Elmira Free Academy - Torch / Sagoyawatha Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1914 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF ELMIRA FREE ACADEMY “ii ii ! steeie memos, £LMIR4, N.Y, urn (grating To all who love E. F. A., the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fourteen sends a kindly greeting through this Year Book. If this book can bring back again the memories of under- graduate days, which to all are the dearest days of life, most fittingly will it have accomplished its mission. To our Patron Saint, Miss Helen M. Hibbard, do we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fourteen, dedicate this book, in sincere appreciation of her never failing interest in the welfare of our class. Class Book Board Editor-in-Chief RALPH C. VAN HORN Associate Editors EDWARD A. MOOERS HANNAH R. PICKERING HOWARD R. DAILEY ELEANOR L. SHERMAN Business Manager ROBERT T. SIMPSON Assistant Business Managers M. HOLMES SHOEMAKER HAROLD P. CONNELLY Art Editors LEON E. SMITH EDITH BIEN Advisory Members MR. NICHOLS MISS HIBBARD LE5 Francis R. Parker, A. M. Principal. Faculty Francis R. Parker, A. M.............Vergil M. Louise Godfrey, A. B............English Katharine E. Youmans, A. B. Drawing Helen M. Hibbard, B. S.........Mathematics Harriet I. Wixon, A. B.........Mathematics Harriet N. Kellogg, A. B............German Louise K. Gamble, Ph. M............English Jane M. Birchard, A. B.............English Mary Allen, A. B....................German Emma O’Farrell .....Algebra and Physiology Anna M. McMahon, A. B...............German Mazie Owen, A. B.........Latin and Algebra Rena Rockwell, A. M. English and History Mrs. Alice Bryan Davis .............English Joanna Moore...........English and German Elizabeth M. Tashjian, A. B..........Latin Dillon A. Cady, B. S.............. Physics John W. Kern, A. M. Chemistry Florence Gray.... Ruby A. Hopkins, A. B. Latin and Geometry Florence Callahan, A. B. .........Biology J. E. Nichols........ Commercial Branches Cassie Marsh, A. B. English and Algebra Martin L. Wilson, A. B. Latin and History A. L. Hill, B. S..............Mathematics Edith M. Burnham Domestic Science Herbert D. Smith. B. S. Manual Training Kathryn A. Carr.......Commercial Branches Laura C. Manley, A. B...............Latin Mary C. Ryan, A. B. ....Science and Latin W. H. Blanding, A. B. Biology Katherine M. Palmer, A. B......... French Leon Duflos....................... French Nettie P; Coe, A. B.............. English Josephine J. Bailey, A. B. English History Victor A. Stokes.....................Shop Mathematics Anna R. Taylor .................Secretary .........Librarian ?' l1:';'.'-. 1,1 FACULTY ELMIRA FREE ACADEMY Treasurer........William M. Lande JOSEPH H. LEWIS “Tho’ modest, on his unembarrassed brow Nature has written — Gentleman.” The grandest, gaudiest, most superlative adjectives in Webster’s Unabridged would become futile and paltry if used to convey an idea of how great a man our President really is. In four years at E. F. A. he has filled himself with knowledge and has made an abundance of friends who will sorely regret his departure from the school. To get results without visible effort, is his chief characteristic. “Joe” boasts that he has never had a date this year, but we don’t see how this happened, as his handsome features and pleasing manners make him just the kind of a fellow that girls admire. Next year he will enter Purdue University, “where ‘Dad’ went,” and that institution will get just the kind of a fellow we like to send—a man—endowed with those qualities for which our Alma Mater stands, namely: squareness, broad-mindedness. President Junior and Senior classes, Secretary Athletic Council. JOHN C. ABBOTT “What’s the use of worrying, Let’s take life easy.” Who will forget “Johnny?” We may rest assured that his ever sunny disposition will not be in the background until we have all grown ancient. He also has the faculty of leaving his troubles and lessons at home. What a charming picture he makes when with blushing cheeks he appears with a Senior notice. The fair sex are instantly enticed and there the trouble begins. Just confide in him some day and find out how they all worry him. At present he is trying to be- come an artist with the mandolin, and we know he will soon be able to produce alluring harmony such as is characteristic of his temperament. Secretary Senior Class, E. F. A. Entertainment, Senior Class Play. CAROLINE G. SANBORNE “I feel within me a peace above all earthly dignities, a still and quiet conscience.” Determination and a conscience with these things is Caroline endowed. Skipping school is not her strong point, nor is studying her weakness. She plays the piano, makes candy,.sings a little and goes to a small town about five or six miles from here a great deal. There’s a reason! Lucky is the man who gets Caroline for a wife for she can keep house. Vice-President Senior Class, Senior Reception Cammittee. WILLIAM M. LANDE “In every rank, or great or small, The industrious support us all.’ Business—business—business—how that boy can work! Whether its Vindex editorials or collecting Senior money (that must be where “Bill” gets all his spending money he uses so freely) he is always busy. Selling jewelry is his occupation outside of school, but the ladies also take up not a small part of his time. Editor-in-Chief of Vindex, Treasurer Senior Class. CLARA H. ADAMS “All that life can rate Worth name of life, in thee hath estimate.” To one of the sweetest girls it has ever been our good fortune to know, we send a thousand good wishes. A brilliant student, a loyal friend, and a pleasant companion, she has learned well the art of making and keeping friends, and it is with great pride that we name her one of us. KATHRYNE L. ALLINGTON “Men may come and men may go, But I go on forever.” It’s “Kat’s” tongue we mean by that. The general opinion seems to be that her tongue approaches as near per- petual motion as anything ever will. She puts her talkative- ness to good account sometimes, for she seems to be able always to make some sort of an answer in her classes when she is called upon. We don’t see how she knows so much, for never did we see her studying at school and she doesn’t take books home. Yet, she has her lessons, except perhaps American History once in a while. Kathryne ought to be a suffragette, for she certainly has the ability to get together arguments and state them in a clear, forcible manner. BERTHA S. ARTLEY “A nice girl, a bright girl, A girl with eyes so blue, A pretty girl, a charming girl, A friend both good and true.” The above quotation surely portrays Bertha as we know her. She possesses all the charms of youth and maidenhood and she has numerous admirers to attest to the fact. Her future causes us much anxiety for we fear it will bring some thrilling love adventure. Senior Party Committee. IRWIN ALPERT “Isky” “Great wits and valors, like great states, Do sometimes sink with their own weights.’ The E. W. L. R. R. Co. has the honor of starting Irwin upon his somewhat meteoric career. The faculty are now greatly relieved for his ingenious brain almost daily con- founded them with questions labyrinthian. Just ask the Prof, in Room 17. Isky certainly is a versatile man, for in addition to his ability to question, he also has great talent as an actor. Irwin always gets there if he is a regular horse-car in trousers. Senior Class Play, E. F. A. Entertainment. FREDERICK S. BEACH “Cheerfulness is the sunny ray of life.” Mischief really talks from those big blue eyes of Freddy’s. Just ask Prof. Nichols how he disturbs the peace in Room 19. His only glaring fault is that he is interested in a party outside the Senior Class (its awful). Although not long-winded in his recitations, Freddy does display it in running and is developing into a regular “Marathoner.” Track Team; Senior Party Committee. GWYNN S. BEMENT “Who would dream what power, what intel- lect, what massive strength lies hidden behind that gentle exterior.” Not everyone does understand the real worth of charac- ter and personality which this handsome chap possesses. All, however, are aware of his talent as a musician, and none will ever forget the side-splitting way in which he impersonated the title role of the Senior Class Play. Gwynn literally lives on music. He has chosen it as the field for his life work and at present he not only holds the position as organist in two churches, and gives numerous lessons in vocal and instru- mental music, but he is a composer of no mean ability. No one doubts but that he will make a distinguished place for himself in the world. Senior Class Play. EDITH M. BIEN “Art is my evidence That something was, is, might be.’' Here we see Edith surrounded by an artist’s parapher- nalia, intently drawing pictures for our class book. Aren’t they good looking though ? Besides this one great accom- plishment she has lots of other virtues hidden away in her artistic nature. Although Edith seems to prefer Juniors, we won’t hold this against her. Class Book Board. MARIAN BURNHAM “And grasps the skirts of happy chance And breasts the blows of circumstance.” ' Marian is one of those girls that is trying her best to get someplace in this world. She’ll succeed, too, if determination, backed up by ability, can accomplish anything in this world. Marian entered the Academy in January and took her place quietly in E. F. A. life. By and by, she began to be recog- nized as a girl that was worth something and made many friends through her good nature and willingness to help a fellow student out when he got into scholastic difficulties. She finished her work here at the Academy in January of this year and has been home in Wellsburg since then, but she is one of us nevertheless. HELEN LOUISE COE “A gay handsome, laughing, bright-eyed damsel!” Terribly smart and seems even smarter because she never gets “fussed.” Heretofore quite a healthy looking girl, but recently she has some trouble with her heart. We think it is going to be given to a former Wellsburg “Gent.” This heart “failure” began from passing notes in the upper hall before school and between classes. Look out, Helen, we need you in the future years. J. HAROLD BISHOP “A debator to the core, Also one good orator.” Behold! the stern faced orator, the man of eloquence. One could guess his resemblance to Daniel Webster from a glance at that noble forehead, but when his silvery words break forth, all doubt is dispelled and we at once see in him the statesman yet to be. But oratory is not his only field, for as director of the E. F. A. orchestra he brings forth melody which would do credit to a Philharmonic Concert. Keep it up, Harold, you’ll yet have your name on the Congressional or a Victor record. Leader of Orchestra, Leader of Debating Team. CARL C. CHAMBERLAIN “An honest man is respected by all parties.” Do you know this boy with the faultless coiffure and the ready smile ? If you do, you should count yourself fortunate, for that privilege is not possessed by all the common rank and file of students. Carl’s reserve vanishes instantly, how- ever, after he has rendered one of those enchanting whistling solos in Room 17, during an intermission in Prof. Wilson’s watchfulness. And then, as a show man, we all know him to be one of the powers behind that circus of many attractions which raised such an uproar in the gym several months ago. We hope his talent in this line will not be lost, but that no less enterprise than Barnum’s will claim him as its own. Senior Party Committee. HAROLD P. CONNELLY “I am a great friend to public amusement.” Heads up, gentlemen; this is the only and original Harold Connelly, otherwise popularly and properly known as Con.” Harold’s originality lies in his ability to play ball and last but not least to escort the ladies to and from the build- ing. “Con” came to E. F. A. to start to get an education, but finding his studies so easy that he could get them while eat- ing breakfast in bed, he began to specialize in E. F. A. We all wish “Con” success in his future life. Football Team, Track Team, Class Book Board, E. F. A. Entertainment. MARY E. CONNELLY “Whose humor, as gay as the fire-fly’s light, Played round every subject and shone as it played.” Some one who knows Mary very, very well, told us that her hobby was being cheerful. We had thought that going to shows was first in her mind, but it may be that being happy includes going to shows. At any rate, we have never seen her in an ill-humor and she does know a lot about the play of the week. REGINA E. CONROY “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Youthful years and maiden beauty, Joy with them should still abide; Instinct takes the place of Duty, Love, not Reason, guide. MARGARET CRONIN “She is a theme of honor and renown, A spur to valiant and magnanimous deeds.” “Marg” is known throughout the school for her kind deeds. If you haven’t your lesson and need help, “Marg” is just the one to help you out. Anything she has is yours for the asking. Or if there is anything she can do, she is more than willing to do it. The girls like “Marg” are the ones that inspire others to good deeds. o HOWARD R. DAILEY Harp” “Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat And therefore let’s be merry.’’ E. F. A. will sorely miss Dailey and his laugh when he gets his “dip” this June. As an athlete, comedian and all- around good fellow, “Harp” has no superior. He is also a punster of rank ; in fact his jokes are the rankest things that ever appeared in the “Vindex.” The following attest to his popularity and ability: Vindex Board, Class Book Board, Track Team, E. F. A. Entertainment, Senior Class Play. BRYAN LESTER DAVIS “I am occasionally endowed with wisdom.” The proud owner of this cherubic countenance sprang into everlasting renown through his clever interpretation of one of the leading roles in the Senior Class Play. Bryan makes a capital hero in real life as well as on the stage—if you doubt this, we refer you to a certain Junior maiden. Oh, we wouldn’t dare mention her name, but can’t you guess? This gay Beau Brummel is quite an authority on dress, and he is reported to be the possessor of the loudest hat in school. However, we refuse to gossip, so for further information see Bryan. Senior Class Play. WALTER C. ERVIN “Dewey” “An athletic son of E. F. A.” We’ve waited four years for an opportunity to get a “crack” at this guy, but now that we’re in a position to do something—well, it’s just as Goldberg says, “Now that you’ve got it, what are you going to do with it?” Search us. As an athlete, “Dewey” has few equals; as an athletic editor he is not such a wonder, however, but he bluffed Lande for a trip to Binghamton. Base Ball Team, Basket Ball Team, Vindex Board, Chairman Picnic Committee. o Q RHEA M. CUMMINGS “Tis pleasing to be schooled in a strange tongue.” Here’s one of our most attractive Senior girls, one that is liked by all who know her. She has many winning ways and always has a witty remark at her tongue’s end. All that have been in her German classes will testify to her pro- ficiency in that language. In fact, she is very brilliant in all her subjects. We prophesy for her a professorship in one of the leading colleges. MARY J. CURRY “You have deserved High commendation, true applause and love.” Mary is one of those quiet girls that do so much to raise the standard of the school. Her marks soar far above the average and are the envy of all who know of them. We hear that she is an excellent musician, also, and we wonder where she finds the time to spend on both music and studies. MARIAN E. DAGHISTAN “A lively spirit moving a lively body.” Marian is always busy and she surely can do things! If you have the “blues” go to Marian—she will cheer you up. And when she plays the piano, people can’t help but dance. Marian has shown also that she can act, having taken a leading part in the Class Play. We prophesy a great future for her, either as a piano player in a moving picture theater or as a prima donna. Senior Class Play. CARROLL C. GRINNELL “So gracefully sweet tempered.” Carroll doesn’t smoke, chew, play cards or “fuss.” “Otherwise he’s all right.” Reception Committee. ARTHUR L. HOFFMAN “Dutch” “O! he sits high in all the people’s hearts.” Who ever heard of a Hoffman that wasn’t bashful ? Dutch tries quite hard to live up to the standard set by those who have gone before, but we must say he isn’t maintaining the record for shyness and antipathy to the opposite sex quite so well as his predecessors. Still, how could he—a foot ball star of the first magnitude, a notable base ball player, and the sort of a fellow that starts the ladies’ hearts palpitating at first sight ? We are sure that if a vote were taken as to the most popular all-round fellow in the class, Dutch’s score would appear well up toward the top. Foot Ball Team, Base Ball Team. H. BROOKS HOFFMAN “Gander” “I am here but few know it.” This lad is an ardent anti-feminist and believes strongly in his creed. Such is his zeal for the cause that he will take any amount of trouble to avoid meeting one of those fussy, embarrassing creatures, and as for walking to school with a girl—heaven forbid! However, Brooks is a real good sport to all those who know him, and we agree with him on one point—that the opposite sex is rather non-essential, after all. GERTRUDE O. DUHL “For men—I care not.” This certainly applies to “Gert.” We predict that she will walk her way in life independent of the masculine sex, not from a case of necessity, but because she prefers to. It’s too bad for she is a fine housekeeper. She can talk a great deal, play the piano and sing, and although she isn’t a grind, she is a good student. Frankness is one characteristic of “Gert’s” and she will tell what she thinks of people, but she always picks out the good in them first. Senior Class Play. ETHEL G. ERSLEY “If thou would be happy, learn to please,” With this as her motto, Ethel entered our class in 1910. For four years she has been endeavoring to please and so become happy. She pleases the teachers by her diligence, her friends by her cheerfulness, and all by her amiability. And, judging from her beaming countenance, we think she must have accomplished her purpose. FLORENCE K. FEAN “Conspicious by’her absence,” All who sit in Room 27 know what a dreadful time Florence has in keeping her excuses in order. If she is testing U that old adage, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” we know she must be satisfied, for her cheery face, with its ever ready smile, is one which when absent will always be missed. Success be hers. T. LEO HORIGAN “Business before pleasure.” Leo was a modest, unassuming youth, as one who knows not his own power, when he first entered, but knowledge came to him with a “bang” in his Sophomore year and has been increasing ever since. “Fat” has been successful in earning an “E” in foot ball and is some proud of it. Taken as a whole, Horigan is an industrious man and we are always glad to have him around, even if he is a little inquisitive concerning base ball signals. Foot Ball Team, E. F. A. Entertainment. FRANCIS HUGHES “An empty wagon makes the most noise.” Here we have a portion of what is commonly called “Hughsie.” There is about two yards more of him of which lack of space forbids reproduction. There are two things in which he excels: acting as “Mutt” (which he naturally does very well) and “fussing.” “Oh, how he can love.” But you can never get anything on him as he calls on a different girl every Sunday. He is a member of the Vindex Board but that’s no sign he ever handed in anything. Vindex Board. WALTER C. HURLEY “Husky” “A man of logical mind.” This innocent, fat party is really a poor, hard working E. F. A. man. His schedule consists largely of sleep and being over to see all the base ball games. Walter has no highly original theories of his own, but he delights in con- fiding them to damsels that are not known to the fellows. Base Ball Team. MILDRED A. FOX “She is an earthly paragon.” “Paragon” is a true Senior word. You know Seniors have a reputation for being fond of high sounding words. But we confess that when we found this quotation we had to look up the meaning of paragon. This is what the dictionary said—“something of extraordinary excellence.” Now, doesn’t that fit Mildred ? She is a good friend to every one and par- ticularly to—but there, we won’t let his name slip, Mildred. Senior Party Committee. HELEN C. FRASER “Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once but now I know it.” For five years Helen has been in E. F. A., and during that time she has never been known to have a “grouch.” For some reason she always seems to get “in right” with the teachers although she doesn’t ever really study. If you want to get Helen excited just mention Syracuse University. MARGARET A. GRIBBEL “Age cannot wither her, nor custom state Her infinite variety.” Who ever saw “Marg” when she didn’t have some new, picturesque bit of slang or a spicy comment to tell ? She has one of those dispositions that cannot be unhappy for long. She’d cheer up a person that was blue and have him laughing inside of two minutes. Keep it up, “Grib,” we like it. EDWARD F. HYDE “Let every man enjoy his whim; What’s he to me, or I to him.” Edward only joined our ranks a short time ago and we are glad that he has won a regular berth among us. We do not see much of him though, for he secrets himself in the chemistry-strong box-room. He is supposed to possess a marvelous knowledge of chem. He minds his own business, which can’t be said of all of us. BENJAMIN A. HYMAN “On with the dance! let joy be unconfined?” “Bennie” is a Cracker-Jack. He entertains us with his clever dancing and monologues. In both of these he surely is in a class by himself. Some day we predict great success for him as an actor. We will also remember him as a sincere and loyal fellow. E. F. A. Entertainment. ARTHUR G. JENNINGS “Gard” “One of the most loving smiles imaginable.” Whenever you feel dull or inclined to the blues, the best prescription possible is a few moments in the presence of this frolicsome youth. Gardner is the original producer of the perpetual chuckle, and his article carries a guarantee with every package. His must be a master mind to bring forth such brilliant remarks as those which are wont to demoralize his classes, and we are sure a great career lies before him as a vaudeville artist or as a court jester. ELSA H. GUYER “Her fingers shame the ivory keys, They dance so light along.” Would you believe this microscopic child could play in a manner worthy of Paderewski himself? Well, she does; besides this she achieves such wonderful standing on her report cards that she is able to take them home without the usual fear and trembling. GRACE M. HAMILTON “Learning by study must be won.” Thus do we account for Grace’s wise habit of zealously studying. Did you ever see her not working ? Of course not. But, as she always gets results for her work, she no doubt feels that it is worth while. When you hear of some of the marks she gets you would wish that you had employed your time as wisely. HELEN M. HAVENS “A beautiful maiden with dark dreamy eyes and brown hair.” She has the heart of every loyal fellow beating at the rate of sixty miles an hour. Her charms are great indeed for all fall prey to her magnetism. She has a preternatural bent for chemistry, being credited with the saying that sulphuric acid is a cataleptic agent. E. F. A. Entertainment, Senior Reception Committee. ROSS H. JONES And when a lady’s in the case, You know all other things give place.” Ross surely is a regular ladies’ man. And every day is ladies’ day for him. Whether its some girl from E. F. A. or a college maiden, he is always very attentive. Really—Ross you ought to go on the stage—you would make a fine leading man. But still, your powers for arguing in American History Class are great also. Perhaps you would make a great lawyer. Senior Reception Committee. TUTTLE JUDSON Self trust is the essence of heroism.” Did you ever see Tut” when he wasn’t busy about something or other? His ambition