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Title: Messenger - 1910 February
Date: 1910-02-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. ALICE FREEMAN PALMER. (By George Herbert Palmer.) So fares she forth with smiling Godward face; Nor should we grieve, but give eternal thanks— Save that we mortals are, and needs must mourn. Alice Elvira Freeman
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. ALICE FREEMAN PALMER. (By George Herbert Palmer.) So fares she forth with smiling Godward face; Nor should we grieve, but
Show more1910_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. ALICE FREEMAN PALMER. (By George Herbert Palmer.) So fares she forth with smiling Godward face; Nor should we grieve, but give eternal thanks— Save that we mortals are, and needs must mourn. Alice Elvira Freeman was born February 21, 1850, in Coles-ville, New York. She came to be one of the most remarkable women in the United States. The influence of her childhood were the country life, narrow means, obscurity and her father's change of occupation. While she was still a child, her father spent two years at the Albany Medical College to become a doctor, and when he came back, the family moved to Windsor. There she entered a larger school, found new associations, and began to broaden her life. She was known in the school as one of the brightest and most intelligent of students. One boy in speaking of her at the time, said, "There's a girl in my class who knows everything, everything." During her school year at Windsor there was a young man teacher who was especially inspiring. It was he who taught her accuracy and enthusiasm. He made her see the necessity for a greater broadening and a higher education so that she might be better fitted to fill her place in the world. After much discussion she finally persuaded her parents to help her through school, and she started for Michigan, choosing Ann Arbor because it was the best co-educational college at the time. She was poorly equipped to enter, both as to financial matters and education, but her indomitable courage that many afterwards remarked on, brought her through and she graduated with honor from every one of her classes. Her life at Ann Arbor was one long difficult strain to keep herself up, for she always carried more subjects than the regular course. She threw herself into the society of the school, brought the Young Women's Christian Association up to a better standard, putting it on a surer footing and became a member of several clubs; and when one considers the poor health she was in during her whole college career it is remarkable that she was able to do all she did, with such courage, enthusiasm and enjoyment. President Angell often spoke of her "outgoing spirit" at this time, the wonderful sympathy she had which saw the needs of others and ministered to them regardless of her own. In her Junior year financial matters became so bad that she took a position as teacher in the high school at Ottawa, 111., taught there the rest of the year, and was able to send enough ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 2 ---------- 2 TEE MESSENGER money home to straighten out matters. By going to summer school, and taking extra subjects the next year she was able to graduate with her class. The following year, 1879, she accepted a position as teacher of History in Wellesly College. This College was founded by Henry Fowle Durant in honor of a son who had recently died. He made it a woman's college because he thought that they needed it more than men at the time. It has been said that Mr. Durant was the founder, but Alice Freeman was the builder. She threw herself into the work here in the same enthusiastic way, and was loved and honored by every girl in the institution. Each one who came under her influence was moved by her womanliness, her sympathy, her love. In 1880 Mr. Durant's health began to fail and in 1881 he died. A short time after, the president, Miss Howard, on account of ill health, had to resign, and Miss Freeman was made vice-president, but acting president for a year. Under the new presidency the college flourished and grew in size. Higher standards were brought in, and she inspired the students to honest effort. That indefinable quality called magnetism which she possessed, drew everyone to her. It was this same quality that, when she was lecturing, people attributed to her fine command of English and the good appearance she made. Professor and Mrs. Horsford were old friends of Mr. Durant and it was through the latter that Miss Freeman met Mr. Palmer, a teacher of Philosophy in Harvard. The intimacy between them grew until on her 32nd birthday, 1887, she promised to become his wife. She expected to be married at once, but the trustees of "Wel-lesley College would not think of it, their reasons being that they would endanger the College by letting her go. She promised to remain for another year, by which time they were to have another person to fill her place. The career of Alice Freeman Palmer's life, beginning with her marriage has been called the period of self-expression. She gave continually of herself not from any sense of obligation, but from the delight she took in giving from her fine disciplined mind. In her new home she showed the same capacity for doing house work as in teaching school. One of her servants exclaimed, while seeing her make some bread, "That's what education means, —to be able to do what you've never done before." Not very long after her marriage, she was called upon by the University of Chicago to be Dean of Women. Here again she had an opportunity to use her creative powers, for the institution was just starting out as a great cp-educational school, ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 In a short time the position of the women students was assured and she resigned, only to enter new fields of work. Often the continual round of lectures, visitors, committee meetings, etc., would become unbearable, and then she would go into hiding by visiting her little country home at Boxford, a small town about twenty-five miles from Boston, a place where the grass grew everywhere, where the birds sang, and hush and quiet reigned supreme. As she said, "Here is quiet for tired nerves that makes one able to meet anything smilingly afterward.'' At the funeral of a friend Mrs. Palmer said these words, "We had better make life here so rich and sweet and noble, that this will be our heaven. We need no other till He comes and calls us to a larger life and fresh opportunity.'' In these words she expressed her own life, for everyone who knew her loved her for her beautiful and triumphant life, and for her wide and generous sympathy. She was ill two weeks before she died, but to the end she retained that clear intelligence which had always aistinguished her. She died in a Roman Catholic hospital in Europe, very quietly and without suffering. When Mr. Palmer returned to America, a service was held in Cambridge at Harvard College in memory of her. A chorus of Wellesly girls, and Harvard boys sang, and Presidents Angell, Tucker, Hazard and Eliot made addresses. In speaking of her character one has a very difficult task. She was very intense in everything she did, was easy to anger, although it was always tempered with judgment, and had strong likes and dislikes. But with all this she had a very optimistic nature. She had the peculiar ability of bringing forth the best qualities of all whom she came in contact with. President Eliot has said that her courage was remarkable in a woman, that it is a pleasing attribute in a man, but in a delicate, tender woman it is delightful. In the few years in which she lived she lavishly gave of her rich store of wisdom, peace, hardihood and merriment. She raised hundreds to higher ideals and better ways. Everyone who saw her loved her, and everyone who heard her was made better. E- v - s - PROFESSOR KINCAID—A SKETCH. On Friday morning, January 14th, the students and faculty of the Normal School were accorded a rare treat in the illustrated lecture given by Mr. Trevor Kincaid, professor of zoology in the University of Washington. He launched his address by harking back to the life of the earliest geological period, and with carefully selected lantern views sketched the crest lines in the advancing ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER wave of evolving life forms from protozoon to man. His portrayal of man from the sub-human to the human plane was strikingly suggestive to the thoughtful student. His theoretical picture, rather diagram, of the long struggle of the old stone-age, the new stone-age and the bronze-age man, preparatory to historical civilization impresses a lesson of profound moral values. It enforces conviction in the worth of the eternal struggle for betterment, of patience, yet sublime discontent in that present order of things that thwarts the advancing goal of a progressive civilization, and of the positive, dynamic individual of intellect as against the passive, instinctive creature of stale custom. Mr. Kincaid's subject is of vast and vital compass, and yet by excellent and critical choice of material he condensed it into a symmetrical ensemble without sacrifice to essentials. Mr. Kincaid is a Canadian by birth. He was born near Toronto, in 18—, but tut! tut! that is not fair, Mr. Kincaid is a bachelor and dates are such prosiac affairs. Mr. Kincaid is primarily a zoologist, yet he is a young man of many interests. He is a man of wide information. To him the cultural outranks the utilitarian values of life. He is a good critic of poetry and art. He has been heard to remark that he would rather write a great poem than classify all the insects extant. He is well versed in sociology. He knows intimately his brother zoologists over the country. He has traveled widely in the interests of his profession. In 1897, he accompanied an expedition headed by Dr. David Starr Jordon to the Pribloff islands. The business of this expedition was an investigation of the seal question, affecting in its final analysis the international trade rights of the United States and Great Britain. In 1899, upon invitation he accompanied a number of scientists to Alaskan waters and territory, with the famous Harriman Expedition. Mr. Harriman chartered a steamer at Seattle and with his family and this body of scientists spent ten weeks in Alaska regions exploring the country as to its geographical, geological, faunal and floral aspects. In the publication of his results of this expedition, Mr. Kincaid was brought into intimate personal relations with the great railway king, who took a keen and lively interest in the young naturalist. He admired his zeal, industry and genius. In 1908, Mr. Kincaid was selected by the head of the United States Bureau of Entomology to go to Japan and hunt for insect parasites upon the Gypsy moth, which for two decades has been doing such alarming havoc to the forest trees of Massachusetts. Suffice to say, he found the parasites and shipped them to America, where they promise to keep down the ravages of the moth. But Mr. Kincaid 's strong human qualities did not allow him simply to be content with merely hunting parasites. He was inter- ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER h ested in the Japanese. He sought out a Japanese hotel where he was the only foreign guest. He dressed in Japanese costume. He ate with chop sticks. As a result, the Japanese seeing his interest in them, gave him an insight into their life that many foreigners living years among them do not get. In 1909, in furtherance of his work in hunting parasites, the Entomologist-in-Chief of the United States sent Mr. Kincaid to Southern Russia and Asia Minor. He has been requested by the same authority to take charge of the work of parasite hunting in Southern France this year. But this invitation and honor he has been forced to decline because of his interest and loyalty in advancing personally the work of the Biological Marine Station at Friday Harbor, of which institution he was the founder, and has been a steadfast promoter. Mr. Kincaid is a veritable dynamo. He works incessantly. His very presence is contagion for work among those who are so fortunate as to be associated with him. He is.an amiable companion, a charming conversationalist and a happy and brilliant lecturer. He has a large fund of good common sense, and a humor that is keen, subtle and scintillating. He has been a good and helpful Adam in classifying and giving names to Puget Sound's vast and interesting fauna. He will rank as the foremost pioneer in the animal lore of Puget Sound. A. P. R. A COLOR EPISODE. "Mrs. Perkins's Sally had on her green sun-bonnet, Tuesday." "Yes, indeed, and wasn't it a fright, Mary?" said Threse. "If I were her, I would not wear such an unbecoming color." Then the pretty young miss eyed with satisfaction her own freshly starched pink gingham, while her hands nervously patted in place one of the pink bows on her large garden hat. "Well," grunted Mary, "seeing that you are her cousin, I think that you would advise her what colors to wear." "Oh!" was the airy answer, "It doesn't make much difference what Sally wears; one color is as unbecoming as another." When they approached Threse's destination, Mary uttered an abrupt good-bye and left her to talk with Mr. Noting, the new village teacher. Threse walked blithely up the shell road to her grandmother's little brown cottage. She opened the door and closed it with a bang that so startled the mild old lady that her spectacles almost fell from her nose. "Oh, it's Tessy," she quavered. "I am so cold. Please put some more coal in the fire and turn off the draft." Threse looked in dismay at her respected relative and then heroically arose and by careful manipulation succeeded in obeying the commands without soiling her clothes. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER "Grandma," hesitatingly, "I've come after my birthday present. Aunt Perkins said that you had one for me." "Yes, so I have. Look in the west drawer in the cupboard. No, not that one—the one beneath it. Yes, that is the bundle. Bring it to me and I shall ojpen it for you.'' Threse gingerly carried the bundle to her grandmother and watched her untie the string with expectant eyes. The string was untied. Threse gave one eager glance. Then her hands went up in horror! The package contained a bright yellow calico dress. She laughed hysterically. "Is it for me, grandma?" "Oh, yes, indeed. I guess it is more than you expected, but I have given Sally a beautiful green dress with sunbonnet to match, so I had to make things even. I could not slight you. You like it, dearie, don't you? I hope that you will wear it often, because I have not got many years more to see the young folks in their pretty colored frocks." She looked very wistful as she said it. Threse impulsively put her arms around her and said, "I like everything that you like, and I shall wear it continually." Then she seized the bundle and ran out of the house. "Imagine me in yellow," she thought. "Oh, won't Mary laugh, and the new professor—what will he think? But still grandma gives us so much that I will please her." On her way home she met Sally, resplendent in green, which rendered her complexion a vivid yellow. Sally smiled sympathetically when she saw the bundle. "Oh, Sally," said Therese, " I 'm coming to see you tomorrow." Sally beamed as she went on her way. She had suffered and understood. A MISTAKEN DESIRE. For the first three months on my claim, life went very much as life will go on claims. My brother had been with me all of the time. Late in December, however, having some business to attend to, Hugh left me for a few days. For a whole week now I had been alone. January had come, and with it snow, which was very deep at this time. I had great faith in my dog, my big old Eobin, and my gun, which I may as well say, had never been shot since it had come on the place, although I frequently cleaned it. One afternoon, just after the snow was gone, Woody Tucker brought me a quarter of beef. Neighbors were scarce and I gladly listened to the old man's talk for a few minutes. As a parting warning when he had clucked to the horses, he called back: "Better be keerful and not go too fur from the digging. Pretty heavy snow; li'ble to bring the animals down from the hills." Then, with a nod, he rode away. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 7 ---------- I / THE MESSENGER \ I 7 I had been preparing to go to town the next day. After Woody's visit I almost decided not to go to town, for deep in my heart I was a coward, and I had two miles to walk through the woods before daylight, take the boat and ride thirty-five miles to town. But a favorite opera was to be played the next night and I did so want to hear it. The next morning I was up early. I fed the chickens, milked the cow, and prepared breakfast for myself and Eobin. The poor old dog followed me around all the while with such a wistful expression that I could not resist putting my head down to his, and petting him. I prepared a lunch to carry with me, and was ready to start at ten minutes past six. A soft Chinook wind was blowing, that softest of soft winds, which makes one forget to be afraid and makes one feel in perfect harmony with all nature. The stars were twinkling softly, white and big, over the firs. Life seemed very sweet to me. ™~I was trudging along very happy, when suddenly right in front of me, appeared something gray. Another step must have sent me bumping into it. I made out in the dim light that it was some animal. Thinking it was a dog, I was rebuking my heart for the foolish little bump it had given, when I caught sight of the whole length of the animal, and with a weak, dizzy shudder, I realized that it was a cougar! I have heard, that to ruffle a skunk's temper is folly, that when one meets a bear, one should turn quietly and go about one's business in another direction; but—a cougar, no one ever told me what to do when one met a cougar. I stood' for a second! or two wondering whether to climb a tree or run. Under the present circumstances I could do neither, and it was quite plain I was neither going to faint, nor to be delivered. I tore open my lunch, thinking to stay my doom for a few minutes. I took out a piece of cake. It did not suit him. He smelled it, then looked at me. The shivers began running over me. I took out a pice of pie. I don't know whether it was the lard. He ate it. Thus I continued through the whole lunch, giving him dainties, such as he had never before tasted in all his savage life. At last I gave him two sandwiches and two pieces of sausage, these pleased him mightily. I was fast beginning to think of him as a great big hungry dog, when a sniff at one of my hands electrified me. I thought to prolong the feast a little. I pulled off one of my kid gloves. It went down his throat instantly, and I was tugging at the other, when there was a sniff and a growl, which made me move cautiously aside, and wonderful to tell! The gray and yellow king of the mountains shuffled past me, as if I had been no more than a stick or a stone. My heart gave one £lad thump ancl then stood still. My dog! ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER My gun! That horrible creature was between us! I picked up the one lone glove, glanced at the remains of the feast, which I thanked heaven was not my bones. A moment later I thought my bones might be among them; for there, tearing down the road, came the cougar, and after it, Robin. Again I moved out of the cougar's way. When I caught my breath, there in a tree crouched the cougar, and there on the ground, howling and barking, sat Eobin. Suddenly my legs were untied and I ran, ran as if all the cougars in Washington state were after me. It was the longest quarter of a mile I ever remember of traveling. Finally I did reach my shack and grab my gun and start back. When I reached the scene of the late feast, Robin was still yelping and howling, while far out on a branch was the cougar. Without boasting, I can shoot, but my hands trembled so I could not sight my gun, and when I had it sighted, I found that it was at Robin instead of at the cougar that I had pointed it. I fired at random at the cougar and must have hit him, for with a spring and a fall, he came out of the tree. I fired a second time and the shot went straight to the mark. Twice again I fired, and the cougar was dead. A dead cougar is a good cougar, just the same as a dead Indian is good; so I sat down and laughed and cried by turns, for no special reason at all, unless at poor old Robin, shaking and pulling at the dead animal, until he decided that it was no use, and came to lay his head on my lap. The sun was just coming thru the trees as I made my way back to my shack. There, at first sight, I understood it all. Hanging high in the woodshed was the quarter of beef Woody had brought me the day before. That was what the cougar wanted, and I thought he wanted me! '10. THE WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. The Twenty-third Annual Meeting of the W. E. A. was held in Tacoma, Dec. 28-30, 1909, and is commonly designated as the "biggest and best" ever held—due possibly to the magic number twenty-three. Nearly all the leading educators of the state were present. Our own faculty was represented by President Mathes, Misses George, Gray, Moore, Jensen. Drake and Sperry and Messrs. Deerwester and Phillipi. Miss Moore was chairman of the Music Section, Miss Gray was Secretary of the Normal School Section, and Mr. Deerwester read a paper before the Council on the "Preparation of the Teacher." One of the lively topics of discussion was the question of teachers' pensions, which was introduced by Supt. Toder, of Ta- ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 coma. Great diversity of opinion existed in regard to the matter, and the gist of the expressions seems to be that a majority of the teachers will approve the pension idea if they do not have to contribute the money themsleves. Another interesting subject was the plan proposed by Supt. Bunker, of Berkely, Cal., for the reorganization of the twelve years of our ordinary course of study into three divisions—a primary group of six grades, an intermediate group of three years and a high school course of three years. This is practically the same plan recently proposed by Supt. Cave, of Bellingham, and seemed to meet with much favor at Tacoma. Many other interesting and important topics were discussed in the general and department meetings. The proceedings are published in full each year and anyone who is interested enough to desire to read any of the papers can secure these printed proceedings from those of our faculty who are members. The social features of the meeting were probably the most valuable ones. The banquet of the faculties of the three state normal schools was a delightful affair. The presence of many alumni of the Bellingham Normal at the association give numerous opportunities for renewal of former acquaintances. Music cal events contributed by Tacoma people added to the pleasures of the meeting. All in all, it was good to be there. THE STORY OP THE PANSY. Once, a long, long time ago, there lived a very mischievous little fairy. This fairy was very small, so small, indeed, that she could flit in and out among the flowers and sometimes even hide between the petals. It was the fairy's delight to tease the different flowers in the garden, and sometimes she caused much trouble among the flower folk. She was never still, but was constantly watching for a chance to get into mischief at some one else's expense. She had a very beautiful face, with pretty dark eyes and golden hair, and she always wore a beautiful green dress. One day she came into the garden and at once began to make fun of a large poppy for being so stiff and straight. The poppy became so angry that it turned scarlet in the face, and to this day it's descendants have been red. Then the poppy said, "We have endured your nonsense long enough. I am going to call Mother Nature and ask her to settle the matter." So Mother Nature said: "Little fairy, I think you have played long enough, so from now on you shall keep your beautiful face, but your pretty green dress shall be changed into stems and leaves and your feet into roots. Instead of being gay and mischievous you shall dwell in cool, shady places and be modest and thoughtful," ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 TEE MESSENGER So the flower garden lost the little fairy, but if you look in the shady places in the garden, you will see the little fairy's sad, thoughtful face in the pansy blossoms. J. J. '11. LIST OF NEW BOOKS. Brooks, W. K.—Foundations of Zoology. Barker, h. F.—Laboratory Manual of Invertebrate Zoology. Bailey, C. S.—For the Childrens' Hour. Brown, H. W.—Latin America. Bergquist, N. W.—Swedish Folk Dances. Burchenal, Elizabeth—Folk Dance Music. Comstock, J. H.—Insect Anatomy. Drew, G. A.—Laboratory Manual of Invertebrate Zoology. Dougall, C. S.—Burns' Country. Fernow, B. E.—Economics of Forestry. Harner, S. F.—Cambridge Natural History, V. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10. Hill, Leonard—Recent Advances in Physiology. Hunter, S. G.—Insect life. Jacobs, Joseph—Indian Fairy Tales. Kellogg, V. L.—American Insects. Lorimer, G. H.—Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to his Son. Lewis, C. T.—-Harper's Book of Facts. Lee, Sidney—Dictionary or Natural Biography. Lillie, Frank E.—Development of the Chick. Lankester, E. Kay—Treatise of Zoology. Morgan, T. H.—Evolution and Adaptation. Mann, Gustav—Physiological Histology. Morgan, E. T.—Development of Frog's Egg. Munsterberg, Hugo—Science and Idealism. Mayer, A. G.—Sea-shore Life. Osborn, Herbert—Economic Zoology. Patterson, H. L.—College and School Directory of U. S. and Canada. Peet, L. H.—Handy Book of American Authors. Reese, Albert Moore—Vertebrate Embryology. Riddell, N. R.—Child Culture. Schauffer, R. H.—Christmas. Schauffer, R. H.—Thanksgiving. Symons, Arthur—Romantic Movement in English Poetry. Sedgwick, Adam—Text Book of Zoology. Sanderson, E. Dwight—Insects Injurious to Staple Crops. Stohr, Dr. Philipp—Histology. Stenberg, G. M.—Infection and Immunity. Treat, Mary—Injurious Insects of Farm and Garden. Weisman, Dr. August—Evolution Theory. Walsh, W. S.—Curiosities of Popular Customs, ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page [11] ---------- THE MID-YEAR GRADUATING CLASS ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER THE MESSENG ER SCHOOL PAPER OP THB BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing n^Sgpgga 13H Railroad Avenue MESSENGER STAFF ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD - MARIS REECE \ ALICE PEACOCK V - EDNA STAPLES ) MARY E. SEXTON MARGARET WALTON) MAUDE WESCOTT » ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE HENRY ROGERS! BEATRICE BAIRi Editor Associate Literary Exchange Organization - Locals GRACE HINMAN ) _ AMELIA FISKE ' ' ROY KNUDSON N FLORENCE MCKEAN V • INA LANDON ) LUCY FOWLER - • VALE NIXON -I HARRY HEATH J- • JANET EVERETT ) Calendar Alumni Jokes Athletics W. T. MEYER Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1903, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. IX. February, 1910 No. 5 Once more exams have come and gone—haggard cheeks, worried brows and sleepless nights heralded their approach; delirious joy, or abject despair mark their going. Like the dragon of the fairy tale, they come and no one can ward off their coming—they go and many sorrows and tears mark their going. Some few have passed, and are happy—others have not passed and—well, never mind; cheer up I Try again. At least let us begin the new semester with new hopes and new aspirations. Make each day better than the last and when exams come again perhaps they will find us better prepared for them. If you have not paid up your Messenger subscription, pay up immediately and so help the Messenger manager, Mr. Myer, and the progress of the Messenger staff. It takes money to run a good paper. Surely we are worth fifty cents a year to you. Have you noticed the two new pictures on the second floor— the one by the auditorium and the one in the science annex? Would it be possible for us to have a few more pictures to adorn some of the bare halls and rooms? The two in the auditorium were given to the school by the Clionean Society, their aim being ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 to have something that would help to beautify the school. If all the organizations would bear this in mind, then in the course of a few years the results of your good work will be very evident, in- This would be a good suggestion for the Seniors. They usually present the school with some gift, then why not give us a beautiful picture instead of statuary or something of that kind. Think about it—It is well worth your while. 0, ye of little spirit, ye who are lacking in patriotism for your school; awake! arise! subscribe for the Messenger! Can you af. ford to let the opportunity pass? Everyone loves a bargain; then harken to this: To members of the Student Association the subscription price is only forty cents; to outsiders, fifty. Think of it, fellow-students. Nine issues, including the annual, for the small sum of forty or fifty cents. Do I not speak true? Is it not the bargain of a life-time? The Philomatheans met on Jan. 8th, for their first session after the Christmas vacation. The general theme of the program was reforms pertaining to juvenile courts. The work of Judge Lindsey and Maud Ballington Booth was discussed and the question, "Resolved; That the Jury System Should be Abolished," was ably debated. A very interesting business and parliamentary drill followed the discussion. The work for the next semester is partly outlined and promises even more interesting meetings than we have enjoyed this semester. THE SOCIAL CULTURE CLUB. The Social Culture Club was organized in November, with fifteen members. The club is under the direction of Miss Hays and Miss Moore. The aim of the club is to give an hour once in two weeks to a paper on some feature of social etiquette, art, literature. The paper is followed by informal discussion. A short talk by Miss Hays before the holidays and a magazine reading by Miss Moore at last meeting, were suggestive and helpful. Deep interest is shown and it is certain these meetings will prove of great benefit and pleasure. Visitors are always welcome. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 14 ---------- 14 TEE MESSENGER HISTORY CLUB. The History Study Club was organized under Mr. Bever's direction, early in the first semester, and for a time worked very quietly and with only temporary officers, the idea being to have the society consist of only those who were really interested in history, and were willing to study. The society grew slowly and even now has not a large membership, but in interest and willingness it is holding it's place and some very good papers and talks have been given. Members choose their topics freely and voluntarily and these may be written out and read or given from notes. Topics already discussed have been the explorations of Bering, Cook, Cabrillo, the Indians of the Northwest, the Whitman Massacre, the Founding of Astoria. New topics to be taken up are Geographical Names in Washington, Indian Raids on Puget Sound, the Yakima War of 1855, First Territorial Officers, Roman Catholic Missions, Settlement of Seattle, etc. The society now has a constitution and elects regular officers each quarter. At present Miss Allen is president, Miss Hjort vice-president, and Miss Webber secretary. HISTORY CLASS. Meetings are held each Friday afternoon, beginning at two-thirty. Anyone interested in the history of the Northwest who is willing to take part in the study may become a member, whether a member of the school or not, and visitors are cordially welcome to attend any meeting and are invited to join in the discussion. Y. W. C. A. BIBLE INSTITUTE. The third annual Bible Institute of the Y. W. C. A. was held from January 13th to the 16th, in the Society Hall. The speakers were Mrs. Campbell and Miss Springer, of Seattle, and Rev. Naftz-ger of our own city, each one of whom gave practical and helpful talks on subjects of interest. Special music was given which added to the enjoyment of the meetings and at the close of the series it was evident that the Association had passed a mile-stone in its growth and development and had brought strength to the girls of the school. Mrs. Campbell had as her different subjected -Jesus in the Midst," "A Woman and Her Word . * * * , -What is in Thine Hand?" "Elijah and Ehsha." Miss Springer spoke on "The New Sphere of Life-Romans," T h eN«w iU" nLphere of Life-Corinthians," and "The Complete Life Walk- Galatians," and Rev. Naftzger gave a talk on the Message of ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 the Bible for Social Relations.'' These are some of the helpful thoughts they left with us: "The Old Testament is the enfolding of the New; the New Testament is the unfolding of the Old.'' Jedus emphasized three great laws of social relationship: Service, sacrifice, love. "The Son of Man came hot to be ministered unto, but to minister." He who serves most, ranks highest. Our ambition should be to render more acceptable service to Christ and our associates. Selfish society is lost society. Romans, with its message of faith, Corinthians, of love and Galatians, of freedom, give the three strands of the carpet o/n Which we walk to the Complete life. Faith is the avenue down which every good thing comes into 6}ur lives. A moment holds the germ of all the year. See that you have the right attitude for each moment. ALKISIAH. The Alkisiah Society is having very interesting meetings this year under the general head of "Gratters, Ancient and Modern." The origin of the grail, the Arthurian legends, and Tennyson's version of the same, have proved not only entertaining, but instructive as well. A digression from this theme was the meeting given over to a debate on the subject, "Resolved, that the study of the sciences is of more benefit than the study of the classics." Miss Andrea Nord defended the sciences and Miss Abbie Johnson the classics. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. It is hoped that more interest may be awakene'd in debating and that we may have inter-so;ciety debates. YOttNtt 3M£ft' DEBAWKG OLtJfc. The Debating Club held its regular meeting Thursday evening. The meeting was well attended and after the, regular business a very interesting program was rendered. The officers for the coming semester were nominated by the direct primary system. This is the first time, in the history of the school, any club or society has nominated its officers in this way. The program was interesting from start to finish, and Was pronounced by all present as the best of the year. It included a toast by Mir. Bond : "The College Graduate." and the hearty round of applause given him was ample evidence it was appreciated. President Mc- Cbiibrey also proved himself an interesting story-teller. The question, "Resolved, that every mftn should marry and have a place in society before twenty-five," was debated. The debate ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER was an impromptu one and the affirmative and negative sides were headed by Hansen and Stinson, respectively, who chose sides from among the members. After an hour of interesting debate, in which both sides made many strong and interesting points, the decision was awarded to the affirmative. The meeting then adjourned. EXCHANGES. "Variety is the spice of life," and surely the spice of Exchanges. We are very glad to see so many new arrivals among our old frinds. Emerson College Magazine is a source of great pleasure and instruction as well. The reports of Dr. Vincent's lectures on famous writers, both English and American, are gems for conciseness, and the blessing of brevity. Loyal Sons' Clarion, Sacramento, Cal., has in its Xmas number a very high class paper from an artistic, as well as a literary standpoint. Tahoma, always a top-notcher and welcome. A few more articles like, "What Road Shall I Take," would greatly add to the lasting merit of your paper. Why not improve your excellent little paper with a separate "Literary Department?" Normal Advance, Oshkosh, one of our very best Nqrmal exchanges. Variety in your headings would improve. Adjutant has an all round excellent number beginning with an artistic cover and including a football squad that inclines one to fear you have a corner on Adonis. Review. An introductory heading would improve your paper; however, your Locals and Sponges tax one's risible muscles to the utmost. Wankctonion. A decided improvement on your previous issue. Try some original stories, they would furnish variety. Kodak has excellent stories, if it is "cramped for space." Cynosure, Fargo, N. D., has its current issue dedicated to the football team. It is an original idea and very well done. Orange and Black, one of the very best high school papers published. The apple poem typifies Spokane Spirit and is very clever. School Mirror. Look into yourself and see of you don't think your cover would be more attractive without your subscription rates. We extend a hearty welcome to* the Nugget. Your progressive story of The Captain speaks well, for two of the great requisites of a successful school paper are originality and co-operation, ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Iris, from N. H., is a veritable "Puritan Proseosyphe,"— quality, simplicity, but no variety. You need same good attractive headings and a cut or two. Vox Studentis. "Laugh and the world laughs with you." Why don't you give us a chance? Where are your smiles, etc! Eh, Ka, Norn. You shouldn't spoil an attractive paper by using business cards for fillers. The Misses Chabot, who attended Normal last year, started for a two years' European trip, Dec. 30. Miss Sarah Cochran and Miss Minnie Dow are teaching at Centralia. Grace Ross is teaching at Port Angeles. Miss Clara E. Edmunds, a former student of B. S. N. S., is teaching at Sequim, Clallam Co., Wash. Herman Smith, of Seattle, was in Bellingham Jan. 15th. Harry Raymond left for New York City during January, to resume his musical studies. Friends in Bellingham received cards announcing the marriage of Celestine, of Seattle, to J. Broderick, of Bellingham, Wednesday, Jan. 12. Miss Nora Calvin, an elementary student of the year 1909. was married to J. Ainsworth Clark, of Wisconsin. Miss Myrtle Wright is teaching at Sumner. Miss Lulu Simmons is teaching in Bellingham. Miss Minerva Tower is teaching at Everett. Miss Lucy Crocker is teaching at Olympia. Miss Abigail Aurnston and Miss Mary Copeland are teaching at Aberdeen. , Miss Florence Chapin, '07, is teaching at The Dalles, Oregon. Miss Myrtle Brown, '09V2, will teach at Lynden. Mrs. Ethel Luce Yuill is now living at Vancouver, B. C. Miss Clara Junk, '09y2, is expecting to teach near Olympia. Miss Bertha Ross, of Lowell, has returned from an extended European trip. Miss Helen Linden is teaching at Prosser this winter. