Nazareth Academy - Lanthorn Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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NINETEEN - TWENTY =1 The New Constellation 3 [;N the olden time, the appearance of such a heavenly visitant as a [■ comet, was looked upon as an omen of vast and fearsome import. It might be the forerunner of war or other event of national significance, so that the pious prayed to be delivered from the evil-bearing comet. In the Autumn of 1916 an event, quite as attention-compelling, occurred in the world of Nazareth. To be definite, in the early hours of the eleventh of September there appeared in the heavens of Nazareth (to be found three flights up), a remarkable constellation. It was discovered quite simultaneously by several of the great scientists located in that place. When the constellation appeared on the horizon, it was difficult to distinguish its exact form, as some of the stars which at first seemed to form a part of the constellation, during its progress up the sky finally dropped away and associated with the bright company no longer. The number of stars in the constellation in the beginning was uncertain: but it was finally ascertained that the fixed companions forming the glorious company were one hundred seventeen in number. Among this stellar aggregation were stars of various magnitudes, some, of first magnitude were of compelling brilliancy, the others ranging in decreasing magnitudes until the light of their shining could scarcely be distinguished by the naked eye. Altogether, it is one of the finest constellations that adorn our skies. It has been noticed by experienced scientists that many remarkable things have happened since the appearance of this stellar group. It is a fact that our country entered the World War in April of the following year. However, the influences which seem to emanate from the starry visitant are, according to scientific authorities, of a more pacific character. As the attraction of the moon upon the yielding waters of the deep nroduces the great tidal waves, so the combined attraction of these heavenly bodies produce an influence hourly visible, not only upon inanimate nature, such as botanical gardens, palms and ferns and other growing things that seem to flourish under their bright rays, but likewise upon the hearts and even the moods of the people who are so fortunate as to live in the latitude in which this constellation is visible. The effect upon the heart seems to be that its pulsations are more rapid and more regular, imparting a healthy glow and inducing a genial mood and a general feeling that all’s right with the world; and yet, under certain atmospheric conditions, it is held that quite a complexity of moods may arise through the proximity and influence of this great constellation. It was observed that when this star-group was in the ascendant, destructive storms were prevalent especially in certain regions. These storms, however, appear to be growing less frequent even in the most afflicted areas. The immediate result of this temperamental condition seemed to be added activity in such movements as Red Cross work, Liberty Bonds, Irish Liberty loans and sewing machine funds for philanthrope purposes. There was also noticeable a decided tendenev toward literary societies; gradually developing into self-expression dramatically, theatrically, noetically, and in the form of the other fine arts, and the useful arts as well. The naming of this constellation has been of no little interest. Many scientific, historic and literary names were proposed. Some fanciful names were suggested and a few that were even whimsical. A committee of members of the Academy of Science was finally appointed to decide upon Twenty-nine

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NINETEEN - TWENTY Commencement Speakers Salutatorian ALICE M. AMERING Valedictorian LAURA N. HOCKINS Class Officers President ADELINE RULIFFSON Vice-President HELEN EDDY Secretary MARGARET J. RODEN Treasurer LEONA E. FOX Twenty-eight

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