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- school; beautiful auditorium. ADMISSION AND EXPENSES Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4-25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BELLINGHAM, WASH
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- 1909_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page [1] ---------- TH E MESSENGER Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we uuderstand it.—A. LINCOLK. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S
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Show more1909_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page [1] ---------- TH E MESSENGER Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we uuderstand it.—A. LINCOLK. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., PrintingQ^^^^t0 13" Railroad Avenue ROY GOODELL, FRANK UMBARGER, - MARY DEWAR, GRACE ALLEN, - MARGARET BRYANT, CARL STORLIE, \ VIOLA VAN CUREN, J RUBY MARSTON, MESSENGER STAFF - Editor ISABEL WILLIAMS, ") Associate LILLIAN CARLETON, i _ Local Literary MAY DOLSON, ! Editors Literary MISS SCHOTT, J Exchange HERMAN F. SMITH, - Business Mgr. WINIFRED MAW, Asst. Business Mgr. Athletics B E L L E CREWS, - - Art Editor Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VIII. January, 1909 No. 4 The Messenger staff wish you, one and all, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have you seen the "Messenger Clothesline" in the Library? Read the Exchanges. If you want to read something good, turn to Mr. Ro-mine's article on Bermuda. The following motto comes to us from Dr. Padel-ford of the University: "To make my students sane, vig­orous, and sensitive, through a balanced training of the intellectual, the ethical, and the aesthetic life; always ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER working with reference to the individual, that he may be wise, humane, and gentle; such is my ideal as an English teacher." The spirit and thought is beautiful and helpful and may become a part of our creed no matter what line of teaching we may take up. From Mr. G. Allison, of Tacoma, our former Editor.— "Mr. Foster writes me that the school is in a prosperous condition, and judging from the Messenger it seems to be true. It does me good to see the students taking an active interest in the life of the school. After all, I some­times think that it is the school atmosphere which deter­mines to a greater extent than we think the real benefits. I know that my work in the various activities of the school gave me as much working power as my class work gave." What we need in our student body is co-operation, a means by which all things survive or develop—a means to an ultimate end. For such co-operation we must have boosters, not knockers; workers, not idlers; strong fight­ers, and not quitters. Every member must be as a cog in a wheel, always ready for duty, and never ready to shirk. Be at assembly societies, at the lecture course num­bers, and on athletic field, to show your loyalty and appre­ciation of character building ideals. If we have lost by a decision or by score, don't think we have lost all, for to those who know how to take defeat it is oftentimes the noble victory. Is not this our standard and aim? Do we not feel the necessity of working together ? Let us make our life the school's. Two more things would put us on college standings in the athletic sphere—a tennis court and a baseball dia­mond. Tennis playing especially is a most scientific and beneficial sport for both men and women. Some mention has been made of a court, but nothing definite as yet has been done, so lets get together and work for this court. We want a good one, one that can be used rain or shine. Get to work on the matter, students—boost, boost, boost, is our motto. It is only when an institution is brought to a realiza­tion of its power that it is useful. The Bellingham Normal is no exception to this rule, as is evident by the different things which it has successfully promoted. There is still ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 one activity, common to college life, which might now successfully be taken up—that of an orchestra. Of the material right in our midst we could form an orchestra such as any school in the land might well be proud of; every day some one is found who can play well on the violin, guitar, cornet, trombone, or snaredrum. All that is necessary is to assemble these persons together three or four times a week for an hour's practice. Not only would this talent be developed, but it would be quite an addition to our assembly by giving it a smack of culture that can be procured in no other way. Fifteen or twenty years hence when this institution has climbed in the scale of fame and efficiency equal to that of any other school in our land, who would not be PROUD to say, " I assisted in organizing the orchestra in the Bellingham Normal." STATEMENT OP ASSOCIATION FINANCES. The finances of the Students' Association are far bet­ter than was anticipated. The stock of the supply room purchased to date amounts to $1,297.46 cost, and in spite of the low prices charged for it, the earnings already amount to $187.36 over and above all expenses. The total expense of operating the supply room thus far has been only $75.53. The following statement is taken from the books of the supply room, December 23, 1908: Assets. Owed by general fund $ 12.05 Students' accounts 2.95 Messenger 4.40 Inventory of stock at cost, Dec. 23 386.38 Cash 15.68 Balance in bank 42.66 $464.12 Liabilities. Accounts not due until goods are sold $197.84 30-day accounts 78.92 Profits 187.36 $464.12 The financial management of the Messenger is most efficient. Mr. Herman Smith, business manager, has se- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 4 ---------- 4 TEE MESSENGER cured in advertising and subscriptions a monthly revenue of about $110.00 as against not to exceed $75.00 last year. As a result of this and the advantageous cnotract of this year, the Messenger is much larger and more attractive than last year's, and yields a monthly profit of about $25. The general fund is also in splendid condition. There was $306.65 from student fees in this fund at the opening of school. Football used, above receipts, about $150.80, and expenditure more than justified by results. About $50.00 was spent in paying last year's bills and incidental expenses, leaving but $100.00. But the football game Thanksgiving day, which made up $44, and the Faculty- Normal Boys' game, have left a total in the general fund of $141.66. The receipts from entertainments and basket­ball games will undoubtedly restore this fund to the condi­tion it was in at the beginning of the season. JAMES O'SULLrVAN. FUTURITY. Closed, is the silent tomb of the past; The stone can ne'er be rolled away. Open, is the gate of the future By the fair New Year today. Ah! well for us, as the ages roll, That there is a Hand, strong, sublime, That marks the path to our destiny In our onward course, through space and time. Then though the world is tired and old Let the heart be fresh and young And bright, with glorious hopes, For the year that is just begun. —Goldie Wreston Brown. LITERARY. A Seven Weeks' Sojourn In Bermuda. "Father Neptune one day to Dame Freedom did say, 'If ever I live upon dry land, The spot I should hit on would be little Britain.' Says Freedom, 'Why, that's my own island: O. 'tis a snug little island, A right little, tight little island! ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 Search the world round, none can be found So happy as this little island.' " The above sentiment expressing the poet's approval of Britain might apply with equal propriety to Bermuda. It would hardly be possible in the compass of this article to give more than an impressionistic sketch of Ber­muda. While having the latitude of middle George and Alabama, the beautiful little archipelago has a decided sub-tropical climate, and its vegetation in many forms is tropical. To one who has not been privileged before to see a southern clime with all that it connotes in story and in song, in the grace and hospitality of its people, and in the color and beauty of its landscape, Bermuda holds a peculiar enchantment. The Bermudians have a happy way of saying to the sojourner that when the great Architect created the world, he built the last and therefore the best part of it in the form and reality of Bermuda. And those leisurely and ac­complished people seem to live as if they believe their happy statement. Crime is infrequent, the poverty that bites is only occasional, and the maddening strife for com­mercial and social supremacy for the selfish eminence of the individual is not worth the game. Bermuda has the contour of an open gauntlet in profile with the thumb view clearly in definition. Its area is 191/! square miles. The nearest land is Cape Hatteras. From New York harbor to her only dock for deep-draught liners is 704 nautical miles or 44 hours' sail, and after many varying graduate to post-graduate degrees in gastronomic feats, the sight of Bermuda to the voyager is like a medicine bearing a picture of paradise upon its label. The population of Bermuda is roughly 18,000 peo­ple, two-thirds of whom are negroes. "When the New York steamer slows up to Hamilton dock the passengers aboard note Sambos and Dinahs with visages gaping as if em­ployed for dentifrice establishments lined up galore to welcome the good ship's safe arrival. Though the negro outnumbers the white man two to one, and though there is no discriminatory statute against, he understands that Bermuda is a white man's government. The two races get along on terms of harmony, and Sambo is rapidly substi-tuting- the Gillette safety for the old-fashioned long blade razor. The Bermndans are good politicians in the best sense of the term. They are quite alert as to the political affairs of their countrv, and yet there is little or no align- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 TEE MESSENGER ment into parties. A year ago, however, the little island empire was shaken from her rocky ribs to her ridge pole by a question of mighty import. There was automobile and non-automobile segregation of Bermuda's law givers. The NON won by a bare majority vote of one, and as a result no skunk-wagons profane the beautiful, but narrow serpentine roadways of Bermuda. Bermuda is really a collective name, for there are said to be 365 islands—one for each day in the year—according to the last census. The little group is of interest to the student of physical geography. It is low-lying fringed by reefs that bode ill to the innocent mariner. If the whole area to the margin of the reefs should be elevated some 200 or 300 feet, there would be a little continent approxi­mately 230 instead of the present 1 9 ^ square miles of ex­tent. The geology is all limestone of aeolian accumula­tion. This rock enters into all the structures of Bermuda residences, shops, public edifices, fortifications, etc., and the effect is quite pleasing to the eye. The Bermuda homes are creations of simple, yet chaste, elegant designs. There is no running fresh water of any kind in Ber­muda. The water for drinking, cooking and cleansing is rain water. By means of carefully whitewashed expanses of surface lime rock serving as a catch-all the rain is led to cisterns and reservoirs not always too carefully guarded for he. the most deceptive of all singers, monsieur mos-auito propagates prolfically in these artificial wells, and by night he shrills a pesty lay into the ear of him who explores for that "sweet sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care." The vegetal and animal life of Bermuda teems in luxuriance. The oleander is in flower from early spring to December. The royal poinciana, the poinsettia, the tamarind, palmetto, palms of many species, huge century plants, the plantation, the banana and many others are in striking evidence on every hand. And these generic re­lations, the very antitheses in aroma, the lily and the onion, the latter hygienic talisman of Sambo, should not be omitted from the floral lists. And as if to give a solace akin to northern climes, the Bermuda cedar clothes the low Iviug hills with nature's ever restful green. The animal life, barring some beautifully plumaeed birds, is restricted to the reefs which, abounding with corals that rival the beauty of the rose, and waving sea-fans and sea-plumes, look like veritable sea-gardens. So rich and beautifully blended are the colors of the fishes ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 that it would seem as if they have done naught else in life but to make millinery of the rainbow. The hues of the water and the tints of the sky are the artist's Eden. They charm by this soft, gentle blend­ing, and variety of effect, yet in gergoousness and strik­ing grandeur the cloud effects at sunset do not equal those of Puget Sound. A. P. R. ABOUT OURSELVES. A recently received list of questions prepared by the United States Commissioner of Education, Mr. E. E. Brown, was submitted to me and presented to the school at the Monday morning assembly, December 7, as the students present on that occasion will recall. A total of 283 usable reports was obtained and it has occurred to me that the readers of The Messenger may be interested in reading the summaries. The questions covered two sub­jects, age and teaching experience, and the results are as follows: Fifteen years of age or less, 5; sixteen years, 18; seventeen years, 30; eighteen years, 42; nineteen yars, 50; twenty years, 29; twenty-one years, 28; twenty-two years, 24; twenty-three years, 13; twenty-four years, 7; twenty-five years or above, 27. The teaching experience was reported as below: lo. With 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year Year Reporting Experience Experience Experience Experience First 38 4 2 2 0 Second 47 7 4 2 1 Third 27 5 1 3 1 Fourth 11 4 1 I 2 Junior i n 30 14 6 10 Senior 49 21 5 6 10 Totals 283 71 27 20 24 This table shows that almost exactly three-fourths of our students enter the Normal without teaching ex­perience. Another list of questions was submitted to twenty-five students of the First Year class, with the following re­sults : Fathers are professional men 2 Fathers operate farms worth over $5,000. 11 Fathers operate farms worth under $5,000 5 Fathers make annually over $2,000 from manufactur- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 TEE MESSENGER iiig, trade, office work 0 Fathers make annually $1,000 to $2,000 from manufac­turing, trade, etc 1 Fathers are skilled laborers, making $750 or over 1 Fathers are unskilled laborers 2 Fathers are dead 3 Numbers of the twenty-five students who engaged in gainful employment or assist in home work while attend­ing school: Four hours or more per week 15 From 5 to 9 hours per week 2 From 10 to 14 hours per week 5 From 15 to 19 hours per week 2 From 20 to 24 hours per week 0 More than 25 hours per week. 2 CHRISTMAS AT THE NIGHTHAWK MINE. Christmas day at the Mine had always passed just like any other day until one eventful time of which I shall tell you. The Nighthawk is in an isolated region far back in the Cascade mountains, where the winters are long and severe. The snow is often six or eight feet deep and com­munication with the outside world almost impossible. Clustered about the mine are a few cabins, some bunk houses, a store and a saloon. The rough miners lived base, degraded lives. After the day's work was ended they would congregate in Big Dan's saloon and make the night hideous with drinking, gambling, and fighting. But few women lived in the camp. Only one family, the O'Neals, ever observed Christmas. They had a pretty little erirl with blue eyes and golden hair, and for her each year they had had a tree. The summer preceding the winter of which I write, Mr. O'Neal had been killed by an explosion in the mine, and ever since Mrs. O'Neal had been struggling bravely to keep the wolf away from their door, but Christmas eve found them face to face with starvation. She explained to little Donna that they had nothing more to eat, and no wood, so she must not expect a Christmas tree that year. The dull aching of her heart was almost unbearable when she saw the look of disappointment on Donna's face. Pres­ently the child looked up and said, "Mamma, if I ask Jesus won't he give us something to eat and some wood to make a fire? I am going to ask him anyway," and she ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 slipped down from her mother's lap, where she was sit­ting, and went out of the door and into the empty wood­shed. "Scotty" McFarland, one of the miners, was slouch­ing past the 0 'Neal cabin, and thinking he heard some one speak, paused to listen. A child's voice lifted in prayer; she asked in childish faith for the necessities of life, and then she added, "Dear Jesus, I do want a little Christmas tree." The softer nature of the man was awakened and blinding tears sprung to his eyes. He hurried on to the gathering at Big Dan's and told them what he had just heard. "Fellows," he said, " I ain't goin' much on these here Christmas doin's, and I aint any betterin' the rest o' ye, but that kid's gotter hev a tree—pass round the hat." The miners responded with their usual generosity and one five-dollar piece after another went into the hat to keep company with those already there. The next morning little Donna went to the door. What could it mean, scattered all about was wood, sacks of flour and innumerable parcels and in their midst stood a little fir tree decorated with ribbons and bright paper. Unspeakable, unutterable joy filled the hearts of mother and child, but this was not all, a little sack hanging on the tree was found to contain gold coins. The child's prayer had indeed been answered—Christmas had come to the Nighthawk Mine. 0. A. A Second-Year Student. JIMMIE'S CHRISTMAS. It was Christmas eve—an ideal Christmas eve! Snow was falling softly, flecking the pedestrians with its large white flakes. The street lamps were but obscure stars. The hour was seven and the streets of Chicago were crowded with happy people on their way to the churches, which, with very few exceptions, were brilliantly lighted for the services. Street cars were crowded and many car­riages conveyed their share of the people. Everyone seemed happy and glad that it was Christmas time. No, not all; for wandering along the street, scarcely noticed by the passersby, was a little boy. His clothes were ragged and worn, his face thin and haggard, and his body shivered from the cold. By his side trotted an ugly little dog and from time to time the little master would ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 !TBfi kMSSEtiGER stoop and caress him and whisper something in his ear. As they passed a brilliantly lighted church Jimmie's face wore a wistful look. How he wishes he could go to a Christmas tree! Last year mother had dressed him in his Sunday clothes and had taken him to the services. But since then mother had gone to heaven and his father had taken Jimmie 's Sunday clothes and sold them to get money for rum. Now he scarcely had enough clothes to keep him warm and many times he had gone all day without any­thing to eat. As he thought of his mother he wished he could spend Christmas with her. On he wandered, not knowing where to go but com­pelled to walk to keep warm. At last a kind-faced man stopped him. "Don't you want to go to a Christmas tree, little boy?" he asked. "Yes, sir," answered Jimmie; "but I can't, 'cause mamma's dead and I hain't got no good clothes." "There's a place four blocks from here where they want all little boys like you to come. "Yes," he added in answer to the questioning look, "those clothes will be all right. They want you to come." With a new hope Jimmie hurried on. What would there be for him? And would there be anything for Trip? Visions of beautiful Christmas trees crossed his mind. They had reached the corner now and Jimmie could see the lights of the hall shining through the snow. Soon he would see the tree. As they crossed the street a car­riage dashed around the corner and Jimmie saw that Trip was directly in its path. With a cry he sprang forward and caught up the dog. But he was too late. The horses struck him and he was thrown down beneath their feet. Tender hands carried the unconscious boy within the mission. A doctor was summoned, but to no avail. As consciousness returned he opened his eyes and looked in­quiringly at the faces above him. The unhurt dog was brought to the pallet and Jimmie, satisfied that his pet was safe, shut his eyes and became very still. There was a silence in the room, for Jimmie had gone to spend Christ­mas with his mother. HABRY F. HEATH. Noble blood is an accident of fortune; noble actions characterize the great.—Goldoni. i ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 11 ---------- !THJE MESSENGM ii CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS. It was in the land of shades where the spirits of good trees are assembled. "And what did you do on earth?" asked the Great Voice of the stately fir. " I builded homes, and the great buildings of cities; I furnished masts for ships that sail the seas, and I made warm fires for man's comfort," said the fir. " I , too," said the cedar, standing close to the fir, "protected man and helped him civilize the world. I kin­dled his fires." " I , too," said the pine, and the oak, and the maple, and the birch; "we all helped him build the 'house beauti­ful.' " "And what was your work?" said the Voice, as the beautiful fruit trees brought their offering. "We furnished man food," said the orange, the apple, the walnut, and the chestnut. Thus, in answer to the Great Voice, all the trees of the earth—the beech and the birch, the pine and the palm, the cotton wood and the banyan, from the north and the south told of the deeds they had done on earth. At last came the little Christmas tree, all decked in silky tinzel and tinkle and pretense. "And why are you here?" said the Great Voice, gravely. " I do not know," said the little tree lightly. "There is nothing that I do but be happy." After a pause, "But when they look on me all the little children laugh and clap their hands, and grown people nod their heads and smile through happy tears. Sour faces grow loving and sorrowful ones, happy." Then spoke the Great Voice, and it was heard through all the forests of shade-land: " I t is well to warm man's body, but it is better to warm his heart. It is a good deed to give man food; but it is blessed, indeed, to waken the soul." I. R. B. I can think of no seasonable sentiment more inspiring than the hopeful prayer that the world of nations and of individuals may realize more and more fully than ever the spirit of that first Christmas: Peace through good will. FRANK DEERWESTBR. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGEIt We help our friends to celebrate their birthdays in the ways they like best. How shall we honor the Christ child's birthday? ERMA MISEL. Not what we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives himself with his gift feels three:— Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me. '' SIR LAUNFUL'' LOWELL. To be happy, and to radiate my happiness for the good pleasure of others. MARGARET F. BRYANT. In this favored country Mother Nature adds much to the good cheer of the yule-tide festivities in bestowing so lavishly her wealth of holly, hemlock, fir, cedar, fern and ivy for the holiday decorations. In thus giving a part of her very self she symbolizes the real spirit of Christmas giving. Truly at this season "the gift without the giver j s bare—any other gift is mere merchandise. ROSE BAXTER. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward all.—Luke 2:14. BASKETBALL. When the whistle blew announcing time at the close of the football game on Thanksgiving day, the boys of the Normal began the practice of basketball. Contrary to custom they are doing their chief practice in the evenings, and every evening you can hear the whistle in the Gymna­sium. The Normal is putting out three basketball teams. On Friday, December 18th, the second team played at Everson against the first team there, the score being 12 to 9 in favor of the Normal. The second team promises to take care of the teams of the small towns of this and Skagit County. The first team, composed of Umbarger and Becker, guards; Davenport, center, and Goodell and Petheran, forewards, promises to be a strong quintet. Games have been scheduled with Lincoln High, Mt. Vernon, Sedro- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER i3 Woolley, Ellensburg Normal and Anacortes High. The schedule is by no means complete and a tour away is anti­cipated. Let us all "boost for" the team. SOCIETY. A number of the enterprising students have organ­ized a new society, which will be known as the Normal House of Representatives. The idea of the organization is to develop the power of debate and expression. It was thought that this unique way would present more novel features and thus insure more interest. All the business will be carried on similar to that of the National House of Representatives. If the number is sufficient there will be a representative assigned for each state. Bills will be brought in and discussed by all who gain the recognition of the speaker. The first meeting will be held in the Normal Society Hall, in evening January 8th, at which meeting Attorney Foster, of the city, who has been elected speaker, will pre­side. The Thespian Dramatic Club entertained the students and faculty just before the holidays with "A Christmas Chime." There will be several more pleasant programs given by this club before the close of the term. This club is developing some strong talent along dramatic lines. The Athenian Society will resume work early in the new year. This is the society with which many of the new students, who wish to do general literary work, should ally themselves. The Alkisiah Club met Friday, December 11 at 2:30 o'clock in the Society Hall. An excellent program was rendered in the presence of a large number of the stu­dents. The program opened with a song meet in which all those present joined heartily. Miss Baker presided at the piano. After several songs had been sung the subject for the aay, "Play-ground Organization," was taken up. Miss Walborg Olsen gave an excellent talk on thr- "Conventions of the Play-ground Association." Follow­ing this was a very entertaining presentation of the High- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 14 ---------- 14 THJE MESSENGM land Fling, by Misses Isabelle Williams and Lucette Mc- Kechne in illustration of one phase of play ground in­struction. The next number was a remarkably well given talk by Miss Annie Nord on the subject "Play-ground Organi­zation." As a closing number the play-ground work was far­ther illustrated by a series of very unique folk dances in which several of the club members took part. Miss Mat-tie Stanton furnished the music for this number. After the program the guests were excused and the members remained for a business session. The Alkisiah Club includes a number of the most ear­nest and ambitious students in school, and every member realizing the value of society work in school, is striving to make the club come up to a high standard. An excel­lent program is rendered every two weeks, to which all of the students and teachers are cordially invited. W. G. The Bible Institute—Y. W. C. A. Because of the great help derived from the Bible In­stitute of last year, we feel the need of another such insti­tute this year. While as yet the plans are not complete, the time has been set and several of the speakers selected. The sessions will begin the second Thursday after vaca­tion, January 14th, and end the following Sunday. Appropos of the work being done in the Bible classes, the thought of the Institute will center around the life of Christ. Miss Hillman, of the Tacoma City Association, will be with us in all of the meetings, and different pastors of our city will speak. Every member of the school, whether a member of the association or not, is urged to share the benefit of this Institute. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. True to the prophecy, merely a small fraction of the great throng of people seeking admittance at the doors of the Normal Gymnasium could be accommodated Friday evening, December 11th, when the much talked of and already famous game of basketball was to be played by the sedate and stately men of the Bellingham State Normal school faculty and the boys of the student body. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 15 ---------- ftHE MESSENGER i5 Those fortunate enough to gain admittance were obliged to restrain their eagerness for minor things came first on the program. An exciting game of basketball was played by the Juniors and Third Years, the proud and mighty Juniors winning, but not without a decided effort, for their opponents were of such mettle as to make the skirmish for the ball a lively one. The spectators were afforded a rare (?) treat in the minstrel performance. This was composed of musically talented members of the school, and the soul-inspiring tones sent forth from the various instruments caused the nearts of the listeners to swell with pride when they real­ized that these performers were fellow students. The exhibition of strength by the world-famed Sulli­van would have been much enjoyed had the heavy weights not rolled lightly from within reach of the great man as he was preparing to lift them. No less interesting was the black bear caught in the wolds of America by Theodore Roosevelt and trained to be as docile as a child. The creature showed almost human intelligence in some of its tricks. It was finally announced that the long-looked-for game was to take place, and amid the thundering cheers the players took their positions. As the game progressed the excitement waxed strong. Mr. Forest held the audi­ence spellbound until they decided which basket he was playing for. Mr. Deerwester made one basket and Mr. Epley very nearly had the same good fortune befall him. Mr. O'Sullivan, as center, played with the zeal of a true athlete, and for a time even football speeches were for­gotten. The extreme nervousness displayed by Mr. Bond caused him to lose several baskets, but as the game ad­vanced he grew more calm and played with greater ease. At the close of the game, while the echoing cheers were still ringing, Miss George, in behalf of the ladies of the faculty, addressed the generous but defeated gentle­men in a speech of appreciation for the loyal support they had given the faculty colors. She presented each with a huge candy cane, which it is hoped will serve them as a support in their higher aspirations in the athletic field. A. HOLM. A more glorious victory cannot be gained over an­other man than this, that when the injury began on his part, the kindness should begin on ours.—Tillotson. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each and every Exchange. Our line is full this month and we thank you for remembering us. We feel that we have reason to be proud of our "Messenger" this year, and we hope that each of our readers finds something interesting. Uncle Si is quite sick, but he joins in the holiday greeting and wants all to remember the true meaning of the Christmas Tide. "Tempe Normal Student," you have a goodly num­ber of. editorials. Your paper is not very large, but you never leave any empty spaces. Have you read the edi­torials of the "Normal Pannane" (San Jose)? My! but they are spicy. We like you "Pennant," and we thank you for your well wishes. Eead "The Heroines of Scituate," in "Comus;" it is a most pleasing story. "Comus" prints good material on good paper. Why that empty page, Students of McMinnville Col­lege? Help your staff; don't expect them to do all the work. The "Spinster" cover is always dainty. Have you read its Thanksgiving story? It is good. Did you receive the "1908 Skagina" annual? You ought to have one; it is splendid. I must take these Ex- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 changes over to Uncle Si now, for he does enjoy them. I hope he will be able to write next month. Every one get rested while you are at home and make the home folks glad you came. SALLY. Miss Mary O'Laughlin, '06, is teaching the Fifth and Sixth grades at Dryad, Wash. Miss Margaret Stark and Evangeline Burns are teach­ing in a Sisters school in Seattle. Miss Grace Griffiths is teaching at Tumwater, one of the suburbs of Olympia. . Miss Lottie Vercoe, sister of the proprietor of Ver-coe's Pharmacy, of this city, died December 1st in Cali­fornia, where she had been taken by her parents for her health. Miss Vercoe fell a victim to tuberculosis, after an illness of less than four months. The body was brought back to Burlington, Skagit County, for interment. Miss Zelma Blackburn is teaching at Hartson, Oregon. Miss Eanghild Thoen is teaching on R. F. D. No. 2 out from Stanwood. Miss Maude Whipple is teaching at Mount Vernon, Skagit County. Miss Amy Harned is doing fine work in the school at Richmond, Indiana. A. G. Stevson is teaching at Kelso, Washington. Miss Frances A. Des Aulniers is teaching this year at Pleasant Valley. Miss Jennie Byington is teaching in the school at the head of Lake Whatcom. Henrietta Bucklin is teaching at Seabeck. Miss Blanche Clausmeyer, who was a Junior last year, ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER is teaching the Second grade in her home school, Castle Rock. Bertha Johnson, Sec, is teaching at Belleville; Mable Braydon, Sec, at Oakville; Grace Heaton, at Ten Mile, near Bellingham, and Belle Mornstock, at Toledo. Miss Annie Keene, '04, and Miss Sadie Lewellen, '01, are teaching in Bellingham. Miss Ethel Luce, '01, is now Mrs. J. S. Yuill. Her home is in Bellingham. Mrs. Robert Oakley, nee Miss Maude Woodin, resides in this city. Miss Clarice Witter, of the class of 1901, is living in Steilacoom. She is now Mrs. A. McLean. Miss Susie Arnett, '02, has been teaching several years at Spokane. Her work is very successful. Miss Ada Pence, '07, and Miss Evva Eckerson, '02, are teaching in the city schools. Miss Ellen Nickell is teaching at Concully; Miss Maude Plummer, near Mt. Vernon, and Miss Selma Beck-strom, at Startup. Mrs. Tressa Flesher Ashby is living at Pullman, Washington. Miss Effie Fish, a last year Junior girl, is teaching near Olympia. Mr. D. H. Campbell is teaching in Arichat, Nova Scotia. Miss Mary Etienne is teaching at D*Escousse, Nova Scotia. M. J. MacNeil is inspetcor of schools at River Bour­geois, Nova Scotia. Miss Katie Stewart, who was a Junior last year, is teaching at Bow, Skagit County. Miss Bertha Thayer was recently married to George Thompson. Their home will be in Cashmere. Miss Sadie Fasken, '08, is teaching at Cashmere. Miss Florence Sears. '04, is teaching at South Belling­ham. Miss Ruth Sears is teaching at Lynden. Miss Olive Maxson is teaching in Dist. 58 in Cowlitz County. Miss Althea Nuttall is teaching the primary grades in the Oak Harbor school. Miss Anna Grasser is teaching the Clover Valley school, near Oak Harbor. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 19 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 19 Miss Elsie Ware teaches in the Franklin school of this city. Miss Maggie McKinnon will graduate from the Nor­mal at Ellensburg this year. LOCAL. Santa Claus visited the girls of Jenkins Hall De­cember 17th, and found elaborate preparations made for his reception. The rooms were prettily decorated in the Christmas colors and bells. There was an abundance of candy, nuts and apples, and each received a useful gift. The girls were pleased to entertain Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins with the tree and impromptu program. Misses Moore. Jensen, George, Gray and Baxter ex­pect to spend their Xmas vacation in Spokane, attending the State Teachers' Association. Miss Moore will read a paper before the Music Department of the Association. Mrs. Dower, of Olympia, has been visiting her sister, "Warrena Thayer, since Thanksgiving. Miss Bennett, of Marysville. has been visiting Mary Shoultes. Loleta Risely, Hazel Lauers, and Frank Alsop have left school. CALENDAR. November 30—Monday, after Thanksgiving vacation! December 2—Senior pins appear. Don't cry, little Junior; don't cry, You'll wear a Senior pin by and by. December 3—Corn Flake Day. Inquire of the boys, or J. O'S. December 4—Junior Party. Mrs. "Wiggs introduces her daughters to society. " I had a hand in it on December 3."—D. H. Smith. December 7—Practice basketball game between Sec­ond Tears and Third Years. Score, 0-57. December 8—Faculty B. B. team holds full sway in the gym. December 9—Y. W. C. A. comes to rescue of the cold ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER lunch eaters. December 10—Odds in favor of the faculty team. December 11—Lecture by Dr. Johannan. Class spirit very much in evidence in Assembly. Elias Bondus exhorts the student body to improve their grand and glorious opportunity and attend the great faculty. B. B. game. The Alkisiah Club presented a program in Society Hall. Good time enjoyed by all. December 14—"I had a hand in it, December 3." —Morris. December 15—Mr. Epley—"School clases Friday, De­cember 18. That means Friday." December 16—The mighty Seniors make candy for the little tots. December 17—Thespian Club presented a pleasing Christmas play. Alkisiah flowei :\nd candy sale. December 18—Christmas tree! Curling irons, guns, dolls, stoves, rachets. whips, horns, razors, every thing for the faculty and the rest of the children to play with. Did you see Smith's doll? Everybody happy, 'cause it's Christmas. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Each young lady, belonging to the Y. W. C. A., who was fortunate enough to have had a birthday since Sep­tember, was pleasantly surprised by receiving an invita­tion to a birthday party in the association parlors on Friday afternoon. An hour was spent in playing birthday games, and when the birthday cake was brought in each crirl succeeded in blowinsr out her candle. Each guest was given a souvenir birthday card containing her birth-stone— and an appropriate verse. A GUEST. The Lunch Counter. Hurrah! At last the lunch counter under the auspices of the Y. "W. C. A. girls, has been opened and a most suc­cessful beginning made. It is in charge of Miss Moy and her able assistants. Enough praise cannot be given these expert cooks. The dishes they serve are "fit for a king;" just think—tomato soup, baked beans and brown ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 bread, apple pie and biscuits just like mother makes, and coffee with cream sent daily from father's farm. To get an idea of their success one has only to see the crowd of hungry-looking students that flock around the counter; then to see the satisfied expressions when they have finished. A PATRON. ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY MORNINGS. On Friday, December 4th, Mr. J. W. Clark, who was to address the students, was unable to be present. The ever- ready Mr. 0'Sullivan filled the gap and gave a talk which might have had for its subject, "First One Thing and Then Another in Politics." In spite of the fact that Mr. 0'Sullivan had no time to prepare, his review of cur­rent events was very instructive. On December 11th Mr. Bond delivered an inspired oration on the subject of "What the Faculty Are Doing and What They Intend to Do." He informed the students in the most eloquent language that a selected faculty team had consented to appear on the gymnasium floor to show the merits and demerits of the great game of basketball. In following sentences filled with flowery words he eulo­gized the members of the faculty "five" and exhorted the students to attend the game. The other feature of the program was an allustrated lecture on "Persia," by Dr. Johannan, a native Persian. The lecturer kept the audience laughing most of the time, but his talk was too personal. Parts of it were overdone, and beyond having a good laugh, the students were for the most part dis­appointed. On Friday, December 18th, occurred the annual Nor­mal and Training School Christmas Tree. After a short musical program Santa Claus appeared and helped dis­tribute the presents, which were found on the beautifully decorated tree. The Normal and the Training School ex­changed gifts, as they have done in previous years. H. F. H. Thursday. December 17th, the Alkisiah Club had a sale of blooming bulbs and candy. The flowers sold rap­idly ; in fact, nearly all were engaged before the time set for the sale. The venture was new, but was so very sue- ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER cessful that the club members are planning to make such a sale an annual feature. A large quantity of first class candy was contributed by the members, and it found a ready sale among the hungry students during the lunch hour. The contest between the three Normals will be held at our own school this year—probably some time in the latter part of March. Students, let us make this meeting one of the great events in the history of the B. N. S. First and foremost, we must give our guests a royal wel­come and a good time, and send them home with none but words of praise for our hospitality and school spirit. The Junior party, Friday night, December 4th, was a great success. Each member of the class came repre­senting, either by actions or dress, some well known book. Mrs. Wiggs was there in all the glory of one who is conscious of having just completed an elaborate toilette— hair arranged in the latest style, freshly ironed calico dress, and new second-hand shoes (with only one hole in the sole which didn't show). Her children, Asia. Euro-pena and Australia, also came to see and enjoy the won­ders of a party given by the Juniors of the Bellingham Normal. The first part of the evening was spent in a guess­ing contest, Alice Tigie receiving the prize, a souvenir book, having guessed forty-seven books represented by as many persons out of the some seventy Juniors present. Then followed a short programme, after which all were served to cocoa and cake. Mr. Beal, as toastmaster, called on Mr. Deerwester to speak, who responded with a short but spicy speech which might have been somewhat longer had not Miss Sperry given a timely warning that he must not steal ALL of HER speech. Being a gentle­man of peace he immediately took his seat amid the hearty applause of all present. Miss Sperry was next called upon, and gave us a very interesting talk, remarking (as is usually the case whenever the Juniors are concerned) that she was pleased to see such a high standard of learning as was displayed tonight, for she had not read or even heard of nearly all the books represented. The President and Secretary next gave short speeches ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 expressing their appreciation of the evening's entertain­ment. As the Treasurer had wisely made herself scarce she was not called upon to give a toast. A LONE DWELLER. Slower and slower we wound our way up the moun­tain trail. Our packs were growing heavier and we were impatient to be rid of them. No suitable place for camp had yet appeared, and since the nights were cold we would be uncomfortable indeed unless some friendly roof offered its shelter. Suddenly, as unexpected as an apparition, there stood before us in the trail a man, apparently a miner. He was as startled as we were, but quickly recovering from his surprise, he asked us about our journey. Upon learning that we were shelterless he insisted on our going to his house and spending the night there. We needed no second bidding, but fell in behind our guide. He led the way with long swinging strides. We were glad when we reached his cabin on the mountain side. We entered and threw down our packs. The cabin was a roomy one of cedar logs. It had one peculiarity which we could not at first understand. Two rows of heavy posts reached to the roof where they were fastened to huge rafters. These, we learned, were a support to the roof during the heavy snows. They were warped and twisted from the weight they had borne. Meanwhile our host was busy getting the meal. The savory odors of ham and coffee were very welcome, as our fare for days had been the simplest. A feeling had been growing on me, ever since we had submitted to his guid­ance, that our new friend had a remarkable personality. His face and figure were very impressive. His eyes were most noticeable. They protended from their sockets in the effort to see through and beyond you, for they did not seem to stop at the physical, but to stare on into the distance. They had the look of one who was not familiar with human society, closely resembling the eyes of the wild animal. His hair was slightly gray. The features of his face were regular and strong. His shoulder were broad and he towered up above the usual height. Tre­mendous strength and agility were written all over the man. His personal characteristics were well set off by a ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER plainness in dress which was, of course, necessary in his walk of life. A suit of brown khaki, high topped boots and a fur cap constituted his every day wardrobe. I won­dered again and again what manner of man he was. He spoke little, though we felt that he was enjoying our stay as mluch as we were. After we had spread our blankets in one corner and retired for the night I noticed that our host had left the cabin. He had been absent for some time when I rose softly, went to the door and looked out. It was a brilliant moonlight night and everything on the bare mountain sides stood out as plainly as by day. A few yards away, on a projecting rock, sat our host. He was apparently enthralled by the magnificent display nature had made when these jagged mountains were piled together. As I watched him there gradually entered my consciousness the reason why he lived in this wild in­human fashion. He was a lover or rather worshipper of nature. Here the faithful child of nature watched year in and year out. If one could understand the wild call of the place some little indulgence would be granted him. I seemed to see the seasons come and go. When the white night would be changed, when the whirling mist should come over the pass in great valley-filling masses and down the great ravine on the left would come the wildly driven wind from the north to catch this mist and swirl it fero­ciously around till it crystallized into snow which would fall and cover the earth even to the tree tops. I do not know how long the hermit remained at the watch, but in the morning he rose early and set us on our way. Not content with this much hospitality, he guided us to the summit of the pass and bid us godspeed down the mountain. "We had gone some distance when, coming out on a sort of promontory, we looked back. Our strange en­tertainer was standing with feet spread wide apart and eyes on the distant fields of jagged, spiked mountain tops, which stretched away so far as eye could reach. And, thus, we left him. NOAH DAVENPORT. JOSHES. Seen on the Bulletin Board. Lost—My Psychological Development. Wanted at once—Three chicken catchers. Apply room 30. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 25 ---------- I !tHfi ME8SEtfGEH 25 Is it possible for a "plumb" to thrive when the "gar­dener" has gone into the coffee business? Herman Smith wants a cook. Mr. Stone (German)—This is the third time today that you failed to answer. Mr. D—t—Give me some time for consideration, Mr. Stone. _ - _-v lt; Mr. S.—Certainly, Mr. D., do you think two semes­ters will be enough. Miss C.—Life would be awfully funny without any pleasure. w . . . ^ ^ ^ ^ m Prof. D.—No, it would not be funny at all. Miss Moore—I should like to give this ((Christmas song), but it will be impossible to make it effective un­less then young men sit by themselves. Miss K.—Mr. Epley, can I close the door? Mr. E.—Why, I suppose so if you push hard enough. Mr. Epley (calling roll)—Speak up lively or you'll have to call on Lady Grey. At the Faculty B. B. Practice. Miss Abild, surrounded by a tall Forrest, made a very artistic picture. Miss George (Observ. Class)—Mr. Deerwester, you needn't go, we will be out of here in just a minute. Mr. D.—So will I. Teacher—"What three words are heard oftenest in the Senior class: Pupil—I don't know. Teacher—Correct. —Ex. Mr. E.—Elna, where were you this afternoon? Elna—Why, I was taking a Knap (nap). Mr. Deerwester (speaking of mechanical schools)— There was a growing decrease in that class of schools. ---------- Messenger - 1909 January - Page 26 ---------- } 26 THE MESSENGER Comparison of Adjectives? Ill—sick—dead. Die—dead—buried. F—ierce lessons. L—ate hours. U—unexpected company. N—othing prepared. K—nocked understanding. —Ex. Prof. Forest—I don't know how true it is, but it was told to me by an Indian from "down below." Wouldn't the Normal Seem Strange If Kitty didn't talk| If Miss George used her Xmas present. If C. A. talked to the girls. If nobody flunked in Eng. Grammar. If there was no one on hand to eat the things made in room 1. If the training school "kids" behaved. If Mr. Stone's red ink gave out. Small dog Railroad track Toot—toot Sausage. Mr. Forrest (in Methods Class)—Bee to the front in everything. Study and use all the new methods. The only time you. don't want to ride in the front wagon is when you are at a funeral." Training school pupil writing an invitation to Friday morning Christmas exercise: " I write asking your pres­ents at our Christmas exercises on Friday morning. Charlie looked at Oh the pretty Miss He drew a little nearer, Then gently stole a—Way. Enthusiasm is the height of man; it is the passing from the human to the divine.—Emerson.PPPPP
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- 1908_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Cover ---------- The Messenger Bellinghanm, Washsington APRIL, 1908 Marie ODEGAARD-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: School year o
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Show more1908_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Cover ---------- The Messenger Bellinghanm, Washsington APRIL, 1908 Marie ODEGAARD-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: School year opens September11 , 1907. Second quarter opens November 18, 1907. Thanksgiving vacation—Nov. 28-Dec. 2,1907. Holiday vacation—Dec. 20, 1907-Jan. 6,1908. Second Semester opens February 3, 1908. Spring vacation—April 3 to 7, 1908. Fourth quarter opens. April 7, 1908. Annual Commencement—June 11, 1908. lt;J3 New classes are organized each quarter. Full new program is offered for the second semester. $3 New Dining Hall offers an attractive cul­tured home for young ladies. Completion of the new science annex will provide excellent laboratory facilities for all science work, in­cluding laboratories for drawing and manual training. Certificates and diplomas may be issued at the close of any quarter of the school year. Students may enter in September ro Februa­ry and find regular work. Expenses are reduced to the minimum. Il­lustrated catalogue will be mailed free. E. T. riATHES, Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods BELLINQHAM. WASH. Choice White Goods for Graduating Gowns We are showing the choicest, the best and most moderately priced White Goods in the Northwest. An assortment so compre­hensive has never before been exhibited in this city Special Discounts to Graduates . For Modern flethods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Hart, Schaffner flarx Clothing for flen CLOVER BLOCK The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PHONE MAIN 3231 BlRNEY GOODHEART Surgery, Diseases of Women and X-Ray Work a Specialty Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg Residence Residence Phone Dr. Goodheart—Both Phones Dr. Birney Main 146 Main 1072—Home A 103 c..~o*.» . f Office, Main 1634 » „t„«,-*,v . / Office, A 941 Sunset: j R e s i d e n c e ) Mam* 28g9 Automatic. j R e s i d e n c ~ A ^ 24-25 DAYLIGHT BLOCK, ELK STREET DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted. Office Hours: 9x10 to 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BEIXINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. KIRKPATRICK SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN SUNSET BUILDING Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone Main 3243 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Home A 835 Res. Telephone Main 943 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM. Rooms 313-314 Sunset Bldg. WASHINGTON ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS PRESCRIPTIONS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED When You Are Sick Enough To demand the attention of a physician you certainly need the help that only the best drugs and medicines will provide. Bring your Prescriptions here and that is the kind you'll get. m GRAHAM MUNCH j | ^ B OWL PHARMACY «B Free Delivery Anywhere Anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE MAIN 3074 BEUJNGHAM, WASH. Phone Main 400 Exchange Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Main 975 Lighthouse Block Residence Home A Ma Office Phone, Main 985 Home A 471 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTEI HANN PHOTOGRAPHER SUNSET BLOCK Corner Elk and Holly. Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Klevator at Holly St. entrance BellingHara, Washington- MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co, Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Geo. E. Ludwig watchman and Manufacturing Jeweler ENGRAVING AND SPECIAL ORDER WORK Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, Watches, Clocks and Novelties, Gold and Silver Headed Umbrellas Telephone Main 770 311 West Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. TH K CAVE Good Candy is made fresh daily at The Cave, 1240 Elk Street TRY OUR BITTER SWEETS W. O. MORGAN. PROPRIETOR \ V l i l t© GfOOClS-Swiases, Indialinons, Persian Lawns, New Embroideries, Allover Laces, Waist Nets, etc. New Oxfords—in fact everything in Summer Foot-wear ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS */% gt;%*%**%%*%*/*% **/*%/*%*%%*£ THE LEADER Smartest Fasbions in Women's Wear FROM the Fashion Centers of the world we have gathered the most complete stock of Women's Wear­ing Apparel ever shown by a Bellingham store. :: Our showing of Women's and Misses' Tailored Snits, Skirts, Coats, Rain Coats, Waists, Cos­tumes and Millinery, is representative of the best thoughts and ideas of the most renowned Fashion Designers. It is extensive and varied as becomes our great Ready-to- Wear Section, where the largest business m women's apparel centers. No matter how high you place your fashion ideas, nor how acute your economical ideas may bet it is only natural that "The Leader," in its position of pre-eminence, should and will meet them in a manner most gratifying to you. We invite you to come and see the show. lt;%^%%^%- %^%^%% *%*%/%%'%%' lt; J. W. ROE R. MMONT Telephones, Main 130 Home, A 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE LAMONT, Props. Home Furnishers Complete Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets 8ELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. ! BYRON GROCERY CO. \ Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 ? 5 Home A 202 i \ 1207 Elk Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. I MORSE HDW. 60. I02B-1039 ELK ST. Tfye ^floden? hardware Store Phones: Pacific Main 25 Home A 225 BELLINGHABt HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. CHAS. G. TURNER, Meff. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL, 1908 LITERARY DEPARTMENT. PIONEER LIFE IN THE LATE SIXTIES. (A True Story by Chelnesha M. Olsen.) The old stockade on the Sevier has long since gone to ruin. It is now a little less than a half a century since that fateful sum­mer, when the Cheyenne lurked in every shadow and in the sage-brush surrounding the town, ready to spring upon the ambitious set­tler who ventured from the stockade to find some food for the half-starved settlers, or ven­tured out to his badly suffering crops long ago left to the mercy of the savages who swooped down upon the little town of Richland. And the settlers! Only a few are still living who remember when the men wore rough beards, hunting shirts, weather-beaten and often stained with blood; when the women often went barefooted and wore homespun gowns, for the nearest store was almost one hundred miles dis­tant and could not be reached without great risk of life. Many were those who, driven to desperation, ventured forth, and whose tor­tured bodies were found later by the scouts. The children, too, seemed to comprehend the danger, and stood the sufferings of the settle­ment as staunchly as did the grown people, often showing marvelous bravery. There were not many horses in the town, especially those fit for Indian warfare. Several of the fastest were owned by Jacob Schmidt, who was considered one of the bravest and most useful men in the town. He devoted his time to carrying dispatches from Richland to the sur­rounding settlements, and rode through the In­dian infested hills and valleys, lying close to his horse's back to escape the flying bullets of the Indians. He would grow white with hatred at the mention of the "red devils," as he termed them. Two years before, while Schmidt was absent from home, his wife and three small chil- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger dren had been murdered by the savages, and his oldest daughter, then a girl of thirteen years, had been taken into captivity. He later recaptured his daughter, at the same time kill­ing ten of the Indians. Mary inherited her father's bravery; it was she who cared for the horses while her father was engaged in carrying the dispatches. One morning Schmidt learned from a rene­gade Indian that a neighboring settlement was. to be attacked by the Cheyennes that night, and leaping upon his already saddled steed he hastened with the warning. The day passed, it began to grow late; the sun began to lower, the shadows were lengthening, the sun dropped be­hind the trees, and still Schmidt had not re­turned. "What had happened?" the settlers asked one another, for Schmidt was long over due! "Had the Indians killed him?" "He is coming," shouted one of the men. All eyes turned to the direction in which he pointed. Dimly outlined in the distance they beheld a man on horseback coming toward them very swiftly. If it were Schmidt, why was he coming so fast? The rider was within a few yards and the horse was heaving as if it had run a great distance. The man was not Schmidt, but another who had been out scout­ing and had discovered that it was upon this settlement that the attack was to be made. Schmidt was still out and a dispatch had to be sent for help to Centreville, eighteen miles away, to summon the company of soldiers. Not a man in the town would venture, for the In­dians were everywhere and it would be certain-death, they thought. Something had to be done, and that quickly. "Look!" cried a voice. Everyone was speechless as they gazed after a woman's form on a black horse, fast receding in the moonlight. " I t ' s Mary," they whispered, "on black Bess. She's taking the dispatch!" About two hours after the girl's disappear­ance Schmidt returned. Upon hearing of his-daughter's departure he became frantic and; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 was prevented from remounting his horse and following her by the men, who had all they could do to hold him. He had not slept for three nights and four days, having been carry­ing messages constantly, but his Mary needed his help. The news of the danger spread over the little town like magic. Men, women and children rushed to the fort. A shot told them that the red men had been sighted. The fields were still dotted with running figures when a volley, and still another, came. As those inside the stock­ade watched the stream of settlers dash inside the gate they grew cold at the sound which haunted them in their dreams at night—the warwhoop. The deep, hideous gutteral notes of the scalp hallaoing rose and fell with a ter­rible fierceness. Nearer and nearer came the savages, yelling like demons. Before the rush­ing savages were a few settlers who had not yet reached the gate. All in, the gate closed with a bang, and instantaneously a shower of bullets beat against it like hail. Inside the stockade there was no confusion, even the little children kept quiet and out of the way. Every man was at his loophole, and every man, too, was aware that every shot he fired must count, for the supply of powder was getting low. The women and older children busied themselves in making bullets and loading the guns for the men at the loopholes. Over all the moon and stars looked down in solemn dignity. Fiercer grew the fight, and lower grew the powder supply. Although this little band of pioneers were doing deadly work there were always plenty of redskins to take the place of the ones who dropped. But the supply of powder was fast giving out. Suddenly the impish yelling ceased. Those on watch could see in the moonlight the skulk­ing black forms moving away in the distance. It was too much to hope that the Indians had given up. "Wonder what their little game is now?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger said Schmidt. "You may depend upon it, they are up to some new deviltry.'' It was a period of intense stillness and fear­ful suspense; the settlers hardly dared to breathe freely. Nor did the strict vigilance lax; every man at his loophole strained his eyes, peering out into the dim moonlight to detect some sneaking savage. Where was Mary? Was one of those skulk­ing redskins wearing her scalp ? or had she suc­ceeded in reaching the soldiers at Centreville? If help would only arrive in time! was the mut­tered prayer. They waited an hour—maybe two. It seemed ages to the waiting townspeople. A white-faced woman ran out of her cabin, and in an awe-stricken whisper: "They're boring under the stockade." Which investigation proved to be true, for a stealthy, crunching sound fell upon their listening ears. So this was their scheme. Two silent, determined men took their places near where they thought the hole would be made. The noise kept on at intervals. Men. women and children took places at the walls to listen for that grinding sound. Several other-places were discovered, at each place two men knelt with axes raised to kill the first Indian to come from under the wall. Through the loop­holes the watchers could see several black wriggling forms making their way through the grass to the wall. They were becoming bolder again and the silhouettes of several forms carry­ing something toward the stockade could be seen. They did not have to wait long for soon they smelt smoke. It was small pieces of wood the Indians had carried and they were starting fires all around the walls. Now they were car­rying poles. What was to be done ? No powder to shoot with and the Indians about to burn up the fort, and climb over the walls by means of poles. In the cabin where the digging and boring was first heard, the ground was beginning to loosen. A small light was made, showing the guards what the Indians were doing. Finally ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 the ground caved in. The earth was quickly taken out of the hole from the outside and two feathers poked through. Higher and higher they lifted; then a cruel face. The men made quick use of their weapons; then settled to watch once more. After some time had elapsed the dead body of the Indian disappeared and a hideous yell rent the air. Onee again the deep gutteral sound of the warwhoop seemed to come from every side. It was almost daylight. Several feathered heads were seen slowly rising over the stock­ade wall. The settlers waited breathlessly. They were helpless, and knew now that they would be massacred if help did not come im­mediately. Suddenly the fearful yelling stopped. A vol­ley rang out some distance away. Soon another volley; this time very much nearer. A flash of hope brightened the solemn faces of the be­sieged pioneers. Could it really be help coming or was it another band of the Cheyennes ? The Indians seemd to be dissatisfied. They hesitated a moment, and then they could be seen running hither and thither in a confused way. There was a rush, not at the fort this time, but to the heavy woods, for there, riding across the fields, came a band of soldiers. A great cheer came from the townsmen in the stockade as they watched their rescuers rush triumphantly toward the gate, which was swung open to meet them, and the first to enter was Mary. At the sight of her three rousing cheers were given. She had insisted upon returning with the soldiers, knowing that her father would be uneasy until he had her with him again. SENIOR TROUBLES. The close of each school year finds many im­patient Seniors daily visiting the various de­partments in quest of grades, credits, recom­mendations, assistance on this and other num­erous requirements that so concern members of that class. Already have those elderly people versed in pedagogy begun to ply their magic ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger quest to the end of securing that which fits a Normal student for "abnormal" life. At al­most any period of the day one may see some members of the faculty, closely and secretly in­terviewed by a judicious Senior. It may be that the conference is with the teacher in math­ematics, when such a question as '' Do you think I display marked ability in mathematics?" is asked. The question comes similarly to the depart ment of education when one asked, "Do yoj think I will make a psychological reasoner?" These and many other worries make the life of the average Senior as busy as a bee in June. Here is the rehearsing of the events that are dated for the near future, as we overheard them betwen two Seniors: "Oh, just think what we have before us; there are our finals, and our back work will all have to be made up soon. I'm conditioned in gym., also in agriculture because my grafts didn 't grow; then we have to have the outlines for our theses in by the fifteenth of April, and the girls think they won't give us longer than the tenth of May to have our graduating dresses finished. And besides this we'll have to get our pictures taken before school closes; then there's the Junior banquet; do hope I'll be able to eat. But just think of the applications we 11 have to send out. Oh! I'll be glad when it's over." ALUMNI. And Undergraduates. (By Clara Tarte.) Misses Nora Corbett and Helen Goldwaith are teaching at Buckley, Wash. Miss Jessie Jamison is now Mrs. G. Eames and is living in California. Mr. Martin Korstad is practicing law in Se­attle. Mr. Korstad is in the same city, engaged' in the manufacturing of artificial limbs. Miss Laura Grant is teaching at Prosser Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 Mr. Kibbe is now married and is principal of a school at Tumwater, Wash. Misses Jessie Bryant and Frances Moncriei are teaching in Olympia, Wash. Miss Anna Walden is teaching at North Yaki­ma, Wash. Miss Bertha Johnson is teaching near Bur­lington, Wash. Miss Edna Cochel, of Mt. Vernon, is married to Mr. Wycoff. Miss Maude Drake was called home a few days ago on account of her father's illness. Miss Lillian Miller, '01, is teaching in the Seattle High school. Mr. Lucius Jones is married and living at Nooksaek, Wash. Miss Grace Dickey is teaching in Seattle. Mrs. Meyers is teaching at East Sound, Wash. Mr. Earl Morris is attending an art school at Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Josie Little and Mr. Walter Wells were recently married. Miss Ammie Lowe is teaching at Walla Walla. Miss Gladys Patric has had to give up her work and go south for her health. Miss Edna Andett is teaching at West Seat­tle, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. IRISH Co., lt;i lt;^|s^^ gt; 1311 Railroad Avenue EDITORIAL STAFF ROY GOODELL Editor-in-Chier ETHEL REVELLE - - Assistant Editor-in-Chief INEZ WYNN Literary A. D. FOSTER . . . - . - Literary LOUISE WALKER Societies N. DAVENPORT Athletics HELEN LINDEN Locals CLARA TARTE Alumni LEON CORY . . . . - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wa. Issued the first of every month. All copy must be in the hands oi the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VII. APRIL, 1908 No. 6 EDITORIAL. Nine years ago, when this school first came-into existence, Dr. Mathes was chosen the ad­ministrative head. Dr. Mathes was then occu­pying the chair of history in the Idaho Normal School at Lewiston. The choice has proven to be a wise one. Under his farseeing and con­scientious management the school has prospered greatly. This Normal is the only one in the state that has had but one president. This fact speaks well of Dr. Mathes' ability as an organ­izer and executive. Dr. Mathes has had many tempting offers, by other institutions of learning, if he would sever his connection with the school. But he is a firm believer in the great future of this insti­tution, and we find him today guiding and directing its manageemnt toward that end. Let us look at just a few of the great changes during the last eight years. In 1900 the campus consisted of frog ponds, rocks and stumps? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 today we have a beautiful plot of ground, and with the plans which are laid for the future there will be no more beautiful campus any­where. There was no gymnasium, no dormi­tory, no greenhouse, no society or Y. W. C. A. halls. With the completion of the Science An­nex we have the most beautiful building in the state. The faculty has increased from six to twenty-six members. Here a comment should be made upon the kind of faculty which he has chosen. We find all of the faculty strong, broad and intellectual, graduates of various eastern colleges and universities. In bringing about these changes in selecting the members of the faculty, Dr. Mathes has been the ever-present and active factor. It is by these that he is judged by the outside world, but we students, who meet him everyday, who sit in his classes, feel his influence in an­other way, more subtle and far-reaching. His kindly nature, his refinement and courteous manner has its effect upon the scholars. We leave the school and pass out into the world feeling that we have learned lessons from him never to be forgotten—lessons that we could not have gotten from a less noble character, a less deep nature. And so we find Dr. Mathes respected by the world without, loved and re­spected by the student body. It is with much pleasure that we publish the original story, found in Literary Department. The management of the paper would like to see it made a permanent feature. Let others follow Miss Olsen's example. One thing which we lack in this school is school spirit. It is not because there is lack of spirit in the schools. Class spirit runs high at times. But it is the prevailing opinion that class spirit is carried to an extreme, and to the ex­tinction of school spirit. A school is a unit and there should be unity between the students We find class contests, class functions better patronized than those where the school as a whole is concerned. Not that we do not believe ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger in class spirit, a great deal of good may be got­ten from contests and friendly rivalry, but we should not forget that school matters are far more important than class matters. Let us salute with one accord the "Blue and White," our school colors. What do you think about a school pin? ATHLETICS. (By Noah Davenport.) Back row, from left to right: Clark, Manager; Bond, Coach; Davenport, (Captain) Guard; Goodell, Center; Bowman, Guard; Petheram, Forward; Cory, Forward. NORMAL VS. EVERSON. The most amusing and really pitiful game of the season we played some time ago with an "alleged" team from the burg of Everson. Guy Dunning, captain. It will be remembered that Mr. Dunning made a record here in times ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 past. One of our professors was heard to apply the name of "Greek gods" to the athletes of the school, and it has occurred to us that this term was suggested by the athlete in a bathing suit who starred for Everson. To the "god" characteristic he added all the charm of a, Romeo and scarce could make a free throw (of which his referee gave him many) without casting languishing eyes at the Juliets in the gallery. We are justly proud of this Normal product the way he sustains his old name. Everson has since forgotten to give us our re-tur game or to return the nine good dollars we gave them. We notice that Mr. Dunning has headed a baseball team of rural teachers to combat city teachers. Probably it is due to this fact that he has overlooked us. Basket ball season has closed at the Normal and with the close of the season activities in the line of athletics cease. We have been un­fortunate in getting outside teams to play here, there being no outside team in the gymnasium this year. We notice that Ellensburg Normal is claiming the state championship of all Normals and High School teams on the ground that they won from us and from the champion High School team of Seattle. We would like to call atten­tion to the fact that Ellensburg has not played a single important game outside their own gym. this year. They arranged two dates with us, calling the games off in each case after we had done our advertising. It is all very well for a team to stay in their own so-called gymnasi­um and boast about beating all comers, but the team that deserves credit for their victories is the one that will move away from home and risk a game. We question this assertion of yours, Mr. McKinstry. and invite you to take a chance away from home. Our season was to close with a game with Snohomish, on March 28, but without notifying us they failed to appear. We made up a team from the school and the local Y. M. C. A., which put up as good a game as Snohomish would have furnished us. We thank the Y. M. C. A. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger boys for their kindness. If there is such a thing as honor in athletic sports we would like to sug­gest that one or two or three high schools on the coast might profit by practising it when they deal with other schools. The habit of breaking contracts is not a good one to form in the high school. The association has taken up the matter of building an asphalt tennis court in the near future. The Normal has put out a magnificent base­ball team. With Mr. Leavy to secure the games and Mr. Bowman to lead the team to victory there will be things doing in baseball. LOCALS. (By Louise Walker and Helen Linden.) THINGS OF INTEREST. The faculty had an enjoyable evening on Wednesday, March 26. This was one of a series of parties of the year. The faculty was divided into three divisions for entertainment, each divi­sion to entertain twice during the year. One of these divisions presented a play, "The Shake­spearean Conference,'' to the rest of the faculty, after which the east and audience adjourned to the faculty room, where a genuine college spread followed. The following is an extract from the W. W. H. S. Pedestal: First Girl—"Oh, kids, there are 300 girls at Bellingham and only five boys." Second Girl—"Well, five will do me." We would like to inform our Walla Walla friends that we have twenty-five boys, and that quality, not quantity, counts. Mrs. Nettleton entertained very delightfully the Seniors, Saturday evening, March 28. The Shakespearean Conference, which was given Thursday night, was repeated. The class and cast were then escorted to the faculty room, where dainty refreshments were served. Songs and stories concluded the evening's entertain­ment. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Miss Maud Drake was called home Monday by the serious illness of her father. Charis Thompson entertained a number of her little friends at a party in honor of her sixth birthday, Tuesday, March 31, in Edens Hall. DID ANY POTTY SEE DOT CALF? Eond a vay. Von ret und vite calf mit its to behind legs was plack. He vas a she calf. Any potty dot prings dot calf home pays me five dollars. HANS BOGG. Tree miles behind the pridge. A large number of students spent their vaca­tion at home. We are glad to hear the Athletic Association are working hard for a tennis court. The stu­dents should help the cause along. We Seniors have our pins Don't you see, They're as pretty as can be So think we. And this class of 'Naughty Eight' Will wear them early and late, For we think they're simply great, And they be. The members of the school and the Y. W. C. A. girls were treated to an interesting talk on "Host and Hostess," by Miss Montgomery, March 26. The Training School has a garden under con­struction. Stella F.—"What will I do with 100 visiting cards ? Agnes M.—"You'll use them up before you change your name." The Sophs took the Freshmen girls to a beach party a few nights ago and was frozen out. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger DECLAMATORY TRIANGLE. A Triangle Declamatory Contest will be hell May 15, at Ellensburg, between Cheney, Ellens-burg and Bellingham Normals. Each school will have two representatives, one in declamation, the other in an original oration. Contestants will work for honors. Our declamation repre­sentative will be Miss Clara Tarte. Miss Lucille Griffith and Roxy Mendenhall are visiting Edens Hall. Olive K.—"Do you want to buy some two-cent stamps?" Grace H.—"How much are they?" We are glad to see Mr. Stone and Mr. For­rest back in school again. The Junior class is coming quite proficient in the art of grafting, through the careful in­structions of Mr. Epley. The students are glad to have a new piano in the gym. Trimble says it's time for "Bird" hunting. O.—Grace (Waikle) where are you going to teach, in college or high school? Grace—Oh, I am going to teach the primary in my own home. Miss Nissen—"Mr. Romaine, has the earth worm a down side that it walks on?" Mr. 0'Sullivan (in Sociology)—"What effect has moisture on—(Miss) Wood?" Mr. Stults kindly informed the local editor that his name was mis-spelled in the previous issue. Please note the correction thereof. Window seats are in great demand at Junior class meetings. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Katherine had a little lamp, A jealous lamp, no doubt; For as soon as Katherine's beau came in, The lamp, you see, went out. The following members of the faculty have visited neighboring high schools recently. Mr. Romaine, Arlington; Mr. Stone, Stanwood; Mr. Epley, Edmonds; Mr. Forrest, Nooksack; Mr. Bond, Burlington; Mr. Deerwester, Blaine. Professor, 'tis of thee And Sociology The Seniors sing. "We love the ties you wear, Your smile and curly hair, But think your tests not fair O'Sul-li-van. Mr. Epley gave an illustrated lecture before the Indian students at Tulalip Agency, March 20. Dr. and Mrs. Mathes spent Saturday, March 28, in Mount Vernon. E—verythmg quiet. D—ark the night. E—very one studying. N—o not quite. S—econd years practicing. H—ear a shout. A—wful scrimmage. L—ights out. L—ecture, private (girls pout). Miss Iva Whitesides. who recently under­went an operation for appendicitis, is getting along nicely. Miss M. B. Sperry spent her vacation in Se­attle. The earth worm—Bah! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [viii] ---------- Jenkins Transportation Co, T n i l F J O A 1\/I/^1VT A ^ate Whatcom's Fastest and i n n I Y / M V I V J I N f\) Finest Passenger Boat : Between Silver Beach {White City), Geneva and RAMONA PARK RAMONA PARK, The most beautiful Picnic Grounds on the Lake Fine Dance Pavilion, Seats, Swings and Tables EVERYTHING FREE FARE 10c. For charter to any point on the Lake GEO. A. JENKINS, Phone Main 2712 Owner ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Merry Widow Hats For Merry Maidens Are having an enormous run at present. We show them in great varieties of styles, both trimmed and untrimmed in straw, braid, proxelend and dotted nets. Also the new Merry Widow Veils in all the fashionable colors. Kaufman Bros* College Brand Nobby Young Mens' Suits We give a B. S. N. S. Pennant with every $5 Purchase RED FRONT ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE BIG BANK 1 B C We want all Normal Students to bring their checks to this bank where we "will be pleased to cash them and extend any other favors possible. : : : First National Bank Capital $200,000.00 Corner Elk and Holly Sts. U N I T E D S T A T E S D E P O S I T A RY Blake Hardware Co. -WE SELL-SPORTING Fine, up-to-date Cutlery, Jack Knives Scissors. TELEPHONES : MAIN 35 HOME, A 435 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS College and ScKool Emblems CLASS PINS FRATERNITY PINS Jewelry and Optical House ENGRAVING FINE REPAIRING NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S H B L F A N D H E A VY H A R D W A R E BELLINGHAM, - : WASHINGTON Stylish. Spring Shoes To dress your feet in the cor­rect covering for the spring and summer months is a problem easily solved, when you visit our store :: :: :; :: GEO. F. RAYMOND no EAST HOLLY ST. Cook with Gas Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. BAY AND HOLLY HOME B 111 SUNSET EXCHANGE I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS I . J. WELTY, PmMtit E. I . MOMM, Cithltr HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays -4 Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly KERN'S LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE ICE OREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES AND OYSTERS 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUS/EST, BIGGEST. BEST Phone Main ia6 Home A 738 UDNESS ERHOLM MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND PISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 3231 Home A 552 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM PiiP^K CAFE Known as Davenport E. J. Beck, Prop. O. W. Meelands, Mgr. Patronage of Normal Students Solicited Dock Street . . . . BELLINGHAM. WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L\ W. HOLLY 8T. Phone Main 164 Home A 164 BELLINGHAM, WASH. VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. P. HANDSCHT, Cashier WM. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BBLUNOHAM, OASHINSTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS 9t40.000.00 This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS rA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A W W W W W W w w w w w w w w w w v J. N. SELBY CO. 207 WEST HOLLY ST. Keep constantly in stock full lines of ScKool Supplies BELLINQHAM. WASHINGTON • • t•A A• W4 AWA AV 4V4 W4 A WA A AW4 AW4 4W4 AWA AVAWA AWA AWA AWA WA AWA A AWA RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 HOME A 119 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET S P E C I A L Carbon Panel Photos 50c. per Dot S n d l S O n S t X l d l O Opposite GrandTneatre Phones: Main gSq A 071 BELLI NQH AM, WASH. JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 April - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KODAKS. We Show You How Collins Co. DruttKnFoiK, Telephone Main 1485 ao6 East Holly Street H. I,. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, WasH. Larson's Livery Transfer Boarding, Feed and Sale Stables. Wood and Coal. Hacks at all hours. Heavy trucking. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Express and draying. Brick storage rooms. Cadillac automobiles for hire. Ambulance on short notice. :: :: :: PHONES: SUNSET, MAIN 70; HOME, A 670 W. B. LARSON, MANAGER. - 1328-30 ELK STREET Sixty Per Cent Of all headaches are caused through de­fective eyes. Little eye defects grow to big ones if not proper- • Jy and promptly at­tended to. WOLL THE OPTICIAN 112 West Holly Street BEU-INQHAM. WASHINGTONPPPPP
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Show more1911_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Cover ---------- V ' V n MID-YEAR NUMBER Messenger February, J9U ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU START AT ZERO We all start out in life from the zero mark. It is up­hill all the way. The higher we go the more we are looked up to. The man who attains success must take himself seriously, look to his own interests and conserve his strength, wealth and ability. Many people are depositing their money with this bank, paying by check, and furthering their own interests, thereby raising their marks high above zero on the gauge of life. First National Bank Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $320,000.00 ENGBERG I Bellingham's 1 IEJ Prescription Expert 1 m Attas' Cold and Cough Cure is the remedy you will be satisfied with Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings « M 1 a Q a FREE D E L I V E R Y P" Engberg's Pharmacy | Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. Phones M 224-A 224 j | ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • » • • • • » • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest CHALLENGE SALE We Challenge all to fleet Our Prices Don't fail to visit the Big Day- Light Store during this Money- Saving Event MONTAGUE McHUGH ™w*f*»* Daylight Store i Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • lt; One Clothing Store in each City has HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN We have them in Bellingham GAGE=DODSON CO. Agents MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS Clover Block : : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER This is the time of year for the economical buyer to take advantage of values that won't be equaled later in the season K«stst»stxstjtit gt;txx gt;tjtK gt;t gt;tjtx gt;tst gt;t gt;t» gt;t gt;t gt;txjtst gt;tjt gt;tjt gt;tx gt;eje gt;e gt;tx gt;e gt;txjt gt;e gt;e gt;tje x x x x x x x x x x x x x X X X X X X X X X X X X B X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PIANOS ORGANS PLAYER PIANOS TALKING MACHINES AND RECORDS Sheet Music, Band and Stringed Instruments and Accessories : ; "HOME OF THE CHIOKERINQ' Successor to D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Alaska Building 210 East Holly St. itit.tJtJtJt gt;tit}tK^ gt;tKJt gt;tX gt;t gt;tXJtXJtit gt;tXXXX»?XXX gt;?XXXXX} lt;XX gt;tXX gt;tJ lt; gt;CXXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X s IE X X s X X X ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DICKINSON MILLER REAL ESTATE Fire and Liability Insnrance Suretv Bonds I22S Railroad Avenue : : : Phones Main 84—A 385 Phones Main 64-A 664 T3r3 Elk Street Washington Market Dealer in The Weil-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johhson Bellingham, Wash Wanted—You* Grocery Account We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : : : Byron Bros/ Cash Grocery 1311 Elk Street .* Phones Main 82 A 6 82 Dlo^l^lpnainingwiipi^ipJl^li^MlBJaigigi^^i^dUgigMig ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2.00 to 5:00 p. in. Res. Phones: Main JOO—A 10a Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. aaia V Street Home A 471 B 0*2 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. BLASSEI ACCURATELY FITTED Main 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD CRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building - Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - - Bellingham, Washington • m T H E REXAI_I_ S T O R E ^tt GANDY Everybody likes good candy. We have the best—I^eggetts 90c. a pound. Try them §THE OWL PHARMACY G"mi»M"c»I C U T P R I C E D R U G S ^| PHONES{Mahl 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O C. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST u „ . Rooms 3S4-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 r5e^3GY FLORAL GO. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. T-T A T^T N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS e HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building FOR FIRE LIGHTS SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES Take your Printing troubles to the Union Printing, Binding Stationery Co. Largest Printing House in the Northwest 1211 Elk Street ; : Bellingham DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . * Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . ' Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIMSTED SHOE CO. SS ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG A COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS OUR ENTIRE LINE OP CUT GLASS Vo OFF UNTIL OUR PRESENT STOCK IS SOLD Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 Bellingham, Wash THE STAR CREAMERY NOW after the final "Exams." are over is the time to celebrate. Have that "FEED" you have long talked of. Get your ICE CREAM from the Star Creamery. WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— New Footwear for Spring I9II Arriving Every Day Shoes for Dress for social affairs. Walking Shoes C. P. FORD'S FINE SHOES FOR LADIES 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIO RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? 1 GBO. W. MOCK MOCK HILL ROBT. F. Hiu, FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street 1 We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: J* J2£ 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 ePI NE CONFECTIONERY Phones, Main 180 B180 I: EXCHA WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City 3 CHAS. W. PEASLEE J) ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STOP II READ THIS I We make a specialty of CORRECT PHOTO­GRAPHS for Schools and Colleges. Don't decide until you have seen what we have to offer. Best work at lowest prices. NOTE—We make the latest style of FIRE­PLACE PORTRAITS ON POST CARDS Ti?e Gfosaft Studio iai1 Dock siieet WILBER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Drink Lanum's Chaff less Coffee You get the real coffee flavor when the chaff is removed .. H. E. LANUM High grade Coffees and Teas Phone-Main 324. ." 1307 Elk St. Fresh Schoolday Lunches . When class-room work has left you tired, a dainty luncheon is required; and things that you enjoy the most are things spread on delicious toast— made on an ELECTRIC TOASTER. One of these Electric Toasters can make toast faster than the average gathering of Normal girls can eat it. Makes toast for about i-ioth of a cent a slice. See one in our Salesroom. Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. PIKE BLDG. : ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS rEiaieiaisisEjaEisiaisiaiiiaisiiiaMSJiisjsia ^r-Mp'j'iiJianiiaieMisEiiiajasisisiaisisia® 1 This is the Place You 1 .ST- Get Wh a t You Want 1 i mmnm^j0[^, PURE • S^^^ S:^^^^ FRESH 1 W@%? 'I3»agh^ CANDIES J. A/. SHLBV lt;£ CO. 207 West Holly BOOK'S AND STATIONERY Here is doubtless the best place to outfit students for the Second Semester. They are always glad to see us The BeHingham Sheet Metal Works Remember us when in need of Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garb­age Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of sheet metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phone Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham, Wash SHOE DEPENDIBILITY You can depend on the shoes we sell you, for style, fit and longevity. Our years of experience have enabled us to give you the cream of re­liable brands and at prices you pay for unknown goods. We guarantee you entire satisfaction in every particular G E O RELIABLE FOOTWEAR A Y M O N D 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Only Mail Order Engraving House in the State CUTS of a11 kinds for PRINTING J^orth Coast Engraving Go. Bellingham, Wash. Arthur Bernhard, Manager RECKS BRASS FOUNDRY 2 £f,2? Brass and Bronze Castings a Specialty All Work Guaranteed. One Cast Every Day Corner Dock and Maple Streets Phone Main 2411 MRS. C. Q. HORSFALL Newly Furnished Housekeeping Rooms Splendid location, fine view and within easy walk­ing distance of the City and Normal School Phone A 291 920 High Street Bellingham Don't forget to take a Box of Hooker's Cliocrola-tes Home with you. There are none better Star Candy Store 107 East Holly Street P. M. RETERSON JEWELER AND OPTICIAN FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY South Bellingham : : Washington R. N. RALMERTON 130S—r2th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, ETo. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Campus • Begins To Take On A Greener Tint—The Birds Sing—The Robins Appear— It Is Spring. Birds take on prettier plumage. The American girl gets Summery Clothes The NEW THINGS are here New Suits, New Dresses—Everything you would want for this season's wear Won't you come and see what we have? Suits $12.50 Up Silk Saits $3.00 Up Coats 10.00 Up Dresses 3.50 Up ^ S T J. B. WAHL AB\ta ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BEUINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing 1311 Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Literary - LORAINE SHERWOOD Organizations- Class Editors- Senior Junior - Freshman Exchange Athletics Art Editor Alumni GERTRUDK MCDONALD FLORENCE ORNE - MOSIE ODLE J. D. DAVIS ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE HARRY HEATH FLORENCE PLUMB VIOLET JOHNSON Alkisiah Philomathean Students' Ass'n Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club Calendar Jokes •! Business Managers 1 JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY - HENRY ROGERS - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY MARGARET STARK MARIE RYAN - FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY RIORDAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. February, 1911 No. 5 Another Mid-Year Commencement time is over, giving the Seniors a glimpse of what is in store for them in June. We congratulate the graduates and wish for them the highest degree of success. Rarely is there a Class whose membership has con­sisted of such efficient workers in School life and other lines. Their absence will be felt by us all. Agnes Caldwell has labored untiringly since she has been with us. She has served this year on the Board of Control, as Vice-President of the Students' Asso­ciation, and Cabinet member of the Y. W. C. A. Mr. Claude Clif­ford is especially interested in Wood-work and will follow out that line in the public schools of AYenatchee. Miss Gertrude Scott has been active in club-work. The Philomatheans will miss ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER her very much, as we all will. In musical lines, Miss Emma Rexroth's place will be difficult to fill. She has also been a member of the Board of Control as Students' representative, and Chairman of Religious Meetings of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Verna Prader has been a good, faithful student in her two years' work in B. S. N. S.. and has been an earnest worker in society and Student activities. Miss Mary Cray, during her two years' work in this School, has won the regard of all by her good, conscientious work. "We regret her departure from us. Mr. Raoul Brinck will enter the University at the beginning of this Semester, where he will fit himself for the teaching of French, his native language, and Mathematics. • At the end of this year a. prize of $5.00 will be awarded to the writer of the best short story appearing in the March, April. May and June numbers of The Messenger. A second prize of $3.00 will also be given. With this inducement, together with the desire of supporting The Messenger, it is hoped that we will have a better grade of short stories to publish. • The National Board of the Young Women's Christian Asso­ciation is putting out exceptionally good calendars this year, which are very desirable to have. They consist of about seventy-five sheets, on each one of which four or five days are treated. The calendar opens note-book fashion. It is full of the best quo­tations. They can be obtained from several members of the local Y. W. C. A. for a nominal sum. They are artistically compiled and printed and so finished and perfect in every respect, that The Messenger wishes to call your attention 1o them. During the Christmas holidays Hie W. E. A. was held in Se­attle. Several of our Faculty members attended, among whom were Miss Hays. Miss George. Miss Laurence. Mr. Bever, Mr. Deerwester, and Dr. Mathes. Many people from B. S. N. S. were present. To those not residing in Bcllingham, from this Normal, who will attend the W. E. A. in Spokane next year, it is suggested that there be a "Bcllingham Luncheon." The Messenger was asked to communicate this plan. It is hoped that definite arrange­ments for this can be made before the meeting next year. • This is the first special number The Messenger has ever pub­lished for the Mid-Year graduates. We feel that this is a plan worthy of being carried out in the following years. It makes an attractive number of The Messenger and gives the Mid-Year graduates a copy which they will prize as much as the June Seniors value their Annual. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 "AVE ARE SEVEN. I met a Mid-Year Normal girl; Of eighteen years she said; Hair streaked with gray, but many a curl That clustered 'round her head. She had a worn but learned air, And she was plainly clad; Her eyes were dim with vacant stare Her beauty (?) made me sad. "Mid-Year classmates, little maid. How many may you be?" "How many? Seven in all," she said And proudly looked at me. " I pray you tell me where are they each?" "Seven are we," she replied; Two of us at Wenatchee teach And two at home reside. Two of us are at the U. Hard studies still pursuing; And one at Sedro-VVoolley, too. Primary work a-doing. HIRING A MID-YEAR GRADUATE. (Three directors in room.) Hanks.—"Wall, let's get down to business. I called ye fel­lers in when I seen you goin' by. Jest received a letter from a gal that wants to teach our school. She hails from Bellingham— jest finished the Normal." Sherwood—"I don't go much on Normal people. "What's yer opinion?" Gibson—"Dunno. Maybe she'll fill the bill. But whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER Hanks—''Reckon I might as well read the letter—(stumbles through it) (looks surprised) "Huh! guess I didn't read the hull dang thing before. * * * e ' I will be down on the 10:30 train, Tuesday, to make a personal application.' " (Stumbles over words.) "Tuesday!—that's today and—(looking at watch) it's eleven o'clock. She oughter be here." (She enters.) "Are ye the schoolmarm. Glad ye got here allright and had no trouble a-finding me. We were jest de-cussing you. Set down and we'll talk business." (Awkwardly introduces others.) "We found out by your letter that you wuz a Mid-Year grad­uate from Bellingham, so I suppose you have all the new-fan­gled notions. Can you teach muddling?" Lady—"Please, sir; I don't understand." Gibson—"Why, didn't you have clay muddling?" Lady—"Oh, cbay modeling! Why, yes; I had a thorough course in that in my Manual training under Miss Hogle, who never did do anything by halves. Sherwood—"Very good; but can you 'tend to the children's health?" Lady—"Oh, my; Yes! Miss Gottleib's pink pills cure any ills. You know she is the School Nurse. We are proud to be the only Normal School west of the Rockies with such a department. Miss Gottlieb gives three hours daily to special work in the Training School." Hanks—"Tut! tut! we are satisfied that their health will be properly attended to but can you make the young-un's be­have? Do you believe in corporal punishment?" Lady—"Miss George taught us to use moral persuasion, and I have brought this method to a science. You may feel per­fectly confident that I am equal to any occasion and have suffi­cient ability to cope with the most startling situation." Hanks—"Well, what do you say? Gentlemen, shall we hire this yere young lady?" Gibson—"Whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me." Sherwood—"It seems to me we ought to go a little farther into the matter to see if she knows enough. Did you pass high in your studies? Where's your certificate?" Lady—"Here it is—and here's my diploma, which shows I graduated with honors." Hanks—"Do you all feel satisfied, gentlemen?" Gibson—"As I said before, whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER h Sherwood—"I'll admit she don't look as though she could do it. Those boys are big, you know. But maybe, she can; looks sometimes are deceiving, I'll admit." Hanks—"I move we elect her to teach our school here in Bonnyville for the ensuing year." Sherwood—"I second the motion." Gibson—"I'm agreeable." Hanks—"Allright Miss what's yer name? Yes Cald­well— yes. Come into the next room, please, and we'll sign th.- contract.'' • • • gt; RICH RELATIONS. (Antithesis of Chas. Lamb's "Poor Relations.") A rich relation—a distant god, worshiped from afar,—a source of pride—and also of sorrow,—a magnet for gold,—an ice­box for love,—man but not human,—patronizing saint,—with touch of Midas,—and knife of Shylock,—a piece of self-righteous­ness— puffed up to bursting,—an excellent example—to which distance lends enchantment,—a bountiful giver—in his own esti­mation,— man without pity,—feared by his friends,—and hated by his enemies,—he liveth until old age,—and dies—a Success! He cometh in splendor,—and bringeth his wife. His ring is overbold. He entereth, smiling and confident. You fear him much,—but she strikes terror to your soul. Her glance is chill­ing, her manner frigid. He taketh the easy chair, but you sit bolt upright; your face becmes warm, but your heart is cold; you are facing him, but can see Her from the corner of your eye; you ex­amine her stealthily; she is tall and still and very straight; her fingers are long, her face bloodless; her nose is pointed, and her mouth a hard line; she has the expression on her face of one who has come into contact with a bad odor. Her iron gray hair hangs around her ears in numerous corkscrew curls, which have the ap­pearance of sticks. These are her one flipancy. Her eye is gray, and disapproval is in it. You follow her glance; your heart jumps to your mouth; your soul flees in panic. The blinds are not even! A drawer is half open! A paper on the floor! There's a hole in the curtain! There's dust on the mantle; there's dust on that chair! You are filled with a great desire to scream. Thousands of tiny needles prick your spine; your cheeks burn. But wait—he is talking; he discusseth the weather. The poor weather, an "ever present help in a time of trouble." He pon-dereth over a recent bank failure. He passeth remarks about pol­itics, and all the while you are dumb. He speaketh of the latest book, and you prick up your ears. You talk slowly and with hes- ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER itancy. But gradually your self consciousness leaves you. You forget Her. You plunge in. You are in your element. AVhen you are done Mr. F implies that he is very much surprised to find that you have a tolerable education. Dinner is called. You lead the way in. You venture to address Her as Aunt—and then wish you had not. You discover that Abagail is fat. clumsy, ungainly, redieulous. She looketh very little like a butler. Moreover fear has rendered her absolutely stiff. Her eyes are glazed; her lips pallid. She walks as one in a trance. She falleth over a rug, but saveth the soup. Mrs. IT sniffs. The meal progresses. The roast is excellent, the salad better. You feel relieved; you talk more freely. Mr. IT eats heartily, and passeth patronizing re­marks. He says you have a good cook—patronizingly; a cozy lit­tle home—patronizingly; a well-stored library—patronizingly. He seems to think, considering all things, that you will do—in a pinch. He giveth good advice—witli his hand on his pocketbook. Not that you are in any especial need of aid. but he seems to have a continuous fear of being robbed. He reminds you of his infin­ite superiority by every word and geslure. After dinner you un­dertake to entertain Aunt A . You show her THE picture, your pride as long as you can remember. She sniffs. You give up in despair. The carriage comes. Exit the rich relatives. I remember, long ago. the visit of a rich relation. None of the family had ever seen her. One day we received a letter saying that she would be down for a few days. Mother was pan­ic- stricken, and wailed bitterly against fate. But. as there was nothing else to do, she resolved to make the best of it, and so, for a week beforehand, the hum of preparation filled the air. The old house became a hive of industry. Carpets were pulled up, taken out, and beaten into submission. Floors and woodwork were scrubbed, the fence was painted, moss scraped off the roof, and the most remote corners became scrupulously clean. Then she came. "Not as a conquorer comes," however. She was a middle-aged, rather fleshy woman, heavily uphol­stered in black silk. A more motherly soul there never was. When she saw us children she opened her arms and heart, and we crept in. She kept us in her heart forever. The following week was one of great happiness. Our visitor swept and helped cook, and insisted that she enjoyed it, and I really believe that she did. After this, the Christmas-tide never came but what a gener­ous box of necessities and comforts came with it from Aunt Mary. And she usually brought her own cheerful self among us ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 sometime during the year, proving herself a blessing and a friend in more ways than one. And this was a Rich Relation. LEW A. GREENE. *i» »•» •:• LAST MESSAGE FROM THE MID-YEARS. "Hello! May I speak to Dr. Mathes?" "Yes, just a moment. Dr. Mathes has just stepped out in the hall to request the obstreperous Juniors to refrain from all unnecessary commotion.'' (Three minutes later.) "Hello! This is Dr. Mathes!" "Hello! This is Claude William Clifford. President of that august body of Mid-Year Seniors, who have recently departed from your great institution of learning." "Yes, yes; I shall be greatly honored to render any favor to one representing such a highly intelleelual organization. Would it be a presumption on my part to ask if I may be of any service?" "The Mid-Year Seniors feel it their duty to attend to cer­tain important matters before they leave these walls forever, where their intellectual light has shone so brightly. We will in­trust this high mission to none other than you." " I am at your service." "The Mid-Years are not so seriously concerned over the fate of the Senior Class. They are striving so earnestly to reach thi.s coveted goal that our suggestions would perhaps be unneces­sary, however, we will leave them our Browning note books and our places in the rest-room (Room 22)." " I shall see that your request reaches that Class." "And to the Juniors we wish to leave Originality, a charac­teristic so sorely needed by them." "Very good." "To Miss Gearge we will leave all our old plans for future use in the Training School." " I shall see that they reach her department." "To Mr. Deerwester we wish to leave, in neatly bound vol­umes, our Educational Essays, for references and research work for those who may follow in our footsteps.'' "Very well." "And to the Domestic Science department we will leave our latest recipe for boiled water." "Very well." "To the Zoology Department we promise to crate and ship all zoological specimens that chance to stray across our pathway.'' ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "They shall be gratefully received." "And to the Manual Training Department we will leave all of our latest designs in school desks, and our method for draw­ing a straight line without the aid of a ruler." "Very well." "And now to the Undergraduates we wish to say an encour­aging word: As we know, all growing things must pass through a stage of greenness; some of course, remaining green longer than others; but if great care be exercised in regard to their ad­vancement, we hope they may soon outgrow this stage of green­ness, and all their noble efforts be crowned with success." " I shall be proud to be of assistance." "Suggest to all delinquent Messenger subscribers to pay up. The Editor also should have more help." " I agree. Is that all?" "Yes,—for this time. Be very careful in following out my directions." " I will; but I am forced to impose one condition." "State it." "That all the Mid-Year Graduates will be back to see the Seniors graduate." '' We '11 be there !'' VERNA PRADER. • * • •*• •*• ART IN THE HOME. In house decoration and furnishings the relation of objects must be studied. If art is placed in a false relation to one ob­ject it flees from all. If we want art to begin at home, as it must, we will have to clear our houses of troublesome superflui­ties that are forever in the way. These unnecessary articles are no real comfort, but make work for servants and doctors. House decoration has a different meaning in recent years. Superfluities ought to be no longer tolerated. Uniting use with beauty is being more thoroughly recognized and understood. There is still need for greater simplicity. Decoration must resc, rather than weary, the eye. Unrelated things are very trying in the home unless one has a studio or is a collector of unrelated furnishings. The first quality that makes every home attractive and in­teresting is individuality. Oftentimes this must mean something far removed from the artistic, which in its perfection is slow growth like every form of Art. Lavish and expensive purchases frequently produce hideous results. Art does not necessarily mean a great outlay of money. Of course to get artistic effects with little money requires taste, individuality, time and study. Houses may be really charming ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 'J with few and simple things selected with care and thought. It U well to make the home a daily study of correctness of relations, and beauty, of color and comfort. Men prefer, I believe, a sim­plicity of surroundings, and not over-elaboration. The feminine nature seems to enjoy a room that has plenty, sometimes unne­cessary furnishings, needless for comfort. Much Art can be expressed in window decoration. Windows should not be filled with objects, but kept free, so that one can feel the warmth of the blessed sunshine, or see the glories of mountains, sea or sky. It is bad enough to have four or five curtains at a window, without adding table, vases, statuettes and other unnecessary devices for keeping out the light. A dim light, I confess, is very charming in certain rooms. Indeed, every room is more attractive in a soft, subdued light by night, as well as by day. But sunshine may be let in without the rooms being glar­ing or harsh. Objects to show to advantage must have a back­ground. A pretty window decoration is flowers or plants. In the make-up of a home there are at least four things seri­ously to take into consideration: proportion, material, coloring, and form. Material is the least thing to trouble us. If the pro­portion, coloring and form seem to be proper in relation to other objects, the material may have little attention. Tapestries and paintings can be found in every moderate home. They fit into dark corners and into odds wall spaces. Bits of color in stained glass are successfully applied to many win­dows, especially those that are placed high, such as transom lights, or the windows in the hall or vestibule. I visited a very artistic home in Portland, Oregon, two years ago, one room of which I will describe. It served as a family room, where comfort and simplicity were the things considered. In it were at least five Morris chairs, several couches with many pillows, which were in place for use, not simply to be admired for the expert needlework; a concert grand piano, a few pictures, three of which were landscapes. There was an immense fire­place of red tiling, with plenty of room for large logs, which gave forth warmth and cheer to those who gather around. Some book shelves, containing about five hundred volumes, stood be­tween a double window and the fireplace. There was another large window. Neither had shades, but beautiful, heavy, deco­rated curtains were drawn well back, allowing all the light pos­sible to shine in. The leading colors of the whole room was in a soft brown and a deep, warm red, which gave everyone a restful and cheery feeling. Art may not be the greatest thing in the world, although to me it is the sweetest, because on it largely depends the individu­ality and the harmony of nnr homes. RW/r/iT! PT\jr»T?7; ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER The first social function for our graduates was given by Miss Gray and Miss Hayes, at Edens Hall, January 20. Dinner was served at 5:30. after which there was a good time in the parlor. On the evening of January 21st occurred an informal recep­tion given by the Juniors, at which the Mid-Year Seniors were the guests of honor. A short play. "Carroty Nell," was enter­tainingly presented. The Juniors sang their Class Song, which is very clever. Amusing cartoons were thrown upon the can­vas illustrating Normal life and the peculiarities of its Faculty and Students. The audience was especially delighted with these. Kefreshments were served at a late hour. The guests agree that this was one of the most pleasant evenings spent together this year. • Dr. and Mrs. Mathes entertained the Mid-Year graduates at an elaborate seven-course dinner. Tuesday evening. The guests agree that their host and hostess are royal entertainers. • The next social event for the graduates was given by Miss Sperry, Wednesday evening. Light ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 during the evening. The Mid-Years appreciate very much the ef­forts of the Faculty and Students toward making their last days in B. S. N. S. pleasant. After the Commencement exercises, the January graduates and the Seniors passed up in Society Hall, which was beautifully decorated. A half hour was spent in games and conversation, after which chocolate and wafers were served in the cafeteria. The Seniors and the newly graduated ones enjoyed very much their perhaps last good time together. However, it is hoped that the Mid-Years will re-unite with the Seniors in June. On Saturday evening, January 28. the Alkasiah Society, Boys' Debating Club, History Club and Mid-Year graduates were beautifully entertained by the Philomatheans in Society Hall. The hall was very tastefully decorated with pennants, pillows, foliage, etc. The earlier part of the evening was spent in playing Mattedore. Mr. Bryant Avas awarded the prize, which was a very pretty B. S. N. S. pennant. After the games light refreshments were served and then all were favored with a clever program, which contained the follow­ing numbers: Piano duet Miss Flowers. Miss Devereaux Recitation Miss Gr. Johnson Vocal Solo Mrs. F. "Whipple Recitation Miss Jessie Meeker Music Quartette Violin Solo Mr. Degross COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM. Normal Auditorium, January 27, 1911. Music Orchestra Invocation Rev. J. "W. Glenck Vocal Solo—"Beloved, It Is Morn" Aylward Emma Rexroth Address Supt. C. R. Frazier, of Everett Music (a) "St. John's Eve"—Chaminade Choral Club (b) " White Butterly''—Danza Presentation of Diplomas Principal Benediction ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER CLASS HISTORY. Class Officers— President—Claude Gifford. Vice-President—Agnes Caldwell. Sec. and Treasurer—Gertrude Scott. On September 13, 1910, eight students, conspicuous among the throng because of their dignified bearing, wended their way up to the Normal to take their places as members of the Class of 1910!