and industry quite shame us for work seems to be a pleasureable occupation with him. Not that Tut” is a grind—far from it, but the combination of his activity with the business ability which shows, should make him successful in whatever he undertakes. STEWART P. LANDON. Radiant with ingenious honesty.” Stewart is one of those true blue fellows that make friends wherever they go by their quiet, gentlemanly manner and reliable ways. If he ever did anything indiscreet we have yet to learn of it. Still, it must be rather hard to be sedate on all occasions with such an attractive face. Perhaps the ladies might be a better authority on this subject, how- ever, so we leave it to them. Senior Reception Committee. liy MARION O. HAWTHORNE. A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men.” Did you ever hear of Marion’s coming to school without a new funny story? Of course not, and every noon she relates it to a group of awe-stricken listeners. How can she remember all of them ? But then—how can she remember so much Physics, German or Vergil ? Wont you tell us your secret, Marion ? Also, where do you find all your stories ? MARGARET HERRICK. She must talk or she will die.” Zip-Crash-Bang-you always know when Marg” is around and she loves to be in the midst of excitement. If you want a leader for anything go to Marg,” she will manage things for you. She is always kidding” the fellows and they kid” her also. Her out of town men are numerous-just ask her about them. E. F. A. Entertainment. JOSEPHINE E. HUEGEL. By this life alone Gracious and sweet, no better way was shown.” Josie” is one of those modest girls who say so little, but by their quiet example and simple, winning manners help all who come into contact with them to lead a most useful life. Not only by her sweet personality, but by those beautiful dainties in which her capable bands are so skilled, does she charm all her associates. NORMAN J. LEARNED. Norman is a funny boy And fussing is his greatest joy.” Norm” poses as a genuine sport and fashion plate. He also knows the kinks and curls of the ways of the girls and gets enviably in with them. As a bluffer, Norman has won much renown. He frequently rattles off a lengthy and polished discourse and asks very learned (notice his name) questions in history but---cheer up dear boy, we really do not think you half bad. E. F. A. Entertainment. FREDERICK PAIGE. If I shoot at the sun I may hit a star.” Have you ever noticed the fondness which Fred has for dreaming? Building those airy castles seems to be his favorite occupation. He rises from the turmoil and bustle of the class room, where that most difficult and embarrassing operation known as thinking is indulged in, to those far off regions where he views himself, the laurel crowned victor of a Marathon race, or the famous singer winning a burst of applause. These two situations are Fred’s twin ambitions and we wish him good luck toward their attainment. E. F. A. Entertainment. M. EDWIN LEVY. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.” Here is one of our musical geniuses as you readily agree if you have ever heard the melody which Mike can bring from that little mandolin. His ability is shown not only in his individual performance, but also in his skillful leadership of the mandolin orchestra. Mike is one of the congenial spirits who hover about Miss Carr’s room and make life agreeable (?) for its fair inmate. Without doubt, the mando- lin is a useful instrument for serenading. Eh, Mike ? Arbor Day Exercises. HMfl FLORENCE HUGHES “She’s fair and industrious, too.” There’ not much to say about Florence except that she is a sister of Helen and the renowned Francis. She has very rosy cheeks, dark brown eyes and wavy hair, so there’s no wonder she is always “busy” Sunday night. Florence is a singer of note—but it’s not a very high note, so she may as well give up all hope of becoming a famous musical comedy star. E. F. A. Entertainment, Picnic Committee. HELEN E. HUGHES “Thou hast a mind that suits With this thy fair and outward character.” Helen means “light.” Is it because her name means “light” that Helen Hughes if so brilliant? We cannot answer that question, but we can say that a more clever girl does not exist. Be it in French or German or Vergil or any other subject Helen is always at the head of her class. Picnic Committee. MARIE ELIZABETH JESSEN “Of manner gentle, of affections mild ! ” That’s Marie ! She’s one of those quiet appearing girls, who looks as though she had never done an improper thing in her life. We don’t mean to say that she never laughs, Oh, No! You should see her in French class. However, we have her word for it that she doesn’t act so silly other places. We’d like her just the same, even if she did, of course, for she’s a perfectly fine girl. She does take some things very seriously once in a while, but perhaps she’ll outgrow that. At least we hope she’ll never be too serious. Arbor Day Exercises. RAYMOND H. LEWIS 'The child is father of the man.” If that is the case, Pete” will be a most remarkable man. He’s already made a record for himself in the Academy. He’s certainly a worker. He is one of the class that entered the academy in January, and he, too, finished in four years, and stood well up in his classes. It’s a mystery how he managed to do it, for he worked every minute, it seemed, out of school hours. He intends to go to Syracuse University and take a course in forestry, then get a government position. We hope he’ll succeed in his plans, for he deserves success. FLOYD L. MAY. What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” A youth who is so solemncholy” and reserved. We know that your gray matter is not lacking but we would like to ask you a question or two; does your heart ever trip faster when a young lady appears on the landscape ? did you really ever make any noise? You are so innocent that it would be a crime to sting you. Some day we hope to hear that you create a commotion as great as Vesuvius. HARRY MILLS. A singer of great note.” Ladies and gentlemen, attention ! You are now to have the pleasure of viewing the pride of the class - the second Caruso. This youth, whose silvery head has oft been mis- taken for a Mazda lamp, is the possessor of a voice which will in time place him on the back cover of the Cosmopolitan with all the other artists who sing exclusively for the Victor. We all wish you success, Harry. o o LAURA S. KLUGE. A creature not too bright or good, For human nature’s daily food.” Has it ever been your good fortune to meet one of those quiet girls who always have a smile and good word for every- one? Well, that’s just the kind of girl Laura is. During our four years association with her, we have discovered not one fault to censure. She is studious and bright in school and out of it she is just a jolly girl, full of fun. For her we prophesy a wealth of success. ELLA M. KOHN. Whence is thy learning?” Conie’s” friends tell us that she is what is commonly called a shark” in high school parlance. They say she excels in German, though she does go to sleep in the class. Perhaps that is due to the class, not herself. Not alone in school is she remarkable, but she also plays the piano remarkably well. To look at her, you wouldn’t think that so much talent was hidden within her, for she looks like any other girl. But it’s there, we’re sure. We wish you all kinds of success and good luck in the future, Conie.” E. CHARLOTTE LeFEVRE. She just sat there a-giggling.” Charlotte is always laughing and talking and she never fails to have a great deal of gossip to tell people. She and her twin are always together; wherever you see the one you will see the other. A looking glass is an absolute necessity with Charlotte. EDWARD A. MOOERS. True greatness is sovereign wisdom.” Surely the class of 1914 is lucky in having such a brilliant youth. He shines like a star of first magnitude. He is not a grind but he studies assiduously - if you know what that means. Lehigh University is to be congratulated over this phenomenal prospect--(We’re saying nice things about Eddy” so he will buy a book or two.) Class Book Board, Senior Class Play. JOHN T. MORRISEY. Let be my name until I make my name! My deeds will speak.” Small but how he can talk—that is, when he shouldn’t! Strange as it may seem when asked to recite in class, his voice almost forsakes him. We mustn’t be too hard on him for he is extremely well behaved except when you try to col- lect his dues and then he is a difficult proposition. FREDRICH MULCAHY. A youth so honest, bound to do right An athlete so sturdy, strong in his might.” All hail Captain Mul!” Under his staunch leadership, an enviable record was made on the gridiron last fall. Fred is a clever chap and always meets you on the square. He has high aspirations and is excelled in oratory only by Demosthenes himself (remember that famous football speech.) His failing is his fondness for die Fraulein.” May his H(e)art net him much happiness. Captain of Foot Ball Team, Basket Ball Team, Committee for E. F. A. Entertainment. FLORENCE MASON. Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.” If you have ever attended any function, where Florence has been you realize how tempus” can fugit.” In original wit and humor Florence certainly leads the procession. And best of it all she can keep a straight face during the telling. Have you ever seen her drawings ? Or heard her play ? And besides all these talents she writes poetry. Just look in another part of this book if you wont believe us. Class Poet. JENNIE E. NEWELL. Be to her virtues very kind, Be to her faults a little blind.” Jennie has both faults and virtues, as every human being has. One virtue is a desire to stand well in her classes, and from that arises a fault, too much studying. Jennie, you ought to remember that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” and is liable to make Jennie a dull girl. You want to be careful, and take a little recreation occasionally. RUTH BELL NEWELL. I have labored and with no little study.” Possessed with a good supply of gray matter” Ruth shines in the classroom and deserves her marks for she works for them. Many times, however, Ruth is seen laughing and whispering so there must be fun in her besides knowledge. It is said that Ruth always has a box of candy at home — evidently there is a man in the case. RICHARD E. MYER “Naught was too much And naught too hard to try.” Dick’s popularity among the fair sex is only equalled by his ability as a business man. For two years he has been the main stay of the Vindex” as Business Manager, and he certainly has made a success of it. His disposition is as ruddy and cheerful as his complexion (?) and in spite of the dreary months of effort our sleuthlike reporters have spent upon his trail between here and Lowman, no damaging evidence has been unearthed against him. So we will have to admit what a good fellow he is and wish him further success. Business Manager Vindex. ROBERT NICOL “A lad of mettle, a good boy.” Musical Bob.” No, we do not give him this title because he sings or plays some musical instrument, but because Dorothy says he makes a good second fiddle. Bob” is not a bad fellow when you know him, so don’t judge him by this picture. You have undoubtedly heard of his missing the last car and spending the night up in the neighborhood of Rorick’s Glen. Enough! E. F. A. Entertainment. Base Ball Team. ELMER L. PARKER Knowledge is more than equivalent to force.” Elmer’s ambition is to gain a position as a peanut vender or a racks” man, or any other eminently manly and perfectly respectable occupation which admits the use of the voice and the ability to talk forcibly in public. He is already making use of his talent along this line by delivering eloquent and instructive lectures at frequent intervals on that soul- absorbing topic—Chickens, the original kind. A recognized authority on the subject, he is the proud owner of a poultry farm subordinate only to that renowned institution just without our borders, and we expect to see in him a