Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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THE HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ORCHESTRA. “MUSIC IS GOD’S BEST GIFT TO MAN.” XT E love to hear the twittering of the violin, the mellow tones of the cornet, and the bass rumbling of other instruments which remind us of the bullfrogs’ serenade at the awakening of spring; and the combination of the many sounds produced by an orchestra makes our hearts thump with excessive joy. It is just this spirit of love for music that, five years ago, led to the formation of the High School of Commerce Orchestra. The occasional appearances the orchestra makes on Friday programs, thrill the students with inspiration. They feel that they are not bound to studies alone, but are at liberty to seek pleasure as well. The members of the orchestra look forward to the Monday evening rehearsals, and are eager to grasp all information and correct every error. The instruction means a great deal to them. Then, there are students who would have no opportunity to learn to play if the organization had not furnished them instruments on which to learn. For to increase the efficiency of its work, the orchestra already has acquired some good instruments, and with the proceeds from our annual concert, we want to add a pair of tympany to our collection. During our heavier practice, many a time our director has broken into strains of laughter after ordering a second rehearsal of some selection and seeing faces drawn into long scowls, others beaming with smiles extending from ear to ear. With our able leader, Mr. Hoover, and the sunbeams our assistants, we hope our enthusiasm for the work, interwoven with threads of humor, will bring us fame. The sun rises and sets, but our prospects soar higher day by day; it will not be long before our goal is reached and another set for which to strive. BETTIE CHLAD, '15. 78

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THE COMDRA CLUB. HE Comdra Club of Junior girls believe that “A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. And it is because they are convinced of this, that they meet once or twice a month for a good time together. Sometimes the meetings are of an entertaining nature, and sometimes social. For instance, this last term they have had many interesting talks on Places of Interest in Cleveland. At these meetings, nothing is a greater surprise than the discovery that many of their members have unsuspected vocal or instrumental talent. Between these entertainments are initiation days, when new members, without a murmur, eat pints of cornmeal, or burrow in flour to their chin, so anxious are they to become members of the Comdra Club. Then there is always the Taffy Pull, when every one—even the faculty—gets stuck up. And last and most longed for of all the days, is the May Party, which ends the year of helpful and happy times together. The success of the Club is due largely to the zeal and persistency of Miss Hadlow, our adviser, who has been our stand-by in everything. AGNES O’MALLEY, '15. OFFICERS OF COMDRA CLUB. Spring Term. .. President..............Agnes O’Malley Vice President...............Helen Scott .. Secretary..............Anna McKeon .. Treasurer...............Rose Spero HONORARY MEMBERS. Miss Hadlow Miss Ely Fall Term. Lillian Friedman Isabelle Oviatt . Agnes O’Malley Rose Spero 7

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