South Side High School - Optimist Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1920 volume:

THE OPTIMIST January, Nineteen Twenty When we look into the long avenue of the future and see the good there is for each one of us to do, we realize after all what a beautiful thing it is to work, and to live, and be happy. —Robert Louis Stevenson. South Side High School Newark, New Jersey THE OPTIMlTf VICTROLAS ANY MODEL, ANY FINISH, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Victrola Experts. Evening Service. Complete Stock. Convenient Terms. Dl CHARD H.VEALE (§ IVecorcls Ticlrolas 499 CLINTON AVE.. Near Bergen Street. NEWARK. N. J. Tel. Big. 2305. Waverly 8215. VISIT US FOR UP-TO-DATE AND FASHIONABLE Phone Bigelow 2418 WEARING APPAREL M. POLOWITZ such as cloth and fur coats, suits, evening REAL ESTATE BUSINESS BROKER gowns and afternoon dresses. We carry a large stock for you to select from at 321 Springfield Ave., Near Morris Ave., very moderate prices. Call and be con- vinced. Newark. N. J. LILLIAN SPECIALTY SHOP 512 CLINTON AVENUE We buy. sell and exchange houses. Business experience of 25 years. Opposite Clinton Trust Co. THE OPTIMIST | CLASS SONG. I. Wc rally round thee, dear South Side, Thy emblem fair wc raise. The black and gold we honor here, Accord thee thy due praise. refrain : The passing years, South Side, shall see No waning of our loyalty, Thy sons and daughters e’er shall be Faithful and true, dear School, to thee. II. For thou hast felt our deepest joys, Hast known our gravest fears, Fond memories of thee shall stay Throughout the coming years. III. And so with grateful hearts tonight We tuneful homage pay, We know thy spirit ling’ring near Shall guide us on our way. S W[ THE OPTIMIST WHEN IN A HURRY for good engravings— call ns in We'll not only give you quick deliveries, but we'II go ‘ over the top on quality. Art Photo Engraving Co. TE1IPHONE 2336 MARKET 200 Market Street NEWARK NEW JERSEY Say It With Flowers™ PHILIPS BROS. FLORISTS 938 BROAD STREET. NEWARK. N. J. Handsome Bouquets and Baskets for Graduation Exercises. 4 THE OPTIMIST KEEP HEALTHY EAT CASTLE’S ICE CREAM COMPLIMENTS OF LES SALES SIX W. D. P. R. F. R. M. V. R. S. H. G. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE ECONOMY PHONE 50 MARKET HOME SUPPLY LEAGUE, INC. rOLYCR PRIN T1 NCCOy ? o Ask us and we will tell you how to save on EVERYTHING YOU WEAR and 870-876 BROAD STREET NEWARK. N. J. EVERYTHING YOU USE. Wishes the Graduation Class the greatest success Economy Home Supply League, Inc. 118 Market Street. Strand Theater Building for their future. 5 COj] THE OPTIMIST YSST WHY DADDY WAS ANGRY MOTHER,” said little Mary, as her mother lifted her from the floor and held her snugly in her arms. “DADDY was angry last evening. He told Big Sister that your home made cake and puddings were without the usual flavors.” Mary’s mother smiled, kissed her daughter and replied: “1 knew it, darling. Your brother didn’t ask for UNICO BRAND flavoring extract as I told him. and so the grocer gave him another brand that lost its flavor in cooking.” WHAT KIND OF FLAVORING EXTRACT DO YOU BUY? Do you merely order so much vanilla and other flavors, without specifying the quality or brand? It is only by comparison we learn the real and true value of things. BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS, ICE CREAM MANUFACTURERS, HOTELS, RESTAUR- ANTS, HOUSEWIVES and all others who have once tried our flavoring extracts use only the THE FLAVOR THAT FLAVORS IN COMPARISON WITH OTHERS. WE LEAD IN QUALITY. SERVICE AND PRICE. Prove this by your next order and join our thousands of satisfied customers. For sale by all good grocers and most drug stores. Wholesale and retail prices on appli- cation. Samples sent on request. UNITED EXTRACT CO. (REGISTERED) Tel. Market 7490. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. Established 1912 6 THE OPTIMIST SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Published monthly, except July, August and September, by representatives of the student body. Single copies, 15c. Special Numbers, 20c. Senior Number, 25c. Sub- scription for the year, $1.50 by mail; $1.35 delivered in the school. All members and friends of the school are invited to contribute to the school paper. Articles must be in the hands of the Editor at least two weeks before publication. Advertising copy due the first day of each month. Entered as second-class matter at the Newark Post Office, December 21, 1913. VOL. VII. NUMBER 4 SENIOR OPTIMIST BOARO Executive Board Robert Nolan Frances Cauffman Chester Mueller Helen Beitman David Chesack Nathan Chimacoff Helene Englander Esther Farber Jeanette Ferry Julia Norton Leo Hubcrman Frank Ianclli Harry Kolodin Milton Lange Janet Maclvcr Evelyn McWhood Alfred Zuzi STAFF Editor-in-Chief Jcrrold M. Stern Associate Editor Raymond Brandes Circulation Manager Arthur Burditt Asst. Circulation Manager Louis Grotta Literature Robert Nolan Edith Curren Arthur Ward Esther Crane Abigail Van Horn Exchanges Meta Rosenberg Rose Hahn Mildred Bowc Lillian Eddy Meyer Cohen Henry Saslow Personats Anna Zimetbaum Jeannette Ferry William Krinsky Eugene Hcinzinger David B. Abramson A dvertising Ma nager J. C. Ware Business Manager Edward Steinberg Assist. Business Manager Chester Grant School Nesvs Howard Brock Beatrice Eichhorn Milton Lange Evelyn McWhood Mildred Black Ruth Schechner Winifred Springer A thirties Marcus Jonas Charles Tench Nathan Chimachoif Gerald T. Foley Margaret Foley Art Donald Sassman Morris Helprin Clinton Metz Sol Cohen Frank Ianelli Benjamin Hirshbcrg COLYER PRINTING CO.. NEWARK. N J 1� €?l THE O P T I M I ST The Way To Do Things Is- TO DO THEM THAT plan of action applies not only to your studies, but to the start- ing of a bank account. In either case procrastination is an enemy that must be promptly fought and overcome. Others have done that in connection with their studies and in starting their own interest-bearing bank accounts, and what they have done you can do. They decided to have bank accounts; they decided to open them at once; they found ways of saving money to do it, and—they did it! Are you going to confess—even to yourself—that you can’t do what they have done? You know that you can do it; you know that you WILL do it, and this, the largest institution of its kind in New Jersey, urges you to do it at once. Don t put it off another day. Two dollars or more will start for you an account in the SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Fidelity Trust Company 753 BROAD STREET Between Bank and Academy Streets Banking, Trust, Bond, Title, Mortgage, Savings, Credit and Safe Deposit Departments. 8 THE OPTIMIST 1 Senior Editor, Helene Englander. EDITORS Robert Nolan Esther Crane Arthur Ward Abigail Van Horn Edith Curren The Twilight Waltz By Evelyn McWhood. THE soft, dreamy strains of a waltz float- ed out on the clear air of evening, the melody rising and falling in rythmic loveli- ness of sound. The player was a girl, her face full of the joyousness of carefree youth, but in her eyes a light, a something not akin to joy— a look of Things Beyond, as if she felt for the moment the pulse of greater, richer power than that of youth. The music cast a spell that seemed to blot out the rosy comfort of the firclit room, that seemed to transport her to another sphere where all was radiant white- ness. Under her gliding fingers the rippling notes took on a lingering plaintive tone. Out in the street hurried feet sped home- ward. Thru the darkening twilight hour scores of workers passed. Some walked with brisk expectancy. They were returning to their homely firesides after the day’s labor. The thought of loved ones waiting there spurred them onto joyous haste. To these the haunt- ing strain of music wafted on the breeze car- ried no sadness, and caused only a momentary slackening of pace, that they might better hear the beauty of the tone. But some there were who passed but slowly, their lagging footsteps telling not of joyful hope and thought of hap- py family life, but rather of listless despair, the bleak outcome of dreams unrealized and hopes long dead. Of these some were too deep in thought to hear the fragrant sweetness of the melody. But one, slowly pacing by, head bent in gloomy meditation, face drawn and white with suffering, paused on his way and listened. Lines of bitter disappointment, tinged with the hopelessness of regret had traced an indeli- ble cloud of sadness on his features. And as he raised his head to catch the strains of music, there was in his eyes the look of a man at bay, the helpless, haunted look that shows sur- render to the overwhelming odds of life. He was ready to give up the joyless struggle for existence. For a moment he stood motionless, listening to the song. Then, as the transient 9 THE OPTIMIST 1 beauty of sound, quivering under the wander- ing fingers of the player began to force itself into his consciousness, he drew nearer to hear better the fullness of the message it conveyed. As the music rose and fell he saw the days of the past, when life had been a round of joy and happiness. He saw his youth and all its gaiety, and then his manhood, when hopes were high and dreams things of reality. But as his mind went on, tracing the happenings of the years, the pictures were not so bright. The change had not been sudden, but a gradual wearing off of the gilt of youthful confidence until the hard steel cf reality, cold and unbend- ing lay open to view. With the dashing of his hopes went unfulfilled dreams. His goal lost to sight, the incentive to fight—to struggle on, was drowned in despair until it seemed use- less to try. And now as he stood alone in the gathering darkness the soothing chords of the waltz seemed to find their way into his heart. The icy crust of bitterness that bound his soul gave way to the softening warmth of the music. The idyllic beauty of the sound found an answering note within him, and while he felt its influence, he knew what had been reawakened in his heart—it was Hope, that he had thought gone forever! The plaintive melody had changed, and in its stead there floated on the breeze, tripping notes of ecstatic joy. To the listening man it was like a promise of hope’s reward, and with a glad cry, full of the overpowering vigor of renewed life, he turned and vanished into the night. The notes of the waltz died into silence. Within the girl rose from the piano. In her eyes was youth, but the look of Things Beyond was gone. Who Wins? “IMPOSSIBLE,” repeated Mr. Donalds, as he sat leaning against the arm of his easy chair indulging in argument with his per- sistent daughter. “I do wish you would stop using that horrid word and listen to reason. Because Edith hated it does that indicate that other girls with very' little money are incapable of having a good time at boarding school?” demanded pretty Diana, for to be sure she did look pretty- in her green evening gown of tulle. “Exactly,” declared Mr. Donalds. “It has yet to be proven to me that anyone not able to spend money on the frivolities of the age can endure the life of a fashionable girls’ boarding school. As Edith’s legal guardian, her life there has caused me a great deal of worriment, I don’t think anyone capable of do- ing what Edith could not.” “Is that a wager?” questioned Diana. “Oh, but of course, you do mean everything you say. I’ll take that dare. Let me be the one to prove to you that boarding school is not a most undemocratic place.” “My, how serious my daughter is!” laughed Mr. Donalds, but feared for impulsiveness on the part of Diana. Don’t take back your words just because I’m to be concerned,” insisted Diana. “I’ll pretend to be this poor girl, register at the boarding school, and prove to you that board- ing school is just as democratic as any other institution.” Now, when Diana got a notion determined Diana would carry it to a conclusion. Every- one knew this, and so did Mr. Donalds. Ar- gument, therefore, would be of no avail, Diana was going, and what was more, Mr. Donalds would have to make the best of the situation. The next morning found Diana alert and busy. She had no time for breakfast and if it had not been for her father’s insistence, she would not have had any luncheon. Diana was too occupied choosing her wardrobe. No, she could not take any evening gown, not even her much admired pink, for to be sure, 10 THE OPTIMIST ]W her life there was to be of the simplest. To reconcile herself, however, she had to take her blue serge and her satin. It was Mr. Donalds who escorted Diana to the train that afternoon. Poor optimistic Dad certainly looked far from his usual self; even resolute Diana felt the least bit ready to sur- render, but she did not allow her mind to dwell on this thought. The journey to Mrs. Sander’s Boarding School was not a very strenuous one, nor did it give Diana any time for thought. It was about seven-thirty when she beheld Mrs. Sanders, who ordered a maid to lead her to her room, which of course had been arranged before hand. This dingy room Diana could not but immediately contrast to her own at home; but no, she would not contrast, for to be sure there was to be a great deal more in store for her. Nevertheless being in such a gloomy room was enough to discourage any- one. It was at the supper table that Diana met for the first time the rest of the girls. They looked like a pretty good lot. She was sure everything would turn out well. Why did they all look at her? She was wearing her serge and this was one of her best. It was not at her clothes, but what then ? She was a new comer and oh, well, people must stare at new faces. The supper progressed favorably when Sallie suggested the rink. This must assuredly re- ceive a unanimous vote, for what girl does not indulge in skating? Just as Diana was about soliloquize, “I wonder what’s coming next,” Sallie Vcncon arose with “Oh, but surely Miss Donalds, you’re coming along?” “Gracious! Is this where it’s going to be- gin?” thought Diana, but said: “Thanks very much, I’d really love to go, but you see my things must be put into place, and besides 1 don’t think I have the strength to skate after such a tiring journey.” This excuse was accepted as well as others in following days. It was this same Sallie who a month later insisted that Diana had to go to the Hallowe’en dance. “But Sallie, I simply cannot go.” “Any reason?” asked Sallie. “You may as well be frank, you know. Haven’t you even one evening dress? You know the girls all think that the reason, and anyone of us would be willing to lend you one.” How kind they all were, and oh! how Diana hated such tenderness. She admitted she had no dress for the oc- casion, nor did she care to wear a borrowed one. Diana insisted that she had Latin prose to do and surely prose was of more importance than the dance. Diana’s bet with her father wouldn’t, in honor, permit a borrowed gown, and she had to find some way out. Excuses, excuses. Life for Diana was just one excuse after another. Would she despair so soon? No, certainly not. But I do wish I could attend the affair.” Diana managed to escape into her room without being observed by the others. She flung herself on the bed and began to think, she was almost struggling to keep back the tears. “Oh, Peggy, you do look too cute.” “Why, Jackie, pink is so becoming!” “Doesn’t Jane look adorable,” came from across the corridor. “I do wish they’d leave. I wonder whether Jack’s going to be there,” mused Diana. Jack was Sallie’s brother, whom our little pretender had met a few weeks earlier. Many times had Diana wondered whether Jack had noticed how often she wore her plaited skirt. But now she wouldn’t think of such things; that was not in the wager. Anyway, Jack was going to be one of the supper guests to- morrow. You see, Diana was in every thing but a prose mood. At breakfast the next morning Diana ap- peared in her blue serge, her dinner gown till now. She was going to wear her satin for the first time that evening. As if one night of agony was not enough for Diana, all the events of the night before were here related. 11 “We’re so sorry’ you couldn’t be there,” be- gan Peggy Blake. “The novelties were so original!” exclaimed Sallie. “And you should have seen the favors,” piped in Antonette Gray. “Won’t classes ever begin today?” burst out Diana, unable to tolerate the strain any longer. Diana did look pretty that evening gowned in her plain blue satin. But was it the rose on her waist or Jack at her side that seemed to accentuate the color in her cheeks? What mattered that? Diana did look satisfied. Everything was laughter, fun and frolic, and Diana felt that this was a wonderful night for her. Her joy, however, was short-lived, when the stupid maid passed the soup. Oh! why had it to be just on Diana’s dress? Our little lady was for an instant too stunned to speak. What restored her senses was Peggy’s voice, which could be heard from the other end of the table. “And that’s Diana’s best dress!” and of course every' one joined in the chorus. Then came Jack’s voice. “1 do feel sorry', Diana. It was so pretty, too.” Sympathy! Sympathy! Oh, how she des- pised that word! But sympathy even from Jack. That was too much. Tonight she would end it all. Diana rushed to her room, too angry even to cry’, but thought, nevertheless, that Dad was always right. The telephone was the first thing Diana made for. “Western Union, please,” when she heard someone at her own door bell shouting, “Tele- gram! Telegram!” Diana for an instant forgot the excitement of the evening, rushed out, tore open the envelope, and beheld: “You win. Come home. Awfully lonesome alone.” DAD. THE OPTIMIST The Young Editors (By Our Own Daisy Ashford.) Chapter I.—Quite a Young Boy. Mr. Ostcena was a very skolerly teacher who was fond of asking people to work for him. Mr. Osteena had light short hair and glasses and a run. He had a gray suit, but on some days he had another kind and he carried a black bag as he thought it more becoming. One day Mr. Osteena asked quite a young boy of 18 to work for him. His name was R. Bernard Nolan and he was not very tall with fairish hair and nice legs. Hullo Mr. Osteena said he. What do you want. I want you to get an Optomist said he, you must have some people to help you added he. Ask Frances Cauftacue who is a lady pritty in the face. Well yes I will replied R. Bernard and he left the room with a very' superior walk but- toning his coat as he went. I expect you would like to help us run an Optomist said he to Frances Cauffacuc commonly called Miss C. Well yes I should said Frances egerly. Chapter II.