second Philo. ETHEL E. NICHOLS. ’’Man wants but little here below Nor wants that little long.” Nickey” is always satisfied with her position, unless it is possible to change conditions. Then she goes to work with a will, and overcomes all possible difficulties. She carries out this policy in all things. In school, she has gotten along so well that people have called her a ’’grind.” But she does other things besides study, we know. She has large interests outside of school, and keeps a firm control over all of them. She has great executive ability, and carries out large under- takings. We’ve heard her mention Rouse’s Point, but haven’t quite decided what is the attraction there, though we have our suspicions on that point. ADELAIDE NICOL. When Joy and Duty clash, Let Duty go to smash.” If a vote should be taken to find out the best natured person in the school, Ad” would surely win the contest. Always causing some excitement her innocent face never fails to get her out of trouble. She has the honorable position of being Secretary of the Girls’ Athletic Association besides helping to choose the commencement invitations even before she decided to join the class of 1914! Sec. Girl’s Athletic Association. MARIE O’DEA. ”A gentle, loving, confiding creature.” Mary is terribly bashful, almost the only one of the sort in the class. She likes every one in the class and agrees with everybody that she can, without flatly contradicting herself. She always has her lessons and it is easy to prophecy for her a successful future. EDWARD J. REIDY. A likely lad, a fine lad, a gay, good-humored, clever lad.” This versatile specimen is a very guileless youth with the befitting name of Red.” It has not been very long since he stirred things up like a pirate, especially on the lady question. In each class Reidy is always writing a note to his loved one. He has become very actively interested in everything from the above game to base ball and he has also tried to learn the tango in the upper hall at the noon hour. Captain of Base Ball. CHARLES L. RUDDICK. “Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.” Charles has very good judgment (commonly known as horse sense) as well as an instinct for business. He surely managed the Senior Play creditably and the class is apprecia- tive of it. If Charles does not find too much fascination for the ladies we prophecy a flourishing business career for him. Manager Class Play. M. HOLMES SHOEMAKER. It is the man who takes in, Who can give out.” M. Holmes’ thirst for knowledge is marvellous and his teachers are kept busy answering the multitude of questions, sensible and otherwise with which he bombards them. All knowledge is power,” however, and we believe that with the vast amount which he must have accumulated during his sojourn in E. F. A. he will make a grand success in life - that is, provided he can keep away from the girls long enough. Class Book Board, Senior Reception Committee. DOROTHY PARKER Better late than never.” Dode” always strolls in at the last minute and it never seems to bother her if she is late. She spends most of her time in school talking when she shouldn’t and is always out for a good time. Next year she will join the Class of 1918 at Smith. Success to you, Dode.” HANNAH R. PICKERING With wisdom far beyond her years.” To look at Pick” walking down the hall in a sedate and self-assured manner, and with an extremely intelligent expression on her face, you would ask in a rather awe-struck voice, Does she teach higher mathematics or science?” Her personality doesn’t contradict her appearance, for she has a very serious purpose in life, namely, that of a social secretary. She also has very high ideals, and we only hope they wont tumble when she has flunked several college exams. Pick has a conscience, but seldom uses it. She keeps on coming to school late, regardless of the trouble she makes. She is willing to accommodate any body in any way, except by losing her temper. She really isn’t frivolous, though she goes to the movies” on all occasions. Class Book Board, Senior Reception Committee. NORA A. PIPER I’ve done my duty, and I’ve done no more.” This demure young lady from the South Side, with her ever ready smile, has never been known to be disturbed over anything. Even the sweltering heat of the July sun, and the Corning hills, will never make her swerve from the stern path of duty. Oh, Nora, that attraction in Corning! We’d never think it to look at you, but then, you never can tell. Struggle on, and you’ll be a top notcher yet, and hear The Echoes On The Field” urging you on to new endeavors. ROBERT T. SIMPSON. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” When any of the Profs get stuck they go to Bob for en- lightment. This lad’s work is apalling and we all want to thank Bob for his hard labor as manager on the Class Book Board.” Simpson has some highly original love theories of his own and he delights in confiding them to one beautiful blonde.” But just a warning, ladies, tie your hearts firmly when he is not near his sweetheart. Business Manager Class Book. LEON E. SMITH. Seraphs share with thee knowledge; But Art, O man, is thine alone.” Smiling Smith is a pencil shover” or one who draws things. He has never been in the lockup in spite of his love for the pen.” He has long been busy making pictures to cover the walls in K. E. Y.’s room and is also to blame for many of the cuts in this volume. Senior Party Committee, Class Book Board. LELAND SPENCER. Great men are sincere.” Surely we will remember Leland as a great stude.” His standings are always at the high water mark and the teachers have nothing but praise for him. Sincerity and perseverance are also prominent characteristics of Leland. He has gathered for himself many cognomens but he is commonly known as Lele.” Honest, girls, he has all your names on a card in a little book he carries in his hip-pocket. Arbor Day Exercises. DOROTHY PUTMAN. She attracts me daily with her gentle virtues, So soft and beautiful, and heavenly! ” Our pride, our pearl, and our dear loving Putman girl. One of our greatest trials, so lively that she makes us feel lazy, but we’re not. Dot is always charming but never more so then when she appeared as Edith,” in the Senior Play. The fellows in upper hall always rush out of their rooms to get a look at the fair maiden as she passes. The nicest thing about Dorothy is that she always likes to send fudge to her friends. Senior Class Play, E. F. A. Entertainment. MADELINE I. REID. I meddle with no man’s business.” You might think that Madeline was very quiet but she isn’t—-not when you know her. She doesn’t ever linger about school but always goes right off just as soon as classes are over, so that nobody gets a chance to see much of her. If you want to know anything about an actress or actor Madeline will tell you for she knows everything about all of them. ALLENE M. REYNOLDS. The dearest friend to me, the kindest maid The best conditioned and unwearied spirit In doing courtesies.” Here is the girl that believes in appearing to be cheerful. That is the reason you always find her so. And she also be- lieves in others being cheerful and likes to make them so. In addition to this characteristic she adds the admirable one of being a good student. We don’t see how she does it for she never takes a book home. They say good things come in small packages and Mutty” certainly has proved it true. WILLIAM S. STEMPFLE. “Industry need not wish.” Bill’s quite a boy. He’s full of ginger and is willing to do one a good turn. In his studies he is an adept and this surely demands respect. His hobby is motorcycling and he is not afraid to speed.” If we do not watch out he will get there first. HAROLD T. STOWELL. Studies are the food of youth.” Harold has been a quiet sort of chap and has many friends and no enemies. He is a very good stude” and is no stranger to the midnight oil. He has always been fond of science and we hope that someday instead of running an elevator he’ll be running a gang of men on some great engineering enterprise. Class Picnic Committee. RALPH C. VAN HORN. Naught was too much And naught too hard to try.” Ralph needs no introduction to the class of 1914—a fine high school record, distinguished throughout by character and ability, makes it unnecessary. As student, as athlete, as manager of the track team, as editor of the class book, Van” has ever shown himself to be a true Academyite, worthy in every respect of the many honors conferred upon him. He’s the all-wool-yard-wide-warranted-not-to-fade-or-shrink kind, but he will RUN. Foot Ball Team, Track Team, E. F. A. Entertainment, Editor-in-Chief Class Book. ELIZABETH C. ROCKWELL. « If thou be worn and hard beset With troubles that thou wouldst forget Go the woods and hills.” For once we disagree with Longfellow. We would re- commend a quiet girl who came to our class from Waverly last fall. If you have a grouch on go to Elizabeth. From the number of trips a certain person makes we judge that she is an adept at that art. What’s his name? Oh, he is a Senior and we never give away a fellow classmate like that. How about it, Bill ? ALMA H. ROSENFIELD. Muse not that I thus suddenly proceed; For what I will, I will, and there an end.” There’s no accounting for Alma’s moods, and its hope- less to attempt to do so. You must take her as she is at the moment, and make the best of it. When she feels that way, she is the joiliest kind of a companion. Then again, you can’t pry more than a Yes” or No” out of her. We’ve never been able to decide what was the reason for this attitude. MILDRED ROSS. Her looks do argue her replete with modesty.” Yes, doesn’t she look modest? She is, too, she never thrusts herself upon one, but sooner or later, you realize that she’s present. It’s rather a joke among those who study in Room 12 noons when Mildred comes in and says, Oh dear, I’ve got such a lot to do this noon.” They know that she won’t do it, for some one will ask her to translate Ger- man, or do an algebra problem and she’s obliging enough to comply. In the spring she will come in, firmly determined to work, then the call of the wild” appeals to her, and out she goes for a walk. Nevertheless she gets her lessons one way or another. WILLIAM D. WARREN. It is the mind that makes the body rich.” During his stay in this dear place, he gained distinction in several ways. He bubbles over with sparkling wit and furnishes amusement for the rest of the class. No one ever goes to sleep when he is around. It is a mystery to us how Bill always makes such brilliant recitations, for we never see him study. We will all miss his smiling countenance and his luminous monocle. Hi, sy, ol’ top, come back, will yer?” Senior Class Play. MILDRED E. RISING. A truer, nobler, trustier heart, More loving, or more loyal, never beats Within a human breast.” Could a quotation more suited to Mildred be found than this one from Byron? In these few words, he has brought out the very central idea of Mildred’s character. Friendship with such a one is highly desirable and should be treasured. BLANCHE V. ROBERTS.. A merrier maid Within the limit of becoming mirth I never spent an hour’s talk withal.” Blanche, we had a hard time finding which twin you were, and even now we hesitate before we call you by your name. We are never quite sure whether you are Bertha or Blanche. However, we who have been in your classes know that there is not one person in all E. F. A. that likes fun better than you do. In providing fun for those around you, you are unequaled. ESTHER E. RUBIN. You bear a gentle mind and heavenly blessings, Follow such creatures.” The first thing you notice when you look at Esther is her hair. It always looks as though it had just been combed. Then you would notice her wonderfully fair complexion. We asked one of your friends, Esther, what to put in your write- up and she said you were a shark in commercial law. So here it is. May you continue to be the kind of girl we believe you to be. MABLE L. RULAPAUGH. As full of spirit as the month of May.” If Mabel