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Normal Messenger - 1899 December
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/ THE NORMAL MESSENGER December, 1899
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The TWENTIETH CENTURY Demands many changes. This is the reason (and
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The Normal Messenger CONTENTS. "Truth and Love" the Watchword of the
Teacher. Jane Connell 3 The Class Room 8 Editorial 12 Lullaby, (Poem).
•. Ella Higginson 14 Suggestions for Art Expression for Training
Classes. Avadana Millett 15 Literary Notes 19 Our Colors, (Poem). Clara
Ellen Tarte 25 Items—Personal and Otherwise 25 — F O R
— ANYTHING NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL ROOM WHETHER Furniture,
Apparatus, Teachers' Helps or School Supplies Address J. N. SELBY CO.
1566 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM, WASH.
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AD VERTISEMENTS Best Supplementary Reading AND TEACHERS' HELPS
FIRST GRADE iEsop's Fables, Vol. I., *30, 40 Nelson's First Science
Reader *25,' 30 Primary Friday Afternoons ' f2$ Songs and Song Games f 25
Hiawatha, Teacher's Edition -(-25 SECOND GRADE Pied Piper t , 5 j *25
Easy Problems -(-2c Three Little Lovers of Nature ... * 2 5 , 35 Norse
Gods and Heroes f2o', *2$ Nelson's Second Science Reader. #25, 30 Victor
in Buzzland j-20^ *25 THIRD GRADE Aunt Martha's Corner Cupboard *3o, 50
Child's Study of the Classics ' * 4 0 Story of Lafayette -(-20, 35
Legends of the Red Men's Forest ^25, 35 Cat Tails and Other Tails -(-25,'
40 Cooke's Nature Myths #25' 35 Our Friends, the Birds *40,' 50 Strike
at Shane's f20, 25 FOURTH GRADE Our Gold Mine -f-20, 30 Black Beauty .
|2 o . ' 30 Nameless Stories #25 Stepping Stones to Literature No. 4 70
Story Composition +2c Heart Culture, Part II ...........' 30 Study of
Evangeline -j-j^ 2$ American Hist. Stories. *40, 50 FIFTH GRADE Cortez,
Montezuma and Mexico 35 Lives of the Presidents #40, 50 Term's Study of
Longfellow ' ' f 15 Friday Afternoons |25 Great American Industries *35,
*$0 Common Sea Forms ' $0 Talks About Authors f-?o 60 Heart Culture,
Part I I I '...'.. . ' . ' ' . ' . ' " " " . . . ' 30 SIXTH GRADE Ellis's
History Stories go Stepping Stones to Literature, No. 6 70 Early History
Stories #40, 50 Epochs in American History *40 ' 150 Term Study of
Whittier '.'..! . 7 . ' fi5 Heart Culture, No. 4 '' 40 SEVENTH GRADE
Stepping Stones to Literature, No. 7 70 Grandfather's Chair ". *6Q
Pizarro . . . . . .*4o, 50 Evangeline -f-20, 25 Lady of t h e Lake , J20'
30 * Board binding; | Manilla binding. Money should accompany the order
with 10 per cent, added for postage. Address, J. N. SELBY CO. (See
page 31.) NEVi WHATCOM, WASH.
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THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1899 "TRUTH AND LOVE," THE
WATCHWORD OF THE TEACHER JANE CONNEU, lt;7 WEDEN'S profound
philosopher and mys- *J tic, Emanuel Swedenborg, more than a hundred and
fifty years ago enunciated a principle the importance and grandeur of
which the world has been very slow to recognize. It does not fall
within the province of this paper to set forth that principle in the
fullness with which it was elaborated by Swedenborg, in fact the
briefest statement of it will be given here, but while we seek to make
the application of it in one line we shall hope that the reader will be
carried on by interest in the thought to a study for himself of its deep
significance in other directions. The two essential elements of the Divine
nature are, according to Swedenborg, Truth and Love. The two eternal
principles in human life are Truth and Love. Both principles find
their origin in the Divine nature. Each is essential to the other. Without
love truth is cold, barren, fruitless. Without truth love is contentless.
From the perfect union of the two, perfect justice results. From their
separation or the obscuring or diminishing of either injustice and
unhappiness result, the degree being proportioned directly to the degree
of separation or obscuration. To become strongly convinced that a
far-reaching truth is contained in this thought of the great religious
philosopher, one need only begin the application and the truth will reveal
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4 The Normal Messenger itself, showing an ever increasing depth as
the thought is pursued. There is probably no one to whom the
interdependence of truth and love in domestic life is not evident, or will
not become evident after a moment's thought. The marriage relation
depends upon it—is it. The happiness of the home flows from it. The
wrecked home is the result of the failure to recognize it. If love exist
without truth, intolerable suffering is the result or intolerable sin the
unnatural condition. If truth exist without love the same suffering is the
result, or fruitless, barren life the condition;for without love
there can be no rich development of moral life, no warmth in the soil and
atmosphere of the home, a necessary condition for the growth of
virtue. To the true development of the individual nature, love and truth
are just as essential. The symmetry, the poise, and the strength of
character which make an individual at the same time an unconscious
influence by example and an active agent for good are the result of the
action of truth and love in his own life. His large, clear vision, broad
charity, and strong helpfulness are the result of the union of these
forces in his own nature. In society at large in proportion as truth is
perceived and love prevails, just institutions arise, equable conditions
exist, and happiness results. Leaving the reader to test the truth of
these assertions for himself, we will turn to the practical application of
the principles of truth and love in the schoolroom. The purpose for which
the school exists, it will be conceded, is to fit the child for the life
he is to live by giving to him in the most effective form and way his
heritage of knowledge,— that is, the truth garnered and
transmitted to him by the world out of its wisdom and
experience—and by developing in him the power for successful
application of this knowledge to his conditions and environment for
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The Normal Messenger 5 his own development and his usefulness to the
world. This high office of the school imposes upon the teacher a
task unequaled in difficulty by that demanded of its followers by any
other profession, and requires for its fulfillment a power which only the
spirit of truth and love can produce. It is only in the hypothesis that
evil exists in the world along with good in order that man may by his
choice between the two be a responsible moral agent, that we find any
justification for the existence of such a thing as evil in the world, and
a constant progress toward a final triumph of good is the only logical
hypothesis which can reconcile the awful struggle between good and evil
with a just God. Of the fact that the struggle goes on we are all
witnesses by experience and observation, but no fact points more surely
to the power and progress of good than the deep and growing recognition
among those in the teaching profession, and out of it, of the true office
of the school; the recognition of the fact that foremost among its duties
is the development of the child into a responsible moral agent.
