Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 74

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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MY CREED.

.. "To give my body daily doses of fresh air and exercise for the sake of my mind.

"To give my mind semi-occasional dips into nonsense for the sake of my soul.

"To give my soul at least one daily glimpse into some great life for the sake of those who are obliged to associate with me."

Don't Be A Trailer.

"Two horses were carrying two loads. The front horse went well, but the rear horse was lazy. The men began to pile the rear horse's load on the front horse. When they had transferred it all, the rear horse found it easy going, and he said to the front horse, 'Toil and sweat. The more you do the more you will have to do.'

"When they reached the tavern the owner said, 'Why should I fod- de rtwo horses when I carry all on one? I had better give the one all the food it wants and cut the throat of the other. At least I shall have the hide.' And he did.

"The trailer ni

his class may think he is getting by while others carry the load and do the work. But wait until he tries to put on the feed bag out i nthe world. What a jolt he has coming! He'll find slim picking, for there the real fellow- the one who carries his share of the load-is the one who gets the big job, the one who wins success! "Don't be a trailer!"

"I can't understand why you stayed outside so long with such a wonderful dancer as Charlie." "But he showed me some new steps and we sat on them." -Exchange.

WINTER SPORTS. when the summer weather proves too warm? By W. Dustin .White. About all you can do then is to peel off another layer of My own personal acquaintance with Jack Frost was in a measure forced upon me, and in this way. From boyhood up I had heen fond clothing, which only gives the flies a better chance, and, speaking of flies, those persistent little pests of the summer woods are worse than all the discomforts of winter combined. of outdoor life, and had devoted And what is true of mosquitoes and much spare time to hunting, fishing, | flies will also apply to disease germs mountain-climbing, and trips. But these outings invariably doors in winter. camping -they simply cannot live out-of- came to an end each winter soon after the first snowfall, and, with hetter understanding of Jack Frost The best evidence, perhaps, of our the hatches buttoned down on all is the increasing popularity of all of outdoor activities except a little the snow and ice sports. Our sum-

coasting and skating, I would im- mer resorts have been converted patiently await the coming of anoth- into all-year-round resorts and hoast er spring. When the time came of a skating-rink as well as a cro- that I must take up some husiness of quet ground; a toboggan chute as my own. 1 joined the hack-to-the- well as a tennis court; and there is land brigade and devoted my work-a ski jump ing hours to agriculture. This soon took all the leisure out of the sum- mer months, and forced me to take to the woods in winter or not at all. It was really a hlessing in disguise, on many of the golf links. These resorts actually re- port more business during the win- ter than in the summer. The moun- tain paths of summer are snowshoe trails of winter, and many a camp- for I have since learned the joys of ing party goes into the woods in winter in the open and have derived winter, either to occupy a remote more real pleasure from the days in log cahin, or actually to pitch a can- the snowy woods than I ever got vas shelter and thus get close to the frozen heart of Mother Nature. from the summer outings.

It was not so very long ago that a man was looked upon as a mild luna- So it looks as if we, as a people, are not only getting acquainted with Jack Frost, but are also finding in tic who would don a pair of snow- shies or skiis and wander off into him a real friend .- From "The Book the woods just for the sport of the of Winter Sports" published in The thing, while one who would even Piper.

Selection foom history report by Bertha Harris:

"After the Greeks left the city the Trojans were all juhlicated." Boy! Page Mr. Webster.

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The cold is one of the easiest oh- stacles in all the woods to get around. An extra jacket; another You wish to phone? You may, sir.

stick on the fire; a turn at the wood-' A shoe-shine? Over there. pile; a tramp on the snowshoes- A match? The cigar stand, sir. any one of these will warm you in' A manicure? This way.

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think of camping out in the dead of the winter was considered a fit suh- ject for the asylum. Of these things 1 speak from a personal point of view, for I did a little pioneering in the field of winter sports, at least so far as my own locality was con- cerned. But times have changed, and now I find it hard to keep up with enthusiastic friends who have learned the game. All that was necessary was that the vacationist should grasp the

real truth-to know that there were fewer draw- backs connected with a winter holi- day than with a summer one-and the fun of the thing took care of the rest of it.

