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Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 1
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The ssenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State
Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 NO. 18
MIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIII Announcements Tuesday, 4:10—Y. W. C. A.
military party. Fob. 19, at 4:10, see Mr. Bond's awkward squad
drill in the big gym. There will be a meeting of the Seattle club on
Thursday morning immediately after assembly for a few minutes. Bring your
dues and an idea written on a piece of paper for the improvement of the
club. Without these two things we can do nothing. The proceeds of the
Thespian play of this year will be given over to some worthy cause in
connection with the war. Nothing more than this is known at present. The
exact benefit to which it will be given has not as yet been decided.
MILITARY PARTY Tuesday. Feb. 19, at 4:10, in the bio gym, the' Y. W. C.
A. girls will entertain the student body and faculty in honor of
the new students, at a military party. Watch the bulletin board for the
poster and sign your name and the division in which you wish to serve.
Everybody save the date and come prepared to have a good time. ATTENTION
Arthur Waldwyn Evans, the Welsh wit, and humorist, scheduled for our
ly-ceum course on Monday evening. Feb. 18, will be a treat that none of
us can afford to miss. He treats a deeply serious subject with the
light fascinating touch of an artist and holds the audience with
intoxicating merriment throughout the evening. It takes essentially the
hand of a master to tell "What America Means to Me" in a time like
the present and at the same time keep the audience amused. Mr. Evans'
former success is enough recommendation but for those who ask more we
might say that he is a relative of David Lloyd George, the British
Premier; is widely travelled and thoroughly familiar with political
conditions the world over. NEW WAR BOOKS IN LIBRARY The library has just
received a few of the very intresting list of war books which it has
ordered. They may be found ready for circulation, on display at the main
charging desk. Following is the list: Abbot—Turkey, Greece and the
Great Powers. : Atherton—Living Present. : Brandos—World at
War. Collins—How to Fly. Doyel—History of the Great War
1914-15. Epler—Life of Clara Barton. Gibbs—Battles of the
Somme. Gerard—My Four Years in Germany. Kipling—Sea Warfare.
Locke—Red Planet. Levine—Russian Revolution.
Mokveld—German Fury in Belgium. Wells—Italy, France and
Britain at War. Wells—Mr. Britling Sees it Through. . MILLER
RECEIVES I R E PRAISE FOR BOOK The following article was taken from the
"New England Journal of Education," Boston. Jan. 17: "Education for
the Needs of Life," by Irving E. Miller, Ph. D. "Through clear statements
of clarified thinking along lines of real needs of the child .youth
and adult life, the author is helpfully informing, intelligently,
suggestive and inspiringly intensive. No one can carefully study
'Education for the Needs of Life" without having a broader vision of
the mission and message of the teacher. It is a book which
guarantees success through teaching and the vitalization of learning on
the part of reader or student." KLIPSUN CONTEST PRIZES The Board of
Control has voted to offer alluring prizes for the best
contributions to the Literary Dopartm„n lt; of this year's
Klipsun. For the best short story $10.00 will be given ;for the second
best, $5.00. Other prizes are: Best essay on a current topic.
$5.00. second best, $2.50: best poem, $5.00, second best, $2.50. The
judges chosen for the contest are Mr. Glenn Hughes. Miss Mabel Zoc
Wilson, and Miss Georgia Springer. Other details regarding the
length of manuscripts and the time limit for their being handed in will
be announced within a short time. In the meantime, the Literary
Editor, Mr. Frisk, is anxious that a larger number of contributions should
be commenced. S NEXT WEEK "Education for the Needs of Life" is the
title of Dr. I. E. Miller's new book. This is also the theme of the Second
Rural Life Conference which will be held the evening of March 20th,
continuing through the 21st and 22nd. The program which is being
prepared at considerable effort will be sent out in the near future. It
consists of new films and no long waits. Every seat should be occupied
before the lights are turned out for the first reel. Come for the
beginning act and stay until the choir sings, "Hallelujah 'tis done."
Lunch will be served at the building between scenes so there will be
nothing missed by delayed jitneys, or by waits for the goose to be served
when it had not been caught. Side shows will be conducted during the
time the big tent is dark. One will admit the business man who wants to
learn what psychology has to do with the price of foodstuff. Another will
tell how to secure hard-tack in our own back yard, not at the front. A
third will tell how to knit a sock that could be used either for a mitt
or a helmet. (Continued on Page Eight) . STEINER'S LECTUR! IAL INTEREST
A large and appreciative audience listened to the lecture by Dr.
Edward A. Steincr on January Sth. He brought us an inspiring message, his
subject being, "The Challenge of American Spirit.'" "There are others to
be blamed for starting the war," said Dr. Steincr. "Peace canont come too
soon, and as to what will happen when the war does end. no one knows. The
future is a sealed book. "Most reluctantly this nation entered the war
after closely watching the trend of affairs, and out of a peaceful people
has come one of the most remarkable armies of the period. Neverbefore has
there been a cleaner, braver, finer set of men in the cantonments under
the stars and stripes, than there is today. This nation is a more unified
and well moulded structure than can be found among the other nations. For
example, the Germans are hammered together an-1 not moulded. The United
States is politically united and even the one-third of our
population are of foreign blood, yet we are trying to make a people out
of many nationalities. The determining fin-tor if one is an American is
not that lie was born here, but born again after coming here. It is
spirit rather than blood. "The two factors which make a nation
hold its people, are its language and its history. This country is
destined to be an English-speaking nation. It has remained triumphant,
and has crept into the speech of the foreigners. "America is a history of
people—not of kings and dynasties." Dr. Steiner paid high tribute
to Washington. Lincoln, Roosevelt. Taft. Byron, Wilson and other
Americans and he said that the people arc as ready to thrill at the sight
of the Stars and Stripes as they ever were. L LIFE CLUB So many are
asking of the schools of the state, that plans be worked out in harmony
with the country's needs. This, in brief, is the plan proposed by the
Rural Life Conference which will be held in the Normal School, Bellingham,
Wash,. March 20-21-22. Sections will be arranged in which definite,
practical relations will be discussed. The business man will discuss
Education in Business. Educational Methods in Religion will have a place;
war cooking and war sewing will be demonstrated; in short, every phase of
the needs of the country will be on the program. Supt. Ethel Everett of
Whatcom County, has decided to have all of her teachers present for the
full time. At least two other counties will assist by having part or all
of their teachers here. A STORY THAT THE CENSOR 1 NOT SEE There has
always been a ieeling that the fields are greener far away—and we
never recognize the geniuses with whom we come in contact da/ by day.
