Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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The menu, which was an exceedingly fine one according to their idea, consisted of Brown Bratburd served hot, baked Henn-in-gravy, and Barry pie; the guests could also have either Wein-er or Apple-by consent of the Weiss hotel proprietor. After the dinner, the company danced and all said that they had had a good time. As we departed, we saw standing in the doorway and spouting as usual, the Geyser (Gaiser) of Commerce High. EDNA HENNING, ’14. RULES OF CONDUCT. THOU shalt be on time. 2. Thou shalt not loiter in the halls. 3. Thou shalt keep thine eyes rvited on the speaker and during rhetoricals pay attention to him only. 4. Thou shalt not enter Room 1 without expecting work. PICTURES AND STATUARY. TWO attractive pictures and two pieces of statuary, donated to Commerce by the class of 1913, through the Annual Board, serve as a constant reminder of unselfish interest on the part of out-going classes. The pictures consist each of a group of three panels with historic value. The rich coloring in black, red and gold gladdens the artistic eye; the vivid portrayal of important phases in English history holds the interest of students of actual life. The six panels are copies of historical frescoes recently presented for decorating the palace of Westminster. The statuary shows some of the best work of Michelangelo, being companion pieces representing Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici. The latter have been temporarily placed on the platform in the study room, awaiting the time when a suitable perspective in the new High School of Commerce shall give them a permanent location. 54

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“VISITING THE GEYSER—A SENIOR SCRAMBLE.” EVERYBODY has heard of a geyser, yet few have seen one, as most of them are fixed features of the earth; but at Commerce we learned of a geyser (Gaiser) that at stated intervals could be heard spouting and seen in action. In search of this phenomenon, accompanied by Twitchell, Prosser, Brady and a small number of other Commerce Seniors, I walked to a station of a little western town and asked the ticket agent to direct us to the Gaiser, which reports said had last been seen near Gilli-land. A little boy who was standing near, said with great Curtis-sy that he would go with us. He took pleasure in pointing out the new buildings which showed the Groth of the town. A statue of a pioneer who had been a great Bowman, stood in front of one of these buildings. We came to a Black Cave near the edge of the town and he eagerly told a story of the time when a big Lyon went through the streets terrifying the inhabitants, and then hid near the Cave. After three weeks he came out and walked across the Heath (as the boy called the prairie) and disappeared. Near the Cave was a little Greenhut where a Freedman who was now a Fischer, lived. After being Fried, he proved to be a Goodman and gave the boy a Peach as we passed his hut. We soon came to the hotel, in front of which stood a Brown Buesch. I was told that the hotel belonged to a rich Burger whom the people called Goldman. Before the boy left us, he said, “Wait a Weil and you will see a wedding.” We walked into the hotel and asked for rooms. I was taken to one which was situated over the dining-room, and when I opened the door I saw that the Mettel Fawcett had been broken, and the room was filling with water. The wedding party had just arrived and every one was busy down-stairs, Knorr did they answer my call. I closed the door and went down also. The Young daughter of the Mayer had married Thomas, the Baker. The wedding party sat at a private table and were surrounded by the guests. The Miller, the Barber, the Wiseman and a Palmer were honored guests as they had helped at the wedding. The Miller ground the flour for the cake, the Barber shaved the bridegroom, and Solomon, the Wiseman, gave them much advice. The feast went on merrily until suddenly some water dropped from the ceiling and fell on the cake. Fear was Rife until people went up-stairs to see what was the matter. There my entire room was full of water, and this had leaked through the floor. The landlord blew a Horn (he had no bell), and in answer to the summons, a bellboy came running to the room. He was told to find the Smith and have him bring a Hammer, Nehls and other tools to mend the Fawcett. In the meantime, one of the guests suggested putting a Bolt-on the Fawcett, but this proved of no avail. We heard the bellboy shout Hoh-man” (as he could Cald-well), and saw him running after the Smith. After a few moments both came back to the hotel. The Fawcett was quickly repaired, and the guests went down-stairs again to finish the dinner. 63

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THE ANNUAL BOARD PLAY. THE Annual Board gave their first play in the East Tech Auditorium on the evening of Friday, May the first, the day on.which so many people had a hard time keeping track of the new time. To say that the play was a great success is a mild statement, and the auditorium held an appreciative audience, who enjoyed the amateur production immensely. “In Plum Valley,” the play presented is a rural comedy of four acts, which, speaking in a theatrical manner, proved a scream all the way through. Uncle Jared represented the good, old-fashioned farmer full of fun, while his wife Aunt Lucinda was one who could never see the funny side of a joke, and her obtuseness always added a little more spice to the humor. Uncle Jared's daughter Hazel was one of those sedate country girls; she fell in love with Doctor Markham, a city chap of sterling worth, while Hugh Elkins represented the other side of the question; he was one of those bad men wanted by the police in several different places, but who is always able to avoid the law. He plotted to force a marriage with Hazel Wilkins after learning that she had inherited money left by her uncle in South America. He planned to get Uncle Jared's consent by forging papers, showing that the old farmer was in his power, but he was foiled in his designs by Bill Stouter, who knew Elkins’ record in the West, and by Grace Stollard, who turned out to be Elkins’ deserted wife. The play ended happily with Hazel and Markham making arrangements for their wedding and Sallie and Scott (Uncle Jared’s hired help) resolving that they would get married and accompany the principals on their wedding trip to South America. The play was given for the benefit of the Annual in order to do away with advertisements. The success of the play is due to Mr. Orton’s faithful coaching, more than to any other one thing. He spent much time and energy in rounding out the players’ knowledge, and we thank him heartily for his efforts in trying to make the play a success. THE CAST OF CHARACTERS. Uncle Jared Wilkins ............ Dr. Arthur Markham ............. Hugh Elkins .................... Aunt Lucinda Wilkins ........... Hazel Wilkins .................. Sallie ji Uncle Jared’s hired help Scott 1 Ted Simpkins ................... Grace Stollard ................. Bill Stouter ................... Scene of Act 1. Uncle Jared’s farm. Scene of Act 2. Aunt Lucinda’s sitting-room. 55 ......Clarence Barber ........Arthur Xavier ..... Homer Twitchell ......Dorothy Prosser ...... Evylene Young ) Emily Gaiser Walter Krauss ...... Llewellyn Reese ....... Gladys Bolton .........Ralph Mullen Scene of Act 3. Glen where picnic is held. Scene of Act 4. Same as first. CLARENCE BARBER, ’14.