Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 52

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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The gold was scattered all about

For which he fought and died.

That night when all were gathered round,

"Go way," a voice did say,

"And if I find you here again, You'll die at break of day."

Mystery did surround the dead Throughout all the night, Then that quaint old treasure chest Was opened with a fright.

In there sat a parrot,

"Go way," his voice did say,

"And if I find you here again You'll die at break of day." JOHN F. GILDEA, ELDRED JOHNSON,

Junior VI

WHO'S WHO AT NORMAL.

At the Normal School we boys are classed under the general term "po- tentialities." However, we think, after a half year of sharing each oth- ers weal and woe that some of us save stood out so far beyond the rest that we feel, in order to do them justice, that we can no longer con- fine them under this general heading with the less talented of us.

What a highly diversified group we are! Already we can see our little band scattered upon the earth bristling with talents and determin- ation, fighting our way to success over the paths of our calling.

In every band nature has fit-

ted some few to become leaders. Eager to be the first to proclaim the men of deeds in our next generation, I hope that you will forgive me if I pull away the curtain of time and disclose several pages from "Who's Who in 1932."

Burgess, Lionel-World famous writer and debater. Born and de- veloped in Maryland. He is the or- iginator of the Y. M. A. E. League (young men's anti-evolution league). He has won many warm friends and a few bitter enemies. It is said that the monkeys howl continuously when he enters the zoo.

Burgee, Ralph-A noted reformer of the modern dance. He got start as a "bouncer" at the Normal

School dances. He has attended several conferences abroad and the structor. information thus acquired, combined with his puritanical ideas, gained for him the respect of the American people and a column in the Freder- ick County newspaper.

Currey, Delmar A .- Noted Ameri- can tenor and romanticist. Born in the suburbs of Chesapeake City. His exceptional talent was discover- ed and developed while a student at M. S. N. S. Present address-Met- ropolitan Opera Co. Favorite song: "My Heart Is Like a Red, Red Rose."

Foster, C. Dunsimore-American millionaire, scientist, novelist, mu- sician and dancing instructor. He first came into prominence while traveling with a side show at a cir- cns. He is the author of "Etiquette of Dancing" and a Grand Wizard in the K. K. K. Bowman, Urban-"Theatrically" speaking, America's greatest toast- master and banquet orator. His fame began when he won a crocheted ornament for the best speech at the Newsboy's Declamation Contest. His speech, "The Doing of Nothing" on record in the Mafyland State Prison is used to console "lifers."

Hackett, Thomas A .- Premier American surgeon. Holder of the Nobel Peace Prize for 1929 by his mavelons Elixir of Perpetual Life, a compound discovered by him by

boiling andts and lemon juice in white mule. His wonderful talent was handed down from his father, who was a dispenser of bread pills on the Eastern Shore.

McCann, Harold-American hu-

morist. His ability at humorous comparisons and sayings was devel- oped at the expense of his room- mates at M. S. N. S. At present he is at the head of the Chamber of Commerce, a job which he handles with dignity.

Thomas, James-American Olym- pic heavyweight lifter and successor to Lionel Strongfort. His strength was developed by continually lifting a baby elephant. As the elephant grew so did his strength, until now it is said that he carries a full grown beast to bed with him nightly.

Thoams, J. Owen-Noted psycho- pannychist connected with the Inter- national League of Scientific Re- search Workers. Mgr. Thomas is a violinist of great reputation, and as a tenor he will some day be buried as deeply as Caruso. Personally he has managed many of the countries most reputable basket-ball teams. In this field he received his start at the M. S. N. S.

Troupe, Samnel C. - American' Philosopher of life. Mr. Troupe started his career as an actor, but. after becoming the mixing bowl for several egg omelets he retired from the stage and wrote his most famous his | book, "The Solubility of Insolubles. Wright, Robert K. - American

vaudeville performer and dancing in- His ability to act and dance was discovered by Miss

when he accidently sat upon a bee's nest in her garden. That the ladies have some peculiar attraction for him is shown by his three divorces. Wyand, William Joshna-Promi- nent American barker, now associat- ed with Barnum & Bailey Circus. Mr. Wyand won fame by his wonder- ful ability at anctioneering black and white cat hides to the Colgate Per- ufme Co.

