The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-03

Here the leaves paused, rustled
as they looked exultantly upon
the glorious place, and again re-
sumed the story with pride and
great satisfaction, pride in the
bands history and satisfaction in
its crowning glory.
"One day in the waning of
summer, the Ruling Rajah call
ed them back from the summers
trip to Vacation Land and babe
them enter the Halls, as Sophie
mors, forty-six strong. Ten pyg-
mics had wandered too far into
the Desert of Waiting and did
not return. A new Chief was
chosen whose cognomen, Boyd
Stephenson, had but to be known
to insure a victory. With the loss
OF their code, new Constitution
was formed and the colorS, Royal
Purple and Cream gave them
distinction quite their own. The
second semester the band recall
cd their former Chief Arthur
and made preparations to enter
the preliminary oratorical con-
test, with three contestants. The
honor OF third place fell to the
Chief. The baseball team again
held charms for five OF the band,
50 "Zumy' and Mac" claimed
their shares of all spoils.
1t was basketball where they
once more found delight.
A Sophomore, thing unique
Is surely from the ancient Greek.
a second year man, very
wise fool
Who fingers yet in learning's
school,.
The leaves rested. The oak
still attentive and listening knew
that Silence is golden and
that. the windows of Minerals
Hall being open. his sentry must
be deep in meditation. Sure
enough, for next he hears
After reckoning in the
throne-room of the Great Rajah,
If was found that eight of the
former number had gone to the
City OF their Desires beyond the
realm of the Goddess Minerva.
An elm band of ty-eight
sturdy Juniors hailed the impe-
rial halls as the best haunts since
their admission.
1T is here we see the mettle
OF the tribe, both in the mysteri-
GUS workings of the Hall and in
the councils of the elfs them
selves. With Gus Kuhn as Chief
directing all kindred souls, every
thing auto be for excellence.
A thousand memories appear
as spectres OF the mind when the
Pin Scrap, threatens the disso-
luton OF the ties that bind them
in unison The 'Anti-Pins' and
the Pins find but the image of
regret in the gracious memory
now that it is past.
The steps OF time at this hour
came forth and with his balmy
breath bfeathed a spell upon
these spirits. The magic spell
spoke to all fellow-spirits thro'
the Students Voice. The Juniors
gave valuable support to this lit
erary organ both through the
band editors and reporters. Many
fabulous tales and poems fell
from their pens. A decree spread
through the Hall for legends. II
was then that this tribe won the
banner.
Their prodigy of learning,
Pixie Price led the band in ora
tory.
There is a young fellow named
Price
Whose speeches did all suffice
To win for him fame
Money, medal and name.
This most oratorical Price
The god Janus aided them in
their enjoyment by artful design
and led them in a sleigh-ride
party to the home of Glenn Lo-
gan"
The oak Sighed. The raves
took another view and continu-
ed: BE patient yet little while
for the band is gathering again
and it seems for the last time
for the Great Rajah has summon.
ed them to the highest seat in the
Hall and named them Seniors
Plainly can be seen thirty-four
almost grown up pixies. Their
JOY knows no bounds for they
are now making ready for that
day-yes- this day when they
go out to join the host that has
gone before into the City of their
| Desires.
Once more they look to Chic
| Arthur to lead them to the goal
| One pixie lass, Princess Gertrude
Il becomes convinced that hel
Prince Charming has arrived ant
lightly trips away with him. An
other 'Zumy," the Ball Prince
grown weary from toll in The
Desert of Waiting seeks a new
land of charms. Now, today, bu
thirty-two are left to face the
veal or woe of this fairy-land
These pixies visited the IS
land OF Fun and Frolick, as wei
as the Land of knowledge.
They surprised Prince Reuben
Rhodes and spent a joyful even
ing with him in honor of his 19tf
birthday. Another DleaSant time