Newport High School - Blunita Yearbook (Newport, PA)

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6 THE INFLUENCE OF WASHINGTON'S MOTHER Then George Washington was a little lad of eleven years, he was bereft of his father, and fro.a that time his care and training as in the hands of his mother. It is certain that she made an excellent success. The most valuable part of her plan of training her children was the influence of good literature, The particular favorite was Sir Mathew Hales' Contemplations, Moral and Devine . One part of this book known as The Great Audit, can easily be imagined to have been • ritten by Washington, himself. This depicts the great stev ardas giving his account to God. the good steward as been thankful to God as the Author of his manifold blessings. He has been careful not to discourage or deaden his conscience, but has improved it be nourshing it with the best principilcs and by forbearing from these things which might in anyway prove unlawful. He has always chosen his words by merit of their truth, Sincerity, and the good which they may bring to others. He has been careful to ingle justice and honestly with hi3 4’1'sdom in all hi man affairs not using ill means even to bring about the most unquest ioable good end. He has not sought power and prestige in this world, but has sought rather to lay up for himself treasure in heaven. While at any time holding a position of power, he has continued to serve God faithfully and has kept his heart humble, using his power as a help rather than an oppression to his neighbors . He has never attempted to build up a fake reputation, but has allowed it to grow from his true character, which he has kept untainted. From what we know of Washington it is evident that he followed the guidance of his mother's favorite book in building his character, and life. It is generally believed the Washington's mother has not received the credit which is due her, but it is certain that her careful and judicious training during the formation period of his life was a powerful factor in his event ial success. Virginia Irvine 12 A Edwin Markham. Countinued from page 3 Mr. E. B. Was., we might add, asked the permission of Mr. Markham to set his poem, A prayer , to ,.iusic. Having gained the permission, he took his place at the organ and composed music for thbs most wonderful poem. Fred Wertz Teacner-Jimmie, can you tell me how matches arc made? Jimmie-No, ma'am, but I don't blame you for asking. Teacher-That do you mean? Jimmie-Well, mother says you have been trying to make a match for 30 years. What did he imply? Lincoln wac once addressing a meeting of eidtors, he said he felt like the ugly man riding through a wood who met a woman also on horseback. She stopped and said: Well, for land sake, you are the homeliest man I ever saw. Yes, madam, but I can't help it. he slid. No, I suppose not, she observed, but you might stay at home.

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THE BLJ2 AND 7EIT3 Forgotton Facts ..bout ashington Though Washington ranks as ono of the greatest men in history in private life he was the same as other men. The liked women and was net ashamed of it. Ills group of friends included many churm-aV1 v ing women. His wife, Martha Custis ras at-one jJOe timo included in hie group of friends but after 3- f' thoir marriage she res ono of tho greatest influences in his life. Everyone enjoys reading just what 'ashington loolcod like. He was a splendidly built man. Though he woi vjiod 230 pounds just before his death his woight was net noticed c.s he was very tall. Washington had a very pule complexion for one who spent so much time out of doors. The features of his face were coarsely formed. Els eyes, which ere set far ap rt in his forehead, -ere bluish gray in color. In his youth his hair was sandy colored but turned brown as he grow older. Wf Washington gained a reputation fer being a very serious and. solomn person who never laughed. However lie was really a very jovial person but ho wore false tooth which fit so imperfectly that •.-’hen ho laughed they always fell from bis mouth. This “ as very embarrassing to say the least. Though he was a groat men who headed an army ashington had an uncontrollable -'rath. TThon his - rath or rage was aroused he could s car fluently. Many times when angered the tears would roll down his face thus showing Washington was a man of deep emotions. In Washington’s time it wan tho custom to eat most of the time. Breakfast wee served at seven o’clock in the morning and dinner at three o’clock in tho afternoon. Supper was s.rv,d at nine o’clock in tho evening. Those meals consisted of many different feeds including numerous dainties. rTashington like every other man liked food and according to his diary was net very discrete about the quantity he consumed. Tho Red Cross Council Tho Red Cress Council of Newport High School was Q organized December, 1931. There are sixteen representatives. Two from oach bene room, in the council. Tho officers of the council ..re as follows: President, Mary Louise D’Oiler, Vice President: Gertrude Snyder, Secretary: Virginia Irvine, Treasure: Russel Ilorting. Tho council is dividod into committees, .k.ch c mmittcc has its own work to do. kith tho chairman at the head of the committee. Thurseday, February 11, tho council gave an entertainment in tho High School Auditorium. The pro rum . .s made up of 0. Fuchicn Show, V vudcvillv., and I Musical numbers. Candy was made and sold by several of the firls of the council. This entertainment was giver, fer the benefit of raising funds toward sending a representative to tho Red Cress C rv nticn, held at Washington. —Gertrude Snyder 33 STOF-LC OK—AND—LISTS’! RESERVE THIS TMTS: The Juniors will present their annual class Play the night cf MARCH T’.’EL'TY lEHII. The play is in the process cf bcin'j selected and various committees necessary to the success rf tho play are being organized.