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Miss Minnie Carver is teaching at Sterling. Miss Kathleen Casey is teaching at Hamilton. Mr. Noah Davenport is spending this winter at Fort Yukon, Alaska. Miss Clara Tarte is teaching at Beach, Wash. Miss Belle Parrdt has a school at Nooksack. Miss Artie Thrall is teaching at Lawrence. Miss Mildred Marston is teaching at Avon, and her sister, Miss Ruby, at Burlington. Miss Hazel Horn, '09, who is supervisor of the primary department at Roslyn, spent the Christmas holidays with her parents and friends in this city. Miss Tillie Jacobson is teaching at Wickersham. Miss Elizabeth Schumacker is teaching at Vancouver, "Wash. Miss Clara Collins, who attended school here last year, is teaching in Olympia. Miss Mary Piltz is teaching at Everett. Miss Lottie Crawford is at Paulsbo. Mrs. Kate Davis Graham is living at Bremerton. Miss Annie Hall is teaching at Oak Harbor. Miss Martha McGlaughlin has a school at Bryant,. Wash. Mr. Chas. Becker will return to this school in February. May Sloane is teaching in the Seattle schools. Fan—Did he really say I was dove-like? Nan—No, not—er—exactly. He said you were pigeon-toed. If you save your money you're a grouch. If you spend it you're a loafer. If you " g e t " it you're a grafter. If you don't get it you're a bum. What's the use? "Did you ever hear the story of Algy and the Bear?" asked a boy of his father? "It is very short." Algy met a bear. The bear was bulgy. The bulge was Algy. Question of a Japanese schoolboy: "Are trousers ever politely proper at half-mast?" ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page [19] ---------- FOREST HOME ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER During the past month our new Athletic field has been slashed and feneed, and we are looking forward to the completion of the work in time for the baseball season. Friday, January twenty-first, the Blaine team played the Normals here. Blaine has a good aggregation this season, and the game was an exciting one. This game was the first game of the season for the Normal and had staunch support from the students and faculty. This is the one thing the boys need to make the season a success. They are giving their time, and turning out two teams regularly three times a week for practice. Kline Gup Games. Seniors vs. Second Years. On January 13th the Seniors played the Second Years. The first half ended with the score 11-10 in favor of the Seniors. The second half ended with the score 19-13 in favor of the Seniors. Pearl Hoffman and Elizabeth Hamphill did excellent work for ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 the Seniors. Every member of the Second Year's team played exceedingly well. An enthusiastic crowd witnessed the game and both teams had good support. The lineup was as follows: Seniors. Second Year's. Hilda Lobe Forward Elizabeth Arnold Pearl Hoffman Forward Phebe Reed Ethel Nichols Guard Gertrude Kendle Bessie Nichol Guard Mary Reese Elizabeth Hemphill Center Gretchen Stewart The Seniors still hold 1000 points, while the Second Year's only have 800 now. Each team starts out with 1000 points, but on every game lost 200 points are lost. Third Year's vs. Fourth Year's. On the same evening that the Seniors played the Second Year's, the Third Year's met the Fourth Year's. The game wasn't as interesting as was expected. The Third Year's did the better work. The game ended with the score 11-8 in the favor of the Third Year's. The line-up was as follows: Fourth Year's. Third Year's. Eva Rooker Guard Vera Weber Violet Parker Guard Jeanette Barrows LoisPebbley Forward Georgia Allen Lucy Fowler Forward Pearl Wright Bergiot Everson Center Hilda Christianson The Third Year's still hold their 1000 points, while the Fourth Year's have only 800 points. Seniors vs. Third Year's. The Seniors played the Third Year's Friday afternoon, Jan. 21st. It was a well played game. On the Senior team Miss Hoffman shot five field baskets and two fouls out of six, while Miss Lobe shot two fouls out of three, while of the Second Year's Miss Allen shot three field baskets and lost four fouls. Miss Wright shot two field baskets. The Seniors excelled in their good team work. Line-up was as follows: Seniors. T h i r d Year'f: Lobe Forward -Allen Hoffman Forward Wright Nichol Guard -Weber Nichols Guard •• Barrows Hemphill Center Chanson The Seniors still hold their 1000 points, but the Third Year s now hold only 800. Exhibit of Gymnastic Work of Physical Culture Department of Bellingham State Normal School, Jan. 22,1910: ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 22 ---------- 22 TEE MESSENGER •1. First half of basket ball game—Juniors vs. Fourth Year's. -2. Grand March—All physical culture pupils. 3. Indian Club Drill. 4. Fancy Step—Majeste School Schottische. 5. Dumb-bell Drill. 6. Fancy Step—Shadow Polka. 7. "Fox and Chickens"—(The runner tried to tag each girl at end of line one at a time—the first girl tries to protect the line.) 8. Folk Dances— (a) French—Varsovienne. (b) Swedish—Klappdans. (c) Bohemian—Rovenacka. (d) American—Wild West Polka. 9. Second half basket ball game. CHRISTINE RANTERS. CALENDAR. January 4—Two bo,ys wandering down High Street, looking friendless and homeless. Hope springs eternal in the feminine human breast that they are Normal students. School opens— "Isn't it hard to get to work again? Honestly, I'd rather not have a vacation." Mr. Niles returns to place where the sunlight turns the hair to gleaming gold. Mr. Moodie, accompanied by Mrs. Moodie, returns. January 5.—Mr. Deerwester (assigning lessons to enthusiastic Psychology class) I do no.t want you to take more than Chap. IX. Put up a sign, "Keep off the Grass." January 6. Mr. Odessa Sterling ate six dinners in honor of himself. For proof see American-Reveille and Herald for this date. Mr. Patchin takes dinner with Mrs. Moodie and her husband. January 7—Mr. Sterling gives piano recital. Mr. Stude-baker attends and the secret of his perfect discipline in Ancient History Class is solved. No wonder that the boys in the training department have less trouble keeping order than the girls! January 10—Mr. Patchin, in teachers' meeting, discussing pros and cons, desirability and undesirability, of nicknames. Senior Class meeting, in which financial condition of class is weighed in the balance and found wanting. January 11.—Miss Kanters meets girls in gymnasium for drill practice. Girls tell her all they can about costumes they cannot get for the drill. Mr. Trimble and Mr. Hansen dine at the Dormitory at b:6U, and at 7:00 have a turkey dinner at the Unitarian Church. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 23 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 23 Seen on the bulletin board: Mr. Hogan and Miss Nichols, office. Lost—A black beau in Gym. Return to Kanters. January 12—Mr. Trimble and Mr. Hansen ill. Miss Nord, in fit of destruction, empties bottle of ink on science laboratory books. January 13—Unlucky day for basket ball game. Superiority of numbers and ancient barbarism holds sway. Peanut sale by Seniors. Junior girls grow impatient at not finding all in readiness for them in drawing and cut class. Eye witnesses testify that girls were seen running madly through hall to avoid Miss Hogle. Miss Sperry orders a twelve o'clock dinner for a one o'clock guest. Bible institute opens with splendid, inspiring talk by Mrs. Campbell, of Seattle. January 14—Lecture in Assembly, in which students and teachers are introduced to immediate and remote ancestors. Mr. Studebaker, hero of feminine eyes in Assembly. Other boys green with envy. Peanut sale by Seniors, a sequel to sale of January 13. Bible Institute in the afternoon and also in the evening. January 17—Botany class attempt to cross Normal glacier. Girls all fall down and coast to bottom. Mr. Moodie also loses his balance in his heroic attempt to rescue them. For official accounts of hardy expedition consult Mrs. Moodie. January 17—The debaters for preliminary contest met in Mr. Bond's room and decided upon the subject: Resolved, that the Senate should be abolished. Three boys and one girl were present. A high, light-timbered unclassified boy was seen around the Science Annex. January 18—Ancient History class complains that teacher lacks enthusiasm. For cause consult absence reports of Jan. IS. Mr. Trimble espied peeping at grand march drill. January 19—Assessed valuation of Seniors per capita far, far below par. January 20—Examinations posted. Training teachers vie with training pupils in being first to read posted programme. January 21—The graduating class, '09y2, entertained at the Dormitory. Miss Kanters gives a unique gymnasium drill in Gymnasium. Pending examinations make students have a "hopelessly lost" expression. January 20—Basket ball game, Lynden vs. B. S. N. S. boys. January 22—Class party to Seniors given by Mrs. and Mr. Deerwester and Miss Sperry. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER LOCALS. The third mid-year commencement exercises of the Normal School were held in the Normal auditorium, January 28, 1910. The following was the program of the evening: Class March Pianist, Mrs. Mathes (a) Since First I Met Thee Shelley (b) They Thought ^orch Normal Choral Club. Invocation. Vocal Solo Miss Mable M. Moore Address, J. H. Ackerman, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Salem, Oregon. Trio from Elijah Mendelsshon Normal Choral Club. Presentation of Diplomas Principal E. T. Mathes Benediction. The mid-year Seniors are: Myrtle Brown, Florence Connell, Mary DuBois, Rose Thibert, Flora Junk, Grace MacLeran. Our Normal may well feel proud of the interest shown by former students in educational matters. This was demonstrated at the State Teachers' Association at Tacoma, which many Bel-lingham Normalites attended. Those present received not only the benefit of the association, but also, had the pleasure of meeting former classmates and friends. As we noted the joy with which these students and teachers greeted each other, we felt that a Normal reunion each year during the Association might, be made one of the mo^t enjoyable social events of the Association for the Bellingham Normal people. Among those present were Ethel Revelle, Abigail Arnston, A. D. Foster, Sarah Cochran, Myrtle Wright, Bessie Prickman, Carl Storley, Miss Ross, Lulu Simmons, Clara Collins, Minerva Tower, Lucy Crocker, Miss Tegland, Miss Haycox, Lottie Crawford, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Evans, Mrs. Cochran, Grace Barrett. Several students who are attending the Normal this year were present. Among these were: Rose Thibert, Ida Felt, Pauline Paulson, Lucy Bunker, Bessie McDowell. Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Goldie Wres-ton Brown, of Blaine, to Mr. George L. Conley, of "Williston, N. D., the wedding having taken place at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Blaine. Only relatives and a few friends witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Conley left immediately for an extended wedding trip, and after February 1 will be at ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 ho^me at "Williston. Miss Brown was a former student at the Normal school in this city and is recognized as a talented young writer, having published a book of poems last year. We are glad to announce that Mr. Bever, who has been ill with appendicitis since the holidays, will be out shortly. He will be in school at the beginning of the new semester. His classes are being cared for by Senior students. Mr. Elmer Beal visited the Normal the first week after vacation. He teaches in the Maple Falls schools. The Seniors elected Miss Ada Campbell editor, and Miss Maude Westcott associate editor of the Senior Messenger to come out in June. A fine issue is promised. Three big cheers for Miss Gray and Mrs. Powell, was the comment of the students who were unable to spend their holidays at home. And the cause of all this? Why, the Xmas dinner. Xmas afternoon a body of nineteen merry and hungry students gathered in the parlor of Edens Hall. At the joyous summons of the dinner bell they trooped eagerly into the dining hall, which was fittingly decorated with Winter's green and trailing vines. In the center of the students' table was a large bouquet of beautiful pink and white carnations, sent as an Xmas gift by one of Eden's thoughtful girls. After a short Xmas grace by Rev. Mr. Sterling Barner, the students sat down to a delicious four-course banquet. Was the turkey good? Well, I should say! Just like mother used to cook it. And the generous mold of cranberry jelly! Could they eat all those large pieces of plum pudding? No, never! After that came oranges, cake, nuts and raisins. They nibbled these and told stories, until each one protested he just couldn't hold another mouthful. When they returned to the parlor Miss Clarke entertained with two beautiful piano solos. The rest of the afternoon was spent in progressive games, Miss Freda Montgomery carrying off the prize, which was a charming little picture in a burnt wood frame. In the early evening they departed to, their respective homes, declaring that that day would be one of the happiest memories of their Normal life. During Christmas vacation Prof Epley, assisted by some of the students, installed a telephone system connecting the main office with the different departments. A new clock, which has a second pendulum, was also installed in the Chemistry department. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER It operates four secondary clocks in various parts of the building, moving the hands forward one minute at a time by means of electro magnet. It also runs a separate program machine, which in turn rings the bells, both for the Normal department and for the training school. It is able to ring bells at intervals of one minute during the day. Automatically it cuts off the program bells at night and on Saturday and Sunday. The electricity is supplied by storage batteries, which are charged by means of an electrolitic rectifier. Eagle Harbor, Alaska, Dec. 5, 1909. Editor Messenger: July eighth we left Seattle on the steamer Santa Clara for the "Golden North." Most of the passegers were excursionists going only as far Skagway, and perhaps a few hours ride to the summit on the White Pass Yukon railroad. Southeastern Alaska will doubtless continue to grow in popularity with the tourist class. For surely nowhere is there such a combination of sea, forest, and mountain scenery. The towering mountains, whose bases are covered with evergreen timber, rise abruptly from the water's edge; and the towns all have the appearance of hanging on for dear life, for fear of sliding into the sea. The labyrinth of islands resembles Puget Sound, and yet differs in that these islands are high and mountainous. There was hardly a time in the whole trip when one could noit seen a stream of water tumbling down a mountain side, fed by the melting snows above. Enchanting as this part of Alaska is, it is not the real Alaska of ice and gold, and isolation. The coldest temperature ever recorded at Sitka is four degrees below zero. Regular steamers give a close connection with the outside world, and living there would not be very different from living in Bellingham. The one hundred and twelve miles over the White Pass Yukon railroad is the connecting link between the real Alaska and the outside. The tourist pays five dollars for a round trip from Skagway to the summit, and certainly gets his money's worth in the grandest mountain scenery. We spent two days in Dawson. As a friend and I strolled through the town we marveled at the fine looking cabbages, turnips, potatoes and even tomatoes, which we saw in the gardens. Our remarks of surprise attracted the attention of a lady in one of these gardens and she said. "You fellows are 'checha-cos,' aren't you?" Then it was that we found out that there are two classes of people in Alaska, "chechacos," or tenderfeet, as we would say in Washington, and "sour doughs," or old timers. One is compelled to remain a member of the first class until he has witnessed the break-up of the ice in the Yukon. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 The following facts may be of interest: Average temperature at this point for three summer months, fifty-eight degrees; average for three winter months, fifteen degrees below zero; highest temperature ever reached here, ninety degrees, Seattle, ninety-six; lowest temperature ever recorded here, sixty-six degrees below zero, although there are places where seventy-six below has been recorded, annual precipitation here, a fraction over twelve inches. Wishing the Messenger and the B. S. N. S. a prosperous year, I am, Yours very truly, W. R. NICHOLS. Olive Watson entered school the second semester. Friends of Miss Lou B. Dobler received announcement cards of her marriage to Edward J. Doherty at Douglas, Alaska, November 8, 1909. Her future home will be at Skagway, Alaska. During vacation the store was moved from room 29 on the second floor to the former bench room in the Manual Training department in the basement. The room is very large and will serve its purpose very well. Mr. Johnson reports no apparent falling off in his trade because of the change, so the location may prove to be an advantageous one. The room that was vacated by the store is to be used by the High School department introduced this year. The following is a week's menu served in the Y. W. C. A. cafeteria: Monday Tomato soup; Tuesday, coffee, milk, doughnuts; Wednesday, potato soup; Thursday, cacoa, milk, apple pie; Friday, oyster soup. Sandwiches and fruit are served every day. The Students' Association gave the reception to the mid-year graduating class. Miss Alma Barsness has entered the Normal. Her parents have moved here from Minnesota, where Miss Barsness attended the public schols. Miss Barsness has also attended the Glenwood academy in Minnesota. Miss Sadie H. Bourne has entered from Anacortes. She has attended the University of Washington for a year and a half. Mrs. Bernice E. Belden comes to us from Spokane. She has ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 28 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER attended the Columbia College of expression and the Washington State College. One of the most delightful events of the new year at Normal was the piano recital Friday evening, January 7th, by Mr. Odessa D. Sterling ,of Whitman Conservatory. The program was particularly well chosen, the first part consisting of a rhapsody in B minor, and an intermezzo in E flat major, by Brahms, and three German dances by Beethoven. The Brahms' selections were very interesting, tho on account of the long phrases is a little difficult to understand. He is sometimes called the Browning of music, on account of this obtuseness. The German Dances, full of successive and running chord passages, and having short and simple themes were nevertheless not quite what we usually think of when Beethoven is mentioned. The second part of the program consisted of an Impromptu in F sharp major by Liszt, a delightful sparkling rippling melody by Staub, which was so generously applauded that it was repeated, and three Chopin numbers, the beautiful Polonaise, the Nocturne, G major, and a"n Etude. The Liszt Impromptu was a pleasing variation from the rhapsodies, which are usually given when his name appears on a program. Mr. Stirling played with fine feeling, sympathetic touch, full and melodious tone. In the Chopin numbers the singing melodies were beautifully brought out. On Tuesday morning, January 4, Mr. Sterling played at Assembly, first the "Erlking," and then the popular "Serenade." Dr. Mathes gave a lecture at Quincy, January 13, under the auspices of the High School at that place, of which Mr. A. D. Foster is principal. Dr. Mathes also delivered a lecture at Wenatchee before coming home. The committee from the Students' Association, of which Miss V. Johnson was chairman, to select a permanent school pin, have chosen five * pins, which will be presented to the faculty for choice. One evening during vacation a merry crowd gathered at Bachelor's Hall on Twenty-first street. Those who were at the party given there a year ago knew that a good time was in store for them when they received an invitation to this one. They were not disappointed, judging from the amount of laughter that accompanied the different games. One of the exciting events of the evening was a contest in which a prize was offered for the one who could eat two crackers and whistle first. Mr. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 Clifford came out ahead, with Mr. Krause a close second, and they were each presented with a toy that we know will amuse them for many hours. The boys certainly proved themselves capable hosts and when the crowd left it was with a hearty: Rah! rah! rail; Rah! rah! rail; Bachelors', Bachelors', Bachelors' Hall! Prof, and Mrs. Deerwester and Miss Sperry gave a reception to the Seniors on Saturday evening, Jan. 22. The class was out in full force and every one reports a splendid time. A recital will be given by the Normal Mandolin and Guitar Club and Quartet, assisted by Mrs. Deerwester and Mrs. Math.es, in the Normal auditorium February 4th. The program is as follows : 1. (a) The Palms Faure (b) Promise Me Siegel 2. Magic Strings Pomeroy 3. (a) Italian Waltz Corbett (b) Host Greeting (Serenade) Weber 4. (a) Selected. (b) Selected Mrs. Deerwester 5. (a) Overture Eaton op. 90 (b) Boston Ideal March Siegel 6. (a) Love's Old Sweet Song Malloy (b) Bridal Chorus (From Lohengrin) Wagner A violin recital will be given at a future date. Superintendent Elmer Cave spoke to the student teachers Friday morning, Jan. 20, on the subject of "Retardations in the Grades." On January 21, the girls of Edens Hall entertained the Seniors of the mid-year graduating class. The party was a masquerade, and everybody reported a most delightful evening. The students who remained in Bellingham during the holidays did not regret it, as there was much fun going on. One of most enjoyable features was a trip up Chuckanut mountain. The party left the Dormitory about eleven o'clock accompanied by Mr. Mellish, of Montana, with a Montana chicken, and chaperoned by Mr. Patchin. Mr. Meyer, a famous pathfinder of the Cascades, led the way and gained further renown as an explorer. Trusting their guide, the party followed where he led, climbed perpendicular walls, ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER waded streams and penetrated dark jungles. Mr. Meyer is to be congratulated that he never once hit the path. About two-thirds of the way up the party stopped for breath and lunch. A fire was made and coffee and weenies cooked. The chaperon carved the chicken, aided by many suggestions from the girls. From the camping grounds the crowd went on to the top of Chuckanut, stopping often to look at the beautiful scenery, Mount Baker, Lake Padden, green valleys and steep moss-covered walls—all could be seen from this point of vantage. No student should miss taking the trip some time and enjoying the grand scenery. On the way home the redoubtable leader again lost his way and did not reach Edens Hall until some time after the rest of the party had arrived. HUMORESQUES. From Kalama comes a new definition for a volcano: "A volcano is when the creator gets hot and throws stones." A few days before Christmas a King county teacher told her pupils the story of the birth of Christ. On the last day before vacation, she asked them where Christ was born. " I n Bellingham," replied one bright boy. During the trip to Chuckanut Mountain, Miss E. P. pointed f apparently at Mr. Stults) and said, "Isn't that beautiful?" Mr. Bond (in Physics, demonstrating Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation)—"Even little pieces of cork will pair off." ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 Miss Sperry (reading Browning)—" 'The prior truth at last discovered none which now the second suffers detriment'. Who will put that into English?" Mr. Clark (meeting Miss C. on the stairs)—Are you looking for trouble? Illr^^SI Miss C—0, I'm so glad I've found you! In Eoom 31, between the hours of 1:30 and 2:15. the air is laden with algebra, but the students need not have any fear as it is not contagious. Mr. Sogers (in staff meeting)—"I think Miss Merchant, who attended here last year is married." Miss Crimbs (eagerly)—"That's Miss Edna Merchant, who was in my grammar class?" Mr. R—"Yes." Miss Cribbs—"What! Did I teach her all that grammar for nothing?" Mr. Patchin (in teachers' meeting)—"The training school boys call me 'father,' but I think I can bear the dignity of being called 'father.' " Mr. Studebaker, to his Ancient History class before Christmas: "Don't stand under the mistletoe." Why is it not necessary to go down town to get small change f Because Mr. Hogan has nickles (Nichols.) Miss Moore must have taught a new name for the upper clef, for one of her History of Music girls was heard to call it the Trimble clef. On Jan. 20, the Young Men's Debating Club debated on: Resolved ; that a man should be married and have a position in society at the age of twenty-five. The affirmative won and the next night a number of the members did not get in until twelve o 'clock. Mr. Hansen (at Debating Club)—"Mr. Tiddell has a tremendous reserve force behind him." Mr. Stinson—"Yes, Mr. Hansen is sitting behind him." Mr. Moodie has an improved method of tobogganing. All who desire to know how it is done, ask Mr. Moodie. Special exhibitions are given on certain occasions. ---------- Messenger - 1910 February - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Who says Studie's afraid to go home in the dark? The Senior girls. Mr. H. (giving classification of horses)—"The draft breeds are the Percheron, the French Draft, the Aberdeen-Angus." Are Stella and Martha Brown? Is Frances a Park? Isn 't Miss Allason a Daisy ? Florence may be Bras, but she's good as gold. Can Edna Cook? Is Janet Everett? (Ever it?) Has Clara Junk? Is Pearl a Hightower? Is Olive Kale? Is Niles Royal? What has Rose Dunn? Can Phoebe Read? What is Opal Spinning? Whose door is Lillian Tapping? Is Jeanette always Wright? In Arithmetic. Miss —"Oh, Mr. Bond, which problem are you doing?" Mr. B.—"Why, the first one." Miss —"Oh, but you said a gentleman and my book says a person." Miss R. (to Mr. Bond)—"You've been arguing that we use simple problems with some sense to them, and there isn't a bit of sense to this." During the Christmas vacation Mr. Patchin was the recipient of the following message: "Coeur d'Alene—Will start back Tuesday, accompanied by my fair lady—Moodie." Historians tell us that Mr. Patchin was very much shocked at the news and very much worried as to who would be his companion. Mr. Moodie arrived but—where was the lady fair? What have you done with her, Mr. Moodie? Lost—Somewhere between Oak Street and the Normal school, Prof. Deerwester's grip(pe). Has anyone found it?PPPPP </mods>
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Date: 1910-03-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page [1] ---------- / LITERARY. CELIA THAXTER. No child's life could have been better spent for the training of mental gifts and poetry, and the seeing of the beautiful in Nature than that of Celia Thaxter. She was born in Portsmouth, N. H
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Show more1910_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page [1] ---------- / LITERARY. CELIA THAXTER. No child's life could have been better spent for the training of mental gifts and poetry, and the seeing of the beautiful in Nature than that of Celia Thaxter. She was born in Portsmouth, N. H., 1835. When only five years old her father separated himself from his fellow men, probably because of some difficulties in business, and he declared he would never set foot on the mainland again. This vow he kept the rest of his life. He left Portsmouth with his family to take up his abode as keeper of a lighthouse on the dreary, desolate Isles of Shoals, ten miles from the New Hampshire coast. Here Celia Thaxter lived through her childhood, an unusual and fantastic childhood for anyone. With no other companions save her brothers, she turned to the natural things, from the big, black, spider which wove her web in the corner of the window, to the great flying eagle, scudding over the dark blue sea or soaring into the sky, and found more than enough to satisfy her. The children would climb into the deep window seats and watch the stormy-weather, gaze at the great waves dashing against the lighthouse, or the ships, like tiny white specks, passing slowly away over the foaming, roaring sea to the great world beyond that Celia had seen so little of and so constantly wondered and dreamed of. The inability to cope with other minds save those in her own little world made her turn to the lives of those in books, and she read all she could get, enriching her knowledge of them and the lore of Nature. She knew of no schools, and her education was gotten from her father and mother, but if she received her knowledge from other sources than us, it was just as rich, and in many cases purer. When Celia Leighton was eleven years old the family moved to Appledore Island. Though still far removed from the greater maw of people on the mainland it was a broader life than that spent in the light house. Here, during the long winter months, when no one came near the island, the girl was played the good Samaritan, keeping up the failing spirits of all on the island. In 1851 when only sixteen years of age, she married Levi L. Thaxter, a young lawyer of Watertown, Mass, Though still a child in years, she had grown to be a woman inTnany ways. Mr. Thaxter was a quiet, scholarly man who wished to remove himself from the world, For many years after her marriage she was a ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER loving, care-free girl, seeking pleasure and happiness, and constantly looking forward to the time when she should leave her lonely island, and mingle with the world of men. Her winters later were spent in Boston, and it was here that all the unknown joys opened themselves before her. She enjoyed them to the fullest extent, although music was loved best of all. Her true love and appreciation of everything beautiful soon found a response in others, and very quickly great artists sought her, to have her listen to their music, to look at their pictures, or to listen while they read some article. Her parlors thronged with men and women who sought this gentle, appreciative woman to know her. and to become her friends. In 1861 her first poem appeared. It was named "Landlocked," and was published in The Atlantic Magazine, by James Russell Lowell, and from then on her works became known to the public, always carrying with them the fragrance of summer flowers, and the beauties of Mother Nature. Celia Thaxter's writings have a beauty, a richness and an individuality all of their own. They breathe the fragrance of the outer world, the birds, the sea, the flowers, and all growing, living things. Her pictures are all framed by the smiling, shining sea, or the raging, foaming one. In them are seen the "unfailing courage of a strong soul, and the hand of an artist." She herself, set like a flower in the great expanse of water, unfolded and spread her fragrance afterwards in such writings as "Among The Isles of Shoals," and "An Island Garden." For all time to come her works will be read with pleasure and appreciation for those who are lovers of Nature, for she learned to create as well as appreciate. She died at Appledore, August 26, 1894. It was in the quiet loveliness of early Summer that she went to Appledore with a few friends to visit the old places and the remembered haunts of her youthful days. She wandered around to each old place, recalling each time an incident, either pleasant or bad, that had indelibly connected itself with the spot. One night, after passing the evening with those she loved in a quiet talk, she retired. In the morning her soul had flitted quietly and peacefully away to that other world, and only memories were left to those who loved and mourned her. E. V. S. No rock so hard but that a little wave May beat admission in a thousand years. —Tennyson. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 A GHOST. Ghosts have long been a favorite theme for story-tellers. Since time immemorial, the mere mention of a ghost has been enough to send the cold shivers up and down the back. I have only seen one ghost. I have no desire to see another. For my terror, while short-lived, was yet real enough and great enough to leave with me a wholesome, lasting fear of white-robed spirits. • '# I was only a child of eight or nine years on this eventful night. I had been visiting at the old farm house exactly six hours. In this time, however, I had made the acquaintance of May Griggs, a neighbor girl of several years my senior. She had told me weird and fearsome tales of a ghost that haunted the old house. Long before, it seems, a man, some relative of the family, had fallen from the attic window, while out on a sleep-walking expedition, and was killed. Even after death he was not content to sleep in peace and quiet but wandered about in the night, much to the fear of the living. He wore a white, flowing, unreal robe—I have since learned that white flowing robes seem to be the favorite garb of the wandering spirits. The story made quite an impression on me, you may be sure. I had heard of goblins, and ogres, and elfmen, but never of ghosts. So when the "shades of night began to fall," I stayed close to the grown folks. The evening was spent before the fireplace. The farmer's family told stories and played games. We ate apples and nuts and other good things from the pantry and cellar. Altogether, it was a most pleasant evening and bedtime came all too soon. I was about to start upstairs to bed when I remembered I had left my loved Salome Ann by the kitchen stove, where I had watched Hannah prepare supper and wash the dishes. Leave dear Salome Ann all alone in the dark, all night long! Never! I crept away to her rescue and had just clutched her when—I remembered the ghost. A horrible fear seized me. My heart stood still, and my breath choked me. I looked around is if expecting something to happen, and—there in front of me was the GHOST! Very long and slender it was and, as I gazed in terror, I saw it move. It seemed as if a long arm was pointing at me, and I wanted to scream; but my tongue refused to work. I stood there, unable to move, my eyes on the ghost. Once more the long arm was raised toward me and—horror of horrors! The ghost approached me! I thought I could feel the cold, icy hand on my arm and, ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER though my eyes were shut, I could see the dreadful figure bending over me. Somehow, I found my voice and gave one loud, piercing shriek. The farmer and his wife and the entire family rushed out to the kitchen; a light was procured, and Salome Ann and I were picked up from the floor. The ghost had vanished! I told my story to the family and to a man they listened and to a man they joined in the laugh that followed. "That Griggs girl has been reading some more of them paper novels," said the farmer's wife. "Wonder what she'll be im-again next? Last week she thought she was some great lady who had been kidnaped when she was a baby and given to Pa and Ma Griggs to raise. Once a year or two ago she stayed out all night to see the fairies dance around the old oak in the meadow. She frightened her pa and ma to death and caught a dreadful cold. Thought it 'ud a-cured her, but she's just gone from one thing to another and—now its ghosts. Well, we'll see that she don't worry Miss Margaret with any more of her nonsense." Hannah held me in her arms and carried me upstairs; put me to bed and tucked me in snugly and held my hands until I was off in the land of dreams. In the morning when I was eating breakfast, the farmer's oldest daughter came into the room and said to her mother: "Land sakes, mother; if I didn't go and leave my white dress hanging on the line outside the kitchen window all night. It's a wonder some tramp didn't steal it." I did some thinking later on. That window had been just in front of me when I looked up, the night before, and the wind was blowing. Two added to two makes four. So that was my ghost! C. Mrs. Bessie V. Williams, nee Wilder, was born in Otranto, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1874. She died in Bellingham, Washington, Feb. 3, 1910. Mrs. Williams was educated in the elementary schools of Iowa and Minnesota, in the High school in Austin, Minnesota, and in the State Normal School at Cedar Falls, Iowa, in which she completed the work of the Junior year. She taught in Iowa and in Boise, Idaho, and was always conscientiously devoted to her work. She was married in 1894 to Mr. Chas. Williams. Mrs. Williams came to our school last September, and was by our Credits Committee given Senior standing. Had she lived to complete the work upon which she was so earnestly determined, she would ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER b have been graduated with the June Class of 1910. She was an earnest and faithful student and kept up her work till the Christmas vacation, about which time she contracted a severe cold, which she was unable to shake off. Her modest, gentle manner won for her the kindest regard of her classmates and instructors. Her remains were taken to Portland, Ore., the home of her mother. Mrs. Williams is survived by a dear old mother, two brothers in Minnesota and South Dakota, and a stout-hearted son, Harold, a lad of fourteen, to all of whom the sympathy and good-will of her many friends in the Normal are extended. As one result of the establishment of the High School department of our Training School, more advanced work is demanded of the departments. In order to insure good, strong teachers of Algebra and Geometry, the Mathematics Department is giving courses this year in College Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry. Next year it will offer in addition to these a course in Differential Calculus making, in all, two years of work above the High School requirements. This makes it possible for Juniors and Seniors to elect Mathematics and specialize in the teaching of the subject in the High School department. There seems to be a growing demand on the part of the student body for more advanced Academic work in connection with the professional training. This spirit should be encouraged and provision made for its realization in all departments of our school. There was a young lady named Jensen, Who juggled with verbs and declension. She examined her class And they hardly could pass; But they did, after hours of suspension. HALLEY'S COMET. (By Dr. Ephriam Miller, Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, University of Kansas.) The comet which made its first appearance a few evenings ago in the western heavens took the astronomers as well as other mortals by surprise. It is being closely observed and there will doubtless be something interesting to say about it very soon. It has been called Derake's comet, in honor of its first observer. The most important astronomical event of the present century ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 6 ---------- 6 TEE MESSENGER is the finding of the celebrated Halley's comet. Professor Max Wolf, of Heidelberg, Germany, found it on a photographic plate that was taken September 11,1909. As soon as the discovery was made known a hundred telescopes were pointed in the direction of the illustrious visitor. Since its last appearance in 1835, Halley 's comet has traveled millions of miles beyond the orbit of Neptune in the icy cold of space. Now it is coming our way. It is impossible to see the comet at the present time with the naked eye. But with a good six-inch telescope, or even a three-inch glass its position can be traced from night to night. Those who are not fortunate enough to possess a telescope will have to wait until sometime in April, before getting a naked-eye view of this comet. It will then rise shortly before the sun and will rapidly increase in brightness. At the present the comet is moving towards the west in a direction opposite the motions of all the planets around the sun. On April 19 it will be nearest the sun and will move with its greatest speed in its orbit. Five days later it will be headed in the direction of the earth, but we shall pass it by unharmed. At this time, April 24, its motion will be towards the east, and so it will continue to move. On the evening of May 18, our visitor will be within 14,000,000 miles of the earth, after which for a few days, it will move among the stars at the rate of fifteen degrees per day, equal to one-sixth of the distance from the zenith to the horizon. On May 19 the comet may be seen as a magnificent object appearing shortly after sunset. It will get higher and higher up in the western sky each succeeding day. It will probably travel across the face of the sun, but there is no danger of it striking either the earth or the sun. We shall probably pass through its tail, but the only serious consequence will be a meteoric shower, which in itself will be a glorious sight to behold. However, we cannot predict positively that the shower will occur. Halley's comet gives great promise of being a remarkable one. In May it will be a glorious spectacle in the sky, a brilliant object with a long flowing tail, 30 degrees in length, stretching one-third of the distance from the horizon to the zenith. In the summer of 1682, Halley's comet was very extensively observed by two Englishmen, Halley and Flamsteed, and by Cas-sini at Paris, and by many others. Some years after this, Halley undertook the labor of calculating the elements of all the comets which had been sufficiently observed to enable him to do so. A ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 comparison of all the comets thus computed by Halley showed that those which appeared in the years 1531, 1607 and 1682, were moving in orbits very similar to each other. Hence he was led to conclude that they were successive appearancs of the same comet, revolving around the sun in a period of about 75 or 76 years; and he was more confirmed in this by the fact that a remarkable comet was recorded to have appeared in the year 1457, which was seventy-five years before 1531. He concluded by confidently predicting that it would appear in the year 1758. It did so appear, being first seen on Christmas Day, in that year, by a Saxon farmer, and by an amateur named Palitzsch near Dresden. Subsequent calculations have been made to identify Halley's comet with comets seen at many intervals of seventy-six years before 1456, the first being so far back as 12 B. C, in the reign of the Emperor Augustus, and the second in A. D. 60. When Halley's prediction was fulfilled, (sixteen years after his death), by the reappearance of the comet of 1682 and 1758, it was called after his name, and has ever since born the designation of Halley's Comet. It appeared again in 1835, and during this year of 1910, it will be visible to us. There was a young lady called Drake, The hearts of the students she'd break; When in teaching they'd fail She made their hearts quail For critics she, sure took the cake. Knowledge, so my daughter held, was all in all.—Tennyson. Better be not at all, than not be noble.—Tennyson. Let the past be past.—Tennyson. Sweet is it to have done the things one ought When fallen in darker ways. —Tennyson. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 8 ---------- THE MESSENGER THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPBR OP THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printingfl^^^^S)i3ii Railroad Avenue It may be proved, with much certainty, that God intends no man to live in this world without working; bui it seems to me no less evident that He intends every man to be happy in his work.—RUSKIN. _ _ „ __ MESSENGER STAFF ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD - MARIE REESE •) ALICE PEACOCK V - EDNA STAPLES ' MARY E. SEXTON MAUDE WESCOTT ) MARGARET WALTON » ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE Editor Associate Literary Exchanges Organizations • - - Locals HENRY ROGERS 1 BEATRICE BAIR gt; ESTHER PARKYN ROY KNUDSON INA LANDON OLIVE CLARK VALE NIXON HARRY HEATH JANET EVERETT W. T. MEYER Athletics • Calendar Art - Alumni Jokes Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. IX. March, 1910 No. 6 WM^k ^ r Everyone thought it was a grand sight to see the snow lying so thick on the ground and the housetops. The campus seemed proud of its holiday dress; the students remarked that even the Athletic field looked quite respectable to the casual observer. Oh, well! the time is coming when our entire campus will make a beautiful picture, without this blanket of snow. The only thing that we hope for is, that the time may be soon forthcoming in order that some of us may see what the future surroundings will be. Normal School graduates are in a steady and increasing demand. Calls for teachers are being received at the office from time to time, but many of these vacancies cannot be filled. We, as a school, will have to grow much larger before we are able to meet the demands made upon it. There will be, if there are not already, some very sorry people about this Normal School. Here we give The Messenger to you for fifty cents a year and in June you are going to pay ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER * , fifty cents or more for the Senior Annual. Then you will be asking yourselves why you didn't support your School paper and have a little School spirit. A new feature of this month's Messenger is a page devoted entirely to the High School and written by High School students. The "chillens" are taking hold of the idea vith vim and we may expect a bright bit of reading from month to month. This past September they were mere infants; now they have risen to such heights. This is merely an illustration of the fact that it is merely " a short step from the cradle to fame." A noticeable feature of the game with Ellensburg was the generous applause given, not only to our own boys, but to the visiting team. The B. S. N. C. people are to be congratulated on the spirit displayed. How many of the students knew of the preliminary contest in declamation that took place in the auditorium the afternoon of February 10? The school was not especially well represented. This seems unfortunate to us for the contestants need your interest to encourage them. It is to be hoped more people will be present at the other contests that are to take place shortly. The various gym exhibits that have been given lately have been for the purpose of raising money for the new tennis court. The "athletic" folks are taking an unusual interest in the court. We hope it may materialize soon. As the old darky said: "The good Lawd knows we suttinly needs it bad." The Student Association through a committee has been investigating the matter of hospital and medical service for its members. The committee reported a plan recently and left the matter in the hands of the students. In a short time they will be asked to pass upon the matter in some way—to adopt, reject, or refer for further investigation. Good reasons can be offered for each. It is to be hoped that our students will investigate the plan and vote their convictions. No one has any personal interest in the matter. Students, it is up to you. If you think the plan is wise, vote for it. The essentials of the plan are as follows: 1. A fee of fifty cents per month is to be collected from each member at the beginning of the semester—with no rebate. 2. Membership in the hospital association may or may not ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER be required of each member of the Student Association—as may be decided. 3. A head physician is to be chosen by the Student Association with two associate physicians appointed by him under such restrictions as the Association may impose. 4. The Association is to provide hospital service, medical attendance and medicines up to a certain limit—to be determined before the plan goes into effect. i gt;. Hospitals and physicians to give a special rate to the Association. ALKISIAH NOTES. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Assembly period was given to the Alkisiah Society, which presented to the student body a debate on the subject, "Resolved, That the study of the sciences is of more benefit than that of the classics." The affirmative was taken by Miss Andrea Noed and the negative by Miss Abbie Johnson. Each side presented forcible arguments; well phrased and aptly put. When the affirmative had finished her defense of the sciences we almost felt regret for the weary hours spent digging out the meaning of a Latin sentence; but when the negative appeared as champion of mooted subjects we soon began to be glad if we knew even one little word of Latin. The judges, Messrs. Bond, Philippi and Deerwester had a hard task but rendered a decision in favor of the negative. The debate showed careful thought and preparation by each participant and was well received by the audience. Each student needs the training in rapid thinking, command of words and self-control which comes from such work. The Alkisiah program on February 11 was strong and intensely interesting. A sketch of the most prominent characters in the study of the Grail was given by Pearle Stanton. Verona Prader read a paper on King Arthur and Guinevere. The story of Launcelot from the old version was given by Celia Cosgrove, ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER H and the same from Tennyson by Erminie Calder. Each report was greatly enjoyed by those present and the club members are anticipating with pleasure the programs on the Grail yet to come. The meetings are always open to visitors and those interested are cordially invited to attend. Y. W. 0. A. With the opening of the new semester, when all the organizations began with new life, the Y. W. C. A. entered upon a most promising half year, with the prospect of making the second semester even more helpful and full of growth than the first. The first meeting of the new quarter was led by Hilda Musgrove, the subject being "Promises." After the meeting a social time was enjoyed when home-made candies were served. A social meeting once a month has become a regular feature in the Association, and has proved very helpful in the matter of getting better acquainted. The meeting on February 10 was led by Donna Griffith, who had as her subject, "The Little Things of Life." At this meeting a list of twenty-five new members was read, voted upon, .and received into the Association. From this may be seen the splendid growth of this organization. A new "wrinkle" has been added to the list of this school association. A number of magazines, including "The Student World," and " The Inter-Collegian,'' relating to association work have been subscribed for. These are placed in a rack, which was kindly donated by Miss Hogle, in the association room, and all the members are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to become more familiar with the work, and to see what other schools and colleges are doing along this line. THESPIAN CLUB. The Thespian Dramatic Club, although not one of the largest organizations of the school is found by its members to be extremely interesting. The work of the club is entirely along dramatic lines. Their pleasing programs are made up of sketches and criticisms of plays and playwrights before the public eye. Short plays given by the members of the club are found to be very entertaining as well as helpful. A farce, "The Burglars," given a short time ago, was a decided success. '' The Court Comedy,'' given before a large audience, was unusually well presented. With the addition of excellent musical selections, the Thespian programs are always looked forward to with great pleasure. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER TREASURER'S REPORT. Prom Nov. 1, '09 to Feb. 9, '10. Receipts— General Fund I 392.83 Store Fund 824.69 Messenger Fund 320.37 Athletic Fund 131.17 Cash in Till 44.11 Total receipts $1713.17 Expenditures— From General Fund I 295.18 From Store Fund 527.90 From Mess fund 310.07 From Athletic Fund 129.97 Balance 450-05 Total Receipts 11713.17 Cash on hand * 450.05 General Fund * 393.83 Amount wuhdrawn • 295.18 % 97.65 Store Fund *824-69 Amount withdrawn 527.90 $269.79 Messenger rund $ 320.37 Amount withdrawn 310.07 $ 10.30 Athletic Fund $ 131.17 Amount withdrawn !29.97 $ 1.20 Cash In Till *4 4 -n Balance on hand *i05M YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. The Young Men's Debating Club held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, February 10th. The boys held their semiannual election of officers. Mr. McCoubrey, to whom is due much credit in bringing the club to its present state of efficiency, was re-elected president, and Mr. Hansen, secretary. After the election, a number of short talks of a very edifying nature, bearing principally on the events of the day, were given by different members. The talk by Mr. Bond on the "Budget," was especially interesting and much appreciated by all present. With a few exceptions every man of the Normal was present. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 We want to urge every man to join our ranks and help make the club a success. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. On account of the fact that Mr. Stultz was obliged to leave school at the end of the first semester, a vacancy was left in the Board of Control of the Students' Association. An election was held and Mr. Whipple was chosen to fill the vacancy. The matter of a school pin has been once more brought before the school by the Board of the Association. A number of pins have been selected by the committee from which the student body may choose one to be the school pin. Drawings of these pins are posted on the bulletin and every one should be interested enough to decide which pin he prefers so that when the matter is put before the students for a vote, they may have a perfectly clear idea of the matter in question. HIGH SCHOOL. President Vice-President OFFICERS: Relta Nichols Lew Greene Secretary '.'.' ' ' V.''''V.V.V.'.''V.. •. Charles Larrabee Treasurer • ' Lytton Swart. Sergeant-At-Arms Wrex Plummer Class Teachers W. H. Patchin, Rose Baxter The High School is growing. We have twenty new members from the Training School as a result of the mid-year promotions These recruits have not yet forgotten the childish ways they acquired in the Training School. (If you don't believe this, ask Mr Patchin) 'Besides these infants we have received several pupils from outside schools. They are: Franklin Sly, Reuben Gogg: Rosa Redda, Goldie. Baker and Marie Hedge. Yes, and there s Arthur Singleton. (Every little bit helps.) Agnes Thoren, who has been one of the strongest workers in our class, has left us to make her home in the East. A delightful initiation party was given the evening of February 19, to the new Freshman Class by the members of the old High School class. The great Delphic Oracle administered advice to the candidates and suggested remedies for their numerous bad habits. They afterwards solemnly promised to be angels at all times- not to run in the Science department past Mr. Ep-ley's door, nor talk loud in the halls; to go up and down stairs ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER one step at a time, and never, under any circumstances, to disturb "Father" when he is holding a private conversation with a favorite teacher. For full particulars ask Beauford Anderson. We now have a piano in our Assembly room. Two more rooms have been fitted up for the High School classes. Wanted—By Fred Horst; some stairs he can't fall up. Mr. Patchin (To Leonard Anstett)—Leonard, this is no plaee to waste your time looking at the girls; you may spend next Sunday evening looking at Rosie. Rex Plummer (quoting from "Vision of Sir Launfal")— "What is so rare as a half-stewed prune?" M. H. (Who loves jewelry) to B. A.—I believe your ring would just fit my finger. Found!—A man without a heart. Arthur Singleton left two back East. Frankie Frescoln is teaching at Custer, in the Eighth and Ninth grades. Dell Pratt is teaching Primary in the same school. Miss Tressie Flesher is now the wife of the Rev. Ashby, of Seattle. Mrs. Fred Hofstetter, of Tacoma, with her two little children, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Arnold of Garden Street. Mrs. Hofstetter expects to live in Olympia after March 1. Miss Francis Arnold, who was married in June to Mr. Alfred Black, Jr., lives on Bellingham Heights. Mr. Alfred Roos and Mr. Morris Schwartz visited our halls February 14—a Valentine's visit. Miss Maud Dickinson ,who attended school here during 1907- 8, is teaching in the city schools in Starbuck, Wash. Miss Ola Deakins, an elementary student here last year, is spending this year at her home in Rice, Wash. Miss Charlotte Stewart is now Mrs. F. W. Mosher, a happy mistress of a beautiful home in Spokane, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Plate [a] ---------- WHITMAN COLLEGE GLEE CLUB TO APPEAR HERE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, IK THE NORMAL AUDITORIUM ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Mrs. Margaret O'Keefe, '04, is now enjoying her fourth year of successful teaching in the city schools of Tacoma. Miss Greta Pattison, '09, is teaching in the city schools of Farmington, "Wash. Miss Ida Zobrist, who was injured last July, has almost fully recovered and is now at her home in Acme, Wash. Miss Elizabeth Shoemaker was recently called to Portland on account of her father's death. Miss Lillian Miller, '01, is resting this year on a leave of absence from the Seattle High School. Miss Grace Huntoon, '02, who has been resting this year, supplied a substitute in the Lynden schools in January. Miss Minta Morgan, '06, is teaching in Pasadena, Calif. Byrd Anslow, '07, has recently accepted a clerical position in the United States navy yard, Bremerton. Nellie Ramsay, '05, is now Mrs. E. H. Harriger, of Rex, Ore. Jessie S. Cowing, '06, is teaching in the High School at Newport, Wash. Minnie Le Sourd, '07, is a Senior at the University of Washington, this year. Miss Georgia Ellis is teaching a model rural school at Parmer, Wash. Miss Ellis has been doing High School work for some time, but accepted the rural school for experience. Miss Minnie Osberg, '08, resigned her position at LaConner, February 1, to attend the University of Washington. Miss Gertrude Hoover, who attended here in '08, is teaching at Clearbrook. Miss Esther Moy and Miss Hannah Spedding, both of the class of '09, are teaching at the Roeder School, near Everson. Miss Kate M. Schutt, of the class of 1900, also a graduate of Cornell University, is secretary in the registrar's office at Cornell University, New York. Grace Purinton is now Mrs. J. D. Fletcher, of Tacoma. Mr. Fletcher is an attorney in that city. Miss Dubois, '09%, is teaching in the Primary department in the LaConner schools. Miss Connell, '09%, is teaching at the Eureka School, in this city- Miss Minnie Strauch, who attended school here the first of the year, has a school at Fulda, Wash., where she is enjoying all sorts of Winter sports. Miss Grace McLeran, '09%, is teaching at the Franklin School, in this city. Miss Dolly Jennings has a school at McMurray, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER Miss Rose Thibert, W/z, has accepted a position in the Seattle schools. Julia Kimball is at Marysville, and her sister, Mabel Kimball, is at Pleasant Valley. Viola VanCuren is teaching at Enterprise. We often see her in Bellingham over Saturday. Ruth Bliss is teaching at Visalia, Calif. Miss Margaret Bryant is at her home this year. Her mother died in August and she is keeping house for her father and brother. Miss Bryant's health is improving during her stay at home. Miss Selma Beckstrom is teaching near Everett. On February 18, the Gymnasium exhibit was again given. Everything went off as well as before. To play basketball that evening two school teams were picked from the regular class teams, two players being taken from each team. The floor was so slippery from the candle grease, that fell from the candles carried by those in the grand march, that the players could not do as good work as they would have done otherwise. The line-up was as follows: Miss Hemphill (Sen.) Center Miss Carpenter (3d yr.) Miss Pebley (4th yr.) Forward Miss Hoffman (Sr.) Miss Arnold (2nd yr.) Forward Miss Woodhouse (Jr.) Miss Simpson (Jr.) Guard Miss Staples (2d yr.) Miss Barrous (3d yr.) Guard Miss Stewart (2d yr.) Miss Christianson's side won by a score of 17 to 6. The Kline Cup games have been still going on this last month. The games, we hope, will be over at the end of March instead of February, as was first planned. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 17 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 17 The Juniors played the Fourth Years on January 22nd, which was the evening of the first exhibition. The Juniors won the game with very little opposition. The score was 28-7 in favor of the Juniors. Both teams had their regular line-ups. On the 29th of January the Seniors played against the Juniors. The game wasn't as interesting as was expected, but both teams played well. The Juniors won by a large score. On February 4th, the Seniors played the Fourth Year's. It was expected that the Seniors would win, but luck was against them and with the Fourth Year's. When time was called the Fourth Year's had 17 points and the Seniors 16. This was one of the prettiest games that has been played on the Normal floor this year. Five field baskets were shot by Pearl Hoffman and one field basket and four fouls shot by Hilda Lobe for the Seniors. Lois Pebley shot four field baskets and Beatrice Bair three field baskets and three fouls. Both teams had their regular line-ups. The Juniors in a game with the Second Year's won from them by a score of 18-2. The Second Year's put up a good fight but the Juniors were the larger and more experienced. Emma Wood-house shot seven field baskets and MissFeno shot two field baskets for the Juniors. The only field basket shot for the Second Year's was shot by Phoebe Reed. Emma Woodhouse did excellent work for the Juniors, in Miss Philippi's regular place, as forward. The game played on January 13th between the Third and Fourth Years' had to be played over, as the teams weren't straight class teams. So on the afternoon of the above game it was again played. This time the Fourth Year's won by a score of 13-12. It was a close game, as the teams were pretty evenly matched. Miss ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Pebley shot five field baskets, Miss Bair one field basket and one foul for the Fourth Year's. Miss Wright shot three field baskets, while Miss Allen shot five fouls for the Third Year's. Both teams played well. The game between the Juniors and Third Year's was forfeited to the Juniors. The Second Year's have yet to play the Third and Fourth Year's and then the Finals will be played. The number of points held by each class are as follows: Seniors—600 (lost 200 to the Fourth Year's and 200 to the Juniors. Juniors—1,000. Fourth Year's—800 (lost 200 to the Juniors.) Third Year's—400 (lost 200 to Senior's, Junior's and Fourth Year's.) Second Year's—600 (lost 200 to Seniors and Juniors.) First Year's—Dropped out. Who is going to win the Kline Cup? Ask the Juniors! On February 3rd our boys were defeated on their own floor by the Ellensburg team, by a score of 4-11. The game was a snappy one from start to finish. Good clean ball was played by both teams, and no fouls were called for rough play. Of the Ellensburg boys, Newton, the center, probably did the best work, making 15 of the 47 points. Henry and Chapman did good work as forwards, making 24 points between them. Rader and McKinstry, as guards, collected 8 points. Heath made 9 points for the Bellingham boys, and Niles 2 points. The line-up was as follows: Eilensburg Bellingham Chapman, (Capt.) Forward Heath Menry Forward Krause Newton Center Odle Rader Guard Niles Copenhaven McKinstry Guard Rogers (Capt.) A luncheon was served in honor of the Ellensburg team after the game. The seventeenth we play a return game with the Blaine Athletic Association at that place. We were defeated by them 33 to 9 at the beginning of the season but have a much stronger team now than we had at that time. Two new men have come in this semester. Becker, who played guard on the Normal team last year, and Holcombe, a forward of four years' experience. Work Was begun last Saturday, the 12th, on the construction of two tennis courts on the campus between the Dormitory and ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER hi High Street. The work of leveling the ground is to be done by the boys and gentlemen members of the Faculty. Work was discontinued Saturday on account of the weather, but will be taken up again as soon as the weather will permit. The B. N. S. Boys' Basket Ball team went to Blaine on the night of February 17. They were royally entertained by the Maids and Matrons Basket Ball teams of Blaine, after the game. They were given a supper, followed by music, which lasted until late in the evening. Among other things reported by their trip, the boys are in raptures over the Blaine sunset, which they say is equal to the most beautiful ever seen from our own city. EXCHANGES. All our old friends and new ones, too, are enjoying the new ''Exchange rack" which Mr. Rendel has made for them. We look forward to receiving our exchanges as we do to receiving a friend, for such we feel every exchange that visits us to be. There are big papers, little papers and varieties as great as fifty editorial staffs can afford. We fully realize the great aid and value our exchanges are to us and realizing that "variety is the spice of life" we are glad to enjoy and criticise our visitors. Noticeable among the exchanges this month were two "Mid- Year Senior" Class issues. The Orange and Black from Spokane and Cardinal from Portland. Both papers possessed a high degree of excellence and any school might well be proud of a staff that put out a number like that. Only one thing was noted that might possibly detract from either paper: They seemed more devoted to Venus than Minerva. The Megaphone had some good short stories. , Capitalia from Bismark, N. D., has made a most excellent "maiden bow." Her paper is well organized and contains good material. Some good cuts would greatly improve the paper. The Butte has poor form of lettering for headings. Your Current Events Department is a good idea. Echo can you not get some more material? Vox Studentis use your vox and anything else you need to work up your Literary Department. Review has an unusually good number this issue. You articles on "German School System" and "Knickerbocker History of New York," are excellent. Evergreen from W. S. A. C. is an excellent school "newspaper." ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 20 ---------- 20 TEE MESSENGER Tempe Normal Student has excellent material but the form of your issue might be improved. Exponent should entice the muses of story and poem. Kilikilik contains excellent editorials. This is always a most desirable feature of a paper because "By their editors shall ye know them." CALENDAR. January 21—Alta Shepherd not tardy for class. Alta admits she has made a mistake. Mr. McCoubrey's birthday. Lantern celebration at Bachelors' Hall. January 22—Open meeting of Thespian Club in which audience is held spellbound by news of awful burglary. The Philomathean Society prepares extensive list of fines for absentees. January 24—Four girls remain at school so late that they are locked in and compelled to crawl out of basement window. Mr. Johnson's and Mr. Trimble's pictures appear in the paper. These boys are winning a national reputation in domestic science and far surpassing anything in the history of the department. January 25—Notice given in Assembly that students must leave building by 6:00 o 'clock. This will work a great hardship on those students who feel they cannot spare the time from their studies to go home. Alkisiah Club gives splendid debate in Assembly 10:30 P. M. Lusty male quartette lost on High Street. January 26—Mr. Niles and Miss Cohen '' make up.'' Mr. Laraway cleans house in lockers. Main hall, first floor. Pupils spend night in close intimacy with great minds of past ages. Students at Dormitory cover cracks in doors and windows to keep rays of light from disturbing Miss Gray. January 27—Student body writes extensively on what it does not know, and has not seen and has not heard. Another night of frantic cramming for next day's exams. January 28—Exams, continued, students writing more waste paper material. Commencement exercises, and reception given by Students' Association. January 29—Basket Ball between Juniors and Seniors. Intense excitement, scores forgotten to be kept. Miss Ryan demolished in game. First Year's have party; class enrollment according to party ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 attendance, eight. Junior and Senior "remnants" from Basket ball game appear and give grand march. Miss Woodhouse and Miss Beass conduct class in "fancy steps." In payment for furnishing amusements, Seniors and Juniors accept generous supply of refreshments. Mr. Sidney Johnson takes a buggy ride. January 31—New boys complain that girls scrutinize them too closely. New semester begins. Boom 17 suddenly converted into a study room. The silence is so oppressive that Miss Gray is forced to come and solve the difficulty. February 1—Silence in Room 17 still unbroken. Saloon vs. Anti-Saloon campaign. '' The world will little note nor long remember what they said here, but it can never forget what they did here." February 2—Mr. Deerwester explains that it is too early in the semester to recognize students by their hands (held up to recite). Exciting basket ball game between Juniors and Second Year's —score 16 to 2 in favor of Juniors. Miss Abercrombie wins new laurels. Miss Ryan's black eye is improving. Miss Baker's dog forgets all his previous lessons in etiquette and gives an impromptu vocal entertainment in the hall. February 3—Mr. Niles in Sociology class admits he is not prepared to discuss marriage contract, but we shall expect to hear from him later. February 4—Mr. Elliott gives reading. Mr. Deerwester gives speech in Assembly. He may not be ready, but he is always prepared. He welcomes the boys in a manner second only in pleasing and warmth to that given them previously by the girls. He says that his eyes were not the only ones who were looking for Ellensburg boys. We quote him further: "If there is anything better for a boy than to have a .young lady near and interested in him, it is to have two young ladies near and interested in him." 8:00 P. M.—Ellensburg game, 47 to 11 in favor of Ellensburg boys. True hospitality demanded that we give Ellensburg the game. February 7—Senior class meeting in which new officers are chosen for the remainder of the year. Saloon parties at main entrance makes it difficult to pass through. February 8—Polls again open for votes. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER Dr. Mathes gives talk on sign-board system of school. What it should be and what it should not be. Students' Association takes up matter of Hospital fund. Mr. Deerwester explains to Mr. Niles that it is to be an accident policy also. February 9—The importunity of the Saloon and Antisaloon parties makes a bodyguard necessary in getting past to recitation rooms. February 10—Supply store has housecleaning. Mr. Eply announces free note-books to be had in his room. Students will find these note-books in one corner of the room on the floor, dangerously near the waste-basket. February 11—Mr. Krause and Mr. Holcomb take Gym. with the Training School girls, Miss Ryan, teacher. The boys are eager in their praises of Miss Ryan's methods. Fourth Year's give party to underclassmen. Juniors stay at building until midnight, decorating for Junior party. No wonder it took them so long when there is only one boy in Junior Class to help. The Training School has a new critic-teacher. Never before was Miss Buell known to possess such dignity and poise. February 12—Junior reception. Splendid music by Mandolin Club. The decorations far surpass anything in the history of the school. February 14—Mr. Studebaker goes home alone. February 15—A happy thought comes to Mr. Deerwester in Philosophy of Ed. All tardy pupils henceforth to sit on platform. This will, without doubt, cure all tardiness. Miss Kanters desires to meet girls up in lower hall "in shoes." Later in the day she wishes to meet them "in suits." Miss Lawrence gives talk on menus and table manners The lantern slides are especially enjoyable and instructive. February 16—Mr. Bond gives list of harrowing problems to Arithmetic Class to work out next winter just for pleasure and recreation. February 17—Miss Gray (in Assembly)—"Sometimes things are funny but a smile will do." Snow! Snow! At least six inches of it. Students plan coasting parties. February 18—Gymnasium exhibit and sale of candy to get supplies for tennis court and other outdoor games. February 22—Vacation. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 23 ---------- ) THE MESSENGER 23 LOCALS. WHITMAN GLEE HERE. The Whitman Glee, on their twelfth annual tour, are touring the Sound cities, and will appear in the Normal Auditorium, Wednesday, March 30. The Whitman Glee is the oldest college glee club in the Northwest ,and is composed of twenty men, selected from a squad of over forty, who have been drilling under the direction of Mr. Elias Blum, who is a new man at Whitman. Mr. Blum is said to be an accomplished director. Prof. Odessa D. Sterling, who was heard in a recital here last January, has kindly consented, according to the report, to add aD additional number to his share of the program at the request of his many Bellingham friends. The club also carries B. Glen Morgan and Harold E. Crawford, violinist and 'cellist, who will play trios with Prof. Blum at the piano. Paul Dunbar Garrett is the reader of the club, while Virgil Bennington, Willie Hales, Lloyd R. Hawly, president of the club, and Clarence Olds Sappington, are some of the best "stunt" men in the West. Manager Crawford outlined a possible program with various heavy numbers, resplendent with the good -hearted, care-free college spirited songs ,and after the address morethan 300 advance tickets were sold. The management of the club has consented to reduce the price from 50 and 25c to 25c straight, to Normal students and High School students. In an interview, Mr. Crawford desires to express his thanks to Dr. Mathes for his hearty co-operation, not only in the past years of the Club but in the present, and also stated that the fine showing made in the advance orders more than assured him of the success of the concert here. The Twentieth Century Club of the city had its regular monthly meeting at the Baker Hotel. After dinner tne company met in the parlors and listened to a very interesting paper on "Charles Lamb," by Miss M. B. Sperry, of our Normal School. Dr. Mathes left February 15 for a trip of ten days' duration. He attended the fiftieth anniversary of Whitman College, the 15th and 16th of February. At Cheney he attended a meeting of the Principals of the Normal Schools, February 18. At Spokane, February 21 and 22, he attended a meeting of State Board. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER Ruth Pritchard, who was out of school the first semester because of ill health has returned and is enrolled in the Third Year Class. Have you looked at the pins in the lower hall? Made your choice? Miss Lillian Butt has left school to be married to Mr. Boy Palmer, of Concrete. It is interesting to note that this year's enrollment of the Normal School is 457 students. This number is within 13 of the total enrollment of last year. With the Summer school students the total enrollment will be in the neighborhood of 600. In addition there are about 250 pupils in the Training Department. Forty-four pupils are registered in the Music Department. Miss Lena Naslind was called home at the end of the semester by the death of her mother. Miss Naslund will not return to school until next year. The Third Year Party. The "Sophs." spent a very delightful evening on January 7, when they were entertained by the Third Year's with a peanut party. The Society Hall was daintily decorated in the Class colors of the Third Year's—Purple and Gold. Peanut games and a peanut luncheon were the main features of the evening. The First Year Party. The most informal and one of the most enjoyable evenings was spent with Miss Jensen, Mr. Phillipi and the Freshman Class, January in Society Hall. Really it is hard to say who the party was intended for—but who for or what for, no one cares, least of all the basket ball crowd who enjoyed it. If you want to know about the fun we had or the "good eats" we had, you just ask any one of the "bunch" that was there. Mr. Epley was called to Burlington to speak before the High School. In his absence Dr. Mathes took charge of his Geography Methods Cla* gt;s and gave a very interesting talk on Africa, especially England's present relation to that continent and the future possibilities of Africa. Things were "doing" in the Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 3, ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 for the Ellensburg Basket Ball team. You should have heard those noisy Junior girls. They surely made a little life. Miss Mae Wilder has returned to her home in Blaine because of the illness of her mother. The Seniors are selling sets of pictures prepared by Mr. Hann, a local photographer. The set includes six very excellent views of the wild scenery of the Northwest. At the close of the first Semester of school, to take the place of the final examinations, each student in the Domestic Science Department was required to prepare one article. The different articles were placed on sale at a general exhibit, in the Cooking Department; refreshments being served in the diningroom. Baked beans, salads, brown bread, rolls, pudding, cakes and candies were sold with equal rapidity, and the proceeds went to the department. The Juniors have the right to feel proud over their decorations on the night of their reception. Dr. Mathes said that he never saw the halls look so pretty. There is a Miss Baxter named Rose, Who's the cause of a lot of our woes. She marks plans "see me"; Or, still worse—with " P , "— Which, unkindness, most certainly shows. The closing of the State Normal Schools in Oregon is getting us on more friendly terms with our southern neighbor. State Superintendent Ackerman delivered an address to our Mid-Year graduates; a number of Oregon students are enrolled here; several of the faculty have been called to Oregon for Institute work: Miss Montgomery has accepted an invitation to give a two weeks' course of lectures along educational lines at the State Agricultural College at Corvallis, Oregon. " 'Tis an ill wind, etc." On February 14th the students and factulty of the Normal School were delightfully entertained by Edward Eliot, reader, in "The Man From Home." Mr. Eliot introduced his subject by saying that among the plays produced on the stage today, many are bad in character but others are good. He thinks it a pity that those plays of high moral tone must suffer neglect because they are, as one might say, "A grain of wheat in a bushel of chaff." ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Among the good plays is found, "The Man From Home," with which Mr. Eliot entertained us. It is the story of a simple American girl who aspires to marrying a titled Englishman. This has been brought about through the persuasion of the nobleman's aunt, who had become attached to the girl because of her money. The girl does not love the duke, but becomes enthusiastic at the idea of marrying a titled foreigner. It is only through the intervention of her guardian Who, by the way, was in love with the girl herself, that she sees the folly of her intended action. Mr. Eliot portrayed his characters faithfully with the exception of the lady characters. "We agree with him that he does not act a very lady-like part. Perhaps the most interesting character is Mr. Pike, the girl's guardian. He is a shrewd, good-natured, country lawyer, with a keen sense of humor. His,'' And for pity's sake, don't mumble your words," will ring in our ears and bring a smile to our lips for some time to come. Student's Loan Fund. In the spring of ] 905 an entertainment was given by Normal School students, in Beck's Opera House, and the net financial returns were between three and four hundred dollars. The funds were devoted to meeting a want that had been long-felt, but which it had been impossible to meet up to that time. A Students' Loan Fund was established, from which students could borrow money at critical times to help them in completing a course and reaching a position where they could begin to teach and earn something. It is really amazing to look over the records and find that about a thousand dollars has been loaned to deserving students since the fund was established. Since the first of last September between $175.00 and $200.00 has been paid in by former students who borrowed from this fund and about the same amount has been loaned. The fund, too, has been as low as $1.23 and as high as $350.00 since its inception. No one of the numerous funds of the school is of more vital interest to the Board of Trustees than the Students' Loan fund. It is carefully conserved and even a small contribution, such as the Senior Class of 1909 made, is gladly welcomed. That class had a small surplus after paying all the expenses it assumed at the time of graduation and voted to add it to the Loan Fund. A student who must have financial assistance applies to the Principal or Registrar, who issues a form commending that student as worthy of aid. This form is referred to the Faculty Committee on Students' Loans, composed of Principal Mathes and Professors Deerwester and Bond. After execution this application ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Plate [b] ---------- THE SWEDISH FOLK DANCE IN THE GYMNASIUM EXHIBIT, FEBRUARY L8, I9IO ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 passes to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Edens. The applicant must sign a note as principal and have at least one name as surety. The note is generally for a sum varying between $20.00 and $50.00 and calls for 6% interest. On January 21st, Mr. Bond delivered a lecture at Machias. The subject was one which the people of the town are very much interested in, namely, "The Boy and His Environment." Friday ,the 18th of February, Mr. Bond gave another lecture at Point Roberts; the subject this:time being /'The Advantages of Higher Education." Junior Reception. The Junior reception to the members of the Faculty and the students was held on Saturday evening, February 12, in the Auditorium which was effectively decorated for the occasion with pennants and with flags of the nations represented by~"tne Junior Class. By courtesy of Mr. Sidney Stark, Conductor of the Mandolin and Guitar Club, assisted by Mesdames Deerwester and Mathes, a very delightful program was rendered. After the program the guests were received in the adjoining rooms by members of the Junior Class, Miss Hays and Mr. Eply. The rooms were beautifully decorated with garlands of Oregon grape and pink chrysanthemums, huge jars filled with foliage and the silvery pussy willow—the lights under their pink shades casting over all a soft, warm glow. In the refreshment room; also in pink and green, were two serving tables, decked with pink candies in graceful wrought-iron candelabra, at which Miss Mae Mcintosh, Miss Beatrice Clark and Miss Eose Winkleman poured. Chocolate and individual cakes were served, to the guests by the Misses Woodhouse, Barnes, Sharkey, Oertly, Carver, Benson and Sexton. Among the things adding to the pleasure of the evening was a most interesting picture gallery—the faculty row in "ye olden tyme." "Ah, verily is it true" that Father Time maketh many changes, and loud rose the laughing voices when a staid dispenser of learning was recognized as the eventual result of "that funny-looking fellow." There was a pleasant social hour enjoyed by all and the Junior reception passes in^o history as one of "the prettiest affairs of the year." For our success we owe a deep debt of gratitude to our Class teachers for their kind assistance and valuable co-operation, which contributed largely to the success of the affair. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 28 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER There is a fair lady named Sperry, Who causes the Seniors much worry. When she gives an exam All night long they cram And get in a terrible flurry. The morning before our team played Ellensburg in basket ball the visiting team attended our Assembly and most of the time was devoted to outbursts of basketball enthusiasm. Mr. Deerwester made an introductory talk expressing the pleasure of the school in having Ellensburg's representatives among us and guaranteeing them a good time since there were surely enough girls to go around. Then the Ellensburg manager, Mr. Potter, gave greetings for their school and in response to an insistent demand, had his team line up on the platform and introduced them to us. How much time did the Ellensburg boys spend practicing their bows? Our athletic manager had our team then line up and "The vaulted ceilings roared and rang" with plaudits for the two teams, each ready to do its best for the school it represented. Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Jan. 26, 1910. Mr. W. T. Meyer, Bellingham, Wn. Dear Sir: Enclosed please find 50 cents, my subscription to The Messenger. I enjoy reading it very much and hope that my neglect in sending my subscription will make no difference in regard to the January number. I am teaching in Idaho this Winter, but feel just as much interest in Bellingham Normal as ever. Yours truly, MARGARET MOORE. There is a lady named Gray, Who in Assembly holds sway. When she calls your name You're much to blame, If you have cut and gone away. For 10 Gents, 2,522,666,666 Germs. Probably 2,522,666,666 germs are taken into the body when one consumes a ten-cent dish of'ice cream. This is the number provided the ice cream is fresh. If the same amount of cream is eaten after it has been stored for three days, the number of the kicking germs will be 3,941,666,666. These figures are the result of tests made at the University of Kansas by Professor F. H. Billings, of the department of bacteriology, who says that germs are ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 the most resistant to extremes of temperatures of all known organisms. The germ of tuberculosis has lived in a laboratory for forty-two days in a temperature of 345 degrees below freezing. Other germs have withstood equally severe tests without injury. Professor Billings says, however, that the winter is a bad time for the minute forms of life to get in their deadly work, and that the health of a community should be better in the winter than in the summer. The great Student Volunteer Convention in Rochester, N. Y.. December 29 to January 2, is still uppermost in the minds of many. When introduced to that vast audience of college men and .women as " a fellow-student and distinguished teacher, and as the ambassador of Great Britain and an ambassador of Jesus Christ," the Hon. James Bryce said, "it was a splendid thought to bring together representatives of the universities and colleges of the United States and Canada, united in their devotion to this great cause of missions." And he but voiced the conviction of many thinking people. There gathered at this convention nearly three thousand selected students from 722 colleges and schools and from 49 states and Canadian provinces. The Rochester Chamber of Commerce, which invited the convention, generously paid its expenses, some ten thousand dollars . Not many of us are privileged to attend such a convention, but there is to be one closer at hand, with the same dominating thought and for the same purpose. Word has come that in Tacoma, March 18-20, there will be a Student Volunteer Convention. It is not yet known how many will go from this school, but there will be a delegation to represent us there and bring back intelligence and inspiration for our missionary work. The many friends of Mrs. Daisy D. Nettleton will be glad to hear that she has accepted a position as teacher in Columbia School of Oratory, Chicago, for the summer term. The Senior staff has been chosen, and the writers of special articles are busy at work. • It is the confident hope of those who have it in charge that the 1910 Senior Issue will be a really true Annual. The classes and societies will be asked to contribute their pictures and to fill a page with jokes, stories or anything that will add to the paper as a whole. It is desired that spontaneity, variety and spirit should characterize every page of the paper. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Any one who remained on Wednesday evening from three to six, enjoyed a treat in the Preliminary Contest. Eleven students entered the contest. The selections were so well chosen and so well prepared that to one who enjoys "recitation work," it was a pleasure. The entire school would have enjoyed it as a Tuesday program. These young people were competing for a place in the Declamation contest, to be held in June, when a cash prize is given. Incidentally they were also competing for a place in the tri-Normal contest—as the best speaker is to be sent to Cheney. The judges chose the speakers for the June contest, but were unable to decide the speaker who should represent us at Cheney. They will listen to the speakers again and decide that question later. The following students, with the name of the selection spoken were the winners in the contest: Vale Nixon—"If I Were King." Boyal Niles—Arena Scene From "Quo Vadis." Grace Barnes—"The Gentlemen, the King." Vida Welbon—'' Jean Valjean.'' On Saturday afternoon, February 12, a very enjoyable birthday party was given to those members of the association whose birthdays came in the months from September to January inclusive. Needlework was the main diversion of the afternoon, and an amusing feature proved to be the stunts which the different guests performed, symbolic of the month in which their birthdays occurred. The refreshments were suggestive of a children's birthday party, and aided in carrying out the idea of the entertainment, z Miss George, Superintendent of the Training School, left Seattle Saturday evening, February 19, for an extended Eastern trip. Miss George expects to be gone about a month, during which time she expects to visit the following places: The Normal School at St. Cloud, Minnesota, from which place she will go to Minneapolis, where she will visit the Training School. From there she will go to St. Paul, where, also, she will visit the Training School. From St. Paul she will go to Indianapolis, where she will attend a meeting for the purpose of discussing a course of agriculture for rural schools. This meeting is on February 28. March 1 begins the regular meeting of Superintendents, continuing until March 4. Miss George plans to visit this convention. While in Indianapolis she intends to visit the Training School, which is one of the best in the country. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER ' 31 From Indianapolis she will go to the Terre Haute Normal, where particular attention is paid to the rural school. A rural school is connected with the. Terre Haute institution. After spending two days here, she will go to Normal, 111., and from there to Macomb, which, like Terre Haute, makes a special of rural work. She expects to spend three days in Chicago, visiting the University and School of Education, and. also plans to meet Mrs. Ella Flagg- Young, Chicago's Superintendent of Schools. From Chicago, Miss George will go up into Wisconsin, visiting the Oshkosh Normal and the Stout Industrial School at Menomenee. This will complete her plans, and she will start home, arriving in Bellingham some time near the end of March. The best wishes of the school go with Miss George, and we all hope her trip may be most enjoyable. On the evening of January 29, the Misses Gamble and Hol-lingsworth entertained a number of the victorious Juniors and defeated Seniors at their rooms on High Street. Rare confections were served during the evening, which added to the enjoyment of all. The evening closed with a grand old taffy-pull. Mr. Guy Young, of The Dalles, Ore., was the guest of Misa Georgia Phillippi, Saturday, Feb. 19. Miss Rose Winkleman spent the week-end, February 18-20, at her home in Tacoma. Miss Ann Bowie has re-entered the Normal and has enrolled with the Senior Class. Miss Elsie Boyd visited Normal friends, examination week. Miss Abbie Wilson, of Blaine, was the guest of Miss Phila Nicoll for a few days. Miss Pauline Paulson left for her home in Knappton, Wash, the end of the semester. Illness in the family was the cause of Miss Paulson leaving school. Miss V. Emma Van Cleave was the guest of honor at a delightfully dainty breakfast, given at "Ensohhgnor" on High Street, on Saturday, February 5, at 10 A. M. The place cards,-appropriate to the season, was the work of one of the hostesses. Miss Olive Kale was obliged to leave school last week because of her mother's illness. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER HUMORESQUES. There is a big fellow named Romine, Who on bugs and beetles did dine. He swallowed one day A crawfish, they say, And pronounced the dish wondrously fine. Miss Clifford—"Miss D , have you an educator?" Miss D ."I don't know what you mean. What is it? Miss Clifford—"Oh, one of those things you measure angles with." Miss George (calling roll)—"Miss Laube"? "Oh, Miss Laube has—Mr. McCoubrey." Ask Rogers which way the snow falls. Mary, Mary, quite contrary, Walked into the "liberary." Saw her chum across the table, Whispered loud as she was able— Then she caught Miss Wilson's eye, Grabbed her books and out did fly. Mr. Early (in Geog.-Math.)—"What is a coulee?" Miss X.—"A low-class Chinaman." In the Science Annex: Miss I.—"Is this the Bi-loll-ogy room?" ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 Heard in Geology—"The end is several miles from the beginning. Who's a belle with thrilling glance From eyes as dark as eyes of France; Whose "dear, lovely friend held out" for the dance? Currier! Who's the German, eloquent, On Socialism, much intent; Who for the platform sure is bent? Hansen! Who's afraid at close of day, When darkness falls to wend his way Across the bridge ,and home to stay? Studebaker! Miss Nichols (in debate)—"I'm afraid Mr. Hogan has been keeping bad company." Senior Girl (entering room in which Miss Buell is seated)— "Dear me! I have been the longest time in finding an empty room to study in." What Is Love? Life is the flower of which love in the honey.—Hansen. To love is divine.—Coleman. Love is a tickling sensation around the heart that can't be scratched.—Richardson. To love and be loved is the happiest proposition in life.— Stinson. Never having experienced it, how can I judge.—Miss Buell. An inward inexpressibility of outward all overishness.— Betsy. Bright Junior (in Geog. Meth. Exam.)—"A lake is formed by a damned river." According to Mr. Ackerman's definition of "model" James Copenhaver must be a "model man." Mr. Krause and Mr. Holcomb, who started to take gymnastics with a Training School class, have been dismissed because of inattention. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER Please remember that an ideal place for conversation has been discovered by Mr. Hogan—just outside of Room 17. Miss J. C.—"How do you like the heat plant of the Science annex? Miss A. C.—"It's fine, but when my feet are cold it's rather difficult to put them on the register." Little Girl—"Grandma; how did you like that gum-drop?" Grandma—"It was very nice, dear." Little Girl—"Towser didn't think so; he spit it out twice." Then Grandma did some thinking. The Schoolboys' Interpretaion of Irving—The class had just finished the story of Ichabod and were discussing the probable fate of that worthy wight. A youthful member of the class insisted that a dirty tramp ran out from under the bridge and caught Icabod by the ear. He cited as proof these exact words of Irving: "A plashy tramp caught the sensitive ear of Ichabod." Wanted:—Several "Handy Jacks "—Misses Currier and Nichols. First Normal Student—"Why is it that you talk so much of an aching void?" Second Normal Student—" Why, you see; I have a headache so often." Miss Jensen—"What is the indirect object?" Mr. Whipple—"I-er! I don't know much about it. It isn't the direct object, but it is the indirect object." Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen—The following is copied from an essay in the beginning composition class: "This semester will continue eighteen weeks and will close June 8th, at which time 'several' Seniors will graduate." Teacher (in Elem. Agr.)—Supposing Miss McDowell, that all the potash is exhausted from the ground— (pause) — or, supposing all your money is exhausted from your picketbook. What will you do to replenish it?" Miss B. McDowell—"W-e-1-1, return some a-ashes." ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 Art As It Is Learned. ( 1) The four great laws of drawing are position, perspec-tion, table line and accentuation. ( 2) The three most important perspective principles are retreating lines, horizontal lines and parallel lines. ( 3) A circle above the eye is an "eclipse." ( 5) Hue is a weak effect of a color. ( 6 ) Combing two primaries makes a secondary. ( 7) The level of the eye goes up as you pass away. ( 8) Secondary colors are made by mixing the primaries on either side of them. ( 9) Accent is the darkening of a line in drawing any object that has the edge to be darkened nearest to the one drawing the cube as when the nearest edge is always the most predominant. (10) Accenting is the last thing you do. (11) Horizontal retiring lines vanish some point on the level of the eye. (12) Blue and yellow make green and yellow and blue make violet. :••'[•• '-n Teacher of Physiology Class—"What is a skeleton?" Tommy—"A skeleton is a man without any insides or out-sides." Teacher—"Describe the stomach." Johnny—"The stomach is a hole where the food goes in and out." Mr. Patchin (in teachers' meeting )—"I have taught a number of years. If it were not that it would get into The Messenger, I would say many, many years." Heard In the Halis. "Don't mumble your words!" " I shall go to the dance if my dear, lovely friend holds out." "There goes IT!" "I came from Missouri." Mr. Hawkins (in Woodwork Class ) the circular square? gt;—Miss Dawson, where is ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER Heard In Grammar. Miss Sperry—"What was that?" Junior—"A man." Miss Sperry—"I didn't catch it." Model Lesson Place. Preparation— The Man! What kind of a man should he be to go with me? Tall! What color should his hair be ? Violinist! What should his occupation be ? Dark! What should his name b e ? . . . . D 7 AIM-TO meet such a man: Presentation: Where does he live ? Bellingham! Does he ever pass the Sun Drug Store ? Yes, once a week! On What night? Saturday night! At What time? Between eight and twelve I SUMMARY— Therefore ,the way to meet such a man is to stand in front of the Sun Drug store on Saturday night, between the hours of eight and twelve. You hold on to them just yet, Everyone that you can get. Lest the teachers make some errors, Leaving credits, for the bearers Of the scraps of gorgeous paper Which we know as "credit slips." Study! Study! Study! Let your mind be clear or muddy, If this rule you'll just obey Paper slips, will pave your way, So go on and dig! dig!! dig!!! Composition In the Science Department—"Every person does not see things in just the same way that everyone else does, so each has a little different idea of the things that we come in contact with from the other." ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Between Garden and High, With no girls nigh, There batches a company of three. They are well content, With their time well spent, These studious M. E. and C. Heard At the Junior Reception. First Boy—"Say, what girl are you going to take home, tonight ?" Second Boy—'' Oh, wait till I see an entertaining and a good-looking one. There is Miss ; she is a trifle old, but she will do." First Boy—"Well, there is Miss B -." Second Boy—"H'm! She lives about six miles out of town; you will never get home tonight." First Boy—"We'll decide later." Did they? In quest On Examination Answers. Socrates taught of the immortality of the soul. DeLasso's father was condemned for coining money and his life was full of beauty and joy. A declarative sentence is a sentence that addresses itself to the mind for the purpose of giving it inflammation. The stoma regulates the imposition of water from the plant. Miss Montgomery, they say, Spoke at the Y. W. C. A. She stopped the clock Before her talk, So no one knew the time of day. There was a young man who loved flowers, Who dissected them long, weary hours; When a plant called a rose Put a thorn in his nose—• For screaming he used all his powers. There is a sweet singer named Moore, Perhaps you have heard this before. When the platform she's on, ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER She waves her baton, The students reply with a roar. Who's the one we all revere, Who guides us all from year to year, Who is to every heart most dear? Mathes! There is a man, most fair to see, Whom boys call father in their glee; He does not get mad, Nor call the boys bad; But bears the title with "dignity." Mr. Epley (calling roll)— "Miss Gabbert?" Miss G.—"Present." Mr. B.—"The other one." Miss G.—"Present!" Did you hear anything about the "newlyweds" on the train going to Seattle before Christmas? Ask Hogan, he saw them. ("Studie" is standing in hall talking to Miss H. N.) Lydia B., seeing them, says: "I wish it was I, maybe I could get a good gradl in History." (Teaching Quaker Colony in Pennsylvania.) Teacher—"What was the plan of the government?" Pupil—"Every free man had the right to vote." Teacher—"What is a free man?" Pupil—"One this is not married." Prof. D.—How do you know how a baby's going to respond to a certain situation? Miss H. Clark—By remembering how we responded to it? Prof. D.—How far back can you remember, Mr. L. ? Mr. L.—I can remember distinctly when I lost my golden curls, and I was only two and one-half years old at the time. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 Miss Montgomery's greeting to the teachers:—"How's your order?" These advertisements were taken from The Bellingham Herald, February 25, 1925 : A GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE!! NOW! OF THE FAMOUS E. L .AEROPLANES. Use Our E. Z. Payment Plan! $10 Down and $1 Per Week. C. CLIFFORD CO. 2346 Commercial Street. N O T I C E ! FOR THE SUCCESSFUL AUTOMATIC PLAN-WRITER, SEE MISS A. GEORGE. Tr. School Dept. B. S. N. S. TRY THE NEW ELECTRIC HAIR-BRUSHES!! Saves Time and Energy! Just Attach Them to Your Electric Light and They Will Do the Rest. GRACE SILLIX, Agent. WHAT'S THE USE. Of buying new clothes when you can have your old ones made new by means of the Vacuum Cleaner. At the Vienna, Elk St. B. NICOLL, Prop. MARCH 1. Personally conducted Excursion to THE NORTH POLE. A two-weeks ' stay at COOK HOTEL included. Special Rates for Normal Students. Phone, M. BOWIE, Red 26. THE BOHEMIAN RES-TAU-RANT! Serves the best meals and has the prettiest waitresses in the city. WE DO OUR OWN COOKING. So we know it is O. K. TRIMBLE JOHNSON, Props. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 40 ---------- 40 TEE MESSENGER OUR GRANDMOTHERS USED SOUP BONES. Do away with all this work and worry. SOUP TABLETS! ALWAYS FRESH! ALWAYS THE SAME! Sold by all grocers; or call up E. PARKYN, Agent. THE CHANCE OF YOUR LIFE! There are still a few lots on Mt. Chuckanut for sale. DON'T LOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY! Our airships make 24 round trips daily. Let us sell you a lot. F. WHIPPLE CO. Real Estate Agents. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME SLEEPING! When sleepy, take a dose of DR. WELBON'S WONDERFUL CURE-ALL And Get to Work Again. It has all the effects of sleep and doesn't make you waste time. For Sale By All Druggists. Chinese toast to the teacher : Teachee, teachee, alle dayee, Marke papers alle nightee; No one kissee, no one hugee, Poor tired teachee, no one lovee. Lives of flunkers all remind us We may flunk while We are here, And, departing, leave behind us, Goose-eggs on the register! —Ex. Other papers all remind us, We can make our own sublime; If our fellow-students send us Contributions all the time. Here a little, there a little Story, school note, song or jest— H you want a good school paper Each of you must do his best.—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER 41 With Apologies to Browning. Go on along with me, The worst is yet to be, The last of the Quarter for which the first was made. Our times are in "George's" hand Who saith "A Tr. Sch. I planned." I show you half; go thru' it all nor be afraid. Poor vaunt of school, indeed. Were we but formed to feed On Methods, to seek and find and cram, Such cramming done, oh, creatures! As sure an end to teachers. Irks care the theorist? Frets doubt The plan—crammed man? Then welcome, each new youth That doubts you, speak the truth; Each child that will not sit nor stand nor go Be our teaching three halves pain Teach, and hold cheap the blame. ffiPractice nor mind the critic; Dare, never feel the blow. For thence—a paradox Which comforts, midst the knocks, Shall teachers pass in that they seem to fail? What I intended to be. And was not, will the critics see? A "79" I might have been but Would not sink 'i the scale- One Student—"I wonder if Prof. Eomine will be here today? He's absent frequently." Second Student—"Well, he's so delicate, he needs a frequent r e s t ." "Sammy, you are studying music, what is a f l a t ?" Sammy—"Two rooms and a bath, s i r ." Oh, mammy; here is a green snake." "Don't handle it, my dear; it may be almost as dangerous as a ripe one." ---------- Messenger - 1910 March - Page 42 ---------- 42 THE MESSENGER Notice! Any one desiring to see Mr. Clifford will find him in the entrance to the Science Annex after 3:00 p. m., daily. For further information apply at the bookstore. In what siege did Georgia A . conquer \ In capturing a fiddler. Prof. D.—"What are some of the easy places in mathematics?" Miss Parkyn—"I don't know. It's all hard for me." Dr. Mathes in History Methods Class—"I've just gotten forty-six gallons of distilled liquor—(smiles) for Mr. Moodie and Mr. Romine—"It was five dollars cheaper than the barrel we got four or five years ago." Frenzied Finance in the Senior class: Miss Hoffman (secretary) reads a bill for $1.25. The president asks if the bill shall be allowed. Miss Hoffman—"I have 96 cents and I think Mr. Caubrey has eleven cents." Straightway the bill was allowed.PPPPP </mods>
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Title: Messenger - 1910 April
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0401 ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. THE WHITE DEER OF CHEAM. (A Fraser River Indian Legend.) In the moons of long ago a deadly enmity existed between the frost and the spirit of the waters. The spirit dwelt in the Fraser River, but the frost lived everywhere,
