Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18

forward to this day; but now that It has come a feeling of sadness creeps over us when we think we must leave these familiar walls forever. But let us not be sorroWful, let us be happy, for now new era is before us Some of us are to pursue courses of study in higher institutes of learning, while others are to take up business lie. It is the latter that we especially en- courage, not to give in to difficulties nor to be disheartened by failures, but to fight to the finish
 We, the class of 1913, are assembled here to plant this ivy as 8 remem- brance of us long after we are for gotten.
 Let us compare ourselves with the ivy and grow as it grows. The plant Is now small and frail and has never before been out in the open; just so we are small and inexperienced In the ways of this great world. First, the plant develops a root system that it may have the means of obtaining strength to grow, while on the other hand we are learning both from study and experience that which is to help make our way in the world. Then the ivy begins to grow and feels joyous that 1t is alive and growing. when some day rnischievous little boy picks off some of the leaves, or a tramp crushes the plant under his heavy foot, but this only flinders the growth. and the ivy keeps growing higher and higher, ever trying to COW CT the wall and reach the top. Just like the ivy, we are glad to get out into the wide world and work our way. When we meet some failure or misfor- tune, let us not be dismayed, let us persist as the ivy and overcome every hindrance Above all, let us have as high an ideal as the ivy an ideal to make the best of our opportunities and to strive continually for something higher. Let us be strong men and wo- men and feel that we can look back to dear old N F. A., and honestly say that we are living a true life and al- ways trying to attain a higher goal.
 Glass Supper in Evening.
 The graduation exercises were con cluded at a little after o'clock and were followed by the class supper at o'clock, served in the boys and girls gymnasiums Covers were laid for 125 and the tables were placed in the form of the letter E. The rooms were pro- fusely decorated with college pennants and festoons of laurel
 Members of the faculty, former mem bers of the class and members from the lower classes were the invited guests. The following menu was fine ly served by the Wauregan house:
 Tomato Bisque in cups
 Waters
 Celery Radishes Tid-bits Small Patties of Chicken a la Reine
 Roned Turkey with Truffies
 Cold OK Tongue. Harlequin Jelly
 Strawberry Shortcake-
 Whipped Cream
 French Cherry Bisque Ice Cream
 Assorted Cake Demi-tasse
 President Mckay acceptably presid- ed as toastmaster for the post -prandial exercises in which the reading of po- ems, prophecies and history made a highly entertaining feature for the banqueters. All the papers were bright and well written and contained hits on the members that were enjoyed.
 They were given by the following:
 Prophet-Robert H. Walker. : phetess-Gladys L. Thresher.
 Poet-Arthur J. Mullen.
 Poetess-Elizab beth M. Clarke.
 Historian-Rosalie H. Riordan.
 Class Officers.
 The class officers are: President, Edward G. Mckay; vice president, Le- Roy A. Swan: secretary, Sadie A. Colt: treasurer, Walter c. Elliott.
 The evening concluded with dancing in the gymnasium for which the Ca- dillac orchestra played