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were as peaceful as their home
men, the use of different charts and waters. Moreover, they had found instruments used on the sea. rich and fertile land.
Through Prince Henry's influence people became interested in such things and retained this interest after Prince Henry's death.
Can you not see how much we owe to this one man? Is it any wonder that he is called Prince Henry, the Navigator, or the Prince of the Sea?
RUTH FRECH, Sr. XI.
HOME-COMING.
Afteryou have graduated from the Maryland State Normal School there is one invitation that makes you truly happy, and that is the one in- viting you back to spend a day with those folks who made your Normal School days happy and helpful.
I was terribly discouraged prior to November 8, but after that grand and glorious meeting I found that others were facing the same diffi- culties I had been facing. They were trying some methods I hadn't tried, so I came home with some new ideas in my head and put them to the test.
The one thing I was happy to see was the fine friendship and spirit ex- isting between the city and county students. At the luncheon this fact was made more evident by the sing- ing of the respective school songs which drew loud applause from the listeners.
Summing up briefly the points that made the day inspirational and joyful, they are these:
(1) The morning meeting at which time many problems were dis- cussed and many points cleared up that had previously been mysteries.
(2) The luncheon, home-like fea- made the tures, such as "standing in line," and having such excellent food and jollity.
(3) The attractive and enlight- ening book exhibit. (4) Last, but not least, the dance.
In closing, I wish to thank Miss Tall and all others who made it pos- sible for us inexperienced teachers to find ourselves once more.
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THE ORIOLE
WHAT THE STUDY OF HIAWATHA HAS MEANT TO ME.
1 had certain ideas of the Indian, which were formed through a study of history and the reading of stories. I loved the Indian life as I knew it, but until the study of this poem, "Hiawatha," I did not believe the Indlan to be emotional in any way. Now I believe that they showed high emotions in their every day life and that they failed to show their feel- ings only when they were per- forming some act of bravery either for their own benefit as an Indian, or for the good of the tribe.
I have gained knowledge in an- other line-the aboriginee's life. The Indian was educated. I realized he knew of the planets, and he knew nature's abundant offerings to peo- ple, but never before had I consid- ered these things as educational.
The Indian religion is a source of wonders. He, as well as the ancient Mediterranean peoples, had an in- stinct of worship. We get the idea through this poem that the Indian wanted to worship the true God. Hiawatha believed that Gitche Man- ito, the Mighty, had sent the pale- face priests for the benefit of the people. When the priests arrived even the Medas came to hid the strangers welcome. When told of Christ and Mary the Indians listened respectfully and promised the men that they would consider what had been told them.
In regard to their philosophy of life, the Red Man is quite unique. The Indian origin of life is pictured most beautifully in the first part of the poem. The presence of the two ghosts is pictured in a weird style. It shows us that the Indian believed that the spirits of the departed hear the cries of anguish of those who are left. The ghosts in this case told Hiawatha to tell the people not to wish for the dead to return among the living, "for the departed have no place among the living." They told him too that the dead only needed food to sustain and fire to light their way. The journey of the spirit lasts four days. The Indians believed that their departed went to the land of the Hereafter and that in this land was one big forest full of living creatures for them to hunt-thus the term Happy Hunting Ground. The belief that the soul goes west- ward is beautifully pictured at the close of the poem.
We can see that this poem is full of treasures for the adult reader.
We have learned that only one thing can possess the mind at one time. If this is true, then, while Her Willingness. the child is occupied with good thoughts, lower thoughts are not|hold affairs and in the fields.
present. The children love heroes, and Hiawatha as a hero is of the right sort from whom to form an ideal. For example:
His Idea of Punishing the Wrongdoer.
He went to Mudjekeewis, who had deserted his mother, and fought with him.
His Leadership.
He toiled among his people. His work was all for the good of them. He wrestled with Mondamin for their sakes. He cleared the river of its logs and sandbars with the help of Kwasind.
black pitch-water for the sake of his people.
His Perseverance.
Hiawatha kept chasing Pan-Puk- Keuis until he finally succeeded in killing him. He (Hiawatha) had a hard chase, but he won.
