High School of Commerce - Caravel Yearbook (New York, NY)

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THE ORCHESTRA

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COMMERCE YEAR BOOK, 1911 ifj . 1 NB C V F 0 K I 5 yay PROPOS of the large number of gy! QQ Aviation Meets and of the recent C, advances in the art of flying, the ,' .f'1 I 3 Aero Club was organized last Feb- ruary forthe purpose of bringing the members of that organization in closer Contact with aerocraft in its latest development. The response to the iirst call for members was evidence of the fact that the Club would be permanent 3 for fully one hundred applicants were present, but only forty could be picked, because with too large a membership the work of the Club could not be carried on very well. Under the careful direction of Mr. R. G. Bennett, every member of the Club completed, before the close of the term, one or more miniature models of the latest machines. By joining the International High School Aeronautical Federation the Aero Club had the use of an armory after school hours for practice flights with their machines Q and President Lehman, one of the most progressive members of the Club, succeeded in flying his model one hundred and ten feet. Several other members were experienced as pattern makers, and with their aid the rest of the members had little trouble in constructing their models. As a result of their labor, an exhibit of over thirty models was held in the Drawing Room and many students were there to examine the machines. Throughout the term, the Club was fortunate enough to listen to lectures given by authorities on the subject of aerocraft, and these lectures proved both instructive and entertaining. May the Club meet with the greatest of luck, and keep in constant touch with the advances in aerocraft, and succeed, as that art has, in recruiting many enthusiasts to its ranks. OFFICERS r LEHMAN, '13 .... . .... .... P resident EICHE ....................... Secretary TOPLITZ ....... ..... I fire-President Mr. R. G. BENNETT .... Faculty Adviser 93

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COMMERCE YEAR BOOK, l91l fgqgrelqestra most elaborate and successful period M for the Orchestia since its exist I ,- Z ence, for under the guidance of Mr. Norden it has accomplished what no other Orchestra ever attempted. On the first Friday of every month, beginning March 3d, the Orchestra has given a musical program which consisted of violin and piano solos and selections by the entire Orchestra, as well as vocal offerings given by soloists whom Mr. Norden secured. Tounake these recitals successful, a great deal of constant and careful rehearsing had to be gone through, and no little praise is due the members for their patience and persistence. The Orchestra practised down in the lunchroom after school hours, and there, annoyed by no one, gathered most of the fine points in the mastery of their pieces. Besides giving these concerts the Orchestra rendered selec- tions at all Friday assemblies, at the closing of the Evening Recreation Center, and on Class Day. Mr. A. H. Lewis assisted throughout the year with his alto horn, and Mr. Carter with the flute. The Musical Library has greatly increased in size and now contains a great many popular and classical selections. The Orchestra was also fortunate enough to obtain a set of fine heavy stands to take place of the old wire ones. The students supported the organization well and the work of all the members is heartily appreciated, and they in their turn take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Norden for his work and sacrifices for the betterment of that body. ,ovcfwo HE past year has been by far the 1 ' TT! . .P gn - - . .-Kip ,f 1 . . v. ,o v 4 1 The members are as follows: Messrs. R. D. Love, A. Kessler, H. S. Katz, H. Hertz. R. Costigan, J. C. Stiller, VV. Johnson, A. Calm, NV. VVeiss, I. H. VVeinstein, I. Kerr, A. Hirsch, B. Mayers, E. G. Pennamacoor, I. H. Pullman, J. Minnihan, J. Farmer, A. H. Smith, H. Marienhoff, C. Hagemeyer, L. Jacoby, A. Kalfus, J. E, Haase, VV. Haase, I. Grossman, R. Fish, S. Kletsky, R. C. Rickenberg, 1. Mac Namara, F. L. Hostend, L. Kraus, A. Kalman. E. Kolb, E. Land, J. Hollander, I. Isaac, F. Pepe, F. Curren, M. Schnapper, L. M. Mandel, VV. D. Dahelstein,.C. Hrbeck, H. Martin, and Mr. A. H. Lewis and Mr. R. Carter. N. LINDSAY NORDEN, Dz'rertor. 95