The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-25
with some good little girl. and owing

his school rather often. for even at
such an early age he manifested an in
terest in the fair sex. One very unfor-
which has left its mark on Jim in the
shape of some scars on his knucktes.
The youthful James admired a certain
bonnie little lassie very much. and
when she showed decided preference
for another gentleman and scorned
Jim, he wrathfully punched the other
fellows head. which brought about a
heart to-heart talk with Professor
Earle, and necessitated Mr.. Taylor's
remaining at home for one week, which
rather pleased him than otherwise, be
IL said to his discredit. His four years
been four years of hard study, as has
been the case with all of US; but it is
the hard work and study that bring
out ones inherent qualities, and bet
ter the soul: ii is such charcoal of
discipline and worry that produces the
diamond of purest lustre and brillian-
cy, which shines on all objects ground
with such a communicating brilliancy
that the reflection cast. by mere con-
tact and guidance changes all things
for the better Now at the age of nine
teen. James will emerge from school.
ready to fight the battle of life with
quickened energy and abilities, feeling
that he has done his duty and satisfied
his conscience thus far.
"A still tongue governs a wise head"
and this expresses Miss Alice Richard
son exactly All her school life has
been characterized by the wisdom and
prudence of her actions in all things.
With a generosity unparallel in the
school, she has always been willing to
assist the other pupils as far as was
consistent with her ideas OF right and
wrong. and this is certainly a noble
trait-one which has endeared her to
our grade. With a commendable forti-
tude she has endured all reproaches
caused by her silence ON certain sub
Jects-silence which might have been
explained. Alice was placed in the
sixth grade when she was thirteen
years old, and soon obtained quite a
reputation for the perseverance with
which she pursued her studies. 1t was
in the eighth grade that Alice endured
several misfortunes which did not APP
pear very trivial al the time. Once she
was placed on the program for q reel
tatiOn in the society work which &C.
CURED every Friday afternoon. Greatly
alarmed by premature stage fright
Alice absolutely refused 10 even learn
recitation, and for this she was de-
tanned in study hail for one week. An
other time she attempted 10 play tru-
ant in celebration of "a pril Fools Day
and succeeded in making only herself
appear ridiculous, contrary TO previous
expectations.
Miss Richardson then entered on her
duties in the high school department
where she began course of hard study
which has been successfully continued
through the entire four years course
In addition 10 the required virtues of 4
liigent, studious pupil. there must be
some other qualities, without which no
girl or boy can pass successfully
through school life, and enjoy the adj
miration and liking of the students.
In the estimation of the pupils. these
qualities are almost Us necessary as
conscientious performance of school
duties; and Il popular pupil must en-
joy the distinction Of possessing the
desired traits. ComradeShip is the
leading principle of popularity; a pupil
to whom it is easy TO adapt yourselves
and who is always ready for amuse-
ment, is the recognized leader of the
school flock IN this respect, Alice has
excelled, and by unfaiIing good humor
earned for herself q prominent place
in our ranks. The other desired and
necessary characteristics are straight
forwardnes~ in all affairs, honesty on
all occasions. the absence of tattling
propensities ana a patience warranted
to overcome all the obstacles that are
To be found in a free and easy inter-
course between girls. Possessing these
requirements, is il strange that Alice
mas succeeded so thoroughly in the
past years of kindly friendship and
hardly learned but deeply beneficial
lessons on which TO turn her gaze.
Alice cannot resist a feeling of con-
tentment and peace that always ac-
companies the knowledge of deeds
well performed. and is always the pre-
cursor of future as bright as the
past.
Pugnacious is the epithet which best
designates Mr.. Morris Smith, and may
be used as an index TO his character.
Indeed, we may say that his pugna-
ciousness has been the exciting cause
of his entire class record. Ever since
he first entered the school as a small
boy. his way OF clinging to the 'hght-
ing chance" has characterized his
every action. / do not say that Morris
is aSgressive-far from that--but ne
is firm adherent OF the rights OF man,
and has always endeavored TO, vulgar
" speaking. get all that was coming
10 him. This quality of Morris has
freed him from the adoption of policy,