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CALEE i Jril-Jh. s Vol. 1, No. 10. OCALA, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1918 5 Cents Per Copy Patriotic Meeting at To Prof. Henderson General Johnston's Uncle Sam's Gain . Our Great Loss Why Duncan Failed -As Scotland's King the Methodist Church On Going to the War Talk on Treason o ENSIGN On the evening of Wednesday, March 20, a patriotic meeting was Bow their heads in sincerest prayer held at the Methodist church, which And to our professor, great and tall was well attended. The speakers of j Give reverence, one and all. the evening were Dr. Charles S. Mac-j . - . . " ' Farland of New York and Dr. C. A.Th" -w"h-,s fm y?u,r ,Sc,ePc n 5T. " i ttr" , , n r- ; he cIass Wltn which you had much Vincent of Washington, D. C. Dr. ; , , f..: MacFarland is general secretary of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and a member of the Committee of Churches and Moral Aims of the War. He is sent out by President Wilson and is .well informed on his subject, having been in Germany when the war broke out.! The. Glee Club of the High. School ts, -o? vv, 6iv, several selections and Dr. Ottmannl Ud in prayer. . The first speaker was j Dr. MacFarland, who spoke on "Moral Aims of the war." He said tha ars of aggression can never be Mified, but that a. war defending lie moral and spiritual principles of a country, after every effort had been made to bring justice without war, is entirely justifiable. He showed the patience j of our president in trying to prevent j war and even when war seemed mevi- r table, in trying to conciliate Ger-j many. He said as a last resort wej entered the war "with clean i hands and a oure heart, without hav- I irr KfttoA nn All. oftlllo nf ironifn ! nor sworn deceitfully." It was also shown that the war has been planned for some time by Germany and that; she would have nothing but War. Hej rr,r-oi aima nt ,o i btlU V WAV UV1 I M, MllllO W A. Tf Ml ; were so clear that even the very way faring men might discern them. And then in closing: "The right is more precious than peace and we shall fieht for the ! things we have carried next to oui hearts for democracy, for the right j of those who submit to authority to;"" "" have a voice in their own govern- j?rom the conflict with the best assets ment; for the rights and liberties of I small nations, -for a universal domin ion of right by such a concert of free people as shall bring peace and safe ty to all nations and make the world at" last free. Let us hope that there will come a time when the world will say, This America that we thought was so full of a multitude of con- fr- .Annpl nW Tair witK v0 ? great volume of the heart's accord, 'eve. We are addressing ourselves and that great heart has behind it the loyally, unflinchingly, to this stupen supreme moral force of righteous- jdou,. all-engrossing, task. We believe ness, hope and liberty of mankind.' " Jat,lt' 13 suprfme, POance to Dr. Vincent spoke on "After the the future ofjnankmd that this task War." He says it is folly to predict ! b5 7e" and thorough y accomplished, what will come after the war, but ! th& result W1.11 more than every one knows what should come, i worth the staggering cost, and we should lend every energy to-1 Inx the background, nurturing .the ward that end. There should come first, religious improvement, be says, unity of churches. This does not mean uniformity but simply unity of purpose and brotherliness. The sol diers in the Y. M. C. A. huts of our camps will get a wider and broader view of religion, while the Y. M. C. A,, Y. W. C. A. and other undenom- inational organizations tend toward the same end. Then - there should j" every, man ana woman en come social improvement. The gov-faged l shol work to higher en ernment is safeguarding the morals dfvoii lt f,orces them to draw on of the boys at the camps. Hence, as a hh!rto unknown reservoirs of en result we have an armv whose moral j thusiasm and of strength; it bright- standards are higher than any the world, has ever... seen. Then there should be.a,better.national and inter national life, freed from hate, envy and selfishness. Dr. Vincent is con vinced we will win the war "because, first, of the -. relentless integrity of the universe; second, because of the insistent mercy of the universe, and, last, because of the irresistible ideal of the universe, the ideal of the cross," which stands bright in dark est times for an individual and na tional life of service. TO OUR BOYS OVER THERE Here's to those who joined America's colors At stations on land and sea. Here's to those who answered Amer- .. ica's call To serve wherever there needs be. Here's to those who bear "Old Glory," A banner that has never known defeat, May their comrades stand beside them .