West Night High School - Echo Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1914 volume:

THE ANNUAL 1914. g; a mark at apprttiatiun me attettiunhtclp behizate this halume to far. wilkinson, Our principal, our adviser and our leader. N0 movement lacked his sanction or his approval if it bore the slightest strain of benefit to the qchool or the staff. His presence at the staff meetings has given to the assembly :m elevating atmqsphere. and his able aSSiFtance toward the issuance 0f 1he EVENING SCHOOL VOICE is more than could mnceivably be attributed to one man. He is an editor par excellence and an adviser ,ofhihnra avis moment. Appreciating the many favors he has accorded us in the past year, we, the. staff of 1914, offer this book to him as a memory, if it may in any measure evidence our gratitude. THE STAFF To the Graduates of 1914: 'll have you fast in my fortress, .Xml will not let you depart, But put you down into the dungeon In the muud-tnwcr of my heart. And there I will keep you forever, Yes, forever and a day. Till the walls shall crumble to ruin Aml mnlder in dust away. MR. H'ILKINS! lN. OUR ALMA MATER WEST NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL MR, RICHARD Bl'l-anERs MR. BENJAMIN H. SIEHL Mk. GEORGE J. kauiu Mk. STANLEY M. BAL'l-ZR MR. ALBERT I. MAYER M155 ADA X'umm MR. SAMUEL G. BAKER MISS ELEANOR ASHFIELD THE ACADEMIC FACULTY ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT, SENIOR CLASS OF 1914 CLASS OFFICERS President ALBERT NEIMEYER Vice-President EDWARD LEMKER Secretary ALMA GRUENER Treasurer ALMA ROLF Colors-Black and Gold Class Motto: cEEthan Uiirmness and StrengthJ geniur ZBepartment. $$ $$ MARGARET BRANDHORSTeMt. Peter Editor of H13121111111116 Chatter Alas, although we bid her stay, The lovely vision Hccs away. Margaret is a student of the F1151 water, a genuine friend and a good, hard ,worker. In and out of school she is the same pleasant, genial Mar'garct. Though quiet and reserved, her character beams through, and her virtues are indexed on her face. For the first part of the year Margaret wrote some entertaining articles under the capHOn of HFeminine Chatter of which she was editor at the time. LOUIS CARLeFifth District Circulation Manager for 1116' V010; and ANNUAL '1He was in Logic a great critic, Profoundly skilled in analytic; He could distinguish and divide A hair Kwixt south and southwest Side? Louie has a quality ofMget there that stands out above everything else. This seifsamc virtue pUshed itself into evidence during the four years of our acquaintance and has gathered f01 111111 :1 well- earned diploma hLouic' 11:15 manifested a willingness to work and placed himself in pnpu-lar favor by handlinn theCirc1111111011 Managerial position of the VOICE. LOL11C 15 011 the right road and we miss our guess If he docsu t do big things. Remember the class prophecy, Louie, railroad president? mere worthy of it. FANNY CLEMENTSanurth I111c1'1'1'1ediate Editor Travelogues 1slr1tellig1-1111? Yes, in every way; With a feminine gift of ready speech; And knows full well 13vhat not to say Whenever the theme transcends her speech Serious, observant and sincere In her school work Fanny was earnest; in the class. organization her voice always rang w1th the tone of good judg: ment and leadership.He1'mP1avelog11cs for the, V0101: show her to he a wr1ter of merit. MRS. LULU DhARMONDhSECOHd Intermediate uAnd never brooch the folds combined Above a heart more good and kind. Here is a lady in its full meaning Always a strong member of the class and n willing worker upon the summons. The refined atmosphere which surrounded her serves at all times to elevate her in the estimation of her companions. Her clean-cut views and sound sense have assisted in many cases in straightening out difficulties; at the class meetings. RI CHARD FLANNERYhSt. Xavier A merrier man Within the limits of becoming mirth I never spent an hour's talk withal, Popularly known as nDick, and his favorite occupation is smiling, smilv ing everyone into good spirits. Dick has a way of smiling, even when things are coming rough, that gives you the desire to go 3.1 it again. Dick is a thirtyhthird degree student and a pal clean through MARGUERITE GEIShSt. Lawrence, Price Hill 'hIf to her share some female errors fall, Look at her face and you'll forget them all. Marguerite established a bond of friendship, a tie inconceivable in one year. She graced our number at the beginning of the 1914 term, and has made herself an appreciated and weH-likcd member. Quiet and serious at times, but curious and intelligent always. Her class work has been of the highest order and her comradeship unequaled. RALPH M, GERBERrFirst Intermediate Business Manager for the V010; and ANNUAL uWith grave aspect he rose, And in his rising seemed a pillar of state. Ralph is a counsellor with a copious abundance of gray matter Ralph's night school work has been looked up to by his associates, his words have always been given weight at the class meetings and his work in the position of Business Manager of the Vmcm and ANNLAL has been, to say the least. par excellence. His clever observation has upon many occasions saved the day, and to him and the Associate Editor go the honors of this successful financial year of the VOTCE. No one may ever know the little warrics and trials he has undergone during the past year, and tio one may ever appreciate his efforts more than as a duty; but he. has gained many friends, and he can never gain as many as he deserves, ROSE GRADeFirst Intermediate uShe to her task with ready zeal addressed Her earliest care, and aimed to do her best, Rose will always be a rose in the memory of her friends. Her good cnmpany and generous nature. together with her many other virtues, make her a rose rare to nature. The humorous incident when Rose lost the-heel of her shoe at our little private picnic at Mt. Echo Park will call for a healthy smile to all those Juniors of that time, ALMA GRUENEReFirst Intermediate Class SecrELetry and Editor of uFeminine Chatter llHer voice was ever soft, Gentle and IOWean excellent thing in womanf' The secretaryship 0f the class organization for the two years of its dura- tion could not have been more ably handled them by Alma. Besides being a dead-in-earnest student. she was a regular uscout and an ardent supporter 0f the VOICE. For the last two issues of the term she handled the Feminine Chatter department. and her articles could not have been improved upon. Always brightened the bunch. Ever genial Alma. f HARRY KRAMERiPubliC Schtmls, New York Editor Uf Science Ami when 21. lutiyis in the Cilht'. Ynu knnu' all nther thing's give placcf Harry might well hl' held up before the youth of our nation as an example at the struggling. ambitious and progressive young man. Coupled with clear brain and kimwlmlgv of hard xrurle Doc has the will and inclination to buckle down to a thing where uthers leave off. Doc has handled the Science Department for the last year and haSigiVL-n that column a touch of :cientilic artistry. Notwithstanding the fact that he goes to school rivart of the day toils another part, finishes his clay With a little two hours in the Night School. Doch is ever bright and cheerful, and has. a kind word for all. He is a true friend to his friends and a pillar of support to his cause. EDWARD H. LEMKEReSt. Joseph's College Vice-President of the Class anrl Tiditor of Turrent Eveilts; Urator at Commencement. l'You'd scarce expect one of my age TO Speak in public from the stage. Ed is a cleanrcut gentleman from top to toeV and his sterling qualities beam out in the radiance of his affable countenance. In his studies Ed was always one of the First, and was ever ready to put his shoulder to the wheel when necessity called for assistance: His work on many occasions. and especially in connection with the dancest was done with a will and determina- tion that was almost prodigious, MATHEW IVIALONEYist. Maryls Class Editor HHear ye not the hum Of mighty workings? Matt has a gift of perceptihility that is unparalleled. Matt can look an argument in the face and tell on the minute what's wrong; Matt is n machin- ist-pcrhaps that is the cause, for he must measure with his eye and brain. He uses both to good advantage, and his will power and tenacity arc singular. For the past two years he has been Class Editor of the VOICE. and his work in that department is worthy of him. A genuine good scout is Matt. SAUL MARKeFirst intermediate Editor Athletic Department and Class Business Manager uFor he by Geometric scale Could take the size of pots of ale; And wisely tell what hour .3 day The clock dOth strike by Algebra.Y Saul takes to athletics as the proverbial duck to water, and has been instrumental in WA N. H. S. teams placing our rivais in the dust at alniost every event. Saul to the same degree is Huph in his subjects and has been handling the Athletic Department on the staff of the VOICE in conjunction with his position of Class Business Manager. Saul is the same, rain or shine, and his Brace up. old scout, is a welcome: phrase to all whc happen to be looking on the dark side.' DORA MILLERej'oneshoro, Ark. Associate Editor of the V0103 and ANNUAL Her pure and eloquent blood Spoke in her checks, and so distinctly wrought That one might almost say her body thought. A more enthusiastic and trueebluc assistant than Dora, Associate Editor of the VOICE and ANNUAL, could not he found. Her cheering words when it has seemed that the bottom had fallen out, and her willingness and ability, can never be fully appreciated or understood. Her hard Work at time; made her class work doubly difficult, but she was master of the Situation and con- quered. She deserves praise that cannot be worded. EVELYN MOELLEReFirst Intermediate Editor Spice fumbles Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn? Companionable and jolly, Evelyn settled herself in the good graces of the 1914 class in the Junior year, and our only regret is that she was not with us sooner. She was a member in high standing with the class and Editor of the HSpice J'umbles department, from which emanated the humor that surrounded the VOICE in the last year. The pleasant time we had at her home once upon a summer's eve will long be remembered. SYLVIA NAISHhSt. Joseph's Editor nIiidi.u:zitional Department Shalt show us how divine a thing A woman may be madef First in class and first in the hearts of her companions was Sylvia. Her school work was done with .1 will that is phenomenal. and her 'lEducaticnal write-ups were truly educational and interesting. Sylvia could do more things in Geometry and prove them than seems plausible, and her ability to rattle off the answers when called upon set us an example; and. like an example, there were noble efforts to imitate, but none to equal. ALBERT NEIMEYER-Nelsonls Business College Class President and Athletic Editor 'lHis cogitativc faculties immersed 1n cogihundity of cogitation. Amiahle Al. Captain of that famouleest Night High School football teamhthc pennant winners. Ali the big fellow with the light hair, carried himself admirably in his studies and as President of the Clans. During the first part of the year Al was Editor of the Athletic department. He is a fellow With big ideas and has the stuff in him to carry them out, V E RNA PLATT-Lin coln Her sunny hair is wondrous fair And wavy in its 110w; Who made it less One little tressh Wouldn't you like to know? Verna. is the young lady with the auburn hair and the dsmile that wonlt come off. While she has spent hut one year with us, we have come to know her and feel as though she has heeu among us the four years In the Latin circles she was a leader, and the other subjects seem to have been favorites of hers. We hold her in high esteem, both as a chum and fellow student. ALMA ROLFJFirst Intermediate Cmumcncement Essayist; Class Treasurer and Editor Personals uOf her bright face one glance will trace A picture on the brain; And 0E her voice in echoing hearts A sound must long remain. Winsome Alma carried two delicate positions during the past year, and the ability with which she shouldered them is indeed worthy of a word of praise. She iavas a student of enviable mark and a girl whose presence always brightened the bunch. Ever genial Alma. J. ED. STAFFAN Editor EVENING SCHOOL VOICE and ANNUAL Who would he an EditorPhTo write The magic 'wci of such enormous might. $ it it t :k :k a: a: But dollit despise him; there may chance to be An earthquake lurking in his simple 'wef Unfortunately, matters so shaped themselves that Ed was not numbered among the graduates of the year '14. 