Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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THE GLEANER 15 the quiet hour of sunset, remember- ing the stars into their places, so shall we in our reminiscent moods remember all those who have con- tributed to our welfare. Now, with a tinal word of sin- cerest thanks to IJr. Krauskopf, the board of directors, faculty and matrons, we bid you all a fond farewell. PRESENTATION OF THE HOB Sixteen years ago the first six students of this school graduated, and in their going they left behind this Hoe, ' l1Vhat the thoughts of those men were at that time, can only be sur- mised. Executives of Senior classes before have, and those to come probably will, translate the meaning of this emblem in various ways. Glancing through its history, we find that the green signifies the springtime when the earth is cov- ered with a green blanket of tender shoots, and the gold for the sun- shine and harvest when mankind' reaps his reward. In conjunction with this we find one idea standing out prominently, namely, to him who uses the hoe diligently and honestly, to him shall come suc- cess. However, agriculture is progress- ing in leaps and bounds. Its deep- er understanding and wider knowl- VVith the passing out of the 1916 class we are to lose the presence of our Post Graduate Henry Ross. After perfecting himself during the past year in farm management, he is ready to take his stand in the World. ' a new Field for scien- edge opener' tists. business men, inventors, etc. the beginning las we Man from studied uneer Professor Bishopj was a lazy animal and this laziness has been the incentive of him mak ing his faculties useful. However, the hoe means hard, the use of monotonous workg thus the inven- tion of maeiinery and the use of animal labor sprang into promi- nence. So, Mr. Kaufman, to you, as president of the coming Senior class, I entrust this hoe, with the admonition not to use it diligently, but to preserve it in memory of an agriculture that was. W'ith the delivery of this l'Hoe, the reign of the Nineteen Sixteen Class ends, and a new regime, under your guidance, is born. Rest assured that you have our sincere wishes for an even more successful year than the one that we have had. CECIL J. TOOR, President. XVhile at school he intereste-l himself in the various school ac- tivities, especially football, 'lire the gates of Farm School close upon him, we'll give our best wishes of success to dear old llenny.

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I4 THE GLEANER VA LEDICTORY VICTOR KOPPLE FISHLOVVITZ.x Ladies and Genflenzen: I come before you now the valedictorian of the 1916 class. My message is a simple one, as the words I would utter are farewells. Yet the occa- more than that- goodbye is insuffi- sion demands merely saying cient. VVe can hardly say why, for expression seems lost in the depths of our emotions at this hour. We face a paradoxical condition as thoughts of joy and sorrow come upon us in rapid succession, leav- ing our minds in a state of jubilant sadness. This is the eve of graduation-we rejoice at the thought of the happy completion of our Farm School careers. At last our fondest antici- pations have materialized. The long heralded day is dawning and we welcome it whole-heartedly. Only a brief span and we shall be out-out in the fray. Ah, but there comes the shadow of our jov. Crowding for a place, the thought of pain rushes in. lt seems that every joy the body is heir to must have its correspond- ing shadow-it appears that every human pleasure must have its ac- companying pain. VVe think of the pleasantness of the changes about to occur in our lives. and the thought is balanced by that of grief of parting from friends and asso- ciations that have grown most dear in LIS. VXI' drm-:un of the new Iields that shall he open, happily contemplat- ing the possllnhlics that this new xivw discloses. Yet illt'i1 I't'llcn'- tion- :irc IllSt'lHll'Ililit' from nn-mo 'lit-lircrcrl by S. Shapi-ra. ries of the past-memories that are more dearly cherished now as the old familiar scenes meet our gaze for perhaps the last time. The world is beckoning: we are eager to secure our share of it. But amidst our zealous striving toward higher goals and higher ambitions we remain ever mindful of that which has been so intimately a part of our existence during the last three most impressionable years. There will be new acquaintances -new friends. But we are pain- fully conscious that our coming hopes, successes, and pleasures are bought at the expense of our present relations with the various elements constituting the vital tfiings at the National Farm School. Our futures depend upon tie dissolution of the present. Dis- solution. The idea induces regrets. cfisniay. yea, despair, until careful consideration shows us the silver lining. We have learned that the cecomposition, the dissolution, so to speak, of one crop prepares for tie healthy propagation of the fol- lowing one. Of a surety there must he some reason why our hearts are burdened' with the pains of our lives, epeeially those' of parting. However, there is consolation in be- lieving that the dishanding of our class and entire change of condi- tions is for the henetit of the coni- ing crop. llappily. this dissolution of which l speak does not include or llL'k'CSSll1llL' oblivion of the j0yOllS days gone hy. like the heavens in

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16 THE GLEANER WILL OF CLASS OF 1916 SAMUEL DORFMAN In the name of God, Amen: We, the Senior Class of the National Farm School of the County of Bucks, in the State of Pennsyl- vania, being of sane mind and dis- posing memory, and mindful of the uncertainty of life, after our gradi- uation, do make, publish and de- clare this to be our last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say: Of the numerous properties and holdings in our possession we be- queath and dispose the following: To one, VVilliam Lawrie Reid, Jr., whose physique is so weakened by the slightest exercise, so as to disable him from walking to Farm No. 3 each morning, yea, even arise from bed, but not affecting his well-known hearty appetite, we gladly bequeath Miss Abram's large stock of pills guaranteed' to cure all cases of feigned diseases. Unto Abe Frank, a bully good fellow to those who know him, we leave that which he has displayed and loved the most during the past year-the Bull. May he preserve it long and air it often, so that it will grow strong and fat, even as he has grown and adhered closely to its habits. To Mr. Ceo. Baton, Jr., our d-airy and poultry professor, whose heir- loom hanrlerl flown from George Xliashiugton, has ever been in his possession, namely, his black derby bat, worn out fill :tll oet'ft5iu1ls :tml also rounfl the rim, we bequeath the latest model brand new hat, which one of our classmates has been try- ing to dispose of for the last three years. To Miss Borden, the Biological professor, whose tireless speeches on VVoman Suffrage, Bacteria and Educated Cats, in relation to Colds in the head fthe first are cats, sec- ond catarrhsj, interested all of us at some time, we bequeath and be- stow upon her that which she craves for most-the welfare of THE GLEANER. May she not re- verse this to its farewell. To those of God's creatures who have eaten three cartridges a day for two years, in other words the erstwhile Juniors, we can only say, all that you see is yours. Take it, preserve it, etc. tNVe refer you to Dr. Krauskopf's speecltj To you who have now clad yourselves with the dignity, becoming Seniors. we bequeath our seats in Segal Hall and Chapel. The Segal Hall Dormitories, where we spent many sleepless nights recently, worrying about your health, is disposed- of to you. The large picture of Mr. Adolph Segal, whose efforts made this building possible, hangs in the auditorium. Keep it from all harm and show it often to visitors. The care of the lawns, Farm School's pride and joy, rests with you. Seniors. Keep it even greener than the incoming lireshnien, Oh, Freshmen! You are now Juniors. The thought alone should swell you up with boundless Joy