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Identifier: wwu:33138
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 November
Date: 1905-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190511
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1905 Volume 02 - Page 033 1905-11-22 In regular monthly session, the Board of Trustees of the State Normal school met in the office of the Principal at 3:45. Present: Chairman Edens, Tru
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1905 Volume 02 - Page 033 1905-11-22 In regular monthly session, the Board of Trustees
Show more1905-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1905 Volume 02 - Page 033 1905-11-22 In regular monthly session, the Board of Trustees of the State Normal school met in the office of the Principal at 3:45. Present: Chairman Edens, Trustees Donovan and White, principal Mathes, and the clerk. After a visit to the proposed site for a greenhouse and lecture room, adjoining the gymnasium, Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. White, that the location and plans be approved, with an estimated cost of about $555. Motion was unanimously carried, and Dr. Mathes was instructed to order the work to proceed. On motion of Mr. White, bills were ordered approved in accordance with the vouchers, as follows: to be forwarded to the auditor November 22: Maintenance: 114 B.B. Furniture Co. $54.15; 115 Columbia Improvement Co. $24.95; 116 Ginn and Co. $33.60; 116 Ginn and Co. $67.66; 117 Whatcom Co. Ry. and Light Co. $5.15; 118 Lowman and Hanford $14.25; 119 Atkinson, Montzer and Crover $57.28; 120 L.H. Baldy and Co. $31.62; 121 Great Northern Furniture Co. $76.00; 122 City of Bellingham, Water Dept $76.50; 123 Thiel and Wolter $34.50; 124 Hinds, Noble and Eldridge $12.00; 125 E.R. Croft $24.45; 126 D. Appleton and Co. $10.21; 127 Kline and Wan Wyck $37.65; 128 E.W. Stanton $54.78; 129 Sunset TandT Co. $11.15; 130 J.D. Miller $498.75; 131 Boyd and Noble $101.80; 132 Incidental Fund $205.70; 133 C.M. Sherman $180.40. Science: 134 Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. $461.90: 135 Milton, Bradley Co. $3.50; 136 Central Science Co. $353.50; 137 Northwest Hardware Co. $26.67; 138 Incidental Fund $21.10; 139 Boyd and Noble $50.00. Campus: 140 George Hartness $28.50; 141 Incidental Fund $5.00; 142 J.S. Shockey $101.85. Library Bank: Library Bureau $4.00; University of Chicago Press $1.50; A.C. Mclurg $146.66. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved December. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman Board of Trustees. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33198
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 October
Date: 1905-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190510
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905 Volume 02 - Page 031 1905-10-17 Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School met in the office of the principal. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, M
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905 Volume 02 - Page 031 1905-10-17 Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Show more1905-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905 Volume 02 - Page 031 1905-10-17 Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School met in the office of the principal. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, Mr. White, Dr. Mathes and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of August 12, August 24 and September 5 were read and approved. E.E. White presented his oath of office under appointment as trustee for the term from March 2, 1905, to March 2, 1911, and took his seat as a member of the board. J.J. Edens was nominated by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Donovan, for chairman of the Board. Mr. White put the motion, which was carried. Mr. Edens thanked the other members of the board and accepted. Mr. Donovan moved that the insurance policies on the dormitory building be referred back to the agents, requesting Kline and Van Wyck to make one out for three years at the newly fixed rate for $1,500 and likewise requesting L.H. Daldy and Co. to make out their policy for three years for $1,500. The motion was seconded by Mr. White and carried. Mr. Donovan requested the clerk to look up the old policy on the dormitory, finding and reporting when it expires. During the discussion, the fact that no insurance is carried on the Normal building, was brought out. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the bill of Thiel and Welter for furniture for the dormitory, was ordered paid, subject to correction in the item charging $55 for ten bed couches instead of $50, if, on investigation, Dr. Mathes finds that such correction should be made. On Motion of Mr. White, J.S. Sheckey, who had appeared before the board and explained his bill, was ordered paid $62.50 as the balance due on materials for the fence, which he had purchased. Dr. Mathes made a verbal report on the effect of the vaccination order of the Board of Health on the need of a fence under the heating pipe from the Normal to the dormitory, which had not been built because no one was available to do the grading; on the new funds coming in from the dormitory, and the library and locker fees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905 Volume 02 - Page 032 1905-10-17 Dr. Mathes was instructed to include the fees received from lockers, with the established incidental fund, but to deposit the income from the dormitory separately. Mr. Donovan moved that it be the sense of the Board that as appropriation of $550 be provided from the Science fund of the State appropriation for the erection of a lecture room and green house, adjoining the Normal, subject to plans to be approved later. The motion carried. Dr. Mathes reported having engaged Charles Pothoran, Herman Smith, and Roger Williams, students, as assistant janitors at $9 per month, each, and Charles D. Jones, student, as assistant to the librarian, at $6 per month, in accordance with instructions of the trustees. Dr. Mathes further reported having engaged H.D. Boyd at the rate of $10 per month to assist in teaching Algebra during the first semester. This action was approved. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. White, that the clerk be instructed not to pay salary warrants to any members of the faculty who have failed to sign their contracts. The clerk was further instructed to notify any members who have not executed their contracts, as submitted for the year 1905-1906, that this must be done before October 31. Bills were approved for allowance as follows: to be forwarded to the auditor October 18: Maintenance: 97 J.N. Selby and Co. $156.45; 83 E.R. Croft $68.00; 84 Sunset TandT Co. $9.30; 85 Puget Sound Mills and Timber Co. $19.37; 98 Whatcom falls Mill Co. $14.05; 86 D. Appleton $49.11; 87 Cunningham, Curtis, and Welch $48.00; 88 Silver, Burdett and Co. $36.00; 89 Chapman Bros, and Co. $56.34; 90 Lowman and Hanford $96.60; 91 Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. $2.30; 92 American Book Co. $68.40; 93 Trunkey and Son 461.25; 94 B.B. Furniture Co. $35.90; 95 Cornish-Mitchell paint Co. $14.30; 96 Incidental Fund $412.70. Improvements and Repairs: 109 Whatcom Boiler Works $39.27; 110 B.B. Furniture Co. $295.63; 111 Munro and Haskell $15.43; 112 Montague and McHugh $68.93; 113 Thiel and Welter $194.69. Science: 99 Central Science Co. $78.48; 100 Rand, McNally $1.93; 101 Hammacher, Seglemmer and Co. $3.28; 102 J.L. Hammett and Co. $3.12; 103 Todd and Todd $8.39; 104 Milton, Bradley Co. $13.65; 105 B.B. Furniture Co. $25.00; 106 Incidental Fund $112.64. CampusL 107 Boyd and Noble $95.00; 108 J.S. Shockey $62.10. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1905 Volume 02 - Page 033 1905-10-17 Library Bank: A.C. McClurg and Co. $405.77; A.C. McClurg and Co. $13.14; C.A. Nichols Co. $37.05; S.F. Stevens and Brown $67.28. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33184
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 September
Date: 1905-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190509
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 024 1905-09-05 Regular monthly meeting of the trustees was held in the office of the principal at 2:15PM. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, and Dr. Mathes. Mr
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 024 1905-09-05 Regular monthly meeting of the trustees was hel
Show more1905-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 024 1905-09-05 Regular monthly meeting of the trustees was held in the office of the principal at 2:15PM. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, and Dr. Mathes. Mr. A. Lee, architect, was present and made his report on the construction and completion of the Normal dining hall. After the report was read and considered, Mr. Donovan moved, and it was carried, that the report be accepted and the amount due Boyd and Noble in the sum of $1272.50, be ordered paid. The communication is as follows: "Final Estimate" No. 3. To the board of trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: We beg to report that the contractors. Messrs. Boyd and Noble, have now practically completed their contract for remodelling the dining hall, for the State of Washington at Bellingham, and are now entitled to the final payment on the contract price, also they are entitled to the following price, as agreed on for extra work, as follows: One extra window on second stair landing $2.00; Two extra valves in steam mains at boiler $5.00; Making trunk room and attic of old part $21.00; Building perch ever rear kitchen entrance $26.00; Making laundry room in basement $106.00; Original contract price for the remodelling $3,340.00; Total for the complete work done $35,000.00; Amount paid on first estimate, July 10 $1,089.00; Amount paid on second estimate, August 9th $1,138.50; Total amount paid on contract $2,227.50; Balance due on work $1,272.50. Respectfully submitted this 5th day of September, 1905. (Signed) A. Lee, Architect. The charges of A. Lee for services as architect in remodelling dining hall, in the sum of $175, were ordered paid. The bill of Boyd and Noble in the sum of $66.00 for extras on the dining hall, was also ordered paid. Report of the work done by the summer school was submitted by Dr. Mathes, approved, and ordered filed with the records of the minutes as follows: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 025 1905-09-05 Report of summer session, 1905. We herewith submit a final report concerning the summer session held in this institution from June 19 to July 28, 1905. In obedience to instructions from the board of trustees the following teachers were employed at the salaries set opposite their names: F.W. Epley, Dean, $135.00; J.T. Forrest, $135.00; Washington Wilson $135.00; J.M. Bowman $180.00; A.P. Romine $160.00; Ada Hogle $90.00; Frances Hays $90.00; Cora F. Bratton $90.00; Edith Oliff $50.00; Total $1065.00. It should be stated here that the salaries paid were based upon the number of classes taught. Fifty dollars if only one class, and forty-five dollars per class if more than one class were taught. Total receipts from tuitions collected, $501.00; Expense of Instruction not paid by tuitions $489.00; $1065.00; Total receipts from books sold, $20.15. The items $516.00 and $20.15 have been deposited to the credit of the incidental fund. Following is a catalogue of the students in attendance at the summer session, together with a statement showing the amount of tuition paid by each student. Name, Fee, Library Fee, Amt. Ret: Abrose, Miriam, $9, $2, $1.50; Andrews, Mary, $7, $2, $2; Beatty, A.D. $8, $2, $2, Becker, May J. $8; Brown, Margaret $8, $2, $1.90; Buchanan, Margaret, $9, $2, $2; Burns, Anna M. $8, $2, $2; Cole, Sulpha, $6, $2, $2; Craig, Dora, $8, $2, $2; Davenport, Bernard M, $8, $2, $2; Drake, Mabel $9, $2, $2; Finley, Flora $9, $2, $2; Finley Salles, $8, $2, $2. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 026 1905-09-05 Francis, Adelaide, 8, 2, 2; Freeman, Lizzie V, 9, 2, 2; Gooch, Anah 8, 2, 1.85; Goodell, Elsie, 9, 2, 2. Grant, Katherine 9, 2, 0.55; Hann, Mabel, 8, 2; Hannebohl, Anna 6, 2, 2; Hannebohl, Louise, 6, 2, 2. Harlow, Eva, 8, 2, 1.85; Holt, Isabel, 6; Harvop, Belle, 8, 2, 2. Hughes, Collean, 6, 2, 2; Hungerford, Ida, 9, 2, 2; Josephine Jensen, 8, 2, 2; Jones, Sarah 9, 2, 2; Krause, Elva, 7, 2, 2. Mansfield, Grace H, 8, 2, 1; Marsten, Mary, 9, 2, 2; Marsten Ruby, 9, 2, 2; McLeod, Maimie, 8, 2, 2; Miller, Blanche, 8, 2; Mauermann, Bertha, 8; Montgomery, Florence, 9, 2, 2; Moorman, Velma, 9, 2, 2; Morgan, Minta, 8, 2, 2; Nelson, Mabel Helma, 2, 2; O'Loughlin, Mary, 8, 2, 2; Percefull, Ada M., 9, 2, 2; Perrault, Clara, 8, 2, 2; Roeder, Henry, 8, 2; Rocker, Pearl Ruth, 9, 2, 1.50; Seger, Hazel, 9, 2, 2; Sillers, Belle, 9, 2, 2; Simmons, Lulu, 7, 2; Smith, Lena 8, 2, 2; Smith, Pearl, 8, 2, 2; Snyder, Jessie, 9, 2, 2; Snyder, Myrtle, 9, 2, 1.50; Stevens, Mabel, 8, 2, 2; Strand, May 7, 2,2; Stuart, Dausy, 9, 2, 2; Tibbles, R.C., 8, 2, 2; Taylor, Margaret, 7, 2, 2; Van Reypen, Sarah, 8, 2, 1.85; Weiss, Kate, 8, 2, 2; Ware, Elsie, 8, 2, 1; Whitaker, Luella, 7, 2; Wilson, Mildred, 8, 2, 1.85; Willard, Arthur, 8, 2; Wynn, Inez, 9, 2, 2; $501.00; $120.00; $99.85. E.T. Mathes, principal. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 027 1905-09-05 The resignation of Dr. H.E. Moore as head of the English department, who goes to the University of Idaho at a large increase in salary, was accepted. Dr. Mathes was authorized to telegraph Miss M. Belle Sperry, offered her $1,250 as head of the English department, and the Chairman and clerk were authorized to close contract with her if she accepts. An estimate of expenses and salaries for the two years was submitted by Dr. Mathes as follows: Estimate of Expenses: Total salaries, April 1 to Sep't 1, 1905 - $3,708.27; Total Salaries, Sep't 1, 1905 to Sep't 1, 1905 - $28.120.00; Total salaries, Sep't 1, 1906 to April 1, 1907 - $18.736.02; Increase of 10% for second year on salaries $1,373.66; Fourth Critic (?) one year and seven months $1,(?).00; General expense account to date $1,557.35; Summer school, (?) $750.00; For one year: Food $1, 250.00; Gas $100.00; Electricity $150.00; Water $300.00; Phone $60.00; Telegraph $130.00; (?) $30.00; Text-books $500.00; Travel $500.00; Commencement $150.00; (?) For two years (?) 6,300.00; $67,636.50. Form of contract to be entered into between the board of trustees and members of the faculty for the year from September 1, 1905, to September 1, 1906, was submitted by Dr. Mathes and adopted after the penalty for violation thereof had been fixed at $60. It is: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 028 1905-09-05 This agreement, made and entered into this __ day of ___ A.D., 19__, by and between the board of trustees of the State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington, party of the first part, and ____, party of the second part: Witnesseth, that, whereas, the party of the first part as trustees aforesaid, did on the ___ day of _____, A.D., 19__ at a meeting of said Board pass a resolution employing ______ as ____ in the State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington, and did determine the salary of said _____ for the term of employment hereinafter named: It is therefore hereby agreed that the party of the first part does employ ________ as _____ in the State Normal School, at Bellingham, Washington, for the term of ____ year, said term being from the ____ day of _____, 19___, to the ____ day of ____ 19___, at a salary of $_____ per annum, payable in ____ equal monthly payments of $____ per month, the same being the full ____ year from _____ to ______ inclusive. Said party of the second part hereby accepts said position for the period herein named and agrees during the whole of said time to discharge faithfully the duties required by said position and such other duties pertaining to the work and welfare of the institution as may be determined by the Principal or by resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees for the government of said institution, all in a manner satisfactory to them. Said party of the second part further agrees to pay to the party of the first part the sum of $___ as liquidated damages if the terms of this contract are violated by resignation during the school year of _____ to ______ inclusive, provided that no damages shall be adjudged if said resignation is filed with the Principal of Secretary of the board of trustees for a period of not less than thirty days before said resignation shall take effect. In witness whereof the parties of the first and second parts have hereunto set their hands this day and date first above written. State Normal School. By John J. Edens, its chairman. Witness:____ Teacher:_____. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1905 Volume 02 - Page 029 1905-09-05 Bills were approved and ordered allowed as follows, to be forwarded to the State Auditor, Sept. 15, 1905. Maintenance Fund: 62 E.R. Croft $24,90; 63 Smith and Scudder $78.00; 64 Seattle P.I. $7.50; 65 Library Bureau $3.60; 66 Incidental Fund - E.T. Mathes $1475,35; 67 B.B. Improvement Co. Science Fund: 68 Bellingham Bay Plumbing Co. $19.29; 69 P.K. Dodd $21.00; 70 Bay City - Sash and Door Factory $25.50; 71 Kny-Scheerer $43.10; 72 Incidental Fund - E.T. Mathes $36.40. Campus Fund: 73 Alex McLeed $38.85; 74 Incidental fund $103.50; Improvements and Repairs: 75 Incidental Fund - E.T. Mathes $95.00; P.K. Dodd $123.00; 77 A.Lee $175.00; 78 Bellingham Bay Plumbing Co. $186.46; 79 Electric Construction Co. $44.00; 80 Puget Sound Mills and Lumber Co. $31.33; 81 Boyd and Noble $1272.50; 82 Boyd and Noble $66.00. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved, Oct. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33369
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 August
Date: 1905-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190508
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1905 Volume 02 - Page 021 1905-08-12 Regular monthly meeting of the trustees convened in the office of the principal at 10AM. Present: chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, Principal Mathes, and the
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Show more1905-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1905 Volume 02 - Page 021 1905-08-12 Regular monthly meeting of the trustees convened in the office of the principal at 10AM. Present: chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, Principal Mathes, and the clerk. Dr. Mathes gave a detailed report of his trip east in search of teachers to fill vacancies on the faculty. On recommendation of the principal, followed by motion from Mr. Donovan, Herbert (?) of Michigan was elected supervisor of the training school at a salary of $2,000 per year; Miss Nellie A. Gray, critic teacher of the training school at a salary of $1,000 per year. The elections were made unanimous. After recommendation by Dr. Mathes, Mr. Donovan moved that Miss Elnora Belle Miller of Michigan be elected assistant instructor in English at a salary of $900 per year. Carried unanimously. On request by the principal, the position of fourth critic teacher was created at a salary of $900 per year, and Dr. Mathes was authorized to recommend some one for the place. On recommendation from the faculty, the trustees voted that a diploma be granted to Miss Louise Hannibal, who had completed the required course of study by working at the summer school. It was ordered that in the dormitory, the wash room be equipped with two sets of tubs, a door cut through into the attic, lattice be placed on the porch, and other necessary work completed. Mr. Donovan moved that (?) be sent the city council of the readiness of the Normal to pay 10 cents per yeard for waste material from the proposed improvement of High street, up to an amount of 3,000 yards, delivered to the front and side of the Normal dormitory, under directions of the Trustees. Motion carried. The principal was instructed to order contractor Lind to fill in the north side of the dormitory with dirt, at a cost of from $75 to $100. Mr. Donovan moved that a fence eight feet high, be authorized to serve as a screen between the Normal building and the boarding house. Matter of conducting the Dining Hall was discussed Dr. Mathes favored Mrs. Blanchard, to take charge of the place on a club basis, receiving a percentage of the income. It was decided that $10 per month rental would be a proper charge to make from the club for the use of the general rooms on the main floor. The details were left to- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1905 Volume 02 - Page 022 1905-08-12 be worked out by Dr. Mathes and Mrs. Blanchard. Dr. Mathes was authorized to hire two or three students for assistants in sweeping and janitor work. Mr. Dewis appeared before the board, urging the importance of covering the exposed portions of the water pipe in the dormitory. He made an estimate of $97 as the cost for that underneath the building, and finally agreed to cover all the piping for 100. An order was given him to do the work, which amounts to about 500 feet. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the principal was authorized to spend $200 in the main building for carpenter work and calomining as he found required. He was also authorized to secure rugs at from $50 to $60 for the four rooms of the critic teachers. Authority was given him to employ an expert for a month or six weeks to classify collections in the museum. It was voted to allow Professors Eply and Romine each $500 to expend for apparatus which they might require. Bills were ordered allowed as follows: to be forwarded to the auditor August 15: Maintenance: 53 E.R. Croft $18.60; 54 B.B. I. Co. $1.20; 55 A.C. McClurg $7.24; 56 Incidental Fund $282.10; 57 Incidental Fund $58.70; Bellingham Reveille $1.87; 59 Fairhaven Publishing Co. $1.50. Science: 60 Incidental Fund $6.90. Improvements and Repairs: 61 Boyd and Noble $1,138.50. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved September. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1905 Volume 02 - Page 023 1905-08-24 A called meeting of the Normal Trustees was held at the residence of Mr. Donovan at 8PM. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes, and the clerk. It was decided that the emergency justified ordering the schedule of studies printed here, to be paid for from the incidental fund. Mr. Donovan moved that Dr. Mathes be authorized to secure the construction of a board walk from the front of the dormitory to the feet of the terrace at a cost of net to exceed $100. The principal was authorized to draw up a contract, covering the necessary points, to be signed by the members of the faculty for the coming year. He was also authorized to employ a young man to help Miss Wilson in the library, by stacking books and doing the heavy lifting required in that work. Mrs. Ada Smith of Los Angeles schools, a graduate of the Colorado State Normal, was elected to the new critic position or third and fourth grades in the training school. After a discussion of various matters concerning the institution, during which Dr. Mathes was instructed to prepare recommendations to fill any faculty vacancies that might occur before the opening of the fall term, the meeting adjourned. Minutes approved. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33284
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 July
Date: 1905-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190507
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1905 Volume 02 - Page 019 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1905 Volume 02 - Page 019 1905-07-08 Trustees of the Normal met in regular monthly session at the office of the principal. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, and the cle
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Show more1905-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1905 Volume 02 - Page 019 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1905 Volume 02 - Page 019 1905-07-08 Trustees of the Normal met in regular monthly session at the office of the principal. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, and the clerk. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. J.W. Kindall appeared on behalf of Martin Siersdorfer, in accordance with his agreement made at the regular June meeting, and presented a check for $218.45 in payment of claims by the Normal against Mr. Siersdorfer for damage to the building. On request of Mr. Kindall, Mr. Donovan introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously passed: Whereas, as a result of an explosion on 6, 1905, in a stone quarry located to the south of the State Normal School of Bellingham, Washington, and operated by Martin Siersdorfer, some damage was done to the State Normal School buildings and property, and Whereas, Martin Siersdorfer is willing to $218.45, in full satisfaction of all damage done to the State Normal School buildings and property by reason of such explosion: Therefore be it resolved by the board of trustees of the State Normal school at Bellingham, Washington, that said sum is accepted as full payment in satisfaction for all claims of the State Normal School of Bellingham, Washington, which have arisen, or which may arise against Maryin Siersdorfer, and John J. Edens, of said Board, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to give Martin Siersdorfer, upon payment of said sum, a receipt in full for all damages and claims which have accrued, or which may accrue, in favor of the State Normal School of Bellinham against Martin Siersdorfer, as a result of the explosion in April 5, 1905, in the stone quarry operated by him. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1905 Volume 02 - Page 020 1905-07-08 Bids, submitted in response to call for supplying wood, were opened as follows: F.A. Jones: First growth fir $4.00 per cord: second growth $3.90. Trunkey and Sons: First growth body fir $3.85 per cord. J.D. Miller: Second growth fir $3.25 per cord. Jacob J. Hunziker, second growth fir $4.00 per cord. Smith and Scudder: Alder slbs and edgings $2.60. On motion of Mr. Donovan, orders were placed as follows: Trunkey and Sons, first growth fir 125 cords at $3.85; J.D. Miller, second growth fir 125 cords at $3.25; Smith and Scudder, Alder slbs and edgings, 30 cords at $2.60. Bills were ordered allowed as follows: Maintenance: 42 Lowman and Hanford $10.13; 43 Munro and Haskell $4.20; 44 B.B. Imp't. Co. $8.30; 45 Sunset T. and T. Co. $15.00; 46 Whatcom Co. RandL Co. $11.90; 47 E.R. Croft $4.60; Library Bank: Edson and Irish $22.25; (?) 48 Munro and Haskell $10.95; Improvements and Repairs: 49 Boyd and Noble $1069.00; 50 Fairhaven Pub. Co $6.25; 51 Puget Sound American $6.25; 52 Bellingham Bay Pub. Co. $6.25. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved. Clerk. Chairman. 1905-07-28 Called meeting of the board of trustees was held in the office of the principal in the afternoon for the purpose of arranging to pay salaries of teachers in the summer school. Present: Chairman Edens, Mr. Donovan, and the clerk. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the funds received from tuition fees were ordered applied to the payment of salaries, and in addition thereto, Mr. Edens was authorized to draw a check on the Incidental Fund, in favor of Mr. Epley, for an amount sufficient to pay whatever the tuition money may fail to cover, Mr. Epley being required to take expense voucher receipts from the teacher receiving their pay and to turn them over to the clerk. Mr. Epley made an estimated report of the income and expenditures of the summer school. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. Note - see full report of summer school by Dr. Mathes, in minutes of September 5. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11493
Title: Normal Messenger - 1905 June
Date: 1905-06-01
Description: Volume number and issue number incorrectly printed as "Vol. IV, no. 7"
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1905_0601
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Show more1905_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Cover ---------- Normal Messenger June 1904 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [i] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2331 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM, WASH, DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block. Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON' DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms 1, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. THE BIG 4 « DR. FELLOWS' UNIVERSAL BLOOD PURIFIER JW OR. FELLOWS' CASGARA HEALTH FILLS ^A DR. FELLOWS' OERMAGURA OINTMENT ^mW. DR. FELLOWS' OERMAGURA SOAF ^W The above remedies constitute the famous Big 4 prescriptions of Dr. Eugene Fellows, of Buffalo, N. Y. They are a specific for all skin and blood diseases. Exema, Tforiasis, Itch, Tetter, Ring Worm. The four remedies at one time, price, $1.75. Sold by DECH AM PLAIN GRAHAM O W L . P H A R M A C Y Cor. Dock Holly Sts. Phone Main 2021. Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER -TX 11 T.I~,I, / i°8 West Holly Street Holly Block j lJf)$ D o c k str^t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELLINGHAM, WASH. 'Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Bellingham, Wash. Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 3-4-5-6 Phone Black 2651 Xighthouse Block -Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOVBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [iii] ---------- • FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English Miss BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MISS TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WH.SON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. 5 INCORPORATED ] DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES Our grades of Teas and Coffees are the best. Our Green Vegetables are fresh daily. Our Butter, Cheese and E g g s - no better to be found. Our Canned Goods best on the market. Our prices are right and quick delivery. I BYRON GROCERY CO. j 5 Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 £ 5 Elk Street BELLINGHAM, WASH. \ GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VIENNA SftKERY 6flF 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE, 1905 THE EDUCATION OF ANCIENT INDIA AKHOY KUMAR "How lies he there And none so poor to do him reverence." WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, the world's immortal poet has very fittingly put these words into the mouth of Anthony when delivering Caesar's funeral address. This is the true sentiment of a faithful, human heart when it finds its vanquished friend is slighted by those who were once loud in their applause. This is the sentiment which every worthy child of Mother India—the mother of the world's civilization—will express when his motherland is spoken of in an insulting term and tone. There is no denial of truth that she is to-day politically fallen, losing her independence and glory, at the same time it must be admitted without contradicting that fact, that she has still retained some of her noblest traits of character which the nations of the world may well imitate. The fact that India was once great and civilized; that she had regular systems in her social and political instiutions as good as can be seen in any modern civilized country is gradually and daily passing beyond credit. Still it is a fact, nevertheless. She had a system of education for her once proud children though according to some of the modern writers they have been mercilessly called the semi-barbarous people of Ganjetic Valley. Yes, it is a fact that a system of education prevailing in the past was quite different in nature to that of the present as the time and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger demand of it were quite different. Consequently it would not be considered fair play if we judged it by our modern criterion. Notwithstanding the fact some of its phases will appear in no way inferior to the modern improved system if they are put side by side for comparative study. If we are to quote the modern and most reliable authorities who are known to have studied history scientifically we will find t h at the Hindoo civilization has been standing for six or seven thousand years. Civilization which has stood for such a long time cannot fail to awake the interest of the thinking world and cannot be without culture and knowledge. This culture must be based on a system or systems. From the dawn of Hindoo civilization down to a period five hundred years ago there was a sj^stem of education modified here and there according to the demand of the times, but to the same end always. To understand that we are to prepare ourselves so that we may be always conscious not to fall into misjudgement, for we are talking of ancient India, of a time when the dawn of European civilization was far remote in the future. It was the custom with the Hindoos to send over their children at the age of five to a preceptor's house to be trained and educated in almost all useful branches of art and industry so that they might prove worthy citizens of their country. The pupils lived here in their adopted home for twenty years before they returned to their parental shelter as accomplished scholars, physically, morally and spiritually. The life which they led here is called the life of celebacy in the best translation of the sanscript word—Bhomho-chairja. Still it must be admitted that "celibacy" is a poor word for the sanscript word. The pupils in their precepto's protection made no scruple to tell every condition of their body ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 and mind to their preceptor. It always tended to a good result physically and morally. A brief daily routine for the work of the student will show conclusively what the real education means. In the ancient world this routine was put in imperative form. It runs thus:— That the pupils should leave their beds before dawn and wash themselves, plunging into water, put on a washed garment and take breathing exercise, expanding their lungs and with the rising sun say their prayers to eternal omnipresent God, the Creator, the father, the protector and the destroyer (of evil) without beginning or end. That the pupils should not put on dresses used the day before without washing. That they should study after morning prayer an hour and a half with undivided attention and read with good articulation. That they should go to their manual work after study. They could choose any work they liked. These are the manual works— to chop wood, draw water, plough the field, graze the cattle, make furniture for pupils use, to attend kitchen, to go out to beg for the maintenance of the school. That they should take their dinner a t noon, after saying a short noon prayer and take an hour's rest before going to study and then study till five. That they should change their dress and wash their body before the vesper and sing a hymn to the Almighty, then when it was dark take their night meal such as fruit, nuts, milk, etc., but not an cooked meal. After an hour's rest following the night meal, study an hour and then think good thoughts for some time before going to bed. Besides this routine work the advanced students were taught how to concentrate their thoughts and to meditate. According to Hindoo conception, without concentration, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger meditation cannot be possible. By practicing concentration, Hindoo students would get wonderful retentive power. Even now here and there students may be found in Hin-doostan who can repeat a book simply from reading it once. From this one-sided description one might think that there was no arrangement for female education in the whole ancient Hindoo world. But the case was quite contrary. Women were given as much facility to education as men though under differant organizations. Some of the well reputed Hindoo ladies excelled so much in their knowledge that they dared to challenge the then known most distinguished scholars to debate with them in large public meetings especially convened for that purpose. Truth to say before all scholars in India they gave most shameful defeats to them. The name of Algebra will ever remain associated with Lulabati, the famous Hindoo lady who first founded the system of Algebra. The Hindoo astronomy owes its development much to Khana, another distinguished lady. By dint of their knowledge Hindoo ladies rose socially higher than the men. Nowhere in the world were the women given so high a place as in India. From this we can judge that the education of India was once fruitful and it gave to the Hindoos their manhood, because knowledge is power. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 THE CLASS OF 1905 Yakity Yak! Kiak Ki Ive! Yakity Yak! Kiak Ki Ive! Seniors! Seniors! 1905! The class of 1905 as Juniors were noisy— in other words, they let themselves be known, but they evidently began their senior year with the firm resolve to be "quiet." Throughout the entire year they have conducted themselves with the dignity of Seniors. Early in the spring they gave up their ambition of making their farewell a brilliant affair and devoted all their energies to raising funds on which to go to the Portland Exposition. How they have succeeded we all know. The members of the class of 1905 are: Gertrude Aldridge, Elsie Anthon, Susie Andrews, Edith Austin, Lillian Burke, Meda Carlson, Stella Carlson, Grace Dickey, Grace Drake, Anna Drummond, Mrs. C. H. Eldridge, Isabel Gibson, Cassie Gifford, Myrl Hays, Katherine Hauts, Edna Hallock, Adelaide Haulsin. Lissa Howlett, Jessie Jameson, Alice Kibbe, Lynus A. Kibbe, Evalyn Kirkpatrick,. Josie Little, Winnie McMullen, Isabelle Mc- Rae, Violet Morgan, Albra Paddock, May Pillman, Harry Raymond, Nellie Ramsey, Charlotte Stewart, Myrtle Williams, Marie Wheeler, Nellie Roberts, Bessie Service, Ople Swank, Birdie Winchell. t ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, 'o6 Editor-in-Chief ANNA CUTHBERTSON Associate Editor FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) . T „ a l a EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - j " " ' i*ocais MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sinus NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands o f the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. IV. JUNE, 1905 No. 7 EDITORIALS By the time this number of the Messenger reaches you the Seniors will have returned from their trip to the Portland Exposition and most of you will be enjoying your summer vacation. Perhaps some of you if not all will be disappointed that the annual commencement number of the Messenger is not as elaborate nor as extensive this year as formally. The only explanation we wish to offer for the modest appearance of this issue is that it was found impractical to publish the usual extra commencement number this year. We are sorry, but it cannot be helped. This year the Faculty are again holding a summer session of school with Prof. F. W. Eply in charge. Besides teachers from the surrounding towns in attendance there are quite a number of Normal students taking up extra work in order that they may graduate or go on with their regular work next September when school again opens. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 At a school election held June 8, Miss Sarah Van Reypen, a member of the class of 1906, -was elected editor-in-chief of the Normal Messenger for the coming year. May she liave every success and the generous support of every member of the school. Those who liave never had the experience little realize what it means to try to keep up a school paper with little help or encouragement from fellow students or from the members of the Faculty. To those who return I would wish to say the success of the Messenger next year depends on you as well as on the editor-in-chief or her staff. The article "Education of Ancient India," was written by Mr. Mazundar, though that is not the name he has signed. THE FACULTY E. T. M.— "A roisy man—right plump to see." W. W.— "What! this man will outtalk us all." J. T. P . - "He braves the world and can defy Its frowns and flatteries." F. W. E . - "Who the important 'little man' that visits here!" H. E. M . - "Her least remark was worth The experience of the wise." B. M. E.— "She gives a side glance and looks down." I. A. B.— "The sweetest lady that ever I looked upon." A. H . - "She was intensely of the feminine type "verging neither to saint nor to the angel." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger F. S. H.— " Swift of tongue, of noble speech, Learning ever, wise to teach." A. P. R . - "The love of fun in him was something quite peculiar." M. M. M.— "She taketh most delight in music, instrument and poetry." E. N. S.— "There he is with his eternal puns." J. N. B . - " I t well becomes a young man to be modest." T. L e C - "She is nice and coy." H. J. T . - "A woman whose heart is warmer than her temper and that is never cool." E . H . - " The smallest lady alive! " C. F . B . - "She cannot endure to hear tell of a husband." C. M.— " Wise is she—and sweet withal Queen in life's great festival." M. Z. W. " She had an eye that would speak though her tongue were silent." N. C - " Pungent as pepper." A SENIOR "Oh chaste heart! Oh exalted soul! Oh creature full of nobleness." (Pigmies are pigmies still though perched on Alps.) A JUNIOR "You could not light upon a sweeter thing." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 THIRD YEARS "Don't chatter or tell people all you think." SOPHOMORES " I ( should not urge thy duty past thy weight; I know young bloods long for a time of rest." A FRESHIE " 0 thou bright thing, fresh from the hand of God!" How gentle and how good a child. EDITORS "Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting." COMMENCEMENT WEEK TRAINING SCHOOL Friday afternoon, June 9, the training school gave its final entertainment in the gymnasium. The program was given by the grammar and primary departments under Miss Horner and Miss Montgomery. Several weeks before the intermediate department under Miss Bratton had entertained the rest of the training school, so a t this program they, together with parents and friends of the children were the guests. After the entertainment the children passed to their respective rooms, received their grade cards and were dismissed for their summer vacation. THE SENIOR PLAY The Senior entertainment given June 9, was a decided success in every particular. It was original and was well rendered throughout, showing t h a t it had received careful preparation. The opening number, bytheSubmerino Band was especially good and probably owes i t s great success to the excellent leadership of Miss Isabelle McRae. It is difiicult to com- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ment on each number, for they were all good. The printed programs in themselves were well gotten up. The program for the evening was: I. Overture Submerino Band II. Lecture Wild Animals I Have Caught Durnest Thornthumb Settin III. A Musin* Quartette Obituaries (Only one encore prepared for this number.) IV. lecture— The Lewis and Clark Exposition, by America's "Prince of Orators" Alphonzo Hattaive. Illustrated from the life of all nations. V. Solo—Illustrated from life. (Sung with great success at the Kennel Club Exhibit at Seattle this spring by Benjamin Harrison Shane Raymond.) VI. Twentieth Century Bluebeard—In two acts. I. J. Pingpang Mokhan A Senior 2 Archibald de Smythe Bro. to Charles 3. Charles de Smythe Bro. to Arch. 4. Marie de Smythe Pingpang's wife 5. Anne de Smythe Sister to Marie 6. Madam de Smythe.. . Mother to, 2, 3, 4, 5 VII. Class Song. CHORAL CLUB CONCERT The Choral Club, with Miss Mabel Moore as director, has given three excellent concerts during this school year. The last one, given June 10th, was exceedingly well rendered. Miss Georgie Ellis was accompanist. The program was: 1. Hail Hero Hail Wagner Normal Choral Club. 2. Ninon Tosti Mr. Harry Raymond. 3. O, Holy Night Adam Normal Choral Club. 4. Ave Maria Mascogni Miss Lizzie Smith. 5. (a) Happy and Light From the Bohemian Girl (b) Phantom Chorus Prom La Sonnambula Normal Choral Club. 6. Poet and Peasant Overture Suppe Misses Georgie Ellis and Carrie Lewis. 7. Roses in June German Miss Florence Hughes. 8. The Rosary Moni Miss Frankie Sullivan. 9. Good Night, Farewell Garrett Normal Choral Club. THE BACCALAUREATE SERMON The baccalaureate sermon was delivered ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Sunday afternoon, June 11, by Rev. James Thompson, pastor of the South End Presbyterian church. The class filed to their places in a group to a march played by Mrs. E. T. Mathes. The sermon was preceded by a solo by Miss Mabel Moore. GRADUATING EXERCISES The commencement week exercises ended Tuesday, June 13, in the auditorium, when the thirty-seven graduates received their diplomas. The address was given by J. J. Donovan of this city. Mr. Donovan is a member of the Board of Trustees and his address was much appreciated. This was followed by a few appropriate remarks by Dr. Mathes and the presentation of diplomas. During the exercises solos were sung by Miss Frankie Sullivan of the Junior class and Miss Isabelle McRae of the Senior class. Miss Hogle has planned to spend her summer writing a text book on drawing. Most of the contents of the work will be taken from material furnished her by students in their test papers. In order that her book may be well advertised she wishes to put before the public a few of the definitions which the book will contain. gt;N EGYPTIAN ART.— The scarabeus means famine. The beetle means trouble. The winged beetle is part of a warrior. The swelling asp is the bud of the lotuc lower. The winged crow means luck. The circle is a sun god. The zig-zag denotes abundance. The fret is the scroll in the form of a square. •ERSPBCTINE AND COLOR WORK:— Forshortening is convergence of rays of ight to produce near-sightedness. Objects far away are foreshortened. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger The base of a cylinder is an eclipse. The apex of a line is over the base. The level of the eye goes up as you pass away. Foreshortening is using a stronger tint to make things show up, i Accent is loudening a color. A complementary color furnishes a picture. Hue is a modification of the application of color. Shade is a delicate tint of color. Shade is a variety. Drawing makes one understand implicitly. NORMAL GEOGRAHPY:— Library—A place to be seen but not heard* Gymnasium—A modern torture chamber. Work-Room—A secret chamber in the training school where critic teachers and other members of the faculty are discussed by practice teachers. Manual trainining room—A place where students learned and wise revert to old times and babyhood pies. History room—The garden of the Gods foi there dates abound. Oral expression room—A place whence com* the most unearthly sounds. Latin room—Here all who enter abandot hope. Physics room—A place where future Edisoni may try their skill. Critics office—Here practice teachers entei with trembling and return in tears. Music room—Go to Prof. Stone for a de scription of this region. Psychology room—A place where natura gas is generated. Cloak room—A place where umbrellas an lt; rubbers may be left but never found. Auditorium—Where students gather dail; t o receive small sized lectures and sermonettes ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 NORMAL PHYSIOLOGY:— The Brain—A cavity in the child's head which the teacher is expected to fill. Tongue—The teacher's sharpest weapon. Heart—A thing never to be mentioned in polite society. Nerves—Things which do not exist but to which we attribute all our cranky spells. Matrimony—A disease never caught by Normal students. Love—A disease similar to the measles, to which all Normal graduates must be declared immune. When Normal's last final is over And clearing up spell is done, When the teachers have graded our papers And the Seniors have had their fun, We shall rest, and in faith we shall need it. Go home for a month or two Until we come back in September To begin our school work anew. And those who have worked shall be happy; And those who have loafed shall lament For the passing grades that they have not And the hours in idleness spent. And some shall rejoice on that morning And some shall turn sadly away Reluctant to leave the old Normal Where they've spent many bright busy days. Then the halls that now echo our voices Shall be cold and dreary and still; The building shall stand as a lonely Sentinel, there on the hill. M. S., '07. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Corner Elk and Holly HEADQUARTERS EASTMAN'S KODAKS lt; PHOTO SUPPLIES PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITE HOUSE B'LD'G, W. HOLLY ST. BELLINQHAM, WASH. Card Boards and Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH J THE GAGE=D0DS0N CO. jg Sell Standard Goods j | Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch g Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades B of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts, Friends of the Normal School can show their appreciation of theinstitution in no better way than by assisting it to maintain an interesting and creditable magazine. That is what the MESSENGER proposes to be. You can help it in three ways. First, by advertising in its columns. Second, by subscribing. Last but not least, by PATRONIZING ITS ADVERTISERS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST CDNBSS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. I. GREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone Main 119 Free Delivery A, G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 no E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 June - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATRETIC GOODS Of AU Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 13*8-30 Blk St. Phone Main y gt; HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 3311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R- SPRNCBR, Vice-Pres BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid Oo Term Deposits H. I,. MKRRITT. Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashie . • — • i E. *. Hrih frn. E. 0. Inm, fin-Tru. C K. •cHillla, CatbM THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,00 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITSPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33209
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 June
Date: 1905-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 008 1905-06-03 Trustees met in called session at 4PM, at the office of Mr. Teck Chamber of Commerce rooms. Present: Chariman Edens, Trustee Teck, Architect A. Lee and the C
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Show more1905-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 008 1905-06-03 Trustees met in called session at 4PM, at the office of Mr. Teck Chamber of Commerce rooms. Present: Chariman Edens, Trustee Teck, Architect A. Lee and the Clerk. Mr. Lee submitted plans for removing the Dining Hall across the Campus and building commodious dormitory. These contained certain revisions in the plans first submitted, reducing the sixe of the improvement, and altering the foundations and other features so as to reduce the estimate of the cost from $800.00 to $1,000.00. On motion of Mr. Teck, the clerk was authorized to make call for bids, in accordance with the copy to be prepared by Mr. Lee, beginning Monday evening, June 5th and appearing alternate days thereafter until June 13th in the Bellingham Herald and the Puget Sound American, and on alternate days from June 6th in the Reveille. Meeting adjourned. Minutes Approved June 10, 1905. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. Chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 009 1905-06-10 FENCE: End and Gate Posts: as shown in diagram 18x18 in. 6 or 7 ft. tall; Pickets - 1 in. thick, 3 in. wide; Fence - 36 or 40 in. high as seems best; Fence posts - 6x6 in. (?): two rails: molding above and below outside of pickets; Gates - to be set where directed. Gates - 3 or 4 ft. wide, as directed; Pests - to be dipped in carbelineum as directed. Fence - to have two coats of paint, white (?). If offer is accepted, order will be made at meeting June 10th. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 010 1905-06-07 A called meeting of the board of trustees of the state normal school was held in the office of Mr. Frank C. Teck, in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at five PM. Members present: Chairman Edens, and Trustee Donovan, and Principal Mathes. The only business transacted was the granting of diplomas to thirty seven young people as follows: (See list enclosed). Also the granting of sixteen elementary certificates as follows: (See list enclosed). After the diplomas and certificates had been signed by the chairman of the Board the meeting was adjourned. Special meeting, board of trustees, state normal school, Bellingham, Washington. Minutes approved June 10,1905. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 011 1905-06-15 The following students have been recommended for graduation from the advanced course of this institution on June 15th, 1905. SENIOR CLASS 1905: STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Bellingham, Washington. 1. Gertrude Aldridge - Arlington; 2. Else Anthon - Seattle; 3. Susie Andrus - Bellingham, Sta. A; 4. Edith Austin - Bellingham; 5. Lillian Burke - Snohomish; 6. Meda Carlson - Florence; 7. Stella Carlson - Florence; 8. Grace Dickey - Bellingham; 9. Grace Drake - Seattle; 10. Anna Drummond - Tacoma; 11. Mrs. C.H. Eldrige - Everett; 12. Isabel Gibson - Seattle; 13. Cassie Gifford - Arlington; 14. Myrl Hays - Bellingham; 15. Katherine Houts - Ballard; 16. Edna Hallock - Seattle; 17. Adelaide Hanlein - Tacoma; 18. Lissa Howlett - Bellingham; 19. Jessie Jameson - Bellingham; 20. Alice Kibbe - Elma; 21. Lynus A. Kibbe Elma; 22. Evalyn Kirkpatrick - Bellingham; 23. Josie Little - Bellingham, Sta. A; 24. Winnie McMullen - Seattle; 25. Isabelle McRae - Everett; 26. Violet Morgan - Carbonado; 27. Albra Paddock - Farmington; 28. May Pillman - Everett; 29. Harry Raymond - Bellingham; 30. Nellie Roberts - Seattle; 31. Nellie Ramsey - Centralia; 32. Bessie Service - Farmington; 33. Charlotte Stewart - Spokane; 34. Ople Swank - Pomeroy; 35. Myrtle Williams - Everett; 36. Birdie Winchell - Dunlap; 37. Marie Wheeler - Tacoma. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 012 1905-06-15 The following students have been granted elementary certificates by the faculty of the State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. Alta Barton; Beatrice Benson; Jessie Cowing; Tressie Flesher; Lillian Fogg; Judith Hawes; Carrie Lewis; Nettie Look; Frances Moncrief; Adalene Parkins; Berthelda Payne; Floy Sullivan; Frankie Sullivan; Christine Thiel; Nellie Thompson; Helen Whitney; Issued June 15, 1905. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 013 1905-06-10 In regular monthly session, the trustees met in the office of the principal shortly after 2 o'clock. Present: Chairman Edens, Trustees Donovan, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The minutes, respectively of the meetings of May 13th, May 29th, June 3rd, and June 7th were read and approved. G.W. Walker appeared before the board to ask information on the specifications for the sidewalk to be build in front of the campus, and to submit a revised bid for the work. His figures were $148, which he later corrected over the telephone adding $10 to cover the cost of nails. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the contract was awarded to Mr. Walker at his revised figures of $156, with the understanding that the walk would be laid one foot outside the fence to be built, that the trustees would have contractor Lind prepare the ground and A.R. Campbell set the grade stakes: and that payment would be made for the walk after it was satisfactorily completed and evidence was fiven that the materials and labor used in construction were all paid for. J.W. Kindall, representing Martin Siersdorfer, appeared before the trustees to discuss the proposed settlement for damages done to the buidling on the basis of $218.45, the amount of the Cornish-Mitchell bill for repair of windows broken by the blast in the Siersdorfer quarry of April 6th. On learning that this settlement, if made today, would relieve Mr. Siersdorfer from all further liability, Mr. Kidnall asked for thirty days time in which to make payment. On motion of Mr. Donovan, this request was granted. Mr. Kindall agreed to have the Cornish-Mitchell bill paid and receipted by the time of the next monthly meeting of the trustees, July 8. Mr. Donovan moved, and the motion was carried, that the contract for building the fence in front of the campus, be awarded to J.H. Shockey for $325, fence to be made of 40-inch pickets, and according to other specifications already agreed upon; payment to be made when the work is satisfactorily completed. Motion carried. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the bill of Booker and Campbell for $47.19, for repairing cracks in the walls of the building, was approved for payment, together with the following: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 014 1905-06-10 MAINTENANCE: 21 Northwest Journal of Education $4.00; 22 Robinson Manufacturing Co. $24.50; 23 Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $17.05; 24 Thiel and Welter $192.85; 25 City Water Department $12.75; 26 Munro and Haskel $46.35; 27 Benson Morris Co. $17.10; 28 Sunset Telephone Co. $15.35; 29 C.M. Sherman $22.70; 30 Mrs. J. Lemach $26.90; 31 B.B. Improvement Co. $13.95; 32 Incidental Fund, E.T. Mathes $13.75; 33 Incidental Fund, E.T. Mathes $195.75; 34 E.R. Croft $14.35. SCIENCE FUND: 35 Incidental Fund, E.T. Mathes $15.00; 36 Eberbach and Son $29.04. CAMPUS FUND: 37 Chas E. Lind $394.02; 38 Fawcett Bros. $13.50; 39 Morse Hardware Co. $16.00; 40 Uncidental Fund - E.T. Mathes $11.25; IMPROVEMENTS and REPAIRS: 41 Booker and Campell $47.19. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 015 1905-06-10 On motion, a recess was then taken until an adjourned session, which should be held at the call of the chairman. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. 1905-16-15 The adjourned session of the regular June meeting was called to order at 2:30 in the office of the Principal. Present: Chairman Edens, Trustee Donovan, Dr. Mathes, and the clerk. The following communication, explaining the cause of his absence, was received from Mr. Teck, and ordered palced on the minutes: Bellingham, Washington June 15, 1905. Hon. John J. Edens, Chairman. Board of Trustees State Normal School, Bellingham, Washinton. Dear Sir: I beg leave to explain my absence from the meeting of the Board of Trustees called for 2 o'clock today for the purpose of considering bids on the construction of an additionto the dining hall or dormitory, and the election of a faculty for the esnuing term or biennial period. While I am willing to act, and consider it my duty to act, in all matters of temporary and urgent importance, I do not feel that, in view of the fact that my commission as trustee expired March 3, 1905, I have logical authority to join in a contract involving the election of and entire faculty for a period of a year in advance. I do not consider that such action would be just to my successor, who may be appointed tomorrow and who will have to deal with the faculty when I retire. I understand that the legal term of the trustees begins with June 13, and as no successor to myself has been appointed for the unexpired legal term at the time my commission expired, March 3, 1905, and as the beginning of the suceeding legal term has already passed without bringing forth the announcement of my successor, as had been promised by the Governor, I feel that my authority as a member of the board should be strictly limited to action upon matters of temporary urgency, and should not have to do with a vital and lasting contrct, such as the election of the principal and faculty. I ask that the board direct the clerk to enter a copy of this communication as a part of the record of today's meeting, and have the honor to remain, sincerely yours, (Signed) Frank C. Teck. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 016 1905-06-15 Sealed bids for the moving and enlarging of the dining hall were opened as follows: Booker and Campbell $3,474; S.McNeil $3,821; Boyd and Neble $3,340. Each bid was accompanied by the required certified check for 5 percent of the amount of the bid. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the contract was unanimously awarded to Boyd and Noble as the lowest responsible bidders. The plans and specifications submitted by A. Lee for the dormitory improvement were formally adopted. Mr. Lee was engaged as architect and superintendent at a compensation of 5% of the contract price, with the reservation that additional compensation may be allowed for services that may be required in addition to the prescribed work. Bill amounting to $56.63 for historical books purchased from England some time ago, was authorized paid from the Library Bank Fund. Dr. Mathes reported that the faculty, at a recent meeting, voted an expression of thanks to the Board of Trustees for the appropriation of $25 to each member for the purpose of visiting schools. The matter of purchasing the second hand furniture in the dining hall, was left entirely in the hands of Dr. Mathes. The clerk was instructed to request the city council to establish the grade in the block on high street in front of the Normal school campus, after which AL R. Campbell will be employed to set stakes for guidance in construction the new fence and walk. The following resolution, offered by Mr. Donovan, was unanimously adopted: Whereas: The State Board of Higher Education has authorized the re-organization of the courses of study and requirements for work in State Normal schools: Be it resolved: that it is the sense of this board that the general plan of employment of teachers and employees, for indefinite terms, shall be and is hereby discontinued. Resolved further, that the terms of employment of all teachers and other regular employees of this institution shall cease on August 31st, 1905, on which date existing contracts expire. Resolved further, that all members of the faculty, and other employees of the institution hereafter employed, shall be engaged for a definite period of time, and a contract shall be executed for the term of employment. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 017 1905-06-15 Resolved furhter: that all teachers or employees shall be assigned their duties in the institution by the principal and shall be directly responsible to him for their work and conduct in connection with the institution, under such regulations as shall be prescribed by the board of trustees. Mr. Donovan then spoke on the duty of the Board in re-(?) members of the faculty insofar as they were recommended by Dr. Mathes, unless some serious objection stood in the (?) of such action. He then offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved: that Dr. E.T. Mathes be elected principal of the Bellingham Normal School for the term of four years, ending August 31st, 1909, at a salary of $3,000 per year for the first year, $3,250 for the second year, and at a salary for the last two years to be determined by the board, but not to be less than $3,250 per annum. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the following resolution with reference to engaging teachers, was unanimously adopted: Resolved that all instructors, excepting the instructors in the training school, now employed at the Normal, be re-engaged for the term of one year, ending August 31st, 1906. Resolved: That Miss Edna Horner be re-engaged as instructor in the training school as Grammar Grade Critic Teacher, and Miss Catherine Montgomery be re-engaged as Primary Grade Critic, both for the year ending August 31st, 1906. Dr. Mathes was instructed to be prepared, at a later meeting of the board of trustees, with recommendations to fill the places in the faculty declared vacant by the foregoing resolution, and not filled at this meeting. The matter of salaries was then taken up, and fixed for the year August 31st, 1905, to August 31st, 1906 as follows: Ada Hogle $1000 raised from $950; J.T. Forrest $1550 raised from $1500; W. Wilson $1450 raised from $1400; F.W. Eply $1550 raised from $1400; A.P. Romine $1450 raised from $1400; J.N. Bowman $1450 raised from $1150; E.N. Stone $1200 raised from $1100; Baker, Ida A. $1100 raised from $950; H.E. Moore $1350 raised from $1200; Frances Hays $1250 raised from $1150; Mabel Moore $950 raised from $850; Blanche M. Evans $950 raised from $850; Tallulah Le Conta $900 raised from $800; Mabel Wilson $900 raised from $840; Nellie Cooper $810 raised from $750; Catherine Montgomery $1000 raised from $950; Edna Horner $1000 raised from $900. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 018 1905-06-15 Meeting then took recess until the call of the chairman. 1905-06-22 Second adjourned session was called to order at 8:30 at the home of Mr. Donovan. Present: Chariman Edens, Trustee Donovan, Dr. Mathes and the clerk. On the matter of having grade established on High Street, in front of the campus before the fence and walk are built, the clerk reported having requested the city council to order grade established, and that the request had been granted. Mr. Donovan stated that he would endeavor to have Mr. Hyatt and the city engineer confer in order that the grade will conform with certain plans being worked out for the improvement of the hill side streets. Mr. Donovan moved that Miss Cooper, secretary to the principal, and Miss Wilson, librarian, be re-employed for the year Aufust 31, 1905 to August 31, 1906 at the salaries fixed for these position June 15. Mr. Donovan moved that the clerk be instructed to notify P.W. Pierce, that his services as fireman of the Normal will not be needed after July 1st., and also to request that he vacate, by that time, the rooms in which he is living at the school building. Motion carried. Dr. Mathes was also requested to inform to gardener, Mr. Parsons, that he would be employed at his present work during the summer, and that he would labor be given a trial at assisting in the janitor work of the building for the winter. When the question of the wood supply for the coming year was taken up, Dr. Mathes reported that there are on hand about fifty cords of body fir, and fifteen to eighteen cords of alder. Mr. Donovan moved that the clerk be instructed to publish a call for bids to supply 250 cords of wood, delivered on the Normal campus not later than October 14, the call to be made with the reservation that contracts may be let for smaller amounts; and with the privilege of rejecting any or all bids. The wood must be body fir, first growth, or second growth fir with no sticks less than 3 inches in diameter and all sticks over 5 inches split. The contract will require that work on its fulfillment begin within thirty days after the time it is let. Dr. Mathes reported that the furniture in the dining hall, which- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1905 Volume 02 - Page 019 1905-06-22 was being offered for sale to the school, would be worth about $150 for the pieces desirable to purchase. He was authorized to close the purchase for any of it he considered worth securing. Dr. Mathes announced his decision to remain with the institution as principal for one year, with the understanding that he would go to Whitworth college as its president at the end of that time, provided the trustees there should consent to wait for him. He was authorized, on the trip east which he would take within a few days, to investigate the credentials of applicants for vacancies in the Normal faculty, especially for the training school, and be prepared to make recommendations on his return. The trustees ordered the clerk to notify Boyd and Noble, contractors on the Normal dormitory, that surety bonds would be required in compliance with the contract for the work. The clerk was instructed to notify Miss Tromanhouser that her communication of June 17th, requesting the re-instatement of Miss Bratton, had been received, considered and filed. Meeting adjourned. Approved. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33156
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 May
Date: 1905-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905 Volume 02 - Page 005 1905-05-13 In regular monthly session, the board of trustees met at the office of the principal at 2:00PM. Present - chairman Edens, Trustee Teck, Dr. Mathes, and the cle
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905 Volume 02 - Page 005 1905-05-13 In regular monthly session, the board of trustees met at th
Show more1905-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905 Volume 02 - Page 005 1905-05-13 In regular monthly session, the board of trustees met at the office of the principal at 2:00PM. Present - chairman Edens, Trustee Teck, Dr. Mathes, and the clerk. The minutes of April 22 were read and approved. On taking up discussion of the subject of building a fence for the campus, J.S. Sheckey, who had prepared designs and estimates on the cost, appeared before the board. His figures on a 36 inch picket fence, with two gates and posts six or seven feet high, were $305. This included gates and was without baseboards. On six feet walks replacing the old ones on the campus, Mr. Sheekey's estimates was $215. A rough estimate of Mr. Walker on the fence was 600 feet at $0.33 per foot. Starthie and Buzzard submitted bids and designs for a 42-inch fence of 3/8 inch pickets, with posts eight feet apart, at 74 cents per foot, and $3.50 extra for gates. The cost was the same on two other designs with 7/16 inch pickets. The Washington Wire works of Seattle submitted an estimate of $500 with single gates at $3.00 extra, double at $7.00, gate posts at $4.50, and freight at $1.50. The reported of Architect Lee was submitted on the extent of the damages done to the Normal building by the blast in the neighboring stone quarry on April 6. This showed charges for repairs, amounting to $265.64, of which $218.45 was for window repairs by Cornish and Mitchell, and $47.19 for repairing cracks in the wall by Becker and Campbell. The clerk was ordered to forward a copy of this report to Martin Siersdorfer, who operates the quarry, together with duplicate bills from the firms doing the work, and a copy of the letter of instructions from attorney general, setting forth opinion as to the liability for damage. With these, notice was ordered given Mr. Siersdorfer that a check from him payable to the chairman of the Board of Trustees, would be accepted as liquidating the claim. On motion of Mr. Teck, bills passed upon by the board were ordered approved for payment as follows: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905 Volume 02 - Page 006 1905-05-13 MAINTENANCE: 6 Morse Hardware $11.57; 7 J.N. Selby $2.65; 8 P.K. Dodd $9.50; 9 Incidental Fund S.N.S. $66.05; 10 Edson and Irish $55.40; 11 Chandler and Barber $6.22; 12 Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. $13.70; 13 Library Bureau $32.10; 14 Munro and Haskell $90.61; 15 E.R. Croft $22.75; 16 J.S. Sheckey $22.00; 17 Cornish Mitchell Paint Co. $12.80; 18 City of Bellingham Water Dep't. $51.00; 19 Chas. Seribner's Sons $46.83; $443.18. CAMPUS FUND: 20 Chas. E. Lind $194.93; LIBRARY BANK: Pacific Bindery $28.00. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved June 10, 1905. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman board of trustees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905 Volume 02 - Page 007 1905-05-29 Called meeting of the Normal Trustees in the office of the principal was attended by Chairman Edens, Trustees Donovan and Teck, Dr. Mathes and the clerk. Dr. Mathes reported having ordered the campus stakes set by A.R. Campbell. The bids on sidewalk to be built in front of the campus were taken up for consideration. The bid of G.W. Walker was the lowest, but appeared to be less than the cost of material and labor that would of necessity enter into such a walk as the one required by the directors. Mr. Donovan moved that the clerk write a letter to Mr. Walker giving him a chance to revise his bid, with the understanding that he might be expected to furnish surety bend: that only No. 1, merchantable timeber, s ls., would be accepted; and that three lines of sleepers, 4x6, would be required. Mr. Teck seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. When the question of the fence in front of the campus was taken up, Mr. Donovan moved that J.S. Shockey be notified that his bid of $325 would be accepted in accordance with the specifications, provided that moulding is nailed along the railings and further to announce that contract would be finally authorized at the meeting June 10. Mr. Teck seconded the motion, which was carried. On motion of Mr. Donovan, the clerk was instructed to write a letter to Black, Kindall and Kenyon, attorneys for Martin Siersdorfer, giving opportunity for him to settle the claim for damages done to the Normal building by the blast in his stone quarry of April 6, by paying, before the regular meeting of the trustees on June 10, the amount of the Cornish-Mitchell bill (?) windows. The clerk was instructed (?) by no means covers all the damages to windows alone, and includes none of the injury to the building walls, but that all additional claims would be waved and cancelled if a check is received from Mr. Siersdorfer covering the amount named before June 10. Should he fail to take advantage of this opportunity for settlement, the entire matter would- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1905 Volume 02 - Page 008 1905-05-29 be placed in the hands of the State Attorney General to adjust the claim which would under these conditions be much larger than any figures heretofore presented. Architect Lee reported his estimate of the contemplated moving and enlargement of the Dining Hall, according to plans made, at $4,300.00. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Mr. Lee was instructed to remodel these plans eliminating the stone foundation, reducing the annex by four feet, leaving the upper three rooms so that they might be finished or not, as advisable, and altering the specifications so that the cost would not exceed $3,500.00. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved, June 10, 1905. Clerk. Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11492
Title: Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May
Date: 1905-04-01
Description: Volume number and issue number incorrectly printed as "Vol. IV, no. 6"
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1905_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL-MAY 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [i] ---------- Normal j^rfycnl BELLINGIIAM, WASHINGTON Summer Session JUNE 19 TO JULY 28, 1905 Classes will be organized
