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Messenger - 1911 March - Cover
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V i / ^ * '^'X'^s^SS*^^^ ^ S' "v;. Messenger March, 1911
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ADVERTISEMENTS START YOUR OWN ACCOUNT If you do not have an account with
this bank, start one, even though it is small. We are interested in your
success and business welfare. We want to help you to the very best of our
ability. Come to us for advice. You are welcome to ask questions freely
and Consult us as often as you wish. . . . It will be a pleasure to us if
we can be of assistance to you . . . . . . . First National Batik
Capital and Surplus - - $300,000.00 (jprajgjjyjnijDjj^ ENGBERG
Bellingham's Prescription Expert Headquarters for Kodaks We Develop and
Print Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings F - R E E D E L I V E R Y |
Engbe*g's Pharmacy | Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. PhonesM224-A 224 j |
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ADVERTISEMENTS flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the
Northwest • Welcome to Spring • The Largest Line of Ladies'
and Children's Ready-to-Wear Apparel for Spring on the Coast is shown at
Montague McHugh this season MONTAGUE McHUGH **S$SS?ggr
iMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4AAAAA44^ MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS
for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for
Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGE=DODSON CO. Clover Block Bellingham
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ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER We are now Exhibiting Advance Spring Fashions
in Women's Tailor-Made Suits, Lingerie, Dresses, Afternoon and Reception
Gowns, Afternoon Dresses, Ladies' and Misses' Coats •T«
• gt; » gt; Attention is directed to the fact that the fashions
shown in this establishment are exclusive, possessing features of
individuality. Prices most reasonable : : : BUiMSfiillGMIalJ^ Byron
Bros*' Grocery T K G ttorc\e of lt;Soo«$ Qualify Your fRoney B^cfe
if You We\r\f if 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A 682 £I!R3llMBn^
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ADVERTISEMENTS Come in and examine our full line of "CENTURY MUSIC,"
including all the standard compositions, vocal and instrumental 1 0
c . A C O P Y Our Complete Catalogue mailed upon request free of charge
How about that purchase of a new piano or the rental of a second-hand
instrument H a t t C l 4 W d l S P i a n O CO. 1326 Commercial Street
Bellingham's Only Local Piano House Phones Main 64—A 664 13is Elk
Street Washington Market Dealer in The Well-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S.
Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to
Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johnson
Bellingham, Wash Jt*JtKit;taKrtaH gt;i}ta*Stlt*
gt;t#rtaa»}ttt*K*H#art# gt;tKKrtK}trt*KrtrtXXXXX X X xx xx 1 THE NEW
STORE in everything * x x £ except location j£ X X X X X X
X * X * X x x NEW GOODS Departments rearranged * x x x Still
demonstrating that you x J* MTI n l w n v s r\n hf»t.fftr at . .
«t X can always do better x « x x x I T H E FAIR I x 5 x
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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. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10a
Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office:
200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK
SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res.
aaai V Street Home A 471 B 02a CHAS.L HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases
of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES
ACCURATELY FITTED M a i n 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor.
Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist "Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat.
Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and
Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR.
WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . .
Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones:
Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305,306, 307
Exchange Block - -- Bellingham, Washington • m T H E R E X A L L S
T O R E ^A Blight Days afC Kodak Days. Now is the time to get ready to
make pictures. We can supply your every want • THE OWL PHARMACY
« « • * • • «• C U T P R I C E D R
U G S J pHOI«s{M*in 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly
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ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. O. GILBERT AND
SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor.
Elk a n d Holly, Bellingham, Wash, MAIN 2 68 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t
Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to
12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange
Block - - - . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rpoma
334-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 Firat National Bank Block Home A 86a
r5e^3€Y FLORAL ©O. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST.,
- - BELLINGHAM, WASH. H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and
Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in
Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington
Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A
150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Maimer 1319 Dock
Street -,.. Bellingham, Washington
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ADVERTISEMENTS For the newest and most up-to-date ideas in PHOTOS *~
HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building, Corner Elk and Chestnut Streets SPECIAL
RATES TO ALL NORMAL GLASSES HAPNER'S GROCERY Successors to IOWA GROCERY
New Quarters, Cor. 11th and Harris YOUR l'VIRO^AGi: IS SOLICITED Phones:
M 1829 - - - B 216 DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices
Satisfaction Guaranteed . • Give us a Trial Students' Trade
Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . •
Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the
best $3.50 Shoes In the city GRIM ST ED SHOE CO. 2S
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ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG GOLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS At! fcir^s of
fReifvH© Clock CJee^mg $1.00 A l ^ rm Clocks 5 0 c. Designs
Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . .
Bellingham, Wash THE STAR CREAMERY If you have any Irish blood in your
veins you will want to entertain your friends March 17th. Order your ICE
CREAM from the Star Creamery. WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal
Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles,
Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry
Each Day . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE-NEW WHITE GOODS NEW
LACES NEW EMBROIDERIES NEW SUITINGS NEW FOOTWEAR 1313-1315 Commercial
Street, - - Bellingham, Wash.
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ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street
Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE Don't forget to tell your
friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W.
MOCK ROBT. F. HlU. MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple
Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want
your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM,
Proprietor Phones: ^ 1 26 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 GFI NE
CONFECTIONERY 1 Phones, Main 180 B180 SUN DRUG COTY coR.RLwiMi ijuMjjp
•wwr.imifgfoy WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUO STORE The Best Stock in the
City CHAS. W. PEASLEE
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ADVERTISEMENTS STOP II READ THIS II We make a specialty of CORRECT
PHOTOGRAPHS for Schoo'ls and Colleges. Don't decide until you have
seen what we have to offer. Best work at lowest prices. NOTE—We
make the latest style of FIREPLACE PORTRAITS ON POST CARDS Tfpe
Gfosaft Studio »" Dock street WIL.BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician
Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West
Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Home Phone A 166 Pacific Phone Main
2883 MULLIN ALSOP Real Estate and Insurance BROKERS Resident Agents
NORWICH UNION Rooms 220, 221 FIRE INS. SOCIETY and Exchange Building
MECHANICS TRADERS INS. CO. Bellinghem, Washington Fresh Schoolday
Lunches . , When class-room work has left you tired, a dainty luncheon is
required; and things that you enjoy the most are things spread on
delicious toast— made on an ELECTRIC TOASTER. One of these Electric
Toasters can make toast faster than the average gathering of Normal girls
can eat it. Makes toast for about i-ioth of a cent a slice. See one in
our Salesroom. Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. PIKE BLDG. : : BEIXINGHAM
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ADVERTISEMENTS This is the Place You Get What You Want PURE FRESH g ^
f Mfegh. OANDIES J. N. SELBY CO. 207 West Holly BOOKS AND STATIONERY
Here is doubtless the best place to outfit students for the Second
Semester. They are always glad to see us Headquarters for Spaulding's
Baseball Goods The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED
OF Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow
Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp
Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made
of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring
in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street
Bellingham .. Sa\ gt;e Jvlorjey or) Stjoes .. The new spring styles in
shoes are here—the short vamps—the high and low
heels—the new velvets and suedes—all the new kinds and frills
of the shoemakers' art, and best of all, the price is extremely low. We
have marked our spring goods closer than ever before— you get better
shoes for less money. You'll find our values better and our prices less
than elsewhere. Buy your next pair here. : : : : : : : : G E O . F. R A Y
M O N D RELIABLE FOOTWEAR 110 East Holly Street
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ADVERTISEMENTS Long Values—Short Profits Out Success Ladies Sample
Shoe Parlors Upstairs - - - Red Front Bldg 129 Holly Street West Phone
Main 98 Empire Poultry Fish Market E. J. DUBOIS Butter, Eggs, Oysters,
Poultry and Fish : : Incubators, Brooders, Poultry and Stock Remedies
Bellingham - - - - . . . Washington "Everytning in Printing that is Good"
S. B. IR/SH a. CO. Priiptipg :: Epgraviipg Liegal Blanks We make a
specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue .
. . Phone Main 282 Notary Public Established 1889 ALLEN CAMPBELL
Insurance, Real Estate, Loans Dealer in City and Farm Property Phone Main
366—A 251 1322 Dock Street, Bellingham /?. N. RALMERTON
1308—12th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, BTO.
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ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store
The Low Price Store The New Style News Pretty as the Spring Flowers All
the New Spring Suits and Coats and Waists are in and an imposing show
they make. . . . - But I want you to SEE them. You cannot get any idea of
them from any mere description. - - . - Any day now we shall be glad to
show you all the stunning garments, from the skirts at the modest
prices around $5 to the elaborate costumes at $75. Of course you may not
want to buy quite this early, but you surely will enjoy looking. . . . .
M r d. B. WAHL £f
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THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THB BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM,
WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., PrintingcjS5@^5»i3ii Railroad Avenue "
I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves.
