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

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JsMjcol ctes October 31. A Hallowe’en Party—a crew of witches and ghostly figures, which would have done credit to Tam O’Shanter, assembled on the first floor of the dormitory and were reviewed by the Faculty, who later in the evening distinguished themselves in plays,—one showing the adventures of an owl and a pussy cat, assisted by a turkey and bong tree, and the other a kangaroo and a duck. The latter certainly could “hop.” December 12. Mrs. Peeler’s Party—a bright oasis in exam week. January 22, 1918. School opened, much excitement over the new Juniors and the change of schedule. Both are now ‘‘old stories.” January 24. Faculty Sleigh Ride—moonlight, frosty night, hot chocolate and cake at Spring House, hoarse voices, jolly time. Much thanks to the Faculty! January 30. Mrs. Denser, of Chicago, told of her interesting experience in growing belladonna. Her delightfully informal manner of describing it made it sound most alluring. RED CROSS NOTES. During the months of December, January, and part of February, the Red Cross Auxiliary has not been active. This has been due to the examinations coming before the Christmas holidays, the latter being unusually long this year. On February 12 a business meeting was held at which plans for the future were discussed, ft was decided to specialize in the making of 4-inch sponges. The Juniors present showed interest and enthusiasm. Thanks were extended to several kind friends who have helped to knit sweaters and helmets. It was voted to contribute $20.00 to the Ambler Wool Fund. A contribution of $16. was made for comfort kits. On March 6th it was decided to discontinue the making of surgical dressings and to devote our entire energy to knitting. The meetings of the Book Club and Red Cross are to be combined. B. L. Williams. 18

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Tuesday morning began the awful agony. After the first two hours, they came forth like haunted wolves, gaunt with lack of knowledge. Thus did the whole week progress and at the end only skeletons of the former band of hearty maidens remained to grace the school’s once unequaled ranks. So be thankful, patient reader, Let nothing you dismay, But triumph in your freedom When exams don’t come your way. Harrif.tte E. Brown. ALUMNAE NOTES. The annual meeting of the Alumnae Association of the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture was held December 14, 1917, at Miss Emily Exley’s studio, 235 S. Eleventh Street, Philadelphia. For various reasons the attendance was very poor. In the absence of the secretary, Miss Katharine Cloud, Miss Emily David was appointed secretary pro tempore by the president. The business was then presented to the meeting. The constitution of the Association was revised and made more complete. Nominations were then open for the offices of president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. In view of the fact that so few members attended the meeting, it was voted that the officers be eleced by mail. Plans for the ensuing year were then discussed but no definite end was reached. The meeting then adjourned. The secretary of the Alumnae Association, Miss Emily David, reports the result of the election of officers as follows: President—Miss Jane Righter, Mount Carmel, Pa. Vice-President—Miss Emily David, Magnolia Avenue, Germantown, Pa. Secretary-Treasurer—Miss Amy L. Woodruff, Bryn Mawr, Pa. The Misses Katharine and Dorothy Cloud are giving a series of lectures on gardening, under the auspices of the “Women's League for National Service.” We are glad to report that Miss Lois Goss is rapidly recovering from her recent operation for appendicitis. She has given up her position on Dr. E. P. Davis’ farm at New Town and is now resting at her home in Taunton, Mass. 17

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3jokes Graduate: Are the girls as hearty as ever ? Student (sighing) : They have contracted a terrible disease, known as “sleeping sickness 1 Mr. Doan: What kind of a tree is this? Special: A cherry. Mr. Doan: IIow do you know it’s a cherry? Special: Oh, I always and everlastingly know a cherry. Mr. Doan: Well, this one happens to be a pear. What does the irritation of the blackberry woodborer cause? Student: Sawdust. One of the girls wants to know why a cat makes that “trembling noise.” Beagle in Drafting: Mr. Doan, I don't like my name. Whisper from behind: Change it. Bright Student (R. A. G.) : Mr. Doan, is Jonathan Spot an apple? Seen in Bee’s Notes: When flowers begin to show pink in the spring, pray for bud moth, red bugs, aphids and scab. EXCHANGES. We acknowledge the following exchanges: The Penn State Farmer. The Temple University Magazine. The Simonds Quarterly. The Country Magazine, (From U. of Wisconsin.) The Wellesley College Magazine. The Holcad (Michigan Agricultural College.) Laselle Leaves. The Review (Washington Central High School.) The Signal, (AC J. State Schools.) The Irwinian. T11E M ASSACH USETTS COLLEGIA N. 19