He succeeded in killing Nahma, the sturgeon, which was the hardest fish to catch.
He showed great perseverance
while fasting and wrestling with Mondamin.
His Patience.
He must have had a great amount of patience to have allowed the two ghosts to act in such an outrageons way without speaking, just for the sake of courtesy to the "stranger at the door."
Nakomis.
Nokomis is a character that chil- dren adore; her traits are likewise of the right sort.
Good Guardian.
She nursed her grandson and brought him up with a knowledge of the great out-doors around him. Willing, Steady Worker. Nakomis worked three nights in succession stripping the oily flesh of Nahma.
She helped at the wedding feast. She helped work in the corn field with the planting, the growing and the harvesting.
Gave Hiawatha Good Advice. A neighbor's homely daughter is of better than the handsomest strangers.
She told Hiawatha to choose a willing maiden.
Could See Good In Strangers.
Nokomis learned to love Minne- haha for her willingness and faith- fulness. She sadly mourned when Minnehaha died.
The children love the pretty In- dian maiden-Minnehaha.
Her Straightforwardness.
When Hiawatha chose her she did not falter, but bravely left her father and her people and followed her husband.
She helped Nokomis in the house-
Correlation With Other Subjects.
Comparison of Indians with other people you have studied in History and Geography in regard to legends, ballads, religion.
"Hiawatha's Brothers" touches upon our Civic duties.
Hiawatha's nature training is similar to what we should have in Nature Study Chapter 1II-1. 145.
Importance of the Indian corn in development of country - History and Geography.
Industrial Arts. Chapter VII.
Material required in canoe, how used, and why used-Compare with present day boats.
He also killed the great Pearl- Evolution of writing and keeping Feather, the Magician, together with his serpents and penetrated the of records. Chapter XIV. Excel- lent Industrial Arts.
Chibiabas as a master musician. Music appreciation.
How Indians treated each other; how Europeans treated them and were in turn massacred.
ALICE RICH, Sr. 5.
MRS. SHAFFTER GIVES SONG RECITAL.
One of our most delightful assem- blies was under the auspices of the Music Department, which provided a great treat for us in the form of Mrs. Rudolph a song recital by Shaffter.
The first part of her program was composed of a group of French songs. The first number was "Dreadful Sea," composed by Deli- bes 1836-1891, who has written some of the most melodious and brilliant ballet music we possess.
The second song was Massinet's "Eligie." Massenet is one of the most gifted composers of our time. The closing song in the first group was "Song of India" by Rimsky- Korsakow. Mrs. Shaffter gracious- ly favored us with an encore: "Were My Songs With Wings Provided" by Hahn.
The second part of the recital was a group of English songs. The first selection, "Nymphs and Shepherds," is nearly two centuries old and is composed by the greatest of all Eng- lish musicians, Henry Percell, 1658- 1695. The two following numbers were more modern, written as they were by two worthy American com- posers, Beac hand Rogers. The songs were respectively, "Ah! Love But A Day," with words written by Robert Browning, and "At Parting."
Mrs. Shaffter was again very gen- erous with her encores. This time she sang "Ma Curly Headed Baby," by Chitsam.
Both the Music Department and Mrs. Shaffter deserve many thanks for giving us the most enjoyable assembly of the year.
BETH CAPLES, Sr. 12.
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THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS' COLLEGE.
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understanding between their own country and the United States.
Education such as this furnishes a concrete means for advancing human welfare. To meet this need there has been established and has been in operation since February, 1923, The International Institute of Teachers' College, the foundation of which was made possible by the grant of $1,000,000 in ten install- ments from the International Board founded by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The creation of this institute will permit not only the giving of special attention to foreign students but also will make it possible for us to con- duct investigations in connection with foreign countries.
The funds of the International
Institute will be used to fur-
aid
nish scholarship to foreign students of ability and promise. The institute will also be in a position to assist these students in visiting educational and social institutions outside of New York City and thus correct the ideas of America formed in the metropolis alone.
