1910_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. THE CENTENNIAL ON THE "BORDER LINE." The centennial wave of patriotism that swept the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1876, nowhere rose higher than on the shores of Puget Sound. Early in the year, the little settle­ment in the north, which later deveolped into our border town, Blaine, caught the idea of all the settlements joining in celebrating the approaching anniversary. Communication was at this time difficult, but the enthusiasm of the pioneers knew no such word as fail. The proposed plan spread rapidly from one group to the other. Everywhere it was received with a spirit that insured success. Each community en­tered heartily upon the plan. Everyone was anxious and worked for its success. As a result, all was in readiness when the natal day arrived. The dense forests made travel by land very tedious and labor* ious, so it was decided to hold the celebration at a place easily ac­cessible by water. It was agreed that no more beautiful or appro­priate place could be found than Semiahmoo Spit. This was a long, narrow, beautifully wooded neck of land that stretched out into the Gulf of Georgia. The long looked-for day dawned clear and bright. The vil­lages awoke early. Scarcely had the sun peeped over Baker's head ere the Bay was dotted with the gayly decked boats and canoes. Even the red man had caught the spirit and was on his way. How their crafts sped along! Not a moment of this day should be missed. Those whose homes were near were early on shore to welcome and assist others in landing. As each boat was relieved of its basket and passengers, it was pulled high and dry on the beach. No cannon could be secured to boom its message to the hills, but its absence was supplied by the lusty cheers of the enthusiastic company. These echoed through the woods and rang across the water. During the early part of the morning the younger people played games, explored the Spit, dug clams and prepared fires for baking them. The older people took advantage of this rare oppor­tunity to visit and exchange ideas on the important topics of the day. Later, the crowd gathered about a rudely constructed plat­form, where Rev. Tennant, of Ferndale, orator of the day, took his place. Under his leadership they rose and sang "America,'* ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER with great fervor and reverence. The music was followed by prayer, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The speaker then recalled to his audience the work of their forefathers, and the work which was now before the settlers in the great Northwest. Following the address, Mrs. Carver, a noble pioneer woman, stepped to the platform and issued the welcome invitation to all to form in line and march to the table among the firs. She re­quested the Cain brothers, the oldest pioneers, to head the line. What a sight met their eyes when the tables were reached! They were loaded with all the good things known to the culinary art of the housewives of the settlements. So bountifully had they prepared the lunch that much remained, even after the apprecia­tive throng of Indians had been served. The remaining time was devoted to merrymaking. Much in­terest was created by the rivalry between the different settle­ments. Representatives of the villages ran races on the beach; some engaged in a tug-of-v^ar. These and various other contests made the day pass all too quickly. Nature wishing to partake in the celebration boomed her cannon in the mountains in a farewell salute, as the people pushed their boats from the shore. GRACE ARMSTRONG. A MISDIRECTED LETTER. Not long ago my father had occasion to write to an old friend, John Jackson, a cabinet-maker by trade, ordering a three-piece bedroom suite. A peculiar habit of father's was his love for trans­posing ordinary names for the purpose of joking. This habit even­tually grew so strong that it caused a great amount of embarrass­ment at times, as the following letter will show, the letters reach­ing another friend, a tailor, by the name of Jack Johnson: September 21, 1910, Seattle, Wash. "Jack Johnson (instead of John Jackson), "Takehoma, Wn. "Dear Friend: Wish you would make a three-piece suit, of light material but heavy enough for everyday use. You know the usual measurements, and I know you can please me; but I de­sire this one made as large as possible and the following changes made, if convenient: First, have the legs short and bulky, instead of long and nar­row, and have them slightly twisted at the bottom. Second, make the backs of the three pieces of that dark material like the last you made for me and the fronts of light, with all trimmings in gilt. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER ft Third, put an extra seat. I think a solid black color would com­plete the contrast. "Am moving in a few days to my new home at Hilman City, and when you have the article made please send them by freight to me there. The furnishings I intend to use in my new home are to be entirely novel and different from those I see in every place I go, and that is why I ask you to make me such a peculiar suit. Now, I would like to get them in at least two weeks, for we are going to celebrate our daughter's marriage then, and I am just fixing this up as a pleasant surprise. "Sincerely, "S. B. BROWN." "When the tailor received this letter he was, as you may imag­ine, much surprised, but as he was well acquainted with father and knew his love for practical jokes he thought he understood the situation and at once set about making this peculiar suit of clothes. At last it was completed and the tailor laughed to him­self to think how father would look in his suit at the wedding, but he probably would not have felt so funny had he foreseen what havoc that suit of clothes was to make in our family. For some cause the freight was delayed, and father at last gave up the idea of surprising the household (as he had intended) with a novel, new bed-room suite for the bride's room. On the wedding day, when all had assembled for the cere­mony, the expressman entered with a small package for father. Of course, we were anxious to see what it was, thinking it might be some present for the happy bridal party, so father readily be­gan to unroll the parcel. Imagine his feelings as he brought out this suit of freakish de­sign and held it up for inspection. Then came the bill—a three-piece suit, and signed, "the tailor, Jack Johnson." Father saw at once what he had done. He was all embarrass­ment and confusion; he stormed and fumed, and with all our ef­forts we could not pacify him. Indeed, he worked himself into such a state that at last the wedding had to be postponed—and all on account of a misdirected letter. ME. CLARK'S ADDRESS. Tuesday morning, April 8, Mr. Clark, president of the Van­couver School for Deaf and Dumb Children, addressed the faculty and students of the Bellingham Normal School. Mr. Clark said: " I am not a public lecturer and feel much more at home before an audience of deaf and dumb children than when making an ad- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER dress of this kind." However, Mr. Clark's lecture was interesting as well as instructive. The instruction of deaf children started about three hun­dred years ago, when in 1610, Ponce de Leon, a relative of the great discoverer by that name, started a school for Spanish gran­dees. Ponce de Leon communicated with his students by writing, but his successors invented the modern manual alphabet which is used by all nations today excepting England and Australia. Un­til 1760, schools for the deaf and dumb were present, but in this year a professor started public schools for the instruction of these unfortunate ones in France and Germany. He originated the sys­tem of sign language where signs stand not for words, but ideas. In 1816 Galedet, an American, was instructed to go to Europe and there study methods of teaching deaf and dumb children. He went to England and then to France, came back