Clever students of human nature sometimes keep their discoveries hidden
from view and pursue their daily work on equal footing with the most
commonplace. I have before me a widely circulated eastern magazine,
with a very strong article entitled, "Home and School," written by
Professu gt;- O'Shea of the University of Wisconsin and when I had
finished reading it, I turned the pige* and my eyes fell upon this
title, "Her Eldest Son," a short story, fully illustrated, beautifully
written, and charmingly told by our own Olive Edens. I knew this would
interest the students, and I knew also that Miss Edens is literary critic
for the Messenger, and again I know if she sees this article that
it would come to an untimely end in the waste basket, so I am
taking a chance and putting one over on Miss Edens by handing it in
without her criticism. On Lincoln's birthday the Junior Red Cross
campaign began with a program in the assembly. The campaign will be waged
for the next ten days, ending with Washington's birthday, and it is hoped
that during this time many ?ie\v members will be added to the
organization and greater interest shown in it.J. work. In the past
week the. grammar grade girls, with the aid of a few Normal girls,
have completed four little dresses for Belgian children. CHORAL CLUB
CONCERT Mrs. Thatcher gave another one of her creditable concents Friday
evening. It was especially good in that it was such an unusual program,
being made up of old negro songs and patriotic songs. The program
follows: Sing We and Chant it Harris Choral Club Duet—0 Wert Thou
in the Cold Blast Mendelssohn Edith Hendrickson, Alberta Getsman Group
of Old Songs Choral Club Piano solo—Nocturne, Op. 27, No. 2 ..
Chopin Marie Broulette Quartet—A Dusky Lullaby Gilberte Misses
McAbee, Dick, Getsman, Foss The Dusk Witch (A Dusky Lullaby).. Ambrose
Choral Club Sandman a Comin' Dvorak Semi-Chorus, Amy Cleary, Soloist
Solo—Flag Song ..." De Koven Nellie Dick Patriotic songs Choral
Club Marion Simonton, Soloist For the Flag and America Dennee Choral
Club America. Miss Drake reports that the new cadets at Everett
are entering heartily into their teaching and are doing splendidly.
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2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 THEATRE TICKETS i
Tuesday, the 12th of February, tlie birth date of our country's most
beloved man, Abraham Lincoln, was commemorated by a very
emotional program during the assembly period at 8:50. President
Nash's opening words were of appalling and dreadful import. The morning
papers had stated the opinion of one Mr. Russell, American envoy to
Russia, concerning the probable supremacy of Germany's arms as a
result of the Bolsheviki treaty with that country. Dr. Nash
admitted the seriousness of the conditions in regard to the safety of
Democracy and Democracy's Allies. But he also affirmed his optimism,
saying that the United States will win, she must win! But oh! the
need of the help of even the least of us who live under the Stars and
Stripes. Our first duty is to keep up courage and hope in the breasts of
our soldiers—a thing that lies in the power of us all. These few
words served as an introduction to the talk of Mr. Short, a
resident of Bellingham, a patriot seeking ways to help the "boys."
After a brief discussion of our soldiers' need of relaxation from
their hours of toil, and what this recreation means to them, he gave to
us a tangible means of bringing to the camps a little of innocent cheer.
All Yankees are lovers of the modern "movie"—the place where one may
go and live many lives in many countries, and forget the narrow confines
of daily labor. The theatrical managers of tlu country have done their
"bit" in cou- Jewelers to THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRADE Next to First
National Bank EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING Glass Pins and Jewelry
Made to Order Our Specialty SANITARY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS
FISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street W. A. HALL Fruit, Confectionery, Etc.
Newsdealer Phone 1801. 1315 Dock structing show houses not only in the
camps at home, but in those of stricken Europe as well, even if the only
shelter of the camera consists of a torn tent flap. He held up before the
students tiny books which contained twenty different worldly careers,
twenty different experiences of human lives, twenty different
meanings, joys and sorrows. He offered these for sale at the small
price of $1.00 which will help America in her crisis to avert the
onslaught of the bloody, vicious Hun. Our dollar will send these twenty
shows as messengers of love and cheer to those who long for them so much.
We know that Mr. Short's endeavors will not be fruitless. Mr. Short was
followed by Rev. Duncan McPhail of the Baptist church oi this city,
who gave a very appropriate and original speech on Lincoln and his work
for humanity. His opening word?, full of promise, hope and truth, were,
"In the New Testament we find that a man was sent from God whose name was
John." He went on to say that that has been God's great gift to mankind
all through the ages; every generation or so he sends a man of Godlike
principles to emancipate and bring the people to a little
higher civilization and intellectual progression. In the time of
the Dark Plague of Uncle Sam, a man of God appeared whose name was
Abraham Lincoln. The anecdotes of his honesty are so well
known, that Rev. McPhail did not think it necessary to say any more
than, "The proverb is true in all instances; 'honesty is the best
policy !' " He then described Lincoln's industry, in words
which led us to recognize the stupendous blessing Lincoln's words
portended, when he said, upon seeing the slaves, "If ever, by the help of
God, I am able to strike a blow against this nefarious practice. I will do
so and do it hard." He was shocked at the suggestive fact that these poor
creatures were able to sing and be jolly amidst their degredation;
that they had become as dumb brutes satisfied- with brute treatment.
Well, by the help of God he did strike a blow and one that, resounded and
echoed through the world. His common sense showed most plainly in
his knowledge and treatment of human nature—his tactful intuition in
the use of his tongue. When asked at one time his opinion of Sheridan,-
his words were, "Sheridan, Oh! Sheridan! Well, I will tell you what I
think of him. He is one of these men with long arms and short legs who is
able to scratch his shins without stooping. That's what I think of
Sheridan." What meaning his empty words conveyed! His mercy is the
quality which healed the nation's wounds and refined the nation's
people. Rev. McPhail's quoting of Portia's famous "Mercy Speech,"
never came in more apportunely. His faith was strong and true. When
discussing the surety of God's being on the side of the North, he
replied, in his great, gentle voice, "It does not worry me if God is on
our side; the supreme question is whether we are on God's side." The
Double Quartet report that they have had delightful times at the various
places where they have sung. Last Saturday they had an especially
enjoyable evening at Laurel, while on Tuesday they were at Eureka. Ella
Wilken and Heloise Eggers look rather lonesome without their chafing
dishes. Girls, you may see them in Mrs. Powell's roo.n once a month.
Have you seen the new "COLLEGE," "CAVALIER" AND "ARMY" SHOES FOR LADIES
at the Walk-Over Boot Shop 213 East Holly Street FOR EIGHT YEARS e CAVE
Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM Community
Silverware, Pyrex Glass Baking Dishes, Universal Perculators, Chafing
Dishes, Electric Irons, Electric Grills, Electric Hair Driers and Heating
Pads MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY NEW PATRIOTIC STATIONERY Khaki and White E.
T. MATHES BOOK CO. Miss Anne Johnson is teaching ali grades in Blyn.
Wash., filling the position vacated by Miss Lyda Nichols. Miss
Helena Willett, whose home is in Portland, is teaching in Salem. Miss
Elizabeth Moore has accepted a position in Astoria, her home town. Miss
Helen Brown, a cadet of the first quarter, is teaching in Everett. Miss
Mamie Iteinstedt of Bothel has accepted a position in Everett. Mr. Harold
Rodolph "writes from the University of Washington that he enjoys
his work and is very busy. THE EXCHANGE A LIVE WIRE Have you seen the
"Exchange?" It is a little paper published right here in our print shop
in the interest of commercial work, home economies, rural school
and industrial arts education. Mr. Scudder, the editor, says he is only
the middle man for the exchange of ideas, and is encouraging the teachers
now in the field to tell through the paper how they are solving their
problems. Besides this valuable correspondence the paper contains
valuable manual training projects with diagrams for making, and
other interesting features. the program of the Canadian Club last Friday
evening. Margaret Burnhatn Several of the students took part in gave a
vocal solo, Hazel Huntsberger a reading, and Willard Yerkes a cornet
solo. They had a good time and believe that their services were-
appreciated as thev were asked to come again. Harry Dawson First Class
Chop House Open Night and Day 1309 Dock Phone 1880 We want your trade
solely on the merits of our goods. Byron's Grocery 214 E. Holly Street,
Alaska Bldg. Phone 426 DR. C. A. SHORT DENTIST Tel. 2264 South
Bellingham AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY Buy Them by the Box
Stenvig's Grocery PHONE 1829
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 3 Organizations ALKISAIH
NEWS At the last meeting of the Alkisiah club the following program was
given: Parliamentary drill Miss Baker Work of the Women's Service League
Miss Springer A Paper on the Women's Clubs Miss Coates Reading of
Service Poems. .Miss Swartz Folk Dancing Marcella Swietzer On the same
evening, the new officer* were installed, as follows:
President—Maud Manley. Vice-President—Lillian Anderson.
