Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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HUMOR As chairman of the music committee, it is my duty to see that an excellent orchestra is obtained. IVith this purpose in mind, I have left no stone unturned. It is true that I fell asleep in the meteorology class, ruffled the newspaper in psychology, and hummed in English history. But I was doing it all for the cause-for the good old senior class. When I slept I dreamed-dreamed of my duty. It is, in truth, while I sleep that I do my best work. Wlhen I ruffled the paper it was not to see the comic section. but to read the advertisements and to select the most suitable dance halls to visit. To enjoy myself? Indirectly, yes, for I enjoy working for the good of the class. But in reality I was not in- terested in dancing. I was interested in an orchestra. Wfhy, when I hummed, it was for the good of the class. I hummed in the manner I thought a good orchestra should play. 'fIt is true that I was forcibly ejected from the Iron Gate. But why? Because I told the conductor that if he played 'Three Little INords' with vibrato and other artistic effects, I, as representative of the graduating class of dear old Hearthstone, would hire him and his entire orchestra. I admit that I started the riot in the Rusty Door. But how was I to know that I was speaking with the manager when I said that the playing was terrible, but that his sensitive ear-drums and superior tonal quality so transformed the discordant and unmellifluous music that it seemed to attain, although it actually did not, the acme of perfection? I was merely working for the good of the class-and if working for the Class is a crime, then I am guilty. CHere Herb Thistledown's orbs imitated the Mississippi Riverl. My boy, my boy, cried the Dean, energetically wringing his hanky and embracing Herb, I fully understand your predicament, and appreciate your work. I, too, because of my musical ability, was once in the same dilemma as you. I, too, had to overcome similar obstacles-obstacles which an understanding world hurls before all the gladiators of life. To prove that I realize your difficult task, I shall volunteer my services and to-night we shall go together in quest of the orchestra supreme. That, tacitly added the Dean, bursting into poetry, as man often will on such jubilant occasions, will give me an opportunity to get away from home and wife, and to make whoopee for once in my life. Thank you, sir, thank you, said Herb, effervescent with emotion. CINCINNATI MONTIBIILLO 155

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