"We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have
formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH
Philomathean - ANNA CONMEY Boys Debating Club - J. G. DAVIS Students'
Ass'n, MINNIE BURROUGHS Y. W. C. A. - - - HELEN FINCH Choral Club -
FLORENCE CHARROIN Calendar - - - MARGARET STARK MARIE RYAN FRANK KRAUSE
VICTORIA THIBERT MARY RIORDON Literary LORAINE SHERWOOD Class E d i t o
r s - Senior GERTRUDE MCDONALD Junior - FLORENCE ORNE Freshman - MOSIE
ODLE Exchange J. G. DAVIS Athletics - LEW GREENE Art Editor FLORENCE
iPLUMB Alumni - VIOLET JOHNSON Organizations— Alkisiah - JESSIE
JEANS Joltes | Business Managers']f v TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A
YEAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class
matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. March, 1911 No. 6
"If you have faith, preach it; if you have doubts, bury them; if you have
joy, share it; if you have sorrow, bury it. Find the bright side of things
and help others to get sight of it also. This is the only and surest way
to be cheerful and happy.'' The Students are pleased to note increased
interest in the Students' Association. A part of this was aroused by the
special Assembly in which Faculty and Students gave speeches drawing the
attention of the Students toward the Association's good work. The
Students' Association has made rapid advancement this year under the
leadership of President Frank W. Whipple. The Asso-
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2 THE MESSENGER ciation is something one should be proud to co-operate
with in being a member, furthering the interests of B. S. N. S. by so
doing. If you are not a member, you are one of the few. Join the
rest of us—the large majority—and be one of the Students'
Association. "Never in the history of the Normal School has girls'
athletics been so dead," is the words of the Girls' Athletics'
reporter. There was great promise at the beginning of the year of having
some good stirring Basket Ball games. But our expectations are met with
disappointments. There is still over a quarter's time in which it is hoped
that we shall enjoy some rousing Basket Ball games. • The
Messenger is trying to print good readable material. AVe have asked your
help in this and most of you have responded loyally. Every month we regret
the lack of poems and jingles, and this month we wish to ask you
especially for these. It is a pleasure for us to ask you, because we
are sure of your help. These last few months we desire to keep The
Messenger up to its standard. We can—if you will help us. The
Messenger is pleased to print in the Alumni notes of this issue a letter
from Miss Statira Biggs. Miss Biggs is a graduate of our School, Class of
1900, also a graduate of the University of Washington. She is now taking a
law course in the University of Chicago. Miss Gottlieb will lecture April
7th on "Porto Rico Through a Kodak." The lecture will be illustrated with
140 stereopticon views, and will be given in the University Hall, at the
Normal. Tickets, 25c; students, 20c. The lecture will be in the form of a
trip over the island, such as tourists make, and is said to be most
interesting. Wishing to fill a long-felt want in our School, The Messenger
always ready to fill any need, fancied or otherwise, has decided to open
its columns to the Students and Faculty for a special line of advertising.
Accordingly in this issue appears a list of the wants of different
individuals. From time to time others will appear, which we hope will add
to the enjoyment of our readers, if not to that of the subjects of our
squibs.
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THE MESSENGER 3 THE MUSIC OF LAKE WHATCOM. On moonlight nights, when
light clouds drift loosely across the dark blue of the sky, and the wood
is dark and leaves shiver and moan, and creepy night-things stir uneasily,
then it is that from over the lake there floats a sobbing, melancholy
wail, that rises and falls, loud and soft, with the flutterings of the
breeze. It is the death-song of an Indian tribe, subdued and softened by
the murmurings of the blue waters of Lake Whatcom. The Indians tell of
this with awe and bewilderment struggling in their faces. In the early
days an Indian band, the Nooksacks, roamed the forest between the Nooksack
River and Lake Whatcom. A small, peaceful tribe they were, led by their
old chief, Nooktas. Nooktas had a daughter. Valley Flower, bright-eyed,
fleet-footed and willing; the prid lt;? of the old chief and the
people of her tribe. Valley Flower loved a youth,—an Indian
youth,—tall and straight and bronzed, but he belonged to a different
tribe, enemies of her father. Son of the chief of the Stick-Samish,
was he; a large and fierce tribe, who often took the warpath from their
own tenting grounds, on the Samish Flats, and warred upon their weaker
neighbors. Their old chief was wroth when he learned of the love of his
son for his enemy's daughter, and he cast him out of the tribe. Then was
there wailing in the tents of the Stick-Samish, for Eagle Feather was
well-loved, loved for his endurance and ability in their tribal sports and
for his fierceness with the enemy. So Eagle Feather sang his farewell song
and straight and proud went from the lodge of his father. Swift he went,
and came to the tent of his loved one; and Nooktas received him into the
tribe and made him leader of his band. Now Eagle Feather knew of the
hatred between the tribes and knew that soon his people would fall upon
the Nooksack and completely destroy them.
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4 THE MESSENGER Eagle Feather was wise for, ere the night had fallen, the
Stiek-Samish were already on the trail. When the night would cover their
movements, then would they silently and stealthily surround their enemies.
The Nooksacks called a council. In the darkness on the shore they held,
all the tribe together. When a passing cloud hid the moon from sight and
darkened the forest, old Nooktas led the way, and behind him "Valley
Flower, her lover and all the tribe. Silently he led them, hand in hand,
from the wood's edge to the water; and the water received them, and as it
closed around them they chanted the death song of their people, long and
wailing, and the water rolled above them and was still. In the
morning the Stick-Samish found an empty village and, as they gazed, a
faint breeze bore toward them a sweetly wailing music,—the death
song of the tribe. RUTH LEMACK. SEASIDE SENTIMENT. I have brought my pen
and my paper Out under the open sky ; And I lie on the sands of the
seashore Watching the ships go by. Majestic they are, in their splendor,
Like a monarch surveying his own, And methinks as I gaze on their
grandeur, "How soon may that beauty be flown!" For there on the shore
lies "The Alice," Laid low by the treacherous seas. She once plowed the
waves in her glory As proud and as dauntless as these. Her sails now like
royal robes in tatters— Her masts broken scepters might be: With a
sickening heart throb I murmur, 1' How fallen! Thou Queen of the Sea!"
Will it ever be thus with our soaring, With our hopes, aspirations so
grand? Must we live and love and have longings, Then cruelly be dashed to
the sand? Not if we pay heed to our Pilot, . Nor breast the rough billows
alone. If we're sea-worthy vessels He'll guide us Straight into the
Harbor of Home. H. F.
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TEE MESSENGER h HOW ONE MAN LIVED. "To wed, or not to wed,—that is
the question. Whether 'tis nobler in man to suffer the pancakes and fried
bacon of bachelorhood, or to take a pair of soft, white hands
against a sea of troubles and, by wedding, end them ? To wed, to
rest no more; and by rest end the vision of socks without heels or toes
and the thousand natural shocks that come from viewing buttonless
trousers and unwashed dishes;—'tis a consummation devoutely to be
wished. To wed; to rest;—to rest! Perchance not to rest; ay! there's
the rub. For in that rest what terrors may come when we have shuffled off
this single blessedness must give us pause. There's the respect that makes
calamity of married life. For who would not bear the whips and scorns of
time, the School tax, the ogling of spinsters, the married man's half
scornful sympathy, and the suggestions that patient men endure from
enterprising young ladies, when he might his happiness insure by leading a
bride to the altar? Who would make biscuits, and grunt and swear under
the splattering of hot grease, but that the dread of something after
marriage, the great uncertain state from which no man returns with all the
hair upon his head, puzzles the will and makes us bear those ills we have
than fly to others we know not of? Thus uncertainty doth make bachelors of
us all." So drawled our friend, Lee, as he half sat, half reclined upon
the bacteria-infested pile of rubbish that his charitably inclined
neighbors called a bed,—for no better reason, perhaps, than that Lee
called it that, himself. " I had no idea that you knew your Shakespeare so
well," said Jess. '' When did you acquire your literary tastes, and where
have you kept them all these months, that I never before discovered
them?" "Learned 'em of a gal I once had. Curious, isn't it, how some gals
create such a sort of atmosphere about a man he just can't help getting
married? And then, again; there's gals that naturally drive a fellow
in the opposite direction. That's the way mine did." " I sympathize with
you, old fellow. It was once my misfortune to be a bachelor and to
be closely associated with this interesting class of animals.
Remarkable creatures, aren't they,— relics, no doubt, of any age
when only men were found on the earth." "Declare to goodness; I
hadn't'thought of that before! It's probably true, though. The Bible says
that man was made first." "Exactly so; and modern scientists are
practically agreed that the various works of creation were not made in
seven days;
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6 THE MESSENGER but that vast ages have intervened betAveen the successive
forms that have been distributed over this earth. That being the case, I
hope you'll not question me when I advance the hypothesis that woman
followed man in the order of creation by, perhaps, millions of
years." "Why, what a paradise this old earth must have been then! If a
man lost his necktie, there was no need of calling up a fussy housekeeper
to find it for him. He just got down on his prayer-bones and looked under
the bed,—the only natural place for such a thing to be found." Thus
the two friends discussed the great problem. Unlike in most every respect
except a great yearning for human sympathy, these two men frequently spent
dajrs and weeks together and enjoyed every minute of the time. Lee
would have made an interesting study for a sociologist. His bed contained
enough material to stock a biological labora-torjr. He took a bath
semi-annually, whether he needed it or not. He had come to Oklahoma in an
early day, while the cattlemen still controlled the ranges, and
Avhen the country was opened up to settlement he took his chances with the
thousands of others and drew a good claim. He never worked, yet seemed to
get along about as well as those who were foolish enough to do so He had
stolen more horses and cattle than he could possibly remember, yet
he lived in security and ease in a community composed of respected,
law-abiding citizens. Jess had come over about eleven o'clock, one Sunday,
and had found his friend still in bed, sleeping off the effects of his
day's trading. Jess did not rap at the door as he approached the
house;— he'd have been laughed at if he had. Lee was snoring like a
hippopotamus; but the visitor seized him by a foot, which happened to be
protruding from the covers, and launched him into the middle of the room.
