Wells College - Cardinal Yearbook (Aurora, NY)

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because ever loyal to their motto- Half a league, half a league, half ap leg onward, each rnember's first aid to the injured was packed neatly in her travelling bag. At a moment's notice, Well-gloved and batting hatted, she had but to lace up her Walking shoes and forge forth. APPLICATION BLANK 1. Are you travelling incognito? .... 2. If so, what is your nom de plume? .... 3. Do you drink habitually? ..................... 4. Are you capable of adapting yourself to all climates, customs, and peoples? ..........,................... A. . . 5. Do you travel for travel's sake, or do you simply travel ? ............................................. T o be signed by a citizen of high moral standing in the community and by one grandparent of either side. IOI

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The Qllusmnpulitan Qliluh - Jilzmhers Mary Buchanan Helen Howarth Helen Flanner Catharine Merridith Sue Fritsch Marjorie Shipherd Helen Thomas Easy communication with the outside World and the unusual travelling facilities in and about Aurora made the Cosmopolitan Club inevitable. A horror of appropriating Mr. Cook's delightful scheme of travel forbade the seven charter members from extending the membership. Im- promtu trips? Were arranged from time to time. lmpromtu, tNot to be confused With' trips personally conducted by Professor Revely under guidance of the badaeker Trees I Have Seen. IOO

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Qllummercial Cdlluh With One Idea: To Make Money. Doris Markley, President Dorothy Badger Nellie Hoffman Susan Fritsch Helen Howarth Dorothy Gilbert Marjorie Shipherd Marion Hickox Helen Thomas Cautious folk are always fearing that money earning Will blunt the finer sensibilities of Woman and comrner- cialize the Warmer instincts of her heart,-but how trifling this, my dear girls. Have you met with reverses? and do you Wish to stand on your feet again? Are you in a tight place? and have you the ambition to crawl out? Have you felt the gnavv of economy dragging you down from position, promi- nence, and popularity? If so, read these testimonies, that they may guide you in the launching of your little craft. Dear Readers : Though I would not dampen your ardor for making money, yet I must tell you my unfortunate experience. I had nothing with Which to turn an honest penny but my art. Accordingly, I produced with lightening speed land- scape sketches and book plate designs which I sold at considerable net profit. But my drawing declined in quality as my ingenuity spent itself in economizing paint and india ink. I concluded that I had commercialized my art, and definitely gave up the idea of lucrative gain. Dear girls, it's better to starve in an attic than sacrifice your ideals. DOROTHY GILBERT. IO2