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"They do not obtrude their per- sonalities: they state as well as they can the definite facts of a story. . This is the modern canon It will be observed that this elevates the novelist of this school to the rank of a scientific observer. His business is to lay before the reader the re- sults, not of his moral theories, not And passes silently by. of his socially constructed ideas, not even of his generous impulses nor even of his imagination, but simply THE JUNIOR BILL OF RIGHTS ... the results of his observations in life."
This is the underlying principle of the two novels.
It is well, indeed, that Ford has clarified his attitude, for there is vagueness enough in the style, mood and plot of the novels. Despite this laxity of expression, there are several memorable passages in the
books. Especially is the description of a dying man in "No More Parades."
vivid
It is , generally Ford's scoffing cynicism-sporadic though it may be -that infuses the novels with a. baffling sense of obscurity. In strik- ing contrast is the appropriateness of the conversation, which is just precisely adapted to the time and conditions of its utterance. This same consistency Is revealed in The
Half Moon, an earlier novel, which contains an entirely different type of substance, suited to an entirely different situation.
questionably achieved distinction. A CALMER.
(Psendonym)
-Alan Klein, Jr. 5.
STUDIES IN CONTRAST.
The game was approaching final- ity One point behind-a minute to igo-the intense struggle. " The star -desperately-shoots the length of the floor. Swish-a clean shot- the whistle-Victory!
Back in the classroom the next day, the Star was struggling to recite the binominal theorem.
The battle continued in all its ferocity. Men were falling like cattle in a house of carnage.
Behind the lines Hegel was dis- cussing the problem of the Objective Idea.
-Alan Klein, Jr. 5.
HALF-MOONS.
1
like half-moons better than full moons,
Away up in the blue sky, For the half-moons laugh so merrily, And the full moon only grins shy.
And the half-moon rocks in its merriment,
'Till it almost falls from the sky; But the big full moon just holds its peace,
-Louise Staley, Jr. 14.
Oh, yes, we have freshman rules at Normal, only they have received the name, "Junior Bill of Rights." But I think "Senior Bill of Rights" wonld be a more appropriate name because of course, the Seniors have the rights while the Juniors pay the bill.
1 However, good sportsmanship is two ! the slogan, and, with very few excep- tions, this has not been broken. think it is one of the best tests of the sportsmanship of the Juniors, as well as the Seniors, and already it has shown that the greater part of the students at Normal are just "real sports."
We are wearing yellow bows around our necks every day, and occasionally we wear different colored bows on our hair so that when we are all together we look almost like a
walking rainbow. Then, of course, we address the Seniors as "Miss" and we must never forget to bow. Very often, too, it happens that we reach a door about the same time as a Senior, but it takes only a little extra trouble to hold it open for her. It was funny to - see going around with our names and pictures on a 6x6-inch cardboard pinned on
In these novels, Ford has caught something of the catastrophic chaos of the World War-in fact, of all war. He has dissected and in places even poetized the subtle psychologi- cal reactions of war-madness. With out achieving greatness, he has un- jour backs. As you will imagine, the Seniors took advantage of having our names before them by asking us to carry messages for them, carry books or something of the kind
Another interesting part (the
Seniors say ) is the court. Of course, there are penalties for those who dis- obey the rules, but then I think the Seniors use discretion in inflicting punishment, so that the penalties are not too severe.
As a whole, I think these rules make the Juniors and Seniors more one group and everybody has noticed the good sportsmanship displayed by all. This is just the beginning, how- ever, of the happy relationship which will exist between Juniors and Sen- iors before the year is over.
Elvin Bowen-A Junior.
JUNIOR PRESIDENT TALKS.
How do we like Normal? The answer you get most of the time is, "Oh, it's fine," even though the Juniors, that is, most of them, mean to say more. That seems to be the answer I get from them all. The Seniors, with their "Junior Bill of Rights," formerly known as "Rat Rules," have let us know our places very well. We have been given a square deal by everyone. While we were yet "green" the Seniors very [ willingly lent us a helping hand. In fact, everyone helped us to find our way around our new school, which, for many of us, is our second home. Yes, we consider it our real home now just as the Seniors do. We are will- ing to help in every little thing which we can do for the betterment of the school.
On September 30th our class had its first meeting. An attempt at or- ganization was made. In fact, we got a good start Our president, vice-president, secretary and treas- urer were elected. I was asked to be president. I will do my best, with the help of every Junior-the best that is in me, to please all and help all those who wish it. I thank them all for the honor they have bestowed on me. We have for vice-president, Helen Nicols; for secretary, Loretta Harley, and treasurer, Fred Ward.
