Wilson Central School - Crest Yearbook (Wilson, NY)

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PAGE TWELVE STARLIGHT THE GRADUATE’S AMBITION. My desk of books I have laid bare And my soul is free from trifling care; I pass thru the door with some regret. As I stand on the path which Fate has set. Forward I look to the coming years With growing and apprehending fears For duties many have I to perform— The American politics I must reform. The Chinaman bar from our beautiful shore, I must lower the tariff still more and more; In Europe again must the Peace Angel live, The American women the vote I must give; And then for the Presidency I will try. And make the whole nation of Uncle Sam “Dry.” When my duties on earth are finally done. And the course of my life is successfully run. My restful soul to its haven will fly And begin my duties up there on High. HAZEL WILSON, 16. THE HALLUCINATION OF A SENIOR. It was rather tiresome, let me tell you, riding along in that big. heavy wagon over such a narrow, sandy trail, and every one, even to our modest Miss Hubbard shouted with joy when we reached the summit of the hill. We saw the two scouts dismounted just below us and we knew we were to pitch camp in that place. Another thing greeted us and that was the sun just peeping up over the hill in the distance. Mary Berlin said that it was the first time she ever saw the sun rise and would certainly have the picture on canvas before she left for home that night. Everyone reached the ground in safety, even though there was a great stampede, and then of course we were all pleased with the place and crowded around Salow and McMillian to congratulate them on choosing it. As soon as the horses were cared for properly, the boys began putting up the tent, and everyone laughed to see George Schweigert fall over his own feet. There was great confusion, and it did not subside until Glenn Bickford’s glasses were brought to light that he might see whether the tent stakes were at the right angle. It certainly is queer in one respect why glasses are necessary, or maybe it is instinct which leads him to a certain seat on the north side of the room. As soon as the tents were up and the provisions unloaded, Mabel Wilson put some water over to boil—that we might have breakfast. But someone else had to watch the water to keep it from burning, as we all know that Mabel is lacking in the knowledge of domestic science. Breakfast was prepared after a fashion, and we were certainly ready for it. It was no fancy meal, but good, wholesome food. Ruth Diez pronounced the soup delicious and wanted to know if it was “Campbell’s.” Fred liked the condensed milk for coffee because it was “Borden’s,” and wished that he had brought

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STARLIGHT PAGE ELEVEN subject. Because of this, his employer obtains the best services from bis employe, and tin employe the best salary. Therefore, one who may enjoy the benefits of a religious education as well as a practical education is very likely to prosper. In conclusion, the noted words of Horace Mann in his “Lectures and Reports on Education” will in a few lines explain the benefits of an education. lie said: “Finally, education alone can conduct us to that enjoyment which is. at once, best in quality and infinite in quantity.” HOMER JOHNSON, ’16. A TRIP TO THE MOON. One day another boy and myself decided to take a trip to the moon, so we had a large shell made into the shape of a bullet and a large cannon to shoot it. Inside this bullet there was room for two people and provisions to last them for three months. There was also a compartment to hold the pieces of another cannon like the first, and a large tank, in half of which there was compressed air and in the other half water. On the day we decided to start we filled the tank with air and water and packed the cannon and our provisions, after which we climbed into the shell and were at last started on our long journey by being shot into space. In about two weeks' time we reached the moon. We opened the door and slipped out of the shell. The first thing that greeted our sight was a mountain covered with snow, as was also the ground. The inhabitants were little short men about two feet tall, who spoke a language in which the words were all of one syllable. Their food consisted of many peculiar things and instead of drinking water they ate snow. The only thing that the men did was to sit in the snow and talk. They had neither schools nor churches and no one seemed to mind the cold. The men made motions to us so we understood that huge giants lived over the mountains. These giants often crossed the mountain and ate a large number of people. On the side of the mountain were large mansions in which we found books and beautiful paintings. This led us to believe that the moon had once been inhabited by a highly civilized people, but as it became colder the people had slowly degenerated to the present inhabitants which we found. In about two days we prepared to start for home. We set up our second cannon and. having lit the fuse, we climbed into our bullet and started for the earth. About half way to the earth we struck a meteor. This changed our course and we landed in the northern part of Canada. When we arrived at Wilson we told our friends that we had had a very pleasant journey but we did not wish to try it again. HARWELL DYER, ’16.

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STARLIGHT PAGE THIRTEEN “Moore.” Kenneth ate heartily of the squash, because he was especially fond of “Hubbards.” We noticed that the great dish of grapes that we had gathered on the way was rapidly disappearing and saw that the cause of the havoc came from Norman’s end of the table. Laura Sayer talked continually about the “Sage,” and Homer complained because he didn't think the Campbell’s soup was “Sweet” enough. Vesta did not eat much and we guessed that she was worrying about the little doll with the red hair, that she had left home. We had nearly finished eating, when there was a great noise heard. Nothing could be seen in any direction and we were all afraid of one of those terrible storms which come up so suddenly. But the cause was soon discovered when we saw Mabel Jeffery descending the hill with her Ford. While all the boys were washing the dishes, superintended by Mr. Mellroy, all the girls, under Mrs. Blake’s care, were gathering wood to get dinner. When the work was finished everyone, of course, was anxious to see the country, so we set out in groups in all directions. The country was certainly beautiful and the weather ideal. A small river was near at hand, so some of us went in bathing, while others fished. The forenoon passed and dinner was cooked and served in much the same manner as our morning meal had been. There was one thing which puzzled us all for a time, and that was why Adabelle Schultz kept so quiet. We afterwards heard that it was due to the presence of Mr. Mellroy, as she was afraid that her deportment would be marked down. As the sun was nearly over us, it gradually became warmer, so we decided to rest under the shade trees before making any more sallies from camp. Glenn amused himself playing with a jumping-jack and a toy telephone, the toys that he generally plays with after meals. George Norton cast sly glances all around through the crowd but could not find Hazel, so he came to the conclusion that she must be off hunting for her title. Marion Thompson was very interested in a book, but upon drawing nearer we saw that she was staring at some pictures concealed within its pages. The pictures quickly vanished when a “Wolfe” jumped from behind the tree under which she was sitting. Grace and Angeline were quite startled by the little mouse which Homer had brought along for their amusement. Elva Capen complained of a toothache but I think it was due to the absence of the dentist’s son, just then. Roy De Neau was the first to become restless, and said that he wished he had stayed at home and signed his excuse slips. As soon as it began to grow cooler, the groups again departed to explore the country, but as before they all came back in time for supper. Lelah Martin and Harry Nesbit prepared the supper, with Martin Schultz for boss. Their supper was partaken of heartily