Lee Academy - Crescent Yearbook (Lee, ME)

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g 16 THE CRESCENT work not only pleasing but beneficial, we will and bequeath our highest praise and admiration Second.-To the trustees, who by their u- nited efforts have made our Academy course possible, we will and bequeath our respect and appreciation. Third.-To our parents, who have showed their greatest interest in our Academy training and who have deprived themselves of many things for our benefit, we willand bequeath our highest affection. Fourth.-To the Freshmen of said Lee Academy, knowing what that term signifies, we will and bequeath the green crepe paper-a part of our class colors-used in decorating the hall at this, our commencement. Fifth.-To the Sophomorcs, who are boast- ing of the biggest and best class in school, we will and bequeath one tube of Le Page's glue, in order that said class may be able to hold firm- ly to the masculine members of said class who are rapidly disappearing. In addition to said bequest, we will and bequeath the second edi- tion of Hawke, Luby and Tout-on's Algebra for post-graduate work, knowing the fondness of said class for this book. Sixth.-To the Juniors, who have been looking with anxious eyes at ourformer position in the Assembly room, we will and bequeath the first live seats in the Senior row, the re- maining section of said row to be reserved for all those of the opposite sex whom you, by your united efforts, are able to induce to join your lustrous class. Seventh.-To Mae Mildred Farrington , who since her arrival among us this year has broken all records for being tardy at said institution, we will and bequeath our large clock in the main room, together with two bottles of nitroglyee- rine and a stick of dynamite, with OU1' sincerest hopes that hereafter she may at least be present at the Friday morning exercises. Eight.-Having an unlimited supply of musical ability in our class,-especiallyin Page, Josie, etc..-we will and bequeath all said abil- ity tothe Sophomore boys, feeling that said boys are the only persons in school worthy of such a bequest. Ninth.-To the Freshmen boys, who in the past have worked diligently to gain places on the basket ball team, we will and bequeath ftllll'-SCVGI1tllS,7iZlllS being our share of said team,-to said Freshmen boys with the request that, if said Freshmen cannot fill those places, they be given to the players of the second Mod- el School team. Tenth.-To Verne NVilfred Lindsay, who lately has been climbing Mt. Jefferson once each day to recruit his failing health, we will and bequeath one large bow and one dozen ar- rows whicl1 will enable him to keep from being clawed ftllaudel by the lions fliyonsl whose abodes are in said mountain. lCleventh. 'l'o Minnie Alice Flanders, who this past year has taken so much interest in her English work,-especially the classics,'we will and bequeath all the remaining copies ofiilvan- hoe,'l feeling that she is the most trustworthy person upon whom to bestow such a bequest. Twelfth.--Because ofthe interest of some members of tl1is class in the other classes in school and because those interested will not be present hereafter to ca1'e for their interests, we will and bequeath Hazel Ardell Spencer to Robert Weatherbee, with the request that when he gets tuekered fTuckerl out, he spend all his leisure moments in caring for said bequest. Thirteenth,-'l'o Lillian Elsie Young, who