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TEACHERS VS. UNDERTAKERS.

Sonie people think that the brain boxes of little children are nothing else but cemeteries where the teach- er digs a grave and buries so much dead matter in the fond hope that on the examination day when Gabriel blows his horn there will be a resur- rection of the dead. It is most un- fortunate that such an idea is far too general, and it is still more dis- tressing when teachers themselves

get that point of view. I am al- ways interested in what our gradu- I leave it to you to decide. Was ates are doing, for 1 am eager to find ! this boy of ours a teacher or a

out how the investment that the funeral director?

Normal School has made in them is realizing dividends. In other words, 1 want to know whether we have produced a teacher or an undertaker. A few weeks ago I received a let- ter. I opened it and read it with great interest, for it was from one of our gallant boys now ont in the field facing the real work of the teacher. The letter said that there was to be a Parent-Teachers' meeting at the school and that he had decided to show the parents what he was doing in geography. His letter read: "I wish you could be present, as I have planned to have my Sixth Grade

show the parents how they have worked out the problem 'Why is New England. although one of the small- est sections of the United States, one of the leading sections?' and I would like to have your opinion of it."

Did I go You het I did. I burned np shoe leather getting there. In spite of the bad weather the school-room was filled with in- dulgent parents and interested citi- zens. The meeting began, and soon the lesson was in full swing. The children had prepared large charts and graphs showing the status of manufacturing in New England. There were exhibits of cotton, wool, shoe and rope manufacturing. Each child had a part in the program, and each in turn told in his or her simple, straightforward way just what had been done in the study of cotton manufacturing, shoe manufacturing, etc. Each talk was illustrated by exhibit materials that challenged in- terest and attention on the part of the parents. There were many il- lustrated folders and pamphlets from the cities in New England. The pupils told how they had writ- ten letters to the secretaries of the Chambers of Commerce of the New England citles, requesting Illustrated material, and in every case their ef- forts were well rewarded.

As the lesson progressed I was

lievahle! Parents as pupils and their children as teachers! Yet such was the case. These children were showing how geography functions in the lives of people. They were tak- ing what may be considered mere advertising matter fit only for the waste ij per basket ad putting mean- ing into it. The experiences of those children will continue to func- tion throughout their natural lives. In years to come they will have for- gotten their geography books, but they will still be reading advertise- ments and folders, and these will continue to bring their rich message of world lore.

E. CURT WALTHER. Dept. of Geography.

WE WONDER WHAT JR. XI WOULD DO WITHOUT-

Miss Wilson, our dear adviser? The orations of Sadie Baker?

Our preacheress, Kelley (Sect. Chair- man ) ?

The team work of Matthews?

Our improving Pusey?

The advice of Polly?

The quaint talk of Butts?

The voice of Bryon ?

The speeches of Mitzi?

Our Boulden's strength?

The coyness of Mr. Egan?

The charming manner

of Mr. Van Sant.

The grace of Dowell?

The sweetness of our Edythe?

Standy, our standby?

Reatha, our playmate?

Peta, her grace, etc .?

"The Three Musketeers"-Bryan, Rolsh and Fisher

The healthful appetite of Long? The arguments of Dean?

The playfulness of Gara?

Sparkie's knowledge of life?

Fulks, herself?

The courting of Lovely Lucile ?

Eskridge's wit?

The one and only Madie-our darl- ing?

The knowledge of Lloyd?

The kittenish movements of Siehler? Singman's own self?

The Bell that never fails to ring in our hearts?

Kreb's love of geography?

Jerry's musical voice ?

JERRY CAHILL, Jr. VI.

