Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Bettenis Library One of the most valuable gifts which Wood- ward has received is that given by Mr. Bettens, con- sisting of the sixteen hundred volumes Which once belonged to his mother. The volumes, as classified by Mr. Bettens, now comprise the Louise E. Bettens Library Which has been installed in the Graduatesl Alcove. In the first group are two hundred and one volumes of poetry and plays. Another group in- cludes ninety volumes of Greek literature. There are twelve volumes of Latin literature among which are a few translations. Included in the one hundred and eighty volumes of essays, biographies and books of philosophy are Boswellts Life of Johnson; Martin Luther; The Man and His Works; Letters of Lord Chesterfield; and Life of William E. Gladstone. There are two hundred and sixty volumes of prose Works of imagination including those of Scott, Dickens, Poe, Hawthorne, Thackeray and Hugo. We find eighty-five volumes of historical works. Besides the books already mentioned there are ninety-four volumes classified as miscelaaneous including Ways of Nature by John Burroughs; a 15 revised edition of The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table; Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature, brought together by Edward T. Mason; and Weird Tales by Hoffman. There are two hundred and thirteen volumes on painting, sculpture and architecture from Which a pupil can get a very good knowledge of the works of the great masters. With the help of these he can see seven of the greatest art museums of the world without leaving Woodward. Then there are twenty-three volumes which illustrate well the art of bookbinding, including An Historical Sketch of Bookbinding by T. S. Prideaux, who was one of the foremost hookbind- ers. Others Which illustrate this form of art are The Pilgrim of Hope, Fables Choises and The Tales of Genz'z'. The library was given to Woodward by a former graduate in memory of a loving, self-sacrificing mother through whose strenuous efforts he was enabled to attend high school. The library stands as an inspiration to all present and future pupils of Woodward. It will help them to realize the great meaning of the word ttWoodward? GLADYS KLOAK, t20