Lee Academy - Crescent Yearbook (Lee, ME)

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THECR ESCENT H are not too much disappointed. I have given ones that I think will bring to your memory pleasant thoughts of those days gone hy- those happy days at old Ii. A. A Loxzo Paula AVERILL. The Qtfnifeh States, an Qshhuratur nf Qillnterzrafinitzzl qlfieare- f HEX representatives of the l'nited 5 77 States appear at international confer- ences and similar institutions with proposals tending towards universal peace, their propositions are supported by a century and a quarter of national experience. llowever, the American policy of international peace and ar- bitration is not based entirely upon the experi- ence of the past, but it is also a general char- acteristic of the continuing situation and char- acter of our national life. The European na- tions, which are today confronting one another in the most terrible and destructive wars that time has ever witnessed, have in the past sent their children to our shores. They, in a com- mon effort to escape the conflicts and oppres- sions of the old world, sought relief upon this continent. Endeavoring to profit by the in- telligence acquired through the past experience of the Mother country, they entered with energy and enthusiasm into the uphuilding ofa new nation based upon fundamentals that would assure peace and freedom to themselves and to posterity. So we to-day rightfully rejoice in the fruit of their efforts. Whatever the impression of the contem- porary nations may be regarding the peace sentiment of the I'nited States, it does not alter the spirit engendered. Our idea of in- ternational peace, secured by respect for law is not a fancied notion of little consequenceg but, on the contrary, has its root deep in the life and experience of our nation. Throughout our whole national experience we have not been engaged in a single foreign conflict that threatened or seriously endangered our national life. A golden era of peace and freedom has predominated, eliminating all burdens and anxieties imposed by the constant fear of attack from foreign powers. This happy and fortu- nate condition has been in a large measure due to our favorable continental position. Then, again, owing to the broad oceans that wash our shores, we live far removed from the hostile nations of the old world. Inspired by the blessings of constant peace, this nation has devoted its time and strength to the building of homes, and the development of industries. In contrast to the peaceful conditions undis- turbed by foreign wars which we have known for generations, the horrors of our civil war were deeply impressed upon our national con- science. And the memory of that terrible struggle has cast a deeper gloom upon our national life than could have been imposed by any foreign power. We realize from our own national develop- ment whatir the lifting of militarism would mean to the advance of the world. But while we stand for these proposals with firm reliance upon the strength of our national experience and notmerely on the passing enthusiasm of the moment, we must, in setting forth these ideals, realize that our position is entirely dif- ferent from that of the contemporary nations. We should not condemn the inferiority of their policies if they cannot immediately appreciate and adopt our point of view. Let us, for in- stance, consider the position of the European nations. They are crowded to-gether in a X J

