University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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15- Now, when the end of thei r sojourn was nigh at hand, which was the sixth month of the year, there were found many of these youths and maidens whose names were writ on scrolls of parchment in letters of gold. 16. For they had strove diligently and had been faithful unto the end, yea, verily they had sought truth and had found wisdom and understanding. 17. And they anointed their hair with oil and clad themselves in fine linen and made a great feast. 18. And, when the great feast was over, each youth and each damsel took the scroll of parchment whereon his name was inscribed and departed to his father’s house amid much rejoicing and thanksgiving. 27

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2 g. And there was great rejoicing and feasting and singing and dancing even far into the night. 30. And after these things there was peace until the coming of the end of the year. Chapter IV. 1. And yet again on the ninth month of the year came these certain ones to sojourn for a season in the King ' s Palace of Learning. 2. And they brought their gifts as was their custom and placed them on the alter before the King. 3. Then the King said unto them, “ Lo, I have brought ye up out of the land of great tribulations and your names shall be known among men as Seniors.” 4. And they were made glad, and were exceedingly happy that year, for naught troubled the land. 5. Howbeit, some strayed from their fellows and were attacked by the old enemies called Doubtful and Examination. 6. And it came to pass that in that year they chose among their number, and John, of the House of Bloom, was to rule over them. 7. And the damsel Fay of the House of Blanchard did prophesy great things for her people. 8. And James, whose surname was Walker, was the people’s treasurer and he kept watch both day and night, lest peradventure thieves should break through and steal. 9. And there was one Rufus, of the House of Nelson, who for a time received the Green Forest daily, but failing to pay up the dues, the paper was discontinued 10. And there was Earl White Chappie, who put on his cap and gown and hied himself away to have his picture made for the Cardinal. 11. And there was one named Sammy, of the tribe of Swearingen, who was a most faithful military man and the same was he who was the Captain’s chief adviser. Yea, he even advised the Captain to have the cadets study tactics. 12. And there was Fay, of the House of Webster, who was a most handsome lad, and in his presence the ladies were most delighted. 13. And there was one fair damsel by the name of Josie, of the House of Droke, who strove mightily for an office high among her people, but all her efforts were in vain. 14. And it was she who wanted a cap and a gown and a programme for Commencement day, but all the assembled host cried with a loud voice saying, “ None of our number shall have such on Commencement day.” 26

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1904 Prophecy. iNE night I fell asleep and dreamed that I was on Mount Olympia. The fierce winds howled among the naked trees and broken crags; the thun¬ ders roared in the dark, ethereal elements, and I groped about in the dark¬ ness, guided only by the vivid lightning flashes that seemed, at times, to rend the heavens and ignite the universe. Presently, I found myself on the brink of a vast chasm. White vapors rose from the fathomless depths and horrible rumblings were heard, which shook Olympia from her very foundation. In a moment I realized that this was one of the prophetic shrines to which the ancient Greeks were wont to come and consult the Oracles for every important undertaking. The sacredness of the surroundings and the hallowedness of the place filled me with wonder and amazement. My limbs trembled, and for awhile I could not speak. Finally, with faltering voice, 1 cried to the Prophetess of Fate, and begged her lift the sacred veil and reveal unto me the hidden future of the Class of 1904. Instantly, a dense cloud of vapors arose, and in the midst of it could be seen a beautiful Goddess, clothed in shining robes and seated on a golden tripod ovei the chasm. The winds were now hushed, the roar of the thunder ceased, and all was quiet. “ Our god,” said the Prophetess, “ is propitious, and has revealed unto me the future of your glorious class.” At this juncture, a sound was heard above us. I looked and, in a vision, I saw one robed in a long, black gown, and he wore a cap upon his head. “ This,” said the Prophetess, “ is Earl White Chappie, who has just had his picture made for the Cardinal.” I looked again and, behold! there appeared one with a glittering sword in his hand. He wore a dazzling uniform and a cap around which was a golden band. He raised his sword with a proudly commanding gesture and gave command, “ Forward, march,” and I recognized the voice of my old friend, Samuel Conrad Swearingen. The scene changed and I saw, in a lonely, secluded spot, two maids. Their faces were wrinkled and worn with a look of disappointment. H looked a long time, but, being unable to recognize them, asked who they were. “ These,” said the Prophetess, “ are Misses Droke and Burney. They could never find any one whom they would marry, and now they come here to seek com¬ fort in solitude.” The fourth vision revealed a tall, slim man astride a little mustang pony.