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- 1899_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- / THE NORMAL MESSENGER December, 1899 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The TWENTIETH CENTURY Demands many changes. This is the reason (and it is also the season) you should come to MONTAGUE 1HCHUGH'S Large Dr
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1899_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- / THE NORMAL MESSENGER December, 1899 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The TWENTIETH CENTURY Demands many changes
Show more1899_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- / THE NORMAL MESSENGER December, 1899 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The TWENTIETH CENTURY Demands many changes. This is the reason (and it is also the season) you should come to MONTAGUE 1HCHUGH'S Large Dry Goods House They will be happy To make you happy by showing a way to Ring out the Old, Ring: in the New. 5 They have everything to make this desirable exchange. Headquarters for Normal School Supplies. Call on them at the Corner of RAILROAD AVENUE and HOLLY STREET, New Whatcom, Wash. »i*;**** *!** gt;!**. ******** ******** ******** ******** ******** ******** ******** *£*********************•********** ************** ******** ******** »**»***» 1 THE | I BELLIGHAMBAY g 8 IMPROVEMENT f I COMPANY I Have for sale, on easy terms, « § ** I Sites for Homes | § . . §s 5| The most desirable locations near g » the Normal School Grounds. « | LUHBER FOR BUILDING | » §* I ** I ELECTRIC LIGHTS, the Most Convenient, g Safest and Best. EDSON IRISH, PRINTERS, NEW WHATCOM. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS. "Truth and Love" the Watchword of the Teacher. Jane Connell 3 The Class Room 8 Editorial 12 Lullaby, (Poem). •. Ella Higginson 14 Suggestions for Art Expression for Training Classes. Avadana Millett 15 Literary Notes 19 Our Colors, (Poem). Clara Ellen Tarte 25 Items—Personal and Otherwise 25 — F O R — ANYTHING NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL ROOM WHETHER Furniture, Apparatus, Teachers' Helps or School Supplies Address J. N. SELBY CO. 1566 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS Best Supplementary Reading AND TEACHERS' HELPS FIRST GRADE iEsop's Fables, Vol. I., *30, 40 Nelson's First Science Reader *25,' 30 Primary Friday Afternoons ' f2$ Songs and Song Games f 25 Hiawatha, Teacher's Edition -(-25 SECOND GRADE Pied Piper t , 5 j *25 Easy Problems -(-2c Three Little Lovers of Nature ... * 2 5 , 35 Norse Gods and Heroes f2o', *2$ Nelson's Second Science Reader. #25, 30 Victor in Buzzland j-20^ *25 THIRD GRADE Aunt Martha's Corner Cupboard *3o, 50 Child's Study of the Classics ' * 4 0 Story of Lafayette -(-20, 35 Legends of the Red Men's Forest ^25, 35 Cat Tails and Other Tails -(-25,' 40 Cooke's Nature Myths #25' 35 Our Friends, the Birds *40,' 50 Strike at Shane's f20, 25 FOURTH GRADE Our Gold Mine -f-20, 30 Black Beauty . |2 o . ' 30 Nameless Stories #25 Stepping Stones to Literature No. 4 70 Story Composition +2c Heart Culture, Part II ...........' 30 Study of Evangeline -j-j^ 2$ American Hist. Stories. *40, 50 FIFTH GRADE Cortez, Montezuma and Mexico 35 Lives of the Presidents #40, 50 Term's Study of Longfellow ' ' f 15 Friday Afternoons |25 Great American Industries *35, *$0 Common Sea Forms ' $0 Talks About Authors f-?o 60 Heart Culture, Part I I I '...'.. . ' . ' ' . ' . ' " " " . . . ' 30 SIXTH GRADE Ellis's History Stories go Stepping Stones to Literature, No. 6 70 Early History Stories #40, 50 Epochs in American History *40 ' 150 Term Study of Whittier '.'..! . 7 . ' fi5 Heart Culture, No. 4 '' 40 SEVENTH GRADE Stepping Stones to Literature, No. 7 70 Grandfather's Chair ". *6Q Pizarro . . . . . .*4o, 50 Evangeline -f-20, 25 Lady of t h e Lake , J20' 30 * Board binding; | Manilla binding. Money should accompany the order with 10 per cent, added for postage. Address, J. N. SELBY CO. (See page 31.) NEVi WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1899 "TRUTH AND LOVE," THE WATCH­WORD OF THE TEACHER JANE CONNEU, lt;7 WEDEN'S profound philosopher and mys- *J tic, Emanuel Swedenborg, more than a hundred and fifty years ago enunciated a principle the importance and grandeur of which the world has been very slow to recog­nize. It does not fall within the province of this paper to set forth that principle in the fullness with which it was elaborated by Swed­enborg, in fact the briefest statement of it will be given here, but while we seek to make the application of it in one line we shall hope that the reader will be carried on by interest in the thought to a study for himself of its deep significance in other directions. The two essential elements of the Divine nature are, according to Swedenborg, Truth and Love. The two eternal principles in human life are Truth and Love. Both prin­ciples find their origin in the Divine nature. Each is essential to the other. Without love truth is cold, barren, fruitless. Without truth love is contentless. From the perfect union of the two, perfect justice results. From their separation or the obscuring or diminishing of either injustice and unhappiness result, the degree being proportioned directly to the degree of separation or obscuration. To become strongly convinced that a far-reaching truth is contained in this thought of the great religious philosopher, one need only begin the application and the truth will reveal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger itself, showing an ever increasing depth as the thought is pursued. There is probably no one to whom the interdependence of truth and love in domestic life is not evident, or will not become evident after a moment's thought. The marriage relation depends upon it—is it. The happiness of the home flows from it. The wrecked home is the result of the failure to recognize it. If love exist without truth, intolerable suffering is the result or intolerable sin the unnatural condition. If truth exist without love the same suffering is the result, or fruitless, barren life the condition;for with­out love there can be no rich development of moral life, no warmth in the soil and atmos­phere of the home, a necessary condition for the growth of virtue. To the true development of the individual nature, love and truth are just as essential. The symmetry, the poise, and the strength of character which make an individual at the same time an unconscious influence by example and an active agent for good are the result of the action of truth and love in his own life. His large, clear vision, broad charity, and strong helpfulness are the result of the union of these forces in his own nature. In society at large in proportion as truth is perceived and love prevails, just institutions arise, equable conditions exist, and happiness results. Leaving the reader to test the truth of these assertions for himself, we will turn to the practical application of the principles of truth and love in the schoolroom. The purpose for which the school exists, it will be conceded, is to fit the child for the life he is to live by giving to him in the most effective form and way his heritage of knowl­edge,— that is, the truth garnered and trans­mitted to him by the world out of its wisdom and experience—and by developing in him the power for successful application of this knowl­edge to his conditions and environment for ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 his own development and his usefulness to the world. This high office of the school im­poses upon the teacher a task unequaled in difficulty by that demanded of its followers by any other profession, and requires for its fulfillment a power which only the spirit of truth and love can produce. It is only in the hypothesis that evil exists in the world along with good in order that man may by his choice between the two be a responsible moral agent, that we find any justification for the existence of such a thing as evil in the world, and a constant progress toward a final triumph of good is the only logical hypothesis which can reconcile the awful struggle between good and evil with a just God. Of the fact that the struggle goes on we are all witnesses by experience and observation, but no fact points more surely to the power and progress of good than the deep and growing recognition among those in the teaching profession, and out of it, of the true office of the school; the recognition of the fact that foremost among its duties is the development of the child into a responsible moral agent. Understanding that to fit children for the life before them by effective imparting of knowledge and by developing mental and moral power is the work of the teacher we are now prepared to inquire what things are demanded of her, and we are quick to reply, in the familiar answers to the question—scholar­ship, honesty, pleasing address, patience, self-control, etc. For the teacher I wish to trans­late these requirements into two words, just the two simple words to be found at the head of this article, but words which stand for principles divine in their origin and nature, unlimited in their significance, and incalculable in their power and warmth of inspiration. The world is right in demanding that its teachers should have all the qualities enumer­ated above, and more too. Every teacher ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger should have thorough and accurate knowledge of the things she is expected to teach, should be honest, patient, self-controlled, should be attractive to her pupils in person and spirit, but have we reached the ultimate conditions by which she is to become these things when we place them before her as ends to be attained. We may command an unhappy or fretful child to be happy, may place happiness and happy looks before him as a duty, may convince him that he ought to be happy, but if he have not a spring of happiness somewhere within him his attempts to be happy will be pathetic failures. Men and women are only grown up children, and attempts on their part to be patient, honest, self-controlled, are made, nine cases out of ten, only to meet defeat if there be no inner spring furnishing deeper motives for their actions. Such inner spring we do not hesitate to affirm is to be found in the life dominated by the principles of truth and love. Let us give it the test. We will take truth first. Shall we attempt to define it? How shall it be done? We may say that it means fact, reality, conformity to fact, veracity, fidelity, integrity, virtue, honesty—and it does mean all that, but how much more? How shall we reach a just comprehension of what it is? Can we do it and not have attained the infinite? Perhaps we can only "see thro' a glass darkly " now, and simply know that through all life, physical, mental, and spiritual there runs a principle unchangeable, enduring, and having its source in God. A something which we call truth and know it as it meets the demands of our inner nature and stands opposed to all that is false and evil. What­ever it is, it is what men have sought after from the foundation of the world, and the thing which when found, whether in the physical, mental or spiritual world has been a mighty factor in the development of the race and the progress of civilization. It is the thing which one generation seeks to pre- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 serve and hand down to the next. It is the thing for which schools were established and are maintained to teach. The truths of letters, the truths of mathematics, the truths of science are only some of its phases. Can the teacher question his high calling when he considers these things, and can he question that his best preparation is the principle of truth within himself. Will not the principle rightly understood compel him to know the truth so far as it is attainable, thereby securing for him good scholarship, one of the things demanded of him? Will it not compel him to be honest? Truth, if it become a part of one's nature will not permit carelessness or indifference in dealing with itself. Full, clear truths, not half truths, must be taught to pupils. No teacher who has set truth before her as a thing to be attained and taught can be dishonest in her work. The nature of truth precludes the possibility of it. But if the principle of truth in one's life produces good scholarship and hon­esty, to what shall we trace self - con­trol, patience, attractiveness, and some of the other virtues demanded of teach­ers? The other term suggested to teach­ers as part of a watch word is love. Were we to attempt to define this term we should find it fully as difficult of definition as truth, but we may say that it, too, is a principle unchange­able, enduring, and having its source in God. A something which attracts us by its beauty and power of giving happiness, and which stands opposed to all the evil passions of the world. The Christ, the meaning of whose life the world is only beginning to grasp, came to show its power and significance. The effects of love we can trace in the lives around us and the effects of its absence we can trace. Where it is not we find selfishness, dissension, crime, unhappiness. Where it is, and where truth is with it we, find the conditions for the growth of all virtue, justice, and happiness. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Do 3'ou ask, teacher, what will best give you patience when a pupil seems slow or willful? It is love; the love that will give you insight into the pupil's needs and make you care too much for his welfare to yield to the possible irritations of the moment. How shall you attain self-control? By having the love in your heart that will master yourself. How shall you make yourself attractive to your pupils? By letting love shine out from your face, flow out through thought, word, and deed. In suggesting truth and love as the watch-wo'rd of the teacher we are not using mere names. We are suggesting to him the possi­bility of working into his own nature the two most powerful forces in human life. Kept before the eye, treasured in the heart, they work out in the life ripe knowledge, perfect integrity, poise of character, and beauty of personality—all the powers and all the virtues which should be the equipment of those who would be teachers of men. THE CLASS ROOM HE following brief comment upon the daily work of the departments is given for those who may be interested in knowing what classes are being conducted during the first half of the school year. The work of the school is conducted upon the laboratory plan, and an extensive use o reference and parallel works is made. All work is outlined upon the basis that the student has reached the age of the why, as well as of the how, and careful work is done to give every student the ability to study and impart to others that which he has learned. Doctor Mathes, who enjoys a well-earned reputation as an instructor and lecturer in history, teaches three classes in that subject. One is a course in general history, offered to the third year class, which consists of lectures and recitations. The course in methods in history- is taken by the senior class, and in it T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 investigations and discussions are carried on regarding the best methods of teaching history. Doctor Mathcs also has the course in history of education, a subject in which he is perfectly at home and which he presents in an extremely able way. In room number one the visitor will find the science work. In this department during this term, are conducted classes in biology, geology, physics, and physical geography. In biolog\r the classes have been at work upon fundamental tissues, and have made a thorough study of the following types: Three flowering plants, a fern, a liverwort, a mush­room fungus, diatoms and bacteria. They are now at work upon the grasshopper. In physical geography the text book has been supplemented by work with charts, govern­ment reports, maps, excursions to stone quarries to study glacial action, and the dip and strike of rocks. This same line of work has also been followed in the study of geology. In physics the work has all been done in the laboratory and a full outline of the work will appear in a later issue. In room two is situated the art depart­ment, and as a result of the fall's work the room is already tastefull}' decorated with much original material. The work in drawing is free-hand and is executed both in crayon and water color. The interest manifested by the students is most commendable and promising. In addition to the elementary classes there is also a class of forty-one in methods of drawing. In this room also is conducted the reading work. All first vear students take reading:, and special attention is given to the expression and interpretation of thought. There is also a large class in methods of reading. The drawing, reading, and physical culture are all under the direction of Miss Avadana Millett. There are four classes in physical culture. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger In room three there are heard three gram­mar classes and three vocal music classes. In grammar, the time has been spent in master­ing the elements of speech, with special reference to analysis and parsing. The vocal music classes are mastering the science of reading music so well that thev have already furnished selections for the general assembly exercises, and the tones wafted over the building are both vigorous and musical. Miss Ida A. Baker, the efficient teacher of these branches, also has charge of the music in the Model school. Prof. Robert B. Yaile presides over room four and teaches three classes in elementary-algebra, and the same number in physiologv. This work is hard, dealing as it does with fundamentals, but Mr. Vaile is faithful to his trust, and light is graduallv breaking in upon the earnest efforts of the class. In the southeast corner of the building: on the mam floor is the mathematical depart­ment, presided over by Prof. J. T. Forrest, who has charge of two advanced classes in algebra, and two methods classes in arithme­tic. The work in algebra is eminently thorough and gratifying, and the discussion of methods is supplemented by object lessons from the model school. All methods are thoroughly analyzed. In addition to the mathematical work, Professor Forrest teaches state constitution and has created much interest in the subject. In room seven Miss Jane Connell presides over the English and Latin work. Two classes are conducted in American literature, two in rhetoric and one in an interpretative study of literature. There are also two classes in beginning Latin and one in Caesar. All work in the English department is con­ducted upon the laboratory plan, and much critical work is done. Miss Connell also teaches a class in methods in English. Room twelve is the home of the primary grades of the model school. The room is equipped with slate blackboards, work-table, sandboard, and is a very pleasant and well-lighted room. These little people have adopted the name of "Four Leaf Clover," and love their literary work as well as the advanced pupils. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 In room thirteen is located the grammar department of the model school. The sixth and seventh grades are represented in this department and the school has developed a thorough organization both in work and discipline. The school also has an active literarj' society, and possesses some excellent musical talent. Miss Rogers, supervisor of the training deparnment, has charge of this room, and also teaches a large class in general methods in connection with the training work. The training class numbers sixty-two members. In addition to their regular observation work, practice teaching and recitations on methods, a course of lectures has been ar­ranged specially for this class. These lectures are being given every Friday morning throughout the year, and arc being delivered by members of the faculty. Prof. Epley has given the following: "Ven­tilation," "Bacteria and Disease," "Nature Study," and "Geography." Prof. Forrest is at present giving his course, his subject being "The Register," "Duties of Parents," "Duties of the Teacher" and "School Law." Miss Millett begins the new year with "The Influence of Art," "The Utilitv of Drawing," "School Room Decoration" and "School Sports." Miss Connell will follow with "Common School Libraries," "Home Work," Public Entertainments," "A course of Reading. Prof. Vaile will discuss "Teachers' Jour­nals" and "Current Events." Miss Baker's subjects are to be "Music," "Kalevala" and "The Tomb of the Muses." Some time during the latter part of the year Sup't E. E.White and Sup't W. J. Hughes will each deliver two lectures. Their subjects have not yet been determined. Every student in the normal school is required to take spelling. The work for the year has been divided by a committee of the faculty, under the following lines: diacritical markings, syllabification, definitions, use of words in sentences, synonyms, rules for spel­ling and pronunciation. Each member of the normal faculty has a spelling class, and fif­teen minutes daily are devoted to the work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- LHJ NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASHINGTON TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR Entered as mail matter of the second class at the New Whatcom P. O. BESSIE GRIGGS . . . . Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Utopian Alcott Kulshan Aurora First Year FACULTY COMMITTEE JANE CONNKLL, ROBERT B. VAILE, AVADAXA MILLETT VOL. I. DECEMBER, 1890 No. 1 To the people of the State oi Washington, Greetings: Far up in the Northwestern corner of the Evergreen state, on the beautiful shores of Bellingham Bay, has arisen a new institution of learning, the Whatcom State Normal School. The building is situated upon the side of Sehome Hill, which rises in graceful terraces from the bay. The view thus acquired is in­spiring. The City of Whatcom, with its adjoining country, the Bay, girt by the islands of the Sound, the hills, covered with the evergreen forests, and far away, the snow-capped mountains of the Cascades, spread out before one as a panorama. The first 3'ear of school started September, 1899, with over 200 ambitious, energetic pupils eager for work. As this, the first number of the paper published by them enters your home, may it also enter your hearts and awaken therein a warm sympathy and a kindhr interest in thrie behalf. "__ Although the Whatcom Normal School may be young in 3'ears; that is the only youthful quality which could well be applied to her. Her well-chosen faculty, large enrollment list, carefully regulated class work, three labora­tories, and well-stocked library would suggest a greater age than she can boast. CLARA NORMAN MARIE AMES EMMA ROWLEY PEARL LEE JESSIE SHOCKEY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The Whatcom Normal School has started with the good wishes of the Washing-tomans and with a firm determination of her own to carve out a name in the Far West, she looks to her friends to secure for her the necessary equipment for this worthy work. She is attempting the work of only the best grade of normal schools, and offers an opportunity, nowhere excelled in the Pacific Northwest, to young people of both sexes for fitting themselves for the noble profession of teaching. To the initial contributors to THE NOR­MAL MESSENGER who have aided so materi­ally the undertaking of presenting a repre­sentative and valuable journal to the friends of our school, we are very greatly indebted. Mrs. Ella Higginson, of New " Whatcom, kindly permitted us to reproduce her "Lul­laby." The poem entitled "Our Colors," is representative of the literary work produced by the student body, since it is from the pen of the youngest student of the school. The article describing the daily class work is pre­pared from a most intimate knowledge of the actual conditions and we commend it to all who would know more of our school. The thought and work of the faculty is ably rep­resented by the opening article and by the drawing outlines. The accounts of the liter­ary societies and the personal notes are furn­ished by the associate editors. Thus have we accomplished the twofold aim of our journal, to furnish a means of communication between our Normal School and those interested in it and to put in a per­manent form for general use some of the best work and thought of our institution. We send it forth in the hope that much good mav result from it. To our printers and advertisers we extend our thanks for the appearance and commer­cial value of our paper. It will be noted that the cover reveals the Normal School colors, blue and white. For the future we have in store a quantity of excellent material. The successive issues, of which there will be three more this school year, will fully sustain the standard set bv this first number and we trust that our regu­lar subscribers will be on the lookout for them. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 14; The Normal Messenger LULLABY ELLA HIGGINSON T WAS was loungin' amongst my pillows, * Coaxin' sleep with many a sigh, An' some one in the room above me Was singin' a lullaby^; An' I could hear the cradle a-rockin' Creakety, creakety, to an' fro— An' the woman a-singin, "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' There wasn't a rag of a carpet On the floor of that room, you bet, An' the regular swing of the cradle, W'y, I can almost hear it yet; An' the sleepy coo of the baby That was bein' swung to an' fro To the wonderful music of "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' You wouldn't of thought that a fellow That's got dowu as low as I Would of felt kind of queer 'cause a woman Was singin' a lullaby; An' at first I felt just like swearin', That a hotel should treat me so, For I couldn't hear nothin' but "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' But it seemed to git softer an' lower, An' kind of familiar, too, With the cradle a-rockin' slower, Just like my cradle used to do, Till I could almost feel the motion— Rock-a-bye—rock-a-bye—to an' fro— An' my mother a-singin' "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' For she sung it to "I love Jesus," Just as my mother used to do, An' it set my heart all to achin', An' the tears to comin' too; Till I just wishl I could slouch back there, An' my mother could set there an' sew, An' I could hear her—-just once—singin' "Hush —thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 SUGGESTIONS FOR ART EXPRESSION FOR TRAINING CLASS AVADANA MlLLETT "You can no more paint what another man sees than you cau see with another man's eyes or feel with another man's soul."—Ruskin. The child must be trained to see and then to express what he sees. All exercises in expression should grow out of lessons upon other subjects, and so be closely related to the work of each day, particularly to nature study, geography, history and literature. Concentrated observation of the object will produce a thought image of the same. If on expressing this image it is found to be indefinite or not true, more atten­tive observation must be given to the object. But practice in execution alone will not give power or skill in expression. The center of action must be de­veloped. This can be done, not by doing one thing re­peatedly, until proficient in that doing, but by exercising thought on new impulses of action until it becomes natural for the mind to express through the hand the image that it holds. Expression will tend to make the image more vivid. When the image is an original creation more time must be allowed for thought. If the lesson is in connection with nature study the specimen should be before the child; for this, time should be given for him to do his work well. But if the object is to express the thought-image of which a lesson has been treating, the expression should be rapid and simple, giving no attention to detail. Before calling for ex­pression, study the specimen carefully and give brief instructions for picture making. This should be a general class exercise. The more intense the interest awakened, the more vivid the mental images will be. Under strong impulse or with strong desire to express, much of the difficulty of handling material is overcome. Skill will, of course, vary with the individual. Con­sider effort rather than result. Encourage individuality and originality in the work. Encourage neatness and proper care of materials. Aim to develop a correct memory for form, attentive observation and power in doing. Awaken enthusiasm and a desire for improvement by carefully criticising, encouraging and commending. Ask pupils to criticise their own work. Freedom should be allowed the pupils in their ex­pression, but by sympathetic, intelligent training, lead them toward higher stages of appreciation and of creative power to a point where they can, to some extent, enter into the thought and feeling of artists. Choose that medium for expression that is best suited to the lesson. Use clay modeling for expression in the round or in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger relief; watercolor or colored chalk for illustrations in nature study that require the color element; drawing in pencil or pen and ink for detail work, and blackboard sketching where rapid execution will assist the growing image; use cutting exercises as a means of story-telling. Pose drawing, begun in the lowest grades, is a means of illustrating human character and action, and strength­ened by a study of pictures of artists, will tend to develop an appreciation for the artistic use of the human figure in the masterpieces. NOVEMBER OUTLINE FOR TRAINING CLASS AND MODEL SCHOOL HARVKST THOUGHTS—FIRST WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of apples in a group or one on a branch. Tuesday: Paint three apples in group. Wednesday: Develop circle. Pencil holding. Draw freehand circlet. Thursday: Design for a border, using circles. PViday: Clay modeling of an apple. Stories: "The Three Golden Apples," (Hawthorne); "Myths of Fruits;" "Autumn" in "Myth and Song;" "The Brownies' Hallowe'en" and "November," by Carey. SECOND WEEK Monday: Illustrate "Dear Apple, Wake Up." Tuesday: Clay modeling of beads or grapes. Wednesday: Cut "The Story of the Grape." Thursday: Develop the rosette. Friday: Charcoal sketch of an onion and beet. Stories: "Ceres," "Ceres and Persephone," "The Search of Ceres," and "The Fox and the Grapes." Song: "Merry Autumn Days." THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS—THIRD WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of a pumpkin. Tuesday: Marine study—Paint sea, sky and Plymouth Rock. Wednesday: Sketch stalk of corn. Thursday: Fold and cut kerchief, cap and apron. Friday: Draw from a pose a Puritain maiden. Stories: "How a Pumpkin Helped Johnny to be Thankful," "The First Thanksgiving Day," "The Corn Song" (Whittier), "The Landing of the Pilgrims," (Hemans). Song: "Our Father we Thank Thee." FOURTH WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of a deer. Tuesday: Group of vegetables—Charcoal sketch. Wednesday: Draw from a pose a Puritan in hat and cape. Thursday: Repetition of rosette in border—paint. Friday: Illustrate "Over the river and through the wood, to grandmother's house we go." Stories: "A Thanksgiving Turkey," the story of Landseer. Pictures: "Stag at Bay," "Monarch of the Glen," "Challenge," "The Sanctuary," "Odin," "Shepard's Chief Mourner" and others of Landseers. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 DECEMBER OUTLINE CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS—FIRST WEEK Monday: Illustrate "The Shepards Were Watching Their Flocks." Tuesday: Fold and cut a five-pointed star. Wednesday: Cut from pose—shepherd with crook. Thursday: Illustrate "T'was the Night Before Christ­mas." Friday: Whittier Day—Paint the fireplace in his home. "What matter how the night behaved? What matter how the north wind raved? Blow high, blow low, not all its snow Could quench our heart-fires ruddy glow." Stories: "The stars and the Child"—Hofer; "Little Gottlieb"—Carey; "O Little Town of Bethlehem" —Brooks. Songs: "While Shepards Watch Their Flocks By Night," "Bethlehem's Beautiful Star," "The Child and the Star," "Shine Out, O Blessed Star." SIGNIFICANCE OF SANTA CLAUS—SECOND WEEK Monday: Pose—"Posting a Letter to Santa." Tuesday: Draw or paint—"Something I Want for Christmas." Wednesday: Fold and cut baskets. Thursday: Scissors story—"Santa and the Mouse." Friday: Pose—"flang up the Baby's Stocking." Stories: "Story of a Grand Old Man," "The Good Little Sister"—Carey, "Santa Claus' Helpers." Songs: "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," "Hang up the Baby's Stocking," "Santa Claus is Coming." EMBLEMS—THIRD WEEK Monday: Paint a fir tree—Decorate it for a Christmas tree. Tuesday: Paint a spray of holly with berries. Wednesday: Fold and cut fireplaces and stockings. Thursday: Illustrate "The Story of the Fir Tree," —Wiggin. Friday: Christmas in other lands—illustrate "The Bird's Christmas" or "Piccola" (Thaxter). Stories: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree," "Where the Christmas Tree Grew," "The Fir Tree" (Andersen), "Legend of the Holly Tree." Songs: "A Wonderful Tree," "Remember the Birds,'' and "The Snow Bird." GIFTS: THE GREAT GIFT—FOURTH WEEK Monday: Illustrate "The Christ Child" (Andrea Hofer). Tuesday: Cut "Story of the Wise Men" (Hofer). Wednesday: Illustrate "The First Christmas Presents"—E. E. Hale (Wiltse). Thursday: Plan mama's gift, calendar. Friday: Make calendars—Paint them. Stories: "The Bird's Christmas Carol" (Wiggins), "Three Truly Wise Men" (Hofer), "St. Anthony and the Christ Child" (Hofer), and "Life of Raphael." Songs: "Merry Christmas Bells," "Joy to the World," "Merry Christmas Has Come," and "Hark, 'tis the Voice of Music." Pictures: "Raphael and His Beautiful Madonnas." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish the Home FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Useful as well as pretty Presents, Fancy Chairs and Rockers, Couches, Parlor and Library Tables, China Cabinets, Book Cases, Etc. FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS All Kinds of Toys—Dolls, Doll Carri­ages, Children's Furnitnre, Toy Tea Sets, Games, Etc., Express Wagons, Velocipedes, Tool Chests, Boys' Wheel­barrows, Etc. Whether Looking or Buying You are Welcome B. B. FURNITURE CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 LITERARY NOTES The Whatcom Normal boasts of six literary societies, the Alcott, Chillick, Utopian, Kulshan, Aurora, and Acorn. Each is iu a flourishing condition and has a full membership. The Aurora, which, by her fifty rays, illumines the pathway of the embryo teacher, was or­ganized at the opening of the Normal in September with the following officers: President, Hattie B. Thompson; vice president, Pauline Jacobs; secretary, Frederic Ames; treasurer, Thomas Monuet; sergeant-at arms, Earnest Hardy. The society color is old gold, which combines well with the Normal colors, blue and white. For a yell, the society is preparing an entirely new composition which is requiring considerable thought. The Aurora has been divided into three sections, under the supervision of Kate Schutt, Pearl Lee, and Lillian Miller. Programs are rendered by the several divisions, successively. Iu order to systemize the work, the committee has assigned to each section a special topic, which serves as a basis for all literary work in that section, during a period of three months. The topic assigned to Miss Schutt's division is Poets, to Miss Lee's, Peoples and Countries; to Miss Miller's, Periodicals. At regular intervals the pro­ductions of the three sectious are combined into a more elaborate program, which is rendered in the assembly hall. The Aurora hopes, in time, to attain to all that the name implies, and offers a most cordial invitation to future students of the Normal to join her ranks. T R Y " T H E ULTRA" FOR LADIES The Very Latest Shoe Made Cork Sole and Waterproof THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger i On September r5, 1S99, forty-five students met in the art studio with Miss Millett, and organized the Utopian Literary Club. The object of the Club is the improvement of its members along literary lines and the development of ability to appear before an audience, with special reference to ease of manner in the classroom. The programs ren­dered have been of the nature of character sketches, book reviews, dramatic studies and debates. As a motto the Club chose "We have reached the foothills; the mountains are in view." Yellow was decided upon as the Club color to be combined with the Normal colors. The yell selected was Boom-a-lackv! Boom-a-lackv! Zip! Boom! Bah! Utopia! Utopia! Rah! Rah! Rah! At a recent election the following officers were elected: President, Ida Tillman; vice-president, Anna Klockstead; secretary, C. H. Bowman; treasurer, Grace Mansfield; sergeaut-at-arms, J.R.Rogers; musical director, Verona Millican. The retiring officers were: President, Ben F. Hovies; vice-president" Clara Norman; secretarv, Margaret Clark; treasurer, S. C. Bonner; sergeant-a"t-arms, G. C. Blonden; musical director, Anna Klockstead. Great interest and enthusiasm has been manifested in all the work of the society, and each Friday afternoon a program of merit has been given. One of "the late ones, devoted to Lowell, was as follows: Piano Solo Minta Morgan Biography of Lowell Anna Stezer GREENBURG BROS. LEADING CLOTHIERS and lt;^DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats, Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises Etc, HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM MUNRO, BLME HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. nsg ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING ~—- AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal Work. GEORGE A. GILBERT^ gt; CASH GROCER 91S E L K S T R E E T NEW W H A T O OM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 Reading—"Forlorn" Lucy Halstead Recitation— "Jusuff" Pearl Galliher Reading—"Because I am not Fair" Grace Mansfield Review of Sir Launfal Lucile Fobes Recitation—Selection from "Sir Launfal".. Grace Goodell Piano Solo Clara Downey Lowell's Literary Position Gertrude Bell Song Quartette Recitation—"The Courtin' " Clara Norman Recitation C. H. Bauman Piano Solo Lena Fechenscher Critic's Report Miss Millett Three weeks ago the Utopians challenged the Chilic tribe to a debate. The challenge was accepted and the subject chosen was, "Resolved—That women ought to have the right of suffrage." The Chilic tribe chose the affirmative, their debaters being J. C. Kerchen, Gyneth Knight, and Floieuce Griffith. The Utopian represent­atives were Gertrude Bell, C. H. Bauman, and Bertha Ross. The art room was used for the occasion and was crowded with students and visitors. Both sides presented able arguments, showing that the debaters had studied the subject and were equally anxious that their respective society should be declared the winner. The judges were F. C. Teck and J. J. Edens, mem­bers of the board of trustees, and Mrs. Ella Higginson. After carefully weighing the arguments they decided in favor of the negative. The last program was the play given Friday evening. Hie! Hac! Hie! Chief Chillick! Sahali! Sahali! Ric! Rac! Ric! Behold the Chillick tribe; a band of warriors worthy of their steel. Each week they gather 'round their council fires and hold their potlatches. They call their tribe Chillick, in honor of the once great and powerful chief of the Lummi Indians, who has long since been gathered to his fathers in the happy hunting ground. Years ago he trod the beautiful shores of Belliugham Bay and ruled wisely and well his band of dusky fol­lowers. He was a brave chief, and like a true Indian, loved to deck his person with the war-paint and lead his braves to battle with the neighboring tribes, and would, doubtless, have willingly entered the happy hunting ground directly from an earthly fighting ground. But the Sahali tyee did not permit this. The chief was taken sick while in his wigwam, which was near THE BANK OF WHATCOM L. P. WHITE CO. Transacts a General Banking and Exchange Business YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger what is now the corner of Seventeenth and C streets', Whatcom. The best medicine men of the tribe waited upon their suffering chief, and the wigwam was filled with devoted followers yelling and groaning to keep away the evil spirits. But the noise was unavailing, and the arts of the medicine men were baffled. Three days the chief lingered, then his spirit, passing away, left the whole tribe in mourning But his memory will not be soon forgotten. The Clillick tribe will do honor to his name and tell the tale of the brave young chief around their council fires. The potlatches of the tribe are interesting as well as instructive, and a hearty invitation is extended to all new pupils of the Normal School to join the tribe and smoke with them the pipe of peace. Bump ka thud Bump ka thud M—in—in—m Kulshan! Boom! ! ! The Kulshan I,iterary Klnb was organized at the be­ginning of school in September and selected the Indian name for Alt. Baker for its name. A motto has not yet been decided upon, but we ex­pect to choose one appropriate to the aims and purposes of the Klub. Our colors are blue, white and pink, and Kulshan Crater is the name of our paper. The officers at present are: President, Alildred Aiackey; vice-president, Pauline Klockstead; secretary, Dot Wallace; treasurer, Myrtle Trott; critics, Prof. F. W. Eply, Ada Shidler, and Miss Belle Asher; sergeant-at-arms, Clinton Stearns; reporter. Dot Wallace; editor for Klub, Emma Rowley. We now have forty-three active members. It is the aim of the present program committee to make our A. G. WICK MAN .--—--^\ THE TAILOR 1345 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM, WASH. E. Y. GRA5ETT CO.'S BANK Transacts a General Banking Business, Buys and Sells Foreign and Domestic Exchange. Gold Dust Bought or Advances made subject to mint returns. E. CAULKINS Dealer in Stationery, Books, News, Office Sup­plies and Christinas Goods HOLLY AND ELK NEW WHATCOM, WASH. WISCONSIN GROCERY * * * * # FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 meetings both interesting and instructive. Through our business meetings we are becoming well versed in par-limentary law, and in the rest of the work we are con­tinually seeking to widen our range of usefulness and learn to appear before an audience and read a paper, recite, or take part in a debate with ease and elegance. Our program for December 8th was upon Pacific Coast Literature. Kdwin Markham, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Ella Higginson, and Prank Carleton Teck.the last two of this city, being the authors under discussion. The lives and writings of these western writers will be brought before the society by several short sketches and at least one production from each will be either read or recited. Before long we wish to present a play for the enjoy­ment of the Klub, and another afternoon will be spent with American humorists. The Klub is planning a public program to be given in the near future, at which time we intend to defy the adage, "There's nothing new under the sun." Doctor Matthes, please ma}' I use the phone? Main 161 please. Hello, Edith! So you want to know all about our literary society, the "Alcott"? Yes, we have a critic. No, she is not a cook but an excellent Baker. Boys in our society? Why yes, we can boast of five young men and Moore too. Of course I will tell you the officers. Miss Carrie Risedorph, president; Miss Marie Ames, vice-president; Miss Bertha Kale, secretary; Miss Mamie Barr, treasurer. We call our society paper the "Alert." The Misses Shumway and McGinuis are the editors. Oh yes, there have been some good jokes in the paper. Come Just to Look! A RICH COLLECTION OF APPRO­PRIATE ARTICLES NEWEST DESIGNS AND STYLES Jewelry Watches Silver Novelties Belt Buckles Clocks Desk Ornaments Brush Sets Rings Ebony Goods Opera Glasses Silver Ware Etc. Etc. AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES THE CAR ALWAYS STOPS AT OUR DOOR CORNER DOCK AND HOLLY STREETS NELSON ROBINSON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger Did you know we were interested in real estate? Well, we are, because we own a House. Why is our society bound to be successful? Because we have Ames. What a funny question for you to ask, Edith. Have we any dudes? Of course not, but we have a Bum(in)stead. Oh! I am so glad you asked me about our yell. Wah Hoo Wah! Zip Boom Bah! Alcott! Alcott! Rah! Rah! Rah! What did yon say? Yes, our society is sure to have its place in the front ranks of the Whatcom Normal School. Oh, dear! they shut me off and I was so anxious to tell more, but as I despondently hang up the phone, I hear the blending of happy voices shouting, Who are, who are, who are we? We are the members of the Alcott, see? On the sixth day of October, the pupils of the sixth and seventh grades in the training school decided to organize a literary society for the mutual good of its members. The following rules and regulations were adopted. 1. That the society be known as "The Acorns." 2. That the society colors be brown and green, symbols of the acorn and the oak. 3. That the regular meetings of the society be on each Friday afternoon from 2 to 3 o'clock. 4. That the officers consist of president, vice-presi­dent, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms, to hold their respective offices for five meetings after election. 5. That no visitors be invited to our regular meet­ings, but be made welcome if they come. 6. That we have at least three public meetings during the year, to which visitors should be invited. 7. That each member pay ten cents membership fee, five cents monthly dues and be assessed ten cents each for colors. 8. That no pupil who fails without excuse on private programs shall appear on public. The following officers were then elected: President, Warren Beard; vice-president, John Chandler; secretary, Jessie White; treasurer, Dollie Little; sergeant-at-arms, Eugene Dorr. ELDRIDGE KERSHAW Real Estate, Insurance and Farm Loans B. B. BANK BLOCK, NEW WHATCOM. P. L,. HEGG-^ lt;$*' Photographer Views of Bellingham Bay and Surrounding Country. Portraits in Crayon and Water Colors PICTURE FRAMES 10 Per Cent. Discount to Normal School Students 1285-87 ELK STREET NEW WHATCOM. WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 OUR COLORS CLARA E W E N TARTS HE Normal has raised her colors And entered the race at last; May fair winds never fail her, As she sails alonsj rig-lit fast. She carries a crew, a captain, Three mates and their helpers five. Her passenger list is increasing; Two hundred and forty now thrive. Blue and white, is her banner. True blue may it ever be, And the white shall never be tarnished, As it floats out full and free. Then, hurrah.' for the good ship Normal, In the race she is sure to win. For we '11 stand by our captain bravely, As over the waves we spin. Mrs. Ella Higginson, New Whatcom's gifted writer, has donated copies of her works to the Normal School librar}'. Mrs. Higginsou lives just across the street from the Normal School and is much interested in the in­stitution. The Normal School now possesses twenty copies of Webster's dictionaries—one International, seven Col­legiate, and twelve Academic. There is also a copy of the Standard dictionary and a set of the Century, in the library. The library contains at present 1420 volumes. About 250 more volumes have been ordered, and we have over $400 in the library fund yet unexpended. On December first a total of 1006 text books had been ordered for use in the Normal School proper, while about 250 copies have also been ordered for the model department. Mr. J. J. Edens, the senior trustee of the Normal school, captured several first prizes for fruit exhibited at the Northwest Fair, which was held in Fairhaven in September. Mr. Edens' farm is one of the oldest and best in Northwestern Washington. Hon. Jere Neterer, chairman of the board of trustees of theNormal School, was one of the debaters on the affirm­ative in a discussion of the Philippine question, which was the first of a course of entertainments to be given by the Aftermath Club of this city. THE PEOPLES STORE Sells Groceries, Notions, Station­ery and School Supplies. Opposite Sehome Hotel. 765-7 Elk Street, New Whatcom, Washington. m ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger Frank Carleton Teck, a trustee of the Normal School has just issued a neat little volume of original poems-entitled, "Under Western Skies." The book has re­ceived much personal comment, and the impression made on the public bespeaks an enviable future for its author. Several young ladies attending the Normal, together with two or three residing in New Whatcom, have organ­ized a Shakespearean club which meets every week at the home or boarding place of some member. The club lias just completed the reading of Hamlet and at the next meeting will have a debate on the subject: Re­solved, that Hamlet was not insane. The next play to be taken up will probably be Julius Caesar. The members of the club are: Miss Delliuger, president; Misses George, Rogers, and Lee of New- Whatcom; Misses Ames, Buckles, Muldoon, Moore, and Risedorph of Seattle; Miss Rawley of Idaho, Miss- Bell of Port Town-send, and Miss Pillman of Everett. Miss Risedorph is critic. A Young Woman's Christian Association has been organized in the Normal School. Many of the young ladies of the school have joined the association and others are daily being added to our list of earnest work­ers. Although Normal life is a busy life, spiritual de­velopment is not neglected. Devotional meetings are held every Friday from 12:30 to t p. in. Those outside of the school who are interested in the work are cordially invited to visit us. The officers for the year are as fol­lows: President, Pauline Jacobs; vice-president, Mar­garet Clark; corresponding secretary, Miss Risedorph; recording secretary, Mildred Mackey; treasurer, Florence Griffith. The enrollment in the Normal School by classes is as follows: First year. 98; second year, 65; third year, 35; fourth year 32; fifth year, 8. Of these sixteen are special students, but these have been placed in the several years in which the major portion of their work lies. The en­rollment of the model school is seventy two. The formal opening reception of the Normal School was held on the evening of October 28th. The board of trustees, the faculty and the students received their in­vited guests, who included the citizens of New Whatcom and all those interested in the institution in the building, which was elaborately decorated for the occasion. Among the distinguished guests who were present were Governor and Mrs. John R. Rogers, State Superintendent Frank J. Browne. A short informal program was presented and refreshments were served in three of the recitation rooms. The Normal School has had the pleasure of placing in the poet's corner in the library a copy of "Under Western Skies," the gift of the author, Frank Carleton Teck. Miss Alice McNeal has been obliged to leave school on account of her health. CROFTS LIVERY DRAYING AND TRANSFERRING iHotxsistiold. G o o d s a n d P i a n os . H a n d l e d C a r e f u l ly DOCK STREET NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 The students of the normal join in extending to Mr. James Perry their heartfelt sympathy in his grief for the death of his father at Siunas. Miss Mary Knappe has been very ill with pneumonia, but is now improving. Miss Olevis and Clara Warriner, and Mr. Claude Jeffrey spent the Thanksgiving vacation at Nooksack. A basket social was given during the vacation by the district school for the benefit of the school library. Forty-five dollars were raised. The basket-ball teams are thinking of challenging the U. of W's. Misses Moore, Muldoon, Ming, Kaine, Daerrer, Baker, and Jones, spent Thanksgiving at their homes in Seattle. Lost—A small note book containing a love letter. Finder please return book without reading letter to Miss S. P . Misses Margaret Clark, Louise Peden, Bertha Ross, Verona Millicau and Ada Pillman spent Thanksgiving at Everett. Messrs Max and George Blonden spent Thanksgiving at Lynden. Lessons given in yelling by Mr. Kerchin, rates cheap-only pupils with large months and good lungs need apply Lesson in Pollard's synthetic method. Teacher (pointing to word NOW)—Don't you know this word Frank? It belongs to the same family as cow, now what is it? Frank (eagerly)—Calf. One of the young ladies seems to be thinking seriously of taking the Vaile. Professor Vaile spent Thanksgiving in Seattle. Wanted—To find an expressive yell for the Auroras. Miss Buckels entertained her grandmother, Mrs. G. V. Liley, during Thanksgiving vacation. Miss Fletcher spent Thanksgiving at Port Townseud. MILLINERY THE CITY OF CHICAGO Largest Stock on the Bay. Special Reduction during the Holidays. Hundreds of Fine Hats at Half Price. Switches of Human Hair and Pompadour Rolls a Specialty. Don't Fail to Call. 1965 Thirteenth Street, on Viaduct, New Whatcom. TAKE YOUR SAVINGS DEPOSITS TO THE Scandinavian - American Bank Sunset Block, Comer Elk and Holly Streets We pay Interest on Time Sf Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger The spirit of the Normal school is most commendable. This is specially worthy of comment when it is remembered that the school opened its doors for the first time this fall, and that every student had to be ex­amined or classified, and that many of the students had came from older institutions, such as Ellensburgh State Normal School, State University, Puget Sound University, and several of the very best high schools and academies in the state. Not only were the students kind and helpful during the first few days of organization, but what is better, they set about finding work for themselves, and at the end of the second week every student was in his place and hard at work. This spirit of industry and good cheer is manifest every­where, and the motto, "No Idlers Here" beams from every countenance. The principal of the school has publicly expressed his gratification at the earnestness of the students. This in­terest is not only shown during the recitation hours, but every room is a workshop until long after dark every afteroon. The passer­by at 5 o'clock in the evening can invariably see a large portion of the building lighted and occupied with busy students and teachers. All recitations are over a t 3:30 and the balance of the afternoon is spent in research work. The library is occupied from 8 in the morning to 5 and six in the evening. A teacher passing through the hall one evening at 5:30 o'clock counted twenty-six students still in the build­ing at work. The building is opened at 8 in the morning, and by 8:20 there are one hund­red students bustling through the halls. As time passes and the school gets down more and more to its settled life, the spirit of earnestness increases, and everything points to a most happy and prosperous year. CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. N EW W H A T C O M i The Normal Messenger is from i 1 The Press of EDSON IRISH \ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Alverson, D., Pharmacist, Twelfth and Harris Sts., Fair-haven. Abbott Olsen, Grocers, 1098 Elk St., New Whatcom. Biggs Henderson, Physicians, Fischer Blk., New What­com. B. B. Meat Market, Fairhaven. B. B. Grocery, Elk and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Bruce, S. M., Lawyer, Fischer Blk , New Whatcom. Barr, Mrs. E. W., Millinery, Viaduct, New Whatcom. B. B. Improvement Company, New Whatcom. Burrows, J. S., Shoemaker, 2121 Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Bank of Whatcom, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Battersby Bros., Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Thirteenth and E Sts., New Whatcom. B. B. Furniture Company, Holly St., New Whatcom. Croft's Livery, Dock St., New Whatcom. Cox, W., Architect, Dock St., New Whatcom. Caulkins, E., Book Store, Elk and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Commercial Importing Tea Company, Holly St., New Whatcom. Darwin, L- H., Clerk Board of Trustees, State Normal School, New Whatcom. Day, E. P. Y., Loans, New Whatcom. Drake, L. D., Dry Goods and Clothing, Holly St., New Whatcom. DeChamplain, Druggist, Holly St., New Whatcom. Edson Irish,Printing, 1333 Railroad Ave. New Whatcom. Fischer, E„ Real Estate, Fischer Blk., (owner of Sunset Blk.,) New Whatcom. Frye, Jesse, Attorney at Law, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Fairhaven Market, The, Fairhaven. Grasett, E. Y. Co., Bankers, New Whatcom. Graves, Backus Purdy, Bankers, New Whatcom. Greenwood, Alonzo, Barber, Holly St., New Whatcom. George, Mrs. A., Millinery, 1649 Holly St., New Whatcom. Graves, E. C, The Racket Store, Fairhaven. Green berg Bros., Dry Goods, New Whatcom. Gilbert, Geo. A., Grocer, 915 Elk St., New Whatcom. Holt, Dr. Chas. L.,Occulist, Fischer Blk., New Whatcom. Hardin, Ed. E., Attorney at Law, Fischer Blk., New Whatcom. Horst, C. A., Agt. Chicago Lumber Coal Co., 1472 Holly St., New Whatcom. Hinsdale, N. N., Hardware, Thirteenth St., New What­com. Hotel F'airhaven, M. Rae, Prop., Fairhaven. Hegg, P. L., Photographer, Elk St., New Whatcom. (Continued on following page.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding page.) Iowa Grocery, W. A. Marsh, Prop., Fairhaven. Ireland Pancoast, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Koebler, H. M., Meat Market, Fairhaven. Long Bros,, Hardware, Implements and Bicycles, Holly. St , New Whatcom. Montague McIIugh, Dry Goods, Holly St., New Whatcom. Mansfield, A., Grocer, Elk St., New Whatcom. McDongall-Gage Company, Mens' Furnishings, Holly St , New Whatcom. Mason Co., Grocers, Holly St., New Whatcom. Marlett, J. H., Fruit and Confectionery, Viaduct, New Whatcom. Munro, Ulake Haskell, Plumbers, Elk St., New Whatcom. Newman Howard, Lawyers, B. B. Bank Blk., New Whatcom. Nelson Robinson, Jewelers, Dock and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Neterer, Jere, Lawyer, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Nolte Bros., Meat Market, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Pacific Meat Market, F. E. Curtis, Prop., Bay and Holly Sts., New WThatcom. Richards, A. E., Court Stenographer, New Whatcom. Pacific Steam Laundry, North Elk St., New Whatcom. Red Front, The, Clothing, Holly St., New Whatcom. Stockleiu Bros., Dry Goods House, Holly St., New Whatcom. Schuman, I., Merchant Tailor, New Whatcom. Strand, H. B., Real Estate, Farming aud Mill Machinery, 1462 Holly St., New Whatcom. vSelby, J. N. Co., School Supplies, 1566 Holly St., New Whatcom. SutclifFe Hill, Wall Paper and Paints, Holly St., New Whatcom. Scott, Eltnon, Lawyer, Bay and Holly Sts., New What­com. Scandinavian-American Bank, Elk and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. White, L. P., Banker, Dock and Holly Sts., New What­com. Wickman, A. G., Tailor, 1345 Holly St., New Whatcom. Wisconsin Grocery, Fairhaven. Woodward, W., Confectionery, 1629 Holly St., New What­com. White Drug Company, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Woolard, A. E., Secretary Building Loan Association, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Van Zandt, Dr., Fischer Blk., New Whatcom. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- .4 D VERTISEMENTS 25-CENT BOOKS Paper Covers unless otherwise mentioned -Esop's Fables, bds. 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Show more1900_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER ^Ittrclr, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 ---------- D. D. FAGAN STORE Leads IN DRY GOODS LADIES' FURNISHINGS AND NOVELTIES Being Exclusive Dealers, it is the place for you to secure the LATEST STYLES Agents for the Centemeri Kid Glows. Agents for Royal Worcester Corsets. The only place to find the Real Tuxedo Shrunk Duck. N O R M A L S E R G E S A N D R I B B O N S • • • Come in and examine our Stock and be Convinced of our Low Prices ii2s Elk Street B. B. GROCERY CO. WE RESPECTFULLY ASK That you visit the various Depart­ments at THE FAIF? before making purchases elsewhere. A careful investigation will prove to you that a marked saving can I be made on all purchases at I NEW WHATCOM THE P A IR b The Largest and Best Line of Dress Goods in the City i THE ? BANK OF WHATCOM | L. P. WHITE CO. | TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING | AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS 5 YOUR ACCOUNT SOMCITED, LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK NEW WHATCOM EDSQN IRISH, PRINTERS. NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger STATE NORMAL SCHOOL FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences JANE CONNELL, English and Latin AVADANA MILLETT, Reading, Drawing, and Physical Cul­ture IDA A. BAKER, English Grammar and Vocal Music ROBERT B. VAILE, Assistant, History and Literature SADIE R. ROGERS, Supervisor, Training School CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Assistant, Training School HATTIE B. THOMPSON, Librarian J. A. McBRIDE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS In Suomi Land. Ida Agness Baker 3 Physics Outline. From Mr.Eply'sNote Book 9 Editorial 11 Whatcom County Institute 12 On Bellingham Bay, {Poem). Frank Carleton Teck 13 Literary Societies 14- From the Office 19 The Senior Class 21 The First Year Class 23 General Items ....24 The Normal Gate, {Poem) 26 The Pullman Boys, {Poem). By a Student 26 Notes 27 Teachers and Students^ Will find it to their advant­age to call on or address J. N. SELBY St CO. 1566 Holly St. New Whatcom, Wash. They constantly have in stock a large assortment of the latest Teachers' and Students' Helps Before buying elsewhere or ordering from the East see what they have and get their prices. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH, 1900 IN SUOMI LAND BY IDA AGNES BAKER. ' 'Books are men of higher stature And the only men that speak aloud for future times to hear." HE constitutional struggle that little Fin­land is passing through just now, and the dignity with which she is conducting her­self, recall to mind other remarkable facts con­cerning that people. The little strip of mingled fens and lakes and meadows is one of the few countries that has produced an epic poem. The story of the life of this poem reads like a romance. Stu­dents had noticed that the Finnish peasantry knew a vast number of peculiar folk-songs, rhymes, and incantations. Several attempts had been made at collecting them, but it was not until the first of this century that schol­ars noticed a unity in the songs. So many of the songs centered about three characters — Wainamoinen, Lemminkainen, and Ilmainen—that the idea occurred to Dr. Topelius and Dr. Lonnrot that the songs of these minstrels might be fragments of one long poem. The occasions for the exercise of perseverence and tact, and the many pictur­esque and dramatic incidents that happened during the restoration of this poem, would make an interesting volume. Dr. Lonnrot, who had long been professor of Suomi language and literature in the Uni­versity of Helingsfors, finally succeeded in fit­ting together the parts of this poem into its V ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger original form. At its publication the Grimms and Max Muller received it with enthusiasm. "From the mouths of the aged," said Muller, "an epic has been collected equaling the Iliad in length and completeness. The Kalevala will claim its place as the fifth national epic of the world, side by side with the Ionian songs, the Mahabharats, the Shanameth, and the Nibelunge." There is evidence in the songs themselves that the poem is very old. Some of the schol­ars believe that it was cotemporan- with the Iliad. It is wonderful to think of it, lost, yet preserved, through the course of three civiliza­tions; the fragments imprinted only upon the loving memories of a people who had no con­ception that they were singing parts of one of the world's epics. To the minstrels they were only the songs of their people, the stories of their dear Suomi Land. Scholars recognize in the Kalevala a store­house of information as well as a beautiful poem. They discover in these songs a com­plicated mythology, and, as any belief is a revelation of the people who hold it, they can form deductions that are hidden from the or­dinary reader. They gather from between the lines flowers unseen by us. However one does not need to be a philolo­gist to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of this song, the fragrant breath from the world's youth, to see the quaint pictures of primitive life, and to observe the customs and compre­hend the ideals of this early people. At best steam can take us only to the Finland of today, but read your Kalevala in the shade of an ash tree, in sight of birchen boughs and twinkling aspen leaves, and you will take a trip back, past centuries of time, through old Suomi Land. You are first impressed by the peculiarities of the power which transports you. When Longfellow had collected his Indian legends, odorous of the pinewood and ringing with ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 laughing water, he chose from among all the world's poems, for the expression of his "Hi­awatha," the form of this Kalevala. The peculiar metre and odd trick of repitition are a mode of expression that fit well the simple thoughts of a primitive people, imbued with the mystery and frendliness of nature. Even if the song of "Hiawatha" has ac­customed the reader's ears to the quaint style of the Kalevala, he ma}r 3ret be unable to en­joy these Finnish runes. He who never has longings for a life "under the greenwood tree," he who cares not to gossip with the birds and bees and beasts after the manner of their own mute watchfulness, who is never "midway to believe a tree among my fair progenitors," may as well pass the Kalevala by, for he will miss its chiefest charm; he cannot go to Suo-mi Land. The Kalevala transports us with it into God's great chambers, "on the blue black of the ocean," where "the air is crystal-pillared," to "purple-colored headlands" "on the heath among the fir trees" "under the snow-robed firs and aspens." The hero, Ilmarinen, is borne to the north-land on the storm wind, "on the sledge path of the ether." When Ahti's mother is hurrying the world over to find her reckless son, "paths arise and come to meet her." Ilmarinen, the successful lover, to woo the Bride of Beauty, goes to the north-land in his sledge of magic: Gold and silver-mounted harness, Hazel birds that sing and flutter On the courser's yoke and cross-bow, Thrushes also sing and twitter Merrily on hame and collar, Seven blue-birds, seven cuckoos Sing the wedding march in concord. All through the poem man and nature are great friends. The titmouse warns Waina-moinen, in his first sowing, that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Osma's barley will not flourish If the forest be not leveled And the branches burned to ashes. Kalevala people call their friends pet names. To them the bee is Honey bee, thou tiny birdling, Lord of all the forest flowers. and the squirrel Snow-white squirrel, mountain jewel, Flower of the field and forest. They make an agreement with Otso, the bear, calling him "honey-paw," and "fur-robed light-foot." Any one who enjoys con versing with dumb creatures, who has learned to comprehend and answer their varied modes of speech, will discover a quaint humor in the joking of the maidens with the messenger hare. They were gathered in the bath-house, working each upon a birch broom, when the hare came to the doorway. At the sight of him they shouted: Hie thee, Long-legs, or we'll roast thee! Hie thee, Big-eye, or we'll stew thee. Injured innocence often swells the hearts of our dumb friends, and the messenger hare haughtily answers: Think ye not I journey hither To be roasted in the skillet, Let fell Lempo fill your tables, I have come with evil tidings, Come to tell the cruel story Of the flight and death of Aino. The philosophy that vegetation, the dumb creation, and man are but expressions, in va­rying degrees, of one divinity has a charm for those who love out-door life. There is the same charm in reading the songs of a people who leap to this height of thought through the imagination. They turn to trees and plants, the sun, moon, and stars, the insects and animals, for advice and help, with a sim­plicity that argues belief in their power and goodwill. Now and then, in our times, a "Talking Oak" suggests the same thought in a setting ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 of modern life, but in the Kalevala this intimacy with nature has the natural set-ting of a primitive life that suits the simple idealizing. We laugh with them at Lemmenkainen's chase of the Hisi reindeer. It ran through feus and forest, fields and court-yard, pent­house doors and gateway, turning over tubs of water. It threw the kettles from the fire­place and upset the dishes cooking, till the dogs barked, the children cried, the women roared with laughter, and the heroes shouted. Lowell says: I love to enter pleasure by a postern, Not the broad popular gate that gulps the mob; To find my theatres in roadside nooks, Where men are actors and suspect it not. It is with such feelings that we catch these glimpses into the life of those long-ago peo­ple. It is a busy, but withal a beautiful, life. The singers, who are workers themselves, see all their daily vocations through the irradiat­ing lenses of poesy. To them the works of the Creator and their own occupations are equally noble. The Bride of Beauty blesses her flocks as they start to pasture, and sings of their "robes as soft as ermine." Wondrously beautiful are the maidens of the air and their sunset-tinted looms. The smith and his forge share the honors of Ukko, the creator. Even the work of Lylikki, the snow-shoe maker, is sung minutely and rever­ently. When they catch the fire-fish, the work of the village net-maker is sung through every step, beginning with the planting of the flax. They are filled with wonder and delight at their ability to make things. Their words evince that simple joy in production that is natural to children, to primitive peoples, to the noble-minded, and to the creator of all. It is the thread of divinity that binds man to the universal life. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger In preparation for the wedding of Umari-nen and the Bride of Beauty, one whole rune is devoted to the storv of the first making: of beer. The primitive manufacture begins where Man of good luck sowed the barley. Then the work progresses, the magic maiden calls for help from the "snow-white squirrel," the "golden-breasted martin," and the honey bee, and, when at last Osmotor, the beer-pre-parer, despairs because the beer "will not live within its vessels/' robin red-breast, from the tree-top, advises him to put it into oaken vessels, Into strong and willing barrels Firmly bound with hoops of copper. In reading the Kalevala one is reminded, bj' the expedition of Wainamoinen, Lemmin-kainen, and Ilmainen to obtain the Sampo, of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece. Wainamoinen creates the harp, and the artless description of the effect of his music re­minds one of Orpheus and his lute. Tuonela's dark death stream reminds us of the Styx. The triple-headed serpent guarding Pohyola's mansion from Ahti the reckless, suggests the tripple-headed Cerberus. It is interesting to trace the similarities in the myths of the two races that were as com­pletely separated by the space between them as though they had lived upon different plan­ets. It is evident that at times the primitive mind is struggling to comprehend the myste­ries of creation. The first runes are an at­tempt to picture the beginning of the uni­verse, resulting in misty outlines that remind us of the broken duck eggs of the Orphic philosophy. No doubt students of folk-lore see deeper, hidden meanings to many of the stories, but the surface beauty and the lessons are so numerous that they charm the ordina­ry reader beyond the temptation of searching deeper. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 It is necessary for individuals, in their study of the advanced governments and elegant living, to go back, in thought, to the youth of the race; live in a cabin; look for art in the color of the clouds and sunsets, in the form of the gnarled tree-trunks and upheaved rocks; for music in the sounding torrent and whispering leaves; drink from tin dippers, sleep on the ground, and eat food seasoned with smoke. If you cannot realize all this, if you cannot hear God's messages in the oak grove or from fisurses in the rock, from the titmouse or the aspen, go to the poems of these first people, and see how close to the handiwork of God they lived, how uncon­sciously they read His lessons and were one with Him and His manifestations. Epics are like nature. They are fierce, heaven-piercing mountain ranges, or broad, life-giving prairies, or vast forests, enclosing mystical lights and shadows, friendly blos­soms, weird glens, and raging torrents. There are sunny nooks and wild dells in the Kale-vala forest, and there are hill slopes of pretty flowers to be gathered. But woe betide us if we bring them into the modern drawing-room! Our wealth is vanished. They are youth, and only those of us who have remem­bered the visions of youth, whose eyes are still unsealed to the wonders of nature, whose ears are yet attuned to the harmonies of life-only those who go to Suomi Land. PHYSICS OUTLINE All work in the Normal school is conducted largely upon the laboratory plan, and it is the purpose of the editors to give from time to time outlines of the work done in the va­rious departments, and we take pleasure in quoting from Mr. F. W. Eply's Physics note­book for this issue: "In addition to the usual text-book work, somewhat the following laboratory work has been done by the students, working with du- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger plicate apparatus: Practice in measurements of various sorts such as length of a straight line, volumes of cube and sphere, diameter of wires by means of screw calipers. Density: Weight of a unit volume. Specific gravity of various solids, such as sulphur, quartz, para-fine. Specific gravity of liquids by weighing and balancing columns. Specific gravity of air. The laws of fluid pressure. Boyle's law, pumps, the hydrostatic press. Law of the lever and the principle of moments. The parallelogram of forces. Determina­tion of coefficient of friction. Laws of the pendulum. In light, the law of inverse square. Deter­mination of intensity of light by means of Rumford's and Bunsen's photometer's. De­termination of position of image in plane mirror. Focal length and position of image of concave and convex mirrors. Index of refrac­tion for plate glass, focal length of lenses. Re­lation of object distance to image distance. Shape and size of real and virtual images formed by a lens. Determination tenacity of various kinds of wire and effect of annealing. Modulus of elasticity. Determination of laws of elasti­city and tension for bars. Comparison of masses by acceleratory test. Elastic and in­elastic collision. Testing a mercury thermometer. Determin­ation of the coefficient of linear expansion of a brass rod. Specific heat of shot. Determination of the length of a sound wave. Determination of lines of force near a bar magnet. Study of a single fluid galvanic cell. Lines of force about a galvanoscope. Resistance of wires by substitution: cross-section and multiple arc. Measurement of resistance with Wheatstone bridge, etc. In all this work each student has kept a note-book, embodying the object of each ex­periment, its method, computations and the conclusions reached. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- Hi NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASH. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. (See Special Rate Page 13) Application made for entrance as second class matter at the post-office at New Whatcom, Washington BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . . Editor in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS CLARA NORMAN . . . . Utopian MARIE AMES - Alcott EMMA ROWLEY . . . . Kulshan PEARL LEE . . . . . Aurora JESSIE SHOCKEY . . . . First Year FACULTY COMMITTEE CATHERINE MONTGOMERY-, ROBERT B. VAILE, AYADANA MILLETT J. N. SELBY, Business Manager VOL. I. MARCH, 1900 No. 2 The poem in this issue was selected by per­mission, from Mr. Teck's latest volume. "Under Western Skies." The bo3's of the several societies have come to the conclusion that they are capable of taking care of themselves, and have conse­quently, formed a literary club of their own. Considerable stir and debate among the young ladies has been caused by this strange move and many comments both for and against the boys have been made. But in spite of entreaty, scorn or sarcastic remarks, the boys remain obdurate and have handed in their resignations as members of the several societies, and henceforth will form a non-coeducational organization. Success to them. The popularity of the MESSENGER is at­tested by the fact that before the first issue had been in circulation two weeks, the business manager had received 485 bona fide subscribers. Of these, 173 were from the normal students. The second term of the present school year opened Monday morning, February 5th. At this time thirty new classes were organized, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger and more than twenty old classes were con­tinued from last term. Twenty-three new students were enrolled, making the present enrollment 260. The address for the occasion by Miss Montgomery was a rare treat, and was much enjoyed by a crowded room full of students and friends. The Board of Trustees of the New What­com State Normal School deserve the com­mendation of the public in general for the active and personal interest each member has shown in the welfare of the institution. They have not only held their regular monthly meetings in the normal building, but have made several official visits, as a board, and have thoroughly inspected the actual work­ings of the institution. They have done even more. They have manfully responded when called upon by the students for speeches. Among the many hard working people in the Normal School few are more faithful to their trust than our efficient janitor, John A. McBride. Patience is indeed a virtue, and nowhere in the school is it better exemplified than in our librarian, who answers hundreds of questions pleasantly every day. WHATCOM COUNTY INSTITUTE The Whatcom county teachers' institute will be held during the week beginning March 19th. County Superintendent R. S. Simpson has taken great pains in preparing the pro­gram, and many rare treats are promised. Among the instructors are J. H. Miller, Lincoln, Nebraska; President F. P. Graves, State University; State Superintendent F. J. Brown; President E. A. Bryan, Agricultural College; Principal W. E. Wilson, Ellensburg; Principal W. B. Turner, Cheney; Superinten­dent E. E. White, of New Whatcom, and Superintendent W. J. Hughes, Fairhaven. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 An interesting and valuable art exhibit will be displaj'ed by Miss Avadana Millett of the State Normal School, and Miss Nellie Sheldon of the city schools, on Monday evening of institute week. Other evening entertainments are also provided. ON BELLINGHAM BAY FRANK CARLETON TECK When Vesper stars with jewel wings The stole of Night array, The moon her shimmering reflex flings Athwart the trail of day. Her white face glows with spectral pride, As if the dewey eve Had brought some cynthian victory-tide Her splendors to retrieve. A noble peace enfolds the scene— A splash of silver spray, A phosphorous rush and and sport of sheen, A lone wild bird's last lay, And then a low sweet lullaby Of brooks and lyre-like rills— The while that radient face on high Illumes a world of ills! A SPECIAL RATB OF 95c. A YEAR Beginning with this issue is made to all teach­ers and prospective students receiving this number of the MESSENGER. This is little more than actual cost, and is done to enlarge the MESSENGER'S sphere of usefulness by keep­ing in closer touch with the Normal School those most interested in its purposes and suc­cess. It is confidently expected that many teachers and young people will avail them­selves of this opportunity of helping to main­tain among the students, patrons and friends of the school a magazine which will not only serve as a medium of though between pupils and their friends, but foster the professional spirit among those who are to become teach­ers. Address, JT. N. SELBY, Business Manager. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger LITERARY SOCIETIES The Utopian Literary Society has shown by public demonstration the benefit to be de­rived from faith in the ideal. The Chillick Tribe has proved with equal clearness that "Sahali! Sahali!" has power to inspire. The Normal School public is now awaiting the fulfillment of its confident expectations that mines of precious metals will be dis­covered in "Kulshan;" that the auroral flashes which have already been seen to play about the southeast corner of the building are but the first indications of a beautiful "dawn" and that many ardent literary aspirants under the gentle influence of their patron saint, Miss Alcott, are pursuing on the "flowerless path" which they have mapped out for themselves, a real road to fame. No dates have yet been made public for enter­tainments by the Auroras and Kulshans, but we feel sure that such pleasure is in store for the waiting public. AURORA SOCIETY. Some members of this society have been asked why Aurora was chosen as its name. The reason is quite obvious to anyone ac­quainted with the members of this society. The young leaders, among whom are four of the nine seniors, have such a magnetic in­fluence; that their rays of light permeate the whole school. The name is simply symbolic of what we hope to attain. The officers elected for this term are as fol­lows: President, Miss Sue Randall; Vice- President, Miss Lilian Miller; Secretary, Miss Ethelyn Luce; Treasurer, Miss Jessie Havens; Sergeant-at-Arms, Miss Vivian Frasier. The literary programs are under the supervision of the Misses Louise Peden, Maude Drake and Louise Dorrer. The critic is appointed monthly by the faculty critic, Prof. J. T. Forrest. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 ACORN SOCIETY The Acorn Society held their regular meet­ings during the past month, everyone with the exception of a very few taking their part on the program. The progress of the society has been wonderful, the members have all improved in their work, and are able to take their parts on the programs with less difficulty than a month ago. The committee on decorations, with a few suggestions from Miss Rogers, have beautified our room very much with ferns, cedar and suitable pictures. Dr. Mathes is well pleased with the work being done—especially the music and debates. ALCOTT SOCIETY A delightful entertainment was furnished by the Alcotts Friday evening, February 16th. The flag drill and the musical numbers were particularly pleasing. The pupils from the Model School in costumes of "ye olden time" gave the "Mistletoe Bough" in pantomime. CHILLICK TRIBE The Chillick tribe has been on the war path, altho'paint and feathers were dispensed with, yet the war spirit was there never­theless. The cause of it all is this: The braves have assembled themselves together and announced their intentions of withdrawing from the tribe. A touching and pathetic farewell ad­dress was read at the last council meeting which was intended to touch the heart and cause the tears to flow. But only contempt mingled with pity sat upon the stern brows of the listeners. Contempt and pity for the braves who didn't know what was best for them. Action was taken upon their resigna­tion and it was accepted by a large majority. But the hearts of the Chillicks are hard, and when the aliens tired of their self-imposed exile, return and seek admission to the tent ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger which they have voluntarily left, they shall not be admitted. They shall be turned away to seek new camping grounds and new tribes. KULSHAN KLUB The present Klub officers are: President, Dot Wallace; Vice-President, Mary Bird; Secretary, Myrtle Trott; Treasurer, Sara Peden; Sergeant-at-Arms, Emma Rowley; Critics, Prof. F. W. Epley, Miss Elsie McAll­ister. One of their late programs, a nonsense afternoon, which was greatly appreciated, was as follows: Quotations from Mother Goose Short paper on the life of Mother Goose Emma Rowley Recitation—Riley Dot Wallace Pen Picture Sara Peden Debate—Question Unknown. Affirmative Myrtle Trott Negative fheo. Myer Medley Lottie Butler Original Poem—Side-lights on the Normal Earl Woody Continuation of Boer War with Map Mary Bird Recitation—Mother Goose Nellie Rogers Kulshan Krater Editor All society meetings take place in the science room, where there is always an air olt pro­found wisdom. This, in a way, affects the character of their literary programs, which have always been more or less mysterious. The emblem of the Klub is the Roman Lamp, which coincides with the rurroundings of the Klub room. The colors of the Klub are white, blue and pink. The membership consists of students from all classes in school, of which some are good reciters, some debaters, while others have considerable musical talent. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 UTOPIAN SOCIETY "Dispatch, Sir." "Very well, put it on my desk." "But it is a 'rush' message and the mes­senger boy is waiting for an answer." "Well I wonder what it is that requires such a speedy reply; give it to me. 'Reserve space for Utopian Society report.' Indeed I will; there is always space for that report, and when it does not arrive I feel as though something were missing from the paper. I was talking to one of the members the other day, and if you would like to hear what she had to say just come back after taking this reply to the boy. Ah! back so soon? I never knew you to hurry so; you must have heard of the Utopians before and are anxious to hear more. Well, to begin with, the society is going about its work in a methodical man­ner that is sure to be a success. Each month has its special work that is dealt with each week. Last month was devoted to stars, Alaska and a humorous program. The pro­gram on stars was very interesting; it con­sisted of essays, recitations, and readings. Alaska, the next in order, was probably the best program ever rendered in the society. The main features were, a discussion on the boundary line by Miss Clark, Miss Taylor and Miss Morrison. There was also a very good paper by Mr. Hovies on the gold dis­coveries. Next came the humerous program that was given over to Mother Goose. On this day roll call was answered by Mother Goose rhymes, aud there were recitations, songs, essays, stories and impersonations. Next week will be devoted to the Transvaal question, and then will come a Kipling after­noon. Of course you heard about the candy sale the society had and the success it was ? Miss McRae, of Everett, a member of the senior class, has joined the ranks of the Utopians. Oh! must you go ? What, twenty pages of MS. to copy? Well, good-bye." "Good-bye." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING SOCIETY. On Washington's birthday the young men of the Normal School took steps to organize a literary society, in which particular atten­tion would be paid to practice in parliament­ary procedure, debating, and discussions. They first resigned from their respective societies, with appropriate ceremonies, manv of them giving up high offices. Mr. Yaile had been chosen by the faculty to be their critic, so they met in Room 4 and effected a temporary organization. At the next regular meeting a constitution was adopted and officers for the first term were elected as follows: Theo. Myers, Pres.; Thos. Monnett, Vice-Pres.; Geo. C. Blonden, Sec; S. C. Bonner, Treas.; A. J. Peak, Frank Moore, and Max Blonden, Ex­ecutive Committee. TO Recede Northwestern Dividends vounust ca^ No r t h w e s t e r n Policies TALK WITH FELKER LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WILLIAM MURPHY m i •"««. '3™ "BEET New Store, Just Opened with Ribbons, Laces, Notions, Lace Curtains and Hen's Furnishings WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME WHATCOM, SEATTLE AND TACOMA ROUTE ) Steame* BAY CITY \ THE ONLY PROPELLER ON THE ROUTE J leaves NEW WHATCOM at 8 p. m., Sundays, Wednesdays / and Fridays. / Leaves Commercial Dock, TACOMA, at 2 p. m.; Citv Dock, S foot of Main Street, SEATTLE, at 8 p. m., Tuesdays, C Thursdays and Saturdays for C Anacortes \ Fairhaven s New Whatcom S Fare to SEATTLE, $1; Fare to TACOMA, $1.25 f W. H, ELLIS S SON, W. J. ELLIS, S OWNERS TRAFFIC MANAGER \ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 The enthusiasm evinced thus far has been great and augurs well for the future of the society. Plans are being laid for the public en­tertainment that the societ\r is to give about April 6th. It promises to be the best and the most enjoyable of the many-fine programs that have been given during the year. Mr. Bowman, a student in chemistry, has become so well versed in that subject that he asserts a heated tube will serve as a curling iron. The drawing class have lately taken up the study of the "dear" and find it very interest- For 25 cents in postage stamps any teacher or prospective student can have the NORMAJL MESSENGER for one year. Address, J. N. Selby, Business Manager. FROM THE~ OFFICE Supt. F. M. Cowperthwaite, of Van­couver, B. C, will deliver a lecture at the Normal School, Friday evening, March 30th, tiext. Last week an order was placed for about 200 more volumes for the library. This makes a total of 1000 volumes purchased \ OUR I J Spring Styles j I NOW ARRIVING | j gt; 1i ( Bav Agents for the Famous \ * " 5 j "ULTIMA" SfiOSS j I THE FAMOUS j I SHOE HOUSE | ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger since last September. In addition to the above order, the school has closed a contract which secures for the library a complete set of Bancroft's Pacific Coast Histories—thirty-nine volumes, bound in leather, at a cost of only a trifle over one dollar a volume. The records show that at present there are 60 students studying rhetoric; 91, English grammar; 110 literature; 54, general history; 44, latin; 42, book-keeping; 32, chemistry; 30, advanced psychology; 90, school economy, 124, arithmetic; 146, drawing; 140, vocal music; 40, methods in geography and nature study. There are 62 in the training class. There are also many other smaller classes, in addition to those above mentioned. Sixty of our students have had experience as teachers in public schools. One student MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHER DEALER IN FRAMES AND MOULDINGS Specially equipped to photograph Large Class Groups STUDIO IN REVEILLE BUILDING PHONE 170-3 NEW WHATCOM MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING — AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. Business Stenography Preparatory Day and Evening School. For further information send for j o u r n a l . Business firms furnished with competent help free of charge. Thirteenth St., Viaduct, New Whatcom. AUG. WILSON, Prop. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 has taught one hundred and fifty months, and more than twenty-five have each taught ten months or more; thirty-six students are graduates of accredited high schools, and six have diplomas from academies; two are col­lege graduates; twenty-four haye attended some other normal school; more than eighty have held teachers' certificates; seventy-six of the students are over twenty years of age; thirty-six of the first year students are over eighteen years of age; the average of the entire student body is two months less than twenty years. THE SENIOR CLASS The first senior class of the N. W. S. N. S. numbers nine members, and the attainments of the class are most gratifying. The average age of the members is twenty-four years, and their average experience in teaching is twenty-six months. Miss Margaret Clarke has spent two years at the Racine, Wis., High School, one year at the Racine Academy, one year at the Everett, Wash., High School, and one year in the State University. Miss Florence Grif- CHAl^^STANBRA SSSWSRDB GUNSMITH !• Dealer in and Repairer of Guns, Bicycles and Sportsmen's Goods U M B R E L L A S REPAIRED TYPEWRITERS MITCHELLS 1065 ELK STREET, NEW WHATCOM BELLINGHAM BAY GAS CO. 1321 DOCK ST. Welsbach Lamps for Lighting Jewel Gas Ranges for Cooking DR. F. J . GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Corner R. R. Ave. and Holly St. Over Famous Shoe Store NEW WHATCOM, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger fith is a graduate of the New Whatcom High School, and spent last year at the State University. Miss Minta Adams Morgan is a graduate of Hillsdale College, Michigan. Miss Emma Mythaler is a graduate of the Waterloo High School, Iowa; has pursued the State Reading Circle work for three years, has attended several summer schools, holds a first grade certificate and is a teacher of wide experience. Miss Pauline Jacobs has taught in the county schools for several terms and has spent three years at the Ellensburg State Normal School. Miss Clara Norman has attended the Parkland Academy one and one-half years, and the Ellensburg State Normal School two and one-half years. Miss Ruth Pratt has completed a course of study in the State University, through the sophomore year, and Miss Kate Schutt is a classical graduate of Cornell University, New York. Miss Hattie Thompson has attended the Puget Sound University several years and is a teacher of wide experience. The work of the entire class in the training department is of a high order. A. G. WTCKMAM ^——\ THE TAILOR 1345 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM WASH. E. CAULKINS Dealer in Stationery, Books, News and Office Supplies HOLLY AND ELK NEW WHATCOM, WASH. D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. McARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK S T R E E T NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 THE FIRST YEAR CLASS Every institution of higher education is proud of its entering class, and the New Whatcom State Normal is no exception to this rule. It is with this class that the school can do its first complete work, and it has been a source of much satisfaction to the faculty that no less than ninety-eight students have enrolled in this first year. The personnel of the class is also desirable. Of the number twenty-nine are over eighteen years of age. Six are experienced teachers. More than eighty per cent, of the class expect to com­plete a course of study in the institution. There are twenty-one from New Whatcom, fifteen from Skagit county, and thirty-two outside of Whatcom and Skagit counties. On account of there being so many in this class, they were divided into three divisions: A, B and C. The course they are taking this term includes algebra, grammar, physiology, drawing and vocal music, reading, orthog­raphy and physical culture. J. C. MINTON, D. D. S. SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 12 Fischer Block NEW WHATCOM, WASH. THE McDOUGALL=GAGE CO. The Celebrated H. S. M. Clothing KNOX AND STETSON HATS MONARCH SHIRTS Fischer Building Corner Dock and Holly Sts, HIGGINSON'S PHARMACY Removed to Slade Block, Elk St. A Full Line of Drugs and Medicines STATIONERY AND BOOKS LOW EXPENSES AND LOW PRICES . . . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS One of the most interesting features of last month was the loan exhibition of decorative design which was given in the assembly hall Jan. 30. An informal musical program was rendered and the students and their many friends thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. As this was the first exhibit of its kind ever brought to the Pacific coast, it was worthy of much attention. It came from a group of Boston artists in decorative design whose excellent work has in the past few years raised American work to a much higher plane than formerly. This same collection was exhibited in Boston last spring and at­tracted wide attention as being the best work of its kind yet produced in America. The work covered the entire range of historic ornament, Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek, Roman, Mohammedan, Byzantine, and Renaissance. It included designs for almost every imagin­able purpose—iron-work, brass, wood-carv­ing, stained glass, ceramics, textiles, wall­papers, book covers, book plates, etc. As nearly all of the work was in water colors, it made an especially attractive display, which any one could enjoy, however uncultivated in art. To those who took a deeper interest it GREENBERG BROS LEADING CLOTHIERS and lt;^-DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats, Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises, Etc. HOLLY STREET N E W WHATCOM Photographer Views of Bellingham Bay and Surrounding Country. Portraits in Crayon and Water Colors PICTURE FRAMES 1285-87 ELK ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 afforded an opportunity for study such as has never before been offered here. The artist of greatest note whose work was represented was Miss Amy Sacker. She is a pupil and disciple of C. Howard Walker, who has for some years been lecturer on the history of ornament at theMass.Institute of Technology, and is the greatest American authority on this subject. Applied design and decorative work is a branch of art that has been attract­ing much attention in England and America during the last few years, and we are glad to have had an opportunity to see some of the best. At the general assembly hour, Friday morning, January 26th, Frederick Warde, the popular actor, gave the school and some of its friends a most delightful lecture on the subject "Shakespeare." The talk lasted an hour and thirty minutes, but seemed scarcelv one third as long. Miss Emma Yule, superintendent of the schools of Everett, Washington, read her de­lightful and interesting paper on "Early Ex­peditions of Exploration in the West" before an audience that more than filled the assem­bly hall, on the evening of January 19th. In the course of her paper, Miss Yule traced the early history of the western portion of the continent, touching upon the salient points with considerable detail. The speaker closed with a forcible and convincing plea for the study of local history. The Normal school felt very grateful for such an agreeable con­tribution to its life and activity, and evinced its great interest in many ways. The Utopian Literary Club recently held a very successful candy sale in the art room of the building. The proceeds were devoted to the fund, which the society thus originated, for decorating the interior of the drawing room, the office and the recitation rooms. Each member of the society contributed a fix­ed quota of candy, and a chosen committee waited upon the students and others who flocked into the room. The orchestra from the model school discoursed sweet strains of music during the sale. The net proceeds amounted to more than sixteen dollars. On Saturday, January 27th, Capt. J. W. Tarte and family, with a few of their friends, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger took the Normal faculty out for an excursion on the bay in their delightful little steamer, the "Oriole." The day was warm and pleas­ant; a landing was made in Glen Cove, on Lummi Island; a delightful lunch was spread upon the beach, and all in all it was one of those occasions never to be forgotten. Surely Capt. Tarte and family have the hearty thanks of the faculty for such a pleasant win­ter picnic. The excursion was given in honor of Miss Ella, who is a student in the Normal school. THE NORMAL GATE The following poem was found tacked upon the gate to the Normal campus one morning: "Praj' open it softly And close it with care— For its eternal banging Would make a saint swear. So handle it gently, Or you'll hear complaints, For they who live opposite— They are not saints! " THE PULLMAN BOYS BY A STUDENT. Those Pullman boys from Pullman town Have been traveling 'round the Sound, They came to Whatcom one fine day And for a while the town was gay. They walked the streets, held high their heads, And every thing seemed painted red. We liked their songs, that college air Likewise, the way they combed their hair. And when the season glides around We hope thej' will again be found Traveling up and down the Sound, Those Pullman boj's, from Pullman town. CROFTS LIVERY DRAYING AND TRANSFERRING H o u s e h o l d Goods a.«.d P i a n os DOCK STREET NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 N O T E S Miss Margaret Kenealy has accepted a school at Geneva, Whatcom county, for the spring. Miss Elsie Gifford, after spending three months in review work, begins teaching near Deming. The Four Leaf Clover Club has chosen pink and green for colors and now want a "yell." Miss Myrtle McConnell, after spending five months in the Normal school, has accepted a position as teacher in Lewis county. Prof. J. T. Forrest has been ill for the past few weeks. He is much missed in the Normal and we hope for his speedy recoverv. Y. W. C. A. has this quarter been making a study of Proverbs. The weekly devotional meetings are a source of much spiritual good to all who attend. The circles which have been organized for the purpose of doing more individual work are meeting regularly. The study of the life of David has been taken up by one of these circles under the supervision of Miss Myrtle Springer. Miss Minta Morgan, Miss Margaret Clarke, and the students from Everett, enter­tained Miss Emma Yule on Saturday even­ing, January 20th, at the home of Miss Mor­gan. The faculty was included among the invited guests. During the illness of Miss Rogers her room in the Model school was left almost entirely in the hands of the trainingclass. Everything went along nicely, but a care-worn expression settled down upon the faces of some of the young ladies, and it was noticed that they seldom smiled. Take your Savings Deposits to the Scandinavian -American Bank Sunset Block, Corner Elk and Holly Streets We Pay Interest on Time Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger Several of the young ladies have been wear­ing little knots of blue and yellow ribbon lately. Blue and white are our colors, girls. Miss Fouts (describing bugs) "Sheath wings, mouth parts for biting and sucking, and they live mostly upon human beings." The opening address of the second term was delivered by Miss Catherine Montgom­ery of the training school. The address was greatly enjoyed by all present. Miss Avadana Millett recently delivered a lecture to the training class on school sports. Considerable enthusiasm was aroused over the suggestion to forma boating club as soon as the warm weather begins. Dr. Mathes delivered a very instructive and interesting talk to the students of the training class on the subject: "Applying for Positions," on Friday afternoon, Feb. 16. Supt. W. J. Hughes of Fairhaven, on Thurs­day afternoon, Feb. 22, gave a most helpful talk to the training class upon the subject, "Training vs. Teaching." Principal E. T. Mathes delivered a lecture at Chehalis January 11th, also at Lynden February 16th. On Saturday evening, March 3rd, an in­formal reception to the students was given in the Normal building. The hours were from seven to ten o'clock, and almost every stu­dent in the school was present. The three hours were very pleasantly spent in games, contests and conversation. The W. A. C. Glee Club gave a most de­lightful concert at the Bellingham Opera house under the auspices of the Normal school, Feb. 12th. The large audience present are unani­mous in their praises for the boys. They are not only good entertainers but they are" gen­ial gentlemen. DR. C. A. DARLING^=^ gt;- D E N T I S T Rooms 6 and 7 Holly Block Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. N E W WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Teachers' Helps by Grades FIRST GRADE Nelson's First Science Reader *25, 30 Primary Friday Afternoons ... f25 Songs and Song Games ... f25 SECOND GRADE Easy Problems f25 Norse Gods and Heroes t2o, *25 Nelson's Second Science Reader *25, 30 THIRD GRADE Child's Study of the Classics *40 Cat Tails and Other Tails U5, 40 Cooke's Nature Myths *25, 35 FOURTH GRADE Black Beauty f20, 30 Nameless Stories *25 Story Composition t25 FIFTH GRADE Nature Study by the Months *50 Cortez, Montezuma and Mexico 35 Great American Industries *35, *5o SIXTH GRADE Talks About Authors t30, 60 Early History Stories *40, 50 Story of Longfellow tJ5 SEVENTH GRADE Study of Evangeline fi5 gt; 25 Grandfather's Chair *6o Common Sea Forms *50 EIGHTH GRADE Lady of the Lake f20, 30 Modern Europe 65 Lives of Our Presidents 50 * Board binding; f Manilla binding. The above is simply suggestive of what we have; write for our catalogue giving extensive lists with prices of Latest Supplementary Readers, Best Teachers' and Students' Helps. Club rates for leading magazines. Club rates for teachers' periodicals. Pedagogical books. Money should accompany the order with ten per cent, added for postage. Address, J. N. SELBY CO.. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY NEW WHATCOM, WASH. Abbott Olsen, Grocers, 1098 Elk street. Adams, F. D., Dentist, Cor. C and Thirteenth streets. Adams, C. M., Civil Engineer. Alexander Stewart, Fire and Marine Insurance Brokers, Holly street. Axtell, W. H., M. D., rooms 15-18, B. B. Bank building. Austin, J., New York Shoe Store, Holly street. Biggs Henderson, Physicians, Fischer building. B. B. Grocery Co., 1125 Elk street. Bruce, S. M.. Lawyer, Fischer building. Barr, Mrs. E. W., Milliner, Viaduct. H. B. Improvement Co. B. B. Furniture Co., Holly street. Bank of Whatcom, Lighthouse block. Battersby Bros., Dry Goods and Shoes, Thirteenth street. Burrows, J. S.. Shoemaker, 22 r Thirteenth street. Bereus, L. L., Diamonds and Jewelry, Holly street. Bennett, C. D., Tailoring Agency, Lighthouse block, Dock street. Bacon Ells, Loans. Elk and Holly streets. Brand, Geo. E. Co , Wholesale Flour and Grain, Holly street. B. B. Gas. Co., 1321 Dock street. Croft's Livery, Dock street. Cox, W., Architect, Dock street. Caulkins, E., Book Store, Elk and Holly streets. Commercial Importing Tea Co., Holly street. Central Meat Market, Elk street, near Morse H'dware Co. Clark, A. B., Proprietor the Fair Department Store. Darwin, L. H., Clerk Board of Trustees State Normal School. Day, E. P. Y., Loans, R. R. Ave. Drake, L. D., Dry Goods and Clothing, Holly street. DeChamplain, Druggist, Holly street. Dickinson Co.. Warrant and Real Estate Brokers. Dellinger Mullin, Real Estate and Insurance, 1245 Elk street. Dr. Thompson's Pharmacy, Cor. Thirteenth and E streets. Dr. Geoghegan, Dentist, R.R. Ave., above "The Famous." Dr. Darling, Dentist, rooms 6 and 7, Holly block. Dobbs, B. B., Photographer, Holly street. Dewey Express, Telephone 120-1. Edson Irish, Printers, 1333 R. R. Ave., Eddy, A. J., Meat Market, 925 Elk street. Fischer, E , Real Estate, Fischer block. Frye, Jesse, Attorney at Law, Lighthouse block. Frizell Hardware Co , Holly street. Felker, G. W., Gen. Insurance Agent, Lighthouse block. Fagan, D. D., Drv Goods, Holly street. FarnungBros., Principal Barber Shop, 1488 Holly street. Galloway Griffin, Grocers, Knox block. Grasett, E. Y. Co., Bankers, Dock street. Graves, Bacus Purely, Bankers, B. B. Bank block. Greenwood, Alonzo, Barber, Holly street. George, Mrs. A. Milliner, 1649 Holly street. Greenberg Bros., Dry Goods, Holly street. Gilbert, George, Grocer, 915 Elk street. Green, W. A. F., Cigars and Tobacco, 1508 Hollv street. Holt, Dr. Chas. L., Occulist and Aurist, Fischer block. Hardin, Ed. E. Attorney at Law, Fischer block. Horst, C. A., Agt. Chicago Lumber and Coal Co., Holly street. Hinsdale, N. N., Hardware, Thirteenth and E streets. Hegg, P. L., Photographer, Elk street. (Continued on following page.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding page.) Hollcraft Boyer, Job Printing, Reveille building. Hotel Byron, Hadley Griffith, proprietors, Dock street. Ireland Paucoast, Grocers, Thirteenth street. Judson Undertaking Co., Funeral Directors, Oakland bid. Long Bros., Hardware and Bicycles, Holly street. Litton, Harry, Gen. Household Furnishings, Holly street. Montague McHugh, Dry Goods, Holly street. Mansfield, A., Grocer, Elk street. McDougall-Gage Co., Men's Furnishings, Holly street. Mason Co., Grocers, Holly street. Markley, Dr. L. R., Knox block, residence, C and Twenty-third streets. Murphy, Win., Notions and Furnishings, Knox block, Thirteenth street. Marlett, J. H., Fruit and Confectionery, Viaduct. Munro, Blake Haskell, Plumbers, Elk street. Minton, Dr. J. C, Dentist, Fischer block. McGinnis, Writes Insurance, 1588 Holly street. McFaul, F. A., Confectioner, 1141 Elk street. Morse Hardware Co., Columbia Bicycles, Elk street. Mitchell, J. E., Photographer, Dock street. McArthur, D. J. and Son, Ins. and Real Estate, Elk street. Newman Howard, Lawyers, B. B. Bank building. Nelson Robinson, Jewelers, Dock and Holly streets. Neterer, Jere, Lawyer, Lighthouse block. Nolte Bros., Meat Market, Thirteenth street. Nicholson, Wholesale and Retail Drugs and Stationery, Holly street. N. W. Business College, Viaduct. Pacific Meat Market, F. E. Curtis, Prop., Holly street. People's Photo Studio, Cor. Thirteenth and D streets. Poage, C. S., Mgr. Western Union Tel., 1478 Holly street. Pacific Steam Laundry, North Elk street. Richards, A. E., Court Stenographer. Red Front, The, Clothing, Holly street. Rice, Dr. M. B., Veterinery Surgeon, Croft's Livery. Rohrbacher, Chas. A., Teacher of Pianoforte, room 22, Sunset block. Stocklein Bros., Dry Goods House, Holly street. Schuman, I., Merchant Tailor, Holly street. Strand, H. B., Real Estate, Farm and Mill Machinery, Holly street. Simonds, W. J., Real Estate Broker, room 20, Fischer block. Selby, J. N. Co., School Supplies, 1566 Holly street. Sutcliffe Hill, Wall Paper and Paints, Holly street. Scott, Elmon, Lawyer, B. B. Bank block. Scandinavian-American Bank, Elk and Holly streets. Schleuder Bros., Graduate Opticians and Jewelers, Bay and Holly streets. Sligh, J. E. Lawyer, Bay street. Stanbra, Chas., Guns and Bicycles, 1065 Elk street. Thiel Welter, Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, etc., Elk street. Thomas, John L., Real Estate and Loans, Bay and Holly streets. White, L. P., Banker, Dock street. Wickmau, A. G., Tailor, 1345 Holly street. Woodward, W., Confectioner, 1629 Holly street. White Drug Co., Thirteenth street. Woolard, A. E., Sec. Building and Loan Association, Lighthouse block. Whatcom Grocery Co., Elk and Holly, Telephone 113-1. (Continued on following page.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding page.) Washington Meat Market, F and Thirteenth streets. Washington Hotel, D. E. Bartruff, Prop., Dock street. VanZandt, Dr., Fischer block. FAIRHAVEN. Alverson, D., Pharmacist, Twelfth and Harris streets. Bollong, George, Co. Chicago Dry Goods Co., Eleventh street. Dufur, Banker, Harris street. Fairhaven Market, The, Harris street. Graves, E. C, The Racket Store, Harris street. Hohl, George, Flour and Feed, Eleventh street. Hotel Fairhaven, M. Rae, Prop. Iowa Grocery, W. A. Marsh, Prop., Harris street. Koebler, H. M.. Meat Market, Harris street. Sims, O. F., D. D. S., K. P. building. Wisconsin Grocery, Harris street, BEST WORKS FOR THE SCHOOLROOM The Baldwin Readers, Nos. i to 8 Stepping Stones to Literature, Nos. i to 8 The World and its People, Nos. i to 9 The Cyr Readers, Nos. 1 to 5 The Heart Culture Series, Nos. 1 to 4 The Five Cent Classics for all grades The Western Series of Readers, four numbers The Ten Cent Classics, for advanced grades The Teachers' Helper Series for all grades The Child World Series, lower grades For information and prices, call on or address J. N. SELBY lt; CO., 1566 HOLLY ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. i^? gt;rt gt;^:Cr:^^wj^xrt^s«rara gt; ^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- HOUSE-FURNISHING I GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish the Home £ Y-1 i FOR THIS SPRING SEASON 3 We are showing the newest § and best in Carpets, Rugs, If and all Floor Coverings. |j Our Showing of Novelties in Lace Curtains and Win­dow Draperies is very at­tractive. | Whether Looking or Buying You are Welcome 1 .. B. B. FURNITURE GO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- EDWARD FISCHER DEALER IN Lots in the City of New Whatcom BUSINESS PROPERTY IN THE BEST CENTRAL LOCATIONS RESIDENCE PROPERTY In the immediate Neighborhood of the Normal School and its Vicinity FISCHER BLOCK NEW WHATCOM, WASH.PPPPP
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- 1900_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- lt;.-^ FIRST ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Quarterly gmte, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 1 NORMAL FACULTY AND STUDENTS: We thank you sincerely for your kind | H patronage for the past year and I MONTAG
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1900_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- lt;.-^ FIRST ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Quarterly gmte, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 1 NORMAL FAC
Show more1900_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- lt;.-^ FIRST ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Quarterly gmte, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 1 NORMAL FACULTY AND STUDENTS: We thank you sincerely for your kind | H patronage for the past year and I MONTAGUE I McHUGH I |5 Will do all in their power to merit a p continuance of the same M As usual we shall carry a full line of p The Famous Normal Serges at p 50c, regular 65c. goods. £; p All colors in the Famous Patter- 1::- M son Ribbons, from No. 1 to 40. If you are wanting anything in the following lines it will pay you to call, as we are acknowl­edged headquarters on all lines: Dress Goods, Silks, Trimmings Lin­ings, Laces, Embroideries, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Table Linens, NapHns, Towels, Crashes, Sheetings of ah' widths, ^uting Flannels, All-wool White Flannels, Wash Flannels, French Flannels, Bed Spreads, Blan- | kets, Comforts, Window Draperies, jj Swisses, Portiers, Lace Curtains, etc. | Special Bargains in Sun Shades I and Umbrellas \ The Largest and most Complete Stock of Dry j Goods in the Northwest | MONTAGUE JMGH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- Pictured top row, left to right: Pauline Jacobs, Ruth P. Pratt, Emma Mythaler; bottom row, left to right: Margaret J. Clark, Clara Norman, Hattie B. Thompson, Kate M. Schutt, Florence M. Griffith. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE, 1900 EVOLUTION OF THE GANGLION SADIE; J. ROGERS HE wonderful evolution, development, growth of vegetable and animal life, under proper conditions, and their rapid de­cay under adverse circumstances, are beyond question. This is due to the fact that a watchful eye is ever ready to note the new leaf or tendril, to rejoice over any indications of increased animal power and in the absence of either, to seek and remove the cause. That brain evolution, or rather mental evolution, through its physical organism is more difficult to study, and therefore less understood by the many, is obvious. Were it possible to be well equipped with the necessary apparatus for observing the different stages of cell, ganglionic and nervous development, could we see the workings of the brain and the immediate results of certain processes of treatment, possibly many diffi­culties would be removed. "Education cannot create anything new: it can only develop and unfold the already existing faculties of the human mind." In treating this subject therefore, my purpose is not an attempt to introduce the new, but a hope that out of the abundance of the old, I may present a few thoughts in such a simple, logical manner, that those who read, may be led to investigate to an extent that will result in at least one extra convolution of the cerebral cortex of each child under their care. T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger As far as possible I shall exclude psycholog­ical technicalities and take for granted that with the general physiological divisions of the brain, you are so familiar, that I may spare you their enumeration and make use of only such as are necessary as a basis for a discussion of the subject. By means of experimental investigation, it has been proven that from the jelly-fish up­ward throughout the animal kingdom is recognizable a peculiar tissue, which psycholo­gists designate, nerve tissue. This nerve tissue, consisting of gray and white matter, made up of minute nerve cells and nerve fibers, im­bedded in a substance called nerve cement, constitutes what is known as the cerebro spinal axis or nervous system of mankind, which has the entire supervision of all the actions of the human body, either muscular or mental. The great nerve centers of the nervous system, are the spinal cord and the brain. The minute nerve cells comprising the gray matter of each of these nerve centers, are col­lected in aggregates called ganglia, and it is with the evolution of the ganglion that this paper is to deal. As the ganglion is an aggregation of cells, connected by nerve fibers, so the spinal cord is an aggregation of ganglia. From this organ pass, in pairs, the nerves controlling the muscles of the body. To this organ pass sensory nerves, whose function it is to trans­mit stimuli to the nerve centers. The movements of the infant are auto­matic, pure and simple, until he reaches that stage in development, whereby he begins to direct or control them. The wholly auto­matic or spontaneous actions have served their purpose. By a sort of dawning will power, he now begins to direct or systemize certain muscular movements, which in time become what we term reflex action. In other words, the nerve centers or ganglia, have ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 through the direction of the brain, repeated the act so often as to have thoroughly learned their work, and henceforth the controlling power is in the spinal cord. When by means of the sensory nerves the stimulus is carried directly to the ganglia of the spinal cord and the act is performed independently of brain disturbance, we have an example of reflex action. To illustrate: a fly lights upon the face of the sleeping child, the sensory nerve communicates the tactile disturbance to the spinal ganglia, where the direction is changed to a motor nerve which communicates with a muscle of the arm. The hand is raised; the fly disappears, but the child sleeps on. "Reflex action," says Halleck, "so important in human life and education, is the deputy of the brain, and directs myriads of movements, leaving the higher powers to attend to the weightier matters." As the normal child conies into the world with all the organs in miniature that are to develop into the physical man, so the brain, the physical basis for mind, contains in miniature all the nerve centers or ganglia it will ever have. As the parent and physician carefully watch the development of the physical body, imagine, if 3rou can, the consternation depicted in their faces, should they become aware, that through some unknown cause, or perhaps inattention on their part, even the most unimportant organ was becoming deformed or showed signs of arrested development. Why? Be­cause every part of the physicial organism is essential to every other part and in so much as the physical being is imperfect, in so much is that life robbed of it's birthright. What is true of the physical, is true of the mental. The cortex of the brain is an aggre­gation of nerve centers, waiting for develop­ment, and if neglected will remain in an arrested state and the individual is a cripple. Localization of brain functions is no longer doubted by students of psychology. By this ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger we mean that the outer gray rind or cortex has been mapped out, experiments showing that different functions should be assigned to different localities. The motor area is so definitely fixed that the ganglion controlling the movements of a finger may be located. Behind and below the motor area, we find the sensory area, which is proven by the fact that disease or injury of the ganglia of cer­tain portions, will destroy the sense of sight, that of other portions, hearing, etc., etc. While it is true that certain brain areas are definite, it is also true that general brain action and nourishment will affect the entire cortex and keep alive the centres to a great extent; bear in mind, however, that each of these areas has sub-divisions and each sub­division has its brain centres depending upon the use of environments for their perfect growth. We have shown that the physical and mental organisms are similarly developed. We hope to show that they are dependent upon each other for their full development. Prof. Gates, of Washington, asks this ques­tion: "If destruction of corticle areas pro­duces disease of corresponding organs, may we not expect that strengthening and up­building these areas will produce development and health in the organs?" The duty then of the teacher is clear. Lead the child to use his environments that all the sensations may be aroused into activ­ity and result in ganglionic development. In the words of Khron, "Educate the entire brain." Educate not one sense, but each sense. If the senses are the window's to the soul, then throw wide each curtain, that in whatever direction the soul may turn, the light upon the pathway may reveal new beauties. That all sensations come to us through the senses and give rise to motor activity, demon­strates the fact that motor, as well as mental ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 development, depends upon sense training. One of the greatest truths spoken is that "The highest elevation to man's psj'chical nature can only be attained by due attention to his physical development." According to Spencer, we must first make a perfect animal. As neither the brain nor the body can be edu­cated separately nor independently, neither the one nor the other can be neglected. Life is growth. The greater the growth the more life. Growth comes through exercise and use. Before dwelling upon the delicacy of and the possibilities for ganglionic development through the sense organs, let us consider some of the existing conditions, in order that the best may be accomplished. Children come to us in various stages of development. Their inheritances are different; their home influ­ences are different, and their future lives will vary. We must take them as they are, study their needs and help them as best we can, bearing in mind that the proper guidance by the qualified teacher will start each one on the road, not to fame perhaps, but to physi­cal, mental and moral health. It has already been shown that it is the function of different portions of the brain to respond to and grow through the use of the sense organs. Every sensation carried to the brain excites a corresponding motor activity, therefore note a few illustrations of the ad­vantage to the child, growing out of this de­velopment. The sense of smell, which is said to play the smallest part in mental develop­ment, is capable of a high degree of cultiva­tion and its perceptions are astonishingly delicate. Prof. Perry, the blind pianist, when asked by his hostess if he were fond of roses, replied, "Yes, very fond of them. I prefer the yellow," said he, reaching toward the yellow rose and avoiding the red one which was held nearer him, being guided by the odor of the roses. The sweet fragrance of the new mown hay ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger and the wild flowers of the field, have caused many a child to remain long in action, drink­ing in the much-needed pure air, bringing to his cheek the tint of health and to his frail body strength and robustness. Many illustrations might be given to show the extent to which each sense may be trained and the consequent growth of ganglionic centers, thrown into activity by this train­ing, but it is more important that a few thoughts be given to the when and how and the results or ends to be reached. As the sensory centers or ganglia remain plastic but a comparatively short time, the time to begin the training is in infanc}', in the kindergarten; in the primary school. This is the time for the child to learn to use his senses; this is the time to lay the foundation for all future development; this the time to train him to make use of his environments rather than allow his environments to make use of him; this the time when circumstances should be made favorable to the development of a self-directing power, which enables him to form character, rather than have it formed for him. In the words of Halleck, "If the requisite means for training and developing the nervous system are not forthcoming in early life, even the possible genius may never develop a frac­tion of his earliest possibilities." When we reflect that the sensory brain tracts are modi­fied by the song of a bird, or take into con­sideration that the slightest muscular move­ment causes a modification in the motor ganglia, we appreciate to some extent the truth of the assertion that every exertion leaves a certain ineffable trace. The sense organs can only be fully trained by pleasurable exercise brought about by a necessity for thought and movement. All sense training thatcombinesthetwo develops energy and force of character. A well de­veloped brain shows itself quite as much in muscular movement as in intellectual activi- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 ties, hence the necessity for manual training departments added to our school curriculum. Even feeble-minded children have been trained b}- the handling of the saw and other tools; to fix their attention by degrees, till their work compared favorably with that of more fortunate children. SENIOR CLASS SONG There is a Normal on a hill, on a hill, And there wise teachers show their skill, show their skill, In training boys and girls to be Wise pedagogues just such as we. CHORUS: Fare thee well, for we must leave thee, Do not let the parting grieve thee, And remember that the best of friends must part, must part. Adieu, adieu, kind friends, adieu, adieu, adieu, We can no longer stay with you, stay with you. From Normal tasks we're now forever free. Oh! May the world go well with thee. In book reviews they do delight, do delight, But when you study all the night, all the night, They tell you that will never, never do, The years of life are all too few. C H O . - Oh, you should see those children dear, chil­dren dear, The children, who are gathered here, gathered here, That those who wish may trials give To methods, which they hope will live. CHO.— There are many things which we might say, we might say, But time for us will not delay, not delay His flight, we're sad to leave you. Oh! But "parting is such sweet sorrow." CHO.— ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger THE TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees consists of three members appointed by the governor from the residents of Whatcom county. Hon. Jere Neterer, the president of the Board, is a prominent attorney with an ex­tensive record of usefulness to the state. He was born in Indiana and has practiced there and in Kansas. For a number of years he has lived in New Whatcom, and has earned a justly deserved reputation of the highest de­gree of excellence. Mr. J. J. Edens, who has been a member of the Board continuously from its first organ­ization, is an extensive property owner of New Whatcom. He served throughout the civil war, in a Missouri regiment from his native state, and is a pioneer in the Sound country. Mr. Frank C. Teck is a journalist by pro­fession, being editor of "The Blade," of New Whatcom. He is also the author of a volume of poems, and is well known by his extensive literary productions. The Secretary of the Board, who acts solely as clerk, is Mr. L. H. Darwin. He is the Bel-lingham Bay correspondent of the Associated Press and of the "Seattle Times." His efficient and genial performance of his duties has won much commendation. OUR FACULTY The corps of instructors consists of the principal and eight assistants. This includes the critic teachers and the superintendent of the model school. The stated meetings of the faculty occur every Monday afternoon in the principal's office. As a body the faculty has joined with the trustees in giving two recep­tions during the year; one at the opening of the school year, and one to the graduating class. It also entertained the senior class the week before commencement. A brief bio- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- J. J. E D B SS ,(ERE NETERER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- FRANK C. TECK. I*. H. DARWIN ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 graphical sketch and a portrait of each of the members is here presented as aleadingfeature of this issue. On assuming his duties in May, 1899, Dr. Mathes supervised the finishing of the in­terior of the building and made everything ready for the reception of students. An im­portant duty was the selection of a faculty. Over seventy letters of application were re­ceived and it was only after careful consider­ation that the corps of teachers was chosen. Besides preparing the circular of information and mailing 1,600 copies, Dr. Mathes, during the summer, visited eight institutes as in­structor. The whole year's work for the school had to be planned and then the large attendance made reorganization necessary after the school had been open two weeks. Also the selection of 1,600 books for the li­brary devolved upon him. The principal has arranged all programs for daily class work, planned the work for the reading course and the professional lectures, besides conduct­ing 480 recitations during the year. In addi­tion to this he has himself written 1,800 letters in a year; traveled 4,000 miles in this state and has delivered 35 lectures on various subjects in all parts of Western Washington. Prof. John T. Forrest is a native of the state of Iowa and is a graduate of the Cen­tral University of that state. After coming to this state he edited a newspaper for two years and taught school for fourteen years in the city of Chehalis, Washington. He has charge of the department of mathematics and is acting principal in the absence of the presi­dent. He is critic of the Aurora society. The department of science is in charge of Prof. Francis W. Eply, who came from the Normal School of West Superior, Wisconsin. He was also principal of the High School of Marquette, Michigan, and he has pursued ad­vanced work in various summer schools. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger Miss Jane Connell has the work in English and Latin. She is a graduate of Wooster University, Ohio, and also of the School of Pedagogy, of New York City. She taught four and one-half years at Miss Bliss' Pre­paratory school in Yonkers, N. Y. She also taught one year at Sheridan College, Wy­oming. She is critic of the Chilic society. Miss Avadana Millett, of the art depart­ment, is a graduate of the Winona State Normal school, Minnesota. She has also made a special study of art in the art schools of Chicago, and taught very successfully in Minneapolis and in Seattle. This year she has taught drawing, reading and physical culture. Miss Millett has been the critic of the Utopian club for the entire year. Miss Ida Agnes Baker offers the courses in vocal music and in English grammar. She also supervises the music in the Model school. She came from Iowa to this state some years ago and taught in Lewis county. Robert B. Vaile has taught physiology, algebra and American history to the first year class. He is a graduate of the pedagogical department of the University of Michigan and has also spent a year in the office of an educational journal published in Chicago, his home city. Miss Sadie Rogers, superintendent of the model school, has had an extensive experience in her chosen line of work, having recently come from similar labors in Montana. She has accomplished much in her department and the training class owe much of the ad­vancement they have made to her guidance. Miss Catherine Montgomery', the super­visor of the primary department of the prac­tice school, has been an eminently successful teacher in Seattle and has been principal of a grammar school in Chehalis. She has a happy faculty of imparting her excellent spirit and methods to the prospective teachers who come under her. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 THE CLASS OF 1900. The eight yomig ladies who compose the first graduating class of the Normal School have now accomplished, with the aid of all the surrounding influences, the task of com­pleting the course of study as it is laid down. They occupy a unique position, inasmuch as they are pioneers in the history of the gradu­ating classes. Because of the newness of the institution and of the state, their previous history is of some considerable interest, and they well deserve even a more extended bio­graphical article than now follows. "A daughter of the gods, divinely tall And most divinely fair." Clara Norman was born in Preston, Minn., in 1879. When she was but six months old, her parents moved to Dakota, where she spent her early childhood. In 1892 her family moved to Port Townsend, Washington, and there Clara attended the public schools. Later she spent two years at the Pacific Academy, Parkman, and two and one-half years at the Ellensburg State Normal School. Miss Norman expects to study drawing in Chicago after graduation, as she has already shown much talent in that line. "She seeks to be good, but aims not to be great A woman's noblest station is retreat." Oregon is the native state of Ruth Pratt, but her early childhood was spent in Seattle, where she expects to reside in the future. Her early education was received in that place. Miss Pratt attended the University of Wash­ington for three years, and expects to com­plete the course there next year. She was born March 25, 1881, and is thus the young­est member of the graduating class. ' 'The poet in a golden clime was born With golden stars above; no sword Of wrath her right arm whirl'd, But one poor poet's schrall, and with his word She shook the world." TwTenty-four years ago, on Thanksgiving day, Kate Schutt was born in Hornellsville, N. Y. She grew up, as children will, and also went to school. She graduated from the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger High School of her native town and spent one year in post-graduate work. She had a scholarship in Cornell University and gradu­ated from there in three years, taking the de­gree of A. B. with the class of '98. The spring of '99 saw the family on Bellingham Bay, and we are proud to have a Cornell graduate in our class of '00. Miss Schutt has been elected principal of the Aberdeen High School, and the board is certainly for­tunate in securing her services, both on ac­count of her marked ability and because she does not expect to leave school to get mar­ried, as some members of our faculty do. "We know thee, Reen ? In intellect, with force and skill To strive, to fashion, to fulfill." Emma Mythaler is a native of Waterloo, Iowa. The early years of her life were spent there, and she graduated from the Waterloo High School as valedictorian of her class. Coming west she settled in Tacoma, where she attended the Puget Sound University for some time. She holds a first grade certificate and is a teacher of wide experience. In the teacher's life which lies before her we wish her all possible success. "Your words have virtue, such as draws A faithful answer from the breast Thro' light reproaches, half expressed And loyal unto kindly laws." Pauline Jacobs was born in New York City twenty-six years ago. When but a child her parents moved to Kansas, and here she spent several years of her childhood and received her early education. Since coming to the Sound country she has attended the public school at Lynden and the Ellensburg Normal School. She has also taught for several years. Her life work is certainly well chosen, and if her work while here with us was indicative of the future, we may with safety predict a brilliant and successful one for her. "O sweet, pale Margaret, O rare, pale Margaret, The very smile before you speak, That dimples your transparent cheek, Enriches all the heart, and feedeth The senses with a still delight." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Margaret J. Clark was born in Oshkosh, Wis., Sept. 7, 1874. She is the first graduate of the Everett High School and is the president of the Alumni association of that institution. She has spent one year at the State Univer­sity and last year taught successfully in the Everett schools. In her work this year at the Normal she has shown ability and faith­fulness. As a member of the Utopian Literary Society she has ever shown her readiness to do her share. In the training department she has been very successful. Her greatest charm is her true womanliness. Unselfish and ever ready to lend a helping hand, she is a favorite with all who know her. "A life that all the muses deck'd With gifts of grace, that might express All comprehensive tenderness, All subtilizing intellect." Hattie Thompson, who is the president of the senior class and also librarian of the school, was born in Barnard, Missouri, June 11, 1875. She went to California when four years of age, and from there to Tacoma, Wash., where her early education was re­ceived. She attended the Puget Sound Uni­versity and graduated from the Tacoma Busi­ness College. Four years of her life have been spent in teaching, and we know from the work already done that this is where her power lies. She has a happy faculty of "lending a hand" to struggling ones. Her face has been an inspiration throughout the jrear to the students, and we are glad to know she will be with us again next year. " 'Tis beauty that dost oft make woman proud; 'Tis virtue that dost make them most admired; 'Tis modesty that makes them seem divine." Miss Florence Griffith was born in Eureka Springs, Ark., Feb. 11,1880. When Florence was three years old her parents moved to Kansas, and two years were spent there before coming to New Whatcom, where Florence's education was received. She graduated from the High School in the class of '97. One year was spent in teaching; then she went to the University of Washington. She entered the Normal this year and has been a welcome ad­dition to the school. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- m NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASH. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at New Whatcom, Washington BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . . Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Utopian Alcott Kulshaa r Aurora First Year - Philomathian FACULTY COMMITTEE CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, ROBERT B. VAILE, AVADANA MILLETT J. N. SELBY, Business Manager VOL. I. JUNE, 1900 No. 3 The closing of the first \'ear of a new in­stitution is an event well worth more than passing moment, and the end of the first school year of the New Whatcom State Normal School is fraught with no small amount of material for reflection. A review and an in­ventory and a forecast are all pertinent at the present moment. This first scholastic year has naturally been one of adjustment, of making traditions, of laying foundations. The labor involved in such a task, in which the fortunes of two hundred and sixty young people are directly involved and in which the credit of the com­monwealth of Washington is to a degree at stake, is not necessarily evident in external symbols. The influence that has gone forth will become apparent in subtle and unosten­tatious ways. The substructure built this year will come to the test in the years to come. The newness has been worn off the building by these ten months of solid work and the novelty of the situation is lessened somewhat. Beneath is found a well-ordered system, a substantial organization, a growing tendency toward higher things. The impetus furnished by the history of the short past, favored by CLARA NORMAN MARIE AMES EMMA ROWLEY PEARL LEE JESSIE SHOCKEY C. S. BONNER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 the interest and commendation of the public, is clearly revealed at the present moment in the various phases of the school's life. The prospect for the coming year is filled with that which is both good and cheering. Preparations are already made for as large an extension of the facilities of the school as is deemed wise under the existing circumstan­ces. Everything points to an era of increased usefulness of the school to the students and to the state. HISTORY OF THE JUNIORS Of the many young ladies and few young men who assembled at the Whatcom Normal last September, there were thirty-five of the former who had so far ascended the educa­tional ladder as to be adjudged by that august body, the faculty, eligible to membership in the Junior class. As a member of said class I take pleasure in giving a brief account of the work we have done, leaving the public to discover for itself what we have left undone. Under the guidance of the faculty the Juniors have, by diligent toil, reached one more round on the ladder by which they may rise to their chosen profession. Under the supervision of Professor Eplv we have delved into the mysteries of science, and, that we might better understand the mechanism of the human (?) body, our pet, the pussy-cat, has been sacrificed regardless of our tears and protestations. Furthermore, we have, in the study of psychology, explored the secret chambers of the mind, each principle discussed being for­cibly impressed by the use of "homely illus­trations" drawn from immediate surround­ings. Our professor has stated to the class that, by introspection, he has proved—public opinion to the contrary notwithstanding— that "the pulse does not beat one whit faster when walking on the street with a young ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger lady than when—gazing upon the sublimity of the Cascades." Each day at 2:30 "sharp," those in the re­gions of bliss—namely, far from the chemical laboratory—ha ve been appraised that the hour of scientific experiments was at hand. Stifling fumes arose from the lower regions, bringing to mind the picture of thirty aproned figures generating odious gases. However, the class feel fully recompensed for any discomfort experienced, since, at the close of the year's work they were ushered into the "dark room" and initiated into the mj'steries of photography. After so exhaustive a course in scientific investigation, the members of the class feel fully competent to dissect the bod}-, explain mental phenomena, and analyze all chemical compounds. Miss Baker, the instructor in music, has demonstrated the fact that "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast." This is evident to all who have observed the present docility of the class. Under the instruction of Professor Forrest we have become proficient in arithmetical combination, invoulution and progression. Each of the class has been supplied with a set of geometrical figures designed to assist in the future development of the juvenile mind. How Miss Connell has contributed to our knowledge of good English will be evident when it is known that many a midnight dream found us with dimmed eyes and throbbing head, still conning Rice's Outlines for History and Literature, or McMurry's Special Method; but we love her and wrote quire upon quire of the "Home Environment Theory," "The Culture Epoch Theory," "Correlation of History and Literature, "etc. Even now, at the remembrance, my hand automatically writes the "Essentials for a Good Child Story." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- EDWARD T. MATHGS • ••"-•'i^. ••: gt;,•;• j ^ ^ ^ ^ | ^ B ^B^KlllilllliK ' • lt;;.•" gt;:: ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H ^ ^ f c ' ^ B (W " sfeilRpf1':, ~ IWP---' -_^^^^^^^^B|SiM$l: 1^" •^••feiilBllPl8 lt;%: l^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^A - ' '^^^If^' '.? £; •:.; ;-.•;,::V.'v. .::-i-..''.:•.•^ti.r ::W.5^ JOHN T. POI ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 Although we have a most circumspect faculty^, yet, under the guidance of Miss Mil-lett, we have learned an innocent little "skip" with two steps, and another with three, (first step long, last two short). With this we have interspersed numerous juvenile games, that when we shall have blossomed forth into full-fledged teachers we may be en­abled to give our small victims such exercises as will "promote growth through the stimu­lation of breathing and circulation; and also blood formation, which is sadly hindered by forced durance in school." Under the same instructor the aesthetic side of our natures has been developed to a marvelous degree. Not only have we become versed in the art of making conventional de­signs, but have also reached that stage of perfection at which we are able to most vividly illustrate such poetical passages as: "The king is in the parlor counting out his money, The queen is in the pantry eating bread and honey,"etc. Certain members of the class are so grati­fied with their success as to intend to make this line of work their specialty. It is with the keenest regret we are forced to say that we have never "had" Professor Vaile. Of the reason for this we are not aware; but having heard a rumor which has floated out from Chicago, we are led to be­lieve that in this one instance the charms of the Juniors have failed to attract. However, knowing that the Seniors have had him as an instructor this year, we wait patiently, hoping that when we fill the vacancy made by their departure, we may have the same privileges they have enjoyed. It is with the deepest remorse that we speak of our work in the training depart­ment. Although we have read and reviewed numerous books, written scores of lesson plans, prepared monthly reports, and other­wise taken advantage of the opportunities offered us, yet we feel that we have in no way ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger done justice either to the pupils under our care, to ourselves, or to our most kind and proficient instructor, Miss Rogers, and her assistant, Miss Montgomery. However, con­sidering the material they have had to work upon, our benefactresses have done wonders. Thirty-five teachers (in embryo) have been added to the ranks of that most worthy pro­fession. And though the class does not hope to attain to that degree of perfection which they see in the nine examples before them, yet it is their earnest desire that in time they may become worthy to (in the words of a Senior) "teach the young ideas how to sprout." But before closing we would say a word of farewell to the Seniors. There can be no doubt but that this, the class of 1900 is the strongest yet graduated from the Whatcom Normal. It is with sadness that we see them go forth from the protection of the alma mater; but we lay aside all those selfish feelings and say with the poet, "To where glorj' awaits thee," (and give the Juniors a chance). And above all, in all, and through all has been the guiding hand of our beloved Presi­dent, Dr. Mathes. With clear, calm eye and gracious smile he has shown us the light, through the clouds which seem to surround us, and with a strong, firm hand has made the rough places smooth. With the most perfect trust shall we place ourselves under his guidance for another year. The next issue of the MESSENGER will occur in August. One of its leading features will be the announcements for the Fall Term of the Normal. It will also contain the full calendar for the ensuing school year. Among other important features will be the "Whereabouts of Old Students." If you are not already a subscriber, this issue will be a good one with which to begin. If Normalites will write the MESSENGER statinghow they have spent their vacation and where they will be next year, the same will be published in the August issue. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 LITERARY SOCIETIES ALCOTT SOCIETY Now it came to pass in the days of William, of the tribe of McKinley, in the third year of his reign, that a great institution, whose foundations were laid upon the shores of Puget Sound, arose in the land of the pine trees. Yea, verily it was a temple set upon a hill. And a certain wise man from the East, one Edward, of the tribe of Mathes, went thither to take upon his broad shoulders the arduous duties of Great High Priest in this lofty temple of knowledge. And moreover, it came to pass in the autumn season of the same year that from all the country round about, the young men and maidens did flock to this temple, bearing with them minds alert and earnest hearts. And on the fifteenth day of the same month, certain young women and likewise certain young men did assemble themselves together for the purpose of uniting in the bonds of literary fellowship and social communion. And when the band was finally united, it was not without "Ames;" its ideals were high; its aspirations lofty; and at all times and all seasons did it seek to " Carrie " on its work with "Love and Joy." The "House" was never divided against itself, but was held together in harmony and strength by means of "Buckles." Moreover was the banner borne on high by the fair and mighty host and thereon boldly emblazoned shown forth the name of Alcott. These same Alcotts did not only aspire to be great literary lights among men, but also to excel in the divinely appointed feminine arts, and under the glorious leadership and able instruction of the most excellent "Baker" they did prosper and were magnified in the sight of all societies from thenceforth. And as the days wore on, the host of the Alcotts waxed strong in members and powerful in in- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger fluence. From the day of its organization it has ranked high among the like organiza­tions that flourished round about them and has always maintained that rank even unto this day. Selah! After these things and the establishment thereof, certain of the brethren, of whom they boasted because they had "Moore," became filled with discontent because they yearned for overmuch power and honor, and when they perceived that they were not receiving parlimentary drill sufficient to satisfy the cravings of their thirsty minds, they did rise up against the fair damsels and did conspire how they might occupy diverse seats of honor. And after fruitless attempts and ill-fated devices, they did make woeful threats of de­sertion, did finally withdraw themselves from the feminine ranks and did institute a rank and file all their own, and from thenceforth were screened from the gaze of all beholders by a delicate " Vaile." And now although the sons had gone out from their borders, there still remained with the Alcotts, the "Masterson" together with a "Williamson" and the maidens fair did continue to their work in "Shumway" and did continue to assemble together on the fifth day of the week as was their custom. JOHN F. DUFUR, President GEO. B. BURKE, Cashier The Citizens National Bank OF FAIRHAVEN Transacts a General gar^irjg grjd G^ebarjCJe gtisirjess WISCONSIN GROCERY Largest Assortment in the City MASON BLOCK FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 And at every gathering in their appointed precincts when the scribe did read forth one by one the names of the several Alcott maid­ens, they did respond with wise and beautiful sayings, one of which given impressively in a " G a r " [clear] voice was, "A 'Tarte' temper never mellows with age." And then would follow one after another, the voice of a sweet singer, a gentle poet, a witty speaker, an earnest debater or the voice of one who read from a scroll. And all these proceedings served for the edifications of the maidens assembled. And it came to pass at the close of the winter season, it was heralded forth from the general assembly of the temple that the Alcotts would hold a great gathering, and accord­ingly a great gathering was held. And all the congregation of the Utopians, with the Auroras, and all the host of the Kulshans, to­gether with the tribe of Chilics, even unto the sons of the Philomathians, and yet to the Acorns and Four-Leaf Clovers that came up out of the lower temple, assembled in one body to harken unto the wisdom of their words and the voice of their songs. So there was great rejoicing in the temple, for since the time of Sappho and Pericles, the like was never known. And now when all this was finished and many weeks had passed, the Alcotts did pro­claim a feast and a time of rejoicing at the temple. Accordingly all Whatcom did come N. N. HINSDALE TELEPHONE use Plumber and Tinner and Dealer in HARDWARE, STOVES AND RANGES Sash, Doors and Windows, Paints and Oils, Plumbing Tin-Work a Specialty Cor. E. and 13th Sts. NEW WHATCOM R. H. DIEZMAN Dealer in Choice Family Groceries FRUITS, PLOUR AND PBBD Cor. 12th St. and Harris Ave. Fairhaven Phone 5404 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger up to the temple set upon a hill, and when the multitude drew near, the singer sang, the trumpeters sounded, and as many as were of a free heart did partake of ice-cream and the sweet delicacy of the oven. And as the year drew to its close, the glory of the Alcotts grew brighter and it came even to pass that the trumpeters and singers were as one to make the sound to be heard in praising their name, and when they lifted up their voices with trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised their name singing, "Tra la la la la, Tra la la la la, La la la la la La. Tra la la la la, Tra la la la la, Tra la la la la, T o JO l o I n 1q T O Whoray-Whoray ! Whoray ! Al c o t t ! ! ! " Then the temple was filled with a glory past conceiving and the name and the fame of the Alcott will be there forever. Selah! AURORA SOCIETY. As we bid adieu to our first year of school work at the Normal, we do not forget to take a glimpse into the room where the father of the Godess of Dawn presides. Here not only the minutest details of mathematics have been made plainly visible—and without the aid of the microscope—but here the Auroras assembled. Listen while the walls echo the deeds of the past. Ah, we would forget how we sat nervous­ly awaiting the awful moment when our turn should come to appear before the society in HARVEY L. DICKINSON CO. Real Estate, Insurance and Warrant Brokers RAILROAD AVE. NEAR CORNER OF HOLLY DR. C. A. DARLING—^ gt; DENTIST Rooms 6 and 7 Holly Block Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 the capacity of a performer, and only remem­ber that our work was done and we are the stronger for the effort. We would forget that four Seniors subju­gated us and dominated imperiously, but only remember that the faculty marked an epoch in our history when they excused the Seniors from literary work. We would forget that ourbo\rs never made eloquent orations, never distinguished them­selves in debate, but remember that they have long since departed and now, here and there in the Normal cemetery, a white slab com­memorates the mourned. We would forget that the play we fondly anticipated did not materialize, but remember the participants enjoyed the sublime poetry of the waltz where tetrameter was in evidence. We would forget that our rays were not always as polished and bright as they should have been under the guidance of Prof. Forrest, but remember that a jewel of a president shown with perpetual brilliancy. Ah! we delight to bask in the smiles of a first love, but space is forbidden us. Here's success to the Aurora ! O, ye rays so bright and true, Long may you live and prosper. Glorious fame will be your due. PHILOMATHIAN DEBATING CLUB. The young men of the school conceived the idea of organizing a literary society of their own only after due discussion and deliber­ation. The sentiment became openly ex- BICYCLERS, TAKE NOTE ! Sarah came into our store, PHOTO Ordered soda—liked it— GOODS Drank it up and had some more And then went out and biked it ENGBERGt'S PHARMACY, FAIRHAVEH BOLLONG GROCERY CO. WHOLESALE / 0 „ « « ^ » .« RETAIL L i r o e e rs 1706 ELEVENTH ST. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger pressed by the close of the first term that the male contingent of the Normal could attain better results in the line of debating and parliamentary practice by combining their then much-scattered forces. They also felt they could secure a share of attention and recognition more nearly proportional to their deserts by so uniting. Thus it was that the Philomathian Debating Club was formed on Washington's birthday, 1900, with Mr. Vaile as its faculty critic. The course that the society has since pursued has been filled with vicissitudes, but it has confidently pressed on until it has at last reached clear water. At the beginning its membership was thirty, and the partings of these from their respective societies were in many cases even pathetic. On the other hand, there were scornful acts and words hurled upon their heads, but they did not heed them. When the young ladies protested that some of their number would be unable to go to the student reception unless allowed to invite an escort from outside, the young men offered their services graciously, only to be refused in every instance. The bright spot in the history of the club is the public entertainment given on April 6. An elaborate program was prepared, but in the very midst of it a specially prepared altercation between two of the members oc­curred in the audience room, which naturally caused the immediate convening of the Philo- LARSON SPENCER / -— MUSIC DEALERS I O W A G R O C E RY W. A. MARSH, Proprietor Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Fruits, Nuts, Candies, Etc. Phone 5103 mo Harris Ave., FAIRHAVEN ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- FRANCIS W. EPLV JANE CONNELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- AVADANA MILLETT SADIE R. ROGERS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 mathian Court, which meted out justice to the offender. The Chillick Society offered to serve refreshments after the regular program, and the young men gladly availed themselves of the opportunity of accepting a victory that they felt they had fairly earned. Alto­gether it seemed to be quite successful. Elections occur every four weeks, and no one is eligible for the same office twice in one year. The four presidents thus far chosen are Messrs. Myers, Geo. Blonden, S. C. Bonner, and Olaf Webb. In the officers of the Normal Senate the club is represented by Mr. Myers. Next year promises to be a successful one, and every inducement is offered to make it so, especially if the membership is large. UTOPIAN LITERARY CLUB. The members of the U. L. C, after tossing for many years upon the changing waves of fortune, have reached at last the haven of safety and are installed as members of the Utopian Republic. On the 15th of September, A.D. 1899, fifty students convened in the art room of the Nor- MORRIS JONES Stationer Bookseller Eleventh St., Fairhaven, Wash. For Ladies' and Gents' FINE SHOES GO TO THE FAIRHAVEN SHOE STORE | J. E. WALSH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger mal to establish there a republic. A constitu­tion was immediately framed which shall stand as a monument to the wisdom of the republic. The Crescent is the official paper. The Utopian Republic was established for literary purposes; a very extensive field of work has been covered this year. A number of the poets have been studied, besides many of the topics of the day. But "a little non­sense now and then is relished by the wisest men," so a humorous program has been ar­ranged for every month. The conversational program was a very original plan for spend­ing an afternoon. The Utopians treated the public to an original play written by the young ladies. The assembly hall was taxed to its utmost with an appreciative audience. For one evening they were given a glimpse into a good, old-fashioned Thanksgiving. Twice the state room of the republic has been thrown open to the public, the first time for a candy sale, the second for a luncheon. On both occasions the room was converted into a bower of loveliness, the decorations being yellow, white and blue, the Utopian colors. 225 STATIONERY GO TO THE R A C K E T S T O RE FAIRHAVEN, WASH. I WHflTGOM SOUVENIRS I g State Normal Book Marker - $ .75 | | | State Normal Spoons . . . 1.50 || j | "Jim Quilshan Spoons" - - 3.00 t§ Ejj Mt. Baker Spoons - - - 1.50 | I BERENS 1 I JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 1 i h 1S8T-9 HOLLY ST., WHATCOM •? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 29 The republic has always pursued a policy of peace, but circumstances may change the policy of any nation. A challenge was sent to the Chillicks, a tribe of savages whose war cry had stricken terror into the hearts of a poor weak tribe called the Kulshan. The subject of contention, however, was not the Kulshan tribe, but the question, "Resolved, That women should be granted equal suf­frage." The eloquence, logical reasoning and consumate skill of the Utopians came out victorious. Great was the rejoicing and loud were the praises raised for the republic and its noble commander-in-chief. "Bootn-a-lacky, boom-a-lacky, zip boom bah ! Utopian, Utopian, rah, rah, rah ! Boom-a-lacky, boom-a-lacky, zip boom bah ! Avadana Millett, rah, rah, rah !" Not long ago the male population of the republic seceeded, but the Utopians, being strict adherents to peace, permitted them to withdraw unmolested into obscurity, "Vailed" from the outside world. "We hail Thee, our own Utopia, With hearts that are loyal and true, May those who enter the Normal next fall, Choose the yellow, the white and the blue." PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. PHONE 1183 NORTH ELK STREET ELLIS SL S O N ' S S T E A L E R LINE WHATCOM, SEATTLE AND TACOMA ROUTE STEAMER SEHOME Leaves NEW WHATCOM at 8 p. m., Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Leaves Northern Pacific Dock, Tacoma, at 3 p. m. City Dock, Foot of Main Street, Seattle, at 10 p. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for ANACORTES, FAIRHAVEN, NEW WHATCOM Pare to SEATTLE, $1; Pare to TACOMA, $1.50 W. H. ELLIS, MANAGER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 30 The Normal Messenger CHILLICK TRIBE The Chillick Tribe is all right, even if it is a tribe of natives. It boasts of more promi­nent members than any other society. It has among its members the president of the Sen­ate, two of the best singers, and the best musician in the Normal; the editor-in-chief of the MESSENGER and the only lady drummer. It also has the best critic and the best basket ball player. It has an orator, a satirist and a wit, and before the origin of the Philoma-theon Club it had a fine selection of boys. No society in school has a more enviable record, and much is expected from it. Its ice cream reception proved that besides all other good qualities, this club is not be­hind in social gifts. "A tribe there was, and that a goodly tribe That fro the tyme that it first bigan To finden out the truths of bettre love Loved science much and historie. And evere honoured by the facultie Discreet it was and ful of excellence But thereof nedeth not to speke, men know As well in Christendom as in heathenesse That it has honor for its worthynesse. For lernynge it shows greet charitee Aboveu all societies in Normal. Of studie had it moost care and moost heede, And in good felaweshipe is evermore, At sessiouns its words weren so wise, So estately was it of governaunce, Its resouns spak it ful solempnely, But natheless, I have not tyme and space, To telle you al of its condicioun, Of this tribe telle I no lenger tale Than it was cleped Chillick." MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING * A / D PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 31 Y. w. c. A. The work of the Y. W. C. A. was brought before the students and friends of the Normal, in a very entertaining and appreciative man­ner by a public entertainment, May 4, 1900. One number of the program was a short ad­dress on "The Object and Growth of Y. W. C. A." by Rev. W. A. Mackey. After the pro­gram, games were enjoyed and ice-cream and cake were sold. About ten dollars was cleared. This, added to money raised by subscription, will be used to support a child in India. Miss Jacobs and Miss Woodin were sent as delegates to the convention held in Seattle, May 4, 5 and 6. They returned with en­thusiastic reports, proud of the fact that our association compares very favorably with any in this district. Miss Jacobs went to Capo-lita, Cal., to attend a convention of all the associations of the Pacific Coast. DR. F. J. GEOGMIEGA^ DENTIST Corner R. R. Ave. and Holly St. Over Famous Shoe Store NEW WHATCOM, WASH. D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK STREET NEW WHATCOH MITCHELL—— PHOTOGRAPHER DEALER IN FRAMES AND MOULDINGS Specially equipped to photograph I,arge Class Groups STUDIO IN REVEILLE BUILDING PHONE 1703 NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 32 The Normal Messenger OUR FACULTY. ALCOTT SOCIETY. A nice little man in New Whatcom does dwell, His name it is Mathes, we know bim quite well, He's president of the State Normal School, And "order in the library" is his chief rule. "No talking aloud—be quiet—be still." "No talking aloud—be quiet—be still." Prof. Eply the science man's next on the list; One problem in Physics he never has missed. With mirrors and lenses, with steam and with smoke, He was scared half to death for fear something'd be broke. Sing "gravity, focus, electrical shock," Sing "gravity, focus, electrical shock." Mister Forrest now added the third of the three A geometry, hard as hardest could be, With theorems difficult, problems like steel, Intended, of course, for the students' good weal. Sing "angle, right angle, perpendicular line," Sing "angle, right angle, perpendicular line." Miss Millett, the queen of the gymnasium, She teaches us not to act like a bum, So this is the way, we know it at last And now don't you think that we're learning quite fast? Sing "hands at your sides—in front of you so— Now forward and backward"—till over we go. J. PADDEN CO. BOOTS SHOES Prices and Qualities Guaranteed. HARRIS AND nth STS. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. A KODAK Doubles the pleasures of your Holidays C O L L I N S CO. DRUGGISTS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 33 The teacher in language, Miss Jane Connell is, She says to say ^'rise" and never say "riz," Not "your'n" and "our'n," and "we 'mis and we" Are improper; and always '"I am," not "I be." Sing "proper nouns, commas, white paper and ink," Till we all love grammar—we guess we don't think. Now Vaile is the man who cut up the cat; We guess he took pity on the unfortunate rat, But the class in physiology ne'er will annoy, For Robert B. Vaile is naught but a boy. Sing "cerebrum, biceps, peristalsis and mumps," Sing "cerebrum, biceps, peristalsis and mumps." Miss Baker's the only big singer we've got, And she ever tries to lead up the lot, Each morning in chapel—Oh this is the way ! She beats time, and makes us sing over the lay. Now "down and left, right, up, now ready, all sing, You must go a little faster and notes on time bring.'' You think that we haven't got very much to do ! Well, if we had the time we'd just show you. Misses Montgomery and Rogers of the training school, Are forever after us with some new rule. Sing "Note books—be careful—look out for your plans," I tell you we'll be glad when they're off of our hands. Now this is an introduction to our faculty, A better set of teachers you never will see. We'll say this about them, or we'd be afraid That on the Alcott Society they'd make a raid. The Alcott, the Alcott, oh zip bah boom ! The Alcott, the Alcott, oh give us more room! si~~~\ NO*TU O ^ z ^ t Business y ^ T / ? r / t ^ ^ Stenography lt;^27tdM^U^{e^ Special —^^S^S gt;S~ gt;N*—^ ^ /y~"\ Branches We teach bookkeeping as used in business. We teach the Twen­tieth Century Shorthand, the "X-Ray" of the shorthand world. All our qualified students are now holding good positions. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. £ PIANOS: Steinway, Emerson, A. B. Chase, Starr, ^ Gramer, Estey, Smith Barnes «|j ORGANS: W. W. Putnam, A. B. Chase, and £ Other Makes Sherman, Clay Co. J I PIANOS and ORGANS I Mail orders solicited Catalogues mailed free Sgj fr QRAHOPHONES RBOINA MUSIC BOXES ^ 514 Second Ave. Sj fe FAIRHAVEN, WASH. SEATTLE, WASH. J J ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 34 The Normal Messenger The prooram of the first annual commence­ment exercises begins with Model School day, on Friday, June 8, and concludes with the formal presentation of diplomas, with an address by President F. P. Graves, of the University of Washington, on Thursday even­ing, June 14. Rev. W. A. Mackey, of the First Presbyte­rian church of New Whatcom, preached the bac­calaureate sermon on Sunday morning. The address before the literary societies was de­livered by President F. B. Gault, of Whit-worth College, Tacoma, on Monday evening. The class day exercises of the graduates took place in the audience room of the build­ing on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening was given up to the reception by the trustees and faculty to the graduating class and the visitors. This issue of the MESSENGER is commem­orative of the passing this first mile stone in its history by our institution. Extra efforts have been made that it might in some degree adequately mark this important period. Its size has been increased, at least, and an inter­esting and valuable feature been added in the form of pictures. The other number of this volume will appear during the summer. BELLINGHAM BAY GAS CO. 1321 DOCK ST. Welsbach Lamps for Lighting Jewel Gas Ranges for Cooking Take your Savings Deposits to the Scandinavian • American Bank Sunset Bloc!- . .ier Elk and Holly Streets We Pay Interest on Time Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday Evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- ROBERT B. VAIL.E IDA A. BAKER CATHERINE MONTGOMERY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 35 CLASS OF 1900 IN A COAL MINE The Faculty have the most sincere gratitude of the Seniors, for a most delightful "pleasure excursion." The steamboat ride from Silver Beach to the head of the lake, was of itself a treat. But the day was so full of joys it is impossible to determine which joy was most enjoyed. A bountiful lunch well seasoned with jokes and good-natured "hits;" Professor Eply at the coffee urn; a climb to the "hole;" a ride in the coal cars; "heads down or bump!"; asight of beautiful, soft, white fungi, and farther on of the hard, black coal seam; daylight once more and the discovery that everyone else was black too; more lunch; discovery of some fresh water sponge by,—guess who; a row on the lake and then the ride home, during which two countenances were very cloudy, black with—, not revenge; "Where is my c a p ?" these are some of the joys. Do you wonder that the Class of 1900 count May 26th as one of the happiest days of their school year at the N. W. S. N. S ? GREENBERG BROS. LEADING CLOTHIERS and ^-DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats, Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises, Etc. HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM lt;3. A. MILTON MERCHANT TAILOR 1705 Eleventh Street. Fairhaven, Wash. FURNITURE • STORE THEO. ELLING Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Hardware. THISTLE OPERA HOUSE BLOCK FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- ••••••••••••••4••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ••••••••* :.*••••• •»•••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• SHORT TALKS WITH LONG BROS. •••••••• •••• •••• •••••••• •••••• ••• Rest yourself in a Hammock :••• bought from us. The warm :::? days are coming when you jjJS will want one in a nice shady •••• place. :::• •••••••• •••••••• •••• You play Tennis? We have ;••• the supplies. •::•;•s• •••••••• •••••••• A little warm for athletic ex- ';••• ercise, but a round with the ::SS Punching Bag in the morning :"• will make you feel good all jj;» day. Buy one of ours. •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• Then in the evening a spin on •••• a Crescent or Sterling Bicycle, •••• the best wheels made, will :::2 bring a restful night. $25 up. j"S S::: We have everything for bus- ::" iness, pleasure and health. '.Hi IsmJteips. •••• •••••••• •••••••• ••:: J^L-StrTTffivG tloMElUiiDWAiiE- •••• •••••••• ..•.•••• •••••••• ..«••••• •••••••• •.•••••• •••• ..•• ••ii Holly and Bay Sts. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. «•• •••••••• •."••!•• •••• •••• •••••••••••• ..•••••••••• •••• •••• I B u i . . . . - . -« ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- Actual Results upon Policies at Rome the Best Guarantee for the Future DIVIDENDS THE SCPBHIE TEST RECORD OF OF POLICY NO 58,566 IN THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Insured ROBERT G. DEATHE A resident, and owner of the Deathe Block in this city Amount of Policy $1000, date of issue Nov. 26, I870, Ordinary L,ife Plan, Age 27, Annual Premium $20.75, Dividend taken annually in Cash NOTE—Dividends, while paid annually are, in order to save space, shown below only for every fifth year. Year Premium Dividend Net Cost J872* $20.75 $ 3-68 $17.07 1877 20.75 7.51 13.24 1882 20.75 7.72 13.03 1887 20.75 17-27 (Double) 3.48 1892 20.75 9.80 10.75 1897 20.75 10.36 10.39 1900 20.75 10.50 10.25 Actual Average dividend (actual) $8.65 Av. net cost$12.66 While this policy is now paid up for over $600 and and has a cash value of over $400, the average annual payment has been less than $13. BS^ TWO companies do not pay the same dividends on similar policies, because managed with different degrees of efficiency. That is to say, the company pay­ing the largest dividends does so because its risks and investments are better chosen,and its expenses kept lower. All old line companies have issued policies like the above, and are invited to produce in comparison a case of same date age and kind. TALK WITH FELKER LIGHTHOUSE BLOCKPPPPP
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1900_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Qt\avtcvl\$ IgepUmbev, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- PflflRMfl6Y CORNER DOCK AND
Show more1900_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Qt\avtcvl\$ IgepUmbev, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- PflflRMfl6Y CORNER DOCK AND HOLLY STS. Cameras and Photo Supplies STATIONERY DRUGS AND CHEMICALS Huyler's and Lowney's Superb Chocolates DEGHflMFLfllN GRAHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences ROBERT B. VAILE, Mathematics and Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS IDA A. BAKER, English Grammar and Vocal Music MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS HATTIE B. THOMPSON, Librarian J. A. McBRIDE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- a\W. • ]*• 4.0. .Sfe. •}.!*. lt;?,;. v\f^- «M£» «JT*. «X?£. v \ '£ «M£- •* lt;*•«!«'*•«tf«. ^'«. . * « . .*%. NORMAL STUDENTS Are Recommended to Call on J. N. SELBY CO. Book Sellers and Stationers tS66 HOLLY STREET THEY MAKE A study of students and teachers as well as what they need in pursuing their particular work. Students will hardly fail to find here, eveiwthing best suited to their wants. THEY HAVE The newest book store in the city. The new State Text Books. The State Supplementary Readers. The Largest Assortment of Teachers' and Students' Helps. The Best Assortment of Literature for Students. A General Line of School Supplies. The Best Selection of Library Books. The Best Assortment of Classic Literature. TheNewest Lines of pen and Pencil Tablets. They aim to have Everything Students Need. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER SEPTEMBER, 1900 ANNOUNCEMENTS HE next session of the New Whatcom State Normal School will open at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, September 5, 1900. The opening exercises will consist of the following program: Song, "America" By the School Invocation Rev. Kendall, Fairhaven Vocal Duett Misses Ethelyn Luce and Clarice Witter Address Hon. C. W. Dorr, New Whatcom Vocal Solo Miss Melina Saux, Lewiston, Idaho Reading Miss Frances Hays, Teacher of Reading Announcements Students who must pass an entrance ex­amination are urged to be present Tuesday, September 4th, when such examinations will be held. Those wishing to take this ex­amination at a later date should so report to the principal. A faculty meeting will be held on Wednes­day afternoon, at which time a classification of students will be made, and a daily program arranged for regular class work. The regular daily program will be posted on the various bulletin boards throughout the building, and at 9 o'clock, Thursday morning, a general meeting of the faculty and students will be held in the assembly hall, at which time full announcements con­cerning the daily work will be made. The organization of classes for regular work will immediately follow this meeting. Each student, immediately after his classi­fication should provide himself with a copy of his daily program so that he will know exactly when, where, and to whom his classes recite. m ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger The office of the principal will be open at 9 o'clock, Wednesday morning', for the regis­tration of students. Old students are urged to register early, and it is hoped that each one will consider himself or herself a special committee to see that every new student is given a warm welcome, introduced to other students and rapidly made familiar with the appointments of the building and the general workings of the institution. It is hoped that every new student will come with some well formed idea of the work which he wishes to pursue. This will enable him to receive prompt and intelligent classifi­cation and enter upon his regular work at once. It is further hoped that every new student will come with a fixed purpose to complete some definite course of study. This will not only insure thorough training to the student but it will add strength and character to the already high standard of work done by the school. New students who have not yet arranged for boarding places can do so by consulting the principal of the school. Good board can be secured in private homes at prices ranging from $3 to $4 per week. FACULTY The faculty for the coming school year will be composed of twelve members, of these, six remain from the old faculty while six come in as new members. Those remaining from last year are: Edward T. Mathes, Princi­pal; John T. Forrest, mathematics; Francis W. Eply, sciences; Robert B. Vaile, mathe­matics and sciences; Ida A. Baker, English and vocal music; Catherine Montgomery, critic teacher, primary grades. The new members come to our institu­tion with high and valuable experience. Prof. Washington Wilson, who will teach ps3'chology and pedagogy, is a graduate of the State Normal School at Normal, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 111. His experience covers eight years of service in common and graded schools and seven years' work in the Chico, Cal., State Normal School as Supervisor of training work and teacher of psychology. Mr. Wilson is now just closing three years of graduate study in the University of Cali­fornia. Miss Laurel Harper who will teach draw­ing has been teaching this subject in the Michigan State Normal School, of which institution Miss Harper is also a graduate. She has also studied in the Detroit Art In­stitute. Miss Mittie U. Myers, who will succeed MissConnell as teacher of English and Latin, is a graduate of the State Normal School at San Jose, Cal., and also of the University of California. Her experience covers six years' work as grade and high school teacher. Miss Cora Bratton will take up the work of critic teacher in the intermediate grades. Miss Bratton is a graduate of a Vermont State Normal School, and also a graduate of the Albany State Normal College. She has had eleven years' experience as teacher and supervisor in common school work. Miss Frances Hays has been called as teacher of reading and physical culture. Miss Hays is a graduate of the Kansas State Normal School and has spent eight years in that institution as critic teacher of reading and physical culture. During the past two years Miss Hays has studied in the Univers­ity of Chicago, and completed a course of study in the Columbia School of Oratory, Chicago. Miss H . J . Tromanhauser has been elected Supervisor of the Training School to succeed Miss Rogers. Miss Tromanhauser is a grad­uate of the State Normal School a t Stratford, Ontario, also of the city training school in Minneapolis, and was graduated a few weeks ago from the University of Chicago. Miss ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Tromanhauser has taught two years in the schools of Ontario, six years in the schools of Minneapolis, and for three years was principal of the intermediate department of the Training School of the State Normal School at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Great care has been exercised in the selec­tion of these new teachers, and it is believed they will bring to the institution strength and culture, which will add to the already high standard of efficiency of our faculty. FACULTY AND STUDENTS Miss Hattie Thompson, our librarian, is spending her vacation in California. Miss Pearl Galliher attended the summer school in Seattle. A. J. Peak is teaching a summer school in Clallam county. Miss Garnett Kendall is spending part of her vacation in the Evening Herald office in New Whatcom. Miss Marie Ames has been elected to a position as primary teacher in the Sedro- Woolley school. Miss Adele Warner is working at Cokedale during vacation earning money to meet her next years' expenses. Miss Jessie Havens of Kent, and Miss Cecelia Zeigweid, of Burlington, both received second-grade certificates at the May exam­ination. This completed their work for ele­mentary certificates in the Normal School. Miss Gyneth Knight will teach a fall term of school in Mason county, where her parents now reside. Miss Alicenia Engle has been elected as primary teacher at LaConner for next year. Theodore Myer has about decided to use his new second-grade certificate next year. S. C. Bonner will teach at Elgin, Pierce county. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 Miss Ruth Pratt, '00, will continue her work in the State University this fall. Olaf Webb is working in the Everett paper mills. Miss Elsie Moore has been elected primary-teacher at Kent. Miss Pauline Jacobs has been elected to a position in the New Whatcom City schools. Miss Olive Gorst is teaching in Chehalis county. Miss Opal Hatch has been teaching for some months in Kitsap county. Miss Lulu Gorst taught a spring term in King county, but attended the annual in­stitute in Kitsap county. Miss Kate White is spending her vacation in Paris enjoying the exposition. Miss Vivian Fraser entertained a very sue-full case of mumps immediately after school closed in June. Miss Emma Goodrich attended the Pacific county institute. Miss Mytle McConnell of Chehalis, who attended Normal during the greater part of last year, graduated from the Chehalis High School in June. Miss Ethel Waite will teach next year while a sister attends the Normal School. Miss Grace Ring has moved with her par­ents to California and will attend the San Jose Normal School next year. Mr. C. H. Bowman is getting both experi­ence and money this summer while canvass­ing for the "Cottage Physician." Misses Maybelle Waldrip and Anna Pad-den will teach in the Fairhaven schools next year. Miss Clara Downey is enjoying her vaca­tion on a trip to California. Henry Whittier is teaching in Clallam county. He has commenced his second term. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Miss Kate Schutt, '00, will serve as principal of the Aberdeen High school during next year. Miss Florence Griffith, '00, will teach in the New Whatcom city schools. Six of last year's students will teach in the Everett city schools next year. They are: Margaret Clark, '00, Sarah McRae, Sue Randall, Louise Peden, Ida Pillman and Bertha Ross. Miss Catherine Montgomery has been in the city for several days already, arranging for the introduction of certain lines of con­struction work into the primary grades of the Training School. Miss Frances Hays, our new teacher of reading and physical culture, has arrived in the cit}', accompanied by her mother and sister, who will also take up their residence among us. Miss Cora Bratton, our critic teacher for the intermediate grades, has already located her home in New Whatcom, and is now en­joying an outing on the Sound prior to taking up the work in September. Prof. J. T. Forrest and family have spent their entire vacation in and around Chehalis, visiting relatives and enjoying camp life. Profs. F. W. Eply and R. B. Vaile both were teachers in the Summer School. They are at present spending a few weeks at Baker Lake, and expect to climb Mt. Baker before they return. Misses Ida A. Baker and Catherine Mont­gomery have spent the greater part of their vacation in Chicago, attending Col. Parker's Summer School. Miss Sadie Rogers has spent the summer in Kansas, Miss Avadana Millett, in Minne­sota, while Miss Jane Connell has divided her time between Michigan and New York. Miss Sarah J. Rogers has resigned her position as supervisor of training to accept ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 the city superintendency of schools in Helena, Montana, at a handsome salary. Miss Jane Connell, our teacher of English last Year, was married in Michigan a few days ago to Dr. F. 0. Hellier. They will re­side in the South, and take to their home most hearty congratulations from our entire faculty and student body. Since June 14th our principal has closed up the work of the past }rear, mailed 1,500 copies of the new catalogue, delivered the commencement address at Centralia, attended institutes at Chehalis, Walla Walla, South Bend, Port Orchard, Shelton, Mt. Vernon, Everett and Port Townsend; addressed Summer schools at Tacoma and Seattle, and ordered several hundred volumes for the library, as well as 60 magazines and school journals for the reading room. Many calls for catalogues and information are also answered daily. IMPROVEMENTS The second and third floors of the Normal building will present a much changed appear­ance to our old students. Three large recita­tion rooms and a toilet room have been com­pleted on the north hall of the second floor. The staircase has been extended to the third floor and a comfortable assembly hall has been fitted up in the north end of the building, while the south end of the third floor has been arranged for a gymnasium. The library has been moved from the first to the second floor, and the old library room will be used as a recitation room. The museum has all been placed in one room except two large cases which have been placed in the north hall of the second floor for the present. Six dozen large tablet-arm chairs have been pur­chased for the new recitation rooms, and slate blackboards adorn their walls. The large room in the basement which was used for physical culture work last year will be used as a dining room in the future. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS The members of the Young Womens' Christian Association are manifesting a com­mendable interest in the welfare and comfort of the new students. They are arranging to meet them as they arrive in the city and to assist them in getting settled in pleasant quarters. There are evidences at hand already that society spirit has not waned during vacation, and excellent programs are assured for the first meetings of the societies. Prof. F. W. Eply has spent much time during vacation revising the course of work in physics for the coming year. A larger number of pupils will be admitted to the Model School this coming year than was accepted last year, and the work of the school will be based upon the new course of study as it has been outlined by the State Board of Education. Miss Hattie Dellinger, the newly elected editor of the MESSENGER, will assume her duties with the next issue of the magazine. The new library will be a delightful room for study. It is thoroughly lighted with north light and has ample accommodations for 80 students. The large white house across the street from the Normal School will be in charge of Mrs. Mary Anderson during the coming year. This home provides a pleasant boarding place for young ladies who attend the Normal School. Several applications have already been received, and those wishing a place near the Normal School should make prompt inquiry. ( The Summer School was a success. The attendance was good for the opening session, and the interest manifested was excellent. The 60 magazines and journals selected for the reading tables represent the best literature of the day, and it is a rare treat to have free access to these tables. A consignment of nearly two hundred volumes has been received for the library, and a second shipment is expected in a few days. It is expected that 1,000 volumes will be added to the library during the year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- B U S I N E S S DIRECTORY For the convenience of Normal Students J U S T RECEIVED A FULL LINE OF Ladies' Storm, Calf, Water-Proof Shoes, High Cat AGENTS FOR SOROS1S SHOES THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE DR. G. M. RUTTAN ^ - \ D E N T I ST ROOMS 27-28 HOLLY BLOCK • • Z E L L I S S O N ' S STEA05BR LINE • t WHATCOM, SEATTLE AND TAC9MA ROUTE ± I Leaves NEW WHATCOM at 8 p. m., Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Leaves Northern Pacific Dock, Tacoma, at 3 p. HI City Dock, Foot of Main Street, Seattle, at 10 p. 111. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for ANACORTES, FAIRHAVEN, NEW WHATCOM • Fare to SEATTLE, $1; Fare to TACOMA, $1.50 • • W. H. ELLIS. VV. J. ELLIS, • • MANAGER ASS'T MANAGER • • • • • • » • • • • • » » » • • • » » » • • » » • » • • • » » • • • • • MUNRO, BLrtKE HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING J~— AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. CECILE LOBE GUSSIE LOBE C. Q. LOBE BAZAAR REMOVED TO 1462 HOLLY ST. Crockery, Glassware and Bazaar Goods Rooms formerly occupied by Alexander Stewart ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- B U S I N E S S DIRECTORY For the convenience of Normal Students Pacific Steam Laundry Oldest and Most Reliable PHONE 1183 ELK ST. NORTH OUR SPECIALTY LADIES' FINE SHOES G. F. RAYMOND 1453 HOLLY ST. The Best Place in Town to Buy CLOTHING AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS CHAS. GREENBERQ MORGAN RAILROAD AVE. AND HOLLY ST. HEGG The Photographer Wants your Patronage PRICES REASONABLE I287 ELK ST. A. GL WICKMATST_^ gt; THE TAILOR I345 HOLLY ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. BLUE FRONT GROCERY Fancy Bottled and Lunch Goods a Specialty (425 HOLLY ST. PHONE 88I MRS. D. ALVERSON „OI^e ST Has received all the Latest Novelties and Fall and Winter Millinery A Call at her Place will Pay you ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- r HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish a Home AT TfllS SEASON OF THE YEAR We are showing the newest and best in Carpets, Rugs, and all Floor Coverings. Our Showing of Novelties in Lace Curtains and Win­dow Draperies is very at­tractive. Whether Looking or Buying You are Welcome j B. B. FURNITURE GO. j ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- PKES9 Of BDSON * IRISH. SEW »«4TCO«PPPPP
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Show more1900_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- r THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Stuavtevlig QecembeV) 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- + • • + = HORSE HARDWARE 705/-7057 ELK ST. MAJESTIC WROUGHT STEEL RANGES ALL SIZES OF COOK STOVES FOR $5 TO $35 COLUMBIA BIOYOLES i 1 STANDARD SEWING MACHINES • m • • m i|giiaiH^figiBngiBiigi(afp|p|{a|jgjig|Biiiaiiii(jgijafig| ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS It* « «. ^»{» -M£. «M«. .»!£. lt;at, ^ig. .Me. *ig. -tsig, Kit. .*?£. *!(, *it, «jt£.»?e. ^m» NORMAL STUDENTS Would do well to call on J. N. SELBY CO. Book Sellers and Stationers 1566 HOLLY STREET THEY MAKE A study of students and teachers as well as what they need in pursuing their par­ticular work. Students will hardly fail to find here everything best suited to their wants. THEY HAVE The newest Book Store in the city. The State Supplementary Readers. The Largest Assortment of Teachers' and Students' Helps. The Best Assortment of Literature for Students. A General Line of School Supplies. The Best Selection of Library Books. The Best Assortment of Classic Literature. The Newest Lines of Pen and Pencil Tablets. They Have a Complete Line of NEW BOOKS. They Have the LATEST THINGS in GIFT BOOKS and CHRISTMAS GOODS. ^k$k£UzMkMk$kMkMkMkMkMkMk$J^k£ £^^ie» " «a^fi* «W «W «!W •?!«• «W •%«• «?!«• «*i* «7W •Ji^W^JPW^f? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. J. LARSON, Prop. Boarding, Feed And Sale Stables, Wood and Coal. Gurney and Hacks at all Hours. 1375 Elk St. Express and Draying. Phone 701. ! POROSIS" I I l I The Best Shoe | in the World for 1 S3.50 Ik V* I I I Us. jfj AGENTS NORTH OF SEATTLE 4| I THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE #094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Speoialtles: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, ffase and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. New Whatcom, Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. Washington DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 J- /=". CROSS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURQBON Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Miller Building, Holly Street, New Whatcom Office Hours—9 to 11 a. m., 1:30 to 4:00 p. m., and at Night, TELEPHONE NO. 851. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. A. F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS IS A 17. PHONE 1713 DR. D. E. BIGGS Fischer Building Telephone Main 108 DR. L. R. MARKLEY PHYSICIAN SURGEON KNOX BLOCK WHATCOM DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block. Residence Phone 1223 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. New Whatcom, Wash. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 785 DR. G. M. R U T T AN DENTIST Cor. Dock and Holly - New Whatcom, Wash J. B . W A R R EN TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND MANDOLIN ROOM E RED FRONT BUILDING CHAS. A. ROHRBACHER TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE. Only a limited number of new pupils can be accepted. CONSULTATION FREE. Studio 22 and 23 Lighthouse Block DECORATIVE ART ROOMS Burned and Hand-Carved Leather Novelties and Mexican Drawn Work for Christmas Gifts. Rooms 21 and 22 Sunset Block. HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices 128£LK ST. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LOTHROP BR05. Artists in Photography Everything new and up-to-date in the Photographic line. EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN MOUNTINGS, Enlarging and Finishing in CRAYON, PASTEL, WATER COLORS AND SEPIA. We carry a large line of Portrait Frames, also Frames made to order. You are cordially invited to call at our Studio and inspect this work. Reveille Building, New Whatcom. Dock Street. Phone 1703. ©je) For Artistic Designes and Expert Workmaship in Burnt Leather Work Call and See Our Display^-^^ Fine Assortment of Pillows, Kodaks, Books, Etc., Etc. A Fine Collection of Indian Baskets C. G. LOBE, Bazaar PHONE 786 1462 HOLLY ST. lt;§f§ gt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- AD VERTISBMENTS jB^r^agmrgB3rg»gmtrga' Normal Students i If you are looking for ! anything in the DRY GOODS line you can generally find it at MONTAGUE McHUGH'S There you can see the only complete Stock of Dry Goods on the Bay. They can positively guarantee you a saving of from ten to twenty per cent, on Dress Goods, Silks, Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Corsest, Anything in the under­wear line, Shirt Waists, Wool, Silk and Cotton, and in fact all kinds of Dry Goods. We are headquarters for Kid Gloves—can sell you a One Dollar Kid, and its equal you cannot find for less than $1.25. An im­mense stock of Kids, Dressed and Undressed. MONTAGUE McHUGH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS Abstract and Concrete. W. Wilson 3 Editorial 7 Our Needs S From the Office 10 Second Semester 12 Literary Societies 12 Why She Liked Spelling 15 General Items 16 Gossip (Poem) 20 Elementary Certificates 20 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS IDA A. BAKER, English Grammar and Vocal Music MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ROBERT B. VAILE, Mathematics and Sciences MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS HATTIE B. THOMPSON, Librarian P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS | YOU CAN DO BETTER AT 3 I TtiE FAIR | § The Largest Assortment of 3 i Saks, silk i I Waists, Dress i | Goods, Tailor | | Made Suits, j | Millinery | I and Shoes =1 E In the City of Whatcom j | ^ We have an enormous g stock of Christmas Goods E and Christmas Tree Orna= % ments | THE FAIR ! E New Whatcom [ i ^iUiUiUiiUUiiliUiUiUiiiiUilUUiUJUiUI ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1900 ABSTRACT AND CONCRETE W. WILSON HE terms concrete and abstract are very often in use in educational speech and literature, and in common with many other words may be used with opposite meanings. This may lead to confusion or downright error. Popularly, concrete is a term whose use refers to sense,—that is, a thing is concrete if it appeals to sense percep­tion,— can be touched, seen, or heard. The material world is the concrete world under such usage. President Hall uses the word in this sense when speaking of the improvement of modern education over that of earlier times. Popular usage makes the abstract the opposite of all this. That which does not appeal to the senses, that which eludes the immediate grasp, the difficult of appre­hension,— the theoretical, the impractical, as these two latter terms are ordinarily used, are the abstract. Under such thought and such usage, the concrete easily gets credit for being the real, while the abstract is regarded as the empty, the impractical, the unreal. Again, in popular psychology the concrete is that which can be imagined in terms of some of the senses. Pictures, illustrations, drawings, graphic representations, models, are used to satisfy this mode of thinking. On the other hand, the abstract is t h a t which is inadequately expressed in imagery, or not so expressible at all, or the merely difficult of apprehension. Such psychology is convinced too, of the greater reality of the concrete T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 4- The Normal Messenger because the abstract is that which is "drawn from" the concrete,—extracted, as it were, from it, and could not therefore be but less, —certainly nothing more. There is however, another view of the matter. Certainty, the motive of the popular mind in seeking the most real and clinging to it, is right, but that it finds the most real in the concrete as above expressed, may well be questioned. That sense knowledge has reality in it cannot be doubted,—nor can it be doubted that the real becomes known to us in one of its forms, in sense knowledge. The animal mind, clearly, is possessed of sense knowledge. Its system of such know­ledge, in many cases, is probably very perfect. In some regions of such knowledge, the eye-region, for example, among some birds,—the olfactory region among dogs, is of high quality, surpassing our own in accuracy and range. That such knowledge contains some phases of the real world seems evident, for b}' means of it the animal succeeds in main­taining an existence,—of playing out his life within its sphere. Primitive and savage men who have not risen far out of sense knowl­edge, live nearest the stage of animal life,— are in the lower ranges of human civilization. Such advances as they have made upon sense knowledge, has given them a mastery over the world not possessed by the animal,—and the animal himself succumbs to it. Within the sphere of sense knowledge possessed by animals, those in the lower ranges are con­strained to a narrower range of activities than these in upper ranges, while micro­organisms whose sense knowledge is near, or at the minimum, are confined to the narrow­est ranges. The higher animals seem to have exhaused the possibilities of such knowledge. They have triumphed over their fellows less fortunate than themselves in such knowledge only to be surpassed by man, even though they possess keener sense knowledge than ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 man himself. And this is true among men. Lower races of men give way to higher ones though possessing more accurate sense knowledge than their more fortunate fellows. The scientific knowledge of highly civilized man affords such tremendous sweep of power and control while his power of sensation has remained so nearly stationary, if it has not in some phases actually receded, that we are forced to conclude that his power is due to a higher form of activity than that concerned in sense knowledge, though he continues still to use that form. Scientific thought is every­where concerned with relations, for it is through such knowledge that new mastery is found. For example, the thinking of quanti­tative relations between forces enables us to estimate them and thus to contrive means whereby we set at work one to overcome another, as in the case of the estimation of the power of engine necessary to drive a given saw in doing a given kind of work. Through such thinking, principles and laws are discovered and by means of these life is all but totally changed in character and kind from that of the animal,—a new world ap­pears,— the world of civilization with its politics, art, science, philosoph}', religion. It is difficult to see how this almost in­finitely greater world of man has, by any process, been "abstracted" from the smaller world of the animal. In truth it has not and it is a mistaken psychology that regards it so. Neither is the sense world of the animal the more real world of the two. In truth, it is quite the reverse. Sense knowl­edge, whether in the animal or among men, is prodigiously less real than scientific, reflec­tive knowledge. The difference of degree in reality of the two kinds of knowledge is the difference between the mighty civilization of the western nations, and untutored savages or fierce animals,—a difference almost too great to be estimated,—the result of centuries of labor. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Relations, principles, laws, are of such nature that they cannot be imaged. The individual objects, between or among which relations or principles obtain are imageable. These facts mark the boundary between sense knowledge and scientific knowledge. Sense organs maybe stimulated by forces persisting in material objects, but relations and princi­ples are not material objects,—they are in­capable of stimulating nerve ends and cannot give rise to any system of images,—they are the work of Intelligence. It is true that both images and relations issue from an Intelli­gence which is everywhere alike in kind, while the latter almost infinitely transcends the former. Intelligence in its higher form of relational thinking returns upon its lower forms, the senses, and corrects their faults or extends the field of their operation, as in the making of telescopes and microscopes. Im­agine a dog and a scientific engineer standing beside a locomotive. Upon the plane of sense knowledge the dog is strikingly near the en­gineer, his eye image being very accurate. The principles in the engineer's mind made the locomotive a possibility while to the sense knowledge of the animal it is forever impos­sible. Thus the terms concrete and abstract have changed places. If the real is concrete, then the term cannot refer to sense knowledge merely—it should refer to scientific knowl­edge. Though such knowledge transcends sense knowledge, it is the greater reality and in the larger sense of the term, concrete. The older education made the mistake of neglecting sense knowledge. We should take care that we do not overestimate it. Tutor—You know, of course, that in Chris­tian countries such as ours a man is only al­lowed one wife. Now, what is that state of things called ? Pupil—I know. Monotony! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, NEW WHATCOM, WASH. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Entered as mail matter of the second class at the New Whatcom Wash., P. O. EDITORIAL STAFF. HATTIE M. DEIXINGER, - - Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Miss MARY BIRD, Kulshan Society Miss MAUD DRAKE, - - - Aurora Society Miss MAY PILLMAN, - - - Utopian Society Miss BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . Chilic Society Mrss CLARA TARTE, - - - Alcott Society Miss MINNIE WALLRIDGE, - - Y. W. C. A. Society MR. HARRY SHEPHERD, - - Philomathian EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. VOL. II. DECEMBER, 1900 No. 1 The Normal Messenger begins its second volume under new management, but no radi­cal changes are contemplated in the character of the magazine. Each issue will contain an able article upon some literary or scientific subject, and such other items as illustrate the growth, character, and every-day life of the institution. One commendable feature of the Normal School is everywhere manifest. In every de­partment the standard of work is steadily being raised, and a thorough mastery of the subject matter as well as knowledge of method, is demanded of every student. This is true not only in the more advanced subjects, but an equal thoroughness in the common branch­es is also required. Several special classes in these fundamental subjects have been organ­ized to enable students to strengthen them­selves along necessary lines. The New Whatcom State Normal School has opened its second year with increased life and vigor. While the past year was full of surprises in many ways, the present year is in every sense a greater surprise to the friends of the school. The prophesies that the large ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger attendance of last year was of a mushroom character and would soon decrease, have not proven true. On the contrary the attendance is larger this year than last 3rear, and the students are much better distributed over the courses of stud}' than was possible the first year. That a high grade of scholarship has sought the advantages of the school is evi­denced by the fact that the senior class of the second year contains twenty-nine members. Of these, three are graduates of a state normal school, eighteen are graduates of accredited high schools, while all others have attended reputable Colleges in this or other States. OUR NEEDS. The needs of the New Whatcom State Nor­mal School are especially urgent along four different lines. The school needs more room, more equipment, more teachers, and a ladies' dormitory. The present building has been over-crowded since the opening day in Sep­tember, 1899. There is no room in the build­ing large enough to seat the school when all members are present. There are not as many large class rooms as there are teachers to oc­cupy them, and as a result large classes must recite in rooms too small to accommodate them comfortably with seating capacity, or blackboard space or proper ventilation. The assembly hall also must constantly be used for recitation purposes. The building, does not contain a gymnasium and the museum room is now used for physical culture work. As a result of this arrangement, thelarge and valuable museum, donated to the school by the bay cities, is packed away in barrels and boxes, awaiting the time when it may be classified and arranged for use. Although contrary to the laws of health, most of the work of the training school at present must be carried on in the basement. Both the chemical and physical laboratories are too ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 small and should be duplicated in size and equipment. There is no reception or commit­tee room, and consequently the office must serve as a place for committee meetings, for the reception of friends, for the storage of supplies, as well as for the public and private uses of the Principal. Altho' one hundred and seventy-five students bring their lunches daily no adequate lunch room is provided in the building. It may therefore fairly be stated that the school needs an auditorium, labora­tory room, five or six large class rooms, and an equal unmber of smaller rooms, and lastly one large lunch and play-room for the children of the Training School. It may also be stat­ed that these additional accommodations can all be provided for by the construction of a large wing to the present building. This wing was included in the original plan of the build­ing, but owing to the limited appropriation could not be constructed when the main por­tion of the building was erected. The equipment which the school possesses is substantial and serviceable, but is inadequate to accommodate the numbers in attendance daily. For example, the physical science lab­oratory contains equipment and accommoda­tions for twelve students to do individual work, while the class at present numbers thirty. There are also twelve desks in the ehemical laboratory for individual work while the class in chemistry numbers nearly forty. The same conditions exist in the biological laboratory, and it is sufficient to say that the science department needs its entire equipment more than duplicated. The less expensive equipment, such as blackboards, bookcases, chairs, maps, globes, and charts, also needs to be greatly increased. Much could be said of the need of addition­al teaching force. There are at present ten classes in science with but one science teacher. An assistant is therefore needed in this depart­ment. The department of higher English and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Latin also has ten regular classes each semes­ter, and an assistant is needed in this depart­ment. There is also urgent need of an assist­ant critic teacher in the training school. The location of the school upon a hillside, in one corner of the city, renders a ladies' dormitory one of the necessities of the insti­tution. There are at present about ninety students boarding in various parts of the two cities, and not less than sixty of them board more than six blocks from the Normal School building. Blame attaches to none for this crowded condition. The founders of the school have provided exceptionally well with the funds at their command, and the situation is concisely stated when it is said that the public demand for the institution has far exceeded the expect­ations of its most sanguine friends, but as the State of Washington has always provided well for her educational interests there is lit­tle doubt but that she will make ample pro­vision in the future for the work of this her youngest educational child. The school asks nothing for show or ornamentation, it simply desires plain, substantial quarters and a practical working equipment. FROM THE OFFICE. There are at present sixty students doing practice work as teachers. In addition to the practice-teachers, fifty students are doing work in observation. The records of the librarian show that more than four hundred volumes are drawn out by the students every month. Among the students there are thirty young ladies who work for their board. There are also several young men who pay their way by working evenings and Saturdays. The records show that fifty students board themselves, while about ninety pay for their ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 board. Of the ninety who board, not to ex­ceed ten pay more than $3.50 per week, while about twenty get their board for $3.00 per week. In a general census of the school, taken in September, 52 students expressed a preference for the Methodist Episcopal Church; 43 for the Presbyterian; 19 for the Congregational; 16 for the Roman Catholic; 12 for the Chris­tian, while the remaining 60 who were pres­ent represented about a dozen other denomi­nations. Refering to the question of native state it was ascertained that 28 were bern in the State of Washington; 19 in Kansas; 18 in Iowa; 13 in Minnesota and Illinois, each; 12 in Nebraska; 10 in Wisconsin; 9 in Missouri; 6 in California and Michigan, each; 5 in Penn­sylvania, Indiana, and North Dakota, each; 4 in Colorado; 3 in Oregon, while in the list re* maining, almost every state in the Union was represented. Six were born in England, 4 in Norway, 2 in Sweden, 2 in Canada, 1 in Ger­many and 1 in Austria. Refering to the occupations of the students' parents it was ascertained that 59 are farm­ers; 11 merchants; 11 machinists; 9 lumber­men; 16 carpenters; 5 ministers; 20 laborers, while the remainder of the list represent al­most every other ordinary vocation. Sixty of the students hold teachers' certifi­cates, and three are graduates of other State Normal schools. The enrollment of the Normal School on Nov. 15th was 248, divided among the classes as follows: seniors 29; juniors 35; third year 42; second year 52; first year 56; review year 32. The enrollment last year on Nov. 15th was 234. About four hundred volumes have been added to the general library since the opening of school in September. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger SECOND SEMESTER. The second semester of this school year will open, Monday morning, January 28, 1901. At this time a new program of about sixty classes will be arranged. Twenty of these classes will be continued from the first semester through to the end of the year. While the remaining forty classes will be newly organized and will include the subjects of arithmetic, grammar, American history, state and national governments, penmanship, orthography, school law, school economy, and the theory of teaching, as well as all sub­jects announced for the second semester in the various courses of study. Any person de­siring catalogues or other information con­cerning the work of the school may secure the same by addressing the office of the institu­tion. LITERARY SOCIETIES. ALCOTT SOCIETY. The fable of the "Tortoise and the Hare" is brought to mind when one reviews the his­tory of the Alcott Society, for this band of active, earnest workers, is quietly plodding along and is sure of reaching the goal not far in the future. The society has worked so dili­gently that she ranks second in point of mem­bership. Each week the Alcotts gather in their club-room to enjoy a social meeting of a musical and literary nature. Many come to visit them, for the latch-string is always out and a hearty welcome is given to all. The ' 'Society'' as well as "The Nation" have just had an election and predict good times and full din­ner pails. AURORA SOCIETY. The Aurora is the largest literary society in the normal school. They have fifty (50) active members, and as a literary society are in splendid working order. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Four members from the society constitute a program committee, and they with the aid of the faculty critic, Prof. Forrest, have out­lined the following programs for the present term: "Whittier" program, November 26; "Thanksgiving," November 23; "The Ameri­can Indian," December 7; "Travel,"December 14; "Christmas," December 21; "Woman," January 4; "Humorists," January 11; "Song of the Ages," January 18; "Mexico," Janu­ary 25. THE CHILICS. The Chilic Tribe met this fall with but twelve members out of their large membership of last year. But they were not discouraged even tho' they were few in number and their critic, whom they had loved and trusted, did not return to them. Another critic was pro­vided, Miss Myers, who is fast winning the affections of the Tribe. At the beginning of the school year each member considered herself a committee on getting new members, and at the second meet­ing of the society their number had greatly increased. They now number thirty, includ­ing much talent in the way of musicians, ora­tors, wits, and poets. The interest and zeal of the members are increasing and the Tribe promises fair to do some good work this year. In the way of public entertainments they are preparing to give Dickens', "Christmas Carol," some time in December. KULSHAN SOCIETY. The Kulshan Literary Society has begun this year with an enrollment of thirteen last year's students and thirty new members. The outline of the year's work shows a ten­dency towards making debating a specialty, though studies of modern writers and their works will also appear on the programs. The society critic, Mr. Eply has recently ascended and descended Mt. Baker, and he ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- X4 gt; The Normal Messenger promises some interesting talks to the mem­bers and their friends in the future. At present the efforts of the society are bent toward pre­paring a play which they intend to give be­fore the public next month. It is interesting to know that this play was translated from German by one of the members. THE PHILOMATHIAN SOCIETY. The Philomathian Debating Club has a membership of forty; twenty-two of these be­ing new members. We feel honored in having three seniors. In addition to the regular literary work, the club is pursuing the study of parliamentary law which is of great value to the members. Professor Robt. B. Vaile, the faculty critic of the club has done much for the good of the members and seems deeply interested in all their undertakings. The regular programs of the club include orations, essays, declamations, original stor­ies, music and debates, besides the frequent exercises in parliamentary law. THE UTOPIAN LITERARY CLUB. The Utopian Literary Club was organized last year with forty-three charter members. Many of the old members have left, but there are now enrolled thirty active members. No definite line of work for the year has as yet been mapped out, but a committee is now at work on a program for the year. The society has given one open meeting in the assembly hall and a very interesting program was pre­sented. The Utopians have the great satis­faction and honor of having given the first social function of this school year at the nor­mal. The rooms were beautifully decorated, especially the a r t room and with the addition of an excellent program a very enjoyable even­ing was spent. Under the efficient supervis­ion of its critic. Miss Harper, the society ex­pects to accomplish much good work this year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 THE Y. W. C. A. SOCIETY. The Young Woman's Christian Association commenced its good work this year with a membership of seventy. Weekly meetings are held in the chapel where prayer and song ser­vice is conducted. Monthly services are also conducted in the various churches of the Bay. A prominent feature of this society is its foreign mission work. They adopted a child in India, and are raising money to support it. Later they hope to provide for its education. There has recently been organized a Bible class which will be under the leadership of Prof. Wilson, our teacher of psychology. Under the leadership of Miss Maud Woodin a line of work has been mapped out, which will be followed throughout the year. The week beginning November 11th was opened as a "week of prayer." WHY SHE LIKED SPELLING. Orthography is commonly reckoned a pretty dry subject, but there is no branch of knowledge but may be brightened by a skill­ful teacher. A visitor was chatting with the little daughter of the family, "What do you study a t school?" he asked. "Readin' an' writin', 'rithmetic an' spell-in'." "Well, well! What a bright little girl you are! And which study do you like best?" "Spellin'." "Indeed! Most children do not. Why do you like spelling?" "Cause every time I spell a word the teach­er laughs." Governess—Why, you naughty boy, I never heard such language since the day I was born. Small Boy—Yes, mum; I s'pose dere was a good deal of cussin' de day you wuz born. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS. The student-body felt greatly repaid for listening to Rev. C. A. Owen's lecture on Siberia. Many interesting incidents were told, all of which proved to be most in­structive as well as entertaining. A McKinley club consisting of fifteen young ladies of the normal have held enthusiastic meetings through­out the campaign. A lively ratification meeting was held Friday evening, Nov. 26, at the home of Miss Ger­trude Bell. Rev. F. A. Agar gave us one of his excellent lectures on his life and experiences in Africa, before leaving this city for his pastoral duties in Oregon. The teacher's examination was held in the Normal building on Nov. 8th and 9th. About 30 students wrote for grades. At the opening of the school year the faculty and trustees of the normal school were entertained at the home of the President, Dr. Mathes. On the evening of Sept. 21st the faculty and students of the normal school were delightfully entertained by the Epworth League of the Trinity Methodist Church in the church parlors; also on the evening of Oct. 5th a most pleasant "at home" was tendered them by the Bn-deavor Society of the Presbyterian Church. The young ladies of the senior class are laboring dil­igently to attain perfection in the art of graceful word drills. They will soon make their appearance before the public, and will be accompanied by their finely trained orchestra. The state legislators of this county, Representatives Fairchild, Earles and Merrill, and Senator Moultray, ac­companied by the trustees and Land Commissioner Call-vert and members of the city press, visited the normal school, Nov. 15th, to investigate its needs for additional equipment as well as maintenance for the coming two years. The many needs of the institution were every­where apparent, and these gentleman pledged their united support to the institution. We wonder if the youngman's star which went down some time ago has yet risen? Prof. J. T. Forrest is a good hunter as well as a good mathematical teacher. On a recent Saturday he shot a fine large deer on Chuckanut mountain south of the city. Special classes have recently been organized in alge­bra, arithmetic, grammar and school law. On November 16th the entire school took an exam­ination in spelling. Based upon the results of that ex­amination a division of the school into eight spelling classes was made. Twenty minutes daily are devoted to the work of spelling and many students have expressed their deep appreciation of the opportunity to pursue this work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 There has recently been organized two glee clubs un­der the supervision of Miss Ida Baker, musical instruc­tor. The club expects to accompany Dr. Mathes on some of his trips throughout the state. The private dormitory built during the summer months by Mrs. R. B. Morrison, on High street is crowded to its utmost capacity, and is greatly appreciat­ed by the students. Call on the editor to view snap-shots of bloomer girls in the gymnasium. These pictures can be obtained only at exhorbitaut prices. The Kulshans have recently contributed an amount of money toward the piano fund, it being the proceeds of their candy sale, in October. The arrangement of the room for the sale was very dainty and attractive. Misses Edna and Helen Whitney are at present both teaching in Skagit Co., but will return to the normal shool for the second semester. A committee of the faculty has arranged for a series of contests among the several literary societies. These contests will be along the lines of orations, debates and declamations. The two receiving the highest marks in a preliminary contest will participate in a final contest, each in his class, for highest honors. These contests will be held during the spring months. Miss Calla Monlux and Messrs. Thomas and Martin Korstad, all graduates of the Idaho State Normal school, have entered our senior class, Prior to entering the Idaho State Normal school, Miss Monlux was a student for several years in the Washington Agricultural College, and the Messrs. Korstad were formerly students at the Cheney State Normal school. The people of Bellingham Bay believe in education. The public schools of New Whatcom have an enrollment of 1800 pupils of whom 1S0 are in the high school. Since September, ten school rooms have been added to the four ward buildings. The Fairhaven schools have an en­rollment of nearly 1000, with about So in the high school. Sixty teachers are employed in the two cities. The Northwest Business College of New Whatcom is also enjoying a prosperous year with an attendance of about fifty students. Seven young ladies expect to complete the element­ary course in February, next, and receive five-year cer­tificates. Two of them will return to enter the senior class next year. Miss Jessie Havens is teaching a primary grade in the Florence schools. Miss Kate White has returned from Paris, and is now working in Denver, Colorado. More than thirty of the students who were here last year are now teaching in various parts of the state. The whereabouts of most of them can be found in the Sep­tember Messenger. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger Seven of our last year's students are teaching at present in the city schools of Everett. Good reports are given of their work. Misses Nina Silsby and Lottie Smith, and Messrs. John Kerchen, Ben F. Hovies and Theodore Myer are teaching in Lewis county. They will return to the normal school later. Miss Estella Garl is teaching this year near Burling­ton. The normal school has something novel in the way of a colored quartet, composed of Misses Shockey, Pill-man, Klockstead and Galliher. These charming young ladies have entertained their friends very acceptably upon several occasions with their classical selections. At the noon hour appetizing odors issue from the lunch room in the basement of the normal building. Great pots of soups and chocolate are prepared daily and dispensed at slight expense, and they form a very accep­table complement to the usual cold lunch. Hon. James Hamilton Lewis, with his inimitable grace and eloquence, addressed the students of the normal school recently upon the subject of education and char­acter building. Just as we expected, Miss Sarah J. Rogers is meet­ing with much success in her new position as superin­tendent of grade work in the city schools of Helena, Montana. Mrs. Jane Connell Hellier is now residing in Camp Hill, Ala., where her husband, Dr. F. O. Hellier, has a good position in an industrial school. We are glad to welcome back to our city, if not to our institution, our former beloved teacher, "Miss Mill­et" who returns as Mrs. Norman Tucker, and who we feel is still interested in us, if not directing us in our work. The pleasurable excitement of watching the flirta­tions of our elder members last year has been denied us so far this year as there has been nothing but hard prosaic work. Miss Anna Iverson who has been teaching in Island county, Wash., has returned to join the senior class and complete the year's work. The name of "The Nock-will-wit Society," which interpreted means "the guardian angel of the Indian," was at one time the name given one of the members of the society. She is the little daughter of the former Indian Agent on the Lummi reservation. The society is composed of the primary pupils and is doing splendid work in the literary line. Councilman F. M. Muldoon of Seattle visited his daughter recently, and spent considerable time becoming acquainted with the work of the normal school. The excellent character of our students is shown in many ways. Never has a student been called before the faculty for misconduct and never has it been necessary to suspend a student from classes on account of insubor- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 donation. The usual activity and seeming commotion are the result of a spirit of earnestness rather than a reckless and willful disregard for order and system. The students are not bound down by arbitrary and abstract regulations but each student is urged to exercise such personal control over his daily conduct that it may be worthy of emulation rather than censure and rebuke. There are three hundred and fifty people in the building daily, yet_ unnecessary noise or useless traveling through the halls is seldom seen, and visitors invariably comment favorably upon the business spirit and earnestness of the student-body. The pupils of the training school very pleasantly entertained the normal school at general assembly on Wednesday morning, Nov. 28th. Principal E. T. Mathes and Prof. Washington Wilson of our faculty are upon the program of the state teachers' association which meets in Ellensburg, December 26 t o 28, 1900. It is a source of much regret to our students that the crowded condition of the normal building renders it im­possible to arrange for a proper display of the large museum which has been donated to the school. Our principal, Dr. E. T. Mathes, is spending the month of December in the east visiting some of the best state normal schools in the country. It is the united purpose of our trustees, principal and faculty that this institution shall stand for that which is best in the academic and professional training for teachers. The students who reside in the east end of Fairhaven are rejoicing because the authorities of that city have constructed a a good substantial sidewalk from the north end of Twenty-first street through "Happy Valley" to the normal school. This brings a large number of the homes of Fairhaven within a twenty-minute walk of the normal building, and materially increases the boarding and rooming facilities within walking distance of the school. It is seldom that any institution enjovs a more faith­ful business management than is given our school by the Board of Trustees. Their administration has not only been economical and fair, but it has extended to a solici­tude for the comfort and success of every individual teacher and student. Much time has also been given during the past few months to a careful consideration of the needs of the school in the future. These have been reviewed on another page of this issue of the MESSENGER. Miss Malene Nelson who attended the normal school last year is now Mrs. Richard Downey, and resides in Ballard, Washington. We are proud of the literary societies of our training school. The "Acorn" and Four-leaf Clover" socities are under the leadership of Misses Tromanhauser and Brat-ton. Weekly programs are given which are always edi­fying and commendable. Martin Korstad was elected sergeant-at-arms of the normal senate at a recent election. That large pile of observation note-books, seen in the south hall every other Friday, means much work for someone. The work is well repaid however by the dis­cipline received in their preparation. The constructive work as carried on in the primary grades of the training school is proving not only inter­esting but instructive as well, and the excellent work done by the smallest pupils is remarkable evidence of the adaptability of the course to the childs capabilities. Great volumes of eloquence are heard rolling through the halls every Friday afternoon. There cer­tainly is a Young Men's Debating Club around some­where near. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger GOSSIP. "Said Gossip One to Gossip Two, While stoppin in the town,— 'One Mrs. Pry to me remarked, Smith bought his goods of Brown/ "Said Gossip Two to Gossip Three, Who cast her eyelids down,— 'I've heard it said today, my friend, Smith got his goods from Brown.' "Said Gossip Three to Gossip Four, With something of a frown,— 'I've heard it said—what do you think? Smith took his goods from Brown.' "Said Gossip Four to Gossip Five, Who blazed it around the town,— 'I've heard today such shocking news, Smith stole his goods from Brown.' " —The Pilgrim. Elementary Certificates. From everywhere comes most urgent demands for higher scholarship among teachers just as from every­where comes a similar demand for better trained workers along all lines. More than ever is it becoming certainly true that only the best shall survive. The poorer work­ers are eliminated or find it necessary to take stations much lower in the ranks. Accordingly, the wise ones will take zealous care that their preparation shall be thorough, and these will welcome such raising of stand­ards as shall, when fully met, put them beyond ques­tion, in the matter of trained efficiency. The State of Washington, in common with other coast states, feels the strong impulse for better things in education, and will accordingly raise her standards among her teachers. Already, in a neighboring state, owing to the exceeding demand for nothing less than university graduates in high schools, examinations for high school certificates are all but thoroughly obsolete, and will be hereafter discontinued at the request of the teachers themselves. Not only has this condition, which is a remarkable one, obtained, but another more remark­able still is in the process of obtaining. It is that the public are demanding University graduates for grammar schools and are securing them for all better positions in grammar schools. It will soon be true that no certifi­cates will be granted upon examination at all,—only upon credentials representing the most thorough train­ing. Realizing the oncoming conditions the Whatcom Normal School seeks to raise her standards. It feels that anything less than a well won diploma is inade­quate,— that the student who stops short of this is but temporizing, is really taking the first step out of the ranks. It is with these feelings that the taking of Ele­mentary Certificates is strongly discouraged. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- A D VERTISBMENTS ® 1 Solid Striking and Pointed Facts all go to prove that for quality, variety and superiority our stock of fine tools, cutlery and general hardware is unsurpassed. The mechanic, contractor, blacksmith or housekeeper will find our prices beyond competition, while our reputation for handling only high grade goods is beyond question. W. M. FRIZELL HDW, CO. | 1683 Holly St. New Whatcom If '^^M^^mm^^m^^^^^M^^^^^M^^^^^. STOCKUIN BROS. FOR FIRST-CLASS DRY GOODS, JACKETS, ETO. $ '4. AGENTS-P. Centemeri Co. Kid 1 Gloves and Thomson Corsets. Frame Building, Cor. Holly and Canoe Sts. Si i i ;Vay,;;tf.ria^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS IT'S SO And You Ought to know it Our Line of Christ­mas Goods Com­prises Kodaks, Gunther's Candies. Toilet Sets, Teplitz Ware, Shaving Sets and Brushes o! Ail Descriptions You Ought to r gt;pow About It Your Prescriptions are Compounded by a Qraduate of Pharmacy and Vou Ought to l^now That Our Ambition U to Give You All Your Money'* Worth COLLINS CO. TELEPHONE 866. A Breakfast Food for Every Day Sg in the week we can furnish you from our high m grade stock of cereals. For winter there is nothing more appetizing or healthful than our H. O. Oatmeal, Vitos and Semola and our many dainty foods in cereals and farinaceous foods of all kinds. Our stock of groceries includes everything that is of superior quality that comes under this head IRELAND S PAN OOAST 13th and E. Telephone 601. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Yout Fancy Your Shape Your Pocket Boot We meef you e^f every fum of fKe sifue^fiorv. We sKow e*r gt; e^ssorf rc\er»f of Men's Business and Dress Suits and Overcoats at From $7.50 TO $25.00 Wtyeb roatjes disappoirtf- Tryer)t QT) impossibility to the My^r ^ _^ Fine Furnishings, Hats and Shoes. Leather Satchels and Bags, also Trunks. Complete Outfits for Young Men a specialty. "One Price to All; Yotff Moneys' Worth Or Yo«r Money Back" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS |-jIGH=GRADE_ PRINTING ENGRAVED CARDS We are receiving many orders for Engraved Plates, Gallina Cards and Invitations And are supplying goods in this line that are strictly UP-TO-DATE (XT MAY BE OF INTEREST to re-publish I the following, which is one of many flat-tering press notices given a recent typo­graphical production from this establishment: "Messrs. Edson Irish, of New Whatcom, Washington, have recently published Carrie Blake Morgan's first book, a volume of poems, which takes its name from the opening poem, "The Path of Gold." * * * The little book is MOST ATTRACTIVELY PRINTED, and is bound in heavy, red Whatman's paper, with gold lettering, and is published at 50 cents per copy. It contains thirty-three poems, all short, the most successful of all being some of from two to four lines each, which are charming, both in subject and manner. Some of Mrs. Morgan's poems have a familiar ring, one two-line verse having been used on a book-plate belonging to a New York collector, but whose authorship we had never been able to discover. The book is well worth a place in our poet's corner, and it is to be hoped it Will meet with the appreciative reception its high quality warrants."—NEW YORK TIMES. EDSON lt; IRISH 1333 RAILROAD AVE. NEW WHATCOM If yon want to make XMAS PRESENTS To your friends the Whatcom Furniture Co. Keep a full line of House Furnishings and Fancy Goods Holly and R. R. Ave. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY D. H. EVANS C A M E R A S A N D SUPPLIES PYROGRAPHICAL OUTFITS 14 15 HOLLY S T . NJBO) WHATOOD) D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK S T R E E T NEWT W H A T O OH ALL THE POPULAR BOOKS OF 1900^^^ gt; Together with thoseof last year / ^ * | | ^ | \ mm i ^ T l lt; ^ Christmas Cards and Holiday SHERMANS Novelties at _^^^^. B. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET M " 5 3 S m Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 1166 New Whatcom. HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 GOOD HEALTH DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? STODDARD, the Sanitary Plumber 1381 ELK STREET. BELLINGHAM BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FREE READING ROOM Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. 2 1 Saturday evenings from 7 to 10 o'cl MRS. HUGH ELDRIDGE, Secy. X,. H. HADLEY, Pres't. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., also Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10 o'clock. Business, Stenography, Special Branches None cheaper, none better. Day and evening school. Send for Journal. AUG. WILSON, New Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GRAVES, BACKUS PURDY Transact a General BANKING BUSINESS Largest Bank in Northwestern Washington. New Whatcom, Wash. C. K. McMILLIN, Cashier. CENTRAL MARKET P E L L S MARZ. P R O P S. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb, SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . New Whatcom, Wash. A. V. MILLER THE SHOEMAKER Boots and Shoes Made to Order—Repairing Neatly Done. The Work of the Normal Students Respectfully Solicited. 1035 ELK ST. Next to Morse Hardware Co. The best place in town to buy Clothing and Gents' Furnishings CHAS. GREENBERG MORGEN Holly St. and Railroad Ave. W.O.NICHOLSON, BUTCHER And Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats. . . . Elk St., near Cor. Holly PHONE 591 New Whatcom MRS. D. ALVERSON 1696 HOLLY ST. Closing out all Winter Millinery at a very low figure. Call at once and get a bargain. The Normal Students will £nd the PRINCIPAL BARBER SHOP AND BATHS The most Convenient and Attractive in the City. Holly Street, O p p o s U e ^ ^ ^ ^ F a m U I l g BrOS. ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD ° - 5 £ K E 5£ Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the -ity ,M - PHONE 1463 * * NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 1 TO THE NORMAL STUDENTS J '4 We extend to the Normal Students i §| a special invitation to call and ex- j | §j amine our beautiful Holiday stock of P 1 JEWELRY, CUT GLASS AND NOYELTIES. I « It will assist vou in choosing your m | g^ts. " | 0 NELSON lt;£ ROBINSON | i JEWELERS OPTICIONS. |f P Cor. Holly and Dock Sts. If nanus iGysjiMii^^ The McDougall=Gage Co. SELL STANDARD GOODS • Hartschaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin's Dent's Gloves and High Grades of Men's Furnishings, I Fischer Bldg., • Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. | MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL . PHONE 121 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING jm AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. riGiieMiSMsisiaiiiejajsiaiaMaisiaisisjsisiaEMa, THE BARK 8F WHAWM L. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED gj LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Shumway GROCERS f 5 f 6 HOLLY ST. @raigi@iaj@i@i@i0igig|2i3jgi@i@igjgjgia^jgjgjs|gj2ig]j Over 100 Styles Of Perfume Atomizers To select from. Call and see our Holiday Line. The in­spection will please both you and us. DeChamplain Graham, Th"%:,™,u.r Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. j^^^MSMSI^^^MS^^M^SSSMSMSSSMEMEMSMSM^mS A. Q. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1345 HOLLY ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. R$s Patent The most complete assortment of LADIES FINE SHOES in the city. G. F. Raymond 1453 Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS. HMS flMSMSEMS EiaS5I@M3IBI0I3MaMSfai3M5IMSI3ISEI3S WILSON, NOBLES BARR Successors to the BLUE FRONT GROCERY GROCERIES HARDWARE STRICTLY UP-TO-DATE 1425 Holly St. Telephone 881 ^ Best Line of Vegetables and Fruits On t h e Bay afflSaMSMMM@M5M3M2MSM0IiMSISiaSMMSJ01MSIMSI3iii] ?:?K gt;K gt;^5;.SKW£ gt;K gt;5: JC^X T P S -Y THE LEADER F O R / y 7 ^ \ Dress Goods, 0w\\ Fine Silks, Cloaks, ML/ \MK Silk Waists, Wool Waists, i i W.C.C. Corsets i Dowager Corsets Headquarters For Fine KID GLOVES HANDKERCHIEFS Men's Furnishings FANCY WORK t THE LEADER IOC. New Idea Patterns. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THINGS APPROPRIATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN STERLING SILVER_^g£ gt; Book Marks 25c to $1.00 Paper Cutters 25c to 1.50 Mucilage Bottles 75c to 1.50 Ink Wells 75c to 1.50 Pen Wipers 50c to 2.00 Key Chains 75c to 3.00 Ink Erasers 25c to 1.00 Other Articles to Numerous to Mention. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 1475 HOLLY ST. Mrt Pictures The Ilatest Books pirpe Stationery Christmas Novelties CALL AND SMM OUR STOCK WHILE COMPLETE Higpson's Pharmacy 1435-HOLLY ST. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- To Furnish A Home There is Everything in This Store Furniture, Carpets, Shades, Draperies, Upholstery Goods, Bedding, Stoves and Ranges, Heaters, Crockery, Glassware, Wood and Willow Ware, Tinware, Notions, Etc. All these lines are shown in complete variety for your choosing |MW—- L,ow prices are uniformly maintained and quality of goods always as represented. WE WANT YOUR TRADE B. B. Furniture Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I BELUNGHAM \ I BAY I | IMPROVEMENT I ! COMPANY ! • Original Townsite Proprietors of I ! • £ • I THE CITY OF f ! NEW WHATCOM I I * I ! • • • • Choice Residence Property in the vicinity of the State Normal School. • Houses and Lots on the Insall-ment Plan. I • j For further information, address J BELUNGHAM BAY | IMPROVEMENT COMPANY ! t DEPOT BUILDING % t RAILROAD AVE. % • NEW WHATCOM, WASH. • | % • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •PPPPP
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1901_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly March, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- BICYCLES Morse Hardware