/o. This was not a new adventure for any of the eight, for they had all been former students of the School. Five of them had plodded along the year before as Juniors. This experience had fully prepared them to return and take up the role of digni­fied Seniors. The other two were 1909 Juniors, but had dropped out of the ranks in 1910 in order to test their pedagogic skill and to apply some of the methods with which they were bur­dened. Early in the year the Class organized, with Claude Clifford as President, Agnes Caldwell as Vice-President and Gertrude Scott as Secretary and Treasurer. At the end of the first Quarter one member of the Class dropped out, but the others worked on with increased earnest­ness. What the Mid-Years lack in quantity they make up in qual­ity. All have proved themselves very efficient in their School work. Several of them have completed the course in sixteen months. As a Class, they have taken a lively interest in all School affairs. Miss Caldwell held the office of Vice-President of the Students' Association and Miss Rexroth was a member of the Board of Control. Besides this, most of the students of the Class have taken an active part in the work of the Literary So­cieties and the Y. W. C. A. During the last two weeks of the Semester the members of the Class have been honorary guests at a number of social gath­erings. Miss Gray entertained them at dinner at the Dormitory. Dr. Mathes had a dinner in their honor at his home. Miss Sperry invited the girls of the Class to a social time at her home, and both the Juniors and Seniors have entertained royally for them at the School. All these good times and "feeds" were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the Seniors. As the times for departure approaches all look forward to it with joy as they think of the diplomas which they shall re­ceive, but with sadness as they think of leaving forever the scenes of so many happy hours. Thus has the Class of 1910y2 ended its career in the Belling-ham Normal. G. S., '10%. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Plate [a] ---------- GERTRUDE EVELYN SCOTT South Bellingham, Wash. Graduated from the South Bellingham High School in 1908; entered Bel-, lingham Normal September, 1908; re­entered as Senior, September, 1910. Treasurer of Class, Secretary and Treasurer of Philomathean Society. RAOUL ALPHONSE BRINCK Began the study of the English Lan­guage in 1902; graduated from the Arichat Academy, Nova Scotia, in 1908; attended B. S. N. S., 1908-9, and taught Sixth Grade in the City Schools of Elma, 1909-10. Member of Boys' Glee Club. EMMA KATHERINE REXROTH Spokane, "Wash. Attended Oregon State Normal at Ashland; entered' Bellingham Normal as Junior, September, 1909. Chair­man of Devotional Committee. Y. W. C. A.; Member of Board of Control; Philomathean Society; Choral Club. VERNA PRADER Born at Portland, Oregon; entered High School at Ashland, Ore.; attend­ed Southern Oregon Normal School; enrolled here last year as a special Senior. x CLAUDE W. CLIFFORD - Bellingham, Wash. Graduated from Bellingham High; "Vice-President Boys' Debating Club; Senior Class play; President of Class. AGNES MARIE CALDWELL Bellingham, Wash. Attended State Normal School at St. Cloud, Minnesota; entered Normal here as Senior, February, 1910. Vice- President of the Students' Associa­tion ; Chairman of the_.. Missionary Committee of the Y. W.C. A.; mem­ber of the Alkaslah Club arid Vice- President of the Class. • '•. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 IS THIS YOUR PICTURE? The following is an inventory made of articles seen on a stu­dent's study table twenty-four hours after returning from her Christmas vacation, viz.: One tablet, one Tain O'Shanter, one B. S. N. S. pennant, one pair kid gloves, two hand satchels, y blank book, one soup plate, one Caesar's Gaellic War, one blot­ter, another tablet, three magazines, four or five exchanges, one remnant batiste, one empty cove-oyster can, one half-opened bun­dle hilariously displaying its contents, another blotter, one lesson plan (accepted), one ink bottle, two spools darning cotton, one bookstand containing a varied assortment of tablets, rulers and pens, another blank book, one prayer and hymnal, one padlock with key attached, more blotters and two fountain pens. This Avas all that could be detected on the surface. A searching look revealed other articles hard to identify, hidden away. One of the magazines promiscuously displayed was "Good Housekeeping!" It is pleasant to remember that the stu­dent had enough space on one corner of the table for her books. Dec. 22.—Those left behind mailed twenty-four packages, thirty-nine remembances, and fifty-six post-cards for the dear departed. Dec. 23.—The bridal procession, to the strains of "There'll Be No Wedding Bells For Me." The bride was a vision, in her flowing robes, with a fringeless bed-spread for a veil. The groom looked very manly (?) in a long overcoat and waste-paper basket hat. Dec. 24.—'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Krausc.— Christmas tree at Edens. Did Mr. Patchin enjoy the little train of cars. Party favors of cotillion caps proved very serviceable. The Dean and " W i l l i e " caught a rat. Dec. 25.—A turkey dinner. Baby Donley and the cushions proved popular with the boys. Has Mr. DeGross finished that story? Dec. 26.—Orchestra practice at Edens. Who said Mr. Johnson's divinity wasn't divine? Ask G. R. how she knelt to the queen. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Dec. 27.—A bunch went out to Lake Whatcom to see the dears. Who swung in the swing? Bowed across the lake and roast­ed weenies. Did we get wet coming back? Oh, no! Dec. 28.—The girls' orchestra practiced and great was the noise thereof. We all visited the roller-rink. The floor was much cleaner when we left. Everyone went to 1he basket-ball game and watched Hercules stand on his head. Messrs. Odle and Liddell, assisted by Mrs. DeWitt, gave a very charming flinch party. Dec. 29.—It rained! Dec. 30.—Mr. Hanks gave a stag party, and oh, those pictures! Who's Hiram. The boys want to know what was going on at the Dorm, that night. Dec. 31.—Theater party at Beck's, and the Old Year departed. Jan. 1.—We went to church. Jan. 2.—Tramp to Lake Padden. Did Mr. Hanks catch the car? It was a good day for pictures (?). Jan. 3.—The unitiated commenced to return. Jan. 4.—Grand opening for 1911. 8:25 Classes begun in relays. Everyone was tired and sleepy, after a strenuous vacation. Jan. 5.—Students really begin to return. Heard at Miss Gray's office: "Now the ticket agent at home told me * * *" "But my train never * * * * ", etc. Jan. 6.—Hattie Nelson recommends her new cosmetic of plenty of soft soap and water to the Physiology Class. Jan. 9.—H-2 0 turns to S-n 0. Miss R. G. works an hour and a half on her fire before she can make it go absolute silence. Jan. 10.—Florence P. almost gets to Class in time. Jan. 11.—Basketball game at Y. M. C. A. B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. Jan. 12.—Perfectly grand night. Cutter rides with cutters either side up the order of the day. Alkasiah holds a well attended and enthusiastic meeting? I tank the bot of yous. Friday, the 13th.—B. B. game at Normal gym. B. B. High vs. Normal. The Dorm, waxes hospitable. Miss Gray and Mrs. Powell entertain both teams after game. Covers laid for fifty. Miss Gottlieb assures us an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Jan. 14.—Oh, you toboggan slide! How many sprained ankles? Guess! Jan. 16.—Mr. Moodie appears in the same necktie which he wore ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 on the previous day. A subscription list is started at once. Teaching assignments posted. The Powers-That-Be hav* decided. Jan. 20.—Miss Gray entertains the Mid-Year Seniors at dinner. Jan. 21.—Big doings in Auditorium. Annual Junior reception. Perfectly grand time! "Orphans." "moving pictures," and other amusements. Jan. 23.—Basket Ball, B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. We win! 20 to 18. Can't you speak any louder? Be more enthusiastic! Open your mouth! Throw yourself into it! Jan. 24.—D. D. Dignified Senier strolls through hall with lan­tern in hand looking for an honest man(?) Jan. 26.—Tests! Finals. 0, Fatal Day. Perspiration-Despera­tion- Expiration ! Jan. 27.—Commencement and Mid-Year party. Sad partings in Society Hall. Rubbers in great demand. Feb. 1.—Messenger goes to press. Editor begins taking Peruna. Jan. 28.—Moving day at the Dorm. Messrs. Johnson and Brink entertain at matinee, Beck's theater, Saturday afternoon. "We are glad to have Miss Clark back with us after her ab­sence. Frances Stewart left School at the close of the Semester to attend the University, but she will return in June to receive her "sheepskin" with the rest of us. The Dorm, has been enriched by "Danny"—Mabel F.'s new ehafing dish. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 16 ---------- 16 TEE MESSENGER Mr. Gibson, our Class President, has been called to Everett, by the serious illness of his mother. Miss Pearl Hightower while coasting down High Street dur-our recent snow, severely sprained her ankle and Avas detained at home for several days. This may explain Miss Reichert and the basket. Miss Gottlieb's supply of pills has run low in the last few days. Why? Because some Seniors have taken the grip (grippe). We are very glad to have our Class teachers back with us again after their illness of several days. Edens Hall has opened her arms to one of our members— Miss Florence Remley. The Misses Jeans, Prader, Mellish, French, Peacock, Shoultes, Miller, Donovan, Bergstrom, Jurgens, Angst, and Remley, who have been teaching in the City schools, report a very enjoyable as well as profitable quarter's work. Miss Gertrude Barker left Friday morning for her home in Portland for a few days' visit. "Over his plans the Senior Observer Beginning doubtfully and far away, First lets his mind wander to the 'preparation' And tries so hard to think of what to say. Then as he thinks, he has an inspiration, The method strikes a neurone in his brain; But still he must'nt begin with 'presentation,' He feels he'd give his credits for an aim." —An Observer. • • • G. K. (reading advertisements on street car)—"Relieves fatigue, good for nerves.' My nerves are perfectly terrible lately —guess I'll take some— (reading on) Malt Ranier Beer, for sale at all druggists." She stopped at Red Cross on the way home. • • • "There is a mystic borderland that lies Just past the limits of our work-day world; And it's peopled with the friends we met And loved a year, a month, a week or clay, And parted from with aching hearts, yet knew That through the distance we must loose the hold Of hand with hand and only clasp the thread Of memory. But still, so close we feel this land, So sure we are that these same hearts are true, That when in waking dreams there comes a call That sets the thread of memory aglow; We know that just by stretching out the hand In written words of love, or book or flower, The waiting hand will clasp our own once more, Across the silence in the same old way."—Selected. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 JUNIOR NOTES. The Juniors entertained Saturday evening January 21 in honor of the Mid-Year Seniors. Miss Lee Dickson has finished her Junior year and aeeepted a position as teacher in Centralis. Grace Proctor spent the week-end at her home in Everett the latter part of January. The Junior Class regrets losing one of its most loyal mem­bers, Norene Costello, who was compelled to leave School on ac­count of ill-health. How's the romance coming, Mr. Davis? Ask A. H. Miss Evelyn Britt has taken a position as teacher in Mason County. • • • JUNIOR CLASS SONG. We are the Juniors of the School, We come a hundred strong. We soon shall know all you can teach, We can't be with you long. We'll show the towns throughout the State That they are all too slow. The Juniors will enlighten them Wherever they may go. II. Seniors will be off the scene, An antiquated band. The Fourth Years will be struggling still When we possess the land. The Third Years wait with bated breath ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER 'Till they'll be Juniors, too. The Second Years, we dare to hope Some day you may get through. III. Poor, little Freshman, listen, pray: Don't let yourselves get blue; But learn to work the Faculty Or, else they may work you. They'll make you teach and cut up worms. Turn handsprings and play ball; And then you'll have to cram for tests.— But we'll not tell you all. IV. Our banner floated in the breeze For thirty-six long hours, And " J u n i o r " shone above the door Eun by electric power. The Seniors hung so high in air They scarcely could get down. They can't afford a two-cent stamp— I t ' s known all over town. V. Our Mid-Year Seniors now good-bye, May honor come to you. Go win your laurels while you may; We will soon be through. Yes, we will soon be through, my friends, We're coming after you. Our knowledge soon will fill the land And then,—farewell to you. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. Rickety, Rackety, Russ! We're not allowed to cuss; But nevertheless you must confess There's nothing the matter with N. II. S! We of the High School would like to know why the Normal Classes do not start something: Class spirit is on the wane. This is abou tthe dullest year yet. The massacre of one lone boy has created the only excitement. Last year the Juniors and Seniors were real lively. Where is your backbone ? Brace up! Show your nerve! Get busy! or Class spirit will die a natural death. and going to School will become a safe, sane and entirely blood­less occupation. • Fred Henning, our Class Poet of last year, is now toasting his toes in Seward, Alaska. He enjoyed the first month of ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 northern life immensely, but Hank is growing lonesome for the "old familiar shore." His letters are rather too personal to print. Our girls' basket ball team was organized recently, and is now practicing steadily. • The members of the High School Classes entertained their friends in Society Hall in the early part of the month. Old-fash­ioned games were played. Everyone had a good time, though some thoughtful person did walk off with the " e a t s ." • The High School Classes elected their new officers at the last Class meeting. Hast seen the eighth wonder of the world? 'Tis sprout­ed on our " F a z e r ' s " ripper lip. Hut. understand; this relic does not belong to " D a n . " Oh, no! This is " B i l l y ' s " mustache. • The Tenth Grade went for a sleighing party during the recent snow. Aside from such slight inconveniences as frozen ears and noses, a break down and chiding mammas, every one en­joyed himself. Frank Sly was hampered by a bad case of cold feet. Too bad he couldn't raise the car-fare. • A series of Class games between the Ninth and Tenth grades is to begin soon. • • • OKPHANS' DINNER AT THE DORM. On Christmas afternoon the Faculty arid the orphan students on the hill, were entertained at dinner in Edens Hall. The guests gathered in the parlor, which was brightened by garlands of ever­green and bells. A splendid sight greeted the guests as they en­tered the dining-room. The tables were arranged in the form of a Maltest cross and covers were laid for forty. The room was charmingly decorated in red-crepe paper, bells, and holly, with the Christmas tree by the side-board. A delicious three-course din­ner was served. The cooks certainly ' ' did themselves proud;'' the turkeys were cooked to turn, and the " f i x i n g s " tasted just like mother used to make. After dinner the guests returned to the parlor, where music and stories filled the rest of the afternoon. Upon leaving they decided they had had nearly as good a time as if they had been at home. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Well, Exchanges, this is a bad time of the year, but we hope the Mid-Year examinations will not affect you seriously. "Whims," Broadway High School, Seattle—Your Christmas number was certainly fine. It is a joy to read you, for your paper and cuts, as well as your material, is always first-class. We have just received your January issue and wish to compliment you on your literary department this month. "El Kah Nam," Walla Walla High School—"The Spirit of Christmas" is good. Your material is not bad; but, oh! do change your cuts or something. You know variety is the spice of life. "Aromaz," Spokane College, Spokane—The Bellingham Messenger humbly apologizes for the awful mistake made in name. Your paper is complete and well arranged. "Maroon and White," Wardner (Idaho) High School—We are glad to welcome you as a new exchange. "College Breezes," St. Paul, Minn.—You have interesting material, but you need some good cuts. "Kodak," of Everett—You must be funny all of the time, for you have so many good jokes. We wish to acknowledge also: "Scarlet and Green," Auburn (Nebr.) High School. "Mankatonian," Mankato, Minn. "Tempe Normal Student," Tempe, Arizona. "The Pointer," Stevens Point, Wis. "The Keview," McMinnville College, Ore. "Maroon," University of Puget Sound, Tacoma. "The Cynosure," Fargo, North Dakota. • • • Miss E. (soliciting ads. for Messenger from Kaufman Bros.)— "This page is taken, and this." Mr. K.—"How about this page?" Miss R— "That is also taken." Mr. K.—'' What is not taken up at the Normal ?'' Miss R.-^"The girls." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER fel Y. M. C. A., 45; NORMAL, 23. On December 28, the Normal basketball team played the lo­cal Y. M. C. A. quintet in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. The floor had just been anointed with some sort of a slippery preparation which appeared to be soft soap, and the players were unable to tell just when it would be their turn to stand on their head, turn a somersault, or "slide, Kelly, slide!" This made the game rather slow from a basket ball standpoint, but the Y. M. boys managed to get away with the big end of the score. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Tucker,-guard; Krausc, guard. • EVERETT, 29; NORMAL, 20. On December 30, the Normal played Everett in the Everett gymnasium. It was a hard, fast game, but as the Everett gym. has no sidelines and as the walls were rather rough, the players "roughed i t " more or less, and several of the players lost liberal portions of their epidermis. The score was even at the end of the first half, but the Ev­erett boys made three baskets at the beginning of the second half, and this gave them a lead which the Normal could not over­come. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Fritz, guard; Tucker, guard. • BELLINGrHAM HIGH, 28; NORMAL, 26. On Wednesday, January 11, the Normal again went down to defeat before the swift Bellingham High team. The game was played at the Y. M. C. A. and was hard fought from beginning to end. Carver and Fritz played classy ball for the Normal, and ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER in fact, the whole team put up a fine game. It was only by some chance of fate that the Normal did not win. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Fritz, guard; Tucker, guard. • Y. M. C. A., 36; NORMAL, 18. When the Normal again played the Y. M. C. A., it was on "Friday the Thirteenth" of January, and our boys surely did have bad luck. It happened during the cold spell, and as the game did not start until nine o'clock, the spectators almost froze while waiting for it to begin. It was undoubtedly the Normal's day off, for the Y. M. C. A. piled up a big score, especially during the last half. After the game the members of both teams were the guests at an oyster supper, given at the Dormitory, which they enjoyed very much. • BELLINGHAM HIGH, 18; NORMAL, 20. But on Monday evening, January 23, things took a sudden change for the better. The Normal quintet met the High School in our gymnasium and just played all around them. The balco­nies were filled with hilarious rooters and pandemonium reigned throughout the game. The High School boys started things going by making a cou­ple of field baskets. This woke up the Normal boys and they went at it like tigers. During the first half the score ran pretty evenly, although the ball was down at Normal end of the floor most of the time. The Normal boys had a streak of bad luck shooting baskets and missed a large percentage of their shots. The High School had better luck along this line; but owing to the excellent work of our guards did not have nearly so many chances. The score stood 12-12 at the end of the first half. The second half was a fierce, fast contest, with the Normal in the lead most of the half. The High School boys were desper­ate and took all sorts of long chances at the basket, but to no avail. "Gunpowder" Fritz was the bright and shining star of the entire game; for besides keeping his own forward from making a single field goal, and stopping the fierce rushes of "Zeke" Burpee, he played an excellent offensive game and made several points for the Normal. Carver played his same clean, consistent game and mad* ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 23 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 23 more points than any other man on the Normal team. "Jess" "White, who made his first appearance on the Normal team in this game, passed cleverly, and with the aid of Fritz, succeeded m "showing u p " "Zeke" Burpee in proper style. The line-up: Normal— Position ' —High School S. E. Carver. Capt forward F. Carver Lord forward Whitcomb "White center Burpee, Capt. Fritz guard Phillips Tucker guard Morgan Referee—'' Moose'' Early wine. BELLINGHAM NORMAL, 46; LA CONNER, 20. On Saturday evening, January 28, the Normal team went to LaConner and won their second game. Our boys had it all their own way, although the LaConner boys put up a pretty good game and were a very decent bunch to play against. "Jess" "White played a fine game for the Normal, making more scores than anyone else. Incidentally it might be said that White has some class when it comes to basketball and his appearance on our team seemed to be a signal for a change for the better. Lord made five baskets and Carver four, while Krausc and Fritz made baskets while playing guard. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; White, center; Fritz, guard; Krausc, guard. FRESHMEN, 28; SECOND YEARS, 13. But the first team is not doing it all in basket ball these days. On Friday evening, January 20, the Freshmen met and conquored the Second Years. During the first half the Freshies slaughtered their opponents unmercifully, but the Second Years took a brace in the second half and made a somewhat better showing. Johns was the star of the Freshmen, making 22 of their 28 points. The line-up : Freshmen— Position Second Years Knaack forward Vandermein Johns forward G-ubbins Krause center Odle Hurd guard Hawkins Jim Copenhaver guard Dock Copenhaver ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 24 ---------- U THE MESSENGER SELECT TEAM, 18; FRESHMEN, 17. Immediately after the Freshman-Second Year game, because this affray had been so one-sided and so unsatisfactory to the audi­ence, a select team, composed entirely of basketball stars, decided to haul down the flying colors of the over-important Freshmen, and issued a challenge. It was accepted and the battle took place immediately. During the first half things looked bad for the Stars, for Krausc ran all around Heath at center, and the half ended 4-11 in favor of the Freshmen. But during the second half, the Stars were fully aroused and began to show their Class. They passed all around their oppon­ents and Becker and Rogers, two peerless forwards, dropped the ball into the basket at will. Thus it was that after the smoke had cleared away, it was found that the Stars were the victors. The line-up: Select Team— Position —Freshmen Becker forward Johns Rogers forward Knaack Heath center Krausc Odle guard Hurd Dock Copenhaver guard Jim Copenhaver The Athletic Girls this year have been very slow in coming to the front. No spirit whatever has been worked up among the girls. A few practice games were played before the Christmas holi­days, but since that no sound of the whistle has been heard, indi­cating that the girls were once again making ready for the final games which are to take place in the near future. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Girls! In no epoch in the history of the School have Girls' Athletics been so dead. They have always stood on the level with the boys. Last year there were four strong teams on the field and each team put up a hard fight for victory. What is this drawback due to ? It is not the lack of capability on the part of the plaj^ers because we have as promising material if not better than the teams of the past years. Now that examinations are no more until next quarter, try to make good your opportunity and help your team by being on deck to practice, not once in awhile, but every practice. Don't leave it for the few to win the laurels for your Class, but each member get out and help, for without union you cannot win. Seniors are you aware of the fact that you hold the Kline Cup? Last year we worked hard for the honors and must we have it taken away without even an effort to retain it? Earnest practice on the part of each individual player is all the Senior team lacks. Put Athletics down as one of your new subjects and start all over fresh with the spirit that will move the girls in basket-ball. • • • THE BASKET-BALL GIRL. There's a hush on down at our house, and we all speak soft and low, As my music teacher'd put it, we are pianissimo; We have quit our daily scrappin' and we don't yell things at all, Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. The baby's scared and quiet, and his whoops are few and faint; Cousin Hannah's quit her jawin' and is behavin' like a saint; Even Pa and Mother ain't so harsh like in their call, Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. Sister used to be a ninny, till she tackled that new game, Now she's got a muscle that'd put a man to shame; And we never stop to argue with a girl who's on the maul Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. All those candy-givin' fellers she has chased off long ago; And, unless he eats raw beefsteak, any beau don't stand a show; If she walks up to the altar, Pa declares the man'11 crawl Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. —'12. • • • Heard in the Hall: D. D.—"How did Red East escape?" T. M.—"With a girl, I guess." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 26 ---------- THE MESSENGER Entiat, Wash., January 2, 1911. Agnes Caldwell. Sub. Mgr. Normal Messenger, ' Bellingham, Washington. Dear Madam.- Enclosed please find Messenger dues of seventy-five (7;"k-) cents. You are to be congratulated on the business-like way in which you are handling the paper this year. Also your Staff is to be congratulated on the character of the paper. I had the pleasure of working on the paper for two years and have watched it develop for several years. I can truly say that this year it is better than ever. With best wishes for a successful year, I am. Yours respectfully, R. IT. GOODELL. %* %* %• Miss Mae Hartman is teaching at Redmond, Wash. Miss Anna Grue, '09, has a position at Arlington. Miss Nita Richford is teaching at Timber Valley. Miss Ruby Marston has a position at Burlington, and her sister, Miss Mildred, is teaching at Avon. Miss Hazel Slrall is teaching at O'Brien. Miss Susie Smith is teaching at Edgecomb. The Misses Lou Preble, '10, and Martha McLaughlin are teaching at Arlington. Miss Winnie Souders has a position at Crosby. Miss Vera Webber is teaching at Ladue, Washington. A Holiday Wedding.—The wedding of Dr. Sylvester Cole and Miss Elsie Scott was solemnized at half past one Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Jennette Scott. The guests were relatives and a few intimate friends. After a solo, "Oh, Promise Me," had been sung by Miss Helen Cole, the Rev. A. G-. Wilson officiated with the ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Edith Monl, and Mr. James Cole, the groom's brother, served as best man. The bride wore an exquisite gown of cream white cashmere du chine the plaited bodiee of which was trimmed with a corsage of silver ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 crystal and pearls. The bridesmaid's gown was of white wool­en. Following the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served by the Misses Gore, Sheehan and Walker and Mesdames Mann and Jacobs. Dr. and Mrs. Cole "were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. Amid an unplanned for shower of rice, they took the five o'clock train for a brief wedding trip. After February first they will be at home at 1828 Dupont Avenue North, Minne­apolis. Minn. Those in attendance from out of town were Mr. .lames Cole of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hall of Bur­nett'., and Mr. and Mrs. John Mann and daughters, Nina and Florence, of Neosha. Miss Florence Benson, now teaching at Fort, Klamath, Ore., writes that she will re-enter the Normal April 5. with the ex­pectation of completing with the June Class. Seven new members are added to the Alumni of the B. S. N. S.: Mary Gray and Raoul Brink, who will enter the U. of W., Agnes Caldwell and Claude Clifford, who have accepted positions in "W/enatchee, "Wash.. Yerna Trader and Gertrude Scott, who will remain at home the remainder of this School year, before beginning their work in the Fall, and Emma Rex-roth, who has accepted a position as a primary teacher in Sedro- "Woolley. • • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. December 7.—Matters pertaining to the Christmas enter­tainment, Student government and Association fees brought up and discussed. Student Government plan carried over for* further consideration. Bills were allowed as follows: To S. B. Irish Company $ 84.00 To American Printing Company 1.50 Cole Truck Storage Co 1.00 North Coast Engraving Co 2.25 Total $ 88.75 December, 14.—Student Government, the disposal of un­used copies of The Messenger, and the selection of a school pin were considered. Committee on School Pin ordered to send for sample of the pin selected. Bills were allowed as follows: Frank H. Whipple $ 3.85 Miss Thibert 26.84 Goodyear-Marshall Publishing Co 4.32 Union Printing, Binding Stationery Co 6.75 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER J. N. Selby Co 2.25 J. N. Selby Co 55 J. N. Selby Co 13.5-4 Lowman Hanford Co 1.12 Jenning Pub. Co 6.75 January 4.—Matter of a uniform Normal Pin for the three State Normals referred to Faculty. Vote of thanks is extended to Miss Jensen for her suc­cessful efforts in making the Christmas entertainment such a success. The bills allowed were: Normal Book Store $ 2.30 North Coast Engraving Co 2.97 F. H. Whipple 2.80 Miss Agness Caldwell 1.00 Total $ 9.07 January 11.—Sample Pin as submitted was lengthily dis­cussed as to color scheme. Bills allowed: Elise Gabbert $ 1.06 Geneva Johnson 90 S. G. Degross 5.00 S. E. Johnson 20.00 S. B. Irish 84.00 Union Printing Co 13.76 Union Printing Co 10.24 Union Printing Co 4.00 U. S. Book Co 8.50 And the following bills were allowed when o. k.'d by proper persons: Lownman-Hanford $ 3.15 Albert Rives Co 7.00 North Coast Engraving Co 2.97 Total $160.93 January 25.—Gold pin with the Yale blue enamel and white lettering was selected and ordered to be put on sale at 25c each. Arrangements were made to allow $5.00 for first and $3.00 for second prize for the best short stories in The Messenger, be­ginning with the February issue and extending to the Senior Annual issue. Committee of three appointed to formulate a petition to the effect that stringent measures be taken to prevent an habit­ual passage across the Normal campus. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 The Philoraathean Literary Society held the first meeting of the new year on the evening of January 5, 1911. The mem­bers answered roll call with their New Year's resolutions. The program consisted of the vacation experiences of the members and music. After the business meeting several new members were initiated. On January 19, the Philos held their regular meeting and the following program was given: PROGRAM. Music Miss Rexroth Roll Call—Answered with name of some noted woman and her work Parliamentary Drill Mr. Johnson Recitation—"Dooley on "Woman's Suffrage" Miss Meeks Talk—"Jane Adams" Miss Grace Devereaux Talk—"Women Famous in Civic Affairs" Miss Birney Music Miss Omeg The following new members were voted into the society: Miss A. Abercrombie, Mrs. F. Whipple, Miss Anderson. Saturday evening, January 28th, the Philomatheans enter­tained the Alkasiah Boys' Debating Club and History Club. The following program was given February 2nd: PROGRAM. Music Roll Call—Answer with some current event "Political Conditions in Portugal" Miss Gilbertsoti "Questions That Have Come Before the State Legislature Mr. Odle "Discussion On Change In Postal Rates Miss Bras Music Mr. Whipple and others "Appropriations Both Given and Asked For" Mr. Peterson Debate—"Resolved, That women should receive the same salary for doing the same work as men." Affirmative, Miss Laura Mellish; negative, Mr. Hanks. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Miss Ruby Mowers was elected Critic; and officers were also elected. • A RECIPE FOR A HAPPY DAY. "Take a little dash of water cold. A little leaven of prayer. A little bit of sunshine gold. .Dissolved in 1he morning air. Add to the meal some merriment And a thought of kith and kin: Then, as a prime ingredient A plenty of work thrown in. Spice it all with essence of love And a little sprinkle of play. Let a good old Book and a glance above Complete the well-spent day." V The Bible Institute, which was announced in last month's Messenger, has been postponed. The dates now set are Febru­ary 24, 25 and 2G. AYe are expecting to have Mrs. Campbell and Miss Springer, of Seattle. The program will be of vital interest to every student. • Four vacancies occurred in the Y. AY. C. A. Cabinet at the close of the first semester. Miss Cenevn Johnson has been ap­pointed Chairman of the Mission Study Committee to supply the place vacated by Agnes Caldwell, graduated. Miss Inez Clawsen will act as Chairman of the Devotional Committee in place of Emma Rexroth. graduated. Evelyn Drift leaves us to teach and Minnie Burroughs will be chairman of the Extension Committee. During the first semester there were two mission study classes: One by Miss Ilillis. on ' ' J a p a n . " and one by Miss Nor­ton, on "Korea." Both were very successful and those who took them felt more than repaid for the time thus spent. This Semester Miss Hillis will give her work on " J a p a n" again, and Dr. Mat lies wil have a class on "South America." It is hoped that many will take the advantage of these courses. • February 10th Mrs. Frank Deerwester will give a song re­cital in the Auditorium for the benefit of the Y. AY. C. A. All ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 31 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 31 who have heard Mrs. Deerwester sing will be pleased to have this opportunity of hearing her again. The last of February Ave will have with us for a short time. Miss Michi Kawai, of Tokyo. Japan. Miss Kawai is a graduate of Bryn MaAvr, '07. After leaving America she returned to Japan and taught in a private school. She is the active mem­ber from Japan on the World's Committee, as well as a mem­ber of the National Committee of Japan, and has been leader of the Student Conferences in Japan for four years. This past Summer is the first time they have ever had a conference in Japan without Miss Kawai as leader. Last year, when the Com­mittee was preparing for the Berlin Conference, they wanted someone to write a paper on the place that the Young "Women's Christian Association has in the missionary awakening, and chose Miss Kawai. She was also a delegate at the great Missionary Conference at Edinburgh. The Summer months of 1910 were spent in America, attending some of the Y. W. C. A. Summer conferences. Her talks. "An Appeal for Leadership." given at Lake Geneva Conference and "Present Student Conditions in J a p a n , " which are given in the Association Monthly, are very interesting. Miss Kawai is now on her way home. She will visit about seventeen of the forty-two City and Student Associations of the Northwest territory:—Montana, Idaho. Oregon and Wash­ington. While with us Miss Kawai will tell of the work that Miss Margaret Matthews, our Coast Association Secretary, is do­ing in Tokyo. No one can afford to miss meeting and hearing Miss Kawai. • YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. An unusual interest was manifested at the regular election of officers, held January 26th. The candidates for the various offices for the ensuing Semester were nominated at the direct primary on January 12, the two parties in the field being the "Progressives" and the "Revolutionary." Platforms were for­mulated and an active and somewhat unique campaign conducted, party spirit running high. The campaign was well planned by each party, and the elec­tion conducted strictly "according to Hoyle," judges, clerks, bal­lot- boxes and all other election paraphernalia being provided. Much credit is due J. G. Davis, one of the campaign managers, for his untiring efforts to see that the election was properly con­ducted. The polls were opened at 7:30 p. m., and so great was ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER the rush for ballots that Col. Knaaek, sergeant-at-arms, had great difficulty in restoring order. The election resulted in the selection of the Hon. C. A. Hanks for President, and Col. John L. Sloan for Sergeant-at-Arms, representing the Progressives; S. G. DeGross for Vice-President, and F. Vandermein for Secretary and Treas­urer, being elected by the Revolutionary Party. Short speeches-were delivered by each of the successful candidates, President Hanks delivering an ornate inauguration oration, in which he briefly outlined the policy of the Club for the remainder of the School-Year, the following being some of the innovations: Inter- Society debate, organization of a Club Quartet, posting of pro­grams one month in advance, social events in which the "fair sex" will be requested to participate. The newly inaugurated President named the following com­mittees : Program Committee—J. G. Davis, Chairman; Chas. Becker, J. E. Lidell. Social Committee—H. F. Heath, Chairman; H. E. Rogers, W. E. Bryant. Musical Direct—H. F. Heath. The Club needs every progressive young man in School and you need us. The character of the work we are undertaking will well be worth your while. Read the programs in the hall, come visit the Club, and join us. The Club's for you. Use it! EXAMINATION SONG. My pony lies out in my locker, My pony is out in the hall; If someone don't bring in my pony I'm going to flunk—that is all. (Chorus) Bring back, oh bring back; Oh, bring back my pony to me! Bring back, oh bring back; Oh, bring back my pony to me! ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 Oh, how I should chance to fotget it I'm sure that I never Avill see. I can't answer one single question— Oh, bring back my pony to me! (Chorus) • Miss Freeboim (in Hist. Methods Class)—"He then turned from all gayety and fun and determined to be a school teacher." Lady Faculty Member—"I believe Normal has a very sober­ing influence upon one's life." • Miss C. raised one of the windows to let in some fresh air. Mrs. Thatcher—"You must put the window down, or the en­gine man will be up here with both feet." • Miss Laurence—"What two girls will make the muffins?" "Now, who will take the cake?" Mr. Epley (announces in Assembly)—"There will be a bas­ket- ball game tonight. No admission. Everybody come!" Heard in Physiology Koom: Belle—"Did the race of man derive from monkeys?" Prof. P.—"You must not ask such personal questions.' Jessie—"Mosie, does Miss Gray know you are out?' Mosie—"No; but I'll tell her when I get in." Mr. D. (in psychology)—"If we look for anything we are sure to find it.'' Query—If a Normal girl look for a man will she find him? Miss Drake (in Eng. Hist., during a discussion of Leap Years, concernedly)—"When will it be Leap Year again?" Mr. Bever—" ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! " Flunking Junior—"How do you work the Faculty?" Fourth Year—'' Ask the Seniors. They know!'' ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER Miss Gottlieb (to High School girl)—"Ah! I see you have had your tooth extracted." II. S. P.—'' No; I had it pulled.'' • Miss E.—"How pale is deathly pale?" Mr. Vaudermein—"The pale of a dead person." • If you wish to know what a New Year's resolulion is. ask Mr. I \ lie has one on his upper lip. • Find the value of a heartache at exam, time if 5 e's plus 5 g's plus 1 fair plus 1. P plus 3 per cent, equals 11 g's and 1 fair. If this is the equation for a heart-ache what would be the expression of joy at exam, time? 5 E's plus 7 Passing Grades equals 12 excuses from taking finals. No finals equals 1 joy. He may be stout, he may be slim, Or short or tall, or gay or grim— Each Normal girl has one of him— A beau at home! I t ' s Alfred " I b i s " and Jimmy "thatJ gt;— And "Johnny said he liked this hat," And "Tommy didn't like it that So far I roam." But when he visits Jane or Nell, The other girls, you hear say, "Well! I don't call him so awfully swell"— That beau from home! But Nell and Jane are quite content And, joyful, take what heaven has sent. Deploring that 'at last he went Once more back home! "MID-YEAR SENIORS IN RHYME. At the top of the list "We will place the tall Claude With heart ever aflame For Jane, Sal or Maude. Next comes Vera Prader, A maid most demure; She'll win all the hearts Of her pupils, we're sure. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 Our Emma can sing Like a lark—be it told.— Her smile it is cheery; Her heart is pure gold. Next—Miss Agnes Caldwell. Who may seem severe. Her hobby is business; She makes that quilo clear. With calm, unmoved sweetness. She goes on her way. We surely are sorry To lose Mary Gray. Will Gertrude win out? Perseverance and pluck AVill help her. we know— And be with her,-—Luck ! Now, last; Mr. Brink, Willi a smile ever bright AVell. smiling will help one To win any tight. The following choice bits oL' information have been gleaned in Physiology, from time to time: Question—"AYhat is the time limit for a bath?" Answer—-"The time limit for a bath is a week." Question—"What is apoplexy?" Answer—"Apoplexy is a serious nervousness." Question—"What are microbes?" Answer—"Microbes are small insects found around the house or in hats. Sometimes they are very undesirable." Question—"What are sinuses?" Answer—"Sinuses are projections on vertebrae for the at tachment of muscles." Question—"AYhat is the skeleton?" Answer—"The skeleton is the part that protects the brain." Question—"Locate the Eustachian tubes?" Answer—"The Eustachian tubes lead from the middle ear to the brain." Question—"AYhat are ganglia?" Answer—"Ganglia are a sort of decay." Question—"AVhat are the biceps?" Answer—"The biceps are the two teeth next the canines." "Question—"AYhat are the Haversian canals?" Answer—"The Haversian canals are tubes leading to the brain from the nose and ear. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 36 ---------- 36 TEE MESSENGER Question—"What is a tendon?" Answer—"A tendon is a soft bone." Question—"Where is the respiratory center?" Answer—"The respiratory center is in the kidneys." • • • AUDITORIUM. On Wednesday. December 21. Miss Gottlieb gave the first of a series of short talks on health. In her eharacterislicly concise and straightforward manner. Miss Gottlieb impressed upon us all the absolute necessity of perfect bodily health in order 1o main­tain the highest degree of efficiency. "That an ounce of preven­tion was worth a pound of cure" was demonstrated in a most able manner and from statistics (which have since been well borne out) Miss Gottlieb assured us that the Normal people have not adopted that maxim as their healih creed. However, with her assistance, we expect io improve. • Immediately after the holidays we were accorded the privilege of listening to an address by Dr. Schoenburg, of 1he San Jose Normal School of California. The theme of Dr. Schoenburg's most interesting talk was "Personality." The able manner in which the subject was handled, together with the charming presence of the speaker, made it one of the most enter!Mining addresses of the School year. The Student body received many helpful ideas. Perhaps no people or nation are so misunderstood by the gen­eral public as the people of India. Their religious, social and political ideals, differing as they do from the ideals and creeds of Eastern civilization often seem incomprehensible to Occidental minds; and an insight into their social organization by one of their own race proves most interesting and enlightening. We were af­forded this privilege through the address of Mr. Boren, a native Hindoo, now enrolled in the U. of W. Somewhat handicapped by the foreign tongue, nevertheless, Mr. Boren delivered a pleasing discourse, portions of which were illustrated with slides. • • gt; • A TRAGEDY. One evening in the Dorm., while all was quiet (?) a Senior girl discovered in her room a mysterious looking box. Being frightened as to the contents, she gave a loud call for help. Girls came rushing from every part of the house and. wild-eyed and wondering, they filled the doorway and hall. "What is i t ? " some one shouted. "Take the lid off," cried an­other. "A mouse!" " A spider!" "A mouse!" "An old egg!" ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 37 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 37 suggested the panic-stricken girls, according to their experiences. No one was brave enough to venture to remove the lid. Some one suggested a broom and. securing it, Avent timidly toward the box, when the owner of the room interfered by shouting: "For mercy's sake! Don't you dare let it loose in this room!" So they proceeded to drag the cause of the disturbance from the room. As it approached the hall, the girls fled in terror, but one Senior, braver than her companions, remained. Gingerly picking up the box, she deposited it on a chair and also fled. By this time another of the brave eleven had recovered to such an extent, that with her usual quiet dignity, she slowly ap­proached the disturbing element of the evening. Surrounded by her awe-stricken and faint-hearted under­classmen, each ready to run at a moment's notice, she courage­ously, although carefully, raised the lid and the trembling specta­tors beheld a Safety pin! • • • TO EACH HIS NEED. (A Christmas Prayer, by Ella Higginson.) To the hungry, Lord, give food; To the cold, a cheerful fire; To the young man, a faith to keep; To the maid, her heart's desire. To the old, give memories; To youth, ideals fair; To him that, singing, fares alone, The stars and wide, sweet air. To the lonely, kindness, Lord; To the homeless one, a home; And unto him of the wandering foot, The long, wild road to roam. To the timid one, the mead, With daisies dappled o'er; But to the passionate-hearted, Lord, The ocean's surge and roar. Yea, mountains vast and high, Crowned with eternal snow; And thundering to the purple sea. The glacier's splendid flow. Unto each one his need, Though it be light or deep; And unto all in sorrow, Lord,— The blessed boon of sleep. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash A suit that fits best—that hangs right— that wears longest! The kind of a suit we can outfit YOU with here. If you are critical about your dress see us for your needs for this season. Now is the time to invest in a 1911 suit. SOPHOMORE Clothes for College Men •••••••• •••••••• •••• •••••••• ••••*••• •••••••• •••••••••••• •••• 1 FR0LI6H • GfWBELL GO., ING. | ••••••• •••••••• •••• :::: Clothiers and Haberdashers •••••••• •••• gt;••• •• •• •••• •••• I!:* 217 East Holly Street - - - 1305 Elk Street •••••••• •••••••••1•• ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Long Values-Short Profits Oar Success Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors Upstairs - - - Red Front Bldg THE BIO- FOUR Qlae I^ibboi) Baiter ©base S 3ar)borr/s Goffee Gold Medal FloCir S e a l 3bip* O y s t e rs Ring Us Up Wilson - Nobles- Barr Company O i H Y EM3 A Y ^ " B M B N ~? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,OWANES THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying Less Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 #2,000 $3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 i gt;5oo Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50 years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. N O R T H W E S T GRANITE St M A R B L E W O R K S All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS If you want the best Oranges on the market ask your grocer for the FAMOUS GOLD BUCKLE SUN-KIST ORANGES. We are wholesale dealers in green and dried ftuits. BelSingham Commission Co. 1221-1223 Railroad Ave. .." Bellingham WHATCOM FALLS MILL CO. Manufacturers LUMBER AND SHINGLES Bellingham . • . • Washington Ask Your Grocer for WHITE SWAN SHORTENING Why? Because it takes one-third less than any other shortenings. It con­tains no hog fat. Government inspected @arsler)S Pae^irjCJ ©o. ARRIVING DAILY NEW SPRING STYLES OF YOUNG MEN'S SUITS vJ rK O C 3 Jfc5 v*"* )L3 EX C3 V3 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • » • • • » » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE NEffl STORE QUALITY DRUGS, Prescription Dispensers, S High-Grade Stationery and Photo Goods * B B L L I N G H A M P H A R M A C Y f Main 167 New Mason Block 122 E. Holly A 167 Next to Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J Complete Housekeeping Outfits on Installments at Tl}e Jer)l5ir)s-5oys Go. • • • Furniture, Rugs, Ranges, Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils » •!• •!• Elk and Chestnut .' .' 10th and Harris Main 758 Home B 158 Palace ]\fleat Market TIERNEY BROS., Props. Wholesale and Retail Butchers and Jobbers 1310 Commercial Street Prompt attention given to all Phone Orders Bellingham, Wash We make a specialty of TIMBER LANDS and Northwest Washington FARM LANDS. If you are interested in buying farm land where every cent invested will grow dollars, write for further information WILLIAMS St KLUGB 1202 Elk Street, Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS "ADAIDS' STYLE SHOP" The Home of Good Clothes for Men and Young Men 126 East Holly, Cor. R. R. Ave. : : Bellingham Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELLINQHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROBDBR, Prest. P. P. HANDSCHY, Cashier WH. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B L L I N O H A M . IOASHINSTOH CAPITAL STOCK'. AND SURPLUS •260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials of business success, the Bel- 'lingham Business College has no peer either east or west. There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, success­ful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Lecture Course °f l91° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, APRIL 15 CHAMP CLARK, May 3 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SEASON TICKET S1.7S - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE IDEAL CLOTHING HOUSE L. VERSTANDIG, Prop. Clothier and Gent's Furnisher THE BUSY STORE 105 E Holly St. : : Bellingham THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE Agents for Sorosis A shoe that satisfies your pride at a price that doesn't hurt your purse. $ 3 . 5 0 $ 4 . 0 0 The Famous Shoe House R. R. Ave. and Hoiiy sts. SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day ioai Elk Street .• .• .• Both Phones 217 Phone your order to the ROYAL DAIRY CO. Milk, Cream. Ice Cream, FOR ' Butter, Eggs and Cheese M46 A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail StfELip RfiD HEAVY Hfl$EMfl$E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E N O T I CE MONT GOME RY'S I s iloe plaee to bCiy yoCir FGel or get yo v TrGi)k;s b a i l e d • • PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS wo LL P I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery Our Bread is Waiting for You Lighter Bread—Whiter Bread—Better Bread—Enough Said "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending ^— gt;. * C \ W e t e a c h * gt;,tman. the Normal ar- f " -^-i I jy * //^-~—A--—^"^ Graham and Gregg range with us to ( )/\ J / // \ " \ Shorthand, Office take a course in X _ ^ / ^ - T x / ' S V ^ V ^ n ^a^j) "V* 1 Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- —{ jyVyw/fyjyTMjrSl/j I keeping and Fine writing, Bookkeep- V —^^/r/IZ'€- lt;? gt;* LSS C£S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ ^^\/ / Send for Catalogue ^v^ ^^^^ Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Wesferr) Qciie^ 3 b o e Phone Main 515 I S J J G P Q I P W OPl^S 205 Chestnut Street Between Elk and Railroad Avenue E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 .' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street • - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS I Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1S95 (F =^v WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY 4 EXPRESS and DRAYING » BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. It W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 1 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Bellingham THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. L. MUNRO B. N. HASKBLI. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 R E C I A L-T^ e Liittle Student Photos 50c F gt;E:R Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 126V2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 GET IT AT THE f^ed Cross Pharmacy WE SAVE YOU MONEY 214 West Holly St. .* .' Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxv] ---------- WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellinghatn, Washington Second Semester Opens Monday, Jan. 30, 19it New classes will be organized in more than sixty different subjects General Advantages Offered: Four modern buildings; a home for young ladies; gymnasium and ath­letic field; four general courses of study; privileges for lecture work; four grades of certificates and di­plomas; ten grades in practice school; courses offered in industrial subjects; courses offered for rural school teachers; moderate living ex­penses; opportunities to work for board. Tuition free. E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxvi] ---------- KAUFMAN BROS. ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE Have you attended the sale and availed yourself of this great op­portunity for procuring some high-class SUITS, COATS, SKIRTS, WAISTS, PETTICOATS, HATS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, GLOVES, Etc., for very little cost, and yet not reduce the high stand­ard quality WW $25 00 Excellent Tailored Suits $ 9 65 30 00 Fine Quality Tailored Suits... 13 65 40 00 Our Finest Tailored Suits 16 65 25 00 Heavy Long Coats 6 75 30 00 Heavy Mixture Coats 10 00 15 00 One-Piece Cloth Dresses 5 00 You are Welcome.—"Quality, Satisfaction, and Low Prices," is Our Motto KAUFMAN BROS.PPPPP </mods>
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- 1908_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Cover ---------- The Messenger Senior issue June 1908 Bellingham .....Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Tenth school year OPENS SEPT. 8TH, 1908 The daily program for the c
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Show more1908_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Cover ---------- The Messenger Senior issue June 1908 Bellingham .....Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Tenth school year OPENS SEPT. 8TH, 1908 The daily program for the coming year will include several new subjects. Among these will be a new department in Domestic Economy.The work will iinclude courses in cooking and sewing. '$60$ tiite second • * EDENS HAM, offers an attractive cultured home for young ladies. Completion of the new science annex will provide excellent laboratory facilities for all science work, in­cluding laboratories for drawing and manual training. * Certificates and diplomas may be issued at the close of any quarter of the school year. Students may enter in September or Febru­ary and find regular work. Expenses are reduced to the minimum. Il­lustrated catalogue will be mailed free. E. T. nATHES, Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE frMcHUGH Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods BELLINQHAM. WASH. Attend Our 20 per cent Discount Sale Everything in the Store Re­duced. Nothing Reserved As this Sale is likely to be called off at any moment, we advise you to hurry I ., I For Modern Hethods in Showing lien's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Hart, Schaffner Harx Clothing for flen The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PHONE MAIN aasi BIRNEY GOODHEART Surgery, Diseases of Women and X-Ray Work a Specialty Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg Residence Residence Phone Dr. Goodheart— Both Phones Dr. Birney Main 146 Main 1072—Home A 102 lt;;i,nspt • / o f f i c e gt; M a i n ,634 Automatic • I °fficf' A 9+1 Sunset. J R e s i d e n c e i M a i n 2889 Automatic. | R e s i d e n c e i A 94» 24-35 DAYLIGHT BLOCK, ELK STREET DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted. Office Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BEDLINOHAM, WASHINGTON DR. KIRKPATRICK SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN SUNSET BUILDING Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone Main 3243 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Home A 835 Res. Telephone Mam 943. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM. Rooms 313-314 Sunset Bldg. WASHINGTON ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS • EATON-HURLBUT'S « mas t gt; ffi ELEGANT STATIONERY."™, M For Prescriptions, Sick Room Supplies, or Druggists Sundries, see us first. Our stock is the largest and most complete in the city. Take advantage of our free delivery system. • GRAHAM MUNCH m OWL PHARMACY ^B _ _ „ „ , / Sunset, Main 556 Free Delivery truonss. -j | j o n l e gt; A 556 Anywhere Anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE MAIN 3074 BEUJNGHAM, WASH. Phone Main 400 Exchange Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENT/ST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Main 975 Lighthouse Block Residence Home A 16a Office Phone, Main 985 Home A 471 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. 6USSES ACCURATELY FITTEI HANN PHOTOGRAPHER SUNSET BLOCK Corner Elk and Holly. Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly St. entrance BellingHam. Washington MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG CEL COLLINS Watchmakers, Jewelers and Opticians — . Successors to GEO. E. LUDWIG J. C. F. COLLINS GEO. E. LUDWrG Watchmaker Optician Watchmaker and Mfg. Jeweler Errors of Refraction s ial 0 r d e r W o rk Properly Corrected of Every Description Telephone Main 770 311 West Holly Street Bellingbam, Wash. THE CAVE Good Candy is made fresh daily at The Cave, 1240 Elk Street TRY OUR BITTER SWEETS W. G. MORGAN, PROPRIETOR W. E. TERRILL ^ f ^ / S / N f W Successor to c r n r U U c tx H. GEORGB Best family trade solicited. Fresh Vegetables and Fruits always on hand Holly Street, near Elk Bellingham, Wash. FOR VACATION TIME Materials for BatHing Suits «« " Outing Suits " Boating Suits all Kinds V a c a t i o n Costumes A l s o T e n n i s S h o e s , Parasols, etc ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BUSINESS COLLEGE BELLINQHAM, WASH. Summer School, Affording an opportunity to Normal Students to take a Special Course in BooKKeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Penmanship and Correspondence Full information upon request WILSON'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Phones: M 786, A 684 Holly Street T H E — Bellingham Herald The only paper north of Seattle taking the complete leased wire service of the Associated Press. The only paper north of Seattle owning and operating a Hoe Press. : : : : : : ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. j INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs-no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. § BYRON GROCERY CO. I \ Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 L 5 Home A 202 5 J 1207 Elk Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. | FINEST STATIONERY CHAS. W. PEASLEE IMPERIAL PERFUMES PHONS MAIN 1QQ J . W. W H A L EY Insurance, Real Estate, Loans "We go on your Bond" BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS f^% %*%*%%«*%*%%«*%%*%'»%'' THE LEADER Smartest Fashions in Women's Wear FROM the Fashion Centers of the world we have gathered the most complete stock of Women's Wear­ing Apparel ever shown by a Bellingham store. :: Our showing of Women's and Misses' Tailored Suits, Skirts, Coats, Rain Coats, Waists, Cos­tumes and Millinery, is representative of the best thoughts and ideas of the most renowned Fashion Designers. It is extensive and varied as becomes our great Ready-to- Wear Section, where the largest business m women's apparel centers. No matter how high you place your fashion ideas, nor how acute your economical ideas may be, it is only natural that "The Leader," in its position of pre-eminence, should and will meet them in a manner most gratifying to you. We invite you to come and see the show. lt; %%*%*% gt; %%*%*%- lt;%**%*%*/%*^ J. W. ROE R. LAMONT Telephones, Main 130 Home, A 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE LAMONT, Props. Home Furnishers Complete Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS We pay particular attention to the accounts of Normal Students. Bring in your checks and we will cash them without charge. : : Northwestern National Bank BELLI NGH AM. - WASHINGTON MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. Tf?e ^ioden? Hardware Store Phones: Pacific Main 25 ,XT^T* A »* Home A 225 BELLINGHAM HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEM WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. GHAS. G. TURNER. Man. CLOVER BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [a] ---------- DEDICATION We, the Class of '08, gratefully dedicate this issue of the Normal Messenger to our beloved class teachers, Mrs. Daisy Nettleton and Mr. A. N. Thompson. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [b] ---------- ^§s# MRS. DAISY NETTLETON MR. A. N. THOMPSON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [c] ---------- S C H O O L C O L O R S: B l u e a n d \x73nite; I S C H O O L Y E L L: S k o o k u m T u r n Tu-m, PClujsii "Wet "Wa., B e l l i n g t i a m lSlorm.a.1, R.a.1 Ra.1 K.a.1 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [d] ---------- TH,% FACULTY From left to right, Standing: Miss Sperry. Mr. Bond, Miss Gray, Dr. Matties, Miss Revetle, Mr. Epley, Miss Dawson, Miss Barnes, Miss Hogle, Miss Beebe, Miss heConte, Miss Cribbs, Miss Montgomery, Miss Jensen, Miss McBride. Sitting: Mr. O'Sullivan, Mr. Stone, Mr. Thompson, Miss Drake, Miss'Moore, Mrs. Nettleton, Mr. Deerwester, Mr. Forrest, Mr. Routine. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [x] ---------- FACULTY. MISS DAWSON— Her winsome ways and manners ever please. She wields the saw and plane with graceful ease. MR. BOND— Staunch friend and true to every worthy cause, In science and in sports, he wins applause. MR. FORREST— We wish we had your stories bound in calf, The theorems we may forget, but not the laugh. MR. EPLEY— Though chemistry and physics win him fame, His interests are more than tongue can name. MR. ROMINE— Jack of all sciences, he can much impart, Bugs, flowers, rocks, and girls he knows by heart. MISS GRAY— If all the girls were like the Seniors gay— To be the Dean of Women, would be play. MRS. NETTLETON— Life is sweeter, truer, better for her presence here, Her gracious influence inspires far and near. MR. THOMPSON— A practical school man of high dgree. He rules the training school with equity. MISS BARNES— In Physiology and Psychology she's smart, She knows about the brain—yes, and the heart. MISS HOGLE— She with her artistic view, Should paint her Juniors with a greener hue. MISS SPERRY— Had Browning lived, he might apall, The Seniors by explaining "Saul." MISS MOORE— The muses have endowed her with an art, She sings and rivals e'en the larks. MISS LE CONTE— Witty, audacious and jolly—then vexed, You really never know what's coming next. MISS CRIBBS— She teaches Rhetoric, but many things can do, A friend to every "First Year," she proves true. MR. DEERWESTER— Were patience only left to rule the land, He'd be the first to take his stand. MR. STONE— Latin, German and English, too. You must know these facts e're you get thru. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xi] ---------- MISS BEEBE— So dainty and petite, yet wise as fair, In mathematics none with her compare. MISS JENSEN— Earnest and helpful ever true and kind, A critic more sincere you'll seldom find. MISS DRAKE— A cheery nature and a winning smile, Makes life worth living, and work worth while. MISS MONTGOMERY— "To know her is to love her," so say we, For just and true and kind of heart is she. MISS WILSON— She has a merry wit, she's clever, too— But woe to her whose book is overdue. MISS McBRIDE— Her patience is unlimited, her manner always bright, For general information and assistance she's all right. DR. MATHES— Hail to our chief whose earnest efforts tend, To make our school the best in all the land. MR. O'SULLIVAN— This brilliant class in Sociology, Will soon be changed to "Ancient History." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [e] ---------- Egj! mm Pi •Pt m ALMA WILLS— "And still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew." GRACE BARRETT— "Ever gathering- wisdom, that to others she might give." GERTRUDE PETERSON— II "A mother's pride, a father's joy. 1 SARA COCKRAN— "Rich in' saving common sense.' IONE CANFIELD— "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." MERRIE McGILL— "The warmth of genial courtesy, The calm of self reliance." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [f] ---------- DOROTHY JENNINGS— "Learn, nor account the pans; dare, never grudge the throe!" WINNIFRED WALTER— "There was a soft and pensive grace, A cast of thought upon her face." TILLIE HENRY— "A merry heart doth good like a meSicine." STELLA FOWLER— "Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds were in her very look." MABEL OSGOOD— "We grant although she has much wit, She's very shy in using it." BETH SHOEMAKER— "Her glossy hair was clustered o'er a brow Bright with intelligence and fair and smooth." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [g] ---------- RAY SMITH— "A rose among thorns." EDNA KERR— "A good heart is a letter of credit. MARTHA WELTON— "Bright gem instinct with music. MINNIE DOW— "All mankind doth love a lover.' JANE WILSON— "Wearing all that weight Of learning lightly as a flower. MARTHA WITTER— "True as the dial to the sun." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [h] ---------- MAUDE WHIPPLE— "She is so constant, and so kind." MAZIE MOORE— "She is a bonny wee thing.' MAY COPELAND— "Such a merry, nimble, stirring spirit." LOUISE WALKER— "Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever." GLADYS KRIETER— "Ready in heart and ready in hand." KATE WOOD— "She is most fair, and there unta Her life doth rightly harmonize." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [i] ---------- '•"'Sfpl* ETHEL. REVELLE— "The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good." LOUISE MILLER— "Free without boldness, Meek without a fear." AMY HARNED— "Let us, then, be up and doing." ALICE SCHUHMAKER— "In the bright lexicon of youth, there is no such word as fail." CARRING PETERSON— "Great feelings hath she of her own, Which lesser souls may never know." SADIE FASKEN— "A friendship that like love is warm." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [j] ---------- INEZ WYNN— "An unborn grace that nothing lacked Of culture or appliance." ABIGAIL ARNSTON— "So sweet the blush of bashfulness Even pity scarce can wish it less." GRACE HEDGER— "From the crown of her head to the sole of her foot, she is all mirth." ANABEL NOBLE— "Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in woman." AGNES MORRISON— "I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [k] ---------- EVA MCDONALD— 'She knows something of every­thing and everything of something." LUCY BAYTON— "Give me a look, give me a face, That makes simplicity a grace." LILLIAN ARKE— "Happy am I; from care I'm free! Why ar'n't they all contented like me?" MYRTLE WRIGHT— "She doth little kindnesses Which most leave undone." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE, 1908 gt; SENIOR CLASS. Officers. President, Tillie M. Henry. Vice-President, Ethel P. Revelle. Secretary-Treasurer, Alma Wills. Sergeant-at-Arms, Ray Smith. Motto: "Cape diem." Colors: Crimson and white. Flower : Red carnation. Yell: Karo! Kero! Kiro! Kee! Senior! Senior! Rah! Rah! Ree! Karo!! Kero! Flippity Flop! Senior! Senior! We're on top! COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM. Sunday, June 7 Baccalaureate Sermon Dean Henry L. Southwick, Emerson College. Boston. Monday, June 8 Contest in Declamation and Debate Normal School Students. "Tuesday, June 9. Class Play Senior Class. Wednesday, June 10 Athletic Exhibition Normal School Students. Wednesday, June 10, 8:15 P. M Alumni Reception Thursday, June 11 Annual Commencement Prof. Herbert G. Lull, University of Wash­ington. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [2-3] ---------- S E N I O R NAME. Lillian Arke Abigale Arnston Lucy Bayton Grace Barrett lone Ganfield May Copeland Sara Cochran Minnie Dow Stella Fowler Sadie Fasken Grace Hedger Tillie Henry Amy Harned Gladys Krieter Edna Kerr Dollie Jennings Mazie Moore Merrie McGill FAVORITE STUDY 3:30 Gym. Class Sociology? "Man in the case" Froebel School Ad. Manual Tr.? Oral Expression Child Study Palmistry U. S. Geography A New Slang Phrase Sch. Hygiene Teaching Drawing Stars Thesis English History Novels Drawing Eva McDonald Louise Miller Anabel Noble Agnes Morrison Erika Nordburg Mabel Osgood Gertrude Peterson Carring Peterson Ethel Revelle Ray T. Smith Louise Walker. Winn Walter Martha Welton Beth Shoemaker Alice Schumaker Maude Whipple Jane Wilson Alma Wills Kate Wood. Inez Wynn Myrtle Wright Martha Witter Bugs Sawing Wood Athletics Lingual Athletics "Fill" of Ed. Writing Plans Boyology Teaching Library Prof, of Sportology Hasn't Any Teenys Pestalozzi Doctors P. C. Methods Everything Yarns Man. Tr. Fashions Geology U. S. History History of Music? F A V O R I T E S FAVORITE PASTIME FAVORITE SAYING Early Rising "Go On" Studying Sociology "Oh, Dear" Killing Snakes "Oh ! ! !" Public Speaking "It Makes Me Weary" Writing Letters "Hec" Rushing "I Aimed to Do It" Light Housekeeping "Listen to That." Flirting "Goshy" Spooning "Oh Joy" Selling Peanuts "My Goodness Gracious" Hunting Snaps "The Worst I Ever Gazed On" ! Calling Class Meetings "Like a-that" Traveling "Golly" Pub. History Outlines "I'd Like to Say" Changing Room-mates "Rats" Bridge Walking "Oh, I Don't Know" Roller Skating "Heavens to Betsy" Chewing the Rag "Fiddle Sticks, Here Top" mmmmmmmpl:. Bugs Visiting Music Stores Clairvoyant Smiling "Hunting a Husband" "Trying to Get Fat" Younger Brother Talking Saying "No" Raising Whiskers Peddlin' Winks Operatic Singing Killing Time Giving Up Her Room Jollying Keeping Quiet Pumping Pasting Looking Pretty Dress Making Raising a Rumpus Gazing Around "Oh Bugs" "Just Dandy" "?" "You Don't Say" "My!" "I'm Scared to Death" "Darn Fool of a Business" "Dear Me" "Oh Poodle Dogs" "Now Girls" "About Two Shakes" "Land a Cotton" "Splendiferous" "Du Tell" 'Wouldn't That Rattle Your Slats' "Nothing" "Glory Be" "?»» "Hasn't Any" "Glo-ree" "Well! !" "Dear Me" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger CLASS PROPHECY. The "Scopus" is a machine that has been invented for revealing future events. A pho­tograph and a large amount of imagination are the essential features of the instrument. Naturally ones thots would enter upon that which has been brought very forcibly upon their lives and as we gaze into the luminous-depths of the magic sphere a picture of the Normal passes into view. Hurriedly the inte­rior is brought before us, and in the gymnasium, presiding with all the dignity of former days, we see Mr. Smith, endeavoring to teach some awkward student the "swing" of the polka step. The room that always brought that sleepy, tired feeling to the heads of '08 Senior* next comes into view. As of yore, Mr. 0 'Sulli­van is walking the floor and expounding So­ciology, but there is another figure in the pict­ure. Owing to the increased size of his classes, caused by flunking so many Seniors, Mabel Os­good has been chosen as his assistant. From the old wormroom, where students have wasted so many precious hours, the scene changes to the Oral Expression Department, on the third floor. Can it be? Yes, it certainly is Miss Cockran teaching bodily expression and dra­matic reading. Now the "Scopus" shifts a little and settles upon Edens Hall. We see a sunny-haired wom­an bustling among the pots and pans. Just as she is in the act of serving up hash for luncheon we recognize Gertrude Peterson. The Scopus-then passes to the dining-room, where we find Myrtle Wright presiding in the capacity of Dean. As we are still gazing at the above sight in astonishment the vision changes. A business portion of Second avenue in San Francisco is-brought to view and the sight of the Scopus seems fixed on two large buildings. Upon • closer examination of one we can read the fol­lowing names: Arnston, Moore Wood— Daily Publishers of Funny Paper and Fashion Books. The interior of the other building ier ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 revealed. Over the door of a private office we read the following: Manager of Consolidated Telephone Co., and within sits our old friend Carring Peterson. We are not astonished, for we remember her wonderful ability to talk. How different the scene! A peaceful valley on the banks of Squalicum creek. A small, withered old lady in a faded calico dress is feeding a flock of white chickens. But what strange motions! The machine seems to draw nearer. The mystery is solved, for we recog­nize Grace Barrett teaching rythm to her charges. As the vision fades away a scene of a dif­ferent nature is brought to view. A large crowd seems gathered around a group of people. "We watch closely, for the people seem to be singing. Then we see that the principal char­acter is the second Maud Ballington Booth, assisted by her famous quartet. As the Scopus draws nearer we recognize our old classmate Amy Harned, and the quartet no others than Martha Welton, Sadie Fasken, Enda Kerr and Maude Whipple. As the crowd passes up the street we see two familiar faces in the door of a very fash­ionable establishment. Over the door these names appear: Arke Noble, Up-to-Date Hairdressing and Manicuring. We must follow the famous Amy Harned to the opera house, where she is to deliver a lect­ure in behalf of her cause. Imagine our sur­prise when we see Beth Shoemaker presiding at the ticket office. The vision of the "Scopus" seems blurred for a time, but as it clears we see the pleased crowd leaving the theater. The crowds pause to look upon a queer old woman, for they are reading a sign on the basket she carries. It reads: '' Hot Tamales Scientifically Prepared.'' She seems to be doing a good business, too. The Scopus draws nearer and this old lady proves to be Eva McDonald. Another picture appears. It is a farm for taking care of stray cats. The matrons of the establishment, for they are all on the porch, are ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger three persons perfectly familiar to us. They are three former classmates, Merrie McGill, Dollie Jennings and Gladys Krieter. The Scopus seems to be moving along a country road. What is that strange looking vehicle gliding along? It is an automobile loaded down with school children. Bustling among them we see May Copeland, and at the driver's seat, attired in automobile garb, sits Louise Walker. As the carriage vanishes in the distance we read the sign on the back: "School Children Taken to and From School. Round Trip, 5c. M. Copeland, Mgr. L. Walker, Chauffeur." Our curiosity is aroused and we gage the machine again on the automobile. It has stopped in front of an Orphans' Home. There at the gate stands Minnie Dow, saying good­bye to her little charges. We persume that she is the matron. In the background we can see Stella Fowler and from her dress we know that she must be a "Sister of Charity." Then the sphere vibrates with color. It is a wedding. No common affair is this, but it is the wedding of lone Canfield and the Italian Duke Signore Petritta Degnotti Raymondi-patrius, second in line for his father's title. This comes to an end as the bridal procession leaves the church, and now a new scene comes before our eyes. It is the crowded streets of New York city. The "Scopus" settles upon one figure going up the street. The vision is so clear that we can read the name—"Inez Wynn, Agent for Patent Eggbeaters," on her suit case. We follow her into a drug store and as she reads the city directory we notice a look of surprise come over her face. This interests us and we read the following names and professions over her shoulder: Martha Witter, President of Humane Society; Jane Wilson, Instructor at Idlewilde Skatmg Rink; Erika Nordberg, Teacher of Dancing and Fancy Steps. Another picture appears. The machine seems to be clouded with sand, but gradually ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 clears and the interior of a grocery in Pasco ia before us. In one corner of the room a small lady, whom we recognize as Alma Wills, is demonstrating the quality of Heinz' Pickles. In the bookkeeper's stall sat a little figure and as she straightens up we recognize Ethel Re-velle. From this quiet scene we turn to one far across the water. In a beautiful home on the Rhine we find our friend Lucy Bayton, happily married to the son of Paderewski. What is this the Scopus is focused upon? It is Dot Island, with Louise Miller and Wini­fred Walter, the happy owners of a summer home there. The Scopus also reflects across the bay and we see Alice Shumaker, happily married and living on a ranch near Edison. Now the Scopus takes us to the Northland and centers on a little schoolhouse. Out in the yard near it we see a group of little Indians, and romping with them, her face lit with that well-remembered smile, we recognize Agnes Morrison. The vision ends, for 'tis night and the Scopus has lost its power of illumination. Many years have gone by, but still the Scopus has not passed out of existence. As a machine for revealing future events it has never been equalled and, having been used by many people, has become very famous, as well as the invent­ors. You cannot pick up a paper without read ing of the wealth of the "Scopus Manuffactor­ing Co." Under the careful direction of the in­ventors, Grace Hedger, Manager, and TUIie Henry as auctioneer the Scopus has proven to be a great "seller." In behalf of those interested in matters or the future we would advise all before placing money and confidence in the hands of impostors to consult the reliable firm of the "Scopus Man­ufacturing Co." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [l] ---------- DR. EDWARD T. MATHES President Bellingham State Normal School ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [m] ---------- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. IRISH Co., q # g | | | | | i a 1311 Railroad Avenue EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Literary . Art Commencement Notes Locals Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the first of every month. All copy must be in the hands 01 the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VII. JUNE, 1908 No. 8 THE NORMAL COLLEGE. There is an ever increasing demand for the Normal College, a school to combine collegiate work with actual normal training, and prepare teachers both for high school work and broader work in the grades. No subject can be well taught in which the teacher has not covered immeasurably more ground than the pupil or student is expected to cover, and thereby gained a proper perspective, -without which successful instruction cannot be given. ALMA WILLS MERRIE P. McGILL INEZ WYNN 3THEL REVELLE TILLIE HENRY -GRACE HEDGER RAY SMITH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger The educational standard for teachers is being gradually raised. There was a time when it mattered very little whether or not a teacher was a Normal graduate. Now, in all the cities and towns, large or small, Normal, or College, or University graduates are preferred, while in the majority of places special preparation is required, and College or University graduates often rank above the Normal. A school which is founded and carried on primarily for pedagogical purposes cannot help but be the institution in which students can best prepare for the profession of teaching. In the Normal College they can do the work, as in the University ot College, which they prefer and for which they are best fitted and at the same time receive the training for which the Normal school now stands. Many of the leading states support their Normal Colleges. Let us change our Belling-ham State Normal to Bellingham Normal Col­lege. Altho we are the youngest of the three schools, yet are we the largest and the leading Normal of "Washington. We are in the oldest and most thickly pop­ulated portion of the state. The natural sur­roundings are of unusual beauty and the cli­mate is healthful and pleasant. The summer school can be comfortably, therefore profitably carried on. All these things, together with the higher standard of learning, will tend to in­crease the ever growing attendance of the school. Let us look forward to the time when this change shall be brought about and our Belling­ham Normal College be a leading institution which represents a high standard of scholar­ship and efficient preparation to enter the teaching profession. In this the last number of the Messenger we Seniors bid farewell to the school building, with its multitudinous rooms, halls, corridors and crypts, which we have wearily traversed during our one day duty as office girl; to the campus, with its velvety verdure and inviting knoll. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 "We bid farewell to our beloved principal and faculty members who have so wisely and kindly directed our faltering footsteps; and to the other classes, especially the Juniors, who have regarded us always with grateful respect and all due reverence, sorrowing that all the dear and familiar associations will be ours no more, but rejoicing that we are free to strive, to work and, if so we will, to succeed. JUNIOR CLASS. On the hills or near the brine, Here's to the class of 1909. Yell: Huli!Huli!Huligan! Huli!Huli!Ha! Juniors! Juniors! Rah! Rah! Rah! Officers. A. D. Foster, President. Morton Clark, Vice-President. Maude Westcott, Secretary. Roy Goodell, Treasurer. Leon Corey, Seargeant-at-Arms. A Bit of Junior Advice: If you strike a thorn or rose, If it hails, or if it snows, Go on! 'Taint no use to sit and whine, Just because it ain't our time. Butt right in and keep a tryin'. Go on! When you tumble from the top, And from school you wish to stop, Go on. Suppose you're down in every class, And you're sure that you won't pass, Go on. When it looks like all is up, Drain the sweetness from the cup. Go on. When the fever of the Spring ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger Makes you loath the bells that ring, Just think how the Juniors sing, Go on. W. W. W. FOURTH YEARS. Motto: "Vincunt qui se posse putant." Colors: Crimson and silver gray. Flower: Scotch thistle: Yell: Walla! Gazook! Gazook! Gazook! Walla! Gazook! Gazenn! We're the best of all the rest! The class of Nineteen Ten! Officers. Nellie Tegland, President. Cecelia Stroup, Vice-President. Irma Whittier, Secretary-Treasurer. Lucetta McKecknie, Seargeant-at-Arms. The Fourth Tear Class of 1910.v The Fourth Year Class is the baby class of the school, consisting of only sixteen members. But in spite of this they have not disgraced their colors. By making the best of themselves and their numbers they have been a living dem­onstration of the fact that quality and not quantity is essential for success. The secret of whatever measure of success has been attained by them is—unity of purpose and loyalty to the class. The confidence and support necessary to the highest success of any organization has been given us by bur beloved class teachers. Class Teachers— Miss Belle Sperry. Mr. E. A. Bond. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [n] ---------- JUNIORS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [o] ---------- wmm S*^ftM' wass FOURTH YEARS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [p] ---------- THIRD YEARS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [q] ---------- SECOND YEARS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [r] ---------- FIRST YEARS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Class Members— Liela Allen. Zella R. Blackbirn. Emelie L. Chabot. Charlotte J. Cloud. Harriet M. Clouston. Ruth Easterbrooks. Gertie A. Hoover. Gwendolyn M. Crandal. Lucetta M. McKecknie. Clare E. McLean. Alice Pence. Cecelia V. Stroup. Ragnild Thoen. Nellie M. Tegland. Irma Whittier. Laura V. Wiley. THIRD YEARS. Yell: M D C C C C X I V I C T O R Y M D C C C C X I Third Years! Colors: White and green. "Small," did you say? Yes, small, but oh my! We do constitute the smallest class in school in numbers, and don't even pay taxes on one remnant of the remnants of this school which we call the Normal boys. But we have navigated quite successfully without them, and much is due to the cautions steering of our class teachers, Miss Beebe and Prof. Forrest. There has always been a mutual under­standing between the members of our class, but we never knew before that it was termed "mental tel-e-pathy" till the proclamation was read at the May Festival. We bid you a fond farewell and hope to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger meet you next year as "Fourth Years." The Normal has a little class, A class of might and main. We number twenty girls in size, And hail Queen Lura 's reign. Glass Officers. Olive Kale, President. Pal Arnold, Vice-President. Olive Watson, Secretary. Lura Jayne, Treasurer. Olive Maxson, Sergeant-at-Arms. Harriet Mendenhall, Yell Master. SOPHOMORES, OR SECOND YEARS. Kiro! Kiro! Zis, boom, bah! Sophomores, Sophomores, Rah! Rah! Rah! Power, ability and the accomplishment of great things depend upon union and harmony— a united effort. The Sophomore Class realize the truth of the above fact. It has been their one great principle throughout the year and it has been the measure whereby an enviable record has been established. As the Sophomores look back over the past year and recall the numerous happy gatherings of their numbers—the jolly beach parties that they've had without the expense of "renting a hall" they mutually regret to see the day when they must separate. But those who will again be students of this institution next year and will know the principle upon which success is founded, as formulated by the Sophomore Class of 1908. The following are a few of the happenings of the year 1908: September—Sophomore Class organized. October—Sophomores capture Junior pen­nant. November—Some half hundred Juniors steal a few pumpkin pies from one of the Sophomore girls. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 December—Juniors unsuccessfully attempt to raid a Sophomore party. January—Junior Class hung in effigy by Sophomores. February—Sophomores relieve Juniors of six gallons of expensive punch. March—The great literary production. "Who Are the Sophomores?" April—Juniors request that there be less class spirit. May—Sophomores threw their strength to the Third Years and elected the May Queen, the Juniors supporting their candidate with the liberal contribution of 8 l-3c apiece. FIRST YEARS. Rickety! Rackety! Ziss! Boom! Bah! We're the First Years! Rah! Rah! Rah! Officers. Kate Davis, President. Earl Forrest, Vice-President. Gertrude Perry, Secretary. Ellen Nickell, Treasurer. The "Sophus" have their parties, And the Third Years, too, While the Fourth Years and the Juniors Spat and fight. But the Seniors and the First Years, With a noble purpose true, Seem to have the happy medium, "We're in the right." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger / T ^ T \ M \ | lt;OC\VO«\ I TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES. Do not lay your hands on the Training School children. You may get worse than that laid on you. "Train the children up in the way they should go" and it won't hurt you to walk that way once in a while. Don't put ink in the inkwells. Leave that for the children to fill with waste paper and pencil shavings. When you hear that there is to be a caller in the Training School have a written lesson. It will save your reputation. Rise early on Monday and honor thy Super­visor at his meeting, that thy day may be short in the Training School and thy A's many. Raise the windows and you'll raise Cain— Mr. Lemach. If you wish to know how to teach "Amer­ica" in strictly up-to-date style apply to Miss Drake. Do not try to do the critic teachers or they'll do you. Long consultations with the Supervisor have already been shown to be profitable. The affections of the Training School boys need careful training—leave that to the critics. The following is a good recipe for a school­room atmosphere: The night before go to such a play as "Cupid at Vassar," where they sing "The Poppy and the Pink;" come home and get ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Plate [s] ---------- EDENS HALL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 -at least four hours sleep! rush through classes; go to assembly, where they sing such songs as "Pt.as and Onions," and race to your class­room, and when you reach the class you will have a perfect atmosphere. We could give you more advice, but " a word to the wise is sufficient." GLASS WILL. We, the Senior Class of Bellingham State Normal, State of Washington, do make and publish and declare this instrument as for and to be our last will and testament, as follows: First—We order and direct that all our just debts be paid. Second—To the Junior Class we do hereby will and bequeath the Senior seats in the audi­torium; our Sociology grades, together with the grader; our Friday afternoon freedom, Black Monday morning, all Senior boys except Mr. Smith, Miss Wilson's assistance in writing theses, our class unity, provided they keep it intact; History of Music and notebooks—as they are of no practical value. Third—To the Fourth Years: The Seniors' year of fun (because " I t ' s such a snap to be a Senior"). Fourth—To the Third Years: Sehome Hill —provided they climb it once a week. Fifth—To the Second Years: Leap Year, with all its rights and privileges. Sixth—To the First Years: Our support, dignity and experience. Sevent—To Dr. Mathes: A loyal support in the state. Eighth—To the Dramatic Club: Miss Gray's shawl. Ninth—To Miss LeConte: The heating ap- lt; paratus. Tenth—Our best wishes for a happy future* Eleventh — To Miss Montgomery: Our spoons—those that were on Mr. Thompson's door—for Hard Scrabble. Twelfth—If any legatees above named shall. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger in any way or manner, either directly, or indi­rectly, contest or cause to be contested, this our last will and testament, or any part or parts thereof, then and thereupon we hereby revoke and declare null and void any legacy herein given and bequeathed to such legatees so con­testing this our last will and testament, or any part or parts thereof, and we give and bequeath the same to the other residuary legatees above named. Lastly—We do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint Mr. Faculty and Miss Faculty as our executors. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this day of June 11, A. D. 1908. (Signed) THE SENIOR CLASS. a ^ ^B ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 Student whose glances Fall on these pages, Turn from the sayings Of wits and sages, Pause, while the rapid Moments are fleeting; Pause, while we proffer The Seniors "Greeting." —Ex. The Seniors are glad to leave a member of their class as librarian for the coming year. Gertrude P lost her appetite somewhere between the Main Hall and the Dorm. It's quite large, and hence should not escape ob­servation. At the Choral Club concert Miss Moore swallowed a sixteenth rest. She sustained se­vere injury, but there are still hopes for her recovery. Miss Carrie Schuh is spending commence­ment week with Winifred Walter. Prof. Epley (in Agriculture)—Miss Junk, name the different classes of hens. Miss Junk—Well, there are laying hens and setting hens. Break! Break! Break! On thy cold gray stones Oh sea! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 20 ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger Broke! Broke! Broke! That's what's the matter with me! A SENIOR Everyone enjoyed the visit of the eight battleships, a few weeks ago. Miss Fowler: Mr. Goodell, have you a piece of string? Mr. Goodell: No, but I have a match. Miss Fowler: No, thank you. I'm not looking for a match. The Seniors and young men of the school spent a very pleasant evening with Dr. and Mrs. Mathes on May 27. Adapated to Mr. Romine: There was an old ''prof" who said, "Where Can I get some good dope for my hair ? "What is left I must cherish, or surely 'twill perish, And then I'll be left in despair." During Vacation. Mr. Forrest and Mr. Deerwester will follow the carpenters' trade. Miss Hogle and Miss LeConte will visit at Columbia University, New York city. Miss Montgomery will retire to "Hardscrab-bble (?)". Miss Jenson is going home—Rolfe, Iowa. Miss Cribbs is going home—Oil City, Pa. Mr. Romine is going to the Bermuda Islands. Mr. Thompson—? ? ? ? ? ? ?— Miss Sperry will visit on the coast. Mr. Lemach is going to visit in Eastern Washington. Mr. 0'Sullivan is going to DO everybody. Here's One on the Seniors. Miss Dawson—What did you do with our supply of brass ? Miss Hoyle—Why, I distributed it among, the Seniors. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 21 ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 The following people are to be guests of the Seniors during commencement week: Mrs. G. H. Dow, Mrs. E. S. Whitmore, Mrs. Charles Revelle, Mrs. Kerr, Miss Clara Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hedger, Miss Lucille Darwin. The Faculty made the students happy by granting them two days' vacation May 21-22. Joe Hay ward (in Geo. test)—Yes, there are annual and bi-annual clouds. Miss Minnie LeSourd will attend the Uni­versity next year. L. W.—Well, Beth, what a grin! Beth S.—A regular Lohengrin, kid! Minnie D.—What's a philosopher? G. H.—One who loves man. Minnie D.—Then I'm one. Roger Williams and Miss Ella Thompson will be married in June. Mr. Romine—Mr. Stone, this girl wants some place to lay her head. I told her your shoulder was the softest spot I knew. Mr. Stone—Well, your head is the softest spot I know. Charles P. (sighing)—"Some may come and some may go, but I stay here forever." The Seniors spent a most enjoyable after­noon on their annual picnic at Mr. Jenkins Park, on Lake Whatcom. Minnie D. (in School Hygiene)—"Yes, thejr use cirrelated glass in the public schools." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 22 ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger It's So Sudden. Dollie J (looking at her card plate)—I'll soon have to have another plate made or add another name to this. Etiquette at Edens Hall. Get under the table to fold your napkin; it's not good form to fold it above the table. Do not leave the table before the rest; if you must go, take the table with you. Do not pick your teeth in the diningroom; do that in the parlor and throw your toothpick behind the davenport or piano. Do not pass things across the table; pass them under. Do not shout at the table; having no ears it can not hear you. Do not rest your elbows on the table; rest them on the floor. Do not come late to breakfast, it spoils the toast to keep it waiting. It is not considered good form at Edens Hall to have clean forks for the pie. Do not eat with your mouth open; the rest at the table may not find the view appetizing. Finally, do not make remarks about the food; people may think you are not ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page 23 ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 Subscribers! Take Notice! ! Look Out for The Senior Messenger* 1909. To be Cribbed, next year, by Juniors of '09, our enemies And Immediate Successors. Rich old jokes will be copped from the Sen­ior Messenger, '08. Striking stories and brill­iant literary articles will be swiped from Hick's Almanac, and other prominent features will bfr condensed from the school catalogue. "Subscribe early by way of Encouragement. •Do not mistake this for Quarterly Bulletin. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS I f i t I l l V l L Summer S u i t, Dress, or Costumes is right now, while assortments are in their prime and glory, before they are all picked over. We have all sorts of them, for any in or out-door function, in­cluding Graduating and Confirmation D r e s s e s The assortments here are very extensive, the styles individual, and the prices within reach of all. You are welcome to look over the showing at Kaufman Bros* College Brand Nobby Young Mens' Suits We give a B. S. N. S. Pennant with every $5 Purchase RED FRONT ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS F ~ R E E D E L I V E RY H. M. ARNOLD Co. Prescription Druggists Phone Main 2401 I Sunset Block Home A 954 | Holly and Elk Sts. BBUJNGHAM, WASHINGTON TRY GOODWINS ] D E L I C I O U S H O M E - M A DB Candies Ice Cream Sodas, and ! Ices Both Phones 133 West Holly COliUMBlA BAKERY Makers of the Best Bread and Cake Phone Main 984 1309 Elk St. ROBERT M. WEIHE, Prop. DAINTY LINE OF GIFT BOOKS "My Commencement," A Beautiful Souvenir Record Booh for Student* ON SALK AT SHERMAN'S no West Holly St. Bellingham, Washington ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE AMERICAN AND REVEILLE Bellingham's great Morning and After­noon newspapers. "Allday" circulation over 14,000. THe Sunday American-Reveille Bellingham's only Sunday Morning News­paper, 32 to 52 pages The publications of the American Print­ing Company cover the field morning, evening, Sunday and Weekly. The only sure mediums for reaching all the people of Bellingham and Northwestern Wash­ington. Subscription R.ates The daily American and Sunday American- Reveille, per month, 25c. The daily Reveille and Sunday American- Reveille, per month 50c. The daily American and Reveille and Sun­day American-Reveille, per month 60c. AGENTS WANTED F You can make 400 per cent profit or $36 per week. 16x20 Crayon Portraits 40 cents, Frames 10 cents. Sheet pictures one cent. New photo-colored stereoscopic views, one-half cent. No experience or capital required. 30 days' credit. Cat­alogue and Samples free. FRANK W. WILLIAMS COMPANY, 1208 W. Taylor St., Chicago, Illinois ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xv] ---------- Jenkins Transportation Co. THE RAMONA, Sl,akSe JW'hSatScomS's Fastest and er Boat : : : Between Silver Beach (White City), Geneva and RAMONA PARK RAMONA PARK, The most beautiful Picnic Grounds on the Lake Fine Dance Pavilion, Seats, Swings and Tables EVERYTHING FREE FARE 10c. For charter to any point on the Lake GEO. A. JENKINS, Phone Main 2712 Owner ; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE BIG BANK - « • We want all Normal Students to bring their checks to this bank where we will be pleased to cash them and extend any other favors possible. : : : First National Bank Capital $900,000.00 Corner Elk and Holly Sts. U N I T E D S T A T E S D E P O S I T A RY Blake Hardware Co. -WE SELL-SPORTING Fine, up-to-date Cutlery, Jack Knives Scissors. TELEPHONES : MAIN 35 HOME, A 435 108 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS College and School Emblems CLASS PINS FRATERNITY PINS BERENS' Jewelry and Optical House ENGRAVING FINE REPAIRING NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Correct Summer Shoes To dress your feet in the cor­rect covering for vacation and the summer months is a prob­lem easily solved, when you visit our store :: :: :: GEO. F. RAYMOND no EAST HOLLY ST. Cook with Gas Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. BAY AND HOLLY HOME B 111 SUNSET EXCHANGE 1 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS H. J. WELTI, Pmidtnt E. I . MORBAN, Cnhltr HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays Ar P e r Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly KERN'S L E A D I N G C O N F E C T I O N E R Y I N T H E C I T Y MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES AND OYSTERS 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUS/EST, BIGGEST, BEST Phone Main 126 Home A 738 CHAS. ERHOLM, Prop. MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 Home A 552 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELUNGHAM BECK CAFE Known as Davenport E. J. Beck, Prop. O. W. Neelands, Mgr. Patronage of Normal Students Solicited Dock Street . . . . BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L', W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 Home A 164 BELLINGHAM, WASH. VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. MANDSCHY, Cashier WH. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B L L I N Q H A U , CDASHINOTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS 3140,000.00 This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A' thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS •••••••••»••»•••••»•••»•••••••»••••• J. N. S E L B Y CO. ~ 207 WEST HOLLY ST. Keep constantly in stock full lines of School Supplies BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONEZ NE"A9U9 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET ° F O T O S We Make Photos of all kinds CABINET PHOTOS Our Specialty Good Work. Prices Reasonable S n d i S O I l S t V l O l O Opposite GrandVlieatre Phones: Main 989 Ao7t BELUNGHAM. WASH. JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR OROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELUNGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xx] ---------- / ADVERTISEMENTS KODAKS We Show You How Collins Co. Dru^odar#om, Telephone Main 1485 206 Bast Holly Street H. t,. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN i2 BellingHam, Wash. Larson's Livery Transfer Boarding, Feed and Sale Stables. Wood and Coal. Hacks at all hours. Heavy trucking. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Express and draying. Brick storage rooms. Cadillac automobiles for... hire. Ambulance on short notice. :: :: :: PHONES: SUNSET, MAIN 70; HOME, A 670 W. B. LARSON, MANAGER. - 1328-30 ELK STREET BUILDERS OF HOMES REAL ESTATE INSURANCE LOANS I IS W. HOLLY ST. BOTH PHONES 361 AGHItTS IIHAOINXS PIRH IN.SUftAflCH CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xxi] ---------- ahflflllnfrWffWWli NEW M MADEFi - IT BUILT Pi Pel n« m m k What pleasant mem of the summer will yours if you use a . IiodaK MP THEM mm ^^- ^M mmpi€tm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 June - Page [xxii] ---------- We Have a Good Thing for You Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes. $r - in America. They will fit with a new style that you have never met before. Their workmanship is the careful attention of 53 years of clothes knowledge. Can you think of any other maker or seller who can guarantee you as much ? And is it worth the little time a try-on takes? Come in and look. : : : ' : : : SUMMER SUITS $15 to $25 an Bmat Holly 8U BBLUNQHAM. Hannah Bloek WASHINGTONPPPPP
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- 1909_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing 1311 Railroad Avenue "Luck" is a very good word if you put a "P" before it ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA
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1909_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing 1311 Railroad Aven