At our next meeting, on October 13th, we will select our class song, motto, banner and colors. This will make us a full-fledged class.
-J. Karl Schwartz, Junior 6.
October, 1926
TOWER LIGHT
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TOWER LIGHT
October, 1926
MAKE THE IDEAL REAL.
We are workers at life's loom. The ideals enshrined in our hearts are the patterns which we follow. The noble life has always ideals and visions, stretching far beyond pres- ent attainments. There is a king- domi offered to each one of us; it is the realm of aspiration. In order to be a successful ruler it is necessary to cherish the higher ideals. As the work-a-day garb of the meadow is transformed into beauty by sunset splendor, so in this plodding world of ours the every-day of life may be transformed by the radiance of our ideals. Ideals are the beacon lights which guide us into the harbors of achievement, and lead us onward as did the star the wise men of old. The noble thought must precede the noble deed; the lofty purpose the princely act.
A rainbow spans the sky and while we gaze it fades away. So also the ideals which glow before us in vision hour vanish as we look. As the hriery branch in the garden gathers nourishment unto itself and trans- mutes this into the rose, so the duties of life are transformed through the alchemy of ideals into sublime real- ities. In order to make the ideal real we must cultivate the ability to see the ideal in the actual. This
means living each moment up to our higljest ideal. But often when thel first star pierces the night's dusky l curtain we find the common task of the common day done in the same common way. Our great problem is to transfer the ideal from our hearts into our lives .- Loretta G. Harley, Jr. 11.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Social activities play a very im- portant part in Normal School life. Every month a dance is given for the students. at which all may have a good time and become better ac- quainted.
Once a month we are entertained by a faculty concert. Each organiz- ation, such as the Craft Club, Camp Fire, Girl Scouts and others furnish parties, dances, hikes and entertain- ments.
1 say, Juniors! make haste; join some of these organizations, so you when the Juniors' mothers are here too, may have as good times as we. -Gladys Leister, Sr. 6
RURAL CLUB.
"With a rig-a-jig-jig, and away we go "
Yes, we are on our way toward another prosperous year for the Rural Club.
Although we are very sorry to have lost our adviser, Mr. Hulsizer, we are indeed glad to have Miss Brown with us. We are sure that
she will be an inspiration to each and every member, and we look forward to a very successful year in the Rural Club.
Don't you for one instaut think, dear prospective members, that this Rural Club holds only dry lectures and meetings. We do have speak- ers, but they are most interesting
and highly entertaining. Every month we have a hike. Of course, you know what that means! Camp-
fire! Hot dogs on a hickory stick! Marshmallows, soft and brown! And hot chocolate right out of the kettle. ,Our dances are full of pep. We en- deavor to put on some form of special entertainment at least once every term. The entertainment committee is already at work, and we hope a big time is in store for us at an early date.
Oh, I nearly forgot what we con- sidered the most important event last year-the Husking Bee! Have you ever been to one? Well, don't you dare miss it; it's heaps of fun! I'm sure if you go on one, you will never miss the opportunity to go again.
The Rural Club wishes to greet the incoming Juniors, and may we, with your co-operation, make this the best year that the Rural Club has ever seen.
Come! ye Juniors, and join our ranks !- V. F. '27.
ORCHESTRA NOTES.
The orchestra is looking forward to a promising future this year. We have in the orchestra a greater
variety of instruments than last year. "Variety is the spice of life," so may it be for us.
We are so fortunate as to have in our company a professional player. Through his splendid playing we are spurred on to accomplish greater things as individual players.
But, as you know, to have a worth- while orchestra, we must practice. So we have three practices a week; once a week for stringed instru- ments, another day for wind instru- ments, and the third day the entire orchestra practices.
Already we have had requests to play: one at the dedication of a new school at Cockeysville, and another
We had to decline both offers, be- cause we felt we had not been or- ganized long enough.
Miss Weyforth is orchestra direc- tor. Under her leadership we are sure to be a success this year.
Helen Willard, Sr. 5.
OHI! BOY!
Its, bad enougly when it's "Raining Pitchforks"; but I'll say its pretty rough weather when it comes to "Hailing Street Cars." -Smiles and Giggles.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS.
