Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 59

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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stone shafts, known as obelisks. The rule of Cleopatra, last of the Ptolemies, and the world's most alluring vampire, besides being immortalized in legend and the subject of Roman law re- cords was carved in ever enduring stone, the time-honored custom of her ancient land. A key to all these facts of past ages were found in the Rosetta Stone, a Greek translation of Egyptian languages, and the Be-

tustian Rock, the translation of the of the Middle Ages are the world's Babylonian tongue.

One of the most gorgeous monu- ments of the East and probably the world's most beautiful tribute to womanhood is the mausoleum known as the Taj Majal. The story is that of a king who loved his beautiful little dark queen passionately-even to her dalnty fingertips. When she died he determined to erect a monu- ment to her so marvelons that thel world in all ages would

story of his devotion to his favorite wife. With this end in view he or- dered to be built a white marble Sarcophagus with every touch of beauty which the artistic geinus could devise.

In the newer age when the seat of civilization was uprooted in Asia and carried to Europe, Greece ruled the world of culture. Here again, monuments help us to a more com- plete realization of the Greek life. Their monuments were not the usual type of carved wood, in fact, they are called statuary. In reality, the statues of the gods and goddesses of Olympus are monuments to the Greeks, all representing love of the beautiful, and their exaltation and even reverence of the human body. A pagan idea, but none the less noble. We know this and are richer through the possession of many of these works of art because the peo- ple sought a means of expression and found it in stone carving. A record

of the Greeks' knowledge of the science of geometry and architecture is found in the ruins of the Parthe- non and the oracles. Great masses of stones in which the suggestion of former grandeur yet remains are the truest monuments of all. They tell the story of the ages, years of sunshine and storms, sieges, sur- renders, glorious victories, mad cele- brations and the gradual decay which is the inevitable record of passing time.

In Roman days, as well as the later Greek period, writing in its more or less modern form became general and the painful process of stone cutting died out. Yet, Rome's greatest gift to the world was carv- ed on bronze tablets. Always, Ci- cero and the other great law givers considered the bronze tablets as be- ing of too great and sacred content to be in danger of destruction by being kept in the ordinary way. This Roman law refers back some thousand years to another law. The

Ten Commandments were presented to Moses on stone tablets. Moses broke them according to the Biblical account, but regardless of that and of the skeptic motto of "Seeing is helieving," we know that the great- est of all monuments was God's own law.

This takes us immediately into the age of Christianity. The churches

most gorgeous monuments. Abound- ing in symbolism, enriched with rare carvings and statuary they are the pride of the aesthetic. When the Germans, in their wave of van- dalistic fury destroyed Rheims, pco- ple were outraged. Only an animal could destroy such perfect art, they said, and equally precious was a historical record destroyed.

Today the custom of erecting

know the, monuments in commemoration of

events or heroes is the supreme trib- ute. In France is found the Arch of Triumph, a nation's mute mater- ialization of an idea-that of liberty. Its significance is far greater than mere beauty of figure and design, nobler than any expression of mere words. As an example of hero wor- ship expressed in stone. England has the monument to Nelson, who won and preserved for her the title "Mistress of the Seas." The mil- lions of dollars spent in monuments is returned with infinite interest in rich sentiment. Why is it that the multitudes are worked up to such emotional heights of patriotism on the occasion of the unveiling of a monument. It is not only the at- tendant ceremony, but the associa- tions carved into the very heart of stone.

America can truly boast of her monuments: the Statute of Liberty in New York harbor, the statues of Lincoln and other national charac- ters. Many heroes of the battlefield. of literature, in fact all fields of en- deavor keep their place in the fickle heart of the universe through mont- ments. By this means history is being recorded as surely as on the printed page.

MARY CONNELLY, Jr. II.

You can't always judge a student by his chest measurement for his lungs may be full of hot air. -The Pine.

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THE ORIOLE

THREE LITTLE KINDNESSES.

Three little kindnesses all in a row That cheered, and warmed and saved;

They were only for me, but others shall know

How they smoothed down a road that hadn't been paved.

And so for these kindnesses there's always a prayer

That you'll be repaid sometime- somewhere.

Miss Munn:

You gave on the way a pleasant smile,

And thought no more about it; It cheered a life that was sad the while,

That might have been wrecked without it.