Once awake, our hero took his two six-shooters from under the pillow and
fired the contents of both through the roof. As this, or something even
more demonstrative, was the customary morning exchange of greetings among
the ex-cowboys of the region, both host and guest felt that he had
discharged all the formalities the occasion demanded and settled down for
a chat. Before entering upon any description of the manner in whicli
these men spent the day, let us make a short survey of the house and
premises. As Jess approached the house he heard the ponies whinny, a sound
which indicated that his friend was oblivious to the duties of the farm.
Lee's horses rarely got a drink of water even, except when they broke from
their enclosure and
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THE MESSENGER 7 found it in spite of their owner's apparent precautions to
prevent their doing so. If one of the neighbors saw him indulging
them to the extent of leading them to the watering trough, he invariably
remarked in a very apologetic manner, "Well, they do better if I water
them now and then.'' Lee had once lived on a sheep ranch in Arizona, where
the sheep often go three weeks without a drink, and he never
recovered from the delusion that an animal ought to get along quite
well without such a luxury. How fortunate that the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals did not have a representative in
this community! But the horses managed to live without the aid or consent
of the Society with the interminable name. Whenever Jess remonstrated with
Lee upon this inhuman treatment of dumb beasts, Lee generally went into a
scientifi3 discussion of the merits of the case. He could prove to
any man's satisfaction that the epidermis of these animals had become
highly "cutinized;" that is, that every pore was surrounded by a
multitude of protective hairs, and that evaporation under these
circumstances was impossible. They certainly looked as much like cacti as
possible and the would-be humanitarian generally subsided, whether
convinced or not. Lee had a variety of names for these creatures.
Sometimes he called them " Buckskinos"; at times they were just plain
"Skins"; frequently he denominated them "Nags"; and upon rare occasions he
bestowed upon them the appellation "Pestle Tails." This last was
singularly appropriate. The front yard is so over-grown with weeds and
strewn with tin cans that it resembles a veritable rendezvous. Everywhere
one beholds these last named reminders that cooking is dispensed with.
Inside the one room are like evidences of the art of making
housekeeping easy. The saddle is deposited on the cookstove. Its beauty
and workmanship astonish you. Not a horse on the ranch is worth fifteen
dollars; but that saddle cost sixty-five dollars if it cost a cent.
The rifle hangs over the door. On a shelf over the stove are several empty
bottles, suggestive of the "Blind Tiger" just across the line, over in the
Chickasaw Nation. When Lee paid for the flat bottle he asked for "Barb
Wire," while the tall, brown one came out through a hole in the wall in
response to his request for "Smooth Wire." In one corner the banjo, violin
and buggy harness lie; all "snuggled up" together in a manner highly
suggestive of domestic felicity and harmony. And, why not; since
there was no one to question their right to be in that particular order.
Although it is July, the floor has not been swept since last December,
when the cows broke into the house one stormy night.
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8 THE MESSENGER and made themselves comfortable during the owner's
absence. What that floor does not contain isn 't worth
mentioning;—gashes, shavings, chicken bones, cigar stubs, burned
matches, cards, poker chips, boots, shoes, unlaundered clothing,
dishes;—but what's the use of enumerating further? After washing
his face and hands, a formality rarely observed except when
"company" was present, Lee proceeded to prepare breakfast. It was with
profound interest and many misgivings that Jess scanned the process.
The cook perspired profusely as he endeavored to stir the biscuits
with a long-handled spoon and, failing in the attempt, put his hands into
the mixture. He always employed the more primitive weapon when no
one was watching and, naturally, found the other awkward. With bated
breath, Jess watched the complexion of those hands turn from a
chocolate-brown to Nature's pink, while the bread became the hue of Mother
Earth. The dough was rolled into grotesque, little, round wads, and each
separate chunk received a patting and caressing that should, under
ordinary circumstances, have produced a work of art. After many
squints into the oven, the biscuits are hauled forth, inviting, tempting,
and brown. While removing them from the pan our host accidentally
let one drop to the floor. The concussion awoke Jess from the reverie or
stupor into which the culinary proceedings had thrown him and he mentally
concluded that one of those biscuits could be thrown ever so far and
knock down a certain anonymous animal that has been associated with
such delicacies since time immemorial. After all the breakfast was on the
table Jess was invited to "fall t o " and "help himself." Jess had barely
time to push his head out the window, draw a long breath, take one last
look at the beautiful world, and utter the smothered prayer, "My soul,
gird all thy armor on." It wasn't much, of course, but it gave him courage
to face the table, eat the meal, and afterwards relate the deed to his
posterity. It required the very limit of human fortitude but the
biscuits went down and remained there. Once he remarked in the most casual
manner imaginable, "Lee, these biscuits would have been better if
you had thought to set the ax by my plate." That he ate them at all is
pretty fair testimony that he possessed a heroic spirit. That he enjoyed
eating them is trustworthy evidence of the possession of a heart
that loved his fellow-men. That he survived the process is due wholly to
the protection of the angels. As it was strictly in accordance with
the social forms of this community, the guest proffered his services
in washing the dishes. By means of his olfactory nerves he located
dishrag behind the woodbox, In this particular instance it hap-
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THE MESSENGER 'J pened to be an old sock. In awe of its strength and with
due reverence for its antiquity, he plunged into the depths of the
dishwater. The host dried the dishes on the corner of his saddle blanket
and set them away with his boots under the bed. When all the chores were
finished, Lee proposed a ride to the mountains. The ponies were saddled
and away the two riders galloped, twenty miles without stopping,
over hills, across burning sands, through quiet woods, along beautiful
streams. Riding to the top of a high hill, they viewed the blue Wichita,
Mountains, lifting their heads above the surrounding landscape and
suggesting the lofty aspirations, reaching outward and upward, that
come to all men when they are at their best. In the valley below lay the
Indian encampment, the smoke of which ascended lazily into the hazy
atmosphere. The squaws were preparing the evening meal, while the
old men, surrounded by the boys, were telling stories of the days when the
red men owned the whole land and the lordly buffalo filled the plains.
The hallowing influence of the scene slowly stole over the two men. Lee
became communicative. In a quiet vein, with subdued voice, he told much of
he story of his past life. Jess was not at all astonished; on the contrary
it seemed the natural thing for companion to say, and he found himself
accepting a sacred confidence without a suggestion that he was doing
so. Real men never reveal secrets so imparted. In the benign
atmosphere of mutual understanding the misdeeds and misdirected
energies of a human life were forgotten, and Jess had a higher regard for
his friend than ever before. In the soft moonlight they rode home. Jess
had enjoyed the day and loved the new country more than he had thought
possible. It now seemed his turn to entertain with short sketches
from his literary store, and he repeated in a low voice the words of one
whose lines come with strange appeal to all who love the sunny plains of
the South: "Swiftly now descends the night As retreats the western light;
Crimson streakings on the sky, And the distant landscapes lie; Darkness
settles all around, Ghost-like mists steal o 'er the ground; From the
canyon's depths now come Croak of frogs and insects hum; Phantom-like,
o'erhead, the clouds Hold aloft their misty shrouds; And all nature seems
to tell The sweet story, loved so well, "Oklahoma, the Beautiful Land!"
• . • • . W. H. P.
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10 TEE MESSENGER CUPID'S LATEST PRANK. She was sitting in the'twilight
With her Browning on her knee; And the Home Thoughts stealing o'er her
Pilled her soul with reverie. James Lee's wife was playing softly Yonder
in the music room A Toccata of Galuppi 's; She could hear it through the
gloom. Dreamily she looked about her. By The Fireside she could see The
Statue and The Bust he'd sent her. The Englishman in Italy. They were
presents from her lover; And her fancy turned again To an Epistle on the
table, Writ by Master Hugue's bold pen. Easter Day they 'd been together;
And now Christmas Eve was near; In Three Days he would be coming For One
Word More—his fate to hear. How distinctly she remembered That Last
Ride, The Serenade, The evening spent in a. Gondola; The Ring and Book to
her he gave. In A Balcony they'd lingered Till the hour was most '' Too
Late,'' But A Lover's Quarrel was ending And Confessions could not wait.
Then the Parting in the Morning, The Worst of It as you can guess. Now
she longs for his returning: A Woman's Last Word shall be "Yes." •
• • Miss LeMar (becoming angry)—"Kenneth, take your
seat!" Kenneth (after laboriously working, finally succeeds in
separating it from the remainder of his desk and holding it high in
the air, exclaims)—"Where shall I take it to?" • •
• Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your
prayers- be courteous to your creditors; go slow and easily. Maybe
there are other things your special case requires, but there, my friend,
will give you a good lift.—Abraham Lincoln.