121 recognition of his work as editor of the VOICE his phi7f' is here exposed to public gaze. We want our readers to have a look at his classic features. Ed was surely 0n the editorial job 'iwith both feet. Caift you staff members hear him say, Now, you fellows get busy? ROBERT WHITEhDayton. Ohio Editor of 'tIn and Out of Town', HIf he he not fellow with the best Kings. thou shalt find him ever the king of best fellows. Always willing, Bnh won his parchment. The four ycarsi struggle was a small matter to Bob. and he came out on the bright side with his usual bright smile. His active part in everything that needed his willingness and his ability to finish it up with whirlwind rapidity made Bob a valued and appreciated member of the class. Hf INSTRUCTION Gift of Graduating- Academic Class 19m to WEST NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS HISTORY ward to for four long years. But now that out anticipation has been realized, we almost regret that this should be :507 for our Alma Mater has grown clear to us, and we hate to depart from her halls of learning. Let us then review the scenes of the many hours which were devoted to worshipng at the shrine of Cadmus. Those hours of strife and toil. and again of pleasure and folly, The hours that form the foundation of our future. At hrst the scenes of our Freshman year appear before us. In October, 1910, we boarded the good ship Education, with Mr. Wilkinson, whom we have all learned to honor and esteem, as our pilot. We were the infants of the school, and indeed did feel little and insignificant. Our numbers were large, and little did we think that the Class of about one hundred would finally dwindle down to twenty students. As Freshmen we gained some knowledge of mother earth, and Physical Geography was found very interesting, even though at times some of us did call it Physical Torture. In English we made the acquaintance of Shakespeare, and read The Merchant of Venice. WC also recall lrvingls l'Skctch Book, the HGold Bug, by Poe, iiEvangelinef and HThana- topsis, all of these works having been read and discussed in our first year. In Algebra, we finally succeeded in solving ,mIS Class Night. The night we Seniors looked for- the value of X, and progress Was made in Latin and German, whichever of these languages we had chosen. During this year the Reaper of Death visited 115, and took from our midst one of our number, namely, Leslie Buchanan. The exam- inations also frightened a great many away, and upon enter- ing school for the second term our numbers were greatly lessened. As Sophomores we were divided into the Latin and Ger- man classes, and it seems to be but natural that enmity should exist between the two. We can boast not of being better than our predecessors, for we too were only human, and listened to the tempting voices of Jealousy and Pride. Shamefully we acknowledge that we did quarrel, and that each class was always trying to be better than the other It was in this year that Geometry was introduced to us, and mightily intelligent did we feel when we were capable of proving two triangles equal in all respects. We also studied Ancient History. and the mention of Ancient History brings before our eyes the many Greek and Roman heroes, full of greatness and inspiration. In English, Scott's Lady Of the Lake was enjoyed greatly, and Shakespeare's HAS You Like It suited the fancy of some of us far more than the more serious HBunker Hill Oration.H And again in this year the Giver Of Life and Death chose to take another of our number, namely, Fred Kemphues, a member of the German class. We entered our third year, and felt that now we were coming into importance. Our numbers having decreased considerably, the Latin and German classes were consolidated into one Junior class. We continued the study of Plane Geometry, and can only express the deepest regret that we were not fortunate enough to have the laboratory work con- nected with the study of Physics as the Classes that follow us will have. In English we read the HLife of Samuel johnson, and it was only a matter of a few weeks for some of the more apt students to go about using long, sonorous words. In our Junior year we were given permission to hold class meetings each alternate Thursday evening, from 9:30 to 10 dclock. Will we ever forget those meetings? Surely we can not forget the Mock Trial, when Mr. Marakowitz, a strike-breaker, was accused of murdering his employer. How anxiously we waited for the verdict of the jury! And were we not delighted to hear the accused proclaimed inno- cent, for the supposed Mr. Marakowitz was one of our friends. And in connection with the Mock Trial, a number of us recall another incident, which perhaps ought not to be men- tioned; but since we are about to bid farewell, let us con- fess our folly. We were arranging for the Mock Trial one evening, and stayed after school for quite a while, without asking for permission to do so. It was almost 10 olclock before we realized that we were to go home, and then has- tened to leave the building in silence, but to our great dismay the doors were locked, and we were trapped. What was to be done? How to get out? We could already hear Mr. Wilkinson reprimanding us for our misdemeanor, and almost heard the statement, HYou are expelled from school for such disorderly conduct. Suddenly one of the party had a brill- iant inspiration. Was not the Gym 0n the groundrfloor, and could we not easily leave the building by means of the Gym window? Stealthily we groped our way through the dark Gym to the nearest window, and climbed out into the tor- rents of rain, for it seemed as though the elements were endeavoring to make this prank of ours seem more realistic. We were free, and at that moment resolved that we would never again use the window instead of the door as an exit; but whether all have kept this resolution, I can not say, It was in this year that the A Grade invited us to join them in their Christmas festivities, and at this affair, one of the Mighty Seniors appeared as Old Santa, and presented to each, including the teachers, a lU-cent toy. We distinctly remember the HB-A Receptionf, and finally, Class Night, the night when the Class.0f 313 bade farewell to the school, and left in our keeping the banner and repu- tation thereof. Words can not express the pride and emo- tion that wererfelt upon accepting these honors. Examinations were successfully passed, and at last we were Seniors. As A Grade students we found more difhcultics to con- tend with, for members of our ciass were at the head of the EVENING SCHOOL VOICE. Solid Geometry required a great deal of our efforts, and American History and Civics gained great preference, for, are not a number of the girls devoted suffragettes, and vastly interested in the political conditions of our country? Having spent such an enjoyable Christmas entertain- ment with the Class of '13, we decided to follow their exam- ple, and ask the Juniors to join us in our festivities this year. Old Santa again appeared, With toys for each and all, and those evenings, when we were brought back to the realms of child- hood, Will not easily be effaced from our memories. And now. alas, there remains little to add to this, our class history The time has come When we must relinquish all hold or claim to our beloved Alma Mater. We must place her banner in the hands of the oncoming Seniors, and bid farewell. CY Classmates, let not this be the end of your struggle for education Let not your ambition he smothered. Keep on striving, for to stop would only mean to fall. En- deavor t0 Hlive up to the best that is in you, and When that age is reached when there is. no future of which to dream, then turn the pages of Memory's book, and review the hours of youth and fiery ambition, the hours spent in the Old West Night High ALMA GRUENER. CLASS PROPHECY, 1914. than fiction, and I wiH hereby try to relate to you a few of the truthg which have. crossed my path in my journey through life. When I was forty years old 557000.000 was bequeathed to me, and this event was such a shock to 111V nervous sys- tem that I fell into a swoon, and then a strange phenomenon occurred. It seemed to 1116 that I was in 21 strange city, among people with whom I was not acquainted. I feit 21 strange sense of freedom, however, and lookingr down, I beheld that I wasiclothed as a man, Not wishing to attract attention, and fearing detection. I hurried down a Rtreet and ran straightway into the hahcls of fate, who proved to he an officer of the law. 'I assumed a very deliberate calmness and a very maimish stride, hut to no avail, for, with a friend- ly tap on the shoulder, I was bade to follow. which request I could not refuse. Who could this keen-eyed person he who so easily detected me? Of course, it was 110116 Other than Alma Rolf. Our meeting was fraught with tears and smiles; but, alas, Alma was Firm in her duty and to court we went. With all due ceremony I was preatentcd t0 the H011. Judge Niemeyer. Through his kind efforts the cane against me for wearing mate attire was dismiswd, and I was permitted to hetake myself out Of that vivinity, mHIS WORLD is full Of truths which are Stranger Dora Miller. This was indeed :1 trying experience, and, being tired and thirsty, I sought a cooler Vicinity, and 30011 I saw a. Sign ttGradis Pharmacy and Soda Fountain? I quickiy entered this delightful Spot, and a smiling TOSinhBeketI damsel came forward whu proved to be ROWE Grad. After a few hours. of friendly ciigcourse I departed with the information that I was in XYashington, D. C., and would probably 90011 have the opportunity of meeting several of my old friends And, indeed, I did, for upon paying a visit to Congress, to my great surprise and delight, I noticed that Senators Sylvia Naish and Mathew Matoney from Ohio were pre- senting to Congress a bill providing for nation-wide prohibi- tion. and that Representative Evelyn Moeller was vehe- mently voicing 1101' protest against such an act Soon the President made her appearance and delivered a speech on the advisahility of establishing free trade with our latest annexation, Mexico. I waited until Congress adjourned for the day, and had the honor of shaking the hand of President Fanny Clements. By this time I was obsessed by an acute pain, and my thoughts naturally turned to the Vision of an abundant meal. 011 I wandered until I came to an oasis in my desert of hunger a restaurant. I wasted no precious moments but immediately gave my order, and 50011 :1 waiter appeared with a heavy tray, which held my attention. But more so was my attention glued to the waiter, our most honorable Ralph Gerber. I immediately looked down, fcr I feared to distract his attention from his important duty lest he drop that precious load. During my meal he told me his experia ence, and told me that by this time he had quite mastered the art of not breaking dishes 21an spilling foods down per- sonsi backs, and intended traveling around the world as a waiter. I wished him Godspeed, and now. being of good Cheen I leisurely saimtered farther. Passing a corner, I noticed a gathering of people, and stepped m'er'to satisfy my curiosity. There, on a soap box, stood a man addressing the crowd in a very loud, rapid manner and singing the praise of the very fmeqt com plaster in the world. His oratorical composition was quite interest- ing, and I edged nearer tnot to purchase the corn plasteri, to view this entertaining person I was rewarded by a view ofiEd. StaHan, and thereby hangs a taleefor I bought some of that fIllCSt corn plaster in the world. With one purchase made, I was encouraged to try an- other. and, passing a bookstore, I stepped in :11th the propri- etor, Miss Sue Nicholson, stepped forward, smilling attahly, and the result was that I walked out of that hce-okstore with a History Of the United StateS-Mexican IVar under my arm and almost collided with Alma Gruener. My delight knew no bounds; and neither did our discus- sion, when suddenly she looked down and noticed the hook I carried and said, IiDonit waste your time on that book? In answer to my question IVhy She replied, ItThat is one of the hr:t books I have written, and it iSift Very good? I said I would certainly be delighted to read it, for I knew if she underestimated her own work it was no sign that it was not excellent. 