Show more1901_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly March, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- BICYCLES Morse Hardware Co. 1051-1057 ELK ST BICYCLES COLUMBIA TRIBUNE HARTFORD ELDRIDGE VIDETTE gt; SILVER STREAK BICYCLES " t From J 5 to $ 7 5 ON T H E INSTALLMENT PLAN Old Bicycles taken in Exchange j BICYCLES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. ^mim?^^^^^^ J. N. SELBY CO. ARE H E A D Q U A R T E RS I Teachers and Students' Helps Supplementary Read­ing Classic Literature § Library Books Kindergarten Goods | Juvenile Literature School Supplies and Gift Books 124 HOLLY ST., WEST ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. / . LARSON, Prop. BOARDING, FEED AND SALE STABLES, WOOD AND COAL O U R N B Y AND H A C K S A T ALL HOURS. EXPRESS A N D DRAYINQ I? 1375 ELK ST. PHONE 701 % Win. Guthrie Co. HOLLY ST., WHATCOM Retailers of fine Silks, Dress Goods, Linens, Wash Goods, Flannels, Blankets, Muslins, White Goods, Ladies', Gent's and Children's Underwear and Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Laces, Shirt Waists, Skirts, Wrappers, Millinery, Notions, and a ..Magnificent Stock of Men's Furnishing Goods.. Substantial values—Fresh Goods at a money saving price. Remember—One thing above all we do exactly as we advertise, that if there is anything unsatis­factory, we will make it good, we want to please you in everything. GIVE US A CHANCE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE I09A CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Hap, fiose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Whatcom, Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. Washington DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 J. /=". CROSS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Miller Building, Holly Street, New Whatcom Office Hours—9 to 11 a. m:», 1:30 to 4:00 p. m., and at Night. TELEPHONE NO. 851. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK. ROOMS 16 417. PHONE 1713 DR. D. E. BIGGS Fischer Building Telephone Main 108 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block. Residence Phone 1223 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. New Whatcom, Wash. DR. P. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 735 Z gt;R. G. M. R U T T AN DENTIST Cor. Dock and Holly - Whatcom, Wash CHAS. A. ROHRBACHER PIANIST Mr. Rohrbacher will give no lessons during June, July and August, but will resume teaching about Sep­tember i, and will remain in Whatcom another year or more. SUTCLIFFE HILL Are the People who lead in WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS GLASS Especial attention given to DOORS AND WfNDOWS Telephone 1195 Holly St., WHATCOM HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices 128ITKST ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE FARMERS AND MECHANICS' STORE THE RELIABLE CLOTHIERS AND SKOE DEALERS HOLLY STREET, NEAR RAILROAD AVE. If you are after a saving in this line, come and see us; we will guarantee you a reward. A big stock and up-to-date goods at Lowest Prices. Give us a trial. THE FARMERS MECHANICS' STORE [^OTHROP BROS. Artists in Photography Everything new and up-to-date in the Photographic line Exclusive Designs in flountings Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon, Pastel, Water Colors and Sepia RHONE 1703 Reveille Building, Dock Street WHATCOM O. K. BARBER SHOP OLIVER O'REE, PROP. The Best Equipped Barber Shop on the Bay. Porcelain Baths and Fine Service. Cor. Holly and Mlk Sts. KELLMAN BROS. ELK M sIkKET RETAIL MEAT MARKET Dressed Meats, Poultry and Game when in Season ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS AS USUAL A Complete Stock of DRY GOODS To be Seen at | MONTAGUE and McHUGH'S GRADUATING SUITS a specialty. The largest 3 and most complete stock of White Goods ever shown on the Bay. See our Famous $1 KID GLOVES None better sold any-where for $1.25. We carry the famous Cogswell Boulter MUS- 3 ^ LIN UNDERWEAR. 3 2: Beautifully made goods 2 P1 at moderate prices. 3 ^ Warner's Famous RUST- 3 §j PROOF CORSETS. 3 2: Anything you want in 3 2: Dry Goods. ^ ^E It's to jpour advantage to call, as we ^ ^ really carry the only complete ^ ^ : stoc on tAe Sa^ ^ 1 MONTAGUE I | McHUQH j ^ WHATCOM, WASH. 3 liliUMWIUiUiUWilUUJMiUJIWUlliR ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger C O N T E N T S Needed—A Revival in Poetry in Common Schools. H. J. Tromanhauser 3 Editorial 7 From the Office 9 The Training School. 10 Literary Societies 12 Senior Class 17 Junior Class 17 Athletics 18 General Items 20 General Items—Continued 23 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences WASHINGTON WISLON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ROBERT B. VAILE, Mathematics and Sciences MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS D. JEANETTE BAKER, Music MRS. ADA B. CLOTHIER, Librarian P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. | YOU CAN DO BETTER AT | THEFfllRl The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Suits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up - to = date Shoe Stores in the State. | THE FAIR | §i Whatcom. 3 fiJlllUiUlHJUitilUiiiJUiUiUiUWilWUlli^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH, 1901 NEEDED-A REVIVAL IN POETRY IN COMMON SCHOOLS. H. J. TROMANHAUSER The end of education is good citizenship. Good citizenship is rooted in human ideals; human ideals are to be found not in bugs, stones or grass, but in literature, and especi­ally in that flower and fruit of literature— poetry. Not that science has not done its work admirably, but science has been monopolizing the field for two decades, at least. Science has inaugurated an era of sound investiga­tions, it has exploded many fallacies, it has conferred many practical benefits, it has in­creased the general stock of sanity and com­mon sense. For all these beneficences let us be glad. But man is not fed bjr bread alone. The bread of science is rather dry crust for the spiritual nature and we have long since swung away from the error that man is in­telligence and nothing more. We are gather­ing the fruit of that educational tenet. The prisons of every state have a large quota of college graduates, educated rascals, men whose education consisted merely of intel­lectual training. Their sensibilities and their will were neglected to say the least. "Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." By whom does the Eternal speak? Infinitely above all, He speaks through the poet whose mission is to interpret and to teach. The poet is an idealist first and fore- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger most. He reveals truth, beauty and perfec­tion, actual or potential. (Consciously or unconsciously) he is constantly chiseling ideals. An ideal is the north star for guid­ance. It is an everyday, working hypothesis by which we can measure our performances. History and biography of course furnish many examples of character which are nearly ideal, and powerful because of their reality, but the poet furnishes character which is not bound by any limitations of actuality. The poet is free to present man as he ought to be and can be. For example Schiller makes Mary Stuart not the sinning woman of his­tory, but the human soul purified and spiritu­alized by suffering. He makes the Queen of Scots exactly what we would have her be— not what she was. Goethe's Iphigenia, too is a figure which for nobility of character and for classic repose in awful trial is unsurpassed, not even among the Greeks themselves. Not that a schoolboy perhaps can fully appreciate such types, but can he not gaze, too, upon Mt. Baker on a clear day and feel an uplift inexplicable to him ? Poetry, music and drawing should be be­yond dispute the great culture-studies in our schools. Though every child can not sing or draw, no child can escape the culture in poetry properly taught. Moreover, it can be had without money and without price. There are many immediate external rea­sons for the need of the study of poetry in the common schools. In the first place, our whole nation is commercialized. We buy and sell; we truck and trade; we haggle and dicker. Even our children are commercialized. One of the sad tendencies of the times is the universal desire among children to make money. Go anywhere in the east and see little boys and girls setting up lemonade stands on any corner and crying their wares unblushingly while parents see no harm. Children in the great towns pluck even the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 belated wild-flowers beside dusty suburban roads and offer them for "only a nickel" to the first passer-by. "Get money, get money" is the watchword. Thus the wings of inno-cency are trailed "in the mire of the mart." From infancy the boy learns to believe that success in life is a pile of money and a big house on the corner. What is the ideal in this sort of thing? That money is the chief end of man. A second reason for the need of more poet­ry in schools is found in the quality of the average school readers. Many of them con­tain little else than inane effusions, diluted and pointless. All such twaddle is an insult to the intelligence of a boy or the good taste of a girl. Where was there ever a class of pupils who could not respond to the thrill in "Horatius at the Bridge," to the suspense in Lochiel's warning, to the sombre grandeur of Byron's "Waterloo" or to the sublimity in his " Apostrophe to the Ocean? " What class could not feel a response to Ossian's "Address to the Sun," to Portia's "Address to Shy-lock," to the Sleep-walking scene in Macbeth, or to the scene between Hubert and Prince Arthur in "King John?" Where is the little child who with loving teaching can not ap­preciate Longfellow's "Rainy Day" or Emerson's "Mountain and Squirrel" or Wordsworth's "We are Seven,"his "Fidelity" or even his "Michael?" Where is the boy or girl who, with loving teaching, can not in some measure at least, appreciate "Thanatopsis," or Gray's "Elegy" or even Keats' "La Belle Dame sans Merci?" The perspicacity of children sometimes calls forth reverence. Recently in our school we had been studying Heine's Lorelei. After the story was fully developed and we were about to leave it, I asked a little girl what it meant to her. Her answer was such as to make me revere her then and for all time, for she replied, " I think the lady means temptation." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Has the story meant any more than that since the days of the Odyssey ? Again, children need the aesthetic influence of poetry because of the ugliness of their daily surroundings. Go where they will, they can not escape filthy streets, inartistic or vul­gar bill-boards, hideous advertisements, rag­time music (heaven save the mark!) and land­scapes bestrewn with rusty tin cans. Wheth­er they like it or not, our boys and girls must hear more or less illiterate small-talk and back-yard gossip to say nothing of gross profanity. They must look at ugly, freakish architecture wherever they go. 'Many of them never see a beautiful statue or a master painting. And what an array of gaudy wares they must see in the shop windows of any town. Many of them are drawn into the low theatre b}' the glare and tinsel. Still others are doomed to constant association with persons of unlovely character or even of vicious habits. Poetry furnishes our bo3rs and girls with the ideal which measures the difference be­tween what is and what might be. Whoever acts, whoever utters honest thought, runs the risk of doing harm; but not to act and not to utter honest thought is not to be a man.—Spalding. God knows that all sorts of gentlemen knock at the door; but whenever used in strictness, and with any emphasis, the name will be found to point at original energy. It describes a man standing in his own right, and working after untaught methods.—Emer­son. Teacher—How many of the scholars can remember the longest sentence they ever read? Billy—Please mum, I can. Teacher—What! Is there only one ? Well, William, you can tell the rest of the scholars thelongest sentence you ever heard. Billy—Imprisonment for life—Ex. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- IHJ NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of T H E S T A T E N O R M A L SCHOOL. WHATCOM, WASH. E D I T O R I A L S T A F F. GEO. R. BRIGHT. . . . . Editor-in-Chief MARTIN KORSTAD, - - - Local Department ASSOCIATE EDITORS Miss MARY BIRD, Kulshan Society MISS MAUD DRAKE, - - - Aurora Society MISS MAY PILLMAN, - - - Utopian Society Miss BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . Chilic Society MISS CLARA TARTE, - - - Alcott Society MR. HARRY SHEPHERD, - - Philomathian Miss TYRRELL WALBKIDGE, - - Y. W. C. A. society EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Nor­mal School. All business matter to the Business Managers, Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Whatcom Postoffice as second class matter. VOL. IT. MARCH, 1901 No. 2 Sunshine and out-door sports have en­livened the social spirit. Send your messages to The Normal Mes­senger; then read, and send it to relatives and friends. A box has been placed in the library where students may deposit articles of per­sonal, local, or general interest to the readers of the Messenger. A few members of the faculty and the students are entering heartily into athletic sports. Who said teachers should not play with the children ? Some of the articles, so kindly contrib­uted for this issue of the Messenger, were omitted because of the limited amount of space for publication. Teachers make your "calling" sure. The State Legislature has decreed that your "election" (by any board) shall not be made sure until the first Monday in June. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger The following from and exchange, was perhaps written in discouragement. How­ever, it contains a spark or two of truth: LATIN. "All people died who spoke it, All people died who wrote it, All people die who learn it, Blessed death, the3' surely earn it." Although there has been a slight change in the Editorial staff, there will be no radical change in the political policy. And "since the multitude of men love to see things shap-en and to talk and read of them as happen­ing" we hope to receive the hearty co-opera­tion of every student in keeping the Messen­ger on the list of the best school magazines. Spring has come and the school year is drawing rapidly to a close. On some of these beautiful days why could not the students and faculty go on an excursion or a picnic? Our work so occupies our attention in and out of school, that when school days are gone and farewells are said, we shall recall these words beautifully sad, yet true: "Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, Only a signal shown and a distant voice in the darkness; vSo on the ocean of life we pass and speak one another, Onlj- a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence." When we study science, a wonderful cer­tainty is established. So evident are the prin­ciples discovered, we grow confident; and yet, the whole scientific world is based and grounded on the "invisible"—atoms, gravita­tion, energy. If we as teachers are able only to educate children to a faith in these in­visible principles of matter we have failed. Science discloses a world of order and grand­eur, but the Kingdom of God is within. "If we would make him a man," says Spalding, in speaking of the child, "we must teach him to look and listen, to admire and revere, to think and will and love." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 FROM THE OFFICE. The State Legislature, just recently ad­journed, appropriated the sum of $99,604 for the Whatcom State Normal School. The various items provided for are as follows: Maintenance (two years), $42,500; science equipement, $1,500; library, $1,000; campus, $300; completing- present building, $1,000; building annex, $40,000; heating annex, $5,- 000; furniture for annex, .$2,000; emergency appropriation, $4,150; relief of citizens for completing rooms in present building, $1,654. While the needs of the school are great, and larger maintenance and building appropria­tions were needed, the officers of the school are grateful for the appropriations received. The maintenance fund will not allow the de­sired increase in salaries for it will be neces­sary to add three new members to the faculty next fall. One of these will serve as assistant critic teacher; one as assistant science teacher and one as teacher of vocal music and historj-. The new annex which will be added to the present building during the coming summer will conform in general appearance and style of architecture to the main structure. It will be located across the south end of the present building and while the two buildings will be connected by a passage way upon each floor the annex will be in every sense an independent building. The plans for the new structure provide that it shall be 102x104 feet in extreme dimensions. The basement and first floors will be devoted to the training school. These two floors will provide for this department five large school rooms, an illustrating room, ten recitation rooms, an office, a library, four teachers' rooms, four lunch rooms, and two toilet rooms besides a large play room. The second floor of the new building will contain in addition to two large recitation rooms and spacious corridors, an auditorium sixty-four feet square. This ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger auditorium will be constructed with an in­clined floor, and will also contain a large circular gallery. The stage will be 24x36 feet in size and the entire room will seat 1000 people. A plain but substantial gymnasium will be constructed in the rear of the present building and will also be connected with the main hall by a closed passage way. The un­finished rooms in the present building will be completed and devoted to normal school work The two buildings when completed will contain a total of seventy two rooms and will provide very complete and commodious quarters for normal school work. During the past two years the school has labored under very unfavorable conditions, and it will be a source of great satisfaction alike to trustees, faculty and students to have the school properly equipped for success­ful work. THE TRAINING SCHOOL. The present outlook for the Training School is most gratifying. There are as many pupils in attendance as can be well ac­commodated and the eight grades are each represented by a fine class of girls and boys. The enthusiastic and helpful spirit shown by the pupils is a marked characteristic of the school. The enrollment for the year, thus far, has been one hundred and eight against seventy-nine last year. The grammar de­partment has twenty-seven classes and twenty-six pupil teachers; the intermediate department twenty-four classes and nineteen pupil teachers, and the primary department fourteen classes and ten pupil teachers. Seven tj'-t wo observers are engaged in writ­ing up the work which is being done in the several class rooms, much to their edification and the uplifting of the work generally. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 A German Testament is to be awarded to the best reader of German in the grammar department at the close of the spring quarter. Several pupils have been in close and friendly contest for some weeks past. The strong argument for beginning languages early with children is the facile purity of their pronuncia­tion. This has been re-demonstrated by the introduction of German into the Training School. A society having for its object the promotation of purer English and the annihi­lation of slang has recently sprung into ex­istence in the intermediate department. This society has chosen officers who decide in case of dispute, and fix and collect fines. The funds thus raised are to be used in decorating the class rooms. The grades from the first to the fifth have one lesson a week in construc­tive work. They have already made port­folios, boxes, rafai mats, baskets, and are preparing to do simple chip carving. When the primary department gave up its name, "Four Leaf Clover" to the intermedi­ates, it was nameless but not for long. Not to be outdone by the Chilics or Kulshans they chose the Indian name "Snock-will-witt," which means "Guardian Angel." It was doubly applicable as one of their number had been given this name by the Lummi Indians when ababy. We hope the "Snock-will-witt" will be ever with us. The society have given up their literary program for Friday and are to have a soap-bubble party instead. The spring quarter has seen the best prac­tice teaching of the year. Some excellent work has been done especially in science, his­tory and geography. The observation work of the spring quarter also has been without a doubt the best of the year. Pupils who during the year have been moved up by special promotion are in most cases leading their new classes. A recent investigation of the professional reading done by the teachers in training re- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger veals the fact that there exists a genuine desire on their part to attain breadth of view and that esprit de corps without which teach­ing degenerates into a mere trade. The training class deserve much credit for their efforts toward language culture in their classes. Marked improvement in language power has been the result. Special topics in science, history and geography have been regularly assigned to each pupil in the inter­mediate and grammar departments; these topics have been instrumental in fostering not only ability to use better English, but also to train pupils to use reference books in­dependently and intelligently. A delegation of nine Seattle teachers visited us recently. We were all glad to see them and sincerely wish them to "come again." We are also glad to have the Fairhaven and Whatcom teachers visit us, because they meet us sympathetically, as fellow workers to­ward the same good ends. LITERARY SOCIETIES. AURORA SOCIETY. The Aurora Society programs are a "howling" success. Frequently outside talent has added to the interest of the pro­grams. Prof. Warren very kindly gave us a violin selection, which was greatly appre­ciated by the Auroras and visiting members of the school. Mrs. Nehr favored us with a vocal solo, which was received with keen interest. Probably the most delightful session spent, was the afternoon when the American Indian program was given. The society room was tastefully decorated with pictures, and Indian relics. In one corner of the room was an Indian wigwam, made of skins of animals. After a truly instructive program, the members seated themselves in true Indian fashion and were served with succotash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The new offieers are: President, Miss Kellogg; Yice-Pres., Miss Gruber; Sec., Miss New all. The Society is always glad to receive its friends. Come and see us. KULSIIAX SOCIETY. Don't miss the Kulshan's treat. The Kulshans will give their open meet­ing Friday evening, April 26. The promi­nent feature of the entertainment will be the rendering of the play "One must Marry," which has been translated from the German by a member of the Kulshans. The play deals with the trials and triumphs of two students home from college. It is highly fas­cinating throughout its seven acts. Preced­ing the play, and between its acts, there will be several musical selections. This is to be the literary event of the school year, and the society extends to the students, the faculty, and their friends everywhere a most cordial, special invitation. THE UTOPIAN SOCIETY. The Utopian Society is still the "ideal" even if our seniors have left us. A few weeks ago, we lost the following seniors from our society: Misses Gertrude Bell, Pearl Galliher, Anna Iverson, Carrie Wilmore. The follow­ing program was rendered in honor of them: Song—"Happy Days Gone By Society Class Prophecy of Seniors Eva Comegys A Senior's Soliloquy Endora Oliver Dialogue between two Seniors { M^Mrfdge Recitation Miss Bourgett Seniors Farewell to Society Miss Galliher Farewell to the Seniors Miss Casady The societies have been furnishing pro­grams for assembly, and one of the most unique and interesting was the one given by the Utopian Society. After an instrumental duet by Misses Pillman and Bourgett, the "Utopian Orchestra" made it first appear­ance in public. With Miss Bourgett, a per­fect Paderewski as the pianist, and Miss Bell, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger leader, surpassed only by Sousa himself the following selections were rendered in 4 lt; thrill­ing" manner: Part I—Two Step "Whistling Rufus " Part II—Waltz " Zenda Waltzes" First Violin, May Pillman; second violin, Maude Casa-day; Triangle, Jessie Shockey; Horn, Effie Moultray; Tambourine, Grace Powers; Mouth Organ, Clara Down­ey; Snare Drum, Ethel Chamberiain; Banjo, Blanche Charon; ist Guitar, Grace Mansfield; 2nd Guitar, Verona Millican; ist Mandolin, Joe Murray; 2nd Mandolin, Bessie Boyer; Comb, Maude Page. The Orchestra is now l'ead}' to fill all en­gagements, but it is feared that our services will be so widely solicited that we will be un­able to perform. ALCOTT SOCIETY. BELLINGHAM, Washington, April 6, 2000. This morning some workmen while repair­ing the campus of the old, historical Normal School, found hidden in the trunk of a large fir tree, a roll of manuscript, old, and yellow with age. It proved to be a valuable docu­ment; for these words, after a careful scrutiny became legible through the dust and mould of a hundred years. " WHATCOM, Washington, March 22,1901. The Alcotts are as busy and prosperous as ever. By their earnest and hard work the society is fast growing in popularity and membership. Much time and study is given to Parliamentary Drill; the improvement in debating is very noticeable. Interesting pro­grams have been rendered, in which special authors and subjects were studied. Many plans are being made for the decoration of the club room, and the members hope soon to have a bulletin board. Miss I. A. Baker, the much loved critic of the society has been obliged to resign for a short time, but her sis­ter, Miss Jeanette Baker has assumed her duties and the work still prospers. There are no drones among the Alcotts. All work together for the upbuilding and good of the society^" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 These few facts about the Alcott Society of so long ago, are indeed a treasure. Many stories have been handed down through this generation from those who attended the old Normal School. Some ask if this is the same society that is read about in history. Yes, it is the same one of which the celebrated his­torian, R. B. Vaile has given such an interest­ing account. The descendents of those who belonged to that noble band of workers have reason to be proud of the records of their forefathers, or rather their foremothers. THE PHILOMATHIAN SOCIETY. The Philomathian Debating Club has made rapid progress this year in the way of orations, declamations, debates and parlia­mentary practice. The club possesses a musical talent both vocal and instrumental. It has a well organized octet, and is able to place before the public a quartet, that would reflect credit upon any institution. It can boast of four seniors, Messrs. Thos. and Martin Korstad, from east of the mountains; H. C. Bowman of Lynden, and Geo. R. Bright of Port Angeles; and two juniors, Thos. Slattery and Thos. Monnett of Fairhaven, and Leonard Miller of Whatcom. On February 15, the club rendered a well prepared program in the assembly hall, its best features being a declamatory contest and debate on the evils of compulsory education. The club in taking up the study of parlia­mentary law, hopes to train its members so that when they are called upon in any ordi­nary meeting to preside, or to take part in debate they may be able to conduct them­selves with credit, both to themselves and those about them. THE CHILIC TRIBE. During the past week groups of students have been seen gazing wonderingly at a frame recently placed in the hall, its Indian red mat gaudily decorated with warlike chiefs and other characteristics of the native tribe. The modest letters C-h-i-1-i-c, carefully placed ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger in the corner bring to all its followers vivid recollections of the afternoons spent in feast­ing and making merry in the sunshiny room of their beloved chief, Miss Myers, who has thus far guided them into profitable and pleasant hunting grounds. Each Friday afternoon some prominent literary character is studied and thus far have appeared the names of Markham, Cooper, Field, Higginson, Teck. Among its members may be found many celebrities, the president and secretary of the senate, five seniors, a star debater and de-claimer, ladies' quartet and others of note. Peace, progress and prosperity are charac­teristics of this tribe. THE Y. W. C. A. SOCIETY. The Y. W. C. A. is still an active force among the Normal students. The Association was much helped and en­couraged by the visit of Mrs. Allen, of Port­land, Or., general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the Pa­cific Coast. Mrs Allen is a true christian worker and the young women are always de­lighted when they know she is coming. A reception for Mrs. Allen was given Feb­ruary 12, at the home of Mrs. Mathes. This meeting was both instructive and en­joyable. We spent a few pleasant hours together, making new plans and suggesting subjects to be considered by the association. Plans were made to send a delegate from the Normal to the annual convention held at Capitola, Cal. A circle of Personal Workers was organ­ized; the members of the circle make it their duty to give personal invitations to those who are not in the habit of attending the weekly meetings, and to get them interested in the Y. W. C. A. work. Mimeographed in­vitations were extended to each member of the school to attend a special meeting led by Miss F. Hays, March 12. Many responded to the invitations and an especially helpful meeting was enjoyed. The monthly Sunday afternoon meetings are especially beneficial. April 14, the meet­ing will be held in the United Presbyterian church, Rev. Cox will give an address. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Alessenger 17 Senior Class. The Senior Class have for several weeks spent the period occupied by society work in class deliberation. Topics for discussion have not been wanting. It is a common thing to hear the cool headed president say, *' Miss has the floor," as the other excited seniors take their seats the speaker proceeds. All are eager to dispose of the class business as soon as possible in order that everything may at an early date be set right for commencement. The committee on class day arrangements have made their report and the various parts have been fully discussed. The class pins have come at last. The}' are a beau­tiful fleur de lis of Roman gold with N. W. N. '01 in black enamel. They are perfect gems, and need only be seen to be admired. The most severe critic, if just, could not desist from favorable comment as they are worn on ties of the class colors. On walking excursions the class have been looking about for a suitable cedar, the class tree, to be planted Arbor Day. The blooming of the margaret, the class flower, has also been anticipated. The class motto, " Education is the chief defense of nations." was chosen from a long list. Last but not least of the class paraphernalia comes the yell. Choco yoc wa closh wa wa, Choco yoc wa rah! rah! rah! Clatawa nanitch closh tilicum Whatcom Normal, 1901. When this is given by the 29 seniors an Easterner would think that the Indians had broken out. At a recent meeting investigation was made and an ideal senior was found to be 23 years old, five feet five and three-fourths inches tall, weight 138 pounds, modest, handsome and highly intellectual. The seniors were extended au invitation to meet at the home of Miss Gertrude Bell, 595 High St., March 22, 2 p. m. At the appointed time the spaciaus parlors were filled by the merry crowd. Miss Bell proved herself a genial hostess. Refreshments were served after which all retired to the porch to practise the yell, the pleasant weather and sight of the water front created a desire for a ramble. In a few minutes the water front was reached in Indian file, the class passed up the gang plank of a large sailing vessel. A sailor showed them about to all parts of interest. It was particularly inter­esting to see how the dishes were arranged and kept in place. After a snap shot at the schooner the homeward journey was begun, each one feeling that the afternoon had been well spent. Junior Class. The Junior Class consists of thirty-four members, twenty two of whom, live outside of Whatcom county, twenty are graduates of four-year high schools, and eight are experienced teachers. The average age of the class is twenty years. Several members of the class will receive five-year certificates in June, but the majority will return and finish next year. The class was recently organized, and the following officers were elected: President, Grace Powers; Secre­tary, Grace Huntoon; Treasurer, Garnet Kendall. Com-mitttes have been appointed to select a class color and a class yell. As a class, they are a progressive people in our school and their basket-ball team can compete with any on the Sound. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger ATHLETICS. THE WALKING CI.UB. On Friday afternoon about forty of the members of the Walking Club congregated ou the Normal steps, with another health and pleasure trip in view. The afternoon was propitious and augured a pleasant walk. Indulging in merry laughter and conversation, we swiftly left the Normal grounds and wended our way down High street. As we passed down the street, on our right Lo! Mt. Baker prints the distant sky, And O'T its airy top faint clouds were driven So softly blending that the cheated eye Forgets, or which is earth or which is heaven. At the foot of the hill we left High street, and then following Lake street, we soon left the town behind us and were in the woods, enjoying the pure bracing air. Along the plank road we trooped, a happy carefree crowd, with Miss Myers bringing up the rear. Anon snatches of song were heard, as if the jubilant spirits of the " Walkers " must find vent in some way. Two wood paths were explored, with the hope of finding some of nature's hidden treasures, but empty-handed we returned to the road. We soon came to a bridge spanning a swiftly flowing creek, leaning over the railing of the bridge.on either side, we watched the clear water as it gurgled and foamed over the logs and wood in the stream, and admired the beauty of the dark green ferns along its sides. Across the bridge two roads met, then the question was to take, or not to take, which one of them? After some deliberation we decided to take the one leading to the left. After following it for a few minutes, we emerged on the car line at the Cemetery—God's acre. On the car line we rested for a few minutes, then con­tinued our walk up the car line a short distance, then turning to our left, we followed the new road down to the falls, and standing by the railing, near the foot of the hill, we gazed enraptured at the enchanting scene before us. The creek flows quietly around a curve in its banks, then leaps over a rocky precipice in cascades and foam to the level below, tossing spray over the surrounding rocks which are papered with green moss and lichens. One never tires of watching how the green water changes to white foam spray as it seethes over the rock and breaks on the logs and rocks below the fall. Standing by the falls and watching the eager, impetuous speed of the water while listening to its thunder, one looks into its depths and thinks, thinks deep solemn thoughts. Anon we crossed the stream over the little rustic bridge and climbed up the steps on the other side of the falls so as to see it in all its varied aspects. From this point another but smaller fall is to be seen farther up the stream. Standing by the stream, we sang " America " but natures voice was stronger than our combined effort. One of spring's earliest messengers, a trillium, was found by the falls. All too soon we were obliged to return home. This time we followed the foot-path which winds down the western side of the creek. Along the stream we wended our way, up and down declivities as wild and varied as those of far-famed Switzerland,and under trees whose leafy branches intertwined o'erhead, catching now and then, a glimpse of the stream as it tumbled over its rocky bed. On the way back members of the party lagged behind —presumably gathering ferns and green leaves—possibly because they were weary. In the evening as the mills were whistling we reached the car track, just in time to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 see one of nature's lovely studies in color. The sun was setting, just before us was the dark green of the woods, farther off were the purple and gray lights and shadows falling in misty splender over the town and bay, while beyond it, in the sky flamed the brilliant orange of the setting sun. forming a most gorgeous background. Here at the bridge, we rested until the rear guard of our party came up. Then leaving the over weary ones to return home on the car, the rest of the party started on, some in their eagerness to reach home—or supper—run­ning races. As we entered the town with the senior's yellow pennon floating in the breeze as our color bearer carried it along, a man on a passing train saluted it, and we "saw-dust" fly. In the gathering dusk we trooped through the town, a happy but somewhat tired crowd of "Walkers," for we had walked about seven miles. At the corner of Elk and Holly, after exchanging '' good nights," each member hied himself home. BASE B A L L. The base ball situation at the Normal is rather dis­couraging owing to the lack of any place on which to practice, the game will probably be abandoned for the most part, and the boys will turn their attention to other forms of athletics. FENCING. Fencing is an interesting part of the athletic sports, in this, the .aim is to acquire self-control. Swords and foils are used. Quite a number of young men and young women are in the club, and are taking great interest in the saber practice. Even the young ladies have no masks, their only protection being the skillful use of their blade. All are eager to become as adept as their leader, Professor J. T. Forrest, and as self-possessed. Although fencing in reality originated among the ancients, the principles of the art are of great value in perfecting the individuals physical self-control. ROWING CLUB. The rowing section of the physical exercise scheme inaugurated by Miss Hays took its initiative step on Saturday afternoon, March 23. A party of seventeen went out to Lake Whatcom on the electric car leaving at 2 o'clock and spent the afternoon on the water. Four boats were secured, and by landing once on the way up the east shore of the lake, opportunity was offered to all to secure some experience in rowing. About two miles from the starting point the party landed, built a camp fire and ate a picnic lunch. On the way back they rowed around the foot of the lake and enjoyed the beautiful sunset from the water. Similar expeditious are being planned for every other Saturday provided the weather is fair. BASKET-BALL. Two enthusiastic basket-ball sections have been oiganized. One is just beginning, while the other has been practicing about a month and has developed some expert players. This section is made up largely of Juniors, which will make it possible to organize a strong team in the Senior class next fall. The young ladies playing are Misses Charon, Pillman, Bourgett, Bird, Smith, Hilton, Huntoon, Powers, Mansfield and Murray. Misses C. Robinson, N. Sapp, Jameson, Haines, War-burton, Belford, Hauptly, Pierce, Treutle, Freeman, Perkins, Reid, Kennedy, Williams, and h. Robinson are playing in the beginning section. The modified rules are used. This makes the game for women differ from that of the young men in two particulars. The field is divided into thirds and players are required to stay within their own limits, thus de­creasing the danger of over-exertion, and no one is ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger allowed to snatch or bat the ball from an oppenents hand, a time limit being substituted. The teams play twice each week at 3:15 playing about 30 minutes with three or four rest periods. Two sections will be organized by the young men this week. GENERAL ITEMS. Mr. Wm. Stephenson was compelled to go home owing to a severe illness. Mr. Kdward Lonkey has gone home to assist his father with the spring work. Mr. Guy Taylor has accepted a position in the What­com Postoffice, yet he carries a part of the Normal work. Miss Elsie McAllister has left school but will return next fall. She is now teaching at Beach, Lummi island. Mr. Charles Johnson's parents have moved to West Plains, Mo., but Charles will stay till school closes in June. The musical entertainment given by the musical de­partment under the leadership of Miss Baker was a grand success. Miss Rubv Smith has left the Normal intending to take charge of a school in a few weeks near Spokane. She will return next fall. Miss Ida Baker, our teacher of vocal music, has been compelled to ask for a leave of absence until next fall, on account of serious eye trouble. Mr. John and Miss Annie Summers have been obliged to discontinue their work at the Normal for the present, but expect to return next fall. Mr. Claude Jeffrey has been unable to attend school regularly on account of the serious illness of his mother, but we are glad to hear she is recovering. Miss Ethel Austin has been removed from the Sis­ters' Hospital to her home where she is slowly recover­ing from a severe attack of pneumonia. Of the tnid-year elementary graduates, Miss Pearl Smith is teaching at Ferndale; Miss Edith Case at Chucka-nut; Miss Claire Comstock at San de Fuca; Miss Louise Baker in the city schools of Port Townsend; and Miss Anna Klockstead is at home recupering before taking charge of her school. The result of the preliminary debates is as follows: Philomathian vs. Alcott. Judges, County Superintend­ent Simpson, Miss Lees and Mrs. Eldridge. Kulshan vs. Utopian. Judges, Professor Hughes, Mrs. Simpson and Rev. Evans. Mr. Thomas Korstad of the Philomathian and Miss Mary Bird of the Kulshan being the winners. Miss Montgomery, our primary critic teacher, enter­tained the senior class one Friday afternoon recenty. One enjoyable feature of the entertainment was the novel manner of reporting on "Richard Carvel," one of the books which the seniors have been reading. Refresh­ments were served, and after a social afternoon, the merry crowd departed. Miss Thompson has resigned her position as Normal librarian to join the teaching corps of Seattle. She has been connected with the Normal from its opening and was a favorite with students and teachers. On the even­ing she left, a large crowd of students assembled at the Whatcom dock and accompanied her as far as Fairhaven. While all regretted Miss Thompson's departure, the school gave Mrs. Clothier a hearty welcome. She is now well settled in her work and knows most of the student's names and faces. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS GETTING OVER A BARBED WIRE FENCE QUICKLY is a difficult achievement. The only way that we know of, if you buy the kind that we keep in stock, is to get inside with the steer. Now is the time to fix up your pasture lands and meadows with a good, safe fence, and you will find the best barbed fencing wire, poultry netting, etc., at this store. W. M. FRIZELL ITD'W CO. HOLLY ST. WHATCOM THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN McCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOYS CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS GAPS Grand View Block Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS | Prescriptions j \ We regard this department in our store, paramount. % { There are degrees of goodness in chemicals as well | ? as shoes or umbrellas. But while a man may pay a ? 5 low price for a hat or a woman buy an inexpensive % g gown for economy no one should want to economize 2 jj on medicines. We use the best drugs, chemicals, ? 5 essential oils c. whether filling physician's pre- 4 ? scriptions or household recipes and invite inspection 5 5 of same. e 5 Everybody likes a little nice perfume and good toilet » 5 soap. We have the best in the market, including \ \ Roger Gallet's, and Pinauds. 5 • * 5 l^^^TJAK*^ a r e D e c o m ' n g a household neces- § 5 xvv^x^rvxv gt;3 s i t v We c a n SUppiy y o u w j t j ! t n e | \ latest and all kinds of supplies. ? 5 We can supply electric belts, batteries and appli- \ * ances. Robinson's bath cabinets as well as the finest * R Port and Sherry Wines and Whiskies. \ \ COLLINS a CO., I DRUGGISTS I I TELEPHONE 866 HOLLY ST. | JlFfc****. ^•nn'V gt;nnwuvuitn gt;)A*«'k'kn^ gt;nnn'wwk gt;A lt;vu« A FASTIDIOUS BUYER always selects her food supplies from our choice stock of high grade groceries. We cater to the de­mands of a first-class trade, and can meet the wants of everyone with the purest and best foods that can be secured, at prices that will enable you to live high at small cost. IRELAND PANCOAST t TELEPHONE 601 HOLLY AND E ST8. 5 t u u v r u w w * lt;uu«iu*aw lt; wvw lt; lt;«uu»wvk gt;kMuuu lt;wuvw lt;( ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 GENERAL ITEMS—CONTINUED. Remember the Kulshan Giganticum. Mr. Guy Nicholas is working in Fairhaven. Mr. E. Wilson is working for the Gas Co. in this city. The combined weight of the senior class is over two tons. Mr. W. F. Post was home about two weeks on a business trip. Miss Stella Garls of Burlington was a visitor at the Normal recently. The class in solid geometry will finish their subject the first week in April. Rumor has it that one of the Normal girls has left school to form a conjugal alliance. Basket-ball has received a great deal of attention lately among the girls especially. Two teams have been organized and practices are held twice a week. We ex­pect to hear from them soon. In this delightful spring weather the students who reside in Fairhaven enjoy the view of Mt. Baker and the surrounding hills in passing to and from the Normal over the new side walk. This is one of the most delightful walks on Bellingham Bay. Among the names of those who passed the last teachers' examination we noticed the following Normal-ites: J. H. Dunn, Ruby Gough, Alice Jenkins, Mary O'lyoughlin, Gertrude A. Peak, Carrie E. Robinson, Alice Smith, A. G. Stinson, Ruby E. Smith, Elizabeth Trunkey, N. E. Van Curen, Olivia Warriner, Clara Warriner, W. R. Nichol. Iv-e-g spells " l i m b " to one of the seniors. Motto of a Geometry Senior—'' For all practical purpose." It is rumored that one of the boys of the review year is badly in love—with himself. Mr. Johnson is not at all selfish or he would take an entire homestead; as it is he is satisfied with a Lane. For new styles in aprons, go to the laboratory and take note, especially of Prof. Eply's, the very "latest" out (of the kitchen). Teacher in Physics—"Of what can you think that has the ' warmest' color in the spectrum ? " Pupil—"Those yellow ties worn by the juniors." Dave—"Ruth will you please bring me a glass of water?" (Ruth bringing in a pail of water) " Here is a drink for you Dave." Dave—" Why did you bring so much, I asked for a glass full? " Ruth—"Oh! I thought you needed more, Ollie says you are the dryest stick she ever saw." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SCIENTIFIC DENTISTRY At Moderate Prices WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS II TO 15, RED FRONT BUILDING MOLLY AND CANOE STS.. WHATCOM. WASH. Our system of association revolutionizes dentistry. It embraces; ist. Every appliance to save pain and time. 2nd. Buying our supplies in large quantities at a great saving on their cost. 3rd. A large practice conducted on correct business principles, at a reasonable profit. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-GLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 KLINE BROS. MANUFACTURING) JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EYES EXAMINED FREE OLD JEWELRY MADE OVER 1435 Holly St., Whatcom 1108 Harris Ave., Fairhaven H I G H - C L A S S Printing • • • OF EVERY VARIETY • • • Engraved or Printed Calling • • and Wedding Cards • • Large Line of Legal Blanks EDSON IRISH • • • • ESTABLISHED 1B90 • • • • I333 RAILROAD AVE. W H A T C OM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY Larson's Music S Store D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents E L K S T R E ET WHATOOM FRENCH LINEN IRISH LINEN OLD SYTLB LINEN Also Papetries with Cut of Normal School Building A T S H E R M A N 'S MARYOTT SWIFT B. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs iu Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 1166 Whatcom HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 GOOD HEALTH DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? STODDARD, the Sanitary Plumber 1281 ELK STREET. "The Singer is Best" Needles and Supplies for all Machines. Old Machines Repaired. Machines Sold on Easy Payments. The Singer is the cheapest machine, values considered, of any on earth. OPPOSITE ROTH BLOCK B. A. WEZBON, M'g'r. Business, Stenography, Special Branches None cheaper, none better. Day and evening school. Send for Journal. AUG. WILSON, New Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATEMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS ROEHL BLOCK Telephone i o n WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET F E L L » MARZ, P R O P S, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb, SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . Whatcom, Wash A. V. MILLER THE SHOEMAKER Boots and Shoes Made to Order—Repairing Neatly Done. The Work of the Normal Students Respectfully Solicited. 1035 ELK ST. Next t o Morse Hardware Co. KNOX'S CANDY FACTORY ICE CREAM AND SODA FINE, HAND-MADE CHOCOLATES and BON-BONS Orders solicited for Ice Cream and Water Ices. HOLLY STREET WHATCOM MEATS wwo£™AND Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO SHOPS NOLTEE BROS. 1468 Holly St. Z131 Thirteenth St Phone 86 Phone 08 SPORTING GOODS Lawn Tennis and Base Ball goods, Indian Clubs, Dumbells, Punching Bags, Foot Balls CRESCENT BICYCLES, $25, $35, $50 Bicycle Sundries and a fully equipped Re­pair Shop LONG BROS., i f f ii COR. HOLLY AND BAY STS. ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD * S £ H S K Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the ";*y ^ —, PHONE 1463 WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. Dry Goods TRY ^Lyjj MURPHY'S STORE n i * \W ^1 FOR RIBBONS LACES AND NOTIONS • lt;Bff Knox Block 13th Street I The JHcDOUGALL-GAGE CO. j I SELL Standard Goods I s Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, ^ jf: Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's % jgr Gloves, and High Grades of Men's M fe Furnishings A I FISCHER BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. | MUNRO, 5LftKE HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING *A/r gt; PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. rnnJiMIii!JEiMSKfi!^ THE BAHK 0 F WHATGSffl h. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT S O L I C I T ED | | LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. Bellingham Bay Grocery Co. INCORPORATED Wbolnatt and Retail Otalm hi Groceries, Cigars and Tobacco HAY AND GRAIN LARGEST STOCK AMD LOWEST P R I C E S OH T H E nmr — rmuePHONm 821 1125-1131 mi* sr. WHATCOM We are Agents for Lowney's and Huyler's Packages from 5 Ct». to$ i.oo Always Fresh and Pull Weight DeChamplain Graham THE OWL PHARMACY PHONE 1481 A. G. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1340 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. Julia JWKWj JESkk T h e m o s t complete IS.Ce BOOt ' ^ ^ ^ « assortment of LADIES FINE *«****"*, SHOES **?-^%. in the city, • S j f r G. F. Raymond 1453 Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • 'LUNCH GOODS* Potted Ham and Chicken Veal, Chicken and Ham Loaf Pressed Chicken Stuffed Olives Heinz Pickles and Chow Chow- Pickled Walnuts, etc. etc. etc. Everything in Fancy Groceries Lateness and Up-to-Dateness WILSON, NOBLES BARR t • Successors to Blue Front Grocery TELEPHONE 881 114 HOLLY ST., EAST ^ THIEL WELTER DEALERS IN FURNITURE Carpets, Linoleums, Oil Cloths, Bedding, Draperies, Upholstery, and Children's Carriages LARGEST STOCK LOWEST PRICES Telephone 1451 1237-1243 Elk St. j§jjgi^ini!Ii!!ic!fii^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- A D VERTISEMENTS. STUDENTS' WATCHES "The newest down-to-date." New effects in "Gun Metal," Gold and silver Chatelaines $4.00 and upwards YOUNG MEN'S f i l l I U l l D gt;t)...... $1-50 and upwards EVERY ONE GUARANTEED BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 104 HOLLY ST. EAST WHATCOM £ '?-ffiv!jfr':'?^ M E TAILORING WE ARE STRONG on Men's Suits from $*5 to $25 LARGE SAMPLE ENDS To Choose from l You get full effect of Goods I The WORK and F I T We Guarantee Ladies' Tailor-made Suits and Skirts p Every Garment made to Individual Measurement 1 1 B 4 Buying call and C US C. D. BENNETT WHATCOM, WASH. »T. H LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK, DOCK ST is ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- •Urn •••' .112 •••• I.XZ •••• •~•:•«• - ••• •••••••• GO-CARTS aad CARRIAGES •••••••• •••• •••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• --•••••• --•••••• -••• •••• - • • • •••••••• -. lt;•••••• •••• '-•••••• -••• They are here--the 1091 line of SH Carriages and Go-Carts. :i~ Nearly 300 of them and every one is a perfect beauty. Priced to make them sell quickly. Come in and see them. 2 : WE SELL EVERYTHING •••• NEEDED TO FURNISH A HOME •••••••• •••• I B.B. FURNITURE Co. 1 *••• sir •••• ••£ . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March ---------- ••••»•»••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • BELLIN6HAM BAY f IMPROVEMENT I I COMPANY • •• • • • • • Original Townsite Proprietors of • • THE CITY OF \ 1 NEW WHATCOM ! | Choice Residence Lots in Immedi- • t ate vicinity of State Normal, at prices $ ranging from $350.00 to $500.00. • • Terms—$50 Casli and $10 per Month. • • Interest at 7 per cent, per Annum. t I Houses and Lots on the Insall- • 1 ment Flan. • For further information, address ± i Land Department I BELLINGHAM BAY I I IMPROVEMENT COMPANY { I • • • • DEPOT BUILDING • • RAILROAD AVE. • | NEW WHATCOM, WASH. I • $ • • • » • • • • • • • • • • « • « • • * • • lt; * • • • • • • • • • • • •PPPPP
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- 1901_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- COMMENCEMENT NUMBER THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly June, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- FOR THIS SUMMER SEASON... WE SELL WE WANT YOUR TRADE B.B. Furniture Co. Ice Cream Freezers Alaska Refriger
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1901_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- COMMENCEMENT NUMBER THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly June, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- FOR TH
Show more1901_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- COMMENCEMENT NUMBER THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly June, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- FOR THIS SUMMER SEASON... WE SELL WE WANT YOUR TRADE B.B. Furniture Co. Ice Cream Freezers Alaska Refrigerators Mason's Fruit Jars Tin Top Jelly Tumblers Blue Flame Oil Stoves Children's Carriages and Go-Carts Camp Stoves and Chairs Canvas and Wire Cots Hammocks, Etc. And the many seasonable articles needed to furnish a home. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS | Normal | I Students I We take this method of thank­ing you for your liberal patronage during the past year. We extend our hearty congratulations to those of your number who have com­pleted their work at the Normal and are soon to go forth in quest of life's goal. To those who return we desire to say that we shall be glad to see you in our midst again in Septem­ber, and will do our best to have in stock at our place of business the THE BEST OF EVERYTHING SUITED TO THE STUDENT'S NEEDS We respectfully ask a continu­ance of your patronage. We wish you all a pleasant vacation. J.N. SELBY CO. 124 W. HOLLY ST. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. J. LARSON, Prop. BOARDING, FEED AND SALE STABLES, WOOD AND COAL GURNBY AND HACKS AT ALL HOURS. EXPRESS AND DRAYING SUTCLIFFE HILL Are the People who lead in WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS GLASS Especial attention given to DOORS AND WINDOWS Telephone 1195 Holly St., WHATCOM SPORTING GOODS Lawn Tennis and Base Ball goods, Indian Clubs, Dumbells, Punching Bags, Foot Balls CRESCENT BICYCLES $25, $35, $50 Bicycle Sundries and a fully equipped Re­pair Shop LONG BROS. HARDWARE COR. HOLLY AND BAY STS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 1094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, flose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Whatcom, Sunday, 2 to 4 p. in. Washington DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms I, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 J- F. OROSS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Miller Building, Holly Street, New Whatcom Office Hours—9 to 11 a. m., 1:30 to 4:00 p. m., and at Night. TELEPHONE; NO. S51. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS 16 17. PHONE 1713 DR. D. E. BIGGS Fischer Building Telephone Main 108 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Red Front Building- WHATCOM DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block. Residence Phone 1223 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. Whatcom, Wash. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 785 D R . O. C. G I L B E R T DENT/ST Cor. Dock and Holly - Whatcom, Wash DR. E. E. GRANT OSTEOPATH SLADE BLOCK OfBce Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. CONSULTATION FREE THE OLD RELIABLE EXCELSIOR DYE WORKS Clothing Renovated to Look Like New 1170 ELK ST. WHATCOn, WASH. PHONE 1203 1215 R. R. AVE. J. C. PARKER BINDING AND PRINTING Work Carefully Done Prices Right Record, Journal, Ledger, Time Books, Shingle Mill Blanks on Hand. WHATCOM. WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS RELIABLE DRY GOODS Fresh, direct from the makers—Silks, Dress Goods, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Ladies' Furnish­ings, Notions, Men's Furnishings, Shirt Waists, Skirts, House Dresses, Costumes made to your measure, Millinery, etc. It is a fact that cannot be denied that the habit of buying at this store is a good habit—one that will save you money on each purchase. Win. Guthrie Co. HOLLY ST., WHATCOM LOTHROP BROS. Artists in Photography Everything new and up-to-date in the Photographic line Exclusive Designs in flountings Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon, Pastel, Water Colors and Sepia PHONE 1703 Reveille Building, Dock Street WHATCOM T H E BANK 0F WHATCOM L. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Same Old Story And pretty nearly Everybody Knows it MONTAGUE McHUGH Can show you an Immense Variety in Dress Goods SILKS, VELVETS DRESS TRIMMINGS LININGS Wash Goods, Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Crashes, Sheeting, all widths; Underwear for ladies, men and child­ren ; Laces, Embroideries, Handker­chiefs, Corsets, Muslin Underwear, Umbrellas and Sun Shades. Ask to see our $1.00 Kid Gloves, all colors; can't buy better any where for $1.25. Ask to see the Gloria Silk Umbrellas at $1.25 and $1.50. Ask to see our 54-inch Suitings at $1.25, spunged and shrunk; can't buy anything to equal them for 51.75. You may not know it, but it's a fact, we can show you the only com­plete stock of Dry Goods of Belling-ham Bay. Don't care WHO knows it, it's a positive fact. MONTAGUE d lt;£ MCHUGH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS Historical Sketch of the State Normal School. Edward T. Mathes, Ph. D. 3 Sphere of the Literary Society. Robert B. Vaile, Ph. B. 6 What Shall We Read. George R. Bright 8 Editorial 12 From the Office 13 Class of 1901 15 Commencement Week 17 General Items 21 FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WISLON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, A. M., Biological Sciences MISS JULIA BAILIE, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics MRS. ADA B. CLOTHIER, Acting Librarian P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds MISS NELLIE A. COOPER, Secretary to the Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU CAN DO BETTER AT THE FAIR The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Suits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up=to = date Shoe Stocks in the State. THE FAIR Whatcom. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE, 1901 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL EDWARD T. MATHES, PH. D. HE movement looking to the establish­ment of the Whatcom State Norma' School began about twelve years ago, al­though it found no active expression until the legislative session of 1891, when Hon. Michael Anderson introduced a bill providing for the establishment of the institution. This bill carried no appropriation, and simply provided that the school should be located in Whatcom county and that a commission of three men should be appointed to select a suitable loca­tion for the institution. This commission, consisting of Governor John H. McGraw, Geo. E. Atkinson and W. H. Bateman, finally chose a tract of land located on the north­westerly side of Sehome hill between the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven. This land was donated by the Bellingham Bay Improve­ment Company, the Fairhaven Land Com­pany and the heirs of the Lysle estate. The first appropriation for the erection of the building was vetoed by Governor McGraw. However, in the legislative session of 1895 the sum of $40,000 was appropriated for the erection of the original building. The first board of trustees consisted of Major Eli Wilkins of Fairhaven and Hon. R. C. Higgin-son and Hon. J. J. Edens of Whatcom. The appropriation of 1897 was vetoed and for two years the building remained unoccupied. The legislature of 1899 made an appropria- T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger tion of $33,500 for equipment and mainte­nance of the school, with this sum of money the campus has been cleared and fenced, side­walks constructed, the building equipped with furniture, the laboratories supplied with desks and apparatus, the library opened with one thousand volumes, and many other neces­sary items of equipment installed. In the spring of 1899 Dr. E. T. Mathes was elected Principal of the institution and John T. Forrest, F. W. Eply, Miss Jane Connell, Miss Avadana Millett and Miss Sarah Rogers were chosen as members of the first faculty. A circular of information was distributed throughout western Washington, and September 6, 1899, was set as the natal day for the scholastic life of the institution. Informal opening exercises were conducted. The introductory address was delivered by Judge Jere Neterer, President of the Board of Trustees. Addresses were also delivered by Mayor E. E. Hardin of Whatcom, and Mayor J. C. Clark of Fairhaven. When the regis­tration of students for the opening day was completed it was found that 160 young people had applied for admission to the institution. A classification of these students found all classes of all years of all courses of study represented and the daily work of the insti­tution began with a senior as well as a first year class represented. At the close of the first month the enroll­ment had reached 230 students and it was found necessary to add three additional teachers to the faculty. These were Miss Ida Baker, Miss Catherine Montgomery and Robert B. Vaile. The work of the first year was in a high degree satisfactory and the character of the student-body was a special source of pride to the authorities of the institution. A class of eight young ladies was graduated from the advanced course and sixteen five-year certifi­cates were issued to elementary graduates. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL SHOWING ANNEX COMPLETED ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 During the summer of 1900 the citizens of Bellingham Bay provided funds with which five additional rooms were finished, making possible the addition of three more members to the faculty. The enrollment of the second year, now closing, has exceeded that of the first year and in many ways the organization of the school has been improved. The present senior class contains 29 members and the number of students doing work as practice teachers in the training school has exceeded fifty throughout the year. The training school has been fully organ­ized since the opening of the Normal School and has been a strong factor in elevating the standard of the institution. In February, 1899, Mr. Frank C. Teck succeeded Major Wilkins as trustee, and in June of the same year Mr. R. C. Higginson was succeeded by Judge Jere Neterer, who in turn resigned and was succeeded in April of the present year by Mr. Louis P. White, of Whatcom. At the last session of the state legislature the sum of $93,800 was appropriated for the erection of an annex to the present building and the maintenance of the school for a term of two years. At the present writing the foundation for the annex is being laid and by the coming fall the additional room will be for use. This will give the institution one of the largest and most convenient Normal School buildings on this coast and will add much to the comfort and convenience of both faculty and students. The school will begin work next September with a faculty of fifteen teachers. During the coming summer the laboratories will be enlarged, the library improved, the museum arranged and many other improvements added to the equipment of the institution. Many other items of interest might be added to this chapter of history but only one ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger more stands out prominently for attention. Since the opening da\' a most harmonious spirit has pervaded all departments of work. This spirit of peace and good-will has ex­tended all along the line, for the relations between the trustees and faculty, the princ­ipal and faculty and the faculty and students have all been as harmonious and co-opera­tive as can well be found anywhere and to this happy condition is due much of the growth and success of the instution. SPHERE OF THE LITERARY SOCIETY ROBERT B. VAIUS, Ph. B. The extent of the knowledge that is not to be obtained from books is perhaps not always fully appreciated by those of us who were led to depend almost entirely upon the printed page for all that we know. What­ever training, therefore, that the school can give that will help to bridge over the gap existing between the formal study and disci­pline of the classroom and the world outside, in which the answers do not often come out even, is surely worth giving. One factor which mav aid greatly in accomplishing this end is certainly the literary society. Hence the literary society' or something similar to it is necessary to the complete realization of the aim of the school. The training to be derived from this line of work may come from three main sources, namely, the experience in handling the problems which arise in the binding together of a body of individuals into an organization for the accomplishing of a definite purpose, the chance to sum up in a self directed effort the knowledge acquired in the school and elsewhere, and the practice in expressing the ideas in a sustained effort for immediate pleasure of an audience as well as its instruc­tion. The good fellowship engendered by ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 such an organization is a very happy result as well. It is sometimes suggested that all these results might be better attained by means of a formal recitation exercise because the instruction would then be offered directly and while the element of pleasure might be lessened the increased efficiency would more than compensate for its loss. But it is in the very spontaneity and originality of the exer­cises performed that the chief value of the work lies, from this point of view, and there is no other way in which to secure this result than by granting a larger degree of freedom for individual initiative and effort than is perhaps customary or advisable in formal school work. Between the two extremes of entire absence of restrictions and the impos­ing of rigid and formal rules there is certainly a middle ground upon which the best results may be expected. The precise nature of these results must be determined largely by you who compose such organizations. The most that can be done for you is to provide a place and time for meeting and a guiding and harmonizing in­fluence. Taking these facilities, then, if j-ou will enter upon the task involved with a serious determination to make the ver}' most of the opportunity thus afforded you will surely accomplish something worth doing and moreover it will be something which you could not accomplish so easily or so well in any other way. You must use everv particle of help that is available, and you will probably be surprised to find how much is at your disposal if you seek it in the proper spirit, and you must exercise the greatest care in directing your activity along helpful paths. It is so easy to go astray or to drift. The mapping out of a course for a long period ahead has a distinct advantage in that it affords a chance for a connecting link that may bind the various exercises together. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Within each individual program, also, experi­ence has shown that the most interest will be created and the most satisfaction secured when there is a thread running through the entire series of numbers. The literary societ\' has a distinct mission to accomplish, then, by virtue of the oppor­tunity it affords to connect the activity of the world. It will be more or less valuable to its members according as those who are a part of it bend their energies in the right direction and as it is found that it can be made voluntary. The sphere of the literary society is so included within the sphere of the school as a whole that it is essential to the perfect working out of the entire function of the school. WHAT SHALL WE READ? GEO. R. BRIGHT At this stage of human prosperity there is a positive lack of fitness and discreton in the conservation of mental energy. The tide of books, papers and magazines floods our people. In the hurry and flurry of a people so charged with steam and electricity, who can say we are positively establishing character. Society is so organized and the division of labor so complete that, though a man would rest, he must not, lest he be trampled down by a restless race. Toil is read on every brow—written there by pride, covetousness, care, or dire necessity. If to be a man of wealth, or to be a leader of men, or to write one's name highest on human bullet­ins— if these be character, then many are thus blessed. But is there any abiding thing in all these? Do men covet riches, leadership, or honor for the intrinsic worth of these things? Do news­paper stories and advertisements, and up-to-date literature concerning such attainments, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 conduce to the establishment of character? Are these the aspirations and things to be scattered abroad to children? In sturd\r Puri­tan ideals there are none of these things; per­haps because the Puritans lived in a slower age; but more probably because the Puritan spirit in holy solitude and simple contentment craved none of them. If to be educated in the almost infinite list of special occupations is character, then char­acter as a thing of human establishment is waning; for the more complex society be­comes, the more numerous the divisions of la­bor, science, art, religion, and all that is to be accomplished this side the grave. Being a skilled artist, an unbiased histor­ian, a competent physician—in fact, to per­form successfully an}' one of the thousand things established by custom and society, is no proof of character. These are but inci­dents of a lifetime. If it were otherwise, American character would be growing under desperate circumstances. Character is born of simplicity and thoroughness. It is the out­come of good motives and the highest ideal. A teacher in charge of a roomful of tender minds is playing on the heartstrings of humanity; he may thump them, or touch them gently; but all things said or done will sink to bring forth after its own kind. Who is it who does not believe "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it"? Do not children need some direction—some absolute guide—something by which to measure all things? The old conception that a child is evil in its tendencies is hooted at by some of our educated men to-day; it is an old fogy idea they say; but nevertheless, that old saying "Train up a child," implies a principle; that children must be trained, no one will deny. And to launch a teacher on his career with no fundamental principles, no absolute guide ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger —lacking that by which all things must be unerringly measured—is like launching a lop­sided kite. Annihilation of law is Spencer's idea. Prove everything by scientific methods is Draper's. And a natural law in the spiritual world is being sought by scores of others. All these theorizings are merely philosophical flounderings. We still hold, or ought to hold, the little child by the hand. If we read philosophy, what shall the child read? Life is a practical thing. Life is the only practical thing there is. Again, what shall children read ? There are but few who do not admire sturd}' character. Is character building in the hands of the teacher? Together with the pa­rent it is. Without question the child must admire, must imitate, and must be directed. What then is the standard? No one will pre­sume to be that model; and \ret some such ex­ample must be known to him who would di­rect in this moral life of ours. Is truth so scarce that fiction must be drawn upon? Must lies go gadding abroad in fairy textures to amuse our artless children withal? Do our shelves groan with tons upon tons of human thought and still the little innocents go hun­gry, or, are put aside to intoxicate themselves on fairy tales or other scrappy literature, so that they may be "interested"—be induced by the indolent teacher to "give attention." There is no teacher or parent who would not thrill with pride to know that his pupil or child had become possessed of some of life's abiding principles. This cannot be other than by the most skillful direction and loving care. It is not the quantity but the quality of liter­ature that feeds the soul and establishes char­acter. If the "Elegy" immortalized Gray in the hearts of the world, if Ruskin, Emerson, and scores of others have left their crystalized lives to us in literature, having so loved the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 truth of all that is beautifal and good, that when one's soul would be fed it has but to lis­ten to these princes and Sampsons of litera­ture, why, if such is really true, would not these be monuments in a child's library? You already have them there? Yes, and a jumble of light, trashy nonsense besides. So much so that the child is nonplussed and has about as much reverence for Gray's Elegy as it has for "The cow jumped over the moon." Our libraries would better be emptied rather than filled if there is to be no standard by which one is competent to direct children, and to make a judicious selection of books. Be a law unto one's self, is very pleasing, but it will not apply. Again, what shall children read? What is pleasing is not alwaj's good. Neither is conscience an absolute guide. The ideal is outside one's self, and that alone is constant. Speaking broadly, the English peo­ple have, or at least are conscious of, the highest ideal. From this ideal the "good " is known. There is absolutely no excuse for the teacher who considers lightly the selection of books and the skillful direction of children's minds into a life, good and useful and beauti­ful and true. "Read the good books for the hour and the good ones for all time." Read those books whose "author has something to say which he perceives to be true and use­ful and helpfully beautiful—who would fain set it down forever—saying: This is the best of me; for the rest I ate, and drank, and slept, loved and hated, like another—this, if any­thing of mine, is worth your memory." "Truth," says Whittier, "should be the first lesson of the child and the last aspiration of manhood ; for it has been well said that the inquiry of truth, which is the love-making of it, the knowledge of truth, which is the presence of it, and the belief of truth, which is the enjoying of it, is the sovereign good of human nature." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. WHATCOM, WASH. EDITORIAL STAFF. Geo. R. BRIGHT. . . . . Editor-in-Chief MARTIN KORSTAD, - - - Local Department ASSOCIATE EDITORS Miss MARY HIRD, Kulshan Society Miss MAUD DRAKE - - - Aurora Society Miss MAY PILLMAN - - - Utopian Society Miss BESSIE GRIGGS - - - Chilic Society Miss CLARA TARTE, - - - Alcott Society MR. HARRY SHEPHERD - - - Philomathiau Miss TYRRELL WALBRIDGE - - - Y. W. C. A. society EDSON IRISH . Business Managers. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications to t h e Editor-in-Chief, Nor mal School. All business matter to the Business Managers Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Whatcom PostofTiee as second class matter. VOL. II JUXE, 1001 No. 3 Another school year is gone and the field of action is already being arranged for a new year's work. New officers have been elected in all the societies and the senate. For the kind aid from both teachers and students we are very grateful, and sincerely hope that all who contemplate being in school next year will not forget the Normal Messenger. To our successor, Miss Mary Bird, we extend a most heart}- good wish for the management next year. The Board of Iowa Public Schools has passed a resolution prohibiting any organized athletics. This is a little sudden; but the wisdom of such an act may appear when we consider carefullv the tendencv of organized athletics. There is something beautiful and noble in a young man or young woman who exercises the muscles that the bod}' may be a "living sacrifice "—that through such exercise the mind and soul may attain a greater per­fection; but if there is no regulation by boards of schools, organized athletbics furn­ish a scope and variety from "thumbs u p " ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 to "keeps." Parents and teachers ought to recognize that the universal desire among young men to exhibit muscular feats is not for recreation merely, but very often is fol­lowed by the more fortunately proportioned youth even to the arena where he reaps the highest laurel of organized athletics. We have not yet outgrown that savage thrill at seeing muscle overcome muscle. Whatever men may say, it still remains true that human nature is the same today as it was six thous­and years ago. Just as much and as strenu­ous education is needed today as then. And the Iowa City School board has simply re­quired "Johnny" to rest his arms and legs until his mind catches up. FROM THE OFFICE. The third annual catalogue of the Normal school is in the hands of the state printer and will be read}- for distribution by June 20th. No radical changes have been made in the general character of the cata­logue, but in addition to the fixed courses of study,three elective courses are offered. These courses will offer strictly advanced profes­sional training and provide work in three lines—drawing, vocal music and prrysieal culture. German has also been placed in the regular course as an optional study. This language has been taught during the past year in the training school and has awakened much in­terest among both the training school pupils snd the Normal school students. A course in elementary science has also been introduced into the second semester of the first year, and school economy has been moved up into the second year. Aside from these changes, the courses of study remain unchanged. The following items appear on the statistical page of the catalogue: ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger The enrollmeut for the year is as follows: Seniors, 29; juniors, 33; third }-ear, 37; sec­ond year, 72; first year, 57; irregular stu­dents, 38. Total, 266. Enrollment in train­ing school, 118. Number of elementary cer­tificates issued during the }'ear, 22. The av­erage attendance for the year has been 215. The average age of the students is 19 years and 10 months. The average age of the se­nior class is 23 years. The foundation of the annex is well started and gives evidence that the accommodations of the school will be much more ample when the new structure is completed. On May 1st Miss Nellie A. Cooper assumed her duties as stenographer in the Normal school office. Miss Cooper is a graduate of the business department of the State Agricul­tural college and comes highh' recommended by Pres, E. A. Bryan for the position. Owing to the extensive improvements be­ing made in the Normal building this vaca­tion, no summer school will be held this 3'ear. During the coming vacation the office will be removed to other quarters in the building and the present office will be furnished for a reception room. Teacher (infant natural history class)—You will remember that, will you, Tommy, that wasps lie in a torpid state all winter ? Tommy (with an air of retrospection)— Yes'm, an' I'll try an' remember that they make up for it in the summer. "Can you give me the name of the first lady of the land?" asked the teacher. "Yes'm," said the boy with the frowsy hair, "Eve." Teacher (suspiciously)—"Who wrote your composition?" Johnny—My father. Teacher—What, all of it? Johnny—No'm; I helped him. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- Thomas A. Korstad C. Henry Bowman Edith Fouts Maude Ethelyn Drake Lillian Miller Ethelyn Leo Luce Clarice Leone Witter Pearle Lee Emma Louise Ratcliffe Hattie M. Dellinger Gertrude E. Bell Ada Shidler Sarah Gertrude Clarke George R. Bright Martin Kordstad ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 CLASS OF 1901 The second graduating class of the What­com State Normal now makes its last appear­ance on the stage of school life. Its members are but now crossing the threshold and are passing out and on into the bus\r field of ac­tion. Throughout the past two years we have worked earnestly and faithfully, pa­tiently performing our daily tasks ; yet look­ing forward with eager e}'es to our entrance into the great world. Under the guidance of our beloved faculty, with Miss Ross and Mr. Bright as leaders, " we have fought the good fight—we have finished our course." We have in our humble way tried to do all that our enthusiastic teachers have asked us to do. We have cheerfull\r sat up till the " wee sma' hours " writing scores of observa­tions and have heroically forsaken our com­fortable beds at five that we might finish our plans and write our training lesson on the board before school commenced. In the depths of the chemical laboratory with praise-worthy zeal, we have concocted dark, mysterious,and death-dealing gases and measured to the six­teenth of an inch, the digestive apparatus of the cat. From the heights of the gymnasium we have meekly swung Indian clubs when we were longing to sit down and rest our weary minds with delightful bits from the geology manual. To the " little professor's " delight, we have swallowed with great avidity the laws and principles of Pestalozzi, Kant, and Froebel; we have learned by heart the story of "young spontaneity" and have shrunk with due horror and amazement from Profes­sor James' description of the "bottled up lightning girl." We have sung ourselves hoarse in our eager desire to please Miss Ba­ker. We have laughed over the "Comedy of Errors " and cried over Desdemona; we have discussed and re-discussed "King Lear," and sung and sung again of "Romeo and Juliet." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger We have gravely and wisely discussed the Darwinian Theory, the Farmer's Alliance, the Burleigh Colony, and Trusts; we have hunted far and wide for twenty principles of sociol­ogy and have oracularly discussed possible sociological reforms. Pen in hand, we have eagerly perused Mc- Murray and Baldwin, Ouincy and Brooks, for light on the subject of methods. "The Destiny of Alan " has no terrors for us. They are all past. Fiske has solved the rrrystery for us and Professor Eply has closely catechised us. We have talked and studied and dreamed of book reviews to the great pleasure and de­light of the faculty. Our thesis stand as mon­uments to our unflagged zeal and noble self-sacrifice as well as to our intellectual abili­ties. We have been the mainstay and support of the literary societies and have debated, re­cited and sung to the edification of innumera­ble audiences. We have duly wished we were as "smart" as Dr. Mathes, as pretty as Miss Harper and as accomplished as Miss Tromanhauser. We have faithfully (and willingly) attended all the receptions that have been given us and have made a solemn covenant among our­selves to conductstudent's book reviews after the manner of Miss Baker and Miss Mont­gomery when we become members of a faculty. And now all this is over and we are going out into the world of care and responsibility. Who shall say that the busy, hard-working, yet dearly loved school-life has not been a splendid preparation for the world of action be}Tond? that the lessons, moral as well as intellectual, that have been indelibly stamped on our hearts and minds—the potential en­ergy, as it were—shall not change into ac­tivity and force that will help move the world along—move it a step heavenward. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- Calla Elizabeth Monlux Edith Burgess Mary Ayres McBride Elnore Oertli Carrie Wilmore Lilly Buckles Allie B. Muldoon Emma Whitworth Frances Ethel Siders Bessie Griggs Sadie Lewellen Eugenia Maud Woodin Pearl Galliher Anna Iverson ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 COMMENCEMENT WEEK. TRAINING DEPARTMENT The training department closed a very successful year with an exhibition of the regular school work done by the pupils. The three departments were well represented. The display in the primary department included drawings, objects modeled in clay, illustrated papers and industrial work, as mats, baskets and boxes. In the intermediate department the special features were the illustrative work in geography, literature and history, together with the written work showing the development of reasoning power and freedom of ex­pression. Remarkable care and neatness marked the work in the grammar department. Maps, drawings and manuscripts were placed for inspection, showing that each day's work had been care­fully prepared. The bulk of this exhibit consisted of water color drawings. BACCALAUREATE SERMON. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered on Sunday morning, June 9, by Rev. Dr. Sulliger, pastor of the First M. K. church of this city. The class and faculty were seated in a body, and many students and friends crowded the house. The sermon was upon the subject, " Christian Character," and was in every way a worthy effort of the speaker. CLASS DAY. The Class Day exercises held in the Normal build­ing, June nth, were in every respect a success. There were twenty-nine parts; all parts were original, well set in conversational style, and the play furnished a very pleasant afternoon for a large audience. The seniors seemed to vie with each other in giving the best jokes on the juniors and members of the faculty, even some of the seniors themselves did not escape; but every part was given in the most friendly spirit and was as heartily received. The stage settings were beautifully arranged by the juniors who, again and again, throughout the play showed their appreciation by giving their jolly yells. LITERARY SOCIETY CONTEST. The annual literary entertainment, which was held in the First Presbyterian church, June 7th, at 8 p. m., consisted of declamations, orations, and debates. The participants were all winners in preliminary contests held during the second semester among the literary so­cieties. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns, flowers, and the Normal blue and white. The presiding officer of the evening was Miss Grace Huntoon, president of the Normal senate. A vocal duet by Misses Huntoon and Gruber was the opening number of the program. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger Miss Clara Tarte of the Alcott society, followed with a recitation, "Mary's Night Ride," by George W. Cable. Miss Lulu Robinson of the Chilic society gave "Traver's First Ride," by Richard Harding Davis. The decision of the judges was in favor of Miss Tarte. After a vocal solo by Miss Ethelyn Luce, the two orations of the evening were given. Miss Carrie Wil-inore, representing the Utopian society, took as her sub­ject " Kossuth." Miss Sadie Lewellen of the Alcott's, "Joan of Arc." The decision of the judges gave first honors to Miss Wilinore. The Philoniathean Octette furnished the third musi­cal number, after which the two contestants in debate discussed the question: Resolved, That the U. S. should extend its jurisdiction. The affirmative side of the question was presented by Miss Minnie Penfiekl of the Chilic society, while Miss Emma Gruber of the Aurora society took the negative. The judges decided in favor of the negative. In giving their report the judges said that the con­test throughout had been a close one and that it was with difficulty that they had rendered a decision, and it was the general feeling of the large and enthusiastic audi­ence of the students and friends of the Normal that the societies had been well represented by the contestants, even though all could not take first place. THE FACULTY RECEPTION. On Wednesday evening of commencement week the Normal building was resplendent with flowers, bunting and lights; the occasion being the annual faculty recep­tion to students and public. The decoration of rooms was largely in the hands of the various literary societies, and many very unique and pretty features were brought out. Some of the blackboard work was especially clever; for instance, the kitten and the deer in black and white, and the Indian face in black and red. In the library and halls Chinese lanterns lent their strange charms to the scene. The reception opened with "step songs." The stu­dents who took part in this were grouped on the granite stairway of the front entrance, with a piano just in the rear. Here were rendered to the audience around them many selections, such as male quartettes, solos, choruses new and old, punctuated at times by the rival student yells. At the conclusion of this program, Mr. Bright, presi­dent of the graduating class, presented to the school as a gift from the class, a pretty statue—"The Winged God­dess of Victor}'." Dr. Mathes gave the speech of accep­tance. The remainder of the evening was spent very pleasantly in social chat and the renewal of old acquaint­ances. One of the pleasant features of the evening was the appearance of many former students who have been away teaching for a year. Thirsty guests were refreshed with iced drinks, serv­ed by some of the Normal's charming young ladies in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 various society rooms. During the evening a permanent alumni organization was made and the usual officers and committees appointed. GRADUATING EXERCISES. The exercises of commencement week came to a most fitting close on Thursday evening, June 13th, when the graduating exercises wt'ie held in the opera house, and twenty-nine young people received diplomas. The address by Supt. J. F. Savior of Spokane was cultured, scholarly, helpful, and inspiring. The music was furn­ished by the class, and was exceptionally good. The di­plomas were presented to the class on behalf of the trus­tees by Dr. E. T. Mathes, principal of the Normal school. The decorations were elaborate, artistic and chaste, and the stage presented a most enchanting scene. In addi­tion to the diplomas presented at commencement, four­teen elementary certificates were issued to third-year and junior students at the close of the school year, and nine were issued in January, making a total of fifty-two cer­tificates and diplomas issued during the past school year. New Teachers At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held recently three new teachers were added to the faculty of the Nor­mal school. For the position of grammar grade critic teacher, Miss Gertrude Earhart was selected. Miss Ear-hart is a graduate of the State Normal school at St. Cloud, Minnesota, and for many years was a grammar grade critic teacher in the same institution. During the past two years Miss Earhart has been attending the Uni-versty of Michigan. The selection for vocal music teacher was Miss Julia Bailie, who is a graduate of the State Normal school and of the Conservatory of Music at Platteville, Wisconsin. During the past few years Miss Bailie has been supervisor of music in the public schools of Northfield, Minn. Prof. A. P. Romiue of this city was elected to a posi­tion of science teacher and will teach geology and biol­ogy. Mr. Rornine has had normal training, is a graduate of the University of West Virginia, has spent one year in John Hopkins University, and is a teacher of several years' experience. J. N. Bowman, Ph. D., has also been elected to take the place of Prof. Robert B. Vaile, who has withdrawn from the institution. Dr. Bowman is a graduate of Hei­delberg University in Ohio, and also of Heidelberg Uni­versity, Germany. He has had several years' experience as an instructor and will take up work in history and German. The result of the last annual election of senatorial officers was as follows: President, Grace Huntoon; Vice- President, Emma Greuber ; Secretary, May Gilligan; Treasurer, Laura Doerrer; Sergeant-at-Arms, Leonard Miller; Historian, Mary Bird. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS Miss Marguerite Griggs, a junior, was married re­cently. Miss Emma Goodrich has been teaching in Pacific county. Miss Elsie McAllister is teaching at Beach, on Lum-mi island. Miss Alice Kellogg is completing the year in teach­ing at Monroe. Prof. J. T. Forrest and family will spend their vaca­tion in the city. Miss Ada Meyers will return and bring a sister with her next year. Max Blonden has been teaching at Clearbrook dur. ing the past year. Miss Grace Powers will fill her old position in the Everett schools next year. Misses Margaret Clark, Bertha Ross and Louise Pe-den teach in Everett next year. Miss Lottie Smith of Chehalis expects to return and enter the junior class next fall. Miss Alicenia Engle, primary teacher in La Conner, will return and enter the senior class next year. Miss Emma Gruber represented the Y. W. C. A. at the Students' conference at Capitola, Cal., in Mav. Miss Ida Pillmau, a former student of the Normal, has been re-elected as one of Everett's city teachers. Theodore Myer, who has been teaching constantly in Lewis county during the past year, expects to return next fall. Miss Cora F. Bratton attended the wedding of her brother, Prof. W. A. Bratton, Whitman College, Walla Walla, on June 13th. Miss Rosabell Glass of Olympia will return next year and enter the senior class. Miss Glass has been teaching at Tumwater the past year. Prof. Washington Wilson will spend the summer with his family in Berkeley, Cal. Miss Mittie Meyers will also visit in California. Miss Garnett Kendall will join her parents in Kansas early in July, and will continue her work in the Normal school of that state next year. Miss Ida A. Baker, who is now absent on leave, re­ports much improvement in her eyes, and expects to re­turn to her work in the faculty in September. Miss Bessie Boyer will start for the East after com­mencement, where she will visit her parents during the summer. She will return to school in the fall. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 Miss Jessie Havens of Florence will be a junior next year. Miss Edith Case will return in September to enter the senior class. Miss Lizzie Morrison has entered her father's office as stenographer. Miss Jessie Knight has been teaching in Mason county during the past year. About fifty of the students have received student's certificates during the past year. Miss Laurel Harper, teacher of drawing, will study in Chicago during her vacation. Miss Gertrude Peak of Madrone will return in Sep­tember to take up regular work. Miss Ruby Smith is teaching near Spokane, but will enter the Normal again next fall. Miss Genevieve McCain taught during the latter part of the year at Edmonds, Wash. Frank Moore, now residing in San Francisco, will enter Stanford University in September. Miss Ruth Pratt, 'oo, will teach during the summer, and attend the State University again next year, gradua­ting in June, 1902. Miss Clara Norman, '00, has resigned her position in Everett, and will study drawing and oral expression in Chicago next year. Miss Maude Casaday is teaching a summer term at Swan, on the ocean beach in Clallam county. Miss Maude will be a senior next year. Prof. F. W. Eply, will devote much of his summer to supervising the improvements to be made in the labo­ratories of the Normal school. There are fifteen graduates in the class '01 of the P. H. S. The class of '99 graduated the same number, four of whom are seniors of the Whatcom Normal 'oi. Dr. E. T. Matlies and family will also spend most of the summer in the city and will enjoy an extended visit from Mr. Mathes' brother, Rev. N. B. Mathes of Goshen, Indiana. The chemistry class are studying photography now. They expect soon to enter the business on a large scale, and then the seniors will not have to worry about run­ning down town a half dozen times a week to have their pictures taken. "It will be a great convenience next year." One day, at the noon hour, shortly after the tennis court had been graded, the school indulged in a throw­ing bee. There were all kinds of throwing, but we will not mention that, girls, you did so well that the pebbles were all removed from the tennis court. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger Miss Elizabeth Turnkey is teaching at Hardan. Mr. Axel Rose has a lucrative position at Anacortes. The saddest words of tongue or pen, are these "a test again." Mr. Frank York has been working in Whatcom the past month. Mrs. Casady of Tacoma has been visiting her daugh­ter, Miss Maud. Miss Laura Sweet began a three-months school, June 3d, at Licking. Mr. F. M. Jennings of Everett was a visitor at the Normal the latter part of May. Several of the students were measly in May, but like the June-bug they are back again. Miss Anna Klockstead has recovered from her recent illness, and is now teaching at Van Zandt. Mrs. Elwood and Mrs. Cicero of Seattle have been visitors here, the guests of Miss Irene Blaw. Mr. James H. Perry of Sumas called recently to ar­range for the ball game with the Normal nine. Mr. Clinton Stearns was seen on the streets of What­com the other day. Clinton has the same old smile. Miss Elsie Moore, one of last year's students, ex­pects to continue her work in the Kent schools the com­ing year. The different contests that have taken place among the students have been largely attended by people of the Bay Cities. Miss Carrie Risdorph agreeably surprised us with a visit recently. MissRisedorph is one of our successful teachers in Seattle. Raymond and Albert Bumstead are working in their father's ship yard. Albert was obliged to quit school last fall because of eye trouble. Rev. Laurie, of the Presbyterian church of Fairha-veu, preached the Baccalaureate sermon to the graduates of Fairhaven High school, May 26. Mrs. Higginson is now convalescing after many weeks of illness. We are glad to hear this news and wish her renewed health and strength. The contestants for the final contest look pale and tremble when they think of that " happy time coming when they must get up and say their little piece." The senior class met at the Sehome Hotel parlors May 10. They improved the opportunity to report on the stories of the Wagner Operas. After the book was thoroughly discussed, the hostess, Miss Baker, served ice cream and cake. The seniors voted Miss Baker a success­ful entertainer. For the incidents of the evening, inter­rogate Miss Woodin and Mr. M. Korstad. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 Some say they think the seniors ought to wear the caps and gowns, "they make the wearers look so digni­fied." Of course we do not wish to infer that our seniors are not dignified. O, no! The Kulshans feel wonderfully big now. The main hall is hardly large enough to hold three of them and one or two other students at the same time, and just be­cause they gave an entertainment! A real one, too. May 17th the Normal Literary societies met in the Assembly Hall for a joint meeting. Miss Woodin, presi­dent of the Normal senate, presided. An elaborate pro­gram had been prepared, each society contributing a part. Any of the students desiring to take up the study of German during vacation would do well to make arrange­ments with Mr. K. G. Habenicht, 1214 Garden street, Whatcom. He will continue giving lessons during the vacation. May 14th, earth was first moved in excavating for the Normal annex. The work has been pushed and the south-west corner stone was laid Maj' 27th, so that be­fore this reaches the reader the basement walls will be well advanced. The reception given at Mrs. Mathes' by the Y. W. C. A. was very interesting and instructive. A good pro­gram was rendered, then all enjoyed a pleasant little tea. During the afternoon dusting caps were exhibited and many were sold. The Normal boys have played several interesting base-ball games this season, winning the two games with F. H. S., and losing the two with W. H. S. The total score for the High schools was 51, while the total for the Normal was 55, but alas! they were like Bryan's votes in 1896, not distributed right for a complete victory. Among the many prominent speakers, besides local talent, who have addressed the students during the past quarter we would mention the following : Pres. Graves, U. of W.; Dr. Penrose, Whitman College ; Pres. Bryan, W. A. College.; Dr. Colgrove, U. of W.; Prof. Morgan, Ellensburg; Dr. Hall, Chicago; Prof. Gault, Whitworth College. The Memorial Day program in the Opera House, Whatcom, was listened to by a large, appreciative audi­ence. Two numbers, one a patriotic recitation by Miss Frances Hays, the other an oration by Dr. E. T. Mathes, were of especial interest to Normal students. Miss Hays always wins the hearts of her audience. Dr. Mathes does not soar, but keenly feeling the value of common things of life he draws again and again on the daily occurrences of the people and leaves them ere they are aware to meditate upon the beautiful and fundamen­tal principles he has revealed to them from the very things they hourly trample under foot. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger Mrs. Sapp of Machias has been visiting her daugh­ters, Misses Nellie and Minnie Sapp. Miss Hattie Doerrer of Seattle visited her sisters at. the Normal. Dr. and Mrs. Mathes entertained the seniors May 24, at their beautiful home on High street. Miss Claire Comstock returned to us for a brief visit, and enjoyed the picnic on Lumi island. Miss Ida Rear of Snohomish spent a few days here, visiting her sister, and took in the Kulshan play. The seniors in the Normal department wear the gold. The seniors in the training department wear the silver. Miss Louise Baker of Port Townsend, a former Nor­mal student, is spending commencement week here, the guest of the Misses Bird. The happy face of Cary Mackintosh was seen in our midst lately. Miss Mackintosh is teaching at Saxon, near the head of Lake Whatcom. Miss Grace Ring, a former student of this school, but now of the San Jose, Cal., Normal, attended the Y. W. C. A. conference at Capitola, Cal. Mrs. Leque, Sr., and Mrs. Leque, Jr., of Stanwood, were guests of Misses Anna Leque and Anna Iverson of the Normal, and witnessed the success of the Kulshan play. May 25th the Normal crowd enjoyed a most delightful picnic on Lummi island. The day was an ideal one and all who could getaway from their work were on the dock at the appointed time. The trip to the island was pleas­antly and profitably spent in singing, viewing the scenery or "sizing up" lunch baskets. It was evident that some succeeded well in the latter as they forsook their party. The crowd soon explored the island and were given a hearty welcome by the residents. Boating, singing, a tug of war and other sports were indulged in and all agreed that the seven hours spent on the island was not half long enough. During the past year about two hundred and twenty-five regular students have been doing work in the Eng­lish department. The first and second year classes and the methods classes have all been so large that they have been divided into two sections each. While the general plan of work for next year remains the same, some changes of detail are being planned for the courses in rhetoric and in the history of English literature. These changes will be along the line of more reading of liter­ary models. Next year there will probably be given an additional course in composition for those who may need such work. The Y. W. C A. Students' conference was a success in every particular. One hundred and twenty-six stu- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 dents, from twenty-three different schools of the Pacific coast, were registered. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and California were represented. The Whatcom Normal sent Miss Emma Gruber, president of the local Y. W. C. A. as delegate to the conference. One of the main topics of discussion during the conference was Christian work among students. Many valuable hints and suggestions were given. Among the many noted speakers was Miss Reynolds, the Y. W. C. A. World sec­retary, who stimulated the interest in foreign missions by relating some of her observations in the Orient. The reception given by the juniors to the seniors and faculty Wednesday evening, May 29th, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Mathes, was one of the most pleasur­able events of the season. There were about eighty young people present, and the happy party passed the first two hours of the evening in the cosy parlors in music, guessing games, and joyful conversation. Then all were invited up to the spacious garret where the ju­niors had arranged a most beautiful decoration. The profusion of fir and cedar sprays, the artistic settings of pretty boquets, the hammock, the rustic seat, and the soothing, soft tints of the lazy Japanese lanterns—all were sweet wooiugs to the unresisting guests, and per­fect harmony and informality reigned throughout the evening. After observing the old custom, "eat with me and be my friend," all bid a lingering adieu, and a prayer went up to the stars that night, "Thy blessings on the juniors." If you are blue, May, don't rub it on others. The female chemists should be able to analyze their own complexion. The chemistry class have been learning the use of soap. Do they need it? For the most scientific experiments in the use of soaps, go to Blanche Charon. Some one was heard calling Mr. Slattery "Mr. Flat­tery." How appropriate some of the juniors' names are Phosphates is a principle constituent of appetite (apatite), so Miss O. says. She must have a good deal of phosphate. Prof. E.—Where do we hear of polysilic acid? Miss L.—Why, I—I think it's good for the complex­ion. The teacher asked: What is space? Answer—I cannot tell at present, but I have it in my head. Prof. Eply—"Is there enough alcohol in bread to hurt, Mr. Korstad?" Mr. M. Korstad—"I never got drunk by eating it." Mr. K. seems to know a great deal about bread-making, (by experience of course.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger Mr. Epley noticing a fair junior trotting around the laboratory, as in search for something, said: "What are you looking for, Mr. S." "Only for a spoon," he said. We never knew before that Mr. S. went "spooning." "Mary had a little mule, That followed her to school, That was against the rule. The teacher like a fool, Got behind the mule, And hit him with a rule, After that there was no school." —From an Exchange. Here are some lines of an old poet which with the addition of the capital letters in the subsciition, give, by using the first letter only of each word, the initial letter of the sir-name of our presidents in order: "Wisdom and justice may men admire; Jarring vice harms truth's pure, trembling fire. Pray be loyal, just; go! highest good acquire." —Contributed by the H. of C. M. The Seniors and Their Greatest Difficulties Martin Korstad—The "other fellow." Elnora Oertli—To condense her thoughts. Sadie Lewellen—To look twenty. Thomas Korstad—To keep from smiling. Emma Whitworth—To accept the theory of evolu­tion. Henry Bowman—To win the affections of a certain young lady. Ethelyn Luce—To get up enough steam to curl her hair. Ada Shidler—To get up in the morning. Bessie Griggs—To keep still. Sarah Clarke—To find time to attend class meeting. Ethel Siders—To look angry. Edith Fouts—To agree with the author. Emma Ratcliff—To grow. Maud Drake—To overcome her bashfulness. Allie Muldoon—To keep from blushing. Calla Monlux—To forget a certain young man at Pullman. Clarice Witter—To pose for a picture. Pearl Lee—To get something different from anyone else. J Gertrude Bell—To act sentimental in a play. Hattie Del linger—To write for the Messenger. George Bright—To chaperone the seniors. Pearl Galliher—To work up an affection for her gentleman admirers. Lillian Buckles—To get other people to believe as she does. Mary Mc Bride— ? Maud Woodiu—To snub the juniors. Edith Burgess —To make people believe she is a senior. Came Wilmore—To keep away from class meeting. Lillian Miller—To preserve her compexion. Anna Iverson—To keep within the limit of "poetic license.'' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS TRY, THE LEADER The Growing Store FOR STYLISH DRESS GOODS WASH FABRICS SILKS TAILOR SUITS TAILOR SKIRTS SILK WAISTS Reliable Kid Gloves W. C. C. Corsets STYLES UP TO THE MINUTE PRICES DOWN TO THE BOTTOM AT YOUR SERVICE, THE LEADER m THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN MoCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS CAPS Grand View Block Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS th Cool and Refreshing We have opened this Soda Fountain season with the finest Ice Cream and Fruit Syrups that can be produced. We make a specialty of Choco­late. Try it, you'll find out the true flavor. We put on a silk finish. Kodaks and Photographic Supplies in any Quantity. I GOLUNS CO., I DRUGGISTS t PHONE 866 206 HOLLY ST. eO'TKIOHT. Two Souls With But a Single Thought and that is, "how perfectly delicious our relishes and all kind of food preparations are, for a Summer luncheon, or for picnics, camps, or at home." Our extensive lines of plain and fancy crackers, wafers, biscuits and canned fruits, jams, jellies, potted and tinned meats and sardines, are the choicest that are put up. Our prices are always lower than any others. IRELAND PANCOAST TELEPHONE 601 HOLLY AND E STS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SCIENTIFIC DENTISTRY At Moderate Prices WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS 11 TO 15 RED FRONT BUILDING H O L L Y A N D C A N O E STS„ W H A T C O M , WASH. Our system of association revolutionizes dentistry. It embraces: ist. Every appliance to save pain and time. 2nd. Buying-our supplies in large quantities at a great saving on their cost. 3rd. A large practice conducted on correct business principles at a reasonable profit. HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices 1287 Elk St. H I G H - C L A S S Printing • • • OF EVERY VARIETY • • • Engraved or Printed Calling • • and Wedding Cards • • Large Line of Legal Blanks EDSON IRISH • • • • ESTABLISHED 1890 • • • • 1333 RAILROAD AVE. WHATCOM BELLINGHAM BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FREE READING ROOM Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., also Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10 o'clock. MRS. HUGH ELDRIDGE, Secy. L. H. HADLEY, Pres't. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY mm Larson's Music S Store D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK S T R E ET WHATCOM lrnnjrin P R E N C H L I N EN n I l i m n IRISH LINEN [J I llllJU OLD SYTLE LINEN Also Papetrles with Cut of Normal School Building AT SHERMAN'S B. B. POULTRY AND FSH MARKET M A R l ° I ^T Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 1166 Whatcom HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 GOOD HEALTH DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? STODDARD, the Sanitary Plumber 1281 ELK STREET. "The Singer is Best" Needles and Supplies for all Machines. Old Machines Repaired. Machines Sold on Easy Payments. The Singer is the cheapest machine, values considered, of any on earth. OPPOSITE ROTH BLOCK B. A. WEZBON, M'g'r. Business, Stenography, Special V ^\ Branches None cheaper, none better. Day and evening school. Send for Journal. AUG. WILSON, Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATEMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS ROEHL BLOCK Telephone ion WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET P E L L MARZ, PROPS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb, SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse - - - Whatcom, Wash G. C. DELLINGER S. E. MULLIN DELLINGER MULLIN REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged RENTAL AGENTS 1231 E L K S T R E E T, CORRESPONDEXCE SOLICITED WHATCOM, W A S H, KNOX'S CANDY FACTORY ICE CREAM AND SODA FINE, HAND-MADE CHOCOLATES and BON-BONS Orders solicited for Ice Cream and Water Ices. HOLLY STREET WHATCOM A A r~ / I mTm 0 gt; WHOLESALE AND MCATS RETAIL Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO SHOPS NOLTE BROS. 1468 Holly St. 2131 Thirteenth St Phone 86 Phone 98 KLINE BROS. MANUFACTURING) JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EYES EXAMINED FREE OLD JEWELRY MADE OVER 1435 Holly St., Whatcom 1108 Harris Ave., Fairhaven PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD ft5™™2 Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the -it" M PHONE 1463 WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. B e l l i n g h a i n Bay Grocery Co. INCORPORATED Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Cigars and Tobacco HAY AND GRAIN L A R G E S T S T O C K AND L O W E ST PRICES ON THE nmr — TELEPHONE 821 1125-1131 ELK ST. WHATCOM CAMERAS AND PHOTO SUPPLIES ALL THE STANDARD MAKES AL-VISTAS, PR1MOS, KORONAS, POCOS, CYCLONES, WESTERNS, HAWKEYES, C. DeChamplain Graham THE OWL PHARHACY Dock and Holly Sts. A. Q. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1345 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. 1 Rjdys Patent lLceBoflt, The most complete assortment of " l * « ' - ' ^ lt; gt; ^ in the city LADIES FINE SHOES SSfr G. F. Raymond 1453 Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS COFFEE DO YOU ENJOY GOOD COFFEE ? Try Arabian Roast, ground to any fineness or pulverized by electricity. There is nothing in the Coffee line that equals it. PER POUND 40 CENTS Get our Price List Lateness and Up-to-Dateness WILSON, NOBLES BARR Successors to Blue Front Grocery • TELEPHONE 881 114 HOLLY ST., EAST . : • . AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI 1 The McDOUGALL-GAGE CO. 1 I I11C MtUUUUALl/UAUC cv. i I SEU Standard Goods J I Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, | | Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's | |: Gloves, and High Grades of Men's ^ If: Furnishings ^ jf, FISCHER BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. % MUNRO, BLftKE HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING ^A/r gt; PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myr.*ei«r-''se PT gt;u. I *mMTp" ICs , oatniHd aallll VkIiTnI dH Cs ro\ff RSVhi*e»*e»+t TMWepttaall wTt ronrrkl r ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. STUDENTS' WATCHES "The newest down-to-date.' New effects in "Gun Metal.' Gold and silver Chatelaines $4.00 and upwards YOUNG MEN'S WATCHES $1.50and upwards EVERY ONE GUARANTEED BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 104 HOLLY ST. EAST WHATCOM We carry a full line of PICNIC GOODS Also a complete line of IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES J FRED C. LIKINS M HOLLY, NEAR CANOE ST. PHONE 1276 B5 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- BICYCLES Wlorsc Ha,tdwa,tc Co* 1051-1057 ELK ST. BICYCLES COLUMBIA TRIBUNE HARTFORD ELDRIDGE V1DETTE SILVER STREAK BICYCLES F™» gt; $ 5 » $ 7 5 ON T HE INSTALLMENT PLAN Old Bicycles taken in Exchange BICYCLES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 June ---------- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • t BELLINGHAM BAY ! IMPROVEMENT COMPANY • • • i « ! ! •• Original Townsite Proprietors of t THE CITY OF | NEW WHATCOM I • Choice Residence Lots in Immecli- • ate vicinity of State Normal, at prices J ranging from $350.00 to $500.00. 1 • Terms—$50 Cash and $10 per Month. • Interest at 7 per cent, per Annum. I Houses and Lots on the Insall- • I ment Plan. • • For further information, address • 1 Land Department | ! BELLINGHAM BAY • * IMPROVEMENT COMPANY I • t • DEPOT BUILDING I • RAILROAD AVE. i £ NEW WHATCOM, WASH. t 1 • * i » • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • •PPPPP
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- 1901_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington September, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- Morse Hardware Co. 1033-1039 ELK ST. AIRTIGHT HEATERS ALL SIZES Cook Stoves, $6.50 to $35 Cooking Utensils Table Silverwa
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1901_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington September, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- Morse Hardware Co. 10
Show more1901_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington September, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- Morse Hardware Co. 1033-1039 ELK ST. AIRTIGHT HEATERS ALL SIZES Cook Stoves, $6.50 to $35 Cooking Utensils Table Silverware Granite and Tinware SPORTING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION, Etc. Telephone—Store, 241 Telephone—OfSce, 251 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Normal Students We welcome you in our midst again, and will try to do our part in making this your most successful school year. We shall be glad to see you at our Book and Stationery Store where we shall take pleasure in sup­plying you with THE BEST OF EVERYTHING SUITED TO STUDENTS' NEEDS To OLD STUDENTS, we desire to thank you for your liberal pat­ronage last year and to renew your acquaintance. To NEW STUDENTS, we venture to hope that your acquaintance will be mutually agreeable and profitable. To ALL, we bid you success and modestly suggest that you call early and often, and we shall be pleased to listen to suggestions as to your needs and will try to do you good. J. N. SELBY CO. TELEHONE 1784 124 HOLLY ST. W. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. .fr^WWWWW^^SK'^^iPWW I CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE | J. J. LARSON, Prop. | BOARDING, FEED | AND SALE STABLES, I WOOD AND COAL i G U R N B Y AND H A C K S A T ALL HOURS. EXPRESS A N D DRAYING IP (S» 137S ELK ST. PHONE TOI SUTCLIFFE HILL Are the People who lead in WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS GLASS Especial attention given to DOORS AND WINDOWS Telephone 1195 Holly St., WHATCOM Universal Steel Ranges AND STOVES SPORTING GOODS Lawn Tennis and Base Ball goods, Indian Clubs, Dumbells, Punching Bags, Foot Balls, Bicycle Sundries and a fully equipped Re­pair Shop LONG BROS. HARDWARE COR. HOLLY AND BAY STS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 1094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Whatcom, Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. Washington DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms I, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 J. F. CROSS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Miller Building, Holly Street, New Whatcom Office Hours—9 to 11 a. m., 1:30 to 4:00 p. m., and at Night. TELEPHONE NO. 851. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS ISA 17. PHONE 1713 DR. D. E. BIGGS Fischer Building Telephone Main 108 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Bed Front Building WHATCOM DR. FRANK J. VAN KIRK Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT RED FRONT BLOCK WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block. Residence Phone 1223 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. Whatcom, Wash. DR. P. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 73B DR. O. C. G I L B E RT DENTIST Cor. Dock and Holly - Whatcom, Wash. DR. E. E. GRANT OSTEOPATH SLADE BLOCK Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Telephone 554 CONSULTATION FREE THE OLD RELIABLE EXCELSIOR DYE WORKS Clothing Renovated to Look Like New 1170 ELK ST. WHATCOn, WASH. ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD ^ZSSSS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the ~*T ml - PHONE 1463 WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS New Fall Cloaks and for Ladies and Misses Fresh, direct from the makers—Silks, Dress Goods, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Ladies' Furnish­ings, Notions, Men's Furnishings, Shirt Waists, Skirts, House Dresses, Costumes made to your measure, Millinery, etc. It is a fact that cannot be denied that the habit of buying at this store is a good habit—one that will save you money on each purchase. Wm. Guthrie Co. HOLLY ST., WHATCOM LOTHROP BROS. Artists in Photography OUR SPECIAL OFFER: AN ELEGANT GRAY0N PORTRAIT FREE With a Dozen of our best Cabinet Photos PHONE 1703 Reveille Building, Dock Street WHATCOM THE BARK OF WHATCOM L. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Never in theHistory of Bellingham Bay Have such Immence Shipments of Dry Goods been received before, as MONTAGUE McHUGH ARE RECEIVING DAILY We have received a shipment of Misses' and Children's Jackets that you would really think we had a contract for supplying Whatcom and Skagit Counties with CHILDREN'S COATS. Also received an immense shipment of Ladies' Jackets and Capes from the famous factories of the Wooltex Company of Cleveland, Ohio. It is almost useless for us to mention D R E S S GOODS as almost everybody knows we carry more Dress Goods than all the stores on Bellingham Bay combined. Inspect the greatest and grandest line of Dress Goods ever brought to the North­west. Blacks and Oxford Greys are the pre­dominating Colors for the coming season. Ladies' Children's Wool Underwear In fact, we cannot store them all. The stock is immense and well worthy of your inspection. BLANKETS Over two thousand pair to select from, direct from the Buell Mills of St. Joseph, Mo. LADIES', MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S WOOL HOSE The greatest values ever offered and an im­mense variety to select from. LADIES' TAILOR-MADE SUITS Beyond all doubt the Handsomest Line ever brought to Bellingham Bay. Montague McHugh Butterick Patterns and Publications ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- The Normal Messenger C O N T E N T S Announcements 3 Improvements 5 New Members of Faculty 7 The Daily Program 8 The Training School 8 Faculty 9 Class of 1900 11 Class of 1901 11 General Items 12 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Biological Sciences MISS INO PROCTOR, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics MRS. ADA B. CLOTHIER, Acting Librarian MISS NELLIE A. COOPER, Secretary to the Principal P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU CAN DO BETTER AT THE FAIR The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Stiits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up=to=date Shoe Stocks in the State. Whatcom's Headquarters F O « STYLISH WINTER WRAPS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER SEPTEMBER, 1901 ANNOUNCEMENTS HE next session of the Whatcom State Normal school will convene a t ten o'clock, Wednesday morning, September 4, 1901. The opening exercises will be held in the new assembly hall in the main building, and the program will embrace the following numbers: Song, "America" By the school Invocation Rev. N. B. Mathes, Goshen, Ind. Song By the school Address.. J . N. Bowman, Ph.D. Prof. History and German Vocal Solo Miss Ino Proctor, Teacher of Music Select Reading. Miss Frances S. Hays, Teacher of Reading Announcements E. T. Mathes, Principal Vocal Solo J. Claire Monteith, New York City Entrance examinations will be conducted on Tuesday, September third. Students wish­ing to take this examination at a later date should so report to the principal. The regular daily program will be printed and copies of this program will be placed in the hands of each student and with this in­formation every student can readily arrange his daily program of work upon the opening day. The members of the faculty will devote Wednesday afternoon to meeting the students and assisting them in arranging their studies for the first semester. On Thursday morning at 9 o'clock there will be a general meeting of the faculty and students, at which time full announcements concerning the daily work will be made. Each student immediately after his classifi­cation should provide himself with a copy of T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger his daily program and familiarize himself with the various recitation rooms of the building, so that he will know exactly when, where and to whom his classes will recite. The offices will be open at 9 o'clock Wed­nesday morning for the registration of students Old students are urged to be pre­sent and register early, and it is hoped that each one will consider himself a special com­mittee to welcome new students and intro­duce them to fellow students. New students will also appreciate being shown the arrange­ment and accommodations of the buildings. It is hoped that every student, both new and old, will enter the year's work with some well formed plan of that which he wishes to do during the school year. With this condi­tion in hand each student can secure prompt and intelligent classification and enter upon his regular work at once. It is further hoped that every new student will take up his work with a fixed purpose to complete some definite course of study. This will prove a blessing both to the student and to the character of the school. A good list of boarding places may be found at the office of the principal, and any students who have not yet made their arrangements for the year can easily do so by consulting this list of accommodations. A list of rooms for light housekeeping is also at hand for students who desire such accom­modations. All students who desire to have some one meet them when they arrive, should notify the principal of the exact train or boat upon which they will reach the city. This is neces­sary as there are several boats and trains daily between Whatcom and Seattle. The young ladies of the Y. W. C. A. have made ample arrangements to meet all students and it will be a pleasure for them to render this service. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 IMPROVEMENTS The most important improvement around the Normal school is of course the construc­tion of the new annex. The foundation and basement story were constructed entirely of stone, and the progress was consequently slow, but by August 1st the brick walls were started and at this writing are nearly com­pleted. The boiler has been removed from the main building and the two boilers are being installed in the sub-basement of the annex. The passage between the two build­ings is being constructed as a part of the annex hence the two buildings are being united permanently into one general struc­ture. The indications are that the annex will be practically completed within contract time, and with the main building will present a very substantial and imposing appearance. The rooms on the south end of the corridor on the second floor of the main building have been completed and the hall wainscoted. Rooms 17, 18 and 19 have been varished and otherwise improved. Room 20 has been varnished and kalso-mined and arranged for the reception of the museum. Room 21 has been completed with a beautifully arched ceiling and will be used as an assembly hall until the auditorium is completed, after which it will be used as a society hall. Room 3 has been divided into two rooms and will be used hereafter as a public and private office. The old office will be used as a reception room. The library has been kalsomined and several additional book cases constructed for the room. Several large pictures have also been placed in this room. The number of individual tables in the chemistry laboratory has been doubled, and four additional gas hoods have been added. The physics laboratory has been moved from room 11 to room 8, and three additional ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger tables provided. This laboratory now ac­commodates 24 people for individual work. Room 11 has been seated with chairs to serve as a recitation room for science classes. Four compound microscopes and an ex­cellent microtome have been added to the equipment of the biological laboratory. The equipment in the form of apparatus for the chemical and physical laboratories has been more than doubled. The boiler room in the main building has been divided into dressing rooms to be used in connection with the new gymnasium which will be constructed in the rear of the main building in September. Four large glass cases have been pur­chased for the museum which makes a total of ten cases now in the museum room. This furniture makes it possible to display many of the specimens brought from all parts of the world by Prof. J. Y. Collins. The art department has been moved from room 2 to room 19, and twenty-five individ­ual drawing tables and four model stands have been ordered for this department. Eight dozen table-arm chairs have been ordered for the recitation rooms recently completed. A very complete electric program clock is being placed in the main office, and hereafter all signals will be rung by this clock. This clock will also ring the bells in the annex when the building is ready for service. The room formerly occupied by the art de­partment will be used for science work in the future. The windows have been fitted with close fitting shutters so that the large pro­jecting lantern may be used in the regular class work. The upper panels have been removed from the doors leading into the reci­tation rooms, and replaced with glass. This adds greatly to the appearance of the halls as well as to the convenience of both teachers and students. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 Other minor changes have also been effected and all together the main building presents a very different appearance from what it did last June, and a pleasant surprise awaits the old students. NEW MEMBERS OF FACULTY During the past year the faculty has been composed of twelve members. Eleven of these remain for the coming year and four new teachers have been added to the force. Dr. J. N. Bowman, who will assist Dr. Mathes with the work in history and teach German, is a graduate of Heidelberg Univer­sity, Ohio, and a post-graduate of Heidelberg University,Germany. Dr.Bo wman has taught in the former institution and has also instruct­ed in summer institutes in Ohio. Prof. Alexander P. Romine, who will have charge of the work in geology and will assist in the biological work, is a graduate of the University of West Virginia, and has com­pleted more than one year's graduate work in John Hopkins' University, Baltimore. Mr. Romine has had several year's experience in public school work. Miss Gertrude Earhart, of Duluth, Minn., has been selected as grammar grade critic teacher. Miss Earhart is a graduate of the State Normal School at St. Cloud, Minn., and was for four years a critic teacher in the same institution. She is now completiugtwo years' study in the University of Michigan. Miss Ino Proctor, of Detroit, Mich., will have charge of the vocal music and will assist Miss Hays with the work of physical culture. Miss Proctor is a graduate of the Detroit Conservatory, of the Thomas Normal Train­ing School, and has spent two years in special study at the University of Wisconsin. Her experience extends over several years in vari­ous lines of school work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- THE The Normal Messenger NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. WHATCOM, WASH. E D I T O R I A L S T A F F. GEO. R. BRIGHT. . . . . Editor-in-Chief MARTIN KORSTAD, - - - Local Department ASSOCIATE EDITORS Miss MARY BIRD, Knlshan Society Miss MAUD DRAKE, - - Aurora Society Miss MAY PILLMAN, . . . Utopian Society Miss BESSIE GRIGGS, - - - Chilic Society- Miss CLARA TARTE, - - - Alcott Society MR. HARRY SHEPHERD, - - Philomathian Miss TYRRELL WALBRIDGE, - • Y. W. C. A. society EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Nor­mal School. All business matter to the Business Managers Whatcom, Wash. ' Entered at the Whatcom Postomce as second class matter. VOL. II. SEPTEMBER, 1901 No. 4 THE DAILY PROGRAM It was the intention of the faculty to pub­lish in this issue of the Messenger the daily program of classes for the first semester of the coming school year, but it has been found impracticable to arrange the program defi­nitely without a general meeting of the faculty, so the printed program does not appear in this issue. However, the program will be printed and ready for distribution upon the opening day of school. There will be classes in all subjects found in the first semester of all years of all courses of study and also review classes in several of the common branches. THE TRAINING SCHOOL The training school will occupy its present quarters in the main building until the annex is completed after which it will occupy two entire floors of the new building. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 The accommodations of this department have been improved in many ways and an additional critic teacher has been added. This allows a critic teacher for every thirty pupils. Not more than forty children are allowed in any one room and the enrollment is limited to the accommodations of the school. In addition to the regular subjects, instruc­tion is given in drawing, vocal music, physical culture and German. The work of the school covers eight grades of work and pupils are received under the same conditions obtained in the city schools. No fee of any kind is collected from the pupils and all text books are furnished free. The training school opens Monday morn­ing, Sept. 2, at 9 o'clock. FACULTY The summer has been an exceedingly busy one for Dr. Mathes, our principal. He has given a personal supervision to the repairs which have been made to the main building, in addition to the regular office and field work. More than two thousand copies of the new catalogue have been mailed and an average of twenty letters written daily. During July Dr. Mathes and family spent two weeks camping at Lake Whatcom. Prof. Forrest and family enjoyed camp life for several weeks at Lake Samish. Prof. Forrest also spent some time at the bedside of a sister who died at her home in Chehalis in July. Prof. Washington Wilson has been spend­ing the summer with his family in Berkeley, Cal., and also attended the summer school at the University of California. Prof. F. W. Eply has been studying higher mathematics, climbing mountains and camp­ing with his family on Lake Whatcom. Miss Mittie Myers visited her home at Reno, Nevada. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Miss Laurel Harper enjoyed a few days with her parents at Milford, Michigan, then attended the summer session of the Chicago Art Institute. Miss Ida A. Baker has been resting since last March at her home in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She will resume her work in September. Miss Frances Hays has been enjoying camp life on Blakley Island as well as assist­ing in various entertainments and instructing in the county institute at Goldendale, Wash­ington. Miss Henriette J. Tromanhauser has vis­ited friends in Tacoma, and devoted much of her time to arranging the picture cabinet for the training school. She also instructed in the institute at South Bend, Wash. Miss Cora F. Bratton has been visiting friends in New York City and Boston, and enjoj'ing a sojourn at her old home in Stam­ford, Vermont. Miss Catherine Montgomery has enjoyed her vacation among her many friends in Chehalis and Seattle. Miss Jeannette Baker has resumed her art work in her studio in this city. Dr. J. N. Bowman has been teaching in the summer school at Haidelburg University, Ohio, and visiting the Chicago Institute at the University of Chicago. Prof. Alexander P. Romine has been spend­ing his vacation in this city. Miss Gertrude Earhart has passed her vacation at her home in Duluth, Minn. Prof. R. B. Vaile, who resigned his place in the Normal school faculty has accepted a position as teacher in the Philippines and sailed from San Francisco on July 23 for his new field of labor. Miss Ino Proctor has spent the summer studying methods in public school music at the Thomas Training School in Detroit Michigan. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 CLASS OF 1900 Miss Hattie Thompson will continue her work as primary teacher at the Central school in Seattle. Miss Ruth Pratt is teaching a summer and fall term of school, after which she will resume her work in the State University and grad­uate next June. Misses Pauline Jacobs and Florence Grif­fith will both continue their work as inter­mediate teachers in the Whatcom city schools. Miss Margaret Clark has been re-elected in the Everett city schools. Miss Clara Norman has resigned her posi­tion in the Everett city schools and entered the Chicago Art Institute to prepare herself as a special teacher of drawing. Miss Emma Mythaler will teach near Tacoma. Miss Kate Schutt, A. B., has resigned the principalship of the Aberdeen High school to accept a chair in the Whatcom High school, CLASS OF 1901 It is with much pleasure we are able to announce that the members of the class of 1901 are all well located for the coming school year. Mr. George R. Bright will serve as principal at Pe Ell and will have four assistant teachers. Mr. C. H. Bowman will have charge of the schools at Cedarhome; Miss Emma Radcliffe at Fir, and Miss Edith Burgess at Belfast. Miss Gertrude Bell will teach in Ballard; Miss Lilly Buckles in Seattle; Miss Sarah Clarke in Fairhaven; Miss Maude Drake in Tacoma; Miss Edith Fouts a t Victor; Miss Pearl Galliher in Stan-wood; Miss Bessie Griggs in Cedarhome; Miss Anna Iverson in Olympia; Miss Sadie Lewellen in Van Wyck; Miss Ethel Luce in Fairhaven; Miss Calla Monlux near Colfax; Miss Allie Muldoon in Renton; Miss Mary ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger McBride in Whatcom; Miss EInore Oertli in Whatcom; Miss Ada Shidler in Ferndale; Miss Ethel Siders in Chehalis; Miss Emma Whitworth near LaConner; Miss Carrie Wilmore in Whatcom, and Miss Maude Woodin in Fairhaven. Miss Hattie Dellinger will continue her art studies in Chicago. Mr. Thomas Korstad will attend the University. Miss Lillian Miller is just recovering from an illness and will be unable to teach before the holidays. Miss Pearl Lee will rest until called from the preferred list into the Everett city schools. Miss Clarice Witter was married July 2 to M. A. McLlean, and has taken up her resi­dence in Oakland, California. Mr. Martin Korstad has just signed a contract to take charge of the school at Porter, Washington at a good salary. GENERAL ITEMS The members of the various societies will rejoice when they see the beautiful new society hall on the third floor of the main building. Several valuable magazines and educa­tional journals have been added to the read­ing room list. The museum is fast assuming an orderly appearance under the direction of the science teachers. Miss Henriette J. Tromanhauser will occupy room 4 as an office until the annex has been completed and the Training school moved into its new quarters. Miss Grace Hardy will teach near Kent next year. Miss Jessie Havens has been teaching the primary grades at Florence during the past year. Misses Sarah McRae, Ida Pillman, Bertha Ross, Louise Peden and Sue Randall have all been re-employed in the Everett city schools. Ernest Hardy has secured a good certifi­cate and will teach in King county for one year then return to complete his normal course. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Miss Lottie Smith will teach a fall term and return to school in February. Theodore Myer reports that he will enter school again this fall. Claude JefFery will teach during the com­ing year and return to school again the following year. S. C. Bonner has moved to Eastern Wash­ington where he will purchase a farm and also engage in teaching. Miss Bertha Korstad has been teaching a summer school near Maple Falls. Miss Alice Kellogg will teach at Monroe again next year. Miss Alicenia Engle, last year primary teacher at La Conner, will enter the senior class in September. Miss Emma Dubuque, after a year's teach­ing in Snohomish county, will return and enter the third year class. Miss May Pillman will teach near Hart­ford this coming year. She will enter the senior class in 1902. Miss Nellie Cooper, secretary to the principal, visited her sister, Mrs. Doane, at the oyster experiment station, on Hood's Canal a few days in July. Miss Carrie Macintosh spent July visiting her brother in Victoria, B. C. Miss Myrtle McGinnis will return to the Normal school in September. Miss McGinnis graduated from the Whatcom High school in June. Miss Elsie McAllister is visiting her parents at The Dalles, Ore., this summer. Miss Estella Garl taught a nine months' term of school in Skagit county last year. Miss Minnie Walling is teaching a summer school at Skykomish. Miss Leah Lovejoy will return in Septem­ber, after a year's study under a private instructor. Miss Anna Klockstead is teaching a summer school near Acme, and will teach next year at her home on Vashon island. Miss Frances Hays, with her mother and sister, will occupy anew cottage on Ivy street near the home of Mr. Shockey after September. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Mr. J. H. Dunn is teaching a second three months' term at Welcome, and will later teach a term in Mason county. Miss Gyneth Knight has been elected to a position in the Ballard schools. Miss Maybelle Waldrip was married re­cently to Mr. H. K. Kalloch of this city. Harry Whittier who has been teaching during the past year in Clallam county will enter the normal again this fall. Mr. Whit­tier has three sisters who will also enter the school in September. Miss Marie Ames has been re-elected in the Sedro-Woolley schools. Miss Elsie Moore has also been re-elected in the Kent schools. Miss Cecilia Jacobs who graduated from the Whatcom High school will return and enter the junior class in September. Miss Edna Cochel of Port Angeles, will enter the senior class in September. Miss Cochel is a graduate of the Eastern Ohio Normal school. Miss Edith Case taught a spring term of school at Charleston, but will return and enter the senior class in September. Miss Claire Comstock has just completed an eight months' term near Coupeville and will enter the senior class at the opening. Mrs. Jennie Stalnaker of Olympia will enter the Normal school in September and complete the work of the senior year. Miss Ethel Waite is just recovering from a severe illness. Thomas Korstad is managing a large thrashing crew in the Palouse country during this vacation, at a good salary of $6.50 per day and expenses. Miss Ida Baker has returned from her visit in Iowa, and is a t home with her parents on Utter street. Miss Sarah J. Rogers, who was elected one year ago as acting city superintendent of Helena, Montana, has been elected perma­nently to the position. A Helena paper says the election was without opposition. Mrs. Jane Connell Hellier will teach again next year with her husband at Camp Hill, Ala. Mrs. Hellier writes that the work is that of the pioneer. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE GROWING STORE THE BEST PLACE FOR TAILOR MADE SUITS CLOAKS MILLINERY DRY GOODS MEN'S FURNISHINGS TRY US THE LEADER THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN McCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS GAPS Grand View Block Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Pretty Nice! Both the Girl and the Kodak She chose a fold ing Pocket Ko­dak- shows she's got a level head. You can't make a mistake on a Kodak. But be sure its an East­man- there is uo Kodak but the Eastman Kodak All are nice, but the folding ones specially nice. Let us show you the new ones we've just received. S8.00 TO §14.00 All use Film and load in daylight COLL/MS CO. Druggists and Kodak Polks HEALTH AND BEAUTY are both promoted by eating our choice and high grade breakfast foods. We have a large variety of cereal products in rolled wheat and oats, cream wheat and malt food for breakfast dishes, besides macaroni, tapioca, farina, split peas, rice and etc. Our stock of pure and high grade foods, in both fancy and staple groceries, is unrivalled and our prices defy competition. IRELAND St TELEPHONE 601 PANOOAST HOLLY AND E STS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SCIENTIFIC DENTISTRY At Moderate Prices WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS II TO 15 RED FRONT BUILDING H O L L Y A N D C A N O E STS„ W H A T O O M . WASH, Our system of association revolutionizes dentistry. It embraces: ist. Every appliance to save pain and time. 2nd. Buying our supplies in large quantities at a great saving on their cost. 3rd. A large practice conducted on correct business principles at a reasonable profit. HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices 128ILKST. H I G H - C L A S S Printing • • • OF EVERY VARIETY • • • Engraved or Printed Calling • • and Wedding Cards • • Large Line of Legal Blanks EDSON IRISH • • • • ESTABLISHED 1890 • • • • I333 RAILROAD AVE. W H A T C OM BELLINGHAM BAT PUBLIC LIBRART AND FREE READING ROOM Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., also, after Sept. i, from 7 to 10 p. M. MRS. C. T. Canfield, Secy. Mrs. E. W. Purdy, Pres't. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY PIANOs Larson's Music Store D. J. MCARTHTJR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK STREET WHATCOM WE CARRY THE BEST OF Tablets, Composition Books and Stationery GOOD LEAD PENCILS, 2 FOR 5 CENTS Everything needed in the School Line SHERMAN'S HOLLY ST. WHATCOM B. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET Maryott Swift Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 1166 Whatcom HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 GOOD HEALTH DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? STODDARD, the Sanitary Plumber 1281 ELK STREET. "The Singer is Best" Needles and Supplies for all Machines. Old Machines Repaired. Machines Sold on Easy Payments. The Singer is the cheapest machine, values considered, of any on earth. OPPOSITE ROTH BLOCK TELEPHONE 1114 B. A. WELBON, M'g'r. NORTHWEST BUSINESS COLLEGE Business, Stenography, Special Branches None cheaper, none better. Day and evening school. Send for Journal. AUG. WILSON, Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATSMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS ROEHL BLOCK Telephone ion WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET PELL a UARZ, PROPS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb, SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . Whatcom, Wash KNOX'S CANDY FACTORY ICE CREAM AND SODA FINE, HAND-MADE CHOCOLATES and BON-BONS Orders solicited for Ice Cream and Water Ices. HOLLY STREET WHATCOM MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO SHOPS NOLTE BROS. 1468 Holly St. 3131 Thirteenth St Phone 86 Phone 08 KLINE BROS. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EYES EXAMINED FREE OLD JEWELRY MADE OVER 4351 Holly St., Whatcom 1108 Harris Ave., Fairhaven PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED IS89 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS A ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 PHONE 1203 1218 R. R. AVE. J. C. PARKER BINDING AND PRINTING Work Carefully Done Prices Right Record, Journal, Ledger, Time Books, Shingle Mill Blanks on ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. Bellingham Bay Grocery Co. - m n i Wholesale end Retail Dealers in Groceries, Cigars and Tobacco HAY AND GRAIN L A R G E S T S T O C K A N D L O W E ST P R I C E S ON T H E B A Y . TELEPHONE 821 112B-I131 ELK ST. WHATCOM OUR BUSINESS IS TO PLEASE YOU T We want you to feel at home here. If you want a stamp, to telephone, to see the directory, to meet your friends, or to wait for a car, come in. You WON'T BE URGED TO BUY. DeCHAMPLAIN GRAHAM THE OWL PHARMACY COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. A. G. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1345 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. The most complete assortment of LADIES FINE SHOES in the city. G. F. Raymond 1453 Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Are you an Epicure? We can suit you in everything and anything in the LUNCH GOODS Line. You can always find BOTTLED GOODS CANNED GOODS AND FRUIT HERE Lateness and Up-to-Dateness WILSON, NOBLES BARR Successors to Blue Front Grocery TELEPHONE 881 114 HOLLY ST., EAST I TheMcDOUGALLGAGE CO. | SELl Standard Goods p Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, ^ k Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's fj |s Gloves, and High Grades of Men's k j Furnishings d I FISCHER BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. | MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING ^^..^AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co. 's Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. STUDENTS' WATCHES "The newest down-to-date.' New effects in "Gun Metal." Gold and silver Chatelaines $4.00 and upwards YOUNG MEN'S WATCHES...... $1.50 and upwards EVERY- ONE GUARANTEED BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE I 104 HOLLY ST. EAST WHATCOM LIKINS' GROCERY HOLLY AND OANOE Call and see our Splendid Assortment of Fresh Fruits And Vegetables We carry Sliced Boiled Ham Staple and Fancy Groceries FRED C. LIKINS PHONE 1276 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- FURNITURE CARPETS STOVES AND RANGES CROCKERY, Etc. "Everything to furnish a home" We want your trade B. B. Furniture Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 September ---------- BELUNGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY Business Properties and Manufacturing Sites Choice Residence Lots in Immedi­ate vicinity of State Normal, at prices ranging from $350.00 to $500.00. Terms—$50 Cash and $10 per Month. Interest at 7 per cent, per Annum. Houses and Lots on the Insall-ment Plan. For further information, address Land Department BELUNGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY DEPOT BUILDING RAILROAD AVE. WHATCOM, WA8H.PPPPP
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- 1901_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington December, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- PHONE. OFFICE 241 PHONE, STORE 251 Morse Hardware Co. Sporting Goods Pocket and Table Cutlery Standard Sewing Machines Oil a
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1901_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington December, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- PHONE. OFFICE 241 PHONE,
Show more1901_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington December, 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- PHONE. OFFICE 241 PHONE, STORE 251 Morse Hardware Co. Sporting Goods Pocket and Table Cutlery Standard Sewing Machines Oil and Alcohol Stoves GENERAL HARDWARE 1033-1039 ELK ST. WE GO ON YOUR BOND B.H.SILVER REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Fire, Marine, Life, Health, Accident, Liability, Boiler, and Plate Glass Insur­ance. Only the Old Reliable Companies Represented. Farm, City and Timbered Property Bonght, Sold and Exchanged. Manager of Estates. CORNER ELK AND HOLLY STS. PHONE 1514 WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WM. GUTHRIE CO. WM. GUTHRIE CO. Plenty and Attractive There are two two distinguishing features of our store. We always carry an abundance of the best. No danger but that you can find just what you want and at the right price. We want to tell you about our fruitful values. In Silks, Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shirt Waists, Dress Skirts and Petticoats, Hosiery and Underwear, Ribbons, Notions, Handkerchiefs, Etc. we search the world for goods and have them here for your selection. Agents for the Famous EXCELSIOR BRAND SHIRT WAISTS. See our PEAU DE SOIE fine Black DRESS SILK, at per yd., $1.00 CHINA SILKS, 25c. WM. GUTHRIE CO. WHATCOM HOLIDAY GROCERIES When Goods or Prices are not Satisfactory, Please Return Same and Money will be Refunded Byron Grocery Co. 124 West Holly Street - - Telephone 2001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. J. LARSON, Prop. BOARDING, FEED AND SALE STABLES, WOOD AND COAL GURNEY AND HACKS AT ALL HOURS. EXPRESS AND DRAYING 1321 ELK ST. PHONE 701 MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work Long Bros. Hardware 218 WEST HOLLY STREET SPORTING GOODS, HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES, BICYCLE SUN­DRIES Universal Steel Ranges and Stoves KEEN KUTTER KUTLERY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 1094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the eye, ear, nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block. Will visit patients at their homes. Whatcom, Wash. DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 Offlee Telephone 281 Residenao Telephone 283 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK, cor Elk and Holly. WHATCOM, WASH. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS 16 17. PHONE 1713 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM DR. FRANK J. VAN KIRK Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT RED FRONT BLOCK WHATCOM DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Fischer Block. Office Phone 1283 Residence Phone 1223 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets-, PHONE 1315. Whatcom, Wash.. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH, DR. F D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 783 D R . O. C. G I L B E R T DENTIST Cor. Dock and Holly Whatcom, Wash. DR. E. E. GRANT OSTEOPATH SLADE BLOCK Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Telephone 554 CONSULTATION FREE ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD T T S S t f f" Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the "**T M — PHONE 1463 WHATCOM Far-Famed, Old Reliable JACOB DOLL PIANOS if You Cannot Af­ford a DOLL, get something cheap­er WILSON A BRIGGS MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS r The North Pole Is Chill And Whatcom is not in the trop­ical zone. These statements are not startling, but they will help to remind you that it is about time you had a t NEW HOT WATER BOTTLE You want a good one of course. You can get it here. We carry, too, a complete line of Toilet Articles, Sundries, Etc. 1 2 4 B . HOLLY S T . ^ LINN E. J O N E S , Successor to R. C. HXGGINSON • W ^ W V W W W V V V V ^ W W W W W W W ^ LOTHROP BROS. Artists in Photography OLTi? SPECIAL OFFER: AN ELEGANT CRAYON PORTRAIT F R E E With a Dozen of our best Cabinet Photos PHONE 1T03 Reveille Building, Dock Street WHATCOM THE m m BARK 6F WHATOM L. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS Y O U R A C C O U N T S O L I C I T ED LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM gl ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER THE GROWING STORB MILLINERY Our Millinery Stock is New, Bright, Up-to- Date, and in charge of a thoroughly competent trimmer. We've made LARGE REDUCTIONS ON ALL TRIMMED HATS CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS The gift giving period will soon be here. Don't postpone until the last moment, but make vour selections early, BEFORE THE RUSH AND WHILE STOCKS ARE COMPLETE. Sterling Silver Ebony Novelties Manicuring Files, Knives, Scissors, Blot­ters, Shoe Horns, Tea Bells, Embroidery Scissors, Paper Cutters, letter Openers, Military Brushes, Hair and Cloth Brushes, Combs. These novelties range from 19c. to $5. Leather Goods Purses, Chatelaines, Music Rolls. Sofa Pillows A magnificent line from 25c. to $g each. Ladies' Fine Neckwear The most extensive line ever shown here. For Gentlemen, We have Fine Neckwear, Gloves, Sus­penders, Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Purses. THE LEADER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger C O N T E N T S History of San Juan Connty. Mrs. A. Anderson 3 From the Office 7 Editorial 9 The Ideal Student 10 The Ideal Teacher 11 Clubs and Literary Societies 11 Much Ado About Rubber Heels 14 Exchange 16 General Items 17 FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Biological Sciences MISS INO PROCTOR, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics MRS. ADA B. CLOTHIER, Acting Librarian MISS NELLIE A. COOPER, Secretary to the Principal P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU CAN DO BETTER AT THE FAIR The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Suits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up-to-date Shoe Stocks in the State. Whatcom's Headquarters FOR STYLISH WINTER WRAPS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1901 EARLY HISTORY OF SAN JUAN COUNTY MRS. A. ANDERSON (Kulshan Literary Society) FEW sections of this Evergreen State have such an interesting history as the group of islands lying between Vancouver Island and the mainland. These islands are now known as San Juan County, and take their name from that of the largest island. We can have but a dim idea of the adven­tures of the Spanish explorers, and British, Russian, and even American traders that doubtless cruised among these islands. Van­couver's voyage in 1792 is the first of which we have a full written account, but we have reminders of earlier voyages made by the Spanish, in many familiar names; as San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, Guemes, Fidalgo, Juan de Fuca, Rosario, and De Haro. By the treaty with Great Britain in 1848, the United States secured title to what was then known as the Oregon Country; this in­cluded the present State of Washington. In 1853 Washington was made a territory of the United States, and the year following, the legislature organized the counties. The pres­ent San Juan County was then embraced in Whatcom County. Previous to this time settlements had been made on San Juan Island by the Puget Sound Agricultural Company, a British corporation allied to the Hudson Bay Company. As early as 1851, Captain Lafayette Balch, of San Francisco, wished to establish a fishery on ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ) 4 gt; The Normal Messenger San Juan, but was prevented by the com­pany's agent. But at the time of the organ­ization of Washington Territory there were also a number of American families residing on the island. The Whatcom County assessor, in making his rounds, assesed the sheep belonging to the P. S. Agricultural Company, and was noti­fied by Mr. C. J. Griffin, the company's chief trader, that he was on British possessions. When the tax collector came he was ignored. Thereupon Sheriff Barnes of Whatcom came to the island to collect the taxes. When the company's representatives remonstrated with him and referred to the treaty defining the Oregon boundary, he replied that he was there to collect taxes, not to interpret the language of treaties. As may be imagined, a bitter feeling was growing between English and American settlers. In may, 1855, Governor Douglas of British Columbia sent a protest to Governor Stevens, and a correspondence be­tween the two governments brought about the appointment of an international boundary commission in 1857. The United States government was represented by Mr. Archibald Campbell, and the British government by Captain James Provost and Captain George Richards. They spent months trying to determine the channel meant by the treaty, but could come to no conclusion. Mr. Campbell claimed the channel De Haro as the boundary line, while Captain Provost claimed all the islands west of Rosario Straits as belonging to Great Britain. Thus all of what is now San Juan County was in dispute. In June, 1859, Lyman Cutler killed a pig— " that celebrated pig." This pig belonged to the P. S. Agricultural Company, but Cutler claimed it had been damaging his property, and he refused to go to Victoria for trial. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 Violent language was used by both Cutler and the company's agent. Partisan feeling grew dangerously exciting. War vessels were ordered from Victoria and anchored in Griffin's Bay. Soon after, Brigadier-General Harney vis­ited the Sound, and the American settlers presented their grievances and asked for mil­itary protection. He ordered Captain George Pickett from Fort Bellingham to the island. In the night, Captain Pickett landed his soldiers on the opposite side of the island from Griffin's Bay and took a position on a ridge in sight of the British vessels. He was in a position that required great courage. Three British war vessels faced him, demand­ing his evacuation of the island, and though he well knew their forces were vastly superior to his own, he stood firm. It was at this time that an old Indian proved his friend­ship by giving Captain Pickett valuable as­sistance, and in honor of this he has since been known as "Captain George." The situation was reported to the govern­ment at Washington, and General Winfield Scott was ordered to the coast to take charge in person. He was given command of all the military divisions of the Pacific, and instruc­tions to arrange matters so as to avoid a conflict, if it could be done without national dishonor. He arrived October 20, 1859, and in conference with Admiral Bayne, of the British naval forces, an agreement was made under which the island was held in joint occupancy by the two governments until 1872. In 1871 a joint high commission was con­vened in Washington City to adjust the diffi­culty, but it came to no agreement. The question was finally submitted to Emperor William of Germany, for arbitration,—one or the other of the channels to be decided upon as a boundary. President Grant wisely named George Bancroft for the delicate task of pre- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger senting our case to Emperor William. Mr. Bancroft worked diligently collecting all pos­sible data bearing upon the subject. E. D. Warbass, who is still a resident of San Juan, rendered him valuable assistance in collecting information. After giving the matter most careful atten­tion. Emperor William decided that the claim of the American government was just. And so, in 1872, the question that had been a source of uneasiness for more than two de­cades was finally settled. Upon this little island, not more than eighteen miles long and eight miles wide, England held her last post on American soil. During their joint occupancy, the very best of good feeling prevailed between the English and the American garrisons; many a good English plum pudding and Yankee boiled dinner had been exchanged between the two. As the old English camp now stands, we find evidence of the last work of the soldiers in a piece of macadamized road about a mile in length. The old blockhouse still stands, and there are ivy-grown rock walls, several old buildings, and the plat of the old tennis court, with here and there old moss-grown steps that lead from one terrace to another. Half way up the side of Mt. Young is the old cemetery. It is almost grown over with young oak, the picket fence all but gone, but by pushing aside the grass and other obstruc­tions, one can still find the headstones of the few graves that go to make up this little spot. There still remains, on the top of Mt. Young, the relics of the "look-out-house," in which some soldier kept his lonely vigil. From this point there is a magnificent view of the sur­rounding country and water. The American garrison was located in the southern part of the island, and while it is not as picturesque as the English camp, it has its "redoubt," and this in a manner compensates ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 for the lack of macadamized road and ivy-covered stone walls. The places occupied by the cannons can be seen plainly to this day. At the foot of the redoubt there is a huge boulder on which many of the soldiers'names are carved. Standing lonely out on the plain is the eemetery of the American garrison, with its fence dilapidated, and the date June, 1866, written on the arch of the old gate. Farther south, are the springs, their old troughs al­most covered with earth, and overgrown with water cress. Of the buildings, two houses remain—the others were sold at auction and torn down. Since the organization of San Juan County in 1873, its progress has been steady, but it enjoys the enviable distinction of never hav­ing had a boom. FROM THE OFFICE On September 4th the Normal School en­tered its third year of work. The enrollment was gratifying both with respect to members and the character of scholarship among the students. The school opened the year's work with more than 200 students in attendance, and on November 15th, the actual enrollment in the Normal School was 298. These were divided among the classes as follows: Seniors, 33; juniors, 74; third year, 46; second year, 61; first year, 59; irregular students, 25. The work on the new annex is being pushed to completion as fast as possible. The struc­ture is enclosed, the piping and wiring are done, the plastering is nearly completed and the wood work is all done except the wains-coating and casings. With no further delay, the building will be ready for occupancy in January. An order for 300 volumes for the library was placed November 10th. Also several new magazines were added to the reading room. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger The increased attendance has already more than filled the additional room provided during the past summer in the main building. The increased laboratory facilities are also fully utilized. Two classes in physics are be­ing conducted, and each has an enrollment of more than 30. More than 40 students are studying biology, and there will be more than 70 in chemistry during the second semes­ter. All other departments are likewise enjoying large classes. There are 150 students in the various Latin classes. The advanced psychology classes have an enrollment of more than 70, and there are not less than 25 students in every professional class in the institution. The daily program provides for 70 classes, with 56 daily recitations. The regular work for the day begins at 8:45 a. m. and closes at 3:15 p. m. There are, however, two classes that recite after 3:15 in the after­noon. On Monday, Nov. 25, the enrollment reached 300. To celebrate this event, the students will have a big jollification in the new gymnasium Friday evening, Dec. 6. The training school has an enrollment of 145 in the 8 grades. This work is in charge of a supervisor and 3 assistant critic teachers. About 60 students are allowed to do practice work each quarter, and about 80 students observe the work of critic teachers daily. Our training school will enjoy very comfort­able quarters when the annex is completed. An experiment in physics: Given one labora­tory filled with boys, to this add three pretty girls. Now prove that the boys will turn to rubber.—Ex. To ope their trunks the trees have ne'er been seen; Then how do they put on their coats of green? They leave them out.—Ex. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. WHATCOM, WASH. E D I T O R I A L S T A F F. MARY G. BIRD, '03 Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS HATTIE E PRATT, '02 Literary EDITH CHURCH, '02 Literary HELEN WHITNEY,'05 Local HARRY SHEPARD, '04 Local WINNIE E. PENFIELD, '02 . . . . . . Exchange EMMA K. GRUBER, '03 - - - - - - Club Notes EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. TERMS: TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Nor­mal School. All business matter to the Business Managers, Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Whatcom Postomce as second class matter. VOL. III. DECEMBER, 1901 No. 1 The NORMAL MESSENGER begins its third volume with this number. The editors desire that all students feel a lively interest in its success. Subscribe for it. Contribute to its pages. Be prepared to hear the praise or censure it receives. Then it will represent the work of the whole student body and not the efforts of the few on the editorial staff. The editors realize that every student is "nearly worked to death," but who cannot find time for enthusiasm over school enterprises? If each one would help just a little ! With six lively literary societies all work­ing on essays and orations, the MESSENGER should not want for copy. A faculty com­mittee has been appointed to help the editors decide upon the article most appropriate— each society submitting one. Ideal students subscribe for the MESSENGER. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger THE IDEAL STUDENT As EXPRESSED BY THE FACULTY He systematizes his time and studies ac­cording to a set program. He takes at least eight hours' sleep. He analyzes his lessons, seeking always for underlying, guiding prin­ciples. He stands on his own feet and doesn't need to be babied. He never poses as a "smart aleck."—F. W. E. He has sympathy—sympathy for ideas, for individuals, for humanity.—M. U. M. He who cares more for thinking than for thought.—J. N. B. The one safe, sure attainable quality is that of attention. It will grow in the poorest soil, and in its own time will bring forth flowers and fruit.—C. A. M. He is not languid, lightheaded, unkind, lackadaisical or careless in mind. Whatever he does, he does it well.—G. E. B. He must possess good nature, enthusiasm, and love of study —I. A. B. He is sympathetic, sincere, industrious— and none of these things can be hammered into him.—W. W. An earnest thinker who is willing to toil and is filled with a desire to gain a thorough knowledge of the subject pursued.—J. T. F. He has a high ideal in life and works intel­ligently for the development of body, mind, and soul, essential forits realization.—F. S. H. Brainy, brawny, and independent.—H. J. T. Iron in her heart, brass in her face, silver in her tongue, gold in her pocket.—C. F. B. His mind is keen, his actions frank, his talk gentle, and his attitude calm.—L. M. H. He who has enough self-control to refrain from whispering and other unnecessary noise. —A. B. C. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 THE IDEAL TEACHER As EXPRESSED BY THE STUDENTS The ideal teacher should be as popular as Miss Tromanhauser, as stylish as Miss Burt, as charming as Miss Earhart, as dainty as Miss Myers, as sweet as Miss Baker, as philosophic as Miss Bratton, as logical as Mr. Wilson, as kind as Mr. Forrest, as exact as Mr. Eply, as accommodating as Herr Bowman, as wholesome as Miss Hays, as genial as Mr. Romine, as graceful as Miss Harper, as gentle as Miss Montgomery, as stern as Mrs. Clothier, and as altogether lovely as Dr. Mathes. Such a teacher should possess Dr. Bow­man's hair, Dr. Mathes' forehead, Miss Har­per's eyes, Miss Tromanhauser's dimples, Mr. Wilson's nose, Miss Bratton's mouth, Mr. Epley's chin, Miss Baker's complexion, Miss Earhart's smile, Miss Montgomery's voice, Miss Myer's hands, Mr. Romine's feet, Miss Hays' carriage, Miss Burt's shoulders, Mr. Forrest's umbrella, and Mrs. Clothier's pencil. CLUBS AND LITERARY SOCIETIES AURORA The Aurora is a distinctly literary society. The programs abound with debates, essays, and orations, all of which are of considerable merit. The debates so far have brought forth several excellent debaters who will soon challenge the champion Philomathian debaters. An informal reception was extended to the new members. Refreshments were served, and a general good time was enjoyed. A bulletin board, decorated in burnt work by the artistic hand of Miss Jeanette Baker, now heralds the coming events on the programs. Miss Burt has accepted the position of assistant critic, and is greatly appreciated. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger UTOPIAN The Utopian Club reorganized this year with a membership of 50. It is in a very prosperous condition and the members are prepared to do some real literary work as well as have a good social time. Miss Harper, the society critic, is making the Club a great success. The old members gave a pleasant reception \ p the new members. A conversational pro­gram was enjoyed and much candy eaten. One gentleman has been brave enough to join the club. It is hoped his interest will not diminish, and t h a t he will put his shoulder to the wheel and help make the Club a great power in the school. CHXLIC PRES., OLIVE EDENS. FACULTY CRITIC, MISS MYERS Of the six literary societies of the school, not one is superior to the Chilics. Why? Because they have the numbers, the ability, and the critic. KTJLSHAN The curious who wandered into the region of volcanic disturbances when old Kulshan exploded on October 4th, found the character of the emissions very delightful. After a short talk by Mr. Eply, the nature of the eruption was discussed over the tea cups, while the name and stratum of each rock was learned by every other. At subsequent meetings, less violent dis­turbances have taken place, but the lava, though of a different nature, has not been less interesting. Among the boulders sent forth have been a number of essays and de­bates. No blaze of orations has yet been seen, but the dull, steady glow and the low rumblings indicate that their day is not far hence. ALCOTT The Alcotts are hard at work again this year. Friday, October 18th, witnessed a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 splendid banquet given in honor of their new members. Covers were laid for nearly 50. The following toasts were given, Miss May Williams presiding as toastmistress: "The Faculty," Pearl Rogers; "The Other Societ­ies," Helen Whitney; "The Future Prosperity of the Alcotts," Alice Jenkins; " Welcome to the New Members," Ethel Edmunds; " Response in Behalf of New Members," Lena Carstens. Evelyn Kirkpatrick favored the gathering with a recitation, and Edna and Helen Whit­ney rendered a vocal duet. PHILOMATHIAN. The Philomathian Debating Club has a membership of 37 this year, and would have had 38 if William G. had not deserted. Dr. Bowman, the faculty critic, has taken great interest in the work of the Club and the achievements of the individual members. Some much needed changes have been made in the constitution and by-laws, and altogeth­er the Club is on the road to prosperity. Y. w. c. A. The Y. W. C. A. has been most gratifying so far. Some thirty new members have been admitted into the Association. The weekly meetings held every Friday noon are well at­tended, and are marked for their spirituality. Several excellent musical numbers have been rendered at these meetings. The Bible class, which meets every Thursday with Miss Myers, is studying the Old Testament characters. The week of prayer, from November 10th to 17th, was observed by special meetings during the week and on Sundays. Miss Woodin, '01, ex-president of the Association, led the meeting on November 10th, at the Baptist church. Rev. Evans delivered an able sermon to the young women on Sunday evening, November 17th, in behalf of the Association. A feeling of renewed vigor and power has been the outgrowth of the week of prayer. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger The Association has large plans for the year, one of which is the furnishing of a rest room. The execution of this project is a matter of universal interest. A letter from India concerning the welfare of the Association's charge was received re­cently. The little girl is prospering. The Y. W. C. A. is the only spiritual index of a school. It should therefore receive the hearty support of every Christian or spirit­ually- minded person. CECIUAN MUSIC CLUB. The Cecilian Music Club organized under the direction of Miss Burt. It consists of members who sing—as to how much, the pub­lic will soon have an opportunity of judging, for it is the purpose of these devotees of Cecilia's art to give two cencertsayear. The first of these concerts will probably be given in January. The following are the officers: President, Emma Gruber; secretary, Jessie Lawrence; treasurer, Laura Sweet; custodian, Carrie Masterson. MUCH ADO ABOUT RUBBER HEELS I'm the cat they keep down in the base­ment to catch mice. I've always wanted to attend a faculty meeting, and the other even­ing I did. Just as I got into the private office I heard Dr. Mathes saying, "Are we all here? Mr. Eply, ring the bell again." Dear me— I'll never forget the way Mr. Eply said, "I'd like to know if three-fifteen means four o'clock." But he pressed those electric buttons so hard the tardy teachers came in immed­iately. Then there were so many teachers in the room I could hardly find a safe corner. One large pair of tan shoes almost crushed me. It was quite a while before I could deter­mine what the meeting was about. Dr. Mathes tried three times to state a question ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 t o them, but each time someone wanted to talk to him over the telephone. He answered the third one just as pleasantly as the first one—I wish I had his patience. But the fourth time he began talking, nothing interrupted him, and I found the meeting was to discuss whether students should be required to wear rubber heels on their shoes, and if the school should furnish the heels, Mr. Eply was the first to speak. "Do you know," he said, " t h a t ' s just what I've been thinking." Then he poised his head on one side and looked around at the other teachers. "It seems to me it would be a de­cidedly good thing," said Miss Tromanhauser, "then those Silence signs in the halls would mean something." Then Mr. Rominestraight­ened up, "Well now, I'm not so sure about it, we must remember that rubber is very elastic. Take into account the elastic proper­ties of rubber—with both rubber heels and rubbernecks wouldn't there be some danger of the student's getting beyond our reach? " Everybody smiled but Mr. Forrest; he must have had his thoughts somewhere else. When he saw all the others looking at him, he asked if a forty-four calibre would be too large. But before anybody could answer him, Miss Burt began talking. "It would be a fine thing; gives such a harmonious sound. Why, I've even known " But just then Miss Hays grew enthusiastic; " I t might produce a more uniform carriage. The girls with the kan­garoo pose would perhaps " But Miss Harper was becoming impatient—"It seems to me they are decidedly ugly things! " Then Mr. Bowman grew interested; "How would it be to decorate them in some way. Say per­haps an Egyptian frieze—or, likewise, a Greek fret." But Miss Earhart calmed him with, "0, don't fret, it will be easy enough for any of them to get the freeze." Mr. Bowman wanted to say something else, but just then Mr. Wilson began. " I think the school should furnish them, then they will be uniform." Just then Miss Cooper opened the door and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger announced, "A book agent—taking the cen­sus of all the teachers on the Coast." " 0 my!" ejaculated Miss Earhart, "don't let him in here, we've none to spare! " I'd like to know where he gets his authority!" demanded Miss Myers, " I 'm not going to tell any man my age unless he has a lawful right to know i t ! " Miss Montgomery moved closer to Miss Myers. Miss Bratton sugges­ted that the agent be requested to wait until faculty meeting was adjourned. "And I have a meeting with the Alcott program committee yet tonight," added Miss Baker. The}' finally settled the matter and decided to adopt rubber heels. "I'm relieved to have this matter off my hands," said Dr. Mathes. "Of course we shall have to wait two years for the next appropriation, but it is well to have such matters settled in season." Someone opened the door then, and I ran out before the large tan shoes began walking around again. EXCHANGE Owing to the fact that the Exchange column is a new venture with us, we have but a small number of exchanges. We appre­ciate those we have, and welcome heartily all new ones. Ye Recorde has not yet appeared. For good, solid thoughts, read the Colfax Collegian. The Kodak is a bright little paper full of bright jokes. We recommend the Evergreen in its grow­ing success as a paper. The Wa Wa is another bright paper. An especially good article was "Whitewash." What is the cause of the grand rush in the library every Tuesday ?—The Pacific Wave. We have failed to receive the Whims and the Tahoma, but we believe they are fine, as usual. A breezy, up-to-date paper is the Pennant. We, too, believe that it "is well worth read­ing from cover to cover." We take a lively interest in The Kilikilik of Heidelberg University, for our President and likewise Dr. Bowman are graduates of that institution. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 GENERAL ITEMS Miss Nellie Van Curren is teaching at Laurel. Miss Bertha Kale has charge of the Everson school. Clara Downey is traveling with her father in Europe. " To grow, not to groan," is the motto of the observer. Some of the Juniors have invented a new Hildebrand scale. Miss Minnie Walling is teaching at Haller, Snoho­mish Count}'. Virgil Frits has been compelled to leave school on ac­count of illness. For antedeluvian fossils see the geology class—Mr. Romine, manager. Miss May Pill man and Grace Powers are teaching in the Everett schools. Carrie Masterson has at last solved that perplexing problem—perpetual motion. Albert and Raymond Bumstead are engaged in ship­building, on Lummi Island. Mr. Romine is engaging his leisure moments in pre­paring a vocal solo for assembly. Why are Normal students like the moon ? Because they get around to the last quarter every month. You must wake and call me early, call me early, mother dear—for I've four observations to write. Why does Mrs. Clothier object to the students carry­ing money in the library ? Because money talks. The new gymnasium is now completed. Though no basket ball teams have as yet been organized, there will soon be several. Guy Taylor has accepted a position in the southern part of the state, as superintendent of construction work on the Northern Pacific. New teacher: "My name is Miss Bray, dear." Turning to the class—"Children, do you all know my name?" Children, "Yes, Miss Braydear." The Juniors number seventy-four at present. The class officers are: Pres., Win. G. Osborn; Vice-pres., Low Dobler; Sec'y and Treas., Belle Williams. At assembly hour, October 30, Prof. Colgrove of the State University, gave an interesting talk upon the work of the George Junior Republic. It was thoroughly en­joyed by everyone. Every student now has someone to whom he may go with his troubles. The whole student body has been alphabetically grouped,each group being given a member of the faculty as adviser. Misses Minnie Shumway, Freada Berger, Olivia and Clara Warriner, Fay Sivits. Bertha Maupin, and Messrs. Claud Jeffries and Walter Nichols are teaching in differ­ent districts of Whatcom County. Miss Queenie Rickard entertained the following at her home in Fairhaven: Misses Bertha Kale, Edna Whitney, Nellie Van Curen Katharyn Stearns, Nettie Sisson, Myrtle Kale and Helen Whitney. Misses Ethel Siders, Allie Muldoon, Gertrude Bell, Lillie Buckles, Hattie Thompson, Carrie Risedorph, Elsie Moore, Grace Hardy, Gyneth Knight, Sarah Peter­son, Olive McGinnis, are teaching in King County. The Senior class have organized with a membership of thirty-three. The following are the class officers: President, Charles Orson Currey; Vice-President, Eva Comegys; Secretary, May Gilligan; Treasurer, Laura Doerrer. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger The Lecture Course, as arranged for this year, will include numbers from the following: Rev. Robt. Mc- Intyre, December, 1901; I^enora Jackson Concert Com­pany, March, 1902; Geo. R. Wendling, April, 1902; Ida Benfey, May, 1902; Robert J. Burdettee, May, 1902. A novel "fad" party was given in honor of the Seniors by their president, Mr. Currey. Each member represented his pet fad by dress or speech. To the one who guessed but two of the fads, a large butcher knife was awarded, with which to sharpen his dull wits. As busy as they are, some of the students have found time to organize a Camera Club. The officers are: Pres., Mary Bird; Secretary and Treasurer, Mable Copeland. About February they will exhibit some of their best work in the photograph cabinet on the second landing. Mr. Eply and Mrs. Mathes act as critics and general advisers. The people of Whatcom feel a kindly interest in the welfare of the Normal School and its students. This is manifested by the great number of homes that have opened their doors to students, and by the numerous re­ceptions tendered them by the different churches. As. Rev. Evans said, "even the nails in the sidewalks rush up to greet us." And "Normal Students half price," is becoming fondly familiar. One small boy in the primary department has sung a number of his songs to his long suffering family, but as "all tunes look alike to him" there is no variety except in the words when he announced recently that his new teacher had taught the class a new song, his father asked, "Is it the same tune?" "No, Hun toon,'* was the response, showing that at last he has learned that there is variety in tunes. Some of the pleasant events enjoyed this fall were the geology excursions. Those most to be remembered are the climbing of Mt. Chuckanut; the inspection of the oil well; the afternoon on the beach; the visit to the stone quarry for fossils; and the voyage to Smuggler's Cove, Lummi Island, on the little gasoline launch Anglo Saxon. Several valuable pictures were taken by the amateur photographers in the crowd. May (Soliloquizing in German.)- "Ich, meiner, mir, mich, Du, deiner, dear, Dick." O the crumpled bits of paper, sifting, drifting, as a vapor, In many a quaint and curious patch our campus o'er and o'er. Visions of departed lunches, will ye rise in wrinkled bunches, Flap and flutter, with your butter, On our campus evermore ? One of our bright Juniors was displaying her skill in logic, thus: Nothing is better than the Seniors. The Juniors are better than nothing, .'., the Juniors are better than the Seniors. But while she was amusing her friends, her lesson plans were being neglected. But she easily satisfied her own and other's minds. Nothing is more important than lesson plans. Joshing is more important than nothing, .*., Joshing is more important than lesson plans. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN McCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS 4 GAPS Grand View Block Holly Street gASTON THE Art Jeweler Variety ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS gt; Chatelaine Bags We have the best and largest as­sortment in the city; also, a very big stock of Ladies' Purses. We can suit you in both price and quality. Don't fail to see our stock of Brushes, Hand Glasses, Perfumes, Fancy Toilet Soaps, Etc. «w gt;wi«*T CHRISTMAS GOODIES That make the mouth water with visions of a table laden with a brown and toothsome turkey, with cranberry sauce and white, crisp sprays of celery; pies made from our delicious mince meat or canned fruits, plum pudding, stuffed dates, layer figs, cluster raisins, nuts, imported cheese, exquisite coffee, and a choice after dinner cigar. Let us fill your order. We have the choicest Holiday Groceries. IRELAND PANCOAST Telephone 601 Holly and J? Streets ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS J.N. SELBY CO. SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOKS, STATIONERY Headquarters for HOME LIBRARY BOOKS and Art Goods PHONE 1784 1244 HOLLY Street HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices Telephone 1155 - - - - 1355 Elk Street PRINTING Engraved Cards Calendars Advertising Novelties OFFICE STATIONERY That is Strictly Up-to-Date EDSON IRISH 1311 Railroad Avenue BELLINGHAM BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FREE READING ROOM Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., and from 7 to 10 p. M. MRS. C. T. Canfield, Secy. Mrs. E. W. Purdy, Pres't. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PIANOs Larson's Music Store D. J. McARTHUR, Notary Public H.D. McARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK S T R E ET WHATCOM SHERMAN'S 110 HOLLY ST. W. PHONE 1204 Complete line LATEST BOOKS, ART NOVELTIES, c, for the HOLIDAYS. 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AUG. WILSON, Prop. Residence, 2404 F street, Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATEMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER Real Estate, General Insurance, Loans ROEHL BLOCK Telephone ion WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET PELL MARZ, PROPS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb, SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . Whatcom, Wash THE PRINCIPAL BARBER SHOP Orand View Block THE LIGHTHOUSE BARBER SHOP PARNUNQ BROS., Props. HOT AND COLD BATHS HOLLY STREET EAST WHATCOM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO MARKETS NOLTE BROS. zosX Holly St- Bast 80s Holly St. West Phone 861 Phone 981 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR ALL We have one of the finest and best selected stocks of WATCHES, JEWELRY AND NOVELTIES In Whatcom, and can save you money. It will pay you to give us a call KI^INB BROS., M'Pg Jewelers and Opticians 124 Holly Street East, Whatcom, and 1108 Harris Avenue, Fairhaven PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED MEATS UDNESS A ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 PHONE 1203 1215 R. R. AVE. J. C. PARKER BINDING AND PRINTING Work Carefnlly Done Prices Right Record, Journal, Ledger, Time Books, Shingle Mill Blanks on Hand. Whatcom County Directory on Sale Here WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. Bellingham Bay Grocery Co. Incorporated Just Received a Large Shipment of Raisins, Currants, Citron, Mince Meat, Nuts and Candy for the Holiday Trade Special Attention and Wholesale Prices Given Churches for Christmas Entertainments TELEPHONE 821 112B-1131 ELK ST. WHATCOM CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES Rich Imported Vases, Atom­izers, Military Brushes, Real Ebony Goods, Fine Purses and Leather Goods, Roger Gal-lett's Perfumes HUYLER'S AND LOWNEY'S CANDIES Don't Fail to See Our Elegant Display DeCHAMPLAIN GRAHAM Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. THE OWL PHARMACY A. G. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1345 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' FINE SHOES IN THE CITY G. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY STREET WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SALTED PEANUTS ALWAYS FRESH 20C. PER LB. We Handle FANCY CHEESE in Jars—JAMS, JELLIES, WAFERS, Sweet and Plain Lateness and Up-to-Dateness WILSON, NOBLES BARR TELEPHONE 881 120 HOLLY ST., EAST The McDOUGALL-GAGE CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's | Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings FISCHER BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. TONTINE CONTRACTS Are paid the same as Life In­surance, but you do not have to die to realize on them CALL ON DELL COOPER 124 Holly Street, East Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Diamonds Watches Jewelry Cut Glass Don't Wait Until its Time To Cut The Christ­mas Trees Before You Buy Your Xmas Present First Come First Choice Jewelry Sterling Ebony Souveniers Birthday Rings "Our stock is yours to see and examine freely without in­curring any obligation to purchase." Is our Optical Department we will examine your eyes and fried the leases for yon tile same day. BEREN5' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 104 E. Holly St., Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- ON TOP WITH A FULL LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS FOR THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON Toys, Games, Books, Etc. Pretty pieces of Chinaware, Chairs, Rockers, Dressing Tables Chevals, Desks, Bookcases, Rugs, Curtains, Table Covers, Etc. We have a Splendid Assort­ment for your Chosing ... B. B. FURNITURE CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 December ---------- Christmas Gifts for Gentlemen We are showing a great display of useful and suit­able gifts for Gentlemen. We would suggest any of the following articles: Housecoats - - $4 to $12 Dressing Gowns and Bath Robes - $5 to $10 Silk Mufflers - - 75c. to $2.50 Silk Umbrellas - $2 to $10 Gloves of the best makes $1 to $3 Linen and Silk Initial Handkerchiefs Suspenders, also Sterling Silver Buckles - 75c. to $3 Pajamas - - $2.50 to $4 Canes - - - $1.50 to $5 Dress Suit Cases - $5 to $12 Hand Bags - - $1.50 to $10 Trunks, Etc. We are the only House in town showing HIGH-GRADE NECKWEAR m REDTRONT WHATCOMPPPPP
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Show more1902_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER r lt; £W£V ' 1 • -m\i •!==» ££* plavch, 1902 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [i] ---------- ^•^••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••' t "MORSE PROBABLY KEEPS IT" • PHONE, OFFICE 241 PHONE. STORE 2B1 Morse Hardware Co. Columbia, Tribune, | Rambler and rion= | arch Bicycles • | GYMNASIUM SUPPLIES AND | SPORTING GOODS • • : | Sell em low, send and get more • J033 AND 1039 ELK STREET • • W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAA GR06ERIES When Goods or Prices are not Satisfactory, Please Return Same and Money will be Refunded Byron Grocery Co. 114 West Holly Street - Telephone stooi • • WWW W W W W W W W W W W W WW W W W www ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS :::• m n i i T n o 11 n r* ?::: :«?5 1111 7~l 1*1 I n . M l i n i iii •••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• •••••••• •••••••••••••••••••• WANT ft SNAP •• — I N — :: •• Normal Hill Property? |j LYSLE'S ACRE TRACTS Best paying investment on Bellingham Bay. One minute hills to climb to reach school. Near street car line. Give Your Children Normal !:•• Advantages, •••• •••• ;••• and at the same time make your :••• own rent. Rooms are always in :••••••• demand. Why not rent them ? :•»•:••:••: Several Students •••••••• :::: could build a cottage and save ;•• their rent, as they could al- :••• ways sell it for more than it ••• cost them. •••••••••••• •••••••••••• *"!! walk from Normal School. No s::: No more Tracts to be put on •:•:• ;•:*;•*:••»:••»: at this rp rice •••:•••:•••:•••: :::: $250 PER ACRE-IO LOTS :::: 'ill •••• ::j2 $250 PER ACRE-IO LOTS 8::: :::: •s:: •••• •••••••••••• Better investigate at once. Only a few left. This property "*! will bear the keenest inves­tigation. •••• CAMPBELL, ••• ::: Red Front Block, Whatcom, Wash. •••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a r t ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS •!^^-^^^W^W^s5S§:W3BP,si*'»8P^S^ I CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. J. LARSON, Prop. | BOARDING, FEED AND SALE STABLES, WOOD AND COAL | K GORNBY AND H A C K S AT ALL, HOURS. |fe EXPRESS AND DRAY IN© | 13S1 ELK ST. PHONE 701 MUNROTBSL^ HARDWARE, TINNING ^ AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work Long Bros. Hardware 218 WEST HOLLY STREET Crescent Bicycles, Lawn Tennis Supplies and Sporting Goods FARM. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS Universal Steel Ranges and Stoves 1 KEEN KUTTER KUTLERY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 1094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Speelnltles: Diseases of the Hye, Bar, Hose sad Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Will visit patients at their homes. WHATCOM, WASH DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 OMloe Telephone 281 *?esidenoo Telephone 283 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: n to 12 a. m. and 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK, cor Elk and Holly. WHATCOM, WASH* DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 47a W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK. ROOMS 16 lt; 17. PHONE 17J3 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Bed Front Building- WHATCOM DR. FRANK J. VAN KIRK Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT RED FRONT BLOCK WHATCOM DR. I. W. POWGLL Osteopathic Physician and Surgeoii Office, Slade Building Phone 554 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [v] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9. 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block Residence Phone 1223 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 785 DR. O. C. GILBERT DENTIST Oor. Dock and Holly - WHATCOM, WASH. D R . G. B. R O S T ER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block Telephone 784 CONSULTATION FRKS JACOB DOLL S T E 0 B R SONS DAVIS SONS EBERSOL VICTORIA GJKAND LEADER AVON PIANOS We Buy by the Car Load WILSON A BRIGGS MUSIG CO. WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS @M3iai3JSll!MSMaEJS13Mai3MailJ3M3MSMfS(S/§SMMSE(a® The Finest Lots IN THE CITY GEO. A. JENKINS' ADDITION TO WHATCOM This property adjoins the NORMAL SCHOOL GROUNDS on the west and is without any excep­tion the finest property in that part of the city. Special Inducements to those wishing to Build LOTS FROM $200 TO $400 Call on or address GEO. A. JENKINS 414 HIGH ST. LOTHROP BROS. Artists in Photography ELEGANT DESIGNS IN MOUNTINGS Everything New and up-to-date in the Photographic Line PHONE 2453 Reveille Building, Dock Street WHATCOM E THE " BAOK 6F WHATOM L. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED UQHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER * THE LEADER Millinery We're making an exhibit of Milli­nery Masterpieces, which in point of beauty, variety and low prices, exceeds anything- ever shown in Whatcom. Gorgeous creations, and fascinating styles from the cleverest Eastern Designers, are here. Magnificent Pattern Hats up to $25 An elegant assortment of clever, nobby styles in Trimmed Hats a t . . .$3.50 to $6.00 Spring Felt Fedoras at 98c. to $2.50 Ladles' Tailored Suits and Skirts We've never displayed such a great variety of charming, ele­gant styles as now. Superb, Tailored Suits up to $35-oo Silk Skirts, rich styles up to 30.00 A splendidly tailored Suit of all-wool Ven­etian, Eton Waist, with flounce, skirt with graduated flounce $10.00 Beautiful assortment of fine Silk Skirts at $10.00 DRESS FABRICS A beautiful showing in Foulard Silks Wash Fabrics Woolen Fabrics THE LEADER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [viii] ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS Greetings From the Philippines, Robert B. Vaile 3 The Inter-Society Contest 8 Athletics 10 Exchanges 11 Editorial 12 Just "Study (A Poem)... 13 Y. W. C. A. Notes 14 The Lad Who Didn't Dare 15 A True Story 11 General Items 20 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MTSfi LAUREL HARPER Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Biological Sciences MISS GRACE S. BURT, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades- MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian MRS. ADA B. CLOTHIER, Assistant Librarian MISS NELLIE A. COOPER, Secretary to the Principal P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU CAN DO BETTER AT THE FAIR Whatcom's Department Store The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Suits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up=to-date Shoe Stocks in the State. The cost of living is some­what reduced when ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH, 1902 GREETING FROM THE PHILIPPINES ROBERT B. VAILE VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, December 31, 1901. To the students of the Whatcom Normal School: This word of greeting from a land of novel and significant experiences. If I can possibly add some trifle to your pleasure and interest by telling you about some of the actual scenes about me I shall be very happy. What would you think of a land in which a muchacho, or boy servant, is prone to lose the old tooth brush which I use to "whiten" my shoes and as a substitute uses my good one without saying anything to me? And that is only a sample. In my one room in the best house in the village I have now what I like to call "all the comforts of home" but I am quite sure they would not have seemed so a half a year ago. They include a table, two chairs of the kind peculiar to this country, a native bed­stead, with woven ratten springs and a straw mat mattress, my trunk, and four boxes of food supplies, books, and school materials. Now that I have become accustomed to seeing little lizards run over everything and to having ants and bugs of various sorts present always, I am really quite comfortable. I had expected to find it necessary to sleep under mosquito bar, as a precaution against malaria, but I have not been troubled in the least in that direction. I make it a point to gt; drink nothing but boiled water, however. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger In the school house, which is built of brick, with a thatched roof, there are two rooms, each about twenty feet square. One is for boys and the other is occupied by the girls. For furniture there are two chairs, three long benches with desks attached, and about six plain benches in both rooms. The United States government has provided a chart, fifty slates and primers thus far but I am expect­ing a complete supply of books shortly. School begins at eight o'clock in the morn­ing and lasts until eleven. In the afternoon it is in session from three until five o'clock. The native teachers keep their respective rolls but I have called them often enough to learn the names of the larger part of my pupils. As a sample let me give you some names I had to learn: Feliz Buenfe, Venancio Tarbelon, Ulefonso Talingdon, Gregoriaa Zzpztz, and Pablo Garcia. Among the girls are Carmen Buenfe, Encarnacion Ascensio and Rufina Eduarte. Perhaps six of all the pupils wear shoes, or rather slippers, since they have no heels, and every one of the girls has her hair done up in a knot. Practically all of the children are pure Filipino and con­sequently they understand very little Spanish. They are all of a deep copper color and have jet black hair. In their play they are similar t o other children, except that they are .perhaps a little more "childlike" in their customs. They seem to have a national game, called "San Pedro." It somewhat resembles " t a g " and almost everyone plays it, for even the young men get out in the streets on moonlight nights to indulge in it. For plans and methods one must naturally depend almost altogether upon his own ingenuity to adapt the crude means which are at hand to the peculiar problem which is "to be solved. There are no books on methods t o help one very much, there are no observa­tion reports to hand in of to read, save t h at ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 the division superintendent is supposed to visit every school as often as he can and I notice that blank books have been sent out for a full report upon each individual teacher's success for the general superintendent. It is so very hard to know how much to expect of one's self and it is difficult to know how much to attempt and how best to accomplish that. By the time that these points have been worked out it would seem as if the need for the results may almost have disappeared, since the beginning will have been made and the remainder of the task will be compara­tively simple. Then there is the problem of how much one can well go against the long established customs of the people. For example, the natives dearly love a holiday of any sort and they take them at every oppor­tunity. They call them fiestas, and practically all of them are church days also. All Saints* Day, on November first was one, and January-sixth will be, or rather was, another, since it celebrated the visit of the Magi to the infant Christ. The most that they seem to do on these fiestas is to go to church in the morning and then give up the day to idleness. I t seems that it has been the custom to gt; give a vacation in the schools of but two months out of the year. One from July fifteenth to August fifteenth, when the rice was being transplanted, and the other from November fifteenth when the rice was har­vested. The attendance in the schools in my province fell off so much this year that two of us were granted leave to begin our vaca­tion December first and it will last until January seventh. It was explained to me that the children made by far the best workmen in the rice fields when the crop was being harvested and when I came to see the methods that are used I could easily see why that was. You know rice must be planted on land which is under ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger water and consequently ditches and embank­ments are made which divide the rice fields into little plots about twenty or thirty feet square which are on different levels so that the water that is led into them runs from one to another and so on. It seems that the rice shoots are transplanted into these fields while water is standing upon them but I have not watched that part of the process. When the rice is about ripe it appears from a distance to be very much like a field of wheat since the stalks are about three feet high and they have a straw color with a head a little similar to that of wheat. When it comes time to cut it, those who go out to reap it each carry a little knife, like a chopping knife in form which is set into a wooden handle about the size and shape of a cigar at right angles to its plane. The blade then comes between the first and second fingers and with it they cut every stalk separately. When they have a handful they tie a piece of grass around the bunch and these are stored away until they are thrashed in a sort of a mortar as they are needed. When I started out on my tour of my province I first set out on foot for the nearest town in which there is an American teacher, Tayum. The road is very good now since it has not rained for a couple of weeks but there is never any danger of its being cut up by wagons since almost all the hauling is done by means of sledges drawn by Austra­lian cows or by carrabac. Carrabac, or water buffalo, are large animals of the buffalo family and their peculiar character­istic is that it is absolutely necessary that they get into water which will cover them once every six or eight hours. They are guided by a rope tied through the nostrils and it is no uncommon sight to see a little boy riding on one of the largest as a driver. About a mile from my town I had to cross ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger T the Abra river and since I had no horse with me the ferry man came across with one of the smaller rafts, made of about six or eight lengths of bamboo, each about four inches in diameter, to take me over. It was a walk of about an hour and three-quarters to ray destination for that day, I visited both sessions of the school there. The following day I spent in going to Bucay, another town which is about six miles north of Tayum, and three days later I was in Bangued, the capital of Abra Province. Pidigan is about two miles south of there and I spent part of one day in the school there. Then I took a raft down the Abra river for Yigan in com­pany with the teacher in Tayum, and I spent most of my vacation there. In fact I am writing this from the office of the Division Superintendent of schools of this district. Yigan is the most important city north of Manila. There are four troops of the Third United States Cavalry stationed here and they have their band with them. Conse­quently we hear a short concert every after­noon at guard mount, the ceremony of in­specting the appearance and the guns of the soldiers who are to stand guard around their quarters the next twenty-four hours. Nearly every evening there is a concert on the plaza, also. * * * * * * * * Our long vacation begins on the first of March and during the three months that we have then, our headquarters will be Manila. I wish that I could wish you a pleasant vaca­tion then also, providing you still want one. I do bid you god-speed in your search after knowledge and plenty of good cheer along with the hard part of it. If you do not get this message I would be very glad if you would let me know about it, especially if it does not suit you. Very sincerely yours, ROBERT B. YAILE. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE INTER-SOCIETY CONTESTS These contests originated last 3Tear, and were successful in their aim to cultivate society spirit. This year the contests have been arranged in a similar manner. The questions for debate are chosen by a faculty committee. On March 28, occurs the preliminary debating contests, when the Chilic-Utopian and the Alcott-Aurora debates take place. The winner of the former will debate with the Philomathian representative on May 9, and the winner of that debate will debate com­mencement week. The winner of the Alcott- Aurora debate will debate with the Kulshan representative on May 9, and the survivor of this will contest with the above mentioned survivor during commencement week. The debaters this year are the following: Mae Knox, Utopian; Alicenia Engle, Chilic; Mrs. Anna Temple, Aurora; Gertrude Qualey, Alcott; Glen Metsker, Philomathian; Belle Williams, Kulshan. The questions for the debating contest this year have been arranged as follows: Preliminary debate, March 28. Resolved, That the British Empire is superior to the United States from a com­mercial standpoint. Semi-final debate, May 9. Resolved, That the United States is superior to the British Empire from a military standpoint. Final debate, commencement week. Resolved, That the United States is a .greater world factor than the British Empire. The societies were represented in debate last year by the following: Utopian, Gertrude Bell; Chilic, Minnie Penfield; Alcott, Mae Williams; Aurora, Emma Gruber; Kulshan, Mary Bird; Philomathian, Thomas Korstad. The questions were: March 29-^-Resolved, That the recent ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger annexation of territory by the United States; is consistent with the underlying principles of our government. Kulshan and Philoma-thian, affirmative; Utopian and Alcott negative. The affirmatives won. May 10—Resolved, That the Chinese ought to be admitted to American citizenship on equal conditions with other races. Kul­shan and Aurora, Affirmative; Chilic and Philomathian, negative. Chilic and Aurora won. June 10—Resolved, That the further ex­tension of the jurisdiction of the U. S. over alien peoples will best further the interests of humanity and civilization. Affirmative, Chilic • negative, Aurora. This final was decided in favor of the Aurora's representative. The preliminary declamatory contests take place April 4. The society represetatives are: Kulshan, Anna Egge; Alcott, Nellie Berg; Utopian, Cassie Gilford; Aurora, Nellie Jones; Chilic, Minnie Sapp; Philomathian, Ernest O'Loughlin. Two will be chosen from this preliminary to contest commencement week, The representatives last year were: Kulshan, Grace Willey; Alcott, Clara Tarte; Chilic, Lulu Robinson; Philomathian, Olaf Webb; Utopian Cassie Gifford; Aurora, Alice Kellog, The preliminary contest was won by the Chilic and Alcott, and the final by the Alcott. The preliminary oratorical contest is dated April 18. The participants will be: Aurora, Josephine Snyder; Alcott, Myrtle Alexander; Chilic, Laura Sweet; Kulshan, Mary Bird; Utopian, Eudora Oliver; Philomathian, Thomas Slattery. The orators last year were: Aurora, Maud Drake; Alcott, Sadie Lewellyn; Chilic, Clarice Witter; Kulshan, Allie Mulr doon; Utopian, Carrie Wilmore; Philoma­thian, H. C. Bowman. The preliminary was won by Utopian and Alcott, and the final by the Utopian. The contest this year will be interesting. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger and exciting, for the contestants are seem­ingly strong in their respective parts. There will be the usual breathless suspense while the judges decide, and the usual im­patience while the chairman takes five minutes to announce the decision. The winners will be congratulated and the others will feel forsaken, but none should feel that the occasion is a matter of life or death. Of course when defeated say the judges are at fault. ATHLETICS Since the new gymnasium has been com­pleted. Physical Culture has resumed its rightful importance in the school curriculum. Each student is compelled to take at least two hours of Physical Culture per week, and the majority take more than that. Numerous girls' basket-ball teams have been organized, principally class teams. The Senior team is as anxious to carry off all honors as are the Juniors and under-class teams. All Junior basket-ball players belong to the "Tyee Club," and the majority of them are "Tyees" indeed, with an average height of 5 ft. 6 inches, and an average weight of 145 pounds. The President of the Junior Class is also President of the "Tyee Club." Friday evening, February 21 the Juniors and Seniors played a match game in the new gymnasium. The game was called at 8:30 by Mr. Henry C. White, referee. Both sides played hard, guards and throwers being well matched. At the close of the second half, neither side had yet made a basket, so a five-minute continuance was agreed upon. Even the Juniors were secretly glad when Miss Iffland threw a basket, for that ended the game. Miss Huntoon, as center, played exceptionally well. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 LINE-UP SENIORS JUNIORS Blanche Charon \ » . . _ . „ . . .( Belle Williams Jennie Inland / FORWARDS |V e r a M e i g o rd Grace Huntoon, Capt, CENTERS Lou Doubler Jessie Lawrence \ r»«»-DT»o---• /Emma Gruber Alciena Engle / ^ARDS |M a r y B i rd Miss Burt UMPIRES Miss Harper The boys have organized an athletic club with the following officers: Pres., Etizo Loop; Yice-Pres., Ben Novies; Sec'y and Treas., David Eason. Besides their regular physical culture work; they play basket-ball and practice for field day. Their track team will undoubtedly win its share .of glory when they meet the Whatcom High School on field day. Dr. Bowman is their coacher and director, and it is a pleasure to notice the interest and enthusiasm he has excited. EXCHANGES THE MESSENGER acknowledges the following ex­changes: High School Bell, San Jose, Cal. The Lake Breeze, Sheboygan, Wis. The Quidest, Kearney, Neb. The Pruderie, Walla Walla, Wash. ' The High School Voice.-Sunbury, Pa. Ye Records, P., S. U., Tacoma, Wash. The Spinster, Portland, Or. The Wa-Wa, Port Townsend, Wash. The Red and Black, Reading, Pa. The Comet, Reno, Nev. The Evergreen, Pullman, Wash. The Normal Outlook, Ellensburgh, Wash- The Kilikilik, Tiffin, O. The Kodak, Everett, Wash. The High School Echo, Puyallup, Wash. The Argonant, Moscow, Ida. Normal Pennant, San Jose, Cal. Hi School Review, Olympia, Wash. The Academy Journal, Norwich, Conn. The Pingrey Record, Elizabeth, N. J. The Normal Record, Chico, Cal. The Pythian, Kalamazoo, Mich. The MESSENGER evidently now stands in full favor with the "Pennant" since it has added the exchange column, for that is the Pennant's pet suggestion to all. papers lacking that essential. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ^NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of T H E S T A T E NORMAL SCHOOL* WHATCOM, WASH. EDITORIAL. STAFF. MARY G. BIRD, '03 Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS HATTIB E PRATT, '02) T , f • _ , __ BDITB CHURCH, 'oa / ' Mterary HELEN WHITNEY, '05 gt; T.~^I MINNIE B. PBNFIELD, '03 Exchange K. GRCBER, '03 Club Notes EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. TERMS: TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Nor mal School. All business matter to the Business Managers Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Whatcom Postoffice as second class matter. VOL. III. MARCH, 1902 No. 2 Mr. Robert B. Vaile, formerly of our faculty but now teaching in the Philippines, sent a highly interesting and enjoyable letter to the students recently. The next number of the MESSENGER will be under the management of the Junior class. It will be a very modest Junior Annual, for it is the first of its kind to be published here. Whether it will be a success or a failure depends upon the support it receives from students and friends of the school. It will contain engravings of the Senior class, Junior class, Faculty, Basket-ball teams. Track team, campus views, and perhaps many more groups not yet decided upon. There will be original verses and short stories, some of them illustrated by our student artists, and of course there will be jokes at the expense of our dear Seniors. Regular subscribers to THE MESSENGER will receive a paper-bound copy, and non- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 subscribers may purchase the annual in either paper or board covers. Alumni and former students will now have ample opportunity to show their apprecia­tion of Whatcom Normal and its student enterprises, and they are urged to make the most of that opportunity. JUST STUDY The shades of night were falling fast As up old Garden street there passed A youth who held in hands so nice A banner with this strange advice; Just "Study." His brow was sad; his eye beneath Bright glittered as be gnashed his teeth, But, like a distant school-bell, rung The accents of his well-known tongue,— 1*11 "Study." In happy homes he saw a sight,— 'Twas Normal students, young and bright. Above their books the fierce light shone. Then from his lips escaped a groan, "They Study." "Don't try to pass," an old man said, "Hard study's apt to hurt your head And ruin too your eyes so wide" But loud that boy again replied, "Must Study." "O, stay" his sweetheart said, "and rest Your curly head upon this breast." A tear stood in his pale blue eye, But still he muttered with a sigh,— •"Taint Study." "Beware the fir tree's falling branch! Beware some ruffian's might, perchance !" Thus quoth the workmen through good-will. A voice replied, far up the hill, "And Study." Next morning, starting up the hill, The students heard a cry so shrill;— Though all the world seemed peaceful there, This wail came through the startled air,— "Le'me Study." They flocked to school without a sound, And, leaning 'gainst the door, they found The Youth still grasping as a vise That banner with its strange advice, Just "Study." MORAL There in the twilight, cold and gray, Lifeless but beautiful he lay. While from the crowd now drawing near A murmur came, with many a tear,— "Too much Study." H. W. '05. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 The formal Messenger Y. w. C. A. "The *Y. W. C. A.' will hold i t s regular -weekly meeting in Assembly hall this noon a t 12:30," is a regular announcement in chapel every Tuesday morning. The frequent •repetition of the above has become a. standing joke among the students;, but, when they attend these often heralded meetings, they find it no joke, but deep and.solemn earnest. These devotional meetings are full of spirit­uality. The members are growing in ability to express themselves and to take active part in the meetings. Several particularly strong meetings have been held. Among these was one led by Miss Beryl Shahan. On this occa­sion Miss Frances Hays gave an interesting talk on "ServingOthers." The words spoken by Miss Hays in her usual forcible, sincere and wholesome manner were reviving and strengthening. Another particularly beneficial meeting was led by Mrs. Anna Temple. At this meet­ing Miss Mittie U. Myers gave Some very excellent thoughts on "Being and Doing" as-laid down in the "Golden Rule." Her words, though brief, gave a new insight into that best of all rule, and a new impetus toward its enactment. The Y. W. C. A. is still projecting furnish­ing a room. The necessity of furnishing a rest-room is removed since the small room adjoining Miss Hay's room is now devoted to t h a t purpose. But the association feels the need of a home, a room of its own, a room for its meetings and the like. This is a necessity. Dr. Mathes has offered a room in the annex which when furnished will be an ideal spot for the work of this organization,. a place where the downcast and lonely students may be refreshed by Christian fellowship. The matter of finishing and fur­nishing this room is now confronting the association. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Definite ways and means have not yet been decided upon but any and all contributions will be gladly received. THE LAD WHO DIDN'T DARE Once upon a time among the students of a large and flourishing educational Institu­tion, there was a young Lad, handsome and very popular. Altho endowed with a large bit of cheek, alas! he feared the members of the faculty, and especially regarded the Wonderful Woman with awe and trembling. He dared not even claim the right to his own cognomen should she dispute it. But things were not thus with the Lad Who Didn't Dare when the girls of the institution were concerned. So this gifted lad, besieged on all sides by his fair friends, arranged and organized a social hop, to be enjoyed by said fair maids and "brothers." The auspicious eve arrived, the Lad Who Didn't Dare donned his happy attire and waited patiently for that hour to arrive when he should journey up to a certain dormitory and escort the usual small bunch of eleven girls to the party. The hour had nearly arrived when his father, the senior member of the firm "Father and Son," came in with a package which must go to the home of the Wonderful Woman. The Lad Who Didn't Dare groaned in spirit, but the path of duty lay clear and straight before him. He set out to climb the hill. Eventually, meek in spirit and meeker still in appearance, he presented himself at the door, when, horror of horrors!. The Wonderful Woman herself answered the ring. She cordially in­vited him in, and the Lad Who Didn't Dare looked sick but followed on. "Now I can show you all those pictures I've promised you should see," quoth The Wonderful Woman. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger The Lad Who Didn't Dare could already see a picture of eleven wrathy maids adorned for the party but waiting for the knight, yet he faintly answered, "Be delighted." The pictures were interesting, the hostess charming, and The Lad Who Didn't Dare,— desperate. The clock said half-past eight, and the expression on the Lad's face indicated murderous intent. As nine o'clock drew on, this impression deepened. When the hands of the clock had crawled to nine-fifteen, a respite seemed forthcoming, but the Wonder* ful Woman suggested that they call upon the Dear Little Man, who was ill. The Lad Who Didn't Dare thought now he would humbly confess that he had another engagement but the, Wonderful Woman chatted on unceasingly while her guest counted the cold chills journeying up and down his spine. For the fiftieth time he gave a furtive glance at his watch, and saw to his horror that it was then nine-fifty. And those girls! His condition was growing serious. But The Wonderful Woman suggested that they return to her home and look at more pictures! They reclimbed the hill, the one­sided conversation continuing, and the Lad plunged in deep meditation. His courage arose with the ascent of the hill. Great drops of cold dampness started from his brow while he faintly whispered, "I—I—have —an—an—engagement." The Wonderful Woman looked very much surprised, and asked regretfully, "Why L , have I been keeping you ?" "No—m'm—not at all.—Have had a de­lightful evening. Good-night." The next moment the Natives along that street were startled by the dashing of a hat-less, hair-flying apparition down the hill. It dashed on to the Dormitory where it was curtly informed by the landlady that the eleven girls had gone with a young gentleman. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 Didn't Dare said something under his breath and left. But things turned out all right, for his rubbers and umbrella were seen in the Dormitory hall the following Sunday. All's well that ends swell. Here endeththe first lesson. But did the Wonderful Woman know about the party ? A TRUE STORY Perhaps my readers remember that the Seniors were to have had a candy sale at the jollification in honor of the arrival of our 300th student. Necessarily many Seniors must have had to eat the candy they made as they were ordered to make it and they did not know the reception was postponed. What an affliction it must have been to them! They have my sincere sympathy. Although I am not a Senior, still I have had some experience with Senior-made candy. At our boarding house our special Senior startled us with the remark that she must make some candy for the sale. We gasped, but as her manner was calm and she did not appear as if she thought her­self unequal to the task, we began to gain courage. Seniors are always so superior. When I recovered my breath she was say­ing in that decided tone of hers, "Yes, I will ask if I can use the stove. I will use only three sticks of wood and surely she will not object. You know I make very good taffy." No, we did not know from experience; but we knew she could do anything if she tried. We were sure of that. "But will you dare ask her ? (Our landlady.) She might not like you to use the stove." Our Senior glanced at the questioner in surprise. "Of course I will ask her and I am sure she will not object! And now, girls," she con- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger tinued, looking pleadingly a t the two youngest and most unsophisticated maidens of whom it is needless to say I was one, "You will go-down town and get five cents worth of red sugar and a bottle of Rose Extract, won't you ? I really must have them both." We glanced at each other despairingly but as "our Senior," is really quite busy we decided to do as she requested. This conversation took place at noon, and right after school we two set off. We trudged down the street each muttering the name of her particular article. Mine was sugar, and my comrade-in-distress kept faithfully repeat­ing the words, "Rose Extract, Rose Extract." It was not long until we reached a drug store. "I think she said we could get red sugar at a drug store," I said timidly. "Yes I know she did, I will ask," returned my friend. "Good-evening, have you any red sugar? "Why-er" said the clerk, "I believe —I really think you can get that at a grocery store." "0,—thank you. "Say we are geese! What did we go there for?" she asked as she retured to me and we started on. "I really do not know. Perhaps we ought to have known better. Well let's try a grocery store." We went to a grocery store and then to another and another and another until we had made the rounds. Then we tried the candy stores, all with the same success. When we would meekly ask for red sugar the clerks would look at us for a moment as if they doubted our sanity and then would say:" 1 'Red sugar ? No—we don't keep red sugar. " At last we tried the bakeries and at the second one we found thelong-looked-for, "five cents worth of red sugar, please." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 "Now for the Rose Extract," but why diden't we look for it when we were hunting for the sugar ? We might have had it. How foolish we are!" I said: "Yes, why didn't we? We must learn to look before we leap. Now let me see, let's try the grocery stores first, this time," said my friend in a very business-like tone. And then began the same process as we had experienced with the sugar. The only difference was that the grocers were sure they had it until they looked. Store after store we entered and meekly in­quired if they kept, "Rose Extract." "Yes, ma'am," they were sure to reply and then began a search of about ten minutes in which all the clerks were finally enlisted. It •ended unsuccessfully. "No, ma'am we haven't any Rose Extract T)ut we have some fine pine-apple, strawberry, wintergreen, vanilla—" Then we fled followed by the names of more extracts. Alas it was "Rose" or nothing. At last in despiration we thought we would again t ry a drug store but not the one •we had first tried. We asked the clerk if he liad any Rose Extract. "Yes, white rose,—a very fine perfumery." But we don't want perfumery we want it for flavoring." "Attar of Rose is five cents a drop," he quietly informed us. "Is 'Attar,' used for flavoring candy?" coldly inquired my friend. "0, do you want it to flavor candy? Here is some rose water—might do—but if you put i t in whilecandy is hot there will be no taste." "Then we don't want any, for of course you put it in while candy is hot. I guess you gt;don't keep it," we said as we retreated. When we reached open air we took a deep breath, looked at each other—and—laughed. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 20 ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger I t really was getting very funny. "Where shall we go now ?" Opposite was a tea store and into it we went, we realty were desperate. Yes, they had extracts—but no rose. Then we tried another tea store and it is hard to believe,—but we really found it at last. You never saw two such overjoyed girls. We clasped our precious purchases tightly and started for home. "I suppose she will only laugh when we tell her—but—" "I don't care if she laughs but if she says we might have got some other extract as well as not I will never forgive her." "That is just what I was going to say when 3'ou interrupted," said my partner. When we reached home however "our Senior" was very grateful and sympathetic, so we felt ourselves repaid. Her smile would repay any one for even such an awful ex­perience as ours. L. C. L. '04. GENERAL ITEMS Miss Cecila Ztegwied is teaching in Skagit County. Miss Clara Downey has returned from her trip to Europe and is again at school. Miss Gertrude Qualey, who was here last year, is again attending school. Miss Lena Cartens, of the Junior class, has left school, and intends to leave soon for the South. Miss Clara Ellen Tarte, one of our form students, was a recent Normal visitor. Miss Evelyn Staight has been compelled to leave school on account of illness. Mr. Clinton Stearns, a student during '99-'oo, visited the school and attended the reception January 17. Miss Gertrude Smith has returned to school after a short siege with a broken ankle. In addition to the regular work in physics, considerable has been done by Prof. Eply and interested students in the making of simple apparatus for demonstration pur­poses. Twe wheatstone bridges were made which gave even more accurate results than the regular commercial bridges. A- telephone transmitter was also constructed which works very well. Other articles made are a. barometer, microphone, and sonometer. The simplicity of these seems to appeal to the average student more than does the elaborate labratory apparatus. ..;'"• iEriday evening, January 17, the students held ar ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 21 ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 reception and jollification in the new gymnasium in honor of the school's reaching the 300 limit in enroll­ment. Miss Rose Rhodes, of the three hundredth student, was made very important during the evening. The bon-fire on the hill was lighted by her. Games and contests served as entertainment, and the energetic Y. W. C. A. girls served refreshments for a nominal sum. Prof. Morse, Miss Galliher, and Miss Rowland, teachers from Anacortes, visited our school and attended the reception January 17. To quote Miss Tromanhauser, a beau is something a girl has when she ought to have her latin. The only boy in the German class is at times so lone­some that 'tired nature's sweet restorer" often overtakes him. Then Herr Bowman says: "Er schlaft. Lesen Sie leise." In physics: "Prof. Eply, is the crackling noise we hear when a fire is built the sound of molecules hitting each other?" Miss Pauline Jacobs, '00, visited the school recently She is now one of the city teachers. The children of the primary grades were very much •excited at seeing "an old squaw on the hill" the other noon. The teachers in charge were incredulous and went out to investigate. Behold one of our Tyees wearing her red golf cap ! Miss Maude Woodin and Ethelyn Luce, 'oi, were visitors at the Normal during the early weeks of January. Miss Elsie Comegys, of Snohomish, visited her sister, Miss Eva Comegys, the first week of March, and "observed" several classes. Miss Pauline Klockstead was obliged to leave school on account of ill-health, and is now at her home in Vashon. Miss Garnet Kendall is attending the Normal School .at Alva, Oklahoma. Miss Nina Sutton, whose ill-health compelled her leaving school, is now recuperating at Watonga, Okla. Miss Grace Ring, a former student here, is now at­tending the Los Angeles State Normal, in California. Dr. Axtell, one of Whatcom's prominent physicians, delivered an interesting lecture on "The Circulation of the Blood" to Prof. Romine's physiology class last •semester. The lecture was given in Assembly hall and was well attended by other students who had that period vacant. Miss Carrie Masterson has left school on account of ill-health, and is now at South Bend. At a recent Assembly exercises, Prof. Yoder of the State University delivered a short talk on "Louisa M. Alcott." It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Mr. Martin Korstad, '01, is occupying his spare moments hunting troublesome ghosts that infest his -neighborhood, at Porter, Wash. Miss Clara Norman, 'oo, is at present instructor of art at Kenilworth Hall, a girls' boarding school, Kenilworth, Illinois. Leu Miller has left us. He left at mid-year. We mourn our loss. Who'll plan for and manage our excur­sions an entertainments now ? At Dr. Grant's office, enjoying Xrays.—Mr. Metsker: —"If I should put my head there, what could you see?" Prof. E.—"Nothing." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page 22 ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger Teacher:—"What was the economical value of the discovery of America to Europe ? Brilliant Student:—"The working classes got free passage over and economized that way." Biology Teacher:—What particular science treats of insects alone ? Mr. Webb:—"Mythology." Miss Emma Ratcliff, '01 is teaching at Fir. Miss Emma Whitworth, '01, has just recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia. One Friday evening during the first semester, Prof. Eply took the Physics class to Dr. Grant's office on Elk street, and there they witnessed some very interesting experiments with the Xrays and the electric batteries. Dr. Bowman would like to known what a gentleman is to do when the wind carries his cap away while he is escorting a lady home. It is hardly gallant to leave the lady standing alone in the street, and one is apt to catch cold while without a cap. The annex is at last completed and the Training School occupies it. Former students may easily lose their way in the maze of halls when they return. The former President of the Junior class, William G. Osborn, is now attending Ellensburg Normal. Re­ports say he is homesick and longs for his Whatcom friends. Ellensburg has a valuable addition to the student-body there if she can retain him. Inquisitive Student:—"Well, what is his name?" Busy Student:- "O, I forget,—but he's Coffee's successor and he's from the U. of W."—Inquisitive:—"Then he must be Postum Cereal." The newly elected officers of the Junior class arei Pres., Enzo Loop; Vice-Pres., Harriet Bray; Secy, and Treas., Belle Williams. The Second years have organized. The class officers are: Pres., David Eason; Vice-Pres., Evelyn Kirk-patrick; Secy, and Treas., Alice Jenkins. First Student:—"Say, Miss Myers is 'all write,' 'alright ' "—Second Student:—"Well I should say, but she's 'testy' too.' " Mary had a piece of gum, It was as white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went The gum was sure to go. It followed her to school one day, Which was against the rule, The teacher took the gum away And chewed it after school. The High School Voice is pitched in the right key— "way up in G." (In Algebra) Teacher: "Which are the means of this equation ? Johnny Junior: ' 'The whole thing is mean."—Wa-Wa. There is logic in the Olpympia Hi School Review as to arrangement and material. The Literary Department-is well handled. The serious strain of the Evergreen is appalling. We welcome the Wa-Wa. It possesses an originality of its own. We listen eagerly to the merry peals of the High School Bell. We know the bell is made of good metal. The MESSENGER would be incomplete if this "chest­nut" were not repeated: "Please ma'am," said Hungry Bill, the tramp, as he chewed the bread and mutton, Would you do one more thing fer me and sew some.- pants on this button?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [x] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN MoCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HITS * CSPS -Grand View Block Holly Street It's just like this Better goods for the same money. The same goods for less money. That's how our business grows and keeps growing. If you are not a customer of ours, give us a trial order and see if you don't come again. KORTHAUER CO. Grocers SIO W. HOLLY ST. IBHRH PHONE 2381 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DR. MATHES WILL TELL YOU WE OFFER AS A PRIZE to any girl, a student at the Normal school,, her choice of Kodaks listing at from $8.00 to $12.00. Dr. Mathes will tell you all about it Collins Co. DRUGGISTS AND KODAK FOLKS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xii] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS BpiSM^|fn|@)@i@j@isi@|2IiISISMSISI3ISr[v!ia3M3ISISI@Iil J. N. SELBY CO. SCHOOL S U P P L I E S, BOOKS, STATIONERY Headquarters for HOME LIBRARY and GIFT BOOKS, ART and SPORTING GOODS PHONE 1T84 - 1S44 HOLLY STREET HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels at Reasonable Prices Telephone 1155 - - - - 1255 Elk Street BELLIN6HAM BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., and 7 to 10 P. II. MRS. C. T. CANFIELD, Secy. MRS. E. VV. PUKDY, Pres't. WHEN YOUR GROCERIES ARE DELIVERED You will always find them to be just as ordered and "straight goods" right through. If you send your order by either telephone or mail it will be filled just as satisfactorily, and of good weight, the same as if you ordered in person. Our line of delicacies and fancy groceries is beyond compe­tition in Whatcom for either quality or price. IRELAND PANCOAST TELEPHONE G01 HOLLY AND E STREETS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xiii] ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY Larson's Music S Store D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. M c A R T H U R SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK STREET WHATCOM SHERMAN'S IIO HOLLY ST. W. PHONE 1204 Complete Line Up-to-Date Stationery, National Tablets, Fillers, Etc. CASCADE LAUNDRY DAVIS lt;£ NEVINS, PROPRIBTORS Fifteen Years' Experience We solicit a share of your patronage and guarantee our work to be First Class TELEPHONE 1425 WHATCOM MARYOTT SWIFT 8. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 1160 WHATCOM HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 "The Singer is Best" Needles and Supplies for all Machines. Old Machines Repaired. Machines Sold on Easy Payments. The Singer is the cheapest machine, values considered, of any on earth. OPPOSITE BOTH BLOCK B. A. WMZBON, M'g'r.. TELEPHONE 1114 Teachers, in their preparation for teach* *ing, will do well to in­clude a knowledge ot Business, as taught in?. fe a good Business Col-lege. Oar Course is Practical. Write for terms.. „ .. „ AVG. WILSON, Prop. Residence, 2404 P street, Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xiv] ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY lt;GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATBMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER Real Estate, General Insurance, Loans HOEHL BLOCK Telephone i o n WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET P E L L MARZ, P R O P S. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . - Whatcom, Wash. HI. S N O I CE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER OA.tCI.j5i3SriD B L O CK MEATS ™°«"r" Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO MARKETS NOL.TE BROS. -105% Holly St. Mast 80s Holly St. West Phone 861 Phone 981 ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD T T S B £ 2r Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the rity „ — —-, PHONE 1463 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 F/RST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED lt;UDNESS A ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 PHONE 1203 1215 R. R. AVE. J. C. PARKER BINDING AND PRINTING Work Carefully Done Prices Right Jteeord, Journal, Ledger, Time Books, Shingle Mill Blanks on Hand. Whatcom County Directory on Sale Here VtHATGOM. WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xv] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS Bellinghafli Bay Grocery Co. INCORPORATED: Largest Stock and Lowest Prices on the Bay ALL KINDS OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT TELEPHONE 8X1 112B-1131 ELK ST. ~ ~ WHATCOM It's our Business to Please You We want you to feel at home here. If you want a stamp; to telephone; to see the direc­tory; to meet your friends, or wait for a car, come in. You won't be urged to buy. D E C H A M P L A I N GRAHAM The Owl Pharmacy Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Phone 1481 A. Q. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1345 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. § THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF \ i LADIES FINE SHOES IN THE CITY ©. F\ RAYMOND $ MO BAST HOLLY STREET WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS lji$ iifca^ia ^^ ?i £ Good Things to Eat WE CATER TO THE APPETITE LUNCH GOODS Chicken Fricassee Boneless Chicken Boneless Turkey Chicken Pate Chicken Tamale Pate de Foie Gras Russian Caviar Sardines (20 varieties) Cheese (14 varieties) Fish (28 varieties) Olives Pim-olas Pickles (30 varieties) Lateness and Up-to-Dateness WILSON, NOBLES BARR ??. si TELEPHONE 881 120 HOLLY ST., EAST | * THE GAGE • DODSON CO. 1 SELL Standard Goods p Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, "B Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's ^j I* Gloves, and High Grades of Men's M •J: Furnishings M | FISCHER BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. | PRINTING * THat is Strictly Up-to-Date EDSON (EL IRISH l«Vtl Railroad Avenue ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MODERN PTICS a £• 2T^*^ HAVE the latest approved scientific in- ^ U U struments for accurate Eye-testing. Our g| Optical Department is in charge of a thoroughly scientific Graduate Optician of years' experience. jyi We have successfully fitted over 8,000 pairs of --j glasses in Whatcom and adjoining counties during F| the past eight years. Testimonials furnished. $ I % WE HAVE THE ONLY | LENS GRINDING FACTORY NORTH OF SEATTLE L. L. BERENS, Graduate Optician BERENS JEWELRY ftND OPTlGftb HOUSE | 104 E. Holly St., Whatcom % ^SiSS^ SSu^ SSS^ ^Ii^^ H 5 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xviii] ---------- £E 6ARPETS THE A. B. C. D. o/=" /r Big Carpet Department Here is found everything new and desirable in Carpets, Rugs and all Floor Coverings. Come in and see what a won­derful showing there is. Prices always to make buying easy. B. B. Furniture Co. ^femlifrMfl^^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 March - Page [xix] ---------- A Business Suit If that's what you need, you should inspect our NEW SPRING LINE We are strong on 'em and will SAVE Y00 MONEY Can't be Beat Priced from $10to$18 THE RED FRONT WHATCOM Whatcom's Largest ClothiersPPPPP
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1902_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE SATISFACTORY STORE Your Credit is Good This Store is a branch of Washington's Largest Housefurnishing S