TALMAGE STRONG, HAROLD MOSER.

THE LINE OF LEAST RESISTANCE.

When Keats found the mixing of physic pills,

A trade he pursued for a time,

Was one that was utterly lacking in thrills,

He turned his attention to rhyme. And though, by devoting hard work to his art,

He piled up considerable fame,

If he'd had the right kind of a job at the start

We'd never have heard of his name

The job of a ployboy possessed little charm

For the virile and spirited Burns, So he took up the Muse, and aban- doned the farm,

With its reaping and sowing by turns.

His work gives bis countrymen measureless joy,

And yet we can truthfully say

That if he had had pleasant work when a boy,

He'd not have been heard of today.

Young Shakespeare tried poaching- and got into jail:

The numerous efforts he made

At earning a living were destined to fail, So he took up the playwriting trade.

For centuries now have his praises been sung

The bays are still green on his brow; But if he had prospered a little when young We should not be discussing him now.

The proverb says poets were born and not made

And are touched with the heavenly fire;

But we notice they try as a rule every trade

Ere they twang on lyre. the metrical

For writing of rhymes has got mix- ing of pills

And pushing a plow beaten hollow, It keeps a man busy and helps him pay his bills,

And besides, it is easy to follow!

THE ORIOLE

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THE HAUNTED HOUSE.

There was a house both grand,

large and

Upon a large estate;

It sat beside a graveyard drear,

And ghostly was its sight.

The folks of town did use their pow'r To find the real true cause,

And at midnight when they went round,

They always made a pause.

For through the window in a room By yellow candle light,

Two men at wood did saw and work And made a ghostly sight.

And long did this same thing go on The people in a plight,

And when a noise was made near by The light would change to night.

Now, no one ever lived here long, Because the spooks did roam

From top to bottom in each little room,

And circled around the dome.

The place was soon put up for sale And almost given away;

Some folks called it an Xmas gift, For it was near that day.

That night two men were heard to laugh,

As through the snow they wade, And talked of how the place they got,

And what a joke they'd played.

HAROLD McCANN, Junior VI

LETS READ

Between the covers of good books are concealed the romances, adven- tures, human joys and sorrows, that give color to history and connect us in sympathy and understanding, with people of far off lands and by- gone days.

Through the pages of these books we are able to work and talk with the greatest thinkers of all times, or at will, we can swashbuckle down the centuries with drawn cutlasses and smoking pistols, shoulder to shoulder with the boldest adventur- ers and the mightiest soldiers of every land and age.

Locked within their printed lines are the accumulated riches of thought and the dearly bought ex- periences of countless millions who have met and conquered the prob- lems of life, that the rest of us must contend with today.

A thousand years at the turn of a page-time, distance, places are all annihilated, as you read in the com- fort of your seat by the fireside, who could tell which is the real and the fancy.

Read for pleasure, read for profit. but read to keep open the channels of your mind.

-"The Optimist" of Atchison High School.

FOUNDER'S DAY.

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and the results which he achieved and which we view' today were ac- complished by hard work. Dr. Win- ship spoke of the education of our times and the education of the fu- ture, leaving us wondering what really is coming next and whether or not his philosophy is fundamentally sound. His statements were well- couched and extremely interersting, making us wonder how such a great and broad mind could say all the great and beautiful things which he said, so simply. In it

all and through it all we gained the idea that the Normal School is the best institution in the State for training teachers and that the teaching pro- fession is the biggest profession in the world.

T. W. RICE

AN ALUMNA MESSAGE.

Dear Miss Tall:

Regret that I cannot be present on Tuesday, January 15th, to help celebrate the founding of The Mary- land State Normal School.

I hope that some report will be given in "The Oriole." We shall

be glad to hear about the celebration since we cannot participate.

Wishing you an enjoyable occas- ion on Tuesday next, I am Yours sincerely, LAURA PHELPS-TODD

Class '77

Jan. 13, 1923.

OUR SENATOR BELIEVES IN US.

