Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 72

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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Reading is the one thing of which we cannot get enough in school to fulfill our heart's desire. the lack of reading there is a lack of school days. The average is about one thousand days for each person. For many the days are less than that amount. But all, if they will, can find nınch time for reading after work (or school) hours: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Form a taste for reading and acquire the reading habit.

"He who hecomes familiar with a large part of the best literature of the world fills his mind with helpful ideas and noble ideals and gains something of the finest culture the world can offer. His

mind and heart will become richer and his life happier as the years go by. He will finally become a broadminded, intel- ligent man of the world and a citizen of all time instead of an ignorant, narrow-minded inhabitant of some restricted locality, without knowl- edge of the past and without outlook on the future."

There are many who feel they could accomplish much in the way of reading if they had the proper direc- tion. To help and encourage these earnest and industrious people the United States Bureau of Education has established a Home Education Division. This division offers many courses, sixteen in all, from which everyone is certain to find one to suit his needs. Besides, no one is re- stricted to one course. Five courses have been prepared since the war, and more lists are being compiled. The time limit for each course is three years. With the enrollment blank is sent a leaflet containing the reference books for the course which is selected and all specific require- ments. Books of all courses should be read once except those of Course No. 1, which must be read twice dur- ing the three years following enroll- ment. Notification should be sent to the office at the beginning of each reading and at the end of the read- ing, and a summary should be sub- mitted. "Credit will not be given for reading done previous to enroll- ment." When summaries

of all books have been written

and ac-

cepted by the Bureau, test questions are sent to readers. If the answers give evidence of intelligent reading. a certificate will be awarded bearing the seal of the United States Bureau of Education and signed by the Commissioner of Education.

The Bureau does not furnish or lend books. They may be secured from the local libraries or purchased from dealers or publishers[

The following courses are ready for distribution: Course No. 1-

1-Great Literary Bible.

2 .- Masterpieces of World's Liter- ature.

3 .- Reading Course for Parents. activities. 4 .- Miscellaneous Reading for Boys. 5 .- Miscellaneous Reading for Girls.

6 .- Thirty Books of Great Fiction.

7 .- Thirty World Heroes.

8 .- American Literature. 9 .- Thirty American Heroes.

10 .- American History.

11 .- France and her History.

12 .- Heroes of American Democ-

racy. What Yesterday Means for

Today.

13 .- The Call of the Blue Waters. Consists of Seamanship, Navigation, Marine Engineering.

14 .- Iron and Steel.

15 .- Shipbuilding-the Industry,

the Shipyard, Steel Ships, Wood Ships.

16 .- Machine Shop Work.

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Home Education Division, Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C.

SARAH KATZOFF, Sr. 9.

PATRIOTISM.

Patriotism should apply to onr school feeling as well as our feeling for our country. What is the mat- ter? All sorts of dissatisfied grumb- lings are heard. I rather think it is because we are trying to find the faults instead of the good things. Wake up! Get a piece of paper. Put down all your grievances on one side, and then compare them with situations that would have to be met in other Normal Schools or accred- ited colleges. Then get ont the things that we can do and compare them with the privileges other Nor- mal Schools and colleges have. Some people seem to have the idea that all a Normal School course should have is a course in social behavior, with all the trimmings. Remember that we are being trained to be competent teachers, able to meet any situation, not to be parlor lizards and social butterflies. We cannot become teachers without training and knowl- edge.

C. D. F., Sr. 13.

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THE ORIOLE

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THE ORIOLE

PUBLISHED MONTHLY

BY THE STUDENTS OF THE MARY- LAND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. TOWSON. MD.

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FEBRUARY, 1925.

THE HOUSE THAT WE BUILD.

On February 2nd. Rev. Mark Depp of the Towson Methodist Episcopal Church addressed the assembly of the Normal School concerning "Liv- ing in the House that We Build."

The first startling remark was: "Nothing is ever forgotten." Often little acts of meanness are done and we think they are gone, but we are only fooled to think thus. Their in- fluence remains with us until the end. Lady Macbeth tried in vain to wash the blood from her hands. Her fate is typical of the one which comes from the sting of unkindness, from acts of selfishness and untruth- fulness. "Everything we do, feel, see, becomes a part of us forever."