is among your crowd you may be sure of a good time. There is always something doing when she’s around. She insists that she is going to be a teacher but we are quite sure that someone will prevent it. No, Mable, we’re not going to tell his name here. Not because you begged us not to do so but because we thought it might not be best. But if anyone really wants to know they MIGHT induce us to tell them privately. M. ELIZABETH SHEEHAN. Nothing so hard, but search will find it out.” This is probably the reason we always find Elizabeth working. Now don’t take this to mean that Elizabeth is a grind for she’s not. In fact we have heard from very good authority that she goes more than frequently to the movies. But she doesn’t let her pleasures interrupt her school work and so we always find her prepared. HELEN F. SHEELY. There's nothing so becomes a girl As modest stillness and humility.” Helen is another of those girls who is quiet in school. We don’t know why it is she has to stay so much for talking for we never see her talking. Nevertheless out of school she is a lively, fun-loving girl. Is it because she hails from the rural districts that she comes in late so often? You know non-residents need no excuse for being tardy. F. HELEN SHEIVE. Thou who hast the fatal gift of beauty.” Helen is the most popular girl in town. When you want to call on her you have to put in your application four weeks in advance. As she never serves fudge it must be her face and her ever-ready wit that prove the drawing cards. (We don’t know for sure ourselves.) She has written many good books chief among which are, The Telephone and it’s Uses,” How to Bluff an Editor,” and How to Bluff a Music Di- rector.” She’s quite a girl and Junior boys will rejoice to hear that she will take a P. G. course. Senior Reception Committee, Vindex Board, E. F. A. Entertainment. ELEANOR L. SHERMAN. The name that dwells on every tongue No minstrel needs.” Who is manager of the girls basket ball team? Who is author of so many of those interesting stories which have appeared in the Vindex”? Who is-Oh! it is useless to ask more questions like this for we always get the same answer. Sherm” needs less minstrelsy” than any other for she has done so much for E. F. A. that all know and like her. We might tell of her ability in English, her more than ability in math” and many other things, but what we ourselves would like to know is who is it that comes on the 8:30 car for whom she watches? Can anyone tell us ? Class Book Board, Manager Girls Basket Ball Team, Class Historian, Vindex Board. HELEN P. SMITH. Tis he, I ken the manner of this gait.” Who is he, Helen? We’ve heard he’s from Buffalo, is that so? There now, don’t get excited, as we’re just joking, though we know it’s true. Helen is one of us from Southport. Who said we didn’t have charming girls over there. Here’s a living refutation of that statement. Behold her! Helen was on the entertainment committee for the Senior party and we thank her for her share in giving us a good time. Senior Party Committee. A. NEVA SPENCER. As an actor confessed without rival to shine.” All who witnessed the Senior Play need no introduction to Mrs. Stead.” Neither do they need any comment to re- fresh their memory, for the recollection of Douglas Catter- nole’s good-hearted housekeeper will long be a vivid one. Acting is not, however, Neva’s sole talent. Her work in the commercial department is quite beyond the ordinary. We also hear that she is a shark in some other studies but be that as it may, we are sure of a successful career for this member of our class. Senior Class Play. M. FLORENCE STAPLETON. To those who know thee not, no words can paint And those who know thee, know all words are faint!” Who doesn’t know Stape”, or has not heard of her at least? She’s had a hand in everything this year, it seems. She was one of the committee that arranged the E. F. A. Annual Entertainment; she took part in the entertainment itself and did nobly; she was elected president of the Girl’s Athletic Association, was captain of the girl’s basket ball team and played center on the team. She has also been one of the editors of the department, Among Ourselves,” on the Vindex. She’s a charming, vivacious young person, with friends all over. She has a desire to enter a theatrical career, but she feels that she’s not equal to it. Here’s success and luck, if you do, Mary Florence. Vindex Board, E. F. A. Entertainment, Girl’s Athletic Association, Girl’s Basket Ball Team, Senior Reception Committee, Senior Picnic Committee. M. FLORENCE SULLIVAN. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever.” We wouldn’t wonder if that advice were superfluous to Florence, for never, since we’ve been in the Academy with her, have we heard of her doing anything she ought not to. She’s ready for fun as soon as anyone else, but she doesn’t upset things by her actions. She’s rather quiet, and very modest of her abilities. R. LOIS WARNER. Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” A bright, lively girl with dark snappy eyes. Each day she comes from afar to join our illustrious class, although she’s not what you might call a country lass. We like you, Lois, and your charming personality will linger in our memory. Class Book Board. NELLIE W. WILSON. Let every man enjoy his whim, What’s he to me or I to him?” You can’t tell very much about Nellie for she doesn’t ever really let many people know her. Nevertheless, we can see that she does not favor the masculine set and that she hasn’t yet ever been in any trouble at school. ELOISE H. WEALE And 0--she dances such a way!” Eloise showed that she can dance when she performed for us in the E. F. A. Entertainment and we predict that soon she and her partner will take the place of the Vernon Castles in the dancing world. But don’t think that this is the only art she is skilled in for Eloise is a wonder at keeping house. E. F. A. Entertainment. ETTA WLADIS. It’s the little things in life that count.” Small, dark and pretty, Etta is an attraction to the boys. She can dance and there is no new step that she can not do. Her one failing, is that she is always borrowing things of people. But that really isn’t very serious. IRENE WHITTENHALL. A quiet little girl with a sweet little smile.” Yes, Rena is one that would impress you as being very quiet, but, really, she is not. In fact, she is just the opposite and takes great delight in whispering, much to the teacher’s sorrow. For that reason you may often find her staying after school (when she can’t skip out). But withal she is a jolly companion and one that loves a good time. Fifty-Fourth Commencement Program 10:00 A. M., Thursday, June Twenty-Fifth Nineteen Hundred Fourteen 1. Music............................ Academy Orchestra 2. Invocation.......................Rev. Albert E. Legg 3. Second Honor—Salutatory..........Eleanor L. Sherman 4. Fourth Honor—Oration .........................Leland Spencer 5. Chorus.......................................Seniors 6. Sixth Honor—Recitation......................Ethel E. Nichols 7. Eighth Honor—Oration.....................William D. Warren 8. Ninth Honor—Oration................Florence R. Mason 9. Third Honor—Oration.......................Edward A. Mooers 10. Seventh Honor—Instrumental Music......Elsa H. Guyer 11. Fifth Honor—Oration. -.............Raymond H. Lewis 12. First Honor—Valedictory...........Harold T. Stowell 13. Chorus......................................Seniors 14. Presentation of Prizes. 15. Awarding of Diplomas. 16. Benediction. 17. Alma Mater.” Elmira College Scholarship Eleanor L. Sherman ♦Excused. Senior Class Party The Class of 1914 held its party in the gymnasium on Friday evening, March 20th. The occasion was in the nature of a circus and the various side-shows contained very curious sights. A penny was charged for the privilege of being admitted into the different shows. Isky” Alpert, as “Kiddo,” created a big sensation. His make-up was enough to make a dog laugh. Freddie Beach, as “The Wild Man from Borneo,” terribly frightened his audience. “Mutt and Jeff” were admirably represented by Hughes and Reidy. They both displayed great ability in boxing. The space occupied by Misses Sheive and Daghistan as “The Dutch Cleanser Girls,” proved to be the greatest drawing card. Their manager, Adelaide Nichol, reported large gate receipts (of coppers). “Bennie” Hyman, dressed as a Russian peasant, did some very clever dancing and showed exceptional talent. Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Hayseed (“Bones” Butler and “Mil” Fox) were just from the country and caused much comment among the city people. “Dewey” Erwin, as “Officer 666,” and “Bill” Lande, as “Judge Rosalsky,” maintained order during the evening. A number of the law breaking students were “sent up,” as well as Mr. Parker, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Cady and Miss Birchard. The Mandolin Club furnished some very good music and the leader, “Mike” Levy, rendered two excellent mandolin solos. Delightful refreshments were served, after which dancing was enjoyed. The party broke up early in the evening with everyone well pleased with the evening’s performance. Miss Hibbard and the following students acted on the committee: Misses Artley, Smith, Fox, and Messrs. Leupelt, Chamberlain and Beach. Senior Class Picnic At Rorick’s Glen on Saturday evening, May 23, the members of the Senior Class enjoyed a sumptuous menu consisting of sandwiches, salad, olives, pickles, ice cream, cake and soft drinks. This combination certainly satisfied all our husky Senior fellows and the girls pronounced it as being “simply great.” After the picnic we all adjourned to the theater and watched our classmates produce the “Private Secretary,” which proved to be another “picnic” for us all. The committee in charge of the picnic was as follows: Walter Ervin, chairman; Harold Stowell, Helen Hughes, Florence Hughes and Florence Stapleton. The Senior Class Play On those most eventful days of the year, May 22 and 23, was staged at Rorick’s “on the Chemung” a production of which the Class of ’14 may well boast. “The Private Secretary,” a farcical comedy in three acts, made an instantaneous hit and its season, consisting of but three performances, was all too short The scenes are laid in London and upon an estate in rural England, and a rather complicated and very amusing series of misunderstandings forms the basis for the action, which convulsed the audience from start to finish. The fun centers about Mr. Cattermole, a corpulent and irascible old gentleman, and the Rev. Robert Spaulding, a very pious and subdued clergyman, who becomes the “Private Secretary.” Irwin Alpert, as the former, filled the difficult part to perfection and showed considerable talent, while Gwynn Bement proved himself a true comedian in his comical interpretation of the title role. Neva Spencer gave a very clever and intelligent representation of Mrs. Stead, a timid and much abused landlady. Both Bryan Davis, as Douglas Cattermole, and Howard Dailey, as Harry Marsland, attained popularity through their fine management of the leading male roles, and each in due time and after many adventures, as the story goes, found his own true love in Edith Marsland, charmingly played by Dorothy Putman, and Eva Webster, in whose part Marian Dagistan was delightful. The character of Mr. Marsland, a dignified and gentlemanly Englishman, was well carried by Edward Mooers. William Warren added much to the interest and enjoyment of the evening as Mr. Sidney Gibson, a tailor, and showed much dramatic ability, while Gertrude Duhl seemed very much at home upon the stage in her knowing impersonation of the spiritually inclined governess, Miss Ashford. John Abbott, as a servant, and Elmer Parker, as a writ-server, added their share in a very acceptable manner. In and throughout all, the play was a great success, and much of the credit is due our friend, Miss Foster, whose capable direction and untiring efforts made it possible. STEELE MEMORIAL LIBRARY ELMIRA, N.Y. 14901 JUNIORS Junior Class 1915 It became apparent, soon after the opening of the fall term, that early organization of the Junior Class would be imperative, due to an unusual amount of true class spirit. A meeting was called and a complete organization affected. The Students were anxious to affiliate themselves with the Class of Nineteen Fifteen, and responded enthusiastically. Several important meetings were held during the year at which much business was transacted with conciseness remarkable in a class so inexperienced. As to the athletics, the Juniors are predominant in every branch. At the inter- class track meet held in the New York State Armory, the Junior athletes took second place among the various classes; later in the term a fast and exciting basket ball game was played with the Seniors in the school gymnasium. At both events the class loyally supported their men with songs and yells. During the last of April the members of the class enjoyed a social gathering in the gymnasium. A short musical program was well rendered and light refreshments served, after which a few informal dances concluded a most delightful evening. Another successful function of the class was the Junior picnic held at Rorick’s Glen on June 12th. The members turned out in large numbers, and after spending a pleasant afternoon attended the play in the evening. All in all, the Junior Class has been exceptionally successful in all its undertakings. With the qualities of remarkable initiative, and perseverance toward the accomplish- ment of a purpose, they bid well to uphold the standards of the school. So all hail the Juniors!