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THE JEWISH STUDENT

BY LEON FERARU.

The morning prayer was not ye t
And the unexpected happened. The
finished in the neat little chapel con • ridiculed young man talked. At first
tiguous to the class room where Brod - the boys did not grasp it. It was some-
sky waited for the return of his fellow thing now and strange to them Lit-
scholars. Ile did not live on the col • tle by little, however, the meaning of
lege campus, but came each mornin g the words grew clearer and damn
from town, where a poor and mee k And the monster was tamed. The
dry goods peddler rented him a room mockery ceased and the smiles faded
and the endless occasion to study mis away. A strained attention folloved
ery at first hand. So it always hap . the Philippic, which changed toward
petted that he had to wait a few min . the end Into a quiet but heroic tale
utee in the empty room on whose wall 9 like a popular epopee.
"All right; I will talk. It is a blase.
the blackboards seem to have put a n
tog
be like you, near your deat
eterns? r...,arlIng. The mairryNet.,
Of the etudents chanting the religious parents; tus.s...Lilt, you return each
your life easy
hymns every morning made the only vacation and who
Jewish student in Tarrington college and comfortable, who p a te care of and
feel lonesime In the midst of a world interest themselves in youf education
which he tried to understand and for It is a blessing to be a son •..if your
which ho certainly had great sym- country, to have your rights tufo I I b.
pathy. The difference in creeds, how- erties. But you cannot understlit.,;d
ever, always aroused In his soul a what curse has made me leave mt
wish that all belief would be unified native country. In Russia the univer-
for the sake of universal love.
oities accept only a small percentage
Brodsky stood at the window which of Jewish students. My father is poor
looked out on the campus, luxuriously and he could not afford to send me to
ornamented with trees, lawns and France or Germany or Switzerland. I
flowers, and majestically surrounded Was thirsty for knowledge; I longed
by stone buildings whose Gothic style for my share of instruction, of happi-
recalled another century of odd history ness; I wanted to learn more."
Ile felt forlorn and forgotten, for from
Brodsky stopped, exhausted, for a
his first medium—as far as America moment. lie drew a long breath. Ile
is from Russia. His high school days was now calm and his narration look
In the city which Ma parents are still a different course.
hoping to leave when better times will
"I decided to come to America.
allow the boy to call them never fell
into oblivion, and he saw them in hie
mind's eye as though all were happen-
ing under his glances at that very mo-
ment.
Here he was at ease when the pro-
Visitors preached their regular gospel
of light. Prejudice did not color their
teaching and marks were not given
with partiality when they had to rec-
ompense the task of a Jew or of a
Gentile. The instructors were kind
and good-hearted; he had friends
among them; he had their warm ap-
preciation for his general demeanor
and he never could compare them
with his previous masters, who to him
seemed to be executioners.
As for his colleagues, he could not
complain of them; they never hurt his
feelings. On the contrary, they had
a certain gentleness In their behavior
towards him; talked to him with defer-
ence and care, for his assistance on
many occasions when a scholarship
was at stake and helped hint by their
discretion to hide his needs and sor-
rows. But there was something which
awoke in Brodsky's thoughts the sus-
picion that his fellow students look at
him with a bit of ridicule; that they
make fun of him behind his back. lie
knew the cause of it, as he had sev-
eral times become aware of the secret
merriment he caused by simply re
citing a lesson or speaking to some-
body.
His very pronounced foreign intona-
tion. his poor English, acquired in the

There, I knew, prejudice cannot dwell
In the midst of a generous and great
people. I had the Image of Liberty
before me as I thought of these bless-
ed shores—Liberty with her gesture
of welcome as she greets every immi-
grant with her torch outstretched to-
ward the immensity of the waves. I
was sure that here I would find shelter
and the opportunity to gain more cul-
ture, a healthier education and a
broader conception of humanity."
The story was not common. The
whole class anxiously waited for the
end of Brodsky's speech.

York. I saved up a lIttleinoney with
which I could start my studies and I
came here to this college! ■ I give les-
sons in town. I am happy that the
torch of light is now burning for me,
too.. It is so terrible to grop in dark-
ness. I sometimes wish I were a bet
ter pupil; I want to deserve the good

"I had my traveling money, which
made my traveling possible. I kissed
my mother, my father and my two sin-
ters good by. I shall never forget the
moment as the train pulled out of my
native town. My mother fainted, my
sisters were In tears and father could
baldly keep his temper. My journey
was long. I passed almost the entire
continent as though In a dream. I left
llouthampton on a foggy morning and
e ocean rocked my dreams and
h ries for ten days. Then one morn-
i ng 'haw in reality the image which
haunted" e in my dreams—New York
was In sight "

With the closing of the Fresh Air
Camp in September, the Fresh Air
Society closed the most successful
summer season of its history, having
housed 1,652 children during July and
August at its cottages on the Lake
Shore line.
List of Donors:
Thanks arc due the following gen-
erous donors for gifts of food, cloth-

that your great country is doing for
my soul."
The Jewish student sat down. Not
a sound disturbed the silence which
fell upon the class. The boys under-
stood and sympathized with the
thrilling through simple story. And
for the first time the Jewish lad's
accent passed unnoticed.

