Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1919 volume:

£bbi griming (Conipanp cUbion. $1. J). RAM I KIN YEAR BOOK. 1919 VOLUME 9 M Snbcx Advertisements 135 Applied and Fine Arts ,.. 73 Art League 117 Rase Ball 13.1 Brief (bourse 103 Carnival Night 132 CM Phi 118 Colony Hall 127 Dedication 9 Editorial Executive Committee 19 Faculty 21 Freshmen Girls' Athletics 130 Girls’ Dormitory .. 16 Household Arts Juniors 87 The .Junior Prom 118 Kent Hall 121 The Henry Lomb Society 105 Mechanic' Arts 81 The Office 35 Pay Day 133 Ramikin Staff 11 Scholarships and Prizes 115 Seniors 37 Student Council 107 Woman's League Ill Y. W, C. A 113 €bi tonal IN this, the ninth volume of the Ramikin, the year book of tlie Class of 1919, it has been the privilege of the students of Mechanics Institute, through the medium of the editorial staff, to record the events of the past year. Owing to the general upheaval caused by the war, there have been many changes, which have more or less affected the content of this hook. Because of the fact that many of onr students left the Institute to enter tile service, the number of our school activities has been greatly reduced, thus decreasing the am moil of material to be printed. Moreover, because of pro vailing war prices, we have been unable to insert all that we would like to, had we unlimited means. Mow ever, in spite of these difficulties, we have endeavored to compile a book which will be of interest to all and we hope that what we have lost in quantity, we may have gained in quality. For tlie entirely satisfactory response of the stu- dent body in contributions to the book and for the excellent co-operation of the members of the Rami kin Staff, we are truly grateful. May this book express in part the undying interest of the Senior Class in the welfare of Mechanics Iusii tute.—The Editors. GOLD STAR M : T HO MAS Br KN N A X Fraxk Brink M i rvale Butler Allen Eggleston Donald il undue ( 'ARL ( ) LAI STEAD K ENN ETH RRAKER V. E. Sanderson C. S. Warner Walter White 3 Defalcation Co all of tfjc bralie men of fflccftanits institute toljo fyabc niabc tjje supreme sacrifice in tljc recent toar, anb in par titular to otir class-mate, 3J. Donalb flUmbte, toe, tljc class of 1019, bebicate tfjis book. 9 10 Iviuuliin EdUorlii-(yiilef . Lifre-tf$n Editor .... Art Editor....................... Associate Editor .... Manag r .... Advertising Manager Associate Advertising Mtmagr.v j§� taff . , Mildred Coffin Mildred Chamberlin Klmer Mess-nek Wintered Iven CharLotte Fredericks , . Pauline Brown Clement Vqllmer it QTije £s ta!f 12 CI)C Ram lllccfianics Institute 14 .EASTMAN BUILDING BEVIES MEMORIAL BUILDING 18 (girls’ IBormitorp The building illustrated here, is to be used as a dormitory for women, under the supervision of a competent bouse mother, and will be ready for occupancy with the opening of the Institute in September, 1019. The entire building has been remodeled and placed in first class con dition, new furniture has been purchased, and the apartments will he equipped in a very tasteful manner. Over $30,000 has been invested in adapting the building to its new uses. This property is located next to the Institute’s main building, and in order to make access easy to the Eastman Building, a bridge con- necting the third floor of the dormitory with the second floor of the Eastman Building lias been erected, so that students may come directly to the main building of the Institute without going out of doors from the dormitory. This was made particularly desirable because of the fact that the Institute maintains a restaurant in the Eastman Building where students in residence in the dormitory will be furnished meals. In all, there are approximately one hundred outside rooms in tie dor- mitory. They are arranged in suites of three and four rooms with hath. Small groups of women can arrange to use the suites in conjunction, thus placing at the disposal of each group a living room, bed room and bath facilities. There are a few single rooms and a few bath rooms for general use. Ample storage room for trunks and clothing is available for each suite. On the first floor is a large reception room, and several smaller ones also are provided. There is a kitcliennette for use in connection with entertainments and functions given by the students, A suite of rooms has been set aside for the Medical Department, and a nurse is constantly in attendance. The Institute physician will also visit the department regularly. Two meals, breakfast and dinner, will be served in the Institute Res taurant. Rates, including the two meals, will vary according to the loca- tion of the rooms, from $ i.00 to $8.00. Students may patronize the school cafeteria, a la carte, at luncheon. Reservations may be secured by applying in advance to the Business Manager. 17 18 Joseph Farley Carl F. Lomb . William II. Briggs George If. Clark Edimmd Byon . Mrs. William B. Hale Mrs. Edward Mulligan Alfred M. Mosserop Dr. Rush IMiees Alexander M. Btndsay James E. Gleason President First Vice-President Seem id Vice- President Secretary « . Treasurer Busiurss Manager, W i liiain II. Vianeo Superintendent School of Industrial Arts, Allen S, Crocker. M. E. Super intendent School of A pplied Arts, Royal B. Farnum Sitpcrinfe ndenf School of Flo us oh old. Art. May I). Benedict Superintendent Academic Studies, J. Ernest Woodland, SI. S, Librarian Eleanor Gleason, I h.B. Recorder, Edith L. Smith MAY I). BENEDICT Superintendent School of Household Arts Institution Domestic Science Education 22 K A • r H K KI XH S. B K K B E E Instructor Millinery THERESA COLMAX Instructor Dressmaking: ANNA OOLBKRG Ch irac of Marketing Assistant Director of Lunch Room ll:ra lei oh duntz Instructor Dressmaking MRS I't iKKXCK B. GELLf Instructor Sewing , Critic Teachint Domestic Art Practice Teaching BESSIE K. GIIJ.iA IU Instructor Cookery SARAH B. MQOr V Instructor hunch Room Cookery MARION RICH Instructor Trade Dressmaking 24 ANXA STUBBS Director Lunchroom EUNICE STUICKLAND Instructor Cookery M A III ON RUSSELL Instructor Cookery CHARLOTTE STEVE Instructor Sewing 25 BERTHA THLEBER Instructor Household a mi 1 nstitutional Management HELEN LOITSE TOBIN Critic Teacher, Domestic Science Education FRANCES TOMER Instructor Textile Weaving, History of Costume 7 26 ELIZABETH G. VAN HORNE Instructor Foods and Dietetics A DELTA J. VENOR Instructor Foods Assistant Bacter 1 o 1 ogy ¥ MARGUERITE EL.WOOT) nsLruelnr Design, Costume Design F re e h a n cl Dr a w i n g MRS. LULTJ S. BACKUS Instructor Metal Work, Jewelry and Pottery MRS. G EO R( 1E E L WOO I) Secretary of Applied and Fine Arts Department V1 iOHENI’E A. SIM E11 LEU Instructor Design, Interior Decoration HENDRICK VAN INGEN instructor Architecture, Lecturer on History of Architecture anti House Construction CLIFFORD AI. ULP Instructor Illustration, Composition 29 ALLEN S. CROCK EL Super intooden t School of Industrial Arts 30 GEORGE YONKERS Instructor Pattern Making and Wood Turning 31 MICH A BE SHAY ]nstructor Forging and Mettallurgy CHARLES TUETY instructor Cabinet and Machine Woodwork J. ERNEST WOODLAND Superintendent Academic Studies 82 KjmiFJi HURLEY Instructor Psychology. Pedagogy. Sociology unci English TH ERMA .MOKKETTE Instructor Physical Education MAY G1PLARD Instructor «Chemistry CAROLINE A. lllKEIt Instructor Biology, Physiology ami Bacteriology 33 3 LENA VV ESS EEL Supervisor Health Department M. A. WrLDEIi Instructor Mathematics M A I; V s. HAVENS Assistant Librarian 94 ®fje € tlkt M1SS (’ : LI A IX )UG HER T Y Secretary EUNICE C. FISHER Appointment S -tary MEl. WIM.iAM VIANCO KuHjness Munag’es 35 m Senior jWustngsi rances pitillj ns Secretary SALJJid RAKOV Treasurer HELEN W I'llA’F t President KATHAIMNE KUOS Vice-Pi-esi den t THE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1919 “The play is clone; tile curtain drops, Slow falling- to the prompter’s bell; A moment yet the actor stops, And looks around to say farewell.” Three years have been ticked off on the never failing clock of Time since we as Freslraien made ourselves known to Mechanics Institute. Everyone appreciates the fact that the historian is bound by oath to tell the truth and it is, therefore, our painful duty to relate our Fresh- men Tragedies and Errors as well as the more brilliant side of our career. In the fall of the year 1916 we carne and the school having proper respect for the incoming class greeted us, soon after our arrival, with a reception. Cpon that occasion, each Freshman fell that upon him an I him alone did tire future of the Institute depend. Our version of life is somewhat, changed since then. )lder and wiser, does the present find us. Following this reception by the school, another one was given in our honor by the upperclassmen. We prefer to pass this hastily, for reasons of our own. ()ne glowing success can be registered in our Fresh- man year the Frosh dance—it had been our determination from the very beginning to keep out of debt, even if we had to borrow money to do it. With a year’s experience stowed away, September, 1917, found ns at M. 1. again, with much anxiety as to what the future held for us. The first event of that year which deserved attention, was our dance. Here we proved to the Seniors that if we were nothing else, we were original, yes even in onr manner of dancing. The basket ball team ha I done so nobly, that we decided to give them a party. Onr magnanimity was self-evident by the fact that we allowed upper classmen free access to our supplies. No one can record the history of the months that followed without bringing in a touch of the sadness which universally prevailed. Many of our boys left us to do their best for the country which had so freely given to them. We, who were left behind, did our smaller share in the Red Cross Rooms and collected funds in various ways for this organ- ization. On May 31st, 1918, the Seniors were given their farewell at the Junior Prom. Existing conditions necessitated this being an unusually 3!1 subdued affair. Despite Ilia! fact, everyone appeared to have a very good time and no disappointment was registered on the faces of those who were present. Our Senior year arrived. If this fact alone failed to bring us to a realization of the serious responsibilities in life, it was aided in its cause by lesson plans and practice teaching. Our time was well filled with Red ( Voss work, school activities and confidential talks with Mrs. Fisher, Tn October we had a “Flu” vacation, when many of us had an opportunity to review our past life and make worthier plans for the future, should we by any chance he given a future in this loved habitat. Shortly after school opened a very memorable day dawned—Peace Day. Never will we forget it. After that we felt the need of relieving our feelings and as a result the (Vrnival which had been postponed was held in the form of a Victory Carnival. Athletics were revived Bevier was busy with dances. We welcomed our boys who came back, feeling .justly proud of them. Our school days draw to a close and unconsciously we look to the past where many pleasant memories dwell. But it is to the Future we look and say: “Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee. Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears. Our faith triumphant o'er our fears, Are all with thee, are all with thee.” 19 Frances Balding Geneseo, N. Y, Y. W. C. A. 2, 3; Red Cross; Cariiival 3; Y. W. (A. Bazaar 3. “Belter late than never” It is better to give more ‘taffy’ during life Than so much “epitaphy” after death.” Committee Freshman Party; Glee Club 12; Track Meet 1. 2; Bazaar Committee 2; Chairman Junior Dance 2; Junior Prom Committee 2; Y. V. C A. member 1, 2, 3. “Lite is a jest and all things show it. ] thought so once, but now I know it.” Beatrice Bowser HOUSEH Clean, X. V. 41 Adella Brinulb Erie, Pa. (flee (Muli 1, 2; V. W. (A A. 1, 2; Chairman of V. W. V. A. Social Service Committee. Ka-choo! Ka-choo! Ka-choo! No, it’s really not the ' flu But it truly is most pleasing To hear Ad el hi neezing. Pauline Brown Waterport, X. Y. Vice-President of Woman's League 2; President of Woman's League d; Carnival 1. 2, M; (flee dub 2; Chairman of Bible Study in Y. W. (1 A. 2; Pay Day 1, 2, “One of those happy girls whose hands and mind are busy from morning until night with duties and cares, which she will not neglect nor defer. 43 Mildred G. Coffin Rochester, N, Y. Glee C’1 nl 2; Chairman Music and Literary Committee, Students Council 2; Sales Committee, Carnival 3; Treasurer Student Association 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 3; Ramildn Stall’ 3. “A spirit rare of gentleness and peace Yet bubbling o’er with secret merriment Unselfish, thoughtful, kind and full of fun. A girl, to know who captivates one’s love.” Dorothy Cooney Syracuse, N. Y. Y. Y. C. A. 1, 3, 3; Chairman Woman's League entertainment Committee 3; Junior Bazaar Com- mittee '2; Junior Dance Committee 2; Red Cross Work L 2, 3; Chairman Woman's League Fresh- man Party. Although she has much wit. She is very shy in using it. 44 Margaret Davis Ruth Dabolt V. W. ( A. Member 3, Springville, X. Y. May Dame Fortune smile on you But never her daughter Miss Fortune.’ Rochester, N. V. V. W. V. A, Social Committee 3; Y. Y. C. A i, 2, a A lady who is young and fair A lady slim and tall. 45 Annie B. Dixon Culvert on, Ga. “The girls wait breathless in suspense,. As solemnly she reads The future written in our palms And also by-gone deeds, We all believe its gospel I ruth. None can devine such wells Of future bliss and happiness As Annie Dixon tells.” Dorothy Dorrange Camden. N, Y. Secretary of Freshman (’lass 1 ; Farnival (’mn- mittee 1; V. W. 0, A. 2; Carnival Committee 2; lied Cross 2; V. A. -J; Kent Mall President d; Tied Cross Work o. “Care dropped from lier like autumn leaves ’ 16 47 ( r LAI) VS l’ AKRAR Rochester, N. Y Something in ilka pail of thee To praise, to love. ! find.” Ohari.ottr Fredericks Rochester, X. Y Brief Course President; Y. W, C. A. 1, 2, 2; Ramikiu staIT •� ; Pav Pav I, 2; Carnival 1. 2: Track Meet 1. “Char” whizzes in And “Char” buzzes out; And such an awful din When “Char’s” round about. 48 Eleanor (Ieis Kent Hall i 'hiss Baskethal.l 1, (’arnival I, 2, 3. A mighty huntress, anti her prey was man.” ( iERTRUDE ( HiABB West Webster, N. V. Treasurer of Glass 1; Question Staff 2: Basketball 2; V. W. i A. 3; Swimming ;i. “When all art) glum, she's full of cheer. Things seldom seem to grieve her.” 415 4 50 Lucille Janskx Johnstown, X. Y. Gym Track Meet 1; Glee Club 2; Carnival 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Conference 3. Td rather bp than seem to be Mae T. Kallet Syracuse, N. Y. Carnival 1. 2, 3; Track Meet 1, 2; Reel Cross Bazaar 2; Assistant Librarian; Student Dietician Roosevelt Hospital, X. Y. She has two eyes so soft and brown Take care! She gives a side glance and looks down Beware! Beware! 51 Helen Kerrigan Rochester, N, V. Oarnival M; Red Cross 2, 3 4A peace above all earthly dignities A still and quiet conscience ' Ti a Kessler Mexico, N. Y. iee-President Freshman Class 1; President of Class 2; Y. W C. A. Cabinet 1, 2; WomanJs League YrandeviIIe 2; Carnival 1,2; Pay Day 1,2; Question Staff 1,2; Rainiklu L 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Kent I bill President 2, 'The man worth while is the man who will smile When everything goes dead wrong ’ 52 Elizabeth Ketc itum Warsaw, N. Y. Carnival; Pay Day 1. 2, 3; Y. W. C. A. Member. A true friend is a friend to all her friends.' Katherine Kies Rochester, N. Y. Music ami Literary Committee; Junior Red (boss Bazaar 2; Junior Dance Committee 2; Junior Prom 2; Carnival Committee 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 3; Vice-President of Senior Class 3; Red Cross 1, 2T 3. “A truer, nobler, trustier heart, more loving or more loyal, never heal within a human breast.” 53 CrEXEVT EVE LEGGETT Culm, N. Y. Carnival Sales .Committee I: Pay Day Commit- tee 1; Y. AY. C. A. Member 1T 2, 3; Woman’s League Soeial Committee Chairman 2; Carnival 2: Pay Day Eats Committee 2: Junior Prom Com- mittee 2; Y. AY. C. A. Cabinet 3; Clee ( -hib 2; Pres i lent Students’ Coimeil 2; Business Manager of Carnival; Rumikin Advertising Committee. “Genevieve's a pusher, you can tell it by her eye. She will make you do the tilings you won’t She will not pass you by; From Ads to Student's Council, from cuts to poetry� She will get what she is after She’s a pusher, don’t you see?” Veka Mason Friendship, N, Y. Basketball 1,2; Carnival 2, 3; Red Cross 1, 2. 3; Track Meet 2, 3; Camp Fire 2; Swimming 2. “The Mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Margaret McKelvey Rochester, N. Y. Pay Day Goniinitlee 2; Carnival (Committee 1, 2; Y, Y C. A. Member 1, 2i 2; Girls’ Athletics 1,2. “The best of everything is seen in the smallest portions.” Jake Muckle Stanley, N. Carnival 2, 3; Treasurer of Glass 3. ‘It’s never no use puttin’ up yer umbrella ’til il rains. 55 ’oNSTANCE MURDOCK 0]01111. N. Y. . V . (A. 1, 2, i; Woman’s League1 Kxecuitive Hoard 3; Colony Hal] President 3; Vice-President Polony Hall 2; Chairman -Junior Prom Commit- tee 2; Junior Dance and Bazaar Committees 2; Carnival Dance 3; Woman’s League Party Com- mittee 3; Finance Committee Woman’s League 3; Senior Commencement Committee 3. “A daughter of the gods—Divinely tall and most divinely fair, Eleanor M Norton Kingston, Out, Manager Basketball Teams Jr, Year; Manager Swimming Meet 3; Y. W. C. A, 3; Basket Ball Team 1. “She comes From Canada This pink cheeked maid, With a smile so refreshing She is never dismayed When teaching’s the question Nor are her note-books delayed. 5(5 Eleanor Oliver Syracuse, N. Y. Y. W. C. A. 1, 2, 3; Red Cross. Quiet minds cannot he perplexed or frightened.” Mary Palmer Penn Yan, N, Y. Y. W. A,; (’arnival; Red C ross, Resigned lit live, prepared to die, Without one sin. 57 Emily A. Phillips Victor, N. Y. Y. W. C. A. 1, 2, 8; Glee Club 1, 2. “Never hurried, never flurried As she goes her gentle way.” FBAN CES P III LLTPS Y. W. C. A. 2, :!; ( Once a frh 6 EKTiuxoE Pheisghe Yonttfers, N. Y. Y. W. C. A. 1, 2, 3; Cabinet 2, 3; Carnival 1, 2, 3; Dates Committee 2; Question 2; Oirls Athletics 1, 2, 3; Scholai sliip 3; (Jlee Club 1, 2. Oh, blessed with temper whose unclouded ray, Can make tomorrow blessed as to-day.” Sadye TF. Rakov Syracuse, Y. Y. Track Meet 1; Woman's League Vaudeville 2: Carnival 2; Glee Club 2; Track Meet 2; Pay Day 2; Senior ( lass Treasurer 3; Carnival 3. You may call her witty. This girl with her ditty, She always is causing some fun With jokes quite a store. And puns then some more, But with thtii her worth's not begun. Freeda Schmidt Scranton, Pa, Carnival 1919; Basket Ball Team 191S; Track Meet 1919. A cheerful heart, a smiling face. Put sunshine in the darkest place. Florence Sherman Castile, N. Y. Y. W. (v A. 1, 2, 3; Vice-President of Y. W. C. A. 3; (dee Club 2; Junior Representative of W o- man’s League 2; Class Basket Ball Team 1, 2; ('apt. Junior Basket Ball Team; Pay Day 1; Car nival 1, 2, 3. Her sweet face was sufficient evidence of a sweet disposi- tion, moreover, we never heard her say an unkind word about anyone.” 6J TIetjsk Thomas Goshen. Ind. Y. W. C. A. L 2, 3; Publicity Chairman 3; Secre- tary of Woman’s League 3; Treasurer of Wo- man’s League 2; Manager of Tennis (dub 3; Man- ager of Track Meet 3; Pay Day; Junior Bazaar 2: Senior Social Committee 3; Y. W. C. A. Dele- gate to National Conference of Student Y. W. (A A.’s in Evanston 3. “A maid quite winsome and commanding, with yards and yards of understanding.” 62 Hazel Wagneh Oneida, N, Y, Carnival 1, 2'; Y. C, A- 3. There's a teasing Hat her pleasing In her tantalizing smile.” Edna Weber Rochester, N. Yr. Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit.” J 08 Helen M. Welch Holcomb, X. Y. Manager of Track Meet 3; Red Press 3; V. W. 0. A. 3; Junior Basket Ball 2; President of Senior Class. The most agreeable of all companions is a simple, frank man, without any pretentions of greatness, obliging alike at all times, above all, of a golden temper, and steadfast as an anchor. Mildred Wood Machias, X. Y. Basket Ball 1, 2; (llee Club 1; Pay Day 1, 2; Question Staff 2; Carnival 1, 2; Y. (A. 2, 3. None but herself can be her parallel.” 64 1 Dorothy Wthuarp Allegany, X. V Nothing ever worries me Nothing ever Hurries me But what is to be. is bound to be, So nothin?? ever worries me,” Florence Wright Glee Club 1; Y. W. C. A. 3, Last but not least,' Mattiins. X. V 05 5 D•ARTS Caroi vx Cushman Rochester, X. Y Shi would think and never disclose her mind.’ Elsie Luther Clean, N. Y, Member of Y. W. C. A. Larger Cabinet. “Her voice is ever soft and low An excellent thing in a woman.” 67 Janet Schani k Rochester, N. Y. “Procrastination is her only fault She leaves ’til last Everything she ought to do for nine terms past And, then, just at I he end she works, She studies night and day She says she'll never, never spend Her terms again that way. Hevr.Mi Stannakd New Haven, Conn, “Whatever 1 have tried to do in life 1 have tried to do well ’ 68 n (1 H.AJiLO'tTE M. Strobel Rochester, N. Y. Red Cross 2, 3. '1 leave thy praises unexpressed I leave thy greatness to be guessed.” XiHA M. Wbi.ujb La Fayette, N. Y. “And oft have I heard it defended Little said is soonest mended.” Mentor oiiscopr Commonly Chief Name Called Occupation Where Found 1 Adella Brindle Della Sewing At School 27 2 Beatrice Bowser Bee Talking about boys With Phil 8 Alice Bridges AI Giggling Ask G. P. 4 Pauline Brown Paul Filling hope chest Who knows 5 Mildred Chamberlin M illy Smiling In Y. W. 6 Catharine Chapman Katie She knows ? 