We are very proud of the fact that this group of students visited the M. S. N. S. last year with Dr. Guy Wilson as their leader and again this year directed by Dr. Thus. Alex-i ander. How much did you help in giving a background of American ideas and ideals to these people of other countries who were here in late November? How much did you advance internationalism? Did you know just who these strange people were and just what they were trying to do?
I. L. KANDEL. Data for report taken from article in Teachers' College Record, Sept., 1923.
"21" COMES BACK
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problems and thus lighten the road of those who must follow. Speaking of the assembly in which we presented our problems and fortunes, one teacher has said: "This is the most scic qc informa- tion bureau ] have ev seen; from this discussion we can ather data that will help us prepare the stu- dents to meet fifty per nt. of the problems you people hate encount- ered."
The Home Coming did not mean gathering and sifting facts alone, however, for the afternoon brought forth still more pleasure and offered us still more welcome.
The lunch In the cafeteria, the meeting of the Rural Club in the Library, the old friends and memor- les that confronted you at every
hand will forever haunt us and in- spire our great efforts.
In the evening many of us at- tended the dance and here were friends and hospitality on every hand. Those of you who have once attended a dance at the Normal School can never quite forget the chivalry and good will which domi- nates the crowd and carries over in- to your school life.
We were reluctant to leave our friends and wished that all good things came together, but each of us had work to do.
The restless tides of humanity will scatter us to the winds of the earth. "To be, rather than to seem" is calling us onward. The voice of the Oriole alone can forever unite us.
A. G. HAMMOND, "24."
The Oriole is much interested and happy to welcome the "Wayside Whistle," published by the Third Grade of Wayside School, Hagers- town, under the direction of Miss Naomi Harsh of '24. It is a real live, up-to-date paper. We like your name and cover design immensely. Congratulations! May you always whistle as cheerily, and may we have the pleasure of hearing from you again.
DR. LATANE SPEAKS IN ASSEMBLY.
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Europe, but also of America. He praised Wilson as one of the most liberal minded men of that period. He commended the glorious efforts on the part of the broken nations of Europe to establish and carry on a League of Nations without our as- sistance and ended by urging us to adopt a more liberal attitude toward the League.
ELIZABETH CHATHAM.
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THE ORIOLE
"There is no wisdom that can take the place of humanity."
Vol. 4-No. 3
JANUARY, 1925
Published Monthly by Students of Maryland State Normal School, Towson, Md.
2 STATE STUDENTS WIN WORLD PRIZES
IVLISS E. K. Gibson and H. H. Batchelor Awarded Honors In Essay Contest.
PEACE SUBJECT OF PAPERS
League's Competition Open To Schools Of Nation And Europe.
One student of the State Normal School, at Towson, has been awarded first prize and another student third prize in the world essay contest for 1924, conducted by the American School Citizenship League for the Promotion of World Peace, accord- ing to a Boston dispatch to The Sun last night.
The prize-winning essay was writ- ten and submitted by Miss Elva Katherine Gibson. The prize was offered to students in normal schools and teachers' colleges for the best essay on "Methods of Promoting World Friendship Through Educa- tion."
Awarded Third Prize.
Third prize was awarded to Harry Harris Batchelor, also of the State Normal School.
Each of the 48 States in the coun- try and many foreign countries were represented in the contest. Those submitting essays were considered the most intelligent students in the advanced schools of this country and Europe .- ( Extract from Baltimore Morning Sun).
NOTICE-NORMALS AND PESTS.
All Alumni and Students reserve the following dates for the Normal and Pestalozzi contests:
February 13-Debating coutest. March 6-Literary contest.
March 20-Contest of Scientific Club.
April 24-Dramatic contest.
.E. KATHERINE GIBSON
Awarded First Prize In World Contest.
TOO GOOD TO KEEP.
Have you seen the group of en- thusiastic members of the club that meets in the room overlooking one of the richest and rarest views of the Piedmont Plateau? Have you heard that the meeting is conducted so informally that everyone wants to take part? Have you caught the magic word that brings a sudden light to the faces of the enthusiastic members. The "password" is ex- hibit and the group is the History and Geography Club meeting in Room 201.