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THE MESSENGER 11 Chicago, 111. To the Alumni of the Washington State
Normal: From time to time, you have received letters from some of us who
have been traveling in various directions from our home normal. It
has been suggested to me that you might like to hear about my little
journey; not that I have gone so very far along this road, but because it
has lead away from the familiar lines of the school ma'am on which we all
started, nor has it turned up that popular path of matrimony, which has
been trodden by so many of our number. I suppose it will sound wildly
exciting when I tell you I am plodding along the trail that leads to a
lawyer's office. There are many men wending along with me, but
often I am the only girl in sight. Put seventy men, mostly college
graduates, into a big amphitheatrical class-room, add one lone women and
you have me for twelve hours a week. Can you imagine a scene less
like a true normal picture? Now if you are expecting any thrilling
adventures from the above you may stop reading, for there are none to
follow. My life is as comfortable and peaceful and almost as uneventful as
it was teaching school in Skagit County. But it is because of this very
smoothness that I am glad to write to you. I left many friends in the
Sound Country (and nothing is going to keep me long away from these same
friends and Sound) who wished me Godspeed on my undertaking, but nearly
always they disliked to see me going away to meet uncertain though sure
unpleasantness in my work. Of course, I haven't begun the practice of law,
but I want my friends to know that I have never had to meet any
disagreeable situations just because I have been a girl in a law school.
The men are gentlemen. Really we five women among the three hun-derd men
are quite to be envied in that we have shown us all the little courtesies
that women like to receive and besides a frank goodfellowship with a
number of men, which is something different from the ordinary social
intercourse with them, or the contact of the business world. Therefore, I
can tell you nothing of insult or embarrassment to make my story
interesting. I have heard
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12 THE MESSENGER that such treatment of women does exist in some
professional schools, but I am glad to say not here. My first day here
was the worst. You see I was still car-sick and still dreading the
unknown. I hope never to feel less courageous than I did the day I
timidly asked my way to the University of Chicago. Once on the campus it
was no better. The symmetry of the gray Gothic architecture is imposing
restful, but it failed to soothe my nerves that day. At last I climbed the
story and a half of dull stone steps and thru the long library to the
Dean's office. I was dimly conscious of the dark arches far overhead, but
very much alive to the long tables around which sat many embryo
lawyers safe behind huge leather bound volumes. Within the
pleasant secretary informed me that I would have difficulty in
entering in the spring quarter. "You should have written more
letters, '' she said, '' but being from the West, I suppose you just
decided to come on, and came." By-the-way, it is really sad how
much "The West" must be blamed for the shortcomings of us, her children in
the East, but please don't let anyone here know that I have called Chicago
East. Well, in time I was registered, after I had been passed on for
inspection from one professor to another and had come back to assure
the acting Dean that the last didn't seem to want me a,ny more than the
first. My first quarter, like any true freshman, I did my heaviest work;
partly because I was taking advanced work without the prerequisites,
and more because I was badly frightened. It seemed that every day I heard
some new story of horror—how one-third of last year's class were
sent home, how at least one-half failed in each examination, and how even
the best never knew when he should be down and under. At least these first
examinations were over. I lived through them, passed, and have since
refused to endure the pleasure of anticipating their unique horrors. They
are four hours long, four hours of steady work, with a prayer at the end
for more time. We are a graduate school, so no record is kept of our daily
attendance or class recitations. Everything counts on that last four
hours. We are given ten hypothetical cases, marvels of their kind maybe
bristling with points and maybe innocent looking with sly words
tucked in here and there, waiting to be searched out. We have the quarter
system, so there are nearly three months between these spasms. I have
spoken of the Gothic architecture. The law building is considered the most
perfectly finished unit on the campus. It is the exact replica of the one
at Oxford or Cambridge, I am sorry I have forgotten which. All around the
top are the dearest wig-gly gargoyles, and at each gable Moses lets his
long whiskeries trail over the laws on stone. All within is finished in
stone and
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THE MESSENGER 13 dark wood carved in the Gothic. On the walls are the
judges of England in wig and gown. I overheard one day a visitor told that
the legal atmosphere Was excellent. I was glad to hear it, as no one
could ever say as much for the plain, ordinary air of 1 he place. Myself,
I would prefer less Gothic and more ventilation. It's the same with the
lighting. You wonder why all the law men wear green eyeshades, but just
try a few hours study yourself. Light streams in from high-arched windows
on all four sides, and, as if that were not enough, these same windows are
filled with tiny panes of glass. Yes, I have a green shade, and wear it,
too. I would like to tell you a great deal about my fellow women-lawyers.
One is studying because her husband is a lawyer and wants her to do so.
All the others intend to go into it as a regular means of earning
bread and butter. If you want to hurt our feelings, just ask us whether or
not we intend to practice. If you have any ready-made picture of a type of
girl who studies law, just dismiss it. For as far as I can see we are not
one type, but just ordinary women. One girl puts in her odd moments
making beautiful lace, and has one of the most delicate, ladylike
manners I have ever met. If any girl is afraid to study law because
she imagines it requires a peculiar masculine mind, she is mistaken.
The girls in school have a high record of scholarship. So I say again as I
did in the beginning, it is just plain, pleasant going to school
under excellent teachers. STATIRA BIGGS. 6032 Ellis Ave., Chicago, 111.
I sing of manual training And the bending up of reeds; The endless "Tarn
O'Shanters" That no one wants or needs. The cutting up of papers That
might well have better use; You think your "opera bag" all right, Miss
Hogle says, "too loose." And on it goes forever— This needless
worry and work. You have to get paste on your fingers And painting can
never shirk. Yes, on it goes forever And all grow ever must slaves; Till
the smart are graduated And the dull are in their graves.
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14 /** ® Seniors! Seniors! Hats off to thee! To our Colors true
Ave will ever be! Firm and strong, united are Ave Skookum turn-turn, Rush
wah-wah Normal Seniors, rah-rah-rah! . Eah for the Senior Class. We are
glad to Aveleome to our class the Misses Lillian Carle-ton, Gertrude
Fisher, Annie Norcl, Helen Wright and Mrs. Jamie Brown, who haAre entered
school this semester. We are also pleased to receive into our ranks
the Misses Millie Garrison. Bertha Johnson, Mira McLeod and Etta Rand from
the Junior Class. Miss Margaret Stark left Thursday evening to spend a
feAv days at her home in Seattle. • • • It is Spring,
I say— How do I know? By the leaves waking up And beginning to
grow— By the neAv straAv hat With its band so gay, And the crocus
buds With the grass at play; And the ribbon fresh On tke girls' neAv
bonnets, And the poets' latest New Spring sonnets; By the baseball signs
To the breezes flown And my longing wish That Winter be gone— A
thousand things I could tell, I trow— But this is enough—
• That I feel and know! . THE MESSENGER
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THE MESSENGER 15 Don't worry about the future, The present is all thou
hast. The future will soon be present, And th epresent will soon be past.
Eva Pendleton and Grac-e Proctor spent the weekend at their home in
Everett. Miss Nellie Foran of Everett spent the weekend in Belling-ham,
the guest of her sister, Mabel Foran. We are glad to welcome into our
class the following: Marie Kelly, Lillian Nelson, Mary Hoover and Mr.
Cunnigham. Lois Pinkerton has been absent from her classes on account of
illness. Word has been received that Norene Costello is getting along
nicely and hopes to be with us again next year. Esther Fransen was called
to Seattle by the serious illness of her sister. Nell Williams has left
school and is making a tour of California. She expects to return to
the B. S. N. S. in the fall. • • • FEESHMEN One of the
most delightful affairs of the winter was given by the Freshman Class,
when they entertained the Second Year Class, the normal basket ball team
and the visiting team from the U. P. S., on Saturday evening, February 11.
The affair was a valentine party and the decorations and games were
appropriate to the occasion. The Society Hall had quite a festive air,
owing to the greens, hearts and pennants used in decorating. There were
fifty-three students, members of the faculty and guests present.
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16 TEE MESSENGER and the unusual feature was the fact that the gentlemen
were iti the majority. After a delightful lunch served in the cafeteria,
which was also decorated in greens and pussy-willows, all departed
at a late hour declaring the party a great seuccess. • •
• HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Miss Evelyn Newell, the Tenth Grade secretary,
has left, school on account of sickness. The first and second games
between the basketball teams of the Nineth and Tenth Grades have been
played, the latter being victorious in both contests. Score, first game,
30-18; second game, . Both games were fast and well played, but somewhat
rough. The Nineth Grade boys are not discouraged and intend to do better
in the future. LINEUP. Nineth Position Tenth Swartz, Capt Forward
Allison, Capt. S. Johns Forward Heath Bulmer Center Roe Sly Guard McCall
Beach Guard Hannis • • • gt; CALENDAR. Feb.
1.—We change seats at dinner at the Dorm. Feb. 2.—The ground
hog appears at the Hall. He had been ground through a sausage machine.
Feb.3.—Our Second B. B. team wins from Lynden. Feb. 4.—Second
number of Lecture Course. We enjoy William Hubbard immensely. Beans are
everywhere in evidence. We win in Tacoma at basketball. Feb.
