Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 24

Author: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Publication date: 1922-1927
Publisher: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Number of Pages: 1024

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-A Senior.

THE ORIOLE

THE STEBBINS - ANDERSON COAL & LUMBER CO.,

Dealers in Coal, Lumber, Hardware, Builders' Supplies

TOWSON, MD. RIDERWOOD, MD. (10)

Start a Savings Account With

THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK

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MARYLAND

MATHIAS GROSS

Barber Shop

YORK ROAD TOWSON, MD. have had a letter, althohugh that morning two or three fat ones were (10) resting peacefully upon their beds.

YORK ROAD GARAGE Towson

BUICK MOTOR CARS

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FRANK J. SMRCINA Practical Tailor

Special Attention Given to Altering, have radiant faces; but how quickly

Dyeing, Cleaning

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Table Delicacles

GEORGE H. STIEBER

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WILLIAM A. LEE

Dealer In Fancy and Staple Groceries, Flour And Feed

York Road Towson, Md.

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You Are Invited To Bank With THE TOWSON NATIONAL BANK

Opposite the Court House Towson, Md. Open Saturday Nights 4% (10)

Interest on Savings Deposits

OBSERVATION OF THE SEC- They continue their work, quite for- OND FLOOR IN NEWELL HALL.

Ruth Hurlock.

The clock in the tower strikes three, a bell is heard and there is a grand rush down the hill to the dor- mitory. Crowds file through the door, voices and the patter of feet are heard in the halls. No more peace now until all are snug in bed. How trying it is for any one who en- joys the silence and quiet of their own little room. Silence! Quiet! Are such things known after school hours? The answer can be given hy any who room on the second floor of Newell Hall.

Why are the girls keeping one eye on their work and one on their watch? Oh, yes, now I know, they are wondering if the mail will ever come. It just seems ages since they

The second floor mail is being de- livered at last! We all just love the mail carrier and those who do not follow her, are standing in their doors, with a sweet smile upon their faces. But, ch, most cruel world, if she should pass them by, from their looks you would think years had passed over their heads. Many are the comments heard by us, in such cases, but the mail carrier

hears many, many more. You can always tell who receives mail, when you meet them in the hall, for they

your spirits fall when you meet one who has been disappointed, like we are so often, because she is feeling blue and the future holds nothing for her.

Six o'clock already! The dinner bell is ringing. Now for a grand rush from the rooms, accompanied by the banging of doors, because there will be a terrible line in a few minutes. A voice from away down the hall is heard, "Save me a place." Whether the place was saved or not we do not always know.

Dinner is over and quiet reigns on the second floor once more. It is now social hour and dancing in the Recreation Room is the chief at- traction.

Seven forty-five; voices are heard in the hall again. They are return - ling to their rooms, some in groups, talking and laughing in highly ex- cited voices, others in couples, talk- ing low and earnestly, about what, we do not know, probably many could guess.

A hell is heard some time later, breaking in on the silence like a clap of thunder. The girls sit up- right and look at each other in awe Study hour over and their lessons not finished. What will they do!

getful of the time, until the blink- ing of the lights tells them it is time to retire. Do they always rest when the last blink comes? The doors come open easily, the light from the hall falls upon the girls sitting, here and there, in the doorway. They, perhaps, think they can finish what they have started. The Proctor creeps along the corridor to see that all lights are out; being satisfied, sheh returns to her room. Those in the doorwoy are bent to their task once more. Alas! a familiar voice is heard not far away, "Girls, it is time to go to bed," thus Mrs. Din- gle arrives upon the scene. This scene calls for action. The girls rise and out of courtesy to our Social Director, silently close the door as she passes by.

Preparations for bed are done in the dark, because we must not turn on any lights, our Proctor may see. In the various rooms, the covers are pulled back by slim, little hands, and the inhabitant of that bed is once more at rest. Thoughts prevail at such times until the merciful sand- man exercises his power, which makes memories blank to the days' happenings and brings sweet dreams to reign in their place.

Jim's girl is tall and slender, My girl is fat and low, Jim's girl wears silk and satin, My girl wears calico.

Jim's girl is wild and woolly, My girl is sweet and good, iDo you think I'd swap my girl for Jim's You know darn well I would. -The Courant.

A Friend of the Senior Class at M. S. N. S.

ISAAC BENESCH & SON

Furniture Store

549 N. GAY ST., BALTIMORE, MD. Phone, Wolfe 2287.

Phone, Vernon 1052 J. TROCKENBROT & CO. 324 W. Saratogo Street,

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THE ORIOLE

THE HUMOROUS SIDE OF STUDENT TEACHING.

