Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women - Wise Acres Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

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suitor, whose lovely figure was a joy to behold! The heroine was most artistic in her portrayal of emotion and her wonderful range of expression was truly marvelous. Most dainty and bounteous refreshments were served; and a jolly Virginia Reel was a gay finishing of a most enjoyable party. The Hallowe’en Party was an event long to be remembered, but our Valentine Party was unsurpassed. We all truly thank the Faculty for the jolly good times and the good feeling they engender among us MEETING THE EMERGENCY. Last spring when the appeal was sent out over the country for increased food production and conservation, and the need became a vital one, the School of Horticulture responded heartily to the call. From the Director down through the ranks to the youngest student, there was a unanimous desire that the school should rise to the emergency of the occasion and prove itself of value in a time of national need. And the school did rise most nobly to meet the need. Special War Courses were organized, many short course students were enrolled, and to meet the demand for instruction in Canning and Preserving, a program of extension work was adopted. And now another spring approaches, and plans are being made for carrying on the work along broader lines; for the emergency has proved itself one which cannot be overcome in the space of a single season. It will not lessen but grow graver as the days go on, and it must be met again with a spirit of earnest endeavor and a deeper realization of its demands. The school this year, in addition to the War Courses given at Ambler on Mondays, is to organize a course in Horticulture at the Drexel Institute for the students in the Household Arts Department. Also in connection with the Drexel Institue a course in Vegetable Gardening will be given at the old Drexel Homestead in Philadelphia, on Saturdays. This will be open to teachers and business women of the city and it is hoped will reach many persons who would not otherwise be able to have the benefit of the first mentioned course. Several other tentative plans are under consideration at present and it is hoped that through the hearty co-operation of all those connected with the school, the coming year may be one of far-reaching importance. 14 L. C.

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‘(Dje Jlalcntine |3artu The Faculty gave the students a most wonderful Valentine Party on Thursday evening, February 14. From the clever heart-shaped invitations to the jolly red cupids which graced the assembly room wall, the whole affair was one series of enjoyable surprises. The Seniors were bidden to appear as “stalwart swains in “trousers bold to meet the Juniors as “maidens fair’’ in ‘‘gay attire. The many curiously-shaped and sized packages which arrived, or in some cases failed to arrive during the previous week, attested to the scouring of the country for appropriate attire. From four o’clock on Thursday until the magic hour arrived, the cottage and dormitory were humming with preparations, and when the maidens fair arrived it surely was a “motley crew which greeted them. Buster Brown in socks and curls hobnobbed with Louis the Fourteenth; Kate Green way’s little brother was hiding behind two jolly Jack Tars; and the Music Master was sitting stately and tall between two jolly farmer boys; French gentleman of rather doubtful character was gesticulating to another chubby, dimple-kneed Buster Brown; in the background was a tall lithe jester in white cap and painted face, alongside a fair shepherd boy. The “maidens fair were lovely in “gay attire and soon the “stalwart swains had each found him a partner and were most gallantly entertaining each “his ladye faire.” The Faculty had planned a most unique programme which moved as smoothly as it always does under the able guidance of “the Stage Manager,” who, despite a serious handicap, planned and executed the whole thing with fine skill and ability. The programme started with a Grand Opera number entitled “Ten Jolly juniors.” This was a doleful ditty sung by the ten who disappeared one by one and when encored only kicked up their giddy heels and refused to return. The arrival of the mail was most exciting— each one receiving a valentine and likewise still another each, from one of the “maidens fair” who, attired as a Valentine Lady, dispensed her favors to each and all. This was followed by a most dreadful tragedy, called “the King of Siam.” lie proved to be a real high-stepper, but a most awful parent, who killed off every one in the play except the stage manager and the prompter. Even the lovely white-limbed shepherd boy met his sad fate at the king’s hands. Nothing was concealed! This was followed by a delightful melodrama—“Mary Jane and Benjamin, which had a truly out-of-door flavor of the fields and meadows, with singing birds and sleek cattle, and bright sunshine. This proved to be a near tragedy, but was relieved from its deep sadness by a happy ending; despite one’s feelings for poor Sir Mortimer, the spurned 13

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piar Courses LIEUTENANTS’ COURSES VEGETABLE GARDENING 12 weeks Mondays 10—12.30 April 8 to Pune 24 Mondays 2 — 4.30 April 8 to June 24 The morning course deals with Principles and Practices of Vegetable Gardening such as sowing, planting, cultivating the crop, planning and preparing the ground, the use of tools, etc. The afternoon course deals with Culture of specific crops—Potatoes, Onions, Root Crops, and all principal vegetables. FRUIT GROWING 12 weeks Fridays 10—12.30 April 12 to June 28 The aim of this course is to prepare lieutenants to insure the production of our staple fruit supply. This course deals with the planting, pruning and training, spraying, harvesting and routine culture of fruit. CANNING AND PRESERVING 12 weeks Fridays 2—+ P. M. April 12 to June 28 Latest up-to-date methods of conserving Vegetables and Fruits by Drying, Canning and Preserving. POULTRY 12 weeks Fridays 2—4 P. M. April 12 to June 28 General Course in Poultry Rearing with special attention to War rations for fowls. CAPTAINS COURSE Mondays to Fridays inclusive 12 weeks April 8 to June 28 This course includes the War Courses in Vegetable Gardening, Fruit Grownig, Canning and Preserving and Poultry; also lectures and practical work in Floriculture and a Practical Business Course, most essential in the management of a unit. FEES FOR WAR COURSES LIEUTENANTS’ COURSE 12 weeks—half day each week $10.00 12 weeks—whole day each week 17.50 CAPTAINS’ COURSE 12 weeks—5 days each week 65.00 Board and lodging at school weekly (Accommodations limited) 10.00 Board and lodging in neighborhood, prices and addresses on application. A deposit of $5.00 is required for registration. This will be credited on payment of fees. No fees transferable. The courses under the auspices of the Drexel Institute will cover practically the same ground in a more or less concentrated form. Write to the School of Horticulture for information. 15