6.—Blue Monday—the various "friends from home" having
departed. Feb. 8.—For the first time in history words fail Thresa M.
Feb.9.—Lueile N. is seen walking alone and unattended!
Terrible consternation. Feb. 11.—Edens Hall waxes hospitable.
U. P. S. and B. S. N. S. teams entertained at dinner. In the evening B.
B. game in the gym. Dorm girls go in a "bbdy." We win! "I told you so."
Feb. 13.—Virginia Mathes is heard in violin recital at Assembly.
Capt. Eli "Tells the tale of a whale that is a whale of a tale," to an
interested crowd in the evening.
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THE MESSENGER 17 Feb. 14.—"If you love me as I love you, no knife
can cut our love in two.'' Feb. 15.—Mass meeting for Student
Association enthusiasts. Are you tagged? Be a sport and join. Feb.
16.—Birthday party at table seven. The candy heart goes round and
round. Have some more, do. Feb. 17.—At Assembly Dr. Gray entertains
us with readings from Merchant of Venice. We certainly did enjoy it. B.
B. game—our Second team at Lynden. Feb. 20.—Parlor meeting at
the Dorm. Lucinda has a birthday. Gentlemen of the Faculty accept
challenge of the Senior boys for B. B. game. We'll be there. Feb.
21.—We are entertained in Assembly by Miss Kawai from Japan. Which
kind of a "key" are you? Feb. 22.—George's birthday—some go on
fishing, hunting, crabbing and other excursions—others make
baskets! Some two-sing noticed near Chuckanut, Sehome Hill, etc. Feb.
23.—Classes again resumed. At mass meeting of students Mr. Hanks
makes a few well-put and to-the-point remarks in regard to Saturday night.
Feb. 25.—Normal Society appears in full dress to hear Mrs.
Deer-wester in recital. The girls with beaux are the envy of all the
rest, just as Miss Baxter said. • • • PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Feb. 8th.—The Senior pin was discussed and a
eommitte appointed to take charge of the matter. Song eommitte
reported. It was decided to make the following Wednesday students' hour
into a Students' Association meeting. Bills allowed to amount of $298.38.
Feb. 15. Mr. Bond appeared before the Board for the purpose of being
authorized to take the Basket Ball Team east of the mountains for a series
of games. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that under existing
conditions the responsibility of sending the team on this trip could not
be assumed. Bills allowed to the amount of $168.91. The meeting of the
Student body on Wednesday, February 15 was quite a success. Mr. Deerwester
was the first to take the floor. He spoke of the good qualities of the
Association and laid stress upon the fact that the Association was for the
student. Miss Bras laid emphasis on the fact that the Association had the
responsibility of all athletics, Messengers, etc., chose the School pin,
had charge of the store and everything of interest to the Students. Mr.
Phillipi was the next speaker, He gave civic
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18 THE MESSENGER reasons for joining the Association as well as the
egotistics and al- 1 eristic benefits. Mr. Whipple emphasized the
financial benefits that could be derived. The Association tags were then
given to all members with the instruction, that they were to be worn
during the week. We have seen a number without tags. Take the advice
given by the speakers and become a member now. Y. W. C. A. "Whatsoever
thy hand findeth to do; do it with thy might,"— Eccl. 9:10. Heard
after the Song Recital, given Saturday evening, Feb. 25th, by Mrs.
Deerwester and Miss Leta Clark, for the Normal Y. W. C. A. "Wasn't it
fine!" "Yes, indeed. Delightful!" "She surely is an artist." "She? Which
one?" "Well, both. I was particularly delighted with 'The Peer Gynt
Suits.' " "And I thought "The Erl King' was great." "Yes; and didn't you
love the 'Just So Stories' "? "My! What wouldn't I give to be able to sing
like that!" We are always sure of a treat when Mrs. Deerwester
consents to sing for us. And Saturday evening she was unusually
charming and fairly captivated the audience that greeted her
enthusiastically in the Auditorium. The regular Thursday afternoon
meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was led by Mrs. Campbell, of Seattle. Mrs.
Stewart came with her to sing for us. The Y. W. C. A. had charge of the
program at Assembly, Friday morning, February 24th. Mrs. Stewart of
Seattle, sang three beautiful songs. Miss Springer, who is Secretary of
Religious Work in the Seattle Y. W. C. A., gave a vivid and impressive de-
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THE MESSENGER 19 scription of "The Passion Play," which she saw at
Oberammer-gau last summer. The fourth annual Bible Institute closed
Sunday afternoon. It has responded to a need in the life of many a girl;
and the impressive Message brought will not be forgotten. Following
the splendid program: PROGRAM Friday, 3:15 P. M.— Solo Mrs.
Stewart Devotional Mrs. Campbe11 '' The Signet Ring'' Miss Whiting (Sec.
City Y. W. C. A.) Friday, 7:30 P. M. Solo Mrs. Thatcher "Christ's Last
Words on Prayer" Miss Springer Song Choral Club '' Building a Tower''
Mrs. Campbell Saturday, 3:00 P. M.— "The Midnight Guest" Mrs.
Campbell "The Prayer Life From Paul's Epistles" Miss Springer Sunday,
9:15 A. M.— "The Little Colt" Mrs. Campbell Sunday, 3:00 P. M
— Song Girl's Quartette "The Power of Prayer" Miss Springer Solo
Miss Hill is Song Quartette Prayer Service „ Mrs. Campbell Day of
Prayer for Colleges • • • YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB.
Two programs of exceptional character were rendered this month, consisting
of debates, extemporaneous speeches, current events, orations,
introductory speeches, toasts, quartettes, piano and vocal solos. The
first question debated February 10th was: "Resolved. That there is more
Pleasure In Pursuit Than In Possession." Affirmative, T. W. Osborne;
negative, E. Hawkins. The decision was rendered in favor of the
affirmative. For the principal debate of the evening, the Spring
prize-debate question: "Resolved, That the Conservation of our
Natural Resources Should Be a Function of the State Governments,
Rather Than of the National Government," Avas used. Affirmative, H.
E. Rogers, R. H. Knaack; negative, L. A. Greene, H.- E. Health. The
decision was won by the affirmative. Talks were made by Messrs. T. E.
Bryant and G. Bascom on the subjects of "Local Secession," and "The Panama
Canal." G. F. D. Vandermei de-
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20 THE MESSENGER livered one of Col. E. G. Ingersoll's orations on "The
Civil War" in forceful manner. By special invitation Profs. Patchiu and
Moody were present, and both responded with speeches which were highly
appreciated; the former commenting upon the first debate of the evening,
stated that it was indeed gratifying to have the decision rendered
in favor of the affirmative, since it has been his good fortune to have
been in pursuit the past few decades. At the business session the
following new members were admitted: V. Tidball, P. Hogan, W. T. Meyer, W.
E. Rooney, J. Copenhaver, M. S. Johns, C. Cade, T. Cunningham, Herbert
Heath, J. East and S. Johnson. At the meeting Feb. 23rd, the question,
"Resolved, That the Panama Canal Should Be Fortified," Avas hotly
contested. Affirmative, V. Tidball; J. G G. Davis; negative, T.
Cunningham, C. E. Gibson. It was decided that the canal should remain
unprotected. C. Cade gave a talk on School Athletics, with several
amusing stories. "Stub" P. Hogan made a speech introducing Judge
Ben Lindsay. Our guests of honor at this meeting were Profs. Deerwester
and Philippi, and both made helpful and interesting talks. In fact, this
new feature of having Faculty men come in pairs, is proving a drawing card
for the club. The business meeting which followed the regular program
proved unusually businesslike. However, the Chairman succeeded in
maintaining decorum without any assistance from the Ser-geat- at-Arms. The
main questions at issue pertained to Constitutional revision. The
proposed amendment relative to empowering the President, at his
discretion, to invite ladies to the Club, was eloquently attacked and
defended, but failed to carry. The amendments to dispense with
parliamentary drill and to have Club meetings weekly, rather than
fortnightly, were carried by large majorities, after animated debates.
Everything seems to indicate that the Club, as a whole is on the eve of a
renaissance, and is destined to become one of the leading factors in the
School, for thorough, practical training in public speaking. Our
membership has practically reached the maximum. This article is not
complete without mention of the fact that the Young Men's Debating Club
won first place over all organizations for choice of seats, and
easily captured the prize which was offered by the Y. AV. C. A. management
to the organization having the largest percentage of its membership
present at the recital given by Mrs. Deerwester, Saturday night, February
25.
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THE MESSENGER lt;*l The prize, a beautiful potted cyclamen plant, was
presented by Dr. Mathes. We were present, in the front row, one hundred
strong. Did we bring our lady friends? Well, I guess! Did we make a hit ?
I think so! What did the Seniors get ? Peaunuts! Did Meyer succeed in
adjusting the piano lid? Yes, finally! Eip-Saw! Rip-Saw! Rip-Saw! Bang!