to America, and started the first American school for the deaf and dumb in Connecticut. He called his school an "Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb," which name was a very unfortunate one, since people did not like the'idea of sending their children to an asylum. There is, after all, more in a name than people generally suppose. A "School for Defective Youth," as it was formerly called, was founded at Vancouver, Wash., in 1886. At that time it was composed of three parts; a department for the deaf, another for the dumb, and still another for the feeble-minded. In 1905, the State Legislature passed an act removing the school for the feeble­minded to Medical Lake. This change was carried out in May, 1906. In 1907, it was proposed to run the two departments of the Vancouver school separately and this has also been accomplished. Mr. Clark said: "The best thing I did for the Vancouver school was to separate the deaf and dumb students. They are two sepa­rate and distinct schools and should not be run together. The president of the school is going to be a special teacher of either the blind or the deaf. A specialist is bound is to be a crank, and either the one or the other, either the deaf or the blind are going to be neglected." The school has not suffered from political influences as has been the case with most other State schools. The first President was a Presbyterian minister from Seattle. He stayed with the work for one year and then resigned because of inefficiency of training. Dr. Watson, of Ontario, succeeded him. He remained at the head of the school, doing his work faithfully until 1906, and then Mr. Clark took charge. Mr. Clark says that beyond the Sixth Grade the course of study tallies closely with that of the common schools. The differ- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 6 ence previous to this time is due to the lack of past experience. The children must, first of all, be taught a means of communica­tion. The "sign language" is used at the beginning and is later combined with the oral system. Most schools use the combined system as soon as possible, and Mr. Clark says that it is due to this fact that the deaf and dumb children of our country are so far in advance over those in other lands. "However," said Mr. Clark, "teaching of speech is not the object of our school, but rather to build character, to make men and women who can mingle in society and become a part of it." The manual arts are taught. Boys are taught printing, car­pentering, shoemaking, harnessmaking, etc. They are thus made useful and independent citizens. Mr. Clark says that he has never signed a diploma, when the bearer was not able to earn $2.50 per day. He says he has not a single girl in the school over fourteen years, who cannot make a shirt waist. Every girl must make her own graduation dress. They are taught to cook, wash and do general housework. In short, the students are given a utilitarian education. In Mr. Clark's estimation, not a better mannered, more obe­dient set of children can be found than those at the deaf and dumb school. (Are the practice teachers willing to accept this?) He does not believe in corporal punishment outside of the home. The method of punishment at the Vancouver school is to fit the pun­ishment to the crime. The children are under constant surveil­lance ; not that they are always conscious of it, but an eye is kept on them constantly. The older children are given more liberties, such as being allowed to go down town when there is no reason for them not doing so. A night watchman in both boys' and girls' wards goes through all rooms once every hour. In case of fire it would be their duty to arouse the sleepers, who cannot be awakened except by shaking. These children have just as good advantages as their brothers and sisters in public schools, and a great deal better, since the public school could never hope to give them what this institution does. Through careful training they are given character, person­ality and individuality. They mingle with men and women and. are very often more successful than their more fortunate brothers and sisters. Indeed, Mr. Clark says that in a great majority of cases the deaf person will be the only one in a family of brothers and sisters to possess a home of his own. Mr. Clark said that the only American educators whose names appear in the "Washington Congressional building are the names of men who have been educators of deaf and dumb chil- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER dren. Considered in this light, Mr. Clark's calling as well as that of the hundreds of other men and women engaged in the educa­tion of the 12,000 deaf children in our schools is a high one. We were glad to hear from one who was so deeply interested in the welfare of children whose misfortune it is to be deprived of hear­ing and speech, and sincerely wish Mr. Clark success in all of his efforts. ADVENTURES ON CHUCKANUT MOUNTAIN. By premeditated plans, we, my friend and I, started at six o'clock Saturday morning, the 26th of March, to make a trip to Chuckanut Peak for pleasure and sight-seeing. We left High Street early, and by fast walking we were at the foothills when the sun threw her dazzling rays over the Bay. We were not pre­pared to kill large game, as we only carried our lunch, pocket-knives and matches. For precaution we each cut a stout sapling, which proved very helpful as a climbing-staff, and, which we now keep as relics of our trip. We easily found the many trails leading to the peak, but scorning to use these beaten paths, we started through the densest woods, and made us a path of our own. Having nothing to guide us, we wandered about through underbrush and marshy places. After walking about two hours among hitherto untrodden under­brush, we arrived at a stream where we lunched and took a cool, refreshing drink of water. We saw here no signs of animal life, save a lonely squirrel, hare, which we tried in vain to catch for Easter eggs, which we might have caught with little sport, and a frightened After following the stream for about a mile, picking out bright stones and agates, we went a few hundred feet, up a nearly perpendicular wall of rock. When we reached the top, we found ourselves in a cluster of pine trees. The wind was blowing a gale and we were nearly blown off our feet by its force. We then entered a beautiful forest of high fir trees, and had just climbed upon a large bowlder, when a large dead tree, broken by the wind, fell at our very feet, knocking us from our perch, with one of its moss-covered branches and sending us rolling upon the damp, mossy ground. . On our way out of this dangerous park, we saw and heard three or four dead trees fall. Seeing that we were not yet to the highest point, we again crossed a valley and were confronted by another perpendicular wall of stone, about a half-mile in length and over a hundred feet ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 high. At last we found a place that looked possible and, with great difficulty scaled the cliff. We were amply repaid for our efforts, for, following the ledge, we reached our goal. On one side a perpendicular preci­pice, over a hundred feet high, and on the other a beautiful view of North and South Bellingham, Bellingham Bay, the Islands, Chuckanut Bay, Nooksack Valley, snowcapped mountains, and outlying settlements. We amused ourselves a little while by taking in this beautiful scenery and pitching large stones over the precipice, where they fell resounding upon the stones and trees below. After we had eaten a little lunch, we went along the ledge for a few miles, until we were stopped by a large ravine. When, after much labor, we arrived at the bottom, we picked our way across a swift little creek toward the other steep wall of the ravine,. While we were yet in the bottom, of the ravine we had many odd experiences. As I was walking along, I suddenly fell through the thin underbrush and went down about five feet into a round hole, which had about a foot