Show more1909_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing 1311 Railroad Avenue "Luck" is a very good word if you put a "P" before it ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD - MARIEL REESE ) ALICE PEACOCK V - EDNA STAPLES ) MARYE SEXTON - MARGARET WALTON HENRV ROGERS - ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE MESSENGER STAPE it a vtry good word it yon put a "P" btfort it. —Anon. Editor Associate Literary Exchange Society Athletics - Locals GRACE HINMAN gt; . AMELIA FISKE •» RAY KNUDSON -. FLORENCE McKEAN V IVA XANGDON - gt; LUCY FOWLER • - VALE NIXON •» HARRY HEATH [- - JANET EVERETT gt; W. T. MEYER Calendar Alumni Jokes Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December n, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. IX. October, 1909 No. 1 Blest is the man of high ideals Who fails today, tomorrow, and for days to come, But never lowers standards, nor surrenders to defeat, Till hand and foot, till eye and ear, Till vocal chord and tongue, Till mind and heart are disciplined And all abilities of body and soul Are marshaled by the Will And move onward to the drum-beats of perfecton. Once again we come to the opening of another school year. It rests with us whether or not the year is to be a pleasant one, whether or not it is to be a profitable one. Let. us not be knockers with our eyes open for the faults, and blind to the good that is all around us. Let us rather help things along by our good will. Let us work when we work, but don't, on the other hand, let us forget the play—and when we play to. put our whole energy into it. Liye in the sunshine out of doors as well as in books. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER The sound of saw and hammer has ceased and we are left to the joyful possession of our new Science Annex. It is a pleas­ure truly to work in the light, cheery rooms. Small beginnings sometimes have larger endings, and that may well be said of the Normal. The modest building with which it started has been added to until the present structure has come. The grounds, also, have been improved: shrubs have been set out, and new cement walks built, and stationary arc lamps installed. Have you subscribed for The Messenger? If not, may we ask why? Do you expect to have a real live paper in a dead or sleeping community ? We want the paper to have the best year of its history, but we need your help and support. Hand in your subscription. Praise the paper to your friends, contribute to its contents and boost for us all you can. We need, we must have the co-operation of every one. UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY. (A Vacation Song.) Under the turquoise sky, Letting the world go by, While mind and body stay the quest Of vain ambition, I would rest— A child on Mother Nature's breast— Par from the noisy haunts of men, Compelling calls from tongue and pen, In some remote sequestered glen, Under the turquoise sky. Under the turquoise sky, Dreaming would I lie, Where tender grass and blossoms start, And let Earth's mighty, pulsing heart New life, new strength to me impart! The sough of pine trees on a hill, The murmur of a mountain rill With soothing calm my senses fill, Under the turquoise sky. Under the turquoise sky, Happily I'd lie, On Nature's act to feast my eyes, For meadows, mountains, changing skies Hold bounteous stores of fresh surprise, And birds and blooms and laughing brooks Afford me music, find me books. On sunny hills, in shady nooks. Under the turquoise sky. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 3 ---------- I THE MESSENGER 3 Under the turquoise sky, Silent must I lie, But ere I slip from earth away O may it be my joy to say: "Some soul is glad I passed this way!" Then 'neath the grasses deep, so deep Hid from life's turmoil I would sleep, Where birds and blooms a vigil keep Under the turquoise sky! LELAH PALMER MORATH. THE NEW FACULTY. In the faculty this year we see many new faces. The Mes­senger extends a welcome to the new teachers. Mr. Bever, teacher of Political Institutions and History, comes to us from North Yakima, where he has for the past five years been principal of the High School. He is a loyal Iowa man, a graduate from Drake University of that state. Mr. Phillippi is a graduate of Missouri Normal. For a few years he was city superintendent of schools in Hamilton, Mo. Last summer he took his master's degree in the University of Missouri, where he was assistant in science and mathematics. There is one new member whom the faculty cannot wholly claim, Miss Hillis, who teaches in the English Department. She is Y. W. C. A. secretary on half time. Miss Hillis is an Oberliu graduate. This is Mr. Patchin's first year in the West. He has a degree from the Nebraska Normal and his work as a High School teacher fits him for his position as supervisor of Eighth grade science and mathematics and first year High School. Miss Kianters, our gymnasium teacher, is a graduate of the Normal Gymnasium of Milwaukee. Last June she graduated from the University of Washington, where she was assistant gymnasium teacher. Mr. Stark, who is Professor of Violin and stringed instru­ments, comes to us from Kansas. He completed the musical course in the Kansas Normal, and studied in Chicago. For a few years he was teacher of violin in the college at Winfield, Kansas. THE A. Y. P. EXPOSITION. Last summer, the writer overheard a man in conversation with his friend make the following remark: "Yes, my father said then, that if a man were as strong as Sampson and lived to be as ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER old as Methuselah he might see this country able to compete with the eastern and central sections of the United States." This man's father had reference to all this western territory in general. He was out here looking for a home at the time when Seattle was in its infancy. As the above statement would indicate, he soon gave up in despair and went back to his native state, Oklahoma. What would that old gentleman say were he to come to our great Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition? This old man was more ignor­ant than some others, of the possibilities of this northwestern territory, but undoubtedly all who have visited the fair, agree that the west has made a wonderful progress. I shall not endeavor to go into detail as to the cost of the various buildings, the size of the grounds, the average number of people on the grounds, as these are facts which the reader has ascertained for himself. But a few special features and general characteristics deserve mention. One feature found in a good many agricultural exhibits was the artistic use of grains in decoration. A picture in the dome of the Oregon building representing a farm scene was made entirely of seeds, different colored seeds being used to bring out the differ­ent Colors in the picture. In the Canadian building the wall paper effect was secured by placing the grain together with the stalk in a set design on a dark background. The borders of grains on a dark background were also good. Teachers might get a hint as to schoolroom decoration from this part of the exhibit. The Government building has perhaps one of the most in­teresting exhibits from an educational point of view. Here one may see models of almost everything imaginable from the tiny bee that sucks the sweet nectar from the flower to monstrous guns that have it in their power to destroy hundreds of lives at a blast. The fishery exhibit in this same building is of no small importance. There, besides our own native trout, salmon, and other fish, one sees fish the coloring of which is most gaudy and fantastic whose home was formerly in the warm waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The pleasing arrangement in this department make it a very interesting as well as an instructive exhibit. We must not forget to mention the "Dead Letter Collection" found in the Postoffice Department. The articles seen in the various cases, serve as a warning to all students of the B. S. N. S. and others as well, that carelessness in addressing letters and parcels should be overcome at once and for all time. The Forestry building is a very imposing structure. Our visitors from the eastern states where such massive timber as is used in the construction of this building is unknown, marvel at and admire it more than we do. Here besides the regular forestry ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 6 exhibit of boards, shingles, etc., we have a department of antiqui­ties. The collection of Indian war weapons takes us back in imagination to the days when white men were unknown in this part of the country and the Indian roamed through these vast forests, hunting and fishing and living his life without a care for the morrow. Near these is the household furniture of the pioneer together with his farm implements and musical instruments. More could be said of various buildings and of the progress in general. Suffice it to say that two or three weeks at the Fair, "Pay Streak" not excluded, is time well spent. Our friends from other parts of this great United States must be impressed with the fact that we have made an extraordinary record and are still moving. While we who live here have a better knowledge of the resources of the West and its possibilities for the future. M. R. A NORMALITE ON PAY STREAK. "Oh, come on, Jane, nothing's going to hurt you—come on!" "Please Jane, please! There are all kinds of things down there!" Poor Jane, together with Tom, a noisy Sophomore, and her younger sister, had spent the afternoon visiting the various in­teresting buildings and exhibits and now, after the closing oi the buildings, they wished to do "Pay Streak." Cries of "Right this way!'' and " Oh! Oh! Oh!" sounds of music and hilarity filled the air. Jane, a very decorous Normalite, hesitated between fear and shame at the thought of indulging in such boisterous jollity. Slowly she pulled a Shasta daisy from the bunch in her belt and while Tom and Bess watched excitedly she plucked off the petals, counting "Shall I? Shall I not?" until the last petal fell to the ground and Bess with a shout of delight, darted down the street. Who can describe the tumult in Jane's mind as they elbowed their way through the fun-seeking mob? On and on they went. What was that strange sound? Oh, a huge megaphone! Jane stopped. What were they trying to say? " I love my wife, but oh, you Joy Wheel!" Who ever thought or heard of a joy wheel, thought the girl in wonder. She had heard of the "wheel o£ fortune," but never of the Joy Wheel. Perhaps it was a new name for a flying machine. Further down they stopped with the mob in front of a large structure. "Oh, yes. The Monitor and the Merrimac." Sure she had taught the children all about it. When was it? The Revolution? No. The Spanish-American? Surely not. Then she remembered it was the initial engagement ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER of the iron-clad battleships. "It must be the Civil war." A most stupendous production, marvelously spectacular performance; in-structuve, thrilling, inspiring; every patriotic American citizeu should see this amazing electrical display, this wonderous exhi­bition of mechanical perfection; continuous performance; get your tickets now." And when consciousness returned she was gazing awe stricken at the brave Monitor sailing victoriously out of Hampton Koads. But what was that dinning in her ears? "Joy Wheel! Joy Wheel! Oh, you Joy Wheel!" As she passed out of the building with Tom and Bess a sud­den new joy possessed her. Wending their way down the streak, stopping here and there in the happy noisy throng, gazing at the masses of people which seemed to mingle with the lights and flowers and spectacular structures like some animated kleideo-scope, little by little she lost herself in the charm of it all and even laughed outright at several freaks who performed antics to the noisy delight of the youngsters. On and on in this pande­monium they moved, rushed through the Vacuum Tube Railway. Breathless, senseless,, thoughtless, she clung madly to the sub­stantial man seated beside her on the "Scenic Railway" as they rushed through cavern, over hill and down dale shouting noisily. On being assured that every lady who could go through the "Foolish House" sanely would receive a "souvenir ring" she de­termined to prove her claim, but the unpropitious fates, dismal noisy passage ways and shuffling boards, decreed otherwise, for when she came out into the light she was clasping a gallant part­ner in distress by the hand. Consternation filled the mind of the temporarily emancipated Normalite! No claim could she now hold to the souvenir ring. Gay Bess, away on ahead with the boisterous Tom, had quite "gone off with her laurels," so with a brave smile she permitted the child to approach the stand and claim her reward. Alas, could it be? Was it a bell she heard? Ding dong, ding dong, sounding in her ears, and hearing the crowd break into loud peals of laughter it suddenly dawned on her what s-o-l-d seemed to spell. After a very entertaining visit to the Igorote Village, ice cream, cones and a quieting trip "Up the Yukon," with a mild gaze of the polar bear and the caribou, the still white stretches of gleaming snow and "ye crags and peaks" with their cold, silent burdens, her mind was soothed and calmed. But what was that calling, calling, calling? "Oh, you Joy Wheel!" Yes, there it was across the way, and as if possessed with the fleet foot of Mercury" she sped across the way, crying joyously, "There it is! There it i s ! " The next instant she was mounting those mysterious stairs with her astounded companions ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 far behind; then—Oh, you Joy Wheel! Who can describe it! Round and round, up and over and down, across, backward, for­ward, crosswise, here and there, and always and ever that noisy shriek of joy! And now they were going home! Yes, 11:00 p. m! Mercy! Why, who would think it! At the top of the hill Jane turned for one more gaze at the bright moving, throbbing, joyous, mob and with a sigh and a blush she passed out through the gate. "Yes, what Tom said was right, 'Get the happy habit!' But," said Jane, reflecting, " I do hope the girls won't find out." M. E. S., '11. SUMMER SCHOOL. On June 14th the summer school opened with about a hundred students; some of us old, some of us new; some coming to renew state certificates, some to finish their course and bid a last fare­well to the Normal. The pupils in the training school did their share to make the school a success, but even so we found that teaching was not a snap in summer school, as had been reported. Much hard work was done, as all were here for that purpose, yet time was found for recreation. County Superintendent 0. J. Kern, of Rockford, 111., gave two very interesting lectures, illus­trated by some fine lantern slides, showing what the schools in his county are doing in the way of teaching agriculture. And one fine Saturday we, faculty and students, took our lunches and departed for Chuckanut. Every one enjoyed the different forms of amusement offered, and especially the foot races by faculty members. The six weeks flew by and we welcomed the vacation we had earned through the six extra weeks of profitable work. A,SUMMER STUDENT. N. E. A.—DENVER. The annual session of the N. E. A. for 1909 was held in the city of Denver early in July. About four thousand memberships were paid at the meeting, but probably more than ten thousand people visited Denver during the session. The general sessions were held in the city's new auditorium, but all section meetings were held in the various churches located near the Brown Palace Hotel, which was general headquarters for the association. The general program included the names of many prominent educators from all parts of America, but probably the most in­teresting address of the session was delivered by Dr. Robertson. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER Principal of MacDonald College, a normal school located near Toronto, Canada. MacDonald College was founded only a few years ago, but with an endowment of several millions of dollars has made re­markable progress. The work is carried on along industrial lines, and extensive provision is made for instruction in horticul­ture and agriculture. Dr. Robertson explained in some detail how the work in domestic economy, household arts, and agricul­ture is carried on, and told how special effort is made to bring the advantages of the college within reach of poor boys and girls. John F. Joiner, State Superintendent of North Carolina, was elected president of the N. E. A. for the coming year, and Dr. Irwin Shepard was continued as secretary. The next meeting will probably be held in San Francisco, for the California delega­tion were very active in advertising their state, and distributed as souvenirs several thousand artificial but very beautiful Cali­fornia poppies. The citizens of Denver provided a large number of side trips at a minimum of cost, and did everything possible to make the visit of the teachers pleasant and profitable. The only criticism heard from any source was against the excessive rates charged by the Brown Palace Hotel. E. T. MATHES. OREGON STUDENTS IN NORMAL. This year finds Bellingham Normal with a large number of Oregon students. There are about thirty in all; some coming from the high schools of that state, some from the colleges and universities, while still others from the normal schools, which are closed in that state. The Oregon students have received a hearty welcome from both faculty and students, and they are much pleased with the splendid opportunities afforded them for good work by the school. EXTRACTS PROM LETTERS PROM OLD FRIENDS. I suppose you wonder how I am getting along, how I like my school, and all such things. Well, I like them all O. K. except the dust. I have three grades, 9, 10 and 11. I am teaching the following subjects—Elementary and Advanced Algebra, Plane Geometry, Physical Geography, Ancient History, English Litera­ture, and Composition and Rhetoric. I have met several of the patrons and have received a number of invitations to spend Sat- ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 9 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 3 urday and Sunday with them, which invitations, you may be sure, I shall accept. On the boat, up the Columbia, from Wenatchee, I met Frank Umbarger and Miss Bartlett. He was on his way to Riverside, where he is to teach, and she was also going to her school, which is five miles north of Waterville. How is Normal, and how many are enrolled? Is the football outlook very flour­ishing? Be sure and send me The Messenger. Ever your friend, ROY GOODELL. For the enclosed forty cents kindly send to my address The Messenger for the ensuing year. With best wishes for the Normal and success to the students in all their undertakings, I am, respectfully, MARY SHOULTES. • • • * Am teaching the "young idea how to shoot" at Algona, Wash. Have forty youngsters. I am getting fat eating apples, tomatoes, plums, candy, etc., contributed by the children. Give my best wishes to all B. S. N. S. friends, and be sure and send me The Messenger. CHRISTENE ABILD. • • • • And now it is natural to suppose that you are back among the old friends doing some boosting along with your Senior work. This will be a pleasant year for you as the Normal will be better in many ways this year than it was last. Then, that Senior bunch from last year are gone? Be that as it may, there are some of them who would like the past experiences again. I am enjoying my work here very much. We have five teach­ers and at present about a hundred students. When will The Messenger be out? I shall be anxious to got the news. What are the special features of the social life? How are athletics? I imagine I hear the gong which assembles the Seniors in History of Ed, or possibly it was History Methods; so good-bye. A loving Normialite, A. D. FOSTER. • # # # Ethel P. Revelle, a graduate of the class of '08, who acted as librarian most efficiently during the absence of Miss Wilson last year, is now teaching in a Tacoma school within a block and a half of her home. Miss Revelle became much attached to the Bellingham Normal and in a recent letter writes, "Isn't it splendid that we have such a large enrollment so early in the term ? I said 'we' and I suppose I should have said ' y ° u / but some way I still feel as if I belonged just a little bit to the school." ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER OUR BUSINESS MANAGER. Mr. W. T. Meyer, our business manager, has been a student in Bellingham Normal for the past two years. He was selected by the Board of Control as the best representative of business ability in the student body. He has not disappointed the Board and has given the best of his time and energy to the paper. Show your appreciation of his efforts. Subscribe for the paper yourselves and get your friends to subscribe. Send it home to the folks. Let them see what you are doing. Let them know we have a good live paper in a good live school. Boost for The Messenger! Help the Manager! Hand your subscriptions to him at once. Don't delay. NORMAL SCHOOL LIFE AS IT APPEARS TO SENIORS. "Have you handed in your teaching plans yet? I'm afraid to see the red marks on mine. And, oh! isn't the History of Ed. lesson long today? I'll be a 'Heathen Chinee' if I read more about their system of education. Don't forget critic's meeting tonight (I'm a housekeeper, too). And, oh say! there's a class meeting at 12:30, room 69. Be sure and come! Goodbye!" And "thus and so" a Senior might be heard discoursing (of course a Senior never prattles) to a classmate on almost any ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 morning, in a spare moment snatched between classes. Ours is, indeed, the "strenuous life" from 8:25 a. m. until 4 p. m., and "then some," and our duties are many and varied. We delve into Browning, beyond our depth sometimes, but always manage to come up smiling; we cook; we sew; we do carpenter work; we endeavor to train "young savages," and, in short, we do almost everything which has any connection, near or distant, with our chosen profession of teaching. But, after all, there isn't much worth while in this world that it doesn't take some effort to attain, and so, along with the hard work, with the knowledge of work well done, there come the compensations, the joys of a Senior life. With delight we set the pace for the other classes. With stately tread, we lead the pro­cession, our learned minds are the mainstay of the faculty, our talents are a boon to the critic teachers, but above all we are glad we are Seniors for the delightful class comradeship, the feel­ing of unity. The realization that we have a standard to hold up before others—these are only a few of the many rewards which come to a Senior. M. W., 10. "BELLINGHAM AND NORMAL AS SEEN THROUGH THE JUNIORSCOPE." Dear Hazel: Here I am! (I guess.) As I promised to write you all about my trip and first impression of Bellingham, Normal, and Normal life I will keep my promise and try to tell it in an interesting manner. I left Seattle on the Chippewa and, by the way, I took a supply of lemons in case of sea sickness, but take my advice, never deliberately carry lemons for your own use because there will be plenty handed you in case you need them, and sometimes when you could get along just as well without. My first sight of Bellingham certainly made me homesick and I had a strong inclination to cry, but thought I had better postpone the luxury as the crowd was not a very sympathetic looking one. After landing and getting my trunk checked, the next thing to do was to wait for a car. I waited and I waited and then waited some more, and finally the car appeared and was hailed with much joy. I had to transfer and that was another half hour wait, but I finally boarded the car and after a short ride through a pretty residence part of town I reached the Normal district. As I was too late to register I started out to find a place to room and finally found a very pleasant home-like place. I then ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER retired and "wept my weep." I felt better then and after giving my eyes a final wipe I proceeded to look around me and discov­ered many beautiful sights. The students of this school are about ninety-nine per cent girls and one per cent boys; but we are going to have a champion football team—see if we don't. The students are all very friendly and nice and do everything to make the new ones feel at home. I think I must end this lengthy epistle (or is it a missile) and study psychology. Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain, your affectionate friend, M. H. B. P. S.—Write soon, for I feel like the ancient mariner, "alone, alone, all, all alone." M. B. FOURTH YEARS. The Normal is a jolly old place for all its work, worry, and grind. The Juniors who haven't a boy in their class, or the Freshmen who haven't yet learned how to work, may not say so, but the Fourth Years just think it's fine. Of course we miss Mr. Forrest and the funny stories he used to tell. Those Seniors we have noticed (we could hardly help doing so, they make such a noise) are just like all other Seniors, nothing extraordinary, but just a bit conceited because they have risen to the top. The new students are a solid looking bunch who have come prepared for hard work, and hard work they will find unless they are better scholars than we. But aside from all this, if we help one another we can make this a jolly old year. J. T. THE NORMAL AS THIRD YEARS SEE IT. Well, well! Here we are again, back at the old Normal! There are a number of familiar faces, but look at all the strango girls! They're Juniors, you can tell from the way they act. But what a small representation of boys! What there are of them look as if they could hold their own, though. And there have been several changes in the faculty. The strange faces are pleasant ones, and so we won't worry. The class teachers have been appointed and we are lucky enough to have Miss Dawson and Mr. Bond for ours. The training school has no terrors for us this year, but the unseeming stories poured into the ears of every sympathetic ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 listener by the wailing Juniors cause it to loom up in the future like the dark clouds of a coming storm. See those "freshies" trying to look dignified, but always the central figures in every laughable incident. And there are those big-headed Sophomores trying to out-yell the sedate and mighty Seniors! We haven't seen any Fourth Years yet, but we suppose they are going to be Third Years again. The Juniors are hunting for a boy, but they won't find him. As for the Seniors, we hope they will all graduate in February or June at the very latest. We wish some of them could graduate right away. The school year of 1909-10 promises to be the most successful and most pleasant year in the history of the institution. Here's to the Bellingham Normal—the best of its kind west of the Mississippi and north of California! May it continue to grow in efficiency and popularity! H. H. A SOPHOMORE CONVERSATION. Bill—Well, Bob, how do you like school this year? Bob—Felt pretty blue last week, sort o' lost. I've got settled down now and like it fine. Alice—What do you think about our new teacher? Bill—We have Bever in history, and he's a dandy. Winnie—I didn't know what to think of Phillippi at first. I'm getting to like him pretty well now. Bill—But Bomine! Isn't he a big, good-natured looking fel­low though! Alice—Are the Freshmen scarce? A young lady said to me yesterday,'' Are there any Freshmen in this building ? I 've looked all afternoon and can't find one." It wasn't that way last yaer, was it, Bill? Bob—The Third and Fourth Years seem to be quite numerous. Winnie—Yes, but they're slow. Haven't organized at all yet. . Bill—Think of it— a Junior class without a boy. Alice—Those girls are to be pitied for they certainly tried hard enough to get a boy. They sent to Spokane for one, and the Seniors kidnapped him. Then they up and sent to Walla Walla, and when he got here he too was a Senior. Winnie—But they might have known that he'd get away. Bob—Wonder what it is about the Senior class that the boys all like? Alice—Why, the girls, of course, ^ i ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER THE NORMAL AS WE SEE IT. Well, vacation days are over and here I am. But where am I? Every one seems to have plenty of business of their own, without tending to that of a small boy. There seem to be about three girls to every square foot of floor space. There are more girls than I ever saw before. There are long girls and short girls, fat girls and slim girls, black-headed girls and red-headed girls, and old girls without much hair at all. And noise! The Streets of Cairo or the Pay Streak are peaceful in comparison to this. A very few forlorn looking boys are squeezed into corners, not daring to venture forth. Now and then a learned looking Prof, charges through the crowd followed by about twenty knowledge-thirsty young ladies. But such turmoil cannot rule long, and in the course of three or four days the sky begins to clear. I find myself in the High School among many old schoolmates who are unchanged for the most part except that some lengthening of skirts and trousers has been going on. We talk disgracefully in study hours, tip over tables and fall out of chairs. But a week changes all this. The fact has been drummed into our heads that we are full-fledged young ladies and gentlemen. We trudge soberly home evenings with our arms full of books and our heads full of knowledge to study six hours (?) as we have been ordered. We have an air of dignity and learning about us and we like to talk of the intrica­cies of Latin and Algebra before open mouthed youngsters from the Training School. And' after all is said and done, we go proudly forth and ask the world, "Who wouldn't be a High Schoolite?" LEW A. GREENE. Bonfire Frolic. On September 11th the Student Association gave their annual bonfire frolic. At 7:30 the students assembled on the Normal steps where they joined heartily in school songs and school yells. Con­siderable spirit was in evidence, especially when the president of the association asked for the songs and yells to cease and for the students to quietly march round the campus. The march, which was made doubly enjoyable by the unique music furnished by a Scotch bagpipe, terminated when the stu­dents divided into groups around three bonfires. Games of various sorts were indulged in, after which a num­ber of speeches were given. Professor Deerwester declared that the reason he had been chosen to represent the old faculty was that "the lady members of the faculty never grow old." Mr. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Phillippi was next called upon to address the students in behalf of the new faculty. The speeches that followed were given by students and were full of school enthusiasm. Not only school spirit, but also class spirit ran high, espe­cially in the Senior and Junior classes. One of the Junior stunts was to so surround the bag-piper that for sometime he was unable to furnish the music by which to march to the table where the weenie wursts were. The students left the table and marched back to the bonfires, where the weenies were roasted. After all had partaken of the weenies and the last sparks on the bonfire had gone out, the students dispersed. CALENDAR. September 7—Normal opens. Streets full of suitcases, girls and—(boys?) September 8—Mr. Ng Poon Chew, the noted Chinese editor, gives a very interesting talk on the "Awakening of China." There are two ways of seeing the same thing. September 9—Training school opens. Who's happy? September 10—Regular classes begin. Is this the right room ? Y. W. C. A. at home. September 11—Bon fire and picnic. Songs, buns, weenies and yells. Lots of fun! Plenty of noise! Who's homesick now? September 13—Unlucky thirteen! Work begins in earnest. Students keep coming. September 14—First Regular Assembly. Students' Associa­tion election. Mr. Deerwester and Mr. Studebaker to fill vacan­cies caused by absence of Mr. Forrest and Mr. Knapp. September 16—Whence come these sounds so strange and wild—Juniors having their voices tested. Boys given equal suf­frage in room 17. Y. W. C. A. reception. September 17—"It's the way they fish at the Normal." It's the way they fish at the Normal." September 20—Seniors shiver on the beach! Miss Gray at home to absentees. September 21—Rumor I It is said that Mr. Deerwester gained a pound and a half during his summer vacation.—Jelly doesn't always jell—sometimes it burns. Senior beach party. September 22—Boys are seen tossing a football about on the campus. Work up a good team, boys. Alfred Roos in the neigh­borhood of the Normal. September 23—Did you get your seat in Assembly? Letters from Roy Goodell and his subscription for The Messenger. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER September 24—The Alkisiah Club at home to the students and faculty in the Society Hall. October 8—Trustees give a reception to the school, the fac­ulty and citizens of Bellingham. ALUMNI. Miss Jessie Dellabough, '08, is teaching in the intermediate department of the Okanogan Public School. Miss Celestine Shea, '07, is teaching in the Seattle schools. Miss Fanny Lyle, '08, is at Van Wyck, where she is teaching the primary grade. Miss Ruby Bergman was married during the summer to S. J. Brooks, an attorney of Everett, Wash. Essie Spurgeon is teaching at Lake Chelan. May Greenman is teaching at Bothel. We are glad to say Anacortes claims four of our students, Mattie Stanton, Mary Dewar, Agnes Stewart and Novella Ziese. Florence Newton, secondary, is teaching at Monroe. Gertrude and Emma Aldrich and Minerva Tower are in Everett teaching. Kate Davis, who is now Mrs. Graham, is making her home in Bremerton. Anna Noble is teaching in Centralia. Ethel Jones, '05, has the primary department in Arlington. Ferndale claims three of our students—Flora Colvin, Zera Nielson and Gladys Slater. Paul Peterson is located near Seattle, teaching. Mildred Marston is teaching at Avon, and her sister, Ruby, is teaching at Burlington. They are making their home in Bur­lington with their mother. A. D. Foster sends greetings and good wishes from Quincy to The Messenger and student body. Mary Shoultes (secondary) sent best wishes from Winchester, ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 where she is teaching. She enclosed a check for The Messengtr this year. Delia Schott, who graduated from the secondary course last year, will teach in Tampico, Wash., this year. Charles Jones is teaching in the Franklin building of the public schools of Bellingham. Martha Wiburg is teaching in the public schools of this city. Olive Watson (El.) is in Everett. She expects to teach this year. Isabelle Williams, '09, teaches at —? She sends in word that she wants to belong to the Students' Association. Roy Goodell is principal of school at Entiat, Wash. Noah Davenport is in Alaska. Herman Smith is teaching in the Seattle public schools. Mr. Smith was married in June to Miss Grace Dickey. May Greenman is located at Bothel. She is teaching the first and second grades. Maude Dickinson (Sec.) is teaching at Starbuck. Margaret Bryant is at home in Santa Rosa, Gal. Francis Burgess (Sec.) is teaching at Blaine. Alice Holm is teaching school at Nahcotta. Margaretta Parker is teaching at Maple Falls. Winnie Saunders is staying at her home in Tukwilla. Lillian Blanchard is principal of the Des Moines (Wash.» school. Ethel Harvey is teaching near Blaine. Ethyle Thomas is teaching near Seattle. Agnes Biver is teaching in Skagit county. Clara Garrison is teaching the primary grades in the Clinton (Wash.) school. Mable French is teaching the advanced grades in the Clin­ton school. Elva Nuttal is teaching the primary grades in the Oak Harbor school. Phoebe Boyer is teaching in the southern part of the state. Grace Fiske is attending the Clinton school. Frank Umbarger, '09, is teaching at Riverside, Wash. Edna Audett is teaching in the Seattle schools. Miss Emma Currier of last year's Senior class, is enjoying her new work at Quilcene. Bertha Ross is principal at Lowell. She has spent the sum­mer in Europe. Nellie Thompson, Lottie Fleming, Frances Moncrief, Alice McCulloch and Althea Nuttle are teaching in Everett. Clara Collins is teaching in the Olympia schools. Lottie Crawford is teaching in PouUbo, Wash, j U [ ; : j j ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Madge Driscoll is attending the University of Washington. Mary MacDougall is teaching at Dewey, Wash. Hazel Davis is teaching near Lake Paden. Minnie Strauch is teaching at Rockport, Wash. Miss Inez McLaughlin, '09, is teaching in the grades at Shel-ton, Wash. Miss Grace Waikle, '09, is teaching primary at her home, Bay View, Wash. Miss Ethel Harvey is teaching at Birch Bay. Miss Gladys Slater and Miss Zera Wilson are teaching in Ferndale schools. Miss Lola Gifford and Mr. Charles Petheram are conducting a two-room school at Wahl, Wash. Mr. Walter Nichols, '07, is teaching a government school at Eagle, Alaska. Miss Addie Thomas* '09, is teaching at Port Angeles, Wash. Miss Coney Deem began her second term of school at Tracy-ton, Wash., September 8th. Mr. Roger Williams of the class of '07 is principal of a school at North Bend, Wash. Miss Janie Wilson is teaching in Wenatchee, Wash. Miss Carolyn Schuh is teaching at Charleston, Wash. Miss Mary Pilz is teaching in Lowell. Miss Mae Hazeltine is teaching at Silver Beach, a few miles out of Lowell. Carl Storlie of '09 is principal of the Hillhurst schools. Mrs. McWilliams, secondary, with her husband, is teaching school at Everson. Kittie Westley has the primary grades of the Marsh school, near Snohomish. Bertha Meyers, '09, is teaching music and the first grade at Edmonds. Julia Kimball, '09^ is at Marysville, in the seventh and eighth grades. Mable Kimball is at Pleasant Valley, near Bellingham. ORGANIZATIONS. Y. W. O. A. The Y. W. C. A. is one ofthe strongest as well as one of the oldest organizations of the institution. The membership committee is conducting the fall campaign and everyone will be given the opportunity to join. The regular weekly meeting is on Thursday at 3:45 o'clock, and each girl is urged to come. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 19 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 19 As an added inspiration we have with us Miss Hillis, who is going to strengthen, not only the Y. W. C. A. as an organization, but every girl with whom she comes in contact. Save your pennies, the finance committee will soon have pennants on sale. The Bible study committee has arranged the following courses of study: "The Life of Paul," instructor, Dr. Mathes; "Old Testament Studies," Miss Sperry, and "Studies in the Life of Christ," Miss Hillis. Thespian Dramatic Club. The Thespian Dramatic Club organized Friday, September 17th, with Miss Hilda Musgrove as president. Much enthusiasm was shown by the members. Under the competent direction of Miss Hays a pleasant and profitable year is anticipated in study­ing dramatists and the drama. Debating Club. On Thursday evening, September 16th, the Young Men's Debating Club held their first regular meeting. Officers were elected and various committees appointed. A. McCoubrey was elected President; C. A. Stultz, Vice President, and Mr. Bond, faculty member for the ensuing year. Before adjourning speeches were made by Mr. Bond and others. Mr. Bond accented very strongly the fact that "debate should be the main feature of the society." Meetings will be held every two weeks. AlMsiah Club. On Friday, September 24th, the Alkisiahs were "at home" to the students and members of the faculty. It is the custom of the club to open their year's work in this manner. It was un­necessary for the club to reorganize, their officers having been elected before the close of school in June, consequently they are ready for work and will begin with their regular programs within two weeks. Visitors are cordially invited at all times. THE HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. In the past history of the State Normal School at Bellingham its chief function has been the preparation of teachers for «le: mentary schools, rural and graded. . But the influence of the Normal has extended beyond these grades. Many of the young ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER men and women who have completed the advanced course have accepted positions as teachers or principals or superintendents of various graded and high schools of the state. It is a well known fact that the professional training of high school teachers in America is much more limited than is the professional train­ing of the kindergarten and elementary school teachers. At present there is a growing sentiment for high school teachers who shall have both academic and professional equipment and naturally the Normal schools, as professional schools, must accept this responsibility. The universities throughout the country are awakening to the necessity of establishing strong departments of education, but these departments are by no means able to supply the demand for trained teachers and few offer practical work in class handling. The Normal schools of many states must supply a good proportion of high school teachers. In order to equip our own teachers who go into the high schools of the state, it was decided to add a High School Depart­ment to the work of the Normal School. The committee in charge of the matter have set forth the following aims: 1. To broaden the scope and influence of the Normal. 2. To provide opportunity for academic and professional training for High School teachers. 3. To bring into closer relation the academic and pedagogical departments. At present but one year of high school work is offered. The students of this ninth grade are taught by college trained students, working under the closest supervision of the members of the faculty. The High School assembly room is a well equipped room on the third floor. ALMINA GEORGE. The office of registrar established this year has already proven a much needed and a much appreciated innovation. The registrar is the business man of the school. His duties include those of secretary to the Board of Trustees, treasurer of the school funds and registrar. His room is No. 10, and in fitting it up a part was devoted to a meeting place for the trustees, who had never had a room set aside for their use since the organization of the school. The board is pleased with its new quarters; the principal is pleased at the relief of his office of the financial business of the school; the heads of departments who formerly collected fees are pleased at the relief afforded them and the students, now that they have become accustomed to the new system, like it because they know that there is but one plaeo where money can be paid. The governor of the state, himself a fine business man, remarked, when informed that the Board of ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 Trustees had instituted the office of registrar: '' That's business.'' The auditor of the state said, "A good move," and altogether the office is a success. The prospects for a successful year of athletics at the Normal are excellent. The material for football will average a little lighter than last year, but will make up in quality what is lacking in quantity. Mr. Bond had the boys out for a preliminary prac­tice on the twenty-fourth, in which a number of them showed themselves to be old acquaintances of the pigskins. The Student Association will furnish the boys with new com­bination suits this year, which will add much to the appearance of the team. No games have been scheduled by Manager McCoubrey as yet, although letters have been received from Lincoln High of Seattle, and several of the surrounding high schools, asking for games. Already the girls of the different classes are organizing their basket-ball teams, in preparation for the Kline cup contest. The cup is held, at present, by the Seniors. Each class has a number of old players from the B. S. N. S., and numerous high schools over the state. The Seniors have Pearl Hoffman, who starred in the Junior team here last year; also Abbie Johnson, Margaret Walton and Ethel Nichols, all old B. S. N. S. players. From the high schools they have Maud Wescott and Hilda Lobe of the B. H. S., and Elizabeth Hemphill from Auburn High. The Juniors have Annie Nord and Daisy Allison of the B. S. N. S., and Mabel Brown from the South Side High, with plenty of promising new material to pick from. The Fourth Years have Verna Boyd, Edna Smith and Eva Rooker, all of the B. S. N. S. The Third, Second and First Years have turned in no report as yet, but no doubt all three will put strong teams in the field. The Seniors say the cup is theirs, but the Juniors and Under Classmen have a different version of it. We can only wait and let time tell the story. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER LOCALS. The Opening Exercises. For the first time in the history of the school, a Chinese de­livered the opening address. Wednesday, September 8th, Mr. Ng Poon Chew, of Oakland, who is the editor of the largest Chinese newspaper in the United States, lectured to us on the sub­ject: "China—The Passing of the Old, and the Coming of the New." Mr. Chew gave us an excellent lecture, clothed in very good English and delivered with almost perfect pronunciation, enriched by a pleasing Chinese accent. He had no trouble in holding his audience and brought forth their applause repeatedly. Although his intense patriotism led him to make an occasional prejudiced remark, his lecture was for the most part impartial. He discussed China's recent awakening from her sleep of ages, and told of what she is doing today. "China is today preparing to fight," said he. "We are not afraid of the Mohammedans and the followers of Confucius, but it is the Christian nations we must fight. They have deprived us of our seaports and we must defend ourselves from their greed. But one nation did not rob us; one nation stood by us in our troubles, and that was the nation of the Stars and Stripes.'' For his mother country he prophesied a brilliant future, pic­turing a time not far hence when China and the United States should be on a par politically, industrially, and socially. This lecture was a decided treat to the students of the Normal, for it gave them the other side of an important question—China from the point of view of the Chinese. H. F. H. Miss Berenice Barnes, who was critic of the seventh and eighth grades in the year 1907-1908, was married in August to Dr. Shepard of Ann Arbor. Dr. Mathes has been in Seattle this last week. His itinerary is a very interesting one and suggestive of the place that Dr. Mathes and the Normal School occupies in the minds of people of the state. On Tuesday he lectured under the auspices of School Officers' Congress in the Good Roads Building of the A. Y. P. Exposition on "The Tenure of Position of the Teacher." On Thursday evening he was present at the dinner given by the Governor of the State and the Committee on Ceremonies of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in honor of the President of the United.States. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 Mrs. Atkinson, who graduated at the close of Summer School, is in charge of the Normal School Booth at the A. Y. P. The Normal is the proud possessor of a very valuable collec­tion of books in its library. They were presented to us on the 13th of last July by Col.John B. Vliet, who has been a resident of East Sound for the last fifteen years. Colonel Vliet,.. who is 87 years of age, is a native of Wis­consin, where he is living at the present time. In his younger days he was a civil engineer, having done the very first construc­tion work of the Milwauke St. Paul railroad. In the 60's he was an officer in the Union army. Mr. Vliet brought this collection of books out west with him, and not wishing to take them back to Wisconsin again, generously bequeathed them to the Normal school. The names of the books will probably give a better idea of them: 1. Revolution on the Upper Ohio. Thwaites and Kellogg* 2. Dunmore's War. 3. Description list of manuscript collections of the State His­torical Society. R. A. Thwaites. 4. Wisconsin in the Civil War. 5. Wisconsin's State Historical Library Building; Memorial Vol. 1901. 6. Wisconsin State Historical Society Collections. 8 Volumes. 7. Proceedings of the Wisconsin State Historical Society with index and list of members. 9 Volumes. 8. A number of miscellaneous pamphlets. We wish to express our thanks to Colonel Vliet for his kind­ness to us. Miss Gray seems to be the most industrious member of the faculty. She is very seldom seen without her Patchin'. Although the condition of the weather was very unfavorable, the Senior Class Frolic at the beach, last Monday evening, proved a great success. A bounteous luncheon was served around the campfire and with song and jokes the time passed merrily. Per­haps Mr. Deerwester will tell you about the delicious coffee that was (?) served. The Senior Class is making preparations for the annual re­ception to be given by them in the near future. The atmosphere in the dining hall on Tuesday evening was far from being Eden-like. The tables were changed again. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER This summer a writer-press was set up on the third floor of the Normal, which does manifolding work, such as circular letters, programs, etc. It is intended that this press will be a convenience to the office, the faculty and such organizations of the school as may wish work done. If the experiment is successful, the press will become a permanent fixture in the school. Walter Knapp was in town Tuesday of this last week. He is connected with a commercial service company at Mt. Vernon, Wash. He hopes to return to the Normal next year. New Student—Are you a Senior? Senior—Yes. N. S.—Straight? Sen.—I hope so. A large Crane was seen near the campus Saturday and Sun­day. As Miss Walton is a student of ornithology, perhaps she can explain this phenomena. Miss Ethel Hollingsworth, who has been visiting her sister, Miss Myrtle, and Miss Maude Gamble, returned to her home in Seattle, Thursday. The Y. W. C. A. cafeteria will soon be opened in the basement of the main building. All students desiring to get lunches should patronize this place. Miss Signa Parkyn, sister of Miss Esther Parkyn, visited here during the first week of school. Miss Lucy Bunker is spending the week end visiting in Seattle. Georgie Starbuck, who has been attending the Normal this fall, has left the school to attend the Bellingham Business College. Miss Vera Melgood, now Mrs. Richard Hart, is living in Panama. Ruby Bergman, now Mrs. Seabury Brooks, is living In Everett. A Normal girl who was working for her board, one day said to her mistress, " I haven't time to get up in the morning and get breakfast. Won't you do it for me?" ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER HUMORESQUES. Firrt A/Wtk of ScKoot 25 m/t A certain member of the Senior class while crossing the trestle on his way to the beach, wishing to impress Miss Sperry by show­ing his knowledge of Browning, said: "Miss Sperry, 'tis looking downward that makes one dizzy." New Student (on seeing Mr. Moody)—I wonder who that boy is? He's pretty good looking. Heard at the Y. W. C. A. reception: "Oh where, oh where has the Junior boy gone?" A Member of the Faculty—"You can always tell a bunch of Juniors by their uproarous conduct." ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Where will you find a more typical bunch of Missourians? "You'll have to show me." A Senior's big sister who came to the coast for the first time was much interested in our western ways. One evening, while on the rear porch of the house at which she was staying, she saw a string of Japanese wind bells or glass chimes hanging . Notic­ing the thickly wooded Sehome hill rising back of the street she quickly entered the house and asked if the bells were to scare the animals away. SOPHOMORE. Senior Girl, seeing a dilapidated looking member of the canine tribe—Love me, love my dog." Senior Boy—Oh, gee! What luck! Junior Girl, talking about a plan she wrote the day before- No, I haven't given the children to it yet. Normal Boy—Is this Miss —? Normal Girl—I think it is. Normal Boy—Do you like me? Normal Girl—I think I do. Normal Boy—Do you love me? Normal Girl—I think I do. Normal Boy—Could you marry me? Normal Girl—I think I could. Normal Boy—Will you marry me? Normal Girl—I think I will. Who is this? Have you heard the rumbling? Have you heard the mumbling? Of the girls by the number, They talk of it in their slumber; And the cause of the grumbling— Is a pair of leather soles. To the gym they lightly tripped, On the roll no name was missed, They heard what was said; The smiles were sun to fade; And the cause of looks so dole Was a pair of leather soles. You have gym soles, new or old, Get leather soles you are told. There is no need to mumble, There is no need to grumble; When you answer the gym class roll, Be sure you have a pair of leather soles. ALICE PEACOCK. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 27 ---------- TEE MESSENGER TO THE NORMAL STUDENT. Now here is a word to each Normal student, Just swallow it all, look wise and be prudent. Before through another month you go There are a few things we would have you all know. Could the Great Alexander awake from his sleep And into our Normal just take a sly peep, He would see very plainly, without going far How many worlds, unconquered, awaiting there are. And if, in his mind, he should think himself best Of all other conquerors, we'd give him the test He might bluster on Chemistry, Physics and such And in reading the stars, he might keep well in touch. Unless one or two, in a Mean Solar Day, Had taken a waltz down the White Milky Way, And if still inclined to away from us squirm Somewhere else we would ask him to butcher a worm. And if he'd no inclination his spirit to curb We would bid him define a transitive verb. Then into our English he might go for a spell And the story of "Three Little Pigs" he should tell. Then in blouse and in bloomers downstairs he should go And his skill on the rings and trapeze he. should show, He might go through it all without whimper or wail, But the next task we give would make his heart fail. And before he had time, the least word to say To the Training Department we'd whisk him away, And here without mercy, we would bid him proceed To teach our young hopefuls just how they should read. And when all would be over he would have to admit That his skill as a conqueror has rusted a bit. He might face battle bravely with never a wink, But a "Critic" would cause him to tarry and think. But where is the word I had promised to drop? You have not had it yet and it's most time to stop. I will put it up now without further delay, So keep it beside you while with us you stay. There are words to conquer, so get busy right now, And show Alexander the "why" and the "how." But there's one thing we don't fear in the Sweet By and By, For worlds to conquer you'll have no chance to sigh. There is plenty to do, so get right to work And we hope there are none who will ever think "Shirk," You will find it is fun to dig for a time And then you may leave with a conscience sublime. Now I'm just a small person and I've talked most an hour And my preaching has surely begun to get sour, So remember my word to each Normal Student, Just swallow it all, look wise and be prudent. VIOLET B. PAYN. ---------- Messenger - 1909 October - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER A Standing Joke. "What's the matter with you?" asked a girl of her chum, who was violently laughing. "Mr. Rogers has come back," she gasped hysterically. Professor Romine tells of one of the saddest experiences in his lifetime. While in one of his classes an aspiring youth lost his mind trying to count the angles in an angle worm. Mr. Clifford had his voice tested and was excused from sing­ing by Miss Moore. Anyone wishing to know how it was done, please ask Mr. Clifford. A cluster of electric lights has been placed at the side en­trance of Edens Hall—evidently to say good-night by. One of the girls winked at Mr. Stults in the hall the other day and it is reported that be nearly fainted. She was heard to say, "What's the matter with that fellow? Has he heart failure?" C. C. on the eve of the Senior picnic—"Oh wait! wait! Miss Currier isn't here yet!" We didn't know that C. A. S. was married until mail com­menced to arrive from Mrs. Stultz. Wanted by Rastus—Leap year all the time. Miss H. (in girls' Psychology class)—Is headache a mental or physical fact? Mr. Deerwester—It all depends on what you did the night before. Into the halls the Juniors throng At the sound of the noisily clanging? gong. Each on her way to class the while Her hooks in her arms, on her face a smile. Then after the sound of closing doors The gleaming of her knowledge stores. The noisy signal once more sounding, Out of the class rooms come the Juniors bounding. Big girls, little girls, lean girls, stout girls, Light girls, dark girls, plain girls, pretty girls, Staid grave plodders, bright young stutters, Sisters, cousins, aunts and wives, Here preparing for their future lives, Bright girls by the tens of dozens, Daughters and ambitious cousins Partaking of Normal trials and joys, But where, Oh, where! are the Junior Boys? (With apologies to Browning.) M. B. S., '11.PPPPP
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Show more1911_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Cover ---------- 1311 Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS nSECRET The secret of life from a business point of view is to spend less than you earn and deposit the dif­ference. The average person's comfort in ad­vanced years is secured only by living within one's income and laying by something regularly before spending, not simply depositing what is left after spending. It may be necessary to practice a little self denial to lay by money from a moderate in­come, but, after all, is it self denial when the result is a personal benefit, independence and future com­fort ? Be successful and build your success on an Interest Account in this Bank. 4 Per Cent Paid in Our Savings Department FIRST NATIONAL BANK Henry Engberg Prescription Expert Graduate University Copenhagen; registered phar­macist state board New York, state board Lincoln, Nebraska, and state board Washington. This Guarantees Your Prescription Work Analysis of food and drugs according to pure food and drug law done at moderate prices. We Talk Your Language Alaska Building Cor. Elk and Holly B-224 M-224 MT. BAKER VIEWS and POSTALS ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Special To Normal Students It has been our custom for a number of years to allow all Normal Students a disccunt of 10 per cent SO ASK FOR YOUR DISCOUNT We call special attention to our superb stock of Ready-to- Wearables—Coats, Dresses, Suits, Costumes, Skirts, Furs, Sweaters, Raincoats, Shoes, Dress Goods, Silks, Corsets, Gloves and Millinery. We ask your inspection. . . . flontague McHugh I ?••»•••••••»»•»•»»•»•••»•••»•»»•••••»»••»•••••••»$ You may know of clothes said to be better than Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes but you should try the good ones for ' yourself if you havn't already used them. Why try some just as good when you can buy Hart, Schaffner Marx clothes ? GAGE-DODSON CO. AGENTS IN BEIvUNCHAM ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER SPECIAL NOTICE TO NORMAL STUDENTS AND THE FACULTY JO Pe* Cent Discount Will be allowed you in all departments Everything That's Good to Eat Fancy and Staple Groceries - Lunch Goods Byron Bros/ Gtoczty | 1311 Elk Street .• Phones Main 82 A 682 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G a. COLUNS JEWELERS AND OPT/C/ANS Complete line Holiday Goods now in, everything first class and fully guaranteed. Exclusive agents for Libby Cut Glass. Diamond setting our specialty. WILBUR GIBBS DIAMOND and WEDDING RINGS Optician and Optical Work Here a Specialty 313-13H-15 W. Holly St. Sunset Phone Main 176 Automatic phone A 176 0. H. JOY COMPANY General Sporting Goods Store Spaulding Athletic Goods Carried in Stock 0. H. JOY, Manager 103 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. BILL:—"When is that event going to happen?" TERRY:—"Well, I don't know, I can't afford to furnish the house yet." BILL:—"Never mind, get the girl and the STANDARD HODSE FURNISHING GO. will do the rest." Pettibone Block - . • gt; * W. Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A171 a:oo to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10a Evenings by Appointment, Saturday Evenings 7:00 to 8:30 DR. GOODHBART SURGERY, CHRONIC DISEASES, DISEASES OF THE STOMACH Office: 300-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- — Bellingham, Washington Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 3323 U Street Home A 471 B 082 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES ACCUMTELY FITTEI Main 1634 Automatic: A 941 304-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Mye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointments. BBLLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham Normal Students Wear Our Flowers BARKER'S 131 W. Holly St. Everybody has a "home" drug store. The Owl Is Everybody's "Home" Drug Store Meet your friends here. Leave your packages, get your 'stamps and car tickets, stationery, drugs, etc. here. §THE OWL PHARMACY JS Graham Munch, Proprietors ^H ^ Free Delivery Phones: A 556, 557, 772; M. 556, 277 Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, l«c. DR. GILBERT. LONGWOOD lt;£ SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash, MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 First Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 973 First National Bank Block Home A 86t HOME PHONE A 092 1002 ElyK STREET NORTHWESTERN GRANITE MARBLE WORKS ALL KINDS OF CEMETERY WORK W. P. BERGIN, Prop. BEIvUNGHAM, WASH. H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Maimer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SEE THE CAVE FOR A WARM LUNCH, EVERYTHING SO DAINTY AND DE­LICIOUS THAT IT MAKES YOU LONG FOR MORE 1240 ELK ST. Ask Your Grocer for WHITE SWAN SHORTENING Why ? Because it takes one-third less than any other shortenings. It con­tains no hog fat. Government inspected CARSTENS PACKING CO. Near Normal FOR SALE Here is a snap in Close-to-Normal Residence. $3,700 buys a $5,000 9-room modern residence on Normal hill. This is an honestly constructed house, built to live in; plastered; brick foundation; high ceilings; fine view; large lot; fruit; asphalt street; cement sidewalks. Will pay for itself through student roomers. Banner Realty Co. BeSam Main 758 Home B 158 Buy your Meats from the Palaee ]Vleal JVIar^ef This is the place you get what you want, when you want it 1310 Commercial Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! The most delicious Ice Cream For "SPREADS," "BIRTHDAY PARTIES" or class affairs may be ordered from the STAR CREAMERY AND FORD'S CREAMERY —CONSOLIDATED— WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES JENKINS HUNT Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students'. Trade Solicited . . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . PHONE m 1041 BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— All necessary articles for embroidery and needle work can be found here LADIES' HOME JOURNAL PATTERNS Exquisite taste in Laces has spread the fame of the Battersby store ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LINOLEUM VARNISH It is easy to brighten up old linoleum and oil cloth, giving it a dur­able finish by using BERRY BROS. LINOLEUM VARNISH. Any­one can apply it with a brush. This is a finish which works very smoothly and dries over night. Keep a little Aluminum enamel in the house. It gives a lasting and beautiful clean silver finish, and is adapted to range boilers, water and steam pipes, gas stoves and ranges, radiators, iron bedsteads, etc. Dry powder, ioc per pkg; ready mixed, 25 and 50c cans; gold paint, 30c and 50c cans. THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 Elk Street, Bellingham, Wash. GEO. W. MOCK MOCK HILL ROBT. F. Hii,i, FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street Established 1889 PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Our bleaching is done by electricity, harmless to your linen, and all wool is washed with Ivory soap. «— ?£ We Do Rough Dr 1728-1738 Ellis Street G Phones, Main 180 B180 FINE CONFECTIONERY GTpji WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City 3 CHAS. W. PEASLEE ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 126 E. Holly V ^ W , * * ^ * _ * \ j 126 E. Holly CLEVER CLOTHES FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN J. W. ROE TELEPHONE MAIN 130 R- LAMONT Your Credit Is Good Great Northern Furniture Co. BKLIJNGHAM, WASH. Home Furnishers Complete COR. COMMERCIAL lt;* MAGNOLIA RI^ES St CLARK Everything Electrical 1322 Commercial St. Bellingham, Wash. The Ideal Clothing House L. VERST NDIG, Prop. Men's and Boys' Clothing, Furnishings, Hats Shoes 105 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ^~^_"W" l ^ p Y \ s ^ ^ ^° y ° u know n o w g°°d Sunkist ^ • - ^ "^"^ ^ ^ ^ Oranges are ? Beautiful premiums are given for the wrappers. Ask your grocer for the famous Sunkist Oranges Bellingham Fruit Produce Co. 1221-1223 R. R. Ave. Schools Issuing Monthly Magazines Should Write the tfOSTH COAST EfiGt?flVlKG GO. Regarding Engravings Prices Lowest Modern Machinery Fully Equipped Bellingham, Wash. Quality Highest Established 1890 Twenty-one years in the same location surely enables us to do "Evenjtffing in Printlna ttiat is Good" S. B. IRISH c CO Priiptiipg :: Eipgravir^g Llegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue . . . Phone Main 282 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS W O L L, I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired Immediately Factory on Premises The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OE Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney' Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 48S 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham WHERE IS THE PLACE TO GET DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS CANDIES AND CHRISTMAS BOXES The Place Where Delicious Hot Drinks and Lunches Are Served. THE PHL-WETTO Girls, the best thing to have in your room is a TOASTER You can make more delicious toast and make it so quickly that you would be delighted. Just the thing for a Sunday eve "spread" Whatcom County Railway Light Co. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store A Sale On Suits FOR STUDENTS All the suits in the store are now on sale They will be on sale for ten days from this time. It is hardly necessary to say that any student who needs or wants a new winter suit should get it now. For since ALL the suits are on sale the BEST ones may be had the same as the cheaper ones, a t reduced prices. All the $15 to $19.50 Suits are on sale at All the $20 to $24.50 Suits are on sale at gt; All the $25 to $29.50 Suits are on sale at All the $32 to $39.50 Suits are on sale at All the $40 to $50 Suits are on sale at $9.95 $14.95 $19.95 $24.95 SSiSr J. B. WAHL Us? ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co.e«g^5f3|«L gt;i3ii Railroad Avenue "Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above it." Literary Assistant Literary Class Editors— Seuior Junior Sophomore Freshman Exchange Athletics Art THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF— ASSISTANT EDITOR-ETHEL ANDERSON LEW A. GREENE HELEN LYNDEN GRACE PROCTOR MARGARET GREY MARTHA EVERETT - MOSIE ODLE - LYTTON SWARTZ RUTH LEMACK - R. KNAACK VERNA BOYD - ERA FRANKLIN STAFF MAY C. P. D E CRANE —ELIZABETH MANN Organizations— Alkisiah Philomathean - Students' Ass'n, Y. W. C. A. Choral Club - - - VIDA FORREST GRACE DEVEREAUX OLGA OLSON - IRMAE.DURKEE FRANCIS COCHEL Calendar Alumni Jokes -j Auditorium Business Manager HERSALORA GOODSPEED AGNES CALDWELL WILLIAM TUCKER TERRENCE CUNNINGHAM LORENAFREY MARY RIORDON TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XL November, 1911 No. 2 A vote of thanks is due the Lecture Course Committee for their able efforts in behalf of the Students of B. S. N. S. and citi­zens of Bellingham. The first number has been presented, and was greeted by a large and appreciative audience. We feel that those who do not take advantage of this course will regret it, for some excellent numbers will appear, which no one can afford to miss. The story entitled "The Weaver," which appears in this is­sue was contributed to The Messenger by Mrs. Ella Higginson. We appreciate very much the kindly interest our gifted towns-woman has shown in our paper, and in behalf of the School, take this means of expressing our appreciation. Class activities are being entered into with a vim. The Freshmen succeeded in keeping its pennant up in the Assembly room during chorus practice. The Seniors also displayed colors, which the Juniors straightway appropriated. On Wednesday, ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER during Students' Hour, the different classes convene, no doubt plotting to "get ahead of the other classes." The Messenger needs your help. Why not give it? The box at the main entrance ought to remind you at morning, before noon, afternoon and night to take a minute and drop something that's happened in a Class into that box. We never hear from the Domestic Science Department. Surely there are grim trage­dies, dire calamities and heavenly successes happening there ev­ery day. If we can't taste them, at least let us hear of them. Also the Training School. We can't pick up a funny paper but the school boy joke heads the list. Don't allow our youths to waste their brilliance on the desert air. Put their wit in The Messenger, so we may all laugh. We missed Miss Montgomery, Miss Hays, Miss Gray, Mr. Epley at different times during the last three weeks, but our loss was the other fellow's gain. They were at various institutes over the State, and report pleasant and successful work. . THE WEAVER. A weaver stood by his loom, weaving. The fabric lengthen­ing beneath his patient hands was coarse and gray. It was strong and good of its kind, for he wove with care, but it was all gray. He glanced often with a great wonder in his heart, at the other looms, where fine and beautiful threads flashed all day long, but he never asked for other weaving than the coarse stuff which had fallen to his lot. Those who were judges of that kind of thing came and looked at his work, and marveled among themselves at the weaver. "It is well done," they cried, "but so ugly! Why don't you use colors ?" Answer he made not, but went on weaving as if he had not heard. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 Months passed. He wove on, patiently and silently. He asked no questions, and answered none. But they would not let him alone. They kept on crying- for him to put in color, color! At last, after a long, long time, he sent them one day a fabric of such brilliant and exquisite color that they could have fallen down and worshiped him for its ravishing beauty. And they ran to the overseer, and cried out, "Give us more of this weaver's stuff, more! Give him any price! There never was such color on earth." "But he is dead," said the overseer. "Dead! Dead! When he has just learned the secret of this marvelous color! Why, what killed him?" "The secret," said the overseer. "It's this way: They come in here by hundreds and want work. Usually they want color at once, and we give it to them, and a great mess they make of it; and they weary soon and drop out. But a few come who ask only to work. 'To weave, to weave,' that is their cry. We give them the coarse, gray stuffs to try their strength and patience. As soon as you discover that they are doing such work well, you cry out for color, color! We do not give it to them; for we know that they are the kind to get it for themselves in good time, and we don't keep any color like theirs." "Why, where do they get it ?" they cried, wonderingly. "Oh, if I told you, it wouldn't be a secret," said the overseer; and he went away, sighing. ELLA HIGGINSON. *s* e*? e*» CLAM! (From Latin, meaning "Secret.") Cassius Aurelius climbed the slope of the Janiculum, swiftly and gracefully. He carried a sling and a goodly supply of smooth, round stones, worn to their present shapeliness by the river Tiber. You may wonder why he climbed the Janiculum armed in this manner. The truth must be told. Cato's inspiring "Delenda est Carthago" had indeed rung throughout all Italy; but nowhere was the excitement so high as among Rome's rabble. Many a brave lad, scarcely older than Cassius, had gone to fight the hated Pceni. As time sped on and Carthage remained unconquered, Cassius pleaded hard to go with Claudius on the new war-ves­sels ; for even the galley had no terrors for him, so ardent was his patriotism and so meager his knowledge of life. But his mother had requested, with tears in her eyes, that he remain with her and little sister for another year, and he had yielded to her entreaties. He had hardly realized how much his eager desire to go to war ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER had hurt his gentle mother, whose husband had fallen for his country so recently. Cassius had tried to wait patiently; but, with his earnest faith in the new war-vessels, with their grappling hooks and drawbridges, and in his thoughtless enthusiasm, he feared that the war would be over before he could distinguish himself. With the privation of the months previous, these feelings had passed away. The vessels had been gone many days now, and nothing had been heard from them since. Times had grown harder daily; and now, almost at the point of starvation, the Romans, one and all, wished peace at any price. Cassius had left his mother and sister with the fear of death plainly pictured on their haggard faces. He wanted to shoot a crow from the flock he had seen lighting- among the scraggly trees on the Janiculum hill. He was thinking of his dear ones and their plight as he reached the little grove and threw himself down to rest; for his rapid climb had wearied him exceedingly. He was a sturdy lad; but lack of food had told on his endurance amazingly, and he discovered, to his surprise, that his hands were trembling. His eyes grew misty as he considered the situation. There was no more corn to be distributed to the poor. That was the appalling fact that had weighed on his mind for two days and nights. He dared not tell his mother. He knew that, unless aid came soon, very soon, they must face death. He did not mind death for him­self, but for his mother and sister "0 mater ct sortor miscrissima," he murmured, dropping his face into his hands. Suddenly he raised his face, wonderingly. A crow from the topmost branch of a nearby tree had exclaimed in his own lan­guage, "Silence." Then, the crow began a rapid exhortation. Cassius listened wonderingly while the eloquent bird stated his grievances to his interested audience. The list was long; but the principal complaints were lack of food and the new grappling-hooks of the Romans. These hooks were made in the very image of the crows and called by their name, "Corvus." "Was it not enough," the orator exclaimed, "to attempt to starve us by putting every grain of corn beyond our reach with­out adding insult to injury by using these outrageous images as instruments of warfare against our trusted friends, the Cartha­ginians? What is all this insane war about, anyway? Simply because the Romans are jealous of the prosperity of Carthage. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 What course is becoming- to us in our time of need? Revenge, my comrades, revenge! But, how is that possible? There are no crops that we can uproot. We are too weakened by long fast­ing to proceed against them in any other way. What course yet remains? One, and only one, my brothers. Since we can not avenge our wrongs, we must leave the land the gods are frowning upon." The crows applauded this outburst loudly. Cassius still stared at the strange scene in utter bewilderment. "Yes," continued the speaker, "I repeat it: Departure is pur only course. Our strength lessens daily. We must depart immediately for the land of the morning star. We will abandon this jealous land, stirred by insane Cato, with his everlasting, 'Delenda est Carthago.'" Cassius sprang to his feet, roused almost to frenzy by this insolent remark directed toward his hero, Cato. Quickly, he fit­ted a stone into his sling, and, whirling the weapon above his head, he let fly the missile. He intended to bring down the inso­lent orator; but, for some reason, possibly blinded by his anger, he threw too low. He struck another crow, however, which gave a shriek of rage and pain as it dropped to the ground. The others flew away, chattering excitedly. Cassius took up the fowl and made his way quickly to his waiting mother and sister, who were overjoyed at his successful trip up the Janiculum. While his mother prepared the bird for the table, Cassius told his amazing story. His mother listened with tears in her eyes; for she believed insufficient nourishment had unbalanced her boy's mind. Toward evening, the crows again assembled on the Janicu­lum hill, and, again, the orator urged the necessity of immediate departure; but, this time, there were dissenting voices. "Brothers," exclaimed a very large crow, "but this very day I passed a victorius fleet of the Romans, and, as I neared the mouth of the Tiber, I saw a grain vessel, heavily laden, bringing the news of Roman conquest. Times will soon be better in Rome. We know nothing of the land to which you would go. You are ever desirous of new things. I request, I entreat, I command you not to attempt such foolishness. If you do, I will arouse the Romans, and they will prevent the accomplishment of your un­dertaking." The orator was also a diplomat, and he replied with soft words and a pretense of submission; but he asked in an indirect way that all who were his friends should go with him to spend ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER the night in another grove, as the one they were in was over­crowded. About fifty of his brightest supporters understood what his plans were, and they immediately arose and followed him. When the)'- reached this grove, the wise orator appealed to them not to depend on the future of Rome. " 'The present is all thou hast,' my brothers, and it is full of want, aye, starvation even. Let us make use of it and depart." The crows readily agreed, and, a few minutes later, they started for the Far East. But the excited birds kept chattering of their daring, little heeding the leader's earnest pleas for silence, until suddenly he called a halt, and, while they were silent from wonder, he told them that they were about to pass over the Janic-ulum again and he added: "Countrymen, brothers, we must proceed secretly, or we shall surely be captured. Remember now, secretly, secretly {clam, clam)." The crows repeated the expression after him and again moved on calling "clam, clam," as they flew, and, indeed, they made about as much noise as before. They aroused the crows on the Janiculum hill, and, when these meddlesome fellows heard the oft repeated admonition, they guessed what was going on and immediately set out to arouse the Romans. The fifty runawa)^ realized that they must make haste, and they flew as fast as their wings could carry them; nor did they pause until morning dawned, when they saw that they were no longer being pursued. They did not know that there had been so much excitement in Rome over the joyful news of Roman victories that the tell­tale crows had not succeeded in making anyone heed their con­fused chatter excepting Cassius Aurelius, who was so absorbed in the description of the first naval battle in which the Romans had conquered the Carthaginians that he gave them little heed. The fifty pilgrims continued their journey, seldom halting except for food or rest; for they had not yet recovered from their fright. They still called "Clam" from day to day. Their fright seemed to have driven every word of their old language from their minds, save this. After many days of flight across a seemingly endless ex­panse of water, they sighted land and they joyfully shouted, "Clam!" As soon as they reached this new land, which happened to be the western coast of the United States, they began to search eagerly for food. They soon discovered some little animals, ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 which lived in the lime-stone houses, lying on the wet sands, from which the tide had lately receded. Each crow took one bite, but found that he could not procure a second from that house; for the owner silently closed his home. That one bite was certainly delicious, and the sight of the little limestone dwellings was very tantalizing. No matter how much the crows chattered and pecked them, the new-found food remained utterly silent and motionless. So the crows declared they would call them "Clam" forever. They soon discovered that they could steal on their prey and secure a delicious morsel before the clams could close their shells. So with a soft little cry of "Claw," they went slipping about gathering food by stealth for many a day. It was left for the Orator to discover, or happen upon a bet­ter way. It was the day that Mrs. Orator declared her eggs were hatching and that she did not dare leave them for fear they would be chilled. Of course, the Orator volunteered to take his wife's place while she went to search for food; but she responded that his feet were so miserably large that she was sure he would crush her little darlings. Mrs. Orator grew very hungry. She felt that she must have food or she would surely faint. Suddenly, a bright idea struck her. Calling her husband, she told him to bring two or three clams, and lay them in crotches of the tree, where she could see them. Her plan was to watch until a clam opened its shell, then to fly to it and get a morsel. In this way, she thought, she would be able to feed herself and yet not leave her babies long enough for them to become chilled. The Orator started on his errand immediately; for he knew the incoming tide would soon cover the clams. With one in his talons, he rose, but before he had crossed the beach, he dropped his unaccustomed burden, which struck the stones with a crash. When the Orator reached it, he discovered the shell had been broken so that the food might easily be obtained. Hastily, he gathered up the shellfish and took it to Mrs. Ora­tor, who was delighted with the new process, as they would now be able to feed their little ones the dainty food. Crows still carry clams high above the beach, and drop them on the rocks in order to get their food, calling "Clam, Clam," all the while. The Siwash Indian learned the name from the crows, and the white man from the Indian, though the pale-face uses the short "a," while the others still adhere to the old Italian "a." OLSAH BLANK, '13. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER MY MISTAKE IN THE FOG. Dear Raymond: I must tell you of my experience while I was visiting Aunt Kate in London. You know mother and father had gone for a trip into the country and Aunt Kate and I were there alone. I had had a cold for a few days and was anxious to go out and get some fresh air. I hated the idea of walking back and forth along the street, with no destination in view, so I asked Aunty if she had an errand I could do. As the weather was fine she said I could go to her dressmaker's and "fetch her new frock home." "The way is not long," said she. "Just walk one block north and two blocks west and you will see a large red house on the northeast corner, with dormer windows and a sign, "Notary Public,' and 'Sewing Taken In Here.' You must walk right in and go down the hall until you reach an oaken door. Knock, and the seamstress will give you the frock upon receipt of this note." She gave me the note and I departed. I had not gone a block before the fog was so dense that I literally groped, as in darkness. It was a new sensation to me, and I assure you it was anything but pleasant. I was sure of my way, though, and quickening my pace, I soon reached the house. I mounted the steps in the same groping way, and as I found no sign, I thought they had taken it down and put it up some­where else. I could see but one dormer window, but presumed that the rest were the same. "The location must be right," said I to myself, "and the color is red." I walked boldly in the front door, and proceeded down the hall. As I was nearing the end, a gouty old gentleman came down the stairs and seeing me, he began to come toward me brandishing his cane, which, somehow, had no attraction for me. I am almost ashamed, anyway humiliated, to tell what happened, but, anyhow, after he and his stick were done with me, he shut me outside the door, saying between his teeth, "I'll show a sneak-thief how he'll rob me! G-g-get out; you, g-g-g-get out!" I sat down on the walk in anything but a pleasant frame of mind. The fog was so dense that I couldn't hope to find my wav home, and so I sat there for what seemed a few hours, and finally a boy about my own age, sixteen or so, came along whistling. He seemed as much at home in the fog as you and I do at home in the rain. He conducted me to Aunt Kate's home, all the while whistling in a most suggestive and condescending manner. Well, Raymond, London may be allright, but when I think of my experience there, I love rain. Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain, Yours truly—John Smith. NAN BOVINGDON, ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 9 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 9 FOOTBALL. Hippety-hip! Kazip! Kazip! Hippety-hip! Kazip! Kazip! Hooray! Hooray! Belay! Belay! Bellingham Normal! Bellingham Bay! Did you say Football? Yes. What do I know about it? Why, we've got a rip-roaring-snorter of a team—one of which every true Normalite may justly feel proud. All objections to this statement will be promptly over-ruled by the Normal las­sies. If you don't believe it, ask them. Everyone concedes that the Normal now has the best team it ever had; in fact, a team which can, and will do things. Though our gridiron-warriors were not born with a football in their mouths, instead of the pro­verbial golden spoon, all show that they have long ago made 'their acquaintance with the pigskin oval. They have played but one game, as yet, and, incidentally,—they WON that! BELLINGHAM NORMAL, IOJ BELLINGHAM HIGH, O. October 21st marked the crisis of football in the Normal, for on that day, our eleven met and defeated the local High School for the first time in the history of the School. Eleven years ago the first game was played, and since then the Normal has repeatedly met with defeat at the hands of their local rivals. A better day for our victory could not have been selected. The weather was superb and the crowd accordingly. Such en­thusiasm as was displayed by the Normal rooters is rare indeed, and the team came fully up to their most optimistic expectations. The side of the field allotted to the Normal rooters was one mass of blue and white pennants. Before the game the coach and the captain exhorted the players to fight to the last ditch. So they trotted out on the field with the determination to "do or die," and do they did. They went into the game with a snap and vigor only seen when an ag- ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 TEE MESSENGER gregation of real football players goes on the field. The High School kicked off, and the Normal carried the ball well back toward the center of the field. Two forward passes were tried to the end but failed. Then a long pass was pulled off—Johns to Sutherland,—which was good for about forty yards. This carried the ball into the High's territory. Then the ball shifted back and forth till the whistle blew for the first quarter. The second quarter was more eventful, the backs sending the ball forward by hard line-bucks. Hawkins took the ball for a brilliant run, which netted a substantial gain. After this Johns, our quarter, called for cross-bucks and Starr Sutherland carried the ball across for a touchdown. This made the Normal rooters hilarious, and the High rooters were noticeably quiet. W. Suth­erland made the best of a poor chance at goal, but missed. Shortly after this the half ended. The third quarter was marked by the best playing in the entire game. The ball was slowly but surely worked toward the High goal line. Hawkins again made some good gains and more than once when yardage was needed, Tucker tore through the line on delayed passes for the necessary amount of territory. Then the ball was taken across again by Starr Sutherland for a second touchdown. Goal was missed. Once, during the game, the ball was within a foot of High's goal, but was lost on downs. The quarter ended shortly after. The last quarter was uneventful, excepting that W. Suther­land was struck on that part of the anatomy unofficially known as the ''bean," and straightway his reason forsook him. After the game was over he was overheard casually asking someone who won the game. During the last quarter the Normal played safe and the contest ended without further scoring. In this game the Highs were beaten at every point. They were outweighed, outplayed and outgeneraled. Johns, the Nor­mal quarter, played the game of his life. His brainy work, his cool, level head, and his punting, make him a valuable asset to the team. Credit must be given to the linemen for their splendid work on offense and defense. They were "there" in every stage of the game; ready to make a hole in the opposing line for their own men to go through, or equally ready to break through the other line and break up their plays. Although rarely given an opportunity for spectacular work, their worth is well known and appreciated by their team-mates. How they lined up : B. S. N. S.—Odle, center; Merritt, right guard; Cunning­ham, left guard; Hawkins, right tackle; Rogers, left tackle; Swartz, right end; Knaack, left end; Johns, quarterback; Starr ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 Sutherland (Capt), right halfback; W. Sutherland, left half­back ; Tucker, fullback. B. H. S.—Heschey, center; W. Mead, right guard; Macau-lay, left guard; Goddard, right tackle; Mead, left tackle; Arnold, Kimball, right end; Phillips, left end; Hillier, quarterback; Mor­gan, right halfback; Follman, left halfback; Kohler (Captain), fullback. During the month a great deal of progress has been made in the various Class teams. Managers have been elected and have brought the teams out regularly for practice. Practice hours have been assigned, so as to give each team one hour a week. Most of the teams, in their enthusiasm, manage to find more time for individual practice during the week. The managers and hours for the various Classes are as fol­lows: Freshmen—Inga Riley, manager; Tuesday, 4:00 p. m. Sophomores—Mary Ries, manager; Monday, 4 :oo p. m. Juniors—Verna Boyd, manager; Wednesday, 7 :oo p. m. Seniors—Gertrude Conant, manager; Tuesday, 7 :oo p. m. If you have the time and the inclination, drop in when your team is practicing, and encourage them by showing your interest. Find what girls are playing, or likely to make the team. Get some yells for use in the games. Several of the teams are hoping to have some practice games ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER with other teams as soon as possible. These games will be open to the entire School. Any team wishing to play a practice game with any other team, should issue a challenge, by means of the A. B. C. Board, through the managers. By doing this and get­ting acquainted with the form of the various teams, each will be more able to play well, in the cup series. The series does not start until about the beginning- of the second semester, by which time the teams should be in excellent condition and well-organized. The ninth and tenth grades have done little, but are plan­ning to get one good High School team. They have much good material, and by electing a manager, and going to work, could make a very strong showing in the games. It is too soon to prophesy, or even to attempt to predict, anything as to the abilities of the different teams. Each Class has enthusiasm and determination to play a lively game, as a re­sult of which the final games will be made very interesting. es* ^s* w THE STUDENTS' LOAN FUND. During the Winter or early Spring of 1904-5, the Normal School gave a large and very successful entertainment in Beck's Theatre. The proceeds of this entertainment was made into a Students' Loan Fund, starting with a nucleus of $400.00. The purpose of the fund was to enable the students to get pecuniary aid when they needed it most, to finish out the year at the Normal. The regulations stipulated by the Board of Trustees are briefly these: No loan is made for a larger amount than fifty dollars, or for a smaller sum than ten dollars. The time of the note is preferably not to exceed one year. This note must be signed by the student applying for the loan and one other per­son, who should be someone not connected with the School. The interest on the loan is 6 per cent. When a student applies at the registrar's office for a loan, he or she receives a commendation blank, to be filled out and signed by the principal of the School, the head of the Department of Education, and the head of the Department of Mathematics. This blank, which states that in the opinion of these three people the applicant is worthy of receiving the loan, is then pre­sented to the Registrar, and the note is prepared and signed. The check is then signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. This fund is always in demand and has been of inestimable value to a good number of students. Mr. Clark says that this is ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 the pleasant feature of handling this fund; that whenever stu­dents make remittances paying hack their loan they always ex­press their deep gratitude and appreciation of the fund, which en­abled them to continue in School when otherwise it would have been impossible. So great is the demand for this help that at one time, about two years ago. there was less than one dollar on hand in the fund. By being used time and again this fund, starting with $400.00, has done about $1700 worth of good. This does not mean that there is v$i700 in the fund, but simply that it has done the work of $1700. At present there is about $500 on hand in the fund, from which several loans are to made in the near future. There is outstanding at the present time, eight notes, amounting to a total of $300. This shows that the fund lias grown from $400 to about $800. This increase is due to the generosity of the last three graduating Classes of the School. The Class of 1909 put $123.65 into this fund, the Class of 1910 gave $164.08, and the Class of 1911 added $117.10 more. It cost these three Classes a large amount of hard work and persevering effort to prepare and present the plays, through the proceeds of which they were enabled to make these gifts; but surely nothing-which they might have left in the School would have given more timely aid and been more gratefully appreciated than this. HARRY F. HEATH. lt;# 4s # PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Oct. 10.—It was reported that the contract with Miss Bur­roughs had been signed. The following names were put upon the complimentary list of The Messenger : Messrs. Donavan, Edens, Hammer, Clark, Whipple; Misses Cribbs, Bras, Ellensburg Nor­mal School, Cheney Normal School, Bellingham City Library, Fairhaven Library. Miss Olson was appointed as reporter to The Messenger for the Students' Association. Bills allowed for $21.85. Oct. 17.—Report of hand-book committee read and accept­ed. Mr. Rogers gave the following Cash report for the Book Store: Total sales ending September 29, 1911 $ 98.02 Total sales ending October 6, 1911 77-12 Total sales ending October 13, 1911 64.86 Total $ 240.00 Totals as per report rendered 9-23-11 $1087. Total cash sales to date, 10-13 .$1327.91 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Discussion about Senior Class pin. Bills allowed for $530-32. Oct. 24.—The contract with Mr. Irish for the printing of The Messenger was handed in. The following departments of the Staff were decided to be put upon the complimentary list: Editor, Associate Editor, Literary Editor, Exchange Editor, Ath­letic Editors (2), Art Editor, Calendar, Alumni, Jokes (2), and Miss Edens. A bid from the North Coast Engraving Co., for making our cuts for The Messenger was read. The matter was left in the hands of a committe with power to act. Bill allow­ed, $278.82. Oct. 31.—The matter of the Senior Class pin was left to Mr. Deerwester, to bring up before the Faculty. Mr. Tucker's report on football was given as follows: Appropriation for football $ 70.00 Net proceeds - 38.60 Total $ 108.60 Expenses 32-75L L Total $ 75-85 Showing $75.85 in advance of all expenses. Bills allowed. $350-35- lt;$. e§» egi ALKASIAHS. The first Alkasiah program of this month was on the life and works of our poet, Mrs. Higginson. This was the second of the series of great women writers. After the regular meeting the Alkasiahs were banqueted by the Boys' Debating Societ)'. Everyone reports a fine time. Mr. Becker was the toastmaster of the evening. Mr. Hogan gave the toast of welcome to the Society, and Miss Boyd responded. Mr. Heath talked on "Why I Believe In Segregation," and Mr. Patchin, Mr. Bond and Miss Baker talked on the advantages of Society Work. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 The second program was about Helen Hunt Jackson, pre­faced by a very live])' business meeting. After the program, the new members were initiated. Nothing need be said about this part of the evening. We were very glad to have with us, two of old members— Joyce Day and Jennie Deightman, who are teaching at Beach. Miss Deightman has been our President each of the different years she attended Normal. The Alkasiahs are proud of their Club, of their traditions, and of their work, but proudest of all of their old members. 4 Please remember that the Young Women's Christian Asso­ciation holds a devotional meeting every Thursday afternoon at 4:10 in the Association rooms. You are always welcome. October 12, Minnie Burroughs was leader of an enjoyable meeting, the subject of which was "God's Gifts." It proved help­ful to all present. The following week, Carol Johnson led the meeting. The subject was "God Is Able." A chance was given for all to speak and some good testimonies were given. Those who were absent missed an enthusiastic meeting, a thing none can afford to do. Thursday, October 26, the meeting was in charge of Inez Clawson, the topic being "Conference Memories." All of our girls who attended conference this past Summer spoke. These were Inez Clawson, Mabel Jordan, Era Franklin, Carol Johnson and Mollie Harrison. Each girl spoke on a different phase of the work, and the talks were so inspiring that many who have never been to Conference, are anxious to go. November 2, the meeting was devoted to the installation of new members. The speakers were Carol Johnson, the President of the Association, and Dr. Mathes. Both gave good, helpful talks, showing that the Association is the place to receive good ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER training in Christian service which will be of help to each and every one of us when we go out as teachers. The Membership Committee is planning a banquet for all members of the Association to be given at Edens Hall, Friday, November ioth. A good time is being anticipated. So far 150 new members have been enrolled. The Bible and Mission Study Classes are meeting regularly and the work as a whole indicates that a prosperous year is before us. PHILOMATHEANS. The regular meeting- of the Philomatheans was held Thurs­day, October 12, 1911, in the Music room. An Indian program was given, after which a pow-wow was held by all the brave warriors of the Society. The old warriors found it necessary to initiate the new members into the pow-wow, to enable them to become efficient warriors for the work to do, and to make them fit to capture the prizes offered this year. The ceremony was con­ducted in a most serious and solemn manner by Big Chief Odle. Each one was given a blanket, and all sat down and smoked the "Pipe of Peace." On the thirty-first of October, the Philomatheans gave a Hallowe'en program, stories being told of some of the customs and beliefs of the people in witchcraft days. A social time, fol­lowed, including peanut hunts and fortune telling; fortunes all told in a nutshell. «§• B. S. N. S. BOYS' DEBATING CLUB. The Young Men's Debating Club has been holding its regu­lar meetings on Thursday night of each week, and will continue to do so throughout the School year. The officers of the Club are: President, Phil Hogan; Vice-President, Wm. Tucker; Secretary, Terrence Cunningham; Critic, Marius Hansen; Musi­cian, Lew Green. It has been the custom in the past for all the young men of the Bellingham Normal to attend the weekly meetings of this Club, and it is urged that each one consider himself in duty bound to attend the meetings this year. Public speaking and the art of debating should be accomplishments of every teacher and through the benefits derived in the meetings of the Boys' Debating Club, the young men have succeeded in carrying off fi^ l-» lt;~ gt;«.ors in de­bate and declamation for some years past. We request the pres­ence of every young man in the Bellingham Normal, at the meet- ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 WEST* ing next Thursday evening. The programs are intensely inter­esting as well as instructive and educative. The talks attempt to be logical, concise and brilliant, and the debates are on subjects that are up to date and full of interest. + H. L. S. On the evening of October 19, a meeting of the H. L. S. was held in Mrs. Thatcher's room. After a very interest program, the election of officers took place, the following being elected: President Miss Mabel Cain Vice-President Miss Marjorie Arthur Secretary Miss Lulah Radley Treasurer Miss Gertrude Davidson The next meeting was held Thursday, Nov. 2, when a very interesting Riley program was rendered. The H. L. S. is destined to become one of the most famous in the records of the School, since in its enrollment are the Three Graces. G. M. D. •§• CHORAL CLUB. The Choral Club is making quite a noise in the world. They will give the world a song of cheer from the Assembly platform. Please be polite as to applause. It would make the Choral Club feel badly to think they did less than the Glee Club. Some of the members of the Club are planning to take part in the Oratory. It is an excellent opportunity to get training in that line of work. That Mrs. Thatcher will make it a success goes without saying. The Club is mourning the loss of Mrs. Golden. Her voice will be sadly missed from the soprano ranks. The good wishes of the Club go with her in her new position. Girls, turn out to Club! It doesn't do the Club any good for you to sing Wednesday afternoons at 3 130, if you are not in the Club room. 4* «$• 4* EXCHANGE. High School, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1911. To the Exchange Editor of The Messenger: I am sending you a copy of the October Recorder, hoping that you will place it upon your exchange list for the coming year. That we would be sorry to find our paper excluded from your list is evident from the number of queries which have come to me as a result of the absence of The Messenger from among ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER our October exchanges. Hoping to receive a copy of your Nov­ember issue, I am, Very sincerely yours, HELEN VAN WAGONEN, Exchange Editor. At present we have on our exchange list the following pa­pers :— The Cynosure, Fargo, North Dakota. The Mirror, Wilbur, Wash. The Eh Kah Nam, Walla Walla, Wash. College Breezes, St. Peter, Minn. The MankaPoman, Mankato, Minn. The Temple Normal Student, Temple, Arizona. The Prescott Megaphone, Prescott, Wash. Judging from the "Pleasantries" in the El Kah Nam, the fac­ulty and students have a good sense of humor. College Breezes lives up to its name. We are very much impressed with Det Sista Ordet. Other School magazines are constanly coming in and we hope next month to have a greater number on our list. THE SENIOR CLASS. We're the best Class in Normal School, We use our brains; ive keep each rule; We're there with parties and colors fine, We make the Juniors come to time. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 19 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 1£ We study hard and like our work, One thing there is zve never shirk, "To find out Junior plans and stunts/' Of course zve put them on the bump! To shoiv that zve are frisky and clever And that the Juniors zvill equal us NEVER, They gave a party one Friday night— We zvere there and held on tight! The party progressed with the usual "vim." And -finally the Juniors zvere out of glim, Later they served a dainty supper, Which zvas thoroughly mixed zvith "Senior pepper." CLASS OFFICERS. PRESIDENT—Chas. Becker. VICE-PRESIDENT—Elizabeth Mann. SECRETARY—Ruth Buchanan. TREASURER—Helen Linden. Misses French and Rexroth visited with Minnie Boroughs and Mollie Harrison at Edens Hall for several days. Misses Mary Pitlz, Grace Phelps and Mabel Jordan have spent week-ends in Seattle during- the past month. JUNIORS, NOTICE Q u ality—Se nio rs! Quantity—Juniors! Dr. Mathes (in the 9:15 History of Ed. Class)—"And which half of the Senior Class is this?" Mr. Deerwester—"The better half." Miss Sperry—''Who is the man talking to in this poem?" Miss Elvins—"To the husband of the picture." The Seniors extend a hearty welcome to the new members who have entered since the last issue of the Messenger. We wish to offer this criticism of a statement in the Junior Notes of last issue: "The Juniors assisted by some very able Seniors, etc." should be, "the Seniors, very ably assisted by a Junior." Of course, we realize this is a "slip of the pen, not of the mind." A Senior—"I suggest green and gold for Class Colors." Mr. Jensen—"I think that's an infringement on the rights of the Juniors and Freshmen to take the color of green." ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Mr. Epley—"And my cow just laid down and died " Grace Proctor (very sweetly)—"Mr. Epley, do cows die that way very often?" lt;?*» p** p*» JUNIOR NOTES. They came, they saw, they conquered Everything that was in sight; From the Faculty dozvn to the Freshmen boys The Juniors have made it all right. The Seniors tremble before them, The Sophomores bend the knee; The Freshmen turn green with envy Of the Juniors—don't you see? So here's to our dear old Normal, With its Juniors strong and true, And the hope that is written within each heart As they cheer for the white and blue. "Say, did you go to the Junior party?" "Well, I should say I did, and I had a most dee-lightful time. Really, I don't think it would have been half as much fun if the Seniors hadn't stirred things up. Do you?" "No, indeed; that just added to our enjoyment. Every Class can't have its refreshments in the chemical laboratory, or ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER £1 dance a Virginia reel by candlelight But, above all things, there is nothing the matter with the Freshmen Class—they certainly were generous with their ice-cream and cake." —(Heard after the Junior Party, October 21.) The Junior Class is to be congratulated upon the way in which the girls have turned out for basket-ball. We are looking forward to the first game with the greatest anticipation, for our hopes are centered in the Junior team. The Misses Bee Snow and Martha Everett spent a few days of last month in Seattle. Mr. M. Houser, of the University in Seattle, spent Sunday with one of his Junior "girls." Miss Ruth Collins has returned from Everett, where she went to attend her sister's wedding. Rickety Rick! Rickety Russ! What on earth is the matter zvith us? Nothing at all! Nothing at all! We're the Juniors that play Basket Ball! Get busy Juniors! Practice your yells! Don't take a back­seat" in School life if you are giving them in Assembly. A big Senior Class in the city Learned such a sad, sad little ditty. It ran "Hats off to thee," And please believe me, It rhymed, but 'twas not very pretty! 4* 4s 4* SOPHOMORE NOTES. On November third the Sophomores were at home to the Freshman Class, in Society Hall. The hall was profusely deco­rated with Autumn leaves and a combination of the Freshmen and Sophomore colors. The crowd began to gather at seven thirty and, on arriving, each Freshman was given a picture repre­senting the name of a Sophomore, said Freshman being required to interpret the picture and find the Sophomore. When the crowd had assembled the games of the evening consisting of a cracker contest, exchange, poor pussy, and planting potatoes were each in turn played with much fun and laughter, but the most interesting game of the evening was a game of progressive speculation, which was played for two hours. Two prizes were given, one to the most successful speculator, the other to the least successful. Both were carried off by Freshmen. Last but not least the refreshment committee gave us a glad surprise, serving cocoa, wafers and cake., ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER FRESHMEN CLASS NEWS. PRESIDENT—Miss Riordan. VICE-PRESIDENT—Mr. Green. SECRETARY—Miss Uddenburg. TREASURER—Mr. Boyd. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS—Mr. Vale. CLASS COLORS—Purple and Gold. Miss Riley was elected manager of the Girls' Basketball Team. The team does not seem to be progressing as rapidly as could be wished. Girls, do you know who won the Kline Cup last year. Every girl in the Freshman Class should turn out so as to keep the much-sought-for cup another year. In order to become better acquainted, a "Hard Times" party was held on the night of October 21st. Every one had a splen­did time, including those cute little infants, the Juniors, who had to be fed. Of course everyone saw that invincible (?) Sophomore Class drag the Freshman pennant to the ground!! Wake up, Sophies, and get some life into you. The Class of 1915 will be the Class this year, so every mem­ber should boost for it and for the School. Please don't forget, Freshmen, that a Class meeting is held every Wednesday at Stu­dents' Hour, and your attendance is requested. Kg* Kt» jS» HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The Class officers of the Tenth Grade are as follows: PRESIDENT—Sam Johns. VICE-PRESIDENT—Belle Sturgill. SEC. AND TREAS.—Irma Wright. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS—Rosa Redda. The colors chosen for Class Colors by the Tenth Grade are Orange and Black. Ninth Grade Class Yell— Boo-Hoo! Boo-Haiv! Boo-Hoo! Boo-Haw! I want to go home To Pa and Ma! The Ninth Grade was successful in capturing the Tenth Grade pennant. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 Bernard M. Davenport ( ' n ) is principal of a four-year High School at Nooksack. Norman W. Aimer, a Junior of last year, is teaching" the Eighth grade at Ferndale. Guy Dunning, formerly a student here, is the principal of the Ferndale High School. Roy Goodell ('09) is teaching at Yacolt, Wash., this year. Frank Peterson, who attended B. S. N. S. last year, is prin­cipal at Clearbrook. He has associated with him G. F. D. Van-dermei, Fannie Lyle and Lou Whitemarsh, all of whom have at­tended the Normal in past years. Miss Mary O'Loughlin (06) is teaching at Dryad, where she has taught very successfully for several years. Miss Viola Van Curen, a Junior of 1908-09, was married recently to Mr. Carl Grue, a young business man of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Grue are living at 437 Twenty-first street. Miss Laura Mellish ('11) is teaching in Centralia. Miss Ruby Flowers and Miss Frances Stewart ('io}^) are also prac­ticing pedagogy in the same city. Mr. Sidney E. Johnson, Mr. Rogers' predecessor in the Book Store, is attending the U. of W. this year. Walter T. Meyer, known to all old Normal students as "Rastus," is principal at Deming. Miss Margaret Schumacher and Mabel Allen are teaching at Bell Creek, not far from Deming. Miss Maude Plummer, a former student of B. S. N. S., is mistress of the manse at Concrete, Wash. Her marriage to Rev. Simpson of that place occurred in September. Mr. Arthur MaCoubrey ( ' n ) is teaching at Point Roberts, which is in the extreme northwest corner of Whatcom county, and therefore of the United States. He is the principal of the School there, ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 24 ---------- u THE MESSENGER Miss Gertrude Scott ('10%) teaches the advanced grades at Van Wyck, Wash. Miss Mazie Moore ('08) teaches the First grade at the Se-home school. Miss Margaret Chappell ('09) teaches the Third grade at the Greenlake school, Seattle. Miss Martha Brown teaches near Sunnyside, while Laura Angst teaches in the town. Maud Westcott ('10) is teaching at Port Blakely. Edna Lawrence ('10) teaches the Fifth grade in the Roeder building in this city. Her sister, Arta, who was a student last year, is teaching a rural school near their old home at Davenport, Wash. Mrs. Iva Logg (nee Miss Whiteside), is rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl. Marcella Besancon teaches the Fifth and Sixth grades at North Bellingham. Hilda Musgrove ('10) teaches the Third grade in the Fair-haven building, in this city. Ella Byers is teaching a rural school near Excelsior. Florence Charroin and Elsie Simmons, two alumni, are teaching at Lynden. Miss Emelie Chabot, of Moclips, a former Normal student, was married in Vancouver, B. C, in September, to Ernest A. Hobsburn of Cairo, Egypt. The young couple left immediately for Quebec, whence they sailed direct for London. From there they will go to the continent, and after a honeymoon in France, Switzerland and Italy, will leave for their future home in Cairo. Miss Chabot met Mr. Hobsburn in Egypt while on her trip abroad last year, on which she was accompanied by her sister, Elizabeth, also a former Normal student. It was indeed a shock to many when made acquainted with the death of Jessie Scott Carver. She had been a student at B. S. N. S., had graduated from the University of Michigan, and was teaching in the High School department at Newport, Wash. e^w e-i* ol* CALENDAR. Oct. 11.—All Classes hold Class meetings. Seniors so slow two sessions are needed. Juniors plan big picnic. Oct. 13.—Juniors opposed, not only by the School, by also by weather man. Seniors eat nice rosy apples; Juniors jealous, as usual. Oct. 16.—Did the Juniors try to play a practical joke? I guess they did try, but my, such a fizzle! ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 25 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 25 Football started again. Oct. 17.—Students notified of monthly reports. Oct. 18.—Most certainly Class meetings. Oct. 20.—All students enjoyed Mr. Morse's recital. Oct. 21.—Best football game ever. Did we win? Why, of course! don't Ave always win ? Oct. 26.—Whitney Brothers Quartet enjoyed by all. Sen­ior Class banner floats gayly in the breeze from flag pole. Oct. 27.—Dorms, give lively, spooky Hallowe'en party to Faculty. Oct. 28.—One more grand party by the Dorm. All young people seem to have a fine time. Oct. 30.—The Welsh musicale was enjoyed by many. Miss Gray leaves town. Oct. 31.—Hallowe'en for all. Philo's give a fine party. Nov. 1."—Class meetings? Certainly! Nov. 2.—Alkasiahs initiate new members, and also a few extra (?). Nov. 3.—We enjoy fine talk by Mrs. Devin. We go to press. The world is old, yet likes to laugh, Neiv jokes are hard to find; A zvhole neiv editorial staff Can't tickle every mind. So if you meet some ancient joke. Decked out in modern guise, Don't frown and call the thing a fake, Just laugh—Don't be too wise! —Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Mrs. Thatcher—"Miss O, sing the scale." Miss O— "Do, me, re." Mr. Mooclie asks Miss Snow a question. Miss S. (in loud undertone)—"O, Gee, girls!" Mr. Moodie (repeating answer to the Class)—"O, Gee, Girls!" Olie (giving one of his elaborate addresses)—"I can tell you how to live a hundred years." Dignified Senior—"How's that?" Olie—"Don't die!" Adams—"Some block-head has swiped my hat." Wallie—"He must have known your heads were just alike." Mr. Patchin (during teacher's meeting)—"Can you see me at 5 :oo o'clock every day" ? Miss Chappell—"I have to see some one else then." Heard in Oral Ex. II.— Glennis Allen—"Who knows what a honeymoon is?" Ivy Brown (positively)—"I know, I have taken one to " (laughter interrupted.) Miss D. (in Algebra II.)—"Mr. McCall, please explain the difference between addition and subtraction." Mr. McCall (after thinking)—"Well, in one you add, and the other you subtract." Mr. Epley (in Agriculture)—"How did the potato blight get from the Eastern states across the plains, to the Western States ?" The answer he got—"I guess it bummed its way out on the railroad." Football Manager Tucker has a White hope. Ask Mr. Deerwester how he likes to fight fire. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 W. G. Callow (in Observation)—"I'm getting too psy­chological." First Senior—"My last contribution to the Messenger was just accepted." Second Senior—"It was?" First Senior—"Yes; sixty-five cents for a subscription." History Pupil—"I want the 'Life of Julius Caesar.' " Librarian—"Sorry, sir; but Brutus is ahead of you."—Ex. Ask Mr. Kaup the definition of "common people." Miss E.—"Mr. Manley, what do you think of Walt Whit­man ?" Mr. M.—"Whitman? Oh, he's alright. He's a Socialist." Lost—By Wallace Callow—a "mental man." Lost—By Marjorie Arthur—a '"mental woman." Found—By Juniors—some red pepper. Wanted—By. the Seniors—more boys. Found—By Harry Heath—a new way of arranging his curls. Found—By Wallace Callow—a "mental woman." Found—By Marjorie Arthur—a "mental man." We always laugh at the teachers' jokes, No matter ivhat they be. 'Tis not because they're funny, But because it's policy. —Ex. Mr. Epley, who is representing the Normal School at the Semi-Centennial Convention, took with him his dress suit. We wish to thank Mr. Epley for this sacrifice in upholding the dig­nity of the Bellingham Normal School. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER On October 13th, Edith Cline Ford, of New York City, gave a dramatic interpretation of "The Pied Piper of Hamlin." " 'Manda's Organ," written by Mrs. Ella Higginson, was also rendered, and so effectively as to dismiss the audience amid ringing applause and laughter. On October 20th the following program was given by Mr. Charles Morse, a pupil of Mme. Davenport-Engberg: "Souvenirs de Moscow" (Russian Airs) Wiewaivski "Ronde Capriccoso" Saint Saens "Humoreske" Doorak "Cradle Song" (violin solo) M. D. Bngberg "Ave Maria" Schubert Wilhelmi "Mazourka" Zarzycki Edna Balor Shaw, accompanist. By request little Miss Mildred Robinson, who was heard from the Normal platform a year and a half ago, added two violin solos. This little girl, who is also a pupil of Mme. Engberg, shows great talent. Ex-Governor Mead addressed the student body, his subject being "The Penal Institutions of the State." His talk was in­structive and interesting; the force of a political speaker showed itself even in an informal talk. An appreciative audience gathered in the auditorium the evening of the 26th, to hear the first number of the lecture course, which more than met the expectations of all. The Whitney. Brothers gave an evening's entertainment in which there was not a dull moment. On October 30 the Royal Welch Ladies' Choir, under the management of Madam Hughes-Thomas, gave a delightful pro­gram. On November 3rd, Mrs. Divon took us on a trip through Switzerland. Her talk was not only entertaining but very in­structive. We were almost able to see the glowing sunrises on the mountain peaks, and hope that we may again have the pleas­ure of hearing Mrs. Divon, when in this part of the State. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 We are pleased to note in our first issue-that the Board of Trustees has recognized the wonderful personnel of the student body and what a factor it is in the work of the Normal, by fol­lowing one of the suggestions made in previous years from time to time. We love all our teachers and we work awfully hard for them (when we can't get out of it), but we have felt from time to time as i^ we should like to see some real young "swells" up on the plat:r ;rm Monday mornings. To be sure last year we had two new -nes that could be classed as "young," and we only made a few mistakes in distinguishing them from the rest of us. But this year the Board, seeing how well it did last year', evi­dently wished to excel even itself, and in the selection of the two new members of the Faculty has innocently been the cause of much embarrassment to us. So, at the outset, we wish to recom­mend to the august Board, that it pass a ruling' that all new and young teachers, minus the school-teacher air, wear a badge or some sort of insignia, to avoid trouble. There is no telling what may happen to our guileless youths if they continue to make the mistakes they have made. However, if we should all fall victims we gratefully acknowledge the kindness of the Trustees, and promise to do our best to instruct our impressionable friends to avoid the pitfall of taking a member of the Faculty for a student and initiating "him" in the mysteries of our "Normal" life. ™ Miss Montgomery reports the following Bellingham Nor­mal graduates at the Benton County Institute: Misses Com-stock, Ely, Shields and Mr. Ben Hovies, who is city superinten­dent at Prosser. