West High School - Senior Occident Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Class of January, 1916

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THE OCCIDENT 137 len was a whirlwind gum chewing wait- ress in the largest hotel. We bid hurried good-byes as we flew on our way and the city faded from view. The next stop we made was New York where we all alighted, and, after separat- ing, made toward home. I was delayed for a time by a crowd gathered about the Salvation Army of which Louise Schenck was leader. A few blocks farther on I came to a corner black with people surrounding the greatest Suffragette of the time, Marion Cook. I listened as long as I could stand such a flow of language accompanied by gestures and shrieks and then tried to elbow my way out of the street. Some tall, athletic woman pushed me aside with one hand and was away, but not before I recognized her as Wilhelmina Stein- kamp. She was escorted by Jess Willard. In my next scramble for safety, I tripped over the: brush of a street sweeper, who help l me to my feet. Good Night! It was Orton Lannin, as full of ambition as ever. He handed me over to a jolly Police Woman, Anna Iloesterey, who took me to my boarding house. There the landlady, Mrs. Mar- garet Smith O’Brien, let me in. Comfortably settled in my room, news- paper in hand, I turned to the “Beauty Talks,” written by Elizabeth Gay. Be- low was a headline “ARRESTED FOR NOT PAYING FARE IN JITNEY.”' This lawbreaker proved to be Fanny Thomas. In the Society news was an account of a Grand Ball given by Carolyn Cushman, wife of Lord Helpus. Among the guests present were the famous Lady Senator from East Avon, Mildred Coffin, Louis Murphy, C. O. D., R. F. D. and Eliza- beth Janes, the noted Philanthropist. An exhibition dance was given by pupils of the aesthetic dancer, Ruth Gillette. Another page revealed the name of Helen Dodds soprano, Irene I less- pianist, Mabel Stallman, violinist, to be heard in a concert that night. My eyes next caught the words “Beautiful Young Aviatrix, Margaret McKelvey, Unhurt By Fall of 2000 Feet.” • I was reading about a successful book that had been written by Viola Van Buren, when Mary Cowles rushed into the room to tell me that she had been made Chief Overseer of the City’s Refuse Grounds. Helen Erickson, the noted artist, came in then and said she had been to the thea- ter with Fireman Mark Kirchmaier. They had seen Rheba Wilbur, Champion Ice Skater, on the stage. “What a day!” Elsie Anderson. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the noble Senior Class of West High School of the City of Rochester in the County of Monroe and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this, our last Will and Testament, in manner fol- lowing, that is to say: First.—We direct that all our debts and graduation expenses be paid. Second.—To the egotistical class of Jan- uary, 1917, we leave and bequeath our Hallowe’en Social which was so suc- cessfully given by us, on the condition that they do not sell hard cider with- out a license which must be granted by the advisory board. Third.—To the exalted class of June, ' 1916, we give and bequeath the plan, originated by us, that the menu of the lunch room be changed once every term. Foiylh.—To Elwood “Tiglath Pileser” Snider we leave a new girl to take the place of Helen Cleopatra Dodds who now passes out of existence. Fifth—To Seth Widner we leave a re- served place under the clock just out- side Mr. Bennett’s office. (Continued on page J. )

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□£ m tninr Siagnoses Anderson, Elsie.........................................1088 South Avenue “A merry companion is music in a journey.’' Prepared No. 13..................................University of Rochester Glee Club 2, 3; Tennis Tournament 4; Flower Committee 4; Hallowe’en Social Committee 4; Class Prophet 4. Beaman, H. Anna..........................................15 Churchlea Place So womanly, so benigne, and so meek. Prepared Churchville High School........................Brockport Normal Choral Union 3, 4; West High Day Committee 4; Hallowe’en Social Com- mittee 4; Senior Play, Senior Play Cast, Senior Floral Committee. Brooks, Raymond .......................................278 Emerson Street A true Philosopher Prepared Ilion High School.....................................Undecided Cartwright, Marion.............................................5 Kay Terrace She wears the rose of youth upon her. Prepared Cleveland Ave. School, Niagara Falls............Training School Glee Club 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4 ; Entertainment Committee Senior Christ- mas Party. Coi'fin, Mildred.................................................15 Fairview Heights Her stature tall. I hate a dumpy woman. Prepared No. 7...................................University of Rochester Sophomore Party 2; Class Honor Roll 4; Junior Dance 3; Senior Recep- tion -f; Hallowe’en Party 4; Senior Christmas Party 4; Senior Day Com- mittee 4; Color Bearer 4. Cook, Marion E...............................................239 Birr Street Laugh and be merry is my motto. Prepared No. 6.................................................Mechanics Institute Senior Party Committee 4; Chairman Mower Committee 4; Class Testa- trix 4. Cost, Marguerite...........................................204 Flint Street I leave thy praise unexpressed. Prepared Wolcott High School .......................Mechanics Institute Cowles, Mary R................................................85 Birr Street My heart is wax to be moulded as she pleases, but enduring as marble to retain. Prepared No. 7.........................................Training School Class Treasurer; Class President 2; Sophomore Character Sktches 2; West High Day Committee 4; Senior Reception Committee 4; Chairman For- tune Telling Committee Senior Social 4; Invitation Committee 4; Class Day Committee 4; Senior Play Cast; Class Honor Roll; Class Historian; Christmas Senior Party Committee.