Show more1902_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE SATISFACTORY STORE Your Credit is Good This Store is a branch of Washington's Largest Housefurnishing Store, and we want you to call and get acquainted with OUR METHODS AND PRICES We carry the Best Line of Medium Priced Furniture and Carpets On the Bay. You are surely welcome whether looking or buying STANDARD FURNITURE CO. Railroad Ave. G. J. LISTMAN, Mgr. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS J? I CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE / . / . LARSON, Prop. BOARDING, FEED AND SALE STABLES, WOOD AND COAL G U R N E Y AND H A C K S A T AIsIs HOURS. E X P R E S S AND D R A Y I NO 1321 ELK ST. MIMO, BLftKE HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING *A#Q PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work LONG BROS. Supply House 2ia WEST HOLLY STREET HARDWARE Crescent Bicycles, Lawn Tennis Supplies FARM. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS Universal Steel Ranges and Stoves M KEEN KUTTER KUTLERY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE IOBA CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Speelaltles: Diseases of the Eye, Eav, ftose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Will visit patients at their homes. WHATCOM, WASH. BIRNEY 6\ GOODHEART Rooms I, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 Oftiee Telephone 281 Residensa Telephone 283 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: n to 12 a. m. and 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE) BLOCK, cor Elk and Holly. WHATCOM, WASH. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS 16 A 17. PHONE 1713 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Bed Front Building WHATCOM DR. FRANK J. VAN KIRK Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT RED FRONT BLOCK WHATCOM D*?- I. W. POWGLL Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Office, Slade Building Phone 554 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [v] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block Residence Phone 1223 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 785 DR. O. C. GILBERT DENTIST Oor. Dock and Holly - WHATCOM. WASH. D R . ©. B. R O S T ER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block Telephone 784 CONSULTATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Suvgeon OFFICE ROOMS A AND B, RED FRONT BL'K Telephone 2265 ARTISTIC FRAMING, STATIONERY. PHOTO SUPPLIES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WM [S^MSi^SSMMS5^M^!^M^^! M^!SS^MMS^^ We can show you the very Latest Styles in SOFT AND STIFF HATS Suits and Shirts to Measure I 1 LOTHROP BROS. Artists in Photography ELEGANT DESIGNS IN MOUNTINGS Everything New and up-to-date in the Photographic Line PHONE 2AS3 flevellle Building, Dock Street WHATCOM PIANOS BY THE CAR LOAD LARGEST DEALERS ON THE BAY Cash or Easy Terms WILSON BRIGGS MUSIC CO. OQHATCOM, QQASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS m THE LEADER U p - to - Dateness IN DRY GOODS MILLINERY LADIES' SUITS CLOAKS SKIRTS Our Millinery and Ladies' Ready-to- Wear Apparel Departments will be moved into our new, large Canoe St. Store, which connects with our Holly St. Store, which will give us the largest and best equipped Millinery and Suit Department north of Seattle, In fact there are few better ones there. THE LEADER THE GROWING STORE 204 HOLLY ST. 1309 CANOE ST. t ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [viii] ---------- C O N T E N T S Greeting 2 Board of Editors 3 The Whatcom Normal {A poem) 4 Faculty 5 Alumni Notes Class of 1900 6 Class of 1901 7 Class of 1902 8 Seniors 9 Juniors H Literary Societies 14 Y. W. C. A 18 The Normal Senate 20 CecilianClub 21 Athletics 23 The W. S. N. S. Dictionary 27 Over the 'Phon 28 Smiles 31 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMETNS YOU CAN DO BETTER AT THE FAIR Whatcom's Department Store The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Suits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up=to-date Shoe Stocks in the State. The cost of living is some­what reduced when yoa boy yotff GROCERIES at THE FAIR WHATCOM'S RELIABLE STORE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [x] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS STATE NORMAL SCHOOL 'WHATCOM, WASH. A. D. MDCCCCII ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xi] ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger G R E E T I N G To THE FRIENDS OF THE WHATCOM STATE NORMAI, SCHOOI, : This is the first Junior Annual from our Normal. We hope that succeeding classes will be so encouraged by the kind reception which this issue receives that they will pub­lish an annual every year. In spite of trials, financially and otherwise, we have succeeded in sending forth this number, such as it is. We fully realize how inadequately it repre­sents our great Normal School, even though the school be but three years old. But be lenient in your criticism, that future classes may not be discouraged. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 B O A R D OF EDITORS Editor-in-Chief: MARY G. BIRD Assistant Editors: BELLE WILLIAMS GERTRUDE C. SMITH HARRIET BRAY EMMA K. GRUBER BEN F. HOVIES GRACE H. MANSFIELD GERTRUDE M. SMITH IDA IVERSON ADA MYERS ENZO LOOP Associate Editors: VERA MELGARD BESSIE M. DARLAND LOU DOBLER MARY PATRIC HELEN H. COLLINS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger THe Whatcom Normal AIR : The Battle Cry of Freedom Oh, the wavering sunlight falls On thy gray and massive walls, Fair and majestic Whatcom Normal, But the light that thou dost spread Shall be burning when we're dead And thy rock walls are worn asunder. CHORUS : Hail, Whatcom Normal! blest be thy sway Light be thy struggles, joy be thy play,— For we hold a noble pride in thee, Pride enriched today, Guide of the guides of education ! There's a welcome on thy hillside Where sound ideals abide— Welcome for all of every station— Where the treasure of the wise, A free and common prize, Yields up its golden inspiration. Chorus: May thy influence expand Over all the sunset land, Bearing the torch of Education,— May the roses of thy power On each vale and hillside flower, A glory to us and to our nation. Chorus : —FRANK CARLETON TECK. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xii] ---------- | Make the Home | I Beautiful We are showing a big new line of PARLOR FURNISHINGS—pretty, odd pieces —CORNER CHAIRS, DIVANS, and dainty two and three piece sets. They are ready for you to see them. The line of COUCHES is one of the strongest features of this store. Big assortment is always shown. The new oak frames with all steel construction cost no more than the old kinds. Come in and let us show them to you. | B. 6. Furniture Co. | l§ EVERYTHING TO FURNISH A HOME 3 7iJlllUilUUitWiiiiUlUUlWUiUlWUJUWil ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - page [xiii] ---------- WE FIT YOU IF WE SELL YOU 0 If you're particular as to the "hang" of your clothes, it becomes imperative that you look into the doings of this store. See what we do in the art of fitting. To begin with, we show only such garments as are worthy of being talked about—decent, respectable and durable makes. If you're difficult to fit, we alter free of charge. If you're limited in purse, we rely on the im­mensity of our assortment. _ _ — ^ — — ^ — ^ — — — i — — — — • Suits and Overcoats from $JO.OO to $30.00 We keep in repair and press at any time, free of charge, all clothing sold by us. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [b] ---------- VIEWS OF THE WHATCOM STATE NORMA!, SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [c] ---------- VIEWS OF THE WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [d] ---------- •-' lt;=;»- '• - gt;•••••• .• ^/»?l| i : ; ^ , ,^ •s?« •^™"^H"^"""™""» | '• ' - ' — • - "•-•- -•••'•• - a a ^ f e - ^ k :4,i mam.jZ~^^.l,..,^.^: .-; - - • • - -4 VIBWS FROM THE CAMPUS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [e] ---------- FACULTY— Mr. Romine, Mr. Forrest, Miss Baker, Miss Bratton, Miss Myers, Miss Harper, Miss Burt, Miss Earhart, Mr. Wilson, Miss Montgomery, Miss Wilson, Miss Hays, Dr. Mathes, Miss Tromanhauser, Mr. Eply, Mr. Bowman ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Biological Sciences MISS GRACE S. BURT, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Training School MISS GERTUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics .MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger ALUMNI NOTES CLASS OF 1900 Zah! Zah! Zeer\ We're right here! 1900 Pioneer ! What of our pioneers ? In their path of advancement, what has been their fortune? First, there is Ruth Pratt, our youngest, who decided to finish her course at the State University. Alas! Ruth has been entertain­ing a Doubt, and we more than suspect that she will soon become wedded to her Doubt and thus be our pioneer in the matrimonial field. Emma Mythaler began her career as near the Canadian border as possible—at Blaine. This year she has been "wielding the birch" at Ballard. Margaret Clark must have thought that Everett needed some pioneer work, for she has spent the two years teaching there. We only hope she is not often as late for school as she was for the commencement exercises. Her chum, Clara Norman, grew so rich in Everett last year, that she went to a Chicago art school last fall. Her artistic abililty has secured for her an instructorship in art at Kenilworth Hall, a girls' boarding school at Kenilworth, Illinois. She is our only pioneer who has ventured across the state boundary. Doubtless she will show the untutored of the Middle West what a Washington artist can do. Most pioneers find their task that of de­stroying the growth of years; but our Seat­tle pioneer, Hattie Thompson, begins at the other end: she trains the striplings ''in the way they should go." The training they re­ceive in her first Primary grade probably will not have to be undone. Whatcom fortunately, secured three of the class of 1900—Florence Griffith for a fourth grade, Pauline Jacobs for a first Primary, and Kate Schutt for the High school, after a year as assistant superintendent at Aberdeen. They are pleased to be near enough their Alma Mater to be able to visit it occasionally. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 CLASS OF 1901 The class of 1901 of the Whatcom Nor­mal with its nine and twenty members has proven itself to be a class of pedagogues—all with the exception of three or four having followed their chosen profession. Carrie Wilmore, Elnora Oertli, Edith Fouts and Mary McBride are teaching in Whatcom; Maude Woodin and Ethelyn Luce, in Fair-haven; Pearl Lee and Sarah Clark in Everett; Maude Drake, in Tacoma; Edith Burgess at Lookout; Ethel Siders, in Seattle; Allie Mul-doon at Kent; Pearl Galliher at Stanwood; Calla Monlux at Pulman; George Bright, Principal at Pe Ell; Emma Whitworth, at La Conner; Sadie Lewellen, at Granite Falls; Emma Ratcliffe, at Fir; C. H. Bowman at Cedar Home; Martin Korstad at Porter; Ada Shidler at Ferndale; Anna Iverson, in Olym-pia; Lilly Buckles on account of ill health was compelled to give up her school in Seat­tle and go to California; Thomas Korstad and Lillian Miller are attending the Univers­ity of Washington; Hattie Dellinger is at home in Whatcom ; Bessie Griggs is employed in dry goodsstore in Whatcom; Clarice Wit­ter and Gertrude Bell are married. Though widely scattered they are still bound together by the love they have for the Normal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger C L A S S O F 1 9 02 CLASS OFFICERS. PRESIDENT ORSON CURREY VICE PRESIDENT JESSIE LAWRENCE SECRETARY MAY GII,I,IGAN TREASURER LAURA DOERRER SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AWCE NICHOLS The epigram, "Happy are the people whose annals are brief,"applies with special force to the class Nineteen Hundred Two. This class is composed of thirty-three members, none of whom have yet shown their innate possibil­ities of future greatness. They hold the school record in numbers, enthusiasm and athletics. The first class to graduate boasted of but eight members; the second twenty-nine, the third thirty-three. The Junior banner has really been trailed in the dust twice by the Senior basket-ball team,—and yet, with the modesty of great worth, they did not put "Champion" on their ball. The ultimate end of the members of this class cannot be foreseen, though persons hav­ing but the slightest knowledge of the class predict a great future. The faculty send out glowing accounts of their work and charac­ter. The unfailing regularity and famous punctuality of this class will ever be an ex­ample to their successors. The latter part of the school year has been saddened by the sickness and death of the class president, Orson Currey, who by his geniality and high scholarship had won the love and respect of the faculty and students. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 SENIORS Susie Arnett—"In duty, firm, composed, resigned." Violet Bourgett—"As merry as the day is long." Bessie Boyer—"We don't know why we love you, but we do-oo-oo." Blanche Charon—"There's such a charm in melancholy, I would not if I could be gay." Eva Comegys—"A very good piece of work I assure you and a merry." Edna Cochel—"She had an eye that would speak though her tongue were silent." Edith Church—"'Tis pleasant, sure to see one's name in print." Laura Doerrer—"Small, sweet, sensible." Eva Eckerson—'' She is wise, if I can judge.'' Alicenia Engle—"I dare do all that may become a senior; who dares do more is none." Estelle Fletcher—" The light heart brings sunshine into the day." May Gilligan—"Sighs and looks unutter­able things." Emma Greer—" Lightens our labor with her merry jests." Maud Hopkins, Ida McMillan—" These a comely pair, what's done by one the other has a share." Grace Huntoon—"She is witty to talk with, and pretty to walk with, and pleasant to think on." Jessie Lawrence—"A mighty player known throughout the land." Anna Legoe—"Learned and fair and good is she." Ella Lindstrom—" We grant although she has much wit she's very shy of using i t ." Thomas Monnett—"Blessings on thee, lit­tle man." Alice Nichols—"Silent as night." Eudora Oliver—" Soft voiced, like the little birds." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Minnie Penfield—"She sings as sweetly a a nightingale." Hattie Pratt—"The loveliest flower springs low." Annie Raymond—"A pensive,tender maid, downcast and shy." Thomas Slattery—"I'm very fond of the company of ladies." Gertrude Streator—"Sweet as a flower." Myrtle Stuver—" Her years are young but her experience old." Laura Sweet—"Too serene for mirth." Jennie Stalnaker—"When I said I wrould die a bachelor maid I did not think I would live till I were married." Myrtle Trott—"Two much gravity argues a shallow mind." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 T H E JUNIORS CLASS OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President William Q. Osburn Vice President Lou Dobler Secretary and Treas.... Belle Williams SECOND SEMESTER President Enzo Loop Vice President Harriet Bray Secretary and Treas Belle Williams Early last summer when our principal realized what a great number of students were intending to enter school the following fall as Juniors, he ordered an annex larger even than the original building, and our Trustees granted it to him. The builders worked with greatest care and speed but could not complete the new building until April of this year. In the meantime the Juniors had arrived, organized, and chosen crimson as their class color. There were seventy-four Juniors. In all their classes they were compelled to recite in sections. No one room could accommodate them all. No one teacher could manage them all at one time, and when classes were pass­ing, the Juniors had almost complete posses­sion of the halls. Their enthusiasm and class spirit were remarkable. Visitors always asked, "Why is that bunch of students so happy?" And always came the answer,. " They are of the Junior class." They bad good reason for happiness. More than one Junior had received a mark of " Perfect" in the examinations given by Miss Myers! and even Professor Eply was at last forced to mark some chemistry Juniors "Per­fect " in examinations which he himself had prepared and given! In the training depart­ment, that terror of all terrors, the Juniors were noted for their intelligent and carera* work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger But with all this, not one Junior became conceited. They felt happy and hopeful be­cause they knew every teacher was pleased with them and their work. They knew, too, that in their class were more boys than had ever before adorned either a Senior or Junior class. In the beginning they had seven, but Leonard Miller and William Osburn left school, no one knows why. Enzo Loop, Lucius Jones, Ben Korstad, Olaf Webb, and Ben Hovies were left, and these could not be coaxed away from their class by anything. This, then, is the Junior class, who realized that their school was old enough to send out an Annual, and who in the same class meet­ing determined to have one published this year. Their difficulties were many, and their spare moments few, but they have had fair success. They were brave enough to take the initiative, and have smoothed the path for succeeding Juniors. The year 1902 will ever be a memorable one in the history of our school, because of the first Junior Annual and the new annex. Future Juniors! We leave to you a pre­cious charge—the care of the Junior Annual. Treasure it well, for it is what any school needs, and especially this school. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger LITERARY SOCIETIES Each literary society has a large mem­bership, society work being compulsory. The inter-society contests in debate, oratory and declamation arouse enthusiasm and riv­alry. At the beginning of the year, some in­formal receptions were given by the different Societies as a welcome to new students; those entertained will long remember the pleasant afternoons. CHiuc This society was named after an Indian Chief. The name itself means "chief." The Chilics have tried to be worthy of their name. Parliamentary drills and Longfellow pro­grams have been interesting features of the year's work. There has been an effort to combine fun and work. Even the Philoma-thians have been drawn from their voluntary isolation to hear the debate on, "Resolved, That all Priscillas should do as the Priscilla did." Miss Myers, their critic, has been success-full her in efforts to help the members, and the Society owes much to her. Laura Sweet, the orator, represents the Society in the final. Alicenia Engle, debater, and Minnie Sapp, declaimer, were not fully appreciated by the contest judges. UTOPIAN During the first year the Utopians were proud to claim quite a number of the few young men as members. Why these after­wards deserted and formed a strictly mascu­line club is not known. But they have been very friendly to their old Society and help -when asked. The literary programs have been unique as well as instructive. Miss Tromanhauser's illustrated talk on "Famous Pictures" was a very interesting one. All members of the Society will look back on the social after- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 noons, and the remember delicious fudge and chocolate, with pleasure. Miss Harper, the critic, has done much for the club. Each of the three Utopian representatives has been successful, and they will appear in the finals. AURORA The name "Aurora" is sufficient to give the characteristics of the members of this Society. One of their most interesting pro­grams was " The Writers of the Evergreen State" The program committee for thecom-ing year have planned for the first program, the subject "Birds." Different birds areas-signed to different members of the Society, who are to make a careful study of their bird during vacation and be ready to report next fall. The contestants from the Aurora Society have been quite successful. Miss Anna Tem­ple, debater, has been triumphant in two debates and now goes to the final. Nellie Jones, declaimer, was successful in the first contest and should have gone to the final, but being a Junior, according to the rule debarring Seniors and Juniors, she was ex­cluded and the Philomathian representative was chosen in her stead. Josephine Snyder, orator, did well but was not a winner. PHILOMATHIAN DEBATING CLUB The Club has done much good work this year, especially in debate and oratory. They owe a great deal of their success to Dr. Bow­man, who has done what he could to help them. In the contests, Ernest O'Loughlin was given the honor of representing his club in the final declamatory. Glen Metsker might have been the debater in the final, but the judge's decision was a tie, he and the Utopian representative having an even number of points. The two then drew lots and Miss Knox was more successful than Mr. Metsker. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger Thomas Slattery, the orator, did well, but was not included in the judge's decision. ALCOTT The Alcott Society has been characterized by enthusiasm and earnestness on the part of the members, and by the amount of good, hard, faithful work they have accomplished. Among the best productions this year were a debate on "Woman's Suffrage" in which all the member's took part; a debate on, "Are All Classes of People Benefited by- Humor?" and several excellent descriptive papers. The talks given by'Miss Baker, the critic, have always been thoroughly appre­ciated. The new members were welcomed into the Society this year by a banquet given in the society room by the old members. It was greatly enjoyed by all present. Though the Alcott representatives did their best they were not successful in the con­tests. KULSHAN The Kulshan Klub received its name from the Indian name for Mt. Baker. The aim of the Society is to rise intellectually to that height to which Mt. Baker has risen physi­cally. The society paper is "The Crater.'r The socity critic is Prof. Eply. At the beginning of this year, old Kulshan exploded and both new and old members wandered about the scene of action with pencil and list and classified all the rocks, though those rocks and boulders seemed quite human. The Kulshan contestants did their best, but had sad luck. They were Anna Egge, de-claimer; Mary Bird, orator; and Belle Wil­liams, debater. Two days before the contest, Belle Williams was compelled to leave school because of ill­ness at home; Margaret Schneider was chosen in her stead and did remarkably well, her opponent winning by only a few points. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [i] ---------- WINNERS OF FINALS IN 1901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [j] ---------- DEBATERS Alicenia Engle, Glen Metsker, Margaret Schneider, Mae Knox, Anna Temple (Winner of Final), Gertrude Qualey. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [k] ---------- §18 |§Igl| ^BPS ms IP1IP9RI III iBBi ^^IP/U^* IF1 I'ifj H "•4. Hoi fflp^i '% ^ ^ DECLAIMERS Anna Egge, Ernest O'Laughlin, Minnie Sapp, Nellie Berg, Cassie Gifford, (Winner of Final), ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [l] ---------- ORATORS Eudora Oliver, Laura Sweet, (Winner of Final). Myrtle Alexander, Thomas Slattery, Josephine ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 INTER-SOCIETY CONTESTS DEBATES Preliminary Debate, March 28 Resolved, That the British Empire is Superior to the United States From a Commercial Standpoint. Affirmative, Alicenia Engle Chilic Negative, Mae Knox Utopian Affirmative, Gertrude Qualey Alcott Negative, Mrs. Anna Temple Aurora Semi-Final Debate, May 9 Resolved, That the United States is Superior to the British Empire From a Military Standpoint. Affirmative, Margaret Schneider.. .Kulshan Negative, Mrs. Anna Temple Aurora Affirmative, Glen Metsker Philomathian Negative, Mae Knox.... Utopian Final Debate, June 9 Resolved, That the United States is a Greater World Factor than the British Empire. Affirmative May Knox Negative Mrs. Anna Temple ORATORY Preliminary Contest, April 18 Alcott Myrtle Alexander Aurora Josephine Snyder Chilic Laura Sweet Kulshan Mary Bird Philomathian Thomas Slattery Utopian Eudora Oliver Final Contest, June 9 Chilic Laura Sweet Utopian Eudora Oliver DECLAMATION Preliminary Contest, April 4 Alcott Nellie Berg Aurora Nellie Jones Chilic . Minnie Sapp Kulshan Anna Egge Philomathian Ernest O'Loughlin Utopian Cassie Gifford Final Contest, June 8 Philomathian Ernest O'Loughlin Utopian Cassie Gifford ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger Y . W. C. A. Y. W. C- A. OFFICERS President Beryl Shahan Vice President Cecilia Jacobs Secretary Mae Knox Treasurer Irene Huston On May 4, 1900, the work of the Young Women's Christian Association was presented to the students and an organization was effected. Miss Pauline Jacobs was the first President. The opening of the second year found the chapter with about seventy mem­bers and this number was greatly increased during the present year. Miss Maude Woodin was President for 1900-01; Miss Emma Gruber was President for the year 1901-02; and Miss Beryl Shahan was recently elected to that office for the coming year. The success of the work is largely due to the com­bined efforts of these officers, and the earn­estness and interest of the members. Weekly devotional meetings are held and often we are assisted in these by the teachers, or by persons outside the school who feel an interest in the work. Many helpful talks have been given. Besides these public meet­ings are often held in the churches of the Bay cities. At these times the pastors of the churches give short addresses. Last year a Bible study class was con­ducted by Miss Myers. The Testament was chosen for the course and weekly meetings were held. It is the endeavor of the chapter to pub­lish annually a small handbook containing valuable information concerning the school. This gives all students a welcome the first of the school year. The local work has been represented at Capitola, California, at the Summer Confer­ence for Young Women, every year since its organization. Our three delegates have been Miss Jacobs, Miss Gruber and Miss Shahan. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [m] ---------- Y. W. C. A. OFFICERS BERYI, SHAHAN, Pres., MAE KNOX, Vice-Pres., CECELIA JACOBS, Treas., ELIZABETH HEUSTON, Sec. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 They have returned with such promising re­ports and so much enthusiasm that the whole work has been quickened. We have been greatly helped and encouraged by the visits of the Coast Secretaries for the years 1901 and 1902, Mrs. Allen and Miss Mabel K. Stafford. At present the girls are planning to fur­nish a room in which to hold their business and devotional meetings and which to have as a "home." A commodious room on the second floor has been set aside for this pur­pose. As to outside work, a great interest has been taken in Foreign Missions. The chapter has been supporting a little Hindoo girl for the past two years. Dr. Maud Allen, who gave a stirring talk on "Missions" had the care of the child until her death, a short time ago. In all probability a new charge of this sort will be assumed. Standing as the only purely religious organization of the school, the Y. W. C. A. endeavors to uphold high ideals and lend a helping hand wherever it is needed. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 20 ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger T H E NORMAL S E N A TE SENATE OFFICERS PRESIDENT GRACE HUNTOON VICE PRESIDENT EMMA GRUBER SECRETARY MAY GHVUGAN TREASURER LAURA DOERRER HISTORIAN MARY BIRD SERGEANT-AT-ARMS HARRY SHEPARD The Normal Senate is composed of five members from each literary society, who adjust all matters of importance among student enterprises. The office of Historian carries with it the office of Editor-in-Chief, Normal Messenger for a year. The annual elections are held in May. At the recent election, the following were elected officers for next year: President David Eason Vice President Mae Knox Secretary Minnie Sapp Treasurer Ethel Everett Historian Glen Metsker Sergeant-at- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 21 ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 C E C I L I A N CLUB "We, the members of this Club, do asso­ciate ourselves together in order to cultivate a taste for the best music, and to gain a bet­ter knowledge and a greater proficiency in its rendition." CLUB OFFICERS President Emma Gruber Vice President Bessie M. Lloyd Secretary Jessie Lawrence Treasurer Laura Sweet Custodians j Clara Downey ( Violet Morgan Grace Sylvia Burt Director CLUB MEMBERS FIRST SOPRANOS Ruby Gough Hjalma Stenvig Violet Morgan Ruby McAllister Myrl Hays Lena Dodd Carrie Masterson Nena Short Minnie Penfield Mabel Murphy Grace Huntoon Belle Williams Gertie Smith Anna Egge Clara Downie Lita Hildebrand Birdie Millican Irene Huston Bertha Korstad Lillian Wehrfritz Bessie Darland Emma Gruber SECOND SOPRANOS Adelaide Gordon Ethel Jones Pansy Freeman Ewa Eckerson Nellie Nattrass Beryl Shahan Elizabeth Huelsdonk Myrtle Trott Grace Dickey Jessie Lawrence Margaret Schneider Marian Sancomb Emily Dodd Vinnie Winchell Mollie Short Florence Mackey FIRST ALTOS Emma Dubuque Wavie Smith Edna Boyer Jessie Winger Nettie Smart Nellie Berg Allie Allen Estelle Norris Helen Whitney Lizzie Smith Nellie Cooper Annabel Nethery Stell Dodd Jessie Nichol Mary O'Loughlin Loretta O'Loughlin SECOND AI.TOS Bessie M. Lloyd Kristine Thomle Carrie Smidell Irene Smith Gertrude Smith Ida Stenvig Elsie Ware Laura Sweet Lou Dobler Edna Whitney Myrtle Alexander ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 23 ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 A T H L E T I C S BASKET-BALL This is the first year that regular organiz­ations in athletics have been established. But we now boast of a Scientific Senior Team, the Champion Tyee Team, and teams repre­senting the under classes. At the beginning of the year the Seniors met the Juniors in an impromptu game and demonstrated their superiority gained through regular practice by a score of 2 to 0. Nothing daunted, the Juniors when more im­proved met them again and again the Seniors won with a score of 8 to 4. With these games the Seniors withdrew from the field pleading "Theses," and left the Juniors to meet the under classes. This the Junor Tyees did, and defeated each team in succession, coming out with a final score which literally eclipsed the ten points gained by the Seniors. Accordingly the happy Juniors wrote "Cham­pion " on their ball when they had their pic­ture taken,—much to the delight of the Seniors. The keen competition thus established this year bids fair to work up some good teams next year The name "Tyee" was found so appropri­ate for the Junior players that it was adopted. The Tyee club comprises all basket ball play­ers in the Junior Class, the officers of the class are also officers of the club. Mr. Forrest was chosen mascot and patron of the Tyees, while Mr. Wilson served in the same capacity for the Seniors. Though the Senior team were all small, their excellent playing made the big Tyees tremble sometimes. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 24 ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger SENIOR LINE-UP Alicenia Engle ) Jessie Lawrence ) Guards Grace Huntoon Center Jennie Iffland ) Blanche Charon \ Forwards JUNIOR LINE-UP Margaret Schneider Center Maude Pendleton Effie Bates ) aiiurd* J Mary Bird Annabel Nethery f G u a r d s j Emma Gruber THIRD YEAR Ethel Everett (Capt.) | „ Ruby Gough \ Forwards Leah Lovejoy Center Elsa Schneider j G d May Williams j SECOND YEAR Cassie Gifford (Capt.) ) F o n y a r d s f Carrie Temple Jessie Jamieson f r o r w d m s j Marguerite Hodder Grace Willey Center Grace Dickey (Capt.) Violet Morgan ) m»«*c J lizzie Cooper Ethel Hauptly \ G u a r d s \ i r m a Whittier FIRST YEAR £ S5S(CapM} • • •F°™^ • • • j S3£ SSL. Anna Franzke Center Marian Sancomb (Capt.) Elizabeth Hnelsdonkl r , ] a r , j Lilly Smidell Mary Andrews / • • • • ^ u a r a s } E t h e l Nichols TENNIS The Tennis Club was organized this spring, under the direction of Miss Myers, with a membership roll of thirty. The grounds set aside for tennis were improved and games were begun with great enthusiasm. The court as it now stands is but a single court, but the Club intend making it a double court next fall. There are a number of good players who are expected to give some good games at the opening of school. The officers of the Club are: President Belle Williams Vice President Lou Dobler Secretary Vera Melgord Treasurer Harriet Bray ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [p] ---------- TUNIOR B. B. TEAM—VERA MELGORD, BELLE WILLIAMS, (CAPT.,) MARY BIRD, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 25 ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 ATHLETIC CLUB President Enzo Loop Vice President Ben Hovies Secretary and Treasurer David Eason The Boys' Athletic Club has been working ever since the new gymnasium was completed, but as yet there have been no glorious reports of their achievements, nor will they submit to being photographed. TRACK TEAMS Glen Metsker Ben Korstad David Eason Arthur Robinson Pinkney White Enzo Loop Ritchie Everett Ernest O'Loughlin BASKET BALL TEAMS David Eason ) r , j Ritchie Everett Glen Metsker S'" •, j U a r a s ••••} Burton Doran Ernest O'Loughlin Center Ben Korstad Enzo Loop ) „ „Q „ J 0 / Pinkney White Arthur Robinson f * o r w a r a s \Ben Hovies BASE BALL NINE Ben Korstad (B. Manager) Ernest O'Loughlin (Capt.) David Eason Olaf Webb Sherrill Dewis Len Miller Burton Doran Glen Metsker Pinkney White Ritchie Everett ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 27 ---------- The Normal Messenger 2T THE W. S. N. S. DICTIONARY A Thesis—Love's labor lost. Normal Boys—A species so rare it is impos­sible to give a definition. Normal Girls—A species impossible to describe because of their great variety and numbers. Psychological Aim—An indefinite article which students are always hunting for and never can find. Note Book—Some thing in which may be written all the things one ought to remem­ber and is sure to forget. Bulletin Board—An article watched with in­tense interest by the student bodjr and filled with notices which every one needs and no one remembers. Plans—A weariness to the flesh. The Laboratory—A place of disagreeable odor where unknowns abound and where it is wise to touch not, taste not, smell not, and handle with care. Normal Yell—A. concord of sweet sounds. Umbrella—An article indispensable to com­fort, periodically lost from the cloakroom, advertised in assembly and never found. School—A place which you come to with joy, leave with regret, and where you are said to pass the happiest days of your life. The Senate—The Senate is something of which we have heard much but seen nothing. Its distinguishing characteristic is that it causes tardiness to classes. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 28 ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger OVER THE 'PHONE "Hello, who is t h i s ?" '' Esther ? Why, hello Esther!'' lt; lt; gt; gt; "What ? Not tell about the tree you and Ritchie brought clear from ' Initial Rock' to plant on Arbor Day ?" lt; lt; I jy "Nonsense. How would the good people know where to look for the ' King Richard' and ' Queen Esther' memorial if we didn't tell them t h a t it's t h a t small, scrawny little ever­green on the left side of the walk, just before you reach the turn ? " "Awfully sorry, dear, but I can't let you off this time." "Hello?" « lt; •? gt; gt; "Yes, this is the Josh Editor. lt; lt; gt; gt; "You want me not to print t h a t famous quotation, ' Do you remember that night on G-11-g-n's porch ?' Well, it's too good to keep." lt; lt; j gt; gt; "But most everybody knows it, anyway. Why, even Daniel Sully mentioned it when he played ' The Parish Priest.' " " Yes, I know, some things must be seen to be appreciated, but I'll take your word for it that you'r blushing. Sorry, but I must print it." " H!" Josh Editor—" That's all right, Central, just charge it up to 1811." "Hello?" "No, I don't recognize the voice." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 29 ---------- The Normal Messenger 29 "Vera? And you want a favor? Very well. I'll do anything for you that will not interfere with my professional duties, ahem." " Oh, but you own up to saying, ' I'm only eighteen and engaged ?' Well, Vera, an hon­est confession is good for the soul. " "Really, the girls who told me would never forgive me if I didn't put it in." lt; lt; p» "Awfully sorry you're vexed with me, my dear, but the moral is obvious. If you will be engaged, don't tell anybody about it. Good­bye." 1' Hello! Whom have I the honor of address­ing now?" " Glen Roy, is it ? " "Anything in the Annual about you ? " "Well, I don't know, but I think there's nothing but your face." "Oh, don't let that worry you. I heard some one who was looking at the plate say that he could not see any boy in the picture. They were all girls." lt; lt; •? gt; gt; "I'm awfully sorry to disappoint you, but I guess you'll have to bow to the inevitable. You know we gave you "honorable mention" in a previous number." "Good-bye." "Hello?" "Why—well—yes, we have several about your cap and curls." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 30 ---------- 30 The Normal Messenger "You will give us four about Miss Ear-hart, two about Mrs. Ruggles, and one real funny one about Miss Harper if we cut out those we have about your curls ? " • lt; _ _ _ _ ________ __ ii " Well, really, Dr. Bowman, we can't. But we won't say anything about the numerous ice-creams you ate the night of the trolley party. Sorry we can't further oblige you." lt; lt; gt;i "Good-bye." "Hello?" « lt; i gt; "Is that you Belle?" "What! We are not to have any jokes whatever on Miss Tromanhauser ? " lt; lt; ________ ii "Yes, I knew she didn't like that 'Lad Who Didn't Dare and the Wonderful Woman,' in the April number. But, Belle, we axt Jun­iors, ." lt; lt; #i "Oh, you think that's why you were only given 'A' in your last quarter's teaching? lt; lt; ____ _________ _____ ______ ii "Well, t h a t ' s too bad. I know you deserved double'A'. n ii "Well, all right. Too bad some people can't take a joke. Hate to leave them out too." • lt; i gt; "Good-bye." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 31 ---------- The Normal Messenger 31 *' S M I L E S " NOTICE IN LABORATORY " Who steals my purse steals trash 'Tis empty, worthless. But he who steals from me my test-tube Takes that which may enrich him But gives me 0 in chemistry." Prof. E.—" Miss S., I have five unexcused absences against you." Miss S.—"I have the excuses." Prof. E.—" That is fortunate for you, it might be still more fortunate if you would hand them in." Normal Student at Hospital (to nurse)— "When may we call to see Miss Worthen?" Nurse—"Are you her mother?" Normal Student (meekly)—"No martn." Prof. W. (holding Fiske in his hand and pounding him with his glasses)—"Do you see the significance?" He turns and writes on the blackboard "Sign-if-i-can-ce." Prof.E.—"Name the properties ofnitrogen." Miss B.—"It is invisible." Prof. E.—" How do you know ? " Miss B.—" Because I have never seen it." Mr. M-s-k (rushing down the aisle of the auditorium at the lecture and presenting a fraction of a collar button to one of the normal students)—"Is this yours?" The young lady takes it and so bewitches him with her smile that he never knew when she dropped it in his side pocket. Miss C. (slipping cookies under her napkin at the boarding house table)—"In time of plenty prepare for want." Student (just after final exam.)—"I want to thank you Professor, for I am indebted to you for all I know about this subject. " Professor—" Don't mention such a trifle, Miss S-m-h." Slattery, '02 (hunting for an encyclopedia to some students)—"I wish I could find that *D' encyclopedia." What did he mean ? We hear Miss H. Whitney has engaged the services of a "Cook" and has stopped batching. One young lady was heard to remark that when she had finished her course in the " L a b " she felt she could appreciate Dante's "Inferno." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 32 ---------- 32 The Normal Messenger The approved and most expeditious route to the " L a b " is via the noiseless, dustless, and convenient road N. E. B. (northeast ban­nister). Mr. Eply's favorite phrase seems to be, "If you don't want free transportation to the other world, you'd better be careful with these chemicals. A crash, a burst of flame and a chorus of excited voices shouting, "What happened to Jones?" Mr. Eply — "Who left his 'spoon' in the ' hood' yesterday ? " But the dear, coy girls only smiled. First Girl—"May I borrow your 'police­m a n ? ' " Second Girl—"Certainly, he's only an ' old stick,' anyway. " Ben Korstad ought to get good marks in chemistry, for he has worked with the only "Smart" girl in the laboratory. Teacher—"I want your names in alpha­betical order." (A little later.) "Are there any more Jays ? " (J's.) This equation was written by one "anxi­ously waiting" in the "practice-teacher's room:" Two hrs. in the Laboratory, plus 100 c. cm. suspense in Training School library plus a cold sweat, equals "calling down "plus 40 weeks more practice work plus doubtful results. Mr. Korstad (watching the phosphide rings curl up into the air) " I can do as well as that with no apparatus except an old pipe." Teacher—"Mr. Webb, where is Mr. Hin-man this week?" Miss Smith (standing near)—" Oh, he's gone to Everett and will be back tomorrow ! ! ! ? ? ?" Some one asked the other day why the symbol "H2 0 " was seen all over certain note books in the Laboratory. Well, you see his initials are H. 0. and Gertie thinks if she puts 2 after the H that people won't get onto it. Heard at the first corner in the Lab. as Miss Dobler makes an excuse to meander toward the end of the second row: "Today she wanders back again "—sung softly. Mr. Webb, standing in the midst of a ter­rific explosion, when asked what caused it,, calmly replied,''Litmus paper!!!" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 33 ---------- The Normal Messenger 33 Miss Wms. (speaking of rowing)—" I've owned a scull for fifteen years." Mr. Romine —"I always did wonder how old you are and now I know." Poor Hinman! Its hard on a fellow when, in snatching a few brief moments in a tete-a-tete at the first corner in the " Lab," to hear that impressive voice of authority calling across the room, ''Mr. Hinman, you are wasting too much gas." The editor-in-chief and the members of the staff who enjoyed the Robinson Crusoe esca­pade over inDeepwater bay for two days and a night will publish shortly, papers on their adventures over there, the first of which will appear in one of the prominent monthlies. They may be persuaded to lecture in this country if routes can be arranged which will not conflict with Miss Stone's. It was noticed a t the Junior's reception at the Falls t h a t the Faculty bonfire smouldered a long time before it burned up, but when it did, the heat was intense, with few sparks. The Junior fire blazed up quickly with a great deal of crackling and snapping, with still • fewer sparks than the Faculty fire, but it lit up the scene. But in a quiet little corner the Senior fire burned quietly and peacefully for a while and then the whole thing went up in a shower of sparks. Such is life. What happened to Jones when the general arrangement committee went to the lake, the day before the Junior trolley party? Poor Jones! He did want to show Miss Smith that he could row, for though not of an ath­letic build, nevertheless his athletic intentions were good. The committee then took a boat ride and the peaceable inhabitants at the lake were astonished at the peculiar gyrations of the boat. It was going around in a circle in a most distressing manner. Thinking help was needed, they came to the rescue and found poor Jones rowing for his life, the hon­est sweat pouring from his brow; while Miss Williams and Mr. Loop were helping (?) and Miss Smith sat in the bow singing a t the top of her voice, blissfully receiving a soaking from the oars of poor Jones. But it was all explained by the peculiar method in which Loop and Wms. rowed. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 34 ---------- 34 The Normal Messenger Mr. Romine—"You young ladies are tardy." Miss Melgord—"There is no bell in the 'gym,' so we didn't know how late it was. Mr. Romine—" Well, there should be a bell, instead of many belles." Dr. Bowman recently made this astonish­ing, yet historically correct statement to his General History class: "Nelson saved the day by looking through his telescope with his blind eye a t the admiral's signals." A bright Junior on the car, who was to pay the fares, murmured when the conductor vainly held out his hand for about five min­utes and finally jerked out "fares please:" "Beg your pardon, I thought you were an ordinary man." "Music in "three flats" may be heard every evening at 316 Laurel. The inspiring strains are furnished by the Muckilteo or­chestra. A different program and a different set of instruments each evening. The win­dows are generally closed. The Muckilteos intend furnishing some classical numbers in assembly next year. From the laboratory of another school comes this account of an experiment: "It has been found that potassium iodide (K. I.) unites with sulphur (S), under pressure, with the following result: KI plus 2S equals Kiss. Care should be taken to perform this experi­ment in the dark as some of the materials are explosive and the reaction is violent." Miss Worthen, rubbing ammonia on her head,—"Oh Mr. Eply, a piece of glass flew up in the air and came down on my head and exploded." I t is just mean, the way the girls get Mr. Webb to almost blow his nose off in identify­ing an odor for them. Miss Greer (when informed of the Junior trolley party,)—" What on, the car?" Mumps broke out in the Senior class and when investigations were made, it was found that they originated with a fair maid who had been exposed through his letter! She is now recovering. Mr. J. (on the car to Smith)—" You call me Lucius and I'll call you delicious." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 35 ---------- The Normal Messenger 35 Miss Myers unconsciously made a pun, when, being asked by a Senior what one of Shakespeare's plays should be studied next, solemnly replied, "As You Like It." First Student (in a whisper to her neighbor) —"Isn't Miss Blank 'batty ? ' " Professor— "Louder, please, perhaps you are right." First Girl—"Well, I hope to make a teacher some-time." Miss Wh-t-n-y—"I shall be con­tent to become a Cook." A young and foolish maiden married a Dutchman thinking she would become a Duchess! Teacher (in Training School)—" Give me a proverb." Pupil—"All is not gold that glit­ters." Teacher—"Very good. Now give me an illustration." Pupil—"The Senior class-pins." It has been noticed that Grace Huntoon invariably sings her sweetest songs in the key of "D." There's magic in a name, isn't there?" Dr. Mathes (in Sociology)—" Yes, it was formerly believed among some savage tribes that people could not go to heaven unless they had been married." One young lady re­marked that she guessed her chances for Heaven were pretty slim." "Well, I don't know about you, said Miss Greer," but it looks as though mine were." German as She is Spoke at the Normal— "Bittle, machen die Fenster geshut;" "like­wise " the German class was startled to hear one of their members translate a certain phrase as " I t s all off with me." Mr. R-m-n—"Bowman got to the mirror first, and he took such a long time at the curlingtongs that I didn't get a chance a t it." Hostess—"Butthere wereno curlingtongs in that room." Mr. R-m-n—"Oh. then he must have carried his own." Prof.E. (inScience.)—"Some animals such as the rat, beaver, squirrel, rabbit, etc., must gnaw to keep their teeth from growing too long." Miss W.—"What do horses gnaw for?" Prof. E— "They are probably hun-grv." (Whisper in the rear of the room.) " I s that why F. L. gnaws lead pencils? " ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page 36 ---------- 36 The Normal Messenger Miss G.—"What was Prof. F. smiling at just now?" Miss E.—At me, of-course. He often does that. Lots of people ask if he is my daughter." Allie—"I don't deny I think 'pine' and 'White' is the prettiest combination." "Miss Wms. (in Latin class)—"The stem is da; now Mr. Swanberg, will you construct the imperfect tense?" Mr. Swanberg, after deep thought, impressively: "D-a-m." Scene on the road to "Beaver obstruction." [Enter R. Ben K-rst-d.] Miss Nichols—"A fool! a fool! I met a fool i' the forest! A motley fool! " [Exit Mr. K-rst-d hurriedly.] Do you wonder? To Miss Dobler.—Next time you feel in­spired to rise from your chair in English, class, previously ascertain whether or not your watch-chain has been sureptitiously united to the curtain string and thereby avoid unpleasant and embarassing complications. Pin-k-y (at Beaver Dam, to the obstinate girl.)—"Come, let us take your picture." She—"Not on your life." He—"No, on the plate." Sonny Jones has a house and lot which he offered either to Bess or Dot. If it takes 280 girls to attract 35 boys up the hill to the Normal, what can one girl do ? SENIOR'S SOULOQUY Methinks I now am through with all my worry ; I have my Thesis written—my note books in— And that one great and soul exasperating thing Which haunts me night and day— Drives me from the tennis court, the gym, the "Munsey," And sends me heavy-hearted to my room, There to chew my pencil, tear my hair, and sob out wretched things— My "ESSAY FOR MISS MYERS"—aye, that's the haunting dread. In all these years, I've written twenty-three—and yet—I am alive ! So hard to please, I ne'er before have seen one. She e'en objects to blots, bad spelling, and poor-phrasing— My last one's in—'Tis over now— This everlasting dread of what the day will bring. ' My dress has come, and my new ties are very pretty-sure. My hat, they say, is one vast dream. Begone, ye wretched troubles! Get thee hence ! I will away to my beloved chums— And we together will go to town And each there spend ten cents at Knox's. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [q] ---------- „•-. ta«p*«rt iifcfcM- ;- ^^^^^^^^^Ell tfi ^ ™ P -I| 13 gt;^ LB-JI'' L*.. cr^HI^CTwPl ._, ^^^^Bfi- ^ OFFICES OF SUPERVISOR OF TRAINING SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [r] ---------- OFFICES OF THE PRINCIPAL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Plate [s] ---------- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN MoCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS S CAPS Grand View Block Holly Street FORCE The New The Food Breakfast Cereal that is A0 Food LOOK OUT FOR THE CARD WHICH, WITH FIVE CENTS ENTITLES YOU TO A 17c PACKAGE OF FORCE, AT KORTHAUER CO. Groeers StO W. HOLLY ST. PHONE 2 SB I Present Your Card Early ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS f WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT "Put a Kodak in your pocket," For a Kodak doubles the pleas­ure of your vacation. 90 cents to as high as you want to go. COLL/NS A CO. Druggists and Kodak Folks ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERISMEENTS ©rajS jaEISI0ISISI@ISiaiSISI@I@I3J5IB[Si0ISr[QMSM3M@J3IBIi J. N. SELBY CO. SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOKS, STATIONERY W E HAVE T H E BEST PHONE 1784 - 1244 HOLLY STREET ggI3jgi311I@I0lEysjaiJiJSIlISiai3JaS13MSI3MSISIMiISMSISI5MiS HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and -Easels at Reasonable Prices Telephone 1155 . . . . 1255 Elk Street BELLINGHAM BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., and 7 to 10 P. M. MRS. C. T. CANFIELD, Secy. MRS. E. W. PURDY, Pres't. ®I3iafaMai3Mai@JSM213raMSIM0EM3ISMSMSJ3I@ISISM@/SI@® Not in it! We mean the Rut of Photography. But everything New and Artistic, and j | Strictly up to date. M fa GENUINE PLATINDM ART PORTRAITS CALL AND SEE THEM The Kirkpatricfc Studio sarss5™*^****5" PHONE 1606 ^"-^ f i ; .'.20?3f K| O L L Y 8T- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xx] ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY Larson's Music § Store D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J . M c A R T H U R SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents B L ,K STREET WHATOOM SHERMAN'S tfO HOLLY ST. W. PHONE 1204 Full Line Magazines, Bound Novels, Pictorial Papers AND FANCY STATIONERY CASCADE LAUNDRY W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIMTOR Fifteen Years' Experience We solicit a share of your patronage and guarantee our work to be First Class TELEPHONE 1423 WHATCOM MARYOTT A SWIFT 8. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 116G WHATCOM HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 "The Singer is Best" Needles and S\ipplies for all Machines. Old Machines Repaired. Machines Sold on Easy Payments. The Singer is the cheapest machine, values considered, of any on earth. OPPOSITE ROTH BLOCK B. A. WMZBON, M'g'r. TELEPHONE 1114 Teachers, in their preparation for teach­i n g , will do well to in­clude a knowledge of Business, as taught in _ _ a good Business Col­lege. Ovr Coarse is Practical. Write for terms.. „ _ AUG. WILSON, Prop. Residence, 2404 F street, Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xxi] ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATEMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER Real Estate, General Insurance, Loans ROEHL BLOCK Telephone ion WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET FELL S HARZ, PROPS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . Whatcom, Wash. K. S N O I CE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER 0^%.X£I gt;J»LXTZ3 B L O CK MEATS WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO MARKETS NOL.TE BROS. zog% Holly St. East 803 Holly St. West Phone 861 Phone 981 ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD T r g t g A Sm Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city M ~ PHONE 1463 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS A ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 PRINTING * THat is Strictly Up-to-Date EDSON (EX IRISH 1311 R a i l r o a d A v e n ue ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 June - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Bellingham Bay Grocery Co. INCORPORATED Largest Stock and Lowest Prices on the Bay ALI, KINDS OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT TELEPHONE eat _ ,,,-r-, _ ~ ~ _ ^ . ^ . 112S-1131 ELK ST. WHATCOM It's our Business to Please you ^M\W'\ We want you to feel at home here. • F=^ If you want a stamp; to telephone; • L to see the directory; to meet your ^ » I friends; to wait for a car, or get a glass of our delicious Cream Soda, come in. You won't be urged to buy. DECHAMPLAIN . GRAHAM The Owl Pharmacy Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Phone 1481 A. Q. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1346 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. § THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF \ \ LADIES \ FINE \ SHOES \ I IN THE CITY J 5 O. 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- 1902_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly September, 1902 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [i] ---------- MORSE PROBABLY KEEPS IT PHONE, OFFICE 241 PHONE, STORE 251 Morse Hardware Co. Cooking Utensi
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1902_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly September, 1902 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [i] ---
Show more1902_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly September, 1902 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [i] ---------- MORSE PROBABLY KEEPS IT PHONE, OFFICE 241 PHONE, STORE 251 Morse Hardware Co. Cooking Utensils, Stoves and Ranges. GYMNASIUM SUPPLIES AND SPORTING GOODS Sell em low, send and get more 1033 AND 1039 ELK STREET GR0CERIES When Goods or Prices are not Satisfactory, Please Return Same and Money will be Refunded Byron Grocery Co. 114 West Holly Street - Telephone 2001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE SATISFACTORY STORE We Make Happy Homes Your Credit Is Good We Make Happy Homes If You Are in Need of Any Thing To Beautif y the Home Give us a call and get our Prices. We carry | the Best Line of Medium Priced | Furniture, Carpets, Draperies and | House Furnishing Goods In the | City. 3 Goods Sold On Easy Payments You are Welcome Whether Look- j§ mg or Buying. STANDARD FURNITURE CO. G.J.LISTMAN,Mgr. Canoe Street Near Holly. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. J. LARSON, Prop. BOARDING, FEED AND SALE STABLES, WOOD AND COAL GURNEY AND HACKS AT ALL HOURS . EXPRESS AND DRAYING 1321 ELK ST. PHONE 701 MUNRO, BLAKE HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. LONG BROS. Supply House 218 WEST HOLLY STREET HARDWARE Sporting Goods, Guns and Ammunition Finest Display of CARVING SETS in the City Agency, White Sewing Machines and Universal Stoves and Ranges ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 1094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Speeialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block. Will visit patients at their homes. WHATCOM, WASH. BIRNEY GOODHEART Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 Ottiee Telephone 281 Residence Telephone 283 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK, cor Elk and Holly. WHATCOM, WASH. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS 16 A 17. PHONE 1713 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM DR. FRANK J. VAN KIRK Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT RED FRONT BLOCK WHATCOM DR. I. W. POWGLL Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Office, Slade Building Phone 554 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [v] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block Residence Phone 1223 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. "WHATCOM, WASH. DR. P. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 7B5 DR. O. C. G I L B E RT DENTIST Cor. Dock and Holly - WHATCOM, WASH. D R . G. E. R O S T ER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block Telephone 784 CONSULTATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Suvgeon OFFICE ROOMS A AND B, RED FRONT BI/K Telephone 2265 ARTISTIC FRAMINQ, STATIONERY, PHOTO SUPPLIES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS We can show you the very Latest Styles in SOFT AND STIFF HATS Suits and Shirts to Measure HATCH (EL DICftEY HABERDASHERS HOLLY RAILROAD AVE. All the Latest and Host Correct Styles In PHOTOGRAPHY Are to be found at LOTHROR BROS. Our Motto: Not How Cheap But How Good We Can Make a Picture. Dock St., Whatcom Pianos by Car Load. Largest Dealers in, the West BRIGGS' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER STUDENTS ARE CORDIALLY IN­VITED TO MAKE THIS STORE HEADQUARTERS — a place to meet friends, wait for the cars, your down-home, so to speak. YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME. VISIT THE NEW Suit and Millinery Departments Located in one of the new Canoe St. rooms. Elegant New Fall Garments are be­ing shown, NEW Suits CloaKs Waists SKirts Trimmed. Hats Every Department is showing NEW FALL GOODS About October ist we will open a New Depart­ment of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S SHOES in one of the Canoe street rooms, also a Stock of HOUSE FURNISHINGS. THE LEADER -WW%*^%*W+W%, lt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [viii] ---------- The Normal Messenger C O N T E N T S Announcements 3 Entrance Examinations 4 Editorial 5 Resignation of Dr. Graves 6 Resignations 6 New members of the Faculty T Faculty 7 Class of 1902 9 General News 9 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Biological Sciences MISS AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades. MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU CAN DO BETTER AT THE FAIR Whatcom's Department Store The Largest Assortment of Silks, Silk Waists, Dress Goods, Tailor Made Stiits, Millinery In the City of Whatcom One of the Largest and most up = to - date Shoe Stocks in the State. The cost of living is some­what reduced when yot* buy yotw GROCERIES at THE FAIR WHATCOM'S RELIABLE STORE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER SEPTEMBER, 1902 ANNOUNCEMENTS The fourth annual session of the Whatcom State Normal School will convene at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, September 3, 1902. The opening exercises will be held in the auditorium and the public generally is in­vited. The address upon the occasion will be delivered by Miss Mittie U. Myers, who occupies the chair of English in the Normal School. Other numbers of the program will consist of music and announcements con­cerning the work of the new year. The offices of the school will be open a t 9 o'clock, Wednesday morning, for the registra­tion of students. Old students are urged to register early, and it is hoped each one will make special effort to give all new students a cordial reception to the institution. After registration each new student should present himself or herself, to some member of the committee upon course of study, and be class­ified for regular work. The committee on course of study consists of Prof. Washington Wilson, Miss Mittie U. Myers, Miss H. J. Tromanhauser, and Prin­cipal E. T. Mathes. Each new student immediately after class­ification should provide himself with a copy of his daily program and familiarize himself with the various departments of the build­ings, so that he will know exactly when, where and to whom his classes will recite. The regular daily program will be printed and a copy placed in the hands of every stu­dent. With this information all students can easily ascertain the lines of work offered for the semester, and all old students can readily arrange their work in accordance with the course of study they are following. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger The members of the faculty will devote Wednesday afternoon to meeting the students and assisting them in becoming acquainted -with the work of the institution. On Thursday morning at 9 o'clock there will be a general meeting of faculty and stu­dents in the auditorium, at which time full announcements concerning the daily work will be made. A list of boarding places may be found at the office, and any students who have not already made their arrangements for the year can easily do so by consulting this list of ac­commodations. A list of rooms which can be secured for light housekeeping is also a t hand for any who wish such accommodations. All students who desire to have some one meet them when they arrive in Whatcom should notify the Principal of the exact train or steamboat upon which they will reach the city. This is necessary as there are several boats and trains daily between Whatcom and Seattle. The young ladies of the Y. W. C. A. have made ample arrangements to meet all students as they arrive and it will be a pleas­ure for them to render this service. The officers of the Y. W. C. A. have pub­lished a very neat year book which contains much valuable information concerning the work of the Normal school as well as the work of the association. Copies of this year book are being mailed to all new students. The young ladies are also planning to es­tablish a Bureau of Information to be operated in the Normal building during the first week of school. ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS On Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd, at 2 o'clock entrance examinations will be con­ducted for any students who wish to enter the institution by examination in the com­mon branches. Examinations may also be taken by any who wish to secure advanced standing in this manner; or any old students who desire to complete any unfinished work of the past year may present themselves for examination at this time. Persons wishing to take examinations at a later date should report to the Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, WHATCOM, WASH. E D I T O R I A L S T A F F. MARY G. BIRD, '03 - - - Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS HATTIE E PRATT, '02) _ T i t t . r a r v E D I T H CHURCH, '02 / Literary HELEN WHITNEY. '05 } ,„„„, ENZO LOOP, '03 J I - o c al MINNIE E. PENFIELD, '02 . . . . . . Exchange EMMA K. GRUBER, '03 Club Notes EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. TERMS: TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Nor mal School. All business matter to the Business Managers Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Whatcom Postoffice as second class matter. VOL. III. SEPTEMBER, 1902 No. 4 The work of the past year is completed. Examinations are over, records are made, certificates and diplomas have been issued and teachers and students have scattered all along the Pacific coast to enjoy a period of rest and recreation. A review of the year just closed suggests many reasons for encourage­ment. While the school worked under many disadvantages in the way of accommoda­tions, these were happily removed before the year closed and all were given opportunity to enjoy the work of the school in its new and enlarged accommodations. But these material improvements were only one feature of growth and development. It is a source of much encouragement to the faculty that there has been a gradual growth in the in­tellectual standards of the institution. The past year witnessed a marked increase in the number of students admitted to advanced standing in the school. With these higher at­tainments in scholarship has come a more definite aim on the part of each student. This has enabled a more thorough classifica- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger tion of the students, and has made possible a higher degree of professional training. It is hoped therefore that these evidences of development may be manifest again in the student-body of the new year. If every student will then enter the institution with a fixed purpose to complete a definite amount of work in one of the courses of study, it will prove a great blessing, not only to himself, but to the institution as well. It will make possible a better organization of the work, and enable the Principal to utilize better the forces of the school. RESIGNATION OF DR. GRAVES It is with much regret that the friends of the Normal School have read of the resigna­tion of Dr. Frank P. Graves from the presi­dency of the State University. Since the or­ganization of the Normal School, Dr. Graves has always been one of its most loyal friends, and his occasional visits have always been much appreciated. RESIGNATIONS It is with much regret that we announce the resignations of Miss Laurel Harper and Miss Grace S. Burt from our faculty. Miss Harper has occupied the chair of drawing in our school during the past two years, and by her quiet manner, her warm sympathy and her devotion to her work has won the esteem and admiration of all who know her. Miss Burt has occupied the chair of vocal music and physical culture for the past year, and although she came to fill the engagement of another teacher she has done her work thoroughly and well, and her work as a :soloist can not well be too highly com­mended. Miss Harper will not teach during the coming year. Miss Burt has accepted a posi­tion as supervisor of music in the public schools of Somersworth, N. H., where she will be near relatives and old friends. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 NEW MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees in June Miss Ada Hogle of Emporia, Kansas, was elected to organize the work in manual training. Miss Hogle is a graduate and a post-graduate of the Kansas State Normal school. She has also attended Em­poria College for one year, and the Massa­chusetts Normal Art School in Boston for one year since her graduation. Her experi­ence covers work as teacher of Latin and drawing in High school; as art instructor in Emporia college, and as drawing teacher in three summer sessions of the Kansas State Normal school, and as assistant in manual training in the same institution for one year. Owing to the resignation of Miss Harper, Miss Hogle will have charge of the work in drawing in connection with the manual train­ing during the coming year. Miss Avanelle Coleman of Winona, Minn., has recently been selected to take charge of the work in vocal music and assist in physi­cal culture. Miss Coleman is a graduate of the Winona State Normal School, and has completed a graduate course in music in the Thomas Normal Training School in Detroit. She has assisted in teaching music in the Winona Normal School for three years and comes very highly recommended by President Millspaugh of that institution, by Dr. Irwin Shepherd, secretary of the N. E. A., and by Mrs. Emma Thomas of Detroit. FACULTY Dr. J. N. Bowman is spending August in California. Dr. E. T. Mathes with his family spent the month of July in rest and recreation on beau­tiful Lake Chelan. Prof. Washington Wilson has passed his vacation with his family in Berkley, Cal., where his daughter attends the University of California. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Miss Mittie U. Myers has enjoyed a visit t o Los Angeles and to her home in Reno, Nevada, since leaving in June. Miss Frances Hays has spent a good por­tion of the summer entertaining her cousin, Miss Coman, who is professor of history in Wellesley College, Massachusetts. They also enjoyed a month's camping on Waldron Island. Miss Ida Baker has been resting and en­tertaining friends at her home in the city. Miss Catherine Montgomery has divided her time among friends at Chelalis, Seattle and Whatcom. Miss Gertrude Earhart has passed a quiet summer with relatives at Duluth, Minn. Miss Cora F. Bratton has spent vacation with her brother, Prof. W. F. Bratton of Whitman College, Walla Walla. Prof. F. W. Eply and family camped for several weeks at Baker Lake. They also en­joyed an extended visit from Prof. Mitchell, an old college friend of Mr. Eply's. Prof. A. P. Romine has passed his entire vacation in the city. Miss Henrietta J. Tromanhauser has en­joyed a quiet summer with friends in Tacoma. Miss Nellie A. Cooper, the Principal's sec­retary, had charge of the office during Dr. Mathes' absence. Miss Mabel Zoe Wilson has devoted her entire summer to her work in the library with the result that the books are now all catalogued and arranged ready for use ac­cording to the card catalogue system. The library presents a very neat and an attractive appearance in its new arrangement. Prof. J. T. Forrest has taken several short trips into the country during the summer, but the new son, John, Jr., has prevented any of the trips from being very long or very close together. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Miss Grace S. Burt has passed her vacation at her home in Detroit, Mich. Miss Laurel M. Harper, who was called to the death bed of her mother in June, has re­mained at her home in Milford, Mich., during vacation. Her mother died July 3rd, after an illness of several months. CLASS OF 1902 The members of the class of 1902 are located for the coming year as follows: Miss Susie Arnett, Mt. Vernon; Miss Bes­sie Boyer, McMillan; Miss Ethel Chamber­lain, near Tacoma; Miss. Eva Comegys, Sno­homish; Miss Edna Cochel, Lynden; Miss Edith Church, Renton; Miss Laura Doerrer, Friday Harbor; Miss Evva Eckerson, What­com; Miss Alicenia Engle, Seattle; Miss Estelle Fletcher, Port Gamble; Miss May Gilligan, Fir; Miss Maude Hopkins, Ballard; Miss Jessie Lawrence in High School, Castle Rock; Thomas L. Monnett, Principal at Fri­day Harbor; Miss Alice Nichols, Everett; Miss Eudora Oliver, Port Townsend; Miss Minnie Penfield, Lookout; Miss Hattie Pratt, Whatcom; Miss Annie Raymond, Granite Falls; Miss Gertrude Streator, Seattle; Miss Laura Sweet, Ballard; Mrs. Jennie Stalnaker, Ballard; Miss Myrtle Trott, Seattle. Miss Anna Leque was married, June 16th, to Rev. O. J. Ordal of this city. Mr. Thos. Slattery will not teach, and the remaining members of the class have not reported their plans for the new vear. GENERAL NEWS. C. H. Bowman, '01, has resigned the Prin-cipalship of the Cedar Home Schools, to en­ter Whitworth College, Tacoma. Martin Korstad, '01, will remain at Por­ter, Wash., another year, and his brother ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Thomas will continue his work at the State University. Miss Carrie Macintosh has been re-elected at Waterville. Miss Maude Woodin, '01, has resigned her position in Fairhaven and has taken up her residence with her parents in Anacortes. Miss Jessie Havens of Florence, has resigned her position and will re-enter the Normal School this fall. Miss Carrie Wilmore, '01, has resigned her position in the Whatcom Schools to accept a position in the schools of Seattle. Miss Ada Shidler, '01, continues at Fern-dale. Miss Bessie Griggs, '01, will teach in Blaine next year. Miss Mary McBride, '01, is spending her vacation in Berkeley, California. She will teach again next year in Whatcom. Miss Luella Whittaker is spending her va­cation in California. Miss Louise Baker has resigned her posi­tion in Port Townsend to teach elsewhere. Albert Whitcomb has been teaching in Shuwah, Clallam county, during vacation. He will return for next year. Arthur Mabr\r is working in the canneries at Blaine during vacation. Miss Florence Mackey has been enjoying her summer with her sister, Mrs. C. B. Bux­ton, on Orcas Island. Miss Pearl Lee, '01, has been re-elected in Everett. Miss Allie Muldoon, '01, has been elected to a position in Seattle. Miss Emma Ratcliffe, '01, has been re­elected Principal at Fir. Miss Edith Burgess, '01, has accepted a primary position in Stanwood. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Geo. R. Bright, '01, has been re-elected at Pe Ell, and was asked to select teachers to £11 two vacancies in his schools. Miss Sadie Lewellen, '01, resigned her position in Granite Falls to take a place in the Whatcom City schools. Miss Margaret Clark, '00, has asked for a leave of absence for one year from the Everett schools. Miss Ruth Pratt, '00, graduated from the State University in June. Miss Blanche Judkins will teach in Blaine the coming year. Miss Elsie Moore begins her third year in Kent this fall. Miss Alice Kellogg will re-enter the Nor­mal this fall. Miss Bertha Korstad is head bookkeeper in a large laundry in Seattle. Miss Mildred Reid is working in the Seat­tle telephone exchange. Fred D. Eason has been working during vacation with a surveying party in the Mt. Baker country. He will return to school. J. J. Kaufman is clerking in a store in Aberdeen. Miss Pearl Peime will soon close her school near Friday Harbor and return to the Normal School. Miss Emma Dubuque will teach in Castle Rock this coming year. Miss Maude Everett has been teaching for several months near Lake Whatcom. Miss Esther Talmadge has been elected to a position in the Port Townsend schools. Mrs. Cora F. Dunn has engaged to teach near Laurel. Miss Alice Jenkins will teach in Rome next year. This Rome is only seven miles from Whatcom. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger Miss Carrie Masterson, who was com­pelled to leave school on account of ill-health, last year, will return in September. Miss Elsie Ware has been teaching during vacation at Blyn, Clallam county. Mr. L. P. White, President of our Board of Trustees, was called East early in August by the illness and death of his father, who was an old and respected citizen of West Virginia. Prof. Romine has devoted considerable time during vacation to the arrangement of the material in the museum, which now pre­sents a much improved appearance. Prof. Eply has thoroughly overhauled the physical laboratory and prepared much new work for the incoming classes. Our janitor has worked faithfully during the past two months with all weapons and utensils necessan' to cleanse the building thoroughly. It now presents a very neat and inviting appearance. More than three hundred cords of wood have been placed near the entrance to the boiler room within the past few weeks. We intend to keep warm. Miss Elsie Masterson, last June, lost her mother after a long illness. Miss Elsie will return to school in September. Miss Ida Pillman has given up her position in the Everett City schools to enter the Sen­ior Class this fall. Miss Sara Peterson has been teaching for the past year on Lopez Island. Miss Pansy Freeman will teach in Ballard next year. Miss Grace Hardy has been teaching a large school near Kent during the past year. Miss Aliwesa Kennedy will continue her work in Edmonds. Miss Cecilia Zeigweid will teach in Burl­ington next year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Miss Calla Monlux, '01, has accepted a position in Colfax for next year. Several students who attended the Normal School during the first year, but who have been teaching since, will enter school again this fall. Dr. Bowman attended the institute at Port Townsend, August 4-8th. Miss Frances Lane attended the summer school in Seattle during vacation. Miss Harriet Bray will teach in Seattle this year. Miss Emma Gruber will enter school again in September and take up the work of the Senior year. Miss Beryl Shahan, President of the Y. W. C. A., has devoted much of her summer to the publication of the Y. W. C. A. year book. Miss Ethel Worthen still suffers from her fall from a bicycle last May, but she expects to be able to enter school in September. Miss Sarah J. Rogers has resigned her position as superintendent of the city schools, at Helena, Montana, and will enter Stanford University next September for special work. Miss Rogers was supervisor of our training department during the first year of our his­tory as a school. Mrs. Jane Connell Hellier has been spend­ing her summer in Chicago. Her home is in Camp Hill, Ala. Mr. Charles Henrici who attended the Normal School during the first year commit­ted suicide in Chicago a few days ago. He was suffering from temporary insanity at the time the act was committed. His brother and sister witnessed the terrible deed. Enzo Loop is having a hard time deciding whether to teach school or enter the senior class. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Miss Gertrude Streator has spent her sum­mer in Whatcom. Miss Virginia Westfall has moved to Cal­ifornia. Miss Mary Anderson spent her vacation in the country on a farm. Miss Marie Osby has been re-elected at Cedar Home. Miss Emma Whitworth will teach at Prairie, next year. Misses Baker and Montgomery of the fac­ulty, have each taken a homestead in the eastern part of Skagit county during the summer. Several hundred new volumes have been purchased for the library and more than a hundred magazines, journals and newspapers have been ordered for the reading tables. Nearly two thousand copies of the Normal School Catalogue have been mailed during the past few weeks, and the indications are that the attendance this coming year will be gratifying to all concerned. Seven new houses have been erected within one block of the Normal campus since the close of school in June, and this is but indica­tive of the growth all over our c i ty Not less than four hundred homes have been built in Whatcom this summer. Miss Jessie White is spending August in California visiting friends. Miss Ida Hogard was married, August 11th, to Mr. Ralph Cameron of Fairhaven. Miss Bessie M. Lloyd has been spending the summer in Whatcom. Miss Florence Griffith, '00, will teach in Anacortes next year. Miss Blanche Charon, '02, has recently been elected to a position in Everett. Miss Laura Hibbs will teach at Trafton during the fall months. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN McCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS CAPS Grand View Block Holly Street ^^mm»^m^im^^^mmiesmmmsmmg^sgssm^ W. W. WYATT, Pres. H. J. KORTHAUER, Sec. and Treas E. E. FOLU3TT, Vice-Pres. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PHONE MAIN 38 216 WEST HOLLY ST. mmmmmmmBHrnommmm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORMAL STUDENTS 4,000.00 IN PRIZES If you took any pictures during vacation ask Dr. Mathes for a Contest Circular. It will tell you how you can make some easy money. You've got two months left yet. COLLINS lt; CO. Druggists and Kodak Folks A CAMPING OUT PARTY Should provide themselves with the best foods be­fore leaving home, as a camping out ground isn't a place to secure such high grade groceries, canned goods and delicacies as you will find in our high grade stock of foods. For camping, picnics, yacht­ing parties, fishing excursions, prospecting and mining secure your palatable, nourishing and choice foods at IRELAND TELEPHONE GOI lt;* PANCOAST HOLLY AND E STREETS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISMENTS J. N. SELBY CO. I SCHOOL, SUPPLIES, BOOKS, STATIONERY WE HAVE THE BEST |j Come and See Us if j | PHONE J784 - /244t HOLLY STREET |] @iiMI2liMi!ISfi!MS^ HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices Telephone 1155 - - - 1355 Elk Street BELLINGHAM BAT PDBLIG LIBRARY Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., and 7 to to p. 11. MRS. C. T. CANFIELD, Secy. MRS. E. W. PTJRDY, Pres't. r fBMjaic!i@isM!afai0i@iai3i3iaiaf^isi3isjei@isiBJSi3i3isisis/sis® JUST A HfNUTE Of course you want some Photo­graphs and the best are none too good for you. i See that the name . . . K1RKPATRICK . . . Is on them. Ij GENUINE PLATINUMS 1 j^ifgigi^ifaMfiangpiijUBM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xii] ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY PIANO's Larson's Music S Store D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. M c A R T H U R SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents E L K S T R E E T WHATOOU SHERMAN'S IIO HOLLY ST. W~ PHONE 1204 A Great Variety of Composition Books and Tablets FANCY STATIONERY CASCADE LAUNDRY W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen Years' Experience We solicit a share of your patronage and guarantee our work to be First Class TELEPHONE 142S WHATCOM 8. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET M'RlormrT Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incuba­tors and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. J 1757 Holly Street PHONE If66 WHATCOM HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 Kindly Tell Him You Saw His Ad In THE MESSENGER NORTHWEST Teachers in their _^ preparation for teach- B USINESS ** ^ " ^ w*"t o i n ; elude a knowledge of C^OZLZLE.C1 E Busmess« as taught in a good Business Col­lege. Oar Course is Practical. Write for terms.. AUG. WILSON, Prop. Residence, 2404 F street, Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xiv] ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATBMAN Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER Real Estate, General Insurance, Loans ROEHL BLOCK Telephone i o n WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET F E L L MARZ, PROPS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Eutton and Lamb SHIPPING SUPPLIED Salt Meats, Game in Season MEATS Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . Whatcom, Wash. ra. S N O I CE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Ojft.PCLA.3STI3 B L O CK WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO MARKETS NOLTE BROS. io£% Holly St. Mast 80s Holly St. West Phone 861 Phone 981 ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD r r g g £ £m Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the "; lt;y M—• PHONE 1463 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS A ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 PRINTING * THat is Strictly Up-to-Date EDSON ®L IRISH 1311 R.ailroad A v e n ue ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Bellingham Bay Grocery Co. INCORPORATED Largest Stock and Lowest Prices on the Bay ALI, KINDS OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT TELEPHONE 8Z1 _ _ ,.,,•»•» - ^ — . ^ » , 1126-1131 ELK ST. WHATCOM LWAYS j At Your Service DECHAMPLAIN GRAHAM The Owl Pharmacy Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Phone 1481 A. Q. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1346 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. I THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF | \ LADIES' \ FINE \ SHOES \ I IN THE CITY J I G. F\ RAYMOND f J HO EAST HOLLY STREET WHATCOM V ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LADIES: We make a specialty of The Best Things te Eat And handle a line of Fancy Lunch Goods seldom found outside of the largest cities. QUICK SERVICE Lateness and Up-to-Dateness 114 HOLLY ST., EAST TWO PHONES, 801 881 WILSON, NOBLES BARR I THE GAGE • DODSON CO.! I SELL Standard Goods J ip % | Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, | | Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's | | Gloves, and High Grades of Men's ^j ^ Furnishings $ I FISCHER BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. % rltQISJiiMiaiaiia^ T H E til BARK 6F WHATG6MI L gt; P. WHITE CO. I TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING " AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED E{ LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM M ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 September - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MODERN OPTICS WE HAVE the latest approved scientific in- struments for accurate Eye-testing. Our Optical Department is in charge of a thoroughly scientific Graduate Optician of years' experience. We have successfully fitted over 8,000 pairs of glasses in Whatcom and adjoining counties during the past eight years. Testimonials furnished. NOTICE! To those whom we have fitted with Glasses we suggest that you have your Eyes re-examined before taking up your year's work. It may save you a great deal of inconvenience and ~ eye strain. We will be pleased to make this ex- amination and advise you without charge. BERENS JEWELRY AND 0PTICAL HOUSE, 104 E. Holly St., WhatcomPPPPP
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Show more1902_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER NOVEMBER 1902 Monthly WHATCOM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- M TELEPHONES S J , OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAIN 24 jg 2 - ' • * * * * — ik f MORSE HARDWARE CO. I » • 5 £ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL j|j 2 * m * * Cooking Utensils, Stoves | 5 and Ranges £ * * 2 * 2 * 2 * ifk ^ * Gymnasium Supplies (2J* Sporting Goods tf » of all kinds. Sell 'em low, send and $ «S get more. * 2 * 2 * J 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * * WHATCOM * m iti ! GROCERIES I *»« "—: • • •' —i ——• • • •^• • •-• • • •J• • •-• • • •—•: • • •—• • • *** • m * m • * J WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE jg * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * * RETURN SAME AND MONEY * jj WILL BE REFUNDED Jtjtjtjtj* g » * I I * * | Byron Grocery Co* | I I * 114 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 £ $ * ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- TRY Sfte LEADER For tH» n*w*st »ntf latest •tyl«a in Dry Goods Dress Goods Trimmings Kid Gloves Ladies' Apparel Ladies' Suits Skirts Gloves Furs Waists and Wrappers 5HOES Our Shoe Department will soon be complete, and will contain a splendid assortment of Indies' Misses' and Children's Fine Shoes. Nobby, new styles at popular prices. Books and Stationery A new department, containing the late copyrighted books, tablets and papeteries. THE LEADER Canom and Holly StrmmU ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Residence Lots HE undersigned corporation owns most of the unoccupied residence lots in the vicinity of the State Normal. This district is growing very rapidly and the property in this locality is steadily advancing in value. Our residence lots that we placed on the market a year ago at $450.00 are now sold at $500.00. Our remaining building sites range from $500 to $700 for a lot 55 x 125 feet Our terms are one-fourth cash, balance in semi-an­nual or quarterly payments, extending over a period of two years. A slight discount will be allowed for cash and more extended terms will be granted in instances where the purchaser will enter into a contract to build at once. For detail Information, apply to Land Dept B. B. Imp. Co. BOOKS! AT SHERMAN'S HO W E S T HOUL.YST. Late Works of Fiction $1.25 Standard Works 15c and upward. Beautiful Line of Xmas Papetries Iflunro, filake $ paskell Hardware, Tinning and Plumbing «£ Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers. Sole AwntsforBridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. I/TOROOK SHANKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART Rooms t, 2 and 3, Red Front Bldg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3281 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH. DR. S. 1ST. K E L LY R E D F R O N T BTJirXUNQ-Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 3141 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 441 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D, Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black 671 —Office, Red 64 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block 11 0 8 W e s t H o l 1y s t r e e t nouy mock j 1305 j ^ s t r^.t pj,^ B l a c k W71 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block 'PHONES—Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 82 CONSULTATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Note and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Will visit patients at their homes WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Our Styles are Correct Prices are Right Everything Strictly Up'tO'Date . HOttr Mr* #.*.Atr£ . Jill the Latest and Most Correct ...Styles in... PHOTOGRAPHY are to be found at LOTHROP BROS. OUR MOTTO—"Not how cheap, but how good we can make a picture." DOCK ST., WHATCOM Pianos by -the­nar £oad The Largest Dealers in the West BRIGGS' PIANO MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Best Clothes for Men nOT best because we say so nor because we sell them but proven best by rigid test of wear of thousands of particu­lar men for twenty years past This is the label that marks the best P e r f e c t i o n of fit, style and workman­ship equalled only by high-class eastern tail­ors, and prices no higher than the ordinary ready-to-wear clothes. Suits and Overcoats $15 to $25 All garments properly fit­ted and kept in repair free of charge. Send for fash­ion booklet showing cor­rect styles for all occasi­ons, mailed free. COX OVERLOOK CO. Hannah Blk., 211 B. Holly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy Miss MITTIE U. MYERS, English EDWIN N. STONE, Latin MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences MISS AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISSH. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BARER, English and Mathematics Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM WASHINGTON IS beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven ; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences ; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Offers Three Regular Courses- Advanced elective courses; Special courses in methods; Courses in manual training; Review courses. Prominent F e a t u r e s - Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; harge and beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n and E x p e n s e s - Second semester opens February 2,1903; Students enter at any time; Board and room costs |3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month ; No tuition; library fee $10— gt;£ returnable; Text books are loaned free. CATALOGUE FREE CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English EDWIN N. STONE, Latin MISS ADA HOGLE, Drarving Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences Miss AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German Miss H.J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Dormal Messenger NOVEMBER J902 FROM THE FAR AWAY PHILLIPINES Extracts from a letter received by Prof. Forrest, September 17, from Robert Vaile, Delores, Abra, Phillipines Dolores, Abra, July 28, 1902. My Dear Mr. Forrest:— This ought to reach you about the time that you are beginning another school year and I am wondering where you are and how you are getting along. I have had no late news from Whatcom, since even the last let­ters I have from home are dated June 1st, so I have no way of knowing what if any chan­ges were made in Washington this summer. Was there very much of a mix-up through­out the state? It was only by accident that I saw a reference to 'Governor McBride* but I have seen nothing of John R. Rogers' death or retirement. This fall sees another election of a legislature, does it not, but not one for governor ? School work goes about the same as last year, save that I have the foundation I tried to lay then to work upon, and we have our quota now of books and materials to work with. Of course the children are using just as little English as ever among themselves and they have by no means gotten away from their old notions of studying aloud when I am not in the room. The native teachers are sup-so wrong to me to let them even have a chance posed to help as much as they can but it seems ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- to spread their as yet quite imperfect knowl­edge of English that I take upon myself prac­tically all of the teaching that is done to the hundred odd children who are coming regu­larly. The best ones, about fifteen years old, are reading in the second reader and are work­ing in short division. The youngest ones have a chart and some attempt at number work. In my school for adults there are the three young men of the town who are interested in such things, my 'maestro' and two clerks in the 'presidencia' or town hall, and two older men who want to learn but have not the appli­cation and the ability, to make any headway at all. These all know a little Spanish but there are besides several young women who know now more English than they do Spanish, I think. Now that I have become as acclimated and as accustomed to the conditions here as I have, I get along very well in my living and work and play. I have with me a case of condensed milk, a case of canned salmon, another of canned oatmeal, a twenty-five pound can of sugar and another of flour, and a few extras, all purchased from the civil commissary store at prices only slightly above those you pay. Then I can buy all the eggs at six cents a doz­en, young chickens cost less than five cents apiece, rice is abundant and cheap, and bana­nas and pineapples and cocoanuts and lemons, and a little later, papayas are plentiful. The thatched roof of the house in which I am living has been repaired so that it holds, or rather sheds all the water that falls, and there is a lot of it, so really I am quite comfortably off. I have enough reading and writing to do to occupy all of my spare time so I have come not to mind in the least not seeing a white face for weeks at a time. I am draw^ ing a hundred dollars a month, which means two hundred and thirty-five Mexican dollars just now, with fifteen dollars a month extra for night school, three times a week. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- As to the political situation I think that the people in this vicinity at least are beginning to accept the present order of things as a matter of course and are con­tent. They are still very bitter indeed to­wards the friars and are going so far as to say that religion is only good for those who are still savages. Very sincerely yours, ROBERT B. VAILE. NEW LITERARY ORGANIZATIONS PARTHENON A new line of society work has been insti­tuted in school and has taken form in an inde­pendent club whose whole organization and system is carried on by the students. The on­ly faculty requirements are that the student must have shown himself to be an earnest, active, and energetic member of the clubs of last year. These when excused and recom­mended by their respective critics are eligible to membership in the independent club. A number of the above class of students have effectually accomplished its organization and the club now flourishes as the Parthenon, meeting each Saturday evening at the Normal. From the nature of the meaning of the name, the club stands as the highest ideal in active participation in parliamentary rules, de­bates, educational work, all accomplishments along literary lines, and ease and grace in public speaking, which are very necessary adjuncts of a teacher's life. Being thus made up of the active members of all the other clubs the Parthenon bids fair to stand as the repre­sentative, and great interest is manifested on all sides. Each member has a decided opinion and is eager to give it, causing no little prac­tice in rulings on the part of the presiding offi­cers. All passivity seems to have vanished ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- and we have now in our midst, an earnest, enthusiastic body of the best material in school and which from the nature of the spirit pre­vailing within it, will have a lasting and pow­erful influence in the busy school life. Its members are striving to make it an ideal club and results at this time show that their efforts are successful, not only temporarily, but are based upon a solid foundation of the hearty co-operation of its members. Hail to the Parthenon! SORONIAN On account of the large number of students enrolled this year it was found necessary to form a new literary society. The name chosen for this society was Soronian, meaning a sisterhood. The meet­ings held by this society have hitherto been business meetings and parliamentary drill. The first programme will be rendered Friday, No­vember 7. The work planned by the society is similar to that planned by the other societies. The President of the society is Miss Stella Anderson. The faculty critic, Prof. Stone. These two newly formed literary clubs have proved insufficient to give the increased num­ber of new students each a society home. Hence a third club is being organized. A re­port of its organization will be given in the next issue of the Normal Messenger. THE SENIOR CLASS The Senior Class of '03, consisting of forty-eight members, four of whom are "misters," have proven themselves a powerful factor in the school, both in number and spirit. The frequent and interesting meetings are filled with grave opinions and solemn declarations, which sometimes, it is feared, rise to excited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- and rather youthful-like animation in debate and arguments as to the line of action to fol­low. But outside the class-room they are im­pressive with dignity and calm judgment. The most successful reception of the year was the "Senior At Home" given to the Juniors, Fac­ulty, students, and friends on Oct. 17. The guests entering at the main entrance were ushered by the reception committee to the broad landing of the library stairway. The big window and walls here were a mass of many colored autumn leaves and crimson dec­orations, lit up with Japanese lanterns. A reception committee at this place further ushered the welcomed friends to the second floor, where in the recitation rooms at the end of the corridor adjoining the annex, the class with colors, mottoes, and punch-bowls were in great evidence. Each member made special efforts to place the guests at their ease. All stiffness and formality disappeared. Graciousness and gen­iality prevailed. When all seemed to have met the extensive senior class and faculty, the entire assembly proceeded to the auditorium, where an excellent program, suitable to the spirit of the hour was rendered. The instru­mental selections given by Messrs. Boyer and Warren and Miss Wees were highly appreci­ated. We are very grateful to these friends who leave the duties of a busy life occasionally and thus prove their good will to our institution. Our popular and beloved Mrs. Mathes de­lighted us all with her selections in dialect. The fact that Miss Coleman was made to res­pond to two encores demonstrates the way in which she has entered our hearts. A speech by our genial class president, Miss Gruber, closed the program, and the assembled guests repaired to the punch-bowls. After pledging the success of the class of 1903, all bade the happy class good-night. The Seniors expect to become prominent in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- basket ball this year, and are practicing steadily with some very good material with which to wark. Last year, as the ever trod­den upon Juniors, they were obliged to meekly retire from the honors. But this year as tri­umphant and serene Seniors they have no doubts on the subject. They must look to their laurels, however, for the plucky Juniors are living strenuous lives along the athletic line. The Seniors have standing chal­lenges out to all within reach and subsequent history will reveal the result. The class officers are as follows: Emma Gruber, President. F. W. Rhoades, V. President. Belle Williams, Secretary. Ben Hovies, Treasurer. Earl Morris and Minnie Sapp, Class Artists. ALUMNI Miss Nellie Jones is teaching at Marietta. Miss May Bird is teaching near Marysville. Miss Lindstrom is attending the State Uni­versity. Miss Myrtle Stenver is working in the bank at Puyallup. Miss Mabel Copeland is teaching in Ana-cortes this year. Miss Lina Feckeascher is teaching in Sedro- Wooley this year. Miss Helen Collins is teaching near her home at Kirkland. Thomas Slattery is keeping books in his father's office at present. Miss Ida McMillan has been elected to a position in the Ballard schools. Miss Bessie Boyer has charge of the pri­mary department at East Sound. Miss Ethel Chamberlain is teaching the school at Belfast, in Skagit county. Miss Jessie Laurence and Emma Dubuque are teaching at Castle Rock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Miss Cecelia Zeigweid has charge of sec­ond primary work in the Burlington schools. Miss Eva Comegys is teaching at Snoho­mish. Miss Lillian Burke is also teaching there. Miss Grace Huntoon is teaching in a rural school near Seattle. Miss Emma Green is al­so teaching near Seattle. Miss Gertrude Streator, Miss Ahcenia En-gle, and Miss Myrtle Trott are teaching at the Green Lake school in Seattle. SCHOOL NOTES The entire session was a mutual pleasure, and pronounced by all to be the most successful institute ever held in the county. The latest edition of the International En­cyclopedia has been ordered for the library. This makes the sixth set of encyclopedia placed in the school. Each set is different from the others. Prof. Winship of Boston, gave several inter­esting and instructive lectures during the week. His lecture on Longfellow and Lowell, as well as the one entitled Saints and Rascals, is worthy of mention. The school exhibit was deserving of special mention. It was of great credit to teachers and pupils in the country districts, and challen­ges the approval of all. Whatcom county may well be proud of her schools. With such a corps of earnest, progressive teachers there is no reason why Whatcom County should not rank first in the State in educational matters. The Whatcom and San Juan County teach­ers, held their regular annual institute in the United Presbyterian church during the week commencing with October 13th. There were two hundred and sixteen teachers in attend­ance, the largest number ever registered. Prof. Kincaid of the State University delivered an excellent address on beetles, bugs, flies, mos­quitoes, and their life history. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON F.' D! EASON,^ , 0 3 f BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RHOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BELLE WILLIAMS, *03, Parthenon/ Titerarv GERTRUDE SHITH, '05, Utopian...} wierary MARY PATRIC, '0? Y. W. C. A ( Tj~»al« ALICE CURRIE, '05,Sorbnian j i^ocais ETHEL EVERETT, '04, Aurora, Alumni STATIRA BIGGS, '03, Chilic Exchanges ERNEST W. O'LOUGNLIN, '04, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ADA MYERS, '05, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS, '03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Postoffice at Whatcom, Washington as second-class matter. VOL IV NOVEMBER J902 NO. \ With this issue, Vol. IV, No. I, the Normal Messenger appears before the public with a few important changes. We are, we feel, justly proud of the record of advancement that has been made along all lines, by the Whatcom State Normal School, from its be­ginning, only three years ago, up to the pres­ent time, when it takes rank among the very foremost of the Normal Schools in the North­west. In view of the fact of this remarkable growth, we feel that it is in order to express a few congratulations. First of all we congratulate our worthy principal, Dr. Mathes, whose untiring energy and skillful management, have been no small factors in promoting the success of the school. We congratulate the faculty, individually, for the strength of their respective depart­ments. We congratulate our honored trustees for the happy consequence of their labors. We congratulate the people of Bellingham Bay upon being so fully imbued with the 20th century spirit of success and progress. To ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- the support given to our Normal School by the influence of this spirit we wish to give due acknowledgement. And, lastly, we, the students, congratulate ourselves upon the special privilege afforded us by the existence here at Whatcom of a live, up-to-date Normal School. Hence it is that the Normal Messenger, the organ of the student body, have made the im­portant changes above referred to. In endeavoring to keep in line with the gen­eral advancement of the school the publication has been changed from a quarterly to a month­ly, and the management has passed into the hands of the students themselves. In making these changes we deeply appre­ciate the added responsibility placed upon us, and confidently invite the support, not only of the whole student body and faculty, but of alumni and other interested friends as well. We gratefully appreciate the support given us by our advertisers, and bespeak for them your patronage. It is our intention this year to publish eight numbers of the Normal Messenger beginning with this, our first issue. We hope by making the Messenger a month­ly, we afford our allumni and friends, especi­ally the teachers of the public schools, a better medium for keeping in touch with what is transpiring here at the Normal. We trust that the change will create an in-tenser interest in the publication in general. We believe that the interests of the school, together with the various reasons that the Messenger has been published at all in the past, will be materially advanced by the change. We believe that our Normal School has out­grown a quarterly publication. Because of these hopes and beliefs we are willing to devote our time and be unceasing in our efforts to make the Normal Messenger a clear and worthy reflector of the spirit and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- happenings at the Normal School. However, as we are but amateurs in doing work of this kind, we realize we shall have our short-com­ings, and consequently request that our sub­scribers be in a degree indulgent and that they be sparing with their criticisms. In attending an institution of this kind one naturally expects exceptional privileges for listening to addresses by prominent men. But the students of our school this fall have been exceedingly fortunate along this line, and dead in deed must be the soul that has not been touched, uplifted, and inspired to higher ideals by at least some of the many and va­ried talks that have been given in the General Assembly room. These seeds of noble man­hood and womanhood being so timely sown in such favorable soil, the souls of upwards of three hundred of the future teachers of our country, who can estimate the abundance of the harvest! Our staff artist has designed an entirely new front cover for the Messenger, which will add greatly to its appearance. We very much re­gret being unable to have the plate finished in time for use in this issue. Students, read our advertisements and pa­tronize the advertisers. Without their sup­port we could not publish a monthly paper, make a weekly edition possible in the near future. LECTURE COURSE The lecture course for the season of 1902-3 will contain seven numbers rather than five as last year. The first lecture will be given Nov. 21 by Prof. Sessions on the subject, "Liquid Air." This lecture is illustrated by a great number of experiments with liquified air producing temperatures 912 degrees below zero and 3500 degress above zero. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- On December 8, Miss Thompson of Minnea­polis, will read with the aid of a stereoptican, "The Chinook," written by Joseph Blethen, managing editor of the Seattle Times. In the same month the Cowels Concert Company will give a concert; and in March the Grand Opera Company will be here. As star in this company Mile de la Lussan will appear; she has been connected with the Wag­nerian Opera for several years, and has sung with Mr. Moritz Gran's Company in America. Robert Nourse was to lecture on "Dr. Jek-yll and Mr. Hyde," but his death in Virginia on Sept. 27 leaves this number unfilled. In April Dr. M. A. Mathews of the First Presbyterian church of Seattle, will lecture on "The Minister vs. the Present Social Condi­tions." In May the lecture course will be closed by Dr. A. A. Willitts with his lecture on "Sun­shine." Dr. Willitts, however, is subject for change. Tickets to citizens and students are the same price as last year; one change howev­er, is noted—the student rate given to all pu­pils of the Public Schools of the Bay Cities. ASSEMBLY TALKS The Normal School has been favored the past few weeks in having a number of address­es in General Assembly. Among them were: Rev. T. M. Gun who spoke on "The Battle of Murfreesborough." Mr. Gun was a partici­pant and his black hand sketch of the battle was very interesting. Dr. S. H. Young, the Presbyterian mission­ary from Alaska, gave an excellent talk on his work there among the Indians. He be­lieves Alaska admirably adapted to aggricul-tural pursuits. Dr. M. A. Mathews spoke to the students on the "Purpose of Education." Dr. J. C. Thomas on "Moral Culture." Dr. R. T. Grant of Vancouver, B. C, on ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Our Coast. His talk was instructive and entertaining. Should Dr. Grant ever visit Whatcom, we bespeak for him a warm wel­come at the Normal School. Prof. A. H. Yoder of the State University, gave an address on "The Period of Adoles­cence." Dr. Helen Joyce of Tacoma, spoke on Phy­sical culture Prof. B. W. Brentnall, editor of the North­western School Journal, spoke on "Man's Ac­tivities." Miss Jessie Wilcox, supervisor of the train­ing school in Ellensburg Normal school, brought greetings from the students of that school and spoke to the students on "Opti­mism." Supt. R. B. Bryan spoke on "The Aim of Girls." Mr. Cotterell of Seattle, a representative of the Good Templars at the International con­vention in Europe, gave the school an interest­ing talk on his trip. Telling of the places of interest he visited. Rev. Dr. Sulliger gave the school his lect­ure, "Queens and Quacks of the 20th Century" on Oct. 31. It was very amusing and enter­taining. ATHLETICS Athletics has heretofore been an unimpor­tant feature in our school life. But with the completion of the gymnasium and its fitting with convenient apparatus, there has been a stimulus added to indoor games and exercises that has been greeted with enthusiasm by the majority of students. The season has opened promisingly for the many lately organized teams that intend to play basket ball. The Normal boys have already played their initial game with Co. M, of the State Militia of Whatcom, and won by the close score of 8 to 11. This game is noted as being the first one ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- ever played by the Normal boys against an outside team. Manager Pinckney White has arranged for a number of games, and in all, the liveliest interest will be shown. The Nor­mal team consists of the following students: F. D. Eason, center; A. Robinson, forward; A. Rose, forward; R. Everett guard; and E. W. O'Loughlin, guard. The girls have not been slow to appreciate the value of athletic amusements, and have or­ganized teams, elected managers and captains, and have standing dates for games with local teams. Throughout they have been character­ized by such thrift and energy, that their ef­forts might well be envied by those who are more experienced in athletic tactics. Class rivalry in athletics is the most impor­tant feature yet developed. Each class has its manager and captain and the coming games promise to develop much class spirit, and con­sequently enthusiasm in the sport. A board of managers has been elected by the Joint Athlet­ic Association to which all matters pertaining to athletics—wherein the different classes are concerned—will be referred. The members of the board were chosen in order that each might represent the class to which he belongs. Five class representatives and two not parti­san members comprise this board. LOCALS Class spirit ran rather high Monday morn­ing, Oct. 27. An open quotation—What is the Tam o'Shanter Club ? Carrie Shahan visited her sister Beryl dur­ing Institute week. Prof. J. F. Forrest spent Oct. 25th, hunting near Chuckanut Mt. Profs. Wilson and Bowman visited friends in Seattle Oct. 25-26. Carrie Temple has left school on account of the death of her sister. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Esther Wallace has left school and is teach­ing in the Lincoln school. Miss Gilchrist of Stanwood, has been visit­ing her sister at the Normal. Lena Freise who left school a few weeks ago is teaching at Tualco, Wash. Miss Nellie Cooper returned Oct. 29, from a visit to her sister at Pearson, Wash. Miss Bertha Ross visited her home in Ev­erett over Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. Mamie Mutchler of first year class is con­fined at her home near Lynden with scarlet fever. Miss Soper, the former instructor in the Thomas Music School of Detroit, has been the guest of Miss Coleman. Miss Coleman is planning to organize the school for chorus work, and practice occasion­ally during Assembly time. Emma Clanton who was a student at the Normal is a candidate for county school su­perintendent in Klickitat county. The geology class has made several geologi­cal trips since school opened. They have plan­ned to go to Lummi Island, Nov. 8. Dr. Mathes gave a talk at Assembly Oct. 29 on the oyster industry in Mason county, with statistics which were very interesting. Mrs. G. Crueger of Snohomish, is visiting her daughters, Misses Martha and Lilly. On Thursday she visited the Normal school. One of the most enjoyable affairs which has occurred since the opening of school was the "Children's Party" given by the Utopian Club in the gymnasium. The first prize for ladies was given to Meryl Hays, and the first prize for gentlemen to Ben. Hovies. A children's program was given and light refreshments served. Miss Christine Thomle has been favored with a visit from two of her brothers and a sister since school opened. One brother was on his way to Pullman Wash. A number of students have attended Prof. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Alexander's lectures on Phrenology during the past week. On Monday night Oct. 27, the Tam o'Shanter Club attended in a body. A number of new books have been added to the library since school opened. A set of In­ternational Enclycopedia, also 200 general reference books and a number of new text books. A number of the faculty and students at­tended Ellery's Royal Italian Band at the op­era house Oct. 25. The band was recommend­ed to the students by Prof. Eply and Miss Coleman. Miss Jeanette Baker has presented the Al-cott Club with a handsome burnt portrait of Louisa M. Alcott, and the room is further ad­orned with two burnt panels of the prophet's Hosea and Isaiah. Ten new houses have been built, within a radius of two blocks of the campus, during the summer vacation. But they do not afford sufficient accommodations for the increased number of students. Dr. Mathes is to speak on the subject, "In­fluence that makes for good Citizenship," at the autumn meeting of the Puget Sound Schoolmaster's Club which is held in Tacoma Saturday, November 8. The guests came dressed as children and many unique and original costumes were worn. Several of the faculty attended and if they had not been debarred from the contest some of them might have taken the prize. The Y. W. C. A. has a constantly increasing membership this year. There is more interest than last year and the Thursday noon meet­ings are well attended. Two very interesting talks have been given by Mrs. Mackey and Miss Baker. On Saturday night, October 18, Mr. Dono­van addressed the Parthenon Club on "The Coal Strike." His talk was clear, concise and to the point, and given from the view of a practical business man. The club was very fortunate in securing Mr. Donovan. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Lost, strayed or stolen!—The Poster of the Senior "At Home." When last seen it was behind the punch bowl in Prof. Wilson's room. Will the finder please return it to the President of the class as the Poster is of great value and highly prized, being the work of a renowned local artist. On October 15 the Teachers' Institute which was in session during that week, here in the city, adjourned to visit the Normal school. The first two periods of the afternoon session they visited classes in the Normal de­partment and in the Training department. The last period was set aside and the students, faculty and visitors gathered in the auditorium and listened to an address by Dr. Winship of Boston on the subject of "Boys." Miss Florence Cross was in Assembly last week and visited her former associates in the Chehalis school, Prof. Forrest, Miss Mont­gomery, Miss Baker and Mrs. Temple. A member of the Senior class planned to make a request of the faculty for a written statement of all rules and regulations for the students, but when she found she would have a book as large as Webster's International Dictionary she abandoned her plan. EXCHANGES In our first exchange column we have not given any clippings, but have simply intro­duced these messengers from other schools to our Normal. The High School Voice is out the first month. The Comet, Reno, Nevada, contains a short poem, "Queen of the Night," which has an ar­tistic rhythm refreshing in the midst of school­boy jingles. The University Argonaut, Moscow, Idaho, is semi-monthly, but in style and subject matter it resembles a high school magazine. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- The Academic Journal, Norwich, Conneti-cut, is chiefly a report of the departmentos of the school; it contains, however, an interesting account of-a-day-at Vassar. We fear that the Spinster of Portland is be­coming rather a lackadaisical old maid when one-third of her time (space) is given to love stories, beaux, and marriages. The June Wa Wa of Port Townsend is the commencement number with the usual list of prophesies, class characteristics, and aspira­tions. The Adjutant is a paper from a California military school. It is, as the editor states, for the school alone. From the Eugene High School, Oregon, we have received a neat and commendable maga­zine. All the stories are good, especially "Vice Versa;" and the jokes are neither silly nor un­interesting to outsiders. Read this paper to see the class and school patriotism on every page of its school news. The Intercollegian, New York, contains ar­ticles on "Missionaries and Spirituality/' "The Federation Gathering" and "Summer Confer­ences in Many Lands." The People's University of Olympia, pub­lishes a paper in the interest of that school known as the College Independent. All old students and friends of the U. of W. will be pleased to know that the Pacific Wave is always near at hand. Go to it for news on foot-ball and the doings of colleges in the United States. TAM CSHANTER CLOB The social aspect of our school this fall is such, that it is a source of much pleasure to both students and faculty. Although class spirit and the rivalry between classes are more keen than ever before and literary societies are making great endeavors to excel in their work before the eyes of the school and the pupils, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- yet the general feeling among the students is that, social gatherings, where good, whole­some, social intercourse may be indulged in, and teachers and students may come in closer and more intimate contact with each other, is a part of school life; a part of their education. The results are that numerous societies and clubs have been, and are, being formed. Many of the classes and societies have already given elaborate receptions and "at homes" and more are scheduled. Among the clubs formed, the most prominent is the much talked of "Tarn o'Shanter Club," a name quite appropriate considering the circumstances which led to the organization of the club. To the unknowing suffice it to say that through the accidental and unavoidable efforts of a few young gentlemen, who were gathered at a certain girls' den in the near vicinity of the Normal, one dark and stormy night not long since, a number of "tarns" disappeared. The club was entertained for the first time by Miss Buele Williams at her home on Elk street. The "Tam Club" turned out in force and it is the judgment of its members that the club is a perfect success. It is to be hoped that more of these social clubs will be organized so that occasionally, during the winter months, tired and weary with the mental strain and tedium of school work, the students may relax, profit by a good social time and maintain the equilibrium of their na­tures; that they may become able in the near future to conduct themselves with credit in what is one of the most potent factors of our civilization—Society. JUNIOR CLASS ORGANIZATION The Junior class has begun the year with earnest, enthusiastic members. We have made many pleasant plans for the ensuing year. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." The class colors are royal, purple and white. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- The officers are: Bertram Doran, President. Effie Wheeler, Vice-President. Ethel Everett, Secretary. Ruby Gough, Treasurer. Albert Stintson, Ser­geant at Arms. A basket ball team has been organized and another soon will be. The Second Year Class after considerable difficulty has organized with Mr. White, Pres­ident; Mr. Swanbery, Vice-President; Mr. Shamblin, Secretary; Miss Anna Havens, Treasurer; Mr. Watkins, Sergeant-at-Arms. If the spirit which has been shown thus far continues the class will no doubt be heard from frequently. The Third Year Class is composed of a large number of students, but owing to its het­erogeneous combination of Madified, regular and irregular students, it has not yet become sufficiently concentrated to organize for class work. Since a great number of the class in­tend to take out Elementaries in June the gen­eral spirit is "close application to study." The Third Year Class is wide-awake and has organized for class work. The following officers were elected: Frank Hopkins, Presi­dent; Sarah L. Van Reypen, Vice-President; Mamie Cox, Secretary; Belle Abbott, Histo­rian. One basket ball team has been organized and is being fitted for good work. Another team will be organized as soon as possible. AN ADVENTURE Saturday afternoon, Nov. ist, a jolly crowd set out regardless of the weather, for Ferndale. The number comprised the Senior Glee Club, the school company playing "Not a Man in the House," our star declaimers, Cassie Gif-ford and Ernest O'Loughlin, Miss Myers, the the Senior chaperone, and two Third year drivers. Despite the weather, it goes without saying, the trip was enjoyable. The vocal se­lections, both classical and original rendered ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- along the road aroused the horses and natives of the country fiom their lethargic state caus­ed by the nature of the weather. After a chicken dinner in the thriving little metropolis of Ferndale, a program was render­ed in the G. A. R. hall. The first part was made up of selections by the Glee Club, vocal solos, readings, and instrumental solos. The second part was given to the play, "Not a Man in the House," in which the four stars did nobly. All ended with a fare-well song and the Seniors started home in the pouring rain, successful and happy. The same could not be said of the horses, however, for they entered the union and declared a strike. The whole crowd was formed into an arbitration board which met in six inches of mud, a steady down­pour of rain, all mixed together with inky darkness to form resolutions. These first con­sisted of "implorings" of the obstinate strik­ers to mush on, but proving ineffective resolved finally into evidences of physical culture. This applied by the board of arbitrators to both horses and wagon ultimately influenced the strikers to go back to work, and the board en­tered the shelter of the wagonette. But alas the leader evidently thinking the operators were not keeping the contract, again called out the workers and the arbitrators were invited out into deeper mud to settle the matter. More forcible arguments were resorted to this time and proved successful. In course of time the adventurers reached Whatcom and wended their ways to their res­pective haunts in the most dismal storm of the season. They haven't adventured so much since. J. N. Selby (Q. Co. School Supplies Books, Stationery Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books Come and see us. Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Character Garments Mark the highest point ever reached in the tail­oring world. Few tail­ors make g a r m e n ts which give the same satisfaction. They fit perfectly, they are de­pendable and durable and moderately priced. See Our Big Stock of Stiits and Overcoats Priced from $10 to $35 $3.00 HATS We feel that it is a part of our contract with the public to get them the best that's to be gotten and the more reasonable the better. T h e R e d Front Soft a n d StMF Hats picture the very latest of styles and fancies. If yon pay $3.00 for a hat pay it for a Red Front Hat and get the best. 6*/?eRed Front Whatcom's Largest Clothiers ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- PIANOS ©uckering i j W *HimbalU D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Whatcom, Wash. W. H. MOCK Undertaker and Licensed Embalmer Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Phones—Office, Red 51 «.,„ » m „ ~ -Residence, Red 634 WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Elk St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 I^oaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 131. A. G. W1CKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- I Peterson Co. 1 m w m * s w s m m * Must not be overlooked when * * you want up-to-date Men's * jj| Furnishings $ | Holly Street WHATCOM | Always at Your Service DeChamplain Graham The O^vl Pharmacy Telephone Main 2021 Corner Dock and Holly Sts. H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER . . . O A K L A N D BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR A. D. 3. mcflrtbur * Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresn, Smoked a n d Salt TWO MARKETS NOLTE BROS. CST i©5Ji East Holly Street 805 West Holly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Main 08 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 November ---------- Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY 6, S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2361 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI,M. Props. 'Phone Main 2281 i i i i i i i i i i n m T i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i n i THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Pine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Pen-in Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Ctr. Deck and Holly Sts. I I I I I I i i i i i i i m i i i i i i i i i i i i i i iPPPPP
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Show more1902_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Cover ---------- The Normal Messenger December 1902 Monthly WHATCOM WASH . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAIN 24 I MORSE HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Cooking Utensils, Stoves | and Ranges Gymnasium Supplies Sporting Goods of all kinds. Sell 'em low, send and get more. 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET WHATCOM GROCERIES! WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE RETURN SAME AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED Byron Grocery Co. 114 West Holly Phone Main 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [3] ---------- TRYThe LEADER For the newest and latest styles in Dry Goods Dress Goods Trimmings Kid Gloves Ladies' Apparel Ladies' Suits Skirts Gloves Furs Waists and Wrappers 5HOE5 Our Shoe Department will soon be complete, and will contain a splendid assortment of Ladies' Misses' and Children's Fine Shoes. Nobby, new styles at popular prices. Books and Stationery A new department, containing the late copyrighted books, tablets and papeteries. THE, LEADER Canoe and Holly Streets ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [4] ---------- A Swell Lunch —Is not complete without our line of Fancy Lunch Goods. |ilson=|}obles=Barr £o. Leading Grocers PHONES MAIN 88 AND 80 f AT SHERMAN'S HO W E S T H O U L Y S T . Late Works of Fiction $1.25 , Standard Works 15c and upward. Beautiful Line of Xmas Papetries Monro, B^ke $ fiaskell Hardware, Tinning and Plumbing «£ Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers. Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Tamps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. IA'BROOK SHANKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2 and 3, Red Front Bldg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH. D R . S. ]N". -RHRTTT.-V R E D F R O N T B U n j ) I N Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 314 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D.- ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 441 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M, D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black 671 —Office, Red 64 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [6] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 263 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Mollv Block I 108 W e s t H o l l y S t r e e t nouy JJiocK j 1305 D o c k s t r e e t Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block •PHONES—Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 32 CONSULTATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 6 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Will visit patients at their homes WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [7] ---------- Our Styles are Correct Prices are Right Everything Strictly Up'to'Date J Jill the Latest and Most Correct ...Styles in... PHOTOGRAPHY are to be found at LOTHROP BROS. OUR MOTTO—' 'Not how cheap, but how good we can make a picture." DOCK ST., WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGGS PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [8] ---------- (— State — N Dormal School WHATCOM WASHINGTON S beautifully l o c a t e d be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven ; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences ; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Offers Three Regular Courses- Advanced elective courses; Special courses in methods; Courses in manual training: Review courses. Prominent Features— Catalogued library; large museum ; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses- Second semester opens February 2, 1903; Students enter at any time ; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week ; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month ; No tuition ; library fee $10— gt;£ returnable ; Text books are loaned free. CATALOGUE FREE CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Edward T. MatKes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [9] ---------- Dormal messenger December 1902 J o h n R u s k in Read before Parthenon Society by Earl S. Morris, '03. HAVE been asked to write a sketch upon Ruskin as an influence upon art, but I fear my attempts are too rambling to be confined to such a specific topic, so I must say in the beginning that I have attempt­ed to give you a few thoughts not only of Ruskin as an artist and art critic, but essen­tially of Ruskin, the man, one of the great powers of this present age, a. power for good, a power in art, in social thought and litera­ture, most provocative of critics, and most poetical of prose writers. I shall consider, briefly, (i) A few of the events and influences which went to bring­ing out and developing the genius of the man, (2) The spirit of his teaching and (3) Some­thing of his influence. Much might be said of his boyhood, of his remarkable love for books, and of his lack of interest in subjects which ordinarily are attractive to a boy. For years under his mother's direction, he learned Bible lessons, committed psalms and proverbs, and indeed memorized the principal parts of the Bible. To the sublime character of his mother's influence and to this Bible ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [10] ---------- training is due his beautiful style and some of his .most sublime passages. Ruskin received most of his early education from private tutors. While still a boy in charge of his teacher he made a juorney through Europe visiting many places of interest. On return­ing home he devoted the next two or three years to the study of French, English, and drawing, giving however every spare moment to writing criticisms and dramatic verse. A second tour of Europe at this time probably lent a great influence toward guiding Ruskin to the study of art and art conditions to which he owes a great deal of his fame, for during this journey he devoted his time to a study of the famous landscape paintings of the European galleries, and to comparing them with their landscape originals. All this environment could not but stimulate an aes­thetic temperament such as Ruskin's, and about this time an attack having been made upon his favorite painter, Turner, he was given an opportunity to try the powers which the environments and study of his early years has been slowly and surely developing. His defense of Turner's work which appeared in Blackwood's Magazine was his first attempt at art criticism. This article, though not meeting with enviable success at the time, afterwards formed the nucleus of his most masterful production, Modern Painters. Before entering upon the prolonged labor of producing the work just mentioned, Rus­kin went to Ivondon and began writing for London's Architectural Magazine. The trend of his whole work in this line was toward creating in the minds of his readers a concep­tion of the relationship existing between architecture, natural character, and scenery. During these years of study and occasional writing, Ruskin had spent at different periods sufficient time at Oxford so that in 1842 he was able to successfully complete his examina­tions and receive his degree. As a winner of the Newdigate prize, a brilliant writer and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [11] ---------- a refined draughtsman, life seemed full of promise. However, ill health appeared to in some degree eclipse the brightness of his future. His health being such as to bar him from professional life and his taste from a commercial one, he began to look about him for some occupation equal to his ambition and at the same time congenial. Dissatisfied with the aping of the old masters and with com­mercial picture making and being enthused with Turner's paintings, a new gospel of art dawned upon him. As Rousseau in education so Ruskin in the new art, his continual plea was, "Let us get back to nature." The direct outgrowth of his enthusiasm was the first volume of Mod­ern Painters. This volume is not merely a defense of Turner's art but it seeks and suc­cessfully, to show the relation existing be­tween art, nature, and morals. This work is so elevating in theme, and the defense of Turner so brilliant, that one begins to contem­plate whether or not the fame of Turner like that of Zeuxis and Appello will not continue to exist long after his paintings have disappeared. We must now pass rapidly over several years of his life. Beginning in 1854, he taught drawing classes in the Workmen's col­lege at Bloomsbury, every week for about four years. As a teacher we are told that Ruskin must be taken with allowances. It has been said that in his instruction he talked over the heads of his pupils, assumed for them greater capabilities than they possessed, and so both master and pupils were disappointed in re­sults. In 1859 appeared the last volume of Modern Painters. The extravagant praise of Turner which characterized the first chapters was entirely absent from the last. Ruskin had changed from an enthusiastic admirer to a severe and mature art critic. From 1871 to the time of his death, he lived at Brantwood, a beautiful country place situated in the heart of the "Lake Country," made famous by its association with Words- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [12] ---------- worth and Tennyson. Here, near the heart of nature, whose moods he loved and under­stood, far from the roar and clang of modern life, was spent the declining years of' 'Europe's Most Analytic Mind." We could write much of his work at Oxford as lecturer on art, of his work among the workers, the establish­ment of St. George's Guild, but we must briefly consider the spirit of his teachings. The manifestations of the ideal life of man according to his ideas are health in society, health in literature, and health in sculpture, architecture, and painting. The ideal life always has religion for its basis and when this initiative is absent all things became cor­rupted. Ruskin's great theme is ''The Unity of Life, Based on the Christ Life." He be­lieved and taught that all lines of endeavor, whether in art, agriculture, or manufacture should be subservient to religion. Ruskin has been called "the preacher of the religion of beauty," but as some one has truly said he could be more properly termed "the preacher of the beauty of religion." The spirit of his religion we find tersely stated in his own words: "Unless we perform Divine service in every willing act of our lives we never per­form it at all.'' It has been said of him as the apostle of art that—"no one has done more to free art from conventionalism and superfici-alty and to reveal its spirit and depth; so it is also true of him that he spent his life and influence in an endeavor to break up conven­tionality and form in religious service. In the Seven Lamps of Architecture, we probably have the best evidence of the moral and re­ligious character of his teaching. The de­light in taking infinite pains for that which •we love and never counting the cost in our own efforts; this is what Ruskin calls light­ing the lamp of sacrifice—which is the first of the seven lamps. What he believed, that is what he taught, without catering to existing conceptions and time established notions. As some one has ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [13] ---------- said: "If any man ever showed the courage of his convictions, Ruskin is that man. Nothing ever enjoyed the defense of his words and actions unless it was strictly in ac­cordance with his own convictions.'' Probably the most important influence that he has had over men is that he has given them a better conception of the meaning of nature. The burden of his teachings is to bring men to feel the wonder and glory of the universe. But he was more than a child of nature, he felt not only the external beauty, but he felt the divine significance which she possessed. He realized in nature something more than mere organic and inorganic forms, he saw the evidences of an omnipotent intelligence—the mind of God. In the encyclopedia, Mr. Ruskin ranks as an art critic, but thinking minds are of the opinion that he will not be remebered so much as an art critic as he will be remem­bered as the "poet of beauty" the inspired "preacher of art." JI Christmas Charity B Y M . A . '0 ll/g+Hl RWS a new roomer in No. 22," • said Prue to Frances as they were ^ * starting their evening's work. ' 'Yes, mousie," replied her sister laconically. "He is young and looks as if he might be lonely, I always feel sorry for anyone who is lonesome when Christmas is near" and Prudence dropped a tear on the embroidery that lay untouched in her lap. The girls were not going home for the Holidays. "Be quiet and let me finish my design" commanded Frances in an imperious tone which ended with a piti­ful answer. The Martin sisters were "batching" in two of the tiny rooms in what was commonly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [14] ---------- designated as "The Flat." Frances, the elder, was attending an art school and maintaining a position as ' 'head of the firm'' by earning little sums designing book-covers and odds and ends which she could get to do. She was of an athletic stamp having no especial beauty with the exception of a clear complex­ion and fine hazel eyes. Prue ' 'kept house,'' did the dressmaking for the two and built in­numerable air-castles that were to become blessed realties when Frances became famous. The air of Frances towards her sisiter was that of a benevolent Newfoundland towards a little foxterrier. But as Prue didn't mind being "bossed" the two got on famously. The next morning Prue returning from an errand heard a most unusual concord of sounds proceeding from room No. 22. There was a hissing sound, a noise of several dishes meeting an untimely end on the floor and the sound of a voice relieving its owner's mind. Prue gave a chuckle of amusement and longed to fly to the rescue. She suppposed Frances wouldn't, tho' "that boy," as she compassionately called him, evidently was having some difficulty. Throwing off her cap she stepped across the hall and tapped at the door of No. 22. The door was instantly flung open and Prue stood facing a tall, vig­orous young man whose tousseled hair and flushed face bore witness to the conflict with­in. ' 'I beg your pardon'' smiled Prue, ' 'but I'm one of your neighbors from across the hall and you seemed to be in trouble" "Yes, I am, thanks awfully, I was about ready to" —"Oh, something is burning!" interrupted Prue. "I guess it's the rest of the potatoes, I spilled most of them on the stove." Prue was gazing perplexedly down into a kettle containing a mushy mixture that filled her soul with dismay. "No it's not this, it's the remains of what you smell thats burning, but —were you trying to make soup?" "I? Oh no, I wasn't so ambitious, I meant to boil some potatoes; perhaps"—noticing the expres- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [15] ---------- sion on Prue's face, "perhaps I put in too much water." Prue was unable to keep back the fun and she leaned back against the wall and laughed until the tears came. Then she reproached herself for being unkind and set about rescuing the dinner. But the laugh had broken the ice and they were soon talking like old friends. As she left he gaily asked, ' 'Please may I ask the name of the good sam-aritainess?" "Just Prue" was the laughing answer, "and yours?" "Just Ralph" came the answer from the foot of the stairs. He was going to the studio—the same one at which Frances worked. "But Fan won't be good to him no matter how homesick he is, she isn't one bit sociable, but then she is so wrapped up in her work." To tell the truth Prue sometimes has a struggle to decide whether her sister's habit of refusing to get acquainted with more than one or two was the workings of genius or pure selfishness, but she generally concluded it was an evidence of great future eminence, like the loyal little soul that she was. Jack and Prue became good friends and had great fun over his "cooking lessons" sup­erintended by Prue who tried to make amends for her laughter on the first day of-their ac­quaintance. Some time later Prue announced to Frances that she was going to make Ralph something for Christmas, whereupon Frances laid down her pen and looked meditatively across the table at her sister "My dear Prue" she com­mented, "why not establish an asylum for sick c?.ts, street arabs, bachelor boys and in short take waifs of all kinds under your benevolent care and be sure to see that they are provided with Christmas gifts?'' * 'I knew you'd make fun of me," returned Prue sturdily "but you know very well if Jack was away from home in a big city you'd like any other girl to be good to him especially at Christmas." "O, go on with your charity you have my consent" laughed Frances "since it's 'do unto others as you would that they ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [16] ---------- should do unto your brother'." Jack was the only brother of the girls and when at home they "looked after him" with a thoroughness that did their souls good and whose kindnesses were generally received by that independent youth with "Aw go on sis, don't fuss over a fellow so." "Ralph is really a good boy and he is talented, "she con­tinued vanily trying to get Frances into a con­versation. "He showed me the picture of the girl to whom he is engaged and she is just as sweet looking as she can be. I told him about Jack and the college and your ambi­tions"— A sketch dropped quickly and its owner's eyes flashed a wrathful glance at Prue. "Oh how could you, how did you dare, haven't you any more sense of fitness of things than to tell my cherished plans to a boy that you happened to get acquainted with?" "It isn't proper to end a sentence with a preposi­tion' ' laughed Prue, changing the subject to pacify her sister's anger. As usual she suc­ceeded, for Frances, whose anger was at white heat while it lasted, was always short lived. On Christmas morning Ralph received a dainty workbox filled with the articles that Prue's experience with her brother had taught her were acceptable. He showed his appre­ciation by promptly going through all his boxes and collecting buttons, pins and what not, all of which he proceeded to cram into the new receptacle. * * * * * * * Early in May the "boy" left for New York and a little over a month afterwards two letters with surprising contents reached Prue and her sister.' The contents of one letter told them that he—Ralph—wasn't exactly what he had seemed to be, having more money than was "exactly common." He had got­ten tired of "loafing around" and wondering what it would be like to earn his own bread and butter he had concluded to make the ex­periment and economize by boarding himself." There was ever so much more but that was ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [17] ---------- sufficient to set Prue to dancing a jig from pure excitement. Then there was a dainty little note from the girl whose picture Prue had seen and with which she had fallen in love. If the effect of the letters had been surprising the effect of the package accompan-ing them was electric. An exquisite workbox in delicate carved ivory which being opened revealed a scholarship at a noted art school, for Frances. Prue seized her sister's arm and whirled her around the room in a mad gallop and when she finally stopped breathless Frances looked at her and said solemnly "Prue, I don't care how many homesick boys you look after." M. A. ^06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [18] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON P.' D ! BASON, wi '°3\ B U S I N E S S MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RHOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BELLE WILLIAMS, '03, Parthenon/ T ; . „ , „ „ , GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian...) Literary MARY PATRIC, '0? V. W. C. A / T«w.„i« ALICE CURRIE,'05, Soronian J M gt;cais ETHEL EVERETT, '04, Aurora, Alumni STATIRA BIGGS, '03, Chllic Exchanges ERNEST W. O'LOUGNLIN, '04, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ADA MYERS, '05, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS,'03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Application has been made for entry at the Whatcom Postoffice, as second-class matter. VOL IV DECEMBER 1902 NO. 2 The first steps toward the fitting up of the Old Assembly Room into a neat, home like, commodious, and comfortable society hall were taken by the Board of Trustees at a recent meeting. They purchased a heater for the room, and have ordered sixty chairs to be placed in it. This settles a very perplexing question that has confronted the Parthenon society since its organization. Its meetings have been held on Saturday evenings, and as no arrangements were made when putting in the steam-heating apparatus, for heating a single room, the Parthenons have watched the approach of winter with shivering appre­hensions. It is to be hoped that the several societies will now take the necessary steps for completing the furnishing of this room for a society hall in which special or joint programs may be rendered. Which society will take the initiative ? We wonder if any other exchange editors have noticed that the western school paper, as a rule, is more artistic than one of equal literary merit in the East. Has environment anything to do with it? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [19] ---------- The first of the seven numbers of the Lec­ture Course for the season 1902-3 was rendered as scheduled, Thursday evening, November 19, in the Normal Auditorium. The Auditor­ium was well filled "from cellar to garret" with an intelligent, appreciative audience, eager to catch every word that issued from the mouth of the lecturer concerning one of the greatest of scientific discoveries, the knowledge of the practical value of which is still in its infancy. That Liquid Air is not a substance to merely interest, amuse or excite wonder but has in it practical possibilities which may take rank with those of steam or electricity, those who heard the lecture and witnessed the experiments performed will, in general, affirm. As a matter of fact Liquid Air is quite comparable with steam as regards that prop­erty which gives to steam its practical value— its power to expand. Liquid Air is to ordin­ary atmosphere what water is to steam. Water requires a temperature of 212° F. to readily convert it into steam, or the gaseous condition of the water. Liquid Air is 4 'boiled" or readily converted into its "steam," or gaseous condition, at the ordinary atmos­pheric temperature. As water's steam has ex­pansive power, so has Liquid Air's "steam." These may not be scientific statements but they offer food for reflection. Dropping that phase of the question, Liquid Air has many properties that give it some of its practical possibilities, that steam does not possess. One among these is its temperature, 3120 F. below zero. Its tem­perature extends about one-half farther below zero than that of boiling water is above zero. This property gives it value as a local ana­esthetic, so that, in case a certain surgical operation is to be performed, the whole body ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [20] ---------- need not be anaesthetized by chloroform or ether. Because of the absolute dryness of Liquid Air, the parts frozen by it upon thaw­ing do not slough off, but regain their former condition. Liquid Air is composed of two elements, oxygen and nitrogen. Nitrogen returns to the gaseous condition from liquifaction more quickly than does oxygen. This leaves the oxygen, the all essential element in combus­tion, in a free and very condensed state, there­fore extremely ready for its chemical union with the other elements. Immerse some cotton in Liquid Air; upon removing, the nitrogen will pass immediately away into gas, leaving abundance of oxygen with its atoms in close contact with the carbon and other elements of the cotton. Ignite, and in a flash the combuston is complete. The conditions are so favorable that the chemical action is instantaneous. Oxygen has a chemical affinity for almost, if not all, of the other elements. Hence, immerse almost any substance in this free and condensed oxy­gen and upon igniting, combustion will take place. "Steel, iron, and other metals, com­monly regarded as non-combustible, burn in it fiercely." Because of the instantaneous action above referred to, immerse a hydrocarbon, (for the two elements of which oxygen has its greatest affinity), in Liquid Air; confine and ignite, and a powerful explosion will result, an ex­plosion, Hudson Maxim says, which is more powerful than dynamite. The explosive prin­ciple involved in this case is the same as that of dynamite, gunpowder, etc., namely; that it contains enough oxygen ready and anxious, so to speak, to complete its own combustion, and instantaneously liberates gases which oc­cupy upwards of a thousand times the space of the substance which generated them. Liquid Air cannot yet be cheaply and readily manufactured but the probabilities are that the day is not far distant when it can be. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [21] ---------- It cannot be absolutely confined any more than can steam in a boiler with a fierce fire beneath. For the experiments, it is shipped from the factory in Washington, D. C. in insulated vessels which prevent rapid evaporation. We are glad we were afforded the opportu­nity of listening to this lecture on Liquid Air and of witnessing the wonderful experiments. The committee did well in securing the lec­ture as one of the seven numbers of the course. The lecture course presents a phase of education that no true student can afford to miss. May it continue to prosper as it has in the past. | L O C A L S I Miss Margaret Schneider and Miss Gertrude Smith won the scholarship offered by Mrs. Aldwell to the Senior class. * The "Schubert Quartet" sang at assembly Friday morning, Nov. 7. This quartet is composed of Miss Coleman, Miss Ames, Mr. Rice and Mr. Day. The Normal school closed on Wednesday noon for Thanksgiving vacation. Many of the students left on the noon train, others on the boat. Some of them had a delightful (?) time on the return trip. Lilly Carter's mother has moved to the city from Tacoma and Lilly now wears the smile of one who is never homesick. Let us see more of the Normal blue and white at the basket-ball games. And what is the matter with class yells ? Rose is a basket-ball player, Eason's the center you know, Dick Everett does the guarding, 0'I,oughlin is not so slow, Robinson makes the baskets, They play the game with a vim, We are so proud of our basket-ball crowd, They always go in to win. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [22] ---------- Lost—A smile 2 inches broad and 7 inches long intended for one of the Junior girls. The young man can have the same by calling at the librarian's desk and proving property. ACCIDENT ON THE BELT LINE. He put his arm around her waist, His arm so lone and thin, And then withdrew it in great haste. And muttered "Alas that pin !" On Thursday, November 14, Mr. h. A. Jones of the Senior class gave an interesting talk to the students at assembly on the anni­versary of the City of Seattle and the 13th birthday of the state. On Friday, November 14, Mr. Serjant, a teacher from the Philippine Islands gave a talk in assembly. He told of the conditions exist­ing in the Islands when they arrived there and of the work being done there, then he spoke briefly of the possibilities of the Islands, es­pecially in regard to school work. Mr. Ser-jaut's talk was entertaining as it contained many personal experiences, some of which was rather amusing. He gave some practical and usefnl suggestions to the students who may sometime go as teachers to the Philip­pines. After assembly Mr. Serjant visited Prof. Wilson's class in History of Education and at Prof. Wilson's request talked to the class about the schools, the pupils, and various interesting points in the Philippines. Mr. Serjant very cordially invited the class to call at his aunt's, whom he was visiting, and see some of the curios he had brought back. Miss Erne Wheeler entertained the Juniors at her home Friday evening, November 14. All report a delightful time and Miss Wheeler a charming hostess. Mrs. Stalnaker of the class of '02 has been very ill at her home in Ballard. 4 'Bad memories are adding something each week to-the library fund"—said one of the Juniors who returned three one-day books a half day late. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [23] ---------- The Junior class is planning to give a re­ception in the near future. There are also rumors of a play by the Juniors. May Pillman a former student of the Nor­mal has been visiting her sister, Ida Pillman, for a few days. HEARD EST GEOLOGY CLASS Prof. Romine—(callingroll) "MissGruber" Miss Gruber—(waking up after a refresh­ing nap) ' 'Good morning.'' A few moments later— Prof. Romine—"Miss Smart, what is a fossil?" Miss Smart—"I have a faint idea—" Prof. Romine—"O don't faint about it." First girl—"Congratulate me, I have fin­ished David Coperfield." Second girl—(Giving her a pump-handle shake) "So glad, my dear," reflectively "How long has it been since you started—I believe you had it renewed did you not?" First girl—"Yes, been at it for six weeks." The Puget Sound Academy foot-ball team visited the Parthenon Club, November i. After the society Miss Lucy Vestal and Miss Mary Patric, who are graduates of the Academy, entertained the team at an in­formal "Fudge Party" at 507 High street. Miss Elsie Gifford entertained at 507 High street November 29. Among the guests were Miss Cooper, Miss Wilson, Prof. Bowman, Mr. Morris, Mr. Hovies, Mr. O'Loughlin. A very enjoyable time was reported. Miss Bessie Boyer, '02, visited friends in town over Thanksgiving vacation. Miss Bessie Darland spent the Thanks­giving vacation with Miss Ethel Everett at Custer. A number of students have attended the lectures by Dr. Bowman at the Presbyterian church. The lecture Monday night, Decem­ber 1, was ' 'The World at the Time of Christ.»' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [24] ---------- Attention—Everybody watch out for ' 'The Box of Monkeys." For further particulars ask the Senior class. Prof, in History Class—"Let me see, what was the name of that island near Boston— dimples, dumpies 'er?" Voice in rear room—"Noodles." New Student—"Why are those bells ring­ing?" Old Student (condesendingly)—"Don't pay any attention to them, they just ring to keep the classes awake.'' Knowing that every student in school would like a school pin to wear home at Christmas, some very neat ones have been ordered. They are to be in the form of a pennant with a blue back ground and white letters, W. S. N. S. They will be sold at a price within reach of everyone and we would advise those who wish to secure them to see some member of the Senior class and obtain one as soon as possible. In other words "Go early and avoid the rush." Miss Nell Sears of the Senior class is ill at her home in Fairhaven. We hope to hear of her recovery and to soon see her in school again. The Senior class does not want to lose a good student. Why did Miss Lynn and Miss Gifford, on their return after Thanksgiving, object to a man in the car playing a "Two-Step" in­stead of "Rock of Ages," when there was a landslide on the track in front of them and rocks rolling down on the rear car ? They would have marched through the pearly gates faster to a two-step than to "Rock of Ages." The first number of the lecture course which was by Prof. Patty on Liquid Air was well at­tended. The demonstrations were simply marvelous and seemed like the work of a slight of hand performer. Every one was absorbed in watching the bewildering effects produced by the Liquid Air and were almost ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [25] ---------- ready to believe they were in fairy land, and it seems like a true fairy land of science where liquid air will boil violently on a cake of solid ice, freeze mercury in a hammer with which to drive nails, produce heat 35000 above zero, melt steel in a few seconds and when mixed with a hydro-carbon makes one of the strong­est explosives known. It is an absolutely dry liquid. iAlumni Notes! Susie Arnett is teaching at Mount Vernon. Thomas Korstad is attending the University of Washington. He will graduate in the coming June. Ruth Pratt, '00, who graduated at the U. of W. in '02, is now Mrs. T. E. Doubt and is living in Chicago, where Mr. Doubt, a former member of the University faculty is attending school. All of Miss Gertrude Bell's friends were pained to hear of her death. Miss Bell was a splendid worker of the Utopian Society. Miss Annie Leque accepted a school of ' 'one'' about a week after she graduated last. She is having great .success with her school. Eva Eckerson is teaching the overflow classes of the Washington School—in What­com. Kate M. Schutt is a teacher in the What­com High School. Elnora Oertli is teaching the Fourth grade at the Sehome School of Whatcom. Thomas Monnett is principal of the Friday Harbor School, where Laura Doerrer is teach­er of the intermediate grade. Claire Comstock, once a member of the class of 1902, spent Thanksgiving with friends in Whatcom. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [26] ---------- Ethelyn Luce is the teacher of the Fourth grade in one of the Fairhaven schools. Bstella Fletcher is teaching at Port Gamble. Bessie Griggs ' o i , after a rest of six months has again taken up the rod at Blaine. Maude Hopkins, Laura Sweet and Mrs. Jennie Stalnaker, all graduates of 1902, are teaching in the Ballard schools. They are doing as hard conscientious work as they al­ways did at the Normal. Blanch Charroin is one of the teachers of Everett. Violet Bourgett accepted a position in the Snohomish schools. George Bright was re-elected principal of the schools at Pe Ell, Wn. Allie Muldoon, '01, was in Whatcom dur­ing the Thanksgiving vacation. SMILES, JOKES, ETC. WHO WAS IT ? When waiting for the final day, Who was it that did dare to say The Normal soon will be our prey, The Militia. Who was it that did not worry, Did not even seem to hurry, Although affairs were in a flurry? The Normal. When lining up for action great, Who was it then began to quake, And sighed as they glanced toward the slate? The Militia. Who was it had no thought of fright, Went through the line and did it right, Went and came, but did not fight? The Normal. —Y. M. S., '03. Teacher in Grammar Department—"In the sentence, 'The girl sang a solo which was very well rendered,' what part stands alone?" Pupil—"I should think the girl would have to stand alone." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [27] ---------- When Mr. Wilson quoted Prof. Jordon's definition of a university as a "gathering of persons interested in each other," one Senior whispered, "I^ets make out a curriculum for Tarn O'Shanter University." The other Tarn — "And start out with ancient history—the study of antique forms of armor." A quotation for some of the observation or practice corps after receiving reports: "There, little girl, don't cry." A quiet story—The garret. "You are a brick," he did aver To Daphne, by his side; "A sort of pressed brick, as it were," She roguishly replied.—Bx. "Patrick, you haven't given fresh water to the gold-fish." "No, Miss, they aint drunk wot they had already."—Ex. "Have you asked Edith's father for her hand?" "Yes." "How did you come out?" "Through the window."—Ex. "Goodness! we'll miss the opera," she said impatiently; "we've been waiting a good many minutes for that mother of mine." "Hours, I should say," he replied, somewhat testily. " 'Ours'!" she cried rapturously. "O, George, this is so sudden." Then she fell upon his neck.—Ex. They were leisurely strolling, one starlit night, On our dear old campus walk; The moon from behind a dark cloud peeped; In low sweet tones they talked. When a piercing cry from a feminine voice, Did rent the still, clear air, As SHE in deepest anguish cried "You've really mussed my hair." —I. X., (with apologies) First Year Student—"What are the school colors?" Junior—(condescendingly) "White and Buff." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [28] ---------- We hear that all the talent and quietude has been conferred upon the under classmen. We are sorry to know that good things are so rarely appreciated. Wanted—More honor for our dignity.—The Seniors. Ten more days of slow starvation, Then will come the glad vacation, Then we will rush for home And from there we will not roam, 'Till our vacation days are o'er Then we'll come back to work some more. N. B.—This is a rhyme, so don't spend much time; or you will think it is blank verse and feel blank worse. "It is only a step from the sublime to the ridiculous, murmured the professor, who was discussing Psychological problems and acci-dently touched a 'jim crack' and let a curtain drop which disclosed a folding bed. ATHLETICS Since our last issue, athletics at the Normal school have played no inconspicuous part in the shifting scenes that comprise the daily life of the energetic student. The Basket-ball team that won their first hard-fought game from "Co. M," October 24, duplicated the performance in a most credit­able manner, when the same teams met at the Armory hall on the evening of November 14. The game was replete with quick passes and accurate goal throwing. Mr. Eason of the Normal team being especially proficient in the art of landing the sphere within the net. The score stood 15 to 17. Although our first two games deservedly won us the plaudits of the many and the all invigorating smile of the Co-eds, our latest game with the Tacoma Y. M. C. A.—in which we were defeated by a score of 8 to 16 —brought no such great results. However a fast and interesting game was played. The proceeds of the game amounting to $30 will be used to defray the expenses of the team when we have our return game with Tacoma, This game having been scheduled for Decern- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [29] ---------- ber i. On this same trip other games have been arranged for and the team expects to return, and with the advent of the new year, turn a new leaf, upon which in emblazoned symbols will be written the word "Victory." It has been a source of grave wonderment in the past by the advocates of foot-ball that the Normal has not produced a team. It is true that among our ranks we have the bone and sinew and vitality that could unite to form one of the most effectual battering flanks that ever bit the dust of a Whatcom gridiron, but so many of our boys came late in the year, it was nearly impossible to organize such a team. We have two ten-sec­ond men as well as a number characterized by bull-dog tenacity, weight and activity. Next year may we descend and clear the valley of all opposition. The girls have become quite proficient in the basket-ball art, and among their several classes have had exciting games, but perhaps it will not become their good fortune to test their skill with any other team—other than those belonging to the institution. A team picked from the best of the under classes played the senior girls; the former be­ing defeated by a score of 6 to n . Indoor athletic work is much in evidence; the gymnasium being an ideal place for pre­liminary training, preparatory to the field sports. EXCHANGES We have enjoyed our new exchanges. The Inlander is the college paper of the Michigan University and rivals some of our standard magazines for interesting articles and artistic get up. Everett sends us the ' 'snappy'' little Kodak, in many ways it is the leading paper of the secondary schools of the Sound. Interesting articles this month are, the editorial on school spirit in the Argonant; "Women in Japan;" "High School Echo;" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [30] ---------- The Function of the Letter; The Normal Review;" and "Naturalism and Society in the Inlander." A bore is one that talks about himself so much that you don't get a chance to talk about yourself. Many of the secondary schools are discuss­ing the question of more athletics for girls. "Say, Seedy, thought you took analytics last year." "Idid, faculty encored me though." Ex. Miss Junior— " I guess I know a few things.'' Proud Freshmen, (not to be out done)—"I guess I know as few things as anyone." By the amount of foot-ball talk in the various Normal papers we find we are not the only school teachers who have athletics among them. "Does she read many books ?" "No, but she admires a good many book covers.'' PARTIAL SELECTION. Noon! High noon! Along the level fields The hot, dank soil yields Back the intense sun heat Into the throbbing air, Like some quick heart's impetuous beat. Somewhere, Hark! Somewhere beyond the horizon's arc, Beyond where the city is, A clock begins a boom on boom That parts the grimy, sweat-hung agony, And heals its toil-wounds with a kiss. County ScHool Notes The Whatcom County Teachers' Associa­tion held a meeting at the Broadway Presby­terian church, Saturday afternoon, November 29. The meeting was called to order by the president, L. P. Bennett, of Custer, and after the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and the report of the Treasurer was \ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [31] ---------- given, Dr. Colgrove, formerly Professor of psychology at the University of Washington, was introduced and gave an address upon "Attention." The address was replete with psychological truths of practical value and was deserving of a much larger hearing than it received. Teachers and students should not miss hearing Dr. Colgrove whenever the opportun­ity is presented. The next association meeting will be held sometime in February. The pupils of the Deming school did their own janitor work in order that the money paid for it might be used for their library. The directors gave fifteen dollars toward the Library Fund in token of their appreciation of the pupils' efforts. The teachers of the Sumas schools very pleasantly entertained their patrons with an excellent literary program. The event was a social success, there being over twenty visitors. The Nooksack school is reported to be in a very crowded condition. There is an enroll­ment of one hundred pupils with but two teachers. The entertainment given at Mt. View was a success in every respect. The receipts of the evening will be used in the purchasing of a library. The Roeder School is doing very excellent work. It has over fifty pupils in attendance with one teacher. In the November examination held in Whatcom, out of forty-six applicants there were but twenty-four successful. Four of these received First grades. SOCIETIES PARTHENON The Parthenon Club has been giving some very interesting and pleasurable programs at regular Saturday evening meetings. The ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [32] ---------- program committee, Emma Gruber, Earle Morris and Florence Banks, deserves great credit for the efficient way in which they have prepared the programs. Each selection fit in the general scheme of the evenings work and was a systematic proceeding instead of a heterogeneous mass of recitations and papers. The evening on Germany was very enjoyable, and made especially interesting by the ac­count of personal experiences in Germay by Margaret Schneider. The evening's work consisted of a full discussion of Ruskin and among the excellent papers read on this sub­ject were those of Earle Morris, Gertie Smith and Alice Kellog. The Thanksgiving pro­gram consisted of appropriate numbers with a debate on the subject. "Resolved, That Wealth is a Greater Hin-derance to Success than Poverty." The affir­mative was represented by Belle Williams and David Eason, the,negative by Florence Banks and F. W. Rhodes. After a heated and enthusiastic discussion on both sides the matter was referred to the judges who decided in favor of the affirmative. The last regular meeting was held in the auditorium, Friday afternoon in joint session with the Philomathean Club. The program consisted of original selections, the original poem by L,. A. Jones; a paper Originalty, vs. Imitation by Margaret Fleming and the declamation with original delivery by Gertrude Smith were especially worthy of commenda­tion. The Club is now interested in politics as the election of officers occurs at the next meeting and an exciting contest is looked forward to. The presiding officers to be elected will succeed Bertha Ross, President, A. G. Stinson, Secretary. KULSHAN KLUB Miss Ada Myers has left school because of her mother's sickness. With her departure, the Kulshan Klub loses its editor, and one of its most influential members. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December- Page [33] ---------- Although most of the members of the Kul-shan Klub are young, they are profiting by the most excellent adivice of the critic, and the programs rendered are interesting and instructive. Several essays on Grecian archi­tecture have been rendered, and other equally worthy subjects discussed. UTOPIAN The Utopian Literary Club has been doing some very creditable work with its programs. All that have been rendered have proved helpful as well as interesting. A parliamentary drill, for each Friday. This is a very novel idea and we hope it will prove effectual in familiarizing each member with fundamental principles of parliamentary law. The Senior class is looking forward to the play which some of the members will give some time in January. This play will be given in conjunction with the Cecilian club. Concert and a very pleasurable event is antici­pated. The Senior Basket Ball team has disbanded for the present as the under class teams are now settling supremacy among themselves be­fore again meeting the Seniors. A game is expected next quarter in which the tie game between the All Normal team and the Seniors will be played off. The All Normal team is very strong and with practice may gain the championship of the school. The Seniors are very anxiously awaiting the reception, which, it was whispered the Juniors were planning on giving them. The second number of the Lecture Course before a full house Monday evening, Decem­ber 8. It consisted in the reading of Joe Blethen's story uThe Chinook" by Clara Louise Thompson, and in its illustration, as the reading proceeded, by stereopticon views. The combination so harmonized that, upon leaving, one carried with him the im- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [34] ---------- pression that he had witnessed an actual theatrical drama. It was a very great success and certainly well worthy a place on our Lecture Course. The Junior class very pleasurably enter­tained the Faculty, Senior class, and Students with a reception Friday evening, December 12. The guests were ushered through the artistically decorated halls into the auditorium where an interesting program was rendered. The songs by the Junior Glee Club and Belle McRae with the burlesque on an old-fashioned school were appreciated. The rest of the evening was spent in a grand march, led by little Virginia Mathes and Dorothy Eply. F o l l o w i n g this, interesting games were played in the assembly hall, until a late hour when the guests departed, voting the evening a most enjoyable and successful one. e^% ^£3^ * J. N. Selby lt; , Co. m School Supplies Books, Stationery Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books g Come and see us. $ 8 - * m Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street W ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [35] ---------- Correct ^Styles FOR. * M E N * V J ET us call to your notice our most superb showing of the new styles and novelties in Men's Furnish­ings. F a s h i o n has ordained many decided changes in the ap­parel of the well dressed man, and we will consider it a pleas­ure to show you the proper things in Full Dress Mufflers, Cravats, Shirts, Waistcoats, Gloves, Hos­iery, Opera Crush and Silk Hats. The silk hat, now much worn by good dressers, is shown in the new block. For the Holiday trade we have what is conceded by the ultra-fashionable to be the swellest array of suitable gifts for men yet exhibit­ed in Whatcom. Allerbach's Famous Neckwear, always beautiful, is richer and daintier than ever. Gold a n d Sterling Mounted Suspenders, Bath Robes and Smoking Jackets, Pajamas of Pure Silk, Canes and Umbrellas, Silk and Linen Hand­kerchiefs. If you can find it convenient to make an early selection it will be greatly to your advan­tage. We have Full Dress Suits, Tuxedo Suits and everything pertaining to correct wear for gen­tlemen. Your attention is requested to our select line of Traveling Bags. 15he Red Front Whatcom's Largest Clothiers ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [36] ---------- PIANOS Whickering *\ W *Kiffltoll* D. S. JOHNSTON CO, Whatcom, Wash. W. H. MOCK Undertaker and Licensed Embalmer Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Phones-Office, Red ^ ^ WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Elk St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 4 3 1 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 131. A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOn, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [37] ---------- f I Peterson Co. 1 I w s lt;* * ^ Must not be overlooked when JJJ jjj you want up-to-date Men's $ * Furnishings # * * I Holly Street WHATCOM | *^99999999999999999999999999999999^ Always at Your Service D e C h a m p l a i n « G r a h a m The Owl P h a r m a cy Telephone Main 2021 Corner Dock and Holly Sts. CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf *g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER . . . O A K L A N D BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. mcflrtbur $ Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEATS Fresn, SmoKed and Salt TWO NOLTE BROS. MARKETS 105% East Holly Street 805 West Holly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Main 08 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1902 December - Page [38] ---------- J 1 Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. * School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY SON, PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOIvM, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 I THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. 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I GROCERIES I * — — ^ — ^ M ^ M ^ M ^ — — ft * * " • ft * WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE $ m NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * * RETURN SAME AND MONEY * jj WILL BE REFUNDED Jtjtjtjtjt J * 1 * ft $ $ s « I « £ ^ -1 1 I * ft * ft * .ft m Byron Grocery Co* * #. /' ' * * JJ4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 * ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [3] ---------- Sfce LEADER Furnisher to Her Majesty, the Amer­ican Lady, from head to foot : : : : It's now time to think about Dainty Undermuslins They are shown in our Canoe : : St. Suit and Cloak Rooms : : Prices, 10 Cts to $8.00 per Garment The Shoe Department Canoe Street entrance or through Holly St. Everything in Nobby Footwear for Her Majesty, the American Lady. Sturdy Street Shoes : : Fine Dress Shoes Dainty Dancing Slippers AT THE LEADER Canoe and Holly Sis. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [4] ---------- The Normal Messenger The official paper of the State Normal School of this city. Advertising space at reasonable rates. Management would be pleased to call and give information concerning the same. Address all business communications Che manager, normal School Try Sherman's 200 page Compose tion Book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J These never fail yoti. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. ^HERMAN'S Monro, Blake $ flaskell Always ahead on the best : : : articles of : : : Hardware, Beating, Tinning and Plumbing *£ *£ Itjpays to always buy the best. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. I/TBROOK SHANKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2 and3, Red Front Bldg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH. DR. S. IN". KELLY R E D F R O N T BUIXJDING Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Mali : W. D, KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 441 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M, D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones-Residence, Black 671 —Office, Red 54 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [6] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER TT«II„ T»I~ gt;V $ 108 West Holly Street Holly Block J l g 0 5 D o c k s t r ^ t Phone B l a c l c 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p . m. Holly Block 'PHONES—Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 82 CONSULTATION FREJB DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties i Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms land 2 Fisher Block .-«.„., , „ . „„ Will visit patients at their homes WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [7] ---------- We carry the most complete line of MEN'S FURNISHINGS North of Seattle* Buy your furnishings from up-to-date furnishers «J* •* J» «j* Whatcom. Washington Jill the Latest and Most Correct ...Styles in... PHOTOGRAPHY arm to be found at—— LOTHROP BROS. OUR MOTTO—"Not how cheap, but how good we can make a picture." DOCK ST., WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGGS' PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [8] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbing Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Roily Street «««« Ulbatcom Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... E L D M KLINE Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, City Prop­erty, Farm Lands. Resident Agents of the Aetna Fire Insurance Company. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English EDWIN N. STONE, Latin Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences Miss AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German Miss H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [10] ---------- (— State — s Dormal School WHATCOM j * -WASHINGTON S beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Offers T h r e e R e g u l a r Courses— Advanced elective courses; Special courses in methods; Courses in manual training; Review courses. Prominent Features— Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n and Expenses— Second semester opens February 2, 1903; Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month; No tuition; library fee $10—)£ returnable; Text books are loaned free. CATALOGUE FREE CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger January 1905 THE TRAINING SCHOOL H. J. TROMANHACSKB NTII, February 17, 1902, the train­ing department led a fugitive life in various basement and other rooms of the main building, but upon the happy day mentioned above the staff and children mi­grated gladly into the commodious and comfortable quarters we now occupy. We are no longer fugitives, but ex­pansionists in a principality of our own. To all those through whose instrumentality the training school wing was built, we gratefully acknowledge thanks which must deepen as time shows the wisdom of giving the practice school an independent existence. The aim of the training school faculty- is that the de­partment of practice shall be second to none, that students may see that excellence is a thing attainable through the genius of de­voted labor. The seating capacity is now overtaxed though our present enrollment is short of 200. There are 74 names now upon the waiting list and new ones being added constantly, so that another year will hardly roll away be­fore the number of pupils admitted will reach its final limit of 250. This will mean also the employment of another critic Miss Ear- I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [12] ---------- hart, the principal of the grammar depart­ment, is carrying three grades, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth; Miss Bratton, principal of the in­termediate is carrying three grades, Third, Fourth and Fifth, Miss Montgomery of the Pri­mary department has charge of the receiving class and Second grade. Ultimately each critic will have charge of two grades, but with heavier classes in each. This arrangement will make possible a closer supervision of the work of each grade and will also provide larger classes for every student-teacher in the house, which is a con­summation devoutly to be wished. The per­sonnel of the pupil—body is varied. What­com and Fairhaven are of course most largely represented, but there are pupils from both adjacent and remote parts of the state. Seat­tle, Olympia, Maple Falls, LaConner, Belfast, Machias, Stanwood, Ellensburg and other towns have sent children, who either live with relatives or board in town in order to at­tend. Not a few of the parents disirous of sending children have volunteered to buy any kind of seat required if only room could be provided, but their generous and well-meant offers have been of necessity declined. It is the general policy of the Training School to admit and retain only such pupils as show themselves possessed of desirable traits be­cause that in the nature of things a practice school is hardly the place for reformatory discipline. It is nevertheless true that some pupils with unenviable records behind them have been admitted upon well-defined condi­tions that their conduct and application to duty should subsequently prove beyond re­proach. This supplies a strong stimulus for improvement and never has a pupil been dropped from the lists unless for persistence in wrong-doing. Personal cleanliness of body, thought and speech are considered of para­mount importance. For those not enjoying bathing facilities at their homes, baths are freely provided, and any child has the privilege ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [13] ---------- of a refreshing bath at any time he desires. Many children have availed themselves from time to time of the means thus provided for their comfort and convenience. We have found little fellows asking for a bath when they have not had one for weeks at a time. Children who are taught to hate dirt in one form will hate it in other forms. Telling the plain truth is also emphasized. Children are given to understand that no matter what their infractions of discipline, etc., may be, they are expected to state the facts without reserve. They are also taught to consider that their words will be believed and it is rare, indeed, that a child is discovered in a lie or any other convenient subterfuge. They not only tell the truth, but calmly accept penalties en­tailed thereby. Dr. Thomas Arnold believed his boys and they rarely deceived him. A child honors confidence reposed in his in­tegrity. Courtesy and consideration for the rights and feelings of others are characteristics which are carefully fostered. Boys are taught to be chivalrous to gills and girls to be worthy of respect and deference. Trust­worthiness is also cultivated. Pupils are trained to live above watching, to be self-controlled and self-directing by honest mo­tives. It is not unusual for pupils to conduct a recitation by themselves, one of their num­ber being chosen "teacher." This is par­ticularly true of the German classes from which the supervisor is often called by other and urgent business. The discipline of the Training School lays no claim to perfection, but it does lay claim to sincerity and "thor-oughgoingness." Nonsense and timewasting are wholly discountenanced but healthy, happy activity is encouraged by every possible means, and well-doing is ungrudgingly re­warded with respect and esteem. Respect and honor for parents are also inculcated. Helpfulness in the home is emphasized and girls are trained to regard a knowledge of housekeeping as a most essential part of a sensible woman's education. (To be continued in the next isssue.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [14] ---------- MRS. BROWNING'S POEMS ARE IN HARMONY WITH HER. AGE. uperficially thinking one would say that poetry is, in its very essence, feminine, the graceful and easy expression of the woman thought. But looking over the pages of literature, such a thought meets the con­tradicting fact that there are, and have been so very few women poets. Elizabeth Barrett Browning stands almost alone. To be in harmony with his age the true poet has to be the exponent of the age that is, must be in­terested in its great movements—social and political reforms; and also the herald of the age yet to be. For poet and prophet are one now, just as they were in the days of Isaiah, because to be a poet is to be the interpreter of things unseen. So Mrs. Browning was a real poet for humanity because she voiced what was highest and best in the age in which she lived and thrilled the world with a longing for higher and better things in the years to be. Mrs. Browning established these first principles of authorship harmonious with her age by her interest in what was taking place around her. Her attention and sympathy were aroused by the suffering of the children employed in the great mills of England, and it would seem that none could resist the plea made for these little sufferers by the poet in "The Cry of the Children." The crime of child labor exists in a portion of our own country, so the message of the poem still lives and isN equally applicable after the years that have passed. Mrs. Browning's pen was ever ready to rebuke the instigators of wrong and the perpetrators of injustice along other lines. Her response, "The Runaway Slave," to a request to contribute a poem to the American Press is the beginning of the crusade in be­half of society's wretched unfortunates which is continued in so many forms in the religion and ethics of the day. Socialism and all its affinites are all only bungling attempts to $ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [15] ---------- bring about the reforms whose keynote is touched in "Aurora Leigh" where the suffer­ings of the poor are dealt with as a foremost problem of the age, and when the high born, gifted Aurora Leigh finding Marion Erie an outcast through the treachery of the wicked Lady Waldemar, befriends the unfortunate woman in her extremity and cares for her as a sister. In "A Thought for a Lonely Death­bed" the author sets a beautiful example of love for the sick and dying. Inspired by these lines, in which the very spirit of love is embodied, who knows how many have re­turned to cheer the sick and suffering, and carry them the beautiful evangel of hope? Mrs. Browning always endeavored to hold up high standards of living. She did not try to satirize the social world, to hold the faults of the age up to ridicule and condemnation, and have the picture transfixed for public con­tempt. Byron's caustic pen did this and left the moral atmosphere contaminated. But Mrs. Browning's kindlier art not only un­sparingly showed the wrong, but also turned human nature's lovelier side, and with deli­cate skill pictured the qualities that might re­deem. Several of her later poems were in­spired by the exciting events in Tuscany of which she was an eager witness. In "Casa Guidi Windows," "An August Voice," "Napoleon III. in Italy," Mrs. Browning protests against the wrongs practiced against Italy by the other nations and also condemns the defects of the Italian Government. Further, she forcibly urges the great nations to adopt mutually beneficial altruistic meas­ures, and to abolish on the part of any one nation, a policy that is in any way a menace to any other, no matter how immediately helpful it may be to the wealth of that nation. There is a very exalted vein of patriotism in a number of Mrs. Browning's poems, espe­cially is this seen in "Mother and Poet" which embodies some of the highest senti­ment to be found in this author's writings. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [16] ---------- It is the agonized outcry of a mother's love as it is crucified for the emancipation of the dear Fatherland. It is one of the few poems im­mortal just because it is the fervent expression of real heart break. "The Young Queen" "Victoria's Fears" are delicate studies of ap­preciation of the youthful Queen of England. There is a Christianity of art in Mrs. Brown­ing's depiction of characters in that she exalts the personal virtues; she places before the imagination of her readers characters whose lives cannot fail to arouse some love for what is best. The moral awakening of Aurora L,eigh to the duties of life, and of her cousin, Romney Iyeigh in his concept of bettering the poor and untaught, of Peter in ' 'Memory and Hope'' is something more than didactic teach­ing or sermonizing; it is giving to the best lessons the Promethean spark of life. Types of heroism are presented in ' 'A Forced Re­cruit," "King Victor Emanuel," "Isabel's Child." The beauty of the higest type of character is shown in "A Court Lady," "The Virgin Mary to the Child Jesus," "Garabaldi." The poetry of Mrs. Browning is more than mere art because she dealt with questions that were fundamental, questions that were vital in their importance to the af­fairs of the day. In dealing with these ques­tions by embodying her ideals in attractive forms Mrs. Browning adds the appreciation of what is best, the inspiration of a desire for the attainment of these noblest things. Few be­lievers in the Divine Father can study the poems of Mrs. Browning without feeling their faith in His ever abiding goodness strength­ened. Mrs. Browning's harmonious relations to the age in which she lived are shown by the fact that her influence was always bene­ficent, refining, uplifting. It is a common thing to hear it said that the higher educa­tion is not suited to the growth of womanly qualities. Mrs. Browning was a complete refutation of this fallacy. Mrs. Browning ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [17] ---------- was well skilled in scientific learning and thoroughly trained in the classics. But the depth of womanly feeling, the true pathos, the generous lofty sentiment of her verse prove that the feminine mind best trained by study can feel most tenderly and write most strongly. Critics say that Mrs. Browning wrote too much for excellence and that her poems need condensing. She might have re­turned her verses to the anvil as Horace de­crees and polished them more according to rule, but, in the process, they would have lost their fire. She did not write to exalt her own name as a poet, but to right the wrong of the age in which she lived, and so her rela­tion to that age is that of the philosopher, re­former, poet, and prophet. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [18] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON £ 5 : ^SON.^5 ' ^ BCSXKBSSMAKAOBRS. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RHOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BEU,E WIWJAMS, '03, Parthenon/ Titw««r GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian... j i,uerary MARY PATRIC, '0? Y. W. C. A J T^cala ALICE CURRIE, '05, Soronian j i^ocais ETHEL EVERETT, '04, Aurora, Alumni STATIRA BIGGS, '03, Chilic Exchanges ERNEST W. O'LOUGNLIN, '04, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ADA MYERS, '05, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS, '03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Application has been made for entry at the Whatcom Postoffice, as second-class matter. VOL IV JANUARY J903 NO. 3 Since our last issue a new year has dawned upon us. Nineteen hundred two has been relegated to the past and now belongs only to history. Our records in so far as it is con­cerned have all been made and cannot be altered. But the record book of nineteen-hundred- three lies spread out before us and locked up within each one of our souls is the history which we shall individually write upon its pages. It is not fixed as yet but is subject to ourselves how it shall be written. The materials are within us, we determine, individually, what use we shall make of them. In view of these facts, the dawning of a new year is a fitting time in which to look in upon ourselves and to look out upon the world with the purpose of determining what our indi­vidual needs are and what our individual actions must be to best conform our lives to the upbuilding and betterment of the world. As we are students we recognize that our present needs for this purpose of best serving the world are pre-eminently educational qual­ifications, and so it is our special duty to so direct our present activities that we may make the most of the advantages offered by one of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [19] ---------- the greatest educational institutions of the state. We are here preparing ourselves for the world's service during the life that we shall be permitted to live in it. This efficiency of that service depends upon the quality and quantity of our preparation. The quality and quantity of our preparation depend upon our habits of study and life while here. There­fore if it is our ambition to serve the world to the greatest extent, (and that should be the ambition of every human being living in it), we should highly resolve, at this beginning of a new year, upon the best habits of school life and study that lie within our power to form. It is a fact worthy of our consideration as students that a greater degree of preparation for life's services is needed this year than ever before in the world's history. This is true because the world is at a higher stage of civilization than ever before, and the number of human activities have consequently multi­plied. It is apparent that in a low stage of civiliza­tion the human wants are few, and the activ­ities necessary to supply those wants are con­sequently few. The preparation necessary to meet the demands of such a civilization, it is evident, is less than the preparation necessary to meet the demands of a civilization full of human activities. And so it is that for an equal degree of service we need a higher degree of preparation than was ever before needed. * * * • The next lecture of the course is announced to be given at the Normal auditorium Feb­ruary 6. It is to be upon the subject "Sher­man's March to the Sea" and will be deliv­ered by Gen. O. O. Howard who was second in command of the Union forces in that memorable historical event. To the lovers of history this will probably be the best number in the course. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [20] ---------- VTHEN NOBODY CLSE, IS AROUN*. Did ye ever set down by the river When nobody else wuz aroun' An' watch the willows quiver An' lisen ter every soun'? En ye thought ye wuz all by yerself When nobody else wuz aroun', Until some sly little feathery elf Peeped out in a jacket o' brown. An' sed ter ye plain, as out he peered, With his curious roun' little eyes, "I'll sing ye a song as never ye heered Ef ye don' make any noise. Then way deep in those branches I'll twitter an sing ter you." I tell ye them er rare chances An' they only come ter a few. Fer ye must love ter lissen An' set quiet like an' still, Or likely ye'll be a missin' The very sweetest trill. An' then cums a saucy chipmunk, Who cums mos' cautiously near, An' peeks 'roun' an ol, burnt tree-trunk An' thinks ye looks so queer. But when he finds ye won't harm 'im He cums quite close ter play An' runs aroun' til ye 'larm 'im, Then quickly he scampers away. But trios, of all yer love ter see, As yer settin' there in ther shade, Is the timid rabbit 'at don't see ye Or else he'd be afraid. Then when he's hoppin' so slow an' queer Ye whissle quiet an' low, Until he stops with a charmed sort o' fear, A kind o' hating to go. Oh! them er the moments at ye love bes' When nobody else aroun', An' ye can yer love fer Natur' confess Which comes from the heart, deep down. An' ye may be sure she'll hear ye, Ef it comes from a heart 'at's true, An she'll to her heart receive ye An' tell ye her secrets, too. So Natur's always near ye, If nobody else aint along, An' you may be sure she'll hear ye Ef ye say anything 'at's wrong; Or think anything 'at ye ought not About year neighbor or frien' Fer ye were certainlv taught not, An' Natur' 'ill understan'. —B. M. W. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [21] ---------- LOCALS. Miss Cooper visited friends in Oregon. A popular question is "How did YOU get back?" What is the key note to good manners ? B natural. Miss Lelia Duffy of the first year has left school. Miss Grace Huntoon visited the Normal January 6. Miss Emma Clanton is expected back next summer. A popular song "Oom-Fa-ha" for partic­ulars call on Ye Editor. Ralph Whitcomb has left school and is teaching school al Goshen. We are glad to number Miss Carrie Temple again among students. Mr. Dick Everett has not yet returned to school on account of the sickness, of his father. Miss Alice Carmen was called home Jan­uary 7 on account of the death of her brother. Each student who went home for the holidays returns with a tale "washouts on the lines.'' Zoe Stangroom has left school and ex­pects to spend the remainder of the winter in California. Young lady (playing ping pong)—"Are you thirty, love?" He—"No, but I will be next birthday." Miss Lula Robinson has the measles and has not yet returned to school, but she is ex­pected to return in time for "The Box of Monkeys." Eight new students have entered school since Christmas. Miss Rose Woods, Miss Pettijohn, Miss Duxberry, Clifford Bangs, Howard Bowley, Roy Bowley and Mr. Pierce. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [22] ---------- The school pins have arrived and are selling rapidly. The seniors are sorry that the students could not have them to wear home, but "delays are unavoidable" the rail­road campanies tell us. The junior reception was a decided suc­cess, every one reporting a good time. The district school was very amusing. The Junior Glee Club was well trained and the girls were a credit to the class. A modern philosopher says you seldom see real concentration until you observe the Normal students reading the notices on the bulletin board. They will stand and block­ade the hall and nothing less than a washout, a landslide, or flood, will move them. Geology class—Prof. Romine—"You may call the entire order Sauria, that is a basket you can all fall in and save yourselves, is it not?" Voice in the rear of the room "Yes, if we leave our feet hanging out" Miss Bratton, Miss Montgomery and Miss Breckenfelt would like the service of a cheap boy to direct them to their numerous boarding . places for their various meals each day in the week. None but an "abstract thinker" need apply. On December 16 at the home of Mrs. Near, Miss Effie Rear and Miss Belle Wil­liams entertained their friends in honor of their birthdays. All report a delightful time. The conundrums to be answered with the names of the members of the Senior class were especially good. On the morning of December 19 Repre­sentatives Moultray, Roth, Merrill, Griffith, and Edens visited the Normal and attended the exercises in general assembly. Miss Baker's talk was very appropriate and ap­preciated by all. The entire student body regreted that Miss Hays and Miss Cole­man did not respond to encores. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [23] ---------- Realism in Art—little Visitor: (pointing to a large oil portrait) "Whose picture is that?" Little Hostess: "She was my mamma's great aunt. I never heard much about her, but I guess she was a school teacher." Little Visitor: "Why?" Little Hostess: "See how her eyes fol­low us about." The week after vacation Dr. Bowman and Mr. Wilson gave some interesting talks in General assembly on the Venezuela question and the Monroe Doctrine. Dr. Bowman con­fined his talks to the history of the interest which the powers have taken in Venezuela, and the points at issue at the present time. He also gave an interesting history of the Monroe Doctrine and the necessity from a com­mercial standpoint. Mr. Wilson followed with his thought confined to the same subject from a philosophical standpoint. WHAT THE FACULTY DID DURING THE VACA­TION. Miss Coleman visited friends in Seattle and Tacoma. Doctor and Mrs. Mathes spent Christmas day in the mountains. Miss Tromanhauser spent her vacation with friends in Tacoma. Miss Hogle read a paper at the associa­tion on "Manual Training." Prof. Bowman attended the association and visited friends in Tacoma. Miss Barhart spent the holidays with friends in Portland, and was unable to return to her work until Tuesday. Prof. Wilson was down to the association and spent a few days in Seattle,.the remainder of the time he was in Whatcom. Prof. Stone attended the State Teachers' Association in Seattle and visited his old classmate, Rev. C. Mears, of Snohomish, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [24] ---------- Miss Hays was at the association. She is now in Wenatchee attending the Teachers' association, which is in session at that place. Miss Bratton, Miss Montgomery, Miss Baker, Miss Myers, Miss Wilson, Prof. Romine, Prof. Forrest and Prof. Eply spent the vacation in Whatcom. Alumni Notes. Pearl L,ee, '01, spent her vacation in What­com. Hattie Pratt is teaching in the Lincoln school. Mary McBride is teaching in the Sehome school. Alice Nichols is teaching in the Everett schools. Calla Monlux, 'oi, retained her last year's position. Ethel Siders, 'oi, is teaching in one of the Seattle schools. Laura Sweet spent the holidays in What­com with her parents. Edith Fouts is one of the Whatcom teach­ers, in the Sehome school. Miss Jessie Lawrence spent a few days in Seattle during her vacation. Pauline Jacobs again resumed her position in the Washington school of this city. Florence Griffith was re-elected to her last year's position in the Columbia school, What­com. Margaret Clark, 'oo, did not resume her former position as teacher in Everett schools on the account of ill health. Grace Huntoon, during her week's visit in Fairhaven, was again welcomed by her many friends at the Normal. She has re-com­menced work in a school near Seattle. May Gilligan, who taught a short term of school at Fir, has accepted a position as as­sistant teacher of the Fourth and Fifth grades of the Sehome school, Whatcom. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [25] ---------- Athletics At this stage of the season it is only fitting and proper for us of athletic trend to state that weather is king. Owing to its unstable con­dition we are unable as yet to make any ma­terial advancements toward field sports, and consequently, at this writing, all energies are being bent in the prodigious enervating task of preparing the second basket ball team for a bout with the second team of Company M. In this connection perhaps it would not be amiss to recount the trials and episodes of Team No. i, which upon the 30th of December last, with the spoils of former victories in their wallets and hope at its heighth, disdain­fully saluted the bay cities and turned to con­quer in fields wherein greater contentions were at stake. How three successive games were played in the city of Tacoma, how in each we met defeat; how the journey deeply affected our pecuniary interests; and how landslides and washouts bitterly checked a hasty and secluded retreat are trivial incidents which we are loath to relate; but might easily recall when we are to grow reminiscent. Despite these conditions the team will always cherish the greatest respect for the various teams against whom they contended, as no effort was spared upon their part to ex­tend to us a most cordial welcome, this was exemplified in placing at our disposal any of their material that would assist Us in our un­dertaking. Athletics will assume a position of greater importance as the season advances; good ma­terial is now in sight for a strong baseball team, and some of our more agile students are anticipating some effective track work. Plans for a Basket Social to assist the boys in clearing the little debt which they have contracted are now being agitated. Great enjoyment will accrue from this feature if their plans not nipped in its bud. Further details will be given at a later date. In the meantime save your pennies for the event of the season, as a liberal patronage is still cheap at the expense of an enjoyable evening. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [26] ---------- HOW THE NORMAL GIRLS SPENT THE HOLIDAY VACATION. A company of students from Everett and York, who were delayed as they were return­ing to the Normal, by the bad condition of the Rhoades, decided to entertain themselves while they waited, by relating How they spent the vacation. Bessie said that she tried to be of Service while she was at home, and so helped her father by cutting out a Gross of small pieces of Zink. Mary, said "When I went home I told my mother that I was sick of having to depend on the Baker, and that I wanted to learn to Cook. I made some Graham gems that were very good, only they tasted rather Egge. I made a Hart shaped Tart. I know you would Grant—ham, Ear,- hart, and any other meat, nice, the way I pre­pare it. My mother told me to cut the fishes' heads off below the Gill before I Fry them; and that she always Sears a Fowler Bird, be­fore she dresses it. If you have never been able to eat an Olive, I'll Wager you could the way I prepare them." She did not have time to Staight how this was, however, for she was interrupted by a Grace—ful Young lady, who said, "My friends all know that I Love—-joy, so they gave me a surprise party, and brought me several presents, a Pearl handled pen knife, ring with a Ruby in it, a beautiful Rose, a Daisy, a Pansy, a Violet and some Myrtle or other Green leaves. They asked me to play a March, and we sang 'Little White Lilly Sat by a Stone.' One girl did nothing but Brag; and when we came to the end of the song her Do—ran an octave too low. My Lynnet sang until it nearly brought tne House down with its Pierce Little voice." Then Velma broke in with Ar—nett, that will do! I want to tell about my visit to the Moorman Temple, where I saw several Noble, old men, Peter—son, and grandson, James-son, and grandson; and John—son, and grand­son. Anyone would know that every one of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [27] ---------- them was a Freeman from the way he walked into the Church. Leah said that she wished to learned as much about the various trades as she could in a Short time, so when she went home she went to see the Plummer, Potter, Miller, Cooper, and black—Smith work. She added "Will—is a Taylor, or, as he is German, a Schneider. Flora learned to Currie a horse; and studied the various kinds of Hays in the Hay—den; and went with the Shepherd to take some wool to the Mills. Lucy learned to play Ball; and Julia said that she nearly went Starck mad trying to learn to ride a Ferris Wheel—er bicycle. She said that one Day she ran into a Post and hurt herself so badly that she sat on her mother's Lapp until Knight came. She remarked that if ever she had to Rear a girl, she would teach her to ride a bicycle before she was too old to cry over a Little hurt. Her face Bode tears, and she said she wished she could have Lane in a Coffin. Minnie went to the Forrest and tapped a maple tree in Hopes of getting some Sweet Sapp, but a Little boy who was going by said uSa—die know 'At wood aint de Wright kind o' maple?" Another Smart Little girl put on her Mackintosh and went out in the rain and planted some Kale and Millet. A Keen Young lady persuaded a Car—man to be her Bow—man and take her into the R o ­utine where a Collier was at work. She said the Cole—man had often told her about that wonderful mine. Two girls who had some Boggess Nichols went to a store and asked to see a Webb of Brand new cloth that would be good for making a Monty Carlo. They wanted a Little Moore than five yards. When they paid for it the clerk said O Shaw! Go— ugh with that money! Give me some good money or I will have to Dunn you. They replied that it was the change that the Pill— man had given them. The clerk replied, "I have no time for de—Bates." Then they ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [28] ---------- asked, "Wil—sonshine fade the goods?" When they were assured that the color was durable, they took it and paid good money for it. A Vestal virgin who had been sitting back by the Wall suddenly straightened up and said, "I'll Grant all you have said is True, but I am tired of your Pratt—le, and if I May, I'll tell you a story that will Shock— ey." A Stout Auld lady And—er—son and I started out Hunt—ing, but when we came to a bad Marsh and Myers, she declared that she would Strand if she went any further; so she returned home Agan, and we Prest—on. We had not gone far when we saw a Knight Haack. I did not know whether to shoot it on the Wing—er wait until it lit. I fired, and of course missed it. But the next time I was more successful; I saw a Little Brown and White Dickey Bird on a tree that stood a Long way off on the Banks of a Pond. I shot it, and the Cox comb who was with me started on a Trott after it; but as he was crawling through a Loop in the wire fence, his coat caught on the Barks and he had to wait until I set him free. He did not Ware rubber boots, so of course got his feet wet. He obtained the prize, however; and when I saw the Downey Little Birdie, I was sorry that I had killed it, and commenced to Pett— e t " When she had finished, the others ex­claimed, "Is that So Relle?" Exchanges We do not think we are capable either mentally or physically, to pass our criticism on every exchange we receive. Know that we welcome you all and hope you will not be hurt if we do not give each one the valuable (?) advice of a schoolma'am. A person who will not subscribe to his own paper, but reads it over the shoulder of a friend, is so short that you can tie his necktie to his shoe string.—Kx. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [29] ---------- In Chemistry—"Have you seen her?" "No, but Kerosene her, and I gas she has not benzine since."—Ex. The Normal Messenger is rather too weighty a paper, but it's style is very at­tractive.— Ex. We were disappointed in the Kodak's prize story; we expected a better production. Why was the Olympia not in existence sooner? It is certainly alive and progressing. The statements at the head of the literary de­partment show depth of thought. We recommend the Deutsch story in the Wa-Wa to our German students. Teacher—(In History) "Why do they have a seat of war?'' All Knowing Senior—"For the standing army to sit on."—Ex. Some things that pleased us. The stories in the High School Bell and the Olym­pia; the number of contributors to the Spinster; the publication of work from the English classes; the article on the reading of daily papers in the Normal Eyte, the cover design of the Polytechnic; the Snide Talks by Mrs. Ad-Viser in the Pacific Wave. How­ever, we are not so pleased with the amount of dialect and supposed rhythm that is to hide a lack of literary merit. Once a Freshman was cast on an African shore, Where a cannibal monarch held sway; And he served up the Freshman on slices of toast On the eve of that very same day. But the vengeance of Heaven followed swift on the act; And before the next morning was seen, By ceolera morbus the tribe was attacked For that Freshman was terribly green. —Ex. The University of Washington is the champion of the Pacific Northwest in football, having an unbroken string of victories for this season. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [30] ---------- Laconic Club A recent organization among some of the students is the Laconic club which was formed on the first day of the year. The club meets at stated intervals, having had its initial meet­ing at the home of Miss Winnifred Ingles. The first part of each meeting is spent in promoting the accomplishment of the object for which the club was formed; the rest of the time being passed with amusements and short musical and literary programs. Parthenon Last Saturday evening the program was postponed and the evening was spent in elec­tion of officers. This was very exciting as there were two political parties in the field and while one gained the victory in the first of the nominations they were overwhelmed at the last. The officers elected are: David Eason, Pres.; Mary Patric, Vice-Pres.; Belle Williams, Sec.; Isabelle McRae, Treas.; Em­ma Gruber, Att'y Gen.; Pinckney White, Marshal; Mrs. Temple, Chairman of Program Committee. After election the meeting was adjourned when a social time was enjoyed. Ping pong and games were indulged in and later a luncheon was served. The club had as faculty guests, Miss Hays, Miss Baker, Miss Hogle. An entertainment will be given January 23, 1903, under the auspices of the Senior class and a very good program is promised. The first half of the entertainment will consist of a concert by the Cecilian club, ladies octette and solos by Mr. Heber Jerauld Ingle, Bari­tone, of Seattle. Miss Coleman has been working up some very fine selections with the Cecilian Club and a musical treat is assured. Mr. Ingle is a well-known baritone singer of Seattle and his solos alone will be well worth coming for. The second half of the evening will be given to the Senior class play, "A Box of Monkeys.'' This is a comedy of great ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [31] ---------- merit and though the Seniors had a hard time getting the monkeys boxed, they now are satisfied that it will very good. The monkeys are Miss Cooper, Miss Bertha Ross, Miss Statira Biggs, Mr. O'Laughlin and Mr. Musser. The Seniors are deserving of a good attendance and all the students should make a special effort to attend. Student rates are twenty-five cents and outsiders thirty-five cents. Seats reserved without extra charge. Let every loyal student turn out and see a good entertainment. Jokes We don't want to buy your drygoods, We don't like you any more. You'll be sorry when you see us, Going to some other store. You can't sell us any sweaters, Four in-hand or any fads, We don't want to trade in your store, If you won't give us your "ads." Miss Baker—"Are there any problems you can't get?" F. D. K.—"I got all but the last fifteen." Why don't the man in the moon get mar­ried? He only gets a quarter a week and he saves that to get full on at the end of the month. Teacher—"Johnny can you tell me how iron was discovered?" Johnny—"Yes, sir; I heard pa say yester­day that they smelt it." Dr. Mathes—"Mr. Hoyies, go into Dr. Bowman's room and get some chairs." Mr. Hovies (returning). "Dr., they're all full in there." Dr. M. (surprised)—"They are!!" Mr. H.—"I mean the chairs are all full". "He vowed her beauty, like a star, Had fired the breast of him, He made this statement to her pa, Who fired the rest of him." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [32] ---------- Between Bites in tne Base- „ ment at 12:00 M. Is any inspired mortal who can see humor in tragedy and the funny side to seriousness, a trip to the ladies lunch room in the basement, at noon, would certainly start the risibles. Upon entering the large sunny apartment, you find the walls lined with long benches upon which are seated the formerly jolly students. But alas, sad news has certainly arrived by the last delayed mail for the melancholy part of the countenances and the lugubrious expression of the eyes, emphatically impresses you of the fact that something awful is going to happen. If you dare break the awe inspiring silence with speech, all mournful eyes are turned your way and you are convinced of the fact that every one knows that you wrote up five ob­servations in one night and cut two classes next day to copy that essay. When you have reached your seat and un­pack your lunch, carefully poising your cup of cocoa on your lap, you look about you, still the cynosure of all eyes. You observe the students from the boarding house, eating together and amiably wondering if their land­lady is going to give them "the same old thing" every day. Here and there are older students eating with their younger sisters from the Training department. In the best places you will find the digni­fied Seniors seated with their mammoth lunch boxes, gravely discussing the latest "slam," which they have received from those in the habit of "slamming" that worthy class. They are so used to it that they cannot even get into a heated discussion with the usual rash assertions, but they sigh wearily, take get bites of pie, and look resigned. The only bright ray of hope lies in the fact that they need not hurry but have plenty of time to consume the three meat sandwiches, two of jam, one egg or "hunk" of meat, glass ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [33] ---------- of sauce, two cookies, one large or two small pieces of cake, five pickles, one chunk of cheese, one piece of pie, nuts, one apple or orange and cup of cocoa which constitutes the average Senior lunch. Observe the healthy looks of the Seniors who looks bright and rosy under the heaviest loads. Also observe the pale spiritless under­classmen who sits up until all hours of the night struggling with unsystematized work, brings little or no lunch and says that school is killing her. It ought to for the curriculum is made out for students possessing a few grains of sense, specially related to their health. This cannot apply, however, to the poor, long suffering Juniors whom you will find in the corner of the room, on the floor, excitedly discussing current events: President's speech, observation books and basket ball. They carry their lunch in their pockets, and the little oblong package tied with a string, measures about six inches long, four wide, and four deep and contains a sandwich, a piece of cake and an apple. It is not their fault that their menu is thus curtailed but they must get at those notebooks and have no time for such a trivial affair as "grub." The under classmen are scattered around the room, the new students looking scared; the con­genial spirits whispering solemnly over their cups of cocoa, and you can almost fancy that they are saying, "Poor man doesn't he look natural" and "what a large funeral"—and it certainly is the funeral of Sociability for though he reigns supreme and sometimes too supremely in the upper halls, yet he is laid tenderly away when entering the basement, and one murmurs at the door, "Leave all smiles and jokes behind, who enter here." One of the new students who entered after Xmas, is still debating whether hazing is still carried on in school or that the Seniors are extraordinarily effusive in welcoming new Normalites. One of the Seniors coming ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [34] ---------- through the Auditorium lobby from assembly the other morning saw in the distance the green waist and white collar of one of her congenial spirits who was standing alone with her back toward her. Rushing up, the affec-tionable Senior bestowed upon the lone figure, an athletic hug of the Bruno type. What was her astonishment and horror when the figure had gained its equilibrium and turned, to behold a face never before gazed upon in the dumfounded Senior's short career. The poor victim when last seen, was wending her way dizzily to the Rest Room. Wanted—(by Miss Gruber) that misplaced hug. New Year's resolutions heard in and around the halls. Mrs. T.—'03—I resolve to watch those boys of the Parhenon club more closely and see that none shirks his duty in getting the girls home. W. R.—'03—I firmly resolve to discard my green and red neckties and also to make less noise in saying good night. Ethel B.—'04—I resolve to show less "appreciation" of friends with cute brothers. Edna B.—-'06—I think I shall yell for the Seniors this year as it didn't do any good to yell against them last year. Kirk P.—'05—I shall swear off on room 5 and transfer to room 7. Cassie G.—'05—I swear off eating olives and washing doilies on Saturday. The Junior Flower.—I resolver to muster up courage and smile at the girls once a week. Buff I. h.—1*04—I resolve never to tell Senior girls' ages again, any way not by the paper. Emma G.—'03—I am going to swear off on bulletins from the post office. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [35] ---------- Olive B.—'03—I am going to swear off on politics this year, they are too strenuous. Issabelle Mc.—'04—I resolve to discard the funny expression on my face, and try to look as though life were a grind. Florence B.—'04—I am going to swear off on Parliamentary law and just see what the Parthenon club will come to. Buxton D.—'04—I resolve to show those Junior girls that if I wake up, the awakening will be cruel for them in class meeting. Bess D.—'03—I swear off washing my mittens and getting up spreads. Sonny J.—'03—I swear off rubbing the skin from my hands when amused. Belle W.—'03—I promise to keep out of the next thing gotten up and to look before I hug. Alice K.—'04—I swear off running over little people in the hall. Myrtle W.—'04—I swear off curling my hair. Karl M.—'03—I am going to bestow more attention on the Senior girls and less on Juniors. The F. J. C's meet in the basement in great secrecy and a Messenger reporter, in danger of her life, endeavored to find out what goes on. All she could see from her cramped posi­tion were some fantastical bowing, salaams and marching with wierd motions and much giggling. The reporter retired, concluding that F. J. C. stood for Foolish Juvenile Club. Those Second years ought to spend their time in their class meetings upstairs and maybe they wouldn't do such foolish things as elect officers before they had a constitution. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [36] ---------- The committee on courses of study is work­ing out a system of credits to be adopted by the faculty for the use of the school. By this system each student must complete work rep­resenting a definite number of credits for grad­uation, and when any student asks for ad­vanced standing he will be given as many units of credit as he may be entitled to, after which he must earn the remainder of units required for graduation in this institution. By this system every student will know definitely at the close of each servester how near he is to graduation. I J. N. Selhy «L Co. ro 4* OT jg School Supplies $ 8 Books, Stationery t | Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books § $ Come and see us. m P. | Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [37] ---------- Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY SON, PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2361 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI.M, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin, Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. liiiiiinimiiiiiiimimifiiiiii Che Bank of Whatcom L. P. W H I T E * C O . Transacts a General Banking and Exchange Busi­ness. Your account solicited. LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM U l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [38] ---------- PIANOS ghickering f l W * ft mball* D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Whatcom, Wash. W. H. MOCK Undertaker and Licensed Embalmer Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Phones-Office, Red ^ ^ WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Elk St. Bakery A. DUIMKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 131. A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOfl, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [39] ---------- 1 Peterson Co. 1 m • : w * Must not be overlooked when JJJ j|j you want up-to-date Men's * $ Furnishings * 1 Holly Street WHATCOM | €wytl)ing' for the School Room OUR STOCK of School Supplies is very complete, and selected with special care to meet the wants of discriminating pur­chasers. We have Tablets, Slates, Pencils, Pens, Penholders, School Companions, Ink, Mucilage, library-Paste, Etc. DeChamplain « Graham The Owl P h a r m a cy Telephone Main 2021 Corner Dock and Holly Sts. CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf 'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is beliefbing PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER ...OAKLAND BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. 3. mcflitbur $ Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance 6* Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL F r e s h , S m o K e d a n d S a l t MEATS M.?K°ET. NOLTE BROS. 105H East Holly Street 805 West Holly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Main 98 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 January - Page [40] ---------- We are headquarters for Men's Underwear Cotton . . from 25 cents up Woolen . . from 50 cents up A full stocR of SHAW KNIT HOSE always on Hand J» 15he Red Front Whatcom's Largest ClothiersPPPPP
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Show more1903_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Cover ---------- The Normal Messenger February 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 MORSE HARDWARE CO. Sewing Machines - Easy Payments Gymnasium Supplies and Sporting goods of All Kinds. Building Hardware Sell 'em low, send and get more. 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET WHATCOM GROCERIES WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE RETURN SAME AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED Byron Grocery Co. 114 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [3] ---------- The Leader Great February Clearing Sale NOW ON See Daily or Weekly Papers for Full Particu­lars Winter Fabrics and Garments Greatly Reduced in Price Beautiful Display of New Spring Muslin Underwear, Embroideries' Laces Wash Goods and Ladies' Suits THE LEADER Canoe and Hollar Sts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [4] ---------- The Normal Messenger The official paper of the State Normal School of this city. Advertising space at reasonable rates. Management would be pleased to call and give information concerning the same. Address all business communications The manager, normal School Try Sherman's 200 page Composi- tion Book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per- forated Tablet, at 5 Cents These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S Munro, Blake Haskell Always ahead on the best : : : articles of : : : Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing It pays to always buy the best. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBROOK SHANKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Bldg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. R. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 314 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence. Red 441 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 52) Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black 671 —Office, Red 64 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [6] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block i 108 W e s t H o l , y s t r e e t tiouy jjiocic j l g 0 5 D o c k s t r e e t phone B U c k 18?1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block •PHONES—Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 32 CONSUI/TATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Will visit patients at their homes WHATCOM, WASH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [7] ---------- We carry the most complete line of MEN'S FURNISHINGS North of Seattle. Buy your furnishings from up-to-date furnishers Whatcom Washington All the Latest and Most Correct ...Styles in... PHOTOGRAPHY arm to be found at LOTHROP BROS. Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon, Pastel, Water Color and Sepia DOCK ST., WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGGS' PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [8] ---------- A SHORT STORY EASY SHOES AT EASY PRICES MAKE EASY FEET AND EASY PURSES. THIS IS OUR DREW-SELBY SHOES FOR LADIES. SOLD ONLY BY AUNE-NOLTE. Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Holly Street Whatcom Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- tables. Quality guaranteed Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... ELDRIDGE KLINE Real Estate, Loans and Insurance, City Prop­erty, Farm Lands. Resident Agents of the Aetna Fire Insurance Company. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics EDWIN N. STONE, Latin MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences MISS AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German Miss H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [10] ---------- State Normal School WHATCOM, WASHINGTON IS beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences ; electric cars run within one block of the campus Offers Three Regular Courses- Advanced elective courses; Special courses in methods; Courses in manual training; Review courses. Prominent Features- Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Iyarge and beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses- Second semester opens February 2, 1903; Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month; No tuition; library fee $10—% returnable; Text books are loaned free. CATALOGUE FREE CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Edward T. MatKes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger February 1903 The Training School (CONTINUED) H. J. TROMANHAUSER PRACTICE AND THE PRACTICE-TEACHER. PERHAPS no phase of normal school work anywhere is looked upon with so much mingled trepidation and expectancy as is practice teach­ing with its real problems and real opportunities. Here theory must come to the test; here the student, nolens volens, must look into the eye of the boy and girl; he must judge and be judged ; he must stand or fall according to the stuff that is in him. Here he may reveal his whole potential strength or his whole weakness. Surprises are in order; the hitherto weak may prove strong and the hitherto strong may prove dis­appointing. As a general rule, however, the sturdy self-reliant student proves the sturdy, self-reliant teacher with the push and initia­tive which "starts the world along." Last year the total number of practice-teachers in our training school was 99, but the records show that during the first semester of this year 91 students have already been in training. This points strongly to the growing need for more room and greater seat­ing capacity. Through the medium of obser­vation the on-coming teacher is supposed to be reasonably familiar with the mechanism of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [12] ---------- the practice school. He has already learned its traditions and standards and is quite defin­itely assured of what will be expected of him. He learns before many days at least that preparation of lessons is of paramount im­portance. Nothing gives him such confidence in his own ability as thorough knowledge of the subject in hand while nothing so conduces to confusion and impotence as vagueness or partial information. "To teach a little well, great attainments are necessary" is true if trite. The newcomer also learns that indus­try and devotion to the children's interests are qualities which win approval on the start. The assuming of responsibility shows him to be sincere and desirous of growth. Those students who cheerfully put their shoulders to the wheel we consider our real helpers and when they have completed their requirements with us we part with them reluctantly, cher­ishing the expectation that, sooner or later, we shall have the opportunity to recommend them to places of responsibility. On many occasions it has been our happy privilege to send such worthy students to very desirable posi­tions. On the other hand let the shirk or the lazy student steer clear; thus far he (or she) has had the good discrimination not to ask for recommendation which would just as certainly be refused. Personal character is always the first item in our inventory of values. Be it said to the credit of our student-body that there are this year in our school an unusually large number of young persons of the highest character, whose advent into the schools of this young state must mean better things than of old. God speed them on their way : our hearts' best wishes will go with them when they go. The young practice-teacher finds himself hemmed in by certain restrictions which to some at first may seem irksome and cramping. He must pay close attention to his personal appearance ; he must not indulge in slang on any account; he must be business-like and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [13] ---------- orderly; he must learn to do things on time and not indulge in excuses; he must watch his English carefully so that he may not be guilty of solecisms before a wide-awake class ; he must make plans (and oh ! how he per­spires over this sometimes) ; he must learn to present certain lessons topically—in fact he must learn a thousand details all at once, be­cause practice-teaching throws him into the midst of affairs which must be faced. Failure is not infrequently the result of the first quarter's practice because even when all else seems promising, a weak set of examination results may reveal at the last moment a vital defect in his work and, naturally, he must accept the discipline of consequences. But faiure is almost invariably changed into solid success before the student finishes his career in the practice-school, because he resolutely determines to correct his defects, guided, not only by his own experience, but aided con­stantly by the criticism and advice of his critics. Right here be it said that criticism, destructive and constructive, has nothing per­sonal in it. It is the business of the super­visor and the principals to hold the student up to himself, to let him see himself as they see him. It is their plain, unequivocal duty to be frank and if necessary trenchant in their method of dealing with those elements in his work which will inevitably militate against his success in time to come. The short­sighted student is inclined to be hurt, to shed copious tears and to feel that adverse criticism is directed against him personally. It is not an easy thing of course for one to have to be told that he is illogical or slipshod in his thinking or weak in presentation or insuffici­ent in discipline, but to the far-seeing princi­pal in charge of a department it is a thousand times harder to brook in patience and long-suffering the logical outcome of these defects. One weak, puny student in a department is a leak in the dyke, three are a flood and six are a tidal wave. There are always two sides to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [14] ---------- every story—the cats' and the cook's. It is well for the student to reflect that a practice-school is the most trying place in all the field of teaching. The wear and tear upon body, mind and spirit is unceasing as it is depleting. The critic must of necessity feel that she is needed at several points at once the livelong day and though the quarterly "revolution" takes place with apparent smoothness the strain upon her is undeniably very severe. To the conscientious, broad-minded student these facts are patent. He is helpful, grateful and just in his estimates. He never looks upon the Training Department merely as a sponge out of which so much credit is to be squeezed. On the other hand he regards it as a laboratory for serious and devoted investi­gation and experiment. He gives to it of his best and naturally receives much in return, thus preserving the wholesome reciprocity which should characterize our relations. For the sake of oncoming generations of practice-teachers a few shreds of advice might be given which may prove helpful. Let me fall into the second person now. Do not be timid ; it cripples your energies. Avoid self-consciousness because it renders you awkward, physically and mentally. Believe in your own ability because it will give you strength and attack. Round out your scholarship on any given subject, for it will give your voice the ring of authority. It will give your pupils confidence in you. Strive to take the initiative: take hold and help manfully. Show that you are possessed of resources and thus prove that you have some individuality and originality. Remember that he who is readiest to complain can least afford to do so. If you are naturally sluggish and logy, rouse yourself by an heroic effort because leaders (whether in good or evil) are strenuous. If you do not possess that something which is called "personality," either cultivate it or abandon the resolve to teach, because it re­quires just that thing. Perhaps you do not ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [15] ---------- known what "personality" is. Personality attracts : it holds attention. It is an indefin­able something which causes one man to lead and others to follow. Personality directs the en­ergies of others and causes them to do their best. Napoleon possessed it; Daniel Webster possessed i t ; President Roosevelt is a world-swaying personality. Can personality be cul­tivated? Indubitably — Yes. How? Drift aimlessly and you will be as bonelees as a jelly-fish and as colorless as last year's grass, but—if you desire "personality," energize your life with a great purpose. (Concluded in the next number.) Robert Vaile's Letter. Dolores, Abra Prov., P. I. December 13, 1902. In acknowledgment of your pleasant letter of October 13 I beg to present to you, and to the whole Alcott Society, including its worthy critic, the heartiest of greetings from these distant islands and my sincere gratitude for the goodly collection of letters that came to my hand only two days ago. For every one of the detailed bits of interesting news contained therein I thank the respective writers and for the full measure of good wishes which the letters carried to me, I am deeply grateful. The large, fat envelope was brought to me with the rest of the mail that had accumu­lated in San Francisco during the week that it reached there, by a native "policio," as the local policemen are called, who serve also as messengers for the town. The nearest post office is five miles away, in Bangued, the capital of this province. Within this town the presidencia or town hall serves in every sort of capacity of that nature, since if one wants to hire a horse, or some men, or wants a meal or a place to stay if he is a stranger, it is customary to go to the town officials first. When one speaks of a town in this country one may usually understand that township ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [16] ---------- would probably be more exact, since the towns, or "pueblos" include within their jurisdiction all of the territory in the province. However, each town includes a number of settlements or groups of buildings, and all of these except the central ones are known as "barrios". In Dolores, for example, which counts about four thousand inhabitants, only about six hundred of these live in the main part while the rest are in the ten barrios. The village is regularly laid out, with four main streets running in either direction. The fences, made of bamboo or else of living small trees, are well kept up and the yards are usually neat and clean. In between the houses, which are mostly made of bamboo, about twenty feet square, with thatched roofs are usually to be found granaries, fashioned quite like a corn crib, in which is stored the rice. This is just about all cut now, and at pres­ent is spread out on the ground, in sheaves, to dry. It is thrashed, or rather beaten out, as it is needed throughout the year, by beat­ing it with the ends of round sticks about five feet long and three inches in diameter as it is spread out on a hide. The kernels are sepa­rated from the chaff by means of pounding with these same sticks in a wooden mortar, made of a section of a log, and in the Tagalo dialect this is called a ' 'luzon,'' from which this island takes its name. The rice is sown in small beds on high ground about the first of June, the young shoots are transplanted, by boys and men who wade over the flooded fields, during the latter part of August, which marks about the be­ginning of the wettest part of the rainy sea­son. While the rice is maturing there is not much for the men to do, save keep up the ditches and dykes, so they then turn their at­tention to branding their calves and colts and young carabo, or water buffalo. Towards the close of the rainy season, which usually ends in December, they plow the fields in the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [17] ---------- higher grounds which they give up to corn and vegetables, such as sweat potatoes, egg­plant, and others. About the middle of November the rice is ready to be cut and then the whole population turn out, men, women and children. The leading citizen of this town had nearly three hundred men and boys working in his fields one day this season. The Filipinos seem to be taking the Amer­ican occupation of their islands with good grace and so far as they have a definite opin­ion I am inclined to think that they are satis­fied and pleased. Again let me express to you and to the society, individually and collectively, my great appreciation of your courtesy. Here is to long life and prosperity for The Alcotts. Very sincerely yours, ROBERT B. VAILB Manila, P. I. The Clan's Reform Scheme ( M A B . ) When Vivian entered the Wetherburg High School the "Clan" received her with open arms, chiefly because she was an old friend of Ida. Ida Worth, tall, fair, and serious was one of the -'Clan's" most influential mem­bers. The newcomer was short, dark, viva­cious, and impulsive as the maidens of her own sunny France. But the "Clan" was to be dissapointed in the seventh member of its charmed circle, for Vivian was a natural actress and before long she was mimicing the girls' idiosyncrasies with a brutal frankness that went home to the owners' hearts and rankled there. Ida realized, with a knowledge born of long experience with the "Clan" the danger into which her friend was running, and on one occasion gave Vivian a little sisterly lec­ture on the probability of making enemies of the other five girls belonging to the "Clan," only to be interrupted by Vivian's roughish query. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [18] ---------- Ida, I wonder if you fully appreciate the honor I bestow upon you by letting you scold me? I shouldn't let the principal, himself do it. Now, as to my heathenisms you know its just in me to act up so. Of course you wouldn't — you're as cool as an ice-cream soda.'' What could Ida say after that ? Nev­ertheless she was worried for she sighted trouble and knew too well that the Clan" would not be so easily pacified. And so it was that five of the girls belong­ing to the "Clan," all of whom had especial grudges against Vivian, were gathered in their favorite nook discussing the latest addition to their club and her latest escapades. "It's got to stop" mused Alice, "You know when we first organized we agreed to tell each other our failings and so correct them." "Well I should say so," said Madge with a grimace, "You made that an excuse for tell­ing me not to giggle so much.'' "And me" laughed another, "that I'd have to go before a faculty meeting if I didn't stop talking so much in the hall." "All that," objected a third, "was before Vivian joined." Then somebody suggested that Valentine's Day was near and the girls were siezed with a sudden inspiration. Kitty, who was clever with her pencil, set busily at work and soon held up to their view a sketch—a fairly good likeness of Vivian, but the picture was two-faced. In less time than it takes to tell it a corresponding rhyme was composed. It was a barbarous jingle, but then the "Clan" was in a savage mood. At this juncture Ida appeared in the door­way. "Heigh ho," she called, "what mischief are you girls up to now?" There was no need for words, for seeing the valentine the truth flashed across her and when she spoke, so Maud afterwards said, "her voice was as hard as sheet-iron." * 'I knew you were hurt by Vivian's gay ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [19] ---------- thoughtlessness but I never thought you would stoop to anything so mean as this. Viv, doesn't mean any harm and she is so sensitive that anything like this will hurt her more than you can imagine.'' "Ada's face was long and her voice showed that she was almost on the verge of tears as she answered, "Well, Vivian never handled us with gloved hands, and if I did get twenty in a latin test, it didn't make me feel any better to have her show the girls how 1 looked when I got my paper back." But by this time Ida was gettiug unmistakably angry. "Very well," she answered shortly, "I hope you'll be sorry when you come to your senses," and turned away. On Valentine's Day, Vivian did not come to school and Ida seemed strangely abstracted. The "Clan" asked for no explanation but Ida seeing them together commenced abruptly. ' 'Vivian is ill. I spent last night with her and about nine o'clock a telegram came from France telling of the death of an aunt with whom Vivian used to live. Her aunt was visiting her brother. Well, Vivian went nearly wild with grief. Then today when she needed to have all of our sympathy—I guess you girls haven't forgotten about that comic valentine," and with that she turned away. Now if the "Clan" had been composed of boys instead of girls, things would have been different. In the first place the valen­tine wouldn't have been sent and if they had got into something that looked like trouble they would have slammed a door or two, knocked down any one who would have had the temerity to hint that anything had gone wrong, and kept quiet themselves. But not so the "Clan," for each girl talked this latest development of their reform scheme over with her particular chum and then they all got together and talked it over once more. At last they reached the conclusion that Vivian might get brain-fever or something like that as a result of the shock, and then getting that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [20] ---------- valentine might make her worse, and if she should die they would in a way be responsble for her death. So matters went on until the evening of the next day, when Kitty cornered Ida and asked, "Ida do you think she'll die, Vivian, I mean, and if she should we'd be partly responsible for her death wouldn't we?" "It's hard to say," was Ida's vague reply and she smiled inscrutably at the horizon, as she added, "Call a meeting for tomorrow noon, please. I've something to put before the "Clan." Ida smiled again the next day as the girls filed miserably in past her. They looked at her expectantly and she began. "I've been staying with Vivian a good deal since her aunt's death, for she wants me for company. But on Valentine's Day I asked her if she wouldn't like the early mail—the carrier doesn't get to High street until the afternoon, you known. So when she said "Yes," I went to the office. There were three letters but only one had been mailed in the city. Before taking the letters to Viv, I went up to my room and, girls, I did something awful. I opened the one which had been mailed in town. As I expected it was that valentine. So I just burnt it. Vivian shall never know anything about it Now I deceived you girls by letting you think that Viuian got that valentine. Will you send me one to punish me?" But the "Clan" overjoyed because the gloom was lifted, rushed upom her and hugged her vigorously. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [21] ---------- The normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RHOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BEU,E WIIJJAMS, '03, Parthenon} T i l m l tv GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian... j Mterary MARY PATRIC, '03 Y. W. C. A I Tr^ai0 ABBIE UNN, '04, Soronian } i*ocais ETHEI, EVERETT, '04, Aurora, Alumni PEARI, PEIME, '05, Chilic Exchanges ERNEST W. O'LOUGNIJN, '04, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ETHEI, WORTHEN, '03, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARI, S. MORRIS, '03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Application has been made for entry at the Whatcom Postoffice, as second-class matter. VOL IV FEBRUARY 1903 NO. 4 The students and friends of our Normal School are quite anxious concerning the fate that awaits the W. S. N. S. appropriation bills that are now before both houses of the State Legislature. We are sure that the bills will receive hearty and united support from the Whatcom County Senators and Representa­tives for they have personally inspected the school and hence know of its merits and de­mands. The other legislators need only to read of the remarkable record made by the school in the short three and a half years of its existence to know that their former appro­priations have had results which have surely equalled their fondest expectations, and that therefore the present appropriations which the needs of the school demand would undoubt­edly bear worthy fruit. * * * * * * * The second semester, which should count for the best, began last Monday, Februarary 2. Students, did you pass up last semester's work with good creditable grades? If not, why not ? Perhaps the following plan recom­mended by Pres. Eliot of Harvard University ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [22] ---------- for a student's day will be of service to you during the present semester: 10 hours for study, 8 hours for sleep (note that item), 2 hours for exercise, and 4 hours for meals and social duties. Successful students like suc­cessful business men, are those who reduce their work to system and regularity, and the above schedule for a student's day coming from the source it does is surely worthy your thoughtful consideration. The last few weeks have been busy ones for the girls of the Y. W. C. A., with the election of officers and special work. Miss Shields the coast secretary has visited the association. On Saturday, January 31, the girls arranged a reception for Miss Shields at the home of Miss Effie Wheeler. As Miss Shields was delayed the girls spent a delight­ful afternoon together turning the reception into a fudge party. On Sunday afternoon a meeting was held in Trinity church. Miss Shields gave an in­teresting talk to the girls on student life. On Monday the new officers for the year were installed. Miss Vinnie Winchell, president; Miss Peterson, vice-president; Miss Fritz, secretary; and Miss Ferris, treasurer. The association is to be congratulated on having such earnest workers at its head. A student convention was held at the Uni­versity of Washington on February 6, 7 and 8. A number of the girls from the Normal went down. Miss Mae Knox, one of the associa­tion's most faithful workers, was elected to represent this branch. Miss Winchell, Miss Peterson, Miss Gruber, Miss Vestal and others attended. The Association is planing to do something toward the finishing and furnishing of their room which has been assigned to them by the school. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [23] ---------- Locals. The following students entered school at the beginning of second semester. Ruth Doty, Everett; Edith Blott, Custer; Rose Rhodes, Tacoma; Ella Gear, Mt. Vernon; Geo. Finnigan,Fairhaven; Bessie Ince, Seattle; Julia Hidden, Vancouver, Guy E. Dunney, Blaine; J. H. Jones, Brays; Florence Weed, Dunlap; Amanda Linn, Pansbo; Emma Al-drige, Arlington; Bessie Stearns, Whatcom; Laura Dencauson, Fairhaven; Gertrude Izett, Oak Harbor; Mabel Woody, Whatcom; Aman­da Watson, Ferndale; Ella Robinson, Marys-ville; Ida C. Curry, Myers Falls; Amy Lumiel, Acme; Clara Ellevanger, Oak Har­bor; Effie Moulton, Sprague; Alice Ander­son, Charleston; Elva Dencauson, Fairhaven; Elsie E. Wyatt, Mossyrock. The Normal school has now an enrollment of 382. The contest between the literay societies has been arranged. The first debate which is to be March 13, will be between May Williams of the Alcott, and Fred Johnson of the Philo-matheans and between Miss Auld of the Chilic and Cecil Frescoln of the Sororians. The question is "Resolved that the senators should be elected by the popular vote." The next debate which comes on March 20 will be between Miss Myers of the Kulshan and Miss Little of the Aurora and between Miss Patric of the Parthenon and Miss Wheeler of the Utopian. The question for this debate is "Resolved that the signs of the times indicate the downfall of the Republic." Miss Patric and Miss Myers have the affirmative, Miss Wheeler and Miss Little the negative. The sides for the first debate have not yet been assigned. Later: By agreement between two of the contestants Mr. Johnson is to debate the affirmative and Miss Williams the negative. The third number of the Lecture course was given February 6 by General O. O. Howard on "Sherman's march to the Sea." The G. A. R. buttons were in evidence in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [24] ---------- every part of the house. The post gave General Howard a cordial welcome to the city. Dr. Cole of Whatcom introduced the speaker. The next number which is the concert is looked forward to with pleasure. The senior girls bewail the fact that "those Juniors" couldn't make it agreeable enough to keep Mr. Rose in school. Miss Ama Buege entertained the "Tarn O'ShanterClub," Friday evening, February 6. The Utopian Iyiterary society has cleared #20 on the sale of cocoa at noon. This we understand is to go for the furnishing of the society hall. Other literary Clubs— * 'Go thou and do likewise." The Senior class had election of officers at the opening of the new semester. The fol­lowing officers were elected—Miss Emma Gruber, president; Mrs. Anna Temple, vice-president; Miss Belle Williams, secretary; Mr. Ben Hovies, treasurer; Miss Bess Dar-land, sargeant at arms. Miss Noel of Tacoma has been visiting her sister, Anita, at Normal. On Friday January 23, the class teachers met the various classes of the school and talked over matters of personal interest to the students. The Blue Canyon coal mines were visited by the geology class and some others. A profitable, but dirty time was reported. At the opening of the second semester the third year students gave a reception to Dr. Kane of the U. of W. who delivered the opening address, to the High schools]of What­com and Fairhaven, and the other classes of the school. The rooms were tastefully deco­rated, delicious refreshments served and peo­ple given an opportunity to- meet the visitors and new students. The third year class are to be congratulated on their success. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [25] ---------- Alumni. Pearl Lee, who was teaching in Everett, has been forced to give up her school on ac­count of illness. Edna Cohel is teaching in Lynden. Miss Chamberlain spent Saturday in What­com. Eudora Oliver is teaching in Port Town-send schools. Minnie Penfield accepted a position at Lookout in September. Edith Church is teaching at Renton near Seattle. Maude Woodin is with her parents at Ana-cortes. C. H. Bauman is now studying for the ministry. Ada Shidler was re-elected to her position as teacher in Ferndale. Sadie Lewellen is teaching in Whatcom schools. Lillian Buckles is at her home in Seattle. Miss Bessie Bassett who was here last year went to Juneau, Alaska, last June. She is keeping books in a cannery and likes Alaska. Miss Molly Brown is teaching at Fair View, near Lynden. Exchanges. Among the good productions of this month are, "Saved by the Flag," "The Choir Boy's Christmas," "Philomathean Anniversary," and "Good Manners." The basket ball team of the Everett High • School carries away fresh laurels after each new attack. The Normal Messenger would be greatly improved by one or two good stories.—Ex.— The Academy Journal might profit by this advice, also. "Misery loves company." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [26] ---------- The University of Leipsig celebrates its 500th anniversary in 1909. If a body meet a body Coming through the hall, Can't a body greet a body Not at all, at all? Ne'er a little word or smile, Not a one, a one ? Must we always scamper by, On a little run ?—Ex. The Pacific Wave is nearer to us since Dr. Kane's most interesting lecture. When should I use "I should" and when should I use "I would" ? A question to be answered by exchange editors. There was a young maid lived in Siam, Who said to her lover, named Priam, If you kiss me, of course You'll have to use force, And, Lord knows, you're stronger than I am."—Ex. The "History of American Patriotic Songs" in the High School Echo is very interesting and helpful. Teacher (in Latin)—Translate' 'Rex fugit.'' Student—"The king flees." Teacher—"But this may be also perfect tense." Student—"The king has flees. "—Ex. The cover design of the Comet is very at­tractive and neat, being in harmony with the subject matter which it contains. The oldest law college under the stars and strips is in Manila, This law school existed fifteen years before Harvard law school opened. All the exchanges were pleasant and wel­come this month; to one and all we say, "Come again." Societies. ALCOTT. "What society is in session in room twenty-one? The Alcott, did you say? Why I have heard so much about it. What a happy, intelligent-looking assembly of girls! I am ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [27] ---------- a 'new student1 and believe I will join the Alcott. You say that I will receive a 'cordial welcome' ? How kind. I am somewhat home sick, but surely will not be with that happy 'crowd' of girls. Tell me more about them. •'I am always ready to sing the praises of the Alcott society for my happiest hours are spent with its congenial members. The pro­grams, both musical and literary are very in­teresting and show careful preparation by each member on the programs. A great in­terest is taken in their business sessions. I enjoy hearing the girls debate, as they are well drilled in Parliamentary laws, almost as well as the Philomatheans. The girls wrote a long letter to Prof. Vaile and have just re­ceived an answer which has pleased them much and shows that he was glad to hear from old friends. Dr. Mathes honored the Society by a visit one Friday when new officers were installed with great solemnity, with lights turned low and the installing officers masked and robed in green calico. I hear that the Society has a treat in store for the public. I know it must be a fine one. Good bye, will tell you more another time." KUI lt;SHAN KUJB. A growing society is the Kulshan Klub. This literary society was always known as a strong one; but this year it is raising its standard. Each week interesting and instruc­tive programs are rendered. Many spirited and worthy debates have been given. Among the other numbers especially deserving men­tion are—The drama of "Cyrano de Bergerac,'' which was told in a most pleasing story form; an interesting talk with illustrations on the "Rigging of Modern Vessels;" and an enter­taining and instructive "Sketch of Florida." This society expects to give an entertain­ment for the purpose of raising a part, if not all, of its share of the expense of furnishing the society hall. More particulars concerning the entertainment will be given later. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [28] ---------- The society is very glad to welcome Miss Ada Myers back again. Some of the old members of this society, who wandered away, are talking of returning to their home society. One has already done so. We are glad to welcome you back. AURORA. The Aurora Literary society has been show­ing some very interesting productions, both humorous and instructive. In the choice of the representatives for the society contest, Miss Flora Curry was chosen declaimer; Miss Jocie Little, debater; and Miss Stenvig, orator. A very profitable way was followed in the selection of the orator. Each Senior and Junior who belonged to this society selected a portion of a certain oration, which was de­cided upon by the society, then, on the ap­pointed day the orations were given in order to the parts chosen. Immediately after this the names for orator were voted upon and Miss Stenvig was chosen. We are now engaged in a plan, procuring funds for the furnishing of the Society hall. This hall will be of great value to the various societies. The new officers are Anita Noel, president; Grace Dickey, vice-president; Jessie Havens, secretary and treasurer; Lillian Carter, ser-geant- at-arms. THE CHILIC TRIBE. In the far north to the eastward, On the second of Normal plateaus, Range the wise tribe of the Chilics. Grave are their councils of war, And joyous the laugh of the maidens. While in the season-of-dying, The sun shone long in the heavens; Long sat the chiefs in their places, Learning to speak as the white men (Philomatheans) From a book of amendments and motions. Now for a moon, each brave Has been striv­ing to have the great chiefs Turn their faces upon him As one skilled in the habit of talk­ing; And thus to be sent to the council Of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [29] ---------- all the great tribes of the Normal, Three have at last been selected.—Dauutless, conceited, and strong, One shall return as chief-of-all of the nations. THE UTOPIAN CLUB. The Utopian Literary club has been one of the most prosperous clubs of the institution during the last semester. All the members take an interest in their work. At present the club has about twenty-five dollars in the treasury which thay are contemplating using for the purpose of furnishing the Society hall. They are waiting to know what the other societies are doing in this line. Election of officers took place January 23rd. The officers are as follows: President, Ger­trude M. Smith; Vice-President, Mary An­drews; Secretary, Florence Mackey; Treas­urer, Mae B. Knox; Sargeant-at-arms, Edna Boyer. PHILOMATHEAN. The Philomathean Society has since its day of organization been foremost in all matters which have a bearing upon the general life of the school. Although it has never enjoyed this distinction of winning in the final con­tests it has brought its representatives to the coveted position and they have escaped that honor only by the staying hand of judgment. This year, however, we feel that our forces are well organized and have society represen­tatives that bear our every reason to trust in them. The preliminary debating contest was held in the society room last Friday afternoon and Mr. Fred Johnson was declared the winner and will represent the society in the debates to follow. Mr. Arthur Robinson will be our representative in the oratorical contest and at this writing our declaimer is not yet chosen. About thirty male members now compose the society. Some good programs have been rendered and with the opening of the new semester even better work is confidently ex­pected. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [30] ---------- SORONIAN SOCIETY. The Soroian society was organized a few months ago with a large membership. The officers of the society are as follows: President, Miss Esther Wallace; Vice-Presi­dent, Miss Gill; Secretary and treasurer, Miss Cecil Frescoln;Sargeant-at-arms, Miss Larson; Society Critic, Prof. Stone. The program which was rendered February 7, consisted of the following numbers:—Roll call, Quotations from Alice and Phoebe Cary; Recitation, "Mona's Waters," Miss Noble; Essay, Hilda Dolquist; Landing of the Pil­grims, Miss Gross; Recitation, Miss Herley; Recitation Bertha Jacobson; Critics report. Miss Cecil Frescoln was elected debater and Miss Noble, declaimer, to represent the society in the general literary contest. PARTHENON CLUB. Animated elections of representatives for the inter-society contest have been taking place during the lsat few meetings of the Parthenon Club. After a spirited preliminary debate upon the advantages and disadvantages of coeducation, Mary Patric was elected de­bater. For the position of orator Bertha Ross was the successful candidate. Merl Hays was elected declaimer. With this trio in the field the Parthenons are hopeful for their full share of the inter-society laurels. Saturday evening February 7, a burlesque on Shakespeare was given which was well worth paid admission. The plot centered upon the indignation which Shakespeare's women char­acters felt at being represented as he repre­sented them in his plays. They were placed in the burlesque in a modern society setting. The parts were as follows:—Lady Macbeth, Bertha Ross; Ophelia, Elsa Schneider; Juliet, Ethel Nelson; Portia, Gertie Smith. A very laughable burlesque on the Romeo and Juliet balcony scene was given, which took the audience by storm. The star, Pinckney White, made his debut on a step-ladder as ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [31] ---------- Juliet while F. W. Rhoades made an ardent Romeo. LACONIC CLUB. The Laconic club met Saturday, February 7, at the home of Miss Ethel Nichols in Fair-haven. After a short business meeting, an interesting program was rendered, consisting of both musical and literary numbers. After this program, the party was entertained at various games. The Club adjourned at a late hour, each member declaring Miss Nichols a proficient hostess. THE BETTER PART. Dear friend, have you chosen the better part Which cannot be taken away, As Mary did with a loving heart, While she talked with Jesus that day ? Or are you troubled about many things Of this life, which will soon pass away, And cumbered with the cares each day brings That lead the thoughts astray ? Oh sad mistake that Martha made, And would yon make it too ? To live but for the things which fade When Heaven was made for you. To grasp but for the things which pass That leave us just as poor A part of that great worldly mass, That part which won't endure. Oh, choose that part which you are taught From you cannot be taken, And listen to the voice of thought— Arise, oh Soul, awaken ? —B. M. W. School Notes. At a recent meeting of the State board, Life Diplomas were granted to the following:—S. C. Bond, Pauline Jacobs, Florence Griffith, Kate Schutt, and Helen D. Sheldon. Edna Dakin has been engaged to teach a three-month's term of school in District 72. Two additional teachers have been added to the Sehome, May Gilligan and Essie Cade. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [32] ---------- J. W. Wallace, a former Normal student, is teaching at Lawrence. Blaine has added another room since the holidays. Miss Tena Wall has been em­ployed as teacher. Sylvia Joint is filling the position at Moun­tain View made vacant by Essie Cade. Nooksack schools report an average daily attendance of ninety per cent for the last month. May Duxburry is teaching at North Moun­tain View, District No. 75. The Senior Entertainment. The Senior entertainment given January 23, 1903, was a decided-success in every par­ticular. The class took in over one hundred dollars as a result of the entertainment. The program was well rendered throughout and displayed careful preparation. The program and cast of characters for the Box of Monkeys is given below. Pianola Solo - - Overture to "William Tell" Bertha H. Breckenfeld Chorus . . . "Doan ye Cry Ma Honey" Cecilian Musical Club Baritone Solo - - - "Queen of the Earth" Mr Beber Jerauld Ingle Chorus - - - "There Uttle Girl Don't Cry" Cecilian Musical Club Octette . . . . « lt;The Miller's Wooing" Misses Stenvig, Schneider, Williams, McRae, Copeland, Noel, Gruber, Smith Baritone Solo "If I were a Knight of the Olden Time" Mr. Heber Jerauld Ingle Chorus . . . . "My Southland Home" Cecilian Musical Club CAST OF CHARACTERS Edward Ralston . . . Mr. Ernest O'Laughlin Chauncey Oglethorpe - - Mr. Homer Musser l lt;ady Guinevere Uandpoore - Miss Statira Biggs Mrs. Ondego-Johns . . . Miss Bertha Ross Tierra Bengaline - Miss Nellie Cooper The Senior class wish to publicly express its thanks, and acknowledge its gratitude to all whose kind assistance and encouragement helped make the Senior Entertainment a sue- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [33] ---------- cess. Appreciation of the efforts of Miss Coleman can hardly be expressed in a vote of thanks, but to her and to the Cecilian Club, the Seniors are grateful. The play, which all concede to be a success, could not have been such, were it not for the kindness of Miss Hays, who spent time and thought in making it all that it was. Dr. Bowman kindly gave his time in assisting with the details of management, and this resulted in everything's passing off smoothly. The players who worked so long and faith­fully and who were not members of the class, but showed their good will in taking part, have earned the heart-felt gratitude of the class. To Miss Cooper, Mr. 0'L,aughlin and Mr. Musser, the Seniors extend congratulations and thanks. EMMA GRUBER, Pres. of Class. BELLE WILLIAMS, Secretary. Jokes. First girl—"What is your essay about ? Second girl—"Mabie." First girl—(After waiting patiently for the rest of the answer.) ('Maybe what ?'' Second girl— "H. W. Mabie." Training school teacher—(After teaching the population of the largest cities of Wash­ington,) * 'What is the population of Tacoma?'' Little girl—"Mostly Swedes." Miss Vistal (entering Montague's store) to clerk—"Where is the thread counter, please?" Clerk—"Silk or cotton?" Miss V.—"Thread." Clerk—"Well, will you have silk or cotton?'' Miss.—"No ! I wan't thread." Conductor (busily)—"Tickets please !" Miss Tromanhauser—"Here it i s ." Conductor (trying to read)—"Miss Tr-bz-z- z-z." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [34] ---------- One girl—"Let us sing Nancy Lee." Another girl—"I guess she's dead." Miss T.—"It is a good thing, she died last year." Isabelle (waking up)—"Why, who was she, and what did she die for?" Incident at the Black Cat meeting—Mr. Bason— *c Kohne, found it." Voice through the key-hole—"Kohne found what?" Bason—"The floor. Bxtract from seventh grade examination paper—Training school. John Rolfe started the growth of tobacco and was the wife of an American Princess. Miss Tromanhauser (taking names in teachers' meeting)—"Miss , O that good natured girl in the corner Miss Darland." Prof. W.—"Does the* animal think logi­cally?" Seniors in unison—"No sir." Prof. W.—"Lookout." Seniors (quickly)—"Yes, sir. | J. N. Selby (Q. Co. | w $ ® m School Supplies $ Books, Stationery $ % I Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books $ Come and see us. /244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [35] ---------- We are now showing the advance Spring Styles in Hats. We are agents for the famous Shaw Knit Hose, as well as Lewis Perfect- Fitting Underwear. SfteRed Front Whatcom's Largest Clothiers ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [36] ---------- PIANOS Chickering Kimball D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Whatcom Wash. W. H. MOCK Undertaker and Licensed Embalmer Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Phones - Office, Red 51 - Residence, Red 634 WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Elk St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 181. A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [37] ---------- Peterson Co. The up-to-date Clothiers and Men's and Boys' Furnishers. 124 E. Holly WHATCOM | Everything for the School Room OUR STOCK of School Supplies is very complete, and selected with special care to meet the wants of discriminating purchasers. We have Tablets, Slates, Pencils, Fens, Penholders, School Companions, Ink, Mucilage, library Paste, Etc. DeChamplain Graham The Owl Pharmacy Telephone Main 2021 Corner Dock and Holly Sts. CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER . . . OAKLAND BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McArthur Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEATS Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO MARKETS NOLTE BROS. 105 1/2 East Holly Street 805 West Holly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Mala 98 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 February - Page [38] ---------- Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY SON, PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 F RST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI,M, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 [ H I I I I H g THE GAGE-D0OS0N CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Che Bank of Whatcom L. P. W H I T E A, C O . Transacts a General Banking and Exchange Busi­ness. Your account solicited. LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM • I M IPPPPP