We belong to the debating gang. Are we in it? Well, I'd smile,—
We've been in it all the while. Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! • •
• CHORAL CLUB NOTES On Friday evening, February 24th, the Choral
Club sang at the Y. W. C. A. Bible Institute. The selection rendered was "
0 , Lift Thine Eyes." At the Sunday afternoon meeting of the Y. W. C. A.
the quartet gave two numbers. Mrs. Thatcher sang a selection from ''
The Holy City." Mrs. Thatcher is planning to give a recital on some
evening in the near future. The Choral Club is practicing for a concert
to be given this month. Girls, you have not been coming to practice
regularly. We must all work, or we cannot make our Choral Club a success.
The Club meets once a week, Wednesday evenings at 4 o'clock, in Miss
Thatcher's Class Room. • • • PHILOMATHEANS On the
evening of February 16th a very interesting calendar program was given by
the Philos. Many interesting and instructive talks were given on
noted people whose birthdays occur in February. It is interesting to note
how many of our great and good men have a February birthday. The talks on
days in February, whose significance in a religious way or otherwise
have been handed down to us, were very much enjoyed by all. After the
meeting refreshments were served by the officers of the Society. On March
2nd the following program was given: PROGRAM Music „ '. Roll
Call—Current Events Paper by Editor. Ruby Flowers Locals Miss Meek
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22 THE MESSENGER Calendar Miss Inez Gibson Philos not in School Miss
Hattie Mellish Jokes Mr. Boyd Original Poem Mr. Hanks Advertisements Mr.
Sheerwood Original Story, showing experiences in gettings advertisements
Miss Birney Music Mr. Whipple Critic's Report Miss Geneva Johnson There
will be an extemporaneous discussion on the Great Educational Influence of
Magazines. Our Philos, who show their great ability in such discussions,
may well be looked upon as the future editors of some of our more popular
magazines, in fact, wo have with us now, an editor of one of the most
popular monthlies in this part of the country—The Messenger.
• • • ALKASIAH NOTES. The regular quarterly election of
officers was held by the Al-kasiahs on February 9th. The following
officers were elected: President—Pearl Stanton.
Vice-President—Walborg Olson. Secretary—Olga Olson.
Consuls—Jennie Deichman, Mabel French. Treasurer—Jessie Jeans.
Art—Florence Plumb. Social—Eva Jorgensohn, Lucinda Bailey.
We have a good, strong corps of officers for our last quarter's
work, and we are planning to make it the best of our entire year's work.
On the evening of February 23rd, an interesting program was given which
consisted of a sketch of the lives and works of the following: Mrs. Ella
Flagg Young Victoria Thibet Mrs. Parkhurst and her Daughters Emily Dubuque
Vocal Solo Charlotte Busby Mrs. Bartlett Caroline Crane Bernice Kelly
Jane Adams Olga Olson Sophia Wright Jennie Deichman Piano Solo Florence
Eemley H. L. S. Enthusiasm is not entirely on the wane as will be shown
by the fact that a new Literary Society has recently been organized and
bids fair to do some very good work in the future.
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THE MESSENGER 23 They call themselves the H. L. S. Society (Hay's Literary
and Social Society), so named because Miss Hays suggested it in the first
place and has so kindly given her assistance whenever possible. Four
meetings have been held, two programs have been given and the members with
Miss Hays as chaperon, spent a very-delightful'evening at Mrs.
Deerwester's recital The officers are as follows: President—Miss
Mable McFadden. Vice-President—Miss Clara Roe.
Secretary-Treasurer—Bessie Day. Sergeant-at-Arms—Linnine
Nelson. EXCHANGES Lewistonian (Lewiston, Idaho)—Although small,
your paper contains much commendable material. Your editorial department
is weak. Kodak (Everett)—A mighty nifty cover design, but short on
jokes. Elemayhum (Tekoa, Wn.)—The Athletic Editor seems to have
monopolized your space. Regarding the Editor's comment on the significance
of the name of your periodical, we believe that, in time, you may justify
the application. A good start. Normal Record (Chico, Cal.)—One of
the best. A well-edited paper, neatly printed, excellent cuts, strong
debating department. Monroe Bugle (Monroe, Mich.)—Your story, "The
Old Man on the River,'' is great. The literary department seems strongest,
which is both right and proper. Your cover design is very common.
Good spirit. Whims (Broadway H. S., Seattle)—As usual, your cover
design is both nifty and unique. That poem on Abraham Lincoln is
excellent. Artistic combination of cuts and headings All in all, a fine
example of school journalism. Normal Pointer (Stevens Point,
Wis.)—You put out a very
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U THE MESSENGER good sheet. Literary department commendable; "Ballads of
the Faculty," superb; but headings very inartistic. College Breezes (St.
Peter, Minn.)—A splendid line of ads. Your business manager is a
hustler. Story entitled, "The Man of Hope" is well constructed. In
general, you are short on material, but strong in athletics.
• Visitor—"How many pigs have you, Pat?" Pat—"Shure,
an' I had nine and one other that ran around so much I couldn't count it
."—Ex. • Blinkman—"Don't touch me; you'll get shocked."
Winkum—"Why?" Blinkum—"My clothes are charged."—Ex.
• Leo (setting up in bed)—"Listen; I hear something!"
Joe—"Aw, lay down. It's nothing but the bed ticking."— Ex.
• First student—"What course are you going to finish in?"
Second Student—"In the course of time."—Ex. • In a
Massachusetts graveyard there is a stone bearing the inscription: "Here
lies Dentist Smith, filling his last cavity."— Ex. • First
Cannibal—"Our chief has hay fever." Second Cannibal—'' What
brought it on ?" First Cannibal—"He ate a grass widow."—Ex. V
V V St. Valentine, so fleet of wings, Sorrow to the mailman brings. For
on that day he earns his pay, Carrying memories of St. Valentine's Day. *
• * *•* ••• Sidney Johnson( in Sociology
class)—"I think it only takes two to form a social group." •
• • Odle's curls are very sweet, All the girls think they are
sweet. That is why each morn and night He curls them with great delight.
• • • Miss Schaefer (in P. C. Meth. Class)—"That
doesn't matter. You ean't make a man see anything, anyway." "Well—"
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THE MESSENGER 25 BASKET BALL New spirit has been created among the Basket
Ball Girls. Each team is making a final effort to work their pla.yers into
th-3 best condition for the preliminary games. The Seniors have been
strengthened by two new players, Miss Nord, one of the players from the
victorious Junior team of last year, and Miss Carlton, who helped win the
Kline Cup for the Juniors in 1909. With the two extra forces added to
their team the Seniors are looking forward to the results. There.hasn't
been any game opened to the School, only a few try-out games. One was held
on the afternoon of February 13, between the Seniors and Second years. The
Seniors were successful, winning by a score of 19 to 11. The
line-up: Seniors— —Second Years A. Abercrombie center A.
Hadeeu L. Carlton right forward E. Arnold G. Johnson left forward Mr. 0
'Keefe F. Remley right guard J. Nicol A. Nord left guard On the evening
of February 23, the second try-out game was played. This time the Seniors
met defeat at the hands of the Juniors. The score was 20 to 8. The
line-up: Seniors— —Juniors A. A. Abercrombie center A. Hadeen
E. Buchanan right forward E. Franklin G. Johnson left forward L. Nickol
F. Remley right guard Crossman, Clausen A. Nord „ left guard R.
Colton
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26 THE MESSENGER The first real game of the season is to be played between
the Seniors and Juniors, on Saturday evening of March 4. Both Classes are
planning to come out in all their colors and with all their yells and
songs to root for their side. The different teams have been picked and are
ready for the games. Don't miss these final games Come out and join one of
the Classes in their cheer. Y. M. C. A., 44; NORMAL, 40. On January 30
the Normal boys played their third game with the local Y. M. C. A., in the
Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. Our boys played in a sleepy sort of way the first
half and let the down town boys toss baskets at will. At the end of the
first half the score stood 12-25, the big end of it belonging to the Y. M.
Our fellows rallied in the second half and began to show their real
class. Their floor work was excellent and the shooting was good. They were
not able to overcome the big lead of the other team, however. The Normal
lined up as follows: Forwards, Carver and Lord; center, White;
guards, Fritz and Tucker. • P. S. XL, 25; B. S. N. S., 32. On
Friday, February 3, our boys lined up against the Puget Sound University
team in the big gymnasium of that school. The Tacoma quintet had won every
game played thus far, and expected to take our scalps. The game was
fast, clean and well-played. The fouls were few. Though the City of
Destiny bunch played splendid ball, our fellows went them one better and
finished up with more points. Jess "White, our crack center, starred for
the Normal, and came out with twenty points to his credit. The Normal
line-up: Forwards, Carver and Lord; center. White; guards, Fritz and
Tucker.
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THE MESSENGER 27 TACOMA Y. M. C. A., 40; NORMAL, 26. The following
evening, Feb. 4. the Normal played the Tacoma Y. M. C. A. on the latter's
floor. The boys were playing out of their class, and were all in from the
previous night. The Tacoma fellows had no easy walk-over even at this. The
game was rough and fouling frequent. • LYNDEN, 8, NORMAL SECOND
TEAM, 33. While the Normal first team was making itself famous in
Tacoma, the second team was doing things at home. The feeble-five
from Lynden High chanced to be the victims. Because the. score was so
lop-sided was no credit to the locals. Their attempts at passing were
laughable and their shooting was little better. The boys from the Gem City
had apparent^ never seen a basket-ball before and spent most of their lime
standing in the corners gazing at that unfamiliar object with awe
and admiration. The Normal line-up: forwards. Heath and Johns; center.
