The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1916-12-09

where | learned much about planta-
ton life.
l cannot close this sketch without an
account of a friendship which made a
vivid impression on my mind, and has
remained with me since. While work.
ing one day last summer at the
Brighton Casino, I had occasion to go
into the reading room and noticed one
of our guests, an elderly man, sitting
there. His lanky form was partly
hidden by the cushions of the massive
chair in which he rested. His clothes
were not of the latest fashion, but
they were of the best materials and
were well made. His hair, or the lit
tie that was left of it, was long and
snowy white and lay as if ~caressing
his shapely head. His face wore a
stern yet kindly expression. His pierre
ing, gray eyes were earnestly watch
ing the ocean. His whole attitude be-
spoke one in deep meditation.
AS l stepped into the room he turn
ed around and said, "Ah, Clarence! l
have been watching the ocean and TAX
ing from it examples of our life. Look
at that rock out there. If it were not
there, those waves would wash much
farther up on the shore; and if it is
not still further strengthened by 9TH
ers, the waves will, in time wear it
away and be free to play upon the
shore. The road to success is like that
1t is full of obstacles and you must
keep pushing and wearing them away
before success crowns your efforts. I
once heard a young man say that he
wouldn't be a doctor because the world
urnc fI11l of dnatnrc Tho yunrlH jcn't
full of doctors, it is full of quacks who
give you some alcohol and water and
then say give dollars, please" What
one of the best; do not let people com
after you and do the thing that you
did better than you did it. Follow
this out and your life will surely be a
success
Each day this old gentleman told me
many interesting things. He could
read life's experiences in everything
he saw. He talked about nervousness
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l have
not as yet overcome. He said, Don't
be self-conscious; it is foolish. Be
bold; if you have anything to say, say
it with courage; if you have anything
to do, do it and forget that you are
being watched. Just think to yourself
my success lies not only in what l
say, but also in the way that l say it;
not only in what l do, but in the way
that do it. The world does not think
much of the man who cannot get up
and address his fellowmen frankly,
sincerely and courageously."
I could relate many more of our
talks, but fear they would not interest
others as they did me.
In concluding this sketch, I will say
that l am still at High School, and
looking forward to a college course.
CLARENCE SCARBOROUGH, 10.
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Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the heroic ride of rooters dear
Twas an autumn day in sweet sixteen
The day was great for a football team
The roads were smooth, the skies
were gray,
Fer noontime we were on our way.
In a big feed truck we jammed so
tight,
Not n could move to left or right.
Some rode behind, some rode before,
Some nearly died e'er the ride was
For the gas exhaust on the bloomin'
truck,
Came up inside and ran amucki
Without a doubt twas the teary'est
ride,
Ever a crowd of rooters tried.
Meanwhile, impatient to play and
down
Our men on their home ground,
The Bridgeton team, in tackle and
run,
Tried to show how the thing was done.
When we pulled in, at just two-five,
Our men were feeling near half alive!
Quickly they dressed and bravely they
ran
Onto the field where the game began.
Of this game It's feared you'd hate to
hear
1t was a contest" long and drear,
For although our team had grit and
nerve,
Their aching heads just would not
serve.
And at last, when the slaughter clos
ed,
Midst bowls and boots and Bridgeton
"Ohs!'
The men We're tired and grim and sad,
And feeling worse than they W had.
In about an hour the truck was filled,
With the team and the fans whose
hopes were spilled.
The ride back home was both sad and
merry,
For the tears we shed were salty,
very!
With song and cheer, the trip was
done,
But when at last at home we'd come,
"Never again!" said we,
And "Never again!" twill ever be!
&C. P. 10.
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DRAMATICS.
A Dramatic Club with fifteen char
ter members was organized this year.
Books of plays and other instructive
materials have already been ordered.