80011 I was again strolling down the street with my corn plaster and History when I heard a ueWshoy crying his extra? and I imediately supplied myself With'one. There in Raring headlines was the statement, Attorney Louis Carl successfully won the case for his client, Professor Rich- ard Flannery, head of the Mathematical Department of XYashingtou University, versus Mri Saul Mark, manufac- turer 0f footballs? I further noticed that Professor Flan- ncry sued for damages done to his person by being hit by one of Mr. MarkIS footballs. Just then I heard a heartrending scream and. looking up, beheld an immense tooth suspended in mid-air with the name, Dr. Kramer, beneath it, and I needed no further explanation. My heart overHowed with pity for the poor sufferer, but soon these sounds died away, and I feartully ventured into this house of sorrow. The patient who had just undergone the terrible ordeal was soothed and relieved by a very kind and gentle nurse, and my surmise was cor- rect, for it was really Mra De Armond. I would have liked to undergo the pleasure of being so tenderly cared for as were her patients, but these Hed my mind with the appear- ance of that genial, smiling Dr. Harry Kramer. The heart- rending shrieks still resounded in my ears, and, fearing I might be prevailed upon as in the case of the com plaster, I soon took my departure. By this time the shades of night were falling, and I began to look about for a roof to cover my head other than the hrmament above. Not being acquainted, I W215 at 1055 to know Where to turn, when I bethought myself of the friend of my first experience in this city Officer Alma Rolf, zmd, fortunately, found her; She recommended to me the Brandhor'st-Platt Hotel. which was considered the finest in the city, and Where I would not be unacquainted. Under her guidance I soon reached my destination and was indeed happy to meet those two inseparable friends, Verna Flatt and Margaret Braudhorst, who were the pro- prietors of the elegant hotel, I was informed that there would be a grand dance in the ballroom that evening. to which I was invited. After resting and, reading the History Of the United States-Mexican War, I went into the ball- room and there had the honor of meeting the prize waltzer, Ed. Lemker, and his Charming wife, a young heiress from College Hill, Ohio, with whom at last he has succeeded in dancing to his heartls content. Having left the Mexicans in the midst of a bloody bat- tle, I was anxious to return and see them safely titled over, so, excusing myself, I retired. XVith the end 0f the war I fell asleep and continued to do so until my delightful haste eases called to me. to get up and come to ChUFJh with theim After it short walk we came to a splendid church, and upon entering I noticed it was beautiquy decorated with many genuine bronze and marble statues. The servicee were up- lifting, and especially was the sermon, cntitlerl iKAS Ye Sew So Shall Ye Ripfi very interesting, delivered by Reverend Robert XVhite. Suddenly, as the last hymn was being sting, an unusual feeling came over me, :1 mist seemed to envelop me I was sitting in my chair in my own home with a notice in my hand that I was heiress: to $7,000,000. VALEDICTORY R. M. GERBER. Ezllow Pupils, Teachers and Friends.- It is with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow that I per- form this duty tonight. Joywheeause after four years of earnest and diligent effort we are to reap the reward Four years ago we gathered, many of us for the first time in this building, With a thirst for higher education and a determi- nation to faithfully attend this school for the full four years. Have we not then just cause to be jOyful and proud that we have had sufficient perseverance and ambition to carry us through these four years? And who will say that these years have not been fruitful ones? We have been comrades in a common cause, and through our little trials and strug- gles twe can call them little Howl have formed many friend- ships which will always be sweet memories to us. It is with sorrow, therefore, that at the crowning of our efforts we must part. With the parting we shall put away our Old work with its associates, and new enterprises will call for our attentions. Therefore it is well thzit We look to-Lhe future. lVe shall meet new conditions and iiitelividual prob lems, and, in the absence of our former aesistance and encouragement, we shall be compelled to rely upon our own resources. It ha: been saicl that we need not so much to be informed :19. to he reminded. Let us then recall some of the things upon which we can build our future. The struggle for existence is becoming keener daily, and only the strongest succeed. We Find about us every- where numerous physical and moral bankrupts. Benjamin Franklin is the authority for the statement that nine men in ten are suicides, that nine men iii ten are assassins of their own happiness. We journey through life over the beaten pathS, forgetting that we are the creation and the creators of our environments. NVe seem to think that the attainment of wealth will bring all happiness. lVe little realize what we sacrihce through this desire. We make FOl'TlpaniOUS of people whose actions are based wholly upon mercenary gains, forgetting that wealth in itself is hot the end. but a means to an end; namely, happiness, There are many who are hot receiving all. the joy and happiness. which nature allotted them through their iIItEIU- permice. Many a man has sacrihced himself upon this altar. The addiction to zilcoholic drink is evidenced everywhere. 1ts results are pronounced; but, 011 the other hand, there are also failures clue to intempernuce in other things. Re are careless in our eating, drinking and exercise, and the fatal results are just as certain as those of alcoholic drinks. If we wish to succeed we must keep our bathe: well. A noble mind cannot exist in a carrupt body. The joy and pride which we are experiencing this even- ing can be said to be due to our industry and ambition, Each has some ambition which has led him or her through these four years. Let us cherish and kindle this ambition and work earnestly to realize it. Perhaps the realization may not be possible in the immediate future, li-ut let us not lose sight of it, for we will l'md that it we apply ourselves- dlligently to its attainment we will have time for nothing else and we will not go far astray. And now, as the curtain has been rung down on the last scene of our scholastic careers as a class, let us recall that we have fought our battles side by side. Let us recall that the joys of our conquests, as well as the bitterness of our defeats, have been share and share alike. V.'e have met; we have mingled; now we part. May it be that our parting shall cause a ripple to protrude upon the attrface of our memories that the destroying hand of time may leave un- marred, am the 312mm: of the igeneh'nlent :lfatber of QII, Qmen: We, the Graduating Class of 1914, in consideration of toil, labor and for divers other good causes and considerations, being of sound and disposing mind, have given, granted and continued and by these presents do give, grant and confirm, unto the C1355 of 1915, all and singular, the privileges, distinc- tions and glory and such that were possessed by the Mighty Seniors of 1914, to have, to hold, and enjoy, all and singu1ar, the said possessiohs of Class 0f1914. We give, devise and bequeath: FirstiThe building known to 311 as the West Night High School, which has been the seat of learning for many and through whose portals strode the Mighty Seniors with gladsome smiles and documentary diplomas. SecondWiThe said Class of 191'; to assume the management and editing of the popular and illus- trious EVENING SCHOOL VOICE, and that the aforesaid c12ms devote their leisure time to the encohrage- ment and editing of the said EVENING SCHOOL VOICE. In Addition to the Foregoing: Be it Reso1ved, That they maintain the honor and glory of the good old West Night High, her Hags and banners left in their hands. Be it further Resolved, That they help and endeavor in whatsoever way possible to increase the attendance of said schooI, Finally, That they encourage and advance With might and main the furtherance of athletics, and endeavor to maintain the record established in this held In Testimony VVhereof, XVe, the said Graduating Class of 1914, of the West Night High Schdol, have afhxed our names, contained 011 one sheet of paper, this the fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen, and of the Independence of these United States the one hundred and thirty-eighth. J ?zgw W$.Mwm WWW f 'zimmx kviw ?eWMMW? $449M W. Wfk w W 747w f?bew $ignph anh arlmnmlphgeh in 1112 preamp nf THE RESTRICTION OF IMMIGRATION. Oration by Edward H. Lemker. MONG the most important problems pending upon g our Congress to solve rests the question of immi- gration. In reviewing the records of immigration from the year 1820 to 1880, we find a class that was practically unfiltered, and, although our laws restricting the coming of these immigrants were but few, yet we find little evil re- sulting. The greatest iuHuX of immigrants coming to our shores at this period was mainly from the largest northern Euro- pean countries, namely England, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Scotland. These foreigners were akin to us and, three-fourthq of them speaking English, have therefore assimilated them- selves quickly, and so furnished a strong type of citizenship; and, besides, having come with the purpose of adopting this land as their mother country and breaking all allegiance with their former homes that were ruled by king 01' monarch, they readily took a deep interest in our schools and other public institutions and helped to maintain them. Inferring from the record of the Congressional com- mittee, pertaining to the new element which has been intro duced into our immigration, no such tribute can be paid; and we find that the Congressional Committee which was sent to investigate the conditions and character of the new immigrant reports as follows: llGenerlely speaking, the class of immigrantc. who are now employed in the coal regions of this country are not such, in the opinions of the committee, as would make desir- able inhabitants in the United States. They are of a lower order of intelligence; and they do not come here to