The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-25
Morris life through the lower grades

records of other pupils; he may have
received two or three corporal chas-
tisements but otherwise he did not
distinguish himself. When he reached
the sixth grade, Morris found to his
amazement that girls, if considered
properly, exercise a rather bewildering
effect on one, and since that realiza-
ton, which is inevitable in every boys
life. his attention has been equally di-
vided between his lessons and the girls.
and only a very discriminative person
can tell which holds first place with
him now. Perhaps some of the pupils
might, but tattling propensities are
not cultivated at our school.
Being an ardent football player.
Morris has gained quite "a reputation
for himself. but this game alrnos'
caused him to receive a severe punish
ment. One day, while in a very ex-
citing game, he accidentally CD
knocked over one of his opponents,
causing his unlucky adversary's eye
which at times is the prevalent color
of eyes among all our high school
boys. The forthcoming punishment
was averted by very graceful apo
llogy from Morris TO the wounded one.
"'Tis always we'll to know when to
yield in time" so Norris must have
thought
| An unlncky catastrophe which near
Ily put an end TO Mr.. Smiths school
days occurred in this way. AS every
one knows there is a strict rule
against note writing at our school. One
day, purposely disregarding this very
wise rule. Morris threw note to a
lcertain ciassmate whose name l will
not mention but whose guilty consci-
ence proclaims her identity. The keen
eyed teacher obtained the note which
he read aloud TO the delighted school.
Imagine the unlucky writer's anguish!
Imagine his distress upon having his.
Utmost feelings ruthlessly dissected
| for the pleasure of all. Since that time
Morris has done excellent work dur
| ing his years of school and gained
an enviable reputation for the many
qualities whoch go to make the thor
ough student. With so many severe
problems Of school life having been
overcome, we can readily see that the
rocks of life win prove but sandy beds.
magnified by apprehension. when at
tackled by the sturdy determination OF
Morris
Last but not least" comes one who
has never been fully appreciated by
the teachers or students; - one whose
brilliance has placed her in potion
unattainable by any other member of
our grade. namely AT the foot. From
thic glowing description you can cas-
lily recognize which pupil | mean. but
for fear that your powers of discrim-
ination may be faulty, let me say that
Miss Annie Matthews is The one I'M
! der discussion. Since Annie first en-
tered the school in the fifth grade, her
life has been one long dream of hap
! pinesS which is now being rudely
shattered by the realization that her
school days are over and that she must
| now forget how To be a merry rollock-
! ing school girl, with any thought
|
always been good and amiable with
no desire to tranSgreSs the laws Of her
school only when a favorable opportu-
nifty of doing so With inpunity pre-
| scented Itself. 1t is not within my
power to express the good qualities
possessed by Miss Mathews Pc,
cannot recount her many virtues. so
the attempt must be abandoned.
Thus / lrave presented TO You the
chronicle of our grade as truthfully
as my deficient remembrance and ex-
pansive imagination win permit.
There is a secret. astounding To re-
late. which will disclose to You. re-
gardless of the fact that in 50 doing
[ may draw down the divine wrath Of
| the Goddess OF SAUNDERS for my per
| fdy in revealing her most precious
| secret, knowledge of future events. !
would not be false to her but that at
| lection for my class mate is 50 srea.
as to make me desire that each one
know something of his future life and
therefore be encouraged when tonight
school days end life work begins in
earnest; no more play and thoughtless
prankS, but true honest labor 20 ar
tain the highest in whatever path of
| life we may walk, dissaop.ntments,
perhaps. but the joy OF perfect self
lconfidnece and OF temptations with
stood, always keeping bright and clear
our inmost souls.
| One beautiful summer evening as l
| lay dreaming of bright life to come.
colored by the roseate rays of girl
ish Imagination, gentle touch on my
shoulder drove away all sleep. and
looking up / beheld the most exquisite
creature before me that mind could
conceive of; fairy. undoubtedly. So
her ethereal brightness and radiant
features proclaimed. AS l gazed up in
silent wonder. a voice Of sweet music
spoke, Awake and follow me; tonight
strange things will be revealed 20 you.
but dire penalty Will be the result
| if YOU ever betray any of the con-