After a year of most interesting meetings and events, the League of Women voters again called its mem- bers together for its first meeting of the year, in September. A cordial invitation was extended to all those Seniors who desired to join the league and avail themselves of the real pleasures and benefits derived from this club. We had a most wel- come visitor, one to whom we
to hope lend our support. This guest was Miss Lavinia Engel, State Director for the League of Women Voters. Miss
Engel ad- dressed the group in regard to the purposes of the League for the com- ing year, and gave a very interesting account of the way in which to vote. She also addressed the school, un- der the auspices of the League, on the matter of how to vote, and spoke of the mock election which we are planning to have in the school very soon to familiarize the students with the procedure of voting.
Our membership in the League of Women Voters has already greatly increased, and we hope to greet just as many more members at our meet- ings that are to follow. Come out and join with us, for then you will realize why we are glad to be mem- bers of this organization.
Delma Holden, Reporter.
THE JOY THAT SHOULD BE A TEACHER'S. -
You are a artist-not a Burbank with his plants, nor a Corot, who revels in color; but one who works with a metal of infinitely greater value-the mind of a child.
Picture with me, if you will, a studio: Corot stands at his easel watching his rapidly growing crea- tures-trees which will some day de- light many; then let us go to another scene-the schoolroom. In it is a teacher training with measureless care, the mind of a child-a mind wi;ich may, some day, guide thous- ands.
Then can you realize the trust which is the teacher's-the trust not to create a picture which may be de- stroyed by man or ages, but to mold the mind of a child, which endures forever.
Ruskin says "Respect childhood. God makes all things good, man meddles with them and they become evil; yet things would be far worse without this education, and mankind cannot be made by halves "
If we realize, then, the enormity of the teacher's task, should we not delight in learning the best ways to guide a child that he may be edu- cated and so receive the joy which „comes with a knowledge of a work well done.
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TOWER LIGHT
October, 1926
TH
GIRLS' ATHLETICS.
It is no new thing to be told that there will be no /interscholastic games for the girls this year at Nor- mal School. Don't be discouraged, it is a time in which the best sports- manlike side of every one is called forth. . Put your whole hearts and souls into your section games, and into your year games and make them
count. Come out to the different practices with the same enthusiasm as you have shown before. After all, it is our school that counts, it is our school for which we should work, and give to it the hest possi- ble. Look forward to the coming games, and if you were not fortunate enough to make the teams, come out and cheer for them. Yon see, you all can play a part in the life and spirit of Normal, and you must not fall down in your own particular part.
Hockey season has started. There will soon be practices for the two year teams. Then, there will be the inter-section games, the inter-year games, and finally the championship game. The All Star team of the school will be picked and those for- tunate enough to be on one of those, will receive the Varsity N.
Girls, it is your school after all. Will you be proud of it? Will you do your best in the athletics? Where are the good sports who are always needed ? I hope they will be found at Normal .- Evelyn Wieder.
SOCCER NEWS.
Maryland State Normal School opened the soccer season with a vic- tory over her old rival, Towson High, 2 to 1. To date, Normal has played four games and has yet to taste the hitter dregs of defeat. The first game with Towson proved to be a thriller, and was hy far the best of the four.
Coach Shanks found much good soccer material in this year's Junior class. Six men from last year's team plus the new material seem to have formed a winning combination.
. The games which have been played with scores are:
Sept. 21-Towson 1, Normal 2.
Sept. 28-Franklin 1, Normal 2. Sept. 30-Catonsville 0, Normal 1 Oct. 8-Towson 0, Normal 1. Oct. 13-Navy Plebes at Annapolis. Oct 15-Open.
Oct. 20-Poly at Normal.
Oct. 22-Open.
Oct. 27-Poly at Baltimore.
November games are: Nov .- Barton at Barton.
Nov. 6-Frostburg at Frosthurg.
Nov. 12-Frostburg at Normal.
Nov. 17-City at Normal. Nov. 20-Tome at Normal.
Dec 3-City at Baltimore.
Dec. 10-Junior-Senior game at Nor- mal.
ATHLETIC OUTLOOK FOR M. S. N. S. MEN.
Normal school has started Its ath- letic season with a bang. The soc- cer team is under way and thus far promises a fine season. We have played Towson, Franklin and Catons- ville, all worthy opponents, yet four games have been added to the right side of the ledger. Bill Mahaney has been elected to the captaincy of the team and we are assured that his spirit and skill will bring us a won- derful record.
Already Fred Stouffer is preparing a schedule for our basket ball sea- son and he promises us that with the fine Junior material, we are sure to make it interesting for our rivals.
So far I have made predictions for soccer and Fred has had his say about basket hall, and now along comes Mr. Shanks with his talk of base hall. Already he is thinking of next year and claims that base- ball is his game. He says, if there is hase ball in the boys he will get it out, and we all know that there is plenty in us.
