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8 run i r e n n and whi t n RHODE ISLAND The spirit of Rhode Island, founded upon the principles that moved Roger Williams and his little band of hard. God-fearing folk to christen their first place of refuge in that State “Providence,” is best exemplified by the State watchword, “Hope.” Through the years, that spirit, coupled with a profound faith in God and mankind, has inspired the inhabitnats of that little State, and spurred them on to turn seeming defeat into overwhelming victory. Just as value cannot be judged by mere superficial appearances, so the true worth or importance of Rhode Island, fondly called Little Rhody” because of its status as the smallest State in the Union, cannot be estimated by concrete standards. For how can one set a value upon a State that has given to the Nation. and to the world, such men as Captain Benjamin Church, General Nathanael Greene. James Franklin. Stephen Hopkins. William F.l-lerv. Captain Robert Gray. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Daniel Jackson. George H. Corliss, and General Ambrose E. Burnside? Surely a State that performs such a service incurs the immortal gratitude of mankind. Since its colonization in 1636 Rhode Island has been an exponent of the ideas and ideals that have made the Nation comprising these United Staes the greatest on earth. As one of the original thriteen colonies, she fought side by side with her sister colonies for independence, and for the right to establish a government of the people, for the people, and by the people. In 1812. as a part of a growing, thriving nation, she fought to establish the freedom of the seas: and in 1917. as a part of a great nation, and of a great alliance of nations, she entered into a war to end war, a war to make the world safe for democracy, a war to crush forever the scourge of tyrannical despotism. In the midst of all this turmoil, when racial and national differences were forgotten, staunch, firm, and selfsacrificing stood Rhode Island, giving her share of men and resources for the common good. In the darkest hours of trial and tribulation. Rhode Island, led the wav. like a shining light, with one word. “Hope. emblazoned in the hearts of her people. However, the service that this little State has rendered to mankind has not all been in the past: now. as in former times. Rhode Island is doing her part to establish nation-wide prosperity, and is putting into practice more and more the principles of optimism heralded bv her watchword. “Hope.” Rhode Island has always been an important factor in the industrial and intelectual life of the Nation. The State as a whole is one of the greatest manufacturing districts in the country, and is famed far and wide as a thriving industrial center. Small though it may he. this State harbors within its narrow precincts an imposing group of schools and college, graduating their annual ouotas of young men and women trained to take their positions in the affairs of the State, the Nationa, and the world. As a center of social and sporting acitvity, Rhode Island is unsurpassed. It is a noted summer resort, and has achieved world-wide fame for its yachting activities. As striking panorama of beauty, history, commerce, industry, and social activity, this State is deserving of our utmost and heartfelt praise. So let us pay tribute to Rhode Island, the smallest, yet one of the greatest States in our Nation! GEORGE C. WILSON. '34. ------- -------- ORCHESTRA NOTES This year, as in the past. Colt has a fine orchestra. It is made up of fourteen members, and has been holding rehearsals in the auditorium on Monday afternoons, under the direction of Mrs. Theresa Donovan. The members are as follows:— Violin :— Herman King. Esther Hazen. Peggy Math-erson. Angelo Russo, and Joseph Borges. Cornet :— Merideth Hawes. Maurice Smith, Jr., and Joseph Securo. Clarinet:— Lloyd Smith, and Frank Campagna. Piano:— Barbara Huestis, Bertram Bullock. Drums :— Anthony Bruno. Xylophone:— Anthony Bruno. A new addition, the xylophone, was entered th:« year bv Anthony Bruno, and he made quite a hit with it. ------- -------- SPRING Spring, with her golden suns, and silver rain, Is with us once again. To lift our thoughts, and soothe our pain. And make us happy men. Spring with her cresting floods, and budding trees. And willowy fields of green. And soaring birds in a fitful breeze. Faced in the bright sun’s gleam. Spring, with her azure skies, and pretty sights. And her crispy, tangy air. With exuberant days, and bracing nights; Ah. and a day in June is rare? Spring, with her leafless bow'rs. and dark lagoons. And the crocus peeping through. And twinkling stars, and, cold, white moons — 'Tis enough for me,—and vou? V. C. OTTEX, '34. ------- -------- Miss Robinson after asking unanswered question!—“McCarthy, it's a sh-nv some of you can’t get an idea once in a while. McCarthy—“I have an idea.” Miss Robinson—“Let us hear it, then. McCarthy—“I have an idea 1 don't know the answer.
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