"Life is the house we build, and

we must live in it forever. If we desire a superior house the founda- tion must be firm and the materials used must be of superior quality. We must build this house with a spirit of becoming humilitty. Egot- ism and conceit can never withstand the stormy winds that are sure to come. The foundation, the beams and the rafters, must be welded one

when truth covers every crevice. cal setting.

From the windows of this house there must beam a shining light of of the Chattahoochee" which has a unselfishness, liberality on all sides. message for even small children who will readily follow its music.

Then too, there must be confidence and faith in fellowmen; for how can mnen trust us, if we do not trust others?

"Every one ought to do right and every man can do what he ought to do. He ought to huild this house of Life in such a way that when the last guest has been received and has de- parted with a smile he can look the world in the face and say. 'I am mas- ter of my fate, and captain of my! soul.' "

Inspiration came to all of us dur- ing the address; we enjoyed it and we are hoping for a speedy reappear- ance of Mr. Depp.

INTERESTING ASSEMBLIES.

The assembly in the auditorium of the M. S. N. S. on Monday, January 19, was indeed interesting and enter- taining. Beth Caples favored us with a solo, "The Japanese Maiden From Gaynor." It was so pleasing and so vivid that we imagined our- selves in the midst of fluttering cherry blossoms conversing in her native language with the little lady from Japan.

Dr. Esther Richards, a diagnosti- cian at Johns Hopkins University, delivered a lecture on "Hahit."

Practically all nervous diseases in adults can be traced back to child- hood habits. The moody boy or girl

who desires to play alone, who spends hours in idle day dreaming, who thinks the world is at odds with all his wishes and desires, needs

special care and

attention. These

traits are foreign to a happy life when young, so stamp them out.

There are three attitudes which must be considered during childhood education' the parential attitude, the teacher's attitude, and the child's attitude. All must be in harmony with each other if undesirable traits of character are to be inhibited.

LANIER DAY.

The assembly period on February sixth was devoted to the memory of the poet, Sidney Lanier, whose birth- day is February third.

Agnes Garrett acted as chairman of the Assembly and introduced each member.

Miss Thompson, of the English Department, gave an appreciation of Lanier's life and work in Baltimore as poet, first flute in the Peabody Orchestra and lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University. She read "The

Marshes of Glynn," a poem which embodies the poet's longings for spiritual freedom and shows his great musical genius.

Constance Haines gave "The Song

Mr. Frank Gottlieb came to us from Baltimore to tell of his ac- quaintance with the poet, next to whom he played in the Peabody Or- chestra. Mr. Gottlieb played on his flute several selections which were the poet's favorites. The profound silence and the happy faces in the

thronged assembly hall testified to

our appreciation.

To make sure that Lanier Day, ence book for study of the State of with the opportunity it brings for Maryland. beauty, will be remembered next Rebekah Glading-Maryland Geo- logical Survey, by Eocine. year, a student chairman was elect- ed from the Junior class. The honor fell to Marie Walschmidt.

After the Assembly Miss Thompson and Agnes Garrett went with Mr. Gottlieb to Greenmount Cemetery where in the name of the Mary- land State Normal School Mr. Gott- lieb placed our wreath on the grave of his friend, the poet, Sidney Lan- ier.

WHAT IS MARYLAND DOING IN PUBLIC EDUCATION THAT IS OF INTEREST TO THE OTHER STATES?

On February 9th, State Superin- tendent Albert S. Cook in an assemb- ly presented the students of the Nor- mal School with some topics for thought. The all important theme being, "What Is Maryland Doing In Public Education That Is Of Interest to Other States " For facilitating discussion the subject was divided into four parts: (1) What are some advantages of the county unit sys- tem ?; (2) How do you distribute the State school fund? Does this dis- tribution tend to equalize educa- tional opportunity ?; (3) What is the function of the Board of Measure- ments in the school department ?; and (4), How does Maryland provide for improving class-room teaching? Maryland has twenty-four separate and distinct school systems, com- prised of twenty-three counties and the City of Baltimore. When some difficulty arises in the State it can easily be traced to the county and still more easily it can be traced to a particular school or instructor.