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Show more1905_0401 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL-MAY 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [i] ---------- Normal j^rfycnl BELLINGIIAM, WASHINGTON Summer Session JUNE 19 TO JULY 28, 1905 Classes will be organized for review work and for regular normal school work. Special classes in music, drawing, manual training and primary methods. Regular teachers of faculty and special teachers will have charge of the work. Tuition will be six dollars for one subject and one dollar for each additional subject. No laboratory fees. Board and room may be secured for $4.00 per week. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping cost only one dollar per week. Saturday excursions will be arranged. Many points of interest may be visited. Circular of information will be mailed upon request. Questions cheerfully answered. Address, EDWARD T. MATHES. Principal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY •Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BELLINGHAM, WASH. DR. C. O. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to t2 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELLINGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms i, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BELLINGHAM, WASH. THE BIG 4 « DR. FELLOWS' UNIVERSAL BLOOD PURIFIER I S OR. FELLOWS' CASCARA HEALTH PILLS m^ DR. FELLOWS' OERUACURA OINTMENT WKL DR. FELLOWS' DERMAGURA SOAP ^jIT The above remedies constitute the famous Big 4 prescriptions of Dr. Eugene Fellows, of Buffalo, N. Y. They are a specific for all skin and blood diseases. Exema, Tforiasis, Itch, Tetter, Ring Worm. The four remedies at one time, price, $1.75. Sold by DECHAMPLAIN GRAHAM O W L P H A R M A CY Cor. Dock Holly Sts. Phone Main 2021. Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER „ „ , . .m^v / i°8 w e s t Holly Street Holly Block | I3Q5 D o c k s t r ^ t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 B^UNGHAM, WASH. 1 Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST .Rooms 9, to and 12 Bellingham, Wash. Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 40-42 Phone Black 2991 Lighthouse Block Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Bye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOYBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English Miss BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRMTTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher Primar Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WDLSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS I Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES We are now installed in our new store with a new and large stock at our command with which to supply our patrons. We shall be pleased to have you call upon us in our new quarters. I BYRON GROCERY CO. | Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 ? J Elk Street BEIJ.INGHAM, WASH. § GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VIENNA BAKERY GflF 120 Holly Street A. MEYDENBAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER APRIL-MAY, 1905 The University of Washington Marine Laboratory at Friday Harbor FATHER NEPTUNE is curator of a museum that differs from the usual one of the city or university in that his specimens are not pickled, mounted or cabineted, but are instinct with life. This museum is so numerous with living species that various schemes have been devised to discover and read the label card that each form invisibly but just as certainly carries with its living" structural self. Prime among these schemes have the deep-sea explorations sent out by institutional and governmental aid, and in later years, the sea-side or marine laboratories. Classic among the former are the United States exploring expedition of 1838-42 and the Challenger expedition of 1872-76. In this connection the Harriman expedition ta gt; Alaska in the summer of 1899 should not be omitted because of the value of its researches to the students of natural history Hying upon the Pacific coast. The conception of marine laboratories in the United States originated with Agassiz and materialized with the Peni-kese school located on an island by t h a t name. This school opened its doors to students in 187—, or rather its barn doors for the first American sea-side laboratory was conducted in an old barn. In due time the larger universities encouraged and secured the establishment of marine laboratories whose investigations should be devoted to the study of marine flora and fauna. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger There are four such laboratories upon the Pacific coast owned and operated by the Universities of California, Leland Stanford Junior, University of Minnesota and Washington. It will be readily seen t h a t the third named institution whose marine laboratory is located on the west coast of Vancouver island is at considerable disadvantage in marine work as compared with the three other institutions of the Pacific coast. Last summer the University of Washington marine laboratory was founded at Friday Harbor, on San Juan island. The location of the laboratory is ideal from the view point of diversity of organic forms due to environmental differences and isolation of the land masses of the archipelago. The laboratory work was under the auspices of the biological departments of the university of which Mr. Trevor Kincaid and Mr. Theodore C. Frye are respectively professors of zoology and botany. These gentlemen were untiring in their efforts to make the work a success. As yet no buildings have been constructed. In their stead the University rented some outbuildings upon the farm of Judge Warbass, a pioneer of San Juan island, who now lives in the identical house in which General Pickett made his headquarters when the latter was commander of the American camp during the joint occupancy of the United States and Great Britain. Judge Warbasse purchased and removed the house to its present situation in 1870. The students' headquarters consisted of tents brought with them. There were no dormitories and consequently no argus-eyed matrons. This made room rent quite cheap and profound hygienic snoring could take place with none to molest or to make the slumberer afraid. There was a common dining hall where the professors of capacious appetites met three times a day ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 around a well appointed table, and sometimes broke into the kitchen. In the calisthenics of wielding the dish rag the writer was frequently told that he was a jewel (which was doubtless another name for gold-dust) and in his credulous innocence he literally believes every word of it. On June 23,1904, the station was opened for students. Twenty-one were enrolled for the term of six weeks. These students were for the most part teachers in the various state institutions, colleges and high schools of Washington. However, two universities outside of Washington were represented. The students were a very industrious and orderly group and I do not recall a single instance of expulsion because of disorderly conduct or the occasional oppressiveness of the dog days. The work last year, as Prof. Kincaid said in his invitations to students, was informal and general. In a large sense it was exploratory, that is, different parts of the San Juan archipelago were prospected with the object of locating the place and range of prevailing types. At low tides the students went out in row boats to easily accessible points from the marine station and did shore work; in other words they collected those littoral forms •whose living zones are, broadly speaking, between low and high tide. One who has not collected natural history specimens can have ; little appreciation of the keen pleasure felt by one whose good fortune it is to secure some rare form. The rivalry that sometimes springs up in these collecting tours is as keen as it is interesting. At other times the student body went out in a launch to dredge in deep water. A launch accommodating 30 persons was chartered by the station. To this launch was lashed a large scow, in the rear of which was firmly fastened the dredging apparatus. The deep-sea dredge was let out on the bottom by a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger long steel cable attached to a drum and after having dragged on the bottom for 15 or 30 minutes was drawn to the surface by means of a pair of windlasses at either end of the drum. In this dredge were caught many curious dwellers of the sea, such as fishes, tunicotes, crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms, hydroids, worms and algae. Securing the collections was a small matter compared with assorting and properly preserving them. After a day's dredging, it required the following day to get the specimens in good keeping form. # A great number of new species were found by the station party during its six weeks' deep sea work. These await classification. The wealth and beauty of marine life in the San Juan archipelago is more pronounced than that along our shores. The party and members of the party frequently found themselves in amusing situations while on excursions to the different islands but it is an old adage well worthy of observation here that no tales should be told out of school. A. P. R. PROVERBIAL ADVICE TO PRACTICE TEACHERS Fear not when thou meetest the supervisor in the hall, neither quake nor tremble for I say unto you she will do thee no harm whatsoever. Remove thy heels when thou walkest lest they bring thee to destruction. When thou goeth before thy class, be not as the cowards are, but stand boldly, with thy head held high, and all will be well with thee. , „ __ , When thou hearest the 3:20 bell on Wednesday, loiter not on the stairway, neither tarry in the halls but haste thee away to meeting, lest thy tardiness receive a well-merited reproof. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 The "verdant" practise teacher is wise in her own conceit; she had said in her heart, "There is nothing I do not know." But the critic teacher, who hath understanding search-eth her out and straightway maketh her miserable. If thou hearest evil of thy neighbor repeat it not for where there is no tale-bearer, strife cease th. When it falleth to thy lot to wash the boards and dust erasers even if thou art already tired and weary think not of thyself but go bravely to thy work wearing a sweet smile on thy worn features, for verily thou shalt receive thy reward. When thou beginest a new quarter and thy class begins to try thee, put on the armor of kind firmness and show thy class that thou art boss, then thy trial with discipline will vanish as mist before the sun. Greet the members of the faculty with all due reverence, for as thy soul liveth they will tolerate no undue familiarity. Z. I. P. THINGS THAT MAKE ONE SMILE Miss Le Conte making faces. Dr. Bowman's feet in Assembly. Prof. Stones' Latin students after a test. Marjorie Spratt's shower bath on opening a milk bottle. Prof. Romine when he is amused. Lucile Wilson when she is mad. Mr. Anslow's mustache. Prof. Eply's yellow dog. Dr. Moore getting mixed in a dog fight. The worried expression on the faces of some of the new students. Miss Kibbe with her Y. W. C. A. membership blanks running down a new girl. The students performing the grand march after "assembly." The "faculty" playing basket ball. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLI NGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, '06 Editor-in-Chief ANNA CUTHBERTSON Associate Editor FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) T^OMII. EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - J " ." " J*°ca» MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sinus NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. IV. APRIL-MAY, 1905 No. 6 Since our last issue the last two numbers of this year's lecture course have come and gone. The first, Earnest Thompson Seton, who comes from the woods and the wild animals, lectured on, "Wild animals I have known." The last, so entirely different from the former, Mr.Barry, comes from the scenes of war in the Orient. His lecture which was especially interesting dealt with t h a t subject and being illustrated as it was, gave those who were so fortunate as to hear him, a better understanding of it than any number of newspapers could do. Extended improvements are being made on the campus which very materially affect the appearance of our school in general. One of the noticeable internal improvements on the building is the change in the library. The walls are now a dark green which is certainly restful to the eye. In the halls and in the gymnasium dressing-rooms are the new lockers, which are already in use and seem to have been a much needed addition to the school furniture. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Something very much admired by visitors as well as by the students is the imitation stained glass window in the upper hall which was designed and made by Miss Hogle's drawing classes. We trust that a gentle hint will be all t h at is necessary. We should be very grateful if our readers would pay their subscription as soon as possible. The editor-in-chief is always ready to receive such donations. LOCALS Prof. Forrest spent the first week in April in the southern part of the state visiting teachers' institutes. New Student—"Miss Hays, which dictionary did you want us to use, the International or the Epidemic?" Miss Caroline Risedorph and Miss Effie Wheeler, members of the class of '04, who are both teaching in Seattle visited with us April 17. Miss Risedorph was visiting Miss Evans. Helen Andrews spent the vacation with her sister Mary who is teaching a t Granite Falls. What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind. On April 5 the faculty and students gathered in front of the school to have their annual picture taken, Prof. Eply performed the feat. Most of the members of the faculty are getting t o be master posers, though some are as yet unable to overcome their natural shyness. Prof. Stone found it necessary to carry Prof. Romine feet and all to a prominent position in front in order to get him into the picture at all. Miss Mabel Steen, '04, who is teaching at Anacortes, was one of our recent visitors. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger During a few days necessary absence of Miss Moore, her classes in music were very successfully conducted by Annie Drummond, of the Senior class. A new student in our halls is Mr. Mazum-dar, a native of India. Mr. Mazumdar is a Hindu and is in this country to study our language and civilization. He gave us a short talk upon arriving and we are looking foward to a lecture by him about his own far away country. Dr. Moore was recently called to Portland by bad news from home, but we are glad that she is again able to be at her work. This sorry world is sighing now, La Grippe is at the door; And many folks are dying Who never died before. We are all glad to note that Miss Ramsey is widening her vocabulary with such success, even if it does take the wind out of our sails once in a while. Dr. Mathes thinks it would be profitable if the members of our school would visit the Asylum for the insane at Steilacoom. Wonder why? "I'm to be Queen of the May, Mother, For I'm to be Queen of the May." Miss Isabel Mc Rae has been elected by the students to be "Queen of May" in a May party for which the Y. W. C. A. are now preparing. Details of the affair have not yet been announced but we know that it will be a. success and every one may be sure of a go.od time. Miss D. (pointing to picture of cat and kittens)—" Tommy, what color is this cat?" n Tommy—"She's the same color as the kittens." , Miss D. (hopefully)—"And what color are the kittens?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 Tommy—"Well they're just the same color as the cat." Miss D. (patiently)—"What color are all of them?" Tommy—"Why Miss D.,they're all the same color." The boys "masquerade party" was indeed a success. As a social affair in the school it furnished a great deal of amusement. The chief attraction of the evening seemed to be Miss Walda Wall as "Topsy." ATHLETICS BASE BALL The base ball team has so far this year played one practice game and two match games. The first game was lost by an accident to the pitcher after the boys had demonstrated their superiority by holding their opr ponents for five innings to a score of 1. In the second game which was with the same team, the South Side High School, our team won with a score of 10 to 5. The last game, on April, 14 was with the team from the Bay City Business College and ended with a score of 13 to 8. The "College" boys were good batters but their field work was poor. Our boys did some very good field work. Special mention should be made of the work of Walter Nichols who plays an excellent short-stop. One double play was made when Mr. Nichols put a man out between 2nd and 3rd bases and got the ball to first base in time to put a man out there. The Normal line-up was: catcher, Williams; pitcher, Goodell; 1st b. Petheran; 2nd b. Edmunds; 3rd b. Evans; s. s. Nichols; r. f. Phelps-Cory; 1. f. P. Miller; c. f. Whiteside. BASKET BALL HIGH SCHOOL—JUNIORS The first match game played by the girls this year was by our Junior team against ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger the Bellingham High School. The game was fast and furious from the beginning as both teams were determined to win. At the end of the second half the score was 7 to 3 in favor of the Junior team. Our line up was: forwards, Anah Gooch (captain), Anna Cuthbertson; center, Clara Warriner; guards Lena Smith, Berth Elda Payne. FACULTY—SENIORS Lovers of athletics witnessed the most unique basket-ball game ever played in the Normal "gym" last Friday night, when the Senior girls met and defeated an aggregation from the faculty. Loud cheers and uproarious laughter greeted the "facility" team as they filed onto the floor bedecked with green and chaparonedby the remaining "honorable heads of learning." The game from beginning to end was rather one sided but the general good feeling in the atmosphere made up for all deficiencies. The line up for the faculty team was: forwards, Miss Horner, Miss Hogle; center, Miss Tromanhauser; guards, Miss Hays, Miss Le Conte (captain); Subs. Clara "Warriner, Anna Cuthbertson. Seniors: forwards, Elsa Authon (captain); Ethel Birney; center, May Pillman; guards, Isabel Mc Rae, Myrl Hays. EXCHANGES Why don't you have an exchange column, "Review?" The "Comet" is certainly an excellent little paper but we think the advertisements should not be stirred in with the reading matter. The "Normal Outlook" contains one of the finest stories, in their February number, that we have ever seen in a school paper. Is the author of "Harry in the Front Seat and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Katie in the Other Row," too bashful to sign his name? The "Mankatonian" is undoubtedly a neat j paper but might be improved by a bright exchange column. "Wa Wa," Port Townsend, you are one of our best and most interesting exchanges. Your cuts are exceptionally attractive and your exchange column a joy to the beholder. | The "Kodak," from Everett, does not maintain the high literary standard which it held three years ago. Have all your writers "dis-i persed and wandered far away?" or are they napping? "Locals," in the "Mirror," is a very well written department. The editor must have a strong grasp on the student body of the school. The edito rial in the March number of the "Legenda"is a well written article applicable to every school. We wish to thank "Purple and Gold" for the compliment paid to us in their last edition. One of the recent numbers of "Normal College News" contained a tribute to "mother"' in sonnet form. We wish to thank you for the beautiful thoughts so simply expressed. "Wise Tiny Bay" in the "High School Tocsin" is well worth reading. MY FIRST OCEAN TRIP Some people have been known to sing with due appreciation "The Sailor's Life is the Life for Me," but I must confess that the song has little attraction for me. To be sure my first experience as a sailor was only a four day's trip from San Francisco to Seattle, but that was quite enough. Of course if one is desirous of meeting "heavy swells", why, an ocean voyage is the sort of social affair to attend. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger When we started from San Francisco, at about eleven o'clock in the morning, everyone was standing on deck laughing, joking and waving to friends on shore. Soon the waving handkerchiefs could be seen no longer and the dock looked to be only a speck in the distance. Then the purser having finished his rounds of the decks, we were permitted to go to our staterooms and, some there were who never appeared again until we reached port. I had supposed that I was very hungry when we started out but when the gong sounded for dinner I found my appetite had vanished, for I was beginning to experience my first sea-sickness and seemed to be carrying my heart in my mouth. The scenery on an ocean voyage is not remarkable for its variety, usually nothing more than a small tin can close a t hand. Quite a storm came up the second day out, the lower staterooms were flooded with water which came through an open porthole. Many passengers thought their last hour had come and wanted the life-boats lowered. No harm came of it however with the exception of some ruined carpets. We were not without entertainment on the trip for there was a party of Christian Endeavor delegates aboard who took possession of the piano and suggested that we all sing something familiar. One man of a gaunt, haggard appearance asked for, "I'm Living a Rag Time Life," while another called feebly from a couch to sing something appropriate, "Cast Thy Bread Upon the Water" for instance. When we reached the quarantine station, after passing through the straits, we were all herded into the dining-hall that we might be examined to see if anyone afflicted with Bubonic plague was among us, for ever since the scare over the "plague" in San Fran- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Cisco's Chinatown the British government has quarantined boats before allowing them to enter the harbor at Victoria. A trim little steam launch came puffing alongside our boat, a nice little Englishman, with trousers turned up and a cigarette in his mouth came aboard. "Good morning, Captain." "Hello Doctor, how are you?" "Fine, fine. Have a good trip?" "Roughest in two years." "Fancy now; is t h a t so!" Meanwhile the passengers were filing out of the dining hall. The doctor looked at each one in a careless way from a distance of about twenty feet till all had passed out. Then:"Well, so long Captain, hope you'll get t o pawt alright." And this is the way the British possessions in North America are protected from Bubonic plague and small-pox. Shortly after leaving the quarantine station we reached Victoria, and as most of us had never been there before we went ashore and "took in" the town. The queer grass-grown streets looking like country roads hardly corresponded with the splendid Parliament building. The whole place had an air of placidity I hardly expected to see in the capital of British Columbia. When it was time to go back to the boat we boarded a street car and immediately there was held out to us a small camera-like affair which we finally discovered was for our fares. The next stop was made at Port Town-send. The "Senator" a large steamship from Alaska had come in to the dock a short time before us. She had meet with terrific storms and had been at sea for many days unable to reach port because of the breakdown of some machinery. By the time we reached town not a thing t o eat could be bought, for the provisions on the Senator had given out a few days before ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger and everything eatable in town had been purchased by the ravenous passengers. Toward evening of this same day we distinguished the lights of Seattle and knew our journey was at an end and although we had made many pleasant acquaintances in the few days that we had been on the water, we were glad we had reached our destination. F. M., '07. J. N. SELBY 6c CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS Have removed to their large new store in the Clover Blk. where they can better accommodate their large and growing trade. Call and see them at 209 W. Holly Street, BELHNGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and "Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITE HOUSE B'LD'G, W. HOLLY ST. BELUNQHAM. WASH. Card Boards ana Flat Papers The Largest Assortment in Bellingham 1311 Railroad Ave. EDSON IRISH THE GAGE=D0DS0N CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Pen-in Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST. BIGGEST, BEST PDNBSS BRHOLM 'Phone Main ia6 B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. I. QREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone Main 119 Free Delivery A, Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 no E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATHLETIC GOODS Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO, 213 WEST HOLLY STREET LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 71! HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 2311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. R. R. SPENCER, Vice-Pres] BANK OF BELLINGHAM ! (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) 1 Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashi* E. W. Pnrdr, Pnt. E. 0. 6rwes, Vice-Fret. C. K. McMillin, Cathi THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,01 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [viii] ---------- BELLINGHAM PROPERTY is making a steady advance now and has a bright future. By paying $25.00 down and $5 a month on one of the lots we are offering, you have a safe investment or a site for a home. A careful consideration of the present rate of development should convince you that NOW IS THE TIME. BELLINGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT CO. Depot Bldg. R. R. Ave. BEIXINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 April-May - Page [ix] ---------- «*» T takes more than a piece of cloth to make . . a suit now-a-days. It takes brains and J , know how. A man's clothes should fit T as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein-Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too—$15.00 to $25.00. Cox- Ovefloolx: Co. a n East Holly St. Banna Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33331
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 April
Date: 1905-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 April.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905 Volume 02 - Page 001 1905-04-07 At a special meeting of the Board, trustees Edens, Teck and Donovan, inspected the Normal building, after which Architect A. Lee was engaged to inspect the
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905 Volume 02 - Page 001 1905-04-07 At a special meeting of the Board, trustees Edens, Teck
Show more1905-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905 Volume 02 - Page 001 1905-04-07 At a special meeting of the Board, trustees Edens, Teck and Donovan, inspected the Normal building, after which Architect A. Lee was engaged to inspect the building and report the extent of the damage done by the blast in Siersdorfer's quarry, of April 6, 1905, and to report at the regular meeting of the Board to be held on Saturday afternoon, April 8, 06. Adjourned. See. Pro-tem. Minutes approved April 22, 1905. Chairman. 1905-04-08 The regular monthly meeting of the Normal School Trustees was held with chairman Edens, trusteed Teck and Donovan, and Architect Lee present. Mr. Lee reported the result of his examination of the building and stated that old cracks had been increased 1/4-3/8 inches and the annex had also been jarred westward perceptibly. He recommended that the cracked arches be temporarily braced up and cracks cemented. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that notice be served on Mr. Siersdorfer, indicating to him that forty-two windows of the Normal building were broken by the blast of April 6th., and that a number of cracks caused by the explosion, appear in the building: that the windows are being replaced and the expense thereof will be chargeable to him: That arrangement for the modification of the cracks is under way, the disposition for the cost of which being for the present held in abeyance. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Mr. Lee was authorized and directed to have the repair and strethening work on the injured arches done as son as possible. Meeting Adjourned, Minutes approved, April 22nd, 1905. John J. Edens, Chairman. Clerk Pro-tem. 1905-04-22 In called session the trustees of the Normal met at 2:30PM in the office of the Principal. Present: Chairman Edens, trustee Teck, principal Mathes, and the clerk. The minutes of March 11, March 28, April 7, and April 8 were read- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905 Volume 02 - Page 002 1905-04-22 and approved. The clerk reported having carried out instructions by serving notice on Martin Siersdorfer of the damage done to the Normal building by blast in his stone quarry on Apr. 6th. Mr. Siersdorfer had made no acknowledgment up to the time of the meeting, not withstanding the warning that he would be held liable for cost of repairs. Dr. Mathes announced having received notice from Governor Mead that all printing must be done hereafter by the State Printer. He reported that the cost of printing for the Normal during the two year period just closed was $1,354.43. The Governor asked for an estimate of the expense for the coming two years. This was placed at $1,500, and the Principal was instructed to give such notice. Dr. Mathes asked the privilege of printing 1,000 invitations for the public reception to be given at the Normal May 12th or May 19th. One of these is to be sent to every teacher and school director in the three Northwest Counties. On the Saturday following the reception the building will be thrown open to the public. On motion of Mr. Teck, Dr. Mathes was authorized to secure the invitations, paying for them from the Incidental Fund. Dr. Mathes reported having employed the gardner, Mr. Parsons, for one month, at the salary of $65.00. On motion of Mr. Edens the gardner was ordered continued at his work at that rate, subject to the discretion of the Board. Extension of the water service on the Campus for irrigation purposes, was ordered on motion of Mr. Teck. Dr. Mathes reported on the condition of the sewer, which was choked near the corner of the building, and also on the congestion of the eaves throughs. He was given authority to have whatever work is necessary, done on these. Linoleum for the offices in the building was discussed, but action was allowed to go over until summer. The rpincipal urged the importance of completing the work of the C Campus under way. Architect Lee's estimate on the cost of the contemplated changes in the Dining Hall amounted to $3,000.00, as reported at the meeting. On the report that 600 ft. of wire fence for the Campus would cost- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905 Volume 02 - Page 003 1905-04-22 from $460.00 to $600.00, the subject was allowed to rest for the time being. Dr. Mathes presented a suggested scale of wages for teachers employed in the Summer School, making the compensation of $50.00 for teaching one class during the term of six weeks, $90.00 for teaching two classes and $135.00 for three classes. On motion of Mr. Teck, the Secretary was authorized to send requisition blanks to the State Printer for a new account book, such as is required. On motion of Mr. Teck, the following Bills were allowed out of the Appropriation expiring April 1st, MAINTENANCE FUND: 499 E.T. Mathes $32.03; 500 D.C. Heath $21.70; 501 W.I. Baumeister $161.50; 502 Sunset Telephone $1.80; 503 Sunset Telephone $1.85; 504 Larson's Livery $5.50; 505 Munro and Haskell $10.85; 506 E.R. Croft $91.45; 507 Bailey, Banks and Biddle $60.22; 508 Scribner's Sons $10.86; 509 Funk and Wagnalls $9.75; 510 Chapman Bros. and Co. $17.90; 511 Frizell Electric Co. $4.00; 512 B.B. Furniture Co. $200.00; 513 A.H. Montgomery $185.00; 514 A. Flanagan $6.90; 515 B.B. Grocery $4.05; 516 Parker Printing Co. $11.00; 517 Thiel and Welter $93.15; 518 Merrin Wal and Paper Co. $6.45; 519 N.W. Journal of Education $4.00; $520 Edson and Irish $27.00; 521 C.M. Sherman $12.65; 522 Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $9.10; 523 Narragansett Machine Co. $282.40; 524 Rand McNally and Co. $16.20; 525 A.C. McClurg $83.65; 526 Thayer and Chandler $9.20; 527 Mersr Hardware $83.30; 528 Standard Furniture Co. $27.00; 529 R.O. Hadley $2.75; 530 Allyn and Bacon $27.00; 531 R.O. Hadley $450.00. CAMPUS FUND: 532 Chas. E. Lind $60.28. SCIENCE FUND: 534 Bausch and Lomb Co. $11.16; 535 Kny-Scheerer $84.00; 536 Collins and Co. $4.80; 537 L.E. Knett $15.20; 538 Central Science Co. $32.22- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1905 Volume 02 - Page 004 1905-04-22 SCIENCE: 539 B.B. Improvement Co. $10.60; 540 B.B. Improvement Co. $15.05; 541 Puget Sound Mill and Lumber Co. $15.75. LIBRARY FUND: 542 Lowman and Hanford $1.20; 543 Lowman and Hanford $23.20. LIBRARY BANK: James T. White and Co. $100.00. NEW APPROPRIATION (Available April 1, 1905): MAINTENANCE FUND: 1 Whatcom Sash and Door Co. $13.10; 2 Bellingham Electric Supply Co. $3.70; 3 E.T. Mathes $22.20; 4 Incidental Fund - State Normal $39.92; CAMPUS FUND: 5 Long Bros Supply House $18.00. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved May 13, 1905. Roy C. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33222
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 March
Date: 1905-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 March.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 306 1905-03-11 The board of trustees of the Normal School met in the chamber of commerce rooms at a few minutes after 3 o'clock. Present: chairman Edens, trustee Tec
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 306 1905-03-11 The board of trustees of the Normal School met in the c
Show more1905-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 306 1905-03-11 The board of trustees of the Normal School met in the chamber of commerce rooms at a few minutes after 3 o'clock. Present: chairman Edens, trustee Teck, Principal Mathes, and the clerk. Minutes of the meeting of February 4 were read and approved, after corrections had been made. Likewise the minutes of February 28th were read and approved, on motion of Mr. Teck. On motion of Mr. Teck, bills were approved to be forwarded to the state auditor in order that warrants might be issued, as follows: 484 - Bellingham Electric Supply Company $19.00; 485 - Great Northern Furniture Company $7.75; 486 - Cornish-Mitchell Pain Company $23.85; 487 - E.R. Croft $23.25; 488 - E.L. Knapp and Company $3.80; 489 - B.B. Furniture Company $4.80; 490 - C.M. Sherman $22.75; 491 - Western Union Telegraph Company $1.65; 492 - Munro and Haskall $2.11; 493 - George Spiers $4.00; 494 - Whatcom Sash and Door Company $47.30; 495 - Caxton Company $2.93; 496 - Lowman and Hanford $4.87; 497 - Harkness and Fontaine $1.50; 498 - Northwest Hardware company $1.90. On motion of Mr. Teck, the meetng adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. Approved April 22, 1905. Roy O. Hudley, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 307 1905-03-25 The board of trustees of the Normal School met in called session at the office of the principal at 2:30PM. Present: Chairman Edens, trustees Donovan and Teck, Principal Mathes, and the clerk. The question of disposing of old text books on hand, was dismissed and Dr. Mathes was authorized to make whatever arrangement he could to the best advantage. By common consent, the board authorized Dr. Mathes to negotiate the purchase of a set of the National Cyclopedia of American Biography. Mr. Teck moved, seconded by Mr. Donovan, that the principal be empowered to purchase a cabinet for the school exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition, such as is designated in the plans. It was ordered that Dr. Bowman conclude the (?) deal with a (?) firm for some Northwest Historical works. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that the (?) by Dr. Mathes at the February meeting, of paying small bills by check from the Incidental fund, and of forwarding vouchers therefor to the state auditor so that one warrant may be issued to cover the aggregate be adopted. Motion carried. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that the President's "Odds and Ends fund" be hereafter officially designated as the "Incidental Fund." Motion carried. Cr. Mathes reported having ordered linoleum and other necessary equipment, as directed, for the library. He recommended that the side walls of the library be realcimined. This was authorized to be done during the vacation week. Proposals made by Dr. Mathes to have the dining hall moved across the campus, and to secure plans for an addition thereto, were considered and discussed. He was instructed to consult Mr. Lee about plans for the moving. He was also authorized to secure estimates for work entailed on the fences and sidewalks. Mr. Teck moved, seconded by Mr. Donovan, that the committee on campus be advised to (?) and to hire men to pick the campus knoll at an expense of not to exceed $60. Motion carried. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that Dr. Mathes be authorized to employ men on the campus until the small balance in the old campus fund is exhausted, and them to continue them under pay (?) WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 308 1905-03-25 the new appropriation until the work of immediate necessity is completed. On the question of the summer school being presented by Dr. Mathes, Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that an appropriation of $750 be made from the maintenance fund to go toward the support of the summer school during the vacation beginning in June. Motion carried. After a unanimous expression in favor of devoting the money ordinarily used for commencement expenses, to the fund for covering the expenses of the graduating class to the Portland Exposition, Mr. Teck moved, and Mr. Donovan seconded, that $100 be given for the trip provided that the graduates go together as a class from the Normal School. Motion carried. Mr. Donovan moved, seconded by Mr. Teck, that an appropriation of $25 each be made to the eighteen members of the faculty to cover expenses in visiting schools. Motion carried unanimously. During the meeting Dr. Mathes submitted a typewritten statement of the appropriation made by the recent legislature, which becomes available April 1: the statement showed the following division of the funds: Maintenance $70,000; Science Equipment $2,500; Campus $2,000; Museum $500; Improvements and repairs $5,000; $80,000. (For complete statement of subjects brought up by Dr. Mathes, see next page). Meeting adjourned. Approved April 22, 1905. Roy O. Hudley, secretary. John J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 309 1905-03-25 Appropriation: Maintenance $70,000; Science Equipment $2,500; Campus $2,000; Museum $500; Improvements and repairs $5,000; $80,000. Items for Consideration. Normal Dining Hall. Advisability of moving dining hall to a site on the edge of the swamp southwest of the annex, putting foundation under it and building an addition to the present structure--the addition to be about 34x40 feet in size, two stories high, and providing parlor, hall and two or three living rooms on first floor and five or six sleeping rooms on the second floor. Advisability of finishing the outside of the building with plaster--making an imitation of stone. Advisability of heating the dining hall from our present heating plant. Advisability of the normal school taking active control of the dining hall: school to employ matron and cook, paying them from the income then putting all of balance of income into food for table. Advisability of putting price of board--meals--down to $2.50 per week. Grading and Dressing Campus. Advisability of erecting new fence and putting sidewalk along front of campus; also of finishing hill back of dining hall by filling in and building a slope rather than terraces; also of finishing and dressing that part of the campus lying between the walk and the front street. The fence along the northeast side of the campus is over on private property several feet; shall it be moved at the present time? Shall gardener be employed from April 1st to November 1st to give his whole time to the grounds? Summer Session. Advisablility of establishing a summer session of six or eight weeks in length to be considered a part of the regular school year. Salaries of teachers in summer session to be paid by the Trustees, and a tuition fee or a library fee to be charged of all students who attend only the summer session. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 310 1905-03-25 Estimate for Appropriation for Whatcom State Normal School, Beginning April 1, 1903. Principal $3300; Four teachers $7000; Five teachers $7000; Four teachers $4400; Two teachers $2000; Four new teachers $4000 $27,700. Janitors $1500; Clerks $1200; Librarian $1000; $3700. Fuel $1500; Water, Gas, Electricity $1000; Text-books $1000; Incidentals $2000; $5500. Maintenance for one year $36.900. Library $1000; Science $2000; Completing Annex $11500; Campus $12000 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1905 Volume 01 - Page 311 1905-03-25 Items against Whatcom State Normal School, February 20th, 1903. B.B.I. Bill $1155.00; Thiel and Welter $69.00; Munroe, Blake and Haskell $146.53; Standard Furniture Co., (Furniture.) $66.00; Benj. H. Sanborn, (books.) $39.86; Morse Hardware Co., (hdw.) $0.40; Northwest Hardware Co., (hdw.) $0.84; A. Flanagan, (books.) $19.23; Northwest School Furniture Co., (furniture.) $1.15; Lowman and Hanford, $45.63; Puget Sound Saw Mill and Shingle Co., (lumber) $16.14; Trunkey and Son, (coal.) $6.50; Edson and Irish, (blank paper.) $7.40; Boyer and Culver (printing) $5.50; Seattle Times, (Advertising) $15.00; Cunningham, Curtis and Welch (books) $20.25; Fairhaven Times (printing) $8.00; American Education (subscription) $1.00; Northwest Journal of Education (adv) $6.00; B. Mulvaney (repair clock) $2.25; Ginn and Co. (books) $(?); Public School Publishing Co., (books) $4.00; Milton Bradley Co., (school supplies) $7.01; Scott, Foreaman and Co., (books)$2.75; A.C. McClurg and Co., (books) $197.33; Total $1848.48. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11491
Title: Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March
Date: 1905-02-01
Description: Volume number and issue incorrectly printed as "Vol. IV, no. 5"
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1905_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY-MARCH 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAIYI, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining h
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Show more1905_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY-MARCH 1905 BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAIYI, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereopti-can and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $ 10—one half is returnable. Board and room cost from #3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BellingHara, WasHington ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BlRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms i, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM, WASH, DR. C. C. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 3501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours I 2 to 5 p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM. Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms i, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BEIXINGHAM, WASH. «GOOD ALL THE YEAR ROUND m FLORAL 6REAM • Removes summer's tan and winter's chaps alike. Price 25c. per bottle. Sample size free. Ask for one when you next visit our store. DECHAMPLAIN GRAHAM O^Afl- P H A R M A CY Cor. Dock Holly Sts. Phone Main 2021. Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block / I o 8 W e s t H o l l y Street Holly Block j I 3o5 Dock Street 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BFJJJNGHAM, WASH. 'Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENT/ST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Bellingham, Wash. Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 40-42 Phone Black 2991 lighthouse Block Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOYBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B„ Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D.t English Miss BLANCHE EYANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music. EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German J. N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher Primar Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WDLSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES We are now installed in our new store with a new and large stock at our command with which to supply our patrons. We shall be pleased to have you call upon us in our new quarters. BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 300 Elk Street BELMNGHAM, WASH. GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry 1322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash. VJENNfl BAKERY 6flF 120 Holly Street A. MEYDENBAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER FEBRUARY-MARCH ,1905 LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON ALTHOUGH February is the shortest month in the year it has produced two of the greatest men in the history of our nation. The fourteenth of April, 1865, witnessed the death of the grandest man this country has ever produced, when in the briefest instant of time, a maddened actor cut the life thread upon which hung the hopes of millions of people. Four years previous to this date, Abraham Lincoln had taken upon himself the grave responsibilities of the presidential chair. Never before in the world's history, had a nation been so sadly in need of a wise guide, and rarely in the course of ages had the world produced a man so ably fitted to fill the place. For years the ship of state had sailed an unruffled sea, increasing in wealth and power. Now the clouds which for years had hovered near the horizon rose black in the sky. But when the storm broke with its resistless fury, a strong hand was at the helm and despite bitter revilings of public opinion the stanch vessel was guided safely past the rocks and into calm waters. The preservation of the Union under the circumstances was a task of supreme difficulty; and of all historical characters Lincoln alone was capable of the work. Herein lay the secret of his success: "My paramount object is to save the Union and not either to save or distroy slavery." Some people have called him the greatest ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger man t h a t ever lived. But in fact he is not to be compared with any other. He belongs in a class by himself. Let us be content with this fact; he was the most individual man that ever lived. In the words of Morse, "Let us take him simply as Abrahm Lincoln, singular and solitary as we all see that he was; let us be thankful if we can make a niche big enough for him among the world's heroes; and there let him remain forever, lonely as in his strange life time, impressive, mysterious, unmeasured and unsolved. We of the west, who have lived all our lives surrounded by God's everlasting sentinels, the mountains, rarely stop to think of the fact that we are not equally impressed by the beauty of all of them. Only once in a while does a lofty peak rear its head above the others and stand out as a land mark for all who pass t h a t way. Thus it is with men. A vast multitude of them are just ordinary mountains, but here and there we find one with a mind broad enough and heart full enough to cause those round about him to shrink in comparison. Such a man was Washington. Reared in the country, growing up under the watchful eye of a christian mother, the awkward lad developed into a noble American man. A temper he had, truly, and some say that it was not well controlled; that during outburts of anger he was exceedingly profane, but let us remember that a man who is incapable of anger is worth very little; that no man ever lived who had more to vex him than had Washington. When he did such noble duty during our long struggle for independence, at the end of that chaotic siege, "One of the greatest of the world's great men consecrated himself anew to the service of his country and entered upon the duties of giving Hfe and vigor to the new government of a nation." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 Washington was the first great American, and no better example can be found for future great Americans to follow than "The Father of his Country." Z. I. P. '06. AN INCIDENT OF 1863 BLACK OUTLINED against the vaulted sky rose the ragged edge of Arbor Hill. Autumn's lavish hand had touched the trees, ferns and grasses, giving them a gorgeous coloring with his finger tips of frost. Here and there a noble old pine tree reared its head reverently to a close touch with the fathomless blue above and seemed to look solemnly down on the little log cabin which hid in the valley below. The sun was just dipping over the crest of the hill as an old man scrambled through the brush and entered the path which led past the well and up to the kitchen door. "Yes" he said to himself, "I hate to do it but this infernal rheumatism has stiffened me so I can't go. Besides the lad knows the road as well as I do; only, how on earth is he going to carry that gold such a distance without being robbed? The country is full of those d guerrillas; night and day they prowl through these woods until this valley has become a den of thieves. Well, there comes the boy now. Where you been, Donald? Out in the back meadow? Well, come here. I want to talk to you." So saying he led his twelve year old grandson into the kitchen and closed the door. Then he explained quietly what he wanted done. He had just learned that a score or more of Union soldiers were lying in a dilapidated farm house some seven miles from the cabin, with scarcely enough to eat, to say nothing of delicacies and drugs so essential to the sick.- A slight skirmish had taken place in the neighborhood a few days ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger previous and these men being unfit to travel were left behind in charge of a physician. Grandad knew t h a t it would be worse than useless to try to send provisions, for the guerrillas never allow anything like that to pass. But he though that by sending money, food and drugs could be purchased by the farmer or his wife and thus avert suspicion. How to send the money was the question which puzzled the old man and caused Donald to thrust his hands in his pockets and whistle. Suddenly he sprang up and tossed his cap into the air as he exclaimed "I've got i t Grandpa! I've got it." "Well don't act like a fool, but lets have it," replied the irritated old man. The boy crossed the room and came close to his grandfather's side as he said in a low tone, "You know that old push cart with the broken handle? We'll put a double bottom in it and fill it with potatoes and you can nail the gold between the two thicknesses of boards and they'll never think of looking there." "Donald my boy you'll make a smart man some day," said the old man giving him a slap on the shoulder that made the youngster jump. "Come with me, now and we'll fix that old cart so t h a t you can get an early start in the morning." Just as the sun crept over the hills next day Donald started on his errand of mercy pushing before him a load of healthy Burbanks. His grandmother wanted to send some sweet brown bread and apple jelly to the homesick "boys in blue" but being finally persuaded that her kindness would be worse than wasted, she kissed her boy good-bye and he started off. Four miles he trudged happily along whistling a tune now and then or chirping to some gay bird which had delayed his autumn journey to a warmer clime. Suddenly on approaching the bridge which spanned the gulch a man sprang up from the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 roadside, a gun was leveled at his head and a voice commanded,"HALT!" Donald was no coward but when, a few minutes later he found himself surrounded by a rough guerrilla band his heart almost failed him. "Well sonny what have you got here? "Potatoes, by George! and dandies they are, too. We'll just relieve you of these my fine fellow." And without more ado the boy saw his grand-farther's fine potatoes dumped from the cart. They were no sooner out, however, than one of the men exclaimed, "Rodney, what yer doin' there; we can't pack those spuds anywhere. Take the cart and all and lets be out of this; you were a derned fool to ever unload 'em. "Well," said the other in a surly tone, " I had the job of taking them out; don't you ever think I'm going to put them back in." "Oh, give the boy his cart and lets be off," said their leader; so without more ado Donald was allowed to move on. He had not gone more than a half dozen yards when one of the men seized him with a cry, holding before his astonished view a twenty dollar gold piece. "Ah! Ha! you carry something more valuable than potatoes I reckon," exclaimed the leader and as the remainder of the gang again surrounded him the big burly brute stripped off the boy's clothes. Donald was terrified; he scarcely noticed how roughly he was being handled; his whole soul was filled with fear lest the treacherous crack which had given up one shining coin would let fall others. They searched for fully an hour, even ripping out the lining of his trousers to see t h at nothing had been concealed, but all of no avail. Seeing that the search was useless they shouldered their potatoes and disappeared in the woods leaving Don to dress at leisure. A very hungry tired boy crept into the little cabin that night and as he toasted his ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger shins by the fireside related to the indignant old couple his experience with the guerrillas. Z. I. P. THE STARS The angels light the lamps of heaven And hang them out on high, Where clear and bright, throughout the night They light the azure sky. They guard the sleeping world below, They guide the traveler's way With their soft glow, where ere he go Until the break of day. Then when the golden sun a t dawn Climbs up the crimson sky, Their work is done and one by one They fade away and die. J M. S. '08. The room is in disorder, There is a horrid din; What can be the matter? No critic teacher's in. Suddenly there is silence. Great interest now is shown; A stately lady enters And sits as on a throne. The children now are angels. The teacher's nervous though* For she, poor soul, is thinking That likely her cake is dough. —The Mankatoniam. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, 'o6 Editor-in-Chief ANNA CUTHBERTSON Associate Editor FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) Locals EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - i *«-» MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn, Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands o he editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL. IV. FEB.-MARCH, 1905 No. 5 EDITORIAL We were indeed disappointed in the nonappearance of Elbert Hubbard who was to have given for the fourth number of our lecture course, a lecture on "Roycroft Ideals." We know that it was no fault of the committee in charge of the course and trust that they may succeed in finding a number equally as good to take his place. On March 23, Ernest Seton Thompson comes as the fourth number on our course. Those who have heard him say that he is even more interesting, as a speaker, than as a writer. If his lecture proves as interesting as his stories there will be no cause for complaint. LITERARY SOCIETIES The societies have decided to begin a cow-test to see which can fanrisb the best programs. Bach society is to famish fowr pro*- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger grams of not less than six numbers or more than ten, each number to be given credits according to its rendition. The society which receives the greatest number of credits is to be entertained by the losing society. The present officers of the Sirius society are: President, Isabel McRae; vice-president, Grace Dickey; secretary, Elsa Anthon; treasurer, Myrtle Williams; sergeant-at-arms, Chas. Jones. Those of the Clionean society are: President, Judeth Hawes; secretary, Isabel Holt; treasurer, A. R. Moore; sergeant-at-arms, Minnie Osberg; reporter, Frankie Sullivan; pianist, Harry Raymond. Program committee, Edith Collier, Thomas Evans, Rossae Swartz, Susie Andrus, Kate White. The young men of the school met in Prof. Wilson's room, January 27, to organize a debating society. Messrs. Smith, Jones and Davenport were appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. A very appropriate name indicative of the object pursued was given to the society—Normal Debating Club. Although debating is maintained as the principle of our programs, they are not confined to this special sort of contest. Instead, occasionally some bright young fellow is called upon to make an impromptu speech on some subject familiar to the individual as "Love and Hatred," "Friendship," "The True Athletic Spirit." We mention these subjects because they were the initial impromptus. Mr. Smith handled the subject of "Love and Hatred," like a veteran giving evidence of less knowledge of hatred than love. Mr. Nichols on "Friendship" and Mr. Phelps on "The True Athletic Spirit" proved themselves indeed orators. The club has held weekly meetings since its organization and the interest shown in the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 11 ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 first meeting has increased with each succeeding meeting. It is certain that if the interest continues to increase as it is now doing that the society is bound to grow numerically and intellectually. Our programs so far consisting of music, debates, impromptu speeches, recitations and essays, we believe have been interesting as well as helpful. The one given March 9 was: An address - Fred Johnson Impromptu. Debate—Resolved, That the sympathies of the United States should be with Japan in the Russo-Japanese war. Affirmative—N. Davenport and H. Smith. Negative~W. Nichols and A. Willard. An Invective on the Saloon - Chas. Pethran Essay . . . . Roger Williams Declamation - Leon Cory Song Society Our first president, Charles Jones, was suc-ceede by Noah Davenport. The members of the Young Women's Christian Association are glad to welcome all the students that the new semester has brought t o our school. We hope that they will lose no time in finding their places in the membership of the Association and the friendship that awaits them there. It is hoped that they will feel free to spend a social hour with us in the Association room any noon hour, or t o attend the Bible class held there by Rev. Yarney at the "students' hour" on Friday mornings or the one taught by Dr. Bowman in his recitation room at 3:30 on Friday afternoons. At the election of officers last week the following members were voted into the cabinet: President, Minnie Carver; vice- president, Ethel Cook; secretary, Walborg Olson; treasurer, Ethel Jones. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 12 ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger ATHLETICS With the arrival of spring days the interest has turned to out door games. The boys' attention has turned to base-ball and the girls' to tennis and boating. A boating club has been formed with Miss Hallock as chairman while Miss Sloan heads the tennis enthusiasts. Basket-ball games this year have been few and far between. The boys have had two games, both of them well played but whether they will have any more we cannot say. The only games played by the girles are those between the Junior team and the Bellingham High School team. Unless some playing is done soon between the class teams the Kline cup, for which the classes worked so hard last year will go back to the Kline Bros, who gave it on condition that the class teams contest for it each year. The Junior girls have a team but so far have found no other class team to play. It is to be hoped that something may be done soon to keep the cup in the school. The young men so far have made a good record in athletics especially in there foot-ball games last fall. Although the scores of the basket-ball games were not so favorable the work was good especially in their game with the Maroons. Considering what little time the boys have to practice they have done remarkably well. We expect to see good work from them in base-ball. AROUND SCHOOL Say not all t h a t you can say; hear not all that you can hear; believe not all that you hear, and whatever else you do, don't attempt to tell all that you know. Miss Bessie Robertson has left school to accept a position in the Port Townsend schools. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Miss Le Conte's "magic lantern show" of pictures taken in the Yosemite Valley was highly appreciated by the students. It was not quite a "sermonette," but the school is willing that it should take the place of one. Dr. Mathes visited Olympia during the recent meeting of legislature. A recent interesting talk in the series of talks given by members of the faculty was the one given by Dr. Moore on "The Birthright of the Child." At the beginning of the semester a new student appeared in room 24 and said that Dr. Mathes had sent her up to see Dr. Moore about her work. "Well what can I do for you?" asked Dr. Moore, coming out of her office. "Why, er-nothing, I guess, thank you," stammered the new student. "I prefer to speak with Dr. Moore himself." Two of our young men have gone from us and are no more. We are sorry to lose both Mr. Dunning and Mr. Potter. Mr. Dunning has secured a position near Sumas and with him go our best wishes for his success. Since the spring weather has begun Prof. Romine has been taking his class in nature study on short excursions near the campus. The faculty have a new fad—visiting country schools. The students are getting anxious to know if they are looking for better positions than they now hold or whether that is ust their way of getting in extra holidays. Miss H (in drawing class)—"Make a sketch rf your favorite animal." Mr. K — "Miss H, I-er-er-ah- I forgot ny mirror." Miss G—"May we sketch a man?" Dr. Bo wan (after days of drill) — "Where vas the contract theory originated?" Mr. Raymond—"I'm not sure, but wasn't it vith Adam and Eve?" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger Dr. B (patiently)—Was that before or after Rousseau?" From a member of the faculty: "Which is the more easier to understand?" Who said, "I didn't understand your question Dr. Bowman?" Dr. Bowman (expectantly)—"I didn't quite catch your answer. Miss M—"Poor man! Will he always be doomed to celibacy?" Why does Prof. Romine have such a happy exalted expression lately? Is it because"Hal-lelujah" is uppermost in his mind these days? Mr. Dunning (waxing eloquent)—"I tell you I had the typhoid fever so bad and I was that far gone that I could see over into the other world." We are still wondering which world it was for he didn't seem at all anxious for more than a look. One of the practice teachers in the primary department of the training school had been telling the children the names of the different stars and what they stood for. "Now, Ben-net, can you tell me what very bright star it was that led the three wise men to the manger where the Christ child lay?" "It was the star of Bellingham," replied little Bennet promptly. CLASS NOTES SENIORS The Seniors have received their pennants now and they are even prettier than we had hoped. Nearly everyone in the class has one. The beautiful red makes a good background for the figures '05 and the letters B. S. N. S The pennants add much to the cheerfulness of our rooms. Several new members have entered the class this semester. Miss Morgan, who attendee the school during the first year of its history ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Miss Birdie Winchell and Miss Anna Hanne-bohl, who were members of the class last year. The new class pins have arrived and now where a Senior is found there likewise is seen the class pin. The pin is rich looking, fully justifying the price paid for it. The pin is the shape of a shield; the background is of black enamel, bordered with a narrow strip of gold and makes a rich setting for the letters B. S. N. S. and '05. The Senior class day "play" is under construction, the thesis are being written, credits counted, and dresses talked of (by some of the most certain ones) already and things begin to take on a final look. But woe! Some in the class have a fatal look already. What does it all mean? JUNIORS The Juniors are planning to give an evening entertainment in a few weeks. The program will consist of two farces, vocal and instrumental music and several readings. More definite announcements will be given later. Our class is sorry to lose one of our members. Miss Bessie Robertson, who is leaving school to teach. At a recent class election the following officers were elected: Pres. Alice McCullough, Vice-Pres. Helen Miller, Sec. Sarah Van Rey-jen, Treas. Frank Knight, Sargent-at-Arms jordon March. On the evening of February 9th a small but :nthusiastic crowd witnessed the defeat of the Bellingham High School basket ball team by gt;ur Junior team with a score of 13 to 8. tf iss Le Conte acted as chaperone going with he girls to the Armory where the game was gt;layed. Our line up was—forwards, An.ah jooch (captain), Anna Cuthbertson; center, ^lara Warriner; guards, Bertha Payne, Lena gt;mith; Manager, Mildred Wilson. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger BOOK REVIEWS Very few volumes have reached our desk this month, probably owing to the fact that our criticisms have been administered minus the sugar coat. We wish it thoroughly understood that any remarks we have to make are given in a helpful spirit and trust that they will be accepted in a kindly way. One of the best of the recent publications is entitled, "A Trip to the Portland Fair," written by the Seniors. The book has a neat little cover and not only gives good descriptions but is brimming over with the wit and wisdom for which the class is famed. Its only fault we think is its lack of unity perhaps due to the fact that it was written by so many writers. J. N. SELBY CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS Have removed to their large new store in the Clover Blk. where they can better accommodate their large and growing trade. Call and see ns at 209 W. Holly Street, BMLHNGHAM, WASH. PACIFIC BINDERY J. E. IMPEY, Proprietor Magazines and Books Bound and Rebound Call and see our new and up-to-date Bindery WHITE HOUSE B'LD'Q, W. HOLLY 8T. BELLINQHAM. WASH. I THE GAGE-DODSON CO.! g Sell Standard Goods H • Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch jg 1 Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades | 8 of Men's Furnishings. B Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, BIGGEST, BEST UDNESS BRHOLM 'Phone Main 126 B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning Si JosETirs HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. I. GREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Phone Main 119 Free Delivery A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... 1 Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATHLETIC GOODS Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET LARSON'S LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. p h o n e M a i n T° HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 2311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. *• * • SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OP WHATCOM) \1 Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. W. Furdr, Pm. E. 0.6r«ei, WM-PTM. C. K. McMlllin, Cithltr THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,000 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [viii] ---------- FOR COOKING For studying- and reading' i s softer and easier on the eyes than any other atificlal light. $9.uO per thousand feet. Mo Dirt. Turn a valve and light gas when ready t o cook. Expense c e a s e s as soon as the gas i s s h ut off. $1.75 per t h o u s a nd feet. p a Makes a clean, hot f i r e $4.ffO J£ per ton delivered in hulk. *% 3* #5.00 per ton delivered in s a c k s . $ Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. ? 'Phone Main 121 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham BELLINGHAM PROPERTY is making a steady advance now and has a bright future. By paying $25.00 down and $5 a month on one of the lots we are offering, you have a safe investment or a site for a home. A careful consideration of the present rate of development should convince you that NOW IS THE TIME. BELLINGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT CO. Depot Bldg. R. R. Ave. BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1905 February-March - Page [ix] ---------- *|* T takes more than a piece of cloth to make •@* a suit now-a-days. It takes brains and J* know how. A man's clothes should fit T as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein- Bloch suit at any price he's always ' satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too—$15.00 to $25.00. Cox- Overlock Co. an East Holly St. Hanna Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33306
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 February
Date: 1905-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190502
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 300 1905-02-04 The Normal board met in regular monthly session at the office of the principal at 3PM. Present: chairman Edens, Trustee Minton, Principal mathes, and
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Show more1905-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 300 1905-02-04 The Normal board met in regular monthly session at the office of the principal at 3PM. Present: chairman Edens, Trustee Minton, Principal mathes, and the clerk. Trustee Teck arrived shortly afterwards, and trustee Minton was excused. The minutes of January 7 were read and approved. The minutes of former clerk Darwin for the meeting of December 23 and the adjourned meeting of December 27, 1904, were also read. Corrections were ordered made showing the amount of vouchers ordered for Charles I. Roth and for A.H. Montgomery, and also showing that the adjournment on December 23 was merely a recess. These were ordered on motion of Dr. Minton. Figures presented by the clerk showed that of the appropriation for maintenance, expiring April 1, $8.238.44 remained unused for campus improvement $60.38 according to the books of the state auditor, and $65.28 according to the warrant book turned over by the former clerk: for laboratory equipment $300 (?); For furnishing annex $1.80; for library $2671. In addition to these figures, the library bank or special fund in the Bank of Bellingham contained $1672.82; the trustees fund, $580.65; and the students' loan fund, $376.15. Dr. Mathes reported that the committee had recommended a loan of $50 to Byrd Anslew from the students' loan fund, and this was ordered. On motion of Dr. Minton, purchase of furniture for the faculty was authorized to be made by the principal at an expenditure of not to exceed $100. After considerable discussion, the purchase of a safe for the office at the school buidling was authorized at a cost in the neighborhood of $200. The purchase of a chair for the office of the principal was also voted. Mr. Mathes was given authority to employ a carpenter to make 128 book lockers for the use of students, and to do repair work needed WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 301 1905-02-04 around the building. In this connection, locks and hinges were also to be purchased for the lockers. Dr. Mathes reported the result of his inquiry in regard to gymnasium lockers, and was authorized to order the number required of the style he considered most suitable. An informal discussion of several matters took place, among them being the idea, suggested by the principal of paying a bonus to the teachers at the end of March; and the proposition of letting a contract for the care of the building and grounds of the school, rather than by the employment of salaried janitors and gardeners. On motion of Trustee Teck, purchase was ordered of a rug for the auditorium stage, selected by a faculty committee chosen by the principal, at an expenditure of not to exceed $125. The clerk was given authority to have a box or chest made for the purpose of holding accumulations of papers in the hands of the former clerk, and placing these in the vault at the school building. Bills were approved and vouchers ordered forwarded to the state auditor that warrants might be issued for the same, as follows: On Maintenance Fund: 432 - Cornish Mitchell Paint Co. $3.40; 433 - Parker Printing Co. $28.00; 434 - Lowman and Hanford $61.93; 435 - B.B. Furniture Co. $32.30; 436 - D. Appleton and Co. $9.65; 437 - A.C. McClurg and Co. $11.60; 438 - Puget Sound Mills and J. Co. $11.20; 439 - Art Livers Society $6.00; $440 - J.N. Selby and Co $7.75; 441 - The H.W. Wilson Co. $4.00; 442 - Edson and Irish $47.95; 443 - N.W. Journal of Education $4.00; 444 - George Specks $63.50; 445 - Montague and McHugh $5.70; 446 - City of Bellingham $178.50; 447 - Western Union Tel. Co. $2.81; 448 - Red Cross Pharmacy $20.00; 449 - Morse Hardware Co. $2.00; 450 - E.R. Croft $15.70. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 302 1905-02-04 451 - E.J. Mathes $30.60; 452 - Roy O. Hadley $2.75; 453 - Bellingham Post Office $162.00. On fund for equipment of laboratory: $454 - Collings and Co $39.50; 455 - Bausch and Lomb Opt. Co. 456 - P.L. Hegg $2.30. Check was ordered drawn against the library bank fund for $1.10 payment of account with the Oregon Historical Society. Meeting adjourned. Minutes approved Mar 11, 1906. Roy O. Hadley, secretary. John J.. Edens, President, board of trustees. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 303 1905-02-28 The trustees met in called session at 4:15PM in the office of the principal. Present: Chairman Edens, Trustee Teck, and Mr. J.J. Donovan, who presented his commission from Covernor Mead to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. J.C. Minton, resigned, until June 12, and for the six year term beginning on that date. Principal Mathes and the clerk were also present. Mr. Donovan filed his oath of office for transmission to the Secretary of State, and took his seat on the board. When the chair brought up the question of reorganizing, Mr. Donovan moved that Dr. Edens be re-elected chairman. Mr. Teck seconded the motion, which Mr. Donovan put. It was carried, Mr. Edens not voting. The presiding officer thanked the other members of the board for the honor. Dr. Mathes gave a statement of the financial condition of the Normal. It showed a balance in the maintenance fund, on the books of the state auditor, of $7.520.18, subtracting from this balance the salaries for January and February, aggregating $4,829.32, plus bills allowed amounting to $546.02, plus estimated outstanding items of $1,033.17, or a total deduction of $6,408.51, the estimated balance available before the current appropriation expires was placed a $1,211.67. The statement further showed on the book of the state auditor a balance of $5028 in the campus fund, one of $258.88 in the fund for science equipment, from which a deduction of $54.69 in bills allowed left $204.19: a balance of $26.71 in the library fund: and one of $1.80 in the appropriation for completing and furnishing annex. The statement also showed an estimated balance of $470.00 in the library bank fund deposit at the close of the year; and one of $598.90 in the board of trustees, fund. Dr. Mathes reported that the state auditor would pay from the approprtiations which expire April 1, vouchers dated prior to April 1 which would reach his office before May 1. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Dr. Teck, the board unanimously voted to fix the regular monthly meeting of the Trustees on the second Saturday of each calandar month, thus changing it from the first Saturday. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Teck, the clerk was instructed to arrange for the payrolls to reach the office of the state- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 304 1905-02-28 auditor by the first of each month. By a similar motion, the clerk was instructed to forward to the auditor on the 15th of each month all vouchers allowed other than the payroll. On motion of Mr. Teck, seconded by Mr. Donovan, the clerk was authorized to prepare and have printed such transmittal notices for vouchers and warrants as are necessary. Dr. Mathes brought up the subject of a request made by the senior class for permission to spend commencement week at the Lewis and Clark exposition as a substitute for the customary elaborate graduation exercises. The plan contemplated would be to go in a special car, appropriately decorated, and to live in that car during the time at Portland. The class members would assess themselves $10 each and would give entertainments to raise funds in helping defray the expenses. The trustees would be asked to appropriate the funds ordinarily devoted to commencement expenses, about $100. Mr. Donovan discussed the practicablility of the plan and agreed to take the subject up with officials of the Northern Pacific during his visit in Seattle and Portland in March. The members of the board expressed themselves as favorably impressed with the idea, but deferred any action until Mr. Donovan would be able to ascertain cost of the undertaking and other details. On motion of Mr. Donovan, Dr. Mathes was authorized to purchase 144 chairs for society hall. The purchase of models for the science department was unanimously favored, provided the outlay would not overdraw the fund. On motion of Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Teck, Dr. mathes was authorized to secure suitable linoleum, step ladder, and other equipment for the library. Bills were approved and vouchers ordered forwareded to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants, as follows: In the fund for maintenance: 457 - Barret Transfer Company $2.25; 458 - Smith Premier Typewriter Company $45.00; 459 - O.L. Morgan $57.35; 460 - Munro and Haskell $37.80; 461 - Northwest Hardware Company $10.40; 462 - B.B. Improvement Company $41.30; 463 - Whatcom County Railway and Light Company $1.00; 464 - Northwest Journal of Education $4.00; 465 - Norris Safe and Lock Co. $210.00; 466 - Puget Sound Mills and Timber Company $16.28. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1905 Volume 01 - Page 305 1905-02-28 467 - Thiel and Welter $17.00; 468 - B.B. Furniture Company $18.50; 469 - Puget Sound Bulletin $2.00; 470 - Whatcom Falls Mill Company $4.00; 471 - E.T. Mathes $64.95; 472 - Roy O. Hadley $4.25; 473 - The Macmillan Company $6.75; 474 - The Pacific Coast Press $7.50; 475 - Library Bureau $8.54; 476 - Allyn and Bacon $18.90; 477 - Rand, McNally and Co. $13.50. On the fund for scientific equipment: Spencer Lens Company $7.10; Pacific Micro Materials Company $33.16; Bausch and Lomb Optical Company $2.32; Milton Bradley Company $6.50. Meeting Adjourned. Roy O.Hadley, secretary. John J. Edens, President board of trustees. Minutes approved Mar 11, 1905. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33214
Title: WWU Board minutes 1905 January
Date: 1905-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1905 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190501
Text preview (might not show all results): 1905-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905 Volume 01 - Page 298 1905-01-07 The Normal school board met in regular monthly session at 3PM in the office of the pricipal at the school building. Present: chairman Edens, Trustee Mi
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1905-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905 Volume 01 - Page 298 1905-01-07 The Normal school board met in regular monthly sess
Show more1905-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905 Volume 01 - Page 298 1905-01-07 The Normal school board met in regular monthly session at 3PM in the office of the pricipal at the school building. Present: chairman Edens, Trustee Minton, Principal Mathes, and the clerk. The board spent some time in informal discussion of needs of the institution. A purchase of a desk was authorized for the use of the clerk. The clerk was instructed to investigate the status of the students' loan fund and report at the next meeting. A loan, amounting to $20, was authorized made from this fund, in accordance with conditions governing its disposition, to Miss Ethel Waite. The principal was authorized to palce an order for 5,000 one-cent stamped envelopes, and for 5,000 two-cent stamped envelopes. The clerk was authorized to order 5,000 sheets of printed letter heads, 1,000 9 1/2 inch envelopes, and 1,000 6 1/2 inch envelopes. The principal was authorized to purchase such additional style of stationery as he considered necessary for the correspondence of his office. The principal was furhter authorized to buy a rotary mimeograph with necessary equipment, for the use of the school The rent charged for the campus dining hall was reduced from $25 per month to $10, beginning January 1, 1905. The salary of the clerk was fixed at $33 1/3 per month, beginning with January 1, 1905. If satisfactory terms could be secured, the principal was instructed to negotiate the purhcase of 125 lockers for the gymnasium. The clerk was instructed to secure three copies of the school law for the trustees. Bills were passed, and vouchers ordered made by the clerk to forward the state auditor for the issuance of warrants, as follows: On Maintenance Fund: No. 407 E.T. Mathes $59.15; No. 208 B.B. Imp. Co. $30.70; No. 409 B.B. Furn. Co. $9.00; No. 410 Morse Hdw. Co. $8.15; No. 411 C.M. Sherman $13.90; No. 412 Munro, Blake and Haskel $3.00; No. 413 Benson and Morris, Co. $5.40; WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1905 Volume 01 - Page 299 1905-01-07 No. 414 Smith Premier Typewriter Co. $124.50; No. 415 Barker, Florist $4.75; No. 416 Whatcom Co. Ry. and Light Co. $3.80; No. 417 Silver, Burdett and Company $79.55; No. 418 Ginn and Co. $15.98; No. 419 The Whitaker and Ray Co. $10.50; No. 420 P.K. Dodd $3.00; No. 421 Northwest Journal of Education $8.00; No. 422 Chapman Bros. and Co., $9.00; No. 423 Pacific Coast Press $16.88; No. 424 E.M. Griffin and Co. $43.12; No. 425 Lowman and Hanford $12.31; No. 426 Milton Bradley Co. $18.10; No. 427 Sunset Tel. and Telegraph Company $18.00. On the fund for improving campus: No. 431 Chas. E. Lind $58.13; No. 430 A.H. Montgomery $10.50. On equipment for laboratory fund: No. 428 Scientific American $2.40; No. 429 Frizell Electric Company $10.85. In addition to the foregoing vouchers for the state auditor, receipts were ordered prepared and checks issued on the library bank fund as follows: Puget Sound bulletin $17.20; A.C. McClurg and Co. $87.20. On the trustees' fund, as follows: What. Co. Ry and Light Co. $25.00; Byron Grosery Co $20.00; Meeting Adjourned. Approved Feb. 4, 05. Roy O. Hadley, clerk. John J. Edens, president. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11490
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January
Date: 1904-12-01
Description: Volume number and issue number incorrectly printed as "Vol. IV, no. 4"
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1904_1201
Text preview (might not show all results): 1904_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereopti-can and dark rooms; gymnasi
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library;
