Primary tabs
1928_0420
----------
Weekly Messenger - 1928 April 20 - Page 1
----------
| # O D V l L , MAY I • • / • • ?TOL; X X
V I I - - N O . 26 WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ;
Friday, April ^Q; 1 9 2 gS OFFERS PRIZE TO STUDENT E Five Dollars in.
Tr de at Co-op Will be Given \ayva Student Suggesting Appropriate Title.
Calendar of Events OLD NAME INDEFINITE It Is Hoped That Something of
The Ideals and Individuality of School May Be" Expressed. (By Gordon
Leen) The Weekly Messenger wants a new name! Following the announcement
of this fact in last Friday's assembly, the Board of Control is calling
for suggested titles to adorn this newspaper in the future. Although the
contest among students for an acceptable title has been open for a week
thus far there has been no response from the student body. So the Board
again calls for suggestions, reminding all those interested that the
person submitting the winning name will receive $5.00 in trade at the
Co-op. There is no limit to the numbers of possible names which may be
sent in by one student, but the provision is made that all those
submitted must be handed in either to the Board or the Messenger before
the close of next week. The winning caption will be selected by a
student- "faculty committee appointed by the Board. Both the new name and
the winning contestant will be announced on Campus Day. Seasons For
Change Given Reason for changing a name which has stood for over twenty
years or for the. whole life-time of the' Messenger have been #set forth
by journalism students and others interested in the welfare of this
campus publication. The most outstanding; of these is that the present
name is not meaningful enough—it is not in keeping with school
ideals and traditions. Also, it is entirely too general, as it might
apply to almost any weekly publication. The elements of time and place
are regarded as most. important in choosing the new name, but the winning
title should preferably be a direct-sounding phrasing suggesting the
environment, ideals, or traditions of the school according to the
standards set up. "The Lewistonian," of Lewiston, Idaho; "The Normal
Advance," of Terre Haute, Indiana; "The Northwest Missourian," of
Marysville, Missouri; "Campus Crier," of Ellens- Twrg; and "State Normal
School Journal", of Cheney, are typical names used by normal school and
teacher's college papers in this coun-try. FRIDAY, April
20—Recreation Homv big gym, 4 to 5 p. m. Viking Vodvil rehearsal,
auditorium, 7 p. m. -•--' Oregon Club MYSTERO JITNEY, big gym 8 p.
m. ,., SATURDAY, April 21—Sophomore Mixer, big gym 8 p. m. TUESDAY,
Apr. 24r—Mr. C. S. Cowan, "Forest Matters and Their Import to the
State", assembly, 11 a. m. THURSDAY, Apr. 25—Dr. Thomas A\ Jagger,
lecture, auditorium, 8:15. FRIDAY, Apr. 27—Dr. T.'.C. Frye, director
of Puget Sound Biological Station, in assembly, 31 a. m. ,- SATURDAY,
Apr. 28—Women's League Informal, Eden's Hall, 8:30 p.m. Co-op,
Handling Supplies For Every Need, Ranks First Class Annual Bluebook of
College Bookstores Honors Local Shop by Placing It in Class A Group.
Co-op, in 20th Year, "Takes Its Hat Off to None." racket strings are By
VERNON V. VINE • "I play a tennis match this afternoon arid my
loose. What'll I do?" "Going on a hike, got to have a kodak film, where'll
I get it?" "Darn the moths, look at my swimming suit! I've got to have one
today, where'H I go?" And always, from the dark corner where sits the
sage, come two words: "The Co-Op." , . - , • - • J
•» j -Twenty years have passed since first the Co-op opened Us
doors to a student body of doubtful size and doubting natures. Much water
has flown under the bridge since then; many books have crossed the
counters Today, tomorrow, and next week, the Co-op will enjoy some of'the
rosiest days of its history. Ever* day is now its best day. Now to the
Co-op come students in unending streams, each requesting commodities
which.would have;shocked the educational super-visor of the first Co-op.