—Starting Gaily. This is quite a large job, said R. Bernard. We mite get some more people to help. So we mite said Frances throwing him a speaking look. Mr. Osteena was growing a little peev- ish, but all of a sudden he had a good idea. I’ll tell you, said he I will arsk the earl to help me who is my friend. What a good idea cried Frances and she thought what nice people she was working with. So I will leave my chap- ter. Chapter III.—Mr. Osteena’s Plan. Mr. Osteena woke up rather early the next morning and remembered his good ideas of the night before. When he entered the school he said to the Earl of Chestersham that he was wanted to help run an Optomist, and I think you are just the one to do it, added he. Well, I think so myself, replied the Earl, blushing rather red. Wl THE OPTIMIST 1 Well, now go to it, said Mr. Osteena and do it and do it right, said he to Frances who had come in. 0 yes, 1 expect I shall, said the Earl with a sigh. 1 always do, said Frances in a snappy tone. Thank you muttered she. Not at all, said Mr. Osteena. I have en- joyed my help which has been short and sweet so far. Here 1 will end my chapter. Chapter IV.—A Hard Life. Well, Frances, said R. Bernard Nolan, I am going to ask a frend of mine to be on the per- sonal department. 0 yes please do said Frances with a dainty blow at her nose. So Bernard disserppeard into the madding crowd and presently return- ed with a middle aged boy called Lord Leo. Franees turned a dull yellow. Lord Leo she said in a faint voice how did you come to be here? 1 am going to be on the Optomist, so there. I don’t care said huffy Frances. I’m your boss. Nothing could be nicer I’m sure struck in Lord Leo. Doubtless it will be charming said he, wanting peace. And I hope you will en- joy yourself. You have been looking rather pail of late and he left the room casting a glance behind. Chapter V.—An Agonizing Call. Just then another girl came into Room 103 and cried out Frances why have you turned against me. Why am I not on the personal de- partment. But 1 didn’t want you Esther responded Frances. Well you mite if you had me said Esther. I think not replied Frances. This is agony, cried Esther clutching hold of a desk. My life will be sour grapes and ashes if I am not on the personal board. Be brave whispered Frances in a sepulkral tone. 1 will put you on the school news bord. Well half a loaf is better than no bread at all responded Esther in a gloomy voice. Just then the Earl of Chestcrsham returned with a very brisk lady called Lady Gay Helena who said in a rather tart voice So this is the school news editor. Yes and you are the literary editor said Esther tarter still. Chestcrsham was wiping the foaming dew from his forehead but Mr. Osteena came in and said some rather witty things to enliven the party. Then they oozed forth into the hall- way. Chapter VI.—How it ended. Then the young editors had a most ex- krushiating time. They asked Lord Frank and Lady Helen who promised to make them a darling Optomist cover when ready. And there were a lot of other people too all peevish. Frances one day said to the Earl of Kolo- din what do you want to do on the Optomist. I don’t care said he. At this ackwiesense Frances fainted. Mr. Osteena pored water on her and she revived. Well said R. Bernard we shall make you chairman of a fecturc bord. I want some ladies to help me said the Earl of Kolodin I am parishial to ladies I suppose it is my nature. So he had to sickly ladies to help him. Then there were some more editors and all got exsited and Mr. Ostecnt dashed madly around and after a long while they got an Op- tomist. Shut In By Helen A. Young. IT was a cold, bleak, room and a tiny little face pressed close to the cold window- meagre looking room at that. A room pane, looked the most pinched of all. The that looked as if it had never had a good meal, face belonged to a poor, pitiful little body that much less ever seen one. The whole atmos- was as crooked and as twisted as the knarled phere seemed to have a pinched look, and the branch of a tree. 13 1� €?l THE OPTIMIST “God, dear God,” the blue lips were whis- pering, “I’m not so very hungry. I’m not asking for something to eat, and I know I’ll never walk, but let me have just this, just this once. Oh, God, weren’t you ever young your- self, and didn't you ever want to see the trees and skies and hear the birds a chirpin’, and smell the flowers an—an it’s awful hard to be just a Shut In.” The pleading voice fell into muffled silence. Out in the green country! Who’s been there? Then you know the joy and glorious gladness of it all. Great wide stretches of green hills, and there the dip of a shady val- ley, lighted perhaps by the silver gleam of a little brook. The soft sweeps and whirls of scented wind that wraps your face and tugs at your hair. I wo little bunches of brown fur sat teeter- ing and tantcring on a limb of a tree that swayed and swayed in the green country. Mr. and Mrs. Fuzzy-Tips were tremendously ex- cited, and they chittcrcd and chattered, and in his great agitation Mr. Fuzzy-Tip most fell to the ground below. This was the reason for all the excitement: The Evening Breeze had just brought to Mr. Fuzzy-Tip a letter from the Master declaring that a Shut-In was to visit the Green Country. Mr. Fuzzy and his wife were to be host and hostess. All this was the cause of excitement in the Fuzzy-Tip home—third floor, the Oak Leaf Apartments. “Dear me, Fuzzy, dear,” said Madame Fuzzy-Tip, all of a quiver, “what a predica- ment I’m in. A visitor this afternoon and the spring cleaning not done yet. And the acorns to can. Well, we’ll have to make the best of it, that’s all,” and she stopped for breath. “Great nuts and little oak trees, what’s that,” and in her fright Mrs. Fuzzy-Tip dropped her comb. “What is that?” “That”—was the glad cry of Shut-In. Shut- In who now was in the Green Country. There he was right beneath the Fuzzy-Tip’s home, sprawling in the cool shade of the great oaks, the soft green grass clutched in his little hot hands, the sweet, moist earth between his bare toes. “Don’t be frightened, dear Mr. Fuzzy- wuzzy,” he called with another glad cry, “it’s only me, little Shut-In, the Master sent inc to se the Green Country.” “You’re very welcome, dear,” said Madame, “won’t you have some lunch? You certainly must behungry or thirsty after your long trip.” So there, under the cool shade of the oaks Shut-In ate his lunch of acorn cakes covered with honey gathered by the fairies from the dew cups of the rose and lily and drank long drinks of honeysuckle wine, and as he ate and drank Shut-In lost his crooked shape. He grew tinier and tinier—so tiny that Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel seemed like giants to him. And wonders of wonders, bright gauzy wings, all the colors of the rainbow, floated out from his shoulders. With a glad shout Shut-In (but shut in no longer) leaped into the air and was off to explore Green Country, the place where the Little Folks live. He flew for many, many miles to Flower Land, which lay spread out beneath him in great splashes of color—the gay music of the love bells floated up to his eager ears and drew him by invisible hands to the center of a fairy ling. Day had changed to night, the great round moon was coming up from the cast. The black lake nearby sighed softly in harmony with the glad notes of the Woodland Orchestra as the gaily dressed troop of fairies danced in the moon’s golden path that stretched across the bare space of soft forest floor. Suddenly, Shut-In found himself one of the mystic hand and light as air, he danced, joyfully, glorious- ly free, swaying in the moonlight that turns men’s veins to madness, drinking in the stir- ring beauty of colors, sights and sounds and still lie danced on and on, one of the fairy throng dancing till a smooth circle was worn on the forest carpet, dancing till the slender beams of the dawn came stealing into the woods. Continued on Page 78. W[ THE OPTIMIST An Unwilling Heroine By Alfred Zusi. YOU really ought to drop him,” said Alice. “Everyone but yourself knows he is not your friend.” “But Gil is a good friend,” protested Jim. “I’ve known him for two years.” “He doesn’t show it,” replied Alice. “He has worked against you in both the class elec- tions and the football team.” “Oh, that was fair rivalry.” “It was decidedly unfair on his part,” re- turned the young lady. ‘‘He used every means possible to defeat you. I don’t think you should associate with him. He’s a sneak.” “Well, I guess I’m old enough to pick my own friends,” retorted Jim, who was rather touchy on this point, because it had been brought up before. “Alright,” snapped Alice, “choose for your- self.” And with a hurried “Goodnight,” she ran up the steps and into the house. Jim Clarke gazed after her resentfully. The quarrel had originated over Gilbert Van Duyne, who was declared by many of Jim’s acquaintances to be injuring Jim as much as possible under the guise of friendship. In his loyalty Jim defended Gil, and still believed him a firm friend. And now he had quarreled with Alice and the next day she would leave for a tour of the Southwest by automobile, ac- companied by her father! Suddenly he made his way back to the col- lege, from which he was to graduate in a few days. After graduation Jim returned to his home in New York where he prepared for a visit at the home of Jack Chase, a college chum of his, who lived on a large farm in southern Kansas. About a week after his graduation, he was safely ensconsed in the home of his friend. A few days passed pleasantly in hunting and fishing, for the farm was situated in a rather undeveloped region, and natural condi- tions prevailed. Frequently on these trips they came upon actors of a moving-picture company, which was established for the time in the nearest town and was operating in that section. One afternoon the two chums were return- ing from a fishing trip to a pond in the neigh- borhood. They had taken a path thru the woods that led to the road from the pond, and were just about to emerge from the woods when they saw a strange drama being enacted before them. An automobile stood by the side of the road, and bound to its side were a man and a young lady of about twenty. A cloth gag had been placed in the mouth of each, and they were unable to utter a sound. A masked ruffian with a heavy beard was busily engaged in searching the baggage, which had been lashed to the side of the car, and was ex- tracting the valuable articles. Jim sprang forward impulsively, but Jack, looking around, had observed a camera click- ing merrily in the hands of the operator. Be- fore Jack could call out, Jim had reached the car, and taking the masked one by surprise, had borne him to the ground. Jack could not help but smile. Here was his friend rescuing the heroine of a movie “thriller.” The humor of the situation strik- ing him, he hung back to watch the struggle, which was progressing favorably for the sup- posed defender of the law, as he was a power- ful athlete. But now a new figure appeared upon the scene. Deserting his camera, the oper- ator rushed to the fray, and dealt Jim a heavy blow with a short club he had picked up. The tide of battle turned under this onslaught, and Jim was being roughly handled, when Jack, roused to action by the uncalled-for assault on the part of the camera man, effectively brought into play the heavy butt of his steel fishing rod. The two strangers were unpleasantly surprised by this new element in the contest, and took flight, seeking refuge in the woods. Alice Payne and her father, for these were Continued on Page 82. 15 CLASS PICTURES. Senior Editor, Alfred Zusi. With the rapid approach of the time of our departure, our thoughts turn back to the past, and with mingled emotions we reflect upon our four years at South Side. The dominant note of this meditation is a feeling of intense satis- faction, of triumph that we have successfully completed the prescribed course. Opposed to this, a wave of deep regret sweeps over us as we recall the happiness and the enjoyable friendships resulting from our school tics; associations which are now, for the most part, recollections of the past. We are proud to be graduates of South Side; proud to have been trained in an institution which has gained such an enviable record in the few short years of its existence, and we will strive our utmost to promote and strengthen this reputation in the minds of those with whom we come in contact in later life. The value of our instruction at South Side is immeasurable. We have acquired a firm foundation upon which to build our lives, and any future success that we may achieve may justly be ascribed to this training, for “a good start is half the battle won.” At this turning point in our career of edu- cation, it is indeed fitting that we express, if words can express, our gratitude toward those who were in a large measure responsible for our success. To Dr. Kennedy and to the en- tire faculty we extend our most sincere thanks for their aid in overcoming the obstacles en- countered in our school course. We feel in- capable of an adequate manifestation of our gratitude to our class advisor, Dr. Austin, who piloted the Class of January, '20, thru its trials and reverses to the safe haven of gradua- tion. We respect him as a teacher, and love him as a friend and companion. Under his firm guidance and supported by his sound ad- vice, victory was assured, and to him, there- fore, our issue of the school paper is dedicated. To the school in general we arc grateful for its whole hearted support and encourage- ment of all our activities. Our best wishes are extended to the future classes of South Side, and for the success of their representing organ, “The Optimist.” 17 ISTI_________THE O P T I M I S T SCHOOL NEWS. Senior Editor, Esther Par her. EDITORS Howard Broek Beatrice Elchhorn Milton Lange Ruth Schechner Winifred Springer Evelyn McWhood Mildred Black The Senior Dance The long-looked-forward-to has happened— the Senior dance came off on Tuesday evening, the 23rd of last month. Was it a success? We’ll say it was! The punch was delicious, the decorations tasteful and music fine. The features of the evening were the Shadow Waltzes. There still remains a doubt as to whether the last Fox Trot was intended for another Shadow Dance or an urgent re- quest to leave. Although the lights finally flickered at 11:15 sharp, there was ample opportunity to crowd a good time into the three hours allowed and no one could deny that the ensemble was a big success. That it was is due mainly to the efforts of the Enter- tainment Committee, which consists of Nor- man Ottley, chairman, Frances Cauffman. Estelle Fischman, Harry Kolodin and Frank Zwigard. THE WIRELESS CLUB Now that the government ban has been lifted on private receiving and sending sta- tions, the Wireless Club has come into life again. After’a long period of idleness, due to the war the club held its first meeting this term on December 11 for the purpose of re- organizing. The following Thursday, Decem- ber 18, the election of officers was held. The following came out victorious: Gordon Ehr- lich, President; Calvin Van Ness, Vice-Presi- dent, and Joseph Lieb, Secretary. The club now has 31 members, which is quite a number for a start. Plans are now under way for equipping the station with a first-class receiving panel, which will make a possibility of hear- ing all commercial stations within a 5,000- mile radius. When these changes are made the school will have a station as good as, if not better, than there is to be found in any school. Application has also been made for a Govern- ment license in charge of Mr. Hunkins, the Director. It is to be hoped that South Siders will take advantage of the wonderful oppor- tunity for wireless work which the club of- fers. THE SPANISH CLUB During the past month there have been two meetings of the Spanish Club in Room 60. At these a varied program has been presented by the members, consisting largely of educa- tional and instructive games. 