If you stop to think about it, you will find that there is a humorous side to almost everything and I know that every boy and girl who goes to Fullerton School for train- ing will agree that there is a hu- morous side to student teaching. Which one of us can ever forget that first day out there. It was a rather excited group that piled into old "Henry" at 8.45 on the Monday af- ter Thanksgiving and started out. The ride was characterized by talk and laughter, with now and then a little tune to suit the occasion. There aren't many bumps on that road to Fullerton, but that old Ford found everyone that did happen to be there

rounded a curve and some one said : "Oh, there it is! Isn't it pretty?" We all looked out, to see some love- ly green and white buildings, with wonderful grounds. What a proud and pleasant sensation it gave us, to think that we would teach in such a lovely place. William began to laugh and when he could check his merriment, he informed us 'greenies' that that was the "Maryland School for the Blind." We all chuckled at our own ignorance.

Soon we found ourselves on a hill- top which overlooks the whole town of Fullerton, and there stood the school house, a formidable, but nice looking red brick building. We groaned, but all in vain, for we were there and we could not turn back. William let us out, promising to re- turn for us at one o'clock. We en- tered the building, first introducing ourselves to the principal and then meeting our teacher. After opening exercises, our teacher said: "Chil- dren, let me introduce you to your new teachers." My, what a shock to hear yourself called a teacher for the first time. It brought us to our senses and we began to gaze around to get ourselves familiar with our situation. By the end of the 'morn- ing we had learned some of the children's names and had deter- mined to like our positions, even

selves in, but they must have been interested in becoming acquainted with those specimens of humanity who stood before them as teachers, for after that first day we found that they were just as mischievous as other girls and boys with whom we are acquainted.

It is of no use to go into detail about the fun connected with class- room teaching, for everyone knows how funny some of the an-

swers which children give really

bade Fullerton good-bye for two weeks. As we pulled away from the school, William stopped the truck and started to back, saying, "Where's Mary?" We all bit, and said: "Mary who?" "Merry Christmas," and William drove on, greatly amused at having been able to catch all of us In the trap. We made the song "Tomorrow" ring as we neared the school, for on the morrow we would indeed be happy ..

As yet, the truck ride is still a boom for good spirits, especially since we have our new truck, which complies extremely well with Mr. Dunkle's description of it as an "open truck." It really couldn't be much more open. We have to keep in jolly spirits to keep us from think- ing about getting cold, and it really works very well.

As I watch that laughing, happy group, I often wonder if any of us could possibly develop into a typi- cal "old maid" school teacher. I'll wager not, will you?

ETHEL W. LYNCH.

LOGIC.

One hot July afternoon a tired and very dusty little colored lad chanced to be passing a reservoir quite some distance from home. The water looked so cool and inviting he could not resist, and a few minutes later found him splashing around to his heart's content.

The keeper, upon discovering him rushed up and called out, "Hey, there! Come out of that! Don't to drink that water?"

volunteering to teach on the next you know that people in town have day.

Oh, that first day of teaching! The children were very good, considering Sambo dived under again, came up Leading School Supply House of the and innocently replied: "Oh, that's State. the predicament they found them- all right, suh, I ain't usin' no soap!"

TOWSON 5 AND 10c STORE School Supplies And Novelties, Etc.

404 York Road

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Towson, Md.

Service While You Wait!

Shoes Repaired We Do It Electrically

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2 Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Md. (10)

Safety!

Service!

Be Thrifty!

Save Your Money And Invest With THE BALTIMORE COUNTY BANK TOWSON, MD.

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JAS. H. DOWNS, Engraver

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SWEETS-STATIONERY

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TOWSON SERVICE STATION

L. J. MASON, Proprietor

York Road and Willow Avenue

Phone, Towson 554. (10)

THE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. WM. A. WILSON, Prop. Everything Electrical

409 York Road, Towson, Md.

Phone, Towson 323. (10)

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are, and every one is familiar with general classroom humor. In the fifth grade they had quite a nov- el time for the first week, for one of our Normal boys teaches there, and the children had never before had a "man" teacher, as they called him. On the first days that he taught, one of the little girls curled and if you had a good imagination, her hair for his especial benefit and you could imagine that you were on ¡others tried similar stunts, but he refused to be captured, much to the disappointment of all the children concerned. , the "rocky road to Dublin." Before we had been in the truck very long, every girl had tears in her eyes, but not from crying. Oh, no! You had On the day before the Christmas holidays, it was a lively bunch that just as well have onion juice in your eyes as have the smoke that that Ford insisted on pouring in on us. After crossing the Harford road, everyone felt that is was almost time to be there, and William verified our conclusions by saying that it would only take a few more minutes. We

THE ORIOLE

OUR CIVIC CLUB.