Show more1904_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [i] ---------- Normal Bttyaal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereopti-can and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work, for board. Library fee is $10—one half is returnable. Board and room cost from $3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal Bellingham, Washington ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [ii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIRNEY GOODHEART Physicians and Surgeons Rooms I, 2. 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY •Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 A. MACRAE SMITH M. D. Telephone Red 2371 Office, Red Front Building BEIXINGHAM. WASH. DR. C. C. REED PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON PHONES— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fischer Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office f 10 to 12 a. m. Telephone, Black 835 Hours 1 2 to s p. m. Res. Telephone, Black 2231 DR. WILBUR N. HUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: BELUNGHAM, Rooms A and B, Red Front Block WASHINGTON DR. I. W. POWELL X-RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Rooms 1, 2 and 12 Lighthouse Block BEMJNGHAM, WASH. Everything for the School Room Our Stock of School Supplies is very complete, and se- EH lected with special care to meet the wants of discriminat- g^k selected discriminat-ling purchasers. We have Tablets, Slates, Pencils, Pens, LPenholders, School Companions, Ink, Mucilage, Library Paste, Etc. DEGH AM PLAIN lt;£ GRAHAM THE OWL PHARMACY Telephone Main 2021 Cor. Dock and Holly 8ts. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [iii] ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Hollv Block -f , o 8 W e s t Ho"y S t r e e t Holly BIOCK j I3Q5 D o c f c g t r e e t 'Phone Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 75 BELUNGHAM, WASH. 'Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST MANAGER OF THE CITY DENTAL PARLORS DR. C. J. MINTON SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Bellingham, Wash, Fischer Block DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 40-42 Phone Black 2991 Lighthouse Block Office 'Pnone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694. CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Rooms 1 and 2 Fischer Block STUDENTS Who's better able to take care of your teeth than the Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, MGR. OLOVBR BLOOK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [iv] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy TOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English Miss BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYES, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music. EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German TACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [v] ---------- r ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Grocery Co. INCORPORATED DAIRY PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES THE REMOVAL OF OUR ENTIRE STOCK will be completed FEBRUARY 15TH. After which date, we shall be able in our new and commodious rooms, to furnish our customers with any article that the culinary department could possibly wish. Gratefully thanking you for your kind patronage in the past, and wishing a continuance of your trade, we are At your service, BYRON GROCERY CO. Daylight Block 'Phone Main 200 Elk Street BEIXINGHAM, WASH. GEO. C. LUDWIG WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING AGATES CUT AND POLISHED TO ORDER ARTISTIC ENGRAVING JEWELRY MANUFACTURING Bring in your old gold and have in made into new jewelry J322 Dock Street Bellingham, Wash- VIENNIfl BAKERY 6HFE 120 Holly Street A. MEY DEN BAUER Birthday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty TRY SHERMAN'S 200 page Composition Book at 25 Cents Also, Perforated Tablet at 5 Cents THESE NEVER FAIL YOU Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [3] ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DEC-JAN., 1904-1905 A LITTLE DUTCH REBEL IT WAS growing near night on the 29th of August, 1776. After the victory near Brooklyn, on the 27th, the British had encamped in front of the Americans and frequent skirmishes had taken place during the last two days. Now a dense fog was settling over Long Island, wrapping everything in a mystery. Joris Van Kirk, standing at the shed door, thrust his hands into his pocket and looked out. Three-quarters of a mile away lay the American army, while a short distance beyond the British sentinels paced slowly back and forth. "I like it not," the lad said, as if speaking to someone. "Our men are in a hard fix this night." "What you say, Mass' Joris?" queried Cato, the negro servant, who was preparing fuel for the night. "I was thinking of our good general and wondering what he will do this night." "Why, am he sick?" "No. 0, no, but just think how the British have surrounded him. Come here Cato. Look!" and the boy pointed to the wooded hills beyond the American lines. "See that thin line of smoke way back near the trees ?" "Sho, honey, sho," responded the black. "Well beyond that the woods are full of CornwalhV men, and I heard Master Ellison say this morning, that our general's connec- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 4 ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger tion with New York was likely to be cut off by the fleet from below." "My if I could only do something,"he murmured to himself, "but they say 'you are only a child.' If I were a man"—and his small fists clenched. "Joris! Joris, where art thou, lad ? I want thee to come to thy supper." Obeying his aunt's call he went hastily into the house. During the evening meal he said nothing and after the dishes were cleared away and his aunt had taken her knitting, he sat before the grate, gazing into the glowing coals. Suddenly his aunt laid aside her work and asked abruptly: "What ails, thee lad, art sick ?" "No, aunt, I was thinking." "Thinking! and what was the subject of thy thoughts ? I'll wages thou wast thinking of that cowardly Washington," she said with a keen glance. "Thou hadst better think shame to thyself for thinking of a man who treated thy uncle so meanly." "I think not that Washington caused my uncle to be sent to the Jerseys, aunt Rapelye. He would never punish a man so for favoring the king." "Tut! lad, don't talk to me," cried Mrs. Rapelye in great wrath. "I know better than thou, and if thou canst talk of nothing else than Washington thou had best go to bed. If thy good general is indeed as wise as thou thinkest him he will manage without thy aid." So saying she rose to cover the coals for the night and Joris left the room without a word. A little later his aunt retired and quiet reigned in the old house. No sound was heard save Cato's snore and the loud ticking of the great Dutch clock in the dining room. But Joris could not sleep. He tossed restlessly about wishing that morning might come. The cuckoo ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 5 ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 flew out making her tenth announcement, when, suddenly, a loud boom sounded on the night air. The lad sprang out of bed and peered eagerly out. Nothing but fog! yet hark can it be ? yes, it surely is the tread of stealthy marching feet. Are the troops going to attempt a crossing in the dark ? So engrossed was he in listening to the movement of the men that he forgot everything else until recalled to himself by his aunt's voice. She rapped loudly on Cato's door crying excitedly: "Cato! Cato! get up instantly. Be quick! The American troops are embarking to cross the river and thee must warn the British. Art up yet?" "Yes, missus," came in drowsy tones from behind the door. "I'll be there 'rectly, missus." "Thee must find a British officer and tell him he may prevent Washington's escape." While his mistress was speaking Cato had been dressing and now Joris heard him go out and close the kitchen door. Something must be done. The lad knew that if Cato succeeded in reaching the British camp, every man in Washington's army would be a prisoner ere morning. One instant he stood and thought, the next sprang into his clothes. His aunt was still in the kitchen so he tiptoed softly to the window. All that held it in place was a couple of nails. To his delight they came out without a sound. Pausing for a minute to make sure that all was still, he swung himself through the opening and dropped into the grass below. Quick as a flash he sped around the house and through the back gate. Once upon the highway his feet seemed scarcely to touch the ground. At the fork of the roads he overtook Cato who was gazing in a bewildered fashion from one fork to the other not knowing wljich way to go. At sight of the boy he threw up his hands, exclaiming: ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 6 ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger "Fo' de lau's sake, Mass' Joris, am dat you?" "Yes, Cato," the lad answered quickly* "dost know which way to go ?" "Deed I don't, Massa," the servant answered with a despairing shake of the head. "Now listen, Cato. Thou must take the lower fork; thou'll not meet the American sentinels on that road. Tell the first British sentry thou meet'st that thou must see General De Heister. Give him thy message. Canst remember the name Cato?" The negro nodded an affirmative and trudged away through the fog. A few minutes later the boy climbed silently in at the window and went noiselessly to bed. At last he had been able to serve his beloved Washington. He felt sure that if Cato did reach the Hessian commander, he would not be understood for De Heister knew very little of the English language. And that was just what happened. Cato passed the American lines in safety, but on reaching the Hessian outpost could not make them understand his message. Instead he was arrested and placed under guard as a suspicious person. When day broke a British officer visited the post, examined him and was astonished by his story. An alarm was given, the troops called out, but when Captain Montresor, followed by a handful of men climbed cautiously over the breast works he found them deserted. Thus it was that the successful retreat from Long Island wras due to the wit and wisdom of a sturdy little Dutch rebel. Z. I. P. '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 7 ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 THE NEW YEAR Old Father Time awoke one morn And looked at his hour-glass. "Good Lack," quoth he, "I've been Another year has passed." [asleep, "Yes the Old Year has passed away Into eternity, And listening I seem to hear The New Year calling me." So taking up his glass and scythe, He starts on his way once more, To see what joys and sorrows The New Year has in store. Oh, pause a moment, Father Time, And let us look once more Over the pleasures of the past, Before you lock the door. But Time says "No, 'tis growing late, I can no longer stay; Besides why will ye sit and dream Of things that have passed away. "Look forward—not behind," says he The present has need of you." And so we turn from things we love To something ever new. And so Time journeys on, and we Must journey onward too, For in Life's busy harvest field Each has his work to do. Dear Feather, as each day we strive Through this dark vale of tears, We hope to lead a better life Through these succeeding years. We pray that when this life is past, Our earthly vict'ries won, When at thy feet our crowns we cast, Thou canst reply, "Well done." M. S. '07. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 8 ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Monthly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY, 'o6 Editor-in-Chief FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 - - ) , EDNA HALLOCK, '05 - - ( Locals MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A. - - - - Alumni ANNIE DRUMMOND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands o f the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. VOL. IV DEC-JAN. 1904-1905 No. 4 EDITORIAL The regular December number of the MESSENGER did not appear at the usual date, owing to a change of ownership in the printing plant where the mechanical work of publication has been performed for the past two years. The delay caused by the change has made it impracticable to publish separate issues for the months of December and January, and this number is offered in place of the two regular numbers. In this connection we take pleasure in announcing that the publication of the MESSENGER will hereafter be in charge of the printing bouse of Edson Irish and we believe all future numbers will appear regularly. The staff editors look tired and worn out. They are. They have been kept very busy writing material for the MESSENGER. The date of the third number on our lecture course is February 3. Mrs. Bertha ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 9 ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 Kuntz-Baker, who is considered one of the best readers of our country, is to read Rostand's heroic drama, Cyrano de Bergerac. Mrs. Baker is said to even surpass Monteville Flowers, who was on the course last }rear. The new semester which opened on January 30 promises to be a busy and profitable one for both students and faculty. There has been the usual change in classes, the usual loss of some of the old students, and the gain of new, but at last the school has settled down to its regular routine of work. We were glad to welcome the new students but very sorry to lose the old ones. The editors desire the hearty co-operation of both students and faculty in their efforts to make the future numbers of the MESSENGER better than they have been in the past. The whole school should feel that the success of the paper depends on them as well as on the editors. We wish to announce that the sub scription price for the remaining numbers will be twenty-five cents. Those who wish to subscribe will please give their address to the editor-in-chief. LOCALS Feb. 1. Your nose is red Your fingers blue, The weather is cold And so are you. Miss Peterson is teaching near Granite Falls. Miss Luella Whitaker was recently called to the eastern part of the state because of the illness of some of her people, but is now able to be back to her work. Jennie Gilchrist who left school the last of January is teaching at Norman. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 10 ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Miss Tromanhauser (in teacher's meeting) —"Who will make the best mouse-trap, Miss Anthon?" Miss Anthon (promptly)—"The man who has his heart in it." Again there has been a change of practice teachers. To some of the girls this is new work while some of them have already almost served their apprenticeship. Those who teach in the training school find the work exceedingly helpful to them, especially when going to teach. There is always a first time for everything. The eighth grade pupils have just received their introduction to state examinations. The Juniors lost their president, the Clion-eans their secretary and the MESSENGER its best contributor when Mary Andrews left school to accept a position in the schools at Granite Falls. We are glad for her but sorrv for ourselves. The many friends of Ellen Sweet are glad to know that she is recovering from her illness and will soon be able to take up her work again. Ben looks as though he were lonesome. The people of Granite Falls know how to appreciate the work done at the Normal. They have as teachers in their school, four students of this institution, two of whom are graduates. They are Effie Rear '03, Ida Charroin '04, Mar}' Andrews and Estella. Norris. Several students dropped out of school at the holidays, most of them in order to teach. Among them were Miss Johnston, Miss Wine-miller, Miss Maude Smith and Paul Pederson. Miss Rosalie Rourke, of Everett, has entered school with the new year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 11 ---------- ^ The Normal Messenger 11 On Monday January 9, Miss Horner, critic teacher of the Grammar grades, took the school for a journey to the Hawaiian Islands. Miss Horner spent several years as critic teacher in the Normal at Honolulu and is thoroughly acquainted with the islands. Her description of them and of the people was most interesting. On Tuesday morning she continued her talk by giving a very vivid description of the wonderful volcano of Mauna Loa. Miss Horner has been on the volcano and even into its crator and was able to give us a very strong picture of it. During the absence of Prof. Forrest, as instructor in a teacher's institute at South Bend, his geometry classes were conducted by Miss Hood and Miss Cuthbertson. Without being at all uncomplimentary to his substitutes, Prof. Forrest's classes are always glad to see him return from his wanderings in foreign lands. This was his second absence for institute. Prof. Forrest should remember that three unexcused absences mean a dismissal from all classes or an interview with the faculty. Those of the students who heard the lecture given by Jacob Riis and almost the entire student body did, were more than pleased when Dr. Mathes announced one morning in "assembly" that he would read to them from "The Making of an American" which is rather an autobiography by Riis. The book is intensely interesting and the bell, closing the peroid, rang all to soon. Miss Hogle in her talk on the subject "Shop" gave a history of the beginning and growth of manual training, showing that it is something that has long been needed i» our public schools. If it is a fad, as some people claim, it is to be hoped that it is a fad which has come to stay. Those who have ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 12 ---------- V 12 The Normal Messenger had work in manual training in Miss Hogle's department and who have taught school know something of its value. Another enjoyable and instructive talk in the series of sermonettes given by the members of the faculty was the one given by Prof. Forrest on the subject, "Teachers." The Christmas program given by the Normal Choral Club under the direction of Miss Mabel Moore was one of the best musical programs given at this school. It was a creditable showing of the work being done by Miss Moore in her department. The numbers were as follows: 1. "0, Holy Night" Adam Normal Choral Club 2. "The Virgin's Lullaby" Sidney Buck Miss Howlett 3. "Little Town of Bethlem" Miss McRae 4. Overture to "Midsummer Night's Dream" Miss Ellis, Miss Lewis 5. "List the Cherubic Host" K. T. Crane Chorus of young ladies Mr. Raymond, soloist 6. "At the Manger" K.T.Crane Miss Hughes. ATHLETICS A large crowd of basket ball enthusiasts gathered in the "gym" Saturday night Jan. 21, to witness the game between the Normal boys and the Everett High School team. Although "far from home and native land" the visitors did not lack for rooters, as a number of girls who are attending the Normal this year are graduates of the E. H. S. During the evening they had excellent opportunity to exercise their vocal organs in praising for at the finish the score stood 32 to 19 in favor of the High School. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 13 ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The home team was out-played from start t o finish Everett putting up better team work and an all around faster game. It must be remembered however that the Normal boys had never before played a match game and are greatly crippled by not having a regular coach. The individual work was good, the chief difficulty being lack of team work. We wish our "boys" all success and feel sure that future games will tell a diffierent tale. ALUMNI Miss Bertha Ross '03, of Everett, visited friends in Bellingham during the holidays. Miss Belle Williams '03 spent her vacation at her home in this city. Among those who visited us the week following New Year's were Statira Biggs, Ben Hovies, Hjalma Stenvig and Mae Knox, of the class of '03, and Ida Charroin '04. Miss Mae Knox is teaching at Port Town-send. Miss Effie Rear '03 and Miss Ida Charroin *04 are teaching at Granite Falls. Miss Lou Dobler, 03 holds a position in the Tacoma schools. EXCHANGES The Review is one of the most interesting of our exchanges. It is newsy and full of life. The Mankatonian is another paper which we are always glad to welcome. "Maud Muller Reversed," in one of its recent issues was indeed inspiring to those girls who have to leave home to attend school. A bow-legged man was standing before the fire, warming himself. A small boy watched him intently for a while and then broke out. "Say, mister, you're too near the fire; you're warping.—Ex. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 14 ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger The Legenda is full of bright stories. The Evergreen's extra Christmas number was indeed commendable. We advise our freshmen to read "To a Freshman." It is original to say the least. The Evergreen expresses the sentiment of the school for changing the name of their college. The November number of the College Independent contains a cut of Governor Mead. The paper enters quite extensively into politics. "Here take this rifle," cried the excited show man, "the leopard has escaped. When you find him shoot him on the spot." "Which spot?" gasped the green circus hand.—Ex. The Eugene High School News contains good stories and poetry. The Y. W. C. A. in the college at McNinn-ville, Oregon, must indeed be a live one. The Review says that seventy per cent of the school are members. THE NAP "The shades of night are falling fast;" The oyster stew is o'er; The midnight gas begins to burn; The rats begin to snore. For while the lessons long are conned, They take a little snooze, And when we're safe in slumber-land Go camping in our shoes.—Ex. The editress sat in her sanctum; Her brow was furrowed with care. "Oh what shall I do," she muttered, "I don't consider this fair, I've talked till I'm almost exhausted, I fear that my health will decline. Yet strive as I may, my staff editors Will not have their material on time." Z. I. P. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 15 ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 My keys, my keys, where are my keys ? Where did I leave those pesky keys? My register is in my desk, My desk is locked I've lost my keys. Next hour a class will come to me, And then no roll call will there be Unless I soon can find those pesky keys. BEADING LESSON FOR FIRST GRADE OR FRESHMEN 0 see the Man! What is the Man Doing ? He is Talking. Does the Man talk with his Hands ? Oh, no, indeed! Then why does he Wave them so ? He wants to make the Juniors understand. Are the Juniors a very Stupid class. Well I Should Say Not! But the Man seems to be Working hard. 0 yes, but he is telling What they Do at the University. Can't the Juniors Understand ? Of course Not. He doesn't want them to. He is talking Over their Heads. What will the Juniors Say? They will say, "He is Very Deep." Why is Henry lonely, Why is Henry sad ? Has something dreadful happened, Something very bad ? Why is Henry tardy ? Why is Henry blue ? He doesn't have his lessons, Or at least very few. He used to look happy, He always seemed gay, But now he's so different, Since Paul went away. IN THE PRIMARY One of our practice teachers went down to the primary department after dismissal and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page 16 ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger found a little boy and girl working there. The little girl showed her a figure that she had sewed into a piece of card board, which the teacher admired very much, saying that it was very pretty and nicely done. Then the little boy spoke up and said: "What do you think, teacher, Helena went to skinner garden a year before she came here and I never went to skinner garden at all and I can sew as good as she can." J. N. SELBY 6c CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS THEY HAVE THE GOODS THEY HAVE THE TRADE THEY KNOW HOW TO FIT YOU OUT 124 West Holly St. A, G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAH, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 BUSIEST, B/GGEST, BEST UDNESS ERHOLM 'Phone Main 126 LARSONS' LIVERY TRANSFER WOOD AND COAL 1328-30 Elk St. Phone Main 70 ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL BELLINGHflM HEIGHTS RED CROSS PHARMACY D. /. GREEN AND COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Free Delivery Phone Main no I FRIENDS OF THE NORMAL § fc[ School can show their appreciation of the ^S ^ - institution in no better way than by assist- -^ j ^ - ing it to maintain an interesting and credit- -^ ^ ^ able magazine. That is what the MES- ^2 ^ SENGER proposes to be. ^ ^ ^ You can help it in three ways. ^S g - First, by advertising in its columns. -^ fc: Second, by subscribing. ^S ^ ^ Last but not least, by ^^ ^ PATRONIZING ITS ADVERTISERS j ^ iAiliiiUg ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ATHLETIC GOODS Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning HANS PEARSON WHOLESALE RETAIL GROCER 1021-1023 ELK ST. Your money back if goods are not satisfactory Telephone Main 2311 H. C. HENRY, Pres. R- R- SPENCER, Vice-Pres. BANK OF BELLINGHAM (SUCCESSOR TO BANK OF WHATCOM) Interest Paid On Term Deposits H. L. MERRITT, Mgr. S. A. POST, Cashier E. • . Purii, Prii. E. 0. 6r«e«, Yict-PrM. . C. K- McMHHn, Cuhitr THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLINGHAM, WASH. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $30,000 INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [viii] ---------- GAS For studying: and reading: is softer and easier on the eyes than any other atificlal light. 99.00 per thousand feet. FOR COOKING Hfo Dirt. Turn a valve and light gas when ready t o cook. Expense c e a s e s as soon as the gas i s s h ut off. $1.75 per t h o u s a nd feet. COKE Makes a clean, hot f i r e $4.SO per ton delivered in hulk. $5.00 per ton delivered in sacks. Whatcom County Railway and Light Co. 'Phone Main 121 301 W. Holly St., Bellingham BELLINGHAM PROPERTY is making a steady advance now and nas a bright future. By paying $25.00 down and $5 a month on one of the lots we are offering, you have a safe investment or a site for a home. A careful consideration of the present rate of development should convince you that NOW IS THE TIME. BELLINGHAM BAY IMPROVEMENT CO. Depot Bldg. R. R. Ave. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904-05 December/January - Page [ix] ---------- •*» T takes more than a piece of cloth to make •A. a suit now-a-days. It takes brains and J , know how. A man's clothes should fit T as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein- Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us- show you next time. Moderately priced, too—$15.00 to $25.00. Cox- Overvlool*: Co. 211 East Holly St. Manna Block BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33203
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 December
Date: 1904-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 December.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904 Volume 01 - Page 293 1904-12-03 The trustees met in regular session in the principal's office in the school building at 10AM; present, trustees Edens and Minton and Teck, Princ
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904 Volume 01 - Page 293 1904-12-03 The trustees met in regular session in the princi
Show more1904-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904 Volume 01 - Page 293 1904-12-03 The trustees met in regular session in the principal's office in the school building at 10AM; present, trustees Edens and Minton and Teck, Principal Mathes and the clerk. An elementary certificate was ordered issued Miss Lola Records. It appearing that the Odds and Ends fund would justify it, another check for $125 was ordered drawn in favor of C.J. Roth in payment of the building purchased from him and now used as a dormitory by the school. The trustees spent two hours discussing the school's necessities in the way of appropriations to be made by the legislature which convenes in January, and it was decided to incorporate the following recommendations to the Governor of the institutions requirements in the biennial report to be submitted him soon: For Maintenance $38,000; Construction science annex $40,000; Heating same $4,000; Furnishing same $4,000; For science equipment $4,000; Library $1,000; Improving campus $8,000; Maintaining dining hall $2,500; Maintaining summer school $2,800; Additions to museum $500; Construction of greenhouse $1,200; General repairs $2,500; Total of appropriations asked $148,500; L.H. Darwin, the clerk of the board, presented his resignation in the following communication: Having engaged to take charge of a business which will take my entire time, I respectfully tender my resignation as clerk of your honorable body, to take effect Jan 1st., 1905. I wish to thank you for the consideration and kindnesses shown me during my nearly six years connection with you. Respectfully. To the board of trustees of the State Normal School, Bellingham. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904 Volume 01 - Page 294 1904-12-03 The resignation was accepted as presented, each member of the board taking occasion to express his appreciation of the clerk's faithful services, and their regret at the severance of the relationship. These vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Macmillan and Co. $6.95; E.T. Mathes $6.99; J.O. Lemach $14.80; Wilson Nobles Barr Co. $3.35; Whatcom Co. Ry and Ls. Co. $1.00; Evans Potter Co. $5.00; Evans Potter Co. $16.59; Edison and Irish $3.60; Cornish Mitchell Pub Co. $45.90; Briggs (?) Co. $6.00; Postal Tel. Co. $0.75; Milwaukee (?) $17.36; Lowman and Hanford Co. $11.80; Frizill Elect. Co. $33.97; B.B. Imp. Co. $4.30; Morse Hdw Co. $2.25; Munro Blake and H $7.00; E.R. Croft $18.65; (?) (?) Tel. Co. $25.00; L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Eden, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904 Volume 01 - Page 296 1904-12-23 The board met pursuant to call at the office of trustee Minton with the following members present: J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck, J.C. Minton. Principal E.T. Mathes and Clerk L.H. Darwin were also in attendance. The board listened to the reading of its biennial report to the governor as proposed by the clerk, approved it and ordered it transmitted to his excellency. Principal Mathes presented set of rules governing the loading of money from the students fund of the 1904 class, which were adopted, as follows: Voucher ordered drawn favor of C.I. Roth for money advanced for construction of Boarding House * Voucher ordered drawn for (?) bill in favor of (?)H. Montgomery. Matter of Election of Clerk to succeed L.H. Darwin resigned to (?) effect (?) $1.05 was taken up and the names of E.E. White - was presented by F.C. Teck R.O. Hadley by J.J. Edens and R. C. Higginson by J.C. Minton. On the first ballot each candidate received one vote. The second ballot resulted in the choice of R.O. Hadley, he receiving 2 votes and E.E. White one vote. Adjourned for recess until evening of Dec. 27. L.H. Darwin, clerk. *Amount of Warrant for Chas. I Roth $1130 (ROH) *Amount of voucher for A.H. Montgomery $10.50 (ROH) WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1904 Volume 01 - Page 297 1904-12-23 adjourned from Dec. 23th - conveined evening of. 1904-12-27 The board met at the office of the clerk, present Trustees Edens and Minton, clerk Darwin and Clerk elect Hadley. The minutes of the meetings from June 15, 03, of Dec 23rd 04 inclucive were read and approved Voucher ordered drawn for expenses of L.H. Darwin on trip to Olympia. Adjourned L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. Regulations Governing Student Loan Fund. Any student wishing to borrow any sum from the Student Loan Fund, established by the class of 1904 in the State Normal School at Bellingham, shall make application to the Principal of the school; which application shall be passed upon by a faculty committee consisting of the Principal, the head of the department of mathematics, and the head of the pedagogical department. If the committee recommends a student he may be granted a loan by the trustees under the following conditions: 1. A loan of not less that $10.00 or more than $50.00 shall be made to any person. 2. No loan shall be made to any student who has not been in attendance in the Normal school for five months preceding the application for the loan. 3. No loan shall be made to any person who cannot furnish security in the form of one endorsement. 4. No loan shall be made for more than one year. 5. All loans shall bear 6% interest, and shall be payable in the city of Bellingham. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11489
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904 November
Date: 1904-11-01
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Show more1904_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Cover ---------- y.-3 ./;••? gt; %mmmm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [2] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER n~n„ mMv 1 M8 West Holly Street Holly Block }l g 0 5 D o c k s t r ^ t ph o l I e B l a c k 18T1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK T5 BBM.INGHAM, WASH Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST Manager of the City Dental Parlors Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 8M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties \ Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY 8 TABLI8HCD 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNF.SS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Mainjl26 DR. GAMMONS Ophthalmologist and Optician Eyes examined free. Satisfaction guaranteed We fit when others fail. Prices reasonable. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [3] ---------- We aim to carry a full line of BOOKS AND STATIONARY |E also sell Sheet Music, A r t Novelties, Leather Goods, Perfumery, P o c k et Cutlery, Games, Etc., Etc. E. L. KNAPP CO. The New Store 207 West Holly : : Opposite The Leader Athletic Goods Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET Try Sherman's 200 page Composu tion book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j j These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [4] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph. D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psyckology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS TALLULAH LECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [5] ---------- $t Josephs fio$pital Bellinabam fieigMs A. G. WICKMAN w ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street BELLINQHAn, WASH Have you seen the booklet— Beautiful Bellinabam? Just the thing to send home. EVAINS-POTTBR CO. 132 WEST HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [6] ---------- J. N. SELBY (EL CO. Booksellers and Stationers They know how to fit you out 124. West Holly St. B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock :: Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning Hans Pearson Wholesale (SL Retail Grocer 1021-1023 KllC Street Your money back if goods are not satisfactory. Telephone Main 2311 Students Who's better able to take care of your teetK than the Whatcom "Dental Parlors DR. C H A S . C. T U R N E R , Mgr CLOVER. BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [7] ---------- Printing We Produce the Best There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is an lt;£rl! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Stacfetg tfrer* uxt maug Fads produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Ttoe test far tfoe Bitsitwss TOsn anil tfre latest for tfye Soxfetg tacdgisfOtttMtacttfoe . . .. HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanR BooR FolRs ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [8] ---------- Normal Messenger N O V E M B E R 1904 LITTLE- MAN'S ISLAND. I had been on the little sound steamboat about three hours when the captain came to me and said tha* I was near my destination— Bloch's Beach, the place where I had decided to spend a few weeks of my vacation. The steamer stopped and I was landed, bag and baggage, on a tipsy wet float. A small lad with a rowboat was waiting to convey me to the shore. My boarding place stood on the top of a high bluff and the large porch and shade trees around it suggested a very restful retreat, but before I had time to look about me, I was greeted and welcomed by my august landlady. She presented a most unique appearance. Her costume, which consisted of a loose, low-necked, short-sleeved jacket, a short, cotton skirt, large heavy boots and an enormous hat, showed that she had decided opinions about the dress subject. Frau Bloch was of a large, masculine build and her brown, wrinkled face told of outdoor life. Like the old house in which she dwelt, my landlady was weather-beaten, but unlike it she was not dilapidated, for she was the picture of contentment, vigor and health. But as soon as she spoke to me in her pure English words and German accent, I knew that I was in the presence of no common country-bred woman. Nothing pleased the dear, old soul more than to have her boarders sit on the large veranda and listen to the history of her life, when she told in detail of her wealthy parents in Germany, about her college education and how, at an early age she had set out into the world, traveling with wealthy families as governess. In later years she had taught German and French in some university, and now, with her third ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [9] ---------- husband she had come to the west ejecting to rebuild her fortunes, through the great financial ability of Mr. Bloch. With great confidence in the schemes of her husband, she still awaits her fortune and lives contentedly on the ranch, talking French, German, Spanish and Italian to her ducks and goats. From the standpoint of an epicurean, I did not term this a desirable boarding house, but the interesting stories of the landlady, the beautiful views from the veranda and a sea-shore appetite, excellently covered up all deficiencies in cooking, for Mrs. Bloch rather prided herself in not being able to do housework, "for," said she, "I never have been accustomed to it." One day Mrs. Bloch and myself started out in her leaky row boat for Little Man's Island, which, Mrs. Bloch informed me was of great interest, because there were several Indian graves there. Situated, as it was, in the middle of the narrow channel and set around on either side by the shadows of the dark fir trees on the opposite shores, the little island appeared floating gracefully on the placid waters of the Sound. A steep strand led from the dark green depths of the water to the wooded part of the island, which was topped with fringes of evergreens, madrones and huckleberry bushes; while here and there the bleached skeletons of trees covered with twining blackberry and the beautiful foliage of the poison ivy, had fallen over the bank. Beyond this, in the center of the island and towering high in air, stood the odl, rough-barked firs, with their knotted limbs and moss-covered trunks, while underfoot the salal berry and Oregon grape grew in profusion. In the midst of the noble firs we found four graves, marked by wooden stakes, but showing signs of desecration. Mrs. Bloch explained to me that it was the custom of the Indians to bury with each of their dead all of his possessions, sometimes, only trinkets, but at other times his pony, dog, gun, ammunition, food and clothing, that he might be well provided for in his journey to the "Happy Hunting Grounds". Notwithstanding the fact that this is a religious ceremony with the Indians, the ruthless white man, in his search for relics, has not hesitated to open these graves and take what he might find of value to him. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [10] ---------- It seemed to me, while looking on these graves in the midst of the beauties of nature, that the stolid Indian must have some sense of the beutiful, for the lonely island seemed well fitted for the resting place of the braves, and it did not require the hooting of the white owl overhead just then, to impress me with a deep sense of awe. We retraced our steps to the boat and on the way home Mrs. Bloch told me that most people were very enthusiastic over these graves and relics, and as the original trinkets and beads had all been taken long ago, she had seen no harm in scattering some other beads in their place. This she told me as a great secret and said that it was a great attraction for her boarders and for people from the east. While staying here, I wondered how such people as Mrs. Bloch and family could be ax gt; contented with their, lonely life and few attractions, for as Mrs. Bloch herself expressed it, "the only pleasure in life that we have is to see the boat come in." I asked her once if she did not find it lone some in the winter time. "Ach, no," she said, "we are people of resources, we have our books and we have always the beautiful scenery to look at. The Alps that you hear so much about are no greater," she declared, from experience, and, in truth, it was a noble scene, composed of the grand old mountain and supplemented by the beautiful waters and wooded islands of Puget Sound. Necessity compelled me to leave this charming place and to say farewell to my new acquaintances, and I was loath to do so, but I cherish a hope that I may sometime have an opportunity to test my resources by an extended stay in such a place. A COLONIAL THANKSGIVING. With a light step Elzeth climbed the hill back of the harbor and gazed out over the broad Atlantic. Below in the harbor she saw the little ship that was to carry her back to the dear ones in the homeland. Very tiny it looked from^the elevation and the men and women of the little Puritan settlement, who were gather^ ed on the shore, looked like pigmies mimicing the actions of humans. The day was cloudy, and far "away over the ocean great clouds of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [11] ---------- pearl-gray mist hovered above like a farewell ' benediction. After all, Elzeth loved this stem, rough coast which was being won from the forest by the struggles, privations and even the deaths of the sturdy group who faced its perils, and yet she was going back because her own people were across the ocean and the uncle and aunt with whom she had made her home ' were lying in unmarked graves in the little church yard. A few minutes more and the little craft would lift anchor and slip slowly away over the gray waters until naught but a black speck could be seen, and finally that too would vanish. Elzeth roused herself suddenly, realizing that she must hurry if she were to be aboard in time. With quick steps she ran down the rough path and when within a quarter of a mile of the wharf she paused to take a last look at the hill behind her just breaking into the green of spring. With her head still turned toward the hill, she started forward, slipped and fell. A sharp pain shot through her ankle. When she tried to rise a sharp cry burst from her lips and she sank back helpless. For a time she lay quietly calling every little while for help, but at last a full knowledge of her helplessness and disappointment came to her, and she found relief in long drawn sobs. It seemed to her that-she had been there for hours, when she heard steps not far away, and called loudly for help. The steps had already turned in her direction, and in a moment Jonathan Elthon's kindly eyes and honest voice were expressing both sympathy and concern, but Elzeth was not grateful; instead, a sense of anger fought with her feeling of relief. "Has the "Sea Eoam" gone," she asked, knowing she would receive an affirmative answer and yet dreading to hear it from another. "Well," she said tartly, "If thou wilt be good enough to help me, I will walk home." Jonathan's expression was quizacal. "How cans't thou wolk with a sprained ankle ? I had better carry thee." "That, thou shalt not," blazed Elzeth angry for no apparent reason, "but thee may help me to walk, if thee wilt." "If thee will walk, thee hadst best walk alone,," and Jonathan cooly turned away. El- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [12] ---------- zeth watched him, furiously angry, all the more cross because she could do nothing, and must do as he said. At last she called, and in her voice , as it quavered through the air, was the resignation of despair, tragic to her. but causing the shadow of a smile to flit across Jonathan's sober face, and sorry as he was for disappointed little Elzeth, he could not resist the temptation to tease. "Was not the walking good?" he asked as he gathered her up, an angry, but unresisting bundle, and strode across the uneven ground. Elzeth would have none of it, and it was not until she lay cuddled up before the blazing'fireplace in Mrs. Elthorn's cheery room that her tongue was loosened and the story of her fall told. The spring days merged into summer, and when summer the "Sea Foam" again weighed anchor, bearing a wealth of letters and news to the little handful of settlers on the New England coast. More than this, new settlers came, and with what late crops they could plant, and with what the other settlers had, there was a great abundance, and with the abundance of all necessary things a spirit of cheer that, in spite of some discomforts, made the little colony a goodly place in which to dwell. Elzeth, who had laid her plans to return to England, had her plans happily changed by the tidings that on the Sea Foam's next trip to New England her own people would come to try their fortunes in the new world. So it was that in the fall more settlers came, and there was abundance for all, and the sim« pie God-fearing people, out of the thankfulness of their hearts, set aside a day in which special thanks were to be given to the Giver of All Good Things. While all were bound together by this common cause, each had special cause for thankfulness, and Elzeth, happy in the arrival of the home folk, rejoiced that there was to be a new home-land, dear as the old, and with greater opportunities. E. A., '06. Everything comes to those who wait, And the lazy man sits down to greet it; But success comes on with rapid rate To the fellow who goes to meet it. J ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [13] ---------- THANKSGIVING, Shall we who from thy generous store Thy bounteous blessings have received, Who owe to Thee our life and health; Who've taken of Thy glorious gifts, The sun by day, the stars by night, The world's great blessings all; Shall we all these receive, O Lord, And not give thanks '( Shall we to whom Thy love has given The will to love, the power to reason, Who owe to Thee that soul divine The will to do, the power to dare To think, and thinking know no fear. Who by those thoughts arise to Thee Shall we, O Lord, this boon receive And not give thanks For this bright world so fair today, By Thy great purpose we believe; For that great soul we cannot fathom, Which groweth and unfoldeth ever, For that self-reverence which may make, Our lives pure offerings unto Thee, For these Thy precious gifts, O Lord, Do we give thanks. —By '06. When with this world we're no longer in touch; When youth's ambitions still rtemain unfurled, The world won't miss us, no, not half so much As we, chagrined, will miss this dear old world. —M. S. '08. The first number of the Lecture Course is to be given December 8 by Jacob Riis, of New York. Practically all of the students have bought tickets for the whole course and may they not only attend the lecture themselves but also interest their friends in it. Dr. B. (in history).—"In Germany they make pies without any lids on them." Everyone giggled, and the doctor looked puzzled. Turning to one of the girls he asked: lt;fWliat do you call the top of a pie, then—the roof V ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [14] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON GUY DUNNING, '06 BUSINESS MANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY,'06 Editor-in-Chief FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 Literary LOTTIE FLEMING, '06 | Local. EDNA HALLOCK,'05 J waum MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A Alumni JOSEPH POTTER, '07, Clionian '. Exchanges ANNIE DRUMMNND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief. Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V NOVEMBER 1904 NO. gt;8 "Nothing is so bad but what it might be worse." Therefore you all have something to be thankful for, even if you can't go home to spend Thanksgiving. There are things far worse than spending Thanksgiving in Bellingham when Bellingham isn't home. We know that every student, who is fortunate enough to be able to go home, during our short vacation, will have just the very best time that can be crowded into a few days. And we hope that those wo have to stay here may have just as pleasant a vacation and find enough to do to keep from getting homesick. Presidential elections and half-term examinations are over and all things are to go on as before. Those tests are a nuisance but they show us how we stand in our classes, though that is the very reason that they are such a nuisance to some of us. We have nine weeks of this semester left to make up failures of all kinds. May we have success. Quite a number of our students took the teachers' examination. It is to be hoped that they keep and improve the good record already ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [15] ---------- made by students of "our" school in taking these examinations. Dr. Mathes has been commended by the state Superintendent of Public Instruction for the good papers and grades of the students of this school. They are in a way indicative of the work done by the school. We wish to again call the attention of our readers to our advertisers. If you ever attempt to solicit advertisements for the Messenger or other publication, you will realize how desirable it is that the students patronize those who advertise with us. OLD HANK. (The real experience of a Normal boy.) "What are you laughing about, Uncle Billy ?" asked Jack, smiling sympathetically. Uncle Billy tipped his chair back against the wall and gathered his chin whiskers into his boney hand. "Oh, I was just thinkin' 'bout that time Ezra tried to break in Old Hank to drive." Uncle Billy looked around at us over his spectacles. I really do not know just what he used them for. I never saw him look at anything through them. "Ezra was rakin' up some hay one day, when he happened to look across the fence, and there stood Hank lookin' at him. Thinks Ezra,"won-der if I couldn't break Hank to drive? I believe I'll try it." He dropped his rake and started after the old mule. "Ezra was about the sediest lookin' mortal ever I see. The top of his hat was loose in front, and his straw-colored hair stood on end a peekin* through the crack. His trousers were too short and didn't meet the tops of his shoes. His coat was ripped around the sleeves where his old faded shirt was showin' through. Sure, Ezra looked more like a scare-crow than a livin' man. "After chasm' Hank round the pasture awhile he caught him and fetched him to the barn. There was an old double harness hangin' in the barn that nobody used and Ezra took half of it, fixed it up a bit and put it on Hank. When he got it on the old mule was rather a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [19] ---------- LOCALS. Miss S.: Don't you sometimes feel certain (emptions around the heart zxzbqffetaointaoi emotions around the heart? Prof. Wilson: Yes, and sometimes around the stomach, too. Dr. Mathes (in assembly)—There is a young woman in this school, keeping house alone, who wants a companion. We are sorry the illness of Miss Ella Wheeler has necessitated her leaving school for a short time. We hope she will soon be able to return. Dr. Mathes has arranged for a series of talks to be given by the members of the faculty, one on Monday of each week. The first of the series was given by Miss Baker. Her subject was "Modern Friendship". Dr. Bowman took for his subject "Nothing". His talk was as original as his subject. The next of the series' was to have been by Miss Bratton on "The Lew-jJs and Clark Exposition", but it had to be postponed. Dr. Mathes told the students of his visit to the Normal at Cheney, describing the school and comparing it with our Normal. The last talk given so far was by Prof. Epley, who described his vacation spent at the Marine Biological Institute at Wood's Hole, Mass. These talks have all been both interesting and instructive, and we are glad that they are to continue. One of the best addresses given at the Normal this year was the one by Prof. Sampson, of the Pullman Agricultural College and School of Science, on "The Traces of a Man." Prof. Sampson was one of the most popular instructors at the Whatcom County Teachers' Institute as well as at the Skagit County Institute. Miss Etta Monty is teaching a very successful term of school at Minkler, in Skagit county. Prof. Eply—"Mr. Smith, you were absent last Monday." Mr. Smith.—"Professor, I was ill (homesick)." Fred Johnson's familiar face is seen m school again—one more boy. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [18] ---------- order, that they may be of greatest possible value to all concerned. Just what success will be met with in this new enterprise remains to be seen, but it is hoped that the students will give it their approbation, and that by next year a book containing the name of every boy in the school, with his exact age, weight, height, color of hair and eyes, his occupotion, ambition. . • .. degree of intellectuality, power of attraction, manner of dress, and all other interesting information, may be found in the office, library, room IT, Y. W. C. A. room, and the gymnasium. But at present it is possible to give only a few of these facts in a very unsatisfactory manner. The information obtained is as follows: The number of boys in school is between 25 and 30, it being impossible to ascertain the exact number owing to the fact that some count as fractions and some as two or three. Seven boys have black hair; one has pure white; some yel- . low; one almost red, and the rest are blessed with brown, ranging from that mousey colow to a beautiful golden brown so admired by our many girls. Sixteen of our boys have eyes as blue as the sky at mid-day; the remainder have those dreamy, brown eyes that fill the soul with thought of love and beauty and Latin tests. To attempt to give ages is a hard matter, and approximations only can be made. However, we venture to say that fully seventy-five per cent, di our boys are under eighteen; as for the rest, no human being could be certain. As . to power of attraction of the yf«ung men of the school, it seems to be pretty well divided among the entire number, but it is feared that a certain energetic Senior and a dapper little Sophomore have a little more than their share of fair worshippers. This is the extent of the information obtained this year and we present it to you with the hope that it will be a never-failing source of enjoyment and profit, and that in the years to come we may be regarded as benefactors of our race and classed with the signers of th Declaration of Independence and the lawgivers of Sparta and Athens. —U. S-'CVr. \ - - Miss Bertha Kale, one of last year's members of the class of '06, is teaching at Sumas. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [17] ---------- BOYOLOGY. (No Note Books required.) It has been generally conceded in the Bel-lingham State Normal that one of the principal factors of school life, either social or intellectual, is that thing which adds so little to the yearly attendance, and so much to all else, namely, the boys. As this statement will, in all probability, be doubted by a few of the wiser (?) ones, it will no doubt be well to, give a few arguments supporting it. In the first place, let us look at the question from a teacher's point of view. Who* may I ask, will move the piano from the society hall to the gymnasium at the next art exhibit? Will it be the faculty, or the pupils of the training school ? Ah, no; 'twill only be those much slighted boys. Who is it, when the much honored "biology teacher asks for help in the museum, that responds with brave hearts and willing hands? No, its not the Junior, nor yet the Freshmen girls—only those boys again. And so from the standpoint of the faculty, it is seen, that the boys are, if not a luxury, ot least a necessity. But the young ladies, also, have opinions on this subject; so let me ask them a question: "Just where would you have been, O, noble ^Seniors, at your basket-ball games last year, if you had not had a young man in your ranks who screamed with unabated vigor :t "Seniors, Seniors, we're all right, Seniors, Seniors, out of sight!" Then again, you who are not interested in basket-ball, just what would you do the uext time you went to Society, if you had no boy to inform you what "Roberts' Rules of Order" has to say on the subject? From what has been given I think it will be seen that a limited. number of boys is an absolute necessity. But, alas! no steps have been taken to show that these boys have ben appreciated. They have been scattered hap-hazard throughout the building, with no thought of their value. No careful record has been kept of them; and on this account much of their usefulness has been allowed to go to waste. But this year an attempt has been made to classify them, and get them in proper working ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [16] ---------- queer lookin' sight, for the old harness was about two sizes too big for him. Ezra hauled out the old milk cart, which was too heavy in the back and would tip over backwards if any one sat down in it. "After he got Hank hitched up to the cart he got in, took up his lines, yelled 'gitdap,' gave the old mule a crack with a stick and away they tore. First thing Ezra knew, he was sprawlin' on the ground, havin' been jerked out back'ards when Hank stopped short on a sudden. He picked himself up, climbed into the cart again and gave Hank another crack. Then that mule began to kick. Fust thing he got one leg over the dash-board and kicked the bottom of the cart with the other. When he got both feet on the ground again Ezra pulled him up good and sharp. Then Hank sat down —yes he did; right on his haunches, like a dog, and looked round at Ezra. I think that old donkey that used to talk to Balaam must a looked like Hank did then. "But while he was settin' there, the under strap of the old harness broke, and over went the cart with Ezra under it. And Old Hank sat there and laughed, yes sir, laughed, sure as I'm livin'. "Ezra didn't try the cart again, but got out an old wagon, hitched Old Hank up to one side of the tongue and went drivin' down the street. When he come to the blacksmith shop he thought he'd get Hank shod, so he unhitched him and .led him up a little ways and went into the shop. Just as he disappeared a boy came along and kicked out the block that Ezra had put under the wheel, and the wagon started down the hill. The tongue ran right between Hank's legs, and when the wagon hit him he jumped off the ground with all fours and went hoppin' wildly down the hill astride the tongue, the wagon rattlin' along behind him. "At the foot of the hill there was a crick, and Hank was pushed straight into it. He swam across, clambered up the bank and made for home. Ezra never tried him again and Old Hank is still peacefully grazin' out in the old pasture, I 'spose." F. M. '07. The Seniors were glad to welcome Edna Kerr back, if only for one day. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [20] ---------- Dr. Bowman (in history).—"Miss Hughes,, what were some of the troubles of Henry VIII?" T Miss Hughes (with a sigh)—"Oh, he had a war and got married several times." John Swanberg, who last year was president of the class of '06, is attending the Dental CoJ- ! lege, in Portland, Oregon, with the intention of becoming a dentist. Christine Willard, one of last year's star basket-ball players, was a recent visitor at school, while spending a week with Jennie Gilchrist. Miss Willard is now teaching near Oak Harbor. Query (to be answered by the boys who went to Anacortes)—"Why is Mr. Wh-t-s-e's [ favorite color combination red and black?" i Miss Horner, critic of the grammar department of the training school, is able to again take up her work after rather a long illness. During her absence Miss Tromanhauser took charge of her department. As is usual at the beginning of every quarter in the school year, there has been a change of practice teachers in the training school. One of the Freshmen in the physics class when asked what Sir Isaac Newton's nationality was, replied, " I think he was a bachelor." Mrs. Foster, who has spent part of her life as a missionary in China, visited school not long ago and gave a very interesting talk at a Y. W. C. A. meeting, about her work in China. Mrs. Foster's son is at present a missionary in that country just across the ocean. (Heard at the biology excursion to Dot Is- * land). . Girl (from one of the inland states)— "What are those things on the rocks and piles ? I have seen so many of them since I have been on the coast." Coast girl (who knew all about it). "Why those things are carbunkles." Inland girl—"What is that worm called that is so destructive to the wharves on the Sound?" Coast girl—"Those are torpedoes." Miss Tromanhauser—"Mr. Nutt, do you wish to join the class in General Methods ?" Mr. Nutt—"Yes, ma'am." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [21] ---------- Miss T—"We are glad to have you. We welcome all young men with open arms." Among the former students who visited the Normal during Institute week were: Ethel Nichols, Alma Powers, Marion Sancomb, Elsie Stout, Kate Long, Lulu Simmons, Nellie Marsh, Lillian Smith, Stella Prouty, Amy Linnell, Edith Blott and Mildred Ireland. The faculty and students extend to Miss Mary Pattison their heartfelt sympathy for her in the loss of her sister. The Y. W. C. A. entertained the faculty, students and their friends at a Hallowe'en party, Saturday, October 29. All present enjoyed a weird and ghostly time. Several of the girls who went feel eternally grateful to the Y. W. C. A. girls, who by mysterious revelation showed them their future spouse. The society hall was appropriately decorated for the occasion with pumpkins, apples and autumn leaves. At the close of the evening a three-course supper, consisting of pumpkin pie, ginger bread and apples was served. "And he may still be counted wise, Whose thoughts most sluggish flow, If he can keep from others' eyes The things he does not know." —Ex. ATHLETICS. On October 22nd the football team from the Normal met the Mount Vernon team on the home gridiron and defeated them with a score of 28 to 0. The Normal boys were outweighed by the visitors, yet played a far more scientific game. The line -up was as follows: Center, Petheram; R. guard, Williams; R. tackle, Miller; L. end, Phelps; Q. back, L. Miller ; F. back, Green; R. Half, Whitesides; L. half, Evans; Subs., Ferschler; Moultray, P. Miller. The game between the Normal team and the High School might more properly be called a practice game than anything else, as neither team knew about the game until the day before it was played. Although the last half ended with a score of 5 to 0 in favor of the High Schol, yet the Normal team played a clean, scientific game throughout. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [18] ---------- On November 12 the Normal team went to Anacortes for a game with the Anacortes Business College. Although greatly outweighed by the A. B. C., the home team was victorious, the game ending with a score of 5 to 0 and the Normal boys in possession of the ball not ten yards from the Anacortes goal. The young ladies of the Anacortes Business College, assisted by the High School girls, tendered the Normal football team an enjoyable reception after the game on November 12. No one doubts that all had a fine time, if one can julge by reports the boys brought back. All classes, with the exception of the Freshmen, have organized basketball teams and are practicing several times a week. The following captains have been chosen: Seniors, Elsa Anthon; Juniors, Sarah Van Reypen; Third years, Jennie Gilchrist; Sophomores, Dorothy Hughes. The basket-ball managing committee will be appointed by the president of the Athletic Association immediately after Thanksgiving. The contest for championship and the Kline cup begin in December. It is to be hoped that the games will prove as interesting this year as last. CHAPEL NOTES. Mr Kibbe has discovered that the chapel is an excellent place to study phrenology, especially so for the first year girls, as they really have the best location in the hall—behind the boys. One morning, the first of the month, Rev. Flescher, of the First M. E. church of this city, gave a short but interesting talk to the students who are always glad to welcome such speakers. The same morning that Mr. Flescher spoke to us, Miss Ellis gave a piano solo and Miss Frank Sullivan a vocal solo, both of which were heartily applauded. We wish they might come of-tener. Friday, October 28, Capt. Eli gave a talk in his usual happy strain. Mr. Jones and Mr. Anslow entertained the students Wednesday, November 16, by giving a scene from "The Rivals." Both Mr. Jones ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [23] ---------- and Mr. Anslow show ability in that line, and the students are perfectly willing to be entertained in the same manner again. A friend of Dr. Mathes from Eastern Washington has presented the school with an old Indian spoon made from a moose horn. The spoon is known to be at least 200 years old, and is considered a valuable Indian relic. It will be placed in the museum. The students are glad to know that Harry Kaymond, who has been very ill at St. Joseph's hospital, is now past danger and will soon be able to again resume his work. Miss Edna Hallock visited relatives in Seattle the first of this month. Dr. Moore (in spelling class)—"What is the meaning of the word demagogue ?" Miss B.—"It's a jug." We should like to ask Mr. Anslow how he knows whether girls like to go walking or not ? Miss Adelaide Hantein and Miss Ellen Graham recently visited friends and relatives in Anacortes. CLASSES. The first year class is organized at last with the following ofiicers: President, Annie ISord; Vice-President, Percy Miller; Secretary, Nettie Bailey; Treasurer, Walborg Oleson; Historian, Kathleen Casey; Sargeant-at-Arms, Mr. A. M. Moore. Owing to lack of time for practice a basketball team has not yet been organized, but when this problem is solved the class will probably put up a good team, as they have the material for one. The Sophomores have chosen tan and pink as their class colors. They have a strong basketball team and will no doubt "do things" in the coming series of games. At a recent meeting of the Juniors Miss Frances Moncrief resigned as basketball manager and Miss Mildred Wilson was elected to fill the vacancy. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the Junior reception to be given in December. The Seniors have been devoting their energies for the past week preparing for the reception given Friday night. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [24] ---------- A Normal student never lacks for some one to talk to him. But only once in a great while does he experience the delight of being sung to. November 17, however, was an exception when the Choral Club, under Miss Moore's direction, gave a musicale in the Society hall. Every one enjoyed both the vocal and instrumental numbers and we all hope that the club will "do it again" in the near future* The reception given by the Seniors, Friday i evening, November 18, was the great event of the month. The Society hall, Y. W. C. A. parlor and corridors were tastily decorated for the occasion. Here and there a cozy corner invited the occupancy of parties who consider "two company". The farce presented by four of the Senior girls made a decided hit. Good music was furnished by both the quartet and orchestra. Each guest carried away a dainty souvenir in the form of an artistic program. SOCIETIES. Sirius. The programs' as well as the business sessions of the Sirius Society continue to improve. At the last meeting the debate on the question, "Resolved, That daily assembly is more beneficial than weekly," was especially interesting. The speakers were: Affirmative, Mr. Kibbe and Miss Paddock; negative, Miss Hallock and Mr. Anslow. At the close of the program Prof. Romine acted as critic, and his remarks and ' criticisms, which were of a very complimentary character, were heartily received. Clionean. The membership of the society is still increasing, and now numbers over 130. At the last meeting there were so many present that one member was inspired to say: "Two chairs for four of us; Lucky there ars no more of us." [ With all the material which the society possesses, the programs should be of the best. However, the last program was disappointing, owing to the inability of some of the members to do their work. Dr. Mathes' talk at the close of the meeting was much appreciated. The Clioneans are still wondering whose pumpkin disappeared on Hallowe'en. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [25] ---------- Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. girls are hard at work making preparations for their bazaar, which is to be held in December. On Friday, November 11, Miss Kibbe, president of the asocia-tion, entertained a crowd of the girls at the home of Mrs. G. A. Jenkins, on High street. Most of the evening was spent in making articles for the "sale." The evening was a success socially as well as otherwise, and the girls hope to have another such meeting soon, with a larger attendance. Just where the "sale" is to be has not yet been decided, but it will probably be in one of the stores on Holly street. The cocoa stand in the basement has been started with Marjory Spratt as chief cook. The girls are selling the cocoa to help defray the expenses of the association. Two Bible classes have been organized; one to study the history of the Bible with Dr. Bowman, at 3:30 every Friday afternoon, and the other to study The Life of Christ. The latter class is to meet at the "Students' Hour," Friday mornings. Kev. Varney, of the Baptist church of this city, is to take this class. We greatly appreciate the kindness of both Mr. Varney and Dr. Bowman, as both are very busy, and we hope all who can will attend these classes. EXCHANGES. We are glad to have papers from so manj schools this year. Our exchanges bring us ii closer touch with the school-life all over oui own country. Among the exchanges we notice "The W Wa," from Port Townsend; the "Spinster, from Portland; Norman College News, Ypsi lanti, Mich.;Legenda, New London, Conn., Purple and Gold, Lewiston, Idaho; The Phs ros, New Westminster, B. C ; The Enterpns lt; Snohomish, Wash.; College News, Welleslej Mass.; The Evergreen, Pullman, Wash., an many others. The College Independent, from Olympia, a valuable paper and we hope to see it on ov table regularly. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [26] ---------- We welcome the Wa Wa from the Port Town-send High School, and while the season does not afford live matter for a baseball theme, we wonder how a "Football triumph" would do. So many of the exchanges have no exchange column. We hope they will be added. We learn from the Enterprise that the Snohomish High School is trying the plan of having two rival literary societies. Conspicuous by its absence is the athletic column of the November number of the Wa Wa. A woman delights in getting a new hat; a girl a new bow (beau).—Ex. Because a man has a mustache is a very strong evidence that he has a hair lip.—Ex. It is not that a man does not wrong that gives him salvation, but that he does do good.—Ex. He—"What part of speech is kiss 3" She—"I don't know; whatever it is I can't decline it."—Ex. Quite a number of the Alumni are teaching in Whatcom county, as was shown by the number present at the institute, which was held here in October. Several of them are teaching in the towns and districts all over the county. Among those who visited their Alma Mater institute week were: Belle Williams, Ethel Everett, Florence Sears, Minnie Penfield, Olive Edens, Sadie Llewellyn, Laura Sweet, Hjalma Stenvig, Stratira Biggs, Elsa Schneider, Mr. Korstad and Mr. Monnett. Miss Mable Steen, '04, was the instructor in physical culture in the Skagit County Institute, held in October, and received highest praise for her work. Misses Ida Charrion and Loretta O'Laugh-lin recently visited friends who were attending school. Both are very successful in their work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [27] ---------- GAS ^tLfc, FOR STUDYING AND READING rsify IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON C I T I O THOUSAND FEET THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE M £ j MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE 2 * ] £ $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED V M IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON I DELIVERED IN SACKS Whatcom County Railway and CigbtCo. telephone main 121 301 Of. Roily St., Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 November - Page [28] ---------- T takes more than a piece of cloth to make a suit now-a- days. It t a k e s brains and know how. A man's clothes should fit as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets tfiat makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein-Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too — $15.00 to #25.00. COX-OVERLOOK CO. 211 EAST HOLLY ST. HANNA BLOCK BELLINGHAMPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33193
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 November
Date: 1904-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1904 Volume 01 - Page 295 1904-11-05 The board of trustees met in regular session in the office of the Principal in the school building; present, trustees Edens and Minton, Principal Mat
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1904 Volume 01 - Page 295 1904-11-05 The board of trustees met in regular session in t
Show more1904-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1904 Volume 01 - Page 295 1904-11-05 The board of trustees met in regular session in the office of the Principal in the school building; present, trustees Edens and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Principal Mathes reported that he had received a request from the state librarian for 350 copies of the school's catalogue, and that he had not enough left to comply with it. It was ordered that copies of the next quarterly bulletin he sent instead. Principal Mathes laid before the board the question of having janitor Lemach organize from among the student boys residing near the building, a fire company. He explained that his plan contemplated having additional hose attached to the hydrants on the school campus, and that the boys were to be drilled in the handling of it, so that in case of the breaking out of a conflagation, they could effectively aid in its subjugation. The matter was left to the principal to further work out and report upon. The clerk was directed to communicate in writing to the mayor and city council the intention of the trustees to enforce their rule heretofore made against trespassing on the campus by men with teams, and to warn them that the next offender would be prosecuted. These vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Wh. Sash and Door Co. $1.80; O.K. Dodd $9.00; Collins and Co. $7.79; A.T. Thompson and Co. $20; L.H. Darwin $3.25; Lowman and Hanford $4.02; Allyn and Bacon $34.20; Colium Bid Sch Orn. $28.00; Ye Colonial Press $5.50; W.J. Baumeister $29.00; Morse Hdw. Co. $55.00; Chicago Lab Supply Co. $1.73; N.W. Hardware Co. $1.10; Munro Blake and H $25.90; Montague and McHugh $3.20; Parker Printing Co. $4.30; Ginn and Co. $4.32; D.C. Heath and Co. $24.12; N.W. Journ of Ed $4.00; J.N. Selby and Co. $29.00; Wilson Nobles Barrs $12.32; E.R. Croft $38.75. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11488
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904 October
Date: 1904-10-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Cover ---------- NORMAL MESSENGER October 1904 Monthly Bellingham WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [2] ---------- ( — S t a t e — \ Dormal School BKLLINGHAM ^ WASHINGTON Second Semester will open Jan. 3
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Show more1904_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Cover ---------- NORMAL MESSENGER October 1904 Monthly Bellingham WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [2] ---------- ( — S t a t e — \ Dormal School BKLLINGHAM ^ WASHINGTON Second Semester will open Jan. 30, '05 mANY new classes will be organized at the opening of the year, including classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereoplican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.26 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BELLINQHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [3] ---------- BlRNEY COODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office/Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3281 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. C. G. REED P H Y S I C I A N A N D S U R G E ON PHONBS— OFFICE— Residence, Red 2832 Red Front Block Office, Black 2501 W, D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BI^OCK—Cor. Elk and Holly BFXIJNGHAM, WASH. When Your Physician Hands you a prescription bring it to us. It will be accurately prepared from the purest of ingredients, and the p r i c e will be moderate. DcChamplain Graham THE OWL PHARMACY Cor. Dock and Holly Phone Main 2021 Free Delivery ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [4] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER WMW moot 5108 W e s t H o l l y Street Holly Block } jg,^ j ^ ^ ^ s t r e e t pj,^,. B l a c k 1W1 ALL WORK GUARANTEED Examinations Free DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner F)ock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK T5 BEWJNGHAM, WASH Phone Red 512 Red Front Block DR. E. EMORY ROSS DENTIST Manager of the City Dental Parlors Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 6M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 18S9 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNBSS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main?l26 DR. GAMMONS Ophthalmologist and Optician Eyes examined free. Satisfaction guaranteed We fit when others fail. Prices reasonable. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [5] ---------- We aim to carry a full line of BOOKS AND STATIONERY |E also sell Sheet Music, Art Novelties, Leather Goods, Perfumery, Pocket Cutlery, Games, Etc., Etc. E. L. KNAPP CO. The New Store 207 West Holly : : Opposite The Leader Athletic Goods Of All Kinds NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. 213 WEST HOLLY STREET Try Sherman's 200 page Compost- Hon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j Theie Tkwev fail y lt;m. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [6] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph.D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss HENRIETTA MOORE, Ph. D., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss TALLULAH L/ECONTE, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss EDNA HORNER, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [7] ---------- $t ]o$epb'$ hospital eellingbam freights A. G. WICKMAN w ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. Have you seen the booklet— Beautiful Bellingbam? Just the thing to send home. EVAN1S32- PWEOSTT HTOELLYR CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [8] ---------- J. N. SELBY lt;£t CO. Booksellers and Stationers They know how to fit you out 124 West Holly St. B. B. Grocery Co. Largest Stock :: Lowest Prices Fresh Fruits and Vegetables received every morning Hans Pearson WKolesale lt;SL Retail Grocer 1021-1023 K l k Str«et Your money back if goods are not satisfactory. Telephone Main 2jn Students Who's better able to take care of your teetH than tne Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. C H A S . C. T U R N E R , Mrfr CLOVER. BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [9] ---------- g H ^ M * * * * * ^ * * * * * * * * * Printing »*«^ gt;^^^^^^M^*»M^* lt;^^*»M* lt;MS^^M^ ^^ gt;^ 4M9,^4Nfrj We Produce the Best Vxtss There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. % ft is an rt! % As such only the best meets the requirement of g the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Stoccietg Iter* uxt matig Fads produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Th* test fax line ttttsinsgs TOan stud tits latest far ih* Stacietg (,sxls is ffftttui at 1ft* . . . . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [10] ---------- Normal Messenger O C T O B E R 1904 Up Mount Constitution HEN school days are with us the little souvenirs that speak gins to treasure more dearly slipped away, each of us be-other delightful vacation has again and we realize that an-so eloquently of outings, picnics, clambakes and other summer pleasures; so that which is rubbish to another is valuable to us for the memories clustered around it. A glance at the pine cone brought to my mind my trip up Mount Constitution. If you look across Bellingham Bay you can clearly distinguish two islands. The one farthest away is Orcas and its highest part as outlined against the sky is Mount Constitution. I shall try to picture to your mind the trip up its sides and the night I spent on is summit. Our party was not large—seven of us—but what we lacked in numbers we made up in jollity. The fun began as soon as we started, one August afternoon, from Olga, packed as we were in a wagon of regulation dimensions, which held in addition our rations for the trij)—no small item, for we really took enough for six regiments for six months. Roads in August have an unpleasant habit of being decidedly dusty and Orcas Island roads are no exception, at least this one was not; but such a small matter as dust did not smother our spirits, and as it was far too dry to dampen them, we pretended to ignore the fact that just behind and over us was a very pillar of clouds. After having gone some distance up the mountain we stopped, drew the wagon to one ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [11] ---------- side, unhitched the horses, and piled on them our food supply and bedding—for we were to spend all night on the mountain. Then began the climb—and believe me it was a climb, but finally we reached the first summit. Here we decided to spend the night, as we were near a spring of clear, ice-cold water. We might have spent the night indoors as there was nearby the spring a little cabin, but after looking into the cabin, dusty and close, we with one accord voted for the open air. Willing hands cut quantities of hemlock boughs which piled high near our bonfire did make an inviting-looking resting place. It is needless to say that one and all were nearly famished, but I can tell you that to really appreciate cold chicken, sandwiches and coffee you should climb a good sized nob like old Constitution. I can guarantee that it is a wonderful appetizer. Around the fire we told stories, riddles and laughed happily over senseless nothings, in the manner of all picnic parties in the past, and I hope of all to come. It was agreed that one of the party should keep the fire up all night and about 2 o'clock we really felt thankful for it. Two of the young men, by way of being original, concluded to spend the night on the cranberry marsh, for, they argued logically enough, that it was soft and they would be saved the labor of cutting boughs. They forgot to consider that a marsh, though soft, was apt to be damp, but by morning they were fully aware of it. I have a vague idea that we rose about 3 o'clock, though if you choose to add a couple of hours I'll not quarrel over the subject. We breakfasted hurriedly as we wished to reach the summit and view the sunrise. Our camp was about a mile from the summit and when we finally reached the highest point the sun was already up, throwing, through the smoke, a gleaming amber trail across the Bay. Smoky as the distant air was the view was exceedingly beautiful; far below us the little Twin Lakes were just catching the beams of the sun. In one of them our guide pointed out what was once known as the Floating Island and about which the Indians have many legends. Still further down Cascade Lake gleam- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [12] ---------- ed in the morning light and as we looked across the waters our guide said, "Over there is Bel-lingham; there Victoria", but so smoky was the air that we could see nothing. Slowly we went back, stopping on our way at the old dancing pavilion on whose posts are written and cut names from all parts of this state and many others. I think there were a number of names from Canada. I borrowed a pencil, searched for an unused spot, but just then thought of that old rhyme of fool's names and monkey's faces and though the longing was strong within me, my name is not written on the posts. Late that afternoon we made our descent, tired but very glad we had made the trip, we one and all on reaching our destination went in search of soap and water. THE PACIFIC COAST IN THE WOKLD'S HISTOEY. But little more than fifty years have passed since the Pacific Coast became a part of the territory of the United States, and less than two decades have passed since Puget Sound and its contingent territory became one of the states of the Union. Yet youthful as the coast may appear as a part of the federation, in one respect at least it shares in a movement that reaches back to the days when history itself was in its beginning. The beginning of trade is uncertain and the first steps in commerce can be reached only by indirect means. Where anything like certainty rises in on the banks of the Tigris. There is noted the wares that were made in China and in the Egyptian tombs of the earlier dynasties, vases have of late been found bearing selections from the Chinese poets in the original ideograph. This early trade has continued to the present day; in the East, India has been added to the trading list; in the West the terminus was early extended to Asia Minor by the Assyrians, to Greece and Eome by Phoenicia and Carthage, to Northern Europe by Rome and to the Americas by the Eomance—the Teutonic peoples. The termini in the East have remained practically stationary geographically as well as commercially. Their trading etock still remains the silks, satins, the ivory, spices and delicate handiwork. Except within and between their own territories their trade has been ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [13] ---------- carried, on by the. caravans from the west, and for the last century and more the varying west has been: knocking upon the commercial doow of the Orient for more intimate trade relations. The termini in the west took quite a different course. In less than 500 years the trade stations shifted from one side of the Mediterranean to the other, and within a few decades thereafter from one end of the same sea to the other. The West had still another great advantage over the East in that its location at the corner* stone of three continents brought into close relations nations of widely different races and affinities; the Etheopian and the Egyptian of Africa with the commercial Semetics of Western Asia, and Teuton of the still farther west. Exchange of national commodities and the ready interchange of national culture have in each step continued the trade with the East until the West itself has bordered the same Eastern oceans and even shifted beyond these seas to become a commercal power in the East itself, but this movement has always been westward with the exception of England in India and Russia in Siberia. In this long shifting in the West and through all these centuries of trade with China and India its wares like those of the East have changed in details rather than in character. It is true that in some respects the West rivals the East in the latter's own goods; but religious prejudice of the Orient has not opened its mines for its own use, nor has cheap and coolie labor yet arisen in the West to transplant the patient and delicate fingers on the looms or at the carving bench. The Atlantic nations still produce the metals, wools, and inventions; the Orient still produces its silks, satins, and spices. America, on its discovery, was found to be lacking in the Indian wares demanded by Columbus and his fellow explorers; but when the Mayflower followed in the wake of the Santa Maria and in the course of two centuries this transplanted Europe, following the trend of its own commercial nature, America was found to abound in the goods of the mother country— metals, wools and inventions. In the nine* teenth century these mines, fields, and neces* sities were developed until at the end of the century and at the turn of the new the new land more than rivaled the old. But the consular reports deny that this BVL- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [14] ---------- premacy of tirade is with the East, but point out its flow as yet to Europe and to the American republics. When the rivalry has asserted itself and its supremacy in the Orient then it is that New York as a metropolis shifts from the Atlantic to the Pacific; when America has become the great producer of those wares which the East has demanded from the days primeval, then it is that America has taken the place of Europe and become the West. The present commercial point of union in the world-mart points to the national resources, and the rapid rise to this position the mental resources of the developers; the building of seven trans-continental trunk lines in less than forty years, the rapid growth of the Pacific steamship lines, the establishment of the Japanese steamship company and the coming of the Great Northern leviathans, all point to the New West. This New West fronts upon the Pacific with two great doors opening to its tide, San Francisco and Puget Sound; nature has decided that there shall be these two—no more—and while communication continues to be by rail and water—anticipating the air ship and the inter-oceanic tunnel—these two doors will mediate between the East and West. Babylon was transplanted to Tyre; Sidon and the Pi-raens, these in turn to Carthage, Rome, Genoa, and Venice; when Columbus turned the Mediterranean Sea inside out Cadiz, and Lisabon, Bruges, Bergen, Hamberg and Kronstadt, London and Liverpool became the gateways to the East; London has at this moment already lost to New York its position as center of the money world, and the late attempts at an European Zollverein, point to the fear of the old world that the long established gateways will soon shift to the Golden Gate and the Fucan Straits. Without looking so far into probabilities and turning wholly to establish certainties, no question arises regarding America's position beside England and Germany or the great traders of the new world, nor regarding her position with England in the trade with the Orient; no question arises regarding the positions of San Francisco and Puget Sound as the gateways of America to the East—noting that Portland's position is sustained by the railroad but destroyed by water inaccessibility; no question arises regarding the position of America as the rapid medium between Europe and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [15] ---------- Asia now that the trans-continental railroads—• to be shortened by the Isthmian canal—have taken the place of the Suez canal between the Old West and the Old East; nor that the two coast harbors mediate between the Old East and New West. If the fear of Europe and the development of America in the last two decades, mean that the New West is to transplant the Old, then will the coast and its ports play a still greater part in the long relationship between the ancient termini of the world's trade, and unpleasant as it is to think, New York will take its place beside London, Hamburg, Liverpool and Havre beside Venice, and Bruges; and the Atlantic will become a larger Mediterranean Sea. J. N. BOWMAN. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [16] ---------- CIK normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON GUY DUNNING, '06. BUSINESS MANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF HELEN WHITNEY,'06 ........Editor-in-Chief FLORENCE MONTGOMERY, '07 ....Literary LOTTIE FLEMING,'06 J Locals EDNA HALLOCK,'05 j **"«"• MARJORY SPRATT, '08, Y. W. C. A Alumni JOSEPH POTTER, '07, Clionian Exchanges ANNIE DRUMMNND, '05, Sirius Sirius NOAH DAVENPORT, '08 Athletics TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the 15th of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 9th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, a* second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V OCTOBER 1904 NO. J7 We have been a little anxious over this, th6 first number of the Normal Messenger for thia year—anxious that it be as much of a success this year as it has been in the past. The Normal Messenger is a paper for the students and by the students; its success does not depend on the editorial staff alone, but also on the support given it by the student body. We do not wish the students to feel that the editors desire the "honor and pleasure" of writing everything for the paper. Each and every one of us would be more than pleased to receive at any time, locals, poems, parodies, stories, essays or anything original that will help to make the Messenger attractive and interesting. Six weeks have passed since the opening of school and the students have settled down to their regular routine of work. All seem bent on making this year of school profitable as well as pleasant. Perhaps some of the former students, who have subscribed for the Messenger, are wondering why nothing is said of the old societies in which they were so interested. The old socie- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [17] ---------- ties have been abolished and two new ones fonnedr—the Sirius and the Clonian. Every student is expected to join one or the other. The organization of the societies has just been completed and the first program was given October 14 by the Sirius Society. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the men and firms who have advertised with us this year. They are interested in us and in our school and we should be interested enough in them to do what we can to make their investment with us a paying one. Phillippine Letter. Baybay, Leyti, P. I. My Dear Dr. Mathes,—I will not attempt up-w so short a stay here to write much about the Philippines and the people. I am sending you some articles by Dr. Barrows, Gov. Wright and others—men who by long residence and contact with the people are better able to speak on the subject than I can hope to be. A few words on the trip over, with perhaps some thing of local conditions may be of interest to you, however. We left Tacoma on the steamer Victoria, February 6. There were but ten cabin passengers, among whom were four teachers, one from Wisconsin, one from North Dakota, one from Oklahoma and one from Washington. The cargo consisted principally of flour, cotton, condensed milk, bar iron, electric motors and other machinery, and two hundred cases of cigarettes. Soon after passing Cape Flattery most of us began to feel the effects of the "rolling sea" and experienced several periods of discomfort during the seventeen days required in making the trip to Yokohama. We took the northern route and passed within twenty or thirty mile* of some of the Aleutian islands. From Yokohama we went by rail to Tokio, and spent a day seeing the sights of the capital. The Royal Museum is one of the most interesting places. Tokio now has electric lights and street cars. You can ride for three sen (1 1-2 cents) or you may get a "rikisha" for from ten to twenty ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [18] ---------- $ea per hour. Common laborers receive from twenty to fifty sen. a day in Japan* It is no uncommon sight to see women with babies tied on their backs, engaged in the meanest kind of outdoor work—rowing boats, passing coal, carrying bricks—it matters not what. The war spirit was rife throughout the country and the display of flags by day and of lanterns by night, made one think they were having some sort of a Fourth of July celebration. We left Tacoma with nine hundred tons of coal but had to take on more at Muji before going on to Hongkong. This is the great emporium of the east. It is a beautiful place, too. But it is said to be an unhealthy plaee to live. We did not stay to find out by experience, but left in about twenty- four hours on a British boat and had a quiet trip across the Yellow Sea to Manila, After two days I came on to Leyti, and finally reached Baybay, where I shall no doubt remain for the next two or three years. There is great need of American teachers of the I'ight sort in this island. Many now here are going to leave this summer. It will be a long time before the Filipino teacher can be entrusted with the work of education. In the past it has not been the policy to give the common class of people many educational advantages. It is still difficult to secure an attendance of the majority of the children. I have here about one hundred and thirty, and feel certain that there are at least four hundred within easy reach of the school. I have about a dozen smaller towns where I hope to open schools, and I expect to enroll a thousand or more in the next two years. As a rule our buildings and furniture are not suited to accommodate those we already have. I wish you could see the row of home made seats occupying five or eighteen feet of floor space, packed with thirty-seven brown-faced, black-headed, half-naked boys, their heads in many cases, just visible above the desks. This is my boys' primary class. Or again, HRA the whole schoool massed on either side of the doorway, leaving just room enough for me to pass up the steps and unfasten the padlock, and hear every mother's son of them shout at the top of his voice with the broad Spanish roll on his r's, "Good morning, sir," or "Good afternoon, sir." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [19] ---------- I "have to run this gauntlet twice a day. But I am afraid I have written more than you can ever decipher, so will close. Please give my regards to your family and to the students and teachers of the Normal. Very truly yours, LUMAN A. JENNINGS. Locals. Miriam Darwin, president of the Junior class last year, is teaching in one of the Bel-lingham schools. Max Hipkoe is attending the University. Mr. P n (in second year meeting) : Miss President, I rise for information. Last year we were called the calss of 1908. Now what are we this year" Miss Isabel Holt has been out of school for about two weeks on account of illness. Miss Gifford (in society): "Please proceed with the reading of the by-laws, Mr. Kib-be." Mr. Kibbe: "Well—er—er—this portion was written by one of the members of the faculty and I can't make it out. Pearl Rogers and Clara Tarte, once members of the class of '06, were among the recent viesitors. ! Prof. Eply—"Miss H—, what keeps the pan-ets in motion?" Miss H—: "Newton's first law." October 3. Dr. and Mrs. Mathes may well feel proud of the new heir ann»w gt;~t to the principalship of the Normal. All of the members of the faculty are in their places at last. Miss Henrietta Moore, the last one to arrive, came October 8. Teacher: "What is a volcano ?" Miss D: "A mountain that spits out hot slop." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [20] ---------- Miss Jean McKae is teaching at Orting. K. W. (in methods, speaking of Roosevelt).: "His father was a good man and so was his mother." We have had but one reception so far this year—that was given by the Y. W. C. A. to the faculty, students and friends. The program consisted of a piano solo by Nellie Thompson, vocal solo, Miss Mable Moore; vocal solo, Miss Isabel McKae; reading, Cassie Gifford; Hawaiian music, Miss Edna Horner. Dr. Gompertz, of San Franicosco, visited with his daughter Miss Kate Gompertz. While here he visited the Normal and gave a talk to the students one morning in assembly, telling them of some of his experiences in teaching in Chili, Mexico and the University of California. Dr. Gompertz taught Spanish for seven years in the University of California, and has taught also in the University of Texas. He now has charge of the state archives at San Francisco and is translating the old Spanish documents which are kept there. The Cecilian Club has been reorganized and is now known as the Lorelei Club. Miss Isabel McKae has been elected president. The club has a membership of about thirty-four and contemplates giving several concerts during the year and under the supervision of Miss Moore these concerts should be a success. A new and interesting style of chemistry apron has developed this year. "But what troubles us is why Mr. Kibbe seemed so surprised and blushed so deeply on finding the beautiful lace ruffle around the yoke when he himself was heard to ask a young lady to "put lace on my chemistry apron, won't you, please." Miss Sullivan (in psychology) : "Then could you call mind a sort of gas ?" Mr. Wilson (earnestly) : "Some minds are." Prof. Romine: Can you make the flea go into this class of insects? Miss Krausse (deliberately) : You can if you can catch him. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [21] ---------- An addition of 325 volumes has been made to the library since the opening of school. Most of these books are for use in the English department, for the class in history and philosophy of education and for the advanced class in history. The latter class is to study North Pacific and Far Eastern questions and also the Tibetan question. Some of the volumes on the Tibetan question had to be ordered from England. Miss Genevieve Wilson, eldest daughter of Prof. Wilson, who has been very ill at Berkeley is a little better but is not yet entirely out of danger. Miss Wilson is a senior in the University of California. She visited her parents here last summer and made many friends in Bellingham, who will be glad to hear of her recovery. Saturday, September 17, Prof. Romine conducted a very pleasant excursion to Dot Island. The students of the biology and zoology classes made many collections during the day. From about 2 o'clock to 7 was spent watching for the Geo. E. Starr to come and take them home. This time was profitably spent by some in watching the canning of salmon, and the quarrying of stone from the hillside to sawing it into huge blocks ready for shipment. Altogether, the day was voted a success. The English methods classes, now that the time for Miss Henrietta Moore to come is drawing near, wish to express their thanks and appreciation to Miss Wilson for the work she has done with them and the interest she has taken in the work. The classes will be very sorry to have Miss Wilson go, but glad for her sake that Miss Moore will soon be here to relieve her as she came to the Coast for a year's rest and took charge of the classes much against her own feelings. However; it is to be hoped that Miss Wilson will like it here and will decide to take up her future work in the West. The position of critic teacher of the grammar department of the Normal, held last year by Miss Gertrude Earhart, is now held by Miss Edna Horner. Miss Horner is a graduate of the School of Education of Chicago. After graduating Miss Horner returned to her home ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [22] ---------- in Kentucky where she taught for several years. From there she went to Honolulu to accept a position as critic teacher. This position she held for two years. Miss Horner is already popular with those who work in her department and we hope she will enjoy her work in Belling-ham. Miss Gompertz, who has been the head of the physical training department, has resigned in order to accept a position as assistant physical director of the four high schools of San Francisco. We are sorry to lose Miss Gompertz but rejoice with her on her good fortune. Miss Gompertz left on the evening of October 3 for San Francisco to take up her new work. The way is long and steep and dreary, The books are heavy and Anna weary; She is a long way from the top And she often seems inclined to stop, For the way is long and weary. Plod on, my dear, and cease repining, You can't get up there without climbing; Thy fate is the common fate of all, For up this hill must each student crawl; Though the way is long and weary. M. S., '08. There is a professor named Stone, Who has a queer way all his own Of giving us tests Without any rests, And grading our papers way down. M. S. THE LECTUEE COURSE. The lecture course for the season of 1904-5 has all the prospects of being the largest yet held under the auspices of the Normal School. Good fortune has for the first time made it possible to secure on one course three such well known men as Jocab Riis, of New York, the friend and eulogizer of President Roosevelt, Elbert Hubbard, of The Philistine and of Roy-crofter fame, and Ernest Thompson-Seton, writer of the wild animal stories. Of the data which the committee is gathering makes it possible to take the full six numbers as desired. The reader this year will be Mrs. Baxter ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [23] ---------- Kuntz Baker, no doubt to read some one of Bostands' dramas. Mrs. Baker has never been to the coast; her reputation in the east is an enviable one, and is considered the first of the women readers, and in the profession second only to the Nestor, Leland T. Powers. The music will be upheld by the Belgian violinist, Ovid Musin and his company, and David Bisp-ham, long the first baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company, of New York. If this course as outlined above can be secured it will more than equal any of the preceding courses. Musin equals Miss Jackson, Bispham about equals Frau Schumann-Heink; Mrs. Baker more than equals P owers; while the names of the three lecturers speak for themselves. ATHLETICS. Athletics are engrossing more widespread attention this year than usual. The Athletic Association is very active in promoting the work and as a result the students are looking forward to some interesting contests. The new officers are: President, Benjamin Phelps; Vice-President, Miss Mildred Wilson; Secretary, Miss Sarah Van Reypen; Treasurer, Thomas Evans; Manager of Football team, Guy C. Dunning. The basketball managing committee has not yet been elected. The football team is hard at work practicing for their coming games. Coach Green calls it a strong team and looks for good games during the coming season. He thinks there are prospects for better playing this year than last. Manager Dunning is pushing the practice with vigor. A few games have already been arranged for; the first one is to be with the Mt. Vernon team. The girls are already interested in basketball and have begun their practice preparatory to the Kline cup contests, which will probably begin in December. The managing committee for these games has not yet been appointed so that definite arrangements for the games have not been made. The tennis court has been cleaned up and put in shape for playing but the students have apparently been too busy to make use of it. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [24] ---------- ALUMNI. Three marriages have occurred among the Normal graduates during the past summer. Early in July William O. Oshurn, who is principal of the schools at Orting and a graduate of Ellensburg Normal '03 and Miss Gertrude M. Smith, '03 of our Normal, were married in Everett. In July, Mr. L. I). Scherer and Miss Helen Taylor were married in Seattle. Mr. T. J. Stiger, County Superintendent of Snohomish County, and Miss Anna Kaymond, '02, were married June 8th in Bellingham. Miss May Williams, '04, who was editor-in-chief of the Normal Messenger last year, is attending a business college in this city and expects to become a stenographer. The rest of the class of 1904 are teaching and have positions as follows: Emma Ald-ridge, Arlington; Kathrina Anderson, Taco-ma; Julia Arges, Leavenworth; Grace Auld, and Mable Steen, Anacortes; Ella Barbo, Ev-erson; Alice Bowen, Carbonado; Ethel Brown, Cathlamet, Ida Charroin, Granite Falls; Bessie Darland, Eitzville; Burton Doran, Oak Harbor; Ethel Everett, Custer; Julia Fritz, Granite Falls; Lottie Graham, Avon; Laura Grant, Marysville; Wilhelmina Haark, South Park; Jessie Havens, Florence; Sadie Hub-bell, Sedro-Woolley; Nellie Jones, Ferndale; Annie Keene, Marysville; Alice Kellogg, Puy-allup; Lena Kohne, Coupeville; Leah Love-joy, Charleston; Abbie Lynn, Grand Mound; Anita Noel, Tacoma; Margaret O'Keefe, Farmington; Loretta O'Loughlin, Mt. Vernon; Carrie Risedorph and Effie Wheeler, Seattle; Else Schneider, Lawrence; Florence Sears, Blaine; Beryl Shahan, Olympia; Minnie Shumway, Bellingham; Friede Stark, in Idaho; Bessie Stearns, Custer; Vinnie Win-chell, Port Orchard. Among the first of the old students to visit the Normal this year were Mr. Kirkpatrick, Dave Eason and Dick Everett. Mr. Kirkpatrick is at Pullman this year studying to be a civil engineer. Mr. Everett is attending the University. What Mr. Eason is doing we have not been able to learn. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [25] ---------- THE CLASSES. FRESHMEN. Where are they? SOPHOMOEES. The class has perfected its organization with its characteristic earnestness. This class made itself known last year and in all probability will this year, at least one would judge so from the enthusiasm exhibited in the meetings already held. The officers recently elected are: President, Thomas Evans; Vice-President, Olive Williamson; Secretary, Hilda Musgrove; Treasurer, Leon Miller; Sargeant-at-Arms, Roger Williams. THIRD YEAR They have gone to find the Freshies. JUNIORS. The older members of the junior class take great pleasure in welcoming to their ranks nearly thirty new members, all of whom are high school graduates. The class is already strongly organized with the following officers: President, Mary Andrews; Vice-President, Alice McCullough; Secretary, Frances Mon-crief; Sergeant-at-Arms, Gordon March. Interest has already been awakened in basketball and with Miss Moncrief as manager the junior class will doubtless make as brilliant a showing in the future as in the past. SENIORS. The senior class is organized this year with about forty members. We are glad to note the increase in the number of boys in the class this year—twice as many as last year. At the meeting held early in September the class elected the following officers: President, Miss Winnie McMullen; Vice-President, Miss Nellie Roberts; Secretary, Miss Isabel McRae; Treasurer, Miss Grace Drake; Sergeant-at- Arms, Mr. Harry Raymond; Senior Editor, Miss Edna Hallock. The seniors enjoyed a very delightful evening at the homoa 0f Miss Frances Hays. The reception was very informal and the members of the class soon became well acquainted. Those who were obliged to miss this pleasant evening have regretted it ever since. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [26] ---------- SOCIETIES. SIBIUS. "Sirius"—the brightest in the Normal— the most majestic body ever convened in the Society Hall. After adopting a constitution prepared by Mr. L. A. Kibbe and committee, the following officers were elected: President, Miss Cassie Gifford; V. P., Miss Isabell Mc- Rae; Secretary, Miss Aldridge; Treasurer, Mr. Kibbe, and Sargeant at Arms, Mr. Jones. With such able officers and good material as is found in this society, great results may be expected. PHONIAN. "We the undersigned students of the State Normal School at Bellingham, for the purpose of social and intellectual improvement, have associated ourselves as a literary society." Such is a portion of the preamble of the Chonian Literary Society, one hundred twenty-five strong. While we do not claim to be the brightest star in the blue heavens, we do propose to do some strong literary work during the coming ^ ear and those who doubt our ability are invited to visit our Society and see for themselves. The officers are: Harry Raymond, President; Guy E. Dunning, Vice-President; Mary Andrews, Secretary; Frankie Sullivan, Treasurer; Isabelle Holt, Pianist; Percy Miller, Reporter; Ben Phelps, Sargeant at Arms; Joe Potter, Associate Editor; Program Committee, Misses Emily Dodd, Van Reypen, Peime, Stewart and Mr. Davenport. Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. room is partly furnished now and all meetings are held there instead of in the auditorium as formerly. The room is open every noon hour to students and affords them a quiet place where they may read or study. The meetings this year have been well attended and much enoyed. In addition to the regular Thursday meetings the girls are planning to organize classes for the study of the Bible. These classes are to meet about once ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [27] ---------- in two weeks and will be conducted by different members of the faculty. The Association is planning to give a bazaar early in December to raise money to meet their expenses. They will be very grateful for any contributions for the bazaar from either students or from friends of the Y. W. C. A. Fredrica Peterson, a former student, visited school Thursday, September 29, and gave a short but interesting talk during the Y. W. C. A. meeting about her work in the Indian school. Miss Peterson is teaching at the Indian Mission School near Lynden. Prof. Forrest (in discourse on sleeves): "The puff of a woman's sleeve is like rheumatism; first it is at the top of the arm, then at the bottom and again in the middle; it's always moving and you can never tell just where it is going to strike next." THOSE LESSON PLANS. The shades of eve were falling fast, As from the Normal school there passed A girl, who bore, into the night, A tablet new on which to write, Her lesson plans! Her brow was sad; her eye below Gleamed full of teardrops falling slow, And like a silver clarion rung The accents of a teacher's tongue, "Your lesson plans!" In other rooms she saw the light On other faces glad and bright; Ahead—a ten weeks' failure shone, And from her lips escaped a groan, My lesson plans! "Let's hear the play," the young man said; "A jolly time is just ahead." The loving swain forlornly sighed; As quick the Normal girl replied, My lesson plans! At two o'clock her room-mate said, "Oh, give it up and come to bed," ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [28] ---------- A tear was trembling in her eye, She answered with a weary sigh, My lesson plans! "Don't mind the Supervisor's frown Don't mind the marks she may set down"; This was the room-mate's last good night, But the other groaned in awful fright, My lesson plans! At break of day as she arose, With sleepy yawn and drowsy doze; She heard that oft repeated groan, The last in that familiar tone, My lesson plans! A student by her irksome work, Tho' dying, she yet feared to shirk, Still grasped within her hand of ice That tablet with the strange device Of lesson plans! There in the morning cold and gray, Lifeless, but beautiful she lay, And from the school a murmur came, "The geese will worry just the same O'er lesson plans! M. A. '06. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [29] ---------- FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE ^ ^ $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED j g l g j IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON 1 DELIVERED IN SACKS Whatcom County Railway andflgbtCo. tclerttie main 121 301 UP. fiolly St., UPHartcoM ®^S^pTj|sfefpj'.p;i7 EK#fe5;sU IS^sfeiSSi^^ i ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 October - Page [30] ---------- ^^^Sff^M'^ T takes more than a piece of cloth to make a salt now-a- days. It t a k e s biaias and know how. A man's clothes should fit as well as wear, whether he pays $15 or $50 for his suit. It's not so much what he pays either as what he gets that makes him satisfied. We find that whenever we sell a man a Stein-Bloch suit at any price he's always satisfied. That's because they are clothes made with brains and a "know how." Let us show you next time. Moderately priced, too— $15.00 to $25.00. COX- OVERLOOK . ,. CO. :' .;•;• I l l PAST HOLLY ST. HANNA BLOCKPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33249
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 October
Date: 1904-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 October.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1904 Volume 01 - Page 292 1904-10-01 The board met in regular session at the office of trustee Minton; present Trustees Edens and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Miss Kate Gompertz
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Show more1904-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1904 Volume 01 - Page 292 1904-10-01 The board met in regular session at the office of trustee Minton; present Trustees Edens and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Miss Kate Gompertz presented her resignation as a member of the faculty, and it was accepted, and an order made that that clause of her contract providing for the forfeiture of one months salary should resign her position before the expiration of her contract, should be enforced, and the clerk was instructed to deduct this amount from the moneys coming to her. Miss Tallulah LeCount was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Gompertz's resignation, her services to commence Oct. 1st, 1904 and her salary to be $800 per year. Elementary certificates were ordered issued as of date of Sept. 1st, 1904 to Tena Wall of Blaine, Anna Steiger of Marysville, Angela O'Neil of Bellingham, Grace McLaren of Silver Beach. These vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: N.W. Journal Ed $4.00; A.C. McClurg and Co. $8.80;The Fair $1.80; Fairhaven Pub Co. $2.60; B.B. Furn Co. $1.65; Munro Blaker H $7.35; Mictall Tafum Co $33.56. Lowman and Hanford Co. $68.02; Ginn and Co. $8.61; The Reveille $2.00; Morse Hdw Co. $0.78; West. Union Tell. $6.83; C.M. Sherman $23.40; Larsen (?) Co. $6.19; L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33229
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 September
Date: 1904-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 September.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1904 Volume 01 - Page 291 1904-09-03 The board of trustees met in regular session at the office of trustee Teck in the chamber of commerce rooms; present, Trustees Edens and Teck and P
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Show more1904-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1904 Volume 01 - Page 291 1904-09-03 The board of trustees met in regular session at the office of trustee Teck in the chamber of commerce rooms; present, Trustees Edens and Teck and Principal Mathes. The only business before the board was the allowance of the current bills, and these were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Noch Bros $7.29; B.B. I. Co. $20; Ed Bay law $18; D. Farquahaun $3.75; E.T. Mathes $19.50; E.T. Mathes $28.25; WL. Sash and Door Co. $16.70; Edson and Irish $11.35; Wilson Nobles and Barr G $3; A.H. Montgomery $370; Holly Pris $17.50; Todd and Todd $4.40; Milton Bradley and Co. $9.59; Sunset T and T Co. $15.95; Morse Hdw Co $9.75; E.R. Croft $15.95; Munro Blake and H $75.65; Whatcom Ry. and Lt Co. $2.50. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33121
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 August
Date: 1904-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904 Volume 01 - Page 289 1904-08-13 Board of trustees met in adjourned regular session at the office of the principal in the school building: present, trustees Edens and Minton and Principa
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904 Volume 01 - Page 289 1904-08-13 Board of trustees met in adjourned regular session at
Show more1904-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904 Volume 01 - Page 289 1904-08-13 Board of trustees met in adjourned regular session at the office of the principal in the school building: present, trustees Edens and Minton and Principal Mathes. Absent Truste Teck and the clerk. Principal Mathes submitted his fifth annual report showing the total amount of money received for library fees, and the (?) of (?) issued to the students. Report was adopted and ordered filed. The following resolutions were adopted and ordered spread on the records: Resolved, that the respective salaries of the teachers and employees of the B.S.N.S. Named below shall be from August 31, 1904 to August 31, 1905, as follows: J.T. Forrest, $1500; Washington Wilson, $1400; F.W. Eply, $1400; A.P. Romine, $1400; J.N. Bowman, $1150; E.N. Stone, $1100; H.J. Tromanhauser, $1500; Frances Hays, $1150; Ida A. Bayer, $950; Ada Hogle, $950; Cora F. Bratton, $950; C. Montgomery $950; Kate Gompertz, $800; Mabel Moore, $850; Blanche Evans, $800; Mable Wilson $840; Nellie Cooper $720; P.W. Pierce $720; J.O. Lemach, $720. Resolved further that the salary of Principal E.T. Mathes shall continue at the rate of $2750 per year from August 31, 1904 to May 1st, 1905, and shall be $3000 per year from May 1st, 1905 to May 1st, 1907. Resolved further that the clerk and principal be instructed to draw contracts for the signatures of the employees named above and mail the same to each party for execution to each party as soon as possible. Resolved further that the salary of any teacher for the last month of any semester shall not be paid until such teacher has filed in the office of the principal all required- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1904 Volume 01 - Page 290 1904-08-13 reports, and copied on the records in the office all grades and credits made by students in their classes during the semester. Upon recommendation of Principal Mathes, Miss Henrietta E. Moore of New York City was elected to take charge of the English department at a salary of $(?) per year for the school year beginning September 1, 1904. The principal was authorized to employ two assistant janitors for the coming school year at the same salary as was paid during the past year. The board then indulged in a general discussion of the interests of the institution. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #315 - favor Owl Pharm., $14.63. Maintenance. Voucher #316 - favor Holly Press, $216.86. Maintenance. Voucher #317 - favor Munro-Blake-Haskell, $18.70. Maintenance. Voucher #319 - favor Barker. $5.00. Maintenance. Voucher #320 - favor Montague and McHugh, $2.27. Maintenance. Voucher #321 - favor What. Ry. and Lt. Co. $57 - Maintenance. Voucher #322 - favor Edson and Irish, $4.75. Maintenance. Voucher #323 - favor Collins and Co. $4.80. Maintenance. Voucher #324 - favor C.C. and W., $12.48. Maintenance. Voucher #325 - favor What. Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $2.70. Main. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33327
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 July
Date: 1904-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1904 Volume 01 - Page 288 1904-07-06 The board met in adjourned regular session at the office of Trustee Minton: present Trustees and Minton, principal Mathes and the clerk. Absent trustee Teck.
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1904 Volume 01 - Page 288 1904-07-06 The board met in adjourned regular session at the office
Show more1904-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1904 Volume 01 - Page 288 1904-07-06 The board met in adjourned regular session at the office of Trustee Minton: present Trustees and Minton, principal Mathes and the clerk. Absent trustee Teck. Miss Edna Horner was elected grammar grade (?) teacher, salary $900.00 per year. The clerk was instructed to secure bids for one hundred cords of alder and two hundred and seventy-five cords of fir, the bids for the fir to be secured for furnishing lots of from one hundred to two hundred and seventy-five cords, and the board by vote (unanimous) empowered the clerk to get the contract for furnishing wood to the lowest bidder. These vouchers were ordered certified tto the state auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #297 - favor Morse Hdw. Co., $7.40. Maintenance. Voucher #298 - favor Holly Press $10.00. Maintenance. Voucher #299 - favor E. Boylan, $29.00. Imp. Campus. Voucher #300 - favor Long Bros. $0.80. Imp. Campus. Voucher #301 - G. Spiers, $25.00. Maintenance. Voucher #302 - E.T. Mathes, $37.35. Voucher #303 - favor E.R. Croft, $11.05. Maintenance. Voucher #304 - favor Paco St. Tel. and Tel. Co. $30.65. Maintenance. Voucher #305 - favor B.B. Furn Co. #31.00. Maintenance. Voucher #306 - favor W.U. Tel. Co., $6.23. Maintenance. Voucher #307 - favor Wilson-Mobles-Barr, $3.15. Maintenance. Voucher #308 - favor Benson-Morris Co., $23.50. Maintenance. Voucher #309 - favor Merrin Wall Pap. Co. $20.75. Maintenance. Voucher #310 - favor J.N. Selby, $5.05. Maintenance. Voucher #311 - favor Edson and Irish, $6.60. Maintenance. Voucher #312 - favor Red. Cross. Pharm. $10.00. Maintenance. Voucher #313 - favor Morrison Mill Co. $13.20. Maintenance. Voucher #314 - favor Lowman and Hanford $9.75. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11487
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904 June
Date: 1904-06-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1904_0601
Text preview (might not show all results): 1904_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER June 1904 Monthly BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 28 STORE, MAIN 24 MORSE HARDWARE CO. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting: Goods of All Kinds, Bui
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Show more1904_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER June 1904 Monthly BELLINGHAM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [2] ---------- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 28 STORE, MAIN 24 MORSE HARDWARE CO. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting: Goods of All Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET WHATCOM l * * * * * S * * » * * » * * * S * * * * § » i * * * * * * * * * 3 WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE RETURN SAME AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED J*J*J*J*J* I Byron Grocery vCif H •EST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [3] ---------- Class Song Tune, "Anona." From pleasant times and Senior rolics, On many an eve, From merry days and jolly frollics, We take our leave. Merry were the times we had, Filled with joy to make us glad. Aims so bright, spirits light, Though the work we had Was sometimes most disheart'ning. All the Seniors know it, Juniors taste it, others sigh, Escaping it they try— Time passes quickly by, But 'tis not mere frolics bright, Which win our mind and might, But a noble aim which 'minds us of the tho't. Chorus:— Farewell, O Normal, O Whatcom Normal, There is no other school we love so dear. With mem'ries teeming We'll e'er be dreaming, Of thee for years, dear Normal School. We are known as Seniors with our color. Gold, purest gold. We are called original and studious, So we're told. Students, teachers, love we leave. Schoolrooms, books—for thee we'll grieve. Seniors, we leave with thee All the aims and records. You aspire to make you Seniors. But 'tis not the "club house" grand Which wins our heart and hand, But the school so dear from which we take our leave. Chorus:— Farewell, O Normal, O Whatcom Normal, There is no other school we love so dear. With mem'ries teeming, We'll e'er be dreaming, Of thee for years, dear Normal School. WII^ELMINA HAACK AND MINNIE SHUMWAY, *04 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [4] ---------- Dr. K. E . R o s s , M»J*. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDGE,KLINES VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... TVTE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or \ A # Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will ™ furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the JETN A, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement g o . Whatcom, «* J* Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [5] ---------- /— State — | Rorrnal School BELLINGHAM *• WASHINGTON Sixth Year will open September 7, '04 mANY new classes will be organized at the opening of the year, including classes in the common branches and first grade sublects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical and biological laboratories; stereoplican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and baths; manual training department; large, well-equipped training school; beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Text Books are loaned free. Students may enter at any time. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Board and room costs from $3.75 to $4.25 per week. EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [6] ---------- » gt;^«4^4^S*^*4M9 gt;^H 0^*!MMM^ gt;*!**t'HSk^; Printing * Y Y j I ? v We Produce the Best Y I ? 1 $*«nzm I Y 1* Y Y Y •!• • Y X X There is nothing to be found in the modern age £ Y requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness *j* •!• to meet the demands than this ait. • gt; x i | ftis an ri! f Y Y Y Y Y Y 5* As such only the best meets the requirement of •»* • gt; the public's needs. The busiuess man finds great- •!• X er results are secured when his printing stock is % equal to a competitor. % Y A ¥ in Sxrctetg tHtxt ar* mang Fads •{;• ? Y X •!• X produced that require continual study and prepara- X % tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan *:* Y vogue. Y 1 \ X X X Th* b*st far ttr« 33usin*ss TOan £ X and tfce latest for Vnt Statist^ X X L,arig ^ found at tlr* . . . . X | * Y Y HOLLY PRESS f PRINTERS, BINDERS and Bl*nK B o o h FolKs IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., BEIAINGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [7] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph.D., Principal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading. ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [8] ---------- We Carry Fresh Supplies fof Yonr Camera DARK ROOM AT YOUR DISPOSAL EVANS=POTTER COMPANY Holly Sreet t+jaer^tifr Bellingham Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right There's a Difference Between common photographs and the PHOTOPORTRAITS made by KIRKP/ITRICK 2o8# E Holly BELLINGHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [9] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office.'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 BEUJNGHAM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Black 552 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building BEM,INGHAM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK BEWJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 263 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner ?tock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK T5 BELUNGHAM, WASH. Whatcom Dental Parlors ' " v DR. GIIAS. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 5125 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [10] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER W«II„ n w v S108 W e s t H o l l y Street Holly Block }1305 D o c k s t r £ e t Phone B l a c k 187, ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 604 CHAS. L, HOLT, ML D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3081 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p . m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly BEMJNGHAM, WASH. mant to £iye Rear the normal School Investigate Lysle's Normal School Tracts sod Lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to State normal School CAM PB E LL 16 Clov«r Blocll, *- B«lliatfbam,Wa. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Plate [a] ---------- Top row. from left to right-Beaaie Darland, Eme Wheeler. Annie Keene, Leah lyovejoy, Ethel Everett, Julfct Argea, Anita Noel^Sadie Hnbbell, Florence Sears. Bottom row, right to Jeft—Nellie Jones, Beryl Shahan, Laura Grant, Lena Kohne, Barton Doran, Lottie Graham, Frieda Stark, Emma Aldridge, Alice Kellogg- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger J u n e J 1904 I n t n e Land of Flowers To one who has never viewed the wild and rugged, yet picturesquely beautiful scenery of California, it is an inestimable privilege to look upon nature, seeing in her smiling face wrinkles unnoticed before, and sparkling crowns of glory hitherto only dreamed of. How-old she must be, we fancy, for every mountain seems hoary with age, while gray moss, from tree and shrub, speaks of staid and somber moods. Even the mountains wear dark dresses, and from the distance we see the snowy locks falling profusely on their shoulders, while perhaps a kindly cloud gently veils their scarred visage from our eyes. Having recently had this pleasure, a few words—yes, quite enough to worry you,—-may not be inappropriate, since the editor requests it. The sixth annual Pacific Coast conference of the Y. W. C. A. was held as usual from May 11th to 25th, at Capitola, California. This summer resort is situated at the northern portion of Monterey Bay, and is a remarkably beautiful spot. There are few permanent homes but many summer cottages, the porches of which are covered with roses, geraniums and fuchsias. The streets are bordered with palm trees and pepper trees. The hotel is admirably situated, being directly adjacent to the beach. Above it, reached by a winding stairway a block distant, is the Cliff. Its sides are almost sheer walls, and lest a too daring climber venture too near to its edge, a stout wire fence hems it in. Gardeners, to rid their gardens of the unsightly branches of shrubs and flowers pruned away, have cast them over the cliff, where they, eager for bare existence—how human a trait— have clung to its rocky walls, and bloom profusely making that barren spot beautiful. Along ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [12] ---------- the Cliff is a walk bordered by rows of pines and eucalyptus trees. The purpose of this conference is to train young women for Christian service, and by contact with the best minds of our association, broaden their views and give them higher ideals. From thirty-two delegates in 1899, its growth to over two hundred in 1904 attests its success. I t is one of four conferences in the United States having like aims. On reaching Portland we boarded a special car, and we thirty-four delegates from the Northwest proceeded to make ourselves comfortable for our long journey. Such a jolly party it was! What college yells, songs, laughter and nonsense! For who ever saw a party of college girls who did not appreciate nonsense and mirth ? Then the praise services came and how all joined in the old time hymns, till those from the adjoining car came in to listen, almost filling the aisles. The following day was spent in enjoying the view, and scribbling messages to home friends. At evening we reached Shasta Springs and enjoyed it beauty more than the taste of its waters. Mount Shasta, queenly in her bearing, had been so long in view that she had become a cold and distant, yet a sincere, friend to each but the playful cascades and tiny geysers—the bubbling springs and tiny streamlets, each tinted by its mineral solution, somehow won our hearts as cold Shasta never could, though far more sublime. Night drew her window curtains then, but left open to us her glorious skylight, and in the cloudless sky we saw a new significance, and cried with David, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth his handiwork." The following day at about two o'clock we reached Berkeley, which we had planned to visit. The Art Gallery, the Library, the Ampitheater, and many other places of interest were inspected. Perhaps one of the most interesting things to many of us, regarding mere beauty in architecture, lay not in the beautiful brick or stone buildings, but in the fact that these buildings are more than half covered with glossy green vines, giving them a look of antiquity quite beyond their years—they were, to say the least, beautiful. We reached San Francisco about noon, and went at once to the Emporium, the largest department store on the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [13] ---------- Coast. After resting awhile, we visited Cliff House, near the city, so as to see the famous "Seal Kocks." Cliff House is on a sheer cliff above the sea, and is an imposing structure. From a window in the Cliff House we could watch the seals at play on the rocks a short distance away. They remind one of nothing so much as a family of lively puppies or kittens, clumsily, biting and falling over each other. Some thirty were to be seen. In the evening we reached Capitola, and were greeted most heartily. The evening service was short, as all were in need of rest. On reaching our rooms, we found the "rules of the house" posted on each door. They were as follows: 1. No snoring aloud. 2. No conversation after 9:30 p. m. except by invisible signs 3. Don't press the button; there are no bell boys here; only belles. 4. Guests who care to take a drive will find hammer and nails down stairs. 5. Guests fond of athletics will wish to see the waves race in. 6. Those interested in baseball will find a pitcher on the wash stand. 7. If you are not afraid of wild animals open the window and hear the wild waves roar. 8. If you have trouble with the electric lights, take a feather from the pillow—that ought to be light enough for any room. 9. If you are thirsty go to bed—the bed springs are excellent. 10. If you don't want your matches to go out leave them near the fire escape. I t is needlessly to say the rules were scrupulously obeyed—for they were not. At 10:00 p. m. a seeming panic was produced by the sudden extinction of the lights. Candles were procured, and peace restored. Early the following morning a light tap at each door was followed by a call for the candles used the evening before, and the girls, dreaming of hair uncurled, returned them with a sigh. Each night we were wrapped in Egyptian darkness at 10:00 with candles forbidden. One by one the girls framed nightly resolutions, and in spite of condemning conscience, whenever in their pilgrimages from kitchen to office, or deserted halls, a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [14] ---------- stray caudle was seen, it was quickly seized and consigned to the shelter of a modern sleeve. Such is the degrading influence of withholding light (candles) from young and erring maidens — smuggling candles is an evil, but uncurled hair is surely better. The chief speakers before the conference were Miss Paxson, National Student Secretary; Rev. Patter, Oakland; Mr. Hochkiss, of Africa; Miss Cole, State Secretary of Illinois; and Miss Barnes, of Chicago, lour national secretaries were present. Among the strong points brought out were the following: The world contains only two standpoints: "first, our view, and second, God's view. Our view is self; God's of sacrifice for us.' Miss Conde. "When God seems far away, examine the principle of love." Miss Conde. "Our aim should not be to make a living, but to make a life." Thos. E. Taylor. "No mob ever hanged a man—it takes an individual to do anything." Rev. Potter. "Foreigner is a movable term—Japan is about as near God as Oakland is." Eev. Potter. "To pray without praying is impudent; to pay without praying is impotent." Mr. Hochkiss. "Post mortem examinatons can't take the [Lice of ante mortem stinginess." Mr. Hochkiss. "Christ had the power to come down from the cross, but had that still greater power to 3tay upon it." Mr. Hochkiss. 'The world doesn't need more religion—it's swamped by it already—what it wants is the love of God shed abroad in men's hearts." Mr. Hochkiss. "The whole world is crammed with heaven, if we could see it—every bush is a flaming fire, but only those whose eyes are opened take off their shoes." Mr. Hochkiss. An informal reception at a little glen near by was a most enjoyable afternoon affair. An informal missionary reception, preceding the evening service, was made more than interesting by the fact that so many returned missionaries were there, together with a little Chinese girl, Suey Leen, dressed in costume, and talked their various ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [15] ---------- languages in a "model mission class." Suey Leen sang throughout the conference. She has at beautiful manner and a remarkably sweet voice, and was the especial admiration of all. The most amusing feature of the conference was the athletic contest, on college day, consisting of a basketball game, and a base ball game. The former was between the northern and the southern schools, the north winning. To arrange the yelling fairly, the girls were chosen on two equal sides, and each side chose a color— red was for the southern team and yellow was the northern color. The base ball game was upheld on one side by the national secretaries and leaders, and the other side consisted of date and general secretaries. The former wore short red skirts, red sashes and ties; while the 1 alter wore like costumes of yellow. The fact that the players were unusually scientific, was at once shown from the bat and ball, which were of the genus tennis—the racquet serving them nobly. Duding the first inning, the players forgetful of such minor trifles as rules, made some marvelous runs, and although not knowing just when to start nor where to stop, made some good plays. The second inning had but i icely started, when one of the girls, Chloe Anderson, fell, struck by a deadly ball. A Red Cross doctor, and a corps of nurses rushed upon the scene, and after some time she was led back to the field with au arm in splints—no, bandged i gt;nd tied to a long shingle. The stretcher piovided and the appliances prepared bespoke thorough hospital training, ai-d the Red Cross badges were hailed with joy. Again the game proceeded, but toward the close Miss Cole, of Illinois, was struck down by a ball. After carrying her from the field her eye was found damaged, and after long and tedious efforts, her eye was protected by somewhat less than a foot of projecting bandages, and she was led back. .No substitute had been provided, but the heroic girls declared they would play even with these injuries, and the brave Chloe Anderson, with her left arm, wielded the tennis racquet to the glory of her team. Even Miss Cloe, half blind, won honors and joined in the cheers of victory, for the dignitaries won with a score of fourteen to nine, and the general secretaries defeated yet unscathed, marched back to the hotel sadder but wiser girls. All ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [16] ---------- united in praise of the skill of the Red Cross corps, for the injured were aparently fully recovered by dinner time. Miss Paxson was the champion player. Tuesday, May 24th, the banquet occurred. The dining room was beautifully decorated with marguerites and ferns, and the occasion was one of those never to be forgotten ones, for it seemed one great, loving family gathered at a common board. At the close of the banquet was the farewell service in the rotunda. Wednesday morning come the ever sad goodbys, and we set out for home. At Palo Alto we stopped for a few hours to visit Stanford University. The grounds are beautiful and the palms and tropical foliage, the beautiful statuary and marble fountains, make one dream of far away Rome or Greece. The church is one of solemn beauty and sanctity. High above the church is the "All Seeing Eye." of mosaic work, which seems to view your every act. Beautiful mosaic windows show forth the life, sufferings and death of Christ. The twelve disciples in marble are seen at the rear of the church. Tablets upon the walls, carved in stone, seek to draw thoughts from earth to heaven. The very air seems holy. The museum deserves weeks, instead of hours of exploration. The Egyptian collection is unusually good. Japan, the Indians, Venice and Rome are also well represented. So we left Stanford, sorry to leave, yet glad we had come, and pursued a prosperous and uneventful journey homeward. Less than three weeks had passed, yet we had seen and heard that which would go with us through life. We had seen much, but who shall say that the impulse gained by contact with minds alive to all of life's highest interests, with lives whose every tendency is upward, did not surpass it all. We had heard much, but can we doubt that it was the clearing away of much of that which shuts out heavenly music, which was of greatest good to each ? Capitola is the very mountain top of vision to those who are enabled to go. This is its mission. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [17] ---------- A Baseball TritimpH "It's a downright shame, and we oughtn't to stand it," rang out a boy's strong voice. "A downright shame," echoed the others. "Between girls and faculty, we never do a thing. But that's the way it goes; boys never get fair play in a crowd of girls. For my part, I wish I was at Pullman, and away from the whole confounded set." A passer-by would have thought that this was a political meeting, so excited was the group. There stood a crowd of fifteen or twenty boys of all shapes and sizes. In the very center stood a young man, about six feet tall, talking wildly. "The first thing they did was to send that cup up here for the girls to play for; that took the gym. Then they joined the Athletic club, and ever since we've been ruled by a set of girls, who bought us balls and bats without our consent; and now. the faculty have built a fence half way across the campus and spoiled the baseball ground! I tell you, fellows, it's too much: we oughtn't to stand it." "Oughtn't to stand it," echoed the others. The smallest boy in the crowd solemnly made himself known by, "Say, fellows, I've got a scheme" just then the bell rang and they marched in, leaving the "scheme" to develop later. As the littlest boy in school" sat in algebra class, deeply interested (?) in the mysteries of that science, his plan took a more definate form. One of the city schools had a fine ground, but their boys were all too young to play baseball. He was acquainted with most of the boys and the principal, and why couldn't he get the priv-lege of practicing on the grounds for the boys. "What answer did you get for the seventeenth ?" suddenly rang in his ears. He raised his brown eyes, then smiled vaguely and shook his head. When he told tne boys of his plan they agreed to it, unanimously. "We'll show 'em," they said. Soon they were practicing night and day on the borrowed grounds. In a few weeks they announced to the girls and faculty that they would play the Everett High school at the Fair grounds, admission 15 cents. Six girls attended. But such a score, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [18] ---------- —io-o, and not in Everett's favor, either. Two weeks later a game was announced with the Seattle High school. One hundred girls and five of the faculty attended, and the admission was 25 cents, too. Score—6 to 3, against Seattle, remember. The faculty began to get interested. "The boys ought to be encouraged," they said. They would drain the frog pond back of the Normal, and fix a ball ground. But another game was announced, this time with Tacoma. The faculty and all the girls, with the exception of two who had the mumps, attended it. The boys won again. Score 20 to 8. The girls began to appreciate the boys. "We must do something to show our appreciation," they agreed. One sweet little girl, with blue eyes and a big pompadour, generously suggested, "Let's get them twelve balls, six bats, and let them have the use of the gym." They all agreed; the balls and bats were bought and presented to the boys the day before Commencement, "Just to let you know we appreciate you," the girls said. The boys turned red, then laughed, then swore a little. "Confound it," drawled the captain of the team, "haven't the girls got a doggoned bit of sense?" "I guess not," echoed the others. MORAL.—If you are a boy do not come to the Normal school; go to Pullman. N. E., '08. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Plate [b] ---------- SENIOR BASKET BALI/ TEAM—WINNER OP THE KLINE CUP. Reading from left to right—Elsa Schneider, guard; May Williams, guard; Mabel Steen, goal; Eme Wheeler, center; Carrie Risedorph, guard; Ethel Everett, (captain) goal; l^eah Lovejoy, touch center; Ida Charroin, goal; I^otUe Graham, center; Florence Sears, guard. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [19] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON MAY WILLIAMS,'04 BCSINESSMANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS, '04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS. '06, Utopian I Literary VIVIAN SO RELLE. '07,Soronian....J ^ ' MARGERY SPRATT, '07, Aurora... / Locals LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan J ^^ GRACE ICKES,'06 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL, '05, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V JUNE 1904 NO. \€ The Normal School is characterized by the aims and ideals of its students, as these are shown by practical activities. Since the first year of school we have ben the happy possessors of a flourishing Y. W. C. A. Next year, although our boys are few in number, we are glad to know they have laid their plans for a Y. M. C. A., with all departments and bureaus necessary to a school organization of that kind. The Senior class of 1904 consists of thirty-seven members. This is the pioneer class of the Normal School, as it is the first class which has completed the entire course of five years. When the school opened in September, 1899, there was a first year class with an enrollment of about 125. Of these, but three, Misses Ethel Everett, Julia Frits, and May Williams, have been in constant atendance for the past five years. Most of the Seniors are graduates of four year high schools. Nearly all the class have positions as teachers for next year. The Senior classes have always made it a custom to leave the school some gift by which they may be remembered. The class which originated it, gave the statue of ("Victory," now ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [20] ---------- in the principal's office. The next class left the panel which decorates the auditorium stage; last year's class gave a handsome oak platform set for the Society Hall. This year's class has departed from the custom of leaving some ornamental furnishing for the building, but has left instead a fund for the benefit of unfortunate students. Students who may lack a small amount of money to finish the school year may borrow from this fund and pay a small rate of interest. This fund has been raised by means of the Senior class play, written up elsewhere. The amount raised this year will be limited to the use of the Senior class of coming years. Locals Many of the alumni returned for commencement. How about that cape, Lottie I Did he get it unfastened ? Miss Bertha Kale spent commencement week in Bellingham. Miss Bessie J. Lloyd, an elementary graduate, will attend the summer school. Misses McMillan and Hopkins, '02, visited Miss Ethel Everett during commencement. The members of the first-year class spent a "jolly" afternoon at the falls and an evening at Lake Paden. The third-year class spent a very pleasant day climbing Chuckanut, but the day after was not so pleasant. We are glad to hear that the health of Miss Duckworth, who left school a few weeks before its close, is much better. Teacher—What kind of letters may we write besides business letters? Little Boy—Capital letters. Teacher (reading)—"The dew sparkled on the grass like gems." What is a gem, Mary ? Mary—Gems are little biscuits. Teacher — What does correlate mean, Thomas? Thomas—The process of making coral. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [21] ---------- On the evening of May 6th the Seniors spent a very pleasant evening at the home of the class president, Miss Effie Wheeler. The object of the gathering was to meet and become acquainted with the Reverend Mr. Wark, of the Congregational Church. Mr. Wark preached the baccalaureate sermon and desired to know the class before preparing his message to them. The Y. W. C. A. will hold a fair next fall, some weeks before Christmas. Anyone willing to aid their work can do so by furnishing one or more articles for this fair. Handkerchiefs, cushions, dainty collars, baskets, aprons, dusting caps, sleevelets, pin cushions, laundry bags, and other articles too numerous to mention may be made. They should be sent to the president of the Association by September 15th. The following students are elementary graduates: Else Anthon, Miriam Darwin, Daisy Anderson, Alice Johnson, Elsie Ware, May Johnson, Anna Drummond, Ruth Mallett, Ida Currey, Winnie McMullen, Annie Noble, Jean McRae, Ethel Peek, Pearl Peime, Edna Whitney, Birdie Winchell, Charlotte Stewart, Elizabeth Williams, Jessie Winger, Edith York, Otilla Pottner, Elizabeth Ramsev, Anne Hanne-bohl. On the evening of May 14th, the first-years had a bonfire picnic at the foot of Sehome Hill. They arrived about half past eight o'clock arrayed in sheets and pillow cases and it took some time for them to become acquainted with one another. The boys lit a large fire and they all had a very enjoyable evening, playing games. However, one of the young men, thinking they were playing a kissing game, kissed a girl and went home with a black eye. Saturday, May 21, Miss Elisa Schneider entertained the Senior class with a lawn party. The class took the 2 o'clock Lake car and arrived at the Schneider home in rollicking good spirits. The rest of the afternoon was spent devastating the flower garden and annoying the rabbits. At 5:30 a delicious dinner was served on tables in the shade of the trees on the lawn. Afte dinner a walk in the woods and games until time to take the 8 o'clock car made a pleasant finish to a most delightful afternoon. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [22] ---------- On Wednesday evening, June 8, in the Normal Auditorium, the Cecilian Club gave their annual concert to an appreciative audience. The chorus work was exceptionally good in "Oh, Italia, Itala Beloved" (Donizetti) and "Hark, Hark, My Soul." (Shelly). Mr. Henry Hon-lin, who was to have assisted as vocal soloist, was unable to be present. Miss Alberta Mun-ro, the piano soloist, delighted the audience with the "Spinning Song," from "The Flying Dutchman" (Wagner). She also supplied two other numbers. Miss Mabel Moore sang "Betrayal" (Chaminade) and responded to an encore. The entire performance of the club showed thorough trainng and did credit to Miss Moore as director. It was a beautiful, clear, moonlight night in May when the Philomathians gave their spread. It could hardly be called a spread, for it was more than that. The Society Hall never before, as on this night, looked so inviting for a jolly time, lor a while such exciting games as ilinch, pit and up-Ginkens occupied the merry crowd. Then followed a short program which was impromptu, and furnished by those who were so honored as to be chosen (by lot). There were two piano solos, three select readings, a whistling solo, a masterful and eloquent speech, a bass and a tenor solo. Now the Philomathians gave the Alcotts a great treat by showing them how to conduct one of their regular society meetings. We only hope, for the Normal's sake, that things were exaggerated somewhat. Each young gentleman impersonated some other member of their society. But the president by yelling "sit down," and vigorously pounding the table, could institute no order. Choas was everywhere except on the severe faces of the faculty. Almost all of ihe business transacted was the expulsion ol a certain prominent member and adjournment. Now came the most important part of ihe program of the evening—the spread, and it w.is a spread. Who imagine I that boys could make such good cofi.ee I Beside the many other good things there were cherries—the first of the sea-don. Again altogether joined in for some more lively games until behold *+ is midnight! Tho last car goes rushing dow 1 the hill and the red ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [23] ---------- moon casts Lev long glittov-ny reflection on the bay. The last of the Senior committee parties took place in the shape of a trolley party Saturday evening. Last January the Seniors decided that it would be well if they could become better acquainted as a class; as there had never been much time for social intercourse during school hours, and as the members of the class are scattered over both North and South Bell-ingham, there was not much chance of frequent meeting outside of school hours unless something were deliberately planned. Accordingly it was decided to divide the class into five groups or committees, one committee for each of the remaining five months of school. Each committee was to entertain the class once. The first party was given on Washington's birthday by the South-side girls at the home of Mrs. Bar-num. The hostesses of the evening were daintily gowned in colonial costume, while colonial games furnished amusement for the evening. The next party was March 17th, being a "shate and pillow kaze parthy on the avening of Saint Pathrick's Day." It was given in Society Hall, the size of which permitted a grand march to be a feature of the evening, beside the blarney stone osculatory contest, which for a time proved quite a mystery. The third party as a picnic at Whatcom falls, at which no games were played but all sat about the big bonfire and en-oyed themseves. The committee for May and June united their efforts (and funds) and gave a trolley party, which was a howling success, as ca be testified by the passers-by of Holly street, between 7 and 8 p. m. The car was well decorated with the Senior color, a banner, bearing "Senior, '04," while on the other side waved several yards of bunting. Inside and outside were the Seniors with their canes. The entire line was covered in the course of the evening. All declared it was one of the j oiliest parties of the season. The Junior class presented the "only great original burlesque—A Dream of Fair Seniors," at the Normal Auditorium Friday evening, May 27. Although its first night was a marked success in every particular, all were surprised and disappointed at the following announcement on the program: "Positivey no ap- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [24] ---------- pearance will be allowed after the first appearance." A good and apreciative audience appeared almost promptly at 8:30 and were duly ushered in by some charming third-years. The Seniors came in force and were armed with their canes. They were the happy possessors of the front rows of seats in the middle section, which were decorated with gold bunting. The first part of the program consisted of musical selections by several of the best vocalists and musicians of the Bay. Although these were not the stars of the evening, that they were well appreciated was shown by the repeated encores. The second part was a burlesque on the commencement exercises of the Senior class of 1904. The program rendered was as follows: Part I. 1. Les Adieux Sarasati Prof. J. B. Warran. 2. Solo Selected Mrs. L. L. Berens. 3. Love's Sorrow Shelley Harrison Raymond. 4. An Open Secret. .R. Huntington Woodman Miss Nettie White. Part II. "A Dream of Fair Seniors on Commencement Day, 1904." 1. Class Song. 2. Salutatory Address. 3. Class Poem. 4. Normal Chimes (new) (Composer's name withheld for fear of arrest.) Mozart Sympathy Club. Snyopsis: Scene is laid on Sehome Hill. The cocks crow. The clock strikes 4 a. m.' Alarm clocks are heard. A janitorette tries to whistle and is admonished. A practice game in the gymnasium. With the twilight comes the Sehome cows. The Seniors have a moonlight ride in Larson's new Tally-ho. 5. Our Arboreal Relatives, the Anthropopitheci 6. Valeictory address. 7. Classic Air from Grand Opera . . Adapted Senior Class. 8. Presentation of gift to School. 9. Address by distinguished guest from abroad. 10. Presentation of Diplomas. Farewell. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [25] ---------- When the curtain was pulled apart there was revealed a stage plentifully set with chairs and benches—the camp-chairs (as was soon learned) for the use of the "fair Seniors," the chairs from the primary department for the "dear (?) Juniors," and the benches for the "visitors." Immediately appeared some half dozen girls in juvenile costume (representing Juniors they were, by the way) bearing the floral and other gifts for the fair graduates of '04, prominent among which gifts was a wastebaskct full of green diplomas tied with yellow ribbon. The exit of these was succeeded by the entrance of the visitors, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, third cousins, and the World's Fair photo agent. Mingled with the visitors were the Juniors, who flocked to their appointed places, and eagerly and impatiently awaited the next niunber, which was the entrance of the "Fair Seniors," marching with a proud and stately step. When they were seated Dr. Mathes (Lillian Burke) introduced them to the audience assembled (on the stage) and announced that the program would be furnished by the graduating class with the exception of the commencement address, which would be furnished by a distinguished guest from abroad. The class song led by the musical genius of the class of '04 (Miss Annie Drum-mond) was then very artistically and enthusiastically rendered. The salutatory address (by Miss Cassie Gifford) was well given, together with the class poem (by Miss Annie Drum-mond) and the valedictory address (by Miss Winnie McMullin) was particularly appreciated by that portion of the audience in the decorated front rows of the middle section mentioned above. The "Normal Chimes" were certainly "new." It also received due appreciation, the last few measures seeming to please Mr. Doran's fancy mightily. "Our Aboreal Eela-tives, the Anthropopithcci," rendered by the "Only Senior Boy" (Mr. Harry Kaymond) was certainly a masterpiece among the scientific treaties of the last few days. The classic air from grand opera (being "Mary's Little Lamb") has caused quite a sensation in the musical circle of the school. This was encored, and was responded to with "Just One Boy." The presentation of the gift to the school was accompanied by a very graceful speech by the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [26] ---------- president (Miss Miriam Darwin). When the veil was lifted there was revealed a picture of the graduating class, which was certainly a dream. The audience had hardly recovered from its breathless admiration of the gift when there pattered in upon the stage, "the distinguished guest from abroad," (Mr. Maximillian Hipkoe). After delivering the address to the Senior class in his native tongue, he translated such parts of his speech as he deemed fit for the ears of the awed and trembling little Juniors. Thereafter the diplomas were delivered over to the band of workers who had so well earned them. Each "Fair Senior" and the "Only Senior Boy" shouldered his sheepskin and inarched back to his seat. Curtain: followed by yells from the "Fair Seniors" in the audience and a reply from the "Fair Seniors" on the stage. In the Lecture Room I sit and look out of the window On the hills so far away, For the mountains which are behind them Are hidden for today. While the good professor is talking, And talking himself so hoarse, I sit and look from the window. But it only makes him worse. But hold, he asks me a question, And O, he's made a good hit, For I have to confess that I haven't Studied my lesson a bit. I don't know where the lesson began, And I don't know what comes after, But I always hear, when we leave the class— "For tomorrow, the rest of the chapter." At home the book lies buried, Beneath an inch of dust, For the dry thing I seldom study, And then only 'cause I must. And now to come back to the question Which he asked me today in the class, I didn't know it and I shook my head, And, of course, to the next it did pass. But, anyway, the professor Is as good as he can be. He's the youngest and the best looking, And this all the girls can see. F. S. '05 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Plate [c] ---------- Top row, from left to right—Jessie Havens, Carrie Risedorpn, Vinnie Winchell, Minnie Shumway, May Williams, Margaret O'Keefe, Alice Bowen, Katrina Anderson, Mabel Steen. Bottom row, from right to left—Wilhelraina Haack, EUa Barbo, Julia Frits, Grace Auld, Ida Charroin, toretta O'Laoghlin, Abbie Lynn, Bessie Stearns, El** Schneider. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [27] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbing Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street «««« Bellitigbam CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf 'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO. BELLINGHAM, WASH.—Station A 1 Dr. Fellows'Blood Purifier 1 Cleanses the Blood, Stomach, Liver and Kidneys of all Impurities and imparts health, strength and vigor to the entire system. Sold by— J DeChampIain Graham M OWL PHARMACY M Cor. DocK a n d H o l l y aits. ™ FREE DELIVERY Examination $ree All Work Guaranteed T CD \irnr scmNTIFIC 216 E. Holly St, near Elk St BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [28] ---------- Life's Storm The sun was shy and hid her face; And far as the human eye could trace Appeared no sign or hope of aid To the boat with which the wild waves played. The white caps 'rose on the stormy sea; The day was dark—and far to see Were angry breakers and rolling waves, Threatening skies and yawning caves. Yet thro' it all was felt a peace, No earthly joy could e'er increase; A peace so sacred, true and rare No earthly joy could e'er compare. . For in the wind was rest profound, A joy that gold could never found, But only love and faith could span; A trustful peace with God and man. Our Senior Boy When others ask, By way of fun, To name our Senior boys, You will agree A task 'twould be, For we have only one, That one takes place Of all the rest Whoever they could be. For by his size, And bright blue eyes— But you've already guessed. We kindly vie— As we are prone On evenings gay to do— To catch his glance By luck or chance— 'Cause he's just all alone. When comes that week When work is done In this, the Normal school, We wildly guess, I must confess, What will he do—just one. '04. Ijfi6 i® J. N. Selhy lt;Q. Co. School Supplies Books, Stationery We furnish everything needed in the school room, at lowest prices. Phone Red 514 124 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [29] ---------- Commencement Week On Friday morning the students began to realize that the end was near, as nothing but exams, was on the program. Friday afternoon the closing exercises of the training school were held in the Society Hall. The parents and students missed the exhibition which has heretofore been a feature of the last day of school, but those who attended the reception given by the eighth grade to the pupils of the grammar grades and their parents enjoyed it very much. On Saturday evening the Juniors and Seniors buried the hatchet and thoroughly enjoyed the banquet tenedered the Seniors by the Juniors. At 7 o'clock the Seniors, Juniors, faculty and trustees with their wives gathered in the reception room of the beautiful new P. L. F. Clubhouse. After a pleasant social hour they passed to the banquet room, where it is needless to say, another very enjoyable hour was spent. Miss Miriam Darwin, president of the Junior class, was a most tactful and witty toast-mistress. Sunday afternoon the baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. William Orr Wark, of the Congregational Church to the largest congregation ever gathered in the Normal Auditorium for that purpose. At four o'clock the Senior class marched in and took the seats reserved for them. Mr. Wark's advice to the class was to "find out what the age wants and demands, and then give themselves to humanity, for they would ever find humanity worthy of the gift." Mr. Wark was assisted by the Rev. Mr. Laurie, of the Presbyterian Church on the South side; Rev. Mr. Todd of the Trinity Methodist Church, and Rev. Mr. Smith, of the First Methodist Church. Monday evening June 13, the annual society contests were held. The program was as follows : Vocal Solo Miss Moore Orations— The Evolution of the Negro—Ethel Peek, Chilic. The Mission of Music—Ruth Mallett, Par-themon. Vocal Solo Miss Roberts Debate— "Resolved, That the supremacy of Japan in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [30] ---------- the Orient would be more conducive to the interests of civilization than the supremacy of Russia." Affirmative—Chloe Suton, Aurora; Lillian Burke, Kulshan. Negative—May Johnson, Alcott; Elva Dun-canson, Soronian. Vocal Solo Mr. Moultray Declamations— "How the Gospel Came to Jim Oakes". . Clara Perault, Chilic "The Mourning of Moriah" Ella Graham, Kulshan Vocal Duet Miss Moore and Mr. Raymond The winner of the oratorical contest was Miss Ruth Mallctt, of the debate, Miss Elva Duncanson, first, Miss Lillian Burke, second; of the declamatory contest, Miss Ellen Graham. The judges of the orations were Mr. Craven, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Schusman; of the debate, Mr. Craven, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Landes; of the declamations, Miss Carpenter, Mrs. Simpson and Mr. Schusman. SENIOR CLASS PLAY (From The Reveille) The Senior class play at Beck's theater last night attracted one of the largest audiences that fever assembled in Bellingham's magnificent play-house. The theater was decorated with ferns and flowers, and the boxes with bunting. Frank C. Teck of the Normal board of trustees made a brief opening address. When he first came on the stage he said: "When I look at this audience I am reminded of Chuckanut; it's a whale." Mr. Teck stated the object of the class play, to create a loan fund for worthy students of the future, who might need money, and commended the class of '04 upon its originality. The entire class of thirty-five members was included in the cast of the play, and a number of the students of the training school and Mr. Robert Hall also assisted in the presentation. In the opening scene the class, costumed in cap and gown, were assembled in a body and sang the class song, written by Misses Wilhemina Haack and Minnie Shumway. Following this the prologue in recitative was given by Miss Effie Wheler, in which the play was outlined. The first scene of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [31] ---------- play proper was laid in a student's living room on Normal Hill and gave a fair illustration of the spirit of the Normal students. The presentation of the intermediate department of the training school made the hit of the evening. The lesson in history was decidedly funny, but the climax of this scene reached its culmination in the drawing lesson where fine cartoons were displayed to the view of the audience, giving excellent "local hits." The musical numbers in the first act were "Summons," well rendered by Miss Ella Barbo, "Woodchuck Chorus," by the intermediate class, and the Ensemble "Vesper Hymn." In the second act the special feature was the dance of little Beatrice Purdy and Marguerite Black, who were dressed in the Scottish Highland cosume. The scene in the second act was the students' reference room in the training department of the Normal and was a portrayal of the trials of practice teachers. Miss Stark represented the "supervisor," and her part was exceedingly well taken. The musical numbers of this act were the Dance of the Brownies, instrumental, guitars and violin, by Misses Byrl Shahan and May Williams, and Mr. Kobt. Hall; "O! Tannenbaum," a German ballad by Miss Stark, and the Bathtub Chorus. The third act was opened by a fancy dance, "stepping the minuet,' by Jack Cissna, Newton Crites, Dwight Pettibone, Edwin Silver, Marguerite Black, Geraldine Goodheart, Marion Evans and Beatrice Purdy. The little folk were dressed in the colonial costumes, and the dance was very pretty. The scene of the third and last act was a "Normal faculty meeting," and each member of the faculty was represented. At the conclusion Miss Wheeler, president of the class, presented the Kline cup to Miss Everett, captain of the Senior basketball team. The play was original throughout, and was purely representative of Normal school life. It contained a great many "local hits," and was written by Olive M. Leonard. There are so many characters in tUe cast that space will not permit a review of each individual, but suffice it to say that all the parts were exceedingly well rendered. The box office receipts were the largest that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [32] ---------- Beck's theater has ever taken in, with the exception of the opening night and the world's championship wrestling match, and about $500 was secured for the loan fund. Society was well represented and every box in the theater was occupied by a box party. A great deal of interest was taKtn by the public generally 'n the class play owing to the priie which the people of the city iiuve in the Noimal school, and also on ««-count oJ vhe manner in which the proceeds will be uttd. A number JA prominent ladies of the Bay acred as patronesses. Wednesday evening, June 15, the faculty and students were at home to their friends. Different classes had charge of different parts of the building, the whole of which was thrown open. The library, where the faculty was found, was the reception room and was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns. During the evening a musical program was rendered in the hall. As the thirty-seven graduates, preceded by the faculty, board of trustees, Kev. Mr. Varney and Hon. Albert J. Mead, marched upon the platform, the Cecilian Club sang a march song. After the invocation by Eev. Mr. Varney, Miss Moore sang a solo. The commencement oration, delivered by the Hon. Albert J. Mead, of Bellingham, Kepublican nominee for governor, was given the attention and applause always accorded to the speaker. Dr. Mathes gave the class a farewell address before the presentation of the diplomas. His kind words were certainly appreciated by those to whom they were spoken. R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Thomas $r Simpson REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND INSURANCE BROKERS If you have a little money to loan, call in and see our list of Real Estate First Mortgages. Correspondence invited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 188S FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI.M, Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 112 BELLINGHAM Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date FORD'S MAGNIFICENT Ice Cream Parlor will be opened about April i st. Nothing but the Purest Ice Cream will be served. 505 W. Holly St. BELLINGHAH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [34] ---------- Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* tion book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J These never fail y lt;m. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. G. WICKMAN w ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street BELLINGHAn, WASH. We Do Our Best To choose the Best Bargains for the money, as well as Goods that con-* tain the Value, for our trade, MUNRO, BLAKE HASKELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [35] ---------- IS FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.76 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE $ 4 . 6 0 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS tUbatcomtfMttvRailway an* t i p Cft. Celepli#t lt; main 121 3«i HI. Bony St., QJftattta ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 June - Page [36] ---------- .* Is as. important a factor as the cloth in a suit. We M you iece^- take particular pains to do it, too— and jjive you clothes that will keep their snape—the Stein-Bloch clothes, you know. . 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Identifier: wwu:33149
