Norway High School - Caduceus Yearbook (Norway, ME)

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THE CADUCEUS' 25 Meanwhile, Caleb was quickly barri- cading the little cabin, while his wife loaded the two muskets which he had, besides his rifle. The Indians rushed toward the cab- in, but quickly vanished, as Caleb's rifle spoke, causing one of their number to fall, fatally wounded. 4LWished I'd waited till they got near- er,H growled Caleb. HThey'll be more crafty now, and plan up some deviltry that'll git us. Even as he spoke, three of the Indians suddenly rushed to one side, at an angle too acute for him to shoot at them. His wife quickly crossed to the side where the Indians had just gone, and kept watch. Caleb gave a groan, and cried to his wife, See, what did I tell you, they 're advanc- ing on us behind that mass of bushes. They know that they can get us before I have a chance to shoot more 7n two of 'em. Those from the side will sneak along up to the cabin and pot both of us from the opening there. ' His wife quickly grasped the situation, and quietly said, HNOW Caleb, I'm not so sure of that. She was preparing to say more, but just then, a terrific war-whoop pierced the air, and her husband muttered, 4'Here they come. Wliile Caleb shot at the onrushing In- dians, Martha seized a long pole, and pushed it through the peephole over the door. The peephole was just opposite to the big hornet's nest which hung from the eaves of the cabin, and of which Martha had complained yesterday. Giving the pole a deft push, she hit the nest squarely in the middle, just as the foremost Indians had reached the door. Instantly, horrible yells arose from the outside. Her husband saw what she had done and praised her, saying: '4Good work, Martha, I guess we'd better be going. Holding Martha by one hand and his rifie with the other, he cautiously sought the door. The minute they reached it, they ran for their lives, expecting any minute to hear a bullet whiz by their ears, but, by now, the Indians were too much oc- cupied to pay any attention to their intend- ed victims. Indeed, both Martha and Ca- leb had several very sore spots, where their lifesavers had stung them. Hastening towards the settlement, the Lanes looked back, and saw that their cabin was burning 5 but they felt safe, as the settlement was right nearby. They could even hear the shouting of some of the set- tlers, who, having been warned by the ar- rival of the dog, were coming to their res- cue. Turning away, Caleb remarked to Mar- tha, We7ll build there again next spring, but we must be sure and have a hornet's nest over the door, with hornets just like those and us, old settlers. -F. Pendexter, '33. i..0 THE ADVENTURES OF TOMMY It is midwinter at Cherry Lane College. All activities are flourishing. Cherry Lane is a well known women's college situated in a small New England town. There is a great excitement at Cherry Lane. Thomas O'Day, the famous skating champion, is to come to the college! A man in the midst of so many girls! For two whole weeks! This is an extraordinary event. QMen are allowed at the college. only for a very short time.J This famous man Chandsome, tooj is to come to Cherry Lane to teach the girls how to skate. Of course, the girls know how to skate Csomej, but they voted to be taught more about this art, and who would be bet- ter to teach them than Thomas O'Day. Let us listen to a scene in Barbara Benton's room. Several girls are seated around the room. They are Alicia Grey l

