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

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1923 volume:

I 9 Z 3 THE □PTIMI5T ID-ANNIVERSARY □ F S S H S 'viefl THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS °f A. HOLLANDER SON, Inc. WELFARE BOARD THE OPTIMIST I'fogf DREAMLAND PARK The Whirl of Fun Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, N. J. Opens May 26th Big Free Circus 20—Sensational Acts—20 Dancing Largest Dance Hall in the State - Open All Year Round Bathing In Dreamland’s Ocean Big Board Walk.......Rolling Chairs 20 New Big Amusement Rides ADMISSION TO PARK TEN CENTS 3 W[ THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS of 4B CLASS A I THE O P T I M I S T u3 | ]W A Prudential Endowment Policy enables you to do two things at one time, and do both well. First: To save money for yourself on a regular systematic plan, the amount to be payable to you in cash, at the end of a definite period. Second: To provide life insurance protection for your mother, or anyone helping you financially. The Prudential Insurance Company of America EDWARD D. DLFFIELD, Prwidenl Home Office, Newark, New Jersey 5 THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS OF THE GRADS Compiled by OSCAR S. KATZ PERCY H. PENN 207 Market Street, City IRA J. KATCHEN Kinney Building, City ELIAS COHEN JAN., ’23 SEYMOUR KLEIN JOSEPH SEIBEL Union Building, City 1918 ISADORE H. COLTON Herman B. J. Weckstein HARRY GERSTEN Class June 1916 Union Building, City SIDNEY A. BIERMAN IRVING SIEGLER 1916 MICHAEL ESTRIN Niagara Building SYLVAN S. SCHWARZ DR. IRVING I. GOODMAN Springfield-Branford Bldg. Jan., ’16 122-134 Branford PL I. WEINMAN THE ELKAY COMPANY 207 Market Street Harry L. Drnburg 15 CLASS RINGS AND PINS A. O. Karsten 16 SAUL GOODMAN, � 18 IRA BRESSMAN ’18 FRANK J. DLOUHY June, ’21 BENJAMIN EBER 1916 6 THE OPTIMIST Money Makes Money When you spend money it is gone for- ever; when you deposit it in a savings account in this bank—the largest in the state—it works for you day and night. It earns interest and that interest in turn earns more interest. Decide now to come in and start an account today. Add to it regularly and watch your money grow. Two dollars will open an account. Ask for Mr. Neville. Fidelity Union Trust Company Broad Bank Sts. Savings Department Open Monday Evenings. THE OPTIMIST Contents; (Cover Design by Herman Holzman) pace Dedication ........................................... ............ 13 The History of South Side High School................................. 14 South Side High School (picture)...................................... 15 Ten Years (cartoon) by Elias Tischler................................. 20 The Black and Gold by Frank R. Waxman................................. 21 Letters from City (MticiaN ....................................... 22. 23 The History of The Optimist........................................... 24 Cartoon by Morris Htlprin............................................. 27 South Side’s Future by R. B. Menkes................................... 28 South Side’s Infancy by R. G. Huntington.............................. 29 Here We Are (picture)................................................. 31 Editorial by William Zimmer.......................................... 32 Ying Shan by Robert S. Nolan.......................................... 34 The Humming Bird by Elisabeth Wells................................... 37 The Way Things Happen by Sylvia S. Strauss............................ 38 Ye School Gossipe by Jerome C. Eisenberg........................... 42 Histories of the Clubs................................................ 43 Faculty Directory .................................................... 52 The Present Faculty (picture)....................................... 53 Athletic Reviews.................................................... 56 A Record Jump in Athletics by Susanne Becker ......................... 69 Songs of a Sour-Alumna by Janet E. Maclver............................ 71 In Memoriam .......................................................... 72 Alumni Motes ....................................................... 74 Senior Number ........................................................ 85 8 THE OPTIMIST WT ]W ARTHUR KLEIN Eminent Pianist and Teacher IS NOW PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN NEWARK MR. KLEIN WILL TEACH ALL SUMMER AT HIS RESIDENCE STUDIO 768 South Twelfth Street NEWARK Telephone Waverly 9463 Special Master Classes All Summer for Artists and Teachers 9 THE OPTIMIST SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Published monthly, except July, August and September, by representatives of the student body. Single copies, 20c. Special numbers. 25c. Senior number, 25c. Subscriptions for the year, $1.90 by mail; $1.75 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. VOLUME X. NUMBER 8 “ The Optimist looks on the bright side of life• the sunny side-the south side. Staff Editor-in-Chicf ----------------------------------- Wji.uam Zimmer Associate Editor--------------------------------- Seymour Emmergmck acuity Adviser------------------------------ Dr. Charles R. Austin Circulation Manager Milton Muntrick Assistant Circulation Manager Willard Wood Faculty Adviser_______________ Business Manager Norman Levy Assistant Business Manager Nathan Cholodenko — Dr. Thomas K. Smith Literature Winifred Snell Everett Bauman Pearl Finkelstein Jeanette Goi.dfixe Joseph Marzel Sylvia S. Strauss School News Nathan Rubin Jack Feldman Seymour J. Hirsch Harold Kay David Sobo Helen Tf.imer At hie ties Frank Varmus William C. I.eff Irving Kolodin Ralph Miller Jack Voss Herman Gipfel Mr. Walter White Alumni Notes and Exchanges Clara Moskowitz Gordon Davidson Irving Piltch George Friedman Sylvia See Mr. John S. Burley Personals Abraham I. Harkavy Melvin Bach Carl Berkow Samuel Wolf Leo Korn Rebecca Abel Jeanette Menk Jeanne Pressi.er Naomi Waldo Saul Weinert Mr. Samuel R. Howe Art H ER m a N 1 Iolz M a n . C hair man Stanley MacIntyre Walter Okrasinsky Elias Tischler Wilhelm in a Schwartz Evelyn Russom Miss Caroline A. Shei.don THE OPTIMIST Many Call—But Few Are Chosen Every day we are forced to turn down auto- mobiles in trade for new Marmons and Oldsniobiles which we do not consider good value and do not care to take the respon- sibility of selling through our Used Car Department. Only the best values arc accepted and offered to the public. By this method we know that every used car buyer is a satisfied customer and have a thought in mind that each and every one will possibly be a future new-car buyer. CHILDS-BROWN MOTORS W. H. DAVIS, Manager Used Car Dept. BROAD AT CENTRAL Phone Market 0900 ll THE OPTIMIST Wf ]W 12 Wl T FT E OPTIMIST IW Jit luatrful apprrriation of all lip has hour for outh ihr During Ijrr ten Burrraaful t|rara. anD in honor of hia tuicnti|-fior ijpara of lot|al Brruirr in tl|r arluiola of -Xrmark. uip brDiratr thin ieaup to our prturipal Dr. alunnas ifrutnu iKrmtrfiit 13 THE OPTIMIST | Editors Chairman—Winifred Snell Pearl Fikkrlstein Everett Bauman Jeanette Goldfine Sylvia S. Strauss Joseph Marzel THE HISTORY OF SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL The greater part of the land where the South Side High School is now located was purchased on November 24. 1905, from the executors of the estate of Charles O. Ripley. A delegation ap- peared before the Board of Education on March 26, 1908, requesting additional high school facil- ities in the southern section of the city; a little later a similar delegation urged that an appropri- ation of $� 00.000 be made for a new high school. Many sites were proposed, and after long dispute the Johnson avenue property was selected. The residents of the district protested, claiming that a school would lower the residential value of that section, but on the contrary, the handsome build- ing has increased the attractiveness of the neigh borhood. The construction department was author- ized by the Board to prepare plans and specifica- tions for the building: on December 3. 1912, the contracts were let, and three days later construc- tion began. The students and faculty of South Side High School met for the first time on September 8. 1913, in the old Normal School building, at Washington and Linden streets. For a week before. Dr. Ken- nedy and the faculty had been working to elim- inate unnecessary confusion from the opening day. The rooms had been assigned according to the grade and course of the pupils. At each door of the building teachers were stationed, and each pupil as he entered told the teacher his grade and course, and was sent to the proper room. Dr. Kennedy went to each room and gave a little talk on the history of the old High School and the prospects of the new South Side High School. As the building was overcrowded, the freshmen with their faculty were sent to East Side until the new build- ing should be ready. The students soon settled down to work, and despite the lack of a gymnasium or an auditorium, everything proceeded as usual. The two highest classes, the 3A and 3B organized and elected officers. On Wednesday. November 26. 1913. the faculty was notified that the school would be moved dur- ing the Thanksgiving vacation, and that the pupils would have to take their books home. On Friday, two large vans carried the teachers’ effects to the new building and deposited them at the front entrance. Waiting to receive them was a gang of laborers, and. directed by Dr. Kennedy and aided by the small boys of the neighborhood, everything was soon carried in. When the students arrived on Monday they found that studies would continue as usual. In the South Side High School auditorium on the evening of December 3. 1913. there was a meeting of the Grammar and High School Teach- ers of the city, the first assemblage of any kind held there. The school was formally opened to the citizens and pupils of the city on the after- noon of December 4. Exercises were held in the auditorium, and the school orchestra acquitted it- self very creditably on its first public appearance. The dedication ceremonies took place that even- ing. The speakers included the Right Reverend Erwin S. Lines; Mr. Charles P. Taylor, president of the Board of Education; Mr. Tompkins.chair- man of the Committee on Buildings. Grounds and Supplies, who presented the key of the building to Mr. Brown of the Board; Dr.Straycr of Co- lumbia University; Mayor Haussling: Mr. John- 14 THE OR T I M I S T ]W son of the Board: and Dr. Kennedy. The Optimist was selected as the title of the school paper from among the many names sug- gested ; these included: Scarab, Sou’wester, Cactus. Clarion, Excelsior, Southern Sun. The first number was issued in November. 1913. There was placed in the corridor a wooden receptacle resembling a letter-box, where the students could leave stories, articles or jokes submitter! for pub- lication in The Optimist. DtfOKL THE COSING Of THE MUTE 1AA TUS HILL WD TK£ tARB. STRIA ! 1AR U Ilif BOUNDARY BftVEI THl L ADS of m HACXINSVC CD THE RARITAN TRIBES wn|1() 0! THE LEW LI I . NAY 10 16«.« RtfRL-EJftATTTFS Of E-AKK D IUI 1 ITS MTU! REDMRE AS ■ FXIDT £ 5AMI B« WOW TO SEPARAT TBl TOO TOOK srTTUI ATS HESTltt .M „UUa5Y THE r«DCV s«UK AW. as HERE rtK XV AS VX M) CREEK AM) ■ls Hivrxct has HUffocmoivr da: . It was believed by Dr. Kennedy and the faculty that one of the reasons why so many pupils left high school during their first year was the sud- den change from the teaching methods of the Grammar to the High School. In the elementary schools the pupil had only one teacher for all sub- jects while in the secondary school he had six or seven, one for each subject, and none personally interested in him. Therefore the plan was inau- gurated of having every teacher of the freshman grade teach at least two subjects to the same pupils and act as adviser to the students under his care. It was also suggested by Dr. Kennedy that South Side add two years to the course and become a Junior College, but this idea was not adopted until 1918. In February 1914. one thousand dollars was appropriated for a library. Fach teacher sub- mitted a list of books on the subjects which he taught, and Dr. Kennedy made the final selection. The library was opened for use in March. 1915. and Miss Helen Wolfs was appointed librarian. The General Organization organized in March and held their first election on the seventeenth. South Side also acquired an athletic field on Hill- side Avenue during this month. A German comedy. “Jugcndfreunde, was given very successfully by the German Club on May 8. 1914, the first play to be given at South Side. The actors were coached by Dr. Giehl. head of the Department of German. The Dramatic Club presented their first play. “Trial by Jury,” by Gilbert and Sullivan, in 1914. Plays have been presented nearly every year after this. The Summer High School of the city was held at South Side during the vacation of 1915. In 1916. Newark celebrated her 250th Anniver- sary. South Side's activities included an exhibit of work done by the school children of the city, participation in a parade of school children, an athletic meet at Weequahic Park, and the placing of a tablet on Divident Hill in Weequahic Park. The Hill was originally used by the Indians as a dividing landmark between the tribes, and later the settlers of Newark and Elizabeth met there and declared it to be the official boundary, between the towns. The Department of Parks erected there a building in the form of a Greek temple. South Side raised money for a bronze tablet which related the history of the Hill, and on May 20. 1916. it was unveiled in the presence of students of Battin High School representing Elizabeth. In February 1917, the idea of Recognition Day was inaugurated. Each pupil received a pin rep- resenting the number of times he had been on the Honor Roll, and those who had been so hon- ored twenty-five times or more received their pins from Dr. Kennedy in the presence of the school. These pins were bronze, from 1 to 10. silver from 11 to 24. and gold for 25. South Side was very active during the war. which began on April 7. 1917. As the govern- ment had requested citizens to save food, many of the students had war gardens, and raised vege- tables enough to keep their tables supplied all summer. Every afternoon after school the girls sewed on garments for French women and chil- dren. As the government had ordered the dis- banding of all amateur radio stations, the Wire- less Club turned their attention to learning the c xlc and teaching it to others. During the First Liberty Loan Drive, South Side sold over $36,000 in Ixmds. On April 27. exercises were held in the Assem- bly urging the enlistment of students who had attained the required age. There were represen- tatives of each of the seven branches of the service—infantry, cavalry, artillery. Marine Corps. Navy. R. O. T. C., and aviation. South Side had six of her boys in active service, beside many in the agricultural army. During the term of September, 1917, there was a great deal of war activity. The Wireless Club members practised wig-wag and heliograph sig- naling: the girls knitted sweaters for Newark’s SfiT| the optimist Own First Regiment, and made clothes for the French; and the whole school worked selling bonds of the Second Liberty Loan. Everyone saved his tinfoil; it was brought to school and turned over to the Girls’ Patriotic League, which sold it and applied the money to war work. Students re- duced their daily luxury of candy, ice cream, and cake, thus doing their bit to save sugar, and giving the money saved to the government. A large number of the students pledged themselves to earn ten dollars for the Y. M. C. A., and almost all joined the Red Cross. The 4A Class funds, which would probably have been spent for a trip to a New York theater, were given to the Girls' Pa- triotic League. Thrift Stamps were being sold in large amounts, and there was much rivalry between the rooms as to which would lead the grade. The average per pupil for each room was read in Assembly every day. As every student of South Side joined the Red Cross, the school became an auxiliary. Dur- ing the Third Liberty Loan, South Side sold $55,600 in bonds. At this time the school received word that Karl S. Pennell, a South Sidcr in the Marine Corps, had been wounded in action, our first casualty. Every student in the English Classes composed a Four Minute Speech. urging the buying of War Saving Stamps, and the best one from each of the eight grades was read in As- sembly. Later similar speeches on the Liberty Loan and Red Cross were given. The weekly average of the school in buying Thrift Stamps at this time was $550. In September. 1918, Newark Junior College was organized and located in South Side High School. In order to facilitate the buying of Thrift Stamps by the students, a School Bank was formed Dr. Kennedy was elected President. Ira Sheppard Treasurer. Edwin S. Dore Secre- tary. The distributors were Mr. Hunkins. Mr. The First Graduating Class 17 THE OPTIMIS T White and Mr. Strong. Class Thrift Presidents were also elected and it was their duty to collect the class money and receive Thrift Stamps in return. In October, 1918, the school did its part in the United War Work Campaign. The seven chief welfare organizations united in a drive for funds. Each student who earned and contributed five dol- lars became a “Victory Boy,” or Victory Girl.” The students were urged to save prune, plum and peach pits, which were used in making gas masks, and receptacles were provided in the school where they could be deposited. The Girls’ Patriotic League dressed and sold «lolls representing nurses, soldiers, sailors, farmerettes and other war work- ers. Some of our girls worked on farms during the summer vacation and later were excused from their studies for two weeks in order to help har- vest the crops. In the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign, South Side raised $76,000, almost double the total of any other Newark high school. The work was interrupted by the schools being closed for two weeks on account of the Spanish influenza. On November 11, when news of the signing of the Armistice reached South Side, exercises were immediately held in the Assembly, and then school was dismissed for the day. South Side purchased Thrift and War Savings Stamps to the amount of $21,000 during 1918. On Arbor Day an elm was planted in memory of South Side’s war heros. In the Victory I oan Campaign, in April. 1919, South Side raised over $50,000. In recognition of this fact. Uzal H. McCarter, the chairman of the Newark Liberty Loan Com- mittee, sent the following letter to Dr. Kennedy: NEWARK LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE 763 Broad St. City Uzal H. McCarter. Chairman Newark. N. J., May, 15. 1919. Professor T. F. Kennedy. Principal. South Side High School My Dear Mr. Kennedy:— I am leaving town tomorrow for a week’s trip in the South and have taken this occasion to ex- press to you, and through you, to the pupils of your school, my very high appreciation for the wonderful results attained bv them in the last Liberty Loan Campaign. My recollection is that the South Side High School has led all the other schools in the city by a large margin in each of the five Liberty Loan Drives. Such results prove conclusively two things: first, the organization which was formed for that purpose, and secondly, the loyal, patri- otic spirit which was in the hearts of the pupils of your school and which cannot help but make them most valuable citizens to our country as they grow older and must assume the responsibili- ties and cares of government in the place of the present generation. I wish 1 might have the opportunity of express- ing in person to the boys and girls my personal very high appreciation and thanks for the work that they did and the great results that they achieved. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Uzal H. McCarter, Chairman. On November 3, 1919, a tablet was dedicated to the “golden deeds of Newark’s women during the World War. This tablet was placet! in the City Hall by the Schoolmen’s Club of Newark, with the assistance of the pupils of Newark’s public schools. CITIZENS OF NEWARK KEEP IN UNDYING REMEMBRANCE THE NOBLE WOMEN OF OUR CITY. WHO IN THE WORLD WAR FOR HUMAN FREEDOM GAVE THEIR DEVOTED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRYS SACRED CAUSE ERECTED SY THE SCHOOLMEN'S CLUB ASSISTED BY THE BUHLS 0B THE NEWARK BUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWARK DAY. NOVEMBER 1 1919 Miss Fleanor P. Kennedy, daughter of Dr. Thomas F. Kennedy. President of the club, un- veiled the tablet after exercises in the First Presbyterian Church. There was an audience of about five hundred people which included two hundred and fifty school children. After the unveiling. Dr. Kennedy introduced the 18 T H E OPTIMIST iW speaker� —Mayor Charles P. Gillen, Superin- tendent of Schools David B. Corson, and Mrs Galen J. Perrett. There were also musical se- lections by the South Side High Orchestra. South Side launched a Courtesy Campaign in April, with posters and speeches pointing out fre- quent discourtesies. With the opening of the term of February, 1921, classes were found to be so crowded that the Freshmen were put on a double-session schedule. Half came from 8:30 until 1:00, and the other halt from 12:30 until 4:00. In the Boys’ Parade, held on April 30, 1921, South Side was awarded two silver loving cups, winning the second places both for good march- ing and for appearance. Beginning with the new term of February, 1922 South Side was put on a double-session schedule The full school day was divided into ten periods from 8:30 to 4:30, with a half-hour lunch period between the fifth and sixth periods. The three upper grades came from 8:30 to 1:30 and the Freshmen came from 11:30 to 4:30. The class of June. 1921, presented a silver lov ing cup to the school and arranged that each year a school song contest be held, the winner to re- ceive a prize of five dollars and have his name engraved on the cup. On Arbor Day, 1922, four trees were planted on Alpine Street. At the root of one, a sycamore maple, there was buried a sealed bottle containing a Senior Optimist. In March, 1923, South Side received additional recognition of the scholarship of her graduates in the form of a letter from W. S. Willis. Princi pal of the Newark Normal School. Principal T. F. Kennedy, South Side High School, Newark. N. J. My Dear Mr. Kennedy:— Twenty-one of your students appeared for the entrance examinations on Saturday, December 16th, and it is a great pleasure for me to report that all passed. 1 want to congratulate you upon their preparation. Very truly yours, W. S. Wim.is, Principal. From this history it can easily be seen that our Alma Mater has surpassed any other one in the city during the period in which South Side has been in existence. It has even excelled the most fervent wishes of our alumni. S. S. Girls in Newark Anniversary Parade IO YEARS OF VICTORIES AKp STiUU GOING JK STRONG— SOME OF ouR. EaRly Graduates � . have this sort of office. ARS HAIENT OF OOUVCAU. TOMORROW. s ' •£ ■'IHOPE � G€T TWERt BEFORE, THE OTHER C-uy FROM � « THE.' USE.D TO RUSH Tot Me. LUNCH-ROOIA TEN YEARS AG-O TOO vStrtLf.R ccT jJ THE OPTIMIST iW THE BLACK AND GOLD By Frank R. Waxman, ’23 This song won the prize for 1922, offered by the Class of June, 1921. I. We gather round in happy throng Our praise of thee to sing; O Alina Mater, hear the song That from our hearts doth spring. II. O beautiful thine ivied walls That grace the terraced green; O hallowed are thy friendly halls Where learning’s fruit we glean. III. The shade and gloom of discontent From us must e’er depart; Of joyous mood and cheerful bent, We sing the sunny heart. IV. When we must hark to study's call And scatter far or near, A bond for aye to bind us all The school that we revere. CHORUS Unfurl, unfold, the Black and Gold Unto the Southern sky! O’er Alma Mater may it wave The pride of South Side High! (Tune: America, the Beautiful.) THE OPTIMIST P� CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Frederick C. Breidenbacii, Mayor May 3, 1923. Mr. Thomas F. Kennedy, President, South Side High School, Newark, New Jersey. A y dear Mr. Kennedy— My best congratulations to South Side upon its tenth birthday. For many years I have watched with keenest interest the development of our wonderful school system, and I will say that no school in Newark is closer to my heart than South Side. It is one of the very beautiful buildings of our community and its ideals and standards have always been of the very highest type. I know this to be true from actual observation, for I am proud to record here that I keep in daily touch with the school through my son Frederic, who is a student there. May South Side continue for many more decades to hold the high place in the minds and affections of the people of Newark that she has gained by reason of her first ten years of meritorious service. Yours very truly, FRED. C. BREIDENBACH, Mayor. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY CITY HALL Newark, N. J., April 20, 1923. Editor. The Optimist, South Side High School. Newark, N. J. Dear Sir— The completion in 1923 of the first decade of years in the history of South Side High School should concentrate the attention of the citizens of Newark to the splendid achievements of the institution and the admirable consistency of its educational effort. I congratulate South Side High School on these qualifications. They afford the critic an opportunity to voice frankly the value of the training that its students have received. In Dr. Thomas F. Kennedy you have a sturdy director who has no superior in his work. His school since its inception has reflected intense credit on every member of the faculty. South Side High School has become an essential to the city and a particularly beneficial one to the neighbor- hood where it is situated. I feel that it will continue for many years to radiate the wholesomeness and enthusiasm which has graced the first ten years of its existence. Yours very truly, CHARLES P. GILLEN, Director. 22 S5TI THE OPTIMIST IW OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Newark, N. J., April 25, 1923. Editor, The Optimist, South Side High School, Newark, N. J. Dear Sir— It hardly seems possible that ten years have passed since the opening of the South Side High School, yet such is the case. I am writing to offer, through Tin: Optimist, my hearty congratulations to the principal and teachers and students of the school on the completion of a decade of very successful work. The school has reached an enviable position. Its graduates maintain themselves with great credit in higher institutions. The standards of the school are high and have been worthily maintained throughout all this period. May the accomplishments of the past lie a strong incentive for the future. The honorable record of an insti- tution is an inspiration for renewed and continued effort. May the next ten years be to faculty and student body a period marked by success and genuine happiness in all the work that is undertaken. Very sincerely yours, DAVID B. CORSON, Superintendent of Schools. k: sus THE OPTIMIST 1 THE HISTORY OF THE OPTIMIST Men in all walks of life, after their demise, leave behind biographies in the form of their works. The author leaves his books; the sculptor his statues; the singer his records; and the composer his songs. So we. the students, upon our depart- ure from school, leave l ehind us a series of tab- ulated events relative to our school years. Thf. Optimist is our biography, and record, which we may look upon with pride as a memento by which the school may remember us and reflect back with satisfaction upon her graduates. In the first year of its campaign, under the leadership of R. Graham Huntington, Editor-in- Chief, and Alfred Cambell, Business Manager, Thf. Optimist made its good start in the school periodical world. During this year a total of one hundred and ninety-six pages of live-wire ma- terial and forty-one pages of advertisements were printed. During its first year. The Optimist had six departments, namely, the Literary Board, whose work was handled by four editors; the School News, the Athletics, and the Personals Board, each Present Optimist Staff In November of the year nineteen hundred and thirteen the Sunnysides took great pride in publish- ing the first number of The Optimist. This wonderful start paved the way to which The Optimist has now come, toward that goal for which Thf. Optimist shall forever strive. This exceptional start has never failed. We work hand in hand with our slogan of Optimism: “The Op- timist looks on the bright side of life, the sunny side, the south side. Let us bring you back to our ten successful years in the publication of The Optimist. having six members: the Exchange Board with two editors, and the Arts Board with five artists. In addition to this, there was the usual full-page editorial by its helmsman, and a few well-drawn cartoons. During the second year of its publication. The Optimist, under the guidance of Edson Gould. Jr.. Editor-in-Chief, and of C. Malcolm Gilman. Business Manager, made great progress toward the high position that it holds today. There were no changes in the number of departments, but the Literary Board had five editors instead of four, THE OPTIMI ST and the Athletics Hoard dropped one front their usual six; the Personals Board added one more, totaling seven for their department. In this year, nineteen hundred and fourteen, the number of pages of material exceeded the preceding year, summing up to two hundred and thirty-seven pages. The fifty-five pages of advertisements also showed an increase. Much may be said about these second year numbers. The Junto commented upon us, and this is what they had to say: ‘Ho. ho, ha. he, he.' laughs Br’er Rabbit fit ter kill while he dun hold his sides wid his paws, so dat dey don' split through. 'Ef dis yerc Optimist doan hab de bes’ name what ah cber hcerd ob! It suah am de sunniest papah on de inside; then ef des outside am gloomy lookin'! An’ Br’er Fox, ef all desc yerc Optimis's am as good as dis yerc one ob ’em, ah dun rccken dot dat 'cr school am gwittc ter hab some pretty nice papahs!’” I am sure we can be proud to think what others think of us. We had some wonderful literary and artistical work. In the May issue of 1914, we have an ardent lover of South Side Girls who writes a poem upon them. Its name is “The South Side Girls,” and by his poetic ability he brings out the many charms and characteristics of the fair one. Be- sides all this A1 material, the editor raises the standard of the paper with an editorial. We also sec the products of our cartoonists. This issue also had a beautiful picture of our school building. Thus, the second year finished with a more marked progress. Now we enter upon the third year of The Op- timist's publication—nineteen hundred and fifteen. This year, with Raymond Shrocdcr Editor-in- Chief. and C. Malcolm Gilman, Business Mana- ger. at the helm for the first half year, and Sand- ford Hill, Editor-in-Chief in co-operation with C. Malcolm Gilman at the front for the second half year. Through the untiring efforts of The Optimist board, a total number of one hundred and eighty-eight pages of material was printed, with forty-four pages of paid advertisements. No change in editors of the respective boards was made. This year we raised higher our flying colors with more cuts, cartoons and stories. Miss Lillian Hausman favors The Optimist readers with a clever little poem, in which she sets a routine for successful optimists. The Editors-in- chief impress their opinions in good, sound, thoughtful editorials. Under the hand of William L. Rech, Editor- in-Chief. The Optimist outdistanced its preceding years. This was the cause for additional mem- bers on the boards, and a large Senior Optimist. The Personals and School News Boards were given two additional aids to their former six. With still increasing progress, two hundred and forty-five pages of snappy material and forty-five pages of advertisements were given to The Optimist readers. The editorials and cartoons added illus- triously to The Optimist. The Senior Optimist made a big success. Its originality and good form aided us in stating that the progress in The Optimist is still everlastingly increasing. It contained a humorous “Time Table” which told of the trials and tribulations of the Senior Express.” Also Senior Statistics” were well received in the June, 1916, number. The fifth year was put under way with J. William Carson, Editor-in-Chief, and C. Aird Mof- fat, Business Manager, for the first term, and Hyman Rosenzweig, Editor-in-Chief, and the same business manager, steering The Optimist for the rest of the year. In consequence of the Board's work a total number of three hundred and seventy- six pages were set into type. This season, since our school received an addition in the form of the Junior College, a new department bearing the same name was instituted in The Optimist, with two reporters to handle the news which came under that department. Each number contained its usual good, snappy editorial. Many artistic cuts and cartoons were used. An article labeled A Study Period. gave a fine description of how a student frequently spent his study periods. The special Senior numbers came across with good results. They contained the good quality of wit and humor for which The Optimist is noted. For the first half of the sixth year The Opti- mist was in the able hands of Jerold M. Stern and Edward Steinberg, Editor-in-Chief and Busi- ness. Manager, respectively. The second half year saw as Editor-in-Chief, Raymond Brandeis, and Edward Steinberg, Business Manager. These asso- ciates did well, in nineteen hundred and seven- teen. in outdistancing the pace set by former Op- timists. To prove this, the record of four hun- dred and twenty-eight printed pages was made by The Optimist. This term the Junior College discontinued its page in The Optimist, due to the fact that it had its own paper. In place of the Junior College Department was put the Mystic Pen. Its editor was unknown and it contained satirically humorous remarks of many Sunny- siders. The papers had their regular editorials and the usual stories, cuts and cartoons. Nineteen hundred and ninctecen, the seventh year of The Optimist's publication was piloted by Ray- mond Brandeis, Editor-in-Chief. and Chester Grant, Business Manager. These pilots took charge for the first term, while during the second The Op- timist was put in charge of Clinton E. Metz, 25 Editor-in-Chief, and Chester Grant, Business Manager. A total of three hundred pages of news and seventy-seven pages of advertisements were printed, with the June Optimist at the top. The June number published eighty pages of good, sound printed matter. The Mystic Pen continued in its work for this term. The Optimist had been increasing in popularity and our exchanges were as favorable, and even more so than before. The cartoons and literary works kept up their good standing. During the eighth year of the publication of The Optimist, with Gcrold Foley, Editor-in-Chief, and John Schott, Business Manager, at the head of the board of editors, a total of three hundred and thirty-four pages of material, and fifty-nine pages of advertisements was published. There were no changes in the departments and the Mystic Pen was again published. Each of the numbers contained the usual editorial by the Editors-in- chief and many artistic cartoons and photographs. The Orient told us what they thought of us in the following manner. Your January issue cer- tainly showed skilful management in all your de- partments. The ninth year proved equally as successful. This year, in nineteen hundred and twenty-two, Frank K. Waxman was placed as Editor-in-chief, and John Grammar, Business Manager, for the first term. I. Bernard Harkavy successfully reared The Optimist for the second term in co-operation with Joseph T. Harrison, Business Manager. This term, due to the graduation of the unknown edi- tor. the Mystic Pen was discontinued and a col- umn known as Our Library, which contained advice as to what books to read, was put in its place. The tenth year was ushered in with William Zimmer as premier and Norman Levy as chan- cellor of exchequer. Since this Anniversary Num- ber is among the monthly issues of Tiif. Optimist, this year bills to be the best of all its years of publication. Our First Faculty 26 mq ano mrv alumni: nn, mow ooq. SON v4as Gftow y ” 27 'SsTl THE OPTIMIST SOUTH SIDE’S FUTURE This article, by R. B. Menkes, is taken from the first Optimist, November, 1913. Hail to the future of South Side High School! A glorious future is indeed in store for the noble institution of learning which is a gift of the citizens of Newark to their posterity. We expect South Side to take the lead in every field! And why not? Have we not every impetus to urge us forward to success? With so capable a faculty, so co-operative a student body, such inspiring surroundings and environ- ments, success is inevitable. South Side shall excel in every branch of school life! First she shall achieve great re- nown for her high standard of scholarship; the school shall send out into the world scholars who shall attain great fame for their Alma Mater and for themselves, her name will become a universal password for athletics, under the guidance of our capable instructors, the standard of her organizations shall be recog- nized by the highest authorities to be the best, she shall enjoy literary circles, athletic clubs, de- bating societies, dramatic associations and other clubs that eventually rise with the growth of an institution, she shall have developed a spirit of democracy; her young men shall be of a chivalrous type—her young women of a gentle learning spirit. Our principal. Dr. Kennedy, will become famous as the leader of a model institution of learning, our teachers shall attain renown, their names shall be bywords of great minds, her student body shall be one of perfect harmony and concord—they shall achieve the highest standards and become the best citizens. Our students, when they are graduated, shall have become well acquainted with the meaning of Obedience, Truth. Honor and Perseverance. South Side will succeed—that is inevitable. Every knowing person of our city expects to see our school soar high above the older ones. We have every means of accomplishing success. So here's to the future of South Side High School! Long may the Gold and Black wave! May all her ambitions be realized! Success to South Side! • • • We are proud to say that the history of our Alma Mater has shown that the prophecy of the writer of the above article really has come true. South Side's standard of scholarship is higher than that of any school in the city and this high standard has gained renown for us all over the country. We arc known all over the metropol- itan district for our athletics, and we are ad- mired by every school in the United States for the character and ability of our graduates. Summer By Hclga Feddersen Summer has come, that season so dear, A little bird told me so; The berries and flowers are blooming. I hear And the rose-buds have started to grow; Blue and cloudless is the sky; The sun shines down on the earth. The daisy carries her head so high While the sweet red clover is filled with mirth At the pranks of her buds as the wind rushes by. The apple tree proudly displays her small fruits Which day by day more beautiful grow. And the little brook gurgles and laughs with the roots. And mothers the seeds which the farmers sow; Shy violets peep from under green leaves. The pansies flirt with the sun; Gay swallows are building nests in the eaves. While the butterflies have no end of fun Flying on bright wings which cheer everyone. SHI IlftV I You tveg UM 10 «N urn; Mt; no now rip ou tvtR an r� to us«m ? 28 w THE OPTIMI S T SOUTH SIDE’S INFANCY K. Graham Huntington Editor-in-chief Optimist,” 1913-14 Ten years ago when I had the extreme honor of editing the first Optimist , I little realized that when the 10th Anniversary edition was published 1 would again have the privilege of contributing to its columns. It is. therefore, a great pleasure for me to give a brief outline of the beginning of our famous institution, especially for the information of the present student body. South Side High School became a reality, in so far as the student body was concerned, on the 8th day of September. 1913, when the numerous gleanings from Barringer, Central and East Side met for the first time, by order of the Board of Education, in the old Normal School building on Washington Street. The Standing Room Only sign was hung out early and naturally it was the poor Frcshies who were instructed to return later in the day. The rest of the student body was quickly and efficiently organized, but the lack of proper accommodations made it necessary to assign the Frcshies” temporarily to East Side. Studies began in earnest and things immedi- ately began to hum. South Side was an un- known quantity and it was essential that the school be placed on the map. Our first football team was organized under the direction of Matthias Nachcrcy, the first physical director at South Side. In the linkup was Schlcckser, Alexander, Makosky, Walkcnburg. Wacken- huth, Hewson, Huntington. Phelps, Zuckcr, King. Fava, and Iscnberg. who captained the team. This team had lots of fight and spunk, but met with disaster on every hand—no, not every hand because we did beat Irvington 14— 0. However if you recall the following year you will remember that this same team went through the season unbeaten, the only team scoring on us being Barringer in a tic game 7-7. During the month of October steps were taken to organize an editorial staff to publish a school paper. Examinations were held by the faculty for the various departments and the writer was the fortunate candidate for the position of Editor-in-Chief. Then the question of a name confronted us. Hundreds of names were submitted and after great deliberation on the part of the faculty and the editorial staff, the name Optimist was decided upon. The slogan which is still a part of your publication came from an expression in a speech by Dr. Kennedy when he was addressing the school. The Optimist looks on the bright side of life—the sunny side—the south side . Having duly christened the paper, the staff pitched in with all their might to make a win- ner out of it from the start. Late in November the new building on Johnson Avenue was com- pleted and the building was dedicated on the night of December 4th, 1913. at which time the first Optimist was placed on sale, a 4« page book, which was excellently commented upon by all of our exchanges The original Opti- mist contained all the departments of the pre- sent day paper—Literary, Editorials. School News, Athletics. Exchanges. Personals (6 pages) and many other interesting things. One of our exchanges, the Lowell , San Francisco, Calif., wrote of our first Optimist”: Vou are ‘some’ magazine! You have made a flying start, and here's hoping that you keep it up. But with such school spirit as you seem to have we know that you will . The Optimist” immediately took its place in high school journalism and the writer has watched its progress during the course of years with much gratification, and is proud to say that it has always retained its reputation of being a publication of high caliber. The editorial staffs from 1913 to 1923 are to be congratulated on their excellent work. After the Christmas holidays of 1913, basket- ball became the center of attraction in the athletic line. At that time varsity basketball was in vogue and our team went through a very successful season—yes, especially success- ful for we defeated Barringer twice. King. Fava. Huntington. Lcwandorf. Zuckcr and Hy- man composed the first team to represent South Side on the court. “Cavvy (properly known as Guido Cavallaro was assigned to South Side at about this time and immediately took over the directorship of the various varsity teams. We had a dandy hockey team that winter, also a fine track team and as the spring rolled around the candidates for tennis and baseball went to work. All these teams made good showings and let the world know that South Side would be a dangerous foe in the athletic world in a short time. Within the four walls of the building the school life ran along busily during the winter. The General Organization was organized with Arthur Thevcnet as its first president, Suzanne 29 THE OPTIMIST ]W Bcckcr, vice-president, and Helen Scidman as wieldcr of the pen. The first entertainment. Trial by Jury,” was presented by the Dramatic Club, the cast consisting of Mary Potter, R. Graham Huntington, Jesse Allison, William Herman, Edward Mason and Herman Novich. The German Club presented “Jugcndfrcunde, a German comedy, and many other activities occupied the social life of the student body. An orchestra and glee club was organized under the direction of Leonard B. McWhood, who was the musical director of the school at that time. Debating and French clubs were formed and you can readily see that equal attention was given to every phase of the school life. Do not misunderstand and think that all these activities preceded studies in importance, for it was as necessary then as it is now to keep a proper standard in studies in order to take an active part in athletics and social affairs. I could write and write and then some and not tell you all the interesting things in connec- tion with the first year of South Side’s cxist- ance. I have before me the entire set of Optimists” which were published the first year and as I look them over my memory is refreshed to such an extent that I can almost see these different things I have mentioned happening all over again. I recall the many good times of ten years ago and the many good friends of the faculty and student body who helped make the first year at South Side a most interesting and pleasant one. May South Side have continued success and ever retain the same spirit which permeated its walls in its infancy. THE PAINTED LADY By Ruth Govicr There’s a lady in our household who is more than passing fair” With her eyes of azure beauty and her curls of golden hair. And her hands so white and slender, never made for work at all. But she’s just a painted lady in a frame upon the wall. Her gorgeous gown is silken and her neck is roped with pearls, And a comb all set with rubies is fastened in her curls. And she looks so very charming as you come in our front hall, But she’s just a painted lady in a frame upon the wall. But altho her jewels are many and her beauty is sublime. Her eyes arc dull and lifeless and arc not at all like mine. They never seem to sparkle, to laugh, to plead, to call. For she’s just a painted lady in a frame upon the wall. Oh. I’d rather sec the flowers and the buds that come with Spring. And hear the brooklets murmur and the robins when they sing. And to run and jump and frolic when the Springtime seems to call. Than to be a painted beauty in a frame upon the wall. But altho. my painted lady, you arc praised by all you know. You cannot feel the Springtime after Winter’s rain and snow, You cannot feel the sunshine or the raindrops as they fall. For you’re just a painted lady in a frame upon the wall. 30 Here We Are 'W i__THE OPTIMIST William Ximmkk Looking backward over the ten years of South Side's splendid existence, one is confronted by a number of facts which surely make both under- graduate and alumnus proud of their alma mater. In those ten years South Side has accomplished many worthy achievements. Obstacles have con- stantly been overcome and glory has always been secured for our school. In the beginning. South Side, a school of a com- paratively small number of students, struggled hard to make a name for itself in all sorts of endeavors. Gradually, spurred on by the true sunny-side spirit, it succeeded in passing goal after goal, until now, on its glorious tenth anniversary, we find it a school with a real reputation, some- thing which could only be built up by tireless effort on the part of both students and faculty. Throughout its ten years. South Side has ranked very high in all branches of activities. In scholar- ship it is almost supreme, standing among the best schools in the country. It is recognized as a school of great merit by almost every college in the United States. As far as entrance into college is concerned. South Sidcrs usually get first choice. The glory of South Side’s name has been spread throughout the country by its graduates. In the athletic field. South Side has produced teams that have covered themselves with honor on almost every occasion. Whether the game was lost or won, it will always be said that South Side played clean. Our boys and girls have not only dis- tinguished themselves while in high school, but have carried their merit into the colleges. Many a noted athlete has been fostered in our humble alma mater. Together with our prowess in athletics, a notable quality has always been evident among South Sidcrs. This has been our school spirit. In the fat years any school will furnish support for its team, but what about the lean ones? At South Side it has constantly been found that no matter how bad our luck was. school spirit was on the job! Many a time, our rooters have yelled themselves hoarse, although it was quite apparent that defeat stared them in the face. The support of the school, however, is not secured only for athletics. It is a well-known fact that no matter what task has been set before them, the students of South Side set their shoulders to the wheel and put the thing over with a bang. As an illustration of this. South Side’s work dur- ing the war can be cited. In every drive, in every call for co-operation. South Side surpassed all limits in its whole-hearted support. Its war work, tho. is only one of the many glories of South Side’s existence. After glancing through the annals of its notable history, it may truthfully be said that our school is a school of boosters, one which is composed of students who are loyal to the utmost, giving up their time and energy to further the progress which South Side has made since its beginning. And so, on our tenth anniversary, it is fitting that our graduates look back again on the days of their stay at South Side and resolve, as much as the opportunity presents itself, to advance the name of their school. And the students of South Side at the present time should, in view of the accomplishments of past South Sidcrs, determine to uphold with the greatest possible effort the ever- increasing honor of South Side. The Library Chemical Laboratory 33 THE OPTIMIST 1 5 YING SHAN By Robert S. Nolan. ’20 A few days ago in a New York daily there appeared an obscure little news item stating that a Chow dog owned by a Mr. Whitmore had dashed into a burning house to save his master’s three- year-old son. And that, while the boy was prac- tically unharmed, thanks to the swaddling bed- clothes. the dog had died of his burns. To the general public, and to the dog-loving public in particular, this act of heroism served only to add another bit of proof to the old. old adage, that a dog is man’s best friend. To those of us who were privileged to know Ying Shan and his master, his wonderful heroism came as a revelation, and his death as the too tragic end of a wonderful friend. To understand Ying Shan we must go back a thousand years and more, to the palaces and tem- ples of old China, to the Chinese Mandarins, who there began raising a breed of dogs which was introduced comparatively recently to the western world as the Chow-Chow. Ying Shan, then, first blinked his dark, almond eyes at a world of peace and quiet, of gray, moss- covered walls, and towering temples, and. most important to him, the warm, sunny corner of a great yard, where he lay. under the watchful eye of his mother, and let the warm sun pour life and warmth into his little black, furry body. For a year Ying Shan lived in this atmosphere of calm dignity, of courtly manners, and repressed emo- tion. where the cardinal sin was to be caught off guard. to be seen playing with his brothers and sisters. Then, one day. this order of things was rudely interrupted; their master brought a stranger into their great yard, a stranger such as Ying Shan had never seen before, for his hair was cut close to his head, and he did not wear the long flowing robe of the master, and when he opened his mouth there issued a jargon such as no one could under- stand. Ying Shan, therefore, wisely concluded that lie was some sort of devil who was much better let alone. So. while he gravely advanced and thrust his nose into the master’s hand, lie paid the stranger as much attention as though he had not been present. AH of which, for some reason or other, seemed to please the stranger immensely. Next day. the master took Ying Shan for a long walk, and finally led him into a queer little house on wheels, where he tied Ying Shan in one cor- ner, and after petting the great black head, went out. closing the door after him. Presently there was a great confusion outside, with much noise and shouting, and suddenly the little house began to move. Slowly at first, then faster, and faster, and rocking from side to side, so that time after time Ying Shan went crashing down against the wall, to regain his feet and wait, wild-eyed and stiff-legged, for whatever fate might lie in store for him. All day long the terrible journey con- tinued. with only short stops. At noon the door opened and the stranger who had talked with the master the day before, ap- peared with a plate of food. Ying Shan greeted this stranger, who was palpably the cause of all his trouble, with a fierceness which was altogether foreign to his usually equable disposition. As the new master climbed into the car. Ying Shan growled, a low, deep, blood-freezing growl, which came from the very bottom of his chest, and rolled out between his bared, glistening fangs like the broken rumbling of distant thunder; then he advanced, slowly, stiff-legged, a murderous light flickering deep in his great amber eyes. Jack Whitmore held his ground for a moment, then backed slowly out of the car. “Strange,” he mused, ‘‘that Ying Shan should act like that. Sheng Pao swore that he had a good disposition, that he had never even heard him growl “Growl. Jack grinn.d suddenly, he certainly can do that. Nor were Ying Shan’s troubles