1,652 Children at Fresh Air Camp
During Summer Season; Many Donors

ing, household necessities, money and
articles of a miscellaneous nature:
Victor Knitting Co., sweaters; Mr.

Albert Zenner, Zenoleurn; National
Biscuit Co., three boxes of cookies
weekly; Mr. and Mrs. H. Farbstein,

60 pounds jelly; Mrs. H. Wineman,
And Brodsky finished almost in a 60 pounds jelly; Mrs. A. Wineman, 60
whisper:
pounds jelly; Mr. and Mrs. Julian II.
"It is not a very exceietim
ngstory,I Krolik, scale; Mrs. Henry Wineman.
agree. But to me It vetoed almost electric fan; Mr. and Mrs. A. W.
impossible to get here,'n ■ fhe re I knew Schloss, vegetables; Mr. E. Kaufman,
my thirst for knowledge VIII at last Reading Pa., 50 beds, mattresses,
be quenched. I began to wat;k in the moving •picture machine, 4 slides,
store of one of my relatives fh, New swings and benches; Mrs. Oscar

Rosenberger, Ford touring car (in
memory of her husband, Oscar
Rosenberger); Mr. Eugene Sloman,
weekly treat of games, fruits and
crackerjack; Mr. and Mrs. L Oppen-
beim, Mrs. II. Meisner, Mrs. I. Sahel-
Zen, Mr. Sidney Hart, Miss Frances
Ilart, Mrs. Clarence Enggass, Mrs.

Oscar Rosenberger, Mr. Harry
Brown, Mr. David Welling, Miss
Sarah Bregstone, Miss Mary Vine-

berg, Miss Jane Brown, Miss Flor-
ence Brown, Mrs. Simon Masor, Miss
Sadye Keidan, Mrs. Isadore Frank,
Mrs. Barnicker, Mrs. Milton Sloman,
Mr. Al Horowitz, Mr. Henry Meyers,
Mrs. William Levy, Mrs. Marx and
children; Mrs. Robt. Nederlander, Mr.
Jesse Hirschman, Mr. Herman Velick,
Mr. Louis Granet, Mr. Abe Lipman,
Mrs. I.. Goldman, Mrs. Payne, Mrs.
Goldman, Mrs. M. Meyer, Mrs. Leo-
pold Wineman, Miss Carolyn Wolen-
burgh, Mrs. Sidney Steifel, Miss

Molly Robinson, Mrs. Wolf Kaplan,

Mrs. Max May, Mr. Russell Sloman Freight and cartage
2912
Mrs. B. Wurtzburger, Mr. Maurice Automobile expense
58.66
Stringold, Mrs. M. Goldenberg, Mrs.
utomobile insurance
162.09
Sadie Schwartz, Mrs. Eugene Kopple, Screen
27.75
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacobson, Mrs. Insurance
116.62
Spertner, Mr. Samuel Elkin and Mr. Salaries
1,010.00
Max Elkin, Mt. Clemens, Mich.;
guests of Elkin Hotel, Mt. Clemens;
Mrs. Schatenstein, Columbus, 0.; Number of
children housed for
Lefkofsky
Delicatessen, McMillan
1 114 weeks (860 girls, 792
Grocery Co.; Mr. Billy Traitel, Mr.
boys)
1452
Archie Lapointe, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; Total
number of individuals
1,772
Mrs. Frank Bakrack, Adrian, Mich.; Number of children
per week
143
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fuchs, Airs.
Number of different children.
751
Schulman, Miss Blanche Hart, Mr.
Number of visits of investigation
and Mrs. Robert Loewenberg, Mrs.
made for camp
369
M. Stern, Mrs. Oscar Robinson, Mrs.
Total number of children regis-
S. Glogower, Miss Meyer.
tered
1 443
A detailed report of the Fresh Air Number of different children
Camp for the year 1920 follows:
cared for over 1919
121
Groceries
$1,574.47 Number of individuals over 1919 332
Bread
642.50 The cost per person per week,
Milk, butter, cheese and eggs, 1,120.08
including overhead
$4.38
Meat
261.43 The cost per person per week
Fish
103.05
for food alone
52.10
Ice
27.80
BLANCHE J. HART,
Car fare
336.04
Treasurer,
Household expense
169.00
Dishes
85.16
Bathing suits, middies and
James A. Parsons, counsel to Gov-
bloomers
109.00 ernor Smith, has announced that it
Blankets and linens
631.39 was legally impossible for the Gov-
Laundry
376.37 e rnor to call an extraordinary ses-
Shoe repair (refunded by
sion of the Legislature in time to
United Jewish Charities).,
6.00 pass a law changing primary day this
Medical
31.00 year from the date of September 14,
Telephone
17.55 fixed by the Legislature at the reg-
Heat and light
160.95 ular session. That day happens to
Repairs
731.26 be part of Rosh Hashono.