'Phis club is very instructive and helpful to all those stu- dents who really wish to attempt to live an hour in the afternoon speaking nothing but the language of Spain. Plans arc almost perfect- W[ THE O PTIMIST cd for a one-act play to be given at the next meeting and we would urge all ftudents of Spanish to join this club if for no other reason than that they will receive one point credit in their work for the term. THE 4B CLASS At the meeting of the 4B Class on Decem- ber 23 two important matters were decided upon, namely, class colors and a class motto. The colors chosen are gold and black, but, con- trary to the custom of preceding classes the motto is in English, rather than Latin, so that it will mean something to every member of the class. It is “Ever ' end is a beginning.” The meeting adjourned after a brief discussion concerning the senior prom. The 4A-4B Social On Tuesday, December 16, a social was given in the gym to the 4B Class by the 4A Class. A new precedent was established at this dance, there being enough light to last until the close of the afternoon. The music for the occasion was furnished by Grccly’s Or- chestra. The members of the Entertainment Committee thoughtfully provided some delic- ious refreshments in the form of super fine punch, excellent cake and better candy. After the first eight dances on the program, a novelty dance was started, in which the vari-colored balloons which had been used to decorate the gym, were distributed among the dancers, the balloons were broken and joy reigned supreme. Mr. Fisher led the grand march in a very ef- ficient manner, and helped to make the affair the success it was. A goodly crowd of Seniors was present, but sad to say, only about six of the faculty were there. This social was the big gest success of the season, for not only were a large number of people present, but everyone had a wonderful time. The 4A Class is to be commended for its achievement, and it is hoped that other classes will follow their ex- cellent example and have socials as successful and interesting as this one. SAFETY FIRST A very interesting talk on “Safety First” was given in the auditorium by Mr. Van Brunt. He said that, although the subject may be trite, it is just as important, if not more so, today, than ever before. With the modern devices for saving time and labor the “Hurry-up Family” is even larger than in former years. He gave sketches of scveral members of this large family, such as Mrs. Hurry-up, who starts from home to keep an engagement at the time when she should have been at her destination; Mr. Hurry-up, who is always five minutes late at a business ap- pointment, and then there arc the hundreds of Hurry-up children, who have to run all the way to school in order to arrive on time. He explained how each one of these by his hurry not only endangers his own life, but also de- lays his fellow men who arc on their way to keep appointments. Certainly all who heard Mr. Van Brunt’s address will be careful to observe his simple rules for observing safety first. _________ THE SKYLARKERS Last term a group of students interested in the appreciation and presentation of one-act plays, met on Monday afternoons to read and enjoy plays which were selected by the group. No organization into a club was attempted, but this term, upon application to the G. O., the group grew into a club under the name of the Skylarkers. Elections of officers wer: held some time ago, and the following officers were elected: For president, Irmgard Sander; for vice-president, Kathryn Nicoll; for secre- tary, Esther Lcgge. With these officers at the head, and Mr. Burley as the faculty advisor, the club has been holding its regular meetings in Room 101. The club gave its initial public performance last month, when a scene from Silas Marner was given in the Auditorium. This was so well received that the club decid- ed to give another performance in the near future. At present, the club is reading “The Burglar,” which may be their choice when a performance is given. 19 THE OPTIMIST 1W Class Alphabet A leads with Axclbrod. and Adlcrstcin, too; Good hoys, who never have much work to do. B is for Beitman and Margaret E. Blake, Who never in History or English did fake. C comes with Chimacoff, Cowan and Cohen; These boys for school would never leave home. Then follows Chesach—study’s his aim ; And Frances C. Cauffman of Optimist fame. I) brings out Danzis, a maiden so sweet. E is for Englander, her acting’s a treat. F starts with Farbcr, a package of fun. The happiest person this side of the sun, And also J. Ferry a scholar so dear, And Sidney K. Fuchs, a fiddler we hear. F is quite brilliant we presently see, For here are twin Freedmans. Taom and Maxie. Then there is Feldman, a comedian of noise. Who can’t be accused of having much poise. And here is our Fischman, a treasurer rare, Who for the class has done more than her share. G is for Goodman, a musician she’ll be; If you ask Mr. Gordon, he’ll surely agree. And then there’s our classmate. Marcel R. Glick; At all our elections lie always did kick. H hails forth Halpcrin, a maiden so coy. And little M. Henig, a mischievous boy. Then there is Hcydcn. whose constant half- day Has brought to Miss Jacobs much grief and dismay. And also L. Huberman, personals his work. Neither in Latin or English did shirk. I is for Ignatoff, Lionel by name. When called by “Ignatz” he responds just the same. Remember Ianelli. an artist indeed, Also in drama has proven a lead. J ’s just a line, to you I will tell, If you guess who’s the author, you’ll do very well. is Kolodin, a lad—O, so wild! And Margaret Kotyuka—she’s very mild, starts with Levias and Milton O. Lange, The first quite a student, the last a boom- erang. Then come Lomachinsky and Littlefield fair, Who to the school have given some care. M starts with Mueller, our fine president, Who to our hearts immediately went. Then there’s Mclvcr, of a superior mind, And Emil R. Mintz of about the same kind. Then we’ve McWood and Florence McCartc. Who in the class took quite a part. N is for Nolan, our chairman so great, And Julia K. Norton—who knows her fate? 0 comes with Ottley, a lover of dance, And Alfred G. Olliner, in a basketball trance. P starts with Polowitz, by nature a grind, And Helen L. Phillips of frivolous mind. 1 hen August M. Pfaus, a quiet young man, And Reginald O. Phillipps, who does all he can (?). Q means those questions, of which we were fond ( ?) ; How often we prayed could we only re- spond? R is for Rosen, good, studious boy, Quiet and gentle, and, yes, even coy. S hails Simandi, Silbcrman, Schmidt, These boys in vaudeville would make quite a hit. Then there comes Schroedcr and Schiffenhaus, fine, Girls that are found in the long tardy line. Then we have Schwartz, who has alway worked hard. And quiet Saul Seid, with an honor roll card. I is for 'I uite, a follower of fun, Every afternoon to Barringer did run. U is for us, a jolly good crowd, Four years ago to South Side we bowed. Yf is for Volk, our gold-medal friend, In her job (secretary) has worked to the end. K L 20 Wl THE OPTIMIST VV brings forth Weismuller, of much football fame, “Author” must also come next to his name. Then there is E. Wurth, a fair maiden was she, Whose coquettish charms were quite won- drous to sec. X is for excellent, the whole 4A class From every big boy to each little lass. Y brings in Young, whose cheeks are so red, They have gone to many a young fellow’s head. Z ends with Zwigard, our line quarterback, And Alfred J. Zusi, in studies not slack. With this little rhyme I hope you’ll be merry, ’Tis the wit of the authoress, Isabelle Cherry. How Two-Fi:t en Studies One o’clock. The minute the stairway is reached the girls link arms and make it im- possible for any one to pass, while the boys make a lot of noise. 1:01. After the singing, books are flung on the desk, groups congregate about the room. Thereupon Helen Bcitman’s melodious voice is heard, “Get into your seats, won’t you, so I can take the roll.” She begins to hunt for the paper containing the names, when I)r. Austin enters and commands all to be quiet. “Miss Shroder is absent as usual,” he remarks. “Where’s Cohen, absent again?” 1 103. “Some of you had better not waste so much time, for there’s danger of flunking,” is I)r. Austin’s next cheerful comment. 1105. Heedless of his earnest entreaties, Helen Beitman chatters away to Regina. Miss Danzis is surrounded by a group of mascu- line admirers; supposedly she assists them in their French, but we doubt if that could be of such interest. 1107. Once in a while, above the din of the room, the rattle of pennies is heard. No, the boys aren’t matching pennies. Chester Mueller is merely counting the money from the chocolate sale. 1 :o8. Edna Wurth interrupts her charm- ing conversation with Norman Ottlcy to learn of Janet, what questions Miss Stevenson asked in history. Surely if the sixth period students couldn’t depend on this source of information, they wouldn’t be prepared for that terrible or- deal. 1:10. The entertainment committee ad- journs to the back of the room to discuss the coming dance, while Dr. Austin urges that the talking cease, so that such meetings may be held. I M2. Ruth Levias informs anyone who cares to listen that she doesn’t know any of her 4B Latin. Yet she and Ida start doing geom- etry. 1:15. Dr. Austin leaves the room, after ad- monishing the class to make it unnecessary to have any teacher come in. Any good resolu- tions on the part of the seniors, however, is soon broken. im6. Kolodin and Lange torment Bertha, who in turn sticks them with a compass. Har- ry prances up and down the room. An eraser then comes whizzing bv. That must be the work of either Nolan or Zusi. All the fellows shout at the top of their lungs. Pandemonium is let loose. Estelle begins to ask for dues and assessments. This eternal question drives sev- eral from the room. Still a few less boister- ous souls warn, “Sh—Sh—I wanna study.” 1:20. Soon Mr. Hinzler enters. “Whose class is this? Dr. Austin’s? Well, Dr. Ken- nedy just passed and told me to step in and quiet you.” Suppressed laughter follows his retreating form. If Mr. Hinzler only was in 105 during sixth period and heard the junior college, he wouldn’t have any cause to com- plain about the seniors. Yet the 4A’s are always picked on. 1:25. Dr. Austin returns and calms the class. Of course he lectures on how disap- pointed he is in the class. 1130. The bell rings. Groans are heard. “I could not study a blessed thing, and I’ve got a blamed old test this afternoon.” Name Nicked Affliction Adlcrstein, Nathan “Nat1 Laziness Axelrod, Joseph “Grease” Dancing Bcitman, Helen “Helen” Shy Berkowitz, Regina “Regg” No pep Blake, Margaret “Margaret” Solitude Cauffman, Frances “Fanny” Good nature Cherry, Isabel “Cherry” Unsociability Chcsack. David “David” Study Chimacoff, Nathan “Chimy” Clothes Cohen, Samuel “Scm” Stocks Cowan, Bernard “Berny” Trouser crease Danzis, Florence “Flossie” Timidity Englander, Helene “Red” Acting Farber, Esther “Esther” Powder Feldman, David “Cabbage” Noise Ferry, Jeanette “Jenny” Playfulness Fishman, Estelle “Vamp” Naughty eyes Friedman, Max “Mack” Bashful Friedman, Naomi “Naomi” Feminism Fuchs, Sidney “Sid” Love Gluck, Marcel “Gluck” Nonsense Goodman. Bertha “Bertie” Too shy Halprin, Ida “Ida” Hiding Henig, Morris “Maury” Bonds Heyden, Frederick “Fritz” Cutting Hubcrman, Leo “Leo” Roughneck Iannelli, Frank “Frankie” Beauty Ignatoff, Max “Fat” Eating Kolodin, Harry “Jake” Wise cracks Kotyuka, Margaret “Margv” Muteness Remedy Outstanding Feature Sentence How they got through Work Good nature D. D. S. Eventually, why now ? Corns Height Human phonograph 'Fime will tell Nerve Frizzed Hair Missionary Slipped Nice boy Conscientious Cash girl No one missed her Jazz band Quietness School teacher Earnestness Detention Allaround ability Suffragist Won her way Social affairs Seldom smiles Posing for animal crackers Sympathy Girls Agreeable M. D. (mule driver) Hard work Manuel labor Conceit Husband Who can tell ? Financial embarrassment Indifference Stock broker Skidded Pressing Talking A waiter Goodness knows A little courage Sweetness Red Cross Work Brains Stage struck Hair Another Alice Brady Odd answers Mirror Gaiety Maid Legitimately Muzzle Boldness Sing Sing Nobody saw him Common sense Smile School Marm She deserved it Spectacles Her line of talk Model in Barn’s Smiling at faculty A drum Pessimistic Cash boy Midnight oil Marriage Girlishness Floor walker Tried Headache powd’r Likeable Fiddler He won’t tell We don’t know Chem. shark A. P. Plugger Little pep Modesty Stocking darner Fell through Gav white way Quietness Kindergarten teacher She don’t know Fall in market Careworn Errand boy Passed ’em all I )ctention Wiseness Garbage inspector By accident Football Silliness Early marriage Mystery I assages Sociability Cartoonist Worked his way Indigestion Inactivity Jockey He knows Sense Wit (?) Barber Why ask us? Some ginger Meekness Maid Won her way not Lange, Milton Egg” Hot air Cold water Ties Nerve tonic salesman Fixed it up Levias, Ruth Ruth” Quietness Something interesting Old maid’s home Good nature Telephone operator Naturally Littlefield, Anna Bridget” Giggling Freckles School marm Stepped over Lomachinsky, Gussie Gussy” Dress Marriage Her walk Nurse in dolls hospitalNot aware Lowenstcin. Aaron “Lowcy” Inconspicuous Step ladder Uncertain Errand boy n rains Mclver, Janet Janet Good marks Some recreation Honor roll Literary critic Just natural McCarte, Florence Flo” Singing Voice culture Giggling Opera star Ask her McWhood, Evelyn Eve” Elocution The hook World wiseness Author I’ll tell the world Mintz, Emil “Mincey” Mischief Detention Wild Lock-jaw Pretty bright Mueller, Chester Chet” Chem. Hopeless Executive ability Chem Prof? Brains Nolan, Robert Bob” Erasers Breaking window Bearing Quack doctor Sailed through Norton, Julia Jule” Cheeks Powder Cuteness Manicurist Smiled through Oliner, Albert Oily” Thoughtlessness 1 jdgment That’s plenty Roundness Warden Crammed Ottley, Norman “Nonny” M. D. guess I ancing Vernon Castle 2nd Rushed through Pfaus, August August” Study Graduation Books Minister Squeezed through Phillips, Helen Dot” Auto Skidding Pessimistic Saleslady Pulled through Phillips, Reginald Reggie” Chem. Blow up Quietness Lab. assistant Passed Polowitz, Benjamin “Bennie” All wrong Arsenic Prowess (?) Prize fighter We can’t tell Rosen, Samuel “Sammic” Quietness Girls Earnestness Accountant Earned it Schmidt, Gustave Gus” Optimism Threes on card Game ness Aviator He only knows Schwartz. Bessie “Betty” Size Stilts Pessimism Calamity Jane Worried through Sicd, Saul Saul” Fiddle Break it Obliging Math. Prof. Ability- Shiffenhaus, Naomi “Nomy” Jazz Blues Love of self Ballet dancer Watchful waiting Schroedcr, Leone Lony” Solitude Jazz Solemnity Policewoman Overlooked Silbcrman. Arthur Artie” Conceit A refusal Football ability? Announcer Talked Simandi. Sidney Jit” Pork Hard work Confidence Corporation lawyer Can’t you guess? Tuite, John “Jawn” Latin Pony Size Cop Ask dad ; he knows Volk. Emma Emma” Grouch Little more work Clever Secretary Class will tell Weismuller. Herbert “Dutch” Athletics Dancing Bulk Field marshal Favoritism Wurth. Edna Edna” Dancing Tight shoes Smiles Miss Vernon Castle Danced through Young, Helen Eczema” Talking Front seat Cheerful Hawaiian dancer Fooled us all Zusi, Alfred “Susy” Pompadour Comb Seldom smiles Fish peddler Grinding Zwigard, Frank Tubby” I ootball Poor marks Attractiveness Candy kid By luck H 1 m o TJ H 2 0) H Adlerstein, Nathan, “Nat,” 261 Belmont Ave. College Prep. U. of Penn. If little labor, little are our gains. Cross Country, ’16. ’17, ’18; Track, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19; Class Baseball, ’18, ’19; Class Football, ’19; Intergrade Cross Coun- try, ’18. We don’t know much about you, but what we know is good. Axelrod, Joseph, “Joe,” 536 So. 20th Street. General Latin; Newark College of Technology Steadfastness is a noble quality Track, '15, ’16, ’17; Orchestra, ’19; Class Basketball, ’15, ’16, ’17; Class Football, ’19; Glee Club, ’17, ’18, ’19; “Stop Thief,” ’19; “Roses of Tara,” ’19. Joe’s a fellow you can depend upon. Beitman, Helen, 80 Shanley Avenue. Arts; N. Y. School of Fine and Applied Art Principle is tny motto. Glee Club, '19; Senior Optimist. What would our late-comers have done without you? Berkowitz, Regina, “Reggie,” 697 Springfield Ave. General German Normal Officious, innocent, sincere Of every friendless name—the friend. Management “Stop Thief,” ’19; Roses of Tara,” ’19. Suffice to say that she is one of our most brilliant and help- ful girls. Blake, Margaret Cornelia, 524 Clinton Avenue. Arts Business School Which not even critics criticize. An earnest person and a pleasant companion liked among the faculty. 24 Cauffman, Frances Claire, 904 Bergen Street. General Latin Normal “Gentle in manner but resolute in deed.” Entertainment Committee 3A, 4B, 4A; Senior Optimist. Frances is well liked because of her loyalty and school spirit. Cherry, Isabelle, 237 Jeliff Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College She was able, she was pretty, She was kind, she was witty. Girls’ Hockey, ’16; Vicc-Prcs. 4A Class. Because of her sweet (and talkative) disposition. Isabelle has been a great treasure to our class. Chesack, David, 288 W. Kinney Street. College Prep. Newark Junior College “Ambition hath no rest ” Class Basketball, ’17, ’19; Class Championship Baseball. ’19; Class Football, ’19; Senior Optimist. Some day he will be rewarded for all these hours of study —we hope so, anyway. Chimachoff, Nathan, 174 Spruce Street. College Prep. Newark Junior College “I am not in the roll of common men ” Glee Club, ’16, ’17, ’i8; Class Football, ’19; Mgr. Track Team, ’18, ’19; Business Mgr. “Stop Thief,” ’19; “Roses of Tara,” ’19; Optimist, ’19; Senior Optimist. Loves life and also the ladies. Cohen, Sam G., “Shimka,” 31 Waverly Avenue. College Prep. Harvard The world knows nothing of its greatest men ” We firmly believe that “Shimka’s motto is, “Work! Work! Work! I love thee—not.” 25 Cowan, Bernard, “Bernie,” 99 2 High Street. College Prep. U. of Mich. Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.” Class Football, ’19; Class Baseball, ’17, ’18; Class Basketball, '17, ’19; 2B Class Relay. We wonder if the old saying, “The empty vessel makes the greatest sound,” is true? Danzis, Florence M., “Flossie,” 608 High Street. College Prep. Wellesley ‘'The sweetest thing that ever grew beside a human door.” Vice-Pres, brench Club; G. O. Representative 4B. So wise and yet so pretty. How do you do it, Flossie? Englander, Helene, 69 Seymour Avenue. General French. Undecided A rare jewel found among many precious ones.” G. O. Representative, '16; “Why Smith Left Home” ’17; Stop I hief, 19; “Roses of Iara,” ’19; Secretary of Glee Club, 19; President Dramatic Club, ’18. '19; President Girls’ Vocational Club, ’17; Speaker W. S. S. ’18; Senior Optimist. What Helene has undertaken she has done well and she has undertaken a great deal. Farber, Esther, “Esty,“ 121 Rose Terrace. General German. Undecided Buxom, blithe and debonair So wise, so gay and yet so fair.” Vicc-Pres. G. O., ’19; “Stop Thief,” ’19; “Roses of Tara,” ’19; Secretary Dramatic Club, ’19; Entertainment Committee, 4B; Senior Optimist. Her happy nature, helping hand and personality have won for Esther a deep place in our hearts. Feldman, David, Cabbage, 526 Hunterdon Street. College Prep. Married A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men ( ?). Class Baseball. ’15, ’16, '17, ’18, ’19; Class Basketball, ’15, ’16, 'I '9; Class Football, ’15, ’16. ’17, ’18, ’19; Vicc-Pres. Chess Club, 15; Roses of Iara,” ’19. Ever sec “Cabbage” dance? It’s an education in itself. 