuits, and a few other delicacies, and then went to the Grand Theatre. Just think! The sophomore girls played a game with the West Glen-ville church, and of course we won. How else could it have been? The younger members of our class gave a play a few weeks ago, which was really very interesting. It was especially so when one boy—tfie only one in the play—forgot what earne next. We had a candy sale on Friday, February 28; and it was certainly a good thing that our Easter vacation followed it, for at the rate the candy was sold, I do not think there would have been many at school 140 the following week. When we had had a week’s vacation, we were able to come back to finish our sophomore year as happily as we had started it. In after years when we look back upon our high school life, I think every one of us will earnestly be able to say, “Oh! If I could only be an East Commerce Sophomore once more.” CLASS OF 1916. FRIENDS, classmates, and teachers, lend me your cars. I come not to praise East High School of Commerce, but to speak of the Freshman Class of nineteen hundred sixteen. It was a warm day in September that some of us came bustling down Moulton Avenue looking for our new school. We expected to find a large, handsome brick building. Inside we expected many large rooms, a splendid auditorium and many other drawing features. When we saw the small wooden building, we were greatly disappointed. As we already knew what kind of students this school turned out, this well-known quotation came to our minds, “The clothes do not make the man.” The first day was nothing but signing our names to about half a hundred very important documents. We also mode out some cards called programs, which were our constant companions for over a week. On the second day we invaded the mysteries of the lunch room. At eleven-thirty everybody started on an informal parade to the “Great Palace of Eats.” After an unseemly scramble for seats we began to fill ourselves, but empty our purses. Some of us started in to work with the hope of some day having a new building, others started because they wanted the course we have at Commerce and didn’t care what kind of a building it was taught in; while sonic poor souls, whose hearts must have reached their shoes, stayed only one day. As the days went on and we became better acquainted with our little “squad” of teachers and fellow students, we began to have a higher opinion of our little school and looked with kindlier eyes upon the “Old Shack” as some term it. One day the periods were shortened, and after inquiring we were told that we were going to have rlietoricals. What, pray tell, were rhctoricalsT WTe had to wait patiently to find out, but it sounded too much like rhetoric to be very entertaining. For rhetoric, as we all know, is the horror of the freshman year. At half-past two we were led to a room where Mr. Weimer greeted us and gave a short talk concerning the work of the High School of Commerce. At the end of the first month, however, those familiar bits of pasteboard called report cards were distributed. There was much sorrow and also much joy. Mauy new resolutions were formed and we became very ambitious (for a short time.) Naturally, we received our share of pet names, such as “freshies” and “flats.” But in February, when the new I D’s came, we had a chance to call some one else nicknames. The East High School of Commerce is a small school and almost hidden from view', but it is a school of work bounded on all sides by friendship and pleasure. 141 DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU? If Carl is White is Margaret Brown T Although East Commerce doesn’t teach religion, it has a Bertha Chappell If Bettie C’nlad (clad) herself in peasant dress would she look funny I If Edna Downs the boys, does Richard Engel like the girls? If women get votes, would Katherine Dun-bar men's votes? If Cleveland’s Life Savers were wrecked, would William Gart-man a rescue boat with Harold Kennedy and Clement Kovarik? If Leona Ja-cobs are not good to eat, are corn cobs? If you put Arthur Kaigh-in a box, would he still be harmless? Supposing LaVerna Klingman wanted to rent a house, would Floyd Lease it? If Marion Engel smells it. Ruth Fay tastes it, and Hilda Friclce nibbles it, would Walter Peck it? Does Emily Reid? (read). If Diogenes was wise, is John Weizer? If the petroleum wells are in Southern Russia, where is Florence Wells? If an imbecile is foolish, is Perry A. Wise-man? If Hugh Jennings was a ball player, what is Ruth Jennings? If Columbus landed on San Salvador, where would Doris McFar-land? If Alverda was borti in spring, when was Ruth Spring-born? If Kenneth Kastor didn’t take Ruth Brock home, Alfred Wood. If beef is high, is Ellen Lowe? If Boss Cox and Joe Cannon were grafters, would Edythe Graft? If Mr. Zechar spoke harshly, would Ladimir Kus? 143 If Myrtle should “Cain” Leonard for spinning a “Webb.” would Edna “Walker” out and would Hazel “Foote” him? Did it ever occur to you that Myrtle Behrend is a suffraget? If the Mormon Temple is beautiful, what is Wayne Temple? If you were peeling onions, would Winifred Teare? If the cars stopped running, would James Foote it to school? If a blacksmith is a worker in iron, what is Tom Smith? If a grey wolf is grey, what color is James Wolf ? We know what a grain bin is, but what is a John To-bin? If Kilbane licked Attell. who would Frank Smo-lick! If the May Co. sells almost everything, what does Clem Xus-sel If Gladys Foster got cold and couldn’t get warm, would Lucille Baker? Trying to tell the Hollies apart is like trying to tell the difference between two peas in a pod. If we know what a fish net and a hair net look like, what does a Blanche Ben-net look like? If we know there are moors in England, where is Alma Moore? If the King of Spain is weak in ruling, would Irene B. Strong? DON’TS FOR THE FLATS. Don’t call our school “Commercial High.” It’s the High School of Commerce. Girls, don’t flirt with the boys whatever you do. Don’t eat too much candy. Don’t use slang. The Sophs have a monopoly on it. Don't linger in the hall. There’s hardly room for the Sophs. Don't spill ink on the study room floor. The custodian will make you scrub it. (Perhaps) Don’t lend or borrow books. Don’t play the piano when the Sophs look black. It means they want it. Don’t say “I should worry.” It’s been killed long ago. Don’t contradict the mighty Sophs. They know everything. M. A., 1916. •Advice not to be given till after the candy sale We have three Myrtles. A. B, and C, Myrtle Anderson, Behrend and Cain, And these three girls, it’s as plain as can be. Are mixed up again and again. 