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We especially desire the bank accounts of the Nor­mal students and wish to solicit any banking business you may have, and can assure you of a courteous re­ception. You can open an account from $1 up. Your checks will act as receipts for any bills you may pay, and by opening an account you will eliminate the dan­ger of losing your money or have it stolen by keeping it around your rooms. We will be pleased to explain anything about start­ing a bank account that you may be interested in, and in any event we will be glad to cash your drafts with­out any charge. Northwestern National Bank Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash MONTGOMERY'S Is tl^e plaee to b y yodr FCiel or get yodr Tr6r)kjs badled . . PHONES 125 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS *0r*rvr^wrmJ1UW'iUWraJWyrfW*l0nU'«*a(***J '^^ NORMAL STUDENTS \ Have you tried some of Smaby's Chocolate? If you \ haven't, you have missed the treat of your life. 5 We have but one aim, that is quality and purity of t material used. Our candies are made in ? our own candy kitchen. ? Eat Smaby's Delicious Chocolate \ YOU GET THEM AT 107 E. HOLLY 1 «,|v,w«tf|wuf*tf*jr*. / y^^^mlBBSS ^L^»^^^T»V*^^P^^^^^ *+.******************•* The Best Display Women's and Big | Girls' Coats t The general comment made on our dis-display of coats for winter is that in every way it eclipses any showing ever made in this department. THE VARIETY IS SO GREAT AND THE RANGE OF PRICES so COMPREHENSIVE that we can satisfy any taste or any purse, and besides in this section we are offering some special values that cannot possibly be duplicat­ed at our prices in waists, skirts, dress­es and suits :: :: :: :: :: You Can Always Do Better at . . THEFAIR lfa^4K ^^g^4n •^n/ww*****'WV***lW^** *^*w**^^| w **»*^^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Special Sales at J". 1ST. S e l b y 5t Co. 207 W. Holly St. UNTIL THE HOLIDAYS-PRICES LOW-COME IN AND RUMMAGE AROUND Special! Special! AT KNAACK BROS. FOR NOVEMBER A massive irod bed with 2-in. post, (£» i r k «. Fine constructed, uph'lst'd couch, dJO _ _ closely filled in any finish, our price » j ) l / . t j § in vellum, full size, a good one, f o r C p O . t J^ and many other bargains We give S. H. green trading stamps 1320 Commercial St. STUDENT® You don't know how well you can dress for a LITTLE MONEY until you have seen our line of clothes. We sell tailor made suits for less than you can buy a ready made suit for. Suits and Overcoats $15.00 and Up The 3A]VIPLe 3UIT SfiOP 321-322 Exchange Bldg. BelHngham, Washington F. Stanley Piper Thos. H. Carder PIPER CARDER A R C H I T E C T S Phones, A 435, M 435, First National Bank Building Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Grocery Dept., Main 237; A 237 Meat Dept, Main 858; A 373 Frank's Grocery Meat Market Is the place to order your groceries and meats, fresh vegetables always Orders welcome regardless of how small they may be. 1051 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. -|—y if' In Pure Everything FOODS Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company BELLINGHAM, WASH, ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kemphaus Co. 206-208 W. HOLLY STREET Dry Goods, Cloaks, Suits apd Liadies' Furnishings AGENTS FOR PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS VICTOR A. ROEDBR, Prest. W. MCCUSH, Vice-Prest. F. P. HANDBCHY, Cashier H. P. JUKES, Ant. Cathitr The Bellingham National Bank B E L U N G H A M . OlASHINOTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS £260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY, YOUNG MEN, NOTICE THIST We are closing out our entire line of shoes AT 65c ON THE DOLLAR to make room for our growing clothing business JACOBS BROS. The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes in the city GR/MSTED SHOE CO. %£ ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS X X 2 ORBOO SHORTHAND WINS THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL, £ £ SHORTHAND 6PBBD CONTEST £ X X It BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE $ X tt X Night School Monday, Wednesday and Friday. * g It is the only private Commercial School in the Northwest that % X makes a specialty of teaching Gregg Shorthand exclusively. X H THE BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE offers special * X advantages to Normal graduates preparing for commercial life or the £ Civil Service examinations. 2 X BELLINGHAM B U S I N E S S C O L L E G E X X F. J. Caskey, President 5 £ 1318 1-2 Bay St. Tel. M. 1564; A 465 X X * x*x**xxxxx* gt;exKXx;eK*se}e***KXK*K* gt;tx**x gt;t**»estK}t gt;tKKK3exsex See Us for J?G(Js, Laee GGriaips, Poriiers or anything in r?ApQG3 or? Fur?]HiTur?E We buy, sell or exchange new or second hand TF gt;e Jer)^ir)s-|3oys Go. Elk and Chestnut 10th and Harris The Normal Lecture Course 1911-12 1 Nov. 23, Francis J. Heney. Mar. 20. John Spargo. Apr. 20. Adrians M. Newens, reader Date not fixed. Edwin Baxter Perry, pianist. Si \ '4. I Price for six, $1.75 . . For single number, 50c Tickets on sale a t Sun Drug Store ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS j g | E T THOSE SHOES FIXED that «s9 need halfsoling or any other re­pair work :: :: Shoes shined at the QUICK SHOE REPAIR WORKS 132 W. Holly St. We Carry a Large Stock of School Supplies Our limit is 25c. But owing to the large demand for Holi­day Toys, we've decided to add a toy department to store in which we'll carry the largest assortment of toys in the city, ranging in price from 5c to $25. 9i UNITED BARGAIN STORE ti? S, lO, 15, 2 0 and 25 Cents The Greatest Bargain Emporium West of Chicago 1319 COMMERCIAL ST. The Erqpife pisfr ]\flafket Is the Place to Get What You Want When You Want It AOK.UA I, S T U D E N T S ' I K A D E S O L I C I T ED Take Your "Bunch" to THE SEATTLE DAIRY LUNGH The cooking has that flavor and daintiness of home cooking. Then, girls, remember THAT lunch counter. 531 W. Holly St. ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS TWENTY YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL OPERATION BUSINESS COMiEGE Bellingfyam, Wasfy. Our office practice consists of wholesale, freight, commission and bank offices, equipped with Burrough's adding machine, cash register, loose-leaf and card systems of bookkeeping. Our typewriter department is equipped with latest models Remington, Underwood and Smith Premier typewriter—22 in number. In shorthand we offer you the great Reporting system Pitman short­hand. We also teach Gregg. You want the best BUSINESS training you can get. Enroll at The Leading Business School in the Northwest. NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co Wholesale and Retail SHEIip AflD HEAVY HARDWARE 213-215 West Holly Street . . . Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple Sweet Grocery Co. Reliable Dealer in GROCERIES. FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES "SEALSHIPT" OYSTERS FRESH EVERY DAY HOMEMADE BREAD, DOUGHNUTS, ETC. WILSON'S 1021 Elk Street Both Phones 217 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS A. H. DAHL Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Notions 1204 llth St., South Bellingham H O L I D A Y G O O D S , P U RS Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 .* A 254 A. G. WICKMAN UNDERTAKER and FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 BuyYourStr^d'atthe Columbia Bakery FRESH BREAD AND PASTRY EACH DAY 1307 Elk St. SNOOKUMS:—"Where shall I order the ice cream?" MARJORIE:—"Why, from the ROYAL DAIRY of course. Who else has such nice ice cream?" • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M 46 A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ^ Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 189S (F WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY « EXPRESS and DRAYING » = « BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 a= A ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON Bellingham JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. 1U MT7NRO B. N. HASKELL MUNRO HASKELL COR. ELK AND C H E S T N UT The Place to Buy LAWN MOWERS, SCREEN DOORS, SCREEN WINDOWS GARDEN TOOLS, GARDEN HOSE The Best in town. Call and see S P E C I A L . Tf?e Little Student Photos SOo. PER Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SAND/SON 128V2 W. Holly St. SPECIALTY STUDIO Phones: A 071—M 989 S T U D E N T S If your eyes tire easily, smart or burn, causing a headache, you need glasses, and every day's delay works further injury to your sight. SEE ME about your eyes today; it's the wise thing to do. The seriousness of troub­les arising from eye strain requires expert service to combat it. I offer you that service Optometrist L . L . B E R E N S Optician Nineteen years experience 104 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxv] ---------- A DVERTISEMENTS • • • * « • « « • • « • » » lt; » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » lt; Christmas Sales Start This Week The Spirit of Christmas Is Here, and Everybody Is Happy. $5,000 Worth of I m ported Novelties Specially Priced The largest and best selected stock of Holiday Novelties and Toys ever gathered under one roof. The Christmas decorations are artistic. Thousands of beautiful gift things are attractively displayed. Aisles are broad—service is prompt. BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST AND BEST CHRISTMAS STORE All Normal Students Are Allowed a 10 per cent Discount. flontague McHugh t lt;yt gt;»•»»»»«»oo^»»»»»•»»»»•»•••••••••••••»••••» lt;••? You may know of clothes said to be better than Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes but you should try the good ones for yourself if you havn't already used them. Why try some just as good when you can buy Hart, Schaffner Marx clothes ? GAGE=DODSON CO. AGENTS IN BELLINGHAM ••ammmmmmmmiimmmmm ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS T H E LEADER Holiday Goods Clever and dainty novelties are here in profusion. The kind that will find favor with every holiday shopper. Our stocks are the largest and most complete of their kind. A $1,500 Stock of Cut Glass now on sale at an average discount of 50 per cent. @i^aiaiSISISIiMI®!3I3J5f3f^J^(l^ Everything That's Good to Eat Fancy and Staple Groceries - Lunch Goods By*en B?os*' Gtocety WE GIVE S. H. GREEN STAMPS 1311 Elk Street .' Phones Main 82 A 682 IJifSJIMgMcMfiit^l^iiMiiM^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS $«2 gt;»Jl4gl$$$$$4g»$ gt;$$$$$$$$H$»JMj I Is the best place to get your CHRISTMAS CANDIES For we have the best assortment in ths city and our one motto is, QUALITY and PURITY Some of our candies which we excel in are: Chipped Cocoanut, Peanut and Almond Bars, Opera Rolls, Peanut Clusters, Dipped Wafers, Chocolate Cream Bon Bons and Cream Caramels I Eat Smaby's I Delicious Chocolate | GET THEM AT * 107 E. HOLLY * • % ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 102 Evenings by Appointment, Saturday Evenings 7:00 to 8:30 DR. GOODHEART SURGERY, CHRONIC DISEASES. DISEASES Of THIS STOMACH Office: 300-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- -- Bellingham, Washington Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 2212 U Street Home A 471 B ota CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. SUSSES ACCURATELY FITTII Main 634 Automatic: A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 tn.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, - - - - - - - - WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham F. Stanley Piper Thos. H. Carder PIPER CARDER ARCHITECTS Phones, A 435, M 435, First National Bank Building Bellingham, Wash. XMAS GIFTS For Everybody fTHE OWL PHARMACY ML Graham Munch, Proprietors ^H — — — r — W Free Delivery Phones: A 556, 557, 772; M. 556, 277 Dock and ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, He. DR. GILBERT. LONGWOOD lt;£ SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 First Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Man: 975 Pint National Bank Block Home .'. gt;ft? We will have plenty of flowers for those class parties, and that burlesque. 1000 Red Carnations For Christmas BARKER'S 131 W. Holly St. H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Qairjly ©h)risfnr)as go^es AND DELICIOUS CANDIES ARE AT THE CAVE N O W We have the largest stock in town 1240 E L K ST. Ask Your Grocer for WHITE SWAN SHORTENING Why ? Because it takes one-third less than any other shortenings. It con­tains no hog fat. Government inspected CARSTENS PACKING CO. O. C ARMSTRONG CO. ...THE RUBBER STAMP FACTORY... Printing of AN Kinds Neatly Done Visiting Cards a Specialty . . . . 1120-22 Elk Street Phones, B 391, M 973 Main 758 Home B 158 Buy your Meats from the Palaee ]VIeat JVIarl^ei This is the place you get what you want, when you want it 1310 Commercial Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G OOLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Complete line Holiday Goods now in, everything first class and fully guaranteed. Exclusive agents for Libby Cut Glass. Diamond setting our specialt}r. WHERE IS THE PLACE TO GET DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS CANDIES AND CHRISTMAS BOXES • The Place Where Delicious Hot Drinks and Lunches Are Served. T H E P7SL-7VYBTTO JENKINS HUNT Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . PHONE m 1 0 41 BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— GREAT LINE OF SLIPPERS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS PUMPS AND SLIPPERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS KABO CORSETS SIMMONS GLOVES ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SAVING MONEY You cannot afford to buy without knowing just what we can and will save you. It costs nothing to find out. There is no ob­ligation to buy. Get prices today. Elegant carving sets, bread knives, Rogers' silver ware, safety razors, pocket cutlery, scissors, nutcrackers, roasters, aluminum ware, sad iron sets, guns, rifles, ammunition, etc., etc., HIGHEST GRADE GOODS THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 Elk Street, Bellingham, Wash. GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. Hm. MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street Established 1889 PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Our bleaching is done by electricity, harmless to your linen, and all wool is washed with Ivory soap. M 126 We Do R o u g n D ry Phones: B 126 1728-1738 Ellis Street l i F I NE CONFECTIONERY Phones, Main 180 B180 C WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORM The Best Stock in the City 3 cms. w. PEASLEE ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Tfiose "Xmas" Presents at Y7 W. P o l ly SI 7 W. P o l ly gt;S«HJH* G* 210 W. HOLLY Ladies' Men's and Children's Ready-to-wear Garments, Furnishings and Shoes Special Reduction Now in Force CLARK Everything Electrical 1322 Commercial St. Bellingham, Wash. SKATING Every Afternoon and ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS f ^ 'W' % W $^L Do you know how good Sunkist ^ - ^ -*^- •*-*' ^ ^ 9 Oranges are ? Beautiful premiums are given for the wrappers. Ask your grocer for the famous Sunkist Oranges Bellingham Fruit Produce Co. 1221-1223 R. R. Ave. When Jack or Tom Comes to Town Have Him Go to the fi fe ^icfjelieu "We: REa-ve: the: 3Se:st S e r v i e e in. t h e O i ty 1311 Dock Street RED GROSS PHARMACY THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS 214 W. Holly St. Bellingham The Premier Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment of Bellingham G^eelsior T)ye Wor^s We have best equipment and turn out the very highest grade of work. We clean and block hats. 1140 Elk Street Phone, Main 733 ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxxv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WO L, L gt; F"ITS GLASSES ACCURATELY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Schools Issuing Monthly Magazines Should Write the r40$TH COAST Ef4G$AVl#G GO. Regarding Engravings CUTS Prices Lowest Modern Machinery Fully Equipped Bellingharn, Wash. Quality Highest GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! The most delicious Ice Cream For "SPREADS," "BIRTHDAY PARTIES" oi- class affairs may be ordered from the STAR CREAMERY AND FORD'S CREAMERY —CONSOLIDATED— WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES ---------- Messenger - 1911 November - Page [xxxvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHL5 The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store THIS IS THE PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO BUY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS For gifts from girls to girls, or from men to women, this store is quite the best place in the city to go. It is a women's store, and all the energy, all the thought of the institution, is concerned upon the problem of pleas-i n g women. Isn't it probable that we are more likely to have things that appeal to the little whims of women than a store that sells a little of everything ? Gifts of neckwear, furs, gloves, hand­kerchiefs, purses, bags, ribbons, ap­rons, kimonas, fancy combs, silk petticoats, and even coats, suits or pretty waists are sensible and cheap. 25c TO S2.50 Holly Street near Elk J. B. WAHL Alaska Bide.PPPPP </mods>
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- 1908_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER Most anybody can do a thing: he feels like doing, but it takes a true man to do a thing when he doesn't feel like it.—SAM JONES. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
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1908_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER Most anybody can do a thing: he feels like doing, but it takes a true man to do a thing when he doesn't feel lik
Show more1908_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER Most anybody can do a thing: he feels like doing, but it takes a true man to do a thing when he doesn't feel like it.—SAM JONES. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printingc^^^^o 1311 Railroad Avenue MESSENGER STAFF ROY GOODELL, - - FRANK UMBARGER, - MARY DEWAR, GRACE ALLEN, - MARGARET BRYANT, CARL STORLIE, * VIOLA VAN CUREN, ) RUBY MARSTON, - Editor Associate Literary Literary Exchange ' Athletics Alumni ISABEL WILLIAMS, "| LILLIAN CARLETON, I t Local MAY DOLSON, i ' Editor* MISS SCHOTT, J HERMAN F. SMITH, - Business Mgr. WINIFRED MAW, Aist. Business Mgr* BELLE CREWS, - - Art Editor TERMS-FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. VIII. November, 1908 No. 2 Boost the Messenger. The Friday morning assembly hours are delightful. We particularly enjoyed listening to the members of the Student Body. Not every student body has the opportunity of listen­ing to four of the greatest opera singers of the world— Campanari, Rapold, Jacoby, Martin—for an entire even­ing. But such was the opportunity of the Belingham State Normal Students. And such ntusic! One evening like that sets us right with the world,—helps to make us better men and women. Where is the Debating Club this year? Let us hear from you. The High School has its team out already. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER Wanted—Students to read the exchanges in the maga­zine rack in the library. We have received splendid num­bers from McMinnville College, Oregon, and Tacoma High School. The blue book will be omni present this next week. It is a step in advance to require a uniform paper for ex­aminations. Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit counties have just completed one of the most successfu institutes held in years. These institutes are of a great deal of practical value to the young teacher, coming about the time that they are most discouraged. The older teachers give fatherly advice to these young pedagogs and send them back to their work with renewed energy and restored con­fidence in themselves. Lecturers of state and national rep­utation were in attendance. The clergy of our state are carrying on a strenuous campaign, in their effort to defeat the proposed amend­ment to Article VII. of our State Constitution. Should this amendment pass all churches and hospitals, etc., would then become subject to tax. The danger of this passing lies in that the public is not informed as to the purport of the amendment. That women are organizing for the furtherance of what they call their rights has been much in evidence in Bellingham of late. Even during the last month in our assembly have appeared representatives of the following: Y. W. C. A., Women's Federation of Clubs, W. C. T. U. It is safe to say that since the organization of the school this number of men's clubs have not been represented. REST OP THE SOUL. When the sky of life is darkened, With the clouds of care and toil, When it seems that fate relentless, Has made life one great turmoil. Do your best— And leave to God the rest. When the heart throbs lone and sore ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 When the sky's of leaden hue, Seek some striver harder pressed And the sun will shine for you. Do your best— With that comes blessed rest. Success will follow failure, As the morning follows night; If you do the tasks assigned you By the Ruler, in his light. Do your best— And leave to Him the rest. When there comes that last "amen," And the struggle here is o 'er; When the clouds of earth are rifted, The Soul shall have forever more. God's blessed rest— When we have done our best. GOLDIE WRESTON BROWN. Dedicated to Class of 1910. FORMALIN AS A POWERFUL PRESERVATIVE OF MILK. At the present time it is a well known fact that the usual changes which occur in milk are due to bacteria of some kind. Until our pure food law went into effect, it was quite the practice of dairymen in some localities to use preservatives of high antiseptic power, in order to keep the milk long enough to market it. Formalin has been used for this purpose to a great extent, and yet its high antiseptic power was little known to those who handled it. The following experiments carried on in the bacteri­ological laboratories of the University of Kansas, show well the high antiseptic power of formalin. Fresh milk was taken, arid litmus was added to it until the milk took on a good blue color, so that the least change toward sour­ing was noted by the pink coloration taken on by the litmus milk. The milk was then put in 100 cubic ceti-meter sterile flasks, 99 cubie eetimeter to each flask, and afterwards 1 cubic eetimeter of dilute formalin was added. The dilution of the formalin was made in sterile flasks and with sterile water. First, 1 c. c of formalin was added ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 M# MESSENGER to 199 e. c of sterile water, giving a dilution of 1-200 (a). Then 1 c. c. of (a) was added to 99 c. c. of sterile water in another flask, giving a dilution of 1-20,000 (b). Fur­ther dilutions were made in the litmus milk. The follow­ing tables may help to a better understanding of the exact method used in making the dilutions: Commercial Formalin Sterile Water Resulting Percent of Formal dahyde Gas Resulting Percent of Solution (a) i c. c. added to 199^ c.c. —31—500 —1—200 I c. c. of (a') " 99 c. c. ;=i—50,000 —1—20,000 (b) i c . c . of (a) *' Milk rczi—5,000,000 —1—2,000,000 (b) K c c ( b ) " 99 gt;£ c- c - —1—250,000,000 —1—100,000,000 # c . c ( b ' ) 99M c. c. —1—250,000,000,000 — r—1,000,000,000 The experiment was performed five times, giving sim­ilar results each time, as shown by the following tables: TABLE No. 1.—March 20, 1907. Whole Milk two hours old. Time of Preservation after Formalin was added. Tempt, of Room Percent of Formalin Percent of For-maldahyde Gas Quantity of Milk Days Hours 190 —21 ° C. 1—10,000 1—249,900 9 c. c. 23 44 «4 1—100,000 1—2,499,000 44 1 2 ^ 44 44 1—1,000,000 I—24,990,000 I I 3 ^ 80 44 44 1—100,000,000 I—249,900,000 lt; lt; 2% 54 44 44 1— 1,000,000,000 1—2,499,000,000 I I 2 48 44 44 Checks IO c. c. 24 44 44 44 I I 24 44 44 44 " 24 TABLE No. 2.—April 2, 1907. Whole Milk two hours old. Time of Preservation after Formalin was added. Tempt, of Room Per Cent, of Formalin Per Cent, of Formaldanyde Gas Quantity of Milk Days Hours 19P so° C 1-20,000 1-350,000 99 C. C. 5*6 .. .. 1-3,000,000 1-35,000,000 " 3 * " " 1-100,000,000 1-350,000,000 " 70 •1 lt;i 1-1,000,000,000 1-35,000,000,000 " 47 •i 11 Check 100 C. C. 24 ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 TABLE No. 3.—April 4, 1907. Separated Milk 2 + hours old. l9o.21o c_ 1-100,000,000 Not Detected by Chemicals 99C.C. aK 68 « .. 1-1,000,000,000 ' " 2% 56 .. .. Check 100 C. C. „ 24 TABLE No. 4.—April 6, 1907. Separated Milk two hours old. i8°-ai°C. 1-100,000,000 1-2,500,000,000 99 C . C. 2+ 52+ ,. .. 1-1,000,000,000 1-25,000,000,000 » 1+ 32+ / Check 100 c . c. I 24 TABLE No. 5.—April 18, 1907. Dairy Milk obtained from a City Dairyman 7-8 hours old. I9°-2I° C. 1-20,000 1-250,000 99C.C. *% " " 1-2,000,000 1-250,000,000 " 1% " " 1-100,000,000 1-2,500,000,000 " 32 ,. .. 1-1,000,000,000 1-25,000,000,000 " 28 •• " Check Minus form'lin 100 C. C. I 24 Professor E. H. S. Bailey, of the chemistry depart­ment of the University of Kansas, and also State Chemist, made the tests for formalin, using the hydrochloric test. He easily detected quantities of formalin in proportions of 1-100,000. Lower proportions, as 1-1,000,000,000, were not detected by the usual hydrochloric test, but was by the distillation test, which is a much finer test. The tables show that 1 part of formalin, 1,000,000,000 parts of milk preserves the milk above its normal life (which is usually about 24 hours, plus or minus), from 4 to 13 hours. This fact is of great importance both in con­nection with the enforcement of the pure food law, and with the use of formalin as a powerful preservative and antiseptic. WILLIAM LESLIE MOODIE. Lawrence, Kansas, April, 1907. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 TEE MESSENGER HOW SALLY GOT THROUGH SCHOOL. On the steps of the great stone building that is shel­tered by Sehome hill, sat a boy and a girl. The girl was Sally Decker and the boy was Will Jones. "Will," said Sally, "did you ever hear how Sally worked her way through school?" "No; I don't know much about Sally, but I know what it means to send Willie through. He carries twenty-six hours and works four hours daily outside of school for cash. I am personally acquainted with Willie," said Mr. Jones, who was speaking of his own experience. "Good," said Sally; "three cheers for you, or any boy who has the courage to work his way through school! But I want to tell you about Sally, for I am personally acquainted with her. She was a country lassie who had read a few books like 'Robinson Crusoe,' 'Pilgrim's Progress,' and 'John Halifax Gentleman,' and had heard of Robert Ingersol, William Taft and George Washing­ton. Her appetite for knowing things was whetted by reading of these men and she was eager to go to school and learn something of the world's great reformers and to exercise her active brain. She longed to be 'readin',' 'writin',' and 'Latin,' but Sally's people were poor and had known the grind of poverty for generations. "Her father, however, had succeeded in accumulating a comfortable fortune, still he reluctantly and sorrow­fully doled out to Sally a limited number of postage stamps and scolded furiously when asked for a new dress or a pair of shoes. Sally was filled with a miserable dread at mentioning school to her father, and there was no one to help her over the difficulty, for her mother was dead. She had died when Sally was a little girl and had left her to grow up to be her father's housekeeper, ignorant of anything around her excet the drudgery of the farm. But now the time had come when Sally began to realize her individuality, and that there were other things in this world beside hard work; other things beside dollars and cents and mills. Nothing was left her but to walk straight up to her gruff old father and to state her case clearly and fearlessly. If he consented, well, she 'd be very happy; if he refused—she 'd go without his consent; her mind was made up. So one evening, after she had prepared an un­usually good dinner, Sally led gt;up to the subject nearest her heart. As she had expected her father put his foot down, and it was not a small foot, either. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 7 ---------- i THE MESSENGER 7 I "He said, ' I don't approve of your gittin' high flutin ideas in your head about schoolin' and that sort of non­sense. I've never had much larnin' and I 'pear to have made my way in the world, and I ain't goin' to waste good, hard, round dollars in no such fool way as sendin' you off to Normal, larnin' to teach by rule and bringin' home somethin' you call an Elementary. Think you'll catch a weasel asleep, do ye? No such capers' round me.' "With a heart full of spirited determination to win without the aid of her father, Sally set out for Belling-ham. She had been communicating with the president of the Bellingham Normal during the summer and had been informed that there were many good opportunities for a student to work for room and board. Upon arriving in the city Sally secured the names of several people who Avanted Normal girls and she proceeded to make use of the telephone. The conversation with all was something like this: " 'Hello, Central?' " 'Give me three double o g, please.' " 'Hello! Mrs. W—?' " 'This is Sally Decker, a Normal girl. I wish to find a place to work for my room and board that I may attend school. Do you want some one?' " 'Your family is small. How many, please?' " 'Four children, the oldest six years, and the baby is thirteen months; yourself and husband and brother-in-law and myself to do for.' " 'There won't be much cooking or washing?' " 'I am wanted specially to stay with the children while you go out.' " 'You'll try to makje me feel at home? Thank you.' '' ' You live on Ellis street. I '11 come and try it. * "Sally went. At first it was lovely. The lady told her to go right into the parlor and study. The children peeped at her slyly, as if they wanted to get acquainted and hear the stories that the little country lady might tell of the bears and ugly cows that she had seen. So it was for a few days, but at the close of a week she was only too well acquainted with them all. "The children were so noisy that she had to stuff her ears with cotton in order to study. The baby was cross and had to be carried about a great deal. Then it was dinner time, and how to plan that frugal meal was harder than any problem she had to solve in arithmetic, for she had been informed that she must cook so economically ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER that the bills would be no larger for her having been an­nexed to the family. Sally had a ravenous appetite. How could she do it? "Mr. and Mrs. W.— were going out to the theatre after dinner and Sally was to put the children to bed, clear the dining-room, sweep the kitchen, prepare everything for breakfast. By the time this was done it was 9 o'clock and there were yet five hours of studying to do. But Sally had long ago systematized her work: Four and one-half hours on Latin, fourteen and one-half minutes on Psychology, and one-half minute on Agriculture and the study of her Majesty the Hen. This night she was too tired to remember what she went over, with the result that next day she had nervous chills in Latin; in Zoology she was Moody and could not remember scientific terms; in Mental Arithmetic she was lost and was wandering in a great Forest; in Psychology, when asked to give an ex­ample of individual notion, she said, a "deer Mr. Wester." When she reached the music room she seemed to be wondering over a vast Moore and would have stumbled dreadfully except for the crooked staff she carried. At last she came to a great sign. She looked blankly for a time, but by degrees she realized that the sign meant to go back to the beginning and repeat. She went home and repeated the care of the children, did some ironing, scrubbed the kitchen floor and cooked a roast for dinner. She had been warned not to burn it and she was just think­ing what a delicious brown it was when the baby fell into the scrub bucket, and Johnnie with his dog and six of the neighbors' children came tearing through the house, beat­ing tin pans and blowing tin horns and carrying a red flag, declaring they were the 'Band of Good Hope,' and asking Sally to 'root' for them. Deafened with the noise and disheartened and cross, Sally caught up the baby, who was howling at the top of his voice and was dripping with dirty water, and rushed off to the bath room to give him a bath and change his clothes. Just as she had finished dressing the baby the clock struck six and to her horror Mr. and Mrs. W.— came in. Sally rushed to the kitchen filled with terror, for she had forgotten the roast for fully half an hour and the fire was blistering hot. She opened the door and a great puff of smoke issued forth which blinded her. The kitchen was blue and Sally finally suc-cee4 «d gt; in pulling the roast out of the oven to the kitchen floor just as Mrs. W.— appeared in the doorway. The meat was black and dinner was spoiled. The kitchen was tracked and Sally was called a disorderly girl and a most ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 9 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 9 forgetful one. Even the children seemed to have lost some of their respect for her since she had burned their dinner. "Sally grew thin and wan and wore a troubled ex­pression. When alone she cried a great deal and silently protested against many things that seemed to her to be wrong. She vowed to herself that if she ever got through school she would devote her life to helping poor unfor­tunate, ambitious girls to get an education. She used to make audible proclamations when she went down cellar after butter and fruit. She was alone then and in the dark and she felt free to stamp her foot and shake her fist at her father, at the lady of the house for over-working her, at her teachers for being so merciless, at the whole world and its selfishness. She was discouraged and was just wondering if it would not be best to give it all up; an education was surely of no value if her health was the price paid for it. "That evening she heard Mrs. W.—announce that the Woman's Federation of Clubs was to meet in Bellingham. Sally wondered what that meant and what a woman's club did. Next morning at assembly it was announced that Mrs. Harper, vice president of the Federated Clubs, would speak to the student body. Sally was all attention. The speaker said the clubs stood for women and girls. She said they were raising an endowment fund for the benefit of girls who were ambitious and who had to work their way through school. Sally was anxious to meet the speaker, who had come like a ministering angel, for some way Sally felt as if the speaker was sent with a message specially for her. "On her way home from school that night, she saw sev­eral ladies wearing club badges, and she timidly asked about Mrs. Harper and the meetings of the Federation. These ladies told her that the last meeting convened that evening, and that Mrs. Harper would leave at the close of the meeting and catch the six-thirty train for Seattle. Sally's heart sank. But here was a cloud with a silver lining. The ladies invited her to attend the last meeting with them and she eagerly accepted the invitation, hoping that even yet she might meet Mrs. Harper and learn more about the endowment fund. She wondered if it would be possible for her to obtain the use of it. Sally was growing desperate and something had to happen. And it did happen.: She met Mrs. Harper and it was agreed that Sally-should have the benefit of the endowment fund-'* - ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER At this point in her story Sally rose and stood at her fullest height, her cheeks red, and eyes sparkling with ex­citement as she said, "And I got it, Will." "Hurrah!" said Will. Sally waved the B. S. N. S. pennant over her head and shouted with all her might: "Hail the Woman's Fed­eration of Clubs! "Hail the friend of the student! "No more tired dinners! "No more crying babies! "No more hazy lessons! "Hail! Hail!! Hail!!!" Will was standing beside her now, his hat held rever­ently in his hand; the sun was sinking out of sight beyond the glorious waters of the sea and its last rays fell upon them in holy benediction. LYDIA RAINEY. NEW MEMBERS OP THE FACULTY. This year we are extremely fortunate in having for our training school superintendent Miss Almina George, of Minneapolis. She is a woman of splendid attainments and highly successful experience. .She is a graduate of the OsAvego Normal School, one of the oldest and best in the country and has studied under Dr. Rein at Jena, Ger­many; also, in Chicago and Columbia Universities in this country. She has been a ward principal in Minneapolis, a critic teacher in the Winona, Minn., State Normal, and superintendent of the training school at Warrensburg, Mo. Miss Rose Baxter is our new Critic teacher in the seventh and eighth grades. She comes from a similar position at Warrensburg, Mo., where her record for eight years has been in every way successful. She is also well known as prinicpal of the public schools in Springfield, Mo. Miss Baxter is a graduate of Drury College and has studied at Columbia University. She is a woman of fine character and her influence over her pupils is admirable. The new department of Domestic Economy is in charge of Miss Minerva Lawrence of Snohomish, Wash. Miss Lawrence is a graduate of the South Dakota State Agricultural College, of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, and of the Bellingham State Normal. Her experience covers work in the grades, and special teacher of domestic econo­my. During the last year Miss Lawrence organized and conducted the domestic economy work of the Snohomish ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSEmfitt 11 public schools with great success, and begins her work in our institution under favorable circumstances. During the absence of Professor Romine, the work of the Biological Department will be in charge of Mr. William L. Moodie, of Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Moodie is a graduate of the University of Kansas and has done grad­uate work at the University of Iowa. His experience in­cludes a number of terms in public school work, and dur­ing the past year he has had charge of the biological work in the Oklahoma City High School. He spent last summer in the science laboratory of the Washington State Uni­versity at Friday Harbor. Mrs. Edna Horner Sampson has charge of the pri­mary department during Miss Montgomery's absence. Mrs. Sampson was, for a number of years, Critic in the Training School, and we are glad to have her again, even for a short time. Y. W. C. A. WESTERN STUDENT CONFERENCE. The Y. W. C. A. Student Conference met at Whit-worth College, Tacoma, Wash., October 23-25. The schools represented were Bellingham Normal, Ellensburg Normal, U. of W. and Whitworth College. Bellingham was well represented by sixteen students and three faculty mem­bers, the Misses Sperry, Lawerence and Gray. There were thirty delegates from the U. of W., and nine delegates from the Ellensburg Normal. We left on the Thursday evening boat, and the fol­lowing afternoon we left Seattle for Tacoma. On reaching Tacoma, with B. N. S. pennants in hand, we sighted a group of girls with Whitworth pennants, whom we knew to be our hostesses. After a visit to the city Y. W. C. A. building we started for the college. Far above the Sound, overlooking Mt. Tacoma, in sunset glow, we came to one of the most splendid residences of the Northwest, now the Dormitory, of the Whitworth girls. The Whitworth girls made us feel delightfully at home and we could not help but admire the ease with which they entertained so many delegates. The opening service was held Friday evening, at which President Kroeze gave us the greetings of the col­lege in his talk on "The Place of the Association in College Life." During the Conference we heard such speakers as ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MES8MGER Miss Conde, the National Student Secretary; Miss Lucy Hopkins, the Student Secretary of the Northwest; Miss Gage, who is well known to many of the student body; Miss Maud Eaymond, Student Secretary of the U. of W.; Miss Ada Hillman, City Secretary of Tacoma Association, and Miss Sperry, of our own faculty, who is a member of the State Advisory Board. I think all will agree in saying our greatest help and inspiration were found in the Bible Hour with Miss Conde. It is a little early to point out the most vital points ' of the Conference, but we are sure it afforded us: First—A broader outlook of the Y. W. C. A. work. Second—The keynote for the necessity of careful, conscientious Bible study. Third—An inspiration in the friendship of Christian people. ESTHER MAY. W. C. T. U. LECTURE. Mrs. Stone, National Organizer for the W. C. T. XL, addressed the students during the lecture hour of October 23. There are those who consider the work of the W. C. T. IT. a dull subject, but there were none such in the hall after Mrs. Stone's address. She is a winning speaker, with much to say and the power of saying it tersely and pleasingly. As a young woman—she must have been very youth­ful, by the way—she was one of the crusaders, under the leadership of that wonderful woman, Frances Willard. Her humorous description of her own feelings when first she was led into the work, suggested to us the sickening fear that even the great reformers suffer, and conquer, for conscience sake, when starting upon an unpopular reform. She told us many things that one does not learn from general reading. She made the statement that "Mrs. Carrie Nation is the most maligned woman in the world," and said that Mrs. Nation's work was the deliberate plan of a mass meeting of over eight hundred women, held in Topeka, Kansas. Their purpose was to tempt the owners of illegal liquor joints into court and so, incidentally, get from their own statements evidence that they were running illegal houses. The saloon party feared another crusade. They resorted to the one weapon that women fear, i. e., : ridicule, and they won out. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 The general opinion of Mrs. Nation is a picture formed by the widespread news items about her; items that have been composed, printed and paid for by the saloon party. We have had many instructive speakers at the Nor­mal, but those who inspire and awaken an audience are the peopel who are doing something for the world, such as Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Booth, Jacob Riis, Elbert Hubbard. Mrs. Stone is from Cleveland, Ohio. She is conduct­ing an educational campaign through the Northwest, and spent three days in Bellingham, holding parlor meetings, where she lectured upon one of the vital subjects of the day—the White Slave Traffic. This is the department of W. C. T. U. work to which she is giving her especial at­tention. I. A. B. Mr. Jones, the father of Mrs. Mathes, died October 22nd, after a long illness. Mr. Jones, with Mrs. Jones, came to make his home with their daughter two years ago, and although he has been in ill health since coming here, he had become well known to the people of Bellingham. He was a man of integrity and noble character, a member of the Methodist Church. We sympathize with the family in their bereavement. ATHLETICS. October 10 the Normal played a game with the Seat­tle Broadway High School. The Seattle team is probably the strongest in the state. The game resulted in a victory for Seattle, 34-0. It was a much better game than the score would indicate. In the last half Seattle made only 6 counts, and the Normals were within ten yards of mak­ing a touchdown. Unfortunately they were penalized and so lost the chance of scoring. We expect to have a return game with Seattle the 21st of November. The next game the Normal played was with the local ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 14 ---------- li ^HE MESSENGER High School. Here, too, the warriors of the blue and white met defeat. Score 5 to 0. The teams were so evenly matched that neither could make much gain by close football, so they had to change to open plays. The High School were successful in working two forward passes and so got the ball to the Normal's ten-yard line. Then by plunging through the Normal's weak side they ad­vanced the ball to the line. After a kick-off the Normal, by a series of line smashes and end runs, advanced the ball to within six yards of the goal. But they were penalized, and as the time was nearly up this decided the game. The day was beautiful, and the attendance was very good. Another game with the High School will be played on Thanksgiv­ing Day. This will be the final game and will decide the strength of the two teams. The boys returned in good humor from both the games. A mass meeting of the boys was held after the High School game. It was decided that more skirmish work was necessary. So a second team was organized and a captain elected. They promised to be out at least twice a week, and have proved to be of much service to the team. Coach Brown was accidentally hurt last Thursday evening on the campus. He was running up the field and made a quick turn and dislocated his ankle. The ambu­lance was called and he was taken to the hospital. He will not be out for several weeks. The boys on the team were more excited than Mr. Brown was. He talked calmly and not a twinge of pain crossed his face the while. A letter received from Coach Smith of Sedro-Woolley informs us that the accident which he suffered here was not a serious one. His knees are stiff, but he has been to School each day. Tuesday, November 3rd, the Normal team lost to Everett High School by a score of 15 to 0. All the scores were made in the first eight minutes of play. We all appreciated Mr. Stone's parables for his Ger­man class. The Latin class need have no fear of any such parables, for all that can be said of Latin is said in the following: All are dead who wrote it; All are dead who spoke it; All will die who learn it; Blessed death, they earn it. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER i5 EXCHANGES. "Good mornin', Sally. Well; well it' pears to me you alius have your nose in a book. I guess you students don't find it all play." " 0 , Uncle Si; this isn't work; this is fun. These papers are so interesting. You see by reading these we keep in touch with other schools and know other students are doing. Just see the class songs that are in this com­mencement number of the ''Porcupine." "The Spinster'' maidens always have such a pleasing paper, and see what fine paper the "Comus" is printed on. This paper is full of just such little things that add so much to the appear­ance. And see, Uncle Si, the cover design of the goat; isn't it characteristic, though? 0, I think it great fun to read these papers; we find such wide-awake stories and joshes, and often excellent poems. Uncle Si, just see this October Tahoma; isn't it splendid. Don't you think they must have a wide-awake High School in Tacoma?" "Tahoma—well, look at that cover; now ain't that neat?" "Yes, and here is our old friend, the Review; just as good as ever. I wish our list was larger." "Never mind, Sally, next month you'll have a lot of 'em, an' you'll have to call on Uncle Si fur help. Good bye, Sally, my gal." Mr. Forrest (turning up a card in mental arithmetic): "Miss Day." 0, Mr. Forrest, I can't!" ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 16 ---------- U ME MESSENGER Miss Ida Zobrist (Sec.) is teaching at Demdng. Miss Freda Honrath (Sec.) is teaching at Mt. Vernon, R. F. D. No. 3. Miss Anna Bascom (Sec.) is teaching at Chilly, Idaho. Miss Mary Umbarger (Sec.) has charge of the fourth grade in the school at Burlington, Skagit County. Beach, on Lummi Island has two of our old students as teachers: Miss Grace Tremain and Miss Clara Tarte. Miss Katheryne Plummer (Sec.) is at Silver Beach, with a crowded room in the intermediate department. Miss Florence Chapin (Sec.) is teaching at The Dalles, Oregon. Miss Iva Whitesides (Ad.) is teaching at Spokane. Miss Belle Parrott (Ad.) is teaching at her home school at Everson. The Misses Tina Wahl (Ad.) and Ellen Graham (Ad.) are teaching in the city schools in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Guy Allison (Ad.) is principal of the Sheridan school at Tacoma. Misses Grace Mansfield (Ad.) and Grace Barrott (Ad.) are teaching in the city schools of Tacoma. Miss Martha Welton is teaching near Seattle. Mr. William Bowman (Ad.) is principal in the North-wood school. Miss Minnie Le Sourd (Ad.) is a Senior at the State University this year. Mr. Charles Levey (El.) is teaching at Everson. Miss Bertha Payne (El.) is teaching at Colfax. Miss Hannah Sorenson (Ad.) is teaching near Deming. Mr. Harry Raymond (Ad.) has gone to New York City, where he will continue his study in voice culture. Miss Fannie Lyle (Ad.) is teaching at Clearbrook. Miss Violet Payne (El.) is doing well with her teach­ing in the Lake Cushman school. Miss Marie Reese is teaching in her home school at Startup. Miss Lottie Vercoe (Sec), of Skagit County, accom­panied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Vercoe, is traveling in California, Arizona and Colorado in the hope of regaining her health. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 17 ---------- ME MESSENGER H Miss Myrtle Wright ('08) is teaching reading in the schools of her home city, Sumner. On Wednesday evening, October 21, 1908, Miss Ada Shidler, of Burlington, and Mr. William T. Burke, of Se­attle, were married at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Burke is a graduate of B. S. N. S. and has been a teacher in the Seattle schools for the past three years. They will make their home in Seattle, where Mr. Burke is cashier in one of the leading banks. Miss Nellie Teglund (Sec.) is teaching at Ethel, Wash. Emmta Burge is teaching at Stratford; Cora Eyde, at Derby; Phoebe Nagley, at Issaquah; Phoebe Boyer, at Longley; Coney Deem, at Tracyton. Miss Cecelia Stroup is at Fairbanks, Alaska, studying Caesar, Cicero and German. Miss Nellie Brainerd is teaching in the primary de­partment in Quincy. Lula and Genevieve Martin are Juniors in Whit-worth College, Tacoma. Miss Nettie Look ('06) was married in September. Mr. Roger Williams, a former student of the B. S. N. S., is the principal of a fine new school at Renton. He and his wife, formerly Ella Thompson, are happy as larks in a cozy little home on the hill overlooking the silent blue waters of Lake Washington. Miss Mary Green has left school and returned to her home. Miss Helen Hopkins, of Port Angeles, who attended the Normal School four years ago, was married August 30th to Will Weber of this city. They will make Belling-ham their home. Misses Mary Patric ('03) and Gladys Patric ('07) are in Los Angeles this winter for the latter's health. They are taking up the study of medicine in the Los Angeles Medical College. Essie Warner, a former student of B. S. N. S., is studying at the Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, this winter. Miss Olive Edens (Ad.) is a Senior in Teachers' Col­lege in New York City. Miss Bertha Brekenfeld, of the class of '03, is assist­ant supervisor of Manual Training in the primary grade in Los Angeles. A break was made in the ranks of our Alumni this last summer when Miss Belle Williams ('03) died, after a long illness. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 18 ---------- i8 THE MESSENGER Miss Alice Kellogg ('04) is attending the University of Chicago. Miss Elsie Anthon, of the class of '05, became the bride of Dr. Fry last July. Dr.Fry is at the head of the Department of Botany in the University of Washington. Miss Grace Norris (El.) is teaching at Eockport, in Skagit County. Miss Birdie Winchell is now the wife of Prof. F. W. Rhodes. They are both members of the Alumni of the Bellingham Normal. They are living in Seattle, where Professor Rhodes is teaching Mathematics in the High School. AUNT BECKY SOLILOQUIZES. , i_ You know Mirandy Judkins, what goes to school there at the Normal? Well, she's my gal, an' a smarter an' more intelligenter gal never lived. Why, besides knowin' all about notions and relationishps, she can milk and dig 'taters as good as me. When Mirandy comes home of a Friday she alius tells everythin'. One time she was tellin' about a heart-shaped lake they was goin' to have on the camp (but fur the life of me, I never could see no camp there). But when me and Johnnie went to that May festival we saw the lake ('er I'llow I did). Me and Johnnie almos' laughed when Mirandy told us how beautiful it was; we brung forth all our self control an' I coughed, an' Johnnie he—well, he sneezed, an' we never told her it looked like our duck pond—no sir-ee. Speakin' of manners; you know one a them Normal gals said she wouldn't go to that there—er—that—well that kick and tumblin' game, you know. Wall, she wouldn't go 'cause them boys never lifted their hats when they met up with a lady. Now wouldn't that beat you? That ain't bad, 'cause I heard Mirandy's beau say that he's the little fat fellow with curly black hair, an' every time I've seed him, one eye matched his hair. That reminds me, at that las' ball game one of them pop'lar Normal boys got so turrible 'cited an' mad that I jus' tole Mirandy I didn't want none of my young 'uns to go to school to him. Yes, an' I overheerd some of them gals say as how they come to Normal jus' to git out of Examins. Let me prescribe fur you gals. 'Give yer best, do yer best, an' git all there is.' j You'll alius be glad you done it. "Talkin' about ball games; them High School kids ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 19 ---------- TilE MESSENGER 19 were mighty cute. They must have this fur their motto, fur at that ball game they stood outside the gate an' sold tickets, you see, an' made a lot more than that outfit of school marms. "Here comes Mirandy, so I mus' discontinue fur a spell." SOCIETIES. Friday afternoon witnessed the first Thespian pro­gramme. We welcome the return of the followers of Thespis with delight, as their programmes are usually very good. The one rendered Friday was no exception. The monologue given by Miss Christine Abild was especially fine. " Since the opening of school the Alkasiah has greatly increased its membership. The club has given three pro­grammes. The first was a successful social affair tendered to the new members; the second a study of Mexico, and the last an enthusiastic discussion of W. C. T. U. work. The classes were prompt about organizing this year, and by this time they are all doing business at full swing —all except the Fourth Year class, which is conspicuous for its absence. The mighty Seniors were the first to organize, and the others were soon following their ex­ample. On account of their superior numbers, the Juniors were a little slower than their neighbors, and now that they have started they bid fair to take all before them. The Seniors have given their reception; the Third Years a gayety. The Second Years will entertain the Freshmen Friday, November 7th, in the Society Hall. The Seniors elected the following officers: President, Roy Goodell; Vice President, Herman Smith; Secretary, Viva Flory; Treasurer, A. D. Foster; Basketball Manager, M. Coffman. The Junior elections are: President, Elmer Beal; Vice President, Ethel Nichols; Treasurer, Kittie Westley; Basketball Manager, Viola Van Curen. Third Year elections are: President, Walter Knapp; Vice President, Otis Boyton; secretary and Treasurer, V. Boyd; Basketball Manager, Ruth Barnhart. Second Year elections are: President, Ola Deakins; Vice President, Ruth Prichard; Secretary and Treasurer, M. Parker; Basketball Manager, D. Johnston. Mr. Epley: "Don't give Miss Clouston any laughing gas." Why? ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER ANNUAL SENIOR RECEPTION. On the evening of October 30th occurred the annual Senior reception. The following programme was given in the Auditorium: Class Song. Vocal Solo Mrs. Deerwester. Double Quartette Class Chorus. Class Play, "THE MARBLE ARCH." Cast: Mrs. Merriweather Christine Abild. Mr. Merriweather Roy Goodell. Jack Trenton Doah Davenport. ' Constance Cameron Hazel Horn. Vocal Solo Miss Thayer. Instrumental Solo Miss Dewar. Class Song. Original Lantern Slides. At the close of the programme the entire third floor of the building was thrown open for the reception of the guests. The class received in the library, members of the faculty and board assisting. Delightful refreshments were served during the evening. At a late hour the guests de­parted, voting the Senior Class royal entertainers. CALENDAR. October 3.—B. S. N. S. at Sedro-Woolley. Score 10-0. October 6.—Football speech. J. O'S. October 7.—Some joshes in the training school that were not joshes. October 9.—Mrs. Harper and Professor Fulmer ad­dressed Assembly. October 10.—Sedro-Woolley at Bellingham. Score 23-6. Reception to boys at Edens Hall. October 13.—Mr. Schwartz in Assembly: We want to have a big crowd out to all our previous games in the future. October 15.—Miss Baxter decides that student teach­ers do not think psychologically. October 16.—Students entertain Assembly. Third Years had a " k i d " party. October 17.—B. S. N. S. at Seattle. Score, 0-30. October 21.—Football speech, J. O'S. ^October 22—Y:W. C. A. girls go to Tacoma. Y; W. C. A. frolic in gym. ; ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 October 23.—Mrs. Stone, W. C. T. U. worker, ad­dressed Assembly. October 24.—B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. (Silence.) October 26.—Foggy Monday. October 27.—Stone was the hardest thing about the Normal. October 28.—J. O'S. Same speech; same subject. October 29.—Coach Brown injured. October 30.—Mr. Bond and Mr. O'Sullivan address Assembly. Senior Reception. October 31.—Hallowe'en. B. S. N. S. goes to Ana-cortes. Score 6-5. November 3.—Election Day—part holiday for us. B. S. N. S. at Everett. Score, 0-15. November 8.—Y. W. C. A. banquet at Edens Hall. Tenth Anniversary celebration. LOCALS. On October 9th Mrs. Harper, Vice President of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, gave us a short talk in Assembly. Mrs. of Seattle honored us with two vocal solos. The same morning Professor Fulmer, head chemist from the State College at Pullman, delivered a splendid address on Pure Food. It is a great privilege and a great treat to have speakers from different places come to our Friday Assemblies, and we heartily wish we might have them more frequently. On the evening of October 10th the girls at Edens Hall entertained the football team from Sedro-Woolley, and our own boys. From the remarks made by the visit­ing team, it is safe to suppose that they had an enjoyable time. The hoarse voices of the few loyal students and members of the faculty who went to the Sedro-Woolley game testify to their appreciation of the boys' efforts. We regret greatly that the lack of school spirit made it necessary to arrange the rest of the games away from home, but we hope the number that were present at the game with the Bellingham High will warrant having more games on our own grounds. A very enjoyable impromptu programme was given in Assembly on October 16th. Much praise is due to ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER the students who take time from their studies for outside work of that kind. The following took part: Piano Solo Mary Dewar. Vocal Solo Margaret Stewart. Piano Solo Blanche Day. Vocal Solo Warrena Thayer. A large number of our faculty have been away during the last month. Miss Hays has been at South Bend as one of the instructors at a Pacific County Institute. Mr. Bond, Miss Hogle, Miss Moore and Miss Jenson .have been speaking at the Whatcom County Institute, showing that our faculty are appreciated at home. Professor For­rest has been attending institute at Mt. Vernon. He says that about half of the teachers there are old Normal girls and that he had the time of his life visiting among them. It was noticed that a large number of old Normal students were here during the month. We suppose thai, they had to come into town to spend their first monthV-wages and make a "swell" showing at the institute. But whatever their motive for being in town they are always welcome at the Alma Mater. Among those seen loitering about the halls were : Clara Tarte, Artie Thrall, Ida Zobrist, Grace Tremain, Zada McBurnie, Ruth Easterbrooks, Bell Parrott, Pearl Barnett Caring Peterson, Fannie Lyle, Zerpha Spencer, Charles Levey, William Bowman, Walter Nichols and many more. To have a social function of any kind on October 9th they picked up their tin cups and set off for the South Side beach. The evening was spent around a big bonfire toasting marshmallows and singing songs. A fien time was reported by those who were there. The members of the Thespian were among the first of the school bodies to have a social function of any kind. On October 9th they picked up their tin cups and set off for the South Side beach. The evening was spent around a big bonfire, toasting marshmallows and singing songs. A fine time was reported by those who were there. Miss Hoffman, of the Ellensburg State Normal, who was here during Institute, visited our training school. ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 She expressed great delight over the work done and meth­ods used. (How many of the student teachers agree with Miss H.?) Professor Forrest went to Seattle on the 17th to take care of the football team, and also to carry some of our school spirit down there. He says that the "children" all behaved and that he is proud of them. Mr. Eobertson, of Scotland, uncle of the Rev. Mr. Macartney, of Bellingham, visited our Normal during the month and spoke to an interested number of students in Professor Mathes' history class. About fifty Y. W. C. A. girls who could not go to the convention at Tacoma, had a consolation party Friday evening, October 24, in the gymnasium. The principal feature was a mock banquet, presided over by Miss Bax- 5} ter as toastmistress. A number of the girls responded to £ impromptu toasts. After enjoying the repast prepared and served by the cooking department, we spent a jolly hour in playing some of our childhood's games. From five to eight o'clock that evening we were not so sorry ^ that we were not in Tacoma. * In a letter from W. Roy Smith, the plucky Sedro- Woolley coach and teacher, we read: "Our boys have only the highest words of gratitude, praise, and com­mendation for the entertainment received at your hands last Saturday. It was indeed an enjoyable trip. * * * to I am desirous of retaining the friendly athletic spirit and ^ friendship which at present exists between the two schools. « * * * Two of our Senior boys are undecided as to where they will attend school after this year. They were well impressed with your buildings and equipments, and if you desire their names in order to send them literature or correspond with them, I will be glad to inform you at once.'' Letters have been received from Mrs. Daisy D. Net-teton who was with us last year. She is back in her home school, Peru Normal, Peru, Nebraska. She is enjoying her work, but thinks fondly of her year spent on the Coast with Bellingham students. There is talk of the college graduates in the city ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER forming an association. The project will have the hearty co-operation of the teachers at the Normal. The following guests have been entertained at the Jen­kins house: Mr. Hinman, Miss Chloris Deem, Mrs. Smith of Pacific County, Miss Nora Wahl, Miss Artie Thrall, Miss Johnson, Miss Oral Handy. Mr. Romfine has written requesting us to send the Messenger to him at Woods Hole, Mass. We were glad to hear from him. "Mary had a little lamb, This fact you've heard before; But, have you heard she passed her plate And had a little more." In the First Year Latin Class: Nunc coqua parata sum te invare. Translated—Cook, I am ready to help you now. Prof. S.—Miss R., what gender is parata? Miss R.—Feminine gender. Prof. S.—Why do you think so? Miss R.—Because a man wouldn't go out in the kitchen to help the cook. Mr. Deerwester—"Saying illustration is illustration is not illustrating the point?" What was said about the Freshies in the last Mes­senger has ben said of all freshies. Say something new about us, please. Are we not worth it ? Sure! A FRESHMAN. Several students are trying the school song. The Messenger will be glad to print a rousing good song next month. Then let us all learn it. JOSHES. Heard in the Class Boom. Prof. O'S.—"The Euphratis river overflew. Miss Carleton (reading a paper)—"Why! I can't read my own writing." ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Prof. E — ''Have we two Miss Sniders?" Student—"My name isn't Snider; it's Schnider." Prof. E— "Ah—I see. But we can't all get the schhhhh, you see." Teacher (in German)—"What is the rule for fem-inines in the singular?" "They get married." Mr. O'S. requests that his history classes buy BLUE books for their exams. Doesn't he know that they will be blue enough themselves, by that time ? Wise Junior—"Yes, it's all over the building." Inquisitive Second Year—"What is?" W. J.—''The roof, little one." Junior—"Who is that cute little new girl?" Senior—"Oh, that is our gym' teacher, Miss LeConte. First Girl—'' Girls! A new boy today.'' Chorus—"Oh, joy. 'Every little bit helps.' " First Student (in whisper to her neighbor)—"Isn't Miss Blank 'batty'?" Professor—Louder, please; perhaps you are right." Heard on the Gridiron. First Year—"Mr. Davenport, what's the score?" Mr. D.—"OtoO." First Year—"In whose favor?" Teacher (Physical Geog.)— "How many zones are there?" Student—"Two; masculine and feminine. The mas­culine are temperate and intemperate; the feminine are torrid and frigid."—Ex. Prof. E—"Name the properties of nitrogen." J Student—"It is invisible." Prof. E— "How do you know?" Student—"Because I have never seen i t ." Freshman (overheard in hall)—"Why do the faculty make us use BLUE books? They are not at all becoming to us." .-Ljj ---------- Messenger - 1908 November - Page 26 ---------- 26 TEE MESSENGER Prof. D— "You may use this book (Eoyce Psy) for a text book or a reference book or to prop up a window." A young and foolish maiden married a Dutchman, thinking she would become a Dutchess. "Abstractions" from Psy. I. Pupil (illustrating)—" 'Streets of Seattle' would be abstract." Prof. D.—"I think the streets of Seattle are not ab­stract, but concrete." General Information. For instructions on how to play football, in season and out, go to Otis Boynton. Any one who is short of enthusiasm of any kind, may be supplied by going to Mr. 0'Sullivan. All Normal boys may apply at Edens Hall for escorts to all places of amusements. Hours: 1 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily. Any person desiring to have practice in oratory and speech-making is advised to join the Normal football team. For lessons in smiling, see Noah Davenport. E. W. (writing in Biology)—The leaves grow on the stem so as to receive the right amount of sunset. Prof. E.—"There are about 60,000,000 stars visible through the microscope." Miss S.—"Who counted the stars?" Dr. M. (Hist. Meth.)—"What nationality was De Soto?" Class (in concert)—"Spanish." Dr gt; M.—"Where did he go?" Class—"Mississippi river." Dr. M—"What became of him?" ' Class—"He died." r* [ M. 0 . .;j gt; J..';i Messenger Want Column. '** 'f* U Wanted—Some school spirit.—B. S. N. S. Wanted—Good strong basketball teams to run up against.—Jr. B. B. Girls. Wanted—For Miss Cribbs, an amenuensis. Wanted—More girls around the gridiron.—Football Team. ... . .. (PPPPP
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- of subscription fees the hardest task the editorial board of a school paper undertakes is the making up of sufficient amount of literature for each issue. We are not all born writers, historians or poets, but we can develop talent enough to write something on the many subjects brought before us dai
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of subscription fees the hardest task the editorial board of a school paper undertakes is the making up of sufficient amount of literature for each issue. We are not all born writers, historians or p
Show more of subscription fees the hardest task the editorial board of a school paper undertakes is the making up of sufficient amount of literature for each issue. We are not all born writers, historians or poets, but we can develop talent enough to write something on the many subjects brought before us daily. L. C. THE TEXT BOOK IN THE GRADES. The Text Book is a fine servant, but a bad master, and just so long as we
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- -can and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $ 10—
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-can and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free.
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- 1911_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Cover ---------- V ! I May, 1911 yy Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DO IT NOW Procrastination never meets up with Opportunity. Don't wait until you are nearing the end of life's journey before contra
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1911_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Cover ---------- V ! I May, 1911 yy Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DO IT NOW Procrastination never meets up
Show more1911_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Cover ---------- V ! I May, 1911 yy Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DO IT NOW Procrastination never meets up with Opportunity. Don't wait until you are nearing the end of life's journey before contracting the savings habit. Save before you are twenty-five if you would take life easy at fifty. The best earning period of your life is between the ages of thirty and forty. But the time to get the saving habit is before you are earn­ing the most. Then it is easy to save when the earnings come easy. Start your account and do it NOW, if only for $1.00. First National Bank Capital and Surplus - - J300.000.00 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. :: Phones M 224-A 224 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS +s\* THE LEADER i Bijf Sale now on—Hurry ! for savings equally as good are seldom to be found. The last week's record-breaking sales are the best criterion of the sort of values offered. Spring and summer mer­chandise can be bought here now at prices never before and perhaps never again to be equaled at this time of the 3'ear. : : 20 to 50 per cent discount O N E V E R Y T H I N G I N T H E S T O * Ejiii@aiaiffiieiaiaisiai.iB)ia,a,aL,ejsiai3 snMiMaiMSEisigigjriijsifiisJSE Byron Bros/ Cash Grocery Special Prices Every Day All the time for Cash : : Call and be Convinced 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A 682 !JM3jai3EIS)3J5liai3SM(SlSJSMiM@ja ifiS ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS » • • • • • • • • » « • » • » • • » • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » » » • • • • • • • • flontague McHugh Largest Dry Goods House in the Northwest We are offering our entire stock of Ladies, Misses' and Childrens' Ready - to - Wear Apparel at 20 to 50 per cent discount Get our prices first. We can save you money MONTAGUE McHUGH V^l^'l^ Bellingham's Biggest Daylight Store ?•»•••»»• lt; gt;• lt;»••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• lt; MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGE=DODSON CO. Clover Block : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS National Hospital Association Old Reliable Health Insurance Company One Dollar per month insures YOU against ex­pense in case of sickness, accident or death OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE Services of physicians, surgeons, or specialists Medicines, drugs, prescriptions Dental benefit Ambulance service Hospital care, nurses, board, etc. One hundred dollar funeral benefit No medical examination. Benefits in immediate effect Specialty, blanket contracts, Mill and Logging Campanies, Industrial Concerns 417 Exchange Building, Bellingham, S. F. Woodbury, District Manager Offices—Bellingham, Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Vancouver, Washington; Portland, Astoria, Oregon CONWAY'S CAFETERIA • • • Always go to Conway's. The cooking there is fine; in fact it is the proper place for boys and girls to dine . . • • • IME:\AZ L O C A T I O N - isoe D O C K ST One of the "Niftiest" lines of Hats in the city may be found at }Kts. Stone's |V[illinery Store They possess that artistic ef­fect which may not be found elsewhere for such reason­able prices. . ' . ' . ' . 302^ West Holly Street . . . Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 102 Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res- « « U Street Home A 471 B °*» CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTEB M a i n 1634 Automatic : A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Bye, Bar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointments. BEIXINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- - Bellingham, Washington T H E R E X A L L S T O RI We Ctlt PficeS Not Quality If you want the best drugs at the lowest prices, get them at the Owl «THE OWL PHARMACY M Graham Munch, Proprietors mwt PHONES {Main 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, '«'• DR. O. O. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash, MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 First Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block . . . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Mam 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 r5G1^3eY FLORAL GO. It is time to plant the flower garden. We have a a complete stock of bedding, plants and flower seeds Wholesale and Retail Growers 1309 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS B E S U R E A N D S EE Hall's New Ground Floor Studio ONLY ONE-HALF BLOCK SOUTH FROM HOLLY, ON ELK STREET, NOT A HALF" MILE The sun always shines at our studio. No one turned away because it is too late PALCDBTTO • • • I6E. 6REAM • I6E 6REAM SODAS CANDIES HOT GH060LATE • SANDWIGHES and BOUILLONS DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . ' Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIMSTED SHOE CO. SS' ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G a. COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS New line Genuine Coral and Amber Beads just received 214 EAST HOLLY, Alaska Bldg. Formerly located at 1249 Elk St. Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 Bellingham, Wash When down town do not forget to call at THE STAR CREAMERY FOR ICE CREAM Our Ice Cream has that quality which cannot be found elsewhere WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE— J)aii)ly FootWear for all Glass FGrjetiorjs Ffabo Gorsels -#^=- Sirr)rr)or)s, QloOes 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - • Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. Hm. MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: 5*126 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 G Phones, Main 180 B180 PINE CONFECTIONERY ^ WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City 3 CHAS. W. PEASLEE J gt; ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Home Phone A 092 1002 Elk Street Northwestern Granite Marble Works and all kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. Bergin, Proprietor : : : Bellingham, Wash WIL-BER (3IBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. J. A/. SELBY CO-Booksellers - Stationers - School Furnishers How about ORDERING Books for the Graduate in advance and provide the most appropriate gift 207 West Holly Street || Bellingham, Washington Better than the Teacher for "keeping yoa in hot water" * This little one-quart Electric Tea Kettle is the "niftiest" thing you ever heard of. Drop in at our salesroom and see one next time you're down town. : : : Whatcom ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS | ^ When you want ''PiS^lsft* FINE ICE CREAM ^ ^ p y let the Cave ^ ^ @ ^ ? r V fill your order The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OE Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham Phones: A 649—Main 3003 Residence Phone Main 1420 C. A. HORST I^eal Gsfale, Loarjs, Irjs rarjee Steamship Tickets to and from all parts of the world NOTARY PUBLIC 208, 209 First National Bank Bldg. Bellingham, Wash Wear Good 3t)oes not only good looking, but good through and through from toe to heel, both inside and out. We guarantee our shoes to be thoroughly dependable—the best to be had for the money; the best that over thirty years of buying experience can secure. And our prices are under those you pay elsewhere. : : : : : : : O E O . F". R A Y M O N D 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Don't ffiiss This A Trip on the Elegant PASSENGER BOAT RAMONA To any point on Lake Whatcon, including beautiful Reveille Island, one of the most Romantic spots in the world. Two Trips Daily, except Sunday, leaving from White City Dock 9 a. m., 2:30 p. m.; Sunday Three Trips, 8 a. m., 11 a. m. and 3 p. m. • Round Trip Fare to Reveille Island 25c • The "GENEVA" will be on the Geneva-Ra-mona Park Run after May 1st, making trips to Ramona Park every hour. Ramona Park, the finest picnic grounds in the county, a fine dance pavilion and all con­veniences for picnicing. We are the exclusive owners of Reveille Island and Ramona Park and furnish them free for the use of our pas­sengers. For Excursions and Picnics see us. LAKE WHATCOM NAVIGATION CO. Phone M 2712 .' GEO. A. JENKINS, Manager ;; ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store Get Ready for Commencement by Getting Good Clothes Commencement isn't so far away. Then the delightful summer va­cation. And never were clothes so easy to get as now. The prices we are offer­ing for this week, on Summer Dresses, Suits, Coats, Waists, Underwear, Hosiery and Swell Garments are so low that you can actually get a summer costume for but little more than half what You Would pay ordinarily. Visit the store This week, anyhow. aKff-* J. B. WAHL Alaska Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., P r i n t i n g c ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ gt; 13it Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Literary Phi lomathean Class Editors- Senior Junior - Freshman Exchange Athletics - Art Editor Alumni - Organizations— Alkisiah LORAINE SHERWOOD GERTRUDE MCDONALD - FLORENCE ORNE - MOSIE ODLE J. G. DAVIS LEW GREENE FLORENCE PLUMB VIOLET JOHNSON - JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY Boys Debating Club - J. G. DAVIS Students' Ass'n, MINNIE BURROUGHS Y. W. C. A. - - - HELEN FINCH Choral Club - FLORENCE CHARROIN Calendar - - - MARGARET STARK Jokes J Business Managers-J MARIE RYAN - FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY RIORDON TERMS—SEVENTV-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. May, 1911 No. 8 There has been attempts this year to arrange a Tri-College Debate between University of Puget Sound, Bllensburg and B. S. N. S. The Ellenburg Normal is not prepared so our Normal and Puget Sound will meet and debate soon on the Conservation question. There has been a great deal of interest this year in de­bating and we have produced several excellent debaters. We have great hopes of winning the contest. The improvements made upon the Campus are welcomed by ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER every one. We should all assist in the efforts to remove the un­sightly paths. The grounds certainly look better with their new shrubs and well-cared-for lawn. The Annual Messenger Staff wishes to thank every one who so kindly assisted in making The Panic a success. Those who participated practiced hard every day for it was gotten up in a week. The $38.00 which was cleared will make more cuts and a better paper possible. Thank you! The Seniors and Juniors are disappointed but all unite in con­gratulating the Second Years in winning the Kline Cup. s|fc ^ ^ LINES WRITTEN IN EARLY SPRING. I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works did Nature link The human soul that through me ran; And much it grieved my heart to think What man has made of man. Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. The birds around me hopped and played, Their thoughts I cannot measure!— But the least motion which they made It seemed a thrill of pleasure. The budding twigs spread out their fan, To catch the breezy air; And I must think, do all I can, That there was pleasure there. If this belief from heaven be sent, If such be Nature's holy plan, Have I not reason to lament What man has made of man? —Wordsworth. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER S The day dawned bright and clear upon which the last game, the great event of the baseball season, was to be played. Not a cloud was in the sky and a more beautiful day could not be im­agined. Would the Purple and "White again go down to defeat before the Scarlet? This was the question that was agitating the stu­dents of Parkwood College, as they stood and talked or walked about the campus on that bright June morning. Three years in succession, they had been defeated by the Winton University team at our great national game. This year they had turned out a win­ning team, defeating all the lesser schools with ease. The Coach was optimistic. "With Bevans to pitch and Henderson behind the bat, he thought he had a battery that far outclassed anything that Winton could produce. The infield was fast and the outfield could be depended upon, so victory would certainly result; at least he thought so. The time passed quickly that day. Long before the game commenced, the spectators began to arrive. There was blowing of horns and waving of pennants; automobiles honked their noisy way through the crowd; the air was filled with the noise and hub­bub that accompanies every crowd before a great game. The end of the grandstand that was reserved for the Winton rooters was one scarlet mass. They were confident of victory and overflowing with enthusiasm. On the other hand, the Park-wood students were rather quiet, for three successive defeats arc not easily forgotten. As the two teams trotted into the field they were greeted with rounds of applause. Henderson won the toss for Parkwood and decided to take the field. As he stepped behind the plate h« looked calmly over the whole field and viewed with satisfaction his men, for he was the captain and was to direct the whole team. The players had already taken their places and the umpire called out, ''Baxter up; play ball\" ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER The game began. The first man hit a sharp grounder to the shortstop, who promptly fielded it and sent it to first base. "Out on first. Next batter up!" cried the Umpire and the game pro­ceeded. The next man batted a fly which was caught by the left fielder and the last man struck out. At this the Purple and "White pennants were waved joyously and the Winton fans were decidedly quiet. The Winton pitcher, a left-handed player, proved very effec­tive, striking out three men in succession, which elated his team­mates greatly. In this way the game proceeded till at the beginning of the ninth inning. Neither side had scored and the players were begin­ning to feel nervous. A Winton player stepped to the plate. Crack! A sharp hit through second and the man reached first. The next man bunted and both pitcher and catcher started after the ball. Neither got it and the man was safe. Henderson was excited and blamed Bevans, while Bevans rightly blamed Hender­son. The result was Bevans let the next man walk. This filled the bases and with no one out, the chances were that Winton would score. Bevans settled down loyally to work and struck out two men. The fans cheered lustily. But now a tall man stepped to the plate. He was the right fielder of the Winton team and had been hit­ting dangerously. Both Bevans and Henderson looked worried. At last the ball was thrown. It went wild and before Henderson recovered it, a man had crossed the plate. Hoots and jeers greeted this exhibition and Henderson, in despair, signalled a straight ball. Bevans complied and the next instant the bat met the ball squarely. It was a long fly, over center-field. The fielder hesitated a moment, then turned his back to the crowd and ran with all his might. Turning again, he leaped in the air and caught the ball with one hand. "Cries of "Good boy," "nice catch," "pretty work," were heard as the team came in from the field. 1 to 0 stood the score, in favor of Winton. But stop1 the game is not over yet. Parkwood has one more chance at the bat. The first man up knocked a fly which was fielded without diffi­culty. The next man up had struck out twice before, but this time he hit hard and a liner, just over the first baseman's head,„ was the result. He reached first safely. Bevans came next. He let one or two go by, then knocked a high fly, which was caught by a fielder and the man on base narrowly escaped being put out. Two men down and the score 1 to 0 against them. Things certainly looked bad for Parkwood. Henderson stepped to the ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER b plate, his face pale and set. If he could only get a safe hit. The pitcher threw the ball. He struck hard, but missed. "Strike One," drawled the Umpire. You could easily hear him, now. Again the ball was thrown and again it was missed. The Winton pitcher smiled and delivered it a third time. As Henderson swung, the Umpire began to call "Strike !" but this time he did not miss, and high in the air the ball went sailing. The cheer­ing ceased. All interest was centered on that small, white sphere, high up in the air. Henderson and the other man were straining every muscle in their endeavor to circle around the bases. The ball came down between right and left field, hit the ground, was secured by one of the fielders and sent towards home. The first man crossed the plate. Henderson neared home. So did the ball. '' Slide!'' yelled the coach, and Henderson did slide! But as he slid, thud! the ball struck the catcher's mitt; a hand shot down, touched him, and with flushed face the catcher looked at the Umpire. "Safe on Home!" yelled that individual, and a deafening roar arose. The Purple and White pennants waved madly. The rooters yelled till they could only make hoarse whispers and amid it all the "Winton team slowly left the field. 2 to 1 in favor of Parkwood. In spite of his protests Henderson was raised on the shoul­ders of his team-mates and was carried triumphantly from the field. The Winton rooters had little to say as they filed out of the grandstand. Such rejoicing as there was at Parkwood. The Purple and White victorious. The Scarlet banner had at last been trailed in the dust. R. H. K, '14. ^ *%• lt;% A SONG. Sing a song of Dorm girls, A lesson plan to write; A spread just down the corridor, No lesson plan tonight. Sing a song of Seniors, What pages we could, fill Of all the useful work they do And not a speck of ill. Sing a song of Faculty, A Normal girl to fail— Although they very wearied be, They do—and never quail, ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER Sing a song of Messenger, Why don't you hand them in? Those stories, jokes and poems, This writing keeps one thin. —M. R. it * * April 5.—Some return to School. We're sorry for those who didn't. April 6.—Teddy is seen and heard in Seattle. Our friend, Mr. Johnson is fortunate in getting a snap shot of the hun­ter and statesman. April 7.—We visit Porto Rico by way of Dr. Gottlieb's kodak We did so enjoy the trip. —Officers for the next year are elected by the Student Association.—Yes, I agree with Sidney, it does improve a Dorm pie to carry it down town and back. April 8.—The Seniors' fun commences.—The first social event is a Progressive Speculation.—Party given by the Class teachers. April 9.—A new Dean fills the Chair at Sunday night lunch.— We all enjoy the speech.—Miss Finch celebrates her six­teenth birthday with cake and candles and all other "fixin's." April 10.—Mr. Phillipi tries to make a battery of himself. One brave girl flies to his rescue, while others fly screaming down the hall. April 13.—All Clubs debate—singly and in couples.—The Domes­tic Science Department holds convention. April 14.—Several hear the Merry Widow from the Normal Box. April 15.—A large audience greets Judge Lindsey. He certainly gave a grand talk and we sighed to think it was over. April 16.—Easter Day begins with a sunrise meeting by the Y. W. C. A. girls on Sehome Hill.—New bonnets are every­where in evidence. April 17.—The Dorm after-dinner baseball team is organized in the back yard. April 18.—In Phil'of Ed. Class: "And with one accord they all began to make excuse." April 19.—The Junior-Seconds Year Basketball game is the final game of the Kline Cup series,—"Hurrah for the Second Years," ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 April 21.—The Panic! It sure was a great success— In each and every show; Those who went were tickled to death, And the others are sorry, we know. April 22.—True to their spirit of hospitality, the Junior Dorm. Girls entertain the members of their Class Basket Ball team. April 24.—Mr. Romine wins. *$£ i£ if* THE PANIC. The Annual Staff at its last meeting decided something would have to be done to raise money for the Senior Number. So it wasr arranged that a Panic should be given on the evening of April 21. Everyone had a great, grand, glorious time. Everyone enjoyed the side shows, the gum, stick candy and the ice cream cones. The Vaudeville was the Big Show. Mr. Vander Mei made a name for himself as a monologist. Sambo and Rastus certainly portrayed the pleasures of Normal life, the Minstrels captivated the audi­ence with their music and jokes, the Tennis Girls were charming, and the College Troupe, composed of pretty girls and cute boys, with their catchy songs and graceful, fancy steps, made the hit of the evening. It was all one grand success, made possible by the co-operation of the whole School. ajfc 4ffc 4gfc THE FACULTY. "We will head our processions with our Dr. Mathes, In talking he's skilled, either humor or pathos. "With an etiquette book you will aye find our dean— She's death to the talking in room seventeen. The Doctor comes next with her pink and white pills, She '11 cure you of temper and all other ills. Miss Sperry and Browning, we put them together, One's work in life being to interpret the other. As big as he's jolly, you'll find A. P. R., He's just come back from a fishing trip far. The dudes of the crowd are Moody and Patchin, Their neckties are easily seen; but not catching. Miss Baker brings Fido wherever she goes, You know her by that and her little brown bows. A photography fiend, an astronomer, too— The "Man with the Cow" is a regular "Who's Who?" "We can't take them all, so we'll end with Miss Hays, Knowing her once you. will love her always, ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER SENIOR NOTES. The Senior Class was delightfully entertained by their Class teachers, Miss Hays and Mr. Deerwester, at the home of the lat­ter on Saturday evening, April 8th. The principal feature of the evening was the new domino game, Progressive Speculation, which was much enjoyed by all. Miss Genevieve Davis, making the most progressions, was presented with a beautiful hand-painted picture of Brown-eyed Susans, the Class flower. The consolation prize, an abacus, was contended for by Opal Spen-ning, Laura Mason and Lucinda Bailey. Miss Mason, however, was the lucky one. Ice-cream, cake and mints were served, carry­ing out the Class Colors, brown and gold. Miss Clara Garrison, who is teaching at Belleville, spent Sat­urday and Sunday with Mabel French, at Edens Hall. Miss Mayme Te Roller, of Seattle, spent the week-end with Eva Jurgensohn. Since the Seniors are not required to write theses this year, they are permitted to have two representatives, Miss Stark and Miss French, on the Commencement Program, one the choice of the Students, the other the choice of the Faculty. The Class has given its photographic work to the Elk Street photographer and many have been busy for the past few weeks, "posing." Juniors—"Which do the Seniors want—a formal reception or a water excursion?" Seniors—'' Water excursion!'' Mr. D.—"Evidently the Seniors take to water." A Senior—"There are no hens in this Class." ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 JUNIOR NOTES. Saturday evening, April 22, the Junior girls of the Dormitory-entertained the girls of the Junior basketball team. Monday evening the girls had played the final game with the Second Year girls. Although they did not succeed in getting the last basket in time to tie the score, their efforts to do so were appreciated by the Junior girls of the Dormitory, especially. Their appreciation was shown in a most charming manner, and the girls of the team wish to take this opportunity of again thanking them for the pleasant evening. The dining room was decorated with pennants, and in Green and Gold, the Junior Class colors. The chandeliers were hung with yellow paper chrysanthemums, and the tables were decked with vases of ferns, thus completing the color scheme. After spending the greater part of the evening in games, one game in which we found Miss Gray and Miss Hogle absolutely "heartless," we were served with a very dainty lunch­eon. The place-cards were hand-painted basketballs with a yellow " 1 2 " on them, and laced with green cord. Between the covers of the place-cards was written the names of the members of the team and the following toast: "Here's to our B. B. team, Hip Hoorah! Here's to their colors, Green and Gold! Now give them a rousing cheer, For a big place in our hearts they hold.'' The captain, manager and each member of the team was called upon for a speech at which they responded willingly. Miss Hogle and Miss Gray also favored us with a few words of appre­ciation. Miss Gray especially complimented the team for the ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER spirit in which they took their defeat. The evening ended very pleasantly with the team giving three rousing cheers for the "Dorm" Juniors, which rang thru the Hall, gently arousing the Senior girls from their graceful dreams. This has been a dull month for athletics. The turnouts for baseball on our own grounds have been very slim, and ouly three practice games have been played. The grounds are very slopppy after each rain, owing to poor drainage, and when they do be­come dry, they are so rocky that practicing is rendered difficult. If the fellows will turn out regularly and do their best, these difficulties can be overcome, and a good team whipped into shape. The captain cannot play the whole game. The co-opera­tion of every man is necessary to make baseball a success. Immediately after the game with the High School the play­ers elected Miles Johns captain, and Bill Tucker manager, for the coming season. Normal, 8; South Side High, 5. The Normal team played its first practice game for this month with the boys from South Bellingham High school. Hawkins and Odle did the pitching stunt for the Normal. In the early part of the game it looked as though the Normal fellows had more than they could handle, but toward the last Odle had the South Siders swinging their arms off, and wondering where those awful curves eame from. They weren't able to locate him, so we came off with the big end of the score. Normal, 3j B. H. S., 18. Our boys next tried their luck with the High school, and they sure did get theirs. The High school fellows romped over home plate eighteen times, and held our team down to three runs. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 Marshal, Odle and Hawkins did the pitching, and Cade presided behind the plate. The game was rather uneventful. B. S. N. S., 13; South Side High, 16. The captain picked up the scattered fragments of his team left by the Bellingham High school boys, and they went over to try conclusions again with the South Siders. But the South Side bunch had grown wise since the last game, and proceeded to run in Hurley, a professional player. Hurley knocked the ball over the fence two or three times, and played the whole game for the South Enders. Our boys were looking for nothing like this, and consequently were beaten. They were in the lead for the greater part of the game, however. The game was unique for the amount of heavy hitting done. Hawkins and Marshal pitched for the Normal. it it it BASKET BALL The last and final game of the season was played between the Second Years and the Juniors on Monday evening, April 17. The game was attended by a large crowd from the different classes. Although the Second Years have a small class they were well supported by the loyal Seniors and Underclassmen. The class spirit ran high on both sides. It was a close game and very interesting. The first half the score stood 6 to 5 in favor of the Juniors. The Juniors made two field baskets and two points from the foul line. The Second Years made two field baskets and one point from the foul line. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER The second half both teams came on the field with the determina­tion of winning. Things looked kind of gloomy for the Second Years at the first part of the second half when the Juinors ran the score up to nine, but Miss Arnold put forth some of her athletic ability and made two field baskets and Miss O'Keefe made one field basket, making a score of eleven to nine when the sound of the whistle was heard.. The lineup: Juniors—L. Nichols, E. Franklin, forwards; A. Hadeen, cen­ter; M. Crossman, R. Colton, guards. Second Years—L. Arnold, G. O'Keefe, forwards; B. Philips, center; J. Nichol, J. Riley, guards. The Kline Cup, which at present is held by the Senior class, was won last year by the Junior class. The Cup will be presented to the winning team , the Second Years, in the near future. Be­sides the glory of winning the Cup the team has an oyster supper promised. All the basket ball girls are sorry they were'nt on the victorious team. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The Y. W. C. A. held their usual Thursday meeting April 13. Mrs. Mathes was leader. Her talk and her reading of Miss Montgomery's, "The Easter Vision," were very helpful as well as enjoyable. The Sunrise prayer meeting, held on Sehome Hill Easter Sun­day, was a meeting which will long be remembered by those present. The morning was ideal, the air fresh and invigorating. Each girl seemed to be brought nearer to Ood as she watched the sun rise and brighten first the city, then the water and islands; and each seemed to realize more fully than before how beautiful and wonderful Nature really is. The meeting itself was lead by Emma Rexroth, one of the Mid Year graduates. Her talk was very helpful as were also the short, sentence testimonies of some ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 of the girls telling what Christ meant to them. Mabel Jordan and Margaret Schumacher sang a duet, while Minnie Burroughs played the accompaniments for all the songs upon her mandola. Nearly eighty attended this meeting, and each was presented with an Easter greeting's card by the Bible Study Committee. None regretted that they had come, and each went away with a stronger desire to do better and show themselves worthier during the coming year. Thursday, April 20, at the regular meeting of the Y. W. C. A. the yearly reports of the past year's work were read by the different chairmen of the committees. The reports showed a total membership of 168,128 of these being active members. Over 200 girls have been enrolled in the Bible Study classes the past year, while nearly thirty have taken up active work in the Mission Study course. After the meeting an informal social gathering was enjoyed by those present. * * it H. L. S. CLUB. "We are rapidly growing from infancy (if we have ever been in that stage). The Dunbar program, given April 7, was very much enjoyed by all who heard it. Miss Hays contributed with several of the author's best selections and closed the meeting with some very helpful suggestions. April 14 the members were invited to spend the afternoon and evening with Miss Hays at her cabin. Canoeing, story-telling and eating were the diversions of the evening. To say that we had a good time is not necessary—to be with Miss Hays anywhere would be to have a good time—but at such a beautiful place! We are all looking forward to the next trip, which has been promised. lt;$gi, •3|fc lt;$£ YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. The joint program between the Philos and the Debating Club on April 13 was of unusual interest. C. A. Hanks presided while Miss Genevieve Davis acted as secretary. Of course the debate was the event of the the evening, the question reading, "Resolved, That the Conservation of our National Resources should be a function of the State Governments rather than the National Government,'' Miss Geneva Johnson and L. R. Sherwood, of the Philomathians, represented the affirmative, while the negative was represented by P. Hogan and H. E. Rogers, of the Debating Club. It was a hard-fought battle. When the smoke ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 14 ---------- 14 TEE MESSENGER of the conflict had rolled away it was decided by the judges that the Philomatheans were the victors. Declamations were delivered by Miss Jessie Meeks and Mosie Odle. Mr. Odle rendered a selection from Paul Lawrence Dun­bar. Both declaimers exhibited marked ability as impersonators. A review of Ben Lindsay's life and works was presented by Miss Ingeborg Johnson and H. F. Heath, and was highly in­structive. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs, Frank Whipple and a double quartette from the two societies. Miss Laura Mellish's toast to the young men, and C. E. Becker's to the ladies were both eloquent and witty. We enjoyed them hugely. Refreshments were served at the close of the program. It has been suggested that a program of similar nature be arranged with the Alkasiahs. These joint programs are to be commended, in that they foster goodfellowship between the or­ganizations, and give the opportunity to compare talent. April the 20th the question, "Resolved, That the Jury System should be Abolished," was debated. The affirmative was represented by J. Q-. Davis and Paul Marshall, the latter being a guest of the Club. F. E. Bryant and R. H. Knaack acted on the defensive. It was decided that the jury system should be con­tinued. As this debate was largely extemporaneous it well il­lustrated the practical value that this society is furnishing its members. C. A. Hanks delivered, "Edinbrough After Flodden," in a very masterly manner. His ability as a declaimer is un­questioned. A very interesting talk on Parliamentry Law was made by Gh F. D. Vander Mei. At the business session the names of C. E. Carver and Paul Marshall were added to the long list of disciples of Demosthenes and Cicero. The question of the annual banquet came up for dis­cussion, but final action on this matter was deferred until next meeting. April 27th marks the date of the final contest for places on the team which represents the Normal in debate with the Univer­sity of Puget Sound. From a total of nine the Young Men;s Debating Club will furnish, as contestants, the following: R. H. Knaack, H. E. Rogers, C. Cade, C. A. Hanks, T. Cunningham and S. Q. Degross. With such champions we may well feel proud, and with optimism, look forward to the awarding of honors on the night of April 27. So, here's to the success of the Invincible Six. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 PHILOMATHEANS. Wednesday evening, March 29th the Philomatheans gave a program to which all were invited. The program consisted of a debate and farce. The debate was: "Resolved, That the Con­servation of our National Resources should be a function of the State rather than the National Government." Those on the af­firmative were Miss Geneva Johnson and Mr. L. A. Sherwood; on the negative Miss Anna Conmey and Mr. Frank Whipple. The affimative won. The debate was followed by a farce, "Uncle Dick's Mistake," which was very much enjoyed by all. Thursday evening, April 13, the Young Men's Debating Club entertained the Philomatheans. A joint program was given by Philomatheans and Young Men's Debating Club. PROGRAM. Music by orchestra. Declamation _Mr. Mosie Odle Lindsey's Early Life and Juvenile Court Work. „ Miss Ingeborg Johnson Music by double quartette. Debate: "Resolved, That the conservation of our National Resources should be a function of the State Governments rather than the National Government." Affirmative—Miss Geneva Johnson, Mr. L. R. Sherwood; negative—Mr. P. Hogan, Mr. H. E. Rogers. Declamation Miss Jessie Meeks Muse Mrs. Frank Whipple Toasts — Miss Laura Mellish, Mr. C. E. Becker The debate was very good, and the debaters certainly did justice to their societies. The affirmative won—as they were Philomatheans how could it be otherwise? The color scheme was very beautifully worked out. The room was decorated in green and white, the Philomatheans' color. In the refreshments, the color scheme of the boys were well car­ried out in red and white. The receiving line was a part of the evening's affair. The officers of the two societies lined up at the door. All voted the evening one of the best they had spent for a long time. 4gfc *|fc «£ ALKASIAH NOTES. Thursday, April 13, an interesting program was given by the Alkasiahs. It consisted of a debate on the Conservation question. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER Miss Andrea Nood, who won for the affirmative, is to be our rep­resentative in the preliminary debate, which will be held April 27. Miss Mabel French gave an enjoyable reading. After the program Miss Stanton surprised the Club with a large box of home-made candies. The evening of April 20th was given to a preliminary drill, which was conducted by Miss Felt. "We have found these drills to be very helpful as well as enjoyable. The Club decided to give a banquet in the Domestic Science dining room on the evening of April 18. The committee is plan­ning to make this event one of the pleasing features of the year for the Alkisiahs. % $ % PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF CONTROL. Meeting March 29. It was reported that the Board of Trus­tees had appropriated $500.00 for the construction of a tennis court. Annual election of officers discussed. Motion carried to revise By-Law No. Ill to read "elected by ballot." Bills allowed, $59.49. Meeting April 5. Discussed the kind of tennis court to be put in. Annual picnic discussed. Mr. Deerwester's report for auditing committee accepted. Bills allowed, $25.00. Meeting April 19. Discussion—100 athletic lead from an in­quiry made by the base ball team. Mr. Johns appeared before the Board to see about the organ­izing of a base ball team in the name of the Association, but withstanding its own financial responsibilities. Mr. Wm. Tucker was appointed as special base ball manager, with powers to expend money taken in by the boys. No bills. The following persons were elected for the new year: President, Mr. Harry Heath. Vice President, Mr. Mosie Odle. Secretary, Miss Olgo Olson. Representatives, Miss Foran, Mr. Cunningham. Faculty member, Mr. Deerwester. £ % ^ Harry looked at Bessie, Oh! what a pretty miss; He crept a little nearer Then gently stole away!—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Miss Sperry—"Give a severely practical use of the imagina­tions." Miss Reichert—"All our hopes for the future are imagina­tions. '' It is rumored that Mr. De G is to be married this Spring. The girls of the Dormitory are much alarmed over this report. Miss Edens—"What is the meaning of 'Paradise Lost?' " Mr. Sloan—"Why, that is a place people go before they die." Wanted—Something to keep the little folks in my R. S. Meth­ods Class from going to sleep.—Miss Baxter. Miss T. (In Music).—"What is the note in the second meas­ure, Mr. B.?" Mr. B.—"What's what?" Myra B. to Henrietta B. (In Physics Lab. I."—"I see you are 'bucklin' into it, Henrietta." Henrietta—"Yes, I also see you are 'burrowing' into it." In Physics Lab. I.—Don't worry, Mr. Stolz, if books as well as "sparks" begin to fly while studying electricity. Remember, girls can't thrown straight. Miss Edens—"Mr. Cade, conjugate seasoned." Mr. Cade—"I am seasoned, you are seasoned—" (Class* laughs.) Mr. C—"Well, that's right!" ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER When did Esther Carver? it Did you ever hear Rilla Ball ? it Everybody likes to be under Bond. it • Miss Edens—"How do you appreciate Franklin?" Mr. H.—"I like his dress." A Normal girl was heard to say: " I have a tickling sensation around my heart that I cannot scratch." We would advise the young lady to interview Count Bunko, the celebrated specialist, or take the following prescription, which is said to work wonders: A SURE CURE FOR LOVE. Take twelve ounces of experience, a sprig of time and three quarts of cooling water. Set over the gentle fires of love; sweeten with sugar of f orgetfulness; put in the bottom of the heart; cork with a clear conscience, and let it remain. Quick results will follow. it Wanted—A Carver; apply to J. N. A few weeks ago light refreshments were served in the Phy­sics laboratory, in honor of the birthday of a Senior boy. For further information inquire of C. H. Wanted—By the Physiology Class, to know how Miss G-. knows that "love, love, love" will cause a fellow to have indiges­tion. it Taken from Paper in Geography Meth. Class—Arabia lies en­tirely in the northeast trade wind belt, and because of such an expanse of latitude they lose their moisture. it Mr. Bever—"Has Congress the right to pass impealable laws?" Miss Drake (promptly)—"I should say not!" ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Conversation heard between two Normal girls: First Girl—"Your bunch of flowers don't seem to be as large as it was." Second Girl—"0, it is not; I wore one to School and gave one to " First Girl (interrupting)—"Oh, yes; I know! I saw some flowers in a window, not far away." Second Girl—"How many! Three?" Second Girl—"Well, I'll be as good to you as I was to him. I'll give you three of the prettiest ones I have left." (Gets flowers and tells how it was). Now tell me where you saw them?" First Girl—"You know Mrs. ? The flowers I saw were in her window." Second Girl—"Well—er—you know, I couldn't help it. he insisted.'' Miss Sperry—"How did Jeremy Taylor go through college?" Mr. DeGross—"He was a tutor. I mean one who tutes, wasn't he?" " I 'd rather a could be If I could not be an Are. For a Could Be is a May Be, With a chance of touching par. I'd rather be a Has-Been Than a Might Have Been, by far. WHO'S TO BLAME? The College President: Such rawness in a student is a shame; But lack of preparation is to blame. The High School Principal: Good Heavens! What crudity! The boy's a fool! The fault, of course, is with the Grammar School. The Grammar Principal: Would that from such a dunce I might be spared; They send him to me so unprepared. The Primary Teacher: Poor Kindergarten blockhead! And they call That "Preparation." Worse than none at all! The Kindergarten Teacher: Never such lack of training did I see! What sort of person can the mother be? The Mother: "You stupid child! But then you're not to blame; Your father's family is all the same." ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Heard at The Panic (Minstrel Show)— First Speaker—'' They say that Clifford L and Dot are going to take up dentistry." Second Speaker—" Why ?" First Speaker—"They are practicing bridgework." First Speaker—"Carver and Aimer must be financially em­barrassed. '' Second Speaker—"What makes you think so?" First Speaker—"They both seem to be scrambling after the nickels (Nichols)." First Speaker—Did you hear about Florence Eemly ?'' Second Speaker—"No; what was i t ?" First Speaker—"Why, somebody Tucker." ADVICE TO THE LOVE-LORN. (By Le Conte de Bunko.) My Dear Count Bunko: I am a young and handsome in­structor in a large school, most of whose students are young ladies. I try very hard to give a good impression, but so far even my wildest dreams in the tie and sock line have had little effect. What could you suggest that I should do? Sincerely yours, BEAUTY. Answer.—Why not try wearing a fetching little bow on your head. I am sure that would at least attract attention. at My Dear Count: I just can't make my eyes behave when I get up to sing. What shall I do ? Sincerely, BROWN EYES. Answer—I fear you are a little inclined to be flirtatious. Why not fix your eyes steadily on some youth in the audience? It may embarras him, but never mind that. Every means to a good end is worthy. Dear Count—I am unable to find a man in this town. I want one badly. What shall I do? A NORMAL GIRL. After looking up the conditions of your home town and school I think the best advice I can give you is to migrate to another part of the country. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER il Why is Aimer wealthier than Carver? Because he has Nichols (nickels) while Carver has only a Nichol (nickel).— Get the hook! English Teacher (in Paradise Lost)—"Why did Satan tempt woman instead of man ?'' Prejudiced Boy—"Woman is weaker than man." Girl (a suffragette)—"Hm!— Woman may be weak, but it took Satan to tempt her and weak woman could tempt man." gt;3 »j * The "Aromaz," of Spokane College, contains some excellent material in its literary department. Spring, we observe, has aroused the Muse, and inspired a number of well-written poems. The one entitled "Poetic Inspiration" is par excellence. . Everything about "Whims" is first class. Your color design and cuts are original and attractive. You are doing great things in debate and athletics. We take great pleasure in reading the "Kodak." Its literary department is first class in every respect, and the sheet, as a whole, is lively, spicy, and just what a school needs to maintain school spirit; or rather, we should say that it takes school spirit to put out a paper like the "Kodak." A marked improvement is discernible in "Maroon and White," (Wardner, Ida.) If you will separate your ads and magazine material, you will add greatly to the appearance of your sheet. We are pleased to note a number of excellent cuts, which in former numbers have been rather scarce. A table of contents would form a much needed improvement in the "Lewistonian." The literary department is quite light. The "Megaphone" (Davenport, Wn.), contains a number of excellent short stories. A well edited paper. We like your spirit. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER "Your eyes are like mirrors," soft and low He told the maid. Alas! How could the luckless fellow know One of her eyes was glass?—Ex. At a table in a hotel A youth and maiden sat; They didn't know each other, But what of that? The youth picked up the sugar With a smile you seldom meet And passed it to her saying: "Sweets to the sweet." She picked up the crackers— Of scorn there was none lacked— And passed it to him saying: "Crackers to the cracked!"—Ex. * * * Saturday evening, April 15, Judge Ben Lindsay of the Den­ver Juvenile Court, addressed a large and appreciative audience in the Normal Auditorium. In his portrayal of the miseries of Mickey, Judge Lindsey touched upon various phases of his work-both before and since his connection with the Denver Court. In­tense sympathy and enthusiasm mixed with frequent touches of humor, some of which bordered upon the pathetic, characterized the lecture of the evening. Judge Lindsay made a lasting im­pression upon all who were so fortunate as to hear him and the Normal Lecture Course Committee were to be congratulated upon having secured so able and interesting a speaker. On the morning of the fourteenth, Mrs. Dabney, delightfully "bubbled over" with a message from "the cooks," in which she gave some good advice to the Normal girls—and boys. Among other things she advised the girls to keep their eyes open but not to flirt and thus "prepare for the inevitable." And she warned the boys that they would have to come up to a higher standard if they wanted a scientific cook and housekeeper. At Assembly hours, April 21, Mr. Brown, of this city, gave an interesting stereopticon talk on Washington, D. C. Mr. Brown acquired some beautiful pictures during his three years' residence in Washington. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 23 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 23 The Chorus Period on the morning of April 24, was most prof­itably spent with Dr. Chapman, Supervisor of Music in Cam­bridge, Mass., in a brief talk on Music. Several of the prints made were especially helpful for the prospective teacher. Inci­dentally, we hope his talk will have some effect upon the singing at Chorus Tuesdays and Thursdays. Miss Evelyn Britt, who secured her Junior certificate last Semester, is teaching at Dewatto, Mason County, and the follow­ing extracts taken from a letter written by her to the girls at the Dormitory may prove interesting: Dewatto, Wash., April 7, 1911. Dear Girls:—Well, I promised to write and tell you all about my trip and my school. It was a beautiful day and the trip by water from Seattle was one of the most perfect ones I have ever taken. The only thing that was lacking was one of you girls to talk to, because there were so many beautiful things to discuss. The mail clerk has been on the canal for years, so he told me a lot of the history of the surrounding country. I left Seattle at 8:00 o 'clock in the morning and arrived at Dewatto at 5:30. They haven't any wharf, so I had to come ashore in a row-boat. The row-boat was a large, flat-bottomed affair, built something on the order of a scow, It was certainly loaded down, with three beds, my trunk and a number of boxes of provisions, besides five passengers. Mr. Nance met me at the wharf, or bank, I should say. Then I still had six miles to drive, and as I was getting both tired and hungry by this time, I didn't enjoy this trip as much as I expect to later. It was 8:00 o'clock when we reached the ranch house. You girls remember John Richardson, our only boy of the Junior Class, last year. He is teaching in Dewatto and has fif­teen pupils, while I have two. Well, I suppose you want to know something about my ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER school-house. It is an old log building, two windows, the old-fashioned kind, with twelve panes in each window,— on the east and west sides, with the door in the center of the South Side. The chinks are battened on the outside with white plaster, and on the inside with shakes. The desks are the real old double ones, five of them down each side of the wall. My desk and chair are in the center of the middle aisle, back quite near the wall. In the center of the room there is a little box stove that smokes with the draft open and smokes with the draft shut. My eyes smart so at time I can hardly see. The stovepipe is a pretty, russet color, caused, I guess, by the natural elements and time, also lack of blacking. There is a large blackboard across the north end of the room. Above it is a small picture of Lincoln, about which is draped the large school flag. The flagpole fell two years ago, and has never been put up again. In the corner, by the flue, is the old traditional bench with its tin wash basin, dipper and pail, all of which, judging by their appearance, came over in the May­flower. I am writing this in school, as I have only two pupils, and they are both in the Eighth Grade, so I have quite a lot of time on my hands during their Study periods. I want all of you girls to write to me, because I'm way out here in the wilderness, with the nearest neighbor two miles off, so do write and tell me all the news. Sincerely your friend, EVELYN BRITT. We are always glad to welcome former students back to their Alma Mater, and during the Spring vacations we were spe­cially fortunate. Mrs. Margaret O'Keefe, '04, who is teaching in Tacoma, spent a few days with her niece, Miss Bessie Bowersock, at Edens Hall. Miss Rose Thibbert, '09%, who has a position in the Seattle schools, visited her sister, Miss Victoria Thibbert. Miss Abbie Johnson, '10, of Everett, spent the week with her sisters, the Misses Carol and Geneva Johnson. Miss Emma Rexroth, '10%, of Sedro-Woolley, spent the week with her many friends in the city. The Misses Mayme Le Roller, of Seattle, and Josephine Augus­tine, spent the week-end with friends. R. C. Tibbels, who attended Normal some years ago, teaches Domestic Science and Manual Training in the schools at Acme and Clipper. At the recent meeting of the Home Economics As­sociation, he gave a very interesting aecount of his work. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • « . .Hi •••• .lit •••• •••• •••• : : • • BOTM P H O N E S 5Si: •••* •••• •••• ••.. •••• •••• :::: -:: :::: Buy Your Meats at ||j; ••••••• •«•••.•. •••••••• •••«*... •••••••• ••• •.•.« •••• • • «••••. Buy Your Meats at 1 The Empire Market | ••• Where you always get the best |ii: J. H. HERMSEN, Prop •••••••• •••••••• • •• •• •• •• •• • • «• • •.• •••••••• •••••••• •••• ••». • • • • • • « • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • ' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 1400 SCHOOOL MAMS **40 PARSONS and 6742 OTHERS have purchased their traveling equipment from us in the past four years. Were you one of them ? If not, why not ? Starin Trunk Factory 1317 Dock Street \ SMABY'S CHOCOLATES AT THE NORMAL Ethel—"Where do you buy your chocolates, Harry?" Harry-"AT SMABY'S." Ethel—"Oh! but they are good!" Chocolates for quality and purity. Smaby makes them 107 EAST HOLLY STREET SMABY'S CHOCOLATES "Everything In Printing that Is Good" S. B. IRISH lt; CO. Priiptirpg :: Eipgraviipg Iiegal Blarpks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue Phone Main 282 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Surprise Store L. SCHWARTZ, Proprietor Deales in Shoes, Clotting, Spectacles, Jewelry and all kinds of Gent's Famishing Goods TWO STORES: 611 W. Holly Dock and Holly Sts Phone Main 143 1234 Elk Street Whatcom Dye Works J. J. VAUGHAN, Prop. Does the Best Work Bellingham, : : : : : Washington NOTIOI3 Spring Styles are in. Come look them over. You can save from $1.00 to $2.00 on the pair. COME ! SEEING IS BELIEVING Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors Upstairs J. E. McGinnis Red Front Bldg The ANNUAL NUMBER of Your School Magazine will contain ILLUSTRATIONS seethe... ^ Q ^ Coast Engraving Co. for the Engravings (Cuts) Prices Reasonable—Quality Guaranteed. :: Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Buy the best Oranges from your grocer, the SUNKIST ORANGES Premiums given for the Wrappers BELLINGHAM FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. Inc. Successors to BELLINGHAM COMMISSION CO. 1221, 1223 Railroad Avenue - - Bellingham, Washington Another big pipe of Olives direct from Spain Anything and Everything in Picnic Goods and Fancy Groceries •:• •:• * Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company RIP SAW ! RIP SAW ! RIP SAW ! BANG ! ! We belong to the Auto Gang. * Are we in it ? Well I should smile. We've been in it all the while. How did you get in it ? By patronizing the UNION AUTO CO. Phone M 145 : : : : : : 1105-1107 Elk St F. Stanley Piper Thos. H. Carder PIPER SL CARDER A R C H I T E C T S Phones A 435—M 429 .. 451-2 First National Bank Bldg., Bellingham Spring Seeds and Plants at BARKERS' 131 West Holly Street Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W V W W W W V - ^ ^ v ^ - ^ - ! HURRAH FOR SUMMER!! NOW is the time, GET IN THE SWIM and fix up your old camera or get a new one and learn to use it before that camping trip or mountain climb. W p Sell Cameras : : : : : : : : VV ^ Teach You How : : : : : : : Develop Your Films Free : : : Take Pride in Good Finishing. T R Y U S O P E N A L L N I O HT BBLLINGHAM PHARMACY Main 167 : 122 E. Holly : : A 167 W W W W W V W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W V W W W { See us for r?GCJs, Laee GCirlairjs, Porliers or anything in j?AFQe3 or? Fur?]viTur?e We buy, sell or exchange new or second-hand Th)e J e r ^ i ^ s - g o y s Go. Elk and Chestnut .' 10th and Harris Main 758 Home B 158 Buy your Meats from the PALACE MEAT MARKET Successors to Tierney Bros. This is the place you get what you want, when you want it 1310 Commercial Street ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS • • • W. H* Towiper Priiptipg Go. • • gt; • 1216 Bay Street Phone A 571 : : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty We Can Please You if Anyone Can : : TRY US Excelsior Dye Works We Glear; ar gt;d D y e Pldrrjes Phone M 733 : : : : : : 1140 Elk Street VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WM. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BBLLINGHAM. WASHINGTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS $260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY Yorl^ Additioi) JVIar^et A. P. Erickson, Proprietor CHOICE MEATS Our Specialty Phones: Sunset Main 195—Home A 920 : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ^ BELLING H AM 1 B U S I N E S S '- lt;^oi^i£ lt;*E: For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials ^ of business success, the Bel- Pylinghatn Business College has no peer either east or west. There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, success­ful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People i$i *4 BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Lecture Course °f 191Q and 1911 CHAMP CLARK, May 28 SEASON TICKET S1.76 - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Special Inducements to £et acquainted. : : In FURNITURE, RUGS, STRAW MATTING and everything in the H0USEFURN1SHING line . . Give us a call «We sell for less" Knaacfe Bros. 1320 Commercial Street Successors to F . A. Alexander .. KNAACKS have a KNACK of pleasing you Baggage Delivered to all parts of the city Cole Truck Storage Co. Storage and General Trucking Draying of all kinds. Moving Pianos and Household Goods a specialty Office 1119 Dock Street. Phone Main 15 Bellingham, Wash SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day ioai Elk Street .• .. .. B o t h p h o n e s a j? It matters not particularly what other eats you have at your "feed," if you have the Royal Dairy Ice Cream. We have all Creamery Suppiles • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M 46 A 7 4 6 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS W O L, L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery TRY OUR PIES AND CAKES The Best Pastry in Town Cream Puffs a specialty on Saturday 25c. per doz. "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending ^ v * ^v~~V s \ W e teach Pitman, the Normal ar- s~ ~y lt;£ ] # , / / * - A---~"i*iv Graham and Gregg range with us to ( y \ J f As \ ?' gt;i Shorthand, Office take a course in ^ v ^ , ^ ~/5hS\f s*^y/\s^ / gt;/?) */ 1 Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- ^"~"l"^ . ^ J ^ y / v * ^ / V i / j I keeping and Pine writing, Bookkeep- V -~*i^v/]l' Z^zZs^i^s f C lt;LS / Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ -—- gt;' S Send for Catalogue \^ ^^r Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest When buying your Wall Paper, Oils, Paints, Picture Frames and Mouldings from J A S . C U N N I N G H AM you get what you pay for 925 Elk Street . . . . . . Bellingham E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 .* A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co Wholesale and Retail SHHIiF AtfD HEAVY Hfl$DWfl$E 213-215 West Holly Street . . . Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple MONTGOMERY'S I s iloe place to b y yodr FCiel or gel yoGr TrGr^s bodied • • Trunks hauled to any part of the city for 50c. PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IK 1 8 95 (F =^ WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY i EXPRESS and DRAYING » BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. J) W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: Hain 70; Home, A 670 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Bellingham . . - - . - . Washington H. I,. MUNRO E. N. HASK9I.L MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 F gt; E O I A L. Tf?e Little Student Photos 50c. PER DOZ. Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 128^2 W. Holly St. . .. Phones: A 071—M 989 FOR THE 1911 GRADUATE Diamond Watch Necklace Watch Fob Brooch Toilet Set Manicure Set Class Pin Chatelain Purse Ring These and other pretty and durable articles Priced from $1.00 to $100.00 L. L. BBRBNS CO. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxvi] ---------- 19 11 SUMMER SESSION STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellingham, Washington Jane *2—Six Weeks—Jaly 2* Work will be offered in (a) Reviews in Common Branches (b) Advanced Academic Subjects (c) Professional Subjects (d) Practice Teaching (e) Industrial Lines, such as Drawing, Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing, etc. EXPENSES Library Fee for Summer Session $6, (one-half refunded). Board and Room in Edens Hall $4 per week. Meals alone, $2.75 per week. Rooms furnished for light house­keeping may be rented near the school for $1.25 to $1.50 per week OPPORTUNITIES (1) To Review for Examination (2) To Renew Second Grade Cer­tificates (3) To Work for Credits toward Graduation (4) To take Special work in Elect­ive Subjects Literature Free E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Good Clothes Don't Make a Well-Dressed Man There is all the difference in the world between a man with good clothes and the well-dressed man. Good clothes are as common as distinctive clothes are rare. Nor does distinctiveness nec­essarily mean high price. It is more a matter of the making. And so we urge " ^ S ^ ^ N , vour attention to our Adler-Rochester Griffin Harvard and Sophomore Clothes for Men and Young Men and among the fashionable grays, blues and tans in our stock you are sure to fmd something that will appeal # SUITS $12.50 Up Ederheimer, Stein Co. M A K E R S Xtra Good Boys' Clothes Gordon $3 Hat? FROLICH - CAMPBELL CO. Clothiers and Haberdashers for Alert and BOYS Elk and Holly Sts., Sunset Block. Two Entrances jt ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS r^. ^. *. M. ^. ^. *. ^. A A A A A A A A A A A A 4 A A 4 A A A A A A 4 A A A A A A 4 4 A M A 4 4M flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest Special Discount Given to Students The largest lines of Ladies,' Misses' and Child-i ren's Ready-to-Wear Apparel will be found at • Bellingham's Largest Dry Goods House. Prices 33 1 -3 per cent lower than elsewhere MONTAGUE McHUGH S£L 8 i5%?£5 Bellingham's Biggest Daylight Store ! • • • » • » » • • • • • • • • • • • • » » • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGESDODSON CO. Clover Block Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER Season's Approved Styles in Women's Attire all Shown in onr Garment Section This season all efforts of the past are entirely eclipsed by the showing we make in our gar­ment section. Intimate relationship with the fashion and fabric centers, has enabled us to follow the style tendencies accurately. You can depend implicitly upon the correctness of cut, style and materials incorporated in the surpassing collection of our ready - to - wear apparel. suaiaaiaMSjanMajiaMijafanaaia [aajsjsjsMsjaisjsiaisMiiBisMiija Byron Bros*' Cash Grocery Special Prices Every Day All the time for Cash : : Call and be Convinced 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A 682 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 1 H Ladies' Skirts, Waists, Suits Cloaks and Dresses Reduced 25 per cent All Men's and Yoang Men's Suits at the same reduction, and REMEMBER, you can always do better at The Fair CONWAY'S CAFETERIA Always go to Conway's. The cooking there is fine; in fact it is the proper place for boys and girls to dine . . • • • N E W L O C A T I O N - 1306 D O C K ST Office Phone M 1499; Res. M. 1735 A. A. BRUMMEIv, Prop. Bellingham Upholstery and We make a specialty Furniture Repair Shop of Upholstering, Cabinet Making, Refinishing, Carpet and Linoleum Laying, Expert China and Furniture Packing and all Furniture Repair Work All work guaranteed; prices reasonable^ J430Elk St., Cor. Champion, Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. tn. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 102 Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHEART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 300-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 222a U Street Home A 471 B 012 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. SUSSES ACCURATELY rlTTII Main 1634 Automatic: A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, "Bar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to n m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 2 5 8 ' ^A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- - Bellingham, Washington T H E : R E X A L L S T O RI We Cat Prices Not Quality If you want the best drugs at the lowest prices, get them at the Owl «THE OWL PHARMACY JB Graham Munch, Proprietors ^H PHo*ES{Mate 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, inc. DR. O. C. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MA A iN 268 Seattle Office, 614 First Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - •- - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST lipoma 334-35-36-37 Fhone Main 975 Pint National Bank Block Home A 862 Phone Main 2133 Res. Phone Main 10 FRAK W. RADLBY A T T O R N B Y - A T - L AW B E L L I N G H A M . Rooms 459-459 1-2 WASHINGTON First National Bank Building Notary Public Phone Main 704 Clerk M. W. A. 5198 C. J. BYRON R E A L E S T A T E A N D M O R T 0 A 9 B L O A NS P I R E I N S U R A N CE Room 235 Alaska Building Bellingham, Washington Farms and Timber Lands H A l ^ N PHOTOGRAPHER ' Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Maimer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxiiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS B E S U R E A N D S E E Hall's New Ground Floor Studio ONLY ONE-HALF BLOCK SOUTH FROM HOLLY ON ELK STREET, fJOT A HALF MILE The sun always shines a t our studio. No one turned away because it is too late PSe^seY FLORAL GO. It is time to plant the flower garden. We have a complete stock of bedding, plants and flower seeds Wholesale and Retail Growers 1309 ELK ST., • - BELLINGHAM, WASH. DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . • Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . • Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes in the city GR/MSTED SHOE CO. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS New line Genuine Coral and Amber Beads just received 214 EAST HOLLY, Alaska Bldg. Formerly located at 1249 Elk St. Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 - - - - Bellingham, Wash Home, B. 150 PHONES Sunset, Main 265 T^e VIENNA Dry Cleaning and Dye Works J. J. GRAHAM proprietor Ladies' and Gents' Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Neatly Repaired. Work called for and delivered. Dry Cleaning a Specialty 1200 Elk, Cor. Chestnut - Bellingham, Wash. Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE— We take this opportunity to thank you for your liberal patronage, and may you carry away lasting impressions of the beauties of Bellingham and the reliability of this store. Seniors, we bid you adieu ! 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - • Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LINOLEUM VARNISH It is easy to brighten up old linoleum and oil cloth, giving it a dur­able finish by using BERRY BROS. LINOLEUM VARNISH. Any­one can apply it with a brush. This is a finish which works very smoothly and dries over night. Keep a little Aluminum enamel in the house. It gives a lasting and beautiful clean silver finish, and is adapted to range boilers, water and steam pipes, gas stoves and ranges, radiators, iron bedsteads, etc. Dry powder, ioc per pkg; ready mixed, 25 and 50c cans; gold paint, 30c and 50c cans. THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 Elk Street, Bellingham, Wash. GBO. W T. MOCK MOCK HILL ROBX. F. Hiwc FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street Established 1889 PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Best equipped laundry in the Northwest. Our bleaching, which is perfectly harmless to your linen, is made by electricity M126 Phones: B 126 1728-1738 Ellis Street G Phones, Main 180 B180 FINE CONFECTIONERY f WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City 3 CHAS. W. PEASLEE ^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Home Phone A 092 1002 Elk Street Northwestern Granite Marble Works and all kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. Bergin, Proprietor : : : Bellingham, Wash WIL-BBR GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. J. A/. SELBY CO. Booksellers - Stationers - School Furnishers How about ORDERING Books for the Graduate in advance and provide the most appropriate gift 207 West Holly Street 11 Bellingham, Washington Save Your Time and Temper by purchasing an Electric Iron which is both convenient and inex­pensive. Call at our salesroom and see one next time your down town. Whatcom Co. R'} Lt. Co. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BisiaEjefflaaaaiaEMaiajQiMSjeiaMMaiaisMa ^GyGMaMsisiasiiaisMSMaiafSMaia^ Try Us for the Most Delicious Candies and Pure Ice Cream Srttv The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OF Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham '. IF IT IS .' Printing, Bookbinding or Stationery GET IT AT THE Union Printing Binding Stationer' Co. Largest Establishment of the kind in the Northwest 1211 Elk Street ." .' .' .' .' Bellingham, Wash Wear Good Sfyoes not only good looking, but good through and through from toe to heel, both inside and out. We guarantee our shoes to be thoroughly dependable—the best to be had for the money; the best that over thirty years of buying experience can secure. And our prices are under those you pay elsewhere. : : : : : : : G E O . F-. R A Y M O ND 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Get the Girl and THE STANDARD HOUSE FURNISH­ING CO. will furnish the house Everything to Furnish the Home Either New or Second-Hand Goods 310-312 W. Holly, Oakland Block Bellingham, Wash. 129 Holly Street West Phone Main 98 Empire Poultry and Fish Market E.J. DUBOIS Butter, Eggs, Oysters, Poultry and Fish Incubators, Brooders, Poultry and Stock Remedies BELLINGHAM, WASH. RIVES CLARK ELECTICAL THE HOME OF THE WESTINGHOUSE WIRE TYPE TUNGSTEN LAMP H. I,. Dickinson J. A. Miller Dickinson Miller Real Estate and Timber Lands, General Insurance Telephone Main 84 1225 Railroad Ave. BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xxxix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS TAKE YOUR MEALS AT THE SEATTLE DAIRY LUNGH the place where you get such dainty meals, all having that quality of home cooking • • • 317 WEST HOLLY BELLINQHAM Phones Main 794 and B 357 Arnold Shave* Co Real Estate, Loans and Insurance 1251 Eik street Bellingham, Wash. Phones Main 64—A664 1313 Elk Street Washington flarket Dealer in The Well-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all parts of the City P. M. Johnson Bellingham, Wash THIEL lt; WELTER • OOMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHERS GOODS SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS • 1312-1314 Commercial Street .. •• Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xl] ---------- ADVEBTISEMENTS Kemphaus Co. w Con,mercia'street D*y Goods, Notions, Furnishing Goods Those who have visited Bellingham's new store already have found it a place where the standard of merchandising and service is of a high order. You, too, will find it a pleasant place in which to do your shopping. It offers many advantages to the economi­cal buyer, and we invite you to enjoy it. Suppose you pay us a visit tomorrow. Buy Your School Room Pictures from SETH A ATWOOD If You Don't, "We Both Lose Money" REGGY CLOTHES FOR YOUNG HEN With all the Snap and Style Possible for College Boys JACOBS BROS. Holly St., near R. R. Ave. Seniors! For Engraved Cards or Invitations • Griggs Stationery Printing Co. • 1205 Elk Street Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xli] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Blue Front Closing out their Bay and Holly Street Store Men's and Young Hen's Snits at about H A L F P R I CE Come in and Price Our Suits The Blue Front Bay and Holly SWARTZ CONLEE The Pioneer Real Estate Office Timber Lands, Farm Lands and Acreage, Business and Residence Property LOANS AND INSURANCE Notary 305 E. Holly St. Grocery Dept., Main 237; A 237 Meat Dept, Main 858; A 373 Frank's Grocery Meat Market FLOUR, FEED, GROCERIES, GRAIN AND SHIP SUPPLIES FRESH MEAT AND FISH 1053 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. The Kent-Marvin Company MACHINISTS AND PATTERN MAKERS AUTOMOBILE, GflS ENGINE AND MILL WORK Phone B 245 1113 Railroad Avenue Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xlii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Alice—"Why do the Normal girls buy SUNK/ST ORANGES ? " Nell—"BECAUSE THEY ARE THE BEST, then besides, premiums are given for the wrappers." • • • BELLINGHAM FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. Inc. • • • 1221, 1223 Railroad Avenue - - Bellingham, Washington Established 1890 Twenty-one years in the same location surely enables us to do "Everything in Printing that is Good" s. B. /R/SH a. CO. Priiptiipg :: Ei?gravii?g Iiegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 13U Railroad Ayesne - - - Phone Main 283 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xliii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS You Picnic, Motor, sail, Fisii, Travel or Entertain SEE US about Fancu Groceries, Delicatessen Goods, flomebaked Pastry, Etc. Wilson - Nobles- Barr Company One a zipa—2 a zipa—3 a zipa zam, We're THE UNION AUTO CO. We don't give a rizer rocker- Fire cracker—zip boom bah! We're THE UNION AUTO CO. Rah! Rah! Rah! Main 758 Home B 158 Buy your Meats from the PALACE MEAT MARKET Successors to Tierney Bros. This is the place you get what you want, when you want it 1310 Commercial Street ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS • • • T=R.I3STTIlSrGr CO. • • • 1216 Bay Street Phone A 571 : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xliv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BEAUTIFUL WASHINGTON It has been well said that Puget Sound rivals the world's grandest scenery BE WISE Buy a camera and double the enjoyment out of you pleasant surroundings ALL KINDS AND SIZES $1.00 to $25.00 BBLLINGHAM PHARMACY 122 E. Holly St. Opposite Bell Theatre Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty We Can Please You if Anyone Can : TRY US Excelsior Dye Works We Glear; ar;d Dye PlGrrjes Phone M 733 : : : 1140 Elk Street VICTOR A. ROBDXR, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHT, Cashier WH. O. BROWK, Vice-Prest. H. P. JVKBS, Ant. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BILLINOHAM. UASHINOTON OAflTAL STOCK AND SURPLUS #200,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent serviec the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xlv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS X X X OREOS SHORTHAND WINS THE PIPTH INTERNATIONAL X J5 SHORTHAND SPEED CONTEST X j Bellinghatn Business College S X SC x It is the only private Commercial School in the x x Northwest that makes a specialty of teaching Gregg * x Shorthand exclusively. £ xX ARE YOU MERE LY HOF IN© ? Xx X for, or are you carefully planning a successful career for yourself x X through life? What does the future promise ? What position are X g yon prepared to fill TODAY ? |j J THE BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE offers special * X advantages to Normal graduates preparing for commercial life or the x X Civil Service examinations. X X Practical, thorough, well balanced and up-to-date courses of jj X study, sound and result-getting methods, just treatment to all, in- x X dividual instruction—these and many other reasons, stamp this X X school the favorite of those whose experience enables them to judge. £ X X * BELLINGHAM B U S I N E S S C O L L E G E X X * . 1318 1-2 Bay St. Tel. M. 1564; A 465 X X o. w. LONG, Pres. s. o . OOULSON, V. Pres. x X X "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx • gt; •:• The Normal Lecture Course of next year will consist of five numbers : The Hubbard-Bergen Musical Co. Whitney Bros. Quartet Adrian M. Newens Senator Thos. P. Gore Francis J. Heney • • • g :-: ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xlvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Special IadttCCmeatS to get acquainted. : : In FURNITURE, RUGS, STRAW MATTING and everything in the H0USEFURN1SHING line . . Give us a call "We sell for less" Knaack Bros. 1320 Commercial Street Successors to F. A. Alexander .. KNAACKS have a KNACK of pleasing you .. GET IT AT THE l^ed Gross Pharmacy WE SAVE YOU MONEY • 214 West Holly St. Bellingham Sweet Grocery Co. Reliable Dealer in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Homemade Pies, Cookies and Doughnuts 1021 Elk Street Both Phones 217 It matters not particularly what other eats you have at your "feed," if you have the Royal Dairy Ice Cream. We have all Creamery Supplies : • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M 46 A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xlvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co Wholesale and Retail SHEIip • AHD HEAVY HARDWARE 213-215 West Holly Street . . . Bellinghaui, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postofflce Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple Phones : M 2221-A 552 Wliit© Market Dealers in FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS AND LARD FRESH AND SALT FISH, OYSTERS AND CLAMS Pine line of Best BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS Good Service Prompt Delivery 208 East Holly St. Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xlviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Rooms ii-rr Red Front Building Phone Main 639 O S C A R J S r O K Z D Q U I ST T a i l o r for lXle;n a n d "Worxie;*! BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Graduating Flowers '''ffiS.SSr st- B A R K E RS Columbia Bakery TRY OUR PIES AND CAKES The Best Pastry in Town Cream Puffs a specialty on Saturday 25c. per doz. "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 °- w - RIDKER Phone Main 143 1234 Elk Street Whatcom Dye Works J. J. VAUGHAN, Prop. Does the Best Work Bdlingham, : : = : • : Washington SETH. W. LA MONT Phone Byron Bros..Grocery for LAMONT WHEN YOU NEED A CLEANER MAN 1311 Elk Street, Phones Main 82, A 683 Bellingham, Wash, ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [xlix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STHR CREHMERY ICE CREH7VI EHT IT NOW I Phones A 910 M 260 ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [l] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Lake Whatcom See us for your Excursions and Picnics We have two of the finest picnic grounds in the State: HarY^ona Park = = = = = = = = = arpd ======================= $EYEILiLtE ISIiflfiD Arrangements can be made with us for excur­sions at any time of the day or night. The Fast and Elegant PASSENGER BOAT R A M O N A makes trips daily to all points on Lake What­com. Leaves Silver Beach Dock, White City, week days at 9:00 a. m. and 2:30 p. m.; Sun­days 8 a. m., 11 a. m. and 3:00 p. m. Lake Whateom is the most beautiful lake in the world, and Reveille Island is the Beauty Spot of them all. THE GENEVA on the Geneva-Ramona Park run, every hour from White City Dock. Round trip fares to head of lake, 40c; Reveille Island 25c; Ramona Park 15c. See or phone us for special trips or picnics. We are the people to handle your picnics or excursions. _____ LAKE WHATCOM NAVIGATION CO. Phone M 2712 .• GEO. A. JENKINS, Manager ---------- Messenger - 1911 May - Page [li] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store Commencement Gowns and Costumes for the Happy Vacation This is the store that stud­ents like. The styles here have that impulse and go— that touch of life that dis­tinguishes the student life. Besides our prices—especially now that there is a sale on— are so low that they make an almost indefinite extension of the clothes allowance possible. Sale The Sale is on, everything in the store for a few days, Suits, C o s t u m e s , Dresses, Waists, Gowns—everything— and the reductions are from 20 per cent, to a full half. Holly Street near Elk J. B. WAHL Alaska Bldg.PPPPP </mods>
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Show more1911_0401 ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Cover ---------- April, 1911 • • / • / Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE HABITS YOU FORM before you art twenty-live are goin_ gt;( to l gt;e * perma­nent part of your whole life. . . . . The man or woman who forms the saving habit be­fore twenty is going to have a comparatively easy life: Because:—the saving habit teaches adjustment to ex­isting conditions and that always results in economy and contentment. . . . . . . . The Savings Bank Habit costs nothing—on the other hand it means a profit of all you save with 4 per cent added for good measure. . . . . . Y O U S T A R T W I T H Sl.OO First National Bank Capital and Surplus - - $300,000.00 SI • EIM Bellingham's Prescription Expert Headquarters for Kodaks We Develop and Print Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings M FREE D E L I V E R Y | 1 Engberg's Pharmacy | I Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. Phones M224-A 224 | aaiei ajiiGMiyiDMSJi^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS •••••»»»• lt; gt; lt;» • » • » » • » • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • » • • » » • » • • • • • • • • • flontague McHugh Bellingham's Largest Dry Goods House We carry the only complete line of Ladies', Misses' and Children's I Ready-to-Wear Apparel in the Northwest Prices 33J to 50 per cent lower than all other stores MONTAGUE McHUGH ^ft S^S l •••••»••»»•»•••»•••»»•••••»•••••••••»••»••••••' MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGE=DODSON CO. Clover Block : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The style display for misses and young women is quite as complete, in its delightful diversity, as the exhibition for women, and includes everything from the simple wash dress to the pretty party dress, tailored suit or coat, with a really wonderful price range in each group . Special showing of SMART HATS for Misses and Young Women in styles appropriate to youthful faces SI^SMIIEIJGMSISI^ E[@jaj3jeM2igi@ia2iaoa0i3isjai5i3n Byron Bros*9 Cash Grocery Special Prices Every Day All the time for Cash : : Call and be Convinced 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A. 682 UfSEEeaEJfBI^iMTOiMieiSI^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS One of the "Niftiest" lines of Hats in the city may be found at ]Vlfs. Stone's plliperg Store They possess that artistic ef­fect which may not be found elsewhere for such reason­able prices. . • . " . • . 302^ West Holly Street . . . Bellingham, Washington Phones Main 64—A 664 1313 Elk Streefc Washington Market Dealer in The Weil-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johnson Bellingham, Wash x x If * £ — All Normal Girls are especially invited to call and see * ft the splendid line of dainty ready-to-wear goods now X X being shown |j * . . X £ No such an extensive line nor such great values g xx have ever been shown here ** X X g in fact at this time we have three times the amount of 15 *S Suits, Dresses, Waists, etc. that we have ever shown. X X Prices are such that you will feel like buying even though x j j your needs may be not so urgent 2 s * g Come look them over. You are welcome whether £ v you wish to buy or not x S * x x * X X X * YOU GAN ALWAYS DO BETTER AT X I THE FAIR ! XxsX K**XXX*X**XX###XX****XXXXXXXKXX*XX£«KXXXXX*XXXXX*x ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Mam 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10a Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. aaia TT Street Home A 471 B osa CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. 6LASSES ACCURATELY FITTII Main 1634 Automatic: A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Bar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, - - - - - - • WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- — Bellingham, Washington R E X A L . L . S T OI Bright Days ate Kodak Days. Now is the time to get ready to make pictures. We can supply your every want «THE OWL PHARMACY *»'»*•*»™«ffi C U T P R I C E D R U G S J| j.HoNEs{Main 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Hollj ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, he. DR. O. O. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk a n d Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAfN 2 68 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST _ „ . Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Mam 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 i^e^seY FLORAL ©O. I t is time t o p l a n t the flower garden. We have a a completestock of bedding, p l a n t s and flower seeds Wholesale and Retail Growers 1309 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. HANN PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For the newest and most up-to-date ideas in PHOTOS so HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building, Corner Elk and Chestnut Streets SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES When in need of those dainties for that picnic trip or "feed" See iA£. K. H H LL Who makes a specialty of supplies for such affairs Commercial Street Bellingham, Wash DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . • Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . * Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes in the city GRIMSTED SHOE CO. Clover Block ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Open for business in our NEW LOCATION 214 EAST HOLLY, Alaska Bldg. Formerly located at 1249 Elk St. Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash For your EASTER PARTIES and DINNERS, be sure to order your ICE CREAM from the THE STAR CREAMERY Our Ice Cream has that quality which cannot be found elsewhere WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— J ) a i r ) t y F o o i W e a r for a l l Mrjeiior^s p i ( J r ) - g r a d e J i o s i e ry 3 i r r ) o r ; d s , Qlo'Oes . . . . 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIO RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. H I M , MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: ™ * ? 6 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 f FINE CONFECTIONERY j) Phones, Main 180 B180 SUN DRUG CD. WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City CHAS. W. PEASLEE Jf ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Order your Groceries from P. C. Williams' Grocery The only auto delivery in the city Be progressive and patronize the house which strives to be up to date Elk Street WIL-BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Home Phone A 166 Pacific Phone Main 2883 MULLIN ALSOP Real Estate and Insurance BROKERS Resident Agents NORWICH UNION Rooms 220, 221 FIRE INS. SOCIETY and - Exchange Building MECHANICS TRADERS INS. CO. Bellinghem, Washington Better than the Teacher for "keeping yoa In hot water" This little one-quart Electric Tea Kettle is the "niftiest" thing you ever heard of. Drop in at our salesroom and see one next time you're down town. : : : Whatcom County Ry. Light Co. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WSaS^SSIM ^M^^SM^ M^^^M^^M^^^^^^W^M^^^^^^M^M^ Call at the Cave for anything in the line of Easter Candies They will be sure to aatv. please yjgjjgfiDJSJSiafi^Ii^^ The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OF Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham See the 3 £ ^ lt;o TJ L L for Lai)ch gt;es . • gt; • gt; •!« We serve the daintiest as well as the most delicious lunches at reasonable prices : : : : : : • • • FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE FAVORITE NORMAL LUNCH ROOM Holly St Yo6r Gaster Sfyoes •• Must be the latest style—the kind that dress your feet neatly and give them a dainty appearance. Our spring styles in patents, suedes, velvets, tans and gun metals in the nobby, jaunty lasts and at prices a little less than you pay elsewhere, are just what your feet need E © . F" . R A Y M O ND 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors $ 2 . 5 0 Shoe House Save $1 to $ 2 on Spring Shoes ALL SIZES $2.50 ALL STYLES $2.50 Upstairs - - - Red Front Bldg If it is Printing, Bookbinding or Stationery GET IT AT Union Printing, Binding !**«* establish. lt;- ' ; ° ruent of the kind Stationery Co. . . . ^j^^ I2ii Elk Street : : : Bellingham RIVES CLARK ELECTRICAL The home of the Westinghouse Wire Type Tungston Lamp Notary Public Established 1889 ALLEN CAMPBELL Insurance, Real Estate, Loans Dealer in City and Farm Property Phone Main 366—A 251 13" Dock Street, Bellingham R. N. RALMERTON 1308—12th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, BTo. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store Everything now is Spring Spring Flowers Spring Styles and Our Spring Opening This, young women, is the store for you. This is where you should trade. There are more reasons jthan one, why you will find it to your advantage to do your shopping here. To begin with, there is no other place where you will be at all satisfied with what you are shown. Our styles have that indefinable something about them which appeals to positive tastes. This alone—the fact that you can get real satisfaction here would be enough to decide the matter upon, so when you add to this the fact that our prices are about twenty-five per cent lower than any others, you have everything in favor of this store SKff-1 J. B. WAHL Alaska Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPKR OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B.Irish Co., Printingaj||§|||^Ji3ii Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Literary LORAINE SHERWOOD Class Editors- Senior GERTRUDE MCDONALD Junior - - FLORENCE ORNE Freshman - MOSIE ODLE Exchange Athletics - Art Editor J. G. DAVIS LEW GREENE FLORENCE PLUMB Alumni - VIOLET JOHNSON Organizations— Alkisiah - JESSIE JEANS Philomathean - ANNA CONMEY Boys Debating Club - J. G. DAVIS Students' Ass'n, MINNIE BURROUGHS Y. W. C. A. - - - HELEN FINCH Choral Club - FLORENCE CHARROIN Calendar - - - MARGARET STARK - - MARIE RYAN - - FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY RIORDON Jokes{ Managers •! TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. April, 1911 No. 7 ^§^t This last month has been an especially pleasant and profit­able time for the Normal Students. Everyone started out enthu­siastically on Second Semester work, and have continueed their interest through the first quarter. Perhaps a part of the explan­ation lies in the fact that we have had so much to enjoy the last few weeks. Mrs. Engberg inspired us with her music, the Art Exhibit with its fine pictures, the Boys' Debating Club enter­tained the Clubs of the School, thus giving us a chance to see how well they are managing their Club work. The Girls' Choral Club presented a cantata worthy of any School and invited us to at­tend. And we have been shown some good ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER We are promised Ben Lindsay, Champ Clark and other good things the following two months. Since this is so, surely we can finish the Semester as well as it was started. • Preparations are being made for the Senior Annual. Noth­ing definite has been stated concerning the appointment of the Staff except that the Editor and Assistant Editor and the Senior Staff members of the Messenger will be retained. Every Society, Class, Club, and other organizations of this School should vie with each other in making their part of the Senior Annual the best. • How we all admire enthusiast's—the only people that can really accomplish things. The other day I ran across this passage in the Y. W. C. A. calendar. Read it: "Blessed are the men and women of fine enthusiasm! A materialistic age cannot wither them nor the world's custom of slamming doors in their faces rob them of their infinite courage. They are as a fresh breeze on a Summer day, and while sometimes they blow a little too hard, they keep us thereby from stagnation and pessimism and inertia the while we are holding on our hats and wondering how long it will last." • The Seniors have commenced work on the Pageant. This promises to be a very spectacular event worthy of the School's in­terest and patronage. As nothing like this has ever been given in the city, a large number of spectators are expected. The Class of 1911 are to be congratulated because they have adopted a new means of entertainment and raising money. • • • COMPLACENCY. I am not hard at all to please, My wants are simple as can be. I ask of others only that They shall not interfere with me. I limit on one's words or acts, I care not what folks do or say, Or even how selfish they may be, If I can only have my way. I hate the grasping egotists, "Who disregard all other's claims To anything and only strive To gratify their selfish aims. I ask for nothing but my rights, From hour to hour, from day to day, And I am always quite content If I can only have my way. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 8 To the uninitiated a "baptizin' on Big Sandy means nothing and the following record of one of these gatherings may seem but a flight of the imagination. The Big Sandy is formed at Louisa, Ky., by the union of its two branches, called Tug Fork and Levisa Fork. The Levisa Fork forms a large part of the eastern boundary of Kentucky. It is near the headwaters of this fork, in the most mountainous part of the State, that the incident I shall relate, occurred. , the county seat of , county is situated on the river, and just across from the town is a small cabin, formerly used as a "meetin' house" by the negroes for miles around. Night after night a revival had been held until it was almost im­possible to get the blacks to perform their daily duties. Colored people, as is well known, are past masters in the art of shouting, while under the influence of religion. The townspeople could not sleep for the din and gathered nightly on the river bank to listen and wonder. Benches were overturned, windows knocked out, chairs smashed, clothes torn off and lamps upset. It is as much as a white man's life is worth to venture in one of these meetings. The blacks think the whites have come out of curiosity, as indeed they have, and while under the influence of "the Spirit," the negroes often inflict severe bodily injury on their visitors. After a month of shouting, singing and yelling, all the avail­able material had '' got religion," as it is termed, and it was neces­sary to have the dusky converts baptized. While nominally Methodist, no negro in this section of country is considered bap­tized until immersed in running water, the current of which is popularly supposed to carry away their sins on its tide. A Sunday afternoon was selected, the word passed around and an old white mountaineer preacher asked to preside. The unfortunate man thought he was to preach and wore his best suit—in fact, his only one, save the "butternut" outfit of his daily life. Imagine his dismay when told that he was to baptize 9. dozen converts. It ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER would have been a fatal mistake to have refused, so poor old "Un­cle Jesse," as he was called, stood by his colors. The spot was four and a half miles from town and had been chosen to prevent the attendance of curiosity seekers. The plan failed; for more than four hundred people thronged the banks of the stream. Every available vehicle in the little mountain town had been hired and for hours the road lay buried in a cloud of dust. People came on horseback, on muleback and on foot. A prettier location could not have been found. Huge, white-' armed sycamores lined the deep pool of the beautiful stream and cast fanciful shadows on its clear waters. The rays of sunlight drifted through the thick foliage, as the branches were swayed to and fro by the light wind, and danced like fiery stars on the bosom of the river. The green banks rose steep on either side, forming good vantage ground for the sight-seers. It was this primitive Garden of Eden that the ignorant negroes, with their instinctive sense of the beautiful and a sort of innate poetry of nature, had chosen for their dedication to God's "Work. The little knot of worshipers gathered near the river under a giant sycamore, the branching roots of which had been washed into view by the freshet of the Spring before, and opened their meeting. After a short song service and Bible reading the patriarchal preacher waded into the stream and stood waiting. The negroes, knowing that the whites were expecting a great lark, kept very quiet. One after another was immersed with only an occasional pig-like grunt until there was but one left, the cook of the town hotel. '' She never fails to shout,'' whispered one of the spectators. As she waded out to the preacher a change came over her. Her features became tense and her muscles rigid. Just as she was about to be borne under the water her hands and feet flew up like piston rods; and with a shout of "Glory," both she and the preacher disappeared from view. The old man pluckily regained his feet, but with an ear-splitting "Hallelujah!" his charge again engulfed him in the stream. The two struggling forms bobbed up and down with an inde­scribable swish-swash of the water, while waves splashed high in the air. The convert was uncontrollable, as was most of the audi­ence, many of whom were wildly shouting, while others were rolling on the ground in an ecstacy of enjoyment. The small boys on the bank danced and yelled like Commanche Indians and even threw stones at the two struggling in the water. Others leaned against the snake-fence, helpless with laughter. The blacks all this time had tried to sing their songs, but the .uproar was so ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER b great that the hymn ended with cne long, quavering note. The old man was trying to bring his fractious charge out of the stream; but his already feeble strength was rapidly failing. It was soon seen that both would drown unless help came, so one colored beau braved the water in his finery, bringing both to shore. The woman was laid under a tree, where she remained for an hour in a semi-cataleptic state, while the exhausted minis­ter, after a short rest, dripping, wended his weary way home to his mountain cabin, leaving a trail of water behind him to mark his path. A more disgusted lot of negroes would have been hard to find. One outraged brother said: " I jes' knowed old Suse 'd brake up de meetin'. Dat's wy we lef huh tel' de las'. I don' cyah how many time she gits 'ligion hyaftah, she shaint neber be baptized no mo'." R. A. G. • • • "Twenty Years in Hull House," by Jane Adams, was an in­spiration because it tells of accomplishment without the thought of self gain. So few of us achieve but bread, butter and a piece of headwear that it is interesting to learn how Jane Adams has be­come economist, writer, city scavenger, "the foremost citizen," arbitrator in Peace Congresses and alley fights, philosopher and philanthropist, in less than a quarter of a century. Many who have given this time to writing alone do not occupy the place in literature that is held by the author of "Newer Ideals of Peace," "The Spirit of Youth in the City Streets," and "Dem­ocracy and Social Ethics." No professor of economy has ad­vanced better or saner ideas for the betterment of social condi­tions. On missions of peace Jane Adams has been a fitting rep­resentative. The Hull House has been the forerunner of nearly three hundred similar extension movements and the interest iu the history of the work is shown by the sale of the book which is now one of the best sellers among non-fiction literature. After leaving college she says, " I t took eight years to formu­late my convictions, much less to reduce them to a plan for ac­tion." During this time Miss Adams sought life as human beings do, but she was able to look for it in the capitals of the world, in universities, galleries, on mountain tops and valleys, only to re­turn to Chicago to take up residence in the center of a densely congested district, midway between the shopyards and the pack­ing establishments. Here, surrounded by poverty and filth, among foreigners of the lowest European nations, whose American standards have been set by ward bosses, she chose her work,—doing for the poor. What could a group of men and women do in such an environ.- ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER ment? This number of The Messenger could not contain a cata­logue of the work now carried on, but at first the most pressing needs of the neighborhood were attended to. Babies were cared for while the mothers were employed in factories, kinder-gardens were opened, sub-postoffices and postals were established, the young people were encouraged to form social groups, profit­able amusements were furnished, debating clubs were formed, employment offices were opened, different nationalities were en­couraged to preserve their customs, and music, university exten­sion work was organized, the sick cared for, the dead buried. She did whatever her hand found to do. Despairing of se­curing the collection of the garbage in the nineteenth ward she was appointed garbage inspector. The loss of this "plum" made a great stir among the politicians. But faithfully "she arose at six in the morning and followed the wagons as they unceasingly dropped their contents in the incinerator;" but success came in the form of a reduced death rate in the ward; though the neigh­bors continued to say, " I t is no job for a lady." Since her location in the nineteenth ward has her influence been felt in local and State legislation. When the bill restricting child labor was agitated, her neighbors bitterly opposed it, for children of three were often wage earners, and the mothers of these small earners deluged her with cards accusing her of wrong and injustice. Her loyal neighbors now became her bitter ene­mies. She patiently began a course of education which bore and will still bear fruit. Success came; but not without the cost. Mistakes were made, traps were laid for her into which she walked as innocently as a child. She has been accused of being an anarchist and belonging to the "moneyed interests," of being too orthodox and unortho­dox; has been accused of living with the poor and "lunching" with the rich; of cleaning streets when a woman's work should be limited to cleaning houses; the press have used her to make copy putting their own motives to her actions. Probably no woman and few men have had more varied lines of work than this frail woman, who has been called "the fore­most citizen of America.'' Her beautiful face is that of a modern Fate which seems to say: Serene I fold my hands and wait Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea, I rave no more 'gainst time or fate For, lo! my own shall come to me. What matter if I stand alone? I wait with joy the coming years; My heart shall reap where it has sown— And gather up its fruit of tears." C. M, ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY. It was June, the noonday sun shone down upon the Wyoming sand hills. No cloud appeared upon the pale blue of the sky; but only the sun shone down, turning to gold the white sand of the hills and the muddy waters of the Head Platte. This was befor-.; the babel of civilization had desecrated the silent prairies and frightened the antelope and bison from their haunts among the hills. But plans were being made for that great mass of civiliza­tion, which was soon to surge westward. Preparations were go­ing on to receive the first great steam monster, which was t; gt; cleave the silent plains with its shrill whistle, frightening the coy­ote from its den and causing much indignation in the prairie-dog towns. This first great steam monster was to join the hands of the Atlantic and Pacific, for here was being made the grade, and here laid the ties of the Union Pacific Railway. At this time there were some two hundred or more in the Un­ion Pacific camp, but even this number of white men might not be able to withstand the frequent attacks of the treacherous Sioux. Horses, food and ammunition were none too plentiful and it was a long drive of twelve hundred miles across country to get supplies from Omaha, with no railways, few stopping places, and always Indians, or a worse and more dangerous trail of five hundred miles westward to Salt Lake City. But on this June day when the call sounded for dinner, the danger of the Indians and all their privations were forgotten iu the merry raillery that went forth as the men laid aside their picks and shovels, turned their horses into the unstable rope cor­ral, and stalked in to partake of bacon, beans, salt-rising bread with dried apple sauce and black coffee. For the day was one of those June days of the Middle West, which makes one glad to live,—glad to listen to the-call of the meadowlark, the chirp of the blackbird, and the mournful coo of the turtle-dove. As the men strolled towards camp a coyote appeared on a little knoll not far distant and eyed the laughing crowd with an air of nonchalance. When one big fellow shook his fist at it and quickened his pace to get his gun, the offending animal coolly turned, as if disgusted, and trotted into the sage-brush; while closer at hand a prairie-dog sat upon its haunches and looked the crowd over inquisitively, then with a "Yip! Yip" fairly upset himself into his burrow. "Say, Shorty; what did you do with that coyote you ran down last night?" said one man, jestingly, to a tall, good-look­ing chap, beside him. , ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "Dumped him into the quicksand and that's where you'll sink some of these days if you don't move," was Shorty's drawled reply. "Ugh!" said another of the crowd, noticeable for his brown, curly hair, "The quicksands of the Platte tell no tales and they never give up their dead," he remarked, more to himself than to the others. Dipping water from the muddy Platte in tin basins, the men washed and wiped on the grain sack towels, and then seated themselves at the tables improvised from wagon side boards and cracker-boxes, and now spread with tin plates and the digestible bill-of-fare. "Hey, Curly," shouted the lengthy lad known as "Shorty," "get a move on and come to grub. Quit dressing those silken locks. Some red will wear that shock away on his belt some of these fine days, and you'll have to do without it." ''Yes,'' said one man called ''Little Joe," "anyone 'ud think 'twas him had a gal in camp stead of you! You better leave my gal alone, hadn't he, Katie?" As the laugh went up the girl standing close beside her father turned away, while a red spot burned in either cheek. "Shorty," said Curly, slapping his companions good-humor-edly on the back, as he seated himself. "If one of them reds gits this top-knot of mine, you dump him into the quicksands, like you did that coyote." "Aw! Don't give the coyote bad company!" yelped out an­other, also noted for his height, and whom some one had dubbed "Long John from Puddin' River," for wherever you find the frontiersman you find his suggestive nicknames and these hardy men were no exception to the rule. The meal was progressing in the usual jovial manner. Much merriment at one table in particular centered around Curly and Shorty. "Say, Curly!" said Long John, "Tho't you and Shorty were goin' to be old maids and live in single blessedness together. "For they all knew the friendship which existed between Shorty and Curly and liked to tease them both about the feeling, which every one guessed that Katie and Shorty had for each other. But be­fore Curly could make a reply to Long John's sally, a shout arose from one of the farther tables, and the electrified cry was "In­dians! Indians!" There was a mad rush from the table and a, scramble for firearms, which had been laid aside. But the ropes of the corral had been cut and the crowd 01 Indians, their lithe bodies swaying forward over the heads of their mottled ponies, sent forth their war-whoop, not to frighten the ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 men but the horses; for it is the horses they are bent upon having. The two hundred head of corraled horses raised their heads and broke away, with frightened snorts. One big handsome black, standing tied to a wagon wheel, raised his head and, seeing the other horses stampeding, jerked at his halter rope, succeeding in breaking away, following the herd at a gallop. This big black was the pride and favorite of Curly, and when he saw him being driven off he bounded forward, shouting: "There goes Prince! I won't let those reds have him!" "Curly! Come back!" shouted Shorty, in warning. "Come back! They '11 shoot you!" "Come back, Jimmy!" called Katie. "Come back!" echoed from over a score of voice; and, as "Long John" mounted a stray pony to go with him, another call went after the men, now mounted and riding after the Indians: '' Come back! both of you!'' But hardly had this last call of warning gone forth from the frightened onlookers when two of the painted savages swung their bridleless, saddleless ponies about and their rifles spoke. The ponies mounted by "Long John" and "Curly" rushed away riderless, and two silent forms lay in the sand. An angry cry rose from the men in camp and, as pandemo­nium reigned there, the two Indians coolly rode back to the men they had slain, and dismounted. The sure and wicked scalping-knife, in the practiced hands of the Sioux, quickly did its work, and the shock of red hair from "Long John's" head hung at the belt of one, and the brown, curly locks of "Curly" at the other's. "Black Snake!" hissed "Little Joe," in agonized grief. Black Snake it was, the terror of the plains, and on whose belt hung the scalps of many an unfortunate white man. "Brother! Oh, Brother!" called Katie, as she saw the last two Indians gallop away. But "Shorty" simply stood and stared; grief, disbelief and consternation at the death of his friend mingled with hatred for his slayers written on his face. They laid "Long John" and "Curly" side by side on the free and open plains. Few words were spoken, but that night no songs nor jokes went forth. Their grief was dumb and inexpres­sible. Only once was "Little Joe" heard to murmur, "My son! my son!" As the sun sank below the horizon, flooding the land for miles around with scarlet splendor and then faded into the gray of night, the long, wailing howl of a coyote ascended heavenward, answered only by the mournful coo of the turtle dove. # # # # # # ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 10 ---------- 10 TBE MESSENGER Three months passed. A few horses had been secured and camp was being moved from the muddy waters of the Platte. Word had gone forth that Black Snake and his followers were again in the country and Union Pacific employe's guarded their horses and supplies nervously, and on this bright September morning they were to move forward. "Shorty," on hearing of Black Snake, had ridden off two days before, and the men in camp forebodingly waited his return; while Katie, every hour, strained her eyes along the horizon, fear oftentimes riding down her hope for the man who was to be more than brother to her. But this morning, when the gang was most ready for the drive across country, "Shorty" rode into camp, tired and muddy, with a look of triumphant grief upon his good-natured face; but he brought with him three horses instead of one. One was big Black Prince, which Black Snake had taken possession of, the other was the curiously mottled pony ridden by the red who had carried away the shock of red hair on his belt. No questions were asked, but a look of understanding flashed from eye to eye. A little later on, as the long line of wagons wended their way across the sandy plain, "Shorty" and Katie stood hand in hand beside the graves in the open. "Curly," said "Shorty," and his voice was husky. "I did what you told me to. The quick sands of the Platte tell no tales and they never give up their dead. Yes, 'Long John,' " and his voice broke in a sob, " I gave that coyote some bad company." Then turning away they followed the slowly moving wagons; looking back only once for a last farewell upon the lonely mounds under the open sky. VIOLET E. PAYNE. • • • JUDGE BEN LINDSAY. Without question, the most unique figure in American politi­cal life of the present day is Judge Ben Lindsay, reformer, writer and philanthropist. Through his efforts in behalf of the bad boy and his sympathetic understanding of child nature, he has earned for himself the unstinted praise and appreciation of the thinking world of men and women. Judge Lindsay was born in Jackson, Tennessee, November 25, 1869. His early life was spent on the farm. At the age of eleven, with his family, he moved to Denver, Colo., returning for a year or two to his grandfather's farm, only to be recalled to Denver by the failing health and illness of his father. His educa­tion was received principally at Notre Dame, supplemented by a few years at a Baptist school. At the age of 18 the death of ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 Lindsay's father occurred, leaving him the support of his mother and three other children. Securing work, first as an errand boy, later as an office boy and, meanwhile, studying law at every op­portunity, he gradually worked himself up, was admitted to the bar, formed a partnership with a loyal and trusted friend and be­gan active practice of law. It was while he was engaged in the practice of his profession that Lindsay first came in actual eon-tact with the appalling conditions surrounding the handling ot youthful criminals, and his broad sympathies sought to solve, in some manner, the difficult problem of the '' bad boy.'' The result of his activities was the Juvenile Court at Denver. His work in the Juvenile Court brought him in direct touch with the political machinery of the State. He found that crimi­nals were the product of conditions rather than intentions, and that reform must come through the reform of existing political machinery; through the recovering of the franchise from the hands of corporations directly controlling political life of the people. The results of his investigations and attacks upon the dragon-like beast pervading and permeating every phase of American life—social, economic and political,—he has written in a simple but graphic series of articles combined as a whole un­der the title, '' The Beast and the Jungle.'' Judge Lindsay is the product of modern social conditions de­manding men of broad sympathy, comprehensive views, incorrupt­ible integrity, and fearless adherence to ideals. He is the living proof that in the midst of social conditions almost approaching stagnation, there are still men who, having the courage of their convictions, are able to stand single-hand, if necessary, in their allegiance to right until the world, as it inevitably must, arises to their support and recognizes their true worth. EVA JURGENSOHN. • • • March 2.—Mrs. Thatcher talks on Music. Incidentally gives a dialogue with Miss Gray—Yes, the young men's voices do "carry" well. March 3.—Miss Montgomery talks on Scotland, with songs by Mrs. Thatcher. We are all deeply affected by the latest hit from Broadway. March 4.—First Kline Cup game—Juniors vs. Seniors. Boys' game follows, in which Mr. Hanks is a shining light. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER March 5.—The young men depart from Assembly for a special session. March 9.—Alkasiah program and chafing dish spread. March 10.—We are entertained in Assembly by Recital given by Mrs. Whipple, soprano, and Mr. Williams, violinist. The repeated applause showed our appreciation.—The Senior Girls at Edens Hall entertain the Senior Class.—A duet by Mr. Deerwester and Miss Gray is a feature of the eve­ning. March 11.—Second Kline Cup game, Juniors vs. Second Years.— In mighty procession they march through the gym. The Orange and Black—Hip, Hooray! For the Juniors, poor "La La's," is certainly is An extremely fatal cold day. March 13.—Senior Class meeting—The Pageant wins!—Mr. Sher­wood suggests that the Senior Class "fold their tents, like the Arab, and as quietly steal away." March 14.—Twentieth Century Club banquet at Edens Hall.— The "unusual lot of waitresses" distinguished them­selves.— Oh, you cheese balls! March 15.—The Art Exhibit is on! Art talks at Assembly.—Tea served in afternoon by P. L. F. Club ladies.—Program in evening by Monday Music Club. March 16.—More Art!—The Aftermath Ladies serve afternooa tea.—Students' Recital in evening.—Young Men's De­bating Club holds protracted meeting.—Pipes win!—The Choral Club groups itself artistically on the front steps and is "shot" for a picture.—Y. W. C. A. holds annual election of officers. March 17.—Green everywhere in evidence.—Juniors look per­fectly natural, and are in keeping with the prevailing color scheme.—Some hear Henry George, Jr., lecture; Others stay home and make fudge. March 18.—Still more Art!—Students' program in the evening.— Faculty Meeting, Legislature, Readings and Songs ap­propriate to the occasion prove entertaining.—Is it true that same misguided young gentleman so far forgot his dignity as to jump through a window, at Dinner? He has our envy as to his courage and our sympathy as to fu­ture punishment. March 19.—Peace reigns.—Don't you dare open your Phil, of Ed. —It's Sunday.—The mound on our campus becomes an up-to-date photo gallery. March 20.—Seniors rise early and cram.—I'll pass that Phil, of Ed. test or know the reason why!—At Assembly, the boys ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 upon special request, "Rock In the Cradle of the Deep," etc. ...... ...» ,: March 23.—Hail! Hail! falls at Assembly.—Young Men's De­bating Club holds open session.—Yes, we know Mr. Becker sometimes rides on the street cars. I wonder why and where? March 24.—Choral Club is heard in Recital. March 25.—'Twas quite a joke on Table 4, at the Hall, when the guest of honor failed to appear at the birthday spread.— Third Kline Cup game.—The Seniors say farewell to the cup.— 'Twas a fine game just the same. March 27.—The Alaksiahs banquet in style, from soup to toasts. March 28.—Serious illness of Mr. Epley's cow. March 30.—Home and mother for mine! *•* *•* *•• THE ART EXHIBIT. The Art Exhibit was the center of social interest during the week beginning March 13. From the cultural standpoint, this Exhibit has had no equal. The pictures were masterpieces which aroused genuine appreciation. The School children visited the Exhibit in large numbers and their preparation for it was mani­fest by their interest, attendance and intelligent questions. The pictures were carbon photos, furnished by a Boston company, and suitable for school-room use. Over $200.00 was realized. A part of this was given to public schools who will place pictures in each school. The Normal expects to buy $150.00 worth of pictures. The City Clubs helped to make the Art Exhibit a success by act­ing as hostesses and entertaining the spectators with programs, assisting to a more thorough knowledge of the pictures. The Twentieth Century Club acted as hosts the evening of March 14. Miss Norton talked on Italian Painting; Miss Sperry on Raphael. Mrs. Deerwester discussed the Mona Lisa, The Winged Victory and the Coliseum. Mrs. Pless spoke on Potter's Young Bull. Dr. Kirkpatrick discussed the Madrid Gallery, and Mr. Macartney the Dresden Gallery. • Virginia Mathes played a violin solo. On "Wednesday afternoon the P. L. F. Club ladies served tea and gave a program. General talks on Art were given by Mesdames Roray, Ballaine and Roeder, Misses Chappell and Montgomery and Mr. Deerwester. Wednesday evening the Monday Evening Music Club enter-tained. Musical numbers by Normal Orchestra, Mrs. Thatcher, Mrs. Deerwester, Miss Slater, Mrs. Whipple, Mrs. Burlinganie and Mr. Harter were rendered. The Aftermath Club ladies-were iii charge Thursday afternoon. About twenty-fjye ladies talked. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER on Art, among whom w^re Mesdames Hadley, Goodheart, Ireland. Gates, Hughes, Kirkpatrick, Cade and Mathes. The Normal stu­dents had Saturday evening's program in charge, which consisted of Class "stunts." BASKET BALL The last four weeks have been busy ones for the Basket Ball Girls. All their spare time has been spent in the gymnasium, making the last effort for perfection. The preliminary games have been played. The first of the series was played on March 4th between the Seniors and Juniors. The game was fast and well-played. The fouls were few. The Juniors carried off the laurels by winning with a score of 25 to 10. A great deal of rivalry was worked up between the two Classes and the gym. was filled with rooters. The line-up: Seniors—G. Johnson, L. Carlton, forwards; A. Abercrombie, center; F. Kemley, A. Nord, guards. Juniors—E. Franklin, L. Nichols, forwards; A. Hadeen, cen­ter; R. Colton, M. Crossman, guards. • On Saturday, March 11, the Juniors and Second Years lined up for the second game. The game was interesting, with the ex­ception of the many fouls made by the Juniors. Grace O'Keefe did some excellent work from the foul line. Nine points were made from the foul line for the Second Year team. The game ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 was played before a large and enthusiastic crowd. The Second Years were victorious, winning by a score of 16 to 12. The line-up: The Juniors—E. Franklin, L. Nichols, forwards; A. Hadeen, center; R. Colton, M. Crossman, guards. Second Years—L. Arnold, G. 0 'Keefe, forwards; B. Phillips, center; J. Riley, J. Nichols, guards. • On Saturday, March 25, the last of the preliminary gamea-was played. The game was between the Seniors and Second Years. The Senior guards, Miss Carlton and Miss Busby, did some excellent playing in keeping down the score. The first half the score stood 4 to 0 in favor of the Second Years, only one field basket having been made. In the second half the Second Years made three field baskets and two points from the foul line. Strong work was done by the Second Year guards, for the Seniors only made one point during the game. The Second Years have won over both teams that they have played. The line-up: Seniors—G. Johnson, E. Buchanan, forwards; A. Abercroni-bie, center; C. Busby, L. Carlton, guards. Second Years—L. Arnold, G. 0 'Keefe, forwards; B. Phillips, center; J. Riley, J. Nichols, guards • The basket ball team of the Training School (Frank Herr­mann, George Morgan, Montague Baltuff, John Clouston, "William Arnett) have won the pennant in a series of games with the teams from the public schools at the Y. M. C. A. • • • Boy and girl out driving. Period of silence prevails. Boy—'' What's the matter ?" Girl—"Nobody loves me and my hands are cold." Boy—"Never mind; God loves you and you can sit on your hands." • Mr. Deerwester—"If you want the child to know beans you will have to teach him beans." • The Normal Schools of Washington In number, there are three; But the Normal School in Bellingham Is the only one for me. • Miss Sperry (in Eng. VII.)—"How did these miracle plays compare with our Sunday Schools of to-day?" Miss Spinning—"They were lots more interesting." ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 16 ---------- THE MESSENGER ASSEMBLY HASH. ("There is beauty in the forest—") There is beauty in the Seniors, Junior girls are green and slow; There is beauty in the Second Years, That's the Class that will make them go. ("Onward, Ever Onward.") Onward, ever onward; Senior Class are we! We will never pass the hat Wise though Sherwood be; We'll do all we attempt you see, Senior play or pageantry, We're the Class of Loyalty, Seniors of today. Aimer hold the water While the Juniors play, Lucile's overheated, Warmed up bunch are they. Cunningham's a la-la! Cunningham's,a la-la! Second Years will show you Juniors How the game is played. ("The Violet's Fate.") On Tuesday night ,:,. Dorm girls in sad plight, Never go to the diningroom To sneak a bite. ("Rocked in the Cradie of the Deep.") Class after Class by twos and twos, ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 From studies now we take a snooze. There far, ah far, too deep for me But Hanks can answer, smart chap is he; He's President of the Debating Club, Of Normal life he is the hub. ("Out on the Deep.") Out on the street when the lights are low On Friday nights you see them go; There's Eva and Cade put them all in the shade While Dottie and Lord aren't slow, Then Bill and Flossie bring up the rear From afar you all can hear, Their voices are loud, they're a noisy crowd, Conversation is public here, Never mind, keep cool! There's a ten o'clock rule, So have your fun but do not go too far. ("Save the Holy Sepulchre.") On the campus not far off she stands, She holds the laws of the School in her hands. ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee.") Our Normal 'tis in thee, She rules in majesty, Miss Gray, our Dean Ne'er go too far, I say. Her frown will give dismay, No girls can hear, they say, The Debating Team! ("Auld Lang Syne.") Now give, my dears, respect to years And for the Seniors cheer, For we are worthy of your praise, We'll soon be leaving here. We've loved your squabbles and your noise, We've loved you all in turn, And soon with sad regret you'll say— Seniors, Seniors, hats off to thee, To our colors true we will ever be . Firm and strong united are we, Skookum-tum-tum; kush-wah-wah! Normal Seniors, rah! rah! rah! Eah! for the Senior Class! • Miss Margaret Stark was selected by the Class to represent the Seniors in the Commencement program. Miss Maud McElroy, a former student, has been the guest of Margaret Stark for a few days. Miss McElroy has been teach­ing the past year in Katalla, Alaska, and will return in April. Miss Edna Lawrence, '10, who is now teaching in the Belling-ham Schools, spent the first day of her Spring vacation, visiting her friends of the ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Miss Winnifred Davis, of Enumelaw, spent her vacation with her sisters, the Misses Genevieve and Ethelyn Davis, of Edens Hall. A number of the girls spent their vacation with their School friends. Jessie Jeans was the guest of Mable French, at her home on Everett; Lucinda Bailey visited Mollie Harrison, at East Sound; Misses Florence Remley, Charlotte Busby and Bessie Bowersock was royally entertained by Miss Hattie Nelson, at her home in Clipper. Miss Adelaide Abercrombie was confined to her room for two weeks by a severe attack of la grippe. Several Seniors have been substituting in the Lynden Schools this year. Miss Margaret Stark was there for two weeks. Miss Esther Nyland substituted in the second grade for two weeks and on her return to School Miss Hedrig Utsinger took her place and will remain three weeks. It is hoped that the regular teacher, who is suffering from a nervous breakdown, will then be able to return. The Misses Christine Johnson and Fern Pratt, of Blaine, were guests of Donna Pratt for several days. Marie Kelly was called home on account of the serious illness of her father. We hope to have Miss Kelly with us again next year. The basket ball game between the Seniors and Juniors was one grand victory, the score being 27 to 10 in our favor. F. O. to B. Boyd—"Do you know any Junior jokes?" Billie—"Just one joke,—the 'La-La.' " ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 19 ---------- TEE MESSENGER W The Juniors met in the Music Room, Their voiees all in tune, They took their seats as usual,— This forenoon of forenoons. The song they sang were in unison, The "School Cadet" came first, Of all the sounds one ever heard These were by far the worst. The solos were the next in line, They seemed to be the fad— Tho' "scared" to death some braved it out, It didn't sound so bad. Those awful notes they would not come, No matter how they tried; They sounded hollow, cracked and bent, The instructor nearly died. To her it sounded like an engine, Puffing up a grade; To the Juniors it was serious, For from this their marks are made. • • • HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The High School baseball team was organized recently. Tom Buhner was elected captain and L. M. Swartz manager. The boys have been practicing steadily and are ready for challenges. Out of three games played thus far, we have won two, which record is at least as good as the Normal team can boast. It has been arranged that the High School have a little pri­vate chorus practice of its own in the Study Hall, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We object most strenuously, however, and our objections and entreaties may have some effect on our hard-heart­ed Fazer. We shall hope for the best, at least. The Tenth Grade Class celebrated last Saturday evening in Society Hall. The party was a live one, without a dull moment, which is more than can be said of some in the past. The Normal boys made a raid on the precious refreshments, but without suc­cess. • • • Miss Gottlieb—"Should you always eat till you are sat­isfied?" Mr. Olson—"I dunno; I always do." ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER THE MRS. ENGBERG CONCERT. Under the auspices of the Lecture Course, Mrs. Davenport- Engberg, assisted by Franz Boyd Wells, pianist, and Edna Bay­lor, accompanist, gave a violin recital in the Normal Auditorium, March 3rd. The following beautiful program was presented. 1 Violin Solo—. Concerto (E minor) Mendelssohn Allegro Andante Allegro molto vivace 2 Piano Solo— (a) Baracarolle LiadoAV (b) Fantasie Impromptu . Chopin 3 Violin Solo— (a) Serenade Drigo (b) Im Rosendaft (Roses Fair) Prince Gustav, of Sweden (c) Cradle Song (violin alone) M. D. Engberg 4. Piano Solo— Rhapsodie VIII Liszt 5 Violin Solo— Theme and Variations (on G string) Paganini Dance of the Goblins Bazzini • • • GIRLS' CHORAL CLUB CONCERT. On the night of March 24 occurred the Girls' Choral Club Concert, which was an unusual treat. The chorus and solo work was especially good. Under the direction of Mrs. Thatcher, the girls have made rapid advancement. We hope to hear from them many times more during the year. (a) Overture Laurendeau (b) Reverie Atherton Normal Orchestra "Who Shall Be Fleetest?" (from Rebekah) Barnby ' Choral Club—Solo, Charlotte McKay Gondellied Hoffman Anna ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 21 ---------- TEE MESSENGER fcl (a) '' Welcome, Pretty Primrose'' Pinsut i (b) " O, Heart of Mine'' Clough-Leighter Charlotte McKay, Emma Montgomery, Marion Bascom, Genevieve Davis "The Garden of Flowers" Denza Chorus—'' The Morn'' "The Lark and the Nightingale" '' White Butterfly'' Alto Solo—Lovely Rosebud'' _ Florence Charroin Chorus—'' Summer Breezes'' '' The Bees'' Soprano Solo—"0, Happy Streamlet" Anna Hadeen Chorus—'' Good Night'' "Garden of Flowers, So Fair" • • • B. S.N.S.,35;Y. M. C. A., 37. On March 7th our boys went against the local Y. M. C. A. team for the last big game of the season. Both teams were con­fident of victory. The crowd was large and hilarious. Things be­gan to happen at the blowing of the whistle. Our fellows went into the game with a rush that carried the down-town men off their feet. They soon got started, however, and seemed able to shoot baskets from any part of the floor. Grue, the Y. M. guard, had the hardihood to incur White's animosity in the early part of the game. They insisted on puffing off a Jeffries-Johnson stunt over in one corner, but the referee couldn't see it that way, and they: were both put out of t i e game. The Normal rooters almost lost^nbpe wfien they saw White disappear into the dressing-room. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER Frank Krause was put in his place and, incidentally, that boy pro­ceeded to play the game of his life. It is very doubtful if even "White could have done better. With only two minutes more to play the Normal was six points in the lead, and victory seemed certain. Then, by a phe­nomenal streak of luck, or skill, the Y. M. C. A. players shot three baskets in quick succession, and tied the score as the whistle blew. The ball was tossed up for another basket, and the Y. M. C. A. shot the basket. This is an excellent example of winning a game and then losing it. Carver played a star game for the Normal all through, and made eleven points. Lord followed with eight points. Macbeth, the peerless Y. M. C. A. forward, made twenty-one points for the visitors. The teams lined up as follows: Normal—Carver, Lord, forwards; White, center; Tucker. Fritz, guards. Y. M. C. A.—Macbeth, Edwards, forwards; J. Harris, center; Grue, E. Harris, guards. • • • BASEBALL. The boys are losing their interest in basket ball, and are tak­ing to baseball. At an Athletic meeting held some time ago, Mosie Odle was elected temporary captain of the team. The fellows are seriously handicapped, because they have no place to practice, but they are trying to make the best of what they have, and ave turning out in the mud on the Training School grounds. The High School boys have organized a team, which has had better success so far than the Normal. • NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL, 2; B. H. S. FRESHMEN, 1. The High School boys played the first game of the season, and came out with colors flying. The game was purely a pitcher's battle, the hits being so few that there was little chance for field­ing. The Freshmen made their run in the early part of the game, while ours were run in later. NORMAL, 12; B. H. S. FRESHMEN, 7. Encouraged by the success of the High School boys, our reg­ular Normal team tried conclusions with the Bellingham Freshies. Although our fellows won easily over the smaller team, the game ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 showed their need of organization and practice. Fullman pitched for the Freshmen, and the Normal tried in succession Jess White, Odle and "Shorty" Copenhaver. • NORMAL, 9; B. H. S., 31. The Normal next tried to drag the colors of its hereditary enemy, Bellingham High School, in the dust; but alas! the result was one to bring tears to the eyes of any faithful Normalite. The boys tried their very best, and Messrs. "Red" East, Marshal and Ed Hawkins, in turn, nearly threw their arms out of place, but without avail. Our fielding and batting Avere poor, and the play­ing in general showed the need of organized practice. Get to­gether, boys! • NORMAL, 2; SOUTH SIDE HIGH, 9. The luck of the Normal failed to change, and the South Side boys administered the next whipping. This was the game that made Gubbins famous, for Willie came through with a pretty homer. Marshal and Hawkins did the pitching stunt for our boys. *•* *•* *•* ADVICE TO THE LOVE-LORN. (By Monsieur le Conte Bunko.) To Our Readers:—The distinguished Count Bunko, who will conduct this new and useful department of our paper, has had a career well-suited to enable him to take up this great work of ad­vising the young people of this section in their "affaires du coeur,'' as the Count beautifully expresses it. He is a true cosmo­politan, having lived all his life in the beautiful city of Paris. He was married when very young to a rich and beautiful heiress, of our own country. On her death, however, her father, a hard­hearted capitalist, refused to supply his noble son-in-law with any more funds. So, reluctantly bowing to the hard-hearted demands of his creditors, this scion of the noble house of Bunko his been obliged to seek some remunerative occupation. At a great cost the management of this paper has secured him to take charge of this great new department. All our patrons are invited to consult Count Bunko for advice whenever they wish. Below we print the Count's acceptance of his position: "Mademoiselle, the Editor of The Messenger: You know not with what joy I haste to take up my work in your beautiful department. 'Advice to the Love-Lorn.' To think ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 24 ---------- U THE MESSENGER that I, Alphonse Pierre Chow-Chow, should have so beautiful, so poetic a task. Yet, who better fitted than I, a child of la belle France, the land of romance. Messieurs, I long to take up my task. I yearn to help these young souls in their trials. Yours very sincerely, " ALPHONSE PIERRE CHOW-CHOW." P. S.—"Will you please to forward at once my first month's salary, as I have a temporary need of funds ? " "My Dear Count Bunko, " I am a young man of very prepossessing appearance, and a great deal of fascination. I am in love with ten different girls. They are all very fond of me. Which one shall I choose ? "Perplexedly, "LA-LA " " I should think from your disposition, you would be able to divide your time up among the ten girls. This would be much more exciting than choosing one." "Dear Count: What is your opinion of the propriety of the following: The young man I go with always insists on turning out the lights so we can sit on the stairs in the dark. Should I allow him to do this ?'' "ANXIOUS." "Of course, you can show him off better with the lights on, but try to see the young man's point of view. He probably wishes greater privacy." "My Dear Count: I cannot get my beloved to stay later than one o'clock of an evening. I think this shows a lack of very deep affection for me. What can I do to make his love for me stronger?" "HEART-BROKEN." Could you not get some exciting little game, like cards, fox* instance, to entertain him with ? I think you could help him from noticing the flight of time in this way. "My Dear Count: I am very much in love with a young man, and he returns my affection; but of late another young lady has been doing everything in her power to get him away from me. How can I stop this? '' YOURS IN SUSPENSE.'' You might show your deep contempt for the young lady's be­havior on every occasion. This will probably cause her to realize the error of her ways. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Y. W. C. A. The annual election of officers was held Thursday afternoon, March 16th, at which time the following were elected: Carol Johnson •••• President. Era Franklin Vice President Nellie Gibson Secretary Minnie Burroughs •••• Treasurer Miss Lucy J. Hopkins, Student Secretary of the Northwest Territory, met with the cabinet girls of the Y. W. C. A., Mon­day and Tuesday. In honor of Miss Hopkins, Miss Gray entertained the mem­bers of the Y. W. C. A. Advisory Board at dinner, Monday eve­ning, March 27th. The invited guests were Miss Hopkins, Miss Sperry, Mrs. Deerwester, Miss Lawrence, Mrs. Powell and Miss Hillis. One of the happy customs of the Association is the sunrise Easter meeting at six o 'clock, on the top of Sehome Hill. The bud­ding of Spring-time, the peace of the city below, the beauty of. the bay beyond, the glory of the sunrise, together with the Easter joy, make it a never-to-be-forgotten service. The weather permitting, we will have another such service this Easter, April 16th. • • • gt; ALKASIAH. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 26 ---------- 26 TEE MESSENGER MENU. Cream Tomato Soup, a' la Reardon Mutton Broth a' la Hemmingson Olives, Dubuque Crackers Fish Bruckhart Roast and Gravy, Margaret Stark Irish Potatoes, Watson Indian Corn, Egtvet Rolls, Plumb Combination Salad, Thebert Dessert, Jurgensohn-Bailej- Coffee, Busby Toasts—Grace Allen Walborg Olson All parts of the dinner were a decided success, from the soup, for which we were all glad to receive the recipe, to the dessert, which consisted of real chocolate cookies. Some parts of the dinner, which were particularly enjoyed were the "Roast and Gravy," and "The Combination Salad." They were so good in fact that we are going to be unselfish and pass them along: • ROAST AND GRAVY. 'Twas just at dusk on Sehome As I sat on a bowlder to gaze At the glorious scene in the distance My sight seemed veiled with haze— Nature's humps and bald spots seemed to raise. Instead of Life's beauties and pleasures, There are times when one feels blue; When only mistakes and blunders Present themselves to view— Alas, how very often this is true. How cruel these mornings early When one must crawl from bed, That fog must all envelopes one And chill from toes to head— (Tis true the sun its rays does later shed.) These days 'tis ever study, There's little time for play— Dig and dig and cram— What is the use, I say! (Of course next year that c'tif'cate brings its pay.) When things are going smoothly, Why must exams, come fast, Our peace of mind to shatter, Our lives in gloom to cast, (But, Oh! that yellow slip which says "you've passed!") How said it is that maidens, Both beautiful and bright, Must go to School where boys are few, ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 You might say—out of sight? (I must admit in quality they're allright.) When we have vacation, We ought to have a week, It's hardly worth the money For five days your home to seek. (Of course I'd rather five than have to sneak.) How very pessimistic This long discourse has been— A roast not any too well done, With gravy, weak, thrown in.— ('Tmight well be called a stew, it is so thin.) • Then last, but not by any means least, came the toasts which were so good that you may also have the benefit of them. Days will come and days will go, And we may part forever; But we'll never forget the times we have met And the frolics we have had together. Here's to you at work or play, May onward be our rule. None will pass us by, we're Alkasiahs, • THE OLDEST CLUB IN SCHOOL. Here's a toast to all who are here, No matter where you are from. May the best day ever seen or grade received, Be worse than your worst to come. Here's good luck to our Club, May it live long and prosper. • • • H. L. S. CLUB. The H. L. S. Club has been holding interesting meetings. The members are enthusiastic and giving good programs. A Dunbar program will be rendered April 7, at 3:15, in Society Hall, to which all are invited by the members of the Club. The following program was given, March 23: Vocal Solo - .Linnie Nelson Reading -Eteie Nelson Mona's Waters ~ Ingeborg Johnson Recitation Jessie Bennett Humorous Reading Cecelia Cosgrove Lydia's Sacrifice Alma Neilson Jokes Glennys Allen ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 28 ---------- 25 THE MESSENGER 0 The Philomatheans held their regular meeting Thursday evening, March 2nd, and listened to the reading of a very inter­esting publication of the ''Philomathean Chronicle." The edito­rial by Miss Ruby Flowers, the editor, was very good. Locals, calendar, Philos not in school, jokes, advertisements, original poem, original story, were all very cleverly written. The original poem by Mr. Hanks was especially interesting. It brought in most of our Philos, and told something interesting of each. Fol­lowing are some selections from the poem: "D is for Davis, the girl of our choice, Who was elected Secretary without a dissenting voice." "M is for Meeks, our artist you know, "When posters are wanted to her we all go.'' "G is for Gibson, an attorney you know, Who makes his decisions as if he had visions; And always does right in spite of a fight; To fuddle and fizzle, delay, dallally, diddle, in these sort of things he takes no delight." On Thursday evening, March 16th, the following program was given: PROGRAM Parliamentary Drill Mr. Liddell Character of the Short Way Mr. Gibson Short Story Writers Miss Omeg The Lady and the Lion Mr. Sidney Johnson The Necklace Miss Spinning Just-So Stories Miss Headrick Music Mr. Sherwood Critic's Report Miss Courney The Philo meeting March 29th consisted of a debate and a short play. The Philomatheans wish to thank the Boys' Debating Club for the evening's entertainment given March 23. • • • BOYS' DEBATING CLUB ENTERTAINS OTHER CLUBS. The Boys' Debating Club entertained the other organizations of the School Thursday night, March 23. The boys gave a pro­gram representative of their work. The first debate was: "Re- ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 solved, That the conservation of our natural resources should be a function of the State rather than the National Government." On the affirmative, were R. H. Knack and F. Cunningham; on the negative stood H. E. Rogers and S. G-. De Gross. The nega­tive won. The second debate, "Resolved, That women are more inconsiderate than men," was very amusing. The affirmative was represented by S. E. Johnson and Philip Hogan. The nega­tive debaters were V. Tidball and C. E. Becker. It was decided that women are more inconsiderate than men. C. Cade told us some highly interesting stories. The Club Quartette sang two se­lections. At the close of the program, Mr. North, one of the city lawyers gave a talk, consisting of suggestions to the boys and funny stories. The presidents of the various Clubs and the Editor of The Messenger were called upon for speeches. Each touched upon the organization she was representing. Each Club wishes to thank the Boys' Debating Club for the suggestions concerning Club work and the good time that was given them. A PHILOMATHEAN. • gt; • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OP CONTROL. Meeting March 1st—A partial report from the Constitutional Committee was received. It was decided to move an amendment made giving the High School Students the privilege of becoming members of the Association. Mr. De Gross's report for February read and approved. The games for the Kline cup had been arranged and were reported. Also reported that Miss Stark and Miss Deichman had been placed on Song Committee. Meeting March 8th— The arrangements with the Seniors for the Senior issue of The Messenger were discussed; a committee consisting of Misses French, Utzinger and Charroin were present, representing the Senior Class. Mr. Deerwester was appointed to meet with the Senior Com­mittee to formulate the conditions regarding this issue. Discussion of Tennis Court followed. Bills allowed, $13.30. Meeting March 15th— The proposed amendments to the Constitution were read and accepted, to be referred to the Association. Bills allowed, $11.43. Meeting March 22nd— Mr. Johnson's report read and accepted. Annual School picnic discussed and a committee appointed. Pills allowed, $258.61. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Miss Myrtle Brown, '09, is teaching at Lynden. John Richardson is studying law in Seattle, with his brother. Miss Grace Sellix, '10, is teaching in the ward schools at Ta-coma. Miss Ethel Lawrence is attending Business College in the city. Miss Maude Stookey is attending the Cheney Normal. She says she prefers Bellingham, but is attending Cheney in order to be near home. Jesse Trimble is principal of the school at Redmond. Miss Edith Kemple is teaching at Concrete, and Miss Ida Quito has a position in her home town, Eagleton. Miss Edna "Waples, '06, is attending the Pratt Institute at Brooklyn. Miss Vera Owen is teaching at Rice and Miss Addie Thomas at Kalama. Elmer Beel, who has recently joined the ranks of the bene­dicts, is teaching at Maple Falls. Miss Ina Landen, '10, who has charge of the Art "Work in the Blaine schools, spoke on "What Manual Training Has Done for Blaine Boys'.' at a recent meeting of the Whatcom County Indus­trial Training Association, which was held in the County Super­intendent's office. She also visited the Art Exhibit. Miss Abbie Johnson, '10, who is teaching in Everett, spent a recent week-end with her sisters, the Misses Carol and Geneva, at 1212Y2 Indian Street. Miss Agnes Caldwell, '10%, who is teaching at Wenatchee, writes that she has a good school, a good boarding place, and is enjoying her work very much. Miss Florence McKean, '10, who has a position in the Avon school, renewed acquaintances at the Normal some time ago. She likes her work very much, and says it is easier than teaching in the Training School. Miss Ada Campbell, '10, who was editor-in-chief of The Mes­senger last year, is located at Seward, Alaska. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 Miss Vincent Gorman is teaching at Kelso. Mr. "William Bowman and Miss Pearl Barnett were married in Bellingham last summer. Mr. Bowman is Superintendent of the Touchet Schools. Miss George visited the school at Quincy, Wash., whose prin­cipal is Mr. A. D. Foster, a graduate of 1909. He has worked up a four year High School course, with three teachers in that de­partment. All doing fine work. He has also started a Manual Training and hopes to add Domestic Science next year, if possible. He is a progressive young man in a progressive community. High School boy, (rushing through the hall)—"Has the bell blowed?" • Little Amzi (who has an inquiring mind)—"Uncle Tim, I saw the word in The Messenger—what is the 'curriculum' of a Normal?" • Uncle Timrod (promptly)—"Curriculum, eh? "Why, that's what theme 'ere mop-headed Normal students comb their hair with." " I'd rather have fingers than toes, I'd rather have eyes than a nose. But as for my hair, I'm glad that it's there, And I'll be awfully sorry when it goes. • Miss Baxter (in R. S. Methods)—"Mr. Bryant, have you ever-seen the man in the moon?" Mr. B.—"No; the first object I could distinguish was a wom­an's face, and since then I haven't had time to look for the man." • Mr. Philippi (to Miss "W.)—"Why does moisture collect on the inside of a window in cold weather?" Miss W.—"Because the window takes cold." ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Miss G — ''Who belongs to your Club now, Mr. ?" Miss C.—"0, no boys, except Mr. Bever." • Miss G.—"Where is Chehalis?" Miss A.—"Chehalis? Why, Chehalis is the capital of Lewis County." • Mr. Epley—"If you take some cold fruit juice; put it in a bottle and cork it up, what will happen?" Bright Student—"Cork will fly out!" Mr. Epley—'' Well, if you take hot fruit juice; put it in a hot bottle, and put a hot cork in it, what will be the result?" Bright Student—"You will have a hot tamale." • Mr. Bever (confidentially)—"Do you know, I am coming to believe in the old age pension." • IN THE VARIOUS CLASSES. Miss Baxter (in R. S. Methods)—"If a seat in the school­room is uncomfortable and is not adjustable, what provision would you make ?" Miss Uddenburg (very seriously)—"I would provide a pil­low." • BROWNING. Miss L.—"Miss Miller, you may tell me about "Another Way of Love.' " Terese—"I only know 'One Way of Love.' " • WANTED. Wanted—A bolt of blue baby-ribbon so I can tie up my flow­ing locks on Easter Sunday.—C. Hawkins. Notice—For a suitable compensation from the right parties I will promise to chew over lumps of second-hand gum, not ex­ceeding two inches in diameter.—Marie Ryan. Wanted—To have Prof. Deerwester give me the psychology of how Mrs. Thatcher made me set down in chorus practice one day.—Monty East. Wanted—A good recipe for making corn starch pudding.— Rose Redda. Wanted—A new line of the latest catalogues from firms pub­lishing etiquette books.—"N. A. G." ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 For Sale Cheap—Reliable information concerning quick and sure methods for chopping off front hair. Will warrant the "bang" to stand up stiff and straight.—Esther Fransen. Wanted.—To extend my period in agriculture so I can talk more about my '' ke-ow.'' At present it is hard to cover my course —and the "ke-ow."—Prof. Epley. Wanted—Instruction in the latest Sherlock Holmes' methods so I can trace my keys when lost, as my nerves are giving way under the strain of remembering where I last had them.—Tevce Dreamer. Notice—Any person or persons in doubt about any questions, political, social, moral, intellectual and otherwise, will do well to consult me as I am final authority.—Cholly Becker. Wanted—Committee appointed to consist of the six prettiest girls in the School to help me select my Easter tie, as I propose to eclipse all previous records.—Billy Moody. Wanted—Prescription on how to limber up in Gym. work, as Miss Sheafer has tabooed '' statuary.''—Veda Clifton. Wanted—A new cook book if I am to settle all disputes on cooking questions in the Physiology Class.—Mabel McFadden. Wanted—To have people stop "picking" on me as most of my friends consider me "spare" enough.—Sidney Johnson. Wanted—A law passed to abolish alarm clocks, so I can enjoy my moonlight siestas better when "Heinie's" there.—Alta R—t. "Maroon and White," Warden, Idaho.—Your cuts are in­teresting. You commit an unpardonable error in running your ads. and magazine material on the same page. The most conspicu­ous thing about your front cover is the big clothing house ad. The foregoing remarks are offered gratis, but trust they will prove of service. "Crescent," Newberg, Ore.—The article, "A Dramatist That Rivals Shakespeare," is deserving of much praise. A joke de­partment would be an interesting and appreciative addition to your paper. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER "The Northern Illinois," DeKalk, 111.—A good sheet. We don't see how you afford it with so small a number of ads. "Beview," McMinnville, Ore.—An excellent paper, well written, with material well arranged. "Plunged" is a good story. '' Lewistonian,'' Lewiston, Idaho.—You seem especially strong in Debate and Athletics. The Literary department should receive more attention. "Kodak," Everett H. S.—Other School papers may receive some valuable suggestions from the '' Kodak.'' "We have nothing but praise to offer to its efficient staff. "College Breezes," St. Peter, Minn.—A trifle dry. Good ma­terial but lacking School spirit. • • • Miss C— (in Training School)—"What is a pedagogue?" Bright Boy—"A pedagogue is a big church." Second Bright Boy—"It isn't either; it is a part of a steam engine.'' • Miss B—s (in Physics Class, on Mr. B—s occupying a seat beside her)—"I don't like boys." Mr. B. took the most remote seat in the room. Miss B.—"I mean just the opposite of what I say." Mr. B. resumed the seat beside her. Smart Freshie—"Do you know why the name 'Woman,' was given to the feminine sex?" Senior—"No." Smart Freshie—"Adam was alone in the Garden of Eden and God sent him a companion. Adam wooed her. Hence she was first called 'wooman.' After this she ate of the forbidden fruit and brought woe on Adam, and after that she was called 'woeman.' In modern times she has become so filled with whims that we call them 'whimmen.' " • Weep and you're called a baby, Laugh and you're called a fool, Yield and you're called a coward, Stand, and you're called a mule. Smile, and they'll call you silly, Frown, and they'll call you gruff, Put on a front like a millionaire, And some guy calls your bluff. —Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 At the Long Assembly on March 15, Dr. Kirkpatrick read an interesting paper on "The Madrid Gallery," which he visited while in Spain. Miss Norton talked on "Italian Art," and Miss Sperry read from Browning's Art Poems, discussing also some of the "Madonnas" of the famous artists. Miss Montgomery, the primary critic, gave an instructive talk on Scotland and its music, which was beautifully illustrated by Mrs. Thatcher in Scottish Songs. Mr. Clark Hetherington, the representative of the National Play-ground Association movement, spoke to the School on March 27th, on the subject, "Deeper Significance of the Play-ground Movement and its Relation to the Normal School." The movement is heartily endorsed by all enterprising teachers. • RIP VAN WINKLE. A dramatization written by the Eighth Grade under the di­rection of Miss Helen Finch and Miss Lulu Brown. The company presenting the play is composed of the twenty-five boys and girls from the A-8 grade. Scene I—In which the hero displays his fitness for family life. Scene II—In which Dame interrupts a meeting of the village philosophers. Scene III—In which the hero has a strange adventure. Scene IV.—In which he awakes from his twenty-years' sleep. Scene V.—In which he returns to the village. Mrs. Frank Whipple, soprano, and Mr. John Williams, vio­linist, assisted by Miss Campbell, gave a much appreciated Re­cital in Friday morning's Assembly. The following program was beautifully rendered: 1 Gavotte .,. •• Gossec 2 Guetscher Tanz Ditterdorf 3 Swing Song Ethel Barnes Mr. Williams An April Heart Song Cycle by Clough-Leighter 1 When Spring Awakes 2 A Little Maiden Loves a Boy — ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 36 ---------- 36 TEE MESSENGER 3 The World Is Full of April 4 The Voice of Spring 5 The Magic of the Spring 6 You and I and April Mrs. Whipple Twelfth Aire Mr. Williams 1 Rose in the Bud 2 When I'm Big 111 Be a Soldier 3 Phyllis Has Such Charming Graces 4 Slave Song 5 The Lovely Month of May Mrs. Whipple "You're beaten to earth? Well, what of that? Come up with a smiling face. It's nothing against you to fall down flat But to lie there; that's disgrace." "The harder you're thrown, why, the higher you bounce, Be proud of your blackened eye. It isn't the fact that you're licked that counts, It's how did you fight, and why." • • • FRAPPED—A BIT OF REPARTEE. As a rule there is only about one thing to mar the joys of college days and nights and early mornings. That is, the Faculty. Honestly, I used to sit up until long after bed time every little while trying to figure out some real reason for a college Faculty. They interfere so. They are so inappropriate. Moreover, they are so confoundedly ignorant of college life. How a professor can go through an assorted collection of brain stufferies, get so many college degrees that his name looks like Halley's Comet with an alphabet tail, and then teach college students for forty years without even taking one apart to find out what he is made of, beats my time! That's a college professor for you, right through. He thinks of a college student only as some­thing to teach,—whereas, of all the nineteen hundred and eighty-seven things a college student is, that is about the least important ... De Beriot Forester Molloy .Old English Del Riego .... Hammond ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER •61 to his notion. A boy might be a cipher message on an early Assy­rian brick and stand a far better chance of being understood by his professor. A college Faculty is a collection of brains tied together by a firm resolve—said resolve being to find out what miscreant put plaster of paris in the keyhole of the president's door. It is a wet blanket on a joyous life; it is a sort of penance provided by Providence to make a college boy forget that he's glad he's alive. It's a hypodermic syringe through which a student is supposed to get wisdom. It takes the place of conscience after you've been destroying college property. "When I sum it all up it seems to me that a college Faculty is a dark, rainy cloud in the middle of a beautiful May morning—at least that's the way the Faculty looked to me when I was a huble seeker after the truth in Siwash College.—Saturday Evening Post. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • « • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a * * .•*••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••. • •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• ••••••• gt; •••••••• •••••••« •••"••• B O T H F » M O N C S •••'•••'•• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• ••••••• •••••••• •••• •••• Buy Your Meats at The Empire Market I •••••••• •••••••• •••• Where you always get the best jjij •••• J. H. HERMSEN, Prop •••• . • • • •- • " • - ^ - • • - " ' - - - • • • - 1 ' . - . . . . . . . •••• •••••••• •••• •••••••• ••••••• gt; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Surprise Store L. SCHWARTZ, Proprietor Deales in Shoes, Clothing, Spectacles, Jewelry and all kinds of Gent's Famishing Goods TWO STORES: 611 W. Holly Dock and Holly Sts Phone Main 143 1234 Elk Street Whatcom Dye Works J. J. VAUGHAN, Prop. Does the Best Work Bellingham, : : Washington RIP SAW ! RIP SAW ! RIP SAW ! BANG ! ! We belong to the Auto Gang. Are we in it ? Well I should smile. We've been in it all the while. How did you get in it ? By patronizing the UNION AUTO CO. Phone M 145 1105-1107 Elk St The ANNUAL NUMBER of Your School Magazine will contain ILLUSTRATIONS seethe... North Coast Engraving Co. for the Engravings (Cuts) Prices Reasonable—Quality Guaranteed. Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Buy the best Oranges from your grocer, the Famous Gold Buckle Sunkist Oranges Premiums given for the Wrappers BELLINGHAM FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. Inc. Successors to BELLINGHAM COMMISSION CO. 1221, 1223 Railroad Avenue - - Bellingham, Washington If you picnic, motor, sail, fish or hunt, let us put up your lunch Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company Fancy Groceries : Delicatessen O J H Y EMB A Y O E M B N ? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,0 VWA,BS THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying I,ess Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 $2,000 ^3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 I1500 Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50 years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. F. Stanley Piper Thos. H. Carder PIPER St CARDER ARCHITECTS Phones A 435—M 429 .. 451-2 First National Bank Bldg., Bellingham Get Your Easter Flowers of BARKER—R LOR I ST 131 West Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 1 HURRAH FOR SUMMER!! NOW is the time, GET IN THE SWIM and fix up your old camera or get a new one and learn to use it before that camping trip or mountain climb. W E Sell Cameras : : : : : : : : I ^ Teach You How : : : : : : : J. Develop Your Films Free : : : : : | Take Pride in Good Finishing. T R Y U S O P E N A T N I G HT B B L L I N G H A M P H A R M A CY Main 167 122 E. Holly : : A 167 See us for I^GCJs, L a e e GQrtairjs, P o r l i e rs or anything in r^A]VQe3 or? Fur?]HiTUi?e We buy, sell or exchange new or second-hand Th)e Jer)l5ir)s-|3oys ©o. Elk and Chestnut .' .' 10th and Harris Main 758 Home B 158 Buy your Meats from the P. P. MEAT CO. Successors to the Palace Meat Market This is the place you get what you want, when you want it 1310 Commercial Street O. C. ARMSTRONG CO. The Robber Stamp Factory •• NIFTY PRINTING •• Programs Invitations Visiting Cards Phones B 391 M 973 - . . . 1122 Elk Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; PANGOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELLI NGH AM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WH. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Ca»hier The Bellingham National Bank B E L L I N O H A M . DQASHINOTOK CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS 4260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY "Everytnina In Printing that is Good" S. B. IRISH a. CO. Priiptiipg :: Erpgraviipg Liegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue - - - Phone Main 282 ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ntffHiffhifcc— piain'practjca| T r a i n i n g in the essentials of business success, the Bel-lingham Business College has no peer either east or west. I 3 U ^ I N K i C I O J ^ E L C iF There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, success­ful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Lecture Course °f 19l° and 19n JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, APEIL 15 CHAMP CLAKK, May 3 SEASON TICKET $1.75 - SINGLE TICKET 75© ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Special Inducements t0 se t acquainted. : : In FURNITURE, RUGS, STRAW MATTING and everything in the H0USEFURN1SHING line . . Give us a call "We sell for less" Knaack Bros. 1320 Commercial Street Successors to F . A. Alexander .. KNAACKS have a KNACK of pleasing you .. FARM FOR SALE This farm is even better than it listens and it listens more like a snap than any you have read for some time. $6,400—120 Acres; nearly all fenced with woven wire; on county road; % mile from school; about 50 acres clear without a stump, in pasture and winter wheat; balance all slashed, burned and in pasture; 2 fine, never failing wells; excellent orchard; new plastered house; large barn; one good team; 4 cows; 2 hogs; lots of chickens; 70 head of fine sheep, besides lambs; 2 wagons; 1 buggy; 3 sets of harness; all kinds of farm implements. Price only $6,400, one-half cash. This place will make good when you see it. B A N N E R R E A L T Y C O . Bellingham, Wash SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day 1021 Elk Street .' .' .' Both Phones 217 It matters not particularly what other eats you have at your "feed," if you have the Royal Dairy Ice Cream. We have all Creamery Suppiles : : • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M 46 A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail SHElip R^D HEAVY Hfl^DWflf?E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E N O T I CE MONTGOMERY'S I s t b e p l a c e to bGy yodr FGel or get yoCir Trdrjkjs baCiled . . PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WO L L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery TRY OUR PIES AND CAKES The Best Pastry in Town Cream Puffs a specialty on Saturday 25c. per doz. "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending --—«v gt;, C "\ We teach Pitman, the Normal ar- f ' —• gt; gt;/'^ ] fl » /V**~~~~~-S\^~~im gt;*. Graham and Gregg range with us to f 7^ J r**-—A^ \ "' \ Shorthand, Office take a course in ^ s ^ ( ^ /^As^f ^^ S ^~, sisn) f/ I Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- ( ^jyvxfi/*^J/r/^Jrfl/2 I keeping and Fine writing, Bookkeep- V —^^^ySjps Z~JC1^C/ S V4LS / Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ —-" gt;' S Send for Catalogue \^^^^ S Phone M 786 A 684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Jack Martin's Waffle House 1221^ Dock St. Opposite Byron Hotel E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 . ' A 254 A G Wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 930 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS =% Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1 8 05 lt;? = ^ * WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY gt; gt;=H( EXPRESS and PRAYING » BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. ^ W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 4 ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Bellingham THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. I,. MUNRO E. N. HASKBtl. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S R E C I A L_ Tfpe Little Stadent Photos 50c. F gt;EZR Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SANDISON STUDIO 128^2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 Try 01st way of examinig the eyes You'll find it different than that of the ordinary opticians—it is decidedly more thorough and scientific. We guess at nothing, but test each eye by every method known to science before deciding upon the lenses needed. Try our way of examining the eyes. T T " D T I M 3 T S M \ I Q OPTOMETRIST X*tm l^fm XDJZ gt;JrvJZ gt;JLN.C2 O P T I C I AN SEVENTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xxv] ---------- 1 9 11 SUMMER SESSION STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellingham, Washington Jtme J2—Six Weeks—July 2\ S Work will be offered in (a) Reviews in Common Branches (b) Advanced Academic Subjects (c) Professional Subjects (d) Practice Teaching (e) Industrial Lines, such as Drawing, Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing, etc. EXPENSES Library Fee for Summer Session $6, (one-half refunded). Board and Room in Edens Hall $4 per week. Meals alone, $2.75 per week. Rooms furnished for light house­keeping may be rented near the school for $1.25 to $1.50 per week OPPORTUNITIES (1) To Review for Examination (2) To Renew Second Grade Cer­tificates (3) To Work for Credits toward Graduation (4) To take Special work in Elect­ive Subjects Literature Free s* I E. T. MATHES, g Principal ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xxvi] ---------- Please ]Mote Jast Tl^ree Tfyngs This store—the most complete clothing and haberdashery store for men, young men and boys in town — is rapidly building a large business on these three principles: 1—Prices lower than else­where. 2—Quality always the best. 3 — Money back if anything goes wrong. Don't you want to trade in such a store ? We Sell ADLER—ROCHESTER EDERHEIMER-STEIN SOPHOMORE and GRIFFIN CLOTHES FOR MEN S U I T S $ 1 2 . S O UP XTRA GOOD BOY'S CLOTHES GORDON $3.00 HATS FROLICH=CAMPBELL CO. Elk and Holly Sts., Sunset Block. 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- 1908_0101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Cover ---------- THIS NUMBER IS DEVOTED TO THE YOUNG MEN OF OUR INSTITUTION THE ggtaetfineton MARIE- OOtOMtttD-Vb ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [i] ---------- Normal 8 gt;t\p$l BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR
