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V ' V n MID-YEAR NUMBER Messenger February, J9U
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ADVERTISEMENTS YOU START AT ZERO We all start out in life from the zero
mark. It is uphill all the way. The higher we go the more we are
looked up to. The man who attains success must take himself seriously,
look to his own interests and conserve his strength, wealth and ability.
Many people are depositing their money with this bank, paying by check,
and furthering their own interests, thereby raising their marks high above
zero on the gauge of life. First National Bank Capital Surplus and
Undivided Profits $320,000.00 ENGBERG I Bellingham's 1 IEJ Prescription
Expert 1 m Attas' Cold and Cough Cure is the remedy you will be
satisfied with Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings « M 1 a Q a
FREE D E L I V E R Y P" Engberg's Pharmacy | Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk
Holly. Phones M 224-A 224 j |
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Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest CHALLENGE SALE We Challenge all
to fleet Our Prices Don't fail to visit the Big Day- Light Store during
this Money- Saving Event MONTAGUE McHUGH ™w*f*»* Daylight
Store i Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest • • •
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Clothing Store in each City has HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN
We have them in Bellingham GAGE=DODSON CO. Agents MALLOROY CRAVENETTE
HATS Clover Block : : Bellingham
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ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER This is the time of year for the economical
buyer to take advantage of values that won't be equaled later in the
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Band and Stringed Instruments and Accessories : ; "HOME OF THE
CHIOKERINQ' Successor to D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Alaska Building 210 East
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ADVERTISEMENTS DICKINSON MILLER REAL ESTATE Fire and Liability
Insnrance Suretv Bonds I22S Railroad Avenue : : : Phones Main 84—A
385 Phones Main 64-A 664 T3r3 Elk Street Washington Market Dealer in
The Weil-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season
Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of
the City P. M. Johhson Bellingham, Wash Wanted—You* Grocery Account
We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : :
: Byron Bros/ Cash Grocery 1311 Elk Street .* Phones Main 82 A 6 82
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ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main
103—A 171 2.00 to 5:00 p. in. Res. Phones: Main JOO—A 10a
Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office:
200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK
SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res.
aaia V Street Home A 471 B 0*2 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties:
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg.
BLASSEI ACCURATELY FITTED Main 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg.,
Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat.
Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and
Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD CRAY
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building - Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD
BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260
A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - - Bellingham,
Washington • m T H E REXAI_I_ S T O R E ^tt GANDY Everybody likes
good candy. We have the best—I^eggetts 90c. a pound. Try them
§THE OWL PHARMACY G"mi»M"c»I C U T P R I C E D R U G S ^|
PHONES{Mahl 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly
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ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O C. GILBERT AND
SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor.
Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t
Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to
12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange
Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST u „ . Rooms
3S4-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 r5e^3GY
FLORAL GO. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM,
WASH. T-T A T^T N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone
Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Elevator
at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones:
Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O.
BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street -
Bellingham, Washington
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ADVERTISEMENTS e HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building FOR FIRE LIGHTS
SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES Take your Printing troubles to the
Union Printing, Binding Stationery Co. Largest Printing House in the
Northwest 1211 Elk Street ; : Bellingham DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good
Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . * Give us a Trial
Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B
272 . ' Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIMSTED SHOE CO. SS
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ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG A COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS OUR ENTIRE LINE
OP CUT GLASS Vo OFF UNTIL OUR PRESENT STOCK IS SOLD Designs Furnished
and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 Bellingham, Wash
THE STAR CREAMERY NOW after the final "Exams." are over is the time to
celebrate. Have that "FEED" you have long talked of. Get your ICE CREAM
from the Star Creamery. WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We
keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal
School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . .
BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— New Footwear for Spring
I9II Arriving Every Day Shoes for Dress for social affairs. Walking Shoes
C. P. FORD'S FINE SHOES FOR LADIES 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - -
Bellingham, Wash.
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ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street
Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIO RANGE Don't forget to tell your
friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? 1 GBO. W.
MOCK MOCK HILL ROBT. F. Hiu, FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple
Block 1055 Elk Street 1 We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want
your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM,
Proprietor Phones: J* J2£ 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 ePI NE
CONFECTIONERY Phones, Main 180 B180 I: EXCHA WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG
STORE The Best Stock in the City 3 CHAS. W. PEASLEE J)
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ADVERTISEMENTS STOP II READ THIS I We make a specialty of CORRECT
PHOTOGRAPHS for Schools and Colleges. Don't decide until you have
seen what we have to offer. Best work at lowest prices. NOTE—We
make the latest style of FIREPLACE PORTRAITS ON POST CARDS Ti?e
Gfosaft Studio iai1 Dock siieet WILBER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician
Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West
Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Drink Lanum's Chaff less Coffee You
get the real coffee flavor when the chaff is removed .. H. E. LANUM High
grade Coffees and Teas Phone-Main 324. ." 1307 Elk St. Fresh Schoolday
Lunches . When class-room work has left you tired, a dainty luncheon is
required; and things that you enjoy the most are things spread on
delicious toast— made on an ELECTRIC TOASTER. One of these Electric
Toasters can make toast faster than the average gathering of Normal girls
can eat it. Makes toast for about i-ioth of a cent a slice. See one in
our Salesroom. Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. PIKE BLDG. :
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ADVERTISEMENTS rEiaieiaisisEjaEisiaisiaiiiaisiiiaMSJiisjsia
^r-Mp'j'iiJianiiaieMisEiiiajasisisiaisisia® 1 This is the Place You
1 .ST- Get Wh a t You Want 1 i mmnm^j0[^, PURE • S^^^ S:^^^^ FRESH
1 W@%? 'I3»agh^ CANDIES J. A/. SHLBV lt;£ CO. 207 West Holly
BOOK'S AND STATIONERY Here is doubtless the best place to outfit students
for the Second Semester. They are always glad to see us The BeHingham
Sheet Metal Works Remember us when in need of Cornices, Skylights,
Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and
Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight
Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of sheet metal,
we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair
Work Phone Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham, Wash SHOE
DEPENDIBILITY You can depend on the shoes we sell you, for style, fit and
longevity. Our years of experience have enabled us to give you the cream
of reliable brands and at prices you pay for unknown goods. We
guarantee you entire satisfaction in every particular G E O RELIABLE
FOOTWEAR A Y M O N D 110 East Holly Street
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ADVERTISEMENTS The Only Mail Order Engraving House in the State CUTS of
a11 kinds for PRINTING J^orth Coast Engraving Go. Bellingham, Wash.
Arthur Bernhard, Manager RECKS BRASS FOUNDRY 2 £f,2? Brass and
Bronze Castings a Specialty All Work Guaranteed. One Cast Every Day
Corner Dock and Maple Streets Phone Main 2411 MRS. C. Q. HORSFALL Newly
Furnished Housekeeping Rooms Splendid location, fine view and within easy
walking distance of the City and Normal School Phone A 291 920 High
Street Bellingham Don't forget to take a Box of Hooker's Cliocrola-tes
Home with you. There are none better Star Candy Store 107 East Holly
Street P. M. RETERSON JEWELER AND OPTICIAN FINE WATCH REPAIRING A
SPECIALTY South Bellingham : : Washington R. N. RALMERTON
130S—r2th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, ETo.
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ADVERTISEMENTS The Campus • Begins To Take On A Greener
Tint—The Birds Sing—The Robins Appear— It Is Spring.
Birds take on prettier plumage. The American girl gets Summery Clothes
The NEW THINGS are here New Suits, New Dresses—Everything you would
want for this season's wear Won't you come and see what we have? Suits
$12.50 Up Silk Saits $3.00 Up Coats 10.00 Up Dresses 3.50 Up ^ S T J. B.
WAHL AB\ta
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THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BEUINGHAM,
WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing 1311 Railroad Avenue " I am
convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. We
must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have
formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH
Literary - LORAINE SHERWOOD Organizations- Class Editors- Senior Junior
- Freshman Exchange Athletics Art Editor Alumni GERTRUDK MCDONALD
FLORENCE ORNE - MOSIE ODLE J. D. DAVIS ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE HARRY HEATH
FLORENCE PLUMB VIOLET JOHNSON Alkisiah Philomathean Students' Ass'n
Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club Calendar Jokes •! Business Managers 1
JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY - HENRY ROGERS - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY
MARGARET STARK MARIE RYAN - FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY
RIORDAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902,
at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress
of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. February, 1911 No. 5 Another Mid-Year
Commencement time is over, giving the Seniors a glimpse of what is in
store for them in June. We congratulate the graduates and wish for them
the highest degree of success. Rarely is there a Class whose membership
has consisted of such efficient workers in School life and other
lines. Their absence will be felt by us all. Agnes Caldwell has labored
untiringly since she has been with us. She has served this year on the
Board of Control, as Vice-President of the Students' Association,
and Cabinet member of the Y. W. C. A. Mr. Claude Clifford is
especially interested in Wood-work and will follow out that line in the
public schools of AYenatchee. Miss Gertrude Scott has been active in
club-work. The Philomatheans will miss
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2 THE MESSENGER her very much, as we all will. In musical lines, Miss Emma
Rexroth's place will be difficult to fill. She has also been a member of
the Board of Control as Students' representative, and Chairman of
Religious Meetings of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Verna Prader has been a good,
faithful student in her two years' work in B. S. N. S.. and has been an
earnest worker in society and Student activities. Miss Mary Cray, during
her two years' work in this School, has won the regard of all by her
good, conscientious work. "We regret her departure from us. Mr. Raoul
Brinck will enter the University at the beginning of this Semester, where
he will fit himself for the teaching of French, his native language, and
Mathematics. • At the end of this year a. prize of $5.00 will be
awarded to the writer of the best short story appearing in the March,
April. May and June numbers of The Messenger. A second prize of $3.00
will also be given. With this inducement, together with the desire of
supporting The Messenger, it is hoped that we will have a better grade of
short stories to publish. • The National Board of the Young Women's
Christian Association is putting out exceptionally good calendars
this year, which are very desirable to have. They consist of about
seventy-five sheets, on each one of which four or five days are treated.
