Ford Honors Helen Keller

_____________ THE EAST HAMPTON STAR. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1940 THREE

What's New in New YorkBy DOROTHY QUICK

We read much in the papers these days of the exploits of the R- A. F. and the number of enemy planes downed each day. We hear the Brit­ish broadcaster at night saying, "Eleven spitfires drove off twenty- eight Messerschmidts, downing ten of them. Seven of our planes came back”—announced just as calmly as when a little earlier in the talk he had said, "London has had quite a lively day" as the sole description of a series of the worst air raids Lon­don had had. "Lively” seems like the heighth of understatement to me. This is the same announcer who, the evening of the beginning of the air battle for London, said, "We are glad

Londoners have felt we weren't pul­ling our weight in this war.” This is the spirit that is bound to win and that is as impregnable as Time. Not the Rock of Gibralter, for in this changing world the old illustrations no lonffer stand, and Time and thespirit seems to be the only things that are unalterable.

“Seven of our planes came back' not a word as to the other four. The four that didn't return—the gallant young men who gave their lives for their country and what it stands for. They have gone into the beyond with Drake and Nelson and the other illustrious ones who have made this spirit of England what it is, but who were no greater than these young men who are nameless—but not speechless. One of them left be­hind a letter to his mother which his commanding officer asked per­mission to print anonymously as he felt its contents might bring com­fort to other mothers and that “every one in our country may feel proud to read of the sentiments which support ‘an average airman’ in the execution of his arduous du-

The letter was published in the London Times and reprinted in the New York Sun, Saturday, Septem­ber 28. I am giving the date because you may want to send for a copy to keep. As a complete entity it is well worth cherishing. For like Hamlet’s Players, it is the "brief and abstract chronicle of the Times.”

I can only spot light it for you. s part of what the flyer said:

‘•I still n very good thing; every individual is having the chance to give and dare all for his principle like the martyrs of old. . . . I would have it no other way. The universe is so vast and so ageless that the life of one man can only be justified by the measure of his sacrifice. We are sent to this world to acquire a personality and a character to take with us that can never be taken from us. . . . I firmly and absolutely believe that evil things are sent into this world to try us; they are sent deliberately by our Creator to test our metal be­cause He knows what is good for us. . . . I am prepared to die with just one regret, and one only, that I could not devote myself to making your declining years more happy by being with you; but you peace and freedom and I shall have directly contributed to that, so here again my life will not have been vain. Your loving son—

His metal stood the test!Letters which are published by the

London Times must bring endless comfort to those who peruse thi one of a past era seems particu appropriate. It is quoted from “Itin­erary Through-Wales" by Giraldus Cambrensis and tells of King Wil­liam who was called Rufus who had penetrated far into Wales and s< Ireland from the rocks said “I will summon hither all the ships of realm and with them make a bridge to attack that country!” When thi speech was reported to Murchard, the Irish prince asked, "Did the Ki add to this mighty threat, If God please?” and being informed that Rufus had made no mention of God, He said, "Since that man trusts in human, not divine power, I fear not his coming.”

Another letter from Arthur Guin­ness quoted Pitts last speech at the Guild Hall banquet on November 9, 1805, a fortnight after Trafalgarwhen England had won control of the seas and three weeks before Austerlitz which appeared to seal the doom of Europe. "The Auster­litz look” was already in Pitt's face.

The Lord mayor give the toast "The Saviour of Europe.” Pitt rose and said, "Europe is not to be saved by any single man. England has saved herself by her exertions and will, I trust, save Europe by her ex­ample." Mr. Guinness adds "although

took ten years, England did not il Pitt in his trust and with the

help of the Empire she will again day save Europe by her example." Another letter from a woman,

Olive Maxse, I quote part of be- xamplifies the women's

side. “Many distinguished men with the best intentions spoil their other-

interesting B. B. C. talks by exhortations to us not to be

frightened. I would have them know not frightened and

11 thewomen I come in daily contact with

working with only this end in We receive many printed in­

structions as to the methods to be a in case of invasion and we do need further exhortations to

keep our courage up. It is.undaunted spite of the victories of the enemy

which are owing to his vast numbers and equipment. We all know these victories will hot last and we are

prepared for endurance and

And one more true story which also accurately represents the spirit of England at the moment.

