Jamaica High School - Folio Yearbook (Jamaica, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1926 volume:

THE ORACLE Sport Suits OF POPULAR 4 PIECE VARIETY With Coat-Vest-Long Trousers - and Plus-Six Knickers 2 PANTS v ' ' S ,, A ML 54 141 Q AND MORE 2 . Q 03' ' I V5 Also a large variety of 2 PANTS SUITS in blues, greys, browns, etc., alt the ztstouudiugly low price of 5528.75 with 2 PANTS Vacatlon Suggestions FLANNELS lu fawu, grey, biscuits, wliitc, etc. All widths 18 to 22 Bottoms. OXFORD BAGS All Colors-25 to 32 bottoms. KNICKERS Plus sixcs, plus fours-'in liucus, palm bcachcs and astcl, cloths, in 1 variety of colors that will inorc than satisfy your lmlclcst CXIYCCIZIIIUIIS. SPORT COATS Blues, lmrrnwus, zuul tztusfsiuglu lJl'L'2lStL'ti tbclt lsackl :xml tluublc lwczlstctl. BLAZERS just the thing for beach wear. The largest stock of fcatlierweigbt flannel suits, tropicals and palm beaches ou all Long Island. B. 8: B. CLOTHES SHOP 164-08 JAMAICA AVENUE Jamaica's Largest Clothing Store Please vzfntifm the ORACLE when parrpnising adwrrisp I VS, llllhffl' -Vx' N , liwllm, f fl 'Wi , M x F1 it , ff u lag ll 'I TIIE ORACLE BrOwne's 2I,'ii':,?2 FLATBUSH AND LAFAYETTE AVES. One Block Below Flatbush Ave. Station. NO BRANCH IN JAMAICA Let me attend the bestf, The age of an institution, its years of successful service, should be one very good indication of its right to be called Hthe best. Look for the word COLLEGE when you enroll. REAOHYOUR GOAL MORE QUICKLY . Oiwfs Cjoznfhze Mrk pfay oOLLECf,ifElll Q Jl,,crlg M + ,X r W lil: , f ,Q in-zulu , SUMMER DAY HIGH SCHOOL july 6 to August 28 All High School Subjects L.lllll'lCl'Ctl by the Regents and zLppi'm'cml by the llo,zu'd of liducation. Regents examinations will be conducted in the school August 25. Write for booklet. W N K OF c SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL 1 E lil 799 SEVENTH AVENUE W Tcleplionc Circle 3420 C'vrf1'limf4'v fvvzrml upon l'UllIf7ll'Z'l'I7lL of satis- 1,1 furfnry tunrle will ln' wrnyiilsfd by your srlmnl. sq Y . .ky fx' Please mc'nti0n ill? ORACLE when patranizing advertiser:- THE ORACLE Graduation For Graduation-you will need so many new things. We have planned to be ready with just the type of things you will want most. FOR GIRLS-Graduation frocks in sufficient variety to make choice easy. Simple, effective frocks that make use of successful style features of the season. Priced most moderately 315.00 to 339.50 Qin the Junior Misses', and Misses' Popular Priced, and the Misses' Dress departmentj. ACCESSORIES-We have the correct lingerie, stockings, gloves, shoes, and jewelry to wear with graduation frocks, of course. The newest Astralalac white shoes fa kid with an iridescent mother-of- pearl finishj are so lovely they deserve a bit of special mention. FOR BOYS-Good blue suits-well-tailored-the sort that will look well and in which you'll feel comfortable on the graduation plat- form and which will keep their good looks a long time after. Double- breasted or single-breasted as you like. We make them with two pairs of trousers. Sizes 15 to 20 years 626.75 to 34.751 The younger boys, graduating from Grammar schools, will find the choosing of their graduation suits an easy matter, for we have two- knicker suits of navy serges and cheviots from 318.75 upwards. As for accessories: We have everything the young man wants from ne'ckties to dance pumps. Priced with common sense, too. GIFTS FOR GRADUATI.ON-Watches and memory books- watch chains and pearl necklaces. More practical things, too. Books from which you may choose ones your pals will surely like-golf clubs and tennis racquets that you might suggest to Our father, you. would find very useful. VVe think, we've thought of everything you'd like to have. May we join, then, with the rest of the world, in congratulating you, and wishing you all the nicest things in the life that's ahead? Abraham 8: Straus Please mention the ORACLE when patronizing ad'verti.re1'.s'. THE ORACLE Noi., Q, f if I! X DRUMMER BOY'S SISTER I l l j FINE RIBBED STOCKINGS NX f l X FOR GIRLS I, 'A ' Re-inforced heels and toesgive 1 extra wear X f j Extra long in length- f plenty of stretch 5 - , Full sizes-no seams-colors ,f f ' 5 ' kj fast and stainless J 35' X f -Black-White-Gordovan ' f X ' A , 4 4- X f , X n - l fi jtgise N -i ' ' Wu Vaal! VMS 'YQQL if , -' ' QLQ ' -3 vsmiiitrffios, or 1 RQ vin if QQ 173-',3t'fXI f Moby ' gf X if NX STV s qi R I. lf J rg A .f . .fu w. to A . -I I I' 4. mu , . .1 - .. QW ,ji iiflw - iw - . :, When You Say N43 1? , 'Tm a DRAKE Graduate gif: SQ1 ,WLS Thatis Usually Enough! NOW Today employers recognize our Fig modern business training ' MOST ACCESSIBLE POSITIONS GUARANTEED. LQCATION Enroll Now! 21 IN BROOKLYN Day, night, and after business. 541 FULTON STREET, . . . - ggi Cor. DeKalb Avenue Booklireepmg, Accountmg, Dlc PHONE TRIANGLE mm tatlon, Shorthand, TYPe- writing. and English Ei 1- ALL COM WAT DRAKE BUSINESS SGHUULS MERCML SUBJECTS. INC. I M SAAC PITMAN NEW YORK: 154 Nassau St. QOpp. GREGG SHORTHAND. . ow Clty Hallj--Tel. Beekman 4840 Same Management, BRONX! Fordham Road and Grand ,, S d d Concourse-Tel. Kellogg 5515. Dame tan ar S BROOKLYN! Bedford Ave. at Fulton THAT HAVE MADE St.-Tel. Prospect 7486. HEFFLEY SCHQQL Wzszi i2? 3z,FJ1io ziismi '- ' ' 2555 FOR FORTY YEARS Plvaxv uwnlimz the ORACLE when patronisiug adzicrtisers. x N A X DRUMMER BOY? ASW I + ,fx ' , ni L-if in i M STOCKINGS First in peace to mother's mind ff Y First in choice of thrift inclined 0 ' V , W' ,I QI' J f Q A U I K I Q 5' , Wide and narrow ribs I I ' - g, f, 'I 'A I i bl J ' ' -l, Y! A ,yfyyfi ,177 ,' , fp, X EXTRA STRONG i I f lf I WVY Q 5 l f 7 HEELS AND TOES A f Wx . If nk J X if ff I Black and Cordovan lf In u'f'f'Yf' 'LI j':'iy,,t., A Wit Fast and stainless colors Ziyi- ml ' nf' f 'Mum , -H' an Look for lobe! on each pair Q RN . 1 ---v:-fa, ,gi T I C'-' ' fr i J-Lf 7 J-L f ivy? I 1 . - nwfwmitlii, WIT if M n i , ' 'R J 5-s p College or business-which is it to be after graduation? Pace Institute encourages graduates every- 'Z Where to continue purposeful study- in academic I college courses lf practicable, IH professional courses 1n Ac- ? countancy and Business Administration if -business life IS in , close prospect. Your mental development, 1n any event, must j continue. Pace Institute is a distinctive private school of professional grade. By means of day and eveningcourses in Accountancy and'Business Ad- Qff ministration, it prepares high-school graduates for specific duties and Qf immediate earning in business and in the practice of Accountancy. Many of its graduates, after acquiring experience, have become treas- Z urers, controllers, auditors, and 06106 managers of large corporations. Many others have become certified public accountants and are in the active practice of professional Accountancy. The Registrar of the Institute suggests that you call at the Institute for a confer- ence with respect to your own personal problem. If practicable, bring your father 1 or mother, or both, to join in the conference. If you cannot arrange for an im- mediate call, write for the school bulletin, which contains interesting details with f respect to Accountancy practice and the attractive field work which is conducted in Z conjunction with study in the Institute. Pace Institute, 30 Church Street, New York. A f l - - - Please mention the ORACLE when patromlzing advertisers. HM THE ORACLE BROW ' BUSI ESS S C H O O L AMAICA JAMAICA AVENUE, CORNER 150th STREET Not a mere Business School but a school of national reputation. B. T. BROWNE, Principal P1 tion the ORACLE when patronizing advertisers W THE ORACLE k,,W. Editor-in-Chief ..... Assistant Editor ..,. Business Manager .................. Assistant Business Manager News Editor ,...........,,....,.......... Assistant News Editors Circulation Manager ................ Assistant Circulation .Managers Sports Editor .......,...................... Assistant Sports Editor ...,. Art Editor .........,....,.,,..... Assistant Art Editors ...... Poet's Corner ..,.....,..,... Humor Editor .... Alumni Column ..... Erclzange Editor .........,,...,.,.... .-lssistant Exeliange Editor .... By the Way .......................... Latin Column ..... Science .,,..,..,.,..,.. Forum Artiuni ..... Dramatic Club ..,. Music .............., Personals .... Secretary ........ Literary Critic .... Art Critic ....... Treasurer .............. Faculty Adviser ..... ORACLE STAFF ROBERT JONES . ....... .....,... H ILDA BERG .. .... ROBERT FLEMMING BERNARD RABINow1Tz HOWARD MEEKS . ..... HERBIAN THIEME, THOMAS MONAGHAN, HERBERT ROY WILLIAM HQCK HOWARD HOLLANDEII, HOXVARD HIXI.PER GERALD DOYLE ARNOLD COHEN MILTON RICH EVELYN MULLER, RUTH SCHMIDT BIUSA MCKINI HELEN BUDRISRI . .... HAROLD NIEYER HELEN BULTER HfXRClI.D VVILLIAMSON HAROLD MEYER LAWSON PAINTER S. T. PATRIZIO MILTON RICH ROBERT COT-IN WALTER HoLzE VIVIAN TOOHILL EVA KLEIN MRS. Kmnv Miss KUEHN MR. MAYNARD MR. SILVERMAN Q THE ORAC! OUR PRINCIPAL THE ORACLE 9 JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL jamaica, New York MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATIXG CLASS OF JUNE, 1926: Dear Girls and Boys: The press of work which always comes at this time of the year, added to complications arising in our new building, have made it impossible for me to attend any of your class meetings and express in person many of the things which I wish to tell you. This short letter will have to take the place of these personal contacts. You are about to leave the place where you have spent four happy, and I hope, profitable years. VVe. your teachers. are sorry to see you go, as many of you have made deep and lasting impressions on our hearts. VVe wish you all success in the work which you expect to follow after graduation. Let me force upon you one last word of advice-keep in touch with your surroundings by reading constantly the best things. The young people of these days are getting the movie habit. Everything must be presented to them in picture form, whether on the streen or by means of tabloid news- papers. The eye is trained, but the sustained effort of the mind suffers. You young people need to train the power of concentration, which can only be accomplished through reading literature which causes you to think. Although you will graduate from this old building, I w.ant you all to feel that the new Jamaica High School is your alma mater and that you will always be welcome. Come and tell us of your successes as well as your troubles. You will find in your teachers and principal sympathetic listeners. I VVISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK. Sincerely yours, CHARLES Hp VOSBURGI-I. 'T 10 'lfl-IE ORACLE To the graduates of the June Class of Nineteen-hundred Twenty-six I find it particularly ditticult to express adequately in a few sentences the many messages I should like to give. VVe have been more than congenial during the past four hectic years, dear seniors. Together we have weathered varied and unique experiences, which united us in a firm bond of genuine and lasting friendship. We share many happy, precious memories. You were my tirst class after my appointment to the Jamaica High School. I shall remember you always. In conclusion, let me quote part of the text of one of the numbers of your commencement program. The pleasant study years for us will soon be ended, By student joys and fears, our days no more attend-ed. L As loyal comrades sing, a .song of praise and greeting, These lzallowed walls shall ring alt this our fl'VlL1l IlfCCll7lg. Blessings Brighten as they Vanish-May yours never vanish, Cordially, -Louisa PHILLIPS PFEIFFER. THE ORACLE 11 'iv My dear Boys and Girls of the Senior Class of June 1926, As you pass out of the sequestered care of Jamaica High School to face the problems of a civilization imbued with the false idea that speed, rush and stress are the elements of success, I wish to call your attention to the fact that it is the great army of patient toilers that keeps this mad and whirling old world in balance. Have you stopped to conjecture what you would do without the products of the farmer, the miner, the factory laborer, and the distributors? The get rich quick idea is all too prevalent at present, and I want to bring to your serious attention the value in economic service and in character building of hard and honest toil. To find that sort of occupation by which you can render the greatest service to your fellow-men, and one in which you find the most ready response to your individual tastes and capacities is your task. john Ruskin said of toil, If you want wealth, you must toil for itg if you want fame, you must toil for itg if you want pleasure, you must toil for it, toil is the law. Wishing you a success crowned by the dignity of service, I remain Most cordially yours, -VVARREN L. STARKEY. IU' 12 THE ORACLE XVILLIAM KLARE And he shall lead the way. Senior Class pres.: Boy leader Arista: Ger- man Club: Bank Ren.: P. T. Squad Leader. MUSA McKIM As you like her. Vice-Pres, Senior Class: Oracle Staff: Dramatic Club: Kin Sprits: Four Square club. DOROTHY BROVVN f'She slzares hrr joy and happiness. Charter Member Annex Patrol: E. R. Pres. C4j: P. T. Pres. 163: P. T, Capt CSD: G. A. A.: Glee Club: Riding Club: Oracle Rep. ISD: Senior Class Sec.: Four Square Club' Sanitation Squad. BERNARD RABINOVVITCH He qnickenr the slow and .slows the quirk Cone guess-he's a hall copy Asst. Business Manager Oracle, Hall cop.: P. T. Squad Leader: Basketball, Track Cross Country: Senior Class Treasurer. ROBERT JONES A moment yet the actor stops and looks amund' to .ray farewell. Editor in Chief of Oracle: Manager Rifle Team: Director, Dramatic Club: Senior and junior Deelamation Contests winner: Twice winner Constitutional Contest: Service League: Pres. Kinsprits: Capt. Debating: Franco American Contest: Vice-Pres., Four Square Club. HELEN JANUZAK Blessed with that quality men Call fI1f1I'71lf.U Senior Class Play: Chairman Dinner Comm.: Oracle Rep.: G. O. Rep.: Annex Patrol: Glee Club: Orchestra: Service League. RUTH SCHMIDT The s1m.vh'inc of her smile. Arista: Service League: Four Square Club: Art Club: Craft,Stamp and Coin Club: Glee Club: G. A. A.: Chairman Knocks and Boost Committee: Poster Prize: First Year Art Medal: Asst. Art Editor Oracle. MILTON RICH Hit art speaks for him. Pres. Art Club: Craft Club: Sience Club: Current Events Club: Kinspirits: Stamp Club: Raido Club: Art Editor Oracle: Regents Drawing Class Rep.: G. O. Leader P. T: Four Square Club: Picture Committee. 2 THE ORACLE 13 EDVVIN A. J. HARDY Father Time is a crafty man. Football 3 Years: All Scholastic Half Back-1924: Capt. Football 1925: Baseball Z Years: Hockey Z Years: Capt. Track 2 Years: Manager X-Country: and Field Champion-3 Years: G. O. Pres.: G. O. Election Speaker: Chairman Dance Committee. VIVIAN TOOHILL Our ideal of 'The Ideal'. , Capt. Girls Rifle Team: Personal Editor Oracle: Vice-Pres. G. A. A.: Capt. Hockey Team: Capt. Girls' Basketball Team: G., O. Speaker: Pres. Girls Riding Club: Service League: Swimming Team: Art Club: Chair- man Prophecy Com.: Dramatic Club. CATHERINE KLINGEL Much mirth and no sadiiavs, All good and no baduessf' Chairman Class Night Com.: Vice-Pres. German Club: Oracle Rep.: Glee Club: Dra- matic: Kinsprits: Four Square Club. ELWOOD SAUERBREI Happy as the day is long. Chairman Picture Comm.: G. O. Teller Oracle Rep.: Squad Leader P. T. GORDON DAMON Rings on his fingers and fins on his toes. Chairman Pin and Ring Comm-: Pres. Science Club: Traffic Squad: G. O. Rep.: Oracle Rep. ' MAXINE L. CARSON In truth she is a fair and lovely crea- ture. Chairman Play Comm.: G. O. Sneaker: G. O. Rep.: Service League: Riding Club: Glee Club: Director Dram. Club: Senior Class Play: Chimes of Normandy: Pres. P. T. Class. WALTER BAER S'zWet man. Varsity Baseball, 24-25-26: Cross Country 24: Asst Manager Football 25: Manager 26' Hall Con: Service Squad: Oracle Rep. ROSE RORECH Let her be known by her many accom- plishmentsf' Pres. G. A. A. 8 Terms: Pres. and Vice- Pres. Riding Club: Sec. of Rifle Team: Pres. of E. R.: Capt. Basketball Team 8 Terms' r Candidate for Vice-Pres. G. O.: Bank Asst.: Oltice Asst.: Service League: Art Club' Knocks and Boosts Com. Y. l'l Ili ORACLE ANNA ABRAMS K'HUlljjl1flllCSS is tmtttral in the faiirf French Club. HAROLD ALEXANDER He did it with ci cheerful will. Director Dramatic Club: Glee Club: Bank Rep.: Oracle Rep.: G. O. Rep.: Track Team: Senior Class Play: Knocks and Boosts. CARRIE ALT Silem:e thou art a jewel. German Club. HULDA BELLMER Speech is great but silence is greaterf' HILDA RAY BERG Good scholarship? Wlty, thafs her middle name. Her earnest work and spit-it won her fame. Girl Leader Arista: Associate Editor Oracle: Exchange Editor Oracle: Bank Rep.: Bank Clerk: Dramatic Club: G. A. A.: An- nex Patrol: P. T. Squad Leader: Service League: American Youth Award Candidate: Honor Roll: G. O. Teller: Annex Glee Club: Four Square Club: Sanitation Squad: Class Prophecy. GERTRUDE BETHGE Great oaks from little acortts grow. Four Square Club. EDVVIN BISHOP Quiet and meek as ci mouse. Manager Track Team: Track Team: Base- ball Team. MILDRED BIERACH y Little Ray of Sttzzsliinef' l Glee Club: German Club: Four Square l Club: G. A. A.: G. O. Rep. Q THF ORACLE 15 ABRAHAM BLANK HCI'CL'fJl'llg like a snail to school. G. O. Teller: Oracle Rep.: Midget Foot- ball: Track: Inter Class Basketball: Bank Rep. EMMA BLOCK Just the quiet kind whose virtues never vary. Glee Club: Four Square Club: Swimming: Basketball: File Leader P. T.: Capt. P. T. DOROTHY BOOKE Nice bobby, et op all de hepple freetetfsf' Service League: French Club: Sec. Ger- man Club: E. P. President KZJ: G. O. Rep. Oracle Rep.: Glee Club: G. A. A. Rifle Team: Riding Club: Four Square Club: An- nex Patrol: Chimes of Normandy: Office work: P. T. Captain C33. ALFRED BOEHMER Come and I will play with thee. BEATRICE BOMGARDT lt is the nature of a dainty appetite to taste many dishes. RUTH BONDY What would 'we do without her. Service League: G. O. Rep.: Oracle Rep.: Dinner Comm.: Clerical wo.rk:P. T. Squad: Leader: P. T. Clerical work: Asst. Direc- tor Chimes of Normandy: Treasurer of Oracle: Bossom Medal. KATHLEEN BRADY G. A. A.: Glee Club! Riding Club: G. O. Teller: Oracle Rep.: Bank Rep.: lst Prize Book Poster Contest: Sanitation Squad: Pres. of P. T. Class CZD: Squad Leader C413 Four Square Club: Pres, of E. R.: Forum Artium. HELEN BUDRISKI Our general utility man. ' Annex Patrol: Oracle Stall: Service League: Pres E. R.: Glee Club: Oflice mes- senger: G. O. Teller: Phrophcy Committee.