Odle; guards, Copenhaver and Becker. • P. S. U., 30; NORMAL, 37.
On February 11, the P. S. U. team came to Bellingham to play us a return
game. The up-Sound bunch had been practising steadily and expected to win
back their lost honors. The game was played before a large and
enthusiastic crowd in the Normal gymnasium. Case, the Tacoma center, did
pretty floor work and fancy basket-tossing for that aggregation,
making five field baskets in the first half. AVhite played
noticeably good ball for the Normal. The line-up:
Bellingham— —Tacoma Carver forward Graham Lord forward Blair
White center Case Tucker guard Servib Fritz guard Max
Referee—Riley. • LYNDEN, 19; NORMAL SECOND TEAM, 17. On
February 18, the B. S. N. S. played a return game with Lynden. The Lynden
boys had evidently made the acquaintance of basket-ball in the meantime,
as they showed up much better in
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28 THE MESSENGER this game, and gave the over-confident Second Team a
much-needed chastising. The Normal boys say that the place where they did
win out was at the Home Dining Room, where they partook of two
"squares." They fairly made the Lyndenites gasp at their ability to
consume good "eats." The Normal line-up: Forwards, Heath and Vandermei;
center, Odle; guards, Eogers and Copenhaver. Miss W. 0.—"Who
was the first man to use the inductive method?" Mr. D.—"Why, his
name was Adam," • Mr. Bever (in Sociology)—"Boats tend to go
up the rivers instead of overland." • Mr. Eply (in
Geog.)—"If you get puzzled about the seasons just pick up a globe
like this and carry it around the sun.'' • Mr. Phil—"Miss F.,
how much more water could you put in a cloth if it were saturated?" Miss
F.—"As much as it would hold." • Mr. Bever—"What
products did the early colonists raise for export?" Miss Drake—''
Tobacco, negroes and pumpkins.'' • Miss A—"Locke was a man
whom religion seemed to agree with." • Mr. Hanks (translating in
Eng. VII)—"And she had an ambling nag hanging around her
neck." • One of Prof. Patchin's Bright Scholars—"A cyclone
blew a
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THE MESSENGER 29 two-inch stick through a five-inch hose, and stuck out
six inches on the other side. Miss Hillis (in Eng. II.)—"The rumor
(roomer) spread as it flew from house to house." Miss Shafer (to girls in
Gym.)—"How do soldiers march? 1 want you to march like soldiers. You
march just like a woman going around the street dragging a kid with each
hand." • Miss Tatcher (in Music I.)—"You people would be good
to take up claims if you could stick to the claims as good as you do to a
note when you get it." • Mr. Davis requests Mr. Hanks not to try to
implicate him when he is caught in the act of carrying off the girls'
coats from the Dorm." • • • WANT COLUMN.
Wanted—A pound of sandless sugar to put in my shoes to coax down my
trousers.—Claudie C. Wanted—A four-pronged anchor or a hobble
skirt for the protection of my friends when I take one of my " period
"-ical flights.^-Geneva J. Wanted—Some one to keep an official
records of the '' ands'' I use when speechifying.—Frankie W.
Wanted—I will give a Lincoln penny to any one who Avill give me
pointers on raising a rough house, as I have exhausted my capabilities in
that direction.—Grace Bas m. Wanted—Information where I can
secure the most bottles of anti-fat for the least money.—Lillian B
y. Wanted—Some one to volunteer to guard my gamp and galoshes
while I attend Classes.—Walton Muck. Wanted—A partner to teach
swimming lessons at Lake Pad-den as my failing health prevents me from
continuing my duties as instructor.—Helen F—b—n.
Wanted—A perennial perfume eradicator, warranted to kill bright
colors.—Prof. Eply. Wanted.—A pair of non-detachable,
non-stretchable apron strings to keep Claudie from conversing with
Dimple—Eva P—. Wanted.—A piece of soft chamois to clean
my spectacles.— Florence B s. Wanted.—Money to buy a pitch
pipe so I can lead the choir at 431 High.—Laura G—h—m.
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30 THE MESSENGER Notice.—No trespassing in Assembly Hall while WE
are studying.—L. N. and N. A. Wanted.—An extra mail delivery
to Edens Hall so I can have three letters a day from "Ed," instead of
two.—Myrtle E. Wanted.—Permission to talk any old day without
interruption as long as I want.—Cyrus the Great.
Notice.—I will, for suitable compensation, accept a position as
understudy to "Fazzer" when "fatigued."—Helen F h. Wanted.—A
committee to secure a second quartet of girls as a agreeable as those I
escorted to the last dance.—Vernon T. Wanted—A guide to lead
me to the Gym, as I have not been able to locate it this
semester.—Henry Buckline. Wanted.—An automatic "pome" and joke
constructor with kaleidoscopic changes for The Messenger.—0. E.
• • • AUDITORIUM. On the morning of February 10th, one
of Scotland's true sons, Rev. Macartney of our city, took his audience on
a thousand-mile tour by bicycle thru the glens, castles, mountains, to the
lochs and braes of "bonny Scotland." With him we stood at Gladstone's
grave; heard the martial tramp of the Highlanders and the shrill bagpipes
blow; sat in the old churches; and at length again on wheel, wended our
way along zig zag paths and over rugged country roads. Refreshed from the
journey, landing once more with happy hearts on America's soil. The bells
of Tuesday morning, February 21, summoned all a quarter of an hour early
to Assembly, where we were met by Miss Kawai, a Japanese teacher and Y. W.
C. A. worker. Miss Kawai came to America eleven years ago as a student of
Bryn Mawr College, from which she graduated and returned to Japan to
take up the work as teacher in Tokio and religious worker. The past year
she has spent in traveling in Europe and America, attending
conferences and visiting schools. She soon sails for home. Miss
Kawai appeared dressed in her native attire and in her quaint but
graphic manner pictured Tokio in its religious educational work. In
Tokio, a city of 2,000,000 of people, there are 25,000 girls alone
attending institutions of higher learning. To give you some idea of
the number of schools, there are fifty Normals in Japan, one in each
province; and in Tokio sixty-five schools for girls. During the six years
of compulsory education, ninety-eight per cent of the boys are in
attendance, and ninety-five per cent, of the girls. And besides the
Japanese boys and girls and men and women, many Chinese, Koreans, Siamese
and Hindus come here to go to
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THE MESSENGER 31 school. At present, however, the Universities are closed
for women. On Tuesday evening Miss Kawai spoke to a large number at
the city Y. W. C. A. rooms, on the work being done in Japan along that
line. • • • MR, HUBBARD LECTURES IN NORMAL AUDITORIUM.
The lecture by W. L. Hubbard, former musical editor of the Chicago
Tribune, gave great pleasure to a large and appreciative audience. Mr.
Hubbard speaks in a conversational tone and from the start takes his
hearers into his confidence while he discusses music matters in a way that
is perfectly comprehensive to any member of his audience. He asked his
audience to be honest with themselves for nothing is gained by pretending
to enjoy music that suggests nothing to the listener. The charm of music
lies in its power of suggestion. A song is primarily a poem and so loses
much if the words are not understood. For this reason an American
audience should demand that both grand opera and other vocal music be
rendered in the English language. He told some amusing instances where
singers had taken advantage of the fact that their audiences did not
understand the language that they were using, to inject some entirely
irrelevant matter. At the close of his lecture, Mr. Hubbard introduced Mr.
Bergen, a singer, and Mr. Campbell, a pianist, who illustrated some
of the points he had made. These two artists greatly delighted their
audience. Mr. Bergen has a fine baritone voice, and a gracious
personality. He sang a variety of selections, both lyric and dramatic,
which Avere the more enjoyed because of the word of explanation given by
Mr. Hubbard. His rendering of the prologue from "II Pagliacci" was
especially fine, while his interpretation of "Annie Laurie"
completely captivated his audience. Mr. Hubbard and his associates may be
sure of a hearty welcome if they should come to Bellingham again. LUCY S.
NORTON. • • • On Monday evening, February 5, "Captain
Eli" gave a lecture under the auspices of the Students' Association
to a well-filled house. He told in a very entertaining way some of his
experiences on a whaling vessel, where he spent the greater part of
his life. He had with him several implements that were used in whaling.
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32 THE MESSENGER Virginia Mathes, Violinist, Normal Auditorium, Monday
morning, February 13, 1911, 10 A. M. Theme with var Papini Eeverie Gilis
Little Rogue Eberhardt Bercense Bloch Fairy Tale : Wier Miss Virginia,
in her year's work under Prof. Stark, shows decided talent. Much credit is
due both pupil and teacher. Her rendition of "Reverie" and "Fairy Tale"
was especially fine. • • • A rare treat was given the
Students in the Auditorium on Friday morning. There was music by Mrs.