The calendar opens note-book fashion. It is full of the best
quotations. They can be obtained from several members of the local
Y. W. C. A. for a nominal sum. They are artistically compiled and printed
and so finished and perfect in every respect, that The Messenger wishes to
call your attention 1o them. During the Christmas holidays Hie W. E. A.
was held in Seattle. Several of our Faculty members attended, among
whom were Miss Hays. Miss George. Miss Laurence. Mr. Bever, Mr.
Deerwester, and Dr. Mathes. Many people from B. S. N. S. were present. To
those not residing in Bcllingham, from this Normal, who will attend the W.
E. A. in Spokane next year, it is suggested that there be a "Bcllingham
Luncheon." The Messenger was asked to communicate this plan. It is hoped
that definite arrangements for this can be made before the meeting
next year. • This is the first special number The Messenger has
ever published for the Mid-Year graduates. We feel that this is a
plan worthy of being carried out in the following years. It makes an
attractive number of The Messenger and gives the Mid-Year graduates a copy
which they will prize as much as the June Seniors value their Annual.
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THE MESSENGER 3 "AVE ARE SEVEN. I met a Mid-Year Normal girl; Of
eighteen years she said; Hair streaked with gray, but many a curl That
clustered 'round her head. She had a worn but learned air, And she was
plainly clad; Her eyes were dim with vacant stare Her beauty (?) made me
sad. "Mid-Year classmates, little maid. How many may you be?" "How many?
Seven in all," she said And proudly looked at me. " I pray you tell me
where are they each?" "Seven are we," she replied; Two of us at Wenatchee
teach And two at home reside. Two of us are at the U. Hard studies still
pursuing; And one at Sedro-VVoolley, too. Primary work a-doing. HIRING A
MID-YEAR GRADUATE. (Three directors in room.) Hanks.—"Wall, let's
get down to business. I called ye fellers in when I seen you goin'
by. Jest received a letter from a gal that wants to teach our school. She
hails from Bellingham— jest finished the Normal." Sherwood—"I
don't go much on Normal people. "What's yer opinion?"
Gibson—"Dunno. Maybe she'll fill the bill. But whatever is agreeable
with the rest of you is agreeable with me."
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4 THE MESSENGER Hanks—''Reckon I might as well read the
letter—(stumbles through it) (looks surprised) "Huh! guess I didn't
read the hull dang thing before. * * * e ' I will be down on the 10:30
train, Tuesday, to make a personal application.' " (Stumbles over words.)
"Tuesday!—that's today and—(looking at watch) it's eleven
o'clock. She oughter be here." (She enters.) "Are ye the schoolmarm. Glad
ye got here allright and had no trouble a-finding me. We were jest
de-cussing you. Set down and we'll talk business." (Awkwardly introduces
others.) "We found out by your letter that you wuz a Mid-Year
graduate from Bellingham, so I suppose you have all the
new-fangled notions. Can you teach muddling?" Lady—"Please,
sir; I don't understand." Gibson—"Why, didn't you have clay
muddling?" Lady—"Oh, cbay modeling! Why, yes; I had a thorough
course in that in my Manual training under Miss Hogle, who never did do
anything by halves. Sherwood—"Very good; but can you 'tend to the
children's health?" Lady—"Oh, my; Yes! Miss Gottleib's pink pills
cure any ills. You know she is the School Nurse. We are proud to be the
only Normal School west of the Rockies with such a department. Miss
Gottlieb gives three hours daily to special work in the Training School."
Hanks—"Tut! tut! we are satisfied that their health will be properly
attended to but can you make the young-un's behave? Do you believe
in corporal punishment?" Lady—"Miss George taught us to use moral
persuasion, and I have brought this method to a science. You may feel
perfectly confident that I am equal to any occasion and have
sufficient ability to cope with the most startling situation."
Hanks—"Well, what do you say? Gentlemen, shall we hire this yere
young lady?" Gibson—"Whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is
agreeable with me." Sherwood—"It seems to me we ought to go a little
farther into the matter to see if she knows enough. Did you pass high in
your studies? Where's your certificate?" Lady—"Here it is—and
here's my diploma, which shows I graduated with honors." Hanks—"Do
you all feel satisfied, gentlemen?" Gibson—"As I said before,
whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me."
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THE MESSENGER h Sherwood—"I'll admit she don't look as though she
could do it. Those boys are big, you know. But maybe, she can; looks
sometimes are deceiving, I'll admit." Hanks—"I move we elect her to
teach our school here in Bonnyville for the ensuing year."
Sherwood—"I second the motion." Gibson—"I'm agreeable."
Hanks—"Allright Miss what's yer name? Yes Caldwell— yes.
Come into the next room, please, and we'll sign th.- contract.'' •
• • gt; RICH RELATIONS. (Antithesis of Chas. Lamb's "Poor
Relations.") A rich relation—a distant god, worshiped from
afar,—a source of pride—and also of sorrow,—a magnet for
gold,—an icebox for love,—man but not
human,—patronizing saint,—with touch of Midas,—and knife
of Shylock,—a piece of self-righteousness— puffed up to
bursting,—an excellent example—to which distance lends
enchantment,—a bountiful giver—in his own
estimation,— man without pity,—feared by his
friends,—and hated by his enemies,—he liveth until old
age,—and dies—a Success! He cometh in splendor,—and
bringeth his wife. His ring is overbold. He entereth, smiling and
confident. You fear him much,—but she strikes terror to your soul.
Her glance is chilling, her manner frigid. He taketh the easy chair,
but you sit bolt upright; your face becmes warm, but your heart is cold;
you are facing him, but can see Her from the corner of your eye; you
examine her stealthily; she is tall and still and very straight; her
fingers are long, her face bloodless; her nose is pointed, and her mouth
a hard line; she has the expression on her face of one who has come into
contact with a bad odor. Her iron gray hair hangs around her ears in
numerous corkscrew curls, which have the appearance of sticks. These
are her one flipancy. Her eye is gray, and disapproval is in it. You
follow her glance; your heart jumps to your mouth; your soul flees in
panic. The blinds are not even! A drawer is half open! A paper on the
floor! There's a hole in the curtain! There's dust on the mantle; there's
dust on that chair! You are filled with a great desire to scream.
Thousands of tiny needles prick your spine; your cheeks burn. But
wait—he is talking; he discusseth the weather. The poor weather, an
"ever present help in a time of trouble." He pon-dereth over a recent bank
failure. He passeth remarks about politics, and all the while you
are dumb. He speaketh of the latest book, and you prick up your ears. You
talk slowly and with hes-
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6 THE MESSENGER itancy. But gradually your self consciousness leaves you.
You forget Her. You plunge in. You are in your element. AVhen you are
done Mr. F implies that he is very much surprised to find that you have a
tolerable education. Dinner is called. You lead the way in. You venture to
address Her as Aunt—and then wish you had not. You discover that
Abagail is fat. clumsy, ungainly, redieulous. She looketh very little like
a butler. Moreover fear has rendered her absolutely stiff. Her eyes are
glazed; her lips pallid. She walks as one in a trance. She falleth over a
rug, but saveth the soup. Mrs. IT sniffs. The meal progresses. The roast
is excellent, the salad better. You feel relieved; you talk more freely.
Mr. IT eats heartily, and passeth patronizing remarks. He says you
have a good cook—patronizingly; a cozy little
home—patronizingly; a well-stored library—patronizingly. He
seems to think, considering all things, that you will do—in a pinch.
He giveth good advice—witli his hand on his pocketbook. Not that you
are in any especial need of aid. but he seems to have a continuous fear of
being robbed. He reminds you of his infinite superiority by every
word and geslure. After dinner you undertake to entertain Aunt A .
You show her THE picture, your pride as long as you can remember. She
sniffs. You give up in despair. The carriage comes. Exit the rich
relatives. I remember, long ago. the visit of a rich relation. None of
the family had ever seen her. One day we received a letter saying that she
would be down for a few days. Mother was panic- stricken, and wailed
bitterly against fate. But. as there was nothing else to do, she resolved
to make the best of it, and so, for a week beforehand, the hum of
preparation filled the air. The old house became a hive of industry.
Carpets were pulled up, taken out, and beaten into submission. Floors and
woodwork were scrubbed, the fence was painted, moss scraped off the roof,
and the most remote corners became scrupulously clean. Then she came. "Not
as a conquorer comes," however. She was a middle-aged, rather fleshy
woman, heavily upholstered in black silk. A more motherly soul there
never was. When she saw us children she opened her arms and heart, and we
crept in. She kept us in her heart forever. The following week was one of
great happiness. Our visitor swept and helped cook, and insisted that she
enjoyed it, and I really believe that she did. After this, the
Christmas-tide never came but what a generous box of necessities and
comforts came with it from Aunt Mary. And she usually brought her own
cheerful self among us
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THE MESSENGER 7 sometime during the year, proving herself a blessing and a
friend in more ways than one. And this was a Rich Relation. LEW A.
GREENE. *i» »•» •:• LAST MESSAGE FROM
THE MID-YEARS. "Hello! May I speak to Dr. Mathes?" "Yes, just a moment.