26 Ferry, Jeanette Adeline, 181 Brunswick Street. General Latin. Newark Junior College “Let fools the studious despise. There’s nothing lost by being wise G. O. Representative, 3A; Glee Club, ’19; “Roses of Tara,” 19; Optimist, ’19; Senior Optimist. What can we say? Virtue, efficiency and ability speak for themselves. Fischman, Estelle E., Estie, 206 Hillside Avenue. General German. Newark Junior College “She is pretty to walk with; witty to talk with And pleasant to think on. Class I reasurer, 4B, 4A; Entertainment Committee 3A, 4U, 4A. Because of her charm and personality we have willingly ( ?) given Estelle our quarters. Freedman, Max, 287 Mulberry Street. College Prep. Undecided IVho mixed reason with pleasure And wisdom with mirth. G O. Representative. SB; Class Thrift Stamp Pres. ’18, ’19; Class Baseball, ’19; Class Football, ’19. VY e are proud to have such a capable and earnest student in our midst. Freedman, Naom, 77 Littleton Avenue. General German. fsj y U. A head for figures, yet not a figurehead Class Baseball, ’18, ’19; Class Football, ’19; Cheer Leader, ’18, 19; Chairman Entertainment Committee, ’18. I he most we can say is to second the above statement. Fuchs, Sidney, 300 Hunterdon Street. College Prep. Newark Junior College Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul Orchestra, ’15. 16, ’17, i8, ’19. Rather quiet and reserved but those who know him realize what a fine fellow he is. Star ( ) indicates Honor Roll twenty-five times or more. 27 Click, Marcel, 70 Monmouth Street. College Prep. U. of Mich. Rising merit buoys up at last.” Class Basketball. ’16, ’18, ’19; Class Championship Baseball, '19; Class Football, ’19; Track, ’17; “Roses of Tara,” ’19. Whenever called upon to do anything for our class, Glick is always willing. Goodman, Bertha E., I 53 Spruce Street. General French. Undecided “A witty tongue, a pleasant smile.” Blues, blues! Where art thou when Bertha is around? Halprin, Ida D., 126 Johnson Avenue. General French. Newark Junior College ”Heart on her lips, and soul within her eyes.” A sweet girl well liked by her friends. Henig, Morris H., 392 Littleton Avenue. General Latin. Columbia Law “A silent man's words are not brought into court.” A pleasant fellow, but quiet. Huberman, Leo R., “Huby,” 531 Clinton Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more; Men were ever deceivers.” Class Basketball, ’17, 18, '19,; Class Baseball, ’18, '19; Class Football, ’19; Vice-President Chess and Checker Club, ’18; Senior Optimist. “Huby’s” humor and wit always help to make our spare time happy. 28 Heyden, Frederick F., Fred, 34 Nairn Place. General Latin. Lafayette Better late than never ” Track, ’i6, ’17, ’18, ’19; Class Baseball, i6, ’17; Class Foot- ball, ’19; Class Basketball, ’16, ’17. Whenever Fred is not absent, he is sure to be late. Ianelli Frank, Nell, 486 Avon Avenue. College Prep. Rutgers Art is power” Track, ’ 16; Class Basketball, ’ 16, ’17, ’18; Class Football, ’i6, ’17; Class Baseball, i6, ’17, 18; Glee Club, ’19; “Roses of Tara,” '19; Optimist, ’i6, ’19; Senior Optimist. Frank is our artist. His cartoons have brought laughter to all. Ignatoff, Max L., Igie, 443 So. 6th Street. College Prep. Rutgers A handy lad and strong Class Football, ’19; Class Baseball, ’18, '19; Class Basketball, ’17, 18, ’19; Mandolin Club, ’16, ’17. “Igie” can always be depended upon—for noise. Jacobson, Ralph H., 83 Avon Avenue College Prep. Newark Junior College Ability proves the man ’ Debating team, '19. Through his capability he was able to complete his course in three and one-half years. Kolodin, Harry, “Half Mast, 320 Clinton Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College Enthusiasm in his clear dark eye ” Varsity Football, ’18. ’19; Class Basketball, ’17, ’19; Class Baseball, ’18; Entertainment Comm., '19; Senior Optimist. A fellow with his gifts will never be a failure in life. 29 Kotyuka, Margaret, “Mickey,” 800 So. 16th St. General French. Undecided ”A social smile, a sympathetic tear.” Known for her generous good will. Lange, Milton O., “Egg,” I 14 Seymour Avenue. College Prep.; Webb Academy of Marine Eng. The world knows only two—that’s Rome and I.” Glee Club, ’17, ’18, ’19; Championship Class Baseball, ’17, ’19; Class Football, ’19; Class Basketball, ’17, '19; Track, ’17; 2A and 4B Class Relays; Class Champion W. S. S. Speaker, 18; Liberty Loan 4 minute Speaker, ’18; “Stop Thief,” ’19; Head Cheer Leader. ’18, ’19; Optimist, ’17, ’18, ’19; Senior c5ptimi$t. There is hardly an activity of our school which, at some time or other, has not had something to do with our versa- tile classmate, “Egg.” Levias, Ruth F., 42 Treacy Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College “A progeny of learning.” Orchestra, ’16, ’17; Hockey, ’17. When O’s stared us in the face, Ruth came to our assist- ance. Littlefield, Anna, 1 2 Leslie Street. General French. Newark Junior College “A merry heart rnaketh a cheerful countenance.” Hockey, ’ 16; Basketball, ’17. She’s always ready to trade a smile for a piece of candy. Lomachinsky, Gussie B., 54 Montgomery Street. College Prep. Undecided The glass of fashion and the mould of form.” To whom our class looks for fashion. 30 Lowenstein, Aaron L., 173 Hillside Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College Youthful and small, but knowing all” Class Baseball, '19. Aaron’s youthful appearance causes us to wonder how such a head can carry the burdens of a Senior. Maclver, Janet, 38 Millington Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College Her ways are ways of pleasantness And all her paths are peace ” Senior Optimist. Under that quiet bearing lies a wealth of knowledge. McCarte, Florence B., 51a Elizabeth Avenue. College Prep. Undecided Happy am 1, from care I'm free, fVhy arent they all contented like me?” Glee Club, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19; “Roses of Tara,” ’19. Florence is there with the standing broad grin. McWhood, Evelyn L., 21 Hillside Avenue. General Latin. N. Y. Academy of Design Eternity too short to utter all thy praise” Hockey. ’18; Basketball, ’18; Class Thrift Stamp Sec.,’ 17; Thrift President, ’17. ’18. ’19; President Glee Club, ’19; G. O. Representative, 4A; Bulletin Board, ’19; Social Comm., 4B; “Stop Thief,” ’19; Optimist, ’19; Senior Optimist. Evelyn is one of our best all around girls. We surely do consider her a prize. Mintz, Emil R., 1 77 Hillside Avenue. College Prep. N. Y. U. A cheerful temper makes kuowledge delightful and wit good natured.” G. O. Representative, 2A, 3A; Chr, Program Comm. Debating Club, ’18; Yricc-Pres. Chess and Checker Club, ’19; President. ’17, ’18; Vice-Pres. 4B Class. Star (•) indicates Honor Roll twenty-five times or more. 31 Mueller, Chester, ,‘Chet,,‘ 205 Chadwick Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College “He had a head to contrive, A tongue to contrive and A hand to execute—any mischief. Class President, 4B, 4A; Optimist, ’18, ’19; Senior Optimist. “Chet” is one of our versatile classmates. He pilots the class and plays “hot hand” with equal dexterity. Nolan, Robert S., “Bob,” 93 Shepard Avenue. General German. Rutgers None but himself his parallel. Track, ’i6. ’17, ’18; Chr. Ring and Pin Comm., ’19; 4 min. Speaker, ’18; Boys’ Working Reserve, ’17, ’18; Class Baseball, ’19; Optimist, ’19; Exec. Comm. Senior Optimist. No matter what line of endeavor, “Bob” ventures into, he makes a success of it. Norton, Julia, 25 Earl Street. General Latin. Undecided “Her cheeks like apples which the sun had ruddied. Senior Optimist. Her fair complexion has won for her a place in the hearts of the boys. Oliner, Albert, “Alby,” 471 So. 1 1th Street. College Prep. U. of Penn. There is likewise a reward for faithful silence Class Basketball, ’17, ’i8, '19; Class Baseball, ’18, ’19; Class Football, ’19. Determination, good faith and seriousness (?) have been his foundation. Otterbein, Clare, Elizabeth Avenue. General. Undecided Certainly a pleasant girl. Claire is one of our summer-school graduates. 32 Ottley, Norman, Chink,” 61 Hillside Avenue. General Spanish. Undecided Steadfast, sincere and true—a man. Varsity Football, ’17, '19; Varsity Baseball, ’17; Class Football, ’16; Class Basketball, ’17; Chr. Entertainment Comm., ’19. Seeing “Chink” reminds us of the last words of the chorus of “Yankee Doodle.” Read them. Peterson, Harry, “Pete,” 62 Astor Street. College Prep. There is no truer truth obtainable By man, than comes from music Orchestra, ’16, ’18, ’19. “Pete” has fiddled his way to fame. Music Pfaus, August, 141 Johnson Avenue. College Prep. Business Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings. Orchestra, ’19. Much valued as a classmate and friend. Phillips, Helen, 56 Johnson Avenue. General German. Undecided Magnificent spectacle of human happiness. “Roses of Tara,” '19. Where there’s a noise, there’s Helen. Phillips, Reginald, Cell 562, Y. M. C. A. Special. U. of Syracuse His words well weighed, his look subdued. Class Baseball, ’19; “Roses of Tara,” '19. A newcomer—therefore most welcome. 33 Polowitz, Benjamin, Polly,” 760 So. 17th Street. College Prep. N. Y. School of Dentistry He would not harm a little flower Class Baseball, ’18, ’19; Class Football, ’19. We wish “Ben” success as “Dr. I. Extractem.” Rosen, Samuel, 530 So. 1 I th Street. College Prep. Newark Junior College “Speech is great, but silence is greater ” Class Basketball, ’19; Class Baseball, ’19; Boys’ Working Re- serve, 18. Though quiet, “Sammy” is an asset to our class. Schiffenhaus, Naomi, 35 Hillside Avenue. College Prep. “As merry as the day is long ” Here is a girl who has giggled her way into our hearts. Schmidt, Gustave, I 54 Charlton Street. College Prep. M. I. T. A little study, now and then.’' Track, ’16; Class Championship Baseball, ‘17, ’19; Class Bas- ketball. ’17, ’19; Class Football, ’19. Did you say football? Ask 215? Schroder, Leona, 74 Hillside Avenue. College Prep. Newark Junior College Silence is more eloquent than words. Although a newcomer and a silent and quiet girl, she has won many friends. 34 Schwartz, Bessie, 557 Clinton Avenue. General German. Normal “My life is a struggle.” A good little sport with a cheerful disposition. Seid, Saul, “Sy,“ 5-7 Seymour Avenue. College Prep. Stevens Judge his character by his accomplishments.” Orchestra, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19; Class Football, 19- Did you ever hear of anyone getting 10 in Solid? Well, just gaze upon “Sy.” Silberman, Arthur, Art 302 Chadwick Avenue. College Prep. Undecided The mirror of all courtesy. Class Baseball, ’16. ’19; Class Basketball, ’17, ’18; Class Foot- ball. ’i6, ’19. We trust that “Art” will always stand like his hair—up- right and straight. Simandi, Sidney, “Jit,” 108 Fabyan Place. General French. N. Y. U. He was a man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows ” Track. ’i6, ’17, ’18, ’19; Class Championship Baseball, ’16, ’19; Class Basketball, ’17, ’18, ’19; Class Football, ’16, ’19; ‘‘Roses of Tara,” '19. “Jit’s” ability is just the opposite of his stature.” Strebinger, Mildred, 754 Bergen Street. General German. Normal “A merry heart does good like a medicine.” Glee Club, ’18, ’19; Thrift Stamp President, 3B. A happy-go-lucky whose only worry was homework. 35 Tuite, John, Tweet, 94 Chadwick Avenue. College Prep. Business A pard-hke spirit—noble and true Class Baseball, ’i8, ’19; Entertainment Comm., '19. For further activities we refer you to the inmates of room 208. Volk, Emma M., 634 Hunterdon Street. College Prep. Business “Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Sec’ry Debating Club, ’18, ’19; Sec’ry Class, 4B, 4A. What chance do we stand when Emma is in any of our classes ? Weismuller, Herbert, “Dutch, 147 Ridgewood Av. General French. Brown “A ivholesorne youth, both strong of limb and clean of heart, H ell versed in hearty fellowship.’' Football, ’15, ’16, ’17; Captain, ’17, ’19; Basketball, ’15, ’16; ’17; Captain State Champions; Baseball, ’15, 16, ’17; Captain. ’19; Hockey, ’17, ’18; Track, '17, ’18; Javelin Record; Vice- President G.O., '17; President. ’19; “Stop Thief,” ’19. “Dutch” is our true hero. We sincerely wish him success. Wurth, M. Edna, 863 So. 1 Ith Street. General German. Undecided “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. Basketball, ’16, ’17, 18. We like you, Edna. Young, Helen A., 338 Ridgewood Avenue. General Spanish. Newark Junior College “li’hile mantling on the maiden’s cheek Young roses kindled into thought, Helen believes that “life without laughing is a drearv blank.” Keep it up Helen. Star (•) indicates Honor Roll twenty-five times or more. 36 Zusi, Alfred J., 219 Virginia Street. General German. Undecided Success is a just reward. Class Baseball, ’i6, '19; Class Basketball, ’19; Class Football, 19; Boys’ Working Reserve, 18; Senior Optimist. We are glad that we’ve had such a good all around fellow with us. Zwigard, Frank, “Tubby,” 19 Porter Place. General Latin. Brown tongues speak well of hint and bleared sights are spectacled to see him.” Track, ’16, ’17; Football, ’18, ’19; Athletic Advisor)' Board, ’i8, ’19; Baseball, ’18; Class Basketball, ’19; Class Baseball, 'l9- 1 They say good things come in small packages—we know it. THE O P T I M I S T Senior Editor, David Chesack. EDITORS Marcus Jonas Nathan Chimachoff Charles Tench Gerald T. Foley Margaret Foley. Athletes and Athletics of Class of January, 1920 zwigArd otTley Hcydcn koLodin wEismuller adlcrsTcin langE Simandi With the departure of the Class of January, 1920, South Side loses the greatest all-around athlete ever developed within its walls. His name need not be mentioned. We all know the tall, light-haired fellow who in all has earned fifteen emblems in return for his serv- ices to the school. To enumerate his athletic activities is to name all the sports. Reader, take a good, long breath before you begin reading the list. Herbert “Dutch” Weismuller, in his fresh- man year at South Side, caught for the base- ball team, occupied one of the end positions on the ’varsity foolball team and played guard on the basketball team. In 1916, while a sopho- more, “Dutch” again caught for the base- ball team, played quarterback on the football team and jumped center on the basketball team. In 1917, in his junior year, Herbert was elected captain of the baseball team, captain of the football team and captain of the bas- ketball team which that year won the state championship. In the winter of the same year he performed on South Side’s hockey team. In the summer of 1918 “Dutch” played first base on the baseball team and joined the track team as javelin thrower. In this he also se- cured fame for himself by breaking the prev- ious record at the annual meet of the Newark high schools. Hut the football team of 1918 missed the services of “Dutch” for he had en- listed in the United States Navy. In 1919, however, he returned for his last year. He again played on the baseball and football teams. I his time fortune favored him and South Side. For the first time in the history of the school its representatives de- feated Barringer. Altogether it is a proud record, nobly won. “Dutch” has always worn his honors with a becoming modesty. For his great success and for the manner in which he has borne himself he is to be congratulated. Besides Dutch” Weismuller, the Class boasts of another athlete whose fame has spread throughout the entire state. I have now in mind Frank Zwigard picked as quar- terback on the all northern New Jersey team, and as second choice on the all-state team. 38 •i THE OPTIMIST Quick witted, cool headed and alert, this mid- get has helped win many a football game for South Side. We can even now see him with the ball tucked under his arm and hid- ing behind his interference, slip through his op- ponents for many yards before he is finally downed. Though only five feet two inches in height, and one hundred and twenty-live pounds in weight, he was a great factor in South Side’s victory over Barringer. His leadership and qualities above mentioned have surely earned him a position on the all-city team. He has been considered by many to be the best quarterback that ever called signals for South Side. Besides these two stars the class boasts of many more of lesser fame. Norman Ottley is another representative of the class on the varsity football team. In some of South Side’s games he performed as halfback and did him- self credit. But he was out of most of the games on account of illness. Other athletes of the class are Harry Kolo- din, Fred Heyden and Nat Adlcrstein. Harry Kolodin was out for the ’varsity football team bast year and this year. He tried hard to make the ’varsity and finally managed to get on. He played in some of the games and thereby earned his letter. Fred (“Fritz”) Heyden is known by many as South Side’s pole vaulter. In this line of sport, Heyden has made a creditable showing and scored many a point for South Side. Nat Adlcrstein, during his entire stay at South Side was an active participant in track athletics. He was a member of the cross- country teams of 1916. 1917 and 1918, and was on South Side’s track team in the years 1916, 1917, 1918 and 1919. He was placed in the city meet and also scored in the Barriv- ger-South Side dual meet of 1917. Review of the 1919 Football Season When the whistle blew at the end of the Montclair game it also marked the end of a very successful football season. From both a financial viewpoint and the number of games won has the 1919 season been a big one for South Side. From the remains of an unsuc- cessful 1918 team a big, new, powerful ma- chine was built, and a big share of the credit is due to Mr. Moeller. At the first call for candidates about 40 boys came out. However, Mr. Moeller could not handle that number and the squad was cut to about 25 members. After a few weeks’ practise the team was ready and the season started for South Side. The first test was the Lincoln game, which was won without trouble, 200. Then a week later, Stuyvesant came from New York and was taken in tow, 14-6. 