settle permanently and become Citizens, but their whole purpose is to accumulate money by an unhealthy economy and return to their native land. They live here in miserable shacks and eat scant and unwholesome food, with which an Amer- ican laborer would find it difficult to sustain life. Their habits and customs, which tend to affect our social condii tions are to be deplored; they work at such low wages that an American laborer with American customs, demanding American conveniences, cannot compete with them: and also the decrease of our birth rate of pure American stock is due to the influx of foreigners. as the statistics prove. and that this is not a fanciful anxiety or theory is only too readily proved,H Anyone who is desirous of knowing in detail the de- grading effects of this constant influx of the lowest forms of laborer can find a vivid picture on its results in a Very interesting book by Mr. Riis entitled Hlluw the Other Half Lives, The story which he tells of the condition of a large mass of the laboring population in the city of New York is enough to alarm every thinking;r man; and this dreadful con- dition of things is intensified every day by the steady inHuw of immigration, which is cnnstuntly pulling dnwn the wages of the Working people of New York and affecting in :1 similar way the entire labor market of the United States. The present strikes in Colorado and those in Lawrence, Mass. last year would have been practically an impossibility if there were not men tu be gotten at lmv wages at any time desired; and, although it is maintained that the foreigners have introduced into this country the idea of trade immigra- tion and also have so organized as to raise the wage scale, yet their merit was by far outweighed by the detriment. Last year there was introduced in Congress a bill known as the DillinghamABumett immigration Bill. It proposes a literacy test of immigrants sixteen years of age and over, and denies admission to adults who can neither read nor write their, own or the. English language. This bill was recommended by the Ameri'an Federation of Labor, the Farmersl Union and many of the patriotic orders of the United States. This literacy test is not, and will not be, the only one to be put in operation against the coming of the immigrant, It will be necessary to enforce more restrictive laws against .the influx of foreigners, in spite of our sympathies with them. We do not object to those coming over here to seek a haven or, as a result, to free themselves fromtpolitical or religious persecution; but we must ever oppose the coming of those who use our native land merely as a place t0 accue mulate a fortune at the expense of our native laborers. The Burnett Bill is expected to be in our Honorable President Wilsonls hands Within a muhth or so for his approval, and, in the eyes of many of our great Citizens, it is indeed more than a necessity that he approve it. A law such as the Dillingham-Burnett Bill would pro- mote the coming Of :1 better class of immigrants to our shores: a class which would in time make good and useful citizens. The restriction of immigration of today is a necessity, and the sooner more safe and same immigration bills are passed and put into operation the better it will be for our country. THE AIM OF THE MODERN SCHOOL. Essay by Alma Rolf. our modern school much that compelc. his attention. The modern school is attempting tn unlve modern problems in education It deals with a come munity having new standards and whose individuals have widely differing histories. The student body of our schools represents many nationalities, and the schools are endeavor ing to make loyal American citizens of these children of foreign parentage. The Standards of this heterogeneous mass of people are varied, and the demanclx' of the com- munity upon the schools must differ widely. The schools represent the ambitions and at the same time the limitations of the community, yet the trend of the common school is always in the same direction : it is endeavoring to keep pace with civilization. Many of the new developments in our present educational System are directly traceable to the fact that the children are not wisely cared for at home and, therefore, need in the school the care which the home should have given. A11 interesting instance of the truth of this is. the. already extensive movement in favor of medical inspection in our SChOOiSV 'For example, the dangers which arisei from the too frequent neglect of childrenE; eyes. investiga- tion shows that many children have failed in their work, not because they were dull, but because they could not see GEE most casual observer of the times must find in the text Which they were supposd to be studying. Again and again ehiidren who failed to pass from grade to grade were reported as dull, inattentive or stupid, and a5 possess- ing less ability than their neighbors, simply because they were required to perform tasks which the condition of their eyes rendered them unable to accomplish. A simple test by the Visiting physician revealed the difficulty, and, the proper remedy having been applied, the children made rapid headway and soon were classed fairly with their mates It is, Without queetion, 0f the greatest importance that children also have clean and healthy mouths The actual condition of children's teeth can be best Studied in our schools. The YiSitng physician discovered upon examinm tion that in a great many cases the ill health of the children was due to their decayed or diseased teeth. A notable ine crease in the general phsyieal health of the children has been apparent in the schools where defective teeth have been made and kept clean and efficient, The modern school also provides a means whereby the children may receive valuable inStruction during the sum- mer months Walk through the hot, dusty 'StI'ECtS of the city in the vacation season and Observe the Cl'lildrenegath- ered in alleys. chatting on the eurhstones and you will turn with satisfaction to the open school buildings, with their Clean, coal schoolrrmms, their cheery teachers, and the wholesome occupations which have lured more fortunate children from the interests and associations of the streets. Since the attendance is not compulsory, the Occupations of the vacation schools must present intrinsic interest, from the Childis point of View. He mast think it worth while, or he will not exchange for it the freedom and excitement of the streets. The schools are therefore driven to learn What children consider worth while It may be wnod-working, which Claims their attention and attendance, or basketa weaving, sewing, cooking, or the weekly trips to the coun- try. that proves tithe tie that binds The vacation schools and playgrounds, with their 21th- letie :tlhlrements, unite in endeavorhig to give an oppor- tunity for making the vacation enjoyable and beneficial to the children whose home advantages are limited, whose parents are at work eLii'd cannot give them sufficient care, or have not the meansiitn give them the opportunities of a vacation in the country. Continuation schobls afford anbther example of the solution of modern problems in education, These schools are not continuation schoolrks in the sense of being places where the instruction of the elementary school is continued and reviewed. but a continuance of the chiidis education under new conditions and from a new point of view. Neces- sity forces some children to leave school at an early age, and these schools make it poseihle for such children to eon- tinue their education, even while employed, Each child is given instruction in the theory and practice of the industry or occupation in which he is engaged. The children are required to attend the continuation school a minimum of four hours. a week, and in nearly every case their employers willingly allow them this time without making- a deduction from their earnings, because they realize that such training will result in the greater efficiency of their employeest Evening schools, which are a part of the public provi sion for education in nearly every large City. are another expression of the desire of the people to elevate the standard of the community. The child who is compelled to leave school in order to earn a livelihood may Si1ppiemeni his abbreviated training by evening study. The man or woman whose task demands an intelligence which a limited school experience could not develop may come as freely as the child for the evening instruction. The stenogrglpher may come to add to her equipment In English; the foreignrhorii day-worker, to learn to read and write the language of his adopted country. In the evening schools the immediate need of the student is dominant. Nowhere else does the Wurk of instruction seem an essentially real. The teacher gives with the joy nf recognized service; and the Rtndent, recognizing his need, is hungry ii 1t knowledge, and in his unquenchable thirst for self-improvement OVQTCOTTICB 2111 diFFicuities. XYhat is. the purpose of our modern school in providing these numerous advantages? To what end are these un- limited opportunities offered? It is but natural that these things promote the elevation of the individual. ,It is the aim of the modern school to provide 2L means for making 0f the future generations happy, healthy, industrious men and womenemen and women of whom the Wurltl may be justly proud. tt THE N IGHT BRIGADE? or about general closing time? Did :vou ever note that the face of each one leaving said building at this particular time is: likely to be wreathed with an enduring smile? This smile is based upon the satisfaction that comes from a sense of something attempted, S.Omething clone. Now shift your place of observation to the entrance of the West Night High School at or ribout the time for the evening work to begin. You will see a broader smile suffusing the faces Of each entrant as he approaches the portals of this evening temple of Cadmus. The basis of this Hevening smileh is the sense that comes from a realization that the work of the evening is to be of a nature that will cnure to the eternal benefit of the participant. No martyr he who thus sacrihces hi5 evenings to learning The return is worth so much more than the time antlleffort expended that the idea of sacrifice is foreign to the topic. He approaches his task with a sense of confidence in that he has full knowledge of the worth of the time thus to be spent. XVhile the writer hereof would pass full praise to all night students everywhere, he would put special emphasis upon the loyal, royal body that assembles bee heath the roof of the West Night High Take them all in all, there is not their like in all this City. Loyal to their tasks, loyal to their school, loyal to themselves, they.r are loyal to all the world and thus to themselves. I want all West Nightets to read this with a feeling that this tribute to them comes from a. full heart and that no reservations are attached to these statements. It is With a sense of sincere gratitude that your Principal pens these farewell words to you on the eve of the closing of the term 1914. May your futures be ever bright. Forward the Night Brigade? $113 you ever stand at the exit of a large manufacturing establishment or ofhce building at MR. WILKINSON. U'I4-EJuthr-L LN 11. 12. 13. 14. 13. 10. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Music Hall, June 4th, 1914 Processional . . . . . . . . , , . . FRED j. HOFl-MANN CllorLls-- FnrgtL-51vNut KGz'exw . . . . V , . NLGHT HIGH SCHOOL CHORD . Invocation . . . . REV. K. E. ELMORE Easuy- Homc Effwicncy , , , . thuu Wulam Washington School Piano Solo . . , , . , . . . . SYLVIA XAISH, West School 90 La FilCle-K' :Jem'lzim Raffy Ur; Gewottc. E-major DreyscheleJ 0ratior1- immigratinn . . . . , . . . ED. LEMKER, WcsL behool Ebsew JSunbcums . . . . . HELEN S. ROESENER, East School Vocal Solo. , , . . . . . , . . lllcxm' GRAD, East School UAJ Spring Song Ubihimlrml. ' HO 'Tlang of Lhe Forge U?Unimcrj. EssayiHModL-m Education . . V , . . ALMA ROLF, XX'ch School Class Song A5pirati0n', . v . . . BLANCHE FELL, East School Nmm SCHOOL L'umu -; OratimIVHMonroc Doctrine , . . . . . . LEO R. BAEHR, East School Chorus G1eam UDE Fayed . . . . A . . . Nlmrr HIGH SCHOOL Cumin; Orarionr- Tommission Form of Goxemmcnt . XX'ALTFJ: Iiwutx'n XIOESTA, Washington School ChurusiHAnchored QMufsmU , , . 9010 parts, HENRY GRAD, East School Conferring Dipbmas , , V , . . . SL'I'EIUNTENDKN'E R. JA Cummx Churusi 'Amuriul . . . . . . . . . , , CHOKE: AND AI'DLEXCE Prcsiding UfflCch ALBERT D. SHOCICLEY, VinkPI'csfthinl Board nf lirim'ulimb MR. KY. H. AIKEs, Jlusiml Direclur. Miss FRIEDA XYINIEH, Pianist THE STAFF. J. ED. STAFFAN. . . ........... Editor-in-Chicf ED. R. KEAGV ........................ Staff Artist DORA MILLER. . . T . . . . . , , T . . , . , . ,Associate Editor G. l. WlDMbYER .............. Advertising Manager RALPH M. GERBER .............. Busine5s, Manager LOUIS CARL ................... Circulation Manager E, TY. XYlLMNSHN, Principal .......... Staff Adviser CONTRIBUTING EDITORS. SYLVIA NAISH ........................ Educational MATTHEW MALONEY ....................... Senior EDWARD LEMKER. . T . . . , . . T . . , . . A .Current Events JAMES SVANLUN ........................... Junior ROBERT VVHITE ............... In and Out of Town L. F. MARTIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . Sophomore EDWARDSARGENT.,,..A....1H.....H.Exchangcs JOHN HICKS. . . .T..,....T..,.T.T.,....Sophomore HARRY KRAMER ............. , V . V . V . . . Science Sm, NOVAK ............................ Freshman NIARGARET RRANDHORST ......... Feminine Chatter L. E. YOUNG .......................... Freshman ALMA GRUENER ................. Feminine Chatter EDNA M. LEFFLER .................... Commercial FANNY CLEMENTS , . , , . . . . . .Travclogucs FRED Momma. . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . T . . VCommerCial SAUL MARK ........................... Athletics ANNA MJLLET ........................ Commercial ALBERT NEIMEYER ...................... Athletics WALKER BARRIC'K. . . . . . . . T . . T , . . . . k T .Stenography EVELYN MUELLER. ........ . , Spice Jumbles JOHN DAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . TStenography ALMA Rom? ............. . . . .Pcrsonals G. l. VVLDMEYER ..................... Stenography ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS. HAUL MARK. . . . , T T T T . T . . . , . . , T T T . . T , . . . . .Senior PERRIN 1.1m ,,,,,, . V...Commercia1 EDWARD KAEHY ......... . T . ,. . Junior R.H SLTIILUMIER ....................... Commercial WILLIAM MULLOY ..................... Soplmmunr ROSA MOHR ......................... Commercial J. M. BRENENT A T . . , . . A . . , T T . . T . . T . . T Sophomore T L BARNES. . . V. .................. Stenography WALLACE RILEY ....................... Freshman NORMA VX1495 , . . . . . . .Stcnography WILLIAM HARTLEY. . . . . . .v....4.,......Frcshman XVAIJER KUMN. . . . . T . , . I , T . , I . T . . . . ASLenography THE STAFF WHEN CUPID FIDDLES. Sing hey! Sing ho! for sweet romance! Vthn Cupid Eddles all must dance; From rustic clown t0 knight of fame, From peasant maid t0 royal dame, The spell that binds them is the same! Each heart must sometime bear 11h lance When Cupid fiddler; 2111 must dance! Sing heyl Sing ho! fdr sweet romance! SUSIE M. BEST THE SENIORS JUNIOR CLASS H i II study audpreprzrr. then mizmz flag chance mmgs I 'H be ready. This mm! fitting quotation uf Abraham Lincoln illustrates. hy UHF quest fur knowledge and education, the endeamw nf Night High School students: To be ready when the time prevents itself; for every nmhitinus ynung pewmi uf today begins to realize that education is seri'ing as- thc Chief factor in his daily routine in life. XthiteYer the ambition mi a student in this classibe it the determination tn :ivquire lmmx'ledge 311d wisdmn, 0r a desire to better his vondition in the umtldehe will be handicapped from the start if he does not possess a thorough training such as wiil qualify him for the Cnurse he is tn pursue And 911th are the intentions Hf the Night High School students: HT0 study and prepare witsturly, in order that their intellectual iHCultiEQ may be dCVClHPCd: ttprepareg' so that they might be able to cope with the numerous obstacles. to success. Tndccd. I do nut deem it inconsistent tn 9:13; with modesty, that the resolute and genuine determination manifested by the Students Hf thiS class gives ample proof that they a'ifl succeed; that they tt'ifl make the goal for which they are trying. THE JUNIORS SOPHOMORE. HE Cl lMING FALL we Will don the tugs of the J'uniorR He shall then have in- vested ourselves in 21 cmtly garment. . Tum years of strenuous. pursuit, of indefatigable effort in the face of failure, is nut an inexpensive aclmiwinn fee to th: place of the Junior. iii our tanks we had the x'zilnr of Caesarls tenth legion. Hut army showed the daring ziml courage ml :1 Napoleon nr Xerxes. Uur phalanx is llanOltCIL True, Time has thinned the ranks- a little A few. ii'eary 21ml finitr'urc from the long march. feil by the wayside lNe halted and paid them their due honor. But elegies belong to the deal Doubly Strong we marched 011, not with- uut purpose; zincl the i'ictury i4 unr-i iMi'muiiients we have left along the road, monuments thatmark achievements Hf the trinscicutious fighter. Behind us are the fuutprints 0f the 'peuple who front their wnrki We are sumewhat exhausted, hut we caiilt afford tn lay down arms. The encroaching hie upun all aides seizes upon us. We pitch mir camp here tn relieve the strain of a lengthy iiiai'ch. Next Iizill, when we have provided provisions and cared for the injured, we resume the campaign. This in but the hrst i'ictui'y 0t 21 lung battle. llWe judge the future by the past, said Patrick Henry we expect great Victories The year 1916 will witness a gorgeous spectacle. It will he a stalwart hmly that will shoulder the XY N. H, 8, banner. It will he a Claus. ivhn know that education is of great. worth, but that ignorance and incompetence L'Hh't dear THE SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN. a craving to learn; we had enlisted as voltmteers. The average person comes to INight School with a goal or prize in View This he has determined to reach by studying at night, while he works for a livelihood during the day. Every merit gained is credit and gain that belongs to him alone, as does the profit earned by a man in a business of his own. Attending Night High School also proved to be a pleasant way of diverting the mind from 0116,25 daily task, Some found it a means to make use of what otherwise would have been idle evenings. Many new friends. gained was another advantage. All was not work; for many a joyful hour found its way into our life through Night Sehool. Physical Geography, Algebra, English and the choice of Spanish 01' German were our :tudies for this year. Physical Geography and Algebra were taught by Miss VVeher ; Spaniah was taught by Miss Fricke, and German by Mr. Richard Rueehlers and Mr. Albert 1. Mayer. Irvingts Sketch Bookf Lmigtellowts UEvangelinef, Sliakespearels Merchant of Venice and StevensoWH nTreasure Islancl', were among the books outlined in our'course in English, taught by Miss Ashheld. Great improvement in speech and writing was thereby attained Alert- ness and accuracy was achieved in Algebra. Physical Geography Was most highly educating. A number of persons who started in the Class were somewhat disorderly. This is. to be ex- pected in all Freshman classes in Night High School. it was not long, however, befure the dis- turbers had found out they could not amuse themselves and keep up with the studies. They quit, affording better Opportunity to those whn took some interest in their work Many a good time was had and many new acquaintances formed at the dance; given by the Staff of the VOICE. ' The Freshman Social and Debating Club debates. were snvcessful because of the great inter- est displayed by all pupils. A11 willingly took part in the debates when called upon. The socials held in the class proved there were many in the class that could entertain. These Socials were the most pleasant moments of our time in school this year. The Freshman class is one Of the largest ever enrolled at W'est Night High Schonl, and we hope the Class 0f ,17 will be the banner claw of that school. $UR fll'St year in Night High School was started last September. We had come with THE FRESHMEN WEST NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM Champions 1913-1914. meetsLbut when the Cincinnati Amateur Athletic Federation put two Special events in the Interscholastic Meet for Night Highs only, West Night had to hustle in order to get a competent team to compete againet their wcll-trained adyfa'rsqries. West was again equal to the occaqion and Came to the frontumiyith able representatives that characterized her spirit, 'tGo in to winf' The team met with little encouragement from the school, and thetoutlook was: very discour- aging. We were sieriuusiy handicapped by not having a gymnasium in which to practice, and were forced to use the Armory before supper or the rough pavements near the 9.011001. The hrst meeting was held in the school, and we elected Alfred Pfau captain and Charles A. Nieman manager and coach. After that we held our meetings at each Others, homes. The oneetnile relay was the chief attraction of the meet held at the Armory March 7. 1914. After innumerable mishaps West won, heating two teams from East Night. E. K1ein darted for West, S, Mark ran second, J. Fusmer ran third, :md C. Nieman fmished thetrace with fifteen yards to spare. Time, four minutes and eight seconds. Nieman won the half-mile open in 2117, taking the lead at the start and never once beingein danger of being overtaken. He also finished second in the ZZOeyard dash, and would have won had he not fallen near the iinish. wNTIL this year there has been 110 track team to represent West Night in the athletic West Night will also be represented in the Open swimming meet being held at the Cincin- nati Gymnasium and Athletic Club, April 25, 1914: West decided on having Mr. Niemzm repre- sent them in the 50-yard Interscholastic swim. :3 33 mAOOEDm 30w: EmOyZ WEB m0 mZOrHEAwEU CEnmmerciaI Eenartmwt Q Q EQQ Q Q THE COMMERCIAL FACULTY Cnmmc'm'al Dypartmcnl Bookkeeping D'IR, FRANKLIN SMITH MR. C R. TATE MR. J. W. Coox MR J. W. EULER Stenngmphy MISS ZELLA JOHNSTON M155 FLORENCE MARSHALL MISS ELEANOR SCHIEL M155 CERTRUDF. B. Mossy M155 HELEN LITTLE NIISS ELIZABETH THURNDYKE M155 MAUDE BERCOW WALTER WILLIAM BACKUS. A representative disciple of Bachus, Debonair and free from care; Always Willing to decant The excess of his good feeling toward his fclIowmeuf' VVLLIter is diligent in his business and is sure to lead. MARGUERITE ADA HARBOUR. iiShc is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pieasant, too, to think 0113' Marguerite is the life and spirit of the. class. A modern girl, always ready for game, Her eloquence will bring her fame. IRENE. BAUER. To know her is to love her, She, So Sweei and full of sympathy; Grace in all her steps, In every gesture love and dignitv. Irene can sing and she can dance; and if pcrchancc you may be ill, Miss Bauer, as nurse, can fill the bill. ELSIE D. BIRKIGT. This little maid deserves much praisc. And to her a cheer of Well done' we raise; She covered the two years' work in one, Which, we must admit, is going some. Elsie does not lose any time by having to check up her work In End errors, She does it right the First ti1ne an excellent habit. JULIA Ah FITZPATRICK. 