The superintendent of the county schools is appointed hy the County Board of Education with the ap- proval of the State Superintendent and he must have met definite

requirements, including that of a college degree and practice in

the field of teaching. This is a de- cided advantage over the electoral system used in some States where often an unqualified man is elected through political graft.

Mr. Cook impressed upon the fu- ture teachers the necessity of being "patriotically enthusiastic about the Maryland school system. If

the State in which you are teaching is not sufficiently superior, leave it, and go where the school system is good enough for you."

Lack of time prevented Mr. Cook from discussing the remaining topics. However, we feel sure that he will keep his promise to speak about them when he comes again in the near future.

Miss Blood-Name a good refer-

Note: "Eocine" is the name of the present geological age.

Edna Carter sang "The Ballad of to the other with truthfulness. Hail- Trees and the Master," a poem of

stones of hate can never enter in great beauty enhanced by its musi-

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SILVER-SHADE.

A Story For The Children Of The Elementary School.

A great many years ago, when fairies,elves, and gnomes were said to live, there was a kingdom called SilverShade. In this kingdom lived the dainty little fairies. They liked change himself

their home and were contented and happy. The kingdom was called Silver-Shade because of a large sil- ver bell that hung in the queen's palace. This bell shone brightly; day and night, and cast a shadow that made one think of the shade in the forest made by pretty trees.

Queen Mia ruled Silver-Shade. She was kind and generous and was loved by all the fairies. She had a beautiful daughter whose name was Favia, and she too, was a great favorite with the fairies. She was a pretty little fairy, who spent her time helping others when she was not in school. Fairies go to school too. There they learn the things that are taught by fairy teachers. When they have studied hard, and know the things that fairy children ought to know, their schooling is finished.

Far away from the kingdom of Silver-Shade was the kingdom of Gomes, which was the home of the gnomes. Their ruler

was King Monon. The gnomes had plenty of gold and silver, because they guarded mines, and could take a new supply whenever they wished to. In spite of this they were very miserly.

The gnomes were jealous of the fairies, and were angry with them because Princess Favia had re- fused to become King hride. Whenever they could do so, they would try in every possible way to harm the fairies. One day the gnomes called a meeting in the pal- ace to think of a plan to capture Silver-Shade. They talked and

talked, but could not think of a plan to overthrow Queen Mia's kingdom. At last an old, old gnome, with a long white beard, spoke and said: "King Monon, your majesty, I have a plan. Let us take a few of our gnomes and disguise them as elves, who are friends of the fairies. When they arrive at Silver-Shade they can say they came to visit Queen Mia, who always receives her guests gra- ciously. At this time they can examine the fortifications of the fairy kingdom, and see from where Queen Mia gets her magic power. It is a hard task, your majesty, but it can be done."

King Monon seemed lost in

thought, hut he soou spoke.

"Yes," he said, "it is an excellent plan. We shall try it."

The next task was to select three gnomes who would make the jour- ney. King Monon selected the three who were to make the treacherous

trip to Silver-Shade. After

ing them instructions and wishing ies a ride on his broad back. He

them luck, they started.

Now you must know that in Sil. ver-Shade lived a magician who was devoted to Queen Mia. His name was Riquet. He was small in size, but immensely great in power. He could make himself invisible, or

into anything he wished. It happened that the very day the meeting took place in King Monon's palace, Riquet had changed himself into a butterfly. He had

flown many miles, and had stopped to rest in Gomes. Every word of the gnomes' plan was known to Riquet. Immediately he started to fly back to Silver-Shade. He knew it would take the gnomes at least six days to reach the fairy kingdom,

and he would be there in a few hours. In six days, Riquet knew he would find a plan to save Silver- Shade, and a plan to punish the gnomes.