'Flic next week, how- ever, the team went to Plainfield and was beaten, 13-7. The next week Passaic was beaten at home, 12-0. Fast Side was next dis- posed of, 14-0. Unbeaten Irvington was the next victim in an 18-7 score. And then came Barringer And on November 8 South Sidcrs saw what they have been waiting to sec for six years. Barringer, the one and only Barrin- ger. was swamped 21-0. Then came New Brunswick, Chattle, and Battin, beaten respec- tively, 20-0, 7-6, and 14-7. The last game was lost to Montclair 2012. The team ran up 167 points against op- ponents’ 59 in eleven games in which nine were won and only two lost. The city cham- pionship was won by South Side. This year saw some new stars in the line-up. while at the same time old ones were just as bright. The new ones of importance were Zwigard. Lillie, Sicdman and Howley. Injuries forced Zwigard to quit in ’18, but this year his play- ing was as good as any quarterback’s in the state with the possible exception of Bowman, Chattle’s star. Zwigard’s playing was the main factor in beating Barringer, as he alone scored 15 points against the Blue and White. Lillie played a nice game at halfback, being especially good against East Side and Irving- ton. He scored 18 points against the latter team. Siedman put up a good game at tackle and Howley did the same at end. The best 39 SeTl THE OPTIMIST of the veterans was “Dutch” Weismuller, with Ambs a close second. The work of this pair needs no comment to anyone who has seen them in action. Rittersbachcr played well, but had the misfortune to be outweighed in a number of games, and therefore he did not show up so well. The other members of the first team, while not starring, played well to- gether, giving a good example of excellent teamwork. Senior Athletics. To the senior A’s of room 103 it has al- ways seemed that their classmates of room 215 were forever getting the best of them in the politics of the class. To make up for that the boys of room 103 defeated those of room 215 twice in baseball, once in football and once in basketball. Of these four games, the football conflict is the worthiest of mention. From whistle to whistle the seniors fought fiercely for the class championship. 'When the final whistle blew, the footballers of room 103 were on top by a margin of only one point. The game furnished many thrills and the small crowd of rooters, which had assembled, received its money’s worth. Soon after the kick-off the footballers of room 103 shoved the ball over for a touchdown by means of three end runs. Simandi, the clever quarterback of room 103, carried the ball over and one minute later kicked the goal, which later proved to be the winning point. No further scoring occurred in the first half, and the latter ended with the score 7 to 6 in the favor of room 103. In the third quarter Oliner, 215’s quarter- back, hurled a long forward pass into the arms of little Max Freedman, who was patiently waiting for the ball behind the goal posts. But here, the tiny end of 215 lost the chance of tying the score for his team by grounding the ball. The score now stood 7 to 6, still in the favor of room 103, and so it was when the final whistle blew. But there was another side to the game. The list of injuries was great. Scratched faces, sprained and bruised limbs and black eyes were numerous. But the most notable injury of all was received by Schmidt of room 103. The poor fellow had two front teeth knocked out and now he is afraid to laugh. Line-up: Room 103. Room 215. Chesack ..L. E... Hcyden . ..L. T... Axelrod ..L. G... Chimacoff ... C. ... Seid . R. G... Glick . .R. T... Adlerstein ..R. E.... . . M. Freedman Simandi ... Q. ... Feldman R. H. B. . . Silberman Schmidt .L. H. B . Lange Laudano ..F. B... Referee—Dean Weismuller. Parsons. Umpire—H. Class Baseball Chimacoff C Hu-sack Sim And 1 Feld Man P hilips gl I ck Laudan O Adlcrstei N Schmidt OF Kal I nsky NOlan 3usi In the summer of 1919 Mr. Cavallero and Mr. Moeller, our gymnasium instructors, adopted a system of mass athletics. Instead of the very few who participate in ’varsity athletics, the whole student body was given the chance to enjoy the benefits derived from out-of-door sports. Baseball teams were organized in all the home rooms. Two leagues were formed, a junior league and a senior league. The junior league consisted of the four lower grades and the senior league consisted of the four upper grades. A schedule was then drawn up and the games were begun. The rivalry between the teams grew keener and keener, while many 40 GRAMMER ORGANIZATION of the teams were being eliminated. Finally the champions of the senior league disposed of the champions of the junior league, thereby winning the school championship. Reader, you might wonder what this has to do with senior A athletics. Well, here is the point we are driving at and proud of. I or it was the 4BS who then won the school championship, and those 4IFS are the present 4A’s, who arc about to leave South Side. Out of ten games the senior baseball team played, nine of them were won and one was tied. Class Basketball On Friday, December 19, the rival quintets of room 103 and room 215 met in the gym- nasium to decide the basketball championship of the 4A class, room 103 coming out victor after a hotly contested game. The same keen, but friendly rivalry prevailed. The score at the end of the first half was 8-8. In the second half the boys from 103 braced up and by clever teamwork and accurate shooting took the lead and held it throughout the game. The out- standing feature of the game was the excellent work of the guards of room 103. These boys held room 215 without a field goal in the sec- ond half. The shooting of Schmidt and Click featured for the winners, while diner played well for the losers. The final score was 22 to 14 in favor of room 103. The line-up: Room 103. Room 215. Schmidt R. F Feldman L. F Click C Zwigard G Simandi G Chesack G Rosen 41 Referee—H. Weismuller. W( THE OPTIMIST The South Side Sun January 31, 1935. LOCAL WOMAN RECEIVES APPOINTMENT Miss Emma Volk has accepted the position of secretary to the President of the United States. Newarkers may well be proud that a woman from our own city has been chosen for this responsible position. DARING ROBBERY. Burglars brazenly Enter Home of Prominent Newarkcr. Last evening when Mr. Harry Kolodin opened the door in response to a knock, he was knocked down with a club and rendered un- conscious. Two women entered and were in the act of ransacking the house when Po- lice Sergeant Esther Farbcr arrived on the scene. The thieves put up a lively resistance, hut M iss Farber’s brawn won out. When the women were asked their names one said her’s was Julia Norton, while the other claimed Janet Maclver as her name. The pair are old offenders, and the judge is deciding on a suitable sentence. An ambulance arriving at the scene of the crime carried Dr. August Pfaus and Miss Margaret Kotyuka, the trained nurse. With the aid oLscvcral bystanders this pair finally revived Mr. Kolodin. Local Man Loses Mind. Friends in this city will be grieved to learn that Chester Mueller, A. B.. B. K.. B. S., has just entered Overbrook Hospital. Mr. Mueller’s mind gave way when he discovered that one of his theories of geometry has been proved false. Miss Florence McCarte, super- intendent of the Asylum, stated that Mr. Mueller’s case is pitiful, as he imagines that all those around him are polygons. He is be- ing attended by the world-renowned brain specialist, Dr. John E. Tuite. Traffic Policeman Knocked Down. Patrolman E. Mintz Receives Injuries— Woman Arrested. Early this morning Emil Mintz, traffic policeman at the corner of Broad and Market streets, was knocked down by an automobile driven by Miss Ruth Lcvias, the well-known interpreter, at the First Precinct. Miss Lcvias was arrested and explained to Judge Cowan that she was in a trance, and was not responsi- ble for her actions. Judge Cowan, after re- viewing his regular fine, $500, allowed the prisoner to go free. M iss Schroeder, driving an ambulance, help- ed to revive Mintz, who later resumed his post. HERE AND THERE. M iss Edna Wurth, who formerly conducted a florist shop on Market street, has applied for a position as waitress in Childs’s Restau- rant. Miss Wurth gave as a reason for her change of employment that she had become in- fatuated with one of the youths who turn the pancakes in the window. Mr. Sam Cohen, the well-known financier, has just loaned a million dollars to Milton Lange, to further the latter’s work in design- ing garbage scows and rowboats. M iss Helen Phillips, a palmist of great note, will arrive in Newark next week. Miss Phillips is very efficient in her line, and will reveal one’s whole future for a very small price. Announcement has been made of several changes in the staff of the Essex County “Bugle. Mr. Robert Nolan is now the edi- tor, while Miss Frances Cauffman is his first assistant. Miss Evelyn McWhood is the dra- matic critic, and she will he assisted by Clare Otterbein, beauty and movie editor. M iss Estelle Fischman has been elected president of the “Twelfth National Bank of 42 USeTl THE OPTIMI S T Newark, N. J.” Miss Fischtnan is an ex- perienced financier and her success is certain. Mr. Albert (Miner, called the second Bur- bank, has just produced a new plant which is a cross between a watermelon and a grape. Mr. Olincr says his assistant. Miss Gussie I. omachinsky, has always been an inspiration in his work. Miss Isabelle Cherry, the suffragette leader of New Jersey, is conducting a campaign against the study of chemistry in high schools. Without a doubt many will rally about Miss Cherry in this noble cause. Splendid new funeral parlors have been opened by Miss Naomi Schiffenhaus. Friends and acquaintances are sure that this venture will prove a success, as M iss Schiffenhaus’s grave disposition and temperament tend to make her proficient in this line of work. DRAMATIC. All-Star Program at Krueger’s Auditorium. Last evening at Krueger’s Auditorium there was held a benefit for the family of Sidney Simandi, bankrupt organ-grinder. The pro- gram was as follows: 1. —Harmonica solo by the well-known stu- dent of harmony, Miss Margaret Blake. 2. —Piano solo by Gustave Schmidt, the versatile musician. 3. —Violin solo by Saul Seid, the well- known violinist. Mr. Seid played an encore on a new instrument invented by Adlcrstein. the jazz king. 4. —Vocal solo by Frederick Heyden, the Metropolitan tenor. Mr. Heyden sang that favorite of his, “How Sweetly Chimes the Bell,” in French. He was accompanied by Campana on the cornet. 5. —Dramatic reading. Miss Helen Eng- ender, of the Emotional School of Drama, in- terpreted the “Kitchen Scene’’ from Miss Anna Littlefield’s drama, “The House.” At this point Joseph Axelrod, master of ceremonies, announced Max Ignatoff, D. D., who is known as the “fighting parson.” Dr. Ignatoff recited the sad case of Mr. Simandi and asked tor help. The program was then continued. 6. —Russian Ballet Dance by that master of the terpsichorean art, Nathan Chimachoff and bis troupe of dancers. His troupe consists of himself, David Chesack, Marcel Glick and Aaron Lowenstein. 7. —Chalk 'Falk by the wonderful artist, M iss Helen Beitman. Miss Beitman was. after much effort, persuaded to leave her studio, where she is painting the portrait of Leland Smith, President of the Onitcd States. 'Fhe performance was a great success, and credit must be given to Mr. George Gordon Archibald Reginald Steward Phillips, the manager, and Morris Henig, scene shifter. AT THE STRAND THIS WEEK. Florence Bara Danzis. America’s most beau- tiful screen star, in her latest success, “Ven- geance.” Next Week—Arthur Chaplin Silberman in the latest of his million-dollar comedies, “A Cow’s Life.” SPORTS. Indoor Match for Eraser Championship. Max Freedman, the world’s flyweight eraser champion, will meet Naomi Freedman, the local contender, in a finish match this evening. 'Fhe champion will allow his opponent a handi- cap of six bull’s eyes, but he is confident of the final result. 'Fhe contender’s arm and eye have improved of late, and a great battle is expected. SOCIETY NOTES. Well Known Couple Elope. Last night Mr. Alfred Zusi, the eraser king, eloped with his dancing instructor, Miss Jean- nette Ferry. They escaped the lady’s cruel and unrelenting parents, and fled to the parsonage of the Rev. Frank Zwigard. Sidney Fuchs and Bessie Schwartz were witnesses of the marriage. 43 THE OPTIMIST _ ] EDUCATION NOTES. Woman Sustains Injuries. Yesterday afternoon Miss Regina Berko- witz, successor to Miss M. B. Hamilton as study teacher at South Side, fell and broke her arm. Her injuries were received in chas- ing one of her pupils up the assembly aisle. Another report from South Side states that Mr. Leo Huherman, of this city, has ac- cepted a position as professor of Latin in that institution. Mr. Hubcrman takes the place of Dr. Austin, who has retired to live on his accumulated wealth. Current Events May Be Major Subject. State Commissioner of Education, Frank Iannelli, has suggested that current events be made compulsory in New Jersey’s schools. He believes that all students should have knowledge of the time in which they are living. ADVERTISEMENTS Herbert Weissmuller, Furrier. Fur coats made from your own skins. Rates Low. PAINLESS POLOWITZ. Let me pull your teeth. New sets $5.00 and up. Don’t hesitate. K24 Ladies’ Beauty Parlor. Old Ones Made New. Our paints blend (sample package free). Ida Halpin Bertha Goodman Proprietors. Ladies’ Fancy Dress Hats a specialty. D. Feldman, Milliner. Learn to play the violin. $10 per half- hour. Professor Harry Peterson. MASS MEETING. At the Broad Theatre this evening Mr. Ralph Jacobson will speak against the League of Nations and other things. Every one is urged to attend. OTTLEY STUDIO. Dancing classes held on Monday, Wcdnes' day and I4 riday evenings. Beginners 7 130. Advanced 8130. Private lessons any time. Please patronize me, as I need the money. When shopping visit the French Tea Room, Boiled New England Dinner. Limburger Cheese our specialty. Mildred Strebingcr and Helen Young, Props. A Trip to the Underworld Having performed the sacrifices due to Pluto and Prospina, the rulers of the Under- world, the Sibyl led me thru the dark cave and we approached the River Styx. After we had crossed in the Boat of Skins we made our way thru the shadowy places until we came to the “Mourning Fields,” where those who died of love were wandering about, moaning and wringing their hands, for their cares did not leave them even in death. In the dim light I thought I perceived the forms of three of my friends, and, approach- ing, I found that indeed here were Margaret Kotyuka, Helen Phillips and Edna Wurth. I addressed them: “Unfortunate maidens! Why do you roam these sad places?” But they averted their countenances and silently passed on. My companion and I next entered the fields where dwell those fallen in battle. All the warriors of Room 215 and Room 103 were there, and erasers were scattered over the ground. Next we approached the dreadful city of Tartarus. Here was Estelle Fischman, doom- ed to eternal punishment because she had taken other people's money. Here also was Emma Volk, who had presumed to conduct a class in imitation of one of the members of the faculty, and was struck by a thunderbolt and 44 THE OPTIMI ST hurled into Tartarus. Further on the inveter- ate gamblers, Silberman and Max brecdman. are crouching forever beneath a huge rock which is always threatening to fall upon them. 1 saw Helen Beitman, who was seated at a table, and before her were placed tempting candies of all kinds, but as she reached for one an avenging fury snatched it away. Leaving this melancholy place, we passed on to “the land of the blessed.” Here I saw the good students enjoying their well-earned rest, and nearby the ponies reposing in disuse. The dancers of the Senior Class, Jeannette Ferry, Frances Cauffman, Nathan Chimach- off and Frank Zwigard • were dancing thru the ages. There was Chester Mueller, who adorned life by his scientific discoveries. My companion inquired the way to the One whom we sought, and we were directed to pass over a nearby bridge. We found Father Austin in a verdant valley contemplating the long line of future Latin classes. Here and there were bright lights, which he explained were the stars. Many battles would be waged by them. After several minutes of conversation with him, we bade farewell and the Sibyl led me back to the Upperworld. The Class Will We, the Class of January, 1920. being sound in body and in full possession of our senses, as we are about to leave the classic halls of South Side High School, do hereby make our last will and testament. To the 4B Class, who have so long coveted our position, we bequeath the management of the school affairs, and as a token of this great honor we give them the front seats in the as- sembly. Whereas we sympathize with the 3A’s in their inability to organize during this term, we leave them the right to learn of and enjoy the woes, scraps and disagreements of class meetings.’ Our socials and good times we pass on to the Junior B’s, in the hope that they may con- tinue this activity we have begun. Upon the 2A Class do we bestow our ex- ceedingly great knowledge of solids, liquids and gases, to aid them in the awful bugbear, physics, with which they are about to strug- gle. We impart our “pull” with the teachers to the 2B’s, so that the well deserved sixes and sevens may be magically transformed into hoped-for eights and nines. Especially anxious are we that the Fresh- men receive their full share of our bequests. Because we fear they may otherwise be too good to be human, we give them our reputa- tion in conduct. All the tricks of cutting, the use of absence cards and late slips and the art of wasting study periods by talking and rais- ing a general uproar, do we cheerfully turn over to them. Realizing with regret that next term’s One B’s will be subject to much ridicule and em- barrassment on account of their small stature, we grant to them some of our height. We free the faculty from all their solicitous cares for our welfare, and leave in their place sweet memories of the achievements of the class and the glory of our nearing successes. To Dr. Austin and Miss Jacobs in particular, who for four long years have suffered and re- joiced with us, do we give something more sub- stantial. We wish the income from the in- terest in our marks to be equally divided be- tween the two, so that this enormous sum may enable them to retire from the nerve-racking business of teaching. Any property, either real or personal, re- maining after the disposition of the above- mentioned possessions, we bequeath to the General Organization, for the use of those who will come hereafter. CLASS OF JANUARY, 1920. 