7 Mildred Coffin Millie Doing something In kitchen A. 8 Dorothy Cooney Cooney Going somewhere Not here 9 Ruth Dabolt Ruth Dreaming Asleep ]Q Margaret Davis Peg Helping out In library 11 Caroline Cushman Caroline Dressmaking Teaching 12 Annie Dixon Annie Cooking Away from home 13 Dorothy Dorrance Dodo Keeping dates Movies 14 Frances Dunn Ditnny Bossing Everywhere 15 Marion Eisenbrey Marion Studying At Conference 16 Gladys Farrar Glad Pleasing the teachers At School 18 17 Charlotte Fredericks Char Hustling In dietetics 18 Eleanor Geis Geisy Flirting Kidding 19 Gertrude Grabb Gertie Looking for him Miles away 20 Agnes Hogan Aggie Fasting Wandering 21 Lucille Jansen Lu Helping Jadie At Jadie’s side 22 May Kallet Mae Complaining Studying 23 Helen Kerrigan Helen Being busy In classes 24 Ida Kessler Ida Entertaining On the job 25 Elizabeth Ketchum Liz Writing letters Camp Dix 26 Katharine Kies K Being sociable Near her locker 27 Genevieve Leggett Jadie Slinging the Eddie In front 28 Vera Mason Vera Entertaining boys Canoeing 29 Margaret McKelvey Cheb Crocheting At the movies 30 Jane Muckle Jane Reading With Frankie 31 Constance Murdock Conny Dressing up At Colony 32 Eleanor Norton Norte Talking With Helen 33 Mary Palmer M ary Studying Getting supper 34 Frances Phillips Frankie Out with 'Dix' In library evenings 35 Sadye Rakov Sadye Joking In cooking sometimes 36 Florence Sherman Flo Pleasing people Miss Van Horn's desk 37 Mildred Strong Millie Whining Where booked 38 Helen Thomas Tommy Sewing With her friends 39 Charlena Van Dyke Charlie Catching beans Outside 40 Edna Weber Ed Studying Tn class 41 Helen Welch Helen Working With Norte 42 Nina Weller Nina Writing letters With the ‘Alls' 43 Mildred Wood Woody Camouflaging Ask the teachers 44 Florence Wright Flo Getting a position Reading letters 45 Margaret Iffland Peggie Reading In the library 46 Frieda Schmidt Spooks Dancing With Peggie 47 Janet Schanck Jane Dressmaking At the movies 48 Hazel Wagner Haze Swimming At Kent 49 Emily Phillips Em Helping On her way home 50 Elinor Oliver Bobby Shopping With her room mate 51 Gertrude Preische Gertie Hitting the high spots In a lab. 52 Frances Balding Frances Going home in the hall 70 Senior ortsfcope Likes Hates Appears Name 1 County hospital Cheese All right A. Brindle 2 Somebody Theory Amiable B. Bowser 3 ? Nobody Funny A, Bridges 4 Flowers Shirker Romantic P. Brown 5 Everybody No one Good-natured M. Chamberlin 6 To go home Nervous people On time C. Chapman 7 A tall man To be lazy Busy M. Coffin 8 Company To study Wise O. Cooney 9 The Ougi board Details Harmless R. Dabolt 10 Peaches and cream Early classes Late M. Davis 11 Early classes Fussing Serious C. Cushman 12 Teaching To be idle Contented A, Dixon 13 Society Late hours? Big D. Dorrance 14 High marks To be quiet Rheumatic F. Dunn 15 To work Idlers Enlightened M. Eisenbrey 16 Seclusion Sewing Studious G. Farrar 17 Rusty” Chemistry Sweet C Fredericks 18 Bill Classes Seldom E, Geis 19 Bovs Disappointments Cute G. Grabb 20 Doctors To hurry Dreamy A, Hogan 21 Jadie To be alone At times L. Jansen 22 To be pretty To primp? In style M. Kallel 23 Brown Cutting Neat H, Kerrigan 24 Cherry pie Forward People Dignified 1. Kessler 25 Soldiers Foods 27 Aristocratic E. Ketchum 26 Fun Tar? Pretty K. Kies 27 To be it To be quiet Important G. Leggelt 28 To attract Noise Quiet V. Mason 29 Onions A full schedule Innocent M. McKelvey 30 Bill Teaching Discontented J. Muckle 31 To look well Peel potatoes A good sport C. Murdock 32 Chums Pretensions Busy E. Norton 38 To criticize A smoker Singular M. Palmer 34 Frat pins To be teased Plump F, Phillips 35 Long vacations Excuses Clever S. Rakov 36 Athletics Short boys Nice F. Sherman 37 Cornellians To be misunderstood Questionable M. Strong P,S Teaching Short vacations Peppy H. Thomas 39 Male Dp tell? Not often C. Van Dyke 40 Home Fed All the time” E. Weber 41 To kid To hurry To be athletic H. Welch 42 Early classes Homely hats Deep N. Weller 43 Spike Low marks Aspiring M. Wood 44 To eat Foods Goody-goody F. Wright 45 Spooks F’s Happy M, Iff land 46 H. C. To miss a dance Attractive F. Schmidt 47 Pretty dresses Exams Energetic J. Schanck 48 Friends Solitude Frank H. Wagner 49 Farming Extravagance Busy E. Phillips 50 Fruit Exactness? Small E, Oliver 51 To Laugh Frowns Vivacious G. Preische 52 Cooking Inefficiency Capable F. Balding 71 10 IP APPLIED AND FINE ARTS J % Harold Brown W i 11 i am stow il M a ss. ■ Chi Phi C i Ie j Club Accompanist L 2; President of New England Club 1, Winner of Song Con- test 1; Art League L 2, 3; Business Manager of Question 2; Student Council 3; Carnival Commit- tee 3; Institute Men's Club 3. So richly hath he deserved that it is impossible to reward him with words MaHGT'ERTTE 1 -OST t 'anfield, )hio Art League 1, 2, 3; Food Coiumittee Christmas Partv 2; Carnival 3; (flee Club 2; Y. W. C. A. 3. A maiden never bold 73 75 Mary Gariitty WfitertoAvn, Mass. Y, YV. (’. A. 1, 2, 3; Freshman Basket Ball; Art League 1. 2, 3; Pay Pay 1.2; Woman’s League 3; Carnival 1, 2, 3; Yew England Club 1, 2, 3. ' Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat And therefore let's be merry.” Everett M. ILuj.vuer Irondeqnoit, N. Y. Chi Phi; Art League 1, 2t 3; Vine-President of ( lass 2; Asst. Manager Basket Ball 2. ‘‘We could write the story of his life and call it ‘What an Art School will do for a Bashful Boy'.” 7f 77 Elmer Mess ner Rochester, N. Y My brush and heart must never part.” Dorothy Neel Rochester, N. Y. “Nothing to her genius was denied ' 78 111j Bert Prior Hornell, N. Y. Art League 2. He hath the artistic temperament and all that goes with it.” Louise Sc hi: nick Rochester, N. Y. Carnival 2, 3; Question Staff 2; Question Re- porter 1 ; Y. . ('. A. 2. 3; Committeeman 2, (V. W, ('. A.); Stage Manager Y. Y. 0. A. Play 2; Basket Ball 1. 2; Pay Day 2; Kraft Club ], 2. “Art is much but love is more.” 79 HelEXE Smith Hilton, X. V. Art League 1, 2, 3; Question Reporter 1; (Car- nival 3; Easter Art League Sale Committee (3). Delightful task, to rear the tender thought. To teach the young idea how lo shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o’er the mind. To breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast!” 80 0Mechanical Course 81 6 ( 1 LEM ENT VoLM HR Rochester, N. V. “And when a lady’s in the case You know alt other things give place.” Electrical Course Lloyd (Vintant Rochester, N. Y. A good fellow, who always minds liis own business.” 82 Walter Koeliester, N. Y “What is work and what have I to do with it? James (Jranato Rochester, X. Y. Light is the subject, not so the praise. Pat, Mike and Terry went to war. During a battle Mike’s arm was shot off. Running to Pat lie cried: 4‘Ob, Pat, Oi’ve had me ar-im shot off.’ 5 Pat turned to liim in disgust. “Quit yer howlin'. Look at Terry over there, lie’s had his head shot off aiP he ain’t saying a word.” When a man gets tew talkin’ about himself, lie seldom fails tew be eloquent and often reaches the sublime, flrunj IF. Shan', 84 Hu©' Priori Ambition Was To Be, Aflue To Swim Tkc'Olo Erie And Nor Touch Bottom (jke did ir in 1916) r WANTED TO OMN THE BEST STUDIO IN AMERICA AND PAlHT ALLTMEL MILLIONAIRE'S Portraits th jsLy■ UN1V0RS(M_ weeKt_y iv i, Hist Hallauer Wanted fo Look. Like an Arrow Collar Ad and—well- See. for yourself! (on! uovivufc ENV S0N£ Bf€D5) J |MANSflELO WANTC t TO BECOME A SECOND vCHR STV'v MATHEWSON AND OWN a R0LLS-ROYC€- 'N tveC THiNG-- Herb Taft Wanted To Own All The. Bi Skyscrapers tN N- y. JVJLS }(arv (j-esscll AIantedTo Own A 10,000 Acre. FARM At Livomia, and f?AlSfL Al M|s 0wn PTATe s SuOS) fC 'N '■Bolshevik� M |n Case. what cartoon r«E 0™ES COMPLETE VHTMOUT -WV,F9 EM ‘ HLCAjc- LAl,l.viSit oR'Pmon 85 88 — 5untor£ . 8« IT IS fortunate for us that we escape the “wise fool” stage. “Junior” sounds much more dignified and grown-up. dust take a look at the officers and see how dignified and motherly they look. The President, for instance, is so very capable, that it has been pre- dicted that she will hold a seat in Congress, as representative from Pennsylvania. Argue? She’ll take either the affirmative or negative, or both, of any subject suggested and make you believe what you never thought you would. There is but one essential that the class does not possess and that is men, men, men! It was rumored once that there was a man, roaming around the halls that claimed to be a Junior. Poor fellow? 1 sup- pose lie feels terribly lost in such an awful class of girls. On November 30th. we gave a dance in Bevier hall. Was it a success? Well, what else could you expect from the Juniors ? Then the “circus” was the feature of the Carnival. If you missed that, it certainly was too bad. We proved to the public that we could be first-class monkeys, apes, roosters, etc., and the gold Dust Twins were the cleverest ever. Mr. Woodland will tell you that our minds run along scientific lines, for as chemists we are experts. Yes, Division B became so interested in an experiment, that they put the evaporating dishes with contents, on flame under the hood and at midnight happened to think that they were still there. Division C, however, went one hotter. They caused some real excitement when the explosion occurred causing two girls to burn thir hands severely. Since then “Woody” will allow no one to enter the laboratory alone, for he says, “Someone must be on hand to carry out the remains.” —Marion Alstadt, Secretary. 90 Allen, Lois S. HOUSEHOLD ARTS Juniors Mount Morris, N. Y. Alstadt, Marion E. Erie, Pa. Beilby, Eleanor S. Rochester, N. Y. Bond, Dorothy L. . Schenectady, X. Y. CHATFIELD, MaBEL . Jasper, N. Y. Crandall, Alice Coudersport, Pa. ('rake, Emma B. , , , , Lebannon, Pa. Ceavath, Marion F. Rochester, N. Y. De La no, Mary Batavia, X. V. Egbert, Alma Hector, N. Y Gay, Ruth C. . Cambridge, N. Y. Gazely, Catharine . Fairport, X. Y. Gnaedingkr, Edttii . Rochester, X. Y. 1 IA YDEN, F RA N GES Avon, N. Y. Hoyt, Martha D. . Cambridge, X. Y. -J ACKS X, FU)RE NOE Rochester, X. Y. Judd, Margaret Saginaw, Mich. Jones, Math on C. Rochester, N. Y. KEitwrx, Julia M. . Bradford, Pa. Kelly, Irene . Rochester, N. Y. Lausterer, Edna L. . Jamestown, N. Y. 1 11 XER, M arga ret Rochester, X. Y. Maxwell, Rose I. Macedon, N. Y. Mason, Do rib W. Johnstown, N. Y. Maloney, Serena Cleveland, Ohio Nash, Josephine Canandaigua, X. Y. Purdy, Althea S. Whitesboro, X. Y. Ranken, Victoria C. N , Buffalo, N. Y. Ruby, Helen G. Oneida, N. Y. Rhodes, Clara V. (Inwills, N. Y. Salisbury, Helen F. Hamilton, N. Y. Shea, Marion . Rochester, N. Y. Sheldon, Tda E. Avon, N. Y. Smith, Isabel C. Sethbridge Alba, Can, Snyder, Julia P , Rochester, X. Y. Stamp, Inez G. Adams Basin, X. Y. Strauchen, Laura . Rochester, X. Y. Sumner, Emma E. . Truro, Nova Scotia Sutliff, Helen J. . Johnstown, X. Y. Weed, Emily B. Rochester, X. Y. Wort i i ington, Tsabel Rochester, X, Y. Wood, Helen R. Rochester, X. Y. Yauct rz r, La r • retta Rochester, X. Y. in APPLIED AX1) FIXE APTS JUXIORS BARKER, J ISEPHINE . Dennison, Lila (troh, Helen . I r EN X I X GT( 1 X, F It A X K LI X Hood, Elizabeth M. Johnson, W. Rudolph Kettle, Anna 0. T jO GAN, 0 EL A R L OT TE . Maynard, Bina OlM STEAD, L. 11AZEL Shepard, Mabel A. Veunto, VeR() x i ca L. AVarren, Sybil L. . Wooden, Maid a A. , Rex, Albert V. Snoth, S. W. Normal Industr al Arts M H c FT A NIC A L E NCI X E ER INC Rochester, X. V. East Pembroke, X. V. Rochester, X. V. Rochester, X, V. Rochester, N, V. WoJeott X. V. Rochester, X. Y. LeBoy, N. Y. Rochester, X. Y. Geneva, N. Y. Honeoye Falls, N. Y Bath, N, Y Fair port, X. Y. Springfield, Mass. Webster, X. Y. Rochester, X. Y. 92 CATCH WORDS OF WORLDLY WISDOM9 An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands ’-— Cowper. ‘‘Gold that buys health can never be ill spent, Xor hours laid out in harmless merriment.” —John Webster. “I am not one who does not believe in love at first sight, but I do believe in taking a second look.