Dr. Mathes has just stepped out in the hall to request the obstreperous
Juniors to refrain from all unnecessary commotion.'' (Three minutes
later.) "Hello! This is Dr. Mathes!" "Hello! This is Claude William
Clifford. President of that august body of Mid-Year Seniors, who have
recently departed from your great institution of learning." "Yes, yes; I
shall be greatly honored to render any favor to one representing such a
highly intelleelual organization. Would it be a presumption on my part to
ask if I may be of any service?" "The Mid-Year Seniors feel it their duty
to attend to certain important matters before they leave these walls
forever, where their intellectual light has shone so brightly. We will
intrust this high mission to none other than you." " I am at your
service." "The Mid-Years are not so seriously concerned over the fate of
the Senior Class. They are striving so earnestly to reach thi.s coveted
goal that our suggestions would perhaps be unnecessary, however, we
will leave them our Browning note books and our places in the rest-room
(Room 22)." " I shall see that your request reaches that Class." "And to
the Juniors we wish to leave Originality, a characteristic so sorely
needed by them." "Very good." "To Miss Gearge we will leave all our old
plans for future use in the Training School." " I shall see that they
reach her department." "To Mr. Deerwester we wish to leave, in neatly
bound volumes, our Educational Essays, for references and research
work for those who may follow in our footsteps.'' "Very well." "And to
the Domestic Science department we will leave our latest recipe for boiled
water." "Very well." "To the Zoology Department we promise to crate and
ship all zoological specimens that chance to stray across our pathway.''
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8 THE MESSENGER "They shall be gratefully received." "And to the Manual
Training Department we will leave all of our latest designs in school
desks, and our method for drawing a straight line without the aid of
a ruler." "Very well." "And now to the Undergraduates we wish to say an
encouraging word: As we know, all growing things must pass through
a stage of greenness; some of course, remaining green longer than others;
but if great care be exercised in regard to their advancement, we
hope they may soon outgrow this stage of greenness, and all their
noble efforts be crowned with success." " I shall be proud to be of
assistance." "Suggest to all delinquent Messenger subscribers to pay up.
The Editor also should have more help." " I agree. Is that all?"
"Yes,—for this time. Be very careful in following out my
directions." " I will; but I am forced to impose one condition." "State
it." "That all the Mid-Year Graduates will be back to see the Seniors
graduate." '' We '11 be there !'' VERNA PRADER. • * •
•*• •*• ART IN THE HOME. In house decoration and
furnishings the relation of objects must be studied. If art is placed in a
false relation to one object it flees from all. If we want art to
begin at home, as it must, we will have to clear our houses of troublesome
superfluities that are forever in the way. These unnecessary
articles are no real comfort, but make work for servants and doctors.
House decoration has a different meaning in recent years. Superfluities
ought to be no longer tolerated. Uniting use with beauty is being more
thoroughly recognized and understood. There is still need for greater
simplicity. Decoration must resc, rather than weary, the eye. Unrelated
things are very trying in the home unless one has a studio or is a
collector of unrelated furnishings. The first quality that makes every
home attractive and interesting is individuality. Oftentimes this
must mean something far removed from the artistic, which in its perfection
is slow growth like every form of Art. Lavish and expensive purchases
frequently produce hideous results. Art does not necessarily mean a great
outlay of money. Of course to get artistic effects with little money
requires taste, individuality, time and study. Houses may be really
charming
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THE MESSENGER 'J with few and simple things selected with care and
thought. It U well to make the home a daily study of correctness of
relations, and beauty, of color and comfort. Men prefer, I believe, a
simplicity of surroundings, and not over-elaboration. The feminine
nature seems to enjoy a room that has plenty, sometimes unnecessary
furnishings, needless for comfort. Much Art can be expressed in window
decoration. Windows should not be filled with objects, but kept free, so
that one can feel the warmth of the blessed sunshine, or see the glories
of mountains, sea or sky. It is bad enough to have four or five curtains
at a window, without adding table, vases, statuettes and other unnecessary
devices for keeping out the light. A dim light, I confess, is very
charming in certain rooms. Indeed, every room is more attractive in a
soft, subdued light by night, as well as by day. But sunshine may be let
in without the rooms being glaring or harsh. Objects to show to
advantage must have a background. A pretty window decoration is
flowers or plants. In the make-up of a home there are at least four things
seriously to take into consideration: proportion, material,
coloring, and form. Material is the least thing to trouble us. If the
proportion, coloring and form seem to be proper in relation to other
objects, the material may have little attention. Tapestries and paintings
can be found in every moderate home. They fit into dark corners and into
odds wall spaces. Bits of color in stained glass are successfully applied
to many windows, especially those that are placed high, such as
transom lights, or the windows in the hall or vestibule. I visited a very
artistic home in Portland, Oregon, two years ago, one room of which I will
describe. It served as a family room, where comfort and simplicity were
the things considered. In it were at least five Morris chairs, several
couches with many pillows, which were in place for use, not simply to be
admired for the expert needlework; a concert grand piano, a few pictures,
three of which were landscapes. There was an immense fireplace of
red tiling, with plenty of room for large logs, which gave forth warmth
and cheer to those who gather around. Some book shelves, containing about
five hundred volumes, stood between a double window and the
fireplace. There was another large window. Neither had shades, but
beautiful, heavy, decorated curtains were drawn well back, allowing
all the light possible to shine in. The leading colors of the whole
room was in a soft brown and a deep, warm red, which gave everyone a
restful and cheery feeling. Art may not be the greatest thing in the
world, although to me it is the sweetest, because on it largely depends
the individuality and the harmony of nnr homes. RW/r/iT!
PT\jr»T?7;
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10 THE MESSENGER The first social function for our graduates was given by
Miss Gray and Miss Hayes, at Edens Hall, January 20. Dinner was served at
5:30. after which there was a good time in the parlor. On the evening of
January 21st occurred an informal reception given by the Juniors, at
which the Mid-Year Seniors were the guests of honor. A short play.
"Carroty Nell," was entertainingly presented. The Juniors sang their
Class Song, which is very clever. Amusing cartoons were thrown upon the
canvas illustrating Normal life and the peculiarities of its Faculty
and Students. The audience was especially delighted with these.
Kefreshments were served at a late hour. The guests agree that this was
one of the most pleasant evenings spent together this year. • Dr.
and Mrs. Mathes entertained the Mid-Year graduates at an elaborate
seven-course dinner. Tuesday evening. The guests agree that their host and
hostess are royal entertainers. • The next social event for the
graduates was given by Miss Sperry, Wednesday evening. Light
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THE MESSENGER 11 during the evening. The Mid-Years appreciate very much
the efforts of the Faculty and Students toward making their last
days in B. S. N. S. pleasant. After the Commencement exercises, the
January graduates and the Seniors passed up in Society Hall, which was
beautifully decorated. A half hour was spent in games and conversation,
after which chocolate and wafers were served in the cafeteria. The Seniors
and the newly graduated ones enjoyed very much their perhaps last good
time together. However, it is hoped that the Mid-Years will re-unite with
the Seniors in June. On Saturday evening, January 28. the Alkasiah
Society, Boys' Debating Club, History Club and Mid-Year graduates were
beautifully entertained by the Philomatheans in Society Hall. The hall was
very tastefully decorated with pennants, pillows, foliage, etc. The
earlier part of the evening was spent in playing Mattedore. Mr. Bryant
Avas awarded the prize, which was a very pretty B. S. N. S. pennant.
After the games light refreshments were served and then all were favored
with a clever program, which contained the following numbers: Piano
duet Miss Flowers. Miss Devereaux Recitation Miss Gr. Johnson Vocal Solo
Mrs. F. "Whipple Recitation Miss Jessie Meeker Music Quartette Violin
Solo Mr. Degross COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM. Normal Auditorium, January 27,
1911. Music Orchestra Invocation Rev. J. "W. Glenck Vocal
Solo—"Beloved, It Is Morn" Aylward Emma Rexroth Address Supt. C. R.
Frazier, of Everett Music (a) "St. John's Eve"—Chaminade Choral Club
(b) " White Butterly''—Danza Presentation of Diplomas Principal
Benediction
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12 THE MESSENGER CLASS HISTORY. Class Officers—
President—Claude Gifford. Vice-President—Agnes Caldwell. Sec.
and Treasurer—Gertrude Scott. On September 13, 1910, eight students,
conspicuous among the throng because of their dignified bearing, wended
their way up to the Normal to take their places as members of the Class of
1910!/o. This was not a new adventure for any of the eight, for they had
all been former students of the School. Five of them had plodded along the
year before as Juniors. This experience had fully prepared them to return
and take up the role of dignified Seniors. The other two were 1909
Juniors, but had dropped out of the ranks in 1910 in order to test their
pedagogic skill and to apply some of the methods with which they were
burdened. Early in the year the Class organized, with Claude
Clifford as President, Agnes Caldwell as Vice-President and Gertrude
Scott as Secretary and Treasurer. At the end of the first Quarter one
member of the Class dropped out, but the others worked on with increased
earnestness. What the Mid-Years lack in quantity they make up in
quality. All have proved themselves very efficient in their School
work. Several of them have completed the course in sixteen months. As a
Class, they have taken a lively interest in all School affairs. Miss
Caldwell held the office of Vice-President of the Students' Association
and Miss Rexroth was a member of the Board of Control. Besides this, most
of the students of the Class have taken an active part in the work of the
Literary Societies and the Y. W. C. A. During the last two weeks of
the Semester the members of the Class have been honorary guests at a
number of social gatherings. Miss Gray entertained them at dinner at
the Dormitory. Dr. Mathes had a dinner in their honor at his home. Miss
Sperry invited the girls of the Class to a social time at her home, and
both the Juniors and Seniors have entertained royally for them at the
School. All these good times and "feeds" were greatly appreciated and
enjoyed by the Seniors. As the times for departure approaches all look
forward to it with joy as they think of the diplomas which they shall
receive, but with sadness as they think of leaving forever the
scenes of so many happy hours. Thus has the Class of 1910y2 ended its
career in the Belling-ham Normal. G. S., '10%.