of water in it. I was promptly pulled out by my chum, who was near by. We then examined the hole. It was nearly round and in solid stone. How it came there we could only guess. It was probably made in earlier days for a pitfall in which to catch some animal. About a hundred feet farther up, we saw a cave formed by the splitting of a giant bowl-der at the bottom. This cave was about four feet wide; ten feet high, and extended into the darkness beyond. At the bottom we could see a few large bones, which made us think that this cave had probably been used by some denizen of the forest as a home. We next scrambled over the slanting side of a large bowlder and found ourselves on top. Then began the real hard walking, as we had to climb over large logs or go through thick underbrush continually. At length we reached a place where we could see Lake Pad-den, and we resolved to go there. We started down the side and following a skid road, we soon came upon a large pile of bolts, at one end of which was a chute. This chute was nearly a mile long, extending downward at a rapid decline. It was strongly built and greased on the inside and you can easily imagine the speed of a bolt going down this slippery place. Near this chute was a small canyon, caused by a recent landslide which left the debris piled up below. When we arrived at the bottom of this hill, we were told by a bolt-cutter that to get to Lake Padden we would have to cross another hill. By this time the bottoms of our feet were becoming rather ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "tiresome," but we resolved to go to the Lake. The hill which we went up was quite steep, being mostly the side of a gigantic stone, and treeless on our side, so that it was more difficult to climb. When we arrived at the top, we could easily see the Lake, so we pressed forward. On going down we found little piles of snow here and there, which shows that it snows there while not in the city. We reached the Lake in safety, and there got a drink and examined the drills on it. We then started for home and arrived without more experiences. We found out that we were gone about eleven hours and esti­mated our traveling at about thirty miles. E. P. S. The Messenger of April fell into my hands from its distant home, this morning, and I am delighted with it. The fairy story is simply beautiful—elegant language, and Miss Perry has cer­tainly scored a record of no mean ability. She can simply say, as some one has said: "I would not be an obstinate dreamer, for whom life is a wish and not a vocation," for she has the elements of greatness in her line. The Davenport letter filled me with ad­miration for the bravery and endurance which it displayed. Then the plot or place is outside of the pale of civilization, four thousand miles away or more than two thousand miles from Bellingham. Certainly the heart of that young man beats strong. When I read the true story of Miss Emma Richert, which caps the climax, for she is a heroine of no ordinary ability; getting to her first school. Whatever gives us pain or pleasure we are bound to remember. Her adventure indicates that she takes no byroads, and thinks be­fore she acts, and goes where duty calls. Her success in life is certainly her everlasting determination. The make-up of The Messenger all through reflects credit upon the Faculty and its surroundings, and the town, or city of Bellingham can never do too much in the way of offering comfort and assistance to your glorious enterprise. W. H. GREEN, Professor of English at Rochester, Ind. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OP THB BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing o g j f l p j ^ 13" Railroad Aveaue "To do what you ought to do at the right time, whether you like it or not, is the first step toward success." MESSENGER ST AFP }• ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD • MARIE REESE ALICE PEACOCK EDNA STAPLES MARY K SEXTON MAUDE WESCOTT 1 MARGARET WALTON» ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE Editor Associate Literary Exchanges Organizations - Locals HENRY ROGERS) BEATRICE BAIRJ . . Athletic* ESTHER PARKYN - Calendar ROY KNUDSON INA LANDON } Art OLIVE CLARK • • Alumni VALB NIXON 1 1 HARRY HEATH [ * • - Jokes JANET EVERETT J ) W. T. MEYER • Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YBAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. IX. May, 1910 No. 8 W^m This is the last regular issue of The Messenger for this year. Next month The Senior Annual comes out and then good-bye for this time. As a staff we shall exist no more, but before we leave we would make a few suggestions for both staff and students next season: First and foremost, insist on better paper. We have been criticised all year on the poor quality of paper used in The Mes­senger. Next, we would suggest that a better and greater variety of cuts be used throughout the paper. We have been severely scored by other papers on this point. Now none of these things can be laid at any one person's door. We all desire a better qual­ity of paper, but we could not afford it. The staff artists have made a number of excellent sketches but they could not be used because the Board could not pay for the cuts. We are not criticis­ing the Board for this. It is not to blame. Possibly you are. The student who has not subscribed for his school paper; the one who has not paid his subscription; the student who has knocked and found fault; the student who so lacked school spirit that he in no way aided the staff or managers—that student is more than any­one else to blame for all that is lacking in the school paper, We ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER hope that next year all this will be remedied. We hope that every one will subscribe for the paper. It's cheap! Cheaper than any other school paper on our exchange rack. We hope that all the knockers will become boosters. We hope that everyone in the school will feel duty bound to hand in every month something toward the paper. It may be a story. It may be a poem. It may be a joke. They will all be welcome, and you will be rewarded by seeing your school paper one of the best ever. And now we make way for our successors! May they and the paper prosper! There are in school a number of people who spend hours and hours of their time doing things for nothing. The managers of class affairs, plays, parties, etc. What do they get for the time and patience spent? It often happens that they don't get even honorable mention, to say nothing of thanks. The people who make The Messenger a possibility, the Board, the Staff, etc., get for the time and effort expended, knocks and criticism for the re­ward. Nothing that you get comes without effort somewhere. Look for the effort! Nature has been most generous in our city. The B. S. N. S. has one of the most beautiful locations in our country. With glo­rious Sehome for a background; with the dark blue waters of Puget Sound for a foreground; with snow-capped peaks on all sides; surely no city has had more from the hands of Nature. But —are the citizens blind to the beauty all about them ? Everywhere do we see unsightly evidences of Man! Look about you anywhere on the hill. Here is High Street with its unsightly stumps. Is Mr. Deerwester the only public minded citizen in the vicinity? Look at the street across from the Normal—woodpiles all along the sidewalk. Some of that wood has been there a long, long time. It is used only from the top and then before the pile is gone more wood is thrown on. Have the residents no woodsheds? Look at the yards full of rubbish and the houses in need of paint. How can anyone be so dead to the beauties about him as to let such conditions remain? There is a movement on foot for all the Senior girls to wear shirt waist suits at Commencement. Whatever is decided, the girls will probably wear what they choose. You may dictate some things, but you can't tell a girl what she shall wear, unless your word is law in the field of fashion. Whatever the girls wear, we are sure it will be simple and in good taste, and whether they are in shirt waists or something else, we know we shall all be proud of our girl graduates. i ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION. When we look at the splendid work which our Students' Asso­ciation has done during the past year, we wish to express our ap­preciation for the efforts which the Board of Control have put forth for the benefit of the Association. A strict account of all bills, and all money expended is kept. Social affairs for the stu­dents are planned, one each quarter. The Messenger is under its control, and all the matters pertaining to the welfare and im­provement of the student body are considered. The following is the Treasurer's report from Feb. 9 to April 13, 1910: Receipts— TREASURER'S REPORT, FEBRUARY 9TH TO APRIL 31, 1910. General Fund * • J«J5 Store Fund JJ2.04 Messenger Fund ,'«« Athletic Fund J«JJ Picnic Fund «£•** Cash in Till 75-00 Total $1,143.43 Expenditure*!