Secretary—Georgiana Springer. Treasurer—Catherine Fiefield.
Program committee—Marian Johnson, Miss Coates, Miss Hannon.
Reporter for Klipsun—Catherine Fie-field. Reporter for
Messenger—Lillian Anderson. Miss Edith Henrickson was chosen
as chairman of the committee to plan the initiation to be be given next
Thursday evening. RURAL LIFE " A club that is successfully training its
members for future teachers, in more lines than one, especially
parliamentary drill, is our Rural Life club. After our sectional meetings
on Thursday, Feb. 7, we adjourned to the main assembly room for our
business meeting and program, where a delightful evening was
enjoyed. In the absence of Rudie Oltman, who has enlisted in the navy, we
elected Myrle Onstine chairman of the membership committee, and
Herbert Davis as vice-president of the club. Mr. Klemme, who has been
away on extension work, was given a hearty welcome back into the
club. He gave us a most stirring talk on the requirements of the rural
school teacher. Miss Keeler then told us, in a very clever and
interesting way, the history of our club gavel. The gavel was then
presented to the president by Lael Eas-terbrooks. This being "Lincoln
night" in our club, an especially good program was given: Some
interesting incidents of Lincoln's life—Ruth Swartz. What we owe to
Abraham Lincoln- Margaret Murray. FOR SEATTLEITES ONLY Act. I.
Bellingham. Scene—Normal school. Halls, classrooms, groups of
intelligent, superior-looking people around mumbling to themselves the
following: "We are from Seattle, but if you value your life don't tell
anybody. We are ashamed of it and have succeeded Glasses, once the sign
of age, are now the sign of good sense. If you cannot study with eye
comfort the sooner you consult Woll the better. 205 West Hollv Street.
splendidly in keeping the awful fact almost universally unknown
since September. We must admit we did thaw out once for College
Club night bur, hurried right back under cover." The year will soon be
over now and if we can only keep up our past record and if our
rubber-soled shoes don't wear out, we will be able to pat ourselves on the
back, draw a big sigh of relief, as we stealthily step on the night boat
and say, "Thank goodness! • a whole year at the Normal and nobody
knows where we're from!" And then we will put our hands into our pockets
and with miserly joy take out the quarter that we saved the last
semester. We will look at it. turn it over and over, bite it maybe, and
say to ourselves nobly, but perchance a little sadly, "You little
quarter—my dues for last semester, it was you who made the Seattle
club' die, it was you, with my help^ who made it the worst club in school
when it ought to have been the biggest and best; we are pretty poor
little boosters, you and I." We shall think what we might have done, the
friends we might have made—had we had the interest we ought to have
had in our club. THESPIANS MEET A rare treat was given the Thespians at
their last meeting when Miss Eden.s delightfully told of some of the
theatres and plays she had seen while in England and France. The
following officers were elected: President—Johnny Miller.
Vice-President—Marie Armstrong. Secretary—Myrtle Pugsley.
Treasurer—Rainhardt Hanson. Sergeant-at-Arms—Paul Washke.
Messenger Reporter—Helen Upper. WEIR INN Mabel Trafton spent the
week end at her home in Anacortes. Emmet Tupper is visiting his wife,
who is attending Normal. Mr. Tupper leaves the latter part of the week for
Mare Island, California. Josephine Nelson made a business trip to
Seattle on Saturday. Stella Brenton of Blaine spent th.* week end with
her sister, Fern Frenton, of Weir Inn. Fern Brenton. entertained Marian
Chisholm at dinner on Thursday even- 717-719-721 INDIAN STREET Miss Muir
of Lynden spent Saturday and Sunday with Edna Bradley of 717 High street.
Carl Smith of Camp Lewis spent a few days recently visiting his sisters,
Mary and Elizabeth Smith, and Tillie Gislu Winnifred Smith spent the week
end at her home in Anacortes. Dora and Dorothy Balfour were
visitors at 721 Indian street last Saturday. Florence Bradley and
her friend, Mildred Fountain, spent the week end visiting
Miss Bradley's sister. Mrs. Carter of 507 High street, entertained
Mrs. Gordon and daughter, Grace, at dinner Friday evening. A
lass—Edna—may borrow our can-opener again. A birthday spread
was given at 721 Indian street Monday evening in honor of Winnifred
Smith. Those present were Ethel Wilcox, Mabel Tarlton, May Balfour, Mary
and Elizabeth Smith, Edna Bradley, Clyda Radcliffe, Tillie Gish and
the guest of honor. Zetta Price and Maude Workman of Harrison Hall
entertained Tillie Gish, Mary and Elizabeth Smith at dinner on Sunday.
UNCLE SAM SAYS: Reduce the quantity of sugar used for candy 80 per cent.
How much sugar do you waste in making candy? PURE CANDIES 119 East Holly
HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We
make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. Sweet Grocery Co. 1021 ELK
STREET r~ HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN G A G E - D O D S OIV C
O . THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1314 Bay Street When you think of Dry
Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Eight Prices, Think of the HOME
STORE 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS THE CEDARS Frances Willard
was surprised when the Cedars girls gathered in the parlor to celebrate
her ? birthday, Saturday evening. Games were played, after which
came "eats" long to be remembered by all those present. One of the
main features was a snowy-white cake adorned with twenty red candles.
Frances blew them out with two puffs. Wonder what that
signifies? The girls at the Cedars are much interested in war
cooking. Anna Brown has made a sjjccialty of cornmeal muffins. She
will be glad to give all of those so desiring a sample, as she still has
a quantity to spare. Spring is surely on the way. Jewel Smith and Marian
Osborn are already planning their gardens. Virgil Ranton and Elizabeth
Gwinn were callers at the Cedars during the past week. Two lost dogs
have made their home at the hall. If the owners will call for the
canines, no reward will be requested. One girl among our crowd, Marian
Osborn, has distinguished herself by going to bed before ten
o'clock for the entire past quarter. DON'T MISS n ew Gas and Wood and
Coal Range. VERY SPECIAL FEATURES Seeing our Combination Jenkins-Boys
Co. 210 E. Holly Phone 1154 OHYESA The Ohyesa Literary Society held its
regular meeting Thursday evening, Feb. 7. A very delightful and
interesting program was given. Parliamentary drill was very ably
led by Frieda Lanimars; Gina Hagen gave the biography of Booker T.