And so for that smile and fruitage fair

May you be repaid sometime- somewhere.

Miss Tall:

You spoke one day a cheering word, And passed to other dutiess; It warmed a heart, new promise stirred.

And painted a life of beauty.

And so for the word, and its silent prayer

May you be repaid sometime-

somewhere.

Mrr. Fox (A. A. Co. Supt.) You lent a hand to the fallen one, A life in kindness given;

It saved a soul when help was gone, And won a heart for Heaven. And so for the help you offered there

May you be repaid sometime- somewhere.

TWO HUNDRED AND THREE VISITS IN FREDERICK.

Having often received an invita- tion from my friend, Elizabeth Ben- son, to pass some time with her, I, last week, it being the Easter holi- lays,accompanied her to the town of Frederick with my sister and two room mates.

Mrs. Benson, who is well acquaint- ed with the habits and likes of girls boarding at school, since this is her second daughter to come to Normal, allowed us to sleep late, walk, read or write, as we thought fit.

But why shouldn't the young girl bob her hair if she wishes? It's her We were very much at home, for this family consists of jolly, loving people who tendered us an extremely warm welcome. We could not but feel the fatherly interest of our host and appreciate the efforts of our hostess in providing for our comforts, especially that one which results from excellent cooking. own hair, isn't it? Iu most cases it adds to her attractiveness, but in those rare instances when it makes her look like-well, "like" she shouldn't we'd advise her not to do it. Of course, she doesn't know exactly what she will look like after it's bobbed, but she usually has a pretty good idea. For instance, if As it pleased our friend, Elizabeth, she is big and fat with thin, shiny to point out to us the historic places hair we'd say to her: "By all means in Frederick, and possessing the leave it on." Then we wouldn't ad-

curiosity of average girls, we pro-vise the old women to have their ceeded to stroll over most of the lown.

Our host, an honored teacher in

hair bobbed either, though many of them are doing it.

After having gone all through life the school of the Deaf, invited us to | with long hair it certainly gives one come to the school. Eagerly accept- ing the invitation we were ushered into a delightful brick building and introduced to the principal and some members of the faculty.

a queer feeling and a queer look to have those grey locks cut off. But as for the young girls, that is a dif- ferent matter. In almost every case we would say: "Go, and God bless you, my children! You are young but once, so try and remain so as long as possible."

Bobbed hair is one of the greatest comforts in the world. Little Miss "Bobsy" gets up five minutes be- fore breakfast time, dresses in four and one half minutes, gives her hair three strokes with a comb and is all ready, while her long haired sister frantically cries for Miss "Bobsy" to find her hairpins, discovers that her net is torn and wails that she can't possibly get dressed in time.

We were impressed with the en- thusiasm and earnestness of the students in mastering their various subjects. Having had an opportun- ity to be closely under observation during a period of practice teaching, we marveled at the composure of the students when called on to recite for our benefit. As we think and Some people maintain that a girl talk over the topics written about loses some of her dignity when she at such short notice in Miss Groht's bobs her hair. But dignity is not coiled about the head, or hung in flowing tresses. It depends upon the actions. class, we have not ceased to be thankful that we were the visitors. Then in telling our friends and par- Therefore, if she wants to have a good time, if she wants to be more attractive, if she wants to save time and some money on hairnets-take our advice and hasten to the barber ents of our visit we always mention the rhythm work and the drilling. for we were so thoroughly charmed by these phases of the curriculm that I fear we made ourselves bothersome by coming every chance at once. offered.

HAZEL JOCELYN, Sr. III.

Service While You Wait!

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2 Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, Md. (10)

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JAS. H. DOWNS,

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Phone, Mt. Vernon 1052

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THE BOOT SHOP

WVM. F. ORTH, Prop. (Graduate Practipedist)

TOWSON'S REAL SHOE STORE READY FOR EASTER.

Headquarters For Gym Shoes

Being possessed of the knowledge that this paper may be read by mem- bers of the Deaf School, I desire to send our best wishes to both the faculty and students. It is our de- sire to visit it again if we ever come to Frederick.

We are thoroughly convinced that among all our school mates, some who went home and others who vis- ited, none had a more pleasant trip and made more delightful acquaint- ances than we.

