Bacone College - Warrior Yearbook (Muskogee, OK)

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THE BACONE CHIEF 37 As I have read '4Blackstone's Commentaries, I have been filled with a zeal to do my part toward bringing about a higher regard for law and order. There is doubtless no .form of literature which so in- spires and uplifts one as good poetry. Realizing the truth of the statement I have endeavored to become familiar with our best poets of all ages. Milton's Paradise Lost is my favorite, because I deem it the greatest poem writ- ten on a Bible theme. Unfortunately, men of such pro- found genius as Milton, Shakespeare or Browning are ap- preciated by only a comparatively few people. If they would only cultivate a taste for poetry they would find their lives enriched by some of the noblest sentiments ever uttered. To learn to enjoy this kind of literature should be the aim of all who want as companions the noblest and best friends- There is one book to which I go when I want to read the finest literature of the world, that which has wielded the greatest influence for good, and inspired men to live bet- ter lives,-the Bible. Here one may find almost any variety of subjects one wishes. Look in Romans for the finest logic, in the forty-fourth chapter of Genesis for the greatest plea for the love of man uttered by mortal lips. Law is found on page after page, and in the Psalms is the most beautiful and exquisite poetry ever written. Even Milton cannot compare with the descriptions therein. XVhere is there anything which so teaches love for the beautiful and good as does the Bible? S. R. WALIQINGSTICK, '14. English Teacher: Nell, who is the poet laureate of England? Nell James: 'fVVhat! er-Sir-yes-why I did not know that she ate any poet! 7 7 The other evening there were several visitors at Sharp's corner. Among the company there was a New- ly IVed couple, and the conversation turned upon tle discussion as to whether marriage was a success or not. Prof. Rice had the last word, he said: Speaking from experience, I can say it is a howling success at our house. 1 .,

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36 THE BACONE CHIEF have only looked at the dark side today. Come to think of it, I never have known of a student body so orderly and genteel. I guess because we are so accustomed to the best, we notice any little thing that goes wrong. For my part, I am proud of thc lads and quite fond of the lassies Qsyrupj of Bacone a11d sincerely hope I may live out my nine lives here. ELSIE MAY RANCK, '14. THE INFLUENCE OF LITERATURE. Literature to a great many people means life. For them it is a supreme pleasure to be surrounded by a large library, where they may go and talk with the greatest minds of all ages. Books may take us in thought to far- distant lands and make us feel that we are actually there. For instance, I read a book on Australia, and though I have never been there, I was so thrilled with the vivid de- scriptions of the life and manner of the people and the land itself, that to all practical purposes I was there in person. The influence wielded by the books we read is beyond our comprehension. Just as we are influenced by our friends and companions so we are iniiuenced by these 'tsilent partners. We must be just as careful to select good reading matter as we are to choose good friends. Every Work we read leaves a lasting imprint on the mind. If we want our minds uplifted and our lives made nobler we will select for our companions such authors as Words' worth, Shakespeare, Cooper, Dickens and others equally as good, but if we are willing that our minds be corrupted and our lives besmirched we will trifle away our time with the Yellow-back novel and wild, exciting stories such as 'fThree Years in Arkansas and Oklahoma Charlie. I can best illust1'ate perhaps by relating what has been the iniiuence upon my own life of some of the books I have read. I do not as yet possess a large library of my own, but my reading has been somewhat extensive and varied. As I have read historical works and studied the lives of great men-Alexander, Caesar, Napoleon and others-I have been inspired to go forth to conquest, not at the head of an army, but to overcome the well-nigh insurmountable difficulties of life and vanquish the enemies of mankind.

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Iivliginuz SIMON HANCOCK, Editor. Bacone College, being a Christian school, emphasizes the religious side of education and encourages the stu- dents in all that makes for strong Christian character. The organization of the college church last year has in many Ways proved helpful to the younger Christians as well as the older ones, especially because they have learned a great deal about the methods of Churcli gov- ernment. The church is made up almost entirely of the students and teachers. lt has been active in every Work, and has contributed largely to both Home and Foreign Missions. Messengers have been sent to represent us in the various associational meetings.. Among the things we will remember long after leaving school will be the uplifting and inspiring services we have all along been privileged to attend. Our Sunday School is no doubt one of the largest and best organized of any in this association. It has so far outgrown the seating capacity of the College Chapel, that it was necessary to divide the school and have the primary department meet in the primary school build- ing. In the Y. M. C. A. and Y. XV. C. A., which are strictly students' organizations, managed and conducted by the students, the boys and girls have the best opportunity to develop and strengthen themselves. During the past year each society has had very successful meetings. Since the beginning of this school year, the attend- ance of the Y. M. C. A has grown rapidly, and much work has been done. A large number of the non-Chris- tian boys through these meetings have been led to decide for Christ and have taken active part in the Y. M. C. A. During these meetings a careful study of the book of Revelation was made. NVe are now making a study of the First Epistle of John, which we iind an interesting study. In November, this Association sent two messenl gers to represent us in the Y. M. C. A. Conference at