— From General Fund $ 41.50 From Store Fund 591.23 From Mess Fund 174.83 From Athletic Fund From Picnic Fund —-— Balance • 335.87 Total $1,143.43 $1,143.43 Cash on Hand * 335.87 General Fund $ ^7.65 Amount Withdrawn 41-50 $ 56.15 Store Fund I 762.04 Amount Withdrawn • 591.23 $ 170.81 Mess Fund * 175.25 Amount Withdrawn 174.83 .42 Athletic Fund ...» 1-20 $ 1.20 Picnic Fund J 32.39 Cash in Till * 75.00 T o t a l $ 335.87 $ 335.87 CLARA JONES, Treasurer. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER HIGH SCHOOL. We are on the home stretch these days. We are going through the last quarter at a lively rate. The various function­aries who have us in charge are closing down on us, and many a lazy urchin finds himself in a tight place. On these fine days Physical Geography seems hopeless and Latin is tiresome. Sehome Hill looks very alluring in its Spring clothes; but our teachers are adamant and seem to believe that "there is no time like the pres­ent"— for work. We manage to retain a little of our native cheer and good-will through it all. If you don't believe this last state­ment, come up to Study Hall some day at 2:20 and watch us smile when we are told to remain and finish our work. Y. W. 0. A. The officers of the Young Woman's Christian Association were installed Sunday afternoon, April 10. The services were held in the Society Hall and were beautiful and impressive. The for­mer cabinet members were seated in a half circle in front. Mrs. Deerwester favored the girls with a solo. Short addresses were given by the following: Dr. Mathes, on "The Value of the Y. W. C. A. in the Normal"; Mrs. Larrabee, on "The Opportunities of a Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Member"; Miss Jensen on, "The Y. W. C. A. Prom a Teacher's and Student's Point of View." Miss Johnson, the former president, spoke a few words of welcome to the new president and cabinet, after which Miss Bailey took the chair and the new cabinet members the places of the former members. Miss Hillis then conducted the installation serv­ices. The cabinet is composed of able students and excellent work is anticipated for the next year. YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. The members of the Young Men's Debating Club held their regular meeting Thursday evening, April 21. A very instructive program was rendered. Among other things, the following ques­tion was debated: "Resolved; That Capital Punishment is a Rel­ic of Barbarism and Ought To Be Abolished." After the rendition of the program a short business meeting was held. Various committees were appointed to arrange for a banquet, which is to be held May 26th. This date will mark the final convention of the boys. An interesting program will be pre- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 pared, after which every member will partake of a repast served by the Girls of the Domestic Science Department. ALKISIAH NOTES. The Alkisiah Club has been busy with the preparation and presentation of two light farces. They were given first at Burl­ington, the evening of April 23rd; then at Friday Harbor, April 29th. The Club went in a body to each of these places and along with the work has a most enjoyable time. At Friday Harbor an interesting and unique feature was added to our program in the way of several pleasing folk dances, given by some of the younger girls of the school, under the direction of Miss Kanters. Their aid in this way is much appreciated. At the recent election of officers, Miss Ida Felt was chosen president for the last quarter of the year. PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY. With the passing of these first bright, happy days of Spring, and the last busy weeks of school, interest in our Society is in­creasing, rather than diminishing. The result of earnest work and the consequent growth of the members is shown each Friday in the delightful programs given. A Spring program was given April 15th, an especially enjoy­able feature of which was the talk on "Spring Transformations," by Miss Stookey. Our next program will consist of descriptions of places of scenic interest, given by members who have visited these places. A beach party is being planned for the near future. THESPIAN CLUB. The Thespian Club has decided to abandon regular work for the rest of the year. The members are so busy with the various things that are taking place that they find it impossible to do any Club work. Instead of the usual program the members will meet together for a social time. The Club has spent a pleasant and profitable year, and each Thespian wishes the Club much luck for the coming season. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER EXCHANGES. Ha! Ha! laughed the Exchange Back, but I have a dandy load this time. Every friend I ever had has come in this month. It rejoiceth me in my old age that unto the very last, the friends whom I have been proud to display have come again. My load is like a Student's convention, where every school sends the very best delegate he can to help the good work along, and I'm very sure that these paper representatives have done much to help us and liven up a dull hour; to give us the news of schools and fellow students, which naught but a school paper can give. From north, east, south and home, from metropolis to village they come, re­flecting in their page the loves, lives, hopes and deeds of the stu­dent throughout our great broad country, from the shores of the mighty Pacific to the shores of the mighty Atlantic; from plain and valley and height, pulsing throughout each labored number is the great, mighty, free American feeling—the feeling of Broth­erhood— the kind request for all to help with a line of verse or labored article—a josh, a hint or kindly criticism. We, the Ex­change editors hope that our occasional suggestions are as kindly received as given, and wish to thank all other Exchange editors for their suggestions, many of which bore fruit an hundred fold. Yes, friends, you've always been very welcome and I'm sorry I will not see your bright covers again; but I wish to thank every one of you for your pleasant visits and hope you will come again next year. Just to show you how much we have enjoyed these calls, I'm going to display my entire visiting list and let you judge for yourselves whether or not I have enjoyed bearing you up in the gaze of my many student friends, whom I see enjoying you also: The Mirror—Wilbur H. S., Wilbur Wash. A mirror which throws good reflections. We are glad to see you on the accredit­ed list, Wilbur. Eh. Kah Nam, Walla Walla, Wash.—Congratulate you on a well organized Students' Association. Orange and Purple, Danville, Pa.—You have a good "Jest Pun" department, but say; your lettering on "Report" would be more easily read if written in a different position. Polytechnic, Pasadena, Calif.—"The Limit" has a splendid technical atmosphere. Your lettering is excellent. Comus, Zangville, Ohio—You have good print and quality of paper* gt; also some good cuts. Butte, Crawford, Neb.