Lee Academy - Crescent Yearbook (Lee, ME)

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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.

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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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THE CRESCENT 13 First came Evan: Mix Evan Cobb, very dignified, sedate, known as a fine dancer. The latest dances seem to be his particular forte. He will travel far and near, getting all the new points, until he considers himself com- petant to give lessons. Then in Sitka, Alaska, he will havea dancing school which will be very profitable, for people will come many miles to see this master of dances teach some Alaskan belle the Elaine duck.' Next came Sall and Vance. Madame must possess wonderful powers, for this is what she wrote: Miss Hathaway, a tall, slim blonde, and Mr. Lowell, a short gentleman, with a dark, reddish mustache, will be mar- ried next summer, and own an Opera House in Winn, Maine. Both will take leading parts in a.ll the important productionsf' Why, I had never thought of linking them together, had you? But evidently sitting so near each other in school worked wonders. I was not much surprised to hear about Page, for he has done almost everything from second iiddling to staying after school for Eng- lish, and surely nothing worse can happen to one. HMI: Averill, a dapper little fellow, very careful ot' his personal appearance and the lan- guage he uses. He will travel with a circus for a while doing magic tricks and acrobatic stunts, until he has learned the trade well enough to start a circus of his own. By 1920, in any of the large cities, one will see this pla- card, UCome and see Mr. Alonzo Page Averill, the Wizard, perform his magical tricksg and Ladies get your Fortunes told. We will cer- tainly go and see Page do his stunts. Thefourth one was about Josie. Hltliss O'Roak, a sweet, peaceable young lady, will be a nurse and go to the Phillipine Islandsto help the Red Cross Society to blot out a plague. One of her patients will be an officer, who, during days of convalescence, will become much attached to his pretty nurse, and win from her a promise to behis companion through life. Quite a change from our tom boy Jos! Then Mike, the happy-go-lucky: Mn Treadwell, with laughing blue eyes, and golden hair, is very persistant, for when he likes a thing he sticks to it. He will be oHered the position of sexton at Trinity Church and will accept at once. What better chance can Mikie ask for than that of ringing a bell?- The work is easy and the quietness of a church ac- cords with his nature. As I read on, I wondered what good things Madame would say of Avon. I soon found out: 'iMr. Flanders, a dark, charming gentle- man will travel for a year or two, and during a tour in Asia, will become acquainted with a millionairels daughter, and marry her. They will live in Asia, and establish a missionary school theref' I wonder if Avon will keep the back seat. ' Friends, I wish to prepare you for the great change there is to be in Helen, whom we know as a very shy young lady. Here is what Madame says of her: i'Miss Trask, a tall, ang- ular woman, will be a dashing old maid, and' have a Pressing Establishment in Boston. All who wish to have their clothes well pressed and cleaned will be pleased with results, if they send them to Miss Helen J. Trask, Milk Street, Boston, Mass. That will suit Helen all right, for she has done much of this in the past two years. First it was Page's suits, and then Karl's. She pressed and pressed, until there was hardly anything left to press. Now hear about Lester, our president: HMI: Cobb, a very talented man, especially in making soups, which requires energy and brain power,will build a Cafe on Main Street in