'iFor some she cast her modest eyes below; At some her mischievous glances flew? Julia, close kin to St. Patrick. Her wit makes her a favorite with all the male sex. GERTRUDE E. GRAF. For she was just the quiet kind Whose natures never varyf' 'Gcrtrude will not make a good grafter; she is far, far too fair for that. She has a lovely disposition, is persevcring and ever willing to give a helping hand. V BERYL M. HAYES-Ciass Vicc-Presidenl. Look! be not amazed To see the picture of charming Miss Hayes? Beryl is going to do or not going to do thus and so when She is out in business. She is as perfect as a pearI a noble girl, FLOSSIE HAYES. Little Flossie is very saucy When things don't come her way. She is as sweet as a sugar lump, If she doesnit get a bump. Flossie Hayes is one of the most studious girls in the class, and is sure to be rewarded. CLEMMIF. HOOD. A rosebud set with little willful thorns And sweet as W. N. H. air could make her. Clemmie is the merriest of all, with ruffles and laces. She can make cute faces, to one whom she graces. IIAMES F. HOXVARD Class President. W'orth makes the man. The want of it the fellow. Jimmie, our President, lhc great executive head. HL' guts off some witty remarks, and while apparently juvial. is serious. He is a critic of drawings. WALTER H. KRUSE. HNot because your hair is curly, Not because your eyes are blue; But because you are so jolly. Will we always remember you. W'alter is a bright, goodvnatured fellow. He is sure tr; rush ahead, for hL' lets nothing upset him. PHRRIN L. LEVliBusiness Manager. 'Whatcvcr he did was done with :m much bust. In him alone 'twas natural to please. Here we have a master. Perrin does everything, can cln everything. and will do Everything. As Business Manager he has shnwn his wrartlu. hut in dancing he excels and always has a pretty girl for his parmer. IDALEEN MALONE. Of all the girls that e'er were seen, There's none so fine as Tdalcenf' She has eyes of baby blue, and a dimple, too, about wiich the poets rave, but Idaleen remains grave. JULIUS MARK. 'A man of Mark? Julius ll0ur Mark. Some day he will make his mark all right, for he is invariably ahead in his cash. ELIZABETH Wl MASCHMEYER Wine is Elizabeth with Titian hair, Beautiful eyes, and oh, so fairf' Elizabeth can laugh and she can giggle, also tell a good riddle. Some say she can sing and 01.11ch say not. V W ,WW MABEL W. McDONOUGH. pHtr face was veiled; yt't, to my faucicd bight. Love sweetness. goodue55 in her psrson shined. Mabel seems inquisitive because in giving hcr answers 5hr ends with a slight raise of voice, as tho, asking a question. FRANK A SCHIRMER. 'True worth is in bcing. not seeming ' Frank hasn't much to say, but he gets then: just the same. H1- is hulusr trious and attends to his uwn business. ALPHONSE R SCHOPMEYER. HE is a dandy. Dandy Alphonse, who is as modest and sensitive as d. maid in Cincinnati, enjoys a. good laugh. VYe will be surprised tn hear of him as a grunt urator some day. ADA E. STROUSEhClass Treasurer. HHer air, her manner, all who saw admired, With attractive grace she was attiredi Ada is a treasureOL She is cheery and quick at repurtee. Only once was she told that she talked too much. ELSIE E. WEDDENDORF. iiA rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded. Elsie is pretty and witty when there is something to be witty about, altho she can also pout. we have no doubt. RUSSELL WHITE. Look! here is Russell White, Who is 50 nice and so Charming. If he were not so terribly white It would not be so alarming, Russell is a great talker. Ask the girls. He is 11150 eu'husiastic and ambitious and is sure to climb. F RANK G. VVILLENBORG. hTho' modest, on his unemharrassed brow, Nature has written, hGentlemanY Frank is a lover of art as shown by the b'lotters which he uses. As a cyclist he is a marvel. Commercial Undergraduates The First Year Class of the Commercial Department is by general con; sent regarded as one Of the most promising classes that has ever been in the school. This is said by reason of the fact that the material insaid class is of such sterling worth. In order that no past or future student of the U'est School may be mpeeved at this encomium so broadly hurled at the iiCOIHmCT- eial Freshies, iet it be said that this is written by the Principal, and that it is SO written because he feels that it is the truth, and, further. because he wants this class to feel that there is a great responsibility resting upon itethe carrying of this real excellence over into the coming year that this game may he said Of them at the close of their second year The writer ventures the prediction that this article is prophetic. Saw. this ANNUAL and watch tor the seiitimeuts at the close of 1915. COMMERCIAL CLASS UNDERGRADUATES STENOGRAPHY CLASS-l9l4. WO YEARS AGO Ambition directed us toward a faredistaut goal. Between that goal and ourselves lay mm long yearseyears of toil, study and sacrifice. XVith highest hopes we set out to reach it. Many a time our hopes were thwarted There were times When we asked ourselves, We it worth while? There were times when we were about to give up the struggle. Rut Ambition bade us keep nnwand conquer; so With grim determination we held 011 to the end and won. Now those two years he behind us. At last that longed-for goal is ours. No longer do we ask, HIs it worth whi1e?,, We now realize that the goal is worth every houeg't effort put forth in its pursuit. Strengthened by that twoeyear Iessnh in perseverance, we are hetjter prepared to cope with the obstacles Which hinder our prdgreshs in life. Now we are to go out into the world and make use of our knowledge. May we be a credit to our school and to our teachers. May we heed their advice and cherish their memory; for to them, in a measure, we owe our success. STENOGRAPHY CLASS Stenographic Undergraduates cTiff, Vee, lthfl u'llheelt how they cling to our memory! How they spring ever and anon into the commonplaccs of the day. They are with us now to stay. They register an accomplish- ment, an accomplishment in one school year. We have struggledthard-to obtain them, they and the rest of the phonetic alphabet. ll'e are to be numbered with the throng of stenographers 0f the city; we are to be raised a step on the ladder of progress; we are enabled to number outselves among the suceessfuls. Our first year, in the passing was a chain of nights offered us as a series of sacrifices 011 the altar of instruction, and we reaped in a measure a harvest Of good, of good to such an extent that is an incentive for one more year; then our diploma; our graduation, and our future. In September, our members will not have dwindled to hear the pleasant tone of the teacher's affable guiding voice; they will have mulLiPIied; they will be added to, and our graduzh tion will be in Figures as large as at the beginning of the year, we firmly hope. ulVehav'e yours of recent date how it contrasts the famous Ef, Vec, hIth, tlThce, the vowels and the diph- thongs, and the ever fleeing logograms, and how we anticipate listening to a rapid fire of dicta- tion with the confidence that we have it clown, and can read it just as simple as lohg hand Then to say nothing of the ability to transcribe our notes to the tune of the uneven click of the type writer, which we have gained. Stenography is the shortened path to success, andwe have passed the hrst mile post to the town of efficiency; there remains but one more. Sincere, condeent, surefooted and willing we will return next year in the name of Education. STENOGRAPHY CLASS UNDERGRADUATES BRANDHORST, DJIARHARET. . . . CARL, Lows ............ CLEMENTS, FANNY .......... DEARMOND, 1.01.11. . . . . . . . .. PIECES,B.F................ FLANNERY, RICHARD. . . . . , . . GEIS, IVIARGUERITE .......... GERBER, RALPH. . . . . . . . . . .. GRAD, ROSE ,,,,,, BACMIS, 11.11.1132. BARBOUR K111 111.1121 UERITE . BAI' 1:11, IRENE .............. BIRKIGT, 11:1.511: D.. . . . . . .. FITZPATRICK, j171.1.1 A ........ GRAF, GERTRUDE 13.. . . J HAMBERG, FREDERICK W ..... HAYES. BHRYI. M ........... HAYES, 1311155115 ....... HOOD 1111111111111. .. HOWARD, 11.111435 F ...... KRUSE. WALTER H .......... LEFFLER, 15115.1 111. GRUENER, ALMA. . . , . . , . . . . . KRAMER, HARRY ............ LEMKER,RD HIRSCHBERMICR, WALTER 1X . . ACADEMIC GRADUATES .Eighth and Fisher. 905 W. Ninth St. 1017 Poplar St. .1306 Central Ave. .3863 1321136118. St. .1011 Rittenhous 51. 11127 WeaIey St. .Frceman Am. 700 Richmond St. 1112600111011 SI. Clark SI. .937 Clark St. COMMERCIAL .1510 Freeman 1111. .1022 Linn St. 12 1V. Sevemh St. .1131 Manna Ave. 1047 COHSidinE Ana .1037 Freeman Ave. 603 Hawthorne Ave. 608 Cutter S1. 608 Cutler St. .831 Armory Ave. 72011'. Ninth St. ..95-1 Richmond St. .3027 Cienway Ave. . .9915 11'. Cm1r1 St. NIALONEY, MATHEW ......... N11121:, 5.11:1. ............... MILLER,DORA............. MUELLER, EVELYN ......... NAISH, SYLVIA ...... . . . . . NICKELSON, SUSAN. . . . . . . . .. NIEMEYER, ALBERT. . . . . . , .. PLATT, VERNA GRADUATES LEVI, PERIN l. .............. . . .927 XV. Seventh St. MAPPES WILLIAM C? ..755 W'. Ninth Si. .153Jr Jones St. .2452 XVarsnw Ave. .910 XV. Court 51'. .1015 Baymillcr St. .2543 Kinkaid St. .015 Richmond St. . .733 Armory Ave. . .1006 Baymiller St. . .415 Elizabeth St. NIALONE, IDALI-ZEN ....... M ARK JULIUSH MASCHVIFYER E112A:131T1-1XY.. MCDONOUUH, MABEL 11.. . . . SCT-TIRMER, FRANK 1-1.. . . . . . . . SCHOPMEYER, ALPHONSE R.. . 81.111121, EDWARD JHIIN. . . . . .. STROUSE, ADA 15.. . . . . . WEDDENDORF, ELSIE F... . . . . VVHITE, RUSSELL. . . ROLF, ALMA ................ STAFF.-1N,j.ED.. . , , . . .... 11111115, ROBERT ........... VVIILENBORG, FRANK G ..... .712 W. Seventh St. .929 W. Ninth St. .VVadc St. 816 Court Ave. 723 Hopkins St. .Public Library. .3113 Harrison Ave. .833 11'. Eighth St. 838 Clark St. .951 Armory Ave. 807 Pur'ceu Ave, P. 312 Portland Aw. 1 12-1 Sherman A-YC. .AUFDIZRHEIDE, LORETTA. . BAC'HMAN, EVELYN. . . . . . . . . . . BERNITT, IVlARlli. . . . . . . . . . . . BLAIR, LENA. . . , . . . ., ...... BLA'I'T, RUTH. . .. .. . . BRALEY, ANNA. . . . . . . . . . , .. CROLLEY, LENA .......... DAGANER, EDNA. , . . DRURY, ROSE ........... FRIEDMAN, SAM D ........ HANDEL, HARRY G. . . , . . . .. HARRIS, BELLE. . . . HEYMES,ANNA. , , HUNT, ALBERT G ........ JUNGCLAS, EDWIN D.. . . JUNIUS,J1:NNIE .......... KANE, KATHRYN ......... KUHN, ALBERT J ......... KUHN, WALTER J,. , . . . . . . . . LUKIUTZ, R0513 .......... .1042 W. Liberty St. STENOGRAPHY GRADUATES 930 Clinum SL. 1572 Freeman Ave. .446 Bank St Anna Louise Inn. 702 Armory Ave. .550 Hopkins St. 714 Belts St. 720 Barr St. 800 Richmond St. .2165 Sohn St. 916 Richmond St. .1007 W. Liberty St. 2476 Warsaw Ave. .042 Bctts Al. 3098 W. Sixth St. .850 Hathaway St. 1785 Denham St. .1785 Denham St. . .418 Richmond 8L. M.wmn;kmx, Mlcnucmas. TVIARQL'IH, MILLmELJ. . NIILLEK, NIARM. . . . . . . . . . .. MUELLER, ANNA . NABERHAUS, ADM. PERRY. JOSEPH S ....... SANDERS, HELEN M ....... SARHIENT. GEURHE ........ SCHULTE, FRED ........... SIMON, JULIUS. . . . . , . TIIELEN, WILLIAM VULK, CHARLES. . . . Vnw 1-3,qu Jim CORIVVH Wuull, ICLMER. . XX'ns'mIiHiR. HLICXN j.. . . .. XVHITE, HAIU ILD j ......... WHITE, KATH 1: RD: I-; ,,,,,,, XK'IDMMER, 01mm. R. . . . , . . VVIJCDILRECIIT, Likwn . . . . . . . . . .1210 Bremen St. .1008 fhjhl SI, . l911 Baymillcr St. 1023 Hurriwn AVE. H42 Kenyon Aw. 050 th St. 1039 Freeman AYE. .1010 Sargent St. X-Vashington and Yost .913 Mound Si. . . .424 Elizabeth St. .3316 Hillside Ave. 1520 Jmlcs $1. 