Swimming suits and the like in a store of an ^ ^ ' ^ t r s ^ years,
constant instigation of the needs of the student or the stuaem bDoCdyy and
the wants of the individual sudents have been s t u d e n t n e e d m a y
be discovered and catalogued until n o w f . 1 M Qn g h J t n o t i c e a
t t h e s t u d e nt book store. This service, which has been instituted
to meet the demands of the customers, has placed the Co- Op in a place
where it is second to no school bookstore as far as' quality and service
are concerned. The blue book of college bookstores rates it a Class A.
shop, the highest honor such an establishment as1; the Co-op can gain. A
present for your best girl, or a card to send congratulating your worst
friend on his graduation from the reform school, may not be commonly
accepted by educators as necessities. in schools of higher learning but
the Co-op has recognized the needs to a certain extent, -for, while the
latter gift may be doubtful, the former is not.' And thus, with the
variety of articles carried, designed to meet every student need, the Coop
takes its place in the front rank of American college book stores, and,
as is stated in the advertising section of this paper "Takes its hat off
to none of them." MUSIC IN T i l L0CAMDIT01M Second Annual Music Contest
Held April 21, Harold Smith, of Music Department, Directing. i N ' _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ ^ SIX SCHOOLS ENTERED Orchestras, Bands and Glee Clubs to
Perform Before Judges for High School Music ' Awards. STUDENTS ASKED TO
VERIFY CRITICISMS The Weekly Messenger Compared to Other Normal School
Papers in Display in Messenger Office. There has been a great deal of
criticism of late of the Messenger. Feeling that those who criticize
should have an opportunity to.verify their remarks directed at this paper,
the journalism class has selected from among the exchanges, papers from
other normal schools and teachers' colleges. These papers will be posted
on the bulletin board in the Messenger office. The staff invites all
students interested, to come into the office and compare these papers
with the Messenger. Those who wish to are cordially invited to examine
the style, makeup, and contents of these papers and to decide how the
Messenger compares with papers of similar schools. One of the papers to
be put on exhibit, the "East Central Journal," from the normal at Ada,
Oklahoma, was recently judged the best teachers' college newspaper in the
country by the Columbia Press association of Columbia university. New
York. The Messenger was not entered in the competition. Private Peat's
Famous Lecture Outstanding In Week's Events NORMAL WILL HEAR FAMOUS
GEOLOGIST Dr. Thomas Jagger to Lecture on Volcanoes and Earthquakes in
Auditorium, Thursday, Apr. 26. .!;. 0iM^ ^£§0SS^ Stirring the
entire student body with his inspirational address on "The Inexcusable
Lie," Harold R. "Private" Peat, internationally famous soldier, lecturer
• and author, told his enthralled listeners in Wednesday's assembly
that war. will not be outlawed until it is presented as a sin and not
glorified as it has been in the past. Private Peat, a wiry little
Canadian who was one of the first to enter the great conflict under
England's banner, and who wras severely wounded in action, depicted war
hot as a great and glorious adventure but as a horrible slaughter. "If I
were asked for a picture of war, I should go to the bowels of Mars and
select the most hideous creature there and place/it before every
schoolhouse door instead of erecting a beautiful monument to a great
general," the speaker declared, driving his point home with firm
conviction. . Mr. Peat colored his dramatic and emotional address with a
lurid description of the horrors of war, which,,.cdupled with his keen
wit arid cunning; but clever satire, won. the attentibn and interest of
the entire Student body. ;v; : :: ;•'.'• He attacked the
misconceptions of war that have been given youth by historians, artists,
writers and poets, who have never seen the front line trenches. The men
who go through a war, lie explained, do not sit down arid write books
about it. . "It is time to talk world peace when it is possible for the
scholar, the judge, and the farmer to win a congressional medal," the
speaker declared. He. pointed out that the glorification of .Lindbergh
shows that there are things other than war that appe.il to the
imagination of the public. Private Peat paid a high tribute to Woodrow
Wilson, whose statement when the United States entered the last great
world conflict, that "this is the war to., end all-wars," was the spark
that fired "the weary souls of. the Allied soldiers and enabled them to
defeat the Germans, he said. lt; Closing his talk, the Canadian war
veteran predicted that the world will hear more about war during the next
ten years than it has during the last decade, because the feelings of
people are;Still sensitive. The speaker - - a t the conclusion of his
address-was'' given the greatest ovation given Aspeaker "this year. Dr.
