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

Text from Pages 1 - 190 of the 1928 volume:

EX LIBRIS OOPYItl G HT 4TharjoriQ Koninsky B D I TOR, IN CHIEF J AQQqr lan Emmorik BUSINESS MANAGER- The Manual Training building was the first to be erected on the present site of Mechanics Institute Henry Hudson — that same spirit of adventure and desire to discover new things, was in Captain Henry Lomb, as founder of Mechanics Institute Home of Nathaniel Rochester on present site of Bevier Building fhe Historical Hamikin T tblished btf the Senior Class of i. Mechanics Institute Rochester, New York Present Berner Building joreword IN PRESENTING THIS, THE SEVENTEENTH EDITION OF THE RAMIKIN, WE HAVE TRIED TO CHRONICLE THE EVENTS LEADING UP FROM THE FIRST YEAR TO THE PRESENT DAY OF THE INSTITUTE EN A COHERENT MANNER. THROUGH THE UNTIRING EFFORTS OF THE STUDENTS AND THE COOPERATION OF THOSE INTERESTED IN THE SCHOOL THIS BOOK HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE. MAY WE ADD, THAT WE HOPE THOSE WHO READ THIS VOLUME GAIN AS MUCH PLEASURE FROM IT AS THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD A PART IN ITS MAKE-UP. TO THE MEMORY OF ONE WHOSE UNSELFISH EFFORTS MADE POSSIBLE THE PRIVILEGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ARE NOW ENJOYED BY THE STUDENT BODY; IN SINCERE APPRECIATION WE DEDICATE THIS VOLUME TO Captain Henry Lomb. The Class of 1928 Perspective View of School First Epic Chronicles of M. I. Second Epic Famous Leaders Third Epic Crusaders Fourth Epic Confederations Fifth Epic Contest and Conflicts Sixth Epic Clans Seventh Epic Pageants; Games Eighth Epic Heraldry Entrance to the old Municipal Building or Free Academy where the first classes of Mechanics Institute were held 1886 History of Mechanics Institute Through 1928 Captain Henry Lomb, who came from Germany as a poor boy and worked his way to prosperity in America, first conceived the idea of a trade school here in Rochester as an aid to students and to industry, tie circulated a paper among forward looking Rochesterians of his time and as a result of this anti his constant efforts The Mechanics Institute of the City of Rt ichester adopted its charter in 1885, I he first classes were held on the upper floor of the Rochester Free Academy. At first there were eleven teachers and one thousand sixty-five students. No tuition was charged. During the early years The Institute was financed by small subscriptions throughout the city and by large contributions from interested wealth. I he second year of activity saw- the school at 15 Exchange Street to allow for an increased enrollment. In 1891 The Institute was consolidated with the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Association thereby forming by adoption of a new Charter the present organization called The Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. In 1892 the School was admitted to the State Regents and in 1893 its work was advertised and became widely know through an exhibit at the Worlds Fair in Chicago. About this time approximately half of the block now occupied by the school was purchased. Certain residences on this property were remodeled and used tor classes and a drive was initiated to obtain more money with a goal set at $120, 000. The financial crisis of 1895 intervened, so that only $90,000 was subscribed. Fart of this money was spent for the erection of the Manual Training building. During all this period Captain Lomb played a very active part in the school activities and contributed funds very generously. He was truly the God lather of the school. In the year 1900 George Eastman bought the remaining portion of the present block and caused to be erected thereon the present Eastman Building which he turned over to the school as a contribution. This large building provided the school with a new door space oi two and one third acres. In 1901 Mrs. Susan Bevier transferred to the school $150,000 to be used eventually for the erection of a Bevier Memorial Building. 1 lus building was completed in 1911 and was designed especially for Fine Arts Courses. Today with its Modern Equipment it comprises the finest Art school of its size in the country. At present the Institute possesses eight buildings including a Power Plant, a Girls Domitorv, a Practise House, the original buildings already described and the Buell house. 9 History ol Mechanics Institute (Continued) The Institute, however, could not carry on the good work without funds and a drive initiated again, in 1918 brought about the subscription of Endowment funds totalling $500,000, This and several gifts including the estate of Mr. and Mrs. G, N. Crosby brought the total to $700,000. The last drive in 1927 brought in about $2,574,000. Part of this money is to be used for improved equipment and buildings but the major part will be retained as an endowment. The first Industrial Courses offered by the school were Mechanical Drawing, Surveying, and Truss Construction. Soon, however, courses were offered under the heading of Mechanic Arts including courses in electricity, industrial chemistry, and architecture, and a four year college preparatory course. In 1905 courses in Gas Engineering and Manual Training were instigated, fhe Manual Training courses were combined with the Industrial Arts Courses in 1911. During the world war soldiers were trained at Mechanics for wartime applications of trades, before being sent to France. Likewise after the war many injured men were taught ways in which to earn a livihood in spite of their handicaps. In 1925 the department oi Industrial Arts was reorganized to carry on again the training of Cooperative students. Since that time the efficiency of the department has kept step with the efficiency of modernism and courses are offered which are equal to College courses in technical training and superior in practical applications. The Home Economics department was instigated in 1893 and included at that time, sewing, hygiene, home-nursing, and physical culture as well as cooking. These courses were popular from the beginning. In 1897 two year normal courses in domestic art and domestic science were presented and met with prompt response. I Ins course was further extended to three years and later supplemented by a fourth year of completion at the Uni- versity of Rochester. A Lunchroom has been incorporated in the Eastman building from the start and lias been taken care ot and patronized bv students. In 1906 a course in Lunch Room Management was started and was followed in 1915 by a course for Dietitians. 1 he Applied Arts Course was organized in 1945 as a separate depart- ment. Students who undertake this course have use of the best of equip- ment available and have an excellent faculty for instructors. Summing up tins history it is apparent that Mechanics is constantly changing. It is unique in that it has kept up with the times and has not become a set Institution with a staid College air. From 1885 to 1928 it has grown from a dream to a prosperous school, turning out each year many graduates better fitted to do their part in this world. 10 Carl F. Lomb President, Hoard oj Director,r II Board of Directors Carl F. Lomb Edw. A. Halblejb Herman Russell Geo. H. Clark Joseph Farley . President I. tl I ice Presiden t 2nd I ice-President Treasurer Secretary Miss Margaret J. Bacon Donald S. Barrows Mrs. Fannie R. Bigelow Herbert W. Bramley George H. Clark A. Edwin Crockett A DEL BERT CRONIESE Mrs. C. Schuyler Davis M. H ERBERT El SENI I ART James Ely Gustave Erbe Joseph Farley Th eodore Briggs Charles K. Flint James E. Gleason Edwin S. Gordon William B. Hale Mrs. William B. Hale Solomon Heumann Edward A, Halbleib Mrs. William B. Lee Carl F. Lomb Frank W. Moffett John A. Randall Charles B. Rebasz Rush Rhees Hi: rman Russell Harry C. Stevenson Herbert S. Weet Charles H. Wiltsie ADMIN I ST R ALTON 0 FFIC E R S John A. Randall May D. Benedict Alfred A. Johns Clifford M. Lt.p Herman Martin Frederick H. Evans Mary C. Havens ..............................President . Director, School of Home Economics Director. School of Industrial Arts Director, School of Applied Arts Director. Evening School Director. Course Development Librarian 12 John A. Randall President 15 Miss May D. Benedict Director, School oj Home Economics Faculty, School of Home Economics Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Director, Costum iny Shop. Buffalo Normal, Diploma 1914 Teachers College. Columbia University Summer School 1918. University of Rochester Summer Schools, 1921-22. Instructor V ocationalDressmaking, Buffalo Normal School. 1919-26. Mrs. Caroline Thomason Instructor Laujlish, Education, SoctalSaence, Whitman College, A. B. 190S. University of Calif. M. A. 1921. Principal, Quilcene High School 1921-22. Instructor, English and Education, Dillon Normal College, 1922. Instructor English, and French, Idaho Technical Institute 1923-24. Bertha Thurber Instructor in Cookcn and Laundry. Buffalo Normal, Diploma 1905. Mechanics Institute, Diploma Normal Course 1912, Frances Tomer Supervisor Teacher Train tup Course. Mechanics Institute, Diploma Normal Art Course 1909. University of Chicago 1912. Teachers College, Columbia University 1914. 1920-21. Instructor in Textiles anti Sewing Me- chanics 1930-18, Clothing Specialist Mass. 1918. I lead of Home Economics Dept. College of Women N. J, State University 1919-22. Extension Service Cornell Univer itv J 922-25, Elizabeth G. Van Horne Sit pen isor, nst tut ion . 1'dm in t stratum Courses. Teachers College Columbia 191 1. Teachers College Columbia University Summer Sessions 1921, 1913, 1914, 1917. Teachers College Columbia University B. S. 1919. Instructor Foods and Dietitics Mechanics 191127. Mrs, I essie Lockwood Director Residence flail. Bessie L. Pleasants Supervisor of llomcmakiny Course- College of Pud get Sound. B. A. 1920. Teachers College, Columbia University, M. A. 1921. Teachers College Summer Session 1924- Instructor Household Management Me- chanics 1924. Mildred Proper Director, Physical Tducatum Boston School ot Physical Education, 1919, Instructor Baltimore Y. V. 1939-21. Instructor Rochester Public Schools, 1921, Director Physical Education Rochester, Y.W.C. A. 1923-25. Caroline Riker Instructor of Biology. Syracuse University PhB. 1901. Teachers College Summer Session 1918. Vice-Principal High School Sidney, N. Y. 1901-04. instructor of Math., Science and German, Matte wan High School 1904-04. Instructor ol Biology Canandaigua A cademy 1906-17. 15 Faculty, School oi Home Economics {Continued) Mrs. Anna Schenck Instructor in -Dressmaking Grace Sii.uman Dietitian Mechanics Institute Lunchroom. University oi Washington B. S. 1924. Teachers College, Columbia Universitv M. S. 1926. ' Dietitian Virginia Mason Htispit.il, Seattle 1924-25. Mrs. Jean M. Stampe Instructor Costume Design and Household Crafts, Mechanics Institute Diploma Costume Illustration 1914- Commercial Artist Designer Cutler Pub- lications 1915-21. Commercial Artist and Designer, N, Y and Chicago 1921-24. Eunice Strickland Instructor tn Cookery. Boston Y.YV.C-A. Course in Domestic Science 1905-04. Mechanics Institute Diploma Normal Domestic Science Course 1907. Chautauqua Summer Session 1911. Summer.Course with Janet McKenzie Hill. 1915. Lena Wessel Karker School Nurse. Rochester General Hospital 1910. R. N. N. Y. State. May D. Benedicts Director, School of Home Economics. Mechanics Institute, Diploma in Normal Course 1901. C ha utauqua Sum mer School 1902 Teachers College, 1904. Teachers College Summer Session 1912. Instructor Mechanics Inst. 1901-05, 1904; Janice Dorr Assistant Dietitian, Mechanics Institute Lunchroom. Syracuse Universitv 1922-24. Teachers College, i 924-26. Bessie Gillard Instructor in Cookery. Mechanics Institute. Diploma Normal Course, 1902. Chautauqua Summer school 1905. Instructor in Dietitics, Thompson Mem- orial Hospital, Canandaigua, 1906. Instructor in Cookery, Andrews Inst. Willoughby. Ohio; Summer 1917. Instructor in Cookery Rutgers Universitv Womens College Summer, 1925. May Gillard nstructor in Chemistry Extension Courses U. oi R-, 1915. 1919. 1920, Georgiana Hath way Supervisor Relati Distribution Course. Michigan State Normal College, 1919. Research Bureau lor Retail Training, M. A., 1925. Assistant Manager of Comparison Wm. Hcngerer Co., Buffalo, N. Y., 1925. Manager Comparison Dept.. Adam, Mel- drum and Anderson Co., Buffalo, N. . 1924. Mrs. Helen H, Kintzi Instructor Foods and Du'titles. Pomona College, Claremont Cald. B. S. 1917. Columbia University, M. A. 1924. Columbia University, Ph. D. 1927. Instructor in Chemistrv .Mills College, Calif. 1917-18. Instructor in Chemistrv, Pomona College, 1918-21. Instructor in Chemistrv Polytechnic H. S. Los Angeles, Calif., 1921-25; 24-26,27. Mary C Havens Librarian, Bradford Academy, Bradford. Brooklyn Public Library Training Class 1904. Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library 1904- lb. 16 Clifford M. Ulp Directort School of Fine anil Applied Arts Faculty, School Clifford McCormick Ulp Director, School oj Applied Sri: Instructor in Composition. Graduate Mechanics Institute, 1908. Art Students League, New York City, Pupil oi Win. M. Chase and Walter Taylor. Mural decorations. Dental Dispensary and St. Monica s Church, Rochester, N. Y. Liberty Loan Painting, National Gallery. Washington, D. C. Advertising Illustration, New York. Illustration and Advertising Art Work, Rochester, N. I. .'lits. Lulu Scott Backus Head, Department oj Crafts and Instructor in Ceramics. State Normal School, Brockport, N. 'i . Mechanics Institute, 1902-05; 1907-10. State School of Ceramics. Alfred University. Instructor of Drawing and Music Deal Mute I ustitute. P r o fessi on a 1 I e w eler. Lillian Fairchild Memorial Prize 1927. Harold S. Beal Instructor in Jfdairy and Jewelry. Mechanics Institute, 1920. Chautauqua Summer School. Rhode Island School o! Design. Alfred University. of Applied Arts Herbert Bohacket ITea d. Dr part me n I of Arch itecti • re. Mechanics Institute, 1908. Lowell School ol Design. Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Four years Claude Bragdon. Gordon and Kaelber. Arnold and Stern. Addon Parker, Boston. Bohacket and Bew. Prize lor East Sale Presbyterum Church ol Rochester. N. Y. Prize Genesee Co. Bldg; Batavia, N. Y, Milton E, Bond Instructor in Design. University of Rochester, 1913. Mechanics Institute. 1922. Maryland Institute, 1924. Munsell Research Laboratory . William E. Buck Instructor in Sketch. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Trov, N. Y. Mechanics Institute Eastman Theater Publicity Department. Kastman Kodak Advertising Department 18 Faculty, School oi Applied Arts (Continuedr) Ailing M. Clements Senior Instructor in Drawing and Painting, Mechanics Institute, 1912. Art Students League. New York City. Landscape Painting with John Carlson and Cecil Chichester. European study. Scenic Work H. R. Law Co., New York City. Free Lance and Commercial Art and Il- lustra! ion, New York City. Advertising Department EI Commercio ' Scholarship Mechanics Institute. Picturesque Rochester Prize. Wiltsie Water Color Prize. Byron G. Culver Senior Instructor in Design. Mechanics Institute, 1918. Figure Painting under C. W. Hawthorne. Landscape Painting under Cecil Chi- chester, Associate Instructor Summer School, Rochester, X. Y. Head Instructor.. M urn sell School o I Color, Meredith, X. Y. Commercial Design, Illustration and Decoration. Stewart H, Gordon Instructor in Architecture. Mechanics Institute. University oi Pennsylvania, B. S. Arch. Gordon and Kaelher. Charles C. Horn Senior Instructor in Interior Decoration. Pratt Institute, 1912. New York School of Fine and Applied Art. Instructor, Public Schools, Summit. New Jersey. Head oi Art Department. The Laid law Co. Inc. of New York. Art Director Motion Pictures Daw ley Studios. John J. Inglis Instructor in Drawing and Painting. I libernian Academy, Dublin. South Kensington Art School of London, England. Ecole des Beaux Arts and CoIIarossi Studio, Paris. Steelier Lithograph Co. Free-lance in Commercial_Designing. Taylor Scholarship, Dublin. Elected Royal Hibernian Academician. Marian E. Leary Instructor tn 1.1 he rat Subjects, Vassar College, 1917 Mechanics I institute. West End School of Art, Provincetown, .Massachusetts. J. Burnett Matson Instructor tn A lode ting. Swartlimore College, Pa. Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, Philadelphia, Pa, Alfred I Diversity. Professional Work in Pottery and Modeling. Instructor in Holmes Jr. High Philadel- phia, Pa. Harwood Steiger fust rue tor in Illustration, Meehanics Jnstitute. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. West End School ol Art, Provincetown, Mass. Designed Chinese Government Exhibit and Decoration in the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. Philadelphia, Pa. Exhibited in the 23rd and 25th Annual Philadelphia Water Color Exhibition. Three Scholarships at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Fritz Trautmanx Instructor in Drawing and Painting. University- of Wisconsin, 1 Harvard University. Landscape Architecture and City Planning La nd sea pe Pa in ter. Mrs. Ruth Huntley Ui.p Instructor in readier Training. Akeley Hall. Mechanics Institute. Supervisor ol Drawing, East Rochester, New York. John C. Wen rich Instructor m Architectural Rendering. Mechanics Institute. Art Students League, New York City. University ol Toulouse, France. Gordon and Kaelher. 19 Alfred A. Johns Director, School of Industrial Arts 20 Faeultv. School of Industrial Arts Alfred A. ton ns Director, School o f Industrial Arts. University of Rochester A. B. 1915. Massachusetts Institute ol Technology Ex. 1919. Arthur W, Anderson hiflriu'tor in Physics, Trig. Heat Labor (ory. Worcester Polytechnic InstituteB.S., 1922. Instructor Descriptive Geometry arid El- ementary Machine Drawing, Armour Institute of Technology, 1923-24. Ralph fl. Braden Iastructo? tn Chemistry. Ohio Weslevan University, 1907-09. Baldwin-Wallace College B. S„ 1912. University ol Chicago M. S. Chemistry Chief Chemist and Assistant Superin- tendent Ford Manufacturing Co,, St. Louis, 1916-18. Chemical War Service, I S. Army, 1918-19 Instructor Qualitative Analysis Penn- sylvania State College, 1919. William L. Branch Instructor in A afh, Eh' '. Laboratory. University of Chicago, B. S. in E.E., 1926. West. Graduate Student Course, Scabor and Blade. Harold |. Brodie Instructor in Jleckanicat Drawing. Mechanics Norma! Teachers Training, 1917. Instructor. Machine Drawing Elmira Vocational School, 1919-18. Instructor of Aerial Gunnery at Naval Training Station, Cheat Lakes, I'll. 1918- 19. John L. Cobb Instructor tn Business Jlafhrnettcs, Business las % economics. University of Illinois M. S.r 1925. Illinois State Normal University 1920. Advanced work University of Chicago and Columbia, Principal H. S. Lostant 111 inots Assistant Superintendent Schools Daiav die, Illinois. Director ol Research and Guidance Sher- wood School Milwaukee. Wisconsin George Davis Instructor in Electricity. Cornell University, 1919. Haver ford College, Instructor Physics. Bell Telephone Research Laboratories 1920-26. Statistician for North Lewis S, Edgarton Instructor in Alathmchcs. Strength of ma- terials, steam. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1919, B. S. in Engineering, 1921. Assistant to Plant Engineer B. F. Sturte- vantCo., 1918-1919. Production and Designing Engineer, Marine Engine Department Dutcher Machine Co., 192 L Private Development Engineer Member A. S. M. E; S. A. E. Mark E lung son 1 sf.ru dor in Ticon on ics. Idaho Technical Institute, 1924. Associate in Education Gooding College, 1926. A. B. 21 Faculty, School of Industrial Arts (iContinued) Frederick H« Evans Dicolor of Course Development. Tau Beta Phi B. M. E. Kentucky State University, 1903. M. E. ibid.. 1906. Designer Iron ton Engine Co., 1903-4. Instructor in Engineering and Superin- tendent of Vocational Courses, Bead ley Polytechnic Institute Peoria, Illinois, 1904-16. Dean of College of Industrial Science Toledo Ohio, 1916-18. Chief Engineer, The Ransoma and Ran- dolph Co-, Toledo, Ohio, 1919-20. Technical expert with General Staff, War Plans Division U. S. Armv during periods of 1918-19, 1920-22. Chief of Training U- S. Verterans Bureau Central Office Washington, D. C., 1922- 23« W. N- FENN1NGER Sitpervisior of Elei'tricat Courses. Franklin and Marshall College, l9J0Ph,B. Pin Beta Kappa Ohio State University 1913. M. A. Fellow in Physics Pratt Institute, 1913- , m9 Educational Director, Brooklyn Edison, Co.. 1919-22. Coordination Assistant to Electrical Engi- neer, Brooklyn Edison, Co., 1922-25. John H. Godfrey Instructor tn Jlalke naftcs and . llechanus. Cornell University, 1895. M. E. Assistant Engineer in Sugar Mill Hawaiian Islands. Foreman in Engineering and Operating Department of Pressed Steel Car Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. General Master Mechanic, American Brake Shoe and Foundry Co., Mohawk, N. J. Teacher of Mathematics Trumansburg, H. S., Trumansburg, N. Y. I ACO B Hi LG ERMA N Instructor in Mechanical Drawing. Mechanics Institute 1918. Arsenal Technical School Indianapolis, Iml., 1918-19. Hickok Manufacturing Co., 1919-20, Sherman Hagberg Instructor in Machine Shop. Buffalo Normal School. 1919. Oswego Normal School 1924. Extension Division U. R. 1924, Curtis Machine Corp. 1916. Earl C. Karker Instructor tn Electricity. B. S, University Rochester 1917. M. S. University Rochester, 1923, Edward H. Lang Instructor in Mathematics, Electricity and Mechanics Laboratory. Cornell, 1925, M. E. Assistant to Chici Engineer E. W. Bliss Co.. Brooklyn 1925-26. Herman Martin Director of Evening School. Instructor in Machine Design and Physics. Instructor Mechanics, 1904-27. Mechanics Institute, Mechanical Course. 1904. Extension Work, at Cornell University and University of Rochester, Draftsman and Designer at Gleason Works and the Strom berg Carlson Co., 1903-06. Earl M. Mo recock In, tractor in ■ ledricify. Clemson College, 1919 B. S. in F.. F, and M. K. General Electrical Co., 1920. W est Virginia Engineering Co., 1921. William J. Scanlan Instructor in Electricity! Laboratory. Mechanics Institute 1920, Eastman Kodak Co., 1917-23. Calvin C. Thomason Instructor in Business hue. Economics and Psychology . W hitman Cotlece. 1907, A. B. Advanced Work; Universities of Cali- fornia. Oregon and Wisconsin. Senior Instructor, Army Schools ol Budget Sound Coast Defenses, 1920-21. Supervisor of General Education Armv School ol Ninth Corps Area 1921-22. Pro lessor of Sociology, ami Vocational Secretary, Idaho Technical Institute 1922-24. Clarence Tlites Instructor ui Electric Drafting and Design. Clarkson, 1925, B. S, in F. E. West. Student Course 1923-24. Resident Engineer for Commonwealth Power Corporation. Michigan. Roy Weller Mass. Institute ol Technology', 1927. 11 er man Martin Director oj Evening School IN MEMORIAM The memory of william ii. vianco WILL ALWAYS LINGER IN OUR HEARTS AND BE AN INSPIRATION TO MECHAN- ICS INSTITUTE WHOSE INTEREST HE ALWAYS HELD PREEMINENT, 4 4 I deals 11 I lore the stars, the moon, the sun. I lore God's beauties, even one. I lore the flowers, the birds and bees, I lore the tail green growing trees. I lore the splendid mountains high, I lore to hear a soft wind sigh. I tore sweet music ringing true, I lore all harmony, —don't you I lore the soft white fleecy clouds, I lore dear azure skies of blue. But last, not least of all, I lore, I lore ideals of folks like you. lira Howe. Dedicated to the girls AND BOVS OP Ml Rochester, New York 1928 By Eva Howe. 26 Senior Class Officers Winfield Van Horn President Kathryn Hickey I ice-President Winifred Bye Secretary B u rton St r a tton Treasurer 27 I Iistorv of the Senior Class Several years ago two-hundred and nineteen ol the brightest freshmen in history entered the portals of Mechanics Institute. We had less than the usual trials and tribulations that tall to the lot of freshmen, tor our capacity of accomplishment demonstrated itself at an early date. At the Freshman reception we had such a good time that then and there we decided to go out for everything Mechanics had to offer. As a result you can find our names heading the big events of our three years at school. At our first business meeting we elected officers and with Kenneth Cooper as our first president we made rapid progress. In our Junior year we entered actively in the events of the school. We were a step ahead of previous classes and obtained our Senior rings in our Junior year. Still another demonstration of our superior ability was our brilliant Junior prom, which everyone agrees was the most successful in the Institute. 11 was through the efforts of our class that all class dues are now collected with the tuition and fees. We lost no time in getting organized in our Senior year. At the first meeting, which was held October 10, 1927, the following officers were elected. Winifield Van Horn Kathryn Hickey Winifred Bye Burton Stratton Katherine Smith President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Issi,tta f 11 Treat rurer Our first social event was an informal dance held in Bevier, January 27. 1928, at which everyone became better acquainted. During the year we held numerous closed parties. I he crowning event of the year is the annual banquet which promises to be the best ever. Our class of twenty-eight is re-establishing the old and almost for- gotten precedent of making a gift to the school upon graduation. 28 James M. Adair Cooperative Electrical “Jimmie” XE t Groveland, New York His chiej ambition was to run JI.I. Cheer up. Jimmie, they say that “time conquers all obstacles! We wonder. President Student Council (3); President Junior Class (2); E. S. A. (1, 2, 3). Cooperative . Uechanical Macedon. New York H e all have our ambitions. We wonder? Mechanical Association (1, 2, 3). Ruth Allen Illustration and Advertising “Peggy Hornell, New York Now we think Ruth's man's shoes should have a party and invite his trousers down. Art League (3). Constance Almy B. S. Home Economics “Connie ' AO Okmulgee, Oklahoma Connie—what about that memory course? G. A. A, Council (2, 3); Secretary G. A. A. (3); Silver Bay (1); Riding (2); Ping Pong (1. 2); Bowling (1, 2, 3). Parke C. Allen “Park 29 Gunnar S. Anderson Meehan teal Cooperative “Andy Rochester, New York The second Edison—perhaps? Dorothy L. Andrews B, S, Home Economics “Dot” AO Rochester, New York Gee, Dot, i oure a peach, no other word can fit you as weft. G, A. A. Council (2, 3); Treasurer Y. V. C. A. (2); Ramikin Staff (4); Captain, Bowling (3); Bowling (1, 2. 3, 4); Captain Ball (1, 2t 3); Golf (4); G. A. A Field Meet (2). Edward T. Arters Cooperative Electrical “Eddie” Tidioute, Pennsylvania A good example for ait freshmen. Be careful, Ed, don't try too hard all at once. E. S. A. (L, 2, 3); Senior Announcement Com- mittee. Ralph H. Avery Advertising and Illustration “Ralph” Buffalo, New York Quiet, get, quite the right sort. Art League (I, 2, 3); Vice President Art League; Art Editor, Ramikin (3); Art League Executi fe Committee (3). 30 Charles G. Balliett Electrical Cooperative “Chuck” XE«I� Rochester, New York Enthusiasm and everything! Cheerleader (2, 3); Electrical Students Assoc, (1. 2, 3); Glee Club (2, 3). Charles E. Baltzel Electrical Co-operative “Chuck XA«f Lyons, New York fFonder what a wrecked car thinks about? Basket Ball (I, 2, 3); Captain Basketball (2); Interfraternal Council (1); Treasurer 1 nterfrater- na 1 Counc il (2); President Interfraternal Council (3); Ramikin Staff (3); Electrical Association (1.2,3). Marjorie Barber “Mari She came to At. I. to take Dietetics but went out for sports and found “ Hunting ’ to her tiki tip. Captain Ball (2, 3); Riding (2, 3); Life Saving (2, 3); Frosh Reception Committee. Three. } ear Dietetics Way land. New York Dorothy W. Barbour Teacher training Crafts “Dot” Rochester, New York IF hat did you sag? Yes, she is a great friend. 51 John Barr “John” Just a little red hatred Art League (2, 3). G. Lamoxt Bardien Electrical Co-operative “Monty Rochester, New York lv anted: 7 he reason for police protection for the weaker sex on Court Street. Is that you Bardien? Electrical Students Association. Design Rochester, New York hog. not barejooted as get. Harold C. Bittel Co-operative Electrical “Bob Cato. New York Just a good looking shiek from Cato. hut never- theless he's the vest pocket edition of Jf hg Girls fxave Home? Fred C. Blair Jlechdnical Co-operative “Kid Blair XR 1 Rochester, New York Perhaps some dag he will he champion heavy weight boxer of the world. Let s hope so. lie has carried enough bruises and black eyes to win. Boxing (4). 32 Edwin O. Blodgett Electrical Co-opera lice Ed Rush ville. New York His greatest fault was “flunking?' Are you thinking, Ed? Electrical Students Assoc. (1,2, 3); Vice Presi- dent Electrical Assoc,: Secretary Electrical Assoc. (3). R. Marion Bl0mquist Occupational Therapy “Marnyy l‘Ph Herkimer, New York It's hard for us to part. Art League (I, 2); Riding (1); Hiking (1, 2); Golf (2); Glee Club (1, 2). Ethel Sinceler Brown Ethel Rochester, New York Some people hare difficulty in choosing between a family and a career. Airs. Brown is managing both successfully. Luther C. Burritt Mechanical Co-opera lice Lee XE4� Eli I ton, New York Lukes two greatest ambit ions: To gel to school on time, and to be coach of Mechanics Basket baft team especially at BrockporL Never mind, Luke, you most always got there, but, and bow? Glee Club (2, 3); G. O. S. (1. 2, 3); Mechanical Assoc, (1, 2, 3) ; Wrestler’s Club (2, 3); Inter- fraternal Council (3). Inst. Management 33 ' Winifred Bye Art Education Winnie £KA Olcott, New York Winnie can make a horse do everything but talk— we envy tier. G. A. A. Council (2. 3) ; President Intersorority Council (3); Vice-President Class (2); Secretary Class (3); Silver Bay (2). Geraldine Carroll “Gerry B. S. Home Economics Rochester, New York U hen one is m need oj real sympathy, Gerry JilL the bilk Captain Ball (2, 3); Bowling (2, 3). Herbert P. Case .Uechanicaf Co-operative Herb XK I Warsaw, New York One last word oj advice, Keep your eyes away from— — and they won't be blackened.!! Just because you are busy Herb, you shouldn't deprice the girls. Glee Club (1); Mechanical Assoc. (1,3); Presi- dent Mechanical Assoc. (3). Delia Clark Dee A good scout, thru Art League (1,2. Teacher Training Craft Munnsville, New York and thru. 3); Riding (I); Hockey (1). 34 Margaret Clark B. S. Home Economics “Margaret Pen field. New York Dependability and Margaret seem to be synony- mous. Martha Clark Teacher Training Art Rochester, New York There are many by your name but we can't Jorget you. Art League (1, 2, 3); Aladdin (2, 3); Riding (1, 2, 3); Golf (3); Junior Prom Committee. E. M. Clark He was a. second Stein met; but he didn't (ike to argue. Oh! no, not much. Electrica I Co-operative Rush ville, New York He who came from Rusticitie to dl. . m order that he might go hack and teach the girts what he learned. Did you learn it all at school and in school hours, Bill? Electrical Students Association. Willaim W. Clarke “Bill Marion Colton Two Year Dietitian Manon'’ Rochester, New York Marion is thejresh air fiend of the dietetics class. G. A. A. Council (2); Swimming (2); Bowling (1. 2). Donald R. Crockett Retail Distribution Don” XE4 Rochester, New York Don's eery quiet—we haven't much “on him, but wy have our suspicions! Wm. Allan Crombie Illustration Bill Rochester, New York We jeel such an innocent look belies its owner. Art League (1, 2, 3); Treasurer Art League; Vice-President, Junior Class. Wilbur E. Coe Mechanical Co-operative Biir XE$ Rochester, New York We could write a story of his life and name it. What M. I. dtd for a bashful bop, Glee Club (2, 3); Secretary Glee Club (3); Mechanical Assoc. (I, 3); Senior Announcement Committee. 36 Leon Edward Coy Architecture Squeak” XA 1 Rochester, New York Sketched Jrom life at Fashion Park. This hoy knows fits vegetables, Rosie. Joseph Coyle Industrial Arts Newark, New York Product? or By-Product of Newark. I) Joe had a few more years at JI.I. perhaps he could outlive the taint of having come from Newark. Roy M. Currie Co-operative Electrical Rov” XE 1 Freedom, New York Electrical Students Assoc. (1, 2, ,3). Two Year Dietitian Willard, New York Really, for such a small girl, your a hr lilies are great! G. A. A. Council (1); Intersorority Council (2); Ramikin Staff (2); Captain Ball (1); Bowling (L 2). 