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 June
Date: 1904-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 283 1904-06-02 Board met in special session pursuant to call in the office of Trustee Minton for the purpose of considering bids for printing the annual catalogue: present,
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 283 1904-06-02 Board met in special session pursuant to call in the offi
Show more1904-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 283 1904-06-02 Board met in special session pursuant to call in the office of Trustee Minton for the purpose of considering bids for printing the annual catalogue: present, trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Bids were opened as follows: Edson and Irish and the Holly Press. Edson and Irish's bid was submitted on a basis of 3000 copies and was $3.20 per page of hand composition, and $5.00 per page for half tons engraving, best quality of paper to be used. They offered to substitute cheaper paper, machine composition, at the rate of $2.96 per page and $4.00 per page for half tone engraving. The Holly Press bid $2.67 per page for hand composition best paper, the board to take its choice of samples presented with the bid: $4.00 per page for half tone engraving if six or less used, and $3.50 per page if more than six used, the same basis of 3000 copies entering into their calculation. Contract for printing the 3000 copies of the catalogue was awarded the Holly Press on their bid of $2.67 per page, to be printed on egg shell book paper, cream wove, 28" x 42", 70 lbs. to the ream: cover to be antique finish, 20 1/2 x 25", Rhodendron, 65 lbs. Catalogue to be completed and delivered by July 4, otherise the order to be void. The board adjourned. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 284 1904-06-04 The board met in regular session in the Principal's office in the Normal school building. Present, Trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes. Absent, the clerk. The clerk was on motion directed to hereafter voucher all bill upon their receipt, have then O.K.'d by the principal or purchaser, and signed by the chairman and payee before presenting them to the board for auditing and allowance. On motion of Trustee Teck, seconded by Trustee Minton, diplomas were granted to the following thirty-seven members of the senior class: L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 285 1904-06-16 SENIOR CLASS, 1904. 1. Aldridge, Emma; 2. Anderson, Kathrina; 3. Arges, Julia; 4. Auld, Grace; 5. Barbo, Ella; 6. Bowen, Alice; 7. Brown, Ethel; 9. Charroin, Ida; 10. Darland, Bessie; 11. Doran, Burton; 12. Everett, Ethel; 13. Frits, Julia; 14. Graham, Lottie; 15. Grant, Laura; 16. Haack, Wilhelmina; 19. Havens, Jessie; 20. Hubbell, Sadie; 21. Jones, Nellie; 22. Keene, Annie; 23. Kellogg, Alice; 24. Kohne, Lena; 25. Lovejoy, Leah; 26. Noel, Anita; 27. Lynn, Abbie; 28. O'Keefe, Mrs. Margaret; 29. O'Loughlin, Loretta; 30. Risedorph, Carrie; 32. Schneider, Elsa; 33. Sears, Florence; 34. Shahan, Berzl; 35. Shumway, Minnie; 37. Stark, Freda; 38. Stearns, Bessie; 39. Steen, Mabel; 40. Whoeler, Effie; 41. Williams, May; 42. Winchell, Vinnie. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 286 1904-06-16 Recommended for Elementary Certificates. Else Anthon, Miriam Darwin, Daisy Anderson, Alice Johnson, Elsie Ware, May Johnson, Anna Drummond, Ruth Mallett, Ida Curry, Winnie McMullen, Annie Noble, Jean McRae, Ethel Peek, Peark Peime, Edna Whitney, Birdie Winchell, Charlotte Stewart, Elizabeth Williams, Jessie Winger, Edith York, Otilla Pottner, Elizabeth Ramsey, Anna Hannebohl. Certificates were issued June 16, 1994. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1904 Volume 01 - Page 287 1904-06-16 Principal Mathes was authorized to purchase 2000 stamped and printed (?) cent envelopes. Miss Tromanhauser's request that she be retained as supervisor of the (?) department (?) action assigning her to the chair of English (?) by unanimous vote of the board. The principal was authorized and directed (?) set of regulations under which the training department be conducted. Regulations to be submitted to the board for its final action and adoption at its next meeting. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #285 - favor Long Bros., $2.00. Imp. Campus. Voucher #287 - favor Morgan and Hill, $10.00. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #287 - favor Evans-Potter Co., $5.80 Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #288 - favor Empire Market, $1.15. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #289 - favor (?) T.W. Co., $4.00. Maintenance. Voucher #290 - favor Lowman and Manford, $2.18. Maintenance. Voucher #291 - favor Cornish-Mitchell, $14.70. Maintenance. Voucher #292 - favor W.U. Tel. Co., $2.39. Maintenance. Voucher 293 - favor Lemach, J.O., $38.40. Maintenance. Voucher #294 - E.T. Mathes, $50.30. Maintenance. Voucher #295 - favor G.W. Markle, $7.00. Maintenance. Voucher #296 - favor Munro-Blake-Haskell, $73.90. Maintenance. Voucher #297 - favor Morse Hdw. Co., $7.40. Maintenance. Voucher 298 - favor Holly Press, $10.00. Maintenance. Voucher #299 - favor E. Boylan, $29.00. Imp. Campus. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11486
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904 May
Date: 1904-05-01
Description: Issue number incorrectly printed as "no. 16"
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER May 1904 Monthly Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [2] ---------- .;- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 OBSE HARDWARE CO. ium Supplies, Sporting Goods 3 of All Kinds, Buildi
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER May 1904 Monthly Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [2] ---------- .;- TELEPHONES
Show more1904_0501 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER May 1904 Monthly Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [2] ---------- .;- TELEPHONES OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 OBSE HARDWARE CO. ium Supplies, Sporting Goods 3 of All Kinds, Building Hardware * — -: f 1026 AND 1039 ELK STREET * WHATCOM * WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE RETURN SAME AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED JMJtjtj* on |j|jgfg|*ji*^.HOLLY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [3] ---------- Things to See at the j World's Fair I St Louis 1 \0 World's Fair in the past has ever offered so many attractions to its visitors. After looking over many articles and circulars descriptive of the special attractions of this wonderful fair, we commend the following to our readers: The "IRISH VILLAGE" will prove of great interest to all Anglo-Saxons. The scenes depict Irish life and give a clear insight into the peasant life of tnat interesting people. "AKOUN'S MYSTERIOUS ASIA." and "EMPIRE OF INDIA' ' will give a faithful picture of the most interesting features of India; it will include reproductions of the most famous buildings and native customs. Much trouble and expense has been expended in giving the privilege of see the best features of the Holy Land. In "JERUSALEM" one may see reproduced the places which make Jerusalem the Holy City. Ancient Rome was the marvel of the world. It was most beautiful during the reign of Nero. "GARRAGIEN'S ANCIENT ROME" will be of the greatest interest to any student of history. "LINCOLN'S LOG CABIN" will attract all Americans. It has been filled with the things which will remind the visitor of the greatness of our War President. "THE CREATION" will interest both the history student and the scientist. It will depict not, only the history of the past centuries but also the * spectacular phases of evolution. Of interest to all Westerners in particular will be the representation of "THE CLIFF DWELLERS" of the deserts of southwestern United States. The Russo-Japanese war has given us something new to think about. Russian customs and industries will be shown in the "RUSSIAN VILLAGE," displaying typical scenes of that far-away country. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [4] ---------- Dr. E,. E . R.OBS, Mgr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sis. ELDRIDGE,KLINES VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the JETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, «£* lt;£* Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Officc'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 881 . BELUNGHAM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Black 652 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building BEI,I,INGHAM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK BEWJNGHAM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 1BEMJNGHAM, WASH. Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER « « m^i S 108 West Holly Street Holly Block J1305 D o c k s t r | e t ph o n e Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17. Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly BEWJNGHAM, WASH* Want to £ive Hear the normal School Investigate Lysle's Normal School Tracts and lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to State normal School C A M P B E L L IS Clover Blocfc, Belling Ham, Wn. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [7] ---------- (— State — s Dormal School BELL1NGHAM WASHINGTON Summer Session June 20 to July 30 Classes will be conducted in: Common Branches First Grade Subjects Normal School Work CHERE will be Special Classes in Methods, and in Music, Drawing, Manual Training and Observation of Teaching. Credits will be granted for regular normal school work. Summer session will have full access to library, laboratories, gymnasium and museum of the institution. Tuition will be charged as follows: For one subject, $6.00; for each additional subject, $1.00. Text Books will be loaned free. Board and room can be secured for $4.00 per week. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping can be rented for $1.25 per week. For further information address EDWARD T. MATHES. Principal BELLINGHAM WASHINGTON ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [8] ---------- Y Y Y TT^ ^ t ^ ^ ^ l * * ^ T Printing Y Y x t Y t Y We Produce the Best Y •I* v | ^ \ | I g fltotls fc | • • Y t X There is nothing to be found in the modern age X X requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness y 4» to meet the demands than this att. •!• tY it | ftis att rt! f x $ x x Y Y Y As such only the best meets the requirement of *t* •f the public's needs. The business man finds great- «|» A er results are secured when his printing stock is % X equal to a competitor. X Y Y * A | to Sncielg Iter* arc twang Faxls J ? Y Y Y • gt; produced that require continual study and prepara- A X tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan £ i v°sue- :{: •t I X The b*st for tljx ^nsiniess Wan X $ and lire latest for tftje Sottetg X .*• karig is found at tfoe . . . . X I | Y T I HOLLY PRESS x PRINTERS, BINDERS £ and Blank BooK FoIRs ? Y IRVING BI lt;OCK, 1315 DOCK ST., BELUNGHAM Y ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph.D., Principal, History and Pedagogy s WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences ^ BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss ADA HOGLE, B. P., Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading. ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German ''JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History ^MiSS KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training ^Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School "~Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades ^Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [10] ---------- We Carry Fresh Supplies for Yonr (^^ DARK ROOM AT YOUR DISPOSAL EVANS-POTTER COMPANY Hotly Sreet ^^s^^^ Bellingham Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right In tHe Good Old Latin Time In the good old Latin time; In the good old Latin time; Sitting while our hearts all ache in room 69. Stone questions us, and we look blank— And that's a very good sign That all of us will fail Kersplank! In the good old Latin time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger May 1904 THe Character Portrayal of Kate Douglas Wiggin The greatness of an author along fictitious or.poetical lines lies in his power to arouse pure, lofty, ennobling emotions in the minds of his readers, and to give them true views of man, nature, and God. Since a mere discourse on virture, right, and religious principles is in no wise literature, we must take the characters of the writer of fiction, and analyze the emotions they arouse, the power shown in presenting them, and the variety and depth of the characters, if we would analyze his literary power. As an index to the thought and life of the author, such a study is highly profitable. It shows forth his power of observation, the trend of his sympathies, his power to fathom and rightly portray human emotions, the influence of environment on his writings, and lastly, to determine, if possible, the power, extent, and permanency, of his influence on society. His power also depends largely upon the number of classes reached. With these aims in view, we should consider the writings of Kate Douglas Wiggins, along the line of fiction. Her power of observation is keenly evidenced by many of her character portrayals, but probably in none more cleverly than in the story of the reclaiming of "Marm Liza." Every item is noted, even to the care of her apron and shoes, her delight in music, her sad, bewildered look when the past was recalled, and her relapse into her former careless speech, and vague ideas, when excited. 'Mistress Mary," by her observation of such details can not fail to be an inspiration, not only to teachers, but to parents. Luanda Bascom, seated in "Watch Tower," is a quaint character indeed. Her marvelous power to read motives and occurrences by watching the street from her window, is the power of observation ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [12] ---------- acquired by long practice, and requires a keen knowledge of human nature. The power to associate ideas or events, the memory of minute detail, volubility, and the touch of superstition regarding the breaking away of the log, as a token of her death, are all noted, and can be verfied in the life of many a New England woman. Mrs. Ruggles, with her love of display, spasmodic teaching of etiquette, pride of family, and her rough exterior covering a kindly heart, show a close observation, combined with excellent humor. As indications of the scope and direction of her sympathies, no better example can be cited than "Mistress Mary's" broad love for all weak, helpless creatures. She has all the tendencies of an older sister, and feels that she has been left single, and free from home cares, that she may be a mother to the waifs about her. Her attitude toward "Liza," ought to inspire all readers with a sense of sympathy and helpfulnes for such afflicted ones. Carol Bird's efforts for the poor, and her unselfish enjoyment of the pleasure she grants to the poor are touching lessons in charity. The whole story of Lydda Butterfield is one of pathos, and manifests a tender pity for those sensitive over some physical defect. It brings before us the wrong done a person by jesting at such misfortunes. Anthony Croft is a good picture of unselfishness, refinement and cheerfulness in misfortune. Jabe Slocum, despite his indolence and roughness is almost tenderly sympathetic toward "Dixie," who is bowed in sorrow over a faithless wife. He shields him from even a word regarding like cases. While not volubly expressed, her picture of "Tom o' Blueb'ry Plain" is one of deep pathos, touched with a love for his rude "home," which glorifies his whole life. Her gentleness is well shown in her attitude toward him, terming him "God's fool." Her understanding of the emotions, and her portrayal of them, are well shown in many of her characters. Perhaps she fails more in her portrayal of Mrs. Grubb than in any other character presented. While many parts of this presentation are all too true of the woman who gives her life to "clubs," her personal dislike for such women is too evident, to my notion, and she has at some time failed to "put herself in her (Mrs. Grubb's) place." Her neglect of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [13] ---------- home, her carelessness of minor duties, and her love for friendship, are truly portrayed, but are strongly developed. Jabe Clocum is so well portrayed that he seems almost a reality to those who read his story. Good-hearted, indolent, humorous in joking and repartee, fond of story-telling, and thoroughly uncouth in appearance, Jabe Slocum, when roused by misfortune, is gentle as a woman. To find such as he, one has only to go to a mining camp, logging camp, or New England village of any considerable size. While perhaps less clearly defined, we find like traits. Rhoda is not misjudged by our authoress, for she is as well portrayed in her gay and reckless nature, as she is in her repentant moods. One can scarcely help a feeling of sympathy for her, in her repentant moods. One can scarcely help a feeling of sympathy for her. in her repentance over her impolitic talk with Mrs. Grubb, yet few could blame her for those speeches. She is well portrayed in her joy over "Liza's" first completed sewing card, when she rushes to the garden, and with laughter and tears gives way to her feelings. Edgar Noble is a good example of the brilliant, reckless, light-hearted student, who dislikes the work and restraint of college life, but yet leads in all of its jollity. His struggle over indolence, evil associations, extravagance and recklessness, crowned by a final victory over self, is a strong picture. Her knowledge of human nature is best shown where she shows the avoidance of sermonizing, but the true kindliness and affection shown him by Mrs. Oliver and Polly. No one of his nature would be likely to be won by sermonizing from friends, but the final touch of trust in Mrs. Oliver's manner, brought out all of his best points. As to the classes of people reached by her,» we find both rich and poor among her admirers. This is probably due to her careful portrayal of each and her evident knowledge of both classes. She is sometimes called the "friend of children," and it is a well established fact that children, as a class, love her. Her psychological treatment of "Marm Liza," makes it an interesting and profitable book for both parents and teachers. Her Coast stories are of decided! interest to Westerners, as our literature is not yet largely developed, and so good an addition to it must needs be welcomed. Her New England stories are perhaps equally good, and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [14] ---------- shows a knowledge of the people and customs there, especially in village and country life. She gives a pleasing picture of city life in two phases: the wealthy class, as shown by Mrs. Bird, and the very poor class, as represented by "Mistress Mary's" pupils. She shows, in the case of the pupils, the desire for the good and beautiful, among even the poorest classes, and suggests the wonderful possibilities in such work. Her work, while not deeply thoughtful, perhaps, gives us some quaint, beautiful, large views of human life, and can not fail to give children, at least, a nobler view of man's duty. She never sermonizes, but makes us feel the moral truths she desires to present, by sympathy with her concrete illustrations of these truths—that is, with her characters. Her writings are largely influenced by her environment, but since her life is a broad one, her works are not cramped by it. Her life has been spent principally in California, Maine and New York, with an annual visit to Europe, for some years past. The stories of the Coast and of New England life are thus easily traced to environment. Her intense love for children, and her interest in kindergarten work, are explained by the fact that she was. before her marriage, a kindergarten teacher, having founded the first school of that kind west of the Rockies. In conclusion, her power of picturing is indeed admirable. Her introduction is very brief, and she suggests her characters more than she describes them. The chief aim of her writing seems to be to present humble life in all its beauty and simplicity, that we may have a deeper sympathy for the lowly. She also aims to arouse her readers to the need of work among the poorer classes, not so much for instructing or aiding the adults, but for rescuing childhood from its worst poverty—the poverty of the mind and soul. She also gives us beautiful views of nature, as in the "Nooning Tree." As a rule, her characters and scenes are exceedingly true to nature. As to her permanency, time alone can prove it, but while human nature is always much the same, it is to be hoped that children will continue being given the chance to read books so well suited to their needs. A. K., 05. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [15] ---------- Browning Through the efforts of Miss Francis S. Hays, the Rev. W. D. Simonds of Seattle was induced to visit Bellingham this week to deliver three lectures at the Normal school under the auspices of the Seinor class. This venture was the first of its kind attempted by ircrn-bers of the student body, and the young people feel encouraged, not only by the support accorded to them in the school but also by the response from representative citizens. Requests have been made for the publication of some sort of summary of at least one of the lectures, hence the accompanying epitome of Browning is offered. As announced the subjects were "Robert Browning," the "Hamlet of Edwin Booth," and "A Representative American. Walt Whitman." As seen at a glance these are by no means popular subjects, yet Mr. Simonds succeeded admirably in renderng them fascinating even to those not devoted Browningites. Said he "If noble thought wedded to muscial expression contitute poetry, then Browning dees not belong in the first rank of the first order of great poets. But he belongs in the first rank of our second order of great poets. Browning is wanting in the singable, lyrical, musical quality. His line is rugged, often harsh and unrhythmic. Mrs. Browning herself in a letter in which she maintains that her husband is a great philosopher, confesses also that there is no music in him. He should have been a dramatist, but the drama limited him and he wanted no trammels. Browning finds his best material in the dark pictures of life. But he has no music to match with Tom Hood's "Suicide," with Byron's "Apostrophe to the Ocean," or with Poe's "Annabel Lee." He is wanting in the brilliant imagery found almost at random in Shakespeaf, such as Goneril's profession of affection for Leah, or Lear's words to the elements, or his description of the music of Cordelia's voice. Again, Browning is obscure. He lacks lucidity. After reading "Sordello," Mrs. Carlyle could not tell whether Cordello was a man, a ship, or a city. It is a comfort to know that Sordello stands for the perfectibility of this human na- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [16] ---------- ture of ours! Douglas Jerrold was afraid that he had become an idiot because upon first reading Browning he could not understand him. Upon being asked once what a certain passage meant, the poet himself acknowledged that there were at first only two beings who did understand— God and himself—and that since he had forgotten, God alone knew what it meant. But the poet's obscurity was not due to muddiness of conception. On the contrary it is because of the tumultuous rush of his thought. He overlays his theme with many variations as a pianist until oftentimes the theme is momentarily lost only to reappear unexpectedly. Browning, too, like Emerson, is a teacher of teachers; a master of masters and thus by translation and transmission he is reaching the people. It goes without saying that materialism is inimcal to poetry. Yet Browning made poetry out of a materialistic coldly scientific age. He teaches, as in "Rabbi Ben Ezra," that man is to be judged by what he attempts, not by what he accomplishes. "Paracelsus." though written at 23, contains all there is in Darwin's origin of Man," or in Firke's "Destiny of Man," or "Idea of God." Browning has been called a theologian with a gift for poetry. He believed that right would ultimately be all-powerful. He believed that behind order there is an ordainer. He looked out upon the universe and saw power, order, benevolence, love. He is the Christian optimist. Even in evil he sees reason for hope. He is optimistic, not because of shallow exuberance, but because of sublime faith. His message to the seekers after Truth is this, "Know not for knowing's sake, but that thou mayest become a star unto men forever," To you and me he says, "Thank God that thou art," even as he said to Saul, to the Saul of the ten talents and the tragedy of a wasted life. And how does Browning regard man? Car-lyle said man was "a biped wearing breeches." Victor Hugo said "Progress is the stride of God." Browning said, "Progress is the growth of God." He believed in the raw material of human nature. He believed in good, even in* the meanest of mortals. Someone has said: "Browning is a kind of cosmic detective, who ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [17] ---------- walked into the foulest of thieves' kitchens and accused men publicly of virtue." What a rebuke is there for that pitiable kind of creature who regards every man he meets a knave and every woman a wench. Such are to be pitied for theirs is blacker than Egyptian darkness in which no star gleams. Browning believed not only in the majesty and perfectibility of man, but also in the responsibility of God—a new note in literature. As God has breathed into our nostrils the breath of life, He must of necessity be under infinite obligation to his creature. The personal responsibility of all the men who live, who have lived or will live, is as nothng compared with the responsibility of God who has launched a universe into space. The poet teaches divine and human co-operation, thus ennobling all human aspiration and struggle. In common with all great poets and philosophers, including little children, Browning believes in immortality; that death is only a door. And then comes our own Whitman with his thought of death—a sombre mother, hovering near, a strong deliveress. Lowell says that Browning is the poet who stays by us longest. Furnival says that Browning is "the manliest, strongest, life-fullest, deepest and thoughtfullest poet, needing earnest study and most worthy of it." He treats obscure subjects deeply, not deep subjects obscurely. Browning, the true democrat, believing in and loving man; Browning the warrior, optimist and seer, not groping with lame hands of faith up the world's dark altar-stair, but burning with high hope and almost audacious faith in what is and what is to be. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [18] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON MAY WILLIAMS,'04, BUSINKSSMANAGEK EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 ..Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS, '06, Utopian / T .. _ VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07,Soronian....| Literary MARGERY SPRATT, '07, Aurora.... * T , LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan j Locals GRACE ICKES, '05 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philotnathean Athletics SARAH TAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL,'05, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Bellingham, Wn. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V MAY 1904 NO. 16 D If a cross is in the square at the left margin, your subscription is not paid. Please attend to this immediately, for if it is not paid before the close of the school, you will not receive a copy of the June number. The concert given by the Mozart Symphony club of New York, in the Normal auditorium, April 12, was well attended by a very appreciative audience, as was shown by the repeated encores. The selections given by Herr Hoch on the cornet, Alpine echo horn, and trumpet, were especially well received. The June Messenger will not be published until after the close of school, as postponing the publication from its regular date enables us to give a full description of commencement week. The June number will also contain cuts of the Senior class and basketball team, and of views of the school and campus. Copies may be obtained for 15 cents each, or 75 cents for a half dozen. Orders may be given to the editor-in-chief at any time. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [19] ---------- The lecture by Henry Watterson, given m Beck's opera house, Saturday night, April 23, was much enjoyed by all who attended, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Watterson's voice was in very bad condition, due probably to our changeable Sound weather. As a well-known professional man remarked, "It does us good to hear such homely truths." His subject was, "Money and Morals." He discussed the relation of money and morals in American life, pointing out the fact that almost every American begins life with some cherished ambiton, to which he not infrequently sacrifices everything else, only in the end to find it not what he had dreamed of. Wealth is the goal of the young man of today; but, it is a fact, that when he reaches the goal, he is not much happier than before. Mr. Watterson does not think wealth a sin, but he does say that where one man gains happiness by wealth, ten men lose it, and lose it because they too often, sacrifice morality and take on something of the brittleness of the metal they deal with. In the opinion of the lecturer there are two great menaces to the fame and fair name of the American nation: Money and party spirit. Mr. Watterson has named them "the money devil and the party devil." These are menaces because the profession of politics is coming to belong to the man who has achieved his ambition in life; namely, a fortune, and for a pastime in his old age, buys his way into the legislative halls or diplomatic corps of the republic. This monopoly of politics by the rich is liable to give us a plutocracy, instead of a democracy. But, fortunately, the mass of the country is composed of men who live honestly; who "make both ends meet," and who are happy and contented as they are. While these are in the majority, it will always be possible for the public opinion and the public voice to save the country. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [20] ---------- Miss Laura Duncanson has left school. Miss Chapel visited Normal, April 14. Miss Grace McLain visited Normal, April IS-Miss Evelyn Jones, '03, visited Normal, April 22. Miss Bertha Kale was a visitor at the Normal last week. Miss Alma Powers, a member of the review clas:-., has left school. Guy Dunning, who has been out of school for some time, is again with us. Miss Pearl Peime was called home on account of the illness of her mother. The winners of the contest held April 22d, are Miss Peek and Miss Ruth Mallet. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Miss Sadie Hubbell for the loss of her father. Have you noticed the April addition ? If not see Margaret McDonald for information. For the last few days Miss Nina Silsby has been entertaining a friend from Tacoma. Miss Sadie Llewellyn, of the Normal Alumnae, visited the school one Thursday afternoon. We are glad to have Dr. Bowman with us again after the week he spent in St. Joseph's hospital. The oratorical contest of April 22d was followed by a reading from Shakespeare, by Mr. Han ford. The Senior class has proved to the school that hard study is not always accomplished bj| weak bodies. Miss Hogle and Miss Anna Egge spent last Saturday and Sunday visiting the home of the latter, at Stanwood. Prof. Forrest has just returned from Port Angeles, where he has been attending the Clallam County Institute. Miss Grace Dickey visited her sister, at Ana-cortes, a few weeks ago. She reported having ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [21] ---------- The Senior class have received their class-pins. The designs is a four-leaved clover, in frosted gold, and are of exceptional beauty. Miss Mary O'Laughlin, a former student, who has been traveling in the east for the last year, is expected to return the first of May. Miss Pearl Peime, another of our Junior girls, has been required to leave school on account of an accident to her mother. She will be able to re-enter again. Miss Gertrude Aldridge, a member of the Junior class, left school a few days ago to begin teaching a summer school at Hazel, a small place in Snohomish County. We regret her loss very much. The Juniors have been studying domestic economy and got up a new money-making scheme,—a pie sale. On Tuesday, April 26, a nice little sum was realized from the results of the work of their fair hands. The Y. W. C. A. of the Whatcom Normal is making strenuous efforts to furnish the room. Already the carpet has been purchased and we hope to have it in good condition by the end of the year. Miss Effie Bates. '03, was visiting friends in Bellingham last week. She is going to leave for Chicago, the middle of June, where she will spend the summer studying music. We wish her a pleasant trip and all success in her work. Miss Sheldon, teacher in the High school at Ar.acortes, and a number of the High school students chartered a boat and came to Bellingham to see the "Merchant of Venice" played. They all enjoyed it very much, as did a great many of the Normal students, who were in "Nigger-Heaven." Oh, where; oh, where, have my rubbers gone? Oh, where; oh, where, can they be? For these are too short, and those are too long; And other too wide for me. Wet feet are bad, pneumonia is worse; But I can't find them anywhere. But then when I go to ride in the hearse, I suppose that I won't much care. M. S. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [22] ---------- Monday evening, April 25, the Seniors were entertained at the Falls, by the Misses Havens, Noel, Lovejoy, Kohne, Arges, Bowen and Lynn. Everyone reported a jolly time. First Year—Didn't the Juniors sometime ago distribute "Originality" posters in Assembly? Third Year—Yes, the Seniors run the band wagon on which all the Juniors try to hang. The Seniors decide to enjoy Schumann-Heink together in boxes and the Juniors fall over themselves to do likewise. Soon they hear that roses are to be sent and they again outdo themselves to raise a little money for the purpose. The only thing that they cannot copy is the chance to accept the basket-ball cup. Poor Juniors, what will they do when the Seniors are gone ? TKe Schumann-Heink Concert The event to which all music lovers in Bel-lingham had been looking forward for many weeks—that is the Mme. Schumann-Heink recital,—occurred at Beck's theater the evening of April 21. It was the fourth number of the Bellingham Bay lecture course, and the entertainment committee of the Normal committee is to be congratulated on having secured the services of so great a singer as Madam Schumann- Heink. The recital was attended by a large and decidedly appreciative audience, which, although not especally discriminating in its approval, or characterized by the bursts of spontaneous applause one hears at events of this kind in large cities, nevertheless showed earnest and serious attention and genuine enjoyment. Her voice is marvellously beautiful and of remarkable compass, full, rich and sonorous on the lower tones, and sweet and clear in the upper register. She uses it most wonderfully, portraying vividly the varying human emotions by marvellous changes in tone color. Singing, as she does for the most part, in German, one realizes this more, unless the listener understands German better than the majority. Now the tones express the deepest pathos., now rapture, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [23] ---------- again scorn and derision. Never is there the slightest striving after effect, but always the most genuine sincerity in her art. Her manner is very sweet and gracious, dignified and devoid of effusiveness. It is customary with many superior artists to descend somewhat to the popular taste in gving recitals in small towns, choosing programs of a less serious character than would be given before the critical audiences of the centers of musical culture. This, however, was not to be expected of so great a singer as Mme. Schumann-Heink, and we had the satisfaction of knowing that we were being given some of the gems of choicest musical literature. The first number, an aria from the opera "Mitrane," though beautifully sung, was soon eclipsed by others, as the sympathy between singer and audience grew. "Die Bist Die Ruh," "Wohm and Du Wanderer," by Schubert, followed. The third of this group gave more scope for the great singer's versatility. She threw her whole soul into this beautiful song, winning an eager encore to which she responded with "But the Lord Is Mindful of His Own," from the "Elijah." She was undoubtedly heard at her best in the three songs from "The Trumpeter von Sap-pingui," which were inexpressibly beautiful. The sweetness and pathos of the third will linger in the listeners' memories. Schumann's "Widmung" was one of the marked successes, commencing in joyous exuberance, then changing to grave reverence and ending in the first happy mood. "Die Drie Zieguiner," by Liszt, was very artistically rendered, especially its dramatic close, though the song itself is less pleasing than some of the others. The three songs from the cycle "Poet's Love," by Schumann, were among the most delightful numbers, her interpretation of them being most satisfying. Mme. Schumann-Heink's accompanist was Miss Josephine Hartman, whose playing was intelligent, though lacking in warmth and sympathy. In the two piano solos, a "Nocturne," by Chopin and Liebstodt, from "Tristan and Isolde," transcribed by Liszt, her technique was admirable, in fact, it was that which held the attention rather than that of the composer. In the "Nocturne," she seemed to quite miss the key-note of Chopin's interpretation. The ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [24] ---------- members of the Senior class presented the singer with a beautiful bouquet of white roses, which she carried when she appeared for the last time. The program rendered was as follows: I. (a) Aria from the opera, "Mitrane," Rossi (b) Du bist die Ruh Schubert (c) Wohin Schubert (d) Der Wanderer Schubert II. Piano Solo— (a) Nocturne Chopin (b) Liebestodt, from "Tristan and Isolde," Wagner-Liszt Miss JOSEPHINE HARTMAN. III. (a) Heimweh Hugo Wolf (b) Three songs from the "Trompeter von Skkingen" Reidt (c) Widmung Schumann IV. (a) Die Drei Zigenner Liszt (b) Three Songs from the cycle "Poet's Love" Schumann V. (a) My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice.. .. (b) Bolero Arditi MABEL M. MOORE. AtHletics Normal n . South Side High school, 9. The above was the result of the last game of basket-ball, played by the boys of the Normal, this season. The game was fast and, as we can truthfully say, furious, from start to finish. In fact, it was so furious that some of the contestants are still limping with injuries received in the game. At a good many stages of the game it represented football more closely than basket-ball, and many a time the players were all in a heap on the floor. But at the same time the vim and fervor of the players was-- good to see, after some of the listless games which we have seen heretofore. We are glad to say that the Normal team was not responsible for the rough playing, as it was started by the South Side boys, but after the rough playing had been commenced, the Normal boys had ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [25] ---------- to play as rough as their opponents, or stand no show of winning. The score at the end of the first half was a tie—5 to 5. In the second half, however, the Normal boys rolled lip six points, and their opponents only four thus giving the game to the Normal by a score of 11 to 9. All of the goals for the Normal were made by Carse and Dunning; Carse throwing 2 field goals, and Dunning throwing 1 field goal and 5 goals from the foul line. For the South Side High, Grue threw 3 field goals and two goals from foul line, and Griffin threw one goal from the foul line. The line up of the teams was as follows: Normal—Dunning, center, (captain); White, forward; Foerschler, forward; Carse, guard; Phelps, guard. In the first half Phelps was hurt, and was replaced by Everett. South Side High—Early wine, center; Grue, forward, (captain); Cook, forward; Griffin, guard; Stenvig, guard. BASEBALL. For awhile this spring it looked as though the Normal would have a baseball team, as a good deal of interest had been aroused, and the boys were out practicing, but they woke up one morning to find a wire fence stretched across their practice grounds, and consequently baseball at the Normal this year will be nil. It is too bad, but if the trustees consider a patch of grass more important than a baseball team —well, they have the "say." THE KUNE CUP, The series of basket-ball games played by the young ladies of the different classes of the school* for the Kline cup has been, in every sense of the word, a pronounced success. Three things were to be desired as a result of the games: Class spirit, fame for the school, and financial success. All of these things have been accomplished, and consequently the school is satisfied, and there will be another series, and as we predict., an even more successful one, next year. The games have been most successful in arousing class spirit, and financially. At every game the members of the classes whose teams were contesting, were there in an special corner of the gallery, especially decorated for the occasion, with class yells, songs, complimentary adjectives for their own team, and derogatory adjectives for their opponents ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [26] ---------- to cheer their representatives to victory. Enthusiasm ran high, and a good play was cheered to the echo. There was a ruling to the effect that each student could procure invitations for outsiders, and at every game there was a thrrong of outsiders who were as much pleased with the games as the students themselves. Class rivalry was the order, and the yells and counter-yells at the different games were original, and in some cases, very witty. We would like to print them all, but as our space is limited we will just use the best ones. One used by the Seniors was: Watch us, see us, make the score: Seniors, Seniors, 19—4 A cute yell used by the Juniors so profusely that it became known to every one was: Juniors! Juniors! We're alive! Juniors! Juniors! 19—5 The third years #were especially adapted to yelling, and they were generally there with Third Years! Third Years! Zip Boom Bah! We're the real thing, Rah! Rah! Rah! Are we Dead? Well J guess nix! We're the class of 19-6. Ore else with: Razzle Dazzle! Razzle Dazzle! Sis! Boom! Bah! Third Years! Third Years! Rah, Rah! Raht A yell used by the second years in the first game to counteract yells given by the Juniors whom they were playing against, was : Juniors! Juniors! Turn! Turn! Tumi Juniors! Juniors! Bum! Bum! Bum! Another witty counteracting yell, given by the Seniors when'they played the Juniors, was: Ding, Dong, Bell; Who's in the Well? The Juniors! Who put 'em in? The Seniors! Who'll pull 'em out? Nobody! The yells given by the First Years were so jumbled up that, although they were meant well, were not a success. Of course all of this class spirit at the games, resulted in demonstrations between games and class fights, both in the literal and figurative sense. Especially ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [27] ---------- was the class rivalry high between the Juniors and Seniors. Many were the antics played upon one class by the other at different times, and we have heard that, in some cases, their feverish enthusiasm caused some of the girls to sit up all night making posters, etc. But all of this is over now, for the Seniors have landed the cup, and that, too, after they had dropped the first two games which they played, one to the Third Years and one to the Second Years. This was very discouraging, but they still kept up courage and went into their next game, which was against their natural enemies, the Juniors, with a determination to win. This game they won, and they kept up their winning steak untl they landed the cup. The Seniors have won, and won honestly, so we wish them a hearty enjoyment of the trophy for which they fought so hard. With the exception of the First Years, whose line-up we have been unable to secure, the names of the playes in the teams ae as follows: Senios— Misses Everett, (Captain), Sten, Charroin, Willams, Graham, Lovejoy, Wheeler, Rise-dorph, Sears and Schneider. Juniors—Misses Anthon, (captain), Birney, Burke, Sweet, Drummond, Ramsey, Taylor, Hays and Dickey. Third years—Misses Gooch, (captain), Graham, Sutherland, Nichols. Second Years— Misse Van Reypen, (captain), Swartz. SoRel-le, Cox, Gilchrist, Fransky, Pebley, Willard and Walter. All of the teams have had their pictures taken, and they can be purchased from some member of each team. On April 19, at general assembly, the Kline cup was presented to the Senior basket-ball team by Miss Hays, chairman of the faculty committee on athletics. After a song by the school, the Senior team passed up on the platform, while the remainder of the class moved from their regular position in the central section to the right section near the piano. A talk on athletics in the school was given by Miss Gompertz. The value of the basket-ball games was spoken of, and to the first-years a very encouraging praise of their excellent team-work was given. (Let others take care next year.) This was followed by the presentation of the cup by Miss Hays. In her address, Miss Hays spoke of the fact that the opinion is often held that a strong brain means a weak body, but that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [28] ---------- the Seniors have proven this untrue, in so far as the Seniors, who have been in the school for the longest time, and who have the hardest worked minds, have won the championship for strength and physical skill. The cup was then given to Miss Ethel Everett, the Senior captain, who responded in the name of the Senior class and basket-ball team. After the cup had been decorated with the Senior colors. Misses Darland and Havens, sang a duet, the chorus of which was sung by the entire class. Hail! ye students : Look ye here! Watch your Seniors brave and seer, Who played and strove the cup to win, And when the game was played and won Received the cup, the silver one. Democracy will be our boast; The cup was won with noble cost; The Seniors' team the victors are, The champions known from near and far. CHORUS— True and grateful let us be For our champion Senior team, Seniors! Seniors! made the score; Seniors! Seniors! naughty four. Arts of Egypt In the earliest stage of man's existence can be traced a love of all things beautiful. This beauty that they loved was of the highest type. It was the beauty that God had created for them in the mountains, the trees, and the flowers. The desire to imitate what one sees was as strong in the early peoples as it is in those of today. The early Egyptians were the first to transfer this desire into something real. Before this, there had only been a feeling as of something lacking. Something that should have been and was not. After this idea was once made clear, the people lost no time in their efforts to become efficient artists. The first beginnings were very crude and far from being either beautiful or graceful. Still, it was the beginning of all our beautiful works of art of the present time. Although Egyptian art grew to be almost as perfect as that of Greece, the chief importance is their originality. The Greeks got their ideas from these same Egyptians, and then perfected and improved them until the truth of their origin is almost forgotten. The Phoenicians are sup- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [29] ---------- { posed to have carried the arts of the old Egyptians to Greece. Drawing and sculpturing are the most important of Egyptian arts. Drawing was discovered first. Sculpturing shortly after. This early sculpturing is very closely associated with architecture. The first specimens of sculpturing were bas-reliefs in the walls of palaces. This slowly grew until we have the sculpture of today. These first attempts are almost effaced, but sufficient evidence remains to tell of the Egyptians' great love of beauty and grandeur. How long it took these ancient people to work themselves from a state of primitive barbarism to one of comparative civilization is unknown. But that they did this is certain. We see evidences of their remarkable improvement in all their remaining pieces of art. As early as the fourth dynasty these two great arts were known and practiced throughout all Egypt. The sciences of geometry and writing were also partially developed. The pictures of this time were very faulty and would scarcely be called artistic today. Nevertheless, the prices paid for them were not contemptible. Nikeas is said to have received sixty thousand dollars for a single picture. These artists were well aware of their own importance. Their magnificent salaries were squandered as quickly as possible, and because of their extreme importance were kept by the people until another pic-tur was sold. These arts gradually increased until a very high degree of perfection was attained. This zenith of Egyptian art lasted until the reign of the Hyksos Kings. After this it slowly decreased. Perhaps if all their works of art could be found today, one could trace their history down through the ages of war and prosperity. The Sphinx is the greatest piece of Egyptian art still in existence. One thing that was remarkable in their sculpturing is the grand scale on which they worked. No sculptor of today would attempt to mould into human form such an immense piece of material that it must have required for the Sphinx. Whatever they attempted was done carefully and well. These old artists seem to have vied with each other in point of greatness and grandeur. We, who are surrounded by the beauty of modern art, must not forget what we owe to these old artists who did more than any one else for us in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [30] ---------- this line. They discovered art and we have only improved upon what they have given us. L. K., '06. A Basket Ball Game The galleries are full of people who are talking and laughing, but often looking toward a door, as though they are expecting somebody to appear. ''There they come!" is echoed from wall to wall, as the door opens and a crowd of girls appear. These girls are dressed in gym. suits. The clink of a piece of silver is heard, and one of the captains points toward the goal she wants. Then the girls take their places. The umpire's whistle blows and, in a moment the crowd is silent. Up goes the ball. "The Juniors have it," is murmured in the crowd. "No they haven't!" "There it goes"— "Hurrah, Hurrah! for the Seniors," and then from the Senior booth comes the yell: Watch us, see us, make the score! Seniors, Seniors, 19—4, which is drowned by the people in the Junior booth. Time after time the ball is thrown up. Sometimes it is a score for one side, and sometimes for the other. At last the whistle blows and the game is ended. The girls crowd around the score-keeper. Then the Junior girls rush for the door, while the brave captain of the Senior team gathers her men about her, and the hall resounds with, What's the matter with the Juniors? They're all right! Who's all right f The Juniors! Who says so? The Seniors! D. H„ '08. R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Thomas Sr Simpson REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND INSURANCE BROKERS If you have a little money to loan, call in and see our list. of Real Estate First Mortgages. Correspondence invited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [31] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Roily street «««« fiellingDam CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manaf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is believing PACIFIC REALTY CO, BELLINGHAM, WASH—Station A § Dr. Fellows' Blood Purifier £ Clenses the Blood, Stomach, ~W Liver and Kidneys of all Impurities and imparts health, strength and vigor to the entire system. Sold by— § DeChamplain Graham £ OWL PHARMACY ]•[ Cor. DocK a n d H o l l y Sts. *W FhEE DELIVERY Examination %free All Work Guaranteed T CD urnr SCIENTIFIC 216 E. Holly St, near Elk St BELLINGHAM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [32] ---------- Bryant's Views of Nature In Bryant's early childhood he manifested a keen interest in nature. This interest was allowed to grow very rapidly, both by his parents, who respected it, and by his environments. His \hme was situated in a beautiful place and gave ample opportunity for him to study nature in all its phases. There were low, rolling hills and dense forests with quiet brooks flowing through them. He was rather delicate, and being unable to perform any hard or continued labor, he had long hours which he employed in rambling about. His mind was mature at a very early age, and from a comparison of his poems it is found that he had improved very slightly during his long literary life. His plane was very high and remained so. He always found some little, moral lesson in every flower that bloomed, and in the brooks, the birds, etc. Life was a serious question with him and was always associated with some little thing in nature. The little violets taught him a beautiful lesson. Everything was beautiful and he did not forget that even the grass was made by our God. Always there was that little lesson to be learned and always something sublime and beautiful. Nature was to him a message from a Supreme Being; a measure of love and beauty. Although he wrote about the moon, clouds and sky, I think his greater study and love were for those nearest us, the plants, the flowers, and the brooks. It was not always summer that was beautiful to him. In the most dreary places there was always something of interest and beauty. Always, his love of nature shone out in his life as something apart, something that others could not see or feel. L. S., '06. I J. N. Selby lt; Co. fjj School Supplies § t Books, Stationery | 8? Victor Base Ball Goods in Stock $ Note Books made of Bank jj| I Stock are the best. j» $ Phone Red 514 124 Holly Street j* ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard * TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 1 12 BELLIJNGH AM Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date FORD'S mAGNIFICENT Ice Cream Parlor will be opened about April i st. Nothing but the Purest Ice Cream will be served. 505 W. Holly St. BELLINGHAfl ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [34] ---------- THE GAGE-DODSON CO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Dolly Sts. i i n i n 111 m i redt±jsi:fcmfc±±±jtgggi Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* tion book, at 25 Cents. JHso, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents j T h e s e never fail yon. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street BELLINQHAH, WASH. We Do Our Best To choose the Best Bargains for the money, as well as Goods that contain the Value, for our trade, MUNRO, BLAKE HASKELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [35] ---------- ^!sm FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE'EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND • LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE $ 4 . 5 0 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS Whatcom Gwnty Railway andEtgWCo. tekfteae mam 121 301W. Hon? $t., WMtcwi ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 May - Page [36] ---------- ififSIPf mm; The Fit Is as important a factor as the cloth in a suit. We fit yon here-^ take particular pains to do it, too— and give you clothes that will keep their shape—the Stein-Bloch clothes, yon know. , Spring Suits and Topcoats are now on sale, $12.50 to $20. Agents for the Gordon Hat. COX-OVERLOOK ir-y- co./::v^:H: 3ii East Holly St^ Hannah Block *EIJJNGHAM ;v ^ ^ ' 1 -'fil mm i^j^Mi xp ^f'; «MS*i£. WM mcmmms^mPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33325
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 May
Date: 1904-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Object custodian: University Archives
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904 Volume 01 - Page 281 1904-05-07 The board met in regular session. Present trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The principal and the clerk were authorised to offer
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904 Volume 01 - Page 281 1904-05-07 The board met in regular session. Present trustees Edens, T
Show more1904-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904 Volume 01 - Page 281 1904-05-07 The board met in regular session. Present trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The principal and the clerk were authorised to offer to Gee. Spiers in the work of printing the annual catalogue, and if declined by him they were ordered to secure bids for its printing from the other printers of the bay. Principal Mathes was instructed to make the necessary expenditures in fitting up the faculty room and making it ready for use. The following resolution offered by Trustee Teck was adopted: "Resolved that the board of trustees congratulate the class of 1904 upon the nobility of character and the admirable qualities of heart and mind exemplified by the class in its project to consecrate its class day efforts toward the establishment of a permanent fund for the relief of students in financial distress. Resolved further that this board offer its hearty and active support of the project, and that each member thereof is ready to do all in his power to bring about a successful issue of the enterprise. And be it further resolved that the clerk be instructed to present a copy of these resolutions to the class of 1904, and a copy to Mrs. John M. Leonard, under whose able direction the class day program will be presented." Principal Mathes announced that Miss (?)art had notified him that she would not be in school after the close of the present term. Principal also announced the resignation of Miss H.J. Tromanhauser as supervisor of the training school, and she was elected as teacher of English at a salary of $1500 for the school year for the year from Sept. 1, 1904 to Aug. 31, 05. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1904 Volume 01 - Page 282 1904-05-07 After a discussion of the methods of the training department the board instructed the principal to tap and secure a man for the position of supervisor. Profs. Romine and Eply were authorized to expend $75 each for the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment for their respective science departments. The board inspected the work being done on the campus, and adjourned. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #260 - favor B. (?) $10.00 Lab. Eq. and Supplies. Voucher #261 - favor J.B. Hann, $21.15. Lab eq. and Supplies. Voucher #262 - favor What. (?) Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #263 - favor Morse Hdw. Co. Imp. Campus. Voucher #264 - favor E.Boylan. $54.00. Imp. Campus. Voucher #265 - favor A.H. Montgomery, $41.25. Imp. Campus. Voucher #266 - favor R.J. Schussman, $3.00. Library. (Void) (sp.). Voucher #267 - H.W. Wilson Co., $2.50. Library. Voucher #268 - favor H.W. Jrnl. Ed., $12.00. (Void.) L. Sp. Voucher #269 - A.C. McClurg and Co., $52.52 (Void) L. Sp. Voucher #270 - favor E.T. Mathes, $32.75. Maintenance. Voucher #271 - favor Wilson-Nobles-Barr. $7.60. Maintenance. Voucher #272 - favor City of Bellingham $155. Maintenance. Voucher #273 - favor What. Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $10.90. Maintenance. Voucher #274 - favor Morrison Mill Co., $2.00. Maintenance. Voucher #275 - favor C.M. Sherman, $15.50. Maintenance. Voucher #276 - favor Larson Livery, $3.00. Maintenance. Voucher #277 - favor Pacific Coast Press, $26.40. Maintenance. Voucher #278 - E.R. Croft, $5.55. Maintenance. Voucher #279 - favor J.F. Maryott. $2.45. Maintenance. Voucher #280 - favor P.L. Hegg, $1.65. Maintenance. Voucher #281 - favor M.J. Phelan, $16.40. Maintenance. Voucher 282 - favor J.N. Selby and Co., $13.45. Maintenance. Voucher #283 - favor B.B.I.Co., $128.10. Maintenance. Voucher #284 - favor Edw. Boylan, $58.75. Imp Campus. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33169
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 April
Date: 1904-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1904 Volume 01 - Page 280 1904-04-02 The board met in regular session in the office of Trustee Minton, present trustees Edens, Minton and Teck, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The principal re
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1904 Volume 01 - Page 280 1904-04-02 The board met in regular session in the office of Trust
Show more1904-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1904 Volume 01 - Page 280 1904-04-02 The board met in regular session in the office of Trustee Minton, present trustees Edens, Minton and Teck, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The principal reported that the faculty requested him to bring before the board the necessity of employing a gardener to beautify the campus, the man so employed to have the assistance of a man and team for a few days if necessary. The principal was directed to employ a man (?) the day to do this work under the direction of a committee of the faculty, and the clerk was instructed to voucher the bills in payment for his services against the fund for grading and improving the campus. It was decided to request ex-senator John L. Wilson to deliver the address to the graduating class of 1904. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #249 - favor E.R. Croft, $6.40. Maintenance. Voucher #250 - favor Morse Hdw. Co., $0.75. Maintenance. Voucher #251 - favor B.B.I.Co., $769.45. Maintenance. Voucher #252 - favor M.W.Hdw. Co., $2.80. Maintenance. Voucher #253 - favor Pac. St. Tel and Tel. $1.15. Maintenance. Voucher #254 - favor W.U.Tel. Co., $1.07. Maintenance. Voucher #255 - favor Collins and Co., $4.35. Lab. N. and S. Voucher #256 - favor D.H. Evens. $24.70. Lab. Eq. and Supplies. Voucher #257 - favor Empire Market. $1.40. Lab. Eq. and Supplies. Voucher #258 - favor Nolte Bros., $2.00. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #259 - favor Morrison Mill Co., $2.00. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11485
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904 March
Date: 1904-03-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER mARCH 1904 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [2] ---------- ^9a9994a^?994HI^39499999939ii99449i^ 2 TELEPHONES * JJJ OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAIN 24 * I MORSE HARDWARE CO.! |
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Show more1904_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER mARCH 1904 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [2] ---------- ^9a9994a^?994HI^39499999939ii99449i^ 2 TELEPHONES * JJJ OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAIN 24 * I MORSE HARDWARE CO.! | w I $ lt;^iasium Supplies, Sporting Goods * * of All Kinds, Building Hardware * * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * J WHATCOM * B. B. GROCERY Largest Stock Lowest Prices Full Assortment of Fancy Cookies Candies and Fruits always on hand. Give us a call. 1117 E1K Street Phone Main 82 ! GROCERIES I * m m MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMMI W * * m « m m J WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE jg * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE jg * RETURN SAME AND MONEY X % WILL BE REFUNDED Jjtjfijtj* jjj * * m * s I I J4 VEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 $ Byron Grocery Co, I \ f * * t t * t * * t t * t « t t t « t « lt; * « t * t t t t * t t lt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [3] ---------- The Clearing Continues Through February Profits eliminated on nearly everything in the store. Every Ladies' Suit, Cloak and Waist (except Silk) offered at 1=2 Price Great reductions in Mnslin Underwear, Dress Skirts and Wrappers. —ALL— Dress Goods Blankets, Underwear Linens At the Eastern Wholesale Price Special Clearing Sale of Ladies' and Children's Shoes Stc to $1.50 Saved oo Every Pair ; • * .'"•• .-•• -i. . - • The Leader * Try our Grocery Dept Main 173 . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [4] ---------- Dr. 1L. I t . Ross, Mtfr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Ste. ELDRID6E,KUNE VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... \WTH will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or \ A # Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will * v furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the iBTN A, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement g o Whatcom* Jlj* Washington Original TownsHe Proprietor* Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement g o . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY COODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office.'Fhone Main 3281 Residence 'Phone 8281 DR. F.J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 881 WHATCOM, WASH DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician And Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 886 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 52J Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M.D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 686 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 288 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHAS. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGE* „ . , . T,t„v 1108 West Holly Street Holly Block j jjog j , ^ stt^e!t p,,o n e B l l ( c k 1W1 XLL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 18 sad 17, Fisher Block ' Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 684 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties t Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8081 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON "Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKS BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wart te tire Hear the normal $dwoI Lysle's Normal School Tracts ail lysle's Acre Tracts All Jfdjaceit to $tate normal $cM C A M P B E L L 1 8 CIOTTSM* B l o c k * * Wl avtcom, WavsH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [7] ---------- / — S t a t e * Dormal School 'WHATCOM 4* WAJHIMGTON ON October 27, last, the cities of Whatcom and Faii-haven voted to consolidate as one city under the name of Bellingham. Officers have been elected for the consolidated city and early in 1904 the name of our postoffice will be changed from Whatcom to Bellingham. Second Semester will Open February 1st, 1904 Many new classes will be organized at the opening of the new semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical, and biological laboratories; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms and.baths; manual trainiug department; large, well-equipped training school; large, beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Students may enter at any time. Board androom costs from $3.75 to $4.35 per week. Opportunity is offered to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [8] ---------- Hollg ¥r*ss W There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is an rt! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Sflriztg tfoer* ar* maug Fails produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Ttoe toest for tfce Bnstims TOan and the latest for lljce Socfets tails is foona at ttoe . . . . HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanR Book FolKs IRVING BI.OCK, 1315 DOCK ST.,|WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences MISS MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History M I S S KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [10] ---------- Art and Stationery Store School Supplies, Kodaks, Cameras, Developing and Printing Outfits. Holly Sreet * * ^ ^ » Bellingham Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger March 1904 Tennyson's Ideal There is very little material in Tennyson's works from which to judge the character of his ideal man. Most of his poems are lyrical, religious, or material, rather than narrative or dramatic in nature. "In Memoriam," one called "the English classic on the Love of Im-mort ality and the Immortality of Love"; "The Princess," "Maud," "The Brook," a song in itself; "Charge of the Light Brigade," "Siege of Lucknow," are among his finest. All these are expressions either of his own feelings or the feelings of the race. We find few poems in which he pictures for us his ideal man. His narrative poems in which he deals with men may be limited to three— "The Idyls of the King," "Enoch Arden," and "Lord of Burleigh." In the "Idyls," a series jf poems singularly beautiful in form and rhythm, Tennyson has portrayed his ideal knight, the "blameless" King Arthur. Enoch Arden is a more real type, a man rough in appearance and manner, but in character portraying the same ideal which we see in Arthur. Almost the same may be said of Lord of Burleigh. Tennyson's idSal possesses a peculiar strength of character which is shown in several ways. In Arthur it is the capability of loving nobly and of forgiving his false queen, Guinevere. How we revere that in Arthur which made him say to her, "Think not, though thou wouldst not love thy lord, thy lord has wholly lost his love for thee," and "Lo, I forgive thee as Eternal God forgives." In Enoch Arden we find a man who was able to suffer the keenest agony, to sac- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [12] ---------- rifice all his feelings to his love for his wife. After he had returned from his long voyage and shipwreck, as it were from the grave, and found his wife the wife of another man, he was able to live in the same town with her and to die without letting her know of him. Lord of Burleigh is an example of true, unfailing love. Another characteristic of his ideal man is unselfishness of purpose. Arthur early in his reign announced his aim as a ruler, "To break the heathen, and uphold the Christ, to ride abroad redressing human wrong." Enoch Ar-den's whole life was spent in working for Annie, while Burleigh tried to please the wife whose heart he had broken when he took her from among her people to his castle. We find in one of Tennyson's poems, written after the death of a friend, this line: "A man more pure and bold and just," which I think expresses exactly his ideal. Purity, bravery, and honesty characterize each of his heroes. In the dedication of the "Idyls," Tennyson speaks of Prince Albert as having worn "the white flower of a blameless life." Guinevere called Arthur her "faultless lord," "blameless king," "that passionate perfection." Arthur made his knights swear "to speak no slander, no, nor listen to it; to lead sweet lives of purest chastity." Arthur carried out the idea of bravery in his round table, forests, and guests. Enoch Arden was the boldest sailor in the little hamlet where he lived. This is the characteristic which appeals to the human in us, which we admire in spite of ourselves. When Arthur was bidding farewell to his queen he spoke to her of himself as "a heart too wholly true to dream untruth in thee." And when his life was nearly spent he reproved Sir Bedevere, the last of his knights who was faithful, for telling him a lie. •^ And yet, with Arthur's sense of justice, there was combined a divine tenderness and compas* sion. Even though he loathed the sin of Guinevere, though the purity of his own nature revolted at her impurity, he pitied her. He showed no satisfaction in his manner when he bade farewell to the queen who had so wronged him. There was only a great compassion. Enoch Arden, in his great sacrifice, showed this tenderness and consideration, for another in another way, but at even a greater cost. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [13] ---------- Tennyson wrote many poems about women: "The Princess." "Maud." "To Adeline." "Mariana," and others. In the "Princess" he portrays beautifully his ideal woman. She was pure-minded, loving, tender, true, and above all a womanly woman. Tennyson's ideal woman resembles his hero in many ways. The qualities which he loved most, gentleness, truthfulness, purity, ability to love, to suffer for others, he gave to both. But they are found oftener in woman than in man, and, therefore, he liked best to write about women. The reason for this is that Tennyson himself possessed these same qualities; his nature was fine, poetic, and idealistic. All his thoughts and sentiments are lofty. He was not an effeminate man in the sense which implies weakness, but possessed the characteristics which make a woman noblest, and, as he has shown us by his heroes, would ennoble any man. And surely Tennyson was noble, and his works will last so long as we love those Christ-like qualities which he loved, and told us. of. The Work of the Manitoes The night was dark and the winds raged incessantly, but the few wigwams among the tall pines felt it not. Around the campfire in the largest wigwam a group of Indians were gathered listening to the old men of their tribe tell stories of former victories. It was a werid scene and the uncertain firelight cast such fitful shadows that the little papoose watched them with eyes full of wonder, and the little boys of ten drew nearer into the circle, listening with wide open eyes to the tale the old warrior was telling. "Many moons ago there dwelt on the banks of a mighty river a tribe of Indians whose warriors were feared by all tribes, and the wisdom of their councils was unsurpassed. Among this tribe there dwelt a boy whom the rest of the tribe held in awe, for he seemed to care not for their victories and he did not thirst for revenge when his tribe was defeated. He would stay for hours in the forest talking to the trees and he would lie at night gazing at the stars overhead. Soon the tribe began to distrust him, and yet they feared the good Manitoes, so they dared ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [14] ---------- not kill him. The wise men of the tribe met together and decided to disown him. The next day they sent an arrow to the Indian lad, a sign that he must leave. He wandered far into the forest, and, when tired and footsore, he laid down on a bank of soft moss he heard a voice saying: "You are homeless and you cannot wander alone forever. The good Manitoes will change you into whatever you wish; tomorrow eve I will come for your answer." When the voice ceased the boy lay silent and thoughtful. All night he lay thus and the next day also, for the time was drawing nearer when his answer would be required. As twilight fell, a gentle breeze rose and the soft sighing of the trees was the only sound until the Manitoe again spoke: "Have you decided ?" he said, and the Indian lad answered: "Good Manitoe, make me a wind so I may play and frolic in the forest forever." In a twinkling, a soft, caressing breeze was frolicing with the twigs of the trees. When the Chinook wind blows you may know the Indian lad is playing in the forest. H. A., '08. w ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [15] ---------- CIK normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON MAY WILLIAMS, '04, BUSINESSMAN AGBK EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS, *04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS '06, Utopian I TU«.T» VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07, Soronian.... j vuerary MARGERY SPRATT, *07, Aaron.... { r gt;~«t« LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan J ' —uocmim GRACE ICKES, '06. Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '08, Chilic Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL,'06, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 26th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V MARCH 1904 NO. J4 By the time this Messenger is in your hands several of the match basket ball games will have been played. The cup has been the greatest incentive to an active interest in athletics, and, beeause of the strong feeling among the members of the class teams, to a most lively enthusiasm. Class spirit is stronger this year than ever before in the history of the school. The good nature and friendly social feeling which characterize it make us wish it had begun before. We regret that illness obliged Miss Clara Morris to cancel her engagement on the lecture course, but we are glad to announce that her place will be filled by Henry Watterson, editor : gt;f the Louisville Courier-Journal, and one of the old school politicians and orators who are so rapidly passing away. The lecture course committee consider themselves very fortunate in securing the services of a man so well known, and whose opinions are so generally respected. He is a man whom the business men of the Bay will be especially glad to hear. We very much regret the printers' error in inserting a line from the story, "A Polar Expedition,"' into the obituary notice for little Annie Rogers in our last issue. We trust our readers will never find another of the same character. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [16] ---------- Locals Miss Anna Risley, who took out an elementary in February, has accepted a position in Anacortes and is now teaching the second grade there. A little boy who had not noticed icicles on the eaves of the house before, came running into the house and said: "Mama, there are some long pickles hanging on the house." Miss Jessie Winger was compelled to go home for several days on account of la grippe. Miss Bratton was conf ned to her room for several days with la grippe, but was soon able to return. Miss Lillie Smith was obliged to leave school on account of bad health. The Seniors regret her going very much. The Young Woman's Christian Association of the Normal are putting forth a great deal of effort to raise money for the purpose of furnishing the Y. W. C. A. room on the third floor. They expect to carpet the room nnd furnish it with curtains, chairs, etc A part of the money has already been raised. The students in gen' eral have donated $25 toward the work, and the association girls wish to-express their appreciation and thanks to them, and hope they will keep up this interest and attend the regular weekly meetings when possible. The High School students of North Belling-ham gave a Washington's Birthday entertainment on that day, February 22, for the purpose of raising money for their school library. It was preceded by the raising of the new flag, which, not long ago, was presented to them by some gentlemen in the city. Several of the Normal students spent their Vashington's Birthday holiday at their homes. Miss Kathrina Anderson's sisters, Ruth and ..ucile, spent a few days with her at Bachelor's lall last month. Miss Maud McElroy is teaching at Gold Basin. We are glad to welcome Miss Daisy Anderson back, regretting the sad news she brought us. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [17] ---------- Miss Helen Whitney spent a pleasant vacation at her home. Miss Julia Gross came back refreshed by the few days spent with her married sister. Minnie S.—Why do you change the names of your friends ? M—b—1 St—n (talking in her sleep)—Development and "januar linguarum run parre-passu. Seniors' Chorus—"We all do like our boy." Miss Annie Nobles spent a few days last week visiting her home at Snohomish. Do you notice the careworn look on Mr. Kibbe's face ? If you should ask the reason, he would reply: "It is hard to raise this child and go to school, too." '' lt;#- : -_ ,-#• ^}f The boarders at the dining hall were surprised a few evenings ago to find the hall provided by a new cook and new waitresses. For further information inquire of Miss Hogle. Miss Loretta O'Laughlin, a former student who has been teaching at Rexville for the last five months, has returned to school. Mr. Drummond of Tacoma spent last Sunday and Monday visiting his sister, Miss Annie, '05. Bessie Darland has returned as a member of the Senior class. Dr. Mathes spent a few days last month visiting the Arlington schools. He brought back greetings from Miss Minnie Sapp, '03. Miss Ethel Edmonds, a former student, was visiting her sister, Miss Edna, last week. A small party of Normal students spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. Nichols on High street a few weeks ago. Flinch, pit, and fortune-telling were the pastimes of the evening. * The second year class gave a candy sale February 24, and it is reported that it was a financial success. Miss Myrta Burgess of Tacoma, a former student of the Normal, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Jessie Havens. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [18] ---------- Mr. Lee B. Forrest of Chehalis visited his brother, Prof. J. T. Forrest in the latter part of February. Mr. Louis Shearer of Seattle was also a visitor of Prof. Forrest for a few days. We regret to learn that Miss Beth McKinnon has left school on account of illness at home. At present, Mr. Wilson's favorite child i3 Perry Passu. The first of the series of the basket ball games arranged for between the teams of the various classes for the Kline cup was played Friday evening, February 26. Both galleries were full of spectators, and many were standing on the edges of the field. Two games were played. The first, between the Juniors and the Second Years, resulting in a score of 14 to 20 in favor of the Juniors; the second, between the Seniors, and the Third Years, resulting in a score of 9 to 12 in favor of the Third Years. One would see, if he would take courage to take a stroll to S. W. High Street, a miniature wood yard. A group of boys one Saturday, With axes sharp and strong, Bent each his steps The wood-pile way, And firmly strode along. Honors due the noble boys, Who wedge the ax so well. The wood was split In good stove fit Where'er the sharp edge fell. The girls will e'r remember this, How well they helped that day, To strengthen trust In Normal boys, And roll contempt away. CHajflnr Notes The opening exercises of the second semester were held in the Normal auditorium on February 1st, at 3 p. m. Besides the Normal students and faculty, there was a large attendance from the Whatcom High schoo1. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [19] ---------- After prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Smith, the Cecilian C]ub furnished a musical number. Miss Moore and Mr. Raymond both rendered pleasing vocal selections and responded to insisted encores. The address of the afternoon was delivered by Prof. Warner of Tacoma, his subject being, "The Requisites of an Education." This subject embraced the five comprehensive points. 1— A good physique. 2—To know what we are to do. 3—To know how to do what is requested of us. 4—To admire the beautiful. 5—To love the good. On February 12 Rev. Mr. Varney of the First Baptist church addressed the students of the Normal and Training schools on the subject "Abraham Lincoln—God's Thunderbolt Aganist Slavery." In his talk he pictured a room full of negroes enslaved in "The land of the free and the home of the brave." Many of them were so fair that they might be eas^y mistaken for white people, but a]l were being auctioneered off like so many cattle; the most sacred ties of family life were being broken by the heartless slave traders. Then a tall, awkward young man came upon the scene. Filled with emotion, and resenting these outrages to the uttermost, he made a solemn vow that if God ever gave him a chance he would "hit slavery and hit it hard." Then Mr. Varney traced the successive steps which led Lincoln to that position where he might "hit slavery." He spoke of how almost impossible it would seem that an obscure, uneducated young man should have any power in overthrowing that evil which was authorized, or permitted to exist, by such high sources as the home, the ministry and the laws of the land. But because of the many influences brought to bear upon his naturally great mind, such as the influence of his mother, the influence of a few truly great books, the study of lives of great men, he was raised up to be "God's thunderbolt against slavery." At the close of Mr. Varney's address Prof. Goodwin sang with much feeling the universal favorite, "Swanee River." T gt;rr~Bowman paid a high tribute to the late Marcus Hanna during the assembly period on the 17th. He spoke of him as a man who had done a great deal for the nation, one who had ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [20] ---------- risen by personal effort from the common rank and fi!e to a position prominance, where he was a leader of men—an organizer of poUtical for ces. In him might be seen much to be admired, —he surmounted difficulty after difficulty, first coming into prominance in 1852 as a member of the National convention. He became universally known as a great man in 1896 when he was leader of the Republican party and organized forces to nominate Wm. McKinley for the presidency. Dr. Bowman called Marcus Han-na the friend, the financier, the organizer, the president maker. He classed Mr. Hanna with William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt and W. J. Bryan as one of the four great men of the day. In conclusion Dr. Bowman said, in answer to his OAvn question, "What made Mr. Hanna great as a statesman ?" that he was great not because of his keen business ability,his openheartedness and genial disposition, not because he was a political organizer nor yet because of the prominent part he took in behalf of the subsidy bill, but because of all of these was he recognized and mourned as a great American. On Thursday, February 18, the fifth number in the course of ^ctures on the Bible was given-by Miss Baker. Miss Baker spoke on the sub ject "Some Women of the Bible.' In speaking of the women of the Old Testament she said that the manners and customs of the age in which they lived were so different from those of our age that they must be judged by a different standard—one which was laid down by the time in which they lived. Miss Baker brought to light many beautiful traits of character of these women whose names have lived so long in history. Her picture of Ruth and Naomi should especially be mentioned. She said that their's was the most beautiful story of friendship that has ever been portrayed; that we will never have words to express friendship more beautiful than those used by Ruth to Naomi. The sixth and last lecture was given on Feb-ruarv 25 by Miss Tromanharser, whose theme was "Sau1," then spoke of the fine interpretation Browning bad of David's love for Saul. In conclusion Miss Tromanhauser pointed out the great message of this masterpiece; it was that beneath all, above all, and around all, is the everlasting love of God. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [21] ---------- The members of the Y. W. C.A. wish to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Mathes, Dr. Bowman, Prof. Stone, Miss Baker and Miss Tromanhauser for their series of lectures which has been a source of pleasure and inspiration to all who attended them. Societies SENIOR PARTY. The first of a series of parties to be given by the Senior C^ass was held at the home of Mrs. Barnum, Fairhaven, on Tuesday evening, February 23. The hostesses of the evening, Misses Shahan, Auld, Charroin, Sears, Smith, Grant, Keene and Williams, were quaintly attired as Colonial dames. The rooms were charmingly decorated in sword ferns and fish netting. After enjoying games and music the guests were regaled with elaborate refreshments. The affair broke up with hearty class yells and many expressions of gratitude for the generous hospitality of Mrs Barnum. • THE ALCOTTS AT EVERSON. The large crowd of students gathered at the B. B. B. C. depot about five o'clock on Saturday, February 13, caused much comment from those who did not know that it was only the annual migration of the Alcotts in quest of pleasure for their friends, greater fame for themselves and the institution which they grace—the Whatcom Normal. Their order of trave1 was completely changed from the trip on the boat among the islands of the sea last year to a special train which took them to Everson of the Northland this year. A change has also been wrought in the character of the effort put forth by the Alcotts. Having reached the decision that "it is not good to be alone" they leagued the the knightly efforts of the mighty Philoma-thians unto their Amazonian attack. The trip to Everson on the train was not the least pleasure derived from the evening for every one seemed in the right mood for a good jolly, socia1 time. But the most important part of the evening came after the arrival at Everson. After the necessary preparations had been made, and the curtain rose for the presentation of the following program: Violin solo Ethel Birney ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [22] ---------- Introductory talk Miss Baker. BARNEY'S COTJKTSHIP. Cast of Characters. Mollie McGuire Clara Tarte. Widdow McGuire .. .Minnie Shumway. Barney O'Toole Max Hipkoe. Vocal Solo Harry Raymond. THE DEESTRICK SKULE. Cast of Characters. Schoolma'am Miss Jerusha Ann Jimson. Pupils. John Peter St. John Patience Peterkin. Mike O'Flynn .....Temperance Hartshorn. Jemima Bildad Sam Randall. Jonathan Pettibone . .Mehitable Honeysuckle. Gerril Van Ginkel Hannah Maria Honeysuckle. Prudence Ann Plunkett.. .Ezekial Honysucke. Timothy Truck Kezia Honeysuckle. Arabella Brewster Abigail Honeysuckle. Visitors. Committeeman Bachelor Green. Talented Mother Mre. Honeysuck^. gong Normal Chorus. In this program and on this particular evening ability was shown by those who took part which they themselves never dreamed of. Two Seniors especially distinguished themselves forever. "The Deestrick Skule" was remarkably well received. One old man in the audience was heard to say: "That's the way we used to dew it when I went to skule." The hall was we*l filled with an audience whose interest and appreciation very materially helped the success of the evening. The homeward bound special of the Alcotts that night was filled with various groups of students— some sang, some played, some talked— yet this crowd's general sentiment was that Ev-erson had given them a kind reception and that the trip had been a success. CHILICS. Friday, January 22, the Chilics gave a General Assembly Scene for their last program of the First Semester. Each member of the faculty was represented by a Chilic "Injun." Two visitors—one assuming the personality of Mr. Teck, a member of the school board and the other a Reverend Longstreet of New York, were present. Both gave interesting talks to the so- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [23] ---------- ciety, which represented as nearly as possible the general assembly of students. After the eloquent address given by Rev. Longstreet "pro tern," an informal reception was tendered. Chief Myers who, we certainly regret to say, left us February first for, we believe, a much happier hunting ground. Little did the tribe think that the hatchet presented a short time ago meant that Chief Myers would soon be severed from us. Be good faithful Indians. Live on and become as shining stars to your tribe. Our love, and best wishes always attend this chief, who though absent in person wil1 be ever present in spirit. PARTHENON. One of the most interesting program? of the Parthenon club was listened to by a large per cent, of the members on the 23d of this month, notwithstanding the disagreeable weather. Mr. Moultray's vocal solo was especially appreciated by all. Parthenon business meetings are usually lively, many heated discussions and arguments arise to add interest and enthusiasm. Miss Mae GilHgan was a visitor of the club on the 23d. Mr. Walter Wells, upon request, was voted in as an active member of the Partehnon club, although he is not attending the Normal at presemV / "* PARTHENON—Ancient and Modern. We often read in history, accounts of war and peace; Not only of our present times, but back in ancient Greece, Where warriors bold, philosophers and sculptors, too, abound^ !«#*$ Who made their land the greatest, far, in all the wor*d around. Upon the great Acropolis, within that ancient land, A wondrous building, Parthenon, 2000 years did stand. The structure was both large and great,— adorned with Grecian art* Witt statues tall and paintings grand, all; loved by every heart. The Parth'non was of marble built, and praised in prose and rhyme,—- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [24] ---------- The grandest structwe ever known in any age or time: Erected for a goddess vague in those old Pagan days When men praised idols, and not God, whom we now love and praise. But that was many years ago,—old Greece has passed away; That Parthenon is but a wreck in this, our present day. The name has been immortalized out here on Puget Sound, By this, our great Society, which is so much renowned. Parth'non Club was organized about a year ago For students of the classic sort who've done good work, you know. The facuHy does not chide us, or criticise our acts.— WP have 2 critic of our own who mentions naught but facts. When first our club was organized, Miss Kose then took the helm, And guided us both safe and sound out on the social realm. Then David Eason took the chair, and now his very name Is mentioned in our famous club as sure of lasting fame. Then Mr. White was chosen to guide us for a term, And he has earned unstinted praise, by acts so wise and firm. Now, Mr. EvVetttein the chair; we hope our club will stand As long as did the Parthenon in the old Gre- / cian land. / Alumni Mr. Thomas Korstad, class of 1901, has recently been elected to a position in the Whatcom High School. Mr. Korstad is also a graduate of the State University. Miss Grace Powers a gradute from the elementary course, was married during the holidays to "Mr. K. B. Sprinkle, of Everett. 1 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [25] ---------- Miss Minnie Sapp, '03, is taking an active interest in a popular lecture course that is being given in Arlington this winter. Miss Edna Cochel, 1902, has recently been elected td a position in the grades in the Whatcom city schools. Miss Laura Sweet, 1902, is teaching in Su-mas this year, and is also taking an active interest in a physical culture club formed among the ladies of the community. Several members of the Alumni were granted life diplomas recently by the state Board of Education. The high school of Castle Eock is seeking admission to the list of accredited high schools of the state. Miss Jessie Lawrence, 1902, is a teacher in the high school. Exchanges College Independent, an exchange column would improve your otherwise interesting paper. Your stories are charming. When President Koosevelt entertained Booker T. Washington at dinner a great cry went up all over the nation. But there are few people who know that Queen Victoria entertained him at Windsor Castle The English nation did not say a word. Tum-Tum, why not start an exchange column ? Academy Journal, you are to be congratulated on your exchange editor. Your criticisms are just. It is our opinion that a few jokes would prove of interest to the fun-loving friends of The Pharos. Eugene High School News, your stories are excellent and your long columns of locals prove that you have won the students' earnest co-operation and interest. The Normal Kecord for January is a very creditable paper. We envy your exchange editor her ability. Among other exchanges we find The Salute. The Mankatonian, The Kodak, Eugene High hchool News, The Spinster, the Normal Outlook, The College Independent, The Enters prise, The High Schoo1 Echo, The Evergreen. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [26] ---------- We thank you who have given us adverse or favorable criticism. May we profit by the former and be encouraged by the latter. EXCHANGES—WHAT THEY SAY. Into the British Museum in the recent issue of The Normal Messenger, is well worth reading. We recommend the sad and crestfallen to read the "Tokes" in the same issue. —Normal Outlook. We have received a copy of the Normal Messenger" from Bellingham, Wash. It is on the whole a neat little pamphlet, but it contains, in our opinion, too many jokes, and too much light material.—The Pharos, from New Westminster, B. C. A few bright stories would improve the Normal Messenger. The two articles on Christmas are interesting and instructive.—The Academy Journal, of Norwich, Conn. The Normal Girl's Ideal Man He is strong mentally and physically. This scrength is shown in face and figure. He is considerate, broad-minded, and unassuming. My Ideal Man must be long, lean, lanky, pigeon-toed and round shouldered. He must have straight yellow hair, watery blue eyes, white eye-lashes, long pointed nose, and pointed chin that nearly meets his nose. I wonder if I'll ever meet my ideal I'm waiting, waiting patiently for him. My ideal of a man is one for whom I can have the greatest respect. He has high standards of morality, right, and justice. He is an energetic and successful business man. He does not possess the little mannerisms, such as flattery, effusiveness and insincerity, which make so many men disagreeable to us. He is reserved and chivalrous in nature. He is not a handsome man, but great strength of character is written in his face. This is my ideal of a man, but as ideals are seldom realized it is wise to hold this one subject to alterations. One's ideal is such an imaginary creature that it seems not only difficult, but sacriligious to describe him. Mine, first of all, is manly, commanding respect. He is strong, brave, self-reliant, and yet gentle and courteous. He ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [27] ---------- is not faultless, but with none of the petty faults which are so annoying. Over generosity I can forgive. I have not thought of the personal appearance of my hero, but of course I expect his outward appearance to in some way reflect the inner beauty. He is not handsome but power and determination are stamped in the firm lines of his mouth and chin. His eyes somewhat soften this expression. They are kind and patient, keen and penetrating, calm and steady—and brown. He is tall and broad that he may be able to endure all things, in accomplishing his great plans. This is my ideal; is there such man? May I describe him? He is tall. One may hardly call him handsome but there is a soulful beauty in his face. His appearance is, in dress immaculately neat, his hair brushed by nature's own hand, showing no tendency towards foppishness. Yet with all this as the Scotch mother said: It's nay th6 looks, nor yet the size, But aye the wordies and the wise." Then must I tell the character, wh:^ is shown in his every action and gesture. He is quiet, unassuming and listens well to each speaker, but when he speaks The mountains quiver The world is filled with music And the glorious heavns grander grow— All still is when he ceases. He is noble and upright, strong in his duty yet courteous and gentle to all who are weaker than himself. He is a lover of poetry, of literature,— and nature, his mother and God. Yes, he, the imagined one, is all this,—but what need have I to recount his graces ? They are not possible, they cannot be, else he will not be human—then let me say he loves his fellow men and all the rest is good. Higher let our ideals ever be Than can be reached by man, So high that reaching up We never reached the top but further can, And climb nor weary grow But onward up and on, As we progress our ideals rise And urge us onward—on. "Ideal" means perfection, but this is not so with my "ideal man " I do not expect him to be uerfect but he should have a fascinating ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [28] ---------- personality, having high ideal of life; be broad minded, be, well bred and be sympathetic and kind. He must not be conceited nor pessimistic but should look on the bright side of things. He should in some degree have personal attractions, having strong features showing strong character and be dark complexioned, and— but pshaw, this is an ideal. He is manly, ambitious and kind. Has a goal toward which he is striving and the will and determination to swing circumstances his way—however dark at times they maj appear to be. This must not make him hard, but on the contrary, more sympathetic, stronger. He must have a girl friend. I caught a glimpse of him once as he stood there on the edge of that cliff in the mist of early morning. His head was bowed; the first bright rays of sunlight intensified the gold of his hair. He stood irresolute and gazed upon the beauty of the village far beneath him; he saw some one climbing up the path which he had climbed; he listened to the drowsy voice of Nature, newly wakened—she seemed to bid him linger in that restful solitude. He turned and saw his path lay straight before him steep, narrow, rocky. He paused —then threw himself upon the ground to rest. "It was so sweet to rest." I turned in disappointment—yet lingered— for he was beautiful to look upon; every line of his face spoke of innate refinement, strength and purity. The sun rose higher—he seemed to feel the thrill of his great strength within his veins; ashamed, he leaped up, tossed away the withered flower he had plucked from the rocks below and looked about him. From far above the lone cry of a bird, through the interlacing branches of an oak a penciled ray of sunlight pointed the precipitous path ahead. He looked—then first I saw his eyes. They must have caught their color from the sky—the fire of new purpose glinted in tiem. Then he was gone—my ideal had vanished. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [29] ---------- THe Normal Boy's Ideal Girl The ideal girl should be beautiful physically, intellectually and spiritually. She should be accomplished, especially in music, and art, and she should also be well versed in literature and the languages. She should use taste and discretion in her manners of dress and should above all things be neat. Her character should be spotless and her disposition bright and cheerful. In fact, the ideal girl should be the perfect embodiment of all that is beautiful and womanly in woman. She need not necessarily be pretty. She must not be unneat in dress and appearance. She must not be cynical or pessimistic. She must not be too talkative. She must not be ignorant of masculine sports, and should be able to appreciate skillful games. She must not be a girl of weak vitality, and small endurance. She must not speak ill of her own sex. The general characteristics of all girls are somewhat the same and there are not many things upon which the opposite sex differ. This is the subject which any young man should be able to handle with credit, although different individuals may differ some in the minor qualifications, none will disagree in the few essentials, which, combined, make up the ideal girl. First she should be blessed with a strong character. She must be sound mentally -and morally. She should have a store of natural talent and should know how to use it to the best advantage. She must be intelligent. She must have a cheerful disposition. She must be able to see the serious as well as the bright side of life. She must have a sympathetic nature. She need not be an athlete, neither need she be able to concoct indigestible "messes" with a chafing dish. Summing up these dierent qualifications any young man will find he has painted a picture of his mother in girlhood, an ideal girl. There are thousands like her throughout the land and their chief attraction is that they are not aware of the fact In describing the ideal girl, one must bear in mind that the standard of judging her is not what she is, but what she is striving to be. The kind of girl that is my ideal is one that is at all times attempting to do her duty accord- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [30] ---------- ing to the highest light which is in the possession of the world, the Bible. This does not imply that she should go through life with a long-drawn face. If she is following the rule given above her happiness will manifest itself in such a manner that those around will feel the sunshine of her joy. Examples of such women are Frances E. Willard, and Clara Barton. Since beauty lies only in the beauty spots, it cuts no ice. R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Thomas r Simpson REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND INSURANCE BROKERS If you have a little money to loan, call in and see our list of Real Estate First Mortgages. Correspondence invited ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [31] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUSM, MANA6KR 106 Roily Street •««« tUfcatco* CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manaf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is belielnng PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. D A V I S , PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class, TELEPHONE BLACK 3 26 « Good all A the year round V FLORAL CREAM Ramovti Sanntr1! Tan » * Wi »«•»»• Ch»pt alilta PRICE 25C Sample Bottle FREE • DeChamplain Graham ML OWL PHARMACY H C o r . D o c k a n d H o l l y S t » . ^ ^ OPEN AM, NIGHT Examination $ree All Work Guaranteed SCIENTIFIC J. CP. WOLL OPTICIAN 216 E. Holly St., near Bk St. WHATCOffl, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [32] ---------- P. $. to a normal Girl'$ tetter I must tell you about the fun we had a few nights ago, it is too good to keep. There were two girls who room here who had two fellows come to see them—two Normal boys. When they had been in the room a short time we locked them in (the girls had forgotten and left the key on the wrong side of the door just previous to the advent of the boys). Then we roped them in and as they were in an upstairs room they couldn't get out. Occasionally we would turn off the electricity for a few minutes. Then we got a couple of alarm clocks and kept them busy outside their door. After locking them in safely we made a plate of fudge and under its influence composed the advice, etc., which was sent in in installments modeW after the "Sir Roger De Coverly Series." Then the kisses we made resound through the halls fairly shook the house. We advised the girls to let the Bros, down through the window, tearing their rugs to pieces for this purpose. We kept them in for about an hour, when we unlocked the door and allowed them to have a little tug-of-war with the xopes so they would learn how to appreciate a "joke," and finally the boys, more scared than hurt, took their leave looking as though they had seen "the ghost of Hamlet's father." We are now booking for the fond lover who comes to the back stairs courting and singing sonnets he has put to rackety music. One girl mistook him for a stray cat and nearly beat him to death, while the landlady declared he was a wood-stealing tramp and 'phoned for the police. He had better be careful—queer noises must have queer sources. £S«^6 lt;3«€««S$S^e6«€€$ t g School Supplies J. N. Selby lt; Co. Books, Stationery 35 Compositions and Note Books * made of Bank Stock are the $ best S Phone Red 51 A 124 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM. Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY SON, PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 173 505 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, TeMione Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost AH Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [34] ---------- • • • • • • • • • I THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Pine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and M y Sts. i n n i i i i i i H U i i i i i i g^ Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* Hon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J These never fail yoti. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street WHATCOH, WA5 H Monro, Blake lt;£L H a s k e l l CAN SUPPLY YOU IN MOST OP YOUR HARDWARE SUPPLIES TRY US WHEN IN NEED . . . . Monro, Blake $ rjaskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 March - Page [36] ---------- FOR STUDYING AMD READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 P£R THOUSAND FEET gt; rOR COOKING NO DIRT: TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS I S SHUT OFF* S1.T5 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE •4.50 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. S6.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS Wtetcoii toiwtv MHwy «»4 O i * Co. C lt;Kfft«* ntohi ui JOIW. 1MB? St., (BftatCMi Ipfilf-tas^ilftPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33191
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 March
Date: 1904-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1904 Volume 01 - Page 279 1904-03-06 Board met in regular session at the principal's office at the school building. Present, Trustees Edens, Minton and Teck, Principal Mathes and the cler
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1904 Volume 01 - Page 279 1904-03-06 Board met in regular session at the principal's of
Show more1904-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1904 Volume 01 - Page 279 1904-03-06 Board met in regular session at the principal's office at the school building. Present, Trustees Edens, Minton and Teck, Principal Mathes and the clerk. These vouchers were ordered certified by the state auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #225 - favor W.U. Tel. Co., $1.50. Maintenance. Voucher #226 - favor Postal Tel. Co., $2.86. Maintenance. Voucher #227 - favor Imp. Coffee Co., $0.70. Maintenance. Voucher #228 - favor M.V. Jrnl. Of Ed., $12. Maintenance. Voucher #229 - favor E.T. Mathes, $28.25. Maintenance. Voucher #230 - favor Lowman and Hanford. $27.06. Maintenance. Voucher #231 - favor D.C. Heath and Co., $42.78. Maintenance. Voucher #232 - favor Ginn and Co., $34.60. Maintenance. Voucher #233 - favor Ginn and Co., $44.10. Maintenance. Voucher #234 - favor Macmillan Co., $47.58. Maintenance. Voucher #235 - favor G. Spiers, $26.50. Maintenance. Voucher #236 - Holly Press, $25.00. Maintenance. Voucher #237 - Morse Hdw. Co., $0.70. Maintenance. Voucher #238 - favor E.R. Croft, $5.50. Maintenance. Voucher #239 - favor C.M. Sherman. $40.95. Library. Voucher #240 - favor B.B. Furn. Co., $7.60. Lab. Eq. and S. Voucher #241 - favor Students Coop. Soc. $29.96. Library. Voucher #242 - favor B.B. Furn. Co., $7.39. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #243 - favor C.W. Risedorph, $3.25. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #244 - favor M.W. Hdw. Co., $18.72. Lab Eq. and Sup. Voucher #245 - favor Fair Store, $2.70. Lab Eq. and Sup. Voucher #246 - favor Edson and Irish. $6.90. Lab Eq. and Sup. Voucher #247 - favor C.E. Lind, $178.80. Imp. Campus. Voucher #248 - favor Munro-Blake-Haskell, $96.87. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11484
Title: Normal Messenger - 1904 February
Date: 1904-02-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1904_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER February 1904 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [2] ---------- M$m i MUiiut nHnulf Ant uu. I illffillilfiMiiiillii ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [
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Show more1904_0201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER February 1904 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [2] ---------- M$m i MUiiut nHnulf Ant uu. I illffillilfiMiiiillii ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [3] ---------- The Clearing Continues Through February Profits eliminated on nearly everything in the store. Every Ladies'Suit, Cloak and Waist (except Silk) offered at 1=2 Price Great reductions in Muslin Underwear, Dress Skirts and Wrappers. —ALI lt;— Dress Goods Blankets* Underwear L i n e n s At the Eastern Wholesale Price Special Clearing Sale of Ladies' and Children's Shoes 5fc to $L» Sayed on Every Pair The Leader Try our Grocery Dept Main 172 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [4] ---------- Dr. C K. R.OM, Mgr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDGE, KLINE VAN WYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the ^ETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. BeUiflgham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, J»Ji Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Offic^'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 8311 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M, D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black «86 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. CHA8. C. TURNER, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525., CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER n^n- TM~.I, J108 West Holly Street Holly Block } ^ g j ^ ^ g t ^ t Phone B l a c k i m ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 0M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 1061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BI.OCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wan't to fire Rear the normal School Lysle's Normal School Tracts and lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to $tate Dorsal School C A M P B E L L 18 Clo-r** Block. 4* Whatcom, WasH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [7] ---------- r—State——^ Dormal School -WHATCOM * WASHINGTON ON October 27, last, the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven voted to consolidate as one city under the name of Bellingham. Officers have been elected for the consolidated city and early in 1904 the name of our postoffice will be changed from Whatcom to Bellingham. Second Semester will Open February 1st, 1904 Many new classes will be organized at the opening of the new semester, including classes in the common branches and first grade subjects in addition to the regular subjects of the various courses of study. Prominent Features Two good buildings; new dining hall; catalogued library; large museum; physical, chemical, and biological laboratories; stereoptican and dark rooms; gymnasium with dressing rooms andbaths; manual trainiug department; large, well-equipped training school; large, beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses Students may enter at any time. Board androom costs from $3.75 to $4.35 per week. Opportunity is offered, to work for board. Library fee is $10—one-half is returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Principal - • * £ • VA. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [8] ---------- • »»»• » »»**•** lt;«« Printing • • * • * • * • * • • • • * • • • * • • • • • • • • * • • • * lt; • • * : We Produce the Best Hollg There is nothing to be found in the modern age \ * requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is an rt! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Staxietg tfoer* utt ttraug Faxls produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. The tost fat thx Business TOan and the latest far tire Sacietg kaig is fauna at the . . . . HOLLY "PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and B l a n k Book Folks IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences BLANCHE EVANS, English • Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School MISS GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Inter mediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [10] ---------- Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger February 1904 A SketcK of tHe Life of James DwigHt Dana (Read before the Geology class, January 5th.) CONTINUED PROM JANUARY NUMBER Another phase of his life must now be taken up, that of a scientific explorer as a member of the scientific corps of the United States Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. As early as 1828 John W. Reynolds, a public-spirited citizen of Ohio, had agitated the dispatch of an expedition by the United States navy to explore the islands and lands of the South Pacific. This expedition was to subserve the double purpose of science arid commerce. Reynolds, whose name has almost been lost to fame, visited various parts of the United States enlisting enthusiastic sentiment in favor of his beneficient project. His labors, while seeming to receive the endorsement of congress, did not, through one obstacle and another, come to a realization till 1838. The squadron'detailed for this ever memorable expedition consisted of the following vessels: The Vin-cennes, the Peacock the Purpoise, the Relief, the Sea-Gull, the Flying-Fish, six vessels in all. The scientific corps consisted of twelve persons, variously styled as naturalist, artist, botanist, philologist, taxidermist, etc. Dana was detailed as geologist and mineralogist, though it afterwards fell to his labors to. do some laborious work in zoology. Lieut. Charles ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [12] ---------- Wilkes was chosen commander of the expedition. He was the same officer who afterwards became famous for his seizure of Mason and Slidell, Confederate agents to the British government, from the British packet boat Trent in 1861. His work as a bold navigator and continent discoverer is overshadowed by this naval episode, which for a time seemed sure to involve the United States in a war with Great Britain. The squadron set sail from Hampton Koads August 18, 1838. I shall first sketch the route traversed by the famous squadron, and then descant upon some of the more important features of the exploration. From Hampton Roads the expedition sailed eastward, going by the Azores, the Madieras and Cape Verde islands, at which later islands the party made a brief stay; then to Rio Jan" eiro, where they remained for repairs and supplies for about six weeks. In crossing the equator en route from Rio Janeiro, the party had much amusement out of one of the number who expected to see a real line in crossing the equator. From Rio Janeiro they sailed to Rio Negro, in the northern part of Patagonia, where only a landing of a few days occurred; from there they made for Orange Harbor, a little to the north and west of the island bearing the name of Cape Horn. Here a temporary base of action for diverse exploration was established. The Porpoise, under Capt. Wilkes, started on a reconnoitring excursion into the Polar regions, and the Relief, to which Dana was assigned, made a cruise of the Magellan straits. "No results came of Wilkes' cruise, and the Relief barely escaped shipwreck. From tiie straits of Magallen the Relief sailed northward for Valparaiso, Chili, arriving there April 15, 1839, the other ships arriving afterward. After a period of exploration and survey in this part of the world, the party sailed for Callao, the seaport of Lima. From this port the squadron sailed to the South Sea islands, and here the hard work of the expedi- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [13] ---------- tion began. The party first sailed to the Pau-motu group of islands, then to Tahiti, then to the Samoan or Navigator group, of which the island Upolu includes the well-known harbor Apia, where Eobert Louis Stevenson spent the last four years of his life. On the 10th of November, 1839, the squadron sailed from Apia destined for Sydney. On the 26th of December the Vincennes, Peacock and Porpoise set sail from Sydney for another polar excursion, the glory of which was the discovery of land within the Antarstis waters. From New Zenland the party in due time went to the Tonga group; from there to the Fijis; from there they set sail the middle of August, 1840, for the Sandwich islands. On these latter islands Dana visited and carefully studied Manna Loa and Manna Kea. On April 5, 1841, the Vincennes and Porpoise left the Hawaian islands and in twenty-three days came upon Cape Disappointment, at the mouth of the Columbia river, where they barely escaped shipwreck. However, the Peacock, aboard of which was Dana, did not leave Oahu, one of the Sandwich islands, until December 2, 1840. This vessel visited several islands, and arriving at the mouth of the Columbia river the 18th day of July, nearly two months after the Vincennes and Porpoise, struck the shoals of the river and was beaten into a wreck; but the crew escaped with their lives. The latter part of the summer and the early part of the fall were spent by Dana and his friends in reconnoitring work in Oregon and California. The party arriving at San Francisco boarded their vessels, doubled their course and sailed for Manilla, where the expedition arrived January 12, 1842. The route home included Singapore, the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope, a visit to Capetown and the island of St.Helena. The squadron brought up in Sandy Hook in June, 1842, after an absence at sea of nearly four years. While at Sohung an episode in which Dana was the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [14] ---------- principal actor occurred that ought perhaps to be related. The party was enjoying the Sultan's hospitality just after a kind of treaty. Dana had laid aside his bowie-knife pistol for a moment, and the taking qualities of the natives had caused it to disappear. Wilkes demanded its restoration, which was promptly made, but it was afterward humorously related by Dana's friends that the young scientist (he was then twenty-nine) came very nearly involving the United States in war. From 1843 to 1856, a period of nearly fourteen years, Dana's time was spent mainly in working out the minutiae of his material collected on the expedition and in preparing three large, voluminous reports upon his investigations. These reports consisted in the order of their publication of a Report on Zorphytes, a Report upon the Geology of the lands visited, together with his observations and deductions, and a Report on the Crustacea in two quarto volumes. His tnme in preparing these reports was more than equivalent to a course spent in graduate study in any large university. During these years of preparing his report Dana spent his time in Washington and New Haven. Its society did not seem to cultivate the patronage of this young hero of travel and exploration. At one time he seems to have been ordered to remain in Washington while prosecuting his labors. To this he objected on the ground that Washington was a poor place in which to do his work, because of the scarcity of scientific books. The great Smithsonian Institute did not then exist. There was no Congressional Library with any extended works upon science. He was often irritated by the worthless suggestions of individuals, who gt; while dressed in a little brief authority and for the time being having the power to impede the progress and value of his reports, were quite presumptions. At one time Capt. Wilkes objected to Dana's giving European scientific names to his species, but right then and there ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [15] ---------- Dana refused to go ahead with his work, and, as the government had no one who could do the work, it Was obliged to let Dana go ahead in his own way. In its publication of his reports the government pursued a small-minded jpol-icy. For instance, it was ordered in the case of the Eeport of Zoophytes that only one hundred copies should be printed, not because of economic considerations, but because the publication of so small a unmber would lend a greater value to their authority if only a few dignitaries and institutions possessed them Objection was even made to Dana's publishing twenty-five copies at his own expense. Dana was married to Miss Henrietta Silli-man in New Haven June 5th,1844. The happy couple lived to celebrate their golden wedding. Dana's eldest son, Edward Salisbury, is professor of physics and curateor of mineralogy in Yale university. While Dana was engaged in writng his reports Harvard, ever eager to enlist the services of men of eminence, tried to secure his services as an instructor. She had already enticed Agassiz from his Swiss home to become one of her faculty. Asa Gray, her professor of botany, seconded by Agassiz, was foremost in negotiating to attract Dana Harvard-wise. But fortunately for Yale at this juncture Prof. Edward E. Salisbury, a wealthy and liberal resident of Yale, founded the Silliman Professorship of Natural History for Yale with the understanding that Dana should be its first incumbent Dana first took up his duties at his academic post February 18, 1856. He proved himself a thorough university man, sparing enough of his time to thoroughly familiarize himself with the spirit and administration of the giteat universities of Europe. In the advancement of Yale his counsels were often invited. His duties as teacher involved only an hour each day. More than anything else Dana was an investigator, but if the value of a teacher is ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [16] ---------- measured by the number of young men or women he can nspire to industry, Dana must always be accounted as one of America's great techers. I might add the names of many men who were once his students and have since become famous in different branches of geology. I t seems very little of anecdote attaches to Prof. Dana's teaching. The following story is related of Dana. It seems that some of Dana's students had collected some mineral specimens one day and going into the classroom laid them upon the venerable professor's desk for him to identify when he came in to deliver his lecture. These specimens consisted of quartz, felspar, hornblende and a cube of mud, which one of the boys had nicely shaped and colored so as to simulate some genuine species. The students awaited the coming of the quickly-stepping, nervous little man with much anticipation si amusement. He stepped to the desk and one of the boys asked him if he would please identify the minerals before him. With that quickness of decision so characteristic of him he thumbed over the specimens, saying: "This is a specimen of quartz, this of felspar, this of hornblende," and picking up the cube of colored clay without a break in his rapid phraseology, "this is a specimen of impudence." He was an indefatigable worker and during the period of preparing his reports entailed serious disturbances of health. In 1859 he had to take a vacation from his college duties, going on a ten months' tour of Europe, three of which were spent in Switzerland, but even then his tense mental machinery could not remain static. While on this sojourn to Switzerland he prepared a vade-mecum for the convenience of travellers in the • Swiss Alps. Between 1862 and 1864 he prepared his Manual of Geology. In 1869 and again in 1874 he suffered physical collapses which took him from his college duties. In 1880 he again had to give up his college duties for a time and finally, in 1890, relinquished his duties as a college prof essor, spending the rest of his days in quiet study and investigation. For the last ten years of his life three hours a day was the maximum he could devote to .mental duties, but in the field working out the intricacies of the Taconic rods, the vigor and freshness of youth seemed to return to him, and he often ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [17] ---------- found himself more than a match for his assistants and students in the field. In respect to his health, he was much like Darwin and Agassiz, whose cautions to Dana not to overlook his health, Dr. Gilman says, would be amusing if they were not so pathetic. For years Darwin would only work n hour a day. He became president of the Amedican Association for the Advancement of 'Science and the National Academy of Science. He was made a Doctor of Lews by Harvard in 1886, and by Edinburgh in 1889. From Munich he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1872. I will not be so tedious as to mention the large number of foreign societies of which he was made a member. The Copley medal, awarded once a year by the Royal Society of London to any student of the world who has shown extraordinary ability and attainments in any branch of science came to him in 1877. Five years before the Wallaston medal of the Royal Geological Society of London had been awarded to Dana for his contributions to min* eralogy and geology. The Royal Society of New South Wales awarded him the Clarke Memorial medal in 1882. In April, 1882, the Barton Society of Natural History bestowed upon him the Walker prize of $1000 for distinguished services in natural history. Dana was a man who lived a simple life. He received but few visits and rarely paid one. He was tall and slender, about five feet and nine inches in height. Dana received his scientific friends in his study room, and was always approachable, no matter how deeply he might be engaged in his work. He worked to the very day of his death, his life going out on the 14th of April, 1895, as gently as the snuflmg of the wick-, whose candle has been burned to its base. A: P. ROMINE. A Polar Expedition My friend Jack and I had long been contemplating a trip to the North Pole, but some unforeseen obstacle had always prevented us from taking the trip. Finally we decided that we would go in the. spring of 1956j regardless of anything that might turn up to pre- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [18] ---------- vent our going. We had an airship built according to our own plans and specifications, being large enough to carry a crew of fourteen men, the necessary provisions, and a lot of miscellaneous articles, such as tools, ropes, and other required implements. For ballast we took twelve barrels of tar, thinking that we might have some use of it on the trip. On the 15th day of May, in the year mentioned, everything was in readiness for our journey. The morning was fair with the ex* ception of a few clouds appearing to the northeast and a fresh breeze blowing from the west, so we had no reason for a longer delay. The machine was put in motion and we rose to a height of a thousand feet or more before we began our journeying, making sure to reach such a height as would make us perfectly safe from colliding with any unlooked for object, before we could avoid it in the great speed which we were certain to attain. The first day we travelled at a rate of ninety-five miles per hour and everything seemed very favorable and promised certain success. At the close of the first day we descended into a valley where we pitched camp over night, very much pleased with our day's work. The second day was equally favorable, although we had a strong wind from the north to contend with, making our average speed much less. The third day, however, our difficulties began. A snowstorm, accompanied by a blizzard rendering it absolutely impossible for further progress, nothing was accomplished that day except that one of the crew meat. Nothing of any consequence occurred the day following only that the cold became almost unendurable, as we were drawing nearer the pole. Thus we travelled day by day until the morning of the seventh day we heard a noise resembling very much the thunder in the distance, and upon dra\ving nearer the roar was so intense that it was the greatest difficulty to make an audible sound. The mystery was scon solved, for when we came near enough, we perceived a huge shaft, or column, standing in a perpendicular position, which we later discovered to be the earth's axis. The ice and snow had thawed away from this shaft a considerable distance, owing to the steam and heat issuing forth around its' sides, caused ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [19] ---------- by the grinding of dirt and rocks constantly dropping in. Thinking that we could relieve some of its difficulties, we proceeded to roll seven barrels of our tar down the sides, which instantly acted as a lubricator. The deafening sound was soon quenched and the turning became so rapid that it was with a great deal of trouble for us to maintain our foothold. We were greatly alarmed for we knew that such a rapid rate of speed would certainly play havoc with things in a short time, but fortunately the tar was soon worn away and it resumed its former motion. The preparations for our return trip were soon in order, as the strain, mingled with anxiety, had risen to a very high pitch. With the exception of a little bad luck now and then, our homeward journey was a rapid and successful one. Being aided by a strong wind from the north, we were soon back to our waiting friends and relatives, who were no less pleased than ourselves upon hearing of the outcome of our bold attempt and success. A few days before Christmas a little girl in the primary department was missed from her accustomed place. She was ill and the doctor said she had double pneumonia. He said, too, that her case was doubtful. For days and nights her kind friends and her father watched and tended her, all the while trying to hide their mute sorrow. Her little playthings and her Christmas gifts lay unheeded until finally the brave little sufferer was released. Little Anna B. Kogers was a marked child among children. She was beautiful to look upon with her soft, full, dark eyes and transparent skin, killed a polar bear, giving us a fresh supply of She was most lovable, obedient and grateful. Motherless as she was, she became the center of a lonely father's life, to whom all days are now dark. Her little desk in school will always remind us of much sweetness that is no more on earth. Longfellow's words keep beating in our ears:— "She is not dead, this child of our affection; But gone unto that school, Where she no longer needs our poor protection, And Christ Himself doth rule." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [20] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON MAY WILUAMS, '04 BVSINBSSMANAOBR EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS. '06, Utopian * T i t „ _ _ VIVIAN SO RELLE. '07,Soronian.... J wierary MARGERY SPRATT, '07, Aurora.... { T«n-i« LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan~...) Micaia GRACE ICKES, '05. Y. W. C A. CARRIE RISEDORPH. '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic ...... Alumni BIRDIE WINCHELL,'05, Parthenon Chapel Notes TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V FEBRUARY J9M NO. J3 By the time this Messenger reaches you, you will doubtless be well settled in this semester's work. May you be prosperous. We regret very much that you received last month's Messenger at such a late date. It was due to unavoidable delays in printing. The presentation of the silver cup to the Normal school by the Kline Brothers is but another evidence of the good feeling of the citi" zens of Bellingham toward the Normal students. Both the faculty and student body appreciate the kindness not only of the Kline Brothers, but also that of all the business men of the Bay. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [21] ---------- Locals Miss Sadie Hubbell was called home to Se-dro- Woolley on account of the illness of her father, but she was soon able to return. Miss Myers has relieved the Junior class of the regular "current news review," which occurred every month, and since it caused so much newspaper and magazine research, you can see by the looks of the Juniors that a burden has been lifted off their minds. Several of the students who attended school during the first semester have left for their homes. Among them are Misses Buege, Ris-ley, Kale and Sancomb. The Junior recitnl given Friday, Jan. 22, by some of the members of the class was a decided success. It was well attended, notwithstanding the rainy weather. Prof. Goodwin rendered several fine vocal selections in the absence of Dr. Kandall Williams of Tacoma, who was unable to be present because of ill- -ness. The following program was rendered: PART I. "The Theater Party." Miss Drummond "A Confederate Victory." Miss Records "The Revolt of Mother." Miss Roberts Vocal Solo Prof. Goodwin "Jean Valjean and the Bishop". .Mr. Hipkoe Vocal Selections Prof. Goodwin PART II. "A Committee on Matrimony."—A Comedy .Miss Birney and Mr. Wells The musical selections rendered by the Stanford boys in the auditorium were much appreciated by the large number of students who attended the recital. . Another musical treat was given during the assembly period by the Misses Bellaire, of Minneapolis. Miss Wilson, our librarian, left for her home in Athens, Ohio, on account of the death ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [22] ---------- of her mother. The heartfelt sympathy of the students and faculty goes with her. Miss Freida Starke, who atteded school here last year, has re-entered since Christmas as a member of the Senior class. A series of very interesting lectures are being given by the members of the faculty to the Normal students by request of the Young Women's Christian Association. The first lecture of the course was given by Dr. Mathes, who spoke on the subject "The History of the Hebrews. It was much appreciated by all who attended. Dr. Bowman's lecture "The Impress of Civiliation upon the Holy Scriptures," was also intensely interesting. Professor Stone's lecture dealt with "The Translations of the Bible." He gave the history of the translations from the earliest up to the most recent versions. He also showed copies of some of the earliest script. We shall be denied the pleasure of hearing the fourth number of the course, due to Miss Myers' resignation. "Miss T— "O, Mr. Shell! What kind of stones are these ?" Teacher—"Tow is a part of flax." (After a short discussion about tow-heads,) "What is tow?" Pupil—"Tow is a part of the hair." The Misses Louise and Annabelle Hanne-bohl spent their Christmas vacation in Seattle with some of their friends. On Thursday, in general assembly, Dr. Mathes announced the resignation of Miss Myers, one of our most highly esteemed teachers. From his remarks we are led to believe that some prosperous young business man of Southern California is to blame for our loss. We, as students, extend our heartiest best wishes to Miss Myers. One rainy Saturday evening found seven seniors ensconced in one of two rooms which ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [23] ---------- had been combined, jabbering away, as school girls do, when finally the wise one—the Caesar of the crowd—mentioned the cause for the meeting. That was to read a book—no, it wasn't a foolish romance—but that wise little book of Tolstoi's. Having read it and found the moral, they repaired to the adjoining room for refreshments. What a supper they had. Very wise sayings and wiser answers were indulged in at that happy time, and they finally broke away from the table at eleven, each one professing that she had enjoyed the evening. Mr. Potter, superintedent of the Salem Indian School, was a visitor at the Normal and entertained the students in general assembly with a very interesting talk concerning his work with the Indians. The most pleasing feature was his description of the Indian sign language. The Rev. Sulliger and Bishop Hamilton of the Methodist-Episcopal church visited the Normal. The latter delivered a very pleasing and entertaining address to the school. The Chilic society gave Miss Myers a farewell reception Friday, Jan. 22. Among the old students who visited the Normal last month were May Knox and Margaret Schneider, who are teaching in the Port Town" send schools. Miss Lulu Robinson, who on the account of sickness in her family, has been home for the past two weeks, has returned to school. Miss Elva Duncanson and Miss Ellen Graham spent Saturday and Sunday at Ferndale visiting Miss Duncanson's parents. One £ gt;f the Senior girls received a diamond ring for Christmas, and she is now wearing it on the third finger of her left hand. Miss Abbey Lynn, who was called home so suddenly, has returned and taken up her regular work. Although she lost several weeks of school she will be able to finish this year ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [24] ---------- Miss Downing and Miss Hull entertained the First Year Class in their rooms at Snow-flake Cottage. Each one present dressed to represent some book. The first hour was spent in guessing the books represented. The remainder of the pleasant evening was spent in flinch and crokinole. We are sorry to learn that Miss Nora See has left school. L. A. Jennings passed the civil service examination and will sail for Manilla February 9th, where he will take up the burdens of a school teacher. We wish him a pleasant trip and all due success. Exchanges The exchanges are interesting this month. Time and space do not allow our giving our estimation of each one. The Pacific Wave is always on time. The High School Echo of Puyallup is worthy of recognition this month. "A man went into a restaurant the other day and said he wanted eggs the worst way. He got them that way."—Ex. To win a girl, haye affection in your heart, perfection in your manners, and confection in your pockets.—Ex. Take note of the Xmas number of the Spinster. We congratulate our fair sister on her reading material and clever illustrations. Willie—Pa,.what is a talkng machine made of? V Pa—The first one was made of a rib, my son. —Ex. . If, as our San Eafael friend thinks, a paper may truly be judged by its exchange column/ The Adjutant will certainly stand the test " Olympus, we like the style of your paper. You have a very creditable exchange column. 9 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [25] ---------- Stranger to Small Girl—"Little girl, how old are you ?" Girl—"I'm four on the train, five at home and six at school."—Ex. We recommend the article "The Philosophy of History" in the salute. The Normal Kecord certainly keeps up to the standard she has set for herself. Athletics The interest in athletics has not appreciably decreased since the close of the football season, because as soon as the football season was over, the attention of those athletically inclined was turned to basket ball, and the season for that game is now well advanced. The young men of the Normal have been doing practically all of the basket ball playing this season. They have organized three teams; a first team, a second team, and an independent team, called the "Normal Invincibles." The first team consists of: Everett, center; White, (Capt), forward; Pierce, forward; Carse, guard; Moultray, guard. The "invincible" team consists of Dunning, (Capt.,) center; March, forward; Fer-schler, forward; Phelps, guard; Anderson, guard. We have not been able to get the names of the second team. These teams have practiced a good deal, played practice games among themselves, and two of them, the first team and the "invincibles," have played games with teams outside of the school. All of the games played with ontside teams have resulted in defeats for the Normal representatives, the first team having dropped two games to the Puget Sound Academy, and the "invincibles" one to Co. M. However^ these defeats have only served to show the boys their weak points, and, as they are practicing and strengthening these weak points, we feel sure that the next time one of the Normal teams meets an outside team the fat side of the score will be for the Normal. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [26] ---------- A great deal of additional interest was aroused in basket ball when, on January 19, Dr. Mathes uncovered a beautiful silver cup, presented by Kline Bros., to be competed for by the different classes of the school. The conditions of the giving of the cup are that it is to remain in the school and to be competed for by the teams from the different classes from year to year. The cup is very beautiful, and will arouse a spirit of competition among the classes which will result in the organizing of more teams and in the arousing of greater interest in the game by the student body. The generosity of Kline Bros, in presenting the cup is appreciated by every student in the school, and we wish to extend to them through these columns our most hearty thanks. As there are not enough boys who play basket ball in each class to organize a team, the competition for the cup will be among the girls of the classes. Steps have been taken already to organize teams, and the competition for the cup promises to be exceedingly keen. The most disagreeable feature of the season has been the small attendance at the games. No amateur athletic team, which represents a school, can live and be a success without the entire support of the school which it represents. If this support is not given the team they become discouraged and disband before they have had time to see what they can do. The reason for this is easy to see. The team sees that they do not have the support of the school, and, realizing that if they do not have the financial as well as the social backing of the school, they begin to think that their efforts are not appreciated, and knowing that a successful season without the support of the entire student body is an impossibility, they become discouraged and disband, and the reputation of the school in that line is at zero. A good example of what the attendance has been this year was that at the game played with the P. S. A. The expenses for. that game were $30 and.there was only a $15 house present, thus ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [27] ---------- leaving the team $15 in debt for one game. Isn't that enough to discourage any team ? Students of the Normal school! If we are ever to have any successful athletic teams, our interest, influence and financial help towards supporting these teams must be greatly increased. So the next time a game is announced, tell everybody you see about it, get your colors out, and come to the game prepared to shout, or if you can't shout, come and show your loyalty by buyng a ticket, and above all things don't say: "Oh, I don't think I'll go because I am afraid the boys will be beaten." When But a Lad There was a pause at the breakfast table that morning. It was a long one, and a long pause was quite unusual, especially at the breakfast table. But this morning there seemed very little to be said, since both father and mother were not at home. So the three people who were endeavoring to enjoy the meal were musing, dreaming and thinking. At last Carol broke the silence. "How fast time slips by," she said. "It hardly seems longer than a sesaon since last February 14th, when I found my own picture in the mail." And she laughed softly. "That's the first I ever heard of it," cried , her brother Fred, much surprised, for girls, he supposed, could never keep a secret ionger than two minutes. "Oh! I didn't mean that you should know, but it doesn't matter now." Then turning to her aunt—"I suppose you have never enjoyed the receving of such a thing, Aunt Alice?" "No, indeed; and it seems to me that the young people of today are getting careless about such things. When I was your age, Carol, such a thing was considered a gross insult" Carol looked surprised. "But, aunty, it was really funny. You know how I enjoy debating on woman's suffrage. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [28] ---------- The valentine pictured an old woman wearing the white ribbon bow, standing on a barrel dealing blows thick and fast upon the backs of a crowd of men fleeing for their lives, while a gaping crowd of women stood watching her." "Well, fortunately," replied Aunt Alice, "there is no one to take such an interest in me." Soon they arose and Fred went away, looking thoughtful. When he had a new idea the cat always suffered for it. Alas, for poor pussy that morning. Miss Alice Newbury was considered very severe and austere by all who knew her. Even her nearest relatives found it difficult to satisfy her fastidious tastes. She had spent a month with her brother's family, and in that length of time Carol seemed to be the only one who had made any visible advance in her affections. The next day at 2 p. m. found Fred in a notion store, looking at valentines. This was not wrong, he persuaded himself. He was returning home after seeing his aunt on the train. He had almost regretted something in his heart as she waved him good-by from the window. "But that is childish," he thought, "and it's not going to spoil my fun." Finally he chose two. One was a dainty blue and white bit of prettiness, fit, truly, for telling the secret of the heart. The other—he will be ashamed if I tell it. Alas! that such things are made that may be liable to hurt the tender feelings at a time when joy should be full—displayed the cartoonist's hideous idea of the foolish coquettish' ness of an old, wrinkled maid. Fred smiled mischievously as he asked for envelopes which were similar in size and floral design. He hurried home. "Fred! Oh, FredF called Carol from the hall. "Yes; yes," he answered impatiently, as he addressed two envelopes and sealed them hurriedly, and in a moment was with his sister. It was February 16th. Fred stood in the hall with an open letter in his hand. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [29] ---------- My dear nephew, it ran. "You cannot realize how heartily I appreciate your kind thoughtfulness in sending me the little token which reminded me of the happiest days of my life—" But I shall not tell it all, for it ran on in a stream of praise which caused the reader to blush and look more ashamed with himself than pleased. "Well," he thought after reading it, "the old lady didn't get it after all, and I'll feel like a drowned cat when I see Mildred again." But Mildred was a jolly, good-natured maiden, and laughed when teased about it, but she never found out who sent it until one St. Valentine's day many years later when Fred told little Mildred all about it. W. H., '04. Bargains Mrs. Jones laid down the morning paper and looked at her husband. "My dear," she said after a pause, "it says in the morning paper that the Metropolitan is going to have a big sale on shirt waists and I just simply must go down. It is a little late in the season for shirt waists, but then I can save them till next year and wear them then." Mr. Jones got out his purse with a resigned air and looked at his wife. "How much?" he asked. "I think ten dollars will be plenty," she answered. "There are a few other things that I must get while I am down there, and, by the way, I believe that I will 'phone Mrs. Brown and see if she can't go with me." "Poor Brown!" muttered Mr. Jones as he left the room a few minutes later, for, having heard the conversation between his wife and neighbor, he judged that she had accepted the invitation. Promptly at fifteen minutes to ten Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown presented themselves at the Metropolitan, for the sale was to begin at ten o'clock. They found there already a mob of chattering women, each one expectantly ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [30] ---------- waiting for the signal of the sale and for the bargains (?) which they expected to get. At last the bell rang, and then was when the fun began. Mrs. Jones set her arms akimbo, and, with a determined look on her face, plunged into the struggling mass of women. Pushing this way and that, digging her elbows into sides, she at last pushed and fairly fought her way to the counter, where, with hat over one ear and her hair almost pulled down, she grasped a couple of shirt waists and signalled to a clerk to come and get her purchases. The clerk looked rather worried, for not only was Mrs. Jones trying to attract her attention, but a dozen other women were doing the same thing, and one was thrusting a shirt waist and some money into her hand. She fairly flew around, and at last Mrs. Jones' parcel was wrapped up and she retraced her steps with the same characteristic vigor. Mrs. Brown was waiting for her on the outskirts of the crowd, utterly exhausted, but she had her bargains, too. When Mrs. Jones finally reached home, she dropped into a chair with a sigh and said: "My! that crush was almost as bad as the last one." But when she opened her bundle, alas! the shirt waists were at least three sizes too small and their style was decidely ancient. Mrs. Jones declared that she would never go to another bargain sale, but we shall wait till the next one and see. A. G. w ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [31] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbinfl Company DAN McCUSH, MANAQCR 106 Solly Street •••• Wfcatco* CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is belieUng PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H . D A V I S , PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of you patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Good all tKe year round FLORAL CREAM Ramovei Stammer's Tan and Winter's Chtpi aliKe PR.ICE 35c Sample Bottle FREE DeChamplain Graham OWL PHARMACY Cor. D o c R a n d H o l l y St». OPEN ALL NIGHT Examination ffree AH Work Guaranteed r _ SCIENTIFIC J. V. WOLL OPTICIAN 216 E. Holly St, near Elk St WHATCOm, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [32] ---------- Discouraged When the sky is dark and dreary, And the sun is hid away, When the mind that thinks is weary, And night seems there—not day To the heart comes some sweet message Full of cheer and strength, Tho' the sky is overclouded And night of measureless length, ' Yet tho' life seems useless, The sun comes forth in time, The sky is blue and cloudless And the thoughts will form in rhyme, Forgotten is the sorrow, And lost is every care, For 'tis then we read the message, Showing God is everywhere. Then, dear heart, be not discouraged When your world seems overcast For the bright and merry sunbeams Beach the darkness quick and fast. Let your friends receive the message, Gleaming through your words and way Light'ning burdens that are heavy, Helping others on the way. '04. J. N. Selhy lt;SL CO. School Supplies Books, Stationery Compositions and Note Books made of Bank Stock are the best Phone Red 514 124 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [33] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. 'Phone Main 126 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY 6 S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 5 lt; gt;5 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, TeWhone Main 226 J Williams, Tatman Provost AH Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date I EVANS I free Ces$on$ tit Pyrograpby Deoelopiiifl andPfitHm Evans' Art Store PHOTO SUPPLIES *-• HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [34] ---------- Try Sherman's 200 page Compost* Hon book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J These never fail you. PaperWeight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street WHATCOfl, WASH M u n r o , BlaKe OEt H a s k e l l CAN SUPPLY YOU IN MOST OF YOUR HARDWARE SUPPLIES TRY US WHEN %I? NEED Iflunro, Blake ^ f)askett ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [35] ---------- Jpf ii U ' ' ' T. •* ^ gt;T•^g^^3L7^'-'.•^; gt;;-.-^•-0-'.L:--.;;^ -W-*.-.V.v.--^f "-ft lt;J..* :•*••: ' i i W f c J a ? ' ^ M lt; M ' W i M t K ) C - f i £ t f l •» 1ft %$%- 1 MAKES A CLEAN, koTFIRE k '.tt-® mm ---------- Normal Messenger - 1904 February - Page [36] ---------- ^s^^m^PPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33304
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 February
Date: 1904-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190402
Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1904 Volume 01 - Page 278 1904-02-(?) The board met in adjourned regular session at the office of trustee Minton, pursuant to agreement of adjournment on the regular meeting day of Febru
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1904 Volume 01 - Page 278 1904-02-(?) The board met in adjourned regular session at th
Show more1904-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1904 Volume 01 - Page 278 1904-02-(?) The board met in adjourned regular session at the office of trustee Minton, pursuant to agreement of adjournment on the regular meeting day of February 6. Present trustees Edens and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. A letter was read from Miss Mittie U. Myers thanking the Board for releasing her from her contract in order that she might marry and the clerk was ordered to draw up a suitable reply. Principal Mathes reported that on February 1st elementary certificates had been issued to Anna Risley and Anna Buege. Communication was read from G.B. Burke, secretary of the Whatcom County St. Louis Exposition Committee, requesting the board to furnish photos of the school building to become a part of the Whatcom County exhibit at the fair. Miss Carrie Risedorph was employed to teach a class in English for the balance of the school year at the rate of $15.00 per month. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher #199 - favor E.L. Kellogg and Co., $1.60. Library. Voucher 200 - favor S.F. Shorey, $1.20, Library. Voucher 201 - favor Lewis Pub. Co., $20.00. Library. Voucher 202 - favor (?) E.A., $2.00, Library. Voucher #203 - favor McClures, $6.25. Library. Voucher #204 - favor J.C. Williams, $72.00. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #205 - favor T.E. Clark, $3.00. Lab Equip and Sup. Voucher #206 - Favor Holly Press, $31.50. Maintenance. Voucher #207 - favor Morrison Mill Co. $1.00. Maintenance. Voucher #208 - favor B.B.I. Co., $5.79. Maintenance. Voucher #209 - favor Sunset. Tel. and Tel. Co. $45. Maintenance. Voucher #210 - favor Morse Hdw. Co., $0.60. Maintenance. Voucher #211 - favor Edson and Irish, $24.55. Maintenance. Voucher #212 - favor E.R. Croft. $11.75. Maintenance. Voucher #213 - favor Ginn and Co., $148.06. Maintenance. Voucher #214 - favor Am. Paper Co., $28.00. Maintenance. Voucher #215 - favor Chas. C. Smith, $1.75. Maintenance. Voucher #216 - favor What. Co. Ry and Lt. Co. $15.00. Maintenance. Voucher #217 - favor Lowman and Hanford, $76.17. Maintenance. Voucher #218 - favor Pacific Coast Press, $9.32. Lab. E. and S. Voucher #219 - favor Cornish Mitchell Co., $17.25. Lab. E and S. Voucher #220 - favor M.W. Hdw. Co., $2.40. Maintenance. Voucher #221 - favor Milton Bradley Co., $22.19. Maintenance. Voucher #222 - favor Merrin Wall Paper Co. $3.10. Maintenance. Voucher #223 - favor Am. B. Co., $18.00, Library. Voucher #224 - favor P. Henderson and Co., $2.10. Lab. Eq. and S. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33162
Title: WWU Board minutes 1904 January
Date: 1904-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1904 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190401
Text preview (might not show all results): 1904-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1904 Volume 01 - Page 277 1904-01-02 The board met in regular session in the principal's office in the Normal School building: Present Trustees Edens, Minton and Teck. Principal Mathe
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1904-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1904 Volume 01 - Page 277 1904-01-02 The board met in regular session in the principal&a
Show more1904-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1904WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1904 Volume 01 - Page 277 1904-01-02 The board met in regular session in the principal's office in the Normal School building: Present Trustees Edens, Minton and Teck. Principal Mathes and the Clerk. Bids were opened for printing the quarterly bulletin, and were as follows: Edson and Irish $1.75 per page for an eight page issue, according to prepared specifications: $11.65 per additional page. Holly Press, $2.75 per page, according to specifications. On motion of trustee Teck the contract for printing the bulletin numbers alone which was held not to include the catalogue number was awarded to Edson and Irish at the figures submitted in their bid. The cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven having consolidated under the name of Bellingham the Trustees decided that owing to the uncertainty regarding the retention of the name of Bellingham by the newly consolidated city, that on all school stationery the name Whatcom should be retained. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might be issued: Voucher $179 - favor L.H. Darwin, $49.27. Maintenance. Voucher $180 - favor W.C. Austin, $69.00. Maintenance. Voucher $181 - favor Booker and Campbell, $155.54. Maintenance. Voucher $182 - favor Wartburg Pub. Co. $6.23. Maintenance. Voucher $183 - favor What. El. Co. $4.50. Maintenance. Voucher $184 - favor Ginn and Co., #8.40. Maintenance. Voucher $185 - favor What. Boiler Works, $12.40. Maintenance. Voucher $186 - favor Myers, Fischel and Co. $46.80. Maintenance. Voucher $187 - favor Mil. Dust. Brush Co. $16.40. Maintenance. (void). Voucher $188 - favor Brown and Rose, $15.00. Maintenance. Voucher $189 - favor Morse Hdw. Co., $12.28. Maintenance. Voucher $190 - favor Fairhaven Pub. Co. $1.52. Maintenance. Voucher $191 - favor Parker Printing Co. $1.50. Maintenance. Voucher $192 - favor E.T. Mathes, $23.40. Maintenance. Voucher $193 - favor B.B. Gro. Co., $1.65. Maintenance. Voucher $194 - favor Collins and Co. $3.00. Maintenance. Voucher $195 - favor G. Spiers, $15.50. Maintenance. Voucher $196 - favor Lowman and Hanford, $32.14. Maintenance. Voucher $197 - favor What. Co. Py. and Lt. Co., $3.75. Maintenance. Voucher $198 - favor G.W. Markle $12.00. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11483
Title: Normal Messenger - 1903 December
Date: 1903-12-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1903_1201
Text preview (might not show all results): 1903_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Normal Messenger. December 1903. Monthly. Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of All Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 and 10
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Normal Messenger. December 1903. Monthly. Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Telephones Office,