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two years since he had landed, had a

great deal to do with the sudden gay.
sty of the entire class every time
Brodsky was called upon to recite his
well-prepared lesson. A stifled laugh-
ter, a whispered allusion, a general
movement on the benches, an inter-
change of signs. very often suppressed
by the amazed and angry glances of
the teacher, was wont to disturb the
whole room.
As he knew his innocence In this
rather uncomfortable situation, and as
he understod that at present he could
do nothing to Improve matters, Brod-
sky had a hard time trying to drive
from his brain the burning thoughts
which pained him.
The last hymn WAR sung and the
long line of fresh and sturdy young
men began to MI the class room. The
boys were happy and their athletic
statures radiated health and hope.
Some of them had clear eyes, some
of them already had the signs of fu-
ture tempests. As the great New Eng-
land college had a wide reputation the
western cities sent most of their young
men to this well-known Institution.
The young men took thole places and
the whole class In an uproar of shout-
ing, laughing and talking. waited for
the arrival of Dr. Benton. professor
of ethics, who usually was late in the
morning.
"Hey. Townsend, how was the

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A giant with dark hair and sun•
burned face arose from his seat. It
was the captain of the baseball team,
who did not want to be asked about
yesterday's sorry defeat, and who
wanted to know who was the clues-
Boner.
"Is It you, Bob? Don't try to get
funny!"
Brodsky, seated in the first row,
near a serious and studious man, with
a blooming face and two blue eyes
like two blue flowers, always floating
In a dew of tears, spoke quietly with
him about the day's lesson. The Gen-
tile student was a kind comrade, a

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case of the better grades of furniture—an indi-
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qualities, that are designed for a lifetime of
service.
It is this fact which makes our great Expan-
sion Sale so important, for we offer the finest
products at radical reductions. Berkey & Gay,
Karpen & Bro., Luce Furniture Co., and other
makers of equal standing are represented in the
general downward sweep.
Not only do we offer this splendid furniture
at greatly reduced prices, but we offer it on the
usual Standard Plan basis, giving you 30 weeks
to pay, with no interest charges and no inves-
tigation fee.
The opportunity is most exceptional, being
of especial significance t o newlyweds and
others buying complete home outfits.

companion in the class room and a co-

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worker in the library. Their relation
was tar from friendship, but it had
the color of a common understanding.
and the same interests In their stud-
ies developed a taste for the some
topics of conversation.
"It looks as though Dr. Benton is
not coming," said Thorne, Brodsky's
neighbor. "He forgets to telephone."
"A queer man, Professor Benton,
isn't he?" asked Brodsky. And at the
same time he turned his bead to look
at Townsend as he stood there angrily
facing Bob. Townsend caught Brod-
sky's wholly innocent glance. and ,
glad of any target for his ill humor,
offensively demanded of him:
"What are you looking at, Brod-
sky!"
Brodsky did not answer, but made a
gesture as though saying he meant
no harm In looking at him. But the
boys, excited by the "start" of a quer
rel which promised to be Interesting,
began to shout that Brodsky make ex-
planation..

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"Make him talk!" cried it tall, thin.
red-haired fellow.
This proposal seemed to please the
whole gathering exceeding'''. They
cried In great agitation that Brodsky
must talk. The angry baseball cal).
lain began to smile. He understood
where the joke lay In compelling the
Jew to talk, and the whole class wore
the same smile that wreathed Town-

send's sunburned face. Thome tried
to take his schoolmate's Part, but
Brodsky begged him not to Interfere.
Then, turning to the boys' h e chal-
longed their provocation.
"You want me to talk? All right. I
will talk." His speech wat, sharp and
• firmness was depleted / I ,,,
hth
right
Ilia eyes flashed and wit_,
band be gestured menacinfq•
The class was still In good spirits.
The captain of the team augmented
the happy disposit , ea of his Colleagues
by the exclamation, •i g ni• and talk
load, so we can all heart"

The market is flooded with cheap
furniture. Manufacturers and deal-
ers alike are in a near-panic to dis-
pose of their stocks of this slapped-
together furniture. They realize that
such things cannot pass muster in
normal times.

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