After all this it looks as if Nor- mal is in for a hig athletic year. The boys will set the pace and we challenge the girls to support us.
HARRY T. MURPHY.
GIRL'S CHORUS.
The Girl's Chorus has been reor- ganized and has started its work. There are ahout an equal number of alto and soprano voices. At our first rehearsal we worked on three lovely pieces of music. We are planning to learn many new songs this The girls, with Miss Prickett's help, are going to have many good times together, both in work and play .- E. W. M., Sr. 6.
EXCHANGES.
The Tower Light is glad to have received exchanges from our friends of previous years. We are enlarging our exchange list this year hy ex- changing papers with Normal Schools and Teachers' Training Colleges from far sections of the country.
The Green Stone was the first paper to he put on our shelves this fall. The students like this little paper, but believe that it might he improved if you adopted the old adage, "Variety is the spice of life."
The Quill has penned its way from Louisville, Kentucky. Your school must wake up early to have organized so much this year. We wish you luck.
The Union-News, Towson, Mary- land. Our very own home paper with a message for us all.
The Chestertown Transcript, Ches- tertown, Maryland .- You have in- deed an interesting local paper, but how about a little national and in- ternational news on the front page and some of your local
notices on another page?
The Dixie Tattler, Union Bridge High School, Union Bridge, Mary- land .- You certainly have an at- tractive paper for the size of your school. Don't you think it might still he better if you organized de- partments and had an exchange de- partment?
The Normal School Herald, Ship- penshurg, Pennsylvanla .- This is an extremely, attractive magazine. We like your table of contents. Your articles are well written
The Md. Bulletin, Md. School for Deaf, Frederick, Md .- Some jokes might brighten your more serious write-ups.
BOOK REVIEWS.
Edna Ferber's "Show Boat."
Thank goodness that Edna Ferb- er's "Show Boat". isn't a small painted picture. The book is big. "Show Boat" is like a canvas, and this canvas has plenty of color, light, and background, and has a tremen- dous force.
Miss Ferber has given a striking picture of the old show boat days on the Mississippi It is America with- out sarcasm, hut with sympathy.
The story begins in 1870 with a quaint, theatrical company. You are at once introduced to Kim Ravenal, porn on the river, and so-called be- cause her name stands for three States: Kentucky, Illinois and Mis- sissippi. The book takes you from the Mississippi to Chicago, where Kim's father hecomes a gambler.
The book is so real that you find yourself floating on the Mississippi as Magnolia Ravenal, a middle-aged woman, and living her life.
Miss Ferher has woven into her story much that is not romance, but real life with an authentic American background. But why try to de- scribe a book which will be noted for its permanence, and which you will want to read ?- Gladys Grimes, Sr. 12.
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TOWER LIGHT
October, 1926
JACK FINDS OUT WHO IS COMING.
Elsa M. Mortimer, Sr. III.
While Jack was going to school this morning he saw that all the trees were beginning to change their green dresses for various bright colored ones. Jack had heard of no party so he was won- dering just what was going to hap- pen. He stopped and spoke to Miss Tulip Tree.
"Good morning, Miss Tulip Tree, how are you this beautiful morn- ing .? "
"How am I this morning? Well, I'm just as busy as can be. I'm so worried that I won't get the correct shade of yellow-and my leaves are beginning to fall. O, dear, I won't be beautiful for him!"
"Him?" asked Jack, but Miss Tu- lip Teee did not answer.
Jack went on his way till he met Miss Silver Maple so he stopped and spoke to her.
"Good morning, Miss Silver Maple, how are you this beautiful morn- ing ?"
"How am I? O dear, I haven't time to answer, Jackie, I'm trying so hard to get the correct shade of red for him!"
"Him?" asked Jack, but Miss Sil- ver Maple did not answer.
Jack then saw Mrs. Cat Bird, and he hurried over to see her.
"Good morning, Mrs. Cat Bird! How are you this beautiful morn- Ing?"
"Just as busy as a bee, Jack. I must finish teaching my little ones to fly, before he comes!"
"Who ,comes?" murmured Jack but Mrs. Cat Bird had flown away. "Well, here comes Mr. Rabbit, surely he can stop."
But Mr. Rabbit told Jack he had to hurry along and fix his roof be- fore the company came. Jack was greatly upset, and he walked very, very slowly down the road. Suddenly he heard some one call him. He looked around and saw Mrs. Ant on Her front porch.
"Good morning, Jack! What is the matter?"
"Miss Tulip Tree, Miss Silver Ma- ple, Mrs. Cat Bird and Mr. Rabbit were all getting ready for someone and wouldn't talk to me?"