—the infant in arms, who next year will fill the honorable role of the Senior Class—and who even as infants have adhered to their motto: “Deeds, Not Words; Junior Class 1915 Ketchum, Louise Kilmer, Norma King, Alta Knapp, Belle Knettles, Harry Landon, Paul Logue, Percy Lovejoy, Laura Lovell, Dorothy Lowe, Ethel Lowman, Marshal Markthaler, Leo Martin, Lynn Mason, Marjorie McCann, Helen McCarthy, Margaret Mills, Fred Moore, Floyd Morrisey, Margaret Murray, Ethel McCrone, Marjorie Nagle, Florence Nagler, Gertrude Nelson, Leon Newman. Helen Noonan, Alma Reid, Harold Reidy, Marie Reilly, Roe Reitmann, George Rowe, Richard Ryan, Mary Routledge, Harold Shaffer, Marjorie Shepardson, Mae Sheely, Ralph Smith, Anna Smith, Merle Sneider, Helen Soble, Alexander Spencer, Ruth Sunderlin, Harry Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan, Jerry Sullivan, Irene Snyder, Robert Tanner, Carl Templer, Willis Toomey, Bernard Turner, John Vosburg, Mildred Vieweg, Gertrude Avery, Clarence Bailey, Rachel Ball, Netta Battin, Katherine Bevan, Helen Bickford, Blake Bishop, Thelma Bishop, Viola Bowne, Fanny Brooks, Hazel Brooks, John Brown, Mable Brundage, Agnes Bryan, Larned Burk, Helen Bundy, Thomas Carl, Pauline Causer, Jack Clute, Howard Clearwater. Merle Coleman, Helen Coke, Z. Esther Crispin, Stella Cotton, Jane Daley, Madeline Davis, James Douglas, Viola Ells, Olive Ennis, Rebecca Fay, Margaret Farley, Catherine Fausnaught, Helen Fonda, Frank Fraser, Ruth Frendburg, Alice Frutchy, Asel Flynn, Josephine Gershefske, Helen Ginsburg, Abram Goldsmith, Helen Gorman, Algernon Gould, Allan Guydr, Hedwig Hauver, Sybil Hamilton, Robert Havens, Emma Havens, Karl Hogan, Margaret Holly, Kenneth Hollenbeck, Ernest Holmes, Minnie Honan, Louise Horihan, Edward Howell, Everts Hyde, Katherine Hyde, Stuart Huntley, Clarence Impson, Harry Jenkins, Winfred Jessen, Anna Jones, Gladys June, Clifford Kane, Harry Kennedy, Dorothy O’Brien, Leo Pettingill, Max Pinkus, Milton Pittman, Grace Precthl, Dorothy Preston, Allan Putnam, Charles Walter, Elizabeth Wentz, Richard Welles, Nellie Young, Mildred Y ungstrom, Wilhelm Zimmerman, Helen «I FRESHMEN Vindex Board Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief..........William M. Lande, ’14 Associate Editor .... Eleanor L. Sherman, ’14 Faculty Advisor..............Miss Birchard C Roe E. Reilly, ’14 Literary Emma Havens, ’15 (. Mabel Brown, ’15 {Howard Dailey, ’14 Francis Hughes, ’14 Estella H. Welles, ’15 _ , ( Helen Sheive, ’14 Exchanges | Clarence Avery 15 . , „ fM. Florence Stapleton, ’14 Among Ourselves j Alexander Soble 15 Athletic Editor.............Walter Ervin, ’14 Art Editor..................Harry Impson, 15 Business Staff Business Manager .... Richard E. Myer, ’14 Assistant Manager...........Howard Clute, ’14 Advertising Manager..........Merle Smith, ’15 Circulation Manager .... William Roosa, ’16 Freshman Member..........Howard Basler, ’17 Business Advisor...............Mr. Nichols Debating Team Coach, Mr. M. L. Wilson 1st Team Harold Bishop, Leader Harold Babcock Milton Pinkus Abram Ginsburg, Alternate 2d Team William Youngstrom, Leader Thomas Carr John Turner Elmer Parker, Alternate Athletic Council Mr. F. R. Parker, Honorary Member Mr. D. A. Cady, Treasurer Joseph Lewis, Secretary Foot Ball Base Ball Captain, Campbell Cronin (elect) Captain, Edward Reidy Manager, Charles Putnam (elect) Manager, Bernard Toomey Basket Ball Captain, Ralph Hunt Manager, Howard Clute Track Team Captain, Clarence Dunbar Manager, Ralph VanHorn Athletic Council Basket Ball Ralph Hunt, Captain Clarence Dunbar Harry Sunderlin Charles Williams Kenneth Holley Fred Mulcahy Walter Ervin Raymond Butler Howard Clute, Manager FOOT BALL Track Team Edward Reidy, Captain Walter Hurley Ralph Hunt Earl Moore Arthur Hoffman Walter Ervin Robert Reilly Leo Backer Harry Sunderlin Burke O’Connor Robert Nicol Charles Williams Bernard Toomey, Manager Clarence Dunbar, Captain Harry Impson Leon Nelson Abram Ginsburg Leon O’Brien William Flinn Howard Basler Charles Cole Frederick Beach Gustav Leupelt Richard Wentz Howard Dailey Clarence Huntley Ralph VanHorn, Manager Base Ball Girls’ Athletic Association President, Florence Stapleton Treasurer, Miss Callahan Secretary, Adelaide Nicol Basket Ball Captain, Florence Stapleton Manager, Eleanor Sherman Girls’ Basket Ball Team Florence Stapleton, Captain Blanche Roberts Eleanor Sherman Katherine Hyde Ruth Spencer Sarah Record The Athletic Insignia TRACK FOOTBALL € BASEBALL BASKETBALL Alma Mater Dear to us always This school and all its walls; Thou’lt ever with us stay, Fair E. F. A. When we are gone from thee, Still thou shalt ever be Fairest on land and sea, Dear E. F. A. Our hearts may well grieve So soon to part from thee; But, dear old school, believe We’re true always. True hearts and friends well met, Thy charms are with us yet; Nor can we e’er forget Fair E. F. A. Forward Pass Arranged by Charles X. O’Brien. Hold high the colors of your Alma Mater, Hold high your blue and white each loyal shouter, Wave, wave the colors that we love so bright and gay And cheer for E. F. A. Cheer for your team boys so staunch and so true. Cheer for that bunch of fellows fighting for you. They’ll win new laurels for fair E. F A. So join your voices and shout hip hip hip hip hoo—ray March, march on down the field, Fighting for E. F. A. Wave high the Blue and White; Who dares to defy? Cheer, cheer for E. F. A. We’re here to win the day. We’ve a team that fights to the end And we will win. Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! March, march on down the field, Fighting for E. F. A. History of the Class of 1914 By Eleanor L. Sherman CLASS OFFICERS Freshman Year Sophomore Year No. 2 Annex No. 3. Annex No. 2 No. 2 Annex No. 3 Annex President, Henry Steele Robert Riley President, Henry Steele Stewart Landon Vice-Pres’t, Gertrude Duhl Mary Connelly Vice-Pres’t, Gertrude Duhl Jane Cotton Sec’y-Treas., Abraham Moseson Frank Butler Sec’y-Treas., Abraham Moseson Robert Simpson Junior Year Senior Year President, Joseph Lewis Vice-President, Florence Walsh Secretary, Robert Simpson Treasurer, John Abbott President, Joseph Lewis Vice-President, Caroline Sanborne Secretary, John Abbott Treasurer, William Lande The Class of 1914! Was there ever a class like it, or will there ever be one? No, we’re frank to declare that we know we can never be surpassed. How many trials and tribulations we’ve endured in our sojourn at E. F. A. ? No wonder that the survivors of all that’s happened have just cause to be proud of themselves. When we, as mere Freshmen, entered the Academy, we were a “house divided against itself.” Some of us went to No. 3, others to No. 2, to receive the rudiments of our academic education. Being so widely separated both from each other and from the Academy proper, we were perhaps a little lacking in school spirit, but we did as well as could be expected under the circumstances. There was keen rivalry between the two divisions of the Freshman class both in athletics and in scholarship—a very desirable thing, indeed. The pupils of the two annexes never united in any social functions, though each branch of the class had festivities of its own. Those at No. 3 had a sleigh-ride and dance at Pine City, and those from No. 2 had a dance. At No. 2, also, there was a special class every night after school for the study of patriotic songs, etc. This class was very exclusive, and an invitation to join it was an honor (?). Perhaps the reason that the Seniors know the words of the national anthems so well is because of the thorough training they received during their Freshman year at No. 2. Then, when we were all counting on being together at the Academy the next term, we learned that it would be necessary to remain at Nos. 2 and 3 for the ensuing year. The old academy was torn down, and while the new one was being constructed, we had to put up once more with the inconveniences of the annexes. To add to our troubles, the Freshmen were quartered with us, and they were a trial, to be sure ! However, we managed to live through it for the better part of ten months. Affairs moved much as they had the year before. The No. 2-ites had a Sophomore-Freshman dance, and their comrades of No. 3 had a picnic at the school, then went up to Rorick’s at night. We advanced from two separate annexes to a single at the beginning of our Junior year. The Juniors and Seniors were together at No. 1, and the hitherto divided portions of the Class of 1914 were brought together. It was almost like going “from Scylla to Charybdis” to take up life at No. 1, for there were over three hundred pupils to be accommodated in the small space at our disposal. We rose to the occasion nobly, however, and did our best to surmount our difficulties. We had our reward in February, when the new building was finished enough to allow the pupils to take up their abode there. Life, even then, was not a bed of roses, for there were several inconveniences to be put up with, such as the failure of the heating system to work properly. But time remedied all the defects and we finished our Junior year happily. Then came the beginning of our Senior year! We numbered a few over a hundred, when the weeding out process, through which every Senior class goes, had been finished. We organized early and elected our officers, and then felt somewhat prepared to meet our new responsibilities as Seniors. The first event of the year was the Senior Reception on Thanksgiving Eve. As a social function it was a success and everybody had a good time, though alas! we went into debt. This affair was followed a few months later by the Senior Party. It was held in the school gymnasium and was very informal. We had a “circus,” figuratively, as well as literally, speaking. By all who were present the party was pronounced delightful, and everyone felt acquainted when it was over. A committee was chosen to select a suitable piece to be presented by the class as the Annual Senior Class Play. “The Private Secretary” was selected, and an excellent cast was picked from those who tried out for parts. On Arbor Day, the Seniors took charge of the exercises in assembly, according to custom, and gave a very enjoyable program. But the annual ceremony of planting a Senior tree was a failure. There was a large audience (“Itsky” Alpert), but the presidents of the Senior and Junior classes refused to perform their duty, and so upon “Charlie” devolved the task of planting the tree. The class voted to have no Class Day exercises, for it would be only an additional expense, with not enough benefit derived from it. The Senior Banquet was thought a better occasion to be together for the last time. So, the Class of 1914, the first class to spend its entire Senior year in the new building, is ready to go forth into the world and take its place in the waiting ranks. V Class Poem By Florence Reynolds Mason The brown and golden banner on the wall In silence bears a message for us all, That Life is but Reality and Dreams, A dull routine made light by Hope’s bright beams. But though the world to some seems dark and gray, Let not the Senior view it in this way; For aspirations lofty and sublime To one Ideal make light the path to climb. Undaunted, upward let us strive to grow, Like seedlings pushing bravely from below, And reaching always toward the sun above, Grow strong by toiling on in Brotherlove. By patient study was our goal attained, For work well done, distinction have we gained ; Endeared with memories of loyal friends. In blissful harmony our school year ends. May you, dear Class—Nineteen Fourteen — From Life’s abundant harvest ever glean The good to light the somberness of day, As lightened were the hours in E. F. A. 