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10 THE CRESCENT we all know one who nearly succeeded in break- ing inl My friend, I warn you the life of a bacheloris a hard, lonely one to live. Take this box of bachelor's buttons and may they help you over some of the uphill places in your solitary life. Sara, you are the baby in our class. Of course you are not a real one, but you are the smallest of us all, and your actions are the most childish. You notice the rest of us are quite large, I think it would be better if we were all about the same size, so I wish to present you with this jar of Mellen's Food. Follow the directions carefully, and if one bot- tle is not enough to increase your size, get another. Vance, you are inclined to be very quiet and rather bashful. If you ever make any noise in the schoolroom it is done by accident and someone else gets the blame. It seems strange to see you here to-night, for you seldom attend social functions. Now I have found that one usually has to do some shouting, and kick up more or less racket to make his way in this life. As you are not used to doing such things, I give you this cow bell. Ring it occasionally to let people know that you are around. We have been told that red hair is a sign of temper. If that is the case, Luda, you must have a bad one. A row in the kitchen is some- thing most people do not care to indulge in. Perhaps if you should color your hair, those rows may be avoided. I will help you make your married life-if you have one-as happy Take this bottle of 'iRip Van Winkle's Hair Dyeg I hope it may have the desired 1'esult. Lester, if the Miss Jones whom you are acquainted with should move to Bangor, you would probably want to go to see her, would- and free from conflicts as possible. n't you? Yes. Well, in that city there are, I find, twenty-four families by the name of HJones. Not knowing this, you would go tothe first Jones you come to, call, but no Etna. Then, thinking that she did not want to see you, you would probably commit suicide. Here isa Bangor directory. Nay it prevent you from getting lost, prevent a crime, and save a heart. Helen, Iam not sure whether you have decided on teaching or matrimony for your vocation. I know you have been seriously con- sidering both. Now either of these is a, hard life, and any little gift that will help you should be appreciated. Take this whip, it can be used whichever way you decide. Evan, as raising potatoesis the chief oc- cupation ofthe people of Lee, it is likely that you will take up that work asa. means of liveli- hood. The potatoes that we raise are supposed to have come from Ireland, I thought some ad- vice written by a person from the Emerald Isle would be of great help to you. Here is a book written by Miss O'Hoak. If it cannot help you, perhaps the author can, but I can- not give her to you. Josie, last year you could have had powertsl but you did not care for him-possi- bly because he was so small. Now all that you hold sway over is one Cobbg yet you seem to be very happy and contented. Here is a cob pipe. Keep it to remember those days that could have been and those that are. If you are ever subject to that great disease called Hlove-sickness, smoke this pipe, an immedi- ate cure may resultg if not, get heart tablets at once. From all I have heard, I concluded that you allexpeeted a proper gift from me-per- hapsabeautiful or costly one. I hope you

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12 THE CRESCENT small continent. They have to overcome the jealously and hatred developed from centuries of unf1'iendly 1'elations. Their st1'uggle for ex- istence is grim, viewed from the present Euro pean conditions. Yet we must make them realize, against their own troubled situation, that We are not indulging in an expensive sen- timentg but we are advancing a policy which our government adheres to consistently, and which they may look to for a solution of their own difficulties. The significance of our international peace policy is beginning to attract world-wide atten- tion. Many abroad are studying our national history, not mainly for the purpose of gaining an understanding of our national life, but for the lessons it contains in regard to the possi- bility of establishing international relations upon a peaceful and friendly basis. The world is beginning to understand and appreciate the beneficial results to be obtained through the application of our method of arbitration. Thus we are convincing the whole world and every individual nation that the proper and beneficial way to settle international difficulties is through recourse to legal arbitration. NVhen nations adopt and utilizet his method of correct- ing international differences, a code of interna- tional law will necessarily develop, correspond- ing to the vital needs of all nations, meanwhile lessening the causes of war. As long as this nation remains an advo- cator ofinternational peace, we must face the responsibilities thrust upon us in the common effort to unite the civilized world in peaceful and friendly relations. Our first duty is the as- surance of peace and safety to our own welfare. Then, as a benevolent benefactor to mankind, we cannot be of better service than to set the example of a mighty nation that enjoys the blessings of peaceg that seeks no other than the most peacful solution of international difficul- ties: and whose policies are not of a nature likely to provoke war with other nations, but aim directly at internaticnal unity. When we have convinced the world that this is true, and furthermore, have removed all grounds for un- founded suspicions that other nations might hold in regard to our attitude or tendency, we will have accomplished a step that will lead all nations before the threshold of universal peace. A vox IDXVIGHT FLAN mans. flllass Qgrnphecg- OMMEXCEMENT day wasdrawing near- G9 er, and l, the poor prophetess, was still in the dark in regard to the future of my classmates. What I was to do and say was in my thoughts continually. Fate how- ever became my friend in this perplexing trouble, for one day while looking over some daily papers, Isaw an advertisement that in- terested 'me greatly. It read as follows: Madame Loisel the French Fortune Teller, whose wonderful readings of the future are so widely known, is now in Boston. Send your name and the date of your birth and learn your future. i'There, I said to myself, Hthe very thing! I will try to get her to help me outf' lmmediately I seized my pen and wrote to Madame. Five days passedg I received no reply. But on the sixth day, hurrahl when the mail came, there was a large bulky letter for me. Hastily I tore it open. Now I was to be led from darkness to daylight.