—Henry Vincent. “Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence 1—Sidney Smith. “The man who can wear a paper collar a hole week and keep it clean, ain’t fit for anything else 7—Josh Billings. “ Be true to your word, and your work and your friend.” John . O’Reilly. “So true is it that it is we who dignify our occupations, not they lis j- Hi chord Le G allien ne. “To live with twice the significance is worth at least as much as living twice as long ’ Edward H. Briggs. “If every man worked at that for which nature fitted him, the cows would be well tended ’—Jean de Florum. “Your instincts are never wrong, but beware of psychic cramps.” —Elbert Hubbard. 93 06 IlCTH PECK President FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY IX NO small numbers, it is true, and an altogether eager ami deter- mined crowd of students, we were when we entered M. I. halls in Sep- tember. e found the upper eiassuieu ready to greet vis in a manner furnishing much amusement for themselves, hut as for the “Frosh,” ask us how we enjoyed our initiations. Still we survived and showed our “spunk” from the first. It was not long before we were searched for by our Senior mothers, in whom we found real friends. At the Faculty reception we were given special attention so that we no longer felt so strange and new, hut could consider ourselves as belonging to Mechanics Institute. Our girls were taken into the Woman’s League and a few became active in Y. 0. A. activities. Just as we were becoming accustomed to our surroundings, and school work was progressing well, we were obliged to cease our acti- vities for a period of four weeks in October, due to the influenza epi- demic which made it necessary to close the school. I pen our return, school life began in earnest. Our class organized and upper classmen now were aware that- we were ready to “shoulder our own responsibilities'’ and help carry on M. I. functions. It was not long before our girls showed their bent for athletics. Gym with its “liit-pin ball” and “Captain Ball” ever being an inter eating topic in our circles. Swimming found its place and we are proud to say that it is the Freshmen girls who have taken the lead in swim- ming interests this year. When the M. T. annual Oarnival came to he the topic of the day the school found our class ready to do its little hit. Even though our sue- 97 cess may be put in small print by mir judges, great loyalty and interest were displayed by the persons who helped to make our little play “At the Photographer's” a success. We can not leave our history without mentioning the tact that in the annual track meet, held in February, though we did not win the meet and were unable to beat the Seniors, we were found to be worthy of considerable notice, coining in as we did a close second. What could a class history be without a big class dance? Ours was a delightful affair and our class feels proud of the great success of our “ Fresh Hop” lielil in Bevier Building February 28th. In tlie two years which are before us, we will strive to entirely over- come the points which stood against us as Freshmen, and having gained the true spirit of the work, maintain high ideals and standards of Mechanics Institute — R.M.P. WHO SAYS “I never can give up my sailor!” “Who is the fourth housekeeper to-day?” “ Isn’t that cutief”’ “That's a very good problem.” “Have you ever made soup?” “ Well. 1 wouldn’t like to promise ” “Now—as a problem in design—” “Now, Mr. Mull, what do you think.”” “Less noise, so J may he heard.” “Well, now I’ll tell you—” “Girls, look in the records and see how to get E on your hygiene cards.” “You’d better come in and see Dr. Powell.” “Now, to gel the head size—” 08 a ikon, ardis HOUSEHOLD ARTS FRESHMEN Lei toy, X. V. alien, rutli Albion, N. V. hurt on, augusta Rochester, XL . hennett. elara e. Albion, N. V. hill, mae . Pci kinsvilie, X. Y ollistei% marjorie e. Lima, N. V. Campbell, ethel LeRoy, N. Y. dibble, ruth Lima, XL Y. evans, many Erie, Pa. gnrdner, marion Coli or ton. X. Y. Imnsaker, lena b. Fairmoimt, W. Ya. heekendorn, inabel . Jolmsonburg, I hi. Iieain an, beat rice LeRov, N, YL kaiser, lulu Rochester, XL Y. me carty, lorctta Rochester, XL Y. meyer, alma Rochester. N. Y. mansfield, helen a. Bergen, XL Y. nickels, janet . Bradford, Pa. peno, agues Rochester, N. Y. potter, doris Fayetteville, N. Y. peck, rutli in. , Scranton, Pa. riefenberg, ruth Scranton, Pa. stoddard, earolyn Camden, XL Y. smith, hazel h. Bradford, Pa. seyinoure, mai ion e. Oakfield, N. V. tracy, nellie v. Rochester, XL Y. schamel, Christine . Glean, XL Y. woodworth, i sahcl Rochester, XL Y. warner, isabelle k. . (lift on Springs. XL Y. walker, beulali w. Fair mount, Y. Va. austin, miIdred FIXE ARTS Fresh men . Pike, N. Y. block, vivian j. Rochester. X. Y. bran ti gam. 1 i Ilian Rochester, X. Y. cook, Jue.ille Brockport, X. Y. coulton, Ionise Rochester. X. Y. case, miriam a. Rochester. XT. Y. da vis. sam Rochester, XL Y, fuller, fern . Rochester, X. Y. gesell, harvey e. South Lima, N. Y. jolmson, nidolph w. Wolcott, N. Y. 1 on gl i borough, gl ad y s Rochester, X . Y. 90 mansfield. holden b. Bergen, X. Y. u orman, george j. Rochester. K. Y. spall, raymond Rochester, X. Y. steiger, bar wood m, Macedon, N. Y, smith, dorotliy Rochester, X, Y. WatsinsT elcanor m. Rochester, N. Y. weiner, charlotte . Rochester, N. Y, NORMAL INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT FRESHMEN foster, nor man Webster, N. Y. forsrliter, waiter Rochester, X. Y. me keagle, donald VVelliBsviile, N. V. mansfield. Iiolden b. Bergen, N. Y. miller, fred t. . Electrical Caledonia, X. Y. bowar, irving James South Byron. X. Y. earfagno, t. f, . Rochester, N. V. dun ham, william e. , Rochester. K Y. fellows, dean . Rochester, N. Y. gray, h. de vere Batavia, N. Y. g'riffitli, allyn e. Phelps, N. Y. goellner, fred j. Port Gibson, X, Y. gordon, william b. . Rochester, N. Y. kimder, henry j. Rochester, N. V, me creight, robert s. Elmira, N. Y. mooney, j. g regor y . Skanea teles, N. Y. smith, e, karl . Tioga, Pa. sullivan, jolin 1. Clyde, N. Y. sweeney, frank b. Rochester, N. Y. torrenee, w. elair 1 joekport, N. Y. tupper, glenn c. Corfu, N. Y, tucker, galen in. Mechanical Manchester, N. Y. burleigh, gorden in. Batavia, X. Y. bigler, hi ram Rochester, X. Y. barn hart, sewtg Fair port, N. Y. furney, whittier v. . Brockport, X. Y. gesell, liarvey e. South Lima, X. Y. kate, lloyd j. Rochester, X. Y, koons- mi lard c. Johnsonbnrg, Pa. knop, herhert h. Rochester, N. Y. lapeehies, a he , Warsaw, X, Y. marsh, jolin h. Hornell, N. Y. m arm el la, la wren ee . . Lincoln Park, N. Y. 100 morgan, rpland f Sanqiioit, N. Y. o’keefe, gerard Rochester, X. Y. rosenbaum, abe h Rochester, N. Y. rouse, george h Cazenovia, X. Y. ruliflEson, leland j Rochester, N. V. westbrook, otto k. Hemlock, N. V. ChBM [CAL ENGINEERING ti silk off, sanmel Rochester, N. Y. willing, harry 1� New York, N, Y. Lunch Room Management Cm RSE Bode, Mrs. Adaltxa East Orange, N. J. Bowman, Mary L. ..... . Skowhegan, Me, Bolan, Mary ....... Rochester, N. Y. Bates, Mrs. Rose E. Rochester. N. Y. Light hall, Nellie ..... Rochester, N. Y. McBride, Mrs. Frances Rochester, N. Y, Rouviere, Mrs. Bertha Woonsocket, R, 1. Wilson, Martha Rochester, N. Y, Williams® Nj Maude ..... Palmyra, N. Y. Dietician Smith, Hazel B Bradford, Pa. Wadsworth, Prudence ..... Kkowhegan, Me, Trade Mtllineby Baird, Anna Rochester, N. Y. Burtgh, Vireo ...... Branehport, N. Y. Dressmaker’s Training Bisgrove, Josephine L. ..... Rochester, N. Y. Chtlds, Mrs. Ernest Wyoming, X. Y. Luscher, Mary A Rochester, X, Y. Merithew, Pauline Newark Valley, N. V. Prosser, Mildred Branch port, N. Y. Stone, Leah ....... Fredonia, N. Y, Brief Course Deborah Crowder ...... Sullivan, Tnd. Laura A. Hitcbofck Conesus, X, Y. Lillian F. Jenks Palatine Bridge, X. Y. Madge 0. Kendig Ponder sport, Pa. Marjorie Me Hatton ..... El Paso, Texas liuTH Persons Elyria, Ohio Eleanor Reynolds ...... Rochester, X. Y. Margaret S. Rumberger ..... Butler, Pa. Rhoda Rosen Utica, N. Y. Anna E. Sturm LeKoy, N. Y. Arlenes Seamans East Pembroke, N, Y. Marion Young ...... Attica. N. Y. 101 102 COURSE SlSfliuiii i ic CLASS OFFICERS President - Secretary and Treasurer Laura 11 itchcock I )eborah Crowder CLASS MEMBERS Deborah Crowder—“Deb”.......................Sullivan, Inti Laura Hitchcock “Laura Bell”.................Conesus, X. Y. Lillian Jenks—“Jenksie”...............Palatine Bridge, X. Y. Madge Rendig...............................Condersport, Pa. Marjorie McHatten...........................El Paso, Texas Ruth Persons—“Rulliie” . .................. . Elyria, Ohio Eleanor Reynolds..........................Rochester, N. Y. Rhoda Rosen—“Rosie”.............................Utica, N. Y, Margaret Bamberger—“Peggy”.................. Butler, N. Y. A rime Seamans—“Ted”....................East Pembroke, N. Y. Anna Sturm....................................LeRoy, X. Y. Marion T. Young—“Empty,” “Cy”................Attica, N. Y. 103 CLASS SLAMS De! in class will not be seen, She hurt her foot and can’t turn the machine. Laura is young and Laura is charming, But, oh how she hates to get up in the morning! Madge is our class soloist. Is she'? I ’ll say she is! Beaux in America. Beaux in France, Marion step out and give us a chance. Giggle early and giggle late, It util is tardy as sure as fate. Eleanor’s shy in House Decoration, Ripping and dancing’s her chief occupation. “Not knowing, I cannot inform you with any degree of accuracy.”