—Your material is excellent, but poorly ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 arranged. Were your paper more attractive in appearance your reading matter would receive its just consideration. The Echo, Rochester, Ind.—It is a pleasure to see such an ex­cellent and complete Exchange Department. Capitalia—Some original stories and poems would improve. However, you are putting out an excellent paper for one so young. Remember,'' Rome was not built in a day.'' Cardinal, Portland High School—A thoroughly excellent pa­per. We congratulate you on your artistic arrangement of ma­terial which is also very good. Tahoma, Tacoma H. S., Tacoma, Wash.—Tahoma, you are a "heap big chief" among them. Your literary department is ex­cellent, because of its splendid variety. Whims, Broadway H. S., Seattle, Wash.—Verily it is good to be a creature of "Whims," when you have such funny spasms. Totem, Lincoln H. S., Seattle, Wash.—The totems tell what you were they say, but your Totem shows what you will be. Your individuality assures a great future for you. Kilikilik, Tiffinae, O.—We always find things that are good for us to read in you. Manktonian, Mankato Normal School, Minn.—Your article on "Two Settlement Houses" was very good. Some good cuts would greatly improve your paper. Emerson College Magazine, Boston, Mass. Evergreen, Pullman, Wash. The Spinster, Protland, Ore. Normalite, Peru, Neb. Normal Exponent. Tempe Normal Student, Tempe, Arizona. Vox Studentis, Union City, Tenn. Orange and Black, Spokane, Wash. Review, McMinville, Ore. The Arrow, Stillwater, Minn. The Kodak, Everett, Wash. The Echo, Dubuque, Iowa. ALUMNI. Miss Lena J. Watrous has changed her address from Mat­lock, Wash., to Tumwater, Wash., R. P. D. No. 2. Miss Marian Yateman, '09, was in Bellingham, April 23-24. Mr. Herman Smith visited in town April 16. Miss Alma Bareness left school because of ill-health. The Misses Mildred and Ruby Marston, who are teaching at ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER Avon and Burlington, spent last Sunday in this city, where they attended the Billy Sunday meetings. Miss Annie Eggert, a former student of this school, has been visiting Miss Hogle for the past week. Miss Minnie Dow is teaching at Chehalis, Wash. Mr. Roy Goddell, who has been teaching at Entiat, Wash., is expected to return next week. Miss Connell and Miss McLaren, who graduated last Febru­ary, have been appointed to places in the Bellingham schools for next year. The Alumni Committe reports that the annual Alumni re­ception is expected to be given Saturday, June 4. Miss Hannah Spedding has been appointed principal of the Boeder school, near Everson, in the place of Miss Esther Moy, who was forced to give up her position on account of illness. CALENDAR. March 20.—They stood on the bridge on Sunday eve, As the girls were going to dine. But as Philip gazed into Ethel's eyes He cared not for rain or shine. March 23.—Atmosphere slowly clearing. The Junior "Dove of Peace" not yet recognized by Seniors. Mme. Labadie gives a reading under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. March 24.—Alkisiahs and Young Men's Debating Club hold debate. March 25.-—Basket ball game. Mr. and Mrs. Bever entertain the History Club. March 29.—Glee Club from Whitman give an entertainment in Assembly. March 30.—Heard in Boom 17 after the dance: "Most pict­ures flattered them." *•• * "The fellow that sang in the back with the funny eyes." * * * "Here's the fellow I picked out." * * , "We walked and got home at two." * * * "Was there just one boy for all you girls? Yes, you can't expect too much." March 31.—Mr. Deerwester announces that from this time on there will be only one train going to Philosophy Class. In ex­planation will say that heretofore the late trains has been largely patronized by Philosophy students. April 5.—A dense fog and hearty rain welcome returning stu­dents. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Students in assembly learn to their surprise that truancy is not considered a good excuse for absence. The bell does not return from vacation in time to sound for 8:25 period. Miss Moore gives music on player. April 1.—Miss Sperry goes to islands in hopes that she may again be stormed in and so have an excuse for absence from school. "April Fool again has came, But we fooled it by goin' hame." April 5.—Editor takes vacation from work in order to have time to worry. April 6.—Students' Association holds election. Prank Whip­ple proves "great" enough to manage several presidencies. April 8.—All members of the school invited to join choir at Tabernacle. April 9.—Miss Hays entertains the Thespian Club at the home of Mrs. Nobles. April 10.—Basket ball game between Juniors and Fourth Years. Score 35 to 5. Mr. Epley's chickens begin to hatch. April 11.—Absolutely nothin* doin\ April 12.—Mr. Deerwester plays Senior postmaster. He shows no partiality, but brings a letter for those who have prepared their lessons as well as for those who have not. All those who do not want their pictures taken will not need to meet on front steps. Mr. Clark gives a talk on deaf and dumb school and shows the method speech used by deaf and dumb children. If students who persist in carrying on conversation in Boom 17 would learn this method it would simplify matters, for Miss Gray. April 13.—Mr. Laurant gives a mysterious entertainment. Jacob, Gimbo, Broscoe, Mephisto, All tried to fool us, but could not do so. We know every trick, Our heads are not thick; You never can fool us; no matter how quick. Mr. Moody refuses a drink on grounds of possibility of germs. April 15.—Dr. and Mrs. Mathes entertain the Seniors. Ethel Lawrence sits quietly in Boom 17 without disturbing anyone. Ethel is proving a great disappointment to us, for we thought we could count on her. April 16—The Fourth Years eat their Seattle lunch on the quiet shores of Lake Whatcom. April 17.—The slang-fighting, wood-splitting, fancy-stepping, ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER broad-jumping, booze-fighting, dance-knocking, social-uplifting, devil-hitting evangelist starts his meetings in the Tabernacle. April 18.—Mary Ellen falls asleep in Arithmetic Methods. Four members of Faculty appear in new light gray suits. Where was the bargain sale? April 19.—Billy Sunday gives an inspiring address in Assem­bly. Miss McLaren and Mr. Fischer sing. "Don't Forget That the Teachers Dislike You Just as Much as You Dislike Them." April 20.—Mr. Larraway plays hookey from school and takes census. Larry what's the use of vowing never to divulge the ages of the girls, when you will never find out what those ages are. Buy a ticket for "Cranford," or risk your life at hands of violent ticket sellers. Miss Blzey and Miss Nicoll hire a dray to bring class proph­ecy to school for publication. If the quality corresponds to the quantity we shall be well satisfied. April 21.—Beware of South American condor in the guise of Seniors trying to sell "Cranford" tickets. Mr. Trimble petitions matron at dormitory to be allowed to eat at girls' table. Mrs. Muirhead talks to Y. W. C. A. girls. Census taker visits school. It is surprising how young all the Normal girls are, even after Larry's touching appeal to girls to be truthful in filling out blanks. April 22.—Ads for Messenger materials still unanswered. Good opportunity and no pay for right party. April 23.—Alkisiah Club goes to Burlington. Miss Cribbs and Mr. Bever entertain the Second Years. April 25.—Seniors present two plays. Virtue is the first title to nobility.—Moliere. The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time—Cecil. Always look out for the sunlight the Lord sends into your day.—Campbell. You cannot put a great hope into a small soul—J. L. Jones. Slumber not in the tents of your fathers. The world is ad­vancing. Advance with it.—Mazzini. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Our baseball activities have been rather slow thus far, be­cause of bad weather and the roughness of unfinished Athletic field. The boys have had a number of good practices and will turn out more regularly now as the weather permits. The Board of Control has allowed the boys a sufficient amount, from the Athletic fund of the Students' Association, to fit out the team complete with mitts, tips, balls, bats, etc. At present writing no games have been scheduled by the manager. FOURTH YEARS VS. SECOND YEARS. The finals in Basket Ball started March 18th, when the Sec­ond Years played the Fourth Years. The game was a snappy and close one. The Seconds Years played good basket ball and they played as a whole. Each person seemed to know exactly what to do at the proper time. The first half ended with the score in favor of the Second Years. In the second half the Fourth Years awakened to the fact that they were being beaten and did better work, with better results. They brought the score even with the score of their opponents and the game ended with a score of 12 to 12. The tie was played and a field basket was shot by the Fourth Years, who won the game by a score of 14 to 12. The Second Years were thus out of the running, but they are to be complimented on their plucky team and their great work. Miss Hankey, of the High School, refereed the game. Mr. Bond acted as umpire. The line up was: Fourth Years— —Second Years. Miss Bvenson Center Miss Kendal Miss Pebley Forward Miss Arnold Miss Bain Forward Miss O'Keefe Miss Parker Guard Miss Stewart Miss Staples Guard -Miss Smith ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER SENIORS VS. JUNIORS. The 25th of March was a memorable day in the Normal Gymnasium, for on that evening at eight o'clock, the Seniors, guided by a light on the building, wended their way to the Gym. Then came the Juniors, ready for anything that might happen. Their supporters took one side of the balcony, while the Senior en­thusiasts had the other side. Thus with yelling and cheering from both sides the teams made their appearance on the floor. The Seniors had changed their line-up, putting in Miss Ryan as center, who did her best against Miss Abercrombie, but Miss Abercrombie knows all about basket ball, having had three years' more experience than Miss Ryan. Miss Hemphill played guard against Miss PhiUippi for the Seniors. Miss Hemphill played with all her might for her class, and if all her team had played as she did, the score would un­doubtedly have been different. The first half ended 9 to 0 in fav­or of the Juniors. Miss Woodhouse having shot four field bas­kets and Miss Philippi having shot one goal. In the second half the Seniors made two points by Miss Phila Nichol shooting a field basket. However, Miss Philippi shot two-field baskets and a foul and Miss Woodhouse shot a field basket for the Juniors. Miss Woodhouse shot baskets with the ease she generally does. The line-up follows: Seniors— —Juniors Miss Ryan Center Miss Abercrombie Miss Nichol Forward Miss Phillippi Miss Lobe Forward Miss Woodhouse Miss Nichols Guard Miss Gerkie Miss Hemphill Guard Miss Norde The Senior subs, were: Bess Nichols, Abbie Johnson, May Sillex. The Junior Subs were Martha Simpson, and Edna Feneau. Miss Riggs of the T. W. C. A., was referee; Mr. Baird the um­pire, and Mr. Phillippi timekeeper. JUNIORS VS. FOURTH TEARS. The results of the two preceding games left the Juniors to de­feat the Fourth Years for the Kline Cup; so on April 9th the two teams met for the Final. Miss Plummer played a good game at guard for the Fourth Tears. Miss Pebley played well as forward. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 The first half ended 1 to 1 in favor of the Juniors, and at end of the second half the score was 30 to 7 still in favor of the Jun­iors. The line-up was: Juniors— —Fourth Years. Miss Abercrombie Center Miss Evenson Miss Phillippi Forward Miss Pebley Miss Woodhouse Forward Miss Bair Miss Gerkie Guard Miss Parker Miss Norde Guard Miss Plummer Referee—Mr. Bond. LOCALS. "The Girl With the Green Byes," a distinctly modern play of four acts, by Clyde Fitch, has been selected as the Senior Class play this year. The cast of about twenty-five characters is hard at work upon the parts, and the play promises to be exceedingly attractive. The cover designs submitted for the Senior Messenger were good. The one decided upon by the committee appointed by the Board was the work of Miss Ina Landon. Mrs. DeVoe spoke on Woman's Suffrage at the April meeting of the Twentieth Century Club. Miss M. Laurence spoke at the Clallam County Institute, held in Port Angeles, on April 12th and 13th. Miss Cribbs was in Seattle the night of April 20th to attend the banquet of the Alumni of the University of Michigan, Wednes­day was held in honor of visiting professors from Ann Arbor, who are touring the West. Dr. Mathes is to lecture under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. on Mexico, before the school and its friends. The time for the lecture has not yet been determined. The Young Woman's Christian Association and friends are to have the opportunity this week, April 28 and 29, to meet and hear Miss Ruth Paxson, one of the five National Traveling Sec­retaries of the Student Volunteer movement. Miss Paxson is a graduate of Iowa State University, a member ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER of Kappa Sorority, a woman of fine scholarship and of winning personality. After a short time spent in local Association work, she was called in 1902 to become National Traveling Secretary for the stu­dent Young Women's Christian Association. As the work increas­ed the student field was divided. Miss Paxson was assigned to work in the Universities, where she touched hundreds of lives. In 1907 she severed her connection with the Y. W. C. A. and be­came National Traveling Secretary of Student Volunteer Move­ment. Miss Paxson comes to us, after attending the Summer confer­ence at Capitola, Calif. She has been visiting various colleges on her way up the Coast. After spending four days at the University of Washington, she comes to Bellingham, the only Normal she vis­its on her Western trip. The following thoughts expressed at one of the Summer conferences, are characteristic of her life and indi­cate the secret of her wide influence: "His will is the sweetest thing in life for me." " I am more afraid of being thought inconsistent than of be­ing a crank." Pew women in this country are so well known and loved and have exerted such widespread influence on student young women as Miss Paxson. We can count it a rare privilege indeed to have Miss Paxson with us for a few days. Pulton, Ind., March 3, 1910. Mr. W. T. Myer, Manager Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Dear Sir: The Fulton High School has certainly appreciated the copies of The Messenger which have come to it this school term. Your paper is newsy and breezy, as a college paper should be, yet it is well written and clean. In behalf of our school we wish to thank you for your courtesy and congratulate the Bel­lingham Normal School on having such a high class school paper. Very respectfully yours, 0. E. CASSADY, Principal High School. On Wednesday evening, April 13, the last number of the lec­ture course was given by Mr. Laurant, the "Man of Mysteries." It was a most delightful evening's entertainment. When the curtains were drawn aside, Mr. Laurant plunged immediately into his work of mystery and soon had the audience guessing. Flowers ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 appeared where there had been nothing, silks were manufactured from the air, rings were shot through wooden chests, to say nothing of the mysterious disappearance of so many things during the evening. The second division of the evening was called the "Wizard's Supper," and many wonderful things were done. Coffee was made in three seconds, bran became bon-bons, and Mr. Patchin partook of the contents of the black bottle, which was afterward found to contain a small guinea-pig. The last part of the entertainment was the mysterious casket act, which was a fitting climax for an evening of wonders. Mr. Laurant is an expert in his line, and it is safe to say that few of his tricks were discovered. It is whispered, however, that Mr. Deerwester knows how it was done, and the students anxiously await his explanation. The following about our students is a part of the report given by the Committee on Credits before the Faculty: Number of graduates of accredited schools 117 Number presenting grades from accredited schools. 