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Show more1903_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH 1903 Monthly WHACOM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [2] ---------- | TELEPHONES £ * OFFICE, MAIN 2 6 STORE, MAIN 2 4 * I -••'•• ' ' « * - '• « ft - : '• •:••#. I MORSE HARDWARE CO. $ ff 1 5 * * Sewing Machines — Easy Payments « * '* | Gymnasium Supplies and Sporting I I Goods of All Kinds. I I Building Hardware* $ Sell 'em low, send and get more. jjj 5 * * - m * . # J 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * S WHATCOM 2 I GROCERIES I ; ^ — s * : : * m * £ * J WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE $ * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * m RETURN SAME AND MONEY * $ WILL BE REFUNDED jtjfij/tjtj* jjj lt; * - - • » * * m * I • •-!••• s :$ I Byron Grocery Co* I I-:' 'X- * JJ4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 t 5 . . •- *- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [3] ---------- THE LEADER SPRING TIME IS ABROAD IN THE STORE Every department is run­ning over with the new and dainty stuffs and garments. Millinery Dept. —First showing of New Spring Street Hats, $1.50 to $10.00. Suit Department Tailor Made Suits - - - $10 to $40 Monte Carlos $6 to $20 Dry Goods Dept* New Dress Goods and Silks New Laces and Trimmings SHoe Department All the new styles in spring foot wear now on sale. A description of a few good numbers— ]\Jf» wrk*7 Ladies' Kid Shoe, (Duttenhofer make,) patent tip, * ^v « • V / • extension sole, yellow stitch, military heel. Stylish and very serviceable. Sizes, 2K to 8— C~» tse\ B, C, D width, pei pair ^.gU KJfi *%wg\g\ Armstrong's fine Kid Shoe, with Patent Cushion 1~V« ^ * y y # sole, new city last, patent tip, cushion heel. Very pretty for dress and perfection for ease. This shoe is made to sell at 14, but in order to introduce the new cushion sole, £ -y Bg\ we will make it a special at, per pair *0'Dv See Armstrong's swell dress shoes, per pair $6.00 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [4] ---------- The Normal Messenger The official paper of the State Normal School of this city. Advertising space at reasonable rates. Management would be pleased to call and give information concerning the same. Address all business communications Che manager, Uormal School Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* tion Book, at 25 Cents, Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S Monro, Blake $ fiaskell Always ahead on the best : : : articles of : : : Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing «g «* It pays to always buy the best. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBROOK SHANKLIH, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices, Examination Free. PHONE RED 625 CLOVER BLOCK HlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I,2 And 3, Red Front Btdg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 8231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKB BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH DR. S. 1ST. KELLY R E D F R O N T B U I L D I NG Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 814 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 441 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. L W.POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black 671 —Office, Red 64 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [6] ---------- DR. lt;J. C.MINTON DENTIST Rooms t, 10 12, Fitter BUc Residence Phone Black 689 Cor. Dock and Holly office Phoae Red 2 * DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 end 19 Fiaher Block Corner Dock end Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 375 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 6, Red Front Block Telephone Red 881 WHATCOM. WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hnlfeniftf* i 108 West Holly Street Holly Block j 1806 p ^ s t r ^ t J^J^ B t a c k i m ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 0 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block 'PHONES-Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 82 CONSTJI/TATION FRKB DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 886 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties! Diseases of the Eye, Ear Note and Threat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Win visit patients at their homes WHATCa»|, WASH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [7] ---------- We are showing the lat­est styles in 5 o f t and Stiff Hats J J J lt; We carry a complete line of Furnish­ing Goods and Shoes. Whatcom Washington All the Latest and Most Correct ...Styles in... PHOTOGRAPHY LOTHROP BROS. Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon, Pastel, Water Color and Sepia DOCK ST.* "WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGGS' PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [8] ---------- A SHORT STORY EASY SHOES AT EASY PRICES I M I EASY FEET AND EASY PURSES THIS IS OUR DREW-SELBT SHOK FOR LADIES SOLD ONLY ST AnnfrNolte •MOB • « . PRICE $ 2 . 7 6 THE BUSY SHOE PEOPLE 126 WEST HOLLY Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN MeCUSH, MANAGER w Roily Street •••• OINtcoai Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : i : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ELDRIDGE KLINE OmCC, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 . . . WHATCOM,! WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Pairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop-erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your Are insurance with Kline, who repre­sents the /ETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Co.r off America ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [9] ---------- s FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy Miss MITTIE U. MYERS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics EDWIN N. STONE, Latin MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences Miss AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German Miss H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er', Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [10] ---------- /— $tate — \ Dormal School WHATCOM * "WASHINGTON S beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven ; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Offers T h r e e R e g u l a r C o u r s e s - Advanced elective courses; Special courses in methods; Courses in manual training; Review courses. Prominent Features— Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n and E x p e n s e s - Second semester opens February 2, 1903; Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month; No tuition; library fee $10— gt;£ returnable; Text books are loaned free. CATALOGUE FREE CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger March 1903 THE TRAINING SCHOOL (CONCLUDED) H. J. TROMANHAUSER EQUIPMENT AND CERTAIN FEATURES. CHIS concluding article will deal with certain minutiae which may be of inter­est to the student. To begin then, the library of the Training School has a separate existence of its own. There are already 749 volumes in our shelves and additions are be­ing made constantly. Every book has been carefully selected with special reference to its direct bearing upon the course of study or upon the character of the pupil. The picture cabinet contains upward of a thousand pic­tures well mounted upon slate-grey cardboard. They embrace all sorts of subjects; for ex­ample, Puritans and Pilgrims, Historic Build­ings, portraits of artists, musicians, poets, statesmen, etc., views from almost every country on the globe, mythological, biblical, and literary subjects with others too numerous to detail. These pictures are of great value throughout the departments and in all sub­jects. The Cabinet, like the library, is not complete nor will it be; it should grow so long as the school stands upon its foundations. The school museum is also of great help to us. The curator has always been most gen­erous with us, permitting our using anything which in any way could serve our needs. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [12] ---------- Drawing subjects are being sought the year round and it is a pleasure to place before an expectant class an eagle, a loon, a bear cub or—a young crocodile even if he is stuffed and dry-eyed. In addition to the equipment just mentioned there are numerous references such as dictionaries and encyclopaedias which are well within the capacity of the average pupil. The state has treated us generously in the matter of equipment though we still need much, and since we have been gener­ously dealt with we are trying to take good care of everything we have and to make the most of it. There are some features in the Curriculum of the Training School which may also prove interesting to the student as a prospective teacher. For example we might mention the topical method of teaching geography, history and science chiefly in grades beyond the primary. Children are being trained to out­line a subject, to think of it under classified heads and subheads. Of course the object is orderly thinking. It is gratifying to watch a pupil's growth along this line. He soon learns that a subject has its branches which in turn ramify into given details which must be marshalled under their correct head in order to secure systematic arrangement. It is difficult at first but the mind soon falls into this method and accurate classification eventu­ally becomes habitual and almost subcon­scious. Some of the student-teachers exhibit much strength and adaptability in learning to teach by the topical method. Several young ladies have done most excellent work with it and many have done well. Others who are not orderly by instinct, have much difficulty before they perceive the good fruits of their labors. Running parallel with this method is what we term the special topic. If the gen­eral subject were English history and the class were considering, for example, the Tudor period, it would be the business of the teacher to select topics correlative with that period ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [13] ---------- and assign one to each pupil in the class. Thus one might be assigned "The Character of Henry VII," another "Cardinal Wolsey," another "The Loss of Calais," another "John Knox'' and so on. The pupil is then expected to begin collecting materials for his topic which is to be delivered upon a certain day. He must outline his subject and rehearse until able to present it before his class. This re­quires independent research and trains him to speak confidently and intelligently in presence of his classmates. Properly conducted the special topic is valuable training. The home reading of pupils is also an interesting phase of our work. All pupils in the school are urged to read the library books regularly at home. We aim to cultivate a taste for the best by selecting for the pupil those books for which he has a liking, provided that liking be healthy. He is urged to read correlatively with his studies, for example, if studying Asia, he is urged to read books of travel upon that subject, or if studying American History to read Hawthorne's "Grand-father's Chair," "The Boys of '6i," Morris' "Historical Tales" or "Hero-Tales from American His­tory, '' etc. A story book pure and simple is given occasionally as a "treat." Opening the record at random, I find that a pupil in the seventh grade has read 17 standard books this year besides keeping up a good classroom record. Among these books are Prescott's "Peru," three volumes; "Tales from Shakes­peare," "Nicholas Nickleby," "Story of the Golden Age," Farmers' "History of the French Revolution,''' 'Country of the Dwarfs'' and "The Hoosier Schoolmaster." An In­termediate boy has in the same period read 14 books including, "The King of the Golden River," "Stange Stories from History," "Uncle Remus," "The Explorations of Stan­ley" and "The Trail of the Sandhill Stag." These pupils represent a fair average. The parents manifest considerable interest and frequently request books themselves, which ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [14] ---------- we are always pleased to send. Still another regular feature of the course of study is the dictation lesson, the value of which can not be over-estimated. All pupils are assigned a paragraph or two of good English to learn so that upon the following day they may write it from dictation. Carefully conducted, this exercise furnishes excellent practice in spell­ing, penmanship, neatness, arrangement and the habit of close listening, to say nothing of its value as an aid to language. The morn­ing exercises deserve also a passing glance. They include classic poems, devotional songs, classic stories, etc. The sixth and seventh grades for example are at present taking Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales." The music and drawing are growing stronger. As time advances the children are showing the fruits of this work as never before. A recent vis­itor remarked that she had never heard so many sweet voices together. This is the result largely of climatic conditions. To Miss Coleman's devoted efforts we desire to accord special praise. She has the Grammar department music now in charge and it is needless to add that the hour is a golden one for the children. Boys so seldom enjoy the music period in any school, but our lads are fond of the "Tinkers' Chorus." In the line of drawing and manual train­ing the work this year is more than holding its own, though the latter is of course in its incipiency. It is more of a temptation than I can resist to refrain from mentioning two exceptional students who have worked with us this year, namely Miss Breckenfeld for the best drawing and manual training work done in the Primary, and Mr. Morris for the best work in drawing in the Grammar department. Both have left their impress for time to come. German was introduced into the school as an experiment. That experiment has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that the proper place to begin the study of a language is in the grades. The matter of pronunciation be- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [15] ---------- comes easy and a child may grow as naturally and happily into a foreign tongue as into his mother tongue. He must not, however, be stultified with formal grammar or ossified by being required to commit lists of exceptions. That kind of language "teaching" has had its day and has been laid away in the cata­combs with other educational mummies. The advanced class in German average 13 years of age and after having read among other things a paraphrase of Goethe's "Reineke Fuchs" and many of the best known German Lyrics, are at present reading a quite difficult synopsis of the Nibelungen Lied. Thus they are obtain­ing not only the German language itself but also no mean acquaintance with German literature, that is, considering that they are only children yet. But you are tired listening to so much about the Training School infant! He is probably not so fascinating to you as he is to us. But you must know that he is a kind of delicious torment because there is no end to his possibilities—he may grow up honest enough to escape the slow stain of politics and fearless enough, when in the right, to stand by his guns. LIBRARY INCE the opening of the What­com State Normal School, four year ago, its library has in­creased to four thousand six hundred volumes. These vol­umes have been selected to meet the demands of the Normal students in their research work and supplementary reading. The standard works of poetry, fiction travel, and biography are well represented, besides many volumes pertaining to methods, peda­gogy* psychology, philosophy, literature, his­tory, science, and economics. Careful atten­tion has been given to the general reference ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [16] ---------- library, which contains encyclopaedias of the above subjects. During the last year, the books have been classified and catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal system. The inexperienced student may, at first, be puzzled by the "decimals" which appear on the lables of the books, and, while his use of the library would be facilitated if he should learn their signifi­cance, still, it is not necessary for him to be­come familiar with more than the general numbers. If a student wishes to know the location of a certain book on the shelves, he should go to the card catalogue and look either for the title or author of the book among the cards, which are arranged in simple alphabetical style. In the upper left corner of the card will be written the class number and author number. These constitute the call number which is duplicated on the label on the back of the book. The cases and shelving are plainly labeled and the student can readily obtain the book. Several thousand cards re­ferring to subjects not implied in the titles of the books have been added to the catalogue. With a few minutes explanation concerning the classification and catalogue, any student can quickly find the books he wishes.' The three aims of a Normal School library are to entertain, to inform, and to inspire. The first step towards accomplishing these, is to be able to use the library in such a way as to obtain desired material easily and quickly. When once the resources of a library, how­ever small it may be, are revealed to a student, he will realize the truth of what Thomas Carlyle says, that the true University of these days, is a collection of books and all education is to teach us how to read. The library occupies a large room on the second floor of the main building. It is also used for a study room and all students who are in the building must be in the library during periods when they have no recitations. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [17] ---------- That it may be a'room in which real study can be accomplished, all unnecessary noise is held as a discredit to the offending student. Chairs and tables are provided for the ac­commodation and comfort of the students. Free access to the books is permitted and two books may be diawn out at a time. The student must have these recorded by the librarian. To insure their return and to avoid too long delay, a fine is imposed if the book is held more than two weeks. Each person is required to make good all damages to books sustained at his hands and if the book is lost, to pay for it. If any member of the faculty wants a class to use certain books in the library to supple­ment the studies, these books may be drawn at four p. m. and must be returned by nine a. m. the following day. Books belonging to the reference library are not to be taken from the room. Current Magazines, periodicals and daily papers are in the library for the use of all students. A card catalogue of important articles contained in these is being prepared by members of the literature classes. When the magazines be­come "back numbers," they are placed on file in the magazine room. Students are pri­vileged to use these for research work and may draw them out with the same regulations as the library books. THE LUZZAN CONCERT. BY far the greatest musical treat that has been afforded us this season, occurred Saturday evening, February 38, at Beck's theatre, where we were privileged to hear, as the fourth number of the Bellingham Bay Lecture Course, Mile. Zelie de Luzzan in an evening's recital. Mile, de Luzzan is well known to us as an opera singer of note and hence it was a large and expectant audience which awaited the pleasure of a whole evening with this star as ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [18] ---------- soloist That the audience was not in the slightest degree disappointed need not be said, but it is to be regretted that Mile, de Luzzan was not shown a greater appreciation of her works. This artist has a charming personality and happy manner which alone would have cap- * tivated her audience. Her voice is a mezzo-soprano of wonderful richness and beauty of tone. The artistic manner in which she finished her tones in making us feel that they were fairly melting away showed consummate skill and wonderful control. Mile, de Luzzan is essentially an opera singer, and while one enjoys immensely her concert work, there is great longing to hear her in operatic roles where her voice may have greater range and her wonderful amount of dramatic ability display itself. Her rendition of "Habanera" from "Carmen" gave us a hint of how delightful she must be in that role. Mile, de Luzzan's program was full of variety and she showed fine taste and feeling in all her numbers. "Sleep Well, Sweet Angel" and "Connais tu le Pays" from "Mignon" were most artistically sung, while "La Paloino," sung in a most characteristic way and the encore, "Come in and Shut the Door," were enthusiastically received. It is to be regretted however that several of the numbers appearing on the program were not sung, though their substitutes were perhaps equally enjoyable. Mr. Angelo Fronani as pianist did most ac­ceptable work. As accompanist he showed artistic taste and a decidedly musical tempera­ment, entering fully into the spirit of all the selections he played. As pianist Mr. Fronani showed good technique and execution, as well as a very delicate and pleasing touch. His rendition of Reinecke's "Andantino" was particularly artistic. We appreciate how great is the privilege of hearing such a concert as this and congratu­late the Lecture Course committee heartily upon their ability to secure such artists as these in their course. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [19] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON £ D! EASON/05 '°3} BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RHOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BELLE WILLIAMS, '03, Parthenon j T it.rarv GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian...) .....Literary MARY PATRIC, '0? Y. W. C. A I T , . „ ABBIE LYNN, '04, Soronian j • vocals ETHEL EVERETT, '04, Aurora Alumni PEARL PEIME, '05, Chilic Exchanges F. D. EASON, '05, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ETHEL WORTHEN, '03, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS, '03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Application has been made for entry at the Whatcom Postoffice, as second-class matter. VOL IV MARCH J903 NO. 5 If an X is marked in the square at the left it signifies that you have not yet paid your subcription to the Messenger for this year. Kindly remit at your earliest conveni­ence. {'A box has been placed in the library where students may deposit articles of personal, local, or general interest to the readers of the Messenger.''—Normal Messenger, March ipoi. The idea was a good one to be sure, but, evidently, "the guest reckoned without his host." The editor-in-chief possesses a key to said box, which is at the rear of the librarian's desk, and each month before going to press, he has faithfully, reverently, and expectantly raised the lid of this mute solicitor of ' 'articles of personal, local, or general interest to the readers of the Messenger'' and peered over its brow into its bottom-most depths. With but one exception since the present incumbent assumed his duties at the beginning of this school-year nothing has introduced itself to obstruct his view of the safety-pin and few matches innocently reclining at the bottom. On the occasion of the exception, men- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [20] ---------- tioned, someone had mistaken the box for the post-office, and had the editor been as derelict in his duty as the "students" referred to in the above clipping, the sum total of this world's woe would have been increased by two more sad hearts accusing one another of inconstancy. The editor has been hoping without avail that perhaps the students might mistake the box for a slot-machine. Fellow students, have you a desire that the Normal Messenger shall be full of articles of "personal interest," of articles of "local interest," of articles of "general interest;" that it shall be a credit to our school? Then assist the editors in their efforts to make it so, by making use of the above mentioned box. If you know of an item of ' 'personal, local, or general in­terest," give it as brilliant a write-up as your powers enable you to, and deposit the same in said box. Here is an excellent chance to discover your ability as a writer. In the April number we will open a department with the heading—"Messenger-box Receipts for the Month." May it be an interesting and entertaining department. The following poem gleaned from one of the exchanges has in it the right spirit. We print it for your benefit, that you may commit it and let it be your guide and solace in time of trouble or despondency: If you strike a thorn or rose, Keep a-goin'. If it hails or if it snows, Keep a-goin'. 'Taint no us to sit and-whine When the fish ain't on your line: Bait your hook and keep on tryin', Keep a-goin'. When the weather kills your crop, Keep a-goin'. When you tumble from the top, Keep a-goin'. S'pose you're out o' every dime! Gettin' broke ain't any crime ; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [21] ---------- Tell the world you're feelin' prime, Keep a-goin'. When it looks like all is up, Keep a-goin'. Drain the sweetness from the cup, Keep a-goin'. See the wild bird on the wing, Hear the bells that sweetly ring, When you feel like sighin,' sing. Keep a-goin.' —F. L. Stanton. Locals. Miss May Temple has left school. On March 6, Miss Hogle gave the girls a talk on friendship.- Jennie Gilchrist visited at her home in Stanwood, March 6, 7 and 8. Dr. Mathes has been attending institutes at Port Orchard for the past week. Students who habitually fail to attend gen­eral assembly miss many good things. Miss Bessie Boyer, '02 and Mr. Bnzo Loop, attended the Second Years' Reception. Miss Rogers of Sultian is visiting her sister Meryl. She visited the Normal March 10. On February 26, Rev. Todd gave a talk at Y. W. C. A. Many of the students attended. Which is the most pious fowl? The chicken, because it so often enters the ministry. Belle Williams, Minnie Shumway, F. D. Bason and Barl Morris are on the sick list. La Grippe. Miss York of Everett is visiting her sister, Edith. She attended the Reception of the Second Years. I^ou Dobler, of the Senior class has been called home on account of the death of her brother at Baker City, Oregon. Prof. Yoder, of the U. of W. visited the school with his class in Pedagogy on February ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [22] ---------- 26, and gave the school a short talk in assem­bly. One of the social functions of the past month was the Valentine party given by the first year students in the ' 'Gym.'' A delight­ful time was reported. Prof. Bowman delivered a lecture to the Whatcom County teachers' association, which met in Fairhaven on March 7, on the subject, "How to Teach History." Rev. Rowland of Michigan, who is holding-special services at the Presbyterian church, gave a talk in assembly, March 10, telling of some of his experiences in school. On February 27, the Parthenon club gave a burlesque in the Auditorium for the benefit of the society hall. A good crowd attended and the Parthenons report $15.00. Rev. Evans, of Fremont, visited the Nor­mal, March 3, and spoke to the students, tel­ling some very amusing stories. The quota­tion from Mark Twain was very apt. Children playing hotel:—Eva—"Guess I'll carry this big trunk upstairs." Bobby (innocently)—"You don't ketch me walking. I'm going up in the alligator." On his return from Olympia, Dr. Mathes gave the students a talk. After hearing it the students felt as though there was something besides school and the four walls of the Nor­mal. Mr. Eason was elected by the Philoma-thean society to fill the position on the Edi­torial staff, that of athletic editor, made vacant by the withdrawal of Mr. Ernest O'Loughlin. The faculty have, we hear, granted the re­quest of the Senior class and will have sepa­rate pictures taken and put upon a large card. Every Senior wants a good picture of the members of the faculty. We hear rumors of a farce by the faculty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [23] ---------- for the benefit of the society hall. We hope it is not all rumor for should the faculty give something of this kind we bespeak for them a large and enthusiastic audience. The school, faculty, and seniors had their pictures taken on February 20. They are for sale at Evans' Art Store and every student should possess one, all three if you can. The school picture is especially good. Emma Gruber's mother, Mrs. John Gruber of Chehalis, and her sister Mrs. Doty with her little nephew, Walter Doty, and niece Char­lotte Doty have been visiting Miss Gruber at 507 High street for the past week. Miss Baker gave her spelling class a talk on Pyrography on Monday as they had no recitation. It was very interesting and in­structive. There are some very beautiful pieces of work in Miss Baker's room. Dr. Bowman has given the students two talks. On February 23 he spoke of the new department created by Congress, that of com­merce, with Mr. Cortelyou as secretary. On March 5, he discussed the Monroe Doctrine. Miss Myers gave the students a talk on the play "Much Ado About Nothing" before the play was given by Hanford at Beck's Theatre. As in the case with the Madam de Lussan con­cert, the enjoyment by the students of the play was increased by hearing Miss Myers' talk. Candy sales are quite the fad lately. The second year class gave one February 13, and the Juniors on March 6. The lower hall was suggestively sweet on those days. Who will be the next to furnish creamy fudges, taffy, and other delicious home made candies to an appreciative public ? On February 26 the Senior class gave a re­ception to the visitors from the U. of W., at Dr. Mathes. The university students who visited the school were, Misses Reeves, Pratt, McDonald, Crueger, Heflfner; Messrs Smith, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [24] ---------- Shell and Maynard. A delightful evening was spent in the Mathes' pleasant home. On March 2 the students were favored with a visit from Mr. Hanford, who played ' 'Much Ado About Nothing" that evening. He ad­dressed the school at 3:20 in the auditorium, speaking of the proposed National or Home Theatre, at Washington, D. C., and then re­cited Mark Antony's address, "The Soliloquy of Claudius," a scene from "The Merchant of Venice'' and ' 'As you Like It.'' Miss Baker gave the students a talk on February 25, concerning Madam de Lussan, who gave the concert on Saturday evening. After hearing Miss Baker's charming talk everyone was anxious to see and hear Madam de Lussan. All wanted to hear her songs in French, Spanish, Italian and German, hear her in ' 'Carmen'' and see her gowns with the ' 'made in Paris'' stamp. And when she came our pleasure was greater having heard some­thing about her. Miss Hatch, a returned missionary from Siam, gave a talk February 11, which was lis­tened to with a good deal of interest. She dressed in costume and exhibited a number of beautiful curios. Mr. Jones, '07, was dressed as a Siamese prince and afforded a good deal of amusement. Miss Hatch told of the condi­tions in Siam in regard to education and es­pecially with regard to women. She was one of the most interesting returned missionaries who has visited the Normal. It is with deep regret that we are compelled to chronicle the disconnection of Ernest O'L/Oughlin with our Editorial staff and our school. While a student of the W. S. N. S. "Buff," as he was familiarly called, earned the respect and admiration of all his fellow students. He was a good student and ac­tively loyal to his chosen school. On Friday evening, February 27, he and Mr. Watkins set sail for San Francisco in pursuit of ad­venture. May success be to them. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [25] ---------- Room 5 has been named the flirting room and before any student can receive a diploma they must have a course in this room. That is the reason the Senior class are flocking to that room and cramming so hard. We pre­dict that some of the Freshmen will pass without taking the^final examination in this subject. Some of the Juniors have taken time by the forelock and are^doing good work in that line now, not leaving so much to be done in their Senior year. The poor Seniors have had no experience in this line which necessitates hard work before the final. On the and of March, the fifteenth anni­versary of the organization of the government of Washington, a Native Daughters' Society was organized, with fifteen charter members, all of whom are young ladies of the Normal school. It is very evident that in ten years a great many of the relics of the early history of Washington will be destroyed unless some effort is soon made to preserve them. The purpose, then, of this society is to make col­lections of photographs and any other things connected with the history of the settlement of our State. We hope the interest will spread to other schools in the state, for it certainly is a worthy object. Some would like to know why Miss Take, who carries off so many things from the cloak­rooms, is; not publicly censured or even ex­pelled from the school. Why she is permitted to continue her petty practice unmolested is more than honest, honor-loving students can comprehend. Scarcely a general assembly hour passes without an announcement of a new offense committed by her. We have not had the pleasure (?) of meeting the young lady, nor have we heard her name mentioned except in connection with some missing article. Who is she and is her presence here at the Normal simply for the purpose of carrying on her pilfering practices ? The Second Years may have been late in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [26] ---------- giving their reception but it would not be a very great stretch of the truth to say that the last was the best. A unique and original program was rendered. An interesting fea­ture of the evening was the gypsy fortune telling. Kneeling at the feet of a gypsy your fortune, past, present and future, was read from your palm by the weird light of a candle. The decorations were artistic and showed lots of work and class spirit. The green and orange looked very pretty. And the '06 souvenirs were very pretty. The class are indeed to be congratulated upon the suc­cess of their reception for everyone had a delightful time even if it was a very stormy evening. Alumni. Miss Maude Drake is teaching in Tacoma. Miss Carrie Risedorph is in Seattle this year. Miss Emma Mytlialer is one of the teachers in Ballard. Miss Emma Ratcliff was visiting with friends in Whatcom last week. Miss Maude Woodin of Anacortes and Mrs. McL,ain (Clairice Witter) visited the Normal last week. Misses Edna and Helen Whitney once members of the class 1904 spent a few days in Whatcom that they might attend the concert. Miss Bessie Boyer and Mr. Enzo Loop, now at East Sound, were in Whatcom to attend the Reception given by the Second Year students of the Normal. Miss Minnie Penfield was in Whatcom to attend the concert given by Mile. Zelie de Luzzan. During her talk with one of our Seniors, she showed her interest in the school by asking a great deal about it, and also showed that she appreciated reading the "Messenger." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [27] ---------- THE KULSHANS. Many years ago, dear schoolmates, When this lovely western country Knew no man except the Red Man, In a little Indian village, Near Mount Baker's snowy summit, Dwelt the tribe we call the Kulshans. And the great Mount towering o'er them, Robed in ice and crowned with snowflakes, They believed to be their guardian, Believed to be their God—Protector, Hence they called the mountain "Kulshan, Meaning, in their tongue, "our guardian." When the setting sun at evening Bathed their white robed god in crimson, Crowned his snowy head with splendor, And the night winds sighed and murmured Through the pine trees of the forest. Then they said he spoke unto them, Saying, "All is well my children." Thus for many years together Lived the Kulshans in their village— Lived in peace and love together, In their homes upon the mountain, And were blessed in all the good things That the Indian knew in those days. But this could not last forever, For the white man, pushing westward, Crossed the mountain and the river, Scaled the mountain's highest summit, Crossed the river's swiftest current, Till he reached the land of "Sunset." In a peaceful summer's evening, In the sunset's fading splendor, When the shades of night were falling, Came a stranger worn and weary To the village of the Kulshans, Whom they met with greatest kindness. And they led him to a wigwam, Made a great feast in his honor, Summoned all the braves and maidens To the wigwam of their chieftan, That they too might make him welcome; Had him tell them of his home land And the reason of his coming. Much they marveled at his stories, Of the Eastern land they knew not, Of the customs, dress, and language, Of the people he had left there, Of the wonderful adventures He'd encountered on his journey. In their turn the Kulshans told him Of the free, wild life they led here, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [28] ---------- How they built canoes and wigwams, How they fished the streams for salmon, Slew the deer with bow and arrow; This they talked for many hours In the wigwams, round the fires. In the midnight they were awakened To behold the god they worshipped, Wreathed in fire, in smoke and ashes, Thundering, grumbling, mumbling, roaring; Belching flames and flinging boulders Down upon them from his summit. Then the Kulshans all were frightened, For they knew their god was angry That they'd entertained the stranger, And they dared not stay there longer Though which way to turn, they knew not— Knew not where to seek for refuge. So for many years they wandered, Finding not a spot to suit them, Till at last they, by good fortune Found the Normal School at Whatcom, And there settled down for ever; There to live and there to flourish. Should you ask, "Who was the stranger?" "How came he among the Kulshans? " I would answer, I would tell you, 'Twas the good Professor Eply, Who had lost his way in wandering O'er his dearly loved Mount Baker, Hunting for volcanic ashes, "Self-made plains" and "buried rivets." "Tradelasts" AND SOME TRADE THAT DOESN'T LAST The exchanges are jolly and interesting this month. Time and space does not allow our giving our estimation of each one; we enjoy all immensely. The Wa-Wa with its bright stories and depth of thought was welcomed again. Spinster, why were you absent last month ? We feared you had gone on your wedding tour. "A New Year's resolution" is witty and holds its moral. Students intending to apply for country schools should first read Reed's thoughts on that subject, in The Northwestern. The College Independent progresses rapidly. We like your typical Washington cover page. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [29] ---------- Kodak, why so formal this month ? We miss your merry prattle but thank you for your favorable criticism on "When Nobody Else is Aroun." I^ife is earnest, life is real, and it would be most sublime if we were not kept so busy studying latin all the time.—Ex. "The Bill Crowns"—a jingling little poem in The Adjutant. The stories in The Comet betray the native state of that paper. We admire your patriot­ism, Comet. Man is an animal that roasts his neighbors. —Ex. Why not instigate a chain letter system among the exchange editors and thereby bring the educational institutions into closer rela­tionship ? An ordinary Freshman may make an extra­ordinary Senior, for the brightest lamp burns out soonest.—Ex. The Academy Journal and the High School Review make good use of their exchange col­umns. We enjoy a round of criticisms be­tween two papers, but there is sometimes a limit, beyond that limit criticisms become disagreeable. At Yale, Freshmen may take swimming in place of gymnasium work. Ivittle Son:—Papa, your garbage man is the best man I ever saw. Father:—Why, my son ? Son:—'Cause this morning, after he put the load in the wagon, he tried to start the mule, but it would'nt go. Finally, he got' down off the wagon and told the mule about Jesus and God a long time. The Pacific Wave is always on time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [30] ---------- NATURE'S SECRET. As I sat one eve in the gloaming By my window opened wide, It seemed that Nature in beauty, Came and stood quietly by my side. "I have come to tell you a secret" She said with a gentle grace, As she laid her hand on my shoulder And looked softly down in my face. "I have come to tell you a secret That only love can tell; That love alone can establish In hearts that love never repel. ' 'It is this, that nature is happy When the world goes well with all And beams on the just and the unjust, Through summer, spring time and fall. "In winter, I send down soft carpets ; In summer, paint heavens of blue ; In evenings, great diamonds give star-light; In the mornings, I sprinkle with dew. "But 'tis not I—who makes you so happy, But friends that are dearest to you, Who seek and delight in your presence— Then love men and you'll love Nature too." And Nature delights in your loving And opens your eyes in delight, Bequeaths you a friendship most lasting, Makes heavy duties and sorrows seem light. W. M. H.-'04 Second Year Reception. MM HE Class of '06 has proven its ability to entertain. The atmosphere of expectation and mystery which pervaded the institution for several days reached a climax, when Miss Hogle announced in chapel, that the Second Years would entertain the members of the faculty and the students including their "brothers and sisters." Even the weather which had been exceptionally fine for six weeks made a special effort to be interesting. But in spite of the inclement we at, her at eight o'clock on the eve of March 6, the guests began to arrive. They were met at the door by the reception committee and ushered to the auditorium under arches of cedar and ivy ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [31] ---------- from which hung Japanese lanterns. " '06" in old gold, the class colors, was everywhere. The auditorium was tastefully decorated. At 8:30 with Miss Sweeney at the piano, the class marched in, with Prof. Forrest and Miss Hogle, the class teachers, leading. Be­fore being seated the class yell was given with characteristic class spirit. Second Year! Second Year! Zip! Boom! Bah! We're the real thing! Rah! Rah! Rah! Are we dead ! Well I guess nix ! We're the class of ipo6 ! After an excellent program, the class presi­dent, Pinkney White, invited the guests to the other rooms where a variety of entertain­ment awaited them. Mr. Wilson's room was supplied with ping-pong, flinch, carroms, dominoes and crokinole. In Miss Myers' room were guessing games. The center of attraction, however, seemed to be the gypsy's room. Here, in a tent sur­rounded by cedar trees, a gypsy revealed the the future and exposed the past. Miss Hogle's room was exceptionally pretty. Ropes of ivy and cedar were suspended from the center to the corners of the room. Here, ice­cream and cake were served on the small drawing tables, each accommodating four people. At a late hour the guests departed voting unanimously that the " '06" is a class of which the Normal should be proud. The following class poem was recited by Stella Dodd with Grace Cox at the piano: If you meet a First Year student Coming through the aisle, Ask him why he looks so frightened Never seems to smile. He will stop and tell you sadly, Crying all the while, Lessons are too hard for us That's why we never smile. All the classes have their troubles, None they say have we; We are the pride of this whole school The teachers all agree. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [32] ---------- And the Third Years! O, the Third Years! Coming down the aisle, What's the tale of woe they tell us, Shall we pause awhile ? Some of us have failed in physics; Note books are our dread; Teaching in the Training school, We almost lose our heads. All the classes have their troubles, None they say have we, We are the pride of this whole school The teachers all agree. And the Juniors—bless the Juniors, Coming down the aisle; They are working hard they tell us, Cramming all the while. If a Junior meets a Senior, Coming down the aisle; Senior looks down on the Junior, Smiling all the while. All the classes have their troubles, None they say have we; We are the pride of this whole school The teachers all agree. Stately Senior—thinking slowly, Moving down the aisle; Will I ever get my sheep-skin ? Scheming all the while. Mighty Seniors still are children Playing in the clay, Soon there'll come a great commencement Then they'll go away. All the classes have their troubles, None they say have we; We are the pride of this whole school The teachers all agree. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [33] ---------- OUR NORMAL SCHOOL. Upon a steep inclining hill, A majestic building stands; Though girls are many and boys are few, 'Tis the joy of many lands. When strangers first the Normal spy 'Way up there on the hill, They think it a very steep climb and sigh "O my, it's enough to kill! " At times, to our school, a lecturer comes To give us a little address; He looks all about in wonderment grave, Then, seeing the boys, says "Ah, yes." A certain definite outline, it seems, Is followed by every one ; A puff for the building and good-looking girls, O, we know it all ere they're done. Of course to all rules there are exceptions though, So don't think them all as I say, But sometime come up and judge for yourself, We have one most every day. You'll find one real jolly, another sad; And there are others between; But if you have any choice what so-e'er, You had better several glean. Occasionally comes a reception grand To which we invite all our friends; A program is furnished with all its details, And with some refreshments it ends. There are also the lecturers as placed on a course, Which by all should be well enjoyed; If appreciative minds be the natural bent, Of pleasure our school's not devoid. As summary of knowledge or points is desired And required in every day's teaching; So, here, must I practice what I have just said And also what I have been preaching. I've mentioned the building, the boys and the girls And suggested the opinion of strangers; The lecturers' outlines, receptions, and such And have not alluded to dangers. G. M. S'-'OS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [34] ---------- Dignity and Impudence. CHEIR friends facetiously nick-named them * 'Dignity and Impudence.'' The names fitted remarkably well, 'pointing as they did to the respective characteristics of the two college boys. The other boys wondered, sometimes, what the careless, easy-going Dan found congenial in serious, studious Donald McGregor or how Donald, a confirmed book­worm, managed to get along with his room­mate who was never, in his life, known to go in seriously for anything but foot ball. But one thing was certain, they were congenial. To be sure, Dan did most of the talking for he thoroughly enjoyed it and Donald listened from sheer force of habit At the time our story begins the college was in a little breeze of excitement regarding a grand reception to be given at the home of one of the faculty. All the students were invited and the invitations had been marvels of daintiness. The hostess—Mrs. Farrel—had planned a "fiction evening," assigning to each of the gentlemen some well known character, their companions for the evening to appear in a corresponding role. To Donald had fallen the character of 1 'Ivanhoe'' and Dan was very sadly perplexed by the role of "Mr. Tuppman." "Who the mischief was that chap?" solil­oquized Dan. "Oh yes, I know he was that fogy who was so fond of the ladies, wasn't he? I'm not well versed in Dickens, you know? Wonder how she came to give me such a part?" "I think Mrs. Farrel knows you pretty well," was his companion's cool rejoinder. * * * * * * * At last the eventful night came and Dan was having a great time over-hauling his trappings when he suddenly looked up and called out— "By the way, Don, who's to be the lovely ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [35] ---------- Rowena? I didn't mean to slight you old man, 'pon my word I didn't, but I clean for­got to inquire after her. Give her my com­pliments and"— "Oh! Shut up your gabble" said his companion. "Now I like that; only geese gabble. Would you be unkind enough to call your truest friend and everlasting slave—Daniel Felix Grauby—a Gauder? " A growl was his only reply, whereupon Dan discovered that he had not noticed any preparations, on Donald's part, for the eve­ning's entertainment and he set to work in dead earnest to discover the reason. "Now see here, old chap you're going aren't you," said Dan, his heels beating a tattoo on the trunk , "This 'recept' is quite the thing of the year, you know." Seeing that there was no such a thing as getting rid of his tormenter, Donald rose to the occasion. "Well," said he, "I guess you wouldn't either if the girl you asked to go as 'Rowena' wouldn't do it." "Oh yes I should—I'd just go after another one—try again, you know." "Humph." Dan concluded to venture once more. "Did you ask her or write it all out? " "I—wrote i t ." "Too bad, too bad," mourned Dan. "You ought to use you vocal powers. Girls are skittish creatures, you known; now if you wrote?"—-just here lie dodged Donald's "Natural Philosophy" and then went on com­posedly—" if you wrote, I say, like as not she got it when her hair wouldn't curl just right, or her room-mate had borrowed her best neck ribbon. You ought to have consulted me and borrowed a leaf of my experience." ' 'Well,'' was his companion's slow rejoinder, " I suppose you know I never had anything to do with the girls—you have three sisters." "Now see here," growled Dan suddenly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [36] ---------- you just let up about my sisters. Donald was in no mood for talking and for about three minutes there was profound si­lence, broken at last by Dan. "Say Don?" "Well?" "Who was it you asked to be 'Rowena' ? " "Murder will out"—so will secrets and so in about a minute Don replied, ' 'Your sister, Ada.'' It seemed as if Dan was actually going to keep his promise of keeping quiet "for ever­more" for it was fully five minutes before he ejaculated—"The Dickens ! " He then subsided into silence, but this was about the current of his thoughts—"I don't see how it was Ada, for I'm sure, I'm dead sure, Ada thinks old Don is just about all O. K. and then she wouldn't monkey with him anyway—its not her way. Well if she has played with the old 'blue stocking.' " Just here Dan's thoughts grew too strong for him and, all unconciously he finished his sentence aloud—"I'll tell her what I think of her; yes I will." Judge of Dan's astonishment when Donald, white, and are ominous flash in his dark eyes, towered above him. Dan could never exactly recall the words Don used, but he understood the sentiment perfectly. In Dan's own slangy words—"It fairly burned his ears." Sometime after, Dan, resplendent in his varied finery, had gone away, Don concluded to go and take a walk. The night was cool, so he reached for his overcoat. A sudden movement knocked something from one of its pockets and it lay white and shining in the firelight. It was addressed in his own angular handwriting to Miss Ada Grauby." Donald looked at it curiously and finally something very like a grin appeared on his face, "So that's why there's no 'Rowena' at the reception tonight—that plaguey note-^ I forgot to mail it." M. A. 'orf ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [37] ---------- In Humorous Vein TO THE "FIRST YEARS" •Tis somewhat strange I regret to say That the "First Year" people should act that way. We know they would like to appear to be great But we fear never will at such a wild rate Such as 'propriating our color and around with it go Expecting that this will make them to kaow, In spite of all their crazy tricks, As much as the class of 19 naught 6. C. M., '06. TWO WEEKS I,ATER When troubles vex your weary soul, And raging'waves about you roll, Do you listen to peace for her own sweet sake, And send a committee to settle the scrape, As second years do. And if by error you take the "old gold," And the class just above you does nothing but scold, Do you send a committee with them to"debate, And listen to reason for reason's own sake, As first years do. Now upper classmen, bold and hale, Just simply profit by this little tale, When class scrapes come as come they will, Let arbitration fix the bill, As Sophs and Freshies do.—M. A., '06. At a college examination a professor asked : "Does any question trouble you ? " "Not at all, sir," replied the student, unot at all. The questions are quite clean. It is the answers that bother me." The monkeys, our ancestors, were educated in the higher branches.—Ex. She chased him with a rolling pin, She "nailed" him with the broom, She "banged" him down the stairs, into The night so damp and gloom: And the "hen-pecked" "hubby" whistled Through his moustache cold and blue— "I can't tell why I love you, But I do—oo—oo." Ex. By the way, if we are descended from mon: keys, some people evidently have purchased a round trip ticket.—Ex. Epitaph on a dentist's tombstone: View this grave with gravity, for he is filling his last cavity.—Ex. He:—"Isn't it a crime to be a woman ? " ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [38] ---------- She:~-"No, certainly not** He:—''Well, it surely isn't manly."—Ex. 4'This," said the goat as he finished the to­mato can and began on the piece of broken looking glass, "this is indeed food for reflec­tion."— Ex. ^e^^G^eeseGs sseseesee si J. N. Selhy lt; Co School Supplies Books, Stationery i Late Books —Gift Books — Best Books Come and see us. Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [39] ---------- A\UR new Spring Suits ^"^ and Overcoats are now in. Call and inspect t h em j j j s s 15f gt;e Red Front Whatcom's Largest Clothiers ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [40] ---------- PIANOS £hickering % [* «Kimball« D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Wbatcom, Waal*. W. H. MOCK SON Morticians and Embalmers Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street "TSS KBi.* WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your . patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 326 Elk: St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 181. A. Q. WICKMAN ...7%e Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOn, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [41] ---------- I Peterson Co. I i- — $ The up-to-date Clothiers and | * Men's and Boys' Furnishers. | 3 i— I I ia4 E. Holly WHATCOM | GwytMug for to School Room # OUR STOCK of School Supplies is very complete, and selected with special care to meet the wants of discriminating purchasers. We have Tablets, Slates, Pencils, Fens, Penholders, School Companions, Ink, Mucilage, library Paste, Etc. DeChamplain «Sfe Graham T h e Owl P h a r m a c y Telephone Main 2021 Corner Dock and Holly Sta. CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is beli ing PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH, H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER ...OAKLAND BLOCK... D. J. MCAKTHUK, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUX D. % mtJWtot $ Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET ~ WHATCOM MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresh, SmoRed and Salt JBh. NOLTE BROS. lOSKBast Holly Street 805 West Holly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Mala o» ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 March - Page [42] ---------- Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY 8 0 N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS KRHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main 2281PPPPP
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Show more1903_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL 1903 M o n t h l y W H A T C O M ' W A S H . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [2] ---------- m TELEPHONES t * OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAiN 24 * * Or * * MORSE HARDWARE CD. I * * J Sewing Machines — Easy Pa3^ments $ * * | Gymnasium Supplies and Sporting | I Goods of All Kinds. I *fl Mi m _• . B u i l d i n g H a r d w a r e* Hjl Sell 'em low, send and get-more. g * t* w a* * — — _ * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET g * WHATCOM * * * I GROCERIES I ifi * * ' • l~, l~~~~~~"~~~IM~~~~~~l l~~~~~~~' * m * * WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE g * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE _ * RETURN SAME AND MONEY * jg WILL BE REFUNDED JJJJ*J* g m m m + m * * *' ! Byron Grocery Co. I I - 1 * J4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 * m _ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [3] ---------- THE LEADER CANOE AND HOLLY STREETS Graduates and Students are cordially invited to inspect our beautiful showing of Fine F a b r i c s for Graduation and Commencement Gowns White Batiste Persian Lawn Pearline Lawn French Organdie India Linen French Lawn We also call attention to our splendid as­sortments of Muslin Underwear JQid and Fabric Gloves Millinery, Ladies' Shoes ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [4] ---------- r— State — » Dormal School WHATCOM *• -WASHINGTON S beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven ; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences ; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Offers T h r e e Regular C o u r s e s - Advanced elective courses; Special courses in methods; Courses in manual training; Review courses. Prominent Features— Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n and Expenses— Second semester opens February 2, 1903; Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month; No tuition; library fee $10—% returnable; Text books are loaned free. CATALOGUE FREE CORRESPONDENCE INVITED Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBHOOK SHANKXIX, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 526 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms 1,2 and 3, Red Front Bldg Office 'Phone Main 2281 Residence 'Phone 8231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. in. PIKE BI.OCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH DR. S. 1ST. K E L LY R E D F R O N T B U I L D I NG Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 314 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDDS F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 441 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Reel 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. I. W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black 16 —Office, Red 74$ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [6] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Room* 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Blade 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 375 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOCHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block f108 W e s t H o l , y s t r e e t Mouy Block j 1806 p ^ s t t ^ t phone B l a c k 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block PHONES-Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 82 CONSULTATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 88S Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties* Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Will visit patients at their homes WHATCOM, WASH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [7] ---------- 'It is Right if it has Our Label" We art tH* o n l y exclusive Mens' Furnishers North of Seattle. We are sole Agents for the PACKARD and STETSON SHOES. We make SUITS and SHIRTS to meas­ure. Phone 311. WHATCOM. Jtll the Latest and Most Correct ...Styles In... PHOTOGRAPHY arm to bo found at LOTHROP BROS. Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon, Pastel, Water Color and Sepia DOCK ST., WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGGS' PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [8] ---------- PRICE $ 2 . 7 5 THE BUSY SHOE PEOPLE 126 WEST HOLLY Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clotting Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Roily Street ««« Wtottcom Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ELDRIDOE KLINE OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline, who repre­sents the /ETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Co., of America ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy Miss MITTIE U. MYERS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics EDWIN N. STONE, Latin MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences MISS AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [10] ---------- Horrible Examples How many Birds are there in Seven soft-boiled Eggs ? If you have Five Cucumbers and Eat Three, what will you have left? Two? No, you are wrong. You will have more than that. You will have Colic enough to Double you up in a Bow Knot for Six Hours. You may go to the foot of the Class. A man had Six Sons and Pour Daughters. If he had had Six Daughters and Pour Sons, how many more Sons than Daughters would he have had ? If a Horse weighing 1600 pound can Haul four tons of Pig Iron, how many Seasons will a Front Gate painted Blue carry a young woman on One Side and a young Man on the other? of composition and press-work are not characteristics of the work turned out by the Holly Press ; : : : And, we would like to mention, inci­dentally, that we are to occupy our new quarters in the Irving Block, J3J5 Dock Street, Monday, April 18, and will be pleased to show our call­ers around. HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and Blank BooK FolKs ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [11] ---------- Normal flessenger April 1903 THe Alphabet, Spelling and Primary Reading. WASHINGTON WILSON. TTN general there are two systems of graphic representation of ideas, the ideographic U and the alphabetic. All reading is based upon one or the other of these. In the ideographic, the symbols used, whether the early picture writing of primitive peoples or the present Chinese system, repre­sent ideas directly. They do not, directly, represent sounds heard. Mental association is, therefore, direct between the symbol seen and the idea intended to be conveyed by means of it. In such a system the number of symbols necessary to be used may be very great, depending upon the number of ideas among the people using them. In the Chi­nese system, for example, there are more than 500,000 of such symbols. Such a sys­tem has its advantage in the possibility of very rapid reading by one knowing well the symbols for when the symbol is seen, the as­sociation of idea and symbol being direct, the meaning comes instantaneously. The pro­cess has the flash-like rapidity peculiar to processes of knowing by use of the eye. The disadvantage of such a system is the great number of necessary symbols and the enorm­ous task of learning them. This explains in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [12] ---------- part the memoriter character of Chinese Edu­cation and the slow literary progress of that people. In an alphabetic system the number of symbols necessary for complete graphic repre­sentation is enormously reduced by resorting to a double expedient. First. It was noticed that spoken language, which is capable of complete expression of thought, is made by many combinations of a few elementary sounds. Accordingly symbols representing these, as near as they could be made out, were invented. These symbols constitute an alphabet. In representing directly, vocal elements of spoken language and not ideas, the alphabetic system differs radically from ideographic writing. The cuneiform writing of the Assyrians stands midway as it were between the two for the combinations of the cuneiform character represent syllables. The second expedient in the alphabetic system easily follows from the first. The symbols representing vocal elements must be combined into new symbols representing ideas. The order of combination follows the order of combination of the vocal elements in spoken language. In the German language this is done more closely than in the English. Thus it may be seen that the psychologic founda­tion of the alphabetic system is a series of sensations obtained through hearing while that of the ideographic is a series of sensa­tions obtained through seeing. Mental asso­ciation in the alphabetic system is the more complex because it starts with symbols based upon elementary sounds and ends with sym­bols derived from these compelling to mind to follow the process of derivation and this is the foundation of spelling. In the ideogra­phic system no such process is followed. The act of reading in both cases starts with the seeing of a symbol, the meaning following at once in the one, while in the other the thing seen must be translated back into sounds heard. One can convince himself of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [13] ---------- truth of the last statement by noticing that in reading to himself he is nevertheless silently pronouncing the words thus showing unques­tionably that the foundation of the alphabetic system is the structure of spoken language. This altogether too brief treatment of so great a topic has not been written to discuss methods of teaching spelling and reading, but to point out some important facts about them. Methods of primary reading cannot neglect the function of the alphabet without going astray. This has been done in attempt­ing to teach reading by presenting to the sight of the pupil words or sentences and associating ideas directly with these symbols seen. It will be noticed that this procedure omits the function of the alphabet and goes back to the Chinese ideographic system. This is the more clearly seen when it is recog­nized that the child stands helpless before new words, for he has been furnished with no understanding of the fact that these are de­rived symbols nor yet any clue to the method of their derivation. Again it will be noticed that ideographic systems do not present the problem of spell­ing at all. Spelling is a burden put upon us because we use an alphabetic system of repre­sentation. Here as in primary reading our methods of teaching spelling cannot depend too much upon sight, as written spelling does, without dangers of making poor spellers. The essential foundation of our spelling as of our reading, is the structure of our spoken language. The neglect of so fundamental a fact, evident in hastily contrived methods is largely responsible for a generation poor in pronunciation and spelling. The Early History of Bell-ingham Bay. IN the rush and hurry of the present day, when people are coming from different parts of the Union to build up new homes ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [14] ---------- in our grand State of Washington, we can scarcely find time to study the pioneer life of our state. But reminiscences of pioneer life are always interesting. Let us then for a short, time take an imaginary trip to Belling-ham Bay in the early days. We will find only a dense forest where the beautiful City of Whatcom now stands. looking around we will see only a few rude houses, the homes of those people who have had the courage to brave the dangers that accompany pioneer life. Scattered over this city are old dwell­ings, ruins, and land marks, which we per­haps pass by little thinking that each has a history of its own. Among the first settlers were Capt. Edward Eldridge, Edmund C. Fitzhugh, who was a relative of Fitzhugh L,ee, R. V. Peabody, Capt. Henry Roeder, Col. Forseith and a nephew of Jefferson Davis. In December 1852, Capt. Henry Roeder and Mr. R. V. Peabody heard of the What­com creek water power and came from Olym-pia in a canoe. They had been to Tumwater for the purpose of locating a water power there, but found that it had been claimed so they moved on up the sound. Lumber had advanced in price in San Fran­cisco and was $50 per thousand. This was the reason they were so anxious to begin the manufacture of lumber. They located a saw mill where the "Loggie Mill" now stands, bringing all of the machinery for this mill from San Francisco. This was the first en­terprise. Capt. Simns, who was atterwards famous in the "Civil War," located the first gun on the corner of D and 15th streets in the old blockhouse. The main traveled road was a foot path that passed through the mill and connected Whatcom and Sehome. A little later a military road was built by Geo. B. McClellan under the supervision of Gov. Stevens. This began where the B. B. Depot is now located and ran along Prospect street down 14th and on down towards Fort Bellingham. The re- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [15] ---------- mains of the trestle across Whatcom creek are still standing. There were three forts, one at D and' 14th streets, one near the present gas works, and the other at Port Bellingham. When an at­tack by the Indians was feared the people gathered in these forts. The Indians of the Sound were not dangerous, but the Kakes, a northern tribe were feared very much. They greatly surpasssed the Indians of the Sound in daring, force and intelligence. When they became enemies of the Indians of the Sound the white people were in great danger. When it was reported that fourteen canoe loads of Indians were preparing to attack the settlers they all gathered in the fort near the present gas works and stationed two guards in a canoe to watch and give alarm. The settlers used the Flint-lock guns. One of the settlers, Dick Williams, had a load fastend in his gun. He took some fire and stepped outside to try once more to dislodge the load. He was suc­cessful and it caused an explosion. It seems that the Indians had landed and were just pre­paring to make an attack on the fort, when they heard this explosion. It frightened them so that they fired one volley and fled. It was supposed that the guards had taken liquor with them and were drunk for the settlers found them lying in their canoes, where the Indians had murdered them. The settlers con­sidered this a miraculous escape. Finally this tribe was almost destroyed. Those that were captured were taken as slaves. The people who came to this wild country to found their homes were people of refinement and culture. They realized the possibility of this country becoming the flourishing country it is today. They knew of its wonderful resources but could only wait for time to bring about this wonderful change* There were no railroads and the only way they could have shipped their fish and other products to the east would have been by the way of Cape Horn. This however was not feasible. The only connec- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [16] ---------- tions Whatcom had with the outside world were the mailing vessels that came here fosm San Francisco to get coalvcfirom the Sehome mine, then the only mine on the Pacific Coast, and - the _ Canoe carrier mail service maintained by the little band of "first families." Then the "J. B. Libby" a small steamer began to carry the mail. It took this steamer two days and two nights to go to Seattle. The settlers received their mail every Friday. It was with eargerness that they looked forward to that day for then they would receive their newspapers and magazines which kept them in touch with the outside world, the father, mother and child­ren each having his own special paper or magazine. The first church and Sunday-school was started through the efforts of Judge Kellogg in 1870. It was held in the school house near where the B. B. Depot now stands. Judge Kellogg serving as Sunday-school sup-intendent. On account of being surrounded, as they were by such dense forests, the settlers preferred to bury their loved ones in their own yards. There was a cemetery at Dead Man's Point but the only way to reach it was by boat, so it was used mostly by the miners. The settlers of Whatcom wished the graves of their loved ones near them where they could visit them often, deck them with flowers and protect them from possible dangers. The first store was a department store run by W. h. Steimveg. This store supplied the people of Whatcom and what is now Skagit counties. Next to this store was a saloon, and it is said that the drunken men were feared more than the Indians that lived here. The Indians never molested the women. Capt Roeder's family was living in a small house by the mill. Capt. Roeder had two Northern Indians working for him. One was a little boy who helped Mrs. Roeder at the home and the other a big stalwart fellow, who worked in the mill. One day the big Indian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [17] ---------- came into the house, where Mrs. Roeder sat betid© the cradle of her sleeping baby, and stood by the fireplace. She wondered: what made him act so strangely but could not ask him for she could not make him understand. Presently Jim Taylor, one of the settlers burst into the room gathered up the cradle and making Mrs. Roeder understand that the Indians were coming forced her into the ad­joining room and closed the door. Just as the door closed the big Indian threw his weight against it and wanted in. He realized that they were after him. But the Indians had come, they riddled his body with their bullets. The people inside crouched near the floor, Mrs. Roeder protecting her baby in its craddle, while the bullets whizzed through the thin door and penetrated the opposite wall, not knowing what moment a bullet might strike them. The Indian boy had heard these Indians coming and had run and hid. When Mrs. Roeder opened the door there lay the big Indian in a pool of blood. On searching for the little boy they found his body floating on the bay. He had tried to escape in a canoe but had been captured and murdered. The Indians had taketn the small change out of his pocket and also the clothes Mrs. Roeder had given him and left the ghastly remains. Such was the character of the troubles that the first settlers encountered with the Indians. •=*' The Frazer River excitement brought mobs of people to Bellingham Bay. They were never counted but numbered anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 ambitious and migratory souls. But owing to an order issued by Gov. Douglas, that all goods should be taken in through Victoria, they pressed on to that city. The first school house was a plain board building 16x24 ^eet» located in Sehome, at the intersection of Maple and Dock streets. It remained until 1890, it was torn down to make way for street improvements. Around the interior and against the wall was the old ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [18] ---------- time slanted shelf or wall table, at which the :pupils i w r^ der' and be/side it were the benches.. Capt Eldridge was the first Whatcom county teacher. He taught the first public school and also the first private school. Wm. Davis, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Fputs, Miss Jones, and Miss Eldridge, now Mrs. John J. Edens, were also pioneer teachers. The public school lasted only three months in a year. The private school was run by private subscription. Some of the children walked from Marietta to Sehome to school always traveling on the beach at low tide. The first newspaper was edited in 1858 and was called the "Northern Light." The sec­ond one was the "Bellingham Bay News" edited by James Power now of LaConner. Fellowship existed between these early settlers. When they wished to have a good time the people of the Sound all united. Many times they used to meet on Whidby Island to spend an enjoyable time. The families in Whatcom then numbered about twelve, and in Sehome there were about 200 miners. The leading citizens be­gan corresponding with the "Kansas Colony," and in 1883 they came to Whatcom to locate, headed by General McPherson. They were offered so much land if they would build a certain number of houses 18x24 feet. They built the required number to bind the con­tract. It was then that this country began to build up. As soon as the eastern people realized the disirableness of building homes in the west, they started in great numbers for the Pacific Coast. The pioneer life of the settler is very interesting and we should not forget to thank those who spent their lives in securing for us the advantages that we have today. I hope you have been doubly repaid for my research upon this subject and all will be interested enough to make a careful study of the early History of Bellingham Bay. —Edith Blptt. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [19] ---------- yrjy History of the W. S. N. S. BOUT fourteen years ago the peo­ple of North western Washing­ton feeling the need of a Nor­mal School in this part of the State set on foot a movement looking to the establishment of a school for the training of teachers. It was not until 1891, however, that a bill was introduced in the legislature by Hon. Michael Anderson, providing for the estab­lishment of a Normal School in What­com county. This bill carried no appropria­tion, but provided that a commission consist­ing of three men should be appointed to select a suitable location for the institution. This commission chose the present site of the Whatcom Normal which was donated by the Bellingham Bay Improvement Co., The Fairhaven Land Co., and the heirs of the Lysle estate. The first appropriation for the erection of buildings was vetoed by Gov. McGraw. In 1895, however, the legislature appropriated $40,000 for the construction of the first build­ing. The first Board of Trustees consisted of Hon. Eli Wilkins of Fairhaven, Hon. R. C. Higgenson and Hon. John J. Edens of What­com and under their administration the origi­nal building was constructed. In 1897 an appropriation for the school was again vetoed and the building which had been completed remained unoccupied for two years; at the end of that time, however, the legislature made another appropriation amouuting to $33,500 for the equipment and maintenance of the school. This money was expended in various ways. The building was equipped with furniture, the laboratories were supplied with desks and apparatus; a library with 1000 volumes was opened;—the campus was cleared and fenced, walks were laid and many improvements were made. In the spring of '99 Dr. Mathes was selected principal of the school and Prof. Forrest, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [20] ---------- Miss Connell, Miss Rogers, Miss Millet and Prof. Kply were chosen as members of the Faculty. On Sept. 6, 1899, the school was formally opened with a faculty of six teachers and 160 students. By the end of the first month the enrollment had increased to 264. All classes in all years of the course of study were repre­sented, thus it became necessary to add three new members to the Faculty. These were Miss Baker, Miss Montgomery and Robert B. Vaile. The character of the student body and the work done was excellent. At the end of the year eight of these students carried away their sheepskins and the Whatcom Normal had proven itself a success. At the opening of the second year the school was greatly limited in finances, but the public-spirited citizens of Bellingham Bay very kindly gave their assistance and five more rooms were completed and equipped in the main building, thus making possible a better organization of the work. The daily attendance of the students was greater than the first year aud the Faculty was increased to 12 members. A training department was organized at the beginning of the first year. There were only two departments with Miss Rogers as supervisor and Miss Montgomery critic teach­er in the primary department. The second year Miss Rogers was succeeded by Miss Tromanhauser, and later on when the work of the training school demanded it, Miss Bratton and Miss Earhart were added to the Faculty. In 1901 the largest appropriation ($93,800) yet received by the Normal was made. This sum was appropriated for an annex and the maintenance of the school for two years. No summer school was held during the summer of 1901 while the annex was under construction and by September, the begin­ning of the third year of the Normal, the an- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [21] ---------- nex was ready for use. This year three more teachers were added and by the end of the year abou 320 students were enrolled, 33 of whom graduated. The last legislature made an appropriation of $80,000; $65,000 for maintenance of the in­stitution, $1,000 for library purposes, $5,000 for beautifying the campus and $9,000 for im­provements in building. With a faculty of sixteen teachers and an enrollment of nearly 400 students 1902-03 is thus far the banner year. Hail Whatcom Normal ? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [22] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON S:E BSM£? '°3} BUSINESS **«—. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RROADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BELLE WILLIAMS, '03, Parthenon; Tit*™™ GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian... j ivuerary MARY PATRIC, '0? Y. W. C. A ) T^»1« ABBIE LYNN, '04, Soronian } i«oous ETEL EVERETT, '04, Aurora Alumni PEARL PEIME, '05, Chilic Exchanges F. D. EASON, '05, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ETHEL WORTHEN, '03, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS, "03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL IV APRIL J903 NO The preliminary contests, by which repre­sentatives were chosen to contest at the finals to be held commencement week, for highest honors of our Normal School in De­bate, Oration, and Declamation, have been held and the contestants chosen. The work done by each of the contestants in these pre­liminaries was satisfactorv in a high degree; in fact many surprises for the faculty and students were developed, for we did not realize that such talent existed in our school. Now, that the Whatcom State Normal School, al­though yet very young, has within it literary ability that which would be a credit to a school of mature years, and that are there two other Normal schools of our state, it would seem not inadvisable to take measures towards arrang­ing for Inter-State Normal School, Debating, Oratorical, or Declamatory contests. Such contests would create an intense interest in the literary sacieties of the school. They would bring our school and its work more prominently before the attention of the gen­eral public of the state. They would tend to develop more of the spirit peculiar to schools of higher learning. Why not arrange ?A ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [23] ---------- Jbr some literary contests for next year, if not Avith one of our sister Normal Schools, with / sope other of the schools of the state of equal rstfik, and perhaps we may thus gain in the literary field what we lose in the athletic. The lecture upon the United States as a World Power delivered by Richmond P. Hob-son of Merrimac fame, under the auspices of the Athletic Association in the Normal Audi­torium the evening of April 15, was attended by a large audience. The lecture was exceed­ing strong and forceful from beginning to end, two and one-half hours, and came as great a surprise to nearly all who heard it, for, the gen­eral opinion of Capt. Hobson, is one that does not appreciate his mental command of national affairs and free and easy command of language to express his mind regarding those affairs. These qualities which he has in a large degree together with a strong per­sonality make him one of the best lectures that has ever appeared before a Bellingham Bay audience. His purpose in giving his series of lectures over the country was un­doubtedly conceived by a patriotic motive, and is to bring the general public to a realiza­tion of the great and necessary need of an efficient navy. We prophesy that he will ac­complish his aim and also that Capt. Hobson will be heard from in the future; that is, that his Merrimac fame will be eclipsed by further service to his country. Locals Misses Gruber, Patric, Vestal, Gilchrist, Noel, Gifford and Lovejoy spent a very pleas­ant vacation at the homes. Miss Bessie Darland and Mr. F. W. Rhoades visited friends, in Custer, during vacation. Miss Darland visited at the Everetts. They possess the three essentials which insure a pleasant visit,—a young man, a horse and a buggy. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [24] ---------- Dr. Bowman visited Seattle March 28.. 1 Myrtle Stuver visited friends in Whatcom April 3. The latest among the High street girfe is "raids." Prof. Romine was on the sick list a part of one week. Miss Emma Clanton has left school on account of illness. Mr. Rice visited the school March 11, and sang two solos in Assembly. Miss Mable Griffith has left school and is teaching on one of the islands. Observe the Y. W. C. A. posters by the library door. Are they not pretty ? The Alcotts are planning to give a program at Friday Harbor in the near future. Miss Ince and Miss Baith have returned to school after an absence of several days. Miss Barhart has been called home to Pennsylvania on account of the sickness of her mother. Will Sears visited the school and heard Mr. Morse of Anacortes read selections from Julius Caesar. Miss D-bl-r (in Philosophy of Eduation after roll-call)—Did you call my name Mr. G-1-i-g-n? Myrtle Alexander has had to leave school on account of her health. The Senior class are sorry to lose her. The young ladies at Bachelor's hall have organized a Sun. P. M. Bible class, known as the Truth Seekers. Miss Fern Fowkes of Pa., who is the guest of the Misses Plummer and Worthen, visited the Normal the last of March. Miss Bertha Kern expects toopen a kinder garten school at Lynden very soon. She has about twenty prospective pupils. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [25] ---------- : The plan to furnish the society hall is in the hands of the senate and we expect to soon see the results of the work. The rules for absences are becoming more and more stringent. This is as it should be on account of the large enrollment. The Senior class expect to be wearing their pins soon. The class-day program is well underway and promises to be very succesful. Prof. Eply's remarks on the society contests were appreciated by the students who took part. It is pleasing to the students to know that the faculty observe their attempts in these lines. Dr. Mathes—"What is Frank G. Carpenter author of?" Miss Pillman—"Of Carpenter's Geogjeaph-ical Geographies." On March 16, Mr. Durrani^ editor of the Spokane "Spokesman Review," and Trustee of the Cheney Normal, visited the school, and attended assembly. Miss Bratton attended teachers* institute in Tacoma. Miss Montgomery in Everett and this week she goes to Seattle. Miss Troman-hauser is also to go to Seattle for one day. The spelling period at 1145 has been taken for chorus practice. The entire school meets in the Auditorium and Miss Coleman hopes to work up some good choruses for commence­ment. Tuesday evening the 507 High street girls were royally entertained by Miss Patric, who provided a "scrumptuons" spread. Those who were present reported a very pleasant time. To give the names of all the students who went home during the spring vacaction would be to give nearly a complete list of the student body, suffice it to say, all enjoyed the vacation and came back refreshed and ready to work with vigor on the "home stretch." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [26] ---------- Miss Cassie Gifford has been ill since her return to school. We wonder if this is the result of, too good a time during vacation. It is perfectly astonishing to hear what a fancy some of the Normal girls have taken to the flower namely—the skunk cabbage. They take great pride in decorating their rooms with it. We are happy to see six teams with a dozen men at work grading the campus. In a few weeks our campus will be a thing to be proud of, and by next fall the students will not know the place. Mary Bird visited Miss Gruber March 27 and 28, and greeted old time friends at the Normal. She visited the Parthenon club at its last meeting of the year. Miss Bird is teaching near Marysville. The students, who are effected by the disease called spring fever will please stand during the prayer and song service in assem­bly, for their bad example is being followed by more than fellow students. Ralph Whitcomb formerly of the second-year class, completed a three months term of school at Goshen April 3 and April 6 com­menced a six months term at Rome. He has been very successful in his work. A practice teacher gave the definition of the word, mint. A pupil frantically waving his hand, said: "There's one down town here." Teacher—"I think you are mistaken, a mint is a place where they make money." Pupil—"Well, I'd like to know what they do at the Mint saloon if they don't make money 1" Dr. Mathes' talk in assembly March 12 on his visit to the Chelan country was one of the most interesting talks we have had this year. Various students are planning to go there, after teaching a year. As these addresses by the faculty are so enjoyable why not have ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [27] ---------- more of them? Weare .sure,the .various members of the faculty have taken delightful trips, and met charming people, and know many things which would be of interest to the students. Why not let us hear those things which would be an inspiration to us throughout our lives ? Conversation in the Work Room—I never saw the difference between the character of different people shown more plainly than it is shown by the observation reports which they write: There's Helen Taylor, for instance, who writes the most just criticisms possible, making special note of every good point that can possibly be found in either the pupil's or teacher's work. And there are others who delight in seeing as little good as possible and as much as they possibly can to condemn; and if they can not find enough real fault with the recitation to suit their avarice, they stretch every defect until it appears much worse than it really is. Alumni Sarah G. Clark is teaching in Everett. Pearl Galligher is teaching at Stan wood. Carrie Wilmore is one of the Seattle teach­ers. Hattie Thompson 'oo is still teaching in Seattle. Miss Bessie Boyer spent a few days of her vacation in Tacoma, Anna Iverson is primary teacher in the Washington school of Olmpia. Miss Mabel Copeland, an elementary grad­uate, is now teaching in Ballard. Miss May Pillman, once a member of Class of '02, visited her friends at the Normal last week. Miss Sarah McRae, an elementary gradu­ate, has a "leave of absence" for the spring term from the Everett schools. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [28] ---------- The Contests. The IaterrSociety^ Preliminary Contests were held March 27 and April 2, in the new and old Assembly rooms. The judges for declamations for March 27 were Prof. Morse of Anacortes, Supt. Simpson, and Mrs. Noble, and for the debate were Supt. White, Prof. Wilson of the Business College, and Mr. Hig-ginson. It was so arranged that the same trio of judges judged the contestants in each assemblage by holding the debate in one room while the declamatory contest was tak­ing place in the other, and vice versa. It was arranged also that the same musical num­bers were rendered in each room. The musical numbers on March 27 were: Instrumental Duet Misses Hunt and Schneider Vocal Solo Grace Cox Instrumental Solo Miss Sweeney Vocal Solo Hjalma Stenvig The Declamatory Contest was as follows: "Her First Appearance" Miss Grace Willy, Kulshan "The last Word', Mr. Gorden March, Philomathean "Mamie's Story of Little Red Riding Hood" - -Miss Curry, Aurora In Old Assembly Room: "Piggie" Mildred Wilson, Utopian "The Flood" Margaret Hodder, Chilic "Cushman's Ride" Anna Noble, Soronian On March 27 the debate in each room was upon the question, Resolved that the U. S. Senators Should be Elected by Popular Vote. The debaters were: AFFIRMATIVE Mr. Fred Johnson Philomathean Miss Grace Auld Chilic NEGATIVE Miss May Williams .. Alcott Miss Cicil Frescoln „ Soronian The winners in declamation were: Miss Curry .....Aurora Miss Hodder „ Chilic In the debate: Miss May Williams ....Alcott Miss Grace Auld Chilic On April 2nd the following musical num­bers were rendered: Vocal Solo ...Miss Jessie Havens Instrumental Duet ..Misses Cox and Gooch ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [29] ---------- Instrumental Solo..... ....Miss May Pillman The Oratoriacal Contest was as follows:— In New Assembly Room: "Marcus Whitman,\,......,.....^..Bertha Ross, .Parthenon One of the City's Problems... ....Mae Knox, Utopian Responsibility................ .........Statira Biggs, Chilic The Future of the Northwest... ....: :...'.-..'.... Arthur Robinson, Philomathean In the Old Assembly Room: The Price of Our Liberty ..Miss Hidden, Kulshan An Empire Builder Abbie Lynn, Soronian Booker T. Washington.. Hjalma Stenvig, Aurora Andreas Hofer, The Tyrolese Patriot,... ....... Miss Richendrfer, Alcott The debate was upon the question, Resolv­ed, That the Signs of the Times Indicate the Downfall of Our Republic. The debaters were: . AFFIRMATIVE Mary Patric .Parthenon Ada Myers Kulshan NEGATIVE Lillian Crueger. Utopian Josie Little Aurora The winners in oration were: Mae Knox Utopian Hjalma Stenvig Aurora In the debate: Ada Myers Kulshan Josie Little „ Aurora The judges, April 2nd, on oration were: Sec. Wilcox of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. Wynn, and Miss Tromanhauser. On the debate: Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. At-wood and Miss Joyce. The contest was the best ever held at the Normal School and the contestants are one and all deserving of much praise for their work in preparation and ability shown in ren­dition. The winners, two declaimers, two orators, and four debaters contest commencement week at the finals for highest honors at the Normal School in these respective fields of work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [30] ---------- Aurora' The members of the Aurora Society were again made glad by the outcome of the- Pre* liminary Contests. Their contestants have proven themselves worthy of the place they occupied in the society, by everyone being a winner, The judges decided that the Auroras were all worthy to appear at the Final Con­test. Ever since the contests were inaugrated this society has gained and retained the first honors in the Final Contests. The first year, Miss Emma Gruber, and the second year, Mrs. Anna Temple won the honors on the de­bate. We hope to retain the honors on the debate in the coming contest, as well as to gain them in the Oration and the Declama­tion. Miss Josie Little, debater; Miss Hjalma Stenvig, orator; and Miss Flora Currie, de-claimer will represent the Auroras in the coming contests. May "Good Fortune" go with them to victory. Parthenon Club. As the club membership consists almost entirely of Seniors, the regular work of the club has been adjourned, but the intense in­terest manifested through the year, is still la­tent in the hearts of the Parthenons. We miss the interesting and spirited meetings, but on account of the strange scarcity of time, felt by the Seniors, we feel that the long evening, taken up by the ascent, program, parlimentary discussion and descent each Sat­urday evening, can be as profitably spent on studies. During the latter part of May, however, the Parthenons will rally and elect a strong and energetic body of officers who, when we are heard of no more, will advance along the lines laid out by the pioneers of '03. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [31] ---------- Senior Notes. If you wish to prove that many of our ac­tions are true to human nature in general, just mention to a Senior an event during the month of April and like a flash she will tell you exactly the difference in. time between that event and the date for these. Along this line it is interesting to a student of human nature to note the troubled and pre­occupied air of some of the Seniors, which will increase until there is a wild and vacant stare with frenzied action, and you begin to fear for the outcome. But lo, suddenly on some bright morn, belold these same Seniors with quickened step, through weary eyed; sudden descend from monosyllabic dialogue to frivolous chatter; and such an intense interest in life that it takes your breath away at the possibilities heretofore undiscovered by you in your humbler observance. But ask some one who is accustomed to the somewhat vari­able careers of the Seniors, the reason for the change, and he will answer nonchalantly, "Oh they've just handed in their theses." Athletics Whatever may be the opinions, and the results of the arguments deduced from those opinions, which have been given out of late by both physical culture enthusiasts, and moral philosophers, and scholars, concerning the advisability of allowing intercollegiate athletic competitions and what some of them consider the at present dangerous interest, in athletics which is so characteristic of the American schools and colleges, there are cer­tain truths which will always remain as such, and which are applicable to this question and which we think, will always keep the matter of school athletics within bounds of good regulation, despite the predictions of some of the so-called, aforementioned, fanatics. One of the first things we learn in science concerning the human being is that there is ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [32] ---------- an organic relation between body and mind. The action of the minds is forever depend­ent upon the functioning of the bodily organs. The mind is being continually refreshed and nourished by the blood. Likewise the func­tioning of the bodily organs is dependent on the mind. No muscle is able to act unless that act is first made in the mind. This be­ing the case it is easily seen that the best results of the mind can be had only, when the bodily organism is developed parallel with the mind. Such being the case, and the relation of fresh air to our health being well known there should be no question, that at least a certain amount of outdoor athletics are essen­tial, if the best results are to be obtained from the mind. It also cannot be denied that com­petition even of an athletic nature is the source of a great amount of mental training and character building. It produces a certain tone and vigor, a vital strenuousness and stamina of manhood which nothing else can give. Books or even instructiors never did and never will teach a man all he knows. And if there are some who doubt the benefit and mental training of athletic contests and think there is no room for the exercise and development of nerve and will power, physi­cal and even moral courage, let him enter earnestly into some such contest. We assure him he will be convinced. Still let it be remembered that moderation is the key note. Excess is anything that is ever destructive. The bad is not in the thing itself, it is in the person. And it is in this one thing that all the trouble lies. Students in training for contests will allow their minds and imaginations to become so engrossed and absorbed with the subject on which their skill is to be tested, that they are unable to assort enough will power to concentrate and apply themselves to their intellectual duties and other school work. But whatever trouble other schools may find in this respect and whatever may be their grounds for controversy ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [33] ---------- concerning athletic competition, we feel we need never fear any such dire calamity and we hail the time, which we believe not to be far distant, when our campus shall be in a fit condition to allow our entering into a few out-door sports with one great handicap less. The prospects for a base-ball nine of any merit was never more encouraging in our history, but still there is much to discourage us. With our disadvantages and in the neighborhood of two dozen boys to pick from, we believe we have no apologies to make for the results of the two games already played with the High School. The scores of which were 13 to 4 and 7 to 4 in High School's favor. I^ater—Two other games have since been played with the High School, the first one resulting in a terrible and disastrous accident —to us; while the other one demonstrated that the extent of our undertaking was more nearly suited to our capacity, the result being a tie—9 to 9. I Love You So, I dream of you by night and day, I long for you when you're away, And when you're near I sigh and say, I love you so. Although for me naught do you care Sometimes it seems too much to bear, And yet in spite of all, O dear! I love you so! You often meet me in the hall When it is packed from wall to wall; You pass me and never speak at all, When Oh, I love you so! When thus you ever pass me by I turn, look after you, and sigh; I'm such a goose I nearly cry, Because I love you so. Sometimes a pleasant smile I meet, Which makes my happiness complete; I murmur, "Oh! she is so sweet!" And Oh, I love her so! And if some loving words yon say They linger with me all the day, And drive all Sorrows' pangs away, Because I love you so. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [34] ---------- Then why, I pray you tell me dear,— O why that cold and distant air That wounds the heart and brings the tear Of one who loves you so. - ^ My Favorite Actor. RE is a short, pleasant faced fellow, with bright dark eyes, and brown hair. He always wears the most choice furs,'and his manners are very pleasing. He has a fine theatre, and "puts up" a fine play, much better than some"of the best theatres in New York, though very few of the Four Hundred patronize him. You see their tastes are not highly enough developed to know a really good play when they see it. My actor is an artist in his line, and not very expensive either. Do you want to see him play his best part ? Come with me, and you shall. Put on your coat, for, as you know, there was a heavy autumnal frost last night, and perhaps it would be wise to put on your sun hat, for the sun is shining, and no telling how hot it will be by noon. You say that is rather a queer costume to wear to a theatre, as well as a queer hour of the day to start. It is not exactly the same theatre to which we are accustomed, I imagine, but do not look so surprised, I am going to take you to a wood­land theatre, where the best of scenery is to be had, to see my favorite actor, the little red squirrel. Now we are here. The scenery is mag­nificent. There are several grand old oaks scattered about over the landscape, their rich green leaves turning red in the autumnal sun­light, and the sugar-maple grove, where last spring we had such a merry time making maple molasses and taffy, is yellow. But al­most the whole green pasture in front of us is dotted with chestnut trees, whose burs were opened only last night by Jack Frost's keen, silver knife, and at every gust of wind, there is a shower of nuts falling around us. This is the stage. We will take those seats on the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [35] ---------- logs, for I do not think it will be long now until my favorite will arrive. Look! there is a whole bevy of black birds on the wing. See they are coming here to settle on the fence ! They burst into one grand chorus, then fly away southward. The company has opened its performance with the grandest chorus of the season—the' 'Black­bird's Farewell Song," sung by the black­birds themselves, for they fly south today. Now my favorite will soon be here. Ah, there he comes, skipping along as lightly as a brown leaf, gently blown by the breeze. That old stump there will serve as a fore­ground for the stage, and here he will do the greater part of his acting. The little actor attired in brown fur, comes on, with superb unconciousness. He leaps upon the stage in a bound and makes his bow. As the greater part of his acting is pantomine, he says nothing, only runs about, gathering the nuts scattered on the grass. Did I for­get to tell you the name of the play ? It is '•The Early Squirrel Gathers the Nuts." The actor carries his pockets full of nuts, home and comes back and refills them. He repeats this performance several times, then he suddenly stops. He seems just to have discovered us. He runs wildly about, and makes so much fuss about it, that his wife makes her appearance. She resembles her husband very much, and wears the same kind of suiting. The actor and the actress have quite an animated conversation, during which they cast angry glances at us. Then they run away, looking back over their shoulders, and then we discover that they have been acting. Then we applaud, and throw them nuts for bouquets. But no amount of "bou­quets" will induce them to come back for a long time, and if I mistake not, that black cloud looks like rain. Come, let's see who will get to the house first. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [36] ---------- Tne Downfall of tne Pres­ident* Have you ever heard that accidents, Will often-times befall The very best of people, Though they may be great or small. If you haven't then I'll tell you So that you will take no chance, Or you might fall, boys, as Dunning did, And get mud on your pants. I will tell you how this happened, If you will keep O! just as still. Tell you how the poor young laddie Slipped down on the muddy hill Tell you how it caused much worry Among one honored class. Tell how Dunning tried to hurry But he fell, Alas! Alas! It was on a rainy morning, That a meeting was announced. Saying to the class of naughty six, "You must be there, or be trounced." And our dear friend Mr. Dunning, Who was president by chance— Never thought he'd not be there, But he got mud upon his pants. As at noon he hurried back again, That meeting to attend; A calamity befell him That his heart did nearly rend. For while rushing, panting, puffing Up that hill in a way not slow, He stepped upon a slippery place And sat flat down you know. And when with many a sigh and tear He finally arose, The water from his hands did drip, The mud from off his clothes. He worked with all his might and main To make that mud brush away; But tho' ten minutes he did work, The blamed stuff it would stay. He said it ne'er would do at all, They'd lead a merry dance, If he should go to the Normal School With mud upon his pants. He turned around and fled for home, That his clothes he might get clean; But all this time the second years Jawed 'bout, "Dunning's being mean." For up in "Baker City" they had Gathered in a bunch, To discuss important business And attend to it all at once. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [37] ---------- They waited long and anxiously With many a sigh and cough, But our good friend Mr. Dunning Couldn't make the mud come off. MORAL. Now the moral of this story, It is very plain indeed. But I'll tell you so that you Will profit by this thing you read. If you should, thro' some miracle, Be made president, perchance, Don't fall, my dearest boys, I pray And get mud upon your pants. X. Y. Z. '07. School Notes Augusta Mitchell is teaching in the new district at Chuckanut Miss I/issa Howlet has been engaged to teach a three months term of school at Columbia Valley, District No. 67. At a recent entertainment given at Lawr­ence by Mr. Wallace and Miss Johnson, fifty-four dollars was raised for the library fund. Mr. Whitcomb has been engaged to teach a spring and summer term of school at Wahl, District No. 46. He has just completed a successful term at Goshen. Prin. W. B. Gillen of the Sumas schools is holding a series of entertainments and with the proceeds from these together with private donations expects to start a good library. Sumas expects to take up High School work next year. Many of the pupils in the country districts took the State Examination, April 9. There were over one hundred applicants. These examinations were held at I,ynden, Deming, Blaine, Sumas, Custer, Ferndale and Pleas­ant Valley. Freshman—Why haven't the Parthenon club a represntative in the Declamatory Contest. Jealous Senior—(not admited to P, C)—O they are too aged and worn out to furnish any­thing spry enough to "speak a piece." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [38] ---------- Exchange Things that will interest students this month are, "Reunion" in the Inlander, "School Spirit" in the Normal Record and "Selection from a College Epic" in the Pa­cific Wave. The 'exchange editor may scratch with a pen Till the ends of his fingers are sore: But some one is sure to remark with a jest, Rats, how stale ! I've heard that before." —Exchange. Read "Norris Barnes' Substitute" in The Bell. Policeman—"Here, Dutchy, why don't you water your horse?" Wilhelm—"Vat is der use? He vas a bay."—Ex. (In a restaurant) He—"Will you have a lobster ? She—"Oh, John, this is so sudden!"—Ex. Teacher—"Now Bobby, spell 'needle.' " Bobby—"N-e-i-d-1-e, needle." Teacher—"Wrong. There is no 'i' in 'needle.' " Bobby—"Well, 'tain't a good one, then." —Ex. Among the many thousand students at Yale, only 54 are entitled to wear the Varsity "V." Yale has a course in dancing included in the physical culture instruction. -:6« $$ : 6:S$eSe£Si J. N. Selhy lt; Co. 1 i i g School Supplies | $ Books, Stationery I I Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books Come and see us. PhonmRmdSM 1244 Holly Strmmt ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [39] ---------- eemmttr, MM, «* •. KUPtfNNf MM « CO. Spring a/id £i|tfc Summer vWH* For Men and Boys Now Ready THE BIGGEST AND AES^ STOCK TO SELECT FROM : : : : : : : : : :: 15he Red Front Whatcom's Largest Clothiers ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [40] ---------- PIANOS Whickering % W «l{imball* D. S. JOHNSTON CO, Whatcom* Wash. W. H. MOCK SON Morticians and Embalmers Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Pbon..-^cj;Red ^ 6 M WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Elk St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 131. A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [41] ---------- I Peterson Co. 1 1 5 S J The up-to-date Clothiers and * * Men's and Boys' Furnishers. * * * * * I 124 E. Holly WHATCOM | everything for the School Room OUR STOCK of School Supplies is very complete, and selected with special care to meet the wants of discriminating' purchasers. We have Tablets, Slates, Pencils, Fens, Penholders, School Companions, Ink, Mucilage, library Paste, Etc. DeChamplain « Graham The Owl Pharmacy Telephone Main 2021 Corner Dock and Holly Sts. CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manaf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER ...OAKLAND BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHTO, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHU D. % mcflrthur $ Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FresH, Smoked and Salt JSh. NOLTE BROS. 105X East Holly Street 805 Wert Holly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Mela 04 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 April - Page [42] ---------- Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED. 1889 FRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 I THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. M i i i m i i i i m i i i i i i i m i i m i i i i n lPPPPP
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Show more1903_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MAY 1903 Monthly WHATCOM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [2] ---------- m TELEPHONES $ * OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAiN 24 * * itf * ' • • _ _ _ _ _ _ * m # I HORSE HARDWARE CD. I m mi * Sewing Machines — Easy Payments * * . ' * ! Gymnasium Supplies and Sporting | I floods of All Kinds. I * • . - . * « B u i l d i n g H a r d w a r e* * • * $ Sell 'em low, send and get more. jjj *' * m * * * * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * m WHATCOM * ft tt I GROCERIES i * M " " ^ M — ^ • • • • • • • — — ^ » * * : •• * ft * lt;n _ 8 WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE jjj 'ft NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE « $ RETURN SAME AND MONEY $ $ WILL BE REFUNDED j*j*j*jtjt J-ft * ft . - . * • * • _ ft * * _ ft ^§^^ $ ft - _ * * J I I Byron Grocery Co* | * • " • • • • - - * • $ 14 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 5 ft * ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [3] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DB. R. LTBROOK SHAICKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2 and 3, Red, Front Btdg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 8281 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKK BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH DR. S. N". KELLY R E D F R O N T BTJIXJ3INO-Rooms 17,18,10 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 81 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDEE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 10 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence. Blac kl lt; —Office, Red 746 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [4] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 ft 13, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 68S Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BukCK 270 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGE* n-.it m~.v J 108 West Holly Street , . ,,„.,, Holly Block j 1306 J)otk s u ^ Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p. m. Holly Block PHONES—Office, Red 1874 -„„„ —Residence, Red 83 CONSULTATION FREE DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones-^Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Now and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block „,.«.., Will visit patients at their homes WHATCOM. WASH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [5] ---------- « is Right if it has Our Label" W* ara tK* o n l y racl«aiv« Mens' Furnishers North of Seattle. We are sole Agents for the PACKARD and STETSON SHOES. We make SUITS and SHIRTS to meas­ure. Phone 311. WHATCOM. ..^Z. Jill the Latest and Most Correct ..Styles in.., PHOTOGRAPHY are to » • f*u*d at LOTHROP BROS. Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon, Pastel, Water Color and Sepia DOCK ST., -WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGGS' PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [6] ---------- A SHORT STORY EASY SHOES AT EASY PRICES MAKE EASY FEET AND EASY PURSES THIS IS OUR DREW-SELBY SHOE FOR LADIES SOLD ONLY BY Aune-Nolte PRICE $ 2 . 7 5 THE BUSY SHOE PEOPLE 126 WEST HOLLY Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clotting Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street «««• Whatcom Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ELDRIDGE KLINE OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 .. .WHATCOM / WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline, who repre­sents the/ETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Co., of America ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [7] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics EDWIN N. STONE, Latin Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences MISS AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train­ing School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [8] ---------- Horrible Examples How many Birds are there in Seven soft-boiled Eggs ? If yon have Five Cucumbers and Eat Three, what will yon have left ? Two ? No, yon are wrong. You will have more than that. You will have Colic enough to Double you up in a Bow Knot for Six Hours. You may go to the foot of the Class. A man had Six Sons and Pour Daughters. If he had had Six Daughters and Pour Sons, how many more Sons than Daughters would he have had ? If a Horse weighing 1600 pound can Haul four tons of Pig Iron, how many Seasons will a Front Gate painted Blue carry a young woman on One Side and a young Man on the other? of composition and press-work are not characteristics of the work turned out by the Holly Press : : And, we would like to mention, inci­dentally, that we are to occupy our new quarters in the Irving Block, J 315 Dock Street, Monday, April 18, and will be pleased to show our call­ers around. HOLLY PRESS PRINTER, BINDERS and BlanR Book FolRs ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [9] ---------- Normal flessenger May 1905 Beautiful Lake CHelan DR. E. T. MATHES. T IS a common saying that many of our people go to foreign coun­tries to see wonders of nature which are much inferior to those all around us in our state and na­tion. The truth of this statement is forced upon anyone who visits our own beautiful Lake Chelan. This marvelous body of water extends in a northwesterly direction along the eastern side of the Cascade mountains, in the north central part of our states The lake is about sixty miles long and ranges from one to three miles wide. The water is a beautiful green color and is very deep, some parts measuring more than 1600 feet in depth. Along the southern shores of the lake the banks are brok­en by sparcely wooded hills which are from five hundred to two thousand feet high, but as one passes up the lake the hills change into rug­ged, precipitous mountains, many of which rise abruptly from the water's edge to a height of seven and eight thousand feet. All along the shores small streams come dashing down the mountain sides into the lake. Many of these streams form long series of beautiful cas­cades, while others come down more gently and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [10] ---------- thousand feet in a course of two or three miles. In many places the mountains rise perpendic-form natural retreats for the ever active and ambitious mountain trout. All along the lake the mountains are very sparcely covered with timber, for everywhere the mountains are al­most solid rock. This rock is of a granite formation, very light in color, which gives the eountry a very light gray and dainty appear­ance. Nearly every stream flowing into the lake has its source in some great glacier, or field of everlasting snow. The descent of these streams may be imagined when it is ex­plained that they often descend six or seven ularly from the water's edge for more than two thousand feet. The land all around the upper portion of the lake is included in a Forest Reserve, and is in its natural state. At the present time only five or six families reside at the head of the lake. A large tourist hotel is conducted there by Mr. G. M. Fields; also Mr. W. F. Purple owns a beautiful home and cares for a few tourists during the summer months. Ten miles below is situated Moore's hotel, a beau­tiful home for travelers. The Stehekin river empties into the head of the lake and brings the waters from the summit of the range at Cascade Pass. The valley of the river is from eighty rods to one mile wide, and the mountains on either side are from five to eight thousand feet high. Into this river empty Boulder, Bridge and Agnes creeks, all of which are great resorts for hunt­ing and fishing. A ride up the Stehekin val­ley on horse back on a clear summer day is one of the rarest treats a traveler can plan for him­self. Game is abundant around the Lake, but here as everywhere, the sportsman must earn his reward.) The large game consists of bear, goat, deer, wolf, cougar, mountain lion, wol­verine, and lynx. Fishing for large fish in the lake is excellent, while abundant moun- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [11] ---------- tain trout can be caught in many of the creeks. The large fish are commonly called lake and bull trout. Average specimens of these fish weigh from one and one-half to nine pounds, and furnish rare sport when caught with light rod and reel, or with trolling hook drawn in with rod and reel. On the unmerous brooks that are found all along the lake there is ex­cellent fly fishing in season. One of the most attractive sights to the tourist is Kainbow Falls, situated three miles above the head of the lake. The creek forming the falls is a stream about fifty feet wide and usually carries a large volume of water from the glaciers above. The water falls perpen­dicular for 310 feet and drops into a great bed of large boulders, from which it dashes on down forty feet more to the bed of the creek belowJ Many interesting sights are to be found there, but space forbids even enumerat­ing them. " An Indian Romance CHE Indian maiden was tall and lithe; every movement was enhanced by|a wild grace, yet one looking at her, thought, not of that, but only of the wonderful beauty of her eyes. Sometimes they appeared dark as the shad­ows on the foothills at night; sometimes, in the rare morning light, they seemed a glorious, subdued brown. They were large and gentle us a fawn's, but they were always sad. The superstitious maidens of her tribe whispered that at her birth the spirit of sorrow had touched her with a magic wand, and decreed that she should never see joy, as others did, but should be filled with a nameless, unutter­able longing, that should find relief only in death. Her father had been one of a company of sailors from a far away country, where the Great Spirit gave his children skin as pale as ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [12] ---------- the lily and hair like its golden center. He had remained some years on the island un­til another ship came nosing along the coast, and then, promising to return, he had sailed far off over the swelling seas.- Her mother soon married an Indian brave, who had wooed her 'ere the white stranger came. Only the litle girl mourned for one who had loved neith-her nor her mother, but who loved and claimed as a bride a golden haired girl in a distant clime. Her sailor father had left her one treasure— a rich, embroidered mantle of a fantastic de­sign. Often the child looked, with an awed admiration, upon the chimerical mingling of dainty pink and dark, rich green, and grew to love it as though it were a living thing and could tell her of her father's world. The years slipped by and the sad eyed child blossomed into young womanhood—the fairest of her tribe. Yet she shunned all human companionship and slipping away by herself, would lean with one arm around a whispering fir, and gaze over the opal tinted waves of the Sound. The little gurgling waves, on the beach, the sofly sighing firs on the shore, and the great dark hills, loved and sympathized with her. Her step father railed at her, called her eultas because nothing could make her drudge for him. Her mother said nothing—she was a stoic. In the early fall the neighboring tribes gath­ered with her tribe for a great canoe race. It was a great day. The braves were at theii best and all the women and children gathered to watch the exciting sport. But the maiden of our tale stood apart, looking listlessly with her sad eyes upon the scene. Then all at once her interest, almost seemed to arouse as from a long sleep. She gazed with an intense, al­most weird, attention upon the leading boat. Who was the fair skinned stranger that stood BO like a statute? He seemed looking at her. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [13] ---------- Could it be her father? No, she knew that could not be. A cry broke from her parted lips and the other watchers, hearing, wondered, for they saw not the stranger. Even as she looked the vision seemed fading into thin air. Wondering, she passed her hand, in a dazed way, over her forehead. She seemed to hear a voice saying, "Without me you can never be happy. I would come to you if I could but I cannot.\ You must come to me." She gazed again long and earnestly but the stranger had vanished. The garrulous old squaws shook their heads and muttered dim forecasts of evil, for strange as the maiden had been before she now became more strange. She was the talk of the tribe; Nor did they stop with that. They clam­ored against her to her step father and he list­ened, not unwillingly, to their complaints. Had not the salmon failed to supply their needs ? Had not the flood been large and dis­astrous? Truly the Great Spirit was angry with his people! Had he not reason, since they had permitted an evil spirit to remain in their midst ? So they made their plans. The "medicine man" was to be called and if he failed to drive out the evil one, then the maid- - en's life must be sacrificed to save the tribe. In some way their future victim compre­hended their design, so one night, shortly be­fore the ''medicine man" was to come, she soft­ly slipped out of the tent. She had with her nothing but the embroidered mantle. Careful to leave no marks which might show the path she had taken, she sped on towards a small stream near by, whose noisy waters rushed to oblivion in the Sound. For a long distance she waded up the stream, bending that she might not disturb the trees overhead. No broken twigs would tell the story of her fight At last she came to a small path and still cau­tious she left the cold mountain stream for the warmer path over fallen leaves. It was a torturous journey, but still she pressed on un- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [14] ---------- til she stood at last on the shore of a small lake. The waning moon was reflected in its dark depths and the great trees gathered close around it. Often the girl had visited this place, but never before had self-murder been in her heart. Once she paused, handling with a last fond stroke the only thing of beauty which she could call her own. Lovingly she laid it on a mossy ledge, then she turned to the lake. The sky above the hills was beginning to have a faint tinge of color—a presentment, as it were, of what was to follow. "The night is dying," she whispered softly, "let me die with it." The tribe searched for her but in vain. Those who loved to speculate declared the evil spirit had carried her off, but soon all discus­sion ceased—it was not well to speak of evil things—and her story was lost from the mem­ory of men. The trees remember* her and love the memory and that is why the tale that firs whisper at night, although sweet, is always sad. When spring's sweetest zephyrs drove the winter away, there sprang up by the maiden's burial place a beautiful plant. Its flower was of the palest pink and its leaves of the richest dark, green—an everlasting token of the In­dian maiden's loved treasure. * * * * * * * * Many moons passed away and great, noisy cities were to be seen where once had been the red mens' haunts, the palef aced ones said, "We will make the rhododenron our state flower.'' But to this day they know not the story of the Indian maiden and her phantom lover. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [15] ---------- Alcott excursion to Friday Harbor ON April 25th the Alcott Society gave an entertainment at Friday Harbor. This was an ambitious undertaking for a school society and the Alcotts were pio­neers in the work. They hoped to combine pleasure with money making, but for awhile, just among themselves they feared that the pleasure would be swallowed up in work and the profit in the expense of transportation. However they thought "nothing venture, noth­ing win." They bravely looked forward, kept the plow in the forrow, and were rewarded with an excursion that will remain in the mem­ory of each one that went as one of the happiest events of her school life, and with a profit that doubled their wildest dreams. They chartered the Clara Brown and started Saturday noon. As they left Sehome dock the thirty girls made the deck bright with school colors and vocal with school yells. The boat was theirs from freight deck to pilot house and the crew gave themselves up to running the boat and entertaining their guests. The girls rehearsed their play on the deck with the waves and islands for audience and the Captains twinkling eyes looking "from the gallery." The soloists rehearsed their parts in the shadowy corners of the freight deck. Within an hour the clouds lowered and the mist materialized into rain but this did not dampen their ardor. From the wide rolling doors of the freight deck, from their perch in the pilot house, or, perchance, breasting the cold, wet, breeze for love of it, they all enjoyed the panorama of sea and wooded isles. When they reached Friday Harbor in a real Washington down pour, they announced them­selves with ringing school yells. They were met at the dock by two Normal graduates, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [16] ---------- Prof. Monnett and Miss Doerrer, whose good reports of the prospective audience were more precious to them than unbrellas. They found the hall commodious and neat. A hospitable fire was ready to dry their clothes and warm their hearts. In many little ways like this the Friday Harbor people revealed their kindly good will. It spoke volumes for the two girls who represent Friday Harbor in the Alcott Society. The stage was beautiful with the school flag and the society colors and the society's portrait of Miss Alcott. The audience was so much larger than they had anticipated that it was a great relief to them to hand the management of financial mat­ters to Captain Tarte. The Alcotts could not thank him enough for his kindness. The pro­gram was long and earned through without a break, and, if the reception an audience gives is a criterion, it was very good indeed, for there was never a more attentive or apprecia­tive audience- Near midnight they returned to the Clara Brown and she threaded her homeward way, through shadowy channels and between islands glooms, with such a burden of joy and exulta­tion that the wonder la that she did not fly in­stead of "plowing the main." "People come to your entertainment in launches instead of carriages," said the Cap­tain. "There were six launches in the harbor, from the neighboring islands, and one of them brought over two loads." By three o'clock the threads of lights on the horizon announced that they were nearing home and soon a crowd of girls, too happy to be t*red, had scattered to their homes. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [17] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON F! D! EASON^ '°3\ BUSINESS MAKAO.M. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RBOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BELLE WILLIAMS, '03, Parthenon* T » —. GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian... | Literary MARY PATRIC, '0? Y. W. C. A / .„. ABBIE LYNN, '04, Soronian ) Locals ETEL H VERETT, '04, Aurora, Alumni PEARL PEIME, '06, Chilic Exchange* F. D. EASON, '05, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ETHEL WORTHHN, '03, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS, '03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL IV MAY 1903 NO. 7 A few have not yet pa*d their subscriptions to the "Messenger" this year. We desire that you do so at once for with the next issue we wish to close up accounts for the year. Don't wait for a personal call but pay to either of the two business managers. It has been a matter of deep regret on the part of the staff, as well as the printers, that there has been at tWes during the year con­siderable delay in getting the Messenger from the press. This has been due to the hereto­fore cramped quarters of the printing firm— the Holly Press. Their business had recent­ly grown to such dimensions that it was im­possible to handle it promptly in those quar­ters. We are now pleased to note that they have moved into new quarters especially de­signed for the^ accommodation in the Irving Block opposite the Grand Opera House. Here after the subscribers may expect their Mess­engers promptly on time. Another matter that has caused us much concern in regard to the efficient service the management of the Messenger had hoped to give its subscribers, is the failure of some copies in ever reaching ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [18] ---------- the^ owners. For this we are unable to ac count. We address them according to our directions and mail them. We can only say that if you fail to receive your copy we wish you to notify us, for we keep a few extras on hand and will gladly see that you get one. The Normal School is witnessing with keen interest the "Thousand a Day" campaign that is in progress in our city during the present month.,' The pubHc spirited manner in which the citizens of the Bay Cities have aided the Normal School at times of need in its brief history gives us faHh that the campaign will Y. M. C. A. building in Whatcom and a strong Y. M. C. A. organization will be of inestima­ble value in furthering and maintaining the the desired Chr^tian atmosphere surrounding our Normal School. Locals Josephine Murray has left school on account of sickness. Mr. Jos. Shamblin and Mr. Victor Parish save left school. Miss Coleman has been unable to meet her classes the past week. During her absence Em­ma Gruber had charge of the work. Miss Edith Vestal of Snohomish is visiting Her sister, Lucy, at 507 High Street. Miss Meryl Hays entertained May 9 in hon­or of Miss Lena Kohne's —th birthday. Lillian Crueger who was home for several lays on account of sickness, is aga*n in school. Dick Everett visited the Normal May 1, and .ook in the excursion to Sumas on Saturday. Bertha Korstad, one of the students of '02 Tisited the Normal April 17 and greeted old mends. Mrs. Anna Evendon of Seatle entertained the students at Assembly April 20, with an in­teresting solo. Miss Anna Gilchrist is expected to arrive in Whatcom from Stanwood, May 9, to visit her Sister Jennie. On account of the weather the Aurora so­ciety have postponed their excursion to Chuck-anut Mountain, which had been planned for May 9, but we hope it will materialize when £he weather improves. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [19] ---------- Dave Eason is reported sick of the measles but he attended Dr. Bowman's lecture so we fancy it was a false report. Miss Hays and Miss Hog*e entertained the faculty at the Hays' home May 2. A beauti­ful time was reported. May 1st was a day of importance for the Seniors for it was the day upon which their thesis were in for inspection of the faculty. The school pins ordered by the Y. W. C. A. arrived last week and were sold so rapidly that they have ordered another lot which will soon be here. Miss Tromanhauser's sister, Mrs. Leonard, and neice, Adair, are expected to arrive in Whatcom in the near future and will make this their permanent home. Miss Margaret Schneider has invited the Senior class to spend.the afternoon and even­ing of May 16 at her home. The seniors an­ticipate a delightful time. Rev. Glover of New Zealand talked in As­sembly May 7, giving a comparison between New Zealand and the United States, somewhat to the discredit of the United States. Miss Olive Gilchrist of Stanwood has been visiting her sister Jennie at 507 High Street., for the past few days. Dr. Mathes has been in Seattle this week, and on Saturday will meet the State Board of Education and consult with them in regard to the Normal School course of study. On April 24 the Juniors served lunch to the students and faculty in the "Gym." All en­joyed a bountiful repast and the Juniors re­port $20 in the treasury as the result. Miss Holster, the state organizer for the W. C. T. U. visited the Normal April 25th, and gave a talk on "Comrades." Miss Holster is a pleasing speaker and her short tolk was very enjoyable. The work on the campus goes forward rap­idly. The tennis court is now ready for use and a tennis c*ub has been organized with the following officers: President, Bertha Ross; Vice Pres., Sarah Van Reypen; Treas., Leah Lovejoy; Custodian, Cassie Gifford. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [20] ---------- The Senior class has secured the services of Rev. Cheatham of the Episcopal church of Whatcom to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon. The work on grading the Campus contin­ues in full blast, though necessarily slow on account of the continued blasting necessary to loosen the rocks for grading. Miss Maude Russell, recently from Oak­land, Iowa, visited her cousin, F. W. Rhoades at the Normal a few days last week. She is a musical instructor and intends locating per­manently in Seattle. "The Minister vs. the Present Social Condi­tions" by Dr. M. A. Mathews of Seattle w*ll be given May 12. Dr. Mathews delivered the commencement address last June and we be­speak for him a large and attentive audience. On April 17, Prof. Wilson gave a short re­view of the lecture delivered at Beck's Opera House by Ellen M. Stone. It was enjoyed especially by those who heard Miss Stone' lec­ture, |which was thrilling throughout,she spoke for nearly two hours and held the audience spell'bound by the description of the suffering she and her companion experienced while held by the Macedonian brigands for ransom. Miss Vinnie Winchell has been elected by the Y. W. C. A. to attend the coast conference at Capitola, Cal., May 15-25, and will leave May 13 for Portland from there taking the through train to CapHola. Miss Winchell will be gone about two weeks and will have the opportunity of visiting some of CaHfornia's most interesting points and of hearing the na-tiona workers of the Y. M. C. A. This branch is to be congratulated upon securing Miss Winchell as a delegate to represent them for she is one of the fa*thful workers and will come back with renewed inspiration and enthusiasm for the work of the coming year. Under the auspices of tne Athletic Associa­tion, Dr. Bowman delivered a very instructive and entertaining lecture in the Normal Audo-torium Friday evening May 8th. The lecture represented student life at the Heidelberg Uni­versity Germany, and was illustrated by cos­tume and the actualizing of some of the most characteristic scenes. There were about 300 in attendance and they were highly pleased with Dr. Bowman's ability as an entertaining lecturer. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [21] ---------- The acoustic properties of the Auditorium are very good. Have you noticed the echo ? Mrs Hidden of Vancouver, Wash., has been visiting her daughter Julia, the past week. Mr. Hess carried his camera to Sumas with him and on account of the size and shape of the machine, someone asked if it were a "Sara­toga trunk." Prof. Bowman—(in Social Science) "How do we get our food, Miss Flemming? Miss Flemming—(prompted by Miss Dar-land)—" By immigration." Mr. Hess of Puyallup has entered the Normal and is a worthy add*tion to the stud­ent body. Prof. Bowman—"Yes, we n^ght get it by immigration." Before Junior Lunch—(two Juniors talk­ing and overheard by senior.) 1st. Junior—"Shall we swipe those dishes? 2nd Junior—"No they are alright the ex­celsior wipes them." Miss Hogle has announced the art and man-uel training exhibit to take place next Fr*day evening. Prof. Eply will exhibit some "high art" views taken from near the summit of Mt. Baker. There will be music and a profitable and pleasant evening is in store for us. Prof. Eply—(calling roll in Chemistry). "Mrs. Temple." Mrs. Temple—(who was cramming for ex­am.)—" Salt." Little Virginia Mathews viewing the pic­tures of Queen Victoria's marriage ceremony was being told who each of the ones present were. She thoughtfully studied the picture a few moments and inquired who they said this was (pointing to the minister,) "That was the minister who married them." Then who was this? (pointing to the king), "That was her husband, the man who married Vic­toria." "Oh, said Virginia," (her face bright­ening) that was Mr. King Victoria!" Miss Tromanhauser gave a talk in General Assembly on Elbert Hubbard and his work at the Roycroft Shops.,. This subject of Manual training is becoming one of the most talked of subjects in school work. Visits to the bulb farm are becoming quite the fad now-a-days. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [22] ---------- Alumni Notes Miss Elsie More Visited in Whatcom a short time ago. Miss Allie Muldoon is doing exceedingly good work in her grade at Seattle. She has by means of instruments attempted to some ex­tent to show pictures of different sorts to aid her in presentiug the subject of Geography. Miss Bessie Lawrence has been drilling some of her Pupils for a Declamatory Contest to be given shortly. Miss Mollie Brown, once a member of this school, paid the Normal a visit and states that she intends to return the coming school year. Pauline Jacobs, Evva Eckerson and Florence Griffith went to Sumas on the teachers excur­sion May ^4. MayGilligan with a party of others, spent a delightful day at Maple Falls, Saturday May 4- A Day's Outing Saturday, May 2, about 150 county teach­ers and Normal students spent the day in Su­mas, attending the County Teacher's Associa­tion and enjoying a May Day's outing. Miss Monroe's paper on Primary Numbers and Fairhaven's Supt. Hughes' address on "The Application of Problems in Mathemat­ics" were special features of the season of the Association which convened about 11:15., Immediately after the close of the session, lunch was served by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church. Keen appetites and inviting tables made this an hour of no small consequence to the visitors. After lunch many of the excursionists, impelled by a desire for the "foreign feeling", made their way by devious rustic routes across the border line into Can­ada. Of no little interest was the old land­mark bearing the inscription, "Treaty of Washington, June 15, 1848," especially to Prof. Forrest who, immediately upon spying ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [23] ---------- £hfa began a review of "54-40 OP fight." From a high hill rising abruptly back of the Httle town, the view of the snow capped moun­tain peaks appearing about on a level with the eye, Lake Sumas in the distance, and the little towns of Sumas and Huntington nestling at the foot of the high hill, made an artistic picture wl^ch baffles pen description. After the ball game between the Whatcom Normal and Sumas teams, we returned to Whatcom, arriving about 7 p. m. with the same peculiar difficulty we had experienced with our appetites in the earlier part of the day.) We hope that the pleasure and success of *his excursion may be but the forerunner of a ieries of "Saturday Outings" between now and Commencement. Exchanges Oh, happy exchange editor, when he finds vith joy, exchanges many—and all good. \ Among new exchanges we find the small but interesting X, the Salute, the Polytechnic and ihe Normal Record. The Comet's appearance and worth would ^e greatly improved by lessening the decorated itles and adding one or two good stories to its rontents. Good luck to the Philomathian Messenger, vhose motto is—"Green, but grow^g." We like the cover page of the Olympus. Why didn't you come before? Late last month, Kodak. Glad to have you vith us again. Where are those good stories *e expected? "Well, Freshie, have you learned your Lat­in ?" ask a sober Senior. "Quid est tibi." re­plied Freshie. School News contains two stories "Only His Duty" and "Wil^e Dare's Strategy", which accounts for the yellow cover pages of that ex­change. Probably the argument in the March issue entitled "The Benefit Derived *rom Novel Reading" is responsible for the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [24] ---------- stories mentioned. Be careful, News, you are diminishing your worth by publishing such stories Normal Kecord and X:— You have two "great minds" which are running in the "same channel." Each has taken a pleasant "Trip to Mars" in the April issues. Among our exchanges we have numbered The Sinster but now—why are you absent? Life is short; only four letters in it. Three quarters of it is a "lie" and half an "if." We wish to thank the exchanges which have gVen us either adverse or favorable criticism, hoping we have profited by the former, and mowing we have been encouraged by the latter. Obituary DIED:—At the State Normal School, Whatcom, Wash., immediately after the publi­cation of "The Downfall of the President," X. Y. Z.} poet-laureate of the class of '07., Ac-sording to the report of the doctors, the direct cause of death, was a broken heart, caused by the indifference and criticism with which the world received her latest and last poem: "The Downfall of the President." Deceased was, before the writing of her last poem, a famous bard. Many were the verses she had written for the first year class and oth­ers. And her verses were of such a quality that she was regarded as a rising star in the literary world, and it was predicted that her name and fame would be heralded even unto the ends of the earth. Her name was upon every tongue, her verses were printed in the i ''Messenger.'' When spoken of as a poet her name was classed with those of Shakespeare, Milton, Byron and other great poets, and when she had occasion to pass through the hall, all hats were raised in respect to her abilities. But "alas, alas," she fell—not as the ex­ecutive officer of the second year class did, into the mvd, but into what was still worse, oblivion. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [25] ---------- She who had been so great, thinking that she would establish her fame as a poet and at the same time do her class a service, sank far enough into the mud and mire to produce that infam­ous poem: "The Downfall of the President." But what was to be her masterpiece, proved her Waterloo, and the poem was received with so much disgust and criticism that she died of a broken heart Poor, dear, misguided, X. Y. Z., we mourn for thee, but thy failure w^l be ever a warning to other aspiring poets, that if they want to re* tain their name and fame they had better not use their talents for writing venomous poema about the president of the class, above them, especially if their own class does not approve of it, THe KulsHan Club The Kulshans held their last meeting of the year on May 8th., at which meeting the follow- *ng officers were eWted to serve the coming year: Pres., Miss Hidden; Vice Pres., Miss Egge; Sec, Miss Dodd; Treas., Miss Tibbels; Sargeant at Arms, Miss Willard; Associate Editor Miss Graham. Our hearts are made sad by the thought that our pleasant and prof­itable meetings are at an end. About twenty of our number, however, expect to return next year, and we hope for them and the new sisters which they are sure to have, a continuance of the intellectual progress which has marked the Klub this year. Each Kulshan has faithfully performed her part; but we feel that our suc­cess is largely due to the wise and sympathetic counsel of our critic. We will enjoy a pleasant picnic and camp fire with our friends, on May 16th, at Chuck-anut Beach. A bountiful dinner will be serv­ed, and an exciting and entertaining program rendered. A rousing good time is antici­pated. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [26] ---------- Our Literary Society. Our President is smart ond kind, And leads the meetings well, Though she usually forgets All particulars to tell. We have poems by the dozen, And essays by the score; But when the program's finished We'll all make for the door. TKe Aurora Club* The Aurora's closed their work for this year last Friday, May 8. The officers for the com­ing year are: President; Jessie Havens; Vice- Pres: Katie Long; Secy, and Treas; Rose Woods; Ser. at Arms., Flora Currie. The as­sociate editor for the Normal Messinger elec­ted for next year is Miss Edith Blott The five Senators elect for the Normal Senate from the Aurora Club are: Anita Noel, Lulu Sim­mons, Anna Buege, Ethel Everett, and Ella Barbo. Tain O'SKanter Club The Tam Club was very pleasantly enter­tained by Mr. Hovies, Friday evening, May 1, at the Normal Hall. The party was gven in honor of a former member, Mr. Everett. "507" was the rendezvous and after the as­signment of "parts" they left for Normal Hall. After being greeted by the smiling counte­nance of Mr. Hovies, dancing was endulged in until a late hour. The music was render­ed by Miss Sweeney in her usual charming manner. Later the luncheon was served. The Tarns kept up their reputation and did ample justice to every dainty, including the •'Minnehaha" cake. Notwithstanding the indisposition of one of the Lord Tarn's, all reported a very enjoy­able evening. The following Lord and Lady Tarns were present: Ladies, Everett, Dar-land, Gruber, Gifford, Williams, Lyn, Sween" ey, Patric and Buege. Lords, White Bowman, WWiams, Everett, Hovies and Eason. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [27] ---------- Senior Patrick's Dream. How dear to my heart are the scenes of the Normal Wnen fond recollections present them to view; That terrible Thesis; the training department; the room where we used to make clay models too; But worse—ah, far worse than these is a vision That constantly haunts me wherever I go; Of that youngster who wandered about that old Normal And carried that bookbag that I hated so. That rusty old bookbag, that dusty old bookbag, That "custy" old bookbag that I hated so. How oft have I seen it with books overflowing, As it hung from her shoulder nigh bursting with trash; How oft have I solemnly sworn I was going To have it cremated, or made into hash; How oft have I told her that she would be humpbacked; How oft have I warned her round-shouldered she'd grow; But in spite of my lectures, in spite of my reasoning, She clung to that bookbag that I hated so. That rusty old bookbag, that dusty old bookbag, That "custy" old bookbag that I hated so. And now far removed from that loved situation, A vision and racket I still see and hear— A long hall that's crowded with those noisy students, In passing to classes they talk loud and clear, And there in the midst of the push I behold her Lopsided and crooked, and bent like a bow, While worn, patched and faded, from one deformed shoulder Still hangs that green bookbag that I hated so. That rusty old bookbag, that dusty old bookbag, That "custy" old bookbag that I hated so. When this life is done and we're all dead and buried, And I fondly imagine my troubles are o'er, And feel quite relieved as I cross Death's deep channel To join those bright angels on that golden shore, When this body's laid in the cold earth to moulder, And into that promised land I shall go, Shall I find that same youngster, and hung from her shoulder That infernal bookbag that I hated so. That rusty old bookbag, that dusty old bookbag That "custy" old bookbag that I hated so. —M. S. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [28] ---------- Athletics We read in the news of sports with a feeling of pride and admiration of the wonderful do­ings and the pretty work of the local profess­ional base ball team, Cole's Colts, but since the time the bright and glorious sun first cast its effluent and torture producing beams upon magnificent performance of the manipulations of one of those "little round things" was ever witnessed than that which occurred in the re­cent game at Sumas, when the Normal boys were invited into a well worn cow pasture, *n-tersperced with plowed potato and turnip patches, etc., etc., to fight it out with the veter­an Sumas ballists. The game opened very favorable to the Normal, our battery, Shamb-in and Parish doing good work. In the fifth inning the score stood 15 to 3 in Normal's favor. After this the Sumas heavy hitters got in some good ones, but our out-fielders were unable to travel well over hog-wallowed ground and so Sumas braced up. The Normal first baseman also made some frightful blunders which helped add to the grow*ng score of Su­mas. The game ended, Sumas a winner; they making one and a fifth points to every one of ours. With such a hard fought game and its results the Normal boys feel somewhat dis­posed to give up the game. The tennis court has just been rerolled and put into good condition which is causing a re­vival of interest in the game among the stud­ent*. The club has been re-organized and a schedule of games are be*ng arranged. 6*6* J. N. Selby (Q. Co. School Supplies Books, Stationery Late Books — Gift Books —- Best Books Come and see us. Phonm Rmd 314 1244 Holly Strut ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [29] ---------- IV gt;emember • • • Cbat OPe carry the Biggist and Best Stock of mens' ana • • • BOV$' etotmne- Remember.. • Cbat Of e arc Strictly One Price, and all goods are marked in • • plain figures Remember... Chat if anything yon bny of m is nnsatisfactory, bring it back and we will refund yon tbe • • • money... fgp (gpi ^gp Remember.. Cbat onr mens' Sboes are tbe most comfortable as well as tbe most Perfect fitting... Remember.. Cbat yon will find it pleasant as well as profitable to trade witb Remember.. gt;6eRed Front Whatcom's Largest Clothiers ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [30] ---------- PIANOS Chickering • ! W «Hifflball« D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Whatcom, W u h . W. H. MOCK SON Morticians and Embalmers Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Ph«ne^O«Jce. R«I ^ ^ WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Elk St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves of Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 181. A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOn, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [31] ---------- I Peterson Co. i I w i * * * The up-to-date Clothiers and jj» * Men's and Boys' Furnishers. jg m * 1 124 E. Holly WHATCOM | » QOOD ALL JR THE YEAR ROUND H FLORAL CREAM Removes Summers' Tan and Winters' Chaps alike * PrlOO 2BO Smmplm Bottlm FREE W At OB CHAMPLAIM A GRAHAM ^L\ Tho O WL PHARMAO Y H Cor. 'DOCKand HOLLY Open all Night ^ * CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. H. S . NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER ...OAKLAND BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHU D. 3. mcflrtlwr $ Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEATS Fresh, SmoKed and Salt MJKXT. NOLTE BROS. •05X But Holly Street 805 WeetHolly StrMt Phone Red 1881 Phone Main 89 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 May - Page [32] ---------- Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 9S5 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY 4 S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED. 1880 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM. Props. 'Phone Main 2281 THE CAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. i i i H i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i m n m i i i i i i Che Bank of KJhatconi L. P. WHITE 6. C O . Transacts a General Banking and Exchange Busi­ness. Your account solicited. 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Show more1903_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE 1903 Monthly WHATCOM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [2] ---------- .#999944444999994444444444494999443^, 8 TELEPHONES * * OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAiN 24 * ^ * » _______ * * * I MORSE HARDWARE CO. j i w _ * Sewing Machines — Easy Payments * 1 Goods of ill Kinds. I * * ; Building' Hardware # $ Sell 'era low, send and get more. jjj * * * _________ * * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * m WHATCOM tf m m 4^99999999994444444444444444444444 I GROCERIES I * ' * * • * J WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE $ * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * m RETURN SAME AND MONEY _ 5 WILL BE REFUNDED Jtjljtjtj* jg * • '• • « * J4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 m m :. •'.-••.._'..», Byron Grocery Co* I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [3] ---------- The Leader •- •• • — Cane and Holly Streets - F u r n i s h e r s t o H e r Maj­esty the American Lady. * if yf if z*-** Everything for Milady's Adorw ment from Head to Foot High Art MILLINERY, LADIES SUITS, SKIRTS, WAISTS, CLOAKS. Fine Shoes FOR LADIES, BOYS, AND GIRLS. Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Silks, Trimmings, Corsets KID GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR. MEN'S FURNISHINGS : : : : : : : : : : : : : D R A P E R I ES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [4] ---------- f — State — s Dormal School WHATCOM «*• WASHINGTON S beautifully l o c a t e d be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven ; pop­ulation of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences ; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Correspondence Invited. Catalogue Free. Offers F o u r R e g u l a r C o u r s es Elementary course of three years. Advanced course of two years for graduates of elementary course. Advanced course of two years for graduates of accredited high schools. A graduate course of one year. Elective courses are also offered. Admission and Expenses— School year 1903-1904 opens Wednesday, Septem­ber 9th. Students will be admitted without examination upon a teachers certificate, a high school di­ploma, or a certificate showing where the work was done above the ninth grade. Students will be admitted by passing a creditable examination in the common branches. Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. P r o m i n e n t F e a u r e s— Catalogued library; large museum ; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Edward T. Matties Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBKOOK SHANKim, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2 and 3, Red Front Btdg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3081 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. ra. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH DR. 8. N. KELLY R E D F R O N T B U I L D I NG Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 31 W, D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black W -Office, Red 745 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [6] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 085 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER W~II m„„i, i 108 West Holly Street Holly Block j 1305 D o c k s t r £ e t Fbotut Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p . m. Holly Block PHONF.S—Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 32 CONSULTATION FRF.K DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE; 'Phones—Office, Black 836 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 6M CHAS. L, HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fiabar Block ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [7] ---------- It is Right if it has Our Label" We are tHe only exclusive Men's Furnishers North of Seattle. We are sole Agents for the PACKARD and STETSON SHOES. We make SUITS and SHIRTS to meas­ure. Phone 311. WHATCOM. ANNOUNCEMENT Having lately Remodeled and Refurnished our Studio we have one of the best in the Northwest and we are now better than ever prepared to give you the very latest and best Photograph work that can be produced in (tenxiinx QLuxbuxn, QLultttiin Qfavkan ^ttstn Wstivux and ?Tatiu«m We always have the latest in Mountings. Call and see samples LOTHROP BROS. STUDIO Phone Red 883 1313 Dock St., WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGG'S PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [8] ---------- 126 WEST HOLLY Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbing Company DAN MCCUSH, MANAGER 106 Holly Street «««• ttlbatcom Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : ; : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ELDRIDGE KLINE OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... W7K will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or ^M Pairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline, who represents the ^TNA, the leading Fire In­surance Company of America. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [9] ---------- Printing We Produce the Best Vol ¥xz%% | 9 There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. * ft is an $tri! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Snxietg fere ar* maug Paris produced that require continual study and prepar-tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Tit* Iwsl f«r Ife* Basitress TOan and tli* latest far tttje Sattotg L,arig is fnnnd at tfre . . .. HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanK BooK FolKs IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM m^SS^^^XSm^mmmS^mlS^fiS'SSS^^mSSSSSSSSi^ri ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [10] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Pricipal, History and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Physical Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy Miss MITTIE U. MYERS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, English and Mathematics EDWIN N. STONE, Latin Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture A. P. ROMINE, Bilogical Sciences Miss AVANELLE COLEMAN, Vocal Music J. N. BOWMAN, History and German Miss H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor Train-ing School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [a] ---------- TOP ROW: Evelyn Jones Belle Williams Josephine Snyder Ella Rucks Ethel Hunt Lilly Carter L. A. Jones Gertrude M. Smith F. W. Rhoades Hjalma Stenvig Mrs. Anna Temple Cecelia Jacobs SECOND ROW Ben F. Hovies Irene Smith Minnie Sapp Bertha Ross Emma K. Gruber Fannie Copeland Alice Carman Lou Dobler Earl Morris THIRD Row: Statira Biggs Ida Pillman Effie Rear BOTTOM ROW: Ida Iverson Lucy Vestal Ethel Nelson Mary Patric Marguerite Fleming Effie_Bates Margaret Schneider Mae Knox Olive McGinnis FIVE MEMBERS NOT IN PICTURE: Olive Edens Alice Clark Bertha Breckenfeld Gertie C. Smith Minerva Pettet ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [11] ---------- Normal flessenger J une 19 0 3 Lecturers off tKe Platform DR. J . N . BOWMAN The audience sees the lecturer for only an hour and a half, and even then the attention is centered upon a sole subject. Some few char­acteristics appear in his speaking, some few pe­culiarities make his lecture quite different from all others; yet those things which differ entiate him from all other men are in a way plastered over with the art of speaking and the man is hidden behind the graces of oratory. The audience sees all of the subject but little of the man. This year's lecture course was composed of representative men and women on representa­tive subjects. The few hours they spent in our city and the few moments they gave to the mem­bers of the local committee offered a slight op­portunity to learn something of them as they are—not as artists. Prof. Patty and Capt. Hobson had some things in common. Both men were conserva­tive in their statements and deliberate in their judgments; both were southerners with all the graces and courtesies which that name implies. Yet Prof. Patty had more of the jollity in his nature than the Alabamian and was more rea­dy to give vent to it as may be seen from his pouring liquid air vapor upon Prof. Eply's un- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [12] ---------- covered crown to show to all the effects of the vapor's action. He saw more of his surround­ings and enjoyed it more than the Captain with his attention centered upon the one great guid­ing star of his career. But little was seen of Miss Thompson; her few words left the impression of a woman who knows the ways of the world, of one greatly in­terested in her subject and in the pleasure of the audience, and of one whose life on the plat­form has made her an adept in the gracious ac­knowledgement of any kindness received. General Howard was a brusk, genial old sol­dier, garrulous, full of reminiscences and with an abundance of stories; impatient to storm the platform and besiege the audience from Atlanta to the sea; and wondering why the auditing brigade so far disobeyed orders so to arrive on the scene of action half and hour after the ap­pointed time. Of all the lecturers this year he was nearer than anj other of them in being on the platform what he was off it. Musicians are queer folks to understand; ftheir emotional natures so highly developed to meet the requirements of their art, are so easily unturned by the jars and jolts of the world that one almost wishes to see them only at a distance so as to give all possible free­dom to their etherial actions and to prevent ithe utterance of a false note. Especially was Mile, de Lussan of this type. She was hedged in by a traveling business manager and a most genial and business-like one, Miss Stiers, —and once past her there stood the most devot­ed maid ready to ward off from her mistress the curiosity of the world. This great singer has well learned one of the lessons of happi­ness: To do one's duty and leave others to worry. On the stage Mile, de Lussan appeared as a very Juno in stature, but off it not so. The Grecian buskin is no longer in stage-fash­ion, so she must thank—but Greece had no goddess of dressmaking. The Schubert Quin­tette was composed of Seattle business people ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [b] ---------- DR. E. T. MATHES Principal of the Whatcom State Normal School. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [13] ---------- —excepting the leader who is a musician by profession. This leader, Mr. Hedley, was easy to approach and very affable; we soon learned that we had been in Leipzig together yet with­out any knowledge of it at the time, and con­versation brought in common acquaintances. Dr. Matthews is a man of the people and his peculiarities he rather leaves on the plat­form than carry them away from it. He was ready to speak of his church work and of the reforms he is working in his calling. He no longer asks his applicants for membership if they believe this and that or whether they will subscribe to this creed and that dogma, but asks them alone whether they will lead better lives and will take Christ as their Savior—this to be interpreted as congenial; belief comes after­ward. No public man has received worse treatment at the hands of the world's press than Capt. Hobson. The American press resounded with the smacks of his station to station itinerary through the states; and the European papers echoed them with increased report until Lam-brosa, of Italy, was led to state in due scientific sincerity that all American men were Hobson Knighterrants. Capt. Hobson was very mod­est, interested much more in what one thought of his ideas of the increase of the navy than in answering repeated questions as to his doings in the Spanish war. His reticence was only once overcome to state that the Spanish treat­ment in the prison caused him to protest almost daily and especially was this true of the first few days when he and his fellows were confined within range of the American guns. He was interested in many things, was inquiring, and tvhen choosing his own subject for conversation fell upon the navy or some one of its phases not touched upon in the lecture—especially the trusts and the navy increase. He spoke de­liberately and carefully, and stated emphatical­ly that he now cares more for facts and figures than for peoples' thoughts and opinions. Dr. Willits was an orb of sunshine and jolli- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [14] ---------- ty, eighty-two years old, loquacious and full of stories of the great men now passing away. Tal-mage and he were pastors together in Philadel­phia long years ago before either had become known. One day Talmage came into his study, closed the door and locked it. "Willits, I have a question to decide, and you are the only man I can ask to help me decide it." "Well, what is it ?" "I have a call to Chicago, and another to Brooklyn. Which shall I take?" "Is that all? Well, I can soon decide that. Don't go to Chica­go, for Dr. is there and he is a bigger fool than you are; go to Brooklyn where they have-not any at all. The metropolitan press will get hold of you and scatter you to the four winds.'' "Thanks, you've decided it." And so began the career of the great pulpit orator. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [c] ---------- OFFICES OF THE PRINCIPAL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [15] ---------- Farewell of tHe Class of '03 READ AT THE JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET, JUNE 10,1903 BY GERTRUDE M. SMITH, '03. Athemeless muse takes up an unf amed pen, Prepares to write, lays it aside again, And desperation settles o'er her brow, As vacant-mindedly she ponders how To write a theme befitting to the time And set her scattered thoughts to tuneful rhyme Through countless magazines she's searched in vain, There finds she naught to help the frenzied strain, Through streaming hair her fingers wildly pass, In frantic zeal she writes on, but alas! Page after page is crumpled and ignored And burned,—Oh that she might afford Some subject matter that would satisfy The minds of those whose mental aim is high. At last she fairly finds she has a scheme; Long in her mind a subject for a theme Has drifted aimlessly about, but now The question which presents itself is, How ? The Senior class her subject may be called, A worthy band, therefore be not appalled. A mightier pen must give this class the praise Which it deserves,—she is a muse indeed, Who has the power to demonstrate in lays That real true worth which al our actions breed. I shall not strive to justify the class, By telling of the wonders we've performed, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [16] ---------- I'll simply try to tell you as I pass, Of some crude gifts with which we are adorned; I'll simply contemplate, and tell, enmasse, About the mould wherein the class was formed How memory brings back days so rich and rare, When we as stranger students first began To know our Alma Mater's tender care. We felt like "barefoot boys with cheeks of tan." We found it was a novel pleasure when We'd done our teaching and with lessons learned We felt as proud as Nero, prouder; then We received high marks which well were earned. When criticisms in our hands were seen We donned a strut and self-important air, And to and fro, around with busy mein, We rushed, although we climbed up many a stair. Day in, day out, we climbed up rung by rung, And higher topped our mileposts' high ideals, Our spirits high, when our class colors hung, We still may hear the merry laughter peals. When growing older, wiser grew our band, Ability and beauty grew apace, And we go forth to benefit the land Enticing friendship with a smiling face. Now there's our orator's persuasive speech Cannot be matched; and our debaters prove Without a doubt, that truth is false,—we each Have some small art that helps the world to move. How came we thus ? Was it acquired by birth ? Did money buy it? No, such pleasing gifts Of talent are granted but to those whose worth In some small way, the world's load upward lifts. We owe our future life and our success In every undertaking that we try, We owe it to our training. May God bless Those who think education should be high. We've weathered two long years beneath the shade Of this magnificent scholastic fold, Enjoying many joys that will not fade. Their memories shall we treasure when we're old. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [17] ---------- We hope to have another building grand. The seed is sown and sprouted which bids fair To eclipse accommodations now at hand. We shall drown our sorrows in its splendor rare. The campus will make way for a well kept lawn Bedecked with flowers, emittin gto the breeze Their fragrant odors, which in days long gone Our grounds were hid from sight by scraggly trees. Though changes for the better have been made, There still remain some vacuums to fill. The memories of the old times cannot fade, They mingle mid our present splendor still Can we forget our old companions, they Who year by year have passed beyond our sight; And those, who still remain along the way, To don our cast off armor for the fight ? Our teachers, too, who seem to take such pride In our accomplishments, can we forget Their kindness ? Nay, an dthough both far and wide We scatter thanks, they are forth coming yet. Our school life now is past, we leave our books And studies to the use of those who still Remain as adjuncts to the cozy nooks, Which we so longingly would longer fill. Oh, childhood's matron, guardian of our youth, Must we depart from thy enfolding arms ? Are we compelled to leave thy haunts of truth And banish from our lives thy pleasing charms ? The thought of parting grieves us to the core, We fain would linger 'neath thy balmy shade. We cannot think that our school life is o'er, Its semblance on our hearts its print has made. We leave thee now. It pains us, yet 'tis fate. Our duty calls. We answer, Oh, could we But tarry here awhile. But no. 'Tis late, Our time is gone. We bid farewell to thee; To you our former Juniors, do we leave The name of "Seniors." Bear it well, we trust That when your honors you in turn receive, The name will signify the wise and just. We bid you, now, farewell, and take our course Thro' life, for weal or woe, to do our Jwt ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [18] ---------- Remembering in success the source Of all our power. The Normal school be blessed. GBETRUDE M. SMITH, '03. Changes in Courses of Study for State Normal Schools of Washington. On the evening of May 8, the state board of Higher Education held a meeting in the hotel Butler, Seattle, and made several important regulations concerning the future work of the State Normal Schools. In the past, holders of eighth grade certifi­cates have been admitted to the Normal Schools without examination, but hereafter such cre­dentials will not admit students without a writ­ten examintation. The terms of admission to the Normal Schools as adopted by the board for the next two years are: A teacher's certificate from the state of Washington, or its equivalent. Creden­tials showing work done equivalent to the ninth grade. Diplomas from an accredited High School or any institution of higher learning, or an examination showing adequate preparation for the work of the elementary course. The new courses of study for the Normal Schools as prepared by the principals of those schools, and adopted by the Board of Higher Education, are based upon a system of credits. One credit represents one recitation per week for a term of twenty weeks or one half of a school year. Upon this basis the entire course of five years is arranged to require 200 credits for graduation. This is an average of 40 cred­its per year, or 20 credits per semester. Of the 40 credits required per year 30 must be uni­form and represent the same work in the same year in all three Normal Schools of the state, but the remaining ten credits may be used to represent any work which any individual Nor­mal School may care to require of its students. The most important changes in the elemen­tal-}' course are in the first and second yean. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [d] ---------- VIEWS OF THE WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [19] ---------- Rhetoric and Literature, Ancient History, Bot­any and Elementary Physics, have been intro­duced into the first year, while beginning Lat­in, Zoology, Physiology and several classics in methods have been added to the second year. The time of the third year will be devoted more equally to academic and professional work than has been done in the past. The work of the advanced courses remains much the same as before only more definite requirements will be made of graduates of High Schools after the coming year. After July, 1904, all graduates of accredited High Schools must have completed 20 credits of work in English, 20 in Mathematics, 20 in His­tory, 20 in Foreign Languages, 20 in Science 5 in Music and 5 in Drawing, if they desire admission without any conditions into the advanced course. According to a regulation of the Board of Higher Education, students who are entitled to graduate this next year will be graduated from the old courses of study, but all others must satisfy the new courses of study for graduation. It is also recommended by the board that stu­dents be given opportunity to complete their work for certificate or diploma at the close of each quarter during the school year. The grad­uate course for students who are graduates of colleges or universities or other State Nor­mal Schools has been made elective from the regular work of the school. It has also been provided that each Normal School shall con­duct review classes in the common branches for those who are unable to take a regular course, but desire to secure some Normal School train­ing for the work of teaching. Other minor changes have also been made but due announce­ment of these will be made through the annual catalogue which will be ready for distribution during the next few weeks. * ^ i M s ^ ! ' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [20] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON P.' D*. EASON,^05 '°3} BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF F. W. RHOADES, '03 Editor-in-Chief BELLE WILLIAMS, '03, Parthenon/ T , w « .~ GERTRUDE SMITH, '03, Utopian... j Literary MARY PATRIC, '0? Y. W. C. A ) T „ - ABBIE LYNN,'04, Soronian j Locals ETHEL EVERETT, '04, Aurora, Alumni PEARL PEIME, '05, Chilic. Exchanges F. D. EASON, '05, Philomathean Athletics MINNIE SHUMWAY, '04, Alcott School Notes ETHEL WORTHEN, '03, Kulshan Miscellaneous EARL S. MORRIS, '03, Parthenon Staff Artist TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL IV JUNE 1903 NO. 8 Could there have been a more beautiful com­mencement week ? The MESSENGER wishes the students a very happy and invigorating vacation. May you all return in September renewed and strengthened for 1903-4. To the graduates it extends hearty congratulations together with the sincere desire that success may crown your efforts in your future undertakings as it has in your past. The reigning spirit at the Normal through­out commencement week was in harmony with the weather. The weather caught the spirit of good will and sun-shine that emanated from the hearts of all. The moon by night vied with the sun of day in adding to the splendors of the week. All nature joined with relatives and friends to send forth the class of 1903 of the Whatcom State Normal School into their fu­ture field under the most favorable auspices. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [e] ---------- VIEWS OF THE AUDITORIUM. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [21] ---------- This issue closes the first year of the NOR­MAL MESSENGER'S existence as a monthly magazine. Its readers may differ as to wheth­er it has been a success or not as a literary school-journal. The editors have at least worked diligently to make it so. We are very thankful for the support that is has received at the hands of the student body. A large subscription list is necessary to make it a paying advertising me­dium. Advertisers are necessary to make it a financial success. Students should become ac­quainted with our advertisers and do their trad­ing with them if possible. Let hem know you are students of the Normal School and that you have seen their advertisements in the MES­SENGER. New managers and a new staff will have charge of the work next year. We be­speak for them your cordial support as we have gratefully received it from your hands during the year that has just closed. L o c a l s Myrtle Alexander visited the Normal recent­ly- Miss Bussard of Lynden is spending a few days with her cousin, Miss Worthen. The Junior class gave a class party at the home of Lulu Simmons May 22. Len Miller and Thomas Slattery, both for­mer students of the Normal, visited the school May 21. Miss Etta Monty was called home about three weeks ago by the sickness and death of her lit­tle sister. The Training School exhibit which was held Frid. P. M. June 5 was a decided success. The work done by the pupils made a very fine dis­play. The work was arranged artistically and many pleasant remarks were made about the work by those who looked it over. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [22] ---------- Mr. McGinnis, the newly elected superin­tendent of the Whatcom city schools, visited the Normal May 26. The Senior class picture is a very good one. We hope to see a group picture of the faculty in the near future. Miss Katherine Anderson's mother and Miss­es Doubler's and Blanchard's sisters are spend­ing commencement week with them. The "Alcotts" took a trip to Anacortes and gave an entertainment there for the benefit of one of the churches. They reported a fine time. The election of the senate resulted in the fol­lowing officers for the coming year: President, Grace Auld; Vice Pres., Ethel Everett; Sec, Isabel McRae; Treas. Homer Musser; Serg. at Arms, Guy Dunning. A good many of the students and a number of the faculty went to Everett and Seattle to see the President. On May 27 Miss Myers and Dr. Bowman gave talks on their trip and their impressions of the President and his address. On May 25, Prof. Epley was greeted with prolonged applause when he appeared in gen­eral assembly, and that, with Professor's gen­ial and happy smile announced to the school that a little son had arrived at the Epley home. Dr. Willett's lecture on "Sunshine" was en­joyed by all who heard it and some say it was the best number on the lecture course. It cer­tainly was very good. It was especially enjoya­ble as Dr. Willetts seemed to be a living exam­ple of his doctrine. On the evening of May 30, Misses Norris, Glineburg, Walters, Anderson and Wallace ten­dered a very pleasing reception to the other in-uates of Bachelor's Hall. They were delight­fully entertained with music and games, then were taken into a room where a most inviting table was spread. Among the many good things were ice cream and nut-cake. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [23] ---------- The Cecilian club concert and Junior Recit­al under the direction of Miss Coleman and Miss Hays occurred June 5. The work was well rendered and shows what the school is able to do. Mr. Arthur Alexander assisted the Ce­cilian club. The work in the scenes from Ham­let was very good indeed. Rev. Chetham entertained the Senior class at the Rectory May 28 and all enjoyed them­selves. Mr. Chetham wanted to become ac­quainted with the class before delivering the Baccalaureate address. All report a delightful evening at the rectory. Miss Biggs and Miss Williams assisted Rev. Chetham in receiving the guests. Miss Bratton leaves on Commencement Day for a trip through Europe during the summer. She expects to spend some time in Germany and to visit Paris and Rome. We wish Miss Bratton a safe and profitable as well as an en­joyable trip, for she deserves it. Every girl who teaches in the intermediate department goes out strengthened, helped, and inspired by her work and help. Supt. Cooper of Seattle addressed the school May 19 on the subject "What is it that makes the difference in the work of men and women." Mr. Cooper also addressed the Senior class dur­ing School Supervision on the subject, "The teacher and her relation to the authorities." He gave the students some very helpful suggestions. Miss Sawyer, supervisor of the schools in Seat­tle, also visited the Normal with Mr. Cooper. And still another good time by the Seniors was the afternoon spent at the home of Olive Edens. The class went out with the idea of practicing the class play, but after drinking some of Olive's banana sherbert and eating five kinds of cake they became confused as to the parts they were to take in the play, and had it not been for Miss Myers they might still have been confused but as it was they came out beau­tifully in the practice. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [24] ---------- Another outing enjoyed by the class was June 3. Dr. and Mrs. Mathes and Mass Myers in­vited the class to an outdoor luncheon near the stone quarry. And to see those Seniors roast bacon on a stick over a slow fire was a sight for "ye gods of Olympus." Prof. Wilson, Dr. Bow* man, Prof. Romine, Miss Montgomery and Miss Cooper assisted in the entertainment, feed­ing the Seniors on baked beans, pickles, cake, coffee, bananas, sandwiches and the other good things to eat. All pronounced the outing a "jolly lark" and Dr. and Mrs. Mathes and Miss Myers the best of host and hostesses. Dr. Mathes spent some time during the early part of May in working on the State Course of Study for Normal schools. As it is now ar ranged the requirements for admission are raised, some changes have been made in the first three years as to the arrangement of the work required and the requirements for entrance to the Junior year are definite. Certain subjects are required and students from High Schools must have these subjects or make them up be­fore completing the course. These changes will be fully explained in the new catalogue. By having this arranged in this way the work of the three Normal schools is uniform. The Senior class have had a number of de­lightful outings during the past few weeks. First was the trip to the home of Margaret Schneider and the good time can better be im­agined than described. Every one enjoyed him­self from the time Josephine Snyder thought she was too young to pay car-fare to the time the "dignified Seniors" played "Black man" and "Pig in the parlor." The lunch was de­licious ;—ever since, the girls have been talking about "Those cream puffs." Two worthy and kind Juniors waited on the class in a royal man­ner and the memory of those Juniors—Flor­ence Banks and Elsa Schneider—and the good time, will remain fresh in the memory of the Senior class, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [f] ---------- LIBRARY BP it!* 1 1 » ' - '' ™L L**. ^ilSS /¥' A 1 ill i JpEaP pip n^* MUSEUM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [25] ---------- IN MEMORIAM Miss Emma Wright died at Whatcom, May 30, after an illness of less than two weeks. Miss Wright was a native of Washington, and most of her life was passed near her birth­place, Olympia, where she was a student in the city schools and also at the Olympic university. After two years spent in teaching she entered the Whatcom Normal School in the fall of 1901 and during her stay here her kind and gentle nature won the regard and friendship of her teachers and fellow-students, whose sympathy now goes out to her sorrowing family. Her's was one of those quiet, unpretentious characters which suffering and disappointment seem to sweeten rather than embitter, and whoso gentle influence lingers on, when they are gone, like the long sweet twilight that follows a calm summer da v. Pacific Coast Conference About four hundred miles from Santa Cruz is a beautiful little summer resort situated on Monterey Bay. The hotel is so near the bay that the rolling waves almost dash against the veranda steps. A short distance to the north the Soquel river flows into the bay. It is only a small stream yet it adds much to the beauty of the place. Very close to the southern wing of the hotel is the cliff, at the top of which is a path extending between rows of Eucalyptus and pine trees. If one walks along the beach at the foot of the cliff, he notices in the almost perpendicular wall, layers of shells, something less than a foot wide, three or four feet apart, showing that at one time the beach was several feet higher than at present. In this picturesque place the Young Women's Christian Association conference has been held for the past three summers. It would seem im­possible to find a more fitting place to hold our conference. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [26] ---------- This year about two hundred and fifty dele­gates attended from the coast states and Mon­tana, Idaho and Nevada. The morning hours of each day were taken up with addresses and Bible study classes. Miss Harriet Taylor, the national secretary of the City association work presided. Eev. J. Wilber Chapman, D. D. of New York gave three eloquent sermons. Mrs. John R. Mott of Montclair, New Jersey, gave seven addresses. The first was on her travels through the Holy Land, the others, on "Child Life in the Orient," and "the Evolution of Wo­manhood in non-Christian Lands." I believe that Mrs. Mott was an inspiration to all who heard her for she was a noble type of woman­hood and what she said of the sad conditions in these sin-darkened lands was doubly emphasized by the great sympathy she felt for these sisters living without hope, without love. Dr. Brown of Vanderbilt University, Tenn., and Mr. Weld of Los Angeles, conducted the Bible study class­es. Mr. Hugh, the national secretary of the Volunteer movement of the Young Men's Chris­tian Association led the missionary conferences. Miss Bertha Conde, the national student secre­tary led the meetings on Personal Work. Among the missionaries present were Miss Mary B. Hill, the general secretary of the association in Madras, India, and Miss Watson from Egypt. Miss Reynolds, the World's Secretary, was pres­ent during the last days of the conference. The one great theme of the conference was Foreign Missions. The vital relation of the missionary spirit with the Christian life was emphasized on Christ's last commandment, "Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Mr. Rugh said that about six per cent of all the young women in the schools of our country must go as missionar­ies before the evangelization of the world, as Christ commanded. Reasons for taking up mis­sion study in our schools were given and how to meet difficulties in the way of the study was discussed. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [g] ---------- ART ROOM A RECITATION ROOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [27] ---------- College day exercises were held the last Sat­urday afternoon in Beulah-Glen, a pleasant grove not far from the hotel. College spirit ran high and the program was quite similar to class-day exercises. The farewell meeting which oc­curred after the banquet Monday evening was a fitting close of this ten day conference, which will surely be the source of better and more con­secrated work next year by the associations in all the schools representew there. VlNNIE K. WlNCHELL COMMENCMENT WEEK Training School Exhibit The exercises of commencement week opened June 5, by an exhibition of the work done dur­ing the year by the pupils of the training school.. From 2 to 5 in the afternoon a large number of patrons, teachers and friends viewed the ex­hibit which was very artistically arranged and reflected much credit upon the Normal training school and those who have it in charge. Spon­taneous expressions of sheer astonishment were heard frequently as the visitors viewed the splendid work done by the pupils in the differ­ent grades. Space forbids the detailed account that the exhibit merits, but those who saw it will long sing the praises of the Training De­partment of the Whatcom State Normal School. Cecilian Club and Junior Recital In the Normal auditorium, Friday evening June 5, at 8:30 o'clock occurred the regular an­nual concert given by the Cecilian club, under the direction of Miss Avanelle Eloise Coleman. Mr. Arthur Alexander of Seattle assisted in the musical entertainment. The beautiful blending of the more than fifty voices in the club could not have been accomplished without much patient and exceptionally skillful work. Miss Coleman deserves much praise for the efficient work done with the Cecilian Club dur­ing the past year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [28] ---------- At the close of the concert the Junior class under the direction of Miss Frances Hays, pre­sented three scenes from "Hamlet" which ex­hibited splendid talent. The original costumes hired for the occasion added greatly to the pleasing effect of the play. Miss Minnie Shumway as Polonius, and Miss Isabel McRae as Ophelia deserve special mention for the ef­fective manner in which they presented their respective parts. The evening's entertainment was character­ized by its high-standardness from beginning to end, and those composing the large audience in attendance went away feeling better and no­bler for having been present. Following is the program as rendered: PART I. I. "Carmena Waltz Song" - - - H. Lane Wilson CECILIAN CLUB II. ROMANCE—"Ah! Moon of My Delight" - - - from "In a Persian Garden" - - Liza Lehmann MR. ARTHUR ALEXANDER III. "Shoggy Shoo" Paul Ambrose CECILIAN CLUB IV. GERMAN GROUP Schumann (a) Widmung (b) Dein Augesicht (c) Ich grolle nicht MR. ARTHUR ALEXANDER V. "Spring Song" Mendelssohn CECILIAN CLUB VI. FRENCH GROUP (a) Serenade from "Le Roi d'ys" - - Lalo (b) Dream Song from "Nanon" - Massenet (c) "Denain" Tosti MR. ARTHUR ALEXANDER VII. (a) "Violets" Ellen Wright (b) Goodnight Franz Abt CECILIAN CLUB PART I I. S c e n e s from H a m l et ACT I, SCENE V. Hamlet Grace Richendrfer Ghost John Gordon March An apparition has appeared for two nights to the awe stricken watchmen. At their solicitation Hamlet watches with them on the third night and there holds converse with the apparation which proves to be the ghost of his father, the murdered King of Denmark. Vocal Solo ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [29] ---------- ACT II, SCENE II. King Frederick David Bason Queen - - - Jessie Zoe Shockey Polonius - Minnie Jeannette Shumway Hamlet Ella Knoff Barbo As a result of the oath Hamlet has taken, his life is completely changed. His intellectual ambitions, his love for the beautiful Ophelia,—all his old interests are sternly renounced. His altered oppearance and manner have resulted in a general belief that he is insane. Pol­onius, the old lord chamberlain, conceited, meddlesome, gives his opinion of the cause of Hamlet's madnesss, to the King and Queen. Piano Solo—"The Butterfly" Greig NELLIE SWEENEY SCENE IV., SCENE II. King Selma Violet Gleineburg Queen Eleanor Preston Ophelia - - - Mary Isabel McRae Laertes Jessie Isabel Havens Horatio - - Florence Estella Banks Hamlet, while in a heated conference with his mother hears a noise behind the hangings, and concluding that the king is spying he stabs and kills—not the king—but Polonius, Ophelia's father. The death of her father together with Hamlet's strangely altered treatment of has resulted in her insanity. Note—Because of sickness in her home, Miss Ella Barbo was unable to be present. Her part was rendered by Miss Frances Hays. Baccalaureate Sermon At 3 p. m. Sunday June 7, the Baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. A. W. Cheatham of the Episcopal church of Whatcom. The ser­mon was replete with good wholesome advice and a plea for the reception of an evoluted, up to date, broad religion not narrowed or hedged in by antiquated creeds; a twentieth century religion; a religion permeated with the spirit of the day; a true religion. The sermon was well received and elicited much favorable comment. Its key-note was contained in the Greek word ephatha the Eng­lish of which is "opening out." Final Contest of Literary Societies The final contests held Monday evening June 8, in the Normal auditorium were a credit to the work done by the various societies of the Normal school in the literary line. It was with pleasure that those interested in the wellfare and advancement of our school along all lines, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [30] ---------- and who have witnessed the contests held in the past, saw the standard in debate, oratory, and declamation obviously and materially raised at this contest. The following was the order in which the program was given: Vocal Solo Gertrude M. -Smith Debate: Resolved that the government should own and control the railroads. Affirmative. JOSIE LITTLE Aurora ADA MYERS Kulshan Negative. MAY WILLIAMS Alcott GRACE AULD Chilic Piano Duet . . . .MISSES SCHNEIDER AND REAR Declamation. "Sentimental Tommy" FLORA CURRY., Aurora "The Ninety and Nine" MARGARET HODDER, Chilic Violin Solo Miss PALMQUIST Oration. One of the Cities' Problems MAE KNOX, Utopian Booker T. Washington HJALMASTENVIG, Aurora Piano Duet MISSES COX AND GOOCH The judges on the debate were Mr. Higgin-son, W. H. Wynn, Jr., and Prof. L. P . Bennett, of Custer. They decided in favor of Miss Grace Auld for first place in debate and Miss May Williams for second place. They decided the question unanimously in favor of the negative. The judges in the declamatory contest were, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. W. H. Milne and Miss Marie Phillips. They rendered their decision in favor of Miss Flora Curry. Dr. D. E. Biggs and Attorneys Virgil Per inger and C. H. Hurlbut judged the oratorical contest bestowing the honor of first place upon Miss Mae Knox. Class Day Exercises The Seniors, instead of the old time-worn class day exercises, upon Tuesday evening ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [h] ---------- CLASS ROOMS IN TRAINING SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [32] ---------- Class Gods of Whatcom Normal HERCULES, Task, Normal Campus. EARL MORRIS MARS .. . . . . . . . . A L I C E CARMAN NEPTUNE JOSEPHINE SNYDER APPOLLO, LOU DOBLEH HEBE, Messenger, MINERVA PETTIT PLUTO, Patron God of Ellensburg Normal MINNIE SAPP PANDORA, Patron Goddess of Cheney MARGARET SCHNEIDER MINERVA, Patron Goddess of Whatcom and of the Seniors BERTHA ROSS f VULCAN, God of the Juniors BEN HOVIES ECHO, Goddess of cd years E F F I E BATES CUPID, Goddess of Sopomores . . . . GERTRUDE SMITH BACCHUS, Goddess of Freshmen .. FRANCES COPELAND THE THREE FATES, CONTROLLING FACULTY EVELYN JONES, CELIA JACOBS, ELLA RUCKS JUNO, Queen of the Gods, EMMA GRUBEB AND SUITE. IRIS, Queen's Attendant MAE KNOX DIANA, Goddess of Athletics, BELLE WILLIAMS VENUS, Goddess of Beauty, IDA IVERSON CERES, Goddess of Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . .MARGUERITE FLEMING .AURORA, Goddess of Illumination, .. .. IRENE SMITH NIOBE, Weeping for Fourteen Children, .. ETHEL HUNT LATONA, AND T W I N S . . . .MRS. ANNA TEMPLE ALICE CLARK, LILLY. CARTER Shade of the GREEKS L. A. JONES Shade of Homer, MARY PATRIC Supervisor of Training School.. OLIVE EDENS Muse of Music . . gt; . . . . . . BERTHA BRECKINFELD Ethel Nelson, Statira Biggs, Lucy Vestal, Mary Patric, Ella Rucks, Chorus I Effie Rear, Minnie Sapp, Gertie I Smith, Ida Pillman, Olive McGin-l, nis, Hjalma Steuvig, Effie Bates. Mortals ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [31] ---------- June 9, presented a novel and unique class play to a very large audience of relatives and friends in the Normal Auditorium. It was received with round after round of applause during the whole presentation which lasted about two hours, and in that time the Seniors, now beyond harboring against the faculty during their restraint, settled many a score they had been school-day subjection. JSTot a member of the faculty escaped from being hit. The play was presented in four acts, the gods and goddesses being appropriately costumed to represent their respective parts. The stage was beautifully decorated to represent a sylvan scene on Mt. Olympus. One of the prettiest and most, tak­ing features of the play was the decorated drill given by the chorus girls at the close of the first act. The conception of the play originated most largely in the minds of the class president and secretary Misses Emma K. Gruber and Belle Williams, although each member wrote the words of his individual part. Its successful consummation was due to the untiring energy of Miss Gruber who worked unremittingly for its presentation in spite of unfavorable circumstances and- much adverse criticism. The class critic, Miss Mittie U. My­ers, also, by her kind criticism and encourage­ment, aided in securing the creditable presen­tation. The credit for the part taken by the drill girls belongs to Miss Ethel Nelson who had charge of that department of the play. Miss Avanelle Coleman assisted with suggestions. At the close of the play Miss Gruber in be­half of the Senior class presented the societies of the school a beautiful and substantial desk-set of six pieces to be used in the Society Hall, the gift of the Senior class of 1903. Following is the cast of characters and syn­opsis : CAST OF CHARACTERS. JUPITEK, Father of the Gods, FOKDYCE W, RHOAJ3ES; AND SUITK. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [32] ---------- Class Gods of Whatcom Normal HERCUJ.ES, Task, Normal Campus. EARL MORRIS MARS .. . . . . . . . . A L I C E CARMAN NEPTUNE JOSEPHINE SNYDER APPOLLO, LOU DOBLER HEBE, Messenger, MINERVA PETTIT PLUTO, Patron God of Ellensburg Normal MINNIE SAPP PANDORA, Patron Goddess of Cheney MARGARET SCHNEIDER MINERVA, Patron Goddess of Whatcom and of the Seniors BERTHA ROSS f VULCAN, God of the Juniors BEN HOVIES ECHO, Goddess of cd years E F F I E BATES CUPID, Goddess of Sopomores . . . . GERTRUDE SMITH BACCHUS, Goddess of Freshmen .. FRANCES COPELAND THE THREE FATES, CONTROLLING FACULTY EVELYN JONES, CELIA JACOBS, ELLA RUCKS JUNO, Queen of the Gods, EMMA GBUBEB AND SUITE. I R I S , Queen's Attendant MAE KNOX DIANA, Goddess of Athletics, BELLE WILLIAMS VENUS, Goddess of Beauty, . . . . IDA IVERSON CERES, Goddess of Befreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . MARGUERITE FLEMING AURORA, Goddess of Illumination, .. .. IRENE SMITH NIOBE, Weeping for Fourteen Children, .. ETHEL HUNT LATONA, AND TWINS . . . . MRS. ANNA TEMPLE ALICE CLARK, LILLY CARTER Shade of the GREEKS L. A. JONES Shade of Homer,.... MARY PATRIC Supervisor of Training School.. OLIVE EDENS Muse of Music . . , . . . , . . BERTHA BRECKINFELD r Ethel Nelson, Statira Biggs, Lucy Vestal, Mary Patric, Ella Rucks, Chorus lt; Effie Rear, Minnie Sapp, Gertie Smith, Ida Pillman, Olive McGin- „ nis, Hjalraa Stenvig, Effie Bates. Mortals • gt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [i] ---------- OFFICES OF SUPERVISOR OF TRAINING SCHOOL. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [33] ---------- SYNOPSIS ACT I. SCENE—OLYMPUS. TIME SEPT., 1902 Normal Schools. "Pilgrims Chorus." Council of Gods. Reports and instructions for new school year. Jupiter interested in Normal Girls, decides to visit Whatcom without Ju­no. "Vow Secrecy." Chorus. ACT II. Next Morning. Jupiter and the Supervisor. Juno Eavesdrop­ping. "Behold a Statue." Complications. Complaints. Departure of Jupiter and Ju­no's Revenge. ACT III. SCENE—Whatcom Normal. Senior Class neeting. Election. Two new students. Juno and Jupit­er in disguise. Committee meeting. "In­deed." Recognition. ACT IV. SCENE—OLYMPUS. Gossip among the Gods. "Once a Week." Ju­piter and Juno's Return. Council. Junior-Senior Banquet The most elaborate and not the least enjoya­ble function of commencement week was the banquet tendered by the Juniors to the Seniors, Faculty, and members of the Board of Trustees, at the Sehome hotel Wednesday evening June 10, at ten o'clock. It was a very commendable affair of highest rank and reflected much credit upon the Junior class. The dining"parlor of the hotel was beautifully decorated for the occasion the colors of the two classes predominating. More than five hundred roses were used in the decorations and the tables were set to accommodate one-hundred twenty-five guests. At the close of the bountiful repast consisting of seven courses, a series of delightful toasts appropriate to the oc­casion, closed the evening's entertainment. The program follows: ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Plate [j] ---------- A n^ ppw SlfcsC:-- -^^^^^^^^^1 ^^^^Hlife' ^^^^5 I O H M • I £ • • I MAIN CORRIDOR-2J5 FEET LONG. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [35] ---------- the stage were sitting the Honorable Board of Trustees, Kev. J. W. Frescoln, Dr. E. T. Mathes, and Congressman Wesley Jones. The exercises began with a well rendered se­lection by Warren's orchestra of Whatcom, which was seated in the balcony. This was fol­lowed by Cowen's "Bridal Chorus" sung by the students. After the invocation by Rev. J. W. Frescoln Miss Aavanelle Coleman sang a solo more beau­tifully than we had ever heard her sing before. At the close of the solo Dr. Mathes intro­duced one of Washington's greatest orators, Congressman W. L. Jones, who delivered a masterful and practical address to the Seniors. He seemed to be at his best and his remarks were welcomed with repeated applause. Following this address of the day Dr. Mathes addressed the Seniors in a farewell heart to heart talk thanking them for the cordial rela­tions they have always held with the school, and assuring them that wherever they go they will always have the hearty good-will of each and every member of the faculty, and that should any Senior at any time desire a good word spoken in his behalf, the latch-string of the Normal School will always be found hang­ing on the outside. He then presented the Sen­iors with their diplomas. After the presentation of the diplomas the School sang "Rest" by Rubinstein, and the ex­ercises closed with the benediction given by Rev. Frescoln. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [36] ---------- THE PICNIC Once a crowd of merry youngsters, Students at the Whatcom Normal, First and second years, they all were— Started out to have a picnic; Started to old Lake Whatcom Seven-thirty in the morning, Puffing, panting, rushing, all were As they caught the car so early; But they reached the lake, all huffy, Climbed aboard the little steamer, Gave one rousing cheer and started. Clear the lake was as a mirror, As they sped across its waters; And the mountains, grand and stately, Seemed inverted in the water As they stood like watchful sentinels Guarding the little steamer. Then upon the deck they scrambled, Filled the air with merry laughter, Filled it with their songs and class yells; Till the hills rang with the echo. When at last they reached Blue Canyon, High upon the hills they mounted Where the tunnel of the coal mine Opened out into the daylight. Then with help of Mr. Richmond. Far into the mine they followed, Followed till it got much warmer, Warmer than a day in August When the sun is in the heavens. Then they turned their footsteps backward, Backward from the heat and darkness, Out into the light and freedom, Out where pure air was in plenty, Out with love and beauty dwelling. Then, down by the lake's clear water, Gathered there to eat their dinner; Sat there in a little hollow That was fairer, almost fairer, Thwj the good and beautCOUf Eden, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [37] ---------- laughingly, they ate their dinner, Some with pickles, others olives ; Ate it there in joy and laughter, Till each good thing had vanished. Then up to the wayside merchant With their pockets full of pennies Marched the young gallants in glory ; Bought a nickle's worth of candy, Candy that was striped and colored, Some was red and some was yellow, Some was given many colors » Like a rainbow in the heavens. Then they hired a little row-boat, Took the girls out on the water Which was just a little rougher Than it had been in the morning. But they laughed and cared not for it, Though the waves dashed high around them, Dashed around them like a lion Fighting hard for cherished freedom. Back up to the beach they went, Sat down where the grass was growing ; Sat down where the shade was o'er them ; Sat down and told strange, comic stories, Sang sweet songs of Normal praises, Then recited bright selections Which were given many encores. Then to change the program slightly, Make it just a bit more jolly, One good boy gave fancy dances, Jigs that beat the whole creation; Jigs that brought a mighty shout down For all liked to see the jigging. Liked to see the fancy jigging Given by the jigger, Dunning. Soon they heard the steamer's whistle, Heard the "Elsinore's" shrill whistle, Knew that they must start for Whatcom ; Leave the old Blue Canyon shore line. Soon the little steamer landed And they climbed aboard all happy, Left the candy store behind them, Left the coal mine dark and dirty ; Started on their homeward journey. As they left the shore behind them, Sweet their songs rang o'er the waters ; Rang out o'er the lake's clear waters, Echoed through the mountain's canyons. Soon at Silver Beach they landed, Sat down on the grass a moment, Took the street car—started homeward. Soon they leached the town of Whatcom, Reached the town where they [resided. Then they turned their footsteps eastward, Turned them westward, northward, southward, Till each one his home had entered. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [38] ---------- Then, Hail to the little steamer That brought them across Lake Whatcom ! Hail unto good Mr. Richmond, Superintendent at Blue Canyon ! Hail unto the red stick of candy And the boys that bought it for them ! Sing the praises of the sweet girls And their chaperon, Miss Phillips! Sing the praises now and ever For the picnic at Blue Canyon ! V. S. '07. g^e^^g^^g^^g^ geeseeeeeeeeei | J. N. Selby lt; Co. I * — — — — ^ — — — — — $ g School Supplies g I Books, Stationery | $ i jg I^ate Books — Gift Books — Best Books $ H Come and see us. S Phone Rmd 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [39] ---------- OOfYWOHT, IMt, tt * MPMNHIINIlt « OO, 7 ^ BIGGEST W BEST STOCKS MEN'* and BOY*' SUITS and OVERCOATS Kw will find at The l(ed Front WhMcom'a Lr»rtf*«t Cl©tHi«r». ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [40] ---------- PIANOS Chickering ' n W «Kimball« D. S. JOHNSTON CO. W h a t c o m , W a s h . W. H. MOCK SON Morticians and Embalmers Undertaking Parlors and Chapel 1202-1206 Slade Bl'k, Elk Street Phones-Offlce, R«I ^ ^ WHATCOM, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Blk St. Bakery A. DUNKER, PROPRIETOR Finest place in the city to obtain Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies of the finest quality and flavor. 28 Loaves ot Bread for $1.00. Free delivery. Phone your order. TELEPHONE BLACK 431 Branch Store, 811 West Holly. Telephone Black 181. A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1345 Holly Street WHATCOM, WASH, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [41] ---------- ! I Peterson Co. I * = * On * jg Where the latest styles in Men's % * Furnishings can be found * * * | 124 E. Holly WHATCOM 1 * * GOOD ALL i THE YEAR ROUND \ FLORAL CREAM Removes Summers' Tan and Winters' Chaps alike PrlGB 25C Samnla Bottle FREE i At Do CHAMPLAIN A GRAHAM i Tho O WL PHARMAG Y \ Cor. "DOCK and HOLLY Open all Night CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf 'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO, FAIRHAVEN, WASH. H. S. NOICE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER . . . O A K L A N D BLOCK... D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHU D. 3. mcHrtbur $ Son Real Estate, Loan, Insurance (^Rental Ag'ts ELK STREET WHATCOM MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO MARKETS NOLTE BROS. 105X But Holly Street 805 WestHolly Street Phone Red 1881 Phone Main 89 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [42] ---------- ! Pearson Business College All branches taught as in any first-class college. Penmanship unexcelled. Day and evening ses­sions. Call or write. School Rooms 935 Elk St. Whatcom, Wash. A. L. PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2361 WHATCOM PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED DDNESS ERHOLM. Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Tfyy«"f¥yfyggTTHiii^ THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffher Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin fc Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building i J U i i i i i i i i i i f i i Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. i i i m i i m i i n i i f i .1111111 l I X M T f T T l l • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ! Che Bank of (Uhatcom W H I T E C O Transacts a General Banking and Exchange Busi­ness. Your account solicited. LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [43] ---------- City Dental Parlors 1 $ • : | ^i « « . m. Mil o p. m. «? 0//7ce Phone Red DR. R. £. ROSS, § *,2. Jir«««,.r. HHBIBHHIaHHHHaHaHHBHBBBaaBHHBBBHIHHaaHBBBB 24 KARAT GOLD CROWN Have you a tooth badly broken down as a result of decay? We can restore g TJ^\J ^ to usefulness by CROWNING. ffl Two or more g s t r o n g solid $ teeth retained Sfil» will permit the restoration o f the DENTAL A R C H by ^ Bridge work, jjjj We make a specialty of this class of Dentistry. e Bridge WorK $5. Best Rubber Plates Aluminum Lined $10. Hi ft OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* tlon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S Ulunro. Blake $ Raskell Always ahead on the best : : : articles of : : : Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing «£ «£ It pays to always buy the best. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [44] ---------- Best Clothes for Men P e r f e c t i o n of fit, style and workman­ship equalled only by high-class eastern tail­ors, and prices no higher than * the ordinary ready-to-wear clothes. Suits and Topcoats $15 to $25 Sole agent JL ^ Gordon CeTebrated T * H a t. Souvenir fashion booklet showing styles for all occasions free atthe store or by mail C0X=0VERL0CK CO. Hannah Blk., 211 B. HollyPPPPP
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- 1903_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER October 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [2] ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Morse Hardware Co. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of all Kinds
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1903_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER October 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [2] ---------- Telepho
Show more1903_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER October 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [2] ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Morse Hardware Co. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of all Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 and 1039 Elk Street Whatcom Groceries When good or prices are not satisfactory, please return same and money will be refunded. Byron Grocery Co. 14 West Holly Phone Main 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [3] ---------- The Leader Sells Everything For Woman's Adornment From Bead to Foot There's a beau­tiful assortment of : : : : : Fine Millinery, Dress flats, —and— Hats for School and Street Wear Our Suit Department has everything in ready-to-wear a p - p a r e l . Cloaks, Furs, Waists, Skirts, Tailor Made Suits Shoe Department Nobby, toppy styles. Prices low. Pretty effects in e v e n i ng slippers : : : : : : Doing Light Housekeeping Try our Grocery De­partment. Phone Main 132. All kinds of good canned goods, fresh vegetables and fruits : : : : : : : : The Leader ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [4] ---------- [ Dr. K. K. Ross* Mtfr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting led froit Block, Corner Holly aid Came Ste. ELDRIME, KLIN VAN WYCK OFFICC, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... TVTE will sell yon a city lot in any part of this city or yU Fairhaven, and if yon are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline, who represents the iETNA, the leading Fire In-surance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, J«J« Washington Original TownsHe Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 And 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2281 Residence 'Phone S231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 836 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 52J Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 68* Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red Ml DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 375 WHATCOM, WASH. Whatcom Dental Parlors Da. R. I/VBROOK SBAKKUN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RCD 626 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGE* Hollv Block I 1 0 8 W e 8 t H o l ,T s t r e e t Jiouy moot } 1806 JJQ^ g t , ^ p h o n e B U l c k 1871 ALL. WORK GUARANTEED W. a KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDI F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Note and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wart to £ire Hear the Doma! $ekwl Lysle's Normal School Tracts t i i Lysle's Acre Tracts Jill JHjacMt to $tate Ifcrmal $cfc»l BEAUTIFUL Residence Property, situated di­rectly between the growing cities of Fair-haven and Whatcom, and particularly adapt­ed to the needs of those attending the Normal, or to those who wish to board or room Normal stu­dents. This is made so on account of its close proximity to the Normal. THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRACTS contain nearly an acre of ground, and of­fer better inducements to locate near the Normal than any other property on Bellingham Bay. Good terms and low interest. AT FIRST HANDS, AND You PAY NO COMMISSIONS. C A M P B E L L 18 ClOTrwr Block, * Whatcom, W M H . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [7] ---------- — S t a t e — normal School WHATCOM + WASHINGTON S beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven. These cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus. Ski CorMtpoadaac* Iivrttad. Catalog*** FrM. Offers T h r e e R e g u l a r Courses Special coarse in methods Courses in manual training Review Courses B u i l d i n gs The school occupies two large and substantial buildings having all modern conveniences D i n i n g Hall The school has erected a new dining hall upon the campus in which are served regular meals and lunches at popular prices. Prominent F e a u r e t - Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereopticon and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths; Manual training department; Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses- Second semester opens February 1,1904 Students enter at any time; Board and room costs |3.50 to |4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [8] ---------- There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. it is an vt! t As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Sacietg ttoer* nvz maug Fads produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Tfre test far the Business Itbm ana the latest for tire Societg L,arfg is fornix! a* time . . . . HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanK Book FolKs IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, B. L., English BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS KATE GOMPERTY, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [10] ---------- sI _P__et_e_r=s=on= = = Co. $I » *•* i _v $ $ For Stylish Up-to-Date Goods jj # in Men's and Boys' Wears. 2} 3 See Us. * * * I i_4 E. Holly WHATCOM | Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ! Kaufman Bros. Newest Fall Styles in Ladies* Tailored Suits Splendid Millinery Showing t"" P A D Q in all the best and latest w # n r ~ _f materials. Special val­ues at 26, 36 and 60 cents Sole Agents for the Celebrated Marquese Waists. Americas Best Tailored Waist Exclusive sale of W. B. and C. B. a la Spirite Corsets. Finest M-K«e of Kid Glo-es Maggroni .|1.50 grade Mascot $1.25 grade Sovereign _$1.00 grade Duchess -...$2.00 grade gt;»»»»»»»»»•»•»»»»»»»»»»»»»»••» ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger October 1903 Modern German Dialect Poetry A few years ago our magazines and liter­ary journals were flooded with so-called "dia­lect poetry," and stray effusions of this sort continue to be printed occasionally in the Sun­day editions of our large newspapers. The . chief objection to this style of composition is that most of these pieces are neither dialect nor poetry. For whatever may be the judg­ment of the critics as to the present status of poetry in America, it must be admitted that our country no longer possesses any real dia­lects, if indeed it ever had any. The mixed origin of our people and the former comparative isolation of certain parts of our country have, to be sure, given rise to a great variety of patois, but the constant shifting of our population, the uniformity of social, political and educational conditions throughout our land and the ever multiplying means of communication between North and South, East and West, have pretty thorough­ly prevented the development of true dialects, such as continue to exist under the more sta­ble conditions of European civilization. Lowell, in his "Bigelow Papers," Riley, in his "Neighborly Poems," and Eugene Field, in his books of "Western Verse/' have given us compositions which frequently rise to the dignity of true poetry, though the language in which they are presented is in each case a patois and not a dialect. But in these poems the poet, an educated man, has for purposes of his own clothed his thoughts in a vernacu- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [12] ---------- lar which he himself does not use in ordinary life, and his poems are intended to be read, primarily, not be the people who do use that vernacular, but by the general public. This is also true of TennysonV'Northern Farmer." It is written, to be sure, in a dialect, and not a mere patois, (for real dialects still exist in England,) but this dialect is not the speech of the writer, and the poem is really only a lit­erary experiment. Had it been composed by one who thought and spoke habitually in that dialect, then it would have been in the truest sense a dialect poem. Although, as I have said, there are still liv­ing dialects in England, yet, since the golden age of the ballad, there seems to have been no real dialect poet south of the Tweed. It is only in the "lowland tongue of Scot­land" that we find a speech and a literature which bear the same relation to those of the English speaking race as is sustained by the dialects of Germany, Switzerland and Aus* tria to the speech and literature of the whole German race. In each case we have a form of speech which was once a highly cultivated language, but which has been reduced, chiefly through political influences, to the rank of a dialect, with constantly increasing local variations. Just as the poems of Burns and Mother­well, or the novels of Barrie and Crockett, ap­peal most strongly to the writer's country­men, but are read, understood and loved by English-speaking men everywhere, so the dia­lect poems and tales of Germany, while most enjoyed by those to whom the dialect is the mother tongue, are nevertheless favorites with all Germans. Because of this analogy between Scotch and the German dialects, I have endeavored to give at least a Scotch coloring to the renderings which I have attempted of several German dialect poems. The German literature of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries is very rich in love-songs, ballads, drinking and dancing songs in vari­ous dialects, most of which have come down to us in a more or less fragmentary form and with multitudinous variations. From the artless lyrics of an earlier age I have selected three or four examples. The first, "Dort hoch uf jenem berge," consists of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [13] ---------- only two stanzas. Like most songs of this class, it suggests far more than it relates. In two simple pictures the singer tells of his un­dying love for the miller's daughter, which-is typified to him by the ever turning wheel, and shows us in one or two words the end of all his joys and hopes. High up on yonder hill-top A mill-wheel turneth aye, And nocht but luve it grindeth out By nicht or e'en by day. r But noo the mill is broken, An' luve maun endit be; God keep thee, then, my bonny lass, For I maun cross the sea. In another poem of the same period, "Ich hort ein sichellin rauschen," we have a glimpse of a harvest field and of two peasant maidens, one of whom is rejoicing in her new-found love, while the other mourns her lost sweetheart: I heard a sickle swinging, A-swinging through the corn, An' I heard twa fair maids singing, Ane merry and ane forlorn. "Swing, o swing, my sweetheart, For o, my heart is gay! i For I hae found me a lover Amang the clover hay." "An' hast thou found thee a lover Amang the clover hay? But I stan' here a' lonely, An' o, my heart is wal!" "Zwei Wasser" is the fragment of a very old ballad of which there are countless vari­ants. Like the preceding example, it is a dia­logue, but in this case between two lovers, who are kept apart by some insuperable bar­rier, typified by the sea. The maiden despairs but the youth tenderly seeks to restore hope and courage to her breast: "O, Elsie, dearest Elsie mine, How fain were I wi' thee! But there lie the twa deep waters ' Atween thyself and me." "Ah, luve! one is the stream o' my tears, An' the ither it is the sea, An' wi' the drapping o' my tears The sea maun deeper be." "Yet time will mak' a' richt at last, An' joy will follow syne, An' a'-our ill shall turn to gude, ' O, dearest Elsie mine." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [14] ---------- I will give but one more specimen of these old songs—a fragment of a "Tanzlied," refreshing for its frank preference of physical beauty and an affectionate disposition to a large dowry: O, my luve she is a bonny lass, But deil a bit siller has she; Yea nocht I care for gowd an' gear— Nae kisses can they gie! From the period of the Thirty Years' War down to the beginning of the last century, German dialect poetry gave but few signs of life. True, the old songs and ballads were not altogether forgotten, and new ones of an inferior sore came occasionally to light, but it was only in the mountainous regions of Bavaria and Austria that anything like a true poetic spirit seemed to survive among the common people. With the dawn of the nine­teenth century, however, came the literary re­volt against classicism and the political strug­gles for national reconstruction, and the stir­ring gales that swept the intellectual atmos­phere of Germany durjng that period awoke the rustic muse from her two hundred years' sleep. While none of the modern dialect poets holds as important a place in German litera­ture as Burns does in our own, yet such names as Kobell, Stieler and Groth have come to be household words in Germany. Klaus Groth, who wrote in the low-German dialect of Schleswig-Holstein, was an ardent admirer of Burns, and many of his poems reveal the in­fluence of the Scottish bard. His "Min Jehan" has a little of the tone of "Auld Lang Syne," and "John Anderson, My Jo," though in form and spirit it more closely re­sembles Motherwell's "Jeanie Morrison.:" I wish we still were bairns, my John, The warl' was then sae wide; We sat thegither on the stane The neebor's bum beside, We sat an' watched the silent moon Gang sailin' thro' the sky; Our thochts were a' as hie as heav'n, Deep as the burn hard by. Ye'll min' how still it was, my John; Nae flichterin' leaf wad gleam, But noo it's sae nae mair, my John, Save only when we dream. And ah, when sang the shepherd-lad Alone upo' the plain, Ye ken that was a soan', my John,. We winna hear again. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [15] ---------- Noo in the gloamin' aftenwhiles Those sel'same thochts return, I feel my pulses loup as licht As then beside the burn; An' then I turn me roun' in haste, As I some frien' wad meet; But this is a' I fin', my John— I stan' alone an' greet. The following is a fair specimen of his love-songs: At kirk she's the stillest of a' that are there, At market ye'll meet wi' nane ither sae fair, Sae jimp and sae gentle, wi' een like a spell, As blue as the lift and as deep as a well. Wha keeks in the water, nor tholes muckle thocht? Wha looks at the lift, and still langs for nocht? Wha can gaze in her een, sae leal and sae blue, And na dream o' angels and a' that is true? In his "Keen grabn is so breed" he ampli­fies the old proverb, that "Love laughs at locksmiths:" Nae moat is sae braid, an' nae wa' is sae high, That gin twa luve ilk ither, they'll na meet by an' by. Nae nicht is sae mirk, and nae win' rages sae, That gin two wish to meet, they'll na find out a way. There's the mune an' the stars that blink thro' the nicht, Or maybe a lantern to Ien' us its light. There's a plank or a ladder by whilk ane can gae; Gin twa luve ilk ither—nae fash for the way! Christian Russe is another "Platt-deutsch" bard, but far less widely known than Groth. In "Dat Hert," while warning a young maid­en against the wiles of designing suitors, he very artfully proposes himself as guardian of her heart: 0 Mary, tent thy heart wi' care, Or sune 'tis stown awa'. Gin sic a lassie'll na beware She'll hae nae heart ava'. For gin a body fin' thy heart* Wha caresna it to keep, But drops it reckless in his pouch— My lassie, thou maun weep. An' when the thief comes, saft and slee, An' seems sae gude an' fair, An' wiles thy tender heart frae thee— 'Twill gar thee greet fu' sair. But gin thou hast a sicker frien'. Can guard it safe frae harm, 1 rede thee, bairn, entrust thy heart To him without alarm. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [16] ---------- An' gin thou giest that heart to me, I ken whar it can rest By nicht an' day, frae danger free, Sae lang's God seeth best. An' gin thou dost, thou'lt fin' me true ' As ithers canna be. I doot, the best for thee, my lass, It is—to gie't to me. The High German dialects, too, can claim many sweet singers. I have, however, space for only two of their songs, both Suabian "Volkslieder." The first, "Drei Roeselein," is a modern ver­sion of a very old and popular ballad, and re­fers to the belief that to dream of falling ros­es betokens the death or faithlessness of a lover: I gaed to the burnside, but 'twas na to drink, 'Twas my ain lad I was seekin', but he was na by the brink. Sae I turned my een aboot, and fu' sune I spied My ain lad, wi' anither lass a-standin' at his side. O, to see him wi' anither, it gar't me grieve fu' sair; God keep thee noo, my ain lad, for I'll see thee rievermair. Sae noo I've laid me doon, doon upon the strae, An' three bonny roses cam' a-drappin' whar I lay. An' the three bonny roses they are a' bluidy-red; Wae's me, I dinna ken if my lad be fause or dead. "Wann die Mailuefterl wehn," is an old man's song of spring: When the May breezes blaw and the snae-wreaths are in thaw, Then the flowers lift their heads to breathe tht air o' spring, And the birdies that were still thro' the winter mirk and chill, They are fain and blithe again, and merrily they sing. O, when bloom the roses fair, then the heart is sad nae mair, For the time o' the rose and the time o' luve are ane; And the roses still appear, brau and caller ilka year; But luve blossoms ance, and then the flower is gane. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [17] ---------- Ilka year comes the spring, when auld winter spreads his wing, But ah, the life o' man kens but ae single May, When the swallows flee we ken they'll be wi' us sune again; Only youth when it's gane returns nae mair for aye. Germany can boast of poets whose majestic creations challenge the admiration of the whole world. These men the German loves and reveres, but dearest to his heart are the humbler bards who sing to him simple songs in the language he learned at his mother's knee. EDWARD N. STONE. A Washington Rain Storm and Its Sequel CHAP. I. Arrayed in her rain coat and armed with her umbrella, Elma had declared the day perfect for Washington shopping and unheeding Mar­gery's protests, had tramped off, soon disap­pearing over the brow of the hill. Elma was a new student at Whitburn col­lege where Margery had attended the previous year. Of each other they knew very little, but having a common friend, had decided on the spur of the moment to room together. Now tragedies are often enacted in blinding blizzards, but comedy is to be found only in lighter storms and he, whose ambition it is never to cut a ridiculous figure, is unwise to venture too boldy into a Washington rain. Elma soon filled her shopping bag with many small packages of many shapes and fin­ally stopped at a cozy little cottage where an old chum of her sister lived. When after half an hour of lively chatter she rose to go, her hostess asked: "Did you bring your chafing dish, Elma?*' "No," she answered, "I meant to, but there was so much to bring that I left it out; but I'll be almost sure to send for it." "No, indeed, you shall not," quickly answer­ed her friend, "I had one and last week anoth­er one was given to me, so I am going to loan you my old one for the winter—you may pay me by asking me to a spread." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [18] ---------- Delightful, cried Elma, "Margery will be so pleased; I will take it along and surprise her." So the chafing dish was hastily, and if truth must be told rather insecurely wrapped up, but Elma tucked it under her arm and ventured once more into the rain. Thereby hangs a tale. CHAP. II. The rain which had been falling in a quiet, drizzle was now being driven pell-mell into the face of the few pedestrians by a wind which came in fierce, sudden gusts. In one of these, Elma unconsciously loosened her hold on her shopping bag and was dismayed the next moment to see its unlucky contents scat­tered over the dripping pavement. As she stood stupidly staring down at them, the cor­ner was rounded by a six-foot cavalier, who came promptly to the rescue. But the wind was not yet content; another gust wrenched the umbrella and in a vain attempt to save it from being turned inside out, she dropped the chafing dish. Its wrapper flew off and then, as if possessed by an evil spirit, it whirled, hit her kneeling companion a smart blow on the shoulder, rolled about ten feet down hill, and landed in a mud puddle. Finally, however, the packages were restored to their places, the umbrella, though wrecked, turned back to its natural shape, the chafing dish rescued from the mud puddle and all in the possession of the college boy who had, by this time, introduced himself as James McGregor. He calmly assured her that he was on his way to the "Dormitory," and although her in­tuition told her it was a polite fib, she failed, to tell him so. CHAPTER in. . Margery listened delightedly to Elma's story of the day and laughed until she could laugh no longer. "Oh dear," she moaned, "if I had only been there with my kodak! Such a chance! But who did you say he was ?" "I didn't say," said Elma, a trifle stiffly, "but it was Mr. McGregor." "Oh," Margery broke in, "I'm sorry for you—he is an awful tease—you'll never hear the last of it. Of course, you didn't tell him your name." "Yes," said Elma—then stopped and wish- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [19] ---------- ed she could bite off her tongue. Margery winked confidingly at the footstool and then rattled on,— "He is just awful—know him?" Margery dimpled. "I dov a little too well perhaps. But then after all he may not make very much fun of you." "Make fun of me," blazed Elma, "I should like to see the man who would dare make fun of me." "Should you really? Well, you've seen him. To think of him down in the mud and you pelting him with chafing dishes. Oh!" But the door closed and Margery was alone. She made a grimmace and went to her desk, writing, after a fit of laughter, the following note addressed to "Mr. James McGregor:" "Dear Jim: So you are back. I suppose you planned seeing me this evening—if you didn't, you should have—but I am going to ask as a favor that you stay away until I send for you. My room mate arrived yesterday. Her name is Elma Thurston. She is a dear, —but she hates to be teased, so you know how she must adore me. Now be sure not to come. I have the most special reason or I would not ask. "Yours, "MARGERY." Then she bribed a boy to deliver it and spent the rest of the afternoon teasing Elma until that young lady declared emphatically that she would ignore both the incident and Mr. McGregor and punish him for his "impu­dence." Of what his impudence really con­sisted, no one, not even the young lady her­self, had the remotest idea. Truly, girls are inconsistent. CHAPTER iv. James McGregor fumed over Margery's puzzling note. "Now why doesn't she want me to come this evening? I've a good mind to go any way. Special reasons—h'm'n." Nevertheless he did not go, but by the fol­lowing evening he had come to a decision. "Well, Margery can keep me from seeing her, but she didn't order me not to see her room mate. I've got it. Yes, siree!" So it was in a very self-satisfied frame of mind that he was shown into the parlor to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [20] ---------- await Miss Thurston's appearance. But Elma herself a moment later in the doorway said, so quickly and decisively, that before he could get his breath she was gone. "I presume there is a mistake. You likely asked for my room mate, Miss Carleton. Please excuse me and I will call her." A moment later Margery faced him. "So-ho, Jim! I knew you would surely come tonight. What's the matter? Did Mis Thurs­ton freeze you so that you can't speak ?" "She did let me down. That's a fact." "You don't know her do you?" "Why—well—er—we met rather uncere­moniously, I must admit, yesterday fore­noon." "Oh yes," said Margery, sweetly innocent, "I believe I did hear her say something to that effect." "Well, Margery, didn't you tell her that I was your half-brother?" "No—she only asked if I knew you—not if we were relatives." "Well?" "Yes, Jim?" "She was very courteous yesterday." "Perhaps she felt she owed it to you." "I tell you, Margerie, it makes a fellow feel rather small to be treated as I was just now." "Can you expect more though, now if you had only had an introduction—" "Oh! Hang it! I say, Margie, will you give me an introduction to her highness?" "Why of course, Jim dear," purred Mar-grey. The spirit of mischief laughed in her eyes and fluttered in her dimples, but her smile was guileless, "of course I will, but why didn't you tell me sooner what you were af­ter?" M. E. A. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [21] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON S S x S K g g S l BUSINESS MANAGE*, EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS, 1)6, Utopian ( T i t m r v VIVIAN SO RELLE. '07, Soronian.... | Ki«=r«y EDNA BOLEY, '07, Aurora / Loci. LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan j -MJcaia GRACE ICAS, '05 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief. Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 8,1879. VOL V OCTOBER 1903 NO. 9 Many of our readers are new students at school. We hope you are adjusted to Normal ways of doing things and that you may al­ways think of this year as one of the most profitable and enjoyable years of your school life. There was a larger proportion of familiar faces among the students at the opening of school than ever before. Let us not hold too closely to our old cliques, but let us give the hand of fellowship to the stranger that^we may have the benefit of his friendship—for it is worth having. It depends upon us old students to make the social side of Normal school life worth living. When we came back from our summer va­cation we found that not a few changes had been made. Most of the basement floors have been covered with flooring and the ugly ce­ment is now out of sight. Nearly all the rooms of both buildings are finished and may be used. Miss Tromanhauser is now living in the home which was but begun at the close of school. Sehome hill has been much improved ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [22] ---------- in the way of new residences. May the good work go on, and when the strets are graded so that wagons and cows may go around, in­stead of through, the campus, may we have a campus worthy of the W. S. N. S. Although the number of students will be fewer this year than last, the standard of the school has not by any means been lowered. On the contrary the standard is much higher. The new qualifications for entrance, requir­ing an extra examination from eighth grade graduates, a teacher's certificate or a ninth grade promotion card for entrance to the first year, and requiring from high school gradu­ates 86 credits for graduation from the advanced course, have had the effect of making the membership of the classes generally more mature. They are therefore better able to carry a course, which, though not so heavy in some ways, is intended to be more thorough than ever before. Many of the business men of the city have taken such an interest in us, and believe we take such an interest in them, that they have thought an advertisement in the "Normal Messenger for this school year would be a paying investment. The management rec­ommends to the student body all firms and all professional men who have contributed to the success of this year's "Messenger." We ask your patronageof them that they may say the "Messenger" has contributed to this year's success in business. LOCAL ITEMS Miss Tena Wall is teaching in Blaine. Miss Edna Wiseman is teaching not far from Olympia. Mr. J-s-e S-h-a-n is quite in love "up at the Normal," at least he thinks so. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [23] ---------- Miss Cecil Frescolm will soon return to school, to the pleasure of her friends. Schneider's Law (in minerology)—The appetite increases as the time to noon decreas­es. Miss Minnie Shumway discovered a for­mer pupil of hers in the Normal. No more fun for Minnie. The Alcotts and the Senior class were glad to welcome Miss Minnie Shumway who has been teaching a successful term of school at Wahl. Many students who have been away from school teaching for the last few years have re­turned this year. The Seniors are glad to see among their number Miss Mabel Stein, Miss Nelly Jones.: Miss Carrie Risedorph, and Miss Lulu Robinson. G—"When is Cecil coming back to school ?" A—"Cecil is taking a course in dishwashing, —first year, I believe. It includes physical cul­ture and music. She is also studying broom-ology, and when she completes that course she will enter the Normal school." Teacher in Primary Department—What did you see this morning on your way to school which resembled a cylinder, Johnny? Johnny (eagerly)—A pig with its legs cut off is like a cylinder. Teacher (talking in sleep that night)—Cut the corners off a cube, children, and you'll have a pig. It seems that every year a great many stud­ents change from one school to another. This year we have two students who were among the popular ones in Pullman last year: Misses Jackson and Price. Miss Price is quite an athlete, being champion of the Girl's Basket Ball team in that school last year. It will be remembered that that team defeated the Uni­versity team. ^gF ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [24] ---------- SOCIETIES AURORA. The Aurora Society is as flourishing as ever. Over fifteen old members have return­ed and some very interesting programs are being prepared. The officers for this year are: Jessie Havens, president; Anna Keene, secretary; Ethel Nichols, sergeant-at-arms. UTOPIAN. The Utopian girls thoroughly believe in having a good time, and although many of their number did not return this year, those who did are as jolly as ever. Friday after­noon, September 25, a pleasant hour was spent in playing games and munching "fudg­es" and " kisses." As two of the officers elected last year did not return, Miss Mackey and Miss Morgan were elected to fill the offi­ces of vice-president and treasurer respect­ively. ALCOTT. The Alcott Literary Society had a very de-lightfull meeting on the afternoon of Septem­ber 25. Instead of the usual program a very interesting description of her summer vaca­tion was given by Miss Baker, our faculty critic. This was the first regular session of this school year, and it was celebrated with the vim and vigor characteristic of the Al-cotts. True to their custom in the carrying out of new ideas, the Alcotts invited the new students and the Philomathian Society to help dispose of a tempting array of good things. Better consumers than the "Philos" cannot be found. A "special meeting of the Alcotts" is to be held soon to plan for an entertainment. * KULSHAN CLUB. The Kulshan Club begins its work this year with twenty old members and good prospects for twenty new members. Instead of a regu­lar meeting on September 25, the Club gave a picnic on Sehome hill. The old members and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [25] ---------- several new ones, heavily loaded with baskets, dishes and kindling wood, left the campus about 2 .-30 Friday afternoon, under the guid­ance of their worthy critic, Mr. Epley. After a short trip over a very rough path they found themselves on top the hill, and a few minutes later Mr. Epley was seen, axe in hand, hunt­ing for a good location for a fire. Soon the coffee -was ready and the jolly party was seat­ed in a circle, enjoying the sumptuous lunch which had been prepared. After lunch, Mr. Epley entertained the party with bear stories. The company returned about 5130, all declar­ing it a pleasant and profitable afternoon. * PHILOMATHIAN DEBATING CLUB The first meeting of the Philomathian Club held on Friday, September 25, promised well for the popularity of the society, for an invi­tation to attend a banquet was received from the Alcott Society. The invitation was eager­ly accepted and the Society adjourned to room 21, where the banquet was held. They declared the Alcotts a lively, enthusiastic and big-hearted Society, and rumors of a return banquet in the future are afloat. The Philomathians number only seventeen at present. This is because many of the boys who were here last year are not attending school now. There are a number of new boys however, and by the time they are admitted as members, the Society will be restored to its usual size. The work for the first semester has been planned by the program committee, and a full program will be rendered on Fri­day, October 2. THE SOMERSET Y. A Somerset Y has been organized in the school and more will be heard of it in the fu­ture. This is a Y. W. C. T. U. Society, and goes by this name when introduced into schools. It receives its name from Lady Hen­ry Somerset, who was a great friend of, and a worker with, Frances E. Willard. This is the first society of the kind organized in a school in the state. Its object is to create a temperance sentiment, active work being im­possible. Keep an eye on the "white ribbon" girls. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [26] ---------- CHIUC. The Chilic Society has begun the year with a good society membership and has already rendered an interesting program. This tribe of brave and enthusiastic workers, has for its chief and critic, Miss Mittie U. Meyers. The officers elected the last half quarter of last semester will serve during the first five weeks of this semester. The officers are: Ida Char-roin, president; Florence Sears, vice-presi­dent; Miss Temple, secretary; Julia Fritz, treasurer. A reception will be given to the new members Friday, October 2, '03, at 3:15, in room eighteen. Come each Chilic and bring a new member. Come soon, as the membership will be limited to forty. THE Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. held its first meeting on the seventeenth of September, from 12:30— 1 :oo p. m., which was formerly the regular time. At this meeting we were addressed by Reverened Mr. Varney, pastor of the Frst Baptist Church here. He gave an excellent talk, one appreciated by all present, and one that was a great encouragement to the Asso­ciation workers. Quite a large number of the young ladies were present, also some of the young men. On Friday evening, September the eigh­teenth, the association girls gave a reception at the normal in what was formerly the chap­el, but now the Society Hall and the room given to the Association. The first part of the evening was very enjoyably spent in listening to the following program: Address of Welcome. Prof. Wilson Recitation, "Jimmie Brown's Steam Chair," Vivian So Relle Piano Solo, "Moonlight on the Hudson," Miss Clark Recitation, " Fora Little Feller," .. Miss Myrl Hayes Vocal Solo, " The Rosary," Miss Jessie Havens Recitation, " A Lad of Pirates," Miss Drummond Piano Duet, " Sansare," .Miss Hunt and Miss Ethel Hunt Vocal Solo, " Jack o' Dears," Miss Cox ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [27] ---------- Recitation, " The Coquette Conqured,".. Mrs. Mathes After the program, fruit punch was served and the students spent the remainder of the evening talking over old times with their friends and getting acquainted with the new students. The rooms were beautifully decorated with bunting and fir boughs, making everything as home-like as possible. During the coming year the young ladies of the Association expect to accomplish more than has ever been done before. Deligates will be sent both to the state convention which meets in Tacoma, and to the annual convention at Capitola, California. The new Association rooms will be furnished in as home-like a fashion as possible, and by the means of re­ceptions and Bible study classes, the girls ex­pect to arrouse more enthusiasm in the work. The sale of cocoa will be begun immediately, and this will not only accommodate the stud­ents who bring cold lunches and wish some­thing warm for a drink, but it will be a finan­cial aid to the Association. Miss Shields, the State Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. has been here since the opening of school. She gave the girls a talk about how they might make their school year more pleas­ant; and she also met the cabinet officers of the Society, giving them instructions and sug­gestions for the work of the coming year. * ALUMNI. The class of '03 have positions as follows: Effie Bates, teaching in Stanwood; Bertha Breckenfeld is in Los Angeles, Calif.; Lilly Carter, in Sunnyside; Alice Clark, in Sumner; Lou Dobler, in Tacoma; Olive Edens, in Whatcom; Marguerite Fleming, in Everett; . Ben. F. Ho vies, in Olympia; Cecilia Jacobs, in Everson; Mae Knox, in Port Townsend; Minerva Pettet, in Everett; Effie Rear, Sno­homish; Bertha Ross, Lowell; Ella Rucks, Des Moines; Minnie Sapp, Arlington; Irene Smith. Tacoma; Girtie C. Smith, Marysville; Josephine Snyder, Osceola; Hjelma Stenvig, Paulsbo; Bells Williams, Ritzville; Lucy Ves­tal, Snohomish; Mrs. Anna Temple, Cheha-lis; Gertrude M. Smith, Marysville. Stalira Biggs is attending the State University, Earl ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [28] ---------- Morris has a position as artist on the staff of the Seattle Times; Lucius A. Jones is attend­ing State University; Emma Gruber is prin­cipal at Doty; F. W. Rhoades is professor of mathematics in the Whatcom High school. Estelle Fletcher, '02, who taught at Port Gamble last year, will teach in Port Town-send this winter. Thomas L. Monett, '02, is principal at Red­mond. Minnie Penfield, '02, who taught at Look­out, will teach the primary department at Sil­ver Beach this year. Annie Raymond;.; '02, who taught at Granite Falls last year, is resting this season. Laura Sweet, '02, is teaching at Sumas. Emma Ratcliffe, '01, who taught at Acme last year, has accepted a position as principal at Fir. Hattie M. Dellinger, 'oi, is attending an art school in New York City. Ethel Luce, '01, has the position as tempo­rary teacher of music in the Whatcom State Normal School. C. H. Bowman, '01, has a position as prin­cipal of the schools at Cedarhome. Clara Norman, 'oo, is a teacher at Hadlock. Florence Griffith, 'oo, who has been teach­ing in Whatcom, is now attending Oberlin College in Ohio. The following resolutions of condolence were accepted by the Alcott society: We, the undersigned members of the Al­cott Literary Society in the first regular ses­sion assembled since the death of one of our Sister Alcotts, Miss Emma Wright, wish to express publicly our sincere grief over the loss of a faithful member and to extend to her sis­ter our heartfelt sympathy in her bereave­ment. ATHLETICS Considering the early date there is more enthusiasm over athletics this year than ever before. This is because there is a larger per­centage of boys in school this year than at any time in the past. During the early days of the semester there was a great deal of conversa­tion about the building regarding athletics, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [29] ---------- and this culminated in a meeting of the Ath­letic Association held in room 5, September 23. At this meeting the athletic prospect was enthusiastically discussed and the following officers were elected to serve one semester: President, J. R. Everett. Vice-President, Wm. Moultray. Secretary, M. Carse. Treasurer, M. Montgomery. Manager of the Foot Ball team, William Moultray. Manager of the Base Ball team, J. R. Ev­erett. With the able officers elected the present enthusiasm of the boys ought to continue and to make a very creditable showing in athletics during the nsuing year. With the Teachers in Vacation Miss Bratton traveled in Europe. Mr. Wilson studied at Berkeley, California. Miss Baker camped on Orcas and San Juan Islands. Mr. Stone spent his vacation chasing cows out of the garden. Mr. Romine spent a few weeks at a camp in British Columbia. Dr. Bowman stayed in Whatcom and took charge of the office. Miss Cooper visited Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D. C. Miss Tromanhauser studied architecture and spent a week in Oregon. Mr. Forrest camped on Orcas Island and made four trips to Mt. Constitution. Miss Hayes went camping on Waldron Is­land and at the head of Lake Whatcom. Miss Montgomery spent her vacation at the home of her parents, at Sebyler, Nebraska. Dr. Mathes visited his parents in the East, and returned by way of Berkley, California. Miss Meyers went from the northwest cor ner of the United States to the Colorado Des­ert within three and a half miles of the Mexi­can boundary, afterwards visiting her mother at Reno, Nevada. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [30] ---------- TKe Final of Tim Reiley It was shortly before the great strike in Pennsylvania that Tim Reiley, a lad of eigh­teen or twenty, secured work in the great coal mine owned by Getty, Morris and Co. Mr. Getty, by his personality and apparent kindness to all, had gained the love and re­spect of every man on the force, but of all the men with whom he came in contact, he found Tim Riley the gloomiest, and most stoical to all outward appearance. The men gradually came to recognize the fact that Tim was a bone of contention between the most largely interested members of the com­pany, Getty and Morris. It was Morris who had given Tim work and kept him on the force. Although Mr. Getty was apparently so kind to all his workmen, there were those who knew of unkind acts done by him. Tim was one of this number, and it was because of this knowledge that Getty made his life very bit­ter, and changed his daily walk into a thorny path. The knowledge that Tim possessed was such that would darken any life. Tim was a very little boy when his father was unjustly imprisoned and before his case was.brought into court he had died suddenly. The cause of his death had been publicly given as heart failure, but Tim could remember that a man who called himself La Plant, had called on his father the night before the trial and a long conversation had been carried on be­tween his father and La Plant. Even now he could hear his father say: "No, no, La Plant, were I to relinquish my honor, the greatest and best example I could leave my boy would be missing." He remem­bered how pale and drawn his father's face had looked and how, when La Plant left, his countenance wore a fierce, determined look. In the morning Tim's father was found dead. That was all. It was a lesson for Tim; his word was as nothing against the physicians, but from that day his life towards those not of his own family was changed. As years were added to his age his repugnance to strangers and the world increased. After his father's death a little brother was born and, when in two years, the once happy mother closed her tired eyes and passed into ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [31] ---------- the beautiful beyond, she called Tim to her bedside and said: "Timmie, I leave little Jack to your care. Whatever conies, let him be your first thought. Be a good boy and don't forget your father." Jack had, after that day, been Tim's first thought. Evn though Tim's outward life was glum, cold, and hard, there was always a time when every unkind thought was banish­ed and nothing but love and protection re­mained; that time came when Tim arrived, after his day's toil, at the top of four flights of stairs and was greeted with a hearty, "Hel­lo, Tim," from the dear little crippled Jack who stayed in their one little room and "kept house for Tim." At home all was sunshine, the hard, bitter lines about Tim's mouth relaxed, the steely glint in his eyes vanished, and Jack never knew the Tim of the coal mine. When supper was over and the dishes were washed, Tim would pull the two comfortable rocking chairs up in front of their little cook stove and Jack would tell what he had learned at school. So it hap­pened that Tim had his evening school at home, hand in hand up the not altogether flowery path of knowledge. When Tim first took the position at the mine and met Mr. Getty, the face of the latter was like a long forgotten dream, and was be­fore Tim night and day; the voice, too, had a familiar ring, and one day when Mr. Getty was quickly passing through the shaft in which Tim worked he caught a glimpse of Tim's face, slackened his sped, hurried on twenty or thirty feet and then came back and said: "What's your name, boy?" "Tim Reiley," was the glum reply with an unpleasant look at his questioner. The color left Mr. Getty's face for a ninstant, and looks of surprise passed over the faces of the other workmen when Get­ty hissed in a low voice: "Reiley, Reiley—" The look changed when he resumed his natur­al tone and said: "You'll have to finish that work in a few minutes, Reiley, we're going further up the shaft." As Getty moved away Tim muttered uncon­sciously "Getty—La Plant—Getty La Plant." As the words came from his lips he drop­ped his pick and pressed a grimy hand to his brow and said: "At last I recognize the face and voice— ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [32] ---------- strange I have not known him before. I had begun to think this life had crazed me." After that Getty would heap petty insults upon the boy, insults which were not seen or noticed by the other men, until in the boy's heart there grew such a thirst for revenge that he vowed the first opportunity which present­ed itself should not be passed. The shaft in which the force was working at that time was about five hundred feet un­derground. The track leading down being al­most perpendicular, the cars were carried up and down by means of long pulley-Ike chains. The thought had often entered Tim's mind that if one link were broken the car would be carried down the track at a velocity which would send the occupants to a certain and ter­rible death. As the day passed Tim's position gradually grew harder., Getty and Morris had frequent talks about him. Getty always wanted to dis­charge him while Morris held that he should not be discharged so long as he did his work well. The talks were never at Getty's instiga­tion for he feared that Morris would discover his cruelty and he would then lose a valuable partner; not only this, but he knew also, that Morris would go into details of the affair and he dreaded the disclosure of certain facts which he feared Tim remembered. Getty still held his respectful position among his other workmen. Whenever he approached there were smiles exchanged, pleasant words spoken, or business transacted with care. In fact the men almost began to worship Getty— all but Tim; the fierce looks bestowed upon Getty by that individual, the passing expres­sions of hatred and fierceness were almost enough to cancel the favor of the rest of the men. The thirst for revenge within Tim's heart grew stronger each day and even little Jack be­gan to notice a change and sometimes he would wake up in the night to hear Tim's in­coherent words with the name of "La Plant" often mingled. Tim was taken to task by Jack and made some sort of excuse about "one of the men," which satisfied the trusting boy. It was only after a Sunday's holiday with Jack that Tim felt as though he could bear his hard lot. They would go out to the cem­etery where the dear mother and father' had ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [33] ---------- been laid to rest and there Tim would tell of each, always forgetting to tell of his father's imprisonment. Jack thought there was no one in the world half so good and brave as Tim but after one of these talks Jack was in doubt for a little while—yet grew contented by the soiloquy— "Well, I guess it doesn't make much differ­ence, because one's my brother and the other's my father." The time for Tim to go back to work would come and Tim's other self came with it. Tim often wondered if he were doing wrong by not letting Jack know of his feelings, but this thought was always broken by another. "If I'm good and true to him, does it make any difference how I am treated by, or how I treat others?" Then the young heart would harden and Tim never told Jack his troubles. It was after one of his particularly quiet Sundays that on Monday morning Tim went back to work and found the men in an uproar. The strike was on. Although it had been brewing for a long time, Tim knew nothing of it for he was entirely left alone and when even spoken to, it was only to ridicule him on account of his treatment of Getty. Getty, strange to say, was still in good favor, for it had been circulated, probably by his own in-geniuty, that Morris and the other members of the company did not want to increase the wag­es while he was in favor of doing so. With the exception of Tim. all the force were "union men." Tim, by economy and plain living, was able to provide the little home for Jack and have a few comforts without "striking." Getty knew this and by unkind word and laughing taunts brought the other workmen to hate Tim, "The Glum," as they called him. As Tim approached the shaft he heard shouts and found coal and other missiles fly­ing in various directions. Getty reigned su­preme and when Tim stepped into the car in­tending to take his usual place, Getty came close to his side and said in a low, harsh voice, "Tim Reiley, today is your last day here." "Boys, Reiley is the only one who has not struck, if it had not been for his influence with Mr. Morris, your wages would have been ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [34] ---------- raised." At this there was a shout of "Kill him! Kill him." Getty looked at Tim and smiled maliciously. Tim's blood was stirring.. He felt as though ten thousand demons had possession of him. Getty was standing upon the car; Tim gave a wild laugh, seized his pick, and struck the links of the chain a mighty blow. Rage, fear and revenge were depicted upon his countenance as the pick descended. An awful stillness swept over the crowd as the chain cracked, the car gave a lurch forward and started on its horrible downward journey. Tim stood as if rooted to the spot and then with one flying leap sprung to the mouth of the mine and hurled himself in front of the car to be ground into fragments. In a few mo­ments the car stopped and the stillness was broken. Three of the foremost men approach­ed the shaft. A horrible sight met their view. Getty had fainted. The mutilated body of Tim lay within a few feet of the rear wheels of the car. That night little Jack waited long for the ever welcome footsteps of Tim. He came not and as Jack, with his chair pulled close to the window waited for Tim and watched the stars he did not know that Tim's oflier self had been revealed, and that his spirit had passed to a land where there are no Gettys. BY '05. ttMffii J. N. Selby lt;2L Co. School Supplies Books, Stationery Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books Come and see us. Pkonm Rmd 514 1244 Hotly Stmt ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [35] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUBH, MANAGER 106 Roily Street •«•« Wbatcoa CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rait Seeing is belieJring PACIFIC REALTY CO, FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Brock's Bad Cold Breakers The only quick and reliable Cold Cure that is not injurious NO QUININE, NO BROMIDES TRY THEM ONCE M DeChamplain Graham J H ^ OWL PHARMACY ~*W Cor. Dock and Hollr Sts. It is not only words but the merits of the Goods KNABE, HARDMAN, FISCHER PIANOS ESTEY, MASON HAMLIN ORGANS On E a s y T e r m * A t RAMAKER MUSIC CO. 1349 ELK STREET PHONE RED 481 l ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [36] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI,M, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 505 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Williams. Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date You are always welcome to visit our store. We carry just what you need Photo Supplies, Stationery Pyrography Outfits Pictures, Bric-a-Brac Evans' Art Store HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [37] ---------- / gt;e (Sum of Life Just a little sunshine , Just a little rain; Just a little pleasure. Just a little pain. O'er the ups and downs of life Hand in hand they go; Just a little happiness, Just a little woe. If in life's brigh morning Clouds grow dim and black And hide the sunshine from us, It will soon come back. If the day is rainy, And you're rather blue Because you have to stay in doors, And don't know what to do, Then don't be glum and gloomy, But see what you can do To cheer the other fellow up, Who's also feeling blue. And the sun shines brighter After all the rain, When from behind his mask of clouds He smiles on us again. —MARJORIE SPRATT. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [38] ---------- Try Sherman's 200 page Composi' tion book, at 25 Cents, Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J T h e i e never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. ^HERMAN'S A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street WHATCOn, WA5H. Munro, Blake Haskell We have the largest and most com­plete up-to-date line of cutlery on the Bay. Every piece warranted as represented or money refunded on presentation of returned goods. ; : Monro, Blake $ fiaskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [39] ---------- •v^t gt; ? • ' ' ' * !!": gt; S'iJr-.V'^-y'''^ ^^|S^^|3^|^^|, ill ^ ' • l ^ . i j " ^ ' ' t " "^0Pg0 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [40] ---------- ^ v^;-^S'%? gt; • "U-. v^fe;:#" $:,Ur:.h.£fc% '••• '••%• ."Jvftjfeirvj ill 'h. ?k gt; vMi .:'.'-.'7' gt;'• ffJfffrsCs^'.r!v. ':"••'•. •', \'-\ ^£m £~S. ).~,'$.'.i-'','^'"if-'^'"r'^'^ lt;y- | Superlative; deg^and almost any *• irelWr€*s«4 inan *ill tdl y6u_Jhat f himeelf from i s to |i$: oa t ^ ^ a l m as a custom »!»? sis^' -•'; gt; '•'4«lv.,-V; *^^.i r' •. ••'. hi'•j s* gt;";'-,• :-PPPPP