My dear Miss Tall:

Please allow me to express to you as Principal of the Maryland State Normal School my hearty congratu- lations upon the fifty-ninth anniver- sary of the founding of this splendid educational institution. It is my earnest. wish that the success achiev- ed by you and your associates in the past may be continued in the future. With kind regards, I am,

Sincerely yours, O. E. WELLER.

THE PRINCIPA HAVE A I BETTER

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This led Miss Tall into thinking of other things in their dormitory life. She spoke of a comfortable social hall, some diversion other than dancing for the non-dancers, of ob- taining a bowling alley and billiard tables, a radio set; games, such as chess, ping pong and table tennis.

Pause for a moment, boys; think it over, take hold of the lagging trace, put your shoulder to the wheel, let each one assume his share of the load and success must be our reward.

Let us all be free to lend a hand, And happy make our fellowman; Let us all be boosters of the band And not the guy who robs the land.

Essex School, Essex, Balto.

County, Feb. 5, 1924

Dear Miss Munn:

The Sixth Grade of Essex School has written a poem about a dog whose name is Buck This dog is an adventurous dog. He goes through many hardships. In our review of "The Call of the Wild" we decided to write this poem because Buck was the most important character in the book.

We are sending the poem to you to judge and see if you think it good enough to be published in "The

Oriole."

Yours sincerely, MINNIE FARINO.

"Say It With Flowers"

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I THE LIBRARY STATE IL IT ) ) WIEGE AT TOWSON BALIIMUNE ., T RYLAND

"A good archer is not known by his arrows, but by his aim."

THE ORIOLE

At least once a day read a little poetry, sing a song or look at a picture.

Vol. 3-No. 7

MARCH, 1924

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

GIRLS' HOCKEY TEAM. i

MISS TALL DISCUSSES EXTRA WAYS AND MEANS.

There are very few of either the friends or students of Maryland State Normal School who realize just what things there are to help one in ob- taining an education.

At Maryland State Normal School there are three chief ways by which a student can be helped. One by scholarships, of which there are sev- eral; another by certain loan funds, and still another by employment either within or outside of the school.

Miss Tall began, "Just last week upon request of Mrs. Hodges, Presi- dent of the Maryland Daughters of the Revolution, we sent her informa- tion concerning the four students who have received scholarships from this organization. We congratulated the Daughters of the Revolution and ourselves because of their intelligent choice as shown by their selection of scholarship students. We were able to report that one of the four D. A. R. scholarship students has this term proven herself a leader of rare abil- ity; one is an outstanding and vig- orous worker in the Y. W. C. A .; still another representing the Craft Club will be sent to Washington this Spring as a delegate to the American Federated Arts Association.

Besides these four there are six School Board Scholarships now held by our students. This

means that three School Boards, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel and Talbot, are far- seeing organizations and have invest- ed their dollars with the guarantee of educational interest. These stu- dents of course will return to their home counties after they have gradu- ated.

Then there is the Sarah E. Rich- mond Loan Scholarship. Of this group we are also very proud, for they have shown themselves to be good investers. Their courage and faith in their aptitude for teaching enables them to incur a debt in order that they may secure a professional education for their chosen field of the elementary school. There are three of such students, two from Tal- bot and one from Queen Anne.

Another problem closely allied with the field of scholarships is that of student employment. Many of | our most worthy and outstanding, students desire employment on Sat-| Club and attend!

urdays. Some have found employ-

ment in the leading department stores of the city; in taking care of children to free mothers and fathers for a time; in giving dining-room service to the school; in clerical offi- ces to the faculty. However, we cannot find in the town ut Towson adequate facilities to meet the needs of this larger group. We need more banks, office buildings, larger shops and a larger list of families to se- cure this phase of the work of our institution.

The human element in every situ- ation in life is the most potent. The three phases I have here only touched upon, concluded Miss Tall, opens up a most illuminating and gratifying

evenue of self-realization on the part long ago? Through

of our men and women students.

ESTHER McDOWELL, Sr. VI.

SAVE MARCH 21ST.

The Craft Club will present the Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree- by Stuart Walker.