69 Number of special seniors 31 Number of graduates from non-accredited schools (4th yr) 3 Number presenting grades from non-accredited High schools 42 Number of students with no High school training or with less than one year of High school work 26 Number of old students enrolled 174 Total 4 62 Each year, just as the new cabinet of the Y. W. C. A. mem­bers are ready to take office, the old cabinet and the new cabinet have a joint business meeting. On April 9 the Misses Abbie and Carol Johnson opened their home to us. The first part of the afternoon was spent in reports and a gen­eral clearing up of last year's work. Having finished this the rest of the time was given to the new officers, who spent the next hour in asking questions about the duties of their respective offices. Luncheon of ice cream and cake was served about five o'clock. On Saturday, the 16th of April, the Fourth Tear Class en­joyed a fine trip out to Lake Whatcom. We took the eight-thirty car from town, well laden with many good things to eat. On ar­riving at the Lake we first went to call on the bear, "Bruin," and give him a bountiful breakfast of peanuts, and then we walked on ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER through the White City to see what we could see. Finding noth­ing of interest there, we went on the the dock. There we were met by Mr. Jenkins, who had his new launch, "Geneva," ready to . take us on a trip. We went to the head of the Lake and left the boat for an ex­cursion through the hatchery. This was a very interesting and instructive trip, for the wife of the keeper was with us and ex­plained everything. We again boarded the launch and started for Bamona Park. It was suggested by Mr. Jenkins that he put us off at Reveille Island. This island is about midway of the lake, and very pretty. We landed on one side where it was quite level and there decided to have our lunch. Some of the girls prepared the table and cut the cakes while the boys busied themselves build­ing a fire, and sharpening long twigs on which to roast the "wei-nies." In a short time all was ready and seventeen happy folks sat down to a bountiful dinner, of all that tastes good for a picnic. Lunch over we went to Bamona Park. While there some went into the woods in search of flowers, which search was not in vain. Oth­ers tried the swings. We returned to town about seven o'clock. The Staff for the Annual is hard at work. Everyone is doing his or her best and we may hope for a dandy paper. Up to date ,every penny of the Students' Loan Fund is in circulation. It is necessary that those who have borrowed from it and who are teaching, return the money they owe in order that other students may be accommodated. Miss Hilda Lobe entertained the Senior Basket Ball Team and a few other friends, on Saturday afternoon, March 26. Progressive Five Hundred was played, the prize being won by Miss Phila Nic-oll. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Who said Spring is here? If you don't believe it watch the signs—example: Mr. Bichardson and Elsie. Miss Bessie Rogers visited with Miss Florence Currier last week. Mr. Bomine took his Zoology Class on a "bug hunting" expe­dition to Chuckanut Bay, Saturday, April 30. Plans for Commencement are nearing completion and the program will soon be announced. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 The Board of Control of the Students' Association are plan­ning for the Class Picnic which will be held in the near future. Miss Cribbs and Mr. and Mrs. Beaver entertained the mem­ber of the Second Year Class in the Society Hall, April 23. All kinds of games were played after which a delicious luncheon was served. "Cranford" and "Five O'clock Tea" was presented by the Senior Drama Class, Monday evening, April 25. The proceeds are to be devoted to the extra expenses incurred in getting out the Senior issue of The Messenger. Miss Florence Currier spent the week end in Ferndale as the guest of Miss Bessie Rogers. The Junior B. B. Team entertained the other teams of the school at Miss Hays's Summer home, on Lake Whatcom, Saturday, April 23. Canoeing was the favorite pastime of the afternoon. One of the leading features was a boat race between representa­tives of the different teams, which was won by the Sophomores. About six o'clock all gathered around the fireplace and roasted weinies and enjoyed the bounteous feast which the Juniors had prepared. After supper songs were sung and the different mem­bers of the Junior Team gave toasts to other class teams. Then the porch was lighted with Japanese lanterns and a pleasant nous was spent in dancing the Virginia Reel. It was nearly ten p. m: when the girls gathered up their sofa pillows and started down the path to the car, cheering for the Juniors. Nothing can come out of nothing any more than a thing can go back to nothing.—Marcus Aurelius. Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength.—H. W. Beecher. Minds that have nothing to confer find little to perceive.— Wordsworth. Necessity is the argument of tyrants: It is the creed of slaves.—Wm. Pitt. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Watch! Wait!, and Listen! Every student in the Normal wants to figure ahead right now, and keep Friday, May the 6th, an open date. Make no arrange­ments for the evening of that day, as you value your future hap­piness, for if you do you will make the greatest mistake of your Normal life. All girls who have beaux want to make sure that "He" does not forget this occasion and every boy and girl in this institution, except, of course, the above-mentioned, wants to stow away in the farthermost, topmost corner of the back pantry shelf, where there will be no temptation to take and spent it for some­thing foolish and trivial, a silver twenty-five-cent piece, for that is the price of admission to see Wagonmaker's Troups of Select Vaudeville Artists perform for two solid hilarious hours. Mr. Wagonmaker has used a great deal of thought and care in the se­lection of his company and will present to the students of the Nor­mal the greatest variety of select opera songs, clog-dancing, dia­logues, choruses ( boxing and wrestling matches, Laurentian mag­ic, amateur stunts and illustrated songs that it has ever been or ever will be your pleasure to behold, and all for twenty-five cents. Remember the date—Friday, May 6th. WAGON MAKERS SELECT TROUPE OF REFINED VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS MAY 6, 1910 ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 HUMORESQUES. Here is a little memory gem which Rastus is fond of quoting: "Man is made of dust; dust settles; are you a man?" Loafo—foolere—flunki—suspendus.—Ex. A mouse will make a woman scream, while a rat will simply make her hair stand up.—Ex. If February does not March in June, April May.—Ex. A young clergyman, having married his first couple, became rattled. After performing the ceremony, he turned to the bride and said: "I believe it is the kisstum to cuss the bride." Dark street, Banana peel; Fat man, Virginia reel. —Ex. Miss Coleman.—"I got my foot in it, again." Mr. B.—"I pity it." Mary had a little lamb, She loved it mighty well. She fed it on some dynamite And blew it all to San Rafael. —Ex. Debate is what you put on the hook when you go fishing. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Mr. Deerwester—"What are the nerves of the end organs?" Miss Westerland—"The nerves of the toes." In one of the English Classes Jonathan Edwards was being discussed and someone said that he died of inoculation for small­pox. Upon hearing of this a Senior asked: "Did he live in Bel-lingham?" A popular motto for students these days: "When the green gets into the trees, We all do as we durn please— When the green gets into the trees." Miss Laura D.