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1903_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER November 1903 Monthly Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [2] ---------- 2 T
Show more1903_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER November 1903 Monthly Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [2] ---------- 2 TELEPHONES * g OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 * 1 HOUSE HARDWARE CO. | * TMBGy 5 lt;l gt; | Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods * J of All Kinds, Building Hardware * m ....... * * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * * WHATCOM * ! GROCERIES! «m — — — — • — — — — — #* w . ^, m * gt; m m g WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE g * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * g RETURN SAME AND MONEY I 5| WILL BE REFUNDED .AAAA* J. * * * * m . * tir * Or * * m m | Byron Grocery Co* | * * m m * J4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 $ m t f * f * f « f « * C f « f « f ^ t f ^ f ^ ( « ( * « £ ( « * * s m ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [3] ---------- The Leader Sells Everything For Woman's Adornment From Bead to Foot There's a beau­tiful assortment of : : : : : Fine Mflliaery, Dress Bats, —and— flats for School and Street Wear Our Suit Department has everything in ready-to-wear a p ­p a r e l . Cloaks,f|Furs, Waists, Skirts, Tailor Made Suits Shoe Department Nobby, toppy styles. Prices low. Pretty effects in e v e n i ng slippers : : : : : : Doing Light Housekeeping? Try our Grocery De­partment. Phone Main 132. All kinds of good canned goods, fresh vegetables and fruits : : : : : : : : The Leader ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [4] ---------- Dr. S. K. R.oss; Mtfr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting led Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDOE. KLINE VAN WYK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... \ V / K will sell yon a city lot in any part of this city or ^M Fairhaven, and if yon are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the MTNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, J* J* Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property BeUiflgham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms / , 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2281 Residence 'Phone 8281 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 885 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CI.OVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONB BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WAS Hi Whatcom Dental Parlors DK. R. LTBROOK SHAKKXJH, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER tT«ii„ m~.i, S I * W e s t Holly Street Holly Block j l g o 5 j ^ ^ s t r^t PhoneB i a c k 187i ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Note and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wait to £hre Dear the normal $chwl hyestigate lysle's Normal School Tracts am Lysle's Acre Tracts flll JHjaceit to State Donul $cM BEAUTIFUL Residence Property, situated di­rectly between the growing cities of Pair-haven and Whatcom, and particularly adapt­ed to the needs of those attending the Normal, or to those who wish to board or room Normal stu­dents. This is made so on account of its close proximity to the Normal. THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRACTS contain nearly an acre of ground, and of­fer better inducements to locate near Hie Normal than any other property on Bellingham Bay. Good terms and low interest. AT FIRST HANDS, AND You PAY NO COMMDJSIONS. C A M P B E L L IS Clow«r Block, lt;s? WHateoa*. WMB». ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [7] ---------- — S t a t e — Hormal School WHATCOM + WASHINGTON S beautifully located be­tween the cities of What­com and Fairhaven. These cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus. Corr*tpond«no« Invit*d. Catalog**!* TT—. Offers T h r e e Regular Courses Special course in methods Courses in manual training Review Courses Buildings The school occupies two large and substantial buildings having all modern conveniences Dining Hall The school has erected a new dining hall upon the campus in which are served regular meals and lunches at popular prices. Prominent Features- Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereopticon and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths; Manual training department; Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n and E x p e n s e s - Second semester opens February 1,1904 Students enter at any time; Board and room coats £3.50 to |4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Princ ipa I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [8] ---------- There is nothing to be fonnd in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is att rt! *'t As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. In Stacielg tfoer* uxt mattg Fails produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Tfce test fnr Ifre Bnsituess TOaw anil thoe latest for tfoe Aorctetg JaWdg is fonno at tiije . . . . i:»»»«»»»» HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanK Book FolRs ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, B. L,., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss KATE GOMPERTY, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher^ Grammar Grades MiSS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [10] ---------- I Peterson Co. I 1 — = = = • — 5 | W ' 1 * For Stylish Up-to-Date Goods # j * in Men's and Boys' Wears. jjj J See Us. W | 124 E. Holly WHATCOM | Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right Kaufman Bros. Newest Fall Styles in Ladies' Tailored Suits Splendid Millinery Showing f* A D C in all the best and latest W M r w materials. Special val­ues at 25, 36 and 50 cents Sole Agents for the Celebrated Marquese Waists. Americas Best Tailored Waist. Exclusive sale of W. B. and C. B. a la Spirite Corsets. finest Makes of Kid Gloves Maggroni $1.50 grade Mascot $1-25 grade Sovereign.. $100 grade Duchess $2.00 grade ;.AAAA#^^JM^KK*^:~ gt;^KHH'« gt;** lt;;** lt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger November 1903 Into the BritisK Museum Within one square of the great commercial artery of London, yet always within earshot of the dull, ceaseless roar of the business that pulsates from Hyde Park to Blackwell, sits the greatest library of the world and one of the greatest museums. It fronts upon a narrow bookstall street that now and then apes the noises flooding in through the transcept alleys from the great competitor. At 9 o'clock every week day morning of the year—except four— the high, htige iron gates part and swing slowly open to the early readers. The creaking noise of the gates and the hurrying feet over the cobbled court disturb the quiet cooing of the numberless pigeons that take their late break­fast on the walks and steps. Some of the readers stop and make peace by adding a crumb to the frugal meal and then stand watching the pacified ones wind their flight to the frieze above to bask in the sun. The energetic readers hurry at once across the hallway and through the narrow passage into the reading room or into the hall of MMS; some loiter to chat; others examine a curio or two before beginning work. The Mu­seum is the sepulcher of the past—there lies Cleopatra and many of her Ptolemy and Phar­aoh predecessors; a tomb of by-gone days-there hang the robes of an Egyptian princess and the deckings of an American chief. Here in this Walhalla, the common meeting ground of the great and the good, is assembled the sculptured masterpieces of Greece and Rome, the manuscript literature that won the applause ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [12] ---------- of the Athenians, the carved monoliths that awed the subjects of Persia. The dry atmosphere of the spacious halls and the peculiar silence that reigns everywhere imbues one with a sense of finiteness that strives to break the bond of the present and fly to intimacy with the past. Turning one's glance to the west it meets the fixed, stony gaze of a Roman emporor, who, by this fixedness., seems to invite a closer acquaintance with himself and his fellow Caesars. There at the head of this long line of rulers stands the first of the blood. Com­placency marks the whole appearance, con­fidence in every feature, a mouth to command and a jaw to execute—Caesar. The child Au­gustus beside the bust of his golden days when the weight of the world's rule wrinkled his brow and the songs of Ovid and Horace wrote tenderness on his lips. A few steps beyond and one is in the insolent presence of the fiddle-ing master of Roman tortures. Behind that broad, high brow was engendered the Chris­tian persecutions; those are the eyes that looked pleasantly upon his burning subjects; the great nose that sniffed at the wine from every clime; the protruding, sensous lips that sang songs at the burning of Rome and that gave orders for the martyrdom of Paul—Nero. With pleasure one turns from this terrible Roman to the grandest Greek a few steps away. Old Homer—sitting high on his ped­estal— all tarnished and soiled, except for the restored nose and an ear-lobe, directs his sight-les eyes upward over the victors of the Olym­pian games and sees in his mind's heaven the campaigns of the Trojan war, and opens his lips to tell to the listening viewer the events of that one great day. Through a door a black object in the cen­ter of an adjoining room rouses the curiosity —and curiosity must be satisfied. There on a low stand tilted like a school boy's desk lies the Rosetta stone. At this desk the world Of today learned to spell the words of Egypt, to write in the language of Cleopatra, and to number out the hosts of the Pharaohs. The dark basalt seems blackened by the murky sleeves of this school boy in the learning of his lesson of the past, and even the base seems scratched by the restless feet as the plodding brain, conning ancient lore, seeks to keep pace with the physical energy of the modern today. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [13] ---------- In returning, with another glimpse of this quaint text-book, another glance at the Greek bard, and a passing view of ambitious Caesar and the terrible Nero, one is filled with the spirit of the then, and passes by the statue of Mracus Aurelius, whose Danubian conquests seem now in progress, by the bust of Cleopatra whose sad life ended but yesterday, by the statue of Demosthenes whose crooked mouth is still telling over the Phillips of the day before. Feeling oblivious that the sun is shin­ing and allowing habit to care for thr nonce, one enters the great reading room under the dome one foot larger than that of Saint Pet­er's at Rome, there to draw from the 20,000 reference books or from the 2,000 volumes of catalogues to draw upon the 2,000,000 vol­umes lines in seserve upon forty miles of shelv­ing. J. N. BOWMAN. A Time for THanksgiving The year was 1790, the time near Thanks­giving. The evening was chill and as Mr. Oliver entered the little, low room where his wife and two daughters were preparing the evening meal the mental atmosphere fell per­ceptibly. It was easy to see when things had gone wrong with "father," who a follower of the stern Puritan, kept his temper in "wholesome restraint," but in the doing con­trived to make his immediate surroundings distinctly unpleasant. The simple, almost frugal meal was nearly over when Mr. Oliver spoke. "We will speak no more of John. He is no longer a nephew of mine; and," fixing a stern eye on Elizabeth, "no more a cousin of yours." Again there was silence while Mrs. Oliver waited in gentle impatience and the girls in silent indignation for an explanation. "In all the years I can remember, I have never heard of an Oliver being a thief. It is left for John who goes from ungodly pranks to thievery, to so disgrace the family. Last night after the festival at the Doctor's he stole the huge silver tankard. As I said," he added on rising from the table, "we will say nothing about this matter." Elizabeth said nothing, but quietly busied ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [14] ---------- herself about the evening's work apparently thinking no more of the matter and disregard­ing the furtive glances cast at her by her mother. Mrs. Oliver had fully expected an outburst from Elizabeth, but the girl surprised her by her calm indifference, still there was no telling what might happen. Elizabeth "took after" her father. On the surface all was quiet; Elizabeth starting the next afternoon to carry a jar of preserves to old Mrs. Ed-kins was not unusual, nor was her mother's usual caution to be back in an hour, out of the ordinary. Elizabeth delivered the pre­serves and left with almost curt abruptness. Taking all the "short cuts," she soon arrived at the little village jail and demanded to see her cousin. After some parley her demand was granted, and Elizabeth stood face to face with her cousin who had disgraced the Oliver family, and asked shortly: "John, did you do it?" "Indeed no, Betty," was the firm reply. "Then what made them say so, and how long will you have to stay here?" The young fellow laughed shortly. "They are brilliant, Betty. Some one saw me just after the party with a big bundle and shortly after the tankard was found missing, so of course I stole it. I had a package. It wasn't the tankard; but they wouldn't take my word as an Oliver for my honesty, so here I am and they shall suffer for it." "Indeed they shall," said Betty, warmly, "I'm going right over to Dr. Bennett's and just order them to let you out." John did not see the humor in her angry words and slowly answered. "It would do no good, Betty, they would only laugh. Does your father know thaat you are here?" "No." "Won't you get into trouble when you get home?" "Oh, I shall have a chapter, I suppose. I wish father didn't think I was such a baby. I'm not a baby any longer, am I, John?" "No," he answered, gravely. "Why, let me see, you are almost fifteen, aren't you, Betty?" Betty nodded. "Good bye," she said, "I must hurry." Out of doors Betty's courage almost .failed her. Dr. Bennett was very stern, although ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [15] ---------- she knew that he unbent at times and hex heart beat faster when she thought of the possibility of his refusing to free her cousin. But she had not gone far when, hearing a phaeton approaching, she looked up and saw Dr. Bennett himself. "Why," he cried, "here is little Betty Oli­ver. I was just going to see your cousin." "And I," returned Betty, "was coming to tell you to let him out." The doctor laughed. "Well, John didn't take the tankard." "Of course not," put in Betty, "Last we saw of it, it was on the side­board, and then it disappeared. Alice went home with her aunt and just before she left she sleepily murmured something about the pretty, big dish not being safe. Well, half an hour ago her aunt brought her home and the little shaver went to the clothes-chest and dragged out the tankard. She had hid it, aided by Nellie; for little six-year-old girls they have made a lot of mischief." In a short time both Betty and John were hurrying towards their respective homes. Betty with a trembling heart, in spite of her good news; she had disobeyed her father's command. Her father met her at the gate. "Elizabeth," he said sternly, his whole man­ner showing his displeasure, "I want no ex­planation of your disobedience—not a word. You may learn the twenty-first chapter of Matthew." And Elizabeth, knowing that the news of John's innocence would mitigate her punishment and delight her father above all else, took a peculiar pleasure in implicit obedi­ence. In the house the "parson," who had "dropped" in, was catechising seven-year-old Agatha. He greeted Elizabeth as she entered, and beamed upon her as. she took the Bible from the mantel in the kitchen, Mr. Oliver consulted his wife. "Perhaps," he said, "the lass had best do without her supper." His wife glanced to­ward the other room. "The parson?" she said. Better let a needed punishment slip by than show their lack of parental authority in the case of Betty proving rebellious, as she was very apt to do if so disgraced before the parson. So Betty got her supper. The minister was saying grace. "As the day of Thanksgiving draws near, cause us to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [16] ---------- be truly thankful." He prayed on, and Eliza­beth with her little brown head devoutly bowed did not hear, for her tumultous heart was fairly singing with repressed joy because her favorite cousin was not disgraced. Which was the more thankful of the two? Between you and me, it wasn't the minister. By 'o8. A Sunset on the Bay Shimmering waters flecked by crested wavelet, On high; a canopy, violet, rose and gold, A burnished gleaming trail across the bay And shadows lengthening into night. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [17] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON w K m ^ S , :06 } - • BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF . MAY WHXIAMS, '04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS. *06, Utopian / T j f - _ _ VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07,Soronian....j Wierary EDNA BOLEY, '07, Aurora i T~-I. I.OTTD3 GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan j i*ocais GRACE ICAS, '06 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 8,1879. VOL V NOVEMBER 1903 NO. JO The "Messenger" wishes every one a happy vacation and a good appetite for the Thanks­giving turkey. One of the signs of a live school is a live interest in something lively. One of the best signs, at the Normal is the enthusiasm with which the boys have taken up athletics so early in the year. The wise tell us the best qualities of man are shown when he is contesting against forces which threaten to overpower him. So some lively contests on the athletic field will develop more patriotism among both the boys and the girls than anything else pos­sibly can. Girls, don't let the boys be the only champions of the W. S. N. S. We are glad to be able to partially outline the Bellingham Bay Lecture course for this winter: Miss Clara Morris, lecture, Jan. 5, 1901. Monteville Flowers, reading, Feb. 7, 1904. Dr. Boyer. lecture, March 21, 1904. The Mozart Concert Company, April 12, 1904. Frau Schumann Heink, contralto, April 21, 1904. The sixth number has not yet been chosen. All the numbers will be given in the Normal Auditorium except the concert given by Frau Schumann-Heink, which will be given in Beck's theater. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [18] ---------- S o c i e t i e s The Kulshans have begun their regular work for this year with all the members of last year together with a number from other years,, among whom are Lillian Burk, Miss Shahan and Miss Roberts. "Once a Kulshan always a Kulshan.'" The Kulshans have also their share of new members, among these new members is a large number of strong workers. It is the desire of this society to bring its work to a higher standard than ever before. What a puckering of foreheads and elong­ated mouth parts you fould have seen if you had looked in at the Alcotts one Friday. A society poet was to be chosen and the decision to be made in favor of the one who produced the best poem. This was no small task, for the room was full of talent and each soul hungered for the position. At the given signal after fifteen minutes' work, pencils were quiet, and papers were collected, read, and judged amid loud applause and great thumping of hearts. We submit two. The first and best was writ­ten by our literary genius, Miss Henderson, The second by one who needs no introduction to the Whatcom public, Minnie Shumway. Oth­ers were highly commended and will be spread on the minutes of the Society for the authors. to gaze blissfully upon at their leisure. The Alcotts. Who are the girls that work? The Alcotts. Who never will a duty shirk ? The Alcotts. But with song and smile the hours beguile Or with mirth sublime or with jingling reyme, The Alcotts, The Alcotts every time. The Utopians are more fortunate than the other societies in having two such excellent critics as Mr. Wilson and Miss Hogle. At their home on Rose street, the seven­teenth, Professor and Mrs. Wilson entertained ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [19] ---------- the "Utopian girls." At eight o'clock the girls began to arrive in twos and threes and from then until after ten lasted a round of merri­ment calculated to bring a cheery smale to every Nestor's face. Ask one of the Utopians if she enjoyed her­self and this will be your answer, "Oh, I had just the best time." MY DOUBLE QUICK POEM. I'm going to write And there'll be a fight, If I don't win. I don't like to write, But I do love to fight, And that's a sin. So, Judges, act wise And give this the prize Or you'll regret That you ever met me Or my fine poetry In this contest. L o c a l s Three new teachers were added to the fac­ulty this year. Miss Hays attended the institute at Seattle during institute week there. Dr. Mathes, Miss Bratton, and Mr. Epley took part in the program at the institute. A former student, Miss Rebecca Ann Fow­ler, was married in Seattle, Oct. 8, 1903 to Mr. Charles Rutherford. One Normal girl went home Friday and returned wearing a diamond ring on her third finger. Explanations are in order. We had a good many pleasant days the last of October, and as a result many parents came up to visit the training school. Among the old students who visited Nor­mal during institute week were Misses Char­lotte Cochel, Blanch Miller, and Florence Hart. Several of our last year Normal students are attending the university this year. They are Misses Biggs, Ethel Hunt, Martha Creu-ger., Messrs. Eason and Jones. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [20] ---------- Mr. Teck and Dr. Minton, members of the board of trustees, visited the Normal Wednes­day morning, Oct. 21, and Mr. Teck gave a very interesting talk at general assembly. Miss Marie Lammon, teacher of physical culture in one of the Tacoma schools also vis­ited the school at chapel hour, during institute week and gave readings from James Whit-com Riley and others. On Monday, Oct. 5, Mr. Harris of the Warde and James theatrical company, visited the Normal, and read to the students scenes from some of Shakespeare's most noted plays, which were very interesting. Miss Blanche M. Evans has been electetd assisant in English. Miss Evans is a graduate of the Tacoma school system and also of Carle-ton, Minesota. She had taught in Tacoma and at Carleton college before coming to the Nor­mal school. Mr. Coventry, pastor of the Congregational church in Whatcom visited the Normal school, Oct. 7. He gave the students a talk on the history of "Sky Pilot," and described the ac­tual places in Canada from which different scenes were taken. A beautiful picture of Francis E. Willard was lately presented to the school by the State W. C. T. U. convention. Dr. Mathes pre­sented it to the students at chapel and we ex­pect soon to have an address on Miss Wil-lard's life by some member of the faculty. Miss Kate Gompertz of Berkeley, Calirofnia, was elected teacher of physical culture. Miss Gompertz is a graduate of the University of California and was an assistant teacher in the Hearst gymnasium in the University of Cali­fornia for two years gefore accepting her work in the Normal school. During institute week several prominent educators visited our school. Among them being Professor Yoder of the State Uni­versity and Mr. Boone of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Boone was formerly president of Michi­gan Normal College. He gave an address which should be helpful to all who heard him. Friday evening Oct. 16, the Seniors gave a formal reception to the faculty, the students, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [21] ---------- formal reception to the faculty, the students and their friends. The rooms on the upper floor were very tastefully decorated with ma­ple leaves and fish net. Tea and waifers were served and every one had an enjoyable time. On Saturday, October 17, the geol­ogy class went on an excursion to Chuckanut. They went as far as Chuckanut Station on the Great Northern noon train, and walked back in the evening. Among some of the things they did beside observing and ex­amining rocks and soil, was climbing bluffs and walking logs. A great many of last year's students are teaching this fall. Among them are Charlotte Cochel, Marietta; Freida Stark, Blaine; Helen Taylor, Ferndale; Alverna Richendrfer, What­com ; Emily Dodd, Lynden; Amy Linnell, Van Zandt; Nora Smith, Deming; Fay Siyits, Dem-ing; Lulu Simmons, Lawrence; Celia Jacobs, Tyman. The vacancy in the music department was filled by the election of Miss Mabel Moore of Ironwood, Mich. Miss Moore studied mu­sic in Detroit and Boston and has been super­vising music in the public schools of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and Menominee, Michigan, for the past six years. Miss Moore is an ac­ceptable soloist as well as a successful super­visor of music. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, a most delightful little picnic was enjoyed by the members of the first year class. Boarding the 1130 lake car, they went as far as the What­com Creek Falls where their first stop was made. After visiting all three falls, and ad­miring the beauties of the surrounding scenery, they proceeded to walk to the lake. About an hour was spent at the lake side, disposing of the good things with which they were well provided. A row on the lake ended the af­ternoon's outing, and the crowd returned to town tired but happy. If any one wants to know how to have a good time ask the first years and they can tell you. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [22] ---------- A l u m n i Miss Ethel B. Nelson is teaching in Che-halis. Miss Fleming is teaching in Stanwood, not Everett. At the '04 Senior reception a number of the '03 class was present. Mrs. Anna Leque-Ordal is entertaining a little son in her home. Miss Alice Carmen, '03, has a position as teacher in the schools at Norman. Miss Margaret Schneider, '03, was a visitor at the Normal during institute week. Miss Statira Biggs, '03, has been elected secretary of the Junior Class at the State Uni­versity. Miss Minerva Pettett of Everett was mar­ried recently to Mr. Love, They will reside in Everett. Miss Lillian Miller, '01, was a visitor at the Normal recently. -Miss Miller graduated from the State university last June. Miss Hattie M. Dellinger, '01, is spending the winter in Chicago studying art. During the past summer Miss Dellinger enjoyed a trip to Europe. Miss Belle Williams of the class of '03 has been elected supervisor of music in the Ritz-ville schools in connection with her work as teacher of the sixth grade. Miss Hattie B. Thompson. '00, will spend the coming winter with her sister in Nome, Alas­ka. Since leaving Whatcom, Miss Thompson has been a teacher in the Seattle schools. Miss Allie Muldoon was married Oct. 2d, to Rev. W. A. McCall of Davenport, Wash. Miss Muldoon has been teaching in Seattle and has received a life diploma from the state board of education. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [23] ---------- E x c h a n g e s To our exchanges: May you continue to be as profitable and entertaining throughout the year as your first issue proves you can be. We have enjoyed you all. Come again. We welcome "The Pacific Wave" as the first survival of a summer's sleep to make its appearance and wave a welcome. The Wave —long may she wave! To Lewis S., champion heavyweight: "When you wish a suit, go to Ferndale. There is a first class Taylor there." We recommend to all homesick students the article "College Homesickness" in the Col­lege Independent. Here is where I lose a little ground," said the tramp as he stepped into a bath tub.—Ex. The average girl likes to be told that she is sensitive but she objects to being called "touchy."—Ex.. "There's room at the top," the Senior said, As he placed his hand on the Junior's head.'" Read the second editorial in The Kodak and —go thou and do likewise. Eugene, can't you arrange to have your football team visit Whatcom? The girls would try to make it pleasant for you. The article, "Choose Well Your Reading and Respect Your Speech," in the Normal Record is worthy of notice as is also the group of intelligent looking young men ond women pictured on the fly leaf. Three French boys were studying a volume of Shakespeare in their own tongue, their task being to render it into English. They came to Hamlet's soliloquy, "To be or not to be," and here are their three renderings: "To was or not to am." "To were or is it not." "To should or not to will." We wish to congratulate the elitors of "The Enterprise" on the appearance of their enter­prising little paper. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [24] ---------- J o k e s "Why am I like a camel?" asked one Phil-omathian punster to another. "Because you carry a load," wearily responded his cam-panion. "No. because I get a hump on my­self." What makes Mr. Doran the most popular boy in the Senior class? For information concerning boats and prices thereof, see Miss Evans. Some Normal boy could not see why spoon in German is masculine gender and fork feminine. Truly, our fair laddie has much to learn. I'm glad that Dr. Bowman's desk Has so much room inside, So that when I get beneath it I have so much room to hide. And when I'm underneath it And the boy's club meets in there, Dr. Bowman can never see me When he sits there in his chair. A-L-E. German Teacher—"What is the German word for large? Miss Gross may answer." Why is it the Senior class can never sing the musical scale ? Because Do-ran. Normal girl (passing in front of bashful Normal boy)—"Excuse me." B. N. B.— "You're welcome." Heard in Zoology;—"A grasshopper is like a railroad man—he always eats in a hurry." A little boy in Fairhaven became angry at his mamma. "Mamma," said he, "do you be­lieve in 'solidation?" "Yes, dear," answered mamma. "Well, I don't, mamma; I don't believe in anything you do." When the Seniors leave next June, they will have endeared themselves to us so we may ask them to come back and settle here. Signed: Senior Treasurer. The supervisor of the training school, speaking to a little boy in class: "Little boy, you should never say 'yes,' but *y€S gt; Miss Tro-manhauser.' Little boy, very timidly, "I can't." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [25] ---------- In the geometry classes the boys must be accurate, but if one of the girls says "quadri­lateral" when she means "parallelogram," Prof. Forrest excuses her on the ground that "girls do not always mean what they say." If some one sits on a pin, what disease has he ? Apindeseatis. Practice Teacher, hurriedly whispering as she sees the supervisor approaching, "Gauzy means thin." Then more loudly, "Use gauzy in a sentence." "My dog is a gauzy one," responded the youngster. eeeeeeessseeeeeee© J. N. Selby O. Co School Supplies Books, Stationery Always Something New, Always Up to Date . . . Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [26] ---------- Day and Night The rising sun at daybreak Smiled upon the sleeping earth. O'er all reigned peace and silence Neither sound of toil or mirth. But the morning wind was wakened And! among the leaves it stirred, Bringing sleepy notes of welcome From the nest of every bird. The blazing sun at noontide Saw a happy, busy world, For the miller sang right gaily As his great wheel hummed and whirled, And the birds sang in the treetops And the mowers in the field Whistled blithely as the long grass To their sweeping scythes did yield. The setting sun at evening Ere he seeks his night's repose Paints earth and sea and1 sky with crimson, Tints each cloud with gold and rose; Sees the swallow turning homeward Weary with a long day's flight Then he sinks behind the mountain Bidding all the world, "Good Night." The silent, deepening twilight falls on the sea once more As the slowly fading sunset Dies away on yonder shore And the fisher turning homeward Like the swallow to its nest Murmurs as his boat he anchors, "After labor, sweet is rest." The moon upon the mountain Keeps watch o'er the sleeping earth. Over all reigns peace and' silence: Hushed all sounds of toil and mirth But the clock in yonder tower Like a deep-voiced sentinel Seems to say at every hour, "God is with you, all is well." —M. S. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [27] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe 0otftiiid Company OAN MCCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street •««• Whatcom CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is belieJnng PACIFIC REALTY CO. FABWAVEN, WASH, Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 3 25 Brock's Bad Cold Breakers The only quick and reliable Cold Cure that is not injurious NO QUININE, NO BROMIDES TRY THEM ONCE fi DeChamplain firaham JHg OWL PHARMACY ^W Cor. OocK a n d H o l l y S i s. It is not only words but the merits of the Goods KNABE, HARDMAN, FISCHER PIANOS ESTEY, MASON HAMLIN ORGANS On B a s y T e r m s A t RAMAKER MUSIC CO. 1249 ELKISTREET PHONE RED 4 81 # ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [28] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI.M, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 505|HolIy St. W. Before Buying: Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date You are always welcome to visit our store. We carry just what you need Photo Supplies, Stationery Pyrography Outfits Pictures, Bric-a-Brac Evans' Art Store HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [29] ---------- The Cry of tKe Forest I stood by the boisterous ocean Where the forest came down to the shore. I heard1 in the pine trees behind me A sad and disconsolate roar. As if the sturdy old giants, That had stood for the centuries gone Were weeping and wailing in anguish At civilization's' dawn. I could hear the axe of the woodsman, As tree after tree he fell. It seemed that a goddess of vengeance Was working some terrible spell. Till back in the grand old firest I heard a wearisome wail That mingled in sadness and longing With the ocean's answering gale. "Come back! O come back to the forest! Come back! O ye red men of yore, Come, dwell again 'neath the branches, Come, fish on the still rocky shore, Come, hunt again in the thicket For the bear, the elk, and the deer O, tell me the stories and legends Of the days when your fathers were here!" And then in the great old pine trees 'Twas more silent than ever before, But my thoughts were away in the forest, And I longed for the old days once more, The days of the elk and the cougar, The days when the Indian was here, The days when the forest I loved so, Had nothing—no nothing—to fear. Then drive from our wild Western forests, The hand that blights and destroys And bring again to the woodland The life that the red man enjoys. Bring back the elk and the cougar, Drive away him who e'er turns the sod, O! let this land ne'er be for man, But the hallowed spot of God! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [30] ---------- g g ^ g a a i i i i i i n i THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schafiner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Try Sherman's 200 page Compost' tion book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J j These never fail yoti. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street WHATCOH, WASH Munro, Blake Haskell We have the largest and most com­plete up-to-date line of cutlery on the Bay. Every piece warranted as represented or money refunded on presentation of returned goods. ; : Monro, Blake $ fiaskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [31] ---------- GAS ^ T I J ^ ^ F O R STUDYING AND READING ^3jS IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON ^ P * THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER 2 l t ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER WRC THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE Cft|9 MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE ^ l * * $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED *8ff0 IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON I DELIVERED IN SACKS Wftatcom Bounty Railway ana Eight Co. telephone main 121 301 lit. fiolly St., Wfcatco* ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [32] ---------- ^ N Clothing, fit and work­manship are the two es­sential features—Stein- Bloch Clothes combine these requisites in the superlative degree, and almost any well-dressed man will tell you that he would as soon have a Stein-Bloch as a custom made suit, and save himself from $5 to $15 on the deal besides. We are sole agents. Suits and Overcoats, $15 to $25. COX-OVERLOCK CO. 211 East Holly St., Hannah Block. WHATCOMPPPPP
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Show more1903_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Normal Messenger. December 1903. Monthly. Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of All Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 and 1039 ELK STREET WHATCOM B.B. Grocery Largest Stock and Lowest Prices. Our holidcay stock of Nuts, Candies, Raisins, Etc. has just arrived. Special prices for socials and churches. Telephone Main 82 117 Elk Street GROCERIES When Goods or Prices are not satisfactory, please return same and money will be refunded. Byron Grocery Co. 14 West Holly Phone Main 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Leader For the Holidays Anything and Everything for the Friends and the Folks at Home. Furs, Fine Waists, Fancy Work, Dressing Sacques Kid and Golf Gloves, Dolls, Bric-a-Brac, Fine Neckwear, Leather Goods, Perfumes. BOOKS All the $1.50 copyrighted books for $1.15. Cloaks, Waists AND Suits at ONE-FOURTH off TRY OUR GROCERY DEPT. PHONE MAIN 132 The Leader ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Dr. E. E.. Ross, Mgr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Comer Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDGE,KLINE VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop- erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the AETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 263 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBROOK SHAMKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Holly Block 108 West Holly Street Phone Black 1871 1306 Dock Street ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 604 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM. WASH (Uan't to Live flear the normal School Investigate lysle's Normal School Tracts and lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to $tate normal $cbool BEAUTIFUL Residence Property, situated di­rectly between the growing cities of Fair-haven and Whatcom, and particularly adapt­ed to the needs of those attending the Normal, or to those who wish to board or room Normal stu­dents. This is made so on account of its close proximity to the Normal. THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRACTS contain nearly an acre of ground, and of­fer better inducements to locate near the Normal than any other property on Bellingham Bay. Good terms and low interest. AT FIRST HANDS, AND You PAY NO COMMISSIONS. C A M P B E L L 18 Clover Block, +• Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- State Normal School WHATCOM WASHINGTON IS beautifully located between the cities of What­com and Fairhaven. These cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus. Correspondence Invited. Catalogue Free. Offers Three Regular Courses Special course in methods Courses in manual training Review Courses Buildings The school occupies two large and substantial buildings having all modern conveniences Dining Hall The school has erected a new dining hall upon the campus in which are served regular meals and lunches at -popular prices. Prominent Features— Catalogued library; large museum ; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereopticon and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths; Manual training department; Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses - Second semester opens February 1, 1904 Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. E d w a r d T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Printing We Produce the Best Holly Press There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. It is an Art! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. In Society there are many Fads produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. The best for the Business Man and the latest for the Society Lady is found at the HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and Blank Book Folks IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss MITTIE U. MYERS, B. L,., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MiSS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Peterson Co. For Stylish Up-to-Date Goods in Men's and Boys' Wears. See Us. 124 E. Holly WHATCOM Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- tables. Quality guaranteed Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right Attractive December Offerings The New Tailored Suits The ones shown at this time are by far the most beautiful exhibited this season, consisting of the Long Cloak Effects in both plain colors and mixtures. Swell styles, indeed! Fit to grace any lady's form, and such varieties, too! But in no instance but one suit ot a kind. It is indeed a pleasure to look over these new suits. New Military Coats Another big assortment of them is in. It is impossible to describe them here correctly, but rest assured, the are beautiful garments, entirely different from any you have seen here before. The same idea--but one garment of a kind--prevails here. New Cravanette Coats And still they come. But the demand tor Cravanette Rag- lans at this time is immense, and we are keeping three dif- ferent factories busy to supply us with their latest styles, thus always showing new designs and patterns. New Handkerchiefs Beginning this coming week, we start our exhibition of Holiday Hankerchiefs. Most magnificent styles and thousands of different varieties. Especially so in the better qualities. All sorts of imported European Novelties, including elaborate hand embroidered and hand-worked Battenburg Hankerchiefs. KAUFMAN BROS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Normal Messenger December 1903 Christmas in Sweden Christmas in most of the Christian coun­tries dates back to the time when Christianity was introduced. But in Sweden it had been celebrated hundreds of years before, in honor of Oden, the chief god of the ancient Scandina­vians, and it was the greatest of the holidays of the year. At this time, the fierce warriors of the North, having returned from their ex­cursions in foreign lands laden with the spoils of war, having nothing to do because they dis­dained to work thinking it not an honorable profession, and the time of the year not being favorable for war, would assemble at certain parks or places which had been dedicated to their gods, bringing with them a multitude of sheep, oxen, pigs, and other animals, which were roasted whole. Now they began a time of feasting and merry-making, and it was a time of great rejoicing because the sun would now return and the days grow longer. Oxen, sheep, and even children were offered to the gods to secure their good will for the coming year and to thank them for the past. When Christianity was introduced it was easy for the people to adopt Christmas and though the offerings to the heathen gods ceas­ed, most of the other customs survived. One of these was the feasting, and now, as Christ­mas draws near, there are great preparations. Beverages are made and pigs are killed. This is the busiest time of the year for the house­keeper. Enough bread is now baked to last till New Years and generally until about the middle of January. Everything is made in the same proportion. No matter how poor a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- family may be, they always live better at Christmas than at any other time of the year. The day before Christmas everything is in readiness. On the clean floor is strewn chop­ped up evergreens, between the double win­dows moss is placed, while the young folks are decorating the Christmas tree. The farmer does not forget the cattle and horses, and they always receive something extra, often a half loaf of bread. The birds are not forgotten either, and one of the best customs in the plac­ing of bundles of oats on either side of the gate, or on the barn roof, and poor indeed is the farmer who cannot afford to do this. On each side of the door is placed an evergreen tree, and also one on each side of the gate, if the farmer is lucky enough to have one. Along the highway on either side, are found branches to show the way, because the highways are not fenced in., and the ditches on either side are generally drifted full of snow. As the evening draws nearer, the excite­ment of the young folks grows and they watch their mother as she prepares the dinner. First of all is the ever-present Christmas cheese, which weighs apout twenty-five or thirty pounds and is now to be partaken of for the first time. Next come the rice and fish, two other things which must not be forgotten on this occasion. Besides these things are the more choice portions of the pig and many other things. After dinner is over Christmas presents are distributed, and though in some of the humbler homes, they may not be of much value they always bring joy to the receivers. After a short time, spent by the young folks in dancing and merrymaking, and by the older folks in talking about past and future, the fam­ily retires. They must rise early the next morn­ing, for it is a custom for everybody to attend church on Christmas morning, even if he does not attend very often the rest of the year. About four o'clock next morning one can see lights in every house and about six o'clock, the time depending on the distance to be trav­eled, the people start for church. Hundreds of sleigh-bells are heard, the sound coming from every direction. Every house is now bril­liantly lighted, in each window being placed one or more candles where they are left to burn until daylight. At nine or ten o'clock the long sermon of two hours is over, and for many it has been a long, hard battle against ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- sleep, and a few have been conquered by it. In some parts of Scandinavia, it used to be a custom to wake the sleeping with a whip. When Christmas and second-day Christmas are over., the farmer and his wife start out visiting. Parties and entertainments are held to the end of Christmas. Anyone visiting is never allowed to leave without being offered some sort of refreshment, even though he be a stranger. If the visitor is a man, the first thing he will be offered is a smoke, and after that something to eat and drink. At last on the thirteenth of January the long Christmas, with its many holidays has passed, but leaving behind among the people the mem­ory of many a happy time. At the present time there are not as many holidays prescribed by law as there were fifty years ago. Then there were Christmas day, second, third and fourth-day Christmas, so that if Christmas day fell on Tuesday or Wednes­day there would be six days on which nobody could lawfully work, but at present there are only Christmas clay and second-day Christ­mas. ANDREW ANDERSON. Jack Hanford at the Academy When Jack Hon ford entered the East-brook Academy, he was as awkward as could be imagined. Six feet in height, weighing two hundred pounds, and had a wonderful faculty for saying and doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. One day shortly after the beginning of school the boys persuaded Jack to go with them to practice football. They would kick the ball to him, laughing uproarously at his awkward attempts to catch or kick it. But Jack took it all good-naturedly and appeared on the ground the next evening, determined to make the fellows who had laughed at him, learn to respect him. By the time of the first game, which was to be between Eastbrook Academy and Frank­lin College, many of the boys thought Jack should go with the team as right guard, but the fellow who was contending with Jack for that position was a friend of the captain, so Jack went along as a "sub." The game started with Jack chafing like ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- a caged lion, but soon his opportunity came, for the game had gone only about ten min­utes before Jack heard the cry, "time out," and saw his rival carried off the field. Although Jack's great strength and weight were felt, during the last half Eastbrook's line began to weaken, and Franklin slowly but surely carried the ball towards Eastbrook's goal. But two minutes were left to play. The score was noth­ing to nothing, and Franklin had the ball on Eastbrook's five-yard line. Franklin under­took to put their full-back through Eastbrook's line;, but Jack, seeing that the full-back was carrying the ball wrongly, snatched it from him, and tore down the field for a touch-down. Just as Eastbrook kicked the goal the whistle blew. The time was up! Eastbrook had won the game, and Hanford was the hero of the day! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON May Williams '04, Walter Wells, '05 ... BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS, '06, Utopian ... Literary VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07, Soronian.... Literary EDITH BLOTT, '06, Aurora .... Locals LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan .... Locals GRACE ICKES, '05 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott ... Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean ... Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic... Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be iu the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V DECEMBER 1903 NO. 11 Hurrah for our football boys! Who says the Normal gentlemen are too slow? Senators, in your hands have been placed the intersociety contests of the Whatcom Nor­mal. Can't you take some steps toward the formation of an Internormal Contest Organiz­ation? Such organizations already exist in the East. We need not be behind! The visit of Mr. Millican, representing the National Intercollegiate Association, to the Normal for the purpose of organizing an As­sociation in the school which will send a rep­resentative to the intercollegiate oratorical con­test of Western Washington in the spring, should remind us that we discovered some ex­cellent oratorical material last year in the inter­society contests. Nor should we forget our de­claimed and debators. The contests were de­clared to be the best in the history of the school. Why should we let our talent be rep­resented only in the contests of an organiza­tion, the excellence of which we all allow, but in which is represented all the educational insti­tutions of the State, both public and private? Why should not a plan be made whereby the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Normal schools of the State may become ac­quainted with each other ? To be sure our re­spective Presidents have a speaking acquain­tance, but why should not the future teachers of the State have a common interest outside of the advantages and disadvantages of teaching the Speir Method of Arithmetic? Why shouldn't some of the social tendencies we are urged to cultivate be used to make the acquain­tance of our sister schools, and how could it be better done than by means of some friendly contests? We know with what pride the U. of W. is regarded all over the State because of the fame won by her debators. Why shouldn't we give the people of the State cause to be proud of their Normal schools, beside the fact that between sixty and seventy-five grad-uats are sent out every year ? Athletics The football season is over and the boys will no longer be seen at their practice. This year lias seen the first football team which has ever been organized at the Normal, and considering that they organized late in the season, had to make a team out of practically raw material. and had such poor luck in scheduling games, they have made a very good showing. A great part of the credit for the good work done by the team is due to the coach, Mr. Green, who has come up from town nearly every night and practiced faithfully with the team until he has made it what it is. The first game of the season was played at Anacortes, and the boys went down feeling certain of winning the game. As often hap­pens when a team is over-confident, the boys were defeated in this game by a score of 6 to 5- In the first half, on the kick off, the ball was fumbled by Normal on our own 20-yard line. An Anacortes man secured the ball, and shoved it over the line for a touchdown. After this touchdown however, they did not get within hailing distance of the Normal goal. Bad luck, however, followed our boys throughout the game, and although they kept Anacortes from scoring again ,they were unable to score ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- until the last 1 1-2 minutes of play, when the ball was sent through Anacortes goal for a touchdown. White, however, failed to kick goal for Normal, and this left the score 6 to 5 in favor of Anacortes. After the Normal boys had made their touchdown there were only about thirty sec­onds left to play and for twenty the teams did not line up. Ever since the game our manager has been trying to secure a return game with the Ana­cortes team but has not succeeded. We won­der why? THE EVBRETT-NORMAL GAME. When, after many ineffectual attempts to secure games, it was at last announced that a game had been secured with the Everett High School, many of the boys were dubious as to results for Everett had shown themselves to be a strong team, having defeated Anacortes by a score of 15 to o, and Seattle second team by a score of 24 to 6. However, the boys be­gan working harder than ever in their practice, resolved to do their best whether they won or not. At last the day for the game arrived. The g ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- placed and the left half of the Everett team was preparing to kick when suddenly from the grandstand there burst from sixty lips the Normal yell: Hippity hip! Ka zip! Ka zip! Hippity hip! Ka zip! Ka zip! Hooray! Hooray! Bolay! Bolay! Whatcom Normal! , Bellingham Bay! The Everett left half waited until the yell was over and then kicked. The ball instead of rising as it generally does on most kick-offs, skipped along the ground at a swift pace and was not stopped until it reached the Normal's five yard line. Here it was stopped and the one in possession started for the Everett goal but he was tackled almost at the very place where he secured the ball and did not advance with it any more than three yards at the most. The hearts of the spectators sank within them. True, Normal, had the ball, but they were on their own io-yard line with practically the whole field to cover before they could make a touchdown. Could they ever do it? Then their own goal line wras also in danger, for supposing Everett would get the ball so near their goal, it would be a small matter to push it across and thus practically "cinch" the game. The prospects for a Normal victory were indeed poor at that moment, but nobody was prepared for what happened. By fierce line bucks, the Normal boys pushed the ball to their own thirty-yard line, and there it was lost to Everett on a fumble. The ball was not in Everett's possession very long, for they failed to gain their distance and lost it on the first three downs. Normal then began a series of fierce line bucks and short end runs, which succeeded after the first fifteen minutes of play, in pushing the ball across Everett's goal for a touchdown. The goal was easily kicked and the boys had lined up for the second kick-off when suddenly from the grand stand, there burst forth again the Normal yell followed by: i—2—3—4—5—6! Whatcom! 6—5—4—3—2—i—o! Everett! Only this time it was louder than before because it came with more confidence. On the second kick-off, Whatcom advanced the ball, before she was tackled, to the center of the field, and then by fierce playing, for Everett was playing a desperate game, advanced the ball to Everett's fifteen-yard line. It looked ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- like a sure touchdown and everybody was con­fident that the score at the end of the first half would be 12 to o, but just at the critical mo­ment, before the ball would be sent across the line, the quarterback made a forward pass and thus lost the ball to Everett. Everett succeed­ed in advancing the ball to the center of the field before she lost it but could get no further, and Normal took the ball and had it far ad­vanced into Everett's territory when the time for the half ended. Score: Normal 6. Everett o. After the first five minutes of play in the second half, Normal again shot the ball across Everett's goal line and kicked goal, making the score 12 to o. After the second touchdown the play was more even, each side having the ball for short periods and then losing it. Punting also was indulged in this half, as each team was com­pelled to punt at different times. The half ended with the ball in Normal's possession and far advanced into Everett's territory, and the girls in the grandstand with pride in their voices announced the result : i-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12! Whatcom- 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-0! Everett. Altogether the Normal boys demonstrated their superiority in every department of the game, the Everett boys are the most gritty and most gentlemanly set of fellows, play the clean­est ball, and are the best losers it has been our lot to meet. We wish them all kinds of suc­cess in the future and hope they will win all games from now on, only excepting those played against our own team. Although the football season is over for this year, and few games have been played by our team we may say truthfully, that these few games have been splendidly played and everything points to a very successful season next year. The Nor­mal team and the positions they play are as follows: Center, Swanberg; right guard,. Campbell; right tackle, Hipkoe; right end, Dunning; left guard, Miller; left tackle, Everett; left end, Phelps; quarterback, Green; left half, Pierce; right half, White; full, Moultray; substitutes. Anderson, Turner, Gilkey. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- LOCALS Some queer answers to examination ques­tions in the training school. A mariner is a man who came from Mary­land. Resemblance means that we look like our parents. A foreigner is any person who comes from Germany. Miss Mattie Braman of Bay City. Mich., has entered school. Miss Margaret Hood has returned to school after an absence of two weeks. As Miss Moore responded very willingly tc an encore some one remarked that she lived up to her name. One of the bachelor girls of the Normal has christened her room, "Hash Camp." Let's hear the names of others. Miss Stewart (in Latin class)—It's very cold in this room, Mr. Stone. Mr. Stone;—Well, I'll roast you in a min­ute. In the examination in zoology the other day some one informed the class that man was a mollusk. Prof. Romine says that this person probably knew that mollusca means soft. The night of the Junior reception, Misses McRae , Gertie Smith and Gertrude Smith visited the Normal. They were students here last year, and all of the old students were as glad to see them as they were glad to be back. The exceeding sinfulness of this age has often been commented upon. To give a more vivid conception of the utter abandonment of this period to the lusts of the flesh, a Senior makes the statement that future geologists, in order to obtain fossils, must go down below. On Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Dr. Mathes gave the students a most helpful talk during the last half of the noon hour. In it he expressed to the students, how grateful they ought to be that they, so far, have had such a beautiful school year. He also expressed to the students how greatful they should be to their parents for this opportunity and that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- they should not be afraid to express to them their appreciation. Mr. Millican, representing the National Intercollegiate Prohibition Association, organ­ized an association in the school. November twenty-fourth. The object of the Association is to get young people to investigate the prob­lem of the liquor traffic. It is not a political or­ganization in any way. One of the means of promoting an investigation of the prohibition question is the oratorical contests held each spring. These are local, state, interstate, and national. It is to be hoped that all students in­terested in temperance or in oratory will take hold of the matter and help push it along. On th eevening of November thirteenth, the Juniors gave a reception to the faculty, students and their friends. The first part of the evening was spent very pleasantly in listen­ing to a musical program, given by some of the best local talent. After this was over, ev­ery one was supplied with a lighted candle, followed by a promenade in the halls on the second floor. The music room off the audito­rium was very tastefully decorated with the class color and here was served pineapple ice. Everyone had a delightful time and no one went away feeling that he was sorry he came. SOCIETIES Y. W. C. A. The second conference of Western Wash­ington Young Women's Christian Associations was held at Whitworth College, Tacoma, No­vember 13 to 15, 1903. Seldom does the op­portunity come to any of us to attend such an inspiring meeting as was given to the dele­gates from the Normal Y. W. C. A., Miss Vinnie Winchell and Miss Bertha Kale. Del­egates from all of the Western Washington educational institutions reported flourishing as­sociations. The principal speaker of the con­ference was Miss Bertha Conde of Chicago, who is Student Secretary for the American Committee. Miss Conde is a gifted speaker and her very presence gave emphasis to her words when'she said, "'The sight of a spirit-filled life always makes others hungry for the same thing." She made it very plain that the "reason we do not have more opportunities ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- for doing good is because we do not ring true in little things." Another enjoyable feature of the conference was the music by Miss May Walker on her violin. Although the weather was not very favorable, the hearty welcome given to the vis­itors by the faculty and students of Whitworth College and the good managementof the con­ference made the event one long to be remem­bered by all who attended. CHRISTMAS CHIMES OF THE ALCOTT BELLS. The Alcotts extend good wishes and Christ­mas greetings to the faculty, to their school­mates, and to their many friends, and may the new year for them be a happy and prosperous one. Looking back over the school days of the past year, the Alcott girls fondly think of the happy and beneficial weekly gatherings, of their elections, entertainments, excursions, bus­iness meetings, '"spreads" and literary work. This required work they have enjoyed to the utmost, for it has never been a hard task but a great pleasure and one from which they have derived much good. Each week Miss Carrie Risedorph, one of the society's most earnest workers, gives an interesting illustrated talk concerning the life and work of some famous artist. Talks on famous women, musicians, authors, etc., will be given during the year. For these talks the society has purchased several dozen pictures principally reproductions of artists master­pieces. Indeed, the future looks very bright for the Alcott Society, but then the society has always prospered and with the earnest co-operation of each member it will continue to be an organiza­tion strong and influential. PARTHENON. Although organized somewhat later than the other societies, the Parthenon Club has a rap­idly increasing membership of live and enthus­iastic workers, who hope to maintain its dig­nity as an independent society by keeping up and advancing the high standard of parlia­mentary and literary work for which it stood last year. This year, as last, the work is car- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- ried on solely by the members; the require­ments for membership are the same, that is, each member must have shown himself to be an active, earnest worker in some literary so­ciety for at least one year and have been ex­cused from that society as such by his former critic. We miss those seniors who, last year, were so active in the institution and the ad­vancement of our society. At a business meeting a few weeks ago the following officers were elected: President, Mr. Pinckney White; vice-president, Miss MyrI Hays; Secretary, Miss Lola Records; treasurer. Miss Cassie Gifford; sergeant-at-arms, Mr. John Swanberg. Among the interesting numbers rendered during the past few weeks were a piano solo, "Dance of the Demon," from Hultz, by Miss Anna Hannibohl, and an address by Dr. Bow­man. This address, given on Hallowe'en, was both interesting and instructive, and embodied the history of the customs of that day. Dr. Bowman especially emphasized the fact that many of these customs, which were once be­lieved to be infallible means of gaining an in­sight into the future, were no onger believed in by the educated class, and, a few hours later was seen looking into the fact of an all-wise gypsie with a most credulous and expectant expression, while she read his palm, to find out whether—? Miss Gertie Smith and Miss Isabel McRae, former members of the club, visited the Par-thenons, Saturday evening, November 14. Exchanges We felt a little hurt that our old friend, "The Spinster." had not yet learned to spell Whatcom correctly. Perhaps Bellingham will be easier. Teacher in Latin—Decline Stella and give meaning. Student (beginning, abstractedly)—Stella, a girl. Professor, I can't."—Ex. The Normal Messenger is trustworthy as of old.—Ex. We congratulate the editors of "The College Independent" on their issue for November. We like the idea of the illustrations and should like to suggest that all our Normal students read the article, "How to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Salute! We like your attitude toward other exchanges and your timely hint, "Let Us Rather Hint Than Criticize," is good. We salute you heartily. The Eugene High School News has a sug­gestive cover, original in the extreme. We are glad to see you paying much attention to articles and accompanying illustrations. Among the creditable exchanges of the month—the Wa Wa. We see an improve­ment over your October issue. We desire to thank the other exchanges we have received for the kindly criticisms and the general spirit of kindliness and charity shown and the helpful articles. "Have you seen Al?" "Al, who?" "Al­cohol. Kerosene him last night, but he hasn't benzine since. Gaso-line him up against a lamp post and took a naptha gas. The pa­trol eum wagon took him up. Christmas Holidays are in our day of two sorts: re­ligious and civil. Civil holidays are set aside to commemorate some national event, as, for example, our own Fourth of July. They have their origins in the making and formation of nations, and are thus of comparatively late creation. Since religion and religious observ­ances preceded the creation of state, naturally the religious holidays are the older. As the re­ligion became fixed on a national denomina­tional cult, and was merged into the earliest form of a theocratic government, these feasts became civil as well as religious. Thus are not­ed the feasts of the Hebrews, the Mohamme­dans, and the Christian Middle Ages. When the Christians worshiped in the catacombs and drew their members from the lower walks of Roman society, it became imperative to sup­ply the new converts with feast days in the place of those they had observed in the Roman religions. Since Christianity in its Hebrew home had only one feast-day, and that without a fixed date, the method of the converts in giv­ing Christian significance to the holidays was followed in Rome, Byzantium and Africa. One after another the present Christian holidays arose and became fixed, but not necessarily uni­form throughout the Christian world. One of these was Christmas. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- On the twenty-fifth of December the old Romans held the feast of the sun, in honor of his winter solstice; the beginning of Spring and of new life. On account of its great importance in the Roman calendar and the great esteem in which it was held by the people, a deep impression of the day was carried into Christianity by the new converts. So intense was this impression that the leaders of Christianity decided to turn it to a Christian usage by using its celebration with a Christian significance, the beginning of the warmth-giving Gospel. In many places the feast made so great an impression that it was made the beginning of the year, and the use of December 25th as the New Year was common in Germany, Scandinavia, Spain, Por­tugal, England, Hungary, parts of France, Holland, Italy and Switzerland, until toward the end of the Middle Ages. Whether Christ was born in December or not, was not a question in the minds of the creators of the Christian festival; in fact, his­tory throws a doubt upon its probability. The substitution of the world-Savior for nature's regenerative orb of day, had only its religious meaning, and this to the worshipers of the third and fourth centuries, was of ultimate im­portance. Christmas has to us the meaning of offer-ffontssoopPi cnationalnc-ho cmfwy cmfwmf ing up of goodwill and tokens of friendliness. The origin of this was in this same third cen­tury. Nicholas of Myra, in Asia Minor, had done so many kind and generous acts to the poor, unlettered people, so that when he died in 343, he was made a saint. So soon did his own fortune disappear, that he serruptitiously ap­propriated the goods of others for his purpose. In all his giving Nicholas never let his identity become known—through the window at mid­night, on the doorstep at dawn, he would lay his offering. Once, however, he was caught by the father of a maiden who had received through the window legacies for her marriage. Nicholas, thus caught, was overwhelmed with thanks by the poor but grateful father. His doings spread abroad, his name became synon­ymous with goodwill and philanthropy, and when he was made a saint, his saint's day was placed on December sixth. The Dutch of one of the provinces of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Netherlands, made him their patron saint. On his day—December sixth—gifts were exchang­ed, greetings sent and received, and every one made happy by kind remembrances. The day was looked forward to., especially by the children, for to them it was the happiest day in all the year. On account of the great place it played in the lives of the people and its close proximity to the natal day of Christ, the two days were united, and are now celebrated as December twenty-fifth. The children so loved St. Nicholas of Myra, that they affectionately called him "St. Nick," or "Santa Claus," which comes from the form "Sanctus Nicholaus." Another form of affection which still more closely united the idea of those two days, is seen in the name "Kris-Kingle," which comes from the Dutch word for "Christ-child," Christ-kindchen. With this term the popular mind merged the two days, the two services, and the two conceptions into the one great festival of our time. Humorous (Small girl, crying). Teacher—What's the matter, Mary? (No reply). Teacher—Did somebody hurt you? (Violent shaking of head). Teacher—You must be ill ? Mary—I—I—was just runnin' up the hill to ketch up with the girls and—and—the wind blowed all my bref away. Teacher—Do the people who live in Can­ada speak the same language that we do? Boy—Our neighbor is from Conada. Teacher—Can you understand her? Boy (shaking of head)—No, when she means shoes she says boots. After watching development of pollywog from egg. "A pollywog is just a head and a tail piece. If it were not for the tail there would be noth­ing but a head." Teacher—You may do what the chalk tells. Writes, Find a leaf. Small boy (gazing anywhere but at plants) Second small boy (with disgust)—He's blind as a cat. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- A general is a man who goes through the war without being killed. Mr. Doran (to Ninth grade girl)—Give the three theories concerning the interior of the earth. The girl (waking up)—I think they are colder now. If you see Dr. Bowman or Mr. Romine med­itating, of what book do you think? "Reveries of a Bachelor." Miss Evans—Miss B—, what is the femi­nine of abbot? Miss B— (with a surprised look)—Mrs. Abbott. Young man—Long years my soul has had an aching sensation, a longing and an intense desire for something, for some one. Senior girl—I think Miss Tromanhauser is just the dearest person (?) Y. M.—Just as yon bright star flees toward Canopus, unceasingly through the ages, so has my heart traveled forlorn years and dreary miles until at last I meet you. S. G.—Just think, I have fourteen plans to write this week. Y. M.—Then my soul leapt for joy and I felt at once that a calm rest had taken pos­session of me. S. G.—O, yes; the other day Miss Bratton came into my room. My! but she scared me. I don't think a person can teach so well when another person is in the room. Y. M.—Can you not understand that I love you as never man loved before? My life, my future, my eternal welfare rest with you. S. Q.—One of my cherubs in the Train­ing school— Y. M.—Is there not one word of love, one ray of hope you can give me. S. G.—Miss Tromanhauser . The young man went to Arizona. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Pessimist Tell me not in joyful numbers School life's all a happy dream For he who in classes slumbers Finds "Profs" aren't what they seem, School life's just a humdrum labor, Studying till late at night, Cramming for examinations, By the gray dawn's early light. When there's nothing else a-doing, And excitement's running low Class meetings were all persuing, Just to keep things on the go. Lives of Seniors all remind' us We'll be Seniors some day too, Tho' they say that they are sorry, When they find they're so near thro'. But the Seniors have their troubles, Greater far than ours they say, Tell us what a snap we're having, That we'll have real woes some day. "You've no right to be complaining," They will say and look so wise. "Wait until you are a Senior, Then you'll see what trouble is. Trust no future howe'er pleasant, Hope is but a hollow sham, When you think your trials ended, You may fail in some exam. Life's made up of disappointments, Broken friendships, shattered hopes, Ideals from high pedestals falling, Then you wonder why one miopes. Class is long and time stop's fleeting, When you're called upon the floor, Then it is you wish you'd studied, Somewhat harder the night before. Let us then be up and doing, Study early study late, For procrastination's dangerous, Learn to labor, not to wait. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- TO MY TEAPOT. Among the useful articles that hang on "Hash Camp's" wall, Is one—'tis a brand new teapot that seemeth the best of all. Not for its coat of bluish-gray, smiling with goodly cheer, Not for its look of kindness, which I hope will last for a year, Not for the untiring mouth which coaxes out the tea, Not for the handle curved in the very shape of a "D"; But for the soothing and healing mixture— taken just before a test, This beloved little teapot seemeth to me the best. —By "Hash Camp's" Oumer. "And what is so rare as a day in school ? Then, if ever, come perfect days; There the teacher whips those who break the rule, And over them stoutly the birch-rod lays: Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear knowledge murmur, or see it glisten; Every dunce feels a stir of might, An instinct within him that reaches and towers, And, groping blindly above it for light, Climbs to a soul in rhetorical flowers." L. W., '08, after /. R. L. I J. N. Selby lt;SL Co. ft wmmmm—mmmmmmmmmmammma—m—mmm School Supplies 8 Books, Stationery m S Always Something New, ft Always Up to Date . . . ft Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £\m\m Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street «««« (Ubatcon CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Ma nuf 'g Sites Wa.tr and Rail Seeing is belieJring PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Brock's Bad Cold Breakers The only quick and reliable Cold Cure that is not injurious NO QUININE, NO BROMIDES TRY THEM ONCE DeChamplain Graham OWL PHARMACY Cor. DocR a n d H o l l y Sts. Examination ^free All Work Guaranteed rcpwnrr SCIEmmc J. r . W KJLsl* OPTICIAN 2t6 E. Holly St, near Elk St WHATCOm, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1880 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNKSS ERHOLM. Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 505 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date You are always welcome to visit our store. We carry just what you need Photo Supplies, Stationery Pyrography Outfits Pictures, Bric-a-Brac Evans' Art Store HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Why Pansy Was Late The school door opened with gentle creek And a little girl slipped in With downcast eyes and expression meek, I -wondered where she1 had been. For Pansy was not often late, Amid it seemed like I couldn't scold As she lifted her big blue eyes from her slat*— She was only eight years oldl For the dreamy timid expression Of those eyes so deep and clear, Seemed to make their own confession? A confession not of fear. But one of deepest longing A desire to h away From the little duties belonging To her school life day by day. In her hand were a few small flowers, A pitiful little bouquet, Plucked from Nature's hiddteti bowers, That morning early ini May. Then through the window's four-barred pane I followed her longing gaze, Over the narrow sloping lane, The junction of two ways. Which) led from her little valtey home, One short and direct, the other long, And winding through the woods alone Cool and fragrant—alive with song. And knew she had taken the longer way, Which held enticing beauties out Forgetting school in her innocent play With her woodland friends I 'hadl no doubt. I do not understand just why The difference in us is so great, But I understood the trembling sigh And knew the reason why Pansy was late. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Try Sherman's 200 page Composition book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per- forated Tablet, at 5 Cents These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street WHATCOM, WASH Munro, Blake Haskell We have the largest and most com­plete up-to-date line of cutlery on the Bay. Every piece warranted as represented or money refunded on presentation of returned goods. Munro, Blake Haskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- GAS FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET. FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS. WHATCOM COUNTY RAILWAY AND LIGHT CO. Telephone Main 121 201 W. Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- In clothing, fit and workmanship are the two essential features-- Stein-Bloch Clothes combine these requisites in the superlative degree, and almost any well-dressed man will tell you that he would as soon have a Stein-Block as a custom made suit, and save himself from $5 to $15 on the deal besides. We are sole agents. well-dressed pian will tell you ttiat Suits and Overcoats, $15 to $25. Cox=Overlock Co. 211 East Holly St., Hannah Block WHATCOMPPPPP
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- 1904_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER February 1904 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [2] ---------- M$m i MUiiut nHnulf Ant uu. I illffillilfiMiiiillii ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [
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Show more1904_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER February 1904 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [2] ---------- M$m i MUiiut nHnulf Ant uu. I illffillilfiMiiiillii ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [3] ---------- The Clearing Continues Through February Profits eliminated on nearly everything in the store. Every Ladies'Suit, Cloak and Waist (except Silk) offered at 1=2 Price Great reductions in Muslin Underwear, Dress Skirts and Wrappers. —ALI lt;— Dress Goods Blankets* Underwear L i n e n s At the Eastern Wholesale Price Special Clearing Sale of Ladies' and Children's Shoes 5fc to $L» Sayed on Every Pair The Leader Try our Grocery Dept Main 172 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [4] ---------- Dr. C K. R.OM, Mgr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDGE, KLINE VAN WYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the ^ETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. BeUiflgham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, J»Ji Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Offic^'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 8311 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M, D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black «86 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHA8. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525., CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER n^n- TM~.I, J108 West Holly Street Holly Block } ^ g j ^ ^ g t ^ t Phone B l a c k i m ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 0M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 1061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BI.OCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wan't to fire Rear the normal School Lysle's Normal School Tracts and lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to $tate Dorsal School C A M P B E L L 18 Clo-r** Block. 4* Whatcom, WasH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [7] ---------- r—State——^ Dormal School -WHATCOM * WASHINGTON ON October 27, last, the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven voted to consolidate as one city under the name of Bellingham. Officers have been elected for the consolidated city and early in 1904 the name of our postoffice will be changed from Whatcom to Bellingham. Second Semester will Open February 1st, 1904 Many new classes will be organized at the open­ing of the new semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addi­tion to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; cata­logued library; large museum; physical, chemical, and biological laboratories; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms andbaths; manual trainiug department; large, well-equipped training school; large, beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Students may enter at any time. Board androom costs from $3.75 to $4.35 per week. Opportunity is offered, to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Principal - • * £ • VA. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [8] ---------- • »»»• » »»**•** lt;«« Printing • • * • * • * • * • • • • * • • • * • • • • • • • • * • • • * lt; • • * : We Produce the Best Hollg There is nothing to be found in the modern age \ * requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is an rt! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Staxietg tfoer* utt ttraug Faxls produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. The tost fat thx Business TOan and the latest far tire Sacietg kaig is fauna at the . . . . HOLLY "PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and B l a n k Book Folks IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences BLANCHE EVANS, English • Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [10] ---------- Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger February 1904 A SketcK of tHe Life of James DwigHt Dana (Read before the Geology class, January 5th.) CONTINUED PROM JANUARY NUMBER Another phase of his life must now be taken up, that of a scientific explorer as a member of the scientific corps of the United States Ex­ploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. As early as 1828 John W. Reynolds, a public-spirited citizen of Ohio, had agitated the dis­patch of an expedition by the United States navy to explore the islands and lands of the South Pacific. This expedition was to sub­serve the double purpose of science arid com­merce. Reynolds, whose name has almost been lost to fame, visited various parts of the United States enlisting enthusiastic sentiment in favor of his beneficient project. His labors, while seeming to receive the endorsement of congress, did not, through one obstacle and another, come to a realization till 1838. The squadron'de­tailed for this ever memorable expedition con­sisted of the following vessels: The Vin-cennes, the Peacock the Purpoise, the Relief, the Sea-Gull, the Flying-Fish, six vessels in all. The scientific corps consisted of twelve persons, variously styled as naturalist, artist, botanist, philologist, taxidermist, etc. Dana was detailed as geologist and mineralogist, though it afterwards fell to his labors to. do some laborious work in zoology. Lieut. Charles ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [12] ---------- Wilkes was chosen commander of the expedi­tion. He was the same officer who afterwards became famous for his seizure of Mason and Slidell, Confederate agents to the British gov­ernment, from the British packet boat Trent in 1861. His work as a bold navigator and con­tinent discoverer is overshadowed by this naval episode, which for a time seemed sure to in­volve the United States in a war with Great Britain. The squadron set sail from Hampton Koads August 18, 1838. I shall first sketch the route traversed by the famous squadron, and then descant upon some of the more impor­tant features of the exploration. From Hampton Roads the expedition sailed eastward, going by the Azores, the Madieras and Cape Verde islands, at which later islands the party made a brief stay; then to Rio Jan" eiro, where they remained for repairs and sup­plies for about six weeks. In crossing the equator en route from Rio Janeiro, the party had much amusement out of one of the number who expected to see a real line in crossing the equator. From Rio Janeiro they sailed to Rio Negro, in the northern part of Patagonia, where only a landing of a few days occurred; from there they made for Orange Harbor, a little to the north and west of the island bear­ing the name of Cape Horn. Here a temporary base of action for diverse exploration was es­tablished. The Porpoise, under Capt. Wilkes, started on a reconnoitring excursion into the Polar regions, and the Relief, to which Dana was assigned, made a cruise of the Magellan straits. "No results came of Wilkes' cruise, and the Relief barely escaped shipwreck. From tiie straits of Magallen the Relief sailed north­ward for Valparaiso, Chili, arriving there April 15, 1839, the other ships arriving after­ward. After a period of exploration and sur­vey in this part of the world, the party sailed for Callao, the seaport of Lima. From this port the squadron sailed to the South Sea islands, and here the hard work of the expedi- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [13] ---------- tion began. The party first sailed to the Pau-motu group of islands, then to Tahiti, then to the Samoan or Navigator group, of which the island Upolu includes the well-known harbor Apia, where Eobert Louis Stevenson spent the last four years of his life. On the 10th of No­vember, 1839, the squadron sailed from Apia destined for Sydney. On the 26th of Decem­ber the Vincennes, Peacock and Porpoise set sail from Sydney for another polar excursion, the glory of which was the discovery of land within the Antarstis waters. From New Zenland the party in due time went to the Tonga group; from there to the Fijis; from there they set sail the middle of August, 1840, for the Sand­wich islands. On these latter islands Dana visited and carefully studied Manna Loa and Manna Kea. On April 5, 1841, the Vincennes and Porpoise left the Hawaian islands and in twenty-three days came upon Cape Disappoint­ment, at the mouth of the Columbia river, where they barely escaped shipwreck. How­ever, the Peacock, aboard of which was Dana, did not leave Oahu, one of the Sandwich is­lands, until December 2, 1840. This vessel visited several islands, and arriving at the mouth of the Columbia river the 18th day of July, nearly two months after the Vincennes and Porpoise, struck the shoals of the river and was beaten into a wreck; but the crew escaped with their lives. The latter part of the summer and the early part of the fall were spent by Dana and his friends in reconnoitring work in Oregon and California. The party arriving at San Francisco boarded their vessels, doubled their course and sailed for Manilla, where the expedition arrived January 12, 1842. The route home included Singapore, the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope, a visit to Capetown and the island of St.Helena. The squadron brought up in Sandy Hook in June, 1842, after an absence at sea of nearly four years. While at Sohung an episode in which Dana was the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [14] ---------- principal actor occurred that ought perhaps to be related. The party was enjoying the Sul­tan's hospitality just after a kind of treaty. Dana had laid aside his bowie-knife pistol for a moment, and the taking qualities of the natives had caused it to disappear. Wilkes de­manded its restoration, which was promptly made, but it was afterward humorously re­lated by Dana's friends that the young scien­tist (he was then twenty-nine) came very nearly involving the United States in war. From 1843 to 1856, a period of nearly four­teen years, Dana's time was spent mainly in working out the minutiae of his material col­lected on the expedition and in preparing three large, voluminous reports upon his investiga­tions. These reports consisted in the order of their publication of a Report on Zorphytes, a Report upon the Geology of the lands visited, together with his observations and deductions, and a Report on the Crustacea in two quarto volumes. His tnme in preparing these reports was more than equivalent to a course spent in graduate study in any large university. Dur­ing these years of preparing his report Dana spent his time in Washington and New Haven. Its society did not seem to cultivate the pat­ronage of this young hero of travel and exp­loration. At one time he seems to have been ordered to remain in Washington while prose­cuting his labors. To this he objected on the ground that Washington was a poor place in which to do his work, because of the scarcity of scientific books. The great Smithsonian Institute did not then exist. There was no Congressional Library with any extended works upon science. He was often irritated by the worthless suggestions of individuals, who gt; while dressed in a little brief authority and for the time being having the power to impede the progress and value of his reports, were quite presumptions. At one time Capt. Wilkes ob­jected to Dana's giving European scientific names to his species, but right then and there ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [15] ---------- Dana refused to go ahead with his work, and, as the government had no one who could do the work, it Was obliged to let Dana go ahead in his own way. In its publication of his reports the government pursued a small-minded jpol-icy. For instance, it was ordered in the case of the Eeport of Zoophytes that only one hun­dred copies should be printed, not because of economic considerations, but because the pub­lication of so small a unmber would lend a greater value to their authority if only a few dignitaries and institutions possessed them Objection was even made to Dana's publishing twenty-five copies at his own expense. Dana was married to Miss Henrietta Silli-man in New Haven June 5th,1844. The happy couple lived to celebrate their golden wedding. Dana's eldest son, Edward Salis­bury, is professor of physics and curateor of mineralogy in Yale university. While Dana was engaged in writng his reports Har­vard, ever eager to enlist the services of men of eminence, tried to secure his services as an instructor. She had already enticed Agassiz from his Swiss home to become one of her fac­ulty. Asa Gray, her professor of botany, sec­onded by Agassiz, was foremost in negotiating to attract Dana Harvard-wise. But fortun­ately for Yale at this juncture Prof. Edward E. Salisbury, a wealthy and liberal resident of Yale, founded the Silliman Professorship of Natural History for Yale with the under­standing that Dana should be its first incum­bent Dana first took up his duties at his academic post February 18, 1856. He proved himself a thorough university man, sparing enough of his time to thoroughly familiarize himself with the spirit and administration of the giteat universities of Europe. In the advancement of Yale his counsels were often invited. His duties as teacher involved only an hour each day. More than anything else Dana was an investigator, but if the value of a teacher is ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [16] ---------- measured by the number of young men or wo­men he can nspire to industry, Dana must always be accounted as one of America's great techers. I might add the names of many men who were once his students and have since be­come famous in different branches of geology. I t seems very little of anecdote attaches to Prof. Dana's teaching. The following story is related of Dana. It seems that some of Dana's students had collected some mineral specimens one day and going into the class­room laid them upon the venerable professor's desk for him to identify when he came in to deliver his lecture. These specimens consisted of quartz, felspar, hornblende and a cube of mud, which one of the boys had nicely shaped and colored so as to simulate some genuine species. The students awaited the coming of the quickly-stepping, nerv­ous little man with much anticipation si amusement. He stepped to the desk and one of the boys asked him if he would please identify the minerals before him. With that quickness of decision so characteristic of him he thumbed over the specimens, saying: "This is a specimen of quartz, this of felspar, this of hornblende," and picking up the cube of colored clay without a break in his rapid phraseology, "this is a specimen of impu­dence." He was an indefatigable worker and during the period of preparing his reports en­tailed serious disturbances of health. In 1859 he had to take a vacation from his college duties, going on a ten months' tour of Europe, three of which were spent in Switzerland, but even then his tense mental machinery could not remain static. While on this sojourn to Switzerland he prepared a vade-mecum for the convenience of travellers in the • Swiss Alps. Between 1862 and 1864 he prepared his Man­ual of Geology. In 1869 and again in 1874 he suffered physical collapses which took him from his college duties. In 1880 he again had to give up his college duties for a time and finally, in 1890, relinquished his duties as a college prof essor, spending the rest of his days in quiet study and investigation. For the last ten years of his life three hours a day was the maximum he could devote to .mental duties, but in the field working out the intricacies of the Taconic rods, the vigor and freshness of youth seemed to return to him, and he often ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [17] ---------- found himself more than a match for his as­sistants and students in the field. In respect to his health, he was much like Darwin and Agassiz, whose cautions to Dana not to over­look his health, Dr. Gilman says, would be amusing if they were not so pathetic. For years Darwin would only work n hour a day. He became president of the Amedican Asso­ciation for the Advancement of 'Science and the National Academy of Science. He was made a Doctor of Lews by Harvard in 1886, and by Edinburgh in 1889. From Munich he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1872. I will not be so tedious as to mention the large number of foreign societies of which he was made a member. The Copley medal, awarded once a year by the Royal Society of London to any student of the world who has shown extraordinary ability and attainments in any branch of science came to him in 1877. Five years before the Wallaston medal of the Royal Geological Society of London had been awarded to Dana for his contributions to min* eralogy and geology. The Royal Society of New South Wales awarded him the Clarke Memorial medal in 1882. In April, 1882, the Barton Society of Natural History bestowed upon him the Walker prize of $1000 for dis­tinguished services in natural history. Dana was a man who lived a simple life. He re­ceived but few visits and rarely paid one. He was tall and slender, about five feet and nine inches in height. Dana received his scientific friends in his study room, and was always approachable, no matter how deeply he might be engaged in his work. He worked to the very day of his death, his life going out on the 14th of April, 1895, as gently as the snuflmg of the wick-, whose candle has been burned to its base. A: P. ROMINE. A Polar Expedition My friend Jack and I had long been con­templating a trip to the North Pole, but some unforeseen obstacle had always prevented us from taking the trip. Finally we decided that we would go in the. spring of 1956j re­gardless of anything that might turn up to pre- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [18] ---------- vent our going. We had an airship built ac­cording to our own plans and specifications, being large enough to carry a crew of fourteen men, the necessary provisions, and a lot of mis­cellaneous articles, such as tools, ropes, and other required implements. For ballast we took twelve barrels of tar, thinking that we might have some use of it on the trip. On the 15th day of May, in the year men­tioned, everything was in readiness for our journey. The morning was fair with the ex* ception of a few clouds appearing to the north­east and a fresh breeze blowing from the west, so we had no reason for a longer delay. The machine was put in motion and we rose to a height of a thousand feet or more before we began our journeying, making sure to reach such a height as would make us perfectly safe from colliding with any unlooked for object, before we could avoid it in the great speed which we were certain to attain. The first day we travelled at a rate of ninety-five miles per hour and everything seemed very favorable and promised certain success. At the close of the first day we de­scended into a valley where we pitched camp over night, very much pleased with our day's work. The second day was equally favorable, although we had a strong wind from the north to contend with, making our average speed much less. The third day, however, our diffi­culties began. A snowstorm, accompanied by a blizzard rendering it absolutely impossible for further progress, nothing was accom­plished that day except that one of the crew meat. Nothing of any consequence occurred the day following only that the cold became almost unendurable, as we were drawing nearer the pole. Thus we travelled day by day until the morning of the seventh day we heard a noise resembling very much the thunder in the distance, and upon dra\ving nearer the roar was so intense that it was the greatest diffi­culty to make an audible sound. The mystery was scon solved, for when we came near enough, we perceived a huge shaft, or column, standing in a perpendicular position, which we later discovered to be the earth's axis. The ice and snow had thawed away from this shaft a considerable distance, owing to the steam and heat issuing forth around its' sides, caused ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [19] ---------- by the grinding of dirt and rocks constantly dropping in. Thinking that we could relieve some of its difficulties, we proceeded to roll seven barrels of our tar down the sides, which instantly acted as a lubricator. The deafening sound was soon quenched and the turning be­came so rapid that it was with a great deal of trouble for us to maintain our foothold. We were greatly alarmed for we knew that such a rapid rate of speed would certainly play havoc with things in a short time, but fortunately the tar was soon worn away and it resumed its former motion. The preparations for our return trip were soon in order, as the strain, mingled with anx­iety, had risen to a very high pitch. With the exception of a little bad luck now and then, our homeward journey was a rapid and suc­cessful one. Being aided by a strong wind from the north, we were soon back to our wait­ing friends and relatives, who were no less pleased than ourselves upon hearing of the out­come of our bold attempt and success. A few days before Christmas a little girl in the primary department was missed from her accustomed place. She was ill and the doctor said she had double pneumonia. He said, too, that her case was doubtful. For days and nights her kind friends and her father watched and tended her, all the while trying to hide their mute sorrow. Her little playthings and her Christmas gifts lay unheeded until finally the brave little sufferer was released. Little Anna B. Kogers was a marked child among children. She was beautiful to look upon with her soft, full, dark eyes and transparent skin, killed a polar bear, giving us a fresh supply of She was most lovable, obedient and grateful. Motherless as she was, she became the center of a lonely father's life, to whom all days are now dark. Her little desk in school will always re­mind us of much sweetness that is no more on earth. Longfellow's words keep beating in our ears:— "She is not dead, this child of our affection; But gone unto that school, Where she no longer needs our poor protection, And Christ Himself doth rule." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [20] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON MAY WILUAMS, '04 BVSINBSSMANAOBR EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS. '06, Utopian * T i t „ _ _ VIVIAN SO RELLE. '07,Soronian.... J wierary MARGERY SPRATT, '07, Aurora.... { T«n-i« LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan~...) Micaia GRACE ICKES, '05. Y. W. C A. CARRIE RISEDORPH. '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic ...... Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL,'05, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V FEBRUARY J9M NO. J3 By the time this Messenger reaches you, you will doubtless be well settled in this semester's work. May you be prosperous. We regret very much that you received last month's Messenger at such a late date. It was due to unavoidable delays in printing. The presentation of the silver cup to the Normal school by the Kline Brothers is but an­other evidence of the good feeling of the citi" zens of Bellingham toward the Normal stu­dents. Both the faculty and student body ap­preciate the kindness not only of the Kline Brothers, but also that of all the business men of the Bay. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [21] ---------- Locals Miss Sadie Hubbell was called home to Se-dro- Woolley on account of the illness of her father, but she was soon able to return. Miss Myers has relieved the Junior class of the regular "current news review," which oc­curred every month, and since it caused so much newspaper and magazine research, you can see by the looks of the Juniors that a bur­den has been lifted off their minds. Several of the students who attended school during the first semester have left for their homes. Among them are Misses Buege, Ris-ley, Kale and Sancomb. The Junior recitnl given Friday, Jan. 22, by some of the members of the class was a decided success. It was well attended, notwithstand­ing the rainy weather. Prof. Goodwin ren­dered several fine vocal selections in the ab­sence of Dr. Kandall Williams of Tacoma, who was unable to be present because of ill- -ness. The following program was rendered: PART I. "The Theater Party." Miss Drummond "A Confederate Victory." Miss Records "The Revolt of Mother." Miss Roberts Vocal Solo Prof. Goodwin "Jean Valjean and the Bishop". .Mr. Hipkoe Vocal Selections Prof. Goodwin PART II. "A Committee on Matrimony."—A Com­edy .Miss Birney and Mr. Wells The musical selections rendered by the Stanford boys in the auditorium were much appreciated by the large number of students who attended the recital. . Another musical treat was given during the assembly period by the Misses Bellaire, of Minneapolis. Miss Wilson, our librarian, left for her home in Athens, Ohio, on account of the death ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [22] ---------- of her mother. The heartfelt sympathy of the students and faculty goes with her. Miss Freida Starke, who atteded school here last year, has re-entered since Christmas as a member of the Senior class. A series of very interesting lectures are be­ing given by the members of the faculty to the Normal students by request of the Young Wo­men's Christian Association. The first lecture of the course was given by Dr. Mathes, who spoke on the subject "The History of the He­brews. It was much appreciated by all who attended. Dr. Bowman's lecture "The Impress of Civiliation upon the Holy Scrip­tures," was also intensely interesting. Pro­fessor Stone's lecture dealt with "The Trans­lations of the Bible." He gave the history of the translations from the earliest up to the most recent versions. He also showed copies of some of the earliest script. We shall be denied the pleasure of hearing the fourth num­ber of the course, due to Miss Myers' resigna­tion. "Miss T— "O, Mr. Shell! What kind of stones are these ?" Teacher—"Tow is a part of flax." (After a short discussion about tow-heads,) "What is tow?" Pupil—"Tow is a part of the hair." The Misses Louise and Annabelle Hanne-bohl spent their Christmas vacation in Seattle with some of their friends. On Thursday, in general assembly, Dr. Mathes announced the resignation of Miss Myers, one of our most highly esteemed teach­ers. From his remarks we are led to believe that some prosperous young business man of Southern California is to blame for our loss. We, as students, extend our heartiest best wishes to Miss Myers. One rainy Saturday evening found seven seniors ensconced in one of two rooms which ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [23] ---------- had been combined, jabbering away, as school girls do, when finally the wise one—the Caesar of the crowd—mentioned the cause for the meeting. That was to read a book—no, it wasn't a foolish romance—but that wise little book of Tolstoi's. Having read it and found the moral, they repaired to the adjoining room for refreshments. What a supper they had. Very wise sayings and wiser answers were in­dulged in at that happy time, and they finally broke away from the table at eleven, each one professing that she had enjoyed the evening. Mr. Potter, superintedent of the Salem In­dian School, was a visitor at the Normal and entertained the students in general assembly with a very interesting talk concerning his work with the Indians. The most pleasing feature was his description of the Indian sign language. The Rev. Sulliger and Bishop Hamilton of the Methodist-Episcopal church visited the Normal. The latter delivered a very pleasing and entertaining address to the school. The Chilic society gave Miss Myers a fare­well reception Friday, Jan. 22. Among the old students who visited the Nor­mal last month were May Knox and Margaret Schneider, who are teaching in the Port Town" send schools. Miss Lulu Robinson, who on the account of sickness in her family, has been home for the past two weeks, has returned to school. Miss Elva Duncanson and Miss Ellen Gra­ham spent Saturday and Sunday at Ferndale visiting Miss Duncanson's parents. One £ gt;f the Senior girls received a diamond ring for Christmas, and she is now wearing it on the third finger of her left hand. Miss Abbey Lynn, who was called home so suddenly, has returned and taken up her regu­lar work. Although she lost several weeks of school she will be able to finish this year ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [24] ---------- Miss Downing and Miss Hull entertained the First Year Class in their rooms at Snow-flake Cottage. Each one present dressed to represent some book. The first hour was spent in guessing the books represented. The re­mainder of the pleasant evening was spent in flinch and crokinole. We are sorry to learn that Miss Nora See has left school. L. A. Jennings passed the civil service ex­amination and will sail for Manilla February 9th, where he will take up the burdens of a school teacher. We wish him a pleasant trip and all due success. Exchanges The exchanges are interesting this month. Time and space do not allow our giving our estimation of each one. The Pacific Wave is always on time. The High School Echo of Puyallup is wor­thy of recognition this month. "A man went into a restaurant the other day and said he wanted eggs the worst way. He got them that way."—Ex. To win a girl, haye affection in your heart, perfection in your manners, and confection in your pockets.—Ex. Take note of the Xmas number of the Spin­ster. We congratulate our fair sister on her reading material and clever illustrations. Willie—Pa,.what is a talkng machine made of? V Pa—The first one was made of a rib, my son. —Ex. . If, as our San Eafael friend thinks, a paper may truly be judged by its exchange column/ The Adjutant will certainly stand the test " Olympus, we like the style of your paper. You have a very creditable exchange column. 9 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [25] ---------- Stranger to Small Girl—"Little girl, how old are you ?" Girl—"I'm four on the train, five at home and six at school."—Ex. We recommend the article "The Philosophy of History" in the salute. The Normal Kecord certainly keeps up to the standard she has set for herself. Athletics The interest in athletics has not appreciably decreased since the close of the football season, because as soon as the football season was over, the attention of those athletically inclined was turned to basket ball, and the season for that game is now well advanced. The young men of the Normal have been doing practically all of the basket ball playing this season. They have organized three teams; a first team, a sec­ond team, and an independent team, called the "Normal Invincibles." The first team consists of: Everett, center; White, (Capt), forward; Pierce, forward; Carse, guard; Moultray, guard. The "invincible" team consists of Dun­ning, (Capt.,) center; March, forward; Fer-schler, forward; Phelps, guard; Anderson, guard. We have not been able to get the names of the second team. These teams have prac­ticed a good deal, played practice games among themselves, and two of them, the first team and the "invincibles," have played games with teams outside of the school. All of the games played with ontside teams have resulted in defeats for the Normal repre­sentatives, the first team having dropped two games to the Puget Sound Academy, and the "invincibles" one to Co. M. However^ these defeats have only served to show the boys their weak points, and, as they are practicing and strengthening these weak points, we feel sure that the next time one of the Normal teams meets an outside team the fat side of the score will be for the Normal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [26] ---------- A great deal of additional interest was aroused in basket ball when, on January 19, Dr. Mathes uncovered a beautiful silver cup, presented by Kline Bros., to be competed for by the different classes of the school. The con­ditions of the giving of the cup are that it is to remain in the school and to be competed for by the teams from the different classes from year to year. The cup is very beautiful, and will arouse a spirit of competition among the classes which will result in the organizing of more teams and in the arousing of greater interest in the game by the student body. The generosity of Kline Bros, in presenting the cup is appre­ciated by every student in the school, and we wish to extend to them through these columns our most hearty thanks. As there are not enough boys who play basket ball in each class to organize a team, the competition for the cup will be among the girls of the classes. Steps have been taken already to organize teams, and the competition for the cup promises to be ex­ceedingly keen. The most disagreeable feature of the season has been the small attendance at the games. No amateur athletic team, which represents a school, can live and be a success without the entire support of the school which it represents. If this support is not given the team they become discouraged and disband be­fore they have had time to see what they can do. The reason for this is easy to see. The team sees that they do not have the support of the school, and, realizing that if they do not have the financial as well as the social backing of the school, they begin to think that their efforts are not appreciated, and knowing that a successful season without the support of the entire student body is an impossibility, they become discouraged and disband, and the repu­tation of the school in that line is at zero. A good example of what the attendance has been this year was that at the game played with the P. S. A. The expenses for. that game were $30 and.there was only a $15 house present, thus ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [27] ---------- leaving the team $15 in debt for one game. Isn't that enough to discourage any team ? Students of the Normal school! If we are ever to have any successful athletic teams, our in­terest, influence and financial help towards sup­porting these teams must be greatly increased. So the next time a game is announced, tell everybody you see about it, get your colors out, and come to the game prepared to shout, or if you can't shout, come and show your loyalty by buyng a ticket, and above all things don't say: "Oh, I don't think I'll go because I am afraid the boys will be beaten." When But a Lad There was a pause at the breakfast table that morning. It was a long one, and a long pause was quite unusual, especially at the breakfast table. But this morning there seemed very little to be said, since both father and mother were not at home. So the three people who were endeavoring to enjoy the meal were mus­ing, dreaming and thinking. At last Carol broke the silence. "How fast time slips by," she said. "It hardly seems longer than a sesaon since last February 14th, when I found my own picture in the mail." And she laughed softly. "That's the first I ever heard of it," cried , her brother Fred, much surprised, for girls, he supposed, could never keep a secret ionger than two minutes. "Oh! I didn't mean that you should know, but it doesn't matter now." Then turning to her aunt—"I suppose you have never enjoyed the receving of such a thing, Aunt Alice?" "No, indeed; and it seems to me that the young people of today are getting careless about such things. When I was your age, Carol, such a thing was considered a gross in­sult" Carol looked surprised. "But, aunty, it was really funny. You know how I enjoy debating on woman's suffrage. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [28] ---------- The valentine pictured an old woman wearing the white ribbon bow, standing on a barrel dealing blows thick and fast upon the backs of a crowd of men fleeing for their lives, while a gaping crowd of women stood watching her." "Well, fortunately," replied Aunt Alice, "there is no one to take such an interest in me." Soon they arose and Fred went away, look­ing thoughtful. When he had a new idea the cat always suffered for it. Alas, for poor pussy that morning. Miss Alice Newbury was considered very severe and austere by all who knew her. Even her nearest relatives found it difficult to satisfy her fastidious tastes. She had spent a month with her brother's family, and in that length of time Carol seemed to be the only one who had made any visible advance in her affections. The next day at 2 p. m. found Fred in a notion store, looking at valentines. This was not wrong, he persuaded himself. He was re­turning home after seeing his aunt on the train. He had almost regretted something in his heart as she waved him good-by from the window. "But that is childish," he thought, "and it's not going to spoil my fun." Finally he chose two. One was a dainty blue and white bit of prettiness, fit, truly, for telling the secret of the heart. The other—he will be ashamed if I tell it. Alas! that such things are made that may be liable to hurt the tender feelings at a time when joy should be full—displayed the car­toonist's hideous idea of the foolish coquettish' ness of an old, wrinkled maid. Fred smiled mischievously as he asked for envelopes which were similar in size and floral design. He hurried home. "Fred! Oh, FredF called Carol from the hall. "Yes; yes," he answered impatiently, as he addressed two envelopes and sealed them hur­riedly, and in a moment was with his sister. It was February 16th. Fred stood in the hall with an open letter in his hand. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [29] ---------- My dear nephew, it ran. "You cannot realize how heartily I appreciate your kind thoughtfulness in sending me the little token which reminded me of the happiest days of my life—" But I shall not tell it all, for it ran on in a stream of praise which caused the reader to blush and look more ashamed with himself than pleased. "Well," he thought after reading it, "the old lady didn't get it after all, and I'll feel like a drowned cat when I see Mildred again." But Mildred was a jolly, good-natured maiden, and laughed when teased about it, but she never found out who sent it until one St. Valentine's day many years later when Fred told little Mildred all about it. W. H., '04. Bargains Mrs. Jones laid down the morning paper and looked at her husband. "My dear," she said after a pause, "it says in the morning paper that the Metropolitan is going to have a big sale on shirt waists and I just simply must go down. It is a little late in the season for shirt waists, but then I can save them till next year and wear them then." Mr. Jones got out his purse with a resigned air and looked at his wife. "How much?" he asked. "I think ten dollars will be plenty," she answered. "There are a few other things that I must get while I am down there, and, by the way, I believe that I will 'phone Mrs. Brown and see if she can't go with me." "Poor Brown!" muttered Mr. Jones as he left the room a few minutes later, for, having heard the conversation between his wife and neighbor, he judged that she had accepted the invitation. Promptly at fifteen minutes to ten Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown presented themselves at the Metropolitan, for the sale was to begin at ten o'clock. They found there already a mob of chattering women, each one expectantly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [30] ---------- waiting for the signal of the sale and for the bargains (?) which they expected to get. At last the bell rang, and then was when the fun began. Mrs. Jones set her arms akimbo, and, with a determined look on her face, plunged in­to the struggling mass of women. Pushing this way and that, digging her elbows into sides, she at last pushed and fairly fought her way to the counter, where, with hat over one ear and her hair almost pulled down, she grasped a couple of shirt waists and signalled to a clerk to come and get her purchases. The clerk looked rather worried, for not only was Mrs. Jones trying to attract her attention, but a dozen other women were doing the same thing, and one was thrust­ing a shirt waist and some money into her hand. She fairly flew around, and at last Mrs. Jones' parcel was wrapped up and she retraced her steps with the same characteristic vigor. Mrs. Brown was waiting for her on the out­skirts of the crowd, utterly exhausted, but she had her bargains, too. When Mrs. Jones finally reached home, she dropped into a chair with a sigh and said: "My! that crush was almost as bad as the last one." But when she opened her bundle, alas! the shirt waists were at least three sizes too small and their style was decidely ancient. Mrs. Jones declared that she would never go to another bargain sale, but we shall wait till the next one and see. A. G. w ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [31] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbinfl Company DAN McCUSH, MANAQCR 106 Solly Street •••• Wfcatco* CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is belieUng PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H . D A V I S , PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of you patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Good all tKe year round FLORAL CREAM Ramovei Stammer's Tan and Winter's Chtpi aliKe PR.ICE 35c Sample Bottle FREE DeChamplain Graham OWL PHARMACY Cor. D o c R a n d H o l l y St». OPEN ALL NIGHT Examination ffree AH Work Guaranteed r _ SCIENTIFIC J. V. WOLL OPTICIAN 216 E. Holly St, near Elk St WHATCOm, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [32] ---------- Discouraged When the sky is dark and dreary, And the sun is hid away, When the mind that thinks is weary, And night seems there—not day To the heart comes some sweet message Full of cheer and strength, Tho' the sky is overclouded And night of measureless length, ' Yet tho' life seems useless, The sun comes forth in time, The sky is blue and cloudless And the thoughts will form in rhyme, Forgotten is the sorrow, And lost is every care, For 'tis then we read the message, Showing God is everywhere. Then, dear heart, be not discouraged When your world seems overcast For the bright and merry sunbeams Beach the darkness quick and fast. Let your friends receive the message, Gleaming through your words and way Light'ning burdens that are heavy, Helping others on the way. '04. J. N. Selhy lt;SL CO. School Supplies Books, Stationery Compositions and Note Books made of Bank Stock are the best Phone Red 514 124 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY 6 S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 5 lt; gt;5 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, TeWhone Main 226 J Williams, Tatman Provost AH Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date I EVANS I free Ces$on$ tit Pyrograpby Deoelopiiifl andPfitHm Evans' Art Store PHOTO SUPPLIES *-• HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [34] ---------- Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* Hon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J These never fail you. PaperWeight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street WHATCOfl, WASH M u n r o , BlaKe OEt H a s k e l l CAN SUPPLY YOU IN MOST OF YOUR HARDWARE SUPPLIES TRY US WHEN %I? NEED Iflunro, Blake ^ f)askett ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [35] ---------- Jpf ii U ' ' ' T. •* ^ gt;T•^g^^3L7^'-'.•^; gt;;-.-^•-0-'.L:--.;;^ -W-*.-.V.v.--^f "-ft lt;J..* :•*••: ' i i W f c J a ? ' ^ M lt; M ' W i M t K ) C - f i £ t f l •» 1ft %$%- 1 MAKES A CLEAN, koTFIRE k '.tt-® mm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [36] ---------- ^s^^m^PPPPP
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GROCERIES I * m m MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMMI W * * m « m m J WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE jg * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE jg * RETURN SAME AND MONEY X % WILL BE REFUNDED Jjtjfijtj* jjj * * m * s I I J4 VEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 $ Byron Grocery Co, I \ f * * t t * t * * t t * t « t t t « t « lt; * « t * t t t t * t t lt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [3] ---------- The Clearing Continues Through February Profits eliminated on nearly everything in the store. Every Ladies' Suit, Cloak and Waist (except Silk) offered at 1=2 Price Great reductions in Mnslin Underwear, Dress Skirts and Wrappers. —ALL— Dress Goods Blankets, Underwear Linens At the Eastern Wholesale Price Special Clearing Sale of Ladies' and Children's Shoes Stc to $1.50 Saved oo Every Pair ; • * .'"•• .-•• -i. . - • The Leader * Try our Grocery Dept Main 173 . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [4] ---------- Dr. 1L. I t . Ross, Mtfr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Ste. ELDRID6E,KUNE VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... \WTH will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or \ A # Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will * v furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the iBTN A, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement g o Whatcom* Jlj* Washington Original TownsHe Proprietor* Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement g o . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY COODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office.'Fhone Main 3281 Residence 'Phone 8281 DR. F.J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 881 WHATCOM, WASH DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician And Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 886 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 52J Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M.D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 288 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGE* „ . , . T,t„v 1108 West Holly Street Holly Block j jjog j , ^ stt^e!t p,,o n e B l l ( c k 1W1 XLL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 18 sad 17, Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 684 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties t Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8081 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON "Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKS BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wart te tire Hear the normal $dwoI Lysle's Normal School Tracts ail lysle's Acre Tracts All Jfdjaceit to $tate normal $cM C A M P B E L L 1 8 CIOTTSM* B l o c k * * Wl avtcom, WavsH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [7] ---------- / — S t a t e * Dormal School 'WHATCOM 4* WAJHIMGTON ON October 27, last, the cities of Whatcom and Faii-haven voted to consolidate as one city under the name of Bellingham. Officers have been elected for the consolidated city and early in 1904 the name of our postoffice will be changed from Whatcom to Bellingham. Second Semester will Open February 1st, 1904 Many new classes will be organized at the open­ing of the new semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addi­tion to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; cata­logued library; large museum; physical, chemical, and biological laboratories; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and.baths; manual trainiug department; large, well-equipped training school; large, beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Students may enter at any time. Board androom costs from $3.75 to $4.35 per week. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [8] ---------- Hollg ¥r*ss W There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is an rt! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Sflriztg tfoer* ar* maug Fails produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Ttoe toest for tfce Bnstims TOan and the latest for lljce Socfets tails is foona at ttoe . . . . HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanR Book FolKs IRVING BI.OCK, 1315 DOCK ST.,|WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History M I S S KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [10] ---------- Art and Stationery Store School Supplies, Kodaks, Cameras, Developing and Printing Outfits. Holly Sreet * * ^ ^ » Bellingham Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger March 1904 Tennyson's Ideal There is very little material in Tennyson's works from which to judge the character of his ideal man. Most of his poems are lyrical, re­ligious, or material, rather than narrative or dramatic in nature. "In Memoriam," one called "the English classic on the Love of Im-mort ality and the Immortality of Love"; "The Princess," "Maud," "The Brook," a song in it­self; "Charge of the Light Brigade," "Siege of Lucknow," are among his finest. All these are expressions either of his own feelings or the feelings of the race. We find few poems in which he pictures for us his ideal man. His narrative poems in which he deals with men may be limited to three— "The Idyls of the King," "Enoch Arden," and "Lord of Burleigh." In the "Idyls," a series jf poems singularly beautiful in form and rhythm, Tennyson has portrayed his ideal knight, the "blameless" King Arthur. Enoch Arden is a more real type, a man rough in ap­pearance and manner, but in character portray­ing the same ideal which we see in Arthur. Almost the same may be said of Lord of Bur­leigh. Tennyson's idSal possesses a peculiar strength of character which is shown in several ways. In Arthur it is the capability of loving nobly and of forgiving his false queen, Guinevere. How we revere that in Arthur which made him say to her, "Think not, though thou wouldst not love thy lord, thy lord has wholly lost his love for thee," and "Lo, I forgive thee as Eternal God forgives." In Enoch Arden we find a man who was able to suffer the keenest agony, to sac- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [12] ---------- rifice all his feelings to his love for his wife. After he had returned from his long voyage and shipwreck, as it were from the grave, and found his wife the wife of another man, he was able to live in the same town with her and to die without letting her know of him. Lord of Bur­leigh is an example of true, unfailing love. Another characteristic of his ideal man is un­selfishness of purpose. Arthur early in his reign announced his aim as a ruler, "To break the heathen, and uphold the Christ, to ride abroad redressing human wrong." Enoch Ar-den's whole life was spent in working for Annie, while Burleigh tried to please the wife whose heart he had broken when he took her from among her people to his castle. We find in one of Tennyson's poems, written after the death of a friend, this line: "A man more pure and bold and just," which I think expresses exactly his ideal. Purity, bravery, and honesty characterize each of his heroes. In the dedication of the "Idyls," Tennyson speaks of Prince Albert as having worn "the white flower of a blameless life." Guinevere called Arthur her "faultless lord," "blameless king," "that passionate perfection." Arthur made his knights swear "to speak no slander, no, nor listen to it; to lead sweet lives of purest chastity." Arthur carried out the idea of bravery in his round table, forests, and guests. Enoch Arden was the boldest sailor in the little hamlet where he lived. This is the characteristic which ap­peals to the human in us, which we admire in spite of ourselves. When Arthur was bidding farewell to his queen he spoke to her of himself as "a heart too wholly true to dream untruth in thee." And when his life was nearly spent he reproved Sir Bedevere, the last of his knights who was faith­ful, for telling him a lie. •^ And yet, with Arthur's sense of justice, there was combined a divine tenderness and compas* sion. Even though he loathed the sin of Guine­vere, though the purity of his own nature re­volted at her impurity, he pitied her. He showed no satisfaction in his manner when he bade farewell to the queen who had so wronged him. There was only a great compassion. Enoch Arden, in his great sacrifice, showed this tenderness and consideration, for another in another way, but at even a greater cost. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [13] ---------- Tennyson wrote many poems about women: "The Princess." "Maud." "To Adeline." "Mari­ana," and others. In the "Princess" he por­trays beautifully his ideal woman. She was pure-minded, loving, tender, true, and above all a womanly woman. Tennyson's ideal woman resembles his hero in many ways. The qualities which he loved most, gentleness, truthfulness, purity, ability to love, to suffer for others, he gave to both. But they are found oftener in woman than in man, and, therefore, he liked best to write about women. The reason for this is that Tennyson himself possessed these same qualities; his na­ture was fine, poetic, and idealistic. All his thoughts and sentiments are lofty. He was not an effeminate man in the sense which implies weakness, but possessed the characteristics which make a woman noblest, and, as he has shown us by his heroes, would ennoble any man. And surely Tennyson was noble, and his works will last so long as we love those Christ-like qualities which he loved, and told us. of. The Work of the Manitoes The night was dark and the winds raged in­cessantly, but the few wigwams among the tall pines felt it not. Around the campfire in the largest wigwam a group of Indians were gath­ered listening to the old men of their tribe tell stories of former victories. It was a werid scene and the uncertain firelight cast such fitful shadows that the little papoose watched them with eyes full of wonder, and the little boys of ten drew nearer into the circle, listening with wide open eyes to the tale the old warrior was telling. "Many moons ago there dwelt on the banks of a mighty river a tribe of Indians whose warriors were feared by all tribes, and the wisdom of their councils was unsurpassed. Among this tribe there dwelt a boy whom the rest of the tribe held in awe, for he seemed to care not for their victories and he did not thirst for revenge when his tribe was defeated. He would stay for hours in the forest talking to the trees and he would lie at night gazing at the stars over­head. Soon the tribe began to distrust him, and yet they feared the good Manitoes, so they dared ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [14] ---------- not kill him. The wise men of the tribe met together and decided to disown him. The next day they sent an arrow to the Indian lad, a sign that he must leave. He wandered far into the forest, and, when tired and footsore, he laid down on a bank of soft moss he heard a voice saying: "You are homeless and you cannot wander alone forever. The good Manitoes will change you into whatever you wish; tomorrow eve I will come for your answer." When the voice ceased the boy lay silent and thoughtful. All night he lay thus and the next day also, for the time was drawing nearer when his answer would be required. As twilight fell, a gentle breeze rose and the soft sighing of the trees was the only sound until the Manitoe again spoke: "Have you decided ?" he said, and the Indian lad answered: "Good Manitoe, make me a wind so I may play and frolic in the forest for­ever." In a twinkling, a soft, caressing breeze was frolicing with the twigs of the trees. When the Chinook wind blows you may know the Indian lad is playing in the forest. H. A., '08. w ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [15] ---------- CIK normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON MAY WILLIAMS, '04, BUSINESSMAN AGBK EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS, *04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS '06, Utopian I TU«.T» VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07, Soronian.... j vuerary MARGERY SPRATT, *07, Aaron.... { r gt;~«t« LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan J ' —uocmim GRACE ICKES, '06. Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '08, Chilic Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL,'06, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 26th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V MARCH 1904 NO. J4 By the time this Messenger is in your hands several of the match basket ball games will have been played. The cup has been the greatest in­centive to an active interest in athletics, and, beeause of the strong feeling among the mem­bers of the class teams, to a most lively enthu­siasm. Class spirit is stronger this year than ever before in the history of the school. The good nature and friendly social feeling which characterize it make us wish it had begun be­fore. We regret that illness obliged Miss Clara Morris to cancel her engagement on the lecture course, but we are glad to announce that her place will be filled by Henry Watterson, editor : gt;f the Louisville Courier-Journal, and one of the old school politicians and orators who are so rapidly passing away. The lecture course com­mittee consider themselves very fortunate in se­curing the services of a man so well known, and whose opinions are so generally respected. He is a man whom the business men of the Bay will be especially glad to hear. We very much regret the printers' error in inserting a line from the story, "A Polar Expe­dition,"' into the obituary notice for little Annie Rogers in our last issue. We trust our readers will never find another of the same char­acter. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [16] ---------- Locals Miss Anna Risley, who took out an elemen­tary in February, has accepted a position in Anacortes and is now teaching the second grade there. A little boy who had not noticed icicles on the eaves of the house before, came running into the house and said: "Mama, there are some long pickles hanging on the house." Miss Jessie Winger was compelled to go home for several days on account of la grippe. Miss Bratton was conf ned to her room for several days with la grippe, but was soon able to return. Miss Lillie Smith was obliged to leave school on account of bad health. The Seniors regret her going very much. The Young Woman's Christian Association of the Normal are putting forth a great deal of effort to raise money for the purpose of furnish­ing the Y. W. C. A. room on the third floor. They expect to carpet the room nnd furnish it with curtains, chairs, etc A part of the money has already been raised. The students in gen' eral have donated $25 toward the work, and the association girls wish to-express their apprecia­tion and thanks to them, and hope they will keep up this interest and attend the regular weekly meetings when possible. The High School students of North Belling-ham gave a Washington's Birthday entertain­ment on that day, February 22, for the purpose of raising money for their school library. It was preceded by the raising of the new flag, which, not long ago, was presented to them by some gentlemen in the city. Several of the Normal students spent their Vashington's Birthday holiday at their homes. Miss Kathrina Anderson's sisters, Ruth and ..ucile, spent a few days with her at Bachelor's lall last month. Miss Maud McElroy is teaching at Gold Basin. We are glad to welcome Miss Daisy Anderson back, regretting the sad news she brought us. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [17] ---------- Miss Helen Whitney spent a pleasant vaca­tion at her home. Miss Julia Gross came back refreshed by the few days spent with her married sister. Minnie S.—Why do you change the names of your friends ? M—b—1 St—n (talking in her sleep)—De­velopment and "januar linguarum run parre-passu. Seniors' Chorus—"We all do like our boy." Miss Annie Nobles spent a few days last week visiting her home at Snohomish. Do you notice the careworn look on Mr. Kibbe's face ? If you should ask the reason, he would reply: "It is hard to raise this child and go to school, too." '' lt;#- : -_ ,-#• ^}f The boarders at the dining hall were sur­prised a few evenings ago to find the hall pro­vided by a new cook and new waitresses. For further information inquire of Miss Hogle. Miss Loretta O'Laughlin, a former student who has been teaching at Rexville for the last five months, has returned to school. Mr. Drummond of Tacoma spent last Sunday and Monday visiting his sister, Miss Annie, '05. Bessie Darland has returned as a member of the Senior class. Dr. Mathes spent a few days last month visit­ing the Arlington schools. He brought back greetings from Miss Minnie Sapp, '03. Miss Ethel Edmonds, a former student, was visiting her sister, Miss Edna, last week. A small party of Normal students spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. Nichols on High street a few weeks ago. Flinch, pit, and fortune-telling were the pas­times of the evening. * The second year class gave a candy sale Feb­ruary 24, and it is reported that it was a finan­cial success. Miss Myrta Burgess of Tacoma, a former student of the Normal, spent Saturday and Sun­day with Miss Jessie Havens. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [18] ---------- Mr. Lee B. Forrest of Chehalis visited his brother, Prof. J. T. Forrest in the latter part of February. Mr. Louis Shearer of Seattle was also a visitor of Prof. Forrest for a few days. We regret to learn that Miss Beth McKinnon has left school on account of illness at home. At present, Mr. Wilson's favorite child i3 Perry Passu. The first of the series of the basket ball games arranged for between the teams of the various classes for the Kline cup was played Friday evening, February 26. Both galleries were full of spectators, and many were standing on the edges of the field. Two games were played. The first, between the Juniors and the Second Years, resulting in a score of 14 to 20 in favor of the Juniors; the second, between the Seniors, and the Third Years, resulting in a score of 9 to 12 in favor of the Third Years. One would see, if he would take courage to take a stroll to S. W. High Street, a miniature wood yard. A group of boys one Saturday, With axes sharp and strong, Bent each his steps The wood-pile way, And firmly strode along. Honors due the noble boys, Who wedge the ax so well. The wood was split In good stove fit Where'er the sharp edge fell. The girls will e'r remember this, How well they helped that day, To strengthen trust In Normal boys, And roll contempt away. CHajflnr Notes The opening exercises of the second semester were held in the Normal auditorium on Febru­ary 1st, at 3 p. m. Besides the Normal students and faculty, there was a large attendance from the Whatcom High schoo1. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [19] ---------- After prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Smith, the Cecilian C]ub furnished a musical number. Miss Moore and Mr. Raymond both rendered pleasing vocal selections and responded to insist­ed encores. The address of the afternoon was delivered by Prof. Warner of Tacoma, his sub­ject being, "The Requisites of an Education." This subject embraced the five comprehensive points. 1— A good physique. 2—To know what we are to do. 3—To know how to do what is requested of us. 4—To admire the beautiful. 5—To love the good. On February 12 Rev. Mr. Varney of the First Baptist church addressed the students of the Normal and Training schools on the sub­ject "Abraham Lincoln—God's Thunderbolt Aganist Slavery." In his talk he pictured a room full of negroes enslaved in "The land of the free and the home of the brave." Many of them were so fair that they might be eas^y mis­taken for white people, but a]l were being auc­tioneered off like so many cattle; the most sac­red ties of family life were being broken by the heartless slave traders. Then a tall, awkward young man came upon the scene. Filled with emotion, and resenting these outrages to the uttermost, he made a solemn vow that if God ever gave him a chance he would "hit slavery and hit it hard." Then Mr. Varney traced the successive steps which led Lincoln to that posi­tion where he might "hit slavery." He spoke of how almost impossible it would seem that an obscure, uneducated young man should have any power in overthrowing that evil which was authorized, or permitted to exist, by such high sources as the home, the ministry and the laws of the land. But because of the many influences brought to bear upon his naturally great mind, such as the influence of his mother, the influence of a few truly great books, the study of lives of great men, he was raised up to be "God's thunderbolt against slavery." At the close of Mr. Varney's address Prof. Goodwin sang with much feeling the universal favorite, "Swanee River." T gt;rr~Bowman paid a high tribute to the late Marcus Hanna during the assembly period on the 17th. He spoke of him as a man who had done a great deal for the nation, one who had ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [20] ---------- risen by personal effort from the common rank and fi!e to a position prominance, where he was a leader of men—an organizer of poUtical for ces. In him might be seen much to be admired, —he surmounted difficulty after difficulty, first coming into prominance in 1852 as a member of the National convention. He became uni­versally known as a great man in 1896 when he was leader of the Republican party and organ­ized forces to nominate Wm. McKinley for the presidency. Dr. Bowman called Marcus Han-na the friend, the financier, the organizer, the president maker. He classed Mr. Hanna with William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt and W. J. Bryan as one of the four great men of the day. In conclusion Dr. Bowman said, in answer to his OAvn question, "What made Mr. Hanna great as a statesman ?" that he was great not because of his keen business ability,his openheartedness and genial disposition, not because he was a political organizer nor yet because of the prominent part he took in behalf of the sub­sidy bill, but because of all of these was he recognized and mourned as a great American. On Thursday, February 18, the fifth number in the course of ^ctures on the Bible was given-by Miss Baker. Miss Baker spoke on the sub ject "Some Women of the Bible.' In speaking of the women of the Old Testament she said that the manners and customs of the age in which they lived were so different from those of our age that they must be judged by a different standard—one which was laid down by the time in which they lived. Miss Baker brought to light many beautiful traits of character of these women whose names have lived so long in his­tory. Her picture of Ruth and Naomi should especially be mentioned. She said that their's was the most beautiful story of friendship that has ever been portrayed; that we will never have words to express friendship more beautiful than those used by Ruth to Naomi. The sixth and last lecture was given on Feb-ruarv 25 by Miss Tromanharser, whose theme was "Sau1," then spoke of the fine interpretation Browning bad of David's love for Saul. In con­clusion Miss Tromanhauser pointed out the great message of this masterpiece; it was that beneath all, above all, and around all, is the everlasting love of God. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [21] ---------- The members of the Y. W. C.A. wish to ex­press their deepest gratitude to Dr. Mathes, Dr. Bowman, Prof. Stone, Miss Baker and Miss Tromanhauser for their series of lectures which has been a source of pleasure and inspiration to all who attended them. Societies SENIOR PARTY. The first of a series of parties to be given by the Senior C^ass was held at the home of Mrs. Barnum, Fairhaven, on Tuesday evening, February 23. The hostesses of the evening, Misses Shahan, Auld, Charroin, Sears, Smith, Grant, Keene and Williams, were quaintly at­tired as Colonial dames. The rooms were charmingly decorated in sword ferns and fish netting. After enjoying games and music the guests were regaled with elaborate refreshments. The affair broke up with hearty class yells and many expressions of gratitude for the generous hospitality of Mrs Barnum. • THE ALCOTTS AT EVERSON. The large crowd of students gathered at the B. B. B. C. depot about five o'clock on Satur­day, February 13, caused much comment from those who did not know that it was only the an­nual migration of the Alcotts in quest of pleas­ure for their friends, greater fame for them­selves and the institution which they grace—the Whatcom Normal. Their order of trave1 was completely changed from the trip on the boat among the islands of the sea last year to a special train which took them to Everson of the Northland this year. A change has also been wrought in the character of the effort put forth by the Alcotts. Having reached the decision that "it is not good to be alone" they leagued the the knightly efforts of the mighty Philoma-thians unto their Amazonian attack. The trip to Everson on the train was not the least pleasure derived from the evening for every one seemed in the right mood for a good jolly, socia1 time. But the most important part of the evening came after the arrival at Ever­son. After the necessary preparations had been made, and the curtain rose for the presentation of the following program: Violin solo Ethel Birney ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [22] ---------- Introductory talk Miss Baker. BARNEY'S COTJKTSHIP. Cast of Characters. Mollie McGuire Clara Tarte. Widdow McGuire .. .Minnie Shumway. Barney O'Toole Max Hipkoe. Vocal Solo Harry Raymond. THE DEESTRICK SKULE. Cast of Characters. Schoolma'am Miss Jerusha Ann Jimson. Pupils. John Peter St. John Patience Peterkin. Mike O'Flynn .....Temperance Hartshorn. Jemima Bildad Sam Randall. Jonathan Pettibone . .Mehitable Honeysuckle. Gerril Van Ginkel Hannah Maria Honeysuckle. Prudence Ann Plunkett.. .Ezekial Honysucke. Timothy Truck Kezia Honeysuckle. Arabella Brewster Abigail Honeysuckle. Visitors. Committeeman Bachelor Green. Talented Mother Mre. Honeysuck^. gong Normal Chorus. In this program and on this particular even­ing ability was shown by those who took part which they themselves never dreamed of. Two Seniors especially distinguished themselves for­ever. "The Deestrick Skule" was remarkably well received. One old man in the audience was heard to say: "That's the way we used to dew it when I went to skule." The hall was we*l filled with an audience whose interest and appreciation very materially helped the success of the evening. The homeward bound special of the Alcotts that night was filled with various groups of stu­dents— some sang, some played, some talked— yet this crowd's general sentiment was that Ev-erson had given them a kind reception and that the trip had been a success. CHILICS. Friday, January 22, the Chilics gave a Gen­eral Assembly Scene for their last program of the First Semester. Each member of the fac­ulty was represented by a Chilic "Injun." Two visitors—one assuming the personality of Mr. Teck, a member of the school board and the other a Reverend Longstreet of New York, were present. Both gave interesting talks to the so- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [23] ---------- ciety, which represented as nearly as possible the general assembly of students. After the eloquent address given by Rev. Longstreet "pro tern," an informal reception was tendered. Chief Myers who, we certainly regret to say, left us February first for, we believe, a much happier hunting ground. Little did the tribe think that the hatchet presented a short time ago meant that Chief Myers would soon be severed from us. Be good faithful Indians. Live on and become as shining stars to your tribe. Our love, and best wishes always attend this chief, who though absent in person wil1 be ever pres­ent in spirit. PARTHENON. One of the most interesting program? of the Parthenon club was listened to by a large per cent, of the members on the 23d of this month, notwithstanding the disagreeable weather. Mr. Moultray's vocal solo was especially appreciat­ed by all. Parthenon business meetings are usually lively, many heated discussions and ar­guments arise to add interest and enthusiasm. Miss Mae GilHgan was a visitor of the club on the 23d. Mr. Walter Wells, upon request, was voted in as an active member of the Partehnon club, although he is not attending the Normal at presemV / "* PARTHENON—Ancient and Modern. We often read in history, accounts of war and peace; Not only of our present times, but back in ancient Greece, Where warriors bold, philosophers and sculp­tors, too, abound^ !«#*$ Who made their land the greatest, far, in all the wor*d around. Upon the great Acropolis, within that ancient land, A wondrous building, Parthenon, 2000 years did stand. The structure was both large and great,— adorned with Grecian art* Witt statues tall and paintings grand, all; loved by every heart. The Parth'non was of marble built, and praised in prose and rhyme,—- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [24] ---------- The grandest structwe ever known in any age or time: Erected for a goddess vague in those old Pagan days When men praised idols, and not God, whom we now love and praise. But that was many years ago,—old Greece has passed away; That Parthenon is but a wreck in this, our pres­ent day. The name has been immortalized out here on Puget Sound, By this, our great Society, which is so much renowned. Parth'non Club was organized about a year ago For students of the classic sort who've done good work, you know. The facuHy does not chide us, or criticise our acts.— WP have 2 critic of our own who mentions naught but facts. When first our club was organized, Miss Kose then took the helm, And guided us both safe and sound out on the social realm. Then David Eason took the chair, and now his very name Is mentioned in our famous club as sure of lasting fame. Then Mr. White was chosen to guide us for a term, And he has earned unstinted praise, by acts so wise and firm. Now, Mr. EvVetttein the chair; we hope our club will stand As long as did the Parthenon in the old Gre- / cian land. / Alumni Mr. Thomas Korstad, class of 1901, has re­cently been elected to a position in the What­com High School. Mr. Korstad is also a grad­uate of the State University. Miss Grace Powers a gradute from the ele­mentary course, was married during the holi­days to "Mr. K. B. Sprinkle, of Everett. 1 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [25] ---------- Miss Minnie Sapp, '03, is taking an active interest in a popular lecture course that is be­ing given in Arlington this winter. Miss Edna Cochel, 1902, has recently been elected td a position in the grades in the What­com city schools. Miss Laura Sweet, 1902, is teaching in Su-mas this year, and is also taking an active inter­est in a physical culture club formed among the ladies of the community. Several members of the Alumni were grant­ed life diplomas recently by the state Board of Education. The high school of Castle Eock is seeking admission to the list of accredited high schools of the state. Miss Jessie Lawrence, 1902, is a teacher in the high school. Exchanges College Independent, an exchange column would improve your otherwise interesting pa­per. Your stories are charming. When President Koosevelt entertained Booker T. Washington at dinner a great cry went up all over the nation. But there are few people who know that Queen Victoria en­tertained him at Windsor Castle The Eng­lish nation did not say a word. Tum-Tum, why not start an exchange column ? Academy Journal, you are to be congratu­lated on your exchange editor. Your criti­cisms are just. It is our opinion that a few jokes would prove of interest to the fun-loving friends of The Pharos. Eugene High School News, your stories are excellent and your long columns of locals prove that you have won the students' earnest co-operation and interest. The Normal Kecord for January is a very creditable paper. We envy your exchange editor her ability. Among other exchanges we find The Salute. The Mankatonian, The Kodak, Eugene High hchool News, The Spinster, the Normal Out­look, The College Independent, The Enters prise, The High Schoo1 Echo, The Evergreen. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [26] ---------- We thank you who have given us adverse or favorable criticism. May we profit by the former and be encouraged by the latter. EXCHANGES—WHAT THEY SAY. Into the British Museum in the recent is­sue of The Normal Messenger, is well worth reading. We recommend the sad and crest­fallen to read the "Tokes" in the same issue. —Normal Outlook. We have received a copy of the Normal Messenger" from Bellingham, Wash. It is on the whole a neat little pamphlet, but it con­tains, in our opinion, too many jokes, and too much light material.—The Pharos, from New Westminster, B. C. A few bright stories would improve the Nor­mal Messenger. The two articles on Christ­mas are interesting and instructive.—The Academy Journal, of Norwich, Conn. The Normal Girl's Ideal Man He is strong mentally and physically. This scrength is shown in face and figure. He is considerate, broad-minded, and unassuming. My Ideal Man must be long, lean, lanky, pigeon-toed and round shouldered. He must have straight yellow hair, watery blue eyes, white eye-lashes, long pointed nose, and point­ed chin that nearly meets his nose. I wonder if I'll ever meet my ideal I'm waiting, wait­ing patiently for him. My ideal of a man is one for whom I can have the greatest respect. He has high stan­dards of morality, right, and justice. He is an energetic and successful business man. He does not possess the little mannerisms, such as flattery, effusiveness and insincerity, which make so many men disagreeable to us. He is reserved and chivalrous in nature. He is not a handsome man, but great strength of charac­ter is written in his face. This is my ideal of a man, but as ideals are seldom realized it is wise to hold this one subject to alterations. One's ideal is such an imaginary creature that it seems not only difficult, but sacriligious to describe him. Mine, first of all, is manly, commanding respect. He is strong, brave, self-reliant, and yet gentle and courteous. He ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [27] ---------- is not faultless, but with none of the petty faults which are so annoying. Over generosi­ty I can forgive. I have not thought of the personal appearance of my hero, but of course I expect his outward appearance to in some way reflect the inner beauty. He is not hand­some but power and determination are stamped in the firm lines of his mouth and chin. His eyes somewhat soften this expres­sion. They are kind and patient, keen and penetrating, calm and steady—and brown. He is tall and broad that he may be able to en­dure all things, in accomplishing his great plans. This is my ideal; is there such man? May I describe him? He is tall. One may hardly call him handsome but there is a soulful beauty in his face. His appearance is, in dress immaculately neat, his hair brushed by nature's own hand, showing no ten­dency towards foppishness. Yet with all this as the Scotch mother said: It's nay th6 looks, nor yet the size, But aye the wordies and the wise." Then must I tell the character, wh:^ is shown in his every action and gesture. He is quiet, unassuming and listens well to each speaker, but when he speaks The mountains quiver The world is filled with music And the glorious heavns grander grow— All still is when he ceases. He is noble and upright, strong in his duty yet courteous and gentle to all who are weaker than himself. He is a lover of poetry, of lit­erature,— and nature, his mother and God. Yes, he, the imagined one, is all this,—but what need have I to recount his graces ? They are not possible, they cannot be, else he will not be human—then let me say he loves his fellow men and all the rest is good. Higher let our ideals ever be Than can be reached by man, So high that reaching up We never reached the top but further can, And climb nor weary grow But onward up and on, As we progress our ideals rise And urge us onward—on. "Ideal" means perfection, but this is not so with my "ideal man " I do not expect him to be uerfect but he should have a fascinating ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [28] ---------- personality, having high ideal of life; be broad minded, be, well bred and be sympathetic and kind. He must not be conceited nor pessimis­tic but should look on the bright side of things. He should in some degree have personal attrac­tions, having strong features showing strong character and be dark complexioned, and— but pshaw, this is an ideal. He is manly, ambitious and kind. Has a goal toward which he is striving and the will and determination to swing circumstances his way—however dark at times they maj appear to be. This must not make him hard, but on the contrary, more sympathetic, stronger. He must have a girl friend. I caught a glimpse of him once as he stood there on the edge of that cliff in the mist of early morning. His head was bowed; the first bright rays of sunlight intensified the gold of his hair. He stood irresolute and gazed upon the beauty of the village far beneath him; he saw some one climbing up the path which he had climbed; he listened to the drowsy voice of Nature, newly wakened—she seemed to bid him linger in that restful soli­tude. He turned and saw his path lay straight before him steep, narrow, rocky. He paused —then threw himself upon the ground to rest. "It was so sweet to rest." I turned in disappointment—yet lingered— for he was beautiful to look upon; every line of his face spoke of innate refinement, strength and purity. The sun rose higher—he seemed to feel the thrill of his great strength within his veins; ashamed, he leaped up, tossed away the withered flower he had plucked from the rocks below and looked about him. From far above the lone cry of a bird, through the interlacing branches of an oak a penciled ray of sunlight pointed the precipitous path ahead. He looked—then first I saw his eyes. They must have caught their color from the sky—the fire of new purpose glinted in tiem. Then he was gone—my ideal had vanished. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [29] ---------- THe Normal Boy's Ideal Girl The ideal girl should be beautiful physical­ly, intellectually and spiritually. She should be accomplished, especially in music, and art, and she should also be well versed in literature and the languages. She should use taste and discretion in her manners of dress and should above all things be neat. Her character should be spotless and her disposition bright and cheerful. In fact, the ideal girl should be the perfect embodiment of all that is beautiful and womanly in woman. She need not necessarily be pretty. She must not be unneat in dress and appearance. She must not be cynical or pessimistic. She must not be too talkative. She must not be ignorant of masculine sports, and should be able to appreciate skillful games. She must not be a girl of weak vitality, and small endu­rance. She must not speak ill of her own sex. The general characteristics of all girls are somewhat the same and there are not many things upon which the opposite sex differ. This is the subject which any young man should be able to handle with credit, although different individuals may differ some in the minor qualifications, none will disagree in the few essentials, which, combined, make up the ideal girl. First she should be blessed with a strong character. She must be sound mentally -and morally. She should have a store of nat­ural talent and should know how to use it to the best advantage. She must be intelligent. She must have a cheerful disposition. She must be able to see the serious as well as the bright side of life. She must have a sympa­thetic nature. She need not be an athlete, neither need she be able to concoct indigestible "messes" with a chafing dish. Summing up these dierent qualifications any young man will find he has painted a picture of his mother in girlhood, an ideal girl. There are thousands like her throughout the land and their chief attraction is that they are not aware of the fact In describing the ideal girl, one must bear in mind that the standard of judging her is not what she is, but what she is striving to be. The kind of girl that is my ideal is one that is at all times attempting to do her duty accord- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [30] ---------- ing to the highest light which is in the posses­sion of the world, the Bible. This does not imply that she should go through life with a long-drawn face. If she is following the rule given above her happiness will manifest itself in such a manner that those around will feel the sunshine of her joy. Examples of such women are Frances E. Willard, and Clara Barton. Since beauty lies only in the beauty spots, it cuts no ice. R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Thomas r Simpson REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND INSURANCE BROKERS If you have a little money to loan, call in and see our list of Real Estate First Mortgages. Correspondence invited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [31] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUSM, MANA6KR 106 Roily Street •««« tUfcatco* CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manaf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is belielnng PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. D A V I S , PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class, TELEPHONE BLACK 3 26 « Good all A the year round V FLORAL CREAM Ramovti Sanntr1! Tan » * Wi »«•»»• Ch»pt alilta PRICE 25C Sample Bottle FREE • DeChamplain Graham ML OWL PHARMACY H C o r . D o c k a n d H o l l y S t » . ^ ^ OPEN AM, NIGHT Examination $ree All Work Guaranteed SCIENTIFIC J. CP. WOLL OPTICIAN 216 E. Holly St., near Bk St. WHATCOffl, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [32] ---------- P. $. to a normal Girl'$ tetter I must tell you about the fun we had a few nights ago, it is too good to keep. There were two girls who room here who had two fellows come to see them—two Normal boys. When they had been in the room a short time we locked them in (the girls had forgotten and left the key on the wrong side of the door just previous to the advent of the boys). Then we roped them in and as they were in an upstairs room they couldn't get out. Occasionally we would turn off the electricity for a few minutes. Then we got a couple of alarm clocks and kept them busy outside their door. After locking them in safely we made a plate of fudge and under its influence composed the advice, etc., which was sent in in installments modeW after the "Sir Roger De Coverly Series." Then the kisses we made resound through the halls fairly shook the house. We advised the girls to let the Bros, down through the window, tearing their rugs to pieces for this purpose. We kept them in for about an hour, when we unlocked the door and allowed them to have a little tug-of-war with the xopes so they would learn how to appreciate a "joke," and finally the boys, more scared than hurt, took their leave looking as though they had seen "the ghost of Hamlet's father." We are now booking for the fond lover who comes to the back stairs courting and singing sonnets he has put to rackety music. One girl mistook him for a stray cat and nearly beat him to death, while the landlady declared he was a wood-stealing tramp and 'phoned for the po­lice. He had better be careful—queer noises must have queer sources. £S«^6 lt;3«€««S$S^e6«€€$ t g School Supplies J. N. Selby lt; Co. Books, Stationery 35 Compositions and Note Books * made of Bank Stock are the $ best S Phone Red 51 A 124 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM. Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY SON, PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 173 505 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, TeMione Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost AH Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [34] ---------- • • • • • • • • • I THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Pine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and M y Sts. i n n i i i i i i H U i i i i i i g^ Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* Hon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J These never fail yoti. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street WHATCOH, WA5 H Monro, Blake lt;£L H a s k e l l CAN SUPPLY YOU IN MOST OP YOUR HARDWARE SUPPLIES TRY US WHEN IN NEED . . . . Monro, Blake $ rjaskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [36] ---------- FOR STUDYING AMD READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 P£R THOUSAND FEET gt; rOR COOKING NO DIRT: TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS I S SHUT OFF* S1.T5 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE •4.50 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. S6.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS Wtetcoii toiwtv MHwy «»4 O i * Co. C lt;Kfft«* ntohi ui JOIW. 1MB? St., (BftatCMi Ipfilf-tas^ilftPPPPP
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- 1904_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER May 1904 Monthly Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [2] ---------- .;- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 OBSE HARDWARE CO. ium Supplies, Sporting Goods 3 of All Kinds, Buildi
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1904_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER May 1904 Monthly Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [2] ---------- .;- TELEPHONES
Show more1904_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER May 1904 Monthly Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [2] ---------- .;- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 OBSE HARDWARE CO. ium Supplies, Sporting Goods 3 of All Kinds, Building Hardware * — -: f 1026 AND 1039 ELK STREET * WHATCOM * WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE RETURN SAME AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED JMJtjtj* on |j|jgfg|*ji*^.HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [3] ---------- Things to See at the j World's Fair I St Louis 1 \0 World's Fair in the past has ever offered so many attractions to its visitors. After looking over many articles and circulars de­scriptive of the special attractions of this wonderful fair, we commend the following to our readers: The "IRISH VILLAGE" will prove of great interest to all Anglo-Saxons. The scenes depict Irish life and give a clear insight into the peasant life of tnat interesting people. "AKOUN'S MYSTERIOUS ASIA." and "EMPIRE OF INDIA' ' will give a faithful picture of the most interesting features of India; it will include re­productions of the most famous buildings and native customs. Much trouble and expense has been expended in giving the privilege of see the best features of the Holy Land. In "JERUSALEM" one may see reproduced the places which make Jerusalem the Holy City. Ancient Rome was the marvel of the world. It was most beautiful during the reign of Nero. "GARRAGIEN'S ANCIENT ROME" will be of the greatest interest to any student of history. "LINCOLN'S LOG CABIN" will attract all Americans. It has been filled with the things which will remind the visitor of the greatness of our War President. "THE CREATION" will interest both the his­tory student and the scientist. It will depict not, only the history of the past centuries but also the * spectacular phases of evolution. Of interest to all Westerners in particular will be the representation of "THE CLIFF DWELLERS" of the deserts of southwestern United States. The Russo-Japanese war has given us some­thing new to think about. Russian customs and industries will be shown in the "RUSSIAN VIL­LAGE," displaying typical scenes of that far-away country. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [4] ---------- Dr. E,. E . R.OBS, Mgr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sis. ELDRIDGE,KLINES VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the JETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, «£* lt;£* Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Officc'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 881 . BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Black 652 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building BEI,I,INGHAM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK BEWJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 1BEMJNGHAM, WASH. Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER « « m^i S 108 West Holly Street Holly Block J1305 D o c k s t r | e t ph o n e Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17. Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly BEWJNGHAM, WASH* Want to £ive Hear the normal School Investigate Lysle's Normal School Tracts and lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to State normal School C A M P B E L L IS Clover Blocfc, Belling Ham, Wn. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [7] ---------- (— State — s Dormal School BELL1NGHAM WASHINGTON Summer Session June 20 to July 30 Classes will be conducted in: Common Branches First Grade Subjects Normal School Work CHERE will be Special Classes in Methods, and in Music, Draw­ing, Manual Training and Ob­servation of Teaching. Credits will be granted for regular normal school work. Summer session will have full access to library, laboratories, gymnasium and museum of the in­stitution. Tuition will be charged as follows: For one subject, $6.00; for each additional subject, $1.00. Text Books will be loaned free. Board and room can be secured for $4.00 per week. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping can be rented for $1.25 per week. For further information address EDWARD T. MATHES. Principal BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [8] ---------- Y Y Y TT^ ^ t ^ ^ ^ l * * ^ T Printing Y Y x t Y t Y We Produce the Best Y •I* v | ^ \ | I g fltotls fc | • • Y t X There is nothing to be found in the modern age X X requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness y 4» to meet the demands than this att. •!• tY it | ftis att rt! f x $ x x Y Y Y As such only the best meets the requirement of *t* •f the public's needs. The business man finds great- «|» A er results are secured when his printing stock is % X equal to a competitor. X Y Y * A | to Sncielg Iter* arc twang Faxls J ? Y Y Y • gt; produced that require continual study and prepara- A X tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan £ i v°sue- :{: •t I X The b*st for tljx ^nsiniess Wan X $ and lire latest for tftje Sottetg X .*• karig is found at tfoe . . . . X I | Y T I HOLLY PRESS x PRINTERS, BINDERS £ and Blank BooK FoIRs ? Y IRVING BI lt;OCK, 1315 DOCK ST., BELUNGHAM Y ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph.D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy s WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences ^ BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading. ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German ''JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History ^MiSS KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training ^Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School "~Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades ^Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [10] ---------- We Carry Fresh Supplies for Yonr (^^ DARK ROOM AT YOUR DISPOSAL EVANS-POTTER COMPANY Hotly Sreet ^^s^^^ Bellingham Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right In tHe Good Old Latin Time In the good old Latin time; In the good old Latin time; Sitting while our hearts all ache in room 69. Stone questions us, and we look blank— And that's a very good sign That all of us will fail Kersplank! In the good old Latin time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger May 1904 THe Character Portrayal of Kate Douglas Wiggin The greatness of an author along fictitious or.poetical lines lies in his power to arouse pure, lofty, ennobling emotions in the minds of his readers, and to give them true views of man, nature, and God. Since a mere discourse on virture, right, and religious principles is in no wise literature, we must take the characters of the writer of fiction, and analyze the emotions they arouse, the power shown in presenting them, and the variety and depth of the charac­ters, if we would analyze his literary power. As an index to the thought and life of the author, such a study is highly profitable. It shows forth his power of observation, the trend of his sympathies, his power to fathom and rightly portray human emotions, the in­fluence of environment on his writings, and lastly, to determine, if possible, the power, ex­tent, and permanency, of his influence on so­ciety. His power also depends largely upon the number of classes reached. With these aims in view, we should consider the writings of Kate Douglas Wiggins, along the line of fic­tion. Her power of observation is keenly evi­denced by many of her character portrayals, but probably in none more cleverly than in the story of the reclaiming of "Marm Liza." Every item is noted, even to the care of her apron and shoes, her delight in music, her sad, bewildered look when the past was re­called, and her relapse into her former careless speech, and vague ideas, when excited. 'Mis­tress Mary," by her observation of such details can not fail to be an inspiration, not only to teachers, but to parents. Luanda Bascom, seated in "Watch Tower," is a quaint charac­ter indeed. Her marvelous power to read mo­tives and occurrences by watching the street from her window, is the power of observation ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [12] ---------- acquired by long practice, and requires a keen knowledge of human nature. The power to associate ideas or events, the memory of min­ute detail, volubility, and the touch of super­stition regarding the breaking away of the log, as a token of her death, are all noted, and can be verfied in the life of many a New England woman. Mrs. Ruggles, with her love of dis­play, spasmodic teaching of etiquette, pride of family, and her rough exterior covering a kindly heart, show a close observation, com­bined with excellent humor. As indications of the scope and direction of her sympathies, no better example can be cit­ed than "Mistress Mary's" broad love for all weak, helpless creatures. She has all the ten­dencies of an older sister, and feels that she has been left single, and free from home cares, that she may be a mother to the waifs about her. Her attitude toward "Liza," ought to in­spire all readers with a sense of sympathy and helpfulnes for such afflicted ones. Carol Bird's efforts for the poor, and her unselfish enjoyment of the pleasure she grants to the poor are touching lessons in charity. The whole story of Lydda Butterfield is one of pa­thos, and manifests a tender pity for those sen­sitive over some physical defect. It brings be­fore us the wrong done a person by jesting at such misfortunes. Anthony Croft is a good picture of unselfishness, refinement and cheer­fulness in misfortune. Jabe Slocum, despite his indolence and roughness is almost tenderly sympathetic toward "Dixie," who is bowed in sorrow over a faithless wife. He shields him from even a word regarding like cases. While not volubly expressed, her picture of "Tom o' Blueb'ry Plain" is one of deep pathos, touched with a love for his rude "home," which glori­fies his whole life. Her gentleness is well shown in her attitude toward him, terming him "God's fool." Her understanding of the emotions, and her portrayal of them, are well shown in many of her characters. Perhaps she fails more in her portrayal of Mrs. Grubb than in any other character presented. While many parts of this presentation are all too true of the woman who gives her life to "clubs," her personal dislike for such women is too evident, to my notion, and she has at some time failed to "put herself in her (Mrs. Grubb's) place." Her neglect of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [13] ---------- home, her carelessness of minor duties, and her love for friendship, are truly portrayed, but are strongly developed. Jabe Clocum is so well portrayed that he seems almost a reality to those who read his story. Good-hearted, indo­lent, humorous in joking and repartee, fond of story-telling, and thoroughly uncouth in ap­pearance, Jabe Slocum, when roused by mis­fortune, is gentle as a woman. To find such as he, one has only to go to a mining camp, log­ging camp, or New England village of any considerable size. While perhaps less clearly defined, we find like traits. Rhoda is not mis­judged by our authoress, for she is as well por­trayed in her gay and reckless nature, as she is in her repentant moods. One can scarcely help a feeling of sympathy for her, in her repentant moods. One can scarcely help a feeling of sym­pathy for her. in her repentance over her im­politic talk with Mrs. Grubb, yet few could blame her for those speeches. She is well por­trayed in her joy over "Liza's" first completed sewing card, when she rushes to the garden, and with laughter and tears gives way to her feelings. Edgar Noble is a good example of the brilliant, reckless, light-hearted student, who dislikes the work and restraint of college life, but yet leads in all of its jollity. His strug­gle over indolence, evil associations, extrava­gance and recklessness, crowned by a final vic­tory over self, is a strong picture. Her knowl­edge of human nature is best shown where she shows the avoidance of sermonizing, but the true kindliness and affection shown him by Mrs. Oliver and Polly. No one of his nature would be likely to be won by sermonizing from friends, but the final touch of trust in Mrs. Oli­ver's manner, brought out all of his best points. As to the classes of people reached by her,» we find both rich and poor among her admirers. This is probably due to her careful portrayal of each and her evident knowledge of both clas­ses. She is sometimes called the "friend of children," and it is a well established fact that children, as a class, love her. Her psycholog­ical treatment of "Marm Liza," makes it an in­teresting and profitable book for both parents and teachers. Her Coast stories are of decided! interest to Westerners, as our literature is not yet largely developed, and so good an addition to it must needs be welcomed. Her New En­gland stories are perhaps equally good, and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [14] ---------- shows a knowledge of the people and customs there, especially in village and country life. She gives a pleasing picture of city life in two phases: the wealthy class, as shown by Mrs. Bird, and the very poor class, as represent­ed by "Mistress Mary's" pupils. She shows, in the case of the pupils, the desire for the good and beautiful, among even the poorest classes, and suggests the wonderful possibilities in such work. Her work, while not deeply thoughtful, perhaps, gives us some quaint, beautiful, large views of human life, and can not fail to give children, at least, a nobler view of man's duty. She never sermonizes, but makes us feel the moral truths she desires to present, by sympathy with her concrete illus­trations of these truths—that is, with her char­acters. Her writings are largely influenced by her environment, but since her life is a broad one, her works are not cramped by it. Her life has been spent principally in California, Maine and New York, with an annual visit to Europe, for some years past. The stories of the Coast and of New England life are thus easily trac­ed to environment. Her intense love for child­ren, and her interest in kindergarten work, are explained by the fact that she was. before her marriage, a kindergarten teacher, having founded the first school of that kind west of the Rockies. In conclusion, her power of picturing is in­deed admirable. Her introduction is very brief, and she suggests her characters more than she describes them. The chief aim of her writing seems to be to present humble life in all its beauty and simplicity, that we may have a deeper sympathy for the lowly. She also aims to arouse her readers to the need of work among the poorer classes, not so much for in­structing or aiding the adults, but for rescuing childhood from its worst poverty—the poverty of the mind and soul. She also gives us beauti­ful views of nature, as in the "Nooning Tree." As a rule, her characters and scenes are ex­ceedingly true to nature. As to her permanen­cy, time alone can prove it, but while human nature is always much the same, it is to be hoped that children will continue being given the chance to read books so well suited to their needs. A. K., 05. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [15] ---------- Browning Through the efforts of Miss Francis S. Hays, the Rev. W. D. Simonds of Seattle was induced to visit Bellingham this week to deliver three lectures at the Normal school under the auspices of the Seinor class. This ven­ture was the first of its kind attempted by ircrn-bers of the student body, and the young people feel encouraged, not only by the support ac­corded to them in the school but also by the response from representative citizens. Requests have been made for the publica­tion of some sort of summary of at least one of the lectures, hence the accompanying epi­tome of Browning is offered. As announced the subjects were "Robert Browning," the "Hamlet of Edwin Booth," and "A Represen­tative American. Walt Whitman." As seen at a glance these are by no means popular subjects, yet Mr. Simonds succeeded admirably in renderng them fascinating even to those not devoted Browningites. Said he "If noble thought wedded to muscial expression contitute poetry, then Browning dees not be­long in the first rank of the first order of great poets. But he belongs in the first rank of our second order of great poets. Browning is want­ing in the singable, lyrical, musical quality. His line is rugged, often harsh and unrhythmic. Mrs. Browning herself in a letter in which she maintains that her husband is a great philoso­pher, confesses also that there is no music in him. He should have been a dramatist, but the drama limited him and he wanted no trammels. Browning finds his best material in the dark pictures of life. But he has no music to match with Tom Hood's "Suicide," with Byron's "Apostrophe to the Ocean," or with Poe's "An­nabel Lee." He is wanting in the brilliant imagery found almost at random in Shakespeaf, such as Goneril's profession of affection for Leah, or Lear's words to the elements, or his descrip­tion of the music of Cordelia's voice. Again, Browning is obscure. He lacks lucidity. After reading "Sordello," Mrs. Carlyle could not tell whether Cordello was a man, a ship, or a city. It is a comfort to know that Sordello stands for the perfectibility of this human na- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [16] ---------- ture of ours! Douglas Jerrold was afraid that he had become an idiot because upon first reading Browning he could not understand him. Upon being asked once what a certain passage meant, the poet himself acknowledged that there were at first only two beings who did understand— God and himself—and that since he had for­gotten, God alone knew what it meant. But the poet's obscurity was not due to muddiness of conception. On the contrary it is because of the tumultuous rush of his thought. He overlays his theme with many variations as a pianist until oftentimes the theme is momentarily lost only to reappear un­expectedly. Browning, too, like Emerson, is a teacher of teachers; a master of masters and thus by translation and transmission he is reaching the people. It goes without saying that material­ism is inimcal to poetry. Yet Browning made poetry out of a materialistic coldly scientific age. He teaches, as in "Rabbi Ben Ezra," that man is to be judged by what he attempts, not by what he accomplishes. "Paracelsus." though written at 23, contains all there is in Darwin's origin of Man," or in Firke's "Des­tiny of Man," or "Idea of God." Browning has been called a theologian with a gift for poetry. He believed that right would ultimately be all-powerful. He believ­ed that behind order there is an ordainer. He looked out upon the universe and saw power, order, benevolence, love. He is the Christian optimist. Even in evil he sees reason for hope. He is optimistic, not because of shallow exuberance, but because of sublime faith. His message to the seekers after Truth is this, "Know not for knowing's sake, but that thou mayest become a star unto men forever," To you and me he says, "Thank God that thou art," even as he said to Saul, to the Saul of the ten talents and the tragedy of a wasted life. And how does Browning regard man? Car-lyle said man was "a biped wearing breeches." Victor Hugo said "Progress is the stride of God." Browning said, "Progress is the growth of God." He believed in the raw material of human nature. He believed in good, even in* the meanest of mortals. Someone has said: "Browning is a kind of cosmic detective, who ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [17] ---------- walked into the foulest of thieves' kitchens and accused men publicly of virtue." What a rebuke is there for that pitiable kind of creature who regards every man he meets a knave and every woman a wench. Such are to be pitied for theirs is blacker than Egyptian darkness in which no star gleams. Browning believed not only in the majesty and perfectibility of man, but also in the responsi­bility of God—a new note in literature. As God has breathed into our nostrils the breath of life, He must of necessity be under infinite obligation to his creature. The per­sonal responsibility of all the men who live, who have lived or will live, is as nothng com­pared with the responsibility of God who has launched a universe into space. The poet teaches divine and human co-operation, thus ennobling all human aspiration and struggle. In common with all great poets and philos­ophers, including little children, Browning be­lieves in immortality; that death is only a door. And then comes our own Whitman with his thought of death—a sombre mother, hover­ing near, a strong deliveress. Lowell says that Browning is the poet who stays by us lon­gest. Furnival says that Browning is "the manliest, strongest, life-fullest, deepest and thoughtfullest poet, needing earnest study and most worthy of it." He treats obscure sub­jects deeply, not deep subjects obscurely. Browning, the true democrat, believing in and loving man; Browning the warrior, optimist and seer, not groping with lame hands of faith up the world's dark altar-stair, but burning with high hope and almost audacious faith in what is and what is to be. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [18] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON MAY WILLIAMS,'04, BUSINKSSMANAGEK EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 ..Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS, '06, Utopian / T .. _ VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07,Soronian....| Literary MARGERY SPRATT, '07, Aurora.... * T , LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan j Locals GRACE ICKES, '05 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philotnathean Athletics SARAH TAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL,'05, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V MAY 1904 NO. 16 D If a cross is in the square at the left margin, your subscription is not paid. Please attend to this immediately, for if it is not paid before the close of the school, you will not receive a copy of the June number. The concert given by the Mozart Symphony club of New York, in the Normal auditorium, April 12, was well attended by a very ap­preciative audience, as was shown by the re­peated encores. The selections given by Herr Hoch on the cornet, Alpine echo horn, and trumpet, were especially well received. The June Messenger will not be published until after the close of school, as postponing the publication from its regular date enables us to give a full description of commencement week. The June number will also contain cuts of the Senior class and basketball team, and of views of the school and campus. Copies may be obtained for 15 cents each, or 75 cents for a half dozen. Orders may be given to the editor-in-chief at any time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [19] ---------- The lecture by Henry Watterson, given m Beck's opera house, Saturday night, April 23, was much enjoyed by all who attended, not­withstanding the fact that Mr. Watterson's voice was in very bad condition, due probably to our changeable Sound weather. As a well-known professional man remarked, "It does us good to hear such homely truths." His subject was, "Money and Morals." He discuss­ed the relation of money and morals in Amer­ican life, pointing out the fact that almost ev­ery American begins life with some cherished ambiton, to which he not infrequently sacri­fices everything else, only in the end to find it not what he had dreamed of. Wealth is the goal of the young man of today; but, it is a fact, that when he reaches the goal, he is not much happier than before. Mr. Watterson does not think wealth a sin, but he does say that where one man gains happiness by wealth, ten men lose it, and lose it because they too of­ten, sacrifice morality and take on something of the brittleness of the metal they deal with. In the opinion of the lecturer there are two great menaces to the fame and fair name of the Am­erican nation: Money and party spirit. Mr. Watterson has named them "the money devil and the party devil." These are menaces be­cause the profession of politics is coming to belong to the man who has achieved his am­bition in life; namely, a fortune, and for a pas­time in his old age, buys his way into the legis­lative halls or diplomatic corps of the republic. This monopoly of politics by the rich is liable to give us a plutocracy, instead of a democ­racy. But, fortunately, the mass of the country is composed of men who live honestly; who "make both ends meet," and who are happy and contented as they are. While these are in the majority, it will always be possible for the public opinion and the public voice to save the country. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [20] ---------- Miss Laura Duncanson has left school. Miss Chapel visited Normal, April 14. Miss Grace McLain visited Normal, April IS-Miss Evelyn Jones, '03, visited Normal, April 22. Miss Bertha Kale was a visitor at the Nor­mal last week. Miss Alma Powers, a member of the review clas:-., has left school. Guy Dunning, who has been out of school for some time, is again with us. Miss Pearl Peime was called home on ac­count of the illness of her mother. The winners of the contest held April 22d, are Miss Peek and Miss Ruth Mallet. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Miss Sadie Hubbell for the loss of her father. Have you noticed the April addition ? If not see Margaret McDonald for information. For the last few days Miss Nina Silsby has been entertaining a friend from Tacoma. Miss Sadie Llewellyn, of the Normal Alum­nae, visited the school one Thursday afternoon. We are glad to have Dr. Bowman with us again after the week he spent in St. Joseph's hospital. The oratorical contest of April 22d was fol­lowed by a reading from Shakespeare, by Mr. Han ford. The Senior class has proved to the school that hard study is not always accomplished bj| weak bodies. Miss Hogle and Miss Anna Egge spent last Saturday and Sunday visiting the home of the latter, at Stanwood. Prof. Forrest has just returned from Port Angeles, where he has been attending the Clal­lam County Institute. Miss Grace Dickey visited her sister, at Ana-cortes, a few weeks ago. She reported having ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [21] ---------- The Senior class have received their class-pins. The designs is a four-leaved clover, in frosted gold, and are of exceptional beauty. Miss Mary O'Laughlin, a former student, who has been traveling in the east for the last year, is expected to return the first of May. Miss Pearl Peime, another of our Junior girls, has been required to leave school on ac­count of an accident to her mother. She will be able to re-enter again. Miss Gertrude Aldridge, a member of the Junior class, left school a few days ago to be­gin teaching a summer school at Hazel, a small place in Snohomish County. We regret her loss very much. The Juniors have been studying domestic economy and got up a new money-making scheme,—a pie sale. On Tuesday, April 26, a nice little sum was realized from the results of the work of their fair hands. The Y. W. C. A. of the Whatcom Normal is making strenuous efforts to furnish the room. Already the carpet has been purchased and we hope to have it in good condition by the end of the year. Miss Effie Bates. '03, was visiting friends in Bellingham last week. She is going to leave for Chicago, the middle of June, where she will spend the summer studying music. We wish her a pleasant trip and all success in her work. Miss Sheldon, teacher in the High school at Ar.acortes, and a number of the High school students chartered a boat and came to Belling­ham to see the "Merchant of Venice" played. They all enjoyed it very much, as did a great many of the Normal students, who were in "Nigger-Heaven." Oh, where; oh, where, have my rubbers gone? Oh, where; oh, where, can they be? For these are too short, and those are too long; And other too wide for me. Wet feet are bad, pneumonia is worse; But I can't find them anywhere. But then when I go to ride in the hearse, I suppose that I won't much care. M. S. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [22] ---------- Monday evening, April 25, the Seniors were entertained at the Falls, by the Misses Havens, Noel, Lovejoy, Kohne, Arges, Bowen and Lynn. Everyone reported a jolly time. First Year—Didn't the Juniors sometime ago distribute "Originality" posters in Assem­bly? Third Year—Yes, the Seniors run the band wagon on which all the Juniors try to hang. The Seniors decide to enjoy Schumann-Heink together in boxes and the Juniors fall over themselves to do likewise. Soon they hear that roses are to be sent and they again outdo them­selves to raise a little money for the purpose. The only thing that they cannot copy is the chance to accept the basket-ball cup. Poor Jun­iors, what will they do when the Seniors are gone ? TKe Schumann-Heink Concert The event to which all music lovers in Bel-lingham had been looking forward for many weeks—that is the Mme. Schumann-Heink recital,—occurred at Beck's theater the evening of April 21. It was the fourth number of the Bellingham Bay lecture course, and the enter­tainment committee of the Normal committee is to be congratulated on having secured the services of so great a singer as Madam Schu­mann- Heink. The recital was attended by a large and de­cidedly appreciative audience, which, although not especally discriminating in its approval, or characterized by the bursts of spontaneous ap­plause one hears at events of this kind in large cities, nevertheless showed earnest and serious attention and genuine enjoyment. Her voice is marvellously beautiful and of remarkable compass, full, rich and sonorous on the lower tones, and sweet and clear in the up­per register. She uses it most wonderfully, portraying vividly the varying human emotions by mar­vellous changes in tone color. Singing, as she does for the most part, in German, one real­izes this more, unless the listener understands German better than the majority. Now the tones express the deepest pathos., now rapture, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [23] ---------- again scorn and derision. Never is there the slightest striving after effect, but always the most genuine sincerity in her art. Her manner is very sweet and gracious, dignified and de­void of effusiveness. It is customary with many superior artists to descend somewhat to the popular taste in gving recitals in small towns, choosing pro­grams of a less serious character than would be given before the critical audiences of the centers of musical culture. This, however, was not to be expected of so great a singer as Mme. Schumann-Heink, and we had the satisfaction of knowing that we were being given some of the gems of choicest musical literature. The first number, an aria from the opera "Mitrane," though beautifully sung, was soon eclipsed by others, as the sympathy between singer and audience grew. "Die Bist Die Ruh," "Wohm and Du Wanderer," by Schubert, fol­lowed. The third of this group gave more scope for the great singer's versatility. She threw her whole soul into this beautiful song, winning an eager encore to which she respond­ed with "But the Lord Is Mindful of His Own," from the "Elijah." She was undoubtedly heard at her best in the three songs from "The Trumpeter von Sap-pingui," which were inexpressibly beautiful. The sweetness and pathos of the third will lin­ger in the listeners' memories. Schumann's "Widmung" was one of the marked successes, commencing in joyous exuberance, then chang­ing to grave reverence and ending in the first happy mood. "Die Drie Zieguiner," by Liszt, was very artistically rendered, especially its dramatic close, though the song itself is less pleasing than some of the others. The three songs from the cycle "Poet's Love," by Schu­mann, were among the most delightful num­bers, her interpretation of them being most satisfying. Mme. Schumann-Heink's accompanist was Miss Josephine Hartman, whose playing was intelligent, though lacking in warmth and sym­pathy. In the two piano solos, a "Nocturne," by Chopin and Liebstodt, from "Tristan and Isolde," transcribed by Liszt, her technique was admirable, in fact, it was that which held the attention rather than that of the composer. In the "Nocturne," she seemed to quite miss the key-note of Chopin's interpretation. The ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [24] ---------- members of the Senior class presented the sing­er with a beautiful bouquet of white roses, which she carried when she appeared for the last time. The program rendered was as follows: I. (a) Aria from the opera, "Mitrane," Rossi (b) Du bist die Ruh Schubert (c) Wohin Schubert (d) Der Wanderer Schubert II. Piano Solo— (a) Nocturne Chopin (b) Liebestodt, from "Tristan and Isolde," Wagner-Liszt Miss JOSEPHINE HARTMAN. III. (a) Heimweh Hugo Wolf (b) Three songs from the "Trompeter von Skkingen" Reidt (c) Widmung Schumann IV. (a) Die Drei Zigenner Liszt (b) Three Songs from the cycle "Poet's Love" Schumann V. (a) My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice.. .. (b) Bolero Arditi MABEL M. MOORE. AtHletics Normal n . South Side High school, 9. The above was the result of the last game of basket-ball, played by the boys of the Normal, this season. The game was fast and, as we can truthfully say, furious, from start to fin­ish. In fact, it was so furious that some of the contestants are still limping with injuries re­ceived in the game. At a good many stages of the game it represented football more closely than basket-ball, and many a time the players were all in a heap on the floor. But at the same time the vim and fervor of the players was-- good to see, after some of the listless games which we have seen heretofore. We are glad to say that the Normal team was not responsi­ble for the rough playing, as it was started by the South Side boys, but after the rough play­ing had been commenced, the Normal boys had ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [25] ---------- to play as rough as their opponents, or stand no show of winning. The score at the end of the first half was a tie—5 to 5. In the second half, however, the Normal boys rolled lip six points, and their opponents only four thus giving the game to the Normal by a score of 11 to 9. All of the goals for the Normal were made by Carse and Dunning; Carse throwing 2 field goals, and Dunning throwing 1 field goal and 5 goals from the foul line. For the South Side High, Grue threw 3 field goals and two goals from foul line, and Griffin threw one goal from the foul line. The line up of the teams was as follows: Normal—Dunning, center, (cap­tain); White, forward; Foerschler, forward; Carse, guard; Phelps, guard. In the first half Phelps was hurt, and was replaced by Everett. South Side High—Early wine, center; Grue, forward, (captain); Cook, forward; Griffin, guard; Stenvig, guard. BASEBALL. For awhile this spring it looked as though the Normal would have a baseball team, as a good deal of interest had been aroused, and the boys were out practicing, but they woke up one morning to find a wire fence stretched across their practice grounds, and consequent­ly baseball at the Normal this year will be nil. It is too bad, but if the trustees consider a patch of grass more important than a baseball team —well, they have the "say." THE KUNE CUP, The series of basket-ball games played by the young ladies of the different classes of the school* for the Kline cup has been, in every sense of the word, a pronounced success. Three things were to be desired as a result of the games: Class spirit, fame for the school, and financial success. All of these things have been accomplished, and consequently the school is satisfied, and there will be another series, and as we predict., an even more successful one, next year. The games have been most suc­cessful in arousing class spirit, and financially. At every game the members of the classes whose teams were contesting, were there in an special corner of the gallery, especially dec­orated for the occasion, with class yells, songs, complimentary adjectives for their own team, and derogatory adjectives for their opponents ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [26] ---------- to cheer their representatives to victory. En­thusiasm ran high, and a good play was cheer­ed to the echo. There was a ruling to the effect that each student could procure invitations for outsiders, and at every game there was a thrrong of outsiders who were as much pleas­ed with the games as the students themselves. Class rivalry was the order, and the yells and counter-yells at the different games were orig­inal, and in some cases, very witty. We would like to print them all, but as our space is limited we will just use the best ones. One used by the Seniors was: Watch us, see us, make the score: Seniors, Seniors, 19—4 A cute yell used by the Juniors so profuse­ly that it became known to every one was: Juniors! Juniors! We're alive! Juniors! Juniors! 19—5 The third years #were especially adapted to yelling, and they were generally there with Third Years! Third Years! Zip Boom Bah! We're the real thing, Rah! Rah! Rah! Are we Dead? Well J guess nix! We're the class of 19-6. Ore else with: Razzle Dazzle! Razzle Dazzle! Sis! Boom! Bah! Third Years! Third Years! Rah, Rah! Raht A yell used by the second years in the first game to counteract yells given by the Juniors whom they were playing against, was : Juniors! Juniors! Turn! Turn! Tumi Juniors! Juniors! Bum! Bum! Bum! Another witty counteracting yell, given by the Seniors when'they played the Juniors, was: Ding, Dong, Bell; Who's in the Well? The Juniors! Who put 'em in? The Seniors! Who'll pull 'em out? Nobody! The yells given by the First Years were so jumbled up that, although they were meant well, were not a success. Of course all of this class spirit at the games, resulted in demon­strations between games and class fights, both in the literal and figurative sense. Especially ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [27] ---------- was the class rivalry high between the Juniors and Seniors. Many were the antics played upon one class by the other at different times, and we have heard that, in some cases, their fe­verish enthusiasm caused some of the girls to sit up all night making posters, etc. But all of this is over now, for the Seniors have landed the cup, and that, too, after they had dropped the first two games which they played, one to the Third Years and one to the Second Years. This was very discouraging, but they still kept up courage and went into their next game, which was against their natural enemies, the Juniors, with a determination to win. This game they won, and they kept up their win­ning steak untl they landed the cup. The Seniors have won, and won honestly, so we wish them a hearty enjoyment of the trophy for which they fought so hard. With the ex­ception of the First Years, whose line-up we have been unable to secure, the names of the playes in the teams ae as follows: Senios— Misses Everett, (Captain), Sten, Charroin, Willams, Graham, Lovejoy, Wheeler, Rise-dorph, Sears and Schneider. Juniors—Misses Anthon, (captain), Birney, Burke, Sweet, Drummond, Ramsey, Taylor, Hays and Dick­ey. Third years—Misses Gooch, (captain), Graham, Sutherland, Nichols. Second Years— Misse Van Reypen, (captain), Swartz. SoRel-le, Cox, Gilchrist, Fransky, Pebley, Willard and Walter. All of the teams have had their pictures tak­en, and they can be purchased from some mem­ber of each team. On April 19, at general assembly, the Kline cup was presented to the Senior basket-ball team by Miss Hays, chairman of the faculty committee on athletics. After a song by the school, the Senior team passed up on the plat­form, while the remainder of the class moved from their regular position in the central sec­tion to the right section near the piano. A talk on athletics in the school was given by Miss Gompertz. The value of the basket-ball games was spoken of, and to the first-years a very en­couraging praise of their excellent team-work was given. (Let others take care next year.) This was followed by the presentation of the cup by Miss Hays. In her address, Miss Hays spoke of the fact that the opinion is often held that a strong brain means a weak body, but that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [28] ---------- the Seniors have proven this untrue, in so far as the Seniors, who have been in the school for the longest time, and who have the hard­est worked minds, have won the championship for strength and physical skill. The cup was then given to Miss Ethel Everett, the Senior captain, who responded in the name of the Senior class and basket-ball team. After the cup had been decorated with the Senior colors. Misses Darland and Havens, sang a duet, the chorus of which was sung by the entire class. Hail! ye students : Look ye here! Watch your Seniors brave and seer, Who played and strove the cup to win, And when the game was played and won Received the cup, the silver one. Democracy will be our boast; The cup was won with noble cost; The Seniors' team the victors are, The champions known from near and far. CHORUS— True and grateful let us be For our champion Senior team, Seniors! Seniors! made the score; Seniors! Seniors! naughty four. Arts of Egypt In the earliest stage of man's existence can be traced a love of all things beautiful. This beauty that they loved was of the highest type. It was the beauty that God had created for them in the mountains, the trees, and the flowers. The desire to imitate what one sees was as strong in the early peoples as it is in those of today. The early Egyptians were the first to transfer this desire into something real. Before this, there had only been a feeling as of something lacking. Something that should have been and was not. After this idea was once made clear, the people lost no time in their efforts to become efficient artists. The first beginnings were very crude and far from being either beautiful or graceful. Still, it was the beginning of all our beautiful works of art of the present time. Although Egyptian art grew to be almost as perfect as that of Greece, the chief importance is their original­ity. The Greeks got their ideas from these same Egyptians, and then perfected and im­proved them until the truth of their origin is almost forgotten. The Phoenicians are sup- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [29] ---------- { posed to have carried the arts of the old Egyp­tians to Greece. Drawing and sculpturing are the most important of Egyptian arts. Drawing was discovered first. Sculpturing shortly af­ter. This early sculpturing is very closely as­sociated with architecture. The first specimens of sculpturing were bas-reliefs in the walls of palaces. This slowly grew until we have the sculpture of today. These first attempts are almost effaced, but sufficient evidence remains to tell of the Egyptians' great love of beauty and grandeur. How long it took these ancient people to work themselves from a state of primitive bar­barism to one of comparative civilization is un­known. But that they did this is certain. We see evidences of their remarkable improvement in all their remaining pieces of art. As early as the fourth dynasty these two great arts were known and practiced throughout all Egypt. The sciences of geometry and writing were also partially developed. The pictures of this time were very faulty and would scarcely be called artistic today. Nevertheless, the prices paid for them were not contemptible. Nikeas is said to have received sixty thousand dollars for a single picture. These artists were well aware of their own importance. Their mag­nificent salaries were squandered as quickly as possible, and because of their extreme impor­tance were kept by the people until another pic-tur was sold. These arts gradually increased until a very high degree of perfection was at­tained. This zenith of Egyptian art lasted un­til the reign of the Hyksos Kings. After this it slowly decreased. Perhaps if all their works of art could be found today, one could trace their history down through the ages of war and prosperity. The Sphinx is the greatest piece of Egyptian art still in existence. One thing that was re­markable in their sculpturing is the grand scale on which they worked. No sculptor of today would attempt to mould into human form such an immense piece of material that it must have required for the Sphinx. Whatever they attempted was done carefully and well. These old artists seem to have vied with each other in point of greatness and grandeur. We, who are surrounded by the beauty of modern art, must not forget what we owe to these old ar­tists who did more than any one else for us in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [30] ---------- this line. They discovered art and we have only improved upon what they have given us. L. K., '06. A Basket Ball Game The galleries are full of people who are talk­ing and laughing, but often looking toward a door, as though they are expecting somebody to appear. ''There they come!" is echoed from wall to wall, as the door opens and a crowd of girls ap­pear. These girls are dressed in gym. suits. The clink of a piece of silver is heard, and one of the captains points toward the goal she wants. Then the girls take their places. The umpire's whistle blows and, in a moment the crowd is silent. Up goes the ball. "The Juniors have it," is murmured in the crowd. "No they haven't!" "There it goes"— "Hurrah, Hurrah! for the Seniors," and then from the Senior booth comes the yell: Watch us, see us, make the score! Seniors, Seniors, 19—4, which is drowned by the people in the Junior booth. Time after time the ball is thrown up. Some­times it is a score for one side, and sometimes for the other. At last the whistle blows and the game is ended. The girls crowd around the score-keeper. Then the Junior girls rush for the door, while the brave captain of the Senior team gathers her men about her, and the hall resounds with, What's the matter with the Juniors? They're all right! Who's all right f The Juniors! Who says so? The Seniors! D. H„ '08. R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Thomas Sr Simpson REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND INSURANCE BROKERS If you have a little money to loan, call in and see our list. of Real Estate First Mortgages. Correspondence invited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [31] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Roily street «««« fiellingDam CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manaf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO, BELLINGHAM, WASH—Station A § Dr. Fellows' Blood Purifier £ Clenses the Blood, Stomach, ~W Liver and Kidneys of all Impurities and imparts health, strength and vigor to the entire system. Sold by— § DeChamplain Graham £ OWL PHARMACY ]•[ Cor. DocK a n d H o l l y Sts. *W FhEE DELIVERY Examination %free All Work Guaranteed T CD urnr SCIENTIFIC 216 E. Holly St, near Elk St BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [32] ---------- Bryant's Views of Nature In Bryant's early childhood he manifested a keen interest in nature. This interest was al­lowed to grow very rapidly, both by his parents, who respected it, and by his environments. His \hme was situated in a beautiful place and gave ample opportunity for him to study na­ture in all its phases. There were low, rolling hills and dense forests with quiet brooks flow­ing through them. He was rather delicate, and being unable to perform any hard or con­tinued labor, he had long hours which he em­ployed in rambling about. His mind was mature at a very early age, and from a comparison of his poems it is found that he had improved very slightly during his long literary life. His plane was very high and remained so. He always found some lit­tle, moral lesson in every flower that bloomed, and in the brooks, the birds, etc. Life was a serious question with him and was always as­sociated with some little thing in nature. The little violets taught him a beautiful lesson. Everything was beautiful and he did not for­get that even the grass was made by our God. Always there was that little lesson to be learn­ed and always something sublime and beautiful. Nature was to him a message from a Supreme Being; a measure of love and beauty. Although he wrote about the moon, clouds and sky, I think his greater study and love were for those nearest us, the plants, the flow­ers, and the brooks. It was not always sum­mer that was beautiful to him. In the most dreary places there was always something of interest and beauty. Always, his love of na­ture shone out in his life as something apart, something that others could not see or feel. L. S., '06. I J. N. Selby lt; Co. fjj School Supplies § t Books, Stationery | 8? Victor Base Ball Goods in Stock $ Note Books made of Bank jj| I Stock are the best. j» $ Phone Red 514 124 Holly Street j* ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard * TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 1 12 BELLIJNGH AM Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date FORD'S mAGNIFICENT Ice Cream Parlor will be opened about April i st. Nothing but the Purest Ice Cream will be served. 505 W. Holly St. BELLINGHAfl ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [34] ---------- THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Dolly Sts. i i n i n 111 m i redt±jsi:fcmfc±±±jtgggi Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* tion book, at 25 Cents. JHso, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j T h e s e never fail yon. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. We Do Our Best To choose the Best Bargains for the money, as well as Goods that con­tain the Value, for our trade, MUNRO, BLAKE HASKELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [35] ---------- ^!sm FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE'EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND • LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE $ 4 . 5 0 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS Whatcom Gwnty Railway andEtgWCo. tekfteae mam 121 301W. Hon? $t., WMtcwi ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [36] ---------- ififSIPf mm; The Fit Is as important a factor as the cloth in a suit. We fit yon here-^ take particular pains to do it, too— and give you clothes that will keep their shape—the Stein-Bloch clothes, yon know. , Spring Suits and Topcoats are now on sale, $12.50 to $20. Agents for the Gordon Hat. COX-OVERLOOK ir-y- co./::v^:H: 3ii East Holly St^ Hannah Block *EIJJNGHAM ;v ^ ^ ' 1 -'fil mm i^j^Mi xp ^f'; «MS*i£. WM mcmmms^mPPPPP
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- 1904_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER June 1904 Monthly BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 28 STORE, MAIN 24 MORSE HARDWARE CO. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting: Goods of All Kinds, Bui
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1904_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER June 1904 Monthly BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OF
