SUNY Plattsburgh - Cardinal Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

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faculty were present as chaperons and they were given a splendid oppor- tunity to test their ability as such when the terrible calamity of all lights out occurred. The situation was, however admirably handled by them. This dance is a sort of opening to the many events of commencent week. Exhibition Work at P.S.N.S. June 23: A fine exhibition of the work done by students at the Platts- burg Normal is being held the last three days of this week. The work done by the girls taking domestic sci- ence is especially clever, showing that much time and energy have been spent on the same. It is lamentable that the girls in music methods class cannot a- vail themselves of this opportunity to show what can be done to music, for judging from the spasmodic thrills is- suing daily from the music room the public might well be assured of a mus- ical treat. Class of 1914 Nearing Its End June 23: The noble class of 1914 is nearing the end of its career as a class and although they have accomplished many things in their two years of work it is but a beginning in the wonderful things to be accomplished by them. They are starting out on a noble pro- fession and we wish them as brilliant a future as has been their past. NORMAL HALL

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perfection by cleverly allowing the juniors to carry off the honors. After giving class and school yells all adjour- ned to the gymnasium where the re- mainder of the evening was very pleasantly spent. June 3 : Lost Valuable notebooks lined throughout with knowledge. Lost between commercial rooms and assem- bly hall. Finders please return same to Mr. Shallies, and accept value de- rived as reward. Cleaning Up Day at Normal June 5: As there will be no assem- bly this morning, Professor Shallies re- quests that instead of flying from the study hall, all take the period for clean- ing out their desks. It has been sug- gested that whoever succeeds in finish- ing first shall make all haste to front of room to aid Lucile Day, as her poeti- cal master-pieces take up so much of her time that she has not been able to clean out her desk this year, and only a birds-eye view of Lucile is possible as she sits in her seat. Dr. Henshaw Addresses History of Education Class June 7: Most potent, brave and ven- erable seniors, after so many years have elapsed since the study of Roman His- tory, your recollections of the same are unusally remarkable. As the editor remembers these words were none too strong to express the ability of the class to call to mind any needed information. Juniors Entertain Seniors on Picmc at Summer School June 10; The seniors were more than amazed at the ability of the juniors in entertaining when yesterday afternoon they were taken on chartered cars to the summer school for a picnic. The entertainment committee proved espec - ially capable as they succeeded in keep- ing seniors amused continually. The lunch was excellent, and in spite of the fact that some overestimated their capacity it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After dancing and singing until eight o ' clock all returned home loud in their claims that the juniors were cer- tainly royal entertainers. Marvelous Record of Four Members of Class of 1914 June 1 9 : Four members of the class of 1 9 1 4, at the Plattsburg State Nor- mal School are worthy of much praise in the honor they have earned in at- tendance. These members, namely : Miss La Vina Rock, Miss Alice Ma- son, Miss Ennowilla Eells and Miss Geraldine McCoy, have succeeded m attending school every day during the two school years. Dr. Hawkins and Senior Class June 19: It is quite an honor for the Class of 1914 that this their sen- ior year should be the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of Dr. G. K. Haw- kins professional career. For sixteen years, Dr. Hawkins has been in con- nection with the Plattsburg State Nor- mal School as principal, and the senior class, as well as his many friends, join in wishing him many more successful years. Commencement Week at the Normal June 20 : Last night the Junior Pro- menade at the Plattsburg Normal was enjoyed by a large number of young people. The gymnasium was hand- somely decorated for the occasion, and the selections by the orchestra were delightful. A large number of the

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The Prophecy of the Class of 1914 JULIET MURDOCK PECK M4 A S I was walking by a quiet wooded stream one day in mid-summer, my at- ■ tention was attracted to a peculiar looking bush. It looked as though it might have been transplanted from some beautiful Italian garden where it had been sy- metrically trimmed and I almost expected to see the gleam of a white marble god- dess shimmering through its branches. Drawing closer to inspect it more thorough- ly I discovered that the bush was bearing fruit — numberless black berries marked with white lines, which resembled hyroglyphics, were hanging in clusters from its branches. The leaves gave out a pleasant, pungent odor. Decidedly Orien- tal, ! said to myself. I wonder if their taste will leave the same impression. Ac- cordingly I gathered some and ate them. Never had I experienced such plea- sure in tasting anything. Spicy, sweet, with a delicate suggestion of lavender and rose. 1 ate a number of the berries from my wonder bush , then noticing that the shadows were lengthening at my feet I hastened homeward. Before going very far 1 began to feel drowsy and it was with difficult)- that 1 aroused myself sufficiently to go on. The way seemed very far, a fog seemed to be coming up and settling over the land. It enveloped me, closer, and closer, and I felt as though I was being borne away on the clouds and vapor. It was so peace- ful and quiet that I lay back and closed my eyes, It must be night , I thought, No, 1 am not Night, I am Day, your old classmate Tilly, said a happy voice close to my ear. 1 am glad to see you after all these years, 1 returned, what have you been doing since you left the Plattsburg Normal School ? Well you know it has always been my greatest ambition to become thin, said she, and I have tried to accomplish this by following the occupation that my name implies. Not tilling the ground, I exclaimed. Yes, she said, but I do not mind the work for you see I now have a sylph-like figure. And I look now just as I longed to years ago, said another voice. I rub- bed my eyes as something very dazzling came before them. I soon learned this was Myra Walker ' s beautiful hair, which had turned to a bright crimson color. Your voice sounds like Myra ' s of the old days but I never would have recognized you, I said, you are so corpulent. I decided I would just sit still and crochet and darn stockings for the neighbors and never lilt my finger to do a stroke of hard work said Myra. Are not the results wonderful ? I weigh almost 1 50 pounds now, You should tell Elizabeth Hawkins of this wonderful treatment I said. Elizabeth does not need any improvement, you should see her now. As if in answer to my desire to see her there came soft strains of music and Elizabeth with all her queenly dignity of the old days approached me. She had