Our Civic Club was organized in the month of November, 1922, in the fifth grade room. It was organized because the children of the fifth grade thought it would help them to be good citizens.

The last meeting was held Janu- ary 10, 1923. It was called to or- der by the President, Hungerford LaMotte. The minutes were read by the Secretary, Homer Shaffer. The Treasurer, Carolyn Greene, report- ed that we had $2.30 in the treas- ury. Then some of the members read a story on how good citizens act at home. Then we decided to become members of the Red Cross, and we paid one1dollar for buttons and a window card, and fifty cents for the subscription for the Red Cross magazine. The meeting then adjourned until January 24th, the date of the next meeting.

HUNGERFORD LaMOTTE.

CRAFT CLUB NEWS.

"The Knave of Hearts, He stole some tarts!"

Are you surprised ? Yes, of course you are because I know every one thinks that we have long ceased to exist! But, the fact is, we have been so busy that we almost forgot that other people were interested in us!

Listen folks! Do you know what very charming person is about to have a birthday? You don't, gra- cious, but you should and the Craft Club is going to tell you! It is Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day! Hearts! Tarts! Immediately all these pop into your mind. They popped into ours and we decided to bring them right to you. So on February the sixteenth we are to have with us "The Knave of Hearts!" I het none of you have ever realized that we have a real Knave right in our midst. We have, and won't it be exciting to find out who it is! Come to see him on the sixteenth! You'll be surprised, I A. M. Smith, A. Hyatt.

know, but it'll be heaps of fun to guess!

"Is that all?" Not by any means! Just wait-haven't you heard of the poor little Queen who stepped on the ring-toe of her husband, the King's great-aunt? You haven't, well, you must not go another day without knowing! The sixteenth again-and you will see "Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boils"-thus solving all your problems.

Remember-this great event takes place on February the sixteenth, in our own renowned Auditorium, as the King's four clocks strikes the hour of eight! The password is "Tarts!"

M. LILLY.

ATHLETICS.

One of the largest indoor athletic meets ever held in Baltimore, took place Saturday night, January 13th, at the Fifth Regiment Armory. Rep- sentatives from thirty-two schools of Baltimore and vicinity, number- ing 2,208 people, took part in the meet. In the balconies and outside the lines on the main floor, were thousands of keenly interested spec- tators.

Normal School is very proud of the record made by its representa- 52-At Westminster.

tives at the meet, which proves that we really can do something in ath- letics. Even those people and teams who did not win points deserve great credit for their whole-hearted, co- operative effort. Eastern High School won the meet with a total of 38 points. Normal School carrier oc second place, with a score of 24 points, and won the silver cup for the class under 21 years. Western

High School came third with 22 You may at last find me just some other.

points.

The Junior volley ball team won its first game by defeating Randalls- town; score 12-11; but the team was eliminated from further contest by losing its second game to Catons- ville. The Senior team lost its first, though hard fought game, gith West- ern High School, score 19-14. Mem- bers of teams: Seniors-Rowanetta Allen (captain ), V. Carroll, M. Mun- caster, H. Ashley, E. Harrington, A. De Ran, E. Neikirk and H. Kemp; Juniors-Sarah Laird (captain), D. Jones, M. Aaronson, L. Bradford, M. Bradley, P. Bailey, M. Hayden and R. Hollowell.

The throw for basket was won by C. Waller, with D. McLyman second. L. Chichester tied for third place, but lost when tie was played off. Other Normal School girls entered were E. Jones, E. Kirby, M. Jones, M. Ogle, C. Mccullough. field ball throw I. Covington tied for third place hut. lost after a hard struggle. Other contestants from Normal were: G. Lynch, B. Join- ston, I. Hall, L. Orr, M. Henzsch,

Normal School took first and sec- ond places in the Throw and Catch Relay. Senior team-C. Read, R. Remsburg, J. Winand, H. Warner, R. Cole, R. Barnes, G. Athey, H. Schouler, E. Reeves, M. Parsins. Junior team-O. Mitchell, M. Reilly. L. Valliant, M. Martin, M. Thomas. B. Griffin, E. Benson, M. Cowman, F. Watkins and M. Cecil.

Many different events were taking place at the same time, so that it was impossible to watch every group carefully. The general impression of the scene was one of intense ac-

is going to be content with nothing less than first place.

Basket Ball.

School boys have won two out of three games. We are glad to see them meet with such well-earned success, and we are confident their record will be high at the end of the season.