yet ended. All day and half the night, the rickety, decrepit, old train bounced and jarred and roared its drunken way along the rough and broken roadbed. While in one corner of an empty coach Ying Shan crouched, half crazed with fear, and with the lust for sudden murder gleaming deep in his narrowed, evil eyes. Finally the train stopped and a half dozen men invaded Ying Shan’s car. The new master led them, carrying in his hand a great, fine-meshed net. Ying Shan hurled himself with a low growl of hate and fury straight at the master’s throat, only to Ik stopped in mid-air by the stout chain with which Sheng Pao had fastened him. He hit the floor with a sickening thud, ami lay for a moment half stunned, and in that moment Ying Shan was undone. The master stepped forward and dropped something over the great body, some- thing soft and giving, but clinging and relentless in its entangling embrace. Ying Shan struggled desperately for a moment and then subsided, help- lessly entangled and unable to move a foot. The master advanced and swiftly wound a long coni around the helpless captive: then two of the men. S2S THE OPTIMIST____ picking up Ving Shan. bore him to a waiting cart, followed a long ride down narrow, twisting streets to the water-front, a place of many smells, and of black, cold, water lapping and eddying hungrily around the piling of the old dock. Then came a short trip in a chugging little motor-boat, which whistled its important way across the harbor to the side of a massive ship, where Ving Shan was ignoininiously fastened to the end of a rope, and hauled helplessly aboard, a biting, snarling, wild- eyed fury, from which men cautiously kept clear. This time, profiting by his former experience, the master had Ving Shan turned into a portable steel cage which was left with the purser, below decks. Three days passed and Ving Shan began to get over his great terror. Not that he tolerated the master, not for a moment: that terrible growl still rolled between the gleaming fangs, but it lacked the killing edge, which had sent Jack Whitmore backing out of the car, and the flaming, murder- ous light had died entirely from the great amber eyes. And Jack, a connoisseur of dogs, and a past master at the art of reading dog emotions, went to bed that night mightily pleased, and at peace with the world in general. ••For, as he put it, “Ving Shan is coming around; by the time we get to Connecticut, he'll be entirely back to normal, ami if he doesn’t make them all step at Madison Square next winter, I miss my guess.” But. as the great Robert Burns once said: The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft aglcy. That night as Ving Shan lay fitfully sleeping in one corner of the steel cage, a vagrant breath of air brought the odor of smoke to his keen nos- trils; first smoke, and then, as Ving Shan stood uneasily sniffing the tainted air. little, leaping ten- drils of flame licked under the door and through the transom. Came suddenly the hoarse shouting of many voices, and the quick trampling of heavy feet. Inside the little room, the air was growing steadily thicker and heavier with the acrid, sting- ing smell of burning paint and wood. Ving Shan’s breath came now in great labored gasps, and in his smarting, bloodshot eyes ap- peared stark, naked terror; fear such as no hu- man agency could call forth. All around the air was full of flying sparks and the reaching, greedy flames were creeping nearer and nearer; Ying Shan could feel their burning touch, and pres- ently his great black coat, all along the left side, where he crouched as far away as the imprisoning bars would let him, was scorched and smoking. Presently there happened something to take Ying Shan’s attention from the burning, terrifying devil which gripped his left side. The shouting voices and trampling feet outside the door sprang into new life, and there sounded great crushing blows against the door, as if it were being struck with some heavy body; very shortly it gave way under the fierce attack and crashed inward, scattering a shower of sparks. Immediately a blanket-swathed figure appeared in the door, and entering, made straight for the prison of Ying Shan. The master swiftly un- locked the door and heedless of Ying Shan’s fangs, picked up the helpless dog and rushed back to safety. And Ying Shan, paralyzed with fear, and more dead than alive from his burns, knew only that friendly hands worked over him, slowly but surely killing that terrible devil which tortured his left side. A week later Ving Shan was again on his feet, the same proud, intolerant aristocrat, who a few days before had snarled his hate and defiance of all white men, and all things in the white man’s world. The same, that is. in spirit, with one ex- ception ; he no longer growled when Jack Whit- more approached, he suffered Jack to pat his head, and even to change the dressings on his burns; and once when lying beside the master’s chair, he moved so that his great head lay gently across the master’s foot, and Jack, seeing and under- standing, was overjoyed, for it meant that Ying Shan accepted him, that he belonged. Physically, however, it was a vastly different Ying Shan than the one who had. two weeks before, so taken the expert’s fancy. One ear was so burned as to be hardly recognizable as such. His heavy coat had all been clipped, and on his left side were great ugly scars, marks which the fire had left on the helpless prisoner. One other thing Ving Shan brought from the terrible prison, and that was a hate, a fear, and dread of fire in any form. Even a log fire in a fireplace sent the great dog cowering into the furthest corner, there to crouch, snarling his fear and defiance, until a word from the master brought him trem- bling and fearful to his side. In due course of time the travelers arrived at the Whitmore home; a huge, rambling structure set down in the heart of the green Connecticut hills. Ving Shan was turned into a long run with a high wire fence and a heavy padlocked gate. For months he stayed there pacing restlessly up and down, and dreaming at night, perhaps, of that sunny temple yard in faraway China, where he had spent his happy, care-free youth. Nor did he become friendly or more at home as time passed, his only happy moments were when he could lay stretched out at the master’s feet, a 35 Wl THE OPTIMIST 1 great black rug. ready, however, to turn into a raging fury on a stranger’s close approach. Mrs. Whitmore he hated, and steadily refused to go near her. hard tho she tried to make friends with him. Then, one summer afternoon, when Ying Shan had been at the Whitmore's almost two years, happened something which is now local history, and which turned the members of the Connecticut township from haters of that vicious brute of Whitmore’s” into staunch supporters of the Chow. Little Dick Whitmore, just three years old. and the idol of his parents and the whole surrounding countryside, evaded the eye of his nurse, and sallied forth to seek adventure. The first thing he spied was the regal form of Ying Shan pacing to and fro in his run; and, since his father had cautioned him that he must never, never, go near the great dog, Dick immediately bent his steps in that direction. Ying Shan stopped in his pacing to watch. Dick tried the gate and lo! it swung inward readily. Perhaps it was the first time in two years that the gate had been left unlocked; but that meant nothing to little Dick. Me gravely stepped inside and slammed the gate. At that moment a chauffeur stepped from the garage; his horror-stricken eyes taking in the scene before him; the great dog standing stiff- legged and strangely silent, watching the little youngster who was trustfully toddling forward to play with the big. black teddy-bear. The man stifled a warning cry, for he knew only too well that the sound of his voice would turn Ying Shan into a raging fury. And as he stood there a great miracle was enacted before his eyes. The little fellow toddled confidently forward and. reaching out a hand, laid it on Ying Shan’s head, and presently slipped his little arm around the shaggy neck. As for Ying Shan he seemed to be transformed at the touch of the little hand: the low rumbling growl ceased suddenly, and he trembled from head to foot; after a moment, as the little fellow stood still, suddenly overcome with a sense of his own daring. Ying Shan slowly raised his head and tentatively licked the little face, so close to his own. Mrs. Whitmore, hurriedly summoned from the house, dared not make a sound for fear of rousing the devil in Ying Shan. And so Jack Whitmore found them when he arrived home, hastily called by telephone. But now. little Dick had grown tired and lay curled up in a dusty hollow of the run. his tiny golden head buried in Ying Shan's black ruff. That was the beginning of a friendship which lasted all summer and into the winter. The two were inseparable, little Dick and the lordly Chow went everywhere, and went together. Seeing one, it was safe to assume that the other was within easy calling distance. The greatest change was wrought, perhaps, in Ying Shan; he forgot his old animosity, his hatred of men; he became quiet and peaceful until something seemed to threaten little Dick, when he became his old self, doubly fierce. Then came the night, that night which proved beyond the shadow of a doubt Ying Shan’s right to an immortal niche in the dog’s Hall of Fame. It was a cold, windy night in mid-January, the sky dotted with light, scudding clouds, and a pale moon fitfully lighting the landscape. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore had gone to a theatre, leaving Dick with his nurse. It was scarcely ten o’clock, when from the back of the house came suddenly a great explosion, the rending crash of wood, the smashing of glass, a woman’s shrill scream and then silence; broken immediately by shouts and the sound of running feet, and then the swift crackle of flames, leaping up the gasoline soaked walls of the kitchen. In five minutes the whole lower floor of the house was a seething holocaust, the heat of which drove everyone back. Around and around the house raced a huge black dog. half crazed with fear, searching, search- ing unsuccessfully for his little master. Suddenly, high above the crackle, and roar, and hiss of flames came a cry of distress, a baby call for help. Ying Shan heard and answered; despite the fire-fear burned into his spirit, which bade him turn tail and run, and run. until he had put this terrible place behind him. He bounded straight up the front porch, and through the door, opened by the firemen before the heat drove them back, through the solid wall of flame, and up the stairs to the cooler regions above. It was the work of a second to dash into Dick’s room, and grab the little fellow, already overcome by smoke, and. bed- clothes and all, start back with him. Ying Shan, by this time, was literally on fire, the black coat was smouldering in a dozen places, in a dozen more nothing but the raw skin faced the flames; his lungs were a seething furnace ready to burst open, but still Yigg Shan “carried on.” A thousand generations of fearless ancestors drove him on those last few feet when the great dog was practically dead on his feet. Little Dick’s bedclothes were afire now, but Ying Shan was through that last living wall of flame, and willing hands relieved him of his burden. Little Dick, wrapped and swathed in blankets, was practically unharmed, and revived almost im- mediately ; his first thought was of Ying Shan. (Continued on Page 167) Sjf| THE OPTIMIST THE HUMMING BIRD By Elizabeth Wells, '18 Once on the top of the trees lived a happy fam- ily ; a family of humming birds. Papa and mama, one grown-up humming bird son and one little baby humming bird daughter. The grown-up humming bird son soon flew away and builded him a nest of his own. The little baby humming bird stayed at home and hummed and sang and thrilled all day for she was very happy liccausc the sky was very clear with not a cloud in it. She had worms enough to cat. not enough to make her fat hut sufficient to feed her withal. She had feathers to clothe her. not a care in the world and all of birdom marvelled at her carefreeness. Now way down in little humming bird’s heart was a desire to be tragic and to have the world say. What a great sorrow little humming bird has to bear.' But with it all she sang merrily. The little bird grew up and by this time she had the desire to fly far from the parental tree top out into the wide world. On a big tree top in the midst of a village square the little bird made her nest and preened her feathers waiting for adventure and romance. First to call came big Mr. Oriole, quite the social lion among the birds. As humming bird pleased his fastidious eye he offered her the privi- lege of making his nest her home. Now little -humming bird was preened for conquest, not to l e conquered, so she chirped out sorrowfully she de- sired not the privilege—watched him depart with tearless eye and made ready for new conquest The robin, the bluebird, the sparrow, the crow, villain, and fine gentleman begged little humming bird a place in her nest but all she turned away with a parting quirk and hummed merrily on. thanking God for the sky. the breezes that caressed her feathers, the rain that brought forth the worms and the sun that awakened her in the morning Still her wish had not materialized—that wish to be tragic. And she was happily melancholy over the fact. One day an the horizon appeared a black speck. The humming bird became interested. It Ux� k the form of a bird, but a strange new bird. Its feathers were ragged, its claws long, its beck un sharpened and yet it flew in a straighter line than the other birds. The straightness of line de termines a bird’s mentality. It flew nearer, came directly to humming bird’s nest and told her that he had flown over the seas from the green shores of Ireland. The journey had been fatiguing and many times he was tempted to give it all up; to say the dickens with the world and to drop into the ocean. But something spurred him on and that something was little humming bird. Hum ming bird was flattered by his sudden declaration of love and the fact that he did not wait to be invited to build a nest in the tree tops but without a word constructed a rude habitation. That was all that was necessary as his entire time was span with little humming bird. The little bird grew brighter and brighter and chirped and hummed louder than ever before because in her little birdy heart love had found a place. In the morning her chirps were especially lond in order to awaken the sleeping one in the adjoining nest. The stranger bird waxed well and exceedingly strong and in time became the leader of all the birds in the surrounding trees. Little humming bird’s heart was exceedingly glad because she had turned the tired traveler into a prosperous humming bird The stranger begged little humming bird to share his nest and share it soon, but little humming bird wanted to be alone with her new-found joy, love, and wanted to prepare herself for her new home in the tree top, so she put off the happy mating for a year in order to settle and clean herself for the appr« aching happiness. In the meantime a pretty female rohin occupied the neighboring tree and one «lay the stranger dis- covered that the robin was a pretty, peppy, little bird and he payed her a visit. She amused him with her chatter and he came and came again. Little humming bird’s song grew softer and softer and the sad note she so often desired crept in and her heart was heavy. She would not show her heart to the world so with head high she chirped lou«Ier than ever before ind the neighboring birds hearing, said Little humming bird seems to be chanting a miserere. Her heart became so heavy she thought it would break her frail little body, so she flew away to her home in the country tree tops. Mamina and papa bird took the heart-heavy bird under their wings and explained that tragedies so desired always came and since she wished it upon herself she must make the best of it and not make others unhappy. Little humming bird put on a sad little smile and sallied forth in the world to cheer up those less fortunate than she. So it you pass by a house and hear a humming bird singing you will know that there resides therein a blind, lame or halt little boy or girl. And the stranger bird? what of him? Who can tell? 37 THE OPTIMIST 1 THE WAY THINGS HAPPEN By Sylvia S. Strauss Forty-five years ago in the tiny village of Kos- tova near the River Onega, a small colony of shacks could be seen. This colony had just been founded by some Jews and Gentiles who sought refuge from a pogrom. Here these simple peas- ants hoped to live in peace, till the ground, and make a livelihood for themselves and their off spring. Among these settlers was a young couple, Joshua Russola and his wife Hannah. These two had been united according to Russian law and their early married life was one of dreams, flimsy dreams for the future out of which nothing would come. But still they clung to their dreams as young people arc wont to do, building beautiful castles in the air. each upheld by that fragile thread of imagination. Two years had passed since Joshua and his wife had first settled in the tiny village. Since its settlement the village had grown. Shouting, laugh- ing boys and girls fillet! its tiny streets. Friendship was born, budded, blossomed and ripened into love. Romance was in this tiny village. Every- where could be seen the touch of lovely nature. The fields, in the early spring of the year, were tilled during the daytime by the young men and their fathers, and in the evening, here as in every other land, love was made under the light of the same old moon. It was at this time of the year that something came into the life and household of Joshua and his wife; something that was tiny, and warm; something that could be caressed: something that filled the mother heart with joy. and caused the father’s chest to swell and a song to rise to his lips. The child was named Ivan. Ivan grew steadily under the watchful eye of his mother, and. holding on to the strong, toil- worn hand of his proud father, he learned to place his feet firmly on the ground, and thru his proud parent’s guidance he gradually learned to walk. Ivan grew as never a child had grown be- fore. so thought his doting parents. His cheeks were the color of roses, his haven black hair as soft as the fairy silk, and his dark skin as smooth as only a child's can be. Ivan grew, and after a two years’ stay in the workl. another something entered the Russola home which put small Ivan's nose out of joint. This other something was soft and pink and warm: it squealed when it was dis- pleased and gurgled pleasantly when a little un- seen fairy whispered a delightful secret to it. It was something which caused the mother undue pride and it was named Miriam. Miriam grew as did her dark-haired brother, only Miriam was a startling contrast to Ivan for Miriam had skin that was soft and white, with the blush of roses in her cheeks, eyes which looked as tho they were really bits of heaven, and hair which resembled the golden flax woven by the elves. Miriam grew, but it was her mother’s hand which guided the small faltering footsteps which the baby feet first attempted. It was the mother who held the baby tight on her breast and crooned soft Rus- sian lullabies to her tiny babe. Two years more elapsed and on a sunshiny morning in September. Miriam, a chubby child of three, was scat standing in the doorway wav- ing good-by to her sturdy, big brother, who. with his father, was going to alter, for the first time, the realms of knowledge, the Russian public school. Tears glistated on the mother’s checks as she waved good-by to her eldest born, her son, who was going to a place far away, from which he might never return. For the Russian govern- ment is ever hungry for youthful blood for its armies. With a sob. the mother tore herself from her youngest, flew down the rough path and clasped her robust youngster to her breast. Covering his tiny face with passionate kisses and hot tears and sobbing, Good-by, my Ivan, make good. You arc having advantages which neither your father nor I have had. Make good, my Ivan, and may God bless you. Time passed and letters were few and far between and the anxious mother heard little of her son, who was now being trained by the officers of the Czar in a prominent Russian military academy. In the meantime, back at the settlement, little Miriam had entered the village school and with the help of her teacher was learning and helping her illiterate parents to master the in- tricacies of the Russian alphabet. The little piece of ground in the back of the house had flourished and paid the hard-working Joshua well. His rude cabin had been improved until it was now a respectable looking house. His wife and daughter were two of the best dressed people in the village, his son was attatding a pay-institution, a great military academy, and Joshua Russola was recognized as one of the most influential men in the village. One day a letter came to the homestead of the Russolas announcing that Master Ivan Russola had received permission to return home for a short visit before entering the Russian Imperial Army. 38 THE OPTIMIST IW The great day arrived. Assembled at the central place in the village were all the leading folk of the small community, (iospodin and Gospoja Rus- sola aixl «laughter Miriam. among the foremost. Miriam, now a tall, well-dressed girl of eleven, was standing expectantly on the tips of her small red boots, listening to the rumble of approaching carriage wheels, awaiting the approach of the big brother of whom she heard much, but knew little. A moment of suspense, as the carriage dashed around the curve, and came to a stop before the excited country group. A moment of agony as an erect, soldierly figure dismounted from the car- riage and with flashing «lark eyes looked around dazed, without a sign of recognition on his face. A moment of intense feeling as the boy turning to the driver, and addressing him in a well mod- ulated. respectful tone. said. Are you sure, sir, that this is the right place? Then came a moment of utmost joy. as with a cry. the excited mother tore loose from the crowd, ami rushing toward her boy, cried, Ivan! Mother, my mother!” and with a long, choking sol), the boy flung himself into his mother's arms, hugged her tight, laughing, with tears in his eyes, as she rained kisses upon his upturned face. This was his mother whom he had not seen for years, and who now showered blessings upon him—his own mother! He turned next to his father, who greeted him in a husky voice, and hugged him close, and last, but not least, he turned to his sister Miriam, of whom he had little recollection. Such a happy reunion was never witnessed be- fore or after in the little village bf Kostova. and as the villagers escorted him to his home, he felt a pleasant tingling in his heart, a sob rose to his lips as he vowed, then and there, to serve for the rest of his life, his country and the woman who had borne him. whom he loved and revered—his mother. Never was such a night of feasting and merri- ment held in the tiny village, never did vodka flow so freely, nor was wit ever so much appreciated. Never had the people of the village known such a good time, nor had the mother and father felt so proud. When the clock struck twelve, however, the merriment subsided and the villagers returned to their homes. Lights shone here and there, blink- ing on and off. until finally the last light was ex- tinguished and the entire village had retired for a night of peace and restfulness. The stars twinkled merrily to and fro. and the moon cast its rays on a quiet world. When sud- denly. down the road was heard a martial tread and a voice issuing commands. Orders, bloody curses and wild threats filled the air. And ere the clock had struck the stroke of four something had happened in Kostova which changed the course of the quiet stream of the village life. Out of the stillness of the night came the com- mand, Halt! An echo of boots on the dry street answered the command. Then all was still. But the stillness was again broken by the sound of a pair of clumping boots mi the broad, wooden stairs, ami a knock was heard which echoed thru the narrow streets and caused lights to flash here and there. All was still. Another knock, and then was heard the voice of Hannah Russola. asking, “What is it you want, and who arc you? A volley of profanity followed these questions while the intruder announced that he was an of- ficer of the Czar and demanded lodging for him- self and his tr x ps thruout the night. I'm sorry, but I cannot accommodate you. came the answer from the lips of Mother Rus- sola. “Dare you refuse an officer of the Imperial Army ? You-------” But here the door was thrown open and the light shone full upon the young, supple figure of Ivan, as he said. “Here. sir. at your service, sir. as he raised his hand to his head in respectful salute. Who in ------ are you?” growled the officer. I am about to enter the Russian Army, sir. I am graduating from the Russian Academy this year. “You impudent, young cub! To---------with you. the officer cried, as he delivered a violent kick, which threw Ivan across the fl x r. The officer pushed his way boldly into the house and mounted the stairs to where the pretty young mother sat clasping her daughter close to her. He drew the terrified child from her moth- er s arms and with one violent push sent her flying across the room. He seated himself on the bid next to the thinly clad Hannah and blowing his breath, which smelled vilely of whisky, into her face, began to talk of love to her in a most profane manner. Ivan grasping his gun had mean- while mounted the stairs and stood open-mouthed in the hall listening to the insults that this officer of the Czar’s was showering on his mother. Would he act like this cur. after he had seen service in the Imperial Army of the Czar? Would lie too become hardened and act like this man? Woukl he too- ? But here his meditations were broken by a wild scream that issued from his mother's throat. He mounted the last step, rushed into the room, aimed, and—bang! A flash of fire, a harsh curse, the thud of a body on the floor, and all was still, except for the heavy breathing of the woman on 39 SeTl the “OPTIMI S T 1 the bed, and the whimpering of the child in the corner. The door opened, and in walked Joshua, rubbing his eves sleepily, but asking with bated breath what it was alf about. He looked in amazement at Ivan as his son stood petrified, his eyes glued on the figure of the man lying prone before him, from whose broad back a stream of red blood was already flowing, his son, who stood there with the smoke still coming from the muzzle of his gun. Deftly taking the instrument of death from his son’s nerveless fingers, Joshua stood there just as his boy had stood, with eyes riveted on the ghastly figure before him. A loud crash sounded on the stairs as another officer mounted them. With one glance he took in the situation and leveling the muzzle of his revolver he pulled the trigger at the same instant that a terrified scream rose from all throats, and Joshua Russola lay dying next to his son’s victim. Ivan, rushing to his father, fell on his neck and kissed his father, promising his father 'midst many tears to act as his mother's provider and swearing to be a father to his sister and a hus- band to his mother. But the soldier's sympathies were not with the boy. and as he grabbed him by the scruff of the neck and uttered an oath, he flung Ivan into the opposite corner of the room, while with his foot he roughly turned over the body of the «lying man. Hannah—Ivan—Miriam, good-by,” gasptrd the victim. Then his eyes closed, his muscles re- laxed. his heart stopped its beating, and Joshua Russola pass«?d from this life. News of the killing of Joshua Russola spread thru the little countryside like wildfire, Great ex- citement reigned in the heretofore settled little village. The lights which had twinkled so merrily a few minutes before were stealthily extinguished and the little community waited breathlessly for the next move to be made. They did not wait long, for soon was heard the harsh voice of the officer of the Czar de- manding more lodging, and the refusal which he received was answered by a spit of flame and a dull thud as another Russian peasant passed into eternity. The lust for blood was in these beasts as they marchcrl thru the village shooting at everything they saw, trampling down the growing fields, in- sulting the women, massacring children, leaving destruction in their wake. The blood of the country folk was up and afire: a new light gleamed in their eyes as each male grasped his revolver and went out into the road to fight these vile creatures who had de- stroyed the peace of their little village, these beasts who had devastated their homes. Ivan Russola stood before the door of his h«� use, his small hands grasping the weapon of death which he held. With head high, and lips compressed, he helped his neighbors defend their homes. It seemed as tho the wrath of God had de- scended upon the little village of Kostova, bul- lets whisthrd thru the air and everywhere were the prone bodies of men moaning and groaning in the intense agony of their wounds. The lights which burst from the star shells every now and then lit up the terrible scenes of massacre in the tiny village. Meanwhile, Hannah had clothed herself and her daughter in very dark clothes, so that they might not be seen in the blackness of night. Ivan was safe, in his military uniform, and with his gun he might easily be mistaken for a soldier in the Imperial Army. Gathering her few precious possessions together, and tying them in a black bag. Hannah called softly to her son, Ivan we arc going to leave our home, if God will grant it we'll do it in safety. Go around to the rear. Holding his rifle before him, Ivan crept on his hands and knees over the ground. Suddenly his hand struck something slimy and warm. A star shell which had just burst showed him that it was a pool of bl(x d which was flowing freely from a wound in the back of a soldier of the Imperial Army. Ivan lay still until the light had vanished, then he crept up to the body of the dead soldier, possessed himself of the dead man’s hat. ami lightly drew the small revolver from its case and appropriated it as his own. Then he took the blood, which was still on his hand, and smeared it over his face, so that if another star shell should burst and he had to fall with his face upward he woukl look like a dead man. Then he proceeded to the rear of the house, where he met his mother, who on seeing him and mistaking him for a soldier of the Czar, let out a short scream. Do not fear, mother, soothed Ivan, “It is I. Ivan, your son.” Ivan, you are wounded,” gaspe«l his terrified mother. When he explained what he had «lone, she said. But. come now, let us kneel and ask God to guide us safely across the border. Another shell which burst, and showered light over the little village showed the pale faces of the three figures as they knelt on the rear steps an l raised their v« iccs in supplication to God. Creeping along the ground they managed to make a little progress and bv the next morning 40 I the optimist £2!] had reached the neighboring town. Concealing themselves in some bushes along the road they partook of the little food which Hannah had brought and rested in order to continue their journey as night fell. Every night the little party trod wearily over the rough roads till the dawn broke across the eastern sky. then they would seek shelter in the bushes and when night fell continue their tire some journey. When the family had crossed the Russian bor- derline, Hannah sold the beautiful diamond which Joshua had given her before their marriage, in order to pay their fare on the rude train which was to carry them to the seaboard. When Hannah reached France she sold the rest of her jewels, to which the most wonderful senti- ments were attached, and secured passage for her- self and her family on a huge steamer. That night the stars twinkled out of a black sky, all was quiet, the man in the moon looked down and saw, on the lower deck of a huge ship bound for America, a woman and two children as they knelt in prayer, raising their voices in thanks to Him who had guided them safely so far, and asking that He guide them safely to the great country of America, their land of promise. Pals at South Side High By Joseph ( kef.n rkrc As lonely years will lie between And ever multiply, Our thoughts will travel hack to you And days we were together here, Those merry days you know; To things we did and thought and said— Our hearts were all aglow— We mingled all in friendship true, In loyalty, you bet. And tho we wander far apart. Those days we’ll ne’er forget And memory, sweet memory Will longingly outcry Those joyful and oh happy days. We spent at South Side High. You Know the Feeling By Sam Bix'Mf.xfeld Does your heart jump at the sight of her. And does your pulse quicken too? Then boy. you’ve got the symptoms of love, I have them, so why not you? Docs she gaze at you with those eyes of her’s, And docs she give you that smile? If so I know how you feel at the time, ’Way we all do once in a while I You feel as if they could shoot you down While you defended her; You'd come up grinning, the way you went down, And then you’d slay the cur! I know the feeling for I get it at times, And I get it pretty strong. I can not eat, neither can I get sleep,— We all get it. old or young. She may be pretty but ever so dumb. But who gives a care to that? As long as you feel that she wrote Welcome,” Expressly for you on the mat. If your heart jumps at the sight of her, And your pulse doth quicken too. Then boy, you’ve got the symptoms of love, I get them, so why not you? Dejection By Jerome C. El sexberg, '22 Painless, joyless lifeless, dull Is my heart. Tis only full W’ith a vast and all—pervading void. All my life glides by before me And the Past doth hover o’er me. Mindful of the deeds I’ve done. How the Future sneers and snickers! How my waning rush-light flickers! Oh. my race remains unrun! Who can know the utter sorrow That forgets the coming morrow, Daily duties leaves undone! Strike! oh Lord! with crashing thunder Break my mighty bands asunder. Flood my soul with living light! The Needed Guide By Ark am Ai.bkrt Neger, ’17 I. The piano (priestly servant of the sleeping Orpheus) Never of its own accord sends music through the air; For always there must be the patient, skillful pianist. Who with tender skill and pure grace touches notes so fair. II. The pianist (justly proud that he can always render Music that inspires in him the pleasure to play on) Is rightly hut the guide that leads the eager piano In its singing—without pianist all sweet tones arc gone. in. So also is the human body ever waiting For a wiser guide to lead it gently everywhere; And surely, is not Spirit, or the Soul, the factor That shall show the clearer way to all good deeds, and rare? 41 IfreTl t HE OPTIMIST YE SCHOOL GOSSIPE By Jerome C. What is this that 1 see before me? A dagger— I mean a postal-card?” Will you kindly send us at once I he following informal ion: Address?—Life's little jokes—they send a post- card to my home and then ask me for my ad- dress. That's as bad as a friend of mine in 1-os Angeles who writes at the foot of each letter, I-ct me know if this reaches you safely!” Occupation?—Work—which reminds of a col- lege professor of psychology who came upon a hard-working Irishman toiling bare-headed in the street. “Don’t you know, said the professor, that to work in the hot sun without a hat is bad for your brains? D’ye think. answered the Irishman, “that Oi’d be on this job if Oi had any brains?” Married?—I don’t remember. Wife's Name?—Mrs. Attended What Higher Institutions?—Look over the police records of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Naming all three states reminds me of the joke one of my profs tells about a colored bootlegger who was just about three jumps ahead of pursuing prohibition agents. He came running into the station at top speed, just pausing enough to ask the station-agent: “Say, bo, gimme a ticket fo’ the fastest train to leave dis yerc town. “Sorry,” replied the station-agent, “she left fif- teen minutes ago. but I can give you a ticket for another to Don’ gimme no other ticket, jes’ show me what track she left on! Degrees?—Say. give me time: I just got out of school last year, altho it does seem about as long as King “Tut” was asleep. Athletic or Other Record?—I don’t like to boast, but Chief McRcll says that I’m the best second-story man in three states. What Part Did You Play in the War?—Way Ei sf.nbf.ro, ’22 Ixack in the dear, dead days beyond recall—why I read the Literary Digest diligently, desiring a double-edged debate on the disastrous deliberations of a despot in the other hemisphere. (“D is a very hard letter to use in alliteration.) lore Many Copies of this Issue Do You Wish? —Oh. I’m reckless, send me one. f.o.b. Will You Help i’s by Sending Material for this Number?—No. I won’t. What do you think I am—as my friend Don Marquis, the famous columnist, once said: If anyone tells a joke, we shall consider ourselves insulted. So I’ll proceed to insult someone by saying. Between his collar button and the sidewalk, he is the biggest student in South Side. We tripped the light, fantastic toe In Milton's days. Now bolder. We do the shimmy—that is. shake. The light fantastic shoulder. It’s all right to be cheerful, but even a sunny disposition may have an eclipse. Which reminds me of a joke told to me by an overseas man. On the night of Armistice a negro trooper met some hilarious Frenchmen. Next morning he was up before his captain, charged with intoxication. Young man.” scowled the captain, “you’ve got a mighty g« od record, and I’m sorry. Have you any excuse to offer for this outbreak? “I ain’t got no excuse, please, cap’ll, said the culprit, but 1’se done got a good reason.” A reason. answered his captain. What is it?” “Well, cap’n.” the dusky soldier said, I’sc dunno dc English io' it, but de bunch I met las’ night called it ‘encore.’ ’’ Don’t shoot! It’s better to have two good men on earth, than an extra angel in heaven. O sweet and tender blossom. Of Heaven’s sweet blue air: You arc a daughter of the gods. So petite and debonair. TO YOU Your face is like the lily. So very pure and white; Your eyes arc like the bluebird’s. Always sparkling with delight. You resemble a chic narcissus. Blooming in the dale: Unlike the dark-hued tree-tops. O’er which night spreads a veil. Your hair is like the grain. O’er which the sun doth shine; But your lips arc like the ruby red. And. will they some time, meet with mine? 42 THE OPTIMIST Editors Chairman—Nathan Rubin Jack Feldman Helen Teimer David Sobo Harold Kay Seymour J. Hirsch ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DRAMATIC CLUB One of our oldest, and certainly one of our most successful clubs is the Dramatic (■fib This organization, begun very early in the his- tory of our school, is one whose progress is both interesting and instructive to review. The first meeting of the club was held in the year 1913 under the supervision of Mr. Howe. The first election, held at that meeting, resulted in the presidency being given to Alex- ander Steinsitz and the vice-presidency to Jacoh Fox. while Jesse Allison was successful as first secretary and treasurer. With these as executives, the club immediate- ly set to work on its first play, A Trial by Jury.” This is a delightful farce, written by Gilbert and Sullivan, and was successfully per- formed by our juvenile actors, Mary Potter, R. Graham Huntington. Jesse Allison, William Herman. Edward Mason, and Herman Novich taking the most important roles. Since this play was so successful, the club, early in 1915, decided to present another. Mr. Howe, however, resigned from his position of faculty adviser, and was succeeded by Dr. Austin, who was the coach of this next play. “The Magistrate, a three-act comedy by Sir Arthur W. Pinero. Needless to say, this was a success. Can you conceive a venture of South Side’s Dramatic Club which would not be? Indeed, on the evening of March 25, 1915, South Side’s auditorium was crowded to overflowing with those who desired to witness this great achievement. Stellar parts were taken by William Herman. Max Saslow. Jesse Allison, Charles Simons, Edward Amada, R. Graham Huntington, Edna Klein, and Freda Harris. The next play given was George Broadhurst's What Happened to Jones” presented on April 13. 1916. Once more the auditorium was filled. This drama, with its witty dialogues and side- splitting humor, was one which everyone was sure to enjoy. The main character, Jones, played by Isadore Amada, was a hymn-book and play- ing card salesman who seemed always to Ik. in embarrassing situations, but who, nevertheless, had a habit of getting out of these difficulties as well as getting into them. The supporting cast consisted of David Stein- sitz, Helene Dana, Elizabeth Wells, Eleanor Johnson. Herman Shapiro. Edna Klein. Samuel Rothbard, Mary Cobb. Victor Leibowitch, Ralph Shapiro, Edward Hosp, and Roma Hcddcn. In December of this year there was given a one-act playlet, Christmas Chimes, whose cast consisted entirely of novices. It was now decided to give one large play a year. Accordingly, a play. Why Smith Left Home, was presented on April 25. 1917. This play was another of George Broadhurst's com- edies. Its droll acting and humorous dialogues rivalled the preceding play in their wittincss. Among the notables of this play were Herman Shapiro. Elizabeth Wells. Victor Leibowitch. Sam Rothbard. Edward Hosp. Eleanor Johnson, Helene Englander. Rose Pavlotslcy, Sylvia Kussy, Kathryn Dupont, and Lucille Rostow. This comedy, also, was a howling success. The year of 1918, however, seems to have T H E OPTIMIST marked a lull in the work, for no play was presented. This was made up. however, by the splendid production. Stop. Thief!” presented on March 26. 1919. This play, written by Car- lyle Moore, was coached by Mr. Joyce. Dr. Austin being too busy with the Junior College play to attend to it at this time. The cast in- cluded Herbert (“Dutch ) Weissmuller, Helene Englander. Charles Landano, Joanne Fischer. Joe Franks, John Clancey. Milton Lange, Esther Farber, Dorothy Goldsmith, Ruth Katzen, and Evelyn MeWhood. Roses of Tara,” written entirely by Mr. Joyce, was our next play. The setting of the play is in Ireland. It is the story of Lieutenant Byrne, of the American Army, who visits the Levines, and falls in love with Helen. Byrne is suspected of being a German spy, but later this is proved to be false. The next scene shows us the lientenant’s dream which is supposed to take place about 300 A. D. He imagines “Princess Helene” accepts his love. The last act brings him back to reality, and he finds his dream has come true. In the cast of this play were Helene Eng- lander, Esther Farber, Elizabeth MaeGowan, Jerome Jaeger, Sidney Simandi, Frank Iannelli, and Herman Rice. The next year, it was decided to try work on Shakespeare. Accordingly, one of the best productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” ever acted by students was presented on Decem- ber 8 and 9, 1920. There was much fine acting in this play as well as in the others. Main roles were taken by Martin Flusscr, Elmer Klein, Estelle Walzcr, Elizabeth MaeGowan. Herman Rice. Mabel Hoffman, Helen Trautwein, Wil- son Tucker, and Donald Lewis. Of course you remember Clarence,” that de- lightful play by Booth Tarkington, presented in 1921. Henry Gerber, as Clarence, and Margue- rite Aronson were especially good, as well as Reva Mucha, Morris Auerbach. Benjamin Cohen, Sol Cohen, and Anne Abrams in the other major roles. Twelfth Night, our most recent production, was also a great success. You all remember this play; need we call to your mind the great act- ing of Herbert Ellcnd, Edna Slesingcr, Reva Mucha, Peggy Aronson, William Leff, Anne Abrams, Herman Rice, Seymour Hirsch, Benj- amin Cohen, and Betty Huntington? Thus it may be seen that this club, with its almost ten years of good work, has been a suc- cess from the start, and it certainly has a bril- liant future before it. We all hope that it may always be one of the foremost and best achieve- ments of the school. HISTORY OF THE CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB The Chess and Checker Club, a well known school activity under the wing of the General Organization, was first organized in March, 1914. The first officer was Samson Freiman and the initial club adviser was Mr. Sheppard. Great efforts were exerted by the club exec- utive to develop the club and after the primary arrangements were made the club adjourned for the summer vacation. During the month of December, 1914, the club was reorganized. Samson Freiman was re-elected president. Cornelius Jayson was elected to the office of vice-president and Herman B. Wcckstcin was put in charge of the club’s minutes. At this time the General Organization took an active interest in the club and presented it with five sets of chess. The next meeting of the club was held on January 14, 1915 and arrangements were made to conduct a tournament for the school students. A spirited series of games were the result of the tournament, which en- tered through the whole team. In October, 1915, the club reorganized for the new term and successful candidates for office were Leon Hoffman, president; Paul Gipfcl, vice-president, and Maurice Portuguese, secre- tary. During the administration of these of- ficers further developments were made in re- gard to tournaments. When in February, 1916, the club renewed activities John Albert was elected president, Ira Katchen vice-president and Alexander Avidon secretary. President Albert appointed a committee consisting of Harry Rech, Maurice Portuguese and Leon F. Hoffman for arrangement of school contests. The activities of the club were slight during the period of the World War but in October, 1919, the organization was revived. Those in charge of the activities were Joseph Harrison, president: Emil Mintz. vice-president, and Rich- ard Handler, secretary. Further movements toward scholastic interest were started and continued during the next term under super- vision of President Richard Handler, Vice-pres- ident Herman Rice and Secretary Henry Davis. During a successful term of office the officers led the club and the following term Herman Rice was elected president, Morris Hclprin was 44 THE OPTIMIST elected to vicc-presidcntey and Irving Dollingcr was appointed to record the meeting doings. The attendance at the meetings of that term showed that the Chess and Checker Club was becoming an important branch of the General Organization. Mr. Hartman, as adviser, did much to make the meetings entertaining and served well in the capacity. During the next term president. Max Wiener, Irving Dollinger as vice-president and Sol Cohen as secretary, presided over the meetings of a very import- ant club. The following terms the Chess and Checker Club was in charge of Milton Wurzcl, pres- ident ; (ieorge Rosen, vice-president, and Nath- an Ostrofsky, secretary. President Wurzcl ap- pointed an executive committee at the next meeting which did good work. During the next few weeks an elimination contest was conducted to ascertain the most capable players for repre- senting South Side in tournaments with other schools such as Central, Barringer and Hast Side High Schools of Newark, also Battin, Hast Orange and Plainfield High Schools. South Side was well represented by the team consist- ing of Irving Dollinger. Joseph Gorcwitz, Carl Berkow, I. Bernard Harkavy, and Abraham Harkavy, and finished second to Battin in the league. When the Inter-Scholastic Chess League was formed George Levine, a South Sider, was elected president and showed great executive ability. In October, 1922, Nathan Rubin %vas elected to presidency, Seymour Hirsch was successful in the vice-presidency competition and Carl Berkow was appointed recorder of club activ- ities. Great accomplishments were shown by the leaders and the interest in the club in- creased. During this term, a chess team consisting of I. Bernard Harkavy, captain; Carl Berkow. Joseph Gorcwitz, Abraham Harkavy, Jack Ncuss, and Morris Stein, was entered in the Intcrscholastic Chess League of New Jersey. This year, the league was made up of Central, Paterson, Battin. East Orange, Harrison and South Side. Our repre- sentatives were Joseph Gorcwitz and Carl Ber- kow, president and secretary respectively. After the season’s tournament it was seen that South Side had won the championship for the year 1923, with Central second. Together with this title, came a handsome silver loving cup, which was donated to the league by L. Bamberger Co. Ten years of effort have marked seemingly wonders in the club for its membership has increased from a scant dozen to more than the half century mark, and it is assured that the Chess and Checker Club will continue to be a leading school activity. HISTORY OF THE The debating club was organized in 1914 under the leadership of Miss Swett.' The first del ate that was held was on March 31 of the same year in the music room. The question under debate was Resolved, That Moving Pic- tures Do More Harm Than Good.” There were only about twelve members present, so one can readily sec how the club has pro- gressed. On May 5 the club held another meeting during which many extemporaneous speeches were held. No officers were elected as yet and the teacher in charge acted as pres- ident. On October 2, 1914, in room 57, the club met for its first meeting of the new term and elected Thelma Judd for president, Charles Simmons for vice-president and Frederick Waltzman for secretary. Mr. Wakefield then had charge of the club and at this meeting he gave a short talk urging more members to at- tend the meetings and to join the club. The next debate was held in the assembly on the question Resolved, That the Open Shop is Beneficial to Society. Many attended this de- DEBATING CLUB bate and the increase certainly showed that the club was progressing. The debaters on the above topic were H. J. Wcckstcin and J. Kaltcr for the affirmative and S. Finkel and Simmons for the negative. After much discussion the judges awarded the decision to the affirmative. During the next few meetings many debates and extemporaneous speeches were held which were of great benefit to those who heard them. All the important topics during that time were discussed pro and con. The next term, Febru- ary, 1915, showed a decided increase in the membership of the club. Thelma Judd was elected to lead the club, while her assistants were Frederick Grocl, vice-president and Jacob Kaltcr, secretary. A program committee was also appointed. During the next month the program committee arranged some very inter- esting meetings. Some of the debates were on Canadian Reciprocity,” That the President's Term Be Six Years With No Reclection. and That a Commission Government Be Estab- lished in Newark.” It was also discussed by Mr. Steward that we would enter a team in the IfrgTl THE OPTIMIST Rutgers League. This speech helped to in- crease the membership considerably. During the next week Mr. Steward and A. Goldfinger went to New Brunswick to arrange a debate. The debate was arranged and South Side competed in its first interscholastic debate with New Brunswick High School. The topic under discussion was “Resolved, That Congress Should Pass a Federal Law Prohibiting the Importation, Manufacture ami Sale of Intox- icating Liquors.” South Side returned vic- torious. On October 11, 1915, the officers of the new term were elected. The successful candidates were Jacob Kaltcr, president; Adrian Stevens, vice-president, and Ira Katchcn, secretary. The interest in the club this term far surpassed all other terms. Many interesting debates as usual, were on the program of each meeting. A very interesting debate was held on November 2. 1915, between Maurice Maurer and Ira Katchcn. who upheld the negative on the question “Re- solved. That New Jersey should have a literacy test for voters.” The affirmative of the topic was debated upon by Alex Slavitt and Adrian Stevens. The negative proved victorious. The new officers for the next semester were elected on October 24. 1916, in Room 4. Alex- ander Goldfingcr was elected to the position of presidency; Selma Sternick was elected vice- president. while the position of secretary was bestowed upon Alexander Avidon. Many in- teresting meetings were held and try-outs for the debating team took place. The successful candidates were Fred Groel, Alexander Avidon and Charles Handler. South Side was entered in a triangular league composed of Barringer. East Orange and South Side. South Side won the championship of this league with victories over each of its opponents. The first meeting of the new term, October 16, 1917, began with thirty-eight members at- tending the meeting. The election of officers was the first thing to take place. Charles Handler was elected president, Bcda Becker was elected vice-president and Maurice Wigoer secretary. On November 20 the preliminaries for the school debate on December 15 were held. It was also announced that a Declamation Contest was to be held at Central High School. New officers were elected in November. 1918. Charles Polk was put at the helm as president. A. Jacobson vice-president, and Emma Volk as secretary. A regular meeting day was adopted namely, the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. David B. Abramson, one of the best debaters South Side ever had. was elected president the following term, with Robert Silbernian as vice- president and Emma Volk as secretary. The tryouts for the team were held and David B. Abramson, Robert Silbernian and Max Weiner were the victorious candidates, with Ralph Jacobson as alternate. Many topics of the day were debated at each meeting, some of the topics being Resolved. That the Senate should approve the proposed plan for the League of Nations. Resolved, That the United States Government should own and operate the railroads of this country. This last named topic was the one discussed when South Side debated against East Orange. East Orange upheld the affirmative while South Side the negative. The affirmative won two votes to one. A meeting was held on June 2, 1919, which adopted a new constitution and which was the last meeting of the term. On October 7, 1919, the club met in its first meeting of the term. Robert Silbcrman was elected president, Max Green vice-president and Miss Volk secretary. On October 21 there were several three minute speeches given by members of the club. A mock trial was held in room 4 on January 16. 