Thomas A. Jagger, geologist, will speak in the auditorium Thursday
evening, April 20. Dr. Jagger was with the Tavlof expedition of the
National Geographic Society and will speak on "Recent Volcanic Erup%
tions and Earthquakes." Dr. Jagger, says "Who's Who", was graduated from
Harvard (A. B. '93; Ph. D. '97) and he also attended both Munich and
Heidelberg Universities in Germany. He was Professor of Geology'in
Harvard Latin and was afterwards a member of the U.' S. Geological
Survey. His work during more recent years however has been in volcanic
regions, he having conducted expeditious to Mantinique, Vesuvius, the
Aleritian Islands, Hawaii, Japan, Costa Rica, Sakurajuma and was the
founder and operator for a number of years of the Hawiian Volcanic
Observatory, His 'work oil the volcanic geology of the world has done
much to enlighten scientists as to the structure of, the inner strata.
Geology has grown into recent prominence since Darwin wrote his "Origin
of Species." Fossil remains have contributed a lot of evidence in support
of the evolution theory and the work in the inner strata--of the earth
has strengthened the value, of such evidenctf, which- tends\to prove more
clearly, the age and early development of the earth. / Dr. Jaggar has
contributed a number of interesting stories, to the National Geographic
Magazine. His talk will not only be of interest to students but to
scientifically inclined men and women of this community; The Second
Annual Northwest Washington High School Music conr test will be held
Saturday, April 21, in the auditorium at 2 p.m. The contest is under the
direction of Mi-. Harold B. Smith, chairman of the Normal music
department. The judges of the contest are: Mr. Adams, of the University
of Washington; Mr. Paul Lustermann, of Blaine; Mi-, David Craig, of
Seattle- and Miss Slawson and Miss Moore, also of the music department of
the Belingham Normal. The High schools entered for the various events,
are: Band, Class A. Everett, Burlington and Mt. Vernon, i Orchestra,
Class A. Sedro-Woolley, Everett and Mt. Vernon. Orchestra, Class B.
Burlington. Boys' Glee Club, Class A. Everett and
----------
Weekly Messenger - 1928 April 20 - Page 2
----------
;^^HnMi$N-Subscript :i«n rate by mail, $1.50 p«r year, in
advance; single copies •"' Advertising Rates on: Application. .
cents; Address all communications, other than news items, to The Business
Manager of kK /Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Washington. • " ^
.•••.*. •••.• " EDITORIAL STAFF
_ ; : _. ;. ; ..j.Editor. ;. •' Associate Editor "'"
".............. ...„.!..Sports Editor ^ZZZZZ'ZZZ.....:.". ...Society
Editor " * " Copy Reader "" ............."............! Circulation
Manager " ' ..............I... ...Faculty Advisor ROBERT FISHER „
VERNON V. VINE ...:.. GLENN FAIRBANKS CARRIE TUCKER MARY HIBNER MYER
THAL ;„..„'. HERBERT E. FOWLER HARRY APPLETON .Business
Manager BUSINESS STAFF Gordon Leen Glenn Fairbanks Elden Bond Gordon
Leen STAFF WRITERS Myer Thai Bob Waters Grace Clampett E. Carlyle Jones
Barney Chichester REPORTERS Naomi Chase Margaret Galley Kathleen
Peterson Irene Schagel Peggy Pullar SPECIAL REPORTERS Roger Beckes Edna
Working T H E E D I T O R ' S O P I N I ON Elsewhere in this issue are
printed two stifdent opinions taking exception to some of the statements
made in a n editorial appearing in last week's Messenger entitled " E n o
u g h of these E l e c t i o n s . " For t h e benefit of those who either
didn't read the editorial or failed to get its point, here, in a few words
is its gist: " E n d l e s s criticism, based on practically nothing and
showing little knowledge of student affairs, has been coming from
candidates for Stud e n t ' s Association offices. They have criticized
almost all t h e existing institutions of this school—with little
understanding or background. Yet they have been elected. They have made
foolish promises and stood for nothing. So w h y elect t h e m ?" I n
their student opinions, both Mr. Benedict and Mr. Thompson have a great
many words to say, a n d in justice to them, their articles are p r i n t
e d in full. However, a close scrutiny and consideration of . t he facts
in the Various instances they cite will show that they have said very
little worth considering. At least, such is m y opinion (borne out by a n
y number of people who should be competent judges of the t r u th or f a l
l a c y of the above-mentioned gentlemen's statements). I n A n s w e r to
M r . B e n e d i c t ' s Student Opinion. First, the editorial was called
for, by a widely-prevalent student opinion. Second, although I d i d
support Dean Edmundson for president at the last election, there is no
reason why I should not question some of his tactics or p a r t s of his
platform. Third, I d i d not support a girl for vice-president simply
because she w a s a girl, but because I hfelieved her the best qualified
of the three candidates. Fourth, it is notsa. tradition here to have a
girl for vice-president (as witness the last three incumbents). Fifth, if
it is necessary to criticize wholesale or to suggest change, practical
plans for substitute or modification must be offered before criticism
becomes worthwhile. Sixth, a member of the B o a r d of Control is only
one of seven, and will accomplish nothing unless his viewpoints are shared
by the remaining members. Seventh, although I d i d not h e a r D e a n M
a r t i n speak in the recent assembly, I d id hear President H a l l of
the University of Oregon, and w h a t d i d h e s ay about the " r u l e
of the majority of all the p e o p l e " ? Eighth, Mr. Thompson's speech
did not s h ow that he h a d a real knowledge of student affairs, nor d i
d it qualify him for office. Does Mr. B e n e d i c t ' s knowledge of
school affairs, as shown in his article, then, qualify him for his
position? As he h a s come forth of his own a c c o r d with his numerous.