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1908_0101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Cover ---------- THIS NUMBER IS DEVOTED TO THE YOUNG MEN OF OUR INSTITUTION THE ggtaetfineton MARIE- OOtOMtttD-Vb ---------- Normal Messenger - 1
Show more1908_0101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Cover ---------- THIS NUMBER IS DEVOTED TO THE YOUNG MEN OF OUR INSTITUTION THE ggtaetfineton MARIE- OOtOMtttD-Vb ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [i] ---------- Normal 8 gt;t\p$l BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: School year opens September n , 1907. Second quarter opens November 18, 1907. Thanksgiving vacation—Nov. 28-Dec. 2,1907. Holiday vacation—Dec. 20, 1907-Jan. 6,1908. Second Semester opens February 3, 1908. Spring vacation—April 3 to 7, 1908. Fourth quarter opens April 7, 1908. Annual Commencement—June 11, 1908. 0 New classes are organized each quarter. Full new program is offered for the second semester. New Dining Hall offers an attractive cul­tured home for young ladies. Completion of the new science annex will provide excellent laboratory facilities for all science work, in. eluding laboratories for drawing and manual training. Certificates and diplomas may be issued at the close of any quarter of the school year. Students may enter in September ro Februa­ry and find regular work. Expenses are reduced to the minimum. Il­lustrated catalogue will be mailed free. E. T. nATHES, Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 20 cBBB-TO 50 Ob OFF Everything The greatest bargains in Dry- Goods and Ready-to-Wear Ap­parel ever offered to the buying public. All now a t your disposal. Everything in the House is Re= duced Absolutely Nothing Reserved MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM. WASH. § For Modern riethods in Showing rien's 8 Wear, see Our Wardrobe System [TheGage-DodsonCo. I Hart, Schaffner flarx 1 Clothing for fieri 1 CLOVER BLOCK The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PHONB MAIN aasi . BlRNEY GOODHEART Surgery, Diseases of Women and X-Ray Work: a Specialty Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg Residence Residence Pbone Dr. Goodheart—Both Phones Dr. Birney Main 146 Main 1072—Home A 102 Sunset • -f o f f i cf. M a i n ,6?4 Automatic • J Office, A 941 bunset. } R e g i d e n c e ( M agJ a 8 8 g Automatic. | R e s i d e n c ^ A ^ 34-35 DAYLIGHT BLOCK, ELK STREET DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted. Office Hours: 9.-00 to 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BBLLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. KIRKPATRICK SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN SUNSET BUILDING Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone Main 3243 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Home A 835 Res. Telephone Main 943 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM. Rooms 313-314 Sunset Bldg. WASHINGTON ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BELLINGHAM HEIGHTS • PRESCRIPTIONS CALLED ^ POR AND DELIVERED ^B When You Are Sick Enough To demand the attention of a physician you certainly need the help that only the best drugs and medicine* will provide. Bring your Prescriptions here and that is the kind you'll get. m GRAHAM MUNCH ffi ^ B OWL PHARMACY ^B «•»*«... /Sunset, Main 556 FreeDelwery PHONES. I Home, A 556 Anywhere Anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE MAIN 3074 BEIXINGHAM, WASH. Phone Main 3203 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Lighthouse Block Phone Main 975 Residence Home A 862 -Office Phone, Main 985 Home A 471 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block BUSSES ACCURATELY FITTEt HANN PHOTOGRAPHER SUNSET BLOCK Corner Elk and Holly. Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Jtlevator at Holly St. entrance BellingHam, W a s h i n g t on MONARCH f RANGES B. 1 Ev B. Fur erything to f • " ^ Always the best VI Absolutely J l Guaranteed H Easy to buy niture Co. urnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Geo. E. Ludwig WatchmaKer and Manufacturing Jeweler EN6RAVIN6 AND SPECIAL ORDER WORK Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, Watches, Clocks and Novelties, Gold and Silver Headed Umbrellas Telephone Main 770 311 West Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. TH K CAVE Good Candy is made fresh daily at The Cave, 1240 Elk Street TRY OUR BITTER SWEETS IV. C. MORGAN, PROPRIETOR :i_Wi«*vs~~ an Handsome Serges for School Skirts - lt; f . y. and Gym Suits—42 inches wide.... »' w e l 0 , 50 inches wide.... $1,25 " Muslin Underwear—Good Hosiery "V Mt MUMNGS ™W TS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS »/%•«*%**% %*/%%/%% lt;%%^%^%^%%^ THE LEADER Smartest Fashions in Women's Wear FROM the Fashion Centers of the world we have gathered the most complete stock of Women's Wear­ing Apparel ever shown by a Bellingham store. :: Our showing of Women's and Misses' Tailored Suits, Skirts, Coats, Rain Coats, Waists, Cos­tumes and Millinery, is representative of the best thoughts and ideas of the most renowned Fashion Designers. It is extensive and varied as becomes our great Ready-to- Wear Section, where the largest business in women's apparel centers. No matter how high you place your fashion ideas, nor how acute your economical ideas may be, it is only natural that "The Leader," in its position of pre-eminence, should and will meet them in a manner most gratifying to you. We invite you to come and see the show. %%%%%%%%%i J. W. ROB JR. UMONT Telephones, Main 130 Home, A 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE LAMONT, Props. Home Furnishers Complete Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES I Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick deliverv. BYRON GROCERY CO. | 5 Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 5 I Home A 203 » J iao7 Elk Street BEU.INGHAM, WASH. | MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. Tl?e ^oderi? Hardware Store Phones: Pacific Main 25 Home A 225 BELLINGHAM HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO QUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. OHAS. G. TURNER, Mam. OLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. IRISH Co., lt;30^S?gp 1311 Railroad Avenue EDITORIAL STAFF ROY GOODELL Editor-in-Chiel ETHEL REVELLE - - Assistant Editor-in-Chief INEZ WYNN Literary A. D. FOSTER Literary LOUISE WALKER Societies N. DAVENPORT Athletics HELEN LINDEN Locals CLARA TARTE Alumni LEON CORY Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the first of every month. AH copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VII. JANUARY, 1908 No. 3 THE NUMBER OF MEN IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION. The popular impression that the number of male teachers in our American schools is de­creasing both relatively and absolutely is con­firmed by official statistics. From the report of the U. S. Commissioner of Education for 1904-05 we learn that the percentage of male teachers in the United States in 1870 was forty-one, in 1890 it was thirty-four, in 1900 it was thirty, and in 1904-05 it was twenty-four. In the present State of Washington the numbers were for 1870, forty-six per cent, forty per cent in 1890, twenty-nine per cent in 1900, and twenty-four per cent in 1904-05, the same as for the country at large. In both state and nation the decline has been continuous, but the rapid­ity greatest within recent years. The causes of the change are evidently not local and are probably to be sought first in the unparalleled demands for both skilled and unskilled labor at wages more inviting than teachers usually obtain, with greater freedom from petty parental annoyance and political ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger v interference, and with more flattering prom­ises of promotion. The tendency of boys to leave school at an early age and of girls to continue has reversed the former proportions prevailing among those posessed of elementary or high school training. Thus an increasing proportion of women are adding to their na­tive qualifications for teaching the acquired one of scholarship and are thus better fitted for teaching our elementary schools where the greatest numbers of teachers are employed. Furthermore, young women in increasing num­bers, from desire or from necessity, are becom­ing wage-earners and by their competition with each other and with men tend to depress the wages of teaching in which so many women are finding employment. The result of all these conditions is to reduce the number of young men who can or will enter the teaching pro­fession and to increase the number of young women who can and will teach. That any further decrease in the proportion of men in the teaching profession should occur is universally regarded as undesirable. The prevention of a further reduction will necessi­tate better pay for teachers, greater security of position, and a higher standard of professional qualification. PRANK DEERWESTER. ADVANTAGES OP TEACHING AS A BUSI­NESS FOR A YOUNG MAN. The young man who takes up teaching as a life work, expecting to gain wealth as measured by money, is doomed to disappointment. But the young man who is filled with a desire to be a factor for good in the world; to lighten a brother's burden; to be the moulder of true character and the builder of patriotic citizen­ship has a boundless field for labor. He can be­come the silent power that moves and moulds the community in which he labors. "As is the teacher so is the school," and as the school so is the community. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 3 ---------- 1 The Normal Messenger 3 It may be a great pleasure to be at the front in the battle of business, but it must be a greater pleasure for the teacher, who is preparing the young for the commercial struggle, to look on and see how his training has made the boy not only a captain of industry, but also an in­tellectual and moral giant whose every act is tempered with justice and mercy. One honest business man is worth more to the world than a score of those who gain wealth by question­able means. The teacher who has turned the wayward boy into the path which leads to an honest and upright manhood has accomplished a greater good than he who leads a devastating army or amasses a monument of gold. There is pleasure in growth. The life of the teacher is one of continual growth. It is a late and false notion that wisdom and usefulness in the school room decrease with age in the true teacher. The salary is only a small part of the pay that the teacher receives. As the years go by he can look back with pleasure upon the work he has done. Now and then he will be delighted by a letter of appreciation from some pupil who has been benefited. A knowledge that there are many who do not think to write, yet have a feeling of gratitude, will give him a crown of joy that money could not buy. The true teacher may not have his name re­corded in history. He may at last rest in an unmarked and neglected grave, overgrown with weeds and briars, yet his influence will spread out over the lives of his pupils in ever increas­ing circles. This influence will in a large meas­ure control the action of the future citizens. No greater reward can come to any man. J. T. FORREST. DISADVANTAGES OF TEACHING AS A BUSINESS FOR A YOUNG MAN. While the business of teaching has many advantages and compensations, it does have features that are not attractive and that can not be ignored. One of these disadvantages ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 4 ---------- ./ 4 The Normal Messenger which appeals strongly to a man as he grows older is that he is a foreign element in a com­munity. He is generally regarded as a "bird of passage." He can not take an aggressive part in political or social movements of the com­munity where he teaches, except at the peril of sooner or later losing his position. It is not dif­ficult for a disaffected faction to secure a busi­ness or a political leverage upon his school board with the result that he may be dis­charged. While teachers MAY stay in a place for many years, in practice they rarely do so. The teacher is not only under a board of directors at all times, but in addition must please the people as well. He thus has more masters to please than a young man in commer­cial life. The work of teaching is quite different from commercial or other forms of work. It is ideal­istic or altruistic and looks for its reward not alone to salary, but also to the satisfaction of seeing the race uplifted. Hence it is that teach­ing tends to unfit a man for other lines of work. This same result is also hastened by the fact that the teacher usually deals with minds more immature and hence less acute than his own, and long used to such minds he becomes more and more unfitted for conflict with minds his equal or superior. The effect of teaching upon the disposition is often noticeable. The teacher at his work is used to saying to this one, '' Go,'' and he goeth; to that one, "Come," and he cometh. Outside of the school room he is liable to retain the habit of dictating, and this incurs the displeas­ure of his fellows. The rewards of the teacher are certain, but they certainly are not large. Nearly every other business holds out many chances of fortune or large competence which are a constant stim­ulus to do one's best. Not so to any great ex­tent the teacher's work. He must watch him­self constantly lest he become a fossil and out of date. This is especially true after the novelty of teaching has worn off and the subject matter is familiar. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 The teacher must keep up appearances and this necessitates incurring many expenses which the size of his salary and common prudence would forbid. Many young men aspire to college positions and view with longing eyes the apparently large salaries of those positions. But the ex­pense of living, the show that must be kept up cut the salary down so that the college pro­fessor often takes roomers and boarders to piece out his income. The long and expensive preparation now necessary for such positions is often forgotten. It now seems necessary to spend at the least calculation seven years of time beyond the high school in order to become eligible to a university chair. And the money expenditure for so long a period of study can not be much less than $3,500. It really seems that teaching is the business par excellence for wealthy young men. They can afford the expensive preparation. They can live beyond the slender salary afforded. They may assert their opinion freely, knowing, as do their directing boards, that they can not be driven from town or bread be cut off from wife and babies' mouths by turning them out of position. It therefore seems that the young man who would teach must be strongly altruistic, care little for the things that wealth can buy, finding his greatest pleasures in helping others, and be content to wield his influence, not through per­sonal contact with the world, but rather through the lives of his pupils. F. W. EPLEY. ACADEMIC WORK OFFERED. During the development of the public school system in our state it has been found advisable to offer both academic and professional train­ing in the State Normal Schools. The wisdom of this plan was demonstrated long ago in older states, where even at the present time few Nor­mal School may be found that offer only profes­sional courses, and the limited number of High ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Schools in our state has rendered academic work in our Normal Schools a real necessity. At the present time a large number of the sub­jects taught in the average high school are offered in the Normal Schools of our state, and we give below a general list of these studies. In literature, courses are given in English and American classics, Rhetoric and Composition, History of English Literature, History of Amer­ican Literature, English Grammar, and an in­tensive study of several standard English mas­terpieces. In the foreign languages, classes are conducted in Latin and German. In history, classes are taught in Ancient History, European History, English History, American History, History of Political Institutions, and Sociology. In the sciences, laboratory courses are offered in Botany, Agriculture, Zoology, Biology, Geol­ogy, Physical Geography, Commercial Geog­raphy, Physics and Chemistry. In mathematics, instruction is offered in Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, and Higher Arithmetic. Classes are also taught in the sub­jects of Vocal Music, Drawing, Manual Train­ing, Oral Expression, Psychology, and History and Philosophy of Education. In addition to these courses many classes are offered in pro­fessional subjects, including thorough reviews of all common school branches. Students who do not expect to enter the teaching profession may attend a Normal School in the state by the payment of a tuition fee of ten dollars per semester. Those who pay the tuition fee do not sign the "pledge of inten­tion" to teach school. Any young man or woman of good moral character and sixteen (girls, fifteen) years of age may enter a State Normal School in Washington and enjoy the privileges offered by the institution. E. T. M. WORK ACCEPTED B7 OTHER INSTITUTIONS. A large number of students have entered other institutions of learning after completing ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 their work at the Normal School, and the fol­lowing statement will give a general idea of the advanced standing granted to our gradu­ates by some of the leading colleges and univer­sities. Two graduates from our advanced courses who entered the University of Michigan received full credit for the freshman year and part credit for the sophomore year; one grad­uate who entered Oberlin College was given full credit for the freshman year and half credit for the sophomore year, and another graduate secured practically the same standing at the University of Minnesota. We are also informed that the University of Wisconsin offers special two-year college courses for graduates of ap­proved State Normal Schools. Our own State University accepts a total of fifty-six credits from Washington Normal School graduates to­ward a total of one hundred and twenty-eight required for graduation from the University. Our State College also grants advanced stand­ing to Normal School graduates upon prac­tically the same basis as our State University. It should also be added that many other excel­lent institutions have accepted grades from our institution and given full credit for the same. Many letters have been received from eastern institutions calling the attention of our gradu­ates to the lines of work they offer for advanced study. It is the steadfast aim of our faculty to make our academic work equal in character to that offered in the best schools in the land. E. T. M. POSITIONS SECURED. During the past eight years one hundred and eighty-seven different young men have attended the Normal School. Of this number, eighteen have received diplomas; five, secondary Nor­mal School certificates; seven, elementary cer­tificates; and a total of one hundred and ten have taught in the public schools of the state. While the number of young men in attendance has always been small comparatively, they have been young men of high ideals and clean moral ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 8 ---------- S The Normal Messenger characters. Never in the history of the school have our young men brought dishonor to the institution. Eight of the graduates from the advanced courses have entered other institu­tions and continued their education. In addi­tion to these a large number of other young men have made preparation in the Normal School for admission into other institutions or have taken special courses preparatory to the work of teaching. The following list indicates what our young men graduates are doing at the present time: George R. Bright—Teacher and farmer, Riffe, Wash. Chas. O. Curry—Deceased. C. H. Bowman—Principal of Schools, Lynden, Wash. Thomas Korstad—Teacher of Science, High School, Wenatchee, Wash. Martin Korstad—At-torney, Seattle, Wash. Thomas Monnett—U. S. Collector of Revenue, Su-mas, Wash. L. A. Jones—Principal of schools, Nooksack, Wash. Earl Morris—Art student, Philadelphia. F. W. Rhodes—Teacher of Mathematics, High School, Seattle, Wash. Burton Doran—Teacher, Public Schools, Skagit Co. L. A. Kibbe—Principal of Schools, Tumwater, Wash. Harry F. Raymond—Student of Music, New York City. Guy S. Allison—Principal, McKinley Building, Taco-ma, Wash. Andrew Anderson—Student University of Washing­ton, Seattle Wash. Byrd Anslow—Principal of Schools, Port Orchard, Wash. H. W. Copeland—Principal of Schools, Ephrata, Wash. Walter Nichols—Principal of Schools, Friday Harbor, Wash. Roger Williams—Principal, Ward School, Renton, Wash. OPPORTUNITIES TO SECURE WORK. During the past eight years nearly three hun­dred students have secured places to work for their board while attending the Normal School. The school has always been able to secure a place for every student desiring an opportunity to work for his board, and many young men are able each year to secure good positions where they receive cash payment for work by the hour in doing odd jobs, or receive a regular monthly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger %J salary for giving a definite number of hours of work each day. To illustrate the kind of work open to young men while attending school, we enumerate some of the different calls that have lt;jome to the office during the past few months: The janitorship of a church, at $8.00 per month; janitorship of a club house at $8.00 per month; janitorship of a business house at $20.00 per month; two routes for carriers on daily papers on commissions paying from $6.00 to $12.00 per month; place to work for board and room in family hotel; position as mailing clerk in daily newspaper at good salary; place to take care of offices for room rent, and a position to care for a private yard. In addition to these posi­tions numerous other inquiries have been made -asking for young men who will accept regular employment on Saturdays, and scarcely a day passes without calls for young men to do odd jobs around private homes. The Normal School also gives employment each year to several young men to assist in the janitor work of the buildings. Occasionally students are employed to serve as office assistants to members of the faculty. Compensation for these services aver­ages about $10.00 per month. GENERAL INTEREST IN YOUNG MEN. Seldom have the interests of the male student been fostered so well as by the Bellingham Nor­mal. Her care does not end at the class room; she follows the young man out into the world, even assisting him to secure employment dur­ing and after school days, tnd thus many a worthy student is enabled to earn an education. The Normal School also requires physical training and generally encourages athletics. She has engaged an experienced athlete as Physical Director for men, and a former Iowa football star to assist him in coaching the foot­ball team. What is vitally essential to success in athletics her faculty and student-body en­courage the games. For instance, more than half of the faculty and almost half of the •student body attended the football game be- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger tween the Normal and Bellingham High School teams November 28, 1907, and supported the team. But the care of the Normal extends beyond the material interests of the young man; de­siring that he be able to make the most effective use of his knowledge, she offers him every in­ducement to proficiency in declamation and de­bate. Besides the required training in the Department of Oral Expression and Literature, she offers an hour's credit for a year of faith­ful work in any one of the numerous literary,, dramatic, historical and debating societies. The Debating Club, meeting weekly and debating some current questions, as supplemented by forensic speeches and set orations, offers splen­did training. Moreover, the Board of Trustees offers two annual prizes in debate of Forty and Twenty Dollars. The First National Bank of Bellingham also offers a prize of Twenty-five Dollars in declamation. Any student is eligi­ble for the preliminary contests, which are held in February each year, and the victors contest in the finals in June. Last year the declama­tion contest was won by Mrs. Faith Pope, and Mr. G. S. Allison, in a brilliant speech, carried off first honors in debate. Then the faculty attempts to bring the stu­dents together and to make them feel at home. The Dormitory has been established as a social center, not only for the hundred students who-gather daily at its board, but also for the students who board about the city. Special efforts are made to entertain those students who are obliged to remain in Bellingham dur­ing vacations. The ladies of the faculty hold student receptions occasionally and the science department, combining work and pleasure, or­ganize excursions to places in the vicinity of Bellingham, rich in scientific and historic sug­gestion. To crown all, a grand excursion among^ the beautiful isles and limpid waters of Puget Sound is usually given under faculty auspices annually in June, and if the weather is good the steamer goes through the Straits of Juan de Fuca to the Pacific. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Finally, the Normal School offers many op­portunities to the student to broaden and deepen his character by social relations with a high-minded and cosmopolitan student body. Each class holds a reception annually, to which all students are invited. Student jaunts and picnics to Lake Whatcom and Lake Padden are frequent, and the students publish a monthly paper. The Messenger, which promotes the social life. J. 0'SULLIVAN. ATHLETICS. True education looks to the harmonious and symmetrical development of the various powers and faculties of the human body and soul. Fortunately it is unnecessary to cite arguments in proof of the foregoing assertion, since it is universally believed that the body needs the training of carefully directed physical culture. It is proof sufficient that the Y. M. C. A. and kindred organizations are dotting the country with gymnasiums and the people receive them gladly. While, in my judgment, much harm has been done in our schools of higher learning in overdoing the school athletics, there is a place in every school for properly regulated athletics. Especial stress should be placed upon the cultural and ethical side of education, but the bodily should in no wise be neglected. The present is an age of competition, and it is highly desirable that the student enters into competitive games—school competitions; inter-scholastic competitions; class competitions. The spirit of competition should be encouraged, since it gives vim and enthusiasm to the par­ticipants. It is the policy of the Department of Athletics of this Institution to interest and instruct the young men in those games which will likely be the ones taught to the pupils of the schools to which our young men go as teachers. The athletics of the school are under the supervi­sion of a faculty committee, which acts in con­junction with the Athletic Association formed from the student body. While membership to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger this body is wholly voluntary, yet a large per­centage of the students are members. The young men have long had a winning basketball team, that game being the one receiving especial emphasis because of the inclemency of the win­ter weather. The school is provided with a gymnasium of ample size for a splendid basket ball game. For several years the team of thia school has held its own with the best teams of the Sound. This year football was the game of the fall months. The school put out a team which de­veloped into a strong one as the season pro­gressed. It played with several high school teams in this part of the state. In the spring the attention of the athletics will be turned to­wards baseball and track events. While partici­pation in these games is voluntary on the part of the student, he is required to spent at least two hours per week in some kind of directed physical culture. Thus it is that the recreation and amusement of the student are cared for. E. A. BOND. ACCEPTANCE OF CREDITS. All students upon entering the Normal School will be granted credit for work done in other schools, provided the work has been completed under competent instructors and is approved by the credits committee of the Normal School faculty. Full information concerning the reg­ulations for acceptance of credits will be fur­nished by the Principal upon request. CORRESPONDENCE. It is probable that this bulletin does not an­swer fully all questions which many young men may wish to ask concerning the work of the school, and all readers are therefore cordially invited to correspond freely with the Principal concerning the advantages offered by the insti­tution. Copies of the annual catalogue and other literature will be mailed free upon re­quest. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Attend Kaufman Bros/ January Sale or SUITS, COATS , SKIRTS, WAISTS, 1 HATS College Brand Nobby Young Mens' Suits We give a B. S. N. S. Pennant with every $5 Purchase RED FRONT ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE BIG BANK " t Ka m We want all Normal Students to bring their checks to this bank where we will be pleased to cash them and extend any other favors possible. : : : First National Bank Corner Elk and Holly Sts. * UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY Blake Hardware Co. —WE SELL— SRORT/NG m • • • Fine, up-to-date Cutlery, Jack Knives Scissors. TELEPHONES : MAIN 35 HOME, A 435 130 East Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS College and School Emblems CLASS PINS FRATERNITY PINS Jewelry and Optical House ENGRAVING FINE REPAIRING NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S H E L F A N D H E A VY H A R D W A R E BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON WELL DRESSED FEET Have your feet dressed in the approved styles. Our winter and wet weather stock is crowded full of the most dainty and pleasing patterns, for dress or school wear. The old familiar lines, tried and proven reliable. GEO. F. RAYMOND no EAST HOLLY ST. Call and see the new Electric Chafing Dish Whatcom County Railway and LigHt Co. BAY AND HOLLY HOME B 111 SUNSET EXCHANGE 7 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS H. i. WEITT, PmMmt E. I . MONM. Cnktar HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington F a y s 4- P e r C e n t I n t e r e s t C o m p o u n d e d Q u a r t e r ly KERN'S LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES AND OYSTERS 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST Phone Main 126 Home A 738 UDNESS ERHOLM MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND PISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 Home A 552 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM F?^IC CAF-tZz K n o w n a s Davenport E. J. Beck, Prop. O. W. Neelands, Mgr. Patronage of Normal Students Solicited Dock Street . . . . BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 Home A 164 BELLINGHAM, WASH. VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WM. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B E L L I N G H A M , CUASHINOTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS Si40,000.00 This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS rA•wAwA'vA-wAWA WA AWA AWAWA Aw AWA WAWA wA AwAwAwAwAw AvA AwA wA A •A AwA Aw y J. N. S E L B Y CO. 307 WEST HOLLY ST. Keep constantly in stock full lines of ScKool Supplies BELLINQHAM. WASHINGTON RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 HOME A 119 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET I A L Carbon Panel Photos 50c. per Doz. S n d l S O r i S t u d i O Opposite GrandTneatre Phones: Main 989 A 071 BELLINQHAM. WASH. JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1908 January - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Iff J J Y PONT YOU GET A KODAK? Pictures taken now will be treasures in the future $5 to $ 1 00 COLLINS lt;£ GO. Druggists a n d KodaK FolKs Telephone Main 1485 206 Bast Holly Street H. L. Munro £. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 11G3 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN i2 Belling'Ham, "WasH. Larson's Livery Transfer Boarding, Feed and Sale Stables. Wood and Coal. Hacks at all hours. Heavy trucking. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Express and draying. Brick storage rooms. Cadillac automobiles for hire. Ambulance on short notice. :: :: :: PHONES: SUNSET, MAIN 70; HOME, A 670 W. B. LARSON, MANAGER. - 1328-30 ELK STREET Sixty Per Cent Of all headaches ate caused through de­fective eyes. Little eye defects grow to big ones if not proper­ly and promptly at­tended to. WOLL THE OPTICIAN 112 West Holly Street BELLI NQH AM. WASHINGTONPPPPP
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- 1909_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page [1] ---------- I HERBSGEFUHL. O weary gleaming sun! 0 Heaven of palest blue! E'en yet, O glorious past delights The meadow dreams of you. The last pale weary rose, Harking to Nature's call, Closes her eyes to lifer- Lets her last petal
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Show more1909_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page [1] ---------- I HERBSGEFUHL. O weary gleaming sun! 0 Heaven of palest blue! E'en yet, O glorious past delights The meadow dreams of you. The last pale weary rose, Harking to Nature's call, Closes her eyes to lifer- Lets her last petal fall. A golden decrease of color, Permeates field end wood; God's hand is in the Autumn And the works of God are good. Translated from the German of Gerok by C. * ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 2 ---------- 2 TEE MESSENGER LITERARY. "THE PIONEER." High up in the mountains, where the clouds are often beneath the snow line, a rivulet once had its birth. It came stealing ita way among dripping moss-covered rocks, and then rushed down­ward through dark canyons, to finally meet and mingle with other small streams, and when at last it reached the little valley which slumbered at the foot of the mountains, it was a little river which today is called the Sumas. Winding through the valley, sometimes through the shade of cedar groves, and between stretches of willow and alder-fringed banks, it entered a little lake which emptied into the Fraser river, as it swept onward to its outlet in the Gulf of Georgia. The valley through which the stream glides is the bed of an ancient lake. In the ages long since past, the action of the water washing the disintegrated rock from the sides of the mountains, filled its basin with a loose soil: and the seeds of the fir. f.edar, alder and maple were carried by the winds and deposited in the newly-formed land. After the seeds had germinated, a mighty forest sprang ur gt;, birds sang in the branches of the trees, the elk and deer roamed in its shade, and here also the cougar sought his prev. Sometimes fierce winds came roaring down the canyon of the Frazer. and prostrated portions of the forest. Fires then sweeping through these portions, cleared the ground of every vestige of vegetation. Then upon the bare and burned places a forest of large ferns sprang up, and so dense was the shade that neither errass nor shrub could obtain a foothold, and when the indomitable nioneer, after forcing his way through the tangled forest, saw these few open glades, he rejoiced in his heart that the home he had so long desired was found at last. Tird after a journey of many days, he selected a place to snend the night, built a fire, and prepared a scant supper, for the food with which he had supplied himself was nearly gone. In the evening he put enough wood in the fire to keep a blaze until niorning, spread his blankets under the trees, and went to rest. "Rut oh! how homesick he did feel! He thought how far away be was from home and friends, and also thought of the girl whom he had left in the East until he could prepare a home for her. But now he was far away, and might never be able to send for that one of whom he thousrht most. And while he lay there he heard in the distance the scream of the cougar, and in the tree above him, the hoot of the owl. And the wind came sighing ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER t through the trees, like the moaning of the sea, and none of these things served to relieve the loneliness and desolation. But at last he fell into a sleep of exhaustion, and awoke to feel within him a new determination to overcome all the difficulties that lay before him. He arose early, prepared his breakfast, and made ready to look about his surroundings on the rising ground which formed the western boundary of the valley, he found a dead forest in which the blackened trunks and leafless branches bore evidence of the destroying power of fire. Alders and young firs were found growing over the roots of the decaying trees. Through the wreck of the former stately forest flowed a small stream whose waters were pure and clear. After a casual survey he selected a level place near its bank and with saw, froe and axe he made great "shakes" from a fallen cedar, and before the sun sank in the west, a rude hut was finished and a roof that would exclude the rain was completed. This was his home. In the light of the setting sun he went out of the shack and stood on the bank of the stream. As he stood watching the stars fill the sky, he felt a new kind of happiness, for was he not a landowner? Did not this land from the very surface to the center, belong to him? Was he not proprietor of it by first right? The next day he explored the stream further and found it was the abode of several families of beavers. The industrious animals had built dams which caused the stream to expand into numerous lake sand pools. Here the mallard reared its brood and the bear had its home. On the north was one of the forests for which Western Washington is justly famed, and towering toward the sky were the cedar and majestic spruce. They stood so close to each other that the interlacing branches produced a constant twilight. Under the trees was a verdant carpet of moss which afforded food for the deer and served to deaden the footfall of the hunter. Going further, he found three lakes at quite a distance from each other, each containing many trout. These lakes are today known as Lake Lehmann, Lake Knudson, and Boundary Lake. On the east the Nooksack mountains frowned down upon the valley below. These mountains were separated from the Nook-sack river by a narrow belt of forest. The pioneer lived on, visiting these various places at inter­vals, and working hard to make a home. One day, while slashing trees in the clearing he heard the sound of another axe, and rushing to the spot from whence the sound had come, he found another pioneer, who had come to this wild place, in an endeavor to make a home. The first pioneer took him home, entertained ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER him at a feast of wild game, and they were friends from that day. It was not so lonely for either of them after that, for they had hunting trips and other excursions together. In a short time the pioneer had a few acres cleared, and his hut was put in better condition. One night he wrote a letter to the girl in the East, asking her to come. The next day he walked several miles to have the letter posted. Then he began to await the arrival of an answer, counting the days, figuring up the difference in time until finally one day the postmaster in the little town many miles away sent a letter by an Indian who chanced to be coming that way, and this letter said "she" was coming. He met her at the town upon her arrival, and the next morning they followed a trail for many miles through the woods to the home of the man who was both a pioneer and a preacher, and were married there, with two Indians as witnesses. Then they went home and the rude hut made of "shakes" soon pre­sented a more homelike appearance, thanks to the deft hands of the housewife. With the advent of the woman pioneer, there came a still further change in the surroundings, through a woman's love for order and beauty. Flower beds were designed, shrubs and fruit trees were planted, the house was enclosed by a fence, and with the little legacy which she brought with her, a cow was pur­chased from an old trapper who had an Indian wife, and who was a relic of the "Hudson Bay" times. One day the pioneer and his wife determined to have a picnic. They had often desired to view the country from the top of Nooksack Mountain, and in the early hours of the morning they set out, he carrying his gun, and she a lunch. They followed the stream for a little way, and the elk and deer would often be seen nearby. After a while they left the stream and went through the forest. Through tangled brush and over huge windfalls they scrambled until they reached a well beaten game trail at the foot of the mountain. Following the trail after hours of hard toil, they reached the top of the mountain, which they found covered with snow. They stood there and gazed at the beautiful scene that lay below them. Oh, how they longed for the power to describe the beauties that have been bestowed upon this earth. There are time in the life of every one when they feel that they have done a deed of heroism, and their souls will soar far beyond the thoughts of self and worldiness. The knowledge that theirs were the first Saxon feet to mark the snows of this mountain never occurred to them. Their hearts were filled with gladness that they, and they alone, should be the first to gaze upon the ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 5 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 5 scene, fairer than anything they had ever imagined. In the north, as far as the eye could reach, stretched snow-capped mountains broken only by a great gorge from whence the Fraser river flowed toward the ocean. Northeast they could see Mt. Baker. In the west lay the Gulf of Georgia, on the horizon of which a ship could be seen. In the south lay Puget Sound, flecked with its little islands. In the east rose a wild range of mountains, some of the sides of which were covered with evergreens, and all were snow­capped. In the southwest the Olympic range wound its length. From gaps among its peaks they could see a glow of light which they knew to be the Pacific. In the shadow of the peak upon which they stood lay the beautiful Sumas valley and the home which they had left that morning. As it was growing late they left this pleasant scene and began to descend. They reached homo shortly after dark, tired and hungry, but very well satisfied with, their day's recreation. The days passed. Dreary were those of winter, with its storms of snow and sleet, spring with its drizzling showers, sum­mer with its hot, sweltering days and its plague of mosquitoes. Still the work went on. His axe swung constantly, and a column of smoke and a pillar of fire rose from the clearing, which be­came wider and wider, as the trees fell beneath his blows. And all the day, except when she was preparing their simple meals, his wife was at his side piling the brush and sometimes helping him saw the great trees. A change came in their fortunes. With money sent by rela­tives in the East, a yoke of oxen was purchased, and a rude cart, made by sawing wheels from a log, and running them on a wooden axle, enabled him to haul the cedar logs he had hewn in the forest, to the site of the "shake" hut, and with the aid of his fellow pioneers, a log house, shingled with handmade shingles, was built, and with the few tools they had, a board floor was made, and their house began to assume the appearance of a man­sion in the eyes of the others. As time passed, children came to the home, and to other homes like this one, and as the children grew, school houses built of logs arose, the trails were widened into roads, an influx of settlers came, the railroad reached out its iron way, and the day of the pioneer was past. Never was a country so hard to subdue, never had settlers such obstacles to overcome. Much has been said of the heroism of the soldiers who fought for our country. The pioneers should not be forgotten, for they, in truth, were the empire builders-— the humble soldiers of the common good. MARY AGNES PERRY, ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER HISTORY OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL. Like many other educational institutions the Bellingham State .Normal School passed through a period of struggle during the early days of its history. In 1893 a commission of three men was appointed to select a site for the school. In 1895 an appro­priation of $40,000 was made for the hrst building. In 1897 the appropriation to equip the school and operate it for a term of two years was vetoed by the governor of the state. In 1899, however, an appropriation of $33,600 was made to begin the regular work of the institution. The school hrst opened its doors for the recep­tion of students on September 6, 1899. During the hrst week something over one hundred students were enrolled in all classes. The hrst faculty consisted of six teachers, but in October follow­ing the number was increased to nine, and to that number other teachers have been added until the faculty numbers twenty-six today, not counting the special teachers of music. During the first year the entire school was crowded into the basement and first floors of the main building. During that year the present library room was used as an assembly hall, in 1901 an appropriation oij $46,000 was made for the completion of the main building and the erection of the training school annex. In 1903 this annex was entirely completed at a cost of about $10,000. In the same year an appropriation of $5,000 was made for the improvement of the campus and about two acres were filled and leveled in front of the buildings. During the same summer the first wing of Edens Hall was erected as a dining hall on the north corner of the campus. In 1905 this hall was moved to its present location, enlarged and much improved. In 1907 the state made an appro­priation of $51,000 for the erection of a science annex at the north end of the main building. During the past summer this annex was entirely completed and a modern heating system in­stalled. The present buildings have cost about $210,000, and their furnishings and equipment about $35,000 additional. During the first ten years of the active work of the school a total of 1,749 different students were enrolled for regular work. During this same period the school has issued 358 diplomas, 382 secondary certificates, and 139 elementary certificates. For the past three or four years the school has made an effort to secure students for the advanced classes rather than for the classes in the elementary courses, and during this time there has been a marked growth in the enrollment in the advanced courses of study. At the present time fully sixty per cent of the enrollment is found in the Junior and Senior classes. During these first ten ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 years the entire faculty list includes about fifty names. Of the nine who were employed during the first year, five are still teach­ing in the institution. ANNE OP AVONLEA—A BOOK REVIEW. Besides the book, which is of itself justification enough, there are two reasons why we of the Normal School should be interested in Anne of Avonlea. The first is somewhat personal. The author of the book. Miss L. M. Montgomery, of Prince Ed­wards Island, is cousin of the popular primary supervisor of the Normal, Miss Catharine Montgomery. To be sure our relationship is somewhat distant, yet the knowledge gives us a warm sense of fluffing our feathers and basking in a sort of reflected sunshine of success. Another reason is that the story deals with our profession. Tt couldn't be farther than it is from a professional tract, yet it gives a hint of the inspiration needed for good teaching and a glimnse of the poetrv of our profession. It is a simple, dainty little story of lovable people, such as we count among our friends. There are no tragedies in the story. The worst characters are respectable in their wrong-doing. It if? a book full of the sunshine and shadow of a summer day, full of the fancies and dreams and ideals of youth, yet withal very practical. All devoted young teachers have at some time met and con­quered their Anthony Pye. The day in the school room and the child characters are drawn from life. "We know for we have taught their counterparts. The book reminds one of Louisa Alcott's stories: the people are real, like ourselves, the great middle class, and their problems are our daily problems. It speaks well for the ethical culture of our public that such stories as "Mrs. Wiggs' Cabbage Patch," "The Birds' Christmas Carol," and "Anne of Avonlea" are hailed with enthusiasm, while studies of the abnormal like "Marriage a la Mode," even though drawn by a gifted artist, are received coldly. Anne of Avonlea can be found in innumerable American communities, and there are multitudes of silent people, old and young, "who know." IDA AGNES BAKER. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER MY FIRST DAY IN TRAINING SCHOOL. As the Siren's song lured sailors to death, so the fame of Bellingham Normal has wooed the youth of Washington not to death but to life in the training school. Who can forget the first day there? When I, as a new student teacher, descended the stairs to the primary room, all courage took hasty flight. Faces of chil­dren loomed up everywhere. I reached the class room door. I had always thought I was the bravest of the brave. I am not afraid of the dark, I do not even scream when a mouse runs across my toes, but, alas and alack! "pride goeth before a fall" and as I entered that dreaded room I found myself bereft of all my courage. The eager expectant faces, revealing minds hungry for thought food anxiously awaiting the seed-truth I had to impart, awakened no responsive chord within me. I was shaking like the trees on Sehome hill when caught in an autumn blast; great beads of perspiration stood on my forehead; franctically I grasped my plan and after a hasty glance at it, plunged madly into the lesson. After an agonizing length of time a sounding gong told me that someone else must now go through the ordeal, and—my first day in the training school had passed into history. - A. P. J. WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE? How many of my readers have ever been taught in a rural school ? Doubtless many of you have. You, perhaps, could relate many interesting little experiences. This is one of mine: When I contracted to teach my first school I was told that it was often visited by tramps, and to be careful. Many a morn­ing during that school year I quietly walked up to the windows and looked in to be sure that the way was clear before entering. All went well, and the next to the last day had come. On that day there was to be a celebration in town and the children were all going to be there. I had decided that rather than have to make up a day I would go and work a half day and then return home. I arrived at the school about the usual hour. When I had unhitched my horse and was ready to go I picked up my books, lunch box and clock and started for the building. I unlocked the door and walked up the middle aisle. I had reached the mid­dle of the room when what should I see lying full length on the recitation bench but a man. He had his face, covered with his ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 hat. I instantly dropped what I had in my arms and with a yell for every step started on the run for the nearest house. When { had reached the corner of the school yard I turned around to see if the tramp had left. Sure enough, and on the run, too, in the other direction. After some time I mustered up courage enough to return to the building. With a club in my hand I cautiously examined every corner before I could begin my work. I have never entered a school house in the morning since that day but I have felt some fear, although I have never met with such an experience since. J- M. ORIGIN OF HALLOWE'EN. "Upon that night when fairies light On Cassili's Downans dance, And oure the lays in splendid blaze, On sprightly coursers prance, Or for Colean the route is ta'en Beneath the moon's pale beams ihere up the cove, to stray and woo Among the rocks and streams To report that night." Hallowe'en, the 31st of October, has come to have a strange significance. It is called Hallowe'en from Hallowed Evening because it is the eve before the celebration of the feast of "All Saints," a religious festival celebrated in honor of the faithful departed. Among the folk of "ye olden time" the notion became prevalent that when earthly friends celebrated in their honor the faithful departed would be near them in spirit. Thus it be­came the time of all others in popular fancy, for the universal walking abroad of the spirits—both of the visible and invisible world. Chambers says, "One of the special characteristics attrib­uted to this mystic night was the faculty conferred on humanity to detach it from its corporal tenement and wander abroad through realms of peace," very often, we think, in our modern times, to the detriment of fearful maids, hinge-swinging gates and various vehicles enjoying a quiet rest. Divination was believed then to be paramount and the gift of "callin' em from the vasty deep" was available to all who desired the privilege. Besides being a night for weird sportiveness it was also the time when lass and lad might divine whither Cupid would aim his fatal dart, for as Burns tell us: "And many lads and lassies fate Are there that night decided." ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER Traditions, which only centuries can make, have given us our modern Hallowe'en, a night on which all sprites and goblins hold high carnival. Apples and nuts are the instruments of fate. In fact, the custom of cracking nuts on that night has become so universal in some parts of the United Kingdom that it is termed "Nut Crack Night." Thus from many climes and ancient times we borrow customs left by tradition, and on the eve before All Saints' Day indulge in merry and weird frolic, test our fates, hide the gates or with the grinning Jack O-Lantern hold weird ghost parties in darkened rooms unmindful of the fact that "the spirits walk." M. S. '11. HALLOWE'EN CUSTOMS. Even in these practical, matter-of-fact, hustle-bustle times we meet people who are superstitious about dreams, number thirteen, rabbit's feet, and ghosts. At Hallowe'en time these superstitions take definite form in the shape of pumpkin-heads. On this famous thirty-first of October spirits walk the earth, shades haunt all the convenient places, spooks hide in every corner, and hob-goblins run wild. All these are really unseen friendly spirits who will give us important information about our future partners for life if we but approach them rightly and comply with simple condi­tions. If you wish to solve your heart's riddles, follow these simple recipes: Name a number of nuts for lovers and place them upon a bed of coals. If a nut jumps, the lover will prove unfaithful—prob­ably he is a man of spirits and finds conditions too hot for him. If a nut blazes and burns, he surely loves the girl who named the nut—the fires of love rage in his bosom. If both nuts named for a maid and her lovers burn together, they will be married. It is well that anxious ones performing this ceremony be provided with very dry combustible nuts and a fine bed of red coals. Go to a cabbage patch blindfolded and pull the first plant you stumble against. The amount of earth clinging to its root shows the amount of your dowry; the shape and size indicates the appearance and height of the future husband, while the flavor of the heart and stem signifies his disposition. Eat an apple at midnight standing before your mirror comb­ing your hair Your future husband will look into the glass over your shoulder. String a raisin in the middle of a thread a yard long and let two persons each take an end of the string in his mouth; who- ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 11 ---------- $HE MESSENGER il ever, by chewing the string, reached the raisin first has the raisin and will be the first to be wedded. Walk backward several rods, out of doors, in the moonlight, with a mirror in one hand, repeating the following lines: "Bound and round, 0 stars so fair! Ye travel and search out everywhere; I pray you, sweet stars, now show to me This night who my future husband or wife shall be." A face will (without doubt) be seen in the glass. Knead some cake dough with your left thumb without speak­ing a word—a single word will break the spell and destroy the hope of seeing your future husband in your dreams, after having eaten the mystic "dumb cake." Walk downstairs backward, holding a lighted candle over your head. Turn suddenly when you reach the bottom, and be­fore you will stand the wished-for one—at least, he will be there if he has any idea of what is going on. These directions have been limited to girls, not that we wish to slight the boys, but we take it for granted that only the feminine members are curious and anxious about these things. The boys need have no intercourse with departed spirits to deter­mine their fate, for its lies within thir own hands. All that is necessary for them is to ask and they shall find—out. AN OUTING. Have you ever had the opportunity to take a trip to any of the Sealing Islands of Alaska? I have, and it was a most in­structive and pleasant outing. On Friday morning of the first week in May, a party of eight started in a gasoline launch for the Georka Sealing Islands, which lie twenty miles to the south of the little town of Sitka. These islands are the last of the hundreds of little islands which dot the harbor of Sitka. Between them and Australia, eight thou­sand miles in a straight line over the Pacific, there is no land. They range in size from a bare rugged rock projecting out of the water at low tide to large tree-covered islands several acres in area. The trees are, for the most part, low, rugged and wind-twisted, and in winter the land looks dreary enough. When the spring months come, however, heavy vegetation of flowers and ferns covers the land, a surprise to any one who thinks of all Alaska being a cold and frozen northland. The inhabitants of the islands are Indians or natives. Men, women and children camp out there during the sealing season, ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER which is, as I remember, during the months of April and May. The women stay at home and take care of the camp, do the cook­ing, smoke and dry the fish that is caught, try out the seal oil, and do a little fishing for halibut, black bass and other small fish, while the men are away catching the seal. On entering the cove to the sealers' camp we saw before us a long white sandy beach, a number of sailboats, and from twenty to thirty tents snuggled in the deep wild grass under the heavy bank of tangled-trees. Smoke was rising in different places, women were moving about, busy at their work in front of the tents, and the children were happy at their play of running out in the water and racing in with the waves. It certainly was a sight not to be forgotten to see the returning sealing boats, one and two at a time, sail round the point into the cove, and row up to the beach. We came nearer and landed, and then we gathered with the children about the boats to see the day's catch and to watch the silent dark men as they deftly handled the seals. The men had been out at their work since early morning, leaving about two o'clock, and now at eight at night they had re­turned to eat and sleep and to refresh themselves so as to be up again in the morning—all their lives spent in the wonderful work of catching seals. This art has been taught to the natives by experience, patience, perseverance and necessity. It requires a skill in when and how and where, and a training which is quite difficult for the white man to accomplish. Each sail boat has four rowers and one hunter who stands in the bow of the boat with gun in hand ready to shoot the floating seal—for the seal is only caught when it comes to the surface to sleep in the sun. When a seal is seen and it is not near enough to shoot, the rowers, with the least possible noise, row away around to be between the seal and the direction of the wind, pull in oars to avoid any splash­ing that will awaken the sleeping seal, and drift noiselessly toward the seal. When within a sure shooting distance, the hunter fires, the rowers row to the seal and have it in before it has time to sink. The fur of each seal is worth about twenty dollars, and four or five seals are counted a very good day's catch. Of course there are a great many days when the sealers cannot go out on account of storms on the ocean. Luckily for us the weather promised to be clear for the next day and we were able to watch the preparations that went on for the coming day's work. Before the natives had "closed in" for the night they had everything in readiness for an immediate start in the morning. There was not much sleep for us that night. Everything was too new—and wonderful. We walked down the beach over the ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 13 ---------- !THE MESSENGER 13 rocks which stood defiant in the bay. We did not talk much—we couldn't. We watched the last pink gleam in the sky die out. Everything began to be still, except the incessant splashing of the waves against the rocks, and we could feel the night closing down. We were a mile from camp, twenty miles from Sitka, and a "thousand miles from nowhere." It did not get dark, so a person could not see, all night. I could not sleep at all, and when the wee small hours began to approach I stuck my head out under the side of the tent and watched the northern lights. The sky was one mass of flashing changing color. The streaks would flash up into the sky and seem to fight to see which could hold sway. At about half-past two I heard the faintest click of an oar and looking down toward the beach could just barely see, through, the gray of the morn, a boat headed for the point. By the time I could get down there three others had left, each crew vieing with one another to see who could make the earliest start. I watched the fifth crew steal quietly down, push the boat just into the water, then the men came back and with each other's help carried the oars, sail, guns, ammunition box and grub-box and within three minutes they were out into the bay. Thus ten or fifteen boats left. A STUDENT. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 ?HE MESSENGER THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing«j^splfefri3ii Railroad Avenue MESSENGER STAPE " Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done." C. E. STOWB. ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD - MARIE REECE ) ALICE PEACOCK J- - EDNA STAPLES ) MARY E- SEXTON MARGARET WALTON \ MAUDE WESCOTT ) ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE HENRY ROGERS) BEATRICE BAIRi Editor Associate Literary Exchange Organization - Locals Athletics }• GRACE HINMAN AMELIA PISKE ROY KNUDSON FLORENCE MCKEAN i- INA LANDON LUCY FOWLER VALE NIXON HARRY HEATH JANET EVERETT W. T. MEYER Calendar Alumni Jokes Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YBAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. IX. November, 1909 No. 2 Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men, Wisdom in minds attentive to their own; Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, The mere materials with which wisdom buils, Till smoothed and squared, and fitted into place, Does but encumber what it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much, Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. COWPER. The Messenger Exchange Editor sent out thirty papers last month to various schools, but as yet few Exchanges have been received in return. Our students enjoy reading such papers and it is hoped that many Exchanges will be hanging this next month on our line in the General Meeting Boom on the first floor. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 1 15 We think the Messenger is improving, don't you? Look at the advertisements and notice how neat and attractive they are. A business firm has complimented us on the fact that their Mes­senger " ad." yielded them fine returns for it brought their name to the attention of many outside the city. Cheery, isn't it? A little commendation goes a long way. The subject of making Sehome hill a park is again being revived. However, before that is done we are afraid it will be necessary to have a presentable "back yard," as our poetic feel­ings might be seriously injured by the sight of the worldly material at our feet. Are the students aware that we have a Students' Association at the Normal? It is an organization expressly for the school; its interests are yours, therefore give it loyal support. Attend some of their business meetings held every Wednesday afternoon and we are sure you will be agreeably surprised at the amount of work really done for the benefit of the students. The new pencil sharpeners, one in the Conversation room and the other in the Study Hall, and the new football suits for the boys tell what kind of an organization the Students' Association is. The football team is appearing in new stockings and new sweaters. They look well; now, if they will play well we shall all be well satisfied. Why is it that the class spirit is so noticeably absent? Too much spirit is wrong, of course, but don't you think it would be well if classes would be a little more enthusiastic? School life would only be happier for a little friendly rivalry. High schools and colleges the country over are noted for the spirit of their people. Are we to be behind? Seniors, Juniors and Underclass­men— wake up! A movement is on foot in our city that few of us "on the hill" are acquainted with but one which (if we know anything about it at all) will hold our attention and have our entire sym­pathy and co-operation This movement is the anti-saloon move­ment. Consider what it would mean to us as students to have local option in our city. For one thing it would mean safer streets, and there is no thoughtful girl going down town by day or by night (and by the way, she goes very little at night because of certain conditions in town) who is not sensible of what this ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER means to her personally. It would mean that the boys of the Normal would be open to fewer temptations. It would mean that parents would be much more willing to let their boys or girls come to Bellingham to obtain a schooling; for thinking parents consider carefully the environment of the school to which they entrust their children. It would mean the in-rushing of good citizens with families to educate and the filling up of our Normal to its doors and thus widen its scope of usefulness. Hurrah, we say, for the new order of things and for the men who are going to carry the banner of righteousness to victory with their votes! ORGANIZATIONS. The Thespian Dramatic Club has reorganized this year with a membership of fifteen. The following officers have been elected: President Hilda Musgrove Vice President W. T. Myer Secretary Ada B. Campbell Treasurer Rossae Elzey Program Committee Nellie Finch, John Laraway, Harriet Clouston The first program consisted of dramatic readings by each member of the club. The club plans, this year, in addition to regular dramatic work, to study plays and playwrights. This is a broader work than has heretofore been attempted. On Friday, October 15, the Alkisiahs gave their first regular program of this year. The first talk was given on the "ordeals of club work," and another on the theme of the work for this year, which is "The Ancient and Modern Grailers." The work will commence with a thorough study of the grail as it comes to us in aU the old legends. The first program on this subject will be given within two weeks. The Young Men's Debating Club held its third regular meet­ing Thursday, October 14, with a large number of the Normal boys in attendance. The half hour's parliamentary drill was entered into with an enthusiasm that was enjoyed by all present. Following the drill came the regular program of the evening ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 which consisted of a debate on the question, "Besolved, That fur­ther emigration of the Japanese to America should be restricted.'' Those upholding the affirmative were Messrs. Stinson and Trim­ble;, for the negative were Messrs. Stults and DeMerchant. The debate was close and hotly contested, but the judges finally ren­dered a decsion in favor of the negative. Choral Club. Under the direction of Miss Moore the Choral Club has com­menced work this year with unusually bright prospects. The club has been reorganized with a membership of about twenty-five, and owing to the large number of excellent voices some splen­did work is expected. Preparations for the annual concert will be made immediately and the club will also be heard in special numbers from time to time during the year. Officers have been elected as follows: President, Miss Ina Landen; vice president, Miss Nora Haffley; secretary, Miss Vida Van Cleave; treasurer, Miss Edna Staples. Y. W. C. A. An interesting meeting was held October 14 in the Society Hall when Miss Bailey, superintendent of Snohomish County, gave a talk on Sunday observance and tithe giving. The subjeet was made very enjoyable and instructive through illustrations given from Miss Bailey's personal experience. The cafeteria opened for work Monday, October 18, under the direction of Miss Fowler. The room in the basement is a pleasant one and well fitted with tables for the purpose. The cooking at present is done in the domestic science department, but it is expected that a stove will be installed in the near future which will enable the work to be handled more easily. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. Members of the Students' Association (which ought to mean all of our students, of course) may not realize the extent of the financial responsibility resting upon the Board of Control and the care which is exercised to guard against loss. Eealizing that money or property value to the extent of several hundred dollars is at nearly all times interested to its several appointees, the ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 18 ---------- 18 TEE MESSENGER Board this year is instituting the plan of putting the Business Manager of the Messenger, the Storekeeper, the Bookkeeper- Treasurer and the Athletic Manager under bond, the last to the amount of $200, the others in the sum of $500 each. This insures absolute safety of the funds and property of the association and a business-like settlement with each of these officers at the end of the year. Did you know that out of 400 students there are about 120 who do not belong to the Students' Association ? This is essen­tially an organization by and for the students, and if we make, it successful and as helpful to us as it was intended to be, we must all pull together and boost. The Board of Control consists of the president, Miss Edna Lawrence,- vice president, Mr. H. Studebaker; secretary, Miss Hilda Musgrove, and two student representatives, Miss Ethal Nichols and Mr. Stultz, all chosen from the student body, while the faculty is represented by Miss Hays, Miss Cribbs and Mr. Deerwester. This Board of Control meets every Wednesday at 4 P. M. and carefully goes over any business pertaining to the association such as the allowing of bills, etc., and discusses any plans which may further and enlarge the usefulness of the association. For this reason the board asks that any student who has any matter which he wishes brought before the association to be present at one of these meetings and place it before the board. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 ATHLETICS. On Wednesday, October 13, the Normal football team lined up at the Fair Grounds for a practice game with the Bellingham High School. This game was arranged by Mr. Bond in order that the team might get acquainted with the different plays be­fore entering a match game. The game was hard fought, although time was taken at intervals to coach both teams upon the points of the game. The score was 10 to 0 in favor of the Blue and White. The Normal's first match game was played October 15, with Sedro-Woolley, at that place. The line-up was as follows: C, Odle; R. G, Reid; L. G., Myer; R. T., Tremble; L. T., Rogers; R. E., Krause; L. E., Copenhaver; R. H., Niles; L. H., Studebager; Q. B., Richardson; F. B., Copenhaver. The Normal team showed its superiority in open plays, making a number of gains in forward passes. The score stood 6 to 2 in favor of the Normal until the last forty seconds of the play, when Niles and Copenhaver were disabled, materially weakening the Normal back field, and allow­ing Sedro-Woolley to make their first touchdown. The game ended with the score 7 to 6 in favor of Sedro-Woolley. Mr. McCoubrey, our athletic manager and star tackle, was unable to play on account of illness. The next game on the Normal schedule is with the Belling­ham High School, on the 23d of this month. This will be a hard-fought contest as the high school will, no doubt, try its best to recover lost honors. The Seniors have elected Miss Abbie Johnson, a last year's player, as their manager. They practice on Friday afternoons at 3:05. Seniors come down and see what your class is doing. The Juniors have as their manager Miss Mary Ellen Sexton. They practice at 4:00 on Fridays and will welcome all Juniors who come to help. The Fourth Years have as their manager Miss Verna Boyd and they practice every Wednesday at 3:45. Every Fourth Year student is urged to be at every practice game. The Second Years have Miss Phebe Read as their manager. They will practice every Thursday afternoon. As yet the First and Third Years have not been heard from. Hope to hear from you soon. Remember the Kline Cup is at stako. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE ME88ENGEU CHAMPION GIRL BALL THROWER OF AMERICA. LIZZIE ARNOLD Of the Bellingham State Normal School. In the whole range of athletic contests from "putting the shot" to boxing and endurance tests there is not one in which woman has not entered and made records. But along about the time Abel was a boy, man began scoffing at a "woman's throw" and has persisted—not without reason—in his derogatory re­marks. Not so long ago, physicians came to the rescue of the gentler sex and demonstrated that it was impossible for a woman to throw like a man on account of the physical structure of her shoulders. This being so, long distance throwing records by women have not been numerous nor remarkable. It was also about Abel's time that the adage came into being—'tis the excep­tion that proves the rule. Miss Lizzie Arnold, a student in the elementary course of the Bellingham State Normal School, in open competition on the A. Y. P. Exposition grounds at Seattle in the early part of October ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 21 ---------- TBE MESSENGER 21 proved the exception and in making the proof covered herself, her home city and the Bellingham State Normal School with glory. She made a throw of a few inches over 209 feet and it is said that this throw is farther than any recorded throw of a woman. Miss Arnold is about 16 years of age, has superabundant vitality with an innate love for sports and has practiced throwing since early childhood. After her achievement in Seattle, and in recognition of it, a game of baseball was played in Bellingham, the proceeds being devoted to the purchase of a watch and chain which were publicly presented to Miss Arnold. At this game she made several exhibition throws and beat her Seattle record by about two feet. For the purpose of comparison, it may be stated that the longest throw on record, made in competition, was made by John Hatfield, a renowned fielder of twenty-five years ago, when he threw a regulation baseball a distance of 399 feet. Later, in a game, he made a throw so remarkable that his fellow players measured the distance and found he had covered 407 feet. But Hatfield was a man of splendid physique and in the prime of manhood. The throw of Miss Arnold, under all the conditions of sex, age and weight, with nc preliminary preparation—her entrance in the contest being incidental—is quite as remarkable as Hatfield's feat, and the Bellingham State Normal students take pride in it. CALENDAR. October 1—Miss Hogle and Mr. Romine chaperoned Fourth Year party. October 4—Explosion in chemical laboratory; Mr. Stultz's ' hair on fire. October 5—Musical program in assembly. October 7—Athletic field announcement. October 8—Reception commemorating completion of Annex. October 9—Rain! No picnic. Dormitory boarders ate pickles, wienies and beans. October 10—Ditto. October 13—Faculty dress up and entertain at Baker Hotel in honor of visiting superintendents. October 14—Mr. Burroughs, Miss Bailey and State Superin­tendent Dewey address assembly. October 15—Cafeteria opens. Second Years entertain First Years and High School students. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER October 16—Football game with Sedro-Woolley. Score 7 to 6 in favor of Sedro-Woolley. October 18—Junior girls study management of men in psychology. October 19—New boy. October 20—Who has those Browning books? October 21—Y. W. C. A. receives new members. Mr. Romine and Mr. Patchen attend. October 22—Senior reception. Examination in Senior history methods class turns out to an hour devoted to study of class yells and songs. Thanks, Dr. Mathes. October 23—Football game with B. H. S. called off. October 29.—Dormitory girls entertain faculty and them­selves with Hallowe'en party. October 30—Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin gives first lec­ture on Lecture Course. LOCALS. A card addressed to Dr. Mathes was received on October 8th, bearing the information that Coach Goodell of Entiat High School brought his eleven to Wenatchee and played a game of football with the team of that city. Goodell's well trained eleven put the pigskin over the goal four times. At the close of the game the score stood 22 to 2 in favor of E. H. S. The card also stated that 1909 class reunion of B. S. N. S. was held in the evening. Those present were Roy Goodell, A. D. Foster, Erma Misel and Sadie Camp. The faculty entertained the visiting county superintendents with a reception at the Baker Hotel. Although the affair was, strictly speaking, a "talk-fest," and gave the lady members of the faculty a chance to wear their prettiest gowns and look their sweetest, a musical program was one of the enjoyable features of the occasion. Mrs. Deerwester sang. Her second number, the dainty "Snowflake," was particularly good. Mr. Lara way won enough plaudits to turn his head with his effective interpretation of Schumann's splendid song, "The Two Grenadiers," followed by the tender little gem of Lassen's " I t Was a Dream," trans­lated from the German. Miss Hays has gotten out a neat Note Book on Phonics, which will be much appreciated by her classes and those who want a short syllabus on the subject. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 Senior Reception. The Senior class of the B. S. N. S. gave their annual reception to the faculty students and friends the evening of October 22. A program was rendered which consisted of the following num­bers: PART I. Orchestra. Address President Ethel Nichols Monologue Lillian Tapping Solo John Laraway Class song Crimson and Gray Orchestra. PART II. Play:—"When Love Is Young." Characters: Polly Starr Ethel Agan Dick Martin Royal Nilcs Mrs. Martin Vida Welbon Mrs. Starr Grace McLaren Orchestra. "Oh, Mary, did you see the Senior Class Pin?" "I just saw one. Miss Landen designed them and they are certainly the thing. The class say they like them because no other class will have a pin just like theirs for they own the die. It is diamond shape with a little notch cut out of each side, has the raised letters B. S. N. S. and '0 in the center. And thank goodness it's one class that didn't put enamel on its pin." A new clnb has made its aunenrance in the citv. to be known as the "Twentieth Century Club." It is composed of the leading educators of the city together with business men and women who are interested in live topics. The club was organized early in October, when Professor Deerwester was elected presidnt, and Miss Nellie Gray, secretary. At the last meeting, which was in the nature of a banauet. a naper WRR read bv Sunerinten dent Cave on "The Bulwarking lt;^f American Institutions by Civic Training," after which discussion was open to all the members. At present, the membership num­bers fifty-nine. The club will no doubt play an important part in educational matters of the city. The reception given bv the trustees of the school on October 8th, was an enjoyable affair. Speeches were given by Judge ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER Neterer, Mr. Edens, Senator Ed. Brown, Miss Carpenter and Dr. Mathes. After the short program the entire building was given over to the inspection by the guests, inasmuch as the affair was to celebrate the completion of the science annex and thus of the whole building. This event marks an epoch and period of re­markable growth of the Normal School, of which we all are justly proud. The Smith heating plant that has been on exhibition in the hall for the past week is designed for use in the small schools. It is claimed that in addition to heating, this plant will also ven­tilate the room. This system of heating is used throughout the country and it comes to us very highly recommended by some of our own superintendents. Miss Bode, superintendent of Pacific County; Miss Engle, superintendent of Island County; Miss Sweeney, superintendent of San Juan County; Miss Marsh, superintendent of Wakiakuin County, former students of the B. S. N. S., were here during the state convention of county superintendents. The attention of the students is called to the fact that two new pencil sharpeners, the gift of the Students' Association, have appeared for their use, one in room 17 and the other in the study hall. These fill a longfelt want of the student body, especially of the girls who are prone to cut their fingers. Judging from the number who daily make use of these labor-saving devices they are very popular already. The news that Elbert Hubbard was booked for an engagement at Beck's Theatre was good news to Bellingham folks as well as Normalites. A goodly audience greeted the speaker as he seated himself upon the stage in a rather eccentric fashion before beginning his lecture. His subject was a broad one—"The March of the Centuries" —and for a time Mr. Hubbard traced the race from its earliest origin; he outlined the march of progress of the human race up to the twentieth century. Towards the close of his lecture Mr. Hubbard digressed from his subject to indulge in pleasantries, and his audience departed in a good humor with themselves and the world, if not impressed with a sense of having quenched their thirst at the Pierian Spring. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Say, did you go to the Senior Reception? If not, why not? Of course it rained barrels, but it takes more than Washing­ton mist to quench the enthusiasm of a bunch of Bellingham Seniors, and if there was plenty of standing as well as sitting room when the program was pulled off, of course it was the most "exclusive" of the elite who filled the seats. There was music of course, music by the orchestra, and it was the kind that gets into Presbyterian feet and makes them want to "cake-walk" the straight and narrow way, instead of moving along decorously, as good church members should. Then there was a most entertaining monologue by Miss Tap­ping, who demonstrated herself an actress of no small parts, and was attractively gowned to boot. Mr Larraway sang "The Two Grenadiers" in excellent style; but say what you please about classic music, it takes a rattling good "coon-song" to bring down the house, and Mr. Larra way's encore did that. There must have been a ventriloquist hid "behind the arras," judging from the spirited accompaniment (with Mrs. Morath at the piano) and the number of inquiries after the performance regarding mysterious squalling pickaninnies and crowing roosters. But the crowning touch was the play, and the dramatic critio lays down his pencil in despair while endeavoring to hit upon appropriate adjectives to adorn his commentary upon the dear bewitching get-ups of the scheming mammas, whose dramatic ability ranks alongside that of Ethel Barrymore and Ellen Terry. Grace George and Marie Doro might well look to their laurels when a rising star like "pretty Polly's" prototype appears on the horizon with her ingenuous charm; and a gallant Niles is forging his way to the throne set apart for matinee idols like William Faversham. If there was an unsatisfied feeling in the spectators when the devoted stage manager, Mr. Clifford, drew the curtain, it was like that of Oliver Twist—they wanted more. There was "more" upstairs—ice cream and wafers and get­ting acquainted, and more music by the band, and more cake-walks and two-steps—I should say not. It had to be a stately promenade, in spite of what the Seniors are reading in Browning, that it is just as bad to want to do a thing as to do it. And then they all put out the lights and went out on the wild wet, watery way towards home. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER For many years it has been the custom of the Lecture Course Committee of the Normal to provide a course of entertainment for the students and citizens of Bellingham. The course of the last two years has been strong. The committee this year is prom­ised better attractions than ever before. Indeed the cost this year will be something over two hundred dollars more than that of either of the two preceding years. The committee duly appreciates the help and patronage of the students and of the people of the city during the past years. Last year there was a general expression among the students that more music was desired. Acting on the expression the com­mittee has contracted for three musical numbers instead of two as heretofore. The numbers offered for the coming year are as follows: Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, October 30. The Grand Central Concert Company, November 10. Laurant, the Magician, April. Mme. Langendorf, a Metropolitan Opera Singer, November 30. Edward P. Elliott, Eeader. Odessa Sterling, Pianist, January 7. The committee was a little unfortunate last year in regard to the dates. Two dates came just when school closed for vacation, one at Thanksgiving and the other at Easter. This year the dates were carefully considered so that this difficulty would not arise. We promise the students and patrons of the course an ex­cellent opportunity to hear the best on the market. The county superintendents had a convention in this city the 13th, 14th and 15th of this month. The meetings were held in the Normal building. County superintendents were here in full force. Not one county in the whole state but was represented. Bookmen also were present. The halls and building were full to overflowing with visitors. Subjects that came up for discussion were Directors' meet­ings, When shall they be held and how conducted? Teachers' meetings, how can they be made valuable to all concerned? How often shall the superintendent visit schools? What can be done for the betterment of the rural school ? The apportionment of the state fund; The best books for teachers' reading; Eighth grade examinations; the grading of papers, and How often text books should be changed. Last week, Miss Hillis had as her guest Miss Hopkins, Student Territorial Secretary of the Y W. C. A. Miss Hopkins met with ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 the cabinet of the Normal Y. W. C. A. and later spoke at the city association. The cooking classes have been enjoying trips to the P. L. F. clubhouse, where a demonstration of cooking is being given. Miss Olive Kale enjoyed a week-end visit with her parents at Everson. Miss Ethel Nichols was delightfully surprised by her mother and sister Vesta, who came from Lopez Island to spend a few days in Bellingham. Mrs. Nelson Troyer of Astoria, Ore., was the guest of Miss Hedwig Utzinger last week. Miss Dietz's mother came up from Bremerton to spend Sun­day. It is rumored that Mr. Meyer will soon be able to be on time for manual training, as he is making a clock. Misses Vida Van Cleave and Marguerite Wilson entertained a select party, after study hour Wednesday evening. Bostonian refreshments were served. Mr. McCoubrey, our athletic manager, is sick in the hospital with typhoid fever. We are glad to say that it is not a very seri­ous case and that Mr. McCoubrey will be out in several weeks. Mrs. McDaniels was one of the many Normalites to visit Seattle during the last week of the fair. During the recent meeting of the county superintendents the students were fortunate enough to hear several very delightful talks. At assembly, Miss Bailey of Snohomish County, Mr. Bur­rows of King County, and State Superintendent of Schools H. B. Dewey, gave the students a great deal of encouragement and advice. Miss Mattie LaMar spent a Sunday at Burlington. Miss Mae Hartman spent the week end at her home in Kirk-land. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Miss Montgomery, the primary superintendent, assisted at the Teachers' Institute which was held in The Dalles, Ore., the first of the month. Miss Gray and Miss Hayes spent Saturday and Sunday in Seattle. Miss Leila Allen, who is teaching in Mount Vernon, spent the week end with her sisters here. Miss Christine Hemmingsen had the pleasure of a visit from her brother last Sunday. Miss Janet Everett left for her home in Everett last week. Hillhurst, Wash., October 18, 1909. Mr. W. T. Myers, Bellingham, Wash. My Dear Sir:—Enclosed find an order for 50 cents for sub­scription to the Messenger. I just received a copy of the first issue. It is the best copy I ever read. I congratulate the staff for their excellent work. Yours sincerely, C. J. STORLIE. MUSICAL GOSSIP. Recital. The first of a series of students' recitals Miss Moore is plan­ning to hold during the semester was given at the regular assem­bly period in the Auditorium, on Tuesday, September 27, and Te-vealed the presence of considerable musical ability in the student body this year. Miss Egbert played the charming Scarf Dance, by Cecile Chaminade, the distinguished woman composer. The number makes large demands upon the performer's technique, which de­mands Miss Egbert met most creditably as well as acceptably. Mr. Laraway followed with a spirited sailor's song, and ra-sponded to an enthusiastic encore with Carrie Jacob Bond's exquisite little gem, " I Love You, Dear." Mrs. Morath was at the piano as accompanist, appearing next with a rendition of Edouard Schutt's popular valse. Papillion D'Amour and the dainty Dolls' Dance by Ed. Poldini. By request she added, as an encore, an original composition entitled "Kinniki-Nick." It is a bright intermezzo, with a minor finale, admirably adapted for orches­tration and was well received. Miss Laube sang the well-known favorite sacred number, "Just for Today," in which her voice was heard to excellent advantage. This closed the program. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 29 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 29 These recitals will be welcomed as a pleasing departure from the routine of school work. The citizens of Bellingham were afforded an unusual oppor­tunity of hearing opera in the engagement of the company giving Cavalliera Rusticana, Mascagni's masterpiece. A number of Nor-malites availed themselves of the rare privilege of hearing the enchanting Intermezzo in F in its operatic setting. Anniversary Program. The celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Bellingham Normal School is done justice to in some other column, but since it is the Musical Editor's duty to chronicle all musical doings within these walls and on the campus (including college yells) be it known that there was music interspersed among the ad­dresses of the evening. Mrs. Morath of the Junior class opened the program with Beethoven's Twelfth Sonata, one of the most pleasing concert numbers of the great composer's work. The well-known Moonlight Sonata of Beethoven's was most effectively rendered by Mr. Stark of the faculty, with the unusual, feature of an accompaniment by two pianos, the parts of which were admirably sustained by Mrs. Mathes and Miss Bateman. The Mozart number, Ave Verum Corpus, was of particular interest to the student body because of the excellent ensemble work displayed by the two young sisters, the Misses Duval, who, with Mr. Stark and Mr. Mcllheny of Bellingham as first and} second violins, handled their bows most creditably, showing care­ful training and painstaking effort. Mrs. Mathes and Miss Bateman were at the two pianos. The generous and prolonged applause indicated a desire for "more" on the part of the audience, but encores were not in order on account of the length of the program. ALUMNI. Alice Tiedge, secondary, is teaching at Doe Bay. Blanche Knight is on Orcas Island, teaching. Grace McNeil is teaching at Friday Harbor. Blanche Day has a school at Lake Samish. Charles and Flora McWilliams, former Normal students, are attending the Bellingham High this year. Louise Schnieder is resting up for next year's work at her home in Portland. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Miss Ida Charroin, '03, has the seventh grade in the Fair-haven High School. Miss Florence Sears, '03, is at the Fourteenth street school, Southside. Marian Yeatman is teaching at Burlington. Freda Uhlmann at the Fairhaven High. Miss Sadie Mallahan, secondary, is spending the year at her home in Bellingham. Amy Moyer is enjoying her work at the Larrabee school. Ruth, Sears, secondary, is teaching in Lynden. Lena Dodd, '06, and Luella Whittaker, '06, are both teaching at the Boeder building. Edna Wapples, '06, is at the Lincoln teaching the fifth grade. Anna. Gooch is teaching at the Larrabee, Lillian Carleton at Arlington, and Letitia Wallace in Snohomish County. Mable Caufman has the fifth, seventh and eighth grades at Belfast. Annie Hall is teaching near Coupeville. Ada Randall has a school at Pacific City. Mr. Beal is principal and has the higher grades at Maple Falls. Cecil Cruikshank has the lower grades. Hazel Horn has charge of the primary department at Roslyn. HUMORXSQUES. THE SOPHOMORES. Hurrah! hurrah! for the dear old class! We'll be true to the very last You may laugh and even say They're hardly organized today— Wait till nineteen fourteen rolls around And you'll find us there to stand our ground With colors bright and tears a few, We'll bid farewell to the Seniors new. Tis the Sophomores have the spirit, Why, the rest of you aren't in it, And we aim to reach our goal If it prove to be the far north pole. We'll be ever loyal to the school, Live right up to every rule, And when at last we leave the Normal We hope our going will not be formal. Mr. Eomine (in Palentalogy)—This is a baby devil fish. Miss M. McConnell—Isn't it a dear. Mr. R.—Last thing to which I'd think of applying terms of affection. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 31 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 31 Miss Hogle—Construct a square around a circle. Brilliant Jr.—Do you want a round circle? In Geog Class—Mr. Bpley, explaining an experiment—"I always use a rubber band here as it hugs tighter." General titter. Mr. Epley—"A hit bird always flutters." Miss Baxter's examples in grammar: 1. This is a MAN. 2. This is my MAN. Teacher was telling her class stories in natural history and she asked if anyone knew what a groundhog was. Up went a little hand waving frantically. "Well, Carl, you may tell us what a groundhog i s ." "Please, ma'am, it's sausage." Dr. Mathes (In Hist. Meth., naming original thirteen colonies) —That young lady, what is your name? Miss M.—New Jersey. Mr. Patchen (in teachers' meeting)—I was young once my­self. Jesse Trimble's receipt for happiness: Take a hall that's dimly lit, A pair of stairs where two may sit; Of music soft—a bar or two, A waist the size to be embraced, And lips rose red to taste; And if the lips are soft and sweet, You'll find your happiness complete. Mr. Johnson—Say, what is classic music, anyway? Mr Niles—"Why, don't you know? It's—ah—well?—don't know as I can exactly describe it, but it's tunes you can't whistle. Sweet Young Thing at Senior Party (conversation buzzing fortissimo)—O. Mr. Laraway, that was a perfectly dear thing you started to sing! Why didn't you keep on? J. L. (modestly, piu pianissimo con grazia)—I was afraid I was disturbing the conversation. S. W. T. (dolce)—Oh, that was too bad! You weren't a bit. Why is Miss Kanter's room like a counterfeit dollar? Because Mr. Moodie can't pass it. ---------- Messenger - 1909 November - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Miss Sperry—Give the principal parts of the verb shoe. Miss A.—Which one, to shoe a horse or to shoo a chicken? Junior—How old must a person be to have hallucination? Mr. Deerwester—A Junior in the Normal. Mr. Bever—How did the Medieval people get around the strict marriage laws when the wanted to get rid of their wives? Miss Hinman—They killed them. Mr. Bever—Who were some noted Friars? Mr. Hogan—Adam Bede. In the History and Method Class: Dr Mathes—I shall take your papers with me to read on the train. Prof. Wilson (of E. S. N. S., who was visiting the class)— Yes, take them along for light reading. Miss Gildersleeve (in Psy. II.)—Don't you think that the tem­perature of a child could be raised several degres by sending him to the principal's office? Mr. Moodie (to Mr. Patchin at the Trustees' reception— Isn't it time we were going? Mr. Patchin (looking at the glass of punch in his hand)— T want a spoon (pause) to eat this punch with. I am thankful that the Lord Had a "pony" put on Noah s scow. This creature is the kindest one Of all those remaining now. Most zealously he has fought for us In recitation's trials; Ah! ah times he has won for us "The teacher's happy (?) smiles." Little bather or cost is he! And he's as kind as kind can be; He's never dull or fails at all A willing servant to us all. He's not handsome as to looks, So we shove him under books, But we love to know he's there For he frees ns from our care.PPPPP
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- 1907_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington December, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [i] ---------- State Normal Schooll BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: School