1920, which proved a great success. Robert Silbernian was the judge, Max Green and Joseph Harrison attorneys- at-law and Cooperman. who was charged for murder. Due to the lateness of the hour the case was dismissed before any definite decision was reached. On October 19, 1920, the club elected new of- ficers for the new term. Joseph Harrison was elected president. Nathan VVeisfield vice-pres- ident and Miss Adelman secretary. On Novem- ber 3 a meeting of the club was held and ex- temporaneous speaking comprised the program. At the next meeting the life and qualities of Theodore Roosevelt were read and talked about. A very interesting debate was held on November 22 on Resolved. That Jitneys Be abolished where they compete with already es- tablished trolley lines.” Miss Ianclli and Mr. Warner upheld the negative of this subject while Miss Matross and Mr. Malcow defended the affirmative. The judges awarded the de- cision to the affirmative. Room 57 represented a court room on Janu- ary 11, 1921. A mock trial took place and these trials always prove very interesting. It was announced at this meeting that tryouts for the team would be held in the near future. On February 11, 1921, the tryouts were held in the 46 THE QPTIM I S T w| assembly and the successful candidates were Joseph Harrison. Joseph Schotland. Frank Waxman and Hazel Kussy. Miss Kussy was the first girl in the history of South Side to earn a place on the South Side's varsity debat ing team. A debate was arranged with Rattin on the question Resolved, That the open shop should be established and maintained.” South Side upheld the negative of this question and Battin the affirmative. South Side was vic- torious three votes to none. Debates were held during the various meetings and the club adourned till the next term. Max Weiner was elected to guide the club for the coming term. Morris Warner was to be his assistant and Clara Matross was elected to record all the happenings of the club. In March. 1922. a new team was chosen which was composed of William Borman, Vladimir Bukc- toff. Cicorgc Levine and Leonard F.mnicr- glick as rebuttal speaker. On the 24th of March 1 we had a debate with Passaic on Resolved, That the United States should cancel its war debts as a part of our contribution to the world war.” South Side upheld the affirmative of the ques- tion while Passaic upheld the negative. The negative was victorious two to one. The officers of the club the following term were: President, Vladimir BuketofiF; vice-pres- ident. Jerome Kisenberg and secretary Clara Matross. Among some of the debates held this term among the members were “Resolved, That the coal miners are justified in striking. Resolved. That Chinese exclusion act be done away with and a restriction act replace italso Resolved. That Newark’s railroad shall be under public control.” This takes us thru the year 1922. The club has progressed in a manner to be proud of and let us all keep up the good work so that all the clubs and activities in South Side will ad- vance and never slide back. THE ORCHESTRA The South Side Orchestra was organized in October, 1913, under the direction of Mr. Mc- Whood. It consisted of twenty-six members and contained only six different instruments: violins and violas, cello, flute, a French horn and a piano. John Stein was the first concert- master of this orchestra which appeared in public for the first time at the dedication of the present South Side High School. We have now assembled fifty-seven students. who con- stitute an orchestra which contains eleven dif- ferent kinds of musical instruments, and has proved to be one of the most successful groups of this sort which has ever existed in the State of New Jersey. In 1913 the orchestra assisted at the first production staged by the Dramatic Club, a comic opera entitled. Trial by Jury. By the following year however they had attained the dignity of thirty pieces, and Mr. MeWhood had also selected a string quartet and a Girls' Glee Club. These three groups held a most enjoy- able musicalc at South Side during December. 1914. Our musicians took part in the Music Festival held at the Armory in 1916. and later received honorable mention at a musical contest taking place at Central, in which all the New Jersey high schools participated. At this time the orchestra also furnished music in connection with the weekly assembly exercises. They had gained a steadily increasing reputation and were afforded a cordial welcome wherever they ap- peared. but as the patriotic South Siders re- sponded to the call for service in the period of war. interest in the orchestra waned. Then with the arrival of Mr. Gordon at South Side in 1918, musical activities took a fresh start. He reorganized an orchestra of thirty members which lent its assistance to the South Side and Junior College Dramatic Clubs in connection with a scries of plays which they presented within the next few seasons. They furnished musical entertainment at the follow- ing plays produced by the Junior College Dramatic Club: A Pair of Sixes.” 1919, You Never Can Tell in 1920, and “A Woman's Way in 1921. They co-operated with the South Side Dramatic Club in the production of Stop Thief in 1919, and of Roses of Tara in 1920. Roses of Tara is an entertaining operetta composed by Mr. Joyce and Mr. Gor- don. the one contributing the literary, and the other the musical features of the production. In March, 1920, the orchestra was requested to perform at a play presented by the Little Theatre Guild. In May they participated in the annual concert given by St. Stephen’s Church, for the audience had been so delighted with the performance of South Side's musicians in their concert of the preceding year (1919), that they said they would never have a concert without the aid of the South Side Orchestra. During the same year the Dramatic Club pro- duced A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and as usual were ably assisted by the orchestra and 47 THE QPTIM I S T Wf ]W Glee Club. South Side had displayed the high standard maintained in all musical activities and the services of the orchestra were desired for many occasions. They played at the con- ference of the Eastern Music Supervisors, at a concert given by the Central Presbyterian Church, at To-morrow. a play presented by the Rotary Club, and at the production of Clarence. the well known comedy staged by the Dramatic Club. held at a meeting of the Women’s Associa- tion, on March 1. 1923. Their greatest praise however was received at the Eastern Music Supervisor's Conference. The orchestra played at the opening of the con- ference at the Robert Treat Hotel, and on March 8 at Central High School. The selec- tions were Beethoven's Seventh Symphony and Kretschmer's Coronation March. We see the following in the Newark Evening News: Our Orchestra Of late the orchestra has added to its repu- tation by its excellent concerts, broadcasted to an unlimited audience by means of Bamberger’s radio station W. O. R. These have frequently been supplemented by the delightful violin solos of Clarence Talisman, concert master and student conductor of the orchestra. The orchestra evoked hearty applause by its performance at a musicate held at the Ezekiel Lodge. Clarence Talisman directed them as they rendered “South Side.” a com- position of Mr. Gordon, and the Minuet in G by Beethoven. As solos he gave Rehfcld’s Spanish Dance” and Kujawiak” by Wicn- iawski. Under Mr. Gordon’s direction the or- chestra played the Allegretto” front the Seventh Symphony of Beethoven and Kretsch- mer’s Coronation March. The orchestra also was favorably commented upon at a musicalc From an artistic standpoint the performances by the South Side Orchestra were outstanding. Mr. Gordon has molded the instrumentalists under his charge into a capable body.............. which can render its work appealing to sensitive ears. The Star also speaking of their work says: It's performance of the 'Allegretto’ from Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony docs not suffer by comparison of that given by the Newark Symphony Orchestra. Musical America of New York wrote: “What a number of the vis- iting supervisors declared to be the most artistic performance they had ever heard a high school orchestra give was that of the South Side High School forces. While our orchestra is earning such praise and is hailed as the best school orchestra in the state. South Siders may be justly proud of musical accom- plishments of their alma mater. THE GLEE CLUB 1914-1923 In December, 1914, Mr. McWhood was con- fronted with the task of selecting a group of students whose voices he considered worthy of forming the South Side Glee Club. The club at its first meeting numbered forty members who had been selected from over one hundred applicants. At first it included both boys and girls, but the attendance of the boys became so irregular that finally they were excluded entire- ly from the club. Under the leadership of Mr. McWhood the club steadily developed, and the following year in addition to sixty members in the Glee Club, South Side had a choir of twenty picked voices. In 1917 South Side was represented by thir- ty-two singers at a song contest in which the high schools in this section of the country par- ticipated. On this occasion we were unfortu- nate. for the East Siders carried off the prize, a silver loving cup, and forced South Side to 48 ioji T H OPTIMIST take second place. The Glee Club entertained the school frequently during 1918 with war songs and popular music, and at the Christmas exer- cises that year they sang a beautiful selection from Handel’s Messiah.” In 1919 the Glee Club scored a great success in Roses of Tara. the operetta written by Mr. Gordon and Mr. Joyce, and their singing of the lovely melodies added much to the charm of the play. At a concert given by St. Stephen’s Church. Jessie Ayres, a talented member of the Glee Club, de- lighted the audience with her solos. Miss Ayres had previously earned hearty applause by sing- ing The Americans Come and The Birth of the Morn for the school in the auditorium. Mr. Gordon organized a Glee Club of boys and girls in 1919, and the members received the same credits as for a minor subject. While pre- paring for the convention of Eastern Music Supervisors Association the principal song studied by the club was Gounod's Unfold Ye Portals. At the Thanksgiving exercises and at HISTORY OF THE The French students of South Side met in Room 112, January 24. 1914. to form an or- ganization which would bring them closer to- gether in the study of French. An election followed and Fred Halloway had the honor to be the first president of the French Club. The other officers of this new-formed society were: Louise Roux, vice-president; Charles Simmons, treasurer, and Grace Hamilton, secretary. The constitution was read and adopted on March 17 and the first real meeting, conducted in French, was held on April 3. The members decided that the colors of the club were to be purple and gold. On September 29. 1914, the members came together to elect officers for the new term. Many candidates were nominated and after a great deal of excitement and balloting the fol- lowing were elected: President. Joshua Supcr- iro; vice-president. Mildred D. Van Ness; sec- retary. Grace Hamilton: treasurer. Allen Vin- son. The club at this time consisted of about fifty members. The French Club’s sociable was held in the lunch room on January 15. 1915. The pro- gram consisted of a sketch entitled L’Oraclc,” French games, French songs, and refreshments. To pilot the club through the term of Febru- ary. 1915, the members chose Allen Vinson and as his assistants. Mildred Van Ness, vice-pres- ident: Frances Smith, secretary; Helen Smith, treasurer. the celebration of the Tercentenary of the Landing of the Pilgrims the Glee Club sang the traditional Landing of the Pilgrims by Mrs. Hcmans. Then Irma Fensel gave two solos, one of them. West Wind Over the Water,” was composed by Mr. Gordon and Mr. Joyce, and for the other, Nan, Mr Gordon had com- posed the music and one of the students, Edith Currcn, had written the words. Aside from these activities of its various members the Glee Club as a whole was studying the Pilgrims’ Chorus from “Tannhaiiser” and the “Anvil Chorus of II Trovatorc. Several members took part in the latest play presented by the Dramatic Club, Twelfth Night. and their sing- ing undoubtedly contributed to the success of the performance. This semester the Glee Club is working on some new songs and at a recent meeting the following officers were elected for the term: President. Florence Sommer; vice-president, Rosalind Zcllncr; secretary. Jeanette Mcnk. FRENCH CLUB An interesting and educational meeting took place on May 8. Miss I auterbach delivered a lecture in French on the topic “Paris, which was followed by games and refreshments. At another interesting meeting Mr. Mil- witsky, a French teacher in Barringer High School, showed the club some excellent pictures of the beautiful cities of I'rancc. For the term of September, 1915, the French Club had as its officers: John Alexander, pres- ident; Helen Smith, vice-president; Mortimer Weiss, secretary, and Elizabeth Shoyer, treas- urer. With the help of these able officials the club had a very successful term. Mortimer Weiss, Samuel Ash, Jesamine Weinburg and Katherine Waters were elected president, vice-president, secretary and treas- urer respectively, for the term of February, 1916. On May 25 of this term, the society en- acted a play entitled Lc Baron dc Fourchevif. The following took part: Mortimer Weiss, Paul Gipfel. Isadorc Weinstein. I wrence Mott. I-ou- ise Roux and Lucy Mintz. The play was a complete success and was very well received by the audience. With the idea of making the term of Septem- ber, 1916, even better than the preceding ones the members met to choose new officers. Those chosen were: Mortimer Weiss, president; Eliz- abeth Shoyer vice-president; Pericles Belfatto, secretary, and Sidney Osterwcil. treasurer. The term’s most interesting meeting was held on 49 I THE OPTIMIST December 21. Frieda Lagner read a short essay on Notre Dame and Jennie O'Garrick delivered a short lecture on La Saintc-Chap- cllc.” Both topics were accompanied by illus- trations. Then a play in four scenes, “La Derniere Classe, was given by the members. On February 14. 1917, a Valentine party was held in the gym. One of the numbers on the program was a little playlet entitled Lc Proces de L’Fmpoissoncurs de St. Armand,” written by one of the members,—Bernice Rodeman. After the entertainment there were dancing and refreshments. The returns of the elections for the term of February, 1917, were as follows: President. Pericles Belfatto; vice-president, Bernice Rodeman; secretary, Elizabeth Shoycr; treas- urer. Gertrude Huff. Another social gathering of the members of this organization took place on November 26. First a humorous play in six scenes, entitled Lc Voyage de M. Perrichon, was offered to the delighted audience. At the conclusion of this play there was dancing, but no refresh- ments because of patriotic conservation at the time of the war. The following officers were elected for the term of February, 1918: President, Saul Goodman; vice-president, Lucy Mintz; secre- tary. Estelle Greenfield; treasurer, Pauline Rifkind. Because of lack of interest on the part of the members the meetings of the club were discon- tinued until March 19, 1919, when the French students reorganized and chose the following officials: Preston Fairlamb. president; Flor- ence Danzis, vice-president, and Winifred Springer, secretary. An interesting musical program marked the last meeting of the term of February, 1919. Owing to the war and the subsequent lack of interest in school clubs, the French Club was not reorganized until March 4. 1920. Ruth Schcchner, Lillian Eddy, and Winifred Springer were elected to the positions of president, vice- president and secretary respectively. Several interesting meetings were held during this term. The members met at the beginning of the term of February, 1921, to vote for new officers. When the ballots had been collected it was found that the following were elected: Abe Finklestein. president; Lucille Svct, vice-pres- ident. A short play, La Lettre Chargee. af- forded great pleasure to the members of this organization on April 14. 1921. PAST GENERAL ORGANIZATION BOARDS Term of February, 1914 President—Arthur E. Thcvenct ice- President—Suzanne Becker Secretary—Helen M. Seidman Term of February. 1915 President—Edward B. Mason Vice-President—William Wackenhuth Secretary—R. Graham Huntington Term of September. 1915 President—William Wackenhuth Vice-President—Jesse Allison Secretary—Frederick Groel Term of February. 1916 President—Milton Zucker Vice-President—Helen Smith Secretary—Olive Galloway Term of September, 1916 President—Frederick Groel Vice- President—Louis Seidman Secretary—Mary Cobb Term of February, 1917 President—Rudolph Thevenet Vice-President—George Mount Secretary—Elizabeth Shoyer Term of September, 1917 President—Frederick Biorcn Vice-President—William Seamen Secretary—Alexander Avidon Term of February. 1918 President—Alexander Avidon Vice-President—Herbert Weismuller Secretary—Blanche Freidman Term of September. 1918 President—Harry Sayre Vice- President—Milton Richman Secretary—Ruth Katzin Term of February. 1919 President—Herbert Weismuller Vice- President—Jeannette Katchcn Secretary—Esther Bucrman Term of September. 1919 President—J err old Stern Vice-President—Esther Farber Secretary—Winifred Springer Term of February, 1920 President—David Abramson Vice-President—Robert Sill erman Secretary—Fanny Finger 50 g l THE OPTIMIST Term of September, 1920 President—Robert Sill erman Vice- President—Raymond Brandes Secretary—Lillian Eddy Term of February, 1921 President—Benjamin Bateman Vice- President—Clinton Mct z Secretary—Caroline Bachman Term of September, 1921 President—Joseph Harrison Vice-President—Richard 1 landler Secretary—Esther Crane Term of February, 1922 President—Richard Handler Vice-President—Vladimir Buketoff Secretary—Clara Matross Term of September, 1922 President—Frank R. Waxman Vice-President—Henry Rosenthal Secretary— Elizabeth Huntington Term of February, 1923 President—Vladimir Buketoff Vice-President—Edward Schwartz Secretary—Frank Yarmus The Black and Gold Forever By Joseph Greenberg Ten years ago. with heart aglow, A dauntless hero proudly came. And planted firm the Black and Gold, The banner of renown and fame. O’er high it waves, our boast, our pride, We cherish it together: Uufurl, unfold our emblem fair. The Black and Gold forever! Now South Side’s lads so brave and true. The rugged paths they’ll tread and try. With visions of the Black and Gold. They’ll strive, and battle, do or die. And victory they will attain, For they will fight together. Their watch-word evermore shall be. The Black and Gold forever I The Optimist board regrets to state that Miss Edna A. Tyson, faculty adviser of our School News department, will be unable to return to South Side this term, due to a prolonged illness. It is needless to say that we miss her very much and earnestly hope to see her again next term. To a Friend By Jerome C. Eisenberg, ’22 It is something to have lived as you have lived ‘Mid the squalor and the miseries of life, Yet preserving pure, unsullied your rich soul To lighten with your cheer the Eternal Strife. It is something to have felt the sting of sorrow. It is something to have known the pangs of pain. It is something to have bravely faced the morrow And survived to smile upon the world again! It is something to have gained an honest friend Who can feel the joys and sorrows that you tell; Then what care you for those vulgar golden crowns That all mankind in the markets buy and sell! The Optimist gratefully acknowledges the work done by Mr. Jayson in providing photographs for this issue. 51 S5 l THE OPTIMIST FACULTY DIRECTORY The schools following the colleges at which the degrees were received, arc those at which the teachers taught before they came to South Side, and the date denotes the time the teacher entered this school. Thomas F. Kennedy, A.B.. A.M., Pd.M., LL.D., Principal, celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of his connection with the Newark High School system this year, having come from New York City to l e one of the faculty of the old Newark High School when it opened its new building at Branch Brook Park. I-ater he opened an annex of this school. On September. 1910, in a com- petitive examination. Dr. Kennedy was chosen from about fifty applicants from various parts of the country, to be the first principal of Fast Side High School. On September. 1913. when an experienced educator was needed to organize the big. new South Side High School. Dr. Ken- nedy was once more the logical choice. In Sep- tember, 1918. he opened the Junior College (first two years of college), in connection with the South Side High School. Dr. Kennedy was a lecturer at the Champlain Assembly and also director of the Newark Edu- cational Exhibit during our two hundred fiftieth anniversary celebration. Alanson G. Aldcn, A.B., A.M., Dartmouth; Washington. D. C. High School: (1914) Modern Languages: Adviser for Athletics: Adviser of Deutscher Vcrcin. Rose Aldcn, AM.. Cornell: A.B.. Mount Holyoke: Montclair Grades School: St. Johns- bury Academy. Vt.: Hampton Institute. Va.: English: Adviser Optimist. 1921-1922: Studying at Oxford. England (Sabbatical Year). Charles R. Austin. A.B., A.M.. Ph.D.. Brown; Brown University; Trinity Hall. Washington. Pa.: New Jersey State Normal and Model Schools; Newark Junior College: (1914) Latin; Adviser of The Optimist; Reader in Latin for College Entrance Examination Board. Martha J. Barrow. B.A.. Louisiana State Uni- versity; M.A., Columbia University; Shreveport High School; Louisiana State University; (1920) English. I-ouisc Brayton. A.B., University of Michigan; A.M.,Columbia University; Nashville. Michigan; Albion, Michigan; Carthage. Missouri; (1915) I.atin. Emma A. Buchler, B.A.. Wellesley College; M.A., Columbia University; (1923) Mathematics. John S. Burley. Ph.B.. M.S., Wesleyan Univer- sity ; Montclair Academy; St. John's School; B. M. C. Durfee High School. Fall River; (1916) English. G. Cavallaro. New York Normal School of Physical Education; Belmont Avc. School; (1913) Physical Training; Head of Department; Coach of Football and Baseball; Head of Physical De- partment. State Summer School, Ocean City. Ruth Joy Cummings, A.B., Bates College; M.A., Columbia; South Manchester, Conn.; Paterson; (1921) Modern Languages. Mabel Denton. A.B., Barnard College; Engle- wood High School; Bloomfield High School; Barringer High School; Central High School; (1913) Biology; Public Lecturer; Biology Re- search at Columbia. Mildred A. Dietsch, Newark State Normal; Irvington Schools; (1922) Assistant Teacher’s Clerk. Charles E. Dull. A.B., Obcrlin; M. S., Univer- sity of Chicago; Neganncc High School. Mich.; Cazcnovia Seminary, N. Y.; Johnstown High School, Pa.: Orange High School; (1914) Physics: Author of Essentials of Modern Chem- istry.” “Laboratory Exercises in Chemistry,” “Es- sentials of Modern Physics. “Laboratory Exer- cises in Physics ; Head of Chemistry Department, Newark Technical School. Maude E. Emery. A.B.. Barnard College; Bat- tin High School: (1918) European History; Democracy. Eva F. Everall. Ph.G., Ph.C., Columbia; Bar- ringer High School; (1921) Biology Assistant. Harvey L. Fassctt. A.B., Buckncll; A.M., Cornell; Peddic Institute; Troy High School: Mt. Pleasant Military Academy; Barringer High School; East Side High School; (1913) Head of Mathematics Department. May C. Fay. Savage Normal School of Physical Education: College of St. Elizabeth; (1913) Physical Training: Track Coach. Elisha Lynn Fisher. A.B.. Amherst; Newark Academy; New Pally Normal School. N. Y.; Rutgers Preparatory School; Scudder School, N. Y.; (1914) English; Director of Camp Chen- ango. Hilda C. Geran. A.B., Salem College; Jackson High School: (1920) Modern Languages. Jennie A. Giehl. A.B.. Vassar College: A.M� Columbia; Ph.D.. Heidelberg; (1913) Head of Modern Language Department; Acting Dean of Newark Junior College. Emilic Goodale. A.B.. Wellesley; A.M., Colum- bia; Bourne. Mass.; Mansfield. Mass.; South Manchester, Conn.; Bradford. Pa.; Glen Ridge; (1921) English. 52 I THE OPTIMIST 1 Philip Gordon, A.B., A.M., Columbia; Colum- bia University; (1918) Music; Director of Or- chestra. Girls’ Glee Club; Lecturer on Musical Appreciation at WOR; Contributor to “Musical America, and other musical journals. Clarence R. Griggs, New Jersey State Normal; Neshanic; Aldenc; Robert Treat Grammar School; Belmont Avenue School; (1914) Shop and Mechanical Drawing. Allen R. Hal lock, B.A., Hamilton; M.A., Co- lumbia : Newburgh. N. V.: Clinton. N. Y.; Porto Rico; (1919) Spanish. M. Bernice Hamilton, A.B., Gouchcr; (1916) Study Hall Teacher. Winfield L. Hartman. A.B.. A.M., Princeton University; Pcrkiomen School, Pa.; State Normal School, N. V’.; University Summer School; (1914) Latin; Chess Team Coach; Author of Collaborator in Syntax of High School Latin. Win. A. Hatch. New York State Normal; Constable, N. Y.; West Brighton. N. Y.; Kast Side High; (1913) Mechanical Drawing. Rcyburn Alvin Higgins. A.B., Indiana Univer- sity; Wiley High School, Ind.; Bovs’ High School. Ky.; (1915) English. A. R. Higgins, Newark State Normal; (1915) Teacher’s Clerk. • Arthur de G. Hinzlcr, Lie es L., Paris. France; also studied at Madrid. Spain; Barcelona. Spain; I uisanne, Switzerland; Columbia, New York; West Philadelphia High School; Newark Junior College; Barringer; Madison Junior High; (1919) Modern I anguages. Samuel Burnett Howe. A.B., A.M., Union; Saugerties High School: Plainfield High School; Newark Junior College; Collingsw iod State Sum- mer Normal School; (1914) Head of History Department: Adviser of Personal Board of Or- timist; Author of “Essentials in Early European History, Essentials in Modern European His- tory, Actual Democracy. Readings in Actual Democracy : Editor N. J. School News; President X. J. Association of Teachers of Social Studies Caroline G. Howe, A.B., Boston University; S.M., University of Chicago; Southington, Conn.; Gloucester, Mass.; (1913) Head of Science De- partment. Carl J. Hunk ins. A.B., A.M., Brown University; Columbia University Graduate Work; Providence. R. I.: Hackensack. N. J.; Barringer Summer High; Newark Junior College; (1914) Radio Club Adviser: Coach of Class Football Team; Physics. Ethel A. Jacobs. A.B.. Radcliffe; North An- dover. Wash.: Warwick, R. I.: Salem. Mass.; New Rochelle. N. Y.; (1913) History. Alfred R. Jayson. B.S., M.S., N. Y. U.; New York University: East Side; Barringer High; Newark Junior College; (1919) Chemistry; Chem- istry Club Adviser; Author of Qualitative Chem- ical Analysis.” Robert I-a wr cnce Joyce, B.S., St. I iwrcnce University: M.A., Columbia University: Fort Covington (N. Y.) High School: Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) High School; (1918) Social Scidicc; Dramatics Director. Elizabeth V. Kdit, Newark State Normal School: (1919) Physics laboratory Assistant. Mrs. Edna Keogh. Institute of Musical Art, N. Y. City; Brooklyn Settlcmdit School of Music. Brooklyn. N. Y.; (1918) Pianist. Margaret A. Kieran, B. S.. Columbia Univer- sity; Barringer; (1914) Sewing. Hilma I-cers, A.B., Barnard; A.M.. Columbia; Paterson High School; Barringer High School; (1913) Modern languages. Minnie Miller, Newark State Normal; (1916) Laboratory Assistant. Rose M. Miraglia, Newark State Normal School; (1921) Assistant Teacher Clerk. Mary C. Motzenbcckcr, R.N.. Columbia Uni- versity ; Newark Memorial Hospital; First Aid Certificates; (1920) Nurse. Edward H. Myers, B.S., Pennsylvania State College; Hazelton High School, Pa.; McKees- port High School, Pa.; Pennsylvania State Col- lege; (1914) Mathematics; Head Assistant; Ad- viser of 4B and 4A grades. Mary W. Nichols, studied at Vassar; South Orange Public School; Summer Ave. Grammar School; Barringer High School; (1913) English; Head Assistant Advisor of 2B and 2A grades. Percy Fowler Parsons, A.B.. Harvard: Somer- ville. Mass.; Quincy. Mass.; Salem. Mass.; Mer- iden. Conn.; New Rochelle, N. Y.; (1915) Latin; B a sel a 11 Coach. Winifred Pearce, Temple College, Philadelphia. Pa.; Girls’ Reform School. Philadelphia; Univer- sity of Chicago; (1915) Physical Training: Rec- reation Work with Y. W. C. A. in Belgium. Helen M. Potter, A.B., Mount Holyoke; Gov- erneur, N. Y.; (1920) Science; Mathematics; Physiology and Hygiene. James A. Root, A.B.. I ifayettc; Trenton High School; (1914) Mathematics, Head Assistant. William H. Rose. Jr., Temple University; Glen Mills. Pa.: Collingswood H. S., Cleveland. Ohio; Montgomery School. Newark: (1922) Physical Training; Director of Athletics. Newark Summer Playground. Hattie O. Schdick. Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn; Winchester. Pa.: Barringer High; Cen- tral High; (1913) Head of Latin Department. Caroline A. Sheldon, Cooper Art Institute; Chi- 54 THE OPTIMIST 1 cago Art Institute; Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. London, England; Mansfield State Normal: Central High School. Grand Rapids. Mich.; Central High School, Cleveland, Ohio; Hast Side High. Newark; (1913) Head of Art Department. Ira Sheppard. II.Sc. and A.M.. Bucknell; A.M., Columbia; studying at Columbia (Sabbatical Year); Hoboken; Perth Amboy; (1913) Math- ematics: Head Assistant. Thomas K. Smith. B.A., Lehigh University: Ph.D., University of Kocnigsbcrg; Bethlehem Prep. School. Koenigsberg; Realgymnasium and Oberrealschule; Richlandtown High School; (1915) Mathematics. Helen G. Stevenson. Ph.B.. Syracuse; A.M., Columbia; Sherman Collegiate Institute. Mariah. N. Y.: Ossining High School, N. Y.: Hasbrouck Heights; (1915) History. Isabel Stewart, D.A., Glasgow School of Art. Scotland; Hillhcad High School. Glasgow. Scot- land; Bcllahouston. Glasgow. Scotland; Harris- burg. Penn.; (1921) Head Assistant of Art De- partment. Harold D. Steward, A.B., Ursinus College; I.ansdale Public School. Lansdalc. Pa.; Reading High School for Boys. Reading. Pa.; (1914) History and Economics; Adviser for Debating. Franklin Strong. A.B.. Colgate: Towanda H. S.t Pa.: Rahway H. S.; Pine Plains H. S.. N. Y.; (1915) Mathematics; Adviser for G. O.; Coach of Tennis Team. Lucy E. Swett, State Normal School. Salem, Mass.; Barringer; East Side; (1913) Head of English Department. Clara M. Trask, B.A., Bates; VVilliamstown H. S.. Mass.; Gardner H. S.. Mass.; Salem H. S., Mass.; Arlington H. S., Mass.; (1916) Modern Languages; Adviser for Lc Ccrcle Fran ais. Edna A. Tyson, A.B., Swarthmore; A.M., Co- lumbia; Trenton; Reading. Pa.; (1920) English; Adviser of School News Board, Optimist. Arthur Wakefield. A.B., A.M., Brown Univer- sity: Juanita College; Maine Wesleyan Seminary; Wilbraham Academy; Hoboken High School; Montclair Academy; Newark Junior College: (1914) English. Elizabeth R. Waite. A.B., Wellesley: A.M.. Co- lumbia: Barrington. R. L: Passaic; (1916) Mod- ern languages. English. Edith Welle. A.B.. Barnard: A.M.. Columbia; St. Mary’s Hall. Burlington; Paterson Collegiate Institute: Paterson High School; (1914) Modern Languages. Helen I angdon White. A.B.. Wellesley; Rock- ville. Conn.; Adams. Mass.; Willimantic. Conn.: Springfield. Mass.; (1916) I itin. Walter White. A.B., Syracuse; Bay Shores. N. Y.; Free Academy. Rome. N. Y.; (1914) Mathe- matics; Adviser of Athletic Board, Optimist. Helen J. Wolfs. A.B.. Smith; (1913) Librarian. Marie L. Wolfs, A.B., Smith; A.M., Columbia; (1913) Assistant to the Principal: Chairman of the Smith College War Service Board. Ralph Howard Wright. A.B.. A.M., Iowa Col- lege: Brooklyn; Paterson: Irvington: Newark; Newark Junior College; (1918) Algebra. ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OPTIMIST During the ten years' history of The Optimist, the respective boards were well conducted by many of South Side’s able faculty. In 1913 Miss C. G. Howe took charge of the Exchange Board and was replaced after a long and successful term of four years by Miss Helen G. Stevenson. The progress of the Exchange Board was growing when, in 1920. Mr. J. S. Burley was put in as a new faculty adviser and with this, the Alumni was added to the former Exchange Board. The faculty pivot for the School News during 1916. 1917. 1918 and 1919 was Mr. Chas. E. Dull, whose untiring efforts made this department a lead- ing one. Miss Edna A. Tyson, who entered our school in 1920. was given charge of Mr. Dull’s former duties. Miss H. White, Miss E. R. Waite and Mr. Samuel B. Howe have personally given much of their valuable time in aiding the work of the Per- sonals Board. Miss Schcnck and Mr. J. S. Burley had charge of the Literary Board until 1920. when Miss Rose Aldcn assumed control. When she left last year fo Oxford Dr. Austin succeeded her. Miss Caroline B. Sheldon has fruitfully aided the Arts Board from 1913 to 1923. Her untiring help lias brought this department to a very high standard. Under the auspices of Messrs. R. A. Higgins. E. L. Fisher and W. White, the Athletics Board has made great progress. Mr. Junius Stevens was the first to serve as head of the entire Optimist staff. Mr. R. A. Higgins, who succeeded Mr. Stevens, was re- placed in 1920 by Miss Aldcn, who served until 1922. In her stead was put Dr. Austin. From 1913 to 1920. Mr. Ware served as fac- ulty adviser for the Business Department of The Optimist. Mr. Robert L. Joyce and Dr. Thomas K. Smith served, each for one year successively. Editors Chairman—Frank Varmus Irving Kolodin William C. Lefp Jack Yoss Herman Gipfel Ralph Miller NO. 1—ALL-TIME SOUTH SIDE FOOTBALL TEAM 1913-1922 ( Reprinted from THE Optimist of February, ’23) Position First Tearn Second Team Third Team Ends J Clifford Slater ’16 Maurice Kurtz ’17 Julius Siedman ’24 1 Leonard Macow T8 Frank Howley ’21 Ormond Kicb '20 Tackles John Alexander ’18 Silas Siedman '20 Herbert Saunders '23 1 Samuel Blumc T7 Arthur Ozias '20 Herbert Hetzel '15 Guards ( George Mount T6 Robert Fava ’16 Clarence Hanson '24 1 Nathan Cohen '20 Ralph Shapiro 18 Samuel Schenkle T8 Centers Samuel Princcr '18 Alfred Rittcrsbachcr '21 Philip Fava T7 Vi uar ter backs Frank Zwigard ’20 Harry Haines T9 Lester Stern ’23 Halfbacks ( Herbert Weismuller ’20 Albert A mbs '20 Adclhert Bundy '17 ) Milton Zucker '17 R. Graham Huntington T6 William Allsopp T7 Fullbacks Henry Isinberg '15 Herbert Gardner T7 William Seaman T8 NO. 2—ALL-TIME SOUTH SIDE TRACK TEAM 1914-1923 FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE Time Time 75-Yard Dash—James Pappas............. 8 sec. 100-Yard Dash—James Pappas 10 1-10 see. 220-Yard Dash—James Pappas. . 23 2-5 sec. 440-Yard Run—Harold Bierman . 56 2-5 sec. 880-Yard Run—Milton Richman 2.042-5 1-Mile Run—Milton Richman 4.46 Cross Country Run—Milton Richman 15.53 70-Yard Hurdles—Harold Henderson.. 8 3-5 see. 75-Yard Low Hurdles—Julius Ripped 9 2-5 see. 120-Yard High Hurdles— Harold Henderson ................ 18 sec. 220-Yard Low Hurdles— Harold Henderson ......... 27 1-5 sec. 75-Yard Dash—Spencer Swain 8 2-5 sec. 100-Yard Dash—John Makowsky....... 10 3-5 sec. 220-Yard Dash—John Makowsky..... . 25 1-5 see. 440-Yard Run—Spencer Swain ....... 57 2-5 see. 880-Yard Run—Henry Moore 2.07 1-5 1-Mile Run—Henry Moore............... 4.51 CrossCountry Run—Henry Moore 17.09 70-Yard Hurdles—Julius Rippel 8 4-5 see. 75-Yard Low Hurdles—Spencer Swain 10 see. 120-Yard High Hurdles—Julius Rippel 18 1-5 see. 220-Yard Low Hurdles—Julius Rippel . 27 3-5 sec. 56 SSfl THE OPTIMIST 1W Distances and Heights FIRST CHOICE High Jump—James Pappas......... 5 it. 8 in. Running Broad Jump— Leo San Filipo......... — 20 ft. Pole Vault—Fred Heyden 9 ft. 11 in. 12-Lb. Shot Put—William Ruppreeht 4-4 ft. 8 in. Discus Throw—Walter Makowskv 109 ft. 4 in. Javelin Throw—Herbert Weismuller 142 ft. 6 in. SECOND CHOICE High Jump—Ramslev Krogh...... 5 ft. 7 in. Running Broad Jump— Robert Gardner 19 ft. in. Pole Vault—Edwin Smith ...... 9 ft. 6J4 in. 12-Lb. Shot Put—Isadore Block 42 ft. 6 in. Discus Throw—William Ruppreeht . 103 ft. 6 in. Javelin Throw—William Ruppreeht.. 136 ft. 7 in. Who is there that does not love a speedy, well- contested, thrilling race? It is a delight to watch two trim figures speed over a track or to sec a young giant toss an iron ball through the air. But the keenest pleasure is to witness high schools or colleges battling for the honor of the school ' when they fight “tooth and nail” for every point. And to have athletes competent of staging such contests is the pride of every school. South Side may well be proud of the record of her track- men. for numbered among them arc four holders of records and many joint holders of other marks. Track Events It seems quite incredible that one slim, lithe, young fellow should be ranked first in tour events in a team covering as wide a selection of talent as this docs. And he might easily enough have had another honor bestowed on him if he had de- cided to develop bis ability in the broad jump instead of specializing in the dashes. “Quicksilver” Pappas’ times compare favorably with the marks of crack sprinters more mature than he is. Rank- ing second to him in the 75-yard clash we find “Spence Swain, also a crack all-around man. Spence” also ran second in the quarter-mile and in the 75-yard low hurdles. Second to Pappas in 100 and 220-yard dashes we have “Shiner” Makowsky. Shiner” was a surc-scorcr in the sprints and a strong man in the relays. In the quarter mile we have as first choice Harold Bier- man. A quarter miler needs speed and stamina combined with good track generalship. Bicrman fits those qualifications to the proverbial T,” and Spence” Swain makes him step” to hold his laurels. From the half-mile up to the cross- country distance Milt Richman reigns supreme, and Andy” Moore runs second at these dis- tances. Richman ran second to Lincoln Adams, the national interscholastic champion at 880 yards, and had the race gone five yards further, “Milt” would have passed him with ease, as he delayed his sprint a bit too long. In the mile he was supreme in New Jersey, and he holds the cross- country record over the Weequahic course. Hurdles In the hurdles one must be able to accurately judge the height and the distance between hurdles as well as have the necessary speed in the final sprint. The hurdles more than anything else re- quire infinite practice until more than a moderate degree of perfection is attained. In the hurdles we find that Happy Henderson tops the list in the 120 and 220 yard distances. As the 75-yard mark record-holder we have Rip Rippel. a big, husky boy who stepped away from any field he entered. Second to him we have “Spence” Swain of sprinting fame. Rip also runs second to Henderson at both of the longer distances, and it would have been a wonderful battle had they ever met. Field Events In the high jump it is generally true that the best man is a tall, thin, lanky specimen who bounds over the bar with a short run and a twist of his lower extremities. But here in South Side the best man at that feat is rather short and solid- ly built. It is said that we descended from mon- keys. It seems apparent that Quicksilver must have come down from a cross between a rabbit and a kangaroo. He runs like the former and jumps in the style of the latter. Second to him we have Ranslcy Krogh, more of the tall, slender type than Jimmy. His mark is not far behind that of Pappas, and he was good for a first or second in every meet he entered. Most of the football fans in South Side are fa- miliar with that light-haired young fellow whose specialty was sliding off tackle or slipping around the ends. However, most of them do not consider him a track man but his specialty is the broad- jump. Sandy’s” mark of 20 feet is one for a col- lege man to be proud of. Next we have Robert Gardner, that all-around athlete of football aiul baseball fame, shining as a track man with a leap of 19 feet l j inches. The next event, the pole vault, is a thrilling ex- perience for the spectator, but not so much so for the performer. The best performer along that line was “Fritz Heyden, whose mark of 9 57 B� eT| THE OPTIMIST feet 11 inches is as Rood as high school athletes generally 1«. Second to hint is “Buster Smith whose best feat was 9 feet 8 inches. The shot-put demands a husky, muscular boy who must have most of his power in his arm. Such a young giant was Bill” Rupprecht. who was the state school boy title-holder in 1921. His mark of 44 feet 8 inches is not the best he has done, but the best while he was representing South Side. Second to him. another “Sampson.” Mossy Block, was last year’s State champ. and a mean football man in the bargain. His best heave was 42 feet 6 inches. The discus is a survivor of the old Creek Olvm pics and to the unitiated it looks like a cross be- tween a “whirling dervish stunt and a Highland fling. But “Walt Makowsky, who holds the State record of 109 feet 4 inches, was in a class by himself when it came to throwing the “pic plate. Bill Rupprecht was our next best bet with a heave of 103 feet. It seems that most football men, adept at throw- ing forward passes, can throw the javelin for rec- ord-breaking distances. This is attested by Dutch Weismuller, whose mark of 142 feet 6 inches was a record until Bill Hclbig of Cen- tral. another football man, broke it by only a couple of inches. Second to Dutch” is “Bill Rupprecht. with a toss of 136 feet 7 inches. We feel that athletes capable of record-breaking performances deserve special recognition. Thus: RECORD HOLDERS ♦HAROLD HENDERSON 70-Yard Hurdles—8 3-5 tHAROLD HENDERSON 220-Yard Hurdles—27 3-5 tHAROLD HENDERSON 75-Yard Hurdles—9 3-5 §JAMES PAPPAS High Jump—5 ft. 8 in. SJAMES PAPPAS 75-Yard Dash—8 sec. HMILTON RICHMAN Cross Country Run—15.53 t City Meet Record. t Polytechnic Prep Meet Record (Joint Holder). § City Meet Junior Record. || Weequahic Course Record. National Inter scholastic Record. NO. 3—ALL-TIME SOUTH SIDE BASKETBALL TEAM 1913-1918 FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM 1916 Louis Scidmann...Morris Wasnitzcr 1917 Left Guard 1916 Milton Zucker Isadore Weinstein 1917 Right Guard 1916 Philip Fava......Bayard Hillman 1916 Center 1917 Herbert Weismuller Allie Jacobson 1917 Right Forward 1917 Isadore Watenmaker Samuel Blumc 1917 Left Fortvard N. B.—Dates signify year in which athlete par- ticipated in his last game. Guards A guard, to be a valuable asset to his team, must follow his opponent with cat-like vigilance, and at the same time be a dependable man at dropping the l� all through the basket. Dingy” Scidmann was the eagle-eyed” boy when it came to scoring points, and he followed his man like a leech. “Zitch” Zucker was his side-kick” at the former game, and between them they broke up many a game. Running second to that pair we have Mauric” W'asnitzer and Wciny Weinstein, two boys whom any team would be proud to boast of. Centers A center of all-star caliber must be light on his feet, an all-around man when the ball is in play, and the main cog in the wheel of his fellows’ teamwork. Such a boy was Phil Fava. He had a long reach and could easily tap the ball to the man who was to get it. On the second team we have another player of sterling caliber. Trackman, baseball star, football hero and all-star basketball timber. That’s our idea of an all-’round man. and that is the record of Bayard Hillman. It takes a star like Fava to beat him out for first honors. is; THE OPTIMIST Forwards A forward’s main occupation is to take care of most of the scoring done by his team. They are the boys that ‘‘drop ’em in” from all angles of the court. Dutch Weismuller and “Itchy Waten- maker stand out head and shoulders above any other forwards South Side ever had. Battling for second honors arc Allie” Jacobson and “Shimmy” Blumc. Both of these men were crack shots, and stars on their teams. The first team, lined up as listed, would make even Passaic, the wonder team of this part of the country, fight to beat them. Every one of the boys chosen was a fighter in the full sense of the word. Honorable Mention Deserving of recognition as being performers above the average, arc the following: Adclbert Bundy. Abe Abelson, Roland King. Harold Leveen, and Edward Schelling. NO. 4—ALL-TIME SOUTH SIDE BASEBALL TEAM 1914-1923 FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM Herbert Weismuller .................... Gene Kittcrer Catcher Allan Vinson..........—..... Bayard Hillman First Base Louis Seidmann........................Milton Zuckcr Second Base I'rank Howley—.......... Rudolph Thcvenet Third Base Charles Schlcckser............. Benj. Aronow Short Stop George Mount.................. Leonard Gordon Center Field Raymond Schroeder lister Stern Right' Field Herbert Kohn.................. Reuben Budish . Left Field William Seaman, Benj. Leon Harold Henderson. Max Ribner Pitchers South Side has had more stars in baseball than in any other sport. We have several city cham- pionships to our credit, and have been well up in the standing in numerous other seasons. No at- tempt has been made to list the selected players in batting array, as most of them arc reliable sluggers, with little to justify the putting of as- certain one first or last. Catchers The catcher is a most important factor in the success of a team. He is the only man who has all his team-mates in view, and he can give the signals more easily and visibly to his team than a player in any other position. First choice is the ever-reliable “Dutch Weismuller. He was a pepper-pot when in action, and a heavy hitter in a pinch. Second honors rest on Charlie Chaplin Kitterer. “Gene” had a “whip” of steel, and baseball brains in the bargain. First Basemen A good first baseman is generally of the long, elongated type, who makes a good target for the pegs of his infielders. Such a player was Doc Vinson. Standing over six feet in stature, he picked ’em off no matter where they came. On the second team was Bayard Hillman, a heavy and dependable hitter. Second Basemen The second base station is generally known as the Keystone sack, and rightly enough since most of the infield plays revolve about it. “Dingy” Seidmann was an expert at scooping the ball out of the sod and was there with a hi when it was needed. “Zitch Zucker. another familiar name on all-star selections, is right on his heels for premier honors. “Zitch had a fast peg to first, and was a base-runner of high worth. 59 THE OPTIMIST sri Third Basemen The far corner of the diamond is generally known as the hot corner.” It's generally a ease of knocking down the ball or being knocked down yourself. Frank Howley heads the list here. He is a product of more recent days, and most of the present-day South Siders have seen him on the diamond, sometimes in the capacity of a pitcher, at which task he was very successful. Second choice is “Rudy” Thcvcnct, whom we deeply re- gret to say is not with us now. However Rudy” was a true representative of all that is best in South Side. Short Stops A short stop must be a fast man—on his toes at all times, ready to start left or right for the ball. A valuable asset to any infielder is a snap- throw” that he can execute from any position. “Charlie Schlcckscr was a star of the first mag- nitude when cavorting about in the short field.” Next in line is “Ben Aronow. a member of the team of 1921. No so long ago he was startling our • pponents with a flashy style of playing that was a revelation for a youngster his size. Center Fielders An outfielder must primarily Ik a strong man at bat. The “outer gardeners arc generally the Murderers’ Row” when the game is in doubt � r when they come to bat in a pinch. George Mount was built along the lines of a Babe” Ruth. However, he did not carry as much surplus weight as the latter. Mount was a veritable “Sultan of Swat” in his day. Second choice is Duff Gor- don, who gave up patroling the outer regions to fill in a gap in the pitcher's box when we needed him. Right and Left Fielders Left field is known in the vernacular of the scribes as the sun-field. Many a tight game has been lost, when the left-fielder loses the ball in the sun. As a player of this positum Ray” Schrocder was quite an expert. lie was also there with the stick and a heady man on the paths. On the second team is Red Stern. Football, baseball and track, that's that boy's rec- ord. The right field position, in some parks, is the job of assistant first baseman.” But in dia- monds of the proportions of City Field, the right- fielder has plenty of territory to roam over. Rab- bit” Kohn was a regular ball-hawk when a fly came his way. and he helped South Side win many games with a timely binglc. Ranking second to him is Rube Budish, a mean sticker and possessed of a strong throw to the bases. Pitchers A star pitcher generally has a fast ball with several breaks” or a change of pace mixed in. Without a doubt Billy Seaman was the best pitcher South Side ever had, and we have had some good ones. “Bill” is now starring for La- fayette. Next to him is Benny Leon, a little sawed-off. But. he could pitch. He was Rutgers main reliance in the 1m� x for several years. On the second team we have Happy Henderson, who had a mean assortment of breaks and bends.” Happy was a fast man on the bases. The sec- ond man is Max Ribncr. He was a bit erratic, but when he was right, he was up with the leaders. THE OPTIMIST REVIEW OF SOUTH SIDE’S ATHLETICS Altho South Side is one of the youngest schools in this vicinity, it is one of the most prominent in athletics. In the decade of its existence. South Side has created an enviable reputation in all fields of sport, and has pro- duced some of the most remarkable athletes in the state. South Side has been represented in football, l� a$cball, track (indoor and outdoor), cross-country, basketball, hockey, tennis, and swimming, and in every one of these athletic games our boys were always on top, fighting. Furthermore, we can truthfully say that any team that sported the Black and Gold went out on the field, first, to play square, and second, to win. And this spirit which is imbedded in the heart of every loyal South Sidcr, and has been since the first class was held at this school, is the very foundation of our athletic success. Let us now glance thru the records of the school’s athletic history. In the very first years of our existence, 1913 and 1914. we were represented by teams in six branches of sport—football, basketball, hockey, track, tennis and baseball. It was in 1913 also that the Newark City League was formed, and so we stepped right into league competition. Our first football team, as is to l e expected, did not accomplish wonders: on the contrary, it was rather below the standard of Class A teams that year, as the 65-0 defeat at the hands of Barringer seems to indicate. But this team produced such stars as Alexander. Iscnbcrg. King and Thcvenct, who later earned much glory both for themselves and for the school by their remarkable athletic ability. The next team to be inaugurated was the basketball squad of 1914. The work of this team was truly extraordinary, considering that the school was but six months old and we had no gymnasium here in which to practise. Altho we did not win any championship we won a large majority of the games played. We also got a little revenge for that football smash of the season before by beating Barringer at bas- ketball. This team also brought to light one of the greatest all-around athletes ever de- veloped in the school, or even in the city, Mil- ton Zucker. About this time we also had a hockey team which was successful, winning two out of three games. A tennis team that could hold its own with the best upheld the honor of South Side on the courts. The girls organized and had a basketball team that furnished plenty of thrills. The real surprise, however, was in our track team. Small tho it was, it placed in every meet it entered. Just as an instance of its quality, take the l)c Witt Clinton meet. At this meet, in which most of the New York high schools were represented. South Side had but four men entered, and this quartet accounted for fourteen tallies, and got second place for South Side. Our baseball squad of '14 was nothing remark- able. tho it pulled the unexpected several times and toppled nines of supposedly much greater ability. We were again humiliated by Bar- ringer here, biting the dust to a 17-1 score but this was partly alleviated when we l� eat Fast Side, who held a victory over the Blue and White. Taken all in all the season of 1913-14 was a success, considering that it was our first year, and that we were handicapped by a lack of funds, an established system of running ath- letics, etc. As was said before many promising men were developed this year who proved their ability the next season. The football season of 1914 was probably the most successful, tho it was only our second, in the history of the school. With a galaxy of veterans like Alexander, Huntington, Isenbcrg, Zucker and Fava in the line-up we waded thru our schedule without suffering defeat, altho we were held even twice,—by Newton and Bar- ringer. This team also brought us our first city title, for we were tied with Barringer for the city football championship. The following are the scores of all the games played that year: South Side, 14; Battin, 0. South Side, 7; Central, 0. South Side, 0; Newton, 0. South Side, 26; St. Benedict’s, 0. South Side. 81 ; Perth Amboy. 