Washington, and Phroso Klinker talked on Paul Lawrence Dunbar and his
work, and read a number of hi-3 poems. A piano solo was given by
Lillian Schoenberg, which was followed by a reading, "When de Folks
is Gone," by Frieda Lammars. The last number on the program consisted of
the songs, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and "Old Black Joe," by the
girls of the group. An important business meeting was held after the
program. Thursday night the members of the club are to celebrate with a
Valentine party. Appropriate games and refreshments have been
planned so a good time is anticipated by all. ORCHARD HOUSE BREEZES Mr.
and Mrs. G. H. Vermuelen entertained at lunch Sunday evening the
following people: Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lightfoot, Mr. Robert Rowe,
Misses Garnette Robinson," Marjorie Rowe, Clare Giblin, Mabel McFadden,
Oline Haley and Mr. Fritz Hamilton of Che-halis. Wheatless corn bread and
hominy croquettes were some of the delicacies enjoyed. Later
in the evening patriotic songs were sung. Mr. Roy Hylander, of
Philadelphia is visiting friends at the home. Jane B. Colby has received
calls for outside appointments in connection with the lecure course.
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 The Weekly Messenger
Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham.
•Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Wn., as second-class
matter. Union Printing Co., Printers. Subscription rates by mail, $1.00
per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Adverting rates on
application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The
Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wn. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - WM. O.
EDSON BUSINESS MGR. - - CASSIE C. CALES DEPARTMENT EDITORS Associate
Hazel Huntsburger Literary Mrs. Josephine Converse Boys' Athletics
Rainhardt Hanson Girls' Athletics Regina Frank Calendar Myrtle Pugsley
Faculty Alice Polley Auditorium Bessie Windley Auditorium Harriette
Swasey Auditorium Edith Palmer Correspondence Carolyn Hammond Society
•-- -.-Vera Juul Society Bessie Windley Unclassified Esther
Korthauer Alumni Jean Almond Exchange Helen Upper Announcements Willard
lerkes Stenographer Edith Palmer ( Elmer Webster -tr,,™^,. J Vera
Towne K u m o r ) Philip Montag ( Stacy Tucker ORGANIZATION REPORTERS
Senior Class, Ruby Sickenger; Junior Class, Mary Bale; Philomathean
Club, Mary Bale; Rural Life, Frances Bloom; Choral, Myrtle Mcllvaine;
Ohy-esa, Aleen Driver; Studio Art, Ida Will-son; Nichols Hall, Thelma
Koehler; Cedars Hall, Edith Kiner; Alkasiah, Lillian Anderson;
Ohiyesa, Mrs. Edmunds. The person who is always giving a piece of his
mind is usually the person who has the least mind to spare—Anon.
VIRTUE AND HABIT Too many people have the idea that virtue is worth while
only when it is on exhibition. Note, for instance, the expression
"company manners." Should a person be any less courteous when hi? does
not have visitors than when lie does? Does he mean to say, by this
expression that he does not bother about being polite when no one
is watching? We have seen this same style of reasoning in other
things. A few days ago a student was rehearsing a recitation to be given
in public, and when it was remarked that that person's standing
position was not good, the reply came, "Oh. this is only practice,
I'll stand correctly when I get on the stage." Here is where so many
people make a serious mistake. They do not realize that if they
cultivate good habits in private these habits will follow them into
public, and that bad habits will-do the same. The formation of good
habits involves the study of self, the untiring correction of bad habits,
and the repeated performance of acts that are as difficult in their
accomplishment as they are worth while after they become habitual. So all
progress is made in the development of the. individual. After he has
mastered one good habit, and made it a part of himself, he is ready
for the next, and so he builds himself up. Some one has said that the
individual is one great bundle of habits. If this is true, it makes some
difference whether the habits are .good or bad, and we readily see
what we are doing for ourselves every time we acquire a good habit. "WHAT
WE NEED IS SHIPS" Comradship Comradship is a large word, a large-hearted
word, that makes of one "his brother's keeper." It is one of the EDIMIA1S
sweetest things in life, and having the spirit of comradship covers often
a multitude of sins. There are persons who do not
discriminate carefully, that imagine that •'•'chums"
arc "comrades," but it is a serious error. We may be '•'chummy"
with a few people and lack the essentials of comradship utterly.
And what is this comradship then that is so desirable? It has three
distinctive characteristics, namely, helpfulness, or service, not to a
few,—our friends, but to whomever we may meet; unselfisn-ncss, not
counting the cost to yourself for serving; and cheerfulness, which gives
a sweet savor to the whole. Easy to acquire, and simple in nature, isn't
it? It is the characteristic of a good soldier, of a true friend,
of a successful student, and of thorough gentleman or woman,
the world over. It belongs to the one who lias a cheery "good morning"
for every fellow being rc-ing regardless of station, ability or
personal beauty; to the man who slaps his employee on the back and
says, "Your wife better this morning, my man?" To the man who lifts as
gently from the dust a homely dressed, ignorant woman, as a charming,
pretty girl; to the soldier who shares his last drop of water in
"No Man's Land." Indeed, it is the true spirit of the Christ as it seeks
to dwell in men's hearts, and when the world around, there lives in the
hearts of the individual his comradeliness, the great Brotherhood of Man
will be established with peace on earth. Be a comrade to the one
who rubs elbows with you. whether he be a dear friend or whether
you hardly know his name. But of all the ships, comradeship is the best,
for it includes us all. WHY! The other evening As I was walking Down
the street Meditating Upon Rev. Conwell's Lecture, it seemed to me
There was a great And urgent Need Right here Under our noses in our
own Normal And wondered why Bill Edson, Or some one, Didn't get busy
And make his Name famous, His memory Honored And commemorated And
blessed By student Teachers, For such honor Awaits him Who invents An
automatic Lesson plan writer. —G. M. Lvon. S Q U I B S We would
like to know who induced Crete Gray to join the Sparklers' club. Phil
Montague has decided to not "visit" Miss Boring's Social Science class in
the future. We would like to know why Gig Davis is all dolled up
like a million dollars. A student jokingly said to Mr. Kibbe: "Is your
hair dyed?" Mr. Kibbe replied, "Yes. most of it has." They say Miss
Cummins is an expert shot with a rifle. Perhaps that explains her power
as a disciplinarian. Miss Georgia Springer has been chosen student judge
of the literary work for the Klipsun. We know of no student more capable.
Jessie and Vera Merchant spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Madsen at
Lyn-den. They say it takes seven dollars' worth of fuel to heat the big
assembly, and we are wondering what is being done with the other six
dollars and ninety cents. In spite of the fact that war cookery is
required, the student body is much interested in the work. Miss Ormsby is
easily the master of the unusual situation, and apparently finds no
more difficulty in handling a class of seven or eight hundred
students than is ordinarily experienced in a class of twenty-five.