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GERTRUDE EVELYN SCOTT South Bellingham, Wash. Graduated from the South
Bellingham High School in 1908; entered Bel-, lingham Normal September,
1908; reentered as Senior, September, 1910. Treasurer of Class,
Secretary and Treasurer of Philomathean Society. RAOUL ALPHONSE BRINCK
Began the study of the English Language in 1902; graduated from the
Arichat Academy, Nova Scotia, in 1908; attended B. S. N. S., 1908-9, and
taught Sixth Grade in the City Schools of Elma, 1909-10. Member of Boys'
Glee Club. EMMA KATHERINE REXROTH Spokane, "Wash. Attended Oregon State
Normal at Ashland; entered' Bellingham Normal as Junior, September, 1909.
Chairman of Devotional Committee. Y. W. C. A.; Member of Board of
Control; Philomathean Society; Choral Club. VERNA PRADER Born at
Portland, Oregon; entered High School at Ashland, Ore.; attended
Southern Oregon Normal School; enrolled here last year as a special
Senior. x CLAUDE W. CLIFFORD - Bellingham, Wash. Graduated from
Bellingham High; "Vice-President Boys' Debating Club; Senior Class play;
President of Class. AGNES MARIE CALDWELL Bellingham, Wash. Attended
State Normal School at St. Cloud, Minnesota; entered Normal here as
Senior, February, 1910. Vice- President of the Students' Association
; Chairman of the_.. Missionary Committee of the Y. W.C. A.; member
of the Alkaslah Club arid Vice- President of the Class. • '•.
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THE MESSENGER 13 IS THIS YOUR PICTURE? The following is an inventory made
of articles seen on a student's study table twenty-four hours after
returning from her Christmas vacation, viz.: One tablet, one Tain
O'Shanter, one B. S. N. S. pennant, one pair kid gloves, two hand
satchels, y blank book, one soup plate, one Caesar's Gaellic War, one
blotter, another tablet, three magazines, four or five exchanges,
one remnant batiste, one empty cove-oyster can, one half-opened
bundle hilariously displaying its contents, another blotter, one
lesson plan (accepted), one ink bottle, two spools darning cotton, one
bookstand containing a varied assortment of tablets, rulers and pens,
another blank book, one prayer and hymnal, one padlock with key attached,
more blotters and two fountain pens. This Avas all that could be detected
on the surface. A searching look revealed other articles hard to identify,
hidden away. One of the magazines promiscuously displayed was "Good
Housekeeping!" It is pleasant to remember that the student had
enough space on one corner of the table for her books. Dec.
22.—Those left behind mailed twenty-four packages, thirty-nine
remembances, and fifty-six post-cards for the dear departed. Dec.
23.—The bridal procession, to the strains of "There'll Be No Wedding
Bells For Me." The bride was a vision, in her flowing robes, with a
fringeless bed-spread for a veil. The groom looked very manly (?) in a
long overcoat and waste-paper basket hat. Dec. 24.—'Twas the night
before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring,
not even Krausc.— Christmas tree at Edens. Did Mr. Patchin enjoy the
little train of cars. Party favors of cotillion caps proved very
serviceable. The Dean and " W i l l i e " caught a rat. Dec. 25.—A
turkey dinner. Baby Donley and the cushions proved popular with the boys.
Has Mr. DeGross finished that story? Dec. 26.—Orchestra practice at
Edens. Who said Mr. Johnson's divinity wasn't divine? Ask G. R. how she
knelt to the queen.
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14 THE MESSENGER Dec. 27.—A bunch went out to Lake Whatcom to see
the dears. Who swung in the swing? Bowed across the lake and roasted
weenies. Did we get wet coming back? Oh, no! Dec. 28.—The girls'
orchestra practiced and great was the noise thereof. We all visited the
roller-rink. The floor was much cleaner when we left. Everyone went to 1he
basket-ball game and watched Hercules stand on his head. Messrs. Odle and
Liddell, assisted by Mrs. DeWitt, gave a very charming flinch party. Dec.
29.—It rained! Dec. 30.—Mr. Hanks gave a stag party, and oh,
those pictures! Who's Hiram. The boys want to know what was going on at
the Dorm, that night. Dec. 31.—Theater party at Beck's, and the Old
Year departed. Jan. 1.—We went to church. Jan. 2.—Tramp to
Lake Padden. Did Mr. Hanks catch the car? It was a good day for pictures
(?). Jan. 3.—The unitiated commenced to return. Jan. 4.—Grand
opening for 1911. 8:25 Classes begun in relays. Everyone was tired and
sleepy, after a strenuous vacation. Jan. 5.—Students really begin to
return. Heard at Miss Gray's office: "Now the ticket agent at home told me
* * *" "But my train never * * * * ", etc. Jan. 6.—Hattie Nelson
recommends her new cosmetic of plenty of soft soap and water to the
Physiology Class. Jan. 9.—H-2 0 turns to S-n 0. Miss R. G. works an
hour and a half on her fire before she can make it go absolute silence.
Jan. 10.—Florence P. almost gets to Class in time. Jan.
11.—Basketball game at Y. M. C. A. B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. Jan.
12.—Perfectly grand night. Cutter rides with cutters either side up
the order of the day. Alkasiah holds a well attended and enthusiastic
meeting? I tank the bot of yous. Friday, the 13th.—B. B. game at
Normal gym. B. B. High vs. Normal. The Dorm, waxes hospitable. Miss Gray
and Mrs. Powell entertain both teams after game. Covers laid for fifty.
Miss Gottlieb assures us an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Jan. 14.—Oh, you toboggan slide! How many sprained ankles? Guess!
Jan. 16.—Mr. Moodie appears in the same necktie which he wore
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THE MESSENGER 15 on the previous day. A subscription list is started at
once. Teaching assignments posted. The Powers-That-Be hav* decided. Jan.
20.—Miss Gray entertains the Mid-Year Seniors at dinner. Jan.
21.—Big doings in Auditorium. Annual Junior reception. Perfectly
grand time! "Orphans." "moving pictures," and other amusements. Jan.
23.—Basket Ball, B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. We win! 20 to 18. Can't
you speak any louder? Be more enthusiastic! Open your mouth! Throw
yourself into it! Jan. 24.—D. D. Dignified Senier strolls through
hall with lantern in hand looking for an honest man(?) Jan.
26.—Tests! Finals. 0, Fatal Day. Perspiration-Desperation-
Expiration ! Jan. 27.—Commencement and Mid-Year party. Sad partings
in Society Hall. Rubbers in great demand. Feb. 1.—Messenger goes to
press. Editor begins taking Peruna. Jan. 28.—Moving day at the Dorm.
Messrs. Johnson and Brink entertain at matinee, Beck's theater, Saturday
afternoon. "We are glad to have Miss Clark back with us after her
absence. Frances Stewart left School at the close of the Semester to
attend the University, but she will return in June to receive her
"sheepskin" with the rest of us. The Dorm, has been enriched by
"Danny"—Mabel F.'s new ehafing dish.
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16 TEE MESSENGER Mr. Gibson, our Class President, has been called to
Everett, by the serious illness of his mother. Miss Pearl Hightower while
coasting down High Street dur-our recent snow, severely sprained her ankle
and Avas detained at home for several days. This may explain Miss Reichert
and the basket. Miss Gottlieb's supply of pills has run low in the last
few days. Why? Because some Seniors have taken the grip (grippe). We are
very glad to have our Class teachers back with us again after their
illness of several days. Edens Hall has opened her arms to one of our
members— Miss Florence Remley. The Misses Jeans, Prader, Mellish,
French, Peacock, Shoultes, Miller, Donovan, Bergstrom, Jurgens, Angst, and
Remley, who have been teaching in the City schools, report a very
enjoyable as well as profitable quarter's work. Miss Gertrude Barker left
Friday morning for her home in Portland for a few days' visit. "Over his
plans the Senior Observer Beginning doubtfully and far away, First lets
his mind wander to the 'preparation' And tries so hard to think of what to
say. Then as he thinks, he has an inspiration, The method strikes a
neurone in his brain; But still he must'nt begin with 'presentation,' He
feels he'd give his credits for an aim." —An Observer. •
• • G. K. (reading advertisements on street
car)—"Relieves fatigue, good for nerves.' My nerves are perfectly
terrible lately —guess I'll take some— (reading on) Malt
Ranier Beer, for sale at all druggists." She stopped at Red Cross on the
way home. • • • "There is a mystic borderland that lies
Just past the limits of our work-day world; And it's peopled with the
friends we met And loved a year, a month, a week or clay, And parted from
with aching hearts, yet knew That through the distance we must loose the
hold Of hand with hand and only clasp the thread Of memory. But still, so
close we feel this land, So sure we are that these same hearts are true,
That when in waking dreams there comes a call That sets the thread of
memory aglow; We know that just by stretching out the hand In written
words of love, or book or flower, The waiting hand will clasp our own once
more, Across the silence in the same old way."—Selected.
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THE MESSENGER 17 JUNIOR NOTES. The Juniors entertained Saturday evening
January 21 in honor of the Mid-Year Seniors. Miss Lee Dickson has
finished her Junior year and aeeepted a position as teacher in Centralis.
Grace Proctor spent the week-end at her home in Everett the latter part of
January. The Junior Class regrets losing one of its most loyal
members, Norene Costello, who was compelled to leave School on
account of ill-health. How's the romance coming, Mr. Davis? Ask A.