statements, why should he not be j u d g e d on t h e merit of his
policies? I n Answer to M r . Thompson • First, in his student
opinion, M r . T h o m p s o n shows that he h a s u t t e r ly failed to
get t h e main point of the editorial which motivated his reply. H e takes
the s t a n d that I am a conservative " d i e - h a r d " , opposed to a n
y criticism whatever. O f course he is wrong. My point was t h a t
criticism based on faulty assumptions is valueless, and so on, a s stated
above. I f M r . T h o m p s o n will but r e a d the editorial in
question, I am sure that h e will see h i s e r r o r . Second, I agree
perfectly with him o n his a t t i t u de on p u b l i c opinion, but am a
f r a i d that if those people w h o v o t e d for h im scrutinized his
statement carefully, he would lose many of his b a n d of supporters.
Third, the so-called "verbal b r i c k b a t s " he mentions certainly
were not directed at him alone. He, a s t h e most outstanding crit-icizer
among several candidates, came in for his just deserts as a.n example of
what I was hitting at. Fourth, M r . T h o m p s o n ' s charge of
"nigh-schoolishness" on the p a r t of the Messenger is absurd. For
instance, we print accounts of high school happenings because they a re
news, just as t h e University of W a s h i n g t o n D a i l y features
high school basketball tournaments or track meets on its front page with
big h e a d lines, because they are news. Fifth, as t o comparing the
Messenger with other, newspapers, Mr. Thompson is h e r e b y invited to
visit room 2 0 5 and make comparisons himself (we have numerous papers
from different parts of t h e c o u n t r y for h im t o refer t o ) .
• _ I believe there is little more to be said. Like Mr. Benedict, M r
. rhornpspn further evidences his ignorance of affairs he speaks about by
his article. H e makes misstatements a n d comes to obviously faulty
conclusions. And, since he does not k n ow that unsigned articles in this
column are a l w a y s written by t he editor, I conclude, R O B E R T F I
S H E R , Editor of thfe Messenger. GOOD EVENING! Lovely day, w a s n ' t
it ? Yes or no a roomer flitted by us t o the effect t h a t some of t h
e stewdents enrolled herein are somewhat skeptical concerning some of t h
e MUCK published in this eolyum. We wish to, purchase this oppurtunity to
anowntz that all" of the STUFF, MATerial, MAT-t e r or BOLogny that
enters this place of witicism, or a t least cism, is all O. Riginal
manufactured our own factory dressed by our own hands, and distributed by
our own press and we stand in front or behind the aforesaid statement.
