Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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The BEACON 25 OLD DREAMS AND NEW Adown the thoroughfare of life A stranger, grey and old, Walked 'midst the toil of earthly strife And cried the wares he sold. A seller of dreams-the old man was, Of dreams for the world of men, Come buy, come buy, has quav'r1ng cry Rang shrill through the air again. A seller of dreams am I, am I, Of wondrous dreams and fair. O come to me, ye people all, And buy the wares I bear. Come bring your old dreams, tattered and torn,- Soiled with the tears of sin, And I'll give ye back new dreams so pure With treasures of gems within. Come buy, ye all, col-fe buy, come buy- Here are new dreams for old, Dreams of adventure, dreams of fame, Dreams of strange things untold. What will ye have, oh what will ye have? Sweet dreams of love and faith? Or mystic dreams of dark allure, Of a phantom, wood sprite. Wraith? I bear great dreams of glory bold, Its North Star burning bright, Dreams of king's palaces of old Far back through the ages of night. I have dreams which tell of the secrets of gods, Random whispers of days long past, O bring me your old dreams of sorrow and crime And I'll give ye youth's dreams that last. Then come buy my wares, come buy, come buy, All ye multitudes of men, They will never grow old who hold in their hearts The dreams that I sell to them. -Rhoda Goehle 11235 1930

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24 The BEACON P PRIZE ESSAY A first prize of Fifty dollars was awarded to Esther Lawrence for this essay written for the contest sponsored by the Bajalo Evening News. A Gallant Frigate . Last night Mr. Martin brought home a mysterious package. Billy and Jean unwrapped a beautiful picture of a sailing vessel on a clear blue sea. After surprised exclamations, Mr. Martin said, This is the gallant old frigate, 'Constitutionf often called 'Old Ironsidesf These prints are being sold at twenty-five cents each to raise money for reconditioning her. Tell us about her, asked Jean. Why was she named 'Old Ironsides ?' Why is she going to be preserved ? She received that name, said Mr. Martin, because of the hardness of the planking and timbers. She was practically invin- cible, for she was never defeated. She was added to our navy in 1798. When pirates from Tripoli captured ships and demanded tribute, the United States sent several vessels to Tripoli. 'Old Iron- sides' was of great service in putting a stop to the piracy. However, her most notable victories were in the War of 1812, he went on. She gloriously defeated the 'Guerriere', the 'Java,' the 'Cyane,' and the 'Levantf These decisive victories restored America's confidence and courage, and also secured her rights on the sea and respect abroad. The hitherto invincible British navy was humbled by America, fighting to avenge her outraged rights and insulted Hag. The 'Constitution' was saved from destruction by Holmes poem, 'Old Ironsides', continued Mr. Martin. The frigate, now in the Boston Navy Yard, is a fitting monument to the brave men who have at any time served in our navy. Because of the ship's invaluable service, I think it is proper and fitting to preserve it to show how America respects and honors these men. I think every American should want to have her preserved, said Billy. I'm going to earn a quarter for a print. -Esther M. Lawrence C1233 1930 553 X .it ,gf iiiy 5' :Fl

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26 The BEACO-N THIS TEACHER OF MINE Many a thing she makes me do, This teacher of mine, Many a thing she drags me to, This teacher of mine, Many a time I don't obey, fMost of the time, I ought to say,J And yet I sort of like some way This teacher of mine. Many a time she calls me down, This teacher of mine, Many a time she makes me frown, This teacher of mine g Many a time with folks about Many a time she bawls me out, fMany a time she's right, no doubt,J This teacher of mine. Many a time she makes us stay, This teacher of mine, Many a time she spreads dismay, This teacher of mine, Many a time she thinks we're slow, Many a time she scolds, I know, But I'm inclined to like her though, This teacher of mine. -Georgina Notley 11175 1930 OBSERVATIONS AT AN AIR PORT A large percentage of the American people have taken a great interest in the development of aviation since the time of Lind- bergh's flight. From the moment Lindbergh took off from Amer- ica, to the time of his return, victorious, the attention of the public was aroused and fixed. True, the recent tragic disasters of so many gallant fliers dampened their ardor, but on the whole they recognize aviation as a necessary and permanent addition to civilization. I recently had an opportunity to go up in a plane at the Buf- falo Airport. Though a trifle sceptical as to the stability of these so-called ships of the air, I decided to dispose myself to the mercy of an airplane engine. When I arrived at the airport, I noted that the pilot was certainly going to have a well occupied afternoon, for the field was crowded with men, women, and children of all