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THE ORIOLE
At least once a (lay
read a little poetry,
sing a song or look at
a picture.
Vol. 3-Nos. 1-2
SEPT.-OCT., 1923
Published Monthly by Students of the Maryland
Slate Normal School, Towson. Md.
WHY IS THE ORIOLE?
The Oriole, our school paper,
rame into existence in January, 1922,
and has grown each month since,
not only in the quantity and quality
of its contributions, hut also in its
circulation.
This paper is the students own;
it was named by them, is published
through their efforts, and, from the
beginning has been self-supporting
because of the loyalty and good
work of the student body and alumni
in securing subscriptions and adver¬
tisements. Last year we published
from ten to twelve pages monthly as
well as a special Senior Magazine
number, consisting of one hundred
pages of choice subject matter, car¬
toons drawn by students, together
with most excellent pictures depict¬
ing the personnel and interesting ac¬
tivities of the school. Another worth
while magazine number was that
sponsored by the faculty. ■ Our paid
circulation at present is nearly four
hundred, ranging, geographically,
from Maryland to Washington and
California.
The students aim. through this
publication, to advertise the Normal
and its opportunities to the State,
to hroadcast educational material to
our alumni and teach.ers in general
and to record important happenings
for desirable reference.
“He payeth best,” in time, literary
contributions and money, "who lov-
eth hest." How shall we “put our
school on the map this year" through
ur songster, The Oriole? Step
right along lively, with practical as¬
sistance!
A CRAFT THE KRAFT CLUB KNOWS.
A pantomime was given by a
number of the members. Refresh¬
ments were served under the super¬
vision of Mrs. Glasgow Archer, of
Bel Air. after which the meeting
will bo held at the Normal School,
near Towson.
— Harford Democrat.
THE FACULTY RECEPTION.
MEETING OF ALUMNI ASSO¬
CIATION OF STATE NOR¬
MAL SCHOOL,
About 50 people, alumni of the
Maryland State Normal School, and
others interested in the cause of ed¬
ucation, attended a meeting held in
the Armory, Bel Air. last Saturday
afternoon. The meeting was larger
and more enthusiastic than last
year.
Miss Scarborough, from the Nor¬
mal School, urged upon all gradu¬
ates and any who had ever attended
the school, the importance of be¬
coming members of the Association.
Another speaker advised every mem¬
ber to subscribe to the school pa¬
per, The Oriole, in order to keep in
touch with the school doings and its
graduates.
Ralph S. Falconer. Sr. III.
On Friday night, October 5tli,
practically the entire student body
and faculty of M. S. N. S. gathered
in the Auditorium for the faculty
reception to the student body. The
chief purpose of this was to make
the new juniors more familiar with
the senior class and the members of
the faculty. By 8 o'clock the large
auditorium was comfortably tilled
There were some visitors, most of
whom came to see the main feature
of the evening, the play “The Maker
of Dreams.” "The Maker of
Dreams," as you all probably know,
was the Normal Society play in The
Literary contest last year.
As the clock in the tower struck
eight, a hush of expectancy settled
over the audience. Every one sat
tense, waiting.
Miss Gorsueh sang three numbers
which served to break the ice; so
lo speak. She was accompanied by
-Miss McEachern. the new music
teacher.
Then Miss Osborn told a very in¬
teresting story and we wore all very
much pleased when “Simkin finally
gave the poor tailor the last spool
of cherry colored twist.”
Then for the main feature of the
evening! The fame of the play had
been heralded and its coming was
eagerly awaited. I think 1 can say
that no one was disappointed. From
the first to the ringing down of the
curtain the whole attention of the
audience was on the play.
When the play was finished, all
helped to clear away the seats and
games were begun. Every one made
a circle and “Luby Loo" and "Farm-
-Г
in the Dell”, held sway for some
time.
Now the best part of the evening
came; refreshments. A corps of
Normal lassies served ice cream and
-akes to the great enjoyment and
gustatory satisfaction of the guests.
Last of all. we danced. Several
obliging .alumni played the piano
and the strains of “Beale Street
Mama.” "Wonderful One" and many
other reigning favorites rang
through the Auditorium. Everyone
■'aiiced. We were all very sorry
when "Home. Sweet Home” was
rendered, but we could say it was
the end of a perfect evening.
There are four things that come
not back: the spoken word, the sped
arrow, the ” past life, and the neg¬
lected opportunity.