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Show more1910_0401 ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. THE WHITE DEER OF CHEAM. (A Fraser River Indian Legend.) In the moons of long ago a deadly enmity existed between the frost and the spirit of the waters. The spirit dwelt in the Fraser River, but the frost lived everywhere, although there was one place he loved best—the summit of Cheam, the giant of the mountains. There his brother, the snow, dwelt. Summer and "Winter the snow slept on the lofty peak, fearing nothing not even the power of the Sun, the father of all spirits. Away in the north, where the Frazer reaches its thousand arms around the feet of the mountain ranges, the frost had a stronghold from which he would come forth in the silent night and binds the arms of the Fraser with chains of ice,—fetters that would not loosen. When this would occur the spirit of the water would call upon the great spirit, the Sun, who would send the spirits of Wind and Cloud to release the fettered river from the chains of the frost. The Water Spirit had many children, but the one he loved best was a streamlet that came rushing down the side of Cheam. The Frost was always thinking of some evil to do the Water Spirit, and one night said to his brother, the Snow: "Let us seize the stream and wall it up with ice, and keep it prisoner forever, for is it not the favored child of my enemy, the Water Spirt! We will do this to vex him.'' Then the Snow covered the Stream with its mantle and the Frost built a prison of ice around it, and told it that never again would it behold the lofty forest, the beautiful valley, or the blooming flowers. For many ages the Stream remained in its crystal prison, longing to released. One day it heard a wren tell a sparrow that Spring had visited the valley below, and that Spring had brought the green leaves and bright flowers. A desire to see the earth once more seized the Stream, and seeing an eagle near, asked him: "Will you go to the great River, and tell my father, the Spirit of Water, that I am a prisoner in the bonds of his enemy, the Frost?" The eagle would not answer the poor captive, but went screaming away. Next day a mountain goat passed by, and the Stream asked it the same question, but the goat laughed and went bounding away, caring little for the woes of the captive Stream. For many years after this, the Stream lay silent and dejected, thinking it had no friend on earth, until one day it asked the deer ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER if it would tell the Water Spirit of its captivity. The deer said, " I will ask the swan that lives on the lake to fly to the north and tell the Water Spirit where you are held prisoner." The deer went speeding down the mountain until the lake was reached, and there he met the swan and told her of the suffering Stream, and its desire to be released from the bonds of the cruel Frost. The swan answered him, "The Spirit of the Waters is kind to us winged creatures. Willingly will I go and tell him the story of the stream's wrong." Spreading her wings she flew far away to the dreary north, and rested not until the Spirit of the Waters was found. When the Water Spirit heard the story he was angry. "I will call my friends, the Spirits of Winds and Clouds," he said, "and they will force the Frost to open the gates of his prison and let the Stream go free. Will you not fly up into the air and ask the Wind Spirit to help me?" The swan circled upward and soon reached the Cloud and told the desire of the Water Spirit to have the Stream released from the prison of frost and snow. The Cloud answered: "Yes, I will help release it and will ask my brother, the Wind Spirit, to help me." Calling the Wind Spirit, the Chinook, from the south, he told it the story of the captive Stream, and asked help to free it. The Wind Spirit replied, "Yes, I will help you. Let us ask our father, the Sun, to help us." In the evening, when the Sun was going to rest, the Wind asked it, "Will you not help us free the Stream, the prisoner of the Frost?" The Sun answered, "Yes, tomorrow we will set it free." When the Sun told the Wind Spirit this it rejoiced and flew swiftly back to tell the Cloud. Then the Cloud sent the Eain to tell the Swan, who told the Deer when he came to drink of the sparkling waters of the lake ,that the next day the Sun, the Spirits of the Cloud and Wind would set the Stream free. The deer was glad, and when the moonbeams fell upon the mountain, he went to the Stream and told it to rejoice, for on the morrow it would be free and would see the bright world beneath and the spirit of the waters. When the morning dawned the Sun rose in splendor and sent down fierce rays on the prison of the Stream and the Wind and Cloud came from the south ,and the Cloud sent the Rain to help the Sun, and the Wind blew its warm breath upon the Frost, until conquered by these mighty elements, it opened the gates of its prison and let the Stream go free. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 Then the Stream went rushing down the mountain side, singing as it went, and soon reached the valley, green with Spring, and bright with sunshine and all nature welcomed it. The Wind softly showered the blossoms of the trees upon it, and to welcome it, the birds sang their sweetest songs. Gently gliding beneath the shade of the trees it soon reached the Fraser, where the Water Spirit was waiting to greet it. After listening to the story of the Stream's captivity the Water Spirit asked what reward it wanted given to the deer and the swan who helped release it from the Frost. The Stream said: " I am very grateful to the Great Spirit, the Sun and the Spirits of the Wind and the Cloud. What can I do to show my gratitude for the great kindness they have done me?" The Water Spirit answered: '' You can mirror the Cloud, and on sultry days you can cool the Wind when it blows over you." "And now, how can I show my appreciation of the labors of the faithful deer and swan?" asked the Stream. • "The swan," replied the Water Spirit, "shall find a home on the waters for all time and the deer I will make beautiful. He shall be white as the lilies that float on the bosom of the lake. No arrow from the hand of an Indian shall ever do him harm, and for numberless years he shall live, the most favored of all earthly creatures, on the slopes of Cheam." The Spirit of the Waters kept its promise. Thousands and thousands of moons passed and the white deer roamed on the slopes of Cheam, having for food the moss and the tender grass. Time passed quickly until one day a strange race of men came to the village at the foot of the mountain. Their faces were white, and they carried weapons that contained thunder and lightning. When they heard of the white deer, one of them gave his weapon to a young Indian and told him to go up on the mountain and kill the white deer. With a heavy heart, the Indian climbed the mountain, met the white deer, leveled his weapon and fired, and fell face downward on the snow, never to rise again. There was mourning in his father's house for the hunter that never returned. His friends searched the canyons for him and at last found him lying dead, with a look of terror on his face. They bore him to the valley and buried him beside the stream. The Water Spirit sent the loon to cry over his grave and frighten the mourners away. After this no Indian ever attempted to harm the white deer until a Sitcum Siwash came to live at the village Cheam. One day this Siwash went hunting on the mountain and saw ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 TEE MESSENGER the white deer. The Spirit of the Waters was asleep and could not protect it. The hunter fired and it fell dead. He then, carried it to the village and called everyone to see the white deer that had until a Sitcum Siwash came to live at the village Cheam. "When the old men of the tribe saw the white deer a great fear came upon them, and they reproved the wicked hunter who had done the cruel deed of killing the creature their fathers adored. "When the Spirit of the Waters learned of the death of the white deer, he caused a great sickness to come over the hunter. The hunter wrapped his blankets around him, covered his face, and lay down beneath the trees whose very leaves trembled at the thought of the crime he had committed. In the midnight darkness he died. Forever shall his guilty soul wander through the darkest canyons, and the Frost shall walk at his side. Never again shall he behold the light of the sun, moon or stars. At midnight the owl and wolf will visit him and will revile him with strange unearthly cries. The sweetest note he shall ever hear will be the croak of the raven. He will always be tired and never rest, and will always be cold and hungry. No ray of hope will ever gladden his heart. Friendless, wretched and alone, his soul shall wonder. This doom shall rest upon him forever, as it was pronounced by the Spirit of the Waters for killing the White Deer of Cheam. MARY A. PERRY. Fort Yukon, Alaska, Jan. 18, 1910. Dear Dr. Mathes: I flatter myself enough to think that there are some few at least in Bellingham Normal School who are interested in me to the extent that they would listen to news of my whereabouts and state of happiness. Since coming to this place I have heard scant news from people on the outside, and the only news of that institution which has reached my ears is that the football team has more than fulfilled the prophecy of a certain enthusiast of last year, in that it has played the B. H. S. twice and only lost one game. The fact that this news only has come to the far north goes to prove that a school's real field of usefulness and glory lies in athletics. While busy preparing for the "Foresters" last year a certain young man, who is still in school, presented a slip of paper for signatures and distinctly stated that any who signed this paper would be followed each month of the succeeding year by "The Messenger." Now, either that young man's word is good for nothing or the paper is deceased, for no copy of that sheet has followed ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 5 ---------- TEE MESSENGER b me (although I have anxiously looked for it.) News concerning_ The Messenger would be very welcome. I wish you would tell Miss Cribbs that I have at least a dozen romances of the frozen North ready to send in as soon as news of the paper's condition reaches me. One exceedingly great difference in things which I have observed since leaving the Normal has been a change in values placed on various things. I find it now a circumstance of no small concern that I failed to get over 88% in the Training Department last year. More than that, I even have to explain myself when I say "Bellingham," for that city is apparently unknown in these parts. Those two things are only samples of some of the things which loomed large on my horizon last year and now, like the mid-winter sun, they barely peep above it. A former distinguished aluminus once wrote that he had been benefited most while in school by the social life centered there and that the pointers on life etiquette given by the various lecturers from the faculty, had been of the utmost value to him. Before stating my point of difference I must explain that I did not have nearly all the social advantages he had, lacking the personal charm and poetic license, but on the whole I believe my experience will count for something in refuting that statement. All I need do is to cite a few customs in vogue in the homes and social halls of this country. It is impossible to remove your hat when you call—your host has his on. Do not knock before you enter—merely push the door and enter. Do not remove your hats at the dance—there is no place to hang them. If you are smoking when the waltz begins, do not remove your pipe—the lady doesn't mind. The former rules apply to ladies as well. Ladies or gents may smoke at the dance and they may chew tobacco and expectorate on the floor—-but they must make the discharge in the direction of the wall or door. Now, in the fact of such evidence, of what avail is etiquette or social practices learned in the States? I have had to rearrange my whole code and have been forced to condemn all I heard at the Normal as a mere local phase of a great question. Seriously the thing which I want to thank the Bellingham Normal for, aside from the course of study is the number of noble men and women, boys and girls, I met there. We are on the frontier here—the last frontier-—and the major portion of the popula- ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER tion are anything else but noble. One meets an occasional splendid man, but he is the exception. The majority place themselves on the level of the Indian. It is a far cry from savagery to civilization but I can witness the fact that the backward step is accomplished swiftly. So in a place like this one needs to remember the good people that he has known in order that he may preserve the healthy attitude toward people that he should preserve. I am proud to have known some of the people I met at school and I count the time spent there well spent. A few notes on this place might not be amiss. Fort Yukon is just within the Arctic Circle and is the northernmost point on the river. The permanent whites probably number twenty-five and there are three ladies, two of them at the Mission. The native population varies from nothing to over three hundred. The school is new, modern in every respect, and is a better building than most district schools in Washington. My attendance averages about thirty. This is the central mission point for the interior and they have besides the lady in charge, a trained nurse and a doctor. There are four stores here and they carry a good general stock. Our winter mail comes every two weeks from Valdez by way of Fairbanks. Summer mail comes by way of Skagway and Dawson and is carried by every steamer, generally twice a week. The river at this point is over three miles wide, and is frozen now tight as a drum, and has been since the first day of November. I am about 2000 miles from Bellingham—and I feel like it. I do not await each mail anxiously for letters from my friends, for I know there will be none. The trip down the Yukon, 800 miles, is worth staying a year of itself. I enjoy the remarkable displays of the Aurora, the freaks of the frost and the cold, dry and still atmosphere. It has not rained since my coming and we have not had six days of even moderate wind. I have seen —65° Fahrenheit and I can testify that our few days of winter in Bellingham last year were far worse. There is nothing unpleasant in this cold unless one is traveling by sledge. Men think nothing of taking the trail at —50° and —60°. I am kept busy by my work and have little time to be lonesome. I suppose the newness of things is a help. I enjoy the change to, wild meat for diet. Moose is our staple diet with caribou as a good second. They each sell for 15e per pound. Ducks, geese, ptarmigan, grouse and bear add a pleasing variety. I do not know of anything else of interest. It is such an undertaking to tell anything of the country that I hesitate to try. Of one thing I am convinced and that is that Alaska has seen its best ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 days and the young man who is seeking a fortune will find it a great deal quicker in his own country. For this once, good-bye, Yours, NOAH DAVENPORT. IN OUR HOMELAND. (A True Story.) Once in the woods at the foot of a mountain, seven miles from the nearest postoffice, was a school district which needed a teacher. It was hard to find one who wanted the school or even one who would try it, as it was a district in which no teacher had ever stayed for more than a few weeks at a time. The same people had lived there for the past twenty-five years and had quarreled and contested each other's timber claims until they were all enemies, especially to themselves. Moreover they didn't want a school and all the school houses which had ever been built had been mysteriously burned. The building then used for school purposes was an old dwelling house which had been built of split cedar about twenty years before. It was located on the top of a steep hill in a cleared spot with heavy timber in every direction. There were evergreen blackberry vines growing wild all through the yard. At one corner of the building was a graveyard in which were buried two of the former inmates of the house. At another corner was a frog-pond on the other side of which was a dilapidated old barn; However there were four grades of dear boys and girls whom some one must teach. These children, living in such an atmosphere, knew little of anything else but crimes, plots and scandals. I didn't intend to teach school that year but at last County Superintendent, Miss Perkins, over-persuaded me to go up in that isolated country and try it. Miss Perkins told me some of the things I should have to face; but I felt that somehow, "in our homeland," conditions couldn't be quite so bad. I went to my school the latter part of September. Of course the common conversation was about the awful things which had happened and might happen—one man even threatened to Mil the next teacher who came—but all seemed so unreasonable that I let them "go in at one ear, out at the other, and down over the hill." However, I assured them that I didn't expect such things to happen again. Everything went along so much better than I expected. The children were ideal and I was beginning to think it was "all talk." I didn't know that storm clouds were passing over my calm sky, ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER until Joseph Harria, an Italian boy of thirteen, one of my brightest eighth grade pupils, was taken out of school to help put in the spring garden. There were older members of the family staying at home and Joseph's help was unnecessary. After trying to persuade Mr. Harria to let Joseph come back to school, I reported the case to Miss Perkins. She wrote to Mr. Harria, and Joseph returned to school the following Monday. "Wednesday noon, while calling the roll with quotation responses and singing a few songs, I sat at my desk which was about an arm's length from a window in front of the building. Something seemed to detract the children from their songs. I couldn't discover what it was. Then I called the fifth grade Geography class. Just in the middle of the recitition Avaha Marshall, one of the older pupils, to my surprise, stepped up and laid a folded paper on my deck. I looked and found it to be a note which read thus: "Miss S. All during our opening exercises, August Harria stood at the window behind you. Now he is sitting out behind the woodpile. He's dressed awful funny.—Avaha." I looked around and then after dismissing the class called Avaha to me and asked her what she meant. We stepped just outside the door and while she was trying to tell me she pointed over my shoulder and said: "There he goes now!" I turned instantaneously and said,'' Step inside.'' There running across the slashing and looking toward us was a large man, dressed in a dark red coat and tan overalls. He was carrying a gun and his face was partially hidden by what seemed to be a dark colored handkerchief. I was frightened and all those things which I had heard came back "from over the hill" and entered my head again. I thought of threats, burning school houses, troubles of former teachers and imaginary troubles. Then it flashed into my mind that this person was the one who had made the mysterious footprints in the snow the past three mornings. What was I to do? I continued my school work, at the same time keeping close watch of the school grounds. Several times I saw the man "running from the slashing to the barn and back again, all the while trying to hide behind the black logs and stumps. At three o'clock I decided that we would all pack up our books and go home early. I dismissed each family separately and told them to go straight home, as I had good reasons for wanting them to do so. I had dismissed all but Avaha and Queenie Marshall, who were to go home with me, and Joseph, whom I was questioning to find out if he knew what his brother wanted. I had ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 locked one door and had the keys in my hand when a " r a p ! r a p !" came at the door. My heart was in my mouth. I stepped quickly and turned the latch. Joseph's expression told terror. We all thought it was Mr. Harria. Just as I turned the key, I said, with all the force of expression I could muster, "Mr. Harria, stay right out there and keep your place!" Joseph's sharp black eyes sized us up with an awful expression on his face which I never can forget, and I repeated, "Mr. Harria, stay right out there and keep your place!" Joseph said, "He'll get in." Again I said, "Mr. Harria, stay right out there and keep your place!" I heard the stepping back of feet. Then, glancing through a crack in the old cedar door, I saw a black coat. "Oh! who had I been keeping out?" County Superintendent? No. County Superintendent is Miss Perkins! Who? What!! !!! I flung wide the door and sank back into my chair, exclaiming, "Oh, I'm so glad you've come! Oh, I'm so glad you've come! I'm so glad you've come! So glad you've come!!" I dismissed Joseph, and then, recovering from my glad surprise, I explained the situation to the visitor, Mr. Lowe, who, meanwhile, had sunk back in utter bewilderment. (I should like to know what his thoughts were; if he were able to catch them. I suppose he wondered what kind of an "old maid school marm" he had run across, who would'nt even let a man enter the room.) The absurd part of it was that he thought I was saying, "Mr. Harry." (His name was Harry Lowe)—all the time ,and I had just met him at Sunday School the Sunday before and didn't even remember him. We had decided to go home a long round-about route instead of the usual path, for fear Mr. Harria might be lying in ambush somewhere on our way. But Mr. Lowe kindly offered his protection and we gladly accepted and went home the usual way. The next day I found how fortunate we had been, for Mr. Harria had waited for us the four-mile way that night. I had noticed that one of the little boys, Gordon, had been lingering around my desk, trying to get a chance to speak to me alone. In the evening when I went to the door to bid him and his little sister, Pearl, good night, Gordon said, with tears in his eyes: "Teacher, you know it is a good thing you didn't stay here alone last night, for I believe August Harria would have killed you." "Why, Gordon?" I asked. He answered: "You know the boys haven't let me be with them for over a week, and the other day they were all sitting out behind that stump; and I went out there and just as I got there, ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER I heard Joseph telling how his brother was going to kill you. When they saw me they told me to get for the house, and if I opened my mouth they would pound me into the ground." I had noticed that Gordon had spent his recesses playing with the girls and the boys had spent theirs out behind those large stumps. I hadn't overheard much conversation, although it was very common to overhear the children discussing terrible topics. I assured Gordon that there was no danger and that the boys were probably trying to scare him. He went home with his heart lightened. Mr. Lowe protected us on our way to and from school for the rest of that week and some one stayed at the school house all day, so there wasn't much danger and I thought I could stand it until Miss Perkins could come and settle matters. Next Monday morning, just as we were about to start to school, a man came to the door with two notes. Avaha Marshall went to the door, took the notes and turning, threw both hands up and said, "We're stopped!" She thought that she and her sister were forbidden to pass Mr. McFlynn's place on their way to school, for I had to continually beg Mr. and Mrs. McFlynn to allow the children to go thro' that path to school, as the parents were enemies. One note was for Mrs. Marshall and one for me. The notes read as follows: "Mrs. Marshall: This is to notify you that your girls can go through our land to school from now on.—Bob McFlynn." "Miss S.—You are hereby notified to keep off our land. If I catch you trespassing I will shoot you.—Bob McFlynn." , This meant I should have to go the long route to school, which was but a brushy trail two-thirds of the way, and the girls would have to go by McFlynn's way to preserve their privilege. This was also the man who had threatened to kill the next teacher. My courage wavered and almost failed me, but I went through snow and sleet. My life was hardly my own until Miss Perkins wrote and told me to close the school until she came. I did so gladly. Meanwhile, Mr. Harria had been seen several times sneaking around my boarding place. Miss Perkins came Saturday. She had Mr. Harria forbidden trespassing on school premises. She also tried to persuade Mr. McFlynn to let me pass that way to school, for I could not endure to go four miles every morning and evening in the snow; but Mr. McFlynn wouldn't give in. Sunday I came home from Sunday School about three o'clock. I was wet ,cold, worn, and weary and ready to give up and go ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 11 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 11 home. After getting warm and dry I went to my room for a quiet hour of communion with by Blessed Friend, the One who had given me the courage and strength to endure from day to day. While praying, I felt impressed to arise and look out of my window. I did so, and there I saw Mr. and Mrs. McFlynn walking along the county road. I ran out and asked them if I could go my old path to school. Mr. McFlynn said bluntly and hesitatingly. "Well, yes. You know we're not saints, anythow; people say, and I concluded—if you had to have guards to pass our place (the only house you have to pass)—you'd better go the other way so you wouldn't have any house to pass." I told them it wasn't because I feared to pass their place that I had guards, not at all. "Yes," he said, "we'll let you go by." I was very glad and thankful and decided to stay and reopen school again Monday. After school Monday evening I, full of courage, went up to the Harria home to talk with Joseph's father and get Joseph to return to school again. His father consented. On my way home I met August Harria, gun in hand. He dropped his gun; rested both hands over the muzzle and said in broken Italian language and in a halting manner: "Miss S. ; I_a_Spose everybodys 'fraid of me—thinks I'm dangerous—and— intends to kill you—but—" I said, "Yes, to tell the truth, I have been frightened; but don't think that I need be now." He assured me that I did not need to fear any more. The next day Joseph returned to school. The latter part of the term was delightful. The whole neighborhood became friendly and were convinced that a teacher was a friend to the community instead of an enemy. Now I look back with pleasant memories and am glad to think I had the privilege of scattering a few rays of sunshine in that dark corner of "Our Homeland." DR. MATTHEWS. Not often are we asked to lay aside our regular work and betake ourselves to the Auditorium for a whole period. When this does happen we know that some treat is in store for us. Wednesday, March 9th, was just such an occasion. We saw the announcement on the bulletin board. We were informed in our several classrooms that Dr. Matthews of the first Presby- t terian Church of Seattle, was to speak. Those of us who had heard him on the evening before at the Methodist Tabernacle as ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER well as those who had never either heard or seen him were eagerly expectant. Dr. Matthews' address could hardly be called a lecture; it was rather a rambling talk in which he merely touched on points of vital interest and importance to everyone, sandwiching in humorous incidents from his own experience and from the experience of others. Dr. Matthews believes that there is a certain work for each one of us to do; that each one is fitted for this particular field and should, therefore, not attempt to do something else for which we are not fitted. It goes without saying that we should apply the test to ourselves, each one individually, whether we are preparing ourselves for the special duty we are set to perform. The thing that comes home to us most forcibly as teachers. especially, is perhaps the thought of "teaching people to be happy." If we can teach boys and girls to be happy we have given a "good gift" to mankind; for to be really happy we must love people in the world about us and, what is more, we must endeavor to make others happy. If we are each one of us bent on making others happy, we shall not have girls acquiring indigestion from eating candy selfishly. (We thought the example of the selfish girl and her candy rather inapt, since candy is somewhat a rarity here at Normal.) Certainly all agree with Dr. Matthews in strewing roses in people's way while they are living, instead of .placing them on their casket; in giving words of appreciation and encouragement while our friends are with us, rather than offering a "posthumous retribution." The next thing is to put our theories into practice Dr. Matthews is a very interesting speaker. He has a message to give and knows how to give it. He has a forceful way of saying things; his examples are very original. With all this he is intensely humorous, which quality is always appreciated in a speaker. However, like the rest, he is something of a flatterer, at least that was how we felt when he finished. We know we have an excellent Dean of Women; we know we are a well-fed, good-looking (?) bunch of girls (did he mention the boys?); but somehow, we feel Dr. Matthews had said to others the same little speech he said to us. Perhaps we are mistaken. We hope Dr. Matthews will visit Bellingham again in the near future ,and we shall give him a hearty welcome should he again address the students of the Normal School. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 13 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 13 ON MY WAY TO TEACH MY FIRST SCHOOL. (Extracts From Letters Received by Friends of E. Richert.) I left Clallam at seven o'clock this morning and reached the Forks at four o 'clock this afternoon, having traveled a distance of thirty-seven miles. It was rainy, and no ''soft" rain,at that. At Clallam the storekeeper insisted that I should get a man's slicker and wear it. I couldn't see that a man's coat would do me much good as I didn't mind a little rain. Just as I started to go, the storekeeper brought out his own long coat and insisted that I wear it, as least as far as the Forks. Seeing no other way out of it, I put the coat over my sweater and long coat ,and then put my cape over it all. It was raining "pitchforks" just as I stepped into the stage, and it kept this up all day long. By the time we had driven about twenty miles, we reached a place called Beaver. Here we stopped for a good hot dinner. Oh, how I did appreciate it; I was so cold and just simply "soaked." We didn't have much time to stay, so we started off again immediately after dinner. We had driven only a couple of miles, when I discerned at some distance down the road, another vehicle with about ten men standing around it. Our stage-driver informed us there we were to change stages. As we drove up, all eyes were turned upon us. The men quickly took the pack off from one coach to the other. This done, they passed around a bottle of whisky and every man indulged. When all was ready, I climbed into the back seat of the uncovered stage and on we went. The rain did not abate. Despite that unpleasant fact, the country through which we passed was perfectly beautiful. A heavy for sst, carpeted with thick moss, and adorned with bunches of ferns lay on either side of the road,—it must be a perfectly enchanting drive in dry weather. The road over which we passed was fairly good,though every once in a while we would "bump the bumps." Finally the road wound around a hill, and we burst upon a most beautiful cascade—twenty-two feet high, in one perpendicular fall. Such an immense volume of water as was carried over that precipice. Going on, every now and then we would pass a house, a prairie and some old shacks. After what seemed an endless time we came in sight of a cleared spot where stood a store and a sort of a tumbled-down building with the word "Hotel" in letters big enough to accommodate the Byron, stuck up over the front door. Here the stage stopped. I was informed that this was "The Forks." While the men were busy unpacking, I made my way to the hotel. Upon entering the doorway,a peculiar sight greeted me. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Directly in front of me was a good-sized room with a muddy floor, spit over with tobacco "juice." In the center of the room stood a heater ,on one side of which was a stand with a phonograph, and on the other was a tablefull of young men playing cards. As I came in, every eye was turned curiously towards me. No doubt I was a curious looking object. Just then the landlady appeared. She assisted me in taking off my wraps, and then showed me to a room, which, thank goodness, had a stove in it. On opening my suit case I found that some articles in it were also wet, but that nice little box of cookies that Miss McLean gave me was all right and really, as I ate them, I thought I had never tasted anything better in my life. Later that evening, I was told that I had a twenty-five mile horseback ride ahead of me and that I would have to ford two rivers in the bargain. The next day brought a steady down-pour of rain. The mail-carrier from Hoh did not arrive, evidently the streams were so swollen that he could not cross them. I was to go with him on his return to Hoh. As he did not come I contented myself with th e thought that I could go on tomorrow. During the meanwhile, I had a chance to observe my surroundings. My! the stacks of men! Men everywhere! The landlady is the only woman I've seen since my arrival. The Forks, the tell me, is a prairie, but there are some sandstone hills. I looked at some of these and remembered what I had learned about rock strata. The following day the mail carrier came. To make you acquainted with the situation I will tell you what I have just learned —the carrier's name is Mr. Fletcher, and his brother was fortunate enough in winning the school-marm who was teaching there the early part of this year, and who said that I was to finish. Mr. Fletcher told me that I could not go to Hoh with him, as the river was too high. I told him if it wasn't too high for him to cross I didn't see why it should be for me. "Well, you see," he said, "you could cross all right if there were a canoe; but, as it is, you have to swim the horse a good part of the way." "Give me a good horse and I'll swim him," was the answer I gave. "Yes, there you are; I didn't bring but the one horse with me ,and you can't get one around here," argued the mail-carrier. But I was determined to get a horse if I had to borrow, buy, beg or steal him, as I did not want to stay at the Forks three days longer. So the landlord telephoned to different places for me, but was unable to secure a horse. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 I decided that I would have to get one myself. Just then a man came in and informed me where I could get one. I telephoned for it; held my breath while I waiting for the answer; and —it came! "The lady may have it and I will bring it up right away." I was simply tickled to death, and hurried to tell Mr. Fletcher about my success. "Well; I didn't think you'd get one," he said, with a grin; but I suppose you'll have to go. You had better get a pair of overalls, for you'd never get there in that rig you've got on now." "Yes," the landlady said, "that's what all the girls have to do when they come oat here." So I went to the grocery store and asked for a pair of overalls. But alas! the sizes were all too small. When the landlord heard of my misfortune, he said that he had a pair of paraffine trousers and a coat that he knew would just fit me. How relieved I felt to think I had both the horse and the trousers. That evening I went to bed in good spirits. Next morning I was awakened by a rap at my door. Fearing that I was late I put on those paraffine trousers over my gym suit as quickly as I could (how thankful I was for my gym suit); then donned my sweater, pulled a man's hat over my eyes and rushed down-stairs. I told the landlady that I didn't believe I had the nerve to sit at the table with all those men, but she assured me that it was the only thing to do and that the men thought nothing of seeing a woman in overalls. The breakfast bell had not yet been rung and when it wa» I made a mad rush for the table and was seated before any of the men entered. In the semi-darkness no one noticed me. I kept my hat pulled well down and spoke to nobody until Mr. Fletcher took his place beside me. I felt that I had to speak, so I said: '' Good morning.'' It was no sooner said than one of the men looked up and said: "Oh, is that you? I suddenly had a wild desire to laugh-but I didn't dare—so I choked it down and ate my mush. After breakfast I kept out of sight till the horses were ready. I thought the men would all be gone; but lo! when the horses were brought in front of the hotel every man had assembled on the porch. I found that another traveler, Mr. Mays, was also to go to H o n - ., , . i. Mr. Fletcher informed me that I had to ride his horse as ne feared I might not be able to manage the other gay one. I swung into the saddle. Spurs were fastened on my heels; but I am sure I didn't need them, for no sooner had I told my horse to go than ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER he tore across the prairie at a mad gallop. It was so unexpected that for the first few seconds I thought of nothing but hanging on, and that I did for dear life. When we had gone about a quarter of a mile I tried to pull my broncho in. But it was of no use. The more I pulled the faster he went. I concluded he had a gay spell and, knowing how I sometimes feel myself, I gave him free rein. What could be better than a streteh of prairie and a wild gallop. Directly ahead of us I saw a gate about four and a half feet high. I was afraid he would leap the gate, so I leaned forward, stood up in the stirrups and held the reins. But the horse leaped over the gate and galloped on. Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Mays were coming close behind. My horse soon tired of his gallop, so this gave the gentlemen a chance to catch up with me. We had passed the prairie and struck the trail—better called a mud-hole, and rode on through dense forest of cedar, spruce and hemlock. The sky above was gloomy, but how grand it felt to be in the wilderness once more. We rode steadily over the rough trail until we arrived at the Bogacheia post-office—a distance of ten miles from the Forks. Here we stopped for lunch. A quarter of a mile away was the Bogacheia Eiver, our danger point Mr. Mays suggested the advisability of taking off our shoes when we crossed the river. I declared that in case we lost them, shoes full of water would certainly be better than no shoes at all. I reached the river first. While standing on the bank, waiting for the horsemen to come up, I noticed that the river was very swollen and swift. Its yellow waters roared like thunder. When Mr. Fletcher came up he gave me these directions: "Now, you see; you'll have to go down the river for a couple of hundred feet until you get to that big rock. Go below theTock to the other side of the river, but don't get near the rock, for it's awfully deep and the river is so high. Be sure and stay away from this bank, for the current is very strong." I saw that Mr. Mays looked worried and heard him say something to Mr. Fletcher about my taking off my paraffine coat in case I had to swim. '' Oh," she 'd be sure to drown if she ever gets off that horse; the current is so swift that the only safe thing is to hang on to the horse," was the comforting rejoinder. Without further parley we plunged into the river. I really didn't feel afraid, as I had crossed swollen rivers before. I simply kept a level head and followed Mr. Fletcher's horse as well as I could. The water rose higher and higher; in the middle of the rush* ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 ing stream it seemed as if I was on a merry-go-round horse. The water reached my ankles—we were near that rock—my horse be-gan to swim. Just a few moments and my horse found foothold— the danger was over! Again on terra firma my horse took the lead. All went well for the first twenty miles; but the last seven miles were just seven miles too long. When we came at last to Hoh I could hardly swing myself from the horse. Mr. Fletcher told me I might walk up and down the road, "just to limber up a bit." I staggered down the road as well as I could; my paraffine trousers rustling like silk petticoats. After stabling the horses we walked down to the school house, where the whole Fletcher family were helping to celebrate the last day of school for the then present teacher. Upon my arrival they took me to their home. We had to cross two more rivers, but we had a canoe this time. So, after all, I have arrived safely, to teach my first rural school. EMMAMCHERT. It is again our sad duty to report the death of one of our classmates and friends—Miss Alice Swanson. Miss Swanson came to us this year from the Port Angeles High School. She was 18 years old. She was in the St. Luke's Hospital for six weeks with typhoid fever. Everything possible was done for her. Her mother and sister spent the last week with her, and her father came up just before she lost consciousness, about two days before her death. She died in the Hospital about nine o'clock p. m., March17th. She was taken to her home on the afternoon boat, for burial. Representatives of the Junior Class, together with the Dormitory girls, laden with flowers, went to the boat to say a sad fare-weil to all that was left to them of their dear friend and class-mate. The funeral was held at the Episcopal Church in Port Angeles, Sunday, March 20. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printtagr lt;JJ^Hp^»3» Railroad Avenue "To do what you ought to do at the right time, whether you like it or not, is the first step toward success." MESSENGER STAFF ADA B. CAMPBELL Editor HENRY ROGERS) BEATRICE BAIR/ . Athletics ANDREA NORD • Associate MARIE REESE -J ESTHER PARKYN - • Calendar ALICE PEACOCK V - Literary ROY KNUDSON } Art EDNA STAPLES gt; INA LANDON MARY E. SEXTON Exchanges OLIVE CLARK • • Alumni MAUDE WESCOTT 1 MARGARET WALTON » - Organizations VALE NIXON • gt; 1 HARRY HEATH { " Jokes ELIZABETH HEMPHILL | - - Locals JANET EVERETT J 1 EMMA WOODHOUSE W. T. MEYER - * Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December ax, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. IX. April, 1910 No. 7 'Mimk '^L And the Tri-Normal Contest? What of it? We look at each other and begin to explain as best we can what we think has be« come of it. One sure thing, it is dead! Psad as Marley! Dead as a door-nail! And we're sorry; at least we're sorry it died before all three of the Normal Schools of the state had entertained it —more satisfaction, you know, in knowing that every fellow had to do the same. Yet, as matters stand, honors were evenly divided at the last meet in Bellingham. Cheney got first place in declamation; Bellingham, in oratory; and Bllensburg, the cup for the strongest team work. But there still remains the question of the unfinished contest, and as long as it can't be a tri-Normal contest, owing to the fact that Cheney wished to withdraw, we are going to have an oratorical contest of our own. Messrs. Hansen and Niles are ready with their orations and will fight it out on the Assembly platform some Tuesday morning. A prize of books, or something of that nature, will be given by the Faculty to the winning orator. The subjects of the orations are "Woman Suffrage" and "Industrial Arbitration," ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Of course we all enjoy The Messenger. Who wouldn't, when some of the brightest minds in the student body contribute to its interesting and inspiring pages. A still greater pleasure there is in helping the students to meet the financial requirements that are naturally incurred in the publication of a school paper. In the eyes of a few of our readers, this is such a pleasure that they are reserving it for the close of the year. They think with joyous anticipation of the time when they will share in the burden bearing. But, dear reader, have you ever thought that you might be a wee bit selfish in dealing after this fashion? To be quite frank, we need the money, and need it now, not at the end of the year. Forty cents is a very small amount. We know you would make a good many sacrifices rather than have your "Messenger" discontinued. Some one has said it will stop coming when the subscription is not paid. This doubtless, is not true but we beg you both for your own sakes and ours to pay your subscription. Do it today 1 "Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the Faculty; friends, enemies and fellow citizens: It is with much pleasure that I am here this morning. It fills me with joy to look down into your bright and happy faces. I rejoice to see so many young men and women preparing for the noblest of all professions— that of teaching. Seldom have I seen so many good looking girls, etc., etc." O dear! can't some one instruct the next speaker to get off the old path. We'd like to hear something NEW. The girls all know they are handsome. And as for matrimony—oh, do tell the dear gentlemen that girls are not all candidates for that position. The B. N. School is not a matrimonial agency. The election of officers for the Students' Association will be held the first week of the fourth quarter. This will be one of the most important meetings of the year and one in which the students have a vital interest. The Association will soon have reached its second birthday and we are all anxious that the coming year be one of marked progress and prosperity. So much depends upon the persons in office. Those to be elected for next year are president, vice-president, secretary, sergeant-at-arms, two student representatives and a faculty member. These persons, together with two other faculty members, form the board of control and they select the editor and the business manager of the Messenger, the storekeeper, the bookkeeper, treasurer and the athletic manager. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER The students of the Science Annex always get a daily treat. It doesn't come in the form of formaldyhyde but as a delicate (?) odor that is suffused throughout the room. You wonder where it is all from. Step to a window facing the alley. Notice the smoke that curls so lazily upward. Looking down, you see a heap of rubbish, a conglomeration of everything from potato-parings and soup from the cafeteria to the waste paper on the Uird floor. The whole mass is slowly burning. Wouldn't it be much better to burn such unsightly rubbish somewhere else than just back of the Science Annex? We regret very much that the exchanges from Room 17 have all disappeared. We hesitate to call anyone by the unpleasant name of thief. Yet he who steals another's property is surely no less than a thief. The exchanges do not belong to anyone who cares to carry them off. They are property of The Messenger and of the Students' Association. No one has any more right to appropriate them than he has to take the money out of the till or the supplies out of the store. When the exchanges were put within reach of the student body it was done so that everyone might enjoy them. They were merely loaned to the students. They have been carried off before even the editors could see them. Surely this will not happen again. A word to the wise ought to be sufficient. It is with great pleasure that we read selections from our magazine in the city paper, We overlook the fact that the last selection copied was not mentioned as being from The Messenger. We like to get credit for our work, but we are willing to forgive the oversight, lost as we are in contemplation of the honor conferred. Surely those, who at the first of the year complained of the lack of class spirit, can have no further cause for complaint in the light of Junior Tag Day and Senior Hair Day. Don't get cross if your Messenger doesn't come. The staff is not to blame. Perhaps the business manager is not always in the wrong, either. A student's life is busy, too. We heard of a complaint and in trying to run down the facts in the case we found out that a change in address had been made and the manager not notified, also that no money had been sent for the paper by the complainer. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 21 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 21 The weekly devotional meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was led by Miss Viola Ryan, the subject "Fruit Bearing In Daily Life." At this meeting the nominating committee presented its report with the following candidates for office for the ensuing year to be voted upon at the next meeting: President—Misses Bailey and Caldwell. Vice-President—Miss Rexroth, Miss Vivian Johnson. Secretary—Misses Devereaux, Stewart. Treasurer—Misses C. Johnson, Britt. For the last two years the association has held its Easter morning service at 6:00 o'clock on Sehome Hill. Last year seventy students were present and the inspiration of the meeting will long be remembered. If *he weather permits, another meeting will be held this year at the same time and place. Miss Ruth Paxson, National Secretary for the Student Volunteer Movement, will visit the School and the Association April 27th and 28th, speaking in Assembly and at the Association meeting. Miss Paxson is a woman of National reputation with student audiences and the school is honored in a visit from her. Miss Carrie Cowgill, President of the University Association, will lead the meeting of our Assiciation, April 7th. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. The school pin, which was selected by the Association not long ago, will soon be a fact. The board will soon have one made from the pattern and this will be turned over to the faculty for consideration. It is to be hoped that they will pass favorable judgment upon it, and that in the near future we shall take our place among other colleges with a school pin. An item which will be of interest to those interested in athletics is the fact that the Association is planning for a monogram, to be given to those who take part in some way in athletic sporta. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 22 ---------- 22 TEE MESSENGER In many schools the winning of the school initial or monogram is a great honor and only given to those who have especially distinguished themselves in some form of athletics. Perhaps, and we hope it will. This will have the effect of interesting more students in sports and games. Probably many of the new students do not know that the election of new officers for the Association comes the first of the last quarter. All of the student officers are to be elected, and one member of the faculty to take Prof. Deerwester's place. The students should have this in mind, so that when it is time for the election they will know whom they wish to fill these places and will not be unprepared. Personal feelings should not be the impelling motive in these elections, but the idea of choosing those who are best fitted to fill the positions and carry on the work of the Association. Cheer up! Cheer up! Spring is coming and the Association is planning to have a picnic. The faculty has left the matter entirely in the hands of the Students' Association and a committee has already been appointed to look up places, transportation, etc.; so the affair is well under way. Those who do not believe the Association is doing something would do well to visit some of the board meetings, where matters of this sort and many others touching the life and interest of the School are taken up. So when the matter is "up to you," don't say, "Aw, that isn't any fun," like the small boy; but get in and boost! Get out your lunch basket ,shoe box or paper sack, cram it with undigestible pie, cream puffs, etc., and take to the woods and- rest your weary brain from all your worries, so you can come back and "go at it again." THE PHH.OMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY. The Philomathean Literary Society, the "new society" organized at the close of the first quarter of the present school year, has in less than a half year grown to be one of the strongest organizations of our school. Those who heard the program on "Current Events," given in Assembly a few weeks ago, can judge for themselves of the ability of its members and of the class of work done. As was said at that time, the Philomatheans take up ALL lines of work. The programs include music, debates, dramatic work, papers and talks on current events and other things of general interest. A program on juvenile courts and ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 prison reforms, Kipling, Mark Twain, and a college program, negro program and an Irish or St. Patrick's Day program, are among those that have been given. As the society meets every week each member has the benefit of being upon the program twice each quarter. Those who attend regularly and whose work is approved by the Society's faithful friends and advisers, Miss Jensen and Mr. Phillippi, will receive one credit. A social evening was enjoyed by the society, and friends invited by the members, a few weeks ago in Society Hall. Games were played and refreshments, unsurpassed, were served for among the other best things of the school which the Philoma-theans have they proudly claim the famous chefs, Trimble and Johnson. DEBATING CLUB. The young men met Thursday evening, March 10th, to debate on the question, " Resolved, That an Agricultural College Is of More Benefit to the State Than a University." Many points were advanced by both parties. The decision was given in favor of the negative. A challenge by the Alkasiah Club to meet the boys in a joint debate was accepted. The question for debate was decided upon: "Resolved, That the Trusts Should Be Abolished." Arrangements were made to meet the challenging team on Thursday eve- March 24th. ALKASIAH NOTES. The Alkasiah Society has now completed the series of programs on the legends of the Holy Grail and ancient Grailers. We now turn with equal zest to the study of modern Grailers—men and women who are accomplishing things worth while. The leading feature of the program, March 11th, was a paper by Miss Hillis, on "The Student Volunteer Movement." She very ably and entertainingly traced this great movement from its beginning at Northfield, in 1888, with only twenty-one Volunteers, to the far-reaching and comprehensive movements of the present day. This is a non-denominational movement among the higher institutions of learning, which has for some of its objects an increased knowledge of and interest in the great missionary needs and activities of the day; the supplying of up-to-date literature and text-books on mission study; the bringing of college men and ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER women to accept missionary activity as worthy of their highest scholarship, and greatest talents, and finally of placing these volunteers in touch with their various church boards. The Student Volunteer Movement never has sent out missionaries and never will; it simply acts as a recruiting agency for the churches. The control is vested in a National Board with central offices in New York. Last year 25,000 college men and women engaged in voluntary mission study and 100,000 mission books were sold in colleges. Since the organization of thi s movement 4,338 Volunteers have gone to foreign lands. Last year 600 missionaries sailed, of whom 487 were Volunteers. This movement has resulted in increased intelligence, larger giving and better equipped candidates. The Society was pleased and benefited by Miss Hillis' paper and extended to her a vote of thanks for her services. Miss Andrea Nord next spoke on the life and works of Miss Selma Lagerloff, who so recently won the $40,000 Nobel prize with her story, "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils," representing idealism in literature. Friday, March 18, was given over to a Kipling program, which was ably rendered by Miss Felt, Miss Nord and Miss Watson. HIGH SCHOOL. These are busy days in the High School. The closing tests for the third quarter are almost upon us. Teachers and pupils are working hard to make our work a success. While Normal students have more or less freedom during their vacant periods and may walk about the halls or leave the building, we are busily engaged in our study hall during our vacant periods. The spirit of honest effort and persistent application which characterizes most of our number will surely bring good results. We hope to see a large addition to the N. H. S. next year. Pride in our School and real class spirit seem to be increasing of late. We expect to be able to make more noise than any other class in the Normal before long. The age of heroes is not gone. Chivalry is not dead and forgotten. Courage is not a thing of the past, but rather is blossoming fresh in a more noble type. This has all been proven to us by the daring act of Rastus and his faithful three. Some of the spirit that animated the Spartans at Thermopylae, or the Texans in the Alamo, must have coursed through Rastus *s veins when he, ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 with daring, unparalleled in history, sealed Dr. Mathes' arm-chair, and with superhuman strength tore the hated banner from the picture moulding, amid the acclamations of his fellow students. Quiet determination was written on his steadfast features. He went, though he knew that he would probably never see the light of day again. His soul was not infused with selfishness or avarice, but by a high purpose—a purpose truly noble. The true greatness of America lies not in her industries, her possessions, or her commerce, but in her own heroic sons like Rastus. "All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action, Rastus!" March 7.—Charlie appeared in class on Monday. March 8.—Arthur Singleton kicked the football and didn't break. March 9. Teacher in Physiology— 'Please name the three ^ plexuses." Bright Freshman—"The solar plexus, the cardiac plexus and the apple plexus." March 10—Ben Anderson (singing)—"Be it ever so humble; there's no place like study hall." March 11.—Miss F—. (in Latin)—"Translate the next sentence, Charlie." Charlie—"Gee! what's that big word?" The High School now boasts a number of poets of unusual ability. Their genius has found expression in a number of magnificent productions, among which we are proud to find the following beautiful poem: FATHER. Who is the man that rules us all, Who is the man that plays basket ball, Who is the man on whom we call? Father. Who is the man that cracks a joke, Who is the man won't let us smoke, Who is the man that never does poke? Father. Who is the man with the pleasant smile, Who is the man whom the ladies beguile, Who is the man we never can rile? Father. Who is the man with the Jeffries arm, Who s the man we never can harm, Who is the man with beauty and charm? Father. Who is the man who knows how to fight. Who is the man that always does right, Who is the man that's not at all "tight"? Father. Who is the man that buys "coffee and's," Who is the man holds ladies' hands. Who is the man beats all the bands? Father. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER The basket-ball season is practically over for the Normal team, no more games will be played unless Van Wyck demands a return game. The boys are now turning their attention to baseball and tennis. They are much handicapped in their base-ball activities for want of a place to twirl the sphere, since our athletic field is not leveled up enough at present to permit of a diamond. "We will have a team in spite of these little difficulties however. Work has begun on the tennis court and they will be ready for use as soon as the ground dries off enough so the courts can be packed solid. The boys have played two basket ball games since our last issue. On February twenty-fifth we defeated the South Side by a score of 25-13; and on March 12th, we defeated Van Wyck 40-7. Hockey. The game is played by twenty-two players; eleven on each side; five forwards, three halfbacks, two fullbacks and goalkeeper. The five forwards stand close to the center line, their feet and sticks inside the line. The center forward (c. f.) stands in the middle of the ground; on her right, the inside left (i. 1.), and right wing (r. w.). On her left the inside (i. w.) and left wing (1. w.), 15 yards behind forward stand center half (c. h.), right half (r. h.) and left half (1. h.). Behind them on 25-yard line stand full backs, (1. b.) (r. b.); the goal keeper stands between goal ports about 10 feet in front of the goal line. The game starts with ball being "bullied" off in center of ground by two center forwards. The ball is placed on the line, and the forwards stand with one foot on either side of the line facing each other. The ball is hard rubber, painted white. The center halves and left and right inside forwards, on the blowing of the whistle for the bully, close up to watch it, each one ready to take the ball should it come her way. Whichever one of the center forwards gets the ball will ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 27 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 27 try to pass it out to either of her own inside men, who, on getting possession of it, will "dribble" it up the field until met by an enemy, when she will, by a quick stroke, pass it on the wing man. In this way, keeping a straight line and followed by their halfbacks, by skilful and clever passes and dribbling, the forwards get the oall into the "striking circle." When once the ball is inside thi| circle a goal can be scored. All five forwards then concrete their energies on "shooting a goal." The goal keeper and fullbacks endeavoring to send the ball well out of the circle to their own fullbacks who are waiting to pass it dovn to their own forwards. The money which the exhibition brought in, bought additional gymnastic material, such as twenty-four hockey sticks, two indoor base-ball bats, two recreation balls ,two hockey-balls, and music. The money that was left over has been turned into school funds and will be used toward tennis courts. The piece of ground back of Edens Hall has been given over for gymnastic purposes, and has been ploughed and leveled, the stones being removed by a couple of the girls' classes. As soon as the weather permits it will be worked into better condition, and then gym. classes will play, field-hockey, base-ball, captain-ball, jump-rope, and other outdoor games. When the tennis courts are completed, classes in tennis will be started, the bad weather has held back all outdoor work and necessitated playing in the gym. There is one class in indoor gymnastics; that is, drills, fancy steps, fencing, folk dances, etc., which continues its work. The less hardy girls have a class for cross-country walking, the more hardy have outdoor games. The Basket-ball girls will continue their practice until after the Kline cup games are over, and then will be formed into a hockey team. The Training School children are practicing a ,iump-rope drill, folk-dances, exercises in swimming on land, and the usual games. Owing to the fact that the Third Years can no longer put out a class basket-ball team they have had to forfeit their games with the Juniors and the Second Years. The Second Years defeated the Fourth Years in a game of basket-ball on March 4. The game was a close one. The Second Years have strengthened their team by the addition of a new for- ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 28 ---------- 28 TEE MESSENGER ward and guard. The final score was 10-13 in favor of the Second Years. The line-up was as follows: Fourth Years— —Second Years Miss Everson Center Miss Kendall Miss Pebley Forward Miss Arnold Miss Bair Forward Miss O'Keefe Miss Staples Guard Miss Stewart Miss Westerland Guard Miss Smith The final schedule has been made out and the Fourth Years play the Second Years on March 18. The Seniors and Junior game has been postponed, but may be played on the 25th of March, and the final will be played by the winners of the 18th and 25th. Miss Gladys Patric of the class of '07, is attending the Medical College of the University of California at Los Angeles. Miss Esther Moy has been compelled to give up her school on account of illness and is now at her home in this city. Miss Mildred Marston, who is teaching at Burlington, visited the Normal two weeks ago. Miss Frankie Sullivan, who is in New York studying music, is spending a very delightful winter here. Miss Christine Abild, '09, is teaching at Altona, near Tacoma. The people there are making good use of Miss Abild's entertaining ability. She reports that she has recited everything she knows b u t ' ' Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.'' Miss Ada Randall, of Junior Class of '09, is teaching at Pacific City this year. Miss Lalia Davenport is teaching at Wilson Creek, this year. Miss Mabel Coffman, '09, is teaching the seventh grade at Belfast. Letters have been received from Miss Clara Junk, '09%, who is teaching near Olympia, stating that she is enjoying herself very ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 29 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 29 much. From Miss Junk's letter it would indicate that she is quite an important person in that community, as she is superintendent of the Sunday School, holds Mothers' Meetings, is her own janitor, and makes herself useful in various other ways. Mrs. Burnworth nee Annette Chase, has spent the winter at Des Moines, Iowa, and expects to go soon to Montana. Miss Grace Frye, who attended school last year, was married after Thanksgiving to Joseph Mehan. Their home is in Seattle. Miss Welton, a student of last year, is teaching seventh grade at Ilwaco, Wash. Miss Alma Van Kleeke was married recently to Mr. Oswald T. Austen. Mr. and Mrs. Austin will live at Alki Point, Seattle. Miss Mary Allen is teaching in Jefferson, Whatcom County. Miss Grace Drake, '05, visited Normal School, March 19. NEW BOOKS. Bolton, S. K—"Our Devoted Friend, the Dog." Hall, F. H.—"Primary Arithmetic." Hughes, Rupert—"Famous American Composers." Korschelt, Drs. E. and Heider, Dr. K—"Text Book of Embryology of Invertebrates." Lorenzini, Carlo—"Pinocchio." Phelps, W. E.—"Essays on Modern Novelists." Ploetz, Carl—"Epitome of Ancient, Medieval and Modern History." Reeder, R. R.—"How Two Hundred Children Live and Learn." Stoddard, J. L.—"Lectures," four supplementary volumes. Dr. Mathes has received the blanks of the census from the Department of the Interior at Washington, D. C. These blanks are to be put in the hands of the critic teachers, who will instruct the children in the purpose and importance of the census and teach them how to answer the questions contained in the blanks. The government is sending these blanks all over the United States to the public schools. Rev. Mr. Wark, representing the Dunning Travel Bureau, visited the Normal March 19. His purpose was to interest the various teachers in a trip to Europe. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER CALENDAR. February 21.—Snow, rain, ice, freezing, temperature low, per cent of attendance low. Mr. Becker complains of being cold in English. Mr. Bever in class, "Only two classes of people get cold, fools and beggars." All who were cold may classify themselves under these two heads. February 22.—Washington's Birthday celebrated by coasting. High and Garden Streets a beehive of panting, shouting, red-nosed, shivering students. February 23.—On account of cold weather the Juniors are unsually quiet. Mr. Holcomb and Miss Williams protest that report of an estrangement is entirely unfounded. February 24.—Musical given by the Misses Schwinn and Bryant. February 25.—Mr. Epley narrates awful results from students "listening with their elbows." The Philomatheans give a social which everyone present thoroughly enjoys. February 28.—It forgets to rain. March 1.—Miss Stenburg eats her bouquet after wearing it only a few hours. This must be "civilized cannibalism." Philomatheans give an Assembly Program which audience votes the best of the season. Miss Mabel Clark (Senior) distinguishes herself in Belling-ham Herald's California Contest. She is but one of the numerous artists that make up this class. The piercing sun makes members of faculty scramble for last summer's umbrellas. Mr. Epley seems to have found his first. His complexion will probably last the longest. March 3.—Girls practicing for Gypsy Social, to Miss Westcott, ' ' What shall we do with our hair ?'' Miss Westcott: " Let's leave our hair at home, girls." Mr. Deerwester (calling roll)—"Miss Laube!" Miss Laube (waking up) "Good morning!" Miss Buell (who is to be absent from teaching for a few days, leaving instructions to Miss Drake) " I think you will get along alright with the children." . March 4.—Mr. Holcomb and Miss Williams are seen together in hall. Ask Homer Mathes if Mr. Deerwester and Mr. Moodie have "much pull." (Both have played horse with him.) ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 March 4.—Mr. Phillipi's little class of four play game of "hide and go seek," while waiting for teacher. When at last he came he had to be " I T ." John Brown's ghost appears before at least thirty members of the School. Its croaking voice and echoing feet almost throw the spectators into hysterics. Due to heavy rains the scheduled Gypsies are detained in the woods. Would that we might change places with them these fine Spring days. March 5.—The Editor and Miss Stenberg attend famous sale at Wahl's. They make the following purchases: 1. Stove that will'' bake bread.'' 2. Extension walls to enlarge rooms for entertaining company. 4. Dish-washing machine. 1. Self-regulating piano. Mr. E. laments that there are not more evenings in the week that he might visit Miss S . oftener. March 7.—Mr. Epley wears a new pair of patent leathers. Miss Bowie's friends avoid her; she has tickets for sale. Bastus in Hall.—"Oh, I saw Mr. E. and Miss C. in the coziest little nook last evening." '' The dear, lovely friend is still holding out." March 8.—Miss Elzey returns to school. Any girl wishing new styes of beauty marks ,apply to Miss Elzey. Miss Tuttle receives package of "Flicks." Four students absent from Agriculture. Eeports say that these students are roaming over the country looking for a hardy wheat head amid a field of rusty wheat. A fortune of $50,000 is promised them when it is found. E. M. S.—"Arithmetic makes me sick at my stomach." The embarrassed "spooners" vow to "spoon" no more. March 9.—Heard at Dr. Mathes' lecture: Girls requested to chew their soup and use less face powder for their beauty. Also to please pass the candy to the youth. High thoughts, strong moral stamina, etc., as a result of plain living. Have you ever heard of diploma fools? I have, I knew one once. He had a rubber trunk full of diplomas. March 10.—Mr. Bowers forgets his lunch. N. H. S. 13 show definite class spirit. Wary warriors mount to platform and seize the High School pennant. Confusion and intense excitement but no fatalities. Mr. Eichardson found studying in the library. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER March 11.—Mr. Bond returns from an adventure second only to Robinson Crusoe in thrilling experiences. Students petition for Students' Hour. The institution at present is suffering seriously on account of neglected business of various classes. Noah is heard from. At present Noah is in the most northern part of Alaska. March 12.—Gypsy Social. All forms of amusement at popular prices. March 13.—At least one fourth of faculty attend Assembly and occupy platform. If penalty for absence to assembly included faculty as well as students ,the former would be less careless about the matter. Mr. Bond gave a fiery speech, narrating his trip to an outlying province. He said in part: "If I were only free! All the stores, theaters, churches, etc., were closed and everyone came to hear my lecture ,even to little gray dogs. I was anchored for the first time in my life, and gave the speech from my other coat pocket. I convinced the people of the necessity of higher education to the point of finishing'Fourth grade." (Does it pay to send our Normal teachers out to these outskirts?) March 15.—Will someone kindly post a list of the "unattached" boys on the bulletin board? Mr. Richardson takes a long-anticipated Seattle trip. Mr. D.—"I have had the privilege of shaking hands with several University men." Who'd have thought Mr. D. was ever a wild youth in his day? March 16.—Who's going to the game ? Juniors, Fourth Years. Second Tears! Juniors appear with red colored price tags. A few inquisitive Juniors steal Senior girl's hair. March 17.—St. Patrick's Day! Bishop O'Dea gives address to students at Assembly Hour. March 18.—Seniors adopt new style of wearing their hair. Basket ball game between Fourth Years and Second Years. Fourth Years win. the Third Years. Student Volunteer Convention in Tacoma. Thespian Club party. An Irish program. March 19.—Masquerade party given the Second Years by March 22.—Reading, "Servant in the House," under auspices of City Y. M. A. A. Junior girls wearing brown and yellow hair ribbons. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 March 27.—Early morning service on Sehome Hill. March 30.—Whitman Glee Club. March 31.—Spring vacation begins. April 5.—Spring vacation ends. EXCHANGES. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN—Between the last of the last time and the first of this time, a choice variety of Exchanges, the fruits of hours of toil and labor in the wee sma, hours, exasperation, contortions, wild agonizing calls to the muses for an inspiration, gone from the stately home so recently erected for them. Any information as to the whereabouts of these valuable volumes will be greatly appreciated by the editor. Reward will be tendered and NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Aye, verily, the song of the Exchange Rack is a sad one. It permeates every corner of the room with its mournful cry, ' ' Oh where, oh where are my exchanges gone; oh where, oh where can they be? Surely they have all been possessed with the perspective principle of vanishing and they vanished. Evidently some one is making an exhaustive study of the School Periodical or has the collecting mania in the form of Exchangeitis, for gradually one by one from the rack in the rest room corner, vanished our little volumes which came from afar to greet us. Brave Chief Tahoma, in all his commencement splendor; our dainty and proper little Spinster, Orange and Black which may bravely boast of quality as well as quantity, the dignified Cardinal, the stately Emerson College Magazine, grave Kilikilik, the Review with its bright, sparkling humor, based on the good old maxim. "Laugh and the world laughs with you," and we have indeed many a time and oft. Besides these, our entire visiting list of good and better, great and small, have departed to where we know not, but with just a word of kind assurance to all our Exchange friends that only the good you may have lives after you, we most sincerely hope that the next time you call you may each have the pleasure of a private interview and a word of cheer and helpfulness. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 34 ---------- U THE MESSENGER LOCALS. Friends of Mrs. Maylor, who was in the Normal last year will be surprised io hear of her marriage to a Mr. Hemminger; Mrs. Maylor and Mr. Paul Pederson have been teaching in the same, school in Seward, Wash. The Senior Class play has not yet been chosen. Junior Class has had an election of officers. Emma Wood-house ,the local editor, is president. The Seniors have chosen Mr. Sprague, a local photographer. as the official photographer of the class. Every Senior wants to get busy and get his or her picture taken immediately. The end of the semester is approaching fast and a "million" unforeseen things are going to make demands on every moment of time. Miss May Marston, '09, visited the Normal School and her many friends here on Friday, March 4. Miss Marston is teaching near Burlington. These spring days it seems odd to report a sleighing party, but no longer than three weeks ago a group of the Faculty went sleighing through the town. The small boy was on every corner and added what he could in the way of snowballs to the enjoyment of the party. On Friday night, March 12, the band of gypsies, after having been delayed on the road, arrived in Bellingham and made a short visit. They camped in the Gym, where they had several fortune-telling booths and tents where various members of the band performed wonderful and amusing stunts. There were also recitations by fair gypsy maidens, solos, and a drill by the people from Mars, who, you know, do everything backward. The gypsies disposed of popcorn and ice cream cones, refreshments easily handled and carried about. The Y. W. C. A., at whose invitation they came, are to be congratulated on the success which they achieved. From the Nebraska Normal School Review we learn that Mrs. Nettleton had charge of a very enjoyable students' recital, ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 which was given January 24. In March, Mrs. Nettleton's dramatic class presented "Twelfth Night." Mrs. E. T. Mathes gave a very enjoyable organ recital at the High Street Presbyterian Church in March. She was assisted by Mrs. Deerwester, soprano and Mr. Stark, violinist. Mrs. Larra-bee was pianist. The English class reading Carlyle's Essay on Burns enjoyed two delightful afternoons during this past month. Miss Montgomery described her visit to the home of Burns, and Mrs. Edward Milne, of the South Side, read Burn's poems. Mrs. Milne is a Scotch woman, a former teacher in the city of Glasgow, and has a thorough knowledge of the Ayrshire dialect. Her reading was simply "delicious." Misses Hattie and Laura Mellish entertained the Misses Pease, Wiseman, Flowers and Jeans at a house party at the Morrison cottage, Geneva, over Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13. Misses Hoffman and Sharkey, Messrs. Trimble and Moodie were guests at Sunday dinner. Mr. Nabbi Ram visited the Normal School this past month. Nabbi is in business now—connected with the India Medicine Company, selling Hindu Rheumatism Oil. The prescription of this oil came down through the male members of his family for centuries, and is a secret with them alone. The present capitalization of the company is $40,000. The first convention of the Students' Volunteer Movement of Western Washington was held at Whitworth College, Tacoma, March 18, 19. 