—A rline. Lillian in gym does always shine. Her diving on dry land sure is fine! Anna’s conscience is quite disconcerting When embroidery class we’re all deserting Marjorie’s lived here. Marjorie’s lived there California, Texas and everywhere! “Hurry up!” “Hurry up!” is Rhoda’s cry From early morn till night draws nigh. Peg couldn’t stand M. T. after all But had to rush bade to see her Paul. 104 THE HENRY LOME SOCIETY The Henry Loinb Society, established in 1916, and named for the founder of Mechanics Institute, is an honorary society, whose purpose is the Appreciation and encouragement of the highest type of citizen- ship, exemplified by Captain bomb. Students are elected to membership after successfully completing a three years’ course, the election being based on scholarship, person- ality and an active interest in student organization. OFFICERS 1918-1') Prrsidmt I ice-President Treamrer Miss Frances Tomer Miss Eliza bet ft Van TIorne Miss Emma Nickerson Miss Adelia Venor Secretary Miss Elizabeth Van Horne Miss A delia Venor Mrs. Florence Gelli Miss May Giluaed Mr. James F, Barker Mr. Herman Martin Mr. Royal B. Farnt'm Mr. Clifford Flp Mr. George Yonkers MEMBERS OF 1919 APPLIED ART Ma rg verite Cost Wt NT FRED I YEN Helene Smith Harold Brown HOUSEHOLD ARTS Pauline Brown M11 DEED C HAM BERLIN Mildred Coffin • HARLOTTE FBEDEBICKS Gertrude Grabs Genevieve Leggett Beitlah Stannard 105 106 rSTUDEN OUNCIC President ( Ifficeks (i EM EVI EVE 1 jEGU RTT I lee-P resident , , , , Maida Wooden Secretary . Margaret Miner Treasurer . Mifj red Coffin Music and Literary Committee ( Tiairmen M arc a it ft Min er Finance . Harold Brown Publications « ■ ■ ft Maida Wooden Athletics Boys Harold Brown Crirls Helen Ruby Freshmen CfA! SS I EPEESENTATIVE Doris Potter Senior . Marion Hlsenmrev THE Students' Association of Mechanics Institute, organized in 1914, has wrought steady advancement in government and school activities. Its success has been due, principally, to the voluntary co-operation between the Student Body and Students' Council. The Students’ Council, composed of representatives from various, departments is the means through which all activities arc carried on. The carnival, athletics, Pay Day, noon dances, Students’ Hand Book, assemblies, have all been brought about and curried out by the council. The past year several dances were given for the benefit of the soldiers stationed at the barracks. m At the beginning of the year the Council was badly handicapped owing to conditions caused by the war, some of the men elected to the council being in the service. For this reason and, owing to the fact that the boys’ gymnasium was being used by the government school, a bas- ket ball team was an impossibility. However, base ball is being looked forward to with all the more enthusiasm and the prospects are good for a strong team. Girls’ Athletics, instituted as an association activity last year, have been enlarged upon, especially the track meet, swimming, tennis and captain ball. The association membership fee, along with the carnival proceeds, has made possible the financial standing of the Students’ Association. The dancing class lias had one of its most successful years, the num- ber of members having increased. The assemblies this year have been both intmotive and interesting. For the first time in its history, the Bamikin has been put on a pay- ing basis. Tlie council wishes to express their thanks to Air. Farnum, faculty advisor, for his advice and time given to the Council. CLASS NOTES And what is so rare as a day in June? Why a soft pillow coming out of the win- dow of 114 Adams St., when,— It might have been a brick. Neither a borrower or lender be If you wish again your umbrella to see, Just watch Miss Kessler down the street flpe With the umbrella, but not the rubbers, Ob. Gee! The hardest problem of one little senior girl is remembering names. What can tell? Or tell! .Speaking of Freshmen’s funny sayings: Who has been heard saying this— Tm all right, but there's a man in the room next!” Why be so timid? If 1 chase ’em will Liz Ketchum? If I sit on a chair where will the rapid transit? If I ride will Jadie Leggett? If apples won’t gelatenize will Florence Gelli? 108 “A cynic has said that there are three things a woman can make out of nothing—a hat, a salad, and a quarrel,” “A college education never hurt anybody if he was willing to learn something afterward.” uContentment is often the reward of being commonplace,” 4 4 Sleep, riches and health, to be truly enjoyed must be interrupted.”— Richter, t4 When a man gets a check in a letter and reads the letter before lie looks at the check, he shows breeding.” “It is a very great thing for us to do the very best we can do, just where and as we are.”—-Bab- cock. “It is proposed to make it easier to go through college, but it is believed there will always be some reprehensible and unscrupulous students who will persist in studying as much as a couple of hours a dav.” 109 110 Pauline Brown............................................ President Serena Maloney.......................................Vice-President Helen Thomas..............................................Secretary Ida Sheldon............................................. Treasurer Clara Rhodes.................................Junior Representative Dorothy Cooney...............................................Senior Representative Mary Garrity....................................Art Representative Constance Murdock.............................Colony Hall President Dorothy Dorrance.........................Kent Hall House President Early in September a mass meeting was conducted by the President of Woman’s League. Miss Benedict addressed the girls at this meet- ing, bringing before all a broader vision of their duty to the League and School. The new and revised set of rules which were approved and voted upon last year, were read by the secretary. The house presidents have met with the executive hoard at each meeting, to discuss League and house problems. On September 23d Woman’s League invited the Senior girls to bring their Freshmen daughters to an informal party held in the Hos- tess Room. During October the girls sold paper knitting bags to raise money l'or the League. ill 112 President of nee us MILDRED ( ' H AM RERUN I 'iee-Pres blent ..... F1 , ) K E X 0 E S 11 E R M A X Secretary ..... Marion Fisenbeey Treasurer ..... 1S A B EI, VoR THING TO X COMMITTEE rHAIRMKX Publicity I) el ig ious M e dings Social Social Service Welfare and Conference Bible and Mission Stud if Helen Thomas Mildred Coffin Margaret Davis Adelle Brindle Mildred Strong t AT 11 EKJ NE ‘ II ACM AN WF, as the students of an age of stupendous world problems, realize our duty in playing a very definite part in the further ing of the Christian Association spirit of good will. Our usual preparations for incoming students were made in the fall. The denominational census was carried out successfully. In that way the freshmen found their temporary church home. Late in September Miss Benedict greeted us in our opening meeting. She revealed to us new opportunities for Christian service in our own locality. At intervals ministers from Rochester churches gave us talks ex plaining war conditions as well as inspirational, practical advice. Our Missionary Department, has been very enthusiastic. Wc had Japanese meetings supplementary to our Christmas Japanese Bazaar which proved a wonderful success, socially, financially as well as spirit- ually. Dr. Belle Allen, a returned medical missionary from India, spoke to us in a special morning association meeting. Later in the year we gave an illustrated lecture on South America at our regular weekly meeting. The missionary spirit was fostered by the aid of our study group which meets every Monday at 4:30, Dr. Thompson very kindly consented to guide our discussion in these study groups. Two delegates were sent to the X. Y. State Student Volunteer Con- ference at Albany State College, February 21-±2-23. Thoughts of think- ing people were exchanged there. What is more valuable in the life of the student ? hie of our members was elected delegate to the National Y. AY, C, A. convention in Evanston, III., Feb. 20, 21, 22, 23. She brought us a national vision of the “New World.” During the winter semester Miss Alice Hoyt, our Traveling secre- tary. visited us. Plans for the remainder of the year were discussed and a definite program decided upon. A special course of industrial meetings was opened by an address by Dr. Cecil Greil, a medical worker with the Italians in America. Dr. Greil urged us to form friendship clubs with foreign girls and thus bring about a more friendly feeling between different nationalities. A second industrial meeting was held when Miss Ruth Palmer, a Y. W. C. A. Industrial Secretary, spoke to us. Our social committee has been bettered clue to the fact that a mini her of our members have taken the eight weeks course offered at I he Central Y. W. C. A. for recreational leaders. One of our social functions was the Children’s Valentine Party, the Freshmen and Juniors being special guests. Every one was dressed as a child and enjoyed themselves trying to act as they were costumed. We take great pleasure in thanking those members of the advisory committee who so kindly offered their support to us through the diffi- culties of this year. Silver Bay is another source of help. Last year four delegates at- tended the Conference. Go to the wonderful place if you ever have the opportunity. You will never forget it Every college girl needs just such au experience as only a place like Silver Bay can give her. 114 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FROM VA RIOTS FUNDS—YEAR OF 1918-1919 So HOLA RSHIPS F. A, Clark to Harold Brown, Fine Art Dept, on...... The Hakes, to Gertrude Preiscbe, H, H, A,, on....... The Sarah Shelton Martha D. Hoyt, H. BL A., on...... 'The Sarah Shelton-Harold Brown, Fine Art Dept,, on. The Sarah Shelton-Isidore Fogel, Fine Art Dept., on .. The Peek, to Martha T). Hoyt, H. H, A., on.......... The Peek, to Gertrude Preische, H, H, A,, on........ Amen ra n Citizens Soldiers Scholarship—Eleanor S, Beilby. H, II. A., on. TRRMS AMOUNT $68.00 1 2 ( 0.00 o 30.00 $ 11.00 3 19.00 3 15.00 3 15.00 1 3 50.00 COMPETITIVE SCIIOLARSlUPS—Rns-iuw Gertrude Grabb Isabel Worthington Marion A Is tad 1 Alma Meyer Helen Erie son . Mabel Shepard I lenient V7ollmer Household Arts and Seienee Household Arts and Science Household Arts and Science Household Arts and Science . Fine Art . Fine Art Ind. A rt 115 ART LEAGUE A man is at his best when he is himself and it is here that the Art League proves itsell worth while. ith its workings for common inter- ests, its good times, its informal get-togethers, the student appears as he naturally is, forgets his apparent shortcomings and his shyness and enters into things with his whole heart. And its here that the Art League, though small, is big,—big—because it is doing big things and works with big aims in view. And it lias helped, with work and with fun. Let us take its fun. First in the year, as always, comes the “sausage roast.” There are weiners a la Mechanics Lunch, a la Manhattan, even a la Odenbaeh, but weiuers a la Summerville are the best ever we know. Then there is the initiation: girls in curl papers and queer costumes and hoys still funnier; stunts that are trying and eats that are not. Then, the carnival stunt, a full fledged cabaret, with ballet dancing, dramatics and true Parisian waitresses. Oh Marie! And the sale! This time it was an Easter Sale instead of the usual Christmas Sale, where one buys everything from a napkin ring to a bridge set. And of course there are the teas. But these teas have been a big part of the League’s work. They have brought the students together and brought out Ilnur own ideas. Good speakers have been heard and discussions held, which have proven very interesting and instructive. As an example of the big things the League has attempted take the m afternoon when it sent Mr. Van Ingen. architectural instructor, as its representative to the New ork of the America Institute of Architects held at Syracuse, )f course, Mr. Van Ingen boomed the League as only lie can. and who can tell of the far reaching effects that trip inav have had? Oil we have worked, we Art Leaguers. We have worked, hut it has paid and though in print our “doings” look small we who have taken part in them know, and shall always remember that the Rochester Art Students League lias been an important factor 117 CHI PHI 1919 Harold L. Brown, Everett M. Hallauer, Hubertus Prior 1920 Harold Beals, Albert Rex New Brothers Elmer Messner Mi lard Koons Roland Morgan Irvine Bower Norman Foster Holden Mansfield Ronald K eagle Harvey Gesell John Sullivan Arthur Westbrook A word about Chi Phi: It lias been an “off” year, we admit, “off” all around. The male section of Mechanics was, for a time, rather inconspicuous. But Mechanics is coining hack and so is Chi Phi. Of Iasi year's thirty or more, there were but two or three to keep things alive, but it was done, and Chi Phi still lives and is growing stronger and bigger and better than ever. As always, its watchword lias been “For Chi Phi” and Mechanics’' and the two work together. The new men taken in this vear are few. but they are good and these with the old men who plan to return in the fall, will continue to keep up the standards of Chi Phi and tend to make it as it has been before, the life of M. I. THE JUNIOR PRO.1 All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. In order to see that the grave and revered Seniors were given some opportunity to play as well as to work, the Juniors gave a dance in their honor on the even ing of June sixth, nineteen hundred and nineteen, in the Pose Room of the Hotel Seneca. Their enthusiasm showed that even the Seniors did not consider work their only aim in life. The rainbow effect produced hv the gowns of the girls made one think of Fairyland and the days when Cinderella attended halls and the Fairy Godmother ruled the earth. It is even whispered that Prince Tanning was present at this hall and stole a staid and stately Senior’s heart quite away. Seniors out1 and all—may pin farewell speed you on your road to success. ns 120 Lois Ai.lkn. Wanted Instruction in agricultural pursuits. Ki th Allex. Wanted- A position as an instructor in chemistry. Beatrice Bowser. Wanted- A padded chair in the lower sun parlor where 1 with mv honorable colleagues hold meetings of our “Hash Club.” Aoelt.a Bmxnuc. W anted—Position. Will consider that of star in the Metropolitan Opera Co. Marjorie Collister. Wanted—An cihergericv brake. Marguerite Cost, Wanted- A permanent position with “Art.” Emma Crane. Wanted— A seif-starter. Iil th Dabolt. W anted—Lubricating oil or grease for my vocal appa ratus. Mart Df La no. Wanted—Private aerial mail service between Prance and Kent Math Ruth Dibble, Wanted—“Snappy Stories,” “Smart Set,” etc. Dorothy Dorrance. anted—Weekly reserved seats at the four ap- proved Theaters. 121 Prances Dunn. Wanted—A new pair of feet. Mary Evans. Wanted More vacations to spend with Karl. Mary Garrtty. Wanted—A different brand of incense. Marion Gardner. Wanted—Pupils in baby-vamping. Ruth Gay. Wanted— White elephant wings for my new summer hat. Eleanor Gets. Wanted—An up-to-date spaghetti factory, Beatrice Heaman. Wanted—More letters from Don. Mabel Heekendorn. W anted—A New York State dictionary. Laura Hitchcock. A reason for taking the Brief course. Aones Hogan. Wanted—A hair tonic other than mange mire. Lillian Holden. Wanted—A remedy for Templitis. Martha Hoyt. Wanted—Position as ” Chief Adviser” to the faculty of M. I. Lucile Jansen. Wanted—To he a first class designer at M. I. May Kai.lkt. Wanted—Testimonials of fancy French facial soaps guaranteed not to harm the most flawless complexion. Edna Laustkrer. Wanted—Other excuses than illness for absence. Genevieve Leggett. Wanted—To be Principal of the unknown school. Serena Maloney. Wanted- -An old fashion dancing academy, Doris Mason. Wanted To he Hoover’s see’try and to have no movies on Sunday. Jane Muckle. Wanted—A private railroad to Stanley; also an ante- dole for sleeping sickness, Janet Nichols. Wanted—Lessons in voice culture. Eleanor Norton. Wanted An increased bank account. Eleanor Oliver. Wanted—A season ticket to the ifc Gavely.” Althea Purdy. Wanted—The careful attention of an optometrist. Sad ye Rakov. Wanted- A substitute for teaching sewing. Clara Rhoades. Wanted—A position for the Summer as near the New York Canoe Club as possible. Helen Salisbury. Wanted—New methods in erihbage. 122 Marion Seymour. anted Extra cuts for Biology class. Ida Sheldon. W anted A sagacious stenographer for careful collec- tion, rapid reproduction, an I thoughtful transcription from well selected note-hooks. Hazel Smith. Wanted—Position as Asst, cashier at the Gas Works, at Bradford, Pa. Helen Smith. Wanted A deodorizer after the use of catholic soap, Isabel Smith. Whtnted— Good company and a ticket W est. Carolyn Stoddard. Wanted—A .self-starter. Mildred Strong. Wanted—The name of a reliable Loan Broker. Emma Sumner. Wanted—A walking stick and a manacle. Helen Sltliff. W’anted—To he a reminder to all passengers on the N. V. ('. not to forget their parcels. Charles V an Dyke. Wanted—Hints on latest Paris Chapeaux. Hazel Wagner. W'anted—Position in exclusive beauty parlours. Helen W’eta h. Wanted A maid to care for my room. Dorothy Willard. Wanted—Breakfast served in bed and 10:30 classes, Mildred Wood. W’anted Refunds on soda checks. 123 ON September ninth we were given a hearty welcome by the seven Seniors, who had to come hack a week early for practice teach- ing. The first few days were busy ones, getting programmes arranged, unpacking and of course stopping between times to relate in detail the experiences of the Summer. September sixteenth we issued the regular orders to the Freshmen, also tlieir green caps. For one week the Freshmen breathed only with the consent of the upper classmen, so it seemed to them. They were nine of the best sports ever and took everything smilingly. “A Country School,” the play which they gave to the upper-classmen was clever. The “ Military Mock Wedding’’ was a very elegant and thrilling affair as all weddings are; not to mention the numerous other stunts that they did to amuse their elders. What next ? Why on the morning of October ninth we learned that school was closed indefinitely due to the “flu” epidemic. It was rumored that Rochester would be put in quarantine at mid-night. Such a mad scramble—everyone was much excited. Some girls went home, others visiting, some industrious creatures became farmerettes, and our brave, noble girls remained, assisted in taking care of the “flu” patients. School re-opened on November sixth. Oh! how glad everyone was to come back. Due to our long and unexpected vacation we missed our annual Hallowe'en party but we made up for it at Thanksgiving, It was the best party ever . Each floor did a stunt; then a delicious lunch was served after which everybody danced. Our first house dance was December fourteenth. A Christmas dance!! The decorations and programmes were lovely, fine music, good eats and my but everyone did have such a good time. December nineteenth was our annual Christmas dinner and slam 124 we all left to spend the Holidays at home. n January twenty-eighth we gave a farewell dinner to our house manager, Miss Joan Kincaid. Miss Dorothy Dorrance, honse-presi dent, presented the girl’s gift and gave a splendid farewell speech. February eighth, the house was in brilliant attire for the tea given to introduce our new matron, Mrs. Sarah E. Frank. It was a beautiful affair and the girls looked their loveliest. We celebrated Washington’s birthday by having our House Formal Dance. It was a wonderful party. The decorations were red, white and I� hie flags ,aud palms. Supper was served in the dining room, which was most attractive. Oh yes, we had the cutest favors ever. The music was fine and the girls looked most attractive. Spring is coming when everyone wants to be out of doors all of the time, but unfortunately can’t, so we have Spring flowers to brighten our house. Besides our May dance, many parties are being planned for our Seniors, whom we will all miss. We wish them much good luck and happiness, and hope they will never forget all the wonderful times we have had together at Kent Hall. A 125 126 Constance M unlock—‘4 Connie ’ ’— House President Ileien Thomas—44Tommie” Dorothy Cooney -4 Cooney ” Victoria Ramkin—-:t Vie1' Margaret.)udd—‘Muddy” Elsie Lather ‘Elsie” Genevieve Stronz—i 4 Gen ” Gladys (tillies- “Glad” . Helen Ruby-—-“Ruby” J osepl iine Nash—4 ‘ Joe5 ’ AI a I g(1 K en d i g—4L Kendig” Alice (Vandali 44 Alice’' Dorothy Bond—441 )ot ‘ Doris Pottet 44 Pottsey ” Marion Young—“Tlieo” Julia Kerwin—44Judy11 . Prances Phillips—“ Frankie” Deborah Crowder- “Deb” Prudence Wadsworth—“Prudie” Molly Bowman “Molly” Isabel Warner—“Tzzy” . Lila Dennison—46Lila J Clean, N. Y. Goshen, Ind. Syracuse, N, Y. . Buffalo, N. Y. Saginaw, Midi. . Clean, N. Y. Salamanca, N. V. Rochester, N. Y. Oneida, N. Y, Canandaigua, N. Y. Ponders port. Pa. Coudersport, Pa. Schenectady, X. Y. Favet te ville, N. Y. Attica, N. Y. . Bradford, Pa , Sullivan, Ind. . Sullivan, Ind. Skowliegan, Maine Skowliegan, Maine Clifton Springs, N. Y. East Pembroke. N. Y. 127 COLONY HALL 1918-1910 Sept. 4 Sad day for tlie Seniors. Practice teaching compels them to return earlier than the rest. Sept. 11 Freshmen and Juniors welcomed, and a Farewell dance at the Barracks tor the