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The Thistle
(1908)
Calendar of events [and other notes], pp. [28]-[29]
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P rest COuftresce It never is hard to keep in step? Not long ago, there was a gathering of That's Frances great people in the Temple of the little berg of Who is it that work with all their might, R Ge r . From five in the morning till ten at night? Bifen in Germany. The Temple was decorat- Ta' h rsmn That's the Freshmen. ed with sea Weed and Myrtle in honor of Nep- Who is it that keeps the school house so clean, tune the God of Waters. Arthur, King of That never a speck of dust can beseen? the Britons, presided at the meeting, and be- That's the janitor. fore him on the railing, was a bright and Who is it that visits the High School classes, beautiful Ruby like unto the great Carbuncle. To see the work of the lads and lasses? In one corner of the room sat Lady Bertha That's not the parents. and Ethelbert of Kent, each wearing a Pearl Theorem-Rivals on each side of H. C. make of great price. Just to the left of them sat him a mean proportional between them. William the Conqueror, who was held in great Data: -K. G.: H. C.: : H. C.: F. R. awe by all the company. Near him sat Henry To prove:-Which will win him. VIII and Kathryn of Aragon. Sir Humphry Gilbert, the Fitzgerald lords of Ireland, and lVotes from the Orades the Howards of border warfare fame, occupied Heard in the school-room: "Ma says I can't the center rows. Queen Elizabeth, dressed in take a bath because I catch cold." an elegant costume, and carrying a beautiful "Let me take some of that black paint, Schaal, had a prominent position in front, you call charcoal gray." Near her was Lewis of France and King John Youth, (pointing to a sketch of the May- of England, who had been brought to the flower,) "Say! that don't look like the May- Conference by Sir Frances Drake in the Great flowers we pick, does it?" Harry. Speeches were made by Wesley of Reforma- Children playing school, Teacher:-"Now tion fame, and Eliot the great English com- you have to sit only one together." moner. The latter spoke on the powers of After making the moon oval instead of Parliament and was loudly Clapped by the round in drawing class, a small voice peeped Angus of Scotland. Napoleon, who was pres- up- "Teacher! my moon is square like an ent with his Bride, Josephine, told of his great egg." Vlctories in war, and John Smith gave a The teacher's small brother was visiting charming description of Pocohontas. During school-Rushing in at recess, he cried out, the session, Florence Nighingale sang a solo, "Weli, what do you think-those kids don't which touched the hearts of all with its pathos. even know your first name!" She was accompanied on the piano by Grace A small student had deen anxiously watch- Darling The company was dismissed by ing the picture of a turkey develop upon the JeffersonDavi with an appropriate speech, board; when the teacher finished the sketch Marian with his famous band of soldiers was by placing in the eVe, a voice piped up- "Ain't not able to be present but sent an acceptable I you goin' to put a eye on the other side?" excuse. BERTHA KRAUSE. Who is it that watches us like a cat, A pupil was allowed to bring his dog into To see if we any mischief are at? the school-room, providing the dog would not That's Winn. take too much attention. The dog slept peace- Who is it that stands at the turn in the stair, fully but the master looked back and giggled And if anyone smiles, looks as cross as a bear? frequently. Finally the teacher said- "John, That's Challoner. your dog acts better than you do, doesn't he? Who is it that thinks the teachers should work "Not when I'm asleep," was the prompt re- From nine until four, and then work no more? ply. I The Clerk of School Board. Who is it that sings just like a lark, to0e frt a *art LAndsings continually from daylight to dark? "durand is ten and steavy is 8 i don't no That's Harry. when there burthdays is durand was born in Who is it that's always in a hurry, 1853 and steaven in 1813. steavy says you But if she's behind, she does not worry? spell his name stephen that ain't rite and you That's Miss Germond. will pleas spel it rite like this steaven hus Who is it at playing is such an adept, muther mis" L ...L::::::::CX
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