143 Miss Beman (in Math.): “When is water most dense?” • Tom Schlabach: ‘‘When it is wet.” Heard in Mathematics: ‘‘Take the interest on your note and add it to your face.” Miss Allen (in English) : “Did Franklin steal the money?” Emily: “No, he just took it.” One of the Sophomores: “1 feel like an ocean on a ship of joy.” A dog fancier inquired of Mr. Twites about dogs, and he replied, “I know of two, Paul and Julian Kollie.” Men arc well instructed in the ways of women. A girl, who thinks that her own natural complexion is good enough, was leaving a class room when she was stopped by the teacher who held out a much bepowdered chamois and said, “You lost this didn’t you? It was found in this room.” IN HISTORY OF COMMERCE. Edna Downs: “From the top of the mast you can see clear across the Atlantic.” (Edna, don’t you mean in your dreams?) Miss Allen: “Adam, what does delible mean?” Adam: “Something fit to eat.” 144 Mr. Twiggs: “Edna, are you warm enough?’' Edna (looking at the thermometer) : ‘'No, sir, I am rather chilly.” Mr. Zechar: “Adam, what is registered mail?” Adam: “Mail that has its life insured.” Answer in English test. Four different kinds of novels are Realistic, Romantic, Historical and Elastic novels. (Does the last mean a fish story?) Ethel Dambrow (in English) : “How did Franklin get prescriptions (subscriptions) for the library?” A sophomore bookkeeping class had neglected to put the addresses of the different parties in the ledger. The teacher gave them the addresses as they asked for them, and when the expense account was reached a little German girl called out, “And what is his address, please?” Mr. Zechar: “Celia, what is cochineal?” Celia: “Why—cochineal is some kind of breakfast food.” Miss Slaymaker (in perspective drawing): “How many pairs of eyes have wc?” Lillian (with glasses on): “Two pairs.” Wm. Gartman (in Art) : “When do we finish this?” Teacher: “When you get through.” It must be that you can have a choice of beverages at East Commerce, for when a girl asked to get a drink of water, she was told that she might if she was sure it would be nothing but water. Miss Allen: “Emily, what is the meaning of connoisseur?” Emily: “The title of a Frenchman.” Miss Beman (in Math.): “Esther, (apparently inattentive) finish this theorem. Where are you going to start?” Esther: “Where Myrtle left off.” Miss Richardson (to one of the Kollic twins) : “Paul, is that you or Julian sitting there?” 1-15 An English class, reading “Franklin’s Autobiography,” was told to memorize a certain quotation. A boy asked, “Shall we learn it by heart?” Teacher: “I don’t care; you can learn it by liver if you want to.” Miss Richardson (in History of Commerce) : “Frank, what is the depth of the modern steamship?” Frank (dreaming) : “Why—the vessel is as deep as the highest building is high.” Student: “May we use our arithmetic for the tables?” Miss Beman: “No, use the tops of the desks for tables.” Mr. Warfield: “How does the dog regulate the heat of his body?” Frank Zwemer: “By shaking himself.'’ Miss Beman to Josephine, (who is trying to give a mathematical definition): “Well, Josephine, what is a book?” Josephine: “It is a thing with two covers and some leaves inside.” Forward to her guard, (during a basket-ball game): “Get out of my way, I want to shoot a basket.” Heard in Arts: “Put your center in the middle.” Myrtle Behrcnd is German, but Myrtle claims she made herself an Irish crochet collar. She also said that her mother made “Welch’s Grape Juice.” Now can you make out the combination? 146 RHYMES. There was a young teacher in room number seven. Who ever and ever taught math to eleven. From morning till night she would draw and construct Till into your brain some knowledge she stuck. When La Verna was a little tot, We used to call her “Flat.” But now we think e’en less of her, Because she wears that rat. There is a lad whom we all know, Who to Commerce High does go, That later wise men he may show. How to make their business grow Ili-diddle-diddle the cat and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon; The students ran to see the fun. The orchestra’s getting in tune. There was a young lad named Wayne. Who went up in an aeroplane; He went to see Mars, And the rest of the stars; But. alas, he came back in a train. There was a young lady called “Dutch,” Whom for looks no one could touch. When she went away, For a short time to stay. Every one cried very much. There was a lady from Commerce, Her Spelling she did rehearse. But Math she deplored. While Arts she explored. And delighted in History of Commerce. 147 There are some bright girls in Boom Two, Of friends they have quite a few, When in a great hurry, They said. “We should worry,” These very bright girls in Room Two. Frank Zwemer is quite a smart lad, He is never lazy or sad; If in English you spy him, Or in Math you try him, You will find he is not at all bad. The girls of East Commerce High, At basket-ball cast their eye. They played a good church, Which was left in a lurch By these girls of East Comerce High. Sing a song of English, An ocean full of fun, Five and forty minutes, Before the work is done. There is a subject called Math, But lead me from its path. For it is to me, As Greek might be, This lovely subject called Math. 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