summer contingent, who are leaving the following day. Sept. 15 Freshmen dressed in rather unusual way, as a part of initia- tion for Sunday dinner. Sept. 14 initiation of Freshmen with a very much frightened and excited hunch of freshmen. We followed out the regular custom of initiation. After a very strenuous evening, we had a real party for them. Now tliev are a real part of Colonv Hall. ‘4 Flu.” No school! )li what joy and sadness combined, nearly all of our girls left for home. “Flu” excitement quieted a bit, so we returned once more to onr studies. Celebration for Mechanics Institute in general Main street. “Suppose Peace” being declared Real “Peace Day” Legal half-day celebration, a parade. Dance at Colony for the men at the barracks, proved aUfiost a success. Thanksgiving—“O! i wish I could eat more!” This week proved half mournful and joyful, because the first half of our friends, the Barracks men, left and now we shall be able to sleep until 7:30 peacefully. No more embarrassed moments passing the line up, trying to get to a 1 :30 class on time. No more dances and parties with the excuse of en- tertaining the u enlisted men, 3 Dec. 18 Our Xmas Party, also a very beautiful wedding was solem- nized, uniting in happy wedlock (‘apt. Issy Human (Isabel! Warner) and Bridget O’Rourke (Julia Kerwin). This was followed by a very beautiful wedding dinner and recreation Dancing followed and the bride and groom were recipients of many beautiful and costly gifts. We also enjoyed tlie usual “slam party” and in most all cases a great many helpful sug- gestions were issued. Such as, sleeping tablets for the early, noisy risers; alarm clocks for the always tardy ones and many articles relating to personal experiences. The decor- ations were suitable for Xmas tide. Oct, 9 Nov. G Nov. 7 Nov. 11 Nov, 23 Nov. 28 Dec, 4 parade up Once more The affair 128 Dec. 19 Dee, 20 Dec. 30 t) mu, o Jan. 24 Feb. 14 Feb. 18 Mar. 4 Apr, 19 Apr. 26 May May 30 June 10 June 19 “Good-nite.” I’m tired. But first let me tell you there are just six hours, fifteen minutes and ten seconds until we all pile onto that train for home. Strains of Home Sweet Home echoed through the halls. Seniors! We freshmen and Juniors pitied you, having to return early date “Practice Teaching—oh where is thy joy?” Behold travelers from home, “How many days before spring vacation?” “Didn’t you have a wonderful tirnef” We had the pleasure of having Miss Hovt here for dinner. She is a Y. W. C. A. secretary and gave a very interesting informal talk after dinner on «Japan and how the Japanese lady accustomed herself to American dressing. “Happy the man who, void of cares and strife can go to Shliners’ dances all his life.” Dr. Smith very kindly invited Colony Hall girls to participate in the fthriners’ Ball Masque. We escorted the queen to her throne. Then were allowed to meet our escorts and later enjoy the general dancing. Returning home in the wee small hours next morning. Mid-winter gym meet. “Wasn’t it tlie best ever?” But oil my poor form how stiff thou art. Our last dance before Lent. We were all very much excited as it was arranged for on the spur of the moment. We all had a most exciting time and unanimously decided it was the best dance so far this year. Now we are quite contented to quiet down until after the Lenten season. Start home for Easter vacation, spring clothes. Back from home. “How many more days until we go home for good?” Excitement Seniors? Colony Hall Formal Dance. Wonderful decorations, won- derful eats, wonderful mem wonderful dances. One wonder fill time. Informal dance. Junior Prom, Seneca Hotel. Commencement. We hate to see the seniors go, for they were such a jolly bunch. Home Sweet Home looks good to us. 12!) 9 r GIRLS A TII LET ICS WE AI A DE a very poor beginning in athletics this year. The year began very slowly and it was a long time before any spirit or “pep ' was shown. Basket-ball, the favorite sport among most of the girls, was out of the question because of the new use of the hoys’ gym by the school of optometry. The first real event of the year was a track meet, held in February, in which all three classes participated. The crowd out that night was large and made a good beginning for the year. There was an exhibition of obstacle races, relay races, high and broad jumps, basket-ball throw, etc. The rivalry was great and the final score very close, this being due to I lie well distributed talent along these lines. The Seniors, a mere handful, living up to their work of the previous year, came out on top with score of twenty points. The “Frosli” came a close second with nineteen points. The next event will be a series of inter-class Captain Ball games. This sport is taking the place of the former interclass basket-ball games that have been missed so much by all. The girls have been out to prac- tice quite regularly and it is evident that there will be a close contest for the championship. The basket-ball “cup” will be given to the win- ning team. What, has been perhaps of more interest to the girls than in former years, is swimming. There are two classes a week at the V. W. C. A. building, which are attended well. The girls are having lots of fun and at the same time are learning to swim and do the various stunts correctly under the kind supervision of Miss Moffette. The result of these classes will be shown by the girls themselves sometime in May. when a swimming demonstration is planned. All girls who can swim will he present to show what they can do and at the same time will sup- port their class records. After the swimming season will come tennis. Plans are being laid to make this sport a success this year. Tournaments are to he held, which will be entered into by many of the girls. In this way we will endeavor to make tennis as popular at M. I. as it was three years ago. Last year the Students’ Association awarded the “M” and num- erals to girls for the first time. The same plan will hold good this year, numerals being awarded for good work in any line of sports. Three numerals mean a school letter and this in turn moans good all around work. There was one letter awarded last year for athletics, hut it is hoped that although the active season began later, that more of the M. I. emblems will be worn this year. 180 The Mechanics Institute base ball has suffered under the pressure of war, like all other school activities. However with Captain Mansfield at the helm, this season’s team is making a successful effort to put the American game on our athletic map again. A fine schedule with some of the strongest teams of Western New York, has been arranged by Manager Rex, Holden .Iff Mansfield TEAM Captain Albert Rex . Manager George Yonkers , . .... Coach Mansfield Sachs Sullivan Bower Green Stone Foster Bo ROM AN Snath Beck () ’Berg Dunham Lock lev Messner Rex Van Demar G ESELLE Bentley KEAGLE Beal May 2 Goettlk SCHEDULE East High May 21 . East Hi May 16 Brock port May 23 , Alumni 181 CARNIVAL NIGHT- ONE LIVELY TIME Amid the wild clamor of the megaphones, the bright colors of the costumes and the laughter and chatter of the crowd, the annual i arnival was held in the halls and class rooms of the school on Januarv 22d The booths were astir with the various attractions which were scat- tered over the first floor of the building. The entertainments varied and were featured by the different school organizations. A sketch entitled “Wanted, a Wife,7’ was pulled off with great success by the 'Woman’s League. The Seniors gave 44 Retier tions of Past Life” in a little country school, conducted by Mis pit. A three-ring circus was cleverly given by the Juniors with their trained monkeys, elephants, hears, snake charmer of tradition and the only bearded lady in captivity, which far surpassed Ringling. The (hi Phi “cops” checked the mobs from feeding peanuts to the monkeys and from blocking traffic. A1 Johnson, the noted colored comedian, was the head liner of the . W. A. Vaudeville. The cabaret, held in the gym b.v the Art League, drew large crowds and was enthusiastically applauded. The library was changed into a delicatessen shop, where lolly-pops, fudge, popcorn, jellies, jams, relishes, mincemeats, canned fruits and vegetables, muffins, rolls and cakes were sold. Dancing followed the regular programme of stunts. The school orchestra, consisting of piano, drums, violin and saxophone furnished the music. With the co-operation of the Faculty and the students, the Carnival was made the most successful stunt of the year 1319. Conversations Heard in and Around the Organic Chem. Lab. Gee— Has ‘Woody been in yet?” What are we supposed to do anyhow?” Say Em Weed, quit gassing, come here for a few minutes.” Aw! Shut up!” Oh Marian: Ive just broken another beaker.” I bet if f had sneakers on I could gel to Hie top of that pole.” Hey! Marat ha. what are we doing?” Bump!! Bump! Bang!! Qoooh!’ What the Hellup!” Who says my hair is standing on end.” “Goodnight, we will all need our wooden ----before we get out of here.” Pst ! Here he conies!” Mr. Woodland, how do you make lime water?” Hey Mincyh you put the apparatus away to-day! ” Aw! let’s go—-we can finish the rest next time.” Thank the Lord we are through and Still alive.” m PAY DAY 1918 Nineteen hundred and eighteen Pay Day was figuratively and liter ally speaking one howling success. It was a bright clear day.—with just enough cool breeze to keep a person on the jump. About twelve- thirty the procession left Mechanics. All the Rochesterians had a free show that day who were between school and the post office where the street ears waited. We went to Seneca Park. Here were the sports, faculty and students and they couldn’t have been better. People are still gossiping of the wedding and the base ball game who won ? Why whom do you suppose! After the game supper was served and all around you could see the couples with their lunch boxes under their arms and balancing coffee cups and ice cream cones. Soon after sup- per people drifted back to the city tired but happy. SENIORS tn six months won't won wish you could see Judd—preparing a new kind of marguerites. Kay—making coffee. Connie—Getting out of work. Cooney—doing what Connie tells her Liz Working a pastry tube. Char. Jadie—planking fish. Tommy- head waitress at I he faculty din- ner. Paul—misusing an omelet pan, Eleanor Helen—carefully guarding their oven. 133 Httocrtemente lie Duffy-Powers Company Bought This Space to Tell the Girls - - of Mechanics institute that the suits, coats and dresses are in a very alluring variety of styles, and the prices are reasonable. Boys - - of Mechanics Institute that the assortment of clothing and furnishings are most complete—and at very at- tractive prices. Duffy-Powers Company “We Sell It For Less.” SERVICE rjlHE BUSINESS of the Mechanics’ Institiit is the training of thr minds and hands of young men and women, developing their natural abilities and bi- ting them to take their proper places in the affairs of the community and the nation. Its function is to fit you for SERVICE. The business of this store is to so develop its resources in the gathering and selling of merchandise as to give to its patrons at all times intelligent, efficient, progressive SERVICE. Let us be of SERVICE to each other, Sibley, Lindsay Curr Co. F LOWERS SALTKR BROS. lonsts Choice Flowers At All Seasons 38 Main Street West and 320 Main Street East Both Phones Next to friends, an acquaintance with good books is most worth while in life. SCRANTOM’S Big Book Store Offers you one of the largest stocks of Good Books in the entire country COME IN AND BROWSE Scranton), Wetmore S Co. 137 HOTEL ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, N. V. A High-Class Hotel incorporating ail the best features of service, comfort and convenience appreciated by the Traveler. 