M. S. N. S., 56; Sparks, 37-At

M. S. N. S. M. S. N. S., 31; Towson, 21-At M. S. N. S.

M. S. N. S., 24; Western Maryland,

THE ELEMENTARY MONTHLY

RIDDLES.

You puzzle, you think, and think and frown,

And try to make me some certain nown;

But after you've made me one or another,

1-My head is of iron or wood, my foot is of the same. I have ribs of steel, I also contain a spring that jumps up and down. I live in homes. 2-I can be made large or small. I am useful in every way, I guide many people from land to land. What am I?

3-I am long and narrow. I am of very good use to school children and teachers. The task I do is some- times painful. I come from the for- est and sometimes from the mines. What am I?

4-I have no legs or arms. My inside is usually made of a part of a fowl. My back and also my front are sometimes very pretty. I can be round, long or square. I can be handIpainted or embroidered; I am usually used in the living room

In the or bed room.

5-I am of different colors. I

help many when it is very cold. You can stretch me very much larger than Ireally am. Usually I am made in England. You wear me a great deal.

6-I have no legs or arms. I am oblong and everybody loves me. I am prettily painted and go to every State. The government owns me. There are many like me. What

am I?

7-My body is of rubber and leather skin covers me. The boys often kick me around, the girls throw me. Can you guess me?

8-They make me of something that comes from a mine. If I do not do as i should, they' shake me very hard and that makes me hot. Guess me.

tlvlty, and every where one heard He leaps and he dances without any feet, comment on the success of the meet. We hope there will be another meet He lives in the fireplace and produces heat. soon, and next time Normal School

STATE TL.ILS DILLELE AT TOWSON BALTIMORE +, MARYLAND

There is no secret of success but work.

THE ORIOLE

Curiosity is the begin- ning of useful knowl- edge.

Vol. 2-No. 6

FEBRUARY, 1923

Published Monthly by Students of the Maryland State Normal School, To wson, Md.

OUR BOYS.

AMONG THE FACULTY.

About our halls at Normal School A clever teacher may be seen ; In cheery, or in serious mood, He'll sometimes on your shoulder lean.

His is a slender, cunning frame, His eye is lit with knowledge flame And when in classroom he'll pro- claim: You're up! His wits have won the game.

We like him for his knowing ways, We know he is a busy bee; But often now on Tuesday night He entertains with movies bright.

This man, we must commend to you He's mighty kindly, through and through. But when you read this verse, you see You'll have to guess who he might be. M. R. S., '23.

GUESS WHO?

There is one of our noble Seniors Who possesses incomparable wit, Because of his jokes for "The Oriole" In the Hall of Fame he'll sit.

All right, now,-all together! Come on there, you bum! That was punk-try again! Now, we're going some!

He tells us he is satisfied, But his eyes are very deceiving. He calls for "Moore" and "Moore" and "Moore," That's why we can't believe him.

Good at soccer, good at tennis, Athletic from head to toe; Slick black hair, two brown eyes, Our "Rudolph"-Vaselino.

In his sleep we hear him saying, "Rockville, Monky, and Ah, dear!" We can't exactly figure out The noises which we hear.

Both cheeks puffed, horn to mouth, He slides from bass to treble; He plays all jazz with perfect ease, That's why he gets the medal.

He is one of our funniest fellows, I wonder if you can guess his name? It won't be hard, if you think real hard, His first and his last are the same.

We know he makes a good teacher, For him his little girls fall;

If, at some time you hear on your radio, A broadcast from D. D. R. E. Don't be alarmed, just remember He's a student of twenty-three.

He is chairman of public speaking, Manages the "Oriole," as well, The many offices which he holds In four lines we can not tell.

When I tell you his outstanding po- sition, I'm sure that you will say, "He must be the favorite member," He is president of our "S. A."

With a ready wit to tease, With his skill upon the keys, With his eyes and raven hair, He's a prize for any fair.

Basket ball, tennis and soccer, A ball seems to be his tool. That's why we all call him The best athlete in school.

If on this youth some joke you play Do not try to get away; For then your purpose will be foiled, Because this lad is surely "hard boiled."

You've heard his deep, righ basso In almost every place-o

He resembles a bird in just two For with his "nines" upon a chair-o ways, He can sing you any air-o. In name aud size-he is small.

He's not tall, but with his form, He'd make the heart of Apollo warm, A man so strong and yet so weak, Is he whom Sara calls her 'shiek.'

(Continued on Page 2)

THE ORIOLE

"Say It With Flowers"

ISAAC H. MOSS, Inc. Florist And Nurseryman

Office: Cut Flower and Plant Dept. 5815 York Road

Nursery: Gittings and Bellona Aves. Govans, Baltimore, Md.