Occupants of 203 Admin. Building, MERLE YODER.

Apology to Addison.

EVENTUALLY- WHY NOT NOW?

There has been in the past few years a great craze for bobbed hair. Every day we see or hear of new lambs being shorn.

We could not but feel welcome, and I trust we have not worn our welcome out, for such was our en- joyment in being with the pupils and faculty that we went again and again.

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THE ORIOLE

REMEMBER, SENIOR III-

That Aliss Van Bibber was our ad- viser.

That Hilda Atwill was the first on our roll.

That Catharine Barwick never cut a class.

That Harry Batchelor was our star student.

That Mildred Beauchamp was our musician.

That Elizabeth Benson was our hon- ored chairman.

That Goldie Blickenstaff never came to class uuprepared.

Thai Ocie Dodd was chairman of Group IV.

That Emily Evans was a good bluff- er.

That Ethel Garner went to Boston and St. Lawrence Universities and then-

That Emma Gerken was

always smiling.

That Marie Gettings was an artist. That Louise Gibbons was our clown. That Katharyn Harmon was our spokesman.

That Gladys Hartle was a conscien- tious worker.

That Katharine Hayden could read her own writing.

That Earle Henderson almost rivaled Babe Ruth.

That Pauline Hendrickson stored hier knowledge in a note book. That Mary Hickman came Eastern Sho'.

That Catharine Hines always took notes in class.

That Doris Hopkins did not work any more than she had to.

That Hazel Jacelyn took Miss Sny- der's place.

That Myrtle Kinnamon was very studious.

MASON'S GARAGE

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Phone Hamilton 1903-W.

Gifts In Art, China, Leather Goods, Books, Toys,

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Social and Commercial Stationers

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That Baynard Little reminded our class of an Arrow Collar ad. That Anna Mallonee had a sense of humor.

That Lavina Moore as a "little" miss. That Gertrude Marriner never gave a "hang."

That Gladys Morris was our star in athletics.

That Edna Nolan could not be beat in basketball.

That Beulah Shry always came to class on time.

That Ruby Quillen was attracted to the Eastern Shore.

That Gustavus Sieverts gave splen- did reports in school room man- agement.

That Emily Stevenson was interested in Murdock radio head-sets.

That Talmadge Strong was the same person as 'Mr. Strange."

That Anna Taylor was never in a hurry.

That Evelyn Thomas never hooked athletics.

That Gwendolyn Thomas would not teach two years.

That Frances Walter had established her reputations as an actress.

That Grace Welty was seventeen years old.

That Sue Wright never failed to re- spond in class.

That Evelyn Weisel was always hap- py.

That Sarah Yoder never found her rich man with brains.

That Senior III wished all the Sen- from iors a successful teaching career.

POEMS BY NORMAL ELEMEN- TARY SEVENTH GRADERS.

THE BALTIMORE ORIOLE. Nary Virginia Hariss.

An Oriole sat in the poplar tree And gaily sang when I hurt my knee. I threw some mud on her yellow bill But the Oriole was happy still. Just then an egg fell ont of her nest And yet the song swelled her orange breast.

1 asked: "Don't you ever have a sorrow ?

Don't you ever wish you could die tomorrow ?"

The Oriole said : "Life is sweet. Why should }

Wish that tomorrow I could die? If my throat were ripped by

sneaky sparrow

a I'd rejoice that it wasn't a poison- ous arrow.

Just now an egg fell out of my nest I reflected it might have preceded the rest,

And was happy in the knowledge that three

Eggs still remain for my mate and for me."

Ilow much better, if, like the Oriole People would be happy as they go toward their goal!

"THE BALTIMORE ORIOLE."

Each morning a faint little twitter I hear,

Just a call it seems to me.

When I look there stands a birdie dear,

Beside my window or ou a tree.

It says, "Little girl, it is time to get up,

You are lazy, just lazy, you see. Why. I've had my drink from this little cup, I found on the willow tree."

"I've eaten my breakfast while you slept, little girl,

l've finished my nest so neat,

I've had my bath, I've had my twirl, And your smile I wish to greet."

So up I get and hurry about, With this little friend so true; It makes me sing and smile and shout,

Now wouldn't this make you hap- py too ?