0. South Side. 7; Barringer, 7. South Side. 9; East Side, 0. Some record, eh? During the entire season our goal line was crossed but once, while we scored 144 points. Long will be remembered that Barringer game which ended in a 7-7 tie. With the city title at stake, and Barringer in the lead 7-0, with a few moments to play a Black and Gold warrior evades the guardians of the Barringer goal and runs thirty-five yards for a touchdown, saving the day for South Side. The hero? None other than Henny Isenberg, illustrious fullback. After this memorable football season we con- tinued our success in basketball, beating most of our opponents but losing one game to each 61 THE OPTIMIST 1 Championship Football Team—1914 of our city rivals and winning from each. once. Milton Zuckcr was the individual star at this sport and a large portion of the success was due to his efforts. This same year we also had our first cross country team, which was followed by a baseball team which was not quite up to the standard of the other teams of that year. The quality of our athletics for the season 1914-15 was of the very best. South Side inaugurated the football season of 1915 minus the services of several of the stars of the team of 1914, including Isenberg, Zucker, and Huntington. However. Alexander, Phil Fava. Wackcnuth. and Biorcn, all “ vets of 1914, were on hand for their former berths on the squad, and the loss of the others was in a great measure offset by the appearance in the line-up of Nlakoskey, Thevenet, Allsopp, and Weismuller, all of whom developed rapidly into stellar performers as the season progressed. In a practise game with Savage Normal School we taught the 'barbarians a few lessons in the fundamentals of football, taking in return a 9-0 victory. Altho of little importance, this game gave promise of great accomplishments in team, and promise of great accomplishments in the future. All South Siders were inspired with the hope of the team’s duplicating the remark- able feat of the previous year, of playing thru the entire schedule without tasting of defeat. These hopes were strengthened when our boys easily disposed of Battin and Hasbrouck Heights, but they were shattered when Rahway treated us to a 28-0 drubbing. Our misfortunes did not end here. The very next week we were forced to lower our colors to our foremost rival. Barringer, suffering a 24-13 defeat. The remainder of the season was completed with our boys generally having their own way, New Brunswick. St. Benedicts, and Fast Side falling victims to their onslaught, and term- inated in a glorious 14-0 victory over Central, which clinched for us second honors in the city league. Of the nine games played, six were chalked up to our credit. We accounted for a total of 107 points, as compared with our op- ponents’ 72. Altho formed mostly from green material, the team made a very splendid show- ing. and South Side may well be proud of the laurels it gained for the school. The success enjoyed upon the gridiron was soon followed by equally as great success upon the basketball court. South Side boasted a crack quintet in 1916, on which Zucker. Weis- muller, and Weinstein starred. The fine team- work among the players was undoubtedly re- sponsible for many of the victories. Thirteen victories out of eighteen games played, and the city championship to boot, tells the tale of the brilliant season. The baseball season of 1916 got off to a flying start when we trounced Plainfield to the tune of 6-0. In this game Coach Cavallaro made a valuable find in “Billy” Seaman, pitcher extra- 1 THE OPTIMIST f ordinary. In his first high school start. Seaman fanned ten opposing hatters. He later turned out to he the best pitcher produced in our school. The next fray, with Newark Academy, resulted in a 3-3 tie. after fourteen hair-raising innings. Then followed the scries with Bar- ringer, in which we broke even, taking the first contest 7-2. and dropping the second. 3-1. We ended the season by slaughtering Central to the count of 11-3, winning first place in the city league. The girls, too. came in for their share of the glories of the athletics of the year by defeating Plainfield in a dual swimming meet. This achicvmcnt was truly remarkable, since the members of our team had no convenient place in which to practise, while Plainfield had a swimming pool right in the school building. We were also represented on the cinder path, our squad finishing second to Central in the City Meet. With the advent of fall, the call for football candidates was issued, and soon King Football held sway once more. Zuckcr had recovered from his illness of the preceding year, and his return to the squad was heartily welcomed. Weismuller and Alexander also reappeared in the line-up. and these three formed the nucleus of the team of 1916. Next to that of 1914. this team was probably the best organized in South Side. Only one de- feat. and that at the hands of Barringer, marred our otherwise perfect record. Our boys took occasion this year to avenge the lacings received from Plainfield and Rahway the previous year, and administered the worst beating to Montclair that school scores of all had suffered up to this time, games played follow: The South Side . 6 Plainfield .. 0 South Side . 14 East Side .. 0 South Side 4 Battin .. 0 South Side . 32 Montclair „ 0 South Side . 26 New Brunswick __ „17 South Side . 13 Rahway „ 0 South Side . 0 Barringer „10 Onnonents „27 We were awarded the championship in the N. J. H. S. A. A. L.. and second place in the City League. The accomplishments of this year arc worthy of being reviewed. We gathered in the city league championships in basketball and baseball, our girls disposed of Plainfield in a dual swim- ming meet, our track team gained second place in the City Meet, and our football team garnered up first honors in the N. J. H. S. A. A. L. and second place in the City League. Yes. indeed, all in one year! In the winter of 1916-1917 South Side formed a hockey team, which came out on top in five out of seven contests staged. Of course, Zurker participated in this sport also. Later, we were represented by a cross-coun- try team, which finished second to Central in the City Meet and which beat East Orange in a dual meet. The basketball quintet of 1917 was the best that ever graced the court for South Side. Zuckcr, the nonpareil, scintillated as usual in this sport. We swept aside all opposition, win- ning contest after contest, rolling up a total of seventeen victories out of eighteen games played. Incidentally, we again copped premier honors in the City League. Dame Fortune did not smile so kindly upon us in the summer of 1917, and. accordingly, our baseball team, altho far from being an inferior one. did not quite measure up to the standards of the other teams of this year. We got off to a poor start, trailing Battin 9-0. But in the next game we retrieved most of our lost prestige by nosing out St. Benedicts in a nip and tuck battle, ending in a 4-3 score. True to the theme of many a baseball novel, the game was won in the ninth, when Zuckcr drove in the winning run. Then followed victories over Newark Academy and Central, but we succumbed to the attack of Barringer, coming out on the short end of a 13-3 score. Zucker, Seaman and Weismuller kept us in the running at all times. Our track team this year was fairly success- ful, beating Barringer in a dual meet, and ac- counting for third place in the Central High School Meet, sixth in the N. Y. U.. and third in the City Meet. The latter part of the year nineteen seven- teen was especially full of events in our little Athletic World. In October, 1917, the foot- ball prospects were reviewed in that issue of the Optimist. Most of the stellar perform- ers were found to be missing. The players that were left were enough for “Cavvy to mold into a powerful machine. Cavvy” had to shift many of the veteran players. Levine, who formerly played end, was shifted to the backfield and held down the position of halfback wonderfully well. Fava. who played center the previous year, was shifted to the position of tackle. Princcr was shifted from guard to center and developed into one of the best centers South Side ever had. Dutch Weismuller played at quarter, and I 63 THE OPTIMIST need not go into detail of the wonders that he performed. Billy Seaman, another fellow that made his- tory for South Side, won many a game for us with his educated toe. Around the above players as a nucleus. “Cavvy developed a powerful machine-like team. In the middle of October South Side’s cohorts met Irvington. Our team ran roughshod over the Irvingtonites and from the very start showed its superiority. The score resulted in such large numbers that I find it best not to state them here. Our next victim was Rahway and we buried them under a 26-0 score. In this game, our team again displayed such speed that everyone certainly gasped with wonder. The following month. November, our Black and Gold warriors were pitted against our keen- est rivals. Barringer. As usual the game was a humdinger, whatever that means. Both teams fought fiercely, and the huge crowd was in a frenzy. Our cohorts were going through and ripping up the Barringer line continually. The Blue and White line, however, rose to the oc- casion and held our boys the first two quarters. The third quarter the Black and Gold again wrangled the Barringer line and scored. The end of this quarter found the score in South Side’s favor 7-0. The final quarter, however, found our boys weakening considerably from the strain, and Barringer scored after a hard fight. The score, 7-7. After that the game was any- one’s game, and the crowd was hushed. Just before the whistle blew, one of the Barringer men kicked a field goal, and the game ended, Barringer 10—South Side 7. The team as a whole played wonderful ball in this contest, and covered themselves with glory. Our next victim was Plainfield, and our team conquered the powerful Plainfield combination to the tune of 13-7. Then another City League game. This time East Side was the team our boys were to battle. And battle we did. W'c decisively defeated East Side, with the score resulting 20-0 in our favor. Weismuller, especially, played wonder- ful ball. In this tussle Dutch” executed 13 forwards and out of this number ten were com- pleted. ’NuflF said. Another City League game followed, and this time Central was the unlucky team. In a won- derful burst of speed our Black and Gold war- riors defeated Central 13-0. Battin, in the last game of the season, de- feated our boys in a hard fought contest. The final score. South Side 6. Battin 13. The football season was one of the most suc- cessful, South Side winning eight out of ten games. Our indoor track season was also very suc- cessful. Milton Richman, our crack track man. broke many records. Varsity basketball at this time was abandoned and inter-class basketball was the main feature. The month of February, 1918, found our boys active in that sport of sports, hockey. Our team consisted of such stars as Dutch Weismuller, Kohn. Quinlan, Billy Seaman and Hagney. These boys furnished many an exciting hockey contest. Tho following month the National Inter- scholastic Track Meet came off and South Side captured third place, which certainly is a thing to be proud of. At this time our girls were furnishing plenty of excitement in the basket- ball field. Inter-Grade Basketball was their spice. Then the game of games, BASEBALL. Again most of our old friends were on the field in the name of our Alma Mater. The vet- erans were “Billy Seaman, pitcher. Dutch Weismuller, first baseman. and Kitterer, catcher. Around these men our coaches with incoming good material made a good team. The following month. May, our team under a blazing sun won the first game from Mont- clair 6-2. Our pitcher, ’Billy Seaman, pitched a wonderful game, and received great support from his teammates. In the next game which was with Central High, our boys knocked about four pitchers out of the box, and were on a grand batting rampage. All Central could do was to score one run while our team piled up seventeen. This is the way our team played all season, of course meeting with sonic defeats, but most- ly victorious. The baseball season was a big success. The football season (of 1918) started off with flying colors, South Side defeating Bloomfield with a 13-0 score. With Zwigard, Kohn. and Haines all out for quarter and Hosp. Biorcn and Levine filling in the rest of the backfield, it looked as if South Side was going to do some- thing that season. Several days later. Ruther- ford was swamped 27-0. Then came the first set- back to success, the fast Central team going home with the bacon to the tunc of 24-6. About a week later Battin was smothered with a 37-7 score— a just retribution for South Side’s 13-7 defeat the former year. We followed this up by sending the mountain huskies of Montclair home with THE OPT I M I S T a 14-0 defeat. The next encounter was a City League game with Hast Side. This was a hard fought battle resulting in a scoreless tic—not so bad for South Side after all. New Brunswick's colors were next trampled in the dust by the Black and Gold's sturdy fight- ers scoring 12 to their opponents 0. The Plain- field game resulted in a 7-7 tic. Then came the big finale of the season—the Barringer game. Altho we were defeated 14-0. Barringer had nothing to crow about as both touchdowns were flukes. Twice South Side's kicks were blocked and a Barringer man picked up the ball and ran for a touchdown with no one to stop him. As South Side outplayed Barringer throughout the game our boys weren’t so down- hearted after all. Thus ended the 1918 football season with South Side winning five games, ty- ing two, and losing two. Then came the call for track candidates. Day in and day out one might have seen the South Side runners and jumpers training strenuously. In the first meet, the Dickinson meet, South Side got only one place from her few entries, Milton Richman copping first place in the 880 yard run. Next came the National Track Champion- ship, South Side making a very creditable per- formance. In this meet, Julius Rippcl took first place in the high hurdles, Milton Richman got second in the half mile, and Henderson also ob- tained a second in the 440 yard run. The indoor track was now abandoned for the outdoor track and South Side got on its mark for the City Championship Meet and the State High School Championship Meet. In the City Meet. South Side only succeeded in getting third place, but in the State Meet, they did better, obtaining fourth place out of all the schools in the state. Richman and Rippcl again distinguished themselves getting several points. Ruprccht and Henderson were South Side’s stars in this meet, Ruprecht breaking the record for the junior shot and Henderson also break- ing a record in a dash. This meet brought to a successful close South Sides track program for 1919. South Side had a very creditable showing in response to Cavvy's call for candidates for baseball with Gordon, Henderson and Haines out for pitcher, Kittcrer and Weismuller for catcher, and men to spare for the remaining positions on the team. The first City League game was with Barringer, the Sunny Sidcrs winning 6-5—pretty hot for us. taking into con- sideration the fact that Barringer had a two- run lead until the ninth inning. Kearny next went down in defeat 8-2. The Central game re- sulted in a 7-6 defeat for South Side, altho our boys put up a stiff fight. Central just managed to nose in one more run in the tenth inning. The Kast Side game was our third City League game, resulting in a 5-4 victory for us. This finished the season and put us in first place in the City League tied with Central. The Inter-class Baseball League Championship was won by the 4B’s of Room 103 after some hard contests. All candidates for football report to the gym after school today!” The prospects seemed good with Weismuller, Atubs, and Zwigard, the mainstays of the team of the former year, in the back field, and six vets on the line. The first clash was a happy one. South Side sending Lincoln home at the small end of a 28-0 score. The next game, the first City League game, was also an easy victory, East Side being de- feated 14-0. Stuyvcsant was the next victim. Father Knickerbocker, undaunted by the de- feat of Lincoln sent over the Stuyvesant hus- kies to give us a good trouncing, which they didn't succeed in doing, our boys coming out ahead 12-7. The Passaic game was a 12-0 vic- tory for us. But there is an end to everything; in the next game. Plainfield succeeded in beating us to the tunc of 13-7, a defeat due largely to the overconfidence of our boys. Stung by this defeat, the supporters of the Black and Gold turned around and gave Irvington a sound whipping. Then the great game came—the Barringer game. Our boys maddened by their last year's defeat, again and again tore their way through Barringer’s line, marching steadily down the field until, when the final whistle had blown, the score stood 21-0 in favor of South Side. Yes, at last it had come true. South Side had defeated Barringer. The Barringerites had looked down upon us before the game, espe- cially on little Zwigard. but they soon learned that size is not everything, for it was Zwigard that scored fifteen out of the total twenty-one points. We next smothered New Brunswick 20-0. Then our boys journeyed to I-ong Branch to play Chattle High, and succeeded in bringing home the bacon 7-6. Battin was South Side's next victim with a score of 14-7. The last game of the season with Montclair re- sulted in a deicat for us. Montclair avenging her last year’s defeat with a 20-12 score. This, and a banquet to our team, ended the football season of 1919, South Side winning nine games and losing two. Class basketball teams were organized and two leagues were formed—the senior league S5Tl THE OPTIMIST ZZ1W consisting of 3B’s and above the junior league of all lower than 3B. After sonic hard struggles. Room 210, a 4A room, came out on top in the senior league. The junior league was a tie between a 2A and a 2B room. Track next held the limelight. In the City Meet. South Side got third in the senior events with eight points, but did better in the junior events, getting second place with 26 points to Central's 28. This spring mass athletics were adopted in- stead of varsity baseball. Class baseball teams were organized and some good games ensued. Thud! The ball sailed into the air in the opening game of the 1920 football season. South Side's team, handicapped by the loss of Weis- muller. Zwigard. and Lillie, stars of the champ- ionship team of the former year, fought hard in their first game, holding Bloomfield to a scoreless draw. Several weeks later the Montclair huskies defeated them to the tunc of 7-0. Pas- saic was held to a 0-0 score, but Plainfield swamped the Black and Gold with a score of 27-0. Then came the first City League game with East Side, in which South Side, fighting gamely, held the Bcnkert battering ram and his cohorts to a 6-0 score. Next followed the dis- mal Barringer game in which Barringer turned the tables of the former year and swamped South Side with a score of 28-6. The closing game resulted in a 23-0 defeat at the hands of Central. In the whole season. South Side only scored 25 points against their opponents’ 133—a rather dismal contrast to the record of the pre- ceding year. Basketball filled the next few months. Inter- class basketball teams were organized, and some close games followed. A swimming team was also formed which tried its mettle in a meet with Central and East Side. This resulted in the defeat of the South Side fishes by the Cen- tralites. The track team after hard training, succeeded in obtaining fourth place in the Columbian meet in New York. Then came the call for candidates for base- ball. The season opened by South Side being defeated by Nutley at Nutley to the tunc of 8- 5. Next was the Central game. Central manag- ing to come out ahead by a margin of one run. The Montclair and Barringer games were also close, but with no good outcome for South Side. Montclair winning by a 2-0 score and Barringer 3-2. The East Side game raised South Side’s hopes by our winning 8-4. but the East Orange and Battin games following, again resulted in defeat for our fighting team. Thus ended the baseball season of 1921. The football season of 1921 started off rather poorly with our inexperienced team being de- feated by Montclair. Then came a 25-0 defeat by Bloomfield and another of 7-0 by East Side. Thus it continued all thru the season, our boys fighting gamely but unable to do anything against their husky opponents. The Irvington game raised their hopes. South Side winning by a score of 20-13, but the Barringer 13-7 game and an additional victory by Central of 21-0 offset this entirely. Their continuous fighting shows that our boys were not quitters, no matter how many times they bowed in defeat, and great credit was due them for keeping up the fight to the finish. Our track team of 1922 made a brilliant show- ing all season. South Side started off by tak- ing first place in the Central New Jersey High School meet. Then they captured a place in the city meet, Pappas breaking two records and the rest of the team making a fine showing. The Montclair meet was a defeat for us. Mont- clair sliding into first by a margin of 3 points. The Irvington meet was an easy victory for the South Side runners. Then came the big meet of the season, the Central New’ Jersey Track Meet. Greatly to many persons’ surprise. South Side carried off first honors. The baseball season of 1922 consisted of a series of defeats for South Side. The Battin sluggers took home the bacon with a score of 8-3. East Orange defeated us 11-4 and East Side beat us up pretty badly to the tunc of 18-11. Defeat next came at the hands of Bar- ringer and Central. These games closed a rather dismal season of Itaseball for South Side. The 1922 football season had better results than the two preceding years, South Side scor- ing more points than our opponents. The back- field consisted of Holzman. Schwartz, Stern, and Pappas, with several others ready to take their places. Never before had “Cavvy” had so much material for a backficld. The first game with Clifton resulted in a 19-12 defeat for South Side. Next was the Bloomfield game, with Bloomfield going home with the bacon. Then came victories for South Side—Dover bowing to our boys with a 12-0 score and later Irvington being swamped 38-0. Montclair defeated us 13-6, but we succeeded in holding East Side to a 0-0 tic. Then came the big game—the Barringer game, where in spite of all our ef- forts. Barringer swamped us 13-6. The Central game, greatly to everybody’s surprise, resulted in a 0-0 draw, showing that our boys still had some fight left. This closed the season of 1922. 66 THE OPTIMIST ]W SOUTH SIDE ATHLETES IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS South Side has been in existence for ten years, and in those ten years she has graduated hundreds of successful students. There have been many who. having achieved athletic prestige in South Side, made good elsewhere. Hut only a few can be mentioned here, for our school has developed a great number of good athletes, whose names have been heard in many parts of this country, and in other coun- tries also. First comes the name of Johnny Alexan- der. One of the finest football players that ever sported the Black and Gold was Johnny, and he continued his success at Rutgers. He was a mainstay on one of their successful foot- ball teams. Indeed, his quality of playing was such that he was chosen left tackle on one of the All-American teams. He has been the only graduate South Sidcr to accomplish this feat, and he has set a record for some future Sunny Siders to eclipse. After having been so hon- ored. and after having established so fine an athletic record at Rutgers, he left to play for the Orange A. A. There he performed with his usual brilliancy and vivacity, and he was a bright light on an organization that held the professional championship of New Jersey. Then there was Milton Zucker. Milt at South Side took a shot at everything; football, baseball, basketball, tennis, and every other sport then in existence. In the University of Pennsylvania he played on the football and baseball teams. Especially did he shine on the basketball team that represented the tooth pullers.” That team, by the way, won the bas- ketball championship of the Eastern colleges. Another all-round athlete, captain and full- back of our 1919 football team, champions of Newark and the rest of the world, was Weis- muller. Dutch” went to Franklin and Mar- shall College to continue his studies. There he made the team, and helped put that college on the football map. When he got tired of Pennsy he came back to dear old Newark, and played for Cavvy’s kids, the Newark Football Club. He held down the position of fullback, and he was some fullback. One of Weissy's” teammates on the Newark Footbal Club was Nat Cohen. Cohen was also his teammate on the aforesaid 1919 eleven, when Nat held down the position of right guard. The fiery spirit that he then displayed on the field was in full view when playing pro- fessional football. Nat was always an optim- ist. Even in the face of utter defeat did he do his best, and always tended to awaken the hopes of his team. Quite a few of the best alumni athletes of to- day were on that illustrious team of 1919. There was Howley, a modest right end. He. one fine spring day. with no warning whatsoever, stepped out on the diamond, and in the pitcher's box gave the champion Central team the biggest scare of the season. And he twirled like that right ScTl THE OPTIMIST through the rest of the season. After having; made so illustrious a name for himself in this noble institution of learning, he hied himself away to New York University. He joined their football team and was considered good enough to be chosen All-Metropolitan end. Moreover. Frank pitched their team to many a brilliant victory, and gave many a team as big a sur- prise as that which he handed Central while wearing the Black and Gold. Then there was the pivot man Rittcrsbacher, also a good first sackcr on the diamond. He’s busting noses and being busted up himself at Brown. Ormonde Kieb, the then left end. and also nine performer, is now the physical direc- tor at the Ridgewood Y. M. C. A. He was a great factor in bringing the city championship to South Side. One of our big strapping fellows. Ambs, went to the University of South Carolina. “Al” can best be remembered for his brilliant playing as halfback in 1910. S. Gardner, also a luminary of the 1919 eleven, was a fullback at Rutgers. Going back a few years we come to the name of Herbert Turk” Gardner, one of the best players ever developed at South Side. Over at Rutgers he was a great success on the eleven. Turk made many a touchdown under the Red and Black, and clinched many a vic- tory for them. In 1920 and 1921 he captained the moleskin wearers, adding one more South Sider to the long list of Rutgers' Hall of Fame. George Mount was another star of this period. Gcorgic” was captain of our 1915 eleven, one that did its full share to add to the prestige of the school. He was chosen all-state guard. George also went to Rutgers, and made good on their varsity eleven. Indeed, what has been said of Turk Gardner can be truly said of Mount. Another boy that went to Rutgers was Arthur Ozias. Art was a stellar halfback, and was just as fine a player at the New Jersey college as at South Side. But it is not only on the gridiron that South Side has developed her boys. We have had track and court performers who have excelled in college. William Seaman, who used to sock ’em over the plate like a reg'lar big leaguer, went to Lafayette College. As a football player there, he was A No. 1.” But it was really on the diamond where “Billy won his fame. He caused great commotion when he pitched Lafayette to a no-run. no-hit victory over Ursinus. At present Billy” wields a mean stick on the Wecquanic Park Golf course. Another fine baseball player, Benjamin Leon, who was ranked as one of the best pitchers who ever toed the mound for South Side, went to Rutgers. And as a twirlcr at that college he made a name for himself. He was always a player to be depended upon, and many times he pitched his team out of a “hole. Leon was truly a friend in need. Roland King, who used to prance around the court when South Side showed the way in basketball, was a basketball sharp-shooter at Franklin and Marshall College. King also played on their football team, and he was a player of no mean ability. Phi! Fava who won his “S in baseball, foot- ball, and basketball, has also had success in the art of spearing the basket. He played with the basketball team of Tufts College. And at Tufts Phil” played with the same zest and eagerness that characterized him in South Side. Milton Richmond who flashed the Black and Gold on the cinder paths was captain of the Cor- nell track team. His praise was highly sung by his classmates, and truly his achievements were a credit to himself and an asset to Cornell. When the athletic board of that college was called upon to send some representatives to the Oxford-Cambridge meet in England, it chose Richmond; who thereby surely received the highest recognition of merit that any col- lege has it in its power to bestow. And yet there arc other colleges that have been recipients of such South Side graduates. Malcolm Gilman, at Columbia, distinguished himself in many forms of varsity athletics. Gil- man had a fine record of achievments, notably those of being a sterling performer on the varsity crew, fencing, and football squads. He had a fine “rep here and it appears that he upheld it in Columbia. In Princeton’s archives of noble and worthy performers we find the name of Charles Handler. Handler, although he did nothing in the way of sports during his high school career, nevertheless was a skilled wrestler, and he earned a position on the Princeton varsity wrestling team. He was also a member of the track team. In addition to these there arc several others who played or arc playing elsewhere. Ricgcl- man played on the football team of Middlebury College. Hetz” Ozias, quarterback of our 1921 eleven, was quarterback last year on Rutger’s freshman team, and a very good one at that. R. Braudes was also a member of last year’s Rutgers’ Frosh eleven. He filled the position of tackle. The tennis squad of New York University had, as one of its members, C. A. Jayson. I. Block was on the Y. M. H. A. foot- 68 THE OPTIMIST ball team. John Makowsky. a track man here, was a member of the Webb Institute basketball team. And the basketball team of the New Jer- sey Law School also had one of South Side's athletes on their basketball team. But the fair sex of South Side have also made a name for themselves in the field of sports. Suzanne Becker, of the Class of Jan- uary. 1915. took charge of the girl's Olympic team that went to France to compete in the first No Men’s International Olympiad. And that was some job we can assure you. Another ambitious athlete of the weaker sex (?) is Lida Mueller. She. at Wellesley, participated in the gentle art of archery—probably that was part of the course in domestic arts—and was quite a success at it. Flizabeth Shoycr played on the championship varsity basketball team of Ml. Holyoke for four years, and successfully held her end of the job of defending their title to the satisfaction of all. Another athlete worthy of a high place in South Side’s Feminine Hall of Fame is Luella Mueller, sister of the aforementioned Lida, and a member of the Class of '22. After piling up an enviable rec- ord of athletic achievements at South Side, she entered the Sargent School for Physical Ed- ucation and in her first year played on the fol- lowing teams: freshman wall scaling, freshman basketball, freshman fist ball, varsity fist ball and second varsity basketball. Some record! All these, as was said before, arc merely a few. What a glorious sight it would be to see them all together again! But they can only serve as an impetus to the present and future athletes of South Side, to spread further abroad the name and fame of our Alma Mater. A RECORD JUMP IN ATHLETICS By Suzannk Bkckkr, '15 One never thought, at the time I was one of those mighty Seniors in South Side (long, long ago), that girls' athletics would ever take such long, wonderful jumps forward that they would land us across the seas. But they did. And it was just a matter of keeping up with the rest of the things that women arc doing in these modern times of ours. A lot of people don't ap- prove—you bet they don’t—some folks don’t ap- prove of modern dancing either, or modern flappers or anything modern. One has to move fast to keep apace nowadays. Anyhow the girls here in U. S. seemed to be having a hard time of it trying to squeeze any athletics into their school curriculum until something happened which acted like a bomb. And this is what happened. The Feminine Sportive Federation of France wrote over here to our National Womens’ Track Athletics Com- mittee and invited us to join them in a big International Meet for Girls. England, Switzer- land. Czechoslovakia and Belgium had already decided to enter. Of course we weren’t going to be left behind and so joined too. This is how we did it. We had a big tel- egraphic meet out West and an Eastern tryout meet at Oaksmere; we picked out a handful of world beaters scattered over the country, col- lected enough money from individuals, parents, and schools; gathered our picked team together in Newark at the Wcequahic Park in July, 1922, and there we halted—that is for two weeks practising. After that we climbed aboard the big ship Aquitania and waved good-by to those on shore with a lump in our throats and thrills in our hearts. The Aquitania was ours from the minute we became known. We had everything our own way from practising on the deck in the mornings pnd using the gymnasium and swimming pool in the afternoons to having a big birthday party with everything special the chef could think of. Then our girls had to win all the deck tennis prizes—just to start things off right. Even over there the French looked upon us as something specially nice—oh, Americans— they could do anything. Well, we had work- outs every morning, occasionally sight-seeing trips in the afternoons, and theatres in the eve- nings (very occasionally) with training rules in effect all the time. What a good thing tho,—I mean these training rules were for with all that wine floating around. Why the very first day in Paris, we were all taken to the news- paper office and photographed (for the rogues’ gallery I guess), and then ushered downstairs to their banquet hall and all given champagne. There we were—each one with a huge glass of champagne in front of us—sort of afraid to drink for fear we wouldn't be able to find the door afterward, but with our hostess urging us to have some more—we just had to be polite! Finally, the day of the meet arrived! Thou- sands of people, not only French but English and Americans, filled up the enormous grand- stand of the Pershing Stadium. The meet was (V THE OPTIMIST systematically and well run off. Interpreters were a help so we knew what events were to come and the result. Every time a nation won first place, the French orchestra would play that nation's national anthem and across the field its flag would be raised. What excite- ment and thrills when that good old Star Spangled Banner was heard and those stars and stripes were seen going up! And that hap- pened five times! Great Britain had that hap- pen five times, too. but the English girls also won a few seconds and thirds and so beat us out in the end, so we had to be satisfied with second place. Of the nine world records smashed, America made four besides breaking eight American records. After the meet every nation gathered together for a banquet. There I was, sitting between a French and a Czechoslovakia girl, trying to put W If (5, (L (L A TEACWtRS DKiNIIY AV TvaKNTY SCVftA QUITE eiAUAfCD; NEARER. ID HEAVErl. HIS CMC T IS VOAY UP,AND HIS HAIRS ON Hlf H€AD, k • H«s DIET COrtSlSTS of or Y PISH ANt «MAP lowen tm teachers get ©iper. its Quire CONTRARY MIS HEAD, IT ISN'T SO UER.Y HAlR.Y HIS DIGNITY DftOP TO l|is ABDOMC’ri AND TMf HAIRS FROM MIS HEAP FALU TO HIS CHiN MO . CHAM.________ on my best company manners and carry on a conversation. All I managed to do to prove my willingness to co-operate was to drink goblet after goblet of the wine which they served as water. Then it didn't make much difference what language we conversed in. Later on in the evening the American team went back to the hotel where another spread was awaiting us and where the coaches received gifts of ap- preciation from the girls and we gave our cap- tain a nice loving cup and so after many speeches the happy evening ended. The next day we left bright and early for the United States again. It was with mixed feelings that we boarded the funny, old French train which was to take us to the Saxonia and thence home to Mother (also the waiting re- porters). Epilogue—And so our track committee organ- ized itself the National Womens’ Collegiate and Scholastic Track Athletics Association. We arc affiliated with the International Feminine Sportive Federation and arc looking forward to another international meet in 1924. In the meantime, an Eastern Interscholastic Track Meet is to be held at Oaksmcrc, Mamaroneck. N. Y., on May 19. Good looking Oval face Lovable eyes Dark hair Darn good kid I tching palm Gold tooth Googoo eyes Ever going Rosy cheeks. In Physics This law of Boyle is a hot one. Old lady after waiting in a confectionary store for ten minutes and growing impatient, said: Here young lady, who waits on the nuts?” Optimist Adviser (looking over material) — The trouble is, anything that’s good is not orig- inal.” Kmmergliek (hurt)—“Mine is original.” Optimist Adviser— Well, that's in accordance with my statement.” 70 ccT jJ THE OPTIMIST SONGS OF A SOUR-ALUMNA (With profound apologies to R. W. Service) By Janet R. MacIvkr, '20 1W Little of mirth or joys. Little of case, I sing; Sagas of girls and boys. Humanly suffering. The Rhyme of the Restless One-Bees They couldn't sit and study for the test; Close confinement to their books they couldn’t stand; For their freshman blood was surging, and they didn't need much urging To excitement at a movie—which was banned. So they whispered For Lloyd’s sake we must escape, Then they tried to cut a class and slip away. But a teacher’s eagle eye saw those infants sneak- ing by, And she sent them to the office for the day. Now you'll find them throwing chalk around the room. And you’ll find them on the front seats during class; For the boys must liavc their fun. but when the term is done. You’ll find them wondering why they’ve failed to pass. Examinations Strange is the toil by the midnight oil By the students who sit up to cram; The electric lights see sorrowful sights. For tomorrow’s the hardest exam. So. wearied and despairing, we conclude Our energy's been sadly misdirected: Those questions were not sensible. They were quite incomprehensible. And our shortcomings they speedily detected. The Way to Graduate Do you recall, dear comrade, how we’ve bluffed through school together. And we’ve made the same excuses to the teach- ers every day; Just to get through somehow, so we wouldn't have to study; We’ve turned long hours for learning into short er hours for play. Alas! our way to graduate is pit failed with dis aster. We’ve sometimes flunked a term or two but haven’t seemed to mind. And we’ve laughed and talked and jested as we’ve mocked at those who studied. But they have graduated and have left us far behind. It’s the easiest way to graduate, the laziest way to • graduate. But—the longest way to graduate from dear old South Side High. And unless we change our system, and hit ’em where we’ve missed 'em. We'll spend our years in South Side until it’s time to die. We are fated serfs to history. !«atin, math. Of our themes we’ve shoulders broad to bear the blame; But we gaze in blank despair At that fearful questionnaire. And sigh, and write with bitterness our name. There arc sheets and sheets of paper we must fill; All the hours we’ve spent in toil arc no avail; We may use our brains and bluff. Yet we haven’t learned enough— Oh, we have a premonition that we'll fail. Yes. we go out from that room as failures go. And our faces, they are likely streaked with woe; Well, we’ve written lots of bunk. But we hope we didn’t flunk; Of course they asked the things we didn’t know Fare Thee Well Within your halls we newly met 'Mid shouts and mirthful cheer; But now we part and all are set. O must we leave you here ? We wander forth o'er paths unknown— One goal we have attained. O Alma Mater, faith you’ve shown In us whose praise you’ve gained. With grateful hearts we go our way And leave what we revere; With tuneful bliss this merry day. Our homage is sincere. Teacher— ‘Ous’ at the end of a word means ‘full of.’ For instance, famous, ’full of fame'; pious, ‘full of pie.”’ 71 Jlu fHnmuiam iBr. SJamra A. Siulsr iHisfi fHurtlr finpppn ittisa Amplia Jfral Itrlourb ararlirra The Lunch Room Seniors, seniors of Four A Oh, how lime has past away; Under proper care and training. Teachers four years were explaining How we should work hard each day. South Side is no place for play; In our classrooms gaining knowledge. Drilling for our days at college Every day and all the time. High school life is sure sublime In years to come we’ll not regret— Good South Side Days we’ll not forget— Happy bunch, (lee! Ain’t it great! Soon we all will graduate. Come on seniors please don’t crowd— Have you heard why we’re so proud? Of course you have for you've been told Of our school that's ten years old. Let’s give three cheers for South Side High! Ten happy years have just gone by Each leaving garlands as it sped— New crowns for Alma Mater’s head. On our knees for you we will pray Long life to South Side, you stand Ace High— Dear old South Side au revoir Good Bye. A Rippling Rime ’Twas in September, You may remember. That first we entered here. O how we did gaze Without word or phrase— We were in dreadful fear. We sought the top floor— Were lead to room 4 By “sophs” so insincere. But in a year’s time We thought it no crime To mislead one Bees dear. But what a contrast From this term to last When we reached our third year. It did not seem right For us to delight O’er frcshics” to dom’neer. ’Tis now our last term And as we sojourn We bid you all good cheer. Good-by. good people. We are so fickle. I bet you think us queer. And so we depart Tho it breaks our heart From the school that we revere. Yes. dear seniors, our school so dear Each one will think of every year. And as the years go rolling by Remember dear old South Side High; So all together. Hip! Hip! Hooray! 73 THE OPTIMIST 1W Editors Chairman—Clara Moskowit . Irving PiLTCH George Friedman Sylvia See Gordon Davidson Tempus fugit and it is already ten years, ten years which have flown on silver wings since South Side High School was erected and organized. How many young men and women have gone through these halls of learning, some to colleges ami universities, others into the business field, others merely remaining at home, and a tew, it is sad to relate, to the Great Beyond. Perhaps most of you have never realized or even thought of the number of brother and sister South Siders you have. Indeed the number is great, and in order that you may see for yourself, we submit a list of the graduates in each class since the school has l ecn established up to the present time. February, 1015 .................................. 29 June, 1915 ______________________ .._________ 60 February, 1916 43 June, 1916 65 February, 1917 53 June, 1917 ...................................... 89 February 1918 64 June. 1918 .................................... 114 February, 1919 .................................. 77 .1 line, 1919 ................................. ‘ S February, 1920 70 June. 1920 ...................................... 72 February, 1921 83 June, 1921 _________________________________ 84 February. 1922 .................................. 73 June. 1922 .................................... 98 February. 1923 .................................. 73 In all. there is a total of 1.172 pupils who have graduated from South Side High. Just where have all these people gone after their graduation? Well, this is rather difficult to say, putting it frankly. However, it has been possible to find out where some have gone, and following is 74 a list of the number who have received certificates for the various colleges: Univcrsitv of Pennsylvania 27 67 9 11 2 34 17 1 Cincinnati 2 Massachusetts Tech 5 l Wcllcslev li University of Maryland 16 Princeton 8 Stevens 21 New York University 98 National Park Semimry 1 Goucher 6 New Jersey College for Women.. 16 Dartmouth 5 Simmons 6 Cornell 25 l-afavette 5 Drcxel 1 Smith 5 University of Michigan 7 De Paul University 1 Franklin and Marshall 3 University of Wisconsin 1 University of California 4 Lehigh 4 Vassar 1 Vale 4 Newark Institute of Arts and Science 4 Colorado School of Mines 1 23 City College of New York THE OPTIMIST Fordham 1 Tufts------------------------------------- 5 Ml. Holyoke —......-......................... 4 Jefferson Medical College..................... 1 St. Steven’s College....................... 1 Philadelphia Textile School................... 4 Savage School of Physical Training............ 4 Webb In.'tituu- 2 National Automotive School.................... 1 Wesleyan University ........................ 2 Johns Hopkins 1 Oberlin .................................... 1 Pratt InstitOtO 1 Skidmore 4 Wharton 1 New York Dental ........................... 4 New Jersey College of Pharmacy............... 2 New London College for Women 1 University of Illinois...................... 1 (icorgc Washington University ................ 2 Newark Tech. ............................ 4 The Normal School seems to be the greatest attraction to South Side girls and many have en- tered it with each new enrollment. The list for this is as follows: February. 1922 20 September, l‘ 2l ......................... ... 22 February, 1921 26 September, 1920 .... 20 February, 1920 ............................... 10 January. 1920 „.............. 19 September, 1919 14 February, 1919 25 September, 1918 12 February, 1918 September, 1917............................. 17 February, 1917 ............................. 20 September. 19p 20 February, 1916 ............................... lo September, 1915 ... 13 Thus we sec that 287 of our students are or else soon will be graduates of the State Normal School. ALUMNI Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And never brought to min’? Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And auld Jang sync?” This bit of verse, snatched from a well-known song of Robert Burns, makes us think now more than ever of our old friends, schoolmates, and former South Siders. How many times have you said, I wonder what Dick is doing?’ or “What is Ruth doing now? It’s four years since we last saw each other ; or Did Jack get out of college yet?” or almost any number of things like that. Well, now is the chance to find out about our former South Siders. and altho a right guid-willic waught is out of the question in this day, nevertheless one can indulge in some pleasant reminiscences without it. But the fact which seems to be at the root of the trouble is where to begin. As there are so many hundreds of distinguished graduates we must ad- mit it is difficult to get started. W ho shall have the honor of coming first ? To show no partiality we ll take the very first that pops into our mind. Here goes: J. W illiam Carson, 1919—Oh, he lias been a busy young man since his leaving South Side. W here is he now? Stevens Institute of Technolo- gy is the place, Castle Point, Hoboken. Carson has been working untiringly for his M. E. degree and now his vision is practically in sight—gradua- tion night is June nineteenth, and he was chosen valedictorian of his class after a scries of declama- tion contests in which the six students of highest standing were eligible. Carson’s college record is one not to be lightly passed over. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi. an honorary engineering fraternity, a member of the Stutc’’ Board (the Stutc” is the weekly publi- cation at Stevens), and was a member of The Link, the annual Stevens publication produced by the Juniors. But that’s not all. The best is yet to come! Carson is the winner of a string of •prizes; Homer Ransom Higley Mathematics Prize in 1921; First Alfred Marshall Mayer Prize in Physics, in 1921: Priestley Prize in Chemistry, in 1922. That wasn t so bad a start, was it? Saul Seid. of 1920, is also at Stevens Institute of Technology. Saul is a jolly Junior and is on the staff of the comic monthly, the Stone Mill.” Circulation manager is the position he holds. Show ’em. South Side! You know, one can’t speak for a very long time without bringing a woman’s name in. and of course we are no exception to the rule. Out of the class of 1915 is Henrietta Basters, who grad- uated from the New Jersey State Normal School and is now teaching. She writes that during the war most schools helped by knitting, sewing, roll- ing bandages, etc. At that time she had a one- room rural school, her pupils being two girls and a number of boys, and her experiences in teaching these boys how to hem towels were interesting, to say the least, for boys’ fingers, at times, seem to be all thumbs. Henrietta speaks of a little conversation with a youngster when trying to find his dad’s first name. Teacher— What’s your father’s name?” Child— Mr. Jones.” 75 HZ5? THE OPTIMIST f Teacher—“But what's his first name?” Child—“1 don’t know. Teacher—“What does your mother call him?” Child— Honey. Samuel Donchi continued his studies at New York University after graduating from South Side in 1919. He is now doing fine as a salcs- manager for Diet and Schuman. Prominent in the Class of 1920 was Meyer Cohen. His years of training in South Side's or- chestra prepared him for his orchestra work at the University of Pennsylvania, where he has been taking the pre-med course and working for his M.D. besides. Morris Cristal (1921). is a Sophomore studying accountancy in the Wall St. branch of the Business School of N. Y. U. In the meanwhile he receives some practise by working in his father's office. Clinton E. Met , also of 1921. is completing his Sophomore year at Columbia University. He is working for a B.Lit. degree (Bachelor of Letters), and intends entering the School of Journalism in September. We may add that Met is a member of the editorial staff of the Columbian,” the Co- lumbia College annual. In the class of June. 1917. Frederick H. Grocl is first heard of. This may be because of his ora- torical powers which were developed on the var- sity debating team of Princeton. Fred received his A.B. at Princeton and is now in his second year at the Harvard law School. During the war he was in the U. S. N. R. F. Do you know any of the girls at the N. J. College for Women? Amongst them we find Rose Loubct. Hazel Kussy, and Doris Epstein. Doris is taking the course for a B.A. degree with the intention of majoring in socialogy. Here is some news for some of you. You know Katherine E. Taylor, who left South Side in 1919, graduated from the Normal School and who is at present teaching in the kindergarten of Four- teenth Avenue School. Katherine was recently engaged to John Bradford Craig of Arlington. Benjamin Greenwood says that his career has been more or less varied, having tried everything once except marriage. To be more definite Ben attended the Newark Junior College and while there he successfully passed his “State Boards” in pharmacy, in which he is still engaged. Further- more. lie is studying chemistry at Rutgers, from which institution he will receive his B.S. in June. Which June, you ask? 1923. of course. The Yawitz family boasts of three South Side graduates. There is Henrietta (1921), a Senior at Normal School; Katherine, a graduate of the Normal School and now a teacher at Fast Ruth- erford. and Samuel Yawitz of January. 