Understanding that to fit children for the life before them by effective
imparting of knowledge and by developing mental and moral power is the
work of the teacher we are now prepared to inquire what things are
demanded of her, and we are quick to reply, in the familiar answers to the
question—scholarship, honesty, pleasing address, patience,
self-control, etc. For the teacher I wish to translate these
requirements into two words, just the two simple words to be found at the
head of this article, but words which stand for principles divine in
their origin and nature, unlimited in their significance, and incalculable
in their power and warmth of inspiration. The world is right in demanding
that its teachers should have all the qualities enumerated above,
and more too. Every teacher
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6 The Normal Messenger should have thorough and accurate knowledge
of the things she is expected to teach, should be honest, patient,
self-controlled, should be attractive to her pupils in person and spirit,
but have we reached the ultimate conditions by which she is to become
these things when we place them before her as ends to be attained. We may
command an unhappy or fretful child to be happy, may place happiness and
happy looks before him as a duty, may convince him that he ought to be
happy, but if he have not a spring of happiness somewhere within him his
attempts to be happy will be pathetic failures. Men and women are only
grown up children, and attempts on their part to be patient, honest,
self-controlled, are made, nine cases out of ten, only to meet defeat if
there be no inner spring furnishing deeper motives for their actions.
Such inner spring we do not hesitate to affirm is to be found in the life
dominated by the principles of truth and love. Let us give it the test. We
will take truth first. Shall we attempt to define it? How shall it be
done? We may say that it means fact, reality, conformity to fact,
veracity, fidelity, integrity, virtue, honesty—and it does mean all
that, but how much more? How shall we reach a just comprehension of what
it is? Can we do it and not have attained the infinite? Perhaps we can
only "see thro' a glass darkly " now, and simply know that through all
life, physical, mental, and spiritual there runs a principle unchangeable,
enduring, and having its source in God. A something which we call truth
and know it as it meets the demands of our inner nature and stands
opposed to all that is false and evil. Whatever it is, it is what
men have sought after from the foundation of the world, and the thing
which when found, whether in the physical, mental or spiritual world has
been a mighty factor in the development of the race and the progress of
civilization. It is the thing which one generation seeks to pre-
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The Normal Messenger 7 serve and hand down to the next. It is the
thing for which schools were established and are maintained to teach. The
truths of letters, the truths of mathematics, the truths of science are
only some of its phases. Can the teacher question his high calling when he
considers these things, and can he question that his best preparation is
the principle of truth within himself. Will not the principle rightly
understood compel him to know the truth so far as it is attainable,
thereby securing for him good scholarship, one of the things demanded of
him? Will it not compel him to be honest? Truth, if it become a part of
one's nature will not permit carelessness or indifference in dealing with
itself. Full, clear truths, not half truths, must be taught to pupils. No
teacher who has set truth before her as a thing to be attained and taught
can be dishonest in her work. The nature of truth precludes the
possibility of it. But if the principle of truth in one's life produces
good scholarship and honesty, to what shall we trace self -
control, patience, attractiveness, and some of the other virtues
demanded of teachers? The other term suggested to teachers as
part of a watch word is love. Were we to attempt to define this term we
should find it fully as difficult of definition as truth, but we may say
that it, too, is a principle unchangeable, enduring, and having its
source in God. A something which attracts us by its beauty and power of
giving happiness, and which stands opposed to all the evil passions of the
world. The Christ, the meaning of whose life the world is only beginning
to grasp, came to show its power and significance. The effects of love we
can trace in the lives around us and the effects of its absence we can
trace. Where it is not we find selfishness, dissension, crime,
unhappiness. Where it is, and where truth is with it we, find the
conditions for the growth of all virtue, justice, and happiness.
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8 The Normal Messenger Do 3'ou ask, teacher, what will best give you
patience when a pupil seems slow or willful? It is love; the love that
will give you insight into the pupil's needs and make you care too much
for his welfare to yield to the possible irritations of the moment. How
shall you attain self-control? By having the love in your heart that will
master yourself. How shall you make yourself attractive to your pupils?
By letting love shine out from your face, flow out through thought, word,
and deed. In suggesting truth and love as the watch-wo'rd of the teacher
we are not using mere names. We are suggesting to him the
possibility of working into his own nature the two most powerful
forces in human life. Kept before the eye, treasured in the heart, they
work out in the life ripe knowledge, perfect integrity, poise of
character, and beauty of personality—all the powers and all the
virtues which should be the equipment of those who would be teachers of
men. THE CLASS ROOM HE following brief comment upon the daily work of
the departments is given for those who may be interested in knowing what
classes are being conducted during the first half of the school year. The
work of the school is conducted upon the laboratory plan, and an extensive
use o reference and parallel works is made. All work is outlined upon the
basis that the student has reached the age of the why, as well as of the
how, and careful work is done to give every student the ability to study
and impart to others that which he has learned. Doctor Mathes, who enjoys
a well-earned reputation as an instructor and lecturer in history,
teaches three classes in that subject. One is a course in general history,
offered to the third year class, which consists of lectures and
recitations. The course in methods in history- is taken by the senior
class, and in it T
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The Normal Messenger 9 investigations and discussions are carried on
regarding the best methods of teaching history. Doctor Mathcs also has the
course in history of education, a subject in which he is perfectly at
home and which he presents in an extremely able way. In room number one
the visitor will find the science work. In this department during this
term, are conducted classes in biology, geology, physics, and physical
geography. In biolog\r the classes have been at work upon fundamental
tissues, and have made a thorough study of the following types: Three
flowering plants, a fern, a liverwort, a mushroom fungus, diatoms
and bacteria. They are now at work upon the grasshopper. In physical
geography the text book has been supplemented by work with charts,
government reports, maps, excursions to stone quarries to study
glacial action, and the dip and strike of rocks. This same line of work
has also been followed in the study of geology. In physics the work has
all been done in the laboratory and a full outline of the work will
appear in a later issue. In room two is situated the art department,
and as a result of the fall's work the room is already tastefull}'
decorated with much original material. The work in drawing is free-hand
and is executed both in crayon and water color. The interest manifested by
the students is most commendable and promising. In addition to the
elementary classes there is also a class of forty-one in methods of
drawing. In this room also is conducted the reading work. All first vear
students take reading:, and special attention is given to the expression
and interpretation of thought. There is also a large class in methods of
reading. The drawing, reading, and physical culture are all under the
direction of Miss Avadana Millett. There are four classes in physical
culture.