- l'l I E ORACLE HELEN BUTLER Our champion athlete. Service League: Annex Patrol: Office work: Glee Club: Four Square Club: Forum Artium: G. A. A. Riding Club: Capt. P. T.: Oracle Staff. ROBERT COHN Spa11islz is his spice -of life. Orchestra: Dramatic Director: Hall Police: Play Comm.: Annex Basketball. EMMA CLARKE To be 01' not to be. SAMUEL CAMPBELL Kindness is u'isd0m. ALEX CAMERON 'TV01-k and the world 'works with youf ARIEL CONKLIN Where joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash. Dramatic Club: Squad Leader: G. A. A. Class Play. FRANCES COOPER Sweet silence. Glee Club. MARGARET CRANVLEY Speech is great but silence is gerater. Glee Club: French Club: Swimming Club Forum Artium. G. O, Rep.: Bank Rep.: Forum Artium' 1 1 THE ORACLE 17 CATHERINE CURRAN A .vfzzdent and fl SIIIITC are a good com- I1111at1'ou. Arista: Service League: Four Square Club. MINNIE DAVID Our lfftlr 'z'fff1'oIa. Four Square Club: German Club: Sanita- tion Squad. VVINIFRED DAY BvlzUer11 Iaughizzg and talking her life is full. German Club: Glee Club: G. O. Teller: Oracle Rep.: Pres. E. R.: Bice-Pres., E. R.: Sanitation Squad. THEODORE DAY .-1 1l1Cl'l'y hmrt goes all the day. Service League: Track ,Team. GRACE DOUGHTY OIlI.!'f bm' oh my! Forum Artum: Office work: Glee Club: Sec. of P. T. Class: G. O. Rep. 'MADELINE EDELSTEIN Podv1'c':c.rki has noflring .on her, G. A. A. Riding Club: Circle Francaise: Current Events Club: Swimming Club: File Leader: Team Captain: Forum Artium: G. O. Play. GEORGE EH RLl CH In youth beauty and wisdom svldom fo111I1i11c'. Honor Roll C4J. XYILHELMINA ELBRACHT Good naturcd Willy. Glee Club: German Club: Four Square Club: G. A. A. Honor Roll. THE ORACLE BENJAMIN ELLER 'Tllisrlzicf thou arf afoot. German Club: Track Team G. O. Rep: G. O. Teller: Four Square Club: Current Events Club: Glee Club. DOROTHY EPSTEIN Ulfffillf-V and 'IC'l.Vd0lIl 1'a1'c'Iy 1JI!'1lQIf7.'U ANNA EXXER If is Iwffm' In bc out of the world than out of faslz1'0n. P. T. Captain: P. T. File Leader: Riding Club: G. O. Rep.: Glee Club. GUSTAV FAAS Ol1.' fU'0f1'.fS0l'.D Q. E. D. Club: Senior Declamation Senior Play football: Baseball: Track: E. R. Base- ball: G. O. Rep.: Oracle Rep.: G. O. Teller. ANNA FELDMAN Ai1.oI11r'1' dE'fI'llfl0ll' please. Dramatic Club: G. O. Play: Science Club: Q. E. S. Club: Honor Roll: Glee Club: G. A. A.: G. O. Teller Chimes of Normandy. MILDRED FERRIS 'fl WHA' dull. CHARLES FIELDS A fmcf! Ilvrzfwz forbid. Science Club. ALFRED FIPPINGER Ny fnugm' within my lips I rein. Arista: Service League. l'HE ORACLE 19 TT FRANK FOLEY Ara ygu going fn ,fI1map0Ii.v. Service League: G. O. Rep.: Oracle Rep.: Track Team: Class Baseball: Squad Leader P. T. DOROTHY FOXVLER The ofvfvorlznzify for fun romcx one lzznzdrvd fznnxv rr day. Glee Club: Science Club: Currents Events Club: Q. E. D. Club: French Club. JULIA GOODIS Our lifflr lark Dl'111fv.wy. Arista: Service League: P. T. Captain: Glee Club. EDNA GROSS 'O kn0zc'lz'dgv, limi' I vl'at'z' for iliac. Arista: Service League: Four Square Club: Pres. P. T. Class: File Leader: Sanitation Squad: Honor Roll. COREVA HANFORD M11siv lmfli CIIGVHIS r'xfv'vially 'wllen played wiflz a l1arfv. G. O. Rep. CHRIS HAVERSTROM Steady yonr.v4'lf, my son. Baseball E. R. Basketball: Track. VIVIAN HELLER l'Rfl7I70Il.Y and riuyx and ull 111.056 f11iny.v. Arista: Service League: Four Square Club: G. A. A. Sanitation Squad: Riclingf Club: G. O. Teller. ELIZABETH HENNINGS Happy ix lic who IIUX 'well flnfvlnycd his fimc, 1101c'ef'vr brief it may have been. German Club: Four Square Club: G. A. A.: P, T. File Leader. THE ORACLE CLARENCE HERMAN Men may come and men may go, But I raffe on forever. Science Club: Q. E. D. Club: Stamp and goin Club:'E. R. Basketball: Senior Class ay. EDITH HOFER The kind of a girl your mother was. Four Square Club: Service League: Forum Artium: Deutche Verein: Q. E. D. Club: Glee Club. SOL HOFFMAN Short and chubby. Sanitation Squad. RUTH HOLLANDER lVl1at a dull world this would be ' If there :were no fmt for me. Dramatic Club: French Club: Glee Club: Four Square Club. RAYMOND HULBERT If at first you d0n't succeed-try-try again. Baseball: Hockey: Tennis: Track: E. R. Baseball: Radio Club: G. O. Teller: G. O. Rep. ELEANORE IRVVIN Good things come in small packages. VVALTER, JOSEPH Yes and no. Class Play. NORMA KELLY Slick my wild Irish rose. G. A. A. French Club: Science Club: Current Events Club. THE ORACLE 21 HENRY KISKER An innocent fare eoneeals 1IlIlfL'Il.U Varsity Baseball: Varsity Basketball: Oracle Rep.: G. O. Rep.: Squad Leader P. T. Pres. Numophilis. ADOLPH KLEIN If I chance to ta-lk a little wild, for- give me. Pres. Numophils. HILDA KLEIN Happy-ala.: too lzappyf' Four Square Club : Riding Club: Swimm- ing Club: P. T. Captain: File Leader: G. O. Play. HELEN KNAPPMANN Crowning glory of rose and gold. Science Club: Dramatic Club: Sec. of Forum Artium: Craft Club: Sanitation Squad' G. O. Teller: Riding Club: Costume Committee: Chairman Comm. JEAN KRUMBECK Behind an angel face an angel may be lurking. Four Square Club: Art Club: Vice-Pres Craft Club. MADELINE LOUIS Sweets to the sweet. G. A. A. Riding Club: Science Club: Oracle Rep.: G. O. Rep.: French Club: Glee Club: Four Square Club: Forum Artiumg G. O. Teller CORNELLA LIGHTBOURN lf you stick on coiwersationk burr: Donft .vtrew your pathway with those awful er'-1'-1'-r-rs. Annex Patrol: Four Square Club: Hockey. SAMUEL LEVY 'fls this the face that launched a thou- sand ships? Freshman Baseball: Freshman Basket- ball: Swimmiug: Oracle: Dramatic Club: Service League. THE ORACLE HELEN LEONARD Five font fic-0-plus- N O RMA LEN Z S1'lem'e please. G. A. A.: Glee Club: P. S. A. L. Swimm- ing Team: Pres E. R. 135: Editor Classbookg Publisher Classbook: Asst. Editor. RAY LEMAITRE Thyme driftest gently flown the tides of sleep. Service League: E. R. Basketball: E. R. Baseball: Bank Rep: Oracle Rep: Science Club. KATHLEEN MCDONALD Her smiler elmxe away our cares. Glee Club: Girls Riding Club: Four Square Club: G. O. Teller? G. A. A. ENTD MCLEAN I eame-I went, silently. Asst. Oracle Rep.: File Leader P. T. ALICE lXlcWHIRTER Her 'voire was ever soft, gentle and low. Riding Club: Oracle Club: G. A. A. Club: G. O. Rep.: Four Square Club: G. O. Teller: Rank Rep. ALTCE MATTHEXVS Glory ix the touch of a noble mind. Sec of Arista: G. O. Rep.: R. T. Captain: Service League: Q. E. D.: Craft Club: Art: Poster work. MTLDRED MELMAN How I love Lafizzf' Arista: Service League: Q. E. D.: Drama- tic Club: Vice-Pres. Science Club: G. A. A.: G. O. Plays: G. O. Posters: G. O. Teller Q Rifle Club: Chimes of Normandy. THE ORACLE 23 HORTENSE MILTON Our Ethel Barrymore. h Arista: Service League: Glee Club: Q. E. D.: Four Square Club: Picture Comm.: P. T. Captain: G. A. A.: Riding Club: Glce Club: Chimes of Normandy. MARCELLE MINTZ Hl'1 I1l'll I die it tt'0n',f be from o11ers!udy. G. O. Teller: G. A. A. Riding Club: Pos- ters: Forum Artium: Science Club: G. A. A.: Retort Staff. YETIVE MOORE G. A. A.: German Club Vice-Pres. Girls' Riding Club. THEODORE MRUZEK As you like if. FLORENCE MUIR Full of fun and IlIiA'fllit'f too Doing fliiugs she .Ylllfllldlljf do. G. A. A.: G. o. Play: vice-Pres. 12. LR.: Capt. P. T.: French Club: G. O. Rep.: G. O. Teller: Dance Comm.: Sanitation Squad. EVELYN MULLER Small but she wields a miylzfy Iw1'11.rl1. Four Square Club: Service League: Forum Artium: Asst. Art Editor: Poster Prizes: 2nd Year Art Medal: G. O. Play: Chimes of Normandy: Glee Club: VVashington Irving Drawing Contest Stamp and Coin Club. CONSTANCE MURRAY For Ieizoztllezigle ix ton a fmfve:-. G. O. Rep.: Four Square Club.: G. A. A.: Current Events Club: Glee Club. JOSEPH NAPPO Dis fin' flare Cu.vt1'igir'n11e. Class Baseball: Dramatic Club: G. O. Rep. THE ORACLE NETTIE NUDELL Clear the lmlls 1'm. coming. Arista: Service League: G. O. Teller: P. T. File Leader: Sanitation Squad Ollice Work. ANNA OSIAS Softly and silently yet with determina- tion. Glee Clubg Four Square Clnbg Sanitation: Honor Roll. 'MADELINE PACELLE I spend my dance in restful solitude. THOMAS PARISI Our tower of strength. SILVIO PATRIZIO A m1r1nble1'. Bank Rep.g Oracle Rep.g XxY3.Sl'1lllgt0I1 Irv- ing Drawing Contestg Service Clubg Class Playg Oracle Staff. SARAH RAPELJE Ha1'l2! It is a voice sofe and low. Q. E. D.g Glee Clnbg Forum Artuimg Swimming Clubg Dancing Club: Four Square Club. GEORGE REIMER A Sfl'l.ll1C that carft be leugtlzcned, But llc gets tlzvre just ilw srl111e. VVILLIAM E. RICHARDS The student prince. Baselmallg Class Play. THE ORACLE 25 ALBERT REIGER Big boy. Service League. EDVVARD RIEKERT Hisfory's not my famous dish. DOROTHY ROSS Her laugh, her smile, her 'winning way, Wilcs the little boys' hearts away. Sec. of G. A. A.: G. O. Teller: G. O. Rep.: Oracle Rep.: Corresponding Sec. of G. O. Dance Comm.: Pres., Vice-Pres., Captain, File Leader P. T.: Sanitation Squad. DOROTHY ROTHSCHILD A budding auflwr, may she soon be in full bloom. Glee Club: Four Square Club: Q. E. D.: Science Club: Dramatic Club: Declamation Contest: Franco American Finals: Chimes of Normandy: G. A. A. MARIE RUFFIN To lic brilliant ix fo be happy. Arista: Service League: Posters. XYILLIAM RYAN Ho has a .rtandai'd of his own. Track Team: Bank Rep.: G. O. Rep. ISADORE SARAWAISKY All l ask is to be let alone. Sec. and Squad Leader of P. T. GORDON SAUERBBRUN He makes mountain.: out of mole hills. 3 Science Club. l'llE ORACLE REBEKAH SCHAFFER !rlTl'.f Latin and Latin only To be gotten with a Pony. MINNIE SHINSKI O, boys, tlit' line forms to the left. Arista: Service League: Pres. French Club: Q. E. D. Club: Four Square Club: Current Events Club: G. O. Play: Spanish Medal: Alliance Francaise Medal: Dancing Club: Honor Roll 8 times. ISRAEL SHNIPER So was Caesar ambitious. Oracle: Q. D.: Kin Spritsz, Numophils Class Play. JEANETTE SMITH HOW of tlzc C'01lglL-dI'0f7-UA'-Sllllfh .vi.rters. JEANETTE T. SMITH Is that so? HILDA STATE The secret of .rlzrccss is vollstaizcy to fPzu'po.ve. G. A. A.: Glee Club: File Leader: Four Square Club: Honor Ro-ll: Ofhce Asst.: P. T. Captain. HENRY STEINBRECHER One faithful friend. Baseball Team: Track. MARION STEINBUCK A scout docs a good turn daily. G. O. Rep.: P. T. Captain: Sec. of P. T Class. Pin and Ring Comm.: Championship E. R. THE QRACLE 27 GLADYS THOMAS Just a .riwvt little girl. Four Square Club: Glee Club: Swimming Club: Forum Artium: Oracle Rep.: P. T. File Leader: Honor Roll. ANNA TORPY Still wafers rim deep. Service League: Forum Artium: Four Square Club: Posters: Office VVork. MARGERET XVALDMAN Can you imagine liar no! doing her 1lUllll lE'0l'k.7U Vice-Pres. French Club: G. O. Play: Q. E. D.: Science Club: Currents Fvent's Club: G. O. Teller: File Leader: P. T. Captain. JOSEPHINE XVALK I lIL U8l' rung I walls. Glee Club: Four Square Club: German Club: Bank Rep.: G. O. Teller: Annex G. A. A.: Honor Roll: Sec. NVork. BERTHA XVEINBERG: A So Iiigf' Four Square Club: Saniiatiou Squad: P. T. File Leader: Honor Roll. MARGUERITF XYESTMAN Quietly .rhr fame and twill, In her wnrle luv' mind content. Arista: Service League: Spanish Medal. 3 SOLOMON XYINOKUR ,,Hall Police: Director of Senior Play. ifiixfir : . A THE ORACLE JOHN VVISBAUER Wisdom is its own 'virtuef' i FLORENCE VVHEELER Blessed are the meek. Four Square Clubg Glee Club. EDVVARD WHITE A . That .vrhool girl Complexion. Service Leagueg Dramatic Club. LEO VVHITE, Jr. The baseball fiend. Service Leagueg Science Club. MARGARET VVHITE W'ho says this world is sad-away with care, V Fd raise the roof-did but I dare. Forum Artiumg P. T. File Leaderg Four Square Clubg Treas. of Circle Francais. VERA ZIEGLER German Clubg Arista. GILBERT AMMERMAN Ye know me by what I have done. Arista: Service League. THE ORACLE -A s ,- 1, geek ssisiseiii S Wi 112 -uiizirr mr September 1922-We arrive. Our impressions as Freshmen in Ja- maica lligh School are still very vivid. Never before had we seen such long halls, such tall people, nor such a huge Assembly. At first we found every thing confusing. NYe were puzzled by the queer-looking white cards Lknown as Program Cards j which ruled our lives, we were troubled by the fre- quent ringing of bells, and we learned only through sad experience that the school does not possess an elevator. However. we became acquainted quick- ly, and soon experienced the unfor- gettable thrill of our first Ci. O. Elec- tion. Then we began to attend foot- ball games, and enter into school acti- vities so that our first year passed very rapidly. September 1923-We take root. XVe returned to school with the sat- isfied feeling th.at we knew everything about it. Soon we were joined by classmates who had been sojourning in the Annex. and we found many friends A among them. In all, we enjoyed our- selves very much, joining clubs, at- tending school games, and-oh, yes- working hard, of course. llut let it here be remembered to our credit that we were unusually kind and paternal to the l7reshies,', and never forgot to smile sweetly as we told them to take the elevator to the fourth floor. Unr- ing this year we became intimately acquainted with that quaint institu- ion, the Regents. Yea. verily. we did. September 1924-We thrive. Much to our surprise we began to realize that half of our school career was over, and that Graduation was beginning to loom on the horizon. So we de'cided to study hard, and capture high marks. f'XYell, our resolution was a good one anyway.l fly this time we had reached that stage of perfection in which we could nod fa- filiarly to hall-cops. join the noon- hour rush. and emerge triumphantly with a whole sandwich. ln june we 30 THE ORACLE witnessed the laying of the corner- stone of the new jamaica High School, and envied those fortunate ones who would attend the new building. September 1925-We become IT VVe were rather serious as we came back to school, and realized that this was the last September which would find us returning to Jamaica. But it was not until the departure of the Jan- uary '26 Class h.ad left us in full pos- session of the title of Seniors, that we discovered, what it really meant to be in the last year. In April we held our first Senior Class Meeting at which we ele'cted XVilliam Klare, Pres- ident, Musa McKim, Vice-President: Dorothea B-rown, Secretary, and Ber- nard Rabinowitch, Treasurer. For sponsor we elected Mr. Starkey and Mrs. Pfeiffer. Our work progressed of the various conimitees. Station Y YYYU by Tarkington, and the Romancers by Rostand were chosen as plays to be given by the class The date for the Senior Prom was set at June 4 at the Laurelton Country. Club. For its flower the Class those the tea rose: for its colors, dull green and gold: and for its mot- to, Our character is our will, for what we will we are. It was decided to hold the Senior Class Dinner on June 23, at the Franklin Hotel, and the Class Night Exercises at the Ja- maica Training Scliool. Finally the Then we come to that wonderful event -our Graduation! And it is wonder- ful, of course. But behind all the fun and joy there is an unwillingness to leave, a reluctance to break the ties which have grown so dear that is a greater compliment to our tea'chers. our classmates, and our school than words can ever express. -Catherine Curran. SENIOR CLASS WILL VVe, the class of June, 1926, being of sound mind, and having had the physical endurance to survive the never-to-be forgotten years in the institution of learning that bears the honored name of Jamaica High School, do publish this, our last will and testament. First and foremost we request that our interment be performed by the hon- orable, though heretofore insignificant class of January, 1927, ac quickly as possibleg a headstone is to be placed in a position so that all who pass may read the following inscription theron: Hara lies in peace the Class of fuue Of Niztzferaz-twenty-si,i', Doiff come too close to this green grave, They were always full of tricks. Second, but second to the first only, we hereby appoint Mr. J. Mann to be our trusted executor and administrator, feeling that, from previous experience, he is indeed capable of executing and administrating, fmirabile dictulj Mr. J. Mann will kindly dispose of the following in our name: Item: To the Faculty we do give and bequeath our unfinished homework, all copies of the Daily News found in our possession, and whatever weapons of warfare may be needed to expel pupils from the halls, entrance to the Facultv Room, etcetera. Item: To the English Department WC bequeath a Standard Copy of an outline of Burke's Speech, to be used for reference by all the English Classes that are to follow. Item: To the Latin Department we bequeath seventy-five cents. VVe hope the price does not go up. Item: To the History Department we bequeath the history of this class. They may do with it what they will. THE ORACLE 31 Item: To the Science Department we give the right to analyze the fumes of 402. VVe request, however, that in this dangerous task, gas masks be worn. We do not wish to cause any loss of life through the provisions of this will. Item: To the Mathematics Department we bequeath all pieces of string found in our possession that are long