Show more1903_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Normal Messenger. December 1903. Monthly. Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of All Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 and 1039 ELK STREET WHATCOM B.B. Grocery Largest Stock and Lowest Prices. Our holidcay stock of Nuts, Candies, Raisins, Etc. has just arrived. Special prices for socials and churches. Telephone Main 82 117 Elk Street GROCERIES When Goods or Prices are not satisfactory, please return same and money will be refunded. Byron Grocery Co. 14 West Holly Phone Main 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Leader For the Holidays Anything and Everything for the Friends and the Folks at Home. Furs, Fine Waists, Fancy Work, Dressing Sacques Kid and Golf Gloves, Dolls, Bric-a-Brac, Fine Neckwear, Leather Goods, Perfumes. BOOKS All the $1.50 copyrighted books for $1.15. Cloaks, Waists AND Suits at ONE-FOURTH off TRY OUR GROCERY DEPT. PHONE MAIN 132 The Leader ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Dr. E. E.. Ross, Mgr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting Red Front Block, Comer Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDGE,KLINE VANWYCK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... WE will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or Fairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm prop- erty. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the AETNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE Phones—Office, Black 835 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 263 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBROOK SHAMKLIN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER Holly Block 108 West Holly Street Phone Black 1871 1306 Dock Street ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 604 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM. WASH (Uan't to Live flear the normal School Investigate lysle's Normal School Tracts and lysle's Acre Tracts Jill Adjacent to $tate normal $cbool BEAUTIFUL Residence Property, situated directly between the growing cities of Fair-haven and Whatcom, and particularly adapted to the needs of those attending the Normal, or to those who wish to board or room Normal students. This is made so on account of its close proximity to the Normal. THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRACTS contain nearly an acre of ground, and offer better inducements to locate near the Normal than any other property on Bellingham Bay. Good terms and low interest. AT FIRST HANDS, AND You PAY NO COMMISSIONS. C A M P B E L L 18 Clover Block, +• Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- State Normal School WHATCOM WASHINGTON IS beautifully located between the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven. These cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus. Correspondence Invited. Catalogue Free. Offers Three Regular Courses Special course in methods Courses in manual training Review Courses Buildings The school occupies two large and substantial buildings having all modern conveniences Dining Hall The school has erected a new dining hall upon the campus in which are served regular meals and lunches at -popular prices. Prominent Features— Catalogued library; large museum ; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereopticon and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths; Manual training department; Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses - Second semester opens February 1, 1904 Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. E d w a r d T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Printing We Produce the Best Holly Press There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. It is an Art! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. In Society there are many Fads produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. The best for the Business Man and the latest for the Society Lady is found at the HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and Blank Book Folks IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences Miss MITTIE U. MYERS, B. L,., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss KATE GOMPERTZ, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades MiSS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Peterson Co. For Stylish Up-to-Date Goods in Men's and Boys' Wears. See Us. 124 E. Holly WHATCOM Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- tables. Quality guaranteed Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right Attractive December Offerings The New Tailored Suits The ones shown at this time are by far the most beautiful exhibited this season, consisting of the Long Cloak Effects in both plain colors and mixtures. Swell styles, indeed! Fit to grace any lady's form, and such varieties, too! But in no instance but one suit ot a kind. It is indeed a pleasure to look over these new suits. New Military Coats Another big assortment of them is in. It is impossible to describe them here correctly, but rest assured, the are beautiful garments, entirely different from any you have seen here before. The same idea--but one garment of a kind--prevails here. New Cravanette Coats And still they come. But the demand tor Cravanette Rag- lans at this time is immense, and we are keeping three dif- ferent factories busy to supply us with their latest styles, thus always showing new designs and patterns. New Handkerchiefs Beginning this coming week, we start our exhibition of Holiday Hankerchiefs. Most magnificent styles and thousands of different varieties. Especially so in the better qualities. All sorts of imported European Novelties, including elaborate hand embroidered and hand-worked Battenburg Hankerchiefs. KAUFMAN BROS. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Normal Messenger December 1903 Christmas in Sweden Christmas in most of the Christian countries dates back to the time when Christianity was introduced. But in Sweden it had been celebrated hundreds of years before, in honor of Oden, the chief god of the ancient Scandinavians, and it was the greatest of the holidays of the year. At this time, the fierce warriors of the North, having returned from their excursions in foreign lands laden with the spoils of war, having nothing to do because they disdained to work thinking it not an honorable profession, and the time of the year not being favorable for war, would assemble at certain parks or places which had been dedicated to their gods, bringing with them a multitude of sheep, oxen, pigs, and other animals, which were roasted whole. Now they began a time of feasting and merry-making, and it was a time of great rejoicing because the sun would now return and the days grow longer. Oxen, sheep, and even children were offered to the gods to secure their good will for the coming year and to thank them for the past. When Christianity was introduced it was easy for the people to adopt Christmas and though the offerings to the heathen gods ceased, most of the other customs survived. One of these was the feasting, and now, as Christmas draws near, there are great preparations. Beverages are made and pigs are killed. This is the busiest time of the year for the housekeeper. Enough bread is now baked to last till New Years and generally until about the middle of January. Everything is made in the same proportion. No matter how poor a ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- family may be, they always live better at Christmas than at any other time of the year. The day before Christmas everything is in readiness. On the clean floor is strewn chopped up evergreens, between the double windows moss is placed, while the young folks are decorating the Christmas tree. The farmer does not forget the cattle and horses, and they always receive something extra, often a half loaf of bread. The birds are not forgotten either, and one of the best customs in the placing of bundles of oats on either side of the gate, or on the barn roof, and poor indeed is the farmer who cannot afford to do this. On each side of the door is placed an evergreen tree, and also one on each side of the gate, if the farmer is lucky enough to have one. Along the highway on either side, are found branches to show the way, because the highways are not fenced in., and the ditches on either side are generally drifted full of snow. As the evening draws nearer, the excitement of the young folks grows and they watch their mother as she prepares the dinner. First of all is the ever-present Christmas cheese, which weighs apout twenty-five or thirty pounds and is now to be partaken of for the first time. Next come the rice and fish, two other things which must not be forgotten on this occasion. Besides these things are the more choice portions of the pig and many other things. After dinner is over Christmas presents are distributed, and though in some of the humbler homes, they may not be of much value they always bring joy to the receivers. After a short time, spent by the young folks in dancing and merrymaking, and by the older folks in talking about past and future, the family retires. They must rise early the next morning, for it is a custom for everybody to attend church on Christmas morning, even if he does not attend very often the rest of the year. About four o'clock next morning one can see lights in every house and about six o'clock, the time depending on the distance to be traveled, the people start for church. Hundreds of sleigh-bells are heard, the sound coming from every direction. Every house is now brilliantly lighted, in each window being placed one or more candles where they are left to burn until daylight. At nine or ten o'clock the long sermon of two hours is over, and for many it has been a long, hard battle against ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- sleep, and a few have been conquered by it. In some parts of Scandinavia, it used to be a custom to wake the sleeping with a whip. When Christmas and second-day Christmas are over., the farmer and his wife start out visiting. Parties and entertainments are held to the end of Christmas. Anyone visiting is never allowed to leave without being offered some sort of refreshment, even though he be a stranger. If the visitor is a man, the first thing he will be offered is a smoke, and after that something to eat and drink. At last on the thirteenth of January the long Christmas, with its many holidays has passed, but leaving behind among the people the memory of many a happy time. At the present time there are not as many holidays prescribed by law as there were fifty years ago. Then there were Christmas day, second, third and fourth-day Christmas, so that if Christmas day fell on Tuesday or Wednesday there would be six days on which nobody could lawfully work, but at present there are only Christmas clay and second-day Christmas. ANDREW ANDERSON. Jack Hanford at the Academy When Jack Hon ford entered the East-brook Academy, he was as awkward as could be imagined. Six feet in height, weighing two hundred pounds, and had a wonderful faculty for saying and doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. One day shortly after the beginning of school the boys persuaded Jack to go with them to practice football. They would kick the ball to him, laughing uproarously at his awkward attempts to catch or kick it. But Jack took it all good-naturedly and appeared on the ground the next evening, determined to make the fellows who had laughed at him, learn to respect him. By the time of the first game, which was to be between Eastbrook Academy and Franklin College, many of the boys thought Jack should go with the team as right guard, but the fellow who was contending with Jack for that position was a friend of the captain, so Jack went along as a "sub." The game started with Jack chafing like ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- a caged lion, but soon his opportunity came, for the game had gone only about ten minutes before Jack heard the cry, "time out," and saw his rival carried off the field. Although Jack's great strength and weight were felt, during the last half Eastbrook's line began to weaken, and Franklin slowly but surely carried the ball towards Eastbrook's goal. But two minutes were left to play. The score was nothing to nothing, and Franklin had the ball on Eastbrook's five-yard line. Franklin undertook to put their full-back through Eastbrook's line;, but Jack, seeing that the full-back was carrying the ball wrongly, snatched it from him, and tore down the field for a touch-down. Just as Eastbrook kicked the goal the whistle blew. The time was up! Eastbrook had won the game, and Hanford was the hero of the day! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON May Williams '04, Walter Wells, '05 ... BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS, '06, Utopian ... Literary VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07, Soronian.... Literary EDITH BLOTT, '06, Aurora .... Locals LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan .... Locals GRACE ICKES, '05 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott ... Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean ... Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic... Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifth of every month. All copy must be iu the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the 25th of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 3,1879. VOL V DECEMBER 1903 NO. 11 Hurrah for our football boys! Who says the Normal gentlemen are too slow? Senators, in your hands have been placed the intersociety contests of the Whatcom Normal. Can't you take some steps toward the formation of an Internormal Contest Organization? Such organizations already exist in the East. We need not be behind! The visit of Mr. Millican, representing the National Intercollegiate Association, to the Normal for the purpose of organizing an Association in the school which will send a representative to the intercollegiate oratorical contest of Western Washington in the spring, should remind us that we discovered some excellent oratorical material last year in the intersociety contests. Nor should we forget our declaimed and debators. The contests were declared to be the best in the history of the school. Why should we let our talent be represented only in the contests of an organization, the excellence of which we all allow, but in which is represented all the educational institutions of the State, both public and private? Why should not a plan be made whereby the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Normal schools of the State may become acquainted with each other ? To be sure our respective Presidents have a speaking acquaintance, but why should not the future teachers of the State have a common interest outside of the advantages and disadvantages of teaching the Speir Method of Arithmetic? Why shouldn't some of the social tendencies we are urged to cultivate be used to make the acquaintance of our sister schools, and how could it be better done than by means of some friendly contests? We know with what pride the U. of W. is regarded all over the State because of the fame won by her debators. Why shouldn't we give the people of the State cause to be proud of their Normal schools, beside the fact that between sixty and seventy-five grad-uats are sent out every year ? Athletics The football season is over and the boys will no longer be seen at their practice. This year lias seen the first football team which has ever been organized at the Normal, and considering that they organized late in the season, had to make a team out of practically raw material. and had such poor luck in scheduling games, they have made a very good showing. A great part of the credit for the good work done by the team is due to the coach, Mr. Green, who has come up from town nearly every night and practiced faithfully with the team until he has made it what it is. The first game of the season was played at Anacortes, and the boys went down feeling certain of winning the game. As often happens when a team is over-confident, the boys were defeated in this game by a score of 6 to 5- In the first half, on the kick off, the ball was fumbled by Normal on our own 20-yard line. An Anacortes man secured the ball, and shoved it over the line for a touchdown. After this touchdown however, they did not get within hailing distance of the Normal goal. Bad luck, however, followed our boys throughout the game, and although they kept Anacortes from scoring again ,they were unable to score ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- until the last 1 1-2 minutes of play, when the ball was sent through Anacortes goal for a touchdown. White, however, failed to kick goal for Normal, and this left the score 6 to 5 in favor of Anacortes. After the Normal boys had made their touchdown there were only about thirty seconds left to play and for twenty the teams did not line up. Ever since the game our manager has been trying to secure a return game with the Anacortes team but has not succeeded. We wonder why? THE EVBRETT-NORMAL GAME. When, after many ineffectual attempts to secure games, it was at last announced that a game had been secured with the Everett High School, many of the boys were dubious as to results for Everett had shown themselves to be a strong team, having defeated Anacortes by a score of 15 to o, and Seattle second team by a score of 24 to 6. However, the boys began working harder than ever in their practice, resolved to do their best whether they won or not. At last the day for the game arrived. The g ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- placed and the left half of the Everett team was preparing to kick when suddenly from the grandstand there burst from sixty lips the Normal yell: Hippity hip! Ka zip! Ka zip! Hippity hip! Ka zip! Ka zip! Hooray! Hooray! Bolay! Bolay! Whatcom Normal! , Bellingham Bay! The Everett left half waited until the yell was over and then kicked. The ball instead of rising as it generally does on most kick-offs, skipped along the ground at a swift pace and was not stopped until it reached the Normal's five yard line. Here it was stopped and the one in possession started for the Everett goal but he was tackled almost at the very place where he secured the ball and did not advance with it any more than three yards at the most. The hearts of the spectators sank within them. True, Normal, had the ball, but they were on their own io-yard line with practically the whole field to cover before they could make a touchdown. Could they ever do it? Then their own goal line wras also in danger, for supposing Everett would get the ball so near their goal, it would be a small matter to push it across and thus practically "cinch" the game. The prospects for a Normal victory were indeed poor at that moment, but nobody was prepared for what happened. By fierce line bucks, the Normal boys pushed the ball to their own thirty-yard line, and there it was lost to Everett on a fumble. The ball was not in Everett's possession very long, for they failed to gain their distance and lost it on the first three downs. Normal then began a series of fierce line bucks and short end runs, which succeeded after the first fifteen minutes of play, in pushing the ball across Everett's goal for a touchdown. The goal was easily kicked and the boys had lined up for the second kick-off when suddenly from the grand stand, there burst forth again the Normal yell followed by: i—2—3—4—5—6! Whatcom! 6—5—4—3—2—i—o! Everett! Only this time it was louder than before because it came with more confidence. On the second kick-off, Whatcom advanced the ball, before she was tackled, to the center of the field, and then by fierce playing, for Everett was playing a desperate game, advanced the ball to Everett's fifteen-yard line. It looked ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- like a sure touchdown and everybody was confident that the score at the end of the first half would be 12 to o, but just at the critical moment, before the ball would be sent across the line, the quarterback made a forward pass and thus lost the ball to Everett. Everett succeeded in advancing the ball to the center of the field before she lost it but could get no further, and Normal took the ball and had it far advanced into Everett's territory when the time for the half ended. Score: Normal 6. Everett o. After the first five minutes of play in the second half, Normal again shot the ball across Everett's goal line and kicked goal, making the score 12 to o. After the second touchdown the play was more even, each side having the ball for short periods and then losing it. Punting also was indulged in this half, as each team was compelled to punt at different times. The half ended with the ball in Normal's possession and far advanced into Everett's territory, and the girls in the grandstand with pride in their voices announced the result : i-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12! Whatcom- 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-0! Everett. Altogether the Normal boys demonstrated their superiority in every department of the game, the Everett boys are the most gritty and most gentlemanly set of fellows, play the cleanest ball, and are the best losers it has been our lot to meet. We wish them all kinds of success in the future and hope they will win all games from now on, only excepting those played against our own team. Although the football season is over for this year, and few games have been played by our team we may say truthfully, that these few games have been splendidly played and everything points to a very successful season next year. The Normal team and the positions they play are as follows: Center, Swanberg; right guard,. Campbell; right tackle, Hipkoe; right end, Dunning; left guard, Miller; left tackle, Everett; left end, Phelps; quarterback, Green; left half, Pierce; right half, White; full, Moultray; substitutes. Anderson, Turner, Gilkey. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- LOCALS Some queer answers to examination questions in the training school. A mariner is a man who came from Maryland. Resemblance means that we look like our parents. A foreigner is any person who comes from Germany. Miss Mattie Braman of Bay City. Mich., has entered school. Miss Margaret Hood has returned to school after an absence of two weeks. As Miss Moore responded very willingly tc an encore some one remarked that she lived up to her name. One of the bachelor girls of the Normal has christened her room, "Hash Camp." Let's hear the names of others. Miss Stewart (in Latin class)—It's very cold in this room, Mr. Stone. Mr. Stone;—Well, I'll roast you in a minute. In the examination in zoology the other day some one informed the class that man was a mollusk. Prof. Romine says that this person probably knew that mollusca means soft. The night of the Junior reception, Misses McRae , Gertie Smith and Gertrude Smith visited the Normal. They were students here last year, and all of the old students were as glad to see them as they were glad to be back. The exceeding sinfulness of this age has often been commented upon. To give a more vivid conception of the utter abandonment of this period to the lusts of the flesh, a Senior makes the statement that future geologists, in order to obtain fossils, must go down below. On Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Dr. Mathes gave the students a most helpful talk during the last half of the noon hour. In it he expressed to the students, how grateful they ought to be that they, so far, have had such a beautiful school year. He also expressed to the students how greatful they should be to their parents for this opportunity and that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- they should not be afraid to express to them their appreciation. Mr. Millican, representing the National Intercollegiate Prohibition Association, organized an association in the school. November twenty-fourth. The object of the Association is to get young people to investigate the problem of the liquor traffic. It is not a political organization in any way. One of the means of promoting an investigation of the prohibition question is the oratorical contests held each spring. These are local, state, interstate, and national. It is to be hoped that all students interested in temperance or in oratory will take hold of the matter and help push it along. On th eevening of November thirteenth, the Juniors gave a reception to the faculty, students and their friends. The first part of the evening was spent very pleasantly in listening to a musical program, given by some of the best local talent. After this was over, every one was supplied with a lighted candle, followed by a promenade in the halls on the second floor. The music room off the auditorium was very tastefully decorated with the class color and here was served pineapple ice. Everyone had a delightful time and no one went away feeling that he was sorry he came. SOCIETIES Y. W. C. A. The second conference of Western Washington Young Women's Christian Associations was held at Whitworth College, Tacoma, November 13 to 15, 1903. Seldom does the opportunity come to any of us to attend such an inspiring meeting as was given to the delegates from the Normal Y. W. C. A., Miss Vinnie Winchell and Miss Bertha Kale. Delegates from all of the Western Washington educational institutions reported flourishing associations. The principal speaker of the conference was Miss Bertha Conde of Chicago, who is Student Secretary for the American Committee. Miss Conde is a gifted speaker and her very presence gave emphasis to her words when'she said, "'The sight of a spirit-filled life always makes others hungry for the same thing." She made it very plain that the "reason we do not have more opportunities ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- for doing good is because we do not ring true in little things." Another enjoyable feature of the conference was the music by Miss May Walker on her violin. Although the weather was not very favorable, the hearty welcome given to the visitors by the faculty and students of Whitworth College and the good managementof the conference made the event one long to be remembered by all who attended. CHRISTMAS CHIMES OF THE ALCOTT BELLS. The Alcotts extend good wishes and Christmas greetings to the faculty, to their schoolmates, and to their many friends, and may the new year for them be a happy and prosperous one. Looking back over the school days of the past year, the Alcott girls fondly think of the happy and beneficial weekly gatherings, of their elections, entertainments, excursions, business meetings, '"spreads" and literary work. This required work they have enjoyed to the utmost, for it has never been a hard task but a great pleasure and one from which they have derived much good. Each week Miss Carrie Risedorph, one of the society's most earnest workers, gives an interesting illustrated talk concerning the life and work of some famous artist. Talks on famous women, musicians, authors, etc., will be given during the year. For these talks the society has purchased several dozen pictures principally reproductions of artists masterpieces. Indeed, the future looks very bright for the Alcott Society, but then the society has always prospered and with the earnest co-operation of each member it will continue to be an organization strong and influential. PARTHENON. Although organized somewhat later than the other societies, the Parthenon Club has a rapidly increasing membership of live and enthusiastic workers, who hope to maintain its dignity as an independent society by keeping up and advancing the high standard of parliamentary and literary work for which it stood last year. This year, as last, the work is car- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- ried on solely by the members; the requirements for membership are the same, that is, each member must have shown himself to be an active, earnest worker in some literary society for at least one year and have been excused from that society as such by his former critic. We miss those seniors who, last year, were so active in the institution and the advancement of our society. At a business meeting a few weeks ago the following officers were elected: President, Mr. Pinckney White; vice-president, Miss MyrI Hays; Secretary, Miss Lola Records; treasurer. Miss Cassie Gifford; sergeant-at-arms, Mr. John Swanberg. Among the interesting numbers rendered during the past few weeks were a piano solo, "Dance of the Demon," from Hultz, by Miss Anna Hannibohl, and an address by Dr. Bowman. This address, given on Hallowe'en, was both interesting and instructive, and embodied the history of the customs of that day. Dr. Bowman especially emphasized the fact that many of these customs, which were once believed to be infallible means of gaining an insight into the future, were no onger believed in by the educated class, and, a few hours later was seen looking into the fact of an all-wise gypsie with a most credulous and expectant expression, while she read his palm, to find out whether—? Miss Gertie Smith and Miss Isabel McRae, former members of the club, visited the Par-thenons, Saturday evening, November 14. Exchanges We felt a little hurt that our old friend, "The Spinster." had not yet learned to spell Whatcom correctly. Perhaps Bellingham will be easier. Teacher in Latin—Decline Stella and give meaning. Student (beginning, abstractedly)—Stella, a girl. Professor, I can't."—Ex. The Normal Messenger is trustworthy as of old.—Ex. We congratulate the editors of "The College Independent" on their issue for November. We like the idea of the illustrations and should like to suggest that all our Normal students read the article, "How to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Salute! We like your attitude toward other exchanges and your timely hint, "Let Us Rather Hint Than Criticize," is good. We salute you heartily. The Eugene High School News has a suggestive cover, original in the extreme. We are glad to see you paying much attention to articles and accompanying illustrations. Among the creditable exchanges of the month—the Wa Wa. We see an improvement over your October issue. We desire to thank the other exchanges we have received for the kindly criticisms and the general spirit of kindliness and charity shown and the helpful articles. "Have you seen Al?" "Al, who?" "Alcohol. Kerosene him last night, but he hasn't benzine since. Gaso-line him up against a lamp post and took a naptha gas. The patrol eum wagon took him up. Christmas Holidays are in our day of two sorts: religious and civil. Civil holidays are set aside to commemorate some national event, as, for example, our own Fourth of July. They have their origins in the making and formation of nations, and are thus of comparatively late creation. Since religion and religious observances preceded the creation of state, naturally the religious holidays are the older. As the religion became fixed on a national denominational cult, and was merged into the earliest form of a theocratic government, these feasts became civil as well as religious. Thus are noted the feasts of the Hebrews, the Mohammedans, and the Christian Middle Ages. When the Christians worshiped in the catacombs and drew their members from the lower walks of Roman society, it became imperative to supply the new converts with feast days in the place of those they had observed in the Roman religions. Since Christianity in its Hebrew home had only one feast-day, and that without a fixed date, the method of the converts in giving Christian significance to the holidays was followed in Rome, Byzantium and Africa. One after another the present Christian holidays arose and became fixed, but not necessarily uniform throughout the Christian world. One of these was Christmas. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- On the twenty-fifth of December the old Romans held the feast of the sun, in honor of his winter solstice; the beginning of Spring and of new life. On account of its great importance in the Roman calendar and the great esteem in which it was held by the people, a deep impression of the day was carried into Christianity by the new converts. So intense was this impression that the leaders of Christianity decided to turn it to a Christian usage by using its celebration with a Christian significance, the beginning of the warmth-giving Gospel. In many places the feast made so great an impression that it was made the beginning of the year, and the use of December 25th as the New Year was common in Germany, Scandinavia, Spain, Portugal, England, Hungary, parts of France, Holland, Italy and Switzerland, until toward the end of the Middle Ages. Whether Christ was born in December or not, was not a question in the minds of the creators of the Christian festival; in fact, history throws a doubt upon its probability. The substitution of the world-Savior for nature's regenerative orb of day, had only its religious meaning, and this to the worshipers of the third and fourth centuries, was of ultimate importance. Christmas has to us the meaning of offer-ffontssoopPi cnationalnc-ho cmfwy cmfwmf ing up of goodwill and tokens of friendliness. The origin of this was in this same third century. Nicholas of Myra, in Asia Minor, had done so many kind and generous acts to the poor, unlettered people, so that when he died in 343, he was made a saint. So soon did his own fortune disappear, that he serruptitiously appropriated the goods of others for his purpose. In all his giving Nicholas never let his identity become known—through the window at midnight, on the doorstep at dawn, he would lay his offering. Once, however, he was caught by the father of a maiden who had received through the window legacies for her marriage. Nicholas, thus caught, was overwhelmed with thanks by the poor but grateful father. His doings spread abroad, his name became synonymous with goodwill and philanthropy, and when he was made a saint, his saint's day was placed on December sixth. The Dutch of one of the provinces of the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Netherlands, made him their patron saint. On his day—December sixth—gifts were exchanged, greetings sent and received, and every one made happy by kind remembrances. The day was looked forward to., especially by the children, for to them it was the happiest day in all the year. On account of the great place it played in the lives of the people and its close proximity to the natal day of Christ, the two days were united, and are now celebrated as December twenty-fifth. The children so loved St. Nicholas of Myra, that they affectionately called him "St. Nick," or "Santa Claus," which comes from the form "Sanctus Nicholaus." Another form of affection which still more closely united the idea of those two days, is seen in the name "Kris-Kingle," which comes from the Dutch word for "Christ-child," Christ-kindchen. With this term the popular mind merged the two days, the two services, and the two conceptions into the one great festival of our time. Humorous (Small girl, crying). Teacher—What's the matter, Mary? (No reply). Teacher—Did somebody hurt you? (Violent shaking of head). Teacher—You must be ill ? Mary—I—I—was just runnin' up the hill to ketch up with the girls and—and—the wind blowed all my bref away. Teacher—Do the people who live in Canada speak the same language that we do? Boy—Our neighbor is from Conada. Teacher—Can you understand her? Boy (shaking of head)—No, when she means shoes she says boots. After watching development of pollywog from egg. "A pollywog is just a head and a tail piece. If it were not for the tail there would be nothing but a head." Teacher—You may do what the chalk tells. Writes, Find a leaf. Small boy (gazing anywhere but at plants) Second small boy (with disgust)—He's blind as a cat. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- A general is a man who goes through the war without being killed. Mr. Doran (to Ninth grade girl)—Give the three theories concerning the interior of the earth. The girl (waking up)—I think they are colder now. If you see Dr. Bowman or Mr. Romine meditating, of what book do you think? "Reveries of a Bachelor." Miss Evans—Miss B—, what is the feminine of abbot? Miss B— (with a surprised look)—Mrs. Abbott. Young man—Long years my soul has had an aching sensation, a longing and an intense desire for something, for some one. Senior girl—I think Miss Tromanhauser is just the dearest person (?) Y. M.—Just as yon bright star flees toward Canopus, unceasingly through the ages, so has my heart traveled forlorn years and dreary miles until at last I meet you. S. G.—Just think, I have fourteen plans to write this week. Y. M.—Then my soul leapt for joy and I felt at once that a calm rest had taken possession of me. S. G.—O, yes; the other day Miss Bratton came into my room. My! but she scared me. I don't think a person can teach so well when another person is in the room. Y. M.—Can you not understand that I love you as never man loved before? My life, my future, my eternal welfare rest with you. S. Q.—One of my cherubs in the Training school— Y. M.—Is there not one word of love, one ray of hope you can give me. S. G.—Miss Tromanhauser . The young man went to Arizona. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- The Pessimist Tell me not in joyful numbers School life's all a happy dream For he who in classes slumbers Finds "Profs" aren't what they seem, School life's just a humdrum labor, Studying till late at night, Cramming for examinations, By the gray dawn's early light. When there's nothing else a-doing, And excitement's running low Class meetings were all persuing, Just to keep things on the go. Lives of Seniors all remind' us We'll be Seniors some day too, Tho' they say that they are sorry, When they find they're so near thro'. But the Seniors have their troubles, Greater far than ours they say, Tell us what a snap we're having, That we'll have real woes some day. "You've no right to be complaining," They will say and look so wise. "Wait until you are a Senior, Then you'll see what trouble is. Trust no future howe'er pleasant, Hope is but a hollow sham, When you think your trials ended, You may fail in some exam. Life's made up of disappointments, Broken friendships, shattered hopes, Ideals from high pedestals falling, Then you wonder why one miopes. Class is long and time stop's fleeting, When you're called upon the floor, Then it is you wish you'd studied, Somewhat harder the night before. Let us then be up and doing, Study early study late, For procrastination's dangerous, Learn to labor, not to wait. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- TO MY TEAPOT. Among the useful articles that hang on "Hash Camp's" wall, Is one—'tis a brand new teapot that seemeth the best of all. Not for its coat of bluish-gray, smiling with goodly cheer, Not for its look of kindness, which I hope will last for a year, Not for the untiring mouth which coaxes out the tea, Not for the handle curved in the very shape of a "D"; But for the soothing and healing mixture— taken just before a test, This beloved little teapot seemeth to me the best. —By "Hash Camp's" Oumer. "And what is so rare as a day in school ? Then, if ever, come perfect days; There the teacher whips those who break the rule, And over them stoutly the birch-rod lays: Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear knowledge murmur, or see it glisten; Every dunce feels a stir of might, An instinct within him that reaches and towers, And, groping blindly above it for light, Climbs to a soul in rhetorical flowers." L. W., '08, after /. R. L. I J. N. Selby lt;SL Co. ft wmmmm—mmmmmmmmmmammma—m—mmm School Supplies 8 Books, Stationery m S Always Something New, ft Always Up to Date . . . ft Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £\m\m Company DAN McCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street «««« (Ubatcon CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Ma nuf 'g Sites Wa.tr and Rail Seeing is belieJring PACIFIC REALTY CO. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Brock's Bad Cold Breakers The only quick and reliable Cold Cure that is not injurious NO QUININE, NO BROMIDES TRY THEM ONCE DeChamplain Graham OWL PHARMACY Cor. DocR a n d H o l l y Sts. Examination ^free All Work Guaranteed rcpwnrr SCIEmmc J. r . W KJLsl* OPTICIAN 2t6 E. Holly St, near Elk St WHATCOm, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1880 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNKSS ERHOLM. Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 505 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date You are always welcome to visit our store. We carry just what you need Photo Supplies, Stationery Pyrography Outfits Pictures, Bric-a-Brac Evans' Art Store HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- Why Pansy Was Late The school door opened with gentle creek And a little girl slipped in With downcast eyes and expression meek, I -wondered where she1 had been. For Pansy was not often late, Amid it seemed like I couldn't scold As she lifted her big blue eyes from her slat*— She was only eight years oldl For the dreamy timid expression Of those eyes so deep and clear, Seemed to make their own confession? A confession not of fear. But one of deepest longing A desire to h away From the little duties belonging To her school life day by day. In her hand were a few small flowers, A pitiful little bouquet, Plucked from Nature's hiddteti bowers, That morning early ini May. Then through the window's four-barred pane I followed her longing gaze, Over the narrow sloping lane, The junction of two ways. Which) led from her little valtey home, One short and direct, the other long, And winding through the woods alone Cool and fragrant—alive with song. And knew she had taken the longer way, Which held enticing beauties out Forgetting school in her innocent play With her woodland friends I 'hadl no doubt. I do not understand just why The difference in us is so great, But I understood the trembling sigh And knew the reason why Pansy was late. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Try Sherman's 200 page Composition book, at 25 Cents. Also, Per- forated Tablet, at 5 Cents These never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 210 E. Holly Street WHATCOM, WASH Munro, Blake Haskell We have the largest and most complete up-to-date line of cutlery on the Bay. Every piece warranted as represented or money refunded on presentation of returned goods. Munro, Blake Haskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- GAS FOR STUDYING AND READING IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER THOUSAND FEET. FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON DELIVERED IN SACKS. WHATCOM COUNTY RAILWAY AND LIGHT CO. Telephone Main 121 201 W. Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 December ---------- In clothing, fit and workmanship are the two essential features-- Stein-Bloch Clothes combine these requisites in the superlative degree, and almost any well-dressed man will tell you that he would as soon have a Stein-Block as a custom made suit, and save himself from $5 to $15 on the deal besides. We are sole agents. well-dressed pian will tell you ttiat Suits and Overcoats, $15 to $25. Cox=Overlock Co. 211 East Holly St., Hannah Block WHATCOMPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33299
Title: WWU Board minutes 1903 December
Date: 1903-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1903 December.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1903-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1903 Volume 01 - Page 276 1903-12-05 The board met in regular session in the Principal's office in the Normal school building at two P.M. Present Trustees Edens, Minton, Principal M
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1903 Volume 01 - Page 276 1903-12-05 The board met in regular session in the Principal
Show more1903-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1903 Volume 01 - Page 276 1903-12-05 The board met in regular session in the Principal's office in the Normal school building at two P.M. Present Trustees Edens, Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Absent, trustee Teck. An inspection of the building was made by the trustees and the recent improvements ordered by them to be done under the direction of the Principal were approved. Principal Mathes reported that the original diploma issued to Ben. F. Hovies had been lost and that on November 15th last, a duplicate had been issued him. He further reported that on the same date he had issued an elementary certificate to Miss Lulu Simmons. The clerk was instructed to employ a piano turner to place the two pianos in the school building in repair. The principal reported having deposited $65.00 in the odds and ends fund occount in the Bank of Whatcom, $25.00 representing the rent from the boarding house and $40.00 representing the sale of supplies. These vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might be issued. Voucher #165 - favor G. Spiers $10.00. Maintenance. Voucher #166 - favor Truax, Greene and Co. $30.00. Lab E. and S. Voucher #167 - favor Chapman Bros and Co., $40.60. Maintenance. Voucher #168 - favor P.S.S.M. and S. Co., $8.40. Maintenance. Voucher #169 - favor J.N. Selby and Co. $33.63. Maintenance. Voucher #170 - favor Norris Safe and Lock Co., $82.40. Lab. (?). Voucher #171 - favor E.R. Croft $6.40. Maintenance. Voucher #172 - favor Morrison Mill Co. $47.31. Maintenance. Voucher #173 - favor J.F. Decker, $30.75. Grad and Imp. Camp. Voucher #174 - favor Pacific Micro. Mat. Co. $34.77. Lab. Equip. and Supplies. Voucher #175 - favor C.M. Sherman, $10.00. Lab. E and S. Voucher #176 - favor C.M. Sherman, $8.95. Maintenance. Voucher #177 - favor What Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $8.35. Main. Voucher #178 - favor B.B. Furn Co. $5.00. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11482
Title: Normal Messenger - 1903 November
Date: 1903-11-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1903_1101
Text preview (might not show all results): 1903_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER November 1903 Monthly Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [2] ---------- 2 TELEPHONES * g OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 * 1 HOUSE HARDWARE CO. | * TMBGy 5 lt;l gt; | Gynasium
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Show more1903_1101 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER November 1903 Monthly Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [2] ---------- 2 TELEPHONES * g OFFICE, MAIN 26 STORE, MAIN 24 * 1 HOUSE HARDWARE CO. | * TMBGy 5 lt;l gt; | Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods * J of All Kinds, Building Hardware * m ....... * * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * * WHATCOM * ! GROCERIES! «m — — — — • — — — — — #* w . ^, m * gt; m m g WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE g * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * g RETURN SAME AND MONEY I 5| WILL BE REFUNDED .AAAA* J. * * * * m . * tir * Or * * m m | Byron Grocery Co* | * * m m * J4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 $ m t f * f * f « f « * C f « f « f ^ t f ^ f ^ ( « ( * « £ ( « * * s m ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [3] ---------- The Leader Sells Everything For Woman's Adornment From Bead to Foot There's a beautiful assortment of : : : : : Fine Mflliaery, Dress Bats, —and— flats for School and Street Wear Our Suit Department has everything in ready-to-wear a p p a r e l . Cloaks,f|Furs, Waists, Skirts, Tailor Made Suits Shoe Department Nobby, toppy styles. Prices low. Pretty effects in e v e n i ng slippers : : : : : : Doing Light Housekeeping? Try our Grocery Department. Phone Main 132. All kinds of good canned goods, fresh vegetables and fruits : : : : : : : : The Leader ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [4] ---------- Dr. S. K. R.oss; Mtfr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting led Front Block, Corner Holly and Canoe Sts. ELDRIDOE. KLINE VAN WYK OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... \ V / K will sell yon a city lot in any part of this city or ^M Fairhaven, and if yon are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline Van Wyck, who represent the MTNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, J* J* Washington Original Townsite Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property BeUiflgham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms / , 2, 3, 4 and 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2281 Residence 'Phone 8281 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 20 and 21, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 885 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CI.OVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 685 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONB BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WAS Hi Whatcom Dental Parlors DK. R. LTBROOK SHAKKXJH, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER tT«ii„ m~.i, S I * W e s t Holly Street Holly Block j l g o 5 j ^ ^ s t r^t PhoneB i a c k 187i ALL WORK GUARANTEED W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 694 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Note and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wait to £hre Dear the normal $chwl hyestigate lysle's Normal School Tracts am Lysle's Acre Tracts flll JHjaceit to State Donul $cM BEAUTIFUL Residence Property, situated directly between the growing cities of Pair-haven and Whatcom, and particularly adapted to the needs of those attending the Normal, or to those who wish to board or room Normal students. This is made so on account of its close proximity to the Normal. THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRACTS contain nearly an acre of ground, and offer better inducements to locate near Hie Normal than any other property on Bellingham Bay. Good terms and low interest. AT FIRST HANDS, AND You PAY NO COMMDJSIONS. C A M P B E L L IS Clow«r Block, lt;s? WHateoa*. WMB». ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [7] ---------- — S t a t e — Hormal School WHATCOM + WASHINGTON S beautifully located between the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven. These cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus. Corr*tpond«no« Invit*d. Catalog**!* TT—. Offers T h r e e Regular Courses Special course in methods Courses in manual training Review Courses Buildings The school occupies two large and substantial buildings having all modern conveniences Dining Hall The school has erected a new dining hall upon the campus in which are served regular meals and lunches at popular prices. Prominent Features- Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereopticon and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths; Manual training department; Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. A d m i s s i o n and E x p e n s e s - Second semester opens February 1,1904 Students enter at any time; Board and room coats £3.50 to |4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Princ ipa I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [8] ---------- There is nothing to be fonnd in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. ft is att rt! *'t As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. In Stacielg tfoer* uxt mattg Fails produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Tfce test fnr Ifre Bnsituess TOaw anil thoe latest for tfoe Aorctetg JaWdg is fonno at tiije . . . . i:»»»«»»»» HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanK Book FolRs ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, B. L,., English BLANCHE EVANS, English MISS IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics MISS ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History Miss KATE GOMPERTY, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher^ Grammar Grades MiSS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [10] ---------- I Peterson Co. I 1 — = = = • — 5 | W ' 1 * For Stylish Up-to-Date Goods # j * in Men's and Boys' Wears. jjj J See Us. W | 124 E. Holly WHATCOM | Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right Kaufman Bros. Newest Fall Styles in Ladies' Tailored Suits Splendid Millinery Showing f* A D C in all the best and latest W M r w materials. Special values at 25, 36 and 50 cents Sole Agents for the Celebrated Marquese Waists. Americas Best Tailored Waist. Exclusive sale of W. B. and C. B. a la Spirite Corsets. finest Makes of Kid Gloves Maggroni $1.50 grade Mascot $1-25 grade Sovereign.. $100 grade Duchess $2.00 grade ;.AAAA#^^JM^KK*^:~ gt;^KHH'« gt;** lt;;** lt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger November 1903 Into the BritisK Museum Within one square of the great commercial artery of London, yet always within earshot of the dull, ceaseless roar of the business that pulsates from Hyde Park to Blackwell, sits the greatest library of the world and one of the greatest museums. It fronts upon a narrow bookstall street that now and then apes the noises flooding in through the transcept alleys from the great competitor. At 9 o'clock every week day morning of the year—except four— the high, htige iron gates part and swing slowly open to the early readers. The creaking noise of the gates and the hurrying feet over the cobbled court disturb the quiet cooing of the numberless pigeons that take their late breakfast on the walks and steps. Some of the readers stop and make peace by adding a crumb to the frugal meal and then stand watching the pacified ones wind their flight to the frieze above to bask in the sun. The energetic readers hurry at once across the hallway and through the narrow passage into the reading room or into the hall of MMS; some loiter to chat; others examine a curio or two before beginning work. The Museum is the sepulcher of the past—there lies Cleopatra and many of her Ptolemy and Pharaoh predecessors; a tomb of by-gone days-there hang the robes of an Egyptian princess and the deckings of an American chief. Here in this Walhalla, the common meeting ground of the great and the good, is assembled the sculptured masterpieces of Greece and Rome, the manuscript literature that won the applause ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [12] ---------- of the Athenians, the carved monoliths that awed the subjects of Persia. The dry atmosphere of the spacious halls and the peculiar silence that reigns everywhere imbues one with a sense of finiteness that strives to break the bond of the present and fly to intimacy with the past. Turning one's glance to the west it meets the fixed, stony gaze of a Roman emporor, who, by this fixedness., seems to invite a closer acquaintance with himself and his fellow Caesars. There at the head of this long line of rulers stands the first of the blood. Complacency marks the whole appearance, confidence in every feature, a mouth to command and a jaw to execute—Caesar. The child Augustus beside the bust of his golden days when the weight of the world's rule wrinkled his brow and the songs of Ovid and Horace wrote tenderness on his lips. A few steps beyond and one is in the insolent presence of the fiddle-ing master of Roman tortures. Behind that broad, high brow was engendered the Christian persecutions; those are the eyes that looked pleasantly upon his burning subjects; the great nose that sniffed at the wine from every clime; the protruding, sensous lips that sang songs at the burning of Rome and that gave orders for the martyrdom of Paul—Nero. With pleasure one turns from this terrible Roman to the grandest Greek a few steps away. Old Homer—sitting high on his pedestal— all tarnished and soiled, except for the restored nose and an ear-lobe, directs his sight-les eyes upward over the victors of the Olympian games and sees in his mind's heaven the campaigns of the Trojan war, and opens his lips to tell to the listening viewer the events of that one great day. Through a door a black object in the center of an adjoining room rouses the curiosity —and curiosity must be satisfied. There on a low stand tilted like a school boy's desk lies the Rosetta stone. At this desk the world Of today learned to spell the words of Egypt, to write in the language of Cleopatra, and to number out the hosts of the Pharaohs. The dark basalt seems blackened by the murky sleeves of this school boy in the learning of his lesson of the past, and even the base seems scratched by the restless feet as the plodding brain, conning ancient lore, seeks to keep pace with the physical energy of the modern today. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [13] ---------- In returning, with another glimpse of this quaint text-book, another glance at the Greek bard, and a passing view of ambitious Caesar and the terrible Nero, one is filled with the spirit of the then, and passes by the statue of Mracus Aurelius, whose Danubian conquests seem now in progress, by the bust of Cleopatra whose sad life ended but yesterday, by the statue of Demosthenes whose crooked mouth is still telling over the Phillips of the day before. Feeling oblivious that the sun is shining and allowing habit to care for thr nonce, one enters the great reading room under the dome one foot larger than that of Saint Peter's at Rome, there to draw from the 20,000 reference books or from the 2,000 volumes of catalogues to draw upon the 2,000,000 volumes lines in seserve upon forty miles of shelving. J. N. BOWMAN. A Time for THanksgiving The year was 1790, the time near Thanksgiving. The evening was chill and as Mr. Oliver entered the little, low room where his wife and two daughters were preparing the evening meal the mental atmosphere fell perceptibly. It was easy to see when things had gone wrong with "father," who a follower of the stern Puritan, kept his temper in "wholesome restraint," but in the doing contrived to make his immediate surroundings distinctly unpleasant. The simple, almost frugal meal was nearly over when Mr. Oliver spoke. "We will speak no more of John. He is no longer a nephew of mine; and," fixing a stern eye on Elizabeth, "no more a cousin of yours." Again there was silence while Mrs. Oliver waited in gentle impatience and the girls in silent indignation for an explanation. "In all the years I can remember, I have never heard of an Oliver being a thief. It is left for John who goes from ungodly pranks to thievery, to so disgrace the family. Last night after the festival at the Doctor's he stole the huge silver tankard. As I said," he added on rising from the table, "we will say nothing about this matter." Elizabeth said nothing, but quietly busied ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [14] ---------- herself about the evening's work apparently thinking no more of the matter and disregarding the furtive glances cast at her by her mother. Mrs. Oliver had fully expected an outburst from Elizabeth, but the girl surprised her by her calm indifference, still there was no telling what might happen. Elizabeth "took after" her father. On the surface all was quiet; Elizabeth starting the next afternoon to carry a jar of preserves to old Mrs. Ed-kins was not unusual, nor was her mother's usual caution to be back in an hour, out of the ordinary. Elizabeth delivered the preserves and left with almost curt abruptness. Taking all the "short cuts," she soon arrived at the little village jail and demanded to see her cousin. After some parley her demand was granted, and Elizabeth stood face to face with her cousin who had disgraced the Oliver family, and asked shortly: "John, did you do it?" "Indeed no, Betty," was the firm reply. "Then what made them say so, and how long will you have to stay here?" The young fellow laughed shortly. "They are brilliant, Betty. Some one saw me just after the party with a big bundle and shortly after the tankard was found missing, so of course I stole it. I had a package. It wasn't the tankard; but they wouldn't take my word as an Oliver for my honesty, so here I am and they shall suffer for it." "Indeed they shall," said Betty, warmly, "I'm going right over to Dr. Bennett's and just order them to let you out." John did not see the humor in her angry words and slowly answered. "It would do no good, Betty, they would only laugh. Does your father know thaat you are here?" "No." "Won't you get into trouble when you get home?" "Oh, I shall have a chapter, I suppose. I wish father didn't think I was such a baby. I'm not a baby any longer, am I, John?" "No," he answered, gravely. "Why, let me see, you are almost fifteen, aren't you, Betty?" Betty nodded. "Good bye," she said, "I must hurry." Out of doors Betty's courage almost .failed her. Dr. Bennett was very stern, although ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [15] ---------- she knew that he unbent at times and hex heart beat faster when she thought of the possibility of his refusing to free her cousin. But she had not gone far when, hearing a phaeton approaching, she looked up and saw Dr. Bennett himself. "Why," he cried, "here is little Betty Oliver. I was just going to see your cousin." "And I," returned Betty, "was coming to tell you to let him out." The doctor laughed. "Well, John didn't take the tankard." "Of course not," put in Betty, "Last we saw of it, it was on the sideboard, and then it disappeared. Alice went home with her aunt and just before she left she sleepily murmured something about the pretty, big dish not being safe. Well, half an hour ago her aunt brought her home and the little shaver went to the clothes-chest and dragged out the tankard. She had hid it, aided by Nellie; for little six-year-old girls they have made a lot of mischief." In a short time both Betty and John were hurrying towards their respective homes. Betty with a trembling heart, in spite of her good news; she had disobeyed her father's command. Her father met her at the gate. "Elizabeth," he said sternly, his whole manner showing his displeasure, "I want no explanation of your disobedience—not a word. You may learn the twenty-first chapter of Matthew." And Elizabeth, knowing that the news of John's innocence would mitigate her punishment and delight her father above all else, took a peculiar pleasure in implicit obedience. In the house the "parson," who had "dropped" in, was catechising seven-year-old Agatha. He greeted Elizabeth as she entered, and beamed upon her as. she took the Bible from the mantel in the kitchen, Mr. Oliver consulted his wife. "Perhaps," he said, "the lass had best do without her supper." His wife glanced toward the other room. "The parson?" she said. Better let a needed punishment slip by than show their lack of parental authority in the case of Betty proving rebellious, as she was very apt to do if so disgraced before the parson. So Betty got her supper. The minister was saying grace. "As the day of Thanksgiving draws near, cause us to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [16] ---------- be truly thankful." He prayed on, and Elizabeth with her little brown head devoutly bowed did not hear, for her tumultous heart was fairly singing with repressed joy because her favorite cousin was not disgraced. Which was the more thankful of the two? Between you and me, it wasn't the minister. By 'o8. A Sunset on the Bay Shimmering waters flecked by crested wavelet, On high; a canopy, violet, rose and gold, A burnished gleaming trail across the bay And shadows lengthening into night. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [17] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON w K m ^ S , :06 } - • BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDITORIAL STAFF . MAY WHXIAMS, '04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS. *06, Utopian / T j f - _ _ VIVIAN SO RELLE, '07,Soronian....j Wierary EDNA BOLEY, '07, Aurora i T~-I. I.OTTD3 GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan j i*ocais GRACE ICAS, '06 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief, Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 8,1879. VOL V NOVEMBER 1903 NO. JO The "Messenger" wishes every one a happy vacation and a good appetite for the Thanksgiving turkey. One of the signs of a live school is a live interest in something lively. One of the best signs, at the Normal is the enthusiasm with which the boys have taken up athletics so early in the year. The wise tell us the best qualities of man are shown when he is contesting against forces which threaten to overpower him. So some lively contests on the athletic field will develop more patriotism among both the boys and the girls than anything else possibly can. Girls, don't let the boys be the only champions of the W. S. N. S. We are glad to be able to partially outline the Bellingham Bay Lecture course for this winter: Miss Clara Morris, lecture, Jan. 5, 1901. Monteville Flowers, reading, Feb. 7, 1904. Dr. Boyer. lecture, March 21, 1904. The Mozart Concert Company, April 12, 1904. Frau Schumann Heink, contralto, April 21, 1904. The sixth number has not yet been chosen. All the numbers will be given in the Normal Auditorium except the concert given by Frau Schumann-Heink, which will be given in Beck's theater. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [18] ---------- S o c i e t i e s The Kulshans have begun their regular work for this year with all the members of last year together with a number from other years,, among whom are Lillian Burk, Miss Shahan and Miss Roberts. "Once a Kulshan always a Kulshan.'" The Kulshans have also their share of new members, among these new members is a large number of strong workers. It is the desire of this society to bring its work to a higher standard than ever before. What a puckering of foreheads and elongated mouth parts you fould have seen if you had looked in at the Alcotts one Friday. A society poet was to be chosen and the decision to be made in favor of the one who produced the best poem. This was no small task, for the room was full of talent and each soul hungered for the position. At the given signal after fifteen minutes' work, pencils were quiet, and papers were collected, read, and judged amid loud applause and great thumping of hearts. We submit two. The first and best was written by our literary genius, Miss Henderson, The second by one who needs no introduction to the Whatcom public, Minnie Shumway. Others were highly commended and will be spread on the minutes of the Society for the authors. to gaze blissfully upon at their leisure. The Alcotts. Who are the girls that work? The Alcotts. Who never will a duty shirk ? The Alcotts. But with song and smile the hours beguile Or with mirth sublime or with jingling reyme, The Alcotts, The Alcotts every time. The Utopians are more fortunate than the other societies in having two such excellent critics as Mr. Wilson and Miss Hogle. At their home on Rose street, the seventeenth, Professor and Mrs. Wilson entertained ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [19] ---------- the "Utopian girls." At eight o'clock the girls began to arrive in twos and threes and from then until after ten lasted a round of merriment calculated to bring a cheery smale to every Nestor's face. Ask one of the Utopians if she enjoyed herself and this will be your answer, "Oh, I had just the best time." MY DOUBLE QUICK POEM. I'm going to write And there'll be a fight, If I don't win. I don't like to write, But I do love to fight, And that's a sin. So, Judges, act wise And give this the prize Or you'll regret That you ever met me Or my fine poetry In this contest. L o c a l s Three new teachers were added to the faculty this year. Miss Hays attended the institute at Seattle during institute week there. Dr. Mathes, Miss Bratton, and Mr. Epley took part in the program at the institute. A former student, Miss Rebecca Ann Fowler, was married in Seattle, Oct. 8, 1903 to Mr. Charles Rutherford. One Normal girl went home Friday and returned wearing a diamond ring on her third finger. Explanations are in order. We had a good many pleasant days the last of October, and as a result many parents came up to visit the training school. Among the old students who visited Normal during institute week were Misses Charlotte Cochel, Blanch Miller, and Florence Hart. Several of our last year Normal students are attending the university this year. They are Misses Biggs, Ethel Hunt, Martha Creu-ger., Messrs. Eason and Jones. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [20] ---------- Mr. Teck and Dr. Minton, members of the board of trustees, visited the Normal Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, and Mr. Teck gave a very interesting talk at general assembly. Miss Marie Lammon, teacher of physical culture in one of the Tacoma schools also visited the school at chapel hour, during institute week and gave readings from James Whit-com Riley and others. On Monday, Oct. 5, Mr. Harris of the Warde and James theatrical company, visited the Normal, and read to the students scenes from some of Shakespeare's most noted plays, which were very interesting. Miss Blanche M. Evans has been electetd assisant in English. Miss Evans is a graduate of the Tacoma school system and also of Carle-ton, Minesota. She had taught in Tacoma and at Carleton college before coming to the Normal school. Mr. Coventry, pastor of the Congregational church in Whatcom visited the Normal school, Oct. 7. He gave the students a talk on the history of "Sky Pilot," and described the actual places in Canada from which different scenes were taken. A beautiful picture of Francis E. Willard was lately presented to the school by the State W. C. T. U. convention. Dr. Mathes presented it to the students at chapel and we expect soon to have an address on Miss Wil-lard's life by some member of the faculty. Miss Kate Gompertz of Berkeley, Calirofnia, was elected teacher of physical culture. Miss Gompertz is a graduate of the University of California and was an assistant teacher in the Hearst gymnasium in the University of California for two years gefore accepting her work in the Normal school. During institute week several prominent educators visited our school. Among them being Professor Yoder of the State University and Mr. Boone of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Boone was formerly president of Michigan Normal College. He gave an address which should be helpful to all who heard him. Friday evening Oct. 16, the Seniors gave a formal reception to the faculty, the students, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [21] ---------- formal reception to the faculty, the students and their friends. The rooms on the upper floor were very tastefully decorated with maple leaves and fish net. Tea and waifers were served and every one had an enjoyable time. On Saturday, October 17, the geology class went on an excursion to Chuckanut. They went as far as Chuckanut Station on the Great Northern noon train, and walked back in the evening. Among some of the things they did beside observing and examining rocks and soil, was climbing bluffs and walking logs. A great many of last year's students are teaching this fall. Among them are Charlotte Cochel, Marietta; Freida Stark, Blaine; Helen Taylor, Ferndale; Alverna Richendrfer, Whatcom ; Emily Dodd, Lynden; Amy Linnell, Van Zandt; Nora Smith, Deming; Fay Siyits, Dem-ing; Lulu Simmons, Lawrence; Celia Jacobs, Tyman. The vacancy in the music department was filled by the election of Miss Mabel Moore of Ironwood, Mich. Miss Moore studied music in Detroit and Boston and has been supervising music in the public schools of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and Menominee, Michigan, for the past six years. Miss Moore is an acceptable soloist as well as a successful supervisor of music. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, a most delightful little picnic was enjoyed by the members of the first year class. Boarding the 1130 lake car, they went as far as the Whatcom Creek Falls where their first stop was made. After visiting all three falls, and admiring the beauties of the surrounding scenery, they proceeded to walk to the lake. About an hour was spent at the lake side, disposing of the good things with which they were well provided. A row on the lake ended the afternoon's outing, and the crowd returned to town tired but happy. If any one wants to know how to have a good time ask the first years and they can tell you. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [22] ---------- A l u m n i Miss Ethel B. Nelson is teaching in Che-halis. Miss Fleming is teaching in Stanwood, not Everett. At the '04 Senior reception a number of the '03 class was present. Mrs. Anna Leque-Ordal is entertaining a little son in her home. Miss Alice Carmen, '03, has a position as teacher in the schools at Norman. Miss Margaret Schneider, '03, was a visitor at the Normal during institute week. Miss Statira Biggs, '03, has been elected secretary of the Junior Class at the State University. Miss Minerva Pettett of Everett was married recently to Mr. Love, They will reside in Everett. Miss Lillian Miller, '01, was a visitor at the Normal recently. -Miss Miller graduated from the State university last June. Miss Hattie M. Dellinger, '01, is spending the winter in Chicago studying art. During the past summer Miss Dellinger enjoyed a trip to Europe. Miss Belle Williams of the class of '03 has been elected supervisor of music in the Ritz-ville schools in connection with her work as teacher of the sixth grade. Miss Hattie B. Thompson. '00, will spend the coming winter with her sister in Nome, Alaska. Since leaving Whatcom, Miss Thompson has been a teacher in the Seattle schools. Miss Allie Muldoon was married Oct. 2d, to Rev. W. A. McCall of Davenport, Wash. Miss Muldoon has been teaching in Seattle and has received a life diploma from the state board of education. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [23] ---------- E x c h a n g e s To our exchanges: May you continue to be as profitable and entertaining throughout the year as your first issue proves you can be. We have enjoyed you all. Come again. We welcome "The Pacific Wave" as the first survival of a summer's sleep to make its appearance and wave a welcome. The Wave —long may she wave! To Lewis S., champion heavyweight: "When you wish a suit, go to Ferndale. There is a first class Taylor there." We recommend to all homesick students the article "College Homesickness" in the College Independent. Here is where I lose a little ground," said the tramp as he stepped into a bath tub.—Ex. The average girl likes to be told that she is sensitive but she objects to being called "touchy."—Ex.. "There's room at the top," the Senior said, As he placed his hand on the Junior's head.'" Read the second editorial in The Kodak and —go thou and do likewise. Eugene, can't you arrange to have your football team visit Whatcom? The girls would try to make it pleasant for you. The article, "Choose Well Your Reading and Respect Your Speech," in the Normal Record is worthy of notice as is also the group of intelligent looking young men ond women pictured on the fly leaf. Three French boys were studying a volume of Shakespeare in their own tongue, their task being to render it into English. They came to Hamlet's soliloquy, "To be or not to be," and here are their three renderings: "To was or not to am." "To were or is it not." "To should or not to will." We wish to congratulate the elitors of "The Enterprise" on the appearance of their enterprising little paper. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [24] ---------- J o k e s "Why am I like a camel?" asked one Phil-omathian punster to another. "Because you carry a load," wearily responded his cam-panion. "No. because I get a hump on myself." What makes Mr. Doran the most popular boy in the Senior class? For information concerning boats and prices thereof, see Miss Evans. Some Normal boy could not see why spoon in German is masculine gender and fork feminine. Truly, our fair laddie has much to learn. I'm glad that Dr. Bowman's desk Has so much room inside, So that when I get beneath it I have so much room to hide. And when I'm underneath it And the boy's club meets in there, Dr. Bowman can never see me When he sits there in his chair. A-L-E. German Teacher—"What is the German word for large? Miss Gross may answer." Why is it the Senior class can never sing the musical scale ? Because Do-ran. Normal girl (passing in front of bashful Normal boy)—"Excuse me." B. N. B.— "You're welcome." Heard in Zoology;—"A grasshopper is like a railroad man—he always eats in a hurry." A little boy in Fairhaven became angry at his mamma. "Mamma," said he, "do you believe in 'solidation?" "Yes, dear," answered mamma. "Well, I don't, mamma; I don't believe in anything you do." When the Seniors leave next June, they will have endeared themselves to us so we may ask them to come back and settle here. Signed: Senior Treasurer. The supervisor of the training school, speaking to a little boy in class: "Little boy, you should never say 'yes,' but *y€S gt; Miss Tro-manhauser.' Little boy, very timidly, "I can't." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [25] ---------- In the geometry classes the boys must be accurate, but if one of the girls says "quadrilateral" when she means "parallelogram," Prof. Forrest excuses her on the ground that "girls do not always mean what they say." If some one sits on a pin, what disease has he ? Apindeseatis. Practice Teacher, hurriedly whispering as she sees the supervisor approaching, "Gauzy means thin." Then more loudly, "Use gauzy in a sentence." "My dog is a gauzy one," responded the youngster. eeeeeeessseeeeeee© J. N. Selby O. Co School Supplies Books, Stationery Always Something New, Always Up to Date . . . Phone Red 514 1244 Holly Street ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [26] ---------- Day and Night The rising sun at daybreak Smiled upon the sleeping earth. O'er all reigned peace and silence Neither sound of toil or mirth. But the morning wind was wakened And! among the leaves it stirred, Bringing sleepy notes of welcome From the nest of every bird. The blazing sun at noontide Saw a happy, busy world, For the miller sang right gaily As his great wheel hummed and whirled, And the birds sang in the treetops And the mowers in the field Whistled blithely as the long grass To their sweeping scythes did yield. The setting sun at evening Ere he seeks his night's repose Paints earth and sea and1 sky with crimson, Tints each cloud with gold and rose; Sees the swallow turning homeward Weary with a long day's flight Then he sinks behind the mountain Bidding all the world, "Good Night." The silent, deepening twilight falls on the sea once more As the slowly fading sunset Dies away on yonder shore And the fisher turning homeward Like the swallow to its nest Murmurs as his boat he anchors, "After labor, sweet is rest." The moon upon the mountain Keeps watch o'er the sleeping earth. Over all reigns peace and' silence: Hushed all sounds of toil and mirth But the clock in yonder tower Like a deep-voiced sentinel Seems to say at every hour, "God is with you, all is well." —M. S. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [27] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe 0otftiiid Company OAN MCCUSH, MANAGER 106 Solly Street •««• Whatcom CITYPROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rail Seeing is belieJnng PACIFIC REALTY CO. FABWAVEN, WASH, Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 3 25 Brock's Bad Cold Breakers The only quick and reliable Cold Cure that is not injurious NO QUININE, NO BROMIDES TRY THEM ONCE fi DeChamplain firaham JHg OWL PHARMACY ^W Cor. OocK a n d H o l l y S i s. It is not only words but the merits of the Goods KNABE, HARDMAN, FISCHER PIANOS ESTEY, MASON HAMLIN ORGANS On B a s y T e r m s A t RAMAKER MUSIC CO. 1249 ELKISTREET PHONE RED 4 81 # ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [28] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI.M, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 505|HolIy St. W. Before Buying: Groceries, Telephone Main 2261 Williams, Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date You are always welcome to visit our store. We carry just what you need Photo Supplies, Stationery Pyrography Outfits Pictures, Bric-a-Brac Evans' Art Store HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [29] ---------- The Cry of tKe Forest I stood by the boisterous ocean Where the forest came down to the shore. I heard1 in the pine trees behind me A sad and disconsolate roar. As if the sturdy old giants, That had stood for the centuries gone Were weeping and wailing in anguish At civilization's' dawn. I could hear the axe of the woodsman, As tree after tree he fell. It seemed that a goddess of vengeance Was working some terrible spell. Till back in the grand old firest I heard a wearisome wail That mingled in sadness and longing With the ocean's answering gale. "Come back! O come back to the forest! Come back! O ye red men of yore, Come, dwell again 'neath the branches, Come, fish on the still rocky shore, Come, hunt again in the thicket For the bear, the elk, and the deer O, tell me the stories and legends Of the days when your fathers were here!" And then in the great old pine trees 'Twas more silent than ever before, But my thoughts were away in the forest, And I longed for the old days once more, The days of the elk and the cougar, The days when the Indian was here, The days when the forest I loved so, Had nothing—no nothing—to fear. Then drive from our wild Western forests, The hand that blights and destroys And bring again to the woodland The life that the red man enjoys. Bring back the elk and the cougar, Drive away him who e'er turns the sod, O! let this land ne'er be for man, But the hallowed spot of God! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [30] ---------- g g ^ g a a i i i i i i n i THE GAGE-DODSON GO. Sell Standard Goods Hart, Schafiner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's Gloves, and High Grades of Men's Furnishings. Fischer Building Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. Try Sherman's 200 page Compost' tion book, at 25 Cents. Also, Pen forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J j These never fail yoti. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. SHERMAN'S A. Q. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 310 E. Holly Street WHATCOH, WASH Munro, Blake Haskell We have the largest and most complete up-to-date line of cutlery on the Bay. Every piece warranted as represented or money refunded on presentation of returned goods. ; : Monro, Blake $ fiaskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [31] ---------- GAS ^ T I J ^ ^ F O R STUDYING AND READING ^3jS IS SOFTER AND EASIER ON ^ P * THE EYES THAN ANY OTHER 2 l t ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. $2.00 PER WRC THOUSAND FEET FOR COOKING NO DIRT. TURN A VALVE AND LIGHT GAS WHEN READY TO COOK. EXPENSE CEASES AS SOON AS THE GAS IS SHUT OFF. $1.75 PER THOUSAND FEET. COKE Cft|9 MAKES A CLEAN, HOT FIRE ^ l * * $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED *8ff0 IN BULK. $5.00 PER TON I DELIVERED IN SACKS Wftatcom Bounty Railway ana Eight Co. telephone main 121 301 lit. fiolly St., Wfcatco* ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 November - Page [32] ---------- ^ N Clothing, fit and workmanship are the two essential features—Stein- Bloch Clothes combine these requisites in the superlative degree, and almost any well-dressed man will tell you that he would as soon have a Stein-Bloch as a custom made suit, and save himself from $5 to $15 on the deal besides. We are sole agents. Suits and Overcoats, $15 to $25. COX-OVERLOCK CO. 211 East Holly St., Hannah Block. WHATCOMPPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33335
Title: WWU Board minutes 1903 November
Date: 1903-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1903 November.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1903-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1903 Volume 01 - Page 275 1903-11-07 The board met in the principal's office in the Normal School pursuant to adjournment taken at last meeting. Present, Trustees Edens and Minton,
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1903 Volume 01 - Page 275 1903-11-07 The board met in the principal's office in t