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Annual Enter- tainment, and it was a decided success. Mr. O’Brien deserves much credit for so ably coaching the show and contributing his songs and original stunts. The plot of the “Pennant” deals with the love affair of the football captain, Jack Lawson. He is in love with Doris Bond, daughter of a wealthy American, and his love is returned. The father and mother wish their daughter to marry a title and for that purpose select Lord Woodby Rich, a bankrupt nobleman in search of wealth. He is assisted in his search by Levi Lender, a Hebrew money lender, who arranges all of the technical points of the expected marriage. The comedy side of the play is furnished by Verdant Green and Mrs. Reno Grass, a rube and a college widow, respectively. Campbell Cronin as “Jack” made an admirable hero. His solo in the first act, “When a Fellow’s in Love,” was well rendered and received many enchores. His duet with Miss VanDoren as “Doris,” was also well received. Miss VanDoren played the part of “Doris” to perfection. Her song, “Tale of a Lonesome Rose,” written by Mr. O’Brien, was splendid. Howard Dailey as “Lord Woodby Rich,” also took his part well. Harry Impson furnished most of the comedy of the show. He was “Verdant Green” and was a most delightful rube. Helen Sheives as Mrs. Bond disclosed a very sweet voice and acted her part very well. Leslie Benson was a ve-iy distinguished husband and sang Charles X. O’Brien’s new song, “There’s a Home in Old Chemung.” This song, by the way, was the biggest hit of the evening with Sammy as tenor, and received the most enchores. Walker DeWaters made a very sweet girl as “Mrs. Reno Grass.” Gustav Leupet, Raymond Butler and Ralph VanHorn also took parts. The following choruses furnished very excellent music: Chorus Boys—Daniel Buckley, Walter Ervin, Thomas Carr, Leo Horrigan, Irwin Alpert, Fritz Berkholz, Norton Landon, Clarence Dunbar, Clarence Huntley, Frederick Paige, Laurence O’Connor, William Yungstrom, Richard Wentz. Chorus Girls—Ruth Fraser, Gladys Sampsell, Evelyn Underwood, Helen Hartnett, Jane Cotton, Helen Havens, Louise Herrick, Theresa Murray, Bertha Roberts, Helena Harrington, Sarah Record. Between the acts a musical treat was tendered to the audience in the persons of Miss Daghistan and Mr. Crotty at pianos for one selection and the Misses Daghistan and Bishop with Messrs. Daghistan and Crotty at the pianos, together with Miss Lormore and Mr. Bishop with horns. After the second act Dorothy Putnam and Bernard Twoomey sang “Zis for You” and danced a combination of the new dances. Bennie Kaplan and Martha Dowling came next with a blackface sketch. They sang selections from High Jinks” and gave a specimen of negro dancing. Bennie Kaplan did a clog dance that would do a professional credit. Thirdly there was a double sextette of girls and boys in the song, “I Think You’ll Do for Me.” The girls were Adria Drake, Margaret Herrick, Stella Crispin, Esther Wetsel, Mildred Fox and Sibyl Hauver. The boys—John Abbott, Willis Templer, Thomas Bundy, Percy Logue, Norman Learned and Richard Wentz. Eloise Weale and Robert Nicol gave a fine example of aesthetic dancing in “Love’s Hesitation.” They are a very graceful pair of dancers. Next came a treat in the form of Master Sammy Co. This was a soldies act and the drill of the eighteen small boys of the Academy was excellent. They went through some very clever maneuvers. The soldiers—Master Sammy, Hyman Naglar, Gordon Williams, Edgar Krowl, Herman Vieweg, Abe Rubin, Lester Westbrook, John VanAlystyne, Gerald Hartnett, Joe Lovitch, Jerry Cahill, Walter Olivey, Henry Considine, Irving Jensen, Harold Hoefer, Frank Vergallito, Paul Morse, James Grady. Last on the program was Helen Hartnett and Harold Connelly in “The Girl in the Gingham Gown,” assisted by the entire company. This was one of the best numbers on the program. The ushers handled the large crowd of Friday night without a hitch or misslip, while the orchestra assisted credibly in the musical line. The committees were as follows: Cast Committee—Helen Sheives, Florence Stapleton, Frederick Mulcahy, Ralph VanHorn. Advertising Committee—Mr. Nichols, Richard Myer, Campbell Cronin. Stage Management—Bernard Toomey. Tickets—Mr. Cady. E. F. A. ENTERTAINMENT Wise and Otherwise What Teacher is The wisest ? Our Patron Saint, of course. The most popular? The one that we can bluff the easiest—Mr. Nichols. The most conceited ? The one whose students all pass. The faculty swell? Prof. Stokes (just look at his eye). The most reliable? Mr. Cady. The best looking? A close race between Prof. Nichols and Prof. Wilson, but the latter won out by a nose. The one that gives short lessons—in other words, brief lessons? Miss Godfrey. The miniature mathematical model ? Miss Wixon. The one who gives excuses? Miss Taylor. What Student is The most popular ? Our President. The most enterprising? Frederick Mulcahy. The biggest bluffer? Fenton Weaver. The best natured ? Irwin Alpert. The laziest ? There are several who have to fear for a nervous breakdown. The most bashful ? Margaret Herrick—Oh, yes! The biggest fusser ? Holmes Shoemaker. The handsomest fellow ? Hoffman and Hughes are both rivals of John Drew. The best looking girl ? All of them. The best dressed? Harold Philip Connelly (in his own opinion). The class grind ? A unanimous vote is given for “Harp” Dailey. The most versatile “Vindex” Vender? William Lande. What graduating class is the most illustrious in the history of E. F. A. ? The Class of 1914! 'M. M ----- LIBRARY OFFICE Index to Advertisers Barker, Rose Clinton, Hardware..... 5 Bally, John Son, Jewelers........... 5 Bastian Bros., Manufacturing Jewelers 6 Billings’ Book Store .............. 13 Brooks’ Lunch Wagon...................13 Bank, Don, Magazines ............... 18 Booth, W. L, Candies................. 19 Custard Kistler, Laundry........... 11 Conklin Cross, Confectionery.......18 Corning, Ice Cream.................. 18 Crayton, Sweets.......................19 Daghistan, H. M., Rugs, etc........... 1 Elmira Business Institute ............ 1 Elmira Arms Co. .................... 3 Epstein, J., Clothing ................ 7 Electric City Engraving Co............14 Frostilla............................. 2 Flanagan, Dry Goods................... 4 Fitzgeralds, Furniture ............... 5 Fish, Fred S., Tailor................. 7 Gerity Drug Co........................15 Gosper Kelly Co., Shoes.............. 3 Gridley, Fuhrman Martin Co.,....... Hardware..........................11 Gerity, Marsden T. Motorcycles........13 Hallock, Clothiers.................. 3 Hygeia, Distilled Water............... 4 Hamilton, H. Walter, Jeweler.......... 5 Howe’s Art Store .................... 5 Hygeia, Furs.......................... 6 Hudson Shoe Co........................11 Howell, F. M. Co. ..................12 Huston, Clothier .................... 17 Hygeia, Storage Batteries............. 7 Hample, L., Clothier 18 Holland Johnson, Cleaners...........19 Iszard Co., S. F., Dry Goods......... 10 Jacobus, Jeweler..................... 16 Kay Taylors......................... 1 Leavitt, Florist.................... 4 Lang well Hotel..................... 10 Majestic Theater..................... 6 Mathews, L. N., Jeweler ............. 6 MacGreevey-Sleght-DeGraff Co.,...... Book Store........................ 7 Mitchell, Sam, Restaurant............ 9 Marks Co., M. Doyle, Music Store....17 O’Shea, C. W., Shoe Store............ 9 Personius, Photographer.............. 8 Personius, Malone French, Dry Goods 9 Railway Training School .............20 Reid Winner, Clothiers............. 2 Rathbun Hotel........................ 4 Rhoade’s Bakery...................... 7 Rawson, Florist .....................11 Rorick’s Theater.....................13 Ruddick, Cleaner....................15 Rutan, Phay, Motorcycles. ...........15 Routledge, Jeweler...................18 Sheehan, Dean Co., Dry Goods ......20 Spillan’s Drug Stores................ 1 Sullivan, Florence, Book store....... 5 Strauss, H. Clothier ................ 9 Sullivan, J. P. M., Clothiers......10 Swarthout Co., J. E., Jewelers ... 13 Second National Bank ............... 16 Southern Tier Motor Co...............19 Terbell-Calkins Drug Store........... 7 Tota, Confectioner................... 9 Vindex.............................. 16 VanAken, Photographic Supplies.......19 Varney, Photographer ................19 Webb, Chocolate Shop ................10 Weller Wimsatt ....................18 When in need of a Our Assortment of Fabrics Beautiful Persian Rug illustrate all that is required by or men and young men who are A Piece of Rare Antique attired in Furniture Fashion’s Latest Call at The Elmira Oriental Rug Store, 113 Baldwin Street. Our many patrons remark on completeness of workmanship, correct style and perfect fit. We also carry a full line of Silk We solicit your trial order, and Crepon Kimonos after which — The Kay Tailors REMEMBER 'will always be your clothiers An Oriental Rug makes a most — acceptable wedding present George H. Carpenter, Manager, H. M. Daghistan 327 East Water Street WE are in business just across the corner from your dear old school, and we are here to please you. MEEKER’S Elmira Business Institute 428 East Market Street Elmira, N. Y. James R. Spillan Secretarial, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Typewriting Cor. Clinton and Lake Street ■Courses. Athletics s Special work in English and Palmer Penmanship “Drug Store” Free Catalogue 1 REID WINNER Wish to all 1914 E. F. A. Graduates That your nights will be filled with music. And your cares which infest the day. Will fold their tents like the Arabs And as silently pass away. MADE IN ELMIRA SOLD ALL OVER THE WORLD 2 GOSPER-KELLY CO., OFFER THEIR BEST WISHES FOR THE SUCCESS OF EVERY ONE IN THIS CLASS OF 1914 ELMIRA’S LEADING CLOTHING STORE FOR MEN AND BOYS HALLOCKS 111-113 E. WATER ST. B. G. DOW Sporting Goods Headquarters BASE BALL GOODS TENNIS OUTFITS KODAKS, BROWNIES PHOTO SUPPLIES VICTROLAS $15 UP, VICTOR RECORDS, TRUNKS. BAGS, SUIT CASES Elmira arms Co., RETAIL 117 MAIN ST.WHOLESALE I HYGEIA DISTILLED WATER Pure, Clear, Delicious lintel lathlum A perfect and palatable drinking water for your home and office. Our modern distilla- tion and filtration processes ensure the ab- solute purity and healthfulness of this Elmira, N.f. water. Endorsed by physicians and users everywhere. Delivered in cases of 12 half-gal. bottles at 75c. In 5 gal. demijohns 60c. Special rates on quantities to business places. 