H. Miss Evelyn Britt has taken a position as teacher in Mason County.
• • • JUNIOR CLASS SONG. We are the Juniors of the
School, We come a hundred strong. We soon shall know all you can teach,
We can't be with you long. We'll show the towns throughout the State That
they are all too slow. The Juniors will enlighten them Wherever they may
go. II. Seniors will be off the scene, An antiquated band. The Fourth
Years will be struggling still When we possess the land. The Third Years
wait with bated breath
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18 THE MESSENGER 'Till they'll be Juniors, too. The Second Years, we dare
to hope Some day you may get through. III. Poor, little Freshman,
listen, pray: Don't let yourselves get blue; But learn to work the
Faculty Or, else they may work you. They'll make you teach and cut up
worms. Turn handsprings and play ball; And then you'll have to cram for
tests.— But we'll not tell you all. IV. Our banner floated in the
breeze For thirty-six long hours, And " J u n i o r " shone above the
door Eun by electric power. The Seniors hung so high in air They
scarcely could get down. They can't afford a two-cent stamp— I t '
s known all over town. V. Our Mid-Year Seniors now good-bye, May honor
come to you. Go win your laurels while you may; We will soon be through.
Yes, we will soon be through, my friends, We're coming after you. Our
knowledge soon will fill the land And then,—farewell to you. HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES. Rickety, Rackety, Russ! We're not allowed to cuss; But
nevertheless you must confess There's nothing the matter with N. II. S!
We of the High School would like to know why the Normal Classes do not
start something: Class spirit is on the wane. This is abou tthe dullest
year yet. The massacre of one lone boy has created the only excitement.
Last year the Juniors and Seniors were real lively. Where is your backbone
? Brace up! Show your nerve! Get busy! or Class spirit will die a natural
death. and going to School will become a safe, sane and entirely
bloodless occupation. • Fred Henning, our Class Poet of last
year, is now toasting his toes in Seward, Alaska. He enjoyed the first
month of
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THE MESSENGER 19 northern life immensely, but Hank is growing lonesome for
the "old familiar shore." His letters are rather too personal to print.
Our girls' basket ball team was organized recently, and is now practicing
steadily. • The members of the High School Classes entertained
their friends in Society Hall in the early part of the month.
Old-fashioned games were played. Everyone had a good time, though
some thoughtful person did walk off with the " e a t s ." • The
High School Classes elected their new officers at the last Class meeting.
Hast seen the eighth wonder of the world? 'Tis sprouted on our " F a
z e r ' s " ripper lip. Hut. understand; this relic does not belong to " D
a n . " Oh, no! This is " B i l l y ' s " mustache. • The Tenth
Grade went for a sleighing party during the recent snow. Aside from such
slight inconveniences as frozen ears and noses, a break down and chiding
mammas, every one enjoyed himself. Frank Sly was hampered by a bad
case of cold feet. Too bad he couldn't raise the car-fare. • A
series of Class games between the Ninth and Tenth grades is to begin soon.
• • • OKPHANS' DINNER AT THE DORM. On Christmas
afternoon the Faculty arid the orphan students on the hill, were
entertained at dinner in Edens Hall. The guests gathered in the parlor,
which was brightened by garlands of evergreen and bells. A splendid
sight greeted the guests as they entered the dining-room. The tables
were arranged in the form of a Maltest cross and covers were laid for
forty. The room was charmingly decorated in red-crepe paper, bells, and
holly, with the Christmas tree by the side-board. A delicious three-course
dinner was served. The cooks certainly ' ' did themselves proud;''
the turkeys were cooked to turn, and the " f i x i n g s " tasted just
like mother used to make. After dinner the guests returned to the parlor,
where music and stories filled the rest of the afternoon. Upon leaving
they decided they had had nearly as good a time as if they had been at
home.
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20 THE MESSENGER Well, Exchanges, this is a bad time of the year, but we
hope the Mid-Year examinations will not affect you seriously. "Whims,"
Broadway High School, Seattle—Your Christmas number was certainly
fine. It is a joy to read you, for your paper and cuts, as well as your
material, is always first-class. We have just received your January issue
and wish to compliment you on your literary department this month. "El
Kah Nam," Walla Walla High School—"The Spirit of Christmas" is good.
Your material is not bad; but, oh! do change your cuts or something. You
know variety is the spice of life. "Aromaz," Spokane College,
Spokane—The Bellingham Messenger humbly apologizes for the awful
mistake made in name. Your paper is complete and well arranged. "Maroon
and White," Wardner (Idaho) High School—We are glad to welcome you
as a new exchange. "College Breezes," St. Paul, Minn.—You have
interesting material, but you need some good cuts. "Kodak," of
Everett—You must be funny all of the time, for you have so many good
jokes. We wish to acknowledge also: "Scarlet and Green," Auburn (Nebr.)
High School. "Mankatonian," Mankato, Minn. "Tempe Normal Student," Tempe,
Arizona. "The Pointer," Stevens Point, Wis. "The Keview," McMinnville
College, Ore. "Maroon," University of Puget Sound, Tacoma. "The
Cynosure," Fargo, North Dakota. • • • Miss E.
(soliciting ads. for Messenger from Kaufman Bros.)— "This page is
taken, and this." Mr. K.—"How about this page?" Miss R— "That
is also taken." Mr. K.—'' What is not taken up at the Normal ?''
Miss R.-^"The girls."
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THE MESSENGER fel Y. M. C. A., 45; NORMAL, 23. On December 28, the Normal
basketball team played the local Y. M. C. A. quintet in the Y. M. C.
A. gymnasium. The floor had just been anointed with some sort of a
slippery preparation which appeared to be soft soap, and the players were
unable to tell just when it would be their turn to stand on their head,
turn a somersault, or "slide, Kelly, slide!" This made the game rather
slow from a basket ball standpoint, but the Y. M. boys managed to get away
with the big end of the score. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord,
forward; Odle, center; Tucker,-guard; Krausc, guard. • EVERETT,
29; NORMAL, 20. On December 30, the Normal played Everett in the Everett
gymnasium. It was a hard, fast game, but as the Everett gym. has no
sidelines and as the walls were rather rough, the players "roughed i t "
more or less, and several of the players lost liberal portions of their
epidermis. The score was even at the end of the first half, but the
Everett boys made three baskets at the beginning of the second
half, and this gave them a lead which the Normal could not overcome.
The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Fritz,
guard; Tucker, guard. • BELLINGrHAM HIGH, 28; NORMAL, 26. On
Wednesday, January 11, the Normal again went down to defeat before the
swift Bellingham High team. The game was played at the Y. M. C. A. and was
hard fought from beginning to end. Carver and Fritz played classy ball for
the Normal, and
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22 THE MESSENGER in fact, the whole team put up a fine game. It was only
by some chance of fate that the Normal did not win. The Normal line-up:
Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Fritz, guard; Tucker, guard.
• Y. M. C. A., 36; NORMAL, 18. When the Normal again played the Y.
M. C. A., it was on "Friday the Thirteenth" of January, and our boys
surely did have bad luck. It happened during the cold spell, and as the
game did not start until nine o'clock, the spectators almost froze while
waiting for it to begin. It was undoubtedly the Normal's day off, for the
Y. M. C. A. piled up a big score, especially during the last half. After
the game the members of both teams were the guests at an oyster supper,
given at the Dormitory, which they enjoyed very much. • BELLINGHAM
HIGH, 18; NORMAL, 20. But on Monday evening, January 23, things took a
sudden change for the better. The Normal quintet met the High School in
our gymnasium and just played all around them. The balconies were
filled with hilarious rooters and pandemonium reigned throughout the game.
The High School boys started things going by making a couple of
field baskets. This woke up the Normal boys and they went at it like
tigers. During the first half the score ran pretty evenly, although the
ball was down at Normal end of the floor most of the time. The Normal boys
had a streak of bad luck shooting baskets and missed a large percentage of
their shots. The High School had better luck along this line; but owing to
the excellent work of our guards did not have nearly so many chances. The
score stood 12-12 at the end of the first half. The second half was a
fierce, fast contest, with the Normal in the lead most of the half. The
High School boys were desperate and took all sorts of long chances
at the basket, but to no avail. "Gunpowder" Fritz was the bright and
shining star of the entire game; for besides keeping his own forward from
making a single field goal, and stopping the fierce rushes of "Zeke"
Burpee, he played an excellent offensive game and made several points for
the Normal. Carver played his same clean, consistent game and mad*
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TEE MESSENGER 23 more points than any other man on the Normal team. "Jess"
"White, who made his first appearance on the Normal team in this game,
passed cleverly, and with the aid of Fritz, succeeded m "showing u p "
"Zeke" Burpee in proper style. The line-up: Normal— Position '
—High School S. E. Carver. Capt forward F. Carver Lord forward
Whitcomb "White center Burpee, Capt. Fritz guard Phillips Tucker guard
Morgan Referee—'' Moose'' Early wine. BELLINGHAM NORMAL, 46; LA
CONNER, 20. On Saturday evening, January 28, the Normal team went to
LaConner and won their second game. Our boys had it all their own way,
although the LaConner boys put up a pretty good game and were a very
decent bunch to play against. "Jess" "White played a fine game for the
Normal, making more scores than anyone else. Incidentally it might be said
that White has some class when it comes to basketball and his appearance
on our team seemed to be a signal for a change for the better. Lord made
five baskets and Carver four, while Krausc and Fritz made baskets while
playing guard. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; White,
center; Fritz, guard; Krausc, guard. FRESHMEN, 28; SECOND YEARS, 13. But
the first team is not doing it all in basket ball these days. On Friday
evening, January 20, the Freshmen met and conquored the Second Years.