enough to draw a circle on a blackboard. Item: To the Economics Department we bequeath whatever surplus utility may be found in our possession. Item: To all other departments we give the right to make coming seniors suffer. Item: To the Class of January, 1927, we do give and bequeath the following: Harold Alexanderls cheerfulnessg Gilbert Amerman's vocabulary. Dorothy Brown's sportmanshipg Hilda Berg's studious habits: Maxine Carson's laughter: Catherine Curran's brain power: Robert Coh.n's chuckle: Dorothy Book's sincerity: Gustave Faas's knowledge of math: Edwin Hardy's athletic ability: Coreva Hanford's harp: Robert Knell's experience as an elec- triciang Katherine Klingles personality: lVilliam Klare's modesty: Evelyn Muller's artistic ability: Musa McKim's charm: Hortense Milton's acting ability: joseph Nappo's gestures: Thomas Parisi's strength: Elsa Paeper's French horn g Milton Rich's genius: Rose Rorech's fluffy hair: Dorothy Ross's methods of persuasion: Elwood Sauerbrei's happiness: Ruth Schmidt's posters, etc.: joe Slocum's dancing ability: Anson VVeek's wise cracks, Adrian Weinberg's method of study. Item: VVe bestow the following: First: To the whole school, our be- loved sponsors, Mrs. Pfeiffer and Mr. Starkey. Second: To the Class of January, 1927, the right of being the first class to graduate from the New Building. Third: To the Freshman, our pity. Fourth: To Mr. Copeland, a new horse. Fifth: To Miss Quortrop. our deten- tion slips. Sixth: To Mr. Silverman, a tyranni- cal sway over the hall-cops. Item: Most important. we leave to Mr. Vosburgh our best wishes for suc- cess in the New School. All the rest and residue of our prop- erty, after our debts to Frank's, Nick's, etc., have been paid, we leave to be dis- posed of in accordance with the discretion of Mr. Mann. In witness whereof, Vtfe, the Class of june. 1926. the testators of this last will and testament, set our hand and seal this twentieth day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and twenty- six. R. H. JONES In behalf of the Class of June, 1926. A CLOUD VVhen I look up at you, dear clouds, I feel a sudden thrill Are you the sheep of dear God's staff Or just wondering at will How white you are And how you go My, that must be fun If I were only a cloud like you Ely, that would be fun. -E. P. 102 32 Tlrl li ORACLE EDITED BY Vivian Touliill NYalter Baer Hilda Berg llelen Budriski NEW YORK A SAFER PLACE. New York has hecome a safer place since Mr. XYilliam Klare has been elected Police Commissioner. lle has appointed Mr. Har- vey Hewitt, Mr. Swlinnan lloffinan, and Mr. XValter Joseph his chief assistants. AMERICAN GIRL RECEIVES NOBEL AWARD Miss llilda R. llc-rg, .Xmerican novelist. poet, and newspaper woman, has received last year's Nobel Award for her cmitrilnitioii to literature. The repurter ffunul her last night swamped with telegrams from all parts of the United States and liiirnpe. congratu- lating her un the new lltlllfif. CORNELL-ICOACH RETIRES Mr. XYalter Baer, noted hasehall coach of Curnell, has recently made it known that he will retire at the end of the summer term. Cornell regrets losing so great an asset. BANK TELLER FIGHTS BURGLAR Single handed, Norma Kelly, teller in the New York State Bank. fought and held I. iM. Tutti, burglar, until the Police Came. Bnrglars, heware uf Norma. GIRL WINS IN TREASURE HUNT. Nliss Vivian Toohill, society leader, wins Platinum wrist watch as a reward. at the end of an eventful treasure hunt. Miss Too- hill's skill in riding and in hurdling in par- ticular, made it very simple for her to win over her companions. WOMAN WINS HONOR To lidna Gross was awarded the distincs tion of being the tirst President of the XX'uinan's Advertising .Xssuciation of Brook- lyn. ller huge success in that line, was partly respunsihle for her election. ANOTHER REALTY DEAL COMPLETED Miss Rose Rorech, who has foluwed in the fnotstepts of her father. has entered the realty tie'd, hy just completing the sale of Bayville to I. Nl. Stingy. KING TUT'S FATHER FOUND BY EXCAVATION American wnmen excavators have found a mummy in some Egyptain ruins which is helieved to he the father of King Tut. The discoverers are Miss Estelle McLean. Miss Constance Murray and Miss Hilda Kene. SCIENCE PUZZLED BY FAKIR Europe is amazed hy the feats of Profes- sor Anna Torpey who claims she is able to smell cheese at a distance of ten miles. THE ORACLE 33 FAMOUS LAWYER WINS CASE After a hard battle for her client's rights, Nettie Nudell has tlnally won a judgement from judge Ana Osias for her client, Sarah J. Rapelje. GREAT SCIENCE DISCOVERY Mr. Robert Knell, the great scientist fwhose voice has at last changedl, has just discovered how to make gold from old clothes and paper. ..BANKER DECLARES THAT GOLD.. SUPPLY WILL END SOON. . Miss Rebekah Schaffer, the well known Manhattan Banker, declared yesterday that our gold supply will give out in about 9,532,267, 872 years. The reporter found Miss Schaffer in a safety vault polishing up pen- nies which she intends to distribute from the city hall steps on her birthday next Tuesday. AMERICA'S LEADING DRAMATIST RETURNS. Miss Maxine Carson, who has been ac- claimed by the capitols of Europe, has again returned to grace our shores. ACTRESS TO CHISTEN BOAE Countess of Cathcath, formerly Miss Marion Skencke of the Ritzy Revue, will christen the new liner Toibias ', which is to be launched tomorow. FIRST WOMAN EXPLORER Carrie Alt, first woman explorer, has En- ally succeeded in reaching the North Pole. All success to the famous heroine. FAMOUS POETESS ILL On account of her strenuous efforts in the completing of the great American Poem, Miss Marguerite VVestman was too indisposed to meet the delegation of WelfareWorkers who called at her home this morning. TEACHER WINS POPULARITY CONTEST Miss Edith E, Hofer, teacher at Jamaica High School, has left to day for a trip to California, as a reward for winning the pop- ularity contest for teachers in the schools.. BIG INDIAN DISCOVERY The Indian Expedition consisting of the famous author, Miss Hulda Bellmerg dancer, Miss Marion Steinbuckg and orator, Miss Eleanore Irwin, have discovered the only- original Indian Charleston Record. They will be awarded the Indian Bean Award. WEDDINGS Prima Donna to wed. Miss Gladys Thomas, prima do11na off the Metropolitan Opera House, is to wed the Grand Duke Vyzweskiablah. POPULAR JAMAICA GIRL A JUNE BRIDE Among the recent June brides was Miss Ruth Bondy, a well known graduate of Ja- maica High School. The bride wore a white satin gown and a large picture hat. She carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies-of-the-valley. The New York Teachers' Association held its annual convention at the Pennsylvania Hotel yesterday. The teachers discussed the advisability of asking for an increase before the next reduction in their salaries. A vote was taken which resulted in 501 Hayes and 499 nays , Miss Dorothy Booke was the principal speaker. The Misses Gertrude E. Bethge and Francis Cooper represented Ja- maica High School. Sarah Moskowitz from the Jamaica Training School Faculty was present. Miss Mildred Melman, a former Jamaica girl, is said to have made recently S500,000 on Florida real estate. She will now sell lots on Long Island, and we hope that success awaits her here as well. ARTISTS WIN CONTEST In the recent competition for the best pic- ture of the year, Miss Evelyn C. Muller, won first prize, and Miss Madeline R. Louis took the second prize. This is the first time that the two tirst prizes have besn taken by woman. At the jamaica Police Field Games last Saturday, Helen E. Knappman, woman avi- ator, and Norma B. Lenz gave their specat- tors many a thrill by performing stunts while suspended from an airplane. 34 THE ORACLE HELEN BUTLER COACHES CHAMPION SWIMMING TEAM Helen Butler, a resident of Jamaica, has coached another girls' champion swimming team this season. The Bernarr Mac -Fad- den Trophy was awarded to the team last Thursday. Miss Butler holds the swimming championship for New York and is a well known athlete. FAMOUS STAGE COMEDIAN OFF TO EUROPE VVinifred Day, the comedian most re- sembling the famous Sophie Tucker of 30 years ago, has left for France via the Hugh Sedit . BIG POSITION FILLED The position of Efficiency Expert for the Gold-Mine corporation has been filled by Miss Minnie Shinske, the well known mathe- matician. RICH WINS COVER AWARD Milton Rich was awarded the grand prize of an up-to-date second-hand Ford Roadster for drawing best cover design for the FullaBull Magazine. BEAUTY CULTURISTS ARRIVE The famous firm of Smith, Smith, and Smith consisting of the Misses Jeanette L., Jeanette T. and Margaret VV. Smith, form- erly of Europe, have arrived in this country to open up the Smith Trio Beauty Shoppee. BIBLE BEING REVISED Adolf,Klein, the former book wizard of J. H. S., has just revised the Bible for which work he has been offered 10,000 marks. THIRD DEGREE GIVEN Mr. Gilbert Ammerman, after having grad- uated from the famous Finish Ouick' Un- iversity, has decided to make his life work the pursuit of butterygies. MUSICIAN STRANGELY MISSING It was learned yesterday that Vivian Hel- ler, celebrated pianist, failed to appear at the appointed hour, on the stage of the Ja- maica Opera House. It was a great disappointment to her anxious audience. Nothing as yet has been learned of her whereabouts. AVIATION ADVOCATORS OFF Margaret M. Crowley, Mildred A. Foreh- renbach, and Dorothy Fowler, famous pro- moters of aviation for woman, left, yesterday for a plane trip to the VVest. SECOND NEW JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL Mr. George Ehrlich and Mr. Alfred Fip- pinger, architects, have the contract for build- ing the second Jamaica High School. POLITICS NEW SPEAKER ELECTED Mr. Harold Alexander through his con- sistent speeches in the House has now been elected Speaker. BLUNDELL FOR MAYOR Henry Blundell, after having graduated from the Cheatem Institute with highest honors is now running for mayor of Jamaica. REGENTS ' ABOLISHED Congresswoman Ariel Conklin has finally convinced the legislature of the State of New York to abolish Regents. She won her poiflt at the expense of the saddened hearts of the eager, ambitious high school students. WOMON HEADS REFRON MOVE Catherine Curran, has recently institued a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Horse Flies and Blind Mice. All hail to the second emancipator! WALL STREET WIZARDS MAKE HALF MILLION WHILE N. Y. SLEEPS Miss Anna Abrahams and Miss Agnes Donhoe the XVall Street VVizards have made another 3500.000 while New York slept. The L. G. stock of which they are the lagest holders, soared sky high yesterday. It was said on VVall Street this morning that tive years ago the young ladies invested with Five dollars, and today they are believed to surpass James T. Rockemeller in wealth. ONE MAN ORCHESTRA Mr. Herbert Levy is amazing the world by his agility to give the exact sound of a full orchestra by mere utte' ance through his mouth. THE ORACLE 35 JEWELRY FOR SALE If you wish to purchase some excellent jewelery, don't forget to visit either Mr. Sil- vio Patrizio, Mr. Leo Settel or Mr. Soloman Winokur. All are located in Jamaica and are expert jewelers. ANNAPOLIS HONORS GRADUATES Among the graduates from Annapolis Naval Academy were Mr. Thomas Parisi and Mr. Frank Foley who are now ensigns in the U. S. Navy. NEW TEACHERS IN JAMAICA Mr. .Alexander Cameron, Mr. Robert Cohn, and Mr. Abraham Deutscher, have returned to Jamaica High School as teacher of His- tory, Latin and physical training repective- ly. ' DOCTORS CROWD JAMAICA Among the horde of doctors residing in Jamaica are Doctors Alfred Boehmer, Sam- uel Campbell, Gordon Damon, and Theodore Day. REAL STATE If you are all interested in getting choice Long Island lots see Mr. Ben Eller, Mr. Gustave Faas, or Mr. Charles Fields who are all wel establish in the real field state LISTENING IN Broadcasting from station W. O. R. K. last night was heard Congresswoman Joseph- ine VValk who spoke about the Danger of a Shortage in Air because of Fast Breathsf' In turning the dial we heard some entrans- ing music coming from station J A Z Z so we tuned in and lo and behold it was the famous Beaver Orchestra of Jamaica broad- casting. This is composed principally of Miss Ruth Schmidt, violinistg Miss Marie VVard pianist: and Miss Bertha Wleinberg drum- mer. XVe enjoyed their program very much and hope to hear them again soon. VVe next tuned in station T A L K. and heard Alva T. Schiesser, president of the Vllomans' League, speaking on HA XVise Man Sayeth Few Words . LARGE STATIONERY STORE OPENS The largest stationery store in Jamaica was opened recently by Israel Shniper and VVilliam Ryan. ADVERTISING Miss Minnie David will open another Beauty arlor in Hollis within the next few weeks. She is a well known beauty culturist and is the editor of Beauty Hints in the Police Gazette. WOMAN SENATOR FROM NEW YORK FOR RE-ELECTION. Miss Dorothy Epstein, senator from New York, is a manipulator of political issues, and is up for re-election. CHAIN STORE ENLARGED Miss Dorothy Rothschild, owner of the Beaver Chain Stories, has opened negotia- tions to build ten new stores. VVe wish Miss Rothschild all success. HAIR STRAIGHTENING LIQUID DISCOVERED. Through the diligent efforts of Emma Block, a fluid has been discovered for starightening curly hair. Realizing the incon- venience of too curly hair, she has now made it easier for her many sisters of the world. BIG PUBLISHING CO. SAVED By the shrewd businss ability of Miss Helen Budriski, the Union Publishing Co. has been saved from bankruptey. The Union Monthly under her editorship, is now run on a paying basis. NEW BOOK OUT The newest best-seller, so the booksellers say, is the Life of Demosthenesu by Alice M. MacVVhirter and Enid O. McLean. Much of the success of the edition is due to the diligent efforts of Ruth L. Johnstone, who aided greatly in the compilation of notes. ADVERTISING FIRM CELEBRATING The Get-it advertising firm, managed by the Misses Marcelle Mintz and Kathleen McDonald, is entering upon its twenty- second successful year. They will advertise the merits of ''Own-Your-own-Chickeiv 'Coopf' FAMOUS DESIGNER RETURNS Clarence Herman just returned from France has promised to give the pupils of Jamaica a treat by leading a parade through Jamaica, wearing his latest sport sweater. 36 THE ORACLE SOCIETY GOSSIP Miss Anna M. Exner the editor of Advice To the Lovelorn of the UChicago Star has just bought a beautiful Spanish villa in Hollywood, FAMOUS MILLINER RETURNS Emma H. Clarke noted in Paris for the in- dividuality of her designs in millinery has just arrived on the liner Bohunkus. Fash- ion is on end, to hear her opinions on whether rub-ber trees really bend. NOTABLES LEAVE COUNTRY Mr. joseph Slocum left Alabama to see that old gang of his, after completing a successful tour in the 20th edition of Dancin' Thruf' Anson VVeeks as gone to Brazil to see whether rubber trees really bend. Mr. Adrian Weinberg has left with the circus, as the human mouse. Edward and Leo NVhite have gone to to Africa on a hunting expedition. Elwood Sauerbrei and Gotrdon Saurebrei have left for Atlantic City. Mr. Henry Steinbrecher and Mr. John Wis- bauer have left for Nome, from where they will attempt to walk to the North Pole. Mr. Gerald Doyle, the famous talker, Mr. Joseph Nappo and Mr. Raymond Lemaitre have left for Atlantic, Ga. where they expect to make their permanent homes. Mr. Isadore Sarawaisky and Mr. Abraham Wishnefsky have gone to Egypt to see wheter they can find any relatives of King Tut laying around. Mr. Samuel Levy, Mr. Theodore Mrucck and Mr. George Samec have all gone to Europe to practice law. Mr. Horace Lang is attemping to cross United States in a Ford. Mr. Henry Kisker is a substitute on one or two teams of the coast league. CHARITY DRIVE A SUCCESS Through the splendid efforts of Miss Hilda State society leader, and Miss Vera Ziegler. th Charity Drive for Homeless Peanuts was a tremendous success. AMERICA WINS America's entrant in the International Artist Contest won first place with an easy victory. Our entrant was Miss Coreva Hanford. Miss Alice Mathews, famous New York artist, has consented to go to England to paint six of the handsomest men in that country. It has been whispered in the art world that the Prince of Wales will be one of them. Anna Feldman and Wilhemina Elbracht designers, have sailed for Paris on the President Harrison . They will study Par- isian styles to get ideas for costumes they are designing for a musical comedy cast. ACTRESSES SAIL FOR EUROPE ON LEVIATHAN Among the notables who sailed for Europe on the Leviathan yesterday were The Misses Hortense Milton, Musa McKim and Eliza- beth Hennings, popular motion picture stars. Miss Milton and Miss McKim will study drama in France and Italy, and Miss Hen- nings. America's little Sweetheart, will tour southern Europe, where she will gather material for her next picture. SOCIETY WOMEN G0 SOUTH The Misses Irma King, Jean Krumbeck, and Florence Muir said good-bye to hosts of friends and loving relatives today, at the Grand Central Station. They are bound for Tampa, Florida. SOCIETY MATRON GIVES DANCE Mrs. Mildred Ferris Wilson, daughter of Mrs P. Ferris of High Tone Avenue, Swer- town, N. Y. gave a Tea Dance yesterday in honor of Miss Caroline Flanagan's Tennis Triumph over the N. Y. State champion. The dance was a huge success. SOCIETY LEADER MISSING Mrs. Le Mon formerly Miss Myrtle Wil- lenken, popular member of Jamaica society, has been missing for the last two months. Much furore has been caused in society. by her disappearance. NEW TENNIS CHAMP Mr. Wilfred Lauer has just stepped into the Hall of Fame by defeating Bill Tilden for the tennis championship. THE ORACLE 37 STAGE The cast of Yes, Yes, Yetta, popular