Stewart of Seattle, after which Miss Springer spoke in the '' Passion
Play.'' It was, as she told us, her good fortune to visit the little city
in Switzerland where once in ten years this tragedy is played. Miss
Springer paints beautiful word pictures and she lead us in
imagination through the play from the Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem to
the last scene on the Mount of Transfiguration and the Ascension. We, as
a body, are thankful to have these words from one who has seen the play
and appreciate her kindness in giving us all the glimpse of that which
most of us may never be able to see ourselves. • • gt;
• An unusually enthusiastic audience greeted Mrs. Deerwester in
song recital, Saturday evening, in the Auditorium. Mrs. Deer-wester,
assisted by Miss Clark, on the piano, gave one of the most delightful
musicals heard at the Normal this season. While every number Mrs.
Deerwester rendered was thoroughly enjoyed, perhaps the most
pleasing were, "The Erl King," and the last four, "Daisies," "His
Lullaby," "Irish Love Song," and "Charity." Miss Clark showed marked
ability and especially delighted the audience with her selection from ''
The Peer Gynt Suite.'' Considering Mrs. Deerwester's popularity among the
Students it had been decided to have the "Saturday Evening College
Night"; different Classes and Organizations each coming in a body. The
most coming in any one body was to receive a prize and the choice of
seats. The Boys' Debating Club won each prize. Some of them won two
"prizes," for more than one hundred per cent, of their number were
present. The boys entered the room wearing their colors, singing, giving
their yells and each one bringing with him the lady of his choice. But if
the debaters thought they had all of the boys of the School they were
mistaken. Hardly had that august Society been
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THE MESSENGER 33 seated when singing was heard and lo! the handsomest
bunch of boys and girls from the Senior Class, led by their courageous
President and Treasurer, carrying the banner of the Debating Club, marched
around the room and to their seats. They carried pennants and mascots made
of their Class Colors. Even though the Debaters, with their many charms,
their handsome faces, their winning ways and irreproachable gallantry had
tempted many of our lovely Senior maidens from their right and proper
places—the Seniors came fifty strong, greeted by enthusiastic cheers
from the audience. I had thought that the men had become clean-shaven
again— that only one, and he of the Faculty,—was bold enough
to wear a moustache; but these Senior boys were long as to hirsute
ap-pendanges. True, some outsiders may have slipped in. The Count Less,
high hat, goatee and all, was there with Miss Gwendolyn Kellet, and
she, in spite of our noble Debaters, was the envy of many girls in the
room. Then, too, I spied Mr. Patchin with a most demure little maiden. As
we all know, he is a brave man, and when the prize was offered he rushed
upon the platform in spite of Mr. Hanks' glassy glares. Mr. Abercrombie, a
loyal member of the Class, was a close second, and many others,
among them Mr. L. Bailey, Mr. G. Johnson, and the handsome Mr. French,
wera ready to go to their assistance, did the prize prove too heavy for
them to carry. But when they saw Mr. Hanks' dejected, crestfallen
looks, they withdrew as gentlemen should, and allowed the Debaters to
carry away the honors. The Juniors? Why, yes; they were there. Where? Why,
• somewhere. I'm no judge of location if I hear only a slight
sound. • • • "You ignoramus, why do you say, ' I seen
him?' " "What should I say?" "Why, say, ' I have saw him,' and have some
style about you."—Ex. • Norine C. and Mr. Degross are
mutually agreed that good things are usually found in small packages.
• "Why do you take so much interest in French literature?"
"Because," replied Mrs. Cumrox, "there are so many French authors you can
claim to have read without being expected to discuss them in polite
society."—Washington Star. • Little George—"0 mother, I
made a fine swap with one of the fellows who goes to school. I've traded
my mouth-organ for a spelling paper marked a hundred!"
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BELLINQHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop
Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROEDBR, Prest. P. P. HANDSCHT,
Cashier WK, O. BROWN, Vice-Preat. H. P. JUKES, Aaat.Caahier The
Bellingham National Bank BBLLINSHAM, (OASHINOTON OAPITAL STOGKlAND
SURPLUS 9260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent
service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY
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ADVERTISEMENTS niBilDHSB^v For.« p , a i n ' Practical / Training in
the essentials ^ k o f business success, the Bel- P^'lingham Business
College has "^- nn nppr either east or west. B U S I N K S p
CZUUl^¥lUh no peer There's a reason—sound courses, thorough
methods, successful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive
People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT
MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M
858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham
Washington Lecture Course °f 191° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY,
APRIL 15 CHAMP CLARK, May 3 SEASON TICKET $1.75 - SINGLE TICKET 7So
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ADVERTISEMENTS \t otr\ ml\ * SHAW'S is the Pl a c e for P0ST CARDS.
*VfCl*HCUl Vf r ^ u io c a i views and the largest and finest line of Post
Cards in Bellingham. lc. each instead of 2 for 5c. Shaw's Bargain Store
Co. 1319 Commercial Street - - On the way to the Postoffice THE FAMOUS
SHOE HOUSE Agents for Sorosis A shoe that satisfies your pride at a price
that doesn't hurt your purse. $ 3 . 5 0 $ 4 . 0 0 The Famous Shoe House
R. R. Ave. andHoiiysts. SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries,
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day 1021 Elk
Street .' .' .* Both Phones 217 I t matters not particularly what other
eats you have at your "feed," if you have the Royal Dairy Ice Cream. We
have all Creamery Suppiles : : • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO.
M46 - - - - - A 746
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ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail SHEliF flHD
HEAVY flA$DWA!?E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington
YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND
STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main
884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S "TAKE: N O T I CE
MONTGOMERY'S I s tlcje p l a e e to btiy yoCir Fdel OP get yoGr Tr
lt;ir;k;s batiled • • PHONES 125 1417 R. R. Ave
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ADVERTISEMENTS WO L, L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209
West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : :
Premises Columbia Bakery TRY OUR PIES AND CAKES The Best Pastry in Town
Cream Puffs a specialty on Saturday 25c. per doz. "Cleanliness and
Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While
attending -^ N * C X. We teach Pitman. the Normal ar- f *^f \ # , / v ~ ^
- ^ \ —^•"v Graham and Gregg range with us to f y\ I / '
— / / \ \ Shorthand, Office take a course in \ ^ ^ 1^^' lb£/s
^* f **-) s*/^\ *f 1 P r a c t i c e , Book- Shorthand, Type- —(
jy7/\£/Jr -/J/rr'jrsl/M Ik e ePi n 8 a n d F*ne writing, Bookkeep- \
-~^ /^jc'C^C^ii/ S £{_S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship Send for
Catalogue N^_ ^ S Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the
Northwest Wesferr) Qaie^ 5 b o e Phone Main 515 l y € p ^ l P W O F
J ^ S 205 Chestnut Street Between Elk and Railroad Avenue E. H. Stokes
Lad}' Assistant Telephones Main 254 .' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN
UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street
Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE,
Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome
Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main
2532—A 646
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ADVERTISEMENTS w h = « Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED
IN 1 8 95 /F h=* WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING
FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY l \ EXPRESS and DRAYING » =
BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE.
BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. J) 4 W. B. LARSON, Manager
1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 J
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ADVERTISEMENTS, R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans
Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Bellingham . . . . . . .
Washington H. I,. MUNRO K. N. HASKBM. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning,
Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM,
WASHINGTON 3 F» E C I A U T^e Little Student Photos SOc. F gt;EF*
DOZ. Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS
OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 126y2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071-M
989 Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. The Best in Printing, Engraving
and Fine Stationery .' .' .' .' A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU 1205 Elk
Street, corner Chestnut .• .• Daylight Building
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10 11 SUMMER SESSION STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Beilingham, Washington Jane
12—Six Weeks—July 2\ Work will be offered in (a) Reviews in
Common Branches (b) Advanced Academic Subjects (c) Professional Subjects
(d) Practice Teaching (e) Industrial Lines, such as Drawing, Manual
Training, Cooking, Sewing, etc. EXPENSES Library Fee for Summer Session
$6, (one-half refunded). Board and Room in Edens Hall $4 per week. Meals
alone, $2.75 per week. Rooms furnished for light housekeeping may
be rented near the school for $1.25 to $1.50 per week OPPORTUNITIES (1)
To Review for Examination ' (2) To Renew Second Grade Certificates
(3) To Work for Credits toward Graduation (4) To take Special work in
Elective Subjects Literature Free E. T. MATHES, Principal
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For Style, Quality and Satisfaction GO TO KAUFMAN BROS. You will always
find here the latest and newest Suits, Coats, Hats, and Ready-to-Wear
Apparel. We prefer to be modest, but are absolutely safe in stating that
many city stores, much larger than our9 can not offer the choice of
merchandise at the prices we do : : : : : : : People Like Our Way of
Doing Business because the best is none too good for our customers.
Sincerity in advertising, loyalty to all patrons, true to all
statements, place this store abreast and in the front row with the best
mercantile establishments on the Pacific Coast, and we are proud of it
New Spring Coats—New Spring Suits—New Spring Hats 9.50 to
30.00 12.50 to 37.50 5.00 and up You are always welcome here,
whether you purchase or not. Make this store your headquarters when
down town. Every accommodation in the store at your command. : : :.
#££% KAUFMAN BROS, zoew..HOLLYPPPPP