Mary Baldwin College - Bluestocking Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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sions. But the loving, cheerful spirit that was omni- present with our little schoolmate has blessed her noble labor to a marvellous extent. May it always continue to do so. Perhaps it is your letter, so like the Josey of school days ; perhaps it is the calling to mind of these old com- panions, perhaps both — aided by the plaintive wail of a hand-organ beneath my window, dimly recognizable as The Campbells are Coming — but as I have written, how the days of my girlhood at Baldwin ' s have come crowding back to me — days so full and care-free. The only shadow is the knowledge of how little we realized our happiness. It gives one a queer pang to think that another generation of girls have taken our places there ; that the old Seminary rings with the sound of new voices and resounds with strange footsteps. Perhaps now these girls are strolling up and down the terrace in the moonlight bidding tearful farewells, or going through the final com- mencement exercises. Dear, dear, the girl you and the girl I have clambered half-way up the ladder of life, and yet it seems but yesterday since we stood on the first round. If I find out anything more about the girls I will be more than glad to let you know of it. With lots of love and best hopes for your success in all undertakings, I am, as ever, Your old chum,

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The prizes for the best Story, the best essay, the best poem and the best art work for the Bluestocking of 1906, were given by Mr. Arista Hoge, Mr. Henry L. Lang, Mr. H. Clay Miller and Mr. Albert Shultz, respectively; that for the best amateur photograph also by Mr. Shultz. [To these gentlemen the editors extend their hearty thanks. [ The prizes have been awarded as follows: Prize Story, The Shadow of the Cross, Muriel D. Fisher; Prize Essay, The Tubal Cain of Virginia, Cornelia M. Switzer; Prize Poem, The Girl of Yesterday, Juana Neal Creigh- ton; Prize Photograph, Elizabeth Muir; Art Prize. Kate Voltz.