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Established 1873

A. H. FETTING MANUFACTUR- ING JEWELRY CO. Manufacturers

Greek Letter Fraternity Jewelry

213 N. LIBERTY ST.

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Fine Jewelry

TOWSON BAKERY

THE GOODY SHOP

Fancy Cakes, Pies, Pastries

Ice Cream Sodas

L. W. HELD & SONS

Phone 204 Towson (10)

HEADQUARTERS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Tell Us Your Wants

HERGENRATHER DRUG CO.

Prescription Druggists

TOWSON

MARYLAND

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GUESS WHO?

(Continued from Page 1) We have in Tommy A soul of harmony, For he can play on the violin As well as the man with the double chin.

Short and good looking, bound to win fame

In soccer, which is his favorite game. He says for a fact that he'd rather be dead Than for one day to miss seeing his dear Winifred.

A rising violinist, this young lad He hopes some day to rival Zim- balist; We see him sawing on his rusty Strad With many a tortuous, lobared turn and twist.

This boy you will all recognize By the shining lustre of his hair, He is some he-vamp for his size, So, all you girls beware!

You all know this boy, I suppose, With his classic brow and his Ro- man nose; We all know he is a radio fan, He expects to rival Marconi, if he can.

This young fellow is rather lazy, His knowledge of lessons is quite hazy; Little he cares 'bout the fall of Rome, But with pipe in mouth, he's at home.

Boonesboro is his native lair; Among the ladies, he is a bear. Studies 'till his back's most broke, But he's always ready for a joke.

He is too small to smoke cigars To move pianos or run street cars, But he can paint and he can draw The queerest things you ever saw

Short of stature, black of hair, With his mannerisms fair. This young man you will all know For he comes from theEastern Sho'.

In his studies he excels, Little cares he about the bells; He is bashful and very shy, Guess his name now, will you try?

From Williamsport, this sturdy lad Came to us in September. His skill upon the soccer field WVe always will remember.

Next comes our own little Willie, A likeahle chap is he; About the giris he's quite silly, Especially our own Miss Twilley.

He is the pride of Junior Five In singing and in art; For a certain girl named Mabel Hle took a flying start.

He loves a magazine, worships i

book, Our Harold Lloyd is he. He has a new girl every week, He's fickle as can be.

Tall, slim and handsome, A very studious fellow. The girls gaze with longing hearts As he plays upon his 'cello.

A slim, dark-haired sheik Came to us from White Hall; And for a Titian-haired goddess He heavily did fall.

BRYCE MAXWELL, RALPH FALCONER, HAROLD MOSER.

HOW TO TOOT YOUR HORN.

In a few brief paragraphs I will try to unfold to you some of the se- crets of a great musician upon the delicate art of tooting your horn.

First, make sure that the horn, mouthpiece, and other appendages are intact and free from dust. Re- move all surplus debris that may have accumulated. This can readily be done by connecting the horn with a vacuum cleaner or by opening tog- gle valve No. K-521 and exhaling forcibly into the mouthpiece. This should be done on the outside of the second story window for best results, Close the toggle valve and take a breath accompanied with a sigh from the shoulders down.

Then place the mouthpiece, with the horn attached, to the lips, at the same time smiling, as if pro- nouncing the letter Q. Hold the in- strument firmly against the mouth and pronounce the word "Schivin- ski." If this does not produce a sat- isfactory tone, you may try some other word of Gaelic origin. Now imagine that x-rays are emanating from your solar plexis and slide the apparatus, known to myself and other musicians of repute, as No. 492 siphon tube. If no noticeable change is shown, something is evi- dently wrong, and the instrument should be thoroughly washed with a good grade of castile soap and rubbed down with a rough Turkish towel.

It is very important to keep all nuts tight and the bobbin free from lint. The valves should be ground every thousand miles or the tube will lose compression.

With a little persistent practice one will be able to play with a fair legree of credit but it takes lots of experience.

E. L. BARTLE.

"I see they are making shingles out of cement now." "Then I recall my wish to be a hoy again."

THE ORIOLE

"SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER."

"I'm sure I grow tiresome."

"Not in the least, sir. There is nothing I love so much as grave con- versation."

To hear of the Senior play again might seem to "grow tiresome," but if we stop to think again, we too will say "Not in the least, sir."

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 24

Author: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.) Publication date: 1922-1927 Publisher: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.) Number of Pages: 1024

Author: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Publication date: 1922-1927
Publisher: Maryland State Normal School (Towson, Md.)
Number of Pages: 1024