Weatherford College - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Weatherford, TX)

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The Book of Prophecq, Klontinuedl Brown Shoe Company of Kansas City. 32. But I would not have you ignorant, ladies, concerning the fact that I am hap- pily married. Selah. 33. Then he called upon a lady whose name was Robbilu, of the house of Alex- ander. 34. And she came forth and told her people of how, after her graduation from Texas University, she had been sought by the manager of a noted Chautauqua who had said unto her, 35. Verily, verily, I say unto you that this day I have chosen you to be a reader and entertainer for the Redpath-Horner Chautauqua. 36. And she answered him saying, Whither the Chautauqua goest, I will go, whatever it wisheth me to do, that will I do, if there is sufficient pay. 37. And it came to pass that they were agreed on that subject, and through all these years she had kept her promise. Selah. 38. Now there was in that crowd, a certain woman whose name was Imogene. and she spake unto them saying, 39. My delight is in the law of the land, and in its law I meditate by day and sleep by night. 40. Day after day I utter speech and show knowledge in the courts of our land, and hearken now to what I say unto you, that I am able to make you believe your- self innocent of crime even when you know yourself guilty, for 41. I am a lawyer and my name has been mentioned as a senatorial possibility. Selah. 42. And it came to pass that there came forward a man large of stature and strong of mind, and his name was Lucas, and he said, 43. A voice spake unto me saying, Go ye therefore into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, 44. And Lo, I am with you always even to the end of the world. 45. And I went forth and besought men to turn from their wicked ways and I have shown them a more excellent way both by precept and by example, 46. Behold, many men have I baptized and many women have I married. And I have made their hearts rejoice in the hope of a better and happier future. Selah-. 47. Then there arose one who was fair of form and face, and they spake unto her and called her Martha, and asked her from whence she came. 48. She answered and said unto them, Behold, I came directly from New York, for I have recently returned from Paris, whither I am accustomed to go each year to make purchases for the ready-to-wear shop of Madame Recamier on East Broad- way, New York. 49. I have found great favor in the sight of my lady, by my ability to do that which is called buying goods. Selah. 50. And one came forward who was called Mary, and being small of stature, she stood upon a stool in order that she might be more easily seen, and she said, 51. Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for to such have I been accustomed, and without them my spirit is depressed. 52. Lo, these many years have I taught in kindergarten, in primary schools and now I am the chief director for the largest playground in Texas, in a city which is called Dallas. Selah. 53. And it came to pass then that one Alan, whose surname is McCrary, stood be- fore the chosen few and spake of his deeds saying, 54. In those days I learned from my father the business of writing fire insur- ance, and Lo, I have continued that work even to the present day, 55. Many buildings have I seen de- stroyed by iire, and I was exulting in the hope that it would be a warning to men to have their houses insured. 56. Now it is that my success may be seen in the comfort and even luxury in which my family and I live, in our magni- ficent home in Los Angeles, in the state which is called California. Selah. 57. Then a certain Henri-Nell spake unto them saying, I know not whither my COUTSG may lead me, but I am determined to press forward in the high calling of Education as it is in the State of Texas. 58. In various places have I taught and various recommendations have I received, but the greatest is the love and apprecia- CUSTER: Say, don't talk thatawayf'

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which is called Lemons Cl' he Book of the Prophet Elua 1. And it came to pass that Liberator Nichols spake again to Pharaoh Rand, say- ing, Let my people go, 2. But the heart of Pharaoh was hard- ened and he would not let them go. But he spake unto him saying, Straight is the parth and narrow is the way that leads to graduation and few there be who enter therein. For many are called but few are chosen. 3. Verily I say unto you that as soon as they shall have paid all matriculation fees, laboratory fees, students activities fees, diploma fees, 4. And as soon as they shall present sufficient evidence of good moral charac- ter, 6. And as soon as they shall have pass- ed various and sundry tests in Bible and Education, 7. And as soon as they shall be able, in two volumes, to write a short history of the United States, 8. And as soon as they shall be able to name all the American and English authors and tell what each wrote, 9. And as soon as they shall be able to read Spanish as fluently as English, 10. And as soon as they have been led or dragged through the deep and narrow channels of Mathematics, 11. And as soon as they shall be able to manufacture odorless hydrogen sulphide, 12. Verily I say unto you that when they have done all this, then shall they be free and shall receive unto themselves a handsome diploma which shall be of sheep- skin. 13. And behold! It came to pass in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred twenty and three, in the sixth month of the year, and on the fourth day, that the Liberator anpeared again before Pharaoh and said unto him, 14. All this they have done and more. 15. Then Pharaoh arose from his throne and said unto them, Well done, thou good and faithful servants. Thou hast worked diligently in simple tasks, thou shalt now be given real Work to do. Enter thou into thy glorious future. 16. And he presented them with beauti- ful diplomas which were stamped with the king's ring. 17. And on that day twelve and one were released from captivity in Weather- ford College. 18. And it came to pass that for ten long years they sojourned in different parts of the world, each one building a reputation for himself. And there were successes and rumors of successes. 19. Afterwards their hearts became burdened that they might see each other again and expound their mighty deeds of valor. 20. And the news was noised abroad that in the year nineteen hundred thirty-- three there would be a reunion. 21, So their hearts were gladdened and they lifted up their voices even as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, and they sang praises to Weatherford College, and directed their footsteps thereunto. 22. And it came to pass that in the sixth month of that year, that the valorous twelve and one were gathered together on the old familiar campus in a building which is called Dora Nichols Hall. 23. And behold, there arose from the midst of the multitude, one Custer, son of Robert whose surname is Knox. D 24. And he spake unto his people say- ing, 25. For ten years have we labored and done all kinds of work, and on this day shall we restg and this day shall be hallow- ed unto thee, our most excellent Alma Mate1'. Praise be unto thee, Alma Mater. who hast taught us to live a most useful life in the service of humanity. 26, Behold! What deeds we have com- mitted to bring honor unto thy name Oh, College. 27. Hearken, my people, to what I shall say unto you. 28. It came to pass after I had gradu- ated from Weatherford College, that a certain man came out of the land of Tar- rant and said unto me, 29. Get thee hence and come to Fort Worth into a store which I will show unto thee, and there thou shalt Work for me and shalt sell shoes for me. 30. I went and for several years I la- bored for him, fitting shoes to feet of all sizes, shapes and colors. 31. By working hard I have succeeded in being promoted and transferred until I am now chief salesman for the Hamilton- ROBBILU: Well, kid, I didn't know that. Are you sure?