45 THE OPTIMI ST 1 EXCHANGES EDITORS Meta Rosenberj? Rose Hahn We acknowledge with pleasure the follow- ing exchanges: The Bulletin. Montclair High School, Montclair, N. J. The Ravelings, Decatur High School, De- catur, Ind. The Aster, Miss Craven’s School, Newark, N. J. 'Flic Student, Holmes High School, Coving- ton, Ken. The.Torch, West Philadelphia High School for Girls, Philadelphia, Pa. The Pivot. Central High School, Newark, N.J. The Carteret, Carteret Academy, Orange, N.J. The Delhi Journal, Bryan Street High School, Dallas, Texas. The Rutherford ian, Rutherford High School, Rutherford, N. J. The Balance Sheet, Business High School, Washington, D. C. The High School Recorder, Brooklyn Boys’ High School, Brooklyn, N. Y. Easel 1 Leaves, Lasell Seminary. The Acropolis, Barringer High School, Newark, N. J. The Tradesman, High School of Commerce, Boston, Mass. The Standard, Chattle High School, Long Branch, N. J. The Vincentian, St. Vincent’s Academy, Newark, N. J. The X-Ray, Sacramento High School, Sac- ramento, Cal. The Record, Sioux City High School, Sioux City, Iowa. The Piper, Morris High School, New York, N. Y. The Upsala Gazette, Upsala College, Kenil- worth, N. J. The Orient, East Side High School, New- ark, N. J. The News, East Orange High School, East Orange, N. J. NEWS! NEWS! OH, SOME NEWS! Our friends of Decatur, Indiana, have the lead on us. The Juniors have had a skating party already! According to the animated de- 47 1 THE OPTIMI S T WTO scription it was SOME affair. I lash-lights and torches and the usual flops were there to brighten the evening. The One B’s of Barringer were prevailed upon to attend a reception held in their honor. After listening to various interesting talks on the part of representatives of the live in- terests of the school, the One B’s went down to the gym to play games and eat lollypops. On the afternoon of October 6th Central was favored by a visit of distinguished Ja- panese educators. These were shown about the building and expressed amazement at the remarkable work done by the students. Though it’s somewhat late to talk about Hallowe’en parties, still the interesting ac- count in the Torch of such a party, compels me to bring this to your notice. Prizes were given to the gold dust twins and several others. How realistic the party was is shown in the cartoons in “The Torch” which certainly arc great! The West Philadelphia girls certainly ARE alive. Just think, they made a trip to Wash- ington. They visited the National Museum, Pan-American Building and the Library of Congress. It was an enjoyable trip, besides being very worth while. Again sympathy calls us to notice this arti- cle in the Morris High School, of New York City, and causes us to remark about it: “No, they’re not out yet. We mean Mr. Tracey’s band. You sec, there was a rumor current in the school that the orchestra was about to go on a strike. Our special correspondent re- ports that this is false. People strike because they don’t want to work. Who ever heard of anyone striking because they didn’t want to play? Maybe they want a higher scale? Maybe, who can tell?” Indeed, ’tis a sor- rowing, degenerating world when we strike because we don’t want to play. What are we coming to; what are we coming to? ’N Everything! Yes, the reason for the title is obvious. Our exchange shelf can just clear this matter up for you. Take your choice. We have hair- raising thrills for detective stories, calm ro- mances, short, snappy, humorous talcs, plenty of poems n’ everything. There are four dandy prize stories in the Torch. The one I enjoyed most perhaps was “My Broken Romance,” a Freshman prize story. Anyhow, you can always count on the Torch for a good magazine. The Bulletin this month also abounds in a wealth of good material. No one can deny this if he reads the detective story “Outside the Law,” or even the humorous sketch, “Ghosts I Should Like to Meet.” In the lat- ter I found this interesting sentence, and “them wuz my sintiments.” Maybe they’re yours, too. “I wished that Shakespeare might pre- vail upon the shade of Caesar to humbly beg my pardon for using such tremendous amount of indirect discourse in his Commentaries.” The poem entitled “Me Old Pal, Jim” is very pretty. Do read it. Here’s a sample: “But I don’t give a care, if I die right now; It’s all the same to me; W’en a feller ’as lost ’is chum an’ friend ’e don’t want ter think much, yer see.” “His Little Muvver” is a very appealing story in the “Lasell Leaves.” This magazine contains some very interesting photographs well-worth looking over. “The Master Violin,” a story in the “High School Recorder,” is very interesting, as are all the stories in the “Rutherfordian.” I s’pose the wooly west still has charms. Then read the Dalhi Journal thru from cover to cover and you’ll know better our Texan friends. The stories are all very good read- ing matter. But listen to this school yell, and you’ll know why I say wooly: Ker yee, Ker yi, Ker Flippity Bim. Come out of the woods, Sandpaper your chin. We’re wild, we’re wooly; We’re notched like a saw; Bryan High School, Rah—Rah—Rah! 48 THE OPTIMIST 1 Doesn’t that give you the impressions of an Indian war cry. It did me. It would make any team fight. Here as a fitting close I will quote from a story entitled A Love Affair A. D. 195° found in the Upsala Gazette: “Outside the door Georgie was waiting anxiously on the mat with a strained look on his pretty face. “Dora enveloped him in a lovely embrace and washed away his fears with passionate kisses. ‘“All mine!’ she muttered, ‘in another month you shall be Mr. Dora Drew.’ 1 his speaks for itself, but my what an imagination! The Impression We Make! “Good work, South Siders! We always en- joy reading your paper. The little write-up, “Gossip From Gossipville,” was certainly clever. Your personal department was one round of pleasure.”—The Orient. “A most attractive magazine from cover to cover.”—The Torch. “Your paper shows you have spirit and your cartoons are fine!”—Flic Ravelings. Thank you for your compliments. We ap- preciate them. COLLEGE NEWS Fellow students, here is a delightful sur- prise for you in the form of a real nice, newsy letter from one of South Side’s former stu- dents, who is now studying at Smith. She gives us a vivid glimpse of Freshman fun at her alma mater, and after you’ve read it, you’ll wish you, too, were going to spend a few years of your life at Smith. Dear South Siders: I have been told that you would enjoy read- ing about some of my Freshman experiences at Smith, so I am taking this opportunity to give you a glimpse of one of our many good times. At Smith College there is no feeling but a friendly one between the Sophs and Fresh- men, and instead of being teased, we arc given parties and ice-carnivals. Each house, however, has a little invitation party, and ours was no exception. One eve- ning early in the fall the house president an- nounced that there would be a very important house meeting right after supper. We Fresh- men, numbering about ten, gathered in the parlor with the other girls and patiently await- ed the opening of the meeting. Presently the fun began. The president first read a number of rules to us which the Freshmen were ex- pected to carry out. Some of them were: Freshmen must serve breakfast to upper class- men Sunday mornings. Freshmen must an- swer the ’phone. They must never call to a girl upstairs, hut must go up and tell her she is wanted. After the rules were read a Sophomore very solemnly called out our names one by one, and told us what stunt we had to do. Naturally we were weak from laughing at the various stunts, but we grew very serious when- ever one of the girls came around with her whisk-broom to brush the smile off our faces. Our shoes had to be taken off and put on the wrong feet, and after we had done so we were blindfolded and taken upstairs. One at a time we were unblinded, told to take a swallow of water, crawl on our knees between two rows of girls, and deposit the water in a pail at the other end of the hall. That may seem simple to you. hut when you arc half-murdered on your way there by the kicks and slaps of the girls on either side it is not so easy. When the Sophs locked us in a room, taking but one girl out at a time, we had wild ideas of climbing out of the window to the porch. But this was impossible, as the roof was almost perpen- dicular. At last we thought of a plan. We overpowered the next Soph who tried to come in, and locked them all out. They attempted every way to make us come out, and finally they resorted to a fire drill, and we had to go down. There were several other features during the course of the evening to contribute to the fun. We were told to pull out a hair, and the first thing we said after the strand of hair was Continued on Page 52. 49 THE GR 50 T H E OPTIMI S T Continued from Page 49. in our hand was what we’d say after we were married. Of course that caused a great deal of laughter. Downstairs we were told that we were go- ing up in an aeroplane. “Step up, hold on tight to the girl in front of you, and jump when we tell you to,” was the command given. Prob- ably you’ve had the sensation of feeling terribly high in the air and jumping hard upon the floor that was only a foot below you. Our journey was accompanied by great noises caused by the rattling of tin boxes. To conclude this pleasant initiation we were served ice cream with fudge sauce and maca- roons. Really at Smith the Sophomores arc a sister class, and we are the best of friends, except, of course, at the basketball and hockey games. HANNAH HOFFMAN. We were very fortunate in getting real glimpses of college life this month. Perhaps these bits of news may help you wavering Seniors to decide whether college will be worth while or not. The Freshmen at Rutgers re- cently celebrated a football victor)’ by doing the snake dance in every “movie” they came across. Of course they had to confess they didn’t act like gentlemen, but what can you expect of Freshmen? At Washington University the Freshmen were required to wear little grey skull caps decorated with red button on the top, until Thanksgiving day. I suppose the banishment of the little grey cap was one blessing they were thankful for that day. They assure us that they had another reason for which to be thankful. The day before Thanksgiving the Freshmen and Sophs had their tug-of-war in one of St. Louis’ grand parks. The rope was stretched across a narrow part of one of the lagoons and the Freshics pulled the Sophs thru the lagoon. The temperature that day was about 35 degrees, and it’s certainly a won- der that the Sophs didn’t get pneumonia. Washington’s football season was very suc- cessful, since they played eight games, and won six of them. On Thanksgiving Day they beat St. Louis University, their traditional football enemy, with a score of 7-0. The freshmen and sophomores at Barnard arc already making plans for their annual con- test, the Greek games given in the spring. This is Barnard’s unique collegiate feature. It brings out the talent in ever)’ type of girl, for it combines athletics, interpretative dancing, the composition of lyrics and of music for the chorus. LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU Too True! In English the teacher was explaining how the drama went out of the hands of the church . and into the hands of the guilds or unions of the present time. “For instance,” she said, the Shoemakers’ Union would play the ‘Judgment.’ ” “Yes,” said one bright pupil, “the judg- ment of the souls.” —The X-Ray. Of Course! Father (reprovingly)—Dou you know what happens to liars when they die? Johnny—Yes, sir; they lie still. —The Bulletin. This is an extract from a theme on Lincoln written last term: “Abraham Lincoln was born on a bright summer day, the twelfth of February, 1809. He was born in a log cabin he had helped his father to build.” Mother—Well, Tommy, how did you like your first day at South Side? 1 B—When I came into a room the teacher told me to sit down for the present, and I sat there all day and she never gave me a thing. iB—How do you catch a squirrel? 2B—Get up a tree and make a noise like a nut. 52 THE OPTIMIST 1 EDITORS Mildred Bo we Lillian Eddy Meyer Cohen Henry Saslow itavMI B. Anna Zimetbaum Jeannette Ferry William Krinsky Eugene Helnzinger Abramson. Rubaiyat of A book of Latin verse beneath my arm, Some Latin prose in which I see no charm, Beside some English, Math and other things, To cut sometimes would seem but little harm. When unprepared 1 did eagerly frequent Emma and Mintz and heard great argument About it and about; but learned at last That even Janet knew not what they meant. There was much talk to which 1 found no key; There were some jokes through which I could not see; But all went well until one fatal day I tried to say a word—good night for me. In that exam room and why not knowing Nor who—the answers willy-nilly flowing, And out of it, exhausted in the hall, 1 know not whither willy-nilly going. DanziS MinTz ZUsi F recDman CohEn LeviS Poor Senior A hair perhaps divides the false and true, Yes, and a single answer were the clue— Could I remember it—a passing mark, And peradventure cv’n an “eighty-two.” You’re questioned now about the English prose, The teacher doth record what each one knows, You cannot bluff her, even though you try, She knows about it all—SHE knows—SHE knows! Her moving finger writes, and having writ Moves on; nor all your strategy nor wit Shall lure it hack to cancel that one “six,” Nor all your tears add even “plus to it. Ah me! could only students here conspire To change these sorry term exams entire, Would not we soon abolish them, and then Have a school nearer to the heart’s desire? Elsie—Mamma, I don’t feel well. Mother—That’s too bad, dear. Where do you feel worst? Elsie—In school, mamma. Miss Denton (to Hope Gardner) — Why, Hope, what is the matter? That was an awful face you made just then. Hope—Oh, well, that’s natural. 53 SjT| THE O P TIMIST 1 How Can We Leave Them? The faculty sat with mournful face And when we asked them why, The way they answered was so sad It fairly made us cry. “O soon, too soon, you students rare Away from us shall go, The class of January ’20 Shall cause us no more woe.” And then they fell to sobbing And a tearing of their hair, Until our hearts did ache us so, ’Twas more than we could bear. We tried our best to comfort them. It was in vain, .alas! They said they’d miss the glorious pranks Of our beloved class. And Chester Mueller—sobs and sighs ( For that’s our prexy’s name), By using his knowledge of chemistry Did he attain his fame. A sweet demure voice spoke up then, “Again I ne'er shall see, The sleeping beauty that 1 saw In my class in history.” Again oppressive silence reigned. And then a voice sedate Called forth, “O. when in years to come Shall we sec Miss Fischman late? “And Florence Danzis,” sighs profuse, “No more around her seat Shall we see suitors gather for A look or word so sweet.” “We’ll ne’er hear Esther giggle now, Nor hear Miss Cherry’s chatter; We’ll ne’er sec Schmidt and Cohen cut, Nor hear E. Mintz’s clatter.” A mournful strain was heard again, “I’m sure you’ll all agree. That never more we’ll sec E. Wurth Charm Norman F. Ottley. When our generals, Glick and Silbcrman, Make their exit from the scene, No more will the erasers fly At noon in 215. In Room 103 Kindly settle up for window before the end of the term. P• S.—Now wouldn’t that give you a “pane?” Quite matchless are her dark brown i i i. She talks with utmost e e e; But when I tell her she is y y y, She says I am a 111. At this a fearful wail arose, Our pleading was in vain, I heir tender hearts were breaking now. Would yours not do the same? We bowed our heads in sorrow great At loss for what to say, We offered to stay another term If they would feel that way. They sa� d that ’twas quite kind of us, But we must go right on, They’d try to become accustomed t«v? The fact that we were gone. Max Freedman sees Polowitz hitting him- self on the head with a hammer. Freedman: What are you doing that for? Polowitz: Because it feels so good when I stop. Freedman: Oil the guillotin. Adlerstein: It took me two years to learn that physics, and now I’ve lost my notebook. 54 VE NOBLE SENIORS —Frank Jawhsw H I • m 0 TJ H 1 ( ) H IfrjH THE O P T I M I S T 1 rmma Ej ver v°,k ▼ irtuous Oamuel 3 eniors n osen lx ushing A If red � bout usi £- ealously Qam 3 oiling fiohen Vs hocolate Oobert IX ubert jVYolan llolan Isabelle 1 ndustriously ✓Cherry X. minting ivrx 1 1 oney Preedman r iercely pmil Es xclaims IVTmz 1 1make IX lilton 1 1 oney T isten! JL. isten! lAJaomi ab Qchiffenhaus 3 omeone. AT fXliner yJ bey I eona la ike to Ochroeder 3 ell proderick ine T Toyden 11 ershey bars. Sidney � 3 ale a Oimandl •3 uccess. NT„xst Ignatoff 1 nspiring Marcel 1 1 eeting xiick VJ oing on. | Tolen li ubbub peiltnann O egins. xjaonii 1 oise and preedman un. xussie vl iggles and I omachinsky E aughter. penjamin E ashful polowitz 1 resident, I Telen II oarsely pnglander E ndeavors to nemard E ring about powan xs aim. ■Xavid A-r .'liberating fihesack Vs lass. A rthur Xnother Qilberman 3 octal Ioe ust xelrod nnounced. jyfargaret 1 1 ore If otyuka IX. icking. A | lurlce 111 uch IJenig 11 iiarity. IJrank E ine lanelli 1 deas. Tohn ust W ulte 1 alk. A nna djourned V ittlefield E ate. plorence E ine IXanzis U ance. f• ustave vl ym Qchmldt 3plendid. f egina lx ed p.-rkowitz E tlloons. lanet J oyous Ma :,ver 111 usic. leannette Just perry a ancy the prances a amous fiauffman Eouples T eo lightly T Tuberman flopping! VJathan 1 o one A lderstein ■«x bashed. XJ.ithan 1 imble fihimacoff x ouples. piorence E lirting McCarte 1 1 aidens. Ijuth lx efreshing I evias Euscious |_|«“len n ,-lpings of Phillips A unch. Ila.