37 Raymond I. Delaney Mechanical Co-operative Ray” XEM‘ Newark New York They say that Ray got round shouldered jro n kissing loo many short girls? I wonder? Glee Club (1, 2); Secretary and Treasurer Men s Glee Club (2); Mechanical Association (2, 3); Treasurer Mechanical Assoc. (3) ; Literary Editor Ramikin (3); Secretary Class (2); Class Gilt Committee (3); Chairman Executive Coun- cil; Interfraternal Baseball (2, 3), Gen I EVE D i sparti Teacher Training Art Gen Geneseo, New York A slight competent understudy oj JItss Ran. Art League (1, 2, 3); Hockey (2, 3); Captain Ball (1,2); Bowling (3); Glee Club (2, 3). NELLIE E. Dukette Teacher Training Art Nibs Utica, New York Pork oj Pork and Beans had better do right by our Utile Nellie. Art League (I, 2, 3); Secretary Art League (2); I reasurer Dormitory Council (2, 3); Riding (1, 2); Dramatics (1, 2 3); Ring Committee. VernqLD Erickson Electrical Co-operative Slim XA't Tidioute, Pennsylvania He came out from the wilds oj Pennsylvania to learn what was going on in the civilized world, and did he (earn! Glee Club (L 2); Electrical Student Associa- tion (I, 2), Helen Fiege Teacher Training Art ‘'Helen Rochester, New York That reminds us of a tittle story???? Art League (1, 2, 3); Glee Clul (2); Captain Ball (1. 2, 3); Golf (3); Bowling (3). Merrill H. Forster Illustration “Bill’' Fairport, New York The irresistible 'Prince of Studio Life? Art League (1. 2, 3); Wrestler’s Club (2, 3); Dramatics Club. Leo E. Forsyth F.lectrical Co-operative Buster Byron, New York No matter how loop and how Jar it is he will pet there. Electrical Student Association (1,2, 3). Rhea Frank B. S. Home Economics Rhea Honeoye Falls, New York Rheas name is ‘Prank but nevertheless she doesn't give herself a wap. Riding (1); Captain Ball (L 2, 3); Bowling (2, 3, 4); Silver Bay (1); Manager 4 Bowling (4), 39 1C LB HUT H F REE MAN Electrical Co-Operative Bert’’ Marion, New York Freeman believe in taking life easy, even to steeping thru theory class. Electrical Students Association (J, 2, 3). Sidney W. Freeman “Sid Sid's greatest ambition was to join the House of David so that he could tel his hair grow and play pinochle day in and day out. r ■a � ' % rLORENCE Florence RYE ft Floyd J. Fuisby Electrical Co-operative Fris” XI3rI Lyons, New York Floyd nits,red hts catting when he came to JI. . He should have gone to Geneseo Normal as he was down there most of the time anyway. Electrical Association (1. 2, 3), Fun chroo m . Han age met 11 Buffalo, New Y ork You may think Florence is quiet, hut you should hear her in Glee Club, or in the dormitory on certain occasions. Golf; Swimming; Glee Club; Skiing. 40 Leonore Furnald B. S. Home Economics “Beany” Rochester, New York Wonder what a missionary thinks about? President Y. Y. C. A. (3, 4); G. A. A. Council (3, 4) ; Captain Ball (2, 3); Bowling (3, 4). George C. Gascoyne Mechanical Co-operative Just like other mortals, no better, no worse, just funnier. MARY E. Geiger Teacher Training Art “Gere, 4� 1 1� Williamsport, Penna. .Yme there is Livingston, the explorer and Living- ston the park. Now—? Riding (2. 5); Art League (1, 2, 5); Golf (3); Dramatics (2, 3). HENRY J. GenTHER Electrical Co-operative ‘'Gent'’ Rochester, New York Ilis motto: Why worry? They alt tall sooner or later. Electrical Students Association. 41 James W. Geraci Illustration Jimmie Rochester, New York Jimmie goes to Buffalo every week end. He's gelling lo he a purty good rassler at that? Art League (1. 2, 3); Captain Wrestling Team ; Dramatic Club; Announcement Committee. Roland Gilmore “Gil Electncal Co-operah i e NT� .., Gil was the “stuck of Pori Byron until he joined the Chi tips' when he lost half of his moustache then he had to resort lo Jay Olios. Tough, Git. Lleetrica! Students Assoc.; Pinochle Club. Bess R. GoldenSON Retail Distribution A I Rochester, New York Hard work and Bess mean —we are one. Secretary Retailers (3), M ilored Goheen B. S. Home Economics M id AlF Rochester, New York Ij you want Information as to ways oj cooking bacon, ask Mid. Silver Bay (1); Riding (2); Captain Ball (2); Vice-President Y. W. C. A.; Bowling (3); Chair- man Announcement Committee. 42 Miles R. Greene Electrical Cooperative “Buck” XE«t Massena, New York His chief ambition to peddle hand bills around to the different parked cars, and to establish a Harem at the dorm. KENNETH N. Hadley Electrical Cooperative Red XE4� San Diego, California Ken u'as learning to be an Electrician and he sure could make the lights go out when he was calling down at— Electrical Students Assoc. {1, 2. 3) ; Glee Club (2, 3); Octet (2t 3); In A ready (3). Hermia C. Hallauer Art Education Hcrniv AH Webster, New York Hermia has proven her versatility. Captain Ball (1, 2); Glee Club (3); Art League (1, 2, 3); Hockey (2). Clarence f. Hall Clarence'' Illustration Rochester, New York Quite a big man for such a little auto. 43 James L. H ARRIS Electrical Cooperative Jimmie XE4 Albion, New York One might say-—a right good fellow. Glee Club (2, 3); Electrical Students Assoc. Elizabeth H. Hellen Art Education Betty I V I Rochester, New York Betty, we're glad you've been with us. J. Browning Herendeen . Jlecha i tea Coopera h ve ,4J. B. Macedon, New York He came from Macedon which made the teachers afraid that the girls would demoralize turn?? Mechanical Assoc. (1, 2, 3). Kathryn M. Hickey Illustration Casilada SKA Rochester, New York Your nickname brings dreams of lovely things, why are you such a mystery?? Secretary Art League; Secretary Student Council; Vice-President Senior Class. 44 FOREST B, Hitchcock Electrical Cooperative “F. B. Rochester, New York His chief ambition is to tell some of the bosses oj the GRS how to run things, and where to pet off at. Here’s wishing you tuck. Electrical Students Association. Marcian F. Hoff Electrical Cooperative “Marce 1 Cold water, New York If he could only cook, he would have them all beat for as far as talking and asking questions he has any woman stopped. Electrical Students Assoc. (1, 2, 3); 1st Vice- President Electrical Students Assoc. KATHERJNE HOLL1 DAY Art Education Kay SKA Rochester, New York She’s been around where the horses ICinnie and is actually contracting a hoarse faugh. President ot Art League (3); Art League Exec- utive Committee; Dramatic Club (2, 3); Presi- dent G. A. A. (3); Captain Ball (1, 2); Bowling (3). Donald ). Hutchings Electrical Cooperative Don North Chili, New York He wants to be a teacher, but do you want to teach her, Don? Electrical Students Assoc. (2, 3). 45 Flossie V. Houser “Floss” Flossie, we wish you d let Ellen M. Johnston Two Year Diditi an Ell'n ’ Halstead, Pennsylvania If'e marvel that anyone who slays up so tale can manage to keep her school work up so well. Glee Club; Riding. Art Education Webster, New York us know you heller. Grace Keiser Teacher Training lrl Grace” Shortsville, New York Three of the reasons why Gentlemen prefer 'em. Art League (3); Glee Club (2). Helen Kellogg Institutional Management Hein” AO Avon, New York Helen s air of digntly , second only to that of Altss Benedict caused most of the freshmen to think that she was a member of the jacuity . 46 Burton Kintz Mechanical Cooperative. Kintzie Rochester, New York He came from the wilds of L harlatte to JI. I. and civilization to become cultured. He is going hack a gentile man; maybe. Mechanical Assoc.; Class Baseball (I, 2, 3); Pinochle Club (3). Sara Klebstatel Lunch Room Management Sally” Belmont, New York She's very quiet usually hut when the mood seizes her she can provide as much entertain men t as a whole minstrel show. Girls Glee Club. Phyllis E. Knox Two Year Dietitian Phil” Coudersport, Pennsylvania Phyllis left us jar a year. hut she loved the school so much that she coutdn t stay away any longer. Bowling (3); Tennis. Marjorie Koninsky P . S. Home Economics. “Marj ’ A l Rochester. New York. President G.A.A. (3); G.A.A. Council (2); Ectitor-in-Chiel of the Ramikin (4); Literary Editor Ramikin (2); Silver Bay (2); Captain ball (L 2, 3); Swimming (2); Manager Ping Pong (2); Ping Pong (2, 3) Bowling (1, 2, 3); Freshmen! Initiation (2); Tennis (3); Riding (2); Golf (4). 47 Marie Lane B. S. Home Economics Marri Macedon, New York IF hen seeking advance slide news, see Mane. She always manages to know the latest novelties first Captain ball (I); Bowling (3); Riding (3); Dramatics (I). M. H. I -fAY Lunch Room Management Lee, Massachusetts . firs. Lay is interested in hells oj all kinds, especially the hells that ring at all hours in the dormitory. Erwin H. Luce Mechanical Cooperative “Johnny' Leon, New York Just another day wasted away in studying. Mechanical Association; Class Baseball (1, 2, 3). Stewart E. MacumBER Electrical Cooperative “Mac XE 1 Manchester, New York Mac was treasurer of the pinocle club whose motto was “the losers always pay . But did they? Electrical Students Association (1, 2, 3); 1st Vice-Pres. Electrical Students Association (2). 4 8 Charles J, Maier Architecture OzzieM 4 A Rochester, New York Ozzie oh you do if it? Clap hands, he likes his Elite. Social Committee M.LA.A. (1); Secretary M.l.A.A. (2); Executive Officer M l.A. A (3); Wrestler's Club (1, 2, 3); M.I. Carnival (1) Aubrey E. R. Martin Architecture Fuzzy” A4 Rochester; New York A coice from the Jlinaret. Glee Cluh. Eleanor Meagher Three Year Dietitian Marr Rochester. New York Eleanor map he petite hut she can make Hungs hum. Captain Ball (1, 2); Skiing (2); Freshmen Reception Comm. (3); Bowling (3). Mildred f. Merz Art Education Mick” Rochester, New York Yes—we’re glad to have been your friend. Art League (1, 2, 3); Golf (3); Dramatic Club (2, 3); Committee Art League dance (2). 49 Helen M. McCarthy Lunch room management ' Helen' Canandaigua, New York You've necer iold us, hut the attraction at home must he mighty big to make you worry so much about being kept overtime on Fridays, Mildred Monin B. S. Home Economics ,JRed'T AlF Niagara, Falls, New York Red can be asteep yet in her dreams she answers more correctly than the rest of us. Vice-President Student Count’d (4); Ramikin Stall (4); Golf (4); Gift Committee (4); Dormi- tory Formal Committee (4); Bowling (3); Hiking (1). Erwin M. Morris “Morrie’ Rem sen, New York His chief ambition is to be Honorary chaperon of the dormitory. He is the attain in the play It hy Girts I.cave Home . Mechanical Association (1. 2. 3); Student Council (3); Manager Mechanical Association (I, 2, 3); Manager Boxing anti Wrestling (3). Margaret Morrow Costuming Marg Pavilion, New' York IE hat is the big attraction at Pavilion, must you always leave earty on [Friday afternoon? 50 Robert G. Mason “Bob” XE 1 Rochester, New York Robert had a great big Ford and how fast tf would go. Bui when he look the girls from the dorm out, it seemed to qo awful slow. Did il ewer stop, Bob? President Electrical Students Association (3); Electrical Students Association (1. 2. 3); Inter- fraternal Council (2); Radio Club (1); Glee Club (1,2,3). Ruth Munyan Three Year Dietitian “Munriie” EKA Oxford, New York Keep up the good work Ruthie and you'It soon be a perfect thirty-six. Captain Ball (2); Intersorority Council (2, 3) Freshmen Reception Committee (3). Violet Niefergold Vi” AO Jfaxium results with energy is J iolei s motto. Bowling (I, 2). Two Year Dietitian Buffalo, New York minimum expenditure of Byron North Electrical Rochester, A ew York Barney has hopes oj setting up a radio that will bring in more stations than any of the teachers so that he can tell them how he did ill 51 ] .llen Ostberg Advertising and Illustration “El” Rochester, New York real nice designer hut we can I find out who she has designs on. Art League (1, 2, 3); Dramatic Club (2, 3); Captain Ball (2). Elm A J. Owen Lunch Room Management “Elm Brocton, New York Is Elma s great interest in L. R. JL the only reason why she spends her Saturday afternoons mate mg cakes'! Secretary Freshmen Class. Anthony S. Fabians Illustration “Tony Rochester, New York I don't drink, don’t smoke hut I lore flowers.!! Art League (L 2, 3); Bevier Wrestler s (2, 3); Dramatic Club (2, 3). Alfred R. Payne Architecture 41A I Ellicottville, New York Commander-in—something oj the Area dels? ML A. A. Blanche J. Pellette Art Education Blanch Webster, New York Blanche's B. E. is an engineer. Is he civil, Blanche? Art League (1, 2, 3); Dramatics (2, 3); 'Pennis (2); Golf (3). J. Kenneth PolHEMUS Mechanical Cooperative 4'Polo'’ Johnson City. New York He is little, but you Mould be surprised. Mechanical Association (1, 2, 3). Frank Quinn Electrical Cooperative Frank Rochester. New York It must be tough to have them all chasing you. Electrical Students Association. Vesta RaubeR Three Year Dietitian Betty Way land. New York She joined the class a year late, but it didn't take her long to catch up. Life Saving (1); Riding (2, 3); Glee Club (2. 3); Captain Ball (2, 3); Golf (3); Skiing (3); Fresh- men Reception Committee. 53 Jane V. Reynolds Illustration and Advertising nJanM Rochester, New York H r see you m our dreams, a lovely vision. Osee Reynolds B. S. Home Economics Osee” AO Rochester, New York Ab sen Is make the heart grow fonder. Manager Captain Bait (2. 3); Captain Ball (1, 2, 3); Varsity team (2); Ping Pong (2, 5); Y.W.C. A. (2,3); Bowling (2.3). Ruth Rickman Two Year Dietitian “Rick ’ SKA Charlotte, New York Ruth's favorite pastime seems to be managing R.O.T.C. luncheons. There s a special heaven for dietitians where the work project is unknown. Howard C. Riker Jleciianical Cooperative “Howdy' XTC I Rochester, New York Sometimes he sits and thinks, but more often he iust sits. Chairman Mechanical Association Social Com- mittee (3); Interclass baseball (1.2, 3); Wrestling (3)- f 4 Paul Schulthuss LInipta l A fits unsolved mystery, have I to do with it'l Helene Salisbury Lunch room Management “Jack Rochester, New York Helene ought to tike the first of the month because she tikes llitts so welt. Glee Club; Riding Meehan teat Rochester, New York ft hat is work and what George Shafer Illustration and Advertising “BO” Elmira, New York George is a newspaper man—freedom of the press is his forte. Art League (1, 2, 5); Ramikin staff (1, 2, 5); Social chairman of Senior class; Senior dance chairman; Chairman publicity for MI, Carnival; Chairman publicity for Art League plav; Vrest- ling (5); Wrestler s dub (L 2. 3). Clyde Shampine Electrical Cooperative “Doc“ Carthage, New York At last a tad from the fire department. A hero in every girl's eye. Some people are horn lucky, C lydel Electrical Students Association (1, 2, 3), Elna Mae Simms “L naM AO Two Year Dietitian Ellicottville. New York Etna is responsible for the great degree oj quiet which always prevails in her classes'll Bowling (1, 2); Captain Ball (1. 2); Life-Sav- ing (1. 2); Tennis (2); Skiing (1); Treasurer Girls Activities Association (2). H EN RIE TTA SmITH “Heneretta AT B. S. Home Economics Rochester, New York Henrietta is so fond of teaching that she even spends her Sundays teaching Sunday School. Captain Ball (2), Kathryn G. Smith “Kav AT Three Year Dietitian Lvons. New York Kay—the much fought over I ay . Treasurer Class (2): G. A. A. Council (2, 3); Intersorority Council (2); Dormitory Council (3); Chairman Dormitory Formal (5); Captain Ball (1,2, 3); Golf (3). Dietitian Le Rov, New York Edytiie M. Spiller Spilly” Edythe is the big hearted girt who insists upon doing alt the hard work, and letting her classmates off easily. 