Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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24 NORMAL OFFERING Ellie Emma nf lChum By Adelaide H. I-Iuard DRAMATIS PERSONIE. Khami-a ioealthy merchant of Tunis. Salci--friend of Kham, and a clever lochsmith. Omar-the eldest son. Ufra-the second son. Adrar-the youngest son. Natalie-A French maiden adopted by Kham in years past. Prince. Servant and attendants. SCENE I. Place-Inner court-yard in the home of the merchant Kham. Timef-A spring morning. Kham is seen sitting alone beside the fountain. Kham Csadlyl: Hovv different is this day from what I had expect- ed! I have counted the hours until this one when I shall see my sons again: yet, how short lived will be my joy and theirs when I tell them this very night I must leave my native land and journey to the far East, perhaps never to return. Oh, fate! why must my cup of happi- ness savor so of bitterness? fSer'uant enters at left, noiselessly, and salaamsj Kham: Speak, boy. Has the Wise Saki yet arrived? Servant: The most learned Saki is Without, master. Kham: Bid him hurry hither, then. fEfrit seryantj Kham: Ah, Wise and nohle Saki! How can I sufficiently thank you for this priceless product of your brain loy which my sons shall be protected and tested? CI-Ie crosses the courtyard to a massive marble pillar intricately carved, and seems to examine it.l fEnter Salci, left.J

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NORMAL OFFERING 23 largest retail stores in Boston, eight teachers, and many others who have benefited mankind. I The first person from Rockville who graduated from Bridgewater was Willard Penniman Clark of the 27th class 118495. He taught but one term, but served several years on the school committee, thereby communicating to this region the Bridgewater Spirit, which was kept alive for many years. He lived to the age of about eighty years, and held many important town offices. The names of the other Bridgewater graduates are Hannah Miller, Melissa Catherine Gay, Philander Augustus Gay, Nathaniel Seaver Keay, Edward Payson Fitts, and Willard F. Jones. These graduates have rendered a total of one hundred and sixteen years of teaching service. The Reverend Horace Walker, son of Dean Walker, was minister at the Central Square Congregational Church in Bridgewater for several years. Thus it will be seen that there is a strong tie between Bridgewater and Old Rockville, Mass. In closing this article, the writer wishes to give a tribute of affec- tion to the late Albert Gardner Boyden, who was his teacher, and to his son, Arthur Clarke Boyden, whom he has known for fifty years, and who is now nobly doing his part to give more light to the world, with the torch that his father handed to him. A Minh By Adelaide H. Huard T0 be a bird, and soar on high When all things earthly seem distressed, To sail the cloud-flecked summer sky, When on our breasts life's cares have pressed, To taste the peace of heights unguessed, To bathe in sunset's purple glow And by the dying sun be blessed, Or greet the dawn, could this be so, I would be happy then, I know.

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NORMAL OFFERING 25 Saki: My friend, the great day has dawned at last! Let us rejoice while the sun is high and allow evening to come when it must. tHe crosses the stage arid joiiis Kham by the marble pillar, and placing a sqilare package iii his harid, 'nods his head imderstaiidiiiglgi The silver boxes are inside, and here are the keys to fit each box, engraved as you desired. The vessel has docked and within the hour your beloved sons will be with you. Kham: My joy is bitter-sweet, Saki. I cannot forget that I am to say farewell so soon. The country asks such difficult things of a man that it makes him wonder whether or not he loves his sons or his prince more. It was hard enough to send them off to Paris years ago, but then the anticipation of their return mitigated my sorrow. Now .... Saki: Would thatI could go in your stead, my friend! But' there are certain missions to be entrusted to men of worth and valor. Our prince has singled you out. I am not worthy of the honor. Kham: That is not true, Saki. But Ishall cease this lamenting! Tell me the taps the pillar with his hmicklesjg is the lock set? How cunningly the carving lends itself to the secret door! tEriter at left, a tall, graceful maiden, richly dressed, who crosses stage to pillar.D Sahi: Yes, the lock is timed: and it would take a keen eye to discover our little secret. Natalie tboius arid smiles at Sahi, arid slips her arm into that of Khaml: Godfather, from my window Isaw the carriage nearing the brow of the hill. Iam sure it is they! Kham: Dear child, one would believe that Omali Pasha himself were expected, so beautifully are you dressed to welcome my sons! lThe soris of Kham eriter, at left. Exit Natalie, at right. The father embraces them? Kham: My sons, welcome to your home! I trust that it will be as dear to you now, as it was before you left for Paris. Omar: We have shaken the dust of the continent from our feet and have come back to our native Algeria, eager to taste again of its joys and pleasures. Kham: May your hopes be realized, Omar. Adrar Cstarldirig beside his fatherj: Father, they will, they must. With you here to direct our enterprises we will conquer the world. Salci Cabfectioriatelybz Ambitious youth!