The Landlord of a public house in Birmingham observed to a workman to whom he was serving a drink that

■ war news was pretty bad.'Oh, I don’t know" was the quick swer. "After all, it’s the final, and :'re playing it on our home

ground.”you have the feelings of

many different classes backed up with the wisdom of the past and it seems to be a pretty efficient com­bination—a fusing of the various

ils that are standing the test and emerge from the crucible glori-

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The top photo shows Miss Keller | chatting with Dr. Donald F. ’ Slyke, famed authority In the I of blood chemistry. Miss P..., Thompson (right) is Miss Keller's . --------- companion and does her tlistening for Imunicate by means of their o j“touch system." shown here. - So rapidly do their fingers move that

• a conversation proceeds at virtually normal speed. Illness made Miss Keller blind and deaf at the age of 19 months. _ _ _

Dr. Murphy, noted scientist and t curator, appears in tho Inset.' Be- h low are Miss Keller and Mrs. Robert 'Cushman Murphy (right) who is ___eued_tlie_ Invitations. i During the of brotherhood."

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The limited series Buicks list, ac­cording to the announcement, six

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M ark Hall Tells O f N ew T ech n ique

In the October issue of th< eachers' News Bulletin.

ion of the New York S Teachers' Association, i

■tide by Mark Hall of the Hampton science department titled "Frog Eggs in Winter.'

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Briefly outlined, the fundamental idea is this: The pituitary, a ductless gland located at the base of the brain, becomes unusually active in. the spring and secretes a large | *-ln Scpt<

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amount of this fluid ir artificially increased at same result is obtained. Mr. Hall presents a method of doing just this. The pituitary glands are carefully dissected out of several frogs and in­jected into a female. Three glands a day for three days is usually suf­ficient, and on the third day eggs are laid. Mr. Hall also points out that these may be artificially fertilized and their development studied. The adult stage, however, is usually not

I soccer games started on the play- If the' ground. In the high school league

body is Texas was defeated by Florida 1-0, — J Southei

dinner Miss Keller paid glowing tribute to Henry and Edsel Ford for their kindness to blind people.

Miss Keller "rises with the dew," she said, and after a stroll in her garden attacks her voluminous cor-Fair because "it afTords a truly won­derful opportunity to get largo views of the achievements that willtho war she said, “It makes my heart ache constantly. But my faith docs not waver that mankind will emerge with a better understanding of brotherhood/y /

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NEW READING GROUPA new club has been formed ii

Library for those who do a great deal of reading. The members so far are as follows: Lydia Berrios, Dor­othy Collins, Marion Conklin, Gail Henderson, and Eleanor Saar.

This club meets every Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:30. At the last meet­ing "Wilderness Wife," by Kather-, ine Pinkerton was discussed by Ly-;

This Wednesday books |

n Califori i routed Col-o 1-0.

The eighth grade league in soccer intramurals started off on Septem­ber 24. Duke defeated Alabama 1-0, and Tulane took Pitt over 2-0. Also, on the 26th, the eighth grade league played another two games, with Ala­bama again bowing in defeat to Pitt by a score of 1-0. Duke defeated Tu­lane 1-0, and are undefeated as the league now stands.

The seventh grade soccer intra­murals have also started with St. Lawrence defeating Hobart 1-0. Clarkson and Cortland played a tie game 1-1.

hour horseshoe tourna- > be started as soon as

HARKNESS WINS HONORJames Harkness now enrolled in

Springfield College in Springfield, ss., was among the first twelve dents who received high rating in English examination. This exam- tion included a comprehension t, composition and background of

literature and history, as well as a •ocabulary section. Because of his

high rating he has the privilege of being excused from any further English studies if he so desires.

e Six Racoons spent the week- camping at Rossetti's camp at stone Park, with Prudence Ross heir guest. They spent from

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