Several practical-minded stewdents offered us (the business manager and
myself) a good bye in SEC AND HAND JOCQUES, but we wisli to make it
absolutely clear that we are NOT in the market for USED SLIGHTLY USED
jokes. Walt might be interested, tho. ,, Any further such magnanimous
offers will be deemed A MANIFESTATION OF AN UNFRIENDLY DISPOSITION, and
that BURNS ME UP. Last week the Smessenger held i ts quadro-biannual
spring cleanup, a nd we have been notified t o notify some of the hard-up
stewdents in t h i s in-stiTOOshun that the Smessenger has on hand or in
stock, two gross of good, hard, well-digested and highly saliva-flavored
collapsible and non-shrinkable CHEWING GUM, in blue, green, or yellow
patterns. The above will be unloaded to t he stewdents and general public
tomorrow mornings a t three p. m... As a word of advice, it would be wise
in order to avoid the inevitable mob scenes a t the Messenger door, to be
on hand just slightly earlier than the next poisson, vso t h a t you may
get in on t h e more slightly used. Because of t h e terrific abuse
extended, and as a HUMANE act, NO GUM WILL BE SOLD TO STENOGRAPHERS, nor
children under 28 years of age. ; P. P. S. Special rates to all facu l t
y members and wholesale quotations to t h e Co-op. S e c r e t a r y of'
American Forestry W e e k for' N o r t h w e s t Scheduled to Speak in T
u e s d a y ' s Assembly David Campbell Gives Noteworthy Lecture Recitals
in Assemblies Arriving in Bellingham from a s ix weeks concert tour of
Californa, David Campbell, noted Portland musician, gave two clever and
well presented recitals in the Tuesday's and Friday's assemblies. Both
of bis lecture-recitals were given in a n interesting and unusual manner
to t h e students and faculty. Much of t h e g r e a t e s t music is
music with a national flavor, according to Mr. Campbell. He said further
that 'nationalism consists of the spirit, touch, trick, mid s n a p of t
h e music." He described the two classes of musicians; nationalists and
de-nat"' 'ionalists, giving very excellent definitions of each. , Giving
a description or history first of the different national types of jmusicj
Mr. Campbell .played, well chosen selections to illustrate each Mr..
Campbell played with a spirit and fire which carried his audience, with
him throughout the choice little program which included the following
numbers: 1. An I r i sh Tune from County Kerry, arranged by Grainger. 2.
Hungarian Rhapsody in F sharp . minor, by Ernest von Dohnanyi,
(Hungarian). 3—Scherza E Minor,' Greig, (Scandinavian). ' Hopak,
Moussorggsky, Rachmaninoff . (Russian). 4. Tangb-Albeniz, (Spansh). 5.
Evening in Granada, Debussy, Arabian). The sixth national music type, t
he German, Mr. Campbell did not ill u s t r a t e as i t is familiar to
all through, such compositions. as "Silent Night",,' and . "Tannenbaum".
J8^B8H.M,iBSU - g ' - " u ^ . "Home, Sweet Home," cried the baseball
star as he crossed the plate. J h e faculty disciplinary measure d i d n
' t take so b a d with the students after all. W e noticed that every one
w h o D E M O N - S T R U T T E D the varsity S W A G at t he last " R e
c " hour were at least 2 6 inches
----------
Weekly Messenger - 1928 April 20 - Page 3
----------
IN PRACTICE GAME University of Washington N i ne Takes Hard Fought
Battle From Normalites by Score of 6 to 2. WINGARD GOES ROUTE Husky
Pitcher Driven from Mound In Eighth; Two Bad* Innings Prove Fatal for
Carver's Men. The Normal Vikings suffered their first practice defeat of
the season when they fell before the University of Washington varsity
baseball nine last Saturday afternoon, at Seattle, by a score of 6 to 2.
The locals played good ball but had two bad innings when the Huskies
bunched four hits, along with two Normal errors, to score five runs.
Aside from the rather disastrous third and fourth chapters, the play of
Coach Sam Carver's ball tossers was on par with the collegians. Eddie
Wingard went the route for the locals^ hurling a nice game and holding
the University nine scoreless after the fifth inning. Unable to solve the
offerings of McLean, Washington southpaw, for six innings, the locals got
to him in the seventh and eighth, with a series of hit and drove him from
the mound. Thorsen started the fireworks for the Vikings in the "lucky"
seventh with a two bagger, scoring a moment later on a Husky error. Again
in the Eighth , In the eighth session, McClurken, •Normal
shortstop, went to first on a clean single and was brought home by
Wingard, who poled out a pretty two-base hit. The Vikings, however, were
unable to hold the pace and went scoreless in the final inning. : The
game was noticeably free of errors, wuth the Hilltoppers making two and
the Huskies but one bad play.. Although Coach Tubby Graves' veteran nine
accounted for ten hits, none of them went for extra bases, while two of
Normal's bingles were two-baggers. Viking Lineup: McClurken, ss.; Odell,
2b; Clark, cf.; Wingard, p.; Johnson If.; Smith, c ; Bailey, rf.;
Thorsen, lb.; Thor-lakson, 3b. Hits: McClurken, 2; Clark. Wingard, and
Thorsen. Runs: Thorsen and McClurken. The Viking's regular schedule does
not start for a couple of weeks yet, so that Carver's men will meet a lot
of stiff opposition in practice games until the time they tangle with the
University Frosh in their first scheduled contest. University Reserves
Courts for Students Students wishing to play tennis on the U. of W.