-ry 11 appy If olodin IX ids prank eedlng Tfwigard E ealously. P velyn E very body AAcWhood 1VI oi ry. Chester E ommencement Ik Iuoller 1 1 obs! Ugust pfaus I ersons pstelle E xchanging pischman r arewells. Reginald lx eproving Phillips 1 arents T I'-rbert il astily Vjkjiismuller Vf am Ilelen n appy Vfoung I ouths pertha f oodman VI ood. rxavid L' on’t p.ldman E alter. pdna E ndless Wurth arnings. VTorman 1 1 o one ott,ey V beying them. Ida I ndividuals Ilalprin 1 urried. 56 SflT| THE OPTIMIST CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY The Newark The Newark Preparatory School Commercial School THE SCHOOLS FOR CONCENTRATION COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE IN TWO YEARS OR LESS DAY OR EVENING SESSIONS COMPLETE COMMERCIAL COURSES IN 6 TO 8 MONTHS DAY OR EVENING SESSIONS Earn $20 to $30 per Week as an Expert Stenographer and Book-keeper We will give you the necessary training and place you in a well paid, pleasant position IN 6 TO 8 MONTHS. Business Training Opens the Door to Success! Do Not Delay! Enroll Today! For the Complete, Guaranteed, Unlimited Time Courses. $50—FIFTY DOLLARS (in payments) FIFTY DOLLARS—$50 Clje Commercial School THE SCHOOL FOR CONCENTRATION JUNCTION OF SPRINGFIELD AND SOUTH ORANGE AVENUES, NEWARK, N. J. (The Newark Preparatory School prepares for the Regents’, College Entrance, College Entrance Board and Civil Service Examinations. Send for a catalogue.) A rthur ■r 11 Qilberman Omdenta 0 sle O f«gin to Qchwartz Shiver. y aron ¥ owenstein 1-ast | i|.irgaret 1 vl usic Olake D « gins. leather Mid veryone IJarber Jr Tightened. Yulia ust Kforton ervoua. Could you imagine: Janet Maclver starting a commotion? Bessie Schwartz keeping quiet? Fritz Hcydcn taking home books? Jeanette Ferry not knowing her economics? Estelle Fischman coming in on time? Emil Mintz if I gnat off fell on him? Isabelle Cherry understanding a chemistry experiment ? Miss Sweet forgetting to assign homework? When the H. C. L. Is Going to End Absolute knowledge I have none, But my aunt’s sister’s washwoman’s son Hca:d a policeman on his beat Say to a laborer on the street, That he had a letter just last week Written in the finest Greek Fro n a Chinese coolie in Timbuctoo, Who sa:d that the native of Cuba knew Of a cowboy in a Texas town, Who £.ot it straight from r circus clown, That a man in Klondike heard the news From a band of South American Jews About somebody in Borneo, Who knew a man who claimed to know Of a swell society “female fake” Whose mother-in-law would undertake To piove that her seventh husband’s niece Had stated in a printed piece. 1 hat she had a son Who had a friend Who knew when the H. C. L. was going to end. 57 � § 1 THE OPTIMIST A Senior’s Thoughts on Graduation Night At last our long sought goal attained. VVc stand here at the threshold of Life’s door, with all the bonds unchained. That tied us with ennobling love. To South Side—Alma Mater. Our eyes are eager, hearts arc glad, With asperations high we’re starting. And yet withal we must feel sad. We realize this night we’re parting From South Side—Alma Mater. Four years have given us ideals, Four years in learning, pleasure bent. Four years, whose passing now reveals. That sweetest time of life we’ve spent. In South Side—Alma Mater. South Side. South Side, for all you’ve given me, thank thee, Highest emblem of all that’s best we rank thee. —Helen Knglander. Saul Sied Albert Oliner Max Ignatoff Sam RosEn Art SilBerman Leo HUberman Naomi Freedman MaCk Freedman Harry Kolodin “Her teeth are like stars,” gushed the love- smitten youth. In an outburst of joyous delight; When they were married, he found ’twas the truth, Like the stars, they came out every night. Miss Jacobs: The only time the 4A class was ever quiet was when they were having their pictures taken. The other day The Personals’ Editor said To me, “Write up ten lines of stuff, There’s too much space for me to fill.’’ And so I sat And thought, hut as 1 thought No bright idea could I arouse, And so I wrote, down how I felt, And as I wrote this assigned to me The space was filled. Helen Beitman (in Economics): Can a man marry his widow’s sister? Question in Economics Test: What is a widow’s pension ? Esther Farber: A widow’s pension is money given to a woman whose husband is dead. Art Silberman (seizing “Egg” Lange) : “Quick, ‘Egg,’ drop your head in a bucket of water.” Lange, (excited): “Why. what’s the mat- ter?” Art: “I smell wood burning. Oliner: Why have verbs roots, Art? Silberman: To make the language grow. Queer Queries If Feldman is disobedient, is Bertha a Good- man? If Sam Rosen is slow with the girls, does John go Tuite? If Ottlcy charges two dollars for dancing lessons, how much is Edna Wurth? If Isabelle’s a Cherry, is Emil Mintz pie? If Frances Cauffman catches cold, will Chimacoff ? If Weismuller is a Dutchman, would you call Helen Englander? If Adlerstein is getting old, is Helen Young? If Swigard is small, Fred must be Hcy-dcn? If Helen Beitman likes ice cream, is Sam A. Cohen ? If Emma Volk has brains, has Regina Berkowitz ? If Lincoln freed the slaves, would you say Max or Naom Freedman? 58 Wl Th e OPTIMIST — p EXTRA! Weismuller almoNt bitten by dog belonging to Zwigard Sam Rosen dreams ho breaks his leg Emma Volk carelessly cuts finger In English M. Blake B. Schwartz see two boys create big scene Sid Simandi has cat that spends night roaming in park M iss Littlefield eats some charms given nor by Nat Chimacoff Edna Wurth angrily slaps book on desk of Norman Ottley I co Hubcrman reads of thief sent to Sing Ping prison Max Ignatoff has brother vho enjoys his Kiddiq Kar Frank I anelli catches book that falls from Ills desk Albert Oliver finds some asparagos shoots while walking by himself Janet Mclver always gets 4 nines on card Milton Lange has cousin who wears a pink shirt Jeannette Ferry hears of boy expelled for flagrant disobedience Advice to Wunbees To those newly come to South Side, We now, near the exit door, Would bequeath kind words of caution Which you may have heard before. And your greenness we deplore, You are gay and carefree Wunbees, Be a bee. but don’t be waspish Lest you make your elders sore. More a listener, less a talker Is your cue if you would shine. Don’t resent the friendly critic, 'Fake our tip and fall in line. Great things start from lowly sources, From the acorns spring the oaks; You may some day be REAL people, And immune from rhyming jokes. HclcN Phillips NaOmi Schiffenhaus Anna LLtlcficld ESther Farber Helen Young Evelyn McWhOod Estelle FischmaN MargarEt Kotyuka ISibelle Cherry FIFTH hour ever)' single day, PERIOD when noise holds sway, IN despair Miss Jacobs sighs, “103 is far from paradise! THE girls do nought but giggle, PLAGUE of my life this wiggle OF heads and tongues that never cease. MISS So and So( ?) you win with ease. 59 THE OPTIMIST Wl 60 THE OPTIMIST This space is dedicated to the Graduating class of South Side High School by KELLER SCHWIEG Clinton Hill’s Foremost Pharmacists HmT| THE OPTIMIST 1 A Few Words on Behalf of Our Children’s Teachers For repairing a leak in the water pipe the plumber wants $9.00 a day. For repairing a leak in the education of our children the teacher gets $3.60 a day. Is not the work of our teachers just as important as the work of our plumbers? Is the education of our dear little children worth less than the repairing of a defective pipe? Let us not make intellectual paupers out of our children’s teachers, otherwise we will make paupers out of our dear children. The world on the whole has neglected the education of children and has made them the victims of industrial conditions created by big business. NORBERT BERTL 44-46 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, HALF BLOCK ABOVE COURTHOUSE Senior Songs “Carolina Sunshine”—Frances Cauffman. “The Vamp”—Estelle. “You’re So Pretty”—Herbert Weismuller. Give Me 'That Harem —N. Chimacoff. Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider”—I. Halpin. “My Gal, She has Some Wonderful Ways” —Robert Nolan. “Sweetheart”—Florence Danzis. “Don’t Put a Tax on the Beautiful Girls” Sid Simandi. “Oh! What a Pal Was Mary”—N. Ottlcy. “Alcoholic Blues”—David Feldman. “It’s Never Too Late to be Sorry”—A. Zusi. “Tell Me”—Margaret Kotyuka. Wait and See”—Emma Volk. “Back Home in Tennessee”—L. Smith. “Sweet Adeline”—Joseph Axelrod “Ycu’d Be Surprised”—Jeannette Ferry. “Somebody’s Sweetheart”—Julia Norton. “Tulip Time”—Helen Phillips. “When the Preacher Makes You Mine”— The “Egg.” “O Johnny! O Johnny Oi”—John Tuite. Those Inconsiderate Teachers (With apologies to Marcus Tullius Cicero.) How long, O inconsiderate teachers, will you continue to abuse our patience? How long will your laziness keep us in suspence? How long will those test-papers, written a month ago, remain unmarked? Does not the promptness of the other teachers, nor the opin- ion of the wise scholars, nor the looks and frowns of the doubtful ones move you? What were you doing last night? What the night before? Oh! what a waste of time! What a state of affairs! 'Flic Board knows of this, the principal sees it. and yet this lateness con- tinues. Continues, do I say? Nay, by Jove, it becomes worse and worse. And we, good pupils (?), think that we are doing our duty bv the school, if we shut up, and get back our papers almost on time. Long ago you ought to have been led before the Board of Education. And that outrage which you, for a long time, have been in- flicting on us, should have fallen on your own head. 62 Ifref I THE Q P T I M I S T COMPLIMENTS OF FREEDMAN KOLODIN COWAN NOLAN MUELLER ZUSI TUITE OLINER MINTZ SILBERMAN IGNATOFF HUBERMAN FRIEDMAN LANGE 63 wrzzzTHE OPTIMI ST 1 Telephone Market 7200 Frank H. Chamberlin INSURANCE With Chamberlin Elliott 355 RIDGEWOOD AVE., NEWARK. N. J. H. FIERSTEIN FURRIERS, CLEANERS AND DYERS 5391 2 CLINTON AVE., NEWARK. N. J. NEWARK CONFECTIONERY COMPANY David Adlerstein BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS 261 BELMONT AVENUE Newark, N. J. What These People Want for Graduation Room 103—A new window-pane and a few erasers. Miss Jacobs—The Croix de Guerre for brav- ery. Nat Chimachoff—Dancing pumps. Adlerstein—A diploma (’nuff said). Julia Norton—A fresh box of rouge. Helen Young—A snap shot of the first seat that she occupies so much. Bessie Schwartz and Zwigard—Step ladders. Simandi—A book on “How to Become a Vil- lain.” Bob Feldman—The whole stage to himself. Jeannette Ferry—An engagement pad. Frances Cauffman—Ask Nolan, he knows. Margaret Blake—Beethoven’s sonatas. Fuchs—Four sevens. Regina Bcrkowitz—Round trip ticket to the Metropolitan. Helene Englander—A soap box. Milton Lange—Bunch of shamrocks. This personal is on Simandi. He’s never been “personalized” before. WANTED—Something funny to do, so the girls will call me clever. —ZUSI. WANTED—Something to talk about. —EVELN McWHOOD. NOTICE—Competent dancing master prom- ises to show fellows how to avoid the young lady’s petites pedes. —LANGE. Want Ad. Section WANTED—Something to do in my leisure time; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays—from 9:00 to 3:00. —Axelrod. FOR SALE—A game of hearts. 64 —Nolan. W[ THE OPTIMIST ■ p Edward McWhood Jr. EDNA ROTHARD PASSAPAE BOCKBINDING Studio, Modern and Classic Dancing Cloth and leather editions School and College Year Books Bound. 30 Central Ave., cor. Halsey St. Newark. N. J. Private lessons and classes. Studio Phone Mkt. 7574. 82 FULTON STREET. NEW YORK CITY Residence Phone B.B. 1718 W. Hawes. J. McConchie IRVING TIRE SHOP COMPLIMENTS TIRES AND TUBES REPAIRED OF Work called for and returned. Work Guaranteed. GUDE AND COLE 85 IRVING STREET. NEWARK. N. J. D. PARISI FIRST CLASS SHOE REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. 4 FABYAN PLACE. NEWARK. N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN L. Z AUDER DELICATESSEN, HOME COOKING AND FINE BAKERY 49 WATSON AVENUE. NEWARK. N. J. JOHN MECH Tel. 1544 Wav. CLEANING, DYEING, ALTERING, JOHN SIEGLE REPAIRING, PRESSING Goods called for and delivered. Men’s Suits made to order. FIRST CLASS FOOD MARKET Butcher, Grocer and Vegetables 64 FABYAN PLACE. NEWARK. N. J. 110 FABYAN PLACE. NEWARK. N. J. 65 I THE OPTIMI ST 1 GEORGE J. BESSINGER GEORGE F. DIETZ Telephone 7394 Market BESSINGER DIETZ CLASS and FRATERNITY RINGS and PINS Prize Medals and Trophies. Presentation Jewels, Badges, Emblems and Novelties. Jewelry of all Descriptions. 50 COLUMBIA STREET, NEWARK, N.J. , MAKERS OF JANUARY, 1920, CLASS RINGS Mother Goose at South Side There was a little man And he had a Latin class; He asked them many questions To sec if they could pass. He gave them a test Without any warning, And flunked them all soundly The following morning. Sing a song of chocolate, Boxes full of candy. Four and fifty seniors Have it when it’s handy. Seniors in the hallways, Selling every cake, Nolan in the closet, Counting what they make. You cannot avoid them However much you try; Along comes a senior, He grabs you and you buy. BUREAU OF MISINFORMATION Dear Editor: Kindly tell me how I can get on the honor roll every month during my senior year with- out working? BERTHA GOODMAN. Dear Bert: Do as Esther Farbcr did. Get a rep. T hen live on it. __________ Dear Editor: How do Scid and Chet Mueller get io in Solid on their card? EVELYN McWHOOD. Dear Evelyn: It seems like an impossibility. Why do you ask, Evelyn ? _________ Dear Editor: Kindly tell me where Dutch got that crepe de chine handkerchief? ZWIGGIE. Dear “Tubby:” Ask Marion; I suppose she knows. 66 THE OPTIMIST If It’s Electrical, We Have It, Can Get It, Or Make It JOBBERS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Eastern Electrical Supply Co. 798 Broad Street Largest Distributors of Mazda Lamps PHONE MULBERRY 2901 NEWARK. N. J. THE O P T I M I S T W[ Artistic Picture Framing. Diplomas and Class Photos a specialty. Photographic Finishing for Amateurs. We have our own Laboratory. The Quickest and Best Quality Finishing Pos- sible. ___________ Favors and Decorations for all occasions. High Class Stationery and School Supplies. Place Cards, Birthday Cards, Tally Cards, Post Cards and any other kind of Cards you want. __________ You are very welcome to come in our little shop and see what we have. 68 Rensselaer Polytechnic an Scfencf Institute Course In Civil Enarlnetrln (CL K. . Mechanical Knrlneerlngr (M. K . Electrical Knrlneennr (K.E.), Chemical Kmrlncertn (CM. E.). and General Retrace (B. 8.). Alao Special Courne . Un'arpaaecd new Chemical. Physical. Electrical. Mechanical and Materials Teetlnw Laboratories. Kor ratal cne and lllo traU-d | «am phi eta showlnr work of rrad ii a tea and students and views of bulldlnirs and campos, apply to JOHN W. NUGENT. RrflUtrar. Dear Ed.: Why does Miss Nichols say that wherever there is noise I am the center of it? ISABELLE CHERRY. Dear Bell: I’d rather let the school be judge of that. It is too much for me to decide. Dear Ed.: Why does Estelle Fischman treat all her friends to the movies at the beginning of each month? M. LIONEL IGNATZ. Dear Iggie: Dues! you know—dues! Dear Editor: How can I get a seven or eight in English ? NAOM FREEDMAN. Dear Naom: I would suggest swallowing Pancoast. Dear Ed.: How can I get checks like Julia Norton’s? QUSSIEL. Dear Gussie: I would suggest sitting near a fellow like Simandi. What’s in a Name? Is Helen Young? What is Edna Wurth? Has Chim a cough? Is Jeannette a Fairy? hio Does Helen Phillup? How often does Saul Seid? THE COLEMAN SECRETARIAL COURSE —for those who want a high grade Business Education. Mid-Year Opening Feb. 2nd to 16th —Call, write or ’phone Market 7907-7908 for catalog. COLEMAN NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE ACADEMY HALSEY STS. NEWARK, N. J. J. KUGLER Jr., Principal. “The School you have always known.” 6� feefl THE OPTIMIST R. SINGER Manufacturer of FRENCH BONNET AND HAT FRAMES 39 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE. Newark, N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF THEODORE CHIMACHOFF RESTAURANT PROP. Telephone Market 10316 Sidelights of 103 and 21 3 Adlerstein always loafing; Feldman yelling; “Dutch” Weismuller and Zwigard—“The Lion and the Mouse;” Chimacoff, always looking spiffy; the two “Nats;” Julia Norton’s cheeks; Saul Seid, Solid Shark; a good combi- nation, Frank I-an-Nelli; Schmidt trying to keep from smiling; “Jit” Simandi around Julia’s scat; Chesack pulling a faint upon re- ceiving his first 6 in four years; Jeannette Ferry—Fair queen of 103. Emil Mintz, klcvcr kid; Max Freedman, always giggling; Florence Danzis’s eyes; Naomi Freedman, always talking; Ottlcy and Phillips, “Hot Hand” stars; Art Silbcrman’s hair; Cohen and Henig “champion cutters;” Milton Lange’s ties; Miss Volk. Vergil shark; Gussie Lomachinsky and Bertha Good- man, kandy kids; Alfred Zusi, throwing erasers; Ida Halprin mushing Estelle Fisch- man. ___________ Following the line of the least resistance is what makes rivers and men crooked. YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND SNAPPY CLOTHES FOR YOUNG MEN AT SCHNUR BROS. SPRINGFIELD AVENUE. NEAR HIGH THE WELL DRESSED GENT GOES TO SAM SPILLER FOR ALL HIS FURNISHINGS 175 SPRUCE STREET Miss Swett: What shall we serve you with, Harry; candied apple, plum, jellies or syrups? Voice in rear: Hot dawg! Mr. Dull: Miss Cherry, you talk too much. Miss Cherry: “That’s allright, but you like to talk to me, just the same— Mr. Dull: I do, but I don’t get a chance. Heard in English Helen Phillips: Goldsmith took to in- sanity. Frank ZWigard: George Eliot was the son of a carpenter. Max Lionel Ignatoflf: At the age of 6 Cowpcr’s mother died, thereby leaving him an orphan. Huberman: She loved him because he didn’t love her. Knew Something, Anyway Sidney Fuchs: Can you dance, Schmidt? Schmidt: I know the holds, but not the steps. 70 'sS%' THE OPTIMIST Phone 4620 Waverly. M. LIEBERMAN HIGH GRADE DELICATESSEN Imported and Domestic 553 CLINTON AVE.. NEWARK. N. J. Hawthorne Shoe Repair Co. SHOES NEATLY AND REASONABLY REPAIRED. 216 HAWTHORNE AVENUE Between Bergen and Chadwick Newark, N. J. A. HOLLANDER CO. CLINTON HILL’S MOST POPULAR SHOE STORE 466 CLINTON AVENUE Cor. Hunterdon St. Telephone Waverly 875. Valet Service De Luxe Service Co. CLEANERS, DYERS AND PRESSERS Goods called for and delivered. 