Broadway musical comedy, held a luncheon recently at the Waldorf. Among the guests of honor were Mildred Bierach, starg Grace Doughty, playwright, Julia D. Goodis, Evening VVorld Theatre Criticg and Madeline F. Pacelle, director. VALENTINO IS RIVALED Abraham Blank having starred in Love's Eternal Flame has been judged Valntino's only rival. SUCCESSOR TO WALTER HAMPDEN VValter Hampden, having retired recently, is succeeded by Robert Jones who is now starring in Cyrano . DANCE TO GIVE RECITAL Catherine Klingel, famous originator of the Beaver Rivot will give a private re- cital at the Hotel Astor for a few dear friends, this Saturday. SPORT NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED IN AUTOMOBILE RACING A new record was established at the Monte Carlo race track last Wednesday when Beatrice E. Baumgardt smashed the old record in her blue racer. Miss Baum- gardt was awarded the 310,000 prize. DODGERS INCREASE POWER The Brooklyn Dodgers have increased their strength by attaining XVilliam Richards and Christopher Havestrom from Yalharcl College where they made themselves famous on the baseball team. NEW GOLF CHAMPION Helen R. Leonard, in the decisive golf game at the Laurelton Links last Monday, won the city championship from Cornelia Lightbourne. DOG WINS BLUE RIBBON A handsome Police Dog of German an- cestry called Duke , owned by Bernice A. Peterson. buyer for the Bedell Corp., won the Blue Ribbon yesterday at the Connect- icut Dog Show. AMERICA AGAIN WINS OLYMPIC America has again won the Olympic games in France through the efforts of Edwin A. J. Hardy who scored against Paavo Nurmi. CHANNEL Ruth Hollander and Helen C. Januszak, yesterday 1nade the second attempt to swim the English Channel. Failing the first time on account of a bad storm, they succeeded splendidly in yesterday's fine weather. YANKEE'S PAY 575,000 FOR PLAYER The Yankee's have attained the valuable service of the famous Edwin Bishop from Coastless League. He will be seen in action soon. ANOTHER RECORD BROKEN The stair-climbing record has again been broken, this time by 'Miss Flora Weir of Jamaica who climbed 334,455,666 steps in OOOM minutes. THE FREAK GAME The game opened with Glue at the stick and Small Pox catching, Cigar was in the box, Strawberry short cake played short and Corn was in the held, Egg was Umpire and he was rotten. Cigar let Board walk. Song made a hit and Sawdust filled the bases. Then Soap cleaned up. Cigar went out and Balloon started to pitch, but went up in the air. Cherry tried it but was wild. Ice went in and kept cool until he was hit by the ball, then you ought to have heard Ice Cream. Lightning finished the game by striking out six men. Lunatic was put loafed on third. Crook stole second fCabbage was Manager because he had a good head.l Knife was called out for cutting first. Grass covered lots of Ground and the crowd cheered wildly when Spider caught a iiy. Steak was put out on Home Plate. Clock wound up the game by striking out. 'lf Door pitched he would have shut them out. EDWARD KAMERER 38 THE ORACLE ED Tom L l1l 'llllllUll i .f'l I T - - . - ,. l ' as ilutllnu u ?UFTl'l Illlllllb it X 5- 9 i Lf. fdannirdgifvfh A WORD OF THANKS The Graduating Class of June, 1926 wishes to thank the faculty of Jamaica High School for their guidance through four critical years. The faculty and the students together make the school. The faculty and the school together make the man and woman. The four years spent in high school are, for the large majority, the most formative in life. It is there- fore of the utmost importance that the traing received be of the highest possible calibre. Teachers, it is you that have guided us. criticised us, repri- manded us. shown us our mistakes, brought forth the best in us, encouraged us, given us confidence, and so have and women of us. XVe difficulty of this task. VVe from the bottom of our what you have done. VVe the times when graduation made men realize the thank you hearts for think over seemed a long way off. and we were rebellious at the tasks set before us. NVe know that we have caused many brows to be wrinkled, many powerful sets of teeth to come together with an ominous click. NYe leave you now. XVe hope that you are gratified and happy to see another class join the crowded ranks of the alumni. VVe carry away vivid memories. Some day we will come back to clasp familiar hands: and we hope that we shall be welcome. -R. H. GRADUATION The work of four long years is over. The graduate lingers a moment to say farewell. He heaves a sigh of relief- he has finished his task, and has done it well. Yet in that sigh there is a little sadness-the sadness of leaving an old friend. There are memories, vivid-dim, pleasant-poignant. Each familiar nook harbours a host of little incidents, in- significant, perhaps, yet unforgettable. The corridors. the classrooms, the very desks at which the senior toiled, lend that familiarity which make him feel the friendliness of his Alma Mater. As the vision of many happy moments flashes through his mind with vivid reality, he smiles. yet is surprised to feel a strange sensation in his throat, he swallows with a peculiar sound. He realizes that he is about to part with a friend that has stood the test of time-a friend that has helped to make a man of the boy of four years agog that has strapped the Shield of Courage to his arm. and put the Sword of Know- ledge into his hand-thus giving him strength to face the world. He hopes that he may make Jamaica High proud of him, as a boy hopes to make his mother proud. He turns to say goodby, and as he does, he seems to hear a voice that says, Good luck, my son. God bless you. , -R. H. THE ORACLIE 39 H Ar THE SHADOW ON THE PANE Boy! I say, boy! How many times do you want me to call you! asked Mr. Fenton. Yes. sir, in a minute, sir, said jim- my Farrell, as he slipped his dime novel hastily into his pocket. At the Same time be inwardly regretted that he had to leave his book when the hero was in im- minent peril. I want you to watch the office this afternoon, while I go out of town on business, said his employer. Yes, sirf' replied Jimmy. If anyone calls ask him to leave his card and call again in the morning. Yes, sir, but this is my afternoon off. sir. said Jimmy hesitatingly. Never mind about your afternoons off, You have delayed me so often that I have decided to cancel your afternoons off, said Mr Fenton, putting sharp em- phasis on the last two words. XYith these remarks, his employer took his hat and went out. After he had gone, ,limmy groaned aloud. No more ball games, he reHected bitterly. The reader can imagine how hard that must have been on a poor boy like Jimmy. lle determined, at least. to make him- self comfortable, so he lay on the lounge and took out his novel, the title of which was: The Tramp Detective. As ,limmy read on, his eyes grew round as saucers with the excitement of the story. Ile had just come to the point where the villain had his knife upraised over the back of the rich old gentleman. The knife descended just as .limmy heard a knock at the office door. H-e looked his disgust as he reluctantly admitted a tall, young man of imposing appearance. Has Mr. Fenton the keys for the office opposite this F inquired the v'sitor. Dont know anything about it, besides Mr. Fenton ain't in, replied -limmy, not caring much for grammar or anything else. XYell, I'm to occupy it with my part- ner from this afternoon on. .lust then another man opened the 'door and said, I have the keys. All right, l'll be with you in a mo- ment. replied the first visitor. lle then picked up his valise and strode ont. jimmy heavcd a sigh of relief and re- sumed his book. lt was growing late and -limmy was still reading. Suddenly he glanced at the clock. 40 THE ORACLE Wow, five o'clock! I'll have to lock up. I guess Mr. Fenton wonlt be back this afternoonf, After carefully stowing his precious book in his inside pocket, he went out into the hall and locked the door. For curiosity's sake he gazed over at his new neighbors, in the orifice across the way. As' die loloked he saw something fthat made his blood run cold. He clutched the doorknob for support in order to keep his knees from shaking, for on the glass of the door, he saw the shadow of a man with uprais-ed knife just above another man. apparently unconscious of any evil brooding, seated at the table. jimmy suddenly remembered that same scene in his book and he gasped for breath. A chill cold ran down his back as the knife slowly descended still further. His teeth clattered so much he thought they would break. The knife went still further un- til it was buried deep in the back of the man who fell to the floor with a thud. jimmy was dizzy. Everything about him seemed to go 'round and ,round in a cir- cle. He almost fainted and he clutched the knob for support. Then he h-eard the harsh laugh of the murderer as he stood over his victim. Jimmy could no longer endure it. He rushed down the stairs so fast. that he slid over the last few steps. Breathlessly he dashed up to the special policeman on duty at the entrance. NMurder-upstairse-third H00l +1'OO1ll 308. Hurry! he gasped between breaths. The policeman stared at him as if he were an escaped lunatic. Murder-what Y exclaimed the officer f'Yes. come on!', fairly shouted Jimmy and with that he dashed upstairs. the policeman following. Th-ey reached the room and the police- man, thinking the door would be locked. put his shoulder to it. It gave way easily, bringing the policeman headlong to the rloor. Nothing daunted, he drew his re- volver, ,and demanded all murders of mankind to come forth. On entering the office, jimmy was surprised to see two men in the room conversing and no mur- derer in sight. What does this mean ? inquired one of the gentlemen, surprised out of his wits. f'The boy tells me there's been a murder here, answered the officer. Oh, I see, said the tenant, trying hard to conceal his mirth, while the other burst out laughing. I don't see anything to laugh at here, said the policeman, rather angrily. XVell, we were rehearsing. This will explain it, said the first speaker as he took out a card from his pocket,with this inscription neatly printed on it: HOLLEY AND JAMES DRAMATIC IMPERSONATIONS Receptions a Specialty New York City I was rehearsing with my partner for the reception at--'i Jimmy did not wait to hear any more. He rushed out utterly chagrined. Once outside he heard the hearty laughter of the guardian of peace, mingled with the other two. Pk ff X wk That night, the janitor, in cleaning up, discovered a dime novel, nearly new, ap- parently thrown with great violence into a waste basket. -VVH.Lr.xM HocK Long lloy- Big boy, wuz George XN'ashington as honest as dey sez he wuz F Shorty- Ah tell you, nigger, George wuz the honestest man dat ever wuz born. Long Boy- Den, how come dey close de banks on his birthday? THE OR.-XCl-lT -ll T NEW BUILDING OPENS IN NOV. New Jamaica High School will open in November to receive all pupils both the old and the new. It is said that the number of those who have applied for permission to enter J. H. S. is about double the total enrollment of the main building. Because of the expected large enroll- ment. the Liverpool Street Annex of Jamaica High School will be retained when the new jamaica High School opens. Another reason for keep- ing the annex in old P. S. 50 is the long trip that the journey to the new building would be. There will be two assemblies a week in the new building, one for the lower grades and another for the upper classes. There will also be two orchestras and two glee clubs. The new Jamaica High School Build- ing is the finest structure in New York if not in the United States. One of its imposing features is the assembly room which is of black marble trimmed with gold. PRESENT J. H. S. BUILDING TO BE ANNEX TO TRAINING SCHOOL The present Jamaica High School building in November will be turned over to Jamaica Training School to be used as an annex. J. H. S. STUDENTS BRAVE ELEMENTS TO MARCH IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, On Monday, May 51, up Hillside Avenue. defying the disappointing rainstorm ,moved forward a mass of human beings, representing every or- ganization in Queens. Music melodi- ously beat the tune of many airs that kept our feet in rhythm with it. It was the Memorial Day parade. In spite of the storm, the parade was larger than that of any preceding year. The spectators could see, through the fog and rain, a dark blue banner almost reaching across the entire width of Hillside Avenue, and as it came nearer red letters became legible which read: bl-.-X-Rl-:X-I-C-A. Yes! Jamaica High School was marching as she al- ways had but with a larger representa- tion than ever before. Mr. Vosbnrgh proudly led his group of high spir- ited students by the grand stands in which were seated many notables. As jamaica high passed the Grand Mar- shall of the parade, he was heard to say: Good work. wonderful. Isn't that pleasing? encouraging? The leaders of the certain divisions of gl. H. S.'s group were as follows fas noticed by a spectatorl: Grand Mar- shall Klr. Vosburgh, and Marshalls: Mr. Copeland. Mrs. Pfeiffer, Miss Jones.. Dr. Leutscher and Mr. H. Brown. -H, T, -gg y 42 THE ORACLE CIVIL WAR VETERANS GUESTS AT MEMORIAL DAY ASSEMBLY OF JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL Rev. Andrew Magill Addresses Stu- dent Body. On May 26, Memorial Day assembly was held at the Fox Jamaica Theatre. The exercises were opened by the sa- lute to the Hag and the singing of the National Anthem. Mr. Vosurgh then introdu'ced to the pupils of Jamaica High School four Civil XVar veterans, Commander Roy Swartwood, Past Commander Thomas Ryder, Corp. Richard Neal, and Serg't. David Llew- ellyn. The first number on the program was a reading by Herman Thieme of a selection by VVilliam Thompson en- titled, High Tide at Gettysburg. This was followed by the recitation of The Gettysburg Address by Serg't David Lewellyn, who received much applause. Commander Arthur Low, a veteran of the Spanish-American XVar and also of the W'orld VVar, delivered a short address. He said he had reported to the post of which he is a member that. at least, 800 pupils of Jamaica High School would march in the Memorial Day parade. He asked the student body to turn out a large representa- tion. Mr. Vosburgh pleaded with the school to join in the march on May 31. The senior class as well as the undergrads were urged. A day off was promised the marchers by Mr. Vosburgh. The speaker of the day, the Rev. Andrew Magill, was then presented to the student body. Mr. Magill spoke about the five wars in which this coun- try had been engaged. The blood- iest was the Civil VVar-the war of which these men are veterans. I At 41' this point, Mr. Magill indicated the old soldiers seated to the rear of him.j Mr. Magill also spoke on the historic part Jamaica played in the Revoluf- tionary I'Var. At the close of Mr. Magill's im- presssive address, Mr. Vosburgh read the names of those of the faculty who took active part in the late war. Those who saw service include Miss Wfilson, Mr. Copeland, Mr. Jaffe, Mr. Dunay, Mr. Lovely, of the Liverpool Street annex, Mr. Hollis of the Bellaire An- nex, Mr. Mann, of the Main Building and others. These remarks closed the exercises and the return trip to the school was made. HISTORY DEP'T. PREPARES JAMAICA H. S. FACT BOOKg ' ISSUE OUT AT NEW SCHOOL Chronicle to Be Known as Beaver Book. A chronicle of Jamaica High, to be known as the Beaver Book, is now be- ing prepared by the History depart-- ment, and is well under woy for publica- tion. The aim of its authors is to give a brief history of Jamaica High which will include happenings in the old building and efforts used in securing the new one. There will be pictures of all the principals that have guided the destiny of J.amaica High including Mr. Vosburgh. The 'clubs, organiza- tions, songs, cheers, and faculty will be included in the interesting material involved. The book will be issued next term in the new school at the cost of one dollar per copy. An opportunity will be oitered to the seniors of 1926 class to secure the Beaver Book at the time the book is put into circulation. ' -H. T. THE ORACLE 43 THE ARISTA THEATRE PARTY The audience of The Vagabond King XVednesday, May 12, included about nity members of the jamaica High School Arista. This was the semi- annual theatre party of the society. To say that the members and the guests, Mr. Thorp, Miss Graham, and Miss Lawrence, enjoyed the entertain- ment would be putting it mildly. From the moment the curtain rises until the last chorus of the hnal scene one ex- perien'ces a succession of thrills. Much h.as been said about the music of the show, but one can only appreciate it when he hears it. After the curtain had been rung down for the last time the Arista group left rather reluctantly for home. Q. E. D. NEWS The third regular meeting of the Q. E. D. Club, held in Room 206, proved one of veryvgreat interest to the members studying geometry as well as those who had already taken and passed that subject. Two members of the club proved that in a right triangle the square on the hypothenuse is equal to the squares on the arms. Out of the surprisingly large number of proofs for this prop- osition they picked four or live of the most common and proved them in a most convincing manner. Incidental- ly, all the Finer points about the magic squares were 'cleared up. Harold Meyer, the president, delighted the club with a demonstration of the pe- culiarities of the number nine, which are so simple yet so interesting. Lack of time brought about the adjournment of the meeting. ' -Both the fourth and the fifth meet- ings -of the E. D. Club were of practi- cal value-to everyone present. The reason was that the main feature of these meetiings was the demonstra- tion of the slide rule .and its operation. Bernard Dunlop gave a concise but in- structive history of the slide mill method of working with the slide rule. after which Harold Meyer explained the fundamental operations and the method of working with the slide rule. The outcome was that the members felt a keen curiosity to know how to save time and labor with this device and decided to investigate further on their own account. Seeing that the students appreciated mathematical in- struments and topics encountered in everyday life, Miss Busbee decided that the fourth dimension would be an interesting subject for discus-sion at the next meeting. The close of the period m.ade necessary the adjourn- ment of the meeting. DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN Der Deutsche Verein at its last meet- ing on June 1, elected its officers for the new term. The president will be Elsie Hochstatter who has shown much execu- tive ability and initiative, the new vice- president is Helen Hamm, a leading actress in the German Christmas play and Edward Tamm will be an efficient, accurate, and reliable secretary. The members are looking forward to enjoyable meetings in the new building. Those members who travel in Germany this summer will relate their experiences in the fall. Perhaps the club can arrange to give a play. Mrs. Fuhrmann extended the club's best wishes to Harold Meyer, its faith- ful president to three terms, who is about to enter Harvard University. 