Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Mohawk Yearbook (North Adams, MA)

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THE AXIS To Celestine Davine and Blanche Olstead, 'Salome' Sauter's giggles. To be in perfect condition they must giggle often. To Grace Bunnell Alex Caisse's ability to talk. Take our advice, do not use it on all occasions. To Gladys Wemple, Ruth Graham's auto rides and fun. She need not publish them from the housetops in order to be happy. To Alice Smith and Gladys Hall, Marion Bence's dignity and talent in sewing. They have proven themselves as models for all kinds of apparel. To Alice Sheerin, Mil Montague's position as everyone's friend. To Gert Mazanec, Louise Palmer's position as the class man, We trust she will use it well. To Bernice Edwards and Margaret Dadson, Kate Morris- sey's ability to make folks laugh, particularly in class recitations. To Elizabeth Hurley, Anne Curtin's ability to speak on several subjects at once. Of course no one will under- stand what you mean but do not worry, Anne usually explains later. To Peg Shea, Grace Boyden's dramatic ability. It is really nice to know how to call for an absent lover. To Gert Tyer, the entire reception hall and rooms for the entertainment of out-of-town men. To Gert Boyle, Nell Whalen's reputation as a hospitable hostess. To Marion Woodard, Lorrie Tobin's desire to tease when the victim wishes to study. To Kay Drennan, Jane Kerr's quickness of movement and speech. May she use them often! To Kate McMahon, Ruth Carpenter's seat in the rear of the study hall. Juniors always admire the back rows! To Carrie Finck, the automatic giggle stopper used this year by Viv Berry. It should be experimented with during study hour at the dorm. T0 Beth Cooke, Peg Brennan's pep. We feel she needs it. To Catherine McCarthy, Gwen Purcell's dancing shoes. We trust she will use them often. To Irene Messier and Ruth Nesbit, all solos and duets to be given in next year's Glee Club. The seniors usually sing them. Lastly: We nominate and appoint Mr. Cummings to he Executor of this our last will and testament, knowing that he will carry out our request nobly. In witness whereof, I have to this, our last will, subscribed my name and aflixed the class seal, this twenty-second day of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. Sadie Murphy Signed and published by the said Sadie Murphy in our presence, who, in her presence, have, at her request hereto signed our names as witnesses. Anne Curtin Julia Salametry presentation of QUHSB Gift S we, the army of '22 stand on the edgc of lift-'s stir- ring battle-field, we pause to survey our Iwo tlt-I-ting years spent here and to gather happy rerninisct-mars of events that have taken place. llow clearly they come back to us! How we hesitate to lay llIl'll'l aside and lu undertake a more gigantic task that in calling to I-at-li and everyone of us! Yet, we must heed the call. Before we go we wish to pay a tribute to our school. to our efficient leader and his excellently selected ofiicers. who have never faltered in their untiring efforts to instill within us high ideals and that something we call tact, Now we must bid adieu to our Alma Mater. Words fail us on this occasion, therefore we take utmost pleasure and pride in presenting to the school, this picture. In selecting it, we hoped that it would express our sentiments as a class and that when you gazed upon it you would not forget the profound feeling under-lying it. Julia A. Stilumrfry CHESS 5ItlIi5IiC5 MARION Bl-ZNCE ...... VIVIAN BERRY. , . . GRACE BOYDEN . . . . . MILDRED Boi'LE. .. . , .. MARGARET BRENNAN. . . ....,.,... .,...,.,. B lost ladylike .. . .Most willing . . . . Best friend . . . Most dignified A , , . Most popular RUTH CARPENTER .... ALEXINA CAIssE ..,. DOROTHY CHAPIN. . . . ANNE CURTIN ...... RUTH GRAHAM .,.. VILLIAN KENT .... .IANE KERR.. .... ... . OLIVE LEWIS ,....... 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THE AXIS Qtbe Banquet HAT? This the twenty-fifth anniversary of the North Adams Normal School? Surely such an uncommon event in the history of this institution could never be allowed to pass without something to record its memory. What would 'this be? A banquet! A banquet! was the cry. Early in the year the faculty com- menced making their plans for this wonderful event. Speakers for the day were engaged and the menu was worked out. However not much was heard by the stu- dents about the plans and regulations as the arrangements were completed entirely by our untiring teachers. Invi- tations were sent out to all the Alumnae and many were expected back. For was this not to be the best reunion ol the whole twenty-five years? Yes, indeed it was. About a week before the day on which the banquet was to be held, the Juniors were called to-gether and given all the necessary instruction about waiting on table, for as usual on such occasions, this was to be their share of work for the day. We Seniors were numbered among the in- vited guests. Of course, we were much pleased at this and not one was absent. After we had been patiently waiting for four weeks to see what it would all be like, the morning of,the great affair came at last. Our faithful Juniors certainly did work that day. Everything was hustle and bustle at the school where the tables were being set up and the room in general was being decorated. At the dormitory the alumnae were beginning to arrive. Ah, what fun it was to see them chatting