- And not leave their task until com plete. Here's to those on the battle line, And those far out at sea, And may they be as true to Woodrow Wilson As the South was true to Lee. M. E. S., 19. Have you seen those Hickey Free man suits for young men at Rhein-auera? Let teachers here and minils there. That on to camp in khaki you will go And to all, your bravery show. From the Flower and Animal Class -This wish may. at last eome to pass That through the drilling step by step You'll make the "hep" with your usual "pep." ..c of Physics, one and all, x v juu as a ciass WISH vo can That when the officers they begin to pick lour shoulders be held straight. as a suck. Poor old , Brain Class is the last But they have this wish to cast. That if your eyes and brains youH use Your treasured life you may not lose, Here's the wish from all of us If in this bier world fuss You happen by any chance To be sent across the seas to France hat nothing harm you "over there." May this be answered our humble prayer. S. H. P. '18. witt tup wab WiiNiNLU WAK r ' v C. H. Thurber) When will this war be won? To that question, often on bur lips and always in our hearts, a distinguished Englishman has answered, "In 1935." That means, of course, that after the -umi1"ieanJs'II course, mat aiter tne tumult and the shouting die, after the ! sacrifices have been offered on the ltar of Moloch, this war will really m en and womf"' vAnd tnesf me,n and women are the boys and girls now in our schools. Our country entered this world conflict with clean hands and a pure heart, - if ever a nation so " entered upon a war. The immediate task be fore us is to prevent the triumph by force of a type of government and a theory of life in which we do not be 1; "serves oinumamxy on wnicn the, future. must be built, stand the schools, never so important, - never so indispensable as now. The biggest of all conservation projects, the con servation of our boys and girls, has, in the main, been turned over to the schools. The responsibility thus plac ed upon them would be appalling if it j "ol so remenaousiy inspiring, it ens ideals that had been dulled by routine and it sets up "new ideals of surpassing splendor. Never in the world's history could a man or wom an say with nobler pride, "I am. a teacher." 1R 0 THE D Commander Would Have Denfintion Taught to Every Child, With Salute to the Flag "Every child should be taught the definition of treason along with the salute to the flag," Brig.-Gen. John A. Johnston, commanding the north eastern department in Boston, said Monday, in discussing the need of co opeartion along every line of action and war preparation. "The words of the constitution of the United States describing treason should be conspicuously posted in all our educational institutions," Brigadier-General Johnston continued, "and also in every railway terminal, public conveyance and wherever people are in the habit of congregating for one purpose or another. ; "This is a crucial moment in out county's history, and any little act may be construed as an act of trea son. There is more need of individual action at the present time than ever before, and the young people should be reared with a full knowledge of what treason consists of, and should constantly guard against any overt act."-. - Brigadier-General Johnston also associated the definition with any move whereby labor and industrial pursuits may be affected, preventing a speedy winning of the war. Ex. LANCELOT King Arthur loved and honored Lancelot more than any of his knights. Sir Lancelot was the bravest and best known of any of the Round Table, and he won - in every joust or tilt in which he took part. ? Tall was Lancelot and straight, broad were his shoulders and his mus cles strong. He carried himself with all knightly grace and dignity. It was good to look at him. His face was dark and handsome, Iris features fine" and regular. Above a-high, square forehead, was a mass of wavy, dark brown hair. His large, dark, but somewhat hard eyes were rather deeply set. His nose was straight and fine; his thin lips firmly set; his chin square but showing both weakness and strength. His face was lined with marks of hardness, though not cruelty, and there was an expres sion which showed the guilty love he bore the queen. Mingled with that was a look which seemed to defy the guilt which he felt and could not but express. Through this, one could sometimes catch a gleam of remorse and great sadness. His emotions and conscience were constantly at war, and he too often allowed his emotions to overcome his conscience, though he always suffered afterward. In one way, he is like Macbeth: Ht did not have the individuality and strength of character to do what he knew to be right when his Queen was persuading him to do wrong. But that part of his life was really artificial. His real self shows when he felt remorse and sadness because cf his own life. - In spite of all his failings and weaknesses he had noble traits, and was, as Arthur said, a man made to be loved. z Court fmrmacp Jtyonc 284 RUG STORE ON THE Cigars, Soda Water, Toilet Articles and Cut Glass prescriptions (But spectaltg Since Tuesday afternoon one of the j Duncan, according to Holinshed's most efficient members of the Ocala Chronicles, was a weak king, wholly High School faculty has been wearing J unfit in an age of violence for kingship, a smile that refuses to be rubbed off. I Holinshed often speaks of him as It is because President Wilson has"soft and gentle of 'nature," and neg sent the welcome summons to Mr. j ligent in the punishment of offenders. Henderson, that he is to report for United States service at Calhoun, Georgia, on Monday. April the first. All the year he has been anxiously waiting for this call, which has now come. We, the school, indeed regret that he has to leave us before the school year is up, but for his sake we are happy and proud that we can send into Uncle Sam's service a teacher, who has been more than a teacher to us a friend and comrade. He is a general favorite with all the school. His cheerful smile and helping hand have aided us over many a hill, when we were about to give up in despair. We know that nothing can happen to him, so he will be sure to return, because one so genial must be living under a lucky star. ENJOYABLE DANCE GIVEN