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The Book of Prophecq, Klontinuecll tion of the hundreds of students who have, at some time or other, come under my supervision. 59, Lo, I am head of the English De- partment in one of our leading colleges, and my husband is the head of the History De- partment of the same college. Selah. 60. Now there was in that crowd a lady who was dressed in very fine clothes and arrayed in rich jewels.. 61. Verily I say unto you that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like Mar- '1e. g 62. She spake unto them these words, It came to pass after I was married that I went with my husband to Dallas where he was engaged in a profitable business. 63. All these years have I loved, hon- ored, and obeyed my husband, even as I was commanded. 64. Fortune has smiled upon us and we are happily enjoying health, wealth and the benefits of the highest social circles of Dallas. Selah. 66. Then King Hubbert spake unto them saying, Be of good cheer, it is Ig be not afraid, 67. And they calmed themselves and lzcarkened to what he had to say. And he spake unto them loud and long, as was his custom and the substance of his speech was this: 68. To the subject of science he had devoted his time and talents, and in that iealm he had excelled. 69. He had spent much time in going to school, some in working in a chemical plant, and some in teaching Science. 70. And it came to pass some years rfter graduation from Weatherford Col- lcge, that he had gone forth in that line, and he gave to the world some notable dis- coveries. Selah, 72. And one named Angie could con- tain herself no longer, so she said unto them these words, 73. Had I told you ten years ago that I would be a trained nurse, verily I say un- fo you that you would not have believed, and neither would I. 74. But it came to pass that I was pos- issed later of a desire to be of benefit to the unfortunate and suffering, so it was that I studied hard and became a nurse. 75. Many a sick child have I soothed, many a fevered brow have I bathed, and many a man have I heard make love to me while I held his hand. 76. But Alas, it means nothing, for so great is my efficiency as a nurse that they invariably recover from their mental de- rangement and go on their way rejoicing. 77. Moreover, I am president of the Child's Welfare Association of my city. Selah. 78. Now there was in the multitude that day, one Nellie, who was remembered by her superior ability to ask questions, and she said, 79. Through my blessed gift of inquiry I have learned many things, and many things have been made known to me by the harsh teacher of experience. 80. For a long time I missed my call- ing, for it happened th-at I was desirous of becoming a school teacher and put foith my best efforts to that effect, but iinally it came to pass that a certain man per- suaded me saying, 81. I beseech thee on bended knees, Oh thou most lovely one, that thou shouldst desist from worrying thyself trying to store information in the heads of the younger generation, and that thou shouldst marry me and rule as queen of my home and my heart. 82. I obeyed the voice of my lover and became his wife, and our home is on East Oak, in the house that was once known as the Smith home. 83. In my husband's house are many eatablesg if it were not so I would not have stayed there. I have directed to be prepared this day a feast for you, that where I eat there may you eat also, 84. Then the President, as spokesman Igor the class, arose joyfully and said unto er, 85. Thou hast chosen the better part. Get thee hence and go to thy home for this day do we dine at thy house. 86. And it came to pass that as he spoke, the truth of his words was mani- fested in the various smiles of satisfaction that passed between members of the class. 87. And they went forth and partook heartily of the sumptuous feast that had been prepared for them, and the people of the city heard no more of them until the evening. So be it, Selah, MARY LOUISE: Oh, ex-cuse me. I erred.