The gnomes were on their way, and were thinking of how they would fool Queen Mia. Riquet was ready with his plans, and was eagerly awaiting the disguised gnomes. His

wait was short. The news was spreading through the kingdom that three elves had come to visit the Queen. The silver bell in the palace pealed, calling all the fairies to- gether. When they had all come into the great chamber where the throne was, they bowed. Queen Mia then spoke.

She then turned to the disguised gnomes and said: "I hope your stay will be very pleasant. You need only ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it."

"Thank you, most gracious Queen," they said, as they bowed be- fore Queen Mia.

The first thing that was planned for the visitors was a tour of the fairy kingdom. Of course, you know that the kingdom was small, because the fairies themselves are such small people, so this sightseeing did not take more than a few hours. They were then entertained by the fairy dancers in the palace, while the fairy musicians played the sweetest music that you have ever heard. A

the palace. Hundreds and hun- dressed as flowers, and some were dressed as birds. What a pretty sight it was to watch them as they sang and danced. Riquet was there, and he entertained the fairies with wonderful tricks. He changed him- self into a tiny bird, and then into a giv- big elephant, and gave all the fair-

changed himself into an elf, and then looked just like the disguised gnomes. For a moment they were frightened, but they did not think that Riquet would know them, and they felt quite at ease once more. After the banquet everyone went to bed. The visitors were shown to

their rooms, which were beautifully furnished and painted by the fairy artists. When everyone was asleep the gnomes stole out into the court- yard of the palace. Riquet knew that sometime during the night they

would try to find out some of the sec- rets of fairyland. He changed him- self into a little mouse, so he could follow them, and hear what they said. The first thing that they did was to find out what kind of fortifications Silver-Shade had. They had a paper and pencil with them, and drew the wall, which was the only protection of the fairy kingdom in time of war. They put little cross-marks to show where the gates opened.

Creep! Creep! The little mouse pattered along. He heard every word the gnomes said, and saw what they were drawing. In a short time the gnomes went back to their rooms. Riquet, who was now a little mouse, followed them. After reaching the palace, he made him- self invisible. He raced from one room to the other, and when he was standing heside the beds of the gnomes he would whisper "Traitor, Traitor."

Immediately the little gnomes

that they were almost asleep, a

mysterious voice would whisper

"Traitor. Traitor." This went on through the whole night. In the morning the disguised gnomes went to bid Queen Mia good-morning She was very pleased to see them.

"Good morning, dear friends. How did you sleep last night?"

Very well, your Majesty," said the gnomes, but they were not telling the truth, because they had not slept at all.

Just then Riquet entered. "Good morning, Your Highness. In honor of our visitors I have planned a special entertainment of magic. It will take place at noon in the garden of the palace."

"Oh, how nice; I am sure our

banquet and reception followed in friends will enjoy it. Vohor, spread the news through the kingdom, and dreds of fairies came. Some were invite everyone to come."

Then one of the gnomes spoke: "I am sure we will enjoy the entertain- ment. Thank you for taking so much trouble for our enjoyment." Riquet smiled to himself, and thought it would not be so enter- taining for the gnomes that after- moon, for they did not suspect they

"We have the honor of having as our guests three elves from Sevel, their home. They will spend quite awoke and were very frightened. They looked, but saw no one. They wondered who could possibly know that they had come on a treacherous visit to Silver-Shade. Every time

some time with us, and we will do all we can to entertain them. Each Monon's one of you must think of a plan to entertain our guests. Tomorrow we will meet to talk these plans over."

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were to be shown as traitors. It was one o'clock when everyone had as- your stamp would help keep the

sembled.

"Good-day my friends,"

Riquet. "I am glad to see you all you ? here. We shall now begin our en- tertainment."

