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Identifier: wwu:35183
Title: Peter McVey interview--May 14, 2016
Digital Collection: Fly Fishing Oral Histories
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Title: Henry Hoffman interview--August 20, 2012
Description: Henry Hoffman is most noted for his work in breeding chickens to produce high quality feathers (hackle) for fly tyers. He was named the Oregon Fly Tyer of the Year in 2000, and was the recipient of the Buz Buszek Memorial Fly Tying Award in 2008.
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Title: Carl Johnson interview--August 20, 2018
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Identifier: wwu:35129
Title: American fly fishing literature: 2019 Exhibit
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Text preview (might not show all results): American Fly Fishing Literature 2019 Exhibit Annotated Guide The Paul and Mary Ann Ford Fly Fishing Collection Special Collections Western Libraries Heritage Resources Western Washington University 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 360.650.3193 This year we feature a socially prominent mid-twen

Identifier: wwu:35193
Title: Tom Morgan and Gerri Carlson interview--September 11, 2016
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Identifier: wwu:35120
Title: American fly fishing literature: 2018 exhibit
Description: Featuring the works of Dana Lamb, mid-twentieth century writer of sporting works that included many angling stories.
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Text preview (might not show all results): American Fly Fishing Literature Rocky Ford Creek / Paul Ford 2018 Exhibit Annotated Guide The Paul and Mary Ann Ford Fly Fishing Collection Special Collections Western Libraries Heritage Resources Western Washington University 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 360.650.3193 JUST FOR FUN This yea

Identifier: wwu:35481
Title: Charles Brumwell interview--January 2020
Description: Charles Brumwell is an avid fly fisherman from British Columbia and his story chronicles the changes in the fly fishing landscape in British Columbia.
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Identifier: wwu:35128
Title: American fly fishing literature: 2018 Exhibit Addendum
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Text preview (might not show all results): American Fly Fishing Literature 2018 Exhibit Annotated Guide: An Addendum Harry Middleton The Paul and Mary Ann Ford Fly Fishing Collection Special Collections Western Libraries Heritage Resources Western Washington University 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9103 360.650.3193 In June, Paul and Mar

Identifier: wwu:34688
Title: Rick Osen interview -- April 8, 2019
Date: 2019-04-08
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Identifier: wwu:35191
Title: Dave McNeese interview--April 29, 2019
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Identifier: wwu:11461
Title: Normal Messenger - 1899 December
Date: 1899-12-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 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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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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Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 March
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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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Identifier: wwu:11463
Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 June
Date: 1900-06-01
Description: Above title on cover: "First annual commencement." Signature at top of cover: L. A. Kibbe. Also page 36 missing.
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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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Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 September
Date: 1900-09-01
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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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Identifier: wwu:11465
Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 December
Date: 1900-12-01
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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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Title: Normal Messenger - 1901 March
Date: 1901-03-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1901_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
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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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Identifier: wwu:11467
Title: Normal Messenger - 1901 June
Date: 1901-06-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 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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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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Identifier: wwu:11468
Title: Normal Messenger - 1901 September
Date: 1901-09-01
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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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Title: Normal Messenger - 1901 December
Date: 1901-12-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 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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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. CASCADE LAUNDRY DAVIS NEVINS, PROPRIETORS Fifteen Years* Experience We solicit a share of your patronage and guarantee our work to be First Class TELEPHONE 1425 WHATCOM 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, Bufi 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 "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 Teachers, in their preparation for teaching, will do well to in-clude a knowledge of Business, as taught in a good Business Col-lege. Our Course is Practical. Write for terms.. 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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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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