'i 5 I THE CLAS CLASS Bernard Rabinowitch, t Dorothea Brown, se f JUNE 1926 ?ICERS Musa McKim, v. pres William Klare, pres. 46 THE GRACLE I , me 09. W' 1. e Wg: Q9 WFS - Q ek 'AW l 5.91. 'lg lining QTL . N ' .. .I A ' J.Miclucl-24 MUSA MCKIM WINS SPECIAL MENTION IN RECENT PO- ETRY CONTEST AT WASH- INGTON IRVING H. S. Musa McKim. of our own QYRACiE staff, won special mention in the re- cent poetry contest held at the lYash- ington Irving High School. The cou- test was open to all New York City high school pupils. The judges were Anna Hemstead ll-ranch, Professor Henry M. Robin- son of Columbia University. and Dr. Elias Lieberman, principal of Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn. There were 41 readers and over Z5 schools represented. Prof. Robinson decided to award a special fourth prize to the author of l'..aine.H The deci- sion lay between Reality,' by Musa McKim of Jamaica High School and Laine by Helen Kurzman of lVad- leigh High S'chool and was a hard one, Dr. Lieberman announced. Miss Kurz- man's poem finally won. According to Miss Sarah E. Bawden. of the Eng- lish Department of Jamaica High School, who accompanied the Jamaica contestants, the quality of the poems read was unusually high. IN A SAND PIT I trudged over the parched bayberryg The hot, sere sand throbbed. I climbed the dune-the knife-grass lay ln withered pain along the white-hot crest. l reached the top-a crater of pulsing sand Lay before me. The muffled roll of the ocean Came to my ears, from far away. I entered into the molten pit of heat, And reclined upon the quivering sand. Myriads of vibrant waves of heat Pulsed above, around me. The sun, a liquid, fiery, whitened ball, Sought to draw me up-up-to it, in an ecstasy. The roar of water was gone- The sand lay quiet-too heated to move. The grass had puckered itself in throes of agony, And l lay in the glowing, torrid pit Also-too drowned in the living sea of death To gasp. - -Paul Frederic Bowles. 'l'llI2 ORACLE ' 47 REALITY He could not touch the swan's throat- The water-lily was far out of reach, The butterfly in darts of pale blue And silver, tlitted about his head- But he could not touch it. He stooped to speak to the brook But it babbled on without Noticing him. His lips quivered. He lay down In a wheat lield to rest-the short stubble Pricked him through his jacket And he began to cry. -Musa Mcliim FAREWELL DEAR ALMA MATER Farewell, farewell, dear Alma Mater. With heavy hearts we leave thy wings, And smiling through the tears that blind us NVe still the pangs departure brings. Long have we strived to keep thy honor, Unsullied and pure in our care, We leave it now to other tending And may it be unstained fore'er. Long have we strived to hang thy colors In victory on contested heights, To keep thy lamp of knowledge burn- ing Clear and holy through days and nights. The time is come to leave thy shelter, And march along the well-trod Way, That other footsteps made before us. As we no longer may delay. Our faces toward the sun's bright ris- ing, With courage enter we the strifeg Our shoulders squared, our footsteps quickened To overcome the trials of life. ' -Helen Budriski. WHERE? Where do little lost balloons go, Slyly slipping from their mooring With their broken strings atow, lnto the sky-its vastness luring? Do they upward soar till nightfall, Seeking for their god-the moon? Docs its beauty over-fill them? Do they breathless, earthward swoon? -'JOSEPHINE MCKIM MEDITATIONS OF A SMOKER I sat thinking last night of friendship, That quality so rare in mang That word oft used, more often abused, By mankind through a whole life's span. I dreamed of an ideal friendship, Of a life growing sweet and calm, XVhen a man served friends, not selfish ends, And the lamp and I smoked on. I pictured my friend as I'd have him. For whom I would lay down my life, A steadfast friend on whom to depend, Through life's battle of storm and strife. The friendship of which I was dream- ing, Comes seldom, or soon is gone, 'Tis a greater rarity than Christian charity: So the lamp and I smoked on. Lamp and pipe, shall we stop our smoking, And give up the search in despair, Or still look through the leaves of Life's Book, Till we End such a friend some- where? Shall we ever find one, I wonder? A friend so sturdy and strong: Yes. we may some day, we can dream alwayg So the lamp and I smoked on. V -J. R. S. 48 THE GRACLE I I u 'til sr? '- Q! -A,,, - 41- l f'. .-1212-za' I 1, 'Ei 4-Te ' U' 'A 1:55 W7 -i ' V 'ii J if iii f l . 1 -J N 'el'-sf 51'13f.1- ltlil tiff ' ll u . 1 lr rf' lliilllililliillllll 'lllllllllllllliill '- ,.i.-Ni13ii ' DEDICATION of speech. Try to use them wherever pos- XVe dedicate this column to those freshmen who, after four years of men- tal gymnastics, are eje'cted from this cerebellum factory under the unac- countable title, a misnomer, Senior. DURING VACATION There are always a few days in summer when rain or heat gives us a few hours of leisure which we could most pleasantly pass by paying heed to the following recommendations: Microbe llunters--Paul de Kruif Our Times-Mark Sullivan The Prairie Years-Carl Sandburg The New Age of Faith-John Lang- don-Davies The Everlasting Man-G. K. Chester- ton Beau Gestc-Christopher XVren Green Mansions-XV. H. Hudson Three Kingdoms-Storm Jameson ENGLISH AS SHE SHOULD BE SPOKEN CThanks to Dr. C. A. KJ It is or should be the effort of every student to improve his grammar, to inject into his speech and 'conversation a Flavor of higher education: to make them above the average. One of the best ways to do this is to use figures sible, and at least be able to recog- nize, simile-metaphor-personiiicatiom metonomy - hyperbole - onomatopoeia- tertium comparationis-pars pro toto- assonance-synecdoche-litotes - allitera - tion. Figures of speech were made to use, and one should take advantage of everything that is for his benefit. THE VOLGA BOATMAN After seeing The Volga Boatmenf' we are perfectly convinced that the people have a perfect right to call it a very good pi'cture, especially the orchestra -orchestras one should say, for during the intermission a strictly Russian or- chestra played in one of the boxes. After hearing them pound on some triangular ukeleles. the size of a cello, and such, we at last could appreciate American jazz. There is no denying that the picture was extremely impres- sive, was well cast, and equally well directed. We have heard the song many times and the music sounds al- most like a lullaby. If you want to have some excitement just go to See this picture. Dumb-- VVhat's a steam turbine? Numb- It's what an Arab wears when he gets a cold in his head. 1'l IE ORACLE SU Tl I li Ol LXCLE DEDICATION .-Ns this is the last fJRACl.li to be is- sued from the old jamaica lligh School, we dedicate this column to the scene of many heartaches and sighs during examination weeks. the school building in which we and hundreds of others have suffered in attempting to study under adverse conditions, and last. but most important. the school building in which we have attempted vainly for more than two years to get an orchestra Worthy of Jamaica lligh School. lk is Pk THE HISTORY OF THE PRESENT ORCHESTRA The present orchestra. if we may call it one. was started in the Hum- boldt Street .Xnnex during the term beginning February l. l923 by Mrs. Pfeiffer. who was then the music teacher in the .-Xnnex. Ry the end of that term we had an orchestra of about forty pieces: violins. 'cello. French horn. trumpets. clarinet. Hute, and a complete drum outht: traps. bass drum. and kettle drums. The orches- tra became very popular in Jamaica and was bire-'l to play for several en- tertainments and art exhibitions. 'l he orchestra upon several occasions play ed at the assemblies ol' the main build- ing. ln February, 192-l, Mrs. llteitter became head of the Music Department in jamaica High School and reorgan- ized the annex orchestra at the 1n.ain building. The oitchestra was over thir- ty-five pupils strong, several new peo- ple joining and some oi the old mem- bers going to other schools or drop- ping out because of other important occupations. The orchestra still re-f tained its popularity about .lfamaica and gave 51 concert in co-operation with the Glee Club. Later it played on the radio over XY.'Xl lfi in Richmond Hill. lt remained strong until the part-time schedule went into effect. From then on it weakened because the members no longer could convene .at the same time. Now it consists al- most entirely of stringed instruments, only a very few of Whi'ch belonged to the orchestra of 1923-1925. ln September we shall enter a new school. lt is the aim of those who were in the popular orchestra of 2. few years ago to reorganize it as much as possible. Many of the original members are no longer students in I. H. S.. but we have already found stu- dents who wish to join and till out the vacancies. lf we can get an or- chestra ol forty pieces together again, we shall be able to make Jamaica High School popular in the community. THE ORACLE 51 EIGHTEEN BOYS NOW IN GLEE CLUBQ ORACLE PLEA BEARS FRUIT AT LAST Two Hundred Members of Beaver Choral Society-Largest Club in J. H. S. The plea for boy members of the glee club in the Freshman and Spring issues of the ORACLE has, as last, born fruit. There are now eighteen boys in the Beaver Choral Society of Jamaica High School, the total regis- ter of the club is about two hundred and ten, the largest membership of all organizations, except the General Organization. in the school. Re- gardless of the lopsidedness of the re- gister of the club, we mean more girls than boys, the male element of the club is making considerable progress. Mrs. Louise Pfeiffer says that when we are in the new building next term there will be still more boys. Mr. Grant promised to arrange the period for the glee club whenever Mrs. Pfeiffer wants it. One thing is certain glee club practice in the concerning new build- ing, there will be no after-school prac- most boys tice. This is what keeps from becoming members of the Beaver Choral, according to Mrs. Pfeiffer. We should like to publish the names of the eighteen boys who have had enough gumption and enough school spirit to join the glee club. However. suffice it to say that they have the true Jamaica High School spirit, and we wish them lu'ck in all their under- takings in the choral club. VVe should like to be able to pub- lish in the first edition of the ORACLE from the new building on 168th Street, an account of the glee club to the ef- fect that at least fifty boys have joined the glee club. It can be done if there is school spirit enough among the boys of the school. If eighteen can become members, why cannot three times that number belong? True it is that ath- letics take up time, but glee club per- iods are held during the regular s'chool sessions Join now, and help your choral club, fellows. -II. M. QUARTER TONE THEORY IN- TRODUCED TO NEW YORK PUBLIC Recently the League of Composers gave a concert in the Town Hall, New York offering, among other novelties on the program, the experiment of Julian Carillo, in quarter, eighth, and sixteenth- tone music. Mr. Carillo, who is a Mex- ican, was present to conduct the perform ance of a Sonata quasi Fantasia, which he had composed for instruments of his own invention-instruments the peculiar virtue of which was their ability to take cognizance of those mysterious yet recog- nizable divisions of tone that lie within the range of the normal semi-tone-from C to C-sharp, for an instance. Mr. Carillo did not reveal the idiom of new music. but harmoniously veiled it, and added an element of unusual origin to an otherwise ordinary achievement. The conventionally conceived music, consisted of but quarter, eighth, and sixteenth- tones. The use of such minute intervals will hardly result in any musical revolu- tion until a new idiom, is built upon a scale composed of twenty-four, forty- eight, or ninety-six notes, as the case may be, our present system is built upon a scale composed of twelve chromatic semi- tones, is found. Hi- Got a new calf at yer house, aincha, Si? Si- Naw, that's only grandmaw practicing on her new saxyphonef' 52 Tllli GRACLE 1,41 CLUB NEWS The Science Club has had the opportu- nity of listening this term to three except- ionally fine talks. The first was given by Mr. Jaffe on Noxious Gases in Peace and VVar.'l Mr. Jaffe explained the use of the various gases in the XYorld XVar and also their use during peace. The second, given by Mr. Engel. was on, The Grigin of the Suns Heat. In this interesting talk, Mr Engel explained the different theories on the subject and gave many statistics about the sun. Mr. Dunay too. gave a very absorbing lecture on Alchemy in which he brought out the history of Alchemy and the ridicu lous theories of the old alchemists. A discussion of a recent experiment in transmitting mercury into gold was also included. l.ast term Mr. Jaffe gave a very line talk on Hlflyesf' This has been published in last month's issue of School Science and Mathematics. Otto Schuster, a former president of the Jamaica lligh School Science Club, and now a student at Rutger's College. visited us on Friday. June -lth and gave us an interesting tall: on Soap from Ciarbage. lt is line to have some of our old members interested enough in the Science flub to come back and address it. DO YOU KNOW THAT- Found growing on a slope of Blount Everest, at a height of 20,000 feet. a wild rhododendron has been transplanted suc- cessfully to Kew Gardens. lfntil this specimen was found, scienists believed that plant life could not exist at a greater height than 17.000 feet? Dr. C. G. Abbot of Smithsonian Insti- tute has succeeded, with the aid of a hundred inch reliector, in measuring the heat of the stars to the l00f1000000 of a degree at Mount XYilson, California. Thorium oxide, the most resistant to heat of all known substances, has been melted at the Bureau of Standards at the temperature of nearly 6400 degrees Fahr- enheit. The nearest point to absolute zero was obtained by a professor of Leyden Uni- versity, Holland lie came about it in an unsuccessful attempt to solidify liquid helium. llc had brought it up to-272.19 degrees,,' absolute zero imeing -275 de- grees. .X gas has been discovered on a star known as XYhite Dwarf. This gas is composed of atoms having no electrons but having protons or nuclei. One quart of this gas weighs 22' tons. This star is about the size of l'ranus and weighs l5.000 qualrillion tons or ati as much as the sun. Much has to be proven before this account can be accepted. THE ORACLE 53 Recently Luke S Morris, a well known criminologist ,constructed a Hmicroscope 8 feet in height, weighing 500 pounds. A magnification of 100,000 can be reach- ed by this microscope. Twin Canary birds were hatched from a single egg recently on a Texas bird farm. They were normal in all ways. I'rofessor'Fritz Hoffman, a German scientist, announced that synthetic rubber has been produced from coal for the first time. It is still strictly on a laboratory basis, but if the British rubber monoply keeps up, the new rubber will be thrown on the market. Electricity can be weighed, as if it were sugar. according to a British scientist. He has estimated that a small electric bulb consumes just about an .Junce of electricity in a year. The Baden-Baden is the first Rotor ship constructed. The first two rotors are fifty feet high and nine feet in diameter. Phe rotors are hollow cylinders with a shell as thick as a ten cent piece. These are turned by small motors at 120 revol- utions per minute. These work on the same principle as that of a base ball curve. The wind striking the surface of the rotor and then pushed toward the stern. This air, quickly taken from the front, causes a vacuum, and excess pressure in the back causes the ship to move forward in an effort to equalize the pressure. lTyou know. this college goes back to the Pilgrim Fathers ? VVhat's the matter with itg isnit it satisfactory P First husband- How are you getting along at home since your wife went away P Second husband- Fine I've reached the highest point of efficiency. I can put my socks on either end. CORNELL COLLEGE TESTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS HELD IN JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL Again Jamaica High School was because of convenient location to all tran- sit lines, selected as the place where the Cornell College Scholarship examin- ations will be given. Candidates from Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk were eligible to take the examination in Jamaica High School. The results of the tests are not yet known. ORACLE STAFF EDITS SCHOOL PAGE FOR N. Y. EVENING WORLD, JUNE 8 On Tuesday, june 8, the GRACLE Staff edited the school page in the N cw York Evening World. It was a new exper- ience to the majority of the staff al- though several write for outside publi- cations. MEMORIES I shall remember when I go The dear old Study Hall, The horses in the Gym below, The writings on the wall. Could I forget the broken chairs In Room 207? Or the desk which told of sad affairs Downstairs in Ill? The lo'cker room of 303 XYhere things are never found, And how I used to hate to be In the Office on the ground. The leaky pipes on the second fioor XYhere I'd always get a sprinkle Or the fire gong right near the door VVhich would So softly tinkle??!! I guess you think that I should be Happy to go away. But when you are a Senior free You'1l wish that you 'could stay. -CATHERINE KLINGEL 54 THE ORACLE 1,1 as eggwggzg, KS! A . ' .. il il E f aw :ii f fy v, Z - 4 jul ll :.:nnw.w.'u BASEBALL liaseball, this season, was a creature of queer habits. For instance, jamaica High lSchool's ibaseballl team began the season as potential world-beaters. The play incident to the victories over Stuyvesnt High School and Boys' made us believe that perhaps the days of Kennedy and Brody and our cham- pionship baseball te.am, years ago, would repeat khemselvfes. Not yet, however. A weak-hitting team does not win regularly, and the Red and Blue batting strength was not all that might be desired. XVith few excep- tions, the players didnit hit with too much regularity. The work on the mound was not exceptionally good, but it would win ball games with a helding team behind it, and a sufficiency of hits. However, our team did well, when one considers the many disad- vantages which could hardly be over- come. Several of our best players, could not, for this reason or that. per- form, all of which helps not at all. Then, too- again-and still-the lack of student support did not aid. .lamaica finished in the dumps in the P. S. A. L. but fared better in the other games. Coach Brennan, who is one of the best in the city. will certainly turn out winners in time. The task. how- ever, of immedi.ately 'collecting a group of expert ball-tossers is out of the question- it takes work and an op- portunity for intensive coaching to do that. The players who took part in Ja- 1naica's scrap for baseball acknow- ledgement are Lukorske, Hughes, Hag- lund, Bishop. Gornston, Baer, Eller, Poten, Kisker, Haverstrom, Poulsen, the captain. Gustafeiri, O'Brien, Rich- ards, Stritze, Hardy, Levy. and Chap- man. Daly was manager, with Pan- zarella and XVoods assisting. They worked for us-let's do the right thing for them. SCHOOL SPIRIT- A NEGATIVE QUANTITY? XYhen a newspaper, giving a report of a Jamaica High School baseball game, has reason to sta that a gang of Jamaica High School boys. utterly lacking in school spirit. hied them- selves to the grandstand, where they belched forth jazzy and pathetic dit- ties to the plaintive strains of a banjo- ukelelef' we deserve more than this brilliant bit of excoriation as punish- ment. At the risk of appearing boresome. we urge that the students of Jamaica High School take at least. a superficial show of interest in their teams and activities. ALL TEAM-1926 B SE J. H. s. BA 56 THE ORACLE -I n THE RIFLE TEAM CLIFFORDQ Bovug Hsarssrg Amuauus. Cufmg MR. THoRr-E, CTIGCIIQIIJNESQ KINSEYQ BURLING: Rocx HILL. .ll'y'r. XVhen the athletic letters are distribu- ted this year, Jamaica will once again do honor to a championship team in the form of the Rifle Team.. The many hours devoted regularly and generously to practice on rifie ranges throughout the borough of Queens, have been, to a large degree, responsible for the six out of a possible seven victories for this team. In the seven matches. Jamaica triumphed over Textile High. Richmond Hill High, Boy's High, Thomas Jefferson Ctwicej and George XYashington, and was downed only by Erasmus High. Champions of Queens Borough for a second year in succession! This reminds one of the palmy days again, when Kim- ball Grey, john Grey, Palmer and T homp- son were the backbone of a Jamaica team which was unbeatable throughout prep schools in the United States. XVith the new rifle range in the new building, jamaica will develop a team that Will travel through opposition like a whirlwind. THE ORACLE JAMAICA vs TEXTILE JAMAICA vs T. JEFFERSON Jamaica H. S. Jamaica H. S. S. P. T. S. P. Agrelius .. ...........- 59 85 144 Agrelius ..... .. 60 90 Boyd ....... ...... 3 9 80 119 Kinsey ..... ....... 66 84 Kinsey .. ...... 52 87 139 Jones ....... ....... 6 5 91 Jon-es ....... ...... 6 7 30 137 Herbst ,.,.. ....... 7 3 88 Herbst ..... ....... 7 9 86 16 5 Burling ....,.. ....... 5 6 86 RoCk11i1l ....... -----.- 5 8 84 142 Rockhill ....... ....... 7 9 91 356 500 856 399 530 TC.1't1'le H. S. T. fefrrson s. P. T. S. P. Rudb' ----A-- ------- 4 3 78 121 Lubell ..... .... ........ 3 7 86 Merigone . ....... 64 84 148 Milstein q.4..' . 83 86 Prosser ...... 43 73 116 Koenig --4.4...- -A--,.. 5 5 82 Cusack ----- ------- 2 1 77 98 Davidowitz .... ....... 8 5 95 Harper ...... 58 68 126 Barfleld .q-q-q- .---,- . 66 92 H9959 ------ -----4 6 1 84 145 Feldman . ....... 63 70 290 464 754 429 471 ERAZTLQS VS AVAZFICA 1611110115611 H. S. . a mu . . S. P. S. P. T. Q Bernat ..... . ...... 79 ss 167 Qgfihus -'--- ---'-- 12 8 27 Converse ....... 69 87 156 K81 C ' ' 42 9 Brown ..... ,...... 6 9 92 161 msey ' ---'- 9 0 S6112 .... ...... 8 2 89 171 ENT '-'- ----- --'---' 6 1 91 London ....,. 83 92 175 Refkifl -'1-'1-- --'---- 7 8 85 Lindsay ....... ......... 7 2 86 158 OC '1 -1r-1'- ------- 4 0 88 454 534 988 322 520 Jamaim H. S. T' J8fff '80 S. P. T. S, P, Ag1'61il1S .. ...... Davidowitz ,,4. -'-.,-, Q 1 Boyd ....... ....... 5 2 so 132 Koenig .,.. ,.,,,, 4 3 73 Kinsey ........ ...... 6 7 83 140 Lubell ,.... ,.,.,,, 7 3 84 jones ....... ....... 7 0 85 155 C-rand ,..., ..,.,,. 1 4 60 H'CI'bSt ...R ....... 71 86 157 Ornstein . ...... . 41 77 ROCkh11l ....... ....... 7 5 88 163 Feldrnan ,,.--., 63 76 398 502 900 325 461 57 T. 150 150 156 161 142 170 l-. 929 T. 123 169 137 180 158 133 900 T. 135 133 136 152 158 128 842 T. 182 116 157 74 118 139 786 58 THE ORACLE JAMAICA vs RICHMOND HILL JAMAICA vs GEoRGE XVASHINGTON Jamaica H. S. Jamaica, S. P. T. S. P. T. Boyd ...... ........ 5 9 82 141 Agrelius .,... ....... 6 5 88 153 jones ...... ........ 6 2 81 143 Kinsey ..... .... 58 90 148 Herbst .,..... ,.,...,. 7 6 82 158 Herbst ..,,. ,...,.. 9 1 76 167 Burling ..... ........ 7 0 79 149 jones .....,. ....... 8 0 84 164 Rockhill .... ........ 7 3 83 155 Boyd ....... ....... 4 7 98 145 Clifford ...... .,... 5 6 84 140 Rockhill ..... ,...... 7 7 95 172 366 521 887 418 531 949 . . GIRLS' ATHLETIC Richmond H111 S. P. T' ASSOCIATION Egberson ....... .,.,.... 44 88 132 Faculty Adviser: Miss Henken Uhl ............ ..,..... 6 4 86 150 The events of the G. A. A. are bas- Petersen ....... ........ 4 5 77 122 ketball, hockey, swimming, horseback Doremus .....,. ........ 4 9 65 114 riding, basketball throw for distance, Soeldiner ....... ..... 4 8 51 99 and walking. Inter-class games are Casagrande ....,, ,..,. 3 7 85 122 played by the basketball teams, and - -- --- the members of the winning team are 287 452 739 presented with pins. The hockey took place last fall at King's Park. The JAMAICA VS BOYS, HIGH girls completed the required eight les- famaxim H. S. sons of hockey, under the supervision S. P. T. of a coach. The swimming takes place Agrees ........ ......... 7 8 73 151 in WQQWHYS at 3 ,POOL m.,.BfOrk' Boyd .glg 60 94 154 yn. e girls are unc er t e 1I'CC1lOl1 Kinsey 39 89 128 of a special coach from .the Girls Jones --wu 64 83 147 Branch. The Horseback Riding Club Herbst -VAWD 63 61 124 meets on -Saturday morning at the Rockhm 51 82 133 Hollis Riding Club. It is customary to hold a contest at the end of each season. The com etitors are divided 355 488 843 into groups according to their ability to ride. The n.ame of the champion Boys' High rider is inscribed upon the cup which S. P. T. is in the possession of the club. The VVallach ..... ......... 7 2 82 154 champion for 1924 was Mary Lewis, Rositzhe ....... ........ 5 4 80 134 and for 1925, Edna Courtenay. Dunn .... . ......... ..... 3 5 83 118 G. A. A. pins are issued every year Zolotroffe ...... ..... 7 9 85 164 for the girls participating in three Callahan ....... ........ 6 2 83 145 events. They must attend eight les- Rosenberg ........ ........ 4 8 77 125 sons of each of the three selected. The ' - -- 1- athletic awards will be made at the 350 490 840 Athletic Assembly. THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TRACK TEAM-1926 THE ORACLE 61 HARDY WINS RUNNING BROAD JUMP TITLE FOR JAMAICA BY CLEARING 19 FT., 112 IN.g WAGNER, THIRD Red and Blue Chalks up 30 Points in Boro Track Meet. Ths 22nd annual Queensboro high school track and field meet was held on Saturday, June 5, at the ,Astoria Field, L. I. City. Although the point trophy was carried off by Newtown, Jamaica High School marked up 30 points, which is a fine showing. Ed Hardy was Jamaica's out-standing star of the day, for he won the running broad jump by clearing l9 feet, HM inches. Wagner, another Jamaica man, took third place in this event. Vtforden came second in the 50-yard dash. Lawson Painter took fourth place in the 100-yard dash, l00 pound class, while Feinstein took selcond hon- ors for the Red and Blue in the 100- yard dash, junior. In the senior l00- yard dash, Hardy and Mohr, of .Ta- maica, took third and fourth places, respectively. The time was ten and one-half seconds. -Iimmy Dineen and Pat Cello grabbed off third and fourth places in the 220-yard dash, senior class. The time was 24 2-5 seconds. XYord did best sebond in the run- ning broad jump, 100-pound class. Ed- win Hardy captured the running broad jump title for jamaica by clearing 19 feet HM inches and Frank Wagner took third place. The junior high jump netted Jamai- ca H. S. in the person of M. McKeith second pla'ce. Newtown won the shot put events by just 16 inches. Their entry putted the shot 40 ft., 10 inches, and our own Ed Hardy hurled the sphere just a Summing the whole event up, ja- maic.a fared very well, although not as well as Mr. Copeland had planned for and pinned his hopes on. POTEN ELECTED CAPTAIN OF BASKETBALL TEAM FOR NEXT SEASONg HUGHES IS MANAGER George fOoftyj Poten has been elect- ed captain of the basketball team of Jam- aica High School. Charley Hughes, of baseball fame, is to manage the Red and Blue quintet next season. Poten has Howie Poulson and Pete F. Marino as forwards, Haglund as center Seems and J. Marino as guards. The team will be a veteran combina- tion and with two all-star performers as Poten and Poulson as its nucleus, the Red and Blue basketeers should Inake a strong bid for the borough title. SPORTS OF SORTS john jeffords, at Columbia-he was a famous J. H. S. athlete-is consider- ed one of the best half-milers in that college and is still a co1ner. Frank XYolcott-you remember him -was a member of the freshman foot- ball team at Princeton, last fall, but sickness kept him out most of the season. He intends to try out for lacrosse and crew, also. Keep it up, Frank! Pulvy's football was on'ce a part of N. Y. U., where he played quarter- back. Joe Matthews played football for Ja- maica before he starred at guard for Manhattan College. Al Duibond is another of our quon- dam football men who later played the big circuit. Al plays tackle for C. C. N. Y. Lee Trantum, last year's flashy right end, is wrestling for Lehigh and play- mere 39 feet, 6 inches. ing' ffCShmaI1 football. 62 THE ORACLE CLASS STATISTICS Best Leader ..... Most Optimistic .. Most Talkative .... Did Most for School Quietest ........... VVittiest ..... Most Studious . .. Most Athletic Most Artistic .... No No Nanette Ben I-Iur ...... Sunny ........... Alias the Dea'con .... One of the Family .. The VVisdom Tooth Love 'Em and Leave Love in a Mist .... Bunk of 1926 .... The Cocoanuts ..... . One Man's NVoman Great God Brown .. Abie's Irish Rose .. Song of the Flame . Pomeroy's Past . .. Laff Th.at Off ....... Is Zat So .......... The Vagabond King 111 BOY GIRL XYillia1n Klare ..... Maxine Carson ,, , Elwood S.auerbrei, Katherine Klingel . . . Clarence Herman .... Dorothy Ross Robert jones .. .... Rose Rorech .. . Edwin Bishop ....... Musa McKim . . . Anson lYeeks ..... Dorothea Brown Adrian VVeinberg, Catherine Curran .. . Edwin Hardy ...... Vivian Toohill Milton Rich . .. .... Ruth Schmidt STAR GAZING Musa McKim Harold Alexander . . . Maxine Carson . . . . . . . . Robert Jones . . Bernard Rabinowitch . . . . Adrian VVeinberg XYilliam Klare . . . . .. Viv. and Ed. . . . . Clarence Herman . . Slocum and Parisi Rose Rorech . .. Our Own Dorothea . . . . .. Norma Kelly . . . Hortense Milton . . . Anson VVeeks . . . Helen Budriski . . . . Abraham Blank . . . . Gustave Faas The Importance of Being Earnest .. . ........ 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X f Q i ' L sw JMU' if if? .J f -P' .l 01 llllllli .Illll 1 'sf-f - i f I U , miiiiii Nl mm e ff , 7 4 mu..-ro 4z:e:-Hao LATIN IS PRACTICAL IN THE BUSINESS WORLD A letter from the Presideifzt of the National Bank of Chicago. If a boy is to achieve great success, he will need a well-trained mind. A mind trained to concentrated study, to careful analysis of the subject in hand and to be content with nothing short of the complete mastery of it, is the best equipment for business life a young man can possess. A letter from the President of the W'este1'n Electric Coiizjmiiy. It has always been my opinion that the chief value of education is not in what is left in the memory, but is in the training of the mlindg and that either in business or in the professions, a gen- eral training of the mind should precede specialization. The comparison between education and the plowing of a field is an old one but a good one. Education prepares the mind for the work of after life as the plowing prepares the field. Different kinds of studies, as mathe- matics, languages, and philosophy furnish diiferent kinds of training. In my opin- ion, the study of latin to the extent that it is carried on in a high school is of more practical benefit than many of the studies of the common schools. A Letter of an Attorney-General of the U. S. A knowledge of Elementary Latin is of much practical value to everybody in whatever walk of life he may be en- gaged. My own observation and exper- ience has confirmed this belief very strongly. As a matter of fact, I fre- quently have occasion to regret that I did not keep my own knowledge of the clas- sics more actively brushed up. WHAT IT MEANS NOT TO KNOW LATIN To have had no Latin at all practic- ally means that you do not know the logic or understand the categories of general grammar and those forms of languages which are at the same time forms of thoughtg that the difficulty of learning French or Spanish is tripled for you, and the possibility of really understanding them, forever precludedg that you have no key to the terminology of science and philosophy, to law and international law Latin, druggist's Latin, botanist's Latin, physician's Lating when Judge, Life, or Punch allude t0 classical mythology-as they frequently doeyou don't 'see the joke. THE ORACLE 65 vifiwi tilts' -I f . Aff' vi rx .J 1 ii l ll e I 'f il , - Q -,-,Hi EM: ,cy lj J Q AW- U 'Ja F se eeee 4. i ,AWWMI If nv if , xv J 'LT is ,WFQK maapf-ma it 13:5 ,,f - .l, Q . THE DRAMATIIC CLUB back and at- of dramatics It is interesting to look tempt to recall the history in Jamaica High School. VVith the stu- dent memory of necessity limited almost entirely to a four year span, any accurate account of such an organization is prac- tically impossible, without relying on the aid of the faculty. Let us see how much we can remember without their help. Miss W'ard founded the society at least ten years ago, when, in her person was concentrated the Flocution Department of H. S. One of the earliest mem- ories I have of achievement by the club, was a huge pageant held during the war on the lawn at King Manor Fark. How many of you remember Forrest Huff as l3onibo in the minstrel at the Training School, when he took Al lol- son'5 part, as only Forrest could, in some selected scenes from nlllllllliflu lthanks to Mr. Iolson for his courtesyl? How many of these productions do you remember? The VX'onder llat The Florist Shop The Shoes That Danced -Christmas Carol I,'Aiglon Sham Henry V You see even your Chronicler's memory won't carry him back more than a measly seven productions, hardly more than the total of one ter1n's work. One other achievement that the Drama- tic Club has attained is the contest held annually for the Declamation Cup, pos- sibly I should say cups for there is a Senior and Junior cup. The Senior cup is the great mystery, for I believe that only Miss Jones, Mr. Yosburgh and the writer of this blurb knows the secret of the modest donator's name. It may be interesting to know that our school has turned out several more or less successful-struggling, if you will- actors, in the person of such alumni as Bill Griffith, 'Tune Cochrane. Forrest Huff. Olivia Haemer. Grace Voss and S. Thomas Gomez. Quite a list, eh , wot? Much should be said of Miss ulones' tireless efforts on the clubls behalf, as well as of the valuable services rendered by Mrs. Ilfeiiicr and Mrs. Brandt. NVQ are fortunate in having there such splen- did artists--yes, I believe that I am more than stating the truth when I say that any people who can mount a pro- duction in the manner in which these three people produced The Chimes of Normandyn-are artists. 