1916. The latter is a lawyer in this city, having gained his L.L.B. at the New Jersey Law School. He was also in the Officers’ Training School of the United States Army. Li la Mueller represents us at Wellesley, where she has been especially active in two branches, archery and news work, having beat a contributor to the college periodical. The News. Speaking of South Side’s athletes of the fair sex. who is it one immediately remembers? Suzanne Becker (1915), of whom this school is rightfully proud, for has not the name of Suzanne Becker been heard of from far and wide? You will recall, with very little effort, that she was Assistant Coach to the All-American Girls' Track Team which took part so creditably in the In- ternational Track Meet at Paris, winning second place. While in France Miss Becker was made a permanent member of the Federation Sportive Feminine Internationale; she is also Secretary to The National Women's Collegiate and Scholastic Track Athletics Association, the organization which sent the team to Paris. Besides all these things Suzanne Becker is the head of the Physical Training Department at Merrill School, Oaks- mere. Mamaroneck, N. Y. Alexander M. Goldfingcr attended Rutgers but received his lawyer's degree at New Jersey Law School. We kindly asked him for his wife’s name, with the surprising answer. Beatrice Fairfax, please tell me.” Therefore, following in the foot- steps of Sherlock Holmes, we conceived the idea that he was as yet an old bach. Clever of us, what, eh? Many of the girls decided to enter the Normal School after leaving South Side. Now that two years have passed, they again face graduation, and amongst these young women who are almost teachers, we find Evelyn Echikson, Edith J. Gann, who is likewise a counselor in the Cellar Island Camp. Ida Brodkin, Evelyn Folsom. Esther Turk. Mina Kulis. One of the members of the class of 1921 is completing her course at the Newark City Hos- pital and expects to graduate in May. This future worker in the field of mercy is none other than Anna E. Chrystal. Josephine Robinson, a member of the same class, is employed in the Equitable Building in New York City. August Plaus. Jr., finished his Freshman year at Rutgers. He is now working in the Main Pub- lic Library, but is going back to Rutgers this September. Pfaus intends to be a minister some day. Do you rcmeml)er his sermons at South Side? No? One often hears about the nice fellows at New 76 THE O P T I MIST Jersey Law School. What about the Kiris? They’re nicer still. Helen Samuelson is there and has already advanced to the rank of Junior. Helen is a member of the various clubs and Secretary of the McClelland Debating Club. Morris R. Schneider (1918), is a Senior of the same school. Harry Levin, of 1917. is spreading his fame as a chemist after having graduated from Cornell. Another chemist that South Side is proud of is Cornelius A. Jayson (1916), who is now em- ployed by the United States Radium Corporation of Orange. He received his degree of Bachelor of Science in chemistry (followed his brother’s footsteps), from New York U., in 1920. Jayson is a member of Kappa Nu Fraternity: during his third year at college he was a member of the Glee Club and of the Tennis Squad, and during all four years a member of the Mcnorah Society, besides being in the R. O. T. C. during the war. Harry (Jcrstin, also of a 1916 class, is a lawyer having his office in the Union Building. He re- ceived his L.L.B. at New Jersey Law School, and during the war had enlisted in the Harvard S. A. T. C.. which by the way, is not the Satur- day Afternoon Tea Club. The first graduation class of South Side—that calls to mind many old studes along with many recollections. Two men who are clearly remem- bered of this class arc Arthur Thcvcnct and Wal- ter Rinchard. The former is a credit analyst and department head in a New York credit agency. Thcvcnct went to Rutgers after his graduation and there he was made a member of -Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. When war was declared in 1917 he immediately joined the army as a private, re- maining nine months at Camp Dix. then going to France, where he fought thru two offensives. He t K� k part in the St. Mibiel as a sergeant in the Intelligence Section, and had graduated as Sec- ond Lieutenant from the Officers Training School at Langre. France, when the armistice was signed. In 1920 Thevenet married Flcanor Cobb of the same class, who attended the Newark Normal School and taught three years in Madison School. In June, their little daughter Hleanor Mason Thcvcnct is going to have her second birthday. Walter Rinehard took his dental course at the University of Pennsylvania, besides taking his bride from Pennsylvania. He certainly showed good judgment; just ask Walter. Jr., who’s the bestest mother in the world. Sadyc M. Gann is a piano teacher and pupil of Clarence Adler, of the New York Institute of Musical Art. Marjorie Osgood and Ellen L. Schultz arc both Seniors at Wellesley College. Blanch Korb (1918), was married to Peter V. Goldschmitt shortly after her graduation from South Side. She is still near her old school, re- siding, as she does, on Alpine Street. Another young woman who has ventured upon the sea of matrimony (what will her husband say if he reads this?), is Florence Rippel, or the pres- ent Mrs. Edward W. Van Wagcnen. Jr. Flor- ence was an active volunteer Red Cross worker at the Newark Chapter for three years. David Gersten (1922). attends the New Jersey t ollege of Pharmacy, while he gets practical ex- perience bv clerking in his brother’s drug store. Elizabeth Prentice Shoyer made a fine record at Mt. Holyoke College. She was on the basket- ball team all four years of her college career, and this, please notice, was the champion team. Rip 'em up. South Side! Betty was made a mem- ber of the Phi Gamma Kappa, and since receiving her A.B. in 1921. she has been an assistant in the Chemistry Department at Mt. Holyoke. In addition to this she has been working for an M.A.. which she expects to get soon. t oming back to some of our nearer graduates, those of 1922. we sec that the N. Y. U. is shel- tering Aaron Weiner. Mike Grunt. Abe Wcchslcr. Irving Graber. Marcus Jonas. Sheridan Schcchner, Arthur Lc veil son. Jimmy Atkins; Rutgers has George Trager. Daniel Koch and Edwin Neuman; New Jersey Law School includes amongst its many South Sidcrs Mike Grunt. Carl Edelstein. Jerome Eisenbcrg, Milton Gross. Irving Kessel- haut. Charles Ginsberg and Harry Stern. A g � odly array of coming lawyers. Remember the Minnick sisters? Well. Florence, of 1919. hurries to and fro in the business field whereas Margaret (1921). hastens every morning from North Arlington to Belleville to get to school before her brilliant young pupils. Mildred I). Black attended Newark Junior Col- lege for two years and is completing her course at New Jersey College for Women. Mildred's brother. William Lindsay Black, studied electrical engineering at Western Electric Companv of New ork City. Black took a most interesting trip to South America last August. The Western Electric Com- pany sent him to Rio de Janeiro to help install a radio for the Brazilian Centennial Exposition. I he radio has become very popular in Brazil, and that installed by the Western Electric Company was heard five thousand miles away. Black writes t jat the City of Rio de Janeiro is beautiful, an ideal spot for such an exposition, and that the exposition itself is a marvel of twentieth century ingenuity. Miriam Lingerman (1917). a graduate of New- W[ ark State Normal School, is happily married to John E. Campbell. The couple live in Irvington. Maurice Bern (1915). is a Newark lawyer who worked for his L.L.B. at N. Y. U. Law School. During the war he did his bit in special govern- ment work. Do you know that Helainc Meyers took a most interesting Mediterranean tour some months ago? Her chosen alma mater is now Columbia. Edith Bishop graduated from the Newark State Normal School in February. 1921. By now she is a fully experienced young teacher in a 5A class in the Oliver Street School. Who would have thought seven years ago. when a class of 1916 was graduating, that one of its members would soon carry our high standards so far as Colorado? But it’s a fact. Helen Burnet Mertz graduated from Wellesley with a B. A.: from Columbia with an M.A.. and is now teach- ing English in Florence. Colorado. A few' of '22s girls at the Normal School are Bessie Friedman. Eleanor Meirick, Minnie Adcl- man and Clara Matross. Clara writes us that during the Easter vacation sixty girls from the Normal School took a trip to Washington. D. C. They stopped at Gettysburg on Monday, taking in the battlefield and surrounding points of his- toric interest, and continuing to Washington on Tuesday morning via Harper’s Ferry. At Wash- ington they toured the city, visited the Congres- sional Library, the Washington Monument, the Pan-American Union, the National Art Museum, the Department of Printing and Engraving, where our money is made, and the National Capitol. On Wednesday they went to Mt. Vernon and Arling- ton. thus ending a marvelous trip. We arc informed that Henry S. Brodkin (1918). is studying diligently at the Jefferson Medical School. His friends arc all confident that he will be a successful physician. Marjorie B. Marcy. now residing in Plainfield, is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Harriet Shapiro is as athletic as ever. She graduated from the Newark State Normal School in January, 1918, and from the Newark Normal School of Physical Education and Hygiene in June. 1919. She now holds the position of teacher of Physical Education at the Coes Place Binct School, while Harriet’s summers are spent in teaching dancing at Camp Mitchell. Tvler Hill. Pennsylvania. Harry Wagonheim (1923). is enrolled in the General Course at the Normal School. The boys aren't as shy of the girls as they used to be. (New discovery.) The Undergraduate School’s Committee at Princeton informs us that S. F. Wilson has been elected to the Terrace Club. We extend our congratulations. Mt. Holyoke College claims Dolores J. Fay. One of 1920’s young ladies has been daring enough to enter the New Jersey College of Phar- macy. Who do you think this is? None other than Rose Levy. Of the Class of January. 1922, we sec that Albert Kopf is studying mechanical engineering at the Newark College of Engineering of the Newark Technical School. Mr. Joyce, of our faculty, a few weeks ago received a letter from Joseph Harrison, a former G. O. president. Joe, who is up at Tufts, writes that the dramatic society of Tufts. “Pen. Paint and Pretzels,” presented a play. The Servant in the House,” by C. R. Kennedy, and after a sort of elimination contest he was given one of the leading parts, that of the “Lord Bishop of Lan- cashirc.” Harrison had acted in South Side plays under the coaching of Mr. Joyce and in his let- ter he says that from the criticism he received for his part the day following the presentation of the play, he did not think that Mr. Joyce’s repu- tation as a coach suffered any. Mary Cobb (1917), is the present Mrs. Ralph M. Williams of Oak Park, one of Chicago's sub- urbs. When asked what her occupation was she answered housework and nurserywork. The rea- son why is an adorable, chubby, little boy named Ralph Frederick. Altho Mary gets homesick for New Jersey every once in a while, she writes that the Hoosicr state is very pretty and that the Middlewcst and the people out there arc fine. “What about Katz?” some people are asking. Why, Oscar graduated from the Columbia College of Pharmacy, and is now running a drug store for himself in East Orange. Helene Neumann is kept busy as a director of physical education at Cleveland School, having received her diploma at the Savage School of Physical Education. John Schott. Jr., is the sole representative of South Side at Wagner College. Grace Johnston attended the School of Fine and Applied Arts, Pratt Institute. Grace teaches at the Fawcett Art School, besides employing her talent as a fashion illustrator. More boys at the Normal School than we thought for. Charles L. Sternin (1923). is en- rolled there too. Anna Clucsnian (1920), is employed as a sten- ographer at the Weston Electrical Instrument Company. Annabelle Griffith (1919), is employed as a T H E OPTIMIST 78 THE OPTIMIST t private secretary, having first completed a course at the Rose L. Fritz Secretarial School. Hortense Kricger has graduated from Normal School and is engaged to be married in the fall to Leo Schwartz. Another Normal School graduate is Lula B. Robinson. She graduated in June. 1920. and has since been teaching at Miller Street School. Abraham H. Krueger has had the degree of L.L.B. conferred upon him by the New York University Law School, and is practising law in Newark. Krueger says that he is not married yet, but neither has he given up hope. Michael Estrin (1916). graduated from New Jersey Law School and in 1921 he was married to Rose Rosenberg. Sam Blumenfcld is at present, ahem, manager of the Hosiery Specialty Shop, but like all good managers he thirsts for knowledge and so takes a course in accounting at the local branch of the New York U.'s evening classes. Isidor Berlin is completing his legal course at New Jersey Law School this June. Meanwhile he is serving his required law clerkship in one of the offices. Berlin was on the varsity basket- ball team representing New Jersey I aw School in 1921. 1922 and 1923. Going down! Irwin Goldfingcr is working in the shoe department at Bamberger’s basement. By tlte way, Irwin was sporting a cute little mustache. According to records in this past decade South Side has produced two famous actresses. Of these Estelle Fischman. ’20. now known as Bar- bara Gray, did not take part in our plays, but while at Newark Junior College she enacted the female lead in “You Never Can Tell.” (Who docs not remember her fine acting as Gloria?) After leaving Junior College, she appeared under the management of William A. Brady in The Man Who Came Back,” and next in “The Nest.” Besides these shows Estelle has played in Maude Fealy’s stock. Our other star is Elizabeth Wells of 1918. She, who first began to shine at South Side, was rec- ognized as South Side’s most brilliant star, a fact easily proven by her playing in The Magistrate, “What Happened to Jones.” and Why Smith Left Home.” Elizabeth received further dramatic ex- perience while continuing her education at Mary- land College, and then took a year at the Amer- ican School of Dramatic Arts. Her first profes- sional engagement was with Fay Baintcr in East is West,” in which she appeared for a year. The following season she spent with David Warfield in “The Return of Peter Grimm,” under David Bclasco. This last year she was ingenue in the Bijou stock at Woonsocket. Pauline Rifkind (1918) did quite an unusual thing for a young Miss. She opened an adver- tising office in Orange all on her own. How- ever, she gave this up and is now employed at the Sommer Advertising Agency. In addition, we may say that this is her second year at the Dufour School of Rhythmic Dancing of New York, a study which she intends to continue indefinitely. Pauline is becoming the bride of Mr. I. Stein- berg, artist of Orange and New York. They arc going to spend two or three months in Canada and then take up the thread of life in good old Newark. Louis Seidman of 1917 is a grammar school teacher. We can just about imagine I-ou teaching 79 THE OPTIMIST his pupils the gazzinta.” Two gaz .inta four. Four gazzinta eight. Father gazzinta many places. And comes home very late. Mother gazzinta hysterics. And then gazzinta hed. But what gazzinta corned-beef hash, I can't get into my head. Something like this would be appropriate for us present South Sidcrs: Two gazzinta four. Four gazzinta eight. I gazzinta detention, And comes out an hour late. Etc., etc. (Further genius refuses to burn.) Edna Herman of the class of 1915 is teaching at Robert Treat School, we hear. Rose Farbcr of 1918 is also a school ma'am. Louis Frankel (1919) is in the real estate game. When you get married go to Louis for your house . Benjamin Elver (1916), is a lawyer, and. listen girls, divorce cases are his specialty! We hear that Esther M. Buermann is earnestly ticking away on the keys in the capacity of sec- retary to quite a big man at Columbia. Besides this Esther has been studying at Columbia and hopes soon to obtain her B.S. degree. Herbert YV. Frick (1916), attended the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology at Cambridge. During the war he was in the gas defense divi- sion of the army engineers. Now he is employed as a private secretary. William Schilling (1916), is a lawyer, married to the former Margaret MacDonald. Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in 1918 and was as- signed to Princeton University Ensign School. John J. Albert (1917), is a civil engineer. He graduated from Rutgers in 1922 with a B.S. de- gree and had served three months in the World War. Charles Finkcl is completing his work for the Bachelor of Science Degree at Washington Square College of New York U. Remember C. Malcolm Gilman, forr.— business manager of The Optimist? He certainly has made some fine record,—just listen to all this. To begin with. Gilman is a medical student at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Columbia University. He received his A.B. at Columbia, at which institution he took a most active part in varsity football, varsity fencing, the varsity show. ♦Let it be understood that we are getting no commission for this. iw the chapel choir ami the Glee Club. He is a mem- •ber of Alpha Sigma Phi. a college fraternity; Kappi Psi, a medical fraternity; the Notes and Keys, and the Players’ Club. But this is not all for Gilman has an equally large war record. He was captain of the 9th Aero Squadron, and was in the Air Service avia- tion ; he was a reserve military aviator, a junior military aviator, and pilot in the Combat Squadron. That shows what the Sunny Side produces, doesn’t it ? Flora Silverman attends New York University, although she is employed as an accountant and bookkeeper. This is one case of doing two things and doing them well. William Margulics (1917), was a student at Newark Junior College and after that at Newark Institute of Arts and Sciences. At the present time he is putting in some hard work as a book- keeper. Julius Rippel is a senior at Dartmouth. He has recently been selected as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa. He entered the Intercollegiate Song Contest held this year at Carnegie Hall, and of the twelve schools entered Dartmouth came out highest. It’s easy to tell why, isn’t it? YVc might add as an item of interest for our alumnus that the winning team was coached by Mr. McWhood, who preceded Mr. Gordon at South Side. Isidor Bressman. who is taking a course in ac- countancy, is a Senior at Columbia. Our well-known Lillian Eddy left us far behind when she went all the way to St. I awrence Col- lege near the Canadian border. Needless to say Lillian has as many achievements at St. Lawrence as she had at South Side. Studying much nearer to home is Herbert Gard- ner. Princeton, you know, is so conveniently close for week-ends. Robert Silbcrman. a famous speaker while at South Side, is also at Princeton, where he will receive a B.A. degree. Then he intends to make Harvard his alma mater in order to study law. With his oratorical ability we can expect to hear of him some day as a famous lawyer. Irving Rathspreehcr has chosen the University of Maryland. Much may be said of his efficiency there. Max Glickstein is an artist on the violin, while David Glickstein is an accomplished trumpeter, who plays in the New York City Symphony Or- chestra. Esther Crane (1921), is a brilliant pupil at New Jersey College for Women. She obtained the highest exam marks this past term. So many of our girls are at Normal School that 80 THE OPTIMIST cc z x it is difficult to get them all in. At any rate here arc a few more from 1922: Eleanor Shay. Doro- thy Mairhead. Christine l.ieb. Senta Bormann, Ger- trude McCloskcy, Carol Cobb. Carolyn Steiner, Gertrude Henig and Mary Richards. The city had letter get some appropriations for school build- ings. don't you think? Gladys Heylc has acquired what she set out to do, teaching school. Don’t forget. Gladys, many's the time you were out the night before, and your lessons weren’t ready. Two old-timers (1915), who have chosen teach- ing arc Celia Friedman and Dorothy Millman. The former is at Webster Street School and the lat- ter at Lafayette. Ruth McCloskcy has been teaching at Berkeley School. Those lucky kids! Esther Solodar is working for the Dupont Cor- poration, where she is at the head of the clerking force. Joe Friedman graduated from Harvard an ex- pert chemist, and now he has an opportunity to show his ability at the Simons Co. A Cornell man from one of our 1918 classes is Sidney Pick. He is continuing his pursuit of knowledge at the Philadelphia Textile School. A gentle breeze wafts to us the news that Sid is engaged to Adclainc Schloss of this city. Ruth Davis is having beautiful day dreams of her former school at the National Park Seminary. Washington. D. C. Two well-liked teachers of 1920 arc Mildred Kruttsnicht and Regina Berkowitz. Esther Legge is a Sophomore at Syracuse. It is said that Esther is rather prominent in ath- letic circles there. Abe Salbin is teaching a seventh grade at Wav- er ly Avenue School. Gustave Goldstein (1917), received his L.L.B. at New Jersey Law School in June, 1920. and then took a post graduate course at Fordham Univer- sity Law School. Since completing this. Gold- stein has been engaged in the general practise of law and has held numerous positions of trust for the United States District Court and the Court of Chancery. While attending New Jersey I.aw he was one of the founder members of the National Legal Fraternity of U«mba Alpha Phi. He was chan- cellor of the Alpha Chapter and at present is Supreme Chancellor of the national body. Added to this already long record is the fact that Gold- stein is a member of the committee for the or- ganization of an Alumni Association at New Jer- sey Law School. David Goldstein graduated from New Jersey Law School last June. He too, is a mcml er of I tmba Alpha Phi. Arthur Burditt is on the Business Board of the Varsity, one of Columbia's periodicals. Philip G. Cobb is completing his Sophomore year at the College of Engineering of Newark Technical School, and he is supplementing his class work at the Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Malcolm S. Mcllroy is going to receive his electrical engineer degree from Cornell this June. He is a member of Eta Kappa Nu. electrical en- gineering society, and Tau Beta Pi. engineering. Charles Simons (1915). is in the real estate business under the name Simons and Poppick. He also has the degree of L.L.B. from New Jersey Law School, altho not practising. The McWhood family boasts of three South Siders. There is Edward W. (1915), who at- tended N. Y. U. and is now president of E. McWood, Jr.. Inc., Bookbinders, in New York City. Morton K. McWhood (1916) received a B.S and an M.S. at Rutgers and attended Columbia as a post graduate. He is treasurer of the above mentioned company. Evelyn graduated from New- ark Normal and is teaching at Charlton Street School. Sylvan S. Schwartz (1918). received his Ph.G. at the New York College of Pharmacy. Schwartz is not asleep somewhere when prizes arc being given. No, sir. lie’s Johnnie-on-the-spot, in 1919 he received the Trustees’ Scholarship, and in 1919 he grabbed off the Squibb Chemistry Prize. Harry L. Denburg (1915), attended Rutgers College, where he received a B.S. in chemistry. Denburg is connected with the Elkay Co. of this city. Sidney Silverstein. having graduated in June. 1918, entered N. Y. U. the following fall. He completed his first year, worked for a year and then returned to complete his course. He will graduate in June with a B.S. Sid majored in Journalism and minored in Eng- lish literature .and advertising. In his Senior year he assumed the duties of Issue Editor, then As- signment Editor of an N. Y. U. weekly news- paper. This ambitious South Sider is a member of the Quill Society, an honorary society con- nected with the college paper. Sid writes that lie almost interviewed Margot Asquith and he did interview Governor Alfred Smith. From the 1916 classes Ruth Warner is Mrs. Schlenger and Marion Steiner is Mrs. Beckel- man. The former has a baby boy and the latter a baby girl. Morris Rosenberg is showing his energy and 81 Sjfl THE OPTIMIST spirit at Fordham. He is the only South Sidcr there. Benjamin Ellenport (1921), attended Newark Junior College for one year and is now enrolled at the New Jersey College of Pharmacy. Irving Aptekar, of the same class, is in the jewelry business with his pater. Reports have it that Abe Mankowitz is work- ing in a drug store, but will enter New Jersey Law School in September. Henry Hershoff attends New Jersey Law School and will receive his LL.B. degree next month. Benjamin Singer is a lawyer and a graduate of New Jersey Law School. Ben was a seaman in the World War. Rose M. Beycrle is a teacher who attended both the Newark State Normal School and the Institute of Arts and Sciences. It seems as though the list of teachers South Side has helped produce is never-ending. Two or three more that may be added are Helen Miller, Edna Mcliztcr, Florence Ringe] and, last but not least, I-eo Huberman. H. Wallace Ilslcy is a furrier, which reminds us of “Fur coats made out of your own skins.” Two more South Siders have been married. Get ha Shropc is Mrs. F. E. Hockcnbury, and Syl- via Kussey is Mrs. M. Carris. Ugh! What is this we see before us? A hand, and nothing more! But. peace, it places before us some long sheets of pa|K r and vanishes. The gods be praised, for here arc accounts of further alumni, arranged systematically according to year of graduation. What a relief for us! 1923 Extra! Announcement! Both Betty Huntington and Anna Meltz wish to announce to the school at large that they are here this term as P. G.’s. and they don’t wish to hear any more remarks such as this. “What! Didn't you graduate in Jan- uary? Both Betty and Anna intend entering the Normal School next September. Among South Side’s latest graduates to enter Normal School arc Bessie Brotman, Sarah Mir- man. “Peggy” Foley. Irma Fensel, Ethel Varlcy, Viola Ochs and Edna Nicholas. I-eonard Sanfi lippo is now taking life easy work- ing in Hahne’s. He needed to after his years of arduous study at South Side. N’est cc pas? Fred Gcrnlcin is a busy man these days. He is assistant paying teller at the Fidelity Union Trust Company. 1922 Remember “Jap Gude? Of course, everybody does. He is a popular Freshman at Brown this year, and is making a good name for his former Alma Mater. After completing a term at the Newark Junior College, Rose Loubet is now attending the New Jersey College for Women. She has made the Varsity Soccer Team which is quite an honor for a Freshman. Keep it up. Rose. Carol Sunny Atz can now be dubbed a “Co- lumbia student. She is taking a very interesting course over there, and enjoys it immensely. Sigmund Steckler is taking a business course at New York U. His motto is Business Before Pleasure. Edward Neuman and Sydney Fereday arc con- tinuing their studies at Rutgers College. George Rosen is at Columbia and reports arc that he has made the Freshman wrestling team. We'll say that that is some hard work. So will George. Bertram Goldstein is taking the law course at Princeton. That means another name added to the rapidly growing list of our lawyers and law- yers-to-be. Walter B. Waters has gone South to Roanoke College where he is studying for his B. A. degree. Howard Rice is getting to he a well-known Frosh at N. Y. U.—He is Publicity Manager of the Freshman Class. Secretary of the New Jersey Association, and Publicity Manager of the New Jersey Associatum. Some start, eh? 1921 I-ouis Cohen is a Freshman at the University of Maryland and entertains the hope of being a dentist in the near future. Arthur Jelling is now attending N. Y. LT. but is contemplating entering the University of Mich- igan in the fall. Hope you get there Art. Bernice Budish is now a dignified Senior A at Normal. She expects to graduate in June. Best of luck to her. Rose Schwartz is now teaching at Berkley School. Remember you arc teaching some future South Siders. Frank Howley is a good athlete who has made a good athletic rep for himself at New York U. Football and baseball arc his specialties. Quite a few of '21’s boys are enrolled at Co- lumbia. Among them we find Harry Phillipson, Donald Lewis, Elmer Klein, Martin Flusser. Henry Davidson, Chester Grant. Sam Eskowitz and Hans Merten. Isidore Schachmau is showing at Stevens In- stitute of Technology the good foundation he re- ceived at South Side. He sends his thanks and compliments to the South Side faculty. 82 Wl THE OPTIMIST Richard Winner mail is a Soph at the City Col- lege of New York. Dick is studying hard as his aim is to become an expert chemist. 1920 Eldridgc Quinlan is pursuing his studies at Lehigh. The last we heard of him he had made some fraternity there. Edward Steinberg traveled a long distance to find his Alma Mater—yes, you have guessed the State, it's California and the college is the University of California. Louis Stern is enrolled at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Me is a member of the Alpha Eta Phi fraternity and according to Adrian Kristcllcr. also of this class, he is devot- ing most of his available time to scholastic work. Leone Bird is now bound by the holy bonds of matrimony for she is now spoken of as Mrs. Frank LeRoy Ross. Theodore Rubin, who first attended the Newark Junior College is now at the University of Penn- sylvania. Max Freedman is studiously working for his M. D. at the University of Maryland. Isadorc Bressler received a B. C. S. degree at N. Y. U. and is practicing accountancy in this city (Newark) at the present time. Jerome Vonau has risen from the ranks of a mere Freshman and Sophomore, and is now a dig- nified Junior at Lafayette. Nathan Friedman, another of South Side’s for- mer students is about to hang out his shingle with D. D. S. on it. At present he is a student at N. Y. U. Harry Sayre is a popular Senior at the Colum- bia Law School. 1919 Anna Littlefield is teaching a 2B class at the Hawthorne Avenue School. Do you remember those good old days of 2B or not 2B.” Anna? Sam Steiner is earnestly working at the School of Commerce at N. Y. U. Minna C. Stahl is teaching the kiddies at Bergen Street School. Sophie Blumstein has a position in a very prom- inent dressmaking and millinery establishment. She likes it immensely. Ben Keller is studying dentistry at the Univer- sity of Michigan. He is now a very proud Soph- omore. 1918 Harry Brotinau took his pre-medical course at N. Y. U. and received a B. A. degree at Johns Hopkins. Maryland, lie is now a Sophomore at Jefferson. Another mathematician for South Side. Meyer Coffey, after having spent one year at Rutgers is now studying accountancy at N. Y. U. and expects to graduate in May. Henry Brodkin took a pre-medical course at N. Y. U. and is now a noted Junior at Jefferson College. Sam Cohen is a dentist now at Johnstown. Pa. Ralph Shapiro, a member of the same class, is studying medicine at the University of Maryland. Seems this class liked the name of doctor. Emil Schwartz and A1 Avidon are the repre- sentatives of this class in Princeton. They are working hard and expect to graduate in May. Charlie Handler has a most creditable record. First he was at Junior College for a period of two years; at Princeton he completed his course: and at present he is studying international law at Harvard. 1917 Ruth Clairville is representing South Side well in another branch—she is a head bookkeeper at the Newark National and Essex Bank. Henrietta Tetclbaum is teaching at Chestnut Street School where she has already advanced to the seventh grade. Sam Rawitz, after having received his B. S. at Rutgers, continued his study of medicine at New York U. A1 Zieger is taking up journalism at Syracuse U. AL was captain of the Freshman track team and won great fame as a hill-and-dale man. Andrew Moore is another former South Sidcr whose name is added to the ever increasing num- ber of lawyers. Philip Tama is studying hard to become a doctor at Tufts College. He has nearly completed his course, and now he is anxious to get to work. George Kadcn expects to graduate from Har- vard this year, but as he has received a scholarship he will continue his studies for a while longer. Eva Hicligman is married to Joseph Cohen of New Haven, but at present is teaching in Chestunt Street School, this city. Albert Mandell and Milton Zucker have both re- ceived their degrees as D. D. S.’s and are prac- ticing at present. You are a credit to your former Alma Mater. Milton Lilieu is making quite a record for South Side. He took his pre-medical course at N. Y. U.. then went to Johns Hopkins and received a B.A. degree. He is now attending the McGill Univers- ity in Canada. Louis Relies is a prominent lawyer in this city. He is betrothed to Miss Martha Schutzman of Newark. 83 5 l THE OPTIMIST 1916 In November. 1 ‘ 22. Janet Goldsmith of this class, became the bride of Norman M. Cohen. Adclc Bacheller is married to Herbert Schulte, who is a business man of this city. Jack Fox is practicing law now. He is engaged to May Bonda. also a former South Sider, who is teaching at Montgomery School. The couple expect to be married soon. Jack Silverman graduated from the University of Maryland last May and is now practising den- tistry in Newark. Another “Dr. Jack.” THOSE WHO DID NOT GRADUATE Wedding bells did ring so merrily on two par- ticular occasions: first, when Juliette Shirlaw was married to Harold Russell Van Clevc; second, when Christine Bedell was married to Arthur B. Schuman. At the latter wedding Eleanor Car- rington, who graduated from South Side in 1921, was the maid of honor. Abe Saibin graduated from Central High School and is now taking a dental course at C. C. N. Y. One of our notable South Sidcrs who. however, left us in his Senior year is Ben Krueger. We don’t have to speak much for Ben: his popularity speaks for itself. Why. everyone knows that lie is some dandy sax player and conductor of one of the finest bauds in New York. Besides, he makes records for the Brunswick Co.; so if you hear a good sax player on your victrola, you can take a guess that it’s Krueger. Pearl Goldcnhcrg is married to Mack Kiscnberg and is now kept busy wheeling around the baby carriage. Martin Greenberg is working in the Center Market during the day and is studying accountancy at night. Guess what ? Herman Cohen has reached a great way in the world. He is now the proud owner of the Acme Welding Co. of Brooklyn, N. Y. Saul Pollack is attending the University of Cali- fornia and is now in his Sophomore year. I low does it feel to he so far away from home. Saul? We really thought that we hail given enough news about the alumni, but the kind postman just brought six letters with news that simply had to be printed. Chester Mueller. President of the Class of Jan- uary. 1920. has attained great success along literary lines at Cooper Union and he says that this is a fitting tribute to his training on The Optimist Staff. Olive Galloway graduated from Newark State Normal School and taught at Berkeley School for four years. She is now married to Kenneth S. Meade of East Orange. They are both students in the Philadelphia School of the Bible and for the present live in Philadelphia. Oscar Neuss of January. 1921. attended Newark Junior College for one year and is now a student at the Scluxd of Commerce, N. Y. U. Ruth Blume is completing her Junior year at the New Jersey Law School. Ruth is a member of Iota Alpha Pi. Arnold B. Rosenthal attended New York Uni- versity where he received B. C. S. and C. P. A. degrees. He now docs accurate work as a certified public accountant. One more remains and who do you suppose it is ? Luella Mueller of June. 1922. and we think it fit- ting to close the long list of South Sidcrs’ ac- complishments with those of one of our very best girl athletes. Lu is at the Sargent School for Physical Train- ing. She was on the Freshman wall-scaling team, the basketball squad, and the fist-ball squad. She was also on the Varsity fist-ball squad and the Varsity basketball team. And. oh yes. Lu is Treas- urer of the Freshman Class. It is very easy to sec that our Alumni have been holding South Side's standards high and South Side is indeed proud of every one of her graduates. AL SMITH :”WAY t THE NCXT i MooNev:’yo. f you can ft NO SOMfBOOV TO DANCt UJITH- 84 Senior Number The Powers of Knowledge are Unlimited CLASS OK JINK H): :S 85 W[ THE OPTIMIST ] Is Contents — Senior Optimist Board PAGE 87 Senior Class (picture) 88 Literary— Lovcslay Berloste by Paul Husserl 89 Fate by Daz'id IVicncr 93 Editorial by I. Bernard Harkavy 95 Directory 96 School News 113 The Musical Staff 117 Athletics 119 Senior Slams 122 Seniors As Others See Them (cartoon) by Sol Cohen. .. 126 Class Prophecy by Tuelene Wcsqmar 127 The Woman • 130 Knocks and Boosts 132 Jokes Class Circus (cartoon) by Walter Okrasinski 136 The Tournament Perhapsburg (cartoon) by Morris Hclprin 142 Our Animal Alphabet 144 Autographs Compliments (cartoon) by Herman Holzman 149 THE OP Tl MIST SENIOR OPTIMUS STAFF Editor-in-Chief—I. Bernard Harkavy Business Managers—Monroe Holla nder, Jess Mercy Abraham I. Harkavy Man lei. Cohen Robert Lowenstein Joseph Herbstman Rose Dlouhy M ARGARET Me I ON ALU Seymour 1. Hirsch Louis Flachkarth Harry Xemitz Herman Houmas Moey Friedman Grace Nolan Abraham Klrzrock Emanuel Gersten Louise Noyes Ci.ara Moskowitz Ida Goi.dberc Harold Prince Sadie Shipman Joseph Greenberg Evelyn Russom Winifred Snell Frank Katz Tillie Sen lain Martin Becker Florence Kiell WlL H ELM 1 N A Sen WARTZ Anna Brehme Ralph Lifschitz I LORENCfi SOM M F.R Rose Ckuano GEORGE LlTWACK Milton I.owknstein Rosalind Zellner Senior Optimist Staff 87 LOVESLAY BERLOSTE By Paul Now I been managing gentlemen of the prize ring for the past twenty years, and in all that time they wasn’t one of my fighters which could of come up to Kid Williams, the career of who I will now relate as much as I know of it. Once upon a time this gent signed his checks by the aristocratic name of Loveslay Dwight Bcrloste, 3d. He was the scion of the Virginia Berloste’s he says to me that his ancestors come over in the Mayflower, but I guess they was only stokers. This bird was kicked out of Harvard, for reasons what would better not be printed. while there he .played two years of football he maintained a scholastic average of no less than 40 the whole time he was there. His father having given him the gate right after Harvard did. he found himself without a job and without any ambition to get one. I seen him first one day in a cafe where they tried to throw him out for bein’ broke. And then it was that with me own eyes I seen him put to sleep the bouncer, the bouncer’s assistant, the bar- tender, and two big Irish cops. I seen right then and there that he had more champecnship ability in his left ear than Jess Willard ever had in his whole over- grown body, so I decided right then and there that all the rest of his fightin would be done under my management. We draws up a contract that I is to get H USSF.RL one fourth of whatever he made and the contract is to be good for two years. I told him then that if he couldn’t become champeen in less time than that with a wallop like he’s got in each mitt, why he might as well quit right now. Three weeks later we got our first fight. Loveslay Berloste couldn’t drag around his sweet name in boxin circles, so we compromised on “Kid Williams.” Well, the aforementioned fight was a joke. It lasted just twenty-six seconds, and I realized right there that Loveslay was sure a find, and no fooling. I knew they wasn’t a man in the game what could of lasted a round with this ex-Harvard battering ram. so our little career was begun. Well, among the next few guys the ring careers of which he ruined, they was a husky Irish boy by the name of K. O. Kelly. This boy was heralded all over the U. S. A. as a fighter who could give ’em and take ’em. and the night of T H E OPTIMIST 1W the fight they was a mob of about thirty- eight thousand fans filling the at- mosphere with so much smoke you'd of thought it was the San Francisco fire. About 10:15 P. M. after the semi-finals was over, my baby steps into the ring. Well, the yellin’ and stampin’ lasts a full fifteen minutes, all of which didn’t add much, you may suspect, to the confi- dence of K. O. Kelly. At 10:38 the bell clanged and the slaughter begun. After two minutes and twenty-three seconds this here guy K. O. Kelly has kissed the mat no less than nine times, and don’t know whether he is in Kansas City or Hoboken or where. And then the Kid lets loose one of those right swings of his, which if he ever hit Dempsey with it, there wouldst of been a new champ. Well, he socked K. O. Kelly so hard that I think he bounced up twice when he hit the canvas. The crowd started grabbin’ for their hats. If Mr. Kelly had been knocked any colder they would of had to carry him outa the ring with ice- picks ! During the next few months the Kid massacred all the top-notchers what was willing to fight him, each of which has about as much fight left in them when Kid Williams gets done, as if they has been run over by fifty-nine steam-rollers. Well, to use the language of the poets, this baby of mine sure was knockin ’em dead in boxin’ circles, an’ the newspapers never missed a day without a ulogy what would of made John L. Sullivan his- self take a corresponding course in the Manly Art of Self-Defense. And you couldn’t blame ’em either. This here Lovcslay stood six feet one inch in his stocking feet, and as an athlete he wouldst of made Milo weep. If Loves- lay’s first ancestors was apes, as Mr. Darwin says, then I bet every one of them could of throwed a cocoa-nut eigh- ty-nine miles. No fooling! And then they got him matched up with a Swede by the name of Olaf Oh- laugh. Now this Ole was considered to be the nearest thing to World's Champeen which was then wearing the mitts, so I seen as how if the Kid beat him, we was sure to get a crack at the Champ hisself. The fans theirselves would sec to that, as the Champ was about as pop- ular with them as a barber is in Moscow, and they would of liked nothing better than to see him get knocked for a row of Tut-ankh-Amens. The big night come at last! Over six- ty thousand people was crowdin’ every inch of space available in the whole arena, and what a mob they was, from the fat, prosperous looking gents and their wives all be-diamonded in the fifty dollar ringside seats, to the newsboys and their cronies away up in the seven- ty-five cent seats. They was all gonna see some fight and they knew it! With seventy-five thousand dollars to the win- ner and fifty thousand to the loser in a decision bout, you could tell that this scrap wasn’t gonna be no horseplay. Far from it! After the semi-finals it was time for the big bout to come off. Well, the ova- tion that Kid Williams got could of been heard in Africa, and Ole didn’t get left neither. And when the Kid took off his bath-robe all the ladies in the fifty dollar seats “Oh-ed” and “Ah-ed” till you would of thought they was in a doctor’s office. 90 SOU THE OPTIMIST Loveslay Dwight Berloste, 3cl, wasn't no disgrace to Nature, and you can lay to that. But when Ole removed his robe de chamber, the whole mob of them gasped out loud. I bet they ain't a guy in the world what has got this here Ole beat when it comes to physeek. One look at him Hercules would of started taking Nuxated Iron. He must of come from a family of first class boiler-mak- ers or stevedores, and no mistake. The Kid looks him over and grins. What else could he do? This guy was gonna -MOCKING m DEAD ALL OVER THE COUHTOT be tough, you couldn’t get around that. The referee does his stuff of intro- ducin’ etc. and the men takes their cor- ners. My last words was to the Kid that he should put in everything he’d got right in the beginning, so’s Ole would go down quick, as there is no tellin’ what this big Swede could do if you let him stay long enough. And then came the gong! They both rushed to the center of the square, and then began a volley of slugging with lefts and rights as was never seen before. Well, it was a battle of giants! This Ole was no clown. He could box like James J. Corbett hisself, and he had a kick in each mitt like no army mule could ever think of havin’. The first two rounds was as even as if the two boys was twins. It was sim- ply slug for slug, and that’s all. They was an excitement in the fans like I never seen before, and you couldn’t of bought any one of their seats for two hundred and fifty dollars! 1W It was just thirty-one seconds after the beginning of the third round, when all of a sudden the Kid happens to take a slant at the occupants of the ring-side seats, why, I don’t know. The first thing he lands his orbs on is a young lady in the first row what would of made Zieg- feld and his whole troupe leave town. Such a face and form had she, to use the language of Will Shakespeare. This dame was some dame, don’t you fool yourself. Even as she was only sittin’ there, it was easy to see that she could make Cleopatra and Theda Bara look like two Quaker girls in the Salvation Army. Down goes the Kid’s guard, and he stares at her as tho he ain’t seen no girls in twenty years. Quicker than lightning Ole sends his whole two hun- dred fifteen pounds of bone muscle into the poor Kid’s jaw. Well, you never seen anybody drop so fast in all your life. As the referee counted one and two, Loveslay Berloste, 3d, was as dead to the world as Old King Tut himself. When the referee counts three, the Kid sits up blinkin’ his eyes as tho it’s about that time of the mornin’. While the ref counts four. five, and six. the mob gets so quiet you couldst of heard a cough drop. Every one of them was leanin’ all over the guy in front of him, they was all so excited. On seven the Kid starts movin’, by the time nine has been called, he has staggered to his feet. At last my heart started to beat again, the mob yells and shrieks so, you'd of thought the roof had caved in or some- thin’. They is a look on the Kid’s face like I never seen before. He probably saw nothin’ but twinklin’ stars blurred faces, or mebbe a certain young lady at the ringside, but anyway in a half a second he don’t see nothin’ but the Au- rora Borealis, as Ole has landed flush on his chin with that bone-crushin right of his. Well, the Kid is lyin’ flat on his back, and it looks as tho he’s too com- 91 THE OP T IMIST ]W fortable to think of anything like gettin’ up or somethin’ like that, but any way on six he slowly gets on his knees. He must of gotten a awful wallop, ’cause he looks at me as tho his face is broke. I yells to him as loud as I can to “Get up, you fool!” but he appears to understand me like I am talkin’ a Persian dialect. On the count of nine, tho, he is up, with his knees saggin’ his hands hangin’ limp at his sides as tho they has just became a couple of hundred pounds heavier. Ole rushes at him. like the bull in “Blood and Dirt,” and the Kid clinches. The referee breaks ’em apart, and the Kid clinches again. On the break Ole hands him a nasty uppercut, there he is stretchin’ himself out again, when lo! the bell rings ! Great Caesar, we is saved ! Well, I gives him everything from smcllin’ salts to amonia to wake him up. all of which is about as helpful as a elec- tric fan would be in Hell. The seconds sj onges him with cold water, and slashes the air with towels, and all the while this darn fool keeps mumblin about this crazy dame what is sittin’ in the first row. Half the minute is up. and at last he comes to. Well, all the things I tells him could fill a book, but it didn’t seem to make no impression. I tells him to clinch and clinch and clinch, to hang on to Ole like he was his long-lost brother. The Kid says he will try, but that Ole is about as easy to hang on to as a greased eel. The Kid says his jaw and a couple of ribs is broke, but I tells him he is crazy and to forget it. Ole is glarin’ at the Kid from his corner like MacBeth in the murder scene, and just as I am tellin’ the Kid to do everything he can to stay the limit, the gong rings. Ole rushes in and they clinch. Ole hits him again and again, but the Kid makes a game stand. Then Ole shoots in a left jab that catches the Kid on the neck, drawin’ blood. The fool dame in the first row lets out a shriek of horror, Loveslay turns his classic profile to see what’s the matter now. Ole didn’t stop to see what he was lookin’ at, but he did see a unprotected jaw, and with all the force in his brute of a body he lets loose the most terrific smash I ever seen, lands square on the Kid’s pan, and sends him hurtling thru the air, bustin’ the ropes, and landin’ in the laps of the press reporters down below. That ended the fight and it ended Kid Williams too. Whereas before the papers had called him a finished boxer, now no one could deny it. He was finished all right. He never put on a pair of boxin’ gloves again for the rest of his life. Now it seems that this dame at the ringside, which has put such a sudden end to the Kid’s career was a old friend who he had admired a great deal at Harvard, and now he appears to have fell for her flat. In about a month the announcements of their marriage is fillin’ the papers, so it seems that after a two year contract with me. he has got a life contract with this young lady, I hope that his present contract will not call for so much fightin’ as did his first one. I hears how his Dad is given him another chanst, so here I am, still looking for another sure comer what will make me the manager of a Champecn. and one what will not quit at the top of the lad- der for a dame as did Loveslay Dwight Berloste, 3d, who I still think was the greatest World’s Champ what ever al- most might have been. £5 1 THE OPTIMlTf FATE By David P. Wiener Some people are born lucky; others by dint of hard work become lucky; still others by a trick of fate are made lucky. In the latter class belonged Reginald Stout McCracken. How so, you ask ? Listen for the next seven minutes. Reginald Stout McCracken like the rest of us, was born some time or other, developed a certain amount of baseball ability, and became a candidate for the high-school team. (Time certainly does “fugit”). Then it was that he earned the nickname “Rockhead” for, altho he could hit a’ la “Ty” Cobb, and field ac- cording to Hoyle, his head was like adamant (f. o. b.). As a matter of fact, any expert on physiology or “boneolgy” would have passed Reginald’s cranium as 100% pure and legitimate concrete. With time still “fugiting, R. Stout, by what means I do not know, had re- ceived at college a degree of A. B. (No doubt signifying At Bat), and had pro- ceeded immediately to sign a contract with one of the major league teams. (Those of you familiar with big-time baseball know which nine I am referring to.) Reginald had been playing with the team for sometime and the splendid form he displayed was unfortunately counteracted by his poor headwork. The only time R. Stout used his head was when he intercepted a pitched ball seven inches above his neck. And now. the story having progressed satisfactorily thus far let us get ready for the fates. Reginald (our hero) was promenad- ing along the main street; so were other people. Like Reggv, they crossed the streets. Autos galore sped on their way like homeless grasshoppers. Among them was a blue limousine. In his college days Reggy had learned that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But at this par- ticular moment he could not apply the axiom. Instead of proceeding in a straight line Reginald (or Mac, for short) zigzagged among the countless autos. “Confound it; there it goes again!” he ejaculated disgustingly, ‘It’ was his newspaper which had, without informing Keggv, fallen unceremoniously from his pocket. “I can’t let that paper stay there,” he continued, “I didn’t read all the knocks the sporting ‘ed’ handed me todayand as he stooped to pick it up of a sudden Reginald was in the seventh heaven and, at the same time, at the bot- tom of dear old Mother Earth. At least in his mind he was. He had been struck by the aforementioned blue limousine and hurled, like a flying meteor, to the lowly and eagerly waiting sidewalk. When Reginald Stout McCracken awoke the next day from peaceful slum- ber in the hospital he was minus the 'Stout.’ For he was so shaken up, so nervous-stricken, that his weight had dropped as fast as the rents had gone up. Who hit me?, what inning is it?, who won?, what’s the score?” were Reggy s first words as he gazed upon the nurse by his bedside, and then realizing for the first time what had happened to him, questions changed accordingly to “Where’s my clothes, where’s my pocket book ?” The nurse assured him that all was well excepting his hurts and while she was thus consoling him, his manager, or 'boss’ (to use the players’ term) came strolling in. “Say, Reggie, you look as if a house hit you,” began Manager Duflfy. “I may look as if a house hit me, boss. 93 THE OPTIMIST but I know an auto did the job.” R Stout replied smilingly in repartee. But his smile changed abruptly to a frown. In Duffy’s pocket was the morn- ing paper with part of the sporting page showing. This is the headline he read : “Reggie McCracken struck by auto; will be out for two weeks. Manager Duffy contemplating release to minor league team.” “Now. Duffy, that’s not the true dope, is it?” “What do you mean. Reggy?” “Why, that writeup there, in the paper,” Reginald replied, pointing to the newspaper in the pilot’s pocket. Duffy paused for a moment. “Well you see, Mac, it is half-way true. You’ll have to admit you’ve been using your ‘bean’ the wrong way at the right time. Why the day before yesterday, with orders to wait out the pitcher, you went ahead and hit into a neat double play. Pretty neat—yes. for the other team. Now here’s Sammy Veach taking your place in left yesterday and hitting 500 for the day. That’s playing.” Duffy paused and thought awhile. So did Reggy. However right the fans and players were in the assertion that his head was bone (and solid at that), Reg- inald could think—and also worry. At this moment his imagination wandered. He pictured to himself the unenvied hero of the talc. “Back to the Bushes.” That must never happen. Relegated to a minor league team ? That would ruin him and his professional career. Reggy “broke the ice.” “Say, Duffy, give me another chance.” Duffy did. Two and a half weeks later R. Stout was out of the hospital and back in baseball regalia. He could not have picked a better day for his return to the game. The ever-working sun was making it hot for the 10,000 bleacherites, and there were 30,000 more rabid fans in the grandstand. When Reggy took his turn at bat, there was a general greeting of cheers that seemed to smack more of sympathy than of expectation. To use the langu- age of one dyed in the wool-fan, “He’s a good boy. Too bad he was hurt — hope that auto knocked his head in shape.” Anyway, Reginald, on the second ball pitched, laid down a pretty bunt—a bunt supreme. As the critics are wont to say, “accidents will happen.” But when dear little Reggy on his next trip to the plate hit a “Babe Ruth” over the left field wall—enough said. Con- clusion—R. Stout ended the day’s work with four clean hits out of five times at bat. The fans liked this; so did the sport- page reporters who made big play of McCracken’s bat work. But what pleased these scribes still more was the fact that friend Reggy continued his hitting streak during the month and in addition was running the bases like a Frankie Frisch. And then was brought up the question: “Is Reggy McCracken a bonehead after all ?” Which brings Manager Duffy in the limelight once more. “Say fellows —Boss Duffy was talk- ing to Reiss of the “Globe,” Benson of the “Tribune,” Marlin of the “Ledger.” and McFadder of the “Mail”—“say fel- lows—get this straight from the shoul- der. This lad McCracken is no more a bonehead than I am the king of Al- bania. I’ve watched the boy pretty close since he’s been with me. He’s been afraid right along—been afraid he wouldn’t make good—always afraid he wouldn’t hit the ball or else that he’d muss up on a play. What was the result?—he would muss up the play. That was the trouble with him when he played in college — scared clean thru. It’s out of him now, tho, fellows. That blue limousine did it, take my word. (Continued on Pane 176) S5 I THE OPTIMIST Senior : iitor—I. Bernard Harkavy Once more we sense “The thrill that comes at parting. The first time we felt this, was when during our last year in the grammar school we first thought of what we were to do, having left that haven. Again, we feel it. Now. when we arc about to leave the high school, that second haven, the feeling returns. It comes together with a great deal of wonder- ing about what we shall do in the years to come. Once more, we are determined to do; to achieve greater things. When we graduated from the grammar school, we were determined to show the big fellows in the high school, that the really smart students were first entering. and that they would have to sit up and take notice. And so it has been. During the four years of our class' existence in this school, we have compiled in all divisions enviable records. Thus, on the eve of our graduation from the high school, we arc again out to do things. To become members of professions; to become successful business men; in short, to do some- thing worth while, whether it be done as diplo- mats, or as missionaries, as professional men or as laborers. When our class picked its motto. The powers of knowledge are unlimited, it made a good choice, for now, we arc out to prove the truth of those six words. And thus dear South Side, reluctant to leave your cherished halls, we say adieu. Class Officers 95 Editors Joseph Herbst man—C 'hair man Anna Hkkhmk Rosalind Zkllnkr Becker, Martin 124 Elizabeth Ave. “That soul that can be honest is the only perfect man.” Class Basketball '20; Class Baseball '20; Varsity Track '21, '22; Captain Class Baseball '21; Senior Optimist Board. Classical Columbia Berman, Harold 279 Belmont Ave. “But he nerer flunked, and he never lied.