Canon City High School - Nonac Regit Yearbook (Canon City, CO)

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sv' -i'I 'I I - .,.. ii Q ' - 'i'ii ii ifiEl. ' 3+ A fore attempting the fourth part of their journey. W'hen the guides again beckoned them onward, they eagerly started on their way. There were many perilous cliffs to scale, many rushing streams to cross, and much thick underbrush to cut, but still they has- tened on. To give diversion to the weary travellers, the guides planned many pleasure trips to cool, refreshing nooks, where sparkling springs gushed forth and wild Flowers shed their sweet perfume. At last the day arrived when each one knew the summit would be gained by even- ing. All day long they journeyed upward, never once pausing, for every eye, every thought, every heart was fixed upon the goal. Vlfhen the rays of the setting sun were touching all the clouds with crimson, the band of pilgrims clambered over the last rocks and stood upon the mountain top. In their midst was the white-robed Opportunity, though no one knew when, how, or whence she came. Ere they had time to view the panorama before them, she spoke, in the same clear tones as before, and held them spellbound till she finished. - I have kept my promise. I have come to lead you to new won- ders, but now you cannot go together, for each must seek his fortune for himself. Some of you may choose to scale yon misty mountains, others of your company must go atronce to mingle with the peoples of the world, but if you gaze each day at Wfisdomls cloud-capped summit and think of what experience has taught you on the rocky paths of learning, you will safely reach the City of Success and I myself will put into your hand the sparkling gem of happinessf' The moon arose and one by one the twinkling stars appeared, but the little band upon the mountain sat as motionless and silent as the rocks and rugged cliffs around them. Tomorrow! They knew not what that day would bring. Their guides had left them and the City of Success seemed far away, a vague and distant somewhere in a promised land yet undiscovered. lfranklin was the first to speak: 'llhfhen Aurora ushers in the dawn, I go to yonder mountains. I shall follow higher paths of learning ere I go into the worldfl But a maid named Grace made answer: I am tired of weary climbing. I shall go into the world at once to seek the promised city. So when the dawn appeared the company was divided. Some sought out the higher mountains, while others went at once into the world, but ere they parted they agreed to meet in ten years' time just inside the golden portals of the City of Success. They soon lost sight of one another, each pilgrim following a differ- ent highway. But none forgot to gaze each day at VVisdom's cloud- capped summit and recall what faithful guides had taught them on the rocky paths of learning, and finally at the appointed time all thirty-one had reached the City of Success, and just inside its glittering gateway, Opportunity accosted them. No one is allowed to stay in my fair city 'unless he proves to me that he will be a public benefit and not a public nuisance. Therefore, each of you must speak and tell me how he has attained success and in

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.1651 1: 1 ' 1--I ---.1 . ,4g17k1c. ,, El I . 'ir --. QQ.: ' , ,Q-.. Lf- X5 Xfiff., 7p 3-41555 .. ' , -:xiii -ffftxf A 'ET -i .f ' ' ' W - ' . ffl-'-1 'rjgh , f H'-'- .f A L2--3-- '. . - - TTA ,l , F 1 .71 ,Ytt11,,., ,ll-,:.,JL-1-J. -' A J, -.Aw tler way. Oh, Opportunity, I am Rev. Ira Thomas. Let me lead the people of your city in the paths of righteousness and duty. A skinny, jovial fellow next spoke: l'It is true that men need spir- itual enlightenment, but there is another, equally important side. of their nature, and it is that which I develop. I am Macques I-Iardy, the author of 'Stealthy Si' of the funny paper. A golden-haired young lady, dressed in a gown of latest fashion, then came forth, and turned from side to side to display the dress from every angle. I am Miss Bernice Karr, she said. I shall stand in the show windows of your department stores and show to the admiring public all the latest gowns from Parisf' A man carrying a pick and shovel over his shoulder then addressed Opportunity. The streets of your city must be kept clean and free from weeds ,the ditches must be unobstructed by stones, and the roads clear of rocks. I am Lester Sutcliffe, the expert ditch digger. Let me pursue my occupation here. A dashing cowgirl, flourishing a revolver in her hand, rode into the circle on her spirited horse and spoke in a loud commanding tone: S' Let dauntless Sarah keep away the outlaws and theibandits. Let me ride about the outskirts of the city and protect it from all harmf' A low musical voice was next heard: I ang Miss Lewis, the fa- mous elocutionist. I shall instruct your people in my wondrous art. Listen, while I give a reading. just as she reached the climax of the tale, the spell-bound audience was startled by a terrified scream, and turned to behold Mrs. I-Iarry Marvin fainting in her husband's arms, so overcome was she at the tragedy told. It was generally thought that this was due to her senti- mental nature-a natural outgrowth of her character as a noted musi- cian. I-Iowever, Miss Blanche Tuncil, the physician immediately came forward, and in a moment the lady was revived. The doctor spoke: I have shown you, Opportunity. how I can help your people. As attention was directed toward him, it was Mr. Marvin's turn to speak: At last I have attained the City of Success through my art of prophesying the weather. I shall tell you when the storms and when the sunny days will come. A neatly dressed lady then made her way toward Opportunity. I shall be of service to the women of the city. I can make them exquisite gowns and every one will wonder at my skill. I was known among you as a maid called Esther Manlovef' For a moment there was silence, then a feminine voice, sad and low. was barely audible: 'C I am Wiidow I-Iazel Glanville. My husband died of a malady of the ears. and in memory of him I would establish in your city a home for the deaf and dumb. Another lady immediately spoke: My name is Esther Ritzman. I. too. would give joy to the suffering. By following a long and tedious path, I have learned to be an expert cook. Let me make the inmates of Mrs. Glanville's institution happy by preparing for them delicious food. A rather timid gentleman then stepped out of the crowd: H I am