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The plan calls upon the World Federation to study intensively vari- ous subjects fundamental to inter- national understanding and good will through committees appointed for the purpose. There should be, Dr. Jordan says, a general world com- mittee on education for peace to co- operate with the educational associ- ations of different nations, and an- other world committee to cooperate with the peace organizations In all parts of the world.

There should be, furthermore, a committee to investigate the present teaching of history the world over, reporting also on textbooks used from the standpoint of international amity.

A committee on the teaching of patriotism which shall attempt to de- fine its true nature.

A committee to consider the spe- cial plans of promoting mutual in- terest and understanding between students of the various ages.

A committe to consider the possi- bility of better relations through the international use of athletic sports.

A committee to consider the possi- hility of a bureau of conciliation in the Department of State or a peace council connected with the same de- partment.

A committee to consider without prejudice the question of military training in schools and colleges.

A committee to consider prepared- ness in regard to its educational, economic and social aspects.

A committee to consider the standing incentives to war and the possibility of their abatement through legislation, public opinion or other- wise.

A committee to study the Hague Court of Arbitration and the World Court.

A committee to consider the League of Nations and the problems involved in our adherence to it. A general study through a com- mittee and through individuals of the current arguments for war as a cosmic necessity.

A committee to consider the possi- bility of better relations through the international use of athletic sports.

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THE ORIOLE

GT TOWSON

To be fond of learn- ing is to be at the gate of knowledge.

Vol. 4-No. 6

MARCH, 1925

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

THE PEDAGOGIQUE SEEMFUNNY ORKESTRA.

THE PEDAGOGIQUE SEEM- FUNNY ORKESTRA.

February fourteenth is a memor- able date for the Class of 1925. On that evening Miss Tall held her an- nual reception for the Seniors. A special program of music, interpre- tative dancing, fortune telling and Baltimore, we should be making a other divertisements was planned. Probably one of the most enjoyable events of the evening was the sym- phony played by the Pedagogique Seemfunny Orkestra.

In introducing the orchestra Miss Barry, the director, said that, like Walter Damrosch of the New York Symphony, she felt that she could not refrain from saying a word to the audience about the interesting fea- tures of both the orkestra and the music it was going to play. She told the guests that this important occas- sion was the orkestra's first public performance in America; that the program notes had been especially written for the performance, and that the symphony itself had inspired Miss Evans to create new types of instruments that might bring out the intrinsic worth of the music. These instruments augmented the usual three choirs of orchestral in- struments. The string choir was -

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WHO SHOULD ADOPT THE PROFESSION OF TEACHING.

of the books ou vocational guidance ignore the teaching profession as one of the businesses of life toward which talented High School students should be directed.

This is one of the most vital ques- tions that the whole country is fac- ing, and since the problem of this Normal is to prepare teachers for the State of Maryland and the City of Watch the Normal School next year and study its enrollment. We believe it will move one level higher when the ability of the student it at- tracts is tested. Our faith is based upon the visiting campaign of our very careful analysis. Our Easter Student Enrollment Campaign is ap- present Junior and Senior men and women. They go back to their High proaching. Then the students in the Schools at Easter, for a day's visit. Normal go back to their own Higb They meet their old instructors; they meet their former classmates; they tell of the life and the work at Nor- mal. The Principals of the High Schools have been most charming in welcoming home their graduates, and most helpful in giving guidance to their Seniors who are about to take up their new special lines of work. Schools to induce other students to take up the teaching profession. For the last three years this effort on the part of our students to raise the level of the profession has been most gratifying. Year by year more of the superior High School students are taking into consideration their aptitude for teaching, and if it seems to be beyond all other aptitudes are joining our guild. A talent is a tal- ent. and should not be ignored by an

individual, even though a family might wish that talent to be of a dif- 'erent variety. Watching for signs of special abilities early in a child's career is the one guiding factor that will lead to the success of that child when he is grown if only his elders and advisers will heed the signs. In- variably a father or mother knows that a child is mechanical-minded, or artistic, or sews well, or loves music, ! or plays at teaching school. Most

Speed the day, when only the lead- ing sttudents from the High Schools, leading in character, in intellect, and in aptitude for teaching shall know their several abilities and come to us with convictions, prepared to take their initial two years in the prepar- ation for teacher-training. What can be a more interesting business than to manipulate the raw mater- ials of education! It is a transmut- ing process more valuable and more significant than any manufacturing j process in this age of big business.