It is no longer a secret for the members to keep, but an opportunity which they are offering every one. Imagine-a whole collection that will tell just why Maryland is the State we claim it to be and just what part it has taken in the growth and development of our country.
Oh! just ask any of the members. Your cooperation will be appreciated. FRANCES S. LORD,
Assistant Secy. and Treasurer,
TWO M. S. N. S. STUDENTS WIN WORLD PRIZES.
E. Katherine Gibson Awarded First Prize. Harry Batchelor Gets Third Prize.
A brief synopsis of points of Miss Gihson's essay:
METHODS FOR PROMOTING WORLD PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION.
World peace is no more impossible than many of the great changes that have already taken place in the bis- tory of the world's peace. It is most desirable in spite of the arguments set forth against it hy the militarist.
In spite of its possibility and de- sirability, world peace cannot be at- tained in a short time or with little labor. It will require the cooper- ative effort of the whole world for many years. Surely there can be no wiser plan than to build from the bottom, with a firm foundation. This can be done only by the educa- tion of the children of the world, who in a few years will be its citi- zens.
Education for world peace re- quires many changes of aim, content and method in curricula. Educa- tion properly directed will stamp out illiteracy in every country. World peace necessitates the education of public opinion. All of this can best be done through schools and educa- tors.
Some subjects yield readily to the introduction of the doctrine, world peace and brotherhood. History. civics and geography are particularly adapted to this end. Many changes are necessary. however, in the text- books used, the methods employed, and the attitudes and ideals of both teacher and children. Some special training in Normal
Schools and Teachers' Collegesis essential.
With a positive program for pro- moting world peace in every elemen- tary school,
in every secondary school, and in every Normal School, college and university, supplement- ed what is already being done by Here is your chance to display your family relics, to exhibit your the various organizations for peace, and the several Christian societies and family heirlooms, to show how inter- may we not hope that sometime in ested you are in ---.
the future our ideal will be realized.
Miss Gibson is teaching a one-room school at Daubs, Frederick county, Maryland. Mr. Batchelor is attend- ing Johns Hopkins. Both of our History and Geography Club. prize winners graduated last June.
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THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXPO- SITION AT WEMBLY.
Last summer while visiting Lon- don I had the pleasure of spending a day at Wembly. It is the British Empire in miniature, for it gives us a bird's-eys view of England and her colonies. Every colony has a build- ing into which are stocked
trade and transportation of the em- pire. Indeed, it took the combined efforts of about 460,000,000 people to produce so wonderful an exposi- tion, and cost about £10,000,000.
see Wembley thoroughly re- quires abont five days, and I should say is most educational, for though it only contains six acres, we can see what we would see in many dis- tant countries of the world. The places which are represented by buildings are Australia, Bermuda, Burma, British Guiana, Canada, Cey- lon, East Africa, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Malaya, Newfoundland, New Zealand, Palestine, Cyprus, Sarawak, South and West Africa, West Indies, the British Government Building, Palace of Arts, Palace of Engineer- ing and Palace of Industry. Then too, there was a beautiful artificial lake which beautified the whole ex- position.
I visited the building of Burma, made of carved teak wood, with Buddha in his shrine before it. When I entered it was as though
I was in another world, one about which I knew so very little. A Bur- mese girl sat on the floor in gayly colored silks; farther on were tables and panels carved of coral wood, the working model of a ruby mine and a model of a silver and antimony mine. It was all so different, so in- teresting, even the moon of the Bur- mese sky. Indeed, I felt as though I wanted to stay forever. For sale from Burma were gilt, lacquer, ivory, bronze, mother-of-pearl, these things all made by hand, for In this country factory work is not favored.
Next I visited Canada, where the whole continent was staged hefore my eyes. A model of Nlagara Falls was there, a working model of a gold mine and a nickel plant, and there
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were the many kinds of wood and the fur Canada produces. There the largest silver nugget in the world was on exhibition. It weighs three tons. There was the apple and the peach orchard, the fishery and the dairy section, and many other repre- sentations of our northern neighbor's resources.