—(In penmanship, with Mr. Carpenter on her right and Mr. Erause on her left)—"Miss Hillis, I can't keep my eyes (I's) straight." Miss Hillis—"Well, you may have some difficulty in doing so." Miss X. (to Mr. J.)—"Do this and I will be your grand­mother." Mr. J.—"I can think of a happier relationship." Ask Granny if Rastus likes "Divinity." Sadie (dreamily) " I t ' s nice to walk with the right one." Who met Gertrude at Cedar Street, Sunday, April 17? A report says that Miss Baker confidentially told per class that if 20 per cent of our school were boys, that wouldn't make much sense. Mr. Epley—"If you find that you have too fine a disposition and are a failure as a school teacher, don't sit down and cry about it; go to raising chickens." If wishes were theses Seniors would write; Not waiting for teachers To hiss, howl and fight. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 Miss Lawrence (in Rhetoric Class, after assigning new seats to class)—"Now, I don't want to see you out of those chairs until June.'' Noah—"Say; who'll bring us our meals?" Miss Baxter (sternly)—"Fred Henning, sit down on all your four legs." "Willie" made violent love to "Amy," But she turned him down all the samee; He coaxed and he plead, Till finally she said, "Well, dear; for your sake I'll be gamee." 0, what is the matter with Patchin? Is it cold in the head he's been catchin' ? For it sure does seem queer That he can't hear a hear, And the deaf seats at meetin' he's snatchin' There was a Miss Kanters, Christine, The gamest that ever was seen, She could jump, skip and hop, And turn flipity-flop, Or play tag with the dignified dean. There is a Miss Wilson—M. Z.— Who frightens us all with great glee. She can look so severe; But you never need fear— She's awfully nice, is M. Z. The editor sat in a chair and thunk, When everyone else was in slumber sunk, And he heaved a sigh As the hours rolled by, For every joke that he wrote was punk! ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS .*1 Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent We pay particular attention to the accounts of Normal Students Bring in your checks and we will cash them without charge LADIES' REST ROOM Northwestern National Bank Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash Handsome Graduation, Evening and Sum­mer Dresses The Greatest Display in the City is Here for Your Choosing. Every garment is finely made and you are assured of perfection of fit and finish. Your taste can be satisfied as to style and price from our generous assortment. Don't Worry about that Graduation Dress for at this store are dozens of styles made especially for this oc­casion. 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SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON IMPROVED METHOD OP PITTING GLASSES Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - - Bellingham, Washington IFOUNTAIN PENS! Everv one guaranteed to write—and not leak. Ask to see the REXALL SELF FILLER PEN $2.50 THE OWL PHARMACY GRAHAM MUNCH, Props. PHONES: {^n 5 5 6 F R E E DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - 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 : M%N 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 975 First National Bank Block Home A 86a Phone Main 1165 Notary JOHN R. CR1TES LAWYER Practice in all State and U. S. Courts. Suite 10 Red Front Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. Phone Main 2313 MRS. OLLA WILLIAMS Dist. Manager B. A. Y. BE A YBOMAN. iiQHY? 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 - 1910 May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 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. REDUCE YOUR —COST OF— ...LJVING... Fancy and Staple Groceries, Delicatessen, Home Baked Goods, Fruits, Candies, Etc. Wilson - Nobles- Barr Company 12Q H O L L Y S T R E ET ...MEACHAM, THE JEWELER... Try us once and you will call again Expert Watch Repairing at Living Prices NOW LOCATED AT 400 W. HOLLY Opposite Wilson's Business College Normal School Colors, Pennants, Buttons and Muffs J. JJ. SGLgY 6 GO. 207 WEST HOLLY ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS JP. O. ^Villiatxiss Staple and Fancy Groceries Wholesale Distributing Agents Hazelwood Butter and Cheese SPECIAL ATTENTION TO STUDENTS Phones—Main 2261. A 918 -©as®" 1222 Elk Street 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. Lanum's Chaffless Coffee If You Want GOOD Coffee See H. E. LANUM TEAS, SPICES AND EXTRACTS Phone-Main 32. 1307 Elk St. GET IT AT THE RED CROSS PHARMACY WE SAVE YOU MONEY 214 WEST HOLLY ST. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Let Us Tell You Something! Now don't dodge. This isn't a "Lead Pipe," "Get-Rich-Quick Scheme," although "Lead" is used in the TONS OF AMMUNITION WE SELL. We want to impress on YOU in the most vigorous English that the MORSE HARDWARE CO. Inc. 1025-1039 Elk St. is absolutely the house that makes prices and delivers the goods. 1055 Elk Street Both Phones 186 MOCK HILL, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bellingham, Washington We like to clean }^our Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: M 126 lt;? Phones, Main 180 B180 FINEST STATIONERuY =^ v 6TPW WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE CHAS. W. PEASLEE IMPORTED PERFUMES ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING CORRECT FITTING GLASSES JEWELRY MFG., ENGRAVING Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash Griggs Stationery Printing Co. SCHOOL SUPPLIES, STATIONERY, PRINTING, ENGRAVING, OFFICE SUPPLIES . . . . Our Phonss are Main 1635 and Home A 565 1205 Elk Street, : : Bellingham, Wash. Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Statioeryjoilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE-HEADQUARTERS FOR POPULAR PRICED SERGES FOP 'GYM' SUITS. "GYM" SHOES 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STYLE THE HOUSE OF GOOD CLOTHES PENNANTS REGAL- SHOES STETSON HATS niASON BLK 126 East Holly St., : Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Phone A 417 View Work and Enlarging HALL'S STUDIO Photographic Art Special Rates to all Normal Classes 1205 Elk Street 9-10-11-12-13 Daylight Bldg. .* Bellingham, Wash A MESSAGE FROM Fairyland Rink Every morning from 10:30 to 12 devoted exclusively to be­ginners. Skates 15c. INSTRUCTIONS FREE Afternoon, Skates 15c. Evening Session, Spectators 10.; Ladies Free, 8 to 10:30. Saturday to 11, Skates, 25c; Skating every evening except Tuesday. L. A. THOMAS, Mgr T H U R S D A Y S , L A D I E S F " R EE DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed. Give us a Trial. Student Solicitor WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIMSTED SHOE CO. The CLOVER $3.50 SHOE for Men and Women now on exhibition in our middle show window is not alone absolutely the CORRECT thing for style, but they ARE the best wearing shoe for the money in this or any other city. : ; ; ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Henderson Corsets We do not usually attempt to tell our customers what they should buy. Our store con­tains only the most desirable and reliable merchandise, so whatever you select here will be highly satisfactory. "^ But we use every possible in­fluence to have our patrons buy and wear HENDERSON COR­SETS; because we are con­vinced that they are the very best, most economical models for women who want to look stylish and insist upon wearing corsets that are comfortable, hygienic and serviceable. Every one of our customers who have worn HENDERSON CORSETS are enthusiastic about their fitting quality, durability and excellent design. We are offering all of the latest styles for all types of figures. We invite your leisurly examination of our display of new HEN­DERSON CORSETS. HENDERSON Fashion Form Corsets Visit our Corset Department and get a booklet of Illustrated Corset Models, showing how your figure should appear this season Holly Street near Elk J. B. WAHL BEUVINGHAM, WASHINGTON Alaska Bldg. "Merode5^x* UnderwearPPPPP