With her skill and personality, Miss Ornisby inspires a desire to make use
of all the demonstrations she gives, and it is generally admitted that
all of the students are interested and are finding the results
satisfactory as well as profitable, when cric-f" out. He—"Why is
Carver like a Pullman car ?" She—"I give up." He—"Because
he's some coach. Mr. Beaver:—"Before I begin to talk, there are
several things I want to say." Mr. Bond:—"What is the value of pi
?" P. B.:— "7c." Student—"And he saw the body of his
friends." Mr. I-Ioppe—- "It must have been the Siamese twins." In
front of the Columbia hotel, Saturday, Feb. 9, Present members of
tho Double Quartette and a few friends. Topic of
conversation—Double chins. 1st Soprano—"Hazel, hold your head
up so you won't get a double chin." Hazel—"Is that what you did to
your nose?" Vera W. was sewing, making a patch for her sewing lesson.
Pretty soon sh-5 said. "I got started on this in class and my thread
knotted." C. II. said to her, "Making a patch, your thread got
knotted—presto—a cross patch was made." "I have a friend who
is suffering from the heat." "Where does he live ?" "He isn't living."
Miss McCarthy (arranging seating in Hist. Xld class, speaking to two
girls occupying seats together: "You two girls may keep those seats
because there's no one there." • Everyone at Edens Hall
having birthdays on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday must
postpone them until Friday or Sunday nights. Now that the measles have
had their sway and gone into the background, we find the mumps
making their debut in the Normal. The Clever and the Goed If the good
were only clever, And the clever were only good, The world would he
better than ever We thought it possibly could. But oh! it is seldom or
never, That things happen just as they should; The good are so harsh to
the clever, The clever so rude to the good! A Chink by the name of Hing
Ling Fell from a street car—bing, bing, The conductor looked that
way and was heard to say, "The car's lost a washer," ding, ding.
—Ex. New Blouses Tell a Colorful Tale A Tale of colors that can't
be given such ordinary names as rose, army blue, yellow and flesh. Of
course they are those shades, and yet there is an emphasis, a dash, a
little extra fling in the tones that make the colors singing and vibrant.
They're georgette and crepe de chine, too. The very, very newest
models—copies of imported French styls, which assure their
daintiness and feminity. Last, but not least, the price. It's only $3.95.
Truly, they are remarkable waists. The J. B. WAHL Store EXCLUSIVELY
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 5 . Miss Dora Agee visited
her sister Bessie, last week. Gladys Butler entertained last week end,
Mr. Gauthier of Camp Lewis. Marie Strickland has accepted a position
in a public school near South Bend. Mr. Eric Rising of Seattle, was the
guest of his friend, Miss Milne, last week end. Miss Frances Weir has
returned from Seattle where she spent a week with relatives. Alice
Tucker of 920 High street enjoyed a visit from her mother and uncle
of Port Townsend last week. Mrs. Bever, being ill, has been out of school
for some time, but we have hope that she may soon be with us again. Last
Saturday evening Mr. Leonard Anderson of North Yakima, who is one of the
boys of the C. P. S. basketball team, and who is a friend of Misses
Helen and Ruth Schwartz, was entertained at the home of Miss Druse.
HELP! WIN THE WAR! with the saving you can make by buying
your— DRUGS PERFUMES FACE POWDER HAND LOTION TOILET ARTICLES
KODAKS Kodak Supplies from Engberg Drug Co. The Big White Store Ethel
Ogren and Minnie Bergstrom of 920 High street entertained with a Hoover
supper last Sunday evening. Tlielma Chambers is quarantined with measles.
Her room mates, Georgia Coble and Frances Bennett, have also been unable
to attend classes. Miss La Verne Knowles, AVIIO was the former Domestic
Science teacher of the Normal, was married in December to Mr. Murlo B.
Mulfurd of Montana. They arc now visiting in Michigan and will be at home
in April. FACULTY "KID" PARTY Tuesday evening, Miss Morse and Miss Cales
entertained a number of the faculty at a "kid'*' party in their
apartments. They played games and to the music of the Victrola
enjoyed folk dances under the direction of Miss Nickerson and Miss
Brower. They had a good time and it is said that our dignified faculty
make just loving "little girls." Those invited were Miss Nickerson, Miss
Brower, Miss Mead, Miss Ormsby, Miss Mc- Cown, Miss Cummins, Miss
Gray, Miss Mobray, Miss Crawford, Miss Earheart, Miss Milne, Miss Wilson,
Miss O'Conner, Miss Sumner, Miss Willoughby, Mrs. Colby, Miss Russell and
Mrs. Turner. Mrs. II. G. Fuller, Sr., mother of Mrs. Nash, has been
visiting here for several weeks. Her visit was suddenly terminated
when she received a telegram Monday morning telling of the illness
of a member of her family. She left immediately for New York so
that she might be with her. Mrs. H. G. Fuller, •Jr., who has been
here for a few days, will accompany her mother as far as Pierre. South
Dakota. Miss Baker is making big preparations for work in Nature Study.
She is planning on using the greenhouse to get things started
early. Mrs. J. B. Colby filled several lecture course appointments this
week, going to Kent and other points. Miss Lillian Shoemaker went with
her as an accompanist. Miss Ethel Gardner, who has taken the piano
work in our school during the absence of Mrs. Cross, has enrolled in a
French class. Mr. Hoppe left Sunday evening on an extensive tour filling
lecture course appointments. Tuesday morning in assembly Mrs.
Thatcher furnished her usual splendid musical program. The first number
was a patriotic song charmingly rendered by SATURDAY NIGHT BIG B. P. 0.
ELK FESTIVAL Everybody Invited Coming-Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OWEN
MOORE in "ROLLING STONES9' also FATTY ARBUCKLE in "OH DOCTOR" JL/ J\ O
CANDIES The utmost in the Confectioner's Art LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS Ralph
Thompson, the little son of our assistant dean. His sweet voice and
unconcerned manner have won the hearts of the entire student body.
Miss Gardner next played several selections .which .consisted of a.
minuet by Grieg, Nocturne by Chopin and Soaring by Schumann. We trust
that Miss Gardner Mill favor us again in the near future.
Glenn Hughes is to take charge of the preliminaries in connection with the
Senior-Junior debate. He will probably have it postponed till a week
later than is given in the handbook. Miss Mowbray spent the week end at
Seattle with friends—Miss Milne had a friend come up to see her!
Mr. Parish has been ill for the last week but is now back on dutv. Mr.
Rindall, of the manual training department, gave a lecture on '"Norway,"
at Point Roberts last week. He reports having met several Normal students,
among them Mr. Myers. They are all keeping up to the excellent standard
set bv Normal teachers. The February issue of the "Exchange" is out. It
contains many good things, among them some drawings by Mr. Scudder and an
article by Mr. Klemme. Last semester grades will soon be out. After all
of our anxious waiting. Mrs. Brown, the recorder, reports that our last
semester grades are almost ready to be sent home to our parents!
Having waited this long, we think that they might be given to us
first, but the authorities don't- see-it -that way.- We still must wait
and get them second-handed from home. Geo. Sperry, assistant engineer,
has resigned and will soon take up farming in Chelan countv. Miss Sumner
spent the week end in Everett. Mr. Scudder, president of the Manual
Training club of Whatcom county, is planning some meetings to arouse
interest in this line of work. Mr. Klemme is hard at work on plans
for the Rural Life Conference to be held here the 21st and 22nd of March.