66 THE ORACLE I r F 0 RV M my . FORUM ARTIUM NOTES As Commencement draws near, we teachers of the Art Department are finding it very hard to say good-lvye- yes, as hard .as you graduates-be cause, with your going we are losing some very dear little friends. Our four long years of conta'ct have been a source of the keenest pleasure and enjoyment to us and, it is with real regret that We see them draw to a close. Faced at times with bitter dis- couragement due to the disinterested- ncss of those whom we are so eager to tire with a love of all that is fine in Art, the eager, painstaking, unsel- hsh attitude of those willing and eager to learn have been a source of double inspiration to us. To such students as Helen Knapp- man, ,Xlice Matthews, Evelyn Muller, Milton Rich. Marie Ruffin. and Ruth Schmidt and to many others too nu- merous here to mention, ever eager willing and splendidly enthusiastic goes thc credit of having kept the standards oi' the Art Department ever where we have always sought to place them. To these students, as they go, we would say-God-speed! To them we would express the wish that in their future work they may continue in that same fine spirit what they have here at their dear old Alma Mater started so nobly and S0 well. To those who come after, we are expressing the hope that they in like measure may imbibe some of that same spirit and enthusiasm so that in the future we may carry on to even higher goals. SUCCESSFUL POSTERS In the re'cent city-wide If'lealth Day poster contest, jamaica High School received three awards. Second prize-livelyn Muller. First lflonorable Mention-Alice Klatthews. Second lflonorable Mention-Helen linappman. Congratulations, girls! You have done well for Jamaica. XYhy. papa. this is roast beef! ex- claimed little XYillie at dinner on the evening that the boss was present as the guest of honor. M015 course, said the father, what of that Pi' XYhy, you told mamma this nior- ning that you were going to bring .a 'muttonheadi home for dinner this eveningf' was the reply. THE oR,xCL12 67 . llllllll mm A 1 5- 1 F l Q 'T il H H F - was ii TTS! wif? ififff -1' The future scenes ol conflict at which we shall tind some of our grad- uates are: XY. G. Faas-Columbia XY. Richards-Cornell T. Sauerbrun-Poly Tech Lauer-Cornell M. Genovese-N. Y. U. C. Herman-N. Y. U. G. Ammerman-C. C. N. Y. lf. Hardy-Syracuse T. Ryan-Poly Tech F. Foley-Annapolis Xl. Rich-.Xrt Sf.udeut's league T. M1'uezek-'l.'harmacy School l. Shniper-C .C N. Y. R. Le Xlaitre-Columbia .'X. 'XYishnefsky-St. hlohn's R. Jones-Tlarvard B. Rabinowitch-N. Y. U. A. lllank-Tv. of Yirginia 9. Levy-U. of .-Xlalmama C. Fields-lirooklyn T'oly lil. lfller-C. C. N. Y. ll. Klein-N. Y. U. A. Fippinger--Columhia R. Knell-Rennselaer l'oly C. XYhite-Columbia T. my-N. Y. U. George F. Pooley, '22. has just received his .-X. U. degree and also an invitation to Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity. He is attending Columbia College of Physi- cians and Surgeons. Mervin Pollack, class of '25, is run- ning for secretary of the class of '29 at Columbia. Paul Stein, former J. H. S. hurdler, is doing good work at Brooklyn Col- lege of l'harmacy. Vera Hart, chairman of the pin and ring committee of the class of xlune. '25. is doing some very excellent art work at Pratt Institute. Leonard lJrogin is at N. Y. Lf. Alexander Gerry, class of YZ, is play- ing in the New York University show. lle is one ot the XYashington Square Players. F. li. Hurling, class of '19, is prac- tising dentistry in Kireal Neck. l.. T. lleury l'ine, class of ,25, is taking a pre-law 'course at Columbia. lilliot Titifany is now a married man. :I Sali Simon and Fmil lloru are at llroolclyn Poly. Ifli lloran. class of '25, is at Ford- ham. .X Quick XYorkeri'tl las the son you sent away to college got his degree yet? l should say so. XYhy he wrote last week that the faculty had called him in and given him the third de- gree. That hoyis ambitious! 68 THE ORACLE i .3ji 'gi'26ii5f:7:2f af: .wig-1-4-.Lf f-1'fq532'2'f'-'QCQ 15:3 X 53, .mar .--'v sv, ,. --:nv--,,.-.aes-Q--1 -.-, i.:..L?:l. 1.11.3 'igggn pl1, z,.e.7L.:.,u ?. :u Z xr Q- .L or y,-.n,a'.,,,1ni' vr,.p-xo -'fu s,, 1- 1 .- Z-1 -, ,,- -':?5 ?1tf g - - - . a - Pr ' a' '-- , WND! ' i:f' if' F.aQi.11: 1 'i:fQ:i'.' vt' y if ---, is ' l ii l 1 i l l 5 4 . A X ' r 752-1 - f 3'- - f-v Y-ul? -T.. , . 11 va- .1-KM-Sf 1 -2- Tho Monroe Dortrine-Most of your stories are unusually well written, and on account of the variation in theme, prove rather absorbing. Book Lovers' Lane is decidedly a helpful guide to good literature. Don't you think a few cartoons or illustrations of some kind would greatly add to the appearances of the magazine? The Sedan-The appearances of one- act plays among the other kind of litera- ture is a delightful diversion. The Per- sonals department deserves praise for its originality, though this quality pervades the entire paper. The Chronicle has received a hearty welcome to our midst. The magazine is well worth waiting for. VVe enjoyed the stories and sport news especially, but consider the addition of jokes and per- haps a cartoon a needed improvement. The idea of illustrating poetry is a good one since it beautifies the poem as well as the magazine. The Gargoyle says of us: We have arrived at the conclusion that the Oracle,' is one of the best high school publications in the city. Its editorials are instructive, its cuts impressive, its jokes humorous, the poems original and worthwhile, and its essays and school short stories very interestingf, Cardinal Notes-XN'e should suggest placing all material of a kind in one place in the magazine. Your school is unusually fortunate in having so many artists. Un the whole your paper is very attractive. The Gargoyle-Your essays are very instructive and worth-while reading. However, the serious tone of that section of the paper might be offset by some- thing light and amusing in another. Hu- mor and cartoons would add a bit of fun. How much more attractive is the paper that contains a few illustrations. The Broadcaster-Welcome stranger! Your paper is exceedingly well-balanced for one of its size. We note with plea- sure that the material has been contri- buted mainly by the pupils of the various grades, This practice must make the paper of great interest to the school in general. XV here are your poets? They should do their part too. lNhy not comment on a few exchanges in each issue? The Dragon-XVe recognize you as an old friend. Xlihere have you been hiding this term? Your generous store of literature is the best feature in the maga- zine. The school notes, athletics and club news are decidedly of interest Try to sprinkle a few of those many Uadsl' with some humor, for on this point you are sadly lacking. THE ORACLE 69 EQ QA Vi 1' - ','2' givin LOUD YEAU5 OR MODE GDAMMAN2 SCUOOL YQ' M 4 ' I:-DQSIJWRN 1 1fl-- WW 5 4 xujepzmesr mme m me xvopw S Awmvss Wu DEN35 OLFEWNG' LI' womofsus wueuc Cnoxvo us TO GDEET ' -jggfjg I-HM, pvscovQQ5LJlS ACT on QFFEQWG I5 NOT So GOOD AND LHMSELP NOT SO GQHK 91 U ins uolzxlrnsv BLING xs DIMMQD AN? I f mi ugcogs AWAY efxcw Ano Sfrs DOWN X fl M 3 ,, 1 I ' Eg giqb l W ik J .94 5-I SODLXOMODE ' SESS ww ADL GRADUALLY Bs- - Gwvmuve xo NOTICE um Arm oe- . , CIDES me WOQLD xs Now so DAD f X .QV X Ti' , ACTEQ ALL , , mel X s If U ,..- HU. V 14 , 1' X x ':: 'v C N U, by QQ MJUNIOQ 15 Qngeren f f ' we Gmmo , I i DASWOI1 WE 'W' ' ScuooL xvuo IN' I x.: TDODUCES mm . I To owen MQM- 'Q I A seas on me 'H INTQLLIGQNCIA ka smwm -' v X W-COMES ONE OP TUESOCKALLLITE Arm WALVJ5 Ofv Am X A5 'T WERE THAT DEcuL1AQ,VLQASANT reeufve on V X El-ATION COME-5 OUT OP umuvg AND gNvgl-OD 5 WS X wuom bsmo AND owcg Mons me IS E ' A THE 'GREATEST mms uv THC xvonw' QAONK 17 ei ' BUT ALAS. Nov 1:09 Lowe flop ug'5 G0'NG T0 COLLEGE WHERE use XWLLTAKQ A mov sam me AGAIN! 70 THE ORACLE ADDRESSES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF JUNE, 1926 ABRAMS, ANNA 110 Onslow lace, Kew Gardens. ALEXANDER, HAROLD 14809-86th Ave., Jamaica. ALT, CARRIE 2747 Atlantic Ave., Bklyn. BAER, NVALTER 19620-90th Ave., Hollis. BELLMER, HULDA 136 Flushing Ave., Jamaica. BETHGE, GERTRUDE 284 Eldert Lane, Bklyn. BISHOP, EDWIN 10151-132nd St., Richmond Hill BIERACK, MILDRED 8922-197th St., Hollis. BLANK, ABRAHAM 42 Grand Ave., Jamaica, BLOCK, EMMA 9018-138th Place, Jamaica. BOOKE, DOROTHY 9045-148th St., Jamaica. BOHMER, ALFRED 13910 Queens Blvd., Jamaica. BAUMGHART, BEATRICE 9265-217th St., Queens Village. BONDY, RUTH 87 Union Ave., Jamaica. BRADY, KATHLEEN 12182-133rd St., So. Ozone Pk. BROWN, DOROTHEA 353 New York Ave., Jamaica. BUDRISKI, HELEN Springfield Ave., Jamaica. BUTLER, HELEN 15310-88th Ave., Jamaica. CARSON, MAXINE z 8751 Santiago Ave., Hollis. COHN, ROBERT 153425 Hillside Ave., Jamaica CLARKE, EMMA 37 Franklin Str., Jamaica. CONKLIN, ARIEL 214 Shelton Ave., Jamaica. -COOPER FRANCES 163 Richmond St., Bklyn. CROVVLEY, MARGARET 112th Road, Queens Village. CURRAN, CATHERINE 44 Hardenbrook Ave., Jamaica DAMON, GORDON 9 Park Ave.. Jamaica. DAVID, MINNIE Merrick Road. Jamaica. DAY, WINIFRED 12322-135th St., So. Ozone Pk. DAY, THEODORE 451 McDonough St., Bklyn. DOUGHTY, GRACE 59 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica. EDELSTEIN, MADELINE 8 Middleton St., Jamaica. EHRLICH, GEORGE 740 Sylvester Ave., Jamaica. ELBRACHT, WILHEMINA 11026-196th St., Hollis. ELLER, BENJAMIN 8421-168th St., Jamaica. EPSTEIN, DOROTHY 8971-212th St., Bellaire. EXNER, ANNA 124 Fluushing Ave., Jamaica. FAAS, GUSTAVE 1516 Van Wyck Ave., Dunton. FELDMAN, ANNA 122 Grand Ave., Jamaica. FERRIS MILDRED 328 Hinsdale Ave., Jamaica. FIELDS, CHARLES 8849-179th Place, Jamaica. FIPPINGER, ALFRED 9511 Van Wyck Ave., Jamaica. FOLEY, FRANK 10 Lafayette St., Jamaica. FOVVLER, DOROTHY 9810-218th St., Queens. GOODIS, JULIA 110 Lincoln Ave., Jamaica. GROSS, EDNA 683 Belmont Ave., Bklyn. HANFORD, COREVA 8806 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica HARDY, EDW. A. J. Palatina Ave., Hollis. HAVERSTROM, CHRIS Z8 Canal St., Jamaica. HELLER, VIVIAN 21216-93rd Ave., Queens. HENNINGS, ELIZABETH 5 Remington St., Jamaica. HERMAN CLARENCE 229 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica HOFER, EDITH 366 Ridgewood Ave. Brooklyn. HOFFMAN SOL 153 Flushing Ave. Jamaica. HOLLANDER, RUTH 398 Hillside Ave. Jamaica. HULBERT, RAYMOND 9902 216th Queens Village. IRWINE, ELEANORE 220-05 93rd Ave. Queens. JANUSZAK, HELEN Laurelton, L I. JONES ROBERT 259 Brevoort Ave., Kew Gardens. JOSEPH, WALTER 71 Willow St., Jamaica KELLY, NORMA 224-28 Chestnut St., Oueens Village KISKER, HENRY 8736 133 St., Richmond Hill. KLARE. WILLIAM 143-12 Hillside Ave. Jamaica. KLEIN, HILDA Jamaica, N. Y. KLINGEL, CATHERINE 132-17 Foch Blvd. South Ozone Park. THE ORACLE KNAPPMAN, HELEN 27 Terrace Ave., Jamaica. KRUMBACH, JEAN 20 Maxwell Ave., Jamaica. LOUIS, MADELINE 12005-132 St. Ozone Park. LIGHTBOURN, CORNELIA 9103-218 St., Queens LEVY, HERBERT 12 Amherst Ave., Jamaica. LEVY, SAMUEL 19100 Maple Ave., Hollis. LEONHARD, HELEN 9036-178th St., Jamaica. LENZ, NORMA 8413 164th St. Jamaica. LAMAITRE, ROY 2 Avelon Ave. Jamaica. MCDONALD, KATHLEEN 8951 135 St. Richmond Hill, IXIACLEAN, ENID 4 Franklin Pl., Jamaica. MCKIM, MUSA 44 Dfelap St., Jamaica. MCXVHIRTER, ALICE 17017- 104 Ave., Jamaica. MATTHEWS, ALICE 31-172 St., Jamaica. MELMAN, MILDRED 503 South St., Jamaica. MILTON HORTENSE 172-05 Kendrick Rd., Jamaica. MINTZ, MARCELLE 84-70 Norwich Ave., Jamaica. MOORE, YETIVE 97 Liverpool St., Jamaica. MRUCZEK, THEODORE 180 Allen St., Jamaica. MUIR, FLORENCE Herkmer St., St. Albano. MULLER, EVELYN 153-18 Grove St. Jamaica. MURRAY, CONSTANCE 15-36 Van Wyck St., Richmond Hill. NAPPO, JOSEP'H 523 Logan St.. Broklyn. NUDEL, NETTIE 129 Soiuth St. Jamaica. OSIAS, ANNA 1 Jamaica Creek, Springfield. PACELLA, MADELINE 4141-13 Hillside Ave., Queens PARISI, THOMAS Central Pk. L. I. PATRIZIO, SILVIO 168-161 St., Jamaica. RABINOWITCH BERNARD 8522-161 St,, Jamaica. RAPELJE, SARAH 18 Walnut Ave. Rockville Center. REIMER, GEORGE 36 Amherst Ave., Jamaica. RICHARDS, VVILLIAM 198-20 112th Ave., St. Albans. RICH, MILTON 124-80 Metropolitioin Ave., Kew Garden. RIEGER, EDWARD 8924 183 St., Jamaica. RIEKERT, EDWARD 10 Irving Place Queens. ROSE, DOROTHY St. Albans L. I. ROTHSCHILD, DOROTHY 11 Brenten Court. Jamaica RORECH, ROSE Merrick Road, Jamaica. RUEFIN, MARIE 169-20 Cumberland St. Jamaica RYAN, VVILLIAM 30 Grand Ave. Jamaica. SARAVVAISAKY, ISODORE. 20 Berger Place Jamaica. SAUERBERI, ELVVOOD 18 Porterfield Place, Freeport. SAUERBRUN, GORDON 9222-177 St., Jamaica. SCHAFFER, REBECCA Brooklyn N. Y. SCHMIDT, RUTH 8821-144 St., Jamaica. SHINSKI, MINNIE 246 Crescent St. Brooklyn. SHNIPER, ISRAEL 188-38 Jamaica Ave., Hollis. SMITH, L. JEANETTE 455 Grant Ave., Brooklyn SMITH, T. JEANETTE 453 Grant Ave. Brooklyn. STATE, HILD 109-150 St., Jamaica. STEINBERGKER, HENRY 172-25 Jamaica Ave STEINBUCK, MARION Cheshester Ave., Hollis THOMAS, GLADYS 8818-138 St., Jamaica. TOOHILL, VIVIAN 81 Hillside Ave., Jamaica. TROPEY, ANNA 79 Beaufort, Jamaica. XVALDMAN, MARGARET 337 Autumn Ave. Brooklyn. VVALK, JOSEPHINE Kaplan and Degraw Ave., Jamaica WEINBERG, BERTHA 491 Liberty Ave., Brooklyn. VVEINBERG, ADRIAN 146 St., Jamaica WESTMAN MARGUERITE 99-19 115 St., Queens Village. XVHEELER, FLORENCE '111-17 167 St., Jamaica VVINOKUR, SOLOMAN 107-472 164 St. Jamaica.. XVISBAUER, JOHN 14 Merrick Road Jamaica. VVHITE, EDWARD 148-15 58 Drive, Jamaica. VVHITE LEO 123 Beaufort St.. Jamaica. VVHITE, MARGARET 123 Beaufort St., Jamaica. ZIEGLER, VERA 5077 Beaufort Ave., Richmond Hi 72 THE ORACLE X 3 ,ti f V 55 4 J 'V1, , . W, ' 'Il r F- e'L'1!f'i!ha.... Wx 1 U f - ......- WGA-3 , ' .2 3 .ll . . Put! gg 4'-W I illmljj ,,u. .- lil'il'j,,,, lllllk. . 'Jig' mt wx he - ig xv jffffi 11, lilnllci ifo is .ix is I C ., ,. L A minister was very much disturb- ed one Sunday upon seeing a small boy in the gallery of the hhurch pelt- ing the people in the pews below with peanuts. As the good man looked up, the boy cried out: You tend to your preaching, minister. and I'll keep them awake. Sailor: I just saw some orange peels and banana skins Hoating on the water. s1r.', Columbus: VVas there any chew- ing gum ? Sailor: No, sir. Columbus: 'Then we must be near the IVest Indiesg it certainly can't be America. History has never told us what hap- pened to Lincoln when he hit the third rail. I posed for a great .artist today. I-Ie's painting my picturef' Yes? VVh.at did he say? VVanted to know what color I wanted my nose painted. A little rouge, a little curl A box of powder. a pretty girl' A little rain, away she goes A homely girl with a freckled 1 11056. Two hunters in the North Carolina woods had chased a wild cat to a clear- ing and were terrified to see the beast jump into the window of a cabin from which the sound of a woman's voice had just been heard. Friend husband sat on the porch rocking comfortably. For heaven,s sake is your wife in there? screamed one of the hunters. Yeah Good Gracious, man, get busy! A wildcat just jumped into the window. Yeah? 'Well, let him get out the best way he can. I got no use for the pesky critters anyway. Danged if I'ni goin' to help him. Young Lady Qto little colored boy washing handsj- How do you know, Rastus. when your hands are blean? Little Colored Boy- VVhen de wa- tah's oily, miss. if The bride and groom were visiting Denver. They stopped at a restaurant. A Hip young waitress waited on them. 'tXVould you care for some honey- moon salad? she asked. XVhat is it? asked the confused groom. just lettuce alone, replied the waitress. THE ORACLE SNAPPY STYLES FUR STUDENTS IN 2 PANTS SUITS 1 . ffg ff T ear gf Jul rv 7 3? ,G 1,1 I X iq !-3 7 J -1 I W f l, . I A 'sa tj. ' X M. 1 5 ,iz 1 fi -1-is 5 ,QQ lg' 3.153 1 f 'L 1, 'x l 'atm U Q at 16,1 ,a. ' ' fn P' , 15 42256 Sgr' FS, 4 1 1 1 I fre' 2 me F 'QQ 4 tfri ' AA E1-1,2 s ec a Q at 1 v 3 I Y r 1 3 1 F . . ' I 2 4, 3 I , 1, ii P., 'gig 35 i 5 Q 3 9 55? r 14' 4 551 .1 l 5? If . ' M tl' ,S Q S ' if St 'is -' 1' fl r L ' V I REQ 'il' ' ' V al l T 4 5 . ef, vi' -E 'aff '. Q jjj .1 ,411 f , ,. W ' 'I 'F - 5 '- 5: ' T 255315 E 1 ilgffipff T LQ: JI ff -- gg-. ii-19' .....2 2 uf' Roxy Clothes is the choice of every young man because of unusal savings unparalleled values unbeatable styles unexcelled tailoring A ROXY 2 Pants Suit is as welcome as :1 diplomaf' DIRECT FROM oUR FAcToR1Es 5 TO YoU 5232 NO NDNF. LOWIP MIDLAN- PRICES 50 ALTERATIONS FREE ' nuxv ffrux' TUPGUATS Vest Free new C010I' t o n e s, finest weaves, 100272: A11 Wool. Two Wonder Low and Prices. 829.50 S23-ggd No other prices No 061223532 .S'f1tisfc1cf1'0zz GZtIH'fIllfCUtl1 01' fifflllfj' Btlfkv H XlEI'lElLll!l'll' E5 -5 f IEIPE-E THREE BIG STORES Jamaica Store: 160-09 JAMAICA AVENUE New York Store: Near 160th St., Jamaica, N. Y. Jersey Store: 981 THIRD AVE. 126 NEWARK AVE. Bet. 58th and 59th Sts. Stores in Other Principle Cities Cor. Grove Street, New York City jersey City, N. J. 74 THE ORACLE A SPENDTHRIFT SIGH Break, break, break on thy cold gray shores, O' sea, But though you break forever, You'l1 ne'er be as broke as me! Theoretical- Do you believe in spirit return ? Practical- Sure, I voted for it. PROHIBITION ITEM- Professor Qin an engineering classj -- lVhatls 'a dry dock ? Student- A physician who won't give out prescriptionsf' Lives of great men oft remind us, As we o'er their pages turn That we, too, may leave behind us Letters that we ought to burn. -Exchange. Prof fattempting to be witty in a geom. 'classj- And can any of you gentlemen tell me where has my poly- gon? Student Cin the rearj- Up a geom- tree, sir. I bet on a brave horse to-day. Brave? I should say so. He 'chased the other horses clear around the track. 