1028 KY. Seventh St. IHZG XV. Liberty St. .1028, W. SL'YUIIHI Si. 434' Arnwry AVG. .01 U KirI'K-rt AYU. .323 Poplar H1. In Honor of the E. S. V Boosters. Contest had not cropped out of Bill Molloy,s fertile mind before January. But like humans we always wish for more. Bill Molloy Business Manager of Sophomore Latin, was the father of the movement and we are pleased to say that to him go the honors 0f the first place in the percentage of being the best little Evening School Voice booster in our tanks. Bill said ttLeti-a start a Subscription Contest, everybody voted ttAyd' and then Bill got to hustling and nosed the tape at a percentage of 108. Saul Mark, Business Manager of the Mighty Seniors, slid in home with a batting average of 100. and Perrin Levy. Business Manager in one of the Commer- cial classes tugged in prohts a little below par, to be exact, 86 per cent, and those boys worked. Miss Norma Weiss, Business Manager of one of the stenographic classes put in some mighty hard licks, hut sorry to say she wasxft able to nose in on the honors, but her work certainly merits mention. Come on, fellows, letts make the 1915 Subscription Contest a club, and we'll Pall it the Evening School Voice Boosters. Make everybody know that the HEZlEMtHg School Voice was the hrst night school paper in the WORLD, and the veteran in the held. Viva La HEI'mlillg School Vuirr. the greatest Iittte paper that ever went to press. Everybody, Three cheers for the Even- ing School. Three Cheers for the three champion boosters, Bill Molloy, Saul Mark and Perrin Levy. EHE only regret we have to enter on this page 01' in this subject is that our Subscription HIGH SCHOOL AND THE AMERICAN GIRL. Evelyn Moeller DUClTlUN is the method used by the human race to enable its members to participate in intellectual and moral inheritance. It is the outgrowth of the civilization and culture of the generations pre- ceding it. In ancient times people did not think it necev's'ary to educate themselves. and it was the general npinion that to be able to read and write were accumplishments suitable to the clergy and not worthy of attainment hy anynue else. Gradually, with the extension of educational faciliticx, the desire for knowledge was awakened, and the influence of education began to be manifest In the awakening people found that education meant thciency and accomplishment t0 the human race as well as a benefit to it. We, today, realize the importance of education and spare no effort to Obtain whatever morsel of light we can acquire. Up to 1821 we find the only sources of education open to girls were convents. In these they learned 110 more them to read and write. The first high schm :l in the United States was established in Boston, in 1821. Su large was. the attend- ance that one school could not accommodate the applicants, and the upper gradea of the common whnnla' Were expanded to meet the needs of the girlx This indicated a situation which called for and caused the establishment of this type of school all over the country. The educatieu of girls 011 a basis of the same general inatructiun as that uf boys began along in the latter part Of the Nineteenth Century, and the movement became m strong that at present equal nppnr- tunities are offered tn both sexes. For a great many tears our ancestors dreamed ml the time when the manifold advantageS of an education would be possible 1'01- allt tlDI-eams are the spirit of realityf' and we. this present generation, are reaping the Imlity which our ancesturs enjoyed only in Spirit. From the time of her formation as 21 untion America has faced the problem of educational progresu, zmd nuw the great matter-of-faet, busy. practical public l'etjngflllZL'S the value of education. It knows that the welfare nf the race depends upon the enlightened conditions nf its. members. There are still 21 few people, however, who argue that while a grammar hchuml training is necemnry for girla a high schnul education is not essential. The real test of the value Of a high school education is the help it gives in fitting those Who possess it for the active duties of life. Education strenghthens selierespect, develops Strength of purpose, builds character. Knowledge is essential to life, and the more knowledge gained by the human race the greater the benefit to mankind. That education is all that is here represented is an accepted fact. Many people conclude that because of the probability Of marriage, it is not necessary for a girl to receive a high school education. But to my inihd it is this very probability that makes such an education essential. On what doeS the strength and welfare of the nation depend? The whole future of the Republic is governed by the hand of woman. It has been said with truth that hthe hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that 111163 the world? And can it he said with reason that in educating the head that rules those hands we make them less capabIe of fulhihng their mission? It is a mistake to held that high school makes a girl more critical of men or less inclined toward marriage. On the contrary, a high school education gives her the founda- tion for a kcenet insight into the realities of existence and makes her better able to recognize and assume the responsi- bilities of life. The most trying time of a g-irPs life comes at or about the age she is or should be receiving her high school educa- tion. During these years she moulds the character which later plays a part in the upbringing Of the race. She is preparing herself not merely for her own life, but that of her Children and their infinenee upon succeeding genera- tions. It is true that a womaifs duty is to make home a place Of. health and'beauty; but her dut3r ends not'there. The matter of food, of clothing, of care for physical comfort and welI-heing, are a part of her task only; aside from these she must provide her family With the conditions of right and bright living, and, above ah, she muet see to the refmement of her children: she must use her intetligence t0 mould and shape their ideas and thoughts upon the things worth while in life. Do you think education hts or unfite her for thie highest duty of all? XVould education make her more fit or less lit 10 exercise properly all Of the duties Which devolve upon the real woman, upon The builder of homes and nations? She should be given every opportunity to train her mind and cultivate her intelligence, to the end that she properly ntFlll her lifets mission of giving to the nation a heritage of worthy sons and daughtersia foundatieu on which the future welfare of our country depends. LIFE, LIBERTY AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Dora Miller ANY YEARS AGO the Persian, Omar. dreamed in his garden and asked of Nature, lWVhy, without asking, whither hurried hence, And, without asking, hither hurried whence? And throughout all the ages we have been asking of our- selves and all the world about useth'v are we here? He know not. And yet, with eager eyes; we ever seek that phantom will-ot-the-wisp, Happiness. lVe have strikes, social, political and religions relnrrm, and revolutions, which tend to better conditions and lead to happiness. Re have statesmen, geniuses, and martyr- hcroes, who struggle and suffer to hear us nearer to our desire YYe have libraries, hospitals and charitable institu- tions established. All these do we have to aid 11:: in our pursuit of happiness. Yet, sometimes, when we overlook our own little per- sonal pleasures and successes; when we face conditions as they really are ; when we behold demoralized oolitics. unjust economic conditions, vaerty and ignorance, we ask of 0111'- selves. Have we succeeded? Success follows concentrated effort. is it not strange, then, that the time-worn phrase. HUllited we stand, divided we tall,U appears to be 50 little heeded? When one is seriously ill, and a commutation is called, the patient is not treated in accordance with the incli- Yidual ideas of each physician, hut in aeeortlnnce with the decision of all. .Xnd in the struggle for existence to which the pursuit of happiness ha: been reduced, is it not just 215 logical to co-operate, to have 21 mutual understanding? Man realized this several centuries ago. And realiiecl, too, that constitutional government is the one true means of cooperative endeavor. In 1789 we established a govern- ment which has since been dignified by one of our greatest statesmen as a llgovernment of the people, by the people, and for the people? In 1863 we concluded that the colored slaves were really people, and now we have almost decided that women are also people. With co-operation establiuhed, we may ask ourselves the question, How can we brst co-Op- crate to secure happiness? Up to this time man has coeoperated and attempted to improve conditions, and he has not had the power to accom- plish more because the mother has not taught the child that power. l The hand that rocks the cradle rules the worldf And the werld will be educated or ignorant, moral or immoral, good or bad, as that hand guides in the light of knowledge or gropes in unconscious blindness. In the pioneer days, woman was a helpnmte to man in his struggle for maintenance. She worked and suffered equally with him. Gradually, as permanent settlements were established, womanls interest centered in the home, and her time and energy were employed in the many and difli- cult household dutiea She had little time for mental devel- opment. Thus, in the Nineteenth Century, the sphere of woman was measured by the four walls of home. Outside Of these she dared iiot venture She lived under the impression that she wzm blessed with the highest and noblest 0f professions, the perpetuation of the race, and no more was. required of her. Her spare time was devoted to dressing up and looking attractive. This is not surprising, for, indeed, there was little else for her to do, since she was not expected to he informed on any live topic; and, not being ineluded in civic discussions, she clid not interest herself in the questions of the day. As a result of this the only subjects left for her t0 discuss were the petty details of home. Hence, She acquired a superhcial way of thinking, and this very ignorance weake ened her powers of resistance against outside influences. Things. have Changed. VVitll the opening of the schools and colleges to women there came a new epochein her en- lightenment. Women doctors were a necessity in foreign missions, and positions as teachers were offered to them, which showed the world that their co-operation was neces- sary in Order to succeed in the pursuit of happiness. Since then women have made great strides in the indus- trial arena, until now almost every line of endeavor is open to them, and they are accepted as eligible members' in the industrial game. Thus the very economic pressure which forced women into the world has made them economically independent. They realize that they have entered into a new Sphere of activity. surrounded by an environment clearer, more Vital than ever before. They are no longer content to be consumers Only. They are no longer content to be petted, pampered zind dependent. As economic factors, they are gradually reali7ing their inde- pendent position, and this realization has foreed the world to behold the REAL XVOMA Ni A woman who will realize the greatness of motherhood 2L5 never before. She will not enter blindly into this greatest of vocatione She will realize the nobility and responsibility of that wondrous taskithe guiding and molding of the char- acter OF her children and, through them, the character of the world. She will umlerstaml the necessity of a Cullege training to help her in her inspiring work She will not dare to take into her hands the moral character and pl'lyRit'Ell wellibeing of human life without having a comprehensive lmmvleclqc of how to handle them, in order to bring forth the best regultst She Will conceive the family as part of a Phain which is 110 stronger than the weakest link, Therefore. she will insist that the father of her children be physically, mentally and morally ht for fatherhood, and she will not undertake motherhood unless likewise Ht She will embody in her sons the idea that they must be 215 morally and physivally clean as her daughters. In all her thinking hours will she be an active sucial force. Even when confined to her home. she will take a broad, human interest in bmial conditions outside its walla in order better to educate her 90115 and daughters in the principle of true citizenship, Her splendid human qualities will predominate. She will gradually overcome the qualities which are attributed to women, and termed inherently feminine. hut unjustly 50, for they are simply the result of training and environment. Vx'oman will be a potent element in the great alchemy of progress. Comrades all, in the light of a great understanding, they will tiud strength in hearing their share of lifela burden, and in true co-upemtimi. 