Lyndon State College - Northern Lights Yearbook (Lyndonville, VT)

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January - 193$ Candlelight Service By MONA ALDRICH The Candlelight Service, held in the Congregational Church, was a very lovely entrance to cur busy “iast week” before the Christmis Holidays. Promptly at sevm-thirty the white robed Candlebearers, led by Barbara Rose and Anna Palmer, took their places along the sides of the Church. Simultaneously, the black robed choir entered from the Vestry singing ‘‘Adeste Fidelis”. The Shepherds were portrayed by Ceylon Prescott, Hirold Jenness, Dean Bullock and Wilfrei Elliot. The Angel of the Lord, rep esented by Mona Aldrich, appeared before the Choir and directed the Shepherds to the birth- place of the Christ child. Esther Beck, as Mary, the Virgin Mother, was a picture of grace and dignity while Donald Doyle as Joseph completed the Manger scene. Cecil Robinson, Harland Merriam and Curtis Lambeiton, resplendent in the gorgeous robes of the Three Orient- al Kings, came to pay tribute to the Saviour. After they had left their gifts by the manger, the candlebearers were led out by Rachel Adams and Irene Robinson. The choir made their exit singing ‘‘Joy to the World”. Throughout the pantomine the Choir, who had been carefully directed by Miss Blaine, sang the age-old Christ- mas carols, accompanied by Mr. Moyles, the organist. The Committee is indebted to Miss MacVey, who assisted the Candle- bearers in marching; to Mr. Goudey for his kind co-operation, and to the Odd Fellows who lent us the robes for the Three Kings. Mr. Bagster-Collins and his student helpers, Letha McLam and Karlene Exley, may feel sure that Candlelight Service has left something to be long remembered. Night Skies By W. E. E. D. The moon is a boat That sails the ;ea of night, Cleaving the Hllowy clouds And shedding silvery light. The stars are Ittle compasses Pointing out tie way For the boat’s long journey Till night fades into day. The Last Song By S. CHASE The song is drawing to a close; The last notes fade and drift away and die; An angel, dressed in white, bends soft- ly down And gathers up the echo to the sky. [27]

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V E R L Y N The fashion show, put on by the boys, gave the women of the audience a good idea of the styles for the coming season. The orange knitted suit modeled by red-headed Miss Donna Doyle sent many young ladies home to their knit- ting needles. Leona Lamberton show- ed the up-to-the-minute young lady what she would wear in ski togs this winter. Marriana Merriam next took the spotlight in a very attractive bath- ing suit. Diana Bullock modeled the latest fashioned evening dress topped by a very becoming coiffure. The latest in house coats was shown by Henrietta Ford. Bashfulness seized him at the last moment and he refused to take the coat off to show his very becoming sports costume of shorts and bandana underneath. Theodora Elliot conclud- ed the show by taking the stage and displaying a nicely fitting negligee and hairnet. It is said that a scout from Holly- wood, who was attending the circus, offered the boys a juicy sum if they would sign contracts and depart at once for Hollywood. However the boys, true to their professional spirit, refused to give up their chosen careers and the scouts departed in low spirits. A dance held in the Assembly Hall, following the circus, was well attended. Silver Night By S. CHASE The moon is a silver lantern. Hung at Heaven’s gate To light the way for weary souls, And comfort those who wait. The stars are silver spangles Trimming the gown of night; The milky way is a fairy bridge, Which the glowworms help to light. The lakes are pools of silver wine. Which only the gods may sip; Birches are dancers, silver-clad, That bend and bow and dip. In a graceful swirling melody Of fluttering silver lace. The silver leaves of the silver trees Dance with rhythmic grace. Play Day By KATHRYN MUNN On October 23rd the four state normal schools, Johnson, Castleton, Burlington, and Lyndon sent repre- sentatives to the Southwick Memorial Hall in Burlington to take part in the first Play Day to be held in this state. The Burlington girls, as hostesses, took charge of a program of games which did not include any competition be- tween schools. On December 11th Johnson and Lyndon held a similar Play Day at Lyndon. These activities are helping to strengthen the spirit of friendship and cooperation among the Normal schools of Vermont. [26]

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V E R L Y N On-Campus Observations Have you read the new book by Mr. Hapgood—“What To Do and When To Do It in Basketball!” Mr. Mathewson and Mr. Hapgood have started a correspondence course in chapel. Due to an unintentional slip of the tongue by one of the faculty members, the truth is at last known: Miss Drew can shake a leg. Although the faculty were confined in a coffin at the time of the circus, their ghosts have certainly seen that the pupils still have enough work to keep their minds occupied. Wanted: A trailer for Mr. Bagster- Collins to be used as a smoking-room between classes. Kathryn Munn has marvelous eye- sight for she told Mr. Hapgood in Nature class that she saw Orion going home the other night. Four of our industrious (?) Seniors exhibited their talents in Sanborn House living-room by giving to an in- terested audience the Minuet combined with the Big Apple. Henry Ford swears that “azimuth” is a huffing and puffing disease! Wanted by Mr. Hapgood: A second- hand washing machine to start auto- matically at 6:00 A. M. What ho! A very perky Ford rumbl- ed into Social Problems Class and lo! there was no parking space. Mr. Math- ewson very kindly gave him his chair and the Ford almost took a “back flip” in it. We might have expected this on a Monday morning but on Thursday —Fie upon you, Henry! Speaking of projects — Miss Hoff- man thinks our boys did quite well in the circus, considering their low I. Q.’s. Every once in a while the Senior American History class takes a fifty minute nap — Miss Fernow wishes they’d take their very rugged snooze outside of class time. Have you noticed the knit-wits who adorn our livingroom noons and even- ings? We certainly have become well ac- quainted with “Nola” in the past few weeks. We’re now wondering if Esther and Mona could vary their duet pro- gram with an occasional rendition of “Chopsticks”. Lost: several inches of Dignity by H. Carleton Merriam when he flatten- ed himself neatly on the sidewalk be- fore Sanborn House. Will finder please return said Dignity at once! Our Har- land hasn’t been the same since! Wanted: Donations for the begin- ning of a Gum Fund for Mr. Matthew- son so he can always have his chew during the basketball games. We have found out that Curt Lam- berton’s idea of a good time is buying a lollypop and going on a “binge”. Kay Munn may be of the convincing type, but she can’t make Harley Folsom [28]