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10 The Normal Messenger In room three there are heard three
grammar classes and three vocal music classes. In grammar, the time
has been spent in mastering the elements of speech, with special
reference to analysis and parsing. The vocal music classes are mastering
the science of reading music so well that thev have already furnished
selections for the general assembly exercises, and the tones wafted over
the building are both vigorous and musical. Miss Ida A. Baker, the
efficient teacher of these branches, also has charge of the music in the
Model school. Prof. Robert B. Yaile presides over room four and teaches
three classes in elementary-algebra, and the same number in physiologv.
This work is hard, dealing as it does with fundamentals, but Mr. Vaile is
faithful to his trust, and light is graduallv breaking in upon the
earnest efforts of the class. In the southeast corner of the building: on
the mam floor is the mathematical department, presided over by Prof.
J. T. Forrest, who has charge of two advanced classes in algebra, and two
methods classes in arithmetic. The work in algebra is eminently
thorough and gratifying, and the discussion of methods is supplemented by
object lessons from the model school. All methods are thoroughly
analyzed. In addition to the mathematical work, Professor Forrest teaches
state constitution and has created much interest in the subject. In room
seven Miss Jane Connell presides over the English and Latin work. Two
classes are conducted in American literature, two in rhetoric and one in
an interpretative study of literature. There are also two classes in
beginning Latin and one in Caesar. All work in the English department is
conducted upon the laboratory plan, and much critical work is done.
Miss Connell also teaches a class in methods in English. Room twelve is
the home of the primary grades of the model school. The room is equipped
with slate blackboards, work-table, sandboard, and is a very pleasant and
well-lighted room. These little people have adopted the name of "Four
Leaf Clover," and love their literary work as well as the advanced
pupils.
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The Normal Messenger 11 In room thirteen is located the grammar
department of the model school. The sixth and seventh grades are
represented in this department and the school has developed a thorough
organization both in work and discipline. The school also has an active
literarj' society, and possesses some excellent musical talent. Miss
Rogers, supervisor of the training deparnment, has charge of this room,
and also teaches a large class in general methods in connection with the
training work. The training class numbers sixty-two members. In addition
to their regular observation work, practice teaching and recitations on
methods, a course of lectures has been arranged specially for this
class. These lectures are being given every Friday morning throughout the
year, and arc being delivered by members of the faculty. Prof. Epley has
given the following: "Ventilation," "Bacteria and Disease," "Nature
Study," and "Geography." Prof. Forrest is at present giving his course,
his subject being "The Register," "Duties of Parents," "Duties of the
Teacher" and "School Law." Miss Millett begins the new year with "The
Influence of Art," "The Utilitv of Drawing," "School Room Decoration" and
"School Sports." Miss Connell will follow with "Common School
Libraries," "Home Work," Public Entertainments," "A course of Reading.
Prof. Vaile will discuss "Teachers' Journals" and "Current Events."
Miss Baker's subjects are to be "Music," "Kalevala" and "The Tomb of the
Muses." Some time during the latter part of the year Sup't E. E.White and
Sup't W. J. Hughes will each deliver two lectures. Their subjects have
not yet been determined. Every student in the normal school is required
to take spelling. The work for the year has been divided by a committee of
the faculty, under the following lines: diacritical markings,
syllabification, definitions, use of words in sentences, synonyms, rules
for spelling and pronunciation. Each member of the normal faculty
has a spelling class, and fifteen minutes daily are devoted to the
work.
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LHJ NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW
WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASHINGTON TERMS: FORTY CENTS A
YEAR Entered as mail matter of the second class at the New Whatcom P. O.
BESSIE GRIGGS . . . . Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Utopian Alcott
Kulshan Aurora First Year FACULTY COMMITTEE JANE CONNKLL, ROBERT B.
VAILE, AVADAXA MILLETT VOL. I. DECEMBER, 1890 No. 1 To the people of the
State oi Washington, Greetings: Far up in the Northwestern corner of the
Evergreen state, on the beautiful shores of Bellingham Bay, has arisen a
new institution of learning, the Whatcom State Normal School. The
building is situated upon the side of Sehome Hill, which rises in graceful
terraces from the bay. The view thus acquired is inspiring. The
City of Whatcom, with its adjoining country, the Bay, girt by the islands
of the Sound, the hills, covered with the evergreen forests, and far
away, the snow-capped mountains of the Cascades, spread out before one as
a panorama. The first 3'ear of school started September, 1899, with over
200 ambitious, energetic pupils eager for work. As this, the first number
of the paper published by them enters your home, may it also enter your
hearts and awaken therein a warm sympathy and a kindhr interest in thrie
behalf. "__ Although the Whatcom Normal School may be young in 3'ears;
that is the only youthful quality which could well be applied to her. Her
well-chosen faculty, large enrollment list, carefully regulated class
work, three laboratories, and well-stocked library would suggest a
greater age than she can boast. CLARA NORMAN MARIE AMES EMMA ROWLEY
PEARL LEE JESSIE SHOCKEY
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The Normal Messenger 13 The Whatcom Normal School has started with
the good wishes of the Washing-tomans and with a firm determination of her
own to carve out a name in the Far West, she looks to her friends to
secure for her the necessary equipment for this worthy work. She is
attempting the work of only the best grade of normal schools, and offers
an opportunity, nowhere excelled in the Pacific Northwest, to young
people of both sexes for fitting themselves for the noble profession of
teaching. To the initial contributors to THE NORMAL MESSENGER who
have aided so materially the undertaking of presenting a
representative and valuable journal to the friends of our school,
we are very greatly indebted. Mrs. Ella Higginson, of New " Whatcom,
kindly permitted us to reproduce her "Lullaby." The poem entitled
"Our Colors," is representative of the literary work produced by the
student body, since it is from the pen of the youngest student of the
school. The article describing the daily class work is prepared
from a most intimate knowledge of the actual conditions and we commend it
to all who would know more of our school. The thought and work of the
faculty is ably represented by the opening article and by the
drawing outlines. The accounts of the literary societies and the
personal notes are furnished by the associate editors. Thus have we
accomplished the twofold aim of our journal, to furnish a means of
communication between our Normal School and those interested in it and to
put in a permanent form for general use some of the best work and
thought of our institution. We send it forth in the hope that much good
mav result from it. To our printers and advertisers we extend our thanks
for the appearance and commercial value of our paper. It will be
noted that the cover reveals the Normal School colors, blue and white.
For the future we have in store a quantity of excellent material. The
successive issues, of which there will be three more this school year,
will fully sustain the standard set bv this first number and we trust that
our regular subscribers will be on the lookout for them.