514 CLINTON AVE.. NEWARK, N. J. A FRIEND HARRY SPORN FANCY GROCERIES AND DELICA- TESSEN, CIGARS AND CANDY 304 PESHINE AVE. NEWARK. N. J. Phone 1 345 Market Mrs. Miller’s Bakery FRESH BREAD AND ROLLS THREE TIMES A DAY 192 HAWTHORNE AVENUE Newark, N. J. Phone Bigelow 2113 A. BARNHARD FINE DELICATESSEN AND TABLE LUXURIES 449 CLINTON AVE., NEWARK. N. J. 71 fogTl THE OPTIMIST Under the personal suoei vision o! Miss Rose L. Fritz, Winner ol 4O Championship Typewriting Prizes. A practical school, taught by a practical teacher, tor practical work. Send for free copy of ‘Flying Fi ngera, Afiss Fritz’s book which tells the atorjl of aapeeo-champton. at the Rose L. Fritz School for SECRETARIAL TRAINING Cambridge Building, 334 Fifth Ave. at 33rd St., New York Telephone Madison Square 2210 SPECIAL DAY AND EVENING COURSES Shorthand Business Metnods Secretarial Dictaphone Expert Touch-Typewriting Typewriter Bookkeeping Swigard NOrton FischMan FrcEdraan D.rnzis GoodmAn BeitmaN DutCh ChErry WuRth PhillipS idea new a got I’ve verse little a write To dear my, too one good A worse much be couldn’t It poem little my read to try Now same that do can you If know you nut biggest the of think Just name my have you’ll And A very short-tempered, irritable teacher was rehearsing a play when one of the characters came to a halt at the word “barque.” “B-b-ba—” he stuttered. The teacher sharply said, “Barque, boy; barque!” He stared at the teacher with a look of per- plexity on his face, and the teacher’s temper rose. “Barque, boy; barque!” he roared. The boy, with a pitiful expression on his face, replied: “Bow-wow, bow-wow!” An Old One Huberman: Gotta joke, gotta joke? Cherry: Sure, me. B. Schwartz: Aw, that’s an old one. 4B—“I surely have some cold.” 4A—“You need a doctor.” 4B—“No, dear; I need a plumber.” 72 THE OPTIMIST W[ rsar COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND For TEA, COFFEE. BUTTER, EGGS goto A C 491 CLINTON AVENUE Near Bergen Street COMPLIMENTS OF James M. Vaughan CLINTON HILL’S LEADING FUNERAL DIRECTOk “The House of Personal Service” 668 BERGEN STREET Phone Bigelow 1670 SPANJER BROS. Raised Wood Letters Make the More Attractive Signs. 73 IgSTl THE OPTIMIST 1 Unusually Good Engraving Work and Unusually Good SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE (ESSEX ENGRAVINGWI 217 HALSEY STREET MARKET 7403 Star-Eagle Building. Heard in “Chem.” Mr. Dull: Heating ordinary steel will cause it to lose its temper. Belle Cherry: Ferric oxid is used for paint and rouge. Glick: What’s the difference? Kolodin: What kind of odor has that got? Polowitz: Terrible, brown odor. Quite Wet, Eh? Art Silbcrman (reciting): He “dipped” into politics and at first got along “swimming- ly,” but finally “sank into poverty.” Chemistry Cracks. Rubin—Hydrogen burns with a red-hot, pale blue flame. Miss Bclfatto—When we thrust the glow- ing charcoal into the oxygen a sizzling sound was formed. Mr. Dull—The percentage of water in milk may be said to vary with the proximity of the well to the cowshed. Outdoor Sports for Health __ j?$l y? Spalding j_ Equipment For All Who Everything For Every Athletic Sport A. G. SPALDING BROS. 589 Broad Street Newark, N. J. LOUIS A. FAST COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW UNION BUILDING. CLINTON STREET 74 ccTjy THE OPTIMIST I Tel. Bigelow 1882 Bigelow 2176 Newark Shoe COMPLIMENTS OF Repairing Co. Holman’s Pharmacy Carl Chiariello, Proprietor Clinton and Peshine Avenues, 483 CLINTON AVENUE Cor. Bergen Street Newark, N. J. “Store of Quality and Satisfaction” IDEAL Cash Meat Market MEATS AND POULTRY OF THE BEST QUALITY 191 CHADWICK AVENUE Orders Delivered Phone Wav. 2415 BLECHER UP-TO-DATE LADIES’ TAILORS AND DRESSMAKERS Ladies’ and Gents’ Garments Cleaned, Dyed. Remodelled and Pressed. Orders called for and delivered. 190 CHADWICK AVE.. cor Bigelow St.. Newark. N. J. M. C. S. B. V. B. M. O, Z. BANKERS AND BROKERS COMPLIMENTS OF S. POLL SON STATIONERY AND CIGARS 452 CLINTON AVENUE Newark, N. J. BLANKETS AND COMFORTABLES Before Graduation. Come and See AT T. SCANNELLA FRED KESSEL’S 167 ROSE STREET TONSORIAL PARLOR 513 CLINTON AVENUE Also Specialist for Cups, Body Massages Next to Clinton Trust Co. and a guaranteed cure for Corns. 75 THE OPTIMIST FOLLOW THE BUNCH AT NOON TO SAM FELD’S DELICATESSEN STORE 167 ELIZABETH AVE. THE SPORT SHOP SPORTING GOODS Wm. E. Van Buskirk. “Everything for Every Sport'1 Basketball, Track and Gym Clothes Tubular Hockey Racing Skates 14 Branford Place Tel. Mkt. 4038 LEADING—LARGEST—BEST DRAKE COLLEGE Inc., of New Jersey NEWARK ORANGE ELIZABETH 151-153-155 Market St., Newark, N. J. Also Drake Schools in Jersey City, Bay- onne. Paterson, Passaic, Union Hill, New York City. DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL Phone Waverly 2300 Kaplan Reingold Confectionery, Stationery, Dry Goods, Housefurnishings General Merchandise Successors to J. Sonoff 5-7 AVON AVENUE. NEWARK. N. J. Conspicuities: Sidney Fuchs’s bluffing. “Eggc” Lange’s ties. Ditto sox. E. Farber’s giggle. Helene Englander’s hair. Feldman’s voice. F. Dan .is’s blush. J. Ferry’s superiority. R. Phillips’s “wicked paw.” Oh, tell me, does the setting sun e’er feel a sinking pain? Why is a weathercock so vane? Do stars require a gun to shoot? What makes a bucket pail? What tailor makes the chimney’s soot. Who writes the comet’s tail? And why arc dogs so lovable however much they whine? Pray tell me what makes the fir tree pine? Why is a vessel’s hind part stern? Who sings an old hen’s lay? Please tell me, for I’d like to know, who wears the close of day? —ADAM. SEASON’S NEWEST, SMARTEST DANCES The Dardanella. the Belleficld, the Double Hesitation, the Single Rocker and High School One step. New Begin- ners' class Monday and Wednesday evenings, 8:30, and Saturday 7 P. M. Advance classes in the new dances Tues- day and Thursday even- ings. S:30. High School classes Friday evenings at 8 and Saturday at P. M. Assembly Dances Every Saturday Evening Monthly Dances at the Washington Th' M. C. RICHARDS STUDIOS Correct and Modern Dancing 653 Broad St.. Eisele Bldg. Tel. Mkt. 9950 76 WI- THE OPTIMIST lifers cn hfif ficT 77 S§ | THE OPTIMIST Phone Waverly 1940. COMPLIMENTS OF INTERSTATE MILK CO. 273-283 ELIZABETH AVENUE. NEWARK. N. J. Continued from Page 14. Shut-In was alone. 'The midnight revelers had fled leaving only the empty acorn cups to tell the talc, and a round track worn by thou- sands of tiny feet. Shut-In was gazing sadly about him, unhappy at losing so soon his lovely companions, when he heard a piteous little moan, and then a sob. He searched and searched, but found no one until lifting up a large muilin leaf he found the loveliest crea- ture in the world! It was little lady fairy, one of the dancers. There she lay upon a wisp of milkweed down, shivering and crying in the cool air of the dawn, her golden curls streaming over her white neck and down upon the breast of her gown of purple, pansy velvet, which fitted her slender figure like the skin of a peach, and as Shut-In bent over her she lifted he; blue tcar-fillcd eyes to his. “Has someone come at last ? I cannot fly, for I have lost the pollen from my wings in the flurry of the dance and as the sun’s rays came stealing in 1 tried to flee with the rest. I fell, happily upon this down, and then a naughty breeze blew that heavy leaf upon me and I was cold and frightened, and I could not stir.” “Do not fear, lady dear,” murmured Shut- In, soothingly, as he wrapped her warmly in her silver cobweb shawl, “I will go fetch the pollen for your wings. It is a long journey, but you will come to no harm.” Trembling happily under the delightfulness of his task, he darted away to the outposts of Flower Land to catch the Evening Breeze. He waited and waited resting in the ivory chalice of a lily till the messenger came. As the first beam of the moon silvered the fragrant white walls of his resting place, Shut-In teetered on the edge of a petal, and as the Evening Breeze rushed by Shut-In jumped upon his back, and was borne to the home of the moon to gather the magic pollen dust that is in the keeping of the man up there who watches over and cares for the tiny folk of fairy-land. And when the Breeze refused to carry him further. Shut- In flew on and on by himself upon his errand of mercy, and as he soared higher and higher 78 wr THE OPTIMIST GET YOUR ESTIMATE ON ELECTRIC WIRING AND REPAIRS FROM J. J. AUTH BADGER AVENUE AND CLINTON AVENUE Phone Waverly 9399 WIRING FINISHED HOUSES A SPECIALTY GET YOUR HARDWARE AND FURNISHINGS AT NUNGESSER’S 501 CLINTON AVENUE TEL. WAVERLY 575-576 STORE OF QUALITY Office Phone Market 2883-M. MAX LOMACHINSKY STORAGE WAREHOUSE Trucks and Padded Vans for City or Country. Pianos Moved. Also Dealer in Coal. Feed. Hay, Straw and Oats. 54-56 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEWARK, N. J. MASQUERADE AND CIVIC BALL GIVEN BY THE FIRST LADIES’ ROBERT TREAT LODGE On Wednesday Evening, February 4th, 1920 AT KRUEGER'S AUDITORIUM, BELMONT AVENUE, NEWARK Prizes will be awarded. 70 THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS OF The Progressive Paper Box Co. SEVENTEENTH AVENUE AND BOYD STREET M. SCHIFFENHAUS, Prop. NEWARK. NEW JERSEY the music of the stars enveloped him with all their glory and gladness and the rays of the moon beamed kindly upon him and the dark earth so far away smiled kindly up at him, and Shut-In became free, free, free—his whole body and soul became condensed into one flam- ing, soaring blaze of light, as he went on and on to the home of the moon. Far, far away from Green Country the moon shone into a bare starved, little room, and the silver) light rested like a benediction upon the curls of a little Shut-In, whose soul had found freedom at last. Nat Iggle Chet Chink K Dirty Neck HArp SaMmy Egg ESty One of the home room teachers upon re- ceiving a model schedule card, sent it back with this reply: “John Smith is not in my room.” Giddap! We would like to suggest the formation of a cavalry troop among the Latin students. Ask your Latin teacher for particulars. And Nothing Else. One Bee: “Gee, I think I’ve a cold or something in my head.” One A: “It must be a cold.” How True! Teacher (in Economics): They say corpor- ations have no souls. Stude: What about the shoe trust? Griff: Aw, I don’t know my lesson. Malkin: Couldn’t you put up a bluff? Griff: No, I haven’t the sand. 80 Wr THE OPTIMI S T 1 Phone 5633 Wav. Frank Buehlmaier WEEQUAHIC PARK BAKERY Bread. Pastry and Fancy Cakes 26 WATSON AVENUE COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH GABIN OUR NEW DANCING INSTRUCTOR Established for the production of the bet- ter grade of photographic finishing. Telephone 9062 Waverly. STEGMANN BROS. PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORY 514 Clinton Ave., Newark, N. J. (One flight up) Finishing for Amateurs: Developing, Printing. Enlarging, Copying. Lantern Slides. MR. J. ROTHBERG DEALER IN BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE 245 PRINCE STREET. Newark, N. J. THE H. C. HOFFMAN CRAFTY CLOTHES SHOP 460 Clinton Avenue Newark, N. J. Phone 7519 Market. S. Canter, Mgr. Modem Storage Rooms Furniture Moved, Stored, Packed, Crated and Shipped. Warehouse: 17 Camp Place. Office: 78 Academy Street. Newark. N. J. A FRIEND B. MENDELSOHN DEALER IN CANDY AND STATIONERY 191 CHADWICK AVENUE Corner Bigelow Street 81 £5 1 THE OPTIMIST 1 Clinton Hill Real Estate WANT REAL ESTATE? BUY. SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE. WANT INSURANCE? FIRE. AUTOMOBILE. LIABILITY OR BURGLARY. SEE CHAS. W. BEARDSLEY 516 CLINTON AVENUE NEWARK, N. J. ESTABLISHED ON CLINTON HILL FOR 20 YEARS. WHY NOT PLACE YOUR BUSINESS IN THIS CLINTON HILL OFFICE? Continued from Page 15. the victims, were soon set free, and told their story to their excited rescuers. They had been driving slowly along the road, which was in bad condition at the time, when the masked highwayman had appeared and halted them. Covered by a pistol in his hands, his confeder- ate, the counterfeit camera man, had bound and gagged them. Then the search and subse- quent rescue followed. Upon examination the camera proved to be a fake, used as a dupe in case other automobiles happened to pass. Only the excited action of Jim had saved them from robber)'. The two men had successfully work- ed this ingenious trick in other sections of the country where the filming of motion pictures was rommon, and only an accident had pre- vented their success in this case. Of course, Jim and Alice forgot their quar- rel completely in the strange coincidence, and before starting again on their trip homeward Alice and her father spent a few happy days (for Jim at least), under the hospitable roof of the Chase’s. After spending two weeks chasing adds we divide the population of Newark and subutbs into two parts: (a) —Those who advertise. (b) —Those who do not advertise. Kccs (translating Virgil)—Dido was al- luring, attractive and beautiful. Mr. Parsons—Why not call her a vamp and be done with it ? Bribery ? ! ! Scene—208. Plot—Art Silberman desiring a scat that a won-bee, 3 feet 1, is occupying. Action—Art Silberman (holding a penny in his hand)—Little one, I will give you this if you will vacate that seat. Won-bee (as he eagerly pockets the cop- per and gives up the scat)—Sure take it. Watch Your Grammar. Merkin: How is your new suit? Hess: Oh, it’s ripping. 82 KT-y THE O P T I M I S T “SOUTH SIDE FIRST. SOUTH SIDE LAST. SOUTH SIDE ALL THE TIME. COMPLIMENTS OF E. BEITMAN PHARMACIST MARKET AND MULBERRY STREETS FEIBLEMAN COMPANY NEWARK’S LEADERS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Newark’s Largest Builders of Homes. We Build and Finance Homes on the Monthly Installment Plan. 738 BROAD STREET. phone 3921.3922 market ISI THE OPTIMI S T COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS “THE INSEPARABLE TRIO” OF DICK KELLER, PHIL COBB CHET GRANT A. ZIMMERMAN Continued from Page 19. The object of this club, however, is not merely to present plays, but also to read and learn how to appreciate good drama. “What dirty hands you have, John- ny !” said the teacher. “What would you say if I came to school that way?” “I wouldn’t say nothin’,” replied Johnny, “I'd be too polite.”—The Torch. IN THE FOURTH PERIOD THINK OF J. HERSCOWITZ Mother—“When he proposed, did you tell him to see me?” Peggy—“Yes, but he said he’d seen you several times, but that he loves me just the same.”—Stray Stories. SANDWICHES. FRANKFURTERS AND CAKE THE NOON LUNCH Kid—“Pop, gimme a nickel.” Pa—“Don’t you think you’re too old to beg for nickels?” Boy (thinking a moment)—“That’s so, pop, gimme a dime.”—The Torch. 1241 ? ELIZABETH AVE., at Alpine St. 84 THE OPTIMIST ]W COMPLIMENTS OF THE PHI LAMBDA Tel. Wav. 6863. Herman Krausse CONFECTIONERY STATIONERY ICE CREAM 387 Clinton Avenue, Newark, N. J. Phone Orders Promptly Delivered. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE CLEANER OR DYER TRY The Shapiro CLEANERS and DYERS 399 CLINTON AVE. WAV. 2343 Tel. Wav. 1852. A. Shayman, Prop. THE FASHIONABLE LADIES’ TAILOR AND FURRIER Late with Stein Blaine, 5th Ave.,N.Y. Domestic Novelties and Staples. 385 CLINTON AVE.. NEWARK. N. J. SPORTING GOODS Stop in and get a Student's Discount Card George H. Schoner 442 CLINTON AVE.. NEWARK. N. J. At Your Service Birkenmeier Kuhn Co. HARDWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS SONORA TALKING MACHINES 529 Clinton Avenue Waverly 2096 Telephone Waverly 1029 Elmer D. Wilson ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fixtures and Appliances 212 Clinton Ave., at Elizabeth Ave., Newark. N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF Max Gabrowitz BREAD AND CAKE BAKERY 152 Spruce Street 85 THE OPTIMIST LANGE’S LENSES LAST LONGEST DR. AUGUST F. LANGE, 0. D. Expert Eye Service We guarantee Satisfaction or your money refunded. Glasses Fitted: 9 A. M.--5 P. M. 71 NASSAU STREET. NEW YORK CITY Lenses Repaired: 7 P. M. 9 P. M. 114 SEYMOUR AVENUE. NEWARK Mrs. Brown—How is your son getting along at school? Mrs. Green—Splendidly, only I think his studies are intertenng with his play. Teacher—What is a lyre, and give ex- amples. Howley—It’s an instrument that the Greeks used; it is still used, but now it is in the form of a mouth-organ. Dismal Student—Miss Schenck. why did I flunk my test? Miss Schenck—O, why will people persist in asking questions that only they themselves can answer? Dismal Student—O, that’s why 1 flunked my test. _____________ Blumenfeld (looking at a book thru whose cover a hole had been cut)—There’s a hole thru my book. Teacher—That’s good. Maybe you can see thru it now. LA WISTARIA MILD HAVANA CIGARS 10c and Up art PRINCE CIGAR M’F’G CO., Makers Royal Cigar and Candy Co., Distributors 22 TREAT PLACE. NEWARK. N. J. Teacher—Cohn, you certainly are slow. Aren’t you quick at anything? Voice from the rear: Sure, nobody can get tired of work as quickly as he can. First Freshie (speaking of a favorite teach- er)—Mr. — is getting bald. You can’t tell where his face begins. Second Freshie—Yeh! He ought to read hair-raising stories. We’ll Say So. Fresh—What are the Alumni, anyway? Soph—Why, they’re just like the Civil War veterans; went thru four years and lived to tell the tale. _________ Little Elmer—Uncle Bob, what makes you walk so lame? 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Wilson: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Davidson: Yea! And an onion a day keeps everybody away. Those Insulting Teachers. Teacher (to fcm. iB) : You’ve got consid- erable grey matter. Won Bee: The idea. I’m not at all old! 94 Sg | THE OPTIMIST L D. -PHONE 6639 WAVERLY The Svet Music Studios Violin, Piano, Composition and Ensemble Playing 111 SPRUCE STREET NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 95 THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS OF BERNARD COWAN and HERMAN LEVENSON TURKEYS, CAPONS, BROILERS CHICKENS ALWAYS ON HAND. Edmund F. Becker 497 CLINTON AVENUE Phone 1691 Bigelow. THE OPTIMIST W[ ] ROOM 103 “DUTCH’’ WEISSMULLER “NELL” IANNELLI “DAVE CHESACK “KID” ADLERSTEIN “JIT” SIMANDL “CAPTAIN” CLICK “SID” FUCHS JOE AXELROD “BOB” FELDMAN “GUS” SCHMIDT “TUBBY” ZWIGARD NAT” CHIMACHOFF “FRED” HEYDEN “SOL” SEID KNOWS HOW 97 THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS OF S. PAUL “ GOOD LUCK TO YOU” Albert Says So FOR GOOD “EATS” 454 CLINTON AVENUE With Apologies to Coleridge. Water, water, everywhere And even the boards did thirst. 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