LAST SATURDAY NIGHT A number of the younger set en joyed a very informal dance given at the Woman's club Saturday night. Very delightful music was furnished by Mrs. Lucas. Mr. Miller and "Mr." Robeit Blake. During intermission, Mr. Lester Lucas sang "A Perfect Day" and Mr. Miller, from New York sang "Mighty Lak a Rose." The refreshments were raw peanuts furnished and served by Mr. Albert Harriss. Those present were: Sara Dehon, Louise and Loureen Spencer, Caroline Harriss, Helen Jones, Marguerite Ed- wards, Ellen Stripling, Callie Gissen daner, Ethel Home, Virginia Beck ham, Mary Harriet Livingston; Rob ert Blake, Moultrie Thomas, Sallie Walters, Hansel Leavengood, George Looney, Leonard Wesson, William Avera, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Chamber lain, Reuben Blalock. Homer Agnew, Leonard Todd, Roscoe Meffert, Paul Brinson, Albert Harriss, Robert Hall, Mr. Park Anderson and Mr. Dozier. SENIOR GIRLS ENTERTAINED Miss Florence Conibear and Miss! Marie Pitchford entertained the Sen-! ior girls at an "Orange Slicing," Mon - day afternoon. The girls on arriving were shown to their hostesses' room, where a most informal hour was spent, while the girls perched on chairs, trunks and the bed and feast ed on Florida oranges, tancrerines and stuffed dates, and talked of their i past adventures. The girls enjoyed j most Miss Conibear's music on the! ukelele and the jokes got off on Miss Williams. Every one started out "for a swim," about six o'clock, hoping to meet again in such a pleasant party in the near future. - Those spending the pleasant hour with their teachers were: Louise Spencer, Dixonia Roberts, Margar et Little, Myrtle Brinson, Blanche Horrell. Sidney Perry, Miss F. Will iams, Pearl Fausett, Agnes Burford and Rozelle Watson. Q 0 0 0 ci 0 (3 SQUAR 79 0 iw -i According to the same authority, the rebel Macdounald calls him "a faint hearted milksop meet to govern a set of monks in some obscure cloister than to have the rule of such valiant and hardy men as the Scots were." . -Whether such unkindly criticism is to be accepted of Duncan's character, may be left, in part, to our individ ual opinions. Personally, I do not think that he deserved such " harsh treatment, at least, as his character is portrayed by Shakespeare. Duncan was too good to be king of Scotland during such perilous times." Like Arthur in viewing Launcelot and Guinevere, Duncan had the tendency to judge the world with which- he came into contact, too much by his own blameless character and conse quently, he often placed the most con fidential trust where it was least de served. This one weakened in his administration of affairs, led to hit overthrow and to his death. Then too, I think he was born out of date. He was entirely too refined and too scholarly of nature to rule over such wild men as the Scots were at that time. He evidently was one of those misfits which are so peculiar and strange in history. Again, he did not possess the talent for leading men which is so essential i to a good king. He allowed the bat tles to be fought and affairs in gener al to be managed by some of his sub jects. He did not possess a great deal of foresight or" initiative. For in stance, in spite of the fact that the thane of Cawdor had just revolted, which should . have been a lesson to him, he heaped like honors on one of his generals in the army, thus open ing an avenue whereby Macbeth's ambitions might be realized. We stick a spur into that ambition driving it onward to ultimate realization. But in spite of his many faults as a ruler, he was well beloved by all of" his subjects. They loved him because he was so kind and generous, because- I he was such a genial companion and - also because of the blameless or bean ' tif ul life that he led. But the Scots as a" whole were not ready or could not appreciate such a- Sruler - : .They were not ready to be dealt with so crently. They needed a king with an unflexible will and an j ron hand, instead of the accomplished polite and kind-hearted gentleman ve find Duncan to be. He never knew when he had done enough kindness for his people, always giving far more than ne could expect in return, H. T. '18. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF REV. STPHENS AND MR. GARY Whereas, Rev. Bunyan Stephens and Mr. W. T. Gary have offered themselves to the Y. M. C. A. for service at. the front and have been summoned for immediate srvice; and, WTiereas, both these men have been for a number of years valued ana welcome friends of the Ocala High School; be it Resolved, by the faculty and stu dent body of the Ocala High School that we appreciate the high patriot ism and fix our eyes on the shining mark of sacrifice and true service that they have set for the people of our town. Be it further resolved, that we wish them God speed and assure them that our interest and affection will follow them wherever they may be and hope for the time to come when we may welcome them home again. SOMETHING ABOUT TOE MUSIC The anticipation and the coming of examinations interrupted the regular program of music the last two weeks, but nevertheless, the Glee Club ren dered a very delightful program at the Temple Theatre last Monday, giv ing the flag salute and several patri otic songs. Also they took part in the patriotic program at the Methodist church last Wednesday night, altho the dreaded examinations came the next day, showing that we are per fectly willing to do our duty and serve in anything patriotic, if in any way we can help. See those nobby Easter Rheinauer's. hats at i