Show more1904_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER June 1904 Monthly BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 28 STORE, MAIN 24 MORSE HARDWARE CO. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting: Goods of All Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET WHATCOM l * * * * * S * * » * * » * * * S * * * * § » i * * * * * * * * * 3 WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE RETURN SAME AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED J*J*J*J*J* I Byron Grocery vCif H •EST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [3] ---------- Class Song Tune, "Anona." From pleasant times and Senior rolics, On many an eve, From merry days and jolly frollics, We take our leave. Merry were the times we had, Filled with joy to make us glad. Aims so bright, spirits light, Though the work we had Was sometimes most disheart'ning. All the Seniors know it, Juniors taste it, others sigh, Escaping it they try— Time passes quickly by, But 'tis not mere frolics bright, Which win our mind and might, But a noble aim which 'minds us of the tho't. Chorus:— Farewell, O Normal, O Whatcom Normal, There is no other school we love so dear. With mem'ries teeming We'll e'er be dreaming, Of thee for years, dear Normal School. We are known as Seniors with our color. Gold, purest gold. We are called original and studious, So we're told. Students, teachers, love we leave. Schoolrooms, books—for thee we'll grieve. Seniors, we leave with thee All the aims and records. You aspire to make you Seniors. But 'tis not the "club house" grand Which wins our heart and hand, But the school so dear from which we take our leave. Chorus:— Farewell, O Normal, O Whatcom Normal, There is no other school we love so dear. With mem'ries teeming, We'll e'er be dreaming, Of thee for years, dear Normal School. WII^ELMINA HAACK AND MINNIE SHUMWAY, *04 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [4] ---------- Dr. K. E . R o s s , M»J*. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDGE,KLINES VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... TVTE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or \ A # Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will ™ furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop­erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the JETN A, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement g o . Whatcom, «* J* Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [5] ---------- /— State — | Rorrnal School BELLINGHAM *• WASHINGTON Sixth Year will open September 7, '04 mANY new classes will be organized at the opening of the year, includ­ing classes in the common branches and first grade sublects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physi­cal, chemical and biological laboratories; stereoplican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [6] ---------- » gt;^«4^4^S*^*4M9 gt;^H 0^*!MMM^ gt;*!**t'HSk^; Printing * Y Y j I ? v We Produce the Best Y I ? 1 $*«nzm I Y 1* Y Y Y •!• • Y X X There is nothing to be found in the modern age £ Y requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness *j* •!• to meet the demands than this ait. • gt; x i | ftis an ri! f Y Y Y Y Y Y 5* As such only the best meets the requirement of •»* • gt; the public's needs. The busiuess man finds great- •!• X er results are secured when his printing stock is % equal to a competitor. % Y A ¥ in Sxrctetg tHtxt ar* mang Fads •{;• ? Y X •!• X produced that require continual study and prepara- X % tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan *:* Y vogue. Y 1 \ X X X Th* b*st far ttr« 33usin*ss TOan £ X and tfce latest for Vnt Statist^ X X L,arig ^ found at tlr* . . . . X | * Y Y HOLLY PRESS f PRINTERS, BINDERS and Bl*nK B o o h FolKs IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., BEIAINGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [7] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph.D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading. ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [8] ---------- We Carry Fresh Supplies fof Yonr Camera DARK ROOM AT YOUR DISPOSAL EVANS=POTTER COMPANY Holly Sreet t+jaer^tifr Bellingham Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right There's a Difference Between common photographs and the PHOTOPORTRAITS made by KIRKP/ITRICK 2o8# E Holly BELLINGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [9] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office.'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 BEUJNGHAM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Black 552 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building BEM,INGHAM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK BEWJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 263 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner ?tock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK T5 BELUNGHAM, WASH. Whatcom Dental Parlors ' " v DR. GIIAS. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 5125 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [10] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER W«II„ n w v S108 W e s t H o l l y Street Holly Block }1305 D o c k s t r £ e t Phone B l a c k 187, ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 604 CHAS. L, HOLT, ML D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3081 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p . m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly BEMJNGHAM, WASH. mant to £iye Rear the normal School Investigate Lysle's Normal School Tracts sod Lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to State normal School CAM PB E LL 16 Clov«r Blocll, *- B«lliatfbam,Wa. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Plate [a] ---------- Top row. from left to right-Beaaie Darland, Eme Wheeler. Annie Keene, Leah lyovejoy, Ethel Everett, Julfct Argea, Anita Noel^Sadie Hnbbell, Florence Sears. Bottom row, right to Jeft—Nellie Jones, Beryl Shahan, Laura Grant, Lena Kohne, Barton Doran, Lottie Graham, Frieda Stark, Emma Aldridge, Alice Kellogg- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger J u n e J 1904 I n t n e Land of Flowers To one who has never viewed the wild and rugged, yet picturesquely beautiful scenery of California, it is an inestimable privilege to look upon nature, seeing in her smiling face wrinkles unnoticed before, and sparkling crowns of glory hitherto only dreamed of. How-old she must be, we fancy, for every mountain seems hoary with age, while gray moss, from tree and shrub, speaks of staid and somber moods. Even the mountains wear dark dresses, and from the distance we see the snowy locks falling profusely on their shoulders, while per­haps a kindly cloud gently veils their scarred visage from our eyes. Having recently had this pleasure, a few words—yes, quite enough to worry you,—-may not be inappropriate, since the editor requests it. The sixth annual Pacific Coast conference of the Y. W. C. A. was held as usual from May 11th to 25th, at Capitola, California. This summer resort is situated at the northern por­tion of Monterey Bay, and is a remarkably beautiful spot. There are few permanent homes but many summer cottages, the porches of which are covered with roses, geraniums and fuchsias. The streets are bordered with palm trees and pepper trees. The hotel is admirably situated, being directly adjacent to the beach. Above it, reached by a winding stairway a block distant, is the Cliff. Its sides are almost sheer walls, and lest a too daring climber venture too near to its edge, a stout wire fence hems it in. Gardeners, to rid their gardens of the unsight­ly branches of shrubs and flowers pruned away, have cast them over the cliff, where they, eager for bare existence—how human a trait— have clung to its rocky walls, and bloom pro­fusely making that barren spot beautiful. Along ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [12] ---------- the Cliff is a walk bordered by rows of pines and eucalyptus trees. The purpose of this conference is to train young women for Christian service, and by con­tact with the best minds of our association, broaden their views and give them higher ideals. From thirty-two delegates in 1899, its growth to over two hundred in 1904 attests its success. I t is one of four conferences in the United States having like aims. On reaching Portland we boarded a special car, and we thirty-four delegates from the Northwest proceeded to make ourselves com­fortable for our long journey. Such a jolly party it was! What college yells, songs, laugh­ter and nonsense! For who ever saw a party of college girls who did not appreciate non­sense and mirth ? Then the praise services came and how all joined in the old time hymns, till those from the adjoining car came in to listen, almost filling the aisles. The following day was spent in enjoying the view, and scribbling messages to home friends. At evening we reached Shasta Springs and enjoyed it beauty more than the taste of its waters. Mount Shasta, queenly in her bearing, had been so long in view that she had become a cold and dis­tant, yet a sincere, friend to each but the playful cascades and tiny geysers—the bubbling springs and tiny streamlets, each tinted by its mineral solution, somehow won our hearts as cold Shas­ta never could, though far more sublime. Night drew her window curtains then, but left open to us her glorious skylight, and in the cloudless sky we saw a new significance, and cried with David, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth his handi­work." The following day at about two o'clock we reached Berkeley, which we had planned to visit. The Art Gallery, the Library, the Ampitheater, and many other places of interest were inspected. Perhaps one of the most inter­esting things to many of us, regarding mere beauty in architecture, lay not in the beauti­ful brick or stone buildings, but in the fact that these buildings are more than half covered with glossy green vines, giving them a look of an­tiquity quite beyond their years—they were, to say the least, beautiful. We reached San Fran­cisco about noon, and went at once to the Em­porium, the largest department store on the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [13] ---------- Coast. After resting awhile, we visited Cliff House, near the city, so as to see the famous "Seal Kocks." Cliff House is on a sheer cliff above the sea, and is an imposing structure. From a window in the Cliff House we could watch the seals at play on the rocks a short dis­tance away. They remind one of nothing so much as a family of lively puppies or kittens, clumsily, biting and falling over each other. Some thirty were to be seen. In the evening we reached Capitola, and were greeted most heartily. The evening service was short, as all were in need of rest. On reaching our rooms, we found the "rules of the house" posted on each door. They were as follows: 1. No snoring aloud. 2. No conversation after 9:30 p. m. except by invisible signs 3. Don't press the button; there are no bell boys here; only belles. 4. Guests who care to take a drive will find hammer and nails down stairs. 5. Guests fond of athletics will wish to see the waves race in. 6. Those interested in baseball will find a pitcher on the wash stand. 7. If you are not afraid of wild animals open the window and hear the wild waves roar. 8. If you have trouble with the electric lights, take a feather from the pillow—that ought to be light enough for any room. 9. If you are thirsty go to bed—the bed springs are excellent. 10. If you don't want your matches to go out leave them near the fire escape. I t is needlessly to say the rules were scrupu­lously obeyed—for they were not. At 10:00 p. m. a seeming panic was produced by the sud­den extinction of the lights. Candles were procured, and peace restored. Early the fol­lowing morning a light tap at each door was followed by a call for the candles used the even­ing before, and the girls, dreaming of hair un­curled, returned them with a sigh. Each night we were wrapped in Egyptian darkness at 10:00 with candles forbidden. One by one the girls framed nightly resolutions, and in spite of con­demning conscience, whenever in their pilgrim­ages from kitchen to office, or deserted halls, a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [14] ---------- stray caudle was seen, it was quickly seized and consigned to the shelter of a modern sleeve. Such is the degrading influence of withholding light (candles) from young and erring maidens — smuggling candles is an evil, but uncurled hair is surely better. The chief speakers before the conference were Miss Paxson, National Student Secre­tary; Rev. Patter, Oakland; Mr. Hochkiss, of Africa; Miss Cole, State Secretary of Illinois; and Miss Barnes, of Chicago, lour national secretaries were present. Among the strong points brought out were the following: The world contains only two standpoints: "first, our view, and second, God's view. Our view is self; God's of sacrifice for us.' Miss Conde. "When God seems far away, examine the principle of love." Miss Conde. "Our aim should not be to make a living, but to make a life." Thos. E. Taylor. "No mob ever hanged a man—it takes an in­dividual to do anything." Rev. Potter. "Foreigner is a movable term—Japan is about as near God as Oakland is." Eev. Potter. "To pray without praying is impudent; to pay without praying is impotent." Mr. Hoch­kiss. "Post mortem examinatons can't take the [Lice of ante mortem stinginess." Mr. Hoch­kiss. "Christ had the power to come down from the cross, but had that still greater power to 3tay upon it." Mr. Hochkiss. 'The world doesn't need more religion—it's swamped by it already—what it wants is the love of God shed abroad in men's hearts." Mr. Hochkiss. "The whole world is crammed with heaven, if we could see it—every bush is a flaming fire, but only those whose eyes are opened take off their shoes." Mr. Hochkiss. An informal reception at a little glen near by was a most enjoyable afternoon affair. An in­formal missionary reception, preceding the evening service, was made more than interesting by the fact that so many returned mis­sionaries were there, together with a little Chinese girl, Suey Leen, dressed in costume, and talked their various ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [15] ---------- languages in a "model mission class." Suey Leen sang throughout the conference. She has at beautiful manner and a remarkably sweet voice, and was the especial admiration of all. The most amusing feature of the conference was the athletic contest, on college day, consist­ing of a basketball game, and a base ball game. The former was between the northern and the southern schools, the north winning. To ar­range the yelling fairly, the girls were chosen on two equal sides, and each side chose a color— red was for the southern team and yellow was the northern color. The base ball game was upheld on one side by the national secretaries and leaders, and the other side consisted of date and general secre­taries. The former wore short red skirts, red sashes and ties; while the 1 alter wore like cos­tumes of yellow. The fact that the players were unusually scientific, was at once shown from the bat and ball, which were of the genus tennis—the racquet serving them nobly. Duding the first inning, the players forgetful of such minor trifles as rules, made some marvelous runs, and although not knowing just when to start nor where to stop, made some good plays. The second inning had but i icely started, when one of the girls, Chloe Anderson, fell, struck by a deadly ball. A Red Cross doctor, and a corps of nurses rushed upon the scene, and after some time she was led back to the field with au arm in splints—no, bandged i gt;nd tied to a long shingle. The stretcher piovided and the appli­ances prepared bespoke thorough hospital train­ing, ai-d the Red Cross badges were hailed with joy. Again the game proceeded, but toward the close Miss Cole, of Illinois, was struck down by a ball. After carrying her from the field her eye was found damaged, and after long and ted­ious efforts, her eye was protected by somewhat less than a foot of projecting bandages, and she was led back. .No substitute had been pro­vided, but the heroic girls declared they would play even with these injuries, and the brave Chloe Anderson, with her left arm, wielded the tennis racquet to the glory of her team. Even Miss Cloe, half blind, won honors and joined in the cheers of victory, for the dignitaries won with a score of fourteen to nine, and the gen­eral secretaries defeated yet unscathed, marched back to the hotel sadder but wiser girls. All ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [16] ---------- united in praise of the skill of the Red Cross corps, for the injured were aparently fully re­covered by dinner time. Miss Paxson was the champion player. Tuesday, May 24th, the banquet occurred. The dining room was beautifully decorated with marguerites and ferns, and the occasion was one of those never to be forgotten ones, for it seemed one great, loving family gathered at a common board. At the close of the banquet was the farewell service in the rotunda. Wed­nesday morning come the ever sad goodbys, and we set out for home. At Palo Alto we stopped for a few hours to visit Stanford University. The grounds are beautiful and the palms and tropical foliage, the beautiful statuary and marble fountains, make one dream of far away Rome or Greece. The church is one of solemn beauty and sanc­tity. High above the church is the "All Seeing Eye." of mosaic work, which seems to view your every act. Beautiful mosaic windows show forth the life, sufferings and death of Christ. The twelve disciples in marble are seen at the rear of the church. Tablets upon the walls, carved in stone, seek to draw thoughts from earth to heaven. The very air seems holy. The museum deserves weeks, instead of hours of exploration. The Egyptian collection is un­usually good. Japan, the Indians, Venice and Rome are also well represented. So we left Stanford, sorry to leave, yet glad we had come, and pursued a prosperous and uneventful jour­ney homeward. Less than three weeks had passed, yet we had seen and heard that which would go with us through life. We had seen much, but who shall say that the impulse gained by contact with minds alive to all of life's highest interests, with lives whose every tendency is upward, did not surpass it all. We had heard much, but can we doubt that it was the clearing away of much of that which shuts out heavenly music, which was of greatest good to each ? Capitola is the very mountain top of vision to those who are enabled to go. This is its mission. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [17] ---------- A Baseball TritimpH "It's a downright shame, and we oughtn't to stand it," rang out a boy's strong voice. "A downright shame," echoed the others. "Be­tween girls and faculty, we never do a thing. But that's the way it goes; boys never get fair play in a crowd of girls. For my part, I wish I was at Pullman, and away from the whole confounded set." A passer-by would have thought that this was a political meeting, so excited was the group. There stood a crowd of fifteen or twen­ty boys of all shapes and sizes. In the very center stood a young man, about six feet tall, talking wildly. "The first thing they did was to send that cup up here for the girls to play for; that took the gym. Then they joined the Athletic club, and ever since we've been ruled by a set of girls, who bought us balls and bats without our consent; and now. the faculty have built a fence half way across the campus and spoiled the baseball ground! I tell you, fellows, it's too much: we oughtn't to stand it." "Oughtn't to stand it," echoed the others. The smallest boy in the crowd solemnly made himself known by, "Say, fellows, I've got a scheme" just then the bell rang and they marched in, leaving the "scheme" to de­velop later. As the littlest boy in school" sat in algebra class, deeply interested (?) in the mysteries of that science, his plan took a more definate form. One of the city schools had a fine ground, but their boys were all too young to play baseball. He was acquainted with most of the boys and the principal, and why couldn't he get the priv-lege of practicing on the grounds for the boys. "What answer did you get for the seven­teenth ?" suddenly rang in his ears. He raised his brown eyes, then smiled vaguely and shook his head. When he told tne boys of his plan they agreed to it, unanimously. "We'll show 'em," they said. Soon they were practicing night and day on the borrowed grounds. In a few weeks they announced to the girls and faculty that they would play the Everett High school at the Fair grounds, admission 15 cents. Six girls attended. But such a score, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [18] ---------- —io-o, and not in Everett's favor, either. Two weeks later a game was announced with the Seattle High school. One hundred girls and five of the faculty attended, and the ad­mission was 25 cents, too. Score—6 to 3, against Seattle, remember. The faculty began to get interested. "The boys ought to be en­couraged," they said. They would drain the frog pond back of the Normal, and fix a ball ground. But another game was announced, this time with Tacoma. The faculty and all the girls, with the exception of two who had the mumps, attended it. The boys won again. Score 20 to 8. The girls began to appreciate the boys. "We must do something to show our appre­ciation," they agreed. One sweet little girl, with blue eyes and a big pompadour, generous­ly suggested, "Let's get them twelve balls, six bats, and let them have the use of the gym." They all agreed; the balls and bats were bought and presented to the boys the day before Commencement, "Just to let you know we ap­preciate you," the girls said. The boys turned red, then laughed, then swore a little. "Confound it," drawled the captain of the team, "haven't the girls got a doggoned bit of sense?" "I guess not," echoed the others. MORAL.—If you are a boy do not come to the Normal school; go to Pullman. N. E., '08. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Plate [b] ---------- SENIOR BASKET BALI/ TEAM—WINNER OP THE KLINE CUP. Reading from left to right—Elsa Schneider, guard; May Williams, guard; Mabel Steen, goal; Eme Wheeler, center; Carrie Risedorph, guard; Ethel Everett, (captain) goal; l^eah Lovejoy, touch center; Ida Charroin, goal; I^otUe Graham, center; Florence Sears, guard. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [19] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON MAY WILLIAMS,'04 BCSINESSMANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS, '04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS. '06, Utopian I Literary VIVIAN SO RELLE. '07,Soronian....J ^ ' MARGERY SPRATT, '07, Aurora... / Locals LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan J ^^ GRACE ICKES,'06 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL, '05, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V JUNE 1904 NO. \€ The Normal School is characterized by the aims and ideals of its students, as these are shown by practical activities. Since the first year of school we have ben the happy posses­sors of a flourishing Y. W. C. A. Next year, although our boys are few in number, we are glad to know they have laid their plans for a Y. M. C. A., with all departments and bu­reaus necessary to a school organization of that kind. The Senior class of 1904 consists of thirty-seven members. This is the pioneer class of the Normal School, as it is the first class which has completed the entire course of five years. When the school opened in September, 1899, there was a first year class with an enrollment of about 125. Of these, but three, Misses Ethel Ever­ett, Julia Frits, and May Williams, have been in constant atendance for the past five years. Most of the Seniors are graduates of four year high schools. Nearly all the class have positions as teachers for next year. The Senior classes have always made it a custom to leave the school some gift by which they may be remembered. The class which or­iginated it, gave the statue of ("Victory," now ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [20] ---------- in the principal's office. The next class left the panel which decorates the auditorium stage; last year's class gave a handsome oak platform set for the Society Hall. This year's class has depart­ed from the custom of leaving some ornamental furnishing for the building, but has left instead a fund for the benefit of unfortunate students. Students who may lack a small amount of money to finish the school year may borrow from this fund and pay a small rate of inter­est. This fund has been raised by means of the Senior class play, written up elsewhere. The amount raised this year will be limited to the use of the Senior class of coming years. Locals Many of the alumni returned for commence­ment. How about that cape, Lottie I Did he get it unfastened ? Miss Bertha Kale spent commencement week in Bellingham. Miss Bessie J. Lloyd, an elementary gradu­ate, will attend the summer school. Misses McMillan and Hopkins, '02, visited Miss Ethel Everett during commencement. The members of the first-year class spent a "jolly" afternoon at the falls and an evening at Lake Paden. The third-year class spent a very pleasant day climbing Chuckanut, but the day after was not so pleasant. We are glad to hear that the health of Miss Duckworth, who left school a few weeks before its close, is much better. Teacher—What kind of letters may we write besides business letters? Little Boy—Capital letters. Teacher (reading)—"The dew sparkled on the grass like gems." What is a gem, Mary ? Mary—Gems are little biscuits. Teacher — What does correlate mean, Thomas? Thomas—The process of making coral. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [21] ---------- On the evening of May 6th the Seniors spent a very pleasant evening at the home of the class president, Miss Effie Wheeler. The object of the gathering was to meet and become acquainted with the Reverend Mr. Wark, of the Congregational Church. Mr. Wark preached the baccalaureate sermon and desired to know the class before preparing his message to them. The Y. W. C. A. will hold a fair next fall, some weeks before Christmas. Anyone willing to aid their work can do so by furnishing one or more articles for this fair. Handkerchiefs, cushions, dainty collars, baskets, aprons, dust­ing caps, sleevelets, pin cushions, laundry bags, and other articles too numerous to mention may be made. They should be sent to the president of the Association by September 15th. The following students are elementary grad­uates: Else Anthon, Miriam Darwin, Daisy Anderson, Alice Johnson, Elsie Ware, May Johnson, Anna Drummond, Ruth Mallett, Ida Currey, Winnie McMullen, Annie Noble, Jean McRae, Ethel Peek, Pearl Peime, Edna Whit­ney, Birdie Winchell, Charlotte Stewart, Eliz­abeth Williams, Jessie Winger, Edith York, Otilla Pottner, Elizabeth Ramsev, Anne Hanne-bohl. On the evening of May 14th, the first-years had a bonfire picnic at the foot of Sehome Hill. They arrived about half past eight o'clock ar­rayed in sheets and pillow cases and it took some time for them to become acquainted with one another. The boys lit a large fire and they all had a very enjoyable evening, playing games. However, one of the young men, thinking they were playing a kissing game, kissed a girl and went home with a black eye. Saturday, May 21, Miss Elisa Schneider en­tertained the Senior class with a lawn party. The class took the 2 o'clock Lake car and arriv­ed at the Schneider home in rollicking good spirits. The rest of the afternoon was spent devastating the flower garden and annoying the rabbits. At 5:30 a delicious dinner was served on tables in the shade of the trees on the lawn. Afte dinner a walk in the woods and games un­til time to take the 8 o'clock car made a pleas­ant finish to a most delightful afternoon. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [22] ---------- On Wednesday evening, June 8, in the Nor­mal Auditorium, the Cecilian Club gave their annual concert to an appreciative audience. The chorus work was exceptionally good in "Oh, Italia, Itala Beloved" (Donizetti) and "Hark, Hark, My Soul." (Shelly). Mr. Henry Hon-lin, who was to have assisted as vocal soloist, was unable to be present. Miss Alberta Mun-ro, the piano soloist, delighted the audience with the "Spinning Song," from "The Flying Dutch­man" (Wagner). She also supplied two other numbers. Miss Mabel Moore sang "Betrayal" (Chaminade) and responded to an encore. The entire performance of the club showed thorough trainng and did credit to Miss Moore as direc­tor. It was a beautiful, clear, moonlight night in May when the Philomathians gave their spread. It could hardly be called a spread, for it was more than that. The Society Hall never before, as on this night, looked so inviting for a jolly time, lor a while such exciting games as ilinch, pit and up-Ginkens occupied the merry crowd. Then followed a short program which was impromptu, and furnished by those who were so honored as to be chosen (by lot). There were two piano solos, three select readings, a whistling solo, a masterful and eloquent speech, a bass and a tenor solo. Now the Philomathians gave the Alcotts a great treat by showing them how to conduct one of their regular society meetings. We only hope, for the Normal's sake, that things were exaggerated somewhat. Each young gentleman impersonated some other member of their so­ciety. But the president by yelling "sit down," and vigorously pounding the table, could insti­tute no order. Choas was everywhere except on the severe faces of the faculty. Almost all of ihe business transacted was the expulsion ol a certain prominent member and adjournment. Now came the most important part of ihe program of the evening—the spread, and it w.is a spread. Who imagine I that boys could make such good cofi.ee I Beside the many other good things there were cherries—the first of the sea-don. Again altogether joined in for some more lively games until behold *+ is midnight! Tho last car goes rushing dow 1 the hill and the red ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [23] ---------- moon casts Lev long glittov-ny reflection on the bay. The last of the Senior committee parties took place in the shape of a trolley party Sat­urday evening. Last January the Seniors decid­ed that it would be well if they could become better acquainted as a class; as there had never been much time for social intercourse during school hours, and as the members of the class are scattered over both North and South Bell-ingham, there was not much chance of frequent meeting outside of school hours unless some­thing were deliberately planned. Accordingly it was decided to divide the class into five groups or committees, one committee for each of the re­maining five months of school. Each commit­tee was to entertain the class once. The first party was given on Washington's birthday by the South-side girls at the home of Mrs. Bar-num. The hostesses of the evening were daint­ily gowned in colonial costume, while colonial games furnished amusement for the evening. The next party was March 17th, being a "shate and pillow kaze parthy on the avening of Saint Pathrick's Day." It was given in Society Hall, the size of which permitted a grand march to be a feature of the evening, beside the blarney stone osculatory contest, which for a time prov­ed quite a mystery. The third party as a picnic at Whatcom falls, at which no games were played but all sat about the big bonfire and en-oyed themseves. The committee for May and June united their efforts (and funds) and gave a trolley party, which was a howling success, as ca be testified by the passers-by of Holly street, between 7 and 8 p. m. The car was well decor­ated with the Senior color, a banner, bearing "Senior, '04," while on the other side waved sev­eral yards of bunting. Inside and outside were the Seniors with their canes. The entire line was covered in the course of the evening. All declared it was one of the j oiliest parties of the season. The Junior class presented the "only great original burlesque—A Dream of Fair Seniors," at the Normal Auditorium Friday evening, May 27. Although its first night was a mark­ed success in every particular, all were sur­prised and disappointed at the following an­nouncement on the program: "Positivey no ap- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [24] ---------- pearance will be allowed after the first appear­ance." A good and apreciative audience appeared almost promptly at 8:30 and were duly ushered in by some charming third-years. The Seniors came in force and were armed with their canes. They were the happy possessors of the front rows of seats in the middle section, which were decorated with gold bunting. The first part of the program consisted of musical selections by several of the best vocal­ists and musicians of the Bay. Although these were not the stars of the evening, that they were well appreciated was shown by the repeat­ed encores. The second part was a burlesque on the commencement exercises of the Senior class of 1904. The program rendered was as follows: Part I. 1. Les Adieux Sarasati Prof. J. B. Warran. 2. Solo Selected Mrs. L. L. Berens. 3. Love's Sorrow Shelley Harrison Raymond. 4. An Open Secret. .R. Huntington Woodman Miss Nettie White. Part II. "A Dream of Fair Seniors on Commencement Day, 1904." 1. Class Song. 2. Salutatory Address. 3. Class Poem. 4. Normal Chimes (new) (Composer's name withheld for fear of arrest.) Mozart Sympathy Club. Snyopsis: Scene is laid on Sehome Hill. The cocks crow. The clock strikes 4 a. m.' Alarm clocks are heard. A janitorette tries to whistle and is admonished. A practice game in the gymnasium. With the twilight comes the Sehome cows. The Seniors have a moon­light ride in Larson's new Tally-ho. 5. Our Arboreal Relatives, the Anthropopitheci 6. Valeictory address. 7. Classic Air from Grand Opera . . Adapted Senior Class. 8. Presentation of gift to School. 9. Address by distinguished guest from abroad. 10. Presentation of Diplomas. Farewell. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [25] ---------- When the curtain was pulled apart there was revealed a stage plentifully set with chairs and benches—the camp-chairs (as was soon learned) for the use of the "fair Seniors," the chairs from the primary department for the "dear (?) Jun­iors," and the benches for the "visitors." Im­mediately appeared some half dozen girls in ju­venile costume (representing Juniors they were, by the way) bearing the floral and other gifts for the fair graduates of '04, prominent among which gifts was a wastebaskct full of green di­plomas tied with yellow ribbon. The exit of these was succeeded by the entrance of the vis­itors, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, third cousins, and the World's Fair photo agent. Mingled with the visitors were the Juniors, who flocked to their appointed places, and eagerly and im­patiently awaited the next niunber, which was the entrance of the "Fair Seniors," marching with a proud and stately step. When they were seated Dr. Mathes (Lillian Burke) introduced them to the audience assembled (on the stage) and announced that the program would be fur­nished by the graduating class with the excep­tion of the commencement address, which would be furnished by a distinguished guest from abroad. The class song led by the musical genius of the class of '04 (Miss Annie Drum-mond) was then very artistically and enthus­iastically rendered. The salutatory address (by Miss Cassie Gifford) was well given, together with the class poem (by Miss Annie Drum-mond) and the valedictory address (by Miss Winnie McMullin) was particularly appreciat­ed by that portion of the audience in the decor­ated front rows of the middle section mention­ed above. The "Normal Chimes" were cer­tainly "new." It also received due appreciation, the last few measures seeming to please Mr. Doran's fancy mightily. "Our Aboreal Eela-tives, the Anthropopithcci," rendered by the "Only Senior Boy" (Mr. Harry Kaymond) was certainly a masterpiece among the scien­tific treaties of the last few days. The classic air from grand opera (being "Mary's Little Lamb") has caused quite a sensation in the musical circle of the school. This was encored, and was responded to with "Just One Boy." The presentation of the gift to the school was accompanied by a very graceful speech by the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [26] ---------- president (Miss Miriam Darwin). When the veil was lifted there was revealed a picture of the graduating class, which was certainly a dream. The audience had hardly recovered from its breathless admiration of the gift when there pattered in upon the stage, "the distin­guished guest from abroad," (Mr. Maximillian Hipkoe). After delivering the address to the Senior class in his native tongue, he translated such parts of his speech as he deemed fit for the ears of the awed and trembling little Jun­iors. Thereafter the diplomas were delivered over to the band of workers who had so well earned them. Each "Fair Senior" and the "Only Senior Boy" shouldered his sheepskin and inarched back to his seat. Curtain: followed by yells from the "Fair Seniors" in the audience and a reply from the "Fair Seniors" on the stage. In the Lecture Room I sit and look out of the window On the hills so far away, For the mountains which are behind them Are hidden for today. While the good professor is talking, And talking himself so hoarse, I sit and look from the window. But it only makes him worse. But hold, he asks me a question, And O, he's made a good hit, For I have to confess that I haven't Studied my lesson a bit. I don't know where the lesson began, And I don't know what comes after, But I always hear, when we leave the class— "For tomorrow, the rest of the chapter." At home the book lies buried, Beneath an inch of dust, For the dry thing I seldom study, And then only 'cause I must. And now to come back to the question Which he asked me today in the class, I didn't know it and I shook my head, And, of course, to the next it did pass. But, anyway, the professor Is as good as he can be. He's the youngest and the best looking, And this all the girls can see. F. S. '05 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Plate [c] ---------- Top row, from left to right—Jessie Havens, Carrie Risedorpn, Vinnie Winchell, Minnie Shumway, May Williams, Margaret O'Keefe, Alice Bowen, Katrina Anderson, Mabel Steen. Bottom row, from right to left—Wilhelraina Haack, EUa Barbo, Julia Frits, Grace Auld, Ida Charroin, toretta O'Laoghlin, Abbie Lynn, Bessie Stearns, El** Schneider. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [27] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbing Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street «««« Bellitigbam CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf 'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO. BELLINGHAM, WASH.—Station A 1 Dr. Fellows'Blood Purifier 1 Cleanses the Blood, Stomach, Liver and Kidneys of all Impurities and imparts health, strength and vigor to the entire system. Sold by— J DeChampIain Graham M OWL PHARMACY M Cor. DocK a n d H o l l y aits. ™ FREE DELIVERY Examination $ree All Work Guaranteed T CD \irnr scmNTIFIC 216 E. Holly St, near Elk St BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [28] ---------- Life's Storm The sun was shy and hid her face; And far as the human eye could trace Appeared no sign or hope of aid To the boat with which the wild waves played. The white caps 'rose on the stormy sea; The day was dark—and far to see Were angry breakers and rolling waves, Threatening skies and yawning caves. Yet thro' it all was felt a peace, No earthly joy could e'er increase; A peace so sacred, true and rare No earthly joy could e'er compare. . For in the wind was rest profound, A joy that gold could never found, But only love and faith could span; A trustful peace with God and man. Our Senior Boy When others ask, By way of fun, To name our Senior boys, You will agree A task 'twould be, For we have only one, That one takes place Of all the rest Whoever they could be. For by his size, And bright blue eyes— But you've already guessed. We kindly vie— As we are prone On evenings gay to do— To catch his glance By luck or chance— 'Cause he's just all alone. When comes that week When work is done In this, the Normal school, We wildly guess, I must confess, What will he do—just one. '04. Ijfi6 i® J. N. Selhy lt;Q. Co. School Supplies Books, Stationery We furnish everything needed in the school room, at lowest prices. Phone Red 514 124 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [29] ---------- Commencement Week On Friday morning the students began to real­ize that the end was near, as nothing but exams, was on the program. Friday afternoon the clos­ing exercises of the training school were held in the Society Hall. The parents and students missed the exhibition which has heretofore been a feature of the last day of school, but those who attended the reception given by the eighth grade to the pupils of the grammar grades and their parents enjoyed it very much. On Saturday evening the Juniors and Seniors buried the hatchet and thoroughly enjoyed the banquet tenedered the Seniors by the Juniors. At 7 o'clock the Seniors, Juniors, faculty and trustees with their wives gathered in the recep­tion room of the beautiful new P. L. F. Club­house. After a pleasant social hour they passed to the banquet room, where it is needless to say, another very enjoyable hour was spent. Miss Miriam Darwin, president of the Jun­ior class, was a most tactful and witty toast-mis­tress. Sunday afternoon the baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. William Orr Wark, of the Congregational Church to the largest con­gregation ever gathered in the Normal Auditor­ium for that purpose. At four o'clock the Sen­ior class marched in and took the seats reserv­ed for them. Mr. Wark's advice to the class was to "find out what the age wants and de­mands, and then give themselves to humanity, for they would ever find humanity worthy of the gift." Mr. Wark was assisted by the Rev. Mr. Laurie, of the Presbyterian Church on the South side; Rev. Mr. Todd of the Trinity Meth­odist Church, and Rev. Mr. Smith, of the First Methodist Church. Monday evening June 13, the annual society contests were held. The program was as fol­lows : Vocal Solo Miss Moore Orations— The Evolution of the Negro—Ethel Peek, Chilic. The Mission of Music—Ruth Mallett, Par-themon. Vocal Solo Miss Roberts Debate— "Resolved, That the supremacy of Japan in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [30] ---------- the Orient would be more conducive to the in­terests of civilization than the supremacy of Russia." Affirmative—Chloe Suton, Aurora; Lillian Burke, Kulshan. Negative—May Johnson, Alcott; Elva Dun-canson, Soronian. Vocal Solo Mr. Moultray Declamations— "How the Gospel Came to Jim Oakes". . Clara Perault, Chilic "The Mourning of Moriah" Ella Graham, Kulshan Vocal Duet Miss Moore and Mr. Raymond The winner of the oratorical contest was Miss Ruth Mallctt, of the debate, Miss Elva Duncanson, first, Miss Lillian Burke, second; of the declamatory contest, Miss Ellen Graham. The judges of the orations were Mr. Craven, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Schusman; of the debate, Mr. Craven, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Landes; of the declamations, Miss Carpenter, Mrs. Simp­son and Mr. Schusman. SENIOR CLASS PLAY (From The Reveille) The Senior class play at Beck's theater last night attracted one of the largest audiences that fever assembled in Bellingham's magnificent play-house. The theater was decorated with ferns and flowers, and the boxes with bunting. Frank C. Teck of the Normal board of trustees made a brief opening address. When he first came on the stage he said: "When I look at this audience I am reminded of Chuckanut; it's a whale." Mr. Teck stated the object of the class play, to create a loan fund for worthy stu­dents of the future, who might need money, and commended the class of '04 upon its originality. The entire class of thirty-five members was included in the cast of the play, and a number of the students of the training school and Mr. Robert Hall also assisted in the presentation. In the opening scene the class, costumed in cap and gown, were assembled in a body and sang the class song, written by Misses Wilhemina Haack and Minnie Shumway. Following this the prologue in recita­tive was given by Miss Effie Wheler, in which the play was outlined. The first scene of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [31] ---------- play proper was laid in a student's living room on Normal Hill and gave a fair illustration of the spirit of the Normal students. The presentation of the intermediate depart­ment of the training school made the hit of the evening. The lesson in history was decidedly funny, but the climax of this scene reached its culmination in the drawing lesson where fine cartoons were displayed to the view of the aud­ience, giving excellent "local hits." The musi­cal numbers in the first act were "Summons," well rendered by Miss Ella Barbo, "Woodchuck Chorus," by the intermediate class, and the En­semble "Vesper Hymn." In the second act the special feature was the dance of little Beatrice Purdy and Marguer­ite Black, who were dressed in the Scottish Highland cosume. The scene in the second act was the students' reference room in the train­ing department of the Normal and was a por­trayal of the trials of practice teachers. Miss Stark represented the "supervisor," and her part was exceedingly well taken. The musical numbers of this act were the Dance of the Brownies, instrumental, guitars and violin, by Misses Byrl Shahan and May Williams, and Mr. Kobt. Hall; "O! Tannenbaum," a German ballad by Miss Stark, and the Bathtub Chorus. The third act was opened by a fancy dance, "stepping the minuet,' by Jack Cissna, Newton Crites, Dwight Pettibone, Edwin Silver, Mar­guerite Black, Geraldine Goodheart, Marion Evans and Beatrice Purdy. The little folk were dressed in the colonial costumes, and the dance was very pretty. The scene of the third and last act was a "Normal faculty meeting," and each member of the faculty was represented. At the conclusion Miss Wheeler, president of the class, presented the Kline cup to Miss Ever­ett, captain of the Senior basketball team. The play was original throughout, and was purely representative of Normal school life. It contained a great many "local hits," and was written by Olive M. Leonard. There are so many characters in tUe cast that space will not permit a review of each individ­ual, but suffice it to say that all the parts were exceedingly well rendered. The box office receipts were the largest that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [32] ---------- Beck's theater has ever taken in, with the ex­ception of the opening night and the world's championship wrestling match, and about $500 was secured for the loan fund. Society was well represented and every box in the theater was occupied by a box party. A great deal of interest was taKtn by the public generally 'n the class play owing to the priie which the people of the city iiuve in the Noimal school, and also on ««-count oJ vhe manner in which the proceeds will be uttd. A number JA prominent ladies of the Bay acred as patron­esses. Wednesday evening, June 15, the faculty and students were at home to their friends. Dif­ferent classes had charge of different parts of the building, the whole of which was thrown open. The library, where the faculty was found, was the reception room and was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns. During the evening a musical program was rendered in the hall. As the thirty-seven graduates, preceded by the faculty, board of trustees, Kev. Mr. Varney and Hon. Albert J. Mead, marched upon the platform, the Cecilian Club sang a march song. After the invocation by Eev. Mr. Varney, Miss Moore sang a solo. The commencement oration, delivered by the Hon. Albert J. Mead, of Bellingham, Kepublican nominee for govern­or, was given the attention and applause always accorded to the speaker. Dr. Mathes gave the class a farewell address before the pre­sentation of the diplomas. His kind words were certainly appreciated by those to whom they were spoken. R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Thomas $r Simpson REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND INSURANCE BROKERS If you have a little money to loan, call in and see our list of Real Estate First Mortgages. Correspondence invited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 188S FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI.M, Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood deliv­ered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 112 BELLINGHAM Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date FORD'S MAGNIFICENT Ice Cream Parlor will be opened about April i st. Nothing but the Purest Ice Cream will be served. 505 W. Holly St. BELLINGHAH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [34] ---------- Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* tion book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J These never fail y lt;m. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. G. WICKMAN w ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAn, WASH. We Do Our Best To choose the Best Bargains for the money, as well as Goods that con-* tain the Value, for our trade, MUNRO, BLAKE HASKELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [35] ---------- IS FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.76 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE $ 4 . 6 0 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS tUbatcomtfMttvRailway an* t i p Cft. Celepli#t lt; main 121 3«i HI. Bony St., QJftattta ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [36] ---------- .* Is as. important a factor as the cloth in a suit. We M you iece^- take particular pains to do it, too— and jjive you clothes that will keep their snape—the Stein-Bloch clothes, you know. . Suits and Topcoats $12*50 to, $20 Agents for the Gordon $3 Hat COX-mmsm :s^ r|ti East Holly St., Hannah 5 BEIXINGHAM 'im m m :*: SI 0m iSt^fifiSi %^0iMWm •'•P^ti:M$ MkPPPPP
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- 1904_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Cover ---------- NORMAL MESSENGER October 1904 Monthly Bellingham WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [2] ---------- ( — S t a t e — \ Dormal School BKLLINGHAM ^ WASHINGTON Second Semester will open Jan. 3
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Show more1904_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Cover ---------- NORMAL MESSENGER October 1904 Monthly Bellingham WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [2] ---------- ( — S t a t e — \ Dormal School BKLLINGHAM ^ WASHINGTON Second Semester will open Jan. 30, '05 mANY new classes will be organized at the opening of the year, includ­ing classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physi­cal, chemical and biological laboratories; stereoplican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.26 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BELLINQHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [3] ---------- BlRNEY COODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office/Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3281 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. C. G. REED P H Y S I C I A N A N D S U R G E ON PHONBS— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W, D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BI^OCK—Cor. Elk and Holly BFXIJNGHAM, WASH. When Your Physician Hands you a prescription bring it to us. It will be accurately prepared from the purest of ingre­dients, and the p r i c e will be moderate. DcChamplain Graham THE OWL PHARMACY Cor. Dock and Holly Phone Main 2021 Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [4] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER WMW moot 5108 W e s t H o l l y Street Holly Block } jg,^ j ^ ^ ^ s t r e e t pj,^,. B l a c k 1W1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner F)ock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK T5 BEWJNGHAM, WASH Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST Manager of the City Dental Parlors Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 6M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 18S9 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNBSS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main?l26 DR. GAMMONS Ophthalmologist and Optician Eyes examined free. Satisfaction guaranteed We fit when others fail. Prices reasonable. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [5] ---------- We aim to carry a full line of BOOKS AND STATIONERY |E also sell Sheet Music, Art Novelties, Leather Goods, Perfumery, Pocket Cutlery, Games, Etc., Etc. E. L. KNAPP CO. The New Store 207 West Holly : : Opposite The Leader Athletic Goods Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET Try Sherman's 200 page Compost- Hon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j Theie Tkwev fail y lt;m. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [6] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph.D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH L/ECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [7] ---------- $t ]o$epb'$ hospital eellingbam freights A. G. WICKMAN w ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. Have you seen the booklet— Beautiful Bellingbam? Just the thing to send home. EVAN1S32- PWEOSTT HTOELLYR CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [8] ---------- J. N. SELBY lt;£t CO. Booksellers and Stationers They know how to fit you out 124 West Holly St. B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock :: Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning Hans Pearson WKolesale lt;SL Retail Grocer 1021-1023 K l k Str«et Your money back if goods are not satisfactory. Telephone Main 2jn Students Who's better able to take care of your teetH than tne Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. C H A S . C. T U R N E R , Mrfr CLOVER. BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [9] ---------- g H ^ M * * * * * ^ * * * * * * * * * Printing »*«^ gt;^^^^^^M^*»M^* lt;^^*»M* lt;MS^^M^ ^^ gt;^ 4M9,^4Nfrj We Produce the Best Vxtss There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. % ft is an rt! % As such only the best meets the requirement of g the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Stoccietg Iter* uxt matig Fads produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Th* test fax line ttttsinsgs TOan stud tits latest far ih* Stacietg (,sxls is ffftttui at 1ft* . . . . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [10] ---------- Normal Messenger O C T O B E R 1904 Up Mount Constitution HEN school days are with us the little souvenirs that speak gins to treasure more dearly slipped away, each of us be-other delightful vacation has again and we realize that an-so eloquently of outings, picnics, clambakes and other summer pleasures; so that which is rubbish to another is valuable to us for the memories clustered around it. A glance at the pine cone brought to my mind my trip up Mount Constitution. If you look across Bellingham Bay you can clearly distinguish two islands. The one farthest away is Orcas and its highest part as outlined against the sky is Mount Constitution. I shall try to picture to your mind the trip up its sides and the night I spent on is summit. Our party was not large—seven of us—but what we lacked in numbers we made up in jollity. The fun began as soon as we started, one August afternoon, from Olga, packed as we were in a wagon of regulation dimensions, which held in addition our rations for the trij)—no small item, for we really took enough for six regiments for six months. Roads in August have an unpleasant habit of being de­cidedly dusty and Orcas Island roads are no exception, at least this one was not; but such a small matter as dust did not smother our spirits, and as it was far too dry to dampen them, we pretended to ignore the fact that just behind and over us was a very pillar of clouds. After having gone some distance up the mountain we stopped, drew the wagon to one ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [11] ---------- side, unhitched the horses, and piled on them our food supply and bedding—for we were to spend all night on the mountain. Then began the climb—and believe me it was a climb, but finally we reached the first summit. Here we decided to spend the night, as we were near a spring of clear, ice-cold water. We might have spent the night indoors as there was nearby the spring a little cabin, but after looking into the cabin, dusty and close, we with one accord voted for the open air. Willing hands cut quantities of hemlock boughs which piled high near our bonfire did make an inviting-looking resting place. It is needless to say that one and all were nearly famished, but I can tell you that to really appreciate cold chicken, sandwiches and coffee you should climb a good sized nob like old Constitution. I can guarantee that it is a wonderful appetizer. Around the fire we told stories, riddles and laughed happily over senseless nothings, in the manner of all picnic parties in the past, and I hope of all to come. It was agreed that one of the party should keep the fire up all night and about 2 o'clock we really felt thankful for it. Two of the young men, by way of being orig­inal, concluded to spend the night on the cran­berry marsh, for, they argued logically enough, that it was soft and they would be saved the labor of cutting boughs. They forgot to con­sider that a marsh, though soft, was apt to be damp, but by morning they were fully aware of it. I have a vague idea that we rose about 3 o'clock, though if you choose to add a couple of hours I'll not quarrel over the subject. We breakfasted hurriedly as we wished to reach the summit and view the sunrise. Our camp was about a mile from the summit and when we finally reached the highest point the sun was already up, throwing, through the smoke, a gleaming amber trail across the Bay. Smoky as the distant air was the view was exceedingly beautiful; far below us the little Twin Lakes were just catching the beams of the sun. In one of them our guide pointed out what was once known as the Floating Island and about which the Indians have many leg­ends. Still further down Cascade Lake gleam- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [12] ---------- ed in the morning light and as we looked across the waters our guide said, "Over there is Bel-lingham; there Victoria", but so smoky was the air that we could see nothing. Slowly we went back, stopping on our way at the old danc­ing pavilion on whose posts are written and cut names from all parts of this state and many others. I think there were a number of names from Canada. I borrowed a pencil, searched for an unused spot, but just then thought of that old rhyme of fool's names and monkey's faces and though the longing was strong with­in me, my name is not written on the posts. Late that afternoon we made our descent, tired but very glad we had made the trip, we one and all on reaching our destination went in search of soap and water. THE PACIFIC COAST IN THE WOKLD'S HISTOEY. But little more than fifty years have passed since the Pacific Coast became a part of the territory of the United States, and less than two decades have passed since Puget Sound and its contingent territory became one of the states of the Union. Yet youthful as the coast may appear as a part of the federation, in one re­spect at least it shares in a movement that reaches back to the days when history itself was in its beginning. The beginning of trade is uncertain and the first steps in commerce can be reached only by indirect means. Where anything like certainty rises in on the banks of the Tigris. There is noted the wares that were made in China and in the Egyptian tombs of the earlier dynasties, vases have of late been found bearing selections from the Chinese poets in the original ideo­graph. This early trade has continued to the present day; in the East, India has been added to the trading list; in the West the terminus was early extended to Asia Minor by the Assyrians, to Greece and Eome by Phoenicia and Car­thage, to Northern Europe by Rome and to the Americas by the Eomance—the Teutonic peo­ples. The termini in the East have remained practically stationary geographically as well as commercially. Their trading etock still re­mains the silks, satins, the ivory, spices and delicate handiwork. Except within and be­tween their own territories their trade has been ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [13] ---------- carried, on by the. caravans from the west, and for the last century and more the varying west has been: knocking upon the commercial doow of the Orient for more intimate trade relations. The termini in the west took quite a different course. In less than 500 years the trade sta­tions shifted from one side of the Mediterranean to the other, and within a few decades thereaf­ter from one end of the same sea to the other. The West had still another great advantage over the East in that its location at the corner* stone of three continents brought into close re­lations nations of widely different races and affinities; the Etheopian and the Egyptian of Africa with the commercial Semetics of West­ern Asia, and Teuton of the still farther west. Exchange of national commodities and the ready interchange of national culture have in each step continued the trade with the East until the West itself has bordered the same Eastern oceans and even shifted beyond these seas to become a commercal power in the East itself, but this movement has always been westward with the exception of England in India and Russia in Siberia. In this long shifting in the West and through all these centuries of trade with China and India its wares like those of the East have changed in details rather than in character. It is true that in some respects the West rivals the East in the latter's own goods; but religious prejudice of the Orient has not opened its mines for its own use, nor has cheap and coolie labor yet arisen in the West to transplant the patient and delicate fingers on the looms or at the carving bench. The Atlantic nations still produce the metals, wools, and inventions; the Orient still produces its silks, satins, and spices. America, on its discovery, was found to be lack­ing in the Indian wares demanded by Colum­bus and his fellow explorers; but when the Mayflower followed in the wake of the Santa Maria and in the course of two centuries this transplanted Europe, following the trend of its own commercial nature, America was found to abound in the goods of the mother country— metals, wools and inventions. In the nine* teenth century these mines, fields, and neces* sities were developed until at the end of the century and at the turn of the new the new land more than rivaled the old. But the consular reports deny that this BVL- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [14] ---------- premacy of tirade is with the East, but point out its flow as yet to Europe and to the Ameri­can republics. When the rivalry has asserted itself and its supremacy in the Orient then it is that New York as a metropolis shifts from the Atlantic to the Pacific; when America has become the great producer of those wares which the East has demanded from the days primeval, then it is that America has taken the place of Europe and become the West. The present commercial point of union in the world-mart points to the national resources, and the rapid rise to this position the mental resources of the developers; the building of seven trans-conti­nental trunk lines in less than forty years, the rapid growth of the Pacific steamship lines, the establishment of the Japanese steamship company and the coming of the Great North­ern leviathans, all point to the New West. This New West fronts upon the Pacific with two great doors opening to its tide, San Fran­cisco and Puget Sound; nature has decided that there shall be these two—no more—and while communication continues to be by rail and water—anticipating the air ship and the inter-oceanic tunnel—these two doors will mediate between the East and West. Babylon was transplanted to Tyre; Sidon and the Pi-raens, these in turn to Carthage, Rome, Genoa, and Venice; when Columbus turned the Medi­terranean Sea inside out Cadiz, and Lisabon, Bruges, Bergen, Hamberg and Kronstadt, Lon­don and Liverpool became the gateways to the East; London has at this moment already lost to New York its position as center of the money world, and the late attempts at an European Zollverein, point to the fear of the old world that the long established gateways will soon shift to the Golden Gate and the Fucan Straits. Without looking so far into probabilities and turning wholly to establish certainties, no ques­tion arises regarding America's position be­side England and Germany or the great traders of the new world, nor regarding her position with England in the trade with the Orient; no question arises regarding the positions of San Francisco and Puget Sound as the gate­ways of America to the East—noting that Portland's position is sustained by the railroad but destroyed by water inaccessibility; no question arises regarding the position of Ameri­ca as the rapid medium between Europe and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [15] ---------- Asia now that the trans-continental railroads—• to be shortened by the Isthmian canal—have taken the place of the Suez canal between the Old West and the Old East; nor that the two coast harbors mediate between the Old East and New West. If the fear of Europe and the development of America in the last two de­cades, mean that the New West is to trans­plant the Old, then will the coast and its ports play a still greater part in the long relation­ship between the ancient termini of the world's trade, and unpleasant as it is to think, New York will take its place beside London, Ham­burg, Liverpool and Havre beside Venice, and Bruges; and the Atlantic will become a larger Mediterranean Sea. J. N. BOWMAN. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [16] ---------- CIK normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON GUY DUNNING, '06. BUSINESS MANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY,'06 ........Editor-in-Chief FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 ....Literary LOTTIE FLEMING,'06 J Locals EDNA HALLOCK,'05 j **"«"• MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A Alumni JOSEPH POTTER, '07, Clionian Exchanges ANNIE DRUMMNND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, a* second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V OCTOBER 1904 NO. J7 We have been a little anxious over this, th6 first number of the Normal Messenger for thia year—anxious that it be as much of a success this year as it has been in the past. The Nor­mal Messenger is a paper for the students and by the students; its success does not depend on the editorial staff alone, but also on the sup­port given it by the student body. We do not wish the students to feel that the editors desire the "honor and pleasure" of writing everything for the paper. Each and every one of us would be more than pleased to receive at any time, locals, poems, parodies, stories, essays or any­thing original that will help to make the Mes­senger attractive and interesting. Six weeks have passed since the opening of school and the students have settled down to their regular routine of work. All seem bent on making this year of school profitable as well as pleasant. Perhaps some of the former students, who have subscribed for the Messenger, are wonder­ing why nothing is said of the old societies in which they were so interested. The old socie- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [17] ---------- ties have been abolished and two new ones fonnedr—the Sirius and the Clonian. Every student is expected to join one or the other. The organization of the societies has just been completed and the first program was given Oc­tober 14 by the Sirius Society. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the men and firms who have advertised with us this year. They are interested in us and in our school and we should be interested enough in them to do what we can to make their invest­ment with us a paying one. Phillippine Letter. Baybay, Leyti, P. I. My Dear Dr. Mathes,—I will not attempt up-w so short a stay here to write much about the Philippines and the people. I am sending you some articles by Dr. Barrows, Gov. Wright and others—men who by long residence and contact with the people are better able to speak on the subject than I can hope to be. A few words on the trip over, with perhaps some thing of local conditions may be of inter­est to you, however. We left Tacoma on the steamer Victoria, February 6. There were but ten cabin passengers, among whom were four teachers, one from Wisconsin, one from North Dakota, one from Oklahoma and one from Washington. The cargo consisted principally of flour, cotton, condensed milk, bar iron, elec­tric motors and other machinery, and two hun­dred cases of cigarettes. Soon after passing Cape Flattery most of us began to feel the effects of the "rolling sea" and experienced several periods of discomfort dur­ing the seventeen days required in making the trip to Yokohama. We took the northern route and passed within twenty or thirty mile* of some of the Aleutian islands. From Yokohama we went by rail to Tokio, and spent a day see­ing the sights of the capital. The Royal Museum is one of the most interesting places. Tokio now has electric lights and street cars. You can ride for three sen (1 1-2 cents) or you may get a "rikisha" for from ten to twenty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [18] ---------- $ea per hour. Common laborers receive from twenty to fifty sen. a day in Japan* It is no uncommon sight to see women with babies tied on their backs, engaged in the meanest kind of outdoor work—rowing boats, passing coal, car­rying bricks—it matters not what. The war spirit was rife throughout the coun­try and the display of flags by day and of lan­terns by night, made one think they were hav­ing some sort of a Fourth of July celebration. We left Tacoma with nine hundred tons of coal but had to take on more at Muji before go­ing on to Hongkong. This is the great emporium of the east. It is a beautiful place, too. But it is said to be an unhealthy plaee to live. We did not stay to find out by experience, but left in about twen­ty- four hours on a British boat and had a quiet trip across the Yellow Sea to Manila, After two days I came on to Leyti, and finally reach­ed Baybay, where I shall no doubt remain for the next two or three years. There is great need of American teachers of the I'ight sort in this island. Many now here are going to leave this summer. It will be a long time before the Filipino teacher can be entrusted with the work of education. In the past it has not been the policy to give the com­mon class of people many educational advan­tages. It is still difficult to secure an attend­ance of the majority of the children. I have here about one hundred and thirty, and feel certain that there are at least four hundred with­in easy reach of the school. I have about a doz­en smaller towns where I hope to open schools, and I expect to enroll a thousand or more in the next two years. As a rule our buildings and furniture are not suited to accommodate those we already have. I wish you could see the row of home made seats occupying five or eighteen feet of floor space, packed with thirty-seven brown-faced, black-headed, half-naked boys, their heads in many cases, just visible above the desks. This is my boys' primary class. Or again, HRA the whole schoool massed on either side of the doorway, leaving just room enough for me to pass up the steps and unfasten the padlock, and hear every mother's son of them shout at the top of his voice with the broad Spanish roll on his r's, "Good morning, sir," or "Good afternoon, sir." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [19] ---------- I "have to run this gauntlet twice a day. But I am afraid I have written more than you can ever decipher, so will close. Please give my regards to your family and to the students and teachers of the Normal. Very truly yours, LUMAN A. JENNINGS. Locals. Miriam Darwin, president of the Junior class last year, is teaching in one of the Bel-lingham schools. Max Hipkoe is attending the University. Mr. P n (in second year meeting) : Miss President, I rise for information. Last year we were called the calss of 1908. Now what are we this year" Miss Isabel Holt has been out of school for about two weeks on account of illness. Miss Gifford (in society): "Please pro­ceed with the reading of the by-laws, Mr. Kib-be." Mr. Kibbe: "Well—er—er—this portion was written by one of the members of the facul­ty and I can't make it out. Pearl Rogers and Clara Tarte, once members of the class of '06, were among the recent viesitors. ! Prof. Eply—"Miss H—, what keeps the pan-ets in motion?" Miss H—: "Newton's first law." October 3. Dr. and Mrs. Mathes may well feel proud of the new heir ann»w gt;~t to the principalship of the Normal. All of the members of the faculty are in their places at last. Miss Henrietta Moore, the last one to arrive, came October 8. Teacher: "What is a volcano ?" Miss D: "A mountain that spits out hot slop." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [20] ---------- Miss Jean McKae is teaching at Orting. K. W. (in methods, speaking of Roosevelt).: "His father was a good man and so was his mother." We have had but one reception so far this year—that was given by the Y. W. C. A. to the faculty, students and friends. The pro­gram consisted of a piano solo by Nellie Thompson, vocal solo, Miss Mable Moore; vocal solo, Miss Isabel McKae; reading, Cassie Gifford; Hawaiian music, Miss Edna Horner. Dr. Gompertz, of San Franicosco, visited with his daughter Miss Kate Gompertz. While here he visited the Normal and gave a talk to the students one morning in assembly, telling them of some of his experiences in teaching in Chili, Mexico and the University of Califor­nia. Dr. Gompertz taught Spanish for seven years in the University of California, and has taught also in the University of Texas. He now has charge of the state archives at San Francisco and is translating the old Spanish documents which are kept there. The Cecilian Club has been reorganized and is now known as the Lorelei Club. Miss Isabel McKae has been elected president. The club has a membership of about thirty-four and con­templates giving several concerts during the year and under the supervision of Miss Moore these concerts should be a success. A new and interesting style of chemistry apron has developed this year. "But what trou­bles us is why Mr. Kibbe seemed so surprised and blushed so deeply on finding the beautiful lace ruffle around the yoke when he himself was heard to ask a young lady to "put lace on my chemistry apron, won't you, please." Miss Sullivan (in psychology) : "Then could you call mind a sort of gas ?" Mr. Wilson (earnestly) : "Some minds are." Prof. Romine: Can you make the flea go into this class of insects? Miss Krausse (deliberately) : You can if you can catch him. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [21] ---------- An addition of 325 volumes has been made to the library since the opening of school. Most of these books are for use in the English de­partment, for the class in history and philos­ophy of education and for the advanced class in history. The latter class is to study North Pacific and Far Eastern questions and also the Tibetan question. Some of the volumes on the Tibetan question had to be ordered from Eng­land. Miss Genevieve Wilson, eldest daughter of Prof. Wilson, who has been very ill at Berkeley is a little better but is not yet entirely out of danger. Miss Wilson is a senior in the Univer­sity of California. She visited her parents here last summer and made many friends in Bellingham, who will be glad to hear of her re­covery. Saturday, September 17, Prof. Romine con­ducted a very pleasant excursion to Dot Island. The students of the biology and zoology classes made many collections during the day. From about 2 o'clock to 7 was spent watching for the Geo. E. Starr to come and take them home. This time was profitably spent by some in watching the canning of salmon, and the quar­rying of stone from the hillside to sawing it into huge blocks ready for shipment. Alto­gether, the day was voted a success. The English methods classes, now that the time for Miss Henrietta Moore to come is draw­ing near, wish to express their thanks and ap­preciation to Miss Wilson for the work she has done with them and the interest she has taken in the work. The classes will be very sorry to have Miss Wilson go, but glad for her sake that Miss Moore will soon be here to relieve her as she came to the Coast for a year's rest and took charge of the classes much against her own feelings. However; it is to be hoped that Miss Wilson will like it here and will decide to take up her future work in the West. The position of critic teacher of the grammar department of the Normal, held last year by Miss Gertrude Earhart, is now held by Miss Edna Horner. Miss Horner is a graduate of the School of Education of Chicago. After graduating Miss Horner returned to her home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [22] ---------- in Kentucky where she taught for several years. From there she went to Honolulu to accept a position as critic teacher. This position she held for two years. Miss Horner is already popular with those who work in her department and we hope she will enjoy her work in Belling-ham. Miss Gompertz, who has been the head of the physical training department, has resigned in order to accept a position as assistant physi­cal director of the four high schools of San Francisco. We are sorry to lose Miss Gompertz but rejoice with her on her good fortune. Miss Gompertz left on the evening of October 3 for San Francisco to take up her new work. The way is long and steep and dreary, The books are heavy and Anna weary; She is a long way from the top And she often seems inclined to stop, For the way is long and weary. Plod on, my dear, and cease repining, You can't get up there without climbing; Thy fate is the common fate of all, For up this hill must each student crawl; Though the way is long and weary. M. S., '08. There is a professor named Stone, Who has a queer way all his own Of giving us tests Without any rests, And grading our papers way down. M. S. THE LECTUEE COURSE. The lecture course for the season of 1904-5 has all the prospects of being the largest yet held under the auspices of the Normal School. Good fortune has for the first time made it pos­sible to secure on one course three such well known men as Jocab Riis, of New York, the friend and eulogizer of President Roosevelt, Elbert Hubbard, of The Philistine and of Roy-crofter fame, and Ernest Thompson-Seton, writer of the wild animal stories. Of the data which the committee is gathering makes it pos­sible to take the full six numbers as desired. The reader this year will be Mrs. Baxter ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [23] ---------- Kuntz Baker, no doubt to read some one of Bostands' dramas. Mrs. Baker has never been to the coast; her reputation in the east is an enviable one, and is considered the first of the women readers, and in the profession second only to the Nestor, Leland T. Powers. The music will be upheld by the Belgian violinist, Ovid Musin and his company, and David Bisp-ham, long the first baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company, of New York. If this course as outlined above can be se­cured it will more than equal any of the pre­ceding courses. Musin equals Miss Jackson, Bispham about equals Frau Schumann-Heink; Mrs. Baker more than equals P owers; while the names of the three lecturers speak for them­selves. ATHLETICS. Athletics are engrossing more widespread at­tention this year than usual. The Athletic As­sociation is very active in promoting the work and as a result the students are looking for­ward to some interesting contests. The new officers are: President, Benjamin Phelps; Vice-President, Miss Mildred Wilson; Secre­tary, Miss Sarah Van Reypen; Treasurer, Thomas Evans; Manager of Football team, Guy C. Dunning. The basketball managing committee has not yet been elected. The football team is hard at work practicing for their coming games. Coach Green calls it a strong team and looks for good games dur­ing the coming season. He thinks there are prospects for better playing this year than last. Manager Dunning is pushing the practice with vigor. A few games have already been ar­ranged for; the first one is to be with the Mt. Vernon team. The girls are already interested in basket­ball and have begun their practice preparatory to the Kline cup contests, which will probably begin in December. The managing committee for these games has not yet been appointed so that definite arrangements for the games have not been made. The tennis court has been cleaned up and put in shape for playing but the students have apparently been too busy to make use of it. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [24] ---------- ALUMNI. Three marriages have occurred among the Normal graduates during the past summer. Early in July William O. Oshurn, who is prin­cipal of the schools at Orting and a graduate of Ellensburg Normal '03 and Miss Gertrude M. Smith, '03 of our Normal, were married in Everett. In July, Mr. L. I). Scherer and Miss Helen Taylor were married in Seattle. Mr. T. J. Stiger, County Superintendent of Snohomish County, and Miss Anna Kaymond, '02, were married June 8th in Bellingham. Miss May Williams, '04, who was editor-in-chief of the Normal Messenger last year, is attending a business college in this city and expects to become a stenographer. The rest of the class of 1904 are teaching and have positions as follows: Emma Ald-ridge, Arlington; Kathrina Anderson, Taco-ma; Julia Arges, Leavenworth; Grace Auld, and Mable Steen, Anacortes; Ella Barbo, Ev-erson; Alice Bowen, Carbonado; Ethel Brown, Cathlamet, Ida Charroin, Granite Falls; Bes­sie Darland, Eitzville; Burton Doran, Oak Harbor; Ethel Everett, Custer; Julia Fritz, Granite Falls; Lottie Graham, Avon; Laura Grant, Marysville; Wilhelmina Haark, South Park; Jessie Havens, Florence; Sadie Hub-bell, Sedro-Woolley; Nellie Jones, Ferndale; Annie Keene, Marysville; Alice Kellogg, Puy-allup; Lena Kohne, Coupeville; Leah Love-joy, Charleston; Abbie Lynn, Grand Mound; Anita Noel, Tacoma; Margaret O'Keefe, Farmington; Loretta O'Loughlin, Mt. Ver­non; Carrie Risedorph and Effie Wheeler, Se­attle; Else Schneider, Lawrence; Florence Sears, Blaine; Beryl Shahan, Olympia; Min­nie Shumway, Bellingham; Friede Stark, in Idaho; Bessie Stearns, Custer; Vinnie Win-chell, Port Orchard. Among the first of the old students to visit the Normal this year were Mr. Kirkpatrick, Dave Eason and Dick Everett. Mr. Kirkpat­rick is at Pullman this year studying to be a civil engineer. Mr. Everett is attending the University. What Mr. Eason is doing we have not been able to learn. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [25] ---------- THE CLASSES. FRESHMEN. Where are they? SOPHOMOEES. The class has perfected its organization with its characteristic earnestness. This class made itself known last year and in all probability will this year, at least one would judge so from the enthusiasm exhibited in the meetings al­ready held. The officers recently elected are: President, Thomas Evans; Vice-President, Olive Williamson; Secretary, Hilda Musgrove; Treasurer, Leon Miller; Sargeant-at-Arms, Roger Williams. THIRD YEAR They have gone to find the Freshies. JUNIORS. The older members of the junior class take great pleasure in welcoming to their ranks nearly thirty new members, all of whom are high school graduates. The class is already strongly organized with the following officers: President, Mary Andrews; Vice-President, Alice McCullough; Secretary, Frances Mon-crief; Sergeant-at-Arms, Gordon March. Interest has already been awakened in bas­ketball and with Miss Moncrief as manager the junior class will doubtless make as brilliant a showing in the future as in the past. SENIORS. The senior class is organized this year with about forty members. We are glad to note the increase in the number of boys in the class this year—twice as many as last year. At the meeting held early in September the class elected the following officers: President, Miss Winnie McMullen; Vice-President, Miss Nellie Roberts; Secretary, Miss Isabel McRae; Treasurer, Miss Grace Drake; Sergeant-at- Arms, Mr. Harry Raymond; Senior Editor, Miss Edna Hallock. The seniors enjoyed a very delightful evening at the homoa 0f Miss Frances Hays. The reception was very infor­mal and the members of the class soon became well acquainted. Those who were obliged to miss this pleasant evening have regretted it ever since. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [26] ---------- SOCIETIES. SIBIUS. "Sirius"—the brightest in the Normal— the most majestic body ever convened in the Society Hall. After adopting a constitution prepared by Mr. L. A. Kibbe and committee, the following officers were elected: President, Miss Cassie Gifford; V. P., Miss Isabell Mc- Rae; Secretary, Miss Aldridge; Treasurer, Mr. Kibbe, and Sargeant at Arms, Mr. Jones. With such able officers and good material as is found in this society, great results may be ex­pected. PHONIAN. "We the undersigned students of the State Normal School at Bellingham, for the purpose of social and intellectual improvement, have associated ourselves as a literary society." Such is a portion of the preamble of the Chonian Literary Society, one hundred twenty-five strong. While we do not claim to be the brightest star in the blue heavens, we do propose to do some strong literary work during the coming ^ ear and those who doubt our ability are in­vited to visit our Society and see for them­selves. The officers are: Harry Raymond, Presi­dent; Guy E. Dunning, Vice-President; Mary Andrews, Secretary; Frankie Sullivan, Treas­urer; Isabelle Holt, Pianist; Percy Miller, Reporter; Ben Phelps, Sargeant at Arms; Joe Potter, Associate Editor; Program Committee, Misses Emily Dodd, Van Reypen, Peime, Stewart and Mr. Davenport. Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. room is partly furnished now and all meetings are held there instead of in the auditorium as formerly. The room is open every noon hour to students and affords them a quiet place where they may read or study. The meetings this year have been well at­tended and much enoyed. In addition to the regular Thursday meetings the girls are plan­ning to organize classes for the study of the Bible. These classes are to meet about once ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [27] ---------- in two weeks and will be conducted by differ­ent members of the faculty. The Association is planning to give a bazaar early in December to raise money to meet their expenses. They will be very grateful for any contributions for the bazaar from either stu­dents or from friends of the Y. W. C. A. Fredrica Peterson, a former student, visited school Thursday, September 29, and gave a short but interesting talk during the Y. W. C. A. meeting about her work in the Indian school. Miss Peterson is teaching at the Indian Mis­sion School near Lynden. Prof. Forrest (in discourse on sleeves): "The puff of a woman's sleeve is like rheuma­tism; first it is at the top of the arm, then at the bottom and again in the middle; it's al­ways moving and you can never tell just where it is going to strike next." THOSE LESSON PLANS. The shades of eve were falling fast, As from the Normal school there passed A girl, who bore, into the night, A tablet new on which to write, Her lesson plans! Her brow was sad; her eye below Gleamed full of teardrops falling slow, And like a silver clarion rung The accents of a teacher's tongue, "Your lesson plans!" In other rooms she saw the light On other faces glad and bright; Ahead—a ten weeks' failure shone, And from her lips escaped a groan, My lesson plans! "Let's hear the play," the young man said; "A jolly time is just ahead." The loving swain forlornly sighed; As quick the Normal girl replied, My lesson plans! At two o'clock her room-mate said, "Oh, give it up and come to bed," ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [28] ---------- A tear was trembling in her eye, She answered with a weary sigh, My lesson plans! "Don't mind the Supervisor's frown Don't mind the marks she may set down"; This was the room-mate's last good night, But the other groaned in awful fright, My lesson plans! At break of day as she arose, With sleepy yawn and drowsy doze; She heard that oft repeated groan, The last in that familiar tone, My lesson plans! A student by her irksome work, Tho' dying, she yet feared to shirk, Still grasped within her hand of ice That tablet with the strange device Of lesson plans! There in the morning cold and gray, Lifeless, but beautiful she lay, And from the school a murmur came, "The geese will worry just the same O'er lesson plans! M. A. '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [29] ---------- FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE ^ ^ $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED j g l g j IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON 1 DELIVERED IN SACKS Whatcom County Railway andflgbtCo. tclerttie main 121 301 UP. fiolly St., UPHartcoM ®^S^pTj|sfefpj'.p;i7 EK#fe5;sU IS^sfeiSSi^^ i ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [30] ---------- ^^^Sff^M'^ T takes more than a piece of cloth to make a salt now-a- days. It t a k e s biaias and know how. A man's clothes should fit as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein-Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's be­cause they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too— $15.00 to $25.00. COX- OVERLOOK . ,. CO. :' .;•;• I l l PAST HOLLY ST. HANNA BLOCKPPPPP
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Show more1904_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Cover ---------- y.-3 ./;••? gt; %mmmm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [2] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER n~n„ mMv 1 M8 West Holly Street Holly Block }l g 0 5 D o c k s t r ^ t ph o l I e B l a c k 18T1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK T5 BBM.INGHAM, WASH Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST Manager of the City Dental Parlors Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 8M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties \ Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY 8 TABLI8HCD 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNF.SS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Mainjl26 DR. GAMMONS Ophthalmologist and Optician Eyes examined free. Satisfaction guaranteed We fit when others fail. Prices reasonable. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [3] ---------- We aim to carry a full line of BOOKS AND STATIONARY |E also sell Sheet Music, A r t Novelties, Leather Goods, Perfumery, P o c k et Cutlery, Games, Etc., Etc. E. L. KNAPP CO. The New Store 207 West Holly : : Opposite The Leader Athletic Goods Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET Try Sherman's 200 page Composu tion book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j j These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [4] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psyckology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [5] ---------- $t Josephs fio$pital Bellinabam fieigMs A. G. WICKMAN w ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street BELLINQHAn, WASH Have you seen the booklet— Beautiful Bellinabam? Just the thing to send home. EVAINS-POTTBR CO. 132 WEST HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [6] ---------- J. N. SELBY (EL CO. Booksellers and Stationers They know how to fit you out 124. West Holly St. B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock :: Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning Hans Pearson Wholesale (SL Retail Grocer 1021-1023 KllC Street Your money back if goods are not satisfactory. Telephone Main 2311 Students Who's better able to take care of your teetK than the Whatcom "Dental Parlors DR. C H A S . C. T U R N E R , Mgr CLOVER. BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [7] ---------- Printing We Produce the Best There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is an lt;£rl! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds great­er results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Stacfetg tfrer* uxt maug Fads produced that require continual study and prepara­tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Ttoe test far tfoe Bitsitwss TOsn anil tfre latest for tfye Soxfetg tacdgisfOtttMtacttfoe . . .. HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanR BooR FolRs ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [8] ---------- Normal Messenger N O V E M B E R 1904 LITTLE- MAN'S ISLAND. I had been on the little sound steamboat about three hours when the captain came to me and said tha* I was near my destination— Bloch's Beach, the place where I had decided to spend a few weeks of my vacation. The steamer stopped and I was landed, bag and bag­gage, on a tipsy wet float. A small lad with a rowboat was waiting to convey me to the shore. My boarding place stood on the top of a high bluff and the large porch and shade trees around it suggested a very restful retreat, but before I had time to look about me, I was greeted and welcomed by my august landlady. She pre­sented a most unique appearance. Her cos­tume, which consisted of a loose, low-necked, short-sleeved jacket, a short, cotton skirt, large heavy boots and an enormous hat, showed that she had decided opinions about the dress sub­ject. Frau Bloch was of a large, masculine build and her brown, wrinkled face told of out­door life. Like the old house in which she dwelt, my landlady was weather-beaten, but un­like it she was not dilapidated, for she was the picture of contentment, vigor and health. But as soon as she spoke to me in her pure English words and German accent, I knew that I was in the presence of no common country-bred wo­man. Nothing pleased the dear, old soul more than to have her boarders sit on the large veranda and listen to the history of her life, when she told in detail of her wealthy parents in Ger­many, about her college education and how, at an early age she had set out into the world, trav­eling with wealthy families as governess. In later years she had taught German and French in some university, and now, with her third ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [9] ---------- husband she had come to the west ejecting to rebuild her fortunes, through the great finan­cial ability of Mr. Bloch. With great confi­dence in the schemes of her husband, she still awaits her fortune and lives contentedly on the ranch, talking French, German, Spanish and Italian to her ducks and goats. From the stand­point of an epicurean, I did not term this a de­sirable boarding house, but the interesting stories of the landlady, the beautiful views from the veranda and a sea-shore appetite, ex­cellently covered up all deficiencies in cooking, for Mrs. Bloch rather prided herself in not be­ing able to do housework, "for," said she, "I never have been accustomed to it." One day Mrs. Bloch and myself started out in her leaky row boat for Little Man's Island, which, Mrs. Bloch informed me was of great interest, because there were several Indian graves there. Situated, as it was, in the middle of the narrow channel and set around on either side by the shadows of the dark fir trees on the opposite shores, the little island appeared float­ing gracefully on the placid waters of the Sound. A steep strand led from the dark green depths of the water to the wooded part of the island, which was topped with fringes of ever­greens, madrones and huckleberry bushes; while here and there the bleached skeletons of trees covered with twining blackberry and the beautiful foliage of the poison ivy, had fallen over the bank. Beyond this, in the center of the island and towering high in air, stood the odl, rough-barked firs, with their knotted limbs and moss-covered trunks, while underfoot the salal berry and Oregon grape grew in profu­sion. In the midst of the noble firs we found four graves, marked by wooden stakes, but showing signs of desecration. Mrs. Bloch explained to me that it was the custom of the Indians to bury with each of their dead all of his posses­sions, sometimes, only trinkets, but at other times his pony, dog, gun, ammunition, food and clothing, that he might be well provided for in his journey to the "Happy Hunting Grounds". Notwithstanding the fact that this is a religious ceremony with the Indians, the ruthless white man, in his search for relics, has not hesitated to open these graves and take what he might find of value to him. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [10] ---------- It seemed to me, while looking on these graves in the midst of the beauties of nature, that the stolid Indian must have some sense of the beutiful, for the lonely island seemed well fitted for the resting place of the braves, and it did not require the hooting of the white owl overhead just then, to impress me with a deep sense of awe. We retraced our steps to the boat and on the way home Mrs. Bloch told me that most people were very enthusiastic over these graves and relics, and as the original trinkets and beads had all been taken long ago, she had seen no harm in scattering some other beads in their place. This she told me as a great secret and said that it was a great attraction for her board­ers and for people from the east. While staying here, I wondered how such people as Mrs. Bloch and family could be ax gt; contented with their, lonely life and few attrac­tions, for as Mrs. Bloch herself expressed it, "the only pleasure in life that we have is to see the boat come in." I asked her once if she did not find it lone some in the winter time. "Ach, no," she said, "we are people of resources, we have our books and we have always the beau­tiful scenery to look at. The Alps that you hear so much about are no greater," she de­clared, from experience, and, in truth, it was a noble scene, composed of the grand old mount­ain and supplemented by the beautiful waters and wooded islands of Puget Sound. Necessity compelled me to leave this charm­ing place and to say farewell to my new ac­quaintances, and I was loath to do so, but I cherish a hope that I may sometime have an opportunity to test my resources by an extend­ed stay in such a place. A COLONIAL THANKSGIVING. With a light step Elzeth climbed the hill back of the harbor and gazed out over the broad Atlantic. Below in the harbor she saw the little ship that was to carry her back to the dear ones in the homeland. Very tiny it looked from^the elevation and the men and women of the little Puritan settlement, who were gather^ ed on the shore, looked like pigmies mimicing the actions of humans. The day was cloudy, and far "away over the ocean great clouds of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [11] ---------- pearl-gray mist hovered above like a farewell ' benediction. After all, Elzeth loved this stem, rough coast which was being won from the forest by the struggles, privations and even the deaths of the sturdy group who faced its perils, and yet she was going back because her own people were across the ocean and the uncle and aunt with whom she had made her home ' were lying in unmarked graves in the little church yard. A few minutes more and the little craft would lift anchor and slip slowly away over the gray waters until naught but a black speck could be seen, and finally that too would vanish. Elzeth roused herself suddenly, realizing that she must hurry if she were to be aboard in time. With quick steps she ran down the rough path and when within a quarter of a mile of the wharf she paused to take a last look at the hill behind her just breaking into the green of spring. With her head still turned toward the hill, she started forward, slipped and fell. A sharp pain shot through her ankle. When she tried to rise a sharp cry burst from her lips and she sank back helpless. For a time she lay quietly calling every little while for help, but at last a full knowledge of her helplessness and disappointment came to her, and she found relief in long drawn sobs. It seemed to her that-she had been there for hours, when she heard steps not far away, and called loudly for help. The steps had already turned in her direction, and in a moment Jona­than Elthon's kindly eyes and honest voice were expressing both sympathy and concern, but Elzeth was not grateful; instead, a sense of anger fought with her feeling of relief. "Has the "Sea Eoam" gone," she asked, knowing she would receive an affirmative answer and yet dreading to hear it from an­other. "Well," she said tartly, "If thou wilt be good enough to help me, I will walk home." Jonathan's expression was quizacal. "How cans't thou wolk with a sprained ankle ? I had better carry thee." "That, thou shalt not," blazed Elzeth angry for no apparent reason, "but thee may help me to walk, if thee wilt." "If thee will walk, thee hadst best walk alone,," and Jonathan cooly turned away. El- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [12] ---------- zeth watched him, furiously angry, all the more cross because she could do nothing, and must do as he said. At last she called, and in her voice , as it quavered through the air, was the resignation of despair, tragic to her. but causing the shadow of a smile to flit across Jonathan's sober face, and sorry as he was for disappointed little Elzeth, he could not resist the temptation to tease. "Was not the walking good?" he asked as he gathered her up, an angry, but unresisting bundle, and strode across the uneven ground. Elzeth would have none of it, and it was not until she lay cuddled up before the blazing'fire­place in Mrs. Elthorn's cheery room that her tongue was loosened and the story of her fall told. The spring days merged into summer, and when summer the "Sea Foam" again weighed anchor, bearing a wealth of letters and news to the little handful of settlers on the New Eng­land coast. More than this, new settlers came, and with what late crops they could plant, and with what the other settlers had, there was a great abundance, and with the abundance of all necessary things a spirit of cheer that, in spite of some discomforts, made the little colony a goodly place in which to dwell. Elzeth, who had laid her plans to return to England, had her plans happily changed by the tidings that on the Sea Foam's next trip to New England her own people would come to try their fortunes in the new world. So it was that in the fall more settlers came, and there was abundance for all, and the sim« pie God-fearing people, out of the thankfulness of their hearts, set aside a day in which special thanks were to be given to the Giver of All Good Things. While all were bound together by this common cause, each had special cause for thankfulness, and Elzeth, happy in the ar­rival of the home folk, rejoiced that there was to be a new home-land, dear as the old, and with greater opportunities. E. A., '06. Everything comes to those who wait, And the lazy man sits down to greet it; But success comes on with rapid rate To the fellow who goes to meet it. J ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [13] ---------- THANKSGIVING, Shall we who from thy generous store Thy bounteous blessings have received, Who owe to Thee our life and health; Who've taken of Thy glorious gifts, The sun by day, the stars by night, The world's great blessings all; Shall we all these receive, O Lord, And not give thanks '( Shall we to whom Thy love has given The will to love, the power to reason, Who owe to Thee that soul divine The will to do, the power to dare To think, and thinking know no fear. Who by those thoughts arise to Thee Shall we, O Lord, this boon receive And not give thanks For this bright world so fair today, By Thy great purpose we believe; For that great soul we cannot fathom, Which groweth and unfoldeth ever, For that self-reverence which may make, Our lives pure offerings unto Thee, For these Thy precious gifts, O Lord, Do we give thanks. —By '06. When with this world we're no longer in touch; When youth's ambitions still rtemain un­furled, The world won't miss us, no, not half so much As we, chagrined, will miss this dear old world. —M. S. '08. The first number of the Lecture Course is to be given December 8 by Jacob Riis, of New York. Practically all of the students have bought tickets for the whole course and may they not only attend the lecture themselves but also interest their friends in it. Dr. B. (in history).—"In Germany they make pies without any lids on them." Every­one giggled, and the doctor looked puzzled. Turning to one of the girls he asked: lt;fWliat do you call the top of a pie, then—the roof V ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [14] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON GUY DUNNING, '06 BUSINESS MANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY,'06 Editor-in-Chief FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 | Local. EDNA HALLOCK,'05 J waum MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A Alumni JOSEPH POTTER, '07, Clionian '. Exchanges ANNIE DRUMMNND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief. Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V NOVEMBER 1904 NO. gt;8 "Nothing is so bad but what it might be worse." Therefore you all have something to be thankful for, even if you can't go home to spend Thanksgiving. There are things far worse than spending Thanksgiving in Belling­ham when Bellingham isn't home. We know that every student, who is fortunate enough to be able to go home, during our short vacation, will have just the very best time that can be crowded into a few days. And we hope that those wo have to stay here may have just as pleasant a vacation and find enough to do to keep from getting homesick. Presidential elections and half-term examina­tions are over and all things are to go on as be­fore. Those tests are a nuisance but they show us how we stand in our classes, though that is the very reason that they are such a nuisance to some of us. We have nine weeks of this semes­ter left to make up failures of all kinds. May we have success. Quite a number of our students took the teachers' examination. It is to be hoped that they keep and improve the good record already ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [15] ---------- made by students of "our" school in taking these examinations. Dr. Mathes has been com­mended by the state Superintendent of Public Instruction for the good papers and grades of the students of this school. They are in a way indicative of the work done by the school. We wish to again call the attention of our readers to our advertisers. If you ever attempt to solicit advertisements for the Messenger or other publication, you will realize how desir­able it is that the students patronize those who advertise with us. OLD HANK. (The real experience of a Normal boy.) "What are you laughing about, Uncle Bil­ly ?" asked Jack, smiling sympathetically. Un­cle Billy tipped his chair back against the wall and gathered his chin whiskers into his boney hand. "Oh, I was just thinkin' 'bout that time Ezra tried to break in Old Hank to drive." Uncle Billy looked around at us over his spectacles. I really do not know just what he used them for. I never saw him look at anything through them. "Ezra was rakin' up some hay one day, when he happened to look across the fence, and there stood Hank lookin' at him. Thinks Ezra,"won-der if I couldn't break Hank to drive? I be­lieve I'll try it." He dropped his rake and started after the old mule. "Ezra was about the sediest lookin' mortal ever I see. The top of his hat was loose in front, and his straw-colored hair stood on end a peekin* through the crack. His trousers were too short and didn't meet the tops of his shoes. His coat was ripped around the sleeves where his old faded shirt was showin' through. Sure, Ezra looked more like a scare-crow than a livin' man. "After chasm' Hank round the pasture awhile he caught him and fetched him to the barn. There was an old double harness hangin' in the barn that nobody used and Ezra took half of it, fixed it up a bit and put it on Hank. When he got it on the old mule was rather a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [19] ---------- LOCALS. Miss S.: Don't you sometimes feel certain (emptions around the heart zxzbqffetaointaoi emotions around the heart? Prof. Wilson: Yes, and sometimes around the stomach, too. Dr. Mathes (in assembly)—There is a young woman in this school, keeping house alone, who wants a companion. We are sorry the illness of Miss Ella Wheel­er has necessitated her leaving school for a short time. We hope she will soon be able to return. Dr. Mathes has arranged for a series of talks to be given by the members of the faculty, one on Monday of each week. The first of the series was given by Miss Baker. Her subject was "Modern Friendship". Dr. Bowman took for his subject "Nothing". His talk was as original as his subject. The next of the series' was to have been by Miss Bratton on "The Lew-jJs and Clark Exposition", but it had to be post­poned. Dr. Mathes told the students of his visit to the Normal at Cheney, describing the school and comparing it with our Normal. The last talk given so far was by Prof. Epley, who described his vacation spent at the Marine Biological Institute at Wood's Hole, Mass. These talks have all been both interesting and instructive, and we are glad that they are to continue. One of the best addresses given at the Nor­mal this year was the one by Prof. Sampson, of the Pullman Agricultural College and School of Science, on "The Traces of a Man." Prof. Sampson was one of the most popular instruct­ors at the Whatcom County Teachers' Institute as well as at the Skagit County Institute. Miss Etta Monty is teaching a very success­ful term of school at Minkler, in Skagit county. Prof. Eply—"Mr. Smith, you were absent last Monday." Mr. Smith.—"Professor, I was ill (home­sick)." Fred Johnson's familiar face is seen m school again—one more boy. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [18] ---------- order, that they may be of greatest possible value to all concerned. Just what success will be met with in this new enterprise remains to be seen, but it is hoped that the students will give it their approbation, and that by next year a book containing the name of every boy in the school, with his exact age, weight, height, color of hair and eyes, his occupotion, ambition. . • .. degree of intellectuality, power of attraction, manner of dress, and all other interesting infor­mation, may be found in the office, library, room IT, Y. W. C. A. room, and the gymna­sium. But at present it is possible to give only a few of these facts in a very unsatisfactory manner. The information obtained is as follows: The number of boys in school is between 25 and 30, it being impossible to ascertain the exact num­ber owing to the fact that some count as frac­tions and some as two or three. Seven boys have black hair; one has pure white; some yel- . low; one almost red, and the rest are blessed with brown, ranging from that mousey colow to a beautiful golden brown so admired by our many girls. Sixteen of our boys have eyes as blue as the sky at mid-day; the remainder have those dreamy, brown eyes that fill the soul with thought of love and beauty and Latin tests. To attempt to give ages is a hard matter, and approximations only can be made. However, we venture to say that fully seventy-five per cent, di our boys are under eighteen; as for the rest, no human being could be certain. As . to power of attraction of the yf«ung men of the school, it seems to be pretty well divided among the entire number, but it is feared that a cer­tain energetic Senior and a dapper little So­phomore have a little more than their share of fair worshippers. This is the extent of the information ob­tained this year and we present it to you with the hope that it will be a never-failing source of enjoyment and profit, and that in the years to come we may be regarded as benefactors of our race and classed with the signers of th Declaration of Independence and the law­givers of Sparta and Athens. —U. S-'CVr. \ - - Miss Bertha Kale, one of last year's mem­bers of the class of '06, is teaching at Sumas. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [17] ---------- BOYOLOGY. (No Note Books required.) It has been generally conceded in the Bel-lingham State Normal that one of the princi­pal factors of school life, either social or in­tellectual, is that thing which adds so little to the yearly attendance, and so much to all else, namely, the boys. As this statement will, in all probability, be doubted by a few of the wiser (?) ones, it will no doubt be well to, give a few arguments sup­porting it. In the first place, let us look at the question from a teacher's point of view. Who* may I ask, will move the piano from the so­ciety hall to the gymnasium at the next art exhibit? Will it be the faculty, or the pupils of the training school ? Ah, no; 'twill only be those much slighted boys. Who is it, when the much honored "biology teacher asks for help in the museum, that responds with brave hearts and willing hands? No, its not the Junior, nor yet the Freshmen girls—only those boys again. And so from the standpoint of the faculty, it is seen, that the boys are, if not a luxury, ot least a necessity. But the young ladies, also, have opinions on this subject; so let me ask them a question: "Just where would you have been, O, noble ^Seniors, at your basket-ball games last year, if you had not had a young man in your ranks who screamed with unabated vigor :t "Seniors, Seniors, we're all right, Seniors, Seniors, out of sight!" Then again, you who are not interested in basket-ball, just what would you do the uext time you went to Society, if you had no boy to inform you what "Roberts' Rules of Order" has to say on the subject? From what has been given I think it will be seen that a limited. number of boys is an ab­solute necessity. But, alas! no steps have been taken to show that these boys have ben appreciated. They have been scattered hap-hazard throughout the building, with no thought of their value. No careful record has been kept of them; and on this account much of their usefulness has been allowed to go to waste. But this year an attempt has been made to classify them, and get them in proper working ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [16] ---------- queer lookin' sight, for the old harness was about two sizes too big for him. Ezra hauled out the old milk cart, which was too heavy in the back and would tip over backwards if any one sat down in it. "After he got Hank hitched up to the cart he got in, took up his lines, yelled 'gitdap,' gave the old mule a crack with a stick and away they tore. First thing Ezra knew, he was sprawlin' on the ground, havin' been jerked out back'ards when Hank stopped short on a sudden. He picked himself up, climbed into the cart again and gave Hank another crack. Then that mule began to kick. Fust thing he got one leg over the dash-board and kicked the bottom of the cart with the other. When he got both feet on the ground again Ezra pulled him up good and sharp. Then Hank sat down —yes he did; right on his haunches, like a dog, and looked round at Ezra. I think that old donkey that used to talk to Balaam must a looked like Hank did then. "But while he was settin' there, the under strap of the old harness broke, and over went the cart with Ezra under it. And Old Hank sat there and laughed, yes sir, laughed, sure as I'm livin'. "Ezra didn't try the cart again, but got out an old wagon, hitched Old Hank up to one side of the tongue and went drivin' down the street. When he come to the blacksmith shop he thought he'd get Hank shod, so he unhitched him and .led him up a little ways and went into the shop. Just as he disappeared a boy came along and kicked out the block that Ezra had put under the wheel, and the wagon started down the hill. The tongue ran right between Hank's legs, and when the wagon hit him he jumped off the ground with all fours and went hoppin' wildly down the hill astride the tongue, the wagon rattlin' along behind him. "At the foot of the hill there was a crick, and Hank was pushed straight into it. He swam across, clambered up the bank and made for home. Ezra never tried him again and Old Hank is still peacefully grazin' out in the old pasture, I 'spose." F. M. '07. The Seniors were glad to welcome Edna Kerr back, if only for one day. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [20] ---------- Dr. Bowman (in history).—"Miss Hughes,, what were some of the troubles of Henry VIII?" T Miss Hughes (with a sigh)—"Oh, he had a war and got married several times." John Swanberg, who last year was president of the class of '06, is attending the Dental CoJ- ! lege, in Portland, Oregon, with the intention of becoming a dentist. Christine Willard, one of last year's star basket-ball players, was a recent visitor at school, while spending a week with Jennie Gil­christ. Miss Willard is now teaching near Oak Harbor. Query (to be answered by the boys who went to Anacortes)—"Why is Mr. Wh-t-s-e's [ favorite color combination red and black?" i Miss Horner, critic of the grammar de­partment of the training school, is able to again take up her work after rather a long illness. During her absence Miss Tromanhauser took charge of her department. As is usual at the beginning of every quarter in the school year, there has been a change of practice teachers in the training school. One of the Freshmen in the physics class when asked what Sir Isaac Newton's nationality was, replied, " I think he was a bachelor." Mrs. Foster, who has spent part of her life as a missionary in China, visited school not long ago and gave a very interesting talk at a Y. W. C. A. meeting, about her work in China. Mrs. Foster's son is at present a missionary in that country just across the ocean. (Heard at the biology excursion to Dot Is- * land). . Girl (from one of the inland states)— "What are those things on the rocks and piles ? I have seen so many of them since I have been on the coast." Coast girl (who knew all about it). "Why those things are carbunkles." In­land girl—"What is that worm called that is so destructive to the wharves on the Sound?" Coast girl—"Those are torpedoes." Miss Tromanhauser—"Mr. Nutt, do you wish to join the class in General Methods ?" Mr. Nutt—"Yes, ma'am." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [21] ---------- Miss T—"We are glad to have you. We wel­come all young men with open arms." Among the former students who visited the Normal during Institute week were: Ethel Nichols, Alma Powers, Marion Sancomb, El­sie Stout, Kate Long, Lulu Simmons, Nellie Marsh, Lillian Smith, Stella Prouty, Amy Linnell, Edith Blott and Mildred Ireland. The faculty and students extend to Miss Mary Pattison their heartfelt sympathy for her in the loss of her sister. The Y. W. C. A. entertained the faculty, students and their friends at a Hallowe'en party, Saturday, October 29. All present en­joyed a weird and ghostly time. Several of the girls who went feel eternally grateful to the Y. W. C. A. girls, who by mysterious revela­tion showed them their future spouse. The society hall was appropriately decorated for the occasion with pumpkins, apples and autumn leaves. At the close of the evening a three-course supper, consisting of pumpkin pie, gin­ger bread and apples was served. "And he may still be counted wise, Whose thoughts most sluggish flow, If he can keep from others' eyes The things he does not know." —Ex. ATHLETICS. On October 22nd the football team from the Normal met the Mount Vernon team on the home gridiron and defeated them with a score of 28 to 0. The Normal boys were outweighed by the visitors, yet played a far more scientific game. The line -up was as follows: Center, Petheram; R. guard, Williams; R. tackle, Miller; L. end, Phelps; Q. back, L. Mil­ler ; F. back, Green; R. Half, Whitesides; L. half, Evans; Subs., Ferschler; Moultray, P. Miller. The game between the Normal team and the High School might more properly be called a practice game than anything else, as neither team knew about the game until the day before it was played. Although the last half ended with a score of 5 to 0 in favor of the High Schol, yet the Normal team played a clean, scientific game throughout. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [18] ---------- On November 12 the Normal team went to Anacortes for a game with the Anacortes Busi­ness College. Although greatly outweighed by the A. B. C., the home team was victorious, the game ending with a score of 5 to 0 and the Nor­mal boys in possession of the ball not ten yards from the Anacortes goal. The young ladies of the Anacortes Business College, assisted by the High School girls, ten­dered the Normal football team an enjoyable reception after the game on November 12. No one doubts that all had a fine time, if one can julge by reports the boys brought back. All classes, with the exception of the Fresh­men, have organized basketball teams and are practicing several times a week. The follow­ing captains have been chosen: Seniors, Elsa Anthon; Juniors, Sarah Van Reypen; Third years, Jennie Gilchrist; Sophomores, Dorothy Hughes. The basket-ball managing committee will be appointed by the president of the Ath­letic Association immediately after Thanks­giving. The contest for championship and the Kline cup begin in December. It is to be hoped that the games will prove as interesting this year as last. CHAPEL NOTES. Mr Kibbe has discovered that the chapel is an excellent place to study phrenology, espe­cially so for the first year girls, as they really have the best location in the hall—behind the boys. One morning, the first of the month, Rev. Flescher, of the First M. E. church of this city, gave a short but interesting talk to the students who are always glad to welcome such speakers. The same morning that Mr. Flescher spoke to us, Miss Ellis gave a piano solo and Miss Frank Sullivan a vocal solo, both of which were heart­ily applauded. We wish they might come of-tener. Friday, October 28, Capt. Eli gave a talk in his usual happy strain. Mr. Jones and Mr. Anslow entertained the students Wednesday, November 16, by giving a scene from "The Rivals." Both Mr. Jones ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [23] ---------- and Mr. Anslow show ability in that line, and the students are perfectly willing to be enter­tained in the same manner again. A friend of Dr. Mathes from Eastern Wash­ington has presented the school with an old In­dian spoon made from a moose horn. The spoon is known to be at least 200 years old, and is considered a valuable Indian relic. It will be placed in the museum. The students are glad to know that Harry Kaymond, who has been very ill at St. Joseph's hospital, is now past danger and will soon be able to again resume his work. Miss Edna Hallock visited relatives in Seat­tle the first of this month. Dr. Moore (in spelling class)—"What is the meaning of the word demagogue ?" Miss B.—"It's a jug." We should like to ask Mr. Anslow how he knows whether girls like to go walking or not ? Miss Adelaide Hantein and Miss Ellen Gra­ham recently visited friends and relatives in Anacortes. CLASSES. The first year class is organized at last with the following ofiicers: President, Annie ISord; Vice-President, Percy Miller; Secretary, Net­tie Bailey; Treasurer, Walborg Oleson; His­torian, Kathleen Casey; Sargeant-at-Arms, Mr. A. M. Moore. Owing to lack of time for prac­tice a basketball team has not yet been organ­ized, but when this problem is solved the class will probably put up a good team, as they have the material for one. The Sophomores have chosen tan and pink as their class colors. They have a strong bas­ketball team and will no doubt "do things" in the coming series of games. At a recent meeting of the Juniors Miss Frances Moncrief resigned as basketball man­ager and Miss Mildred Wilson was elected to fill the vacancy. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the Junior reception to be given in December. The Seniors have been devoting their ener­gies for the past week preparing for the recep­tion given Friday night. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [24] ---------- A Normal student never lacks for some one to talk to him. But only once in a great while does he experience the delight of being sung to. November 17, however, was an exception when the Choral Club, under Miss Moore's di­rection, gave a musicale in the Society hall. Every one enjoyed both the vocal and instru­mental numbers and we all hope that the club will "do it again" in the near future* The reception given by the Seniors, Friday i evening, November 18, was the great event of the month. The Society hall, Y. W. C. A. par­lor and corridors were tastily decorated for the occasion. Here and there a cozy corner invited the occupancy of parties who consider "two company". The farce presented by four of the Senior girls made a decided hit. Good music was furnished by both the quartet and orches­tra. Each guest carried away a dainty souve­nir in the form of an artistic program. SOCIETIES. Sirius. The programs' as well as the business sessions of the Sirius Society continue to improve. At the last meeting the debate on the question, "Re­solved, That daily assembly is more beneficial than weekly," was especially interesting. The speakers were: Affirmative, Mr. Kibbe and Miss Paddock; negative, Miss Hallock and Mr. Anslow. At the close of the program Prof. Romine acted as critic, and his remarks and ' criticisms, which were of a very complimentary character, were heartily received. Clionean. The membership of the society is still in­creasing, and now numbers over 130. At the last meeting there were so many present that one member was inspired to say: "Two chairs for four of us; Lucky there ars no more of us." [ With all the material which the society pos­sesses, the programs should be of the best. However, the last program was disappointing, owing to the inability of some of the members to do their work. Dr. Mathes' talk at the close of the meeting was much appreciated. The Clioneans are still wondering whose pumpkin disappeared on Hallowe'en. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [25] ---------- Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. girls are hard at work making preparations for their bazaar, which is to be held in December. On Friday, Novem­ber 11, Miss Kibbe, president of the asocia-tion, entertained a crowd of the girls at the home of Mrs. G. A. Jenkins, on High street. Most of the evening was spent in making arti­cles for the "sale." The evening was a success socially as well as otherwise, and the girls hope to have another such meeting soon, with a larger attendance. Just where the "sale" is to be has not yet been decided, but it will prob­ably be in one of the stores on Holly street. The cocoa stand in the basement has been started with Marjory Spratt as chief cook. The girls are selling the cocoa to help defray the expenses of the association. Two Bible classes have been organized; one to study the history of the Bible with Dr. Bow­man, at 3:30 every Friday afternoon, and the other to study The Life of Christ. The latter class is to meet at the "Students' Hour," Fri­day mornings. Kev. Varney, of the Baptist church of this city, is to take this class. We greatly appreciate the kindness of both Mr. Varney and Dr. Bowman, as both are very busy, and we hope all who can will attend these classes. EXCHANGES. We are glad to have papers from so manj schools this year. Our exchanges bring us ii closer touch with the school-life all over oui own country. Among the exchanges we notice "The W Wa," from Port Townsend; the "Spinster, from Portland; Norman College News, Ypsi lanti, Mich.;Legenda, New London, Conn., Purple and Gold, Lewiston, Idaho; The Phs ros, New Westminster, B. C ; The Enterpns lt; Snohomish, Wash.; College News, Welleslej Mass.; The Evergreen, Pullman, Wash., an many others. The College Independent, from Olympia, a valuable paper and we hope to see it on ov table regularly. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [26] ---------- We welcome the Wa Wa from the Port Town-send High School, and while the season does not afford live matter for a baseball theme, we wonder how a "Football triumph" would do. So many of the exchanges have no exchange column. We hope they will be added. We learn from the Enterprise that the Sno­homish High School is trying the plan of hav­ing two rival literary societies. Conspicuous by its absence is the athletic column of the November number of the Wa Wa. A woman delights in getting a new hat; a girl a new bow (beau).—Ex. Because a man has a mustache is a very strong evidence that he has a hair lip.—Ex. It is not that a man does not wrong that gives him salvation, but that he does do good.—Ex. He—"What part of speech is kiss 3" She—"I don't know; whatever it is I can't decline it."—Ex. Quite a number of the Alumni are teaching in Whatcom county, as was shown by the num­ber present at the institute, which was held here in October. Several of them are teaching in the towns and districts all over the county. Among those who visited their Alma Mater in­stitute week were: Belle Williams, Ethel Everett, Florence Sears, Minnie Penfield, Olive Edens, Sadie Llewellyn, Laura Sweet, Hjalma Stenvig, Stratira Biggs, Elsa Schneider, Mr. Korstad and Mr. Monnett. Miss Mable Steen, '04, was the instructor in physical culture in the Skagit County Insti­tute, held in October, and received highest praise for her work. Misses Ida Charrion and Loretta O'Laugh-lin recently visited friends who were attending school. Both are very successful in their work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [27] ---------- GAS ^tLfc, FOR STUDYING AND READING rsify IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON C I T I O THOUSAND FEET THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE M £ j MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE 2 * ] £ $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED V M IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON I DELIVERED IN SACKS Whatcom County Railway and CigbtCo. telephone main 121 301 Of. Roily St., Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [28] ---------- T takes more than a piece of cloth to make a suit now-a- days. It t a k e s brains and know how. A man's clothes should fit as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets tfiat makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein-Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's be­cause they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too — $15.00 to #25.00. COX-OVERLOOK CO. 211 EAST HOLLY ST. HANNA BLOCK BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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1904_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library;
Show more1904_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereopti-can and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work, for board. Library fee is $10—one half is returnable. Board and room cost from $3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal Bellingham, Washington ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms I, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY •Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM. WASH. DR. C. C. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to s p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms 1, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BEMJNGHAM, WASH. Everything for the School Room Our Stock of School Supplies is very complete, and se- EH lected with special care to meet the wants of discriminat- g^k se­lected discriminat-ling purchasers. We have Tablets, Slates, Pencils, Pens, LPenholders, School Companions, Ink, Mucilage, Library Paste, Etc. DEGH AM PLAIN lt;£ GRAHAM THE OWL PHARMACY Telephone Main 2021 Cor. Dock and Holly 8ts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block -f , o 8 W e s t Ho"y S t r e e t Holly BIOCK j I3Q5 D o c f c g t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELUNGHAM, WASH. 'Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Bellingham, Wash, Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 40-42 Phone Black 2991 Lighthouse Block Office 'Pnone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694. CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOVBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy TOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English Miss BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music. EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German TACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [v] ---------- r ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES THE REMOVAL OF OUR ENTIRE STOCK will be completed FEBRUARY 15TH. After which date, we shall be able in our new and commodious rooms, to furnish our customers with any article that the culinary department could possibly wish. Gratefully thanking you for your kind patronage in the past, and wish­ing a continuance of your trade, we are At your service, BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 Elk Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. GEO. C. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry J322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash- VIENNIfl BAKERY 6HFE 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DEC-JAN., 1904-1905 A LITTLE DUTCH REBEL IT WAS growing near night on the 29th of August, 1776. After the victory near Brooklyn, on the 27th, the British had en­camped in front of the Americans and frequent skirmishes had taken place during the last two days. Now a dense fog was settling over Long Island, wrapping everything in a mystery. Joris Van Kirk, standing at the shed door, thrust his hands into his pocket and looked out. Three-quarters of a mile away lay the American army, while a short distance be­yond the British sentinels paced slowly back and forth. "I like it not," the lad said, as if speaking to someone. "Our men are in a hard fix this night." "What you say, Mass' Joris?" queried Cato, the negro servant, who was preparing fuel for the night. "I was thinking of our good general and wondering what he will do this night." "Why, am he sick?" "No. 0, no, but just think how the British have surrounded him. Come here Cato. Look!" and the boy pointed to the wooded hills beyond the American lines. "See that thin line of smoke way back near the trees ?" "Sho, honey, sho," responded the black. "Well beyond that the woods are full of CornwalhV men, and I heard Master Ellison say this morning, that our general's connec- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger tion with New York was likely to be cut off by the fleet from below." "My if I could only do something,"he mur­mured to himself, "but they say 'you are only a child.' If I were a man"—and his small fists clenched. "Joris! Joris, where art thou, lad ? I want thee to come to thy supper." Obeying his aunt's call he went hastily into the house. During the evening meal he said nothing and after the dishes were cleared away and his aunt had taken her knitting, he sat before the grate, gazing into the glow­ing coals. Suddenly his aunt laid aside her work and asked abruptly: "What ails, thee lad, art sick ?" "No, aunt, I was thinking." "Thinking! and what was the subject of thy thoughts ? I'll wages thou wast think­ing of that cowardly Washington," she said with a keen glance. "Thou hadst better think shame to thyself for thinking of a man who treated thy uncle so meanly." "I think not that Washington caused my uncle to be sent to the Jerseys, aunt Rapelye. He would never punish a man so for favoring the king." "Tut! lad, don't talk to me," cried Mrs. Rapelye in great wrath. "I know better than thou, and if thou canst talk of nothing else than Washington thou had best go to bed. If thy good general is indeed as wise as thou thinkest him he will manage without thy aid." So saying she rose to cover the coals for the night and Joris left the room without a word. A little later his aunt retired and quiet reigned in the old house. No sound was heard save Cato's snore and the loud ticking of the great Dutch clock in the dining room. But Joris could not sleep. He tossed restlessly about wish­ing that morning might come. The cuckoo ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 flew out making her tenth announcement, when, suddenly, a loud boom sounded on the night air. The lad sprang out of bed and peered eagerly out. Nothing but fog! yet hark can it be ? yes, it surely is the tread of stealthy marching feet. Are the troops going to attempt a crossing in the dark ? So en­grossed was he in listening to the movement of the men that he forgot everything else un­til recalled to himself by his aunt's voice. She rapped loudly on Cato's door crying excitedly: "Cato! Cato! get up instantly. Be quick! The American troops are embarking to cross the river and thee must warn the British. Art up yet?" "Yes, missus," came in drowsy tones from behind the door. "I'll be there 'rectly, missus." "Thee must find a British officer and tell him he may prevent Washington's escape." While his mistress was speaking Cato had been dressing and now Joris heard him go out and close the kitchen door. Something must be done. The lad knew that if Cato suc­ceeded in reaching the British camp, every man in Washington's army would be a pris­oner ere morning. One instant he stood and thought, the next sprang into his clothes. His aunt was still in the kitchen so he tiptoed softly to the window. All that held it in place was a couple of nails. To his delight they came out without a sound. Pausing for a minute to make sure that all was still, he swung himself through the opening and dropped into the grass below. Quick as a flash he sped around the house and through the back gate. Once upon the highway his feet seemed scarcely to touch the ground. At the fork of the roads he overtook Cato who was gazing in a bewildered fashion from one fork to the other not knowing wljich way to go. At sight of the boy he threw up his hands, exclaiming: ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger "Fo' de lau's sake, Mass' Joris, am dat you?" "Yes, Cato," the lad answered quickly* "dost know which way to go ?" "Deed I don't, Massa," the servant ans­wered with a despairing shake of the head. "Now listen, Cato. Thou must take the lower fork; thou'll not meet the American sentinels on that road. Tell the first British sentry thou meet'st that thou must see Gen­eral De Heister. Give him thy message. Canst remember the name Cato?" The negro nodded an affirmative and trudged away through the fog. A few minutes later the boy climbed silently in at the window and went noiselessly to bed. At last he had been able to serve his beloved Washington. He felt sure that if Cato did reach the Hessian commander, he would not be understood for De Heister knew very little of the English language. And that was just what happened. Cato passed the American lines in safety, but on reaching the Hessian outpost could not make them understand his message. Instead he was arrested and placed under guard as a suspicious person. When day broke a British officer visited the post, examined him and was astonished by his story. An alarm was given, the troops called out, but when Cap­tain Montresor, followed by a handful of men climbed cautiously over the breast works he found them deserted. Thus it was that the successful retreat from Long Island wras due to the wit and wisdom of a sturdy little Dutch rebel. Z. I. P. '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 THE NEW YEAR Old Father Time awoke one morn And looked at his hour-glass. "Good Lack," quoth he, "I've been Another year has passed." [asleep, "Yes the Old Year has passed away Into eternity, And listening I seem to hear The New Year calling me." So taking up his glass and scythe, He starts on his way once more, To see what joys and sorrows The New Year has in store. Oh, pause a moment, Father Time, And let us look once more Over the pleasures of the past, Before you lock the door. But Time says "No, 'tis growing late, I can no longer stay; Besides why will ye sit and dream Of things that have passed away. "Look forward—not behind," says he The present has need of you." And so we turn from things we love To something ever new. And so Time journeys on, and we Must journey onward too, For in Life's busy harvest field Each has his work to do. Dear Feather, as each day we strive Through this dark vale of tears, We hope to lead a better life Through these succeeding years. We pray that when this life is past, Our earthly vict'ries won, When at thy feet our crowns we cast, Thou canst reply, "Well done." M. S. '07. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, 'o6 Editor-in-Chief FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) , EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - ( Locals MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands o f the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. VOL. IV DEC-JAN. 1904-1905 No. 4 EDITORIAL The regular December number of the MES­SENGER did not appear at the usual date, ow­ing to a change of ownership in the printing plant where the mechanical work of publica­tion has been performed for the past two years. The delay caused by the change has made it impracticable to publish separate issues for the months of December and Jan­uary, and this number is offered in place of the two regular numbers. In this connection we take pleasure in an­nouncing that the publication of the MESSEN­GER will hereafter be in charge of the printing bouse of Edson Irish and we believe all future numbers will appear regularly. The staff editors look tired and worn out. They are. They have been kept very busy writing material for the MESSENGER. The date of the third number on our lec­ture course is February 3. Mrs. Bertha ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Kuntz-Baker, who is considered one of the best readers of our country, is to read Rost­and's heroic drama, Cyrano de Bergerac. Mrs. Baker is said to even surpass Monteville Flowers, who was on the course last }rear. The new semester which opened on Janu­ary 30 promises to be a busy and profitable one for both students and faculty. There has been the usual change in classes, the usual loss of some of the old students, and the gain of new, but at last the school has settled down to its regular routine of work. We were glad to welcome the new students but very sorry to lose the old ones. The editors desire the hearty co-operation of both students and faculty in their efforts to make the future numbers of the MESSENGER better than they have been in the past. The whole school should feel that the success of the paper depends on them as well as on the editors. We wish to announce that the sub scription price for the remaining numbers will be twenty-five cents. Those who wish to subscribe will please give their address to the editor-in-chief. LOCALS Feb. 1. Your nose is red Your fingers blue, The weather is cold And so are you. Miss Peterson is teaching near Granite Falls. Miss Luella Whitaker was recently called to the eastern part of the state because of the illness of some of her people, but is now able to be back to her work. Jennie Gilchrist who left school the last of January is teaching at Norman. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Miss Tromanhauser (in teacher's meeting) —"Who will make the best mouse-trap, Miss Anthon?" Miss Anthon (promptly)—"The man who has his heart in it." Again there has been a change of practice teachers. To some of the girls this is new work while some of them have already al­most served their apprenticeship. Those who teach in the training school find the work exceedingly helpful to them, especially when going to teach. There is always a first time for everything. The eighth grade pupils have just received their introduction to state examinations. The Juniors lost their president, the Clion-eans their secretary and the MESSENGER its best contributor when Mary Andrews left school to accept a position in the schools at Granite Falls. We are glad for her but sorrv for ourselves. The many friends of Ellen Sweet are glad to know that she is recovering from her ill­ness and will soon be able to take up her work again. Ben looks as though he were lonesome. The people of Granite Falls know how to appreciate the work done at the Normal. They have as teachers in their school, four students of this institution, two of whom are graduates. They are Effie Rear '03, Ida Charroin '04, Mar}' Andrews and Estella. Norris. Several students dropped out of school at the holidays, most of them in order to teach. Among them were Miss Johnston, Miss Wine-miller, Miss Maude Smith and Paul Pederson. Miss Rosalie Rourke, of Everett, has en­tered school with the new year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 11 ---------- ^ The Normal Messenger 11 On Monday January 9, Miss Horner, critic teacher of the Grammar grades, took the school for a journey to the Hawaiian Islands. Miss Horner spent several years as critic teacher in the Normal at Honolulu and is thoroughly acquainted with the islands. Her description of them and of the people was most interesting. On Tuesday morning she continued her talk by giving a very vivid de­scription of the wonderful volcano of Mauna Loa. Miss Horner has been on the volcano and even into its crator and was able to give us a very strong picture of it. During the absence of Prof. Forrest, as in­structor in a teacher's institute at South Bend, his geometry classes were conducted by Miss Hood and Miss Cuthbertson. Without being at all uncomplimentary to his substi­tutes, Prof. Forrest's classes are always glad to see him return from his wanderings in for­eign lands. This was his second absence for institute. Prof. Forrest should remember that three unexcused absences mean a dis­missal from all classes or an interview with the faculty. Those of the students who heard the lect­ure given by Jacob Riis and almost the entire student body did, were more than pleased when Dr. Mathes announced one morning in "assembly" that he would read to them from "The Making of an American" which is rather an autobiography by Riis. The book is in­tensely interesting and the bell, closing the peroid, rang all to soon. Miss Hogle in her talk on the subject "Shop" gave a history of the beginning and growth of manual training, showing that it is something that has long been needed i» our public schools. If it is a fad, as some people claim, it is to be hoped that it is a fad which has come to stay. Those who have ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 12 ---------- V 12 The Normal Messenger had work in manual training in Miss Hogle's department and who have taught school know something of its value. Another enjoyable and instructive talk in the series of sermonettes given by the mem­bers of the faculty was the one given by Prof. Forrest on the subject, "Teachers." The Christmas program given by the Normal Choral Club under the direction of Miss Mabel Moore was one of the best musi­cal programs given at this school. It was a creditable showing of the work being done by Miss Moore in her department. The num­bers were as follows: 1. "0, Holy Night" Adam Normal Choral Club 2. "The Virgin's Lullaby" Sidney Buck Miss Howlett 3. "Little Town of Bethlem" Miss McRae 4. Overture to "Midsummer Night's Dream" Miss Ellis, Miss Lewis 5. "List the Cherubic Host" K. T. Crane Chorus of young ladies Mr. Raymond, soloist 6. "At the Manger" K.T.Crane Miss Hughes. ATHLETICS A large crowd of basket ball enthusiasts gathered in the "gym" Saturday night Jan. 21, to witness the game between the Normal boys and the Everett High School team. Although "far from home and native land" the visitors did not lack for rooters, as a num­ber of girls who are attending the Normal this year are graduates of the E. H. S. During the evening they had excellent oppor­tunity to exercise their vocal organs in prais­ing for at the finish the score stood 32 to 19 in favor of the High School. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The home team was out-played from start t o finish Everett putting up better team work and an all around faster game. It must be remembered however that the Normal boys had never before played a match game and are greatly crippled by not having a regular coach. The individual work was good, the chief difficulty being lack of team work. We wish our "boys" all success and feel sure that future games will tell a diffierent tale. ALUMNI Miss Bertha Ross '03, of Everett, visited friends in Bellingham during the holidays. Miss Belle Williams '03 spent her vacation at her home in this city. Among those who visited us the week fol­lowing New Year's were Statira Biggs, Ben Hovies, Hjalma Stenvig and Mae Knox, of the class of '03, and Ida Charroin '04. Miss Mae Knox is teaching at Port Town-send. Miss Effie Rear '03 and Miss Ida Charroin *04 are teaching at Granite Falls. Miss Lou Dobler, 03 holds a position in the Tacoma schools. EXCHANGES The Review is one of the most interesting of our exchanges. It is newsy and full of life. The Mankatonian is another paper which we are always glad to welcome. "Maud Muller Reversed," in one of its recent issues was indeed inspiring to those girls who have to leave home to attend school. A bow-legged man was standing before the fire, warming himself. A small boy watched him intently for a while and then broke out. "Say, mister, you're too near the fire; you're warping.—Ex. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger The Legenda is full of bright stories. The Evergreen's extra Christmas number was indeed commendable. We advise our freshmen to read "To a Freshman." It is original to say the least. The Evergreen ex­presses the sentiment of the school for chang­ing the name of their college. The November number of the College In­dependent contains a cut of Governor Mead. The paper enters quite extensively into politics. "Here take this rifle," cried the excited show man, "the leopard has escaped. When you find him shoot him on the spot." "Which spot?" gasped the green circus hand.—Ex. The Eugene High School News contains good stories and poetry. The Y. W. C. A. in the college at McNinn-ville, Oregon, must indeed be a live one. The Review says that seventy per cent of the school are members. THE NAP "The shades of night are falling fast;" The oyster stew is o'er; The midnight gas begins to burn; The rats begin to snore. For while the lessons long are conned, They take a little snooze, And when we're safe in slumber-land Go camping in our shoes.—Ex. The editress sat in her sanctum; Her brow was furrowed with care. "Oh what shall I do," she muttered, "I don't consider this fair, I've talked till I'm almost exhausted, I fear that my health will decline. Yet strive as I may, my staff editors Will not have their material on time." Z. I. P. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 My keys, my keys, where are my keys ? Where did I leave those pesky keys? My register is in my desk, My desk is locked I've lost my keys. Next hour a class will come to me, And then no roll call will there be Unless I soon can find those pesky keys. BEADING LESSON FOR FIRST GRADE OR FRESH­MEN 0 see the Man! What is the Man Doing ? He is Talking. Does the Man talk with his Hands ? Oh, no, indeed! Then why does he Wave them so ? He wants to make the Juniors understand. Are the Juniors a very Stupid class. Well I Should Say Not! But the Man seems to be Working hard. 0 yes, but he is telling What they Do at the University. Can't the Juniors Understand ? Of course Not. He doesn't want them to. He is talking Over their Heads. What will the Juniors Say? They will say, "He is Very Deep." Why is Henry lonely, Why is Henry sad ? Has something dreadful happened, Something very bad ? Why is Henry tardy ? Why is Henry blue ? He doesn't have his lessons, Or at least very few. He used to look happy, He always seemed gay, But now he's so different, Since Paul went away. IN THE PRIMARY One of our practice teachers went down to the primary department after dismissal and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger found a little boy and girl working there. The little girl showed her a figure that she had sewed into a piece of card board, which the teacher admired very much, saying that it was very pretty and nicely done. Then the little boy spoke up and said: "What do you think, teacher, Helena went to skinner garden a year before she came here and I never went to skinner garden at all and I can sew as good as she can." J. N. SELBY 6c CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS THEY HAVE THE GOODS THEY HAVE THE TRADE THEY KNOW HOW TO FIT YOU OUT 124 West Holly St. A, G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, B/GGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 LARSONS' LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. /. GREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Free Delivery Phone Main no I FRIENDS OF THE NORMAL § fc[ School can show their appreciation of the ^S ^ - institution in no better way than by assist- -^ j ^ - ing it to maintain an interesting and credit- -^ ^ ^ able magazine. That is what the MES- ^2 ^ SENGER proposes to be. ^ ^ ^ You can help it in three ways. ^S g - First, by advertising in its columns. -^ fc: Second, by subscribing. ^S ^ ^ Last but not least, by ^^ ^ PATRONIZING ITS ADVERTISERS j ^ iAiliiiUg ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATHLETIC GOODS Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 2311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. R- R- SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. • . Purii, Prii. E. 0. 6r«e«, Yict-PrM. . C. K- McMHHn, Cuhitr THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,000 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [viii] ---------- GAS For studying: and reading: is softer and easier on the eyes than any other atificlal light. 99.00 per thousand feet. FOR COOKING Hfo Dirt. Turn a valve and light gas when ready t o cook. Expense c e a s e s as soon as the gas i s s h ut off. $1.75 per t h o u s a nd feet. COKE Makes a clean, hot f i r e $4.SO per ton delivered in hulk. $5.00 per ton delivered in sacks. Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. 'Phone Main 121 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham BELLINGHAM PROPERTY is making a steady advance now and nas a bright future. By paying $25.00 down and $5 a month on one of the lots we are offering, you have a safe investment or a site for a home. A careful consideration of the present rate of development should convince you that NOW IS THE TIME. BELLINGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT CO. Depot Bldg. R. R. Ave. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [ix] ---------- •*» T takes more than a piece of cloth to make •A. a suit now-a-days. It takes brains and J , know how. A man's clothes should fit T as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein- Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us- show you next time. Moderately priced, too—$15.00 to $25.00. Cox- Overvlool*: Co. 211 East Holly St. Manna Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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- 1905_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY-MARCH 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAIYI, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining h
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Show more1905_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY-MARCH 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAIYI, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereopti-can and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $ 10—one half is returnable. Board and room cost from #3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BellingHara, WasHington ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM, WASH, DR. C. C. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 3501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms i, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BEIXINGHAM, WASH. «GOOD ALL THE YEAR ROUND m FLORAL 6REAM • Removes summer's tan and winter's chaps alike. Price 25c. per bottle. Sample size free. Ask for one when you next visit our store. DECHAMPLAIN GRAHAM O^Afl- P H A R M A CY Cor. Dock Holly Sts. Phone Main 2021. Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block / I o 8 W e s t H o l l y Street Holly Block j I 3o5 Dock Street 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BFJJJNGHAM, WASH. 'Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENT/ST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Bellingham, Wash. Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 40-42 Phone Black 2991 lighthouse Block Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOYBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B„ Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D.t English Miss BLANCHE EYANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music. EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er Primar Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WDLSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES We are now installed in our new store with a new and large stock at our command with which to supply our patrons. We shall be pleased to have you call upon us in our new quarters. BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 300 Elk Street BELMNGHAM, WASH. GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VJENNfl BAKERY 6flF 120 Holly Street A. MEYDENBAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY-MARCH ,1905 LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON ALTHOUGH February is the shortest month in the year it has produced two of the greatest men in the history of our nation. The fourteenth of April, 1865, witnessed the death of the grandest man this country has ever produced, when in the briefest instant of time, a maddened actor cut the life thread upon which hung the hopes of millions of people. Four years previous to this date, Abraham Lincoln had taken upon himself the grave responsibilities of the presidential chair. Never before in the world's history, had a nation been so sadly in need of a wise guide, and rarely in the course of ages had the world produced a man so ably fitted to fill the place. For years the ship of state had sailed an unruffled sea, increasing in wealth and power. Now the clouds which for years had hovered near the horizon rose black in the sky. But when the storm broke with its resistless fury, a strong hand was at the helm and despite bitter revilings of public opinion the stanch vessel was guided safely past the rocks and into calm waters. The preservation of the Union under the circumstances was a task of supreme difficulty; and of all historical char­acters Lincoln alone was capable of the work. Herein lay the secret of his success: "My paramount object is to save the Union and not either to save or distroy slavery." Some people have called him the greatest ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger man t h a t ever lived. But in fact he is not to be compared with any other. He belongs in a class by himself. Let us be content with this fact; he was the most individual man that ever lived. In the words of Morse, "Let us take him simply as Abrahm Lincoln, singular and solitary as we all see that he was; let us be thankful if we can make a niche big enough for him among the world's heroes; and there let him remain forever, lonely as in his strange life time, impressive, mysterious, unmeasured and unsolved. We of the west, who have lived all our lives surrounded by God's everlasting senti­nels, the mountains, rarely stop to think of the fact that we are not equally impressed by the beauty of all of them. Only once in a while does a lofty peak rear its head above the others and stand out as a land mark for all who pass t h a t way. Thus it is with men. A vast multitude of them are just ordinary mountains, but here and there we find one with a mind broad enough and heart full enough to cause those round about him to shrink in comparison. Such a man was Washington. Reared in the country, growing up under the watch­ful eye of a christian mother, the awkward lad developed into a noble American man. A temper he had, truly, and some say that it was not well controlled; that during outburts of anger he was exceedingly pro­fane, but let us remember that a man who is incapable of anger is worth very little; that no man ever lived who had more to vex him than had Washington. When he did such noble duty during our long struggle for inde­pendence, at the end of that chaotic siege, "One of the greatest of the world's great men consecrated himself anew to the service of his country and entered upon the duties of giving Hfe and vigor to the new govern­ment of a nation." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 Washington was the first great American, and no better example can be found for future great Americans to follow than "The Father of his Country." Z. I. P. '06. AN INCIDENT OF 1863 BLACK OUTLINED against the vaulted sky rose the ragged edge of Arbor Hill. Autumn's lavish hand had touched the trees, ferns and grasses, giving them a gorgeous coloring with his finger tips of frost. Here and there a noble old pine tree reared its head reverently to a close touch with the fathom­less blue above and seemed to look solemnly down on the little log cabin which hid in the valley below. The sun was just dipping over the crest of the hill as an old man scrambled through the brush and entered the path which led past the well and up to the kitchen door. "Yes" he said to himself, "I hate to do it but this infernal rheumatism has stiffened me so I can't go. Besides the lad knows the road as well as I do; only, how on earth is he going to carry that gold such a distance without being robbed? The country is full of those d guerrillas; night and day they prowl through these woods until this valley has be­come a den of thieves. Well, there comes the boy now. Where you been, Donald? Out in the back meadow? Well, come here. I want to talk to you." So saying he led his twelve year old grandson into the kitchen and closed the door. Then he explained quietly what he wanted done. He had just learned that a score or more of Union soldiers were lying in a dilapidated farm house some seven miles from the cabin, with scarcely enough to eat, to say nothing of delicacies and drugs so essential to the sick.- A slight skirmish had taken place in the neighborhood a few days ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger previous and these men being unfit to travel were left behind in charge of a physician. Grandad knew t h a t it would be worse than useless to try to send provisions, for the guerrillas never allow anything like that to pass. But he though that by sending money, food and drugs could be purchased by the farmer or his wife and thus avert suspicion. How to send the money was the question which puzzled the old man and caused Donald to thrust his hands in his pockets and whistle. Suddenly he sprang up and tossed his cap into the air as he exclaimed "I've got i t Grandpa! I've got it." "Well don't act like a fool, but lets have it," replied the irri­tated old man. The boy crossed the room and came close to his grandfather's side as he said in a low tone, "You know that old push cart with the broken handle? We'll put a double bottom in it and fill it with potatoes and you can nail the gold between the two thicknesses of boards and they'll never think of looking there." "Donald my boy you'll make a smart man some day," said the old man giving him a slap on the shoulder that made the youngster jump. "Come with me, now and we'll fix that old cart so t h a t you can get an early start in the morning." Just as the sun crept over the hills next day Donald started on his errand of mercy push­ing before him a load of healthy Burbanks. His grandmother wanted to send some sweet brown bread and apple jelly to the homesick "boys in blue" but being finally persuaded that her kindness would be worse than wasted, she kissed her boy good-bye and he started off. Four miles he trudged happily along whistling a tune now and then or chirping to some gay bird which had delayed his autumn journey to a warmer clime. Suddenly on approaching the bridge which spanned the gulch a man sprang up from the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 roadside, a gun was leveled at his head and a voice commanded,"HALT!" Donald was no coward but when, a few minutes later he found himself surrounded by a rough guer­rilla band his heart almost failed him. "Well sonny what have you got here? "Potatoes, by George! and dandies they are, too. We'll just relieve you of these my fine fellow." And without more ado the boy saw his grand-farther's fine potatoes dumped from the cart. They were no sooner out, however, than one of the men exclaimed, "Rodney, what yer doin' there; we can't pack those spuds any­where. Take the cart and all and lets be out of this; you were a derned fool to ever un­load 'em. "Well," said the other in a surly tone, " I had the job of taking them out; don't you ever think I'm going to put them back in." "Oh, give the boy his cart and lets be off," said their leader; so without more ado Donald was allowed to move on. He had not gone more than a half dozen yards when one of the men seized him with a cry, holding before his astonished view a twenty dollar gold piece. "Ah! Ha! you carry something more valuable than potatoes I reckon," ex­claimed the leader and as the remainder of the gang again surrounded him the big burly brute stripped off the boy's clothes. Donald was terrified; he scarcely noticed how roughly he was being handled; his whole soul was filled with fear lest the treacherous crack which had given up one shining coin would let fall others. They searched for fully an hour, even rip­ping out the lining of his trousers to see t h at nothing had been concealed, but all of no avail. Seeing that the search was useless they shouldered their potatoes and dis­appeared in the woods leaving Don to dress at leisure. A very hungry tired boy crept into the lit­tle cabin that night and as he toasted his ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger shins by the fireside related to the indignant old couple his experience with the guerrillas. Z. I. P. THE STARS The angels light the lamps of heaven And hang them out on high, Where clear and bright, throughout the night They light the azure sky. They guard the sleeping world below, They guide the traveler's way With their soft glow, where ere he go Until the break of day. Then when the golden sun a t dawn Climbs up the crimson sky, Their work is done and one by one They fade away and die. J M. S. '08. The room is in disorder, There is a horrid din; What can be the matter? No critic teacher's in. Suddenly there is silence. Great interest now is shown; A stately lady enters And sits as on a throne. The children now are angels. The teacher's nervous though* For she, poor soul, is thinking That likely her cake is dough. —The Mankatoniam. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, 'o6 Editor-in-Chief ANNA CUTHBERTSON Associate Editor FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) Locals EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - i *«-» MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn, Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands o he editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL. IV. FEB.-MARCH, 1905 No. 5 EDITORIAL We were indeed disappointed in the non­appearance of Elbert Hubbard who was to have given for the fourth number of our lecture course, a lecture on "Roycroft Ideals." We know that it was no fault of the commit­tee in charge of the course and trust that they may succeed in finding a number equally as good to take his place. On March 23, Ernest Seton Thompson comes as the fourth number on our course. Those who have heard him say that he is even more interesting, as a speaker, than as a writer. If his lecture proves as interesting as his stories there will be no cause for complaint. LITERARY SOCIETIES The societies have decided to begin a cow-test to see which can fanrisb the best pro­grams. Bach society is to famish fowr pro*- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger grams of not less than six numbers or more than ten, each number to be given credits according to its rendition. The society which receives the greatest number of credits is to be entertained by the losing society. The present officers of the Sirius society are: President, Isabel McRae; vice-president, Grace Dickey; secretary, Elsa Anthon; treasurer, Myrtle Williams; sergeant-at-arms, Chas. Jones. Those of the Clionean society are: Presi­dent, Judeth Hawes; secretary, Isabel Holt; treasurer, A. R. Moore; sergeant-at-arms, Minnie Osberg; reporter, Frankie Sullivan; pianist, Harry Raymond. Program commit­tee, Edith Collier, Thomas Evans, Rossae Swartz, Susie Andrus, Kate White. The young men of the school met in Prof. Wilson's room, January 27, to organize a debating society. Messrs. Smith, Jones and Davenport were appointed to draft a constitu­tion and by-laws. A very appropriate name indicative of the object pursued was given to the society—Normal Debating Club. Al­though debating is maintained as the princi­ple of our programs, they are not confined to this special sort of contest. Instead, occa­sionally some bright young fellow is called upon to make an impromptu speech on some subject familiar to the individual as "Love and Hatred," "Friendship," "The True Ath­letic Spirit." We mention these subjects be­cause they were the initial impromptus. Mr. Smith handled the subject of "Love and Hatred," like a veteran giving evidence of less knowledge of hatred than love. Mr. Nichols on "Friendship" and Mr. Phelps on "The True Athletic Spirit" proved themselves in­deed orators. The club has held weekly meetings since its organization and the interest shown in the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 first meeting has increased with each succeed­ing meeting. It is certain that if the interest continues to increase as it is now doing that the society is bound to grow numerically and intellectually. Our programs so far consist­ing of music, debates, impromptu speeches, recitations and essays, we believe have been interesting as well as helpful. The one given March 9 was: An address - Fred Johnson Impromptu. Debate—Resolved, That the sympathies of the United States should be with Japan in the Russo-Japanese war. Affirmative—N. Davenport and H. Smith. Negative~W. Nichols and A. Willard. An Invective on the Saloon - Chas. Pethran Essay . . . . Roger Williams Declamation - Leon Cory Song Society Our first president, Charles Jones, was suc-ceede by Noah Davenport. The members of the Young Women's Chris­tian Association are glad to welcome all the students that the new semester has brought t o our school. We hope that they will lose no time in finding their places in the member­ship of the Association and the friendship that awaits them there. It is hoped that they will feel free to spend a social hour with us in the Association room any noon hour, or t o attend the Bible class held there by Rev. Yarney at the "students' hour" on Fri­day mornings or the one taught by Dr. Bowman in his recitation room at 3:30 on Friday afternoons. At the election of officers last week the following members were voted into the cabinet: President, Minnie Carver; vice- pres­ident, Ethel Cook; secretary, Walborg Olson; treasurer, Ethel Jones. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ATHLETICS With the arrival of spring days the interest has turned to out door games. The boys' attention has turned to base-ball and the girls' to tennis and boating. A boating club has been formed with Miss Hallock as chair­man while Miss Sloan heads the tennis enthusiasts. Basket-ball games this year have been few and far between. The boys have had two games, both of them well played but whether they will have any more we cannot say. The only games played by the girles are those between the Junior team and the Bellingham High School team. Unless some playing is done soon between the class teams the Kline cup, for which the classes worked so hard last year will go back to the Kline Bros, who gave it on condition that the class teams contest for it each year. The Junior girls have a team but so far have found no other class team to play. It is to be hoped that something may be done soon to keep the cup in the school. The young men so far have made a good record in athletics especially in there foot-ball games last fall. Although the scores of the basket-ball games were not so favorable the work was good especially in their game with the Maroons. Considering what little time the boys have to practice they have done re­markably well. We expect to see good work from them in base-ball. AROUND SCHOOL Say not all t h a t you can say; hear not all that you can hear; believe not all that you hear, and whatever else you do, don't at­tempt to tell all that you know. Miss Bessie Robertson has left school to accept a position in the Port Townsend schools. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Miss Le Conte's "magic lantern show" of pictures taken in the Yosemite Valley was highly appreciated by the students. It was not quite a "sermonette," but the school is willing that it should take the place of one. Dr. Mathes visited Olympia during the re­cent meeting of legislature. A recent interesting talk in the series of talks given by members of the faculty was the one given by Dr. Moore on "The Birth­right of the Child." At the beginning of the semester a new student appeared in room 24 and said that Dr. Mathes had sent her up to see Dr. Moore about her work. "Well what can I do for you?" asked Dr. Moore, coming out of her office. "Why, er-nothing, I guess, thank you," stammered the new student. "I prefer to speak with Dr. Moore himself." Two of our young men have gone from us and are no more. We are sorry to lose both Mr. Dunning and Mr. Potter. Mr. Dunning has secured a position near Sumas and with him go our best wishes for his success. Since the spring weather has begun Prof. Romine has been taking his class in nature study on short excursions near the campus. The faculty have a new fad—visiting country schools. The students are getting anxious to know if they are looking for better posi­tions than they now hold or whether that is ust their way of getting in extra holidays. Miss H (in drawing class)—"Make a sketch rf your favorite animal." Mr. K — "Miss H, I-er-er-ah- I forgot ny mirror." Miss G—"May we sketch a man?" Dr. Bo wan (after days of drill) — "Where vas the contract theory originated?" Mr. Raymond—"I'm not sure, but wasn't it vith Adam and Eve?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Dr. B (patiently)—Was that before or after Rousseau?" From a member of the faculty: "Which is the more easier to understand?" Who said, "I didn't understand your ques­tion Dr. Bowman?" Dr. Bowman (expectantly)—"I didn't quite catch your answer. Miss M—"Poor man! Will he always be doomed to celibacy?" Why does Prof. Romine have such a happy exalted expression lately? Is it because"Hal-lelujah" is uppermost in his mind these days? Mr. Dunning (waxing eloquent)—"I tell you I had the typhoid fever so bad and I was that far gone that I could see over into the other world." We are still wondering which world it was for he didn't seem at all anxious for more than a look. One of the practice teachers in the primary department of the training school had been telling the children the names of the different stars and what they stood for. "Now, Ben-net, can you tell me what very bright star it was that led the three wise men to the man­ger where the Christ child lay?" "It was the star of Bellingham," replied little Bennet promptly. CLASS NOTES SENIORS The Seniors have received their pennants now and they are even prettier than we had hoped. Nearly everyone in the class has one. The beautiful red makes a good background for the figures '05 and the letters B. S. N. S The pennants add much to the cheerfulness of our rooms. Several new members have entered the class this semester. Miss Morgan, who attendee the school during the first year of its history ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Miss Birdie Winchell and Miss Anna Hanne-bohl, who were members of the class last year. The new class pins have arrived and now where a Senior is found there likewise is seen the class pin. The pin is rich looking, fully justifying the price paid for it. The pin is the shape of a shield; the background is of black enamel, bordered with a narrow strip of gold and makes a rich setting for the letters B. S. N. S. and '05. The Senior class day "play" is under con­struction, the thesis are being written, credits counted, and dresses talked of (by some of the most certain ones) already and things begin to take on a final look. But woe! Some in the class have a fatal look already. What does it all mean? JUNIORS The Juniors are planning to give an even­ing entertainment in a few weeks. The pro­gram will consist of two farces, vocal and instrumental music and several readings. More definite announcements will be given later. Our class is sorry to lose one of our mem­bers. Miss Bessie Robertson, who is leaving school to teach. At a recent class election the following officers were elected: Pres. Alice McCullough, Vice-Pres. Helen Miller, Sec. Sarah Van Rey-jen, Treas. Frank Knight, Sargent-at-Arms jordon March. On the evening of February 9th a small but :nthusiastic crowd witnessed the defeat of the Bellingham High School basket ball team by gt;ur Junior team with a score of 13 to 8. tf iss Le Conte acted as chaperone going with he girls to the Armory where the game was gt;layed. Our line up was—forwards, An.ah jooch (captain), Anna Cuthbertson; center, ^lara Warriner; guards, Bertha Payne, Lena gt;mith; Manager, Mildred Wilson. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger BOOK REVIEWS Very few volumes have reached our desk this month, probably owing to the fact that our criticisms have been administered minus the sugar coat. We wish it thoroughly un­derstood that any remarks we have to make are given in a helpful spirit and trust that they will be accepted in a kindly way. One of the best of the recent publications is entitled, "A Trip to the Portland Fair," written by the Seniors. The book has a neat little cover and not only gives good descrip­tions but is brimming over with the wit and wisdom for which the class is famed. Its only fault we think is its lack of unity per­haps due to the fact that it was written by so many writers. J. N. SELBY CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS Have removed to their large new store in the Clover Blk. where they can better accommodate their large and growing trade. Call and see ns at 209 W. Holly Street, BMLHNGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITE HOUSE B'LD'Q, W. HOLLY 8T. BELLINQHAM. WASH. I THE GAGE-DODSON CO.! g Sell Standard Goods H • Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch jg 1 Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades | 8 of Men's Furnishings. B Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS BRHOLM 'Phone Main 126 B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning Si JosETirs HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. I. GREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone Main 119 Free Delivery A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1 Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATHLETIC GOODS Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. p h o n e M a i n T° HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 2311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. *• * • SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OP WHATCOM) \1 Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Furdr, Pm. E. 0.6r«ei, WM-PTM. C. K. McMlllin, Cithltr THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,000 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [viii] ---------- FOR COOKING For studying- and reading' i s softer and easier on the eyes than any other atificlal light. $9.uO per thousand feet. Mo Dirt. Turn a valve and light gas when ready t o cook. Expense c e a s e s as soon as the gas i s s h ut off. $1.75 per t h o u s a nd feet. p a Makes a clean, hot f i r e $4.ffO J£ per ton delivered in hulk. *% 3* #5.00 per ton delivered in s a c k s . $ Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. ? 'Phone Main 121 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham BELLINGHAM PROPERTY is making a steady advance now and has a bright future. By paying $25.00 down and $5 a month on one of the lots we are offering, you have a safe investment or a site for a home. A careful consideration of the present rate of development should convince you that NOW IS THE TIME. BELLINGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT CO. Depot Bldg. R. R. Ave. BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [ix] ---------- *|* T takes more than a piece of cloth to make •@* a suit now-a-days. It takes brains and J* know how. A man's clothes should fit T as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein- Bloch suit at any price he's always ' satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too—$15.00 to $25.00. Cox- Overlock Co. an East Holly St. Hanna Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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- 1905_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL-MAY 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [i] ---------- Normal j^rfycnl BELLINGIIAM, WASHINGTON Summer Session JUNE 19 TO JULY 28, 1905 Classes will be organized
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Show more1905_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL-MAY 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [i] ---------- Normal j^rfycnl BELLINGIIAM, WASHINGTON Summer Session JUNE 19 TO JULY 28, 1905 Classes will be organized for review work and for regular normal school work. Special classes in music, draw­ing, manual training and primary methods. Regular teachers of faculty and special teachers will have charge of the work. Tuition will be six dollars for one subject and one dollar for each addi­tional subject. No laboratory fees. Board and room may be secured for $4.00 per week. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping cost only one dol­lar per week. Saturday excursions will be ar­ranged. Many points of interest may be visited. Circular of information will be mailed upon request. Questions cheerfully answered. Address, EDWARD T. MATHES. Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY •Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to t2 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms i, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. THE BIG 4 « DR. FELLOWS' UNIVERSAL BLOOD PURIFIER I S OR. FELLOWS' CASCARA HEALTH PILLS m^ DR. FELLOWS' OERUACURA OINTMENT WKL DR. FELLOWS' DERMAGURA SOAP ^jIT The above remedies constitute the famous Big 4 prescriptions of Dr. Eugene Fellows, of Buffalo, N. Y. They are a specific for all skin and blood diseases. Exema, Tforiasis, Itch, Tetter, Ring Worm. The four remedies at one time, price, $1.75. Sold by DECHAMPLAIN GRAHAM O W L P H A R M A CY Cor. Dock Holly Sts. Phone Main 2021. Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER „ „ , . .m^v / i°8 w e s t Holly Street Holly Block | I3Q5 D o c k s t r ^ t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 B^UNGHAM, WASH. 1 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST .Rooms 9, to and 12 Bellingham, Wash. Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 40-42 Phone Black 2991 Lighthouse Block Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Bye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOYBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English Miss BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRMTTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er Primar Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WDLSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS I Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES We are now installed in our new store with a new and large stock at our command with which to supply our patrons. We shall be pleased to have you call upon us in our new quarters. I BYRON GROCERY CO. | Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 ? J Elk Street BEIJ.INGHAM, WASH. § GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VIENNA BAKERY GflF 120 Holly Street A. MEYDENBAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL-MAY, 1905 The University of Washington Marine Laboratory at Friday Harbor FATHER NEPTUNE is curator of a mus­eum that differs from the usual one of the city or university in that his specimens are not pickled, mounted or cabineted, but are instinct with life. This museum is so numerous with living species that various schemes have been devised to discover and read the label card that each form invisibly but just as certainly carries with its living" structural self. Prime among these schemes have the deep-sea explorations sent out by in­stitutional and governmental aid, and in later years, the sea-side or marine laborato­ries. Classic among the former are the United States exploring expedition of 1838-42 and the Challenger expedition of 1872-76. In this connection the Harriman expedition ta gt; Alaska in the summer of 1899 should not be omitted because of the value of its researches to the students of natural history Hying upon the Pacific coast. The conception of marine laboratories in the United States originated with Agassiz and materialized with the Peni-kese school located on an island by t h a t name. This school opened its doors to students in 187—, or rather its barn doors for the first American sea-side laboratory was conducted in an old barn. In due time the larger universities encour­aged and secured the establishment of marine laboratories whose investigations should be devoted to the study of marine flora and fauna. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger There are four such laboratories upon the Pacific coast owned and operated by the Universities of California, Leland Stanford Junior, University of Minnesota and Wash­ington. It will be readily seen t h a t the third named institution whose marine laboratory is located on the west coast of Vancouver island is at considerable disadvantage in marine work as compared with the three other institutions of the Pacific coast. Last summer the University of Washington marine laboratory was founded at Friday Harbor, on San Juan island. The location of the laboratory is ideal from the view point of diversity of organic forms due to environ­mental differences and isolation of the land masses of the archipelago. The laboratory work was under the auspices of the biological departments of the university of which Mr. Trevor Kincaid and Mr. Theodore C. Frye are respectively professors of zoology and botany. These gentlemen were untiring in their efforts to make the work a success. As yet no buildings have been constructed. In their stead the University rented some out­buildings upon the farm of Judge Warbass, a pioneer of San Juan island, who now lives in the identical house in which General Pickett made his headquarters when the latter was commander of the American camp during the joint occupancy of the United States and Great Britain. Judge Warbasse purchased and removed the house to its present situa­tion in 1870. The students' headquarters consisted of tents brought with them. There were no dormitories and consequently no argus-eyed matrons. This made room rent quite cheap and profound hygienic snoring could take place with none to molest or to make the slumberer afraid. There was a common dining hall where the professors of capacious appetites met three times a day ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 around a well appointed table, and some­times broke into the kitchen. In the calis­thenics of wielding the dish rag the writer was frequently told that he was a jewel (which was doubtless another name for gold-dust) and in his credulous innocence he liter­ally believes every word of it. On June 23,1904, the station was opened for students. Twenty-one were enrolled for the term of six weeks. These students were for the most part teachers in the various state institutions, colleges and high schools of Washington. However, two universities out­side of Washington were represented. The students were a very industrious and orderly group and I do not recall a single instance of expulsion because of disorderly conduct or the occasional oppressiveness of the dog days. The work last year, as Prof. Kincaid said in his invitations to students, was informal and general. In a large sense it was exploratory, that is, different parts of the San Juan archi­pelago were prospected with the object of lo­cating the place and range of prevailing types. At low tides the students went out in row boats to easily accessible points from the ma­rine station and did shore work; in other words they collected those littoral forms •whose living zones are, broadly speaking, be­tween low and high tide. One who has not collected natural history specimens can have ; little appreciation of the keen pleasure felt by one whose good fortune it is to secure some rare form. The rivalry that sometimes springs up in these collecting tours is as keen as it is interesting. At other times the student body went out in a launch to dredge in deep water. A launch accommodating 30 persons was chartered by the station. To this launch was lashed a large scow, in the rear of which was firmly fastened the dredging apparatus. The deep-sea dredge was let out on the bottom by a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger long steel cable attached to a drum and after having dragged on the bottom for 15 or 30 minutes was drawn to the surface by means of a pair of windlasses at either end of the drum. In this dredge were caught many curious dwellers of the sea, such as fishes, tunicotes, crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms, hydroids, worms and algae. Securing the collections was a small matter compared with assorting and properly preserving them. After a day's dredging, it required the follow­ing day to get the specimens in good keeping form. # A great number of new species were found by the station party during its six weeks' deep sea work. These await classification. The wealth and beauty of marine life in the San Juan archipelago is more pronounced than that along our shores. The party and members of the party fre­quently found themselves in amusing situa­tions while on excursions to the different islands but it is an old adage well worthy of observation here that no tales should be told out of school. A. P. R. PROVERBIAL ADVICE TO PRACTICE TEACHERS Fear not when thou meetest the supervisor in the hall, neither quake nor tremble for I say unto you she will do thee no harm what­soever. Remove thy heels when thou walkest lest they bring thee to destruction. When thou goeth before thy class, be not as the cowards are, but stand boldly, with thy head held high, and all will be well with thee. , „ __ , When thou hearest the 3:20 bell on Wed­nesday, loiter not on the stairway, neither tarry in the halls but haste thee away to meeting, lest thy tardiness receive a well-mer­ited reproof. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 The "verdant" practise teacher is wise in her own conceit; she had said in her heart, "There is nothing I do not know." But the critic teacher, who hath understanding search-eth her out and straightway maketh her miserable. If thou hearest evil of thy neighbor repeat it not for where there is no tale-bearer, strife cease th. When it falleth to thy lot to wash the boards and dust erasers even if thou art al­ready tired and weary think not of thyself but go bravely to thy work wearing a sweet smile on thy worn features, for verily thou shalt receive thy reward. When thou beginest a new quarter and thy class begins to try thee, put on the armor of kind firmness and show thy class that thou art boss, then thy trial with discipline will vanish as mist before the sun. Greet the members of the faculty with all due reverence, for as thy soul liveth they will tolerate no undue familiarity. Z. I. P. THINGS THAT MAKE ONE SMILE Miss Le Conte making faces. Dr. Bowman's feet in Assembly. Prof. Stones' Latin students after a test. Marjorie Spratt's shower bath on opening a milk bottle. Prof. Romine when he is amused. Lucile Wilson when she is mad. Mr. Anslow's mustache. Prof. Eply's yellow dog. Dr. Moore getting mixed in a dog fight. The worried expression on the faces of some of the new students. Miss Kibbe with her Y. W. C. A. member­ship blanks running down a new girl. The students performing the grand march after "assembly." The "faculty" playing basket ball. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLI NGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, '06 Editor-in-Chief ANNA CUTHBERTSON Associate Editor FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) T^OMII. EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - J " ." " J*°ca» MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sinus NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. IV. APRIL-MAY, 1905 No. 6 Since our last issue the last two numbers of this year's lecture course have come and gone. The first, Earnest Thompson Seton, who comes from the woods and the wild ani­mals, lectured on, "Wild animals I have known." The last, so entirely different from the former, Mr.Barry, comes from the scenes of war in the Orient. His lecture which was especially interesting dealt with t h a t subject and being illustrated as it was, gave those who were so fortunate as to hear him, a better understanding of it than any number of newspapers could do. Extended improvements are being made on the campus which very materially affect the appearance of our school in general. One of the noticeable internal improvements on the building is the change in the library. The walls are now a dark green which is certain­ly restful to the eye. In the halls and in the gymnasium dressing-rooms are the new lock­ers, which are already in use and seem to have been a much needed addition to the school furniture. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Something very much admired by visitors as well as by the students is the imitation stained glass window in the upper hall which was designed and made by Miss Hogle's drawing classes. We trust that a gentle hint will be all t h at is necessary. We should be very grateful if our readers would pay their subscription as soon as possible. The editor-in-chief is al­ways ready to receive such donations. LOCALS Prof. Forrest spent the first week in April in the southern part of the state visiting teachers' institutes. New Student—"Miss Hays, which diction­ary did you want us to use, the Internation­al or the Epidemic?" Miss Caroline Risedorph and Miss Effie Wheeler, members of the class of '04, who are both teaching in Seattle visited with us April 17. Miss Risedorph was visiting Miss Evans. Helen Andrews spent the vacation with her sister Mary who is teaching a t Granite Falls. What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind. On April 5 the faculty and students gather­ed in front of the school to have their annual picture taken, Prof. Eply performed the feat. Most of the members of the faculty are getting t o be master posers, though some are as yet unable to overcome their natural shyness. Prof. Stone found it necessary to carry Prof. Romine feet and all to a prominent position in front in order to get him into the picture at all. Miss Mabel Steen, '04, who is teaching at Anacortes, was one of our recent visitors. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger During a few days necessary absence of Miss Moore, her classes in music were very successfully conducted by Annie Drummond, of the Senior class. A new student in our halls is Mr. Mazum-dar, a native of India. Mr. Mazumdar is a Hindu and is in this country to study our language and civilization. He gave us a short talk upon arriving and we are looking foward to a lecture by him about his own far away country. Dr. Moore was recently called to Portland by bad news from home, but we are glad that she is again able to be at her work. This sorry world is sighing now, La Grippe is at the door; And many folks are dying Who never died before. We are all glad to note that Miss Ramsey is widening her vocabulary with such success, even if it does take the wind out of our sails once in a while. Dr. Mathes thinks it would be profitable if the members of our school would visit the Asylum for the insane at Steilacoom. Won­der why? "I'm to be Queen of the May, Mother, For I'm to be Queen of the May." Miss Isabel Mc Rae has been elected by the students to be "Queen of May" in a May party for which the Y. W. C. A. are now pre­paring. Details of the affair have not yet been announced but we know that it will be a. success and every one may be sure of a go.od time. Miss D. (pointing to picture of cat and kit­tens)—" Tommy, what color is this cat?" n Tommy—"She's the same color as the kit­tens." , Miss D. (hopefully)—"And what color are the kittens?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Tommy—"Well they're just the same color as the cat." Miss D. (patiently)—"What color are all of them?" Tommy—"Why Miss D.,they're all the same color." The boys "masquerade party" was indeed a success. As a social affair in the school it furnished a great deal of amusement. The chief attraction of the evening seemed to be Miss Walda Wall as "Topsy." ATHLETICS BASE BALL The base ball team has so far this year played one practice game and two match games. The first game was lost by an acci­dent to the pitcher after the boys had demon­strated their superiority by holding their opr ponents for five innings to a score of 1. In the second game which was with the same team, the South Side High School, our team won with a score of 10 to 5. The last game, on April, 14 was with the team from the Bay City Business College and ended with a score of 13 to 8. The "College" boys were good batters but their field work was poor. Our boys did some very good field work. Special mention should be made of the work of Walter Nichols who plays an excel­lent short-stop. One double play was made when Mr. Nichols put a man out between 2nd and 3rd bases and got the ball to first base in time to put a man out there. The Normal line-up was: catcher, Wil­liams; pitcher, Goodell; 1st b. Petheran; 2nd b. Edmunds; 3rd b. Evans; s. s. Nichols; r. f. Phelps-Cory; 1. f. P. Miller; c. f. Whiteside. BASKET BALL HIGH SCHOOL—JUNIORS The first match game played by the girls this year was by our Junior team against ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger the Bellingham High School. The game was fast and furious from the beginning as both teams were determined to win. At the end of the second half the score was 7 to 3 in favor of the Junior team. Our line up was: forwards, Anah Gooch (captain), Anna Cuthbertson; center, Clara Warriner; guards Lena Smith, Berth Elda Payne. FACULTY—SENIORS Lovers of athletics witnessed the most un­ique basket-ball game ever played in the Nor­mal "gym" last Friday night, when the Sen­ior girls met and defeated an aggregation from the faculty. Loud cheers and uproar­ious laughter greeted the "facility" team as they filed onto the floor bedecked with green and chaparonedby the remaining "honorable heads of learning." The game from beginning to end was rather one sided but the general good feeling in the atmosphere made up for all deficiencies. The line up for the faculty team was: forwards, Miss Horner, Miss Hogle; cen­ter, Miss Tromanhauser; guards, Miss Hays, Miss Le Conte (captain); Subs. Clara "Warriner, Anna Cuthbertson. Seniors: forwards, Elsa Authon (captain); Ethel Birney; center, May Pillman; guards, Isabel Mc Rae, Myrl Hays. EXCHANGES Why don't you have an exchange column, "Review?" The "Comet" is certainly an excellent little paper but we think the advertisements should not be stirred in with the reading matter. The "Normal Outlook" contains one of the finest stories, in their February number, that we have ever seen in a school paper. Is the author of "Harry in the Front Seat and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Katie in the Other Row," too bashful to sign his name? The "Mankatonian" is undoubtedly a neat j paper but might be improved by a bright ex­change column. "Wa Wa," Port Townsend, you are one of our best and most interesting exchanges. Your cuts are exceptionally attractive and your exchange column a joy to the beholder. | The "Kodak," from Everett, does not main­tain the high literary standard which it held three years ago. Have all your writers "dis-i persed and wandered far away?" or are they napping? "Locals," in the "Mirror," is a very well written department. The editor must have a strong grasp on the student body of the school. The edito rial in the March number of the "Legenda"is a well written article applicable to every school. We wish to thank "Purple and Gold" for the compliment paid to us in their last edition. One of the recent numbers of "Normal Col­lege News" contained a tribute to "mother"' in sonnet form. We wish to thank you for the beautiful thoughts so simply expressed. "Wise Tiny Bay" in the "High School Toc­sin" is well worth reading. MY FIRST OCEAN TRIP Some people have been known to sing with due appreciation "The Sailor's Life is the Life for Me," but I must confess that the song has little attraction for me. To be sure my first experience as a sailor was only a four day's trip from San Francisco to Seattle, but that was quite enough. Of course if one is desir­ous of meeting "heavy swells", why, an ocean voyage is the sort of social affair to attend. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger When we started from San Francisco, at about eleven o'clock in the morning, every­one was standing on deck laughing, joking and waving to friends on shore. Soon the waving handkerchiefs could be seen no longer and the dock looked to be only a speck in the distance. Then the purser having finished his rounds of the decks, we were permitted to go to our staterooms and, some there were who never appeared again until we reached port. I had supposed that I was very hungry when we started out but when the gong sounded for dinner I found my appetite had vanished, for I was beginning to experience my first sea-sickness and seemed to be carry­ing my heart in my mouth. The scenery on an ocean voyage is not re­markable for its variety, usually nothing more than a small tin can close a t hand. Quite a storm came up the second day out, the lower staterooms were flooded with water which came through an open port­hole. Many passengers thought their last hour had come and wanted the life-boats lowered. No harm came of it however with the exception of some ruined carpets. We were not without entertainment on the trip for there was a party of Christian En­deavor delegates aboard who took posses­sion of the piano and suggested that we all sing something familiar. One man of a gaunt, haggard appearance asked for, "I'm Living a Rag Time Life," while another called feebly from a couch to sing something appropriate, "Cast Thy Bread Upon the Water" for instance. When we reached the quarantine station, after passing through the straits, we were all herded into the dining-hall that we might be examined to see if anyone afflicted with Bubonic plague was among us, for ever since the scare over the "plague" in San Fran- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Cisco's Chinatown the British government has quarantined boats before allowing them to enter the harbor at Victoria. A trim little steam launch came puffing alongside our boat, a nice little Englishman, with trousers turned up and a cigarette in his mouth came aboard. "Good morning, Captain." "Hello Doctor, how are you?" "Fine, fine. Have a good trip?" "Roughest in two years." "Fancy now; is t h a t so!" Meanwhile the passengers were filing out of the dining hall. The doctor looked at each one in a careless way from a distance of about twenty feet till all had passed out. Then:"Well, so long Captain, hope you'll get t o pawt alright." And this is the way the British possessions in North America are pro­tected from Bubonic plague and small-pox. Shortly after leaving the quarantine sta­tion we reached Victoria, and as most of us had never been there before we went ashore and "took in" the town. The queer grass-grown streets looking like country roads hardly corresponded with the splendid Parli­ament building. The whole place had an air of placidity I hardly expected to see in the capital of British Columbia. When it was time to go back to the boat we boarded a street car and immediately there was held out to us a small camera-like affair which we finally discovered was for our fares. The next stop was made at Port Town-send. The "Senator" a large steamship from Alaska had come in to the dock a short time before us. She had meet with terrific storms and had been at sea for many days unable to reach port because of the breakdown of some machinery. By the time we reached town not a thing t o eat could be bought, for the provisions on the Senator had given out a few days before ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger and everything eatable in town had been purchased by the ravenous passengers. Toward evening of this same day we dis­tinguished the lights of Seattle and knew our journey was at an end and although we had made many pleasant acquaintances in the few days that we had been on the water, we were glad we had reached our destination. F. M., '07. J. N. SELBY 6c CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS Have removed to their large new store in the Clover Blk. where they can better accommodate their large and growing trade. Call and see them at 209 W. Holly Street, BELHNGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and "Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITE HOUSE B'LD'G, W. HOLLY ST. BELUNQHAM. WASH. Card Boards ana Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH THE GAGE=D0DS0N CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Pen-in Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST. BIGGEST, BEST PDNBSS BRHOLM 'Phone Main ia6 B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. I. QREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone Main 119 Free Delivery A, Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 no E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATHLETIC GOODS Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO, 213 WEST HOLLY STREET LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 71! HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 2311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres] BANK OF BELLINGHAM ! (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) 1 Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashi* E. W. Pnrdr, Pnt. E. 0. 6rwes, Vice-Fret. C. K. McMillin, Cathi THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,01 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [viii] ---------- BELLINGHAM PROPERTY is making a steady advance now and has a bright future. By paying $25.00 down and $5 a month on one of the lots we are offering, you have a safe investment or a site for a home. A careful consideration of the present rate of development should convince you that NOW IS THE TIME. BELLINGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT CO. Depot Bldg. R. R. Ave. BEIXINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [ix] ---------- «*» T takes more than a piece of cloth to make . . a suit now-a-days. It takes brains and J , know how. A man's clothes should fit T as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein-Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too—$15.00 to $25.00. Cox- Ovefloolx: Co. a n East Holly St. Banna Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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Show more1905_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Cover ---------- Normal Messenger June 1904 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [i] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2331 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM, WASH, DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block. Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON' DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms 1, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. THE BIG 4 « DR. FELLOWS' UNIVERSAL BLOOD PURIFIER JW OR. FELLOWS' CASGARA HEALTH FILLS ^A DR. FELLOWS' OERMAGURA OINTMENT ^mW. DR. FELLOWS' OERMAGURA SOAF ^W The above remedies constitute the famous Big 4 prescriptions of Dr. Eugene Fellows, of Buffalo, N. Y. They are a specific for all skin and blood diseases. Exema, Tforiasis, Itch, Tetter, Ring Worm. The four remedies at one time, price, $1.75. Sold by DECH AM PLAIN GRAHAM O W L . P H A R M A C Y Cor. Dock Holly Sts. Phone Main 2021. Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER -TX 11 T.I~,I, / i°8 West Holly Street Holly Block j lJf)$ D o c k str^t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELLINGHAM, WASH. 'Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Bellingham, Wash. Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Xighthouse Block -Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOVBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [iii] ---------- • FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English Miss BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MISS TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter­mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WH.SON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. 5 INCORPORATED ] DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and E g g s - no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. I BYRON GROCERY CO. j 5 Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 £ 5 Elk Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. \ GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VIENNA SftKERY 6flF 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE, 1905 THE EDUCATION OF ANCIENT INDIA AKHOY KUMAR "How lies he there And none so poor to do him reverence." WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, the world's immortal poet has very fittingly put these words into the mouth of Anthony when delivering Caesar's funeral address. This is the true sentiment of a faithful, human heart when it finds its vanquished friend is slighted by those who were once loud in their applause. This is the sentiment which every worthy child of Mother India—the mother of the world's civilization—will express when his motherland is spoken of in an insulting term and tone. There is no denial of truth that she is to-day politically fallen, losing her in­dependence and glory, at the same time it must be admitted without contradicting that fact, that she has still retained some of her noblest traits of character which the nations of the world may well imitate. The fact that India was once great and civilized; that she had regular systems in her social and political instiutions as good as can be seen in any modern civilized country is gradually and daily passing beyond credit. Still it is a fact, nevertheless. She had a system of education for her once proud child­ren though according to some of the modern writers they have been mercilessly called the semi-barbarous people of Ganjetic Valley. Yes, it is a fact that a system of education prevailing in the past was quite different in nature to that of the present as the time and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger demand of it were quite different. Con­sequently it would not be considered fair play if we judged it by our modern criterion. Notwithstanding the fact some of its phases will appear in no way inferior to the modern improved system if they are put side by side for comparative study. If we are to quote the modern and most reliable authorities who are known to have studied history scientifically we will find t h at the Hindoo civilization has been standing for six or seven thousand years. Civilization which has stood for such a long time cannot fail to awake the interest of the thinking world and cannot be without culture and knowledge. This culture must be based on a system or systems. From the dawn of Hin­doo civilization down to a period five hun­dred years ago there was a sj^stem of educa­tion modified here and there according to the demand of the times, but to the same end always. To understand that we are to pre­pare ourselves so that we may be always conscious not to fall into misjudgement, for we are talking of ancient India, of a time when the dawn of European civilization was far remote in the future. It was the custom with the Hindoos to send over their children at the age of five to a preceptor's house to be trained and edu­cated in almost all useful branches of art and industry so that they might prove worthy citizens of their country. The pupils lived here in their adopted home for twenty years before they returned to their parental shelter as accomplished scholars, physically, morally and spiritually. The life which they led here is called the life of celebacy in the best trans­lation of the sanscript word—Bhomho-chairja. Still it must be admitted that "celibacy" is a poor word for the sanscript word. The pupils in their precepto's protection made no scruple to tell every condition of their body ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 and mind to their preceptor. It always tend­ed to a good result physically and morally. A brief daily routine for the work of the student will show conclusively what the real education means. In the ancient world this routine was put in imperative form. It runs thus:— That the pupils should leave their beds before dawn and wash themselves, plunging into water, put on a washed garment and take breathing exercise, expanding their lungs and with the rising sun say their prayers to eternal omnipresent God, the Creator, the father, the protector and the destroyer (of evil) without beginning or end. That the pupils should not put on dresses used the day before without washing. That they should study after morning prayer an hour and a half with undivided attention and read with good articulation. That they should go to their manual work after study. They could choose any work they liked. These are the manual works— to chop wood, draw water, plough the field, graze the cattle, make furniture for pupils use, to attend kitchen, to go out to beg for the maintenance of the school. That they should take their dinner a t noon, after saying a short noon prayer and take an hour's rest before going to study and then study till five. That they should change their dress and wash their body before the vesper and sing a hymn to the Almighty, then when it was dark take their night meal such as fruit, nuts, milk, etc., but not an cooked meal. After an hour's rest following the night meal, study an hour and then think good thoughts for some time before going to bed. Besides this routine work the advanced students were taught how to concentrate their thoughts and to meditate. According to Hindoo conception, without concentration, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger meditation cannot be possible. By prac­ticing concentration, Hindoo students would get wonderful retentive power. Even now here and there students may be found in Hin-doostan who can repeat a book simply from reading it once. From this one-sided description one might think that there was no arrangement for female education in the whole ancient Hindoo world. But the case was quite contrary. Women were given as much facility to educa­tion as men though under differant organiza­tions. Some of the well reputed Hindoo ladies excelled so much in their knowledge that they dared to challenge the then known most distinguished scholars to debate with them in large public meetings especially con­vened for that purpose. Truth to say before all scholars in India they gave most shame­ful defeats to them. The name of Algebra will ever remain associated with Lulabati, the famous Hindoo lady who first founded the system of Algebra. The Hindoo astron­omy owes its development much to Khana, another distinguished lady. By dint of their knowledge Hindoo ladies rose socially higher than the men. Nowhere in the world were the women given so high a place as in India. From this we can judge that the education of India was once fruitful and it gave to the Hindoos their manhood, because knowledge is power. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 THE CLASS OF 1905 Yakity Yak! Kiak Ki Ive! Yakity Yak! Kiak Ki Ive! Seniors! Seniors! 1905! The class of 1905 as Juniors were noisy— in other words, they let themselves be known, but they evidently began their senior year with the firm resolve to be "quiet." Through­out the entire year they have conducted them­selves with the dignity of Seniors. Early in the spring they gave up their ambition of making their farewell a brilliant affair and de­voted all their energies to raising funds on which to go to the Portland Exposition. How they have succeeded we all know. The members of the class of 1905 are: Gertrude Aldridge, Elsie Anthon, Susie Andrews, Edith Austin, Lillian Burke, Meda Carlson, Stella Carlson, Grace Dickey, Grace Drake, Anna Drummond, Mrs. C. H. Eldridge, Isabel Gibson, Cassie Gifford, Myrl Hays, Katherine Hauts, Edna Hallock, Adelaide Haulsin. Lissa Howlett, Jessie Jameson, Alice Kibbe, Lynus A. Kibbe, Evalyn Kirkpatrick,. Josie Little, Winnie McMullen, Isabelle Mc- Rae, Violet Morgan, Albra Paddock, May Pillman, Harry Raymond, Nellie Ramsey, Charlotte Stewart, Myrtle Williams, Marie Wheeler, Nellie Roberts, Bessie Service, Ople Swank, Birdie Winchell. t ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, 'o6 Editor-in-Chief ANNA CUTHBERTSON Associate Editor FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) . T „ a l a EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - j " " ' i*ocais MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sinus NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands o f the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. IV. JUNE, 1905 No. 7 EDITORIALS By the time this number of the Messenger reaches you the Seniors will have returned from their trip to the Portland Exposition and most of you will be enjoying your sum­mer vacation. Perhaps some of you if not all will be disappointed that the annual com­mencement number of the Messenger is not as elaborate nor as extensive this year as formally. The only explanation we wish to offer for the modest appearance of this issue is that it was found impractical to publish the usual extra commencement number this year. We are sorry, but it cannot be helped. This year the Faculty are again holding a summer session of school with Prof. F. W. Eply in charge. Besides teachers from the surrounding towns in attendance there are quite a number of Normal students taking up extra work in order that they may graduate or go on with their regular work next Sep­tember when school again opens. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 At a school election held June 8, Miss Sarah Van Reypen, a member of the class of 1906, -was elected editor-in-chief of the Normal Messenger for the coming year. May she liave every success and the generous support of every member of the school. Those who liave never had the experience little realize what it means to try to keep up a school paper with little help or encouragement from fellow students or from the members of the Faculty. To those who return I would wish to say the success of the Messenger next year depends on you as well as on the editor-in-chief or her staff. The article "Education of Ancient India," was written by Mr. Mazundar, though that is not the name he has signed. THE FACULTY E. T. M.— "A roisy man—right plump to see." W. W.— "What! this man will outtalk us all." J. T. P . - "He braves the world and can defy Its frowns and flatteries." F. W. E . - "Who the important 'little man' that visits here!" H. E. M . - "Her least remark was worth The experience of the wise." B. M. E.— "She gives a side glance and looks down." I. A. B.— "The sweetest lady that ever I looked upon." A. H . - "She was intensely of the feminine type "verging neither to saint nor to the angel." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger F. S. H.— " Swift of tongue, of noble speech, Learning ever, wise to teach." A. P. R . - "The love of fun in him was something quite peculiar." M. M. M.— "She taketh most delight in music, in­strument and poetry." E. N. S.— "There he is with his eternal puns." J. N. B . - " I t well becomes a young man to be modest." T. L e C - "She is nice and coy." H. J. T . - "A woman whose heart is warmer than her temper and that is never cool." E . H . - " The smallest lady alive! " C. F . B . - "She cannot endure to hear tell of a hus­band." C. M.— " Wise is she—and sweet withal Queen in life's great festival." M. Z. W. " She had an eye that would speak though her tongue were silent." N. C - " Pungent as pepper." A SENIOR "Oh chaste heart! Oh exalted soul! Oh creature full of nobleness." (Pigmies are pigmies still though perched on Alps.) A JUNIOR "You could not light upon a sweeter thing." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 THIRD YEARS "Don't chatter or tell people all you think." SOPHOMORES " I ( should not urge thy duty past thy weight; I know young bloods long for a time of rest." A FRESHIE " 0 thou bright thing, fresh from the hand of God!" How gentle and how good a child. EDITORS "Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting." COMMENCEMENT WEEK TRAINING SCHOOL Friday afternoon, June 9, the training school gave its final entertainment in the gym­nasium. The program was given by the grammar and primary departments under Miss Horner and Miss Montgomery. Several weeks before the intermediate depart­ment under Miss Bratton had entertained the rest of the training school, so a t this pro­gram they, together with parents and friends of the children were the guests. After the entertainment the children passed to their respective rooms, received their grade cards and were dismissed for their summer vacation. THE SENIOR PLAY The Senior entertainment given June 9, was a decided success in every particular. It was original and was well rendered throughout, showing t h a t it had received careful prepara­tion. The opening number, bytheSubmerino Band was especially good and probably owes i t s great success to the excellent leadership of Miss Isabelle McRae. It is difiicult to com- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ment on each number, for they were all good. The printed programs in themselves were well gotten up. The program for the evening was: I. Overture Submerino Band II. Lecture Wild Animals I Have Caught Durnest Thornthumb Settin III. A Musin* Quartette Obituaries (Only one encore prepared for this number.) IV. lecture— The Lewis and Clark Exposition, by America's "Prince of Orators" Alphonzo Hattaive. Illustrated from the life of all nations. V. Solo—Illustrated from life. (Sung with great suc­cess at the Kennel Club Exhibit at Seattle this spring by Benjamin Harrison Shane Raymond.) VI. Twentieth Century Bluebeard—In two acts. I. J. Pingpang Mokhan A Senior 2 Archibald de Smythe Bro. to Charles 3. Charles de Smythe Bro. to Arch. 4. Marie de Smythe Pingpang's wife 5. Anne de Smythe Sister to Marie 6. Madam de Smythe.. . Mother to, 2, 3, 4, 5 VII. Class Song. CHORAL CLUB CONCERT The Choral Club, with Miss Mabel Moore as director, has given three excellent concerts during this school year. The last one, given June 10th, was exceedingly well rendered. Miss Georgie Ellis was accompanist. The program was: 1. Hail Hero Hail Wagner Normal Choral Club. 2. Ninon Tosti Mr. Harry Raymond. 3. O, Holy Night Adam Normal Choral Club. 4. Ave Maria Mascogni Miss Lizzie Smith. 5. (a) Happy and Light From the Bohemian Girl (b) Phantom Chorus Prom La Sonnambula Normal Choral Club. 6. Poet and Peasant Overture Suppe Misses Georgie Ellis and Carrie Lewis. 7. Roses in June German Miss Florence Hughes. 8. The Rosary Moni Miss Frankie Sullivan. 9. Good Night, Farewell Garrett Normal Choral Club. THE BACCALAUREATE SERMON The baccalaureate sermon was delivered ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Sunday afternoon, June 11, by Rev. James Thompson, pastor of the South End Presby­terian church. The class filed to their places in a group to a march played by Mrs. E. T. Mathes. The sermon was preceded by a solo by Miss Mabel Moore. GRADUATING EXERCISES The commencement week exercises ended Tuesday, June 13, in the auditorium, when the thirty-seven graduates received their diplomas. The address was given by J. J. Donovan of this city. Mr. Donovan is a member of the Board of Trustees and his ad­dress was much appreciated. This was followed by a few appropriate remarks by Dr. Mathes and the presentation of diplomas. During the exercises solos were sung by Miss Frankie Sullivan of the Junior class and Miss Isabelle McRae of the Senior class. Miss Hogle has planned to spend her sum­mer writing a text book on drawing. Most of the contents of the work will be taken from material furnished her by students in their test papers. In order that her book may be well advertised she wishes to put be­fore the public a few of the definitions which the book will contain. gt;N EGYPTIAN ART.— The scarabeus means famine. The beetle means trouble. The winged beetle is part of a warrior. The swelling asp is the bud of the lotuc lower. The winged crow means luck. The circle is a sun god. The zig-zag denotes abundance. The fret is the scroll in the form of a square. •ERSPBCTINE AND COLOR WORK:— Forshortening is convergence of rays of ight to produce near-sightedness. Objects far away are foreshortened. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger The base of a cylinder is an eclipse. The apex of a line is over the base. The level of the eye goes up as you pass away. Foreshortening is using a stronger tint to make things show up, i Accent is loudening a color. A complementary color furnishes a picture. Hue is a modification of the application of color. Shade is a delicate tint of color. Shade is a variety. Drawing makes one understand implicitly. NORMAL GEOGRAHPY:— Library—A place to be seen but not heard* Gymnasium—A modern torture chamber. Work-Room—A secret chamber in the train­ing school where critic teachers and other members of the faculty are discussed by prac­tice teachers. Manual trainining room—A place where students learned and wise revert to old times and babyhood pies. History room—The garden of the Gods foi there dates abound. Oral expression room—A place whence com* the most unearthly sounds. Latin room—Here all who enter abandot hope. Physics room—A place where future Edisoni may try their skill. Critics office—Here practice teachers entei with trembling and return in tears. Music room—Go to Prof. Stone for a de scription of this region. Psychology room—A place where natura gas is generated. Cloak room—A place where umbrellas an lt; rubbers may be left but never found. Auditorium—Where students gather dail; t o receive small sized lectures and sermonettes ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 NORMAL PHYSIOLOGY:— The Brain—A cavity in the child's head which the teacher is expected to fill. Tongue—The teacher's sharpest weapon. Heart—A thing never to be mentioned in polite society. Nerves—Things which do not exist but to which we attribute all our cranky spells. Matrimony—A disease never caught by Normal students. Love—A disease similar to the measles, to which all Normal graduates must be declared immune. When Normal's last final is over And clearing up spell is done, When the teachers have graded our papers And the Seniors have had their fun, We shall rest, and in faith we shall need it. Go home for a month or two Until we come back in September To begin our school work anew. And those who have worked shall be happy; And those who have loafed shall lament For the passing grades that they have not And the hours in idleness spent. And some shall rejoice on that morning And some shall turn sadly away Reluctant to leave the old Normal Where they've spent many bright busy days. Then the halls that now echo our voices Shall be cold and dreary and still; The building shall stand as a lonely Sentinel, there on the hill. M. S., '07. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Corner Elk and Holly HEADQUARTERS EASTMAN'S KODAKS lt; PHOTO SUPPLIES PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITE HOUSE B'LD'G, W. HOLLY ST. BELLINQHAM, WASH. Card Boards and Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH J THE GAGE=D0DS0N CO. jg Sell Standard Goods j | Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch g Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades B of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts, Friends of the Normal School can show their appreciation of theinstitution in no better way than by assisting it to maintain an interesting and creditable magazine. That is what the MESSENGER proposes to be. You can help it in three ways. First, by advertising in its columns. Second, by subscribing. Last but not least, by PATRONIZING ITS ADVERTISERS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST CDNBSS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. I. GREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone Main 119 Free Delivery A, G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 no E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATRETIC GOODS Of AU Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 13*8-30 Blk St. Phone Main y gt; HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 3311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R- SPRNCBR, Vice-Pres BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid Oo Term Deposits H. I,. MKRRITT. Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashie . • — • i E. *. Hrih frn. E. 0. Inm, fin-Tru. C K. •cHillla, CatbM THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,00 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITSPPPPP
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- 1905_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly November, 1905 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [i] ---------- Stat? Normal Srljnnl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester will open January 29, '06 lfl
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Show more1905_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly November, 1905 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [i] ---------- Stat? Normal Srljnnl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester will open January 29, '06 lflEW classes will be organized at the opening 4 * of the Second Semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade sub­jects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. PROMINENT FEATURES Two good buildings; new dining hall; cat­alogued library; large museum; physical, chem­ical and biological laboratories; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. ADMISSION AND EXPENSES Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4-25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Bye, Bar, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINQHAM, WASH. Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINQHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER » „ I I TJWI / i°8 West Holly Street Holly Block | I3Q5 D o c k s t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 l i g h t h o u s e Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms z and 2 Fischer Block GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINS WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have it made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VIENNA BAKERY 6AF 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK ~SONS Professional Funeral Directors and Licensed Embalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 2922 We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Peda­gogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B„ Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., (Chicago University,) Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLD3 A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADA WILSON SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WDLSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. \ ? INCORPORATED ? 1 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES \ \ "* \ Our grades of Teas and Coffees J ? are the best. \ \ Our Green Vegetables are fresh \ \ daily. 5 I Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— 5 \ no better to be found. \ \ Our Canned Goods best on the \ | market. | 5 Our prices are right and quick | 5 delivery. S \ * i I BYRON GROCERY CO. 5 Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 J # * 5 1207 Elk Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. ? I 1 NO MORE NOTE BOOKS FOR EVERY CLASS. INSTEAD USE THE Simplex National Note Book NO. 3805 AT 40 CENTS. FOUND AT SHERMAN'S IIO WEST HOLLY STREET HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. OHAS. O. TURNER, Waff. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER NOVEMBER, 1905 THE B. S. N. S.-FROM 1891 TO 1905 THE first definite step taken toward the establishment of a state normal school at Bellingham, or rather Whatcom as it was then called, was the introduction by the Hon. Michael Anderson of a bill providing for its establishment. The bill provided simply that the school be located somewhere in Whatcom county and that a commission of three men be appointed to select a suitable location. The land finally selected by the commission, consisting of Gov. John H. McGraw, Geo. E. Atkinson, and W. H. Bateman, was a tract located on the northwesterly side of Sehome hill between the cities of Fairhaven and Whatcom. The donators of this land were the Bellingham Bay Improvement Co., the Fairhaven Land Co., and the heirs of the Lysle estate. Gov. McGraw vetoed the first appropria­tion for the erection of a building. The first money appropriated was $40,000 by the legislature of 1895 for the erection of the original building. The first board of trustees were Major Eli Wilkins of Fairhaven and Hon. R. C. Higginson and Hon. J. J. Edens of Whatcom. A third appropriation, that of 1897, suffered the fate of the first, a veto, and the building was unoccupied for two years. The legislature of 1899 appropriated $33,- 500 for equipment and maintenance of school. With this money the campus was cleared and fenced, sidewalks built, the building furnished, laboratories fitted up, the library opened with one thousand volumes and many other necessary items furnished. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger The first faculty was installed in the spring of 1899. There were six members, three of whom, Dr. E. T. Mathes, Mr. John T. Forrest and Mr. F. W. Eply, are still doing good work for the institution. The other members of that first faculty were Miss Jane Connell, Miss Avadana Millet and Miss Sarah Rogers. Circulars of information were distributed throughout the western part of the state and the informal opening exercises were conducted September 6, 1899. The opening address was made by Judge Jere Neterer, president of the board of trustees. Mayor Hardin, of Whatcom, and Mayor Clark, of Fairhaven, also spoke. The enrollment the first day amounted to 160 young people. And it is in­teresting to note that all classes and all courses were included in the daily program made out for the first year's work. At the end of the first month the number of students had increased to 230, necessitating the addi­tion of three more members to the faculty. Miss Ida Baker, Miss Catharine Montgomery and Robert B. Vail were chosen. Of these, Miss Baker and Miss Montgomery still re­main. The first year's graduating class num­bered eight young ladies;.graduates from the elementary course receiving five-year certifi­cates were sixteen in number. During the summer of 1900, the citizens of Bellingham Bay provided funds enough to finish five more rooms and to add three members to the faculty. Miss Tromanhauser succeeded Miss Rogers as supervisor of the training school. The senior class of 1901 contained 29 members, the corps of practice teachers about 50. The legislature of 1901 appropriated $93,800 for the building of an annex and the maintenance of the school for two years. The school year beginning Sep­tember, 1901, found the school with a faculty of fifteen members, a much larger number of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger students, the annex built, the laboratories enlarged, the library improved, the museum arranged, etc. Since then the work of the institution has advanced steadily. Each summer new im­provements in the grounds and equipments have been made. The library at the present time contains 8,000 volumes and the museum 5,000 speci­mens. The building has furnished 72 rooms, which include a large auditorium, 3 laboratories, a well furnished gymnasium, fitted with hot, cold and shower baths and dressing rooms, a society hall, a Y. W. C. A. room, library, museum, office, faculty reception room, pro­fessional library and work room, manual training rooms, lunch hall, recitation rooms, and cloak rooms. The average annual attendance for the first six years was 303. For the past two sum­mers mid-year sessions have been held and regular work offered. The legislature appropriated in 1903, $83,- 000, $9,000 of which was used for the comple­tion of the annex. The appropriation for 1905 was $80,000. The most important recent improvement was the building of the new dining hall. The old dining hall was moved to a site south of the annex and more than doubled in size. It now contains a large public parlor, a private parlor, and three living rooms on the first floor, in addition to the dining room, kitchen, pantry and closets. The second and third floors have been devoted to sleeping rooms, bath rooms and a large trunk room. A fur­nished laundry occupies the basement. Each of the sleeping rooms is provided with steam heat, electric light, table, chairs, bed lounge, pillows, dresser, rug and window shades. Other furnishings are provided by the occu­pants of the rooms. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger The boarding department of the dining hall is conducted upon the club plan, and all regu­lar boarders will be given a voice in the man­agement of the club. The lecture courses provided by the Normal have become a feature of the literary life of the school and have been well patronized by the citizens of Bellingham. The cost of the lecture course tickets is nominal. The lecture course includes each year historical, scientific and ethical subjects. The year 1905 has opened very auspiciously for the school. The faculty, originally six in number, are now nineteen. Dr. Mathes has consented to remain with the institution for the number of years for which he was recently re-elected. Mr. H. G. Lull has succeeded Miss Tromanhauser as supervisor of the training school. Miss Sperry, Miss Miller, Miss Gray and Mrs. Smith are also new teachers. In every department the work is being carried on vigorously and thoroughly. The rapid progress of the school may well be considered remarkable, but several condi­tions have combined to make it possible. Among these should be mentioned the need which was felt in the western part of the state for a normal school, and the harmony which has always existed between legislature and trustees, trustees and faculty, faculty and students, and, last but not least, the kindly support given by the people of the state. "06." A POEM The fabled muses are again loose on earth and have been haunting the halls of our "Majestic Normal,"1 as the following eulogis­tic- elegy or elegystic-eulogy would indicate. The author, although not an expert in "feet" and "metre," has the true poetic spirit and is un-erring in his (?) choice of lofty themes. Oh, what is so rare as Dr. Jack ? There are dozens of girls upon his track, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 And his modest cheek turns a dainty red Whenever he hears a woman's tread; For he knows that Cupid with his darts Is searching for tender and manly hearts. So his maiden heart beats high with fear When assembly hour is drawing near. With trembling limbs he mounts the stage, This martyr of the Schlolastic Age! And the kindly curtain shields his face From a hundred women's brazen gaze. Was man e'er known to suffer so? Cans't 'magazine a heavier load of woe Upon a mortal here below ? It may ne'er be sung, and may ne'er be said, The burthen of this kinky head. But when this modest man is dead And all his eulogies are said, I pray thee come and drop a tear Upon his sweet, untimely bier; And read these words— There lieth here one whom the world too rudely pressed, A man with all the charms possessed But his sweet young life was worn away, And his sunny curls turned an early grey, Because the unfeeling world would look At his charming face. So the sweet flower drooped 'neath the scorching Sun And Dr. Jack's short race was run. SIRIUS SOCIETY NOTES AIMS OF OUR SOCIETY As we are beginning a new year and many of us are new to the work of the S. L. S., it is fitting that we discuss briefly the ends to­ward which we, as a unit and as individuals, are working. It should be remembered that first and foremost, we call ourselves a literary society. Let us then be in fact a literary society, our object being to raise literary ideals of our members by teaching apprecia­tion of, and by encouraging the production of literary gems. (?) Do not smile, kind reader, diamond cutting takes time and who will say what talent is to be found within the Sirius Literary Society ? There is hardly one of us but what feels, constantly, an inability to express thought in a clear, concise, logical sequence. Our so- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger ciety, by giving drill in debating, impromptu speaking, etc., tries to help its members to a more complete mastery of their mother tongue. This is a result well worth striving for, for upon our ability to use language de­pends, in a large measure, our growth, peda-gogically speaking. The culture of a nation is measured by the flexibility of its language, that is, by its power to express subtle shades of meaning. As individuals we may rest assured that our culture will be measured by the same standard. In close connection with fluency of speech we find fluency of voice. How much may be expressed by one sound uttered in varying tones. Tone lends color, life, soul, to spoken words. Histrionic ability is sought for and encouraged in recitations, essays, etc. We all know that "music hath charms" and we seek them. Many of our members are familiar with the masters, and those of us who are not, attend Miss Moore's classes. Just a word as to the social side. It per­vades the entire work, making a unit of many minds working harmoniously towards the same end. As one, we enjoy our Friday sessions. Officers of the Sirius Literary Society: President Miss Nellie Thompson Vice-President Miss May Sloan Secretary Miss Helen Miller Treasurer Mr. Chas. Jones Sargeant-at-arms Miss Selma Glineburg The first meeting in the year 1905-06 of the Sirius Literary Society was held September 29. The program was short but very inter­esting. Miss Walda Wall recited in her usual interesting way; a piano solo by Miss Allen was well received. Miss Ellis and Miss Lewis rendered an instrumental duet with the skill we always expeet from them. An impromptu debate on the subject, Resolved: That co­education be abolished, was decided in favor ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 of the negative, for which we girls aredevotly thankful, the opinions of the boys to the contrary not-with-standing. We really hope that we will not have a bad influence upon the young men of the institution. THE CLIONIAN SOCIETY The Clionian society this year numbers about one hundred and twenty-five members, of whom fifty-five are new students, whom we are glad to welcome. The society is plan­ning to do some strong work this winter, though as yet there have been no carefully prepared programs, owing to the lack of time and the election of a new program commit­tee. The officers of the society for the first quar­ter are as follows: President Miss Judith Hawes Vice-President Miss Lena Smith Secretary Miss Isabelle Holt Treasurer Mr. R. A. Moore Sargeant-at-Arms Miss Minnie Osberg Reporter Miss Mildred Wilson Pianist Miss Floy Sullivan Program Committee Miss Whitaker, Chairman, Miss Pearl Perine, Miss Frankie Sullivan, Miss Tressie Flesher, Miss Minnie LeSourd. THE YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB At a special meeting of a few members of last year's Debating Club, it was decided to carry on the work of the club. As only a few members had returned to school an invita­tion was extended to all the new young men to become members. A few accepted the in­vitation and signed the constitution. This increased the membership to sixteen of the most active young men in school. At the same special meeting the following officers were elected for a term of one month: Mr. Nichols, president; Mr. Cory, vice-president; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Mr. Scanell, secretary; Messrs. Smith, Tibbies and Anderson, program committee, and Mr. Montgomery, sargeant-at-arms. The first regular meeting was held the following Thurs­day and a good program was rendered. As the purpose of the club is to cultivate ease and freedom in speaking, debates and impromptus are always given a prominent place on the program. To make the pro­grams more interesting and for the sake of variety, essays, descriptions, invectives, ora­tions, dialogues, declamations and songs are often given. Up to the present time all who have taken part in the program have shown a commendable spirit and if this spirit and activity is kept up we hope soon to be recog­nized as the third society of the school. Y. W. C. A. The Young Women's Christian Association is one of about six hundred student societies in this country affiliated with the national movement. It aims to unite all the young women of the school in mutual helpfulness as they strive to follow the teachings of the Master. By this Christian fellowship it aims to foster and promote the spiritual life of the student body. Through the training in Christian work which the association offers, through the summer conferences and through the help and inspiration received from the visits of the student secretaries and its weekly devotional meetings, it helps to send out of the school Christian women whose lives shall be a vital force working for all that is deepest and best in life. The Young Women's Christian Association is not a substitute for the obligation one owes to the church of her choice, but joins more closely one class of people of all sects or no sect who have the same interests and the same problems and the same temptations as they seek to put into practice the teachings of Christ. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 The Y. W. C. A. desires to be of real service in the school in the way of helping new stud­ents and in being ready at all times to lend a hand. It is just because we students are so crowded with science and history, mathe­matics and language, methods, practice, phy­sical culture and society; because we are re­moved from the restraints of home and thrown upon our own resources; because we are strangers in the churches, that we need this closer bond to keep our spiritual life apace with the intellectual—to keep both well poised, to make them steady in purpose and to give beauty of character. Because the Y. W. C. A. has come to fill this place in college life, it has won the devotion of thous­ands of the best students in the land. The officers of the Y. W. C. A. this year are: President, Minnie Carver; Vice-President, Ethel Cook; Secretary, Walborg Olson; Treas­urer, Minnie LeSourd. ATHLETICS Rickety! Zippity! Rickety! Zap! The Athletic Season is on Now that the necessary red tape of organi­zation is over, work has begun in earnest. The Association officers for the season are: President, Sarah L. Van Reypen; vice-presi­dent, Ray Montgomery; secretary and treas­urer, Belle Holt; athletic editor, Nellie Ap­pleby. Interest at present is centered upon the winter sports of basket ball and foot ball, but until now little has been accomplished in either line. Foot ball seems to be hampered, as various other Normal affairs often are, by a scarcity of young men; but it is to be hoped the ability and faithful practice evidenced are not to be wasted through unlucky circumstances. On account of the heavy study program, the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger Seniors will not be able to take as active a part as usual in the basket ball of this semes­ter, but expect to enter the contest for the Kline cup. Miss Mildred Wilson has been chosen as manager of'06 team. The Junior class teams have been organized and are practicing regularly. Manager Frances Coburn expects to have a good team as there are strong players from several well known High School teams to re-iuforce last year's line-up. The present line-up is: Forwards—Miss Johnson, Miss Pillman, Miss Goldthwaite, Miss Crocker, Miss O'Farrel. Guards—Miss Perkins, Miss Coleman, Miss Appleby, Miss Moyer, Miss Corbet. Centers—Miss Stanley, Miss Sloan. With the two upper class teams and those being organized in the lower classes, an inter­esting contest for the "Kline Cup" is expected. Until the teams are selected and have had some practice no schedule can be arranged be­tween the various managers, but the degree of class spirit now in evidence foreshadows an eager contest. SENIORS The present Senior class will, without doubt, be the "banner" graduating class of the Bel-lingham Normal, for we already have a mem­bership of 47 and there are still others plan­ning to enter next semester, which will prob­ably swell our numbers to over half a hundred. Soon after school opened the class met and elected the following officers: President Jessie Scott Cowing Secretary Lena Smith Treasurer : Georgie Ellis Associate Editor Luella N. C. Whitaker Basket Ball Manager Mildred Wilson Our Senior class have caught the true Bel- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 linghara spirit and although they cannot do much toward the subsidy plan or the electric sign on Sehome hill, yet they can unite their efforts to advertise the town, and that is what they are planning to do. They have designed and will soon place on the market a fine lot of novel Bellingham hat pins. These pins will be just the thing to send to eastern friends for Christmas gifts, for they will repre­sent beauty, utility and best of all—your city. As soon as the order can be filled you will find them for sale by every enterprising, home-loving merchant of the city who carries that line of goods at all. First come, first served. THE CRY OF THE SENIORS Little we ask for our wants are few, Our one great want is now well known Just one very plain little boy will do— A boy we can call our own.—Snap. COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH Old gold, old gold, old gold Or new gold if you will, Old gold, old gold, old gold Old gold is our color still.—Snip. Miss Fogg is developing the word rear in the primary department of the training school—used it in several sentences. Firmly believing that she had performed her duty, she said: "Johnnieyou may use the word rear in a sentence." Johnnie replied—"I have a rear." Oh this is the trial of the Juniors In mourning they wish to be, Are they mourning in black for the white Man Or in white for the heathen Chinee? Now this is a puzzel for teachers To find out what the Juniors be, Can weclass them in with the white Man Or in with the yellow Chinee.—Snip. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger THE SENIOR RECEPTION One of the most pleasant and successful student affairs that has been given since the founding of the institution, was the reception given by the Senior class on Friday evening, October 6. The society hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and made a most attractive and home-like reception room. Two interesting corners were the Japanese corner and the Indian corner. A table full of curios brought by Miss Horner from the Hawaiian Islands and some photographs loaned by Dr. Mathes were of interest to all. The guests of the class, about two hundred and fifty in number, were received at the head of the stairs by the reception committee. Many students and friends of the school were present, but over half the faculty were conspicuous by their absence. Music, rendered by different members of the class, made a pleasant undercurrent to conversation throughout the evening. The program was unique and pleasing, consisting of the following numbers. Solo Miss Frankie Sullivan Pantomime..Miss Krausse, Miss Van Reypen Tableau A Modern Romeo Miss Flesher, Miss Graham, Miss Van Reypen Tableau The Three Stages Miss Glineburg and Miss Peek Miss Krausse and Miss Van Reypen made the hit of the evening in their Pantomime, The Modern Romeo was so true to life that it made the girls homesick. To appropriate music, selected, arranged, and played by Miss Geogie Ellis, Miss Glineburg moved through the three stages in a bachelor's life, "Single Blessedness" as he dreams over his paper, "Less Blessed" as he vainly attempts to sew on a button and "Blessed Indeed" when a little wife keeps him company in the evening. Fruit punch and wafers were served by ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 members of the class in the Y. W. C. A. room. The punch table, strewn with ivy and nas­turtiums, stood under a canopy of old gold bunting twined with ivy. The Y. W. C. A. room was decorated in old gold bunting and golden maple leaves. THIRD YEARS Hi-ho-mine! Hi-ho-mine! Bellingham Normal 1909, Along the line They can't outshine The skookum class 1909. President Walter Nichols Vice-President Dorothy Jennings Secretary and Treasurer Ethel Cook Sargeant-at-arms Herman Smith ||: Brek-a-ke-kex, Quax! Quax! :|| Third Year. ALUMNI A member of our staff visited the Skagit County Teachers' Institute last week and recognized among the assembly the following ex-students and alumni: Julia Argus, Alice Kellogg, Evelyn Kirkpatrick, Loretta 0'- Laughlin, Elsie Ware, Helen and Edna Whit­ney, Gertrude Bigelow, Edith Austin, Myrl Hays, Edith Trafton, Grace Dickey, Josie Little, Lottie Graham, Burton Doran and Mabel Steen. It is the work of such teachers as the above that causes the superintendent and principals of Skagit county to look to our Normal school to supply them with assistants. Institute week brought many familiar faces back among us. Several alumni were seen wandering through the halls of their Alma Mater. Miss Mary McBride, '01, and Miss Hattie Pratt, '02, visited the primary department of the training school during institute week. Miss Statira Biggs, '03, is a senior at the U. of W. this year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger Miss Elsie E. Ware, one of our elementaries of '04, is teaching another 9 months term of school at LaConner. Miss Ware is one of Skagit county's most successful teachers and ranks high in her chosen field of labor. Miss Mary E. Patric of the class of '03 visited the Normal last week. Miss Patric is first primary teacher at Monroe this year, while other members of the same faculty are Alice Carmen, '03, Bessie J. Lloyd and Annie Noble. They have a fine basket ball team at Monroe composed wholly of teachers. Sometimes when we look over the names and recall the familiar faces of the Alumni we cannot keep the following little stanza from chasing through and through our mind: All are scatted now and fled, Some are married, some are dead, And when we ask with throbs of pain Oh, when shall we all meet again ? The ancient timepiece makes reply, "never." Although first half of the second line seems almost an "ad absurdum" when thought of in connection with normal girls, yet injustice we must say that it sometimes does happen, for example Miss Ida Pillman, '03, became Mrs. W. E. Townsend last June and is now living at South Bend, Indiana; and Miss Anna Risley, an elementary of '04, gave up a promising career as a pedagog to unite her interests and fortune with that of Dr. Geo. Boyd, a brilliant young physician of Palouse. Others have "scattered and fled" to the fol­lowing places: Jessie Jamieson, '05, teaching at East Sound; Florence Sears, '04, teacher at Snohomish; Jessie Lawrence, '02, german and mathematics in Snohomish high school; Lucy Vestal, '03, and Eva Comegy, '02, grade work in Snohomish; Ethel Hunt, '03, teach­ing in high school at Colfax, Wash.; Gert­rude Streator, '02, student atU.of W.; Lillian Burke, '05, teaching at Snohomish; Emma Gruber, '03, is at her home in Winlock—not ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 teaching; Emma Dubuque, elementary of '02, wielding the birch and chalk at Snohomish; Edith York, fourth and fifth grades at Wal­lace; Effie Rear, '03, Granite Falls; Helen Collins, fifth grade a t Kirkland; Bess Darland, '04, Custer; Mrs. Anna Temple, '03, first primary at Chehalis; Gertrude Smith, '03, Everett; Myrtle Alexander, teaching near Snohomish; Ruby Smith at Downs, Lincoln county; Cassie Gifford, '05, a t Robe; Ethel Everett, '04, Custer; and Myrl Hays, '05, is guiding the intellectual development of the seventh grade at Sedro-Woolley. JUNIORS PRAYER Give us of your poise, O Seniors ! Give us of your knowledge, also, Of your power of penetration,— Of your power to see through us. We, as little lambs, will follow Up the path if you will guide us, To the summit of the mountain Known to men as "Hill of Knowledge." We are young, our footsteps shakey, We are weak, our hearts are quakey. You are like the sun above us,— Like the shining orb of heaven To point out and light our pathway Up the Mount of Understanding, To the goal of Normal Wisdom, By your loving grace, O guide us ! JOKES 1. Frequently heard in Junior roll call— "Miss McClure, er-rather, Mr. McClure?" Because there are no boys in the Senior class is no reason to doubt that the Juniors have three. 2. Oh! Where's the Senior's bunting? The Seniors are a hunting To find their colors and a pin To wrap their baby Senior in, Oh! Where's the Senior's bunting? (Where?) 3. Junior girl, waiting for a car to pass— "Speaking of our class colors I—say, wasn't that the funeral car ? " (A subject for discus­sion in psychology—Does one thought intro­duce another?) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF SARAH L. VAN REYPEN, '06 Editor-in-Chief PEARL PEIME, '06 Locals LUELLA WHITTAKER, '06 . . . Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, 06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. WALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. V. NOVEMBER, 1905 No. 1 EDITORIAL With this issue the NORMAL MESSENGER appears before the public for the 6th year in its career. We are justly proud of our paper, not for itself alone, but because it stands as a representatives of one of the fore­most Normal schools in the northwest. We extend congratulations to every one who has been instrumental in raising and maintaining the standard now prevailing in both school and paper. It is our intention this year to publish eight numbers of the NORMAL MESSENGER, begin­ning with this—our first issue. We gratefully appreciate the support given us, through our advertisers — for them we bespeak your patronage—without their sup­port we could not publish a monthly paper. Some great mind has put into words a motto, strictly followed by all normal boys— "There is safety in numbers"— Elementaries (1-2-4 years) put your books on the shelf ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 and just for one brief moment "come out," and show yourself. Oh, poet grand, well hast thou said, J s "rush in where angels fear to tread." When reading these pages keep in mind the fact that we are but amateurs and offer your criticisms as you would if you were in the other fellow's place. LOCALS In the early part of July Miss Rose Wilson, who did substitute work in the English de­partment last year, was married to Mr. Clarence Heuson, vice-principal of a New Orleans school. The jroung couple toured the southern states and are now at home in New Orleans. Let the watch word of each old and each new student be,—Do your best. During the teachers' institute week many old faces were welcomed to our school. Miss Van Reypen went to Seattle to see Ben Hur; while there she paid a visit to the University. The old students who know one of our former teachers, Mrs. C. N. Chaplin, nee Miss M. U. Myers, will be pleased to know that a baby boy came to gladden their home in September. The hearty congratulation of the students are extended, and best wishes for the health, wealth and happiness to the heir. Ben Phelps and Gordon March, Normal boys of the last year, students of the Univer­sity at present, came up to attend the Senior reception. Miss Ada Hogle and Miss Lena Dodd took a pedimotor trip to Lake Padden one Sunday. The "fierce Kabibonokka issued his lodge of snow-drifts" and made us an unbidden visit one day last week. Everyone but the Cherry Seniors seemed chilled by his icy presence, but nothing short of a "midnight minstrel" can phase a Senior. Miss Edna France went to Seattle to see Ben Hur. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store Office Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main 24 ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Corner Mlk and Holly HEADQUARTERS EASTMAN'S KODAKS lt; PHOTO SUPPLIES PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'6, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELUNQHAM. WASH. WE HAVE A FINE SUPPLY OP PYROGRAPHY GOODS ON HAND FOR CHRISTMAS HEGG'S STUDIO uswkst. THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, SchafFuer Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Dont' forget the place to buy your choice meats. rAJe VAN ZANDT MEAT CO. TURKEYS, GEESE CHICKENS For Thanksgiving and the Holidays Phone Main 64 108 W. Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [vii] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHAM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PHONE MAIN 179 FREE DELIVERY A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 November - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS COLLINS SL CO. DRUGGISTS We recommend PHOSPHATIC EMULSION for COUGHS, COLDS and LA GRIP. Also the best Tonic and Tissue Builder. Kodaks and Photographic Supplies 206 East Holly St. Phone Black 1881 LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING IIC3 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN is BellingHam, WasH. H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Purdy, Prat. E. 0. 6r»»e«, Vici-Pm. C. K. McMillin, Cishiir THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, Is0,009 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITSPPPPP
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- 1905_1201 ---------- Page 1 ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly December, 1905 ---------- Page 2 ---------- BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester will open January 29, '06 f l EW classes will be organized at the opening H» of the Second Semester, including c