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THE CRESCENT 15 spite of all these ditiiculties, the Canal will be opened during the Exposition this year. How many of us could ascertain from read- ing Milton's works that he was blind? It was only by sacrifices and privations that he was able to get his education and it seems that all his life he was handicapped in some way. He had literary inclinations but, because of his poverty, he could not devotemuch time to this. His domestic relations were very unpleasant. He worked almost day and night, and at the age of forty-four he lost his sight. lt was after this that he devoted all his time to literature. Even though handicapped with this burden- some misfortune, he dictated some of his most effective and most beautiful poetry to his daughters who were exceedingly unkind to him. Do we find any hint of discouragement in his poetry? iiAlthou5h not always cheerful, he was never melancholy. Who has not heard of Helen Keller who so miraculously surmounted the greatest of mis- fortunes? ls it not wonderful to say that al- though deaf, dumb, and blind, she has, with the help of Mrs. Macy, succeeded in taking a regular course in Radcliff College? XVhen Miss Keller was yet a child, Mrs. Macy taught her to converse with her hands. This was her me- thod of communication for many years but now she has learned to talk and goes around the country giving wonderful lectures. Of all the Americans who best represent Han nibal, what one is a better life for a model than that of Abraham Lincoln. Rearcd in the wilderness, living in poverty, and out of reach of the meagre schools the country then afford- ed, he grew into manhood. His mother taught him to read and he nursed a desire for books. He thought nothing of walking many miles to .U borrow a book,-for they were very scarce a- mong the poor people of those days,-and, after finishing his dayfs work, he would read by the fireplace until way into the night. In this way he acquired knowledge and was fast paving his way to fame. Because of his honesty he was called 'iHonest Abe, and it was the possession of this trait of character that lcd him to favor the slaves, who were being so cruelly treated at this time. He, as president of the United States, wisely led our country through the Civil War, which abolished slavery. This was a dark period for our nation, but Lincoln could foresee the results and made his plans accord- ingly. What man with right ideals could not raise himself to meet his ambitions? And how many, with much better opportunities than Lincoln had, are merely existing, and accom- plishing nothing worth while? We are all standing at the foot of high Alps, let us face our difficulties cheerfully, keeping in mind not our prevailing llardships, but the rewards that a1'e sure to come to the pcrsevering. HELEN JANE Tnask. 51112 Qllzws Qillllill. E IT remembered that we, the Senior class of Lee Academy, in the county of Penobscot, and state of Maine, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us made. First.-To our teachers, who, by their un- tiring work and interest in our welfare, have helped in so many ways to make our school

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THE CR ESCENT 17 lately has taken upon her shoulders the respon- sibility of training the lion lhyonl, which task was formerly done by Mildred Luella Cobb, we will and bequeath one small riding whip to be used in training said animal, together with the request that if she cannot manage said animal he shall, without delay, be returned to his for- mer trainer. Fourteenth. Last, but not least, of all the good qualities of which this class is the proud possessor, is its good looks, which quality you can plainly see, and, which we very generously will and bequeath to our student friend Stephen David Bcarce. Said bequest is to be shared equally with his side partner, Ethel Mabel Moran. In Testimony Whereof, We hereto set our hand and seal, and publish and decree this to be our last will and testament in the presence of the witnesses named below, this twenty- seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen. Signed: Class of 1915. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Senior class as and for their last lVill and Testament -in the presence of us, who, at their request and in their presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Henry Yau Loon, Little Miss Muff Old King Cole. et, ICARL Home TREADWELL. meriran 21 heals, NA'l'IOX'S history is really a story of W the constant struggle being waged between the true and false, the right and the wrong. As we follow this story from chapter to chapter, we are ever being re- minded the true and the right are gaining the ascendency and will ultimately conquer. Ancient nations rose in splendor only to fall again intooblivion because they were the result of mere material ambitions and desires for glory. A nation can never survive unless its whole outward development is the expression of an inner spirit, a nobler sentiment than a desire for material greatness. lt has pleased our European neighbors to say that while America has developed to her present standing, the true sense of duty and obligation has been obliterated, and that greed for riches and power has become her highest principle. America has sealed her fatel Ruin is inevitable! Now how shall we answer their argument? No one can deny the greatness of America. Her record is a miracle of practical progress. Her commerce, industry, and gen- eral prosperity are the envy of every nation on earth. But are we doomed, like Nineveh, to a decline into oblivion? ls the foundation of this country one which will readily crumble away for lack of truth, honesty, and love of beauty in its construction? ' History will answer. lVas it grced that caused the colonists to throw off the bonds of tyranny and stand forth in the glo1'y of their manhood? NVere the patriots of the North seeking comfort when they rose against the curse of slavery and proclaimed all men free and equal? Are not such organizations as the Red Cross Society, the Young Menls Christian Association, and the various temperance unions sutiicient proof that there are principles in this nation's life deeper than any avarice? These principles. are the real ground work of Ameri- can civilization. The one great battle cry which has sound-