Just as he said this, he appeared. Soon everyone

nose

being pulled,

his

being tickled. It was Riquet who made himself invisible. In a few

minutes, he was

standing

before

them again. He changed himself

into a roaring lion, and fright- ened all the fairies by his terrible

1 .. t sang the sweetest song you have

e.(: hcard. And 110W came the

1 .+ unexpected thing for

5, 02. 8S. Riquet was standing with th 11 dressed as King Monon. They were so surprised that they forgot where they were. They bowed low line you can

Then, how about the time Miss Alice read-was it from Pope ?- the never forget: "He| before their king. The next mom- builds too low who builds beneath ent he was gone, and Riquet stood the stars." Soon after

before them. ated you thought of a business "Your Majesty." saidRiquet, "these course, but you decided to take an elves are not real elves. They are academic course at High School and gnomes in disguise. They have aim for college. You're out of Higli come from Gomes at the request of School now; you couldn't go to col- King Monon, their ruler. They have lege, but you're still determined to accepted your most gracious hospi-'get your A. B. You'll get it, too, tality, and are here for a wicked and maybe a Ph. D. You'll do it

purpose. They came to find some because you must!

plan to capture Silver-Shade. They Looking back over it all, it was poetry that gave you your ideals, are angry because our Princess Favia refused to marry their King. wasn't it? Where else could you They should be punished severely. find such burning patriotism, such 1 should like to put them to work strong determination to do your best, or such high ambition ? Did you in our mines for their whole lives." Queen Mia was so surprised that need those ideals? You needed them as much as you did health, manners, or the four R's. Where would you have been without them? for a moment she could not speak. "Riquet," she said, "you are a dear friend indeed. I shall not forget. It is you who have saved us all from our enemies. These gnomes shall MABEL E. POHLER, Jr. 5. work in our mines for a year to teach King Monon a lesson. As long as you are here, Riquet, I know STICK IT OUT, we are safe."

The gnomes were then led away to begin their work in the mines. King Monon soon heard what had become of his assistants, and knew that the power of the Fairy Kingdom was greater than

his. He never tried again to capture Silver-Shade. All nice stories should end hap- pily, and so this one does too. Prin- cess Favia married the King of the Elves, and lived happily ever after. ROSE L. KORNBLATT, Jr. 3.

IDEALS THROUGH POETRY.

"To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." ; You've all heard those lines be- fore, but the first time you heard them, how did you feel?

Didn't you almost reach out your hands to receive Liberty's emblem. (''er it fell? You didn't clutch valnly in the air, but you did save up a quarter to buy a Thrift Stamp.

When you're downcast and disgusted And you know you're going to fail, Stick it out!

If the weather doesn't suit you, If it snows or if it hails, Stick it out!

It does no good to throw your job, Work hard and dig in deeper. Your common sense will tell you In the end it will he cheaper To hang on. Don't be a quitter; Stick it out!

If you just take that attitude You never will go under.

You'll have the strength that tears up trees,

And splits rocks asunder.

And what will be your motto;

And what will be your prayer

When you think that you're a failure, When you think you're in a snare? Stick it out!

I. H. Rush, Sr. 13.

WE'LL ALL TAKE TEA.

That tripped across the Normal lea,

To sip a friendly cup of tea

With our Miss Tall and Miss Sperry.

What a strange hum we heard about the halls on Monday after- nool1. "Are you going ?" "What are you going to wear?" We saw young men timidly asking advisers if "tucks" and soft-boiled shirts were in order. You ask, what was all the stir about? Miss

Tall and Miss Sperry had invited the students and faculty to tea at the great house in the grove where we had all so longed to go. So on successive Mon- days the Juniors and Seniors with their advisers became very festive.

The social committee warned stu-

you gradu- dents and faculty alike, we heard, to be on their best behavior and to wear the right clothes. Some of us were almost filled with awe and per- haps trembled just a little as we

walked up the wide stairway, but the moment our hostesses greeted us so graciously all our timidity vanished and we felt at home. Were not Miss Tall and Miss Sperry very happy to see us!

The spring flowers seemed to nod to us from corners; we found there, in the principal's house, faculty wives who we feel sure since meet- ing them play a very important part in our Normal School life. How we should love to have lingered in the library where books and pictures beckoned, but we passed on to the dining room, where we chatted with friends over our tea cups while the cheery fire cracked forth its wel- come.

We are happier because of the teas. We have made new friends and strengthened old bonds. To Miss Tall and Miss Sperry we will ever be grateful. Their teas will always be a happy memory.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 72

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