The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree will be interesting to all former students and friends of real art, as well as to those here at Normal who know the Craft Club.

The play will take you in fancy to the flowery kingdom of Japan, where you will see an interesting love story enacted.

Remember the time and the place -8.15, March 21, in the Auditorium. "Say it With Flowers" to the Craft

POSSIBILITIES OF MOVING PICTURES AS AN AID TO EDUCATION.

Education is concerned not only with the study of the people, cus- toms and happenings of today, but more especially with those that have gone before. It is said that history repeats itself, and therefore we study the past in order that we may under- stand the present conditions along with their results and outcomes.

How do we learn of the peoples of the records which have been found. These re- cords consist of scratchings, drawings and writings on stones and clay tab- lets from the earliest times; through the writings on scrolls, paliumpsest, and parchment of the medieval times up to the writings on paper; books and pictures of the present time.

The latest form of pictures as a means of recording is the moving picture. It is only within our gen- eration that the moving picture was invented. There are few of us who cannot remember the first moving picture we attended. It was not so very many years back, but the whole picture, the story itself, the produc- tion and the presentation, was of the crudest. But it was a wonderful in- vention, and was listed as a new source of entertainment. Like all in- ventions, it was improved upon until today we attend a picture so perfectly realistic that few of us can help be-

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This coupon and $2.50 may be used to purchase six of our regular $8.00 a dozen photographs with one of our regular $25.00 a dozen pho- tographs, if presented during the scholastic year.

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A DUEL BETWEEN A BRIT- THE ISHER AND AMERICAN.

Come, my boys and you shall hear, This tale of a duel fought In Baltimore Town, not far from here.

In the year of-it matters naught. There was a dance in the old town hall,

The belle of the town was there. And every lad with her wished to dance,

Because she was so fair.

There was in the jolly company A Britisher so bold,

Who came to this, our country Some matters to unfold.

An American of great renown

Was also in the hall.

Thinking upon his bridal day

To capture the queen of the ball.

After dancing around three times With the Britisher so bold, The charming and fair young lady Was asked then to withold.

But the innocent young lady, So blithesome and so gay, Retorted by actions so bold By dancing like a jay.

Then, asking the Britisher bold,

From dancing to desist,

He was a brave American, Because he used his fist.

This caused the challenge for a duel. Which was arranged for dawn, That brought with it a tragic end To the unlucky one.

The Yankee boy, unfortunate,

Carried to Howard's hall, Where on the floor alone he lay, Until his ending call. LIONEL BURGESS, CLIFTON MORRIS.

INDUSTRIAL ARTS.

Under the careful supervision of Miss Greenlaw, Jr. ]ll Part II have made two very attractive bulletin boards. They have been placed on each side of the main entrance door for use by the faculty and students. ('ATHERINE A. PURKS,, Jr. 111.

BASKET BALL.

A great deal of enthusiasm has been shown by Junior 111 during the basket ball tournament. Two teams in the Section have won every game. They are the Sparklers, whose cap- tain, Louise Evans, and the Cardinals, whose captain is Catherine Purks. These two teams are still in the tour- nament and they will be among the teams who will compete for the cham- pionship.

('ATHERINE A. PURKS,, Jr. III.

NINETEENTH VERSUS THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

The Nineteenth Century.

1. The Victorian era.

This was an age of prose rather than poetry. There were a great many books written at this time, for there was a greater demand for them than ever before. In this cen- tury science began to have a great influence over the English literature. There was a great wealth of material upon which to write in this age. Some important prose forms which appeared in this age were the novel, essay, short story, magazine, and press drama. Some of the nov-

elists were Scott, Dickens, Eliot, Bronte, Thackeray, Reade, Stevenson and Kipling. Some of the essayists were Macaulay, Ruskin, Carlyle and Stevenson. The short story writers were Kipling, Eliot and Stevenson. Although it was an age of prose there were a few great poets. Some of these were Tennyson, Kipling, Stev- enson and Browning.

The Twentieth Century.