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14; The Normal Messenger LULLABY ELLA HIGGINSON T WAS was loungin'
amongst my pillows, * Coaxin' sleep with many a sigh, An' some one in the
room above me Was singin' a lullaby^; An' I could hear the cradle
a-rockin' Creakety, creakety, to an' fro— An' the woman a-singin,
"Hush—thee—
Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' There wasn't
a rag of a carpet On the floor of that room, you bet, An' the regular
swing of the cradle, W'y, I can almost hear it yet; An' the sleepy coo of
the baby That was bein' swung to an' fro To the wonderful music of
"Hush—thee—
Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' You wouldn't
of thought that a fellow That's got dowu as low as I Would of felt kind
of queer 'cause a woman Was singin' a lullaby; An' at first I felt just
like swearin', That a hotel should treat me so, For I couldn't hear
nothin' but "Hush—thee—
Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' But it seemed
to git softer an' lower, An' kind of familiar, too, With the cradle
a-rockin' slower, Just like my cradle used to do, Till I could almost
feel the motion— Rock-a-bye—rock-a-bye—to an' fro—
An' my mother a-singin' "Hush—thee—
Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' For she sung
it to "I love Jesus," Just as my mother used to do, An' it set my heart
all to achin', An' the tears to comin' too; Till I just wishl I could
slouch back there, An' my mother could set there an' sew, An' I could
hear her—-just once—singin' "Hush —thee—
Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.''
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The Normal Messenger 15 SUGGESTIONS FOR ART EXPRESSION FOR TRAINING
CLASS AVADANA MlLLETT "You can no more paint what another man sees than
you cau see with another man's eyes or feel with another man's
soul."—Ruskin. The child must be trained to see and then to express
what he sees. All exercises in expression should grow out of lessons upon
other subjects, and so be closely related to the work of each day,
particularly to nature study, geography, history and literature.
Concentrated observation of the object will produce a thought image of the
same. If on expressing this image it is found to be indefinite or not
true, more attentive observation must be given to the object. But
practice in execution alone will not give power or skill in expression.
The center of action must be developed. This can be done, not by
doing one thing repeatedly, until proficient in that doing, but by
exercising thought on new impulses of action until it becomes natural for
the mind to express through the hand the image that it holds. Expression
will tend to make the image more vivid. When the image is an original
creation more time must be allowed for thought. If the lesson is in
connection with nature study the specimen should be before the child; for
this, time should be given for him to do his work well. But if the object
is to express the thought-image of which a lesson has been treating, the
expression should be rapid and simple, giving no attention to detail.
Before calling for expression, study the specimen carefully and give
brief instructions for picture making. This should be a general class
exercise. The more intense the interest awakened, the more vivid the
mental images will be. Under strong impulse or with strong desire to
express, much of the difficulty of handling material is overcome. Skill
will, of course, vary with the individual. Consider effort rather
than result. Encourage individuality and originality in the work.
Encourage neatness and proper care of materials. Aim to develop a correct
memory for form, attentive observation and power in doing. Awaken
enthusiasm and a desire for improvement by carefully criticising,
encouraging and commending. Ask pupils to criticise their own work.
Freedom should be allowed the pupils in their expression, but by
sympathetic, intelligent training, lead them toward higher stages of
appreciation and of creative power to a point where they can, to some
extent, enter into the thought and feeling of artists. Choose that medium
for expression that is best suited to the lesson. Use clay modeling for
expression in the round or in
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16 The Normal Messenger relief; watercolor or colored chalk for
illustrations in nature study that require the color element; drawing in
pencil or pen and ink for detail work, and blackboard sketching where
rapid execution will assist the growing image; use cutting exercises as a
means of story-telling. Pose drawing, begun in the lowest grades, is a
means of illustrating human character and action, and strengthened
by a study of pictures of artists, will tend to develop an appreciation
for the artistic use of the human figure in the masterpieces. NOVEMBER
OUTLINE FOR TRAINING CLASS AND MODEL SCHOOL HARVKST THOUGHTS—FIRST
WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of apples in a group or one on a branch.
Tuesday: Paint three apples in group. Wednesday: Develop circle. Pencil
holding. Draw freehand circlet. Thursday: Design for a border, using
circles. PViday: Clay modeling of an apple. Stories: "The Three Golden
Apples," (Hawthorne); "Myths of Fruits;" "Autumn" in "Myth and Song;" "The
Brownies' Hallowe'en" and "November," by Carey. SECOND WEEK Monday:
Illustrate "Dear Apple, Wake Up." Tuesday: Clay modeling of beads or
grapes. Wednesday: Cut "The Story of the Grape." Thursday: Develop the
rosette. Friday: Charcoal sketch of an onion and beet. Stories: "Ceres,"
"Ceres and Persephone," "The Search of Ceres," and "The Fox and the
Grapes." Song: "Merry Autumn Days." THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS—THIRD
WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of a pumpkin. Tuesday: Marine
study—Paint sea, sky and Plymouth Rock. Wednesday: Sketch stalk of
corn. Thursday: Fold and cut kerchief, cap and apron. Friday: Draw from a
pose a Puritain maiden. Stories: "How a Pumpkin Helped Johnny to be
Thankful," "The First Thanksgiving Day," "The Corn Song" (Whittier), "The
Landing of the Pilgrims," (Hemans). Song: "Our Father we Thank Thee."
FOURTH WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of a deer. Tuesday: Group of
vegetables—Charcoal sketch. Wednesday: Draw from a pose a Puritan in
hat and cape. Thursday: Repetition of rosette in border—paint.
Friday: Illustrate "Over the river and through the wood, to grandmother's
house we go." Stories: "A Thanksgiving Turkey," the story of Landseer.
Pictures: "Stag at Bay," "Monarch of the Glen," "Challenge," "The
Sanctuary," "Odin," "Shepard's Chief Mourner" and others of Landseers.
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The Normal Messenger 17 DECEMBER OUTLINE CHRISTMAS
THOUGHTS—FIRST WEEK Monday: Illustrate "The Shepards Were Watching
Their Flocks." Tuesday: Fold and cut a five-pointed star. Wednesday: Cut
from pose—shepherd with crook. Thursday: Illustrate "T'was the Night
Before Christmas." Friday: Whittier Day—Paint the fireplace in
his home. "What matter how the night behaved? What matter how the north
wind raved? Blow high, blow low, not all its snow Could quench our
heart-fires ruddy glow." Stories: "The stars and the Child"—Hofer;
"Little Gottlieb"—Carey; "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
—Brooks. Songs: "While Shepards Watch Their Flocks By Night,"
"Bethlehem's Beautiful Star," "The Child and the Star," "Shine Out, O
Blessed Star." SIGNIFICANCE OF SANTA CLAUS—SECOND WEEK Monday:
Pose—"Posting a Letter to Santa." Tuesday: Draw or
paint—"Something I Want for Christmas." Wednesday: Fold and cut
baskets. Thursday: Scissors story—"Santa and the Mouse." Friday:
Pose—"flang up the Baby's Stocking." Stories: "Story of a Grand Old
Man," "The Good Little Sister"—Carey, "Santa Claus' Helpers."
