The Oriole, Sept.-Oct. 1923

А!.. STATt L>AL 1 1 "Л good archer is not. known by his arrows, but l>y his aim.” 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.