'Tm going to the dogs, said the man as he set out to visit the famous kennels. First Prof7 Did you tell your usual joke to the class this morning? Second Prof- Yes, I saw four of them laugh. First Prof- That's not bad. WVho were they? 1 Fellows who were repeating the course. Oh, what a pretty child! Is it a little boy? 4'You can see it ainlt a big one: can't you ? A cautious m.an buying yeast, rai- sins, and sugar at the grocery store, may avoid suspicion by including salt, pepper, and lard in his order. Patron- Do you serve lobsters here?', VVaiter- Certainly, we cater to every one. Our idea of a total loss is for a young man to write sonnets to his loved one's eyebrows while she's at home pluck- ing them. - He went into a restaurant, and the girl who came to take his order said, live got calves, brains, frogs' legs, chicken's liver and- Good gracious ! he interrupted her, you ought to see a doctor. W'hile he was making his way about his platoon one dark night, a sargeant heard the roar of a G. 1. Can over- head and dived into a shell hole. It was already occupied by the sargeant's head. A :moments silence-a long, deep breath, and then- Is that you Sarge? That's me. Hot dog! I was just waiting for you to explodef' Molly has just returned from the seaside. Did she get brown? No-I think his n.ame was Thomp- son. f 0 ff o THIC ORACLE I3 fs SILVEQ Qifnfi if 4 neun' Lyer-Kin Vanity for LOOSE fare pow- der. Fxquixitely jkfhioned of nirkel-Jilver, it is my light W L88 and dainty af cl thin wntrb. U . E . 552.00 L R FUM EUR at lbs' better Jlaops Please men-tion the ORACLE when ivaironising aa'z'c'rtiscr.v. THE ORACLE MISS DU BAR'S SCHOOL OF SECRETARIAL TRAINING FOR EDUCATED GIRLS The School registry includes graduatse of twelve colleges, ten private schools, and many high schools' of Brookly- Long Island and Manhattan. Positions hlled by recent graduates of Miss Dunbar's School with the following employers: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Brooklyn Daily Eagle Brooklyn Institute Bedford Y. M. C. A. City of New York Crowell Publishing Co. Dime Savings Bank Freeport High School Nassau National Bank Mechanics Bank N. Y. Edison Company N. Y. Title 8: Mortgage Co. L. C. Smith 8: Corona Typewriter Underwood Typewriter Co. Every graduate during the past year was placed in a position as soon as she completed her course. CATALOGUE WILL BE MAILED ON REQUEST Applications for fall entrances are now being received. Vacancies limited. 186 JORALEMON STREET Next door to Borough Hall Subway Station Please mention the ORACLE 'when patronizing advertisers. THE ORACLE 77 Founded 1888 NEW YORK SCHOOL Brooklyn Division-cor. Franklin and Jefferson Avenues Two blocks from Fulton Street Tel. Nevins 3791 PREPARES FOR-College entrance-SPECIAL SUMMER COURSES TO MAKE UP HIGH SCHOOL DEFICIENCIES AND TO OBTAIN ADVANCE STANDING DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS Summer Term Opens July 6, 1926 Send for caialoguc and furflzer fvarticulanr. Ce-ed: Two weeks ago I refused to marry your brother, and I hear that he has been drinking heavily ever since. He: Yes, he's the kind of fellow who never knows when to stop .a cel- ebrationf' Bill: f'You have a cold, haven't you? John: VX'l1y yes, how can you tell? Bill: I can see it in your eyes. john: I guess if you looked at Hen Turpin you'd say he had an up- set stomach. Daughter- You can take your fing- er off th.at leak in the pipe now, fa- ther. Father- Thank heaven! Is the plumber here at last? Daughter- No-the house is on fire! The early morning silence was pierc- ed by a heart-rending shriek. Then all was still, save for .a steady sobbing which seemed to tear at our very heart- strings. O still, white form lay on the ground. Towering over it was the awful creature who was responsible for the whole thing. Another cry rent the air: Mother, Henrietta has laid her morning egg. Little Helen, a pretty, intelligent girl, had one fault, she was inclined to be vain. One day while she was looking into the mirror, her father took it upon himself to correct her. VVhy do you always look into the looking glass? I was just thinking how nice I look, she answered. 'fWhy, you mustn't be vain, child. Remember we are all as nature made us, said her father, Did nature make you papa? she asked. Yes, her father replied. Then she answered, looking at him and then at herself in the mirror, Don't you think nature is turning out better work than she used to, papa? F3.1'1llCI'yS IV4ife- Yes, I can give you a job. You can gather the eggs for me if you are sure you won't take anyf' Tramp- You'se can trust me wid anything, lady. I was manager of a bathhouse for fifteen years and never took a bath. VVhat are you crying for, my lad ? Cause fathers invented a new soap substoot, any every time a customer comes in I get washed as an advertisement. THE ORACLE PHILADELPHIA MILWAUKEE BUFFALO ESTABLISHED 1903 INCORPORATED 1924 University Insignia Corporation Zlemellera-illlrhalintn RINGS MEDALS PINS TROPHIES 110-116 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE BEEKMAN 2619 Please 1 ention the ORACLE when pafronizing advertisers THE ORACLE A jewelry designer will open a New York l City studio and teach two or three young l men this well paying trade for a small weekly i tuition. Applicants must have talent for 3 - drawing. Write to CHARLES WILLIAMS MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY BOX 147 B Senior: Say, but isn't he the nut P Co-ed Margie NVhite: Nut? VVhy, he's the whole Ford. Have you heard of the new kind of fruit that's out? The other day I heard a soph saying something about a lye-berry. Bell-hop fatter guest has rung for ten minutesj-- Did you ring, sir? Guest- No, I was tolling. I thought you were dead. At his first wedding engagement a nervous young minister asked, Is it kistomary to cuss the bride? Pat Qto an acquaintancej: Have ye seen the new Workman, Mickey? Sure, he's the thinnest man I ever saw. You're thin, and 1,111 thin, but begorra, he's thinner than the two of us put together. l - - Carrie A. Lewis TEACHER OF l GUITAR 3 MANDOLIN E PIANO UKELELE and y TENOR BANJO l i Purchasing of Instruments p a Specialty. i A sTUD1o T 37 UNION AVENUE j JAMAICA, N. Y. -ff: THE ORACLE ffm' ' Tl ylpixx V .5 X21 no 1 f .A,' iii , i W I Il X X ,fa W f .J X X X ff!! M ft ,MTW x rj WT' ig, ff? QQ- X -'f' J M31 'V ll if 14, at ' L. ' xx, XX I, Y, yi x I f A f-J jx ff '-I X1 1 I 'f x . I :V ! ff 3 I ' ' 6 fx ff ,f 4 , f 4.1 far ff at ' llilj Qilf 71, SA ,X 1 j N, 1 XX! V1 'i ' , I All 5' N ' Wqlffwg' I 'R Nc' I H, lllllh 4 Ll Vg: ' T fi mer.-S-Q Tlflrl- I C- 1' l---1 4f',5--- NN 'ET?.'f :i' 'aiififii' W 3? f'fvQQ'V' J 1 f it 'Z , f5l959'?, ,N '11,---1 'ig'-ig XM f Zn' ff? i rn -,- ff, 'Vi - v K! f J--.,.-.. -' '-If? uf ll H' '-i if ,fi IJ -2 . , ,ff f Q ,. V . NLG: f BEST SPORTS NEWS On the sports news pages of The New York Times you find the fullest, most entertaining news of all s p o r t s - school, college, amateur, professional. News about your own team, and about other schools-- written crisply by a staff of experts and well- informed correspondents. More school and college games are reported in The Times than in any other newspaper. That is why The Times is read by students everywhere who want to be well posted on sports. 0,112 Pm Burk Elimva THE ORACLE 81 Dad: k'Sam, you keep on chewin' so much tobakker an, you'll never be an ole man. Sam: XVell, dad, you's pretty mid- dlin' ole, an' you's allus chewed a lot of tobakker. How old is yer, any- way F Dad: VVell, Sam, I ,specs I'm about 80, but if I hadn't nev.ah chawed no tobakker, I might be a hun'ered by this time. Abie's Children ffreturning home with fatherj : Fader ve vant to ride. Abie Qhailing bus conductorj 1 How much for my Abie and Rachel to Com- mercial Road? Conductor: 'fNothing, if they are under live. Abie: Right you are. Drop 'em at de bottom of Commercial Road. I'll Valk. Conductor: This transfer has ex- piredf' y Girl Scout: No wonder, with all these windows closedf, The teacher was trying to impress upon her pupils the importance of do- ing right at all times and to bring out the answer Hbad habits,', she inquir- ed, VVhat is it we find so easy to get into and so hard to get out of? Silence for a moment, then one lit- tle fellow answered- Bed, Mal Ma! bawled Freddie as the usual morning wash was going on. Do my ears belong to my face or my neck P Ma temporized. VVhy, what's matter? she asked. I w.ant it decided now. Every time you tell Mary to wash my face or my neck, shenwashes my ears too. the MODERN ASTRONOMY Astronomy is l-derful And interesting Zg The earth 3-volves around the sun, And makes a year 4 you. The moon is dead and can't re-5 By laws of phy-6 greatg 'Tis 7 where the stars above D0 nightly scintil-8. If watchful Providence be-9 With good in-10-tions fraughtg Did not keep up this good design XVe should come to o. G. A. BREWSTER james, spell cloth', said the teach- er. James was silent. 'fCome, come, said the tea'cher, you know the word. XVhat is your coat made of F Father's old trousers, replied the boy. May I see the Secretary of Agri- culture Pl' asked the old woman. Well, he is very busy, madam. XVl1at was it you wanted to see him about?,' inquired the prim clerk. 'fAbout a geranium of mine that isn't doing very well, was the answer. How useless girls are today. I don't believe you know what needles are for. f'How absurd you are grandma, protested the girl. Gf course I know what needles are for. They're to make the phonograph play. RIDDLE XVhat is it that has one head, one foot and four legs ? A bed. 82 THE ORACLE YOUR GRADUATION FLOWERS FROM YOUR ALMA MATER FLORIST MERVIN A. BLUMENSTIEL Near Flushing Ave. JAMAICA 4526 Good music has a logic of its owng there is none more secure, and surely none so fascinating, for it leads Cllilflll into the infinite. Mother :- Papa, I wish you'd punish VVillie. He's been such a bad boy. He wouldnyt come in when I called him. He was impudent, he threw a stone through the cellar window, and he?-. Father :-- Oh, come, come! We mustn't be too hard on the boy. It's just youthful spirits. Mother :- And he was fooling with one of the new tubes in your radio set. Father :- What? Let me at him ! Grandma flocking up from paperj It says here that young women are abandoning all restrictions. Now mind, don't let me catch you going out without yours, Ethel ! You Can Succeed With Gregg Shorthand -The system of Champions Since l9Z1 the VVorld's Championship for Speed and Accuracy in shorthand writing has been won four times by writers of Gregg Shorthand. The present champion Martin J. Dupraw is a recent graduate of the New York High School of Commerce. You, too, can win with Gregg Short- hand. It is easiest to learn, easiest to read, easiest to write, and is the swift- est of all systems. Taught in more than 100 schools in the New York Metropolitan- District. THE GHEBG PUBLISHING GU. 20 West 47th Street Telephone: Bryant 7020 THE ORACLE 83 FINANCIAL STATUS OF ORACLE Spring llssue Freshman Issue Receipts Receipts Copies sold 156. x 1670 ..... 3250.50 Copies sold 15c. x 1904 .... 55286.00 Ads. ...................... 143.46 Advertisements paid ........... 119.88 --- T- Total receipts ......... 3393.96 Total receipts ...... .... S 405.88 Expenditures Expenditures Printing .................. 35313.00 Printing ............ .... S 345.00 Cuts .................. 23.64 Cuts ..... . . 35.33 Posters .... 6.00 Printing .... . . 5.00 lncidcntals ... . .. 3.34 Bill R. ........... .. 4.00 i- i- Total expenditures .... 3345.98 Total expenditures .... 3389.33 33393.96 35405.88 345.98 389.33 l -i 347.98 Net Profit 316.55 Net profit fC0lIILI'1lllI'fl on Page 873 .Eel 'W NBR fepHfef01'eSCH0OL STATE BANK lYI.D'G. A FIFTH AVENUE AT 115 STREET Tel. UNlversitg 5149 lUNlVERSlTYl , fiumvensltvi A PREPARATORY .PREPARATORY X.52'.99'-.ff ii LZIWJ' 27726 1 N SCHOQV .gi J 77repanesf3r College zh info 1 1 ' years or less ' I K p 9'repare.sj5r Zusiness zh N A it Q szx months A ,X q 1 . Mil, -f-. , 1' sf' N' K' . 2 ' Qffflf 1 Asia Fon CATALOGUE lx -W I 1 -'f ff' XT? ,U Q ff tells how' and why p R . . 1 l Hunmueus or sxnsnso STUDENTS ,M fda-7 ' 1, ii '- ? mousmos or sxnsmsn GRADUATES to ' 'mn' yorlzfs most suczrsqfill pngoarufory .scl1ool'l.. and rapidly iecoming llze largest. Please mention the ORACLE when patronizing advertisers. THE ORACLE Glnngratnlatinna . TO THOSE OF YOU who will 'continue your studies in colleges or universities, we can only say, GOOD LUCK! But to those who will now start out in the world to make their future success in business we have an .important message to impart Right now-tho you must seek temporary employment because of ne- cessity-is the time for you to prepare yourself to cope with the strug- gles which will confront you: the competition you will meet. It is time for you to select a really remunerative profession which will establish you permanently, in the shortest time possible. Study is still a necessity to you. The habit is still fresh. and you will have no difficulty in mastering the improved Accountng Course of the American Extension Institute-at home. Learn At Home WITH A PERSONAL TUTOR This new Home Study Accounting Course is the most efhcient method of mail instruction obtainable tod.ay. Besides mail instruction, you have the added advantage of PERSONAL COACHING from a pro- fessional Accountant IN YOUR OVVN COMMUNITY! This valuable feature is one that cannot be obtained from any other correspondence course. It is a recognized universitv course and has been especially written to meet the C. P. A. requirements in every State. It has been approved as a cori-espondexrce school under the laws of the State of New York. SEND FOR THIS BOOKLET TODAY!! Our booklet YOUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS will give you com- plete information regarding the unusual opportunities in this dignified profession. SEND FOR IT TODAY! 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Please mention the ORACLE when patronizing advertisers THE ORACLE Scholars ips Earn your scholarship and expenses during your vacation period in the following Universities: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEVV YORK UNIVERSITY CORNELL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA During your spare time you may earn the cost of your tuition and if you are able to put in the greater part of your time, you have an opportunity of earning all of your expenses as well as the tuition for one year in these colleges, and you can come back next year and do the same thing for your second year, etc. Open io Boys and Girls The Story 8z Clark Piano Company, one of the best known piano man- ufacturers in the United States, has opened up a special department for graduates from High S'chool who propose to enter college this fall, whereby we will provide for payment of matriculation fee, tuition, board and room for the college you select. These scholarships are open to boys and girls. VVith our co-operation you can be assured of these earnings in a delightful and interesting occupation. It is an interest- ing proposition and pays you well, and special inducements are made for every student to offer to his or her clients. Enroll at once. Come and sae MIC. J. C, STENGER, Manager STORY 6- CLARK PIANO CO. 33 West 57th Street NEW YORK ESTABLISHED 1857. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS OVER 35,000,000 THE ORACLE Your Chance as a Secretary The demand for competent secretaries always exceeds the supply. Secretaries earn good sal- aries lrom the start. The work is interesting- educative-developing. You will come in daily contact with alert, successiul business men. It you are ambitious and energetic, there is no chance lor tailure. , Much depends upon the School. - l'n-rsonnl applicalion and references I'f'qllll'f'd. Call or wr1tc for our free booklet, Secretarial Tralning. A11 Commercial Branches. Day and Evening Sess1o11s. 123rd ST. and LENOX AVE., NEW YORK THE ORACLE 87 'fllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllIllllllllllllIllllIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIlllllllllllllll lllllllllllllll' FREDERICK J. WEBER . PHOTOGRAPHER 462 Fulton Street Jamaica, N. Y. Telephone 1680 jamaica PORTRAITURE, PHOTO SUPPLIES 2 Commercial, Legal, Architectural Photography : PANORAMAS BANQUETS PICTURE FRAMING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL 'Jllllmllllll lllll lmllllllllllllilllbllllIlllllllllllllullIulIIllIlmllllllmlullllllllllullllIIfllllllllllllllllllllllllIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllmnu1 New and Larger Quarters at 5 8906-l61st Street, CHerriman Ave.j BALLET, NATURE and SOCIAL DANCING Open Daily 1 P. M. to 2 P. M. Closed Wednesday and Saturday Eves. MORNING LESSONS BY APPOINTMENT ADULTS, CHILDREN CLASS OR PRIVATE Instruction in Tap, Step, and Clog Monday Evenings. Telephone, Jamaica 7048 Illllllllllllllllllllll IlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIllIIIIIIllIIIllIIIIIIIlIIIllIIllIIllIIIlIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Tel. Hanover 1715-1716-1717 lvlxl. DEAN PULVERlVIACI'1ER Attorney and Counselor-at-Law 149 BROADWAY, N. Y. C. tC'O11fi11z1z'd from Page 831 Baseball Issue Receipts Copies sold Cf? 15L'. X 160-1 .... 3240.60 Ads. ..........,............. 119.73 Total receipts ........... 3360.33 Expenditures Printing ............,....... 8266.00 Cuts ........ . . 14.00 Incidental . . . . . . . . 4.02 Total expenditures ...... 3284.02 3360.33 284.02 S7 6.31 Net profit Private Tutoring in Mathe- matics, Cliemistry, and Physics, by a Columbia Senior.. Prices reasonable. S. M. NEWMAN Tel. Rockville Center 206-M 316.55 47.98 76.31 55140.84 Total profit exclusive of this issue Respectfully submitted by R. A. Flemming 83 Till? OR ACLIQ Big Beiults for 10 X tw Summer Term! 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