L. L. TALL.

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THE ORIOLE

March, 1925.

SUCH A MAY DAY AT NORMAL!

European Traditions Combined For Our Celebration.

Winter has just closed her doors. Spring has opened hers, bringing forth warm sunshine, flowers, green leaves for the trees which for so long have been bare, and birds singing in all their glory. What more beauti- buł scene would one want than this? Then let's celebrate it with a merry festival.

History records that the Romans celebrated the coming of the glorious spring. They would congregate at some open space and worship Flora, one of their goddesses, after which many games were played to celebrate the occasion. It was their custom to go about early in the morning to gather flowers with which to decor- ate the town.

Even the barbarian tribes in

Europe had May festivals, but it seems that their festivities had no connection with flowers. Certainly, it could not have meant much if they gathered no flowers.

England celebrated lay more glor- iously than other nations of early times. We go back as far as the sixteenth century and we find it a custom with the people to go out early on May morning and gather hawthorn blossoms, which were called the May flowers. About sun- rise the blossoms were brought and every doorway in the village was de- corated. Then other merry festivities took place. The expedition through the woods hunting hawthorn blos- soms of the May was called "going a Maying." and the bringing home the flowers "the bring home the May." The fairest maiden of the town was chosen Queen of the May, and she was crowned with flowers. The lads

and lasses of the villages met and

danced and sang with much freedom. It was such a gay time that even the king and queen came to enjoy the festival.

merry Chaucer in his "Court of Love" writes, "Forth goeth all the court, both most and least, to fetch the flowers fresh."

Th e May pole seemed to be the most conspicuous feature of the day. It was always decorated beautifully with garlands of flowers draped over it. At one time the Puritans who were enemies of joy and mirth caused every May pole to be uproot- ed, but after the Restoration they were all re-erected.

May Day as celebrated in England was marked by many characters. The quaint chimney sweeps always attracted the spectators. Among the band arrayed in fantastic dresses was one smartly dressed female and another strange figure called Jack- in-the-Green. He was a man con- cealed within a tall frame of flowers

which was decorated with a flag at -

the top. These persons stopped here and there on their rounds and danced to the music of a violin and fife.

The milkmaids were characters similar to the chimney sweeps. This procession was headed by dairy our coming May fete.

women arrayed in pretty frocks with their heads dressed with blossoms. They led a milch cow all garlanded with flowers. At the sound of music the maids would dance around the ! cow.

France celebrated May Day with glory as well as England. Her custom regarding the May Queen dif- fered a hit from that of England. In France a pretty child was chosen and dressed as a Virgin. She was seated on a throne of foliage and was thought of somewhat as a goddess. They would beg of passers-by, saying "For the May.'

The French festival was arranged differently from that of England. A large square was fenced with ropes so as to keep the crowd from the performers and from interrupting the procedure. Then the procession be- gan. Six young men dressed as woodsmen with axes on their shoul- ders, followed by village maidens leading a fine cow, entered first. Then came foresters dressed in green followed by Robin Hood, who was accompanied by Little John and Will Stutely. Jolly outlaws preceded i maidens who came strewing flowers for Maid Marian. After Maid Mar- ian and her attendants walked Friar Tuck, Midge, the miller's son, and the Maypole drawn by oxen. At the rear was the hobby horse and drag- on. After tricks were done with the hobby horse and the dragon had per- formed Robin Hood and his comrades presented a game, which was, to strike a target with an arrow. Robin Hood excelled in the game, so he was crowned with a laurel wreath. The ! procession then passed on so the vil- lagers could come and enjoy them- selves around the May pole.