CATHERINE TAYLOR. "THE SINGER."

tree, There's a beautiful robin up Singing aud trilling as sweet as can be:

Red is his breast and brown are his feathers,

And he sits there and sings whatever the weather.

While it is warm and summer is here You may be sure he will always appear,

But when the cold north wind starts to blow

And skies are dark and there is snow,

Then to the warm springy South he will fly, But he will return when summer is nigh.

MARY FREEBURGER.

AN INDIAN STORY.

One evening about twilight two little boys were in a dense forest. One of them saw a fire in the dis- tance. Then both boys began to crawl near to it.

When they were almost there an Indian girl saw them. She at once called her father, who came out and captured them before they had time to escape. Now they were prison- ers.

In this new life they were very sly and had to watch carefully to see if any one came to get them. One day their father went past and rescued them. After that they were very careful not to get captured

again. So they lived happily.

ELVINA HOFMANN, Towson Fifth Grade.

April 29, 1924.

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THE ORIOLE

M. S. N. S.

As 1 was walking down the street A billboard met my eye, And what was on that billboard Mlade me laugh and cry.

The wind and rain had come that day,

And washed it half away;

And what was on that billboard Made that billboard say 3. S. N. S.

By night and day the same,

Always watchful waiting wins. It takes eyes to play this game.

As 1 walk up and down the hill I fairly get the creeps, Because the game is always on . M. S. N. S.

In English, Math, and History too. Where'e' we take our seats, The same old haunt is always there: M. S. N. S.

Jimmy shyly goes to class, And into his books he peeps; Why not study every night

M. S. N. S.

Johnny gathers A's and B's. And all good marks he reaps, He's learned the lesson while he's young.

M. S. N. S.

Each night from dinner home he goes,

And studies till he sleeps;

„Why go out," poor Johnny says. M. S. N. S.

Now "Josh" and "Bob" and "Del," you know,

Haven't seen a girl for weeks. Bashful? No, just cautious! M. S. N. S.

Another fellow has a girl Whom he often seeks; But he is careful night aud day, M. S. N. S.

And now let's close this episode, Of one of nature"'s freaks, The poor thing must be tirel by now. M. S. N. S.

GUNDY, '24.

AN ADVENTURE.

Once I was walking in the woods and saw a house. I went in the honse and saw a man. J ran up stairs and got on the rainspout and ran around it. Then I fell through the roof. I was about ready to fall through the floor when my mother said: "Happy, come on and get

ready for school."

CHARLES AQUILLA BOSLEY,

Fifth Grade, ,Towson.

Jan 18, 1924.

HELPFUL HINTS TO THE UN- INITIATED IN THE NOBLE ARTS OF MODERN DANCING.

Now boys, do this! and "Listen, World."

(1) Veiling your ignorance with

a masterful look of grim determin- the library has discarded. so we only

had to pay freight charges in order to get them. We have an unused room in the school which we have turned into a library, heing fortu- nate enough to get tables and chairs from the club in our community.

As soon as the books came. we set to work cataloging them. We used unlined index cards for both borrow- ers' and chargers' cards, and secured all other library supplies from a lo- cal salesroom of the Library Bureau for about two dollars and fifty cents. Our charging system is exactly like the one used at the Normal School. On a recent visit back to school Miss Osborne gave me many valuable suggestions which have

here, as the result of wandering aim- lessly around the corridors between classes, you will automatically drop into the well-known "Collegian Walk." When you become fatigued with the exertion of pushing the girl around, let her puslı you. zag course around the hall best one to pursue as it enables you A zig been a great help in organizing this is the library. to meet everyone in the hall more or less informally. (III) Assume your best air of bringing contributions of books from

The children are interested and are showing this interest by reading all the books they can get, and by nonchalance and keep a steady flow of conversation about all the dances you have attended, and you may mention for effect the number of their homes. One of the sixth grade girls makes an excellent librarian, and so gives the teacher in charge an opportunity to supervise the se- prizes you have won lately at exhi-|lection of books for pupils of the bition dances.

different grades.

ANN GRIFFITH, District Line School, Prince George's County, Md.

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"Absence makes the heart grow fonder"-and the marks grow small- er. -The Horace Mann Record.

STARTING OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY.

The library is a new venture at our school this year, and therefore is not large, but we're hoping it will grow rapidly.

