Clifton Springs High School - Cliftonian Yearbook (Clifton Springs, NY)

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THE CLIFTONIAN 28 SYDNEY CARTON His life was just an aimless arrow That might have been success; But it took a pathway so narrow. It hid the virtues he did possess. He started well to reach his work, A goal which many seek; But his future was made dark By drink, bad friends and a will so weak. His time was spent on other’s work While his own was left undone. Others their duties did shirk, By Sydney their glory was won. Carton lost his earthly fame; But there was one he cherished. His life was not spent in vain; For the love of her he perished. To him she was the emblem of the pure; Although his true nature seldom shone. God’s will is always sure, And he called Sydney Carton home. MABEL PARDINGTON, Eng. II MOTHER Who is the sweet faced lady That tenderly cares for baby? Mother. Who is always willing to put Herself last? No one but Mother. All the family troes to her for advice, Sleep, food, and clothes are sacrificed By Mother. In the list of those of fame Always put first the name, Mother. R. GRIMSLEY George R. (staying after school in Latin room)—What smells so in here? Ed. O’Connell—Oh! Probably some dead language. Miss Frantz—What part of speech is woman? Carlton—No part of speech at all, she is all of it.

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THE CLIFTONIAN 27 THE WEDDING OF THE FLEA THE DENTIST A Frog met a Bumblebee, On his way to marry the Flea; Where are you going”? asked the Frog. “I am going” answered the Flea “To become the gallant bridegroom Of the beautiful Lady Flea.” “Where is the wedding going to be?” “Beside the mill, ’neath the linden tree.” “And who is the minister?” asked the Frog. “The stately gentleman, Mr. Hog.” “Who are the bridesmaids”? “Why of course, the Queen of Spades The Robin, the Lightning Bug, and the Honey Fly All dressed in their best to dazzle the eye.” “And pray, what am I to be?” the Frog replied: “Why, you may be ring bearer for the bride;” And so they journeyed o’er the lea, Mr. Bee to marry his charming Miss Flea. MILDRED WILLIAMS, Eng. I OUR OWN LIBRARY The Varmint—George Record. Cappy Ricks—Elwyn Richardson. Ben Hur—Ashley Macomber. All Quiet on the Western Front-Study Hall. Innocents Abroad—Seniors at Washington. The Listening Post—Outside Prof’s office. Boy’s Heroes—Lovey, Mac, Edgar. Mr. W.—Who originated the first geometrical proposition? Neil Buck—Noah. Mr. W.—How is that? Neil—He constructed an arc. M. Calteaux—I just bought a nickel eraser. Nan Q.—Oh, I should think a rubber one would be better. What is that awful angular thing, That confronts you as you stand, In the doorway of the dentist, That the doctor holds in his hand? You climb upon the dentist’s chair And, adjusting for a minute or two, He has you where he wants you For the work he wants to do. Then of a sudden comes a buzzing whirr And a small burr turns with glee In that awful, terrible, angular thing With which the dentist drills merrily. BURTON WEBB, Eng. I (On the Teachers) Miss Frantz—Why, you silly goose. Miss Howard—Well, we will see about that a little later. Miss Legrand—All right, now, people, settle down. Miss Judd—What for? Miss Golden—Oh you kids will drive drive me crazy. Miss Williams—Open your books to page -----. Mr. Spencer—Well now I don’t know, but I think . . . Mr. Williams—Now, you don’t see the point. CAN YOU IMAGINE? Sammy Nairy with curly hair? Helen Whedon without a beau? Avis Little with red hair? Miss Howard on a tricycle? Claude without Catherine? Mr. Spencer as Mussolini? Sidney McLouth being serious? Lawrence Norsen in military uniform? Miss Legrand—If you saw a house on fire what three authors would immediately come to your mind? your mind? Charles—“Dickens, Howitt, Burns.”

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