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CHARACTERISTICS OF TH i EARLY GERMANS
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the German to arms was grateful to his ear. It roused
him from his uncomfortable lethargy, gave him an
active pursuit, and by strong exercise of the body and
violent emotions of the mind, restored him to a more
lively sense of his existence. In the dull intervals of
peace these barbarians were immoderately addicted to
deep gaming and excessive drink; both of which, by
different means, the one by inflaming their passions,
the other by extinguishing their reason, alike relieved
them from the pain of thinking. They gloried in
passing whole days and nights at table, and the blood
of friends and relations often stained their numerous
and drunken assemblies.
THEIR TASTES FOR STRONG DRINK
Strong beer, a liquor extracted with very little art
from wheat or barley, and corrupted (as it is strongly
expressed by Tacitus) into a certain semblance of
wine, was sufficient for the gross purposes of German
debauchery. But those who had tasted the rich wines
of Italy, and afterwards of Gaul, sighed for the more
delicious species of intoxication. They attempted not,
however (as has since been executed with so much
success), to naturalize the vine on the banks of the
Rhine and Danube; nor did they endeavor to procure
by industry the materials of an advantageous com
merce. To solicit by labor what might be ravished
by arms was esteemed unworthy of the German spirit.
The intemperate thirst for strong liquors often urged
the barbarians to invade the provinces on which art
or nature had bestowed those much envied presents.
—From Gibbon’s "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,’’
Chapter IX.
We are ready to receive orders for the annual, the
sooner the better. And the earlier the cheaper. They
are now fifty cents; after April first they will be seventy-
five cents, and during commencement week a dollar
will be the price. See James McKay or Joe Alexander
for your copy.
The Seniors are very anxious to get material to be
published in the annual from the other high school
classes. We will appreciate your co-operation.
James Thomas writes from Juneau, Alaska, where
he is employed in the mines. He hopes to be here for
graduation to see his former classmates graduate. He
also sends his best regards to all of his friends at
Chemawa.
Chemawa’s fiftieth anniversary is approaching—as
usual we will have our annual song, poem and yell
contest on Feb. 25th. This custom was originated by
Mrs. Flora Iliff when she wras principal at Chemawa.
The classes are hard at work trying to think up
something new and out of the ordinary.
This poem by Alexander Gustave Effel is “some
thing to think about:”
Somebody did a golden deed;
Somebody proved a friend in need;
Somebody sang a beautiful song;
Somebody smiled the whole day long;
Somebody thought, " ’tis sweet to live;’*
Somebody said, "I’m glad to give;’’
Somebody fought a valiant fight;
Somebody lived to shield the right;
Was that "Somebody’’ you?
SATIS EST
I
/ write no poem. Men's heart to thrill;
No song I sing to lift Men's souls.
To battle's front no soldiers lead;
In halls of state I boast no skill,
I just teach School.
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I just teach School—but poets thrill
And singing joy and soldiers fire
And statesman's power, all, all a: e mine,
For in this little group where still
I just teach School.
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SENIOR NOTES
By Charles
Morgan
Keep off the grass, give it a chance to grow!
Remember the Senior Play, “The Whole Town’s
Talking,’’ which will be presented here the night of
the twenty-eighth. Tickets are now on sale. Don’t
miss seeing “Pa’’ Perkins.
The Senior girls are enjoying their work at the
Wigwam. Each in turn gave a breakfast to which
guests were invited.
Are pcets, soldiers, statesmen, all.
I see them in the speaking eye,
In face aglow with purpose, strong,
In sb aightened bodies, tense and tall,
While I teach School.
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And they uplifted their gaze, intent
On cherished heights they soon shall reach.
And mine's the hand that led them on!
And I inspired! Therefore, content,
I still teach School.
—F. L. G ilson .