56 F. STANDFORD Electrical Cooperative Stan“ Brockport, New York Stan came lo M.I.JreshJrom the country! Ward Stottlk Interior Decoration “Ward Rochester, New York We hope Ward realizes this is Leap Year. Art League (1, 2, 3); Dramatics (1, 2, 3). Burton E. Stratton Electrical Cooperative “Burton ” Theresa, New York Hurt's greatest ambition is to he a sheik, hut he. has decided to wrtte a hook on “Why Girls Go I ltd About Jle . Electrical Students Association (I, 2, 3); Rami- kin Staff (3); Treasurer Senior Class (3); Pinocle Club (3). Arthur O. Sutcliffe Electrical Cooperative “Art Rochester, New York Quiet and takes tije easy, hut when he gets started look outI 57 V Charles L. Swanton Mechanical Cooperative Charlie7 Le Roy, New York Labor conquers alt things. But not lore! Mocha ii icu I A ss( )cia t i on. Mynabelle M. Tanner Illustration and Advertising My nee Rochester, New York H eslies, Auburn lit }htst Electricity, Advertising Oh! Oh! Art League (3). Dorothy E. Truscott Illustration and Advertising Dot” Meridale, New York —the IF resiling manager has his hands JuiL Art League (1, 2, 3). Winfield. S. Van Horn Electrical Cooperative Red XA 1 Sea Breeze. New York You expected us to write about — so we didn't. Interfraternal Council (3); President class (3); Electrical Students Association (1, 2, 3); Students Council (2); Ring Committee (2). Roland E. Van Sickle Electrical Cooperative “Van” Rochester, New York I an L1' the big butler and egg man from Carthage. Why the rush far the pin? Are we right? Electrical Students Association (1, 2, 3); Honor Committee. Katherine Wallace Two Year Dietitian “Kay” AT New Jersey Peppy, A ay? - Indeed! Swim ming Ronald Warner “Ronnie” XOI Grace J. Walsh . S. Home Economics “Toots” AT Scranton, Pennsylvania Toots doesn't care what fraternity he belongs to as long as he is C hi Dell. I ntersorority Council (3,4): Dormitory Council (1. 3. 4); President Dormitory Council (4); Captain Ball (1,2); Hockey (1,2). I this Ira lion Rochester. New York Ronnie—W hy did you do it th in k yo u re Iucky. but even so we Chairman Class Social Committee (3); Chair man Junior Prom (2); Manager Basketball. 59 Erwin B. Whitk Mechanical Cooperative Whitie Bath, New York lie is the cleanest hop in our class. He comes from Bath at feast once a week! Mechanical Association (1, 2, 3); Electrical Students Association (1, 2); Football (1); Base- ball (1); Wrestling (2). Harold S. Wynn Electrical Cooperative “Win ' Low ville, New York Just a tad from Lowbrow or Lomu lie. Lets hope that he suffered no HI effects from living in this hip mid aly white at J1.I. Electrical Associatton. ) 61 62 Francis Eaton President ) unior Class Our Junior year is fleeting fast, but time can never efface the memorable years the class spent at Mechanics Institute. We happily recall the days of September 1926 when as green horns we were so warmly received by the upper classmen. Our class organ- ization, the first party, and how proud we were of our contribution to Basketball. And now as Juniors we have accomplished much. Our Christmas party which was closed and for the purpose of classmen becoming better acquainted with one another, was a howling success. The big event of the year was the Junior Prom. Preparations were started months in advance, two orchestras secured, and the new K. ol C. Ballroom was leased. Naturally the Prom was the greatest ever staged. The fair co-eds in beautiful gowns were like jewels against the cream colored marble walls of the Ballroom. The music enhanced by lights of mellow hue have an atmosphere of sublime joy. It was declared by all that attended to be the greatest Prom ever attempted. We wish to state that our activity has not been confined however to social affairs alone. I he class of 29 has contributed greatly to the ath- eletic activities of the school. 1 he men and women of our class have shown great interest in athletics and have supported the school with great fervor. At present we are planning a party to be held later m the year, one that will stand out as an example of the best of open parties. W e are proud of our accomplishments, and shall carry on our splendid spirit throughout our Senior year, so that it may be said when we are graduated that the Class ol '29 stood equal to any ever represented at Mechanics Institute. d4 Junior— Art Junior—Electrical 65 J unior—Electrical J unior—Mechanical t,(i J UNIOR—C HEMICAL J UN I OR—HOME ECONOM ICS 67 J UNIOR—DIET1TIA NS Junior Roll Call School of Applied Art Avis Baker Roy Bartlett Kathryn Bay John Bennett Harry Bernard Barbara Bikely J, Henry Brown Richard Browne Marian Brink Warner Vera F. Burnett Sebastian Caccamo George A. Carr Elinor Chambers F LORENCE Cl IAPMAN George N. Clark I Jelen Costican Tony DeGarde Dorothy Dodson Geraldine Duffy Katherine Ehle Delbert Flam Louis Foster Ruth Fowler Catherine Gridley Fdward W. Hayes Fred Houston Earle F. Kaeli Isabelle E. Kimball Bernice Lawson Charles Lofgreen Robert Lord Kati i ryn McCabe Justin mcCarty H o'w a r d Mars ha ll Solveig Martens Isabel Monaghan Sally Morgan Kenn A. Niver Coston C. Ordway C ath e r i n ii Palm e r Elizabeth Ramsey Doris Sager Frank Sapere Ruth Sid dons Edith Stow ell John Sullivan Virginia Taylor Harry R. Terry Clyde F. Ton fa Allen Van Emmekick Adrian VanWyen Ernest Walker Stanley Wells Ethel M. Williams 68 Junior Roll Call (Con 1 fitted) SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS Coop era 11 v e Elect r iea 1 Raymond Allen Leigh Hardy Calbin Bannon L. M. Bellinger William Bisley W. R. Brown Chancey Bryant Leo Chrysler Ben j a m i n C oh en Kenneth Cooper James Dailey Earle Dibble Paul Ellis Charles Foster Edward Griffin George S. Hawkins G. W. Herman Donald How den L. r. Hungerford Philip Jameson John Jacobus Olin Le Roy Ray Mattoon Brayton McOmber H er be rt MorgAn H. 1). Morse Raymond Monger Louis Nealon Clifford Ormsby David Partridge R a y mon o Perci v a l Harold Peterson J ames F. Ryan Charles Seiler I Iarold Smith B. M. Snyder W. C. Taylor Leon Tinkham Alan Young James Young W, 1. Youngs Harold Adams John Balsley Chas, P. I3on figlio Chas. Wm. Brady Chari, es Colacino Norman Collister Joseph Curtin Cooperative Mechanical Willard Derrick Ronald Dodge Ralph Dudley Francis Eaton Arthur Edick Leon Fallon Frank Gizzj Conperative ChemicaI Vern G. Iyneeskern Roland LeFevre Earl M ack 11 EN R Y M A RTINSON Charles O'Neill Wi lliam Stinson Edwin Welter Richard Bishop Richard Bishop H. Keith Doan Theodore McCann Albert Moyse Frank Poupore Robert L. Sherwood Asa L. Warner Special Cooperative Kenneth J. Gardner Richard C. Gendreau Richard Harder Way C. II IBNER Clair Johnson Stanton J. Litz Kenneth M. Riker SC HOOT. OF HOME ECONOMICS Frances Burns Kathleen 1 owns Hortense Cazkac Ellen Y. Coger Elda Barker Elizabeth Brown Martha Demchalk Frances Hedges Teacher Training Etta Gormley Ada Cole Hall GERALDIN F HILTON Dorothy Lennon Dietitian M ARY McMaSTEH Helen Maloney 1m elm a Starr Elizabeth Taber Mabel Mag ill Arlene Markham Thelma Schutt Mary Tobey Hazel Warren Ferne Wilson 69 70 Frederick Boulter President Freshmen Class History In September 12, 1927 M.L opened its portals to the largest class that has ever entered. During the first week the freshmen had the school to themselves, but, were kept busy by the faculty. I he next week of school was not as enjoyable as the first because the Seniors and Juniors had returned and took a hand in teaching us the honor of being a student at Mechanics. Little did the upper classmen realize the determination that was in the hearts of the “Fresh ’ as they “requested that the men wear green bow ties, and red ribbons and carry the upperclassmen's favorite brand of cigarettes; and that the girls wear mismated shoes and stockings, rouge their noses and carry waste baskets. On September 16, the faculty held a reception for the Freshmen, at which time the strict rules of the upperclassmen were overruled by the faculty. On November 10, 1927 the Freshmen were called together by the President of the Student Council, to organize ami elect officers for the coming year. A class meeting was called for Dec. 14, and plans were made lor a party to be held in Bcvier Hall. The party was so well supported that it war- ranted another later in the year. Many men of the F reshmen class found places for themselves on the basketball team or some other school activity. The Freshmen class is expected to be well represented in all the athletics M. I. has to offer for the girls. Not much in the way of knowledge can be said of the Freshmen as yet, but we sincerely hope that we will be able to uphold the honor of Me- chanics during our Junior and Senior years, and graduate a credit to our Alma Mater, ') Freshmen—Art F RESH M EN — E L KCTRIC A L F R K SH M E N—C H EM IC A L F rksmm kn—Electrical 74 F R ESHM EN—M EC HANICAL FRESHM EN-A EC H ANIC A L 75 Freshmen—Dietitians Freshmen Retailers { Freshmen Roll Call SCHOOL OF APPLIED ART Dorothy Allan A DELE ANGELL Helen Arney Mildred Bauer Norma Besley Clarice Bigelow Francis Brady Joseph Brescia Margaret B r i stol Janice Brown Lydia Burger Byron Carroll LeRoy Chase Lionel Cash man Ermenic Cipriano Emily Clements Kenneth Crane Earl Dammert J. Andre D'Amico Dorothy Davis Bernice DeKay Jacob Demler R A YMON D DENMAN John De Nero Grace De Visser Gladys Douglas Lowell Edgley Dorothy Eyth Marian Fisher Fred Forster Paul Fox Eileen Frame Edwin Frank A LICE GARTLAND Shirley Gray Lucille Harding Rachel Hastings Warren Hastings Fred Hauck Do ROTH Y H EH MAN Helen Herrick John Hogue Hayden Holden Edward Hudson I. Ralph Irons Montrose Tucker Eugen e K asmark Eleanor Keller AGN ES K LITGOR D Joseph Krank Esther Lawrence George Lennon Charles Leonard Irene Lewis Lucia Linzy Earl McCaw James McManus M ARJORIE M A BON Michael Macculuso Joseph Macro Burke Maloney Gl LBERT MALONEY Carl Manning Nellie Mays Roy Merkel Eva Miller Kenneth Miner Florence Morecock James Myers Burr Nichols Sylvia Norris S a m u e l Ofsowitz Th om a s Pan za k e l la Orville Parkes John Parmele Nord Patten Alice Pembroke E. Edson Poler Muriel Proudfoot Helen Rathjen Carol Richards Merlyn Ringwood Lloyd Rittenhouse R O B E RT S A UNDE RS Carl Schmanke Francis Searle La Vern Smith Russell Smith Dorothy Snell Laura Springer Evelyn Stucke Bernice Thum Eleanor Van Hee Fannie Volpe Effie Warner Robert Watkeys Vance Wei kart Sydney Weinberg Sara Welsh Harry Weyl Mildred White Thomas Yeoman SCHOOL OF HOME ECONOMICS Two Year Dietitians Three Year Dietitians Kate Cole Katherine Dodge Jennie Durofschal Helen Enrich Henri ett a K arg ks Virginia Mackowski Elizabeth Martin Eleanor Olmstead Esther Penci Irene Raymond Dorothy Humstone Elizabeth Hunt Barbara Littlejohn Frances Neugart I 1ELEN Si IAUGHN ESS Y 77 Freshmen Roll Call {Continued) SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS Cooperative Electrical Course G. McKsvitt Edward Lynch Glen Archer Vincent Barker A. E. Basye Donald Bixler F. R. BLYDENBURGH Wilfred Boh James Brennan Albert Bulgreen J. P. Bunce Ormond Bullis C. Edward Churchill Irving Clark John Clark Frederick Closser W i lliam Coleman SA M UE L C U D D E BAC K Leonard Dalton Raymond Darmody Stanley Davis Walter Deemer William DeFisher Earl Douglas $ Wilbur Eaton Raymono Englert Clifton Field Donald Fish Joseph Fitzpatrick Robert Forbes H. A. Green Harvey Foster Donald Getman Irving Hall George Hastings Thomas Hewitt F, F. Gardiner John Hildreth Lindsay Hill E. Franklin Holton C. V. Howland Carl F. Hurst R. W. Howard Paul Jones John Kelley Henry Kent Robert Kent Otto Klitgord Alvah Kuhn Ami el Kulchyski W. E. La Barge Harry Lloyd Wm. McLaughlin W. E. McDowell Victor Miller Roger Mills Arthur Morris |. Henry Parker Edwin Rosiecki Joseph Rossner Harold Schlee Carroll Scriber Angelo Scura E. J, Seybold Henry Stahara Harold Sniffen Robert Sullivan William Swain Frank Tamblyn James Tanner Ralph Tanner Kenneth Tayler Horace Texter Herbert Tuttle Cooperative Chemical Course J. Donald Anderson Kenneth Broadbooks G. Dalton Payne Reginald Penlield Don Peterson Clifford Perry Don Peterson Frederick Plotts Harold Purinton R O BERT R E DFERN George Rice Paul Zecher E. L. Welch Charles F. Hals Frederick B. Zahrndt M. IT Van Dyke J. C. Walratfi Walter Ward H, C. 7 E STERN George Whitney George Wilhelm Chester W i lki ns on Everett Wilson Keith Woodruff C. W, Young W. C. Wheeler 78 Freshmen Roll Call {Coni macci) Cooperative Joseph Ashbaugh Clarence Auer Donald Ball Henry Beider hecker A LB E RT B EN) AMIN Otto Berg Edward Blair Frederick Boulter Wallace Bush Charles Cala Fred Carr Jr. S. v. Carlsten Fred Curtis Joseph D Agastino D. R. I IlGLEY Walter Lin eh an Henry MacGregor I ames Me Em ean y James McLaughlin M. R. McIntosh Howard Moore Edward Nolan Willard Perkins H A R LOW' R A Y MON D Lawrence R icuards Harold Mechanical Andre D’Amico Martin Donahoe George Fehrenback Arthur Foster Lincoln Gessford Sidney Gilbert George Glenn Samuel Gove John Haas George Haven Orville Hofmeister G. William Holzschuth C. H. Hunter Charles Kocher Harry Richardson Daniel Rosettie Robert Sharpe RAN DA L L ShE PA RDSON Frank Siddons S. G. Reed Ira Stillwell Bruce Teal Sidney VanVleet Paul Williams Ronald Yaw Yousey School is where the pupils learn W'hat lo do and where to turn W hen to write and what to draw Almost alt, hut there's one flaw. Who discovered all Hi esc waps Rea I Ip, does alt this effort pap? Who can answer this will he Crazier still then a lot like me. K.A.M. 79 Student Council [ames Adair Mildred Monin Kathryn Hickey OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary t? Treasurer SEN I OR R E PRESENTATIVES E. Morris [UNI )R REPRESENTATIVES Allen Van Emmerick Norman Collister Jack Curtin Ellen Coger FR ESH M EN R EP RESENT A'I' IV ES K. Miner P. Glenn R. Yaw Olive Wheeler In September 1914 an organization came into being that was later to shape the destiny of Student Activities in Mechanics Institute. This organization was to be known as the Student Council, anti it was to con- trol and supervise all student affairs. The membership of the council was composed of duly elected student representatives from each of the classes of the different schools, and one faculty advisor to be elected by the Council. Mr. Herman Martin present faculty advisor was the first advisor to the Council. The Student Council today is a smooth running organization able to cope with any contingency that may arise in the administration of student affairs. 80 Organizations Rami km Staff M ARJORIE Koninsky................................Editor-i n-Chief Thelma Schutt, Stanton Litz .... Assidant Editors Allen Van Emmerick............................Busin ff JIanager Katherine Hickey, Norman Collister .Assistant Business Jtanagers Mabel Daly, Raymond Delaney, Burton Stratton Literary Editors Ralph Avery ......... Art Editor George Shafer............................... Assistant Art Editor M ildred Monin, Jack Bennett, Charles Baltzell Grind Editors Ernest Walker.........................................Snap Editor Dorothy Andrews......................................Staff Typist As a mighty wave plunges on shore with much anxiety and rolls peace- fully out to the unknown so did the work of the Ramikm staff begin with strong hopes and aspirations to make history for M A . Although many valuable hours have been spent by our earnest workers we feel that more than we anticipated has been accomplished, namely an accurate chronological document for any future reference of faculty, student, alumni or citizens. 81 Henry Lomb Society In 1916 a group of faculty members met and drafted the constitution and by-laws for an organization which was named, The Henry Lomb Society. This was the beginning of the Honorary Society of the School. It was named after Captain Henry Lomb, the founder of Mechanics Institute, The purpose of the Society is to develop the appreciation and encouragement of unselfish service, high ideals and devotion to true citizenship and community interests. These characteristics were es- pecially conspicuous in the life of Captain Lomb and the Society was formed to recongnize and inspire fidelity to these attributes. Seniors are elected to membership on the basis of scholarship, person- ality and interest and participation in student activities. OFFICERS FOR 1927-28 Mr. Clifford M. Ulp................ Miss Alice Leete................... Mr, Harold Brodie.................. Mr. Harold S. Beal................. President 1 ice-President Secretary Treasurer ELECm Mr. Harold J. Brodie Mr. Harold S. Beal Miss Besse Gillard Mr. Byron G. Culver Miss May Gillard Mr. Jac MEMBERS Mr. Alfred A. Johns Mr. Herman Martin Miss Frances Tomer Mr, Clifford M. Ulp Miss Elizabeth Van Horne i Hilgerman MEMBERS OF CLASS OF 1928. I rani the School of Applied Art Winifred Bye Ralph Avery Kathryn Holliday George Shafer Elizabeth Hellen Charles Maier From ike School oj Home Economics Marjorie Koninsky Constance Almy Mildred Goheen Mable Daly Elizabeth Brown Catherine Smith From the School of Industrial Arts Irwin Morris Winfield Van Horn Howard Riker Raymond Delaney Ronald Van Sickle Burton Stratton Forest Hi TCHCOCK 82 1 he Alumni Association Mr. Byron Culver . Mrs, L. Creelman Harmon Miss Frances Tomer Mr. Floyd Halsted . President I ice-President Secretary Treasurer The Alumni Association of Mechanics Institute is composed of grad uates and other former students who have taken a considerable amount of work. The organization aims to foster good will, to maintain contacts with alumni, to disseminate information concerning the Institute and its alumni, in short to provide a perpetual bond between alumni as indivi- duals and between the school anil alumni as a group. To accomplish these purposes the Association holds an annual banquet and reunion at which old friendships are renewed and old enthusiasms rekindled. Several times a year the Association publishes a news letter which is sent to «all Alumni whose adresses arc kn nvn. At present about two thousand live hundred receive them. These news letters help to maintain the bond oi loyalty to the alma mater. The Association has a gradually growing fund which someday may achieve proportions winch will enable the organization to do something really big. Every class which goes out from the institute adds to our loyal band of alumni who, through their interest, add to the strength of the Association, both financially and otherwise. In the recent drive for endowment funds, the alumni showed both loyalty and enthusiasm. Friendship, loyalty and enthusiasm are the watch words of the organization. The Alumni Association was formed about a decade and a half ago. During its life it has shown itself a potential power for good and a real force in the life of the Institute and its graduates. 83 The Art League Mr. B. G. Culver K A TH E RIN E H A L LI DA Y Katherine Mickey . Ralph Avery Faculty Advisor President Secretary . Treasurer The colorful career of the Art League would require many pages to do it justice. It is to be hoped that a fair idea of its scope will be obtained from this very inadequate history. Twentv-iour years ago a small group of art students banded together, for the purpose of carrying on the ideals of art formed in the classroom. They began with what at first glance might be considered a social pro- gram, but upon closer scrutiny it would be found allied with art. Even when they gave a tea, the main feature of the tea was the speaker, who was always someone wi th a message of art. The Costume Ball which became an annual event, gave every one ample opportunity for self-expression Every Christmas the faculty and students enjoy a delightful afternoon with Santa Claus, a tree, presents, enter- tainments and all of the things that make the holiday time so enjoyable. The Art League always sponsers some poster competitions to stimulate friendly rivalry among the students. Thruout its long history the Art League has always been interested in dramatics. The students are called upon to use their ingenuity in building stages, painting scenery, making costumes, and all of the many require- ments of a theatrical production. Some of the plays given by the Art League are never to be forgotten events. Last year ‘Aladdin was staged in the form of a dramatic pageant. It was so well received that it was repeated this year. A series of talks on subjects pertaining to art were given this spring. The Art League from the very nature of its conception is one of the en- during organizations of Mechanics Institute. 84 I he Art League 85 T A'V LOR WH EELE R LAW R ENC E LOCKWOOD WALSH MC MASTERS SMITH DUKETTE Dormitory Council Grace Walsh M A RY McA 1A STE Fi Nei.li e Du K ette President Secretary Treasurer SEN I OR R E PR ESEN TA TIV ES Nellie DuKette Katherine Smith JUNIOR REPR ES ENT A T IVES Mary McMaster Virginia Taylor FRESIIMEN REPRESENTATI VES Oliver Wheeler Esther Lawrence The Dormitory council is the governing body of the resident students. Under the leadership of this council a successful year has passed. The main social event, a formal dance, was held at the Rochester Club and met with great success. It has been due to the cooperation between the resident students and the council that real happiness in dormitory life has resulted. 86 Robert Mason President Electrical Students Association Robert G. Mason Marcian E. Hoff Ormond F. Bullis Edwin O. Blodgett . George S. Hawkins . Herbert J. Morgan . Otto D. Klitgord . . . President First J ice President . Second f tee-President Secretary Assistant Sec re tari Treasurer Assistant Treasurer The Electrical Students Association was organized in the school year of 1923-24 at the request of several students of the Electrical Course and has proved to be a very active and growing organization having 110 paid members. All students of the Electrical Course are eligible for membership and students of the Mechanical and Chemical Courses may become associate members. 1 he meetings which are held regular each month arc addressed by some- one prominent in the engineering profession. Movies, stunts, music and refreshments are also provided at the meetings. Some of the men who have addressed the E.S.A, in the past two years are, W. H. Elliott� Signal Engineer of the New York Central Railroad, P. M. Lincoln. Professor of Electrical Engineering at Cornell University and one of the few men who were responsible for the first electrical installation at Niagara Falls. C. S, Coler, Manager Department of Education� Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., East Pittsburgh, Pa. The last meeting in the school year is the annual banquet and is in the nature of a farewell dinner to the Senior Members. Officers are also elected at this meeting for the succeeding year. Aside from the regular meetings inspection trips have been made through power stations, telephone exchanges, various industrial manu- facturing plants and a recent inspection was made of the electrical equip- ment of the new Rochester 1 heater. 0 87 Herbert Case Prest den t Mechanical Students Association Herbert Case Francis A. Eaton Norman ). Collister Raymond ). Delaney Howard C. Riker President Vice- President Secretary , . . . Treasurer Chairman oj Social Committee The Mechanical Students Association was formed by and for the students in the Mechanical Courses in 1925. The purpose of the associ- ation was to organize the students in the Mechanical Department, also the technical and social advancements of the Mechanical students. Reg- ular monthly meetings were held, and occasionally speakers were secured from among Rochester's Industrial leaders. During the year of 1926 and 1927 the association was discontinued, but at the begining of this school year many of Mechanical students felt the great need of a Mechanical Association. With the aid of Mr. Evans a meeting was called October 18, 1927, for the purpose of reorganizing and electing officers; a large majority of the mechanical students were present at this meeting and great enthusiasm was shown. I lie members have had the opportunity oi hearing Mr. Harrington of the Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, and Mr. Frank Keiper, “Patent Attorney of the City of Rochester,“ also motion pictures of the manufacture of Gas at the Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. Inspection trips have also been made through the Gas and Electric Corporation and the Gleason Works. A very prosperous luture is predicted by the association. SH Mechanics Institute Architectural Association OFFICERS of M.I.A.A. Alfred R. Payne Stanley Wells . Howard Marshall Justin McCarthy Charles Maier . President I ice-President Secretary Treasurer Kxecuttce Officer The Mechanics Institute Architects Association was founded in 1921 by James M Chiste and a tew others who saw the need for such an organi- zation to promote the scholarly and social interests ot the students study- ing Architecture. It has always been the purpose of the Association to help the incoming Freshmen in their studies and to help them to the best ot their ability to get the right idea on Architectural studies. The association is growing rapidly. In fact it outgrew its old quarters in Bevier, and so had to be moved to the Manual Training Building. At the begining of the year a membership campaign was started and 36 members were secured, nearly 100%. Each year the association holds monthly supper meetings where the best architects available speak, A dance was also held in Bevier. The M.I.A.A. always holds an annual party at the Old Homestead at Newport. At this banquet the events of the past year are reviewed and plans made, for the new year. NO Mechanics Institute Retailers THE OFFICERS Clarence Nelson John Rain............... Frederick Proctor . Helen Burke President I tee-President Secreturi Treasurer Bess Golden son SENIORS Donald Crockett Helen Burke Aleen Clarke Edward Dwyer Margaret Fish JUNIORS Clyde French Blake Gratton Clarence Nelson Betty Sooy Harold Woodworth John Bain Viola Barber Ralph Freville Laura Goodhue SOPH MORES Louise Hand Curtis Heffner Rose Shapiro Herman Yoffe The year 1927 saw the first graduation class from the Retail Distribu- tion Course. With membership growing each year, in 1925 the students of this course formed their own organization known as the Mechanics Inst- itute Retailers. This Organization gives the students an opportunity to have social activities. I he M.LR. helps its members to forget that all is work, and provides activities that completes the social life of the students. 90 Girl s Glee Club OFFICERS Geraldine Hilton Helen Salisbury Marian Blomquist . Thelma Starr .... Fern Wilson .... Marjorie Stubbs President I Ice-President Secretary Treasurer Librarian . Pianist The Girls Glee Club, one of the youngest organizations of Mechanics is now in its second year. Under the able direction of Mr. Frank Biddle we have accomplished much in the way of larger attendance and an in- creasing interest, not only of the girls but the school as well. The big event of the year was the Operetta, 'Tn A ready1' given by the combined Glee Clubs. Miss Clarice Bigelow was the dance instructor and those that took the leading parts are: Virginia Woodbine by Geraldine Hilton; Prudence Brier taken by Janice Brown; Jane Brier by Helen Rathjen; and Mamie by Helene Salis- bury. 91 Men's Glee Club President—Adrian VanWyen Vice-President—K. NtVER Secretary and Treasurer—W. Coe Librarian—H. Beiderbecke I lie Men s Glee CIul of Mechanics Institute was organized in 1925 with eighteen members. The Club gave its first appearance at an as- sembly of the student body on Friday, January 29, 1926. and appeared later at a joint meeting of the Electrical and Mechanical Associations. The second year showed a great improvement. At the opening re- hearsal there were more than fifty candidates seeking admittance. All the voices were tried out and thirty-six men taken as active members. I he hrst concert of the Glee Club was broadcast from the Studio of WHKC. The double quartet made their initial appearance at an invita- tion banquet at the Chamber of Commerce, The first out of town concert by a Mechanics Institute Glee Club was given on March 8th at Gates Hall. The 1927 28 season began with another advancement in membership. Forty-four voices were picked from over one hundred seeking admittance. Rehearsals were started immediately on the Musical Comedy, In A ready given in Madison Junior High School March 30th. After a great deal of work and competition the following were chosen as characters;- John Ash as [ack Hunter, Robert Mason as Professor Riggs, Kenneth Nicer as Peter, Riggs Assistant, Adrain VanWyen as Hon. James Woodbine, Clyde To bey as William Bean, William Stinson as Silas Rankin. Burr Nichols as Amos Appleby. The willingness and enthusiam shown by Mr. F. C. Biddle, our director, and Miss Stubbs, our accompanist, both of whom have been with us since the Glee Club was organized, can not be too highly praised. 02 Adble Angell Elda J. Barker Clarice Bigelow Louise Foster Helen Bitner R. Marion Blomquist MARGARET BRISTOL Janice Brown Lois Cavanaugh Florence Chapman Emily Clements Bernice DeKay Genevieve Desparti j ENNIE DU ROFCIt ALK Katie hi ne Ehle Margaret Fish John Ash Wallen Bush Henry Beiderbecke Albert Beniamin Henry Brown James Brenan Norman Collistek Wilbur Coe George Carr Charles Cala Keith Doan R. W. Dudley Earl Douglas Ronald Dodge Mr. Biddle, Director Glee Clubs Roll Call GIRLS GLEE CLUB Helen Fraley Florence Fryer Hermi a Hallauer Lucille Harding Geraldine Hilton Dorothy IIunstone Ellen Johnston Sara Klkbstattle Esther Lartence Bernice Lawson Barbara Littlejohn Slovieg Martins Kathryn McCabe I SABELLE Mon AHAN Mildred Monin Frances Xeugart MENS GLEE CLUB Donald Fish George Fehkenback Kenneth Hadley Earl Hungerford FrankLi n Holton Ralph Irons Alvah Kuhns Charles Kocher Henry Macgrboor Raymond Munc.hr Robert Mason A. Martin Kenneth Niveh Burr Nichols Carroll Scriber Elm a Owen Orrel Pettit Betty Ramsey Helen Rath j ex Frieda Rau Carol Richards Helen Salisbury V 11.M A Sc H E K M E RHO R N Ruth Siddons Betty Sooy La hr a Springer Thelma Starr Bernice Thum Ger e rude Wellington Olive Wheeler Fern Wilson Don a lb P et er son William Stinson Harold Schlee Crea Smith Clyde Tobey Ralph Tanner Herbert Tuttle Adrian VanWyen Vance Wei kart Lyle Walter Hill Clarence Auer William Holzschuth Ronald Yaw 93 R. Warner, Manager The 1927-28 Basketball Season After defeating the Alumni in the annual Mardi Gras, Mechanics Institute basketball team brought to a close what was undoubtedly it's most successful season in recent years, winning ten out of fifteen games, Robert ( 'Pete'') McKay, coacli of the team, deserves the lion's share of the credit for the success ol the season. Mechanics got away to a good start by defeating the University of Rochester Freshmen 28-21 in the opening game on the R.B.I. court. This game was followed by another decisive win over Lima the following week 34-20, I he next two games were played tin the first road trip, Auburn Theological Seminary being overwhelmed by a score of 46-18. The team proceeded to Manlius and the following afternoon was defeated by a one point margin bv the St. Johns Military Academy after a hard fought game. Manlius exerted the utmost effort in order to avenge the defeat handed them in Rochester last year. When the two teams meet in Rochester next year, the Mechanics supporters feel confident that the team will again reverse the decision. After dropping the next game to Brockport Normal at Brockport by a one point margin 32-31, the team regained its winning form by taking five straight games. The victims in order were Auburn Theological Seminary, Lima Seminary. Brockport Normal, Oswego Normal and Buffalo Normal. Oswego and Buffalo were both defeated m extra periods. Undoubtedly, the most interesting games of the season were those in the series with our rival R.B.I. However, Mechanics was not as for- tunate as it was last year in that R.B.I. “copped two out of three games. R.B.I. was the first game on the Knights of Columbus Court 32-27, but Mechanics retaliated by winning the second game at Monroe High 37-29. Two weeks later on the same court the R.B.I. came back and took the third game 31-28, winning in the last lew minutes of play. The Alumni game brought to a fitting close the schedule for the season. Captain Proctor and his team mates are well deserving of a great deal of praise for the splendid record of the season, also lor their hearty en- thusiasm anti fine sportsmanship. To Coach Robert (“Pete ) McKay, Faculty Manager, Harold Brodie and Student Manager, Ronald Warner, the teams host of supporters unite in extending their sincere thanks lor their untiring efforts and successful guidance of the teams. 