300 Rooms, Single or En Suite. European Plan. Fire-proof SI.50 and upwards. Restaurant, and Courtesy of Employees, Special Features. MILTON ROBLEE, Manager Stone 7575 Main 1232 )t Huxen tote Linens and White Goods Handkerchiefs and Art Embroideries JOHN L. MADDEN, Inc. 207 iMain St. East ROCHESTER, N. Y. 2868 Foch. Phone 2869 Stone Bell Phone 1354 Mam Anthracite COAL Bituminous D. B. Vanzandt Newman Bros. Manager 204 Troup St. - - - Mechanics Institute Store - - - Text Books Students’ Supplies For AH Departments The Metal Arts L, Inc. Class Pins, Rings, Fobs, Etc. SPECIAL ESTIMATES AND DESIGNS ON REQUEST We make all the Official School Pins and Rings for Mechanics Institute 77 South Avenue Phone, Stone 7902 If you wish, our representatives will call on you at your request. 138 - Photo Prints - High Class Work We have our own finishing plant Bryan’s Drug House 92 West Main St. The Bee Hive Millinery Supply Co. Manufacturers, Importers and Wholesalers llntrimmed Hats, Ribbons. Velvets, Silks. Flowers Ostrich and Fancy Feathers Frames 214 Main Street E. IFp One Flight Rochester, N. Y. ELEVATORS —AND— DUMB WAITERS Warsaw Elevator Co. Rochester Office. 189-191 Mill Street WARSAW, N. Y. SHERWOOD - Dry Cleaning - Ladies Work A Specialty Pressing Prompt Service 68 Spring Street North side of street 139 Quality Linens almost synonymous, we believe, with The McCurdy, Robinson Store field Bake Shop] Kathleen Albright The Blue Bird Art Shop 343 Granite Building Rochester, N. V. Special Yarns for Knitting and Crocheting Exclusive Knitted and Crotch e ted garments, Art Em- broidery Materials, Gift Cards and Novelties Compliments of A Friend Adam’s Food Shop Open Evenings 56 South Fitzhugh St. Main 1803-w HO Howe Rogers Company Floor Coverings Furniture Draperies Hoover Vacuum Sweeper 89-91 Clinton Avenue, South ROCHESTER, N.Y. THE iD ifi ifi £ ifi tfi £ yi ifi ifi TRADERS NATIONAL BANK OF ROCHESTER, N. Y. Established 1852 Member of The Federal Reserve Bank of New York OFFICERS : ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi ifi iri Finrin nri ririnririnnpinnrirtrtpinrir ■ i 3131 3i2niji 3izn«n znznsisizn n 3i 31 sizn Jiircri 3C9izxi «yiSrcft HENRY C. BREWSTER. HENRY F, MARKS, Chairman of (lie Board President WILLIAM J. TRIMBLE. CHARLES J. BROWN, uc Cashier Vice-President J1 LC CHESTER J. SMITH, GROVER C. E1CHELMAN, 31 LC Asst. Cashier Asst Cashier 31 ifi 141 A Serviceable Range for AH Fuels A Practical Range for All Seasons RED CROSS WELCOME Coal and Gas Range A practical cooking appliance for the home. Burns hard coal, soft coal, wood, natural gas. artificial gas. Its com- pactness saves room in the kitchen. It is the combination range your customers have been looking for. Furnished with or without high closet or ele- vated broiler. Four 8-inch holes for coal, four 8-inch holes for gas. Oven scientifically venti- lated. no damper to open or close. Easy to clean. Direct connection to smoke pipe from burner box when natural gas is used. Co-operative Foundry Co. ROCHESTER, N. Y. .«IME2 cno-r.s School Publications Papers, Books, Magazines. Annuals Special Equipment for this Class of Work Eddy Printing Co. Albion, N. Y. 142 Optical Shop Spectacles and Eyeglasses scientifically fitted and made 34 years’ experience Opticians - Optometrists t'H.Gerhard Co. 69 East Main St. Rochester N.Y, Thrzp Donut East op Dekochat 6 Chronicle. £s This Car Grows wit!) the Child The Child's Health, Com fart ai.d Safety Must Come First CAR I'lutl All mivl 1 Constructed a I o n a scientific linos and i4 capable of simple iidjfvt- Inout in a few seconos R. two simple movements of til hand, Tbc “Viuljuiiil Ik U� Highest or«i‘k Cno Mario Yet it Is the cheapest, for it takes tlic place of Four Cars. It elimi- nates any chance of in jury to tlie child’s spine. Guarantees a straight pair of legs. Insures comfort, pleasure nud health. This Cur CunnBt Tip ILiel; mini The “In justi tM Car in in a class by itself. Metal hearings, forged steel axles. powerful steering post and sfeel truss run Ice it Indestruct- ible and fit for the roughest hind of usage. This is the Beautiful Classy Car that is economical to buy and satisfactory to use. It makes the little kiddies strong and happy FOR SALE EVERYWHERE Adjustable to Four Sizes i4a The Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute is intended to he an open door to unmeasured pos- sibilities in the life work of its graduates; and, that whirl) proves valuable to those of the present generation will he equally so to many in the future. If our preparation here lias inspired us with eonfidenee in ourselves, and a determination to win out. we owe it to others to suggest that they, too. should avail themselves of the advantages w11ieh we have enjoyed. The real way to do something for the other fellow is to get him started right on the road to independence. That’s a genuine application of the Golden Rule. 144 STAUB WILSON Dry Cleaners and Dyers of Evening Gowns Opera Cloaks Women’s Suits Men’s Suits House Furnishings Furs and Rugs High Standard Work is Our Motto 181 to 189 South Avenue Both Phones Branch McCurdy, Robinson Co. Spring Quick Shoe Repair ’ Cast off Shoes Bought and Sold. Make a Specialty of Hand-Sewed Work 51 Spring Street Rochester, N.Y. Columbia Apartments PLYMOUTH AVE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mechanics Institute Lunch Room 145 Bauscii I .onb Products Include Ophthalmic Lenses and Instruments, Microscopes, Microtomes, Balopticons ! Projection Lanterns) Photographic Lenses and Shutters, Photomicrographic Apparatus, Astronomical and Engineering Instruments, Range Finders for Army and Navy, Searchlight Mirrors of every description. Field Glasses, Magnifiers, Reading Glasses. Centrifuges, Lab- oratory Equipment and other high-grade optical instruments and supplies. interested in any of these lines, send for literature or special informal ion. Made in Rochester and Well Known Wherever Optical Instruments are Used Bausch y [pmb Optical (o. NEW YORK CHICAGO WASHINGTON SAN FRANCISCO ROCHESTER. N. Y. LONDON KNOW the Flowers most suitable for different occasions and will gladly advise you at any time. II CL I N TO N AVE. S ROCHESTER NY. IPs a part of our service. where quality counts J. B. KELLER SONS Sam Silverman CUSTOM TAILOR Ladies and Gents Clothing Cleaned. Pressed, Dyed and Repaired 25 Clinton Ave. North First Class Work 29 Spring Street Rochester, N, Y. Stone 506 TELEPHONES—Main 2189 146 We produce Tortraits that please Nelson Studio 117 Clinton Avenue, South Stone 3425-L Main 6874-W When It9 s -A Trunk —A Traveling Bag —A Suit Case —A Ladies Hand Bag —An Umbrella —Or Something in small Leather goods, Why, then, of course, LiKJy 271 Main Street East Oochesfer Sporting Goods Company 79 State Street : corner Church Athletic Goods, Bicycles Tennis and Golf Goods Everything for Sport and Recreation Bell 267 Main Rochester 267 Stone Ingmire Thompson Co., Inc. Funeral Director� 137 Chestnut Street Corner Court Rochester, N. Y. 147 Compliments of Alliance Bank 148 A “Good Anytime” Dessert Such a dish of plain Jell-0 as Bobbie and Jack welcome with clapping of hands and cries of “Oh, Good-e-e-e!” is good enough for anybody. But just now, when “substitutes” are still having their dav, Jell-O, whipped like cream, is one of the most useful and enjoyable of all foods. What particularly interests college girls is the fact that whipped Jell-0—say in the form of a pineapple Bavarian cream—is a treat, and one that any girl can provide. The new Jell-0 Book tells how to make all the whipped Jell-0 dishes and it will be sent to any address. Jell-0 is put up in six pure fruit flavors : Strawberry, Raspberry, Lemon, Orange. Cherry, Chocolate, and is sold by all grocers, 2 pack- ages for 25 cents. THE GENESEE PURE FOOD COMPANY, Le Roy, N. Y,, and Bridgeburg, Ont. 14!) Sttibertteement Siibtx Adam’s Food Shop.......................... 140 AI! itmee Bank......................... 148 Bausch Lomh............................. 146 Bee Hive Millinery Supply Go............ 139 Blue Bird Art Shop...... ................. 140 Bryan’s Drug House........................ 139 Burke, Fitz Simons, Hone Co............. 139 Columbia Apartments....................... 145 Co-Operative Foundry...................... 142 I hiffy-Powers Co........................ 136 Eddy Printing Co.......................... 142 Field Bake Shop........................... 140 Genesee Pure Food Co...................... 149 Gerard, F. IT............................. 143 Howe Rogers Co.......................... 141 Tugmire Thompson Co.. . -............... 147 Keller, J. B. Sons........................ 146 Likly’s .................................. 147 Linen Store............................. 138 MeCurdw Robinson Store.................... 140 Metal Arts Co............................. 138 Mechanics Institute...................... 144 M. I. Lunch Room.......................... 145 M. 1. Store............................... 138 Nelson Studio............................ 147 Newman Bros............................... 138 Rochester, Hotel.......................... 138 Rochester Sporting Goods.................. 147 Salter Bros............................... 137 Sc rant om, Wetmore Co.................. 137 Sherwood, Dry (leaning.................... 139 Sibley, Lindsay Curr.................... 137 Sam Silverman............................ 146 Staub Wilson............................ 145 Spring Shoe Repair........................ 145 Traders National Bank.................... 141 tJadjust.it Car........................... 143 Ward'S................................ 146 Warsaw Elevator Co........................ 139 150 158 Name Address Remarks 154 Name Address Remarks 155 156 Name Address Remarks 157