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Q4 THE CADUCEUS' never played a one man game. He quick- ly passed to Tommy Tompkins, who tried hard to penetrate the Atwood's goalies' defense. His shot was true, but was plucked from the air by a heavily gloved hand. This was too bad. Norwood had lost their game. The crowd was congratulating and load- ing praise on Harry Winters for his star scoring and distinctive work. Tommy Tompkins caught up with Marty as he was leaving the ice, dejected and crest- fallen. 'tMarty, old pal, why did you pass to me when you were in line for a perfect shot? quizzcd Tommy. MToinniy, replied Marty, I believe in playing a co-operative game. You tried hard, but you were up against a super- man. HI 'm sorry, 'I was Tommy 's only reply. It seemed evident that Harry represent- ed his county and would receive the prized skates. At least., everyone in Norwood thought so. Two days later Marty received a telegram from the county scout. The message spoke in a simple language: L'We are pleased-stop-to appoint you- stop-for the county representative. 'Co- operation always creates victory. -stop- Skates on way under another mail. -James Francis VViles, '32. . mlighl HOW THE HORNETS SAVED THE LANES It was a bright June morning, and the little clearing around Caleb Lane's place was Hooded with sunlight. It was only six o'clock, and Caleb Lane and his wife, Mar- tha, who lived in the cabin made of rough hewn logs, were just getting up. The Lanes lived about ive miles from the near- est settlement, which consisted of eight log cabins and a stockadc, for, in those days, Indian attacks were ever being made, and those, who had little defense for their home, were apt to meet a horrible death. Thus we have Martha 's question: t'Have ye looked around the clearing, Caleb I? Yes, Martha, everything 'pears safe enoughfl answered her husband. HWell, you let the dog out, anyways, so as to make sure, responded his wife. Cautiously opening the door, he called softly to his dog, and let him out. Caleb knew that the dog would not fail to pick out any lurking band of Indians. In a lit- tle while the faithful dog came back, and both Caleb and Martha felt more secure. Caleb went out, and soon returned with some water from a nearby creek. After eating a breakfast of parched corn and deer meat, making up in quantity what it lacked in variety, Caleb picked up his rifle and started for the door. As he was doing this, he heard his wife exclaim, Drat those pes- ky hornets! Wl1at is the matter, Martha? asked Caleb, t'Did another hornet get in'Zl' '4Yes, another did get in, and I know what I'm going to do right now, grimly assured his wife. I'm going to take this pole and knock that nest down this minute, even if I have to stay in the cabin all dayfl Now wait a minute, Martha, said her husband. You know those hornets never did you no harm. Let 's let 'em stay there, for after all, they sorta have as much right here as we do. HAH right, Caleb, maybe you're right. We 'll let 'em be for a while, assented his wife. The next day dawned as brightly as its predecessor, and Caleb went through the usual precautions. But this morning, the dog did not return, for, just as he reached the edge of the clearing, a heart chilling yell arose, and the sharp crack of a rifle followed. Instantly the dog, who was wise to his duties, gave several barks, and then set off for the settlement. The Indians, ten in number, shot at him, but missed.

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26 THE CADUCEUS QAD, Lorraine Shelley CRaineD, Janet Chilton CJanj, and Barbara Benton QBarbsj. 4'Girls, just think of it! A real human young man at Cherry Lane ! The only man we ever see are the 'profs' X uYes, and isnlt he handsome! Just look at this picture! Cnewspaper clip- Pineb. 'tBut do you think he will skate all the time'Zl' HSay, did you ever try to skate in your sleep TV, 'KCf course not, silly, but do you think he will go to our 'prom' banquet and con- certs? 'tYes, he will. He'll have to. We ,ll make him. 'tWhen will he arrive?l' HToday on the 3:45 train. Say, girls, it is two now. 'We'll have to hurry to get everything straightened around before we go to the train. HO. K. Let's get busyf' Now let us see the station of Cherry Lane at 3 143, that same day. The girls are eager- ly watching for the train. It appears around a bend in the distance. Oh, I'm so excited I could flyf' ttWliy don 't you? Oh, her wings aren't sprouted yet. t'Blah. LL CL We'll have to be very nice to him at first. Don it grab him, but act as though he were a professor. But I thought you said to give him a nice, warm reception. Well, do what you think will make him stay longest. Let's see if we can see him. Wliy, here he comes! t'How do you do, Mr. O'Day'V' 'tYes, we're on the reception committee of Cherry Lane College. 'tWelcome to our college. HWe hope you'll have a good time. Weill try to give you one. 'But I-I-eh- HDon't bother to say anything. UMay we call you 'Tommy'? HYes, do let us. Mr. O'Day is too long. ttYes, everybody calls me Tommy. The girls made very rapid progress wget- ting acquainted . In no time at all Tom- my was an old friend. The days that followed were very happy ones for the girls. They seemed to please Tommy, too. He attended their dances, concerts and other social affair. After Tommy had been there a week the girls held a private meeting. MWell, girls, what do you think of Tom- my? HHe's just grand V' 'tBut he isnlt as good a skater as I thought he'd be. No, he isn't. 'tHels not doing the best he can. He suits me as he is. HHe's Wonderful! 'tHe doesn't look much like his picture but then, news pictures aren't very clear. That,s right. Let's go find Tommy now. He's out practicing skating. The next week passed by quickly. It was the day for Tommy's departure. Cf course the girls did not want him to go. He had been a very good sport and friend. Tommy was to leave at four that afternoon. It was shortly after lunch when Tommy called the girls together to Usay something importantf' The time was set for two o'clock in the main hall. The girls ap- peared on time. Tommy took his stand on the platform. 'tGirls, he said, I have had a very good time here for the past two weeks, and certainly appreciate having been asked. Now I have a confession to make. On the train on which I came was another young man. He is known to you as your errand boy and all-around man. He is about my age. We look somewhat alike. He can skate, too. Maybe you've seen him. He