New York State History

On May 3rd Dr. Dawson gave a very interesting talk before the school on the conservation and practical use of our food resources.

He explained the surety of a five years' food shortage and expressed the hope that every student would do his or her part in helping to prevent the waste of vegetables fruits, etc. His topic could be summarized in the words: Economy. Study, Care, Prevention of Waste, and Service. Dr. Dawson, however, said that our aim should be to save everything possible. That is-the green apples which fall from the trees "must be kept out of the small boy where they will not keep, and placed in cans where they will."
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Careful records of the work done by the Farm Cadets are being kept.
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If you don't do your part in the summer vacation in helping to prepare the country for war, you show a lack of patriotism. In other words, you are a "slacker." Isn't that so? Think it over.
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War economy has rendered most advisable the curtailing of many usual customs of graduation. The CHRONICLE appreciates the spirit of this action and is sure a class never graduated under more favorable auspices.
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The departure of a member of our faculty, Mr. Erwin off to the war, influences us in two ways. We miss his presence in the school, but admire greatly his patriotism.
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The CHRONICLE wishes to thank most heartily all contributors, and looks hopefully for their support in the coming-years. We wish them, as well as the faculty and the students as a whole, the best of vacations.
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The Greek play ENDYMION presented by the students of the Classical Department on May 4th was a great success, The auditorium was packed and the entertainment enjoyed by all. Great credit is due to Miss Roane and Miss Rice for their instruction of the participants. One-half the proceeds of the play was presented to the Red Cross. The school orchestra, led by Mr. Starky, furnished the music.
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The third month of the War is now nearly past, and great things have been accomplished all over the country. Greater remain still to be done, however.

Niagara Falls has not been found wanting in patriotism at her country's call. Quite the opposite is the truth. From the entire city and from the High School, many have gone forth. Students, graduates and alumni alike are working on the farm for their country or upholding her in the National Guard, in the Naval Militia, in the Officers' Reserve Corps, or in the regular Army forces. In fact, practically all branches of the service-including artillery, cavalry and infantry-have representatives in our friends and fellow students.

Many of these would have been here Commencement and Class Day taking their places on the stage and enjoying the celebrations with the rest of them. But they chose an even better place-in the service of the United States, preparing and actually maintaining our defenses. We wish the best of good luck to all of these and especially to our absentee graduates.

There follows a list, as complete as possible, of the former students and alumni of Niagara who have enlisted to date, together with the branch of the service. The Farm Cadets, both boys and girls, are also given. The CHRONICLE is glad to be able to contribute even so slightly to their praise.