Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE WHIRLPOOL 13 a successful conclusion. The Republicans return to power as they are dis- satisfied. with Wilson's peace plan. Two more elections are held in which the Republicans win. They are those of Harding (Coolidge) and Hoover. Another election is held in which the Democrats rule by electing Franklin D. Roosevelt. 'The political parties have been outlined, but what of the future? We cannot tell what it will bring, but we do know that political parties are necessary. If we are to continue as a strong nation we must have two strong political parties. Many of our editors believe that the South and West will form a new Agrarian party. Some pin their faith in Socialism, while others argue that present conditions will continue and our history will repeat, but whatever the movement be, We must have strong political parties.” Hortense А. CASWELL, 33. STRANGE INTERLUDE The characters’ thoughts are in parenthesis. “Yes, Mrs. Benson, this has been a lovely winter.” (Lovely winter, my eye! We've had lots of snow and no ice.) Does your mother often stop at the store as long as this? (I wonder what's keeping her. I've been here fifteen minutes already, talking to this young girl!) | Oh, yes. She often stops to talk with Mr. Billings, the storekeeper.” (Is that old lady inquisitive! I don't see as it's any of her business.) Well, how is everything going at Pennell Institute, my dear? (I'll just have to keep up the conversation I guess. I don't get much help from her.) Fairly well. We have all been studying hard, preparing for exams this week.“ (Studying? I shouldn't have said that, it's a lie. Oh, well, might as well let her think well of me, anyway.) “That is a lovely dress you have on, my dear. Did your mother make it? (It's a hideous color and does not match her eyes well at all.) “Thank you. Yes, mother made it. She loves to make my clothes. (It's none of her business where I got it, as far as I can see. I do wish mother would hurry back.) Oh, here comes your mother now! (I should think it was about time. She probably stopped to gossip.) Yes, I'll go and help her carry the packages. Will you excuse me а

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12 THE WHIRLPOOL maintain a stable government. Гог this reason we have great political parties with our leading statesmen and orators at their heads. Political parties in the United States began with the ratification of the Constitution in 1787. The two outstanding politicians of that day are Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Hamilton, a brilliant leader, sets forth a philosophy of conservatism as the main issue of his party, while Jefferson, an aristocratic planter, opposes every tradition of his class and defends the common people in their beliefs. Alexander IIamilton's ideas and views favor a strong national government. Jefferson chooses a more simple name for his party and calls them the plain Democratic- Republicans, who are in favor of state rights. Our first president is a Federalist, likewise his successor. The Federal- ists are not for long because of their conservative ideas. Thus the party of Jefferson gains power. But alas! the Federalists soon disappear because of the want of issues. Meanwhile. one of our greatest politicians is rising to power hy the virtue of his great capacity for leadership—it is Andrew Jack- son, the father of Democracy. History calls his administration. the reign of Andrew Jackson, because his power is so absolute. Jealousy and hatred rule in our hearts because Jackson's party, the Whigs, are made up of scattered l'ederalists and disloyal Democrats. Opportunity is knocking at the door of the Whigs but they fail to answer. However, if they had taken a definite stand on the slavery question the Whigs would have been the ruling party. During the next twenty years the Democrats continue in power. From 1850 to 1860 the Republican party is formed. A victory for them is made under Lincoln in the election of 1860, in which they win by a split in the Democratic ranks. The Republicans pilot us through the Civil War successfully and use the fact for their platform for twenty years. The one-party system proves too corrupt so reform must play its part. The Democrats elect Grover Cleveland of New York as the reform president. He serves a second term. Bryan is defeated in the next election and McKinley starts an administration of planned success. Upon the death of McKinley, Roosevelt becomes president and the Republicans become more liberal and the Democrats lose ground. Under Taft the Conservatives rejoice and the Liberals moan, Roosevelt tries for a third term by forming the Progressive party. The Democrats seize their opportunity and nomi- nate as their candidate Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, who is elected. Under him many reforms are brought in and the people gain a new voice in the government. He is re-elected in 1916 and carries the World War to

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14 THE WHIRLPOOL moment?“ (I'll go and prepare mother so she will know what to expect.) “Surely. I won't detain her long.“ (Well, at last she's ропе. What is this younger generation coming to? She had on far too much rouge and lipstick and her dress was giddy. My! look at the dust on the table. Oh, here comes her mother now. It's about time.) “How do you do, Mrs. Benson. Gladys said you were here. I'm so sorry I was out.“ (What in the world is she doing here?) Ah, yes. I have been waiting quite some time.“ (Some time! It seems like hours.) That's too bad.” (Oh, why doesn't she say what she came for so I can get supper ready ?) “Ahem, Mrs. Dean, І came to tell you about your daughter and son. (She'll certainly thank me for telling her.) Indeed? Have they offended you in any way? (My land, what could they have done? Nothing bad, I hope.) “Oh, по, but I feel it my duty to inform you that your son and daughter have been disobeving the study hour laws of Pennell Institute. 1 thought you should be notified and I seemed the only one to do it. ( There! that's out with. Guess that will take her down a peg or two.) Why, why, Mrs. Denson. This is such a surprise. (I must not let her know I don't know it. Oh, what did I say that for?) Well, I have proof: I have seen them with my own eves. Of course vou know that that means expulsion. (She can't pull any wool over my eyes.) “I shall call Gladys and Harold in here and see what they have to say.” (I do hope they can explain themselves.) Gladys and HTarold, come here a moment. “Yes, mother, did you call us?“ (What's that lady eyeing us for?) “Mrs. Benson says vou have been breaking study hours. You know this means expulsion from school. “Perhaps Mrs. Benson will tell us where and when and at what time she saw us. (Why do some people have to make trouble all the time? She'll feel funny when we explain.) “I have seen you going by my house at eight o'clock every Tuesday night for three or four weeks.” (I wish that boy and girl would stop look- ing at me. They make me nervous. I do wish I hadn't mentioned it now.) “Well, here's the story.’ (Although I don't see why it’s any of her business. ) р à “Harold and I have been working; Harold running errands for Mr. — M —À