It is expected that there will be new features added, among them
connecting up witli the "Ad Club" of Bellingham. Because of extra demands
on her time. Miss Beardsley is unable to keej gt; up her '"'trench
French" classes that she started some time ago. At a meeting of the
faculty, President Nash, Messrs. Beaver and Bond were made a
committee of three to pass on all requests for exemption from war
cooking. The requirements are very First Showing of NEW SPRING WASH
GOODS, DRESS GOODS AND SILKS All the New Colors and Styles Shown Popular
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 AMONG BOOKS By Glenn Hughes
VI. Arnold Bennett:—It seems almost an insult to one's
intelligence and education to be told facts about Arnold
Bennett, and yet there may be a few individuals to whom the
name is unfamiliar. This English writer of the younger generation has
been in vogue for approximately ten years now, and has been
discussed in magazines and drawing-rooms and class-rooms at quite
regular intervals during those years. Estimates as to his place in
modern literature vary widely— due in large measure to the
fact that his style and literary method are in some points extreme. Every
one agrees, however, that now and then at least Bennett has
hit a high water mark of fiction. Disparaging criticisms arise
mostly from those who dislike journalistic qualities in
literature—for Bennett is a first-rate journalist. There is little
doubt but that "The Old Wives' Tale," a novel of considerable length and
detail, is Bennett's masterpiece of writing. The conception of the1
work, explained interestingly in the author's preface, is an original and
daring one; the execution is certainly an amazing product. It came
near setting an entirely new model of realism. The reader is astounded
for months after he has Had the book aside, at the ability of a man to
carry him through several hundred pages of sordid and woefully
commonplace details, and then leave him with the sense of having
read one of the great tragedies of modern literature. This is exactly
what Bennett succeeds in doing. There is no use attempting to deny the
presence of great art in this work. Another of his important
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L set of narratives, with superb characterizations— going
under the titles, "Clay-hanger," "Hilda Lessways," and "These Twain." The
three were published separately, in their chronological order, and
excited considerable interest and suspense on the part of English
and American readers. (For it is only fair to say that America
really recognized Bennett before England did; and this is a rare
occurrence. Three or four years ago Bennett made a trip to the United
States, his first venture, and his keen wit was impressed in a most
fascinating manner. His reactions to our institutions, our
supposedly native characteristics, and our large cities, are
recorded in vigorous, colorful style in a volume called "Your United
States." It is on the travel shelf in our library. Bennett as a dramatist
is known chiefly by "Milestones," which is not purely his, as
Arthur Knoblauch collaborated with him in its creation. However, there
are three other volumes of Bennett's plays on our shelves. "The
Honeymoon" is a three-act comedy, "What the Public Wants" is a
four-act comedy-satire, "Polite Farces" is a collection of one-act
drawing-room comedies—comedies that act well and read rapidly.
They all contain a sufficient .number of laughs to justify them. As an
essayist, this versatile writer is exceptionally successful. He adopts a
breezy, familiar, superficially clever style in order to catch the tired
business man and the casual reader. He cannot turn mental flip-flops as
can Chesterton or Shaw, but he can illustrate hi3 ideas with a convincing
punch, and that is all that one can ask of a novelist and
playwright. "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" is his most popular
collection of prose discussions. The contents of this thin volume are as
ingenious as their title; they also contain much good sense. "The Human
Machine," and "Mental Efficiency are of the same type, but arc
perhaps more studied in their methods of expression. Here, of course,
Bennett is the dyed-in-thc-wool journalist— tricky-, verbose,
obvious, exaggerated, but withal, sincere, witty, and pleasant reading
for the seashore. TO MOUNT BAKER Oh lofty form, so snowy white, Crowned
with the morning's purest light; Wilt thou not tell me from thy height
What is the secret of thy might? In Winter's mists or Summer's haze My
eyes to thee I love to raise And as I fondly gaze and gaze For thee my
heart is full of praise. And when the mist they glory hides, And o'er thy
form the storm king rides: Yet will I still in thee confide, For thou are
firm whate'er betide. Thou art a balm for human woe And on us beings here
below Thy kindly smile dost free bestow, As from thy base proud rivers
flow. Oh, noble pillar of the skies— God made thee from the earth
to rise; Thy being with His wish complies, And in thy robes no evil lies.
—E. Kobelt. THE WORLD HATES A HATER E. J. Klemme Drummond says:
"Love is the greatest good in the world," then hate, its opposite,
is the greatest evil. Love warms, hate freezes. Love attracts, hate
repels. Love speaks in the sunshine of life; hate is seen in the dark
clouds and furious storms. All the world loves a lover and hates a hater.
Love nourishes alike the loved and the lover; hate wastes both the hated
and the hater. When hate comes creeping into your life "think
straight" and because of the damage it inflicts both to the giver and the
receiver, straightway force it out of your thought. Hate hurts the
hater more than the hated—the latter often refuses to admit
the hate. Procrastination is a virtue when applied to hate. Never hate
today if you can put it off until tomorrow. If you have recently sent out
little darts of hate, chase them and change them to angels of love or
bury them forever. Do this, and you will clearly understand what
William Lloyd Garrison meant when he said, "I have always with me two
constant companions—a cheerful disposition and a clear
conscience." We wonder how many of our readers have ever read the
following poem on our school, written by Fred Prouty, a local journalist
and poet. The Messenger takes pleasure in giving it space in our literary
department. THE GIANT OF SEHOME HILL 'Tis a massive grey building That
covers old Sehome Hill; Solid stones of masonry, Laid one by one, with
skill. Its strength, like old Goliah— House of
learning—"knowledge mill'5 Is the big, grey, old structure That
surmounts Sehome Hill. In the cold grey dawn of morn, Or at
twilight—stars all aglow, ft appears in august grandeur— For
its founders willed it so. Though voiceless, it speaks loudly— Nay,
nay, it cannot keep still— The majestic, grey, old building, The
Giant on Sehome Hill. List! It beckons—whispering low: "Come
hitcher, and I will unfold The knowledge which you seeketh— Life's
problems, the new, the old; The Book of Light is open; Imbibe its
wisdom—ne'er be still, You're welcome to the building, "The Giant
on Sehome Hill." Its name is spreading eastward, And far in the
southland, too, As an institution of learning, Its fame took wings and
flew; Yes, the Bellingham Normal School Is growing—it cannot be
still— That big, grey, old monument, The Giant on Sehome Hill.
Then, Ho! for our beautiful city! Then, Ho! for the "Knowledge
mill"— Alma mater of a citizenship So energetic they can't keep
still. Hurrah for the Bellingham Normal school! Shout, yell, screech, if
you will, All together Ave'll loudly applaud The Giant on Sehome Hill!
