In Wemouam CHRISTINE L. LEWIS Miss Christine Lewis, one of the most unselfish and most beloved teachers in Commerce, possessed a rare sense of humor, which daily seasoned her algebra and geometry classes. Once when asked what in life she most regretted, she replied, crisply, “The greatest mistake I ever made in my life was not to get a car when I was two!” That she was the founder of the Carlos B. Ellis Scholarship Fund was typical of Miss Lewis, who always was eager to aid not only her girls and boys, but anyone in need. During the influenza epidemic of World War I, she volunteered to help in any capacity. Assisted by two other women, she turned the Stoughton Club House into a hospital, in which hundreds of stricken patients were nursed. She did not show her Commerce friends this tribute letter from his Honor, the Governor of Massachusetts. However, she once remarked to her family, “When I die, I hope they will quote this, instead of a eulogy”: Dear Madam: I wish to express to you on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Christine L. Lewis and personally, sincerest appreciation for your help in combating the epidemic of influenza. It was a distinctive and substantial contribution to the country, and fully as important as work upon the field of battle. Your endeavor was splendidly carried out and your devotion an honor to our National life. The help you rendered is something that will not soon be forgotten by Massa- chusetts. Please accept my sincere hopes for your future success. Sincerely yours, (Signed) SAMUEL W. McCALL EDITH F. MARSDEN Miss Edith Marsden, for many years a friend of Miss Lewis, shared with her the love and appreciation of Commerce students. Her counsel, generously given to all boys and girls interested in art, resulted in a surprisingly large number of students choosing art as a vocation. Miss Marsden’s pleasure in art did not cease with her teaching. Her paintings, so often exhibited in both New England and New York, elicited much praise. A watercolor, “Along the Gaspe,” shown at the Argent Galleries, N. Y. C., attracted the following comment in the Art Digest: “Miss Marsden is one of those water- colorist: whose forte is brilliant color and pleasing subject matter. Her well con- trolled talent is particularly revealed in this gay document of ports, small towns, and garden walls.” In the Springfeld Union was given a brief survey of Miss Marsden’s painting: “Miss Marsden’s personal response to nature is expressed through sparkling aqua: relle in the modern impressionistic manner. She has a fluent brush and her message is gay and spirited. Her art education and success as a painter are too well known to call for detailed listing, but, to summarize, she has exhibited in ten cities and towns and in five states; at museums, colleges and commercial galleries: Edith F. Marsden with art organizations, in small groups and alone.” [4]
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