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SALUTATORY whom we have become familiar through our reading. Everyone has met a Micawber. always waiting for something to turn up a Mrs. Micawber, who will never desert Mr. Micawberf' a beautiful little Nell, with someone depending upon her: a splen- did Agnes, ready to be a good angel to some David, and even a Uriah Heep, who is al- ways 'umblef' lVhen we are alone in a crowd, we feel much less lonely if we can amuse ourselves by finding the types of people about which we have read. Another result of good reading is the ability to discuss interesting subjects in an interesting manner and with enjoyment. A mutual enjoyment of books immediately gives a common bond of interest. Through another's eyes, we see the book in new light. If it is worth while, there are usually social conditions, characters or historical events to talk over. By this means, we gain a new insight into life and broaden our interests. No one is pleasanter to meet than the person who has read books on varied subjects and who enjoys talking about them. Then, too, historical novels are good sources from which to get the history of the times about which they are written, in a pleasant way. 3 From this it must not be inferred that we have not noticed, appreciated, and taken advantage of the progressive movement in our school during the last four years. Im- been made and we have not been blind to them. The Athletic Field is filling a long-felt need in portant strides forward have giving the school its own ground for all kinds of sports: an excellent equipment for presenting dramas in our own hall is surely a splendid additiong then, a vocational bureau has been formed to help those who wish, to hnd congenial workg the courses of study have be-eu enlarged and a great advance in Domestic Science and Physical Culture has been made. In the last two years, also, we have had the privilege of hearing men in the different professions as well as in business, tell about their work. Thus, we have had the advantage of listen- ing to a number of inspiring, live talks. Yet we believe that the reading of good books is essential and fundamental in any scheme of education in every age. More- over, there is a danger of forgetting this. especially today, when public school educa- tion tends so strongly toward the utilitarian. So our apology for speaking on this old- fashioned subject is-- Lest we forget. A A14 tm on -NN , 'H 2 9, Q0 I E K I E, I7 jf Q QL 5 f :J If E EAA L! -alibi Mic EQ7 'YSQ
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