Songs: "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," "Hang up the Baby's Stocking," "Santa
Claus is Coming." EMBLEMS—THIRD WEEK Monday: Paint a fir
tree—Decorate it for a Christmas tree. Tuesday: Paint a spray of
holly with berries. Wednesday: Fold and cut fireplaces and stockings.
Thursday: Illustrate "The Story of the Fir Tree," —Wiggin. Friday:
Christmas in other lands—illustrate "The Bird's Christmas" or
"Piccola" (Thaxter). Stories: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree," "Where
the Christmas Tree Grew," "The Fir Tree" (Andersen), "Legend of the Holly
Tree." Songs: "A Wonderful Tree," "Remember the Birds,'' and "The Snow
Bird." GIFTS: THE GREAT GIFT—FOURTH WEEK Monday: Illustrate "The
Christ Child" (Andrea Hofer). Tuesday: Cut "Story of the Wise Men"
(Hofer). Wednesday: Illustrate "The First Christmas Presents"—E. E.
Hale (Wiltse). Thursday: Plan mama's gift, calendar. Friday: Make
calendars—Paint them. Stories: "The Bird's Christmas Carol"
(Wiggins), "Three Truly Wise Men" (Hofer), "St. Anthony and the Christ
Child" (Hofer), and "Life of Raphael." Songs: "Merry Christmas Bells,"
"Joy to the World," "Merry Christmas Has Come," and "Hark, 'tis the Voice
of Music." Pictures: "Raphael and His Beautiful Madonnas."
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18 The Normal Messenger HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS
UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND
TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish the Home FOR THIS
HOLIDAY SEASON Useful as well as pretty Presents, Fancy Chairs and
Rockers, Couches, Parlor and Library Tables, China Cabinets, Book Cases,
Etc. FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS All Kinds of Toys—Dolls, Doll
Carriages, Children's Furnitnre, Toy Tea Sets, Games, Etc., Express
Wagons, Velocipedes, Tool Chests, Boys' Wheelbarrows, Etc. Whether
Looking or Buying You are Welcome B. B. FURNITURE CO.
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The Normal Messenger 19 LITERARY NOTES The Whatcom Normal boasts of
six literary societies, the Alcott, Chillick, Utopian, Kulshan, Aurora,
and Acorn. Each is iu a flourishing condition and has a full membership.
The Aurora, which, by her fifty rays, illumines the pathway of the embryo
teacher, was organized at the opening of the Normal in September
with the following officers: President, Hattie B. Thompson; vice
president, Pauline Jacobs; secretary, Frederic Ames; treasurer, Thomas
Monuet; sergeant-at arms, Earnest Hardy. The society color is old gold,
which combines well with the Normal colors, blue and white. For a yell,
the society is preparing an entirely new composition which is requiring
considerable thought. The Aurora has been divided into three sections,
under the supervision of Kate Schutt, Pearl Lee, and Lillian Miller.
Programs are rendered by the several divisions, successively. Iu order to
systemize the work, the committee has assigned to each section a special
topic, which serves as a basis for all literary work in that section,
during a period of three months. The topic assigned to Miss Schutt's
division is Poets, to Miss Lee's, Peoples and Countries; to Miss
Miller's, Periodicals. At regular intervals the productions of the
three sectious are combined into a more elaborate program, which is
rendered in the assembly hall. The Aurora hopes, in time, to attain to all
that the name implies, and offers a most cordial invitation to future
students of the Normal to join her ranks. T R Y " T H E ULTRA" FOR
LADIES The Very Latest Shoe Made Cork Sole and Waterproof THE FAMOUS
SHOE HOUSE
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20 The Normal Messenger i On September r5, 1S99, forty-five students
met in the art studio with Miss Millett, and organized the Utopian
Literary Club. The object of the Club is the improvement of its members
along literary lines and the development of ability to appear before an
audience, with special reference to ease of manner in the classroom. The
programs rendered have been of the nature of character sketches,
book reviews, dramatic studies and debates. As a motto the Club chose "We
have reached the foothills; the mountains are in view." Yellow was decided
upon as the Club color to be combined with the Normal colors. The yell
selected was Boom-a-lackv! Boom-a-lackv! Zip! Boom! Bah! Utopia! Utopia!
Rah! Rah! Rah! At a recent election the following officers were elected:
President, Ida Tillman; vice-president, Anna Klockstead; secretary, C. H.
Bowman; treasurer, Grace Mansfield; sergeaut-at-arms, J.R.Rogers; musical
director, Verona Millican. The retiring officers were: President, Ben F.
Hovies; vice-president" Clara Norman; secretarv, Margaret Clark;
treasurer, S. C. Bonner; sergeant-a"t-arms, G. C. Blonden; musical
director, Anna Klockstead. Great interest and enthusiasm has been
manifested in all the work of the society, and each Friday afternoon a
program of merit has been given. One of "the late ones, devoted to Lowell,
was as follows: Piano Solo Minta Morgan Biography of Lowell Anna Stezer
GREENBURG BROS. LEADING CLOTHIERS and lt;^DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats,
Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises Etc, HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM MUNRO,
BLME HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. nsg ELK STREET HARDWARE,
TINNING ~—- AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers
of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach
Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal
Work. GEORGE A. GILBERT^ gt; CASH GROCER 91S E L K S T R E E T NEW W H A
T O OM
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The Normal Messenger 21 Reading—"Forlorn" Lucy Halstead
Recitation— "Jusuff" Pearl Galliher Reading—"Because I am not
Fair" Grace Mansfield Review of Sir Launfal Lucile Fobes
Recitation—Selection from "Sir Launfal".. Grace Goodell Piano Solo
Clara Downey Lowell's Literary Position Gertrude Bell Song Quartette
Recitation—"The Courtin' " Clara Norman Recitation C. H. Bauman
Piano Solo Lena Fechenscher Critic's Report Miss Millett Three weeks ago
the Utopians challenged the Chilic tribe to a debate. The challenge was
accepted and the subject chosen was, "Resolved—That women ought to
have the right of suffrage." The Chilic tribe chose the affirmative, their
debaters being J. C. Kerchen, Gyneth Knight, and Floieuce Griffith. The
Utopian representatives were Gertrude Bell, C. H. Bauman, and Bertha
Ross. The art room was used for the occasion and was crowded with
students and visitors. Both sides presented able arguments, showing that
the debaters had studied the subject and were equally anxious that their
respective society should be declared the winner. The judges were F. C.