"I can," said Mrs. Ant, "I am all ready, after working hard all sum- mer."
"Ready?" asked Jack. "But who is it that is coming?"
"Why, don't you know? It is Mr. Winter. He sent Jack Frost and Miss Fall to tell us he was on his way. Miss Fall brought all the lat- est fashions and that is why the trees are so busy with their dress- making, and Mrs. Cat Bird wants to leave for the South as soon as pos- slble, and Mr. Rabbit must have his roof fixed!"
"Oh, is that why? Isn't it funny my mother Is all ready, too. She just bought me a new winter coat. Thank you so much, Mrs. Ant, I must hurry or else I'll be late for school."
And with that he went running down the road.
THE DISCONTENTED BUNNY.
(Mary Wherrette, Sr. 3)
One day, poor little Bunny was sitting by his Hole-In-the-Tree- House crying and crying and crying. And while he was crying, Bushy Tail Squirrel came through the woods looking for nuts, and asked what was the matter.
"Why are you crying, Bunny?" asked Bushy Tail.
"Oh, me! Oh my! You ask why I cry,
Just look at my tall and you'll know just why."
"In fact, I really have no tail at all, and just look what a beautiful one you have. I want a tail that will go "Swish! Swish!" when I run through the woods"
"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can- not help you," said Bushy Tail, and away he went through the woods. "Swish! Swish," went his tail; Clip- pety! Clip, went his feet.
Still the little Bunny sat there and cried and cried and cried. In a llt- tle while along came old Reddy Fox. "Why do you cry?" said Reddy. "Oh me! Oh my! You ask why I cry.
Just look at my tail and you'll know just why."
"I want a beautiful bushy tail like yours and like Bushy Tail Squirrel's that will go Swish, Swish, when I run through the woods."
"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can- not help you," said Reddy Fox, and away he went running through the woods. Swish! Swish, went his tail; Clippety! Clip, went his feet.
And still little Bunny sat and cried and cried and cried. After a while old Brownie Bear came along. "Why do you cry, Bunny?" asked the Bear.
"Oh me! Oh my! You ask why I cry,
Just look at my tail and you'll then know why."
"I want a nice big bushy tail like yours and Bushy Tail Squirrel's and Reddy Fox's-one that will go Swish! Swish, when I run through the
woods."
"Why, I have no bushy tall," said Brownie. "Mine is short like yours, but I can make a very nice noise when I walk, and he started walk- ing. Round and round and round the tree he went. "Clumpety! Clump! Clumpety! Clump! He kept go- Ing faster and faster and faster un- til his feet went Clumpety! Clump- ety! Clumpety! Clumpety!
Bunny stopped crying and looked children,
at Brownie who looked so funny run- ning round and round the tree, that Bunny had to laugh. He laughed and laughed and laughed. And he laughed so hard that he forgot all about wanting a bushy tail.
"THE FLYING MOUSE."
A Sketch Of Russian Life.
It was a gala evening at the "Fly- ing Mouse" or "Lltulshi Muizh," as it is called in Russian. Under the auspices of charity, this little theatre was celebrating the thirteenth anni- versary of Its birth. From its be- ginning as the Mecca of Moscow artists, it had
become a varlety theatre whose originality and artis- tic worth had never been marred by material success.
The crowded, dimly-lit' and bat- hung cellar still served those con- genial seekers of the flame, but with one difference: whereas, of old, actor and audience were one, their fame now demanded a manager, a box office and regular performances.
We arrived about nine-thirty P. M., and found ourselves in a maze of narrow, winding passages located around a large, square plt. Here were set long, bare tables and benches at which people were dining informally. Waiters hurried to and fro, bringing meats, tea, cakes and liqueurs. Many of those in the audience continued to eat and drink all during the evening.
Most of the thirteen sketches which followed were old favourites, presented by the actors and dancers who had created them. The "Trial of John Huss" stands out from them all, in my mind. A solemn hush pervades the courtroom. Twelve red robed judges, seated in a half- Circle, have just pronounced the sentence of death on the frail Bo- hemian reformer. Suddenly, the pure, lovely tones of a nightingale are heard The self-righteous judges, startled out of their sombre reverie, listen wonderingly. The song ceases, and, as abruptly, a judge begins to speak. He tells of his boyhood near the sea, of his dreams, of hls moth- er's love for him, and urges the oth- ers to show mercy to the accused. Before he is finished the nightingale is heard again, just outside the win- dow. One by one the hearts of the jury are melted and John Huss is freed.
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