4 ylciiviti s Van Wyne CuDDEBACK BaLZTEL PROCTOR 1 earns Record Mechanics 28 Univ. of Rochester Freshman 21 Mechanics 34 Genesee W esleyan Seminary 20 Mechanics 46 Auburn 1 heological Seminary 18 Mechanics 24 St. Johns Military Academy 25 Mechanics 31 Brockport Normal 32 Mechanics 64 Auburn I heological Seminary 16 Mecha nics 28 Genesee Weslevan Seminary 6 Mechanics 33 Brockport Normal 32 Mechanics 34 Oswego Normal 28 Mecha nics 21 Buffalo Normal 19 Mechanics 27 Rochester Business Institute 52 Mechanics 31 Buffalo Normal 40 Mechanics 37 Rochester Business Institute 29 Mechanics 28 Rochester Business Institute 31 Mechanics 59 Alumni 28 Mechanics 305 Opponents 377 Road Games. Mechanics Won 10 Opponents Won 5 Lost 5 Percentage .667 Lost 10 Percentage .333 95 Hall McCaw Marshall Penfield Individual Scoring Record Player Position Games Field Goals Fouls Total Points Cu DDE BACK Forward 15 39 23 101 Hall Forward 13 18 6 42 Penfield Forward 12 13 1 27 Churchill Forward 7 4 0 8 Proctor (Capt.) Center 15 68 21 157 Van Wyne Center 13 8 4 20 Miller Center 3 0 0 0 Baltzel Guard 15 33 19 85 Marshall Guard 15 15 5 35 McCaw Guard 13 4 6 14 Carr Guard 7 2 1 5 Collins Guard 2 2 1 5 Blydenbergh Guard 5 2 o 6 Total 208 89 505 I he Team Adrian Van Wyne “Pork has just finished his second season with the basketball squad. Being one ol the long boys from Long Island, Pork has often been of great assistance to Coach Pete McKay when weight and size were needed. He ts a hardworking, conscientious player, chuck full of school spirit and has shown all sort ol improvement in the past season. Next year, we hope to see him jumping center as a regular. Frederick Proctor Proc, as he is more commonly known among his lellow students, hales from Canastota, N.Y. In the past season, he served as Captain of the team and his ability as a leader, and as a player were outstanding at all times. He was our scoring ace for the season. Unfortunately for us, Proctor will not be among our number next year, because he has obtained a position with the Fleischmann east Company. e are certain, how- ever. that he will rise to great heights in the Yeast game. Hall “Ibie,” a freshman, backed by a rather brilliant record in High School, came to us last Fall and ended by making a regular position as forward. “line r is the lightest man on the team but is a fast, tricky, and blessed with one ol those eyes that knows no misses. This is “lbie's first year among such heavy company, and next year it is expected that he will be one of Coach McKay’s mainstays. Penfield “Penny,” lead on by a desire for learning, came to Mechanics Institute and hence to our basketball team. Although he did not play regular, he was alwats a strong contender, and with a little more polish it is expected that lie will be one of our best forwards. Penny is especially noted for his fight and his little pass around his back, which always fools the other team as well as our own. At least, it never fails to fool someone. We expect a great deal of “Penny next year. Charles Baltzkl “Chuck Baltzel has ended one of the most brilliant court careers ever witnessed at Mechanics Institute. Chuck came to us direct from the Lyons High School team, and during his three years of basketball activity here, has been one of our outstanding stars. At the end of his first year, his fellowmen chose him to lie their captain and he filled his position in a noble manner. Chuck's good work will be sadly missed when Coach Mc- Kay moulds his team for next year. McCaw McCaw is a local boy, coming to us from East High School. He has a good line of plays, anti he sure showed worlds of improvement in the past season. Although lie only played at times, he played well. Being a freshman, “Alae' still lias two more years to go ant) we are sure that he will write his name in the M. I hall of fame before that time has expired. Howard Marshall Just another bad boy from Lyons. Howard Marshall, alias HowieNo. 2, forged Ins way down from the sticks, and to make a long story short, turned out to fie a darned good guard on the Mechanics Institute basketball team. “Howie’has just completed his second season as a regular, and although he never studied astronomy, he is always after the stars. Next year a great deal will fie expected of “Howie since Chuck Baltzel, his little playmate, will be gone. Samuel Cuddeback “Caddie, a newcomer to Mechanics Institute this year, came up from Lyons where he was a star on the High School team, and nabbed a regular berth with our basketeers. This ran gey youth has been playing right forward all year and his work, as an offensive man, was indispensable to the success of the team. Since he is still a freshman, “Cuddle has two more years to carry our colors, and we wish him all the success in the world for the future. 97 Morris . Manager Ellingson Coach Geraci Captain Wrestling Mechanic’s brand new sport proved itself a husky and precocious infant for a one-year-old. With over half of the participating squad and over half of the point winners absolutely new at the mat game the M. I. grapplers met some of the best University, Normal School, and Y. M. C. A. aggregations in the state and chalked up the following record: Falls won, 11; falls lost, 11: decisions won, 8; decisions lost, 10; draws, 2. This year's schedule included the following matches: Allred University, two; Syra- cuse University, one; Cortland Normal, two; and the Geneva Y. M. C. A., one Point winners for M. I. tn the order of scores accumulated were: Geraci, 20; Stelljes, 19; Claa, 13; Whitney, 10; Vna Emmerck, 6; Stinson, 5; Bartolomeo, 3; Krank, 3; and R. Kent, 3. W ith the exception of Kent, this list of wrestlers took part in the requisite number of meets with educational institutions to entitle them to the official M of the Student Body. From the initial squad only one man will be lost through graduation. Captain lames Geraci, lightest man on the team, will have to be replaced before the next season opens. Speak up. ye little giants! Here's vour chance to get a few wholesome mat-burns rubbed into your faces and the coveted M's pasted upon vour chests! 98 Cala Van Em erick Bartholomeo Krank Wrestling {Continued) Coach Ellingson sees several factors favorable to a fine wrestling season next year. In addition to almost all of the letter men. he will have such reliables as Fallon, II. Kent, R, Kent, Dudley, Hooker, and Bonfiglio, most of whom have had the experience of at least one meet this season in addition to a good year of training. The general interest among the men of the Institute encourages the expectation that many new candidates for honors will be trying out. The fact that the M. I. gymnasium is suitable for wrestling practice is another reason for expecting a banner season during 1928-29. Manager Edwin Morris and Mr. Ellingson have been carrying on an active cam- paign for a more extended schedule of meets. 99 Stelljes Kent Bonfiglio Kent Matches Six official matches were held this year with results as follows: Mechanics 8 Alfred University 21 Mechanics A It red University I8J Mechanics 22 Cortland Normal Mechanics 8 Syracuse University 21 Mechanics 15 Cortland Normal 18 Mechanics 24 Geneva Y.M.C.A. 5 Boxing was included with wrestling in the plans of the Student Body at the first of the season, but the limited number of schools having boxing teams made it impossible to secure meets, Fred Blair was chosen captain of the team and acted as coach during the season. Among the promising material in training were Dudley and Van Wyen, heavyweights; Hogue, Ughi-l, eavvweight; the Blair brothers, welterweights; anti Daily and De Garth, lightweights. 100 Geraci Fallon Stinson Whitney 1. 2§ 3. 4 5. b. 8, 9, 10. 11. 12. The Team Geraci—smallest man on the team, but highest point man. Gala-—the man with the fighting face. Stelljes—Second high point winner. Krank — Speed is what he has. H. A. Kent—Two unlucky breaks put this good man out of training- Kent—Experience will aid his work and produce a good man, for next season. Fallon—A good man and tough. Stinson — I le has met all the best men in his class in New York: Cady of Alfred; Bradbury of Cortland; and Okum of Syracuse. Van Emerick— He taught Freeman of Syracuse all about aviation and the law of gravity. Whitney- Threw Cordisco of Syracuse University in one minute, the quickest fall against anv varsity team. Bartolomeo—Smooth, hard grappler. He knows the game. Boniigtio—An injury in the first meet of the year put him out. 101 Chi Delta Phi Basketball Team The Chi Delts, composed entirely of new men with the exception of ■‘Ronney” Warner who captained them played their schedule in a very creditable manner. The first game was lost to the Rochester Aces by the score of 45-30, due mostly to lack of team practice; the second was lost by a mere point to the fast “Arnett V team by the score of 26-25, a marked improvement over the first game. In the third game Chi Delts hit their stride and took the Universalist Church team over with a 34-22 score. And then, right in the pink of condition, the Chi Delts snowed under the Phi Sigs who fought a game but losing fight to the tune of 41-6. A bit over-confident, they met their old rivals the Chi Eps on that grand and glorious night “The Mardi Gras.' The high spirit of both teams was very apparent as the game progressed, and, although the Chi Delts lead throughout the game, they were never Able to show up. The constant lighting and good sportsmanship of the Chi Eps was recognized to the full extent. The final score was. Chi Delts 39-Chi Eps 24, which announces again Chi Deli’s supremacy among the frats. In summing up, the credit is distributed among the following players: .Manager COOPER Coaches—Proctor and Marshall Forwardr Warner (left) BlYDENUURGH Glenn Centers Me INTOSH Smith Guards Jameson Lloyd Stelljes 11)2 Chi Epsilon Phi Basketball Team Chi Epsilon Phi Basketball team by virtue of a victory over the Phi Sigma Phi has won the right to participate in the finals for the inter- fraternal championship of ALL The Chi Eps wish to congratulate the Phi Sigs on their fine sportsman- ship shown throughout the game. To Manager ’‘Jimmie Adair goes a great amount of credit for his successful and unfailing interest in handling the team throughout the Basketball season. Captain Herman comes in tor his share of praise because of his able leadership and, last but not least, conies our well known Coach Adrian Van Wyen. better known as Pork , who is to be congratulated for his work in training the squad. The Chi Epsilon Phi Fraternity as well as its Manager wishes to express their heartiest appreciation to all members of the team for their co- operation and fine sportmanship. 105 Phi Sigma Phi Basketball Team 1 he Phi Sigma Phi Basketball team enjoys the honor of being the oldest Fraternity team at Mechanics Institute. It has always ranked as one of the best at Mechanics Institute, not only in its playing but in its sports- manship while on the floor. Last year we were snuffed from the Interfraternal Championship by a hair, but after looking over the material which has so far reported for practice, it is very evident that Coach Forester will turn out a fast outfit which will prove menacing to the present champion. Brother Bit tel, who is manager, is working hard on a snappy schedule and promises a good season. With the backing of the Fraternity itself, the Phi S igma Phi Basketball team will be one of the best teams at Me- chanics Institute in many years. 104 Girls Activities Association OFFICERS Kay Holliday.........................................President Thelma Schutt...................................Vice-President Frances Hedges.......................................Secretary ElNA Simms...........................................Treasurer HEADS OF SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES Kay Smith.........................................Captain Ball Ruth Siddons...........................Tennis and Ping Pong Rhea Frank......................... ... Bowling Marian Cor.ton........................................Swimming Mary Me Master............................................Golf Winifred Bye............................................Riding DOROTHY DODSON.........................Hiking and winter sports Leonore Furnald.......................................YJF.C.A. Geraldine Hilton...................................Glee Club CLASS KKPRI SENT ATI VES Helen Bitner . Helen Salisbury Helen Shaughnessy Effie Warner . Olive Wheeler . Coslum t ng Design L u nr h room T.qu ip men t . Dietitian III gr. Art Home .linking 105 KaTH ER IN E H O L LID A V President G. A. A. From 1922 to 1928 the Girls Activities Association of Mechanics Institute has not waived in its original purpose to further all school activi- ties. No other organization among the girls has done more to stimulate the enthusiasm of the student body and to help develop the proper school spirit. Prior to 1922 there was no organization to help cooperate the social and athletic activities oi the school, so to Airs. G. Meehan the girls feel much indebted lor her earnest work and efforts through which G.A.A. was organized. This interest has been furthered by Miss Proper our present advisor who has added a great deal in the history oi G.A.A. during her few years of supervision. The word athletics in Girls Athletic Association has been changed to activities as it was felt that activities was more general and included the social and athletic functions of the organization. G.A.A. Is a chain of ever increasing length containing links which are of strength and vitality that Its longevity seems assured. The opportuni- ties which it affords girls for getting better acquainted, experiencing true sportmenship and friendly rivalry, cannot help but result in a better school spirit. It is to the girls who have made good in this organization, tor It em- braces the qualities of an all around person, that we look for our future leaders. 106 GAA CALENDAR 7 Council Conference Beach Parly Banquet Glee Club Rid ing Golf Roller Shatinp Christmas Tea C7 fQ vik YYV.C A Discussion Groups Swimming Ped Cross Life Savin B riddcPar-f y Bowlmd ‘ Captairrball Garner . Dance (Id Ten ms 109 PAYNE NI VER BURRITT PROCTOR VAN HORNE BALTZEL BITTEL BROWNE I n ter-F r a tern a 1 C o n n c i 1 Fraternities have existed at Mechanics Institute for twenty-five years. Due to the fact that cooperation and excellent inter-fraternity relation were found to he necessary, a body called the Inter-Fraternal Council was formed in 1922. Each fraternity elected three of its brothers to represent them on this Mutual Council. The duties of these representatives are to bring before the Council such matters that are of interest, and effect the policies of all three Fraternities, such as regulation of rushing, rush parties and initiations. The Annual Mardi-Gras is run entirely by the Inter-Fraternal Council and is considered the greatest event of the year. On this occasion the final game lor the Inter-Fraternal Championship is played. In addition the Inter-Fraternal Scholastic Cup is presented to the fraternity having the highest average standing for the year ending the first day of February. An annual Inter-Fraternity Banquet is given by the Council at the end of each year. Chi Delta Phi FRATRES 1928 Charles Raltzel Leon Coy Sydney Freeman Earl Clark Vernold Erickson Winifred Van Horn Ronald Warner FRATRES 1929 I Iowa r d Marsh a ll John Dcnn Victor Pok Calvin Bannon Leon Fallon Kenneth Cooper Francis Erickson Fred Proctor Stanley Litz Vernon Kneskern Del Elam Philip Jameson Richard Gendreau FRATRES 1950 John Baine Harry Lloyd George Glenn Sa M CEL C L D D E B AC K Edward Chcrchill X O R M A N M CIN TOS11 Fred Carr George Fernbock Fredrick Bly denburgiI Raymond Smith 111 Chi Delta Phi FRATRES IN FACULATE Harold Beal Milton Bond H AROLD BRODIE BYRON CULVER FRATRES HONORARI Allino M. Elements Calvin C. Thomason Clifford M. Ulp John L. Cobb I. Burnett Mattson Earl E. Morecock The Cm Delta Phi Fraternity was founded in 1914 under the name of Delta Delta Society. In 1915 the name was changed to Chi Pin with John Barab as president. In 1916 about twenty of the brothers hat! a house at 116 Troup Street. It was during this year that they were forced to give up their house tine to the enlist ment of several of the brothers when the country entered the World War. It will be hard for us to forget the three brothers who made the extreme sacrifice, and lor this we place three stars in our seal anti sister pin. In 1920 Chi Phi was incorporated under the laws of New York State as the Cm Delta Pm Fraternity. At tins time the brothers resided at 79 Tremont Street until 1922, when they moved to North Washington Street tor a year. The Chi Delta Pm Fraternity started the 1927-28 social year w ith a very successful and enjoyable open dance, in Bevier Hall on the first Friday in October, which was attended hv a large group. All other social functions during