Show more1903-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1903 Volume 01 - Page 275 1903-11-07 The board met in the principal's office in the Normal School pursuant to adjournment taken at last meeting. Present, Trustees Edens and Minton, principal Mathes and the clerk. Prof. J.N. Bowman was given permission to purchase an additional map to complete his collection of Chinese-Japanese maps. The board made an inspection of the repair work done on the roof of the annex building and accepted the same as complete. It appearing to the Board that additional labors have been placed upon Nellie A. Cooper, Secretary to the Principal, and Mabel Zoe Wilson, library of the school, it was therefore ordered that additional compensation be allowed the said Nellie A. Cooper in order that her monthly salary might be $62.50 per month for the calendar year, and that of Mabel Z. Wilson $70.00 per month for the calendar year. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might be issued: Voucher #149 - favor Chapman Bros. and Co. $204.45. Supplies and Equip for lab. Voucher #150 - favor Chas. Scribners Sons $16.33. Library. Voucher #151 - favor Brooklyn Biological Supply Co. $13.50. Lab. Equip. and Sup. Voucher #152 - favor J.N. Selby $15.33. Maintenance. Voucher #153 - favor E.R. Croft, $39.10. Maintenance. Voucher #154 - favor Fred Macey Co. $21.20. Lab Equip. and Sup. Voucher #155 - favor Open Court Pub. Co. $7.50. Library. Voucher #156 - favor A.W. Hall Sci. Co. $124.08. Lab. E. and S. Voucher #157 - favor Lowman-Handford. $6.66. Maintenance. Voucher #158 - favor N.W. Hdw. Co. $9.61. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #159 - favor B.B. Furn. Co. $19.95. Maintenance. Voucher #160 - favor Morse Hdw. Co. $8.85. Maintenance. Voucher #161 - favor J.M. Selby, $20.45. Maintenance. Voucher #162 - favor B.B. I. Co. $15.05. Maintenance. Voucher #163 - favor What. Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $16.30. Maintenance. Voucher #164 - favor E.T. Mathes $33.30. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11481
Title: Normal Messenger - 1903 October
Date: 1903-10-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1903_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER October 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [2] ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Morse Hardware Co. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of all Kinds
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER October 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [2] ---------- Telepho
Show more1903_1001 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER October 1903 Monthly Whatcom Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [2] ---------- Telephones Office, Main 25 Store, Main 24 Morse Hardware Co. Gynasium Supplies, Sporting Goods of all Kinds, Building Hardware 1025 and 1039 Elk Street Whatcom Groceries When good or prices are not satisfactory, please return same and money will be refunded. Byron Grocery Co. 14 West Holly Phone Main 200 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [3] ---------- The Leader Sells Everything For Woman's Adornment From Bead to Foot There's a beautiful assortment of : : : : : Fine Millinery, Dress flats, —and— Hats for School and Street Wear Our Suit Department has everything in ready-to-wear a p - p a r e l . Cloaks, Furs, Waists, Skirts, Tailor Made Suits Shoe Department Nobby, toppy styles. Prices low. Pretty effects in e v e n i ng slippers : : : : : : Doing Light Housekeeping Try our Grocery Department. Phone Main 132. All kinds of good canned goods, fresh vegetables and fruits : : : : : : : : The Leader ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [4] ---------- [ Dr. K. K. Ross* Mtfr. The City Dental Parlors HIGH-CLASS DENTISTRY Prices Reasonable Phone Red 512 Painless Extracting led froit Block, Corner Holly aid Came Ste. ELDRIME, KLIN VAN WYCK OFFICC, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... TVTE will sell yon a city lot in any part of this city or yU Fairhaven, and if yon are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline, who represents the iETNA, the leading Fire In-surance Company of America. Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Whatcom, J«J« Washington Original TownsHe Proprietors Manufacturing Sites, Business and Residence Property Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [5] ---------- BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms I, 2, 3, 4 And 5, Red Front Bldg X RAY WORK A SPECIALTY Office 'Phone Main 2281 Residence 'Phone S231 DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE 'Phones—Office, Black 836 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 52J Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 68* Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red Ml DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 375 WHATCOM, WASH. Whatcom Dental Parlors Da. R. I/VBROOK SBAKKUN, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RCD 626 CLOVER BLOCK ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [6] ---------- MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGE* Hollv Block I 1 0 8 W e 8 t H o l ,T s t r e e t Jiouy moot } 1806 JJQ^ g t , ^ p h o n e B U l c k 1871 ALL. WORK GUARANTEED W. a KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDI F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Note and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fisher Block Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 8061 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. m. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH Wart to £ire Hear the Doma! $ekwl Lysle's Normal School Tracts t i i Lysle's Acre Tracts Jill JHjacMt to $tate Ifcrmal $cfc»l BEAUTIFUL Residence Property, situated directly between the growing cities of Fair-haven and Whatcom, and particularly adapted to the needs of those attending the Normal, or to those who wish to board or room Normal students. This is made so on account of its close proximity to the Normal. THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRACTS contain nearly an acre of ground, and offer better inducements to locate near the Normal than any other property on Bellingham Bay. Good terms and low interest. AT FIRST HANDS, AND You PAY NO COMMISSIONS. C A M P B E L L 18 ClOTrwr Block, * Whatcom, W M H . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [7] ---------- — S t a t e — normal School WHATCOM + WASHINGTON S beautifully located between the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven. These cities have all the modern conveniences; electric cars run within one block of the campus. Ski CorMtpoadaac* Iivrttad. Catalog*** FrM. Offers T h r e e R e g u l a r Courses Special coarse in methods Courses in manual training Review Courses B u i l d i n gs The school occupies two large and substantial buildings having all modern conveniences D i n i n g Hall The school has erected a new dining hall upon the campus in which are served regular meals and lunches at popular prices. Prominent F e a u r e t - Catalogued library; large museum; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereopticon and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths; Manual training department; Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Admission and Expenses- Second semester opens February 1,1904 Students enter at any time; Board and room costs |3.50 to |4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. Edward T. MatHes Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [8] ---------- There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. it is an vt! t As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Sacietg ttoer* nvz maug Fads produced that require continual study and preparation to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Tfre test far the Business Itbm ana the latest for tire Societg L,arfg is fornix! a* time . . . . HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanK Book FolKs IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [9] ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Ph., D. Pricipal, History and Pedagogy WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy JOHN T. FORREST, Ph. B., Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, A. B., Physical Sciences MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, B. L., English BLANCHE EVANS, English Miss IDA A. BAKER, A. M., English and Mathematics Miss ADA HOGLE, Drawing Miss FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ALEXANDER P. ROMINE, A. B., Bilogical Sciences Miss MABEL M. MOORE, Vocal Music EDWARD N. STONE, A. M., Latin and German JACOB N. BOWMAN, Ph. D., History MiSS KATE GOMPERTY, Physical Training Miss HENRIETTA J. TROMANHAUSER, Ph. B., Supervisor Training School Miss GERTRUDE EARHART, Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades Miss CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades Miss CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades Miss MABEL ZOE WILSON, A. B., Librarian PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US Briggs Piano Company ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [10] ---------- sI _P__et_e_r=s=on= = = Co. $I » *•* i _v $ $ For Stylish Up-to-Date Goods jj # in Men's and Boys' Wears. 2} 3 See Us. * * * I i_4 E. Holly WHATCOM | Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : : : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ! Kaufman Bros. Newest Fall Styles in Ladies* Tailored Suits Splendid Millinery Showing t"" P A D Q in all the best and latest w # n r ~ _f materials. Special values at 26, 36 and 60 cents Sole Agents for the Celebrated Marquese Waists. Americas Best Tailored Waist Exclusive sale of W. B. and C. B. a la Spirite Corsets. Finest M-K«e of Kid Glo-es Maggroni .|1.50 grade Mascot $1.25 grade Sovereign _$1.00 grade Duchess -...$2.00 grade gt;»»»»»»»»»•»•»»»»»»»»»»»»»»••» ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [11] ---------- Normal Messenger October 1903 Modern German Dialect Poetry A few years ago our magazines and literary journals were flooded with so-called "dialect poetry," and stray effusions of this sort continue to be printed occasionally in the Sunday editions of our large newspapers. The . chief objection to this style of composition is that most of these pieces are neither dialect nor poetry. For whatever may be the judgment of the critics as to the present status of poetry in America, it must be admitted that our country no longer possesses any real dialects, if indeed it ever had any. The mixed origin of our people and the former comparative isolation of certain parts of our country have, to be sure, given rise to a great variety of patois, but the constant shifting of our population, the uniformity of social, political and educational conditions throughout our land and the ever multiplying means of communication between North and South, East and West, have pretty thoroughly prevented the development of true dialects, such as continue to exist under the more stable conditions of European civilization. Lowell, in his "Bigelow Papers," Riley, in his "Neighborly Poems," and Eugene Field, in his books of "Western Verse/' have given us compositions which frequently rise to the dignity of true poetry, though the language in which they are presented is in each case a patois and not a dialect. But in these poems the poet, an educated man, has for purposes of his own clothed his thoughts in a vernacu- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [12] ---------- lar which he himself does not use in ordinary life, and his poems are intended to be read, primarily, not be the people who do use that vernacular, but by the general public. This is also true of TennysonV'Northern Farmer." It is written, to be sure, in a dialect, and not a mere patois, (for real dialects still exist in England,) but this dialect is not the speech of the writer, and the poem is really only a literary experiment. Had it been composed by one who thought and spoke habitually in that dialect, then it would have been in the truest sense a dialect poem. Although, as I have said, there are still living dialects in England, yet, since the golden age of the ballad, there seems to have been no real dialect poet south of the Tweed. It is only in the "lowland tongue of Scotland" that we find a speech and a literature which bear the same relation to those of the English speaking race as is sustained by the dialects of Germany, Switzerland and Aus* tria to the speech and literature of the whole German race. In each case we have a form of speech which was once a highly cultivated language, but which has been reduced, chiefly through political influences, to the rank of a dialect, with constantly increasing local variations. Just as the poems of Burns and Motherwell, or the novels of Barrie and Crockett, appeal most strongly to the writer's countrymen, but are read, understood and loved by English-speaking men everywhere, so the dialect poems and tales of Germany, while most enjoyed by those to whom the dialect is the mother tongue, are nevertheless favorites with all Germans. Because of this analogy between Scotch and the German dialects, I have endeavored to give at least a Scotch coloring to the renderings which I have attempted of several German dialect poems. The German literature of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries is very rich in love-songs, ballads, drinking and dancing songs in various dialects, most of which have come down to us in a more or less fragmentary form and with multitudinous variations. From the artless lyrics of an earlier age I have selected three or four examples. The first, "Dort hoch uf jenem berge," consists of ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [13] ---------- only two stanzas. Like most songs of this class, it suggests far more than it relates. In two simple pictures the singer tells of his undying love for the miller's daughter, which-is typified to him by the ever turning wheel, and shows us in one or two words the end of all his joys and hopes. High up on yonder hill-top A mill-wheel turneth aye, And nocht but luve it grindeth out By nicht or e'en by day. r But noo the mill is broken, An' luve maun endit be; God keep thee, then, my bonny lass, For I maun cross the sea. In another poem of the same period, "Ich hort ein sichellin rauschen," we have a glimpse of a harvest field and of two peasant maidens, one of whom is rejoicing in her new-found love, while the other mourns her lost sweetheart: I heard a sickle swinging, A-swinging through the corn, An' I heard twa fair maids singing, Ane merry and ane forlorn. "Swing, o swing, my sweetheart, For o, my heart is gay! i For I hae found me a lover Amang the clover hay." "An' hast thou found thee a lover Amang the clover hay? But I stan' here a' lonely, An' o, my heart is wal!" "Zwei Wasser" is the fragment of a very old ballad of which there are countless variants. Like the preceding example, it is a dialogue, but in this case between two lovers, who are kept apart by some insuperable barrier, typified by the sea. The maiden despairs but the youth tenderly seeks to restore hope and courage to her breast: "O, Elsie, dearest Elsie mine, How fain were I wi' thee! But there lie the twa deep waters ' Atween thyself and me." "Ah, luve! one is the stream o' my tears, An' the ither it is the sea, An' wi' the drapping o' my tears The sea maun deeper be." "Yet time will mak' a' richt at last, An' joy will follow syne, An' a'-our ill shall turn to gude, ' O, dearest Elsie mine." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [14] ---------- I will give but one more specimen of these old songs—a fragment of a "Tanzlied," refreshing for its frank preference of physical beauty and an affectionate disposition to a large dowry: O, my luve she is a bonny lass, But deil a bit siller has she; Yea nocht I care for gowd an' gear— Nae kisses can they gie! From the period of the Thirty Years' War down to the beginning of the last century, German dialect poetry gave but few signs of life. True, the old songs and ballads were not altogether forgotten, and new ones of an inferior sore came occasionally to light, but it was only in the mountainous regions of Bavaria and Austria that anything like a true poetic spirit seemed to survive among the common people. With the dawn of the nineteenth century, however, came the literary revolt against classicism and the political struggles for national reconstruction, and the stirring gales that swept the intellectual atmosphere of Germany durjng that period awoke the rustic muse from her two hundred years' sleep. While none of the modern dialect poets holds as important a place in German literature as Burns does in our own, yet such names as Kobell, Stieler and Groth have come to be household words in Germany. Klaus Groth, who wrote in the low-German dialect of Schleswig-Holstein, was an ardent admirer of Burns, and many of his poems reveal the influence of the Scottish bard. His "Min Jehan" has a little of the tone of "Auld Lang Syne," and "John Anderson, My Jo," though in form and spirit it more closely resembles Motherwell's "Jeanie Morrison.:" I wish we still were bairns, my John, The warl' was then sae wide; We sat thegither on the stane The neebor's bum beside, We sat an' watched the silent moon Gang sailin' thro' the sky; Our thochts were a' as hie as heav'n, Deep as the burn hard by. Ye'll min' how still it was, my John; Nae flichterin' leaf wad gleam, But noo it's sae nae mair, my John, Save only when we dream. And ah, when sang the shepherd-lad Alone upo' the plain, Ye ken that was a soan', my John,. We winna hear again. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [15] ---------- Noo in the gloamin' aftenwhiles Those sel'same thochts return, I feel my pulses loup as licht As then beside the burn; An' then I turn me roun' in haste, As I some frien' wad meet; But this is a' I fin', my John— I stan' alone an' greet. The following is a fair specimen of his love-songs: At kirk she's the stillest of a' that are there, At market ye'll meet wi' nane ither sae fair, Sae jimp and sae gentle, wi' een like a spell, As blue as the lift and as deep as a well. Wha keeks in the water, nor tholes muckle thocht? Wha looks at the lift, and still langs for nocht? Wha can gaze in her een, sae leal and sae blue, And na dream o' angels and a' that is true? In his "Keen grabn is so breed" he amplifies the old proverb, that "Love laughs at locksmiths:" Nae moat is sae braid, an' nae wa' is sae high, That gin twa luve ilk ither, they'll na meet by an' by. Nae nicht is sae mirk, and nae win' rages sae, That gin two wish to meet, they'll na find out a way. There's the mune an' the stars that blink thro' the nicht, Or maybe a lantern to Ien' us its light. There's a plank or a ladder by whilk ane can gae; Gin twa luve ilk ither—nae fash for the way! Christian Russe is another "Platt-deutsch" bard, but far less widely known than Groth. In "Dat Hert," while warning a young maiden against the wiles of designing suitors, he very artfully proposes himself as guardian of her heart: 0 Mary, tent thy heart wi' care, Or sune 'tis stown awa'. Gin sic a lassie'll na beware She'll hae nae heart ava'. For gin a body fin' thy heart* Wha caresna it to keep, But drops it reckless in his pouch— My lassie, thou maun weep. An' when the thief comes, saft and slee, An' seems sae gude an' fair, An' wiles thy tender heart frae thee— 'Twill gar thee greet fu' sair. But gin thou hast a sicker frien'. Can guard it safe frae harm, 1 rede thee, bairn, entrust thy heart To him without alarm. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [16] ---------- An' gin thou giest that heart to me, I ken whar it can rest By nicht an' day, frae danger free, Sae lang's God seeth best. An' gin thou dost, thou'lt fin' me true ' As ithers canna be. I doot, the best for thee, my lass, It is—to gie't to me. The High German dialects, too, can claim many sweet singers. I have, however, space for only two of their songs, both Suabian "Volkslieder." The first, "Drei Roeselein," is a modern version of a very old and popular ballad, and refers to the belief that to dream of falling roses betokens the death or faithlessness of a lover: I gaed to the burnside, but 'twas na to drink, 'Twas my ain lad I was seekin', but he was na by the brink. Sae I turned my een aboot, and fu' sune I spied My ain lad, wi' anither lass a-standin' at his side. O, to see him wi' anither, it gar't me grieve fu' sair; God keep thee noo, my ain lad, for I'll see thee rievermair. Sae noo I've laid me doon, doon upon the strae, An' three bonny roses cam' a-drappin' whar I lay. An' the three bonny roses they are a' bluidy-red; Wae's me, I dinna ken if my lad be fause or dead. "Wann die Mailuefterl wehn," is an old man's song of spring: When the May breezes blaw and the snae-wreaths are in thaw, Then the flowers lift their heads to breathe tht air o' spring, And the birdies that were still thro' the winter mirk and chill, They are fain and blithe again, and merrily they sing. O, when bloom the roses fair, then the heart is sad nae mair, For the time o' the rose and the time o' luve are ane; And the roses still appear, brau and caller ilka year; But luve blossoms ance, and then the flower is gane. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [17] ---------- Ilka year comes the spring, when auld winter spreads his wing, But ah, the life o' man kens but ae single May, When the swallows flee we ken they'll be wi' us sune again; Only youth when it's gane returns nae mair for aye. Germany can boast of poets whose majestic creations challenge the admiration of the whole world. These men the German loves and reveres, but dearest to his heart are the humbler bards who sing to him simple songs in the language he learned at his mother's knee. EDWARD N. STONE. A Washington Rain Storm and Its Sequel CHAP. I. Arrayed in her rain coat and armed with her umbrella, Elma had declared the day perfect for Washington shopping and unheeding Margery's protests, had tramped off, soon disappearing over the brow of the hill. Elma was a new student at Whitburn college where Margery had attended the previous year. Of each other they knew very little, but having a common friend, had decided on the spur of the moment to room together. Now tragedies are often enacted in blinding blizzards, but comedy is to be found only in lighter storms and he, whose ambition it is never to cut a ridiculous figure, is unwise to venture too boldy into a Washington rain. Elma soon filled her shopping bag with many small packages of many shapes and finally stopped at a cozy little cottage where an old chum of her sister lived. When after half an hour of lively chatter she rose to go, her hostess asked: "Did you bring your chafing dish, Elma?*' "No," she answered, "I meant to, but there was so much to bring that I left it out; but I'll be almost sure to send for it." "No, indeed, you shall not," quickly answered her friend, "I had one and last week another one was given to me, so I am going to loan you my old one for the winter—you may pay me by asking me to a spread." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [18] ---------- Delightful, cried Elma, "Margery will be so pleased; I will take it along and surprise her." So the chafing dish was hastily, and if truth must be told rather insecurely wrapped up, but Elma tucked it under her arm and ventured once more into the rain. Thereby hangs a tale. CHAP. II. The rain which had been falling in a quiet, drizzle was now being driven pell-mell into the face of the few pedestrians by a wind which came in fierce, sudden gusts. In one of these, Elma unconsciously loosened her hold on her shopping bag and was dismayed the next moment to see its unlucky contents scattered over the dripping pavement. As she stood stupidly staring down at them, the corner was rounded by a six-foot cavalier, who came promptly to the rescue. But the wind was not yet content; another gust wrenched the umbrella and in a vain attempt to save it from being turned inside out, she dropped the chafing dish. Its wrapper flew off and then, as if possessed by an evil spirit, it whirled, hit her kneeling companion a smart blow on the shoulder, rolled about ten feet down hill, and landed in a mud puddle. Finally, however, the packages were restored to their places, the umbrella, though wrecked, turned back to its natural shape, the chafing dish rescued from the mud puddle and all in the possession of the college boy who had, by this time, introduced himself as James McGregor. He calmly assured her that he was on his way to the "Dormitory," and although her intuition told her it was a polite fib, she failed, to tell him so. CHAPTER in. . Margery listened delightedly to Elma's story of the day and laughed until she could laugh no longer. "Oh dear," she moaned, "if I had only been there with my kodak! Such a chance! But who did you say he was ?" "I didn't say," said Elma, a trifle stiffly, "but it was Mr. McGregor." "Oh," Margery broke in, "I'm sorry for you—he is an awful tease—you'll never hear the last of it. Of course, you didn't tell him your name." "Yes," said Elma—then stopped and wish- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [19] ---------- ed she could bite off her tongue. Margery winked confidingly at the footstool and then rattled on,— "He is just awful—know him?" Margery dimpled. "I dov a little too well perhaps. But then after all he may not make very much fun of you." "Make fun of me," blazed Elma, "I should like to see the man who would dare make fun of me." "Should you really? Well, you've seen him. To think of him down in the mud and you pelting him with chafing dishes. Oh!" But the door closed and Margery was alone. She made a grimmace and went to her desk, writing, after a fit of laughter, the following note addressed to "Mr. James McGregor:" "Dear Jim: So you are back. I suppose you planned seeing me this evening—if you didn't, you should have—but I am going to ask as a favor that you stay away until I send for you. My room mate arrived yesterday. Her name is Elma Thurston. She is a dear, —but she hates to be teased, so you know how she must adore me. Now be sure not to come. I have the most special reason or I would not ask. "Yours, "MARGERY." Then she bribed a boy to deliver it and spent the rest of the afternoon teasing Elma until that young lady declared emphatically that she would ignore both the incident and Mr. McGregor and punish him for his "impudence." Of what his impudence really consisted, no one, not even the young lady herself, had the remotest idea. Truly, girls are inconsistent. CHAPTER iv. James McGregor fumed over Margery's puzzling note. "Now why doesn't she want me to come this evening? I've a good mind to go any way. Special reasons—h'm'n." Nevertheless he did not go, but by the following evening he had come to a decision. "Well, Margery can keep me from seeing her, but she didn't order me not to see her room mate. I've got it. Yes, siree!" So it was in a very self-satisfied frame of mind that he was shown into the parlor to ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [20] ---------- await Miss Thurston's appearance. But Elma herself a moment later in the doorway said, so quickly and decisively, that before he could get his breath she was gone. "I presume there is a mistake. You likely asked for my room mate, Miss Carleton. Please excuse me and I will call her." A moment later Margery faced him. "So-ho, Jim! I knew you would surely come tonight. What's the matter? Did Mis Thurston freeze you so that you can't speak ?" "She did let me down. That's a fact." "You don't know her do you?" "Why—well—er—we met rather unceremoniously, I must admit, yesterday forenoon." "Oh yes," said Margery, sweetly innocent, "I believe I did hear her say something to that effect." "Well, Margery, didn't you tell her that I was your half-brother?" "No—she only asked if I knew you—not if we were relatives." "Well?" "Yes, Jim?" "She was very courteous yesterday." "Perhaps she felt she owed it to you." "I tell you, Margerie, it makes a fellow feel rather small to be treated as I was just now." "Can you expect more though, now if you had only had an introduction—" "Oh! Hang it! I say, Margie, will you give me an introduction to her highness?" "Why of course, Jim dear," purred Mar-grey. The spirit of mischief laughed in her eyes and fluttered in her dimples, but her smile was guileless, "of course I will, but why didn't you tell me sooner what you were after?" M. E. A. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [21] ---------- Che normal messenger Published Monthly By the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WHATCOM, WASHINGTON S S x S K g g S l BUSINESS MANAGE*, EDITORIAL STAFF MAY WILLIAMS,'04 Editor-in-Chief MARY ANDREWS, 1)6, Utopian ( T i t m r v VIVIAN SO RELLE. '07, Soronian.... | Ki«=r«y EDNA BOLEY, '07, Aurora / Loci. LOTTIE GRAHAM, '04, Kulshan j -MJcaia GRACE ICAS, '05 Y. W. C. A. CARRIE RISEDORPH, '04, Alcott Exchanges GUY DUNNING, '06, Philomathean Athletics SARAH VAN REYPAN, '06, Chilic Alumni TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Address all communications to the Editor-in-chief. Whatcom, Wash. Issued the fifteenth of every month. All copy must be in the hands of the editor-in-chief on or before the ninth of the month. Entered December 21, 1902, at Whatcom, Washington, as second-class matter, under Act of Congress of March 8,1879. VOL V OCTOBER 1903 NO. 9 Many of our readers are new students at school. We hope you are adjusted to Normal ways of doing things and that you may always think of this year as one of the most profitable and enjoyable years of your school life. There was a larger proportion of familiar faces among the students at the opening of school than ever before. Let us not hold too closely to our old cliques, but let us give the hand of fellowship to the stranger that^we may have the benefit of his friendship—for it is worth having. It depends upon us old students to make the social side of Normal school life worth living. When we came back from our summer vacation we found that not a few changes had been made. Most of the basement floors have been covered with flooring and the ugly cement is now out of sight. Nearly all the rooms of both buildings are finished and may be used. Miss Tromanhauser is now living in the home which was but begun at the close of school. Sehome hill has been much improved ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [22] ---------- in the way of new residences. May the good work go on, and when the strets are graded so that wagons and cows may go around, instead of through, the campus, may we have a campus worthy of the W. S. N. S. Although the number of students will be fewer this year than last, the standard of the school has not by any means been lowered. On the contrary the standard is much higher. The new qualifications for entrance, requiring an extra examination from eighth grade graduates, a teacher's certificate or a ninth grade promotion card for entrance to the first year, and requiring from high school graduates 86 credits for graduation from the advanced course, have had the effect of making the membership of the classes generally more mature. They are therefore better able to carry a course, which, though not so heavy in some ways, is intended to be more thorough than ever before. Many of the business men of the city have taken such an interest in us, and believe we take such an interest in them, that they have thought an advertisement in the "Normal Messenger for this school year would be a paying investment. The management recommends to the student body all firms and all professional men who have contributed to the success of this year's "Messenger." We ask your patronageof them that they may say the "Messenger" has contributed to this year's success in business. LOCAL ITEMS Miss Tena Wall is teaching in Blaine. Miss Edna Wiseman is teaching not far from Olympia. Mr. J-s-e S-h-a-n is quite in love "up at the Normal," at least he thinks so. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [23] ---------- Miss Cecil Frescolm will soon return to school, to the pleasure of her friends. Schneider's Law (in minerology)—The appetite increases as the time to noon decreases. Miss Minnie Shumway discovered a former pupil of hers in the Normal. No more fun for Minnie. The Alcotts and the Senior class were glad to welcome Miss Minnie Shumway who has been teaching a successful term of school at Wahl. Many students who have been away from school teaching for the last few years have returned this year. The Seniors are glad to see among their number Miss Mabel Stein, Miss Nelly Jones.: Miss Carrie Risedorph, and Miss Lulu Robinson. G—"When is Cecil coming back to school ?" A—"Cecil is taking a course in dishwashing, —first year, I believe. It includes physical culture and music. She is also studying broom-ology, and when she completes that course she will enter the Normal school." Teacher in Primary Department—What did you see this morning on your way to school which resembled a cylinder, Johnny? Johnny (eagerly)—A pig with its legs cut off is like a cylinder. Teacher (talking in sleep that night)—Cut the corners off a cube, children, and you'll have a pig. It seems that every year a great many students change from one school to another. This year we have two students who were among the popular ones in Pullman last year: Misses Jackson and Price. Miss Price is quite an athlete, being champion of the Girl's Basket Ball team in that school last year. It will be remembered that that team defeated the University team. ^gF ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [24] ---------- SOCIETIES AURORA. The Aurora Society is as flourishing as ever. Over fifteen old members have returned and some very interesting programs are being prepared. The officers for this year are: Jessie Havens, president; Anna Keene, secretary; Ethel Nichols, sergeant-at-arms. UTOPIAN. The Utopian girls thoroughly believe in having a good time, and although many of their number did not return this year, those who did are as jolly as ever. Friday afternoon, September 25, a pleasant hour was spent in playing games and munching "fudges" and " kisses." As two of the officers elected last year did not return, Miss Mackey and Miss Morgan were elected to fill the offices of vice-president and treasurer respectively. ALCOTT. The Alcott Literary Society had a very de-lightfull meeting on the afternoon of September 25. Instead of the usual program a very interesting description of her summer vacation was given by Miss Baker, our faculty critic. This was the first regular session of this school year, and it was celebrated with the vim and vigor characteristic of the Al-cotts. True to their custom in the carrying out of new ideas, the Alcotts invited the new students and the Philomathian Society to help dispose of a tempting array of good things. Better consumers than the "Philos" cannot be found. A "special meeting of the Alcotts" is to be held soon to plan for an entertainment. * KULSHAN CLUB. The Kulshan Club begins its work this year with twenty old members and good prospects for twenty new members. Instead of a regular meeting on September 25, the Club gave a picnic on Sehome hill. The old members and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [25] ---------- several new ones, heavily loaded with baskets, dishes and kindling wood, left the campus about 2 .-30 Friday afternoon, under the guidance of their worthy critic, Mr. Epley. After a short trip over a very rough path they found themselves on top the hill, and a few minutes later Mr. Epley was seen, axe in hand, hunting for a good location for a fire. Soon the coffee -was ready and the jolly party was seated in a circle, enjoying the sumptuous lunch which had been prepared. After lunch, Mr. Epley entertained the party with bear stories. The company returned about 5130, all declaring it a pleasant and profitable afternoon. * PHILOMATHIAN DEBATING CLUB The first meeting of the Philomathian Club held on Friday, September 25, promised well for the popularity of the society, for an invitation to attend a banquet was received from the Alcott Society. The invitation was eagerly accepted and the Society adjourned to room 21, where the banquet was held. They declared the Alcotts a lively, enthusiastic and big-hearted Society, and rumors of a return banquet in the future are afloat. The Philomathians number only seventeen at present. This is because many of the boys who were here last year are not attending school now. There are a number of new boys however, and by the time they are admitted as members, the Society will be restored to its usual size. The work for the first semester has been planned by the program committee, and a full program will be rendered on Friday, October 2. THE SOMERSET Y. A Somerset Y has been organized in the school and more will be heard of it in the future. This is a Y. W. C. T. U. Society, and goes by this name when introduced into schools. It receives its name from Lady Henry Somerset, who was a great friend of, and a worker with, Frances E. Willard. This is the first society of the kind organized in a school in the state. Its object is to create a temperance sentiment, active work being impossible. Keep an eye on the "white ribbon" girls. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [26] ---------- CHIUC. The Chilic Society has begun the year with a good society membership and has already rendered an interesting program. This tribe of brave and enthusiastic workers, has for its chief and critic, Miss Mittie U. Meyers. The officers elected the last half quarter of last semester will serve during the first five weeks of this semester. The officers are: Ida Char-roin, president; Florence Sears, vice-president; Miss Temple, secretary; Julia Fritz, treasurer. A reception will be given to the new members Friday, October 2, '03, at 3:15, in room eighteen. Come each Chilic and bring a new member. Come soon, as the membership will be limited to forty. THE Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. held its first meeting on the seventeenth of September, from 12:30— 1 :oo p. m., which was formerly the regular time. At this meeting we were addressed by Reverened Mr. Varney, pastor of the Frst Baptist Church here. He gave an excellent talk, one appreciated by all present, and one that was a great encouragement to the Association workers. Quite a large number of the young ladies were present, also some of the young men. On Friday evening, September the eighteenth, the association girls gave a reception at the normal in what was formerly the chapel, but now the Society Hall and the room given to the Association. The first part of the evening was very enjoyably spent in listening to the following program: Address of Welcome. Prof. Wilson Recitation, "Jimmie Brown's Steam Chair," Vivian So Relle Piano Solo, "Moonlight on the Hudson," Miss Clark Recitation, " Fora Little Feller," .. Miss Myrl Hayes Vocal Solo, " The Rosary," Miss Jessie Havens Recitation, " A Lad of Pirates," Miss Drummond Piano Duet, " Sansare," .Miss Hunt and Miss Ethel Hunt Vocal Solo, " Jack o' Dears," Miss Cox ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [27] ---------- Recitation, " The Coquette Conqured,".. Mrs. Mathes After the program, fruit punch was served and the students spent the remainder of the evening talking over old times with their friends and getting acquainted with the new students. The rooms were beautifully decorated with bunting and fir boughs, making everything as home-like as possible. During the coming year the young ladies of the Association expect to accomplish more than has ever been done before. Deligates will be sent both to the state convention which meets in Tacoma, and to the annual convention at Capitola, California. The new Association rooms will be furnished in as home-like a fashion as possible, and by the means of receptions and Bible study classes, the girls expect to arrouse more enthusiasm in the work. The sale of cocoa will be begun immediately, and this will not only accommodate the students who bring cold lunches and wish something warm for a drink, but it will be a financial aid to the Association. Miss Shields, the State Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. has been here since the opening of school. She gave the girls a talk about how they might make their school year more pleasant; and she also met the cabinet officers of the Society, giving them instructions and suggestions for the work of the coming year. * ALUMNI. The class of '03 have positions as follows: Effie Bates, teaching in Stanwood; Bertha Breckenfeld is in Los Angeles, Calif.; Lilly Carter, in Sunnyside; Alice Clark, in Sumner; Lou Dobler, in Tacoma; Olive Edens, in Whatcom; Marguerite Fleming, in Everett; . Ben. F. Ho vies, in Olympia; Cecilia Jacobs, in Everson; Mae Knox, in Port Townsend; Minerva Pettet, in Everett; Effie Rear, Snohomish; Bertha Ross, Lowell; Ella Rucks, Des Moines; Minnie Sapp, Arlington; Irene Smith. Tacoma; Girtie C. Smith, Marysville; Josephine Snyder, Osceola; Hjelma Stenvig, Paulsbo; Bells Williams, Ritzville; Lucy Vestal, Snohomish; Mrs. Anna Temple, Cheha-lis; Gertrude M. Smith, Marysville. Stalira Biggs is attending the State University, Earl ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [28] ---------- Morris has a position as artist on the staff of the Seattle Times; Lucius A. Jones is attending State University; Emma Gruber is principal at Doty; F. W. Rhoades is professor of mathematics in the Whatcom High school. Estelle Fletcher, '02, who taught at Port Gamble last year, will teach in Port Town-send this winter. Thomas L. Monett, '02, is principal at Redmond. Minnie Penfield, '02, who taught at Lookout, will teach the primary department at Silver Beach this year. Annie Raymond;.; '02, who taught at Granite Falls last year, is resting this season. Laura Sweet, '02, is teaching at Sumas. Emma Ratcliffe, '01, who taught at Acme last year, has accepted a position as principal at Fir. Hattie M. Dellinger, 'oi, is attending an art school in New York City. Ethel Luce, '01, has the position as temporary teacher of music in the Whatcom State Normal School. C. H. Bowman, '01, has a position as principal of the schools at Cedarhome. Clara Norman, 'oo, is a teacher at Hadlock. Florence Griffith, 'oo, who has been teaching in Whatcom, is now attending Oberlin College in Ohio. The following resolutions of condolence were accepted by the Alcott society: We, the undersigned members of the Alcott Literary Society in the first regular session assembled since the death of one of our Sister Alcotts, Miss Emma Wright, wish to express publicly our sincere grief over the loss of a faithful member and to extend to her sister our heartfelt sympathy in her bereavement. ATHLETICS Considering the early date there is more enthusiasm over athletics this year than ever before. This is because there is a larger percentage of boys in school this year than at any time in the past. During the early days of the semester there was a great deal of conversation about the building regarding athletics, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [29] ---------- and this culminated in a meeting of the Athletic Association held in room 5, September 23. At this meeting the athletic prospect was enthusiastically discussed and the following officers were elected to serve one semester: President, J. R. Everett. Vice-President, Wm. Moultray. Secretary, M. Carse. Treasurer, M. Montgomery. Manager of the Foot Ball team, William Moultray. Manager of the Base Ball team, J. R. Everett. With the able officers elected the present enthusiasm of the boys ought to continue and to make a very creditable showing in athletics during the nsuing year. With the Teachers in Vacation Miss Bratton traveled in Europe. Mr. Wilson studied at Berkeley, California. Miss Baker camped on Orcas and San Juan Islands. Mr. Stone spent his vacation chasing cows out of the garden. Mr. Romine spent a few weeks at a camp in British Columbia. Dr. Bowman stayed in Whatcom and took charge of the office. Miss Cooper visited Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D. C. Miss Tromanhauser studied architecture and spent a week in Oregon. Mr. Forrest camped on Orcas Island and made four trips to Mt. Constitution. Miss Hayes went camping on Waldron Island and at the head of Lake Whatcom. Miss Montgomery spent her vacation at the home of her parents, at Sebyler, Nebraska. Dr. Mathes visited his parents in the East, and returned by way of Berkley, California. Miss Meyers went from the northwest cor ner of the United States to the Colorado Desert within three and a half miles of the Mexican boundary, afterwards visiting her mother at Reno, Nevada. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [30] ---------- TKe Final of Tim Reiley It was shortly before the great strike in Pennsylvania that Tim Reiley, a lad of eighteen or twenty, secured work in the great coal mine owned by Getty, Morris and Co. Mr. Getty, by his personality and apparent kindness to all, had gained the love and respect of every man on the force, but of all the men with whom he came in contact, he found Tim Riley the gloomiest, and most stoical to all outward appearance. The men gradually came to recognize the fact that Tim was a bone of contention between the most largely interested members of the company, Getty and Morris. It was Morris who had given Tim work and kept him on the force. Although Mr. Getty was apparently so kind to all his workmen, there were those who knew of unkind acts done by him. Tim was one of this number, and it was because of this knowledge that Getty made his life very bitter, and changed his daily walk into a thorny path. The knowledge that Tim possessed was such that would darken any life. Tim was a very little boy when his father was unjustly imprisoned and before his case was.brought into court he had died suddenly. The cause of his death had been publicly given as heart failure, but Tim could remember that a man who called himself La Plant, had called on his father the night before the trial and a long conversation had been carried on between his father and La Plant. Even now he could hear his father say: "No, no, La Plant, were I to relinquish my honor, the greatest and best example I could leave my boy would be missing." He remembered how pale and drawn his father's face had looked and how, when La Plant left, his countenance wore a fierce, determined look. In the morning Tim's father was found dead. That was all. It was a lesson for Tim; his word was as nothing against the physicians, but from that day his life towards those not of his own family was changed. As years were added to his age his repugnance to strangers and the world increased. After his father's death a little brother was born and, when in two years, the once happy mother closed her tired eyes and passed into ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [31] ---------- the beautiful beyond, she called Tim to her bedside and said: "Timmie, I leave little Jack to your care. Whatever conies, let him be your first thought. Be a good boy and don't forget your father." Jack had, after that day, been Tim's first thought. Evn though Tim's outward life was glum, cold, and hard, there was always a time when every unkind thought was banished and nothing but love and protection remained; that time came when Tim arrived, after his day's toil, at the top of four flights of stairs and was greeted with a hearty, "Hello, Tim," from the dear little crippled Jack who stayed in their one little room and "kept house for Tim." At home all was sunshine, the hard, bitter lines about Tim's mouth relaxed, the steely glint in his eyes vanished, and Jack never knew the Tim of the coal mine. When supper was over and the dishes were washed, Tim would pull the two comfortable rocking chairs up in front of their little cook stove and Jack would tell what he had learned at school. So it happened that Tim had his evening school at home, hand in hand up the not altogether flowery path of knowledge. When Tim first took the position at the mine and met Mr. Getty, the face of the latter was like a long forgotten dream, and was before Tim night and day; the voice, too, had a familiar ring, and one day when Mr. Getty was quickly passing through the shaft in which Tim worked he caught a glimpse of Tim's face, slackened his sped, hurried on twenty or thirty feet and then came back and said: "What's your name, boy?" "Tim Reiley," was the glum reply with an unpleasant look at his questioner. The color left Mr. Getty's face for a ninstant, and looks of surprise passed over the faces of the other workmen when Getty hissed in a low voice: "Reiley, Reiley—" The look changed when he resumed his natural tone and said: "You'll have to finish that work in a few minutes, Reiley, we're going further up the shaft." As Getty moved away Tim muttered unconsciously "Getty—La Plant—Getty La Plant." As the words came from his lips he dropped his pick and pressed a grimy hand to his brow and said: "At last I recognize the face and voice— ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [32] ---------- strange I have not known him before. I had begun to think this life had crazed me." After that Getty would heap petty insults upon the boy, insults which were not seen or noticed by the other men, until in the boy's heart there grew such a thirst for revenge that he vowed the first opportunity which presented itself should not be passed. The shaft in which the force was working at that time was about five hundred feet underground. The track leading down being almost perpendicular, the cars were carried up and down by means of long pulley-Ike chains. The thought had often entered Tim's mind that if one link were broken the car would be carried down the track at a velocity which would send the occupants to a certain and terrible death. As the day passed Tim's position gradually grew harder., Getty and Morris had frequent talks about him. Getty always wanted to discharge him while Morris held that he should not be discharged so long as he did his work well. The talks were never at Getty's instigation for he feared that Morris would discover his cruelty and he would then lose a valuable partner; not only this, but he knew also, that Morris would go into details of the affair and he dreaded the disclosure of certain facts which he feared Tim remembered. Getty still held his respectful position among his other workmen. Whenever he approached there were smiles exchanged, pleasant words spoken, or business transacted with care. In fact the men almost began to worship Getty— all but Tim; the fierce looks bestowed upon Getty by that individual, the passing expressions of hatred and fierceness were almost enough to cancel the favor of the rest of the men. The thirst for revenge within Tim's heart grew stronger each day and even little Jack began to notice a change and sometimes he would wake up in the night to hear Tim's incoherent words with the name of "La Plant" often mingled. Tim was taken to task by Jack and made some sort of excuse about "one of the men," which satisfied the trusting boy. It was only after a Sunday's holiday with Jack that Tim felt as though he could bear his hard lot. They would go out to the cemetery where the dear mother and father' had ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [33] ---------- been laid to rest and there Tim would tell of each, always forgetting to tell of his father's imprisonment. Jack thought there was no one in the world half so good and brave as Tim but after one of these talks Jack was in doubt for a little while—yet grew contented by the soiloquy— "Well, I guess it doesn't make much difference, because one's my brother and the other's my father." The time for Tim to go back to work would come and Tim's other self came with it. Tim often wondered if he were doing wrong by not letting Jack know of his feelings, but this thought was always broken by another. "If I'm good and true to him, does it make any difference how I am treated by, or how I treat others?" Then the young heart would harden and Tim never told Jack his troubles. It was after one of his particularly quiet Sundays that on Monday morning Tim went back to work and found the men in an uproar. The strike was on. Although it had been brewing for a long time, Tim knew nothing of it for he was entirely left alone and when even spoken to, it was only to ridicule him on account of his treatment of Getty. Getty, strange to say, was still in good favor, for it had been circulated, probably by his own in-geniuty, that Morris and the other members of the company did not want to increase the wages while he was in favor of doing so. With the exception of Tim. all the force were "union men." Tim, by economy and plain living, was able to provide the little home for Jack and have a few comforts without "striking." Getty knew this and by unkind word and laughing taunts brought the other workmen to hate Tim, "The Glum," as they called him. As Tim approached the shaft he heard shouts and found coal and other missiles flying in various directions. Getty reigned supreme and when Tim stepped into the car intending to take his usual place, Getty came close to his side and said in a low, harsh voice, "Tim Reiley, today is your last day here." "Boys, Reiley is the only one who has not struck, if it had not been for his influence with Mr. Morris, your wages would have been ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [34] ---------- raised." At this there was a shout of "Kill him! Kill him." Getty looked at Tim and smiled maliciously. Tim's blood was stirring.. He felt as though ten thousand demons had possession of him. Getty was standing upon the car; Tim gave a wild laugh, seized his pick, and struck the links of the chain a mighty blow. Rage, fear and revenge were depicted upon his countenance as the pick descended. An awful stillness swept over the crowd as the chain cracked, the car gave a lurch forward and started on its horrible downward journey. Tim stood as if rooted to the spot and then with one flying leap sprung to the mouth of the mine and hurled himself in front of the car to be ground into fragments. In a few moments the car stopped and the stillness was broken. Three of the foremost men approached the shaft. A horrible sight met their view. Getty had fainted. The mutilated body of Tim lay within a few feet of the rear wheels of the car. That night little Jack waited long for the ever welcome footsteps of Tim. He came not and as Jack, with his chair pulled close to the window waited for Tim and watched the stars he did not know that Tim's oflier self had been revealed, and that his spirit had passed to a land where there are no Gettys. BY '05. ttMffii J. N. Selby lt;2L Co. School Supplies Books, Stationery Late Books — Gift Books — Best Books Come and see us. Pkonm Rmd 514 1244 Hotly Stmt ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [35] ---------- Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe Clothing Company DAN McCUBH, MANAGER 106 Roily Street •«•« Wbatcoa CITY PROPERTY FARMLANDS Manuf'g Sites Water and Rait Seeing is belieJring PACIFIC REALTY CO, FAIRHAVEN, WASH. Cascade Laundry W. H. DAVIS, PROPRIETOR Fifteen years' experience. We solicit a share of your patronage, and guarantee our work to be first-class. TELEPHONE BLACK 325 Brock's Bad Cold Breakers The only quick and reliable Cold Cure that is not injurious NO QUININE, NO BROMIDES TRY THEM ONCE M DeChamplain Graham J H ^ OWL PHARMACY ~*W Cor. Dock and Hollr Sts. It is not only words but the merits of the Goods KNABE, HARDMAN, FISCHER PIANOS ESTEY, MASON HAMLIN ORGANS On E a s y T e r m * A t RAMAKER MUSIC CO. 1349 ELK STREET PHONE RED 481 l ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [36] ---------- PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOI,M, Props. 'Phone Main 2281 Elk St. Coal and Wood Yard TRUNKEY S O N , PROPRIETORS Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the city. PHONE MAIN 2381 WHATCOM FORD'S Stands for the "BEST" in Butter, Sweet Cream and Ice Cream. Phone Red 17a 505 Holly St. W. Before Buying Groceries, Telephone Williams. Tatman Provost All Goods Fresh and Up-to-Date You are always welcome to visit our store. We carry just what you need Photo Supplies, Stationery Pyrography Outfits Pictures, Bric-a-Brac Evans' Art Store HOLLY STREET ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [37] ---------- / gt;e (Sum of Life Just a little sunshine , Just a little rain; Just a little pleasure. Just a little pain. O'er the ups and downs of life Hand in hand they go; Just a little happiness, Just a little woe. If in life's brigh morning Clouds grow dim and black And hide the sunshine from us, It will soon come back. If the day is rainy, And you're rather blue Because you have to stay in doors, And don't know what to do, Then don't be glum and gloomy, But see what you can do To cheer the other fellow up, Who's also feeling blue. And the sun shines brighter After all the rain, When from behind his mask of clouds He smiles on us again. —MARJORIE SPRATT. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [38] ---------- Try Sherman's 200 page Composi' tion book, at 25 Cents, Also, Per* forated Tablet, at 5 Cents J J T h e i e never fail you. Paper Weight—Normal Building—25 Cents. ^HERMAN'S A. G. WICKMAN ...The Tailor... Phone Red 1871 aio E. Holly Street WHATCOn, WA5H. Munro, Blake Haskell We have the largest and most complete up-to-date line of cutlery on the Bay. Every piece warranted as represented or money refunded on presentation of returned goods. ; : Monro, Blake $ fiaskell ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [39] ---------- •v^t gt; ? • ' ' ' * !!": gt; S'iJr-.V'^-y'''^ ^^|S^^|3^|^^|, ill ^ ' • l ^ . i j " ^ ' ' t " "^0Pg0 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 October - Page [40] ---------- ^ v^;-^S'%? gt; • "U-. v^fe;:#" $:,Ur:.h.£fc% '••• '••%• ."Jvftjfeirvj ill 'h. ?k gt; vMi .:'.'-.'7' gt;'• ffJfffrsCs^'.r!v. ':"••'•. •', \'-\ ^£m £~S. ).~,'$.'.i-'','^'"if-'^'"r'^'^ lt;y- | Superlative; deg^and almost any *• irelWr€*s«4 inan *ill tdl y6u_Jhat f himeelf from i s to |i$: oa t ^ ^ a l m as a custom »!»? sis^' -•'; gt; '•'4«lv.,-V; *^^.i r' •. ••'. hi'•j s* gt;";'-,• :-PPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:33188
Title: WWU Board minutes 1903 October
Date: 1903-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1903 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1903-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1903 Volume 01 - Page 274 1903-10-12 The board met pursuant to special call at the office of trustee Minton. Present trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes, the clerk and Archit
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1903 Volume 01 - Page 274 1903-10-12 The board met pursuant to special call at the offic
Show more1903-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1903 Volume 01 - Page 274 1903-10-12 The board met pursuant to special call at the office of trustee Minton. Present trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes, the clerk and Architect A. Lee. A communication was read from the Norris Safe and Lock Co., Seattle, Washington, saying that the order for a vault door, which the board had refused to accept because of the failure of this firm to prepay the freight on the same, had been ordered by former Chairman L.P. White in his life time and that the prepayment of the freight had not been a condition of the purchase of the door at the price billed to the school. The clerk stated that the correspondence in the matter showed to the contrary. Thereupon he was ordered to again notify the firm that unless the freight was deducted from the price of the door, the board would refuse to accept it. Miss Mabel M. Moore of Ironwood, Michigan, was elected teacher of music at a salary of $850 per year. Her employment to date from October 1, 1903. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might be issued: Voucher #130 - favor Munroe, Blake and Haskell, $498.37. Finishing and Furn. Annex. Voucher #131 - favor M.B. and Maskell, $82.18. Lab. Equip. and supplies. Voucher #132 - favor S. Tel. and Tel. Co. $22.59. Maintenance. Voucher #133 - favor What. Co. Ry. and Lt. Co., $7.10. Maintenance. Voucher #134 - favor Morse Hdw. Co., $10.33. Lab. Equip. and supplies. Voucher #135 - favor J. Wiley and Sons, $6.59. Library. Voucher #136 - favor the Fair, $23.88. Maintenance. Voucher #137 - favor Fairhaven Times, $19.50. Maintenance. Voucher #138 - favor Cornish, Mitchell and Co., $38.95. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #139 - favor W.U. Tel and Tel. Co. $10.48. Maintenance.Voucher #140 - favor Lowman Hanford and Co. $94.58. Library. Voucher #141 - favor Chandler and Barber, $318.78. Lab. N and S. Voucher #142 - favor Ginn and Co., $14.40. Library. Voucher #143 - favor Brooklyn Biol. Sup. Co., $4.40. Lab. E and S. Voucher #144 - favor Stewart and Holms, $64.74. Lab. Eq. and Sup. Voucher #145 - favor The Fair, $3.00. Maintenance. Voucher #146 - favor Booker and Campbell, $5020. Fin and Furn. An. Voucher #147 - favor A. Lee, $150. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #149 - favor L.H. Darwin, $36.90. Maintenance. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33347
Title: WWU Board minutes 1903 September
Date: 1903-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1903 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1903-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903 Volume 01 - Page 271 1903-09-(?) The board met in the principal's office in the (?) building, pursuant to (?). Present trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes and t
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903 Volume 01 - Page 271 1903-09-(?) The board met in the principal's office i
Show more1903-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903 Volume 01 - Page 271 1903-09-(?) The board met in the principal's office in the (?) building, pursuant to (?). Present trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The resignation of W.J. Meredith as assistant in the English department was accepted. Miss Blanche M. Evans, of Tacoma, was elected as assistant in the English department and in the common branches at a salary of $300 per year, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W.J. Meredith. Miss Ethelyn Luce, of Fairhaven, was employed as temporary instructor in music at a salry of $75.00 per month. The boarding house on the Normal campus was leased for one year to Mrs. (?) B. Branchard at the annual rental of (?) payable in then equal payments $25.00, the rental to commence September 10, 1903, the payments to commence at that time and to be made each thirty days thereafter until ten had been made. The clerk was instructed to have Brown and Rose draw up a lease embodying the points herein set out. On Motion Principal Mathes was instructed to secure three boy students as sweepers at $9.00 per month. He was also instructed to purchase all needed text-books. The following students were granted diplomas: Miss Belle Williams and Miss Myrle Stuver. The following students were granted certificates: Kristine Thomle, Lucie Ball, Grace Dickey, Marguerite Modder, Selma Glineberg, Helen Taylor, Gertrude Aldridge. A motion made by trustee Teck prevailed that hereafter instead of issuing an annual catalogue, that the school issue a quarterly bulletin, one of which issues shall be in the nature of a catalogue. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903 Volume 01 - Page 272 1903-09-(?) (?) of the (?) Piano Co. (?) the piano purchased jointly by the pupils and the board for use in the gymansium was ordered paid. Principal Mathes was ordered to have a floor laid in room eleven. Miss Hays was instructed to have the stage in the society room lowered at a cost of not to exceed $20. Principal Mathes was instructed to purchase history maps for use in the History department, at a cost of not to exceeding $120.00. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might be issued: Voucher #77 - favor E.R. Crotf, $65.45. Maintenance. Voucher #78 - favor City of Whatcom, $102. Maintenance. Voucher #79 - favor Fairhaven Times, $54.15. Maintenance. Voucher #80 - favor M.E. White $33.00. Equip. for Lab. Voucher #81 - favor G.Hartness $65.75. Grading and Improving campus. Voucher #82 - favor P.S.S.M. and S. Co., $3.54. Equip for Lab. Voucher #83 - favor Morrison Mill Co. $42.29. Equip for Lab. Voucher #84 - favor Thiel and Welter, $157.55. Finishing and furnishing annex. Voucher #85 - favor B.B. Pub. Co. $10.00. Finishing and furnishing annex. Voucher #86 - favor Briggs Piano Co., $65.35. Maintenance. Voucher #87 - favor E.Y. Mathes, $31.20. Maintenance. Voucher #88 - favor W.U. Tel. Co. $21.23. Maintenance. Voucher #89 - favor L.H. Darwin, $43.55. Maintenance. Voucher #90 - favor Star Paint and Wall Paper Co. $4.50. Maintinance. Voucher #91 - favor F.W. Rhoades, $5.00. Maintenance. Voucher #92 - favor What. Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $2.40. Maintenance. Voucher #93 - favor H.Heil Chen Co. $103.31. Laboratory Equipment and Sepplies. Voucher #94 - favor P.K. Dodd $64.50. Lab. Equip. and Supplies. Voucher #95 - favor H.A. Snyder, $12.75. Lab Equip. and Supplies. Voucher #96 - favor What. Sash and Door Co. $22.65. Finishing and furnishing annex. Voucher #97 - favor What. Elec. Co. $22.00. Finishing and furnishing annex. Voucher #98 - favor B.B. Furn Co. $194.45. Finishing and furnishing annex. Voucher #99 - favor Chapman Bros. and Co. $33.00. Library. Voucher #100 - favor E.R. Dumont, $15.50. Library. Voucher #101 - favor E. Farquharson, $9.00. Grading and Improving Campus. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, Chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1903 Volume 01 - Page 273 1903-09-26 The board met in regular session at the office of Trustee (?). Present, trustees Edens, Teck and Minton, Principal Mathes and the clerk. Trustee Minton was instructed to have Munro, Blake and Haskell see to it that certain holes made in the tin roof of the Normal School building by their workmen were soldered up. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might be issued: Voucher #102 - favor Stewart and Holms, $64.74. Equip. for lab (void). Voucher #103 - favor Fairhaven Times, $18.50. Library. Voucher #104 - favor C.A. Nichols, $144.00. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #105 - favor Standard Furn Co. $213.50. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #106 - favor E.R. Croft, $76.25. Maintenance. Voucher #107 - favor W.I. Baumeister, $466. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #108 - favor E.T. Mathes, $39.30. Maintenance. Voucher #109 - favor M.E. White, $15. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #110 - favor P.K. Dodd, $18.90. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #111 - favor Larson Lumber Co. $620.88. Maintenance. Voucher #112 - favor Holly Press, $39.50. Maintenance. Voucher #113 - favor American Book Co. $33.75. Library. Voucher #114 - favor Ginn and Co. $148.06. Library (void). Voucher #115 - favor Ward's Nat. Sci. Establishment. $50.00. Lab Equip. and Supplies. Voucher #116 - favor Narragansett Machine Co. $175.96. Lab Equip and Supplies. Voucher #117 - favor Henry Hold and Co. $20.87. Library. Voucher #118 - favor Willyoung and Gibson Co. $125.75. Lab Equipment and Supplies. Voucher #119 - favor G.L. English and Co. $160.95. Lab Equipment and Supplies. Voucher #120 - favor Chapman Bros and Co. $400.20. Finishing and Furn. Annex. Voucher #121 - favor Morrison Mill Co. $34.44. Finishing and Furn. Annex. Voucher #122 - favor C.M. Sherman, $4.50. Library. Voucher #123 - favor A.C. McClurg and Co. (?). Library. Voucher #124 - favor Pacific Micro Material (?) $245.34, Lab. Equip. and Supplies. Voucher #125 - favor B.B. I. Co. $24.00. Fin and Furn. Annex. Voucher #126 - favor J.N. Selby and Co. $60.17. Library. Voucher #127 - favor What. Elec. Co., $7.60. Fin and Furn. An. Voucher #128 - favor Lowman and Hanford, $58.30, Library. Voucher #129 - favor A.C. McClurg and Co. $335. Library. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33296
Title: WWU Board minutes 1903 August
Date: 1903-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1903 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190308
Text preview (might not show all results): 1903-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903 Volume 01 - Page 268 1903-08-11 The board met pursuant to call of the clerk at his office on Walnut Street at 7:30 PM. Present, trustees Edens and Teck, Dr. J.C. Minton was present and
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903 Volume 01 - Page 268 1903-08-11 The board met pursuant to call of the clerk at his of
Show more1903-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903 Volume 01 - Page 268 1903-08-11 The board met pursuant to call of the clerk at his office on Walnut Street at 7:30 PM. Present, trustees Edens and Teck, Dr. J.C. Minton was present and presented his commission as a member of the board to fill out the unexpired term of the late L.P. White, which expires June 12th, 1905. The clerk then called the new Board together and declared nominations in order for chairman, that office having been held by Mr. White. Trustee Minton placed Trustee Edens in nomination, and Trustee Teck seconded the nomination. Thereupon the Clerk put the motion and trustee Edens was elected, Trustee Minton and Teck voting aye, trustee Edens not voting. The new chairman immediately assumed his position. The chairman and clerk were authorized to order a new vault door for the vault in the school building, in case Mr. White had not performed this office, which had been delegated to him, before his death. The resignation of Avanelle Coleman as teacher of music and Physical Culture, tendered on account of illness of herself and family was accepted. The following resolution was offered by Trustee Minton and seconded by Trustee Teck and adopted by a unanimous vote of the board: Whereas there is no dormitory or boarding house on the campus, and whereas it is deemed to the material interest and advantage of the school that a dormitory and boarding house be erected upon the grounds, and whereas Charles I. Roth has with the consent and acquiescence of this Board constructed a building thereon with the understanding that he could at any time remove the same, and- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903 Volume 01 - Page 269 1903-08-11 whereas he has agreed to lease the said structure to the board for a term of six years from and after the 10th day of September, 1903, at a rental of two hundred and fifty ($250.00) dollars per year payable semi-annually, the title of said property to remain in the name of Charles I Roth until the full amount of fifteen hundred ($1500.00) dollars is paid, and when such sum is paid the structure to become the property of the State for the Whatcom Normal School; and, whereas an agreement between the said Charles I. Roth and the board of trustees of the Whatcom Normal School has been prepared and submitted, (?) that the chairman and clerk of the board be and they are hereby directed to execute the said agreement so submitted on behalf of and as the act of this board. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might be issued: Voucher #55, favor G.N. Furn. Co., $105.60. Finishing and furnishing annex fund. Voucher #56, favor Whatcom Co. Ry. and Lt. Co. $33.52. Maintenance Fund. Voucher #57, favor N.W. Mfs. Agency $80.00. Maintenance. Voucher #58, favor N.W. Journal of Ed. $5.00. Library. Voucher #59, favor N.W. Hdw. Co., $5.50. Maintenance. Voucher #60, favor L.H. Darwin, $22.95. Maintenance. Voucher #61, favor B.B. I. Co., $24.50. Maintenance. Voucher #62, favor Fairhaven Times, $21.00. Maintenance. Voucher #63, favor C.A. Nichols, $105. Finishing and furnishing annex fund. Voucher #64, favor Holly Press, $12.50. Maintenance. Voucher #65, favor M.E. White, $49.50. Equip. of Lib. Voucher #66, favor P.K. Dodd, $118.00. Finishing and furnishing annex. Voucher 67, favor J.N. Selby and Co, $4.05. Library. Voucher #68, favor Hammacher, Schlemmer and Co. $7.01. Main. Voucher #69, favor Standard Furn. Co. $139.50. Finishing and Furnishing annex. Voucher #70, favor R.R. Croft, $36.15. Maintenance. Voucher #71, favor Morse Hdw. Co. $3.59. Maintenance. Voucher #72, C.M. Sherman, $12.55. Maintenance. Voucher $73, favor Normal Messenger, $30.00. Maintenance. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1903 Volume 01 - Page 270 1903-08-11 Voucher #74, favor Ada (?). Maintenance. Voucher #75, favor P.(?). Furnishing and finishing annex. Voucher #76, Milton Bradley (?). L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33200
Title: WWU Board minutes 1903 July
Date: 1903-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1903 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_190307
Text preview (might not show all results): 1903-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903 Volume 01 - Page 265 1903-07-18 The board met pursuant to call at the clerk's office. Present, trustees Edens and Teck. Cognisance was taken by the board of the death of Trustee L.P. W
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1903-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903 Volume 01 - Page 265 1903-07-18 The board met pursuant to call at the clerk's office
Show more1903-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903 Volume 01 - Page 265 1903-07-18 The board met pursuant to call at the clerk's office. Present, trustees Edens and Teck. Cognisance was taken by the board of the death of Trustee L.P. White, its chairman, who departed this life at Terra Alta, W. Va., on July 9th, 1903., and trustee Teck was delegated to draw up resolutions expressing the regret of the board thereat, a copy to be spread upon the minutes, one sent to the family of the deceased, and others are to be given to the press for publication. The minutes of meetings of May 14, June 15 and 22, were read and approved. Prof. W.J. Meredith of Seattle was elected in the English department at a salary of $800 per year. J.O. Lemaoh was elected as custodian of the grounds, his duties to commence August 1st, his salary to be $780 per year of twelve months. Permission was given to C.I. Roth to place a building on the Normal Campus, somewhere in the northerly corner. The tenders which had been invited for supplying the school with certain furniture were opened and the following awards made: - 156 leatherette or cane seat chairs, to Thiel and Welter $12.60 per dozen. To Great Northern Furniture Co., 96 chairs 16 inches high $1.10 each. To the Standard Furniture Co., 60 #77 Croker Tablet arm chairs @ $33.00 per dozen. 4 small revolving chairs to go with desks @ $5.00 each. 1 oak table, top 3x3 @ $33.50 to J.N. Selby who bid in the name of Chapman Bros. and Co., 48 Triumph Adjustable desks #3 @ $5.10 each. 34 Triumph Adjustable Desks #1 @ $4.35. The desks to be placed in the building by September 1, 1903. To the B.B. Furniture Co. 4 flat top single closed oak teacher's desks with row of drawers down each side, similar to the ones now in use in- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1903 Volume 01 - Page 267 1903-07-18 the school @ $16.00 each, 2 oak library tables, 3 x 5 @ $18.00. 4 small oak tables with drawers, top 2 1/2 x 3 ft. $9.25. 43 shades for all the remaining uncurtained windows in the building @ $57.20. All furniture other than desks to be delivered by August 20th. These vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might issue, all other bills being laid over until the next meeting: Voucher #50 - favor Evening Herald for $15.00. Finishing. Voucher No. 51 - favor Chas. E. Lind $1086.45. Campus fund. Voucher No. 52 - favor Edson and Irish $343.00. Maintenance. Voucher No. 53 - favor M.E. White $9.00. Equip. for Lab. Voucher #54, favor C.E. Lind $1116.00. Campus fund. L.H. Darwin, clerk. J.J. Edens, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11480
Title: Normal Messenger - 1903 June
Date: 1903-06-01
Description: Pages 31 and 32 switched, page 32 duplicated. Numbering reflects actual page order. Page 34 not scanned.
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1903_0601
Text preview (might not show all results): 1903_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE 1903 Monthly WHATCOM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [2] ---------- .#999944444999994444444444494999443^, 8 TELEPHONES * * OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAiN 24 * ^ * » _______ * * *
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Show more1903_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Cover ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE 1903 Monthly WHATCOM WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [2] ---------- .#999944444999994444444444494999443^, 8 TELEPHONES * * OFFICE, MAIN 25 STORE, MAiN 24 * ^ * » _______ * * * I MORSE HARDWARE CO. j i w _ * Sewing Machines — Easy Payments * 1 Goods of ill Kinds. I * * ; Building' Hardware # $ Sell 'era low, send and get more. jjj * * * _________ * * 1025 AND 1039 ELK STREET * m WHATCOM tf m m 4^99999999994444444444444444444444 I GROCERIES I * ' * * • * J WHEN GOODS OR PRICES ARE $ * NOT SATISFACTORY, PLEASE * m RETURN SAME AND MONEY _ 5 WILL BE REFUNDED Jtjljtjtj* jg * • '• • « * J4 WEST HOLLY PHONE MAIN 200 m m :. •'.-••.._'..», Byron Grocery Co* I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [3] ---------- The Leader •- •• • — Cane and Holly Streets - F u r n i s h e r s t o H e r Majesty the American Lady. * if yf if z*-** Everything for Milady's Adorw ment from Head to Foot High Art MILLINERY, LADIES SUITS, SKIRTS, WAISTS, CLOAKS. Fine Shoes FOR LADIES, BOYS, AND GIRLS. Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Silks, Trimmings, Corsets KID GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR. MEN'S FURNISHINGS : : : : : : : : : : : : : D R A P E R I ES ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [4] ---------- f — State — s Dormal School WHATCOM «*• WASHINGTON S beautifully l o c a t e d between the cities of Whatcom and Fairhaven ; population of the two cities, 20,000; cities have all the modern conveniences ; electric cars run within one block of the campus : : : Correspondence Invited. Catalogue Free. Offers F o u r R e g u l a r C o u r s es Elementary course of three years. Advanced course of two years for graduates of elementary course. Advanced course of two years for graduates of accredited high schools. A graduate course of one year. Elective courses are also offered. Admission and Expenses— School year 1903-1904 opens Wednesday, September 9th. Students will be admitted without examination upon a teachers certificate, a high school diploma, or a certificate showing where the work was done above the ninth grade. Students will be admitted by passing a creditable examination in the common branches. Students enter at any time; Board and room costs $3.50 to $4.00 per week; Self boarding costs $6.00 to $10.00 a month. No tuition; library fee $10—one-half returnable. Text-books are loaned free. P r o m i n e n t F e a u r e s— Catalogued library; large museum ; Physical, chemical, biological laboratories; Stereoptican and darkrooms; Gymnasium, dressing rooms, baths: Manual training department: Large training school, well conducted; Large and beautiful auditorium. Edward T. Matties Principal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [5] ---------- Whatcom Dental Parlors DR. R. LYBKOOK SHANKim, Manager The Highest Grade Dental Work at Reasonable Prices. Examination Free. PHONE RED 525 CLOVER BLOCK BlRNEY GOODHEART PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Rooms t, 2 and 3, Red Front Btdg Office 'Phone Main 2231 Residence 'Phone 3231 Office Telephone Main 2061 Residence Telephone Main 3081 W. H. AXTELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 11 to 12 a. m., 2 to 5 p. ra. PIKE BLOCK—Cor. Elk and Holly WHATCOM, WASH DR. 8. N. KELLY R E D F R O N T B U I L D I NG Rooms 17,18,19 and 20 Office Telephone Main 2141 Residence Telephone Main 31 W, D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. Rooms 16 and 17, Fisher Block 'Phones—Residence, Red 44 —Office, Red 44 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D. Telephone Red 521 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM, WASH. FRANK J. VAN KIRK, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CLOVER BLOCK WHATCOM, WASH. DR. L W. POWELL OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office, Hannah Block 'Phones—Residence, Black W -Office, Red 745 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [6] ---------- DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 12, Fisher Blk Residence Phone Black 085 Cor. Dock and Holly Office Phone Red 268 DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fisher Block Corner Dock and Holly Streets PHONE BLACK 275 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5, Red Front Block Telephone Red 831 WHATCOM, WASH. MODERN DENTAL PARLORS DR. O. C. GILBERT, MANAGER W~II m„„i, i 108 West Holly Street Holly Block j 1305 D o c k s t r £ e t Fbotut Black 1871 ALL WORK GUARANTEED DR. G. E. FOSTER OSTEOPATH ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 1 to 5 p . m. Holly Block PHONF.S—Office, Red 1874 —Residence, Red 32 CONSULTATION FRF.K DR. WILBUR N. HUNT Physician and Surgeon OFFICE; 'Phones—Office, Black 836 Rooms A and B, Red Front Blk —Residence Red 122 Office 'Phone, Red 471 Residence 'Phone Red 6M CHAS. L, HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Rooms 1 and 2 Fiabar Block ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [7] ---------- It is Right if it has Our Label" We are tHe only exclusive Men's Furnishers North of Seattle. We are sole Agents for the PACKARD and STETSON SHOES. We make SUITS and SHIRTS to measure. Phone 311. WHATCOM. ANNOUNCEMENT Having lately Remodeled and Refurnished our Studio we have one of the best in the Northwest and we are now better than ever prepared to give you the very latest and best Photograph work that can be produced in (tenxiinx QLuxbuxn, QLultttiin Qfavkan ^ttstn Wstivux and ?Tatiu«m We always have the latest in Mountings. Call and see samples LOTHROP BROS. STUDIO Phone Red 883 1313 Dock St., WHATCOM PIANOS YOU CAN DEAL WITH US BRIGG'S PIANO AND MUSIC CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [8] ---------- 126 WEST HOLLY Headquarters for Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats and : : : : Caps, Shoes and Furnishing Goods : : : : Globe £lotbing Company DAN MCCUSH, MANAGER 106 Holly Street «««• ttlbatcom Try our Fancy Canned Fruit and Vege- : : : : tables. Quality guaranteed : : ; : Hans Pearson ...The Grocer... Wholesale and Retail Prices Right ELDRIDGE KLINE OFFICE, PIKE BLOCK TELEPHONE MAIN 147 ...WHATCOM, WASH... W7K will sell you a city lot in any part of this city or ^M Pairhaven, and if you are short of money we will furnish money to build your house on small monthly payments. We have a good list of farm property. Call and get prices and terms. Write your fire insurance with Kline, who represents the ^TNA, the leading Fire Insurance Company of America. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1903 June - Page [9] ---------- Printing We Produce the Best Vol ¥xz%% | 9 There is nothing to be found in the modern age requiring greater exactness, nicety and cleverness to meet the demands than this art. * ft is an $tri! As such only the best meets the requirement of the public's needs. The business man finds greater results are secured when his printing stock is equal to a competitor. in Snxietg fere ar* maug Paris produced that require continual study and prepar-tion to produce work that equals a metropolitan vogue. Tit* Iwsl f«r Ife* Basitress TOan and tli* latest far tttje Sattotg L,arig is fnnnd at tfre . . .. HOLLY PRESS PRINTERS, BINDERS and BlanK BooK FolKs IRVING BLOCK, 1315 DOCK ST., WHATCOM m^SS^^^XSm^mmmS^mlS^fiS'SSS^^mSSSSSSSSi^ri ---------- Normal Messenger -

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