courts must first register with the supervisor, showing their A. S. U. W.
tickets and signifying which court they wish to use. The courts will be
patroled from 8 in the morning to 6 p. m. by a man from the P. E.
department. These rules will assure that students will not be crowded off
by outsiders. Exchanges Wduld you still' like to- keep in touch with
your high school paper? You (haven't all' outgrown those bonds of an
earlier day. If so you you will probably find that familiar .paper in
the, exchange file in the Messenger office. Also you may get an idea of
what is happening in rival schools from the exchanges received from these
institutions. A wealth of ideas can be obtained from these pages. Come
and make their acquaintance. They are worth the effort. Spikes .\
Rackets An example of a demi-godin track was clearly illustrated last
Monday. Norman Bright proved to be the dark-horse. This boy in a
beautiful race defeated Brinkman, Ferndale's star long-distance man, in
the mile. The time was 4:44 which is considered excellent pre-meet time.
Norman took his time for the first three laps so that he might save his
wind for the final sprint which occurred during tlie latter part of the
last lap. Before Norman started his sprint Brinkman was way ahead and
looked like a sure/ bet to cop the race, then young Bright stretched out
and made the rest of the runners, appear to be going in the opposite
direction. He easily took the race, beating Brinkman by about six or
seven yards. * # *' * • Fans and Fanettes, acording to a recent
article in the Bellingham Herald, have a chance to win a free season's
pass to baseball games that the Bellingham Tulips participate in. All you
have to do, Honeysutt, is to write a letter in to the sports-department
of the Herald telling "Why I Should Support the Tulips" * * * * The
W.^A. A. is holding a hike to the-top of Lookout Mountain this coming
Saturday. The W. A. A. manages to have quite a quarterly hike program.
Why dont the men get together and formulate such a program. A great many
of us don't know what to do on Saturday and other vacation days. If there
was some sort of an affair formulated it is a safe bet thai a good many
of us would participate. With all-school affairs on Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday a n d Saturday :nights, how can the! Normal athlete train ? * * *
* The . University of Washington Freshmen tennis team is regularly
defeating the varsity squad down in Seattle. The Vikings are to meet this
Frosh team in two tournaments, one down at Seattle and one
here,—evidently another massacre will be written down in the annate
of history. SOPHOMORES PLAN ELABORATE PARTY "Tomorrow night's the night"
for the big Sophomore spring sport dance, a jolly affair where, one can
wear the jolly old sports clothes, go without a date, not spend a penny
and still have a good time. Such are the promises of the members of the
entertainment committee of the Sophomore class. The Sophs have issued
invitations to themselves, first, the faculty,, second, all the upper
classmen third, and the freshmen boys, last, but, according to members of
the committee, not least. Proving themselves more considerate than most
hosts, the sophomores' have settled that old question "what shall I
wear?" with a perfectly definite answer, "wear your sport clothes if you
have any, and if you haven't, just be sure you don't, dress up." .
Guests do not even have to worry about whom they will go with—it's
a no-date affair—a phase of the entertainment which is expected to
appeal to the sweetheartless older people of the upper classes. Another
reason why this party is expected to prove one of the most popular of
spring affairs is that it appeals to the drop of Scotch or Yankee blood
that is in every American ,-r-it won't cost a cent either to get in. or,
to get out. Added to these attractions is music by Herb Hess's Orchestra,
"and decorations suitable to the season. The committees which have done
so much to make this affair a success are -working under Beth Cogli-lan,
general chairman Society Brand Clothes Burtenshaw Sunel
"•:•'• "Service With a Smife" VIKING TRACK TEAM
ROUNDING IN SHAPE Tryouts Given Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; Bright
and Jewell Are Good in Competition Again rain arid wind have prevented
completion of all the track try-outs. The events, as planned by; Head
Track Coach Sam Carver, were to be finished Thursday of last- week but
only a few were run off Monday and Wednesday. A potential Viking star was
uncovered in the mile run when Norman Bright,' an unkn6wn, now in his
first year of track competition, covered the four laps in 4:44. Brinkman
followed him to the tape in 4:48, with Marsden coming through _ in 4:49.