Teck and J. J. Edens, members of the board of trustees, and Mrs.
Ella Higginson. After carefully weighing the arguments they decided in
favor of the negative. The last program was the play given Friday evening.
Hie! Hac! Hie! Chief Chillick! Sahali! Sahali! Ric! Rac! Ric! Behold
the Chillick tribe; a band of warriors worthy of their steel. Each week
they gather 'round their council fires and hold their potlatches. They
call their tribe Chillick, in honor of the once great and powerful chief
of the Lummi Indians, who has long since been gathered to his fathers in
the happy hunting ground. Years ago he trod the beautiful shores of
Belliugham Bay and ruled wisely and well his band of dusky
followers. He was a brave chief, and like a true Indian, loved to
deck his person with the war-paint and lead his braves to battle with the
neighboring tribes, and would, doubtless, have willingly entered the happy
hunting ground directly from an earthly fighting ground. But the Sahali
tyee did not permit this. The chief was taken sick while in his wigwam,
which was near THE BANK OF WHATCOM L. P. WHITE CO. Transacts a
General Banking and Exchange Business YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED LIGHTHOUSE
BLOCK NEW WHATCOM
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22 The Normal Messenger what is now the corner of Seventeenth and C
streets', Whatcom. The best medicine men of the tribe waited upon their
suffering chief, and the wigwam was filled with devoted followers yelling
and groaning to keep away the evil spirits. But the noise was unavailing,
and the arts of the medicine men were baffled. Three days the chief
lingered, then his spirit, passing away, left the whole tribe in mourning
But his memory will not be soon forgotten. The Clillick tribe will do
honor to his name and tell the tale of the brave young chief around their
council fires. The potlatches of the tribe are interesting as well as
instructive, and a hearty invitation is extended to all new pupils of the
Normal School to join the tribe and smoke with them the pipe of peace.
Bump ka thud Bump ka thud M—in—in—m Kulshan! Boom! !
! The Kulshan I,iterary Klnb was organized at the beginning of
school in September and selected the Indian name for Alt. Baker for its
name. A motto has not yet been decided upon, but we expect to
choose one appropriate to the aims and purposes of the Klub. Our colors
are blue, white and pink, and Kulshan Crater is the name of our paper.
The officers at present are: President, Alildred Aiackey; vice-president,
Pauline Klockstead; secretary, Dot Wallace; treasurer, Myrtle Trott;
critics, Prof. F. W. Eply, Ada Shidler, and Miss Belle Asher;
sergeant-at-arms, Clinton Stearns; reporter. Dot Wallace; editor for
Klub, Emma Rowley. We now have forty-three active members. It is the aim
of the present program committee to make our A. G. WICK MAN .--—--^\
THE TAILOR 1345 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM, WASH. E. Y. GRA5ETT CO.'S
BANK Transacts a General Banking Business, Buys and Sells Foreign and
Domestic Exchange. Gold Dust Bought or Advances made subject to mint
returns. E. CAULKINS Dealer in Stationery, Books, News, Office
Supplies and Christinas Goods HOLLY AND ELK NEW WHATCOM, WASH.
WISCONSIN GROCERY * * * * # FAIRHAVEN, WASH.
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The Normal Messenger 23 meetings both interesting and instructive.
Through our business meetings we are becoming well versed in par-limentary
law, and in the rest of the work we are continually seeking to
widen our range of usefulness and learn to appear before an audience and
read a paper, recite, or take part in a debate with ease and elegance.
Our program for December 8th was upon Pacific Coast Literature. Kdwin
Markham, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Ella Higginson, and Prank Carleton Teck.the
last two of this city, being the authors under discussion. The lives and
writings of these western writers will be brought before the society by
several short sketches and at least one production from each will be
either read or recited. Before long we wish to present a play for the
enjoyment of the Klub, and another afternoon will be spent with
American humorists. The Klub is planning a public program to be given in
the near future, at which time we intend to defy the adage, "There's
nothing new under the sun." Doctor Matthes, please ma}' I use the phone?
Main 161 please. Hello, Edith! So you want to know all about our literary
society, the "Alcott"? Yes, we have a critic. No, she is not a cook but
an excellent Baker. Boys in our society? Why yes, we can boast of five
young men and Moore too. Of course I will tell you the officers. Miss
Carrie Risedorph, president; Miss Marie Ames, vice-president; Miss Bertha
Kale, secretary; Miss Mamie Barr, treasurer. We call our society paper
the "Alert." The Misses Shumway and McGinuis are the editors. Oh yes,
there have been some good jokes in the paper. Come Just to Look! A RICH
COLLECTION OF APPROPRIATE ARTICLES NEWEST DESIGNS AND STYLES
Jewelry Watches Silver Novelties Belt Buckles Clocks Desk Ornaments Brush
Sets Rings Ebony Goods Opera Glasses Silver Ware Etc. Etc. AT MOST
REASONABLE PRICES THE CAR ALWAYS STOPS AT OUR DOOR CORNER DOCK AND HOLLY
STREETS NELSON ROBINSON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS
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24 The Normal Messenger Did you know we were interested in real
estate? Well, we are, because we own a House. Why is our society bound to
be successful? Because we have Ames. What a funny question for you to
ask, Edith. Have we any dudes? Of course not, but we have a Bum(in)stead.
Oh! I am so glad you asked me about our yell. Wah Hoo Wah! Zip Boom Bah!
Alcott! Alcott! Rah! Rah! Rah! What did yon say? Yes, our society is
sure to have its place in the front ranks of the Whatcom Normal School.
Oh, dear! they shut me off and I was so anxious to tell more, but as I
despondently hang up the phone, I hear the blending of happy voices
shouting, Who are, who are, who are we? We are the members of the Alcott,
see? On the sixth day of October, the pupils of the sixth and seventh
grades in the training school decided to organize a literary society for
the mutual good of its members. The following rules and regulations were
adopted. 1. That the society be known as "The Acorns." 2. That the
society colors be brown and green, symbols of the acorn and the oak. 3.
That the regular meetings of the society be on each Friday afternoon from
2 to 3 o'clock. 4. That the officers consist of president,
vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms, to hold
their respective offices for five meetings after election. 5. That no
visitors be invited to our regular meetings, but be made welcome if
they come. 6. That we have at least three public meetings during the
year, to which visitors should be invited. 7. That each member pay ten
cents membership fee, five cents monthly dues and be assessed ten cents
each for colors. 8. That no pupil who fails without excuse on private
programs shall appear on public. The following officers were then elected:
President, Warren Beard; vice-president, John Chandler; secretary, Jessie
White; treasurer, Dollie Little; sergeant-at-arms, Eugene Dorr. ELDRIDGE
KERSHAW Real Estate, Insurance and Farm Loans B. B. BANK BLOCK, NEW
WHATCOM. P. L,. HEGG-^ lt;$*' Photographer Views of Bellingham Bay and
Surrounding Country. Portraits in Crayon and Water Colors PICTURE FRAMES
10 Per Cent. Discount to Normal School Students 1285-87 ELK STREET NEW
WHATCOM. WASH.