the year held by Chi Delta Pm were closed affairs. As usual the fraternity will maintain its prestige by holding an annual dinner dance. May the fourth. In summarizing the plans now well under wav, we feel sure that this will loom as the biggest and most elaborate event of the social year. The pledges were given their informal initiation during the latter part of January, climaxed by a week-end party held at a cottage fifteen miles southwest of the city. Not only have the Cm Delt's been leaders in the school's social activi- ties during the past year but they have at the same time upheld the society's standing in basket-ball w ith the work of Captain Proctor, Baltzel, Marshall, Cuddeback, Carr, Churchill, Blydenburg, who were players, and Warner Manager, Cooper, assistant Manager, and Brodie, Faculty Manager. Brothers Krank and Fallon have contributed much to the wrestling squad. James Adair Fred Blair Herbert P. Case Byron E. North Wilbur Coe John Ash Ray Perci val Roy Currie Clyde French Burton Kintz Clarence Auer J. Henry Parker Chi Epsilon Phi FRATRES 1928 Miles R. Greene Stewart E. Macumber Erwin M. Morris Floyd J. Frisby Luther C. Burritt FRATRES 1929 Howard Minard Richard Browne Harry Browne Allen Van Emerick Edward Dwyer FRATRES 1939 Kenneth Miner William Bisley Robert Mason Raymond J. Delaney I Ioward C. Riker Roland Gilmore Charles Balliett Glenn Herman Francis A. Eaton Adrian Van Wykn Lee Hardies F. Blake Gratton Irving Hall George Haven FRATRES 1931 113 Charles Mansfield Lyell Walters Chi Epsilon Phi FRATRES HONORARI IN FACULTATE Ralph N. Braden Mark Ellingson William N. Fenninger William Scanlon John ). Inghs FRATRES HONORARI Russell Duncal Henry F. Gessel G. Howard Curtis Cyrus F. Phillips Harvey Kennedy Floyd M. Martin The aim of Chi Epsilon Phi is to bind in brotherly order the men of the Institute, to promote and support the activities of the Institute and general friendliness among students. The Fraternity was founded in December 1921. During the first year of existence it had a membership numbering twenty-five. Cm Epsilon Phi was primarily established as a scientific and social organization, com- posed of Chemical and Electrical Students of Mechanics Institute. Later, however, the constitution was revised admitting students of any day course at Mechanics. Since its organization Chi Epsilon Pill has rapidly grown in popular- ity. rt can now be said to occupy a prominent place among the Fratern- ities of Mechanics Institute. During the school year 1926-27 the Fraternity maintained Club Rooms at 30 East Main Street and this year has successfully opened and con- ducted a Fraternity House at 132 Fitzhugh Street. The Fraternity has a splendid lot of basketball material which we expect to make a fine showing in the Inter-fraternal games, as well as out- side games. An 1 Ionorary Key is given each Senior Class Brothers who have during their course attained a scholastic standing of 80%, have been faithful in their attendance at meetings, and have shown that they were interested in promoting and supporting school activities. We are proud of the great interest shown in Cm Epstlon Phi by our active Alumni. I 14 Alfred Johns Earl Karker Herman Martin Charles Horn Harold Bittle Keith Doan Frank Poupore Paul Ellis Frederick Nilson Harold Peterson James Brennan Fred Forester Charles Leon a r d Phi Sigma Phi FRATRES HONORARI Charles Gates Robert Lockhart Edgar Robinson Gordon Graham FRATRES 1928 Linn Phelan Howard Buss FRATRES 1929 Jack Sullivan Justin McCarty Stanley Wells Kenneth Nivkr Ernest Walker FRATRES 1930 Gilbert Maloney Malcolm VanDyke Robert Wat keys Vance Wei kart 116 S H E RM AN H AG BE RG David Kessler J. H. Riest Alfred Payne Henry Brown Robert Sherwood George Carr C h a rl es Lofg r e en Carl Wilson Harold Yousey Burke Maloney Phi Sigma Phi Pin Sigma Phi is the oldest Fraternity at Mechanics Institute. It was founded in 1901. with a membership of six. Its purpose has ever been the promotion of scholastic and social interests among its members. The Fraternity was represented in the World War by twenty-one members. The following year the Fraternity was disorganized (for the duration of the war), but was reorganized in 1920 with thirty-five active mem bers. Pm Sigma Phi took over the old Colony Hall (now the Locust Club) at 111 Spring Street for a Fraternity House in February 1920, but in a year s time moved to No. 60 South Washington Street. It was while they were in this house that the Fraternity gave a reception for Miss Campbell of Columbus, O., who was Miss America” at that time. On December II, 1926, the Pin SlGMA Phi held its twenty-fifth Anni- versary Celebration at Hotel Rochester. It was THE event of the year. Each year the Fraternity holds an annual party out ol the city. For the past two years it has been held at the Avon Inn. 1 hese annual parties are events which go down in the annuals of the Institute as history. The year 1927 28 has been an active one for Phi Sigma Phi. It started the year with one of the best dances ever put on at M.L This was the Dutch Strut, when old Bevier took on a holiday aspect with her Dutch decorations. In addition to this dance the Fraternity held a rush party dance and a dinner party at Dosen bach's Coffee Shoppe. The Phi Sigma Phi increased its membership by ten men this year, bringing its active membership up to twenty-eight. The Fraternity intends to complete the year with several dances and social activities, completing the season with our annual dinner party which is to be held sometime in May. We, as members of Piii Sigma Phi are proud to uphold her standards of manly conduct, earnest effort in studies, and faithfulness to our school and our Fraternity, 116 Alpha Psi HONORARY A1EMBERS M iss May D. Benedict Miss Mary Gillard Mrs. Jessie Lockwood Miss Bertha Thurber Betty Brown 1 ARY F ] TZG E R A LI Hermi a Hallauer Mildred Mon in Henrietta Smith Katherine Wallace Helen Froehley SORORES 1928 Mildred Goheen Mary Me Master Kathryn Smith Grace Walsh Hazel Warren W IN I F R E D W A LDREN Helen Burke Dorothy Lennon Helen Maloney Betty Sooy SORORES 1929 Dorothy Dodson Elizabeth Taber Margaret Fish Frances Burns Laura Goodhue Helen Arney SORORES 1939 Marjorie Mabon Laura Springer Helen Herrick SORORES 1931 Lucille Pannell Dorothy Pillsrury Alpha Psi Alpha Psi, the second sorority to be organized at Mechanics Institute, was founded in 1920 bv a group ol girls who held as their ideals everything that leads to fairness both in work and play. For the last eight years it has been the duty anti pleasure of each individual to maintain this standard. There are now twenty-nine active members in Alpha Psi. Twenty- nine girls striving to uphold the ideals set for them by the ten charter members. This year has seen a most successful passage ol activities in the sorority. Dances, rush parties, and the formal initiation at the Sagamore make up a source of pleasant memories for one group of students of M.l. and we hope for many others. Alpha Psi is also interested in charity. Our mam act of charity during the year is delivering Christmas baskets. In spite ol all the social and charitable activities, athletics have not been forgotten, I he sorority enjoys versatility. Since the organization of Alpha Psi the members have never lost sight of the purpose of its founders. And with each succeeding year new pre- cedents have been established. It is our aim for the future to carry on the spirit of Alpha Psi and, il possible to accomplish even more ambitious undertakings. 118 Delta Omicron Mrs. Earl Karker Miss Frances Tomer Mrs. May Vick C onstance A lmy Helen Bitner Helen Kellogg Osee Reynolds SORORES 1928 Dorothy Andrews Mabel Daly Violet Neiferggld Elna Simms Avis Baker Katherine Dodge 11ENRIETTA KaRGES Elanor Olmstead Doris Seager Molly Tobey SORORES 1929 Kate Cole Jennie Durofschalk Esther Penci Esti i e r Lawrence Thelma Shlttt Irene Raymond Margaret Bristol Dorot i i y Homston e Isabel Kimball IIELEN ShAOGHNESSY SORORES 1930 Grace DeVisser Betty Hunt Barbara Littlejohn Mildred White 119 Delta Omicron 1 he Dklta Omicron Sorority was founded i n 1921 by eight charter members. A feeling of unity of the division of courses at Mechanics resulted in this organization being formed. Lor a closely knit organization bids high for strength and endurance. The long list of activities and ac- complishments shows that the purpose for their founding are being realized. The aims of the sorority have ever been to establish firm friendship and to promote high ideals in the sorority as a part of the school. Social events are probably the most apparent to the school. 1 lie event of this year was the Formal given at Oak Hill Country Club. I he setting, atmosphere, and attendants made it an unusual dance to be given under the auspices of a Mechanics Institute Organization. The sorority is not confined to social events but endeavors to do some- thing for others. A new plan is in the making that we hope will quite revolutionize the spirit of Mechanic's sororities. As a parting word the members of the sorority wish their graduating sisters a happy prosperous future. 120 Phi Upsilon Phi HONORARY MEMBERS President John Randall Miss Bessie Gillard Miss Emma Graeper Mrs Jean Stampe Mrs. Lulu Backus SORORES 1928 Marion Blomquist Elizabeth Hellen Fern Wilson Marjorie Young Marion Colton Mary Geiger Janice Brown Hortense Cazeau SORORES 1929 K ATH LE EN 1 )o VNS Etta Gormly Ellen Coger 121 Phi Upsilon Phi The Ptti Upsilon Phi Sorority was organized in November, 1919 with the permission of President Farnum. Since that time with added strength in years oi existence and in numbers of sisters, the group has progressed in character and spirit. Aims, Lofty though attainable, desirable and best, are worthy ol the highest ideals of every member. At all times work, sacrifice and pleasure abide logically side by side and prove great sources for inspiration. Always both beneficial work and leisure play times have constituted development of sincere fellowship and scholarship within the circle and ■without as well. The ideal for tins organization was to promote good friendship by unit- ing the girls of the different departments in the school. A nucleus for social, civic, and charitable acts was thus formed. During the nine years of its existence the Pm UPSILON Pm Sorority has steadfastly adhered to these principles and has been gratified by the results. 122 Sigma Kappa Delta HONORARY MEMBERS Mrss Janice Dorr Mrs. Caroline Thomason Miss Caroline Riker Mr. Byron Culver SORORES 1928 Ruth Munyon Eleanor Meagher Ruth Rickman Florence Vheeler SORORES 1929 Aleen Clark Edith Stowell Kathryn Eiile Virginia Taylor Ruth Siddons SORORES 1930 Evelyn Stuke Emily Clements Winifred Bye Nellie Dukette Katherine Hickey K AT H E RIN E HO LLIDAY 123 Sigma Kappa Delta 1 he Sigma Kappa Delta Sorority was founded at Mechanics Institute in November 1926, by nine charter members. Bv a ruling of the founders of the sorority the membership of the organ- ization is always to be composed of an equal number of girls from the School of Home Economics anti the School of Applied Art. The aim of the sorority is to help promote the scholastic standing of the school, and through social activities a more friendly feeling among the girls of the two schools. The sorority is planning a spring Bridge party to which they shall welcome all the girls of the school. I he sorority is carrying on various activities in Children’s wards of several hospitals in the city. 124 MUNYAN WARREN SCHUTT WILSON BYE WALSH DALEY Inter-Sorority Conncil In order to unite the sororities of the Institute on a common basis, the Inter-Sorority Council was organized in 1920, At that time there were two sororities, the Phi Up ilon Phi and the Alpha Psi. The following year Delta Omicron was founded and in 1926 Sigma Kappa Delta, making a fourth. The Council consists of three faculty advisors and two members from each sorority. The chief function of these representatives is to regulate the rushing of prospective sorority members and to guide the sororities in matters of common interest. In May 1922 the Practice House of Mechanics Institute opened its doors to the first resident group, in response to the New York State demand lor such experience in the education of all Teacher Training graduates, and conviction that actual experience was the best possible training for the Homemaker. I he Institute counted itself fortunate in the possession of a fine old house adjacent to the school buildings, a substantial reminder of the ruffled skirt days of early Rochester. 125 Miss B. Pleasants 1 he Practice House The first year was a camping experience; furnishings were bought slowly, essentials first, giving the students a chance to study the house problem from the point of greatest vantage, that of an actual resident. Conditions frequently change and adjustment is thus possible in a long- range solution. It is our conviction that a five year program is none too long for a home, fo bu ild slowly seems to be one of the best ways to teach values, to achieve a feeling of permanence, and to accomplish a feeling of ownership. The Practice House in its six years of history has served many purposes. By June 1928 one hundred and fifty homemakers, teachers-to-be., and dietitians will have been residents for a period varying from four to six weeks. Guests have been frequent for they are very welcome. Many classes visit us; hundreds of school children from Rochester and nearby towns come annually; Better Homes Week finds us open to the Com- munity; Vistors Day brings its yearly quota; girl s and women's clubs have met to discuss home management and furnishings; demonstrations and talks on different phases of homemaking have been given; teas, luncheons, sorority meetings and Faculty suppers. Students have established traditions, furnished lun and laughter, met knotty problems with decision, extended warm hospitality. The Practice House of Mechanics Institute has been richly lived in. It has become. “Home House Miss Bessie Pleasants, as the director of the Practice House has made possible the real home spirit fell by those who have visited as well as those who have dwelt there. 