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Show more1907_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington December, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [i] ---------- State Normal Schooll BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: School year opens September 11 , 1907. Second quarter opens November 18, 1907. Thanksgiving vacation—Nov. 28-Dec. 2,1907. Holiday vacation—Dec. 20, 1907-Jan. 6,1908. Second Semester opens February 3, 1908. Spring vacation—April 3 to 7, 1908. Fourth quarter opens April 7, 1908. Annual Commencement—June 11, 1908. «J New classes are organized each quarter. Full new program is offered for the second semester. « New Dining Hall offers an attractive cul­tured home for young ladies. Completion of the new science annex will provide excellent laboratory facilities for all science work, in­cluding laboratories for drawing and manual training. «J Certificates and diplomas may be issued at the close of any quarter of the school year. Students may enter in September or Februa­ry and find tegular work. Expenses are reduced to the minimum. Il­lustrated catalogue will be mailed free. E. T. IIATHES, Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM. WASH. 20 Per Cent Discount On entire stock this month. All goods marked in plain figures. R e d u c t i o n s are made at time of purchase. ALL HOLIDAY LINES ARE INCLUDED For Modern Hethods in Showing lien's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Hart, Schaffner flarx Clothing for Hen CLOVER BLOCK The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PHONE MAIN 2231 BlRNEY GOODHEART Snrgery, Diseases of Women and X-Ray Work a Specialty Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg Residence Residence Phone Dr. Goodheart—Both Phones Dr. Birney Main 146 Main 1072—Home A 102 Sunset • Ioffice gt; M a i n l634 Automatic • ( °fficf' A $41 Sunset. J R e s i dence, Main 2889 Automatic . j Residence, A 942 24-25 DAYLIGHT BLOCK, ELK STREET DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted. Office Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, - WASHINGTON DR. KIRKPATRICK SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN SUNSET BUILDING Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone Main 3243 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Home A 835 Res. Telephone Main 943 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms 313-314 Sunset Bldg. WASHINGTON ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BELLINGHAM HEIGHTS PRESCRIPTIONS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED When You Are Sick Enough To demand the attention of a physician you certainly need t h e help that only t h e best drugs and medicines will provide. Bring your Prescriptions here and that is the kind you'll get. GRAHAM MUNCH OWL PHARMACY „ „ „ _ _ /Sunset, Main 556 Free Delivery J-HONES. 1 Home, A 556 Anywhere Anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE MAIN 3074 BEIXINGHAM, WASH. Phone Main 3203 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Main 975 Lighthouse Block Residence Home A 862 Office Phone, Main 985 Home A 471 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTED HANN PHOTOGRAPHER SUNSET BLOCK Corner Elk and Holly. Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Blevator at Holly St. entrance BellingHam, Washington MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 2 0 Per Cent Discount For Ten Days we will give the above discount on every piece of goods in the house. This includes a complete line of Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, Watches, Clocks, and Fancy Novelties, Gold and Silver Headed Umbrellas, Etc., Etc. GEO. E. LUDWIG Watchmaker and Manufacturing Jeweler Telephone Main 770 311 West Holly Street Bellingham, Wash, TH K CAVE Good Candy is made fresh daily at The Cave, 1240 Elk Street TRY OUR BITTER SWEETS W. O. MORGAN. PROPRIETOR Handkerchief Centers and Linens, Exquisite Handkerchief Laces, Beautiful Ribbons for Opera Bags, Bretteles, Corset Covers and for many other Useful Gifts. IN FAOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN "ART ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS +*ww%*%s% THE LEADER Fall's Smartest Fashions in Women's Wear. FROM the Fashion Centers of the world we have gathered the most complete stock of Women's Wear­ing Apparel ever shown by a Bellingham store. Our showing of Women's and Misses' Tailored Suits, Skirts, Coats, Rain Coats, Waists, Cos­tumes and Millinery, is representative of the best thoughts and ideas of the most renowned Fashion Designers. It is extensive and varied as becomes our great Ready-to- Wear Section, where the largest business in women's apparel centers. No matter how high you place your fashion ideas, nor how acute your economical ideas may be, it is only natural that "The Leader," in its position of pre-eminence, should and will meet them in a manner most gratifying to you. We invite you to come and see the show. »%^%%%'% ^%^%^% %%**/»%*/**3 J. W. ROE R. LAMONT Telephones, Main 130 Home, A 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE LAMONT, Props. Home Furnishers Complete Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. t Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 | { Home A 202 5 { 1207 Elk Street BEUJNGHAM, WASH. J MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. Tr^e JVIoden? Hardware Store Phones: Pacific Main 25 Home A 225 BELLINGHAM HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR , WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. OHAS. O. TURNER. MQR. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1907 LITERARY DEPARTMENT. (By Inez Wyman, A. D. Foster.) THE KILLARNEYS OF WISCONSIN. Many of us have seen the sun set on Men-dota; watched the moon playing in the dancing waves of Monona, and enjoyed the pleasure of Geneva. But for one who loves nature in her more primeval beauty, these scenes are dim­med by those of the rustic Waupaca Chain of Lakes, " t h e Killarneys of Wisconsin." The beautiful group of fifteen lakes, situated about forty miles northeast of Lake Winne­bago, is not only interesting because of its pres­ent beauty, but for its geological past. The lakes owe their origin to the glaciers, whose handiwork is in evidence in the surrounding vicinity, for the terminal moraine made by the last, or Wisconsin, ice sheet is only some fifteen miles to the west. As the disappearance of the glacier was not effected by one uniform re­treat, small terminal morains are found at sev­eral intervals, one of which forms a row of hills running in a north and south line just south of two of the larger lakes. The adjacent surface is generally level, with the lake basins dropping abruptly below, but above this plain, large, isolated hills with comparatively flat tops and steep sides rise to a height of one hundred feet. The term chain has been appropriately ap­plied to the lakes. The main part comprises nine lakes, each having an area of not less than ten acres. The largest. Rainbow Lake, contains one hundred and forty-six acres and has the greatest depth, ninety-five feet. They are all on the same level and are separated only in name, being connected by narrow channels, which are passable by rowboats, and a few of them by small steamers. The most romantic of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger these passageways is Indian Crossing, the old historic ford, which joins Round and Columbia Lakes. On the western side, Beasley's brook connects a chain consisting of four much smaller lakes with this main one, and the re­maining two of the fifteen lakes, Drake and Miner, which are connected with each other, but not with the chain proper, lie just to the east. The shores are steep, and those of the smaller chains are separated from the water by an in­tervening belt of grass and tamarack swamp. This invasion of the water's edges, accompany­ing the accumulation of vegetable mire on the bottom, gives to the water of some a peculiarly black appearance; others have a dull gray ap­pearance owing to their marl bottom. Despite the smallness of the lakes and the limited sweep of winds, the waves and currents have modified the shores, for the exceptionally sandy character of the plains has made erosion at their base comparatively easy. But the cut­ting back has nowhere been sufficiently rapid to expose any surface bare of vegetation. Aside from their physiographical interest, there is a peculiar fascination about them, for in rowing the half dozen miles necessary to tra­verse the entire extent of the principal chain, there is an ever changing field of view. High banks contrast with the low; here the dense forest reaches to the water's very edge, and one may pick the pine cones from overhanging boughs, as he passes; there a clearing has been made by the destroying ax, and the meadow or the cornfield come down to the water. Imagine the autumnal picture presented by the shores. Nearby is a maple, touched by King Midas' hand, standing out in bold relief against the scarlet of its mates and the somber red of the many oaks. Beside these are the yel­low leaves and white stems of the birch trees and the green of the conspicuous, towering pines. It is in this beautiful retreat that the summer sunbeams early find their way to the dewy graces, brush away the dampness; then go to wake the sleeping water lilies. One by one the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 snowy petals unfold until they look like a fleet of fairy ships, with sails half furled, riding at anchor in their quiet harbor, while here and there a yellow cousin appears among her fairer companions. In this spot, the botanist's hand has left the green lilypads to tesselate every bay and inlet at will. The placid surface of the water reflects "the sky and the wood in their mimic vault, and occasionally the image of a bird or the soft, watery outline of a cloud float­ing silently through the sunny hollows.'' Turn again the leaves of fancy. It is winter. Ice is upon the lakes, the ground is covered with snow, and the pine boughs are laden with its beautiful whiteness. Now and then a squirrel jumps from tiee to tree, and here and there a rabbit is seen scurrying away to some safe hid­ing place. Whether viewed in autumn, in summer or in winter, one is silenced by the rustic beauty of the scene; and surrounded by this silvan soli­tude, he recalls Bryant's words: "The groves were God's first temples, ere man learned To hew the shaft and lay the architrave, And spread the roof above him—ere he framed The lofty vault, to gather and roll back The sound of anthems, in the darkening wood, Amidst the cool and silence, he knelt down And offered to the Mightiest, solemn thanks and sup­plication." —CORA E. BURR. Extracts from a letter by Miss Ida Baker to the Girls of the Alkisiah Club: October 21, 1907. Broompin Hall. Dear Girls: I am still strenuously resting at Broompin Hall, but as the time draws near for me to go out into the world again I think of you and want to talk to you. I said out into the world, for Broompin Hall is ten miles from a road, half a mile from my nearest neighbor, in a clearing of several acres, walled by the silent, black forests, its only noise the perpetual arguings, bickerings and chatter-ings of Little Deer Creek, at the foot of my clearing. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger I know nothing of what the world is doing. The neighbor who packs for us, and lives a mile away by the trail, some times takes or leaves letters for me in my post box, that is, a cigar box nailed to a tree just where Broompin Hall trail leaves the main trail. None of the little wild denizons of the wood are ever curious about them, not even the mice. But there are few papers; they are too heavy to pack gratis. My daily news items would run something like this: How far has the clearing fire burned during the night in that big log? Has my clover seed sprouted? How many potatoes were there in that last hill? What fine, tender heads of lettuce there are! I 'm using my last can of cream. Just finished tacking a beautiful comfort. The wrens made me a visit today and I sacri­ficed a tin can, nailing it up in the woodshed, to tempt them to live here. Is my washing, that has been out for three days, dry? Made a cake, without eggs or milk; took the recipe out of my head, which is a dangerous thing to do in town. Miss B., my neighbor three miles away, came to visit me and said the cake was good. There is a beautiful new moon and it floods my clearing at night, peeping into the black shadows of the forest walls. This morning, when I went to the creek to wash potatoes, the blue incense from my clear­ing fire hung above the brook, apparently pinned there by the trunks of the tall white alders and all shot with the morning sunshine. It is like doing kitchen work in a picture gal­lery, accompanied by the anthem of the waters. There are frosts at night and the ground steams in the noon sunshine. I grubbed out two square yards of soil today. At that rate, how long will it take me to get an acre under cultivation? My nasturtiums are blooming, and my roses .are growing ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 And so on and on, there is no limit to the news items for my bulletin, but you will not find them in the daily paper. The other day I almost met my Waterloo. There was a long dry hemlock log near my back door. A log of reasonable sizes, for I judged that back logs cut from it might be handled by a woman. One end rested across a root. With the cross-cut saw I cut off the jut­ting end with ease. But then came the long part resting on the ground and root. I knew it was likely to defeat me, and tried to push the log over the stump again, but it was immovable. I saw plainly that by the time I was half through that log its own weight would change the line of at ever so little, but enough to bind my saw. If I could place a prop under it tight enough to keep it straight I would be all right. I could see beautiful angles and lines and ma­terial for problems right there before me, but I failed in the Squeers test. Knowing it, I could not go and do it, for I tried to put under the prop. I pulled and pushed and rolled and tugged and—kicked, but to no purpose. I sat down and studied on the subject of levers, and tried again. The saw grew bigger and heavier every time I moved it. If my neighbor, the big Swede, had "been there he could have broken that log's back and been guiltless of any knowledge of angles or levers. I grew discouraged in doing my own clearing and burning and hired the Big Swede to help me. So our Hercules took up the labor and I brought wood and water and cooked the meals. I had a three-course dinner cooked over a fireplace. The days are so short that dinner served at six sent him homle in the dark. So he made himself a torch. He made a bundle as big as my arm and five feet long of long cedar splin­ters, tied them together in several places, then lighted one end in my fireplace, stood his burn-, ing torch at my table while he found his gun and hat and tools, and then, with his flaming torch on high, plunged into the blackness, light- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger ing the gray branches for a little space about his big frame. It was a pieture that seemed to me to belong to past ages. I. A. B. A VISIT TO FAIRYLAND. This was not like Eva's visit, where the imag­ination takes one off to worlds unknown and brings up golden visions of a perfect abode, where nothing but imaginative beings can live. Oh, no! this was real; in fact, too real at times to be entirely comfortable. This happened at the Fairyland skating rink a few Saturdays ago. A crowd of jolly Normal students conceived the idea of going down and enjoying an hour or two on the skates. Consequently, at the ap­pointed hour of 10 o'clock, the manager of the rink was confronted with about twenty-five students with skates to be put on. With all expediency he soon had them ready to spin off. Some were there who were much more ex­perienced in other affairs of life than in the sen­sational exercise of skating. These were puz­zled as how to get on their feet and out on the floor. There being a few gallants present this difficulty was soon removed, and all, experi­enced and unexperienced, were soon moving. Such movements as were made by various would-be skaters to retain their equilibrium, would have brought laughter to the most solemn countenance. Gracefulness was not at first con­sidered, but self preservation was. As one girl asked, "will we get hurt if we fall?" Her question was answered immediate­ly by the sudden movement of her feet in a for­ward direction with such velocity that a reclin­ing position was her only refuge. Her next in­quiry was to know what had happened. She took a short rest, but was on the floor again shortly after. Over in one corner of the rink one fellow was going through maneuvers not much different from the Highland Fling, but he didn't con­tinue, his feet were carried forward and his hoad back. Then he got up and did it right over. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 One young fellow was successful in assisting the ladies for a time, but presently he failed. He was skating with Blanche when something happened; we didn 't know what, but heard her say, '' Oh, I fell down; how humiliating, and I a Junior!'' Just opposite we heard from a ten­der Freshman, " I 'm down, too, wherever they class me." Over on the opposite side of the room Charlie and Grace were serenely gliding along and as they came past we heard her remark, "Mr. Petheram, you're a beautiful skater; I'm sorry I didn't find it out before." At this period of the game was noticed a member of the Class of '07—now teaching at Friday Harbor—strenu­ously laboring to make his speed more rapid and his actions less ludicrous. He was soon taken in charge by Dorothy Hughes, who dem­onstrated her ability to steer him on to smoother courses. Then there came a short delay in prog­ress, caused by a tall Normal fellow who had lost a skate and lay sprawling on the floor. He had but few minutes to grieve, as Sadie came up and for the remainder of the morning made his way easier. As they later left the floor he was heard to remark, "How glad I am that we have so many Normal girls to come to our re­lief." As the hour approached 12 most all were well satisfied with the morning's pleasure, and when Mr. Leavy reminded them that it was almost bell time at the dormitory they soon dis­persed. We have heard since that some of the party have made other visits to the rink. They are evidently learning. A. D. F. f ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger SOCIETIES. (By Louise Walker.) SCHOOL DIRECTORY. THESPIAN DRAMATIC SOCIETY. President—A. D. Poster. Vice-President—Belle Crews. Secretary—Alice Pence. Treasurer—Leon Cory. Sergeant-at-Arms—Roy Goodell. Critic—Mrs. Nettleton. YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. President—M. A. Thompson. Vice-President—A. D. Foster. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr. Boose. Seargeant-at-Arms—Walter Knapp. Critic—Mr. Bond. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. President—Roy Goodell. Vice-President—Charles Petheram. Secretary and Treasurer—Louise D. Walker. MUSICAL CLUB. President—Cora E. Burr. Secretary and Treasurer—Lura Jayne. Leader—Miss Moore. ALKISIAH CLUB. President—Veda Forrest. Vice-President—Pearl Stanton. Secretary—Jennie Deichman. Critic—Mr. O'Sullivan. Y. W. C. A. President—Cora E. Burr. Secretary—Olive Kale. Chairmen of Committees:— Finance—Beth Shoemaker. Membership—Agnes Morrison. Bible Study—Dollie Jennings. Devotional—Ethel P. Revelle. Missionary—Grace Barrett. Social—Clara Tarte. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 SENIOR CLASS. President—Louise D. Walker. Vice-President—Beth Shoemaker. Secretary and Treasurer—Grace Hedger. Sergeant-at-Arms—Gertrude A. Peterson. B. B. Manager—Mazie Moore. Class Teachers—Mrs. Nettleton and Mr. Thompson. JUNIOR CLASS. President—A. D. Foster. Vice-President—Mr. Swartz. Secretary—Maude Wescott. Treasurer—Ruby Marston. Sergeant-at-Arms—Mr. Clarke. B. B. Manager—Margaret McDonald. Class Teachers—Miss Hogle and Mr. Epley. FOURTH-YEAR CLA8S. President—Amelia Kesterson. Secretary and Treasurer—Charlotte Claud. B. B. Manager—Emlie Chabot. Class Teachers—Miss Sperry and Mr. Bond. THIRD-YEAR CLASS. President—Pearl Stanton. Vice-President—Harriett Mendenhall. Secretary and Treasurer—Lura Jayne. B. B. Manager—May Call. Class Teachers—Miss Beebe and Mr. Forrest. SECOND-YEAR CLAS8. President—Harvey Smith. Vice-President—Edna Smith. Secretary and Treasurer—Jennie Deichman. Sergeant-at-Arms—Jesse Trimble. B. B. Manager—Anna Hall. Class Teachers—Miss Moore, Mr. O'Sullivan. FIRST-YEAR CLASS. President—Earl Forrest. Vice-President—George Allen. Secretary—Ruth Priehard. Treasurer—Miss Seeley. B. B. Manager—Ruth Harmon. Class Teachers—Miss Cribbs and Mr. Romine. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLI NGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. IRISH Co., lt;^m%M%i gt; 1311 Railroad Avenue EDITORIAL STAFF ROY GOODELL Editor-in-Chiet ETHEL REVELLE - - Assistant Editor-in-Chief INEZ WYNN Literary A. D. FOSTER . . . - . - Literary LOUISE WALKER Societies N. DAVENPORT Athletics HELEN LINDEN Locals CLARA TARTE Alumni LEON CORY . . . . . Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the first of every month. All copy must be in the hands ot the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. VII. DECEMBER, 1907 No. 2 EDITORIAL. There is at present a great need of a student organization in the school. The Athletic Asso­ciation is the only student organization we have, and this comprises comparatively few of the students. What we need is an association of which every student is a member. This association should govern all matters pertaining to the student body, i. e., The Mes­senger, Athletics, and should provide means for different kinds of amusements and pastimes. That students need diversion from their daily grind of school work is a conceeded fact. But if one is not fond of basket ball, no diversion is now offered. We should branch out into dif­ferent fields of amusements. A movement like this cannot be accomplished by any one society or organization, but must be done by organ­ized effort of the student body. With a com­paratively small fee from each the desired re­sult could be obtained. A small sacrifice on the part of each would mean much for all. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Football in the future will absorb the atten­tion of the student body during the fall months. The team did not make a startling success this year, but it must be remembered that we had only two or three seasoned men at the begin­ning of the season, and that a few of the twelve candidates had never seen the game played. The season's work, however, has been far from a failure. The football spirit which had been in a dormant state for three years was awakened. Considering that a great many of this year's team will return next year, also that a great deal of new material will come in, the Normal next year will have a "scoring machine," which will hold its own with any school in its class. The students, since returning from their Thanksgiving vacation, are busy wearing the "turkey smile" and counting the days till Christmas, ATHLETICS. (By Noah Davenport.) For the first time in three years the Normal has had a football team in the field. The fol­lowing schedule has been played: October 26—Normal, 0; Mt. Vernon, 17. November 9—Normal, 0; Anacortes, 18. November 16—Normal, 0; Bellingham, 27. November 29—Normal, 28; Blaine, 0. When the boys started football this year it was with no intention of winning many games, but it was intended to start a football spirit which will grow and grow until the Normal shall get enough young men into the school to start a winning team. We started with no coach and barely enough men to form the eleven, and no one to buck against: The result was, since some of the players had never seen a game, that the team was not drilled for sledge-hammer work. and they ran too much into individual playing. The first two games ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger taught the boys that individual playing would not win games. The best coach in town was* secured after the Anacortes game and in four days the team turned out against the Belling-ham High School, played them a game, which has not been surpassed for interest on the local gridiron this year. All the city papers compli­mented us highly. Our Normal blood being now up we went out to look for Mt. Vernon and Anacortes. They were nowhere to be found. Practice was kept up daily, but neither prayer nor entreaty would coax these two high school teams out of their holes. In short, neither team would play us another game. Then, on the 29th of November, we taught Blaine football to the tune of 28 to 0, and we are anxious to show those other teams the same trick. Next year we are going to have a football team that will win. To Mr. O'Sullivan is largely due what success we have had, and in a large measure what we are going to have. Mr. 0 'Sullivan is a football enthusiast whom we all appreciate, and we take this method of thank­ing him for his efficient help and encourage­ment. BASKET BALL. The Normal basket ball team is going to be heard from this year again. Since the football season has ended practice has begun, and the boys, profiting by their last year's experience, are getting down to hard and fast work. A schedule including all the prominent teams in the western part of the state is being arranged, and they expect to bring in a good string of scalps. The Kline Cup contests are going merrily on. Every afternoon may be heard the delightful screams of basket ball girls mingled with the treble of the referee's whistle. Four games have been played. The Freshmen won from the Sophs, but lost to the Third Years in the next battle. The Fourth Years lost to the Juniors, but won from the Seniors. Many are- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 the conjectures as to who will win out, but nothing can be told at present. All classes are taking time to go into the thing right and many exciting games are assured before the contests ^lose. ALUMNI. (Clara Tarte.) Miss Julia Fritz, '04, is teaching at Friday Harbor. Miss Mabel Wright and Miss Mary O'Laugh-lin are teaching near Chelan. Miss Grace Mansfield, '07, is a teacher in one of the Tacoma schools. Miss Bessie Stanton is teaching at Wahl, "Washington. Miss Leslie Hankins is teaching in Rockport, Washington. Miss Ada Meyers, '07, is teaching in her home school at Shelton, Washington. Miss Jennie Byington is teaching on Sam-mish Island, near Anacortes, Washington. Miss Beatrice Armour is now living in Bill­ings, Montana. Miss Ida Crooks is teaching at North Yakima. Miss Winnie Childs is attending Vashon Col­lege. Miss Grace Heaton is teaching near Seattle. Mr. Raymond Montgomery is a student at Pullman College of Agriculture. Miss Edith Watson is attending the Seattle High School. Miss Mary Kline was married this summer. Miss Margaret Rosenfield is teaching at Col-ville, Washington. Miss Nellie Leonard has returned to her home in Michigan. Miss Lola Records, '07, is teaching in her home city, Everett. Miss Lois Pebley is teaching at Deming. Miss Alice Gilbert is teaching at Ferndale, and also with her is Miss Bell Comstock. Miss Annette Chase was married this sum­mer to Mr. Clifton Burworth. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Miss Maud Plummer is teaching in Skagit City, Washington. Miss Daisy Allison is attending the High School at Orting, Washington. Miss Margaret Clauston is teaching at Pleas­ant Ridge, Washington. Miss Carrie Smith is studying music at the University of Washington. Miss Effie Tuck is attending the Bellingham. High School. Miss Beulah Eaton is teaching at Oak Har­bor, near Coupeville, Washington. Miss Cora Conner is teaching at Van Horn, and Miss Selma Beckstrom at Bothel. Miss Blanch Willy is at her home in Tacoma. Miss Hulda Musgrove is teaching at Sultan, Washington. Miss Frankie Frescoln is teaching near Lake Whatcom, Washington. LOCALS. (By Helen Linden.) THE JUNIOR'S SPREAD. The night was growing darker, another day had flown, The Normal stood across the way, dark, gloomy and alone. But everything was ready, the room in perfect trim For the Soph'mores' swell reception, down in the Normal Gym. Arranged around in boxes, golden pumpkin pies, The kind that mother used to make, look good to Junior's eyes So quickly they are summoned from near and from afar, All joy, anticipation, no sad hearts here to mar. 'Twas only in the evening before the guests were there, One lonely little Soph'more, blue eyes and soft brown hair Was left to guard these dozens of luscious pumpkin-pies. And how she stared when Juniors dropped in as from, the skies. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Alarmed she turned, and flying ran wildly up the stairs, To tell the stronger class-mate this sad state of affairs. Alas! Alas! Sweet Annie, the warning came too late ±or far across the campus the pies were borne in state. Oh, how the Juniors feasted, to each a half a pie, When disappeared the last one, each heard a'happy sigh. 'j.ne cream just meant for coffee, was thick as thick could be, They drank it down with relish, and shouts of bois­terous glee. Least said about the apples, 'tis better left untold, They surely needed rip'ning before e'er were sold, But children, don't be worried, the Juniors never would Rebuke for such a trifle when the rest was all so good. That night the Soph'mores reveled 'til after twelve, it seems, While restless tossed the Juniors in weird and troubled dreams. So if you see a Junior with anger in his eye, And wish to see him smiling, just mention "Pumpkin Pie." —A JUNIOR. Miss Evangeline Burns entertained a few friends Halloween night. We are sorry to report thati Miss Nellie Shrum has left school and returned to her home in Monroe. An Eighth Grade Boy—"Is some one dead In your family?" Second Year—"Why do you ask?" Eighth Grade Boy—"Be cause of the red and Mack colors you are wearing." Miss Gray entertained the members of the football team and a few others at dinner Sat­urday, November 16. Mr. F.—"Good morning, Miss —" Miss —.—"Don't speak to me; I flunked in arithmetic." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger The Third-Year Class gave a surprise party to their class teacher, Miss Beebe, the evening of November 15. The affair took place at the home of Miss Grace Tremain. Roy is a good boy?" We all enjoyed the program whieh the Seniors gave us in Assembly. The Juniors espe­cially, for they decorated the Assembly, having learned in advance of the expected treat. Never-mind, Seniors, it was well done. Clara Eason visited with Mary Lea Pember-ton Saturday, November 16. Her many friends were glad to see her. A Night Owl (passing the dormitory)—"Say, I wonder how many 'kids' stay in that place?" Dean (sotto voice)—"Just 43 'kids.' " The Fourth-Year Class had a party in Society Hall. Saturday evening. November 23. Mrs. Revelle has been visiting her daughter at the Dormitory. We all enjoyed the talk which Dr. Mathes gave us about his recent trip. Mr. Forrest ought to make a good judge (even at a Baby Show). Winifred Walter and Louise Miller enter­tained a number of friends Halloween night. A good time was reported. Mr. Forrest, illustrating why we should be careful not to drop our (s) in a word: "God help (s) them that help themselves." The Seventh and Eighth-Grade pupils and assistants are to be complimented on their suc­cess of the "County Fair." Many Normal stu­dents attended and paid marked attention to the fortune-telling ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS What Shall I Give? We've a store full of useful articles that will be appropriate as gifts. A few thoughts to their consideration lessen greatly the difficulty of your deciding; more than this, it really will be a pleas­ure to us to show these goods and help you. Handkerchiefs In this line we are particularly strong. We've many dainty, out - of - the - ordinary s t y l e s . New hem­stitched edge, embroi­dered border style; some have cross bar centers; some have embroidered figures in the centers. 15c, 20c, 25c to 75c Special Reduced Prices on all Suits and Long Coats, etc. Among these suits are the prettiest styles of the season. Reliable Kid Gloves, N e c k w e a r , Pretty Linen Collars, Jabots, Combs, Purses, Belts, Fine Hose. All are acceptable presents. Kaufman Bros. College Brand Nobby Young Mens' Suits We give a B. S. N. S. Pennant with every $5 Purchase RED FRONT ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE BIG BANK Bellingham Wash. We want all Normal Students to bring their checks to this bank where we will be pleased to cash them and extend any other favors possible. : : : First National Bank Corner Elk and Holly Sts. UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY Blake Hardware Co. —WE SELL— SRORT/NG Fine, up-to-date Cutlery, Jack Knives Scissors. TELEPHONES : MAIN 35 HOME, A 435 130 East Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS College and ScHool Emblems CLASS PINS FRATERNITY PINS BEREN8' Jewelry and Optical House ENGRAVING FINE REPAIRING NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 8HBLF AND HBAYY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON WELL DRESSED FEET Have your feet dressed in the approved styles. Our winter and wet weather stock is crowded full of the most dainty and pleasing patterns, for dress or school wear. The old familiar lines, tried and proven reliable. GEO. F. RAYMOND no EAST HOLLY ST. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS H. J. WELTY, Pruldint F. J. WOOD, Vfce-Fmidtnt E. B. M0R6M, Cithltr HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington P a y s 4- P e r C e n t I n t e r e s t C o m p o u n d e d Q u a r t e r ly KERN'S L E A D I N G C O N F E C T I O N E R Y IN T H E C I TY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES AND OYSTERS 105 W. Holly Street BEIvLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST Phone Main 126 Home A 738 UDNESS ERHOLM MARZ FRANK M E A T , POULTRY AND F I SH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 Home A 552 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM BEOK OAFE Known as Pavenport E. J. Beck, Prop. O. W. Neelands, Mgr. Patronage of Normal Students Solicited Dock Street . . . . BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 Home A 164 BELLINGHAM, WASH. VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WM. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. WIRTH, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BELLINGHAM. KASHINSTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS St^O.OOO.OO This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WW W W W ? ? ? ? f ? ? ? f ? f f f ? ? f ? ? f f f ? f f f J. N. S E L B Y CO. B. S. N. S. Penant-Calendars for 1908. HOLIDAY GOODS Now on Display. 204 WEST HOLLY ST. BELLI NGH AM, WASHINGTON RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 HOME A 119 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL. PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET Xmas Photos SPECIAL Carbon Panel Photos 50c PER DOZEN Cabinet Photos our Specialty. S a n d i s o n S t u d i o °pp°siteGraHdTheatre Phones: Main 989 A 071 BELLINGHAM. WASH. JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 December - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS A FEW CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS By COLLINS lt; CO. LET US HELP YOU OUT THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON FOR LADIES FOR GENTLEMEN Perfume, Kodaks, Candy, Fountain Pens, Brushes, (Parker) Kodaks, Set of Brushes, Leather Purses, Shaving Sets,. Hand Bags. Cigars. Telephone Main 1485 206 Bast Holly Street H. L, Munro • E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN ts BellingHam, "WaaH* Larson's Livery Transfer Boarding, Feed and Sale Stables. Wood and Coal. Hacks at all hours. Heavy trucking. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Express and draying. Brick storage rooms. Cadillac automobiles for hire. Ambulance on short notice. :: :: :: PHONES: SUNSET, MAIN 70; HOME, A 670. W. B. LARSON, MANAGER. - 1328-30 ELK STREET Sixty Per Cent Of. atl headaches are' caused through de­fective eyes. Little eye defects grow to bite ones if not proper­ly and promptly at­tended to. WOLL THE OPTICIAN 112 West Holly Street BELLI NQH AM, WASHINGTONPPPPP
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Show more1911_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Cover ---------- V i / ^ * '^'X'^s^SS*^^^ ^ S' "v;. Messenger March, 1911 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS START YOUR OWN ACCOUNT If you do not have an account with this bank, start one, even though it is small. We are interested in your success and business welfare. We want to help you to the very best of our ability. Come to us for advice. You are welcome to ask questions freely and Consult us as often as you wish. . . . It will be a pleasure to us if we can be of assistance to you . . . . . . . First National Batik Capital and Surplus - - $300,000.00 (jprajgjjyjnijDjj^ ENGBERG Bellingham's Prescription Expert Headquarters for Kodaks We Develop and Print Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings F - R E E D E L I V E R Y | Engbe*g's Pharmacy | Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. PhonesM224-A 224 j | 121 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest • Welcome to Spring • The Largest Line of Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear Apparel for Spring on the Coast is shown at Montague McHugh this season MONTAGUE McHUGH **S$SS?ggr iMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4AAAAA44^ MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGE=DODSON CO. Clover Block Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER We are now Exhibiting Advance Spring Fashions in Women's Tailor-Made Suits, Lingerie, Dresses, Afternoon and Reception Gowns, After­noon Dresses, Ladies' and Misses' Coats •T« • gt; » gt; Attention is directed to the fact that the fashions shown in this establishment are exclusive, possessing features of individuality. Prices most reasonable : : : BUiMSfiillGMIalJ^ Byron Bros*' Grocery T K G ttorc\e of lt;Soo«$ Qualify Your fRoney B^cfe if You We\r\f if 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A 682 £I!R3llMBn^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Come in and examine our full line of "CENTURY MUSIC," in­cluding all the standard compositions, vocal and instrumental 1 0 c . A C O P Y Our Complete Catalogue mailed upon request free of charge How about that purchase of a new piano or the rental of a second-hand instrument H a t t C l 4 W d l S P i a n O CO. 1326 Commercial Street Bellingham's Only Local Piano House Phones Main 64—A 664 13is Elk Street Washington Market Dealer in The Well-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johnson Bellingham, Wash Jt*JtKit;taKrtaH gt;i}ta*Stlt* gt;t#rtaa»}ttt*K*H#art# gt;tKKrtK}trt*KrtrtXXXXX X X xx xx 1 THE NEW STORE in everything * x x £ except location j£ X X X X X X X * X * X x x NEW GOODS Departments rearranged * x x x Still demonstrating that you x J* MTI n l w n v s r\n hf»t.fftr at . . «t X can always do better x « x x x I T H E FAIR I x 5 x « X * KXXXJt gt;t gt;t«XXXStHXJt gt;tXX gt;tJtX gt;e gt;t gt;«JtSt gt;eXXXXJtXJt gt;tXJtX gt;tXXJ«StX gt;t gt;eXXX gt;C ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10a Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. aaai V Street Home A 471 B 02a CHAS.L HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTED M a i n 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist "Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305,306, 307 Exchange Block - -- Bellingham, Washington • m T H E R E X A L L S T O R E ^A Blight Days afC Kodak Days. Now is the time to get ready to make pictures. We can supply your every want • THE OWL PHARMACY « « • * • • «• C U T P R I C E D R U G S J pHOI«s{M*in 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. O. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk a n d Holly, Bellingham, Wash, MAIN 2 68 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rpoma 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 Firat National Bank Block Home A 86a r5e^3€Y FLORAL ©O. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Maimer 1319 Dock Street -,.. Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For the newest and most up-to-date ideas in PHOTOS *~ HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building, Corner Elk and Chestnut Streets SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL GLASSES HAPNER'S GROCERY Successors to IOWA GROCERY New Quarters, Cor. 11th and Harris YOUR l'VIRO^AGi: IS SOLICITED Phones: M 1829 - - - B 216 DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . • Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . • Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes In the city GRIM ST ED SHOE CO. 2S ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG GOLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS At! fcir^s of fReifvH© Clock CJee^mg $1.00 A l ^ rm Clocks 5 0 c. Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash THE STAR CREAMERY If you have any Irish blood in your veins you will want to entertain your friends March 17th. Order your ICE CREAM from the Star Creamery. WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE-NEW WHITE GOODS NEW LACES NEW EMBROIDERIES NEW SUITINGS NEW FOOTWEAR 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. HlU. MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: ^ 1 26 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 GFI NE CONFECTIONERY 1 Phones, Main 180 B180 SUN DRUG COTY coR.RLwiMi ijuMjjp •wwr.imifgfoy WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUO STORE The Best Stock in the City CHAS. W. PEASLEE ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STOP II READ THIS II We make a specialty of CORRECT PHOTO­GRAPHS for Schoo'ls and Colleges. Don't decide until you have seen what we have to offer. Best work at lowest prices. NOTE—We make the latest style of FIRE­PLACE PORTRAITS ON POST CARDS Tfpe Gfosaft Studio »" Dock street WIL.BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Home Phone A 166 Pacific Phone Main 2883 MULLIN ALSOP Real Estate and Insurance BROKERS Resident Agents NORWICH UNION Rooms 220, 221 FIRE INS. SOCIETY and Exchange Building MECHANICS TRADERS INS. CO. Bellinghem, Washington Fresh Schoolday Lunches . , When class-room work has left you tired, a dainty luncheon is required; and things that you enjoy the most are things spread on delicious toast— made on an ELECTRIC TOASTER. One of these Electric Toasters can make toast faster than the average gathering of Normal girls can eat it. Makes toast for about i-ioth of a cent a slice. See one in our Salesroom. Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. PIKE BLDG. : : BEIXINGHAM ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS This is the Place You Get What You Want PURE FRESH g ^ f Mfegh. OANDIES J. N. SELBY CO. 207 West Holly BOOKS AND STATIONERY Here is doubtless the best place to outfit students for the Second Semester. They are always glad to see us Headquarters for Spaulding's Baseball Goods The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OF Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham .. Sa\ gt;e Jvlorjey or) Stjoes .. The new spring styles in shoes are here—the short vamps—the high and low heels—the new velvets and suedes—all the new kinds and frills of the shoemakers' art, and best of all, the price is extremely low. We have marked our spring goods closer than ever before— you get better shoes for less money. You'll find our values better and our prices less than elsewhere. Buy your next pair here. : : : : : : : : G E O . F. R A Y M O N D RELIABLE FOOTWEAR 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Long Values—Short Profits Out Success Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors Upstairs - - - Red Front Bldg 129 Holly Street West Phone Main 98 Empire Poultry Fish Market E. J. DUBOIS Butter, Eggs, Oysters, Poultry and Fish : : Incubators, Brooders, Poultry and Stock Remedies Bellingham - - - - . . . Washington "Everytning in Printing that is Good" S. B. IR/SH a. CO. Priiptipg :: Epgraviipg Liegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue . . . Phone Main 282 Notary Public Established 1889 ALLEN CAMPBELL Insurance, Real Estate, Loans Dealer in City and Farm Property Phone Main 366—A 251 1322 Dock Street, Bellingham /?. N. RALMERTON 1308—12th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, BTO. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The New Style News Pretty as the Spring Flowers All the New Spring Suits and Coats and Waists are in and an imposing show they make. . . . - But I want you to SEE them. You cannot get any idea of them from any mere description. - - . - Any day now we shall be glad to show you all the stunning gar­ments, from the skirts at the modest prices around $5 to the elaborate costumes at $75. Of course you may not want to buy quite this early, but you surely will enjoy looking. . . . . M r d. B. WAHL £f ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THB BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., PrintingcjS5@^5»i3ii Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. "We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Philomathean - ANNA CONMEY Boys Debating Club - J. G. DAVIS Students' Ass'n, MINNIE BURROUGHS Y. W. C. A. - - - HELEN FINCH Choral Club - FLORENCE CHARROIN Calendar - - - MARGARET STARK MARIE RYAN FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT MARY RIORDON Literary LORAINE SHERWOOD Class E d i t o r s - Senior GERTRUDE MCDONALD Junior - FLORENCE ORNE Freshman - MOSIE ODLE Exchange J. G. DAVIS Athletics - LEW GREENE Art Editor FLORENCE iPLUMB Alumni - VIOLET JOHNSON Organizations— Alkisiah - JESSIE JEANS Joltes | Business Managers']f v TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. March, 1911 No. 6 "If you have faith, preach it; if you have doubts, bury them; if you have joy, share it; if you have sorrow, bury it. Find the bright side of things and help others to get sight of it also. This is the only and surest way to be cheerful and happy.'' The Students are pleased to note increased interest in the Students' Association. A part of this was aroused by the special Assembly in which Faculty and Students gave speeches drawing the attention of the Students toward the Association's good work. The Students' Association has made rapid advancement this year under the leadership of President Frank W. Whipple. The Asso- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER ciation is something one should be proud to co-operate with in being a member, furthering the interests of B. S. N. S. by so do­ing. If you are not a member, you are one of the few. Join the rest of us—the large majority—and be one of the Students' Asso­ciation. "Never in the history of the Normal School has girls' athlet­ics been so dead," is the words of the Girls' Athletics' reporter. There was great promise at the beginning of the year of having some good stirring Basket Ball games. But our expectations are met with disappointments. There is still over a quarter's time in which it is hoped that we shall enjoy some rousing Basket Ball games. • The Messenger is trying to print good readable material. AVe have asked your help in this and most of you have responded loyally. Every month we regret the lack of poems and jingles, and this month we wish to ask you especially for these. It is a pleas­ure for us to ask you, because we are sure of your help. These last few months we desire to keep The Messenger up to its stan­dard. We can—if you will help us. The Messenger is pleased to print in the Alumni notes of this issue a letter from Miss Statira Biggs. Miss Biggs is a graduate of our School, Class of 1900, also a graduate of the University of Washington. She is now taking a law course in the University of Chicago. Miss Gottlieb will lecture April 7th on "Porto Rico Through a Kodak." The lecture will be illustrated with 140 stereopticon views, and will be given in the University Hall, at the Normal. Tickets, 25c; students, 20c. The lecture will be in the form of a trip over the island, such as tourists make, and is said to be most interesting. Wishing to fill a long-felt want in our School, The Messenger always ready to fill any need, fancied or otherwise, has decided to open its columns to the Students and Faculty for a special line of advertising. Accordingly in this issue appears a list of the wants of different individuals. From time to time others will appear, which we hope will add to the enjoyment of our readers, if not to that of the subjects of our squibs. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 THE MUSIC OF LAKE WHATCOM. On moonlight nights, when light clouds drift loosely across the dark blue of the sky, and the wood is dark and leaves shiver and moan, and creepy night-things stir uneasily, then it is that from over the lake there floats a sobbing, melancholy wail, that rises and falls, loud and soft, with the flutterings of the breeze. It is the death-song of an Indian tribe, subdued and softened by the murmurings of the blue waters of Lake Whatcom. The Indians tell of this with awe and bewilderment struggling in their faces. In the early days an Indian band, the Nooksacks, roamed the forest between the Nooksack River and Lake Whatcom. A small, peaceful tribe they were, led by their old chief, Nooktas. Nooktas had a daughter. Valley Flower, bright-eyed, fleet-footed and will­ing; the prid lt;? of the old chief and the people of her tribe. Valley Flower loved a youth,—an Indian youth,—tall and straight and bronzed, but he belonged to a different tribe, ene­mies of her father. Son of the chief of the Stick-Samish, was he; a large and fierce tribe, who often took the warpath from their own tenting grounds, on the Samish Flats, and warred upon their weaker neighbors. Their old chief was wroth when he learned of the love of his son for his enemy's daughter, and he cast him out of the tribe. Then was there wailing in the tents of the Stick-Samish, for Eagle Feather was well-loved, loved for his endurance and ability in their tribal sports and for his fierceness with the enemy. So Eagle Feather sang his farewell song and straight and proud went from the lodge of his father. Swift he went, and came to the tent of his loved one; and Nooktas received him into the tribe and made him leader of his band. Now Eagle Feather knew of the hatred between the tribes and knew that soon his people would fall upon the Nooksack and completely destroy them. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER Eagle Feather was wise for, ere the night had fallen, the Stiek-Samish were already on the trail. When the night would cover their movements, then would they silently and stealthily surround their enemies. The Nooksacks called a council. In the darkness on the shore they held, all the tribe together. When a passing cloud hid the moon from sight and darkened the forest, old Nooktas led the way, and behind him "Valley Flower, her lover and all the tribe. Silently he led them, hand in hand, from the wood's edge to the water; and the water received them, and as it closed around them they chanted the death song of their people, long and wail­ing, and the water rolled above them and was still. In the morning the Stick-Samish found an empty village and, as they gazed, a faint breeze bore toward them a sweetly wailing music,—the death song of the tribe. RUTH LEMACK. SEASIDE SENTIMENT. I have brought my pen and my paper Out under the open sky ; And I lie on the sands of the seashore Watching the ships go by. Majestic they are, in their splendor, Like a monarch surveying his own, And methinks as I gaze on their grandeur, "How soon may that beauty be flown!" For there on the shore lies "The Alice," Laid low by the treacherous seas. She once plowed the waves in her glory As proud and as dauntless as these. Her sails now like royal robes in tatters— Her masts broken scepters might be: With a sickening heart throb I murmur, 1' How fallen! Thou Queen of the Sea!" Will it ever be thus with our soaring, With our hopes, aspirations so grand? Must we live and love and have longings, Then cruelly be dashed to the sand? Not if we pay heed to our Pilot, . Nor breast the rough billows alone. If we're sea-worthy vessels He'll guide us Straight into the Harbor of Home. H. F. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 5 ---------- TEE MESSENGER h HOW ONE MAN LIVED. "To wed, or not to wed,—that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in man to suffer the pancakes and fried bacon of bachelor­hood, or to take a pair of soft, white hands against a sea of trou­bles and, by wedding, end them ? To wed, to rest no more; and by rest end the vision of socks without heels or toes and the thou­sand natural shocks that come from viewing buttonless trousers and unwashed dishes;—'tis a consummation devoutely to be wished. To wed; to rest;—to rest! Perchance not to rest; ay! there's the rub. For in that rest what terrors may come when we have shuffled off this single blessedness must give us pause. There's the respect that makes calamity of married life. For who would not bear the whips and scorns of time, the School tax, the ogling of spinsters, the married man's half scornful sympathy, and the suggestions that patient men endure from enterprising young ladies, when he might his happiness insure by leading a bride to the altar? Who would make biscuits, and grunt and swear under the splattering of hot grease, but that the dread of something after marriage, the great uncertain state from which no man returns with all the hair upon his head, puzzles the will and makes us bear those ills we have than fly to others we know not of? Thus uncertainty doth make bachelors of us all." So drawled our friend, Lee, as he half sat, half reclined upon the bacteria-infested pile of rubbish that his charitably inclined neighbors called a bed,—for no better reason, perhaps, than that Lee called it that, himself. " I had no idea that you knew your Shakespeare so well," said Jess. '' When did you acquire your literary tastes, and where have you kept them all these months, that I never before discov­ered them?" "Learned 'em of a gal I once had. Curious, isn't it, how some gals create such a sort of atmosphere about a man he just can't help getting married? And then, again; there's gals that natu­rally drive a fellow in the opposite direction. That's the way mine did." " I sympathize with you, old fellow. It was once my misfor­tune to be a bachelor and to be closely associated with this inter­esting class of animals. Remarkable creatures, aren't they,— relics, no doubt, of any age when only men were found on the earth." "Declare to goodness; I hadn't'thought of that before! It's probably true, though. The Bible says that man was made first." "Exactly so; and modern scientists are practically agreed that the various works of creation were not made in seven days; ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER but that vast ages have intervened betAveen the successive forms that have been distributed over this earth. That being the case, I hope you'll not question me when I advance the hypothesis that woman followed man in the order of creation by, perhaps, mil­lions of years." "Why, what a paradise this old earth must have been then! If a man lost his necktie, there was no need of calling up a fussy housekeeper to find it for him. He just got down on his prayer-bones and looked under the bed,—the only natural place for such a thing to be found." Thus the two friends discussed the great problem. Unlike in most every respect except a great yearning for human sympathy, these two men frequently spent dajrs and weeks together and en­joyed every minute of the time. Lee would have made an interesting study for a sociologist. His bed contained enough material to stock a biological labora-torjr. He took a bath semi-annually, whether he needed it or not. He had come to Oklahoma in an early day, while the cat­tlemen still controlled the ranges, and Avhen the country was opened up to settlement he took his chances with the thousands of others and drew a good claim. He never worked, yet seemed to get along about as well as those who were foolish enough to do so He had stolen more horses and cattle than he could pos­sibly remember, yet he lived in security and ease in a community composed of respected, law-abiding citizens. Jess had come over about eleven o'clock, one Sunday, and had found his friend still in bed, sleeping off the effects of his day's trading. Jess did not rap at the door as he approached the house;— he'd have been laughed at if he had. Lee was snoring like a hippopotamus; but the visitor seized him by a foot, which happened to be protruding from the covers, and launched him into the middle of the room. Once awake, our hero took his two six-shooters from under the pillow and fired the contents of both through the roof. As this, or something even more demonstrative, was the customary morning exchange of greetings among the ex-cowboys of the region, both host and guest felt that he had discharged all the formalities the occasion demanded and settled down for a chat. Before entering upon any description of the manner in whicli these men spent the day, let us make a short survey of the house and premises. As Jess approached the house he heard the ponies whinny, a sound which indicated that his friend was oblivious to the duties of the farm. Lee's horses rarely got a drink of water even, except when they broke from their enclosure and ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 found it in spite of their owner's apparent precautions to pre­vent their doing so. If one of the neighbors saw him indulging them to the extent of leading them to the watering trough, he invariably remarked in a very apologetic manner, "Well, they do better if I water them now and then.'' Lee had once lived on a sheep ranch in Arizona, where the sheep often go three weeks without a drink, and he never recov­ered from the delusion that an animal ought to get along quite well without such a luxury. How fortunate that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals did not have a representa­tive in this community! But the horses managed to live without the aid or consent of the Society with the interminable name. Whenever Jess remonstrated with Lee upon this inhuman treatment of dumb beasts, Lee generally went into a scientifi3 dis­cussion of the merits of the case. He could prove to any man's satisfaction that the epidermis of these animals had become high­ly "cutinized;" that is, that every pore was surrounded by a multitude of protective hairs, and that evaporation under these circumstances was impossible. They certainly looked as much like cacti as possible and the would-be humanitarian generally subsided, whether convinced or not. Lee had a variety of names for these creatures. Sometimes he called them " Buckskinos"; at times they were just plain "Skins"; frequently he denominated them "Nags"; and upon rare occasions he bestowed upon them the appellation "Pestle Tails." This last was singularly appropriate. The front yard is so over-grown with weeds and strewn with tin cans that it resembles a veritable rendezvous. Everywhere one beholds these last named reminders that cooking is dispensed with. Inside the one room are like evidences of the art of mak­ing housekeeping easy. The saddle is deposited on the cookstove. Its beauty and workmanship astonish you. Not a horse on the ranch is worth fifteen dollars; but that saddle cost sixty-five dol­lars if it cost a cent. The rifle hangs over the door. On a shelf over the stove are several empty bottles, suggestive of the "Blind Tiger" just across the line, over in the Chickasaw Nation. When Lee paid for the flat bottle he asked for "Barb Wire," while the tall, brown one came out through a hole in the wall in response to his request for "Smooth Wire." In one corner the banjo, violin and buggy harness lie; all "snuggled up" together in a manner highly suggestive of domes­tic felicity and harmony. And, why not; since there was no one to question their right to be in that particular order. Although it is July, the floor has not been swept since last December, when the cows broke into the house one stormy night. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER and made themselves comfortable during the owner's absence. What that floor does not contain isn 't worth mentioning;—gashes, shavings, chicken bones, cigar stubs, burned matches, cards, poker chips, boots, shoes, unlaundered clothing, dishes;—but what's the use of enumerating further? After washing his face and hands, a formality rarely ob­served except when "company" was present, Lee proceeded to prepare breakfast. It was with profound interest and many mis­givings that Jess scanned the process. The cook perspired pro­fusely as he endeavored to stir the biscuits with a long-handled spoon and, failing in the attempt, put his hands into the mix­ture. He always employed the more primitive weapon when no one was watching and, naturally, found the other awkward. With bated breath, Jess watched the complexion of those hands turn from a chocolate-brown to Nature's pink, while the bread became the hue of Mother Earth. The dough was rolled into grotesque, little, round wads, and each separate chunk re­ceived a patting and caressing that should, under ordinary cir­cumstances, have produced a work of art. After many squints into the oven, the biscuits are hauled forth, inviting, tempting, and brown. While removing them from the pan our host acci­dentally let one drop to the floor. The concussion awoke Jess from the reverie or stupor into which the culinary proceedings had thrown him and he mentally concluded that one of those bis­cuits could be thrown ever so far and knock down a certain anon­ymous animal that has been associated with such delicacies since time immemorial. After all the breakfast was on the table Jess was invited to "fall t o " and "help himself." Jess had barely time to push his head out the window, draw a long breath, take one last look at the beautiful world, and utter the smothered prayer, "My soul, gird all thy armor on." It wasn't much, of course, but it gave him courage to face the table, eat the meal, and afterwards relate the deed to his posterity. It required the very limit of human for­titude but the biscuits went down and remained there. Once he remarked in the most casual manner imaginable, "Lee, these bis­cuits would have been better if you had thought to set the ax by my plate." That he ate them at all is pretty fair testimony that he possessed a heroic spirit. That he enjoyed eating them is trust­worthy evidence of the possession of a heart that loved his fellow-men. That he survived the process is due wholly to the protec­tion of the angels. As it was strictly in accordance with the so­cial forms of this community, the guest proffered his services in washing the dishes. By means of his olfactory nerves he located dishrag behind the woodbox, In this particular instance it hap- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 'J pened to be an old sock. In awe of its strength and with due reverence for its antiquity, he plunged into the depths of the dishwater. The host dried the dishes on the corner of his saddle blanket and set them away with his boots under the bed. When all the chores were finished, Lee proposed a ride to the mountains. The ponies were saddled and away the two riders gal­loped, twenty miles without stopping, over hills, across burning sands, through quiet woods, along beautiful streams. Riding to the top of a high hill, they viewed the blue Wichita, Mountains, lifting their heads above the surrounding landscape and suggesting the lofty aspirations, reaching outward and up­ward, that come to all men when they are at their best. In the valley below lay the Indian encampment, the smoke of which as­cended lazily into the hazy atmosphere. The squaws were pre­paring the evening meal, while the old men, surrounded by the boys, were telling stories of the days when the red men owned the whole land and the lordly buffalo filled the plains. The hallowing influence of the scene slowly stole over the two men. Lee became communicative. In a quiet vein, with subdued voice, he told much of he story of his past life. Jess was not at all astonished; on the contrary it seemed the natural thing for companion to say, and he found himself accepting a sacred con­fidence without a suggestion that he was doing so. Real men nev­er reveal secrets so imparted. In the benign atmosphere of mu­tual understanding the misdeeds and misdirected energies of a human life were forgotten, and Jess had a higher regard for his friend than ever before. In the soft moonlight they rode home. Jess had enjoyed the day and loved the new country more than he had thought possi­ble. It now seemed his turn to entertain with short sketches from his literary store, and he repeated in a low voice the words of one whose lines come with strange appeal to all who love the sunny plains of the South: "Swiftly now descends the night As retreats the western light; Crimson streakings on the sky, And the distant landscapes lie; Darkness settles all around, Ghost-like mists steal o 'er the ground; From the canyon's depths now come Croak of frogs and insects hum; Phantom-like, o'erhead, the clouds Hold aloft their misty shrouds; And all nature seems to tell The sweet story, loved so well, "Oklahoma, the Beautiful Land!" • . • • . W. H. P. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 10 ---------- 10 TEE MESSENGER CUPID'S LATEST PRANK. She was sitting in the'twilight With her Browning on her knee; And the Home Thoughts stealing o'er her Pilled her soul with reverie. James Lee's wife was playing softly Yonder in the music room A Toccata of Galuppi 's; She could hear it through the gloom. Dreamily she looked about her. By The Fireside she could see The Statue and The Bust he'd sent her. The Englishman in Italy. They were presents from her lover; And her fancy turned again To an Epistle on the table, Writ by Master Hugue's bold pen. Easter Day they 'd been together; And now Christmas Eve was near; In Three Days he would be coming For One Word More—his fate to hear. How distinctly she remembered That Last Ride, The Serenade, The evening spent in a. Gondola; The Ring and Book to her he gave. In A Balcony they'd lingered Till the hour was most '' Too Late,'' But A Lover's Quarrel was ending And Confessions could not wait. Then the Parting in the Morning, The Worst of It as you can guess. Now she longs for his returning: A Woman's Last Word shall be "Yes." • • • Miss LeMar (becoming angry)—"Kenneth, take your seat!" Kenneth (after laboriously working, finally succeeds in sepa­rating it from the remainder of his desk and holding it high in the air, exclaims)—"Where shall I take it to?" • • • Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your pray­ers- be courteous to your creditors; go slow and easily. Maybe there are other things your special case requires, but there, my friend, will give you a good lift.—Abraham Lincoln. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 Chicago, 111. To the Alumni of the Washington State Normal: From time to time, you have received letters from some of us who have been traveling in various directions from our home nor­mal. It has been suggested to me that you might like to hear about my little journey; not that I have gone so very far along this road, but because it has lead away from the familiar lines of the school ma'am on which we all started, nor has it turned up that popular path of matrimony, which has been trodden by so many of our number. I suppose it will sound wildly exciting when I tell you I am plodding along the trail that leads to a law­yer's office. There are many men wending along with me, but often I am the only girl in sight. Put seventy men, mostly college graduates, into a big amphitheatrical class-room, add one lone women and you have me for twelve hours a week. Can you im­agine a scene less like a true normal picture? Now if you are expecting any thrilling adventures from the above you may stop reading, for there are none to follow. My life is as comfortable and peaceful and almost as uneventful as it was teaching school in Skagit County. But it is because of this very smoothness that I am glad to write to you. I left many friends in the Sound Country (and nothing is going to keep me long away from these same friends and Sound) who wished me Godspeed on my undertaking, but nearly always they disliked to see me going away to meet uncertain though sure unpleasantness in my work. Of course, I haven't begun the practice of law, but I want my friends to know that I have never had to meet any disagreeable situations just because I have been a girl in a law school. The men are gentlemen. Really we five women among the three hun-derd men are quite to be envied in that we have shown us all the little courtesies that women like to receive and besides a frank goodfellowship with a number of men, which is something differ­ent from the ordinary social intercourse with them, or the contact of the business world. Therefore, I can tell you nothing of insult or embarrassment to make my story interesting. I have heard ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER that such treatment of women does exist in some professional schools, but I am glad to say not here. My first day here was the worst. You see I was still car-sick and still dreading the unknown. I hope never to feel less coura­geous than I did the day I timidly asked my way to the University of Chicago. Once on the campus it was no better. The symmetry of the gray Gothic architecture is imposing restful, but it failed to soothe my nerves that day. At last I climbed the story and a half of dull stone steps and thru the long library to the Dean's office. I was dimly conscious of the dark arches far overhead, but very much alive to the long tables around which sat many embryo law­yers safe behind huge leather bound volumes. Within the pleas­ant secretary informed me that I would have difficulty in enter­ing in the spring quarter. "You should have written more let­ters, '' she said, '' but being from the West, I suppose you just de­cided to come on, and came." By-the-way, it is really sad how much "The West" must be blamed for the shortcomings of us, her children in the East, but please don't let anyone here know that I have called Chicago East. Well, in time I was reg­istered, after I had been passed on for inspection from one pro­fessor to another and had come back to assure the acting Dean that the last didn't seem to want me a,ny more than the first. My first quarter, like any true freshman, I did my heaviest work; partly because I was taking advanced work without the pre­requisites, and more because I was badly frightened. It seemed that every day I heard some new story of horror—how one-third of last year's class were sent home, how at least one-half failed in each examination, and how even the best never knew when he should be down and under. At least these first examinations were over. I lived through them, passed, and have since refused to endure the pleasure of anticipating their unique horrors. They are four hours long, four hours of steady work, with a prayer at the end for more time. We are a graduate school, so no record is kept of our daily attendance or class recitations. Everything counts on that last four hours. We are given ten hypothetical cases, marvels of their kind maybe bristling with points and may­be innocent looking with sly words tucked in here and there, waiting to be searched out. We have the quarter system, so there are nearly three months between these spasms. I have spoken of the Gothic architecture. The law building is considered the most perfectly finished unit on the campus. It is the exact replica of the one at Oxford or Cambridge, I am sorry I have forgotten which. All around the top are the dearest wig-gly gargoyles, and at each gable Moses lets his long whiskeries trail over the laws on stone. All within is finished in stone and ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 dark wood carved in the Gothic. On the walls are the judges of England in wig and gown. I overheard one day a visitor told that the legal atmosphere Was excellent. I was glad to hear it, as no one could ever say as much for the plain, ordinary air of 1 he place. Myself, I would prefer less Gothic and more ventilation. It's the same with the lighting. You wonder why all the law men wear green eyeshades, but just try a few hours study yourself. Light streams in from high-arched windows on all four sides, and, as if that were not enough, these same windows are filled with tiny panes of glass. Yes, I have a green shade, and wear it, too. I would like to tell you a great deal about my fellow women-lawyers. One is studying because her husband is a lawyer and wants her to do so. All the others intend to go into it as a regu­lar means of earning bread and butter. If you want to hurt our feelings, just ask us whether or not we intend to practice. If you have any ready-made picture of a type of girl who studies law, just dismiss it. For as far as I can see we are not one type, but just ordinary women. One girl puts in her odd moments mak­ing beautiful lace, and has one of the most delicate, ladylike man­ners I have ever met. If any girl is afraid to study law because she imagines it requires a peculiar masculine mind, she is mis­taken. The girls in school have a high record of scholarship. So I say again as I did in the beginning, it is just plain, pleasant go­ing to school under excellent teachers. STATIRA BIGGS. 6032 Ellis Ave., Chicago, 111. I sing of manual training And the bending up of reeds; The endless "Tarn O'Shanters" That no one wants or needs. The cutting up of papers That might well have better use; You think your "opera bag" all right, Miss Hogle says, "too loose." And on it goes forever— This needless worry and work. You have to get paste on your fingers And painting can never shirk. Yes, on it goes forever And all grow ever must slaves; Till the smart are graduated And the dull are in their graves. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 /** ® Seniors! Seniors! Hats off to thee! To our Colors true Ave will ever be! Firm and strong, united are Ave Skookum turn-turn, Rush wah-wah Normal Seniors, rah-rah-rah! . Eah for the Senior Class. We are glad to Aveleome to our class the Misses Lillian Carle-ton, Gertrude Fisher, Annie Norcl, Helen Wright and Mrs. Jamie Brown, who haAre entered school this semester. We are also pleas­ed to receive into our ranks the Misses Millie Garrison. Bertha Johnson, Mira McLeod and Etta Rand from the Junior Class. Miss Margaret Stark left Thursday evening to spend a feAv days at her home in Seattle. • • • It is Spring, I say— How do I know? By the leaves waking up And beginning to grow— By the neAv straAv hat With its band so gay, And the crocus buds With the grass at play; And the ribbon fresh On tke girls' neAv bonnets, And the poets' latest New Spring sonnets; By the baseball signs To the breezes flown And my longing wish That Winter be gone— A thousand things I could tell, I trow— But this is enough— • That I feel and know! . THE MESSENGER ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Don't worry about the future, The present is all thou hast. The future will soon be present, And th epresent will soon be past. Eva Pendleton and Grac-e Proctor spent the weekend at their home in Everett. Miss Nellie Foran of Everett spent the weekend in Belling-ham, the guest of her sister, Mabel Foran. We are glad to welcome into our class the following: Marie Kelly, Lillian Nelson, Mary Hoover and Mr. Cunnigham. Lois Pinkerton has been absent from her classes on account of illness. Word has been received that Norene Costello is getting along nicely and hopes to be with us again next year. Esther Fransen was called to Seattle by the serious illness of her sister. Nell Williams has left school and is making a tour of Califor­nia. She expects to return to the B. S. N. S. in the fall. • • • FEESHMEN One of the most delightful affairs of the winter was given by the Freshman Class, when they entertained the Second Year Class, the normal basket ball team and the visiting team from the U. P. S., on Saturday evening, February 11. The affair was a val­entine party and the decorations and games were appropriate to the occasion. The Society Hall had quite a festive air, owing to the greens, hearts and pennants used in decorating. There were fifty-three students, members of the faculty and guests present. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 16 ---------- 16 TEE MESSENGER and the unusual feature was the fact that the gentlemen were iti the majority. After a delightful lunch served in the cafeteria, which was also decorated in greens and pussy-willows, all depart­ed at a late hour declaring the party a great seuccess. • • • HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Miss Evelyn Newell, the Tenth Grade secretary, has left, school on account of sickness. The first and second games between the basketball teams of the Nineth and Tenth Grades have been played, the latter being victorious in both contests. Score, first game, 30-18; second game, . Both games were fast and well played, but somewhat rough. The Nineth Grade boys are not discouraged and intend to do better in the future. LINEUP. Nineth Position Tenth Swartz, Capt Forward Allison, Capt. S. Johns Forward Heath Bulmer Center Roe Sly Guard McCall Beach Guard Hannis • • • gt; CALENDAR. Feb. 1.—We change seats at dinner at the Dorm. Feb. 2.—The ground hog appears at the Hall. He had been ground through a sausage machine. Feb.3.—Our Second B. B. team wins from Lynden. Feb. 4.—Second number of Lecture Course. We enjoy William Hubbard immensely. Beans are everywhere in evidence. We win in Tacoma at basketball. Feb. 6.—Blue Monday—the various "friends from home" having departed. Feb. 8.—For the first time in history words fail Thresa M. Feb.9.—Lueile N. is seen walking alone and unattended! Terri­ble consternation. Feb. 11.—Edens Hall waxes hospitable. U. P. S. and B. S. N. S. teams entertained at dinner. In the evening B. B. game in the gym. Dorm girls go in a "bbdy." We win! "I told you so." Feb. 13.—Virginia Mathes is heard in violin recital at Assembly. Capt. Eli "Tells the tale of a whale that is a whale of a tale," to an interested crowd in the evening. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Feb. 14.—"If you love me as I love you, no knife can cut our love in two.'' Feb. 15.—Mass meeting for Student Association enthusiasts. Are you tagged? Be a sport and join. Feb. 16.—Birthday party at table seven. The candy heart goes round and round. Have some more, do. Feb. 17.—At Assembly Dr. Gray entertains us with readings from Merchant of Venice. We certainly did enjoy it. B. B. game—our Second team at Lynden. Feb. 20.—Parlor meeting at the Dorm. Lucinda has a birthday. Gentlemen of the Faculty accept challenge of the Senior boys for B. B. game. We'll be there. Feb. 21.—We are entertained in Assembly by Miss Kawai from Japan. Which kind of a "key" are you? Feb. 22.—George's birthday—some go on fishing, hunting, crab­bing and other excursions—others make baskets! Some two-sing noticed near Chuckanut, Sehome Hill, etc. Feb. 23.—Classes again resumed. At mass meeting of students Mr. Hanks makes a few well-put and to-the-point remarks in regard to Saturday night. Feb. 25.—Normal Society appears in full dress to hear Mrs. Deer-wester in recital. The girls with beaux are the envy of all the rest, just as Miss Baxter said. • • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Feb. 8th.—The Senior pin was discussed and a eommitte ap­pointed to take charge of the matter. Song eommitte reported. It was decided to make the following Wednesday students' hour into a Students' Association meeting. Bills allowed to amount of $298.38. Feb. 15. Mr. Bond appeared before the Board for the pur­pose of being authorized to take the Basket Ball Team east of the mountains for a series of games. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that under existing conditions the responsibility of sending the team on this trip could not be assumed. Bills allowed to the amount of $168.91. The meeting of the Student body on Wednesday, February 15 was quite a success. Mr. Deerwester was the first to take the floor. He spoke of the good qualities of the Association and laid stress upon the fact that the Association was for the student. Miss Bras laid emphasis on the fact that the Association had the responsibility of all athletics, Messengers, etc., chose the School pin, had charge of the store and everything of interest to the Students. Mr. Phillipi was the next speaker, He gave civic ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER reasons for joining the Association as well as the egotistics and al- 1 eristic benefits. Mr. Whipple emphasized the financial benefits that could be derived. The Association tags were then given to all members with the instruction, that they were to be worn during the week. We have seen a number without tags. Take the ad­vice given by the speakers and become a member now. Y. W. C. A. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do; do it with thy might,"— Eccl. 9:10. Heard after the Song Recital, given Saturday evening, Feb. 25th, by Mrs. Deerwester and Miss Leta Clark, for the Normal Y. W. C. A. "Wasn't it fine!" "Yes, indeed. Delightful!" "She surely is an artist." "She? Which one?" "Well, both. I was particularly delighted with 'The Peer Gynt Suits.' " "And I thought "The Erl King' was great." "Yes; and didn't you love the 'Just So Stories' "? "My! What wouldn't I give to be able to sing like that!" We are always sure of a treat when Mrs. Deerwester con­sents to sing for us. And Saturday evening she was unusually charming and fairly captivated the audience that greeted her en­thusiastically in the Auditorium. The regular Thursday afternoon meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was led by Mrs. Campbell, of Seattle. Mrs. Stewart came with her to sing for us. The Y. W. C. A. had charge of the program at Assembly, Fri­day morning, February 24th. Mrs. Stewart of Seattle, sang three beautiful songs. Miss Springer, who is Secretary of Religious Work in the Seattle Y. W. C. A., gave a vivid and impressive de- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 scription of "The Passion Play," which she saw at Oberammer-gau last summer. The fourth annual Bible Institute closed Sunday afternoon. It has responded to a need in the life of many a girl; and the im­pressive Message brought will not be forgotten. Following the splendid program: PROGRAM Friday, 3:15 P. M.— Solo Mrs. Stewart Devotional Mrs. Campbe11 '' The Signet Ring'' Miss Whiting (Sec. City Y. W. C. A.) Friday, 7:30 P. M. Solo Mrs. Thatcher "Christ's Last Words on Prayer" Miss Springer Song Choral Club '' Building a Tower'' Mrs. Campbell Saturday, 3:00 P. M.— "The Midnight Guest" Mrs. Campbell "The Prayer Life From Paul's Epistles" Miss Springer Sunday, 9:15 A. M.— "The Little Colt" Mrs. Campbell Sunday, 3:00 P. M — Song Girl's Quartette "The Power of Prayer" Miss Springer Solo Miss Hill is Song Quartette Prayer Service „ Mrs. Campbell Day of Prayer for Colleges • • • YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. Two programs of exceptional character were rendered this month, consisting of debates, extemporaneous speeches, current events, orations, introductory speeches, toasts, quartettes, piano and vocal solos. The first question debated February 10th was: "Resolved. That there is more Pleasure In Pursuit Than In Possession." Af­firmative, T. W. Osborne; negative, E. Hawkins. The decision was rendered in favor of the affirmative. For the principal debate of the evening, the Spring prize-de­bate question: "Resolved, That the Conservation of our Natural Resources Should Be a Function of the State Governments, Rath­er Than of the National Government," Avas used. Affirmative, H. E. Rogers, R. H. Knaack; negative, L. A. Greene, H.- E. Health. The decision was won by the affirmative. Talks were made by Messrs. T. E. Bryant and G. Bascom on the subjects of "Local Secession," and "The Panama Canal." G. F. D. Vandermei de- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER livered one of Col. E. G. Ingersoll's orations on "The Civil War" in forceful manner. By special invitation Profs. Patchiu and Moody were present, and both responded with speeches which were highly appreciated; the former commenting upon the first debate of the evening, stated that it was indeed gratify­ing to have the decision rendered in favor of the affirmative, since it has been his good fortune to have been in pursuit the past few decades. At the business session the following new members were admitted: V. Tidball, P. Hogan, W. T. Meyer, W. E. Rooney, J. Copenhaver, M. S. Johns, C. Cade, T. Cunningham, Herbert Heath, J. East and S. Johnson. At the meeting Feb. 23rd, the question, "Resolved, That the Panama Canal Should Be Fortified," Avas hotly contested. Af­firmative, V. Tidball; J. G G. Davis; negative, T. Cunningham, C. E. Gibson. It was decided that the canal should remain unprotected. C. Cade gave a talk on School Athletics, with several amus­ing stories. "Stub" P. Hogan made a speech introducing Judge Ben Lindsay. Our guests of honor at this meeting were Profs. Deerwester and Philippi, and both made helpful and interesting talks. In fact, this new feature of having Faculty men come in pairs, is proving a drawing card for the club. The business meeting which followed the regular program proved unusually businesslike. However, the Chairman succeed­ed in maintaining decorum without any assistance from the Ser-geat- at-Arms. The main questions at issue pertained to Consti­tutional revision. The proposed amendment relative to empow­ering the President, at his discretion, to invite ladies to the Club, was eloquently attacked and defended, but failed to carry. The amendments to dispense with parliamentary drill and to have Club meetings weekly, rather than fortnightly, were carried by large majorities, after animated debates. Everything seems to indicate that the Club, as a whole is on the eve of a renaissance, and is destined to become one of the leading factors in the School, for thorough, practical training in public speaking. Our membership has practically reached the maximum. This article is not complete without mention of the fact that the Young Men's Debating Club won first place over all organi­zations for choice of seats, and easily captured the prize which was offered by the Y. AV. C. A. management to the organization having the largest percentage of its membership present at the recital given by Mrs. Deerwester, Saturday night, February 25. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER lt;*l The prize, a beautiful potted cyclamen plant, was presented by Dr. Mathes. We were present, in the front row, one hundred strong. Did we bring our lady friends? Well, I guess! Did we make a hit ? I think so! What did the Seniors get ? Peaunuts! Did Meyer succeed in adjusting the piano lid? Yes, finally! Eip-Saw! Rip-Saw! Rip-Saw! Bang! We belong to the debating gang. Are we in it? Well, I'd smile,— We've been in it all the while. Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! • • • CHORAL CLUB NOTES On Friday evening, February 24th, the Choral Club sang at the Y. W. C. A. Bible Institute. The selection rendered was " 0 , Lift Thine Eyes." At the Sunday afternoon meeting of the Y. W. C. A. the quar­tet gave two numbers. Mrs. Thatcher sang a selection from '' The Holy City." Mrs. Thatcher is planning to give a recital on some evening in the near future. The Choral Club is practicing for a concert to be given this month. Girls, you have not been coming to practice regularly. We must all work, or we cannot make our Choral Club a success. The Club meets once a week, Wednesday evenings at 4 o'clock, in Miss Thatcher's Class Room. • • • PHILOMATHEANS On the evening of February 16th a very interesting calendar program was given by the Philos. Many interesting and instruc­tive talks were given on noted people whose birthdays occur in February. It is interesting to note how many of our great and good men have a February birthday. The talks on days in Feb­ruary, whose significance in a religious way or otherwise have been handed down to us, were very much enjoyed by all. After the meeting refreshments were served by the officers of the Society. On March 2nd the following program was given: PROGRAM Music „ '. Roll Call—Current Events Paper by Editor. Ruby Flowers Locals Miss Meek ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER Calendar Miss Inez Gibson Philos not in School Miss Hattie Mellish Jokes Mr. Boyd Original Poem Mr. Hanks Advertisements Mr. Sheerwood Original Story, showing experiences in gettings advertisements Miss Birney Music Mr. Whipple Critic's Report Miss Geneva Johnson There will be an extemporaneous discussion on the Great Educational Influence of Magazines. Our Philos, who show their great ability in such discussions, may well be looked upon as the future editors of some of our more popular magazines, in fact, wo have with us now, an editor of one of the most popular month­lies in this part of the country—The Messenger. • • • ALKASIAH NOTES. The regular quarterly election of officers was held by the Al-kasiahs on February 9th. The following officers were elected: President—Pearl Stanton. Vice-President—Walborg Olson. Secretary—Olga Olson. Consuls—Jennie Deichman, Mabel French. Treasurer—Jessie Jeans. Art—Florence Plumb. Social—Eva Jorgensohn, Lucinda Bailey. We have a good, strong corps of officers for our last quar­ter's work, and we are planning to make it the best of our entire year's work. On the evening of February 23rd, an interesting program was given which consisted of a sketch of the lives and works of the following: Mrs. Ella Flagg Young Victoria Thibet Mrs. Parkhurst and her Daughters Emily Dubuque Vocal Solo Charlotte Busby Mrs. Bartlett Caroline Crane Bernice Kelly Jane Adams Olga Olson Sophia Wright Jennie Deichman Piano Solo Florence Eemley H. L. S. Enthusiasm is not entirely on the wane as will be shown by the fact that a new Literary Society has recently been organized and bids fair to do some very good work in the future. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 They call themselves the H. L. S. Society (Hay's Literary and Social Society), so named because Miss Hays suggested it in the first place and has so kindly given her assistance whenever pos­sible. Four meetings have been held, two programs have been given and the members with Miss Hays as chaperon, spent a very-delightful'evening at Mrs. Deerwester's recital The officers are as follows: President—Miss Mable McFadden. Vice-President—Miss Clara Roe. Secretary-Treasurer—Bessie Day. Sergeant-at-Arms—Linnine Nelson. EXCHANGES Lewistonian (Lewiston, Idaho)—Although small, your paper contains much commendable material. Your editorial department is weak. Kodak (Everett)—A mighty nifty cover design, but short on jokes. Elemayhum (Tekoa, Wn.)—The Athletic Editor seems to have monopolized your space. Regarding the Editor's comment on the significance of the name of your periodical, we believe that, in time, you may justify the application. A good start. Normal Record (Chico, Cal.)—One of the best. A well-edited paper, neatly printed, excellent cuts, strong debating department. Monroe Bugle (Monroe, Mich.)—Your story, "The Old Man on the River,'' is great. The literary department seems strongest, which is both right and proper. Your cover design is very com­mon. Good spirit. Whims (Broadway H. S., Seattle)—As usual, your cover de­sign is both nifty and unique. That poem on Abraham Lincoln is excellent. Artistic combination of cuts and headings All in all, a fine example of school journalism. Normal Pointer (Stevens Point, Wis.)—You put out a very ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 24 ---------- U THE MESSENGER good sheet. Literary department commendable; "Ballads of the Faculty," superb; but headings very inartistic. College Breezes (St. Peter, Minn.)—A splendid line of ads. Your business manager is a hustler. Story entitled, "The Man of Hope" is well constructed. In general, you are short on ma­terial, but strong in athletics. • Visitor—"How many pigs have you, Pat?" Pat—"Shure, an' I had nine and one other that ran around so much I couldn't count it ."—Ex. • Blinkman—"Don't touch me; you'll get shocked." Winkum—"Why?" Blinkum—"My clothes are charged."—Ex. • Leo (setting up in bed)—"Listen; I hear something!" Joe—"Aw, lay down. It's nothing but the bed ticking."— Ex. • First student—"What course are you going to finish in?" Second Student—"In the course of time."—Ex. • In a Massachusetts graveyard there is a stone bearing the inscription: "Here lies Dentist Smith, filling his last cavity."— Ex. • First Cannibal—"Our chief has hay fever." Second Cannibal—'' What brought it on ?" First Cannibal—"He ate a grass widow."—Ex. V V V St. Valentine, so fleet of wings, Sorrow to the mailman brings. For on that day he earns his pay, Carrying memories of St. Valentine's Day. * • * *•* ••• Sidney Johnson( in Sociology class)—"I think it only takes two to form a social group." • • • Odle's curls are very sweet, All the girls think they are sweet. That is why each morn and night He curls them with great delight. • • • Miss Schaefer (in P. C. Meth. Class)—"That doesn't matter. You ean't make a man see anything, anyway." "Well—" ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 BASKET BALL New spirit has been created among the Basket Ball Girls. Each team is making a final effort to work their pla.yers into th-3 best condition for the preliminary games. The Seniors have been strengthened by two new players, Miss Nord, one of the players from the victorious Junior team of last year, and Miss Carlton, who helped win the Kline Cup for the Juniors in 1909. With the two extra forces added to their team the Seniors are looking forward to the results. There.hasn't been any game opened to the School, only a few try-out games. One was held on the afternoon of February 13, between the Seniors and Second years. The Seniors were suc­cessful, winning by a score of 19 to 11. The line-up: Seniors— —Second Years A. Abercrombie center A. Hadeeu L. Carlton right forward E. Arnold G. Johnson left forward Mr. 0 'Keefe F. Remley right guard J. Nicol A. Nord left guard On the evening of February 23, the second try-out game was played. This time the Seniors met defeat at the hands of the Juniors. The score was 20 to 8. The line-up: Seniors— —Juniors A. A. Abercrombie center A. Hadeen E. Buchanan right forward E. Franklin G. Johnson left forward L. Nickol F. Remley right guard Crossman, Clausen A. Nord „ left guard R. Colton ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER The first real game of the season is to be played between the Seniors and Juniors, on Saturday evening of March 4. Both Classes are planning to come out in all their colors and with all their yells and songs to root for their side. The different teams have been picked and are ready for the games. Don't miss these final games Come out and join one of the Classes in their cheer. Y. M. C. A., 44; NORMAL, 40. On January 30 the Normal boys played their third game with the local Y. M. C. A., in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. Our boys played in a sleepy sort of way the first half and let the down town boys toss baskets at will. At the end of the first half the score stood 12-25, the big end of it belonging to the Y. M. Our fellows rallied in the second half and began to show their real class. Their floor work was excellent and the shooting was good. They were not able to overcome the big lead of the other team, however. The Normal lined up as follows: For­wards, Carver and Lord; center, White; guards, Fritz and Tucker. • P. S. XL, 25; B. S. N. S., 32. On Friday, February 3, our boys lined up against the Puget Sound University team in the big gymnasium of that school. The Tacoma quintet had won every game played thus far, and expect­ed to take our scalps. The game was fast, clean and well-played. The fouls were few. Though the City of Destiny bunch played splendid ball, our fellows went them one better and finished up with more points. Jess "White, our crack center, starred for the Normal, and came out with twenty points to his credit. The Normal line-up: Forwards, Carver and Lord; center. White; guards, Fritz and Tucker. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 TACOMA Y. M. C. A., 40; NORMAL, 26. The following evening, Feb. 4. the Normal played the Tacoma Y. M. C. A. on the latter's floor. The boys were playing out of their class, and were all in from the previous night. The Tacoma fellows had no easy walk-over even at this. The game was rough and fouling frequent. • LYNDEN, 8, NORMAL SECOND TEAM, 33. While the Normal first team was making itself famous in Ta­coma, the second team was doing things at home. The feeble-five from Lynden High chanced to be the victims. Because the. score was so lop-sided was no credit to the locals. Their attempts at passing were laughable and their shooting was little better. The boys from the Gem City had apparent^ never seen a basket-ball before and spent most of their lime standing in the corners gaz­ing at that unfamiliar object with awe and admiration. The Normal line-up: forwards. Heath and Johns; center. Odle; guards, Copenhaver and Becker. • P. S. U., 30; NORMAL, 37. On February 11, the P. S. U. team came to Bellingham to play us a return game. The up-Sound bunch had been practising steadily and expected to win back their lost honors. The game was played before a large and enthusiastic crowd in the Normal gymnasium. Case, the Tacoma center, did pretty floor work and fancy basket-tossing for that aggregation, mak­ing five field baskets in the first half. AVhite played notice­ably good ball for the Normal. The line-up: Bellingham— —Tacoma Carver forward Graham Lord forward Blair White center Case Tucker guard Servib Fritz guard Max Referee—Riley. • LYNDEN, 19; NORMAL SECOND TEAM, 17. On February 18, the B. S. N. S. played a return game with Lynden. The Lynden boys had evidently made the acquaintance of basket-ball in the meantime, as they showed up much better in ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER this game, and gave the over-confident Second Team a much-needed chastising. The Normal boys say that the place where they did win out was at the Home Dining Room, where they par­took of two "squares." They fairly made the Lyndenites gasp at their ability to consume good "eats." The Normal line-up: Forwards, Heath and Vandermei; cen­ter, Odle; guards, Eogers and Copenhaver. Miss W. 0.—"Who was the first man to use the inductive method?" Mr. D.—"Why, his name was Adam," • Mr. Bever (in Sociology)—"Boats tend to go up the rivers instead of overland." • Mr. Eply (in Geog.)—"If you get puzzled about the seasons just pick up a globe like this and carry it around the sun.'' • Mr. Phil—"Miss F., how much more water could you put in a cloth if it were saturated?" Miss F.—"As much as it would hold." • Mr. Bever—"What products did the early colonists raise for export?" Miss Drake—'' Tobacco, negroes and pumpkins.'' • Miss A—"Locke was a man whom religion seemed to agree with." • Mr. Hanks (translating in Eng. VII)—"And she had an amb­ling nag hanging around her neck." • One of Prof. Patchin's Bright Scholars—"A cyclone blew a ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 two-inch stick through a five-inch hose, and stuck out six inches on the other side. Miss Hillis (in Eng. II.)—"The rumor (roomer) spread as it flew from house to house." Miss Shafer (to girls in Gym.)—"How do soldiers march? 1 want you to march like soldiers. You march just like a woman going around the street dragging a kid with each hand." • Miss Tatcher (in Music I.)—"You people would be good to take up claims if you could stick to the claims as good as you do to a note when you get it." • Mr. Davis requests Mr. Hanks not to try to implicate him when he is caught in the act of carrying off the girls' coats from the Dorm." • • • WANT COLUMN. Wanted—A pound of sandless sugar to put in my shoes to coax down my trousers.—Claudie C. Wanted—A four-pronged anchor or a hobble skirt for the protection of my friends when I take one of my " period "-ical flights.^-Geneva J. Wanted—Some one to keep an official records of the '' ands'' I use when speechifying.—Frankie W. Wanted—I will give a Lincoln penny to any one who Avill give me pointers on raising a rough house, as I have exhausted my capabilities in that direction.—Grace Bas m. Wanted—Information where I can secure the most bottles of anti-fat for the least money.—Lillian B y. Wanted—Some one to volunteer to guard my gamp and ga­loshes while I attend Classes.—Walton Muck. Wanted—A partner to teach swimming lessons at Lake Pad-den as my failing health prevents me from continuing my duties as instructor.—Helen F—b—n. Wanted—A perennial perfume eradicator, warranted to kill bright colors.—Prof. Eply. Wanted.—A pair of non-detachable, non-stretchable apron strings to keep Claudie from conversing with Dimple—Eva P—. Wanted.—A piece of soft chamois to clean my spectacles.— Florence B s. Wanted.—Money to buy a pitch pipe so I can lead the choir at 431 High.—Laura G—h—m. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Notice.—No trespassing in Assembly Hall while WE are studying.—L. N. and N. A. Wanted.—An extra mail delivery to Edens Hall so I can have three letters a day from "Ed," instead of two.—Myrtle E. Wanted.—Permission to talk any old day without interrup­tion as long as I want.—Cyrus the Great. Notice.—I will, for suitable compensation, accept a position as understudy to "Fazzer" when "fatigued."—Helen F h. Wanted.—A committee to secure a second quartet of girls as a agreeable as those I escorted to the last dance.—Vernon T. Wanted—A guide to lead me to the Gym, as I have not been able to locate it this semester.—Henry Buckline. Wanted.—An automatic "pome" and joke constructor with kaleidoscopic changes for The Messenger.—0. E. • • • AUDITORIUM. On the morning of February 10th, one of Scotland's true sons, Rev. Macartney of our city, took his audience on a thousand-mile tour by bicycle thru the glens, castles, mountains, to the lochs and braes of "bonny Scotland." With him we stood at Gladstone's grave; heard the martial tramp of the Highlanders and the shrill bagpipes blow; sat in the old churches; and at length again on wheel, wended our way along zig zag paths and over rugged country roads. Refreshed from the journey, landing once more with happy hearts on America's soil. The bells of Tuesday morning, February 21, summoned all a quarter of an hour early to Assembly, where we were met by Miss Kawai, a Japanese teacher and Y. W. C. A. worker. Miss Kawai came to America eleven years ago as a student of Bryn Mawr Col­lege, from which she graduated and returned to Japan to take up the work as teacher in Tokio and religious worker. The past year she has spent in traveling in Europe and America, attending con­ferences and visiting schools. She soon sails for home. Miss Kawai appeared dressed in her native attire and in her quaint but graph­ic manner pictured Tokio in its religious educational work. In Tokio, a city of 2,000,000 of people, there are 25,000 girls alone at­tending institutions of higher learning. To give you some idea of the number of schools, there are fifty Normals in Japan, one in each province; and in Tokio sixty-five schools for girls. During the six years of compulsory education, ninety-eight per cent of the boys are in attendance, and ninety-five per cent, of the girls. And besides the Japanese boys and girls and men and women, many Chinese, Koreans, Siamese and Hindus come here to go to ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 school. At present, however, the Universities are closed for wom­en. On Tuesday evening Miss Kawai spoke to a large number at the city Y. W. C. A. rooms, on the work being done in Japan along that line. • • • MR, HUBBARD LECTURES IN NORMAL AUDITORIUM. The lecture by W. L. Hubbard, former musical editor of the Chicago Tribune, gave great pleasure to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Hubbard speaks in a conversational tone and from the start takes his hearers into his confidence while he discusses music matters in a way that is perfectly comprehensive to any member of his audience. He asked his audience to be honest with themselves for nothing is gained by pretending to enjoy music that suggests nothing to the listener. The charm of music lies in its power of suggestion. A song is primarily a poem and so loses much if the words are not understood. For this reason an Ameri­can audience should demand that both grand opera and other vocal music be rendered in the English language. He told some amusing instances where singers had taken advantage of the fact that their audiences did not understand the language that they were using, to inject some entirely irrelevant matter. At the close of his lecture, Mr. Hubbard introduced Mr. Ber­gen, a singer, and Mr. Campbell, a pianist, who illustrated some of the points he had made. These two artists greatly delighted their audience. Mr. Bergen has a fine baritone voice, and a gra­cious personality. He sang a variety of selections, both lyric and dramatic, which Avere the more enjoyed because of the word of explanation given by Mr. Hubbard. His rendering of the pro­logue from "II Pagliacci" was especially fine, while his interpre­tation of "Annie Laurie" completely captivated his audience. Mr. Hubbard and his associates may be sure of a hearty welcome if they should come to Bellingham again. LUCY S. NORTON. • • • On Monday evening, February 5, "Captain Eli" gave a lect­ure under the auspices of the Students' Association to a well-filled house. He told in a very entertaining way some of his experi­ences on a whaling vessel, where he spent the greater part of his life. He had with him several implements that were used in whaling. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Virginia Mathes, Violinist, Normal Auditorium, Monday morning, February 13, 1911, 10 A. M. Theme with var Papini Eeverie Gilis Little Rogue Eberhardt Bercense Bloch Fairy Tale : Wier Miss Virginia, in her year's work under Prof. Stark, shows decided talent. Much credit is due both pupil and teacher. Her rendition of "Reverie" and "Fairy Tale" was especially fine. • • • A rare treat was given the Students in the Auditorium on Friday morning. There was music by Mrs. Stewart of Seattle, after which Miss Springer spoke in the '' Passion Play.'' It was, as she told us, her good fortune to visit the little city in Switzer­land where once in ten years this tragedy is played. Miss Spring­er paints beautiful word pictures and she lead us in imagination through the play from the Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem to the last scene on the Mount of Transfiguration and the Ascension. We, as a body, are thankful to have these words from one who has seen the play and appreciate her kindness in giving us all the glimpse of that which most of us may never be able to see our­selves. • • gt; • An unusually enthusiastic audience greeted Mrs. Deerwester in song recital, Saturday evening, in the Auditorium. Mrs. Deer-wester, assisted by Miss Clark, on the piano, gave one of the most delightful musicals heard at the Normal this season. While every number Mrs. Deerwester rendered was thoroughly enjoyed, per­haps the most pleasing were, "The Erl King," and the last four, "Daisies," "His Lullaby," "Irish Love Song," and "Charity." Miss Clark showed marked ability and especially delighted the audience with her selection from '' The Peer Gynt Suite.'' Considering Mrs. Deerwester's popularity among the Students it had been decided to have the "Saturday Evening College Night"; different Classes and Organizations each coming in a body. The most coming in any one body was to receive a prize and the choice of seats. The Boys' Debating Club won each prize. Some of them won two "prizes," for more than one hundred per cent, of their number were present. The boys entered the room wearing their colors, singing, giving their yells and each one bringing with him the lady of his choice. But if the debaters thought they had all of the boys of the School they were mistaken. Hardly had that august Society been ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 seated when singing was heard and lo! the handsomest bunch of boys and girls from the Senior Class, led by their courageous President and Treasurer, carrying the banner of the Debating Club, marched around the room and to their seats. They carried pennants and mascots made of their Class Colors. Even though the Debaters, with their many charms, their handsome faces, their winning ways and irreproachable gallantry had tempted many of our lovely Senior maidens from their right and proper places—the Seniors came fifty strong, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from the audience. I had thought that the men had become clean-shaven again— that only one, and he of the Faculty,—was bold enough to wear a moustache; but these Senior boys were long as to hirsute ap-pendanges. True, some outsiders may have slipped in. The Count Less, high hat, goatee and all, was there with Miss Gwen­dolyn Kellet, and she, in spite of our noble Debaters, was the envy of many girls in the room. Then, too, I spied Mr. Patchin with a most demure little maiden. As we all know, he is a brave man, and when the prize was offered he rushed upon the platform in spite of Mr. Hanks' glassy glares. Mr. Abercrombie, a loyal mem­ber of the Class, was a close second, and many others, among them Mr. L. Bailey, Mr. G. Johnson, and the handsome Mr. French, wera ready to go to their assistance, did the prize prove too heavy for them to carry. But when they saw Mr. Hanks' dejected, crest­fallen looks, they withdrew as gentlemen should, and allowed the Debaters to carry away the honors. The Juniors? Why, yes; they were there. Where? Why, • somewhere. I'm no judge of location if I hear only a slight sound. • • • "You ignoramus, why do you say, ' I seen him?' " "What should I say?" "Why, say, ' I have saw him,' and have some style about you."—Ex. • Norine C. and Mr. Degross are mutually agreed that good things are usually found in small packages. • "Why do you take so much interest in French literature?" "Because," replied Mrs. Cumrox, "there are so many French authors you can claim to have read without being expected to dis­cuss them in polite society."—Washington Star. • Little George—"0 mother, I made a fine swap with one of the fellows who goes to school. I've traded my mouth-organ for a spelling paper marked a hundred!" ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • £ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • £ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • « £ • * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a t •••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •a*.• •••••••• • ••«•... •••• •••• •••• Just step in and ask to be shown those III] • • • • Saw •••• •«.. " • f jfe • J% . . « i m ,«H * . a . am a a •••• :::: $ 1IZ2..35U0 1to0 $$3*U0 SOuUiItISs :::: ::: :::: •• •• •• •• • • «• • •.• ;••• They "speak up" for themselves—the SJj: .::« salesman doesn't have to talk their III: ::;S virtues — they're evident to everyone •;;: ••;• who appreciates pure wool fabrics, A-l f" linings and trimmings, thorough, ex- •••• :::* pert, honest tailoring and smart, good ;:|| style. | | | | | | | | |j:j :::• Stop in and t ry one of these suits on— ?::: ::2S we won't ask you to buy—the suit ;•:: :lll itself will solicit the sale. | | | •••• •••• *••• I! FR0L16H • CAMPBELL 60., IN6. "•"• a . • • a •• ••a• gt;• •Hi 217 East Holly Street - - - 1305 Elk Street 5S1* • • • • «*a. •aa« •••• •a*« *«a. • • • • • • • ) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS '. The Sale of all Sales . .;• .;• •;• NOW ON AT THE Blixe; Front Clotlning Co. » gt; * gt; Men's Fine Tailored Suits at about Half Price. See Us Stationery and School Supplies J. M. COE 1108 Harris Avenue ||| South Bellingham Bring that Auto around and let the UNION AUTO CO. look it over. They can give you an estimate of the cost of repairing it. : : UNION HUTO CO. Phone M145 - - - 1105-1107 Elk St : : The Only Mail Order Engraving : : House in the State C » T *W* O °F ALL K,NDS FOR U 1 O PRINTING North Coast Engraving Co. Bellingham, Washington :: Arthur Bernhard, Manager ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Buy the best Oranges from your grocer, the Famous Gold Buckle Stmkist Oranges Premiums given for the Wrappers BELLINGHAM FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. Inc. Successors to BELLINGHAM COMMISSION CO. 1221, 1223 Railroad Avenue - - Bellingham, Washington Tl)e Qig Grocery With) iYje gig Sloel^ Will reduce yoCxv cost of li\ gt;ir gt;g Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company CQHY B B A Y O B M B N ? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,ffwANES THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying Less Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 1,500 Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 5o years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. NORTHWEST GRANITE SL MARBLE WORKS All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • » • • • » • • • • I STATIONERY | o All the Best Goods—Crane's Highland • \\ Linen, Whiting's Papetoire and others J St B B L L I N G H A M P H A R M A C Y it o Main 167 122 E. Holly A 167 \\ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » » • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Complete Housekeeping Outfits on Installments at Th)e Jer)l5ir)s-|3oys Go. • • • Furniture, Rugs, Ranges, Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils • • • Elk and Chestnut ." .' 10th and Harris Buy Your School Room Pictures from SETH A ATWOOD If You Don't, " We Both Lose Money " We make a specialty of TIMBER LANDS and Northwest Washington FARM LANDS. If you are interested in buying farm land where every cent invested will grow dollars, write for further information WILJLIAMS KLUGE 1202 Elk Street, Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BARKER—R LOR I ST NEW STORE—131 W. Holly St. Home=Grown Violets, Carnations, Callas and Daffodils Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; RANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELLINQHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROEDBR, Prest. P. P. HANDSCHT, Cashier WK, O. BROWN, Vice-Preat. H. P. JUKES, Aaat.Caahier The Bellingham National Bank BBLLINSHAM, (OASHINOTON OAPITAL STOGKlAND SURPLUS 9260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS niBilDHSB^v For.« p , a i n ' Practical / Training in the essentials ^ k o f business success, the Bel- P^'lingham Business College has "^- nn nppr either east or west. B U S I N K S p CZUUl^¥lUh no peer There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, success­ful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Lecture Course °f 191° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, APRIL 15 CHAMP CLARK, May 3 SEASON TICKET $1.75 - SINGLE TICKET 7So ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS \t otr\ ml\ * SHAW'S is the Pl a c e for P0ST CARDS. *VfCl*HCUl Vf r ^ u io c a i views and the largest and finest line of Post Cards in Bellingham. lc. each instead of 2 for 5c. Shaw's Bargain Store Co. 1319 Commercial Street - - On the way to the Postoffice THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE Agents for Sorosis A shoe that satisfies your pride at a price that doesn't hurt your purse. $ 3 . 5 0 $ 4 . 0 0 The Famous Shoe House R. R. Ave. andHoiiysts. SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day 1021 Elk Street .' .' .* Both Phones 217 I t matters not particularly what other eats you have at your "feed," if you have the Royal Dairy Ice Cream. We have all Creamery Suppiles : : • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M46 - - - - - A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail SHEliF flHD HEAVY flA$DWA!?E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S "TAKE: N O T I CE MONTGOMERY'S I s tlcje p l a e e to btiy yoCir Fdel OP get yoGr Tr lt;ir;k;s batiled • • PHONES 125 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WO L, L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery TRY OUR PIES AND CAKES The Best Pastry in Town Cream Puffs a specialty on Saturday 25c. per doz. "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending -^ N * C X. We teach Pitman. the Normal ar- f *^f \ # , / v ~ ^ - ^ \ —^•"v Graham and Gregg range with us to f y\ I / ' — / / \ \ Shorthand, Office take a course in \ ^ ^ 1^^' lb£/s ^* f **-) s*/^\ *f 1 P r a c t i c e , Book- Shorthand, Type- —( jy7/\£/Jr -/J/rr'jrsl/M Ik e ePi n 8 a n d F*ne writing, Bookkeep- \ -~^ /^jc'C^C^ii/ S £{_S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship Send for Catalogue N^_ ^ S Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Wesferr) Qaie^ 5 b o e Phone Main 515 l y € p ^ l P W O F J ^ S 205 Chestnut Street Between Elk and Railroad Avenue E. H. Stokes Lad}' Assistant Telephones Main 254 .' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS w h = « Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1 8 95 /F h=* WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY l \ EXPRESS and DRAYING » = BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. J) 4 W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 J ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS, R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Bellingham . . . . . . . Washington H. I,. MUNRO K. N. HASKBM. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 F» E C I A U T^e Little Student Photos SOc. F gt;EF* DOZ. Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 126y2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071-M 989 Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. The Best in Printing, Engraving and Fine Stationery .' .' .' .' A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU 1205 Elk Street, corner Chestnut .• .• Daylight Building ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxv] ---------- 10 11 SUMMER SESSION STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Beilingham, Washington Jane 12—Six Weeks—July 2\ Work will be offered in (a) Reviews in Common Branches (b) Advanced Academic Subjects (c) Professional Subjects (d) Practice Teaching (e) Industrial Lines, such as Drawing, Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing, etc. EXPENSES Library Fee for Summer Session $6, (one-half refunded). Board and Room in Edens Hall $4 per week. Meals alone, $2.75 per week. Rooms furnished for light house­keeping may be rented near the school for $1.25 to $1.50 per week OPPORTUNITIES (1) To Review for Examination ' (2) To Renew Second Grade Cer­tificates (3) To Work for Credits toward Graduation (4) To take Special work in Elect­ive Subjects Literature Free E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxvi] ---------- For Style, Quality and Satisfaction GO TO KAUFMAN BROS. You will always find here the latest and newest Suits, Coats, Hats, and Ready-to-Wear Apparel. We prefer to be modest, but are absolutely safe in stating that many city stores, much larger than our9 can not offer the choice of merchandise at the prices we do : : : : : : : People Like Our Way of Doing Business because the best is none too good for our customers. Sincerity in advertis­ing, loyalty to all patrons, true to all statements, place this store abreast and in the front row with the best mercantile establishments on the Pacific Coast, and we are proud of it New Spring Coats—New Spring Suits—New Spring Hats 9.50 to 30.00 12.50 to 37.50 5.00 and up You are always welcome here, wheth­er you purchase or not. Make this store your headquarters when down town. Every accommodation in the store at your command. : : :. #££% KAUFMAN BROS, zoew..HOLLYPPPPP </mods>