Bright's mark, coming on a slow track, gav« Coach Carver hopes of
developing him into a really outstanding runner before the season is
over. The shot-put was copped by Ray Jewell with a heave of 3S feet.
Ar-nett chalked up a distance of .33 feet for second place, while Johnson
scored 31 feet 10 inches. Ivorsboen and Miller were the only two
entrants in the 120-yard high hurdles. Korsboen was timed at 19 seconds
while Miller was disqualified. The broad jump was won by Stan Thompson
with a jump of IS feet 7 inches. While not being exceptional it was good
for tryout jumps and Stan is expected to increase his distance. The half
mile proved to be a struggle betwen Ray Jewell and Frank Gallanger for
the first lap
----------
Weekly Messenger - 1928 April 20 - Page 4
----------
lt;i ^"THe MystertwHtney'* is the urius* :uiil name chosen; by the
Oregon Club i for • its big all-school dance which is ^o be held
.tonight at eight o'clock :in the big gymnasium/ . )S'*Be different" is
the motto of the J0regori club so far as tonight's dance ; is ^concerned
and from all-reports and appearances it is thought that the web-footers
have certainly succeeded. 'While^ many of the arrangements : are still
hidden under the term "mys-tero" j arrangements as to declarations and
some special featm-es have been disclosed and promise to equal anything
the Normal has seen for some time. Admission will be free, but tickets
will be sold inside, "jitney" fashion, which means that dancers will buy
a number of tickets on entering and one ticket will be collected from each
couple during each dance. The posters read "bring your nickles."
"Decorations will be of a carnival nature and in brilliant colors. Other
features which will add to the smer-riment and brightness of the scene
will be balloons, squawkers, carnival horns, and confetti. It is thought
that special dances and prizes are hidden under the term "Mystero".
According to chairman of the committee, Violet Loo, an excellent or-chstra
has been arranged for and there is nothing lacking in preparations' to
make this one of the most exciting affairs of the spring quarter.
•- -o—V-REQUIRE REQUISITION All Student Association orders
in the future must be requisitioned through the Secretary of the Board of
Control and O. tK.'d by Miss MacKinnon, according to a ruling passed last
week by the Board. In the past, all bills were handled directly by Miss
MacKinnon. It has been necessary to make this change owing to the fact
that she can not always be located and Roy Arnett generally can be found
more easily. Twelvejnitis^d-By Social Science Twelve new members were;
admitted" to the Social Science Club at a •special meeting held
Monday night. They are: Hamilton Church, Milton Field Harry Hale, Myrtle
Berg, Bertha Altose, Anna Fillinger, Ed Dingerson, May Dillon, Viola
Poy-honen gt; Virginia Beyer, Mable Hoff-jnan, and Guy Springsteel.
Modern youth and its criticisms were discussed at the meeting, the
speakers being Rosa Van Ess; and Lyn Hughes. Plans are being made for a
boat trip . to Viqueen Lodge. The two suggested - and probably only
available -dates are April 28 and Memorial* Day. .:V A ruling was made
that all members of the club who have not paid their spring quarter dues
by the next meeting date will be dropped from the club. •'
MOUNTSHUKSAN Shuksan, the Most Rugged and Rarely Beautiful of the
Mountains in the Baker District, as seen from Heather Meadows, near Mt.
Baker Lodge. House Notes EDENS HALL Miss Blanche Hamilton oi Seattle,
was honor guest at a charming reception given in the drawing room of
Edens Hall, Sunday afternoon, April 15. Hostesses for the. affair were
the Misses Katherine Reese, Boimey Olson and Agnes Rose La-ko"\ v. A
color scheme Of green and yellow was effectively carried out in the
decorations. Miss Dorothy Legg gave several violin solos: "The Old
Refrain," by Kreisler; "Obertass," by Wieniawski, "The Poem," by Fibish;
"From the Conebrake," by Gardner., and "Ro- •mamza Andaluza," by
Sarasate. Miss Blanche Hamilton sang several songs and Miss Elizabeth
Gable played. Miss Jane L'Eveque and Miss Mary Wren poured. About '4o
girls were present. A no-hostess party was held in room 104 at Edens
Hall Saturday evening. The guests.'were the Misses Marjorie Lawson,
Marion Paterson, Florence Johnson, Gladys Green, Win-nifred Haller,
Marion Snyder, Irene Harris, Helen Sche'ckles, Peggy Pul-lar, Frances
DeLong, Esther Broadwater and Gladys Seymour. Miss Adelaide Dale spent
the weekend at her home in Anacortes. * * * * * The Misses Margaret
Perry, Gladys Nelson and Gudrun Anderson visited their homes in Everett
over the weekend. * * * * Miss "Marian Paterson, of Seattle, was a
week-end guest of Miss Helen Sheckles. * * * •::• v. Miss
Alice White was a week-end guest of Miss Marion Corner in Sumner last
week-end. . -. * * * * Miss Louise Dunn and Miss Edna STUDENT OPINION 5
5 = (Continued from Page Oael "Why has the Editor given this unwarranted
criticism of the members of the Board of Control?? From his own comments
in conversations and editorials we -learn of"two reasons. In the first
place he wanted a girl for Vice-President, ' no matter who it might be.