— I reckon he never knowed how ” Class Baseball; Class Football. Classical Columbia Brehme, Anna A. 17 Jacob St. Maiden with those fair brown tresses!” Senior Optimist Board. Arts 96 Fawcett Bryce, Irene 539 High St. In virtues nothing earthly could surpass her General Normal Cain, Evelyn 873 So. 15th St. “I’ll he merry and free; I’ll be sad for nobody Glee Club ’21; Volley Ball ’23. Classical Mt. Holyoke ♦Celiano, Rose 14 Bock Ave. “But O, she dances such a way! No sun upon an Easter-day Is half so fine a sight ” Senior Optimist Board; Glee Club '22, ’23. General Spanish Normal Cohen, Manuel 306 Belmont Ave. “There's a brave felloic! There’s a man of pluck!'’ Class Football ‘20. ’21: Class Basketball 19. ’20. ’21. ’22: Captain Class Baseball ’20, ’21 : Senior Optimist Board. Classical Oxford Crook, Thelma G. 205 Avon Ave. “In her tongue is the law of kindness.” Glee Club ’22. ’23: Volley Ball '22, ‘23: Hockey. ’21. General Spanish Normal 97 Day, Althea 58 Chapman PI. “The wildest manners and the gentlest heart.” Glee Club ’20. 21. '22. '23: “Midsummer Night's Dream; “Twelfth Night.” General French Normal Dlouhy, Rose 214 Renner Ave. “Cheeks like apples which the sun had ruddied .” “Twelfth Night;” Senior Optimist Board. General French Normal Dovgin, Harry M. 270 Livingston St. A man of mark ” Class Football '22. General N. J. College of Pharmacy Fishman, Isidore 369 Springfield Ave. “Where he falls short ’tis nature's fault alone; Where he succeeds the merit's all his own.” Class Basketball ’20. General French Columbia Flachbarth, Louis G. 37 Seymour Ave. “So much one man can do That does both act and know.” 4B Class Treasurer; Senior Optimist Board; Class Baseball ’20, ’21. '22; Class Basketball ’20, ’21; Class Football ’21. '22; Varsity Track ’23. Classical 98 U. of California Friedman, Moe 208 Ridgewood Ave. “My oii'ii thoughts arc my companions” Class Baseball '20, ’21; Class Football ’22; Basketball, ’21, ’22, ’23; Senior Optimist Board. Classical N. Y. U. Furst, Isidore 21 Tichenor St. “A moral, sensible, well-bred man.” Varsity Track ’22; Baseball ’22; Championship Class Base- ball ’20. ’21 ; Championship Class Basketball '20. General U. of Penn. Gersten, Emanuel 212 Ridgewood Ave. 'Gentle in manner, firm in action” Varsity Track ’22; Senior )ptimist Board; Class Basketball '20; Class Baseball '21 ; Class Football ’21. Classical Cambridge, Eng. Goldberg, Charles 183 Prince St. “A proper man as one shall see in a summer's day Captain Championship Class Baseball ’20. ’21 ; Captain Championship Basketball ’20; Varsity Football ’21 ; Varsity Track ’21, 22. General N. J. Law School Goldberg, Ida 308 Belmont Ave. “A cheerful temper joined with innocence.” Senior Optimist Board; Volley Ball ’23. General Spanish Normal 99 Goodman, Howard 26 Johnson Ave. “He rvas indeed the glass Wherein the noble youth did dress themselves. Class Basketball ’20; Class Baseball ’19; Class Baseball Championship ’20; Swimming ’20, ’21 ; Football ’21 ; Varsity Football '22. General Undecided Greenberg, Florence 136 Lyons Ave. “Blest with that charm, the certainty to please . ’ “Roses of Tara.” Arts The American Academy Greenberg, Joseph 110 Belmont Ave. “Who says in verse what others say in prose. Senior Optimist Board; Class Baseball ’20; Class Football ’21; Honorable Mention Song Contest ’22. Classical N. Y. U. Hanley, Teresa 61 Lehigh Ave. “How pretty her blushing was, And how she blushed again. General Undecided Harkavy, Abraham I. 442 So. Belmont Ave. “And what hc greatly thought, he nobly dared. Optimist ’21. ’22. ’23; Orchestra ’20, 21, ’22, ’23; Stage Manager of Orchestra ’22, ’23; Fife and Drum Corps, ’21, '22; Varsity Track ’22, ’23; Secretary Chess and Checker Club ’22; Chess Team 22. '23; Class Basketball ’20; Glee Club ’20; Constitutional Committee Chemistry Club ’22; Senior Optimist Board. General Spanish N. Y. U. 100 Harkavy, I. Bernard 442 So. Belmont Ave. “The power of tlto't, the magic of the mind. Glee Club ’20; Orchestra ’20, '21. '22, '23 ; Fife and Drum Corps '21, '22; Leader Fife and Drum Corps '22; Varsity Track '22, '23; Vice-President Chess and Checker Club '22. Chess Team '22, '23; Captain Chess Team '23; Class Foot- ball '22; Cup Committee New Jersey State Interscholastic League '23; Associate Editor Optimist '22 ;Editor-in-Chief Optimist '22; Senior Editor Optimist '23. Classical N. Y. U. Herbstman, Joseph 350 Ridgewood Ave. “When a lady’s in the case You know all others things give place.’' “Roses of Tara ; Class Basketball T9, ’20. '21: Varsity Track '20. '21, ’22. '23; Varsity Baseball '22. '23; G. O. Representative 3B: G. O. Dance Committee, '21 ; President Chemistry Club '22: Chairman Social Committee 4B; Ass't Associate Editor Optimist '21: Associate Editor Optimist '22; Senior Optimist Board; President 4A Class. Classical N. Y. College of Dentistry Hirsch, Seymour J. 253 4 Clinton Ave. “Perseverance gains its meed, And patience wins the race. Class Baseball T9. '20; Class Basketball T9. ’20; Varsity Track '20. 21, '22; Vice-President Chess and Checker Club '22 ; Vice-President Dramatic Club ’22; Assistant Manager Football '22: Optimist ’22. ’23; Social Committee 4A Class; Senior Optimist Board. General Spanish U. of Penn. Hollander, Hyman 274 Waverly Ave. “And looks the tc'hole world in the face,— I:or he owes not any man. Class Basketball '20, '21; Track '21; Class Baseball ’20, 21. General Normal Hollander, Monroe 18 Baldwin Ave. “Three-fifths of him genius, and two-fifths sheer fudge. G. O. Representative 1B; Class Baseball; Class basketball: Business Manager of Senior Optimist. Classical Yale 101 Holzman, Herman 175 Jelliff Ave. In framing an artist, art hath thus decreed To make some good, hut others to exceed Class Basketball ’19. ’20; Fife and Drum Corps '22; Sketch Club ’20; Optimist '22, ’23; Senior Optimist Board. Arts Fawcett Husserl, Paul 777 Clinton Ave. The noblest mind the best contentment has Assistant Manager Football 21; Manager Swimming '22; Class Football 20; Football '22. Classical Princeton Katz, Frank 40 Waverly Ave. “Knowledge itself is a power Manager Baseball '22: Assistant Manager Football ’21; Senior Optimist Board; Color and Motto Committee. Classical Undecided Katz. Rose 186 Johnson Ave. Honors come by diligence ” Classical N. J. Law School Kessler. Sam 157 Spruce St. The will to do. the soul to dare. Varsity Football '20; “Roses of Tara”; “Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Class Baseball 20. 21, '22; Class Basket- ball 20. 21 ; Class Football ’22. Arts 102 N. Y. U. Kiell, Florence 500 So. Belmont Ave. Good nature and (food sense must ever join.” Glee Club '22. ’23; Senior Optimist Board. General French Normal Kopesky, John A. 55 4 West St. “A man shall he commended according to his intelligence.” Varsity Track '23; Class Baseball '20. ’21, '22; Class Bas- ketball '20, ’21 ; Class Football '21. '22. Classical U. of California Koris, Pearl 279 Belmont Ave. “How brilliant and mirthful the lu ht of her eye.” Glee Club '20. 21. '22. 23: “Midsummer Night’s Dream ; “Twelfth Night.” General French Normal Kurzrock, Abraham H. 249 Ferry St. “Persuasion tips his tongue whene'er he talks.” President Radio Club '22. '23: Vice-President 4A Class: Executive Committee Chess and Checker Club; Executive Committee Chemistry Club; Senior Optimist Board; Class Baseball '20, '21, '22 : Track Team '21. Classical U. of Penn. Lerner, Morris 189 Prince St. Not all the lip can speak is ivorth the silence of the heart.” Classical Undecided 103 Lifschitz, Ralph M. 171 Barclay St. “His heart was one of those which most enamour us.” Class Baseball ’20, ’21 ; Class Basketball ’20, '21 ; Orchestra ’19, ’20, ’21, ’23; Varsity Baseball ’22, '23; Senior Optimist Board. General French U. of Wisconsin Litwack, Geo. (31 2) Year Student) 289 Hunterdon St. “Action is eloquence ” Class Baseball '21, ‘22; Class Basketball ’21, ’22; Varsity Track ’21, ’22, ’23; Varsity Football '21, ’22; Vice-Presi- dent Chemistry Club ’22: Social Committee 4A Class; Senior Optimist Board. Classical U. of Michigan Lowenstein, Milton 81 Hedden Terrace “IVise to resolve and patient to perform” Class Baseball ’20. ’21 ; Social Committee 4A Class; Senior Optimist Board; Baseball '22, '23. General French Columbia Lowenstein, Robert 217 Osborne Terrace “Altho he had much wit He was very shy of using it” Class Baseball ’20, '21 ; Class Football ’20, ’21 ; “Twelfth Night”; Senior Optimist Board; Glee Club '21. Classical U. of Penn. McDonald. Margaret 482 Belmont Ave. “For what I will, I trill, and there an end” Glee Club ’22, ’23; Senior Optimist Board. General Spanish Normal 104 McIntyre, Norman S. 30 Milford Ave. “Men of few words arc the best men ' General Business Mandeville, Dora 21 Lehigh Ave. “Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds were in Iter very lookr Glee Club '22, ’23. General Spanish Normal Melnik, Henry M. (3% Year Student) 20 Avon Ave. “And even his failings leaned to Virtue's side ' Glee Club ’20, ’21 ; Class Basketball ’20, ’21; Class Baseball ’20; G. O. Executive Board ’20; Class Football ’21; Foot- ball ’21 ; Varsity Track ’20. ’21 ; Orchestra, ’20. '21, ’22, ’23; Assistant Concert Master ’22, ’23; Senior Optimist Board. General Latin Law Mercy, Jess 168 Clinton Ave. “With just enough of learning to misquote ' Class Basketball ‘20; Class Baseball ’20; Class Constitu- tional Committee ; Class President 4B ; Assistant Stage Man- ager “Roses of Tara”; Assistant Stage Manager “Midsum- mer Night’s Dream”; Stage Manager “Clarence ; Senior Optimist Board. Classical N. Y. U. Miller, Edna A. 132 Hillside Ave. “For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds. And tho a late, a sure reward succeeds ' General Undecided 105 Miller, Joseph 273 Belmont Ave. “Happy is the man who owes nothing.’’ General N. Y. U. Mooney, Iveagh 31 Astor St. “She's modest as any. and blithe as she’s bonnic Arts N. Y. School of Fine and Applied Arts Moskowitz. Clara 182 Hawthorne Ave. “IVisdom is better than rubies ’ IB Pennant; Hockey ’20, ’21. ’22; Girls’ Track Meet, ’20: Optimist Board ’22, ’23; Secretary 4B Class; Secretary 4A Class: Social Committee 4A Class; Senior Optimist Board. Classical N. J. College for Women Moskowitz, George 153 Mapes Ave. “Something between a hindrance and a help.” Class Football ’20, ’21. ’22; Class Baseball ’21; Vice-Pres- ident Radio Club ’22. Classical Columbia Muller, Michael 490 So. Belmont Ave. “It is a good divine that follows his own instructions.” Class Baseball T9. ’20. ’21. ’22, ’23; Class Basketball. Classical Oxford, Eng. 106 Nemitz, Harry 172 Waverly Avc. “An abridgment of all that was pleasant in man.” 3A G. O. Representative; Varsity Baseball '21. '22: Captain Class Basketball '21, ’22. ’23 ; Class Football '23 : Senior Optimist Board. Classical U. of California ♦Nolan, Grace C. 93 Shepard Ave. “Her air. her manners, all who saw admired.” Executive Committee Senior Optimist; Senior Optimist Board. General Spanish Normal Noyes, Louise 80 Walnut St. Music hath its charms” Glee Club. ’22; Orchestra '21. ’22. ’23; Hockey ’21, ’22; Senior Optimist Board; Volley Ball ’23. Arts Normal Peterson, Marguerite 62 Astor St. “Courteous tho coy. and gentle tho retired.” Classical Institute of Musical Art Prince, Harold A. 173 Osborne Terrace “You know say just 7chat think and nothing more nor less. Executive Committee Senior Optimist; Class Baseball ’20; “Clarence”; Class Basketball ’19. ’20: “Twelfth Night”: Senior Optimist Board; Class Football '21. '22: Official at East Orange-South Side Debate ’23. Classical U. P. Dental College I 107 Rothschild, Daniel 69 Scheerer Ave. “1 wish he would explain his explanation” Varsity Football ’22; Varsity Track ’22, ’23; Class Base- ball ’20. Classical Princeton Russom, Evelyn 117 Hillside Ave. “Of manners gentle, of affections mild ” Optimist ’23; Senior Optimist Board. Arts Undecided Saper, Jean 811 So. 16th St. The beginning of wisdom is: Get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting, get understanding” “Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Vice-President Chemistry Club ’22; Chairman Color and Motto Committee; Glee Club ’21. ’22. Classical Barnard Saunders, Naomi 1060 Hunterdon St. “A gracious woman obtaineth honor ” Hockey ’22; Basketball ’22; Volley Ball ’23. General Undecided Schlain, Tillie 34 Boyd St. “A merry heart is a good medicine” “Midsummer Night’s Dream’’; “Twelfth Night’’; Glee Club '20, ’21, ’22, ’23; Senior Optimist Board. General French 108 Normal Schlegel. Edna A. 902 So. 20th St. “Cheerfulness is an offshoot of goodness and of wisdom.” Glee Club '21, '22, '23; Color and Motto Committee. General Spanish Normal Schwartz, Wilhelmina 153 Milford Ave. “Her long loose yellow locks lyke golden wyre spritickled unth perle.” Roses of Tara ; Optimist Board '23; Senior Optimist Board; Volley Ball '23. Arts Undecided Sherman, Frieda 12 No. Burnett St., E. O. Thou art a scholar.” General Pratt Shifman, Sadie 17 Weequahic Ave. Of such a merry, nimble, stirring spirit” Basketball '21, '22; Captain Basketball ’21, '22; Hockey, ’20. ’21, '22 ; Captain Hockey '21, '22; Track Team '21 ; Volley Ball Championship '22 ; President French Club '23 ; Execu- tive Committee Senior Optimist; Volley Ball '23. General Harvard Physical Training and Normal Smith, Albert J. 94 Osborne Terrace “He worked and sung from morn till night, No lark more blithe than he.” Class Baseball '18, ’19; Swimming Team ’21 ; Football. ’21. '22. General Business 109 Snell. Winifred 62 Stengle Ave. ’’Born to write, converse, and live with ease.” Glee Club: Optimist Board; Senior Optimist Board. General Barnard ’“Sommer, Florence 830 So. 13th St. “Oh blest with temper whose unclouded ray Can make tomorrow cheerful as today.” Glee Club '22. '23; President Glee Club ’23; “Twelfth Night”; Social Committee 4B; Senior Optimist Board. Classical N. J. College for Women Thieberger, Esther 295 Hunterdon St. “The joy of youth and health her eyes display’d, And ease oj heart her every look convey’d.” Glee Club '22. '23; Chairman Program Committee French Club '23. Classical Barnard Thompson, John 19 Eckert Ave. “For every why he had a wherefore.” Track '22. '23; Class Basketball '21; Class Baseball '21. Classical Princeton Trautwein, Helen M. 853 So. 12th St. “There is a garden in her face, Where roses and white lilies blow.’’ IB Pennant; “Roses of Tara”; “Midsummer Night’s Dream ; Hockey 21, '22: Basketball ’22; Secretary Chem- istry Club '22: Volley Ball ’23. Classical Undecided 110 Wasson, Helen F. 45 No. 5th St. “For she was jest the quiet kind. Whose natures never vary .” General Spanish Normal Weiner, David P. 556 Hunterdon St. “I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none.” Varsity Football 18, 19; Varsity Baseball ’21. '22, ’23; Captain 1A Grade Basketball; Class Baseball 19; Captain Class Baseball ’20, ’21 ; Class Basketball ’20, ’21 ; Captain Championship Senior Basketball; Senior Optimist Board. General French McGill U. Wise, Elisabeth 45 Stengle Ave. “A sweet, attractive kind of grace.” General Skidmore ♦Wood, Willard B.. Jr. 45 Leslie St. “The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” IB Pennant; Class Basketball ’19; Class Baseball ’20; Opti- mist Board ’22. ’23; Senior Optimist Board; G. O. Repre- sentative 1A and 2B; Treasurer 4A Class. Classical Princeton Yanovsky, Louis 185 Jelliff Ave. “In thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty.” Class Football ’20. '22. Classical N. J. Law School 111 Zauber. Sidney H. 104 19th Ave. “Whatever he did ?vas done with so much ease, In hint alone ’tivas natural to please’ Orchestra ’20, ’21. '22, ’23: Ass’t Stage Manager “Twelfth Night”; Chairman Social Committee 4A Class. General Spanish Cornell Zellner, Rosalind D. 116 Shanley Ave. “Her smile was prodigal of summery shine.—gayly per- sistent,— Like a morn in June that laughs envoy the clouds.” Glee Club ’22, ’23; Vice-President Glee Club ’23; “Twelfth Night”; Volley Ball ’23; Vice-President French Club ’23; Social Committee 4A Class; Senior Optimist Board. Classical Undecided Zimmerman, Max 108 Brunswick St. “The hand that follows intellect can achieve” Classical N. Y. U. Zweckbronner, Ruth E. 165 Pennsylvania Ave. “She was good as she was fair” General French Undecided 112 ■— ■ i THE OPTIMIST Society Notes Mr. and Mrs. 4A gave a dance at their home on Friday, April 6 at three 1 . M. The guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. 4B and family. For the occasion Mrs. 4A obtained the services of Mr. Melnik’s syncopators. As Mr. Melnik himself is a relative of the 4A family he and his assistants did extra work which was surely approved by all. Quite a few of the Faculty family were present and they seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. The affair turned out to be the greatest social event of the season and besides those whom have already been mentioned, many other prominent citizens paid their respects. Mr. Goodman was there in all his glory and Mr. Hirsch was seen with a new bright bow tic. Miss Goljlberg had quite a time keeping track of the dances she promised. The Harkavy brothers were there as’ usual, and Sid Zaubcr’s smile was very prominent. The hostess, Mrs. Gymnasium, was dressed very plainly as it was an afternoon affair. At Five o’clock the guests started to leave, all assuring us that they had had a very enjoyable after- noon. Assembly Notes We, Americans in New Jersey, New York and in other states with whom we come in con- tact arc accustomed to free public educa- tion. We take for granted the fine, well equipped schools with their staffs of efficient teachers and little do we stop to think that these privileges arc something for which we ought to be thankful; or that we are enjoy- ing benefits which Americans in some parts of our United States arc not. It truly is hard to realize, for one asks himself. How in these days of rapid communication and travel, and enlightenment can there be any part of our large and great United States which is not enjoying the same benefits and privileges that we arc? South Siders were rudely awakened in this respect on Tuesday, April tenth, l y speeches delivered from the platform by three young representatives from the mountain districts of Kentucky. These boys came from Caney Creek, and their purpose was the uplift of the mountaineers in their own state and those in the other mountain states. The three young crusaders each spoke, one acting as chairman. They were very interes- ting ami each was a very good speaker. South Siders were especially pleased to listen because of the southern “tang which was noticeably present in their speaking. The chairman told how the Caney Creek Community Center was established. In 1917, Mrs. S. G. Lloyd had gone down into the moun- tain regions of Kentucky for her health, and was doing community work thirty miles from Caney Creek. An illiterate mountaineer invi- ted her to establish such work on Caney Creek, so that his children and his neighbors' children might have better educations. The mount- aineer donated the land. Others built a shack. The center has grown to about twenty buildings. He told South Siders that if our auditorium were to be set down on Caney Creek the mountaineers would be obliged to take an axe and shovel and dig some of the mountain away on both sides so that the room might have an even base to stand on. He told us that these people were a century behind in progress because of the lack of opportunities. That the mountains have isolated the regions and its people for the last 200 years; and that they were suffering from illit- eracy and backwardness. The second speaker told South Siders that it was a country without an inch of railroads, and told of an incident of a mountaineer who HmTi the optimist had traveled to the nearest town about 250 miles away and for the first time in his life seen a locomotive. As the locomo- tive was standing there puffing, and puf- fing away, the mountaineer sadly shook his head and said, The poor thing. It's all out of breath.” The chairman also explained that shortage of teachers among the mountaineers was so great that the teachers must first be taught to teach the children. The second speaker, by means of a chart, showed what the community centers were working for in the way of shaping the characters of their pupils. He had as the goal, world service, with many stops in between the start and goal, such as honesty, cleanliness, truthfulness, obedience. The last speaker went over the qualities of character which had been mentioned before, for which the communities were working. He also told of their roads and especially of one fifteen miles long for which the people of Caney Creek ought to be congratulated, because it has only one mud hole in it. but he went on to explain that this one mud hole is fifteen miles long. In concluding the chairman told South Sidcrs that they represented mountaineers of native stock; there being about 5.000,000 people in five Southern States. Kentucky. Tennessee. Vir- ginia. and West Virginia, and it is hoped that community centers such as Carey Creek can be established in each of the 165 mountain counties of those states. The expenses of the trips are defrayed by the alumnae of Wellesley. Mt. Holyoke. Rad- cliffe. Smith and other colleges. Celebration of Arbor Day Arbor day. April 13, was appropriately com- memorated in South Side in two ways: first, by an excellent program in the assembly, and second, by an arbor day collection. The arbor day exercises were opened by an address by Col. Kerfoot who gave us some in- teresting facts about the Military Training Camp at Plattsburg, New York. This camp aims to train young men from the ages of seventeen to twenty-seven, instructing them along the lines of sanitation, hygiene, military tactics, and patriotism. This course is open to young men, of the ages above mentioned, from August 1 to 31, 1923. It is a great benefit to the young man. as it gives him excellent training, and also to the government, for it helps to de- crease bolshevism. I. W. W. societies, and anarchism. Any young men who are interested, he stated, may apply at the («lobe Indemnity Building on Washington Street. Following this George Moskowitz discussed The Care of the Forests of New Jersey.” He first pointed out to us the value of our timber- lands in that they improve land, hold the soil together, and use up arid regions, as forests can grow where crops cannot. A few uses of wood were next enumerated. With these as reasons as to why the care of forests is necessary, he proceeded to enumerate the causes of their de- struction and the means of prevention. He im- pressed upon us that it would only take a few men a few minutes to destroy the product of forty years. He said that thirty per cent of the forest fires arc started by sparks from steam- engines. fifteen per cent by brushwood, and fif- ty per cent by careless campers. To prevent this -destruction many measures have been taken. Among these are locomotive inspection and restriction on campers. Last of all. he urged everyone to adopt the slogan. “Be careful. Following the next number, which was a selection by the orchestra, was a talk on The Conservation of Our Forests. This speech, de- livered by Suzanne Reichlin. impressed us further with the need of protection of this great natural resource. Great harm is done to trees by insects, and this is one of the things against which we must guard. Other detri- ments to forest growth were also discussed. There was one more number on the pro- gram. However, as there was no time for it. it was postponed until April 17. This number was a talk on The Natural Hxhihit of the Newark Museum, by Samuel Ginsberg. We were in- formed of the situation of the museum, on the top floor of the library, and of the many inter- esting things it contains. Samples of these were shown us. and the demand for a museum building was discussed. The arbor day exercises were closed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and the flag salute by the entire school. As to the collection. South Side, as usual, made a splendid showing, and the result was one well worthy of our school. Mr. Ricker's Lecture The biology classes and a limited number of other students were given an interesting lesson on bacteria and contagious diseases on Wednes- day. April Eleventh, when Mr. Ricker visited South Side. Mr. Ricker brought with him a few 114 W( the o ptimist reels of motion pictures which were displayed to the students in Room 213. The first reel demonstrated by greatly mag- nified diagrams, how the bacteria feed them- selves, grow larger, and multiply, and then how', by giving off waste matter they cause dis- ease in the body which they inhabit. The next reel showed how frequently contagious diseases are carried by people who do not realize that their careless actions are a menace to the pub- lic. The public drinking cup has been done away with almost entirely, and other articles of a like nature must follow, for it is by such articles that bacteria arc most frequently trans- ferred. Graphic charts showed that modern methods of sanitation have produced a marked decrease in the number of eases of contagious diseases, and that vaccination has completely routed the terrible smallpox epidemics. Mr. Ricker ac- companied the pictures with an interesting lec- ture emphasizing the important points of the film. He had brought with him several other films but the length of the period did not permit their being shown. Optimist Meeting An important meeting of the Anniversary Optimist Board was held on April 1 in Room 215. Members of both the regular and senior departments of the school paper, comprising the special issue board, were present to dis- cuss possibilities of the paper. Dr. Kennedy related, somewhat briefly but thoroly, the significance of a special number of Tub Optimist. Our principal reviewed former achievements as a result of South Side undertakings, and he emphasized the need of advertisements in order to make the issue a success from both financial and journalistic standpoints. A suggestion was given by Jesse Mercy, busi- ness manager of the senior board, proposing a prize contest, for the purpose of stimulating competition in the advertisement securing race. The idea was well received and it was decided by the business department to keep the contest open to members of the freshmen, sophomore, and junior classes. The seniors arc to be ex- cluded from this contest, because a similar one is being conducted for the dignified seniors only. After a discussion on several vital questions concerning the school paper, the senior board was instructed to give their attention to the proof-reading, scheduled for the day under the guidance of the regular board members. Radio Notea Once again the pen of the Radio Club scribe has recorded an instructive meeting. This function was held on April 11 and a moderately large number was present. During the course of the meeting President Kurzrock suggested that the club conduct a radio message receiving contest. The suggestion was well received and was adopted after a slight discussion. The contest is open to all students attending the radio club meetings. The entry fee for the contest has been acknowledged as the moderate sum of ten cents and the money gained thru the entries will be devoted to the purchase of radio apparatus for usage by the club. A prize will be given to the entrant, as the conditions of the contest specify, who, duuring the period of April 11 to May 8 secures the highest total mileage covered by messages received by the contestant with the service of a bulb radio set. The mem- bers in the contests are requested to make re- ports frequently on their progress in order that a bulletin may be kept. The radio club is growing, but not rapidly enough to warrant the continuation of contests. Many South Siders are possessors of radio sets but few students attend the meetings of the club. Why not attend the next meeting and learn something about advanced radio and a little more about your own household radio ap- paratus. The Orche� tr« Many South Siders cannot realize the prog- ress made by our orchestra this term and last. Perhaps the reason for this is that it is not often we have the chance of seeing it perform. On Tuesday, April 10. the orchestra played in the assembly and gave many of us an opportun- ity to see what a really splendid organization it is. Two of Mr. Gordon’s compositions. South Side March. and June, were played in such a delightful and spirited manner, that one could shut his eyes and imagine that he was listening to one of the great philharmonic symphony orchestras that one often hears in New York City. After hearing our orchestra play we can understand why it is that its fame grows greater with every exhibition that it gives. The orchestra is rehearsing several new selections for presentation in the near future. Prominent among these are: Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G Minor.” Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Haden’s Second Symphony, and Fritz Kreislcr’s Caprice,” the latter of which is arranged for a violin duct with orchestra ac- 115 T H E ORTI M | S T companiment. The solo parts are played by Clarence Talisman and Walter Kastner. The next engagement that the orchestra has will be to assist at a concert given by St. Stephen's Church, which will be held in our Auditorium on May 9. Schools for Nurses On Tuesday. April 10, the senior girls at- tended a talk on schools for student nurses, given by Miss Edith Hurley, of the Eastern Council of Nursing Education. The life of a student nurse is far more agreeable than is generally supposed. Undoubtedly many girls have been deterred from entering a nurses’ training school because they have heard of all the housework they would have to do, and they had visions of a waiting scrubbing brush and pail. But they may now banish their fears, for these tasks arc assigned to the ward maids, and the student nurse spends more of her time in acquiring a theoretical knowledge of scien- tific housework. The hospitals provide free board, instruction, text books and uniforms, and they also furnish allowances ranging from seven to twenty-five dollars a month. To obtain ad- mission one must be at least eighteen years of age and must be normally healthy. When they are graduated many nurses desire to continue their studies and obtain their B. S. degree, some wish to do foreign mission work, others become visiting nurses or school nurses. Large industries now maintain small complete hospitals where nurses are required for the care of those injured in the factories. For the girl who has been fortunate enough to obtain a sec- retarial course in addition to her training as a nurse there arc many desirable positions as nurse-secretary in a doctor’s office. Besides these opportunities there is a large field for social service work. Miss Hurley said she would be glad to aid any of the girls in the selection of a nurses’ training school. Mutter and Mumble Mutter: “Here we arc graduating at last.” Mumble: Yes they’re glad to get rid of us.” Mutter: Oh no some teachers like to keep you as a collection of the passed term.” Mumble: “What are you going to do?” Mutter: “I am going to carry around a gas pipe.” Mumble: “Tired of living? Mutter: Oh no; I’ll help my father; he’s a plumber.” Mumble: So you’re not going to college? Mutter: No; education makes me sick.” Mumble: How’s that?” Mutter: I don't see any education in smell- ing chlorin and bromin, do you? Mumble: 1 didn’t see it myself, but I felt it. Mutter: “And what arc your prospects?” Mumble: I’ve registered at Coleman’s Col- lege.” Mutter: I always know you were a minor.” Mumble: How about the other fellows?” Mutter: Some arc going sky-larking.” Mumble : That’s right; airplanes are cheap nowadays. Mutter: “Say Mumble. Mumble: Yes.” Mutter: Will you practise the Golden Rule away from school?” Mumble: “Yes; I’ll do unto others as they do unto me without fear of detention.” Zoology Teacher: Yes, this flat fish, in order to swim has to wabble and twist its body quite vigorously. Zo Studc : Is that why they call it a flounder? M. Becker: I passed my probation. J. Saper: Isn’t that wonderful? I didn’t know you were against intemperance. IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM BORMAN OUR LATE BELOVED CLASSMATE 116 IZa THE OPTIMIST Edited by A Musical Observer of Room 57 The following Seniors were the inspirations for the composition of these songs— You Tell ’Em Ivories: Herman Holzman. Toot-Toot-Tootsie, Good-bye: Martin Becker to Jean Saper. Nobody Loves Me Now: Max Zimmerman. You Tell ’Em. I Stutter: Dave Weiner. Loose Feet: Louis Flachharth. Say It While Dancing: Sidney Zauber. Saxophobia: Henry Melnik. Lovin’ Sam: Chas. Goldberg, Moe Friedman. The Sheba of Georgia: Anne Abrams. Kitten on the Keys: Louise Noyes. Sweetest Rose of All: Harry Dovgin. Runnin' Wild: Harold Prince. Lovable Eyes: Ida Go!dl erg. My Yiddisha Mammy: Seymour J. Hirsch. Tomorrow: Sam Kessler. Parade of Wooden Soldiers: Berman. Mosko- witz. John Kopesky. Black Eyed Blues : Pearl Koris, Thelma Crook. Whoa. Tillie. Take Your Time: Tillie Schlain. Bees Knees : George Litwack. Dancing Fool: Joe Greenberg. Who Loves You Most After All?: Jess Mercy (mysel f). I Wonder—Before exams. Rose of the Rio Grande—Rose Celiano. I Love Me—Jess Mercy. Baby Blue Eyes—Helen Trautwcin. Fate—How we lx’came Seniors. All Muddled Up—Rosalind Zcllner in geom- etry. Blue—Before the test. Who Did You Fool After All?—Cutting classes. Stumblin'—At the socials. Rosy-Posy—Rose Dlouhy. Learn to Smile—Emanuel Gersten. Running Wild—To the lunch-room. Sixty Seconds Every Minute—Watching the clock, fifth period. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers—Girls in gym. Sweet Lady—Dora Mandeville. You Know You Belong to Somebody Else, So Why Don’t you Leave Me Alone?—Joe Herbst- man to Clara Moskowitz. Gee, But I Hate to Go Home Alone—Willard Wood. I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now?—Abraham Kurzrock. Just Because You’re You—Florence Sommer. •The Sunshine of Your Smile—Edna Schlegel. Freckles—‘‘Red’’ Smith. Who Cares?—John Thompson. Sleepy Head—Lynn Fooks. Vamp Me—I. Bernard Harkavy. Dumbcll: Ralph Lifschitz. I Want to Be Loved Like a Baby: Martha Zoller. Just a Kiss From You: Margaret McDonald. Oh. Harold. I Want You: Ruth Zwcckbronncr. Just One More Dance: Evelyn Cain. Moonlight Kisses: Esther Thicberger. For the past term, those who have been eating their lunch in 57 have been treated to a musical concert thru the masticating efforts of S. J. Hirsch. Thanks have been extended thru the editor. Talking of Mr. Philip Gordon’s Orchestra A. Harkavy: Is this a Philly-Hartnonic Orchestra? ?: No, this is a Simp-phony Orchestra. Would you call the reporter a shop-lifter just because he goes into a music store and takes notes ? THE OPTIMIST wc ]W Some Classics as Advertised in S. S. H. S. Traumerci, with bagpipe accomplishment—By Ralph Lifschitz. The Talcs of a Swordfish, with many scales— By A. I. Harkavy. I Would not Live Always, without accompani- ment—By Sadie Shifman. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming, with illustrated cover—Anne Abrams. Trust Him Not, for fifty cents—George Lit- wack. There Was a Little Fischer Maiden, in three parts—Rosalind Zellner. Home Sweet Home, in A fiat—Louis Yanovsky. Sweet and Low. with drums and tympani— Tillic Schlain. Sec, the Conquering Hero Comes, with full orchestra—Henry Melnik. Teacher: How do symphonies ordinarily end? Henry Melnik: In a rush for the exit. One of the reasons why Mr. Gordon is getting gray: At a recent orchestra rehearsal after twice playing the Knight Tempiar March, which was frequently interrupted for instructions and corrections, Mr. Gordon was heard to say, We will now play the Messidor March. Immediately two pseudo prominent second violins chirped forth. I thought we just played it!” That’s one reason—another is Clarence (Kiddie) Talisman. The Moonlight Syncopators have been an in- spiration to some of our Seniors, and as a result our well-known hurdler. George Litwack, is di- verting his attention from track to the study of the saxophone. Whenever the South Side Orchestra makes a mistake Mr. Gordon smiles to his worthy Seniors. Henry Melnik and the Harkavy brothers. These Senior A’s have long since learned the nature of his artistic temperament. Heard in Muaic Teacher: When were the best symphonies written? Voice from Rear: After the fourth bottle. Some people have been confined in prison for selling that which they did not have. Others have taken their lives for buying that which was not. Now we are confronted with a new prop- osition, that of giving which isn’t. Clarence Talisman has offered to a host of girls the Orchestra Service Medal which has as yet not even been submitted to the jeweler. Clar- ence might better spend his time in chirping the popular song, I Like Me. We should think that Seymour Hirsch might compose a new Jubilee Song, since he is about to complete his short sentence. There arc some Seniors who arc still trying to dope out the unknown toy which they think was made in Germany and played by our class Virtuoso at the last Senior social. It looks like a cross between a Merschaum pipe and a tramp- steamer air funnel. However. Henry Melnik informs us that it is the youngest of his long line of pedigreed saxo- phones. This one is the Baby in B (flat). Greenberg Why do you object to my singing5 Some day it may keep the wolf away from the door. Furst: It will if he hears it. A long story in a few words— F. Sommer: You did. R. Zellner: I didn’t. F. S.: You did. R. Z.: I didn't. F. S.: You did. R. Z.: I did. F. S.: I know you did. Whenever Harold Prince starts to sing in his home room, before the bell rings, somebody always gets killed in the rush for air. M. Cohen: Hey Marty.’’ what bell is that? M. Becker: Why, that's the bell on the wall. Seymour Hirsch : Arc you sure that this cup is sanitary? Louis Flachbarth: It must be; everybody uses it. Litwack (singing next to G. Litwack in as- sembly) : Say Harold, one of us sings rotten. Prince : So do you. Economics Teacher: Who established the law of diminishing returns? Anna Abrams: My laundryman. The senior sat in the parlor And he spoke unto the light Either you or I, old fellow, Will be turned down here tonight. 118 THE O P T I M I S T L 5� Senior Chairman. Sadik Shifmak Doings of the Senior A's Foremost among the boys who have been prominent in South Side’s activities during the past four years are several who are members of the senior class. Perhaps some have stood out above others, but all have done their utmost to uphold the standards and the honor of the Black and Gold. Heading the list of stellar performers are Tubby Wiener, George Litwack and “Danny” Rothschild. Tubby started his athletic career back in 1919 playing end on that wonderful scrub team which took many a healthy wal- loping from our city champ” varsity. During the baseball seasons of ’21 and '22 “Tubby” was our premier backstop until an almost fatal in- jury. sustained in the New Brunswick game, deprived our “nine” of his valuable services. After an absence of six months, during which his life was never fully assured, Wiener is again a participant in all of South Side’s activ- ities. In line with Wiener come George Litwack and Danny” Rothschild. Both of these boys have spent much of their time, the past two years, in football and track activities. George was a consistent performer on our track team in ’21. '22 and in the present season. Running his first middle-distance race in the Central New Jersey meet George finished second in the 880 yd. run. leading home a pack of sterling performers. The following summer, in '22, Lit- wack carried off the city championship in the 120 yd. low hurdles event. Since then he has garnered many points for South Side. Not sat- isfied with track honors alone, however, George bore successfully the Black and Gold during the past two football campaigns. Rothschild is also in the city championship class. Last summer, competing as a junior, Danny” took first honors in the shot put, thereby greatly aiding South Side in capturing the Junior Championship Trophy. So much for his track endeavors. After coming within a few games of his varsity letter in 21 Danny earned a regular berth on South Side’s football varsity last season. Altho not of the spectac- ular type of player Danny” was a hard worker and was a large part of that “stonewall de- fense which so upset the wonderful Nutley and Central elevens last season. Many a time, as Southsidcrs will recall, did Rothschild break thru and smear some of our opponents best ground-gainers! Two other boys of our class who have done their bit” for South Side are Joe Hcrbstman and Ralph Lifschitz. Both were members of our varsity baseball squads during '22 and '23. Joe” also carried our colors during the track seasons of ’21. ’22 and ’23, competing in the pole-vault. Altho Ralph was not a member of our football or track teams, yet he rendered both squads valuable services by assisting in various capacities. Indeed, who has not heard of South Side’s All-American water-boy! The present senior class seems to be full of future Olympic stars. The hurdles event has been well taken care of by John Thompson. Marty Becker, A. Harkavy, and Kurzrock, all boys who have shown more than ordinary abil- ity. Thompson was one of our star competitors during the past track campaign along with Niebcr who ran the longer distances. Dur- ing his only try at track, before being rejected by the doctor. Henry Melnik gave promise of being a quarter-miler of no mean ability. During the outdoor season of ’21 and '22 Sey- mour Hirsch ably took care of the broad jump while Bill Kncf competed in the javelin and discus throws and “Mannie” Gerstcn ran the half-mile. Among our star sprinters are John Kopesky and Louis Flachharth, who was forced to quit because of a broken ankle. A shot putter of SeTl ' THE OPTIMIST ! ■ P ability is I. Bernard Harkavy. Another of our class who earned his block S” is Frank Katz who managed our baseball team of ’22. Lest we forget, we are mentioning one of our senior boys who was unavoidably compelled to give up his studies temporarily; we speak of lister “Red Stern, undoubtedly one of South Side’s greatest all-around athletes since the days of Weismuller and Zuckcr, and captain- elect of this year’s track team. All South Siders will surely miss that cry of Come on-n-n Red. so familiar on the gridiron, baseball diamond, and cinder path the past four years. Altho the Black and Gold will undoubtedly be borne successfully by many fine athletes in her future endeavors, we are sure that our Alma Mater will always look back with many pleasant thoughts and a sincere pride upon those she is losing by the graduation of the Class of June 1923. Senior Girls’ Activities Who would have thought that when our girls entered South Side as little IB’s, they were to become the future athletic stars of the school ? These wonders have worked hard during their four years in school, at every athletic activity which has been open to girls. Not enough credit can be given to them, for they have tried and have succeeded in encour- aging girls’ athletics in South Side High School. The favorite sport of the girls is basketball, and they surely have excelled at this. In their sophomore year, they defeated the freshmen team, but were unable to conquer the senior warriors. In 1922, while juniors, the team won the girls’ championship of the school, defeating the seniors by a score of 15 to 0. This was the first time that a team had kept their opponents from scoring. To be a member of the champ- ionship team is a desire of every girl. The girls who made the team were. Carolyn Kraemer, the guard who never lets her opponent shoot a bas- ket; Hilda Miller, the fleet-footed side center; Shady” Shifman, forward and captain, and three girls of the 4B class. The champions have been awarded S's, numerals, and miniature basketballs. Other girls who came out for basketball were Clara Moskowitz. Naomi Saun- ders and Helen Trautwicn. Another sport which is a favorite of the girls is hockey. We often hear many remarks (espe- cially from the boys) made about this game, so we want to tell you that the game isn’t any cinch.” Getting your ankles and shins, and sometimes your head, walloped, when the hockey-stick slips, is far from a joke. Even if this game isn’t as injurious as the boys’ football, the girls receive their bangs with just as much pride. The team that won the junior championship was made up of Hilda Miller, Carolyn Kraemer, Shady Shifman, Clara Moskowitz, Helen Trautwcin. Thelma Crook, Naomi Saunders and Noisy Noyes. The track team of 1921 was one which did us much honor by taking third place in the inter- class meet. It was the first indoor track meet that the girls have ever had. and the results were astonishing. Helen Trautwcin, captain, Carolyn Kraemer, Hilda Miller. Clara Mos- kowitz. Rose Ccliano and Sadie Shifman were members of this team. The girls who have been prominent in these sports have also won other honors. In volley- ball. most of the girls were on the champion- ship team. At the exhibition in the armory in 1922 they were very popular, playing an im- portant part in the athletic parade, the model basketball game and the track between the girls of the Newark High Schools. Recalling all these past achievements, these girls who arc now 4A’s, and ready to leave South Side, arc sure to be heard of in the future, as Olympic stars, or champions of what- ever college or school they arc going to enter. The Opener Batter up!—Once more the season for the national pastime has rolled around. Once more King Baseball holds sway. His loyal subjects, the Sunny Side swatters, got off to an early start, locking horns with the fast Battin High nine on April 16. Anyone who thought that Jack Frost had been driven away not to return for another year was sorely mistaken, as all fans who witnessed this contest will testify. In a final effort to retain his supremacy he pulled out sonic mean blasts, causing no end of discomfort. The unfavorable conditions of the weather naturally slowed up the game, and the thrills were lacking. The Battin willow-wiclders had no respect at all for the slants of Todd” Har- rison. poling out some healthy wallops and chalking up nine counters. Moran, the Battin twirler. handled the whitewash brush very deft- ly. The final reckoning was Battin 9, South Side 0. This was Harrison’s first attempt at pitching and for a beginner he performed remarkably well. With a little coaching and experience he should develop rapidly. In the future, watch his smoke! The only two veterans on the team, Meyer 120 THE OPT I M I S T and McNicklc, showed up very well. “Julie caught in big league style, while Mac scooped up the hot ones around second base unerringly. Lowcnstcin at short and Kamaglia at third arc newcomers of prominence. Both these boys are heavy hitters, and they drove out some nice ones during the game. Robbins. Spitz, and Marrow covered all territory in the field with great ability. Robbins was credited with the longest hit of the day, a double to deep left field. For the victors, Jacobson’s fielding and stick work. Moran’s twirling, and Gold’s perform- ance at third featured. The score: Battin. R. H. E. South Side. R. H. E. Sau’r’br’n, ss _ 1 2 0 McNicklc, . 2b. 0 1 0 Whelan, 2b_. . 2 1 0 Meyer, c._ 0 0 0 Jacobson, If. . 2 1 0 Spitz, cf 0 0 0 Becorctti, lb . 1 3 0 Low’stein, ss. 0 0 0 Shrams’y, cf. . 1 0 0 Robbins, If ... 0 1 0 Harrison, c_. . 0 0 0 Marrow, rf ... 0 0 0 Gold. 3b . 1 0 0 Herbstman, lb 0 0 0 Dickey, rf— . 0 1 0 Ramaglia, . Jb. 0 0 0 Moran, p . 1 0 0 Harrison, p — 0 0 0 Totals . 9 8 0 Totals 0 2 0 Score by innings South Side .... 000 0 0 0-0 Battin .... 2 0 1 0 0 6-9 Summit, 8; South Side, 5 On April 17, the South Side nine engaged in a friendly tilt on the diamond with the Sum- mit High bascballcrs. and came out on the loose end of an 8-5 score. The team did some fine fielding, and Milton Hook Krasner did some brilliant twirling, fanning ten men. But as a whole, they were weak in hitting, and they were unable to solve the fast ones of McNam- ara, the Summit twirlcr. Our good stick men were Herbstman, who poled out two doublc- sackers, McNichol and Lowcnstcin. The game started with Summit scoring a run by a walk, sacrifice and hit. In the second. South Side held her opponents scoreless, Kras- ner retiring three men in a row; and in our half registered three runs. Lowcnstcin singled, stole second, and made third when brainy Rob- bins ran it out on the third strike. Harrison made first on an error in fielding his intended sacrifice, and he scored when Herbstman hit for a two-bagger. Krasner fanned, ending the inning. McNichol came across with a run in the third when Spitz hit a single. The next in- ning was the fateful one for South Side. Dur- ing the course of this stanza Summit scored four runs, by reason of three errors, two walks, two hits and a bone-head play. South Side attempted to make up for this in our half when Herbstman hit for a double, Krasner singled and McNichol’s double sent in Herbstman. But Krasner was nipped at the rubber, thus ending a promising rally. South Side scored once more in the sixth. Herbstman, McNichol and Robbins were good in the field. Robbins, in the early part of the game, changed a sure hit into an out by a fine catch. In the sixth he made a bull’s eye shot from left field to catcher Goldenbcrg, cutting off a certain run. Spitz repeated this feat in the same inning. On the whole the perform- ance of our nine in their second game of the season was rather good, ami gave promise of better things to come. The line-up and score; South Side. R. H. 1 E. Summit R. H. E. Me Nichols, 21 _ 1 3 0 Willever, 2b 1 1 0 Goldenlierg, c. 0 0 1 Boorujy, c. 0 1 0 Spitz, cf. 0 I 0 Papio, 3b 2 2 1 Ramaglia. 3b._ 1 0 0 Pullv. ss 1 2 1 Low’stein, ss.. 1 2 0 Morsr. lb 2 2 0 Robbins, If 0 1 1 Randall, rf 1 2 0 Harrison, rf 1 1 0 Percelle, If 1 2 0 Herbstman, lb. 2 2 1 Cow’waitc. cf. 0 0 0 Krasner, p 0 1 0 McNamara, p.. 0 0 0 Totals 5 11 3 Totals 8 12 Srimmit . 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 1—8 South Side _ 0 2 110 10 0 0—5 A Tale YANOVSKY, don't you? that GOODMAN from Moskow? Well, one SOMMER DAY he had a bottle of TRAUTWEIN and let me tell you it was the KATZ. He got it from the BERMAN; and FURST of all he took a GAL- DOSE of it, but as no reaction took place he took another “STRETCH of it. For MERCY'S sake I told him to stop, but he wasn’t ABEL to think and SEYMOUR, and so he starts raising CANE with his NEW- MITZ and as a result he lands in jail, and they locked him up like a CROOK; but lie’s a FRIEDMAN now. From that DAY on he isn't a WISE guy any more and swore that he was going to save his MOONEY and kiss good- by forever to TRAUTWEIN. I went to church last Sunday, With my sweetheart. Nellie Germon; The hat she wore it was so loud, I couldn’t hear the sermon. Name Alias Ailment Care Becker, M. Marty Blushing .. Powder Love affair CL ailment Berman. H “Stretch Ask Dad, he knows Feminism A beaux Giggling Room 56 ell .Stilts . Muzzle Story writing ...Ia ss of memory I)jy “Al” ..Cold Stillness 4A Class Meeting .Laziness 2.000 volts No Noise Rattle ...Search us Lin Low voice Public speaking Moc” Some common sense •|tz A wig Farnestncss Love lo days “I ..Manless world Never in school Getting tubbed Good nature A grouch Greenberg, J Corns and bunions ...Inactiveness T. N. T. “Harky” His smile Teacher's wrath Harkv Outside activities No school ‘•Joe A family Hirsch, S. Swell head Washing—it’ll shrink Cod liver oil Arguing ..Gang light Herm” Sunburnt Husserl. P. “Paul” Avoirdupois Reduce Katz. F. k'.,,, p “I-rankie Dolly”. Freckles Sand blast Awful appetite Indigestion.. Flo”.. ’ I lolidav Talking Authoritative wife Yeast Radio A shock Has none None is needed Honor roll Lifschitz. R. ..Too much on head ..Hair cut I.itwack. G Georgie Milt Being bright ..Ice-cold shower.. lx ss of memory Hair comb Hair groom Calamity The Optimist Mercy. J Melnik, H. Jess” Muffler Henny” Saxophone A straight jacket McIntyre. N. Miller. F Miller. J. Mac”. Fd “Joe (Juietness...... ... Solitude................ ....I.ack of interest ..Boiler factory.... ....Companions....... ...School spirit.... 122 THE OPTIMIST 1 'erro Characteristic Distinguishing Doom Quick temper | .«’g'i Good nature Her studies.. Her walk Belle Freshness Wit -Chinese interpreter .Dairy maid Plumpness Long Hair World wiseness ( hem. ability Bachelor Cute smile His grin Mussed hair Foolishness His hair His goggles Composer Bragging Lovable eyes Music teacher IIetc They Got Through A secret She wouldn't tell us Made them put her through Real talent .Somehow We don't know Watchful waiting .Overlooked Dressing Poetry. Silence His jokes......... Hustling Pleasant manner..... Slang Bluffing Always with girls Peroxide blond Lisp................ His brains Teeth Gracefulness....... Obligingness ....... His green sweater Sweet manner ....... I-oudness.......... Slowness......... Absentmindedness Conceit............. Dancing.. Greek profile The kid himself Her good nature..... Mouth .............. Musical talent The Irish of it His bright look Industrious.... Willingness...... • Dog catcher .......a... ' horus girl Dancing teacher ......... f[ash girl............... Comedam ..Bill collector ...Bigamist ...Matrimony..... ...Pat man in circus ...Shyster lawyer Arrow collar model Accountant..... Bootlegger Heaven knows ............ Jailbird School marm.............. .Circus........ Zeigfeld’s Follies spaghetti blower ..Reporter ................ Waiter ...Water -boy ...Woolworth’s 5c and 10c ..Selling books............ Bacteriologist........... Housewife................ ..Megaphone orator....... Organ grinder............ ..Movie pianist............ .Warden at Overbrook ...Cook............. ...Night watchman.......... .Study ..-Rolled her eyes I-ook of wisdom . We wonder Humored the teachers Hustled through Fooled 'em Slipped by the faculty He was getting tiresome Rep He vamped the teachers ...Watched his chance ...Ask him Strange things do happen Safety, first ...There’s a reason ...Efficiency (?) On the light fantastic’’ Rushed through Naturally Hitting the trail ..So to speak ....Danced ...Good judgment Latin credits ...By being good Argued ...Assisting the orchestra ...A secret ...Wasn’t noticed ...Much effort ...Eventually 123 THE OPTIMIST W[ 1W Name el lias Ailment Cure Moskowitz, C 44 Claire Sweetness Eating lemons Moskowitz, «• Motley” Ghem. lab. An explosion ............ Mooney, i “lw“ .......................... liMiks „Pimples ......... Muller M..................‘Mike”....................Grin................... Lockjaw.................. Nemits, H “Galdos” Bashfulness............ Marriage ................ Nolan, G. “Grzcey” Quietness Jazz band Noyes. L. “Noisor” Music Over brook Niebuhr. K. .“El” -Nerve ..................Detention Peterson. M. “Margin Sechuiveness Mixing Prince. II Princey” Bull Five years hard labor.... Rothschild, 1). Damn Athletics .Rheumatism Russom, E................. Eve”............-.........Cramming.................No books............... SaSieni N. ”Naom” '..i««- Chorus girl Schlegcl, E. Ed ................... Dumbness A ”6” on her card Schiam. T. . Bobby” Goo-goo eyes Blinders Schwartz. W....... Win Aloofness................Sociabilior......... Sherman. 1' Freda” I 'nsociahility A little pep............. Shit man. S......... Sha.ly Bpys .............. Convent....................... Smith, A. AI t I''thes H. ( . I................ Snell. W. ■ WiniiN Studiousness Vacation Theiherger. E. Es Red cheeks ...No more r------ Thompson, j. Johnny Fickleness Constancy Trautwein. H..............“Helen ....................Unlimited choice........A quick decision......... Van Moppes, M Mary” Up tick .......... No drug stores............ Wasson, H. Helen Meekness A beau ............. Wiener. D. Tubby Weight Vegetarian........... Wise, E. ....... petty Lucille ................A quarrel Wood, W. - illy • Evelyn J ilte l Yanovsky. L. ............ Yannof”.... All wrong Chloroform............... Zauber, S. “Sid” .................. Fun R«no «•Uner. R............ Rose Marcel wave........ t aught in rain............... Zimmerman, M. -“Massy” BDumbness Some knowledge Zwedcbroner, R. Ruthy H. L ..........A quarrel................ Advertisements The Voice with the Smile Wins — Florence Sommer. Have You a Little Fairy in Your Home?—Ida Goldberg. The Campbell Kid—Florence Greenberg. A Skin You Love to Touch—Helen Trautwein. Eventually, Why Not Now?—Studying. Children Cry for It—Latin Pony. Absorb the Shocks That Tire You Out—Count ten before looking at your report card. They Satisfy—Clara Moskowitz, Jean Sapcr, Esther Thicberger. One Taste Invites Another—Dancing at the Socials. What’s Wrong with This Picture—Evelyn Cain not talking to AL Smith. There’s a Reason—Why Tillic Schlain listens to the orchestra, on Fridays. 57 Varieties—In R«x m 210. Teeth Like Pearls—Milton Lowcnstcin. The Charm of Beautiful Hair -Rosalind Zellncr. We would advise certain seniors to enter Vaseline College. It’s very easy to slip thru. 124 Clara Moskowitz—Day by Day Quick, who’s got the chemistry? In my need are you to fail me? Is it atoms, come ye sages And docs it take three hundred pages? Waste no time! Unloose your tongue! Too late! The bell has rung. Teacher (to M. Fricdntan): How far have you prepared your day’s homework. Friedman? Moey: From the bottom of the page thirty- one (31) to the top of page thirty-two (32). Teacher (overhearing M. Muller’s Philos- ophy) : Who is this that multiplicth words without wisdom? L. Flachbarth: The doctor said that my leg will swell up occasionally for a few months yet. M. Becker: And then it will stay swollen for good. L. Flachbarth : Do you think that it is like your head? ;ccT i THE OPTIMIST Distinguishing Characteristic Affable manner.. Shortness------- Looks....... Doom .—Policewoman captain. ..—Circus............ -Matrimony Always prepared Basketball shots Vwful ' Gentleness Piano playing His complexion Millionaire Quietness Bluffing ...Hash slinger Athletic ability Her gentleness Complexion Chorus girl See ailment Sociability Independence Her hair Trick glasses Good nature His hair See ailment Feminism Tongue Faithfulness Political boss Good looks Complexion Movie star Stillness School marm Light step Winning manner -Chorus girl His cute nose Name Passionate tics Henna advertiser Dimples Her bandanna - How They Got Through ..(iood marks Humor .Her posters Mum’s the word T ried Real genius Worked hard Talked through Good work Worried the teachers Gym program Worked hard .Giggled Too many credits (?) Real talent .You’d be surprised Liked the faculty Worked!! Made enough baskets Looks Unaccounted for N' iceness Mum’s the word Nobody beard him Flew through Cutting I.ookcd wise A hole in the line By doing nothing Agreeable Strolled through Love of faculty Conscientious work T ried Pleasant ways the parade 0¥. THE WOODEN SOLDI THEIR RANK. pcari. KOftn •• ■ fMVAT� DILIVIKY Rolf ce� .IAW© —- PRiVMC OR.OUNOI “nwtf Mt OONM.I1 - - - --(ORPOt l- rvrmMP'tfNT PIOUHY ••• ■ • PRIVATE Tltt NOLRN • --K.P.(KlTCMeN POlltf) DOR fS («MNOCVIUf---- MMOR. CtMtNT Florcnce Sommer: Heavens! My aunt is going to chaperone us tomorrow. Ida Goldberg: Buy her a pair of O'Sullivan's. They’ll save her the ten thousand shocks she’s bound to receive. Spanish Teacher: Gersten, stop your fooling. Gersten: I wasn't fooling. I was looking at Miss Soloman. Take Notice Do you know that there arc some seniors who arc working their way thru school ? There is one senior who got paid twenty-five cents per dance at one of our socials. That shows spirit boys, go to it. Since diet came Flo Sommer’s way We're seeing less of her each day. 125 SENIORS AS OTHCA V HONEST VOUWCr joe HCRBsTnAw • ir VHE HAD A BEARD IX. VOO WOULD HIMRKCI «X an por aucaha ) f AXcimcoln MENRV MELNIK r N vxne1 WW.BG AM EXPERT CHOPPER.-— 1JB BELOW Wt HAUC THE TWO CMCf-%. SHARES Kati AMO «COAZROCK PC EH APS THE AL- lit€ratiom mas SOm-THlMS TO OS «MTN THtJ Fid ATM V-' JE55 MERCY UUOULO HAVE TO PLEAD-'AAUE mcrcy if he uusneo TILL It SCMLAIM Twt 3Z? TO ESCAPE THE WILES OP tnAu. HI6HT OC THE OTHER E ----- M p.tt.n WHO HAPPEN TO Be £L orT I?4 PLORCNCE SOMMERS . r« a' JEAN SAFER «WO CVELVH CAIN — V| IDA GOLDREAV CERTAINLY HAS M kNltE PAIR. OP •lovable eyes'' 50L awed 126 THE OPTIMIST CLASS PROPHECY By Tl elkn The day was just the one for a long ride on my bicycle and since I had seven hours ahead of me without anything to do, I started out all alone, taking the usual road, to my favorite pleasure haunt. As I rode I heard the buzzing of an aeroplane motor above me. and since I was quite interested in mechanics, 1 occasionally glanced upward to watch the plane. In watch- ing the plane I did not notice a deep hole in the road until it was too late, and the first thing that occurred was that I went rolling head over heels and landed at the bottom of the hill. Suddenly I felt a sharp pain between my eyes and everything was dark. I awoke in what seemed to me a little while later, and gazed about. Everything seemed different. There was a constant buzz in the air caused by aeroplanes flying about. The pres- ence of tall buildings around the place where there once was a hill and farmland, aroused in me a great curiosity, and I walked (attired in ragged clothes) in the direction in which I thought would lead me to Newark. Upon arriving in the City of Newark 1 entered the house in which I had lived, but could find no one that I knew. However, I learned from the occupants of the house that they had bought the place from a certain family some twenty years ago, and that the former owners had moved out west. Well, since I had no money, and knew not where to seek my rel- atives I sought a job. and got one in an aero- plane factory as a tester of planes. A year passed, and I became an expert aviator. This was in the year 1953, and I read in the papers that South Side was to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its erection. This made me ambitious, and 1 determined to set out for the west by way of aeroplane to search for my relatives. The next day. after having received a leave of one week, I set out for Los Angeles, California. I arrived there about nine o’clock the next morning and parked my plane. I strolled about for a while and suddenly this sign struck my eyes. California Ballroom Prof. Josef Greenberg. Mgr. I rushed into the place and saw with much joy my old schoolmate and friend. Joe, teach- ing a few high school students the latest dance step, “The Side Walk” (invented by himself) After exchanging greetings with him, and having eaten breakfast in a cafeteria situated in the same building, I went out. e N ESC MAR 1 imparked my bus and flew over to Hollywood to sec whether any of my relatives or school friends might be lingering in that one-horse town. I met Anna Brehme in one of those music places where they write music by the wholesale to the words written by other persons. Anna was always interested in music. From there I hopped off to the Hawaiian Isles, and who should I find there among the Society Belles if not Clara Moskowitz and Flo. Sommer. After staying to drink some Mushoh the famous Hawaiian drink, they di- rected me to the little native school house, where I found Flo. Kicll and Althea Day, who were teaching the small native children the ways and means of Latin. (Of course the natives were delighted? ? ? ). Rising again to the lofty places I almost col- lided with “Shady Shifman who was racing with Helen Trautwein, each trying to sec who could go the slowest. I reached Nebraska about one o’clock in the afternoon, and running short of gas and oil, I landed on a great wheatficld and walked toward a little farmhouse that I saw in the dis- tance. On approaching the house 1 saw, much to my surprise. Mrs. Thelma Husserl (nee Crook) milking a cow, while Paul was feeding the chickens. After recovering from my shock and replenishing my supply of gas and oil, I flew away. Thinking of going back home I flew to the southwest but, on the edge of the Colorado Canyon I noticed some one familiar, and lower- ing myself to about 100 yards from the ground, I saw Wilhemina Schwartz painting a picture of the canyon on canvas cloth. This aroused my feeling again and 1 headed straight for Chicago. I left my plane in one of the hangars, but. having ripped my trousers on getting out of my plane I went into a nearby tailor shop and of all the persons who should I meet there but Is. Feurstcin, “Howy Goodman and Is. Furst who were employed as expert cutters. After talking to them for a while and after my pants had been mended, they told me to hurry over to see the finish of the Six Day Race, and I arrived just in time to sec Earl Stage and Joe Miller come in first in one of the most spectacular grinds of the year. “Bill Knef and A. Lang were first to conic in last. Coming out of Colloscunt after the race, I passed a building that looked like a little school house, and after reading the sign I said to myself. Well! 127 Z ) 1 THE OPTIMIST well! we never had a chance like that.” The content of the sign were: “Lessons done while you wait. G. Nolan, E. Russom. and E. Schlcgel, Specialists in His- tory, Spanish, English. It was about half-past two now. and so I thought I’d go into a show, which I did. Before the curtain rose I noticed a familiar face on one of the ads on the curtain. Yes, it was Flo. Greenberg and she was posing in the ad for Dovgin's “Baby Food.” Well! there is the curtain going up. and look! there is the famous toe dancer, the first num- ber of the program. Well! In the name of all the hypocrites if it isn’t Evelyn Cain. Before I could recover from that shock there was Mme. Pearl Koris singing her part in the next number of the program. Then the curtain went down before the third part was enacted. I saw a face peek out from a side peep-hole. I was at my wit’s end because it was Sid Zauber. who I later learned was stage manager. I got up from my seat (I was in the fourth row of the orchestra), and shouted with joy. but was calmed when the leader of the orchestra, whom I recognized as Henry Melnik, told me there w as no cause for excitement. The third act soon came on, and it was Naomi Saunders, the world famous ventriloquist. After this act the curtain went down for a few minutes, and I became cool for a while. But. when the curtain rose again my spirits rose also, and something inside of me bumped heavily against my ribs, because the fourth and last act was Ida Goldberg, the universally-famous pianist. When I left the theater I had to buy myself a couple of ice cream sodas to cool off my inner regions. I registered at the Hotel Ncvcrtreat for the night, and who should I find to be the man- ager of the place if not Albert Smith. I asked him where I could get a good Russian” sup- per. and he directed me to the hotel’s dining room where I ate some flap-jacks made by the very hands of Freda Sherman and Winny” Snell. In the morning I flew directly eastward, and landed in Newark. Ohio, just on the outskirts of the large Hcrbstman Field, named after that great philanthropist. There was a foot- ball game going on inside, so I locked my plane and went into the field to see it. I saw Geo. Litwack who was the coach of the winning team. George told me that they were cele- brating the opening of the field, and that there was going to be a carnival in town that night. I bade him good-by and left. I hung around till evening and then went to see the carnival. Walking thru the grounds, I came upon Ralph Lifschitz bringing water for the elephant. I passed along and saw the side shows among which there were Balikjian. the Mystery Man, Geo. Moskowitz as the human skeleton. Dora Mandeville. the fat lady and Frank Katz the fat man. Louis Flachbarth was the chief ticket seller at the main sideshow, where Morris Lerncr and Sam Kessler were featured as the only two men with hard wood heads. I always thought Louis w'as good at getting money from tightwads. Among the crowd I met and spoke to Edna Miller. Hilda Miller, Marguerite Peterson. Lynn Fooks. and Ruth Zwcckbronncr. One of the most inter- esting shows wras that of the living Tongue Twister who was E. Thicbergcr herself. She always did talk too fast for us when we were in srhool. I passed a tent with a sign on the outside on which read : Fortunes Told I entered it. and met Helen Wasson who was the spiritualist. Niebuhr was the fellow who wras waving the big fan. We could expect this because they were always so good and quiet. Going back to my hotel I passed the store of Kurzrock and Co., Radio Supplies. “Self Service Radio Machines installed while you wait was on the sign outside. I entered and found Abe. also Litwin and Kopcsky working away at their new invention, which is supposed to comb hair, cut meat, skin potatoes and do other odd jobs by radio. Well, anyway, I wished them luck and said good-by. In the morning. I left for Pennsylvania, but was detained in the air and given a sound lec- ture by the two copcrettes Rose Dlouhy and Teresa Hanley. They said I was going too fast. In Scranton I met I. B. Harkavy: he was ed- itor of the Scranton Daily Scratch and he took me over to his brother’s office. Abe Hark- avy was an accountant. I always thought he was good as figures, and it’s no wonder; he had as stenographers Tillie Schlain, Betty Wise, and Annella Hastings. Anna Abrams and Martha Zoller had their office next to Abe’s; they were bankcrcttcs. Passing thru the streets later I saw a billboard with the advertisement: Use the Sparklcss Spark Plug JOHN THOMPSON CO. Sole Distributors • From Pennsylvania I flew over to New York and passing over Sing Sing I saw D. Roths- child, H. Prince, S. Hirsch and Chas. Gold- berg pacing the walls as guards. You recall 128 ■J THE OPTIMIST that Danny always was a Rood guard. I flew low, and hallooed to them and in the walled field I saw “Galdos Ncmitz and “Stretch Ber- man making little ones out of big ones. I wondered at that because I always knew those two boys to be honest fellow's. I next planed over to Washington, D. C, and stopped at the Congressional Hall, and saw Vivian Tompkins and Louis Yanovsky, who were senators. Shnoos told me that Moe Friedman was champion poker player of the District of Columbia. I left the renowned place and after walking a few blocks I saw a crowd gathered around an ambulance. I rushed over to that part of the street, and was in- formed that Louis Katchcn of the firm of Holzman, Katchcn, Inc., painters and deco- rators. had fainted from overwork. Just be- fore the ambulance rode away I noticed that the chauffeur of it was Stanley MacIntyre, and the nurse was Caroline Kracmer. Turning away from the crowd I saw Wm. Vciscr try- ing to crank his Ford. Dave Weiner and Max Zimmerman, who I later learned were on the office force of the President of the U. S.. were in the car. Their job was to empty the waste baskets. From Washington. I bolted over to Miami, Florida, where I saw Is. Fishman, who was spending the summer there with the 400. He was chauffeur for Milt Lowcnstcin of the law firm of Monroe Hollander Co. Since my plane could be converted into an automobile I did so, and. wanting to go to the beach I had to cross a small canal by means of a ferryboat. Four sailors on board the ferry were singing the song “A Capital Ship. I later found out that these sailors were nobody else but Geo. Pfaus, M. Cohen, “ Marty ” Becker and Mike Muller. I noticed Jess Mercy up on the front of the boat, and “Marty” informed me that he was used as the fog horn. I always remembered Mercy” for his loud laugh. Becker then introduced me to his wife (nee Jean Saper. She was the matron for the pas- sengers. On the beach the Cinema Motion Picture Co. was filming a picture entitled She Fell For Him, and He Let Her Lay,” by the famous scenario writer Emanuel Gersten. Featuring in this picture was Rose Ccliano with little blonde Robbie Lowcnstcin acting opposite her. Among the bathing beauties were Marguerite MacDonald. Iveagh Mooney, Rosalind Zcllncr, and Rose Katz. The camera man was Hymic Hollander (himself), and the director was Wil- lard Wood. Well, my time was up. and my search was re- warded. altho I did not find my relatives after searching in so many cities. I converted my machine back into an aeroplane and set out for Newark a little discouraged, for I thought I would never sec my relatives again. I arrived in Newark safely and upon enter- ing my shop-room I found to my surprise, my long lost relatives. After exchanging greetings, they informed me that they had come from the west in search of me, believing that I was still alive. They had searched around Newark, and knowing that I took great interest in mechanics they had sought for me in the aero- plane factories until they had inquired in my factory, and then waited for me to come back from my search for them. Then the teacher said, “Tuclene, it’s about time that you awoke. Harold Prince: Since Clara has had her hair waved, it looks good enough to eat. Rose Ccliano: Oh, do you like shredded wheat ? At the Prom. Manuel Cohen: May I have the next dance? Sadie Shifman : Oh. surely! What's the song they're playing now? Manuel Cohen: Why—er — “Home Sweet Home. Sauce for the Gander Teacher: I ate again. Mr. Litwack? Gcorgie: You said you didn’t like the students in your classes to watch the clock. Every 4A : I’ve come to thank you for all I know. Every Teacher : Don't mention it; it’s only a trifle. Muller: Where did you get that black eye? Friedman: I was looking thru a knot hole in a fence and it got sun burnt. Clara Moskowitz: What a haughty thing that old porcupine is. Friedman: Yes, he’s awfully stuck up. yet he has a lot of fine points. Yanovsky (in chemistry) : Yes, I know the answer. Kindly repeat the question. 129 THE OPTIMIST THE WOMAN ____________________________Best News Spreader in Total Vol. XIII, No. 13.1313 Prick $ .13 Cupid Scores Another Victory As Prosecutor’s Daughter Elopes Dan Cupid, that irrepressible sprite, scored an- other knock-out last night when Miss Anataissc Flachbarth. oldest daughter of Prosecutor Louis Flachharth of Shampoo. N. J., eloped with Mr. Ebenezer Litwack, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Litwack of this city. Mr. Litwack. Sr., is president of the Stringem Frankfurter Co. It is suspicioncd •hat the young couple had been planning their Hopement for quite a few months since the prose- cutor. Mr. Flachbarth. has been a political enemy of the elder Mr. Litwack for the past thirty-five years and thus did not favor the match. Throngs of Opera Patrons Disappointed More than 13,000 people, who were among the audience of the Muses Opera Mouse, went home sadly disappointed when the manager. Mr. Sid Zauber, announced that owing to the failure of getting her finger nails manicured on time Mile. Ida Goldberg, the pianist and favorite of the opera’s patrons, could not perform. Mile. Goldberg was to have played the thirteenth movement from Senor Josef Greenberg’s thirteenth sympathy. Noted Lexicographer Awarded Prize Mr. I. Bernard Harkavy. the world known lexi- cographer. has been presented with the Colgate Octagon Medal for having been able to discover more variations of the spelling of words than any other American. It has been said that Mr. Har- kavy received valuable aid in his high school days, since he had to read the manuscript handed in for The Optimist, the school paper of which he was Editor-in-Chief. Pork Packing Co. Wins Suit The Gersten Pork Packing Co., Inc., of Eski- mopie, Louisiana, through the able and untiring efforts of their corporation lawyer, Mr. Seymour J. Hirsh, after years of continuous suit against the Friedman Picketing Works, Inc., for alleged patent infringment, has been awarded thirteen dollars ($13) damages. The latter firm was represented by Mr. Milton Lowcnstein of the M. Hollander Co. law offices. Paul Husserl Appointed to City Job At the meeting of the City Commission this afternoon it was announced that Mr. Paul Hus- serl, an oldtimer in Newark politics, has accepted the position of sewer cleaning inspector. Mr. Husserl has been a resident of Newark since his birth and the citizens will surely welcome his appointment with delight. Besides this appointment, each commissioner gave the monthly report of his or her department. Director of Public Improvements Miss Clara Mos- kowitz said that her department was getting better and better day by day due to good leadership. Some new additions in the form of the appoint- ment of Harold Berman and Mike Muller as custodian of the lawn in front of the City Stables have been made during the past month. Watchman Receives Reward The Shoeleathcr Hide Co. of Frclinghuysen Avenue rewarded its watchman. Ixmis Yanovsky, with a crocheted gun case for his bravery in chasing a gang of street urchins from the steps leading to the company's offices. During the skirmish Yanovsky received a dislocated toe nail but despite this serious injury he was at his post promptly the next morning. Famous Dancers Win Long Distance Dancing Title Miss Rose Celia no and Mr. Howard Goodman won the Long Distance Dancing Championship of the world last week. They danced from HolJybery, Cal., to Moonshine. Kv.. in thirteen days. Food was supplied them through a special feeding device in- vented by Abraham Kurzrock, the world known inventor. In order that friction would be reduced their path was soaked with oil. Society Notes Robert Lowenstein. the Mosquito Netting King, of Hamsandwich, North Dakota, is visiting Mr. Harold A. Prince, the electric magnate, at his sum- mer home in Harrison-on-the-Passaic, N. J. Mr. Abraham I. Harkavy, the famous comedian who was known by the vaudcvillian fans as Smil- ing Abe Harkcy,” has announced his retirement from the stage. Mr. Harkavy is at the present time owner of the Spotlights of 1950, the latest Broadway hit, featuring Rose Celiano, the popular dancing idol of Mulberry street. Miss Tillic Schlain, queen of American models, departed yesterday on a vacation tour through the South Seas. Miss Schlain has spent a strenuous season posing for two beautiful statues for Miss cT J THE OPTIMIST 1W Sadie Shifman, the famous sculptress, and there- fore will spend a few months yacht ing in order to recuperate. Sports Home Run” Neurits at last succeeded in break- ing the home runs in one-game record set by Joe Hcrbstman in 1944. The new record set is thirteen home runs in one game, one more than Herbst- man's record. John Kopcsky, the human fish, yesterday accom- plished the greatest feat since prohibition was passed by swimming across the Morris Canal with- out using his left big toe. His time was thirteen hours and thirteen minutes. Advertisements THK KATZ KENNELS. INC Dogs of all nationalities for sale at any time. No credit. In God We Trust. MELNIK'S SOUP-EATERS Music of all sorts for all purposes. You may need music eventually, so—why not now ? Funerals our specialty. THE FLAT TIRE CO. We sell tires in all shapes and forms. Our spe- cial spring models have just made their appearance. C. GoumiEXC—Proprietor THE ARTYFISHAL BEAUTY SHOP. Successors to Wicker Lifschitz, Inc. Our complexions carry our money-back guaran- tee to wear like iron. Sand-blasting cheerfully and well done by sandblasters who know how to sand blast. We refer you to Mr. Howard Goodman, the famous dancer, who says: After being treated by the Artyfishal Beauty Shop I must renounce all that I have said about other beauty shops for now I see that there is always one worst. LIN FOOK'S SPORT SHOPPE. INC. We wish to announce that after years of analyz- ing. our chemists have at last discovered a pair of pants fit to wear in crap shooting. America’s fore- most indoor sport. These pants have special re- enforced knees of a material called Ripwcll. that we guarantee for five games not exceeding seven hours and eleven minutes each. Louise Noyes: We orchestra members arc certainly loyal to South Side. At the conven- tion we had a big “S” on Mr. Gordon’s soap box. Rose Ccliano: Yes, “S” for soap. Teacher: What is gas? John Kopesky: It's what you take after an exam. Those Girls Adelaide Shaw: Rose, hurry. Joe is waiting to speak to you over the wire. Rose Katz: I’ll be down soon, just four more chapters. Tillie Schlain (to Ida Goldberg) : Talking about books, have you ever red Flannel? THE LOVER. THE STUDENT f 131 THE OPTIMIST W ]W KNOCKS AND BOOSTS tv Tartin iVloatly T ouis J— ate I ccker O lushing ¥7' ishman A1 orevcr nna . jJways T ouis J— oves | rehmc O.ncvolcnt T7' laebbarth F lattcry I_T arold A A usky I ynn A— ikes to B.T f ooi | rone 1 ndustrious ms D rycc Dclle TT'rictlman A1 latterer TT' velyn F vcr t sadorc Assy y iain V harming T?urst F ast? 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Berkow Samuel Wolf Naomi Waldo Jeanne Pressler Saul Weinert A Toast May this Senior Optimist Be the licst one yet. And when it is ended. Leave no one in regret. Senior Optimist Board Meeting Editor Harkavy takes the chair. And opens the meeting with much care: This thing has to be a success. Our Senior Optimist must lie the best; We picked out students of every sort. Now each l oard please will make its report. Literary Board Snell—My story deals with a man Knef by name. Dlouhy—And mine’s almut Mercy, of beauty and fame. Nolan—Here's a tale of high school romance— Wiener—Yes. two robbers held up Hcrbstman’s pants. (AH together)—Therefore we want more con- trol. We’ll make this Optimist a thing of the soul. School News Board Hirsch—Don’t raise a kick now. fellows, the Seniors arc only going to have a dance. Personal Board Harkavy—Our material was handed in to-day. Prince—And we’ve got loads of stuff to give away. Cohen—Ncmitz eating soup, sounds like a horse’s neigh. Gerstcn—Wood’s lunch is pie or chocolate eclair. Goldberg—And Thompson displays the same Hill - of-fare. MacDonald—Now get this one, it’s sure not wrong— Lowenstein—Hollander’s lieard is three inches long. Schlain—We may lie last, but we’ve got more space. Friedman—Pearl Koris beat Rothschild in a ton- gue-twisting race. (All together)—Now just glance back, and you can see Why we’ve a right to lie as wise as we may he. Athletic Board Shifman—Those boards are all right, only they need some pep, Litwack—They give fellows like Goldlierg too much of a rep. Lifschitz—How’s this—little Katz throwing eras- ers thru the door. Harkavy—Time up now. give the Alumni the floor. Alumni Board Moskowitz—There’s not much to us, but we can make some noise. Kicll—Why, the class of T6 just sent us some good toys. (Interim while the Arts Board, Holznian. Rus- sum and Schwartz present pictures of the Direc- tory Board. Zaulier, Herbstman, Zellncr and Brehme.) Miscellaneous Board Kurzrock—The following names are surely enough. Celiano—But we’ll give you a taste of the good old stuff— THE O PTIMIST Greenberg—Furst is an artist in the game of bluff, Flachbarth—And Evelyn Cain is a pony-rider rough. Becker—Wc don’t like to satirize any Senior A, Lowenstein—But Helen Trautwein looks as if she were born yesterday. Melnik—A joke’s a joke for a’ that, Katz—So don’t mind, Dora, if we call you fat. Noyes—Our board is the biggest, and we’re worth quite a lot. Nemitz—So don’t you short-space us, or you will get shot. (All together)—The Optimist must be ours, here we establish our right, If anyone opposes, we’ve got eight to fight. Literary Board—Down with those fellows, where do they think they’re at? Athletic Board—Come on, everybody, let’s squash them flat! Personal Board—Over here! Personals, let’s give our great cheer. Alumni Board—Oh! will you? Say—looks who’s here! (Enter Senior Class with shouting and yelling.) Senior Class—We’ll fire you all. if you act like this. What ttr want is a good Skkiok Optimist! (The Optimist Board promises a good Opti- mist: everybody cheers and leaves the room with rejoicing.) Teacher (to lioisterous girls): Order! Girls, order! Brilliant Stude: A frank and a plate of cream, please. A Senior at That Teacher: On June 8, we’ll have a l ook -eport. Dovkin : June 8. of what month? Oh, Is She Dumb Thelma Crook: What’s wrong with this sen- tence ? Edna Shlegel: I don’t know. I’m not taking English this term. Rose Ccliano: What feet do you use when you sing? Rosalind Zellner: I don’t use my feet; I use my diaphragm. Clara Moskowitz: Yea. he knows her past, she told him everything. Joe Herbstman: What courage! Clara Moskowitz : What memory ! 1 w Rosalind Zellner: What in the world did you fall against to get such a hriusc. Sadie? Sadie Shipman : Against my will. A Tame One Lou Katchen : How was the circus? Ralph Lifschitz: Beastly. Ixrastly. Melnik: Give me your half of the lemonade, will you ? Friedman: I can’t—my half is the lower half. Gcrstcn: My father is an Elk. Herbstman: I always had a faint suspicion that you weren’t human. Chemistry Teacher: The human body con- tains some sulphur. Helen Trautwein: Sulphur? I never knew that. How much is there in a person? Teacher: The amount varies. Helen Trautwein: Gee. I wonder if there is enough surplur in me to make a go.nl match? Music Teacher: Why did you tie that note? Pearl Koris: I tied it to hold it. R. Dlouhv: Lowenstein comes in and Spitz every morning. D. Mandeville: And I thought he was so re- fined. 135 OUR. WALK I Mi OELCOA1 RUT AND TA « ctrveft comidianv RAiZLE ANO PA2ZLI IN f COMfOV -WKlT OUR. LlSuott lN(i 1TOCK FRtlOKlAM 4€ S MCR.CV -n iowimmhi M.OCRVrFM TMC miracle mam-a TRfAT If VOW CAN MAKE dirt mill THE BAMHOI fcov - EOT ME ufcl CAN VIW, k MAW L NCMITZ ■vAoir” 'NlFMArJ FASHION Mom FROM in � tut WU1S FLM.MBAKTII KOPEIKV ABOlD pAlNCE IN AN ANUMNfr «‘MC. R JACK. AND TMfJ ; OfANMALK TlLLlC SCMLAIN fuo KIEL L- )HC CAN COUNT I TO I TMRf SMALL? 3 T ibor-° 136 ESU 03 THE OPTIMIST | Senior Zoo “In the first cage to the right, ladies and gentlemen, your eyes will light upon Harry Dovgin, the laughing Hyena, who cats old shoe leather and silver buckled dancing slippers. In the next cage of immense size you gaze upon George Moskowitz, the giraffe, who can’t get a roof built over his cage on account of his longitude, and the elasticity of his neck. Adjac- ent to him is the cage of the buffalo. In it you see Daniel Rothschild, the only red headed buffalo in captivity. It cost several lives and a great deal of money to capture him (emphasis on the money). Over there in that great fish tank is Abel Lang the shark. You know all sharks have their mouths under their noses and Lang is no exception. Don’t go away ladies and gentlemen, with- out seeing Manuel Cohen, the Royal Bengal Cigar — I mean tiger. He is the gentlest creature in the world, but do not arouse his fury as he will go into a rage and may strangle himself with his fangs by mistake. In the cage on the end, do you see that peculiar animal regarding himself so proudly in the mirror? Well, that’s Hyman Hollander, the ape. I guess Darwin was right. “Now, ladies and gentlemen, let us pass on to the wired cage overc there where the birds arc kept, and I will point them out to you. First of all there’s that pretty little canary, Florence Sommer, trying to sing the latest jazz hit. Sec that bird strutting about majestically with that long fan-shaped tail? That's-Evelyn Cain the peacock ; a pretty bird but so proud that half the time she forgets to take her tail with her. That beautiful, graceful, little, dark colored bird in the left hand corner is Rose Celiano, the red winged blackbird. Listen to that bird talk will you? That’s Anna Abrams the parrot. Sometimes we wonder whether Noah Webster got his flow of words from her. or whether Anna swallowed the dictionary. That tall, lanky, sterh looking bird with the long legs and long neck is Harold Berman the stork, the only living stork that stands on three feet,—of earth. In the glass cage filled with pretty curiosities is the pride of the zoo. Jean Saper. the butterfly. How exquisite, how chaste, how debonair. I can’t think of any more words to describe her but if I were Robert Burns I would attempt to do so. That’s all for today, ladies and gentlemen, call again next month as we are expecting to obtain some new curiosities like John Thomp- son the jumping kangaroo, Dora Mandevillc the dancing elephant and Abe Kurzrock the blonde haired lion with the curly hair comb.” Teacher: There is a great difference be- tween a wet dock and a dry dock. Who knows what it is ? Charles Goldberg: One fills prescriptions and the other docs not. Abraham Harkavy: Hcrbstman seems to be in extraordinary high spirits for the last few weeks. I. Bernard Harkavy: I would be too. Some- body copped all his textbooks. Flo. Kiell: Do you like corn on the car? Clara Moskowitz: I don’t know. I never had one there. Ida Goldberg: Do you believe that labor it- self is a pleasure? Jos. Greenberg: Why, yes. Ida Goldberg: I don't, but won’t you do this map for me? Jess Mercy: You say you are artistically inclined ? Jos. Greenberg: Yes, that’s what I said. Jess: I don’t sec any artistic traits alxmt you. Joseph: Well, it takes art to conceal art. Did You Know That— Ike Furst was always last? Jess Mercy had none? Monroe Hollander wasn’t one? Willard Wood wouldn’t? Evelyn Cain wasn’t able? Seymour Hirsch was the chocolate in Hcrshey? Harold Prince wasn’t royal? Manuel Cohen wasn't full of ice cream? Florence Sommer was cold? Elizabeth Wise wasn’t? Ivcagh Mooney wasn’t fond of the sun? Thelma Crook wasn’t one? A. Kurzrock wasn’t a new form of stone? Frank Katz liked mice? Jean Saper never partakes in duels? Althea Day liked the night? J. Hcrbstman: How did it happen that you were found in such a compromising position, Sadie? S. Shifman: Well, he just wanted to see what color my eyes arc; but he’s so darn near- sighted. 137 THE OP T IMJST 'S$'[ The Latest Thompson stops breathing all night to save his tonsils. I. B. Harkavy takes off his glasses at night to save them from wearing out. A. Brchnie (at football game): Just look at them all in the mud! How will they ever get clean ? M. McDonald: Well, what do you suppose our scrub team's for? Flachbarth: What's the matter? Can't you skate ? Hollander (trying for first time): I don't know yet. I can't stand up long enough to find out. Teacher: Kurzrock. give me a sentence con- taining the word “anthracite.” Kurzrock : I had a party last night and you should have heard my aunt recite. Krosky : Yes, the doctor's saved my life but it cost me over a thousand dollars. C. Kraemcr: Oh. Ben, what extravagance. Yes. that socialized recitation idea is a great one! I f you want to see it worked to per- fection. peek in room 204. any day. fifth period. Here’s an example : M. Hollander, trying to make a brilliant recitation, ends his translation with She with- drew. having spoken such words with her mouth.” Dr. Austin : That’ll do. M. Hollander sits down with a look of triumph in his eye. D. Rothschild: I didn't hear that last part. Do it over. E. Cain: Wouldn’t it be better to say “By means of her mouth she withdrew, having spoken such words. ? E. Thicl erger: How do you get that way? Hollander’s right. W. Milone: Do the sentence l� efore that, will you? I didn't get your translation. M. Hollander obliges. R. Zellncr : What did you say for poenam line 407? M. Hollander: What line? I didn’t get you. R. Zcllner: I said line 407, poenam. It means chastisement. • M. Hollander: Oh. line 407. I said chastise- ment.” 1W R. Zellner: You did not! You said some- thing else! M. Hollander: I did not! What did I say. then ? R. Zellner: I don’t remember now. It wasn’t “chastisement.” anyway. J. Thompson: You said something about punishment.” M. Hollander: Well, “punishment” means the same as chastisement.” doesn’t it? What’s the difference? R. Zcllner : Lots! When you— P. Husserl: Can’t you give a guy a chance? In line 415 why did— M. Hollander: Doesn't it mean the same if you punish a j crson or if you chastise him? R. Lowenstein: You’re wrong! It says something in the notes that— W. Wood : Ych, I remember reading about— F. Sommer: Here it is! (Reads) Poenam “chastisement.” R. Zellner : There ! I always— M. Hollander: Well, anyway, if you want to you can— Dr. Austin: Cone on. what other mistakes? And the same stuff starts over again. I tried to get on the Personal board. I thought it would be best; But joke-getting. I always abhorred. And the editor is a pest. I handed in some thousand words. It was not much original; It couldn't have been by far much worse. Please copy it over all in all. Your manuscript, it is not right. Use only one side of the sheet: Use a pen with which you can write. So that it will look just prim and neat. Your jokes are so old. as I am told. That they cannot be used “in toto ; We would like some verse, of heroes bold. To be read with a loud Oh-ho-ho.” So do me a boon, and take it back. And return it to me again; And put it in that great big sack. That is placed for it in Room two-ten. Thusly spoke the editor-in-chief. When he had read my wonderful stuff: And now. I pray you. give me leave. That’s what I get for trying to bluff.” Cohen: What’s the difference between am- monia and pneumonia? Friedman : One comes in bottles, the other in chests. 138 ‘ - ,IC ZA 1 THE OPTIMIST Thing� You Can't Imagine Helen Wasson not serious. Rose Ccliano without Margaret McDonald. Pearl Koris and Henry Melnik without their brief cases. Jean Saper not making eyes at a hoy. Evelyn Russom all mussed up. Elizabeth Wise without Lucille Ozias. Seniors happy on test days. Louis Fishman on time. Willard Wood not asking for dues. Clara Moskowitz away from the boys. Abraham Kur rock not talking wireless. Anna Brchmc not taking the roll. George Moskowitz not arguing. Sadie Shifman without a wise crack. Evelyn Cain not giggling. Robert Lowenstein not writing verse. Milton Lowenstein without a smile. Pupils walking to the lunch room. Monroe Hollander not teasing some one. Dora Mande ville cutting. Rose Dlouhy without homework. Winifred Snell starting a commotion. Paul Husserl not saying “I’ll brain you.” Daniel Rothschild not saying I heard a new station last night.” Joseph Herbstman without girls. Emanuel Gcrsten very talkative. Esther Thiebergcr with her natural face. Helen Trautwein saying “Got a quarter? I. Bernard Harkavv not talking Our Optim- ist. Florence Kiell with straight hair. Tubby Weiner and Ralph Lifschitz not talk- ing athletics. Florence Sommer without Clarence Talisman. Martin Becker serious. Harold Prince with hair combed. Thelma Crook thin. R. Zellner minus dimples. Seymour Hirsch serious. Naomi Saunders short and fat. Joe Greenberg dancing collegiate. Tillie Schlain being quiet. Grace Nolan without her lessons. Howard Goodman doing his home work. Ida Goldberg very optimistic. Abraham Harkavy without that smile. George Litwack coming in early. Jess Mercy not disagreeing with anybody. Florence Kiell (going to visit a friend): I guess I’ll buy some tokens. A Girl (from out of town): Gee! do you have to bring your lunch along with you when you visit someone ? T. Schlain: Do you know the company by which the picture Lorna Doone was produced? I. (ioldberg: No. what? T. Schain: The National Biscuit Co. S. S. H. S. Garage Peerless—Us Seniors. Overland—Giddap. green-back pony. Dodge—Indoor Sports in 210. Pierce(d) by an Arrow—Under exam. Flivvers—Flunkers. .(g� J THE OPTIMIST The Tournament Introduction In the land where men are men, There must be men like Two-gun Ben,” The heroes of the modern day Preserving knighthood from decay. But it’s also quite a common sight To see two strapping women fight; And more than one has died, hung. For conq’ring a man with her tongue. ACT I Time: February 1, 1923. Place: South Side High School. Characters: He and She. Scene: He and She are standing at the en- trance to the school. He: The world indeed is a small place. For here we arc met face to face; I love a little jollity, But why do you make sport of me? She: Ha! thou devil, thou seemst a kindly fellow, With ready wit, and voice so mellow; Thou art supposedly a knight— I’ll prove thee by the battle's light. He: I’ll conquer knight and lord and king. If you to me three words will sing. She: Enough! Just conquer me in equal strife. And I’ll consent to be thy wife. He: What! my noble lady, what! She: Those arc my terms, accept or not. (Exit She) He: Indeed it is an easy task. The easiest for which one may ask— But how can I conquer her in battle’s strife, And have her left me, a$ a wife? (Exit He) ACT II Time: June 20, 1923. Place: Outside the room where fates are de- cided. Characters: He and She. Scene: He and She arc standing outside the room. He: The hour of battle is near at hand. Have you your weapons, are you all mann’d ? Thou knoweth the outcome will favor me. So why nccdst thou so cruel be? If II shouldst conquer thee, as indeed I can, (For when did woman conquer man) There will no wife left to me be. And if from pity I’ll favor thee. Thou'll conquer me, and still I’d be Without thee. She: Thou selfish coward! 1 am prepared, Be careful lest thou l� c ensnared, This contest will decide for thee. The right of woman's supremacy. He: My noble lady, you wrong me much, To speak to me in tones of such— She: Enough! the trumpet now is blowing, Is this the hall where we were going? (Exit He and She) ACT III Time: June 20, 1923. Place: Inside the room where fates are decided. Characters: He and She. Scene : He and She prepare their weapons for the fray. He: Well, my lady, art thou reeady ? She: Coward! calm thyself, thy hands’s un- steady, I will first attack thee so. Ha! thou didst not know That I could—what think ye now? Tired? A breathing spell I’ll you allow. He: Proceed, lady, proceed to battle. Within my mind, I’ll conquer thee. E’en tho I’ll the loser lie. Ah! now who wins? You must admit That I can fight a little bit. She: But this battle has now lasted hours three, And thou hast not conquered me; Thy time is come. Well, now, admit that I have won. He: A little while let me now rest While the judges decide which is best. (The judges enter and one speaks. Then they leave.) She: Ah! now indeed I’ll joyful be, For in true strife I've conquered thee; In the exchange of slaps and slams— I beat you in the term exams! A. Brehme: What is a synonym? R. Dlouhy: A word you use when you don’t know how to spell the real one! Holzman : The new way to pronounce King Tut’s name is Toot-au-Kumin,” but Harkavy went one better and said it’s pronounced Too- darn-common. Heard in Democracy Chas. Goldberg: The Panama Canal connects North and South Americas. M. Muller: I’m going to get a watch and time myself doing these problems. G. Moskowitz: You don't want a watch, you want a calendar. 140 Wl THE O P T I M Tsr Speaking of Ideas—Wouldn’t Sho Be Ideal If She Had Wilhcmina Schwartz’s hair? Jean Saper’s eyes? Evelyn Cain’s nose? Rosalind Zellner’s smile? Florence Sommer's teeth? Helen Trautwein’s complexion? Grace Nolan’s height? Winifred Snell’s literary ability? Esther Thicbergcr’s fluency in French? Clara Moskowitz’s personality? Rose Dlouhy’s good “ole common sense? Rose Celiano’s dancing ability? Ida Goldberg's talent at the piano? Sadie Shifman's speed in basketball? And Wouldn’t He Be Ideal If He Had Harry Nemitz’s hair comb? Jess Mercy’s eyes? Paul Husserl’s nose? Sid Zauber’s smile? Willard Wood’s teeth? Joe Herbstman’s height? George Moskowitz’s brains in geometry? Abraham Kurzrock’s cleverness in chem. ? Nathan Rubin’s oratical power? Howard Goodman’s skill in dancing? Henry Melnik's musical talent? Daniel Rothschild's football prowess? Democracy Teacher (speaking to Al. Smith) : This law was passed in 1871. You remember that, don’t you ? Mother: Go to the store and get me some candles and soap. A Senior: That means a light supper to- morrow. H. Lange (speaking of Mrs. Wordsworth): She was an ordinary housewife. F.nglish Teacher: After a while you’ll have her a Dutch Cleanser. Tillie Schlain: What’s that black ring around your neck. Lou? Lou Katchen: I am in mourning for my brother- in-law. Tillie Schlain: What caused his death? Lou Katchen : Belonging to the union. Tillie Schlain : How could belonging to the union cause his death? Lou Katchen : While crossing at Broad Street, he mistook an auto horn for the noon whistle. Teacher: Go about this sight translation as if you were home. Kessler: I can’t, I haven’t all my tools. Flo Greenberg: I want to sec some mirrors. Clerk : Hand mirrors ? Flo: No, some that you can see your face in. Puzzlo How’s Cohen like a Manuel? (not a donkey mule.) If Goldberg, Cal., is a mining town, what’s Mandcvillc ? Since when is Herman Holzman ? If one ton weighs 2.000 Lbs., how much docs a Milton weigh? If McIntyre is a Norman, is Hyman a Hol- lander ? If Jess has Mercy, has Nolan Grace? Did you ever notice when Sidney’s Zauber? Imagine Thelm a Crook! What day of the year docs Althea Day fall on ? If Rose is the Katz meow, is Pearl the Koris? If Ivcagh’s Mo(o)ncy, is Helen Trautwcin? If Hirsch would Seymour, would David Wi(e)n'cr ? If Kdna is a Miller is Albert a black Smith? If Marguerite is Peterson, how come she’s a female ? Say George, how is it Clara has your wits? Since when is that baby Mrs. Rothschild? If I were to call “Hark Cavy! would he turn around ? Could a Her(b)stman be one who drove a hearse ? If Kappo acted pesky, would Flo Ki(e)ll ’im? If Eagle Rock is 1,000 feet high, how high is Kurzrock ? If the woodcutter would cut wood. Wood Willard ? Diary of----- Feb. 1st—I’m going to study this year. March 1st—I must begin studying this year. April 1st—I must begin to study soon. May 1st—If I don’t start to study. I’ll get behind. June 1st—I should have started studying sooner. July 1st—I wish I had studied. Ralph Lifschitz: How can you liquify a solid? Tubby” Wiener: Take an egg, and break the shell. 141 •Ow rwAr wt ' « W£ a� rv ------- u MAT Arte VJL.F fcoiN(, T� O o Ui'T� ?___________ W-Dooms HTuttX fP es po« I f ANIMAL CCAC CC(?S w itH I ‘eiONOlt- MOLZMAN ftcmipsjv TWe canvas Cl Aft A vim wo oujtnr VffliS IFoO Mocf v f , Cose CEuAroo and «aarv-'V ww- PoNf LO I Po A SOMV AN D -J OANCe - COiTH FLq N jftgC NQgftCy Oo'NC� TN£ � - J-c AC ■ 5� o ?Ai eec Teus ( Sfu.5 LuofiLD ON ‘ Mo oo To QAlSe A pric % pencut cqop oi AvBuPn ' waiq, ------ QlitlOAnoJ U -ntf£t 142 THE OPTIMIST Famous Interviews with Famous Men (No. 7) Yes. I'm a great man and I'll admit it. Its nothing to he ashamed of. I hate a shy man because shyness was my greatest hindrance to success. Nevertheless, my great will-power— but here! I'll tell you the whole story. I was born of poor but honest parents and— O well! you know the poor hut gallant hero stuff. Even tho I worked on an old farm in a little village. I had many chances of displaying my strong will-power and—but there I go again! You know how hard it is for a fellow to quit smoking. Well, at the age of sixteen. I pre- pared to go out into the world to seek fame and fortune. 1 had been told by the old hick artist, Herman Holzman, that I strongly re- sembled a gas-pipe (he ought to thank me for getting his name in the papers), and I thought that here was my chance, the my-face-is-my- fortune idea. I arrived at South Side High City with ex- actly $14.08 (not forgetting a Canadian dime given to me by Mnie. Crook, the great woman gambler, who had stopped at my home town one day for a glass of water. I applied for a position at almost every place, but was refused. (Even my diploma from the Bunk Correspondence School failed to help me). Finally I got a job in the sardine-packing firm of Knet Husserl, two husky packers. They knew the business from the ground up (not far). They used Berman and Katz as the standard sizes (large and small). But they were put out of business by Mike Muller, who used better shoe-polish. I have just received a letter yesterday stat- ing that M. Gcrsten bought the factory, and is now the sole agent for the Moskowitz String- less String-bean. Well, back to me. I was living in hard luck and my wiH-powcr—of course good clothes make the man ! After a few weeks of practical starvation (at which I was now an artist). I re- ceived a position in the Cupid Agencies of Mesdamcs Trautwein and Thiebcrger. (They don’t give the men a chance). I tried to make love to both at the same time, but was arrested for getting to work two minutes before eight o’clock. I was freed only by the greatest ef- forts of lawyers Lerner and Lang. backed by Alderman Wood. I was destitute now. but (as the ten-cent novel runs) my strong will-power came to my rescue. I reviewed my successes and failures of two years of city life and decided that the acrobatic-stunt business was better than the reducing-while-you-wait business. One night, after I had determined to do or die, Providence guided me to a beautiful gas pipe (here my success started) lying in front of the Never-Opcn Restaurant, owned by Martin Becker and Jean Sapcr. I entered the house and succeeded in making my way with a half of a loaf of bread (my close resemblance to the gas pipe helped me to get out unnoticed). After a few months of constant practice I had become quite proficient in the use of pipe. My fame spread and I opened a factory. I got in touch with the famous Reds. Zauber and Yanovsky, and, after much advertising (with Nemitz as sample) I supplied Russia with 10,000,000.000.000 rubles worth of gas-pipe (alnnit 3'A pipes). To-day the gas pipe industry is the greatest in the world. More are being used than can he made. They have become a greater neces- sity than even toothpicks. They are used in every household of the world( wouldn’t I make a good geography teacher?), and affect the prosperity of mankind. If you’ve got a gas pipe you're sure of overcoming all rivals. But regardless of me. my will-power, my fame and fortune, remember this! A gas pipe is very helpful, but—don't use it on anybody! Good day! (This interview with Robert Lowenstein, the gas pipe king, was secured for the Optimist by A. I. Harkavv ((J. E. 1)., F. O. B.), his sec- retary. Flo. Kiell: Give me some rouge, will you? Flo. Greenberg: Why. I thought you said you were not going to use it any more! Flo. Kiell: Well. I have reached the first stage. I've quit buying. Who said Sid” Zaubcr’s hair was like Lester Stern’s? “Red” Stern's crop is exactly % of a shade lighter than Sid’s. So there! Heard in Chemistry Teacher: Radium dropt from $120,000 a gram to $90,000. Harold Lasser : Boy! that’s cheap. Teacher: The force of the explosion blew the man thru the side of the building—a brick wall. Jean Saper: Was he hurt? Heard in History S. Hirsch: Since Washington did not have anything more to do. he went to Mt. Vernon and died. 143 THE OPTIMIST W( OUR ANIMAL ALPHABET A stands for Abrams, way down in Havana, They’ve heard of the wonderful work done by Anna. B stands for Brchnic, Berman and Bryce, Harold says Anna and Irene arc nice. C stands for Celiano and also for Crook, Rose and Thelma know their work like a book. C stands also for Cohen and Cain, Manuel told Evelyn to keep out of the rain. D stands for Dovgin, Dloughy and Day, Harry, Rose and Althea, all of 4A. E stands for Extra, you'll pardon me please. This line is put here ’cause we have no E’s. F stands for Fooks and Flachbarth. too; I.ynn and Lewis would make a good crew. F is for Fishman, but Lou. with eyes moist. Said friend Isadorc should have been Furst. F is for Friedman, he’s a lad we all know; He’s a friend to all; everybody likes Moc. G stands for Greenberg, we here have a pair. But Florence is sweet and Joseph don’t care. G is for Goldberg and here we have two, Ida’s all right; say, Charles, so arc you. G is for Gersten. said Goodman for fun. Let Emanuel see: Howard is done. H stands for Hollander, the boys with the dough, Hyman has plenty, and so has Monroe. Herbstman and Harkavy have not come to grief. For Joseph is President. Bernard's Editor-in-Chicf. Here comes Harkavy; how come another; W hy Abraham is Bernard's twin brother. Holzman and Husserl, now this is no stall, Herman’s an artist, but say. what is Paul? H is for Hanley and Hirsch, if you please. Theresa thinks Seymour sure is the cheese. I stands for ice, which makes me chilly. I know darn well this stuff is silly. J stands for June, it will soon be here. We’ll say good-by to South Side, so dear. K stands for Kurzrock and also for Koris. Abe and Pearl would do fine in the chorus. K for Kopesky and also for Kiel), If John is sick, how should Florence feel? Next comes Kessler, now please don't jam; Gangway please, here comes Sam. 1 le's coming with a couple of Katz. To Rose and Frank take off your hats. L stands for Lcrner and Litwack you know, Morris is wise and so is Geo. Lowenstcin boys, who let them in? Milton and Robert full of vigor and vim. M stands for McDonald and Mandevillc, When Margaret sings Dora gets a chill. For M we have Moskowitz, dear Clara, you know Is class secretary; is she good? Just ask Geo. M for McIntyre; say, Norman, confess— Why did you ask merely from your friend Jess; Miller and Miller, they sure are a scream. Joseph and Edna would make a swell team. M stands for Muller and Mooney, we’ll say If Michael’s one forty, what will Iveagh? Melnik comes next, so neat and so prim. Henry sure knows how to play violin. Neibuhr and Nemitz for Nolan had a race. Guess Elmer and Harry would like to steal Grace. O stands for Optimist, brimming over with news. Read it. my friends, it’s good for the blues. P stands for Peterson and for Prince so neat. Marguerite asked Harold if his name was a street. Q stands for question, we’d all like to know— Do we have to stick round or can we go? R stands for Russom and for Rothschild too, Evelyn and Daniel, they sure are true blue. S stands for Schlegel and Saper so keen, Edna is bright and so is Jean. S for Schwartz and also for Snell, Wilhemina’s a doll. Winifred a belle. For S we have Schlain; well, Sommer is here, Tillie likes winter, not Florence—how queer! For S we have Shifman of basketball fame. Sadie’s an athlete, you should sec her train: Now wait a minute, there—don’t have a fit— Ladies and gentlemen, our friend “Albert Smith.” T stands for Thieberger and Thompson’s not stranded. Esther and John are sure up to the standard T for Trautwein. well at any old time Helen can eat trout and then drink some wine. U stands for Us who like work and play. Seniors. Seniors, all of four A. 144 --- THE OPTIMIST V for Vacation; gee. won’t that be fine; Here’s hoping we all have a wonderful time. W for Wood, he’s our treasurer you know. Willard knows how to handle the dough. Wiener and Wasson, to fame they will rise, David and Helen, like Elizabeth, arc Wise. X for X-Ray, you should have one here. So all this nonsense to you would Ik clear. Y stands for Yanovslcy, a good old scout, Louis sure knows what he’s talking about. Z is for Zcllncr and Zwcckbronner so cute. Rosalind’s a peach and so is Ruth. Z for Zaubcr. he surely takes chances. For Sidney’s the boy who arranges the dances. Z for Zimmerman, he's right on our tracks; Last, but not least, comes our good friend Max. FAMOUS RELICS OF FAMOUS SENIORS FLORENCE SOMMER—Inside facts of the reducing game. HAROLD PRINCE—Quiet, dignified senior ex- pressions—50c. each. MARTIN BECKER—A lot of noise for the IB’s. LOLTS FLACH BARTH—Spook stories—the latest course in 1A English. 