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- 1911_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER O F T H B BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish C o . c ^ ^ ^ ^ 5 H 3 « Railroad Avenue "Count that day lost whose slow descending sun Views from thy hand no worthy
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1911_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER O F T H B BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish C o . c ^ ^ ^ ^ 5 H 3 
Show more1911_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER O F T H B BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish C o . c ^ ^ ^ ^ 5 H 3 « Railroad Avenue "Count that day lost whose slow descending sun Views from thy hand no worthy action done." Literary Assistant Literary- Class Editors— Seuior Junior Sophomore Freshman Exchange Athletics Art THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—: ASSISTANT EDITOR-ETHEL ANDERSON LEW A. GREENE HELEN LYNDEN GRACE PROCTOR MARGARET GREY MARTHA EVERETT - MOSIE ODLE - LYTTONSWARTZ RUTH LEMACK - R. KNAACK VERNA BOYD - ERA FRANKLIN STAFF MAY C. P. D E CRANE L—ELIZABETH MANN Organizations— Alkisiah Philomathean - Students' Ass'n, Y. W. C. A. Choral Club - - - VIDA FORREST GRACE DEVERRAUX OLGA OLSON - IRMAB.DURKBE FRANCIS COCHBL Calendar - HERSALORA GOODSPBBD Alumni - - - AGNES CALDWELL r . - - WILLIAM TUCKER Jokes | TERRENCE CUNNINGHAM Auditorium - - : LORENA FRBY Business Manager - MARY RIORDON TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-clast matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XL October, 1911 No. 1 Greeting!!! Another year of learning and labor has dawned on the Nor­mal horizon, and again we meet with people who are eager to gain knowledge. The Messenger greets you, and hopes to find everyone anx­ious to share in its success. The Staff has been organized, and active work begun, but we wish to express our desire for the co­operation and support of all the members of the School. If each one feels it is his duty to help, we shall find our magazine a veri­table Messenger of eclipsing brilliancy. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER At the beginning of every School year, the Y. W. C. A. tries to greet the new students with a bouquet of flowers. It is an at­tention which is delicate and kindly, and we wish to express our appreciation. Perhaps there is no time when we are more sus­ceptible to a kind act, as when we find ourselves amidst many strange faces, and that feeling which we call "homesickness" creeps in. To know that some one is thoughtful and wishes us well, encourages us to look at the bright side of things. Many times during the year, various social gatherings for the students are provided. Oftentimes we feel as though we can­not spare the time from our studies, perhaps forgetting that relax­ation once in a while is a decided necessity. We should attempt to avail ourselves of the opportunity of becoming acquainted with our fellow-students. It will not only benefit us, but will create that which is invaluable to a school,—the School Spirit. It will arouse us to greater activity and interest. We may indeed be proud of our campus. It was like a fresh, friendly welcome to the new student, and many of the old students were unable to suppress exclamations of delight. It is a credit to those who have charge of the work, and we feel that not many schools have a campus that surpasses ours in beauty. We must put forth every effort to assist in keeping its appear­ance attractive, by collecting all papers that may be carried thereon by the wind. Menu of some of the girls who are batching:— Breakfast—An experiment. Dinner—A failure. Supper—An experiment and failure. At the dorm, they serve three meals daily. Edens Hall was opened from 8 to 10, Saturday night, Sept­ember 30, to the Student Body, Faculty and friends. The large number who attended were received at the door by little Misses Virginia Mathes and Dorothy Deerwester. Miss Gray and Mrs. Powell, assisted by the Seniors of the Dormitory, met their guests in the parlor. From there, they were shown through the house by the guides. The Misses George, Hays, Dawson and Brooks poured tea, in the dining hall. They were assisted in serving the guests Dy a number of the young ladies. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER * OUR GHOST It was during our first year at college. My friend, Margaret and I, had invited several girls to spend the evening in our rooms at the Sorority to which we belonged. "While we were making merry and popping corn, the conversation turned on the subject of ghosts, and we began to discuss the "deserted haunted house" which stood not very far off,—about which, such uncanny things were whispered!—in which such mournful groans were said to be heard. Of course none of us believed in ghosts! At our age, how could we credit such nursery superstitions! . . . . "And yet," ventured one girl, more timid than the others, " I would not like to spend a night there. Would any one of you?" Everybody was ominously silent! Even we, the hostesses, who had treated supernatural apparitions most contemptuously, had nothing to say. Our friends were looking at us with mean­ing smiles, which seemed to dare us. '' We '11 do i t ! " I said sud­denly. "Won't we, Margaret?" She was game. It was then agreed that we should prove our incredulity in ghosts by spending the mysterious hour before midnight in the "haunted house." The girls were to stay at the home of a friend, nearby, so they could come and call us, when­ever they wished, thus ascertaining that we were keeping our watch. That very night we put our plans into execution. Laughing and joking, we both arrived at the place of our vigil. It looked dismal enough, indeed! The house, of a yellowish color, was set far back from the road. Some tall trees grew very near it; and, in the gloom of the moonless night, they threw ghostly shadows everywhere. Broken windows gaped darkly, almost threaten­ingly, in the uncertain light. Margaret and I went boldly in and started to go through the house; but when, under the stair-ease, we came upon a black ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER hole in which the darkness was so dense that we could not see an inch into it,—somehow we were not able to pass that hole, so, instead of investigating the premises, we meekly sat in one of the cold, desolate rooms on the first floor. A night bird, whose haunt we must have disturbed, flew out of the window, brushing my cheek in its noiseless flight. To pass the time, Margaret asked me to tell her why the place was said to be haunted, and I related the story, as I had heard it. Some years ago there lived in the house a young, married couple and their baby. They seemed all joy and life. But, one day, the man and his wife quarreled, and the husband shot his wife. As the woman fell dead, she gave a wild, unearthly shriek. The crazed man then killed his babe and hid both bodies under the stairs. Afterwards, fearing discovery, he threw the ghastly remains in a deep well, under the back porch. The murderer then left the country and it was only later that the neighbors discov­ered the horrible crime. The baby had died unchristened. Since then, whispers are heard of the ghost of a child wandering about the house and, on certain nights, awful screams are said to rend the air! I had scarcely finished my story when I saw Margaret shud­der. Pointing to a dark stain on the floor, she whispered, "Blood!" I shivered, too, and we both drew closer to each other. At that moment, we heard a gentle creaking in the upper part of the house. Creak! Creak! C-r-r-r-r-r-eak! came from overhead! "What was that ? Just then, the girls called to us. It was a great relief to hear their cheerful voices; but, how deep was the silence after that! And, in the awful stillness, came again that gentle cr-r-r-r-eak. Back and forth it seemed to go; stopping occa­sionally, then, back and forth again. "We tried to talk, neither of us wishing to appear frightened; but, at last, night and silence helping to excite our overwrought imaginations, the strain was too great, and we were silent. It was nearly midnight. Our vigil was almost at an end, and we were anxiously awaiting the final signal of the girls. We heard the first stroke of the bell, announcing the close of our watch, when, to our horror, in the deep shadows, we saw a small, white shape coming down the stairs. We were glued to the spot. Our staring eyes followed every movement of the thing, which was coming . . . . coming toward us. It reached the door of the room! Then, recovering our senses, both of us screaming, "The Child's Ghost!" we jumped through a broken window, and start­ed to run as fast as our trembling limbs would allow. We ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER b glanced behind us! There was the white shape in pursuit! More dead than alive, we reached our friend's house and, rushing in, we shut and locked the door; only, gasping out '' Ghosts! . . . out­side . . . . at the door!" we fell exhausted! A roar of laughter answered our cry of terror! Still con­vulsed with mirth, one of the girls opened the door and, letting in my beautiful white dog, she exclaimed: "Behold! The G-host!" Then, our friends explained to us that, hearing our first cry of alarm, they had rushed to the window, whence they had seen us running for dear life, with . . . . my dog at our heels! My faithful guard had probably followed me to the "haunted house," going upstairs, unnoticed by us. Unmindful of ghosts, he must have fallen asleep there, and was coming back to me when we took him for a ghost. The creaking sounds we had heard were probably caused by the rubbing of some branches against the house, as the night breeze arose; which our excited fancies had transformed and magnified into supernatural things. Margaret and I were much laughed at and teased about our "ghost"; but we had done as we had agreed and kept our vigil in "the Haunted House"! DOROTHY DARKEN. HOW THE OAK CAME BACK TO ITS OWN. A mighty oak stood by the broad Willamette for nobody knows how long. It was a kingly tree, one that might have tower­ed high above its neighbors, in lordly Sherwood, and sheltered brave Robin and his merry adventurers in many a midnight tryst. But it was destined to stand on the other side of the world, and there look down on Multnomah and his wild sachems. From its shade sped the runners that summoned the Willamettes to war or council. Oh! the tales it might have told. It, like many others, had an enemy. This one was Boreas, the North Wind. The fued was bitter and lasted long. Each win­ter came Boreas, skurrying from his crystal palaces of the North­land, eager for the fray. The tall firs bowed before him as did the balms and cedars. The gentle flowers were crushed beneath his rude foot, and lay prostrate, never to rise again. And he rushed on, well pleased. The oak felt his frosty breath from afar, and stiffened for the fight. It tossed its great arms against the sky as it grappled with the northern king. But its heart was great and its sinews strong, and it did not bend or break. Then Boreas whistled and tore and ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER howled in frenzy, without avail. Presently, beaten, he skulked away to his frozen caverns, with a sinister sound, and a threat of future vengeance. So the great oak stood in haughty power, by the ever-flowing river. The years rolled by and the white men came; those hardy pioneers with muscles of steel and clear blue eyes and simple truths to live by. With singing hearts they cut their way to the brink of the Western sea. It was such a man who crossed the trail with his wife and little girl. He saw the tree on its mossy bank, and the river be­yond, and thought, "This will be home to me.'' Accordingly he built a log house. Under the oak the Little Girl played with her queer little pioneer dolls. The lonesome tree was glad of company, and to it she told her secrets, and it whispered back, and they were good friends. The Little Girl grew, and in a little while, 0, it seemed such a little while to the oak, there was no longer a Little Girl. For anon there came a tall young man with shining face and merry laugh to lead the maiden away. So one starry night she bade the old tree goodbye, and left her tears glistening on its gnarled trunk. Then was the oak lonesome again, the more so because it had known companionship, and it sighed and mourned for the little girl it had cherished and lost. So when Boreas, the unfor-getting foe came back that winter, the tree did not resist with its old ardor and vim. It shivered in the blast, swayed and fell, broken-hearted, by the side of its own calm river. As it fell, it quartered, so was it shaken by its own weight. „ Its beautiful grain was noticed, so it was stowed away, where it remained forgotten for seventeen long years. Then it was found, and out of it two wonderful chairs were made. And one of these was sent to her who had been the Little Girl. So now she sits in the chair and tells the little boy at her knee of the tree that was long ago,—and that's how the oak came back to its own. L. A. G., 15. It was in Oral Expression I. the other day, when Dr. Mathes was substituting for Miss Hays, that he requested Miss H.— to practice for animation by telling the story of "The Four Leaf Clover," to a small boy. The requirements were that the small boy stand by her chair and lean against her knee. I imagine Dr. Mathes' consternation when the only young man in the class promptly volunteered to act the part of the small boy. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 THE HIDDEN CAVE. When a student of the Normal School has finally adjusted himself to the prescribed rules of living at.this famous "Hall of Learning," his thoughts gradually turn to the beauties of his surroundings. His eye will roam to the magnificent bay, lying in hazy con­tentment below him; and to the dark hills behind, with their hidden mysteries. If he loves mystery he Avill surely ferret out the dark cave half-way up the hill, and partially concealed by dark and heavy fir branches. By following an old half-concealed fence, quite unexpectedly will he discover a yawning black hole. With a stout heart, and as stout a stick will he begin his exploration, with the feeling of a DeSoto or a Ponce de Leon. Hidden faces jeer and dance and laugh at him from the dark, and soft rustlings announce to him the presence of some­thing— maybe a snake. Water trickles out from the damp bot­tom of the cave, and adds to the feel of heavy darkness. A min­ute may he stand it, then with his heart in his mouth, he hastily seeks the open. Safe and brave in the open, he wonders why he never thought the sunlight was so bright before. RUTH LEMACK. Miss Montgomery reports the following students at the Jef­ferson Clallam Institute: Misses Dell Pratt and Grace Griffith, at Port Townsend; the Misses Cecil Cruikshank, Grace Ross, Lucy Bonkee, Grace MacKechnie, Mabel Gherke, Addie Thomas at Port Angeles, and Miss Lucetta MacKechnie at Clallam. ODE TO A DOUGHNUT. Oh, thou with the little round hole! Oh, thou which rejoiceth my soul! When I hear thee in the pan a-sizzlin', When I see thy outward crust a-frizzlin'; Oh, it makes my senses totter! Oh! it makes my poor mouth water. When thou comest from the iron pot, When thou comest out so hot, Then a joyous feeling fills me, Hardly can I wait to seize thee; Hardly wait to grasp and crunch thee; Hardly wait to sweetly munch thee! RHEA F. BARNARD. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER The Young "Woman's Christian Association of the United States of America, is the name given to an organization of 825 city and student associations of the country. Of this number 637 are student associations, 5 are Indian, 32 are for colored students, making a total student membership of 56,051. The purpose of the Association is to make a better Christian of every student who bears the name, to make the Christian life comprehensible and attractive to those students who have not yet found their way into it, to make the community life of the college truly Christian, and to train leaders for active service in our own country and abroad. The headquarters of the national organization are in New York city. The President is Miss Grace Dodge. The work divides itself into Home and Foreign branches, each working along departmental systems. The home work in­cludes city, student and extension. The Association is for the entire life of young women, and so the National Board studies to improve methods for developing to its fullest capacity the mental, social, physical and spiritual life. On the home field the Association is now investigating in un­touched department stores, professional and high schools, Indian schools, country life, mill villages, mining towns and hop fields, that they may help to improve the conditions as well as protect the girls who are at work there. The city Association seeks the highest good for girls through boarding homes, lunch rooms, noon rests, gymnasiums, education­al and business classes, Travelers' Aid, vacation homes, industrial, devotional meetings and Bible and Mission Study classes. The student work is carried on through the following com- ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 mittees: Membership, social, devotional, missionary, Bible, fin­ance, inter-collegiate, and the practical or extension. Its field is young women in over 1,000 institutions in the United States and Canada, and its aim is to touch every life in a definite way. The Association extension work is carried on in manufactur­ing establishments, stores, laundries, cotton mills, hop fields, rural and small towns. Ten million young women in the city, on the farm, in schools, colleges, department stores, and in factories represent the need of this work. America is only one of the seventeen countries united in the World's Christian Association. The work in other countries is carried on with the same general methods as in this country. The young women of America, England, G-ermany and other Christian countries unite in supporting Missionary secretaries in non-Christian lands. Reasons for joining the Association are as follows: The Association is the one Christian organization of the school, and as such should be supported by the earnest Christian. By joining you become a member of one of the largest stu­dent organizations of the world, which embraces 186 city Asso­ciations, and 637 student Associations, enrolling 215,056 members. The Association will help in the development and growth of the spiritual life in a practical, wholesome, joyous, loving way. The Association is the place to learn something about the work that is being done in this country to help meet the problems of life and character that young women are facing. The Association is the place for wholesome good times. The Association needs your help. It is the place of loving service, "In His Name." If you wish to make this year the best all round, join our Normal Y. W. C. A. and by so doing you become a member of the National and World's organization. Join a Bible Class and, at least for one quarter, a Mission Study Class. ERA FRANKLIN. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Every Thursday afternoon at 4:10 the Y. W. C. A. holds its weekly meeting. You are always invited, whether you are a member or not. The Y. W. C. A. opened its work for the new School year by an informal tea in the Association rooms Friday afternoon of the first week. Over a hundred girls were present and enjoyed get­ting acquainted, Miss Fox, the Student Secretary for the North- ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER west Territory, was present, and this added much to the pleasure of the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Vesper services were held. Miss Fox spoke at both meetings. Her talks were very helpful and inspired those present to a deeper realization of the magni­tude of the Y. "VV. C. A. work. We are surely privileged to be able to have such an organization in our School. None of us can afford to miss this opportunity for service and spiritual growth, any more than we can afford to miss our intellectual develop­ment. Miss Fox certainly endeared herself to many of the girls during her short stay and we are eagerly looking forward to an­other visit from her. Thursday, September 14, the regular mid-week meeting was held. This meeting was in charge of the Membership Committee. Era Franklin, the vice-president of our organization, was leader. A number of girls spoke, telling what the Association had meant to them and why they intended to join for the coming year. At the close of the meeting, many new girls were enrolled. The social life of the School was opened Friday evening, September 15, when the Y. W. C. A. gave a reception to the en­tire School. Mrs. Thatcher's and Miss Hay's rooms were deco­rated with pennants and posters and looked quite unlike class­rooms. A short musical program was greatly enjoyed by those present. The bulk of the evening, however, was spent in getting acquainted. Punch and wafers were served. All seemed to en­joy the evening and more good times are being anticipated. A Bible Study Rally was held September 21. Mabel Jordan, as leader, spoke on "The Bible, the Dynamo of the World." The following Bible Study courses have been offered: "Life of Christ" taught by Miss Gray and Miss Knowles. "The Gospel of John," by Miss Hogle. "Life and Epistles of Paul," by Mr. Deerwester. "Old Testament Studies,'' by Miss Sperry. See the bulletin for the time and place of these meetings. Surely no one in his education will neglect this, the greatest of all books. Thursday, September 28, an enthusiastic Mission Study Rally was held, with Carrie George as leader. Three courses are of­fered this semester. One course is on Japan, one on Korea and one on South America. Already quite a number have enrolled in each of these classes, but a larger enrollment is desired. Thursday, October 5, Miss Gray gave a helpful and practical talk on, "The Association Girl: Her Problems and Her Difficul­ties." The room was crowded and everyone said it was fine. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 11 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 11 Saturday, the cabinet of the Y. W. C. A. held their monthly business meeting at Miss Sperry's little home on Garden Street. Miss Sperry certainly knows how to make people feel at home. After the meeting she served the daintiest kind of refreshments. Needless to say, everyone had a splendid afternoon and a good time. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Meetings September 13.—The report of the committee from the summer session was accepted. A committee consisting of Mr. Deerwester, Miss Harrison and Miss Foran was appointed to pre­pare an estimate of the different departments of the expense fund. September 19.—The time of the regular weekly meetings was decided to be at 3:25 Tuesdays. Bids for the printing of The Messenger were called for. Miss Harrison gave the following report for the departments of the expense fund: Bookkeeper $ 45.00 Cuts for Annual 40.00 Emblems 12.00 Social 30.00 Bonds 15.00 Stationery 10.00 Athletics —Football, $70; Basketball, $25; Baseball, $20; Tennis, $10 125.00 Total $277.00 On a $350.00 basis, $277.00 Expenditures; $73 Margin. It was decided that the appropriation of $70.00 for football be submitted to the students in General Assembly. Bills allowed, $943.56. September 22.—Miss May deCrane was elected editor-in-chief of The Messenger. The matter of an associate editor was left in the hands of a committee. Short discussion about basket­ball manager. September 26.—Miss Elizabeth Mann was elected associate editor of The Messenger. Discussion of plan for subscription agent. Decided to give him or her a commission of ten per cent, on each paid subscription. The matter of drawing up a contract with subscription agent was left to Mr. Odle, with power to act. Miss Era Franklin was appointed as girls' basketball mana- ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER get. The Board approved, of the appointment of Mr. William Tucker as boys' football manager. The Chairman appointed an Auditing Committee, consisting of Mr. Deerwester, Mr. Odle and Miss Olson. Bills allowed, $126.92. October 3.—Miss Minnie Burroughs was elected as subscrip­tion agent for The Messenger. Mr. Odle was authorized to sign the contract with Miss Burroughs in behalf of the Board. Mr. Deerwester reported that joint bids from the Master Printers' Association had been received. It was decided to give the printing of The Messenger to S. B. Irish Co. A committee was appointed to draw up a contract with Mr. Irish and to in­struct Miss Riordan to sign it in behalf of the Board. A committee consisting of Miss Foran, Mr. Becker and Miss Hays was appointed to look over and complete the list of School songs. Bills allowed, $155.63. FOOTBALL. Football season is here again, and we are about to enter it with a good strong team. The boys have been practicing faith­fully, and though they have not played any games as yet, they are fully prepared to do so. Soon we will hear the good old yells come full and strong from hundreds of voices as our team bat­tles with others for the honor of our School. Hats off to the Blue and White. We have already games scheduled with Wenatchee, Burling­ton and the local High school. Other games are pending with Queen Anne High School, of Seattle; Puget Sound University and Mount Vernon High School. Mr. Tucker, our manager, has been working hard and has procured us a game with Wenatchee for November 4. This is the first time an Eastern Washington High School has offered to bring over a school from the Northwest, and it offers us a splendid opportunity to show them the stuff we are ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 made of, for Wenatchee won the State championship last year, and has beaten everything with ease, so far this year. We have a game with the local High School on October 21, and another on Thanksgiving. Our game with Burlington has been slated for October 28. Now, a word about the team. Of last year's squad, we have Johns, our nifty quarterback; Odle, Eogers, Hawkins, Knaack and Olsen. So, you see, we will practically have to rebuild the team. We have with us two star players from the local High School team. They are Starr Suther­land, who has been elected captain and Wallace Sutherland. Both of them are experienced players and are, perhaps, the most valu­able addition to our team this year. Besides these we have Cun­ningham, Merritt, Tucker, Vail, Hall, Swartz, Baxter, Dill, Jus­tice, A. Hennes, D. Hennes, Lidell, Green and Forrest, all of whom have had more or less experience. The back field will probably consist of Miles Johns, quarterback; Starr Sutherland (captain), right half; Wallace Sutherland, left half, and William C. Tucker, fullback. Of the linemen it is still difficult to tell who will make the various positions. There is plenty of material, as you can see for a good team. It is up to us, as a School, to learn our yells (we have some good ones), attend the games, and give the team our full and undivided support. To the athletic girl—to the one who plays the game squarely —to the enthusiast for clean athletics—Gesundheit! May this year be the best and most successful for you all. The many former students who have returned have been ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER surprised and pleased by the improvements in the '' gym.'' Where formerly there was one large dressing-room for the girls, we now have several smaller divisions of this, which, of eourse, is appre­ciated. In the gym. proper, many new pieces of apparatus have been installed—a circle swing, several sets of rings and poles, and a couple of horses. (As far as we have been able to ascertain, this is the scientific name for the creatures, altho' no reason is given for the name, unless it is that they are hard to mount.) These are all well used, as many can testify from aching muscles. We have in the Normal a much-coveted object, the Kline Cup, at present the property, of the Sophomore Class, around which annually wages fierce warfare—the Kline Cup contest. Accord­ing to present indications this cup will have to be duplicated, or even triplicated, for all Classes have registered a solemn vow to possess it at the end of the series. Miss Era Franklin was elected by the Student Association to fill the position of Athletic Manager for the girls. As a member of the Senior Class, and an experienced athlete, she promises to give the vim and force to the contest which comes from well-or­ganized teams, and well-conducted games. Notices have been sent to all Classes, directing them to elect Class Managers, who will arrange with Miss Sheafer for practice hours. Up-to-date, owing to the inevitable rush of getting located, very little has been done in the way of formal organization; but very often the ambitious ones may be seen throwing at, and occa­sionally into the basket, in an attempt by much practicing to fit themselves for a team. The basket-ball contest is not intended as an incentive toward specialization in athletics, to the detriment of health or scholar­ship. Eather is it intended, by causing Class union and friendly rivalry, to inculcate the proper School spirit, as well as to give an outlet for superabundant energy. All girls who have the time and the inclination are needed and wanted. Do not think, if you are a large Class that the fact will bar you from playing. Two full teams, as well as substitutes, are needed for each Class. In addi­tion to this, if numbers permit, under-teams will be organized in each Class. Previous experience is not essential; one of our best players thought a basket-ball was made of wood; so if you know what a ball looks like, you have all the experience necessary for the beginning. When your Class hours for practice are announced, be on the floor, in your suit, ready for work, on time. Do not wait for an invitation. Eemember you are part of the Class, so hold a session and invite yourself, if you consider it nee- ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 essary. Brit, above all—come! It! you cannot play, come to the games and root. Do your best for the Class, and thru the Class, for the School! TENNIS. Tennis is rapidly becoming a popular sport in our School. Almost any night one may see good, snappy games. These courts offer a splendid opportunity to both the young ladies and young men for healthful, invigorating exercise. The Students seem to appreciate this, for the courts are almost constantly in use. No wonder! They are the best courts in town and are open to all who wish to use them. Among the young women who follow the game and who have shown themselves to be proficient in it are the Misses Ross, Riley, Goodspced Te Roller and Davidson. Among the young men who almost daily make use of the courts are: Kirk Baxter, Harry Heath, Herbert Heath, Sam Johns, Charles Becker, IT. E. Rogers, Mosie Odle, Walter Lidell and Lew Greene. There will probably be some very interesting matches later on and it would be well perhaps, to have a School tournament. R, IT. KNAACK. '• CHORAL CLUB. About thirty enthusiastic warblers responded to Mrs. Thatch­er's announcement that the Choral Club would meet in her room to organize for the year's work. A short business meeting was called and the following officers were elected: President—Miss Ruby Lusher. Vice-President—Miss Louise Atchison. Secretary and Treasurer—Miss Abbie Mills. Custodian—Miss Zera Neilson. Accompanist—Miss Helen Hilby, ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER Director—Mrs. Thatcher. The Club has gone to work with a zeal that will make Or­pheus smile. So be prepared to be astonished at the good music which this organization is going to produce. Mrs. Thatcher says there is some good material, and the work has started unusually well. This is a Club for singing and any new members will be wel­come. FRANCES COCHEL, Choral Club Editor. The Alkasiahs opened the year's work with a social meeting in charge of Miss Boyd and Miss Riordan. Besides the interest­ing experiences told and a recitation by Miss Hansen, Miss Baker gave us a very encouraging talk, explaining the Club's traditions and past work, calling attention to the posters of other years, which covered the walls and advising us in starting our new year. As a result, at the next meeting besides our program, we appoint­ed a manager for our society play, looked after planting the bulbs for our annual flower sale, and discussed many other ways and means for making this the best of our seven years. tk Ten members of last year's Philomathean Literary Society, who returned, gave a rally September 14, 1911. The music room was artistically decorated with the Philomathean colors, green and white. A delightful musical program was given. The re­mainder of the evening was spent in games. Mr. Lidell distin­guished himself as a champion athlete in "planting potatoes." Delicious refreshments were served by the social committee, during which short, snappy stories were told. The Philomatheans held their seeond meeting, September 28, 1911. The following program was rendered: ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 17 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 17 Music Miss Mollie Harrison Talk—"Taft's Early Life" Grace Devereaux Talk— "Taft's Poularity" Mr. Boyd Discussion. "Resolved, that Taft will be the next Re­publican Nominee for President." Affirmative, Mr. Odle; Negative, Mr. Lidell. Judges decided in favor of the affirmative. Talk—"Taft's Relation to the Insurgents" Mr. Phillipi Talk—"Taft Day in Bellingham" Miss Mellish VACATION NOTES. Dr. Mathes was at his desk during Summer School, and after­ward attended the Chautauqua at Rolling Bay. Prof. Deerwester taught in Summer session, and spent the re­mainder of the time on Orcas Island, and a trip to Mount Baker. Prof. Bever and Prof. Bond attended the University of Chi­cago during the Summer. Miss Sperry taught in Summer session, then spent two weeks in the Rainier National Park. Miss Hays attended at Berkeley and had a good time, eating her own cooking. The remainder of the Summer was spent in lower California. Miss Edens spent her vacation at home in Bellingham. She attended the Pacific Northwest Tennis Tournament at Tacoraa, during part of August. Miss Wilson attended to her library work during Summer school, then spent one week in the mountains. Miss Gottleib attended to the duties of her office during Sum­mer school, afterward taking the Mt. Baker trip, and a tour of the Yellowstone National Park. Miss Gray passed the Summer on Orcas Island, at Olga and East Sound. Miss George spent the Summer at Portland, Clatsop Beach, Orcas Island and in the Canadian Rockies. Miss Felt took numerous short trips about the Sound during the Summer. Miss Norton taught in Summer school. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Miss Montgomery passed the Summer at Hardscrabble, as usual. Mrs. Thatcher taught in the Summer session and passed the remainder of the time in Bellingham and other Sound cities. Mrs. Thompson attended to her duties in the office during Summer school and spent the rest of the Summer at Friday Har­bor. Miss Lawrence, after her work in the Summer school, spent the rest of the vacation at her home in the foothills of the Olympics. Miss Hogle, Miss Dawson and Miss Baxter spent the time after Summer school at Olga. Mr. Clark passed the Summer at his work here, with one week's outing in the mountains. Prof. Philippi taught in Summer school, then spent a few weeks in the mountains. Miss Sheafer taught in Summer school and then took some short trips around the Sound. Miss Drake and Miss Jensen taught in the Summer session here, then took a trip to Alaska. Prof. Moodie and Prof. Patehin spent the Summer at Beach, Lumini Island. Prof. Epley taught in Summer school and afterward, accom­panied by Prof. Philippi, fished the whole length of the South Fork of the Nooksack, then crossed over the divide and came back by the Middle Fork. Miss Baker taught in Summer school and spent the remainder of the time on Lummi Island. "Break, break, break, On the cold, gray sands, oh s e a !" "Broke, broke, broke, That is what is the matter with me." —Dick Vale. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 1£ September 6.—Dear old B. S. N. S. opens. Many old stu­dents are back, and many new faces noticeable. Joyous hand­shaking between friends. September 7.—All start into disciplinary education. Smiles become more numerous between students. September 8.—Violin solo by Virginia Mathes. Song by a former student. Trip, through old Oxford with Miss Thomas. Evening frolic. An imaginary bonfire. September 9.—Miss Fox, students' representative of Y. W. C. A., comes to visit us, and Sept. 10.—Gives a short talk in Assembly. Sept. 13.—Class meetings, of course. Sept. 14.—Y. "W. C. A. organized. Sept. 15.—Misses Sperry, Lawrence and Gottlieb take us to the mountains. Y. W. C. A. gives reception which helps students to become acquainted. September 22.—Mr. Bever, Mr. Bond and Miss Hays give us a chance to see the Universities which they attended during the Summer. Dramatic play at Dorm. Costuming was carried out beautifully; not only by actors, but also by the audience. September 29.—Mr. Kline lectures on "Resources of What­com County." Pipe organ recital by Mrs. Cross. September 30, 8:00 A. M.—Mops, brooms, dust cloths seen moving through Dorm, windows. Roar of a vacuum cleaner. 8:00 P. M.—Dorm rooms shining. Also inmates. Classmates and friends shown through Dorm. 11:00 P. M.—Last laggards leave. Inmates weary. October 2.—Seating arranged in Assembly. Be sure and attend now, or, Oh! you five per cent! October 5 —H. S. S. Club organize. Boys' Debating Club. Alkasiah calls large- meeting. October 6.—Senior party proved to be best entertainment ever given in B. S. N. S. Seniors bothered slightly by hungry Juniors and other infant boys of surrounding country. October 9.—Taft day. Students get half holiday. All yell! Rain helped to enliven the program. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER SENIOR NOTES. The Senior Class numbers seventy-seven up to the present issue. The Class has organized though no permanent officers have been elected as yet. Mr. Becker is acting as President and Miss Buchanan as Secretary. Seniors, let us begin this year by being loyal, doing our part, and help to make this year a success and one that we shall re­member. "We congratulate ourselves on our Class teachers, Mr. Deer-wester and Miss Hays. They have already proved their inter­est in our welfare by their valuable hints and suggestions. Gravenstein apples, Apples galore. The Seniors got the apples And the Juniors got the core! Miss. Elizabeth Mann, accompanied by Misses Noreen Cos-tello and Ruth Collins, spent the week-end near "Wickersham. The Misses Grace Phelps and Mabel Cain spent several days at their homes, during the past month. Dr. Mathes.—"And what became of Columbus?" Chorus of Seniors.—"He died!" Early on the evening of Friday, October 6, the Seniors began to gather in Society Hall, and soon the first Senior party of the year was in full swing. Songs, with Mrs. Deerwester leading, occupied the time until all had arrived, when the games began. At 10:00 o'clock, the refreshments were served, which had been ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER i l saved from the hands of ruthless robbers, by the heroic courage of two of our numbers. "Weren't those apples good? And the pop-corn crisp? At a late hour the Seniors disbanded, declaring that th^ party was '' stacks of fun.'' REMINDERS FOR SENIORS. Subscribe for the Messenger. Pay your Class dues. Attend all Class meetings. Don't knock. Don't be a grind. Be cheerful and do your lt;\uiy. 0 sing of the Seniors, A Class sturdy and strong; Who to the Bellingham Normal belong. We may lack in numbers, But never in heart; And as Seniors in Normal We'll well play our part. SENIOR BOYS. B is for Becker, so learned and grave, Even when kidnapped he's still very brave. E is for Evans, of him we boast, In the dining hall he's a most excellent host. H is for Heath, Harry you know, A marvelous fellow, and—quite a beau. J is for Jensen, so modest and coy, He's noted for fussing; the naughty boy. Y is for York, he's married, they say, Which is not extraordinary, even in this day. Who comes around when we are out And eats our pop-corn and apples, without Telling us what they're about, The Juniors (?) (?) (?). Who is it picks on little Heath And think they've pulled the Seniors' teeth' And yet are fooled in that belief, The Juniors! ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER JUNIORS Early in the second week of the School year, the Junior Class was organized under the direction of the Class teachers, Miss Hogle and Mr. Epley. Short speeches were made by the teach­ers and several members of the Class all emphasizing the same point—that this year's Class will be a banner class, and what­ever we do, we shall be unified. Mr. Harry Rogers was elected president, Miss Boyd vice-president, and Mr. Wallace Suther­land, secretary and treasurer. We feel that with such efficient officers and Class teachers, the Junior Class will succeed in every­thing it undertakes. The Junior Class is unusually fortunate this year in its mas­culine percentage, and we look to these young men to win ihe laurels in athletics for the School. The majority of the football men are Juniors,—so we are confident that B. S. N. S. will have a winning team this year. Needless to say, the Junior girls have every expectation of claiming the coveted Kline Cup this year. JUNIOE CLASS Here's to the Junior Class! Bonnets off to them we say; For here is the bonniest Junior Class That ever has-come this way. The lassies all are sweet and fair, The laddies quick to do and dare— The combination so wondrous rare— And best of all they're here to stay At the T 0 P! ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 LOCALS. Among the Junior girls who took advantage of the short vacation were Miss Nell Forbes, Miss Gertrude Davidson, Miss Florence Myron and Miss Rasmusson. Quantity and Quality? Juniors! Misses Ruth Collins and Noreen Costello spent a very en­joyable week end with Miss Elizabeth Mann at her home in Wickersham. Mr. W. H. Proctor and son, Harry, of Everett, visited Miss Grace Procter last week. The Seniors entertained a few of our Junior boys at their party Friday night. Kind Seniors! The Dormitory Juniors assisted by some very able Seniors, presented a thrilling melodrama, last week to a select and ap­preciative audience. SOPHOMORE NOTES. On September twentieth the Sophomores met and organized, Mr. Dill being elected president. On the following Wednesday the Class again met, adopted the constitution and immediately began plans for a beach party. The plans crystallized and Fri­day afternoon, October sixth, was set as the date; but lo! when that afternoon came it was accompanied by a much disturbed at­mosphere and condensed vapor, and so, owing to these external conditions the outing was postponed until more favorable weather prevails. As yet only a limited number of the aggregate of Sopho­mores have joined the Class, but however large the membership becomes we will be a decidedly orderly Class as we have the Kaup (cop) in our midst. Sophomores, arouse your Class spirit; sign the constitution and help make our Class one of the foremost in School. FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS. On September twenty-seventn the Class of 1915 held their first meeting. Miss Baxter and Mr. Bever, the Class teachers, gave some good suggestions on Class organization. Two commit­tees of three each were appointed to draw up a constitution and to select Class colors. At the meeting on October fourth, Miss Mary Riordan was ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 24 ---------- U THE MESSENGER elected president. The election of the other officers was deferred until the next meeting. A QUESTION. Seniors! Seniors! Tell me true What the Juniors had agin' you When in the middle of the bleak, lone night They forced you up on Sehome's height And tied you to the trees so tight? Tell to us, please, how you solved your plight. A Freshman. Miss Emma Rexroth, 1910%, is teaching again at Sedro- Woolley. Miss Emma Dutue, 1911, is teaching in Seattle, as is alsi' Miss Margaret Stark and Miss Elizabeth Williams. Mr. Clayton Gibson, the President, of 1911 Class, is Assistant Principal in one of the Seattle schools. He was always very popular, and it was the general belief that he would hold a prominent position. Walborg Olson and Gertrude MacDonald, 1911, are teaching at Bremerton, Wash. Mr. Cyrus Hanks is the principal of the Smith school at the same place. Helen Finch, 1911, is teaching primary in Spokane. Myrtle Egtvert is teaching at Redmond. Lillian Chatting, Julia and Juanita Ambrose and Dida Wel-bon, 1910 students, are teaching in Bellingham, ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Harriet Clouston, Assistant Domestic Science teacher at B. S. N. S. last year is teaching in a private school in Idaho. Among those who have decided that they preferred only one pupil in their school, we find Miss Ina Landen Harriet Del-linger, 1901, the City Drawing Teacher, has married Mr. Percival Brown of this city. Miss Cora Kennedy, who has recently at­tended school had her name changed to Mrs. D. Sherman, and is located on a ranch at Dryden, "Wash. Miss Erma Misel, '09, teaches primary at Wenatchee. Miss Mary Baxter, special student 1911, is Assistant Domes­tic Science teacher in the Bellingham school. Miss Carrie Hildebrand and Agnes Caldwell, 1911, are both teaching in Bellingham. Miss Eebecca Knight, former supervisor in the Normal Training Department, has opened a bookstore in Spokane, where she has built up an excellent business. Mr. Deerwester (explaining)—"I can make biscuits and—" At this the Class laughs heartily. Mr. D.—"Yes, I can." Miss Edens—"Class, do you like Poe's Bells?" Class—"Yes." Miss Edens—"Which bells do you like best?" Miss Bragdon—"Wedding Bells." m Mr. Bever.—'' Mr. Kaup, you are not in your own seat!'' Mr. Kaup.—"Yes, I am. Miss Kilmer is here, and I always sit next to her." Song by Senior boy, Friday Night.—"I'd rather be outside a-lookin' in than on the inside a-lookin' out." ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 26 ---------- 26 TEE MESSENGER Latest songs and their singers, as heard in the halls. "Has anybody here seen Nellie?"—Orville Adams. "Has anybody got a kiss to spare?"—Norene Costello. "Praise the Lord!"—Dot B. " 0 , where; 0, where, has my little Dog gone?"—Franklin Olsen. "Some Day."—Nell Sal von. "Gee! I wish I had a Beau!"—Ada Udenberg. "If I had a thousand lives, I'd give them all for you."—Duet. Miss Arthur and Mr. Callow. "Hine, Oh Hine!"—Ruth Buchanan. "Keep Sweet."—Esther Franzen. "For me, woman has no charms.''—G. H. Merritt. Mr. Epley (in Geog. Method, speaking of the sun.)—In the Arctic circle in June it is just like a 'hen's son,' because it never sets. Miss Baxter.—"Is there anyone present who is absent?" Mr. Bond.—'' Say, Wallie; is school closed today '•''' Wallie.—"No; you didn't think they would close school just because I played hookey, did you?" Heard in the "Doctor's" office: "Were your parents born in this country?" "My mother was, but I don't know whether my father was born here or after he got here!'' M In Plane Geometry. Mr. Bond (giving classification of man and monkey.)— Miss Riordan—"What is a biped?" Mr. Bond.—"Miss Riordan." ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 Miss Gray (in Ancient History).—"Whom do we influence by our characters?" Student.—'' Our anscestors.'' Senior Girl (in hall).—"There wasn't a boy at our party. Junior Girl—"I wonder why?" First Student.—"What is the noblest work of a student?" Second Student.—"A successful bluff in a Class room." C is for Cunningham whose aim is to be, A waiter in the "Seagull" so he can eat free. m He.—"Would you like me better if I were well off?" She.—"Yes; about a mile off." Miss Bowen.—"What do we call people who undertake a great many things?" Student.—'' Undertakers.'' A vote of thanks is extended to the young men of the De­bating Club, who serenaded near Oak and High Streets. M Mr. Thennes (telling story of Tarn O'Shanter'')—"Miss Edens, what kind of dresses did those witches wear?" Mr. Thennes (hesitatingly).—"Kind o' short gowns." ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER The Student body assembled on September ninth and was delightfully entertained by Miss Evelyn Thomas, former teacher of Expression at Ellensburg, but not a public reader. Miss Thomas has spent the past two years at Oxford and her talk on that college was enjoyed by all. No more interesting subject could have been found than the one chosen for the second and third Fridays of the School year; that of Vacations spent. Miss Sperry made us all wish we might have been privileged to climb Mt. Eainier (Tacoma) with her. Miss Lawrence and Miss Gottleib followed with equally delightful descriptions of summer trips. Miss Hays, Mr. Bond and Mr. Bever each told of their trip to, and stay at, the colleges at which they spent the Summer months; Miss Hays at Berkeley, Messrs. Bond and Bever at the Chicago XL The talks, well spiced with stories and bits of wit, held the attention of the audience. "The Eesources of Whatcom County" was ably discussed on September 29th, by C. E. Cline, a granger near Lynden. Mr. Cline has been a resident of the county for more than twenty years and has made a close study of the country. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We especially desire the bank accounts of the Nor­mal students and wish to solicit any banking business you may have, and can assure you of a courteous re­ception. You can open an account from $1 up. Your checks will act as receipts for any bills you may pay, and by opening an account you will eliminate the dan­ger of losing your money or have it stolen by keeping it around your rooms. We will be pleased to explain anything about start­ing a bank account that you may be interested in, and in any event we will be glad to cash your drafts with­out any charge. Northwestern National Bank Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash MONTGOMERY'S Is HQG plaee to b y yoCir F(iel or get yodr TrGr^s fyaGled . . PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Grocery Dept., Main 237; A 237 Meat Dept., Main 858; A 373 Frank's Grocery Meat Market %/ Is the place to order your groceries and meats, fresh vegetables always. Orders welcome regardless of how small they may be. 1051 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. SNOOKUMS:—"Where shall I order the ice cream?" MARJORIE:—"Why, from the ROYAL DAIRY of course. Who else has such nice ice cream?" • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M 46 A 746 WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY ON YOUR: SHOES Liatest Styles Pug Toes All heathers = LADI63' - 3A]V[PLe 3fiOe PAI^LOI^3 Cor. Commercial and Holly, Red Front Bldg. "Everutnino in Printing that is Good" S. B. IRISH a. CO. Prirptipg :: Eipgraviipg Iiegal Blanks 1311 Railroad Avenue - - Phone Main 382 ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Exclusive agents for Libby Cut Glass. New holiday shipment just arrived. Diamond setting our specialty. Everything In Pure FOODS Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company This is the greatest offer ever made in Bellingham, Washingt on—From Tf?e Grosart Studio Opp. Byron Hotel 1211 Dock Street The Senior College Panel Portrait is designed for schools and colleges. They are flexi­ble stock in heavy folders, size 3x7 1-2. This is the best style ever designed for panel portraits. ....Insist on our salesman showing you our complete line at the studio... This Is the Coupon The holder of this coupon upon paying $2.65 at the studio at time of sitting is entitled to one dozen of our $7.00 College Panel Portraits. Only one coupon can be used by each person. Groups and copies extra. This coupon good until Dec. 15th, 1911. Sittings by appointment only. We do developing and printing - Developing, 10 cents per roll, any size Tfye Grosart Studio - Bellirpgharp, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS CHOCOLATES CHOCOLATES 50c a Lb. E^ J 50c a Lb. SMABY'S DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES They Stand For the HIGHEST in PURITY and QUALITY We Also Make Caramels Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Waffles Kisses Opera Bolls and other good candies which stand for purity and quality. 107 E. Holly St. 50c a Lb. 50c a Lb. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 126 E. Holly 126 E. Holly 133 West Holly St. Phones: M 517; B 481 NORTHWEST TEA lt;£ COFFEE CO. tflGtf Gf^ADE TEAS, SPICES a n d EXTRACTS We roast our coffee every day COLLINS SL OO. DRUGGISTSaod KODAK FOLKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS FOR THE MEN STUDENTS Razors, Straps, Shaving Creams, Soaps and Toilet Articles at CUT PRICES. Collins Co are the only "real" cut rate druggists in Bellingham. FOR THE GIRLS All the things—Creams, powders, toilet Articles, Manicure Goods, Soaps and sweet Perfumes, every­thing to make beauty more beautiful, and all at CUT PRICES. Collins Co., original, genuine cut rate druggists. Kodak Folks, Confectioners. We are Bellinghatn's agents for Whitman's, Johnston's, Gunther's and Mayfair's Chocolates Schools Issuing Monthly Magazines Should Write the JJO$TH COAST EJJGt?AYlKG CO. Regarding Engravings Prices Lowest Fully Equipped Bellingham, Wash. Modern ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kempbaus Co* 206-208 W. HOLLY STREET Drg Goods, Cloaks, Suits ar?d Iiadies' Furnishings AGENTS FOR PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS REMOVAL NOTICE Harter-Wells Piano Co. Is now located at 211 E. Holly With a complete line of pianos, sheet music, Victor talking machines and records. " REGGY CLOTHES " FOR YOUNG MEN Have all the snap and style possible to put into any suit For sale exclusively by JACOBS BROS. 115 E. Holly Near R. R. Ave. The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes in the city GR/MSTED SHOE CO. SS ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Pay Less ar)d Qress getter and order one of our $40 and $45 suits or overcoats now, at only $25 and $30 OCir Up-lo-Qate $15 and $20 ready-to-wear suits and overcoats are made better and are far better values than the ordinary T\je Griggs Sail fio6se 309 W. Holly Still in business, still glad to see you at our store COME EARLY, COME OFTEN AND WE'LL BOTH BE HAPPIER J". ]ST. S e l b y Co. 207 W. Holly St. While waiting for a car in South Bellingham don't forget the ©etmet^ Kit©fie;ra Corner 11th and Harris ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty See Us for RG lt;Js, Laee 0Griaii?s, Poriiers or anything in r?AFQG3 OR FURNITURE We buy, sell or exchange new or second hand TYye Jer^irjs-goys ©o. Elk and Chestnut 10th and Harris VICTOX A. ROBDM, Prest. F. P. HAKDSCHY, Caahier W. MCCUSH, Vice-Preat. H. P. JDKM, Aaat.Caabitr The Bellingham National Bank BBLLINSHAM. COABHIKOTON CAPITAL. STOOK AND SURPLUS 32BO,OOO.QO This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY A. P. Erickson, Proprietor GfiOIG© JVIGAT3 Our Specialty Phones: Sunset, Main 195; Home A 920 - Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS x x J{ ORBBG SHORTHAND TWINS THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL X J{ SHORTHAND SPEED CONTEST X X * H BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE * * 3 X Night School Monday, Wednesday and Friday. J| X It is the only private Commercial School in the Northwest that X X makes a specialty of teaching Gregg Shorthand exclusively. £ X THE BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE offers special X * advantages to Normal graduates preparing for commercial life or the |J v Civil Service examinations. X X * X BELLINGHAM B U S I N E S S C O L L E G E * 5 F. J. Caskey, President g X 1318 1-2 Bay St. Tel. M. 1564; A 465 X Fairhaven Pharmacy O. B. FINNEGAN PURE DRUGS Corner Twelfth and Harris Sts., So. Bellingham F. Stanley Piper Thos. H. Carder PIPER CARDER A R C H I T E C T S Phones, A 435, M 429, First National Bank Building Bellingham, Wash. ffiKBaKB5agM«EB^^ I n 5 The Normal Lecture Course 1911—12 Oct. 26. The Whitney Bros. Quartet. Nov. 8. Senator Gore. Nov. 23, Francis J. Heney. Mar. 20. John Spargo. a Apr. 20. Adrians M. Newens, reader I Date not fixed. Edwin Baxter Perry, pianist. 1 % Price for six; $2.00 . . For single number, 50c §3 Tickets on sale at Sun Drug Store ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS TWENTY YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL OPERATION BUSINESS COLLEGE Belling^am, Wasl?. WILSON'S Our office practice consists of wholesale, freight, commission and bank offices, equipped with Burrough's adding machine, cash register, loose-leaf and card systems of bookkeeping. Our typewriter department is equipped with latest models Remington, Underwood and Smith Premier typewriter—22 in number. In shorthand we offer you the great Reporting system Pitman short­hand. We also teach Gregg. You want the best BUSINESS training you can get. Enroll at The Leading Business School In the Northwest. For Good, Wholesome, Home Cooked Meals Go to BOYD'S CAFE Waffle House Elk Street Bellingham Sweet Grocery Co. Reliable Dealer in GROCER/ES. FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES "SEALSHIPT" OYSTERS FRESH EVERY DAY HOMEMADE BREAD. DOUGHNUTS, ETC. 1021 Elk Street Both Phones 217 Remember, We Are the Only Art Store in Town ATWOOD Paint and Wallpaper Co. ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co Wholesale and Retail SHEIip fl^D HEAVY Hfl$DWfl$E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple Home Phone A 166 Pacific Phone Main 3883 Mullin Alsop Real Estate and Insurance Brokers Residence Agents Norwich Union Fire Ins. Society Rooms 220-221 Exchange Blk. Bellingham, Wash. GET IT AT THE Qed Cross Pharmacy WE SAVE YOU MONEY v 214 West Holly St. Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS A. H. DAHL Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Notions 1204 l l th St., South Bellingham Fresh Goods Every Day CONFECTIONERY Eastern Bakery Ice Cream at order for Lodges and Parties. 1200 n t h St., South Bellingham Phone Main 143 1234 Elk Street Whatcom Dye Works J. J. VAUGHAN, Prop. Does the Best Work Bellingham, : : : : : Washington Try JACK MARTIN'S WAFFLE HOUSE For a SQUARE You Will Be Satisfied Opp. Byron Hotel Dock Street Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 .• A 254 A. G. WICKMAN UNDERTAKER and FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IM 1 8 9S (F ¥=* WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY EXPRESS and DRAYING BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 % w J ---------- Messenger - 1911 October - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON Bellingham JOHN £. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. I„ 1IUNB.O B. W. HA8KBIX MUNRO HASKELL OOR. ELK AND C H E S T N UT The Place to Buy LAWN MOWERS, SCREEN DOORS. SCREEN WINDOWS GARDEN TOOLS, GARDEN HOSE The Best in town. Call and see T^e Little Student Photos 5 0 c . F»ER Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SANDISON STUDIO 128^2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 S T U D E N T S If your eyes tire easily, smart or burn, causing a headache, you need glasses, and every day's delay works further injury to your sight. SEE ME about your eyes today; it's the wise thing to do. The seriousness of troub­les arising from eye strain requires expert service to combat it. I offer you that service Optometrist L . L . K E R E N S Optician Nineteen years experience 104 East Holly StreetPPPPP </mods>
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- school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.26 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BELLINQHAM WASHI
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school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returna
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- 1909_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we uuderstand it.—A. LINCOLN. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S
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1909_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we uuderstand i
Show more1909_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we uuderstand it.—A. LINCOLN. SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., PrintingCB^^^i gt;i3" Railroad Avenue ROY GOODELL. - - PRANK UMBARGER, - MARY DEWAR, - - GRACE ALLEN, - MARGARET BRYANT, CARL STORLIE, } VIOLA VAN CUREN, J RUBY MARSTON, MESSENGER STAFF Editor ISABEL WILLIAMS, ^ Associate Literary Literary Exchange - Athletics Alumni LILLIAN CARLETON, Local MAY DOLSON, j Editors MISS SCHOTT, J HERMAN F. SMITH, - Business Mgr. WINIFRED MAW, Asst. Business Mgr. BELLE CREWS, - - Art Editor TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879- Vol. VIII. February, 1909 No. 5 We enjoy giving you another of our new cover de­signs this month. The story we print is a serial in three parts. Although only four appeared on the platform January 29, sixteen persons were granted certificates. It is a notable fact that over half of the students of the school are in the Junior and Senior years, showing that a majority of our students are graduates of four-year high schools. This is the only Normal in the State where this condition prevails. Are we going to be represented at the A. Y. P. ? Well, I should say! Here's what's been planned so far, other arrangements or alterations will be made as it is deemed necessary. The three Normal Schools of the State havn planned a large exhibition and rest room in common. Numerous interesting exhibits from the three schools will ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGEB be in this hall and every convenience possible will be pro­vided for visitors. Everything will be carefully shown and explained to visitors. Aside from this main hall, each Normal will have a separate and distinct room, probably joining the main hall, where the individual exhibits of the schools will be placed. Our exhibits will consist of maps and charts, manual training work, papers and many other things of great interest to the observer. Is not this going to be our greatest advertiser? Is not this the chance to show what we are accomplishing along different lines to the public ? What is it that we should do now to make this success? Is it to stand back and let the other fellow do the work? No, there is a little part we all can do; let's take hold and do it. Let every department and every student in the school put forth a great effort and make our part of the A. Y. P. a success. THE COUNTERFEIT By . GOLDIE WRESTON BROWN In Three Parts. PART I. "Your soul was pure and true— The good stars, met in your horoscope, Made you of spirit, fir and dew." —Browning. " I fear thou are another counterfeit, And yet, in faith, thou bearest thee Like a king." —Shakespeare. The "Time" was the fairest month of the year, June, with its myriads of roses and golden sunbeams. The "Place" was a dear old Wisconsin homestead, farm and sugarbush combined. The "Girl" was just a slip of humanity with taffy colored hair. " I think," she said, with sweet gravity, "that it is best to understand the situation exactly." She hid her face for a moment in the friendly daisies that she held in her arms, as if to gain courage to proceed. "Yes." The non-committel reply sent an angry shiver over her. " I felt so sure of your aid; so sure of your generous absolution of all blame. I thought it was as much a past time for you as it was a time of interest for me. If I ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 3 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 3 had not been aware of your position here I would not have been so kind; would not have let you say what you did. I would not have dreamed of asking you to pose for me." "No?" The answer came moodily from the other end of the boat. A sunbeam caressed her hair and it took on the hue of dull gold. "Men in your station can assume the polish of—of," she faltered. "Yes; go on." The steadiness of his voice veiled a warning note of what? He was such an enigma now as he had been a year before, when they had met at the old homestead house. "Oh, you understand! Polish some are born and bred with must be acquired by others." "Then I can hardly fill the requirements of the per-son who should be your model. One's hero should always be a descendant, straight, of the oldest blue blood of the country." "Why will you persist in misunderstanding me and making me say what I don't mean? There are somo things you lack and some things you have that they can never have. That is why I ask you to be my hero in real life. I never had a brother, or, at least, I have never known him. I might have studied him, you know." " I t is too bad that you haven't a microscope large enough to study this specimen thoroughly." There was a tinge of sarcasm evident. "Don't," she pleaded, laying her white hand on his, as he grasped the oars and sent the boat shoreward. She watched the play of the powerful muscles of his arms and his perfect strokes, silent, until the boat grated on the sand at the river's edge. Silently he sprang to the bank and pulled the boat high up on the sand. The sand arose and with a forced ripple of laughter held out both hands for his aid. He took them in his and forced her to pause, standing as she was, in the prow of the boat. ''Listen,'' he said, tensely. '' This afternoon you have asked me to perform an almost Herculean feat. You have asked me to come on the stage of action in real life, and make my vacation a farce, a comedy—perhaps a tragedy. I am to go on loving you, to be your tool, to act the role of leading man in this scene from real life, to your equally interesting role of leading lady. Why? That you may be a vivisectionist as it were; to record the breaking of a ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER heart, and my words, thoughts and deeds, to re-create a man who is to live my life, a new, in a book; my reward is to be nothing but the regret that I had ever—" A faint sob, or was it a laugh, from the girl who stood with bowed head, brought his passionate outburst to an abrupt pause. A sense of sudden tenderness took the place of his anger. She looked so like a child in her simple white boating dress. The daisies she had hoarded so carefully had fallen at her feet. As he lifted her to the ground she was careful not to tread on one of them. She could be tender when she loved. " I tried to be fair to us both," she said, as she slowly turned to the little gate, arranging the flowers as she went. "I—I don't love you, Richard. I value your friend­ship very much, and I admire you for all that you have made yourself. I—" "Dorothy—" "Let me finish, please. I did not mean to be cruel. I thought you understood. I did so much want to know what you would say, would do; you are so unusual when—" Her blue eyes were laughing now. "You know I recorded it all." The square chin became squarer. "And now you want to go on with the game so that you may record it to its finish? Well, we will. Ill play the part you have assigned me. But it will be counterfeit, untrue, as I believe everything is. I'll play the game out. Be at your side as I have been; obey your slightest wish; do and say the things you want your hero to do and say, and mean nothing. I'll be the poor spurious coin, from nature's mint that you wish me to be. I'll be a genuine counterfeit." "Richard, you do not mean all that you are saying. You will have tired of this fancy in six weeks. You have simply caught the contagion that has been abroad among aunty's guests for the last month. It has not proved fatal with any so far. It will not with you." With a light laugh she hurried up the path to the house. Tie stood motionless, with folded arms, an expression on his face which football fans had called "Old Russels win or die phiz." (To Be Continued.) ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 THE WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. The twenty-second annual convention of the Wash­ington Educational Association was a great meeting, not only because of the large number of teachers enrolled, but also because of the personnel of its program. The executive committee, true to the broad spirit of this western country, had not confined itself to a narrow area in making up its program, but had drawn upon the whole country. Many a state convention, even in the boasted "center of things," is satisfied with one distinguished speaker, but this convention was favored with addresses from Dr. Ida Bender of Buffalo, New York, and Dr. Charles McMurry of DeKalb, Illinois, besides many of the leading edu­cators of Washington. Standing room was at a premium at every session. The Spokane teachers were there—over a hundred strong. The Seattle and Tacoma teachers came in a special car. There were representatives from most of the leading pri­vate schools and state institutions. Although Bellingham is farther away from Spokane than any of the other schools, no other state institution had a larger delegation from its faculty than the Belling­ham Normal School. The county superintendents of several of the coun­ties in the vicinity of Spokane took advantage of this occasion to hold their County Institutes, and a rare oppor­tunity it seemed, for it gave theml a chance to utilize the talent of the State Association. Dr. Bender and Dr. McMurry both appeared on the special county programs. It also gave the county teachers all of the advantages of the State Associations, but unfortunately many of these teachers failed to appreciate this opportunity. The teachers who make up the great rank and file of the profession certainly should have a voice in deciding the great questions that concern the profession, for m many cases they are the most vitally concerned and are more familiar with the real conditions than teachers in other positions can be, but so long as their interests ex­tend no farther than the limits of their own districts, these problems are going to be solved by the few people who are interested in them. At the opening session of the convention Dr. Sisson of the University of Washington gave a report on Teach-m1 Advisory Council and High ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 TEE MESSENGER zation. A printed extract of the report of this committee was distributed. This report stated that the proposed organizations were to be distinctly advisory bodies, inas­much as the superintendent alone is responsible to the Board of Education, and their purpose is to give the teachers a reasonable voice in the decision of matters of importance relating to the school without in any way attempting to interfere with the executive power of either the principal or superintendent. Dr. Sisson read two letters as samples of many letters received by the committee from high school principals and superintendents in different parts of the country. One strongly opposed the plan, while the other favored it quite as decidedly. Mr. Geiger, of the Broadway High School, Seattle, spoke on High School Government, and seemed decidedly opposed to the Faculty Organization plan. Mr. Parker, of the Tacoma High School, gave an in­teresting report of the organization and success of the "Tacoma Experiment" in Teachers' Advisory Council. After a discussion in which many of the leading educators of the State took part, it was suggested that the convention was not yet prepared to make a decision, so it was left for the next meeting of the association. Mr. Baily then spoke on plans for the school exhibit at the A. Y. P. Exposition. He urged that the displays should emphasize lines of work that are distinctive in character and that show progress in education, rather than work that shows special proficiency of children along the lines of regular routine work. All of the other business of the convention was left for the closing meeting. Mr. Hunt gave the report of the committee on salary. This committee attempted to do its work most thoroughly. A list of questions concerning salary, expense of living, opportunity for improvement, etc., was sent to every teacher in the State with a view of getting accurate data, but although this question of salary is one that interests all of the teachers, comparatively few responded to the request, but from the data received it was found that the average salaries of the men are about 10 per cent larger than the salaries of the women in the same positions, and that the average salaries paid in the state are not suffi­cient for the teacher to pay his living expenses and have anything for professional advancement. Mr. Bryan, chairman of the School Lands Committee, ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 1 reported that money belonging to the school fund had been diverted into other channels by state officials, and a committee, with Mr. Bryan as chairman, was appointed to look into this matter and see if this fund, which would amount to many thousands of dollars, could not be put back into the school fund. Mr. Hughes, of the Legislation Committee, reported on the school code. This code contains many changes in the school law, and very few of the members of the association felt prepared to vote upon this report because they had been unable to get copies of the code, therefore no action was taken and the report was referred to the Legislation Committee. One of the pleasant features of the association was the opportunity to renew friendships and form new ones. Many Bellingham students were there who were anxious to meet the members of the faculty to get the news from the Normal and students from other Normal Schools, Universities and Colleges from the Middle West, the East and South, who are trying their wings in this great Northwest, were surprised to see familiar faces from the dear home land. One thing that impressed a stranger in the midst was the beautiful fraternal spirit that exists among the Normal Schools of the State. Mr. Sampson with other representa­tives of the Cheney Normal who were at the convention gave a banquet for the members of the faculty from the different Normal Schools in the artistic "German Room" of the celebrated Davenport Cafe. Every one enjoyed it most thoroughly and it was decided to make this banquet an annual affair, to be given the second evening of the convention each year. Miss Gray was appointed to make arrangements for the banqeut at Tacoma next year. The Spokane Committee on Arrangements did its work most effectively. Three different auditoriums were provided for the general meetings and various rooms in the High School building were used for the section meet­ings. Each of these auditoriums was made attractive by plants and cut flowers. A good musical program was also arranged for different meetings. The City of Spokane was most hospitable in its recep­tion and entertainment of its guests. The Commercial Club provided a most unique and expensive badge as a souvenir. The Women's Clubs of the city gave a most delightful reception and dance in honor of the visiting ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER teachers and the citizens arranged for a trolley ride all over the city. All of the arrangements were certainly appreciated by the visitors, who will no doubt hail with joy any oppor­tunity to visit Spokane and her charming people again. THE FIRST AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ON THE PACIFIC. It was in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, in the year 1843, that the first American government on the Pacific was established. The only government in the country up to this time was that exercised over British subjects by the officers of the Hudson Bay Company. Knowing the Oregon of today it is difficult to imagine it as it was sixty years ago. From the account of Lieut. Charles Wilkes, Commander of the Pacific Exploring party, who visited it in 1841, we quote the following de­tails: At the mouth of the Columbia River was a group of young men building a small vessel; at the Falls a mission and a salm,on packing station; at a place called Champoeg were four or five cabins; further up the river a number of small farms; still further on the Catholic mission, American mission, and "The Mill," now the present site of Salem. These settlements with the great trading establishment of the Hudson Bay Company com­prised the white population of Oregon. Early in the year 1841 an incident occurred which brought out sharply the need of some authority, and set in motion the plan to secure a political organization. A wealthy cattleman died leaving no will and no heir. Those who gathered at the funeral issued a call for a gen­eral meeting to decide what was to be done with the property. When the public meeting occurred the settlers chose a supreme judge and other officers, and also appointed a committee to draft a constitution, preparatory to estab­lishing a Provisional Government until such time as the American Government saw fit to extend its protection over them. But, owing to the opposition of the French party, the plan failed and the matter was dropped until early in the Fall of 1842, when Dr. White arrived with a new party of emigrants. Another meeting was called, another committee appointed and the plan to create a Provisional Government was now fully launched. The two months allowed the committee for considera- ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 tion was a time of great political activity in the colony, but when they gathered at Champoeg, May 2, the com­mittee reported in favor of establishing a government. When a motion was made to adopt this report the vote was very close, and some one called for a division of the house. At this point arose the stalwart figure of Joe Meek, one of the most picturesque of the mountain men. Stepping grandly out in front of the excited men, he shouted, "Who is for a divide? All in favor of the report follow me." The count was made, we are told, after half an hour of the wildest confusion, and resulted in fifty-two in favor of, and fifty against the resolution. The officers —Supreme Judge, Clerk, Eecorder, High Sheriff, three Magistrates and three Constables—were chosen before adjournment. A legislative committee of nine was also chosen, and instructed to report a code of laws to be voted on by the people July 5. The pioneers who gathered at Champoeg to hear a Fourth of July address by the American Missionary, Rev. G. Hines, remained over until the next day and ratified the provisions of the so-called First Organic Law. VIVE FLORY. DORA. Breakfast was over, the dishwater was steaming hot and the dishes were piled upon the table. With these preparations completed Mrs. Hunter looked about for her twelve-year-old daughter, whom she gently but firmly had to remind every morning that it was time to wash dishes. Dora hated dish washing as only a real tomboy can, Her father had called her "Dick" in a spirit of fun, and from that day on her brother Don hailed her as Dick upon all occasions, much to their mother's mortification. However, she had honestly earned the boyish nickname, for she could run as fast as any boy in the neighborhood, catch as many fish, throw a stone as far and as straight, and walk high smooth logs over the swiftest part of the river. When Dora's twelfth birthday had passed Mrs. Hun­ter decided that it was time to teach her daughter some of the arts of housekeeping, and so it came to be the tom­boy's task to wash the breakfast dishes every morning. Upon this particular morning the tomboy had been unusually quiet, had eaten little breakfast, which was also ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER unusual, and had quietly slipped away, although no one noticed any of these things at the time. Mrs. Hunter called several times, looked in every room in the house, explored the yard, sent Don to the barn and to the chicken house, but all in vain. Dick had disappeared as com­pletely as if the ground had opened up and swallowed her. The whole family became alarmed, for with her many faults Dick had always been obedient. Finally, Mr. Hunter went out to search along the river bank, tak­ing the path that led up-stream and sending Don in the opposite direction, and Mrs. Hunter went into the house to wash the long-neglected dishes herself. This was soon done, and, being restless, she wondered out into the yard, walking aimlessly about. Suddenly she noticed something blue and oddly familiar peeping from behind some boards that leaned against the fence. Idly wondering what it could be she strolled over and peered behind the boards to see a very sheepish looking Dick lying flat upon the damp ground. "Well," said her mother as soon as she found her voice and forced back a smile, " I think it will be safe for you to come out now, the dishes are washed. Soon afterward when the father and brother came in, they saw a shame-faced Dick sitting meekly in a corner. They listened to the story that the mother tried to tell with becoming severity, and then they broke into laughter. It was such a happy ending to a morning's trouble that mother and daughter soon joined in. Even the dog tried to show his appreciation of the joke by pricking up his ears and thumping his tail loudly upon the floor. Needless to say, this experience cured Dora of her dis­like for dish washing. BEULAH McCUTCHEN. AT OUR FRIDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY. Owing to cold weather there have been only two Friday morning entertainments this month. Dr. Tremiayne Dunstan's lecture on "The Land of the Kangaroo," which was given in Assembly on January 15th, was interesting and profitable. We have had several illustrated lectures at the Normal this year, but this one was much the best. The views were good and the lec­ture was full of instruction. Dr. Dunstan is a very genial man and his talk was typical of him. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 On January 22 the students listened to an excellent talk on "Forestry," which was given by Miss Baker. As she travels over the country Miss Baker notices in particular the trees, and having made an extensive study of them, she was enabled to make her talk interesting and profitable. At the close of Miss Baker's lecture Mr. Eply threw on a few stereopticon slides which he had prepared for the occasion. The students of the Normal should give a vote of thanks to Mr. Eply and Mr. Bond for their kind­ness in preparing slides and in manipulating the stereop- SOCIETY NOTES. Owing to the inclement weather after vacation, and also the Bible Institute, the literary societies have met only once since the Christmas holidays. On January 22 Mrs. Foss Lamprell Whitney favored the Thespian Club with a delightful and highly instructive talk along the line of general dramatic work. She closed with the recital of two short poemp, which were singu­larly enjoyed by those present. In the near future the club will render some scenes from the "Merchant of Venice, and later some of the more modern plays. The Alkisiahs rendered a very interesting "Jane Addam's" program on January 22. Miss Green gave a talk on Miss Addam's life and her sphere of activities, while Miss DuBois gave one on the Hull House move­ment in England. Misses Williams and McKechnie favored the club with a delightful vocal duet. Everybody inter­ested in Alaska be sure and attend their coming Alaska program. ' £ The National House of Representatives, recently or­ganized to promote interest in debating and public speak­ing, has been obliged to postpone its meetings because Mr. Foster, an attorney, who was in the city and was to have been Speaker of the House, has left town, so now another speaker must be secured. Though it seems rather difficult to start this ball to rolling, we feel sure that when it does begin to move it will make people "sit up and t§ke notice."—Oregon Representative. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER THE SERVANT IN THE HOUSE. Mrs. Foss L. Whitney's recital on Friday evening, January 22, was one of those productions which it is a wonderful privilege to hear. From the time, when with a natural womanliness that was charming, she came before the audience and began the rendering of the play, until the last vibration of her full deep voice, in the imperson­ation of the Bishop of Benares, had ceased, the audience gave her their closest attention. To say that Mrs. Whitney was interested in the drama would not half describe her intense feeling in what she was reciting. So vivid was her portrayal of the characters that we almost forgot we were listening to one woman. The message which she had to bring through the play was one very near to the people living in the present day of labor problems and democratic feeling. Who could be snobbish after the feeling of amused contempt with which we listened to his lordship, the Bishop of Lancaster, vent his enraged astonishment when told he had break­fasted with a "common workingman?" And who could help seeing Robert the workingman's side of the question and did not want to say with Mary: "You are brave, beautiful and good," when he went readily to a disagree­able and repulsive task because, as he said, "Somun 'ad to clean hup the muck o' the world?" We shudder at his roughness, but pitied him, while we condemned the con­ditions of society which had made him the degraded man he was. Then, there was the old message, which has been given over and over again—the power of love to find the best that is in one and to cause one to strive after the ideal which it sets. We are glad Mrs. Whitney came, because we cannot hear such productions too often, and because of the moral and intellectual uplight we receive from hearing such plays. A STUDENT. THE BIBLE INSTITUTE. What? The Y. W. C. A. Bible Institute. When? January 14-17,1909. Where? In the Society Hall of the Normal Building. Who ? Dr. Dunstan and Mrs. Campbell of Seattle. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 Thus it was announced. Now the question is: How was it? Different answers are heard, but they may all be summed up in this sentence: It was a success. What did they do ? Mrs. Campbell in the first meet­ing, on Thursday afternoon, took for her subject: "The Little Colt," and laid special emphasis upon this thought— Jesus says to us as to his disciples: "Go, seek, find, lose, bring, for the Master hath need." The little, homely, seemingly useless things when covered with his mantle, and the reins placed in his hands, can be used to accom­plish his work. Thursday evening Dr. Dunstan spoke on "The Man Jesus." Many illustrations and convincing arguments were given to show that Jesus could be none other than as Peter said, "Christ, the Son of the Living God." On Friday afternoon Rev. Cornish, of the First Bap­tist Church, outlined the Sermon on the Mount, and during his remarks gave many helpful suggestions on the study of this most wonderful of all sermons. Rev. Macartney, of the Presbyterian Church, talked on "The Indignation of Christ," and reminded us of many things that are seldom considered in connection with the life of the Master. Friday evening, after a helpful devotional half hour, led by Mrs. Campbell, Dr. Dunstan discussed the "Per­sonnel of the Apostleship," giving names and character­istics of the Apostles so that we obtained a clearer insight into their lives and work. The meeting Saturday afternoon was on "The Teach­ing and Practice of Jesus in Regard to Prayer." Rev. Dunstan read and discoursed on the model prayer given us by our Lord. The special music furnished for each Assembly was greatly enjoyed and appreciated. The closing meeting was held in the parlor at Edens Hall, Sunday afternoon, and was perhaps the best of all. The topic was "The Vision of the Multitude," and there was inspiration in every thought given by Mrs. Campbell. Her beautiful life shone out in her face and the girls gathered around her could not but be interested in the work in which she is so deeply concerned. It was the last session, but not the last of the Institute, for the thoughts gleaned from it will linger in our minds and we are already beginning to look forward to another pne nest year. E. M. L. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page [14] ---------- p n i p sepsis IRMA MISEL ELSIE KEESE ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page [15] ---------- ALMA HILDEBRAND MAY GREENMAN ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER GRADUATION EXERCISES. The graduation exercises of the mid-year term, which were held in the Auditorium last Friday evening, were attended by a large and appreicative audience. The room was decorated with red, white and blue bunting, and at the back of the stage was draped the National flag, this being not only graduation, but the twentieth birth­day of our State. Upon the stage were seated Dr. Mathes, Rev. Guiler, the Board of Directors, Judge Burke, the speaker of the evening, also the four graduates, the Misses Misel, Hilde-brande, Keene and Greenman. The members of the class were dressed in white and each wore a bouquet of carna­tions. The first number upon the program was a piano solo by Miss Anderson, after which Rev. Guiler, of the Eureka M. E. Church, gave the invocation. The Choral Club then favored us with two selections. Dr. Mathes then intro­duced Judge Burke of Seattle, who spoke of his trip through Japan and China. His speech was most interesting. He said we should become acquainted with our neighbors, and he hoped if we did not learn anything more about them from his speech, it would at least inspire in us a desire to learn of them. He left for Japan on the 13th day of September, 1907, on the Minnesota, and arrived on the 28th day of September at Yokohama. In speaking of the voyage he said that nothing was lost except one day. "We went to bed one Saturday night, and when we got up it was Monday morning." Every sight was different from any­thing he had ever seen—such fantastic scenery, men of such small stature, and the queer mlode of transportation; but the strangest of all was the home life which he had many opportunities of observing. On arrival he was invited to dine at the finest club in Yokohama. The guests were met at the door by ser­vants who unlaced their shoes and put felt slippers upon their feet. The dining room as he describes would appear to the Westerner as being very queer, for there were no chairs or tables. The guests were compelled to sit upon silk cushions which were placed in a large circle around the room. The dinner consisted of thirteen courses, of which eight were fish. The beverage, called "sache," which corresponds to our whiskey or brandy, is first passed to the host in a small cup. After he sips it, the ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 17 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 17 cup is rinsed in water and more "sadie" is poured into it and passed to the next person, and so on around the room. The Japanese are great lovers of flowers and they have rare skill in arranging them. The Japanese temples are always found with a most artistic nature setting and make sacred the beautiful spots in which they are located. Judge Burke thinks that war with America is inconceivable to the Japanese, because they look upon us as their teachers. In his closing remarks he said that we ought to be thankful that our lot is cast in America with its freedom, liberty, and Christianity. After Judge Burk's address Miss Moore gave a vocal selection. The diplomas were then given to the graduates by Dr. Mathes, who made a short presentation speech. Out of respect to the lately bereaved member of the Faculty the reception which usually follows the gradua­tion exercises was omitted. However, after the benedic­tion was pronounced a number of the friends went for­ward and congratulated the graduates. M. LAIN. IN MEMORIAM. A beloved friend, wife and mother, has been taken from our midst. Mrs. Elizabeth Forrest, wife of J. F. Forrest, Professor of Mathematics, in the Normal, died January 25th at her home on High street. She had been suffering for some time, but strong hopes were held for her recovery, until Tuesday morning, when the end came, suddenly. Mrs. Forrest was born in Kjioxville, Iowa. She was a woman of broad views and she was interested along all educationaly lines, especially mtasic, having been a teacher of music. She was a member of the P. E. O. Society and of the M. E. Church of this city. She was an ideal friend, a sympathetic adviser to all who knew her; a fond wife and mother in her home. The sympathy of the whole Normal School has gone out to the bereaved husband and children for the loss of " a woman whose price was above rubies; whose tongue was the law of kindness and whom her children rise up and call blessed; also her husband, he praiseth her." ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER A YEAR IN THE "BIG BEND." All hail to the Chinook wind! The people of Puget Sound sometimes think that this famous wind is their peculiar property, but they forget that it crosses the broad prairies of Eastern Washington and penetrates even into Montana. If one were living in the Big Bend wheat region, if the time of year were March, if a deep snow lay on the ground and the frozen wind from the north still poured over the mountains, his heart would sing with joy one day when the north wind lulled and after a few fitful gusts gave way to a damp warm gale from the southwest which stole from the Pacific up the Columbia river valley. In a few days the snow is gone and the farmer begins to clean and prepare his grain for the sowing. The wind blows almost continually for weeks while he sows. So dry does the soil become that as he plods after his broad harrow he must breathe the dust stirred up by his fellow who is far in advance. This condition obtains till one fine day the steady wind ceases and warm, light breezes begin to play among the little valleys. Soon the lowlands are seen to be covered with myriads of yellow buttercups, and the homely patches of "scab" land are thicker set with the dainty little pink "rockroses," which are a de­light to the eye. The balmy air penertates every place and the farmer is glad that he is in the wheat section of the state of "Washington. Scarcely noticeable is the merging of spring into sum­mer. The sun has worked his way to the zenith, and he, with the help of occasional winds, has dried the sap in every sprig but the hardy grain. Now is the time for the "hot winds," and lucky is the farmer whose grain it does not touch. It sometimes comes even under cover of dark­ness and surprises the wayfarer by a sudden gust like the breath of a furnace. . The farmer now takes a little rest before the harvest. He may spend a glorious day on the Fourth of July in a nearby heat-baked town or make a few excursions into the canyons for fruit. At all times he is watching his grain turn to gold. He then prepares for harvest, and if ever he hurries, it is now. What he lacks in speed he makes up in time—rising at four and retiring at ten. He must get his machinery and horses in shape, mend the harness, go to town for groceries and for help. His men come with their blankets, which they spread under the clear sky where true sleep is laid hold on ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 19 ---------- I THE MESSENGER 19 indeed. After a fortnight or two of sun up to sun down labor the harvest is over, the grain is in the stack ready for the thresher and the farmer breathes a sigh of relief. If you are willing to change your notion of autumn from falling yellow leaves, whispering breezes and red sunsets you may be introduced to a different kind which is made up of wind driven clouds of dust which sweep the landscape, fields of dry brown stubble and dry crack­ling sagebrush which lines the roads. As the farmer drives his team with the load of wheat to town, dropping a wheel into a '' chuck hole'' every few yards, breathing the dust stirred up by his horses in front and leaving a swirl­ing cloud behind he begins to think that perhaps there are better places in the world after all. The hauling of wheat to market together with the plowing completes the fall work. After a few desultory late fall rains the snow comes and if the winter is not unusual there will be from, six weeks to two months of superb sleighing and skating. All horses on the roads wear sleigh-bells and their music is sweet on the still starlit nights when the sleighing parties sweep up and down over the rolling hills. The snow is also of practical utility. Every farmer owns a stout "bob­sled" and can do his heaviest hauling on it. Sometimes the mercury sings to thirty below zero, but commonly it is much milder. The wheat growing part of our state produces its type of man just as Texas, Arizona or Puget Sound pro­duce certain types. He is generally rough, plain in speech and dress, but "square" in business. He thinks in terms of wheat. And why not, for his horizon contains little else. He is accustomed to handle much money, whether he retains a great percentage for himself or not, and he is sometimes free in spending it. The wife, by all odds, has the hardest part of the bargain. Household cleanliness is impossible when the air is so saturated with dust which settles everywhere. Homes are so far apart that commun­ication is not easy, and hence social chats with a neighbor are infrequent, and when the ladies do converse, they, having no other interest, talk their husband's business with a vengeance. What wonder that every farmer's ambition is to raise enough funds to establish himself in some city suburb or to turn his face toward Puget Sound. NOAH DAVENPORT. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER The basket-ball season has been very successful this year. Two teams have done much good practice. Four games have already been played, of which only one has been lost, and a number of more games are scheduled. The following games have been played: December 21—Second team played Everson, 9-12. January 23—Combination first and second team played Sedro-Woolley, 20-19. Next time we win. January 29—First team played Mt. Vernon, 12-28. January 29—Second team played Sumas, 13-16. The Normal team has been much strengthened by the return of Leon Corey. He has played forward on the teams for a number of years. Together with Petherans, the other forward, they can "shoot" a basket against any guard. This effective team work was shown in the game with Mount Vernon. A trip to the east of the mountains has been planned for the first team. Games have been arranged with Almira, Gonzaga College, Spokane, Cheney Normal, Wen-atchee, North Yakima, Ellensburg, Pullman, and possibly others. A very pleasant trip is anticipated. It will mean a vacation of at least one week with the opportunity to visit the city of Spokane, other cities and towns of East­ern Washington, a trip through the Palouse country to Pullman, and return by the way of Walla Walla. So the boys that have made the first team are well paid for the time effort spent. The boys will go about February 8. The line-up is as follows: First Team—Goodell, center; Petheran, Corey, for­ward; Davenport, Becker, guard. Second Team—Harvey Smith, center; Umbarger, Fos­ter, forward; Copenhaver, Rodgers, guard. GIRLS' ATHLETICS. Oh, where! Oh, where are the basket-ball girls? Oh, where! Oh, where can they be? ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 In the gym| I have looked for the different class teams, And nothing but Juniors can see. Why is it that there is no enthusiasm in girls' athletics this year? Other years all of the preliminaries in the Kline Cup contests have been played by now. Have we not as good material as before? We have as good if not better. The simplest explanation is that because there is one strong team in school the weaker ones have dropped out. The Juniors have that strong team. They have the team that always turns out for practice, that always has ten on the floor who are really anxious to play. And they are the ones who have games scheduled. On the twelfth of this month they will play the local High, and the week following the Mt. Vernon High. We, the Juniors, will uphold the honor of the school when all others fail. CALENDAR. January 4—Dr. Mathes and studies welcomed. January 5—No school; freeze out. January 6—Furs, overcoats and chattering teeth. January 7—Registers continue to gain in popular­ity (?) January 8—No school. Cold, cold, go away, Come again on Saturday, Students can't afford to play, Mid-year Ex. not far away. January 11—Earthquake. January 12—Orchestra proposed. January 13—Decided in mental arithmetic that mental pipes are frozen, too. January 14—Dr. Mathes calls the "Little Red Hens" in. Bible Institute begins. January 15—Rev. Tremayne Dunstan gives lecture in Assembly in "Australia." January 18—Nothing doing. January 19—Mr. Forrest unanimously elected faculty member on board of control of Student Association, and Miss Abbie Johnson elected secretary. January 20—Peanut sale. January 21—More snow. Lost—In the strains of Wagner.—Prof. Epley. January 22—"The Servant in the House," by Mrs. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER FOBS Lamprell Whitney, under auspices of Students' Asso­ciation. Miss Baker gives very interesting talk on "For­estry." January 23—B. S. N. S. baskel-ball boys at Sedro- Woolley; score, 19-20. (Explanations profuse.) January 25—Professor Kruze, president of Whit-worth College, addresses students in Assembly. January 26 (Prof. E. in Physical Geog.)—If the forces of erosion continue for the next million of years in all probabilities our ancestors will be wearing fins. January 27—New force of teachers assigned in train­ing school. January 28—Juniors decorate for Senior graduation. January 29—Graduation exercises. February 1—Blue books! Miss Montgomery returned. February 2—Blue books and blue faces. Groundhog day. February 3—Flunk! Flunk!! Flunk!!! ALUMNI. Hazel Souers, who has been in school this year, left the first of this month to go to her home in Alaska. Her mother's illness called her home. Miss Josie Little is now Mrs. Walter Wells. Her home is in Sedro-Woolley. Mrs. Pope, '06, is teaching in South Bellingham in the Larrabee building. Miss Effie Fish, of the last year Junior class, is teach­ing near Olympia. Miss Stella Barker, a Junior of 1908, is teaching at Ferndale. Miss Nellie Roberts, '05, is principal of the Lincoln Heights building at Tumwater, near Olympia. Miss Jessie Lawrence, '02, who is one of the High ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 23 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 23 School teachers at Snohomish, has spent a week with her sister, Miss Minerva Lawrence, this past month. Miss Ethel Cook has left school to take charge of the school at Toutle, in the southern part of the State. Beatrice Benson, '06, is teaching at Port Townsend. Ethel Peek, '06, has charge of one of the rooms in the Green Lake schools, Seattle. Bertha Mauerman, '06, is teaching in Olympia. Florence Haycock is teaching in the Washington building in Olympia. Elizabeth Pease and Sadie Wysman Ad. are teaching in country schools near Olympia. Martha Welton, '08, is teaching at Port Angeles. Jessie Bryant Ad. is teaching in Seattle. Miss Pearl Smith, '06, taught in the Olympia schools last year. Last summer she was married to Prof. Newell, principal of the Garfield building, that city. They have gone to Hoquiam to make their home, where Prof. Newell is City Superintendent of Schools. Frank Feidler has been working in British Columbia during the fall and winter months. Next semester he is going to attend Pullman. Miss Else Anthon, '05, was married this last summer to Prof. Frye of the Science Department of the U. of W. Miss May Sloan is teaching her second year in Cen-tralia. Miss Mary Lea Pemberton, '07^, has quit teaching in Centralia, preparatory to being married early in the spring to one of the young business men of that city. Miss Mabel Clark is teaching at Lakeview, "Wash. She has thirty-two pupils. Miss Sarah Cochran, '07, has been very ill and has been obliged to give up her work in Kirkland. At pres­ent she is east of the mountains. EXCHANGES. Sally is so busy nowadays that she said I must write the Exchange notes this month. Wal—it's pretty hard fur ole Uncle Si to write, but I 'low as how he can do anything fur Sally. I'm right glad to give you all wel­come after the good Christmas time, and I'm reel glad that you didn't freeze up that cold spell. Don't that sharp weather keep you jumpin', though? No time fur saun-terin' then. Sally brung me a big armful of papers, so guess I better go to work. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER "Whimls!"—let's see what you have to say. You have some good cuts and some good articles. I like that one about the blind poet. There is that dainty "Spinster" and she has some mighty good stories; and say, I like that poem, "Just Some Little Thing." "Comus" has an ap­propriate Christmas cover and is a pretty nice lookin' paper. Say, I just want every one to look at the cover of the "Review" (McMinnville). Don't that give the paper tone and character? Did you ever notice the spicy little quotations which head each department of "The Tempe Normal Student?" There is one thing sure the "Normalite" (Peru) is a newsy paper. I find a new Exchange, "The Lakonian." I'm glad to see you; come again. "Tahoma," it always does me good to see you, for you are up to date in every detail. You people get an idee that we old farmers don't know much, but we know a good thing when we see it. Wal, N. P. H. S., I'm not goin' to criticise; jest sug­gest that you add a good story to your paper. Two other papers that are on pur line that contain a goodly number of advertisements and good material are the "Normal Eyte" and "The KSlikilik." There is another new Ex­change, "Orange and Purple," found (Danville, Penn.) "Wall, that Exchange fellow has some pretty good idees, but (hee-hee) I wonder what he'll think of your Uncle Si. LOCAL. The Third Year class gave a class party the sixteenth, which was of a very unsual nature owing to the fact that the young men were in the majority. The entire class was well represented and all report an enjoyable evening. The Third Years have by their display of social life this year given a fair example to their fellow class men to wake up and enjoy life. Ben Hur, which is to be played Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, will be well patronized by students. Mrs. Judge Klellogg entertains the ladies of the Faculty at her home on Eleventh street, Saturday, Febru­ary 6th, at a needle work party. Mrs. F. M. Watson has been in town visiting her daughters Frances and Olive. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Exam. Monday and Tuesday. Now we can draw a good happy (?) breath again. Miss Hogle spoke the week after Christmas holidays at the Kalama Institute. Miss Hays has several calls to do Institute work in the near future. Dr. Mathes was called to Olympia on business Satur­day. Miss Eose Strauch is to visit her sister Minnie Strauch all of this week. Five-year certificates were granted to Misses Grace Allen, Mary Templin, Maud Dickinson, Hazel Henkle, Agnes Pitsch, Edna Swanson, Viola VanCuren. Elementary certificates were granted to Misses Lelia Caple, Theresa Giesen, Laila Davenport, Hazel Shull and Ella Xavier. Miss Montgomery is back. She came in Tuesday, February 1st after an absence of six months. We are all glad to see Miss Montgomery again. That does not mean, however, that we are glad to see Mrs. Samson go. We are glad that she was with us and we wish that she could remain. Good! Did you know we beat the Mount Vernon High School basket-ball team Friday night? Score, 28-12. Three Certainties. Death, the landlady, and flunk. "Are you coming back next term?" "That depends upon conditions."—Ex. At Junior Glass Meeting. Mr. B.—Is everybody here. Miss Angst—Mr. McCoubrey is. Graduation Essay. "What's in a name?" ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER JOSHES. "In men whom men condemn as ill, I find so much of goodness still; In men whom men pronounce divine, I find so much of sin and blot, I hesitate to draw a line Between the two—where God has not." —Joaquin Miller. We studied "Institutions," From the "ancient" to the "new," And drew a few conclusions That you'd never guess, I trow, But Mathes was not satisfied, Cyclopedias then our text, To read them all we vainly tried, Now we've left them for the next. ONE OF THE CLASS. After Miss Sperry's class, which had discovered, Men have died from time to time, and worms have eaten them, but not for love," Mrs. Gertrude M— said, "Yes, more men have died from indigestion than from love. I know for I have been married twice." Mr. H. F. Smith has expressed his intention of spend­ing his evenings next semester by going out after dark and gazing at the sunset. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 2? An invitation which was circulating among the mem­bers of the Browning class: Come grow wise along with me, The best of Browning is yet to be; There's a test to be given you may recall, On themes and poems one and all. Smith and Storlie and Umbarger, too, Wish you to bring your volume with you. To Foster's place on Cedar street, At 7;30 on Thursday meet; And there we'll delve in Browning lore, Till the hour of half past nine or more. Hilda L. ( seeing Prof. Deerwester go down the hall) 'There goes Mr. Psychology." First Student—"I've been down town." Second Student—"What did you get?" First Student—"I got tired." Miss Sperry—"That makes me think of tying the barn to the horse." Who is that lady?" "That is Miss Hays." "Oh! she's the 'contortionist' up at the Normal, isn't she?" Gif.—"Gee, the wind blew a corner of my brain out this morning." Wil.—"Mine, too. It blew the grammar corner out of mine." Gif.—"How could a thing blow out what was never there?" What will the girls do when lost ads on the bulletin board won't bring D. H. S. back? Miss George (of an applicant to training school)— "And how do you divide fractions?" Boy (straightening his vest)—"Ah! you divert th« divisor and multiply." Miss Gerd—g—Do you want me to read this list of cooking utensils, Miss Laurence; I got them for my own use. ---------- Messenger - 1909 February - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Is it MERELY a coincidence that so many of the boys have black eyes, sore fingers, etc., just before exam, week? The Normal Wouldn't Seem Like Home If the radiators were hot. If Miss Schnider didn't love the Faculty. If the "Preacher" went away. If the orchestra didn't break our calm. If Mr. Moodie didn't want "more detail." If the locker keys didn't go astray. If the Juniors passed in psychology. If the boys would do the decorating for some of the re­ceptions. Time, tide and the exams, wait for no man. I. Maid one. II. Maid won. in. Made one. —Ex. Miss Sperry (a week before the exams.)—"This may not be very interesting just now, but it will be next week." — Mr. Epley (speaking of domestic animals)—"We got the pig from China; what else did we get from there?" Miss Schneider—"Firecrackers." "How did that First Year get that sliver in his hand?" " Oh! he was scratching his head.''PPPPP
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