Only a quarter of this century has passed, so we can not say what will be the greatest literary contribution of this century. Science is infinenc- ing the writing of this century very much-especially Psychology. Writ- ers are trying to put their knowledge of Psychology into their works. A new form of poetry characteristic of this age is "free verse" or "Vers Libre." The new poetry is breaking away from the old form, is becoming more poetic, more artistic. The World War brought forth a great deal of literature, both prose and poetry. The war also started new ideas of international relationships. The present day writers are extreme- ly interested in present day times. This age will probably go down in history as an age of transition.

Coming from behind to victory is even better than leading all the way. The Oriole, State Normal School, Towson, Md .- Your philosophy is a delight to the soul and your little bits of poetry are very good. We do wish you would let us know what an impression we make on you.

-The Meteor, Pocomoke H. S.

We feel a deep regret that we can- not comment on each of our ex- changes, but owing to the great number of them, it is impossible.

We look upon your paper as one of the "Meteors" among our High School exchanges. Some articles of ·wider interest, similar to the one we have taken from "The Spectator" this month might improve your paper.

"GUNDY."

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THE ORIOLE

SOCIAL VALUE OF GAMES.

( Continued from January Edition ) By Millard Garman.

Sports develop power of self-con- trol. The player is free to act his part, but he must obey the rules of the game. He holds himself in check, as a violation of the rules may lose for his team mates and even put him out of the game.

A sense of honor and justice is cultivated. To cheat or take an un- fair advantage would debar the play- er. To win by unfair means would be dishonorable and perhaps mark him for life. So, the player is under the strongest obligations to play fair.

Teamwork and co-operation, char- acteristics important to complete liv- ing are cared for also in these games. A team is composed of individuals but must act as a unit to accomplish anything. The player sacrifices self- ish ambitions for the good of the team. This will be carried over in his later life when he wishes to be- come a citizen in a community where personal welfare and gain stand sec- ond to the improvement of his com- munity.

Respect for the law is taught in sports. The participants must con- form to the rules in order to estab- lish a standing with competition. It is a willing obedience to the rights of others.

Cultivation of leadership is an im- portant constructive feature in games. But leadership in games is entirely different from leadership in politics. The former is obtained by merit, while the latter is generally secured by pull or money. Which is the better?

Last of all, games tend to lessen juvenile crimes. Three-fourths of the crimes committed by juveniles are done during vacation when the children have no direct supervision over their games and no leader to direct them in their play, as they have when attending school. The over-charged nerve centers explode into crime because society fails to provide a suitable vent for surplus energy.

Then, no one can deny that these capacities do not carry over into the later life of the child, and if indulged in by the adults, as should be the case too, will aid them in acquiring the art of complete living.

Power of

attention. initiative, judgment and will, honor, co-opera- tion, individuality, self-control, lead- ership-all these are developed in competitive sports. Do we not need these capacities in our daily lives? Are these not vital factors in. our daily lives?

Games mean health, strength and vitality. Besides, they are the best and most useful recreation for any- body. A person who plays games is

naturally wide awake and "full of pep." They give him a clear head, confidence and courage, which are necessary to cope successfully with the battle of life. Nine times out of ten the boy who succeeds in life has at some time participated in some form of athletic games.

Here we come, I think, to the most important reason of all for the sanctioning of games. Our children inherit our bodily and mental char- acteristics to a certain extent. They are weak or strong, depending on the inheritance we have given them. Every parent should realize that his or her defective body is passed on in either a greater or less degree, but passed on in some way just the same to his child. The necessity and value of bodily development from this point of view should be universally recognized. Whether or not you believe in eugenics, you cer- tainly believe in the value of strength for your child. You want him to be strong physically and keen mentally.

Our heart goes out in pity to the weakling child. The parents of such a child should well reproach them- selves, for they have ignored their bodily organisms. They have pass- ed on their weakness and defects to an innocent child. A delicate child is a disgrace to the home and to the nation. Parents can be strong, vital, healthy if they will. A child has a right to an inheritance of health and strength and the parents owe this debt to every future citizen.

JUNIOR EIGHT.

There is a part of the Junior Class That you've oft heard about, Of their work and reputation There never is a doubt.

They came to Md. State Normal From all parts of the State, And how they came together Was by a trick of fate.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 52

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