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Show more1905_1201 ---------- Page 1 ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly December, 1905 ---------- Page 2 ---------- BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester will open January 29, '06 f l EW classes will be organized at the opening H» of the Second Semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade sub­jects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. PROMINENT FEATURES Two good buildings; new dining hall; cat­alogued library; large museum; physical, chem­ical and biological laboratories; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. ADMISSION AND EXPENSES Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Page 3 ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Maiu 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours l 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Page 4 ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER •a 11 m„„i, / xo8 West Holly Street Holly Block j I 3 0 5 D o c k s t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms r8 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets RHONE BLACK 75 BEIXINGHAM, WASH DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. B. LUDQQIQ WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. A Fine I lt;ine of HOLIDA Y GOODS at Prices Sight. Now located at 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELLINGHAM, WASH. VIENNA BAKERY 6flF 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK l gt;ONS Professional Funeral Directors and licensed Embalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 292* We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Page 5 ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A, B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADA WH,SON SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Page 6 ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. I BYRON GROCERY CO. I 5 Daylight. Block 'Phone Main 200 5. 5 1207 Elk Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. 5 £ I T H E DAINTIEST XMHS GIFTS ARE AT SHERMAN'S jsr BOOKS GALORE ^ HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MQR. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Page 7 ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1905 A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE CARELESS JUNIORS! How did thos vibrations reach the halls for the wary Seniors to lay hold of? A Junior rush on Christmas eve! There was no shutting it out. It would come. Had only some faint impulse been perceived a day earlier some plan of escape could have been invented. But this very night when the cream (Seniors) of the institution were to have a cherry time all to themselves, those greedy Juniors had to "butt" in. Brains were raked and reraked which resulted in an idea—an airy one. Komura's motor. The folks of Bellingham had waxed con­servative in course of time and were suspicious of any thing tending in an airy direction, so Komura, whose ancestors had developed the desire of being somewhat out of reach, found little employment for his aerial vessel. All his means had been used up in building the contrivance and as luck would have it, the thing was too large for anchorage on na­tive soil and wings had to be spread for a world of more space to the east. The night was foggy and not a shadow was perceptible as the winged car moved noiselessly over the campus and stopped short near the window of an upper story. In piled the Seniors in company with an extra amount of victuals. But whither wend ? A r aw chill permeated the atmosphere and shivers were prevalent in spite of wraps. "To the crater," was the accord. ---------- Page 8 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger The motor now floated in free air. Below the fog wreathed and twirled in fantastical masses. From half way up the horizon fell the moon's calm and steady light, while the little stars flickered uneasily at a greater depth. Here and there hill tops with clumps of trees showed dimly through the fleecy whiteness, and in the distance rose bald brows of snowy peaks. The crater is near! Odorous fumes and a most welcome warmth greet the comers. Where the rocks are warm but at a safe dis­tance from the fumy caldron, anchor is cast and the party alight. In a groove among hot rocks a midnight repast is heated, served and eaten. What a lonely place! Below, old Baker's sides are still coated with snow. Thither the maidens wend their way for a coast. One well proportioned young woman tries first. Seated on a folded mackintosh she starts down a small incline, but slides farther than expected and lands, near a clump of small evergreens, right into the arms of a huge bear. The astonished brute only blinks and the heroine neither screams nor weeps, but lays hold of a coil of rope dropped from above. The bear now realizes what he is about to lose and reaches out a paw, but only to clutch a rubber. I t was morning when the party reached home and there were all the "years" and Juniors too, even the faculty, to welcome them. Komura's motor is no longer idle. There is no end to coasting parties. On suitable toboggans they coast down inclines, by ropes they are brought to higher levels, and at the crater limbs are thawed and bear steak roasted. NEUTRAL. ---------- Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 BEFORE (A Poem With Words) All hail to Christmas, our autum vacation, Our long visit home we greet with glad hearts, We have bravely survived test and examination, For having escaped, thrill of thankfulness dart Through us making bright all the world. The fame of the turkey and juicy mince pie Has been shouted in song and in story, In meter most metric, in picture most graphic Has been heralded Christmas glory. Through many good things we've been giddily whirl'd So I will desist. AFTER (A Poem Without Words.) O-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-h ! R. C. R. SIRIUS Friday, November 10 The Sirius Literary Society convened in Society Hall for a short program, made shorter still by the fact that four of the seven numbers on the program were omitted. Rea­sons obvious. The critic's report was read in assembly several mornings later by Dr. Mathes. Need we add that it was not com­plimentary ? Friday, November 24 Again the S. L. S. met, this time prepared to live down the failure of the preceding ses­sion and they more than succeeded. In addi­tion to a very good program, the chairs were straight, the blinds at a proper angle, the room comfortably warm. Hallowe'en trash removed, etc. Let me say, in an aside, t h a t a neat pile of kindling had been prepared as an emergency fund upon which to call in case of a sudden change in the weather. Y. W. C. A. The progress of the Y. W. C. A. during the month of November has been very noticeable. This has been manifested by the increased en­thusiasm of the old members and in the gain­ing of new ones. ---------- Page 10 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Miss Kyle, one of the four National Y. W. C. A. Secretaries visited the Association and spent several days interviewing and instructing the committees, and in lecturing to the Association in a body. A reception of welcome was given Miss Kyle by the " Y. W." in the gymnasium on the evening of her arrival, at which each class in the school performed a "stunt." The "stunts" included class yells by the First Years, charades, representing song titles, by the Second Years, selections, beautifully ren­dered, by the Third Year Comic Orchestra, a typical Normal class conducted by the Juniors and a song by the Seniors, which consisted of a solo by Miss Stone and chorus by the entire class. The Association is planning to send a large delegation to the Northwestern Conference held at Gearhart, Oregon, next August. They are also planning to take up systematic Bible study in the near future. One class is to be conducted by Miss Gray and the other by Miss Sperry. From the number of girls al­ready enrolled in these classes one may easily see that they have felt the need of classified Bible study and are eagerly availing them­selves of the opportunity offered them for such study. The World's Week of Prayer was observed by special meetings held at mid-day. Great interest was manifested at these meetings and everyone who attended was helped by 'them. The leaders of the meetings were Miss Kyle, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. McCartney, Miss Sperry, and Mrs. Todd. CLIONEAN LITERARY NOTES When in the course of human events, peo­ple discover t h a t they have certain talents, which heretofore have been neglected, they find it necessary to develop these same talents. As a result of this discovery among certain Clionean members about fifty have with- ---------- Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 drawn and formed two separate societies, i.e., the Dramatic and Literary. We have full faith, that, since the member­ship has been reduced, more effective work will be accomplished in the future, making impromptu programs become a thing of the past. THESPIAN Have you heard about the Thespian Dramatic Society, a band of twenty-five young ladies—chosen from the two large Literary societies ? Yes, they now exist under the management of the following officers: President Frankie Sullivan Vice-President Stella Dodd Secretary and Treasurer Ada Myers Reporter Walda Wall For their first program a discussion of the earliest dramas and dramatists of China, India, Greece and Rome was given. In the future it will be the aim of the soci­ety to study the drama from its beginning to the present time and also to become acquaint­ed literally with some of the famous persons who have interpreted it. Presentation of scenes from well known dramas may be given during the Second Semester. BOY'S DEBATING CLUB The constitution was amended several weeks ago and the amendments went into effect the first of November. Until then the boys had met every Thursday evening at seven thirty (7:30), but now the meetings are held every other Friday. The program rendered at the last meeting was the best the society has given thus far. Every member on the program did his duty. The society feels proud of the fact that it won the prize offered by the MESSENGER to the society hav­ing the highest per cent of its members as subscribers of the paper. At a regular busi- ---------- Page 12 ---------- 8 The Normal Messengei ness meeting a new set of officers were elected for the next quarter. Some of these officers are in favor of a more social time and a special Christmas program or banquet may be given some time before Christmas vacation. 100 per cent—What we lack in numbers we make up in proceedings—? SENIORS First in knowledge First in stunts First to the front in everything. On the night of all, Hallowe'en, when the fairies, the brownies and gobblins hold high carnival on the earth, our Seniors' class— bound to be left out of nothing—decided to entertain in a unique and quite informal man­ner, the members of the faculty. Accordingly they met on the corner of Oak and Garden streets, with their intellectual faces trans­formed by masks that were in keeping with the event. Here they separated and proceeded to "issue their invitations." A few of the teachers became alarmed at the unusualness of it all and went into secret quarters, much to their regret when they learned later what they had missed. Noticeable among the ab­sentees was Dr. Bowman. In some way the Seniors learned that he was wandering around in the moonlight, on the summit of Sehome Hill, searching for "nothing" and they did not have the heart to interrupt the quest. How­ever, the majority of the faculty were cap­tured and a march for the Normal began. The gentlemen members were loaded down with the good things that the Seniors had prepared for the evening's refreshments and the pumpkin pies, cakes and doughnuts aided greatly in keeping them in the ranks. On the campus the Seniors and their guests were met by a band of Juniors who made football rush at them. The Seniors, thanks to the experi­ence and skill of the gentlemen of the faculty, ---------- Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 wedged their way through the on-rushing Juniors and reached the Normal in safety. The only booty secured by the Junior class was a bunch of empty shoe boxes that they mistook for pumpkin pies. Arrived at the building the faculty were invited to perform some appropriate stunts, the crowning fea­ture of which was the serving of "tea and small talk" by Prof. Wilson. After this, re­freshments— such as the Senior class only can serve— were placed before the guests and as the hand of the clock counted of the weird hour of the Hallowe'en midnight, the spell was broken and the revellers dispersed. The Senior caps have come. They are dark blue with the '06 stitched in old gold. The "Beautiful Bellingham" hat pins t h at were gotten out by the '06 class are ready for the market. They are not only unique and artistic but are the product of excellent local workmanship. They are but another expression of that genuine Bellingham spirit that should animate the being of every resi­dent— either permanent or temporary—of the city. A partial view of the town, including court house and city hall is shown, also a view of Sehome Hill and the glorious Puget Sound sunset over the bay. But they must be seen to be appreciated — you will find them for sale in all the leading establishments. The pie and cake sale given last Friday was a complete success. The only thing that was lacking was a sufficient supply to meet the demand.. JUNIORS The Junior class with a force of forty-three girls and THREE boys has been fully organized. Mr. Scannel was unanimously elected class president; Miss Edith Perkins was elected vice-president; Miss Hattie Denzel, secretary; Miss Moyer, treasurer; Mr. Andrews, sar-geant- at-arms. ---------- Page 14 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger The Juniors have selected several jolly class yells as well as class colors. Black and white being novel and adapted to all color combination was chosen. THIRD YEARS Members of the Third Year class met Octo­ber 17, and organized, electing the following officers: Walter Nichols. President Miss Jennings Vice-President Miss Cook vSecretary and Treasurer H. F. Smith Sargeant-at-Artns A good spirit was shown and from appear­ances the Third Years will be doing things shortly. SECOND YEARS Sophomore class colors, Crimson and Gray; class teacher Miss Mabel Moore; officers: President H. E. Bloyd Vice-President Miss May Call Secretary Miss Mae McCrait Treasurer Miss Mary Jacohson Basket Ball Manager Miss Francis Daly Razzle, Dazzle, Bish, Boom, Bah! Sophomores, Sophomores, Rah! Rah! Rah! There are those who like to lie at the gate of the Sohomores, and eat of the crumbs that fall from their table. THAT COLONIAL PARTY One of the most enjoyable social functions of the season was the party given by the Sophomore class on Saturday evening, Nov­ember 25. Old fashioned cozy corners, plants, flowers, rugs, and the class colors, "crimson and gray," in festoons, lampshades and a beautiful ban­ner gave to the Society Hall and Y. W. C. A. rooms most unique and pleasing appearance. The Freshmen offered a prelude to the evening's fun by kidnapping the president of the Sophomore class, but he managed to es­cape by means of a friendly trunk rope and a second story window and arrived at the ---------- Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Society rooms in time to assist in welcoming the guests of the class. The quaint costumes and merry laughter of youth as the young people entered enthusi­astically into the old fashioned games carried us back to the dear old days of our great-great- grandparents and to those first thanks­giving days. At 10:30 the doors of the Y. W. C. A. room were thrown open revealing a long table presided over by members of the class, and bearing in its center an immense punch­bowl, filled with old fashioned sweet cider, and piled high on either end with apples, nuts and doughnuts. Then toasts and wit held carnival until the lights were turned low and a thrilling "ghost" story, recited by the class president concluded the evenings entertain­ment. Very reluctantly we bade our hosts goodnight. "CHUCK-A-NUT" Bright and early Saturday morning (Nov. 4th) Miss Le Conteand ten other girlsstarted on a delightful little trip. Dressed in their blue and white suits and with their lunches strapped on their backs they left South Bell-ingham and were, before many minutes, climbing Mt. Chucknut. After two hours of puffing and blowing the band of "Alpine climbers" reached, not the "jumpingoff place," but the place from where one of the grandest views of the northwest can be obtained. By the time the girls had gazed to their hearts content at the beautiful scenery, and, at the same time, had satisfied their hunger, to some degree, it was suggested that those present should form a club. And so, on the top of Mount Chuckanut the first tribunal of the C. C. C. was held. The following officers were chosen: Chief Official Adviser, Chief Mock-a-Mock, Chief Pathfinder, Chief Hiker, Chief Fanner, Chief Puffer, Chief Mender, Chief Router, Chief Skirt-checker, Chief Water Carrier, Chief Scribe and Little Chief, The Mascot. ---------- Page 16 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAKE SARAH L. VAN REYPEN, '06 - Editor-in-Chief PEARL PEIME, '06 Locals LUELLA WHITAKER, '06 - - - - Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. WALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. V. DESMBERTIW NO?2 EDITORIAL Who does not admire the man who can come before an audience and give them, in a clear unhesitating manner, his opinion on the topic under discussion or who can write his views so that he will not be ashamed to see them in print ? The attainment of this ease of manner and the ability to express ones self, is the aim of our literary societies. Four years of thor­ough conscientious work in an active literary society, should take away that fear of the audience, which has probably lost more good causes for want of advocates than has any other thing, and it should give one a confi­dence in himself which will win half the battles of his life. Let us then be up and doing— ever keeping in mind the fact; that "The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night." Jr.-Boys-Chorus—I'se no lady—I'se no baby— Wonder if I'se a man. ---------- Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The staff extend to the faculty and entire student bod}' their best wishes for a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. The editress sits in her sanctum, Her brow is furrowed with care, "Oh what shall I do," she mutters, "I don't consider this fair I've talked till I'm almost exhausted, I fear that my health will decline Yet strive as I may, there are students Who, when asked to subscribe, will decline. Z. I. P. The NORMAL MESSENGER is a paper for the students and by the students; its success does not depend on the editorial staff alone, but also on the literary and especially the financial support given it by the student body. We do not wish the students to feel that the staff editors desire all the "honor and pleasure" of writing for the paper. We should be more than pleased to find in the MESSENGER box in the library, any locals, poems, parodies, stories, essays or other material that would aid in making the paper a success. LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS DEAR SANTA— Please send the Seniors a real live up-to-date boy (a very handy luxury, don't you know). To to Juniors, some original ideas. To the Third Years, some loyal ties. (They are so elusive). To the Soph's, some woolen hose. (They are noted for cold trilbys). To the Freshies, a "pony" and a rattle. Furs, coats and other articles usually marked down during the holidays, took a "brace" just before Thanksgiving and "went up." A noted writer once said that it was the "empty can" that rattled the loudest. Fac­ulty as well as students beware of the "noise" you make on the world's stage. ---------- Page 18 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger ALUMNI Miss Belle McRae '05 has a position as first primary teacher in Everett this year. Miss Myrtle Williams, '05, has a similar posi­tion in Arlington. Both of these youngladies visited friends in Bellingham over Sunday. F. W. Rhoades, a graduate of '03, is now principal at Shelton, Mason county. The school there has ten grades and a corps of seven teachers. Miss Birdie Winchell, '05, is teaching a country school near Shelton. Miss Nellie Sweeney, who attended the Normal during the year 1903, is now superin­tendent of San Juan county. Miss Christine Thomle, one of our elemen­tary graduates, is studying in a medical school in Sweden. Miss Myrl Hays spent Sunday with her mother and sister. Miss Susie Andrews, '05, visited with her parents on the south side during Thanksgiv­ing vacation. Miss Stella Carlson, '05, is teaching at Oak Harbor and Miss Gertrude Aldridge also of the '05 class, is teaching in her home school at Oso. Miss Nellie Jones, of '04, is teaching at Ferndale. She is a very thorough worker in the W. C. T. U. and received special mention at the recent convention for her earnest efforts in the work. Miss Carrie Risedorph, '04, is teaching in the Queen Anne school in Seattle. Miss Emily Dodd, an elementary^ graduate of '05, is teaching the seventh grade at Blaine this year. It is with deepest regret that we record the death of Miss Mariam Darwin which oc­curred at her home in this city several weeks ---------- Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 ago. Miss Darwin graduated from the ele­mentary course in '04 and has since been teaching in the city schools, being employed in the Franklin school at the time of her death. LOCALS Miss Moore, head of the music depart­ment, has arranged for choral practice twice a week at the usual assembly hour. Rev. Orr Wark spent a day visiting the classes in the Normal and training depart­ments. Two numbers of the lecture course have been given, and enjoyed by large audiences. The next number will be given by the Shakes­pearean reader. SECOND YEAR GERMAN CLASS Mr. Jones (translating the following pas­sage from "Wiltelm Hell" "die Herde schlagt er und den Hirten.") "It strikes the herds and the herdsmen." Mr. Stone—Give a more poetic translation of schlagt than "strike." Mr. Jones—"Slugs." Mr. Eply gave a lecture illustrated by lantern slides at Everson, on Wednesday evening, November 23. Dr. Mathes was absent from his post on Thursday, November 24, on account of illness. Several new students entered school at the beginning of the new quarter. Among them are Mrs. Depew, Charlotte Andrews, Ray Smith and Hanah Jacobson. Mr. Romine and Dr. Bowman were among the Knights who visited Sedro-Woolley, Fri­day, November 24. Miss Hays' oratory class will soon begin work to be given before the student body. The librarian has catalogued almost a ---------- Page 20 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger thousand new books since the beginning of the school year. Miss Baker, of the department of mathe­matics, attended the state convention of the W. C. T. U., recently held at Seattle. While in that city she visited Mrs. Blanche Evans Whithan, former assistant in English, in her charming home on Beacon Hill. EXCHANGES The "Mirror" certainly reflects an active and enthusiastic High School and we wish you success. The Academy Journal of Norwich, Conn., contains, not only some good stories, but also an editorial, which all patriotic students should heed. Wa-Wa (Pt. Townsend) from cover to cover you are wide awake. Upon our exchange table may be found the Bulkley News, The Review, Spinster, Western Independent, Mankatonian, Gitche Gumee, Comet, Normal Record, Wa Wa, (Puget Sound Academy), Purple and Gold, (Lewistown), Enterpise, Normal Outlook, The Pacific Wave, The Hodak, The Legenda, The Pharos—The Tocsin, the Adjutant, Purple and Gold (Huron College), The College Inde­pendent, and the Evergreen; each of the above, is an up-to-date school paper—and offer to its readers an opportunity, of acquaintance with its student body. This should be a school paper's mission—for are we not all climbing the one hill, Knowledge ? THE ALKISIAH Friday afternoon, Nov. 4, the christening of the Alkisiah club took place in Miss Baker's recitation room which had been suit­ably arranged for the occasion. The presi­dent of the new club presided most charm- ---------- Page 21 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 ingly over the affair which assumed the shape of a reception with the faculty as guests. The Alkisiah began life a week earlier with a membership of twenty-five young women, with the following officers: Miss Whitaker President Miss Peime Vice-President Miss Green Secretary Miss Long Treasuer Misses Ellis, Pearl Smith, LeSourd..Program Committee Miss Baker performed the christening cere­mony and set forth the aims of the new club which are to be along the lines of prac­tical sociology. Miss Dodd gave a summary of recent political reforms in eastern cities, Miss Smith rendered the "Four Leaved Clover," and Miss Jennings read a dog story from Mark Twain. After the program re­freshments were served and speeches requested from the faculty. Those present responded and gave the new society a hearty godspeed. JUNIOR SOCIAL NOTES On Hallowe'en the Juniors gave a frolic which proved a great success. After a pleas­ant hour of serenading and tricks, refresh­ments of pumpkin pie and cream were served at the Dormitory. J-u-n-i-o-r! That's the way we spell it! Junior! JUNIOR! JUNIOR! That's the way we yell it! Friday, the 24th, the Junior class gave a chafing dish party in the gymnasium. A merry evening was spent in nut-racing and story telling. Miss Sloan and Miss Stanley led the grand march. The party was chap­eroned by Miss Sperry, of the Faculty. Interesting, isn't it, to discover Prof. Romine's red mittens ? Prof. Wilson's historic ability ? The Senior's originality? (?) Prof. Forrest: "I remember when girls wore some sort of thing called 'titters/ fast- ---------- Page 22 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger ened under the bottom of their skirts.—Oh! no, I never saw any, but I know how they worked." If it takes seven yards of oil cloth to make a baby hippopotamus a bathing suit, how long will it take a cock roach with a wooden leg to bore through an onion one inch in diameter? What is worse than a woman with a "waterfall" on her head, a "cataract" in her eye, a "ripple" in her laugh and a "spring" in her heel ? A man with a "notion" in his head. Heard B. Fore. Say, Don, how did the girls like the "hand out ? " Ask the Freshmen how it feels to be left holding the sack. P. S. Some of the Dormitory girls might be able to shed some light on the subject also. ATHLETICS The contest for the Kline Cup begins on December 15, when the first of the series of Inter-class Basket Ball games will be played. On Saturday the 18th the Snaps and the Snipes played a good game of basket ball in the gym. Capt. Cory of the Snaps and Capt. Goodell of the Snipes certainly kept things going. There were a number of fouls called, but the score of 18 to 11 in favor of the Snaps is evidence of close and careful playing. Mr. Lull acted as umpire. Indoor tennis will be taken up early next week. A court has beenformedin the gymna­sium and as there are a number of students who have played tennis before, a contest as lively as in basket ball is expected. '07. JOKES Mr. R — "What are the usual characteristics of southern men? " Miss F.—"Lazy and indolent." ---------- Page 23 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 Mr. R.—"Ha! Ha! I'm glad I see myself as others see me." Miss A. wants to know if days can learn the multiplication table. Heard in psychology—Miss F.—Do 3'ou believe, Mr. Wilson, that days can make goo goo eyes? Mr. Romine—"Some of the heartiest laughs I ever had were at funerals." How shocking!! '07. Don't forget to buy a Bellingham Hat Pin offered for sale by Senior Class of Normal School. These Fins can be secured at several stores in the city. MORSE HDW. 60. I025-J039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store Office Phone Main 35. Store Phone Main 24 Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyes from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. Better see us. BERENS' JEWELRY and OPTICAL HOUSE, The Best Place to Buy Xmas Presents IS AT J. N. SELBY CO.'S Don't Fail to See Their Excellent Display PHONE RED 1172 207 CLOVER BLOCK:. ---------- Page 24 ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS - = KERN'S = - PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE CATER TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTIES FANCY ICE CREAM FROZEN PUDDINGS WATER ICES INDIVIDUAL MOULDS PHONE MAIN 2B81 11B W. HOLLY ST. ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Corner Elk and Holly HEADQUARTERS EASTMAN'S KODAKS lt;£ PHOTO SUPPLIES PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM, WASH. WE HAVE A FINE SUPPLY OF P Y R O G R A P H Y GOODS ON HAND FOR CHRISTMAS HEGG'S STUDIO i^sikst THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Dont' forget the place to buy your choice meats. TVE VAN ZANDT MEAT 00. TURKEYS, GEESE CHICKENS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Phone Main 64 io8 W. Holly Street ---------- Page 25 ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND PISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELUNGHAM ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 a 10 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAH, WASH. ---------- Page 26 ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS COLLINS SL CO. DRUGGISTS Headquarters for HOLIDAY NOVELTIES, XMAS PERFUMES, STILLETO CUTLERY, TOILET ARTICLES and all kinds of KODAK and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES. All students use the COMPETITOR FOUNTAIN PEN—GUARANTEED—Price, $1.00. 206 East Holly St. Phone Black 1881 LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 H. I,. Munro £. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 Bellingham, WasH. H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. I*. MERRITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Purdy, Pres. E. 0. Graves, Vice-Pres. C K. McMillin, Cashier THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,000 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITSPPPPP
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Show more1906_0101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER fellingJjcxm, pfasljtneton |$t lt;mthlg ganuavx, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [i] ---------- Jfarmal ^rlyool BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester Opens January 29th The second semester of the present school year will open on Monday morning, January 29th. At that time more than forty new classes will be organized, including review work in common branches, classes in advanced subjects as well as methods classes in several of the common school branches. New students may enter as well in February as in September, and a large number are ex­pected for the next semester. The school is always able to find good board­ing places for all who come, and excellent ac­commodations may be secured for four dollars per week. Furnished rooms for light house­keeping may also be rented at very reasonable prices. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK The Normal School has always been able to secure places in private homes for all young ladies who wish to work for their board while attending school. At the present time places can be found for a dozen girls if there are girls who will accept this excellent opportunity to attend school at the minimum of cost. The school is always glad to assist students to find places where they may earn their board and room while in school, and correspondence is invited from all who are interested in further details. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black \t,( gt;i —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BEIXINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Eye, Mar, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINQHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office. Main 4. 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302: BELLINQHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block I I o 8 W e s t H o l , y S t r e et nouy BIOCK ^ J305 D o c k s t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BEXLINGHAM, WASH. DR. J, C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. JB. L/UDOHG WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. WATCHES CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELL1NGHAM, WASH. VIENNA BAKERY 6/1FE 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK TS0NS Professional Funeral Directors and Licensed Embalmers : Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 2922 We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADA WILSON SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS r Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED 5 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES \ Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and E g g s - no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. 1 BYRON GROCERY CO. I £ Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 | I 1207 Elk Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. 5 NO MORE NOTE BOOKS FOR EVERY CLASS. INSTEAD USE THE Simplex National Note Book NO. 3S05 AT 40 CENTS. FOUND AT SHERMAN'S IIO WEST HOLLY STREET HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MOR. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JANUARY, 1906 GROWTH IN THE APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN ART IT was natural that a European on his visit to the United States should have been surprised at the large number of paint­ings, by foreign painters, in private American collections. The traveler, through Holland, would re­gard it as strange not to find in the native home, the most representative art of the Dutch painters. This would also be the case in Spain, France, and Italy. He would look for the work of the native painters, and in looking, meets with few disappointments. What can be his mental attitude toward the American Millionaire who points to hie walls, crowded with "Corots," "Millett,'' and "Bretons," but with nothing whatever, or just a bare example or two from the hands of his compatriots ? Very likely the average foreign traveler concludes that there is no American Art worth while. But one who is "informed," knows the high regard in which the work of the Amer­ican is held, abroad, and he cannot but be puzzled at the blindness of the average col­lector (Am.) apparently so satisfied with the foreign collections, oftentimes the output of an inventor. There are in the United States alone many more pictures "by Corot" than he ever painted. Still it is perfectly clear that little by little, the fact is dawning upon American picture buyers, that they have a home product worthy of adorning their walls. The honors confered upon our painters, for years by the Old World, are beginning to tell; the example ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 4 ---------- 4 gt; The Normal Messenger of a handful of earnest, sincere, art loversr strong enough to be "in fashion with them­selves" by comparative exhibitions, articles in Magazines, handsomely illustrated books, etc; all have had their influence. "We may also place the slow but sure ar­rival of certain American Artists, by the plate glass windows, t h a t line Fifth Avenue, in New York. American Art is dangrously near the point of becoming the fashion. It is all a natural stage of our develop­ment. In the past the good American went abroad to find out just what was going on in the world. While there he inquired about the painting that was being done. He visit­ed galleries and studios and returned home, completely under the sway of the great Euro­pean Artists. To-day the tables are turned. Foreigners come here to ask questions. And we are beginning to be dissatisfied with our answers to questions, like the following, for in­stance;—" Where areyour American paintings to be studied to advantage?" "Where can I see the best work of your men?" Now there are a few men in our country who, if thus addressed, for a reply, would not find themselves embarrassed. They have for years, been collecting the works of com­paratively unknown Americans. Content to be laughed at, satisfied to be judged by rela­tives and neighbors, actuated solely by mo­tives of economy. These men have lived to indulge in the re-taliative, "I-told-you-so." The Art Critic no longer hesitates to say that some of the foremost painting, going on today, is being done by Americans. The salvation, the opportunity of the American painter, lies in his freedom from tra­dition. There is in American Art the fresh­ness and strength of an Art t h a t is expressive of real emotion, real experience. The fact ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 that the very atmosphere of the United States is not overcharged, and self conscious makes for direct, personal, and individual expression. C. 0. '08 PRELUDE A New Year's rhyme I've been asked to write; For the Messenger—whose shining light Shall guide the Seniors—when the June bells lay Shall send these fair ones on their way, So as a theme for this rhyme you see I have chosen the "Majestic Normal B." THE MAJESTIC NORMAL B. Its mighty walls for six long years Have stood the test of joys and fears And now with this New Year glad and free We will hail the "Majestic Normal B." She glides so smoothly on her way That her wind tossed masts refuse to sway For the Alumni both far and free Still hail, the "Majestic Normal B." Among her classes from ' n to '06 She sees some very naughty tricks But her colors are found to be most royal When any of these refuse to be loyal Or when her co-eds try her sore She never lets them win a score But she joins her hands and full and free Hails the "Majestic Normal B ." And now, Oh students' and teachers dear, Awake ! Arise ! this glad New Year And publish o'er land and sea The majesty of the Normal B. FIRST ATTEMPT. THE SIRIUS LITERARY CLUB The S. L. C. met in Room 71, on the after­noon of Friday, Dec. 8, since the Juniors were exerting every energy to make Society Hall attractive for their reception. The meet­ing was called to order by the President and we slumbered through the reading of the minutes. A short but attractive program was rendered. The number calling forth the greatest applause was the song sung by our tiny guests, the Primary Grade. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of BDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF *ARAH L. VAN REYPEN, '06 Editor-in-Chiet t'EARL PEIME, '06 Local* ; ,UELLA WHITAKER, '06 - - - - Senior and Alumni tOSALlE ROURKE, '06 Sinus MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean 1SVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. .VALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic •fELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of we editor-in-chief on or before the gth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, a» second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. V. JANUARY, 1906 No. 3 EDITORIAL "Time and tide wait for no one," as a re­sult of this fact we are now fairly launched upon the New Year, which holds out to each * gt;f us its welcoming arms of opportunity and ^ood cheer. To a few, perhaps, the dawning of the New Year may mean but the ordinary ris­ing of another dya's sun, but to all others may \ t mean the rising of a grand new endeavor v.o be one step higher on the ladder of success, one place nearer the highest standard yet at­tained by man when 1906 bids us adieu. If the year, just past, has not been to each of us all that we had hoped it would, a brief .•;elf examination may reveal to us the fact that the fault was not 1905's. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 A SENIORS' "THESIS" SUBJECT: — OBVIOUS? Dear Father:— Once you said "My lass, To womanhood you've grown, To make others trust you, trust yourself, And learn to stand alone." Now, father, soon I graduate And those who long have shown How well they trust me, want their pay, And I can stand a loan.—Z. I. P. Advertisers! You're no misers! Oh, Believe me! We'll ne'er leave thee; But with you our money ever spend— And our course from others bend.—Ex. EDITORIAL NOTES Hints from another Editor.—Explained. See that you are master of every situa­tion. (Don't get caught using a pony.) See the president and professors whenever they can be of service to you. (When you get a "call up.") See that you attend receptions. (If you want a girl.) Don't forget to join the athletic associa­tion. (You can't play ball unless you do.) Be helpful and expect to be helped. (Dur­ing exams.) Attend chapel regularly. (On Friday.) Treat each professor as though he were your friend. (Maybe you can work him for a grade.) Keep off the grass. (It is reserved for one professor.) EXCHANGES How 'oft the praises have been sung, About our glorious mother tongue! Of father tongue, we never hear, He never had a chance I fear.—Ex. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenget Teacher—"Willie, spell weather." Willie— •' W-e-i-t-h-i-o-u-r—'' Teacher—"Sit down; that is about the worst spell of weather we have had since Christmas.—Ex. Before—There are meters of accent and meters of tone, but the best meter of all is to meet'er alone. After—There are letters of accent and let­ters of tone, but the best of all letters is to let'er alone. THESPIAN SOCIETY A very interesting meeting was held on Friday, Dec. 8, '05 by the Thespian Society. We had a few visitors who were very en­thusiastic in their praise, applauding quite freely. YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB The Young Men's Debating Club held its last meeting for the year 1905 in the Society Hall on the evening of Dec. 15. The program consisted of a song by Mr. Tibbies, a fore­cast of "The Future Careers of the Members of the Club," by Mr. Davenport, and a de­bate on the question, "Resolved that the Army Canteen should be Restored." After the literary program and business meeting was over the "feed" began. Fin­ally with three cheers for Prof. Forrest, the members went home and a floor covered with nut shells was left as a memento of the club's first but not last "feed." REQUIEM FOR THE JUNIOR EFFIGIES Poor young unfortunates, Weary of breath, Rashly importunate, Gone to their death ! Lift them up tenderly, Touch them with care ! Fashioned so slenderly, Young, and so fair! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger On they rushed boldly,— No matter how coldly, The chills of the midnight Over them ran. Night in Assembly Hall And they must climb o'er all Of that cold iron rail! Picture it,—think of i t! O, the great risk of it ! What if they'd fall? Look at their garments, Clinging like cerements, Around the young juniors Suspended in air! Touch them not scornfully ! Think of them mournfully, Gently and humanly,— Not of the brains of them; All, that remains of them Now, is up there ! Lift them down tenderly, Lift them with care ! Fashioned so slenderly, Young, and so fair ! Ere their limbs frigidly, Stiffen too rigidly, Quietly, kindly, Smooth and compose them; And their eyes, close them; Staring so blindly At the class banner there ! The Seniors have allowed the lower classes to score several small victories in order to give them a little vigor and a feeling of in­dividuality. But as is the case with all "youngsters," they are likely to lose control of the spirit their elders are endeavoring to foster and they become inflicted with one of the worst of maladies, "Puerile Egoism." It is then necessary to administer a restorative. The last dose was given on the night of the Junior reception when for several hours '06 blazed forth in brilliant letters of electricity from a conspicuous place on the exterior wall of the Normal building. Verily, the "Junior Prayer" is being answered and the Seniors will "point out and light their pathway" in more senses than one. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger ALUMNI Mrs. Annie Raymond Stiger, '02 spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Raymond of this city. Miss Stella Carlson, '05, is principal at Oak Harbor this year, and, Miss Alice Gilbert, one of our former elementary students, has charge of the lower grades. Miss Edith Lome Collier, who attended the Normal for a couple of years, is now a student of the U. of W. Miss Susie Andrus is teaching an ungraded school near Sedro-Woolley. Miss Andrus spent Christmas with her parents in South Bellingham. Miss Estelle Fletcher, '03, who has met with great success as a grade teacher, has a position in Alaska at present with a salary of $100 per month. Miss Mae Knox, '03, who is teaching her second year at Port Townsend, spent the holidays at the home of Mrs. G. Brand on H street. Miss Ethel Nichols has a nine months' term of school at Kendall this year. Miss Helen Hopkins, an elementary grad­uate of last year, is teaching in the Lincoln Heights School at Port Angeles. The following Alumni are teaching in the Bellingham city schools: Alverna Richen-drfer, Ella Barbo, Bessie Stearns, Hjalma Stenvig, Estella Prouty, Grace Auld, Lissa M. Howlett, Mollie Buck, Belle Williams, Thomas Korstad, Olive Edens, Elnora Oertli, Minnie Shumway, Lucile Fobes, Mary McBride, Hattie Pratt, Laura Sweet, Sadie Llewellyn, Ethel Chamberlain, and Annie Keene. Miss Ada Shidler, '01, and Miss Laura Grant, '04, are teaching in the Seattle schools. Ethel Siders, '01, has a position as primary teacher in Seattle. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 LOCALS Miss Nellie Cooper who has been visiting her sister in Palto Alto, Cal. will soon resume her duties in Dr. Mathes' office. Dr. Mathes, Mr. Forrest and Mr. Eply spent part of the vacation attending the teachers convention held at North Yakima. The stork visited Mr. Lull's house and left, a baby boy as a New Years gift. The facult and students extend hearty congratu­lations. Several University Students have been visiting the Normal during vacation. The new green house will be completed and ready for use in February. Among the new students who will begin work at once are, Misses Hazel Belt of East Clallam, Minnie Peterson of Cedar Home, Myrtle Auer, Upston, and Coney Deem. Several students who spent their vacation in town kept bachelor's hall at the Normal Dining Hall. Miss Stanley, one of the juniors, received word the day before Christmas vacation, that her home in Seattle had been burned. Mr. Stone and his wife entertained Prof, and Mrs. Osburn, of the University, during the holidays. Miss Sarah Van Reypen, our editor-in-chief, has been ill for several weeks. At the present-writing, however, she is much better and we shall soon welcome her back again. Miss Ethel Birney and Miss Pearl Peime will graduate at end of this semester. Both expect to accept positions at once. Miss Ada Hogle, of the Art and Manual Training department, was one of the instruc­tors at the South Bend Teacher's Institute,, which was held just before the holidays. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ATHLETICS On December 15th, two Basket Ball games were played in the Normal gymnasium, be­fore an audience of about three hundred. Since the Editor of Athletics played on the winning Junior team, probably a clipping from the Evening Herald of that date will be most impartial: "In the gymnasium at the Normal school last night the first of the series of inter-class games for the Kline Cup was played before a large audience, and the Juniors and Third Years came off with flying colors, the former by a score of 9 to 7, the latter team (3rd years) winning from the First years by a score of 8 to 6. Both con­tests were well played, and the girls worked like beavers from the time the ball was first tossed into the air, until the referee's whistle put an end to the encounter. The Junior-Senior game stood 4 to 4 at the end of the first half, but the lower class team braced in the second half and won out by a score of 9 to 7, scoring five points while the Seniors were able to annex but three. Ella Johnson and Nellie Appleby performed the star work for the winners. There were no single stars on the Senior quintet, but their team work was superior to that of the Juniors. The line-up of this game was as follows: JUNIORS POSITION SENIORS Agnes Stanley c Clara Warriner Ella Johnson rt. f. Anah Gooch EllaPillman left f. Mildred Wilson Nellie Appleby rt. g Lena Smith May Sloan left g Leonie Nohl Ellen O'Farrell sub. Umpires, Seniors: Sarah Van Reypen; Juniors: H. G. Lull^ Referee—Miss LeConte The first and third year teams were about evenly matched, and put up a rattling good exhibition from start to finish, playing steady consistent ball. The end of the first half ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 found the score standing 6 to 2 in favor of the third year team. The Freshies opened the second half with a rush, and fairly swept the upper class girls off their feet. But their rally was of little avail, for the third years won by a score of 8 to 6. The teams lined up as follows: FIRST YEARS POSITION THIRD YEARS Nettie Bailey c Dolly Jennings Mildred Smith r. f. Miss Crews Artie Thrall r. g Tilda Musgrove Zella Foerschler 1. f. Dorothy Hughes Lorena King 1. g Eva Myers Referee—Miss LeConte. Umpires, First Years—Ethel Jones; Third Years, Leonie Nohl. After the game Miss LeConte entertained the teams with a spread. Sandwiches and hot chocolate were served, after which, the hostess was voted to be "all right, all right! " SENIOR POEM S—stands for Seniors The mighty and true E—stands for enjoyments And they have not a few N—stands for naughty Which they never are I—stands for influence 'Tis felt—often—afar 0—stands for originality The Juniors doubt this R—stands for reasons Which prove Juniors amiss. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 14 ---------- 14- The Normal Messenger SENIORS Several gross of hat pins have been sold already and as the demand seems to be stead­ily increasing another lot has been ordered. Although the Seniors were not awarded the Kline cup at the recent basket ball contest, they won much genuine admiration and praise for their upright and skillful playing. Miss Josephine Jensen, a member of our class, has been compelled to leave school on account of ill health. Our president, Miss Jessie Scott Cowing, spent the holidays with friends in Olympia. JOKES Prof.—What are the causes of salt lakes ? Student—The shutting off of an arm of the sea. Prof.—What would be the result if the entrance of Puget Sound was closed in this manner? Student—It would become fresh water. One on the Senior. Political Senior (speaking of city election) —Say! did you know that Bennett was elected yesterday? Absent Minded Senior—Is he president? I didn't know that we were having a presi­dential campaign this year. HEARD IN HIST. OF ED. Mr. W.—What is the highest development of the organic world ? Class—The human being. —Mr. W.—And the highest development of human being ? Miss R.—Man! —Dec. 21.—We were permitted to tie up ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Christmas gifts for the tree. Mr. Wilson dis­played all the small man's enthusiasm over the affair. WHO WAS GUILTY. On the bulletin board: Found—A spoon. Owner may have same by calling within. Don't forget to buy a Bellingham Hat Pin offered for sale by Senior Class of Normal School. These Pins can be secured at several stores in the city. JKORSE fIDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store OfB.ce Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main 24 Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyes from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. Better see us. BERBNS' JEWELRY and OPTICAL HOUSE. Card Boards ana- Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS - = KERN'S = - PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE CATER TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTIES FANCY ICE CREAM FROZEN PUDDINGS WATER ICES INDIVIDUAL MOULDS PHONE MAIN 2581 »6 W. HOLLY ST. HENRY ENGBERG American and European Graduate of Chemis­try. The best place to have your PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CORNE ELK AND HOLLY S T S . LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELUNGHAM, WASH. THE GAGE-DODSON CO. S e l l S t a n d a r d G o o ds IS s P Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch |f I Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades j | of Men's Furnishings. || Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. PATRONIZE THE HOME MARKET BUY YOUR CHOICE MEATS SJE V A N ZANDT MEAT CO. Caterers to Family Trade Phone Main 64 108 W. Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, B/GGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLING HAM ST. JOSEPHJ HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAfl, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 January - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS COLLINS SL CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Lowest prices on a complete stock of Manicures such as Manicure Scissors, Nail Files, Nail Picks, Nail Enamels, Buffers, Rosaline Skin Paint and Orange Wood Sticks. KODAK and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES. All students use t h e COMPETITOR FOUNTAIN PEN—GUARANTEED—Price, $1.00. 206 East Holly St. Phone Black 1881 H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 Belling'Ham, W a s h. H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. I,. MERB ITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Purdy, Prtt. E. 0. Braves, Vice-Pres. G. K. McMillin, Cashier THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,000 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS H. J. WELTY, President F. J. WOOD, Vice-President GEO. B. BURKE, Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington P a y s •4' P e r C e n t Interest C o m p o u n d e d Q u a r t e r lyPPPPP
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- 1906_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER February, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester Opens January 29th The second semester of the present school year
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Show more1906_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER February, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester Opens January 29th The second semester of the present school year will open on Monday morning, January 29th. At that time more than forty new classes will be organized, including review work in common branches, classes in advanced subjects as well as methods classes in several of the common school branches. New students may enter as well in February as in September, and a large number are ex­pected for the next semester. The school is always able to find good board­ing places for all who come, and excellent ac­commodations may be secured for four dollars per week. Furnished rooms for light house­keeping may also be rented at very reasonable prices. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK The Normal School has always been able to secure places in private homes for all young ladies who wish to work for their board while attending school. At the present time places can be found for a dozen girls if there are girls who will accept this excellent opportunity to attend school at the minimum of cost. The school is always glad to assist students to find places where they may earn their board and room while in school, and correspondence is invited from all who are interested in further details. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block -f l o 8 W e s t H o , 1y S t r e e t tiony BIOCK ^ J305 D o c k s t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. B. L.UDCQIG WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. WATCHES CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELLINGHAM, WASH. VIENNA 5flKERY GflFE 120 Holly Street A. MEYDENBAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK SONS Professional Funeral Directors and Licensed Mmbalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 292s We cany the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office J10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. tn. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINQHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINQHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M.t Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES S. HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADA WILSON SMITH, Pd. B.f Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS * Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED ? DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 1207 Elk Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. NO MORE NOTE BOOKS FOR EVERY CLASS* INSTEAD USE THE Simplex National Note Book NO. 3805 AT 40 CENTS. FOUND AT SHERMAN'S IIO WEST HOLLY STREET HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO OUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. GHAS. O. TURNER, Malt. GLOVER BLOCK luu# ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY, 1906 A LEGEND Long ago the Tribe of the Mtiltonoma was very great. All the Indians far to the north and south paid tribute to their great Chief; his word was law. But alas, less they should become too proud the great spirit de­creed that their power should last only so long as the wonderful bridge stood across the Columbia. Therefore the bridge was carefully guarded night and day. It had another charm, being the passageway of the Gods. On Mt. Hood dwelt the beautiful Goddess of Hood. She had many lovers and was much admired by the Gods. But of all who came only two found favor, God of Mt. Ranier and God of Mt. Baker. Between these she could not choose. So daily they came to court the Goddess, and daily they passed over the bridge without seeing each other, for they could render themselves invisible. After each had pressed his suit long and ardently without making much headway, each began to fear he had a rival and to watch for him. Many moons passed without either's success. But one bright spring morning as the sun rose out of its bed, from behind the hills they met unexpectedly on the bridge. Now that they had met at last all the rage which had slum­bered so long released itself and they fought. Each called up all the wind and clouds and rain and thunder and lightning of which he was master, and a great storm such as had never before been seen by even the oldest Indians from the north or south, broke with a fury. For many suns they fought causing the mountains to belch forth fire and smoke and water, until they could no longer see to grasp each other. At length with a mighty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger crash the bridge fell into the raging torrent, and the two Gods were swept into the river and separated. Then the storm subsided, Mt. Ranier and Mt. Baker ceased to belch forth flames and smoke, the rivers once more flowed quietly toward the sea, once more the sun shone brightly. But alas! the Mystic Bridge had fallen, so must the power of the Multonomas wane, and the people die for the Great Spirit had decreed it. We still find a handful of this tribe in their old hunting grounds and the ruins of the beautiful Nat­ural Bridge is one of the show places of the Dalles, Oregon. THE POET'S LAST POEM The poet sat racking his brains Through many long, dreary hours, He wanted to write with all of his might Some beautiful poem on flowers. He'd have a thought now and then But the next one would come amiss, So at last in despair he tore his hair And gnashing his teeth he wrote this : "Oh come where the lillies lil, And the tomtit tweets *tut tut,' Oh come with a dash where the passion flower pash And come where buttercups butte." "The clover is chewing cloves The myrtle is eating myrrh, They're sufficiently bold to want to marry gold And would with a cypress her." "They consider her tulips sweet And they think she has scads in phlox, But what will they do when they find to their rue It's that counterfeit coin shamrocks." "The nightshade arranged in primrose Makes a food that is most deliterious, Though eat it you may in the daisy day, . You'll feel toward night-blooming-cereus." "If the mushrooms won't eat mush The weeping willow will, Then come with a dash where the passion flowers pash And come where the lilies lill." Said the poet then, "It is up To me to commit suicide" But he hadn't a knife to still the strife, Nor a gun nor poison to end his life So he read his own poem and died. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 SENIORS A most delightful and long-to-be-remem­bered event in the life of the Senior class was the unique reception given in their honor by their class teacher, Miss Frances S. Hays. The cozy rooms in Miss Hay's new home on Garden street were tastefully decorated, the prevailing tone being the class color, yellow. The fore part of the evening was given over to games and a guessing contest in which Miss Minnie Alice Osberg won the prize, a beautiful little souvenir spoon with "Normal, '06" engraved on the inside of the bowl. During the latter part of the evening all gathered in the parlor and there by the light of the spacious fireplace they listened to some quaint Hawaiian love songs sung in the native tongue by Miss Edna Horner, who played her own accompaniment on the "Ukalele," a sweet-toned little instrument much used and much loved by the natives of Hawaii. Miss Hays was assisted by Miss Myrl Hays, Miss Ada Hogle, Miss Sperry and Miss Edna Horner. The Seniors all have so much originality and have learned from Mr. Wilson's History of Education lectures so much about individ­uality t h a t they cannot decide upon any one style of class pin; hence the '06 pins are still a thing of the future. At the Bellingham Normal on the after­noon of January 23, there was much whisper­ing in secluded corners of the halls and a frantic search for substitute teachers. For­gotten lesson plans were hastily made up, and lessons shut up in the various lockers. The cause: Accompanied by Miss Hays twelve members of the Senior Oratory class boarded the steamer Whatcom for Seattle. Purpose: To make a study of the play, "Ingomar" as presented by Louis James. No doubt, had Louis James and his company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger known of the gifted critics who leaned over the rail of the balcony with note book and pencil in hand, they would have trembled and been overcome with stage freight, for The Timarch of Massilia with Polydor, Parthenia, Actea, Myron, and Ingomar himself were there. The Bellingham company received many helpful suggestions from a study of the characters and feel that the time was well spent even if they did find ghastly specters of forgotten exams, awaiting them on their return. "Ingomar" will be played by the Oratory class of the Normal school in the near future and the company are confident that if the event is well advertised in Seattle many will be glad to take advantage of the last and only time that "Ingomar" will be presented by the members of the Bellingham company, Miss Hays, Manager. THE JUNIOR RECEPTION One of the most enjoyable affairs of the school \'ear was the annual Junior reception held in the Normal Society Hall on the even­ing of December 7. The invited guests were the Normal students and about seventy-five outsiders. Early in the evening the hall, which was prettily decorated with cozy corners, a gypsy tent and the class colors, was alive with boys and girls. A short program consisting of piano solos by Misses Pillman and France and a number of familiar magazine advertise­ments illustrated by members of the class were well rendered. Later a conversation game and fortune telling afforded a great deal of amusement. We sincerely hope that some of our flowery fortunes will come true. Refreshments consisting of home baked cookies, cider and fudge were served in the Y. W. room. At a late hour every one slow- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 ly wended their way home ward, declaring that they had had one of the best times of their school existence. The Juniors are to be complemented on their success. JUNIOR Election of officers for the following se­mester was held Wednesday, Jan. 31. Pres­ident Scannel was re-elected by an almost unanimous vote; Lessie Hankins was elected Vice-President, Francis Arnold, Secretary, Irene Selby, Treasurer, Benton Mc Clure, Sergeant-at-Arms. The Junior Basket Ball girls have elected Miss Edith Perkins as Manager of the Junior Team for the next semester. Miss Nora Cor-bett served in place of Miss Coburn, who left Normal just after Christmas, but school work would not permit the former to accept the office for the second semester. New Juniors entering the second semester are: Miss Eason, of Seattle; Miss Marylea Pemberton, of Tacoma. Miss Clark, of Seattle; Mr. Robinson. JUNIOR QUERIES: Who flunked in Psychology ? What did you pass in, Gym ? How many are taking mental Arith over, just to be thorough? Don't all speak at once. Prof. Romine spent the first of the week visiting friend(-s) in Tacoma. We do hope he will be kind to us when he corrects our Biology exams, Mr. A.—"There is a new Junior boy." Junior Girl—"Oh, joy! Is he nice looking? " Mr. A.—"Yes, and his wife is, also." Junior Girl-"Oh !" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 8 ---------- The Normal Messengei THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF SARAH L. VAN REYPEN, '06 Editor-in-Chiel PEARL PEIME, '06 Locals LUELLA WHITAKER, '06 - - - - Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. WALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR AddjeslTall communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. V. FEBRUARY, 1906 No. 4 EDITORIALS The new semester,. which began January 29, promises to be a busy, profitable and in­teresting one, both for students and faculty. Some of the old students have left to enter new fields of work. In their places have come the new ones. To the former our best wishes for their success and to the new students a welcome. During their stay among us may they glean something that, added to their life's crown, may prove a benefit and joy forever. Everything comes to those who wait, The lazy man sits down to greet it; But success comes on with a rapid rate, To the fellow who goes to meet it. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Where are the Freshmen ? Couldn't they find the Messenger Box ? The basket ball schedule for the Kline cup contest, beginning February 2, '06, has been formed, and from this date the games will occur every two weeks in the Normal gymna­sium: February 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 6 final for cup. WHY is IT? That in all the classes From '11 to '06 Disagreement is so often mixed ? Obvious reason:— Lack of adhesion.—Z. I. P. HOW TO KILL A SCHOOL PAPER 1. Do not subscribe; borrow your room­mate's paper. Just be a sponge. 2. Look up the advertisers and then go and trade with the other fellow. Be a chump. 3. Never hand in a news item and criticise everything in the paper. Be a coxcomb. If you can't get a hustle on your anatomy and help make the paper a success, be a corpse exit.—Z. I. P. Sometimes on our platform there appears a messenger greater than his message. How­ever, we greatly appreciate the speaker whose message is the major to the messenger. While we may appear to welcome both we much prefer the latter. "The polisher needs precious stone no less than precious stone needs polisher." "Measure your mind's height by the shade it casts." THIRD YEARS A meeting of the Third Year class was held January 15 and the following officers were elected: President, Walter Nichols; Vice- President, Dorothy Jennings; Secretary and Treasurer, Geneveive Martin: Sargeant-at-arms, Raymond Montgomery. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger The Third Year class is a strong one, full of vim and enthusiasm. We are not dead, but are lying dormant awaiting the spring when we will burst forth with renewed vigor. We are sorry to loose from our class circle Messrs. Davenport and Montgomery, who have thought a change in vocation advisable. SFXOND YEARS During the past month we had quite an extensive sick list for which we were indeed sorry. Miss Mabel Spencer was out of school for two weeks on account of illness. Miss Grace Allen while home for vacation was taken ill and did not return until several days after school began. Miss McCrate one of our most active members has been ill, but we are glad to say she is with us again. A welcome to Miss Gillilan. Miss Grace Tremain was very pleasantly surprised by a visit from her big brother, Harvey, just before the holidays. He said he enjoyed his visit very much—the excess of girls was too much for him. Several new students have entered our class, Miss Richards, just from the east, Miss Upton and Miss Bayly are among the number. Hustle up Second Years and get your basket ball team in order for the contests are on the way. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 ON THE SIDE Exam., cram Flunk, trunk Needles and pins, needles and pins When a girl teaches her trouble begins. So does the critic teacher's There was a little prof. And he had a little tongue And it kept slowly wagging in his head, head, head And he talked before a class For an hour and a half Till their eyelids all were heavy Just like lead, lead, lead. EXCHANGE The atmosphere of a genuine winter—such, as natives of Puget Sound can never know-by experience, is brought to us in the beauti­ful little poems on "Winter" found in the columns of the Prospect. We have been on the lookout for the Out­look but thus far we have looked in vain. The Academy Journal certainly has some literary members and a hard working editor. He knows how to rustle and whats more he does it. Keep it up journalists! Your ex­change column has a true ring to it. THESPIAN SOCIETY The Thespian Society met in room 71 on Friday, January 12, '06. A good program was given and everybody enjoyed it. Miss Holt gave an instrumental solo; Miss Sullivan gave us a vocal solo, which was heartily encored; Miss Williams gave us a talk on "The Life of Shakespeare"; and Miss Wallon "The Development of the Theatre and the Stage"; Miss Cowing gave us a reading from "As You Like I t , " Orlando and Rosalind in the Forest of Arden. CLIONEAN January 12, 1906. The society met and an exceptionally good program was ren- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger dered, each number being well prepared and given. As this was the date for the elec­tion of officers a motion was made and carried that the secretary cast the vote of the society for the old officers to serve another term. ALKASIAH The Alkasiah's last meeting was a busi­ness session at which the following officers were elected: Selma Glinberg, President; Lilian Fogg, Vice-President; Beatrice Armour, Secretary; Veda Forrest, Treasurer; Lena Smith, Press Reporter; Christine Thiel and Lena Dodd, Consuls. At the previous meeting of the club the following program was rendered: Paper on Peace Movement Miss Fogg Vocal Solo Miss Glineberg Influence of Peace Movement on the Position of Women Miss Gooch Roosevelt's Position on Peace Movement... Miss Armour Remarks Miss Baker DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club met on January fifth, and again on the seventeenth. The literary programs rendered were fairly good and con­sisted as usual of debates, songs, essays and recitations. The attendance at both of these meetings was rather small. However, on February first, when the members of the club were royally entertained by the Alkisiah Society, every member that found it possible came. The entertainment was a complete success, and when it was moved at a special meeting of the club to send the Alkisiah So­ciety a vote of thanks, every member answered aye. ATHLETICS "Sumas, Sumas, we were only beating you, Sumas, Sumas, just see what we could do— of course you know that we were winning, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 winning, winning for the Normal blue. Don't be angry—we were only, only beating you," —so we sang, but really it turned out that we were only teasing Sumas, for the game which the Normal boys played with the Sumas team on Saturday, January 20th, re­sulted in a tie; the score being 7 to 7. Such fast and rough basket ball has never been played by our Normal boys before, but when one is playing basket ball against a foot ball team, one must "do as the Romans do when in Rome." Certainly all who went with the team to Sumas appreciated the game, but we also ap­preciated many other items of attraction— such as the snow storm, and the big brass band, the procession to the opera house where the game was played, the vaudeville performance before the game, the walk over the boundary line into Canada and the snow ball fight. What haven't we in store for Sumas when the return game is played here ? ALUMNI Miss Lucy Vestal '03 and Miss Mary G. Bird, a former student and ex-editor-in-chief of the NORMAL MESSENGER, visited the vari-ious departments of the training school and the Normal last week. Both of these young ladies are teaching in Snohomish. Mrs. Lilly Carter Mayer, '03, who now resides in Matlock, Mason Co., has a fine new baby girl. Miss Alta Barton, a member of last year's Junior class, is teaching an ungraded school at Rainier, Thurston Co. Miss Margaret Schneider, '03, and Miss Elsa Schneider, '04, visited the Normal for a day last week. Miss Margaret is teaching in the Port Townsend schools and Miss Elsa is teaching a t Lemolo, Whatcom Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Thomas Monnett, of the class of '02, is teaching the Excelsior school this year and Lucius Jones, '03, is principal at Nooksack. Miss Marie Wheeler, '05, has charge of the primary grades in the Oakland school in Tacoma and is doing some very good work. That sly little archer, Cupid, has been at his work again and this time the victim is Thomas Korstad of the '01 class. The bride is Miss Julia Forgeson of Seattle and the wedding took place in that city on the even­ing of December 24. Mr. Korstad is a teacher in the north side High school, so the young people will make this city their future home. LOCALS Miss Pearl Peime, a member of the MES­SENGER staff, is ill with pleurisy at St. Luke's* hospital. Mr. Arthur Robinson, a former student, has returned to take up his work in the Junior class. Miss Grace Dickey spent the fore part of the week in the city. Raymond Montgomery has left school, and has accepted a position to test his ability as pedagog. Miss Ethel Birney, who completed her course at the Normal, has accepted a position in the Sedro-Woolley schools. Miss Winnie Green has been called away from school on account of the illness of her mother. On Monday, January 29th, the Normal school and their guests, the students and faculties of the two high schools, met in the Assembly Hall at 3 p. m. and listened to a short musical program given by students of the school and to an excellent address by Rev. Mason of Seattle. '06.. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Messrs. Phelps and March still find it im­possible to leave the Normal class of '06, and be content with their lot as University Freshmen. It is due to this fact they so nobly defended the old gold on Monday and thereby not only saved the day for the Seniors but also won added renown for them­selves. The deep regret, the bitter shame, As this semester now I meet, I must do my work all o'er again, Or just acknowledge my defeat. JANITOR. MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store O ce Phone Main si 5. Store Phone Main 34 Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyea from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. Better see us. BERBNS' JEWELRY and OPTICAL HOUSE. Friends of the Normal School can show their appreciation of the institution in no better way than by assisting it to maintain an interesting and creditable magazine. That is what the MESSENGER proposes to be. You can help it in three ways. First, by advertising in its columns. Second, by subscribing. Last but not least, by PATRONIZING ITS ADVERTISERS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [vi] ---------- A D VERTISEMBNTS KERN'S PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE CATER TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTIES .FANCY ICE CREAM FROZEN PUDDINGS WATER ICES INDIVIDUAL MOULDS PHONE MAIN 2581 115 W. HOLLY ST. HENRY ENGBERG American and European Graduate of Chemis­try. The best place to have your PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CORNER ELK AND HOLLY S T S . LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL M328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM. WASH. THE GAGE=D0DS0N CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. PATRONIZE THE HOME MARKET BUY YOUR CHOICE MEATS -8* VAN ZANDT MEAT CO. Caterers to Family Trade Phone Main 64 108 W. Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST tJDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 12 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND PISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM. ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLING™ HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY Card Boards and Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 February - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS COLLINS St OO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS lowest prices on a complete stock of Manicures such as Manicure Scissors, Nail Files, Nail Picks, Nail Enamels, Buffers, Rosaline Skin Paint and Orange Wook Sticks KODAK and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES. All students use the COMPETITOR FOUNTAIN PEN—GUARANTEED—Price, fi.oo. 206 East Holly St. Phone Black 1881 H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, Wash. H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERR I T T , Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Purdy, Pres. E. 0. Graves, Vice-Pres. C. K. McMillin, Cashier First National Bank Capital $roo,ooo Surplus and Undivided Profits, $6o,ooo OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Is now prepared to receive DEPOSITS IN ANY AMOUNT, interest on same will be paid and compounded semi-annually. THE LARGEST BANK IN NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON H. J. WELTY, President F. i. WOOD, Vice-President 6E0. B. BURKE, Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pax* 4 gt; Per Cent Interest Compounded QuarterlyPPPPP
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- 1906_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER gjttonthln ptarch, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [i] ---------- Stat? •Normal drfynnl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The second semester of the present school year opened on Monday mor
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Show more1906_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER gjttonthln ptarch, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [i] ---------- Stat? •Normal drfynnl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The second semester of the present school year opened on Monday morning, January 29th. At that time more than forty new classes were organized, including review work in common branches, classes in advanced subjects as well as methods classes in several of the common school branches. The school is always able to find good board­ing places for all who come, and excellent ac­commodations may be secured for four dollars per week. Furnished rooms for light house­keeping may also be rented at very reasonable prices. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK The Normal School has always been able to secure places in private homes for all young ladies who wish to work for their board while attending school. At the present time places can be found for a dozen girls if there are girls who will accept this excellent opportunity to attend school at the minimum of cost. The school is always glad to assist students to find places where they may earn their board and room while in school, and correspondence is invited from all who are interested in further details. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BBLLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms I, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY •Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office fio to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Bye, Bar, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINQHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon •Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING -Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINQHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER TT„II„ m^,i, f 108 West Holly Street Holly Bloc* | I3Q5 D o c k s t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BEUINGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block . Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. e. luUJDmiG WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. WATCHES CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELL1NGHAM, WASH. VIENNA BAKERY GflFE 120 Holly Street A. MEYDENBAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK STSONS Professional Funeral Directors and Licensed Embalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 292a We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES S. HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6 th Grades MRS. ADA WILSON SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. 5 5 1 BYRON GROCERY CO. j i Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 5 I 1207 Elk Street BEUJNGHAM, WASH. V i«*rtrf*rf*rf*rf«tf* * * * * * * rtrf*rf*tf'»rf*rf'W»rf**«J«*Mr» * * * * * • » * * * * * * * * * * * * ******** NO MORE NOTE BOOKS FOR EVERY GLASS. INSTEAD USE THE Simplex National Note Book NO. 3805 AT 40 CENTS. FOUND AT SHERMAN'S NO WEST HOLLY STREET HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. CHAS. C. TURNER, Man. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Plate [a] ---------- STAFF DEDICATION TO THE SPINSTER CLASS OF 1906 THE JUNIORS DEDICATE THIS COPY OF THE MESSENGER, WITH THE HONEST WISH THAT SOME MIRACLE MAY SAVE THEM FROM THEIR DOOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [5] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF NELLIE C. THOMPSON, '06 Editor-in-Chief PEARL PEIME, 'o6 Locals LUELLA WHITAKER, '06 - - - Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. "WALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the gth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. V. MARCH, 1906 No. c EDITORIAL We Juniors offer this number of the Mes­senger to our friends with the wish that it may really interest you. Our staff is: Nellie Appleby—Editor. Ella Johnson—Locals. Carolyn Schuh—Sirius. Frances Arnold—Clionean. Edna Getchel—Y. W. C. A. Hattie Denzel—Thesbian. Gladys Patric —Alkisiah. Frank Scannel—Boys' Debating Club. Nora Corbett—Athletics. Ada Myers—Alumni. Since the first issue of this year's Messen­ger, it has been our desire to be fully repre­sented, yet up to this time we can acknowledge only the courtesy of having had the printing done in our class colors—the Junior BLACK and WHITE. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Toward our friends, our aim has been one of good-will, and toward our enemies, leni­ency. If you have Been "slammed" in our issue, we can only say "slam back," but if you are Seniors, do for your own sakes be original! WHO SHALL TEACH MY DAUGHTER? In the eyes of the law the teacher stands, while on duty, in loco parentis, i. e., in the place of the parent. But in many other ways she stands in loco parentis. From the age of six years on, the child spends nearly one-half its waking hours with another than its mother, and this during its most plastic, im­pressionable age. How often at home is heard: "My teacher says or my teacher thinks or my teacher does so and so." If the home is bad and the teacher good, one may see how easily the teacher's influence may reach beyond her school room to sweeten and leven, both in an ethical and artistic way. But if the home is good, cultured, beautiful, while the teacher is a clod, how often may the parent's heart be saddened by daily signs of the teacher's in­delible marks upon the child. In the Connecticut Valley are a series of red sandstone rocks, which upon being quar­ried reveal a wonderful tale of days gone by, •when creeping, crawling, slimy monsters moved over the sands when they were soft and impressionable. Not less far reaching and indelible are the marks of a teacher upon the soul of a child. So, I am deeply concerned as to who shall teach my little daughter when she starts to school. She is no better, no smarter, no more valuable to the state than the average Ameri­can child, but still she is mine and I am largely responsible for her happiness and future well being. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 Who shall her teacher be? First, let her be in fairly good health. Let her have no con­tagious disease. The reason is evident. Let her be nervously sound. Bad health reacts upon the disposition, making a jerky, fretful complaining teacher. Some people cheer us by their calmness. They are like good medi­cine. Others depress us by their lack of vitality. The nervous, sickly person owes it to himself as well as to the community to en­gage in some other occupation than teaching. Second, may my daughter's teacher be a woman of honor. I want her to believe in the square deal. A friend of mine visited a school room. A child of the poor entered, gave the teacher a bunch of clover blossoms. The teacher expressed thanks mechanically. Soon a child of wealth entered and presented the teacher with beautiful roses. Thanks were effusive. A little while after the clovers were in the waste basket; the roses enthroned on the teacher's desk. Thus are the seeds of po­litical unrest sown in young hearts to bear fruit in the future. Let my ideal teacher abhor a lie as she would the small-pox. Let her heart be large and wondrous kind, sensitive to the manifold trials of a little child and ready with sym­pathy. She will not needlessly inflict suffering on a single one of God's creatures, however lowly. A part of her moral teaching will be kindness to animals. Let her not be addicted to that disgusting habit—gossip. I know of people who are fervently religious, particular in all that per­tains to the form or empty shuck of religion, but who do not disdain to rip their friends and enemies up the back on all occasions. Their judgments are cruel. I trust that if she cannot speak in compliment she will keep silent. Gossips are the worst of social nuis­ances. If the world is ever reformed, it will not be by tongue lashing but by noble ex­ample. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger My ideal teacher will not be "swagger," if I know what that means. No loud woman to teach my child—none who prides herself on meeting men half way or even being free with them. For this ideal one the bars of feminine modesty are always up. Third, may her teacher be one whose soul is attuned to the beautiful. I do not mean her to be one who raves over art. True art­ists and art lovers do not "rave." An appre­ciation of the holiness of beauty renders one silent. The empty gourd rattles; the shallow brook babbles. She should know how to dress herself—to get herself up; should know what colors she can wear. It is surprising how much children like you; how much better they behave when you are attractively dressed. A bright waist will often save a gloomy day. Let this ideal teacher know good pictures; understand color harmony; have some ac­quaintance with the great painters whose works are so commonly copied. Little chats with children on these topics leave a bias and impression that is lasting. Fourth, let my daughter's teacher be sound in her scholarship. Let her speak the English language with elegance. This first, for while mistakes in arithmetic teaching may be outgrown or corrected, habits of speech cling to us like our complexion. The speech habits of youth are practically indelible. Let her know her subjects—arithmetic, grammar, or what not that she is called upon t o teach. Fifth, let her rule from principle rather than from affection or brute force. May my child be led to do things because it is right and eternally fit that she do them, not be­cause she loves her teacher. If my child is rude, I wish her to apologize; not because her teacher wishes or compels her to do so, but ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 because any fair-minded person should do so when he has been rude. Sixth, let her be a happy teacher. No re­cluse, cut off from every day life, for my child. Let her not mope her evenings and her health away with papers—examination or other­wise. How can she fit my child for a rational place in life and society when she has no such place herself? Lastly, let my daughter's teacher be a pro­gressive teacher. Eyes open for new methods, devices, adornments for her work. To her the institute is not a bore. School journals are used for what there is in them of value to her work. Best of all, she visits, when time allows, the best schools within reach, ready t o seize upon new and good ideas. You will notice I have not placed scholar­ship first. My daughter is not to spend half her waking hours with a human text book, in arithmetic merely, but with a living being with power to mould a child for good or ill. For the teacher, much as I have sketched her, superintendents are looking, school boards are looking, good positions are looking, and I shall soon be looking. E. P. EPLEY. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Do you see the man? This man is a Line-man. Do you think his Feet are Cold? Yes, of course, his Feet are Cold. What do you see about the Picture? Those are the Socks the Seniors sold Candy to Buy. Will these Socks Cure his Cold Feet? Not if the Juniors are Near. Naughty Juniors! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger il AS OTHERS SEE US One day, a few weeks ago, I went upon the Normal campus for the first time. Not knowing where to go, I walked rather slowly until a girl overtook me and said, "Good morning" in such tones that I at once un­burdened my heart to her, and like an angel she volunteered to guide me through the building. As we entered the door, she stopped to look at the bulletin boards. "On this side," she said, "you get the latest news from the seat of war;" and I read, "Students may have their grade slips at 10:30 in my room-A. P. R." "This side, "she went on, "is where the an­nouncements of the latest and best shows are;" and I read, "Senior pop-corn sale at noon." Girls were going in every direction; indeed, some of them seemed to be going crazy. ' 'Where are the boys? " I asked. "Hush," she demanded. "Don't mention it in the halls, you might be reported to the faculty." She then pointed out the office. "And this," she said, "is the faculty room." "Oh," I ex­claimed, "do students ever go in here?" "Yes, sometimes," she replied. "Have you ever been in?" "Er—yes—a few—you see, I wanted to take an extra study and had to see 'em about it." "You industrious girl! What did you take?." "Oh! I took mental arithmetic over. Mamma wanted me to, so I would be more thorough." Just then a troup of children marched by. "Seniors?" quizzed I. "No; training-school hopefuls." They had scarcely vanished when I saw the top of a head appear over the banister at the end of the hall. "Is that a Normal or a training-schoolboy?" whispered I,remember- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ing her remark about mentioning them in the halls. "Training-school."answered she. Just then he came up the steps and vanished in the room to the right. I gasped, "Isn't he a large boy; what class is he in ?" "Species Rominus," said she. Well, we went to the library and had barely reached it when the bell rang for as­sembly. On the way we met a girl, who looked as if she had been cooking oyer a hot stove for several hours. "Just come from the gym, hasn't she?" I asked. "Oh! dear, no," my friend replied. "She has been teaching a class in the seventh grade." I didn't understand Assembly very well. That "Species something" isn't a member of training school at all, 'cause he stood up be­hind the piano. Another fellow hid behind the curtain. They sang one very funrty song. All I could understand was, "Peas and Oni­ons— peas and onions, thro out our happy land," but then they teach agriculture up here. After Assembly we went to a class where there was a little teacher and he grew angry about something—I guess some one must have been peeking at his grade book. Anyway, he said "Confound it," and I came right home to mamma. P. B. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 LOCALS The third number of the lecture course, Mrs. Engberg's violin recital, was foremost among the musical events Of the city during the past season. Misses Perkins and Getchel of the Junior class went to Seattle Feb. 16th, on business. Junior Girl, on Feb. 21—'Tmso glad that Washington was born." "Why?" "Because we won't have any school tomorrow." Addresses have been given in assembly by Miss Baker on the "School City," and by Prof. Wilson on "Marshall Field." Other members of the faculty will have their turn in "enlightning us." The students and the training school were treated to some very fine magic lantern views by Mr. Epley. It made us all wish that we had helped "climb Mt. Baker." We are pleased to add Miss lone Chandler of the '05 class of B. H. S. to our Junior list. Dr. Mathes "went over the mountains," into the Palouse region again, "to see what he could see." We must not let him go too often, for every time he goes he becomes more attached to that part of Washington. Miss Minnie LeSourd visited friends in Blaine last week. Every one was delighted with the rendi­tion of "The Merchant of Venice" by Marshall Darrach, the Shakespearean reader. "The ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Merchant of Venice" is more attractive as a comedy than as a tragedy. Miss Hattie Denzel has been unable to attend school on account of illness. Many of the students were seen in the "Normal box" at the presentation of "Lohen­grin," the greatest musical treat this city has ever enjoyed. Miss Nellie Appleby and Miss Helen Gold-thwaite are going to board the remainder of the school year, on account of their parents leaving the city. The faculty of the Normal School gave a reception to the teachers of the city schools Feb. 21. The guests of the hour were Mr. Shafer of the Cheney Normal and President Bryan of Pullman. Prof. F. (in the time problems)—"Last time we had twelve o'clock, and now two in the morning; what next?" Voice from back of the room—"Landlady objects." Miss Corbett spent several days at her home in Seattle. Seattle has numerous at­tractions for Nora. Washington Wilson went down to meet the Chinese embassy, at Seattle, and failed to be on duty Monday. We can't afford to lose Mr. Wilson, our minds would go astray. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 THE SENIORS PRAYER The last exam, was done; the class Sought credits where their credit slips were bare, And to the faculty cried, "Oh Thou, Who rule our fates, we make this prayer." They bowed their heads, and bent their knees, As they to the seat of knowledge came; Then pleading voices rose once more, "O'erlook our flunks—our marks of shame." "Our clumsy feet, still in the mire, The paths of knowledge blindly trend. We never can escape from here, If fates on grade steps must depend." "Those things we had not sense to say; Who knows how grand they might have been? But for our blunders here and there, Who knows what medals we might win." The room was hushed; despair fell on The class, who knew full well the rule; Yet once again each prayed his prayer, "Oh Thou, be merciful to me, a fool." ALUMNI Miss Alice Kibbe, '05, is teaching at PeEll, Wash. Miss Grace Drake, '05, is guiding the intel­lectual growth of the grade at Marysville. The following '05 graduates are teaching: Miss Isabelle Gibson, a country school at Springbrook; Miss Katherine Houts, at Bal­lard; Miss Else Anthon, at Friday Harbor; Miss Winnie McMullen, at Auburn. Miss Lottie Graham, '04, is a successful teacher in the sixth and seventh grades in her home at Avon. Miss Graham visited her sis­ter and the Normal Feb. 7. Mr. Lynus Kibbe, an '05 graduate, is still climbing the tree of knowledge in McMinnville College, near Portland, Oregon. Miss Bertha Kale, who attended Normal in 1903, is teaching at Everson. Miss Kale was among the visitors at the basket ball game between Normal and Sumas. The friends of Miss Mabel Murphy were surprised to hear that she has given up her promising career as a teacher and is now ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger Mrs. Edgar Bordeaux, residing at Bordeaux, Wash., near Olympia. Miss Elsie Wyatt has also changed her vocation and is now Mrs. K. Belcher of Mossyrock. Miss Grace Willey is teaching an eight-months' term of school at Mason Lake, near Shelton. Miss Carie Robinson, who has taught school for two years since leaving Normal, is now being trained for a trained nurse in Fan­ny Paddock Hospital, Tacoma. Miss Nellie Ramsay, '05, and Miss Char­lotte Pond, who attended Normal in 1904, are teaching at Ferndale. Miss Belle McRae, '05, is teaching in the Everett public schools. THE JUNIORS Never in the history of the Bellingham Normal has that institution had soR!many talented young men and women enrolled in one class. Almost every county in the state is represented and many of the eastern states have also contributed to their number. Pluck and grit are two noted characteristics of this class. That quality—class spirit, which is much desired by all classes is not wanting. Loyally, and without help from under class­men, do the Juniors uphold the Black and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 White in every honorable fray. In victory generous to the fallen foe, in defeat—but they never have been defeated. The class is very ably assisted by their class teacher, Miss Sperry and a very efficient corps of officers, in all that they do. They have shown their appreciation of the work done by their presi­dent by re-electing him for this semester. THE SENIORS Themes for theses have been handed in, assignments to teachers have been made, and the work on "English Ten" has begun in earnest. At a recent election the class chose the fol­lowing officers for the second semester: Eliza­beth Williams, Pres.; Luella N. C. Whitaker, Vice-Pres.; Katherine McNeflf, Sec; Tressie Flesher, Treas.; Selma Glineburg, Sergeant-at- Arms. The Oratory Class of last semster have again begun working on "Ingomar,"and in a short time will be able to give an excellent rendering. BOYS DEBATING CLUB A regular meeting of the Boy's Debating Club was held on February 16. Owing to the basket ball game played that evening, the program was limited to a debate: "Re­solved, that the government of England is more democratic than that of the United States." Mr. Herman Smith lead the affirma­tive, winning much applause because of the thorough knowledge of the subject put forth. Mr. C. Jones ably handled the negative. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. SIRIUS LITERARY SOCIETY A business meeting of the Sirius Literary Society was held the last week of the past semester for the purpose of electing officers. The officers elected were: President, Carrie Schuh; Vice-President, Loretta Rue; Secretary, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger Grace Armstrong; Treasurer, Ellen O'Farrell, and Sergeant-at-arms, Rosalie Rourke. The two meetings of this semester have been well attended and good programs have been ren­dered. The society is achieving its purpose, which is to arouse a keen interest in good lit­erary work among its members, some of whom are especially talented in that line. The musical nembers of the program are al­ways appreciated by all present. The meetings of the Sirius Society are held in the Normal Society Hall, they are open to the public and everyone is welcome at any time. CLIONEAN Two very entertaining programs were rendered by the Clionean Society during Feb­ruary; one on the ninth, the other on the twenty-third. One of the most enjoyable features of these programs was its musical numbers, which were well given. It also had some very good essays on current topics of the day and the lives of some of our greatest American citizens. Y. W. C. A. The Young Women's Christian Associa­tion has recently elected the following officers for the coming year: Minnie LeSourd, Presi­dent; Ada Myers, Vice-President; Olive Kale, Secretary; Gladys Patric, Treasurer. The work of the new year is beginning with greater vigor and strength than has ever before been known. Many of the girls en­tering this semester have joined our ranks and promise to be most helpful workers. The two Bible classes, taught by Miss Sperry and Miss Gray are well attended and their effect is noticed in the spirit and the in­creased interest in the devotional meetings. "On to Gearhart!" is the motto of the association. Delegates from the association ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messener 19 of all the normal schools and colleges of the northwest will meet, next August, in a summer conference held at Gearhart, Oregon, a beautiful summer resort on the Pacific ocean. Girls attending this conference will not only have a delightful outing on the shores of the grand Pacific, but they will also have the opportunity of meeting and mingling with the college girls from other instutions. The afternoons are entirely devoted to sports and recreations of all kinds and college spirit reigns supreme. Our Normal school must be well represented. We expect to send at least ten delegates, a number which is equal to that of any other institution in the state. This conference will also afford a most excellent opportunity to hear several of the National Secretaries and many other promi­nent Christian workers of the day. Miss Helen Barnes and Miss Margaret Kyle, two of the National Student Secretaries who have visited our school, will be present, and to those who met them here, no greater induce­ment could be offered to go than to listen again to these charming Christian women. We are soon expecting a visit from Miss Gage, the state secretary recently appointed by the state committee. ALKASIAH The Alkasiah was organized for the pur­pose of self-improvement and they have set for themselves very high ideals which they constantly work to obtain. Their programs are spicy and brief, and you need only to listen to some of their magazine reviews to see they are an earnest set of young ladies wish­ing to be well informed on the leading ques­tions of the day. They have not neglected the social side, and at the beginning of the new semester they entertained the Boy's Debating Club in Soci­ety Hall. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 20 ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger The literary meetings are held in Miss Baker's or Miss Moore's room and visitors at any time will be gladly welcomed. ATHLETICS The most exciting basket ball game of the season occurred Saturday, February 24, between the Sumas team and the Normal team. Excitement ran high before the game as the previous game played at Sumas was a tie. The line-up of the teams was the same as before, and each side went into the game with a determination to win. At the end of the first half the score stood four to four. During the first part of the sec­ond half the Sumas team gained considerably, with the score standing ten to six in their fa­vor. But the Normal team soon showed their superiority and when time was called we were two points ahead, the score being ten to twelve. After the game a program was given in the Society Hall. The last of a series of games between the High School and the Normal, was played February 9, which resulted in a score of thir­teen to fourteen in favor of the Normal boys. The line-up was as follows: ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 21 ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 Normal High School Goodell Center Grue Petheram Forwards F. Brown Cory Forwards Decker Williams Guards Wheeler Nichols Guards Young On the sixteenth one of the contest games was played. The Juniors defeating the Third Years sixteen to two and the Seniors vs. the Second Years eleven to eight. The above picture is that of the Juniors who played in the last game between the Juniors and Third Years. IS THE NORMAL THE PLACE FOR A YOUNG MAN? Is the Normal the place for a young man? Many would answer this in the negative. They believe that the mild and gentle nature of woman is better adapted to deal with wavward youths and maidens than the stern and harsh attitude of most men, until they reach the university or some other higher school of learning than the high school. They forget that hardly 25 per cent of our population would never get the noble and wholesome influence of man's stronger na­ture. Impressions made on the mind and character of the child are lasting and vital to the future happiness or woe of the grown-up man or woman. We admire the fully round­ed- out person, the well-balanced man. Yet let these characteristics, which seem so re­pugnant to us, be disseminated in the right proportion in the opposite sex—then behold the ideal man and woman, the true Ameri­can. Thus I believe we are needed, boys, in the ranks of the teaching profession as much as in any of the great pursuits of life. One lamentable fact is the value the public puts on the teacher's labor—there is hardly a known trade, even, which pays its incum­bents less wages than does the teaching pro- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 22 ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger fession. It is principally for this reason that few young men plan to make a life's business of teaching. However, our state is not so bad in this respect as some other states in the union. The average wages paid to male teachers in this state for the year ending in June, 1905, were $62.83 according to the statistics gathered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Normal, besides being a training school for teachers, offers many opportunities which no other school can, to persons who have not found their vocation in life. No pro­fession demands a broader and more exhaust­ive preparation than does the teaching pro­fession. So in a Normal school nearly every avenue of activity must be touched upon and its underlying principles mastered for latter use in the school room. In one department alone they have a dozen different avenues opened up to them. For instance, in the science department is suggested to them the rudiments of all kinds of scientifical experi­ments and adventures known to the chemist, physiologist, botanist, civil and electrical engineer, weather prophet, farmer, black­smith, mechanic and others. In this way such persons have an opportunity to choose the occupation best suited to their nature, besides attaining a liberal education which they never would have gotten had they taken up their specialty first. Not only this, but in the practice teaching they have had an excel­lent chance to study human nature which will be of unbounded use to them if they en­ter the business world. C.D.J. '08 Now a Senior had a little dream, Easy to work was her little scheme, Long she pondered and her web did weave, Little she thought 'twould not deceive, In triumph she worked her wiles, Easy tocatch was (the"machinist"). Truth Seniors are gay deceivers ever. D. C. W. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page 23 ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 NOTES The Senior issue will probably contain the picture of an electrician of this city. The cut for this picture was loaned to the Junior class through the kindness of a local newspaper. But inasmuch as this same "machinist" worked the Senior class for fifteen ($15) dollars, (the price of '06 signs which are cut out). This one (?) original slam was cut out. Watch the Senior issue for the stolen picture. JUNIOR EDITOR. On February 5, the Normal students were favored by a visit from Gov. Mead and the Board of Trustees. Governor Mead made an address which everyone appreciated and enjoyed. Save your money for B. S. N. S. banners, which will be on sale soon. MORSE HDW. 60. W25-W39 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store Office Phone Main 95. Store Phone Main 94 Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyes from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. Better see us. BERENS' JEWELRY and OPTICAL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS - = KERN'S = - PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE CATER TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTIES FANCY ICE CREAM FROZEN PUDDINGS WATER ICES INDIVIDUAL MOULDS PHONE MAIN 2581 11B W. HOLLY ST. HENRY ENGBERG American and European Graduate of Chemis­try. The best place to have your PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CORNER ELK A ND HOLLY S T S . LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY 8T. Phone Main 164 BELUNGHAM, WASH. THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. PATRONIZE THE HOME MARKET BUY YOUR CHOICE MEATS T*S* VAN ZANDT MEAT CO. Caterers to Family Trade Phone Main 64 108 W. Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELUNGHAM ST. JosETirs HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY Card Boards lt;,« lt;* Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 March - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS After classes come and drink at the NEW 20th CENTURY SANITARY SODA FOUNTAIN Delicious Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sodas, Phosphates, Cream Sodas, Egg drinks. All served in most up-to-date manner. COLLINS St OO. THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS H e a d q u a r t e r s for a l l KODAK SUPPLIES AND FOUNTAIN PENS H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, W a s h. H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. I,. MERRITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Purdy, Pres. E. 0. 6rt«et, Vice-Pres. C. K. McMillin, Cashier First National Bank Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, |6o,ooo OUf* SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Is now prepared to receive DEPOSITS IN ANY AMOUNT, interest on same will be paid and compounded semi-annually. THE LARGEST BANK IN NORTHWESTERN WASHINQTON H. J. WELTY, President F. J. WOOD, Vice-President 6E0, B. BURKE, Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4- Per Cent Interest Compounded QuarterlyPPPPP
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Show more1906_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly April, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [i] ---------- Normal i^rfjfltfl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON SUMMER SESSION OPENS JUNE llth CLOSES JULY 20, 1906 Classes will be offered in twenty subjects. Regular teachers will have charge of work. Only morning sessions. Credits given for work. Tuition is $6.00 for one subject; one dollar for each additional subject. Text books loaned free. Board and room will cost from $3.50 to $4.00 per week. NEXT SCHOOL YEAR OPENS SEPTEMBER H Tuition free. Living expenses low. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR BOARD During the past six years more than two hundred girls have secured places in private homes where they could work for their board while attending the Normal School. The School has always been able to secure a place for every girl desiring an opportunity to work for her board. Correspondence is invited. Catalogues and circulars sent free on application. EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY COODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms I, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKFATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours! 2 to5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Bye, Bar, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINQHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block / l o 8 W e s t H o l l y S t r e et Mouy BIOOC j I305 D o c k s t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BEIAINGHAM, WASH.. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 186 8- DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694. CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. JB. LUDOHQ WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. WATCHES CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELL1NGHAM, WASH. VIENNA BAKERY GftFE. 120 Holly Street J. B. WOOLLAS Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK SONS Professional Funeral Directors and Licensed Embalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 392* We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES S. HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J . N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADDA WILSON SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. I BYRON GROCERY CO. | 5 Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 § 5 1207 Elk Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. V MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store Office Phone Main 35. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MO*. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF NELLIE C. THOMPSON, '06 Editor-in-Chief PEARL PEIME, '06 Locals LUELLA WHITAKER, '06 - - - - Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. WALDA WALL. '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the gth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. V. APRIL, 1906 No. 6 EDITORIAL-THIRD YEARS We, the Third Years, present to the public this portion of the April issue of the Messen­ger. Our Staff is: Roy Goodell—Editor. May McLaughlin—Locals. Hazel Horn—Thespian. Roger Williams—Athletics. Charles Jones—Boys' Debating Club.. WHO READS THE JUNIOR ANNUAL? A thing which interests us all as Normal school students and future pedagogues is the effort being put forth by Mr. Schusman, superintendent of the schools of Whatcom County, for the betterment of the lighting and ventilating systems in our rural schools- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger He reports that only about seven per cent of them are properly lighted, and only six or seven have any system of ventilation. This evil he hopes to have practically overcome in five years. Let us hope other counties will follow Whatcom's example. The only thing which the Juniors and Seniors have thrown at each since the first of the year is the old hackneyed expression, "Originality." We hold that neither are very original unless they can think of something new. A most modest issue was the Junior Mes­senger! Poor little creatures; how delicate of other people's feelings they were? If you have been "slammed" in our issue, we can only say ' 'slamback.'' How very considerate! One would really expect though, to find some­thing after such a statement, but in vain have we searched, unless it is meant as a sort of an apology for the article begin­ning with these words: "Never in the history of the Bellingham Normal has that institu­tion had so many talented young men and women enrolled in one class" (the Junior class). This, indeed, might need an apology if the ridiculousness of the statement were not so self evident to the reader of the Mes­senger; even though they know nothing of the class characteristics from daily contact. Considerate Juniors don't feel so serious, for the public know well the old saying, "Who knowth not his own bazoo the same shall :not be heard." THESPIAN The Thespian Society met Friday, March 23d and the following program was render­ed: Ladies quartette, "Kentucky Babe," by Misses Osberg, Sullivan, Gilbert and Myers. Act I., from "The Rivals," was given and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The picturesque costumes added greatly to the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 rendering. The young ladies taking part were: Misses Wilson, Mansfield, Myers, Wal-strand and Williams. Miss Frances Hays, who acted as critic, complimented them high­ly. If you wish to enjoy an hour, visit the Thespians and see the strong work which they are doing. LOCALS Mr. Wilson, on his return from Seattle, gave the students an interesting talk about the Chinese. Everyone seemed glad when Mr. Wilson returned, for it was learned the Junior's prophecy had come true, but we see their minds have been restored to their normal conditions. Miss Montgomery addressed teacher's institute a t Everett, March 13th. After the rehearsal on the evening of the 15th of March, Miss Hogle delightfully sur­prised the Third Year class by giving them a "spread." Miss Eva Myers will leave school the first of April and go teaching. The old proverb, "When a man gets married his troubles begin," was broken for Dr. Bowman's have already begun. His house, on the corner of Ivy and Indian streets burned March 11th. The greatest loss was the furniture stored away for future use. An address was given in assembly by Mr. Forrest on, "Life Saving Stations." The Third Year class will make a practical illus­tration of Mr. Forrest's suggestions by tak­ing a trip, in the near future, to some of the islands. Everyone enjoyed the program given in assembly by a few members of the Oral Ex­pression class. Those taking part were: Miss Ethel Cook, Miss Nord and Miss Eva Myers. Miss Hogle went to Seattle to see the ex- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger hibits of the "Arts and Crafts Association" and to inspect the work of the public schools of that city. Dr. Mathes has returned from his trip to Eastern Washington. The old saying that the Third Years never do things by halves is still good. Their St. Patrick's reception given March 19 was one of the most enjoyable social functions of the season. Even Demosthenes of old awoke and attired himself in green for the occasion. The guests were first taken to the auditorium where the following program was rendered: Piano Solo Ethel Cook *-* e-™" is, ssr^ssr"1 Recitation Ina Long Male Ouartette JR o y G o o d e l l gt; L e o n Cory Male quartette j M r T i b b l e S ) H F S m i th Piano Duet Misses Smith Vocal Solo Eva Myers Farce "An Interrupted Proposal" Class Song. After the program the guests dispersed to the different rooms, where they were enter­tained by the class. Ice cream and cake was served. The Third Years are going to have a good time. A trip to the islands and a moonlight excursion are now being planned. Our former Editor-in-Chief, Miss Sarah Van Reypen, is now teaching at Albian. The best wishes of the entire school go with her in her new vocation. Many of the students went to their re­spective homes during vacation, but are all back again "hard at work." A picnic is being planned by a committee made up of students and faculty for the en­tire Normal Schools. This outing is to be at Glacier. Every body is expecting to have a glorious, good time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 ATHLETICS BOYS' BASKET BALL TEAM TOP ROW: Cory, Forward; Nichols, Guard; Pethran, Forward; Scannell, Mgr. BOTTOM Row: Foerschler, Forward; Goodell, Center; Williams, Guard. The basketball season is over and the boys will no longer be seen at their practice. The team was the best that ever represented this school; and the boys were very much disappointed in not being able to secure games with some other Sound teams. How­ever, out of the six games played they were never defeated. Five players were selected at the beginning of the year, and all held their position through to the last game. Never before has so much interest been mani­fest by both the students and faculty. The last game was played between the Third Year class team and the High School reg­ular team, and was for the purpose of prov­ing to the High School, t h a t although the Third Year class had been ruled out of the Doig Cup contests they had a team which could defeat anything in the city. The score at the end of the game stood 18 to 14 in favor of the Third Years and the High School went home real­izing that they had met with defeat three times at the hands of the Normal boys. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Much interest is being displayed in the Kline Cup contests. Out of the five teams competing, the cup now lies between three: the Second Years, Juniors and Seniors. Two more games will decide who shall win the cup and the championship of the school. Al­though nothing positive can be stated it is generally believed, by close followers of the games, that either the Juniors or Seniors will win. The Second Years have been defeated by both of the other teams. In the last games the Juniors won from the Second Years with a score of 18 to 9 and the First Years, after having lost the game by default, won from the Seniors with a score of 6 to 5. This is the second time the First Years have lost by default, and afterwards won the game. The first time was with the Juniors. TENNIS The interest in tennis is awakening and as soon as the courts are in condition a large number of students will spend their leisure moments in the open air instead of in the gymnasium. BASE BALL Now that the basket ball season is com­ing to a close and the bright spring days are here, the boys are turning their attention to base ball. Several of last year's players are back, and some very valuable new material has come in. Williams, Nichols, Petheram and Goodell are old men, tried out, and made very good with the Normal last year. With this material the boys expect to turn out a team which will hold its own with any in the city. The only thing which will hamper the success of the boys will be the lack of grounds upon which to do their practice work. Nine of the Gammua Phis who were stranded in Bellingham during vacation were delightfully entertained at the summer home of Miss Helen Miller at Rusticana on Lake Whatcom. On Saturday morning, laden with blankets and provisions, the girls wended their way to "Chapless Camp," where they re­mained till Monday evening. Canoeing and dancing filled the fleeting hours. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 BOYS' DEBATING CLUB The Young Men's Debating Club, which was organized a little over a year ago by about a dozen young men, now includes in its membership all of the boys in the Normal and is known as one of the strongest, if not the strongest, literary society in the school. The boys exert every energy in order to make their meetings interesting and lively as well as instructive. Their meetings are open to the public and are generally quite well attended by the rest of the student body. During the next month a number of the members of the faculty have consented to address the club on different subjects which will add new interest to the programs. On Thursday evening, March 29, the fol­lowing officers took their offices for a term of two months and afterwards a very enthusi­astic and interesting program was rendered, although a number of the members on the program were absent on account of the vaca­tion over Friday and Monday: Pesident, Chas. D. Jones; Vice-President, H. E. Bloyd; Secretary and Treasurer, Ray Smith; Sar-geant- at-arms, Paul Petheran; Program Committee, A. Robinson, R. Goodell and A. Anderson. Following is the program as rendered: Dialect recitation Magnus Peterson An interesting paper on Current Events R. Goodell Debate: Resolved, that the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution has been affirmed. Affirmative, E. Johnson and P. Scannel. Negative, R. C. Tibbels and H. F. Smith. The decision of the judges was rendered two to one in favor of the negative. After the debate E. A. Foerschler, Benton McClure, and Walter Nichols were called upon by the president to make impromptu speeches on topics of present interest to the public, which they handled with considerable skill, producing much laughter in the audience. At the business meeting Messrs. Fred ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 10 ---------- 16 The Normal Messeriget Johnson and H. E. Bloyd were unanimously chosen to take up the debate which is to be part of the program to be given sometime the last week of school by the classes in oral expression. The program will consist of a dramatical contest and this debate. THE CLASS OF 1911 EDITORIAL-FIRST YEARS In this, the April issue of the Messenger, we the First Years will endeavor to make this, our portion of the paper, as interesting as possible. Our Staff is: Bessie Stanton—Editor. Ruby Moss—Y. W. C. A. Olive Kale—Alkisiah. LOCALS We are very sorry to say that Carrie Smith, our president and basket ball manager has left school. The Misses Baldwin, Cowden, Hall and Finch were very cordially welcomed as mem­bers of our class this second semester. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 ALKLSIAH By the work which the Alkisiah Club have been doing and are doing at the present time, they are surely carrying out what was planned for them in the beginning of the life of the club; namely, to read, discuss and learn about the great problems and questions of the day. The rendering of the last three programs are proof of this. The programs on Juvenile Courts and Roycroft were especi­ally interesting and instructive. They con­tained some things which awakened new and deeper thought. The club has realized that "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," so we have planned an outing or picnic for the near future. At the last meeting the following officers were elected for the coming ten weeks: Kate Long, President; Clara Perault, Vice-Presi­dent; Dolly Jennings, Secretary; Olive Kale, Treasurer; Gladys Patric, Reporter; Annie Nord and Carrie Peterson, Consuls. The election of officers takes place every ten weeks in order that all of the members may have the opportunity of holding office. A hearty welcome is extended to all fellow students and faculty. Y. W. C. A. The Normal students who are obliged to carry cold lunches, appreciate the delicious cocoa served daily by the Y. W. C. A. They also enjoy the variation, occasionally, of coffee and pie. This is only one of the phases of good work carried on by the energetic Y. W. C. A. girls. We are disappointed when we heard that Miss Gage, our new state secretary, would not make us her intended visit this spring. She felt that her work was more needed else­where than in Bellingham. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger The announcement of the marriage of Miss Margaret Kyle to Mr. E. E. Barber, will undoubtedly be of great interest to her many young friends in Bellingham. The ceremony-is to take place in Cambridge, Mass., on the 31st of March. The steamer Slavonia, which sails April 3d, will carry them part of their way to Italy where the}' will remain three months. On their return she will attend the Gearhart conference. FIRST YEAR NOTES FIRST YEAR BASKET BALL TEAM Senior (talking to freshie)— "I've looked in two books about horses and one says the first horses came from Arabia and the other says from Asia. Now how will I tell that to my class?" "Well," answered the wide-awake freshie, "Isn't Arabia in Asia? " Senior sore distressed! Landlady (to her Senior roomer)—"I have just discovered that you have a sixteen candle power light in your room. How is that, when the rest of us in the house only have an eight power? " Senior — "We are studying 'Browning' now" replied the guilty one, "and I just have to have it to shed more light on the subject.'^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 EDITORIAL-SECOND YEARS The motto "Launched but not anchored," could be very aptly applied to the Sophomore class. This, our second year of work, is near-ing its close, and though our class is few in numbers its association throughout the past year has been characterized by the class spirit and enthusiasm which is usually seen in the Sophomore class of all schools. Among our achievements in the social line was a class party and this we hope soon to follow by others equally as enjoyable. Our class officers which you will see in the front row in the picture, are President, H. E. Bloyd; Secretary, May McCrait; Treasurer, Mary Jacobson; Vice-President, May McCall. Our Editorial staff for this issue of the paper consists of: Editor—Miss Call. Reporters—Misses Wahl, Olson, Nord and /Rowley. Hurrah for the Crimson and Gray! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger CLIONEAN The Clionean seems to be the favorite society in the school. It is now the largest and is continually increasing in its member­ship. The society has done some very good work in the past and hope to continue the same in the future. The last two programs rendered were both very interesting and well given, consisting of musical numbers, essays and recitations. THE SIRIUS The Sirius Literary Club has been doing excellent work during the past month, and has made commendable progress in the direc­tion of the high aim which it has set. The newljr-elected officers have proven themselves very able in administering the affairs of the society and are by their example awakening much interest and enthusiasm which bids fair to make the remaining meet­ings of the year very beneficial. SECOND YEAR BASKET BALL TEAM SECOND YEAR NOTES OUS BASKET BALL TEAM During the first few months of school the Sophomores were a quiet class, and stood calmly by, listening to the noisy prattle of the other classes. By-and-by the basket ball fever struck the school. It is very contagious and the Sopho- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 mores "caught" it. Previous to this, a great wind had swept over the class and blown the chaff off towards the Third Years. The few good kernels that remained decided that they would have a team, and they did. Inspired by the taunts we received, we went into the games with much the same spirit as our forefathers of Revolutionary days, and though we have never boasted about our team, it has made a very creditable showing, being the only one of the elementary class teams that could enter the final contests. The line-up is as follows: May Call, Rose Williams, Forwards; Annie Nord, Center; Frances Daly, Mable Spencer, Guards. The Second Year Class congratulate them­selves on being the proud possessor of a real young man. He is the only one of the "Sec­ond Year boys" who is true to his colors. The others seem to favor "orange and black," (striking contrasts are apt to attract child­ren. S. C. We regret the loss of Miss Wooldridge from our ranks. Cheer up little freshies Mother loves you 'tis true, But she isn't here to comfort you So please don't Boo Hoo! SENIOR NOTES On the evening of March 23, 1906, at the hour of 8 o'clock, the brave and learned Juniors assembled at the north door of the Normal building, where they were met by several "backward" Seniors. The Juniors naturally very forward, became in turn very "back­ward" at the sight of several stalwart policemen with vigorous clubs, so much so, indeed, that they mounted the stairs to the Society Hall in a very becoming and "back­ward" manner. The Juniors, however, soon recovered their usual habit of "forwardness" and although not all were able to "get their money's worth," yet they generally expressed themselves as having spent a very pleasant evening. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS - = KERN'S = - PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE CATER TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTIES FANCY ICE CREAM FROZEN PUDDINGS WATER ICES INDIVIDUAL MOULDS PHONE MAIN 2SB1 11B W. HOLLY ST. HENRY ENGBERG American and European Graduate of Chemis­try. The best place to have your PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CORNER E L K AND H O L L Y S T S . LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bonnd and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'S, W. HOLLY 8T. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM, WASH. For Modern methods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Leading Hatters in Bellingham PATRONIZE THE HOME MARKET BUY YOUR CHOICE MEATS SJB VAN ZANDT MEAT CO. Caterers to Family Trade Phone Main 64 108 W. Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST. BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main ia« MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLING™ HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST RHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyes from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. Better see us. BERBNS' JEWELRY and OPTICAL HOUSE. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 April - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS After classes come and drink at the NEW 20th CENTURY SANITARY SODA FOUNTAIN Delicious Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sodas, Phosphates, Cream Sodas, Egg drinks. All served in most up-to-date manner. COLLINS St OO. THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS H e a d q u a r t e r s for a l l KODAK SUPPLIES AND FOUNTAIN PENS H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 Belling'Ham, "WasK. H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid 0a Term Deposits H. I,. M E R R ITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Purdy, Pret. E. 0. Grans, Vice-Pres. C. K. McMillin, Cashitr First National Bank Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, |6o,ooo OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Is now prepared to receive DEPOSITS IN ANY AMOUNT, interest on same will be paid and compounded semi-annually. THE LARGEST BANK IN NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON M. J. WELTY, President F. J. WOOD, Vica-Prssidsnt GEO. B. BURKE, Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4- Per Cent Interest Compounded QuarterlyPPPPP
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Show more1906_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Cover ---------- ' • . ^ ' / . . • f e 3 - 't^r ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [i] ---------- g gt;fafr BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EIGHTH YEAR OPENS SEPTEMBER 10, 1906 Three Courses of Study Elementary Secondary Advanced Three Kinds of Certificates and Diplomas Two-year Certificate Five-year Certificate Life Diploma Three Ways to Attend School Pay for Your Board Board Yourself Work for Your Board Three New Features New Dining Hall New Plan for Daily Work New Musical Department Three Kinds of Literature Free Special Circulars School Messenger Annual Catalogue CORRESPONDENCE INVITED EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Montague McHugh BELUNQHAM. WASH. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRY GOODS Ladies' and Children's READY-TO-WEAR APPAREL A SPECIALTY A. L. MEIIIH C. N. MEIIII W. ». EVMS ART GOODS ^flerrir) Wall Paper ar)d ART P a i r ) t ©O. GOODS DAYLIGHT BLK., ELK ST. PHONE BLACK 1232 Wall Paper, Paints, Oil* and Varnishes BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESStdtfAL MkBCTORV BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Pront Building BRLUNGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON ONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE R KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 146a —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Slack 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Bye, Mar. Nose, Throat Glasses Property Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building • BELLI NQHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. ttyaieian and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAH. WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED PRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BMLUNGHAM, VtASHtNGTQN ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER »« gt;II» n w v / 108 West Holly Street Holly Block | 1305 Dock Street 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BEUJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. B. L.UDOHG WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. WATOHES OLOOKS AND FINE JEWELRY 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELL1NGHAM, WASH. VIENNA BAKERY GflFfc 120 Holly Street J. B. WOOLLAS Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK SONS Professional Funeral Directors and licensed Bmbalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 2923 We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Wh)ite Slippers FOR GRADUATION -AT-Grimstead S h o e Co. 205 West Holly St., Clover Block Price $1.50 and $1.75 A. E. OOLBURN Manufacturer of FINE GOLD AND AGATE JEWELRY CLASS PINS AND EMBLEM GOODS, Etc. I l T T l S r * . BELLINGHAM, WASH-THE GLOBE CLOTHING CO DAN McCUSH, MANAGER THE MEN'S STORE THE BOYS' STORE ONE PRICE TO AIJL The Globe Clothing Co. 106 E. HOLLY ST., BELLING :AM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • » » • • » » • » • • » • • • • • » » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE BELL1NCHAM HERALD * By its own leased wire receives pre­cisely the same telegraphic report as , the Associated Press papers of Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Aangeles. : : : : : : i»»»»»«»*»»»••••••••»•••••••••»•••»• J. A. HOUCK MAIN 211 ALBERT RIVES President Treas. Gen'l. Mgr. Electrical Wiring a Specialty Bellingham Electric Supply Co. ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND SUPPUES Fixtures, Lamps, Shades, Mantles, Grates and Tiling, Motors, Fans, Dynamos, Etc. " " " ^ a ^ S i g , S lt;- BELLINGHAM. WASB-GEO. F. RAYMOND RELIABLE FOOTWEAR Specialties: Hanan Son's Ladies' and Men's Fine Shoes. W. L. Douglas Shoes for Men BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Every Normal Student should buy a Souvenir of Beautiful Bellingham at J. N. SELBY lt; CO. CLOVER BLOCK Before going home. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS CHAS. WRIGHT. M. O. DICKINSON PRESIDENT SECRETARY BYRON HOTEL BELLI NQH AM J. G. HULL CO. REAL. ESTATE LOANS ±5? INSURANCE PIKB BLOCK Pwma BUCK leoa BELLINQHAM, WASH. Correspondence Solicited Phone Black m i MULLIN ALSOP REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE MINING BROKERS RESIOERT A0ENTS NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY H53 B«t Street BELLI NQH AM. WASH. THIEL WELTER COMPLETE, flOUSEFURNISWERS A Little down, and a little each week or month will furnish yonr home COMMERCIAL 9TKBKT, OPPOSITE POVTOPPIOm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE AMERICAN'S CONTEST FREE — 5 Free Business College Scholarships 1 $750 Steger Piano 1 Valuable Corner City Lot 1 Free Trip East and 6 Elgin Gold Watches Ta ptpvlar Vmc UJin li WkatcM, Skagit ud tu Jm Coutln CONTEST CLOSES, SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Full particulars in The American B ARftER - FLORIST Green Houses. 2115 'Williams St. PHONE K£D R4- Plants, Cut Flowers, Seeds and Bulbs. Wedding Table and Funeral Work every style. Store 105 W. Holly. Phone Red 192 "^FSSSklSgr" BELLIN6HAM, WASH. * STRONG HEALTHY BODIES MAKE H E A L T H Y MINDS Pure food makes the former i HAZELWOOD BUTTER Is perfection in pure food making. Made from sweet (not sour) cream. WILLIAMS PROVOST PURE FOOD GROCERS ELK STREET NEAR HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [ix] ---------- ADVBRTISBMBNTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs-no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. I BYRON GROCERY CO. | § Daylight Block 'Phone Main aoo a 5 1207 Elk Street BELUNGHAM. WASH. i MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store O ce Phone Main 35. Store Phone Main 44 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. GHA8. G. TURNER, K m . QLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [x] ---------- TEMPORARY STAFF. Nellie C. Thompson Editor-in-Chief Luella N. C. Whitaker Literary Editor Janet S. Cowing Society Editor Lottie Fleming Locals Anah Gooch Alumni Mildred Wilson Athletics We, the class of '06, dedicate this issue of the Normal Messenger to our beloved class teacher, Miss Frances S. Hays. To the Public: We earnestly submit our paper, hoping that it will meet with the ap­proval and expectations of our readers. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [a] ---------- DR. EDWARD T. MATHES President Belli ngh am State Normal School ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [3] ---------- PRESIDENT EDWARD T. MATHES, PH. D. An Appreciation. "The modern majesty consists in work. What a man does is his greatest monument." When the Whatcom Normal School was called into existence in 1899 ft chose for its administrative head Dr. Edward T. Mathes, who then occupied the chair of history in the Lewiston Normal in Idaho. The choice was a wise one, for the school has prospered won­derfully under his far-sighted and conscien­tious management. It stands unique as the only institution of the kind in the State that has had but the one president during its ex­istence. This one fact speaks plainly for his power as an organizer and executive. Other positions—some, where the remu­neration was great—have been tendered Dr. Mathes, but he has been faithful to the inter­ests of the Bellingham Normal School, for which he has spent all of his time and his best efforts ever since it took its place in the ranks of educational institutions. His breadth of scholarship, keen insight and resourceful­ness have been made evident during these years of service. By his business ability and judicious management of funds he has won the approval and confidence of the people, and hy his judgment in the choice of an able fac­ulty he has placed the standard of the school on a high and firm basis. To present in detail the many improve­ments that our president has helped to put through, and the many difficulties that he has helped the school to overcome, would fill a volume. We simply make note of a few of the material changes. In the spring of 1900 there were eight graduates from the advanced course; this spring there will be over forty. In 1900 the campus consisted of frog ponds, rocks and stumps; today there is not a more beautiful plot of ground to be found anywhere. Six years ago the training school was conducted in the basement of the main building. There was no annex, no gymnasium, no dormitory, no green-house, no cosy rest rooms and fac­ulty rooms, no society or Y. W. C. A. halls. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger and no auditorium; today all these speak for themselves. During these years several new departments have been added, much equip­ment purchased, and the faculty has increased from six members to twenty. During all this progress and change Dr. Mathes has been the guiding spirit—the ever-present and active factor. This is what the world in general sees of him, but his influence in another way has been as great, if not greater, because more subtle and far-reaching. His kindly nature, innate refinement and courteous manner can­not help having a deep effect upon all with whom he comes in daily contact. We, who have known him for five fruitful years, and are now about to pass out into the world, feel that we have learned from him lessons that shall never be forgotten—lessons that a less noble character, a less deep nature, could not have taught us. That he may remain indefinitely with the institution that he has done so much to es­tablish, and that his far-reaching influence may be felt here in the future as it has been in the past, are the sincere wishes of the class of '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [b] ---------- THE BELUNOHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [c] ---------- FACULTY BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [5] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English Miss ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES S. HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Biological Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J . N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADDA Wn,soN SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3d and 4th Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WDLSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger PAPER BY H. G. LULL, A. B. The Present Position of the Two Great Po­litical Parties of the United States in Re­lation to Contemporary Industrial Evo­lution. In the United States the constitutional problem has been superceded by the indus­trial problem. By constitutional problem is meant all questions which arose concerning the interpretation of the Constitution, the question of state sovereignty versus national sovereignty, that of adjustment of power be­tween state, questions concerning the politi­cal rights of individuals, etc. These were the great questions from the formation of the Con­stitution to the close of the Reconstruction Period. During this time we find evidences of the industrial problem in national and state legislation, but this kind of legislation was of secondary importance. People accepted the industrial system and conditions as they were. So far as there was any political consciousness it was usually of the Iaissez faire type, to allow industry to take its own course. In making this statement the writer is not un­mindful of the high protective tariff from 1816 to 1832, and that many of the constitutional questions found their motives in industrial in­terests. These were the evidences of the in­ception of a new political principle which was designed to supersede the Iaissez faire attitude of political parties toward industry. Until the spirit of sectionalization subordinated all other interests there was a growing ten­dency to promote prosperity within the lines of the existing industrial system. From the beginning of the Civil War until the present moment this principle has been adopted and strengthened by the government with one ad­ministration as a possible exception. During the last decade another political attitude has been introduced which may be stated as fol­lows: That although the government as a rule may not interfere with the economic con­ditions of the country, there are exceptions which must be recognized and dealth with whenever industry becomes destructive of ethical ends. The Civil War settled the great question of sectionalism versus nationalization. The ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger old Puritan and Cavalier elements were de­stroyed and absorbed—destroyed by the losses of the war, absorbed by the new civili­zation of the West. The planters of the South lost their plantation life, and large numbers from New England joined the increasing Western exodus. The South began life over again on a new basis, the North turned its at­tention to the industrial conquest of a virgin country, rich in material resources. The field was now clear for developing the West. Concomitantly with this renewed Western movement, and closely associated with it, was the beginning of our modern in­dustrial system in the United States. In order to successfully subdue the West, railroads must be built. With the assistance of the Na­tional Government two great corporations were able to complete the Pacific Railroad (1869). The road opened up a great central region for settlement. The same enterprising spirit which opened up the West undertook the task of developing great industrial plants. Since 1870, until within the last ten years, no function of the State in relation to industry has been recognized by the party of the ad­ministration except that of fostering the growth of industry and clearing the way for unlimited competition, international as well as domestic. The industrial interest has become the dominant factor in our civilization since the Civil War. So strong and intensified has this interest become that the great man may appear, if he appears at all, as a captain of in­dustry. Just how far the development of our present industrial system is the result of po­litical activities based upon accepted party principles is a difficult question. It is safe to say that our present time would be known as a time of intense industrial activity, regard­less of industrial patronage by the Govern­ment. On the other hand, without Govern­ment assistance, the huge industrial corpora­tions and trusts would have been materially delayed in their development. Since i860 the Republican party has been the strong party of the administration, with the one exception of the Cleveland adminis­trations, just as the Democratic party was the administration party from Jackson's adminis­tration to i860, with the exceptions of the terms from 1840 to 1844 a n d from l%4 to 1852. Since Grant's administration until 1896 the Democratic party has been the strong party of the opposition. But the elections of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messengei 1896 and 1900, and especially that of 1904, bear witness that the Democratic party has suffered disintegration. In viewing the his­tory of these two parties since the Civil War, two questions are presented. First, why has the Republican party rather than the Demo­cratic party been the party of the administra­tion? Second, why has the Democratic party ceased to be the strong party of the oppo­sition ? In comparing the chief tenets of both par­ties a few general distinctions may be noted. The Democratic party has usually pursued a restrictive policy in relation to commercial and manufacturing group interests, while on the other hand it has stood zealously for the greatest possible political rights of the citizen. The Republican party, while not restricting the political rights and freedom of citizens, has made material well-being of this or that large industrial group the object of its first interest. The Democratic party has taken the merely negative position of advocating just balance and indiscrimination among all indus­trial group interests. It has not favored measures which would help any or all of these interests. In its zeal for the individual, and in the spirit of giving all sections of the country a square deal, its principles supported measures detri­mental to the large industrial interests. The assumption of the Democratic party has been that the industrial interests of our country stand in opposition to the people, while the Republican party has identified the interests -of the people with those of industry. If it is true that industrial interest dominates over all social interests, then we cannot get away from this interest, and it is futile for any party to attempt to rule apart from it. The Republican party, organized to pre­serve the Union, has still continued to re-en­force these principles, which make for national centralization. In recognizing the controlling forces of society, it has come to place a loose construction upon certain portions of the Constitution, the letter of which seems to be in opposition to the best interests of society. A new meaning has come to be attached to the social order of the present. In so far as we have a new order, just so far the Consti­tution has become inadequate as a political guide. To a certain extent this fact is recog­nized by both parties, but the Republican party seems to lead in responding isympa- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 thetically to the existing social order. Some of these responses are embodied in the mainte­nance of high protective tariff, a strong and efficient navy, in an established standard unit of exchange used by all great nations, in a consciousness of the part to be taken by the United States in the role of nations, and finally in active support given to imperialism beyond, which had long been in operation in developing the West. All these measures have been and are powerful factors in shaping our industrial regime. The industrial group has appropriated the patronage of the Govern­ment through the agency of the Republican party. By patronage is meant a full recogni­tion of the services of industry. While the Republican party recognizes the services of industry, it has not lost sight of its duties. In these later days this party has entered upon a vigorous policy of restriction, such restriction, however, that the ends of in­dustry may be realized. Its restrictions are positive rather than negative. As, for exam­ple, it has sought to check the power of trusts to the end of keeping open the doors of competition. Such interference is anti-Social­istic, and is entirely in harmony with the prin­ciples of English political economy, upon which our industrial system is based. We are living in an era which presents its own peculiar problems, and if these problems are to be solved at all, they must be subjected to the principles and forces of this era. Be­cause the Democratic party has failed to gain this insight, because its members have only partially realized that we have passed out of a period distinguished by its constitutional questions into another dominated by indus­trial problems, it has failed to be reinstated into power. This party suffered disintegration be­cause it has ceased to have the necessary posi­tive and constructive principles of an oppo­nent. We are in a great industrial period; the state, the church and the school are pro­foundly altered by its spirit. The question is not how shall we annihilate it, let it alone, or revive the good old days, but how shall we give this interest the fullest expression, how shall we work in and through it to the end of complete living? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [10] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF NELLIE C. THOMPSON, '06 Editor-in-Chief PEARL PEIME, 'o6 Locals LUELLA WHITAKER, '06 - - - - Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. WALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellinghatn, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of" the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellinghatn, Washington, as-second- class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. V. MAY, 1906 No. 7 CLASS SPIRIT. About the first thing a person notices when visiting a school is the spirit shown in affairs not directly connected with school studies, as well as in the work. There are two classes of students, the "book worm," never taking in­terest in anything but books and getting good grades. As a general rule this person is not a favorite with his schoolmates. When he does talk it is about "shop," and people know just what he is going to say before he says a word. When some project is proposed which does not bear directly upon his work he hasn't time or energy. What has the future in store for this kind of a student? He knows his profession, probably, but lacks enthusiasm. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 and vitality, which would make his work a rousing success. Most of his time has been spent in study, and when he begins to apply it he finds that if he cannot enter into the right atmosphere or use tact when dealing with people around him, he is stranded. We find that they are the ones who have not learned how to adapt themselves to social en­vironment. Look at the person who is alive to every­thing around him. He is well up in his work, for when he studies he puts forth the same en­thusiasm and vim which he uses in other re­lations. When he is called upon to pass judg­ment on propositions he is broad-minded and level-headed, looking at it from all sides. This is the typical American who rises to promi­nence, trusted and admired by all. We point with pride to our President, Theodore Roose­velt, who, a leader among men, did not gain his knowledge from books, although he is a college-bred man, but from his experiences with man. This spirit is so predominant that it must have vent in some direction. We find it in contests of different kinds, oratorical, debat­ing, dramatic, musical, in class affairs, etc. This is where the true and false spirit is surely-brought to light, and clash if not backed by broad, kindly personalities. Without strug­gle there would be no progress, so in acquir­ing knowledge it must enter. The survival of the fittest is not more evident any place than in school. The struggle should be psych­ical, not physical (except in athletic meets). That class that can outdo the others in ear­nest, kindly enthusiasm, as well as in schol­arship, is the one which leaves its strongest mark on the Alma Mater. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger CLASS OFFICERS. Elizabeth Williams, President. Luella N. C. Whitaker, Vice-President. Katherine McNeff, Secretary. Tressie Flesher, Treasurer. Selma Glineburg, Sergeant-at-Arms. Frances S. Hays, Class Teacher. Plunkety plunk, keplunk, keplunk; We have the spunk, the spunk, the spunk, We never go flunk, go flunk, go flunk— Seniors. Color—Old gold. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [d] ---------- NELLIE THOMPSON— "She is herself a dowry." LOTTIE FLEMING— " Whose beauty did astonish the survey of richest eyes." BERTHA MAUERMANN— " Be sure of the prince on whom these airs attend." TRESSIE FLESHER— ''For conscience hath a privilege in her To dignify arch jests and laugh­ing eyes." ELIZABETH WILLIAMS— " A fine woman! a g e n t le woman ! a sweet woman ! " MILDRED WILSON— " First, then, a woman will or won't,—depend on't If she will do't she will; But if she won't she won't, and there's an end on't." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [e] ---------- ANAH GOOCH— '' As graceful as a young gazelle.'' JUDITH HAWES— "Things of thy tender mould should be more gentle." GENEVIEVE STONE— ' ' Age cannot wither her, nor cus­tom stale her infinite variety.'' JESSIE COWING— "Praise her for this, her out­door form, Which, on my faith, deserves high speech." ELVA KRAUSSE— "One only care your gentle breast should move— The important business of your life is love." NETTIE LOOK— "Hast thou beheld a fairer, fresher face ? Such war of white, and red within her cheeks ! " ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [f] ---------- LILLIE SMITH— "Frail as a mountain flower." LENA DODD— ' ' The crimson glow of modesty o'erspread Her cheek, and gave to her dark eyes new glory." GEORGIA ELLIS— "Whose words all ears took captive." HELEN MILLER— " There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lip." MINNIE OSBERG— "The heart speaks content in the smiles of her face." KATHERINE McNEFF— "She's beautiful, and therefore to be woo'd, She is a woman, and therefore to be won." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [g] ---------- FLOY SULLIVAN— " Was this a face to be exposed among the warring winds." CARRIE LEWIS— "Moulded by God, and tem­pered by the tears Of angels to the perfect form of—woman." ISABELLE HOLT— " Pretty, petite, piquant." LUELLA WHITAKER— (The Editor)—"We are not the first, who with BEST mean­ing have incurred the worst." PEARL C. SMITH— "Her air, her manners, all who saw admired; Courteous tho' coy and gentle, tho' retired." LENA SMITH— "I am all the daughters of my father's house, And all the brothers, too." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [h] ---------- ELLEN GRAHAM— " Who can be so wise, amazed, temperate, and furious, Loyal and neutral, in a mo­ment! " EDNA WAPLES— "Wonderfully neat but not gaudy." MARY O'LOUGHLIN— "And on her cheek is ready with a blush, Modest as morning, when she coolly eyes The youthful Phoebus." SELMA GLINEBERG— "The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars, As daylight doth a lamp." ANNA WAHLSTRAND- "I never knew so young a body with so old a head." FRANK SULLIVAN— "Think you a little din can daunt our ears ? Have we not in our time heard lions roar? " ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [i] ---------- LILLIAN FOGG— "She is like nothing on earth but a woman." MAY STRAND— " Her voice was ever sotf, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman." ETHEL PEEK— " Nothing she does or seems But smacks of something greater than this life; Too noble for this place." BEATRICE BENSON— "She is cunning past man's thought." CHRISTINE THIEL— "The very life seems warm up­on her lips." LEONIE NOHL— "Rare Rhineland roses can't compare with maids of gentle German grace." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [j] ---------- MRS. MYERS— "Common sense she has in an uncommon degree " ETHEL JONES— "Variable as is the shade By the light the quivering aspen made." ELENA. BARKER— "A gentle and a kindly nature her's." CLARA WARRINER— "Her ways are ways of pleasant - ness, and all her paths are peace." ROSALIE ROURKE— "I durst attempt it against any woman in the world." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [14-15] ---------- THIRD YEAR DIRECTORY ZfAMH AGS MOM OB LB8S QKN1RAL APPB4RANOI FAVORITE) OCCUPATION rUl'PHK OCCUPATION Minnie Carver 18 Determined Winning Medals Taming Cannibals Ethel Cook 20 Funloving Acting A Contented Wife Leon Cory 25 Fantastic Talking Tunning Fiddles H. F. Smith 35 Devoted Won't Tell Repenting Genevieve Martin 21 Dreamy Writing Poetry Traveling May McLaughlin 17 Aesthetic Dreaming Matchmaker Mvrtle Potter 23 Capable Managing Men Portrait Painter Mazie Moore 17 Lovable Getting Even Enjoying Life Hazel Horn 18 Mischievous Betting Setting Down Dolly Jennings 24 Exclusive Soliliquising Book Agent Marguerite McConihc 20 Steady Spooning Decorator " Walter Nichols 21 O.K. Looking Wise Dodging Girls Chas. Petheram 18 Cautious Serenading Matrimonial Agent Paul Petheram 24 Noncommital Orating Postmaster Dorothy Hughes 14 Witty Roasting the Boys Choosing a HusBano*"*^ Chas. Jones 24 Ministerial Prospecting Editing Funny Page Roy Goodell 13 Irresponsible Girling Editor of Puck Mable Bradon 26 Domestic Strolling Teacher Frankie Frescoln 19 Studious Avoiding Men Missionary Mr. Tibballs 24 Friendly Speculating Getting Rich Olive Ketchum 16 Retiring Making Fudges Milliner Mr. Foerschler 17 Bashful Attending Assembly Running for Office Grace Waikle 23 Critical Digging Clams Lecturing • Grace Heaton 22 Poetic Thinking Trapese Performer Roger Williams 30 Suitable Teasing Barber Bertha Thayer 17 Impulsive Sewing Playing Hand Organ Margaret McDonald 16 Captivating Darning Librarian Ina Long 23 Dignified Knitting Vaudeville Actress Kate Long 24 Self-possessd Giving Advise Chapern Mable Coffman 20 Flirtations Looking Pretty Keeping Peanut Stand Bessie Prickman 17 : 1 Scholarly Petting Cats A Cook ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger THIRD YEARS CI,ASS OFFICERS: Walter Nichols—President. Dolly Jennings—Vice-President. Genevieve Martin—Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Ada Hogle—Class Teacher. CI.ASS YEW.: Hi ho mine, hi ho mine— Bellingham Normal, 1909 Along the line, they can't outshine The skoocum class of 1909. The third years are a jolly lot, jolly lot— Hogle keeps them Johnny on the spot, on the spot— In rain or sunshine they are there— Right in the midst of everywhere, Down with all thoughts of work or care, or care. Years of toil and tests of might, of might, Ever more are rolled from sight from sight, As third years gather for a TIME. Rare fun always is their line, So come and join the class of '09, '09. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 THE SECOND YEAR. Yell—Karo, Kiro, Kara, Ken, Ra, Ra, Ra, 1910! Colors—Crimson and silver gray. Officers. Mr. Bloyd, President. May Call, Vice-President. May McCrait, Secretary. Mary Jacobson, Treasurer. Margaret Daily, B. B. Manager. Walda Wall, Reporter. THE SECOND YEAR. The second year class brings vividly be­fore us the old saying of "Quality not quan­tity." Although it boasts of but twenty-six members, yet these have made the class re­nowned because of their abilities shown in their regular school work and society work, as well as in athletic sports. Yet they are withal probably the most modest class in the institution. They also know how to enjoy life, and have had many good times. A marked instance of this was ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger seen in their "Colonial Party," where the dress was one of colonial days. Colonial refresh­ments were served—cider and doughnuts. The event was declared by all as one long to be remembered by those who participated. Another distinction marks this class. They have that which not even the seniors can boast of, "just one boy." THE FIRST YEARS. Class Yells. Who are, who are, who are we? We are First Years, Don't you see? Are we loyal? Well, I guess. First Years, First Years, Yes! Yes! Yes! Riffaty! Raffaty! Riff! Raff! Chiffaty! Chiffaty! Chiff! Chaff! Riff! Raff! Chiff! Chaff! First Years. Officers. Artie Thrall, President. Bessie Stanton, Vice-President. Jennie Call, Secretary. Zella Foerschler, Treasurer. Elmo Hurley, Yell Master. Colors—Blue and gray. The First Years have proven themselves a. class of ability, having done excellent work during the year, and will, in all probability, be ready to organize into a strong class of Second Years. Their organization has been character­ized by the class spirit and enthusiasm which has been shown at various times. One nota­bly, in which all classes took active part in class yells, was in the Y. W. C. A. reception: in honor of the National Secretary, Miss Mar­garet Kyle. Although they have not been prominent in public entertainment, which could not be expected of "Freshies," they have had their little social functions among them­selves as a class. Give them time and they will learn. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [k] ---------- Names In order from left to right: SENIOR BASKET BALL TEAM Beatrice Benson, Lena Smith, Ethel Jones, Anah Gooch, Clara Wariner, Mildred Wilson ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 ATHLETICS. Our record in athletics for the year 1905-6 shows, in part, how busy our athletes have been. Early in the year a number of our young men, with the earnest efforts of Mr. Lull, worked with "might and main" to get a football team, but all their efforts were of no avail, for, unless every boy turned out to practice it would be impossible to get two full teams. We have many "students" among our young men who prefer mental develop­ment to physical development, when the physical development means hard, earnest practice on the football field. However, if they couldn't play football they could play basket ball because it takes less men for prac­tice, and the victories gained the previous year were a great stimulus, so basket ball it was. During the season the "crack" team from the Normal defeated the "crack" team from the High School four different times. The work of the team showed that the practice had been faithful, their team work being ex­cellent. The girls were not idle all this time, as the usual Kline cup contest was held. The games were played on alternating Friday nights, beginning December 16. Every class was well represented by an able-bodied team that did creditable work. The returns for the final game, which was played April 20, were given to the San Fran­cisco relief fund. As soon as the weather permitted the boys were again busy, this time their attention be­ing given to baseball. The two games played so far were with the Bellingham Bay Busi­ness College and the South Side High School, both resulting in victories for the Normal. Tennis. We are at last to have a tennis court. For a long time we have been dreaming; at last -we have awakened, and our tennis court is a thing of the present rather than a thing of the future. It is to be of cinders, well packed and rolled, which promises that it will be one that we can use "in any kind of weather." We would rather have changed the posi- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 20 ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger tion of the court, but from the manner of the board, who so kindly gave us $50 to help us along, we concluded that they did not care to have it moved. We preferred to have a court even in its present inconvenient position to no court at all. We decided that it would be bet­ter to make this one permanent. I am sure we all appreciate the generous gift of the board, and we sincerely hope that the enthu­siasm manifested by the Athletic Association of this year will not be allowed to wane in the following years. SENIOR CLASS SONG. You see us here in bright array, In all glory we stand so fair; We have passed the door, and you cannot see us more, For soon is commencement day. The time has now come when with you we must part, And among new friends must go. Whatever we do we will think of you, Still in the Normal School. Chorus. We are grave and reverend Seniors, And a mighty class are we; We now are going to leave you That Seniors you may be. O do not be discouraged When trouble comes your way; Just think of '06 Seniors, And you will win the day. We've labored long in Normal School That good teachers we all might be; We have all been in sight, for we cast a bright light O'er all under classmen here. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 21 ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 The path now is clear which you must trod, That in our places you may stand. Then do what you must and place your trust In the good old Normal School. Chorus. We've climbed the path of learning's lore, And the midnight oil we've burned; We know how to educate the heathen Chinee, And for Browning we've ever yearned. The swamps and ponds have been deeply bored By our probings and eloquent words, But we'll never forget that we owe a debt To those who with aid have turned. Chorus. We wish to thank our instructors esteemed For their patience, time, and care; You have helped us more than we can tell, By your kindness good and rare. And if we've ever ungrateful seemed We ask your pardon now, In our last address to the B. N. S.— May good fortune thee endow. Chorus. J. E. SOCIETIES. At the beginning of the school year in 1904 all the then existing societies in the in­stitution were disbanded by order of the fac­ulty. The school was then divided into two sections, A and B. These sections met and organized, taking the names, Sirius and Cle-onian Literary Societies. At the beginning of th'e present school year it was decided that the large membership of each seemed to choke the growth of the two societies, and members were allowed to with­draw from each to form new societies. The parent societies went bravely on, and the new societies are thriving. Thus grew up the Thespian, the Alkisiah and the Boys' Debat­ing Club. Clionean Society. The Clionean Society received its name from Clio, the Muse of glorious deed. Our ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 22 ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger glorious deeds, however, have been few this year. But we have done our best, and the last semester we have been able to give many interesting and instructing programs. A very commendable feature of the pro­grams has been the declamations, all of high order, and delivered in a manner to reflect credit upon any society. The last program deserves special mention, as it was entirely musical, and proved that there still remains much talent and power in the Clionean So­ciety. Sirius. It is with pride that we speak of the Sirius Literary Society of the Normal. The secre­tary's book shows a membership of forty-nine, all of whom have shown an unusual willing­ness to co-operate with the officers of the so­ciety to make its work profitable as well as entertaining. The character of the work done has been of such a nature that each member has had an opportunity to work along the line most pleasing to him, or in which he wished to gain proficiency. Special mention might be made of the Thanksgiving and of the Riley programs. Thespian Dramatic Society. Every Friday afternoon about half past two a group of boys may be heard asking of one another and of passers-by in the halls, "Does Thespian meet this week?" If they learn that it does they all troop to the audito­rium, for, they say, "It is the best society in the school," adding, loyally, "except the Boys' Debating Club." The work at present is a study of the "Rivals," one act being given at each meet­ing. Every member of the society has taken part in the play, and each act has been re­ceived with great enthusiasm by members and visitors alike. The membership is limited to thirty in order that each member may have an oppor­tunity to do the work that she likes, for all the members are enthusiastic workers. Miss Hays has been our helper and critic through­out the year, and we owe her many thanks for her good advice, her kindness and her helpfulness. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 23 ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 Alkisiah. During the first quarter of this year there was founded the Alkisiah Club. In this club there was established the understanding that the club stood for honest work. There is no place in the club for anyone who is not a good worker and thinker. The limited member­ship and the character of the subject matter makes this fact self-evident. Such questions of the day as "juvenile Courts," "Monopo­lies," 'Elbert Hubbard," "W. C. T. U. Re­forms" and "Woman's Suffrage" have been interestingly and earnestly discussed. The subjects and assignments for each quarter are printed on folders for the mem­bers of the club. The folders for the first quarter of 1906-7 are nearly ready now, and the club will be prepared for strong work at the beginning of the year. Miss Baker is a member of the club, and has always some suggestions for improving the work or commendation and encourage­ment. At the last meeting she gave a very interesting and enthusiastic talk on "Reform Conventions." The name "Alkisiah" explains our atti­tude. We are looking to "the near future." Young Men's Debating Club. The Young Men's Debating Club ad­journed "sine die" Friday afternoon, May 18, for this school year. It is the purpose of the club to enter into some of the intercollegiate oratorical contests and debates next year if most of the boys who now expect to return carry out their inten­tions. The young men have had consider­able experience this year in all lines of oral expression, and they feel that with some spe­cial training they might win laurels for the "white and blue" in this direction. On this account it is said that the entrance require­ments into this society will be, in the future, stringent both as to ability and personal char­acteristics. Y. W. C. A. The Young Woman's Christian Associa­tion has had a very prosperous and success­ful year, and the prospects are bright for the coming year. Ten delegates will be sent to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 24 ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger the convention at Gearhart, Oregon, a beau­tiful summer resort, and they are expected to come back in the fall full of enthusiasm and inspiration. The social as well as the more serious side of life has been well upheld by the young la­dies of the association. Besides the annual re­ception at the first of the year, there have been a number of smaller events. In May there was the May Day lawn party, which was well attended by students and friends of the institution, who were much pleased with the fan drill and the Japanese wedding. The association had charge of the reception given in the newly completed Y. M. C. A. building on ladies' day, May i9.th. This was one of the pleasantest events of the season. The Y. W. C. A. hopes for a large mem­bership next year. All new students are in­vited to attend its meetings and to become members. VACATION LESSONS. "Ope your doors and take me in, Spirit of the wood, Wash me clean of dust and din, Clothe me in your mood." In her letters Celia Thaxter recalls, kneel­ing as a child before the first green shoots of early spring, in a spirit of adoration. Her "Little Sandpiper and I" is blown through and through with the salt sea wind. Maurice Thompson, camping in the South­ern Woods, writes of shooting the rapids of a mountain stream, the fish hawks laughing derisively above him, and in the dim vistas of the forest glimpsing the "Threshold of the Gods." "Under the Willows" Lowell inter­prets for us the oriole's "Heave, Ho! Heave ho!" and the bobolink's "June, Dear June! Now God Be Praised for June!" These are not library books. They did not grow in the study, and he only can understand them who has learned to sense the world with the poets. Not until you see the varying tints of the hillside, the perfect curve of the sea gull's flight, the common completeness of the an­cient fir and the wild geranium that carpets the ground at its feet, hear the songs of the sparrows on the way to school, hear the key- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 25 ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 note in the wail of the mill saws and the fal­setto in the engine shriek, the varying under­tones in the different water-folk, smell the outdoors in sprinkling clean clothes, the odor of swelling buds in spring, the fragrance of dusk and dawn, have you learned to "mix your blood with sunshine." Once on a snowy morning the netted tracery of the leafless trees against a smoke-tinted sky was so beautiful that out of the fullness of my heart I drew a girl's attention to it. It was new to her. In all her walks to school she had never seen the pictures about her. For the majority of us the best part of the drawing and painting lessons is the new vis­ions they give us; the blues in the hills, the purples in the shadows, the curves of wave and beach, the perspective of road and forest vista, the curved pillars and grained ceilings of the "first temples," the velvet black of the fir foliage and pink flush in the young vine maple. Read Celia Thaxton's description of a Cal­ifornia poppy, and then see if you have the art­ist's eye for the dandelion bloom, or seed, for maple blooms, or the hemlock in May, or for any of the wonders near home. The vast majority are deaf as somnambu­lists to the music about us. They are blankly incredulous when you distinguish in hearing the song, the warning cry, or the friendly call of a bird. They smile when you speak of the keynote of a waterfall. They are intellect­ually deaf. To them the harmony of the spheres is a purely figurative expression. Just as there are living organisms beyond the sight of the unaided vision, so there are tones be­yond the hearing of the untrained ear. Since the microscope reveals communities in a drop of water, it is no wilder to dream that some­time a mechanism will make audible to us the full score of nature's harmonies in brooks and growing things which now we only hear in part. Your vacation study is to use these pow­ers of sense afresh upon the old world about you; to make friends with all lively things, and think. Then if you look and listen, love and think, one day you will awaken to a new -world, you will stand by your "burning bush," ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 26 ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger the wonder of the Infinite Life, and you will know that "God is not dumb that He should speak no more. :|e * * * * There towers the mountain of the voice Which whoso seeks shall find." J. A. BAKER. CHORAL CLUB NOTES. With the coming of spring, music natur­ally assumes its right and delightful place. So with the Normal Choral Club. Deep interest in its progress has been evinced by its mem­bers. Classical music of the very best has been practiced, and the club is now able to render very creditably such selections as "The May Song," known as the "Bridal Chorus" of Lohengrin; "The Pilgrim's Chorus," taken from Tannhauser; ''The Phantom Chorus," from La Somnambula, and many others. The club will furnish the music for com­mencement and Baccaulaureate, seated in the gallery of the auditorium. One of the features of the club's program was the trip to Lynden, made in wagonettes and tallyho. They left the Normal building at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, May 8, and after a jolly three hours' drive arrived at Lynden somewhat tired and very hungry. Their hun­ger appeased, they made for the Opera House and rendered a very delightful program. Two splendid readings were given by Miss Crocker and Mr. Goodell. Three vocal solos were ren­dered by Misses Vivian Fraser, Genevieve Stone and Frankie Sullivan in their own inim­itable style. One piano solo was given by the pianist, Miss Nellie Thompson, which was ex­ceptionally fine and was well received. The program was voted a grand success, its brev­ity being its only drawback. The home trip was made with singing and much good feeling. A similar trip to Friday Harbor is being planned for May 19. This-trip will be made by boat, and a royally good time is anticipated by every one. S. GLINEBERG. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [l] ---------- THE CHORAL CLUB OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [m] ---------- VIEWS OF THE OUTSIDE AND FROM THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS OF THE DORMITORY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 27 ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 OUR DORMITORY. Razzle, Dazzle, Zis, Bah, Boom, Clear out, clear out, give us room. We're right in it, don't you see, Dormitory, dormitory, He! He! He! To the stranger who hopes to enter into our jolly life we offer the advice of "experi- 9t ence. DON'T ENTER the dormitory if you're not in the mood for a joke. DON'T DESPAIR because you have "nothing to wear" to the Senior reception. Your neighbor's wardrobe may supply your want. DON'T RING the door bell after 11:30 if you're locked out; the neighbors may take you in. DON'T BE DISTURBED upon coming home from a midnight spread if you find your room "To Let." Take your candle and mount the attic stairs. The trunk room is a fine place to store furniture. DON'T THINK your bed is an acrobat, and that it may walk off in the night because you find it on its back with a shoe on each leg. DON'T FEEL OBLIGED to sleep with a lt;lummy because you find it in your bed. DON'T FAINT when you find a dead mouse in your trunk. Many a mouse has led a strenuous life. DON'T GO TO BED hungry. Your key may unlock the pantry door. DON'T EAT but one piece of cake at lunch. DON'T GIVE but three orders for butter. The supply may be low. DON'T GET EXCITED. You'll be warned in time to chuck a few things under the couch before Dr. Mathes makes his an­nual visit. DON'T STUDY too hard. CLASS PROPHESY. To the Editor of The Messenger: Deem­ing that these notes from an old dairy might prove of interest to the class about to graduate from the Bellingham State Normal School, because they show what noted characters that institution has produced in the past, I submit the following: ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 28 ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger June 6, 1926—Just leaving planet moon on aerial motor "Etherinde." Bound for earth. June 8.—Over small town in State of Iowa. Looked out of the window and saw Belle Holt eatin' (Eaton) in a beautiful garden. June 9—Over Davenport, Washington. Chanced to look out of a window and saw Katherine McNeff in the center of a circle of handsome young farmers, at whom each in turn she was pointing a finger. Presently the words, "Eny, meny miney mo," floated to me, and I knew that she was choosing a husband. In the evening landed in Bellingham. As I heard the old familiar name, old memories stirred within me, and I was seized with a strong desire to learn the fate of all my former classmates. June 10—Went to city library, which I found to be in charge of Edna Waples and Lena Dodd. Consulted "Who Is Who in America." Looked first among the names of pedagogues to see how many of our class had remained loyal to an early ideal. Found that Elena Barker and Lillian Fogg have become noted as primary teachers. Both are teaching in that portion of Bellingham for­merly known as the suburb Tacoma. Ellen Graham has been elected to the po­sition of supervisor of the training department in B. S. N. S., where she spoils many good rods on unruly children. An old classmate, Minnie Osberg, is head of the English department in the same insti­tution. She quotes Browning by the hour, greatly to the edification of the young people under her charge. Lena Smith is engaged in teaching her husband's kinsmen in New Sweden. Mrs. Myers now occupies the honorable po­sition of judge of the supreme court of the United States. Floy Sullivan is travelling over all Europe and America demonstrating "Steeline," a new breakfast food manufactured at Battle Creek, Michigan, from pure steel filings. Beatrice Benson and Elva Krause were en­gaged in compiling a new International Speller (revised spelling), but both became discouraged before the work was completed. Copies of the unfinished work, I learned, may as yet be obtained at any second hand book store, though Helen Miller, the seer of the Northland, prophesies they will be bought at high prices as curios in a few years. Miss Benson accepted a position as inspector in the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 29 ---------- The Normal Messenger 29- great "Northwestern Hand Laundry," and Miss Krause settled down in the eastern part of the State of Washington, where she makes a specialty of corn fritters. Luella Whitaker has won great literary fame. Her works are all ponderous and learned. Her last, "The Relation of the Early Normal Schools to the Modern Universities," comprises six volumes. The author will gladly send the above to anyone on receipt of name and a two-cent stamp for postage. Georgie Ellis has been admitted to the bar in the State of Washington. Christine Thiel has become a physician of no mean worth. She is often called across the continent to administer an anesthetic, or perform some slight surgical operation. May Strand, whose artistic ability in the old days caused all to marvel, is now num­bered among the world's artists. She has vis­ited Rome, Florence, Paris and Everson— world art centers—but failing to find there any inspiration, has returned to her old envi­ronment, the B. S. N. S., where she is now pursuing her work. Rosalie Rourke has for years been time­keeper and switchmaster in the Chicago switch yards. Pearl Smith is touring China and India as a famous lecturer on "Women's Rights." Nellie Thompson is now editor of the Northwestern Record. Subtle words of wis­dom flow from her pen. Through her edi­torials she wields much influence in political and intellectual circles. In her home at the foot of Mount Baker, while compiling "Fleming's Unabridged Dic­tionary," the great lexicographer, none other than Lottie Fleming, witnessed an eruption of Mount Baker. Though her house tilted to an angle of forty-five degrees, Lottie quickly ad­justed herself to this new position and contin­ued her coinage of words. The book is con­sidered as the standard of English language all over the world. Lillie Smith is now, and has for years, been a medical missionary in South Africa. After gaining all this information I thought 'twas time to go home. June II—Picked up the Ladies' Home Journal this morning. Was amazed to find among the list of regular contributors Bertha Manerman, author of "Pretty Girl Papers;" Ethel Jones, author of "Heart-to-Heart Talks With Girls;" Genevieve Stone, author of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 30 ---------- 30 The Normal Messenger "Half-Hour Lessons in Music;" Tressie Flesher, author of "Hints on Cooking," and Selma Glineburg, sole author of the "Puzzle Page." June 12—Carrie Lewis called. She tells me that she manages to protect her house­hold from "dust and its dangers" by the use of the "Magnetic Clearter," her own invention, a machine which, when placed in a room, at­tracts the dust from carpet, pictures, etc., without any scattering of dust particles. June 13—Elizabeth Williams called. She was very enthusiastic over "Cartilege Stretch­ers," a patent method used for making short people grow tall. Later I learned that she was the Western agent for the Cartilege Company, and Anna Wahlstrand was their Eastern agent. June 14—Picked up the Northwestern Record this morning. Almost the first words I saw were these: "International basket ball game won by America. Excellent plays made by Anah Gooch and Clara Warriner. Leonie Nohl a plucky umpire." My attention was next held by the following: "Tomorrow night, Jessie Scott Cowing in 'Two Hearts That Beat as One.' " June 15—Went to the play. In truth 'twas the Jessie of "Ingomar" fame who again ap­peared before the footlights. She was ably supported by a caste among which there was one voice that sounded strangely familiar. The voice was all by which I was able to rec­ognize Frank Sullivan. Many of our class­mates were present. Mildred Wilson had left her chickens, pigs and her husband at home, and with her seven children had walked a dis­tance of twenty miles to be present this even­ing. Judith Hawes, too, with her worthy hus­band, had ridden in an open wagon at night from their home, formerly known as Lynden, to be able to meet and greet again her class­mates. (She never minded long drives, any­way). While we were chatting after the play a bright young girl, flushed and excited, came forward and announced herself as Nettie Look. She had grown so I did not recognize her. She was very happy because she had just received word from Dr. Mathes that her diploma would be forwarded to her at once, as she was now old enough to be allowed to teach. June 16—Dreamed of Mary O'Laughlin ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 31 ---------- The Normal Messenger 31 last night, and the vision will not fade. I saw her as in reality I did see her but ten days ago, still wandering about among the craters and crevasses on the moon in search of the Perfect Man, the species, she tells me, being wholly non-existant on earth. ETHEL PEEK. May 4—We had a holiday and an excur­sion to Glacier. It was a beautiful trip, up among the foothills of Mount Baker, just seven miles from Maple Falls, and on the banks of the Nooksack River. Everyone en­joyed the day to the utmost, and we are all hoping the faculty will take us for another picnic in the near future. April 6—School closed for cold weather. Mr. R. goes to Tacoma. Bright Student—It was the stupidist class I ever saw in my life. There wasn't a single member in it who could define a verb. May 14—Guessing game in Browning class. Mr. Wilson thinks a few more "Stones" are needed to grind the Normal students. Mr. Bloyd and Miss Krausse have ac­cepted positions as teachers in Colfax for the ensuing year. Our best wishes go with the happy (?) pair. Job—What you are glad to get when look­ing for a situation.—Ex. School excused two hours early. Mr. R. goes to Tacoma. Loves laughs at locksmiths, especially when the locks are on the dormitory door. Mr. Stone, reading the placard, "Hear Woolley tonight," "O, I see Dr. Bowman is to lecture this evening." Miss L to Mr. S h—Who is the most popular young man in school? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 32 ---------- 32 The Normal Messenger Mr. S h, stammering and blushing— Why—er—I really—I don't think you ought to ask me that question. Silently, one by one, in the infinite note­books of teachers, blossom the lovely zeros, forget-me-nots of the Seniors.—Ex. Mr. R. excuses class and goes to Tacoma. Life is real, life is earnest, And perhaps would be sublime, If it did not keep us busy Cramming Browning all the time. WOULDN'T IT BE AWFUL? If certain Seniors did not get called down in the library at least twice a week? If Mr. Lemmach, janitor, would permit the faculty to govern the school for awhile? If we didn't cover ten poems a week in Browning? If Mr. W didn't remind us daily that "Truth is within ourselves?" If we ever found anything on our nature study expeditions? Synonyms. Faculty—Peace preservers. Janitor—General manager. Societies—Physical tortures. Seniors—Noblest work of the faculty. Third years—Pushers. Second years—Dead heads. First years—Infants. Dr. Mathes—"Bring pencils and paper to class for an oral quiz on Thursday." Speaker in Assembly—The term "man" is generic and embraces woman. Saturday Mr. R. goes to Tacoma. Elva had a fountain pen, Its ink was black as jet, And every time she used the thing It leaked a quart, you bet. Heard at rehearsal—Ingomar must take the barbarians apart one at a time. The girls who played "Ingomar" in Ever-son report a full house. All Gaul is divided into three parts—Cheek, brass and nerve.—Ex. A. G.—Where's Mr. Romine? M. W— O, He's out of sight. Did you get your picture taken on the campus ? June 7—School out—Mr. R. off for Tacoma. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [n] ---------- iliS I 4 ^nkrjw. "iNGOMAR," WHICH WAS GIVEN WITH GREAT SUCCESS BY THE SENIOR CLASS IN THE NORMAL AUDITORIUM, APRIL 27, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 33 ---------- The Normal Messenger 33 THE WILL OF THE 'o6 CLASS. When in the course of human events it be­comes necessary for a class to. shuffle off the mortal coil of its Alma Mater, it is only seemly in justice to that Alma Mater to make due dis­posal of all possessions both real and fancied belonging to the deceased. Therefore be it remembered that we, the Senior Class of the Bellingham State Normal School in the State of Washington on the 4th of June in the year of our Lord Nineeteen Hundred and Six, do make our last will and testament in manner following: That is to say, We order and direct that all our just debts be paid with all convenient speed. We give and bequeath to Dr. Mathes, the sympathizer and peacemaker, all our troubles, to be held in trust by him and his heirs for­ever on condition that the aforesaid continues to be worthy of so noble a trust. Unto Mr. Eply, the just, we give and de­cree a stork farm together with the proper funds for maintainence of the same. To Mr. Lull, the afflicted one, robbed of his sleep and natural rest^ and compelled to pace the hard, cold floor "in the cold, gray dawn of the morning after," we give and be­queath a bottle of the world renounced Child Luller, compounded expecially for little Lulls, sterilized and guaranteed by Dr. B. S. N. S. Senior, M. D., D. D. S., P. H. D., etc. Be it further stated that unto the renouned Dr. of all scalp diseases and originator of the celebrated capillary system of hair reno­vation and repairing, we do give a round trip pass for two to Muckilteo, together with a sea­son ticket, also for two, to the Grand. In our goodness of heart, forseeing with our superior wisdom, future conditions, we give unto Mr. Stone, beloved by all Latin and Ger­man students, a pair of stilts to be used when his legs wear out. Also, to show our affec­tion, we do order that an automatic satirist be stationed at the renouned pedagogue's door for the express purpose of calling down loit­erers in the hall. To Mr. Wilson we will our Chinest essays and our superfluous individuality. Also a pair of stilts. Unto Mr. Romine in remembrance of the many weary hours he has whiled away with his witticisms, we give with all due respect, a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 34 ---------- 34 The Normal Messenger beautiful specimen of the latest improved per­ambulator together with a vacuum cap which we hope he will use This cap is guaranteed to sprout hair on the toughest of scalps. No pain or money refunded. Unto Mr. Forest, the teller of tales, we lovingly tender an elegantly bound volume of Baron Munchausen. The cover done in lately improved fish scales. Be it recorded that unto the little Miller's daughter, the model for teachers and students, we bequeath a bench to take the place of the chair which she now occupies in the B. S. N. S. faculty. Unto Mabel, our singer of songs, we hesi­tatingly give in all good faith a broad, gold band to keep the solitaire from becoming lonesome. To Miss Hogle, who ever was our friend, we give a beautiful and instructive volume entitled, "How to Attract the Opposite Sex." This is one of our most precious possessions as we really need it ourselves. Miss Tallulah possesses all things of good repute, but one thing she lacks. This we give her, as we are about to die—a copy of basket ball rules to be used when needed. To Mrs. Smith our gift we bring—steady company. To the other Mabel, we give and bequeath for safe keeping our reputation in the library. Also a pair of goggles warranted not to break under fifty pounds pressure. Unto her friend of the office we give 50,- 000,000 copies of a pamphlet called "Rules of Conduct in the Office, Compiled Especially for Simple Freshmen." These to be distributed to all who wish to keep their self-respect. For this bequest we expect our names to be handed down to posterity as the emancipators of the B. S. N. S. Freshmen. To Miss Baker we give the right to vote, and a carefully trained parrot, warranted not to swear in the presence of ladies. To Miss Montgomery we give by law a fund for the maintenance of an orphans' home. We do affirm that unto Miss Sperry, lover of all literature of density and darkness, we give and bequeath a volume of poems written by Browning's successor. The title and con­tents of this volume still remain a mystery to the world, but we give it to Miss Sperry, con­fident that she will be able to solve the mys­tery. To Miss Horner we bequeath all our na- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 35 ---------- The Noraml Messenger 35 ture study experiments, with drawings of the same. For Miss Gray we have gone to much trou­ble and expense to obtain a certain catalogue before our demise. This catalogue is called "Loftus Brothers' System of Diamonds on Credit." To Mr. Parsons we give our everlasting good will forever. Lase, but not least, unto Mr. Lemmach we bequeath with joyous hearts an unventilated cell in Paradise. EXCHANGES. We have received many new exchanges this month. The Gitche Gumme is a very nicely ar­ranged paper. "Generally speaking, women are " "Yes, they are." "Are what?" "Generally speaking."—Exchange. The Tocsin is one of the best high school papers we receive. We welcome the Prospect in our exchange list. The Prospect is the paper of the State Normal at Plymouth, N. H. It gives us a breath of New England. Judging from nearly every paper we re­ceive, "advertising pays," as we saw it ex­pressed in the Mirror for April. The Maroon is especially to be commended for its exchange column. It's always there. Here are the sentiments of two schools: "Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'A test again.' "—Ex. "Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'I've flunked again.' " We couldn't get along without the Ever­green. The Kilikilik is a well ordered paper. It seems to have reached the "happy medium" of what a school paper ought to be. Wa-Wa, where is your exchange column? Fully as important as its title is a paper's post office address. It isn't interesting nor instructive to search through the ads. for this information. One day Johnny was naughty in school. The teacher, noticing his misbehavior, decided ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 36 ---------- S6 The tiormai Messenger that something must be done to stop it. Look­ing at him with stern reproof she said: "You just wait till I look in my notebook and I'll find out what to do with you."—Ex. The Mankatonian is a very welcome paper. We are interested in your poet. The Enterprise is short and sweet. The Spinster is the only paper of its kind that comes to us, therefore we prize it the more. ALUMNI NOTES. Unlike other schools of its standing, the Bellingham Normal has at present no organ­ized Alumni Association. This is unfortunate, as it makes it extremely difficult to get infor­mation concerning former graduates. What is there to prevent an organization of this sort ? Very few of the graduates go from the State of Washington to teach, and then this Normal claims the greater share of her students from this side of the mountains. In the future could not such an association be organized? Mr. Lynus A. Kibbe, '05, is still partaking of the waters of the Pyrian Spring at McMinn-ville College, MeMinnville, Oregon. Mr. Thomas Korstad, '01, was married during the Christmas holidays to Miss Julia Torgeson from the Eastern part of the State. Mrs. Lily Carter-Mayer, '03, is the mother of a fine daughter. Misses Charlotte Stewart and May Pill-man of last year's graduates are both teaching in Spokane. Misses Marie Wheeler, '05, and Annie Drummond, '05, are teaching in the city schools of Tacoma. Both have met with great success in their work. Miss Albra Paddock of the class of '05, is attending the University at Berkeley, Cali­fornia. Miss Ida Iverson, '03, is living at present with her sister, Mrs. Leque, at Stanwood, During the first part of the winter she studied art in California. Her sister, Anna Iverson, 01, is teaching in California. Harry Raymond, one of the two young men in the '05 class, is teaching the young idea how to shoot in Stanwood. He is very much liked there. Lucius A. Jones, '03, is principal of the school at Nooksack, Wash. He was the pro- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Plate [o] ---------- THREE VIEWS OF THE AUDITORIUM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page 37 ---------- The Normal Messenger 37 moter of a very successful lecture course in that community last winter. Marguerite Fleming, sister of Lottie Flem­ing, one of this year's graduates, is teaching at Georgetown, one of the suburbs of Seattle. It is rumored that Miss Elnore Derth, '03, and Effie Wheeler, '04, have resigned their present positions in the schools of Bellingham in order to accept a school of one. Ethel Birney, 'o5 gt;4, is teaching in Sedro- Woolley. Of the class of '05 not already mentioned, the following are teaching: Gertrude Ald-ridge at Oso; Susie Andrews, Bellingham, Sta­tion A; Elsie Anthon, Friday Harbor; Edith Austin, Clear Lake; Lilian Burke, Snohomish; Meda Carlson, Hartford; Stella Carlson, Rock Harbor; Grace Dickey, Edison; Grace Drake, Marysville; Mrs. C. H. Eldridge, Everett; Cas-sie Gifford, Arlington; Myrl Hays, Sedro- Woolley; Edna Hallock, Seattle; Adelaide Hanlein, Anacortes; Lissa Howlett, Belling­ham; Jessie Jameson, East Sound; Alice Kibbe, Pe Ell; Evalyn Kirkpatrick, Burling­ton ; Josie Little, Sedro-Woolley; Winnie Mc- Mullen, Auburn; Isabelle McRae, Everett; Violet Morgan, Carbonado; Nellie Roberts, Sunnyside; Nellie Ramsey, Ferndale; Bessie Service, Elberton; Ople Swank, Pullman; Myrtle Williams, Arlington; Birdie Winchell, Dunlap. Suddenly she sprang from her chair and threw her hands wildly into the air. "Eureka!" she cried; "thank heaven I have it at last," and she fainted to the floor. She had actually found the underlying thot in one of Brown­ing's poems. BELLINGHAM, WASH. Special Coarse for Teachers Duriof Sooner Write for particulars «*•%«•• College Building, Holly St., AUG. WILSON, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS HAVE YOU SEEN KERNS' NEW STORE Since they moved to 105 West Holly Street? You surely have tried their ICE CREAM. CANDIES AND ICE CREAM SODA QUALITY IS THEIR MOTTO HENRY ENGBERQ American and European Graduate of Chemis­try. The best place to have your PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CORNER ELK AND HOLLY S T S . LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINGHAM, WASH. For Modern methods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo. Leading Hatters in Bellingham PATRONIZE THE HOME MARKET BUY YOUR CHOICE MEATS TVB V A N ZANDT MEAT CO. Caterers to Family Trade Phone Main 64 108 w . Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS To Know the Fafr Is To Know Belling-ham's Best and Biggtst Store* I t is our ambition to make this, not only the best store in Bellingham, but quite the best store in the whole of the Pacific North west. This organization is now operat­ing six stores on Puget Sound and the aggre­gate business is considerably over the Two Million Dollar Mark. Hence our facilities for buying the best merchandise are not equalled by any other concern in the State of Wash­ington. This old ramshackle building contains not only the daily needs of the great masses of people, but—a wealth of beautiful finery for "WOMEN WHO KNOW" Visitors are cordially welcome; we take a good deal of pleasure in showing the "best points" of the store. " Everything for Man, Woman and Child to Eat to Wear and Use, under one roof/1 THE FAIR THE STONE, FISHER CO. BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST tTDNBSS ERHOLM 'Phone Main ia6 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main aaai 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLING HAM S i JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHftM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST PHONE MAIN 1/9 FREE DELIVERY Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyes from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NO MORE NOTE BOOKS FOR EVERY CLASS. INSTEAD USE THE Simplex National Note Book NO. 3805 AT 40 CENTS. ROUND AT SHERMAN'S HO WEST HOLLY STREET Tanning Fur* MaKing Rutf* E. E. SPENCER TAXIDERMIST Prepared to Mount all Kind* of Bird*, Beast*. Fish and Reptiles PHONE BLACK 1561 .3.4 North si. cor. Elm BELLINGHAM. WASH. 05rbor) P5r)el Photos 50o. PER DOZ. SANDISON STUDIO Phone Black 471. Opposite Grand Theatre J. W. ROB *. I.AMONT Your Credit is Good GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. TELEPHONE MAIN 130 HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE ^igPKS."1 4 BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS AFTER CLASSES LET US CO C O L L I N S ' —FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM SODA Md KODAK SUPPLIES COLLINS CO. 2Q6 E. Holly FREE DELIVERY Tel. Blk. 1881 H. h. Munro 3. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 193 ELK 8T. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, "WasH. E. W. PURDY, E. O. GRAVES, O. K. MeMILLIN, PRES. VICE-PRES. CASHIER: The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The Big Banh of Northwestern Washington O U R S A V I N G S DEPARTMENT The History of THE FIRST NATIONAL, BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings are Safe, A v a i l a b l e and "WorKing W h i le Y«m S l e ep H. J. WELTY, PTHMMI F. J. MOD, Vtat-FnsUnt 8E0.1. MIME, Cashitr HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BAM BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Ilay* 4 gt; Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xvi] ---------- IT FILLS THE BILL practically—luxuriously if you like—and economi­cally, does the gas heater consuming gas from our mains and service pipes. If you are not fully conversant with the many advantages of gas usage as a fuel and its actual saving of money do us and yourselves the kindness to make inquiry at this office. It's a pleasure for us to give full details on request or even hint. Whatcom County Railway and Light Go. 'Phone M a i n 121 COR. BAT AND HOLLY STS., BELLMHMI we ARM excLusive AQENTS FOR Queen Quality THe Famous Shoe For Women • ••QUEEN QUALITY" Shoes and Oxfords give ap­parent heighth to low in­steps, and that much desired •lender appearance to feet that are broad. They po-sess an adaptibility to the foot not found in other makes, and the varied de­signated materials in which they may be procured is an additional reason for their wide spread popularity. They Include shapes and styles for all feet and tastes. Oxfords Boots 2.50 to 0.5O 3.00 to 4 . 00 THE LEADER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 May - Page [xvii] ---------- Always taKe care tHat your c l o t h e s are -well made, and fit you, o t He r w i s e they will give you a very a w K w a r d air. —Lord Chester­field to His son. The above counsel applies even more forcibly nowadays than when written years ago. Neatness and good taste in dress with a rightly directed mind will invariably insure a successful man. Stein-BlocK Clothes Are properly made and shaped and we always see that the fit is right. Moderately Priced—$15 to $25 G0X-0V RL06K 60. mxx Haat Holly St. Hannah Block BELIJNOHAMPPPPP
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Show more1906_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER June-July gt; 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EIGHTH YEAR 0PEN5 SEPTEMBER 12, 1906 Three Courses of Study Elementary Secondary Advanced Three Kinds of Certificates and Diplomas Two-year Certificate Five-year Certificate Life Diploma Three Ways to Attend School Pay for Your Board Board Yourself Work for Your Board Three New Features New Dining Hall New Plan for Daily Work New Musical Department Three Kinds of Literature Free Special Circulars School Messenger Annual Catalogue CORRESPONDENCE INVITED EDWARD T. MATHES, PRINCIPAL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY lt;k GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BFJXINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Main 2951 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 146a —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours l 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours—9 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8 Office Phone Black 2051 Sundays by Appointment S. J. TORNEY, M. D. Bye, Ear, Nose, Throat Glasses Properly Fitted Office, Rooms 18-19 Red Front Building BELLINQHAM, WASH. Offiice Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Main 3141 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINQHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER « « m„i / 108 West Holly Street Holly Block | 1305 D o c ] c stT£t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 DR. T. M. BARLOW-DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GEO. B. luUJDUlIG WATCHMAKER AND MFG. JEWELER Will be glad to see his friends and patrons at his new store. WATCHES CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY 216 E. HOLLY ST. BELL1NGHAM, WASH. VIENNA BAKERY CAFE. 120 Holly Street J. B. WOOLLAS Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty W. H. MOCK SONS Professional Funeral Directors and Licensed Mmbalmers Slade Block, Elk St. Telephones: Main 186, Main 3871, Black 292a We carry the largest stock of funeral supplies north of Seattle Shipping bodies a specialty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, His­tory and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L., Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences MISS M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M., English MISS ELNORA BELLE MILLER, A. B., English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES S. HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A.M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training H. G. LULL, A. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Gram­mar Grades Miss NELLIE A. GRAY, Critic Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades MRS. ADDA WILSON SMITH, Pd. B., Critic Teacher, 3rd and 4th Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teach­er, Primary Grades Miss MABEL Zoe WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS % I I Byron Grocery Co. ? INCORPORATED G \ DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES \ Our grades of Teas and Coffees : are the best. | Our Green Vegetables are fresh i daily. j Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— j no better to be found. : Our Canned Goods best on the J market. ; Our prices are right and quick i delivery. \ BYRON GROCERY CO. % Daylight Block 'Phone Main zoo J 1207 Elk Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Great Hardware Store Office Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MQR. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF NELLIE C. THOMPSON, '06 Editor-in-Chief PEARL PEIME, '06 Locals LUELLA WHITAKER, '06 Senior and Alumni ROSALIE ROURKE, '06 Sirius MILDRED WILSON, '06 Clionean EVA MYERS, '07 Y. W. C. A. WALDA WALL, '08 Dramatic NELLIE APPLEBY, '07 Athletics ANDREW ANDERSON, '07 - - - Boy's Debating Club and Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. V. JUNE-JULY, 1906 No. 8 THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR Th Normal School will open for its Eighth Annual Session on Tuesday morning, Septem­ber eleventh. The first day will be given over to the admission and classification of students, and the formal opening exercises will be held on Wednesday morning, Septem­ber twelfth. These opening exercises will in­clude a formal address and the usual an­nouncements relating to the organization of the work. In accordance with a resolution passed by the faculty last March the daily program for the coming year has been arranged so that there will be not less than four recitations per week in every subject offered. Under this plan several subjects that have been offered as two-hour per week subjects for one semes­ter will now be completed in one quarter. This will enable several members of the faculty to repeat certain courses each semes­ter, which will be of great advantage to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger students who are unable to attend during the entire year. This plan will also enable stud­ents to concentrate their efforts upon a few studies rather than to carry a good number of subjects for a long time with only a limit­ed number of recitations in each per week. The daily program for the comming year is published in the new catalogue. It pro­vides eight periods of work for the day, one of them taking the place of the usual noon hour. Regular class work will begin at 8:30 o'clock in the morning and close for the day at 3:20 in the afternoon. There will be no laboratory courses continuing until 4 o'clock but the meetings of the critic teachers of the training department will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:20 P. M. The general assembly of students and faculty will be held on Mondays and Wednes­days at 10 o'clock and at the same hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays the students will meet for chorus practice. The assembly hour on Fridays will be given to the students for their own use. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC WORK In past years every student who entered a state normal school in Washington has been been required to sign a pledge of intention to teach in the schools of the state, but last year the law was so changed t h a t any person who does not care to sign the "pledge of intention to teach" may enter the school for regular work by paying a tuition fee of ten dollars for each semester. Under this provision persons who find it more convenient to attend a Normal school than any other institution of higher learning, but who do not contemplate entering the profession of teaching, may avail themselves ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 of these institutions and enroll for purely academic work. In this connection attention is called to the fact that the Normal schools offer superior instruction in many academic subjects, including elementary and advanced algebra, plane and solid geometry, Ancient and European history, English history, Ameri­can history, laboratory courses in physio­logy, neurology, botany, zoology, biology, physics, and chemistry, American and English literature, composition and rhetoric, Latin and German, geology and physical geography, psychology, sociology, m a n u a l training, drawing and classes in elective subjects as there is demand for them. The work offered in these subjects is thorough and has been accepted in many institutions of advanced learning. Young people who desire to take up work along these lines are invited to consider care­fully the opportunities offered by the State Normal schools. Students of mature prepar­ation will be granted the privilege of doing elective work under reasonable restrictions. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger DEATH OF MR. EMERSON E. WHITE TRUSTEE OF THE NORMAL SCHOOL On Wednesday morning, July 18th, at eleven o'clock, Mr. Emerson E. White, died of typhoid fever at the St. Joseph's hospital in this city. The death of Mr. White came as a great shock to faculty and students as well as to his many friends throughout the state, although it was generally known that he had not been well for some time. On last October Mr. White was appointed by Governor Albert E. Mead as a trustee of the Normal School. Being an educator of much valuable experience Mr. White was exceptionally well fitted to serve as a trustee of a State Normal School, and in all of his associations with the institution he mani­fested a keen interest in the welfare of the school and was always ready to give freely of his time and labor to perform the work of administration. Mr. White was taken away in the very prime of life and had a bright future before him in his profession. He came to Washing­ton about fifteen years ago, and soon after accepted a position as teacher in the What­com High School. Later he was made princi­pal of the High School, and in 1898 was elected superintendent of the city school system. These promotions are indicative of his ability both as a teacher and as a super­intendent. Three years ago he retired from educational work to enter the practice of law and had established a good practice at the time of his death. His law partner, Virgil Peringer speaks of him as follows: "He was a man of those ex­cellent traits that go to makeup a good char­acter. He always tried to inculcate into the minds of young men and women, especially, to live up to the highest standard in the line of integrity and morality. He was naturally gifted with executive ability, a man of com­manding presence, very careful and methodical in business affairs, and with all a good citizen." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 AMONG OTHER INSTITUTIONS On the evening of commencement day Principal Mathes left for the east, and on the evening of June 13th delivered the annual alumni address before his Alma Mater, Heidel­berg University, at Tiffin, Ohio. While in the east he visited the State Normal Schools at Oxford, Ohio; Cedar Fall, Iowa; Winona, Minn, and Mankato, Minn. At each school a summer session was in progress and Dr. Mathes delivered an evening lecture before the faculty and students of each institution. At Cedar Falls, more than twelve hun­dred students were in attendance at the sum­mer session and over eleven hundred of them were present at the lecture. By request Dr. Mathes spoke upon the subject, "The Pacific Northwest" and the lecture was illustrated by more than one hundred lantern slides, se­lected from the collection made by Prof. Epley for our institution. The State Normal School at Cedar Falls is one of the largest in this country and has a very complete equip­ment. The state of Iowa has recently ap­propriated more than six hundred thousand dollars for the erection of buildings for her normal school. A recitation hall and a gym­nasium building, each costing one hundred thousand dollars, have just been completed and a large science hall is now in process of construction. Other buildings will be erected later and when all are completed Iowa ex­pects to have the most complete Normal School plant in the world. The State Normal School at Winona, Minn., is the oldest institution of its kind west of the Mississippi river and has long been recognized as one of the strongest Nor­mal Schools in the entire country. Dr. Irwin Shepard, now secretary of the N. E. A., was for twenty years its president. While visit­ing in Winona Dr. Mathes enjoyed a carriage ride through the beautiful avenues of the city ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger and along the banks of the Mississippi river as the guest of Dr. Shepard. The Normal School at Mankato has also been in active work for many years and enjoys a large at­tendance each year. The Normal School at Oxford, Ohio, is unique in that it is a department of Miami University. It maintains however a separate organization and conducts a complete sche­dule of classes for professional work but the academic work of all Normal School students is provided for in the regular classes of the University. The plan is apparently working out satisfactorily and is being watched with much interest by many educators. CLASS OF 1906 The members of the class of 1906 have secured positions as teachers for the coming year as follows: Lena Barker, Sumner; Ethel Birney, Bellingham; Lena Dodd, Kalama; Lottie Fleming, Maltby; Tressie Flesher, Bel­lingham; Lillian Fogg, Dayton; Selma Gline-berg, Granite Falls; Anah Gooch, Friday Harbor; Judith Hawes, near Snohomish; Elva Krausse, Colfax; Carrie Lewis, Plaza; Nettie Look, Aberdeen; Katherine McNeff, Davenport; Helen Miller, Sedro-Woolley; Minta A. Morgan, Bellingham; Leona Nohl, Seattle; Mary O'Loughlin, Dryad; Ethel Peek, Seattle; Pearl Peime, Friday Harbor; Rosa­lie Rourke, Edison; Floy Sullivan, Colfax; Frankie Sullivan, Supervisor of music, Olym-pia; Christine Thiel, Sumas; Nellie Thomp­son, Marysville; Anna Wahlstrand, Palouse; Lillian Smith, near Bellingham; May Strand, near Lynden; Edna Waples, near Lynden; Clara Warriner, Nooksack, Wash.; Luella Whitaker, Bellingham; Elizabeth Williams, Ballard. Miss Ethel Jones will remain at home one year before taking up the work of teaching, and Miss Beatrice Benson will ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 enter the State University. The other eight members of the class, not reported here, have not completed arrangements for the coming year, although nearly all of them have been offered positions as teachers. THE DINING HALL During the present vacation the Normal dining hall will receive a thorough renova­tion and several rooms will be newly papered and varnished. The great popularity of the hall this past year promises to continue the coming year. Practically every room has already been engaged and many who room in private homes have arranged to take their meals at the hall. However, fur­nished rooms in private homes may still be rented near the school and meals may be secured at the dining hall at the low price of $2.75 per week. The principal of the school will be glad to furnish full information regarding rooms and meals or requests in regard to the dining hall may be sent directly to the matron, Mrs. C. B. Branchard. ADDITIONAL TEACHER IN MANUAL TRAINING Manual training has been offered as a regular study in the Normal school for the past four years. During this time the work has been gradually extended through all courses in the Normal school and through the upper grades in the training department. This growth calls for additional teaching force, and at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees held on commencement day Miss Lulu Dawson, of Emporia, Kansas, was elected as assistant teacher in the department of Drawing and Manual Training. Miss Dawson is a graduate of the Kansas State Normal School and has completed a post- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger graduate course in manual training. During her graduate course she has had full charge of the manual training work in the grammar grades of the Kansas Normal Training school, and comes highly recommended as a teacher of manual training in the grades. THE PIANO DEPARTMENT At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, held last May, it was decided to establish a piano department in the Normal School. As the subject is not required in the regular courses of study, a tution fee will be charged for lessons in this department but the prices will be the lowest possible consistent with good instruction. The several pianos in the Nor­mal School will be available for practice and students who desire may enter for work in this department without taking other sub­jects in the Normal School. The announcement of the selection of a teacher for the department will be made in the August bulletin and at that time an out­line of the work to be offered may be given. PRIZE CONTESTS On the evening of June 1st the first of a new series of contests was held in the Normal School auditorium. This contest was in charge of the department of oral expression, and a good degree of interest was manifested. The First National Bank of Bellingham donated two cash prizes; one for excellence in declamation and one for excellence in debate. The prize in declamation was won by Miss Lucy Crocker of Tacoma, and the prize in debate by Mr. Fred Johnson of Skagit City. During the coming year it is anticipated that still greater interest will be shown in the contests as several additional prizes have ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 recently been established. At a special meet­ing of the Board of Trustees held during commencement week the principal was authorized to announce that the Normal school will in the future offer an annual cash prize of forty dollars for the best effort in debate, and a second prize of twenty dollars for the second best effort in debate, A friend of the school also offers a cash prize of twenty-five dollars for excellence in oration or declamation. All of these prizes will be available during the coming school year under regulations prescribed by the faculty, and it is believed that the students will find great pleasure as well as take great interest in these contests. The scholarship offered annually by Whit­man collage to some member of the senior class was awarded for the year 1906 to Miss Luella Whitaker. Miss Whitaker has at­tended the Normal school for four years and has always maintained a high record both in character and scholarship. GENERAL NEWS Among the young men to remain for the summer session were Roger Williams, Andrew Anderson, Roy Goodell, Charles Jones and Raymond Montgomery and Noah Davenport. Miss Frankie Sullivan of the Class of '06 has had charge of the vocal music classes during the present summer session. Miss Sullivan has been elected supervisor of music in the city schools of Olympia for the coming year. The Normal School has recently received a very complete set of valuable aquaria. The equipment came as a gift from the state fish commissioner's office. Three of the large aquaria have been installed in the lecture room adjoining the greenhouse and several others have been placed in the biological lab- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger oratory. All have been provided with run­ning water and several of them are at present stocked with different varieties of fish from local waters. The gift is greatly appreciated by the friends and patrons of the institution. The fountain presented to the institution by the class of 1906 is being installed on the campus as the Messenger goes to press. The location selected for the gift is at right of the walk as one approaches the main building, and it will add greatly to the beauty of the campus. The fountain stands full six feet high and is surrounded by a cement basin seven feet in diameter. The custom of the graduating classes to present a gift to the institution each year as they leave its walls is a very pleasing one, and one that is greatly appreciated by all those interested in the growth and welfare of the school. The library fund is in such shape that it will be possible to place a large order of books for the library in the near future. The library is growing rapidly and is thus becoming more and more valuable in the daily work of the institution. On the evening of June 30th at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. Jacob N. Bowman, of the Normal School faculty, was united in marriage to Miss Edna Wilson, daughter of Prof. Washington Wilson, also a member of the Normal School faculty. Dr. and Mrs. Bowman have taken up their residence a t 511 High street, and will be at home to their friends after the first of September. After seven years of patient toil the Nor­mal School campus presents a beautiful ap­pearance. The entire lawn in front of the buildings has been seeded and is now covered with a beautiful green sward. The grass is kept mown short so that the entire front campus has the appearance of a well kept lawn. It is expected that that part of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 campus around the Normal dining hall will be dressed with good soil and seeded yet this year, which will complete the improvements begun some months ago. The present summer session of the Normal School has proven very successful. The at­tendance is twenty per sent greater this year than last, and the demand for instruction in regular Normal School work also shows a higher grade of scholarship than in former years. Among those enrolled are students from Missouri, Montana, Idaho and Wash­ington. Several students who have been in attendance during the entire year will receive certificates from the institution at the close of the summer session. This is the first year that a training department has been main­tained in connection with the summer term, and the results are very satisfactory. Pupils were received only in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades and thorough work in a few subjects has been insisted upon. The summer session has been in charge of Profs. J. T. For­rest, and he has been assisted by Prof. Romine, Wilson, Lull, Bowman, and Misses Hays, Sperry, Hogle and Sullivan. Mrs. Smith was in charge of the critic work in the training department. The new member of the Board of Trustees to succeed Mr. E. E. White, deceased, is Mr. F. F. Handschy of this city. The appoint­ment gives very general satisfaction, for Mr. Handschy has been a successful and popular business man in this community for the past fifteen years. For several years he was county treasurer, and at present he is cashier of the Bellingham National Bank. He has always taken an active interest in matters of civic concern, and will prove a valuable mem­ber on an educational board. The Normal School cultivates an interest in healthful athletic sports among its stu- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger dents. A series of basket ball games is con­ducted each winter among the teams of the various classes. These games are held on Fri­day evenings and all students are made wel­come. During the autumn, foot ball com­mands the interest of the young men, while in the spring tennis and base ball are favorite recreations. The gymnasium is well equipped for indoor exercises, having valuable ap­paratus, and is well adapted for public games, having good galleries for students or visitors The Normal School has received many calls for teachers which it has been unable to fill. Those who received diplomas and certifi­cates are all planning to teach during the coming year with few exceptions, but the de­mand still greatly exceeds the supply, and the teaching profession offers excellent oppor­tunities for young people who desire both fair remuneration and valuable experience as they enter life's work. The Normal School librarian, Miss Mabel Wilson, is spending her vacation in the libraries at the Leland Stanford University in California. The trip offers opportunity for both recreation and study of library methods. Three member of the Normal School faculty will explore Mt. Baker with the Mazamas. They are Miss Sperry, Miss Hays and Miss Montgomery. Prof. F. W. Eply has been teaching classes in physics during the present summer session at the University of Washington. The records of the Normal School show that ninety-three different students have re­ceived papers from the instution during the present year. Of these, 43 received diplomas; 30 received secondary certificates, and 20 received elementary certificates. These ninety-three students constitute almost one-third of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 the entire student-body for the year, which speaks exceedingly well for the character of scholarship of the the students in general. Several member of the faculty are planning a trip into the Slate Creek region. The party will include Prof. Forrest, Prof. Eply, Prof. Lull, Prin. Mathes, and possibly one or two other members. Each person will carry his own equipment and supplies, and the rule has been established that everyone must sleep out-of-doors during the entire tramp. A large order of supplies has been placed for the opening of the next school year. These include mostly materials for daily use, as there will be few changes in text books for the coming semester. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS HAVE YOU SEEN KERNS' NEW STORE Since they moved to 105 West Holly Street? You surely have tried their JOE CREAM. O AN DIES AND IGE ORE AM SODA QUALITY IS THEIR MOTTO HENRY ENGBERG American and European Graduate of Chemis­try. The best place to have your PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED CORNER ELK AND HOLLY S T S . LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELUNQHAM, WASH. For Modern Hethods in Showing lien's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Leading Hatters in Bellingham PATRONIZE THE HOME MARKET BUY YOUR CHOICE MEATS iff. VAN ZANDT MEAT CO. Caterers to Family Trade Phone Main 64 108 W. Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED IB89 BUSIEST, BIGGEST. BEST UDNESS BRHOLM 'Phone Main ia6- MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELWNGHAM ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY DUDLEY GREEN, Proprietor PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST RHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY Studies are easier With well fitted glasses. It is just as dangerous to strain good eyes studying as it is to neglect weak ones. The best optical science says properly fitted glasses protect, and prevent the eyes from weakening and thus make study and learning easier. Of course weak eyes should be attended to at once. Better see us. BERBNS' JEWELRY and OPTICAL HOUSE. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS GO TO C O L L I N S ' FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM SODA and KODAK SUPPLIES COLLINS SL OO. 206 E. Holly FREE DELIVERY Tel. Blk. 1881 H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN i2 Belling'Ham, "WasH. E. W. PURDY, E. O. GRAVES, C. K. MeMILLIN, PRES. VICE-PRES. CASHIER The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON T h e Big Banh of Northwestern Washington OUR S A V I N G S DEPARTMENT The History of T H E FIRST NATIONAL BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings Safe, A v a i l a b l e and "WorKing W h i le Y o u S l e ep H. J. WELTY, President F. J. WOOD, Vice-President GEO. B. BURKE, Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4- Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [ix] ---------- 05rbor) Pspel Photos 50c. RER DOZ. SANDISON STUDIO Phone Black 47 x. Opposite Grand Theatre Card Boards and Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad kn. EDSON IRISH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 June-July - Page [x] ---------- fMaiSJSJ@I@MSMEISMSJ3ISill3ISJSISJ3M@ISJ@I@J3ISI2ISI3I@li " A l w a y s taKe c a r e t h a t y o u r c l o t h e s a re w e l l m a d e , a n d fit y o u , o t h e r w i s e t h e y w i l l g i ve you, a v e ry a w K w a r d a i•r . »» —Lord CHester-field to His son. The above counsel applies even more forcibly nowadays than when written years ago. Neatness and good taste in dress with a rightly directed mind will invariably insure a successful man. Stein-BlocK ClotHes Are properly made and shaped and we always see that the fit is right. M o d e r a t e l y Priced—$15 to $ 2 5 H GOXOV RLOGK GO. gj an East Holly St. Hannah Block I BELLINGHAM llii^fiajiMlDllGl!^^PPPPP
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- 1906_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly October, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [i] ---------- Stat? Normal fojpwl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester -will open Jan. 28, 'Q7 MANY new-
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1906_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly October, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [i] --------
Show more1906_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Bellingham, Washington Monthly October, 1906 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [i] ---------- Stat? Normal fojpwl BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester -will open Jan. 28, 'Q7 MANY new- classes will be organized at the opening of the Second Se­mester, including classes in the com­mon branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Modern buildings; dining hall; cata­logued library; large museum; physi­cal, chemical and biological labora­tories; greenhouse; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dress­ing rooms and baths; manual train­ing department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Tact Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.76 to $4.25 a week. • i ' EDWARD T.MATHES, Principal BBLUNOHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM, WASH. STRICTLY DRY GOODS OUR SPECIALTIES KID GLOYES, HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR, CORSETS, LACES, EMBROIDERIES, HANDKERCHIEFS Largest Variefies : Moderate Prices For Modern Hethods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo. Leading Hatters in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BELLINGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 567 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON B L YOUR DOCTOR'S DRUG STORE 8 k Our Prescription Department is thoroughly modern and sanitary. Our dispensers are graduates of the highest efficiency. Our Drugs, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals are of the purest and best manufacture. The utmost care is used. No errors, omissions or mistakes possible. —And this high-class service cost you no more than the ordinary kind. If we are not already serving you try us • with your next Prescription. ggr 6RAHAM MUNCH (owi pmrmcy) m Fm dtllnryanyvlnri, anjtiiit. MIMES, Mali 2021, Had 1512 ^ T ^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BEWJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 363 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2471 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block BUSSES ACCURATELY FITTED MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS W H Y Not have your Watch keeping time ? Your Diamonds securely set to insure safety ? Your Name engraved on all articles of value ? All your Jewelry repaired ? Your Old Jewelry made over into New ? A T A S M A I - L . E X P E N S E . All good reasons why you should be interested. "WATCHES. CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY GEO. B. LUJDWIO 316 E. Holly Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. H. J. WELTY, Prttldint F. J. WOOD, Vict-Prtsidtnt GEO. I . BURKE, Cithlir HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pax* 4* Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly OOUB AMD SEE OUR POUND PAPER the equal of the Eaton-Hurlbut stock, going for a short time AT 3 S CENTS BOOKS—Well, while we haven't AIA, yet we are Headquarters in this line SHERMAN'S HOUSEKEEPING OUTFITS In new and second hand FURNITURE cheaper at MORGAN'S than any other place in the city PHONK RED 1266 NEW STORK 1240 ELK ST. 'Tis time to commence your Xmas presents, there'll be plenty to do later We have a complete line of Yarns, Embroidery and Knitting Silks, Pillow Cards, Laces, Handkerchief Centers, Fancy Ribbons, etc. Exquisite taste io Laces is spreading the fame of the BATTERSBY STORE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BU3I@MSJSI3ISJSJSISISISiai@IlI@iaiBI3MiI@MaJiI@jai@IS13ISISfSISB THE LEADER { The most complete stock of high-grade 1 j§ Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry Goods in the northwest. HIOH CLASS AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THE LEADER J. W. ROB R. LAMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE I.AMONT, Props. HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED 4 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES I Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and E g g s - no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 300 1207 Elk Street BEW.INGHAM, WASHJ MORSE HDW. 6 0 . J020-1039 ELK ST. The Hardware Store Office Phone Main 95. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO QUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. OH AS. O. TURNER, M m . GLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER OCTOBER, 1906 THE FACULTY. E. T. MATHES, P H . D.—Custodian of the faculty and dispenser of ways and means in history. WASHINGTON WILSON, B. L.—Guide in the metaphysical realm, and author of fairy tales. JOHN T. FORREST, P H . B.—Concoctor of numerical eccentricities; singer of siren songs, and spinner of bear yarns. F. W. EPLEY, A. B.—Delver into nature's laws and agricultural fiend. A. P. ROMINE, A. B.—Vivisector of bugs and bats, and woman hater. (?) E. N. STONE, A. M.—Compunctionless flunker in Dutch and the long since deceased tongue. J. O. O'SULLIVAN, A. B.—The judge, with saws, and dispenser of past instances. M. BELLE SPERRY, A. M.—Literary medium and Browning's most strenuous student. IDA A. BAKER, A. M.—The despatcher of x-y-z's and andvocate of woman suffrage. FRANCES HAYS—An aide to eloquence and seniors' best guide. ADA HOGLE, B. P.—Wielder of saw and brush; builder of a home for the "aged" school-marms. TALLTJLAH L E CONTE—Trainer of muscles for future use in wielding the birch and rule: despatcher of basketball animosities. E. BELLE MILLER, A. B.—Interpreter of U. S. history and grammar to lower classmen. LULU DAWSON—Miss Hogle's right-hand man. ELENA BATEMAN—Hand-made music. H. G. LULL, A. B.—Supervisor of teacher's purgatory, and speiler of ways and means ac­cording to the five formal steps. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger EDNA HOBNEB j NELLIE GBAY [ Mr. Lull's ADA W. SMITH | aide-de-camps, CATHERINE MONTGOMEBY J MABEL ZOE WILSON—Distributor of books. MB. PABSONS —The tidy housekeeper. MB. LEMMACH —Lord and master of ail he surveys—the Normal. THE NEW YEAR. The opening of the new school year is always an event of more than ordinary interest to new students. The first few days are often filled with vary­ing experiences. The arrival in the city, the first visit to the school, the selection of a board­ing place, the running of the gauntlet before the various faculty committees are also ex­periences more or less filled with surprises, and sometimes with keen disappointments, but after these are over and regular class work has begun the atmosphere, so to speak, begins to clear; new associations are formed, and the real pleasures of school life begin. It is hoped by the writer that these second experiences have already been realized by the students of the Normal Sehool, and it is urged that all students endeavor to make full use of the social, literary and religious advantages offered by the institution. Let each one con­sider it a privilege to become an active mem­ber of one or more of the organizations main­tained by the student-body. Always arrange to attend the social func­tions of the school and never miss a lecture if you can avoid it. Subscribe for the Normal School Messen­ger; speak kindly of your teachers and fellow students; say a good word for your school when opportunity offers, and always be ready to de­fend its good name. At the same time be just to yourself. Grant yourself time for an occasional social hour and lastly permit us to say that every student, both old and new, will always find a warm welcome at the home of the writer. If any student has ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 a lonesome hour or wishes to ask for counsel or advice, or to call simply for a social chat, he will receive a cordial welcome. The latch-string is always out. EDWARD T. MATHES. SENIOR CLASS. Yes, the senior class this year numbers only thirty-seven, smaller in number than last year, but we have something that they did not have last year, nor year before,no, nor year before! What is that? Seven real, live boys! Indeed an event in the history of the Normal of which we are justly proud. At the beginning of the year a meeting was called and Miss Ada Myers elected president. Miss Myers has been connected with the Nor­mal for a number of years and has the wel­fare of the school and class at heart. Miss Alice McCullough, who took her junior work with the class of '06 and spent the last year teaching, was elected vice-president. Miss Ellen Sweet, also an old student who has been teaching, was chosen as secretary. For treas­urer we elected Mr. Charles Jones who, altho' a members of the 3rd year class last year, has made up his work and joined the great and glorious class of '07. The faculty graciously allowed us two class tfeachers: Miss Frances Hays and Prof. Washington Wilson. Please observe the powers linked with the Seniors.. Note also, that the editor-in-chief and business manager of the Messenger are Seniors. On October 12, the class had a jolly little party in the gym, where we got better acquaint­ed and learned: Vas is das? Vas is das? Das is Senior! ! Ain't it? Athletic practice has begun. Wait and watch us tear down the works in basketball. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger SENIOR RECEPTION. The guests of the Senior reception, Friday evening October 26th, were pleasantly sur­prised to find upon reaching the second floor that a magic spell had transformed the fa­miliar class rooms of their daily routine into tasty drawing, music and dining rooms. Au­tumn leaves and ivy abounded everywhere, plants and rugs gave a homelike air that put the guests quickly at their ease. A farce, "The Bull Terrior and the Baby," entertained the guests during the first part of the evening, after which a social time followed and ice cream and cake were served in the dining room (i. e. Prof. Wilson's room). The members of the Senior class were re­cognized not only by their badges of olive and cream but by their gracious manner which gave the guests such a pleasant evening. Owing to a misunderstanding the 2nd years had planned an informal reception to the fresh­men to be held in the gym. The entertaining class kindly transferred their reception, at a late hour, from Friday to Saturday evening. The unselfishness displayed by the class of 1911 is to be commended by the school. Y. W. C. A. At the Y. W. C. A. summer conference of the Northwest held at Gearhart, Ore., from August 31 to September 11, Bellingham was represented by a faculty member and four as­sociation girls. They were: Miss Sperry, Minnie Le Sourd, Ada Myers, Minnie Carver and Gladys Patric. The conference was com­posed of delegates from four cities, and many secretaries from the State, National and World's Work. Gerhart is on the coast of Oregon and is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the Northwest and this fact, together with the many able speakers, made the conference a most enjoyable and profitable event. It has been the aim of the association to meet all the new students and give them a hearty welcome. With this in view, two recep­tions have been given. The first was an in­formal reception given to the girls on the first Friday afternoon of school; the second was a formal reception held in the evening of Sep- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 5 ---------- The Mo final Messenger 5 tembfir 21, to which all students and friends of the Normal were invited. Extensive preparations are being made for the State Convention which is to be held here November 1, 2, 3 and 4. Every association of the state intends sending representatives and we wish our friends to join us in extending to them a hearty welcome. Miss Elizabeth Wilson, editor of the Evangel and the head of the train­ing institute for secretaries will be with us, also many forceful state workers. "SCHOOLS OF THE NORTH." The educational system of the Yukon Ter­ritory is excellent. It is the ambition of the Board of Education to prepare their students to enter any college or university with as much honor and high standing as pupils who come from the preparatory schools of the outside world. The center of this great system is Dawson. Its schools are noted for their good equipment. Owing to the country's great wealth, the ex­penditure for schools is very great. Much has been expended in the various laboratories for teaching the sciences, and in the well equipped libraries. A great many teachers are employed, the average salary being one hundred and seventy-five dollars per month. Canadian teachers have the preference, but an American teacher may secure a position is she is able to pass an examination for a first grade certificate from Vancouver, B. C. Vacation is very short, school opening the middle of August and closing the last week in June. Although the temperature sometimes falls to seventy degrees below zero, the schools are seldom compelled to close. The superintendent, who founded these schools and improved them from year to year, has recently resigned, which is much regretted by the people of the territory. He has, how­ever, been succeeded by a man in every way capable of carrying out the plans so well begun. The above article was written by Miss Cecelia Stroop, of Dawson, Alaska, who is here at­tending school. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC - Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of'09 ESSIE WARNER Class o f 10 GRACE TREMAIN Class of'11 AMIS HALL Class of'ia ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS - . - - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI. OCTOBER, 1906 No. 1 EDITORIAL Thru six years of a successful existence, the Messenger has lived, and with this issue it en­ters upon its seventh year, full of hope and en­thusiasm for a greater degree of perfection. With more than three hundred students and a host of friends to fill its pages with interesting notes, there, is every reason to believe that the Messenger has before it the most successful year of its existence. With a corps of editors, glib of tongue and quick to see, it is reasonable to believe that every student in school will desire the paper, looking forward for each issue with unbounded interest; and to the extent that each class and organization does give its share of support, to that extent will the paper be successful. It is the earnest desire of the editorial staff that every student in school will subscribe for it, thereby aiding in the establishment of a fund which, it is hoped, will in a few years be large enough to equip a printing office in connection with the school. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [7] ---------- EDITORIAL STAFF baft to right—Opp«p ttova—flnnlt Thrall, draaa T*anuUn, Baal* GBavna*, ]4o*h Davenport, Iralu Sniralitfa, Oladya Patvla. Iiontav Hooo—W«ltat gt; FUahola, Oay 8. Alllaoo ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger FOUKTH TEAK. Class President Myrtle Porter Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Ethel Cook Class Eoll Thirty-eight The class of '09 during the school term of '05-'06, even though an under-class, played a leading part in making the school year, as far as class competition was concerned, the most spirited in the school's history. It is this same class, with its numbers some­what swelled by new students, that will take its place among the foremost this year. Mr. Epley and Miss Hogle are the class teachers. This choice is singularly happy and under the guidance of Mr. Epley's philosophy, together with Miss Hogle's initable capacity for arranging social events, the class will do much in the line of class competition. The Fourth Year Class is proud of its class teachers, proud of its president and other of­ficers and proud of each other. The class held an informal party in the so­ciety hall on the evening of October 20. Some musical numbers and recitations were given and the remainder of the evening was spent with games and getting acquainted. This little party was the forerunner of many more social affairs. JUNIOR CLASS MEETING. Alone and quiet I sat in that sacred recess adjoining room 24, pondering on the quiet and stillness in the Great Hall of Learning, when lo! the massive door swings on its hinges and the stifled tread of a vast multitude reaches my ear. Shall I enter and bid them welcome ? No. They are at home, they need no help. See how studious, how sedate they are. The seats are all full and yet on they come. A wee, small man, with a piping voice, repeats again and again, "We must organize." Time passes. A great, tall, raven-haired youth occupies the chair of state. No need to ask him his name. "The Smith, a mighty man is he." And now, for fear that he, who is to lead, may not always be there, the multitude with one cry, selects as vice-president Miss Morrison, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 equally as strong and capable as her superior. A hush now falls on the throng, but it is soon broken by the voice of Miss Sillix, who de­clares that all these happenings should be kept as a model for our successors and who would be more capable than Miss Spedding? From another in the throng comes this question, "Who can we trust to handle the vast capital of the Junior Class?" Quickly comes the answer, "Miss Haycox." Why do all eyes now turn toward the door? Lurking outside is a 4th year. Immediately Mr. Holliday suggests that he, of all others, be allowed to deal with slick culprits. The presi­dent, rising slowly, appoints a committee to draught the immemorable constitution of this body. Thus ends the first great concourse of the Junior Class of 1906. C. S. On the eve of October 13th, the Juniors gave a class party in the society hall. In order that every one might get acquainted, we had a con­versational game, in which we discussed our homes, the Normal school, and various other things. The Junior class colors are seal brown and gold. Please do not mistake the Fourth Years for us, even though their colors are similar. If you are in doubt as to which class a person be­longs notice the dignified carriage of a Junior and then compare that with the indifference of a Fourth Year. If you were in assembly during the Teachers' Institute you could not help but hear— Woh, wdh, wes. Woh, wdh, wes. Juniors, Juniors, Yes, yes. SECOND YEAR CLASS. The Second Year Class was organized Oct. 5, 1906. At first the number of members was quite small but as there are more students join­ing the class each day, we now have thirty members. We consider ourselves fortunate with Artie Thrall as president of our class, as she was our freshmen president. Miss Plummer, who at­tended the Ellensburg Normal last year, is our vice-president. Pearl Stanton and Olive Kale ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger were elected as secretary and treasurer. Our yell master is Elizabeth Workman, who is very competent for this position. Grace Tremain was elected as basketball manager and we all hope to have a very success­ful team. We had a great deal of enjoyment and ex­citement in selecting our class colors, finally deciding upon cardinal and cream. Throt-a-torthrat-ta-thrat-ta-thrat Terra-ter-lix-ter-lix-ter-lix ' Kich-a-ba-ba-kich-a-ba-ba Sophomore-Sophomore Ra! Ra! Ral Miss Nellie Cooper, who for five years, has acted as secretary to Dr. Mathes, resigned her position and returned to her home in McMinn-ville, Oregon. During her stay here, her pleas­ing manners and affability won for her a host of friends who regret very much to see her leave. Miss Nellie McBride, who has been teach­ing in the Franklin school, has accepted the position left vacant by the resignation of Miss Cooper. Miss McBride is a graduate of the Bellingham High School and has attended school one year each at Stanford and University of Washington. We give her a hearty welcome and trust that before long she may accustom herself to her new duties. THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF THE PLAN. SUBJECT PLAN. I. Leading conclusions to be left in the minds of the pupils. 1. The pupils have no idea what the teacher is driving at. 2. That the teacher is very glad when the bell rings for dismissal. 3. That the pupils are mighty glad when the bell rings, also. 4. That the teacher is mighty scared when the critic appears. 5. That the practice teachers are very easy to bluff. I I . All leading facts used in reaching these conclusions. 1. Too numerous to be mentioned but there are to be found between the cov- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 ers of the text book. For name of textr apply to the critic teacher. If she doesn't know, go to H. G. L. and if he doesn't know, he'll look it up in his outline. I I I . Show how these facts will be presented to the children. 1. Have them thoroughly chewed and pre-digested before administering them to the children to be "dug-out." 2. Cram it in, jam it in, slam it in; any­way to get it in—and to get A in teaching. IV. Show how you will expect the children to arrive at the above conclusion. 1. By one period of careful ( ?) prepara­tion in the workroom. 2. The chief method used is the "stum-ble- on-to-it" method. 3. The welcome smile with which the critic-teacher or supervisor is greeted by the practice-teacher leads the pupil to Conclusion 4. Note.—There would be thirty pages of this,, if the pages were small enough. THIRD YEAR CLASS. CLASS OFFICERS. President Esther Beal Secretary-Treasurer Kathleen Casey Reporter Beatrice Armour Editor to the Messenger Essie Warner BASKET BALL OFFICERS. Manager Laura Hornbuckle Captain Francis Dailey Color—Violet and green. Flower—Violet. Yell—Walla-ga-zuk-ga-zuk-ga-zuk Walla-ga-zuk-ga-zen We're the hest, of all the rest Glass of nineteen ten. Attention all! Salute this class renowned! Composed of forty girls. Best to be found. Therefore we name thee, claim thee superior in praise, Henceforth and forever, to the end of our days, Aye to the Fourth year's and Seniors To the First, Second and Juniors Third Year B. S. N. S.! We're no antiques. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger We stand here alive. No spectre that speaks Unforeseeing classes! Think you we are slow ? Move on—make room—lest we tread on your toe. Hie to your classes. Hence then Speak high in your praise of Class 1910. FIRST YEARS. The First Years have in their class about thirty-five hard-working students. Among them are several boys. The class organization has boys at its head. That is why it is so pro­gressive. Mr. John Turner, the president, presides at the class-meetings with a wisdom equal to that of a Senior. Miss Carrie Smith, the vice-presi­dent, is the president's able helper. Secretary Louis Crozier records the doings of the class in a book that will be a pleasure to read when the First Years of today are the Seniors of a day to come. Mr. Crozier is also burdened with the class-funds. ANNIE D. HALL, Class-Editor. Schedule of the preliminary games in basket ball. November 2nd, '06— Seniors and Second Years. Third Years and First Years. November 16th, '06— Seniors and First Years. Juniors and Fourth Years. December 14th, '06— Second and Third Years. Juniors and First Years. January 11th, '07— Seniors and Juniors. Fourth Years and Third Years. January 25th, '07— First and Second Years. Seniors and Fourth Years. February 8th, '07— Third Years and Juniors. First and Fourth Years. February 22nd, '07— Seniors and Third Years. Juniors and Second Years. March 8th, '07— Second and Fourth Years. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [viii] ---------- TOD CAN DO BETTER IN LADIES'LONG GOATS STYLISH SUITS ELEGANT FURS UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY NEW BELTS 3 to 16 BUTTON KID GLOVES Fine Muslin and Knit Underwear Corsets and Shoes that both wear and fit at THE FAIR ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE HOUSE OF QUALITY DO YOU REALIZE XMAS WILL SOON BE HERE. AND HAVE YOU SOMETHING THOUGHT OF? Remember we are simply running over with new goods We will consider it a favor if you will let us show you our many new goods BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HODSE WE CAM MAKE ANY DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE IN MIND OR GET IT FOR YOU. NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHBLF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON 60RRE6T WINTER SHOES In the new college cuts, give your feet that well-dressed feeling so much desired. You'll find them here exactly suited to your feet. THE OLD RELIABLE LINES GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. MOUE MAIN 4t THIEL WELTER COMPLETE HOUSEPURNISHERS Your credit is good with us. Small weekly or monthly payments will furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City BELLINQHAM, . . . . WASHINQTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS K E R N S LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE IOE ORE AM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUS/E3T, BtGGEST. BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BEIXINGHAM RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 1/9 FREE DELIVERY ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGflflM HEIGHTS WOOD TO BURN We have just received a complete line of Py-rography Outfits, Burnt-wood Stains, etc. Call and see our stock. HBGG'S STUDIO PHONE BLAOK 5 4 1255 ELK S T . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU WILL FIND THE BEST PLACE TO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS AT J. N. SELBY CO. Clover Block 207 W. Holly Street • • • ^ • • • • • • • • v w w w • • • • • • • • • • • • • • V W LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND OH ILD REN If you wish pleasant entertainment GO TO THE Pflt^liOK AMUSEMENT CO. 134 West Holly Street Latest phonographs, illustrated songs, moving pictures and other novelties ONE CENT EACH Latest novelties received daily. MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET ©£rbor) Psrjel Photos 50o. PER DOZ. SANDISON STUDIO Phone Black 471. Opposite Grand Theatre JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS §f j MSMmMmmsffl®mimffl ffl ffl ffl3ffl MSM{ i KAUFMAN BROS. THE EXCLUSIVE f OMEN'S CLOTHING STORE Carry a most complete stock in Women's Wearing Apparel. The very newest and best styles are shown here a t most moderate prices. Tailored Suits from - $10,00 Up Dress Skirts from - - 5.00 Up Walking Skirts from - 2.50 Up Dress Waists 1.50,2.00,2.50 Up Wbite Albatros Waists 1.50 to 4.00 Plaid Silk Waists - - 4.50 Ladies' Fine Hose - - - ,25 Complete Line of Underwear .25 Up LARGEST AND COMPLETE ST06K OF MILLINERY m We cordially invite your inspection of our stock whether you purchase or not, and shall be pleased to show you our stock. Kaufman Bros* Phone Main 161 206 W. Holly St. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS lt;5et your Toilet Articles and Kodak Supplies at COLLINS CO. FREE DELIVER TO DORMITORY We do Developing and Printing for Amateurs Telephone Blaek 1881 206 E. HOLLY STREET H. I,. Munro E. N . Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 193 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN is B e l l i n g h a m , WasH. E. W. PURDY, E. O. GRAVES, O. K. McMILLIN, PRES. VIOE-PRES. OASHIER The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The Big B»nh of NortH-western Washington OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The History of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings are Safe, Available and Working While You Sleep LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Bile St. Phone Main 70 ]PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'C, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM. WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [xiv] ---------- r~f —We bring the light to you—making all ^ connections whether for gas or electricity ONLY SAY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. f . ' P h o n e M a i n 121 COR. BAT AND HOLLY STS., BELLIN8HAM T A•vA^-A^-AV AWA AWA AWAWA A AWA AWAVA AWA AWA AWA AWA AWA AWA AVA WA A AWA AW HENRY ENGBERG GRADUATE ANALYTICAL CHEMIST That's your guarantee for correct Prescription work COR. ELK AND HOLLY STS. FREE DELIVERY Phone Main 334 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 October - Page [xv] ---------- Always tahe care that your c l o t h e s are w e l l m a d e, a n d fit y o u , o t h e r w i s e I they will give you a very a w K w a r d ai•r . •• —Lord CHester-field to His son. The above counsel applies even more forcibly nowadays than when written years ago. Neatness and good taste in dress with a rightly directed mind will invariably insure a successful man. Stein- BlocH ClotHes Are properly made and shaped and we always see that the fit is right. Moderately Priced—$15 to $ 25 G0X-0V RL0GK 60. MIX East Holly St. Hannah Block BELLINGHAM