HONEST JOHN And let the office seekers roar, And fight and shed each
other's gore, Let statesmen raise a mighty din, And try with all their
might to win. But as for me, I'll sow my.wheat GOOD FOOD EXCELLENT
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2144 Bellingham And pen the shoats I want for meat, I'll go out where the
Autumn skies, Bend over Summer as she dies. Where restless birds begin to
flock, And ripened corn is in the shock; And where the quail pipes to her
mate, And crows and blackbirds congregate, I'll go out where the pumpkins
grow; Away, from all the hollow show; Out to the country I will fly, And
tickle my slats with pumpkin pie. OUR FIRS I've listened to their
plaintive song When separated from the throng I've passed the shaded ways
along, Where giant fir trees stand; Their lifted coronets of green, No
nobler ever has been seen In regal gear of king or queen— They're
monarchs 'in our land. Sometime they stand in serried rank, Or lone upon
some river oank, Or in the ooze of marshland dank, Our friends, the giant
trees. To me, their friend, it matters not I count them best of all I've
got— Their presence doth me please.. When hidden in their cool
retreat With moss and fern about my feet, My heart goes up as if to greet
Some staunch and living friend. And looking up I seem to see (Continued
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 7 Lulu Anderson writes from
Spruco, Wash.: "This year there are five pupils in this school. Four are
below the eighth grade and one takes high school work. There have been
several schools in western Jefferson county, just around her, where there
has been but one pupil in the grades. (My sister is teaching such a
one now.) The schoolhouse is just about half way between the Olympic
mountains and Pacific ocean. It is situated on the south side of Hoh
river and on the north side of a ridge of hills, so that for two or three
months in winter the sun only comes up to the tree tops. We have
had about two clear days since last fall, and a few sunshiny spells
during some days so as to get some fine rainbows. The most of the time it
has been rain, rain, rain, without any bows. We get twelve or
thirteen feet of rain a year. We have had only six or seven floods
this winter. Trails and bridges suffered quite a lot. This is a very well
settled community, there are two families and six bachelors all within
twelve miles!" ESTELLE BURNSIDE WRITES FROM STANWOOD, WASH. "Today is my
third day of teaching in Stanwood, and if I may judge by it, I shall say
that I am going to enjoy my work here very much. I have one grade, the
fifth, with twenty-five pupils. Just now they are very enthusiastic over
the prospects of their valentine box. I am very much pleased with my
room. They are good little workers. 1 see Miss Carlson often. She takes
lunch and dinner at the place where I am boarding. I do not see so
much of Miss Towne. All the teachers and the principal are if your watch
refuses. We make everything run that has wheels. GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCH
EXPERT DIAMOND SETTER Alaska Building Absolute Safety Open your
checking account with us and pay your bills by check. We cash all checks
of the Normal Students without charge. Make your appointments
direct with Mr. Sprague either personally or by phone. Pictures must be
in by MARCH FIRST very pleasant and I feel that I am working with
a very helpful and congenial corps of teachers. The first day one little
girl walked down the street with me after school, chattering as fast as
she could. Presently she said, 'I wanted mamma to let me wear my new dress
today for I knew you were going to be there to teach us.' I asked her how
she knew I would be there, and she calmly replied that it was all over
town. I like teaching one grade a great deal better than teaching
mixed grades in a rural school. I am teaching all of the subjects except
music; one of the other teachers teaches music for me. One of the high
school teachers had been teaching the penmanship but I shall have it
from now on." Haight. someono SENIORS! and Faculty Members! Sprague
S T U D I O Upstairs Entrance on Dock Street Phone 2160 FRANCES ASTELLS
WRITES FROM CHEHALIS, WASH. "I have been here for a week now and this is
the first time I've had to write any letters. I am doing departmental
work in the East Side school and enjoy the work very much. I received the
receipt for the Messenger, also the first copy. I am enclosing part
of a very interesting letter which I received from Geoffry
ITa-ight. He wants the Messenger sent to his new address. Shades of
"Doc" Kaylor! I am teaching six Psychology books and the authors
don't agree! Besides this, I have five other subjects, but my only
trouble has been in deciding which book to use at the right time. Well, I
must bring this note to a close, but will promise to let you know more
about Chehalis later on. Hoping that everything is getting on well at the
lSTormal, and that someone has been found to occupy my cherished standing
place in the hall." NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg. Bellingham,
Wash. L ' " BAILEY'S " Pecoting, Hemstitching, Pleating, Pinking.
We furnish, the thread. Button holes 25c per dozen and UD. Buttons
covered. Braiding. Phone 818, Mason Bid. EXTRACTS FROM GEOFFREY HAIGHT'S
LETTER We wash our faces, mess-kits, and clothes all in the same water,
so yon can see how scarce it is here. We heat it on a little stove, and
its hard to do. I am assigned to Truck Co. ISTo. 7, and have every
opportunity in the world as no "Non-Coms" have been appointed. Am acting
corporal of a tent and the bunch are all older than I. All I hear from
Bellingham is dances, but I'll be a "high-flyer" when I return, and don't
think I'll forget that new step of yours (?). Yes, after being out of
quarantine two days, they shoot us out of the camp, but a little nearer
civilization, and we'll see Baltimore when I- get some dough. I can
imagine the bay all filled with Bellingham mansions (?), mostly chicken
coops. (Mr. Haight here had reference to the late floods.) I think I get
my share of clothes, but it's hard work to keep them clean in cold
weather. Have been in this camp two days and got a pair of dress shoes and
another pair of trench shoes. So I may keep my feet dry. See Smith
Carleton every day, as he is in Truck Company No. S. Buckner used to run
the Club Cigar Store. "Uno him." While I have been assigned to a
company, we get much better grub. Yes, the 23rd is going to be the
strongest, best, biggest regiment in history, including 1,000
Orientals and supposed to be the smartest in the long run. That's
why I'm in it (?). Well, old man, let me hear from you often
and—Say, will you have my Messenger sent to me? Please, it
would be a great favor and I'd appreciate it. Tell the B. S. 1ST. S.
hello and good luck. As ever, Geoff Haight, 23rd Eng. Truck Co. No. 7,
Glen Burnie, Md. AFTER SUNSET I have an understanding with the hills At
evening when the slanted radiance fills Their hollows, and the great
winds let them be. And they are quiet and look down on me. Oh, then I
see the patience in their eyes, Out of the centuries that made them wise.
They lend me hoarded memory, and I learn Their thoughts of granite and
their whims of fern, And why a dream of forests must endure Though every
tree be slain; and how the pure, Invisible beauty has a word so brief, A
flower can say it, or a shaken leaf, But few may ever snare it in a song,
Though for the quest a life is not too long. When the blue hills grow
tender, when they pull The twilight close with gesture beautiful. And
shadows are their garments and the air Deepens, and the wild veery is at
prayer. Their arms are strong around me; and I know That somehow I shall
follow when you go To the still land beyond the evening star, Where
everlasting hills and valleys are, And silence may not hurt us any more.
And terror shall be past, and grief and war. —Ex. From your
neighbor you need not borrow The lesson he has learned, But rather, study
till the morrow, And have your knowledge earned. R. B. O. CHEERING
SOMEONE ON Don't you mind about the triumphs, Don't you worry after fame;
Don't you grieve about succeeding, Let the future guard your name. All
the best in life's the simplest, Love will last when wealth is gone; Just
be glad that you are living, And keep cheering someone on. Let your
neighbors have the blossoms, Let your comrades wear the crown, Never mind
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Bay Street Nor the blows that knock you down. You'll be here when they're
forgotten, You'll be glad with youth and dawn, If you just forget your
troubles And keep cheering someone on. There's a lot of sorrow round you,
Lots of lonesomeness and tears; Lots of heartaches and of worry Through
the shadows of the years. And the world needs more than triumphs ;
More than all the swords we've drawn, It is hungering for the fellow Who
keeps cheering someone on. Let the wind around you whistle, And the
storms around you play; You'll be here with brawn and gristle When the
conquerors decay. You'll be here in memories sweetened Of the souls
you've saved from pawn, If you put aside the victories And keep cheering
someone on. —Folger Mclvinsey, in Watchman-Examiner.