126 Dormitory Gossip Xante Helen Arney Viola Barker Marjorie Barber Janice Brown Betty Brown M A R1 ON B LOM QU 1ST Barbara Bikely Helen Bitner Winifred Bye Kate Cole Delia Clark Nellie Dukette Bernice DeKay Kathleen Downs Martha Demchack Katherine Ehle Alice Fairbanks Mary Fitzgerald Florence Fryer Helen Froehly Margaret Fish Mary Geiger Helen Herrick Rachel Hastings Ellen Johnston Syra Klebstattel H E L EN K E L LOG Grace Keiser Estii er Lawrence Present has a van anti-prohibitionist telephoning singing taking care of room- mates occupational therapist “pleasure bent sweet and girlish having fortune told letting hair grow with Stan Joe answering floor phone simmering ? loitering absorbing knowledge hiking scout leader all Rusty housekeeper dieting flirting dorm piano player cutting up little rascal Hostess dancing quest ion a ire Future we wonder and how pro fession a t son a t hostess Pruna Donna hap pili married in but house cow puncher waitress waiting??!! Sampson ess same ditto posing Boy le d movie actress illustrator artist “still taking corn ma n der- in -ch iej more Rusty with Jack stopped dieting writing True Stories night dub hostess chorus girl blank lady oj leisure GiIda's ass'I, it iformation hi t re a u 127 Dormitorv Gossip (Continued) Bernice Lawson giggling and still telling fairy tales Dorothy Lennon bluffing .dill bluffing Solveig Martins vamping . firs, Erickson Ruth Munyan eating eating Elizabeth Martins thru with pansies groan ng flowers Mildred Mon in giving advice i Issisti n q Doroth y Dix M A ROAR ET MoR ROW demure costumer Helen Maloney dating you d be surprised Elsie McCleod homemaker homemaking Ruth Miller student eloped Frances N euga rt coquettish cam pi re Elma Owen I still me Irene Raymond working all caught up Helen Rath ten dormitory baby can 't tell yet Carrol Richards Ella Cinders Cinderella Betty Ramsey engaged changed her mind Vesta Rauber social hit nurse Laura Springer joking Branded Thelma Starr running elevator Dean of IF omen's College Catherine Smith growing hair bobbed Helene Salisbury whistling bill collector Betty Sooy apprentice owner of meat market Virginia Taylor detective JIrs. S. Holmes Elizabeth Tabor sewing exclusive dressmaker Oliver Wheeler youngster big girt Gertrude Wellington being quiet teaching mutes Katherine Wallace wearing diamond pawned Grace Walsh Proctoring married ! Ferne Wilson Just Clifford and Clifford 128 Pay Day PAY DAY What memories that brings to mind. That delightful day when faculty and students forget their class-rooms, and think only of having a good time. This old established custom of Pay Day is one of the outstanding events of the Spring. The students can spend the day in anv way they desire. In the past the different parks have been used for picnics. A King and Queen were chosen to rule the day, and coronation ceremony took place on the steps ot M. I. Games and stunts of all kinds food place. It began to seem as if this coronation ceremony brought rain, so it was decided to visit a country that has a king, and this has been the custom for the past few years, Cobourg—is the answer to the question, Where shall we go on Pay Day? It is a delightful trip across the lake with plenty of time to wander around the quaint old town of Cobourg. Everyone feels that Pay Day will be a great success this year, anti it is hoped that succeeding Pay Days will be just as enjoyable. Key to Art Work 1 he following key indicates the student artists in the order which their work appears in the book. We are very grateful for this fine art work and appreciate their efforts. G. S. George S. Shafer R. G. Robert Gribbroek I. G. James Geraci R. A. Ralph H. Avery W. C. William A. Crombie D. T. Dorothy Truscott C. L. Charles L. Lofgreen J. S. John A. Salvia M. T. Munabelle Tanner E. C. E L E A NOR c H AM B E RS C. S. Crea Smith A. P. Anthony Pabians A. V. Allen Van Emmerick R. B. Richard C. Browne A. Ruth Allen L. P. Lynn L. Phelan 129 Prizes Won By Art Students POSTER CONTEST Sponsored by Mechanics Institute First Prize Robert Gribbroek Second Prize—Ralph Avery Honorable Mention—Kathryn Hickey George Shafer Anthony Fabians James Geraci POSTER CONTEST Sponsored by Brick Church Institute First Prize Crea Smith Second Prize JOHN SALVIA Third Prize—John DeNero POSTER CONTEST Sponsored by Art Students League First Prize—Robert Gribbroek Secon d Prize— R A L pi i A v E R Y Third Prize Clarence Hall Honorable Mention—Anthony Fabians James Geraci POSTER CONTEST Sponsored by Rochester Community Players, Inc. Prize won by Robert Gribbroek POSTER CONTEST Sponsored by Y.M.C.A. First Prize— R A l ph A v e r y Second Prize—Robert Lord Honorable Mention- John DeNero DESIGN CONTEST Sponsored by Rochester Folding Box Company First Prize RALPH AVERY Second Prize—Charles Lofgreen Third Prize MYNABELLE TaNNER Honorable . Her i lion—Ron A LD WARNER Grace M ARR Ralph Avery Edytb Parkes Jane Reynolds James Geraci Merrill Forster Ro B E RT G RIB BROE K IYN A B ELL E T AN N E R George Shafer 130 Reed and W eap Tired husband: “Say, Bill, my wife needs building up. What can you suggest? Smart friend: “Why, thats easy have her neck shingled! Dash: -“Have you ever been to Manilla? Dot: No, But I have had lots of the ir ice-cream! Rose:—“How many maids do you keep? Marie: “Two, One coming and one going, Why does a fellow feel so sick when he goes into the operating room? Solution—Because he sees so many white-caps! You can take a day off—but you can't put it back. All men are born equal; it's what they are equal to later that counts W e see in the reviews an account of a new Russian novel “Scratches’’ bv Ivan Awfulitch. “Did you see the tickets Air. had printed for his lecture? No. What did they say? “Fools, some I have known. Admit One! A girl can he gay in a little coupe. In a taxicab she can be jolly. But the girls worth while Is the girl who can smile When you take her home in a trolley. 1st—I call my girl appendix. 2nd—Why? 1st—Someones always taking her out. To those who talk and talk This proverb should appeal The steam that blows a whistle Will never turn a wheel! Although s head is a foot long he doesn’t use it as a rule. A ventilator is a small closed would be window in the Ramikin office. 131 f-CMS 0ui� -DiNG� - PORK UeA,RiAlG A BPAOttET POTCK AM VOURS Tputv A C TAWT AJ Up A COLLECTION TO 6€T HIM A KifcCKLACt To MAttcK i T TTwas A UOfiLF ENCOUNTER ljUem R.R1 ANE M-X. 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Manufacturers of Wholesale Confectioners L E A T H E R 386 North St., Rochester, N.Y. belting Phone, Main 5572. Rochester and Syracuse ©e (2B lbe J )ouse Built in i8ri 63 Spring Street Luncheon - Afternoon Tea Dinner 1 Quality and Service Genesee Provision — JOHN T. SAGE HARDWARE FINE MECHANICS TOOLS — PAINTS — hi W. Main St. Main 2.012. Company 37 Front Street m The Best Place to Buy Compliments MEAT O F is Fahy’s Central Laundry Supply Co., Inc. C. SCHAEFFER, Manager Fahy Market 51-56 ANDREWS ST, 348 St. Paul St. Four Deliveries Daily Main 1334 53 CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENTS McKinley Company Members Netv York Stock Exchange 44 Wall St., New York, N. Y. Rochester Office FREDERICK D. WHITNEY, Resident Partner 804 Lincoln Alliance Bank Building Class Rings Frat Sorority Emblems Thousands of Designs One Standard oj Quality Our sales records show that our extreme standards of manufacture are bringing re- turns a hundred fold and that the fame of Metal Arts craftmanship is reaching re- mote places. Orders are sometimes lost on price, but we never lose out on quality. Business placed on price is rarely satisfact- ory. Dependable emblems are always worth more than the slight difference. Get Free Booklet of Designs The Metal Arts Company MAKUFACTURING JEWELERS A VJ STATIONERS 742-732 Portland Ave $tonc 7 77 The American Specialty Co. Supplies and Equipment for HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS BUTCHERS, BAKERS, ICE CREAM PARLORS Headquarters for Hotel Vitrified Cbitumare 415 CENTRAL AVE. COR. ORMOND ST. [main 1076 TELEPHONES: ROCHESTER N V. [ MAIN 1077 KULML31LK, iA. 1. Malt Milk Crackers Health ful Tasty Made by Ontario Biscuit Company r55 “We Are Advertised by our Loving Friends ( Shakespeare, Henry VI, Act V, Sc. IIP) MECHANICS INSTITUTE Is proud of the fact that her greatest source of new stu- dents is her Alumni and her student body. She is grateful for this appreciation, Your training is preparing you for a very real place in the world. Tell Your Friends About It J 6 Buy Your Noox Meal [n Mechanics Institute Cafeteria THE SERVICE is quick and efficient,—the food good and well cooked. Whether your appetite demands a light lunch or a hearty dinner, you may satisfy it in The Cafeteria with great enjoyment at small cost. Make your main meal a noon meal in Mechanics Institute Store is run for the convenience of students. There they mav obtain their mail, textbooks, stationery, draw- ing supplies,— and candy. It affords a means of securing these school necessaries without a trip outdoors. and Post Office IT IS OPERATED EOR YOU- GIVE IT YOUR PATRONAGE photographs in this Book were made by -JROSER STUDIO, INC. Photographic Portraiture 2.7 Clinton Avenue North Rochester, New York i6o Walter H. Wilson Who! as ah Confectiomr i6y Central Ave. Ask About The Ten Pay Budget Plan Steefel-Connor Co. Home of Clever — Clothes REGISTERED Styled for Young Men Factory Salesroom—71-80 Sr, Paul Sr. 16 A. W. WOOD OSCAR B. SP1EHLER M. B. WOOD PRESIDENT TREASURER VlCB-FRESI DENT BIG ELM DAIRY COMPANY Pasteurized Milk and Cream M. P. Certified Milk Golden Guernsey Milk Creamery Butter 476 Exchange Street ROCHESTER, N. Y. Main 386 PHONES “ 387 “ 388 162. RED CROSS Ask for Rochester Quality School Supplies Rochester Stationery Co. RANGES BS FURNACES Trade Mark Reg, U. S. Pat. Off. MORE BEAUTIFUL WHAN EVER As Always Perfect Bakers Artist's Materials and Draughting Supplies For School y FI owe or Professionals MANUFACTURED BY TT 7E want you to know that our Artist’s Materials V Department is splendidly stocked with Instru- ments in Secs, Drawing Tables, Drawing Boards, Sl ide Co-Operative Foundry Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. Makers of Ranges, Furnaces and Heaters exclus ivc ly—Since 1867 Rules, Triangles,T-Squares,Thumb Tacks, Inks, Pens, Pencils, Erasers, etc. Also with Water Colors, Oil Colors, Brushes, etc., and to assure you that you will be pleased with our prices and service. Barnard,Porter ( Remington Sold by Leading Range and Furnace Dealers J — 9, ti, 13 North Water Street, near Main The new and unusual—that sparkling reality which is known as the life of each school year—is caught and held forever within the pages of Bureau built annuals. The ability to assist in making permanent such delight- ful bits of class spontaneity rests in an organization of creative artists guided by some 17 years of College Annual work, which experience is the knowledge of balance and taste and the fitness of doing things well. In the finest year books of American Colleges the sincerity and genu- ineness of Bureau Engraving quality instantly impresses one. They are class records that will live forever. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING, INC. COLLEGE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA The practical fide of Annual management, including other tiung, telling, organisation and finance, it com- ptehenuveh catered in a serin of Editorial and BunncSf Marugcment bt’ohi tailed “Sutcttr in Annual Building, furnithed fret to Annual Fxetutirti Secure Bureau co-operation. B e in ii -our corrttpon- dente. 164 LINCOLN-ALLIANCE BANK Rochester, New York MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Deposits $56,000,000.00 OFFICERS Henry Barnard, Chairman of the Board Thomas E. Lankin, President Frank S. Thomas Peter A. Vay Edward F. Pillow William B. Vaisey Edward M. Weingartner VICE-PRESIDENTS Raymond F. Leinen William G. Watson Arthur J. Mbisenzahl Raymond J. White, Cashier ASSISTANT CASHIERS Clarence S. Greene Clarence E. Marsh Richard A, Sweeney William A. Rose, Trust Officer Bernard J. Shaw Thomas R. Baker Lincoln Doumaux EDM VND J. TUETY Henry Barnard Chairman of Board Mortimer Adler Joseph T. Alling Raymond N. Ball Edward Bausch James C. Dryer Albert B. Eastwood Gustave Erije Thomas W. Fjnucane Main Lincoln Lake Avenue West End East End Monroe Avenue DIRECTORS Thomas E. Lannin President James E. Gleason Fred C. Goodwin Fred H. Gordon Edward A Halbleib James H. Haste Sol Heumann Walter S. Hubbell Edward G. Miner Frank S. Thomas First Vice-President Rush Rhees George W. Robeson Herman Russell F. Harper Sibley George W. Todd Douglas C. Townson Herbert J. Winn SIX OFFICES 183 Main Street East 33 Exchange Street Lake Avenue cor. Ridgeway Avenue 886 Main Street W ., at Genesee and Brown Main Sc. E,, cor. North Goodman St. Monroe Avenue cor. South Goodman St. What Others Are Saying: The following excerpt from a pamphlet issued hy The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company should he carefully read hy everyone and espe- cially by those who are carrying life insurance'. “The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has in force 31,500,000 policies, insuring over 11,000,000 indi- vidual lives-—nearly one-fifth of the population of the United Scares and Canada. Its assets of over $t ,6x0,000,- 000 belong to its policyholders. This huge sum of money is their savings, held for their protection. “You, the policyholders in the METROPOLITAN and in the other insurance companies, are the real govern- ing body in this Republic because you elect legislatures and executives. You are the foundation of political power. You have the right to fair treatment on the part of supervising and regulating officials. The Metropolitan owns over $75,000,000 of the securities of electric light and power companies. When one of these Companies is unfairly treated, it is the people of the community, the voters and their dependents, who suffer. It is their sav- ings that are depleted. ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORP. 166 TERMINAL PARKING STATION GASOLINE AND OILS, TIRE SERVICE BATTERIES RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Main 7629 Broad St. at Plymouth Ave. VAN DUN BROWN 16 East Avenue Confectioners ICE CREAM SODAS We specialize in Itght-Junchcs of die barer sort. Using only home prepared food. A The American Specialty Company Egbert F. Ashley Company...... Auburn Ball Bearing Company , B Bareham McFarland . ....... Barnard, Porrer Remington Batisch A Lomb Optical Company Big Elm Dairy Company Blanchard Storage Company . . . . EzraJ. Boiler ....... Geo, T, Boucher. .... Bureau of Engraving.......... C Central Laundry Supply Co., Inc, Geo. M. CJancv Carting Co., Inc, Jas. C. Clements, Trie......... Columbia Tailor Shop. Co-Operative Foundry Company Cornucopia, Inc............. Cross Bros., Inc............ Crouch Sc Bcahan Company. . Culver Engraving Company, Inc D The It. F. De Visscr Company. The Du Bo is Press.. E Eastman School ;ol Music.... Electric Panelboard Company F Fahy Market..... ... Favor, Ruhl Company....... S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc... Fountain of Youth Candy Shop G Gallagher Motor Company, Inc General Restaurant Genesee Provision Company... Morse Gordon Company........ Gordon Sc Kaelbcr .......... T. H. Green Electric Co,, Inc,, H Sidney Hall's Sons......................... 136 Hart Vick......... . , , 137 Hart Stores............................ 149 F, L. Heughes Sc Co,, Inc................ 139 Hibbard, Palmer Sc Kitchen..................149 H. H. Hubbard . . 146 I Ingmire Sc Thompson Company................. 136 .) James Johnston Agency, Inc.... 151 K J. B. Keller Sons, Inc.......................151 Homer Knapp 141 Knowles Peck Company, Inc.... 140 L Liklvs..... 143 Lincoln-Alliance Bank .................... 165 John Luther Sc Sons Company 130 M McKinley Company......................... 154 Mechanics Institute. 156 Mechanics Institute Cafeteria 157 Mechanics Institute Store and Post Office 137 Page So, Meng-Shafer-Held. . .. 141 The Mccal Arcs Company 155 Meyer, Foote Dayton Company. ............ 155 John C. Moore Corporation................... 147 Wm, B. Morse Lumber Company 162. Moseley Motley Milling Company. 162. Moser Studio, Ihc.. . 139 F. A. Mott Electric Company............... 135 R. M. Myers Company . . .... 161 N E. P. Nielcns..... 139 North East Electric Company................ 144 Nye, Forbes Sc Porter...................... 160 O Oden bach's Coffee Shoppe... 151 Ontario Biscuit Company.................... 153 ' P Page Sc Shaw. , ....... . ... J46 Paine Drug Company 136 Plymouth Ave. Pharmacy. . 146 Plymouth Dairy..... 147 J. K, Post Company..................... . 145 R Rochester Business Institute ............. 160 Rochester Fruit Vegetable Company...... . 147 Rochester Gas Sc Electric Corporation 166 Rochester Stationery Company............... 163 S John T. Sage............................... 153 Salter Bros................................. 160 Scran com'� ............................ 149 Shredded Wheat. ... 137 Sibley, Lindsay Sc Curr Company............. 149 W. T. Sinden. . 147 The S. K. Smith Company.................... 142. A. G. Spalding Sc Bros. . 155 H, S, Sparr....... , .................... 135 Spcrrv-Gcrard Milling Company 133 Steelier Lithographic Company. .. 151 Stccfcl-Connor Company .................... if 1 V. S. Stone Sc Company..................... 152- Stone Meech . 13S H. H. Sullivan, Inc..........................350 T Town Talk Bakery ................. 145 U U-drive-it System.......................... 139 U. S. Taxi.!.................................146 W Chas, H. Weniger............. . 149 The White Wire Works. ... 140 Whitcomb Candy Company.....................146 Whitmore Rauber Vicinus................ 146 The Will Corporation....................... 140 H. E. Wilson, Inc..... 151 Walter H. Wilson. 161 Wright Alexander Company 151 Y Yates Coal Company...... .................. c6i Yawman ft Erhe Mfg, Company. 148 Ye Oldc House ....... 153 Young's Shell Oyster Fish Market. ........142. Z Wm. F. Zahrndr Son.............. ...... 15$ Zimmer) i................... 136 1XDEX TO ADVERTISERS Page Nn, 55 «51- M1 145 163 161 ifx 137 146 137 if 4 153 35 15a 14a 63 150 5 49 35 146 •43 148 4 53 160 150 142 139 142. 53 163 168