The famous Morris dancers seem to have come from Spain. They were introduced in England about the time of Edward III, but did not become popular until several years had passed. The characters taking part in the dances were usually Maid Marian, Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Little John, the dragon and hobby horse. all dressed in elaborate cos- tumes. The two most notable dan- ces which they had were the sword and the ribbon dances.

By combining the traditions of

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Rome, France, England and Spain, we in America celebrate May Day with great pleasure. It is a time that is looked for, especially in col- leges. We at the Normal School are looking forward with great joy to

Following are two poems which are indispensable when May Day is thought about:

SONG ON A MAY MORNING.

NNow the bright morning star, Day's harbinger

Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her

The flowery May, who from her green lap throws

The yellow cowslip and the pale primrose;

Hail, Bounteous May, that doth in- spire

Mirth and youth, and warm desire; Woods and groves are of thy dress- ing.

Hill and dale doth both boast thy blessing;

Thus we salute thee with our early song

And welcome thee, and wish thee long. -JOHN MILTON.

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March, 1925.

THE ORIOLE

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SUCH A MAY DAY AT NORMAL!

(Continued from Page 2) GOING A MAYING.

Get up, get up, for shame! the blooming morn

Upon her wings present the god unshorn;

See how Aurora throws her fair Fresh quilted colours through the

air.

Get up, sweet slug-a-bed and see The dew spangling herb and tree! Each flower has wept, and bowed to- ward the East,

About an hour since, yet you not drest-

Nay, not so much as out of bed; When all the birds have matins said, And sung their thankful hymns; 'tis sin,

Nay, profanation, to keep in,

When as a thousand virgins on this day

Spring, sooner than the lark, to fetch in May.

Rise, and put on your foliage, and be seen

To come forth, like the Springtime fresh and green,

And sweet as Flora. Take no care For jewels for your gown or hair! Fear not, the leaves will strew

Gems in abundance upon you. Besides the childhood of the day has kept

Against you come, some orient pearls unwept

Come, and receive them while the light

Hangs on the dew locks of the night, And Titan on the eastern hill

Retires himself, or else stands still

Till you come forth! Wash, dress, be brief in praying,

Few beads are best when once we go a-Maying.

Come, my Corinna, come; and com- ing mark

How each field turns a street, each street a park

Made green, and trimmed with trees! See how Devotion gives each house a bough Or branch! each porch, each door, ere this,

An ark, or tabernacle is,

Made up of white thorn neatly inter- weaver,

As if here were the cooler shades of love

Can such delights be in the street, And open fields, and we not see 't? Come, we'll abroad, and let's obey The proclamation made for May. And sin no more, as we have done by staying,

But, my Corinna, come let's

go a-Maying.

There's not a budding boy or girl this day,

But is got up, and gone to bring in May.

A deal of youth, ere this is come Back, and with white thorn laden

home

Some liave despatched their cakes

and cream,

Before that we have left to dream And some have wept, and woo'd and plighted troth,

And chase their priest, ere we can cast off sloth.

Many a green gown has been given, Many a kiss, both odd and even, Many a glance, too, has been sent From out the eye, love's firmament Many a jest told of the keep betray- ing

This night, and locks picked, yet we're not a-Maying. -ROBERT HERRICK. M. GRACE LYONS, Jr. 13.

TEN SUGGESTIONS FOR TEACHERS ATTENDING SUMMER SCHOOL IN 1925.

Consider attending a summer school which offers a complete change of scene and climate. The rural teacher will perhaps enjoy the at -! tractions which a large city offers; the city teacher may prefer the sum- mer course given on the coast or in the mountains.

2. Secure summer session cata- logues to find a number of institu- tions as soon as they are issued.

3. Study summer session cata- logues to find which university or college offers courses in which you are most interested; what outstand- ing leaders are conducting courses in your field, and what prerequisites are required for these courses.

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Oriole and Tower-Light, 1922-1927, Part 74

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