'USKY HUSSERL—Jack Holt postures for movie fans. SEYMOUR HIRSCH—Lovely face and feet— both for $5.00. ROBERT LOWENSTEIN—Long pants from IB to 4A. All sold. HELEN TRAUTWEIN—16 smiles a second- world’s record. LOUIS YANOVSKY— How to Flunk”— learn at home. I. B. HARKAVY— How to Get Your Name in The Optimist.” CLARA MOSKOWITZ Hard work—prere- quisite for Senior A. ESTHER THIEBERGER—A swift tongue- needed for graduation. ROSE CELIA NO—The latest dance steps to be auctioned off. FLORENCE GREENBERG—Superb black eyes—25c. a pair. FRANK KATZ—Short pants to be given away free. A. HARKAVY Jokes—10c. a case. MOE FRIEDMAN—Famous book— The Fight for Graduation.” MONROE HOLLANDER — Stammers and Stutters of Virgil’s Philosophy.” LUCILLE OZIAS— Do It. If It Takes You Six Years. SADIE SHIFMAN- A rough-and-ready outfit. Only $10.00. ISADORE FURST—lst-to-6th period alibis— installment plan. EVELYN CAIN—Famous assortment of King T. U. T. head-bands. ANNA ABRAMS— Rcveal-your-personality” les- sons. IDA GOLDBERG—Use The GOLDBERG hair waver. $50 each. JOSEPH GREENBERG—A pair of dancing feet imported. RALPH LIFSCHITZ—First-class medals— tin to gold. SIDNEY ZAUBER—A crate of jazz-bows for the sophs. Dignified Entrance of the Honorable Members of R. 57 8:00—John Kopcsky opens the door for the most honorable members of R. 57. 8:05— Oh. gee! I was sick yesterday, and couldn't do my home-work, hang it..—This must naturally come from Harold Prince. 8:08—Tillic Schlain enters with a worried look on her face, and exclaims, Darn it I forgot what I studied, and now I must do it all over again. I shouldn’t have gone out last night. Harold to Tillic: Who was the fool last night? W[ THE OP T I M I S T 1 .Autographs 146 THE OPTIMIST .Autographs 147 THE OPTIMIST It ZJJ iw 8:10—Lou Katchcn enters very cheery and ambitiously (???) Good morning, glory,” (laughs, thinks it a joke), feels as tho it’s gonna snow. Who did the Spanish?” (Sits down with Kopcsky and both become deeply absorbed in a pony). 8:12—Ough, the members of the Senior Op- timist Board get cold feet, chills and what not when who do they see enter but I. B. Markavy with an optimistic grin spread all over his face. Says he. gently, None off the board yet, but don’t forget to keep on working. (The board is somewhat relieved, for another day at least.) 8:15—Ralph Lifschitz and Tubby Wiener run in excitedly, Ralph waving a paper in the air and yells, Oh, boy. you oughta see the fight last night. Gee! it was a knockout. (Ask Ralph what scat he had if you want to create an embarassing situation). 8:16—Our future Mischa Elman,” none other than Henry Melnik, enters with A. Harkavy, talking to the latter about the musicale he had seen and the English home work at the same time. (Now use your imagination). 8:18—Our very dignified senior, Howard Goodman, comes and informs the class that he has done his English all by his lonesome. (It is at this moment when the class must use their shock absorbers). 8:20— Dues, please! (Isn’t Seymour kind? Everyone rushes to pay the treasurer of the R. 57 mint, Mr. Hirsch, what they owe him.) 8:22—The very quiet mcml ers of the class enter such as Ruth Zweekbronner, Helen Was- son, Helen Miller and Marguerite Peterson, ac- companied by a great deal of emotion. 8:25—Ah. ha! Shady” Shifman, the woman defender, enters saying We. girls, will show the boys that we can do just as much, or even more than they can do. 8:27—Who’s making all that noise! Oh, only Vivian Tompkins. Boy. she can talk you deaf, dumb, and blind, and not think she said a word. (Abnormal Iteing, eh?) 8:29l 2—Thump! Screeching! Slam! Bang! And who enters calmly! None others than Florence Kiel! and George Litwack. George is the little boy with that school-girl” complexion. 8:30—Last of all and most honored, ahem! our most beloved teacher, Mr. Steward. (An early bird, eh?) QUESTION BOX Dear Ed.: I cannot decide what my vocation should be. Please advise me as to what I am fitted for? Axxa Abrams. Dkar Anna: Surely in Clarence” you did your part well as a maid. Try it. Ed. Dkar Ed: How can I get tall? Pkarl Koris. Dkar Pkari. : Use stilts, eat baking powder, and above all study the great poets so that you may rise above the plane of ordinary life. Ed. Dkar Ed: How can I become lighter in complexion? Rosk Celia no. Dkar Rosk : Don’t eat too many olives, take milk baths and use more soap and water. Ed. Dkar Ed: I low can I get rid of the great amount of color in my checks? Rose Dlouiiy. Dear Rose: Don’t apply so much. Ed. Dkar Ed: How can I learn how to dance? Frank Katz. Dkar Frank: Go to Rose Ccliano; she will teach you. Ed. Dear Ed: How can I get a seven or eight in English? Senior. Dear Senior: I would suggest swallowing the English lx oks. Ed. (SAYfNG IT WITH rtVSlC? ' FARE WELL . PARC WCLL. OH BLACK Gold Si T«A AA lA.TtA IA Orc,ee. At Ufl ) 148 THE OANCING- FOOLS OUR. and MIKE THEY _h LOOK AL IKL MULLED. FURST LOOKS LIKE S. HlfcSCH- AS MUCH as vve CAH see of FLO CrREFN ERG Co “lOSV MftW CELIAMO-M DONACO OUR JfVZ.7. artist rioter ru� ««T roorwt i HeHr DID J EVER- SEP THIS OUR 6|Cr BOV lAMROCK «ITERRACC MIS BAND KURZROCK EATINfr HAH SANDWICHES GEORGE MOSKOWiTZ. t' r , - V ITS 3 O'CLOCK IN THt THE long AND SHORT ENDS AT SooTM SH e Lowe NST6 IN — ooRr- iOLP ENTHUSIAST GET RICH QUICK WUINGFORD N6vE I AGAIN : V— THE HARMONY QUARTETTE ('•OlOftlRfi V . Z PAOi. mm SNT HOSSefci. : V%7 A (i i 1 1 '1 • AA- , CARL iT V,C L.OOKA IN anV R.OOH WAIT TIU. I e� T ANoTMER CHANCt COMPLIMENTS H Mouzm 149 S5T THE OPTIMIST Mine beloved friend Poicy, 1 can not express to you how much displeas- ure I haf in riting to you an anscr. Now, poicy dcrc, I am going to find an argument mit you. V’ou tink dat just bccuz you vork hart in a factcry und I bluz haf to go to der skool, I haf a cinch. Well if you tink dot vay, you beder tink again bccuz you are intirely opposite from der real ting. Why der vork vich I do outside from der skool is more den your vork the hole day in dat hot dog factcry. After school dirckly I go to der bascballcrs practise ver I vork very hart. I am der ofichial bat boy, vater boy, l al| chaser. I cnch varmcr, and rub- ber down. At der end of the season. I gets all der busted bats und balls. Good pay no yes Poicy? Den after a little vork in practising how to chase dcr balls vot goes der fence over und how to carry a pail of vater mitout spilling any from der H20 fdat’s vater in chcmbistery) I take a sprinkle bath of luk varm kerosene to toughfen der skin. At dot time der clock is read- ing fife bells und I go home. I next read der sporty till some fillings for mine stomack is reddy. Den after filling mine sclif I sit und read again. After about mine mudder coaces me for about two hours I start to trie to do mine homvork. Der cconomicals I nefer do. Der engleish I tak a chance mit ven der poetries arc too long and den I trie to vork some geom- etrical problems. If it takes more from seven minuts I copy Solomon Rafferty Zebrowsky’s problems. If der Spinish has got some new vords to look up I don’t do it but if I tink I now dem all I trie to translate it. So poicy I vuncc you should sec vot a number of vorks I got to do. Den sometimes I trie to rite somes articul for dcr Optimister vich is dcr magazine us pupils publish vunc a munct. I am von of der jokes, I means jokers. Listen to dis exam- ple from vot us guys tries to rite to make oder pcpuls lef: Q. Vhy is a automerbile like a misquito? A. Bccuz der is a “b” in both. Some joke huh Poicy? I can almost see you leffing ven you read dot joke. I am lefling so much mine mudder tinks I’m got historicals. Now poicy I vill take leaf from you und not vishing you any bad luck but hoping dot dcr gas begins to leak tonight in your bedroom vile you are sleeping, I am signing off Your ill vishing friend H. A. A. O. (added on) Lest nite ve vent to sec Natzi Mower in some kind of a “Bologni; I tink it’s “Salome.” Some picture! You shouldn’t for- get to sec it if you got der price. A. A. O. (also added on) Here’s another joke vot I'm linking from now. Q.: Vhy is a can of tomatoes like a hipropot- amus. A.: Bccuz neider von can make spagetti. Dissertation On An Ice Cream Soda (Apologies to Lamb) The dream of the cream freezer had mate- rialized. The finished product, the congealed cream of the earthly cow. was made into an ambrosial sweetness for humans. After aching to fill an unaccountable void for ages, ice cream had been invented to do so. I was walking along Broad Street one day and happened to think of a drink I had had that afternoon. Carbonated water, all a bubble and effervescent with some of the superb jelly that only grandmothers know how to make. The result? A drink of heavenly nature fit for the immortals. It has been the boon of man to combine varying elements and produce a result more advantageous or better suited to the palate. Many have been the inventions for the latter, some by mere chance, by the mere turning of an idea or by the racking of the brain. Noticing an ice cream parlor sign. I thought of that luscious nectar, that hazy, pink colored combination of man’s arts; the bubbling, boil- ing. ever moving liquid, colored like the first tints of dawn, surrounding that frozen, serene heart, the creation of human artificers; the ice cream soda. But it means nothing to the uninitiated, nothing to those who have not suckled at that filmy conduit, the straw, nothing to those who have not relished the product of the freezer. Then I said to myself, “Why not indulge in the highest treat of this earth; why not in- dulge in an ice-cream soda?” Elevating my hand to that dark cavern of hidden treasure. I groped for the pass to the temple of that godly drink. But I searched in vain. I had left my money at home. Mary (to Percy): No, we don't live in Rose- ville. We live down near the lake. Drop in some time. What kind of a vegetable is a policeman's beat ? Can you dig with the ace of spades? Would you paint a rabbit on a bald man’s head to give him a little hare? Would you put anything into a pitcher’s box? 150 THE OPTIMIST Melnik i iiRsch WaSs n FeursTein KEssler LitWack I. B. HArkavy MilleR FrieDnian KopeSky Flackbarth Schla I n SchiFman KaTchen Yanovsky PeterSon' WEincr Vieser KiEll PriNce A. I. HarkaVy GoodniAn ZimmcRman Dovjj I n Non Es Tompkins L I fschitz ZwEckbronner FookS 151 THE O PTIMIST ]W and v® better ICE CREAM Get your first taste of Sterling Ice Cream to- day—and you'll want it every day. 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' 152 THE OPTIMIST LLZJ) ]W Irene BryCe Rose DIOuhy Anna BrchMe Dean SaPer Edna SchLegel Esther Th I eberger John ThoMpson Rosalind XEllner Grace Nolan Earl STage Daniel RothSchild Florence SOmnier Isadore Fishman Albert SMith Rose Cel I ano Clara MoSkowitz Paul HuSserl (ieorge M Sko vit z Willard Wood Frieda ShErman Frank KaTz Wilhelmina ScJiwarTz Evelyn RuSsom Margaret MCDonald Dora MandEville Monroe HolLander Teresa HanlEy Martin Becker Abraham KuRzrock Joseph M I Her Casimiro ScoppeTtone Evelyn Cain Hyman HollandEr Winifred Snell 153 gTl THE OPTIMIST PERMANENT INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION OF NEWARK The Institution Which Will Make Newark One of the Great Buying and Selling Centers of the World 700 to WOO Manufacturers Under One Hoof Pupils of the Newark schools have told about this won- derful institution and about the activities and opportunities of the City of Newark in more than 20.000 essays submitted in competition. Some of these essays will be published in the newspapers. Watch for them! 154 THE OPTIMIST 1 7? Basketball Swimming Join the South Side Girl Reserves Y. W. C. A. See Sadie Shifman9 Room 57 Hikes Camping 155 “Puritan Is the Best!” Near your home is a dealer who will serve you with Puritan—the best ice cream made. When you enjoy it in sodas, sundaes or by the plate—just remember that Puritan is a health-building food as well as a dainty delicacy. Insist on Puritan—and you will get the best. ICE CREAM 156 1 I THE OPTIMIST H'ST Phone: Market 4968-R Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Esther Paulson, Deaconess N. Y. Avc. and Ann St. Parris C. Greenly, B. D., Minister “A Community Church Religious Day School—Tuesdays and Thursdays. Moving Pictures for Children—Fri- day evenings. Special Patriotic and Open Forum Services every month. Large Chorus Choir. Special Solo- ists. You are welcome. To anyone who has time to waste:— Isn’t human nature, as well as its instincts, strange? Why is it that we naturally follow a crowd?—ah yes! human nature is a funny thing. Being only human myself, I crossed Broad Street last Thursday evening upon seeing a crowd gathered about something then, to me. invisible. To my disappointment it turned out to be only a high, brightly decorated sign on which there was some writing: and the crowd being rather solidly packed together (like unto sardines, if you know what I mean), I turned away. N'ow, here again my human nature (I’ve very often heard it termed curiosity and wrongly, too: for I wasn’t curious. I just wanted to know) interfered and I returned. Being one of South Side’s most expert tacklcrs (the “cor- ridor-bctwcen-class kind). I very easily made my way to the front. What I beheld filled me. and I’m sure it will you. with astonishment; for the sign announced that the very first concert of the South Side Alumni Orchestra was to be given on the following Saturday night at South Side High School. As I say, it filled me with astonishment, for I had had no idea that there was such a thing. Nevertheless, it was sure to be good, so I resolved there and then to go. Saturday night was clear and starry (there Compliments of Mr. Strong’s Room 3 A’s of Room 50 There are, I might say en passant, few lady was also more or less moonshine about) and as I walked up to our dearly beloved (please understand this is not sarcasm) school, I wondered how it was I’d never seen or heard of the Oichestra before. I came to the con- clusion that Mr. Gordon had decided to keep everything quiet until the first concert was ready. I shall not go into detail concerning the pro- gram. except to say it was a very lively one and the orchestra, led (I was much surprised) by Winifred Snell, appeared extremely animated. It was very well conducted. The orchestra, itself, consisted of ten first— DaVid Wiener Seymour H I rsch FlOrcnce Sommer HaroLd Prince M I Iton Lowenstcin Margaret MacDoNald S I dney Zaubcr RoSalind Zclncr Kmanucl GcrsTen JoScph Hcrbstman and seven— Rof c Celiano Anna BrEhme Emanuel ( ohen JC seph Greenberg Robert LoweNstein Rose Dlouhy Wilhcmina Schwartz The— Louis FlaChbarth Florence KiEll Ida GoLdbcrg George Litwack Grace N’Olan Clara MoSkowitz played well, while on the left side near the rear, the double-bass was held up and sawed over by Tillie Schlain. There were three cornetists: (Continued on Page 159) 157 £5 l THE OPTIMIST CITY THEATRE ORANGE AND SEVENTH STREETS The MAUDE FEALY PLAYERS are presenting A Series of Established Dramatic and Comedy Successes PRICES: Evenings, 25c. to $1.00; Matinees, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 25c. to 50c. Plus War Tax. Reserve seats by phoning Branch Brook 3351 or secure tickets at Bambergers. THIS WEEK: “Daddy Dumplins,” the most lovable character in the history of the American stage 158 T H E OPTIMIST 1W (Continued from Page 157) Frank Katz. Willard Wood and Sadie Shifman. cornet ists, but this one was well able to blow and the others found it rather hard to keep up with her. Abraham Kiirzrock had a wonder- ful time (apparently) sitting all by himself banging on the drums. He was not in time all the way thru the concert, but that made little diercncc to him. One could easily sec he likes action. The saxophones—oh. the saxophones! The audience went wild (very wild) over them; and all unaware. Henry Melnik and Jess Mercy blew every bit of energy they had right into the instruments. This was last Saturday night, and now, as 1 write and think of that most enjoyable (you’ll have to take my word for it) evening I’m most extremely glad that I have my share of human instinct. Moral; There are good and bad instincts. Follow the good ones and everything will turn out tres cupcrsthetic. 1. Sadie poisoned her grandmother’s tea (trandmama died in agonce Sadie’s papa was greatly vexed. Said he to Sadie. Dear, what next? 2. Little Tillie. in the best of sashes. Compliments of ROOM 102 4B CLASS Fell in the fire and was burned to ashes. . By and by the room grew chilly. But no one liked to poke up Tillie. 3. There is a young lady named Jean The boys all agree she’s a queen For her “smart” is no name. And she’s bound to win fame You'll find all her friends have forsecn. 4. Willard stopped a trolley car By standing on the track. Which gave his system quite a jar— His sister now wears black. 5. Ralph L. found some dynamite And placed it in the range; His mother gazed o’er the kitchen site And thought Ralph’s absence strange. The Fight of Time 6. “Tempus fugit said the Romans; Yes. alas, ’tis fleeting on; Ever coming. Ever going. Life is short, and soon ’tis gone. But as I think of next vacation. Poring o'er these lessons huge. Ever harder. Ever longer. All I say is Let ’er fugc!” 159 o THE OPTIMIST The W. B. Wood Co. 43 CLINTON STREET NEWARK, N. J. Office Outfitters Globe-Wernicke Agents Senior Farewell By David P. Wiener When the time comes for departing From the halls of dear South Side, Comes a thrill that brings a throbbing, In our hearts, of love and pride Wc cannot forget the moments That wc spent in joyous play. Nor the hours that kept us busy Solving problems of the day. II. What the mystic clover of our Alma Mater can unfold In its sentimental story Of the colors black and gold— Is the subcct of our deep thoughts. Thoughts of victories, triumphs, cheers; We recall the sad scenes also— Scenes of sorrow, grief, and tears. III. But we all should now be happy. For when wc leave dear South Side Wc shall face the world that’s greeting Us. as if she would confide That the time has come for doing Things that make our lives worth more; Goodby South Side, we are leaving For a bigger, better shore. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO OUR ALMA MATER FROM HER BEST CLASS ROOM 215 Big Fight in Chemical Village Sodium Hydroxid pounced on Aluminum Chlorid and knocked him for a white precip- itate.Among the spectators who became excited was Sand, who mixed with Potassium Carbon- ate. and during the heated argument Glass was blown through the window. Carborundum came in, rubbed up against Phosphorus and then the fun began. The Borax Bead gave Cobalt Nitrate a blue eye, and Sodium showed everybody that the Bunsen Flame was yellow. The Mordant pasted the Chromium in the nose, and almost pushed the Carbonate into the Lake. The Silk Fabric almost dyed. Every clement of the town was in an uproar. Gas was in a Pintsch with Acetylene, and both exploded after the Molecule Twins were cracked on the bean. The Halogen Family entered the fray and Antimony in his haste slipped and fell on Glycerin. Flourin, the most active of the fam- ily, attacked Wax but was shaken off when a reaction occurred. Chlorin then attacked, but, when he mixed with Hypo his anger was ex- tinguished. Gold and Platinum next attacked Aqua Regia” and in the scrap. Chlorin was set free. Bromin, also one of the family, was hurt and knocked out. but some Sulphuric Acid was sprinkled on him to revive his spirits. Iodin (Continued on Page 162) 160 SSTl THE OPTIMIST l jagT MABEL BROWNELL PLAYERS MISS MABEL BROWNELL OFFER THE BEST OF DRAMATIC SUCCESSES AT THE Strand Theatre Performances Every Evening. Matinees Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 161 THE OPTIMIST lxjnflT EMBLEMS, LOVING CUPS and CLASS BINGS A M ide Assortment Exclusive Designs sAcjy DIAMONDS JEWELRT Third Floor Proctor’s Theatre Bldg. Market 8215 Open Nights v v ’ 'T (Continued from rage 160) in his suhlimc way. entreated the quarrelers to stop the struggle, hut to no avail; because just as soon as he had finished his speech Sodium hit Phosphorous in his AUotropic Form, there- by breaking the Periodic Law. Then Silicon sat on Glue and had to remain in the Village Town Hall. Carbon got fresh with Aluminum, but was caught in the trap of the Blast Furnace. Iron was tired in its fight with Mercury, but was replaced by Magnesium. Iron recovered, and after getting some air he attacked Zinc, but was Galvanized in the attempt. The excitement was getting greater each minute until Hydrogen Sulfid. the officer of the law. came and made everybody disappear. Benny's Notes (With apologies to Lee Pape) Wether: Spring feeverish. the sky is very hy today; the big bunches of witc cotton iz viz- ibul and the color of the sky iz like mom's rikitts' bloo. Probably rane or snow next winter. Sissicty Nuts: Caroline Kraemer haz made her debyoot at the annual boiler maker’s yoo- vun of South Side Hy Skool. She iz very much pleczed and thinx of stickin' to sissicty if they will hav her. Tillic Schlain haz left sissicty for the time bccing in order to hav her pitchers put in all the biggest noospapers of the countree, like the Optimist. Hose Katz haz decided to enter a konvent beecauz of a luv kwarrel; you no, wear they hold konvenshus and pray all day. Her fella told her that wen they got marrecd she wud hav to support him too and so she gave him up by entring a konvent. Sadie Shifman the eer ring kween has also kwit sissicty to wurk in her factree for wun year to make herself a pear of left-handed err rings. Jean Sapcr iz takin' automobccl driving lessons from a well nown automohcelcr who haz sold her an 1898 Spinach-American Six for five hundred thouzand roobles. After she haz lurn- ed to drive, she haz deesided to make a trip to Youropc wear all the pccple is fighting like a bunch of wilde muskcctocs trying to bite the same persin in the same place. Sidney Zaubcr the manyoofactchoorer. of invizibut jazbolz, iz now making a toor of all his jazhoe factrccs witch are skattered all over the countrec. more or less. Martin Becker, George Pfaus, Man- uel Cohen. Joe Herbstman and Mike Muller have gawn to Afrecca to hunt big games. In there last hunting trip, they cawt a wildc THE OPTIMIST Phone Market 7367 GEO. M. JUDD General Agency for Corona Typewriters Dealer In ALL MAKES OF REBUILT TYPEWRITERS SUPPLIES FOR ALL MAKE MACHINES First Grade Rentals $4.00 779 BROAD STREET NEWARK, N. J. RENSSELAER troy! 1 rJ. 'V. POLYTECHNIC SSS'KSSS: INSTITUTE Four-year Courses In Civil Engineering (C.E.), Mechanical Engineering (M.E.), Electrical Engineering (EfE.). Chemical En- gineering (Ch.E.), and General Science (B.S.). Graduate Courses leading to Master and Doctor Degrees. Modern and fully equipped Chemical. Phys- ical. Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Testing Laboratories. For catalogue and Illustrated pamphlets, showing work of graduates and views of buildings and campus, apply to Reglstrtar, Pittsburgh Building, Troy, N. Y. skwirrcl and a tcrificul feroshus flying fish which they thing wuz a shark cum up for air. On there prezent trip they hav thee cxpcctayshun of kapehooring a cross-eyed rattul snake and a hull-legged oyster. Abe Kurzrock and family are wintring at the summer rezort Rex Beech in Calyfornya. Hope yoar having a nice time Mr. Kurzrock and famly az I am goin’ their micself. Lost and found but never reeturned: Lost, a noyzless, tinless, wurthless Ford with fore gude wccls that turn around, and a horn that duzn't bloc. If finder rceturnz sed flivver to owner, he will get shot. Lost, a can of flammahul stove polish, if finder reeturnz it, he will recsccvc it as a rcc- ward for hiz onisty. Fount . a perse kontaining three millyon, five hundred thurty nine thouzand and ate hundrid and won marks; I think I will rceturn this perse to owner if he calls for it, if not I can sell theese marks and get a reward anyway. Fditorecyal:—Now that Spring iz hear in the bccyootiful months of April. May and Joon, Summer will soon cum if the kallandcr duz not rejister backwurds. C. Goldberg: Are you fond of outdoor sports ? I. Mooney: Yes, if they own cars. What is the difference between an OPTOMETRIST and an OPTIMIST? None—They both make things appear brighter DR. JOSEPH H. SALOV OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIAN 404 Clinton Avenue Newark, N. J. Between Bergen St. and Chadwick Ave. Eyes examined and glasses fitted exclusively 1S alov’s ight Service ati$fie Phone Bigelow 0505 Hamilton Pharmacy J Prescription Druggists 85 ELIZABETH AVE. Newark, N. J. Five Minutes in South Side's Lunch Room T e old familiar war cries, Get in line there I Don’t push! No use rushing! The line won't get any shorter! There goes the Radio Trio,” Moskowitz, Kurzrock. Litwin. Listen to those sounds, E. Z.t X. Y. Z., M. T. Oh! leave ’em alone, they were just like us before the radio bug” hit ’em. Frank Katz, some chem. shark, that boy. Hilda Miller, Carolyn Kracmcr and Sadie Shifman, the best girl athletes in the school, and behind them as is inevitably the case, George Pfaus, Mannie Cohen and Marty Becker, the photographers. Look at Joe Hcrbstman getting a double dip. Joe is president of our class and is a regular guy, especially when the girls arc around. Who’s that gink hobbling along over there? Yes, it’s L. Flachbarth with his two protectors, I. B. Harkavy and J. Kopcsky. Harry Nctnitz, the basketball player with Stretch” Berman, a likely pair of zoologists. A steady stream of the rabble” (of course by that all grades up to the seniors arc meant) go past. The champ- ion walker of the school in the person of Ev- elyn Cain. She sure docs have some mileage. Well, bless me, there goes handsome Moe Friedman and his side kick, Yanovsky. Moe certainly has the girls down to a “T.” And 163 sen an THE OPTIMIST MRS. WILSON High class Hemstitching, Picot-cdgc, Pleating, Ruffling made without marking and gathered. Table linens hemstitched and hemmed by hand. Childrens party frocks and silk underwear a specialty. 51 Elizabeth Ave. (near Clinton Ave.) NEWARK. N. J. For Music Try SEMELS COMPANY Phone 0862 Branch Brook 486 Orange St., at 7th St. Victrolas, Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Piano Rolls All Kinds Repairing .speaking of Moe, what senior does not know Friedman’s motto, which is Noo adaiga, etc. As I swing my gaze around the room I meet the babyish eyes of Jean Saper. at present chum to Clara Moskowitz, class secretary ex- traordinary. As I look I sec the ancient and time honored practice of “swapping checks in the lunch room being practised by Dan Roths- child and P. Husserl, both football players. And as I rest my eyes again on the ice cream counter there comes to me the thought that our seniors of the Class of June '23 are the — my goodness gracious! there goes the five minute bell and I not even near finished. Oh, well, s'tough luck, so long. Every Day Occurrences in Room 210 Sid Zauber coming in late or at the last second. Ida Goldberg getting her homework before the five minute bell. Manuel Cohen picking “love quarrels with the boys around him. Rose Katz worrying al out Botany, Physics. Zoology and other such animals. Charles Goldberg raving about his good looks and the girls he picked up last night. Joe Herbstman making his five second Telephone Mitchell 2818 DANIEL FRIEDMAN High Grade Men’s and Young Men’s Clothing Satisfaction Guaranteed 250 Market Street Newark, N. J. speeches, which remind the class of Senior Op- timist ads, graduation and exams. (Delightful, Joe.). Helen Trautwein trying to persuade the class that it would be a good idea if all dues were paid. Jess Mercy trying to put over some of his uncrackahlc jokes. Joe Greenberg giving lectures on latest “sharpie steps. Favorite Sayings Ralph Lifschitz: “Who's got the Chem. home work? Ida Goldberg: Gee, I got so much to do. G. Moskowitz: Day by day. I’m getting smaller and smaller.” R. Lowenstein: No kiddin', Princie. Kmanuel Cohn: Ya want a wallop in the jaw?” G. Litwack: “Y got a car ticket?” I. B. Harkavy: “Hand in your Optimist stuff.” S. Hirsch: Come on pay your dues, will you?” 164 W[ THE OPTIMIST ]W Compliments of HOLLANDER’S B. B. B. ASSOCIATION Phone 2089 Mulberry H. R. JACKSON Electrical Contractor 326 Prudential Bldg. Newark, N. J. H. Prince: “Gee, I went to bed 1:00 this morning.” Clara Moskowitz: “Come on let's study. J. Sapcr: Yes, I’m on the honor roll. Rose Ccliano: “Let’s Ritz.” Lou Flachbarth: “Aw I’ll sock ya one!” Joe Hcrhstman: “Awgwan. Anna Abrams: Stop it, will you?” Tillic Schlain: I’m here.” Sadie Shifman: Merci bcaucoup.” A Typical Senior’ Dream Around Exam. Time When I go to bed at night After my studies are o’er. I fear. I'll dream once more aright Of terrible ghosts which haunt my door. First there comes a fearful sight; A beast of size and power and might; A fish, a cow, a bird in one, Enough to make me start to run. This unearthly, ghastly thing Is Zo” who of my fate does sing. Next there comes a tall, dark man. Of jet black whiskers, pale of face. Who warbles and gestures a la main. Assez to hit him with a mace. This exciting, lively wonder Is no other than French, Oh thunder! Compliments of LAW OFFICES GUSTAVE L GOLDSTEIN 800 Broad St.. NEWARK. N. J. Gibraltar Credit Collection Service DAVE GOLDSTEIN, Mgr. Senior Ship Thf seniors just bought a sailing yacht a few days ago. and, considering it was bought at Greenfield’s Auction House. Market Street; it is made up of the finest material. Firsf of all Joe Hcrhstman is captain. Abe Kurzrock s first mate, while Clara Moskowitz is second mate. Willard Wood is deck scrubber and chief bot- tle washer, Louis F'lachbarth is the whole crew, and Helen Trautwein is the cook and laundry washer (I pity the person whom she will cook for). George Moskowitz is the mast, but we think we’ll have to cut off the wooden top of the mast, because we can't get under the Brook- lyn Bridge. Mike Muller and Harry Ncmitz are the sails because their always full of wind. Robert Lowcnstein is the rudder since he’s al- ways in the rear. Marty” Becker is the ship’s carpenter, because he knows how to sew a button on his vest. The yacht is full of grace and beauty, no wonder. Rose Ccliano is the grace and beauty of it. The anchor is small but heavy and holds to anything it can grasp; that’s Frank Katz's job. Joe Greenberg is the deck because he doesn’t mind being used as a door mat. Esther Thieberger is the flag of the ship, since she is always arrayed in loud colors, either natural THE OPTIMIST [ WILLIAM F. ROCK Men’s Furnishings 496 Clinton Avenue, Newark, N. J. Phone 97% Waverly Newark Mirror and Glass Beveling Co. (Incorporated) Manufacturers of Mirrors, Bevel Plates, Furniture Tops Windshields a Secialty Resilvering 131 Belmont Avenue, Newark, N. J. Building Glass of all Description or otherwise. So you sec we have an ex- ceptionally fine yacht, hut after graduation when we will feci like going on a cruise the ship will, inevitably, fall apart as is the case after graduation. Senior Side Show Only 25 cents boys and girls, to see the won- derful Senior Side Show. Sec Paul Husserl, the wonderful sword swallower, who swallows a sword at every meal. See George Pfaus, the fire eater, who chews fire as if he were chewing hot potatoes, and who is the fiance of Hilda Miller the snake charmer; she charms anybody who doesn’t mind lx ing snake charmed. Some coupe those two will make. See Seymour Hirsch, cigarette fiend, who smokes evcrylnxly’s cigar- ettes but his own. Sec the lion tamer, Moey Friedman, who teaches ferocious sea lions to dance the Ritz by his smile. See the marvel- ous fat lady, Edna Schlegcl. who lost only of a pound by practising Camp’s daily exercise for six months. The greatest thing of them all, however, is John Kopesky who can ask more foolish questions in one second than any girl and that’s some honor. Compliments of SHIFMAN BROS. A Gift in Jewelry bearing the name BERTL is a delicate compliment to the giver, because the receiver knows it means a jewel of high quality, rare elegance and the best value for the money spent. It pays to inspect Bertl’s $100,000 window exhibit. Norbert Bertl 46 Springfield Avenue Newark, N. J. The Popular Jeweler and Diamond Expert Vacation is coming pretty soon but perhaps not for some of the Senior A’s. The way matters arc. some of the Seniors are tempted by summer school. How many noticed that Joe Greenberg has a variety of styles of hair combs or how many times a period Sid Zaul er pats his hair? Abe Harkavy: I still have a headache. Ida Goldlxrrg: I.ct me feel your pulse. Abe Harkavy: I haven’t any, the doctor took it yesterday. 166 S5T| THE OPTIMIST FOUNDED 1688 (DAY DEFT.—OWIGHT SCHOOL 1880) NEW YORK PREPARATORY NEW YORK SCHOOL 72 Park Avenue Between 38th and 39th Streets CHARTERED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS SCHOOL BROOKLYN SCHOOL Cor. Franklin and Jefferson Aves. Enroll Now Prepares Specially for College and Regents 27.088 Graduates Modern Methods Inquire for further particulars, also catalogue, and Success In Regents' and Colleoe examinations. ’ ■ DAY AND NIGHT Begin Now ! OUR SLOGAN We not only give you the best there is in Business Secretarial Education, but we also do every thing in our power to make your stay at Drake’s Pleasant. SECRETARIAL COLLEGES NEW JERSEY and NEW YORK 151 MARKET STREET. NEWARK 308 MAIN STREET. ORANGE 120 BROAD STREET. ELIZABETH 211 SMITH ST.. PERTH AMBOY. N. J. 171 E. FRONT STREET. PLAINFIELD HINCH BUILDING. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Other Drake Schools in New York, Brooklyn, Passaic, Paterson, Union Hill, Bayonne and two in Jersey City Also two in Elizabeth Spring la Here The College of Engineering of The Newark Technical School A local institution of college grade giving regular 4-ycar professional en- gineering courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The certificate of a first-class 4-ycar high school or equivalent work is re- quired for entrance. The College of Engineering offers to the young men of Newark and vicinity an opportunity to get a sound technical t education at home at a reasonable cost. A certain number of scholarships are available to young men of promise who have not the necessary funds. Inquiries should be directed to the Registrar. THE NEWARK TECHNICAL SCHOOL 367 High Street, Newark, N. J. Phone Mulberry 162 YING SHAN Now birdies who the winter long Stayed in the South, that clime of song Where all the year the grass is green And old pop winter is ne’er seen. Come out and sing what joy is there That the cold has flown and Spring is here. The trees are coloring with buds so green, And birds with notes as shrill and keen As the Scotchman’s bag-pipe whose music’s so fine The lilac bush and the creeping vine And Robin Red breast together appear Who seem to say that Spring is here. (Continued from Page 36) It was as though he knew the dog had saved his life. Dick’s life at the expense of his own; for Ying Shan was dead, his spirit had crossed the Great Divide and gone back to the hand of the Maker. These words, 1 think, are a fitting epi- taph for this aristocratic prince of dogs: Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend.” She: I suppose you had a pleasant sea voyage. He: Oh yes. everything came out nicely. 167 Clast Celebrities Class Doctor—Ralph Lifschitz. Biggest Flirt—Howard Goodman. Neatest Dressers—Monroe Hollander and Evelyn Russom. Class Giant—George Moskowitz. Class Babies—Tillie Schlain. Abraham Hark avy. Noisiest—Abraham Harkavy. Quietest—Winifred Snell. Willard Wood. Prettiest Girl—Helen Trautwein. Class Vamj� —Dora Mandeville. Biggest Fusscr—Elizabeth Wise. Fastest Talkers—Jean Saper, Esther Thic- herger. Most Bashful—Norman McIntyre and Willard Wood. Best Bluffer—Seymour Hirsch. Busiest Men—Jess Mercy and I. Bernard Harkavy. Most Polite—Milton Lowenstein. Most Serious Girl—Helen Wasson. Most Athletic Boy—George Litwack. Most Athletic Girl—Sadie Shifman. Handsomest Man—Ask the girls. Best Student—Grace Nolan. Best Poet—Robert Lowenstein. Class Chemists—Frank Katz. Manuel Cohen and Abraham Kurzrock. Darkest Complexioned—Rose Celiano and Florence Kiell. Best Actress—Anna Abrams. Latin Shark—Rosalind Zellncr. Class Cutter—Charles Goldberg. Faculty Drag—Rose Dlouhy. Best Jazz Players—Margaret McDonald and Henry Melnik. Henry Melnik: I'm going to Philadelphia to- morrow with my brother to see his Alma Mater. Florence Kiell: I don’t sec how you can stand those opera singers. THE AVON PHARMACY 191 Avon Ave., Cor. Bergen St., NEWARK. N. J. Pharmacist and Chemist iE£g r3 Stamps : Bought Sold NEWARK STAMP AND COIN EXCHANGE 747 Broad Street P'£X A 168 THE OPTIMIST Care and Precision You Must Exercise Both If You Would Become Proficient In Your Studies Care and Precision Is Our Rule In The Making of All Engravings It Is The Secret of Our Success The ESSEX ENGRAVING CO. Photo Engravers 44 BRANFORD PLACE, NEWARK How Is Ice Cream Made? Icc Cream is made by agitating the mix of cream, sugar, fruit and flavoring in a freezer at freezing temperatures. If ordinary air is beaten into the mix, in the freezing process, vitamins, the health and growth principle of foods, and found abundantly in milk, are destroyed, by ordi- nation. according to the latest scientific discoveries. HOW HEATHIZED ICE CREAM IS MADE Castles Hcathizcd Icc Cream is made by driving the ordinary air out of the freezers, then filling the freezers with a pure, clean, sterile, gcrmless atmosphere a hundred times purer than air. Remember: If It Isn't Castles It Isn’t Heathized. CASTLES ICE CREAM Jersey's Purest because it's Heathized Compliments of BENJAMIN STEIN FANTL MARKET CO. 607 Clinton Ave, Opp. Van Ne� � PI. Phone Ter. 3701 Prime Meat and Fancy Poultry Fruits and Vegetable Phone Orders Promptly Delivered 169 65 1 THE OPTIMIST ('omplimenls of ROOM 55 Harken Ye Seniors It is worth while to live! Be of good cheer; Love casts out fear— Rise up—achieve! —A. S. M. When the chairman of the Personal Board called for material for the Senior Optimist he discovered that the persons he picked for the hoard were not such good jokes after all. The funniest thing about them is to sec them try to write jokes. Emanuel Gersten: Whom are you taking to the prom? Milton I.owenstein: Her name is Miss Demp- sey. Gersten: Oh, I see?— a regular knockout. Ambigiout— Leonard Rebach: I asked he- if I might sec her home. C. Goldberg: And? L. Rebach: She said that she would be glad to send me a picture of it. A Full Line of AUTO ACCESSORIES SERVICE STATION GOODRICH — AJAX TIRES AND TUBES Distributors Biflex Bumpers Lyon Bumpers Boyce Motometers Monogram Radiator Caps Champion A. C. Sparkplugs Badjer Jacks Peerless Auto Supply Co. 71 Elizabeth Ave., Newark, N. J. Sadie Shifman: I can remember when people thought the telephone was something impossible. Rosalind Zellner: Well, ours is. F. Schcck: When I'm excited, my mind’s a blank. F. Sommer: You always arc excited. M. McDonald: You should always look on the bright side of things. R. Ccliano: But I have an aching corn. Please tell me which is the bright side of that. Splitting it 50-50 With Robert Burnt Of all the rooms there arc in school, 1 dearly love Miss Swett’s. For there the pretty flapper sits, The flapper I love best. There, pupils sit and teacher looks And many a desk between ; But all day long my lovesick mind, Is every wi' my Jean.—By M. B. R. Ccliano: I always know I’m late when I sec a certain man who lives at the bottom of our street. G. Nolan: Gee, that’s a funny place to live. 170 %sr — THE OPTIMIST Register Now for Spring Term NEWARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL IN TWO YEARS 1030 Broad Street Newark, N. J. Leon Terry, B.S.. A.M. (Columbia), Principal. Julius C. Berk man, A.M. (Columbia), also Head of the Spanish Dept.. Dickinson High School. William E. Beard, M.A. (Penn State), formerly on the faculty of the Central High School, Newark. Maurice Freedman. M.A. (Columbia), formerly on the faculty of the Manhattan Pre- paratory School. iULius Wbitzman, B.A. (Columbia). ,. P. Robinson, B.A. (Bucknell), formerly on faculty of Westfield, (N. J.) High School. Christian Frank Sailer, A.B. (University of Rochester), also Supervising Principal Clostcr, (N. J.) High School. Orville H. Staley, B.S. (Syracuse), also Principal of Irvington High School. John E. Smith, A.B. (Milton), head of Commercial Dept., Indiana Normal School. Mrs. M. E. Stace, formerly on the faculty of the Middletown College. Frank E. Strom. M. A. (Columbia), formerly Professor of Mathematics at Carthage College LeRoy B. Stein, LL.B. (New Jersey Law School), REGISTRAR. HIGH SCHOOL IN TWO YEARS 1030 BROAD STREET Send far Booklet NEWARK, N. J. NOW is the time to plan for your Summer vacation and a VICTROLA, BANJO, MANDOLIN, or UKULELE so necessary to the highest enjoyment and popularity OI Cl IARD H.VEALE Q lVecords Tictrolas 499 CLINTON AVE. 1008 SOUTH ORANGE AVE. Near Bergen St. Near Smith St. NEWARK, N. J. 171 THE OPTIMIST ]W Book� the Seniors Are Reading Conflict: Eraser fights in Room 100. Lcs Miscrables: Seniors before exams. Certain People of Importance: Clara Mosko- witz. Abraham Kurzrock, I. Bernard Harkavy, Sadie Shi fman. Joe Herbstman. This Freedom: After graduation. The Younger Set: Helen Trautwcin. Ida Gold- l crg, Florence Sommer, Evelyn Cain. Brass : Our graduation pins. Little Women: Tillic Schlain, Pearl Koris. Fair Harl or: Graduation. Daddy Long Legs: George Moskowitz. The Music Master: Henry Melnik. The Breaking Point: “Red Smith getting Evelyn Cain a soda. Just David: David Wiener. Little Men: Frank Katz, Harold Prince, Rob- ert Lowenstcin. How Could You, Jean?: Martin Becker. The Road to Understanding: Alpine Street. Thelma: Thelma Crook. The Flirt: Monroe Hollander. Seventeen: Jess Mercy. Captain of the Crew: Joe Herbstman. Little Lord Fauntlcroy: Willard Wood. Journey’s End: Graduation. Anne of Green Gables: Anna Brchme. Year of Delight: Our Senior Year. Wrong Twin: Abraham Harkavy. Everlasting Whisper: In study hall. Willing Horse: Oh, ye, of 204. Sweet Stranger: Freda Sherman. Three Loving Ladies: Clara Moskowitz, Ida Goldberg, Florence Kiel). From Jest to Earnest: Class meetings. Crucial Instances: Looking at your picture for the Optimist. Teacher: Out of every 1,000 people at least twenty are mentally deficient. „ Yannof (pointing to Moc Friedman) : Here is an example of that theory. 172 Compliments of A FRIEND NEW STUDENTS ACCEPTED ANY MONDAY Call, Write or Phone Market 7907, 7908 for Catalog COLEMAN NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE ACADEMY and HALSEY STS., NEWARK J. Kugler, Jr., Principal Wr THE OPTIMIST Try A. Pecht’s Coffee Rincrs They are Different A. PECHT 197 CLINTON AVE. Things You’ll Miss Class ok June, ’23 Louis Flachbarth’s grin. Evelyn Cain's giggles. Ida Goldberg’s sweet nature. Abe Harkavy’s activeness. “Bobbie” Schlain's brilliant inspirations. Sid Zauber’s auburn hair. Jean Saper’s compliments. Milton Lowenstein himself. Martin Becker’s smile. I. B. Harkavy’s chess cups. Harold Prince’s collegiate tics. C. Goldberg's cutting. R. Celiano’s dancing. (� . Nolan’s knowledge. P. Koris’ singing and affectation. A. Abrams’ acting. S. Hirsch’s bluffing. S. Shifman’s basketball playing. H. Goodman’s wise remarks. H. Holzman’s cartoons. M. McDonald’s playing in gym. H. Wasson’s seriousness. H. Trautcin’s lisping. D. Mandevillc’s “for instance.” R. Dlouhy’s do you realize?” Famous Expressions “You’re the hemstitched cardboard.” That's the door knob’s jaw bone.” “That’s the Ncversharp's point. “That’s the seltzer bottle's corkscrew. 1 S. That’s the pancake’s grease spot. Clara Moskowitz went to Dad and asked him for A brand new sealskin coat: Said Father: “Seal won’t do at all, And then he got her goat. Tel. Market 9682 HOLT BROAD AND CEDAR STS CLASS, FRAT AND SORORITY PINS AND RINGS Medals, Loving Cups and Trophies Lost and Found Lost, strayed, kidnapped, poisoned, stolen, confiscated, arrested, slugged,’’ held up, sand- bagged. or scared: One able-bodied, mentally sound Senior Op- timist Board. Generous reward for return—dead or alive. Reward will be doubled if proven that said Board violently and with great suffering died. Heard in Democracy Tillic Schlain: They elect departments for all heads. Jean Sapcr: What did you say? Rose Celiano: Nothing. Jean Sapcr: Say it over again. Cohen: Gee! I’m happy. “Red Zauber: Well, ignorance is bliss. Then Red” wondered whether a volcano had erupted. Anyone wishing to see a human monkey should come around to Room 214, the Senior A Chem- istry Class, second period, and sec Harold Lasser climbing over all the seats and his classmates. 173 W| T H E O P T I M I S T Compliments of A FRIEND LEARN TO DANCE The Dance it a Gloom-Dispcller, a Joy - Producer, a Nerve Food, and the Finest Recreation for People of All Ages and Conditions. M. C. RICHARDS SCHOOL OF DANCING 6S3 Broad St., Eisele Bldg. Tel. Market 9950. Open All Summer The Specialty Handle Mfg. Co. 133 N. J. R. R. Ave., Newark, N. J. FEIND HAIN DRUG CO. Manufacturers of Cor. Belmont Ave. W. Kinney St. LEATHER SUIT CASE HANDLES Newark, New Jersey CORNERS AND STRAPS (With Apologies to My Old Kentucky Home) The sun shines bright o’er South Side High. Tis sutnnter; we seniors are gay; The green grass grows and the roses arc in bloom, While the birds make music all the day; The senior A says to the sophomore. All merry, all happy and bright; By’n by graduation comes a-knocking at the door. Then our dear South Side High, good night! Chorus: Weep no more, O senior, please dry your tears to-day! We will bid farewell to our dear old sunny school. As we part for goals and tread paths far away. Why They Come to School Jess Mercy—Oh. just ’cause. Jean Saper—To take a scholarship. Harkavy Bros.—We'll give you three guesses. Ida Goldberg—Ask the boys. Tillie Schlain—Goodness knows. Greenberg (explaining a line in one of the poems) : The sheep marched over the sea.” A music teacher was telling his class of a teacher who talks to his class by signals. R. Celiano: He must think the kids arc all dummies. Question : Who is Barnes ? K. Russom: President of Barnard College. M. McDonald: Do you know that your hair reminds me of an old song? R. Celiano: How’s that? M. McDonald: Because it is “All Over Noth- ing At All. Aim at the top. you may hit the middle. Heard in Room 100 Aren’t you got no paper?” I ain’t said I ain’t.” I ain’t ast you is you ain’t, I ast you ain’t you is; is you?” To Whom It May Concern Tiny little sixes, Every month below: Good-by graduation— What a talc of woe. 174 w THE OPTIMIST COMPLIMENTS of BOB RICHEIMER C. Goldberg: Try one of these cigars. Emergency Faculty They’re the best things out. Professor of Studeology..........Jean Sapcr. H. Holzman : How arc they when they arc Whistleologv—Ralph M. Lifschitz lighted? “ Slccpology-------Joe Hcrbstman ------------------------------------ “ Gucssology______George Litwack W. Kncf: Did you ever feel that the world ” Smilcology------Helen Trautwcin was up against you? “ Slangology......Abe Harkavy P. Husserl: Sure! I felt it this morning “ Bluffology-------Harold Prince when I slipped on the sidewalk. “ Fussology.......Tillic Schlain _____________________________________ “ “ Busiology-------1. B. Harkavy “ Butology_________Charlie (� o!dl erg Sid Zauber: I took four years of Latin but •• •• Cramology_______Rosalind Zcllner I never got further than the first year. •• •• Vampology___________________Ida Goldberg (Good work, Sid.) •• “ Alibiology__________________Moc Friedman R. l.owenstein: My father reached the age of Tillic Schlain: This friend of yours certainly ,ft, ,hat crfu| is a live wire. j: Uolitn: That's nothing. Look at the length Ida Goldberg: Yes, I noticed his slang was f ,!mc i( |ook him to do it shocking. ________________ From the Heights Height of Wisdom—Rose Dlouhy and Jean Saper. Height of Noise—Rose Celiano. Height of Good Looks—H. Trautwcin. Height of Four Feet—Pearl Koris. Height of Silence Ruth Zweckbronner. 175 Berman: I’m telling you. that that is right. Xemitz: G’wan, it is not. Berman : Didn't I go there, stupid ? Xemitz: Yes and you came Kick stupid. 'Twas a mean judge who said to S. J. H.: I sentence you to five (5) years within the walls of S. S. H. (Some sentence, eh! See?) THE OPTIMIST | Compliments of LESLIE HOLLANDER FATE (Continued front Page ( 4) Here’s the way I figure it out. This boy McCracken was scared clean thru just before he was hit by that auto; thought he was a goner, thought he was saying hello to death.—but when he woke up, still alive, he lost all the fear he ever had ; savvy ?” If Manager Duffy had heard that dyed- in the wool fan he would have added— “In other words, that blue limousine knocked his head in shape.” What about the fates, you ask The fates sent the blue limousine in Rcggy’s way. Now he’s a baseball star. Kappo” studied chemistry. He studied long and late. Kappo inhaled chlorin gas. He’ll not graduate. I Bernard Harkavy: Did you see the pictures “Sid” has of his best” girls? Emanuel Gcrsten: Yes. a regular rouge gal- lery. Vivian Tompkins (to Betty Huntington): Could your picture he put in a watch? H. Wasson: There goes the bell. R. Zweckbronner: Where did it go? Since Abe Harkavy knows so much about Over- brook, wc would like to know bow many years be spent there. A Place that Speaks for Itself The Apthorp Cafeteria Newark’s Finest and Most Up-to-Date Restaurant (’all and Sec for Yourself 92 Park Place Newark. N. J. M. FRIEND Two Fine Drug Stores to Serve You One Uptown Store and the Newest Downtown Institution The handsomest drug store in Newark. Attractive Drinks and Luncheon at Our Soda Fountains Keller and Schwieg PHARMACISTS 2 STORES: Clinton Ave. and Bergen St. Broad St. and Clinton Ave. (Medical Arts Bldg.) Tillie Schlain: What is the rarest fruit in the vicinity of Philadelphia? Milton Ix wenstein : The parlor date. A Traveling Salesman : I hear you’re a salt seller. So am I. Another Traveling Salesman: Shake! George Litwack: I hear that one of our tackles fractured his skull in the library. Ralph I.ifschitz: V’es. he was stooping in front of a shelf and somebody yelled “Hip. 176 THE OPTIMIST 5TSJ CLINTON TRUST CO. NEWARK, N. J. Resources Over________$6,300,000.00 Deposits Over_________$5,300,000.00 Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent Consult Our Trust Department in Reference to Your Will NEW JERSEY’S LEADING THEATRE PROCTOR’S PALACE PLAYING EXCLUSIVELY WORLD’S BEST VAUDEVILLE The Stars of the Concert, Musical Comedy, Operatic, Dramatic and Circus Stage all Combined in the Weekly Programs TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY Matinees, 2:15 Evenings, 8:15 SEATS SOLD IN ADVANCE 177 ES, THE OPTIMIST j DAYS CAKES ICE CREAM CATERING 899 BROAD STREET Newark, N. J. Compliments of the 3A CLASS ROOM 105 CAPITOL BAKE SHOP Compliments of 1068 BERGEN STREET “DEAN PARSON’S” Near Lyone Avenue Pets of ROOM 106 FANCY PASTRY for PARTIES Phone Terrace 2702 178 THE OPTIMIST 1 Seeds that Grow at NUNGESSERS HARDWARE 501 CLINTON AVE. Special Facilities for Ladies and Children 4 Barbers at Your Service Clinton Hill's Leading Barber Michael L. Saldutti 500 Clinton Ave. Newark, N. J. Phone 4271 Bigelow JOSEPH FARERH COMMISSION MERCHANT 36 Commerce St. NEWARK, N. J. Compliments of NEWMAN’S Prescription Drug Store 336 Hawthorne A� ., at Huntington Terrace Newark, N. J. ELMER D. WILSON Electrical Contractor Radio Supplies, Fixtures, Electrical Appliances 209 Clinton Ave. Newark, N. J. Tel., 1029, 1056 Waverly Compliments of SANDAL HIRSCH, D. D. S. 253y$ Clinton Ave. Newark, N. J. CLICKENGER’S HY-GRADE FURNITURE SPECIAL Living Room Suites Made to Order 418 Springfield Ave., Newark, N. J. Telephone 4068 Branch Brook H. ERNEST STRUBBE Home Made Ice Cream and Fine Candies 4% Orange St., Newark, N. J. Families, Parties, Churches, Etc., Supplied All Orders receive prompt and careful attention 179 THE optimist NEW JERSEY LAW SCHOOL NEWARK, N. J. A standard three year course leading to the degree of LL. 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