Aloha - Hoover Library

many little duties and kindnesses, by means of which a daughter can add so muchto the joy and happiness of a loving father. Ever ready and anxious to do somethingfor him she will spend most of her time near his side, sometimes writing hisletters, as he dictates them, sometimes reading to him in her low, sweet voice,and ofttimes lulling him to rest by her music, for Alice will be a skillful performer.Those who hear her play will overwhelm her with congratulations, but no praisewill be half so sweet or half so much appreciated as the proud and grateful smilewhich will be her father's reward."Alice, you are a noble girl, and I am proud of my classmate. How I wish Icould hear you play once more. No wonder your father's heart is made gladby your music. And I am sure that you are happy in pleasing him, because youwere always so devoted to him. I used to feel as if I knew and almost loved himmyself just from hearing you speak of him."Out of sixteen male members of this class only one will choose the medicalprofession. After receiving his degree of M. D. at Hahnemann's School of Medicine,in Philadelphia, he will open an office in Frederick. But, as is usually tilecase with young physicians who return home to practice, the first few months ofhis career will be very discouraging. Finally his old love of ponies will suggest anidea to him. He will buy a pony. Yes, and a carriage, and these he will usewhether he needs them or not. When his office hours are over he will rush outof his office, jump into his carriage and drive rapidly through the town out intothe country. After remaining awhile he will return in haste, procure his surgicalinstruments, and drive off in the opposite direction. He will repeat this daily,always going in different directions. Naturally, the people will begin to thinkthat Dr. Tyson must be a good doctor, or he would not be so rushed with calls.They will begin to consult him, and will find him worthy of their confidence.His practice will grow, and his future loom up bright before him, and the nameof Dr. Tyson will be familiar throughout the central section of his State."Little did he think while at school that the habit of ponying would help himto such an extent. It will break his heart if he has ever to give up the studyof chemistry."In every body of students there are always several of the members who havea mathematical brain, while there are others who have a gift for languages. In theclass in question, Etta Watts will he the one upon Wh0111 the fates will confer thegift of easily mastering languages. Extremely fond of French, she will soon learnto pronounce and translate it with perfect ease. After graduating from WesternMaryland. she will continue the study of this language under the direction of72