During the first half the Freshies slaughtered their opponents
unmercifully, but the Second Years took a brace in the second half and
made a somewhat better showing. Johns was the star of the Freshmen, making
22 of their 28 points. The line-up : Freshmen— Position Second
Years Knaack forward Vandermein Johns forward G-ubbins Krause center
Odle Hurd guard Hawkins Jim Copenhaver guard Dock Copenhaver
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U THE MESSENGER SELECT TEAM, 18; FRESHMEN, 17. Immediately after the
Freshman-Second Year game, because this affray had been so one-sided and
so unsatisfactory to the audience, a select team, composed entirely
of basketball stars, decided to haul down the flying colors of the
over-important Freshmen, and issued a challenge. It was accepted and the
battle took place immediately. During the first half things looked bad for
the Stars, for Krausc ran all around Heath at center, and the half ended
4-11 in favor of the Freshmen. But during the second half, the Stars were
fully aroused and began to show their Class. They passed all around their
opponents and Becker and Rogers, two peerless forwards, dropped the
ball into the basket at will. Thus it was that after the smoke had cleared
away, it was found that the Stars were the victors. The line-up: Select
Team— Position —Freshmen Becker forward Johns Rogers forward
Knaack Heath center Krausc Odle guard Hurd Dock Copenhaver guard Jim
Copenhaver The Athletic Girls this year have been very slow in coming to
the front. No spirit whatever has been worked up among the girls. A few
practice games were played before the Christmas holidays, but since
that no sound of the whistle has been heard, indicating that the
girls were once again making ready for the final games which are to take
place in the near future.
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THE MESSENGER 25 Girls! In no epoch in the history of the School have
Girls' Athletics been so dead. They have always stood on the level with
the boys. Last year there were four strong teams on the field and each
team put up a hard fight for victory. What is this drawback due to ? It is
not the lack of capability on the part of the plaj^ers because we have as
promising material if not better than the teams of the past years. Now
that examinations are no more until next quarter, try to make good your
opportunity and help your team by being on deck to practice, not once in
awhile, but every practice. Don't leave it for the few to win the laurels
for your Class, but each member get out and help, for without union you
cannot win. Seniors are you aware of the fact that you hold the Kline
Cup? Last year we worked hard for the honors and must we have it taken
away without even an effort to retain it? Earnest practice on the part of
each individual player is all the Senior team lacks. Put Athletics down
as one of your new subjects and start all over fresh with the spirit that
will move the girls in basket-ball. • • • THE
BASKET-BALL GIRL. There's a hush on down at our house, and we all speak
soft and low, As my music teacher'd put it, we are pianissimo; We have
quit our daily scrappin' and we don't yell things at all, Now that
Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. The baby's scared and quiet, and
his whoops are few and faint; Cousin Hannah's quit her jawin' and is
behavin' like a saint; Even Pa and Mother ain't so harsh like in their
call, Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. Sister used to be a
ninny, till she tackled that new game, Now she's got a muscle that'd put a
man to shame; And we never stop to argue with a girl who's on the maul
Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. All those candy-givin'
fellers she has chased off long ago; And, unless he eats raw beefsteak,
any beau don't stand a show; If she walks up to the altar, Pa declares the
man'11 crawl Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. —'12.
• • • Heard in the Hall: D. D.—"How did Red East
escape?" T. M.—"With a girl, I guess."
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THE MESSENGER Entiat, Wash., January 2, 1911. Agnes Caldwell. Sub. Mgr.
Normal Messenger, ' Bellingham, Washington. Dear Madam.- Enclosed please
find Messenger dues of seventy-five (7;"k-) cents. You are to be
congratulated on the business-like way in which you are handling the paper
this year. Also your Staff is to be congratulated on the character of the
paper. I had the pleasure of working on the paper for two years and have
watched it develop for several years. I can truly say that this year it is
better than ever. With best wishes for a successful year, I am. Yours
respectfully, R. IT. GOODELL. %* %* %• Miss Mae Hartman is
teaching at Redmond, Wash. Miss Anna Grue, '09, has a position at
Arlington. Miss Nita Richford is teaching at Timber Valley. Miss Ruby
Marston has a position at Burlington, and her sister, Miss Mildred, is
teaching at Avon. Miss Hazel Slrall is teaching at O'Brien. Miss Susie
Smith is teaching at Edgecomb. The Misses Lou Preble, '10, and Martha
McLaughlin are teaching at Arlington. Miss Winnie Souders has a position
at Crosby. Miss Vera Webber is teaching at Ladue, Washington. A Holiday
Wedding.—The wedding of Dr. Sylvester Cole and Miss Elsie Scott was
solemnized at half past one Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's
grandmother, Mrs. Jennette Scott. The guests were relatives and a few
intimate friends. After a solo, "Oh, Promise Me," had been sung by Miss
Helen Cole, the Rev. A. G-. Wilson officiated with the ring ceremony. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss Edith Monl, and Mr. James Cole, the
groom's brother, served as best man. The bride wore an exquisite gown of
cream white cashmere du chine the plaited bodiee of which was trimmed with
a corsage of silver
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THE MESSENGER 27 crystal and pearls. The bridesmaid's gown was of white
woolen. Following the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served by the
Misses Gore, Sheehan and Walker and Mesdames Mann and Jacobs. Dr. and Mrs.
Cole "were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. Amid an unplanned for
shower of rice, they took the five o'clock train for a brief wedding trip.
After February first they will be at home at 1828 Dupont Avenue North,
Minneapolis. Minn. Those in attendance from out of town were Mr.
.lames Cole of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hall of Burnett'.,
and Mr. and Mrs. John Mann and daughters, Nina and Florence, of Neosha.
Miss Florence Benson, now teaching at Fort, Klamath, Ore., writes that she
will re-enter the Normal April 5. with the expectation of completing
with the June Class. Seven new members are added to the Alumni of the B.
S. N. S.: Mary Gray and Raoul Brink, who will enter the U. of W., Agnes
Caldwell and Claude Clifford, who have accepted positions in "W/enatchee,
"Wash.. Yerna Trader and Gertrude Scott, who will remain at home the
remainder of this School year, before beginning their work in the Fall,
and Emma Rex-roth, who has accepted a position as a primary teacher in
Sedro- "Woolley. • • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
CONTROL. December 7.—Matters pertaining to the Christmas
entertainment, Student government and Association fees brought up
and discussed. Student Government plan carried over for* further
consideration. Bills were allowed as follows: To S. B. Irish Company $
84.00 To American Printing Company 1.50 Cole Truck Storage Co 1.00
North Coast Engraving Co 2.25 Total $ 88.75 December, 14.—Student
Government, the disposal of unused copies of The Messenger, and the
selection of a school pin were considered. Committee on School Pin ordered
to send for sample of the pin selected. Bills were allowed as follows:
Frank H. Whipple $ 3.85 Miss Thibert 26.84 Goodyear-Marshall Publishing
Co 4.32 Union Printing, Binding Stationery Co 6.75
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28 THE MESSENGER J. N. Selby Co 2.25 J. N. Selby Co 55 J. N. Selby
Co 13.5-4 Lowman Hanford Co 1.12 Jenning Pub. Co 6.75 January
4.—Matter of a uniform Normal Pin for the three State Normals
referred to Faculty. Vote of thanks is extended to Miss Jensen for her
successful efforts in making the Christmas entertainment such a
success. The bills allowed were: Normal Book Store $ 2.30 North Coast
Engraving Co 2.97 F. H. Whipple 2.80 Miss Agness Caldwell 1.00 Total $
9.07 January 11.—Sample Pin as submitted was lengthily
discussed as to color scheme. Bills allowed: Elise Gabbert $ 1.06
Geneva Johnson 90 S. G. Degross 5.00 S. E. Johnson 20.00 S. B. Irish
84.00 Union Printing Co 13.76 Union Printing Co 10.24 Union Printing Co
4.00 U. S. Book Co 8.50 And the following bills were allowed when o. k.'d
by proper persons: Lownman-Hanford $ 3.15 Albert Rives Co 7.00 North
Coast Engraving Co 2.97 Total $160.93 January 25.—Gold pin with the
Yale blue enamel and white lettering was selected and ordered to be put on
sale at 25c each. Arrangements were made to allow $5.00 for first and
$3.00 for second prize for the best short stories in The Messenger,
beginning with the February issue and extending to the Senior
Annual issue. Committee of three appointed to formulate a petition to the
effect that stringent measures be taken to prevent an habitual
passage across the Normal campus.
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THE MESSENGER 29 The Philoraathean Literary Society held the first meeting
of the new year on the evening of January 5, 1911. The members
answered roll call with their New Year's resolutions. The program
consisted of the vacation experiences of the members and music. After the
business meeting several new members were initiated. On January 19, the
Philos held their regular meeting and the following program was given:
PROGRAM. Music Miss Rexroth Roll Call—Answered with name of some
noted woman and her work Parliamentary Drill Mr. Johnson
Recitation—"Dooley on "Woman's Suffrage" Miss Meeks Talk—"Jane
Adams" Miss Grace Devereaux Talk—"Women Famous in Civic Affairs"
Miss Birney Music Miss Omeg The following new members were voted into the
society: Miss A. Abercrombie, Mrs. F. Whipple, Miss Anderson. Saturday
evening, January 28th, the Philomatheans entertained the Alkasiah
Boys' Debating Club and History Club. The following program was given
February 2nd: PROGRAM. Music Roll Call—Answer with some current
event "Political Conditions in Portugal" Miss Gilbertsoti "Questions That
Have Come Before the State Legislature Mr. Odle "Discussion On Change In
Postal Rates Miss Bras Music Mr. Whipple and others "Appropriations Both
Given and Asked For" Mr. Peterson Debate—"Resolved, That women
should receive the same salary for doing the same work as men."
Affirmative, Miss Laura Mellish; negative, Mr. Hanks.
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30 THE MESSENGER Miss Ruby Mowers was elected Critic; and officers were
also elected. • A RECIPE FOR A HAPPY DAY. "Take a little dash of
water cold. A little leaven of prayer. A little bit of sunshine gold.