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The Normal Messenger 25 OUR COLORS CLARA E W E N TARTS HE Normal
has raised her colors And entered the race at last; May fair winds never
fail her, As she sails alonsj rig-lit fast. She carries a crew, a
captain, Three mates and their helpers five. Her passenger list is
increasing; Two hundred and forty now thrive. Blue and white, is her
banner. True blue may it ever be, And the white shall never be tarnished,
As it floats out full and free. Then, hurrah.' for the good ship Normal,
In the race she is sure to win. For we '11 stand by our captain bravely,
As over the waves we spin. Mrs. Ella Higginson, New Whatcom's gifted
writer, has donated copies of her works to the Normal School librar}'.
Mrs. Higginsou lives just across the street from the Normal School and is
much interested in the institution. The Normal School now possesses
twenty copies of Webster's dictionaries—one International, seven
Collegiate, and twelve Academic. There is also a copy of the
Standard dictionary and a set of the Century, in the library. The library
contains at present 1420 volumes. About 250 more volumes have been
ordered, and we have over $400 in the library fund yet unexpended. On
December first a total of 1006 text books had been ordered for use in the
Normal School proper, while about 250 copies have also been ordered for
the model department. Mr. J. J. Edens, the senior trustee of the Normal
school, captured several first prizes for fruit exhibited at the Northwest
Fair, which was held in Fairhaven in September. Mr. Edens' farm is one of
the oldest and best in Northwestern Washington. Hon. Jere Neterer,
chairman of the board of trustees of theNormal School, was one of the
debaters on the affirmative in a discussion of the Philippine
question, which was the first of a course of entertainments to be given by
the Aftermath Club of this city. THE PEOPLES STORE Sells Groceries,
Notions, Stationery and School Supplies. Opposite Sehome Hotel.
765-7 Elk Street, New Whatcom, Washington. m
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26 The Normal Messenger Frank Carleton Teck, a trustee of the Normal
School has just issued a neat little volume of original poems-entitled,
"Under Western Skies." The book has received much personal comment,
and the impression made on the public bespeaks an enviable future for its
author. Several young ladies attending the Normal, together with two or
three residing in New Whatcom, have organized a Shakespearean club
which meets every week at the home or boarding place of some member. The
club lias just completed the reading of Hamlet and at the next meeting
will have a debate on the subject: Resolved, that Hamlet was not
insane. The next play to be taken up will probably be Julius Caesar. The
members of the club are: Miss Delliuger, president; Misses George,
Rogers, and Lee of New- Whatcom; Misses Ames, Buckles, Muldoon, Moore, and
Risedorph of Seattle; Miss Rawley of Idaho, Miss- Bell of Port Town-send,
and Miss Pillman of Everett. Miss Risedorph is critic. A Young Woman's
Christian Association has been organized in the Normal School. Many of the
young ladies of the school have joined the association and others are
daily being added to our list of earnest workers. Although Normal
life is a busy life, spiritual development is not neglected.
Devotional meetings are held every Friday from 12:30 to t p. in. Those
outside of the school who are interested in the work are cordially
invited to visit us. The officers for the year are as follows:
President, Pauline Jacobs; vice-president, Margaret Clark;
corresponding secretary, Miss Risedorph; recording secretary, Mildred
Mackey; treasurer, Florence Griffith. The enrollment in the Normal School
by classes is as follows: First year. 98; second year, 65; third year, 35;
fourth year 32; fifth year, 8. Of these sixteen are special students, but
these have been placed in the several years in which the major portion of
their work lies. The enrollment of the model school is seventy two.
The formal opening reception of the Normal School was held on the evening
of October 28th. The board of trustees, the faculty and the students
received their invited guests, who included the citizens of New
Whatcom and all those interested in the institution in the building,
which was elaborately decorated for the occasion. Among the distinguished
guests who were present were Governor and Mrs. John R. Rogers, State
Superintendent Frank J. Browne. A short informal program was presented and
refreshments were served in three of the recitation rooms. The Normal
School has had the pleasure of placing in the poet's corner in the library
a copy of "Under Western Skies," the gift of the author, Frank Carleton
Teck. Miss Alice McNeal has been obliged to leave school on account of
her health. CROFTS LIVERY DRAYING AND TRANSFERRING iHotxsistiold. G o o
d s a n d P i a n os . H a n d l e d C a r e f u l ly DOCK STREET NEW
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The Normal Messenger 27 The students of the normal join in extending
to Mr. James Perry their heartfelt sympathy in his grief for the death of
his father at Siunas. Miss Mary Knappe has been very ill with pneumonia,
but is now improving. Miss Olevis and Clara Warriner, and Mr. Claude
Jeffrey spent the Thanksgiving vacation at Nooksack. A basket social was
given during the vacation by the district school for the benefit of the
school library. Forty-five dollars were raised. The basket-ball teams are
thinking of challenging the U. of W's. Misses Moore, Muldoon, Ming,
Kaine, Daerrer, Baker, and Jones, spent Thanksgiving at their homes in
Seattle. Lost—A small note book containing a love letter. Finder
please return book without reading letter to Miss S. P . Misses Margaret
Clark, Louise Peden, Bertha Ross, Verona Millicau and Ada Pillman spent
Thanksgiving at Everett. Messrs Max and George Blonden spent Thanksgiving
at Lynden. Lessons given in yelling by Mr. Kerchin, rates cheap-only
pupils with large months and good lungs need apply Lesson in Pollard's
synthetic method. Teacher (pointing to word NOW)—Don't you know this
word Frank? It belongs to the same family as cow, now what is it? Frank
(eagerly)—Calf. One of the young ladies seems to be thinking
seriously of taking the Vaile. Professor Vaile spent Thanksgiving in
Seattle. Wanted—To find an expressive yell for the Auroras. Miss
Buckels entertained her grandmother, Mrs. G. V. Liley, during Thanksgiving
vacation. Miss Fletcher spent Thanksgiving at Port Townseud. MILLINERY
THE CITY OF CHICAGO Largest Stock on the Bay. Special Reduction during
the Holidays. Hundreds of Fine Hats at Half Price. Switches of Human Hair
and Pompadour Rolls a Specialty. Don't Fail to Call. 1965 Thirteenth
Street, on Viaduct, New Whatcom. TAKE YOUR SAVINGS DEPOSITS TO THE
Scandinavian - American Bank Sunset Block, Comer Elk and Holly Streets We
pay Interest on Time Sf Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday
evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock.