together with dear friends that they had not seen for at least two years. When they were passing by the different rooms in the dormitory such snatches of conversation could be heard. That used to be my room. Let's go in and see how it looks now. Didn't we have fun in this room? At last came one o'clock the longed-for hour. The alumnae, guests and faculty formed in line and we, the members of the class of '22 fell in at the end. Then we all marched over to the school where the banquet was to be served. As we entered the school we could hear a faint strain of music, then as we drew nearer, we saw that it proceeded from the corridor just at the entrance of the Assembly room. It was interesting to learn that this was the same orchestra that played for the first banquet of the school in 1897. The Assembly Hall! No one would ever recognize it as the same one we used for exercises, every morning. For it was just filled with handsomely decorated tables and around its walls were hung the banners of all the classes beginning with the first class in 1897 up to the present class of 1922. When all were seated and had plenty of time to inter- view their former classmates, the cheering and singing be- gan. Hardly a moment passed without hearing the ting- ling of the glasses which announced a new cheer or song. The speeches were very interesting features of the day. After the President's welcome, Mr. Smith the present principal of N. A. N. S. was introduced as toastmaster. The others who took part were Mr. C. Q. ltichmond, n former member of the Board of Education: Miss Mary A. Pearson, our beloved art teacher who has so faithfully given her services throughout the twenty-five years of the school: Mr. Murdock, our former principal, who has won the hearts of all the members of the class of '22: Dr. Payson Smith, the Commissioner of Education. Thus ended the program of the day. All were agreed that our twenty- fifth anniversary was the best banquet that they had ever attended. Gwendolyn Purcell '22 56IIiOl' :Sores One night, not long ago, the Seniors felt mysterious, so they immediately advertised a Surprise in the Reception Room, at 9 o'clock sharp, with the added command, Bring fifteen cents, for that was before the Boston Trip. At last the fateful hour arrived, finding the girls all as- sembled ready for the entertainment. Some of the audi- ence wore evening gowns, some brought their best girl, but all were intensely curious. Soon the strains of a distant wedding march were heard as the player tried in vain to keep time to the sound of many feet -did you ever hear of a bridal party that did keep time with the music? There have been several weddings at Taconic Hall, but this, I believe, was the most unique, This union took place between Miss Sarah Louise Pal- mer and Mr. V. I, V. Berry. The ring was carried in on a very precious, red denim pillow by Lorrie Tobin while the fiower girl, Miss Clara Thurber, followed with a huge armful of pussy willows. The bride herself blushingly beau- tiful as she came in on the arm of Mr. D. O. T. Reynolds who was the best man. Her bridesmaid, Miss Sauter followed with the happy groom, while the bride's mother, Mrs. G. Boyden, with several intimate friends completed the bridal party. Before the fireplace, they were met by Rabbi D. Chapin who performed the ceremony. The bride wore a charming gown of white cotton with real Curtain Lace veil which has been handed down from class to class for the last four or five years. The bridesmaid wore a suit of many colors with hat to match, while both the ringbearer and the fiower girl were in white. Mr. and Mrs. V. I. V. Berry left immediately after the ceremony fora short wedding tour up three flights of stairs to their suite in Taconic Hall where they now reside. At last the Seniors went on their Trip. They had, in the course of five short months decided on at least as many places, in which to spend the Spring vacation, but Boston was finally chosen as the best place. Half the party, with the chaperones started from North Adams on the eight o'clock train while the other half got on singly or otherwise at the various stations between North Adams and Millers Falls. It seemed tio time until they were duly installed inthe Copley Square Hotel. There the program which thty followed for the next few days was announced by Mrs. Van Etten and Miss Baright. Saturday afternoon the girls visited the Boston Public Library, dined at Ginters and spent the evening at Km-ith's. Sunday the party divided, some going to the services at Tremont Temple, others to the t'hristinn Science t'hurch and the remainder to St. t'ecclia's. That afternoon they went to the Museum of Fine Arts, heard the Messiah at Symphony llall that evening, with dinner later inthe Shantung Restaurant. Monday there was a wallt thru the Commons to the Capitol where they niet the Govt rnor before going on the 'lttilibcr Neck tour thru t'ambridge, Lexington. and Concord. tlintcrs was again voted as the place to dine for it was near the t'olonial 'l'ln-atre wln-rc reservations had been made for Sally 'Tuesday nas devoted to seeing Ilistoric Boston. and shopping, ended with light lunch at f'hild's Restaurant So greatly was this program enjoyed that, t-'er thc Rifle had said their farewell, they had planned another trip a year from this June to celebrate the completion of their first year out. 'l'hc Class of 1922 wishes to express its appreciation for the fine co-operative spirit manifested by the Juniors