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- 1906_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Cover ---------- THE Normal Messenger Bellingham, Washington November, 1906 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester -will open Jan. 28,
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Show more1906_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Cover ---------- THE Normal Messenger Bellingham, Washington November, 1906 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester -will open Jan. 28, '07 MANY new classes will be organized at the opening of the Second Semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Modern buildings; dining hall; cata­logued library; large museum; physi­cal, chemical and biological labora­tories; greenhouse; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dress­ing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school;beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.25 a week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BEIXINGHAM, WASH. STRI6TL,y DRY GOODS Our line of Holiday Goods Now Ready Dolls of all nations in all sizes WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF HANDKERCHIEFS PRICES ONE CENT TO TEN DOLLARS For Modern ilethods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo. Leading Hatters in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BELWNGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16,17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1461 —Office, Red 44 Office fro to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 067 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BEU.INGHAM, WASHINGTON j | YQDR DOCTOR'S DRUG STORE j § Onr Prescription Department is thoroughly modern and sanitary. Onr dispensers are graduates of the highest efficiency. Onr Drugs, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals are of the purest and best manufacture. The utmost care is used. No errors, omissions or mistakes possible. —And this high-class service cost you no more than the ordinary kind. If we are not already serving you try us • with your next Prescription. « SRAHAM MUMCH (Q*m»r«»cr) tit Fmdtlinrni!wtin,M)rHM. N0IES, ••!• 2K1, M IMZ ^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 BBXUNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLOUS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2687 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Bye, Bar, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and a Fischer Block BUSSES ACCURATELY FITTf 0 — — — m ^ m m m — ^ w MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. 6. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS W H Y Not have your Watch keeping time ? Your Diamonds securely set to insure safety ? Your Name engraved on all articles of value ? All your Jewelry repaired ? Your Old Jewelry made over into New ? A T A S M A L . L . E X P E N S E . All good reasons why you should be interested. "WATCHES, CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY GEO. B. LUDWIG 216 B. Holly Street BEUJNGHAM, WASH. H. J. WELTY, Prttldint F. J. WOOD, Vict-Pmldint 8E0. B. IURKE, Cishltr HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4 Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly OOHB AND S BB OUR POUND PAPER the equal of the Eaton-Hurlbut stock, going for a short time AT 35 CENTS BOOKS—Well, while we haven't AIJ«, yet we are Headquarters in this line SHERMAN'S HOUSEKEEPING OUTFITS In new and second hand FURNITURE cheaper at MORGANS than any other place in the city PHONE RED 1266 NEW STORE 1240 ELK ST. 'Tis time to commence uour Xmas presents, there'll be plenty to do later We have a complete line of Yarns, Embroidery and Knitting Silksr Pillow Cards, Laces, Handkerchief Centers, Fancy Ribbons, etc. Exquisite taste in Laces is spreading the fame of the BATTERSBY STORE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The most complete stock of high-grade Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry p Goods in the northwest. HIQH CLASS AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS - %%: F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THE LEADER IL I J. W. ROE R. UMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROB LAMONT, Props. HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. I INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. i Daylight Block 'Phone Main MO 2 J 1207 Elk Street BEU.INGHAM, WASH. \ MORSE HDW. 60. I02B-1039 ELK ST. The Hardware Store Office Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. OHMS. O. TURNER, Mom. OLOW»r BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER NOVEMBER, 1906 A MOTLEY CROWD. Tis a motley crowd, that teaching corps Of men and women, almost a score, Whom mother state hath gleaned from out The dedagogues that roam about, To teach us facts, and theories, too, Wherewith to fight a battle true Against Dame Ignorance's crew. This teaching corps, we said before* Is motley, though we them adore. 'Tis true there are some who once were young, Were giddy, loud and gay; But time has changed their silly tongue, And now they never think of play. There are some from whom a smile ne'er comes, There are some who are always gay; There are some who never get to know The student's little joy or woe. There are some who are worked with ease by some. There are some who work some, too; There are somte who are neither worked nor work, But the sum of them all are true. There are a few who are so stout— Far more than a span about; And some so lean, with eyes so keen, We sometimes think them mean. There are some—one or two—'tis true, Who stand six feet or more; And some so short that their forms distort, When to speak they take the floor. There are some whose eyes are deepest brown% There are some whose eyes are gray; There are some who wear the rimless "specks," And have for many a day. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger We forgot to say that there are some So beautiful, young, aglow, But true there are—we iriean to say— There were—in the distant, long ago. Oh, strange to tell, these teachers, too, Are human, not divine; There are sometimes streaks, that show they're freaks, As any common kind. But, taking one and all we say, From each some truth we learn, We love that motley crowd, we do, E'en tho their gaze in class we spurn. AS ONE PUPIL SEES THEM. EDWARD T. MATHES. Early life was spent on a farm in Kalama­zoo County, Michigan. Comes of German parentage. Early education was received in rural schools; was prepared for college by special teacher. Graduated from Heidelberg University, Ohio, in 1889, with degree B. Sc. Was awarded special science honor and annual oratorical prize at graduation. Received de­gree M. S. in 1892. Completed non-resident post graduate course with Bellevue College of Uuiv. of Omaha, in 1897, receiving degree Ph. D. Was superintendent of graded schools ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 in Kansas four years; President of Denomi­national schools, two years; was teacher of history and physical science four years in the Idaho State Normal School at Lewiston. Has been Principal of the Bellingham State Nor­mal School since its organization seven years ago. During the past fifteen years he has delivered more than two hundred evening lectures and given instruction in more than eighty teachers' institutes. WASHINGTON WILSON. English parentage; reared on farm in Illi­nois; attended common and High School; graduate of Illinois State Normal University, Normal, 111.; University of California, B. L. degree. Taught five years in public schools as principal; seven years in Normal at Chico, Cal., and has held chair of pedagogy in this school since 1900. JAMES T. O'SUIililVAN. Irish parents; born and raised at Port Hu­ron, Mich.; early schooling in public and High Schools of Port Huron; spent two years in law office; Michigan University, '98-'02, A. B. de­gree; spent two years in studying history, po­litical science and law in this university; ad­mitted to Michigan State bar in '04; taught in Port Huron High school, '04- '06; this school in beginning of fall term of '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger FRANCIS W. EPIJEY. A doctor's son; reared in Polo, a small town in Michigan; attended graded schools, and four years at High School in Ionia, Mich.; four years at Alma College, Mich., a Presbyterian school; graduate of Normal, "West Superior, Wis.; principal of High School, Marquette, Mich., for three years; taught three years in West Superior Normal. Took courses in bi­ology at Normal Laboratory, Wood's Hall, Mass.; physics and chemistry at University of Wisconsin, and botany at Michigan Agri­cultural College, Lansing, Mich. Teacher of science in Bellingham Normal since '99. JOHN T. FORREST. Early life spent on farm in Iowa; taught in county schools one year at Parson's College, Fairfield, la.; six years in Central University, Pella, la.; graduated with degree of Ph. B. in 1883; one year in State Normal at Los Ange- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 les, Cal.; superintendent of Chehalis schools, '85-'99; editor and proprietor of " Chehalis Bee" two years; teacher of mathematics in Normal since beginning in '99. IDA A. BAKER. English and Pennsylvania Quaker; early life spent in Iowa; attended private school in early life; post graduate of Central Universi­ty at Pellas, la.; received degree of A. M.; taught ten years in graded and High Schools of Iowa and "Washington; teacher of mathe­matics in Normal since '99. E. N. STONE. New England ancestry; born in Vermont; early life spent in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts; early schooling in public schools of Montpelier, N. H.; attended Mont-pelier Academy, Vt, 1883-'85; Olivet College, Mich., '87-'91; post graduate in same, '91-'92? recorder in IT. S. river and harbor survey, '93- '95; taught in Oliver Academy and Olivet College, '96-1900; student at University of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Grenoble, France, and University of Freisburg, Germany, '01-'02; teacher of Latin and Ger­man in Normal since '02; degrees, B. A. and M. A. CATHERINE MONTGOMERY. Scotch; born on Prince Edward Island; at­tended rural school, and later city schools; attend d San Francisco Normal, and School of Education, Chicago; teacher in public schools of Seattle and Chehalis; first primary critic in this school since '99. M. BELLE SPERRY. German and English; native of State of Michigan; early training in public and High Schools of Ann Arbor, Mich; graduate of University of Michigan.; Ph. B.; taught nine years in High Schools of Michigan and Illinois; two years graduate in Wesleyan University, Middleton, Conn.; A. M.; associate professor of English in Cornell College two years; Eng­lish department in this Normal since '05- '01. LULT7 DAWSON. Kansas; attended schools in Emporia, Kan.; graduate Kansas State Normal College; spe­cial work in manual training; assistant in manual training in this school '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 A. P. ROMINE. Of English, Scotch and Irish descent; early life and schooling in public schools of West Virginia; graduate of West Virginia Univer­sity, A. B. 1899; Johns Hopkins University, 1899-1900; tanght in rural schools of West Virginia 1890-'92; principal Clarksburg, Va., H. S., 1894- '96; teacher of science in this Nor­mal since 1900, biology and geology. FRANCES HAYS. English and Scotch; early life in New York ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger and Kansas; early schooling in public schools and primary department of University; Kan­sas State Normal College; University of Chi­cago, and Columbia School of Oratory; de­partment of Oral expression and art. MABEIi MOORE. Educated in city schools, Ironwood, Mich.; studied music in Detroit, Mich., and in Bos­ton; supervisor of music Stevens Point, Wis., and Menominee, Mich.; teacher of vocal music her since '02. H. Q. IiUIili. Early life spent in the country, Atrim Co., ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Mich.; early schooling in rural schools; North­ern Indiana Normal School, '92-'93; teacher in rural school, '93-'94; State Normal College, '98; graduate University of Michigan, '04; A. B.; superintendent of schools Carson City, Mich., '98-'02; superintendent of schools, Mt. Clemens, Mich., '04-'05; supervisor of train­ing school in this Normal since '05. E. BELLE MILLER. German descent; early life in Michigan; at­tended public schools; teacher of English and history two years in Belvue, Mich High School; attended Olivet College University, graduating in '05; A. B.; in this Normal since '05. ISABEL CLARK. Mixed stock; Chicago public schools and Normal; special student in penmanship under Prof. Palmer, of Cedar Rapids, la.; teacher eight years; penmanship here since '05. MARY CARPENTER. Scotch—German descent; born in Indiana; public schools and Amity College, Amity, la.; B. S.; taught in grades in city schools eight years; principal of Sehome school six years; •critic teacher upper grades; county school superintendent-elect. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger NELLIE GRAY. Pennsylvania-German-English; born in Illi­nois; attended public schools; Chicago Uni­versity student; twelve years in Lewis-Chap­lin; four years in Chicago Normal as critic teacher; since '05 has been critic teacher in second intermediate grades in this school. TALLT7LAH LE CONTE. Native state, California; French descent; at­tended private school at Berkeley; University ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 of California, 1900-'04; A. B.; student assist­ant in phyicial training department of N. of C. in summer school of '03, and years of '03- 04; department of physical training in this school since '04. ADA HOGLE. Scotch-English; born in Illinois; early training in Emporia, Kan.; public schools and Kansas State Normal College; B. P.; attended Massachusetts Normal Art School at Boston, and Columbia University, New York city; degree; art department of this school since '02. EliENA BATEMAN. Lived in this city, but attended school at Mill's College, Cal.; studied music under such musicians as Julius R. Weber, San Francisco; Miss Alberta Munro and John J. Blackmore; teacher of the piano department in this school. MRS. ADDA WILSON SMITH. Scotch-Irish; early life and training in Pax-ter, Ills.; attended Illinois State Normal Uni­versity, Normal, Ills., and Colorado State Nor­mal; diploma and degree of Ph. B.; taught in Illinois and Los Angeles, Cal.; critic teacher in first intermediate grades in this school-since '05. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of EDSON IRISH, 13n Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC - - - - - - - - Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of'09 ESSIE WARNER Class o f ' io GRACE TREMAIN Class o f ' i t AMIE HALL Class of 'ia ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS - - - - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI. NOVEMBER, 1906 No. 2 EDITORIAL. The Messenger has a circulation at this time of 500, a few of which are sent to the coast of Connecticut, and from the Gulf to Minnesota, and even finding its way into far-off Alaska. It enters into fifteen or twenty High Schools. From its pages other students and people judge this school; so what enters into it de­termines our standing as a school. As we are interested in our school we would have others of like opinion, and in order to obtain this condition we must make our paper represent the best talent there is in school. This can only be done by the student body giving its support in materials. There are those in school who have traveled in distant lands. Can't you write an interesting article upon those travels? There are those whose imagi­nations can give a beautiful story. "Won't you write it? There are those whose minds see and feel the poetic things of life; can't you contribute a poem? There are those who actu­ally see humor in school life. "Won't you use your talent to help others see it? It is the earnest desire of the editorial staff that anyone who has something which will be of interest to the school will give us such ma­terial in the news box, or hand it to one of the editors. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 AS SOME PEOPLE SEE TODAY. Today? Yes today is but the allowance Times gives to sun and moon To run their certain courses thru The limitless expanse of the heavens; Just a stitch which Father Time Taken in weaving Eternity; Just a few hours for sun to shine, Just a few hours to weep, Just a few hours for man to toil, Idle awhile, and then to sleep. AS OTHER PEOPLE SEE TODAY. Today—a rich and sparkling gem From God's storehouse of time, Set full with four and twenty hours, Mere specks, so infinitely fine; So rich, so grand, so full perchance, That I have caught but just one glance; Improved so few of moments true, And scarce begun, yes, left undone A thousand things that would have brot Me nearer God—the Perfect Thot. Today—which from Eternity wrung Recognition for all of its worth. Worth—What worth a day in Eternity's sight When ceaseless aeons are not a mite, Nay, less a lightning flash at night? "What claim has Today," the ages ask, "For praying old Father Time to check The speeding hours of its day? "Is it more rich, endowed, more gay, That man might wish it to delay? Do its few hours bring greater dowers Than other passed days? Does its sun shine at ev'n decline With shades more manifold? Or, are its hours like those of ours, And those which yet shall be?" Oh, mournful past, why dost thou grasp My unused, fair Today? Its opportunities are at my command, While yours are far from touch of hand, So I love today, for from it I may Glean truth and helpfulness. But you have gone, ne'er to return, So you, I must, I will e'er spurn. Oh, grant to me thou Infinite One, True meaning of today, Oh, from the hours which are so few, Which flee, and ne'er return; Wilt Thou but hear my feeble prayer And grant me just this boon, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger To see, to act, to consummate, Some noble deed or word? LAROC ARLOG THE STUDENT'S PROBLEM. In these days of rush and hurry men are asking themselves, "How may I utilize my time in order that I may receive the greatest returns for the time and effort put forth? It this spirit that has sunken into oblivion the congenial life of the earlier days; it is this spirit that has robbed the home and individu­al of that essence which makes them grand and noble—time for unconcealed and free in­tercourse— real altruism. Into every phase of life this condition of af­fairs has entered. The laborer rushes home at night, retires, arises and rushes to work again; the busy merchant is up and off with the sun, with scarcely time to eat; the mer­chant, the farmer, the politician; in fact, everyone, seems to be rushing as if their all depended upon that day's effort. As a con­sequence, men become narrow and selfish, and thus, unhappy, leaving the world no better by their having lived in it. In college life, which is so short, time is precious, and each one feels that he must get all the knowledge he can in those four or six years, consequently he lives to himself, study­ing till late at night, arising early to study, rushing to school, reciting, he returns to his room to study again, and thus the weeks go by. Soon he graduates and goes out into his field of work without having been known ex­cept in schoolroom, making few friends, and robbing himself of much pleasure that he owes to himself. Does such a student really get the most out of his college training? No. Man is a social creature and hence loves to mingle with peo­ple. As teachers, this is of more importance, for they must have the power of adaptation, if they are to be real teachers. Where is this power to be developed? In college life. How? By meeting and mingling with fellow-students. This comes not from the classroom, for there they interchange ideas for the mere sake of knowledge. Then, where? By meet­ing other outside of the study room, and in other interests than those of books. In social gatherings, in class functions, on the athletic field, or in friendly rivalry. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 To the extent, then, that each student gives his share of time and interest to a common cause—class spirit, to that extent will he grow out of his own selfish life into a broader and more complete altruism. Nor will he be the worse for it. Observation and experience have shown that the students who accomplish most when they leave school are those who have been most active in the different inter­ests of their "Alma Mater." In closing, ask yourself this question: "Am I giving my share of time and talent to make school life attractive? If so, well and good; If not, then do not wonder that the student body is uncongenial and selfish, for remem­ber, 'Men who carry away the riches of In­dia must carry into India some riches.' " DEATH OF MISS VAN REYPEN. The students and faculty of the Normal were grieved to hear of the death of Miss Sarah Van Reypen, class of '06, who went to California last July for her health. Miss Van Reypen, a year ago, was in school, hard at work—too hard for her strength. Her health began to fail and after the holidays she stopped school to take up teaching, which she found to be too much for her failing health. So she remained at home until July, when, accompanied by Miss Mildred Wilson, she went to California, where she seemed bet­ter for a time, but gradually declined until death at last claimed her. Miss Van Reypen was held in high esteem by faculty and stu­dents, as was shown by the reponsible posi­tions she held. She was editor-in-chief of the Messenger, also president of the Athletic As­sociation, which offices she filled ably, besides accomplishing best results in her other school work. LITERARY SOCIETIES. A good, pure, intellectual woman is a power for good in any community. Her influence will continue long after she has ceased to act her part in the tragedy of life. Give her the crown and scepter of a rural school teacher, and her power will be greatly increased, and the fruits of her toil will be rich beyond com­pare. Amjong the many opportunities of use­fulness there is one which seems to be much neglected. The fashions have changed and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger more time is now devoted to the modern fads, which, let me say, are sometimes useful as well as ornamental. The old time literary society was productive of much value, and is yet capable of good results. It caused the people to meet on common ground. The older ones discussed subjects im­portant and unimportant. The vital questions of "immortality" down to those of little im­portance such as "pursuit and possession, as causes of happiness." Here, also, national and international problems were discussed along with the one as to ownership in the case where the pumpkin vine grew thru the neigh­bor's fence and bore fruit as well as "deriding the motherhood of a chicken hatched by a hen other than the one that laid the egg." I sup­pose that that question would now be much more complicated on account of the incubator. Many who remember the days of literary societies in the old school house, can point to ministers, lawyers, doctors and successful business men, as timid, awkward, performers of long ago. Many a man can date his intel­lectual awakening from one of those societies. They were the preparatory school in which a large per cent, of our successful men received their first inspiration and training. The teacher who has ability and inclination to revive the old custom, will be able to sow intellectual seed that will, as the years go by, yield rich harvests to civilization. The litera­ry societies in the Normal are provided for the purpose of giving you students the training that will prepare you for the work in rural communities. If you find some one has start­ed this good work, take hold with a will and help it along. If no one has made a beginning, then it is your duty to start the good work. Long after you have gone and are forgotten, the good work will continue as a monument to a faithful worker. JOHN T. FORREST. A BANQUET. The faculty sat around the ruins of what was once a Thanksgiving turkey, and its ac­companiments, but, alas, what a wreck! Sud­denly there arose one upon whose face intel­ligence actually glowed. Lifting high in the air the banquet cup, he cried: "Here's to the student who mistakes the hall for a boulevard. Here's to the one that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 daily flunks, even tho' I glare. Here's to them all—may they sometime in the glorious future learn the meaning of silence." Straightway from the opposite side of the table arose one who cried: "Here's to the one that is ever coming af­ter the roll is called. May she be on time when Gabriel calls the last roll." "Ha, ha," laughed another, "Here's to the one who bluffeth not, nor laugheth loud in the work room, but her delight is in her sub­ject plan on which she meditates many days and nights." "Confound it," was heard from behind a cream pitcher. "What a mess of idiots— Here's to the student who, altho she can't fol­low me, still gets much from the class—who bring to class neither knitting nor sewing; to whom the individual " "Here—here—here's to the one from the farm, even if they think the gas comes in on a wire. Here's to the one whose lecture course ticket and rebate fund are clear." From behind a wreck of bones came a voice: "Here's to the girl whose note book is a thing of beauty—yea, the one who gets honorable mention." "Here's to the one whose music note book is very excellent—whose joy is classical selec­tions, and who can go up the ladder with pa without laughing." Yet another arose: "Here's to the once that never mentions 'Reed and Kellogg,' and to whom Browning is " At this point our reporter was called away to a fudge party, and we failed to get a report of the other toasts in time for this issue. "We hope that we may obtain them some time in the future, and our readers may have the edi­fication of hearing the rest of those gems of tho't promulgated by this august assembly. KLONDIKE REVERIE. The Yukon hills lie buried Beneath the winter's snows, All signs of life seem vanished, All trace of worldly woes. The trees keep silent vigil With branches bent down low, The north wind passes by them Unheard, they do not know. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 18 ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger But when the full moon rises In sky that's clear and blue, The old white hills awaken And seem a gorgeous hue. The snow is no more sleeping, But sparkling with delight At moonbeams gaily passing Changing darkness into light. A rabbit leaves his burrow, Darts o'er the frozen snow Amazed by light and splendor He wonders where to go. The quietude is broken By some wild shrieking tune, A malamute is sadly Lamenting to the moon. The Northern lights flash wildly Across from sky to sky. Their white trail seems to tell us The frost king reigns on high. But soon the vision's ended As dawn breaks on the scene, The old moon's slowly sinking Show's 'twas but a winter's dream. All told, we have a picture Composed of life and light, The harmony of nature Shows our great Creator's might. MARIE ODEGAARD. SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER. 1—Everybody sleepy—after Hallowe'en. 2—3—4—Y. W. C. A. State Convention, dur­ing which time Mr. Smith meets the Che­ney delegate. 5—Lemach called Dr. Mather down for chasing through the hall. 6—Gov. Mead entertained general assembly. 7—Pres. Turner, of Freshman class, passed an Exclusion Act. 8.—Watch the side-burns grow! 9—First basketball game of the season. 10—The Third Years entertained the down­town friends. 11—On whom has Mr. Allison a case now? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 19 ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 12—Pres. Turner called a class meeting. 13—Pres. Turner called a class meeting 14—The First Year basketball manager wept over his team. 15—Have those side-burns grown any? 16—The Normal boys gave a dance, and there was havoc at the Dormitory, and the Fourth Years gave Miss Hogle a "kitchen shower.'' 17—Senator La Follette didn't come. 18—Excursion to Ft. Bellingham and Prof. Forrest went to church. 19—Third Years sell pies to pay for those rib­bons that their naughty players bought to wear at the basketball game. 20—Mr. Romine told a joke in assembly. 21—Mr. Romine made another speech. 22—Leon Cory, the star actor in "Shenando­ah," made his first appearance in Ana-cortes. 23—There was another basketball game. 24—First Lecture—John Kendricks Bangs. 25—Mr. Stone outlined his sarcasm for the following Monday. 26—Room 26 called down by Miss Wilson— ("Who could do it better? 27—Miller and Rev. Petheram called down in Latin. 28—All students wore a "turkey" smile. 29—Thanksgiving day. 30—Normal deserted by all save the firemen and the rats. IMPERSONATION. By an Eighth Grader. I can't describe him very well, but a girl once said, "His little goatee tickles me so all the time," and a great man once described him after something from the Chemistry room, scented the building as "Prof. , with his nose screwed up and a string tied around it." Some people say that it is a relic of barbar­ism to tack your grades upon the door, but as a rule he is considered rather gentle (?) In­deed he looked so fatherly or something that when he went to go in thejnusic room one day the whole class yelled out,~"Pa." I guess that's all I know about him except that he has used up one bottle of red ink al­ready this year, and the second is going fast. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page 20 ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger ANNOUNCEMENT. Attention, ye Practice Teachers! Do the critics tell you that your questions were not definite? If so, the following ques­tions from the Normal teachers may help you: "Was he a religious man? He was, wasn't he?" "Have the children a musical vocabulary when they enter school? Now, those who don't know answer." "What did Columbus study mainly in school; geography, wasn't i t ?" "Was there a famine in Ireland in 1845?" "Are potatoes the national food of the Irish?" "How many understand?" NORMAL FACULTY AND STUDENT LIBRARY. "Only One Irish Boy" Prof. 0'Sullivan "The Spy" Prof. Stone "Little Men" Profs. Eomine - Forest "Little Women" Bateman - Moore "The Odd One" Prof. Wilson "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" Miss Le Conte "Everybody s "The Outlook"... "Literary Digest" "The Critic" "Little Minister". "Police Gazette" "Smart Set" "The Problem"... "Chatterbox" . . .. "Judge" "The Missourian". "The Conqueror" "Puck" Miss Hays Discipline Com. Miss Sperry Mr. Epley Jones Cory Juniors Mrs. Pope . .Jessie Bryant Chas. Petheram . . . Guy Allison Senior Class Freshman Class ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [viii] ---------- 1 a «4 The Fair is Going to Quit THE SALE /S ON A Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollar's worth of merchandise is to be disposed of. EVERY DOLLAR'S WORTH IS MARKED DOWN HO MATTER WHERE TOU BUY, TOU SATE EVERYTHING FOR MAI, WOMAN AID CHILD TO EAT, TO WEAR, TO USE COME I I THE MORNINGS IF POSSIBLE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE HOUSE OF QUALITY DO YOU REALIZE XMAS WILL SOON BE HERE. AND HAVE YOU SOMETHING THOUGHT OF? Remember we are simply running over with new goods We will consider it a favor if you will let us show you our many new goods BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE WE CAN MAKE ANY DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE IN MIND OR GET IT FOR YOU. NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON SEE OUR SHOES Before you spend money for foot­wear. Let us show you the new styles of the old reliable line, at prices that suit your purses. RELIABILITY IS OUR MOTTO GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. NONE MMN 41 THIEL WELTER COMPLETE HOUSEPURNISHER3 Your credit is good with ua. Small weekly or monthly payment* will furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City BELLINQHAM, WA8HINQTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE IOE OREANI AND GANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELWNGHAM RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGflflM EIGHTS WOOD TO BURN We have just received a complete line of Py-rography Outfits, Burnt-wood Stains, etc. Call and see our stock. HBGG'S STUDIO PHONE BLAOK54 1266 ELK S T . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU WILL FIND THE BEST PLACE TO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS AT J. N. SELBY CO. Clover Block a©7 W. Holly Street XAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZ LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND OHILDREN If you wish pleasant entertainment GO TO THE PA^bOH AMUSEMENT CO. 134 West Holly Street latest phonographs, illustrated songs, moving pictures and other novelties ONE CENT EACH Latest novelties received daily. MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. OAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET 05rbor) Pspel Photos 50o. RER DOZ. SANDISON STUDIO Phone Black 471. Opposite Grand Theatre JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best batter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS fijIBBliflEliUfiyHadfliyiB^ KAUFMAN BROS. SELECT YOUR XMAS GIFTS NOW We are receiving daily new goods, such as New Fur Scarfs, Boa or Muff New Silk and Plaid Waists New Long Broadcloth Coats New Fine Tailored Suits New Dress Skirts HANDKERCHIEFS We have the largest variety in white linen and embroidered handkerchiefs in | the Northwest, ranging in price from 5 cents to $2.50. Fancy Back, and Side Combs 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 to $5.00 PURSES AND BELTS The prettiest assortment ever displayed, every imaginable shape and style, and prices most reasonable. 50c, 75c, $1.00 $1.50 to $7.50. i Kaufman Bros. Phone Main 161 206 W. Holly St. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS FINE XMAS STATIONERY —AT— COLLINS CO. PRESCRIPTION DR.GGJSTS : KODAK FOLKS Telephone Black 1881 206 E. HOLLY STREET H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 11G3 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN i2 BellingHam, W a s h . E. W. PURDY, E. O. GRAVES, O. K. McMILLIN. PRES. VICE-PRES. CASHIER The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The Big Banh of Northwestern Washington OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The History of T H E FIRST NATIONAI, BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings are Safe, Available and "WorKing While You Sleep LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1338-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'O, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELUNQHAM. WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [xiv] ---------- -\ —We bring the light to you—making all connections whether for gas or electricity ONLY SAY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL Whatcom County Railway and Light Go. ' P h o n e M a i n 121 COR. BAT AND HOLLY STS-, BELUNSHAH - COME AND LOOK AT OUR IMMENS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 November - Page [xv] ---------- ;4--«v i '-'$!«* J'SS^^^'^rt? Most men like to dress well yet do not care to spend all their money for clothes nor all their time think­ing about them. If you will throw the responsibility on us when you come to buy, we will see that you are safe and right in the matter of dress and you will have no worry about the clothes -question at all. Come in and look before you buy your holiday clothes, anyway. Suits and Overcoats $12.50 to $ 30 *zx JB*rt Holly 8t. Maahmh Bloek BELLESTGHAM iJuUUIMIHHWMrtli ;'5'f %' gt;• f S ^ ^PPPPP
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Show more1906_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Cover ---------- / ., At A 4 THP DECEMBER, 1906 MSRTETOOE G AM*D-ob ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [i] ---------- § gt;ut? Normal 8 gt;ttyool BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Second Semester will open Jan. 28, *Q7 MANY new classes will be organized at the opening of the Second Se­mester, including classes in the com­mon branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. P r o m i n e n t F e a t u r es Modern buildings; dining hall; cata­logued library; large museum; physi­cal, chemical and biological labora­tories; greenhouse; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dress­ing rooms and baths; manual train­ing department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n a n d E x p e n s es Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to$4.25 a week. EDWARD T.MTIiES, Principal BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [ii] ---------- A DVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM, WASH. Only Direct Importers of Dress Goods in the City WE ARE Headquarters for Novelties A Complete Stock of Plain Colors always on hand Largest Varieties—Prices the Lowest J For Modern Hethods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Leading Hatters in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOKOSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Sturgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 3331 Residence 'Phone 3331 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 3381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2353 BELLINGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16,17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 146* —Office, Red 44 Office /10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours l 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2131 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 3 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 967- F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELUNQHAM, WABM, DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302- BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON fl A RELIABLE PROG STORE Is not always at hand, so we wish to impress upon yon the advantages of the Phone and Free Delivery Sys­tem. Phone us your orders and they will be delivered at your door prompt­ly and accurately filled. J GRAHAM MUNCH (Owl rttrntcy) j l HUMES, Mais 2021, l«t 1M2. Frst Mmj itjftlsn, u y r t s r s ' ' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 BBIXINGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 363 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLOUS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2687 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and a Fischer Block SUSSES ACCVIATEIY FITTII MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co, Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS Not have your Watch keeping time ? Your Diamonds securely set to insure safety ? Your Name engraved on all articles of value ? All your Jewelry repaired ? Your Old Jewelry made over into New ? A T A S M A L L E X P E N S E . All good reasons why you should be interested. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY GEO. B. LUDWIG 2:6 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. SI. J. WELTT, Pmidini F. J. WOOD, Vln-frMldnt 0E0. S. IURKE, CuMtr HOME SECURITY SAYINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Fays 4" Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly OOME AND SEE OUR POUND PAPER the equal of the Eaton-Hurlbut stock, going for a short time AT 35 CENTS BOOKS—Well, while we haven't ALL, yet we are Headquarters in this line SHERMAN'S HOUSEKEEPING OUTFITS In new and second hand FURNITURE cheaper at MORGAN'S than any other place in the city PHONB RED 1266 NEW STORE 1240 ELK ST. S a n n e r F V a t t e r o s, G o x t i e e l l i S i l i t s , 2 £ E L D O C o r s e t s , B l E L c l t C a t H o s e , F i n e S h o e s Exquisite Taste in I^aces has Spread the Same of the BATTERSBY STORE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS gHgifijaisEisi@i@isisM3isiai3iaisisi THE LEADER I E gt; The most complete stock of high-grade Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry 1 Goods in the northwest. E tliati CLAS5 AND EXCLU51VB MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS - @® : F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THE LEADER ISfigjGgafinfiafi^ J. W. ROB R. I.AMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE LAMONT, Props. HOME FDRNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 300 X ixfj Elk Street BELUNGHAM, WASH. \ MORSE HDW. 6 0 . 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Hardware Store OJEce Phone Main 35. Store Phone Main 94 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEM WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OK. GHA8. O. TURNER, Man. GLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1906 SOME MEDITATIONS ON JOB. When or by whom this masterpiece of He­brew literature was written and whether such a person as Job ever lived are questions for­eign to the purpose and scope of this article. The writer is not moved to make this contri­bution because he thinks that he has anything new to offer on the subject, for Job has in­spired many volumes of erudite and profound exegeses, or because he believes that he is af­flicted in a manner like unto that of Job. The author of the book of Job, like all great authors, has not only presented in vivid and artistic form a leading conception in the thought and the spirit of his race, but in that spirit he has seen the birth of a new concep­tion and its conflict with the old. He was interpreter and prophet of his time. The old, the traditional, the accepted is represented in the arguments of Job's comforters, the pas­sage to the new in the heroic struggles of Job and in his final justification. The problem of the entire poem, aside from its prose prologue, hinges upon the argument of the question, why should the innocent suf­fer? The tradition answer to this question was that punishment or suffering was but retribu­tion to the sins of Israel. "Remember, I pray thee, who ever perish­ed, being innocent?" "Or where were the upright cut off?" "According as I have seen, they that plow iniquity," ' "And sow trouble, reap the same." "By the breath of God they perish," "And by the blast of his anger they are con­sumed. ' ' This traditional view made the Almighty strictly a being of justice. According to the understanding of Job's comforters he or his forebears had sinned and this was the cause of his affliction. The only means of expiation was to be found in absolute humiliation before God. "Behold, He putteth no trust in His ser­vants"; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger "And His angels He chargeth with folly"; "How much more them that dwell in houses of clay," "Whose foundation is in the dust," "Which are crushed before the moth." "Betwixt morning and evening they are de­stroyed," etc. This "I-am-a-worm-in-the-dust, tramp-upon-me" point of view was and still is a typical Oriental attitude. One must renounce his in­dividuality, his self-integrity, as preparation for his absorption into Nirvana. There was something of this self-abasement evident in the ascetic practices of the Christian church during the Dark Ages. Such heroes as Job helped to save Hebraism from being absorbed into the spirit of the other Oriental religions of the time. The attitude of Job was like that of his comforters in that he conceived God to be the one Omnipotent and Omniscient Being and Creator, who giveth all things and taketh away all things. His at­titude was like that of his comforters in con­ceiving his duty to lie in the service of the Almighty, in trusting Him and obeying .Him. But unlike his comforters, he did not fear God. He would trust Him, serve Him, but to fear Him would be to lose his own self-respect. He must see clearly his relationship to the Al­mighty. To commit himself blindly into the hands of God that he might be healed and es­cape the pangs of his malady would be an act directed under a motive of cowardly fear, would be a loss of self integrity. His com­forters accuse him of assuming an attitude of self-righteousness. "For thou say est my doctrine is pure," "And I am clean in thine eyes." To them self-integrity in the presence of the Ajlmighty had no meaning. But in the pres­ence of this same awe-inspiring being which caused his friends to quake with fear, Job chose to maintain his integrity and assert his moral dignity. "Surely I would speak to the Almighty," "And I desire to reason with God." "Withdraw thy hand far from me"; "And let not thy terror make me afraid"; Then call Thou, and I will answer"; "Or let me speak, and answer thou me." Job did not declare his perfect innocence, but at all times asserts his right to use his reason. He confronts an overpowering fate and finds grounds for it in the works of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Plate [a] ---------- JOHN TURNER • PRESIDENT FRESHMAN CLASS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 Almighty. But he would battle with fate. He finds his consolation not in the words of his would-be comforters, but in his own inner moral worth. To himself he must first be true before he can rightly serve the Almighty. He accepts a wonderful, mighty, providential God, worthy of our trust and love, but not of our fear, for to fear God would only degrade our conception of Him. Job passes from a condition of blind faith through alternating periods of doubt and strength into one of clearer insight and a more reasonable faith. Only brave and courageous souls are fit for the vision. The revelation came to Job because his integrity required it. In refusing to transgress his own worth he dignified the Almighty. Through his insist­ence upon personal worth, human relationship between man and God was ennobled and raised to a plane much beyond that of contemporary religions. In Job Hebraism reached its high-water mark. H. G. LULL. THE KLONDIKE MILLIONAIRE. He's a dough of early days In both style and many ways, And you'd spot him out for that most any­where ; He's bound for warmer climes, Aiid thinks, for hotter times, For soon he'll be a Klondike millionaire. When outside land he spies, Everything he sees he buys, Prom five-cent beers to wines so old and rare; That ere the week is past, He doubts if it will last, To play the sporty Klondike millionaire. He travels o'er the land In an auto great and grand, Like a wild tornado out upon a tear. He takes in all the towns, Has his little ups and downs, Just like any other common millionaire. One day a town took him; Of course the past was dim; But on waking up he found that he was there; He thought that he saw stars, But discovered it was bars, Just because he was a Klondike millionaire. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger After that luck wasn't his, For all folks mixed in his biz; And the big fat eops would look at him and stare. As his funds were running low, Times were getting kind of slow, So he dropped the nom de plume of mil­lionaire. His thoughts were turned to home; No longer would he roam; But bravely to the Klondike bum his fare. The work was pretty rough And he found it mighty tough After having been a Klondike millionaire. Now, the fellow's not to blame For his high and mighty name, As he didn't try to peddle out hot air; But cheeehakos always think A Klondiker has the chink, So just simply dub him Klondike millionaire. MARIE ODEGAARD. ICELAND. Iceland, the largest island of Europe except Great Britain, lies on the edge of the temper­ate belt, with the waves of the Arctic Ocean breaking against its northern shores. The seasons are wet and stormy, and the summers are short, so the agriculture is carried on with difficulty. The leading products are sheep, cattle, horses, salmon from the rivers, and fish from the coasts; wool, whale oil, eider ducksdown, and butter, hay and vegetables. The longest days in Iceland are twenty-four hours in the northern part of the country. This accounts for a greater vegetation than one might expect for the latitude of the island. It is most fascinating to watch the midnight sun in the spring; also the splendor of the Northern Lights in winter. One could not easily forget such a marvelous beauty of na­ture. The coastline is very irregular, thus afford­ing fine harbors. The island was formed by some volcanic eruption beneath the level of the sea, then glaciated and drowned. There are magnificent fiords as in Norway, surrounded by majestic mountains, at whose feet the pic­turesque farmhouses stand, built of Norway timber, surrounded by their lawns, called ' ' t u n ." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 The people are largely distributed along the coasts and in the valleys between the moun­tains. A considerable amount of fishing is carried on along the coasts, and the sea about Iceland is much frequented by fishermen from Western Europe. Regkjavik is the capital and largest city, in­habitants about eight thousand, and is, togeth­er with some other small towns along the coast, a shipping port for the fish, which are sent to all parts of the globe. I have even seen Icelandic herring in The Fair store in Belling-ham, Wash. Iceland possesses a wealth of historic lore and natural beauty, and there are few coun­tries in the world in which such great variety of scenery can be found within a compass so limited, for from peak to sea, from pasture to desert, from ice to lava, is often a transition for which an hour easily suffices. ELLA J. PETERSON. THE STUDENT'S LOT. How hard the Normal students' lot, How weary is our way, So many a Hays obscures our path, So oft our sky is Gray. Oft in some Forrest we are lost And wander there alone, And when we look for easier paths We run against a Stone. And when we to the Baker go And humbly ask for bread, We're given unknown quantities Of roots and things, instead. For Manual Training we have sought But found it but a myth, Though to the Carpenter we've been, The Miller and the Smith. And if there sometimes comes a Lull "Ks nosier than before, And when we think our work is done Still there is always Moore. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of S. B. IRISH Co., 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of'09 ESSIE WARNER Class of 'io GRACE TREMAIN Class of11 AMIE HALL Class of '12 ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December ai, 1903, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. VI. DECEMBER, 1906 No. 3 ERITORIAL. We first and second-year students, while perhaps ignored by the Seniors, feel that our place in the school is of some importance, and we wish to say a few words in our own behalf. These first years of the course are the founda­tion of our future work and lives, and we want to make them count. We came here filled with enthusiasm and zeal, prepared to do a year of good, hard work; we felt that every moment should be spent in study, consequently our class organizations were somewhat neglected for a time. However, they are in good run­ning order now, and there is a feeling of mu­tual sympathy and friendship existing. We extend our heartiest Christmas greetings to the faculty and our fellow-students. The Entertainment Committee of the Fac­ulty has arranged a series of contests to be held next semester. They are to be in debate, declamation and essays, and are open to any student of the school, whose application is approved by the above-named committee. In each of the contests there will be two prizes: Debate, $40 and $20; Declamation, $25 and $15; Essay, $20 and $10. This announcement has brought forth a lively interest upon the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 part of those who are in Miss (Hays' depart­ment, and among the members of the Debating Club, and as a consequence, it is hoped that there will be a stimulus which will develop many able speakers among the student body. "MORSE TERRIBILIS." Some die of baker's piecrust, A death that is most drear; Some gorge themselves with twisters, Until the end draws near; Some flunk examinations, Then lie upon the bier. But of all the rightful endings, The one that all most fear, Is the death from a Junior essay— Let us shed a quiet tear. LETTER TO SANTA. Bellingham, Wash., Dec. 14, 1906. Dear Santa Claus: It is nearly Christmas time and we are very lonely, so for fear you might forget us when you come to the Normal School, for we cannot make much of a demonstration, we thought we would write you and tell you some of our needs. Dear Santa, we know you are very busy, but if you knew how pitiful was our condition, your sympathies would surely warm toward us. It is very hard for us to make a show of spirit when we have none, so please send us a small degree of "spunk," or as the vulgar say, "grit," this Christmas—just a little, for we could not handle much. It is so hard to lift our heads in self-assurance in the presence of that august body, the Senior Glass, so please send us some of that useful commodity, con­ceit, for though we know we are utterly un­worthy, and have no reason to be egotistical, we would not that others should know it also. We can never hope to excel in any way, but if you could send us a capacity for doing any one thing well, be it little or big, it Would ad­vance our position materially in the school. We would like so much to win just one game of basketball. The Kline Cup we know is en­tirely beyond our possibilities—but we would love to experience the elation of victory just once, be it however small, so, Santa, won't you please send us a flashing, high jumping "cen­ter," and two fine, active "forwards," and at least one strong, watchful "guard." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger It pushes us desperately to attain such rank in our studies as will give us a chance for a second examination, after flunking, and we have neither energy nor play left in us, and we are sore depressed. But if you think we are asking too much of you in a busy season, do at least give us our last urgent request—a small part of understanding, or in other words, "gumption," which would at least tell us when we were the butt of some horrid joke and save us from smiling blindly in ignorance of the general mirth. If we only had three or four class teachers we might be able to do some stunts that would amount to something. As it is, we have only two and they have almost exhausted their re­sources. We are beset on all sides by the great wit and wisdom of the Seniors, the strength of the lungs of the Third Years, the cheek of the Second Tears, and the inspiration and ridi­cule of the First Years, until we are disconso­late and dejected. So, Santa, in our great need, we write you, asking that you give us a little more of your attention than the other classes, for they have ability to help themselves, and we do perish for want of some kindness. Yours in earnest supplication, THE JUNIOR CLASS OF 1908, B. S. N. S. Why do certain members of the faculty take special pains to converse in loud tones with each other and with students in the halls f Is it merely to show their own independence of mind or to set a good example to the stu­dents and give visitors a favorable impression of the school f THE BASKETBALL GAMES. As They Appear to a Student. The casual visitor at our basketball games sees only one side of the situation. From the point of view of the spectator, he sees the game as it is, the efforts of the contesting teams, the score and the enthusiasm of the classes. But for the player there is more—the anx­ious waiting for her class standing, the hours of patient (?) practicing, and the class spirit within her urging her on to gain honor, not for herself but for her class; which, with banners ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 flying and homs blowing, appears at the games 'midst great excitement and hangs over the railings urging her on with encouraging words. 'Midst deafening cheers and a wild tumult, the Third Year girls met and practiced on the Freshmer November 9. Although the Fresh­men, with palpitating hearts and streaming brows, set forth every effort within their young bodies, they were defeated by their more ex­perienced rivals. This being the first game for the First Years, they were more or less timid about appearing before the throng as­sembled to witness their defeat. The same evening the gallant Seniors won from the Second Years. All the Seniors were there to witness their victory, and their stren­uous voices were heard above all the uproar. Peace reigned until the 23rd of November, when the second games were played. The Juniors and Fourth Years displayed their class rivalry, and although the Juniors were confident of winning, they did not realize how able their opponents were, and not until they were defeated did they acknowledge that the Fourth Years were their superiors. The other game of the evening was between the Seniors and First Years, and again the Seniors were victorious. Two weeks passed before Miss LeConte was again seen consulting with the different teach­ers, and the group of girls were in the halls trying to arrange new "line ups," etc. Friday night, December 14, the Second Years defeated the Third Years. The Second Years did good work, but the class of 1910 la­bored under a great disadvantage, only one of their regular players being permitted to play. This was the night that the Juniors, losing a game to the First Year team by a score of 9 to 3, were blue, discouraged, cross and ir­ritable. Never mind, Juniors, perhaps next time your adversaries will not be so strong. The Freshman knows not, and knows not that he knows not. The Sophomore knows not, but knows that he knows not. The Junior knows, but knows not that he knows. The Senior knows and knows that he knows ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger WHAT SANTA CLAUS BROUGHT SOME MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY. To Mr. Romine—A deodorized dogfish. To Mr. Forrest—A plane to make plane ge­ometry plainer. To Miss Sperry—An English translation of Browning. To Mr. Stone—Another bottle of red ink. To Miss Baker—A box of bulbs and cube roots, and the ballot. A PICTURE. A picture you would have me paint, In words which I may choose; Give all the tints of shades and sounds, Of form and life that there surrounds? My scanty sense of perfect tints Will scarce permit or lend me aid, To paint into a concrete whole The scene that now thrills thru my soul. Alone I sit on Sehome's brow As dewey eve draws on, just now, And at one glance, I can, perchance, Take in a picture grand; I now begin my paints to mix, And paint my picture as if fixt. For background, in the distance, then I scatter isles and sky, In haziness they then recede, Unite, grow dim, and die. Beneath these spectral, grayish hues, Which Ocean's mists have formed, I draw a line, tho indistinct, Along the nether side, To bound the bay where water play Thruout the livelong day. Shades manifold, of green and gold, Upon her ruffled surface play. To left there rise into the skies The islands' rough-bound forms; While, at their feet, a silver sheet Of sunlit waters lay, As if the welkin-way had dropt From heaven's dome overhead. To right, the bay's unevan stands Grow plainer, shows her whitened sands, Until the city breaks the views Of Nature's own, grand, gorgeous hues. And plants herself like some proud elf, Within my pictures too. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Plate [b] ---------- A GROUP OF SECOND YEAR STUDENTS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Serene and quiet, tho never still, As if pushed on by stubborn will, My brush into the foreground plays And shapes the wondrous bay, That mobile form, which e'er transforms At bidding of the wind. Upon her breast there lay at rest A dozen ships or more; Their spars are reft of sails that heft Each one upon the sea, Amd there they nestle close about The guardian anchor, strong and stout. In yonders left, far south of west; The sun in splendor sinks; His powerful light has lost its might And softened into gold— Ah, yes, and gold enriched by red, He sinks midst eve's caress As if to bid a last "good night," The heavens retain the richest light, And sifts it o'er her spacious dome, A signal she is left alone; She lingers, pales, pines and moans, "Alas, Today; good night, my own." And, now, my friend, my picture's done, So take it as its worth; 'Tis worth but naught, real art Is brot forth from The Artist's Hand; That Artist Hand hath shaped mere man, Endowed him somewhat, too, He sees real art, which fills his heart, But ne'er can it express. Thus finite man scans God's whole plan, And strives to imitate, And I surmise, sometime, somehow, He'll greet us in the skies. G. S. ALLISON. SNATCHES FROM SCHOOL LIFE. By First and Second Years. Romine—What animal is satisfied with the least nourishment? Fourth Year Classman—The moth—it eats holes. Mr. Forrest—Good morning, Mr. titone. How is Mrs. Stone and all the little pebbles? Mr. Stone^—Very well, thank you. How is Mrs. Forrest and all the little shrubs? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger A Little Laming. Roy (after first day at school)—I learned something today, mamma. Mamma (much interested)—What was itf Roy—I learned to say "Yes, ma'am" and "No, ma'am." Mamma—Tou did? Roy—Yep. Everybody works but Dr., (Hie works once in a while. Travels around the country Talking an awful pile. Lull takes care of the baby, Epley gathers rocks, Everybody works but Dr.— He just talks. I'd like to be a senior, And with the seniors stand— A fountain pen behind my ear, A notebook in my hand. I would not be a president, 'Tis hard to be a king; I would not be an emperor For all the wealth 'twould bring; I would not be an angel— For angel's have to sing; I'd rather be a senior, And never do a thing. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [viii] ---------- The Fair is Going to Quit THE SALE IS ON A Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollar's worth of merchandise is to be disposed of. EVERY DOLLAR'S WORTH IS MARKED DOWN NO MATTER WHERE TOU BUY, YOU SAYE EVERYTHING FOR MAM, WOMAN AND CHILD TO EAT, TO WEAR, TO USE C01E IN THE MORNINGS IF POSSIBLE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Designers and Manufacturers Our desingers are men of much experience. If you have a CLASS-PIN or EMBLEM of any kind we will submit you an estimate. Our com­plete and up-to-date work-rooms, employing only skilled mechanics, enables us to furnish you em­blems at a much lower price than can be bought elsewhere. We carry and make anything in the jewelry line. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE UP-TO-DATE JEWELERS NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHBLP AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Shoes of Quality The lines of shoes we sell have been tried and proven. They are the standards of quality. You pay us no more for such reliability than others ask for unproven goods. Don't spend hard earned money for shoes about which you know nothing. Invest here; you'll buy satisfaction and find foot happines. GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. PMQNE NAM 41 THIEL WELTER C O M P L E T E H O U S E P U R N I S H E RS Your credit ia good with us. Small weekly or monthly payments will furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City BELUNQHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS rA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A J. N. SELBY CO. BooKsellers, Stationers, ScKool FximisHers PROPER GOODS PROPER PRICES 2G4 WEST HOLLY ST. BELLINQHAM. WASHINGTON LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN If you wish pleasant entertainment GO TO THE PR^liOH AMUSEMENT CO. 134 West Holly Street Latest phonographs, lllnstrated songs, moving picture* snd other novelties ONE CENT BACH Latest novelties received daily. MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET Gsrbor) Pgr)el Photos 50c. PER DOZ. SANDISON STUDIO Phone Black 471. Opposite Grand Theatre JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS aicMiriidiagjgiaBtaGfloiii^i^ip^ip'W^i 1 ESTABLISHED 189O PHONE RED 413 S. B. Irish Co. SUCCESSORS TO EDSON IRISH PRINTING 1111 MILMMI ME., BMI lt;I lt;INGHAM IN ANNOUNCING the retirement of Mr. Bdson from the firm, we wish to sincerely thank our many patrons for the business favors of the past, and bespeak for the new management the same consideration in the future at the old office. EDSON IRISH a f jaRBBginlligfigffgipnlWhJIhlHliuiiumHtillnBonnllfll ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STATIONERY —AT— COLLINS CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS : KODAK FOLKS Telephone Blaek 1881 206 E . HOLLY STREET H. I,. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, W a s H* E. W. PUROY, E. O. GRAVES, C. K. McMILLIN, PRES. VICE-PRES. OASHIER The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TH« Big Banh of Northwestern WaaHington OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The History of T H E FIRST NATIONAI. BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings are Safe, Available and Working While You Sleep J LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1398-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BIJSTDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'O, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [xiii] ---------- W W W J $ —We bring the light to you—making all connections whether for gas or electricity ONLY SAY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. ' P h o n e M a i n 121 COR. BIT AND HOLLY STS., BELLIMMM ^ • • W W W W W W W WW W W W V W W V w WE are obliged to va­cate our Store by FEBRUARY 1st. Conse­quently, we are offering our COMPLETE STOCK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, with few EX­CEPTIONS. Call and see us. Engberg Pharmacy ---------- Normal Messenger - 1906 December - Page [xiv] ---------- Most men like to dress well yet do not care to spend all their money for clothes nor all their time think­ing about them. If you will throw the responsibility on us when you come to buy, we will see t h a t you are safe and right in the matter of dress and you w i l l have no worry about the clothes -question at all. Come in and look before you buy y o u r h o l i d ay clothes, anyway. Suits and Overcoats $12.50 to $ 30 COX OVERLOOK CO. an Eaat Molly St. Hannah Block BBLLINGHAMPPPPP
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Show more1907_0101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Cover ---------- THE Normal Messenger Bellingham, Washington JANUARY, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January- Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Session of the Normal School will open June ioth and close July 20th, 1907. Classes will be offered in some thirty different subjects including reviews in several common branches and classes in many required subjects in the regular courses of study. A class in almost any required subject will be organized if four or more students request it. Students may receive cerdit toward graduation if not more than three studies are taken. A moderate tuition fee is charged for the Summer School. Text books are loaned free of charge. Only morning sessions are held, and several lectures and excursions are pro­vided during the session. The March Bulletin will contain full announcements. Send for a copy if interested. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department organized last Sep­tember is prepared to give superior instruction. Students may enroll for Piano Sessions with­out taking other work in the Normal School. Beginning pupils will be received and given special attention. Hours for lessons will be arranged to meet reasonable demands of stu­dents. Pianos for practice are provided. Terms are reasonable, only seventy-five cents per lesson. Miss Elena Bateman is in charge of the Piano Department. Instruction in Voice Culture is offered by Miss Mable M. Moore, regular teacher of vocal music in the Normal School. Students may also enroll for this work alone. A course of eighteen lessons in voice culture costs $13.50. Sudents entering as special students in music may arrange to secure the privileges of the library and gymnasium. Address all correspondence to the Principal, EDWARD T. MATHES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH SKESSf DRY GOODS NEW SPRING NewSpringSuits, 1007 Coats and Skirts, , 5 , U I Fashionable MERCHANDISE Dresss Goods and Silks, New Lingerie Waists, Dainty White Fabrics and Wash Goods, Beautiful Laces and Embroideries. The Greatest Varieties l e Have Ever Shown MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS NOW For Modern riethods in Showing lien's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Leading Hatters in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3331 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN T)TSF.ASTtfi EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BEIXINGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office J10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BEIXINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 967 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 3, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BE LUNG HAM, WASHINGTON £ New Local Post Cards £ TALLY CARDS of all de­scriptions. Rules for Bridge Whist and Counters for 500 at GRAHAM MUNGft (OWL PHARMACY) • Leather and Silt Post Cards fl PHONES, Mali 2021, ltd 1131. Fnt d»ll»iry airwhm, nytlai ™ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 BFXUNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 2687 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 C H A S . L. H O L T , M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms t and 2 Fischer Block BLAMES ACCURATELY FITTED MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy L B. B. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISBMENTS W H Y Not have your Watch keeping time ? Your Diamonds securely set to insure safety ? Your Name engraved on all articles of value ? All your Jewelry repaired? Your Old Jewelry made over into New? AT A S M A L L E X P E N S E . All good reasons why you should be interested. •WATCHES. CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY GBO. :B. LUDWIG 216 B. Holly Street BEU.INGHAM, WASH. «. J. WELTV, PrMUiai F. J. WOOD, Vict-fmldnt GEO. I. lURKE, Ciihlir HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Fay* 4" Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly OOMG AMD 8 KB OUR POUND PAPER the equal of the Eaton-Hurlbut stock, going for a short time AT 35 CENTS BOOKS—Well, while we haven't AM,, yet we are Headquarters in this line SHERMAN'S HOUSEKEEPING OUTFITS In new and second hand FURNITURE cheaper at MORGAN'S than any other place in the city PHONB RED 1266 NEW STORK 1240 ELK ST. Pretty New Spring Merchandise ESPECIALLY ATTRACTIVE U » B OF FABRICS ADAPTED FOR Reception and Party Gowns SOc. TO 0 6 c THE YARD ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The most complete stock of high-grade Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry Goods in the northwest. HIGH CLAS5 AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS FINE DRESSMAKING THE LEADER ajaisi3js)aisi0i@M3i3JSi0i3i0io J. W. ROB R. I.AMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROB LAMONT, Props. HOME FDRNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. { INCORPORATED g 1 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES 1 Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs-no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. I BYRON GROCERY CO. § § Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 J I 1207 Elk Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. \ MORSE HDW. 60. I025-J039 ELK ST. The Hardware Store Office Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main a4. HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. CHAS. G. TURNER, Malt. GLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JANUARY, 1907 REVERE THE OLD—WELCOME THE NEW. January 1st, in the business world, is a day of stock-taking; the closing of old accounts, the opening of new records; the devising of ways and means for another period of twelve months. In the social, professional, student and private life, as well, it is a day of inspec­tion, retrospection and future making; a day for thoughtful consideration of the many things which enter into human existence and make our lives, collectively and individually, all that they are, have been, and ever will be. It is as it should be, a day of profit-taking from the experience of the year just passed, and of good resolutions for the year just opening, that our lives may be richer in knowledge, content­ment and usefulness. Not a day of regrets for what might have been, but rather a day of rejoicing for what shall be, and for the bright hopes which beckon us on to this attainable goal. The old year must not be forgotten in our expression of joy for the new year. It has, perhaps, shadowed our lives with some clouds but it has also brightened them with as much sunshine. If we have been selfish and thought­less and wrong-headed, let us not blame the old year but promise good old Father Time, who has gathered it to his bosom, that he will have less selfishness, less thoughtlessness and less wrong-headedness to forgive when he closes the portals upon the glad new year. Let us reverence the old while welcoming the new. Farewell 1906. Welcome 1907, and may your coming inspire us " To act well our parts, there­in all the honor lies." "What a grand thing it is to have a new year to begin with," saj^s an eloquent writer, "as pure and spotless as the celestial regions and quite as fit for angels as for men and wom­en." Nothing is cleaner than the future, and January 1st is really the door of a possible heaven. The Normal Messenger's greeting to all its readers is a wish that the new year may be one of plenty and happiness to them, and of peace and prosperity to all mankind—a year of para­dise on earth. ESSIE L. WARNER. Editor '10. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger OH! BEAUTIFUL BELLINGHAM BAY. I. Oh, beautiful Bellingham Bay! How quiet and silent she lay; A silvery sheet nestling close to the feet Of the mountains, wild and gray. II. Thou make'st me think of the day, Thou wonderful Bellingham Bay, When Nature's own hand shaped thy ev'ry strand In her reckless, careless way. in. She fringed thine own westerly bound With rock-ribbed isles from the Sound, Threw in whitened sands to silver thy strands, And made richer thy nether bound. IV. On thy sun-greeting shore to the east, Lay Bellingham,. far from the least Of cities that boast of a numerous host, And of a homestead by the sea. V. To northward and westward there rise, Cutting deep thru the stretch of the skies, Olympic's proud peaks, dame Nature's strange freaks, Just to greet us, I surmise. VI. Thy southernmost reach stretches far, To ocean thy gates are ajar; The tide ushered in, rushes back once again Thru Deception's dangerous bar. VII. Oh! beautiful Bellingham Bay! Thou art grander day by day; I love thy shores, with richest lores And lose myself in thee. "LOREC ARLOC." SENIORS. At the recent election—you've all heard of it, no doubt; Miss Nora Corbett was chosen class president. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 Now, we find that Miss Myers, who pre­ceded Miss Corbett, is as enthusiastic as before she laid down the staff, and the good work goes on without a pause in the ponderous ma­chinery. Miss MicCullough succeeds herself to the vice-presidency. Miss Wahl was elected sec­retary— who could imagine it otherwise. Mr. Roger E. Williams relieves Mr. C. D. Jones from the treasury. Now Roger can hold great things, so don't be afraid to roll in your class dues. Of the editor I shall now speak. Could he be kept close home, volumes might run from his pen. But it is difficult to keep Mr. Anslow at the desk. Now if any of these officers-elect falter, the strong and valiant Mr. Copeland, our sargeant at-arms, will come to the rescue. We never did fear the attacks of the Juniors, but now we are doubly secure. MASTERS OR SERVANTS? By JAS. O'SULLIVAN. The policy of our President is generally laudable; but no faithful student of our con­stitution can view with calmness the scheme, hinted at by Secretary Root, of "interpreting" into that document a gigantic system of cen­tralization at the expense of the powers re­served to the states. This article purports to show that the leading measures in this system of centralization are unconstitutional; that their incorporation into the constitution by judicial interpretation subverts the underlying principle of our political system; that thereby the sovereign people become servants instead of masters of their government, and the whole fabric of constitutional government threat­ened. To regulate child labor in factories, the gov­ernment proposes to fine railroads for trans­porting the products of factories employing child labor. The government claims that it is a necessary power in order to carry out the conferred power of regulating commerce be­tween states. But the fact that the products of a factory may ultimately become the sub­jects of commercial intercourse between the states does not empower the federal govern­ment to regulate labor in such factories. ID ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger Veazie vs. Moor, 14 How. 568, 574, it is well said: "A pretension as far-reaehing as this would extend to contracts between citizen and citizen of the same state, would control the pursuits of the planter, the grazier, the manufacturer, the mechanic, the immense operations of the colliers, the mines and furnaces of the country I for there is not one of these avocations the re­sults of which may not become the subjects of foreign commerce, and be transported, either by turnpikes, canals or railroads, from point to point within the several states, towards an ultimate destination.'' This sweeping proposal bears, at first glance. the semblance of constitutionality; but the attempt to regulate school affairs in San Fran­cisco seems utterly without support in the con­stitution. The administration relies on the pro­vision that the constitution, federal laws made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made un­der the authority of the United States shall be the supreme law of the la«id, and therefore that the treaty with Japan is paramount to the law of California. But the government forgets that the treaties it makes must be made "under the authority of the United States" and that the authority of the United States government over school affairs in a state is nowhere found in the constitution. Judge Cor-ley, on page 117 of his Principles of Constitu­tional Law, says: "The constitution imposes no restrictions upon the (treaty) power but it is subject to the implied restriction that nothing can be done under it which changes the constitution of the country, robs a department of the gov­ernment or any of the states of its constitu­tional authority." Now this is exactly what the administration proposes to do. It would change the consti­tution by making treaties paramount to it and by robbing the State of California of its con­stitutional right to regulate its school affairs. Nowhere in the constitution has the right to regulate these affairs been conferred upon the federal government, either expressly or by im­plication, and surely it is well established that whatever powers are not conferred in this con­stitution upon the federal government are withheld and belong to the seveeral states. These measures are not only unconstitutional, they really constitute amendments of the most sweeping character. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 An attempt to "interpret" them into the constitution violates the most vital principle of our political system, the sovereignty of the people. The constitution expressly provides that all amendments shall be made by two-thirds majority in Congress and a majority in three-fourths of the state legislatures or con­ventions, as Congress may designate. The people have reserved to themselves the sover­eign prerogative of expressing their will in the fundamental law, entrusting to the organs of government the right to express their will only on certain subjects and then in accordance with and subject to the supreme law in the constitution. They contemplated the govern­ment to be their servant and not their master. But let the government establish the precedent of freely amending the constitution by so-called judicial interpretation and sovereignty is transferred, as in England and Germany, from the people to the government. The mas­ters become the servants. Even more pernicious is the veiled attack on constitutional government. The constitu­tion seems to be considered as a plaything to be tossed back and forth between supreme courts as often as the executive, by appoint­ment, secures decisions favorable to his poli­cies. Statesmen disregard constitutional checks to carry a point. Even federal judges are de­nounced for upholding the plain provisions of the constitution. Of late it is intimated that a crisis in affairs has come that justifies the suspension of the salutary amendment clause provided as a wise restraint upon democracy and the incorporation of remedial legislation by stretching the constitution. Of this Judge Cooley says: "No doctrin* involving more pernicious consequences was ever invented by the wit of men—such a doctrine leads directly to anarchy or despotism, but the theory of necessity on which it is based is false for the government within the constitution has all the powers granted to it which are necessary to preserve its existence." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLI NGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of S. B. IRISH Co., 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of'09 ESSIE WARNER Class of 'to GRACE TREMAIN Class of'11 AMIS HALL Class of 'ia ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS . . . . Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 30th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. VI. JANUARY, 1907 No. 4 THE WAY OF THE WORLD. If you just want a certain thing, Round which your hopes and wishes cling, Why is it you can't have it? If with that thing you'd be content Through all your life, where e'er you went, Why is it you can't have it? The other folks who do not care, If that one thing goes here or there, She (that's the thing) delights in; While you who live for smile or word Try by all means you've ever heard To win one smile or token. Things are like this o'er all the earth, And always were, since Adam's birth Brought man into existence; But every cloud is lined with gold, And that that is, is best, 'tis told; Then why give your resistence. ELIZABETH CHABOT, '10 Class. THESPIAN. The Thespian Dramatic Club is doing good, strong work this year. As its name indicates the Thespian is chiefly interested in the dramas and in some of the best actors. The plan of work is unique and at the same time ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 effective. Scenes from some of the great plays are given each meeting in the auditorium. A group of members are assigned a certain scene and they, with one of the number as director, work out the scene. As it is planned now, scenes from the following plays will be enacted during the term: "She Stoops to Conquer," "Lady of Lyons," "The Falcon," "Julius Caesar," "School for Scandal" and a number of other plays to be selected later. The best performance to be played during the present season at the opera house are given especial attention, and where it is thought best, ex­cerpts are taken from them. The social side is not neglected. The club has had one pleasant visit together and has plans for many more. The organization has been divided into two parts, and these divisions take turns in entertaining. If the force and enthusiasm with which the work has been car­ried on so far be an indication, the Thespian Society bids fair to lead the other societies in excellence and in enjoyment of work. NORMAL BASKETBALL TEAM. The Normal basketball team, which lost not a victory last year, is again in the field and has already to its credit this year two victories. On January 11 a team of picked players from town lost a game to the Normal, and on the 25th the local Y. M. C. A. went down in defeat with a score of 17 to 27. This last team had taken on to itself many airs and considered themselves "cock of the walk" because they had defeated Seattle and Tacoma. Manager Smith is arranging a number of games with other schools, and is going to give his team a chance to make a record. With Cory and Pethram's steady work as forwards, Goodell's brilliant work from center, and Nichol's and Davenport's playing as guards, the team is surely going to be a winner. A NORMAL EPISODE. The white moonlight lay like a silvery cover­ing on the clear expanse of frozen lake, turn­ing the whole world into a sparkling, glisten­ing fairyland. The whole lake rang with the peals of laughter and merry voices of the skaters, who, dashing here and there, were making the night ring with their happy voices. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger A group of Normal students had come out for a lark, for skating is not common in Western Washington. So when Boreas had come to freeze up the town, while it made people with old hearts complain, the young ones—well, they didn't give a care for bursting water-pipes, swearing owners and smiling plumbers, but went in as hard as they could for all the fun they could, as long as they could. Young teachers were there, and teachers who had turned the old maid's corner, and those who were not teachers at all. But all self-consciousness had been laid aside in that time of supreme delight. And now after they had finished cutting circles, spinning on their heads and thumping the ice for some unknown misdemeanor, the students, old and young, grave and gay, had gathered around the bon­fire at the farther end of the lake, and after eating their lunch, amused themselves with song and story. Ghost stories for the timid, and witty stories for the dull, until even the grim, silent forest behind seemed to lend its voice to the universal shouts. "And now, Miss Gray, perhaps you can tell us a story, for wTe hear you are good at it,'' ex­claimed one enthusiastic student. "Oh, do, Miss Gray," came in chorus. Now if there was one thing Miss Gray could not do, it was to tell stories, so she laughingly complied with, "Now listen, little children," and after a rousing encore, meekly suggested that the meeting adjourn. So, flinging skates over shoulders, with one Knight of the Brave (Heart leading the way home, they and their clamor departed, leaving the lake to the Fairies and Brownies to shoot the shutes down the various twigs and in the ridges made by the skates or to form a ring around the dying em­bers and dance the Fairy waltz to the music of the stars. With the last witty retore and the last good­bye spoken in the hall, all the gayety and fun went out of Lucy Gray's heart. For in her own room, with no one to see her, she was face to face with herself again and—what was she going to do about it? All week she had been tormented and confronted on every oc­casion with this one problem. What was she going to do? "If I give any more of my time to that boy," she soliloquized, "Miss Reid will just murder me. She told me today not to pay any more attention to Johnny. I just love him ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 I don't care if he is rebellious, I would be too. The idea of anyone telling him he is stupid and hasn't any good in him. Why, Kate is stupid herself, but that's just it, I simply can't stand it. If I had to have a critic teacher make a pet of me, I 'd quit. She told me Johnny must be restrained by force; the idea! Well, there'll be something doing if I " Lucy pulled off the last stocking and sent it whizzing straight into her favorite begonia, and hopped into bed, adding after a little re­flection, "If I don't help him in spite of them all." Lucy had spent a very unsatisfactory day, and as she was returning from dismissing her class her eye fell on Johnuy Nettleton. "Did you want to see me?" asked Lucy. "If yon please," and his face lighted up. Lucy's heart gave a bump. Johnny had not been so polite in weeks. Lucy sat down be­side him and Johnny, after a little fidgeting, asked her to show him how to do a problem. "But, Johnny " "Yes, I know, Miss Gray, but you know Miss Saunders don't explain arithmetic right. She knows a lot, but she shoots right over a fellow's head. You explain grammar so fine I thought maybe you'd " "Of course I'll help you if I can. Where is your book? Interest? Well, I don't wonder you don't understand it. I never did when I was your age. How to find the time when the principal rate and amount are given. How do you fine' the interest for one year? That is right. The base times the rate, of course, you see why. Now your interest for one year is thirty-six dollars, but your given interest you tell me is ninety dollars. Now, if the interest for one year " "Miss Gray!" Lucy sprang to her feet as if electrified. There stood Miss Reid in the doorway calmly surveying her from over her spectacles. "Come to my office when you are through." Mjiss Reid had gone, but it seemed as if her voice had left thirty-two degrees of coldness behind her. (To be continued.) THE PRELIMINARY CONTESTS. With the preliminaries in debate and decla­mation only three weeks off, there is much in­terest manifested among those who are to take ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger part. The following have entered into the pre­liminary declamatory contest: Jessie Bryant, Essie Warner, Clara Tarte, Berth Elda Payne, Ina Long, Laura Jaycox, Laura Horn-buckle, Mrs. Faith Pope, Mr. Copeland. Those entering the preliminary debate are: Misses Ada Pence and Gladys Patric, Messrs. D. H. Smith, R. T. Smith, H. F. Smith, C. B. Miller, Jonathan Turner, Noah Davenport, W. R. Nichols, Andrew AJnderson, B. M. Anslow A. D. Foster, G. S. Allison. MARRIED. On January 16, Miss Cassie Gifford and Mr. Thompson were united in marriage at the Lin­coln in Seattle. Miss Gifford is a Normal graduate of the class of 1904, and Mr. Thomp­son attended the Normal for a time. Their home will be in Everson, Wash., where he owns a drug store. FROM THE CLASSROOM. Miss Hays (apologetically): "I want it dis­tinctly understood that that is not my dog. It seems to be a prevailing idea that every time a dog is seen in the halls it belongs to a member of the faculty." Mr. Stone: "Any one showing himself to be ignorant of the rudiments of English gram­mar shall not receive credits in German and Latin." Mr. Forrest: "Young teachers, when the milk of human kindness turns to clabber, it is • time to get down and out." Miss Moore: "You have the general knowl­edge of music all right, but you left out some of the details, therefore I can not pass you." Miss Hays to Mr. Smith: "You will recite for us Mr. Lincoln's Gettysburg speech. Of course " Mr. Smith: "Really, Miss Hays, I have so much athletic work to do; beside I have to write three or four letters every week to— Mfrss Hays: "Can't you cut it down to once a week?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 11 ---------- * The Normal Messenger 11 Mr. Anderson: ' ' What is to be the subject of your thesis ?" "Why—why, I can't tell yet until I have studied some more Browning." "Ugh," said the professor in room 21, "my room is Stone cold." Miss Sperry (in English method): "Did any of you ever see anyone who reminded you of the 'Great Stone Face?' " Jessie Bryant: '' Yes 'm; Mr. Lull.'' JUST LIKE HIM. Prof. Stone (surprising a noisy bunch in the Messenger office) : What kind of an aggrega­tion is this?" Goodell: " It's an aggregation trying to keep warm.'' Prof. S.: "Well, I'll make it hot for you if you don't mind." WANTED:—A bright young girl between the ages of sixteen and thirty, who will relieve a bachelor student of the monotony of cook­ing, washing dishes, etc. Inquire of Andrew Anderson. There seems to be a general movement pre­vailing now to consider every man your brother, regardless of nationality. A Fourth year and a Junior were seen together down town last week. THE NORMAL GIRL. She studied neurology, history and such, Wrote essays on topics galore; Took all of the prizes with a sweep and a rushr And crammed her head full of lore; But when she came home at the close of the term, To visit her mother and pa. She eouldn't wash dishes, or make a crust firm, And that shocked poor father and ma. THE NORMAL BOY. And now the boys with professional pride, Are seeking to assume a professional air, The sides of their faces they're trying to hide Behind a delicate semblance of hair. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 12 ---------- a 12 The Normal Messenger "Side-whiskers" thy term them, "are jolly,,r (These miniature men about town), But the girls only smile at their folly, And are seriously calling them "down." There was a young man from Missouri, And he was a jolly, swell guy; He put all the girls in a flurry, When he sent verses on the sly. SOME NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS. Resolved: I will not be so shy of the girls this year.— Roy G . I will concede that Rossie is right—just once.—Carrie S . I will try and have my name appear in the Messenger oftener.—Jessie B . Flunk and the class flunks with you; Pass and you pass alone. Professor Romine performed the experiment and proved entirely to our satisfaction that "a small amount of external stimuli may produce a great amount of reflex action." At the boys' party given on December 15 it is reported that one of the hosts left a Schuh at home and another took a Payne with him. The Junior class at basketball, Try hard as ever they may, Can't get the sphere across the hall And into the basket's way. There was a prim miss from Seattle, A real Joan d' Arc in a battle; When her friends sought to souse her, They found that to arouse her Was worse than a whole bunch of cattle. THE NORMAL STUDENT. He sought to wield a master's rod, And she a schoolma'am be; But of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: It might have been. He now carries a mortar hod, And a washerwoman only is she. The first year Latin class is rejoicing over ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 the fact that it had just twenty-two questions in examination. The Junior B's, being so fond of General Methods, have decided that about half their number (16) will take it again. The Annual Faculty Bench show, it is ru­mored, will occur some time within the near future in room 31. At prsent the cur, " J e t ," is expected to take the blue ribbon. Formula for thin class—Epley: Let X equal whole class; y equal fbankers; z equal condi­tions; x minus (y plus z) equal thin class. TYPICAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS. Physics—What would be the result if an ir­resistible force were to strike an immovable object ? General Methods—Discuss thoroly the "Chi­nook" winds, showing (1) the relation be­tween mind and matter; (2) that apperception alone is insufficient data upon which to base our faith in the existence of either. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [viii] ---------- The Fai* Has opened under new management, with a better selected and finer stock than ever before. Goods in tran­sit all the time. Our Eastern buyers always looking out for new goods. Owing to inventory which was taken THE FAIR was closed all of last week, but we opened Saturday with a new stock of goods, some of which have been delayed on account of the railroads be­ing tied up. But new goods are arriving daily and it will not be long before the entire stock is complete. Gome and See for Yourself PWMMW I 1I 3 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Designers and Manufacturers Our desingers are men of much experience. If you have a CLASS-PIN or EMBLEM of any kind we will submit you an estimate. Our com­plete and up-to-date work-rooms, employing only skilled mechanics, enables us to furnish yon em­blems at a much lower price than can be bought elsewhere. We carry and make anything in the Jewelry line. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE UP-TO-DATE JEWELERS NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Shoes of Quality The lines of shoes we sell have been tried and proven. They are the standards of quality. You pay us no more for such reliability than others ask for unproven goods. Don't spend hard earned money for shoes about which you know nothing. Invest here; you'll buy satisfaction and find foot happines. GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 CNMEICML ST. KME MAIN 41 THIEL WELTER COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHBRS Your eredit la good with ua. Small weekly or monthly paymeuta will famish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City MKLUNQHAM, . . . . WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KERN'S LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUS/EST, BIGGEST. BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 136 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELWNGHAM RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS ESTABLISHED 1890 PHONE RED 413 S. B. Irish Co. SUCCESSORS TO EDSON IRISH P R I N T I N G ENGRAVED CARDS 1311 RAILROAD ATE., BELL,INGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS i J. N. SELBY CO. BooKsellers, Stationers, ScKool Furnishers PROPER GOODS PROPER PRICES 204 WEST HOLLY ST. BELUNQHAM, WASHINGTON LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN If you wish pleasant entertainment OO TO THE PflH^OH AMUSEMENT CO. 134 West Holly Street latest phonographs, illustrated songs, moving pictures and other novelties ONE CENT BACH Latest novelties received daily. MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAM DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET ©5rbor) Pspel Photos 50c. RER DOZ. SANDISON STUDIO Phone Black 471. Opposite Grand Theatre JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ..FINE.. O O L/ L/ B G B STATIONERY COLLINS A CO. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS : KODAK FOLKS FREE DELIVERY Telephone Black 1881 WE DO DEVELOPING AND 206 East Holly Street PRINTING FOR AMATEURS H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1103 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 B e l l i n g H a m , "WasK. E. W. PURDY. E. O. GRAVES, O. K. MCMILLIN, PRES. VICE-PRES. OASHIER The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The Big BanK of North-western 'Washington OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The History of T H E F I R S * NATIONAL BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings are Safe, Available and Working While You Sleep LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL (326-30 Elk St. . Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'Q, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINGHAM. WASH, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [xiii] ---------- —We bring the light to you—making all • connections whether for gas or electricity | ONLY SAY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL • • • • Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. | ' P h o n e M a i n 121 COR. BAY AND HOLLY STS., BELLINGHAM T Engberg Pharmacy CORNER ELK AND HOLLY PHONE MAIN 224 M * • * ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 January - Page [xiv] ---------- gmwmsmm®@i®3mmi BmmmBmmni :l Most men like to dress well yet do not care to spend all their money for clothes nor all their time think­ing about them. If you will throw the responsibility on us when you come to buy, we will see that you are safe and right in the matter of dress and you will have no worry about the clothes-question at all. Come in and look before you buy your h o l i d ay clothes, anyway. Suits and Overcoats $12.50 to $30 60X0VE.RL0GK GO. 3 a n East Holly St. Hannah Block 1 BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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- 1907_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Cover ---------- THE Normal Messenger FEBRUARY, 1907 Marie Odegaard-06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Session of th
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Show more1907_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Cover ---------- THE Normal Messenger FEBRUARY, 1907 Marie Odegaard-06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Session of the Normal School will open June 10th and close July 20th, 1907. Classes will be offered in some thirty different subjects including reviews in several common branches and classes in many required subjects in the regular courses of study. A class in almost any required subject will be organized if four or more students request it. Students may receive cerdit toward graduation if not more than three studies are taken. A moderate tuition fee is charged for the Summer School. Text books are loaned free of charge. Only morning sessions are held, and several lectures and excursions are pro­vided during the session. The March Bulletin will contain full announcements. Send for a copy if interested. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department organized last Sep­tember is prepared to give superior instruction. Students may enroll for Piano Sessions with­out taking other work in the Normal School. Beginning pupils will be received and given special attention. Hours for lessons will be arranged to meet reasonable demands of stu­dents. Pianos for practice are provided. Terms are reasonable, only seventy-five cents per lesson. Miss Elena Bateman is in charge of the Piano Department. Instruction in Voice Culture is offered by Miss Mable M. Moore, regular teacher of vocal music in the Normal School. Students may also enroll for this work alone. A course of eighteen lessons in voice culture costs $13.50. Sudents entering as special students in music may arrange to secure the privileges of the library and gymnasium. Address all correspondence to the Principal, EDWARD T. MATHES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ll MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM. WASH. First Showing of New Spring Wearing Apparel NEW SPRING SUITS NEW COATS NEW LINGERIE WAISTS NEW WALKING SKIRTS All the Latest Creations in Bewildering Assortments at Popular Prices H8S!3@S9g88£S8£KS888S For Modern Methods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo. P Leading Hatters | in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bav. : : : : Agents for "S0KOSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY COODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BELLINGHAM, WASH-W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 146a —Office, Red 44 Office /10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 967- F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES BSD FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 30* BBLUNCSHAM, WASHINGTON TALLY CARDS INVITATION STATIONERY We have a full Hue of EATON HURLBUT'S INVI­TATION STATIONERY representing many different styles and sizes. You will always find the newest and latest novelties in this line at 1 THE OWL PHARMACY GRAHAM lt;£ MUNCH i ^mmmmmmaaBmmaarmmmmuaimmKmH^mamm^maaHmmm^mimmmmmm^Wi PHONES, Main 2021, Red 1131. Fret dtlivtry anywhere, anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Fischer Block Office Phone Red 263 Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLOUS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 5-4-5-6 Lighthouse Block Phone Black 2651 Residence Phone Black 2687 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Bye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTED MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS W H Y Not have your Watch keeping time ? Your Diamonds securely set to insure safety ? Your Name engraved on all articles of value ? All your Jewelry repaired? Your Old Jewelry made over into New ? A T A S M A L . U E X P E N S E . All good reasons why you should be interested. "WATCHES. CLOCKS AND FINE JEWELRY GEO. B T L X J D W IG 216 B. Holly Street BEWJNGHAM, WASH. Magnificent Display of N Q W D ^ S S G 0 0 ( IS In VOILE-PANAMA-BATISTE SERGE MOHAIR TAFFETA NOBBY SILKS EXQUISITE WASH FABRICS B E L L 1 N G H A M , W A S H I N G T ON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The most complete stock of high-grade Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry Goods in the northwest. HIGH CLASS AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THE LEADER I I J. W. ROE R. I.AMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE I,AMONT, Props. HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees J are the best. j Our Green Vegetables are fresh § daily. I Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— | no better to be found. J Our Canned Goods best on the 5 market. j Our prices are right and quick J deliver}'. | 1 BYRON GROCERY CO. I I • ' I Daylight Block Thoue Main 200 Z \ 1207 Elk Street BEU.INGHAM, WASH. | •m •* MORSE ft 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Hardware Sio?e Office Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, A1QR. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY, 1907 A NORMAL LEGEND. Should you ask me whence this story, Whence this legend and tradition, With its clamor of class spirit, And its frequent repetitions, And its wild reverberations, As of thunder in the mountains, I would answer, I would tell you From the Great Land of the Snow Pearls, From the Bay of Bellingham, Where the Normal, the Great Normal Stands upon the lofty hillside. I repeat it as I heard it From a Junior who was there. He it was who told this story, Told me this pathetic story Of the triumph and the downfall Of the Seniors and the Fourth Years. 2. In those days the evil spirits, All the classes of the Normal, Fearing the great Junior wisdom, And their mighty strength and numbers; Jealous of their might and power And their great class spunk and spirit, Made at length a league against them To molest and destroy them. In this league there were united All the classes of the Normal, All the Freshmen, the great greenies, All the Freshmen with their captain, With their great and mighty captain, He who flirts with all the maidens, All the Seconds Years and Third Years Who were not so fierce or fiery, But who filled up space and volume With their mighty lung expansion. All the Fourth Years, the great Blowers, Who conquered not the green-eyed monster And on every provocation Showered forth their hate and envy, Showered forth their hate and malice On the mighty band of Juniors. Then at last, but no means leastly, Came the flock of crowing Seniors, Came the Seniors full of wisdom, To whom little grace was given To see themselves as others saw them, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger And whose heads were swelled so tightly That they scarce could study nightly. Mighty boasters were these people, Mightiest of all boasters were they, Like a flock of geese they gathered, Cackling out their threats and terrors At the mighty band of Juniors. 3. Patiently watched the Juniors, Listening to these people's boasting, With a smile they sat and listened, Uttered neither word nor menace, Neither word nor look betrayed them. While they listened they were saying In their minds with silence o'er, "Take my bait and wait no more! Thinkest thou this feign of quiet On my part is nothing more Than the lack of proper spirit To fight you, I implore? Well we know our strength and power, Well we know our skill in war, And we are merely waiting For your conceit and your bleating To become so loud and heating That the battle may be fiercer And your downfall yet more greater." 4. Thus the Juniors, wise and wary, Waited for their gentle nibbling With their hooks well sharped and baited, Till a day came when these boasters, Puffed up with conceit and pride, Gathered all their mighty warriors, All their mighty warriors gathered, Crept in silence and in quiet To the classroom of the Juniors, Where a council was in session, A very grave and solemn council, Thinking they need only display Their austere faces in the doorway, And the council would be broken. They were poor mistaken children, Poor mistaken children were they. "Boastful breath is not a bowstring, Taunts are not as sharp as arrows, Deeds are better things than words are, Acting mightier than the boasting." Then began the deadly conflict. Hand to hand among the benches, Fierce and fiercer waged the conflict, Till the earth shook with the tumult, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 The confusion of the battle, And the air was full of cheering And the clapping of the maidens. On they struggled in the conflict, Heeding not their cuts and bruises. Fearing not their bones to sever Or the anger of the teachers, Who stood by in horror helpless, Till at length the valiant Juniors With the strength of gods unnumbered Pitched the Fourth Years and the Seniors Far into the spacious hallway, Far into the hallway pitched them. 5. You shall now hear how the Seniors Prayed and labored in the nighttime, Not for skill in reading Browning, Not for higher grades in teaching. Not in writing plans of lessons Nor in planning farce recitals; But for greater skill in fighting And the advantage of the Juniors. Well they saw in open combat That their triumph was unheard of. So they sat themselves to thinking, Sat themselves to violent thinking Of some means, or plan, or method, Be it good or be it evil, Of some means, or plan, or method, That they might retain their power And the dignity of the Seniors, Till at last a brighter Senior, More original than the rest, Thought himself a plan of compaign That wrould cover all their weakness. " I will write a great big paper Telling of our mighty power, Of our spunk and of our spirit, Of our wisdom and our valor. I will search in every corner, Search in every nook and corner For some joke upon the Juniors, For some means to ridicule them And to make them seem less mighty. I will search and I will labor For these aids and these devices." So he sat himself to labor. Many nights and days he labored, Till at last he had together, All together on his paper These imaginary virtues, Also the slander of the Juniors. On one assembly morning, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger When all the faculty had gathered With the Normal students there For to hear some words of wisdom From someone assembled there, This great Senior, this great boaster, Stood upon the rostrum floor. " I will tell you of our power And our many deeds of wonder." From his pocket drew his paper And began to speak in this wise: "When we blow our breaths about us, When we breathe upon the landscape"— All the teachers stopped to listen, All the students paused in wonder— "When we shake our heads of wisdom All the Juniors flee in terror, Flee in silence and in terror, Flee away to distant classrooms. For we speak, and lo! they are not, And where'er our footsteps wander All the people of the nation, All the classes of the Normal, All the children in the schoolrooms Bow their heads in grace to listen, Bow their heads in meditation." And thus he spoke and thus he sputtered, Many were the words he uttered, This great Senior, this great boaster, Would you listen to his story, Would you only give him credence, No one ever sprang a joke But his class had sprung a greater. No one ever slammed a Junior But. themselves had slammed him harder. No one ever was so witty But themselves were thrice more witty. No one ever showed some spirit But themselves had shown much greater. No one ever told a story But themselves could tell a greater. No one ever was so funny But themselves were much more funny. None could think so fast as they could, None were half so wise as they were, None had done so many wonders As this mighty band of Seniors, As these marvelous story tellers. Thus their name became a by-word And a jest among the people, And whene'er a boastful student Praised his own great work too highly; When a First Year or a Third Year ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 Talked too much of his achievements, All his hearers cried "A Senior! Here's a Senior come among us!" ALMA WHITTIER. TOMORROW. The pages drop one by one; now they seem to fall by twoes and fours. Though their passing is unnoticed, silently they pile up be­hind us to mark our progress or mockingly deride our careless touch. Structures rise, take form, become the cen­ter 'round which pace the busy human throng. These structures came not in a day, they grew not in the night, as did the plant of last sum­mer, or the rosebud that opened at daybreak. They were the accumulation of daily human effort, fashioned after hours of deep thinking, and marvelously they stand before us a living mechanical question. The lives of our classmates, the books we have read, our thoughts from day to day along with the time element—all taken together— were forces of construction; working within us and molding our lives for the onrushing time. A few more excursions across the campus, a few more rushings to the whirring class bells and the story will have reached a new chapter in the Normal book of life. In our lives the chapter may tell of caroling birds, gentle spring showers, the bursting buds, the fragrance of the dewy clover, skies of azure blue interspersed with clouds, fringed and shaded with the varied colorings of the rainbow. It may introduce the trumpet call to battle­field, clashing swords, rattling musketry and the deep, thundering, bursting cannon. In this chapter may come the gentle, peace­ful hours of noonday. It may be long, leading through winding vistas, beside foul morasses, where shiny creatures crawl and vultures shriek. But whichever, we will not be alone in it all. The kind words of fellow-classmates may not be heard directing us the way through the perplexities we meet; but we know that around, on every side, thousands who have come from like experiences in life, silently, earnestly, righteously are meeting perhaps the same questions shaped in different shades of color and intensity of meaning. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Nothing we have done in these classrooms will make our lives stand out with our fellow-man to be remembered long after time's pages are turned. Possibly nothing we can do will so mark our existence here. But the seal is not fixed; the day is yet scarcely begun. If we can accomplish this much, if we can hold our convictions right, our consciences clear regarding truth and honor, our faith in hu­manity, our trust in the Supreme Ruler of the Universe—if we can hold fast to one of these, we shall not have lived in vain, nor shall the future mock or deride us. B. M. ANSLOW. LANCELOT. Wild through the night the winds are sweep­ing, A voice of wailing, a sound of weeping; Like fitful tears, the autumn rain Beats on the darkened window-pane, While lowly bends the black elm tree To the turret-casement, as if to see The wavering shapes and shadows tall That the firelight pictures within on the wall. Who lingers here at this cheerless hour? Who sits alone in the desolate tower, While the firelight fades and the gathering gloom Deeper and deeper enfolds the room— Sits and watches the hearth-fire die, Lists to the wild storm hurrying by, To the anguished sobbing of the elm Struggling with blasts that overwhelm, And through the wailing of wind and tree Hears from afar the moaning sea? Come, mark him well; wouldst thou think that he Was once the flower of chivalry— That this wasted form, this silvery hair, This face, from which long years' despair Its ancient nobleness cannot blot— Wouldst thou deem that this was Lancelot? Lancelot, Arthur's friend and peer? Lancelot, lover of Guinevere? What visions are they that move through his brain, Now clouding his face with the shadow of pain, Now casting there a passing gleam Like the fleeting light of the pale moonbeam? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 7 ---------- The Northal Messenger 7 I. He sees a northern battlefield; There the Round Table slowly yield To the countless might of a heathen host. Few are the knights, and hope is lost. But slowly, bravely, down the hill Toward a shallow, brawling rill They hew their path, till the King's red sword Crimsons the waters of the ford. Then across the battle rings a cry— "Lancelot! Lancelot is nigh!" And the knights that were crossing the blood­stained rill Turn at that shout and seek the hill; And lo, the dying, who even then Were fording that River feared of men, Look back from the darkening waves of death And swell the cheer with their last, faint breath— "Lancelot!" And the foe has fled. Then amid the low ranks of the dead Sir Lancelot and King Arthur the Good Swear eternal brotherhood. Ah, Lancelot! Lancelot! Arthur's friend! How shall that compact have its end? n. Then he hears the song of the birds of Spring, The lark and the mavis caroling; The leafy whisper of budding trees, The joyous voice of the southern breeze, As through the young year's gladness they ride— Lancelot, Guinevere, side by side— Guinevere, Arthur's chosen bride. Queen of the beautiful is she, And he the pride of all chivalry; Why does she falter when she speaks? What brings the red blood to her cheeks? What gives his voice a tenderer ring And a deeper thrill, as together they sing An olden song of the days of Spring? "The winter days are over, The storms and clouds are gone; Rise up and seek thy lover, My love, my beauteous one! "On moor and grassy meadow, On hill and mountain gray, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Norma! Messenger The darkness and the shadow Tremble and pass away. "The happy streams are springing Adown the valleys fair, And now the sound of singing Is with us everywhere. "The days of gloom and sadness, The winter days are gone; Now is the time of gladness, And it is Love's alone!" Ah, Lancelot! Love speaks many a tongue, But the truest words of love are sung. III. Then the long, long days at Camelot, When they loved, and as yet men knew it not; The stately pleasures of the court, The dance, the hunt, the tourney's sport; The passing smile, the whispered word, The meetings, where none saw or heard; And, sharper to them than a serpent's sting, The trustful smile of the blameless king. Then that last, fatal winter night— Their love betrayed, the hurried flight, The ride together through the mist To the parted roads, where they mutely kissed, Then through the darkness and the sleet Went their own ways—that should never meet. IV. Long, long ago—how long he cannot tell. He only knows that years have come and gone, And yonder in the cypress-shadowed dell They sleep together in their house of stone, Arthur and Guinevere, his king, his queen; He knows that he for many a year has come To that still shrine within the forest green And wept and prayed beside the marble tpmb; And now he knows that in the better life Her love of Lancelot must wane and cease. That Arthur knows her now for his true wife. And in the heart of Lancelot there is peace. The storm has passed, and rain and wind are still, From breaking clouds the fair, white moon­light falls, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 A glimmering mist comes creeping up the hill, And silvery sparkles gem the turret-walls. The skies shine down with multitudinous lights, And earth is hushed as yonder heavens be. Save that beneath the thunder-beaten heights Throbs, like a mighty heart, the sleepless sea. E. N. STONE, 1898. FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION OP NORMAL SPINSTERS. On the evening of February 8, in Assembly Hall, was held one of the most successful class entertainments of the year. Spurred on by the double impetus of remorse for inaction and a yearning to express openly their sentiments upon the slowness of the Normal boys, the older Junior girls, assisted by Mr. Ray Smith, as Dr. Makeover and Mr. Stinson, as Sam, the Flunkie, met in the solemn conclave of the " Young (?) Ladies' Single Blessedness Debat­ing Society." Dressed in the proverbial styles of bygone days, the score of "old maids" came down the aisle in their usually orderly way and opened their meeting by congratulations and re-ad­justments of costumes. After the meeting was called to order by the sedate Miss Shircliffe, and the business part concluded, a program, consisting of songs, poems, orations, resolu­tions, and a thoroughly renovating process, was given. Mr. Romine, our estimable member of Bug-ology Fraternity, seemed to be the center of discussion throughout the evening, and from all reports he seems to be invincible to the fiery darts of Cupid and the winning smiles of the Junior girls. Messrs. Herman Smith, Roy Goodell and Roger Williams seem to be the only willing and available boys; consequently since the convention they have been greatly harassed. Among the most striking old maids were: Misses Shea, Bryant, Hedger, Eaton, Walker and Thompson. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger BASKETBALL. Seattle Y. M. C. A. vs. Normal Boys. For the first time in two seasons the Nor­mal basketball team has lost a game. It was played with Seattle Y. M. C. A. in the Normal gym, score 14 to 42. A goodly crowd of root­ers filled the house, but much to their disap­pointment, the boys could not run up the score. The Seattle lineup averaged over six feet, and, in the language of a spectator, "They were too tall for us." They won out by keeping the ball high in the air and caging the ball at every pass for the goal. The Nor­mal team had as many shots for baskets, but rarely succeeded in scoring. The game was interesting throughout and Seattle earned all they made. A group of rooters from the local Y. M. C. A. and the High School added some zest to the game by "whooping it up" for Seattle. The Senior-Junior Game. Had an outsider gone into the gym the Fri­day evening after vacation he would have been astounded at the noise and confusion. The Juniors had borne the taunts and slams of the other classes, especially the Seniors, and on this night had resolved to '' get even.'' They had already lost two games and the loss of this one meant so much. It would disbar them from the contest for the Kline cup. Consequently, rather reluctant to begin the game, they came upon the floor, while confi­dent of their impending victory the Seniors faced them. Soon this feeling of unsteadiness wore off, for the Juniors seemed to be gaining. The Seniors realized it all, and though their for­wards were quick and alert the Junior guards blocked every throw. The Junior center seem­ed to be at all parts of the field at once. The Senior guards kept to their duty splendidly, but could not prevent their opponents from making several goals. Excitement ran high, for the teams were evenly matched and at no part of the game was one more than two points ahead of the other. At the end of the second half the Juniors were found to be winners by but one point. It was all that was needed, and the Juniors ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger J1 went wild. They were so rejoiced over their Victory, little though it was, that they did not even try to control themselves. One of the faculty afterwards remarked: "What was the matter with the Juniors?" and to an on­looker it certainly did look like an Indian pow-wow. The prospects of the team are very good at present. If arrangements can be made a game will be played with the High School in the near future. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of S. B. IRISH Co., 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of '09 ESSIE WARNER Class of '10 GRACE TREMAIN Class of'11 AMIE HALL Class of '12 ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS . . . - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI. FEBRUARY, 1907 No. 5 EDITORIAL. As the second semester is swiftly passing we notice that the student body is more and more taxed for time; that class functions be­come rarer; and that everyone seems to be rushing as if her life depended upon that day's attainment. Why is the condition so? Is it because the studious habits are becoming more intense or the work becomes harder? It is sometimes remarked by students that the teacher expects too much from them. Is it probable that teachers sometimes forget that upon the shoulders of the young grow not the heads of sages? If it is true that they forget, then the student is not mature enough for Normal training, and hence she overtaxes her­self ; if it is not true, then the student either has too much work assigned, or she does not properly utilize her time. Whatever may be the cause, it is evident that the work becomes less pleasant than it should. It seems to the writer that we fail to make it as pleasant as it should be because we do not use system in our school work. How many of us spend our day in the schoolroom, then rush home to study; then a few minutes to eat dinner; then back to study until our heads become weary and we fall asleep. Thus day after day, we sleep, study and eat. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Some one has said, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." It seems that our power of concentration would become greater if we gave a just portion of our time to meet­ing our fellow-students. The men and women who today are the real factors in the world's advancement are those who, amidst the busy hours of each day, find time for intercourse with others. We, as prospective teachers, owe a portion of our time each day to the devel­opment of our social life, and this cannot be accomplished by continually poring over our books. Do not think that we disparage the value of close study. We realize that most of us are here to get every bit of knowledge we can and that the time is short, but there is too strong a tendency to let our social, physi­cal and spiritual life give way to the intel­lectual side. As the days are lengthening, then, let us loosen our minds from the study just for an hour. Take a walk, laugh awhile, breathe deeply, visit our neighbor, climb Sehome to watch the sunset (one of the most inspiring scenes in Nature's art gallery), then go to our rooms prepared to study and we shall find that we shall be less rushed, and consequently happier. Our next issue will be an art number, and any one who has a contribution to make, whether in drawing, painting or poetry, will please hand that work to their class editor by March 20. Several drawings are already in. Let us make this issue a banner number. CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY. 1. Groundhog sees his shadow. 2. Seniors begin thesis work(?) upon Browning. 3. "Jim Jinks" Masquerade announced. (Boys engage girls' gym suits.) 4. Mr. Lemach succeeds in maintaining a temperature of 22 degrees in boiler room. f gt;. Mary Lee Pemberton sings solo at Boys' Debating Club. 6. Grace Kedger defeated for Junior ser-geant- at-arms. 7. Building comfortably warm. 8. Junior Old Maids' Convention. 9. Alice McCullough and Frances Moncrief get to breakfast on time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 14 ---------- f 14 The Normal Messengei 10. Miss Moore gives a gentle calling down in assembly. 11. Roy Goodell confiscates only two oranges at breakfast. 12. Short teachers' meeting, closes 6:30 p. m. 13. Lincoln honored in assembly by Young Men's Debating Club. 14. Nora and Mary Lee announce their en­gagement. 15. Seattle Y. M. C. A. defeated our boys at basketball. 16. Nora Corbett and Mary Lee Pemberton begin to batch. 17. Roger Williams gets a black eye. 18. Nora and Mary Lee eat dinner at '' dorm.'' 19. Preliminary debate. 20. Mr. Epley shows off in physics class. 21. Masquerade in Assembly Hall. (Girls only?) 22. Miss Wilson ''calls down" library for talking. 23. Seniors decide to give "As You Like I t ." 24. Miss Moore hurls "Philippics" at boys in assembly. 25. Ada Myers doing janitor work for fac­ulty. ' 26. Senior girls confer upon graduation togs 27. Dr. Mathes returns for a two days' visit. 28. Roy Goodell confiscates only one piece of cake. A TOAST. I wish to drink a toast to the Juniors Fat and lean, Biit I surely drink most deeply To the Junior basket team. Here's to Ruby Bergman, Who's not afraid of Myers. She wouldn't try to swamp you now For all the Senior hires. Here's to Lillian Arke, The Junior stout and tall, Who made the natives wonder, "Ah, where is Mickey's ball?" Here's to Grace Willey, That center jumping high. Whene'er a ball went by her She caught it on the fly. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Here's to Maybelle Dargon, Who shares our loud applause. She surely was a bargain From dear old Santa Claus. Here's to brave Van Curen, Who made the Seniors moan When she sent the ball a spinning From the clutches of their Sloan. Yes, we drink to all the Juniors, We drink their glory up, And we'll drink again most deeply From out that silver cup. ALMA WHITTIER, CLASS ELECTION. The Junior class met for their regular semi­annual election of officers and chose as class representatives Marie Nettleton as President; Louise Walker, Vice-President; Edna Audett. Treasurer; Inez Wynn, Secretary; Sergeant-at- Arms, Ray Smith; Lula Shircliffe, Bas­ketball Manager. LITERARY. Owing to the already large, yet increasing, number of students in the Junior class, it was decided, at an early date, to organize a new literary society in the school composed of Juniors alone. To that end an enthusiastic meeting was held early in December, at which a constitution was adopted, and the society placed on a firm basis. The organization be­came known as the Tyee Society, and it has surely proved that among its members there are many talented students. Beth Shoemaker is President and Eva McDonald is Secretary. JUNIOR SOCIETY NOTES. A serenade of the most touching character was sung by a crowd of Juniors one evening in front of Miss Sperry's home, after which. Miss Sperry joining them, they surprised Mr. and Mrs. Lull by a call. They were heartily welcomed by both and spent a delightful even­ing. The evening's entertainment took an original form, each one performing some stunt for the amusement of the others; all being done in as quiet a manner as possible lest they ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger should waken the baby. These considerate young people took their departure at an early hour. PERSONALS. Miss Essie Warner spent a few days at her home in Seattle. Miss Ella Thompson has been quite ill at her home on Twenty-first Street. Grace Willey has returned from a short trip home. Roger Williams has been nursing a black eye—the effects of a practice game of basket­ball. Misses McCullough and Moncrief entertain­ed a few friends after the B. B. game Friday evening, February 15. Miss Nettleton entertained the Cidgmell .Reading Club at the home of Mrs. Knowlton, Monday, February 18. Misses Payne, McCullough, Corbett, Shir-cliffe and Walker entertained the Gamma Tau Beta's at a spread, Saturday, February 9. A number of changes have been taking place at Normal Hall of late. Hash ! ! ! ! Mr. Charles Petheram gave an oyster supper to a number of his young men friends and their escorts. Those present were: Misses Mtoncrief, Nuttall. Shircliffe, Dickey, Sillix and Jennings, Messrs. Petheram, Allison, Dav­enport, Smith, Stinson and Foster. Miss Louise Walker entertained the Cidg­mell Reading Club at the Dorm, Monday even­ing. February 25. Mary Lee Pemberton and Nora Corbett are at home to their friends, 723 Indian Street. Dr. Mathes, Miss Gray and Miss Hogle at­tended the Institute at Chehalis, February 18 to 22. Bertha Elda Payne made a flying trip to Mount Vernon several days ago. Minnie La Sourd, who is teaching at Blaine, attended the Junior reception. Laura Silliman has returned from a short visit to Seattle. Miss Schuh's father visited her a few days last week. On Thursday evening, February 21, Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, of Plymouth Churth, Brooklyn, gave a delightful lecture upon Oliver Cromwell. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page 17 ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 December 19, 1906. 7:30 a. m. I see a man. Do you see a man? His name is Herbert. I see a woman. Do you see a woman? Her name is Faith. What is the man doing? He is hanging up a stocking. Faith is putting up little Christmas verses near the stocking. Lots of little people are watching them. 9:15 a. m. See those two great big men? They don't like that stocking and so are going to take it down. What are those little people trying to do? They are trying to keep those big men from getting that stocking. No'use, little people, you needn't even call the teachers, for the big men have the stock­ing now and are going away. THE PRELIMINARY CONTEST. The preliminary debate held February 18 was a credit to all the students who partici­pated. While the unsuccessful candidates showed inadequate preparation in delivery, their closely knit, logical arguments proved that they had given careful study and thought to their subjects. Preparedness in delivery as well as in thought undoubtedly led to the se­lection of the Misses Pence, McDonald and Patrick and Mr. Allison as the contestants for the final debate in May. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE FAIR Under New rianagement With New Style Goods The Best of Everything at the Lowest Prices WE INVITE YOUR COMPARISON Men's Clothing I Ladies' Ready-to Wear Goods | Millinery | | Dry Goods J Notions I Fancy Goods § Shoes p Dress Goods Queensware Hardware Groceries, etc. fl THE FAIR jiMplpfiiHjgGg|nHMigiBm^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Designers and Manufacturers Our desingers are men of much experience. If you have a CLASS-PIN or EMBLEM of any kind we will submit you an estimate. Our com­plete and up-to-date work-rooms, employing only skilled mechanics, enables us to furnish you em­blems at a much lower price than can be bought elsewhere. We carry and make anything in the jewelry line. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE UP-TO-DATE JEWELERS NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 8 H B L P A N D H E A VY H A R D W A R E BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Snappy Spying Styles VVTHEN you want correct footwear for any occasion, come to us, If you are not satisfied with the shoes you purchased elsewhere, try us. We have the old reliable lines at prices you have been paying for in­ferior goods. Try a pair of good shoes. GEO. R. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. PHONE MAIN 41 THIEL WELTER C O M P L E T E H O U S B P U R N I S H B R8 Your credit is good with us. Small weekly or monthly-payments trill furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City BELLINGHAM, . . . . YiASHINQTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [x] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS N. J. WELTY, President F. J. WOOD, Vice-President GEO. B. BURKE, Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4- Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERIIOLM 'Phone Main 126- MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BEI.I4NGHAM ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BELL1NGHM HEIGHTS VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WM. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. II. WIRTH, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS S12S.OOO.OO This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been, opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS t • J. N. SELBY CO. BooKsellers, Stationers, ScHool FurnisHers PROPER GOODS PROPER PRICES 204 WEST HOLLY ST. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON J v • $ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » » • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET Carbon Panel Photos 5oc. per doz. WE DO ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK PRICES REASONABLE BRING IN YOUR KODAK WORK Phone Black 471 Sandison Studio i26lA W. Holly JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADING DRUGGISTS COLL/NS CO. KODAK FOLKS : PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS FREE DELIVERY Telephone Black 1881 WE DO DEVELOPING AND 206 East Holly Street PRINTING FOR AMATEURS H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN i2 Belling'ham, ^RfasH. E. W. PURDY, E. O. GRAVES, O. K. McMILLIN, PRES. VICE-PRES. CASHIER The First National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON The Big Bank of NortHwestem Washington OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The History of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK has made it by far the largest in combined capital, surplus and profits of any bank in this Northwest section. Open an account in our Savings Department. Your savings are Safe, Available and Working "While You Sleep LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY 8T. Phone Main 164 BELUNQHAM. WASH, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [xiii] ---------- —We bring the light to you—making all • connections whether for gas or electricity • ONLY SAY THE WORD * COST IS NOMINAL t I Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. ] 1 ' P h o n e M a i n 12 r COB. BAY AND HOLLY STS„ BELLINGHAM J • • • • • • • • • » • » • • • • • • » • • » • • lt; * gt; • » • • » • • » • » • ANNOUNCEMENT To the Normal Students, and our customers we wish to an­nounce the removal of our Phar­macy this week to the corner of Commercial and Holly streets, now occupied by Kline Co. Engberg Pharmacy CORNER ELK AND HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 February - Page [ix] ---------- 1 ^ HE SPRING STYLES of the G O R D O N H AT are now ready. Every shape is good and every hat is of the same standard quality as always. More Gordon Hats are worn in Bellingham than any other kind. This is the strongest argu­ment we can give, and if you buy one yourself next time you'll know why this is. ALL STYLES S 3 ONE PRICE ii GOX OVERLOOK GO. ait East Holly St. Hannah Block BELLINGHAM ^^i@@isi@isfsisi@@iMSJ@iM3is^Msisjsisisjs@s]sj3is@i@{aigf2gPPPPP
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Show more1907_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Cover ---------- THE Normal Messenger Belliingham, Washington March, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [i] ---------- Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Session of the Normal School will open June ioth and close July 20th, 1907. Classes will be offered in some thirty different subjects including reviews in several common branches and classes in many required subjects in the regular courses of study. A class in almost any required subject will be organized if four or more students request it. Students may receive cerdit toward graduation if not more than three studies are taken. A moderate tuition fee is charged for the Summer School. Text books are loaned free of charge. Only morning sessions are held, and several lectures and excursions are pro­vided during the session. The March Bulletin will contain full announcements. Send for a copy if interested. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department organized last Sep­tember is prepared to give superior instruction. Students may enroll for Piano Sessions with­out taking other work in the Normal School. Beginning pupils will be received . and given special attention. Hours for lessons will be arranged to meet reasonable demands of stu­dents. Pianos for practice are provided. Terms are reasonable, only seventy-five cents per lesson. Miss Elena Bateman is in charge of the Piano Department. Instruction in Voice Culture is offered by Miss Mable M. Moore, regular teacher of vocal music in the Normal School. Students may also enroll for this work alone. A course of eighteen lessons in voice culture costs $13.50. Sudents entering as special students in music may arrange to secure the privileges of the library and gymnasium.' Address all correspondence to the Principal, EDWARD T. MATHES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Direct Importers of SILKS AND DRESS QOODS IN THE CITY Ladies' Tailored Suits, Goats, Waists and Skirts GET OUR PRICES BEFORE YOU BUY For Modern methods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo. Leading Hatters in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY lt;Sc GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3331 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BEJXINGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office (10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office. Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 9*7 F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RSD FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FINE ASSORTMENT OF LOCAL ROST CARDS IN BLACK AND WHITE SEE THEM AT GRAHAM MUNOH'S ML OWL PHARMACY PHONES, Main 2021, Rtd 1131. Free deliver* anywhere, inyiime Jwf ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Street* PHONE BLACK 275 BEUJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Fischer Block Office Phone Red 263 Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLOUS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Lighthouse Block Office'Phone, Red 471 Phone Black u 651 Residence Phone Black 267s Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHPiS. L. H O L T , M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block ILJttSES ACCURATELY FITTEB MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS A N N O U N C E M E N T Geo. Er. Ludwig Wishes to announce to his friends and patrons, that he has moved to 311 West Holly, just below the gas office, and is prepared to give prompt attention to all orders for repairs. The stock has been enlarged to in­clude a line of Fine Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silverware, and Cut Glass Diamond Setting, Engraving, Expert Watch Repairing, Agate Cutting, Manufacturing and Designing Telephone Black 257 Bellingham, Wash. STEM X l A B New White Goods HEAPS AND HEAPS OP DAZZLINQ WHITE" NESS, NEW LAWNS-NAINSOOKS-PERSIAN LAWNS'UNEN SUITINQS-WAISTINQS-INDIAN HEAD MUSLINS OUR INDIA LINENS ARE FAMOUS So. TO 60c. THE YARD BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The most complete stock of high-grade Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry Goods in the northwest. HIQH CLAS5 AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THB LEADER siai0jgj2]sisj@j@jgigisjaEiajaaiiMstaj3i3iiisiiisisEf@ri J. W. ROE R. I.AMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE I,AMONT, Prop». HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. { IHCOXPOSATED { 1 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES 1 Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO, Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 t 1207 Elk Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. | MORSE HDW. 60. 1025-1039 ELK ST. The Hardware Store Office Phone Main 35. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO QUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. GHAS. G. TURNER, ATOff. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH, 1907 The above cut represents the official seal of the State Normal School of Bellitigham, Washington. The design was made by Miss Frances Moncrief, of the Class of '07. This class will long be remembered for having one of its member as the originator of the seal which will be stamped upon all official docu­ments of the school in years to come. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 SUNSET The God of Day, Apollo, In his golden chariot bright, Is driving now his horses Through the curtains of the night. As he ascends slowly To the portals of his camp, He bathes all earth and heaven In the splendor of his lamp. The bay, so calm and quiet, In the peace of heaven's smile, Reflects this magic beauty To the shores of Lunimi Isle. Across the wide land, trembling, From east unto the west, Are rays of golden splendor- Violet hues and amythest. Beyond, the Selkirk mountains Enthroned in Chrystal snow, Are rejoicing in the evening Of Apollo's mystic glow. These Western Alpine Glories, In softened beauty stand Like gleams of the tinted silver, That borders Fairyland. Mount Baker, nature's sentinel, Who all the day has stood Viewing with proud, cold visage, This beautious sisterhood. Reveals a brow, rose-tinted Through the rays of mellow light, A face t h a t ' s smiling, tender With warmth and beauty bright. 0 tell us, lofty mountain From your throne, so near the skies, Whence comes this flood of beauty, Fair nature's wondrous dyes. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger Is it the sun refracting A million rays of light, Or is it, revealed in nature, The Soul of the Infinite? ALMIA WHITTIBR. /toiin^'Ip ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger IT EVENING THOUGHTS SILENCE Thou harbinger of mind's strange t h i n g s - Dreams, fancies—all that thou dost bring, To thee, I dedicate, I consecrate today's Last waking moments, tonight's first vigil's praise, This present now, which Time has lent, To me, I give to thee, thou creature sent To tell me to stop and think—to be discreet, Yea, be discreet,—and so I think, then sleep. EVENING Silently Night gathers about her those robes of sombre hues, Place upon her head a crown of diadems, the myriad stars, Advances in the wake of day, sprinkling the earth with dew, And stooping to hush the birds and flowers to peaceful dreams, She whispers, "be still, sleep now, to thee sweet dreams." She beckons me my work to cease, my cares release, To linger just a while, to stop and think, then close my eyes, While she sings lullabies, to soothe me off to sleep; And thus, I too, with flowers and birds, obey her sweet commands, And soon I wander off into the realms of slumberland. GOODNIGHT Before I close my eyes in sleep And enter dreamland's realm, I'll think of Him who guides my ship, The Captain at the helm. I'll lift to Him a prayer of thanks For blessing me today, And ask of Him an angel guard ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 8 ---------- 8 The tformal Messenger To hover 'round my bed, To keep me thru the hours of night And soothe my restless head; Then, my eyes I'll close in slumbers light While angels guard me through the night. G. S. ALLISON. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press oi 6. B. IRISH Co., 13n Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of'09 ESSIE WARNER Class of 'io GRACE TREMAIN Class of11 AMIS HALL Class of 'ia ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the aoth of the month. Entered December 31, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI. MARCH, 1907 No. 6 EDITORIAL The staff wishes to thank the students for their hearty cooperation in contributing so freely to the pages of the present issue. The artistic talent of many of the sudents is quite remarkable and we are pleased to show their work thru the columns of our paper. We regret that more work could not be used, but the financial conditions of Messenger would not permit of having more cuts made. The student body are very fortunate in hav­ing the privilege of seeing reproductions of about 200 of the world's famous paintings at the Normal from April 8 to 12, inclusive. This collection is being sent to the higher in-stutions of learning thruout the United States, with the view of creating a familiarity with and a love for the great works of art. The so­ciety hall and Y. M. C. A. rooms will be used for the display. The admission will be only 10 cents and every student should avail herself of the opportunity. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger THE STUDENT'S SOLILOQUY ACT II. SCKNK VII. To flunk, or not to flunk: That's the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The stings and sorrows of the F's and C's, Or to take up a pony against the C of And by persistent cunning to end them ? To flunk: to be conditioned: To pass not; and with that steed to say we gain The A's and B's and a thousand unnatural grades That pets are heir to, 'tis a constipation Devotedly to be wished. To pass! a B! ! An A! ! ! Only a dream: aye! there's the rub, For in that epistle to pa what grades we put Then we weekly shuffle off a copious abund­ance of heated atmosphere Determines our check: There's the respect That makes calamity of boarding house life; For who would bear the stings and bites of a "cimex electalarius," The greasy bacon, and the hair in the sorghum, The pangs of calamity biscuits, and fricaseed hash on toast, The strenuosity of the coffee, and the burns That the patient trouser-presseer when " busted " takes, While he himself might all his trouble save With a bare two-bits ? Instead, he lives in a barrrel, To grunt and sweat under a celluloid collar, But the dread of a disastrous conflagration therefrom, And the speedy (?) approach of the Belling-ham Fire Department, And the eminently probable ensingement Of his whiskers, puzzles the will, And makes us rather bear the slams and roasts, Than live on eggs whose time we know not of. Thus Caesar doth make martyrs of us all; And thus between the lines of this book there ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 33 Is scribbled o'er with the pale cast of thot, And examinations of great length and solidity With this, retard their currents, turn aside And lose the name of. action. Soft you now! The fair stone! Beloved quadruped, in thy neighings Be all thy tones modulated. (By one who has been there.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger IN TIME TO COME When Stone's last papers are graded, And his red ink bottle all dried, When his red chalk's all of it faded, And his latest victim has died, We shall rest; and in faith we shall need it— Quit cramming an alon or two, Till the dread of us poor Normal students Shall call us to quizzlcs anew. And those who were cindered will be happy; They sit in the same old chairs, And write on the same old questions, And not even the worst one despairs: They shall have no grades to work for: No tests where you make ninety-five, Or you flunk out the next quarter, And wonder you'r still alive. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 And not even Stone can sinch them ; And not even Stone can blame— And none shall "remove a condition," And no one shall work for fame: But each for the joy of working, For each, in the easiest way, Shall make all the mistakes that he wants to, And Stone shall have nothing to say. —With due apologies to Kipling. The following is an unique excuse sent to Miss Gray by a mother: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN On the last day of January, 1907, Some boys were playing in Normal frog heaven, Into the slush our Truman did do Getting one side wet from hip to toe. "Go home and get dry," said Miss Nellie Gray. With lunch pail and cap he scurried away; And arriving home about the hour of two, Hustled into dry trousers and stockings new. That night he exclaimed on going to bed— "I must have an excuse; so Miss Gray said," Well, here it is teacher, but, why it must be When you sent him home, I really can't see. C. B. F. Bay View, Jan. 31, 1907. THE NORMAL TRAITORS In every army there's a traitor And sometimes two or three, So I warn you to be careful For just a few have we. They're in the army of rooters For every basket ball game And they always yell for the opposite side With all their might and main. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messengei They're glad to see our boys beaten By foul means or by fair, It doesn't make much difference So long as they can jeer. I suppose that their lungs need exercise, Is the reason they yell so loud, But if they only knew it, They are thought less of by the crowd. They don't need to be labeled, You all know who they are. Something may wake them up some time But it will take an awful jar. (Suggested by a recent ball game.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS g You can always do better at THE FAIR DRESS GOODS SILKS WASH GOODS NOTIONS FANCY GOODS SHOES MILLINERY LADIES' READY-MADE GOODS MEN'S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS f Everything New at THE FAIR ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [ix] ---------- Lake Whatcom Excursion LAUNCH RAMONA \ Will be finished and in commission May ist. 5 t This is the safest and most elegant Passen- i 5 ger Launch in the Northwest. Accommo- 3 \ dations for 100 passengers. \ \ SPECIAL RATES TO j J Student Patties. | I FREE, j \ PICNIC GROUNDS to all Patrons of this \ X Boat. We are now having the Beautiful 5 I GENEVA PARR j 5 Grounds prepared for PICNIC PARTIES. 5 I FARE FROM SILVER BEACH TO | \ GENEVA PARK lOc § S Charter for Excursions to any point on the J I Lake. \ \ GEO. A. JENKINS, Owner, I { Phone Main 2712 414 High St. 5 s 5 A Young Woman May Have Many friends, but she will find none so steadfast, so ready to respond to her wants, so capable of pushing her ahead, as a little leather covered book with the name of a good strong bank on its cover. FIRST NATIONAL BANK CORNER ELK AND HOLLY STREETS UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY RESOURCES OVER TWO MILLION DOLLARS ESTABLISHED 1S90 PHONI R I O 203 S. B. I R I S H GO. C O . EVERYTHING IN P R I N T I N G THAT IS GOOD LEGAL BLANKS, ENGRAVED CALLING CARDS AND WEDDING STATIONERY, CALENDARS 1311 RAILKOAO Ave. BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Designers and Manufacturers Our desingers are men of much experience. If you have a CLASS-PIN or EMBLEM of any kind we will submit you an estimate. Our com­plete and up-to-date work-rooms, employing only skilled mechanics, enables us to furnish you em­blems at a much lower price than can be bought elsewhere. We carry and make anything in the jewelry line. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE UP-TO-DATE JEWELERS NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S H B L F A N D H E A VY H A R D W A R E BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Snappy Spring Styles VUHEN you want correct footwear for any occasion, come to us. If you are not satisfied with the shoes you purchased elsewhere, try us. We have the old reliable lines at prices you have been paying for in­ferior goods. Try a pair of good shoes. GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1122-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. PHONE MAIN 41 THIEL WELTER COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHERS Tour credit is good with ua. Small weekly or monthly payments will furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City mmLUMBHMtt . . . . WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS M. J. WELTI, PrnMtit F. J. WOOD, VicfrfmMnt 8E0.1. NME, Cukfer HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pay* 4 gt; P»r Cent Interact Compoundod Quarterly KBRITS LEADING CONFECTIONERY IN THE CITY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND OANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUS/EST, B/GGEST, BEST CDNESS * ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BFXUNGHAM ST. JOSEPHS Hosrim BELLINGHAM HEIGHTS VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WM. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. WIRTH, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BELLINGHAM. OiASHINQTON CAPITAL. STOCK AND SURPLUS S12B.OOO.OO This Bank, transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W V T ' J. N. S E L B Y CO. BooKsellers, Stationers, ScKool FvirnisHers PROPER GOODS PROPER PRICES 204 WEST HOLLY ST. BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON • • • W W W W W W W W • • • • • • w w w w ^ RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PASNT CO. CAW DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET S F B O I A L Carbon Panel Photos 5oc. per doz. WE DO ALL KINDS OP PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK PRICES REASONABLE BRING IN YOUR KODAK WORK Sandison Studio 2$r,?S8£7X JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADING DRUGGISTS OOLL/7vS~cg CO. KODAK FOLKS : PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS FREE DELIVERY Telephone Black 1881 WE DO DEVELOPING) AND 206 East Holly Street PRINTING FOR AMATEURS H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1163 ELK ST. TELEPHONE UAIN 12 B e l l i n g H a m , "WasK. LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main T PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM. WASH. ESTABLISHED 1890 PHONE RED 413 S. B. Irish Co. SUCCESSORS TO EDSON IRISH P R I N T I N G ENGRAVED CARDS 1311 M1LMM ME BELLINGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [xiv] ---------- —We bring the light to you—making all • connections whether for gas or electricity ONLY SAY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL Whatcom County Railway and Light Go. P h o n e M a i n 121 COR. BAY AND HOLLY STS., BELLINGHAM * • • • • ANNOUNCEMENT To the Noumal Students, and our customers we wish to an­nounce the removal of our Phar­macy to the corner of Com­mercial and Holly streets. Just received a large supply of the prettiest Bellingham POST CARDS ever issued. Also large, new assortment of EASTMAN'S GOODS Engberg Pharmacy OORNER COMMERCIAL AND HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 March - Page [xv] ---------- i^ijgija|jgfiat|Biiiffli|ii|airi gt;i[iJrpi|j3jp(gf 1*HE SPRING STYLES of the G O R D O N MAT are now ready. Every shape is good and every hat is of the same standard quality as al waj'S. More Gordon Hats are worn in Bellingham than any other kind. This is the strongest argu­ment we can give, and if you buy one yourself next time you'll know why this is. Ml STYLES S3 OIE PRICE GOX-OVERLOGK CO. an Emmt Holly St. Hannah Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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- 1907_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington April, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [i] ---------- Normal School BELLENGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Sessio
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Show more1907_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington April, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [i] ---------- Normal School BELLENGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Session of the Normal School will open June loth and close July 20th, 1907. Classes will be offered in some thirty different subjects including reviews in several common branches and classes in many required subjects in the regular courses of study. A class in almost any required subject will be organized if four or more students request it. Students may receive cerdit toward graduation if not more than three studies are taken. A moderate tuition fee is charged for the Summer School. Text books are loaned free of charge. Only morning sessions are held, and several lectures and excursions are pro­vided during the session. The March Bulletin will contain full announcements. Send for a copy if interested. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department organized last Sep­tember is prepared to give superior instruction. Students may enroll for Piano Sessions with­out taking other work in the Normal School. Beginning pupils will be received and given special attention. Hours for lessons will be arranged to meet reasonable demands of stu­dents. Pianos for practice are provided. Terms are reasonable, only seventy-five cents per lesson. Miss Elena Bateman is in charge of the Piano Department. Instruction in Voice Culture is offered by Miss Mable M. Moore, regular teacher of vocal music in the Normal School. Students may also enroll for this work alone. A course of eighteen lessons in voice culture costs $13.50. Sudents entering as special students in music may arrange to secure the privileges of the library and gymnasium. Address all correspondence to the Principal, EDWARD T. MATHES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM, WASH. Our flay Sale Ends Saturday, the 18th 20 per Cent Discount on all Nov= elty Dress Goods During this Sale Here is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss All Novelty Dress Goods 20 per Ct. off For Modern flethods in Showing Hen's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo. Leading Hatters in Bellingham "'""MSfflfiBK The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES FITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BEIXINGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 and 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1463- —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELWNGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours Phones— 10 to 12 a. m. Office, Main 4 2 to 5 p. m. Residence, Red 967- F. V. SHUTE, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINQHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RED FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BBLLINGHAM, WASHINGTON SOUVENIR POST CARDS 1 We have Just received a fine assortment of "Whiting's" Classic Stationery, which is undoubtedly, the finest line that has ever been shown in the country. Ask to see the different styles. I GRAHAM lt; MUNCH OWL PHARMACY PHONES, Main 2021, Red 1131. Free deliver? anywhere, anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 BEUINGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms g, 10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANACBR OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLOUS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black M 651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 267^ Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block BUSSES ACCURATELY FITTED MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS J. Watchmaher and Man*f g Jeweler For 'Watches, ClocKs, and Fine Jewelry Engraving, Fine Watch Repairing, and Jewelry Making of Every Description The BellingHam Souvenir Hat Pins Always on Sale. Price 33c. Telephone Black 257 311 West Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. SILK ra^ERSESsH»E STORE^^^SESI-^^ STORE NLEINWENE WHITE GOODS »6c. 4 200, ALL LINEN 600. A 9I.2B MUSLINS fSC. 4 17G. INDIALINON BC.T0 34SC. PERSIAN LAWN 20O., 26G. AMD UP GHIFFONETTE SOISETTE EXQUISITE LACES—DAINTY EMBROIDERIES BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The most complete stock of high-grade U Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry Goods in the northwest. HIGH CLASS AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS ^ ^ r F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THE LEADER J. W. ROB R. LAMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE IvAMONT, Props. HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. 5 INCORPORATED \ 1 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES I I Our grades of Teas and Coffees J are the best. ? Our Green Vegetables are fresh $ daily. J Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— * no better to be found. \ Our Canned Goods best on the ? market. j Our prices are right and quick J delivery. j l BYRON GROCERY CO. ) \ t Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 J I 1207 Elk Street BELLING HAM, WASH. J • '» MORSE HDW. 60 W25-1039 ELK ST. The Hardware Sto^c OfB.ce Phone Main 25. Store Phone Main 24 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MOR. CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL, 1907 BASKET-BALL SCHEDULE—1906-07. The girls' basket-ball schedule, though rather long, was finished in good season this year, in contrast to the long drawn-out affair of last year. Ibis was done by playing some of the games Friday afternoons, no admission being charged to these games. I t has b°en suggested that more interest would be shown if the schedule was shortened. As it stands now the preliminary games do not draw the crowds that they should. The Fourth Year team, which is the pennant winner this year, undoubtedly won by team work. Every girl on the team is a good player, though none could lay claims to being stars, and there was evidence in every game which they played of the utmost harmony among- the players by imitating which some other teams would profit. PRELIMINARY GAMES. Third Years vs. First Years. Third Years—8 baskets, 3 fouls. 19. First Years—8 baskets, 1 foul, 17. Seniors vs. Second Years. Seniors—4 baskets, 11 fouls, 19. Second Years—3 baskets. 4 fouls, 10. Seniors vs. First Years. Seniors—11 baskets. 6 fouls, 28. First Years—S baskets, 3 fouls. 19. Juniors vs. Fourth Years. Juniors—5 fouls. 5. Fourth YTears—5 baskets. 6 fouls. 16. Seniors vs. Juniors. Seniors—3 baskets, 4 fouls. 10. Juniors—4 baskets, 3 fouls, 11. Fourth Years vs. Third Years. Fourth Years—Won by default. 2. Third Years—0. Seniors vs. Fourth Years. Seniors—0. Fourth Years—Won by default, 2. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 2 ---------- 2 The Normal Messenger Second Years vs. First Years. Second Years—Won by default, 2. First Years—0. Seniors vs. Third Years. Seniors—Won by default, 2. Third Years—0. Juniors vs. Second Years. Juniors—13 baskets. 3 fouls, 29. Second Years—2 baskets, 3 fouls, 7. Fourth Years vs. Second Years. Fourth Years—Won by default. 2. Second Years—0. Juniors vs. First Years. Juniors—Won by default, 2. First Years—0. Fourth Years vs. First Years. Fourth Years—Won by default, 2. First Years—0. Third Years vs. Second Years. Third Years—4 baskets, 8. Second Years—7 baskets, 3 fouls. 17, Played Won Lost Fourth Yrs. 2 6 (4 by Default) 0 IOOO per Ct. Juniors 4 3d " ' ) 3 500 Seniors 4 3d " " ) 3 (I by Default) 500 Second Yrs. 3 2(1 " " ) 4(1 " " ) 333 Third Yrs. 2 i 3 ( 2 " " ) 250 First Yrs. 2 0 5 ( 3 " " ) 000 ' SEMI-FINAL GAME. Seniors vs. Juniors. Seniors-—11. Juniors—13. FINAL GAME. Juniors vs. Fourth Years. Juniors —7. I fourth Yeai *s—17. BOYS' BASKET-BALL. Schedule played last season— Date of Game Normal Score Opponents Score Played at Jan. 19 27 Bellingham Y.M.C.A. 17 Normal Feb. 1 33 H. School 15 Y.M.C.A.Gym Feb. 15 H Seattle Y.M.C.A. 41 Normal Feb. 23 16 Bellingham Y.M.C.A. 29 Y.M.C.A.Gym March 2 9 S. A. C. 33 Normal March 15 21 Seattle Y.M.C.A. 23 Seattle March 16 16 S. A. C. 36 Seattle This schedule has been played with the strongest teams the Normal ever encountered, and although the percentage of games won was ?iot large, we are justly proud of the showing ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Plate [a] ---------- FOURTH YEAR TEAM—WINNERS OF KLINE CUP 1906-1907 FROM L I F T TO RI8MT—MAZII MOORS. CARRIE SCHUH ( C A P T A I N ) , MAROARET MC OONALD, OOL.L.IE JCNNINOS, HAZEL. MORN, CLARA TARTI ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 made. The Seattle S. A. C. and Y. M. C. A. teams are two of the strongest teams in the state. Mr. Smith, the manager, deserves credit for arranging such a good schedule. Those who played on the team were: Goodell, Nichols, Petheram, Cory, Williams and Davenport. A TOAST. (With Apologies to Miss Alma Whittier.} We wish to drink to the Fourth Years, Short and lean, And we surely drink most deeply To the Fourth Year Basket Team. Here's to Carrie Schuh, Our brave guard and Capt'n, Who made Mabel Dargon Wonder what had happened. Here's to Hazel Horn, The Fourth Year brave but small. Who made VanCuren mourn And wonder, "Where's my ball.' Here's to our little center, Brave Margaret, jumping high, Whene'er a ball came near her She caught it on the fly. Here's to Dolly Jennings Who has our love and praise, She calmly made her innings While Ruby stood and gazed. Here's to little Tartie, Who didn't do so bad, For she made the valiant Arke Feel most awfully sad. ••A So we drink to all the Fourth Years, We drink their glory up, And we DEANK again most deeply From out that Silver Cup. (Moral: He who laughes last, laughs best.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of S. B. IRISH Co., 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . . Editor-in-Chiet GLADYS PATRIC Senior LULU SHIRCLIFFE Junior NOAH DAVENPORT . . . . . . Class of'09 ESSIE WARNER Class of '10 GRACE TREMAIN Class o f ' u AMIE HALL Class of ' i* ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS . . . . Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands ot the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI. APRIL, 1907 No. 7 EDITORIAL. In an institution of this kind where students remain only a year or two at a time, they are prone to lose themselves in their studies and give as little time as possible to athletic sports. Such has been the record during the past year. It is true that the basket-ball season had its share of games, but the spring out-of-door sports have been lacking. Why? For several reasons. The constant demands upon the time of the students does not give them the oppor­tunity. It is a rush from morning till night. Whether this is due to the spirit of the times or constant pressure from the teachers' is a question which only the student himself can answer. Another reason and one which I believe to be more potent, is due to lack of interest on the part of the faculty. There seems to be every reason in the world why they should be interested. Every institution of prominence, and we include this one among the number, has its athletic field, tennis and handball courts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Plate [b] ---------- JUNIOR TEAM FROM LtFT TO RI8MT-LULU SHIRCLIFFt, SRACt WlLLtY, VIOLA VAN CUREN. ( C A P T A I N ) , ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 The reasons for such are quite obvious. The drain upon the vitality when studying is re­placed by the strength gained from exercise upon the track or court. With a small amount of expenditure several tennis courts could be made, a baseball dia­mond cleared, and as a consequence we believe that the school-room results would be better. It is not the intention of the writer to be dic-tatory, but observation, we believe, justifies our position. It is hoped that before long our school shall add to its environment as the means whereby the student shall have plenty of pleasant and healthful sports. A DIVINE TRAGEDY. The early morning sunlight was slowly creeping through the wide windows of the biology laboratory, trying to dispel the gloom which pervaded every corner of the room, and, in fact, the whole building, for it was the end of the quarter when the students wore upon their faces the expression of a tumult that raged within. Some of them could be heard to utter dire vengeance upon the heads of their unfortunate instructors, who were so unappreciative of their intellectual capacity and so devoid of the sourtesies of polite life as to fail to give them a passing mark, while other more self-conscious Mies were heard to give expression to some such thought as this: "Tell me not in idle numbers Normal life's a happy dream, For the girl will flunk that slumbers And the Profs are not what they seem." To return to the biology laboratory. There ivas seated in one corner of the room alone, lejected youth. He seemed to be the center of ill the gloom of the Normal school. Very strikingly, indeed, was this settled melancholy n contrast with the usual sunny smiles of Rob Wilson, for Eob's happy disposition had nade him a favorite in the school, especially imong the girls. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Was he brooding over a failure? Ah, no, a failure was never known to affect Rob so deeply. Was it a secret conspiring against the Juniors (Rob was a Fourth Year). We think not, for the Fourth Years had long since learned the wisdom of diplomacy. The gloomy silence was broken by the voice of Fred Ross (a tall slender youth, also a Fourth Year). "Hello, old man, what's up; flunked in any­thing?" The groan which followed this remark only fanned the flame of Fred's curiosity. "Say; you sick?" This time he was answered by a grunt of contempt, accompanied by a look of mingled pity and despair (despair for himself and pity for his friend's lack of intuition). Suddenly there flashed over Fred's face a look of understanding and sympathy. Whether it came from some past experience in his life, I know not, but he remarked with some con­cern in his voice: "Got the mitten, Hey?" "Thunder and lightning! Tom fool! Blun­dering idiot!" came in spasmodic screams from Rob. " I haven't flunked! I haven't got the mit­ten ! I'm not sick! I'm dead broke, that's what I am." The look of relief which overspread Fred's countenance did not re-establish Rob's confi­dence in the brotherhood of man; much less his next remark. "O, better than the meat pie feast, O, better for to be The man who neither owes a debt, Or spends his money free." Fred was given to an untimely quoting of morals and scripture. Fortunate, indeed, for him that there burst through the door a half dozen frantic Junior girls, and Rob's attention was directed into-other channels. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 The girls had just handed in their final ex­amination papers, in biology. "Do you suppose we'll ever get through?" said Martha, despairingly. "Let's hope so," replied Minnie Anderson. "Say, could you give examples of all the proofs of evolution?" asked Ida Crooks. "I couldn 't think of any proof by artificial breath­ing, except the Fourth Years." "Artificial breathing!" came in exclamation from all the girls. "You mean artificial breed­ing, don't you?" When the laugh subsided Ida had fled. Alas, she had failed to follow up the lecture with a perusal of the text. The mistake was due either to Ida's deficient hearing or the instruct­or's articulation (most likely the latter). "What did she mean by saying the Fourth Years are a proof by artificial breathing," in­quired Gertrude, the English girl. "Well, you see," began Lulu Shircliff, in the tone of a professor, "We have in our midst a very evident proof of evolution by artificial breathing. By this method the Fourth Years have passed through three cycles of their evo­lution and are now rapidly evolving, by this artificial breathing, generation of hot air, etc., through the fourth cycle into the family of higher animals, known as advanced students, Species, Juniors and Seniors. This evolution has been increased and in­tensified by playing basket-ball, and especially by winning the Cline cup from the Juniors." '' Hold on, Jess; where are you going ?'' cried Grace Hedger, as Jessie Bryant jumped over the table in her haste to reach the door, knock­ing over a bottle of nitric acid and a jar of paromecium. " I 'm going to tell the engineer to utilize some of this artificial breathing, hot air, etc., in heating the building." There is no predicting what marvelous im­provements might have resulted in our heating plant if Jessie had not been caught by the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Language Professor and sent home for disturb­ing the hall. "By George, those Junior girls aren't so slow," remarked Fred as they passed up to assembly. "Well, I guess not," replied Rob. "Some­times even I cannot keep even with them." We can pardon Fred's somewhat tardy per­ception when we realize how his attentions had been monopolized by the winning grace of a fair-haired Fourth Year maid. All day Rob chilled the atmosphere of the school room with his desperate countenance and struck terror to the hearts of the girls when he returned their merry smiles with a stony stare. "What could be the matter with Rob?" How little did they realize that Rob's board bill had not been paid for two months and his room rent for twice that long! How little did they dream that unless a rainbow dropped a pot of gold, or Mida's golden truck was given him, Rob's songs and laughter would no longer be heard on Normal hill. Alas, Rob had little faith in miracles; much less in his prospects of living without eating or sleeping, especially the former, for his ap­petite had occasioned some comment at the dining hall. As to how Rob became broke I do not know. Perhaps he was not sufficiently economical; perhaps his guardian was a stingy old aunt (a retired Normal student), or, perhaps, he had no guardian and was working his own way up the stony path of knowledge. I only know that he was short of cash and very despondent at the thought of leaving school and the girls. That evening Rob was seen walking down Happy Valley. He seemed lost in thought. To a distant observer he might have been steeping his soul in the beauty of the sunset, in the wonderful, ever-changing glory of the sky and landscape. But to a more careful observer it was evident that his communion was not with Nature. I doubt that he was conscious of her ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Plate [c] ---------- SENIOR TEAM . .. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT-(uPPER ROw), ADA MYERS, ALICE MC-CUL. LOUGH (CAPTAIN), BERTH EDNA PAYNE, LOLA RECORDS: (LOWER ROW), HELEN GOLDTHWAITE, ELLEN O'FARRELL, FRAN­CES MONCRIEF ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 visible forms. He did, however, speak a vari­ous language, which sounded something like this: " I am busted; yes, I'm busted! Ebbs the jingling pennies fast And the dark Plutonic shadows The landlady's face overcast. Ah, no more across the campus Shall my voice exulting swell. Louise, Lulu, Grace and Jennie, Jessie Bryant, Dorm, farewell." Suddenly he stopped with his eye riveted on the walk in front of him, for there, as sure as Romine's Jokes, lay a pocketbook. He picked it up, opened it and, Lo, there lay revealed a roll of bills—three hundred dollars. For some moments Rob struggled with a problem of ethics, but as he turned away with the bills in his pocket he quoted: "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth." I doubt if a minister would have considered his interpretation of the scripture altogether Theological. At dinner the girls were delighted to see Rob's smiles return and the matron's face wore an apologetic smile as he handed her his de­linquent board bill. The next morning, in assembly, Doctor Mathes read an announcement like this: "Lost—Near the Normal school, a pocketbook containing three hundred dollars in bills. Find­er return to John Simpson, room 31, Sunset block, and receive $50 reward." Fred was troubled to see the desperate look return to his friend's countenance and won­dered to whom he referred in his mutterings about fools and blockheads. From former ex­perience he deemed it wise not to inquire. As Rob passed out of the door at noon with a determined look in his eye, he read upon the bulletin board these importune lines: " I t ' s a sin to steal a pin. " I t ' s a greater to steal a tater. " I t ' s a whopper to steal a copper." Where was the adjective expressive of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger sin it was to steal all the pennies contained in $300? Webster did not contain one. When Fred returned to his room in the afternoon he passed Rob's door and walked in. The room was strewn with a litter that spoke of a hasty departure. Upon the stand were these lines written in Rob's familiar scroll: "There's a land that is warmer than this, In my dreams I can see it afar, And if I don't soon mend my way I'll go to my dwelling place there." Fred pondered over the note for some time, but could not solve the unsolvable. He decided that Rob's mind must have been the receptacle of too much moonshine and that he had better not speak of the note. Rob's departure was the subject of conversa­tion for some time, and as a great question cannot be settled until it is settled right, it was never settled. No one ever dreamed of connecting it with an anonymous letter received by Mr. Simpson a few months later, as follows: "Enclosed find $300 due your account." The man was a real estate agent and did not question the source of the money, nor the psychological erudition that brought these lines into his mind: "So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers, Lo, thou must, The youth replies, ' I can.' " —Alma Whittier. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Plate [d] ---------- FROM RIGHT TO BOYS' TEAM LEPT-NOAH DAVENPORT, ROY SOOOELL ( C A P T A I N ) , ROSER WILLIAMS, CHAS. PETHERAM, WALTER NICHOLS, LEON CORY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS' tfjaJlfiajaBUiili^ Are Yoti Taking Advantage of it? 1 m Just now with so much Spring and Summer wear­ing Apparel to buy, are you taking advantage of our liberal trade princi­ples which we always have in force ? When 3'ou get your pur­chase home and for any r e a s o n are dissatisfied with it, return it at once in s a l e a b l e condition, along with d u p l i c a te check, for cheerful refund. Could anything be fairer than that ? m •THE FAIR" jffiiljoyaijaiigggij^^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished for Housekeeping for Young I^ady Students. Best of Accommodations. One block from car line. Gas or fuel for cooking. Engage rooms now for the Summer Term or for the next School Year. Enquire MRS. GEO. A. JENKINS Phone Main 2712 414 High Street A Young Woman May Have Many friends, but she will find none so steadfast, so ready to respond to her wants, so capable of pushing her ahead, as a little leather covered book with the name of a good strong bank on its cover. FIRST NATIONAL BANK CORNER ELK AND HOLLY STREETS UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY RESOURCES OVER TWO MILLION DOLLARS ESTABLISHED 1890 PHONE RED 203 S. B. I R I S H ca CO. EVERYTHING IN P R I N T I N G THAT IS GOOD LEGAL. BLANKS, ENGRAVED CALLING CARDS AND WEDDING STATIONERY, CALENDARS 1311 RAILROAD Ave. BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Designers and Manufacturers Our desingers are men of much experience. If you have a CLASS-PIN or EMBLEM of any kind we will submit you an estimate. Our com­plete and up-to-date work-rooms, employing only skilled mechanics, enables us to furnish you em­blems at a much lower price than can be bought, elsewhere. We carry and make anything in the jewelry line. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE UP-TO-DATE JEWELERS NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Pleasant Weather Shoes For the trim, clever classics of the shoe maker's art; the shoes that fit correctly and dress your feet accord­ing to the latest mode, see us. Remember, our lines are the old reliable ones; those tested and found most worthy. GEO. F\ RAY MONO 1J0 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. PHONE MAIN 41 THIEL WELTER C O M P L E T E H O U S E P U R N I S H E RS Your credit is good with us. Small weekly or monthly payments will furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City BELLI NQHAM, . . . . WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [xi] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS «. J. WELTI, President F. J. WOOD, Vice-President GEO. B. BURXE. Cashier HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4- Per Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly KERN'S L E A D I N G C O N F E . C T I O N E . P v Y IN T H E C I TY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELUNGrM HEIGHTS VrcTOR A. RORDKR, Prest. F. F. HANDCHY, Cashier WM. G. BOWS, Vice-Prest. H. WITH, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B I / L I N O H A M , WASHINGTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS 912S.OOO.OO This Bank transacts a general banking business. • Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [xii] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS MT ^4 ^4 4V4VA AWAWA AW4 AWA WA 4 4W4 AW4 AWA AWA AWAWA AWA AWA AWA A™A ~AJ J. N. S E L B Y CO. BooKsellers, Stationers, ScHool FurnisHers t PROPER GOODS PROPER PRICES 204 WEST HOLLY ST. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ' W W W W W w w v w ^ v v w w w w w w w v RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 77© FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL. PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET SFEOI AL Carbon Panel Photos 5oc. per doz. WE DO ALU KINDS OF . PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK %m.i..«. ¥y PRICES REASONABLE BRING IN YOUR KODAK WORK Sandison Studio 3gei«3 r JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELUNGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KODAKS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC * gt; SUPPLIES * WE DO DEVELOPING AND PRINTING FOR AMATEURS COLLINS CO. LEADIHG PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Telephone Black 1SS1 206 East Holly Street H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 11Q3 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, WasH. LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'C, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BEL.UNGHAM. WASH. ESTABLISHED 1S90 PHONE RED 413 S. B. Irish Co. SUCCESSORS TO EDSON IRISH P R I N T I N G ENGRAVED CARDS 1311 RAILROAD AVE., BELtLIXGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [xiv] ---------- —We bring the light to you—making all • connections whether for gas or electricity ONLY 5AY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL I Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. \ I Phone M a i n 121 COB. BAY AND HOLLY SIS., BELLIHGHAM J • • • • • • • • • • • » » » » » • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • R U S H I N G The Sale of Eastman's New Line of Kodaks Something Interesting and Prac­tical in New Kodaks A Large Shipment Just Received We Develop Print Your Films Engberg Pharmacy FREE DELIVERY Phone Main 224 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 April - Page [xv] ---------- pJSISI@@iSJ^I^I(2IMSI^i^!iMini^IMSI@I5iI@I@ISISi@ISI@JSISJc!i@IS]SR rE don't want to "blow our own horn" too much, but when we have Clothing that is made and fits so well, we've just got to tell about it or you wouldn't know it; and if you didn't know it you might buy elsewhere. That would'nt suit us, of course, so come in and try on a coat sometime, just to see. Suits $12.50 to $30 G0X-0VE.RL06K GO. an East Holly St. Hannah Block BELLINGHAM \\'^^M^MM^^^^!^5SM^^^^SS^M^M^^M^^SiPPPPP
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- 1907_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington May, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Sessio
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Show more1907_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington May, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER SESSION The Fourth Summer Session of the Normal School will open June ioth and close July 20th, 1907. Classes will be offered in some thirty different subjects including reviews in several common branches and classes in many required subjects in the regular courses of study. A class in almost any required subject will be organized if four or more students request it. Students may receive cerdit toward graduation if not more than three studies are taken. A moderate tuition fee is charged for the Summer School. Text books are loaned free of charge. Only morning sessions are held, and several lectures and excursions are pro­vided during the session. The March Bulletin will contain full announcements. Send for a copy if interested. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department organized last Sep­tember is prepared to give superior instruction. Students may enroll for Piano Sessions with­out taking other work in the Normal School. Beginning pupils will be received and given special attention. Hours for lessons will be arranged to meet reasonable demands of stu­dents. Pianos for practice are provided. Terms are reasonable, only seventy-five cents per lesson. Miss Elena Bateman is in charge of the Piano Department. Instruction in Voice Culture is offered by Miss Mable M. Moore, regular teacher of vocal music in the Normal School. Students may also enroll for this work alone. A course of eighteen lessons in voice culture costs $13.50. Sudents entering as special students in music may arrange to secure the privileges of the library and gymnasium. Address all correspondence to the Principal, EDWARD T. MATHES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELUNQHAM. WASH. Our Hay Sale Ends Saturday, the 18th 20 per Cent Discount on all Nov­elty Dress Goods During this Sale Here is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss All Novelty Dress Goods 20 per Gt. off For Modern Hethods in Showing lien's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Leading Hatters in Bellingham The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. CARL M. ERB SPECIALIST IN DISEASES EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES KITTED Telephone Red 2381 Daylight Block Residence, Black 2352 BELLINGHAM, WASH. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16, 17 a nd 18, Fischer Block. Phones—Residence, Black 1462 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p . m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLING HAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON Office Hours 10 to 12 a. 2 to 5 p . n: in. 1. Office. Re* Phones Main 4 ideuce, Red Q67 F. V. SHUTE, M. D Physician and Surgeon Office, Rooms 7 and 8, Fischer Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. W. C. KEYES RSD FRONT BUILDING Office Phone Red 832 Residence Phone Red 302 BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON M All the Leading Magazines Sk We carry a fine line of "Whiting's a n d Eaton, Hurlbut's L i n e n Stationery A large stock to select from and prices that are as Cor­rect as the stationery. GRAHAM A MUNCH • OWL PHARMACY ML ""pHOHES, Miia 2021, Rid 1131. Frw d«llier/ inywht™, inrtimi ^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [iv] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 BELUNGHAM, WASH, DR. J. C. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone Red 263 Fischer Block Residence Phone Black 1868 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLOUS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black u 651 Lighthouse Block Residence Phone Black 267s Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block 6LASSES ACCURATELY FITTEB MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co. Everything to furnish a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [v] ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS A "Watchmaher and Man'fg' Jeweler For Watches, ClocKs, and Fine Jewelry- Engraving, Fine Watch Repairing, and Jewelry Making of Every Description T h e BellingHam Souvenir Hat Pins Always on Sale. Price 3 5 c . Telephone Black 257 311 West Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. S W A Y S ' fflsffi: - g L I f l B I ENTIRE NEW LINE PARASOLS FOR GRADUATION GIFTS NOBBY LINE OF PURSES AND BAQS BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The most complete stock of high-grade Dress Goods, Silks and Domestic Dry Goods in the northwest. HIGH CLASS AND EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY, CLOAKS, SUITS, WAISTS AND FURS F I N E D R E S S M A K I NG THB LEADER J. W. ROB R. I.AMONT Telephone Main 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROB I.AMONT, Props. HOME FURNISHERS COMPLETE Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELUNGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. mCOKPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. t Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 \ \ 1207 Elk Street BEUJNGHAM, WASH. \ MORSE HDW. 60. I025-J039 ELK ST. The Hardware Store Office Phone Main « j . Store Phone Main 94 HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS OR. GHAS. O. TURNER, MOW. GLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [a] ---------- 'i ^v*^iipj?i!^^^K^s%i gt;'^^-Ss^W-?:'*:"^ BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [1] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MAY, 1907 VACATIONS. The custom of taking an annual vacation is apparently growing among the American peo­ple. This we believe is a wise tendency, but in order to get the best results from a vacation our plans must be carefully made. It is commonly said that rest may be secured by a change of occupation as well as by a relax­ation from labor. If this principle is true, the student finds himself in a most fortunate posi­tion, for after the close application of a long school year he feels the need of physical exer­cise and out-door employment, and at the same time feels the necessity of earning funds for the coming year. It is our suggestion there­fore that every student who can possibly do so, find some occupation for the summer than open air. If it is necessary to work for wages, do not hesitate to accept honorable employ­ment in the forest, field or garden. If you are able to spend the summer "resting," then plan with friends for some trip into the mountains. Place the few necessary articles into a pack, then throw that pack over your shoulder and start on foot with your party for a tramp of forty or fifty miles up some steep mountain trail. Take plenty of time for the journey, sleep out of doors every night, live on a plain, simple diet, enjoy the beauties of the scenery as you pass along, and your annual outing will be almost ideal. You will get the exercise, pure mountain air, change of scene with little expense, all of which go far to make an ideal outing for all classes of people. E. T. MATHES. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [b] ---------- Truth , , 7s That Was Shall be. STELLA MOTT— Past: Just a girl. Present: Unassuming. Future: A model teacher. ELSIE WARE— Past: Seldom seen. Present: Seldom heard. Future: Always seen and heard (of). ELIZABETH SOUDERS— Past: Getting love(ly). Present: Loving. Future: Loved. NORA CORBETT— Past: Best forgotten. Present: Senior President. Future: An aversion to peda­gogic suitors. TYRA THOMSON— Past: A tidy schoolgirl from Dakota. Present: A devoted Y. W. C. A. worker. Future: A tidy housekeeper. WALTER NICHOLS— Past: Port Angeles fisher­man. Present: Irresponsible. Future: A veterinary surgeon ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [c] ---------- HELEN GOLDTHWAITE-Past: Eating jelly. Present: "Jelly." Future: Making jelly. ELLEN O'FARREL— Past: In basket ball. Present: Starring in soci­ology. Future: Starring in farming. ADA MYERS— Past: Keeping " b a c h e l o r hall." Present: Promenades the Normal Hall. Future: A faithful keeper of ex-bachelor's hall. PEARL VAN OSTRAND— Past: A lass—rural. Present: Senior a(t) las (t). Future: Sighing alas! GUY S. ALLISON— Past: Managing (?) Kirks-ville Normal. Present: Managing (?) Bell-ingham Normal. Future: Managing Walla Walla. MINERVA LAWRENCE— Past: Learning domestic sci­ence (Pratt). Present: Teaching domestic science. Future: Applying domestic science. GRACE MANSFIELD— Past: Growing tall. Present: Growing wise. Future: Growing popular. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [d] ---------- ADA PENCE— Past: Forgotten. Present: Unknown. Future: Mysterious. BYRD ANSLOW— Past: A leader of rural so­ciety. Present: A leader of the singing society. Future: A leader of a mis­sionary society. FRANCES MONCRIEF— Past: Sealing letters. Present: Making seals. Future: Sealing proposals. ELLEN SWEET— Past: A little sweet. Present: A little sweeter. Future: No longer Sweet. GLADYS PATRIC— Past: The wit of Snohomish. Present: The wit of Normal. Future: The rival wit of Ezra Kendall. LESLIE HANKINS— Past: A shy High School girl. Present: Noted for bashful-ness. Future: Lecturer on Brown­ing. FAITH POPE— Past: Generally speaking. Present: Always speaking. Future: Outspoken. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [e] ---------- ANDREW ANDERSON— Past: Lacking experience in (?) Present: Getting experience in (?) Future: Experienced in (?) AIMEE MOYER— Past: Talking! Present: Talking!! Future: Talking!!! GRACE SMITH— Past: A would-be teacher. Present: Training school flunky. Future: A teacher. FRANCES ARNOLD— Past: Making acquaintances at Steilacoom. Present: Making like ac­quaintances at Normal. Future: Reflecting on ac­quaintances in Alaska. TINA WAHL— Past: A Tiny "Wall." Present: Quiet but mighty. Future: A great Wahl. EMMA LEIDL— Past: Doing good. Present: Doing teachers. Future: Done. GRACE PURINTON— Past: A Puri(n)ton from New England. Present: A Puri(n)ton from Tacoma. Future: Still a Puri(n)ton. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [f] ---------- ALICE McCULLOUGH— Past: Quiet, studious, get­ting B's. Present: Getting worse, get­ting G's. Future: Growing old, grow­ing (P's) peas. LOLA RECORDS— Past: A long time. Present: Typewriter (?) Future: Let it alone. ROGER WILLIAMS— Past: A bashful young swain. Present: Still a young (?) swain, but not bashful. Future: Not a swain, but a deacon. BERTH ELDA PAYNE— Past: Athletic traveling. Present: Studious (?) travel­ing some more. Future: Traveling in all states—except matrimonial state. MARY LEA PEMBERTON— Past: A Nebraska school-marm. Present: A training school-marm. Future: An old maid school-marm. MYRTLE ALEXANDER— Past: Administering the rod. Present: Administering to the sick. Future: Administering to Mr. . HERBERT COPELAND— Past: Populist. Present: Socialist Future: Goodness only knows! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 3 ---------- The Normal Messenger 3 PROGRAM FOR COMMENCEMENT WEEK. Saturday, June 1, 8:00 P. M. Debating and Oratorical Contests— Question: "Resolved, That the United States should adopt more stringent immigra­tion laws." Affirmative—Miss Alice Pence, Miss Eva Mc­Donald. Negative—Mr. Guy S. Allison, Miss Gladys Patric. Music—'' Sohrab Rustum " Matthew Arnold Mrs. Faith Pope. "Jean Val Jean and the Bishop" Les Miserables Miss Laura Jaycox. "Enoch Arden" Miss Ina Long. Sunday, 3:00 P. M. Baccalaureate Address—Dr. J. P. D. Lloyd. Rector of St. Marks, Seattle. Monday, 8:30 P. M. Junior Banquet in Honor of the Seniors. Tuesday, 8:00 P. M. Senior Class Play—"As You Like i t" Shakespeare Wednesday, 8:00 P. M. Alumni Reception. Thursday, 10:00 A. M. Commencement Address—Dr. Bowman, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger FAREWELL TO THE SENIOR CLASS. Instead of the class strife, clamor, and laughter which rang through the building at the beginning of the year, we now find peace and quiet. Why this sudden change? The saddest time of our school year is ap­proaching— the time when we shall part from friends and classmates and seek our separate ways of life. Let us not be down-hearted, but rather cheer and help those who are about to leave school and cross the threshold of life. To the Seniors, as they gaze into the future, are visi­ble only success and fame, and eager to con­quer all they forget those they are leaving behind. But we shall miss the class of '07 more than we now can tell. It is this class that has com­manded obedience for two years. It is this class that has been the guardian of our schools, watching over all and directing each in the right way. And we feel that as it steps out into the world to assume the duties of life, it will still be a guardian and director. So farewell, noble Seniors, one and all; win success and fame, and remember there is a class behind that silent watch of all thy works will keep and will give thee heartfelt applause. LULU SHIRCLIFFE, '08. LIFE'S WEB. Mysterious, but simple still, is life unfolding web; Each day we see the silken strands we weave. But silken-like, they float away at eventide, And ere the morning's gold drives back the duller gray The strand is lost, to give another play. We little think, from day to day, we spin aught else but strands, Until, some moment unaware, we catch a glimpse of life. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 (As when, into the fountain's pool one looks into its deeps, And sees, far through the crystal depths, the pebbles' rounded forms), And see a web, the strands of which are former acts transformed. Since life is ever weaving thread by thread, Into a unity, translucent yet for aye, It matters much, since this frail form spans time, Fixt twixt heaven, the limit, and earth the variable sort What enters it, to make more beautous or dis­tort. Therefore, take each golden moment as though it were the last, And fit in it, as in the ring the jeweler fits the .sparkling gem, The richest thought or act thy life's storehouse then holds, And when before thy Creator thy life's web's brought to light, 'Twill sparkle in radiant beauty in His own precious light. G. S. ALLISON. 1907-08 ADDRESSES OF GRADUATES. Lola Records—Everett, Washington. Myrtle Alexander—Snohomish, Washington. G. S. Allison—Tacoma, Washington. B. M. Anslow—Port Orchard, Washington. Andrew Anderson—University, Seattle, Wash­ington. Frances Arnold—Bellingham, Washington. Nora Corbett—Seattle, Washington. Helen Goldthwaite—Goldendale, Washington. Leslie Hankins—Bellingham, Washington. Emma Leidl—Goldendale, Washington. Grace Mansfield—Tacoma, Washington. Aimee Moyer—Bellingham, Washington. Ada Myers—Shelton, Washington. Walter Nichols—Prosser, Washington. Frances Moncrief—Everett, Washington. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Alice McCullough—Everett, Washington. Ellen O'Farrell—Orting, Washington. Gladys Patric—Port Angeles, Washington. Mary Lea Pemberton—Bellingham, Washing­ton. Ada Pence—Avon, Washington. Faith Pope—Bellingham, Washington. Grace Smith—Bellingham, Washington. Elizabeth Souders—Auburn, Washington. Ellen Sweet—Seattle, Washington. Pearle Van Ostrand—Perndale, Washington. Tina Wahl—Blaine, Washington. Tyra Thompson—Tacoma, Washington. Roger Williams—Renton, Washington. Herbert W. Copeland—Port Orchard, Wash­ington. Stella Mott—Seattle, Washington. Grace Purinton—Tacoma, Washington. Minerva Lawrence—Snohomish, Washington. Berth El da Payne—Colfax, Washington. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger pg. 7 THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of S. B. IRISH Co., 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF GUY SELVIN ALLISON . . . - Editor-in-Chief GLADYS PATRIC Senior Lulu SHIRCLIFFE , Junior NOAH DAVENPORT Class of '09 ESSIE WARNER Class o f ' 10 GRACE TREMAIN Class o f 11 AMIE HALL Class of'12 ADA HOGLE Art Editor WALTER NICHOLS - Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands ot the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI. MAY, 1907 No. 8 EDITORIAL. "From seventeen years till now here lived I." What a kind, patient, self-denying matron you have been. Normal! What fond memories shall ever linger round you even when far dis­tance separate us! Golden sunset skies mirrored from silvered waters of old Pacific foretell your glorious morrow. Six classes have gone from your walls before the Seniors of 1907. Their graces lighten home and hamlet far and near. Their careful service has paved a way to immediate usefulness for those who enter their profession from Bellingham Normal. The seventh class, the Senior class of 1907, has marked distinction. We may say it is representative of more than average citizens of the State of Washington, since its aims are higher than pure financial aggrandizement. Personality is strongly assertive. The individual members have worked stren­uously and few who entered with intention to graduate in June have met despair. The quiet- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger ness of the class has caused some to wonder who are the "naughty sevens," as little has been accomplished for outward effect. "At seventeen years many their fortunes seek." While little may be left within these halls to mark it being here the members of this class will fill prominent and important places in school work throughout Washington. The class of '07 has yet to reach the prime of life. This has been true of its predecessors. This fact with characteristics previously men­tioned will enable the institution to witness more lasting and wholesome results in future years from this class than the past year alto­gether indicates. "From seventeen years till now, here lived I, but now live I here no more." In all the vigor of youth, with the bright­ness of prosperity around it, full of hope and gladness, this class goes into its field. It holds no sad reflections; it cherishes only joyous, happy thoughts of Bellingham Normal, its Alma Mater. B. M. ANSLOW. SENIOR FAREWELL. We have a class that soon will go Into the world their work to do, And whether abroad or here at home, Our wishes follow where'er they roam. The Senior class respect has won, Each duty has been nobly done. Ideals high and steady aim, They soon will win an honored name. We'll miss them in our work each day, We '11 miss them in our circle gay; But from the cup we drink their joy, Success be theirs without alloy. We would not bid the class farewell, In spirit we are with them still. We'll bid them God speed as they start, Extend a wish from every heart. TYRA THOMPSON. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Y. W. C. A. The Influence of the Young Women's Chris­tian Association in a College Girl's Life. The plaee and power of the Young Women's Christian Association in college life have gained increasing recognition. Girls attending school usually have an ideal in mind toward which they are working. This ideal, in the main, is a woman, well developed, mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. The school curriculum takes care of the mental and physical powers, while the social activities are carefully encouraged. The spiritual side of life is practically neglected except in so far as the Christian Association supplies the need. Every girl in her college work finds her re­ligious faith in danger of being undermined by the new theories, scientific and otherwise, that are thrust upon her. It is here that the in­fluence of the Young Women's Christian Asso­ciation is most largely felt. It attempts to guide, help, and strengthen the Christian faith of the girls. Each weekly devotional meeting, each Bible class has its part in strengthening and deepening the religious life. The Association also promotes the social life of the school. It is here that girls from all classes meet in Christian fellowship. Some of the closest friendships are formed as a result of this fellowship and common interest felt by members of the Association. The very exist­ence of the Association indicates a sense of responsibility on the part of the students them­selves, for the moral tone and religious life of the school. Aside from the individual good it accomplishes this co-operation for the fur­therance of the high ideals for the institution is of lasting benefit to many. One of these ideals that has a lasting influence on individual lives as well as in the general atmosphere of the school is the spirit of CHARITY versus the spirit of CRITICISM that does much to sweeten the relations of student with faculty, and student with student. The Young Woman's Christian Association ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger offers a peculiar opportunity to those who graduate from the institution, for those who go out into the world may still remain in the Association. A lively interest in this world­wide progressive organization will help to keep the young teacher from showing the "ear­marks of her profession." She need not feel that all her college ties are broken. To summarize in a sentence, I would say that the Young Woman's Christian Association is a large factor in that ALL ROUND DEVEL­OPMENT necessary to an ideal woman's life, be she teacher or follower of some other occu­pation. ADA F. MYERS. CLASS WILL. We, the Senior class of the township '07, in the county of Normal, in the state of Wis­dom, do make and publish, this our last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say: '01. It is our will that our funeral be con­ducted without pomp, unnecessary parade, and ostentation (out of consideration of our good taste), and that the expenses thereof, and all our just debts be fully paid from the overflowing (?) coffers of that generous body, the JUNIORS. '02. We give, devise, and bequeath to our most creditable and apt pupils, the FOURTH YEARS, our much desired seats in Assembly, and the Editorship of the "Messenger," so efficiently and capably filled by one of our worthy members. We likewise bequeath to them the right of entering the state of Wis­dom, as Seniors '08, that they may be spared the ignominy of crossing JUNIOR bridge. '03. We give, devise, and bequeath to our little sisters and brothers, the JUNIORS, that title to all of our possessions and property, the plantation, known as Seniordom, situated in the aforesaid township, during the rest of their natural life at the Normal, several ses­sions of summer school included, and all ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [g] ---------- FACULTY BELLINCHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page 11 ---------- 11 The Normal Messenger "dead stock," alligators, seals, paramoecia, mummies, etc., found under the rafters, and under the special guardianship of Prof. R.; also all the valuable furniture contained in Senior parlor, not particularly and otherwise disposed of, our much worn Sociology text, and our much more worn-out teacher; our re­maining supply of soothing ointment, "Power thro' Repose," to be applied at all times when friction arises between the easily flus-trated and excitable JUNIORS, and their cool classmates; and last, but not least, a copy of our letters of application for schools, to serve as models, and to insure success. '04. Appreciating their brawn and ability to play basketball, and likewise their inability to make up "cons," we do bestow upon the THIRD YEARS some of our spare credits.. We do pray them to use them freely. '05. To the FIRST and SECOND YEARS, we give the privilege of living, weaklings tho' they are, under the careful guidance of the FOURTH YEARS. '06. To the Faculty, we give a rest from Slams, Jams and Worries, believing in the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have done by you." '07. And last, we hereby constitute and ap­point the FOURTH YEARS to be the "Execu­tioners" of this, our last will and testament, revoking and annulling all former wills by us made, and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be our last will and testament. Signed this 6th day of June, in the Year of Wisdom, '07. THE SENIORS. Signed, published and declared by the above named SENIORS as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us and, and at their requests, signed by us as witnesses of the same. MANAGER OF HEATING APPARATUS. Witnesses: Faculty. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Plate [h] ---------- vSiStiiijit^s^:-'"^^^ 5B55p^I m. " * ^ ^ r - ^ R ^ t mmm- VIEWS OF OUTSIDE AND ROOMS OF THE DORMITORY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished for Housekeeping for Young Lady Students. Best of Accommodations. One block from Normal. Gas or fuel for cooking. Engage rooms now for the Summer Term or for the next School Year. Enquire MRS. GEO. A. JENKINS Phone Main 2712 414 High Street A Young Woman May Have Many friends, but she will find none so steadfast, so ready to respond to her wants, so capable of pushing her ahead, as a little leather covered book with the name of a good strong bank on its cover. FIRST NATIONAL BANK CORNER ELK AND HOLLY STREETS UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY RESOURCES OVER TWO MILLION COLLARS ESTABLISHED 1890 PHONE RED 203 S. B. I R I S H C8L C O . EVERYTHING IN P R I N T I N G THAT IS GOOD LEGAL BLANKS, ENGRAVED CALLING CARDS AND WEDDING STATIONERY. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS giaagMgjBiBiBigi^jgigiBM°iaa^pjgJi^igiBjgjgi^iBiBg A Child Can Trade in this store as well as a grown-up. All goods marked with plain figures; a child can read them as well as a grown­up. Simple, straightforward storekeeping; simple straight­forward advertising; no at­tempt to confuse; no attempt to place before children or their elders the facts other than they are. These are what this store stands for. To pro­tect this store's patrons, child or adult, and to insure the greatest service, is what we are striving for. When you get home and for any reason are dissatisfied with your pur­chase, return it in a saleable condition, along with the duplicate check for cheerful re­fund or exchange. _ THE FAIR ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Designers and Manufacturers Our desingers are men of much experience. If yon have a CLASS-PIN or EMBLEM of any kind we will submit you an estimate. Our com­plete and up-to-date work-rooms, employing only skilled mechanics, enables us to furnish you em­blems at a much lower price than can be bought elsewhere. We carry and make anything in the jewelry line. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HODSE UP-TO-DATE JEWELERS NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON Pleasant Weather Shoes For the trim, clever classics of the shoe maker's art; the shoes that fit correctly and dress your feet accord­ing to the latest mode, see us. Remember, our lines are the old reliable ones; those tested and found most worthy. GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY ST. 1322-1324 COMMERCIAL ST. PNONE MAIN 41 THIEL WELTER COMPLETE HOUSEPURNISHERS Your credit is good with us. Small weekly or monthly payments will furnish your home. We carry the most complete line of House Furnishings in the City BELLINQHAM, . . . . WASHINQTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS H. J. WELTY, President F. J. WOOD, Vice-President GEO. B. IURKE, Gashler HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington Pays 4- P e r Cent Interest Compounded Quarterly KB R N ' S L E A D I N G C O N F E C T I O N E R Y IN T H E C I TY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 MARZ FRANK M E A T , POULTRY AND F I SH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 . 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELUNGHAM S i JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BELLINGflflM HEIGHTS VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDCHY, Cashier WM. G. BOWS, Vice-Prest. H. WITH, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS S125.000.00 This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently '^been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • W W • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J. N. S E L B Y . CO. BooKsellers, Stationers, ScKool FvirnisHers PROPER GOODS PROPER PRICES 204 WEST HOLLY ST. BELLINQHAM. WASHINGTON • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS PHONE MAIN 119 FREE DELIVERY MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL. PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET Carbon Panel Photos 5oc. per doz. WE DO ALL KINDS Of PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK -*Uiv*^ PRICES REASONABLE BRING IN YOUR KODAK WORK Sandison Studio f^w.nfn4/1 JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KODAKS AND PHOTOGRAPHYC SUPPLIES WE DO DEVELOPING AND PRINTING POP AMATEURS COLL/NS eg CO. LEADING PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Telephone Black 1881 206 Bast Holly Street H. L. Munro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1103 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 Belling'Ham, "WasH. LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 BELLINQHAM. WASH. ESTABLISHED 1890 PHONE RED 413 S. B. Irish Co. SUCCESSORS TO EDSON IRISH P R I N T I N G ENGRAVED CARDS 1311 RAILROAD *«., BMI lt;I lt;INGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [xiv] ---------- —We bring the light to you—making all • connections whether for gas or electricity • | ONLY SAY THE WORD COST IS NOMINAL i Whatcom County Railway and Light Go. f Phone M a i n 121 COR. BAY AND HOLLY STS., BELLINGHAM i • • • " • • • f f f f W W W W V W W ™ W W W ~ W W $ 600 $ New Kokaks Such Large Shipment Just Received WE DEVELOP AND PRINT Try Our Unexcelled Ice Cream Soda on a Warm Day Engberg Pharmacy FREE DELIVERY Phone Main 224 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 May - Page [xv] ---------- \KTB don't want to "blow our own horn" too much, but when we have Clothing that is made and fits so well, we've just got to. tell about it or you wouldn't know it; and if you didn't know it you might buy elsewhere. Tliat would'nt suit us, of course, so come in and try on a coat sometime, just to see. Suits $12.50 to $30 GOX-OVERLOGK GO. MIX Eamt Holly St. Hannah Block BELLESTGHAM liOfiiiiiiDn^iiigijiM^ B mPPPPP
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- 1907_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington NOVEMBER, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHA1H, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: Schoo
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1907_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington NOVEMBER, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page
Show more1907_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Cover ---------- THE Messenger Bellingham, Washington NOVEMBER, 1907 Marie Odegaard-'06 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [i] ---------- State Normal School BELLINGHA1H, WASHINGTON CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1907-1908: School year opens September 11 , 1907. Second quarter opens November 18, 1907. Thanksgiving vacation—Nov. 28-Dec. 2,1907. Holiday vacation—Dec. 20, 1907-Jan. 6,1908. Second Semester opens February 3, 1908. Spring vacation—April 3 to 7, 1908. Fourth quarter opens April 7, 1908. Annual Commencement—June n , 1908. New classes are organized each quarter. Full new program is offered for the second semester. «J New Dining Hall offers an attractive cul­tured home for young ladies. Completion of the new science annex will provide excellent laboratory facilities for all science work, in­cluding laboratories for drawing and manual training. Certificates and diplomas may be issued at the close of any quarter of the school year. Students may enter in September or Februa­ry and find regular work. Expenses are reduced to the minimum. Il­lustrated catalogue will be mailed free. E. T. flATHES, Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS MONTAGUE McHUGH BELLINGHAM. WASH. WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK OF DRESS GOODS IN THE CITY ALL THAT IS NEW AND UP-TO-DATE WILL BE FOUND IN OUR Suit Department AT POPULAR PRICES WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FURS For Modern Hethods in Showing lien's Wear, see Our Wardrobe System TheGage-DodsonCo Hart, Schaffner Harx Clothing for flen CLOVER BLOCK The Famous Shoe House We have the largest and most exclusive Stock of Shoes on the Bay. : : : : Agents for "SOROSIS SHOES" THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PHONH MAIM aasi BIRNEY GOODHEART Surgery, Diseases of Women and X-Ray Work a Specialty Rooms i, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg Residence Residence Phone Dr. Goodheart—Both Phones Dr. Birney Main 146 Main 1072—Home A ioa e „ „ „ , ./Office, Main 1634 *„«•„#«««/. ./Office, A 941 Sunset: ( R e s i d e a c e i M a £ 28g9 Automatic: j R e s i d e n c £ A ^ 24-25 DAYUGHT BLOCK, ELK STREET DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted. Office Hours: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BKLLISTGHAM, - WASHINGTON DR. KIRKPATRICK SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN SUNSET BUILDING Office /10 to 12 a. m. Telephone Main 3243 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Home A 835 Res. Telephone Main 943 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM. Rooms 313-314 Sunset Bldg. WASHINGTON ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS When You Are Sick Enough To demand tbe attention of a physician you certainly need the help that only the best drugs and medicines will provide. . . Bring your Prescriptions here and that is the land you'll get. GRAHAM MUNCH OWC PHARMACY o „ ^ M . /Sunset, Main 556 Free Delivery PHONES: ^ n o m e gt; A 556 Anywhere Anytime ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE MAIN 3074 BEIXINGHAM, WASH. Phone Main 3203 Red Front Block DR: E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MAN AGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Main 975 Lighthouse Block Residence Home A 862 Office Phone, Main 985 Home A 471 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Kar, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 a nd 2 Fischer Block GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTED HANN PHOTOGRAPHER SUNSET BLOCK Corner Elk and Holly. Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Klevator at Holly St. entrance BellingHara, Washington MONARCH RANGES Always the best Absolutely Guaranteed Easy to buy B. B. Furniture Co, Everything to f u r n i sh a home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS J. Watchmaher and Man'fg Jeweler For "Watches, ClocKs, and Fine Jewelry Engraving, Fine Watch Repairing, and Jewelry Making of Every Description The BellingHam Souvenir Hat Pins Always on Sale. Price 3 5 c Telephone Main 770 3x1 West Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. THE GAVE Good Candy is made fresh daily at The Cave, 1240 Elk Street J T R Y OUR BITTER SWEETS W. G. MORGAN, PROPRIETOR Xmas Goods— Books a Specialty. Fiction—Special Prices. Come and See. Sherman's Book Store no WEST HOLLY r i , w ^ v ; 3M L?NE°OF S e r g e s for G y m Suits T e n n i s S h o e s and Slippers N e w Underwear ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS f^»%^%^%%^%%%^%%^%%%%^%%^ THE LEADER Fall's Smartest Fashions in Women's Wear. FROM the Fashion Centers of the world we have gathered the most complete stock of Women's Wear­ing Apparel ever shown by a Bellingham store. :: Our showing of Women's and Misses' Tailored Suits, Skirts, Coats, Rain Coats, Waists, Cos­tumes and Millinery, is representative of the best thoughts and ideas of the most renowned Fashion Designers. It is extensive and varied as becomes our great Ready-to- Wear Section, where the largest business in women's apparel centers. No matter how high you place your fashion ideas, nor how acute your economical ideas may bej it is only natural that "The Leader," in its position of "pre-eminence, should and will meet them in a manner most gratifying to you. We invite you to come and see the show. * %%^%^% %*/*%/*%-«4h/%'**%'V*%r2 J. W. ROE R. LAMONT Telephones, Main 130 Home, A 130 GREAT NORTHERN FURNITURE CO. ROE LAMONT, Props. Home Furnishers Complete Corner Commercial and Magnolia Streets BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and Eggs— no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main aoo j Home A. aoa \ \ iao7 Elk Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. I MORSE HDW. 60. I023-1039 ELK ST. Ttpe JModen? Hardware Store Phones: Pacific Main 25 Home A 225 BELLINGHAM HAVE YOUR TEETH ATTENDED TO BY RELIABLE DENTISTS WHO QUARANTEE THEM WORK WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS INV. OHA8. O. TUHHEK, man. CLOVE* BL.OOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Plate [a] ---------- EDITORIAL STAFF FROM L I F T TO RIOHTI INEZ WVNN. CLARA TARTE, N. DAVENPORT. LOUISE WALKER, LEON CORY, ETHEL REVELLE A. D. FOSTER, HELEN LINDEN, ROV QOODELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER NOVEMBER, 1907 LITERAR? DEPARTMENT. (By Inez Wynn, A. P Foster.) \ THE NATIVES OF THE CONGO FREE STATE. Professor Starr, of the University of Chicago, gave an excellent lecture on the subject above mentioned at the Normal Auditorium, on the evening of October 18. After telling us how we could best get to the Congo river, he began to describe this wonder­ful river. At the distance of one hundred and five miles from shore line the fresh water of the Congo, which is of a brownish color, can be dis­tinguished from the salt water. Metallia is the first town of importance on the way up the river, but Leopoldville, a town reached by rail, in order to avoid the cataracts and falls of the river, is of most importance. Above Leopoldville the river is navigable for ten thousand miles. A three-minute walk from this town will take us to a small native village. The houses are built of poles and are covered with mats or leaves. These houses are so built that they may be taken apart and carried to some new site and there set up again. The lecturer had a very realistic interpretation of this custom. On ar­riving at the spot where a village had once been with camera and photographer he was surprised to find that the village had literally taken legs and walked off. When a native dies it is the custom of these people to bury him in the ground beneath his own house, place the trinkets and eatables be­side the grave and fasten up the piece of mat­ting which serves as a door. As a manager of a plantation Professor Starr had an excellent opportunity to study these people. He states that they are a harmless people and that there is but one thing to fear in that country, and that is a crocodile. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger These people work for the small stipend of about six cents per week, which is paid in rations and salt and an additional monthly wage of a bolt of cloth, which is valued at about one dollar and five cents. This wage, says Professor Starr, is scarcely earned as they are a very indolent people. The only reason that a young man wishes to work is that he may be able to buy a wife. After he has a wife he may rest while his wife provides for the family. " Some cannibals are found among the natives, and some pygmies, but these are exceptions to the rule. As a conclusion a series of stereopticon views were given illustrating the native customs as to facial decoration, head-dress, etc. In regard to the question of inhuman treat­ment of the natives by the Belgian government, the lecturer stated that in his year's sojourn in the Congo Free State he had seen none of it, and that in his opinion it was almost entirely newspaper talk. MY IMPRESSION OF BELLINGHAM. I left the train at the wooden station And walked up the wooden street, The wooden car came up from afar, And I sat on its wooden seat. Up the street it went pell-mell And put me off at a wooden hotel. I took a bath in a wooden tub And sat me down to partake of "grub." When I slept that night in the wooden bed, The only idea in my wooden head Was the wooden city of Bellingham. I started out for a new impression On a perpendicular walk. Still rose my ire as I mounted higher, But too much out of breath to talk. Later I climbed Sehome hill— That gave me a different sort of thrill; But that was nothing to Chuckanut, Up there where the narrow trail is cut. I stiffened my joints and wore out my shoes— Did everything but get the blues— In the hilly city of Bellingham. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 In intervals of my occupation, At close of a busy day, I watch the blue and every soft hue Of the sun-rinsed, shimmering bay. The mist arising from the sea Creates a city of dreams for me; And when I the loftier feelings seek, I gaze on Mt. Baker's snowy peak— Or go to the woods and commune with God, 'Mid the ferns and the pines and cool, green sod Of the beautiful town of Bellingham. But of all this strange, weird combination, The thing that reaches my heart— That I love best, at work and at rest, And from which I most hate to part— Is the place where I come every morn, The place where youth and youngsters swarm, The place where a smile I'm sure to meet, The place where every one's sure to greet, The place which is sending its teachers out To all the country round about— The Normal School of Bellingham. —BERENICE BARNES. DAVIDSON GLACIER. (Extract from a letter written by Mr. Guy Allison, formerly editor of The Messenger, now principal of the Tacoma schools, for the Kirks-ville Daily Express, descriptive of his trip to Alaska last June.) Four o'clock came none too soon, for we were anxious to leave Skagway. As the Santa Rosa turned again to the south and steamed away to Davidson Glacier we left the little town of Skagway and soon were busy eating a well prepared dinner. When told that we would get to the glacier by 8 o 'clock in the evening all of us who expected to attempt the climb, donned overshoes, rubber boots and over­coats, and by the time we had arrived one-half mile off shore, fifty-seven men and women? boys and girls, stood on the deck ready to be helped into the lifeboats which were to carry us ashore. I shall never forget that half-mile ride. We were tossed far up and then lowered by the great waves, but we never feared, for five strong sailor boys were hold of the long oars and the first mate steered us safely. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger No sooner had we landed than we started across a large level meadow, containing about eighty acres. Doubtless we looked like a band of Indians as we went single-fie along the nar­row trail. After we had crossed about a quar­ter of a mile of this, we entered a very dense forest of cedar and alder. But our trail led on and on yet with never a sign to guide us save the beaten path beneath us. When we had walked through one and one-half miles of such dense growth we emerged from it, crossed a rushing clay colored stream and within five minutes we stood before Davidson Glacier—the goal of the summer tourist. Before us on the left lay a muddy lake, cov­ering about five acres of space; on our right lay great heaps of clay debris which had been thrown down the medial moraines; before us, stretching up—up—up and fading into the very clouds lay the river of ice. The course of its current was marked by the moraines, which looked like great streaks upon a lighter back­ground. Getting a large crooked stick I mount­ed the face with the others. Beneath me lay rough muddy ice; beside me, yawning crevices in which water clear and crystal ran silently; above me, the great mountain of ice; over me, a starlit sky of azure blue; beyond me, the wildest mountains and the calm fjord, in which I caught a glimpse of our great black ship as she waited for our return. Such a sight! There were eternal Winter touched and kissed by the June time summer and melted away in tears which ran down the cheeks of the blushing Summer and lost themselves in Old Mother Ocean. There I stood where no flowers ever bloomed, but where ice was always king; it was only the goat and gray ptarmigan who found a home upon it. We mounted higher, steadily picking our way along the ridges of ice, for had our foot slipped we should have been dashed to death in the chasms below. The ice grew clearer, and where the water had worn it smooth it presented a deep rich blue color. Though we walked for a quarter of a mile fur­ther, still the grandeur increased, and it was ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 only upon hearing the whistle from our boat that our stay was cut short. The descent was much harder than the ascent for we had to hold ourselves back. Several just sat down and slid, but as I had a sharp pointed stick (which I still retain) I managed to walk. It was a jolly, mud spattered crowd that fol­lowed the trail back to the beach, but each of us realized that we had had an experience which comes in to the life of but comparatively few people, climbing a glacier. SOCIETIES. (By Louise Walker.) Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. has played an important part in the social life of the school this fall. On Friday afternoon of the first week of school about 100 students and members of the faculty enjoyed a social cup of tea in the Asso­ciation Eoom. t The Y. W. C. A. gave their annual reception in Society Hall, on the evening of September 20. A large number of students and friends were present. On Saturday afternoon, October 19, Mrs. Deerwester entertained the members of the as­sociation at her home, on James street, in a very delightful manner. The young ladies of the association will give a banquet in the capacious dining room of the Normal Dormitory. The decorations and menu will be suggestive of Halloween. Three classes have been organized in Bible study: "The History of the Old Testament," conducted by Mrs. Nettleton; "The Life of Christ," by Miss Gray, and "The Gospel of St. John," by Miss Sperry. THESPIAN DRAMATIC 80CIETY. The Thespian Dramatic Society is composed of twenty-six members. The society had its first open meeting Friday, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger October 18, at which it presented, in an able manner, the trial scene from Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice." The society is preparing to present "The Maid of Plymouth," a dramatization of Miles Standish. The plan of the society is to observe an order of progression in dramatic work, and during the spring semester scenes from some of the greatest tragedies will be given. THE MUSICAL CLUB. Much enthusiasm is being shown in the Musical Club, which is composed of twenty-six members. They are planning to appear in as­sembly in the near future. The club is under the able direction of Miss Moore. ALKISIAH CLUB. Mr. 0'Sullivan has been selected as critic of the club. Their last meeting was spent in the discus­sion of the Northwest. Olive Kale gave a map sfeidy of, the first road of Washington. Miss Veda Forrest told of pioneer days in Washing-tpn, The Young Men's Debating Club reorgan­ized early in the semester and has held its meetings each week since. The meetings are on Saturday evenings in Society Halfc The club- plans to have a debate each meet­ing and supplements this with addresses, ex­temporary speeches and orations; The interest shown by the young men seems a* first phe­nomenal, yet there is no phase of school Mtork-more conducive to mental: training and to real preparation for the duties of life ikm the habit of the student standing up^ before tiia fellows and doing his best to speak on the topic at hand. A. E. B. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. p r" i i v ; - . f ' , • ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 3ociety. Any one interested in state history may become a member by agreeing to take a subject and, after careful research work, pre­pare a paper, which is to be filed in the Normal School Library for future use. The object is to collect material from those who took part in the making of our state history. The mem­bers take as much time as they wish and re­port when ready. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press of S. B. IRISH Co., 1311 Railroad Ave. EDITORIAL STAFF ROY GOODELL Editor-in-Chiet ETHEL REVELLE . . . Assistant Editor-in-Chief INEZ WYNN Literary A. D. FOSTER . - . - - - Literary LOUISE WALKER Societies N. DAVENPORT Athletics HELEN LINDEN Locals CLARA TARTE Alumni LEON CORY . . . . . Business Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-Chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 30th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the Editor-in-Chief on or before the 20th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. VI.\ NOVEMBER, 1907 No.fr\ EDITORIAL. Starting on the eighth year of its existence The Messenger finds itself on a firmer basis than ever before. A committee consisting of two members of the faculty, one member of the alumni, the editor-in-chief, and the business manager has been appointed to advise the edi­torial staff. The business men of the city have great confidence in the paper as an advertis­ing medium. We trust that this confidence is not misplaced. In behalf of the faculty and students we thank the business men for their support. May the money thus invested be re­turned to them many fold. Pew schools, if any, can boast of a growth which will equal that of the Bellingham Nor­mal. It was established by an act of the legis­lature in the year 1893, but no appropriation was made for maintenance until 1899. Two years after the school started, in answer to the demand for more room, the legislature appro- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 priated money to build the Annex, where the training school is now located. Again in 1907 more room was needed, so the legislature appro­priated money to build the Science Annex, on the north end of the building. These constant demands for more room show what a growth the school has had. Young as the school is it stands at the head of the Normal schools of the Northwest. Students come from all parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and even Alaska, to share its ad­vantages. Its graduates are in demand every­where. Its pathway looks brighter than ever before. Bellingham Normal is destined to be­come one of the leading schools of the Pacific Coast. The girls at the University are making pin money by taking care of the babies of the faculty, while their mothers attend entertain­ments, musicales and social functions. Take note, girls, the same can be done here. The working plan of The Messenger has been changed. Instead of each class and society having a reporter to report proceedings to The Messenger, we have the different departments, i. e., Literary, Athletic, Society, Local and Alumni, with a capable editor at the head of each department, who are responsible for the news of their particular phase of school life. The principal of the Denver High School has requested that all young ladies attending that institution have pockets made in their dresses. For various reasons we suggest that Dr. Mathes make the same request of Normal girls. The Messenger, with its Athletic, Society, Alumni and Local Departments, will be a newspaper. But unlike our small competitors on Dock street and Railroad avenue, in that we will not print stories of Graft, Divorces, Criminal Court Proceedings, Murders nor Scan- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger dal in any form. Nor will we attempt to pick the next President of the United States, Mayor of the City, or any man for public office. "We expect to give the people healthy, clean read­ing. As for the policy of the paper, nothing need be said, save that the best man should have the place, regardless of party affiliations. With our Literary Department we intend to give good reading—short stories, stories of travel, biography, etc. In a word, we want a newspaper and magazine combined, selecting the best parts of each, thereby giving the sub­scribers something worth reading. Each number of The Messenger will contain an article of interest by a member of the faculty, the Alumni Association or from some other source of interest. We take pleasure in publishing in this number an extract from a letter written by Mr. Guy Allison, descriptive of a part of his trip to Alaska last summer. A. D. F. ATHLETICS. (By N. Davenport.) With about $70 in the treasury the Athletic Associatoin looks forward to a prosperous year. A new schedule has been arranged for the Kline cup games. There will be six match games in the evening to open the season Tjdth, and all remaining games, except the semi-finals and the final game, will be played in the after­noon. The schedule follows: EVENING GAMES. November 8—First vs. Second; Juniors vs. Fourth. November 15—Third vs. First; Seniors vs. Fourth. November 22—Third vs. Second; Juniors vs. Seniors. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 AFTERNOON GAMES. December 6—First vs. Fourth; Third vs. Seniors; Second vs. Juniors. December 13—Third vs. Fourth; First vs. Seniors. January 10—First vs. Juniors; Second vs. Senior. January 17—Second vs. Fourth; Third vs. Juniors. EVENING GAMES. January 24—Semi-finals. February 7—Final. Every class is going to put out a good team, and from the interest displayed the contests promise to be lively. ALUMNI. (By Clara Tarte.) Mr. Andrew Anderson, '07, is a student at the University of Washington this year. Miss Myrtle Alexander, '07, is teaching in Snohomish. Miss Carolyn Schuh and Miss Bertha Elda Payne, '07, are both teaching at Colfax, Wash. Miss Beryl Chaham, '04, is now Mrs. Henry C. Nicholson. Mr. Harry Raymond, '04, is in New York City, studying music. Mr. Roger Williams is teaching in his home school at Renton, Wash. Miss Lena Wahl is teaching in one of the Mt. Vernon schools. Miss Ethel Everett, '04, is attending the Uni­versity of Washington. Miss Florence Weed, a student of the Normal, '04 and '05, was married this summer to Rev. William Scott of Tacoma. Miss Lottie Graham, '04, is teaching in Seat­tle, and Miss Ellen Graham, '06, is teaching in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Miss Ada Pence, '07, is teaching at Avon, Skagit County, Washington. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Miss Alice Peacock is teaching at Burlington, Wash. Mr. Herman Smith is teaching at Maple Falls. Mr. Walter Nichols, '07, is principal of a school at Friday Harbor, and successfully fol­lowing in the footsteps of our beloved professor of foreign languages, as he leads the unsuspect­ing youths of the Harbor to even dream in Latin and German. Miss Nettie Look, '06, and Miss Lucy Crocker, '06, are teaching in Aberdeen, Wash. Miss Gladys Patric and Miss Minnie Le- Sourd, graduates of '07, are teaching at Port Angeles, Wash. Miss Myrl Hays is now Mrs. George E. Lud-wig of Bellingham. Miss Myrtle Porter and Miss Emma Leidle, '07, are both at Goldendale, Wash., "teaching school.'' Mr. Charles Jones is teaching near Lynden, Wash. Miss May Pillman, '04, and Miss Ellen Sweet, '07, are teaching in Seattle, Wash. Miss Jessie Cowing and Miss Georgia Ellis are students at Ann Arbor, Mich. Miss Nellie Cooper, until lately Dr. Mathes' private secretary, is now the secretary of the Professor of History at Sanford University, Palo Alto, Cal. Miss Inez McLaughlin is teaching in her home town, Port Angeles, Wash. Miss Clara Eason is teaching at Anacortes, Wash. Miss Anita Noel, '04, who has been teaching in Alaska, has returned and is now Mrs. Thomas Mason. Miss Elizabeth Chabot is a Senior at Hoquiam High School, Hoquiam, Wash. Mr. Guy Allison, '07, is principal of a Tacoma school. Misses Anah Gooch, Elsie Ware, Frances Ar­nold, Laura Sweet, Luella Whittaker and Mrs. Faith Pope are teaching in our Bellingham schools. Miss Bertha Kale is teaching at Nooksack. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 LOCALS. (By Helen Linden.) Roy's sentimentalism was evidently aroused by the notice that appeared on the bulletin board concerning school teachers and matri­mony. Or why should he "Walk-Up" to a prospective school-marm, propose and be pub­licly accepted. Rumor has it that a breach-of-promise suit is in progress. If Harvey won the candy, Then will some one tell me why He should take the loser walking 'Neath the moon-lit autumn sky And feed that loser candy, Which he, the winner, had to buy? The Normal students enjoyed the good the­aters of last week, but the one most appre­ciated was that of "Checkers," in which the Normal boys made their first appearance on the stage as actors. Mr. Forrest was taken by surprise one morn­ing when he received a fruit shower. The student-teachers must be getting ready for the future. Mary Lea Pemberton spent Saturday and Sunday with Clara Eason at Anacortes. lights went out?" Mr. Epley—"Where was Moses when the Miss Gray—"Er—er— I suppose in the dark." Mr. Epley—"No, for he was an Israel-ite (light) himself." Miss Gray returned home Saturday, after spending two weeks at Institutes in Davenport and Shelton. Mr. Bowman (in English, when asked to give ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger the principal parts of "to go")—"Going, go­ing, gone." Miss Sperry attended Institute in Wenatchee the third week in October. Miss Louise Miller and Miss Winifred Walter entertained on October 12 a number of Seniors at "Kusticanna," Miss Miller's summer home. It is rumored that Miss LeConte performed some athletic stunts on the corner of Elk and Holly streets a few nights ago for the amuse­ment of the passing throng. Miss Moore (in Assembly)—"Hold onto your 'men' a little longer." Dr. Mathes is in California attending Insti­tute. Friday, October 11, the Juniors had their first class function. It was held in the gymna­sium of the school. A good time was reported. The classes will have to go some if they en­tertain in Assembly as well as Miss Montgom­ery did with her story of "Hardscrabble." The Normal Lecture Course is destined to be a success this year. Messrs. Tillman and Starr were strong members, and the future numbers are equally as promising. Miss Hogle—"Don't you think our large Junior class will be hard to manage?" Mr. Epley—"Not at all. I admire large families.'' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS A T - Kaufman Bros. VOU will always find the New­est, the Best and Most Reasonable Prices. Women's Up-To-Date Fir gt;€ Tailored SGifs, Goals, 3kjirts, Waists, ^illirjery, fiosiery, UrjderWear, ©orsefs, Far gt;ey Qoods, Gte. Kaufman Bros. Phone Main 161 Home A 161 206-208 West Holly St. College Brand Nobby Young Mens' Suits We give a B. S. N. S. Pennant with every $5 Purchase RED FRONT ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE BIG BftNK Be,"fh"n Wash. We want all Normal Students to bring their checks to this bank where we will be pleased to cash them and extend any other favors possible. : : : First National Bank Corner Elk and Holly Sts. UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY Blake Hardware Co. —WE SELL— SPORTING GOODS Fine, up-to-date Cutlery, Jack Knives Scissors. TELEPHONES : MAIN 35 HOME, A 435 130 East Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS College and School Emblems CLASS PINS FRATERNITY PINS Jewelry and Optical House ENGRAVING FINE REPAIRING NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE BELLINGHAM, - - WASHINGTON DEPENDABLE SHOES For the wet season you'll need heavy shoes; shoes t h a t will give satisfacton. We sell them. Our fall styles combine fashion and service, giving the correct foot covering for damp weather, and a t the same time shoes of a pleasing appearance. R e m e m b e r , we handle only reliable brands, the tried and proven. Our prices will appeal to your ideas of fairness. GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 East Holly Street, City ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS H. J. WELTY, Fmldut F. J. WOOD, Tici-PrttMmt E. B. MOROM. Cithiir HOME SECURITY SAVINGS BANK BELLINGHAM, WASH. The only Savings Bank in Northwest Washington P a y s 4- P e r Cent Interest C o m p o u n d e d Q u a r t e r ly KERN'S L E A D I N G C O N F E C T I O N E R Y IN T H E C I TY MAKES PURE ICE CREAM AND CANDIES WE SERVE LUNCHES AND OYSTERS 105 W. Holly Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST Phone Main 126 Home A 738 UDNESS ERHOLM MARZ FRANK MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH QUICK DELIVERY Phone Main 2221 Home A 552 1047 Elk St., near Morse, BELLINGHAM BECK CAFE Known as Davenport E. J. Beck, Prop. O. W. Neelands, Mgr. Patronage of Normal Students Solicited Dock Street . . . . BELLINGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E- IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITEHOUSE B'L'G, W. HOLLY ST. Phone Main 164 Home A 164 BELLINGHAM. WASH. VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier W11, G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. WIRTH, Asst. Cashier The Beliingham National Bank BELLINGHAM, (OASHINSTON CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS St40.000.00 This Bank transacts a general banking business. Highest prices paid for warrants and bonds. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT A thoroughly equipped Savings Department has recently been opened. Accounts in any sum received and interest paid thereon and compounded semi-annually. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS J. N. S E L B Y CO. School Furnishers ) Booksellers Stationers gt; Maintains t The Same High Standard of Goods The Same Fair Uniform Prices 204 WEST HOI-LY ST. BELLI NGH AM, WASHINGTON • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • » • lt; RED CROSS PHARMACY Offerman Drug Co. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS FRE£ DELIVERY PHONE MAIN 119 HOME A 119 MERRIN WALL PAPER PAINT CO. CAN DECORATE YOUR HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES DAYLIGHT BLOCK ELK STREET S P E C I A L In order to demon­strate the excellency of our Photo­graphic Work we will give 2 Cabirpet Photos "-5 "3 To the person presenting this Coupon and 5 0 c at our Studio on or before NOV. 30, 1907 S a n d i s o n S t u d i o °ppositeGrandTheatre Phones: Main lt; A 071 BELLINGHAM, WASH. JOHN B. AGEN'S CREAMERY is the name on the best butter. It is guaranteed by the largest dealers on the coast and yet costs no more than unknown makes. INSIST ON IT AT YOUR GROCER'S JOHN B. AGEN BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1907 November - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS K O D A K S AND SUPPLIES You will have to travel a long way before you find any store which handles a bigger or better line of EASTMAN KODAKS and Supplies than we handle. We are headquarters for all Camera and Kokak Supplies. COLL/NS CO. LEADING PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS AND KODAK SUPPLIES Telephone Main 1485 306 Bast Holly Street H. I*. Mnnro E. N. Haskell MUNRO HASKELL HARDWARE, TINNING PLUMBING, HEATING 1193 ELK ST. TELEPHONE MAIN 12 BellingHam, WasH. Larson's Livery Transfer Boarding, Feed and Sale Stables. Wood and Coal. Hacks at all hours. Heavy trucking. Furniture and piano moving a specialty. Express and draying. Brick storage rooms. Cadillac automobiles for hire. Ambulance on short notice. :: :: :: PHONES: SUNSET, MAIN 70; HOME, A 670 W. B. LARSON, MANAGER. - 1328-30 ELK STREET Sixty Per Cent Of all headaches are caused through de­fective eyes. Little eye defecrs grow to big ones if not proper­ly and promptly at­tended to. WOLL THE OPTICIAN 112 West Holly Street BELLINQHAM. WASHINGTONPPPPP
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