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lagt Will anb esitament United States of America ) State of North Carolina - County of Harnett Town of Buie ' s Creek ) We, the members of the Class of ' 14, of Buie ' s Creek Academy and Business College, of the Continent, Country, State, County, and Town aforesaid, being, most of us of sound body and all of sound mind (?) but aware of the ajiproac-hing examinations which endanger the safety (]f us all, deem it advisalili ' tii ilcclare this our last will and testament. Item I. We declare it to ho our desire that this last will and testament be carried out liv the executors herein named. Item II. Vi ' e desire thai the Class Historian shall i-eeord all our great achievements, not forgetting to do full justice to each member of this illustrious class. Item III. W ' e bestow congratulations upon the alumni on the ]5rivilege they are soon to have of wel- coming into their midst such a distinguished body as the Class of ' 14. Item IV. (1) To Buie ' s Creek .Xcademy and Business College we will and bequeath our best wishes for Its futiu ' e welfare. (2) Oiu ' thanks for the benefits received at its hands. (3) Our bank accounts, to be used as a loan fund for the benefit of students who would otherwise be tmable to attend school. (4) A few extra holidays on the school calendar to be for the exclusive u.se of the Class of ' 1.5. Item V. To the Students : . ny one missing three recitations on any one subject for any cause whatever, during the limited time of one month, the blissful pleasure of standing cxamina- tion.s on said work at the end of the month. To any one failing to register within two days after arriving, the privilege of paying double registration fee. To the Junior Class : The possibility and ])robability of failing on Junior English examina- tion and the unsjieakable jjleasiu-e of taking again the Exam, on said subject with the in-ob- ability of reaching the tidewater mark of 75. Also we desire that members of said class shall have the honor next commencement of being ])ointed out as members of the Senior Class. Item VI. To the Facidty we will, bequeath and devise as follows : To I ' l-ol. Ciini|ibell. (1) A record of our great achievements, enclosed in a gold frame, with transparent glass, lo he suspended above his desk in the office, that he may have no ti ' oulile in .iller yi ' ars in sending desired recommend:il ions. (2) A jail, any size he desires, Id lie ei-eclcil ne:i,r tli .Vcademy, that he may lose no lime in taking unruly students to prison. To I ' rof. .Mar.shbanks we be.iuealh: (ll The nioiKigram ' H. P. M. lo be use.l on his dog collar, so that he can easily find and identify his purp should it be Icjst on any of Page T ll. i r t y
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insight to the problems of state and society. We have looked forward to the day of gradua- tion, feeling that it would be a crisis of completion in our strides for advancement. But the horn- has arrived, and as we reach forth to clasp the hand of triumph we feel its magnetic sinews impelling us to unravel and put into use those principles which we have labored so faithfully to acquire. The doors of the state, the church and the nation stand open and bid us occupy om ' respective pews. They are calling upon us to wake the deep slumber of careless opinions; to set noble examples; to shame false ideals of life and to make the aims of society more earnest. The life-giving power of education was intended to fit us, not for cultivated leisure, but for manly work. As soldiers in the ranks of humanity we are under the command of dutj ' which allows us no stopping-place short of our utmost capabilities and the best use of the opportu- nities God has given us. I am confident of speaking the heartfelt sentiments of every member in our class, when I say to you, our beloved Faculty, that your teachings and your ideals shall ever stand as a bea- con hght to inspii ' e us to that which ennobles, beautifies and sweetens life. For us you have made the world over again, deepened the penetration of our insight and developed in us the ideals which go to make up noble men and women. For this, the holiest service in the world, we have never been so appreciative as at this hour. We now stand at the threshold of an indi- vidual career; for the first time we begin to realize how rugged the path may be, for no longer are we to be guided by your counsel; our own judgment must be om- teacher, we must treat! the path alone. My classmates, we have met for the last time on this hallowed spot where we have mingled and joined hands when the dark clouds of failure overshadowed us. Here we have measured thought against thought, weighed om- talents on the blackboard and in the theme; to-morrow we shall place them on a larger scale to cope with the talents of those who stand and await our coming, challenging us to make the world brighter. Oh! If our souls but poise and swing Like the compass in its brazen ring, Ever level and ever true To the toil and the task we have to do, We shall sail securely, and safely reach The Fortunate Isles, on whose shining beach The sights we see, and the sounds we hear, ' ill be those of joy and not of fear. P a (J : T ir c ii I y - ii i
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the fox chases he is anticipating the coming season. (2) One gross of Pittman ' s Frog-in- the-Throat Tablets. (3) One picture of the Wake County Club. We give to Prof. Leshe Campbell, a little paper weight to be kept on his desk to hold down the Seniors ' requests. (2) A red velvet necktie. (3) A Dog Fight vest. To Prof. Carlyle Campbell. One quart of red ink and one dozen indelible pencils, with which to correct Latin Composition papers. (2) One can of mucilage to .stick down his hair. To Prof. Snoddy, who we predict will be the next of the faculty to bow to Cupid ' s yoke, the little Morgan House ' behind the Tabernacle, formerly owned bv Prof. Camji- belL ' e will to Prof. McLood the willow tree down by Stewart ' s spring, from which to get his supply of switches, that he niaj ' live up to the old maxim, and not Sjiare the rod and .spoil the child. To Prof. Page. (1) One hour each day for Senior English, the last half to be taken from the first half of dinner horn-. (2) A comb and brush, with special directions how In use said articles, and with the hope he will not meet the death of Absalom. We give and bequeath to Prof. Cox. (1) A manicure set. (2) The right to require his pupils to shade every downward stroke first period after morning recess. To our beloved Lady Principal, Miss Whitty, we give a night watchman to help guard the girls ' dormitory and keep oiT the buggers, horses, mules and all other animals seen and heard prowhng around on Friday night. To Miss Sweaney. (l) An automatic whipping machine for constant use in her school room in order to relieve her of the job, so that she will not come to dinner so awfully tired. (2) A body guard for next year, since she is small of stature, and her pupils are so awfully savage. We give to Mrs. Rosamon. Some mellow voices to take the place of her monotones. To Miss Eaton. All the time necessary to keep house as well as teach art. We give Miss Mary Bryan the right to become a Swan at any time she desires. Last but not least we will and bequeath to Mrs. Yearby, our Matron, the privilege to occupy the dormitory during the summer with the right to stroll through its spacious halls and hsten to the echo of hor own melodious voice. Having disposed of all our worldly goods we do hereby constitute and apjjoint L ' ncle Sam, Dave, Sheriff, and all students who for the love they have for the faculty, have decided to spend the remainder of theu- lives here in quest of a diploma, executors of this our last will and testa- ment. In witness whereof we do hereto set our hand, this the first day of May, 1914. In testimony whereof we hereunto set our signature and seal in the presence of the Hon. Stewart Harmon, the year and date above written. (Signed) Cl.vss of ' 14. Page T h i r I y - o n e.
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