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28 The Normal Messenger The spirit of the Normal school is most
commendable. This is specially worthy of comment when it is remembered
that the school opened its doors for the first time this fall, and that
every student had to be examined or classified, and that many of the
students had came from older institutions, such as Ellensburgh State
Normal School, State University, Puget Sound University, and several of
the very best high schools and academies in the state. Not only were the
students kind and helpful during the first few days of organization, but
what is better, they set about finding work for themselves, and at the
end of the second week every student was in his place and hard at work.
This spirit of industry and good cheer is manifest everywhere, and
the motto, "No Idlers Here" beams from every countenance. The principal of
the school has publicly expressed his gratification at the earnestness of
the students. This interest is not only shown during the recitation
hours, but every room is a workshop until long after dark every afteroon.
The passerby at 5 o'clock in the evening can invariably see a large
portion of the building lighted and occupied with busy students and
teachers. All recitations are over a t 3:30 and the balance of the
afternoon is spent in research work. The library is occupied from 8 in the
morning to 5 and six in the evening. A teacher passing through the hall
one evening at 5:30 o'clock counted twenty-six students still in the
building at work. The building is opened at 8 in the morning, and
by 8:20 there are one hundred students bustling through the halls.
As time passes and the school gets down more and more to its settled
life, the spirit of earnestness increases, and everything points to a
most happy and prosperous year. CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties:
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block
Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. N EW W H A
T C O M i The Normal Messenger is from i 1 The Press of EDSON IRISH \
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Alverson, D., Pharmacist,
Twelfth and Harris Sts., Fair-haven. Abbott Olsen, Grocers, 1098 Elk
St., New Whatcom. Biggs Henderson, Physicians, Fischer Blk., New
Whatcom. B. B. Meat Market, Fairhaven. B. B. Grocery, Elk and Holly
Sts., New Whatcom. Bruce, S. M., Lawyer, Fischer Blk , New Whatcom. Barr,
Mrs. E. W., Millinery, Viaduct, New Whatcom. B. B. Improvement Company,
New Whatcom. Burrows, J. S., Shoemaker, 2121 Thirteenth St., New Whatcom.
Bank of Whatcom, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Battersby Bros., Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Thirteenth and E Sts., New Whatcom. B. B.
Furniture Company, Holly St., New Whatcom. Croft's Livery, Dock St., New
Whatcom. Cox, W., Architect, Dock St., New Whatcom. Caulkins, E., Book
Store, Elk and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Commercial Importing Tea Company,
Holly St., New Whatcom. Darwin, L- H., Clerk Board of Trustees, State
Normal School, New Whatcom. Day, E. P. Y., Loans, New Whatcom. Drake, L.
D., Dry Goods and Clothing, Holly St., New Whatcom. DeChamplain,
Druggist, Holly St., New Whatcom. Edson Irish,Printing, 1333 Railroad
Ave. New Whatcom. Fischer, E„ Real Estate, Fischer Blk., (owner of
Sunset Blk.,) New Whatcom. Frye, Jesse, Attorney at Law, Lighthouse Blk.,
New Whatcom. Fairhaven Market, The, Fairhaven. Grasett, E. Y. Co.,
Bankers, New Whatcom. Graves, Backus Purdy, Bankers, New Whatcom.
Greenwood, Alonzo, Barber, Holly St., New Whatcom. George, Mrs. A.,
Millinery, 1649 Holly St., New Whatcom. Graves, E. C, The Racket Store,
Fairhaven. Green berg Bros., Dry Goods, New Whatcom. Gilbert, Geo. A.,
Grocer, 915 Elk St., New Whatcom. Holt, Dr. Chas. L.,Occulist, Fischer
Blk., New Whatcom. Hardin, Ed. E., Attorney at Law, Fischer Blk., New
Whatcom. Horst, C. A., Agt. Chicago Lumber Coal Co., 1472 Holly St.,
New Whatcom. Hinsdale, N. N., Hardware, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom.
Hotel F'airhaven, M. Rae, Prop., Fairhaven. Hegg, P. L., Photographer,
Elk St., New Whatcom. (Continued on following page.)
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding
page.) Iowa Grocery, W. A. Marsh, Prop., Fairhaven. Ireland Pancoast,
Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Koebler, H. M., Meat Market, Fairhaven. Long
Bros,, Hardware, Implements and Bicycles, Holly. St , New Whatcom.
Montague McIIugh, Dry Goods, Holly St., New Whatcom. Mansfield, A.,
Grocer, Elk St., New Whatcom. McDongall-Gage Company, Mens' Furnishings,
Holly St , New Whatcom. Mason Co., Grocers, Holly St., New Whatcom.
Marlett, J. H., Fruit and Confectionery, Viaduct, New Whatcom. Munro,
Ulake Haskell, Plumbers, Elk St., New Whatcom. Newman Howard,
Lawyers, B. B. Bank Blk., New Whatcom. Nelson Robinson, Jewelers, Dock
and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Neterer, Jere, Lawyer, Lighthouse Blk., New
Whatcom. Nolte Bros., Meat Market, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Pacific
Meat Market, F. E. Curtis, Prop., Bay and Holly Sts., New WThatcom.
Richards, A. E., Court Stenographer, New Whatcom. Pacific Steam Laundry,
North Elk St., New Whatcom. Red Front, The, Clothing, Holly St., New
Whatcom. Stockleiu Bros., Dry Goods House, Holly St., New Whatcom.
Schuman, I., Merchant Tailor, New Whatcom. Strand, H. B., Real Estate,
Farming aud Mill Machinery, 1462 Holly St., New Whatcom. vSelby, J. N.
Co., School Supplies, 1566 Holly St., New Whatcom. SutclifFe Hill, Wall
Paper and Paints, Holly St., New Whatcom. Scott, Eltnon, Lawyer, Bay and
Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Scandinavian-American Bank, Elk and Holly
Sts., New Whatcom. White, L. P., Banker, Dock and Holly Sts., New
Whatcom. Wickman, A. G., Tailor, 1345 Holly St., New Whatcom.
Wisconsin Grocery, Fairhaven. Woodward, W., Confectionery, 1629 Holly St.,
New Whatcom. White Drug Company, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom.
Woolard, A. E., Secretary Building Loan Association, Lighthouse Blk.,
New Whatcom. Van Zandt, Dr., Fischer Blk., New Whatcom.
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