.Dissolved in 1he morning air. Add to the meal some merriment And a
thought of kith and kin: Then, as a prime ingredient A plenty of work
thrown in. Spice it all with essence of love And a little sprinkle of
play. Let a good old Book and a glance above Complete the well-spent
day." V The Bible Institute, which was announced in last month's
Messenger, has been postponed. The dates now set are February 24, 25
and 2G. AYe are expecting to have Mrs. Campbell and Miss Springer, of
Seattle. The program will be of vital interest to every student. •
Four vacancies occurred in the Y. AY. C. A. Cabinet at the close of the
first semester. Miss Cenevn Johnson has been appointed Chairman of
the Mission Study Committee to supply the place vacated by Agnes Caldwell,
graduated. Miss Inez Clawsen will act as Chairman of the Devotional
Committee in place of Emma Rexroth. graduated. Evelyn Drift leaves us to
teach and Minnie Burroughs will be chairman of the Extension Committee.
During the first semester there were two mission study classes: One by
Miss Ilillis. on ' ' J a p a n . " and one by Miss Norton, on
"Korea." Both were very successful and those who took them felt more than
repaid for the time thus spent. This Semester Miss Hillis will give her
work on " J a p a n" again, and Dr. Mat lies wil have a class on "South
America." It is hoped that many will take the advantage of these courses.
• February 10th Mrs. Frank Deerwester will give a song recital
in the Auditorium for the benefit of the Y. AY. C. A. All
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TEE MESSENGER 31 who have heard Mrs. Deerwester sing will be pleased to
have this opportunity of hearing her again. The last of February Ave will
have with us for a short time. Miss Michi Kawai, of Tokyo. Japan. Miss
Kawai is a graduate of Bryn MaAvr, '07. After leaving America she returned
to Japan and taught in a private school. She is the active member
from Japan on the World's Committee, as well as a member of the
National Committee of Japan, and has been leader of the Student
Conferences in Japan for four years. This past Summer is the first time
they have ever had a conference in Japan without Miss Kawai as leader.
Last year, when the Committee was preparing for the Berlin
Conference, they wanted someone to write a paper on the place that the
Young "Women's Christian Association has in the missionary awakening, and
chose Miss Kawai. She was also a delegate at the great Missionary
Conference at Edinburgh. The Summer months of 1910 were spent in America,
attending some of the Y. W. C. A. Summer conferences. Her talks. "An
Appeal for Leadership." given at Lake Geneva Conference and "Present
Student Conditions in J a p a n , " which are given in the Association
Monthly, are very interesting. Miss Kawai is now on her way home. She will
visit about seventeen of the forty-two City and Student Associations of
the Northwest territory:—Montana, Idaho. Oregon and Washington.
While with us Miss Kawai will tell of the work that Miss Margaret
Matthews, our Coast Association Secretary, is doing in Tokyo. No one
can afford to miss meeting and hearing Miss Kawai. • YOUNG MEN'S
DEBATING CLUB. An unusual interest was manifested at the regular election
of officers, held January 26th. The candidates for the various offices for
the ensuing Semester were nominated at the direct primary on January 12,
the two parties in the field being the "Progressives" and the
"Revolutionary." Platforms were formulated and an active and
somewhat unique campaign conducted, party spirit running high. The
campaign was well planned by each party, and the election conducted
strictly "according to Hoyle," judges, clerks, ballot- boxes and all
other election paraphernalia being provided. Much credit is due J. G.
Davis, one of the campaign managers, for his untiring efforts to see that
the election was properly conducted. The polls were opened at 7:30
p. m., and so great was
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32 THE MESSENGER the rush for ballots that Col. Knaaek, sergeant-at-arms,
had great difficulty in restoring order. The election resulted in the
selection of the Hon. C. A. Hanks for President, and Col. John L. Sloan
for Sergeant-at-Arms, representing the Progressives; S. G. DeGross for
Vice-President, and F. Vandermein for Secretary and Treasurer, being
elected by the Revolutionary Party. Short speeches-were delivered by each
of the successful candidates, President Hanks delivering an ornate
inauguration oration, in which he briefly outlined the policy of the Club
for the remainder of the School-Year, the following being some of the
innovations: Inter- Society debate, organization of a Club Quartet,
posting of programs one month in advance, social events in which the
"fair sex" will be requested to participate. The newly inaugurated
President named the following committees : Program
Committee—J. G. Davis, Chairman; Chas. Becker, J. E. Lidell. Social
Committee—H. F. Heath, Chairman; H. E. Rogers, W. E. Bryant.
Musical Direct—H. F. Heath. The Club needs every progressive young
man in School and you need us. The character of the work we are
undertaking will well be worth your while. Read the programs in the hall,
come visit the Club, and join us. The Club's for you. Use it! EXAMINATION
SONG. My pony lies out in my locker, My pony is out in the hall; If
someone don't bring in my pony I'm going to flunk—that is all.
(Chorus) Bring back, oh bring back; Oh, bring back my pony to me! Bring
back, oh bring back; Oh, bring back my pony to me!
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THE MESSENGER 33 Oh, how I should chance to fotget it I'm sure that I
never Avill see. I can't answer one single question— Oh, bring back
my pony to me! (Chorus) • Miss Freeboim (in Hist. Methods
Class)—"He then turned from all gayety and fun and determined to be
a school teacher." Lady Faculty Member—"I believe Normal has a very
sobering influence upon one's life." • Miss C. raised one of
the windows to let in some fresh air. Mrs. Thatcher—"You must put
the window down, or the engine man will be up here with both feet."
• Miss Laurence—"What two girls will make the muffins?" "Now,
who will take the cake?" Mr. Epley (announces in Assembly)—"There
will be a basket- ball game tonight. No admission. Everybody come!"
Heard in Physiology Koom: Belle—"Did the race of man derive from
monkeys?" Prof. P.—"You must not ask such personal questions.'
Jessie—"Mosie, does Miss Gray know you are out?' Mosie—"No;
but I'll tell her when I get in." Mr. D. (in psychology)—"If we look
for anything we are sure to find it.'' Query—If a Normal girl look
for a man will she find him? Miss Drake (in Eng. Hist., during a
discussion of Leap Years, concernedly)—"When will it be Leap Year
again?" Mr. Bever—" ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! " Flunking Junior—"How do
you work the Faculty?" Fourth Year—'' Ask the Seniors. They know!''
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34 THE MESSENGER Miss Gottlieb (to High School girl)—"Ah! I see you
have had your tooth extracted." II. S. P.—'' No; I had it pulled.''
• Miss E.—"How pale is deathly pale?" Mr.
Vaudermein—"The pale of a dead person." • If you wish to know
what a New Year's resolulion is. ask Mr. I \ lie has one on his upper lip.
• Find the value of a heartache at exam, time if 5 e's plus 5 g's
plus 1 fair plus 1. P plus 3 per cent, equals 11 g's and 1 fair. If this
is the equation for a heart-ache what would be the expression of joy at
exam, time? 5 E's plus 7 Passing Grades equals 12 excuses from taking
finals. No finals equals 1 joy. He may be stout, he may be slim, Or short
or tall, or gay or grim— Each Normal girl has one of him— A
beau at home! I t ' s Alfred " I b i s " and Jimmy "thatJ gt;— And
"Johnny said he liked this hat," And "Tommy didn't like it that So far I
roam." But when he visits Jane or Nell, The other girls, you hear say,
"Well! I don't call him so awfully swell"— That beau from home!
But Nell and Jane are quite content And, joyful, take what heaven has
sent. Deploring that 'at last he went Once more back home! "MID-YEAR
SENIORS IN RHYME. At the top of the list "We will place the tall Claude
With heart ever aflame For Jane, Sal or Maude. Next comes Vera Prader, A
maid most demure; She'll win all the hearts Of her pupils, we're sure.
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THE MESSENGER 35 Our Emma can sing Like a lark—be it told.—
Her smile it is cheery; Her heart is pure gold. Next—Miss Agnes
Caldwell. Who may seem severe. Her hobby is business; She makes that
quilo clear. With calm, unmoved sweetness. She goes on her way. We
surely are sorry To lose Mary Gray. Will Gertrude win out? Perseverance
and pluck AVill help her. we know— And be with her,-—Luck !
Now, last; Mr. Brink, Willi a smile ever bright AVell. smiling will help
one To win any tight. The following choice bits oL' information have been
gleaned in Physiology, from time to time: Question—"AYhat is the
time limit for a bath?" Answer—-"The time limit for a bath is a
week." Question—"What is apoplexy?" Answer—"Apoplexy is a
serious nervousness." Question—"What are microbes?"
Answer—"Microbes are small insects found around the house or in
hats. Sometimes they are very undesirable." Question—"What are
sinuses?" Answer—"Sinuses are projections on vertebrae for the at
tachment of muscles." Question—"AYhat is the skeleton?"
Answer—"The skeleton is the part that protects the brain."
Question—"Locate the Eustachian tubes?" Answer—"The Eustachian
tubes lead from the middle ear to the brain." Question—"AYhat are
ganglia?" Answer—"Ganglia are a sort of decay."
Question—"AVhat are the biceps?" Answer—"The biceps are the
two teeth next the canines." "Question—"AYhat are the Haversian
canals?" Answer—"The Haversian canals are tubes leading to the
brain from the nose and ear.
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36 TEE MESSENGER Question—"What is a tendon?" Answer—"A
tendon is a soft bone." Question—"Where is the respiratory center?"
Answer—"The respiratory center is in the kidneys." • •
• AUDITORIUM. On Wednesday. December 21. Miss Gottlieb gave the
first of a series of short talks on health. In her eharacterislicly
concise and straightforward manner. Miss Gottlieb impressed upon us all
the absolute necessity of perfect bodily health in order 1o maintain
the highest degree of efficiency. "That an ounce of prevention was
worth a pound of cure" was demonstrated in a most able manner and from
statistics (which have since been well borne out) Miss Gottlieb assured us
that the Normal people have not adopted that maxim as their healih creed.