We secured our books from the Enoch Pratt Free Library of Balti- more. They are used books, which

ation do not liesitate to saunter boldly over to the best little stepper in the hall and ask her for the first dance. She may possibly be sur- prised, but she will no doubt rise to the occasion with a smile. (II) As she wilts gracefully into your arms, seize her-gently, of possible, but firmly at all costs, and. propelling her along in front of you, stroll leisurely across the hall. Your college training will assert itself

(IT) When you bump into a

couple. look the offending man straight in the eye and sulk con-

temptuously. He will promptly apologize.

Make constant disparaging remarks about the orchestra. This will help your case when you dis- cover you have been fox trotting to a waltz. Just pass your mistake off with a superior laugh and explain that "Arkansas Blues" was being played so badly that you mistook it for "Kiss Me Again."

(V1) Should you hy any chance tread on your partner's toes, once or twice smile condescendingly at her and assure her that you did not mind in the least-She is improving every minute.

(VII) Mlake her feel your sup- eriority. Do not be too harsh with the poor girl. As you escort her back to her seat at the end of the dance, put her at ease by promising her that if you can possibly manage it you will favor her with another dance before the evening is over. She will probably swoon with de- light.

ELSIE SALTZ, Sr. Il.

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THE ORIOLE

JOYS AND SORROWS OF SR. VI,

Why does the world sometimes seem blue?

Why do we think that it couldn't be trile,

That once we were happy and free from care,

As the birds that sing as they fly through the air?

Because we're Practice Teaching!

Why don't we skip gayly through the hall?

Why don't we play with the "Bounc- ing Ball“?

Why don't we ever skip at all? Because we're Practice Teaching!

Why do we read such childish books? Why do we mourn o'er the time les- sons took

When we could have been reading in a shady nook?

Because we're Practice Teaching!

But why are we making such a fuss? Think of the fun we have on the bus. The reason for all this is just

Because we're Practice Teaching!

We only know the friends we've made;

We only saw our fears all fade,

We only know our - grade, Because we're Practice Teaching!

SPRING-LOVE AND BASEBALL.

"In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" and haseball. Surely these

Spring. The newly are signs of

painted green park benches are wit- nesses to their former, while the lawns, sprinkled with dandelions, will vouch for the second. It is said that in Spring everything takes on new life- and love isn't an ex- ception. We cannot say that love, like the flowers. dies in winter, but we can say that with the awakening of the flowers and the coming of the birds it takes on new vigor and en- thusiasm. Love is said to be cruel but in the Springtime when lovers sit on the park benches and whisper sweet nothings to each other, is this cruelty ?

Baseball and love, although dif- ferent in many respects, have two similiar characters-they rebud in Spring and their seasons generally end in early Fall. Love is instinc-HENRY RECKORD

tive-so is baseball. Did you ever (8) watch a boy from six years up, who when Spring came, almost lived on the diamond, whether it were the back yard or the athletic field, and practiced until he was sore, half hopeful, half fearful, always an- xiously waiting the picking of the

team? Is this fear, this hope, greatly different from the fear, the hope, manifested when two gallant young men vie with each other for a lovely girl's heart? Whether these two activities are'nt alike is for you to decide, but you will agree with me that Spring is rejuvenating-base- ball is thrilling, and love is grand. KATHARYN HARMON, SR. III.

THE BATTLE ROYAL.

On the sport page of World's History A great fight was proclaimed,

And nearly all the world's leading pugilists Were among the contestants named.

It was a "battle royal"

Between the Wrong and the Right,

And since the sides were evenly

matched, It was a terrible fight.

On the side of the Wrong was Kais- er Bill

And old King Ferdinand,

And also Charles of Austria, And the Turk from the Pagan Land.

On the side of the Right was Gen- eral Haig, And Foch so true and bold, Czar Nicholas and Diaz, And good King Peter old.

In the summer of nineteen fourteen, This great fight did commence, And if you will take my word for it. It was a struggle tense.

Old Kaiser Bill Ied with his right, Haig countered to the chin,

And Diaz landed an uppercut And Charles struck back at him.

And thus this fight continued For full two years or more. And by this time the contestants Were feeling pretty sore.

And during this period of battle, New countries joined the fight, Till pugilists from almost every

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 59

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