There is neither time nor space to tell you of more of the buildings, but one thing is surely true, 1 never the learned more of the foreign lands wealth, interests; skills, agriculture, | than I did that day at Wembly. The English were most polite to me, but as soon as i spoke or hought any- thing they smiled and said, "From the States, eh?" and treated me bet- ter than ever.
EMMA KOCH, Senior 9.
LITTLE TOO SLOW. ·
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1 work and wait the whole week through
For Saturday and Sunday.
Then while I wonder what to do
They're gone, and it is Monday.
-MISS MELVIN.
GO TO IT, PESTS!
The Pests are right on the job! Guess what they'vedone now. They have given three stunning chair covers to the school in general, but to the Pest Society in particular. This gift was formally presented by Miss Nabb at the occasion of the Normal-Pest debate. The flaming gold letters P-e-s-t on the dark blue velvet covers surely do catch the eye. The Pest dehaters christened this present and looked like veritable kings and queens seated on their royal thrones. No wonder they made such a fine showing in the de- hate. They knew they were being backed up, both literally and figur- atively speaking, by that enthusiastic cheering crowd called Pests.
We'll need some more of that pep soon, for the big annual contests are rolling around. So get to work and put on the best representative from your clubs. Do your bit to help wrest that coveted medal from the Normals, for you know "We are out to win!" BETH CAPLES,
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KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER LANDS AND PEOPLES.
After a child is born, one of the very first things he does is to open his eyes and look at its surround- ings. Vaguely he wonders what it is all about. When he grows older he is sent to school and through the study of other lands and other peo- ples he gains knowledge of the world and thereby satisfies his in- born curiosity.
The world is such a large place- thousands and thousands of miles of land, large oceans, small seas- and people, millions of them.
We know the world to be such a place-but how? Some of us have traveled and found it out, but most of us just went to school and there through the study of geography, his- tory, literature, music, lectures, we have become acquainted with differ- ent lands and different peoples.
In geography we traveled by the book route to marvelous places. We saw mountains in Switzerland and valleys in Russia. The Dead Sea and the equally wonderful Atlantic Ocean held us enthralled. We met the yellow man and the black man and were astounded at their strange customs. Even our European cous- ins from across the seas have dif- ferent ways than we have.
Kingdoms. empires and republics flourish before the eyes of the child at school. We wonder how a king- dom has become a republic, and pres- to- we find out in the study of his- tory. Thrilling struggles for lib- erty, the making of laws and the working out of the destinies of the different countries are all unfolded through the child's study of history.
It is true each one of us cannot meet Sonja, Renee, Chita and Qua personally, but aren't they just as real to us when we read about them in our good literature When we finish a story about Reenee and Amee, the French girls. we surely become acquainted with different French characteristics and ideas as well as customs. And so it is with the stories of the many other peoples in the many countries of this large world.
As De La Mare, the English poet, said: "Books may be compared to visitable houses - host, company, talk, atmosphere, site and view. A few of them are serene. urbane, spacious, well planned, centrally sit- uated. Most of them face the high road, welcoming all who come. A
few stand a little aloof and forbid- ding. Fewer still harbor unearthly guests. Some are houses isolated. remote, unhospitable, draughty in the winds of Heaven, and haunted." In school We knock at the doors of each and ask for admittance. And We come away with a bag full of
treasures - lovely thoughts and
heroic ideas.
The poets! Long have they
struck the chords of love and death on the harp of life. Into their poems they have breathed the spirit of their country and of all coun-
tries. How eagerly some of the children in school have drunk from these sources,, while others not so eager still quenched what thirst they had at this overflowing fountain.
In music we become familiar with the plaintive airs of Russia, the lively ones of France, the gay tar- entelle of Italy, andthe dashing tan- go of Spain. We even jig with the Irish to their rollicking tunes. The martial strain of "The Marsellaise" brings us to our feet with patriotism. We realize what it all means. Ah, do we really begin to understand? Then what is the secret? It is Knowledge. Knowledge gained within the prosiac walls of the school- room; Knowledge which breaks down the strangling walls and carries the eager child on a magic carpet to a broad vision of the world-even unto the farthest ends of the earth.
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