However, with her assistance, we expect io improve. • Immediately
after the holidays we were accorded the privilege of listening to an
address by Dr. Schoenburg, of 1he San Jose Normal School of California.
The theme of Dr. Schoenburg's most interesting talk was "Personality." The
able manner in which the subject was handled, together with the charming
presence of the speaker, made it one of the most enter!Mining addresses of
the School year. The Student body received many helpful ideas. Perhaps no
people or nation are so misunderstood by the general public as the
people of India. Their religious, social and political ideals, differing
as they do from the ideals and creeds of Eastern civilization often seem
incomprehensible to Occidental minds; and an insight into their social
organization by one of their own race proves most interesting and
enlightening. We were afforded this privilege through the address of
Mr. Boren, a native Hindoo, now enrolled in the U. of W. Somewhat
handicapped by the foreign tongue, nevertheless, Mr. Boren delivered a
pleasing discourse, portions of which were illustrated with slides.
• • gt; • A TRAGEDY. One evening in the Dorm., while
all was quiet (?) a Senior girl discovered in her room a mysterious
looking box. Being frightened as to the contents, she gave a loud call for
help. Girls came rushing from every part of the house and. wild-eyed and
wondering, they filled the doorway and hall. "What is i t ? " some one
shouted. "Take the lid off," cried another. "A mouse!" " A spider!"
"A mouse!" "An old egg!"
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TEE MESSENGER 37 suggested the panic-stricken girls, according to their
experiences. No one was brave enough to venture to remove the lid. Some
one suggested a broom and. securing it, Avent timidly toward the box, when
the owner of the room interfered by shouting: "For mercy's sake! Don't you
dare let it loose in this room!" So they proceeded to drag the cause of
the disturbance from the room. As it approached the hall, the girls fled
in terror, but one Senior, braver than her companions, remained. Gingerly
picking up the box, she deposited it on a chair and also fled. By this
time another of the brave eleven had recovered to such an extent, that
with her usual quiet dignity, she slowly approached the disturbing
element of the evening. Surrounded by her awe-stricken and faint-hearted
underclassmen, each ready to run at a moment's notice, she
courageously, although carefully, raised the lid and the trembling
spectators beheld a Safety pin! • • • TO EACH
HIS NEED. (A Christmas Prayer, by Ella Higginson.) To the hungry, Lord,
give food; To the cold, a cheerful fire; To the young man, a faith to
keep; To the maid, her heart's desire. To the old, give memories; To
youth, ideals fair; To him that, singing, fares alone, The stars and
wide, sweet air. To the lonely, kindness, Lord; To the homeless one, a
home; And unto him of the wandering foot, The long, wild road to roam.
To the timid one, the mead, With daisies dappled o'er; But to the
passionate-hearted, Lord, The ocean's surge and roar. Yea, mountains vast
and high, Crowned with eternal snow; And thundering to the purple sea.
The glacier's splendid flow. Unto each one his need, Though it be light
or deep; And unto all in sorrow, Lord,— The blessed boon of sleep.
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gt;5oo Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You
dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50
years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost.
Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St.
Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. N O R T H W E S T GRANITE St M A
R B L E W O R K S All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop.
Bellingham, Wash.
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ADVERTISEMENTS If you want the best Oranges on the market ask your grocer
for the FAMOUS GOLD BUCKLE SUN-KIST ORANGES. We are wholesale dealers in
green and dried ftuits. BelSingham Commission Co. 1221-1223 Railroad Ave.
.." Bellingham WHATCOM FALLS MILL CO. Manufacturers LUMBER AND SHINGLES
Bellingham . • . • Washington Ask Your Grocer for WHITE SWAN
SHORTENING Why? Because it takes one-third less than any other
shortenings. It contains no hog fat. Government inspected @arsler)S
Pae^irjCJ ©o. ARRIVING DAILY NEW SPRING STYLES OF YOUNG MEN'S SUITS
vJ rK O C 3 Jfc5 v*"* )L3 EX C3 V3
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ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • •
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QUALITY DRUGS, Prescription Dispensers, S High-Grade Stationery and Photo
Goods * B B L L I N G H A M P H A R M A C Y f Main 167 New Mason Block
122 E. Holly A 167 Next to Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. • • •
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• J Complete Housekeeping Outfits on Installments at Tl}e
Jer)l5ir)s-5oys Go. • • • Furniture, Rugs, Ranges,
Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils » •!•
•!• Elk and Chestnut .' .' 10th and Harris Main 758 Home B
158 Palace ]\fleat Market TIERNEY BROS., Props. Wholesale and Retail
Butchers and Jobbers 1310 Commercial Street Prompt attention given to all
Phone Orders Bellingham, Wash We make a specialty of TIMBER LANDS and
Northwest Washington FARM LANDS. If you are interested in buying farm
land where every cent invested will grow dollars, write for further
information WILLIAMS St KLUGB 1202 Elk Street, Bellingham, Washington
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ADVERTISEMENTS "ADAIDS' STYLE SHOP" The Home of Good Clothes for Men and
Young Men 126 East Holly, Cor. R. R. Ave. : : Bellingham Registered
Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St.
Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc.
Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH
BELLINQHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop
Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROBDBR, Prest. P. P. HANDSCHY,
Cashier WH. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The
Bellingham National Bank B B L L I N O H A M . IOASHINSTOH CAPITAL
STOCK'. AND SURPLUS •260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate
with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED
STATES DEPOSITARY
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ADVERTISEMENTS For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials of
business success, the Bel- 'lingham Business College has no peer either
east or west. There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods,
successful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People
1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME
IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A
373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington
Lecture Course °f l91° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, APRIL 15
CHAMP CLARK, May 3 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SEASON
TICKET S1.7S - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o
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ADVERTISEMENTS THE IDEAL CLOTHING HOUSE L. VERSTANDIG, Prop. Clothier
and Gent's Furnisher THE BUSY STORE 105 E Holly St. : : Bellingham THE
FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE Agents for Sorosis A shoe that satisfies your pride at
a price that doesn't hurt your purse. $ 3 . 5 0 $ 4 . 0 0 The Famous
Shoe House R. R. Ave. and Hoiiy sts. SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers
in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every
Day ioai Elk Street .• .• .• Both Phones 217 Phone your
order to the ROYAL DAIRY CO. Milk, Cream. Ice Cream, FOR ' Butter, Eggs
and Cheese M46 A 746
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ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail StfELip RfiD
HEAVY Hfl$EMfl$E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington
YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND
STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main
884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E N O T I CE
MONT GOME RY'S I s iloe plaee to bCiy yoCir FGel or get yo v TrGi)k;s b a
i l e d • • PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave
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ADVERTISEMENTS wo LL P I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West
Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises
Columbia Bakery Our Bread is Waiting for You Lighter Bread—Whiter
Bread—Better Bread—Enough Said "Cleanliness and Quality," Our
Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending ^—
gt;. * C \ W e t e a c h * gt;,tman. the Normal ar- f " -^-i I jy *
//^-~—A--—^"^ Graham and Gregg range with us to ( )/\ J / // \
" \ Shorthand, Office take a course in X _ ^ / ^ - T x / ' S V ^ V ^ n
^a^j) "V* 1 Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- —{ jyVyw/fyjyTMjrSl/j I
keeping and Fine writing, Bookkeep- V —^^/r/IZ'€- lt;? gt;*
LSS C£S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ ^^\/ / Send for Catalogue
^v^ ^^^^ Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest
Wesferr) Qciie^ 3 b o e Phone Main 515 I S J J G P Q I P W OPl^S 205
Chestnut Street Between Elk and Railroad Avenue E. H. Stokes Lady
Assistant Telephones Main 254 .' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN
UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street
Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE,
Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome
Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street • - Phones:
Main 2532—A 646
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ADVERTISEMENTS I Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1S95 (F
=^v WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO
MOVING A SPECIALTY 4 EXPRESS and DRAYING » BRICK STORAGE ROOMS
FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY
OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. It W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET
Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 1
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ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Bellingham THOMAS SIMPSON
Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. L. MUNRO
B. N. HASKBLI. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating
1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 R E C I A
L-T^ e Liittle Student Photos 50c F gt;E:R Just the thing for exchanging
with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 126V2
W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 GET IT AT THE f^ed Cross
Pharmacy WE SAVE YOU MONEY 214 West Holly St. .* .' Bellingham
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WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellinghatn, Washington Second Semester
Opens Monday, Jan. 30, 19it New classes will be organized in more than
sixty different subjects General Advantages Offered: Four modern
buildings; a home for young ladies; gymnasium and athletic field;
four general courses of study; privileges for lecture work; four grades
of certificates and diplomas; ten grades in practice school;
courses offered in industrial subjects; courses offered for rural school
teachers; moderate living expenses; opportunities to work for
board. Tuition free. E. T. MATHES, Principal
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KAUFMAN BROS. ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE Have you attended the sale and
availed yourself of this great opportunity for procuring some
high-class SUITS, COATS, SKIRTS, WAISTS, PETTICOATS, HATS, UNDERWEAR,
HOSIERY, GLOVES, Etc., for very little cost, and yet not reduce the high
standard quality WW $25 00 Excellent Tailored Suits $ 9 65 30 00
Fine Quality Tailored Suits... 13 65 40 00 Our Finest Tailored Suits 16 65
25 00 Heavy Long Coats 6 75 30 00 Heavy Mixture Coats 10 00 15 00
One-Piece Cloth Dresses 5 00 You are Welcome.—"Quality,
Satisfaction, and Low Prices," is Our Motto KAUFMAN BROS.PPPPP