College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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-v-.- - year after the first. The Emperor awarded the decorations, and some of the Sisters secured recognition. Out to the third trench amid fire and destruction, banquet and an- nuals, insufficient quarters and scanty food, the struggle continued. De- feat was an unknown word. Victory came, although saddened by the loss of some of the company. ' The last trench in sight! That thought brings both joy and sorrow. Years of association and fighting shoulder to shoulder have formed firm friendships. Also, the ministration of the Sisters have cemented between the men and women, friendships-or are they more than friendships? The greatest battles have passed. The final victory is in sight! And when the Emperor musters the Seniors out, they will with one accord acclaim, Long Live C. of E. l Commercial Street, Looking North 20 Y ' r.f ,-

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r A,,,, Senior History In the year 1913 the Emperor of C. of E. issued a call for two classes of volunteers to fill the gaps in the ranks of his valiant army, men to iight and girls to be Sisters of Mercy. The enlistment was to take place in September. The call was responded to. With -no preliminary train- ing the men were given orders and put into service. Four trenches lay before them. These must be taken or the glory of Cjof E. would be dimmed. o ' 1 . . ' They faced the task bravely. The sudden, swift' onslaught ofthe Sophs met with stubborn resistance and defeat., The Normal was de- feated at every point, and great was the 'celebration when K. S. N. hauled down her colors. But for the Sisters of Mercy many would have fallen. Their loyalty and unwavering support-was behind every effort of the men. Algebra and rhetoric bombs then thinned the ranks a lit- tle, but at last, amid great rejoicing, the first trench was taken. A num- ber were decorated with E's for distinguished service. The second trench was taken much as the first had been. V The men were seasoned veterans now, the Sisters well fitted to their role. The Freshmen were repulsed. The Normal, although victorious early in the season, was later defeated. A new Science Hall was provided as an arsenal. Amid great hilarity the second trench was taken, just one 1 91 '

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MARGARET LINDSAYUQ---Q--- Emporia, NIABEL SMITH ........ ------t A. B., Philosophy Just as Well, Y. W. C. A. She laughed, and every heart was glad, as if the taxes were abolished. a temple. Emporia A. B., English. Debate '16, '17, Aftermath President, '16 There's nothing ill can dwell in such IVAN WRIGHT? ---------- Independence' A. B., History A. Debate '14, '15, '16, '17, Y. M. C. A. Cabi- net, Twelfth Night, Editor College Life, '17 'gdtm I pray thee do not argue with him unless thou wouldst be beaten. A VERNE JONES ...-........ --- Mulvcme CLARENCE MCCANDLESS ---.-.-.- --- A. B., History ----------------- Cottonwood Falls Glee Club, Football, Baseball, Twelfth A. BU Mathematics Night There lies more peril in thine eyes Philologic President, '16, Y. M. C. A. ' 2 ,-, WW V WY: than twenty Swords. ' I have chosen a pearl of great price. 21 I tl A