111 so doing mankind will tramform Happiness from a phantomelike willroiithe-wisp into a solid: emluring 21nd Etiljstantial realityv THE VALUE OF AN EDUCATION. Robert White. HAT is the value of an education? This important question can be aliSwered in but one way : It enables one to take advantage of afforded opportunities. Viewing Education from this. angle. we may see that it especially affects those activities which minister directly to self-preservation; those activities Which by secur- ing the necessaries of life indirectly minister to seli-preservae tion; those activities which are involved in the maintaining of proper social and political relations; and, Finally, those miscellaneous activities which make up the leisure part of life devoted to the gratification of the tastes and feelings. It is the general and common idea that money is the greatest asset to man in this Work; but thia is wroiig. Money and education go hand in hand; but money to a man Without the proper education means little in the wav of business success. On the other hand, education without money is an entirely different proposition, for a man who has the wherewithal in mental capacity to hold his own always has. a better Chance for n step further along the road to success than his competitor who is lacking in educational qualihcations. t All of our industries would cease were it not for that information which men begin to acquire as they best may after their education is said to he finished. illustrating that a matte. education in certain walks of life is not obtained through books It is the education we have acquired that enables us to take care of ourserves. A thorough drilling in Latin or Greek is insisted on, not because of the intrinsic value of those languages, but that one may not be disgraced by being ignorant'ot them, that he may have the education of a gentleman, establishing for himself a social position and consequently bringing him respect The question at issue, we contend, is of such transe cendeut moment that it is 1101:. a question of whether such or such knowledge is of worth, but what is its relative worth. A young man who has faithfully applied himself at col- lege and has secured the henehts of his course has the ability to acquire knowledge to a much greater extent than his fellowrman Who has not had the Opportunity to take up a course in an advanced educational institution. How often is it said by parents! My present condition is owing to the fact that I did not receive a good education; but I can assure you that my children shall have the best education it I can possibly see my way clear to furnish the necessary capital for it. Education once acquired cannot be taken from you; money can. Let us try to imagine contrasted pictures of two men, one with money and no education and the other with education and little or no money. We Will admit that the unexpected things are occurring daily, and to this we will suppose that the man with the large amount of money has, through some misfortune, lost his last penny. Can you imagine his predicament? Pennilese: and without an educate tion, I must say we can do nothing but pity this unfortunate man. On the other hand, the man who has striven for and has obtained a good education and now poesesueh the great est asset of mankind, 113.5 the chance Of about a hundred to one of making his mark in the world over his unfortunate brother, who, possibly through his own neglect or the neg- lect of others, was not given the opportunity of securing an education. Therefore; we can say, Education i9. power. Did you ever visit a police court and note the type of people who are brought before the bar of justice for petty offenses 0f immorality and kindred charges? Study their features and personalities and then judge for yourself whether this Class of people show the type of intellectuality or show the marks of a good education. Needless to say the answer is N07, 'lYlIzit has caused the downfall of these poor unfortunates? He can only answer by saying. a lack of education, which means an inability to distinguish for them- selves the difference between right and wrong, and in most cases we will find that they have been dominated by a will stronger than their own. These people are to he pitiecl and looked upon with sympathy. Possibly the chance was not afforded them to obtain an early education, and we see in these cases the results Of the lack of an education. A position may often be open to a very accomplished man; but if he does not possess certain degrees showing that he has satisfactorily completed specified courses, he stands; to lose what might have been a glorious opportunity. In seeking a. position the first question powihly that an employer will put before the applicant is, llHow far did you go in school? and it you ate a high school graduate you will not hang your head, but will realize with 21 keen and eager conception that 3011- application for the position is likely to be very fawnrnbly ecansiderecl; but if you should tell him that you were only able to complete the fifth or sixth grade in a public SCl'LOOl, your attitude and conversa- tion from thence on will he of a different nature. Hr 0ft- times you may read while scanning the newspapem in the columns of Help Xlianted, ix young man or woman of good morals to take a responsible position in a growing concern: high school graduate preferred; or, None other than :1 high gchool graduate need upply This plainly shows that the merchants and business men of today diserimiimte when it CHlllCH to employing men and women to whom they must entrust their business. The employer feels at the time he employs a person who has had a good education that both he and the employee will be the benefactors. Education cannot be bought; it must be acquired liy close application. It leads to a higher moral plane in life. I realize, and must admit before going any farther, that the Circumstances of a good many of our young men and women of today do not permit their entering the Day High School, and in some instances there is not even the Chance to remain in the public school as far as the eighth grade. Many are compelled by circumstances that in some casca are most pressing and very unpleasant, to face the world at an early age in life to support the home. Taking the last mentioned into consideration, why does a man who has had the aforesaid conditione to contend with come back to attend the Night High Schools? He comes to acquire an education, which he realizes he must have to combat with those things in everyday life which heretofore have proven too much for his weak 21nd uneducated abilities The demand for a turn therance of an education ha been 21 means of the establish- ment of our University courses at night. I dare say that there are many men and women who realize what an education has meant to them in this world. 'What they have accomplished, what they have acquired, and what they now possess7 has come through this great Chan, 11e1 of education. 011 the other hand, one feels as though he were justified in saying that there may be a larger number of men and women who realize what an education would have meant to them had they had the opportunity of Obtaining one. So it is to the men and women of 011T cities and country who have given themselves up to the betterment of our system .of education that we owe more than words can express for their endeavoring to overcome the question of what an education would have meant to YOU or to me, to the question of What an education has meant to you or me. and it is through these endeavors that the establisI-iment of our Night High Schools has been made possible, As a conclusion, may I say with emphasis that there is no excuse that may with reason he offered by the young man or woman of today for not obtaining an education, but still you hear a great many of them say that they cannot 2130111 to go to school in the day time, but have to work fot' a livelihood. This is true in the case of nearly every gradu- ate from our school, who. though forced to work for a living, still take advantage of the great and glorious opportunity that our generous city provides for those who, though similariy situated, still have the opportunity of receiving a University degree. Then may we say that education saves us from evil, secures for us good and is conducive to our happiness. A young man or woman can obtain an education if he or she is willing to pay the price. Forward the Night Brigade! Embrarc opportunity! 1 1 HARVEST. Dare 1 demand, a having sinnedJ That Retribution sleep? Do not flu .YU'ZUH'J' 0f rim mind The whirlwind Map? Dare I expect from Flagrant deed Aught but a shameful score? Is not the Imr'z'mt a5 HM spud Far'm'm'umnr? Forcz'crmm'e? iSUSIE M. BEST. ADVERTISEMENTS 9501223 512 195A: $00K: made 651 Young and Carl TIFFANYTONE PHOTOS wwwmww$w$$$mm$mwwwwwww Vine and Seventh Streets I Night Law School r Y. M. C. A. Cincinnati, Ohio. Advantages of Law Jtudy The successful law student has open to him, in addition to a most honored profession, numberless doors of oppmlunily. The value of such training is apparent to every business man, the banker, trustees of estates, ieal estate men, insurance men and credit men. The Regular Three:Years Course in the Y. M. C. A. Night Law School Prepares for the practice of law. Graduates Ieceive the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The One: Year Special Course Gives a thorough knowledge of the law so essential to a successful business career. The speqal students receive credit for one year of the regular course, Students me the Law Library and Gymnasium zaz'tlloztt cuiciz'z'z'mml 6051'. Twenty-Second Year opens in Jeptember Catalogue mailed on application. N ight Law School Y. M. C. A. Cincinnati, 0. Seventh and Walnut ..- -t... -W.--.- - - y-n-U-n-..-.,-u-. -x -.-....- .-..,- .... - .-.,- .-.4- .... i . : L e a r 11 a t N l g ht : THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO CASES OF SICKNESS AND MINOR AC- ! For the beneflt of ambitious young men . CIDENTS HAVE BEEN TREATED IN THE and women Who are employed during the ! UNION CENTRAL BUILDING EMERG- day, the night school is in session on Mon- ENCY HOSPITAL. day, Wednesday and Friday nighls. Individual instruction in Modem Book- f Up f0 May18.1914 . from the time the keeping. Commercial Arithmetic Penman- ! :ispltal was oPenedm September, 1915. . . 6 Company 5 employees, more than ship, Ben Pllman Shorthand, Slenotypy, five-hundred in number, aretrealedfrec. . Touch Typewriling and Business COHCS- g Tenants and others are charged thecus- I . . . tomary fees for such medical service. i Pondence' SUbleCts elective. i The hospital has three beds and is thor- 5 The Campbell School is noted for thor- 6 oughly equipped. 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