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THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 RURAL LIFE CONFERENCE COMES
NEXT WEEK (Continued from Page One) A fourth will discuss the probability
of making a useful citizen of a high school pupil. A fifth will prove by
actual class work that a teacher on one end of a log and a pupil on the
other will not make a Normal school. Don't fail to come. Express
yourself, if necessary, but not C. 0. D. MR. HOPPE'S SCHEDULE FOR WEEK
OF FEBRUARY 10 Klickitat County Monday, Feb. 11—White Salmon; F.
W. Peterson. Tuesday, Feb. 12—Husum; Curtis Kcl-ley. Wednesday,
Feb. 13—Lyle; J. J. Brown. Thursday, Feb. 14—Centervillc; L.
S. Ketch. Friday, Feb. 15—Pleasant Valley; Helen Argyle.
Saturday, Feb. 10—Aldcrdale; Roy Duggan. Sunday, Feb.
17—Roosevelt; Alice Hinshaw. Monday, Feb. IS— Fravel. ATune
sadratiyc,l eF einb . la1s9t— wHeoemke's. issue of the Messenger
stated that the Normal Training School girls were defeated by the
Ferndale girls and that the Ferndale boys were defeated by the Training
School boys, but since the home girls object, we reprint the score:
Training School girls 15, Ferndale girls 2; Training School boys 13,
Ferndale boys 14. Miss Alberta Getsman was elected For wholesome
food, well prepared and served by courteous maids, at reasonable
prices, go to the Leopold Grill MEET ME AT THE National Barber Shop
1304 Dock Street BELLINGHAM HARNESS CO. Leather Goods Store Traveling
Bags, Suit Cases, Ladies' Purses, and Trunks. 211 West Holly Street
on the Klipsun committee to fill the place made vacant by the departure
of Miss Johns. Miss Dorothy Milne, assistant in the art department, is
showing her fine, ability in portrait work. She has made a portrait of
Miss Gray, one of Mrs. Powell's granddaughter, and is now working on one
to be announced later. Dr. Miller, chairman of the Curriculum
Committee, and his associates on the committee are doing a lot of work on
tlic course of study. It is expected that they will have valuable
suggestions for the faculty in the near future. Mr. James Beaver will
soon take charge of an extension class of Seattle that was organized by
Mr. Parish, sweeping and only those whose excuses arc approved by the
committee may be excused. Mr. Chute has received many
congratulations on his book of '•'Projects in Woodwork
and Furniture Making," which he has just put out. —Dr. Katherine
Gloman, Osteopathic Physician, Exchange Building. ETIQUETTE OF THE FLAG
The position of the flag is aloft, from a pinnacle of a building higher
than th lt;- gt;. furniture of a room, and above the one carrying it.
Tlie flag must not be raised before sunrise nor remain up after sunset. In
raising or lowering the flag, it must never be allowed to touch the
ground. When the flag is raised formally, all present should stand at
attention with hand raised to forehead ready to salute. When the colors
are passing on parade, spectators, if walking, shall halt; if
sitting, arise—and stand at attention. The flag hung out of
doors should always fly to the breeze, preferably from a pole, and
should never be fastened co the side of a building, platform or
scaffolding. The flag should never be placed belo^v a person
sitting, nor be used as a cover for a table, desk, or box, nor should
anything be placed on it except it be a Bible. The flag should never be
placed where it will be struck by a gaval. The flag should not be worn as
part of the whole of a costume. When worn as a badge it should be small
and pinned over the left breast or on the left coat lapel. The
flag should never be washed. When worn or torn it should be
reverently burned. Ex. To Broadbent goes this week's honor along
the literary lines. The remark that gained him this place is as follows:
During a general discussion on th? poems taken from the ''Swedish
Nightingale." a series of classics written in dialect, he gravely
told us that they were written by Florence Nightingale, who wrote other
comic things besides this book. Training School Teacher—"Now,
William, if your mother had five dollars and your father gave her
ten dollars, what would she have?" William—"A fit."
Teacher—"You don't know your arithmetic." William—"Well,
you don't know my mother." Mr. Smith—"We had the hardest windstorm
last night you ever heard of. It swept everything off the farm but the
mortgage." FLOWERS OF QUALITY FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 West Holly Phone 288
O U R F I RS (Continued from Page Six) The graceful boughs on every tree
With gentle motion beckon me, Mid whisperings without end. When sheltered
by their swaying boughs Then all my noble instincts rouse— I
pledge again my highest vows— In friendly shade and deep. But when
from their secluded way Mid haunts of men I daily stray, For grace and
strength I have to pray My plighted vows to keep. If I could live within
some glade Beneath the fir tree's kindly shade, Much easier than it is.
Of all the men that I have met Not one could wear a coronet So
kingly-wise and have it set As fir tree weareth his. When my last day
draws near its close And tired hands shall seek repose, When tear on
friendly eyelid shows O lay me 'neath a fir— No monument that man
has made Will be as welcome as the shade Within some cool and quiet glade
Where boughs awhispering stir. For there within my lowly bed With kindly
boughs above me spread, Old dust to dust shall lose its dread In quiet
peace and deep; And growing there above my sod Its freindly roots shall
pierce the clod And bear it upward toward the God Who doth the spirit
keep. And thus in death the gentle tree That during life has sheltered me
Will like a Jacob's ladder be, And point the way to Him. In life I love
their peaceful shade, In death I shall not be afraid If buried in some
lonely glade 'Neath stately fir and trim. —S. H. Hamer. WAR A
storm of shell bursts o'er the plain, The shrapnels shriek and yell, A
thousand fall in leaden rain, Of orgy like to hell. A thousand mothers'
sons have died A monarch's whim to please; A thousand sons, their
father's pride, In death have found release. Have found release from home
and friends, From all that they held dear— Have gone to meet
untimely ends— They fought without fear. They fought for freedom,
so they^ thought, And fighting died like men, And yet their fighting
gained them nought Unless they live again. Their monarch can't restore a
life, Nor heal a gaping wound, He, only, can direct the strife ^ That
sends their dust to ground. 'Tis centuries since the Savior came And shed
his precious blood; And we who believe upon His name Must tremble at this
flood: This flood of rapine, war and lust, That's grinding millions
down— We cannot falter in our trust, Nor spare repugnant frown.
The gospel semmage, "Peace, good will," To every man was given; Its
meaning lingers with us still To point the way to Heaven. Has Christ
indeed then died in vain, Has his religion failed? Or is this dreadful
curse a stain Like some disease entailed Upon the race of human kind For
sins by forebears done? If such the case, then bear in mind, The victory
will be Avon, For I have faith that we will yet, Before our race is run,
See sin by righteousness upset— A place for goodness in the sun.
And when that glorious time appears, And sin, and strife, are fled May
love of Christ allay our fears— It was for this He bled. And I am
sure that God above Who sent His only Son To fight the battles of His
love Will see the victory won. —S. H. Hamer. Shop with Messenger
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