Rhode Island School of Design - Portfolio Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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Will W. P.’s famous book-plates embellish the heavenly shelves? Will Miss S—— and Miss H—— murmur popular songs in a corner all off by themselves? We know that Laughlin and Valva will indulge in occasional feuds, But because of their infinite genius be excused for their artist-like moods. We're certain that John, the all faithful, be he playing about upon Mars, Or fashioning wonderful jewels, tiaras of clustering stars, Will leap from his innocent pastime with vigorous athletic springs And hasten with speed to the office when Miss Danforth gives those three rings. But listen, the lunch bell is sounding a call to the weary and wise, To revel in sponge cake, spaghetti, corn chowder and turnover pies. So now let us lay by our dreaming of life on a far away star— Contented with life as we live it, enjoying things as they are. Florence Clark.

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x ie RIE 6 2eoe ate nz une aN When the cloud-lands have opened above us revealing Eternity’s scene, If Heaven is knowing once more the beautiful things that have been, When the R. LS. D. is transported to some sphere more worthy than this, Will the trivial events of the present form part of our heavenly bliss? Will charming Miss P. utter luscious at Jap. prints of heritage rare? Will blue-green be the favorite color of our Mr. C——rk over there? Will all help be given the hopefuls on the opposite side of the room, While the others plod drearily onward in the grimmest and blackest of gloom? Will Salome come rushing in breathless, her Psych. book beginning to cram, Crying, “I’m just starting to read it and at ’leven we have the exam!” Will Francesca be taking attendance with stern, unforgivable pen? Will Nervy be copying Durer, or he her in the wonderful Then? Will Maggie’s desk ever be tilted without the inevitable man? Can we others learn to “look at them the way Miss F—ler can?” Will Design compel two young maidens to sacrifice even their Life? Will B—— Nye paint in blues and in yellow ad. lib. at the point of the knife? Will B. Bellows plan suites for immortals in vibrant ethereal hues? And will that chaotic perspective exist in those unbounded Blues? Will Miss A deride “Old Rose and Silver” drowning John in the deep- est despair? Will Miss R—— be eternally famous for the “olive lights in her hair?” Will E. E—le entertain local artists each day at 2.30 p. m.? Will L. Adams draw like a Master and then her own efforts condemn? Will shining cathedrals be studded with windows designed by Miss Wright, Dispelling the fancy that genius can ever be measured by height?

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KX. oy, A is for Amy, her Ambitions and Art; She works with a will and in fun has a part. B’s Sara Burge, who loves physical Beauty; From Brown,—enough said; we’ve completed our duty. C’s the Correction the brightest ones get, “Just the width of a line you must take it in yet.” D is the Doings of Helen and Dot; For Grand Opera or Vaudeville, they’re right on the spot. E is for Emily, whom we call Mother, Not that she’s old, but it’s just that we love her. F is the Fashion, just now it’s the swirl Which is tried by each hopeful and ambitious girl. G is Grace Arnold, the one who succeeds, But always her ercat inability pleads. H is Hope Davis, who isn’t to blame When she’s bored by remarks that are trite and inane. I is for Isaac and the Interest he shows In the drawings we make from a “bully good pose.” J’s Jesste Rose, who does oils in a manner Quite pleasing, with green, blue and much “raw sienna.”