1 HYGEIA REFRIGERATING G. H. DeVED «5 F DpVFn COMPANY 100-106 Ferris Street Beautiful White Fabrics for Leavitt Graduation Gowns Fine Imported Swiss Bandings and Flouncings. FLORIST An entirely new combination, V Delicate Cream and Pure White. Something different. Most attractively priced. Ask to see them. FLANAGAN’S Baldwin, Cornet Carroll St. DRY GOODS STORES Elmira, D. Y. 1 12-1 14-1 16 West Water Street 4 ORE raarntial than ita Bate ia tbr Aggrogriatrnraa of a (gift. A rr- metnhranrr of moberatr roai, if fitting to tlje orraaion, ia aontetirara more grratUj grizrb. tljan an elaborate grrarni milhnul acnlimcnt or arnae of liartnonq. A gift of Jlrntrlrg ia an pxprraaion of arntimrnt anil rannot br biarorbant for ant) orraaion. fflttr atorft ronaiata of tbr tnoat elaborate aaaortntrnt of rxquiaile artirlra eagrrially ar- lerteb for aggrogrtate gifta for aggrourhing rnrnta, anrh aa JHciiiitttgH Amttitrrgarira (Srafiualtinta Hirthintyn |Iart|t Jfaunra ani� ntljrr aimtlar nrraainna J)n auri) (Chtalitij aa mill rrflert grrat rrrbit ugon tbr gittrr $nur rarrful iuagrrtimt ia rarnratlg anliritri� , ani� grrat plraanrr will lir takrn in aaaiating gnu iu making gmtr arlrrtinna $j. Ualtrr ifatniltmt, 144 E. Hater S t. Florence Sullivan 321 East Water Street The Book Shop When you want the Best, Come Here Our Stock is Complete Full Line of School Pennants Fitzgerald! s Furniture and Carpets Elmira, N. Y. Bicycle Tires $5.00 per pair and up Barker, Pose and Clinton Co. Howes Art Store Kjodaks Photographic Supplies Pictures and Frames Vantines Oriental Goods jZ? 146 E. Water St., Elmira, N- Y. For reliable bargains in Diamonds, and unquestioned quality in Gold and Sterling Silver go to JOHN BALL Y Sr SON. JEWELERS. 330 E Water Street Established 1875. ELMIRA, N. Y. 5 !! ii II BASTIAN BROS. CO., | II II Manufacturers of i! !! j| Class Emblems, Rings, Fobs, Athletic Medals I Wedding and Commencement Invitations and Announcements, Programs, Dance Orders Menus, Visiting Cards, Etc. _______ II Samples and Estimates furnished upon request. — ii 509 Bastian Building, - - ROCHESTER, N. Y. Jj II !! _ _ ____________________________________________________________jj ii== “ “jj jj jj jj _ WHERE THE CROWDS GO jj II PGrfCCt CCITG fOT ii | | ATE STIl ii II Furs and Garments II J J-v o X 1 V jj jj No worry about moths or damage of any || m. d. Gibson, manager || |J kind if you place your Furs, Fur Garments, || Ii =— -------II || Winter Clothing, etc., in our care. Constant || II T 7- • . 1 !! circulation of clear, cold air destroys all moths SJ | 1 | || JJ and insects and preserves and prolongs the JJ VI T rV || JJ life and beauty of the Fur. No offensive tar JJ 1 f JJ II or moth ball odors or destructive brushing II II and beating, Perfect service at reasonable II I -y y -1 1 1 JJ || cost. Write or phone for booklet. V 3.UQ6V1116 jj !! Hygeia Refrigerating Co. jj jj Latest Photoplay Majestic Orchestra jj ——— — ■■ jj Bill Changes Twice Weekly jj jj ” jj II Mondays and Thursdays II j jj 3 SHOWS DAILY 3 jj jj Gruen Watch in 20 year gold filled case Matinees 2:30 P. M. || jj a || Adults 10 cents, Children 5 cents n Evenings 7:15 and 9 P. M. || II Other GruetlS from Prices 10 and 20 cents $IO to $650. T 771 _ : I! II Mathews Jewelry Store Best Show In Elmira jj ,, 2 w, Water St. jj 6 Electric Storage Batteries nr CHARGED IIL-PAIRED Terbell-Calkins Co. Expert Service and Equipment. Reasonable rates. The only plant in this territory using Direct Current instead of the transferred, pul- sating Alternating Current. This ensures long- er life and better service from your batteries. Batteries stored and cared for through the win- ter season when not in use. Reasonable rates. Wholesale and Retail DRUGS HYGEIA REFRIGERATING CO. 100-104 Ferris St. TRY OUR For Your ICE CREAM Graduation Suit and SODAS GO TO Fred S. Fish, Tailor 323 East Water Street Y M. C. A. Building 365 Davis Street Rhoade’s Bakery WacBree vey= Baked Goods—Brown, Saltrising and Common Bread. Slegbt=De6raff Co. Rolls, Plain and Fancy Cakes. Also Salads and Mayonnaise Dressing. 313 East Water Street 107 COLLEGE AVE: Y 1880 1914 All Goods Warranted as Represented JACOB EPSTEIN 324 and 326 East Water St. School and College ELMIRA, N. Y. text Books Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing and Furnishings, Diamonds, Watches, Fine Jewelry, E,tc. .... Stationery and Engraving 7 The photographs that appear in this book were made at the new Personius Ground Floor Studio, one of the very finest and most complete establishments of its kind in the state. Special prices will prevail at Commence- ment time to all graduates. The pictures will be the best. I cannot afford to make any other kind........... PERSONIUS 269 Baldwin Street Both Phones H. STRAUSS Sole Agent for Kuppenheimer Clothes and Knox Hats If you want Also carries a full line of Manhattan Shirts and Stetson Hats 205-207 East Water St. Rathbun Block Ice Cream Sam mitcbell’s and Ices 20(5 Ulesl mater Street REGULAR DINNERS OR SUPPERS Go to 1 ota s Chicken Dinner Sundays, 35c. Best in the city. Lunches at all hours. Candy, Ice Cream, Soda, Baked Goods. SAM will Treat You RIGHT Personius, The Necw Shoe Store Malone FrencH Dry Goods SHOES AND Coats, Suits, Turs STOCKINGS 124- West Abater Street Elmira, N. Y. C W. O'Shea 146 West Water Street J. P. M. SULLIVAN FURNITURE, RUGS and CARPETS 115 East Water Street HOTEL Prices Quality the Lowest the Best LdNQWELL rj la)ebb’s rj lOO ROOMS HOT AND COLD WATER She Chocolate Shop 50 ROOMS PRIVATE BATH Headquarters for College Men Candies. £ight punches. Baked Ithaca Hotel, Ithaca, N, Y , Same Management (foods. Sundaes, and See Cream Sodas Snyder Building Main Street J. A. J. H. CAUSER BETTER STORE KEEPING It commences here with better goods, intelligent, courteous sales-people, honest values. No wonder that you often hear the remark, “shop- ping is so pleasant at Iszard’s.” PUT US TO THE TEST S. F. ISZARD CO. Cor. Water and Baldwin Sts. Elmira, N. Y. 10 Samson ®lje iFlnriflt inr H. iUarkrt § t. 3Uouirra fm fcttmjluiiUj C. K. Laundry Hudson Shoe Company, 329 East Water Street Elmira’s Oldest, Largest and Leading Shoe Store The Highest Grade Shoes in Elmira. A Large Stock of Moderate Price Shoes, Making Looking Elsewhere a Waste of Time J. MAXWELL BEERS President CHAS. P. LYNCH Sec’y.Treas. Electrical Work Furnaces and Tin Work Plumbing Hammocks Refrigerators J Ice Cream Freezers Lawn Mowers Gridley, Fuhrman | Martin Co., QUALITY HARDWARE 126-128 W. Water St. 214 S. Main St. ELMIRA, N. Y. Stoves 11 oo x oo oc oc ocooco o x x)0 oco x)oo x c oc oc ooo o x) x oo X)000000 X 00 X X 00 X 0 X X 000000 Printers and Engravers PROGRAMS, MENUS, ETC., Made from Paper, Cardboard and Leather 89-95 Penna. Ave. Elmira, New York 8 8 8 8 8 oooooo x ooc o x oo x x x)oooo x x)oo8 12 I ..................... ............... ................................ w vt g-ummpr Imirituj f | j. t £u,artlraut (Ed. tRorirka leautifnl Nm VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI 1 VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI VI v -3€ e««€««e«e«e«e«€€e€€««e€€e€€««5 Jfatrilum 3For Elite People line at Sorirk’a femelera lathbim (Corner 2T5 East Water Street | I Reliable Sleuirlry, Fountain Pena, 1 I (Ssraimation (gifta, E. 3F. A. § I ©ffirial Seal Pina | IV IV IV IV IV IV IV I' Kom have noticed the Orange Motorcycles on the street. IV How smooth and quiet they run % It is the iv I Flying Merkel f Jtskfor ft demonstration Marsden T. Gerity 252 W. Water St., Elmira, J [. Y. THE STORE WITH THE ORANGE FRONT ® '• | ijoamer lillinga f I lookadler | GJext Hooka Stationery $ I fountain Pena % IV VI IV VI % HZ lal umt S t„ Elmira, N. f. | 4V - I Hrook’a Eunrh (Ear ©pen lay attb Night (Earner of iiarket anil Exrhanye piare | 13 th Electric City Engraving Co. B U F FALO, N.Y. ---------®---------- WE MADE THE ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS BOOK. RUDDICK The CLEANER 304 East Water St. Bell ’Phone w BEAUTIES t1 +■ SWAN + SAFETY INKSIGHT i FOIJNTPEN I' lHl PEN WITH THE UTILE WINDOWS NO LEAKING. NO SWEATING, WINDOWSTOSEE THE INK. CARRY IN ANY POSITION, WE ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE EVERY PEN. GERITY BROS. DRUG STORE LAKE AND MARKET STS. Gen. Villa on His Indian Motorcycle. He selected the best Motorcycle to use in his contest against Huerta. We also handle the Excelsior. The best line of bicycles and accessories in town. Repairing a specialty. P. B. RUTAN SON 255-57 W. Water St. 124' Pennsylvania Ave. 15 THE Second Rational Bank OF ELMIRA, M. Y. CAPITAL, $400,000.00 SURPLUS, $400,000.00 Designated Depository of the United States 3% Interest Paid on Certificates of Deposit SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS W. D. JACOBUS How did you lifye the Uindex of 1913-14? WARES IN 'Ghe 1914-15 Vendex will be {Bigger {Better {Brighter GOLD and SILVER Than Ever 8 BIG ISSUES 75c A lexander Soble, Editor-in-Chief W. Merle Smith, Business Manager 120 Main Street, Corner Market 16 THE BEST PLACE TO BUY A PIANO, PLAYER-PIANO, VICTROLA OR EDISON TALKING DISC MACHINE—M. DOYLE MARKS CO. The Piano Store of Reliability THREE BIG CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES FIRST. The One Price System, that grades each piano exactly where it belongs, and enables anybody to buy at the lowest possible figure. SECOND. The M. Doyle Marks Co. guarantee, backed by a reputation of nearly fifty-five years. This guarantee, in conjunction with a liberal exchange privilege, insures you against regrets. THIRD. A line of pianos that are of the best the world produces. Each make is not only dependable but is actually the best piano in its class that We can buy. CONFIDENTIAL CREDIT TERMS IF DESIRED M. DOYLE MARKS CO., FORMERLY D, S. ANDRUS CO. 309 E. WATER STREET, (baIdwTn streets'0) ELMIRA, N. Y. ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT OF READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1914 JOHN W. HUSTON 102 WEST WATER STREET SOLE AGENCY HIRSH, WICKWIRE COMPANY MAKERS OF THE FINEST READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 17 Best by Test I I Louis Hample | In a recent Labratory test I CONKLIN Sr CROSS’ Ice Cream M B I was found to excel all others i Iron Candy Store [ Outfitter in Men’s and Boy’s Clothing Furnishings and Shoes j 306 E. Water St., ELMIRA, N. Y. t t i | Graduation Gifts l to EVERY GRADUATE ought to be remembered on Commencement Day. We can arrange it very nicely for you so that they’ll be delightfully pleased Thos. J Routledge Jeweler Water and Main, $ Subscriptions it ELMIRA, N. Y. $ 'I Hi (llluHlUlUi ............................1111....................... mil................ iijilllumlillllllllllliltllimjilllllli il Announcement Summer Reduction of Prices ! Tango and Modern Ballroom Dances cor- rectly and thoroughly taught by Miss Phyllis Page, of the Vernon Castle School of New York City. $LOO per Class Lesson Hourly Classes Limited to Ten Pupils STUDIO HOURS 11 to 5 f Wednesday ( 7:30 to Afternoons j Friday Evenings 10:30 St. Ursula’s Hall, Davis above Church Street Bell ’Phone 986-W. For arrangement of classes consult WELLER Sr WIMSATT Bell ’Phone 1330. Suite 3I4iI6’I8 Robinson Bldg. to I § to to to to to to to to to for all Magazines. I have a perfected system for keeping account of all orders and my prices are the authorized jjj rates :-: :-: :-: :-: Hi 9 Try me for a year and see. Don Banks il il to Bell Phone 1451=W York State 498-Z ® rmillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiililiiiiiiiillliii iiiililiiiniiillu.iwiiiiiliiiiiiiiiitiii.iiiilHiiiiiiiUlliiiiiiiiJlliii.jiiimjin.iiiUIiJiiiiii] i f Made in Elmira Coming’s Quality Ice Cream Sold Everywhere | ! I %|lli'ilH|Hi-'lffl..........Iff.lf l ip'''l'pMlip'l|HipNllll|||||lllW||||lllill||j Craytons Sweets Fine Candies and BonBons Sodas and Ice Cream SAUTED NUT MEATS no and JI2 1Y. Main Si. B°SSnes Charles Van Jlken 218 West Water St. Elmira, ?. V. JZ? “Zbe Kodak man” Now in the time for flannel trousers. Why not give us a trial ? We clean clean! Holland Sr Johnson 222 East Market Street Both ’Phones You’ll never make a mistake in taking Booth’s Chocolates witH you. Made in Elmira Southern Tier cMotor Co. State and Church Streets ELMIRA, N. Y. Agents for Overland, Hudson and Peerless cAUT0 MOBILES Varney's Studio 101-103 E. Water St. SEPIAS, CARBON 'BLACKS and in fact everything in modern photography 19