whether interested in Student Government or not, capable or not capable,
qualified or unqualified makes no difference.] It is a custom to have a
girl Vice- President We must satisfy a few who might complain and above
all we should follow the old traditions. Play safe by voting for a
candidate who says little and thinks less. Secoundly, Too many men on the
Board of Control who think' for themselves and have the energy to
express themselves in the light' of the' student opinions is not
desire-able. They may look for more power or wish to advocate reforms
which are not desireable by conservative interest. At least not by the
past president of the fall quarter. . These reasons in no way justify his
criticism but go to show his prejudiced attitude concerning tin* outcome
of the recent elections. \ I for one, have no objections to girls serving
on the Board of Control, In fact there should be two girl members to
represent the students, But if we fail to put up a strong enough
candidate or if we if the men put up a stronger candidate are we to vote
for the weaker one, just for the sake of putting a girl on the Board of
Control?? The Editor supported our President, Now when elected he turns
around and attempts to ridicule his own Candidate as we'll as the students
who voted for' his choice. Is there any consistency in this .attitude
Mr. Editor ? ? I fail to see it. If students want certain rules and
policies in this institution, How are we to obtain them unless we advocate
them?? Nothing can be gained without effort and often it is necessary to
destruct in order to"* build ;-up that which you are striving for. The
best and sane method which the students have followed is to recognize
leaders who advocate the things which the students want whether they
the.things can be obtained in the position the officer holds or not.
Senator Jones has not the power to create a tariff on shingles but
nevertheless he can advocate such a tariff if the citizens so desire him
too. and thru efforts such legislation may be obtained. When the Board of
Control has not the power it might wish,. Certainly the least it can do
is present the opinions and attitude of the student body concerning
school, problems. I for one have faith that the administration will give
them some consideration, at any rate there will be a more definite and
clear understanding between the two. Is there any harm in so doing. The
Editor has failed to point out any. The next point raised by the Editor
is:, A member of the Board of Control is only • one of the Seven,
What has he to say or what can he do ? Possible he is attempting to
thrust upon us some difficulties he has had in getting what he wants
done.?? Sfcich a fallacy in arguement is hot worth considering. Should
the state of Washington refuse to elect two Senators to represent our
state in Washington D. C. they.are only two Out-of the ninety-six??
•fc'I -believe the student body in choosing their officers, have
judged them according to the candidates ability and Character and the
interest they have in school activities. And-1 believe the students are
just as capable as the editor might be in selecting officers. The Editor
would have us believe that we all were ignorant, unintelligent students,
Uncapable of choosing the right officers and what not. Is he right?? If
so he might enlighten the unfortunate student body by telling us how to
select a candidate, Possible he is more qualifed to do so than Dean
Martin was able too in his excellent lecture in a recent assembly?? If I
understand a Editors position correctly, He should know something besides
what a question on the surface appears to be. In short he should know the
truth and facts in a case and then give his opinion from the conclusions
he has drawn. Has this been done?? Hardly He has failed in his attacked
upon the successful candidate of the last election, Mr Thompson's speech
in The MpstUp-to-DateClothing and Furnishing •For the Least Amount
of Money .. \ \ my beliefe won him no material votes. Those he won by his
speech were counteracted by votes he lost by such a speech. This seems to
be the prevailing opinion of many students. Nevertheless everyone admires
a fighter, a man of principles and who is capable of telling what he
thinks regardless of what others may believe. Even tho we do not agree
with everything that is said we must acknowledge that everyone has a
.right to their opinions. Mr Thompson was elected on his splendid record
in this institution and his ability as PPPPP