20. Six girls from our association attended, Misses Abbie and Carrol Johnson, Bailey, Fish and Devereaux, together with our association secretary, Miss Hilles. Those who are interested in this volunteer movement will be glad to know of its rapid growth westward, as shown by this convention. A number of well-known speakers gave addresses, including some of the student leaders from the University of Washington. The following appeared on the program: Mr. A. S. Allen, Seattle, Miss Lucy Hopkins, Seattle; Mr. Gale Seaman, Los Angeleles; Mr. T. Dwight Sloan, New York; Mr. Bovia McLainy Seattle; Mr. Carl C. Nichol, University of Washington. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER On the afternoon of March 31, the Normal students gave the program at the Aftermath clubhouse. Songs by Mr. Laraway and Mr. Hokum, a sketch from "When Patty Went to College," by Grace Barnes, and a farce, "A Court Comedy," by John Lara-way, Vale Nixon and Ina Lauden. The refreshments of punch and wafers were made at the Normal School and served by Normal girls, Misses Campbell, M. Clouston, H. Clouston, and Spinning. April 13 the Lecture Course Committee present the sixth and last number of an excellent course. The students are promised a treat in the form of an entertainment by Laurant, the "Man of Mysteries." Mr. Laurant has appeared throughout the country before the most cultured audiences, and we are assured that he is unsurpassed as an entertainer. His reputation is the result of long years of work and study in the realm of which he is master. He has searched the world over for his tricks. India, Japan, Egypt, Turkey, have each and all contributed the best of their mysteries. These mystic tricks he is to present to us under the title of "The Magic of the Orient." There was a joint debate held Thursday evening, March 24, in Society Hall, between Alkisiah and Debating Club. It is interesting to know that our Faculty are doing a good work in the Normal Extension Department. Miss Gray spoke at Burlington March 19. Her subject was, "My Trip to McKinley's Inauguration." Mr. Eply was at Acme March 18, delivering a lecture on poultry raising. Dr. E. T. Mathes gave a talk in Burlington March 25 on "Ten Days in Mexico." Dr. Mathes gave the same talk in the local Presbyterian church on the evening of March 23. Miss Gray lectured in Machias March 2. Mr. Bond spoke at Point Roberts March 19. Ip skiddle ikey do rah dall! We're the girls of Edens Hall! On the evening of February 21 Miss Cora Kennedy and Miss Lulu Bailey conducted a party of their friends to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, where a most delightful evening was spent. Those present were: Misses Hillis, Musgrove, Hoffman, Wiseman, Pease, Sharkey, Conant, Barnes. The girls of Edens Hall extend a hearty greeting to Miss Gertrude Conant, who recently joined our ranks. Misses Grace Barnes and Rose Winkleman entertained the ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Tacoma girls at an afternoon party in honor of Miss Schwinn and Miss Bryant. Misses Janet Everett and Violet Johnson gave a delightful spread February 1 in honor of Grace Barnes, the only Junior contestant who won out in the preliminaries. All present reported a good time and will vow that the lights were out at 10:20. Mr. B. Boyd was given a royal welcome by girls of Edens Hall Sunday evening. When we are schoolma'ms, old and gray, And from this Normal far away, How often will our thoughts come here . To friends we love and teachers dear, And mid the memories we recall Dearest be those of Edens Hall. Here our happiest hours were spent, Oft our thoughts were on pleasure bent; Here we studied and had our spreads— At ten twenty were in our beds. Here our jolliest songs were sung, And often has that old hall rung With the mirth and laughter gay Of dear girls scattered far away. When we think o'er these happy days, Sincere, indeed, will be our praise Of Bellingham Normal, dear to all, And our own fair Edens Hall. ONE OF THEM. The meeting at Spokane February 22 of the State Board of Education, of which Dr. Mathes is a member, resulted in a number of changes being made in the state educational work. The three State Normals fall heir to the greatest number of changes. From the regulations passed we quote the following: First—Elementary certificates issued by the State Normals shall not be renewable. Second—One year of High School work shall be the requirement for entrance into the elementary course during the school year of 1910-1911. Third—Two years of High School work shall be required for entrance into the elementary course after September 1, 1911. Fourth—After September 1, 1911, students will not be admitted to the elementary course of Normal from any district maintaining a High School, unless: (a)—The pupil in question has a teacher's certificate. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER (b)—The pupil is over nineteen years old. (e)—The pupil has been promoted from the training department of a State Normal School. (d)—The pupil brings a written request from the High School principal of his home district with sufficient reason for entering applicant to the Normal. Fifth—The summer term of the Normal shall be nine weeks long. The board also added a few more schools to the accredited list of the state and made several changes in the course of study for the common schools. Among these changes was the addition of agriculture and manual training as eighth grade requirements. In the High School a four-year course in manual arts was added. The principals of the State Normal Schools of Washington in conference formally agreed to the following general regulations for the management of these institutions: First—It was agreed to abolish free textbooks after September 1, 1910, and sell any textbooks on hand. Second—It was agreed to establish and collect the following fees in laboratory courses: Botany, $1 per semester; zoology, $1; biology, $1; chemistry, $1; cooking, $1; sewing, $1; woodwork, $1; metal work, $1. It was agreed that the following library fees shall be charged after September 1, 1910: For one full year (12 Miss G. (in Politicol Economy)—I think, I think— months), $10; for one semester and one summer session, $10; for one semester, $10; for one summer session, $10. Fourth—It was agreed that applications for life diplomas shall be filed by May 1 each year, and all diplomas awarded upon such applications shall be presented to the candidates at the following commencement. Fifth—It was agreed to ask the State Superintendent for an interpretation of the law regulating the acceptance of experience for securing a life diploma. Sixth—It was agreed to omit the tri-normal contest for the present school year. The school and the different departments have bought about twelve new pictures—carbon prints. The prints are to be framed by the school and hung in the halls. Spring vacation began March 31 and ended Tuesday evening, April 3. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 HUMORESQUES. We know a fellow called Moodie, Whom the girls think awfully doodie; Oh! isn't he neat, And those dimples so sweet; He's there "with the looks" is Moodie. J Joyfully the Juniors entered U Upon that eventful day, N Near their hearts the tags hung pendant I In a most unguarded way. 0 Oh, yes, they were there with the colors R Renowned for the class they display T To all the envious Seniors. A At every turn of the way; G Grieving because the Juniors D Displayed the news that they, A All in a grand, great body, would Y Yelp at the basket ball play. M. S. '11. But when the fray occurred, where, oh where, were the Juniors? Miss Nichols (in Analytic Geometry class)—A comic section whose eccentricity is less than unity is an eclipse. Miss G. (in Economics)—I thought (pause)— I forgot what I did think. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 40 ---------- 46 THE MESSENGER Miss Moore (to students in assembly)—Sing, angels, sing. Miss Hogle (speaking of Messrs. Eiehardson and Rogers in Drawing Class)—We are fortunate to have two young men in this class whom we may use as models. When you say a young man is "cute" you have said about all that can be said of a dog. Don't ask Trimble about that bathing suit. It is not proper to say: "May I have a knife to peel my apple?" Instead we should say: "May I have a dissecting instrument to remove the epidermis of this dicotyledon?" During the cold weather Mr. Deerwester held his Psychology I Class in the Faculty room. In regard to some written exercises he said: "You may keep them 'till we meet again in a warmer place." Judging from the angelic character of some in the class it is doubtful if they will ever all meet in the designated place. Mr. Baker (speaking of an error made by Mr. DeGross)—" That was a gross mistake. Miss G. (in room 17, to Miss W.)—That's not fair; you have three and I have only one. Mr. B.~You haven't got this one yet. Miss Hogle (after explaining to a class of Juniors how to make a Roman and a Greek cross)—How do you make a Mal-test cross? Ominous silence. Miss Hogle—Pull its tail. Not long since Messrs. Meyer, Copenhaven, Hogan and Hawkins made their first appearance on the platform in Assembly. What a warm (?) reception they received! So warm indeed that the High School boys were temped to duck them in the pond to counteract its effect. Who guards Rogers' broom when he leaves it in the main hall? ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER 4i Ask Jessie J. about those curls. Ask Laura M. about those beautiful, dreaming brown eyes. There is a young lady named Knight, Who is wearing a diamond so bright, That is dazzles your eye As you pass her by. Now what is the reason, Miss Knight? Miss N. E. (in P. C. Methods Commanding)—Heads on shoulders—place! Miss G. (in Political Economy)—I think, I think— Mr. Bever—"Well, what do you think, Miss G? Miss G.—I think—0—er. I've forgotten what I do think. Mr. Epley (to class of forty-six in Agriculture)—Not every numskull can make a success of dairying. If you don't believe it go out and try it." Miss Phillippi (holding conversation in room 17)—I told you so twice. Miss Gray (entering the room)—I told you so more than twice not to whisper in here. A Normal student was anxious to purchase a ne w piece of music entitled "Melodies of Love." She called up a music store over the phone. "Have you 'Melodies of Love'?" she asked. " I have not," he replied hastily hanging up the receiver. Get up with the moon, Go to bed with the sun; Early to bed and you Miss all the fun— Was the motto of the house party at the Morrison's. Who's "Ducky"? Who's "Bruzzer"? Who're the chaperons? If you're "afraid to go home in the dark," steal a candle and swipe a tomato can. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 42 ---------- 42 TEE MESSENGER Puzzle—To whom shall the members of the Faeulty apply for excuses when absent or tardy? The office is open to the lowest bidder. Mr. Bever (in Economics)—What's the reason for conservation of the forests? Brilliant Senior—To keep sentiment from washing down from the mountains. Not long ago Mr. Bowers forgot to bring his lunch. The poor boy nearly starved during the forenoon for want of his hourly sandwiches. Normal Student—Are you a High School boy? Eight Grader—Not on your life. Normal Student—What are you? Eighth Grader—One of Aunt Rosie 's captives. Lost—Miss Fowler's voice. Finder please leave in the Registrar's office. The song of our Business Manager: How dear to my heart Is the cash of subscription When the generous subscriber Presents it to view; But the one who won't pay— I refrain from description— For perhaps, gentle reader, The one may be you. -Ex. Mr. Meyer (to Pearl H.)—R. S. V. P. Pearl—What do you mean? Mr. Meyer (translating)—Rat shows very plainly. Pearl—Thank you. There is a young lady Cribbs, Catherine, On whom the staff are very glad to lean. Of the Messenger she is the critic; Does her work well and is quite analytic; In the schoolroom she's an engine run by steam. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 43 ---------- THE MESSENGER 43 STUDENT'S PSALM. By a Member of the Psychology I. Class. Mr. Deerwester is my teacher, I shall not pass. He causeth me to answer in deep embarrassment. He leadeth me into traps of my own setting. He calleth my bluff. He asketh me "for examples" which I cannot give. Yea, though I struggle with Percepts" and "Judgments" both day and night it availeth me nothing for my memory faileth me. He displayeth my ignorance in the presence of my classmates; he raineth abstracts upon my head; he showeth no mercy. Surely flunks and conditions shal! follow me all the days of my life till I shall dwell in the Belling-ham Normal School no more forever.—Adapted from an Exchange. Mr. E.—Miss A., where is your excuse for absence? Miss A.—Why—I haven't been late, or absent, or tardy, or anything. (Heard in English class)—What is the feminine gender of suffragist? Teacher—Oh, suffragette. MUSICAL HITS. Sweetheart days—Studie. If all the Girls Were Roses—Niles. She's all the World to Me—Hogan. School Days—Coleman. The Giggler—Trudle. Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back—Elzey and Hemmingson. Miss George, you know, is a queen In teachers' meeting she reigns supreme. With her sweet, gentle way She insists that we say Normal life is one long, sweet dream. We have a teacher exceedingly thin Who thinks perfume a shame and a sin; He will fuss and will fume And rage round the room, If a whiff of perfumery just reaches him. ---------- Messenger - 1910 April - Page 44 ---------- 44 THE MESSENGER Ask Mr. Copenhauer why he couldn't get his rubbers on without assistance Saturday night after the masquerade. Hurrah for the man named Philippi, Who never in Geom. you can trippi; You can work night and day, In your problems, they say— But never a one will he skippi. There is a fellow named Patchin, Whom the fair sex are all after "catchin'j" But he looks so demure That they all are dead sure He's already "cotched" is Patchin! Why is the B. N. S. library like the state of matrimony? Because them as is in wants to get out and "them as is out wants to get in." CPPPPP </mods>
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Title: Messenger - 1910 May
Date: 1910-05-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. THE CENTENNIAL ON THE "BORDER LINE." The centennial wave of patriotism that swept the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1876, nowhere rose higher than on the shores of Puget Sound. Early in the year, the litt
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Show more1910_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. THE CENTENNIAL ON THE "BORDER LINE." The centennial wave of patriotism that swept the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1876, nowhere rose higher than on the shores of Puget Sound. Early in the year, the little settlement in the north, which later deveolped into our border town, Blaine, caught the idea of all the settlements joining in celebrating the approaching anniversary. Communication was at this time difficult, but the enthusiasm of the pioneers knew no such word as fail. The proposed plan spread rapidly from one group to the other. Everywhere it was received with a spirit that insured success. Each community entered heartily upon the plan. Everyone was anxious and worked for its success. As a result, all was in readiness when the natal day arrived. The dense forests made travel by land very tedious and labor* ious, so it was decided to hold the celebration at a place easily accessible by water. It was agreed that no more beautiful or appropriate place could be found than Semiahmoo Spit. This was a long, narrow, beautifully wooded neck of land that stretched out into the Gulf of Georgia. The long looked-for day dawned clear and bright. The villages awoke early. Scarcely had the sun peeped over Baker's head ere the Bay was dotted with the gayly decked boats and canoes. Even the red man had caught the spirit and was on his way. How their crafts sped along! Not a moment of this day should be missed. Those whose homes were near were early on shore to welcome and assist others in landing. As each boat was relieved of its basket and passengers, it was pulled high and dry on the beach. No cannon could be secured to boom its message to the hills, but its absence was supplied by the lusty cheers of the enthusiastic company. These echoed through the woods and rang across the water. During the early part of the morning the younger people played games, explored the Spit, dug clams and prepared fires for baking them. The older people took advantage of this rare opportunity to visit and exchange ideas on the important topics of the day. Later, the crowd gathered about a rudely constructed platform, where Rev. Tennant, of Ferndale, orator of the day, took his place. Under his leadership they rose and sang "America,'* ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER with great fervor and reverence. The music was followed by prayer, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The speaker then recalled to his audience the work of their forefathers, and the work which was now before the settlers in the great Northwest. Following the address, Mrs. Carver, a noble pioneer woman, stepped to the platform and issued the welcome invitation to all to form in line and march to the table among the firs. She requested the Cain brothers, the oldest pioneers, to head the line. What a sight met their eyes when the tables were reached! They were loaded with all the good things known to the culinary art of the housewives of the settlements. So bountifully had they prepared the lunch that much remained, even after the appreciative throng of Indians had been served. The remaining time was devoted to merrymaking. Much interest was created by the rivalry between the different settlements. Representatives of the villages ran races on the beach; some engaged in a tug-of-v^ar. These and various other contests made the day pass all too quickly. Nature wishing to partake in the celebration boomed her cannon in the mountains in a farewell salute, as the people pushed their boats from the shore. GRACE ARMSTRONG. A MISDIRECTED LETTER. Not long ago my father had occasion to write to an old friend, John Jackson, a cabinet-maker by trade, ordering a three-piece bedroom suite. A peculiar habit of father's was his love for transposing ordinary names for the purpose of joking. This habit eventually grew so strong that it caused a great amount of embarrassment at times, as the following letter will show, the letters reaching another friend, a tailor, by the name of Jack Johnson: September 21, 1910, Seattle, Wash. "Jack Johnson (instead of John Jackson), "Takehoma, Wn. "Dear Friend: Wish you would make a three-piece suit, of light material but heavy enough for everyday use. You know the usual measurements, and I know you can please me; but I desire this one made as large as possible and the following changes made, if convenient: First, have the legs short and bulky, instead of long and narrow, and have them slightly twisted at the bottom. Second, make the backs of the three pieces of that dark material like the last you made for me and the fronts of light, with all trimmings in gilt. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER ft Third, put an extra seat. I think a solid black color would complete the contrast. "Am moving in a few days to my new home at Hilman City, and when you have the article made please send them by freight to me there. The furnishings I intend to use in my new home are to be entirely novel and different from those I see in every place I go, and that is why I ask you to make me such a peculiar suit. Now, I would like to get them in at least two weeks, for we are going to celebrate our daughter's marriage then, and I am just fixing this up as a pleasant surprise. "Sincerely, "S. B. BROWN." "When the tailor received this letter he was, as you may imagine, much surprised, but as he was well acquainted with father and knew his love for practical jokes he thought he understood the situation and at once set about making this peculiar suit of clothes. At last it was completed and the tailor laughed to himself to think how father would look in his suit at the wedding, but he probably would not have felt so funny had he foreseen what havoc that suit of clothes was to make in our family. For some cause the freight was delayed, and father at last gave up the idea of surprising the household (as he had intended) with a novel, new bed-room suite for the bride's room. On the wedding day, when all had assembled for the ceremony, the expressman entered with a small package for father. Of course, we were anxious to see what it was, thinking it might be some present for the happy bridal party, so father readily began to unroll the parcel. Imagine his feelings as he brought out this suit of freakish design and held it up for inspection. Then came the bill—a three-piece suit, and signed, "the tailor, Jack Johnson." Father saw at once what he had done. He was all embarrassment and confusion; he stormed and fumed, and with all our efforts we could not pacify him. Indeed, he worked himself into such a state that at last the wedding had to be postponed—and all on account of a misdirected letter. ME. CLARK'S ADDRESS. Tuesday morning, April 8, Mr. Clark, president of the Vancouver School for Deaf and Dumb Children, addressed the faculty and students of the Bellingham Normal School. Mr. Clark said: " I am not a public lecturer and feel much more at home before an audience of deaf and dumb children than when making an ad- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER dress of this kind." However, Mr. Clark's lecture was interesting as well as instructive. The instruction of deaf children started about three hundred years ago, when in 1610, Ponce de Leon, a relative of the great discoverer by that name, started a school for Spanish grandees. Ponce de Leon communicated with his students by writing, but his successors invented the modern manual alphabet which is used by all nations today excepting England and Australia. Until 1760, schools for the deaf and dumb were present, but in this year a professor started public schools for the instruction of these unfortunate ones in France and Germany. He originated the system of sign language where signs stand not for words, but ideas. In 1816 Galedet, an American, was instructed to go to Europe and there study methods of teaching deaf and dumb children. He went to England and then to France, came back to America, and started the first American school for the deaf and dumb in Connecticut. He called his school an "Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb," which name was a very unfortunate one, since people did not like the'idea of sending their children to an asylum. There is, after all, more in a name than people generally suppose. A "School for Defective Youth," as it was formerly called, was founded at Vancouver, Wash., in 1886. At that time it was composed of three parts; a department for the deaf, another for the dumb, and still another for the feeble-minded. In 1905, the State Legislature passed an act removing the school for the feebleminded to Medical Lake. This change was carried out in May, 1906. In 1907, it was proposed to run the two departments of the Vancouver school separately and this has also been accomplished. Mr. Clark said: "The best thing I did for the Vancouver school was to separate the deaf and dumb students. They are two separate and distinct schools and should not be run together. The president of the school is going to be a special teacher of either the blind or the deaf. A specialist is bound is to be a crank, and either the one or the other, either the deaf or the blind are going to be neglected." The school has not suffered from political influences as has been the case with most other State schools. The first President was a Presbyterian minister from Seattle. He stayed with the work for one year and then resigned because of inefficiency of training. Dr. Watson, of Ontario, succeeded him. He remained at the head of the school, doing his work faithfully until 1906, and then Mr. Clark took charge. Mr. Clark says that beyond the Sixth Grade the course of study tallies closely with that of the common schools. The differ- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 6 ence previous to this time is due to the lack of past experience. The children must, first of all, be taught a means of communication. The "sign language" is used at the beginning and is later combined with the oral system. Most schools use the combined system as soon as possible, and Mr. Clark says that it is due to this fact that the deaf and dumb children of our country are so far in advance over those in other lands. "However," said Mr. Clark, "teaching of speech is not the object of our school, but rather to build character, to make men and women who can mingle in society and become a part of it." The manual arts are taught. Boys are taught printing, carpentering, shoemaking, harnessmaking, etc. They are thus made useful and independent citizens. Mr. Clark says that he has never signed a diploma, when the bearer was not able to earn $2.50 per day. He says he has not a single girl in the school over fourteen years, who cannot make a shirt waist. Every girl must make her own graduation dress. They are taught to cook, wash and do general housework. In short, the students are given a utilitarian education. In Mr. Clark's estimation, not a better mannered, more obedient set of children can be found than those at the deaf and dumb school. (Are the practice teachers willing to accept this?) He does not believe in corporal punishment outside of the home. The method of punishment at the Vancouver school is to fit the punishment to the crime. The children are under constant surveillance ; not that they are always conscious of it, but an eye is kept on them constantly. The older children are given more liberties, such as being allowed to go down town when there is no reason for them not doing so. A night watchman in both boys' and girls' wards goes through all rooms once every hour. In case of fire it would be their duty to arouse the sleepers, who cannot be awakened except by shaking. These children have just as good advantages as their brothers and sisters in public schools, and a great deal better, since the public school could never hope to give them what this institution does. Through careful training they are given character, personality and individuality. They mingle with men and women and. are very often more successful than their more fortunate brothers and sisters. Indeed, Mr. Clark says that in a great majority of cases the deaf person will be the only one in a family of brothers and sisters to possess a home of his own. Mr. Clark said that the only American educators whose names appear in the "Washington Congressional building are the names of men who have been educators of deaf and dumb chil- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER dren. Considered in this light, Mr. Clark's calling as well as that of the hundreds of other men and women engaged in the education of the 12,000 deaf children in our schools is a high one. We were glad to hear from one who was so deeply interested in the welfare of children whose misfortune it is to be deprived of hearing and speech, and sincerely wish Mr. Clark success in all of his efforts. ADVENTURES ON CHUCKANUT MOUNTAIN. By premeditated plans, we, my friend and I, started at six o'clock Saturday morning, the 26th of March, to make a trip to Chuckanut Peak for pleasure and sight-seeing. We left High Street early, and by fast walking we were at the foothills when the sun threw her dazzling rays over the Bay. We were not prepared to kill large game, as we only carried our lunch, pocket-knives and matches. For precaution we each cut a stout sapling, which proved very helpful as a climbing-staff, and, which we now keep as relics of our trip. We easily found the many trails leading to the peak, but scorning to use these beaten paths, we started through the densest woods, and made us a path of our own. Having nothing to guide us, we wandered about through underbrush and marshy places. After walking about two hours among hitherto untrodden underbrush, we arrived at a stream where we lunched and took a cool, refreshing drink of water. We saw here no signs of animal life, save a lonely squirrel, hare, which we tried in vain to catch for Easter eggs, which we might have caught with little sport, and a frightened After following the stream for about a mile, picking out bright stones and agates, we went a few hundred feet, up a nearly perpendicular wall of rock. When we reached the top, we found ourselves in a cluster of pine trees. The wind was blowing a gale and we were nearly blown off our feet by its force. We then entered a beautiful forest of high fir trees, and had just climbed upon a large bowlder, when a large dead tree, broken by the wind, fell at our very feet, knocking us from our perch, with one of its moss-covered branches and sending us rolling upon the damp, mossy ground. . On our way out of this dangerous park, we saw and heard three or four dead trees fall. Seeing that we were not yet to the highest point, we again crossed a valley and were confronted by another perpendicular wall of stone, about a half-mile in length and over a hundred feet ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 high. At last we found a place that looked possible and, with great difficulty scaled the cliff. We were amply repaid for our efforts, for, following the ledge, we reached our goal. On one side a perpendicular precipice, over a hundred feet high, and on the other a beautiful view of North and South Bellingham, Bellingham Bay, the Islands, Chuckanut Bay, Nooksack Valley, snowcapped mountains, and outlying settlements. We amused ourselves a little while by taking in this beautiful scenery and pitching large stones over the precipice, where they fell resounding upon the stones and trees below. After we had eaten a little lunch, we went along the ledge for a few miles, until we were stopped by a large ravine. When, after much labor, we arrived at the bottom, we picked our way across a swift little creek toward the other steep wall of the ravine,. While we were yet in the bottom, of the ravine we had many odd experiences. As I was walking along, I suddenly fell through the thin underbrush and went down about five feet into a round hole, which had about a foot of water in it. I was promptly pulled out by my chum, who was near by. We then examined the hole. It was nearly round and in solid stone. How it came there we could only guess. It was probably made in earlier days for a pitfall in which to catch some animal. About a hundred feet farther up, we saw a cave formed by the splitting of a giant bowl-der at the bottom. This cave was about four feet wide; ten feet high, and extended into the darkness beyond. At the bottom we could see a few large bones, which made us think that this cave had probably been used by some denizen of the forest as a home. We next scrambled over the slanting side of a large bowlder and found ourselves on top. Then began the real hard walking, as we had to climb over large logs or go through thick underbrush continually. At length we reached a place where we could see Lake Pad-den, and we resolved to go there. We started down the side and following a skid road, we soon came upon a large pile of bolts, at one end of which was a chute. This chute was nearly a mile long, extending downward at a rapid decline. It was strongly built and greased on the inside and you can easily imagine the speed of a bolt going down this slippery place. Near this chute was a small canyon, caused by a recent landslide which left the debris piled up below. When we arrived at the bottom of this hill, we were told by a bolt-cutter that to get to Lake Padden we would have to cross another hill. By this time the bottoms of our feet were becoming rather ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "tiresome," but we resolved to go to the Lake. The hill which we went up was quite steep, being mostly the side of a gigantic stone, and treeless on our side, so that it was more difficult to climb. When we arrived at the top, we could easily see the Lake, so we pressed forward. On going down we found little piles of snow here and there, which shows that it snows there while not in the city. We reached the Lake in safety, and there got a drink and examined the drills on it. We then started for home and arrived without more experiences. We found out that we were gone about eleven hours and estimated our traveling at about thirty miles. E. P. S. The Messenger of April fell into my hands from its distant home, this morning, and I am delighted with it. The fairy story is simply beautiful—elegant language, and Miss Perry has certainly scored a record of no mean ability. She can simply say, as some one has said: "I would not be an obstinate dreamer, for whom life is a wish and not a vocation," for she has the elements of greatness in her line. The Davenport letter filled me with admiration for the bravery and endurance which it displayed. Then the plot or place is outside of the pale of civilization, four thousand miles away or more than two thousand miles from Bellingham. Certainly the heart of that young man beats strong. When I read the true story of Miss Emma Richert, which caps the climax, for she is a heroine of no ordinary ability; getting to her first school. Whatever gives us pain or pleasure we are bound to remember. Her adventure indicates that she takes no byroads, and thinks before she acts, and goes where duty calls. Her success in life is certainly her everlasting determination. The make-up of The Messenger all through reflects credit upon the Faculty and its surroundings, and the town, or city of Bellingham can never do too much in the way of offering comfort and assistance to your glorious enterprise. W. H. GREEN, Professor of English at Rochester, Ind. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OP THB BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing o g j f l p j ^ 13" Railroad Aveaue "To do what you ought to do at the right time, whether you like it or not, is the first step toward success." MESSENGER ST AFP }• ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD • MARIE REESE ALICE PEACOCK EDNA STAPLES MARY K SEXTON MAUDE WESCOTT 1 MARGARET WALTON» ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE Editor Associate Literary Exchanges Organizations - Locals HENRY ROGERS) BEATRICE BAIRJ . . Athletic* ESTHER PARKYN - Calendar ROY KNUDSON INA LANDON } Art OLIVE CLARK • • Alumni VALB NIXON 1 1 HARRY HEATH [ * • - Jokes JANET EVERETT J ) W. T. MEYER • Busines Manager TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YBAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3,1879. Vol. IX. May, 1910 No. 8 W^m This is the last regular issue of The Messenger for this year. Next month The Senior Annual comes out and then good-bye for this time. As a staff we shall exist no more, but before we leave we would make a few suggestions for both staff and students next season: First and foremost, insist on better paper. We have been criticised all year on the poor quality of paper used in The Messenger. Next, we would suggest that a better and greater variety of cuts be used throughout the paper. We have been severely scored by other papers on this point. Now none of these things can be laid at any one person's door. We all desire a better quality of paper, but we could not afford it. The staff artists have made a number of excellent sketches but they could not be used because the Board could not pay for the cuts. We are not criticising the Board for this. It is not to blame. Possibly you are. The student who has not subscribed for his school paper; the one who has not paid his subscription; the student who has knocked and found fault; the student who so lacked school spirit that he in no way aided the staff or managers—that student is more than anyone else to blame for all that is lacking in the school paper, We ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER hope that next year all this will be remedied. We hope that every one will subscribe for the paper. It's cheap! Cheaper than any other school paper on our exchange rack. We hope that all the knockers will become boosters. We hope that everyone in the school will feel duty bound to hand in every month something toward the paper. It may be a story. It may be a poem. It may be a joke. They will all be welcome, and you will be rewarded by seeing your school paper one of the best ever. And now we make way for our successors! May they and the paper prosper! There are in school a number of people who spend hours and hours of their time doing things for nothing. The managers of class affairs, plays, parties, etc. What do they get for the time and patience spent? It often happens that they don't get even honorable mention, to say nothing of thanks. The people who make The Messenger a possibility, the Board, the Staff, etc., get for the time and effort expended, knocks and criticism for the reward. Nothing that you get comes without effort somewhere. Look for the effort! Nature has been most generous in our city. The B. S. N. S. has one of the most beautiful locations in our country. With glorious Sehome for a background; with the dark blue waters of Puget Sound for a foreground; with snow-capped peaks on all sides; surely no city has had more from the hands of Nature. But —are the citizens blind to the beauty all about them ? Everywhere do we see unsightly evidences of Man! Look about you anywhere on the hill. Here is High Street with its unsightly stumps. Is Mr. Deerwester the only public minded citizen in the vicinity? Look at the street across from the Normal—woodpiles all along the sidewalk. Some of that wood has been there a long, long time. It is used only from the top and then before the pile is gone more wood is thrown on. Have the residents no woodsheds? Look at the yards full of rubbish and the houses in need of paint. How can anyone be so dead to the beauties about him as to let such conditions remain? There is a movement on foot for all the Senior girls to wear shirt waist suits at Commencement. Whatever is decided, the girls will probably wear what they choose. You may dictate some things, but you can't tell a girl what she shall wear, unless your word is law in the field of fashion. Whatever the girls wear, we are sure it will be simple and in good taste, and whether they are in shirt waists or something else, we know we shall all be proud of our girl graduates. i ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION. When we look at the splendid work which our Students' Association has done during the past year, we wish to express our appreciation for the efforts which the Board of Control have put forth for the benefit of the Association. A strict account of all bills, and all money expended is kept. Social affairs for the students are planned, one each quarter. The Messenger is under its control, and all the matters pertaining to the welfare and improvement of the student body are considered. The following is the Treasurer's report from Feb. 9 to April 13, 1910: Receipts— TREASURER'S REPORT, FEBRUARY 9TH TO APRIL 31, 1910. General Fund * • J«J5 Store Fund JJ2.04 Messenger Fund ,'«« Athletic Fund J«JJ Picnic Fund «£•** Cash in Till 75-00 Total $1,143.43 Expenditure*!— From General Fund $ 41.50 From Store Fund 591.23 From Mess Fund 174.83 From Athletic Fund From Picnic Fund —-— Balance • 335.87 Total $1,143.43 $1,143.43 Cash on Hand * 335.87 General Fund $ ^7.65 Amount Withdrawn 41-50 $ 56.15 Store Fund I 762.04 Amount Withdrawn • 591.23 $ 170.81 Mess Fund * 175.25 Amount Withdrawn 174.83 .42 Athletic Fund ...» 1-20 $ 1.20 Picnic Fund J 32.39 Cash in Till * 75.00 T o t a l $ 335.87 $ 335.87 CLARA JONES, Treasurer. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER HIGH SCHOOL. We are on the home stretch these days. We are going through the last quarter at a lively rate. The various functionaries who have us in charge are closing down on us, and many a lazy urchin finds himself in a tight place. On these fine days Physical Geography seems hopeless and Latin is tiresome. Sehome Hill looks very alluring in its Spring clothes; but our teachers are adamant and seem to believe that "there is no time like the present"— for work. We manage to retain a little of our native cheer and good-will through it all. If you don't believe this last statement, come up to Study Hall some day at 2:20 and watch us smile when we are told to remain and finish our work. Y. W. 0. A. The officers of the Young Woman's Christian Association were installed Sunday afternoon, April 10. The services were held in the Society Hall and were beautiful and impressive. The former cabinet members were seated in a half circle in front. Mrs. Deerwester favored the girls with a solo. Short addresses were given by the following: Dr. Mathes, on "The Value of the Y. W. C. A. in the Normal"; Mrs. Larrabee, on "The Opportunities of a Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Member"; Miss Jensen on, "The Y. W. C. A. Prom a Teacher's and Student's Point of View." Miss Johnson, the former president, spoke a few words of welcome to the new president and cabinet, after which Miss Bailey took the chair and the new cabinet members the places of the former members. Miss Hillis then conducted the installation services. The cabinet is composed of able students and excellent work is anticipated for the next year. YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. The members of the Young Men's Debating Club held their regular meeting Thursday evening, April 21. A very instructive program was rendered. Among other things, the following question was debated: "Resolved; That Capital Punishment is a Relic of Barbarism and Ought To Be Abolished." After the rendition of the program a short business meeting was held. Various committees were appointed to arrange for a banquet, which is to be held May 26th. This date will mark the final convention of the boys. An interesting program will be pre- ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 pared, after which every member will partake of a repast served by the Girls of the Domestic Science Department. ALKISIAH NOTES. The Alkisiah Club has been busy with the preparation and presentation of two light farces. They were given first at Burlington, the evening of April 23rd; then at Friday Harbor, April 29th. The Club went in a body to each of these places and along with the work has a most enjoyable time. At Friday Harbor an interesting and unique feature was added to our program in the way of several pleasing folk dances, given by some of the younger girls of the school, under the direction of Miss Kanters. Their aid in this way is much appreciated. At the recent election of officers, Miss Ida Felt was chosen president for the last quarter of the year. PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY. With the passing of these first bright, happy days of Spring, and the last busy weeks of school, interest in our Society is increasing, rather than diminishing. The result of earnest work and the consequent growth of the members is shown each Friday in the delightful programs given. A Spring program was given April 15th, an especially enjoyable feature of which was the talk on "Spring Transformations," by Miss Stookey. Our next program will consist of descriptions of places of scenic interest, given by members who have visited these places. A beach party is being planned for the near future. THESPIAN CLUB. The Thespian Club has decided to abandon regular work for the rest of the year. The members are so busy with the various things that are taking place that they find it impossible to do any Club work. Instead of the usual program the members will meet together for a social time. The Club has spent a pleasant and profitable year, and each Thespian wishes the Club much luck for the coming season. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER EXCHANGES. Ha! Ha! laughed the Exchange Back, but I have a dandy load this time. Every friend I ever had has come in this month. It rejoiceth me in my old age that unto the very last, the friends whom I have been proud to display have come again. My load is like a Student's convention, where every school sends the very best delegate he can to help the good work along, and I'm very sure that these paper representatives have done much to help us and liven up a dull hour; to give us the news of schools and fellow students, which naught but a school paper can give. From north, east, south and home, from metropolis to village they come, reflecting in their page the loves, lives, hopes and deeds of the student throughout our great broad country, from the shores of the mighty Pacific to the shores of the mighty Atlantic; from plain and valley and height, pulsing throughout each labored number is the great, mighty, free American feeling—the feeling of Brotherhood— the kind request for all to help with a line of verse or labored article—a josh, a hint or kindly criticism. We, the Exchange editors hope that our occasional suggestions are as kindly received as given, and wish to thank all other Exchange editors for their suggestions, many of which bore fruit an hundred fold. Yes, friends, you've always been very welcome and I'm sorry I will not see your bright covers again; but I wish to thank every one of you for your pleasant visits and hope you will come again next year. Just to show you how much we have enjoyed these calls, I'm going to display my entire visiting list and let you judge for yourselves whether or not I have enjoyed bearing you up in the gaze of my many student friends, whom I see enjoying you also: The Mirror—Wilbur H. S., Wilbur Wash. A mirror which throws good reflections. We are glad to see you on the accredited list, Wilbur. Eh. Kah Nam, Walla Walla, Wash.—Congratulate you on a well organized Students' Association. Orange and Purple, Danville, Pa.—You have a good "Jest Pun" department, but say; your lettering on "Report" would be more easily read if written in a different position. Polytechnic, Pasadena, Calif.—"The Limit" has a splendid technical atmosphere. Your lettering is excellent. Comus, Zangville, Ohio—You have good print and quality of paper* gt; also some good cuts. Butte, Crawford, Neb.—Your material is excellent, but poorly ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 arranged. Were your paper more attractive in appearance your reading matter would receive its just consideration. The Echo, Rochester, Ind.—It is a pleasure to see such an excellent and complete Exchange Department. Capitalia—Some original stories and poems would improve. However, you are putting out an excellent paper for one so young. Remember,'' Rome was not built in a day.'' Cardinal, Portland High School—A thoroughly excellent paper. We congratulate you on your artistic arrangement of material which is also very good. Tahoma, Tacoma H. S., Tacoma, Wash.—Tahoma, you are a "heap big chief" among them. Your literary department is excellent, because of its splendid variety. Whims, Broadway H. S., Seattle, Wash.—Verily it is good to be a creature of "Whims," when you have such funny spasms. Totem, Lincoln H. S., Seattle, Wash.—The totems tell what you were they say, but your Totem shows what you will be. Your individuality assures a great future for you. Kilikilik, Tiffinae, O.—We always find things that are good for us to read in you. Manktonian, Mankato Normal School, Minn.—Your article on "Two Settlement Houses" was very good. Some good cuts would greatly improve your paper. Emerson College Magazine, Boston, Mass. Evergreen, Pullman, Wash. The Spinster, Protland, Ore. Normalite, Peru, Neb. Normal Exponent. Tempe Normal Student, Tempe, Arizona. Vox Studentis, Union City, Tenn. Orange and Black, Spokane, Wash. Review, McMinville, Ore. The Arrow, Stillwater, Minn. The Kodak, Everett, Wash. The Echo, Dubuque, Iowa. ALUMNI. Miss Lena J. Watrous has changed her address from Matlock, Wash., to Tumwater, Wash., R. P. D. No. 2. Miss Marian Yateman, '09, was in Bellingham, April 23-24. Mr. Herman Smith visited in town April 16. Miss Alma Bareness left school because of ill-health. The Misses Mildred and Ruby Marston, who are teaching at ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER Avon and Burlington, spent last Sunday in this city, where they attended the Billy Sunday meetings. Miss Annie Eggert, a former student of this school, has been visiting Miss Hogle for the past week. Miss Minnie Dow is teaching at Chehalis, Wash. Mr. Roy Goddell, who has been teaching at Entiat, Wash., is expected to return next week. Miss Connell and Miss McLaren, who graduated last February, have been appointed to places in the Bellingham schools for next year. The Alumni Committe reports that the annual Alumni reception is expected to be given Saturday, June 4. Miss Hannah Spedding has been appointed principal of the Boeder school, near Everson, in the place of Miss Esther Moy, who was forced to give up her position on account of illness. CALENDAR. March 20.—They stood on the bridge on Sunday eve, As the girls were going to dine. But as Philip gazed into Ethel's eyes He cared not for rain or shine. March 23.—Atmosphere slowly clearing. The Junior "Dove of Peace" not yet recognized by Seniors. Mme. Labadie gives a reading under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. March 24.—Alkisiahs and Young Men's Debating Club hold debate. March 25.-—Basket ball game. Mr. and Mrs. Bever entertain the History Club. March 29.—Glee Club from Whitman give an entertainment in Assembly. March 30.—Heard in Boom 17 after the dance: "Most pictures flattered them." *•• * "The fellow that sang in the back with the funny eyes." * * * "Here's the fellow I picked out." * * , "We walked and got home at two." * * * "Was there just one boy for all you girls? Yes, you can't expect too much." March 31.—Mr. Deerwester announces that from this time on there will be only one train going to Philosophy Class. In explanation will say that heretofore the late trains has been largely patronized by Philosophy students. April 5.—A dense fog and hearty rain welcome returning students. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Students in assembly learn to their surprise that truancy is not considered a good excuse for absence. The bell does not return from vacation in time to sound for 8:25 period. Miss Moore gives music on player. April 1.—Miss Sperry goes to islands in hopes that she may again be stormed in and so have an excuse for absence from school. "April Fool again has came, But we fooled it by goin' hame." April 5.—Editor takes vacation from work in order to have time to worry. April 6.—Students' Association holds election. Prank Whipple proves "great" enough to manage several presidencies. April 8.—All members of the school invited to join choir at Tabernacle. April 9.—Miss Hays entertains the Thespian Club at the home of Mrs. Nobles. April 10.—Basket ball game between Juniors and Fourth Years. Score 35 to 5. Mr. Epley's chickens begin to hatch. April 11.—Absolutely nothin* doin\ April 12.—Mr. Deerwester plays Senior postmaster. He shows no partiality, but brings a letter for those who have prepared their lessons as well as for those who have not. All those who do not want their pictures taken will not need to meet on front steps. Mr. Clark gives a talk on deaf and dumb school and shows the method speech used by deaf and dumb children. If students who persist in carrying on conversation in Boom 17 would learn this method it would simplify matters, for Miss Gray. April 13.—Mr. Laurant gives a mysterious entertainment. Jacob, Gimbo, Broscoe, Mephisto, All tried to fool us, but could not do so. We know every trick, Our heads are not thick; You never can fool us; no matter how quick. Mr. Moody refuses a drink on grounds of possibility of germs. April 15.—Dr. and Mrs. Mathes entertain the Seniors. Ethel Lawrence sits quietly in Boom 17 without disturbing anyone. Ethel is proving a great disappointment to us, for we thought we could count on her. April 16—The Fourth Years eat their Seattle lunch on the quiet shores of Lake Whatcom. April 17.—The slang-fighting, wood-splitting, fancy-stepping, ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER broad-jumping, booze-fighting, dance-knocking, social-uplifting, devil-hitting evangelist starts his meetings in the Tabernacle. April 18.—Mary Ellen falls asleep in Arithmetic Methods. Four members of Faculty appear in new light gray suits. Where was the bargain sale? April 19.—Billy Sunday gives an inspiring address in Assembly. Miss McLaren and Mr. Fischer sing. "Don't Forget That the Teachers Dislike You Just as Much as You Dislike Them." April 20.—Mr. Larraway plays hookey from school and takes census. Larry what's the use of vowing never to divulge the ages of the girls, when you will never find out what those ages are. Buy a ticket for "Cranford," or risk your life at hands of violent ticket sellers. Miss Blzey and Miss Nicoll hire a dray to bring class prophecy to school for publication. If the quality corresponds to the quantity we shall be well satisfied. April 21.—Beware of South American condor in the guise of Seniors trying to sell "Cranford" tickets. Mr. Trimble petitions matron at dormitory to be allowed to eat at girls' table. Mrs. Muirhead talks to Y. W. C. A. girls. Census taker visits school. It is surprising how young all the Normal girls are, even after Larry's touching appeal to girls to be truthful in filling out blanks. April 22.—Ads for Messenger materials still unanswered. Good opportunity and no pay for right party. April 23.—Alkisiah Club goes to Burlington. Miss Cribbs and Mr. Bever entertain the Second Years. April 25.—Seniors present two plays. Virtue is the first title to nobility.—Moliere. The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time—Cecil. Always look out for the sunlight the Lord sends into your day.—Campbell. You cannot put a great hope into a small soul—J. L. Jones. Slumber not in the tents of your fathers. The world is advancing. Advance with it.—Mazzini. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Our baseball activities have been rather slow thus far, because of bad weather and the roughness of unfinished Athletic field. The boys have had a number of good practices and will turn out more regularly now as the weather permits. The Board of Control has allowed the boys a sufficient amount, from the Athletic fund of the Students' Association, to fit out the team complete with mitts, tips, balls, bats, etc. At present writing no games have been scheduled by the manager. FOURTH YEARS VS. SECOND YEARS. The finals in Basket Ball started March 18th, when the Second Years played the Fourth Years. The game was a snappy and close one. The Seconds Years played good basket ball and they played as a whole. Each person seemed to know exactly what to do at the proper time. The first half ended with the score in favor of the Second Years. In the second half the Fourth Years awakened to the fact that they were being beaten and did better work, with better results. They brought the score even with the score of their opponents and the game ended with a score of 12 to 12. The tie was played and a field basket was shot by the Fourth Years, who won the game by a score of 14 to 12. The Second Years were thus out of the running, but they are to be complimented on their plucky team and their great work. Miss Hankey, of the High School, refereed the game. Mr. Bond acted as umpire. The line up was: Fourth Years— —Second Years. Miss Bvenson Center Miss Kendal Miss Pebley Forward Miss Arnold Miss Bain Forward Miss O'Keefe Miss Parker Guard Miss Stewart Miss Staples Guard -Miss Smith ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER SENIORS VS. JUNIORS. The 25th of March was a memorable day in the Normal Gymnasium, for on that evening at eight o'clock, the Seniors, guided by a light on the building, wended their way to the Gym. Then came the Juniors, ready for anything that might happen. Their supporters took one side of the balcony, while the Senior enthusiasts had the other side. Thus with yelling and cheering from both sides the teams made their appearance on the floor. The Seniors had changed their line-up, putting in Miss Ryan as center, who did her best against Miss Abercrombie, but Miss Abercrombie knows all about basket ball, having had three years' more experience than Miss Ryan. Miss Hemphill played guard against Miss PhiUippi for the Seniors. Miss Hemphill played with all her might for her class, and if all her team had played as she did, the score would undoubtedly have been different. The first half ended 9 to 0 in favor of the Juniors. Miss Woodhouse having shot four field baskets and Miss Philippi having shot one goal. In the second half the Seniors made two points by Miss Phila Nichol shooting a field basket. However, Miss Philippi shot two-field baskets and a foul and Miss Woodhouse shot a field basket for the Juniors. Miss Woodhouse shot baskets with the ease she generally does. The line-up follows: Seniors— —Juniors Miss Ryan Center Miss Abercrombie Miss Nichol Forward Miss Phillippi Miss Lobe Forward Miss Woodhouse Miss Nichols Guard Miss Gerkie Miss Hemphill Guard Miss Norde The Senior subs, were: Bess Nichols, Abbie Johnson, May Sillex. The Junior Subs were Martha Simpson, and Edna Feneau. Miss Riggs of the T. W. C. A., was referee; Mr. Baird the umpire, and Mr. Phillippi timekeeper. JUNIORS VS. FOURTH TEARS. The results of the two preceding games left the Juniors to defeat the Fourth Years for the Kline Cup; so on April 9th the two teams met for the Final. Miss Plummer played a good game at guard for the Fourth Tears. Miss Pebley played well as forward. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 The first half ended 1 to 1 in favor of the Juniors, and at end of the second half the score was 30 to 7 still in favor of the Juniors. The line-up was: Juniors— —Fourth Years. Miss Abercrombie Center Miss Evenson Miss Phillippi Forward Miss Pebley Miss Woodhouse Forward Miss Bair Miss Gerkie Guard Miss Parker Miss Norde Guard Miss Plummer Referee—Mr. Bond. LOCALS. "The Girl With the Green Byes," a distinctly modern play of four acts, by Clyde Fitch, has been selected as the Senior Class play this year. The cast of about twenty-five characters is hard at work upon the parts, and the play promises to be exceedingly attractive. The cover designs submitted for the Senior Messenger were good. The one decided upon by the committee appointed by the Board was the work of Miss Ina Landon. Mrs. DeVoe spoke on Woman's Suffrage at the April meeting of the Twentieth Century Club. Miss M. Laurence spoke at the Clallam County Institute, held in Port Angeles, on April 12th and 13th. Miss Cribbs was in Seattle the night of April 20th to attend the banquet of the Alumni of the University of Michigan, Wednesday was held in honor of visiting professors from Ann Arbor, who are touring the West. Dr. Mathes is to lecture under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. on Mexico, before the school and its friends. The time for the lecture has not yet been determined. The Young Woman's Christian Association and friends are to have the opportunity this week, April 28 and 29, to meet and hear Miss Ruth Paxson, one of the five National Traveling Secretaries of the Student Volunteer movement. Miss Paxson is a graduate of Iowa State University, a member ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER of Kappa Sorority, a woman of fine scholarship and of winning personality. After a short time spent in local Association work, she was called in 1902 to become National Traveling Secretary for the student Young Women's Christian Association. As the work increased the student field was divided. Miss Paxson was assigned to work in the Universities, where she touched hundreds of lives. In 1907 she severed her connection with the Y. W. C. A. and became National Traveling Secretary of Student Volunteer Movement. Miss Paxson comes to us, after attending the Summer conference at Capitola, Calif. She has been visiting various colleges on her way up the Coast. After spending four days at the University of Washington, she comes to Bellingham, the only Normal she visits on her Western trip. The following thoughts expressed at one of the Summer conferences, are characteristic of her life and indicate the secret of her wide influence: "His will is the sweetest thing in life for me." " I am more afraid of being thought inconsistent than of being a crank." Pew women in this country are so well known and loved and have exerted such widespread influence on student young women as Miss Paxson. We can count it a rare privilege indeed to have Miss Paxson with us for a few days. Pulton, Ind., March 3, 1910. Mr. W. T. Myer, Manager Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Dear Sir: The Fulton High School has certainly appreciated the copies of The Messenger which have come to it this school term. Your paper is newsy and breezy, as a college paper should be, yet it is well written and clean. In behalf of our school we wish to thank you for your courtesy and congratulate the Bellingham Normal School on having such a high class school paper. Very respectfully yours, 0. E. CASSADY, Principal High School. On Wednesday evening, April 13, the last number of the lecture course was given by Mr. Laurant, the "Man of Mysteries." It was a most delightful evening's entertainment. When the curtains were drawn aside, Mr. Laurant plunged immediately into his work of mystery and soon had the audience guessing. Flowers ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 appeared where there had been nothing, silks were manufactured from the air, rings were shot through wooden chests, to say nothing of the mysterious disappearance of so many things during the evening. The second division of the evening was called the "Wizard's Supper," and many wonderful things were done. Coffee was made in three seconds, bran became bon-bons, and Mr. Patchin partook of the contents of the black bottle, which was afterward found to contain a small guinea-pig. The last part of the entertainment was the mysterious casket act, which was a fitting climax for an evening of wonders. Mr. Laurant is an expert in his line, and it is safe to say that few of his tricks were discovered. It is whispered, however, that Mr. Deerwester knows how it was done, and the students anxiously await his explanation. The following about our students is a part of the report given by the Committee on Credits before the Faculty: Number of graduates of accredited schools 117 Number presenting grades from accredited schools. 69 Number of special seniors 31 Number of graduates from non-accredited schools (4th yr) 3 Number presenting grades from non-accredited High schools 42 Number of students with no High school training or with less than one year of High school work 26 Number of old students enrolled 174 Total 4 62 Each year, just as the new cabinet of the Y. W. C. A. members are ready to take office, the old cabinet and the new cabinet have a joint business meeting. On April 9 the Misses Abbie and Carol Johnson opened their home to us. The first part of the afternoon was spent in reports and a general clearing up of last year's work. Having finished this the rest of the time was given to the new officers, who spent the next hour in asking questions about the duties of their respective offices. Luncheon of ice cream and cake was served about five o'clock. On Saturday, the 16th of April, the Fourth Tear Class enjoyed a fine trip out to Lake Whatcom. We took the eight-thirty car from town, well laden with many good things to eat. On arriving at the Lake we first went to call on the bear, "Bruin," and give him a bountiful breakfast of peanuts, and then we walked on ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER through the White City to see what we could see. Finding nothing of interest there, we went on the the dock. There we were met by Mr. Jenkins, who had his new launch, "Geneva," ready to . take us on a trip. We went to the head of the Lake and left the boat for an excursion through the hatchery. This was a very interesting and instructive trip, for the wife of the keeper was with us and explained everything. We again boarded the launch and started for Bamona Park. It was suggested by Mr. Jenkins that he put us off at Reveille Island. This island is about midway of the lake, and very pretty. We landed on one side where it was quite level and there decided to have our lunch. Some of the girls prepared the table and cut the cakes while the boys busied themselves building a fire, and sharpening long twigs on which to roast the "wei-nies." In a short time all was ready and seventeen happy folks sat down to a bountiful dinner, of all that tastes good for a picnic. Lunch over we went to Bamona Park. While there some went into the woods in search of flowers, which search was not in vain. Others tried the swings. We returned to town about seven o'clock. The Staff for the Annual is hard at work. Everyone is doing his or her best and we may hope for a dandy paper. Up to date ,every penny of the Students' Loan Fund is in circulation. It is necessary that those who have borrowed from it and who are teaching, return the money they owe in order that other students may be accommodated. Miss Hilda Lobe entertained the Senior Basket Ball Team and a few other friends, on Saturday afternoon, March 26. Progressive Five Hundred was played, the prize being won by Miss Phila Nic-oll. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Who said Spring is here? If you don't believe it watch the signs—example: Mr. Bichardson and Elsie. Miss Bessie Rogers visited with Miss Florence Currier last week. Mr. Bomine took his Zoology Class on a "bug hunting" expedition to Chuckanut Bay, Saturday, April 30. Plans for Commencement are nearing completion and the program will soon be announced. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 The Board of Control of the Students' Association are planning for the Class Picnic which will be held in the near future. Miss Cribbs and Mr. and Mrs. Beaver entertained the member of the Second Year Class in the Society Hall, April 23. All kinds of games were played after which a delicious luncheon was served. "Cranford" and "Five O'clock Tea" was presented by the Senior Drama Class, Monday evening, April 25. The proceeds are to be devoted to the extra expenses incurred in getting out the Senior issue of The Messenger. Miss Florence Currier spent the week end in Ferndale as the guest of Miss Bessie Rogers. The Junior B. B. Team entertained the other teams of the school at Miss Hays's Summer home, on Lake Whatcom, Saturday, April 23. Canoeing was the favorite pastime of the afternoon. One of the leading features was a boat race between representatives of the different teams, which was won by the Sophomores. About six o'clock all gathered around the fireplace and roasted weinies and enjoyed the bounteous feast which the Juniors had prepared. After supper songs were sung and the different members of the Junior Team gave toasts to other class teams. Then the porch was lighted with Japanese lanterns and a pleasant nous was spent in dancing the Virginia Reel. It was nearly ten p. m: when the girls gathered up their sofa pillows and started down the path to the car, cheering for the Juniors. Nothing can come out of nothing any more than a thing can go back to nothing.—Marcus Aurelius. Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength.—H. W. Beecher. Minds that have nothing to confer find little to perceive.— Wordsworth. Necessity is the argument of tyrants: It is the creed of slaves.—Wm. Pitt. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Watch! Wait!, and Listen! Every student in the Normal wants to figure ahead right now, and keep Friday, May the 6th, an open date. Make no arrangements for the evening of that day, as you value your future happiness, for if you do you will make the greatest mistake of your Normal life. All girls who have beaux want to make sure that "He" does not forget this occasion and every boy and girl in this institution, except, of course, the above-mentioned, wants to stow away in the farthermost, topmost corner of the back pantry shelf, where there will be no temptation to take and spent it for something foolish and trivial, a silver twenty-five-cent piece, for that is the price of admission to see Wagonmaker's Troups of Select Vaudeville Artists perform for two solid hilarious hours. Mr. Wagonmaker has used a great deal of thought and care in the selection of his company and will present to the students of the Normal the greatest variety of select opera songs, clog-dancing, dialogues, choruses ( boxing and wrestling matches, Laurentian magic, amateur stunts and illustrated songs that it has ever been or ever will be your pleasure to behold, and all for twenty-five cents. Remember the date—Friday, May 6th. WAGON MAKERS SELECT TROUPE OF REFINED VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS MAY 6, 1910 ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 HUMORESQUES. Here is a little memory gem which Rastus is fond of quoting: "Man is made of dust; dust settles; are you a man?" Loafo—foolere—flunki—suspendus.—Ex. A mouse will make a woman scream, while a rat will simply make her hair stand up.—Ex. If February does not March in June, April May.—Ex. A young clergyman, having married his first couple, became rattled. After performing the ceremony, he turned to the bride and said: "I believe it is the kisstum to cuss the bride." Dark street, Banana peel; Fat man, Virginia reel. —Ex. Miss Coleman.—"I got my foot in it, again." Mr. B.—"I pity it." Mary had a little lamb, She loved it mighty well. She fed it on some dynamite And blew it all to San Rafael. —Ex. Debate is what you put on the hook when you go fishing. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Mr. Deerwester—"What are the nerves of the end organs?" Miss Westerland—"The nerves of the toes." In one of the English Classes Jonathan Edwards was being discussed and someone said that he died of inoculation for smallpox. Upon hearing of this a Senior asked: "Did he live in Bel-lingham?" A popular motto for students these days: "When the green gets into the trees, We all do as we durn please— When the green gets into the trees." Miss Laura D.—(In penmanship, with Mr. Carpenter on her right and Mr. Erause on her left)—"Miss Hillis, I can't keep my eyes (I's) straight." Miss Hillis—"Well, you may have some difficulty in doing so." Miss X. (to Mr. J.)—"Do this and I will be your grandmother." Mr. J.—"I can think of a happier relationship." Ask Granny if Rastus likes "Divinity." Sadie (dreamily) " I t ' s nice to walk with the right one." Who met Gertrude at Cedar Street, Sunday, April 17? A report says that Miss Baker confidentially told per class that if 20 per cent of our school were boys, that wouldn't make much sense. Mr. Epley—"If you find that you have too fine a disposition and are a failure as a school teacher, don't sit down and cry about it; go to raising chickens." If wishes were theses Seniors would write; Not waiting for teachers To hiss, howl and fight. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 Miss Lawrence (in Rhetoric Class, after assigning new seats to class)—"Now, I don't want to see you out of those chairs until June.'' Noah—"Say; who'll bring us our meals?" Miss Baxter (sternly)—"Fred Henning, sit down on all your four legs." "Willie" made violent love to "Amy," But she turned him down all the samee; He coaxed and he plead, Till finally she said, "Well, dear; for your sake I'll be gamee." 0, what is the matter with Patchin? Is it cold in the head he's been catchin' ? For it sure does seem queer That he can't hear a hear, And the deaf seats at meetin' he's snatchin' There was a Miss Kanters, Christine, The gamest that ever was seen, She could jump, skip and hop, And turn flipity-flop, Or play tag with the dignified dean. There is a Miss Wilson—M. Z.— Who frightens us all with great glee. She can look so severe; But you never need fear— She's awfully nice, is M. Z. The editor sat in a chair and thunk, When everyone else was in slumber sunk, And he heaved a sigh As the hours rolled by, For every joke that he wrote was punk! ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS .*1 Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent We pay particular attention to the accounts of Normal Students Bring in your checks and we will cash them without charge LADIES' REST ROOM Northwestern National Bank Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash Handsome Graduation, Evening and Summer Dresses The Greatest Display in the City is Here for Your Choosing. Every garment is finely made and you are assured of perfection of fit and finish. Your taste can be satisfied as to style and price from our generous assortment. Don't Worry about that Graduation Dress for at this store are dozens of styles made especially for this occasion. Shear white and light colored Swiss Lawn Silk and Messolan, with the daintiest trimmings and most modest prices. $5 TO $15 Y O U © A N A L W A Y S O O B E T T E R A T THE FAIR ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS flontague McHugh j Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest | Big Comparison Sale Continues Be sure and visit our Big Daylight Store during the Big Comparison Sale. Sale of Women's, Misses' and Children's | Wearing Apparel. t When you buy a suit from us for $15.00 or more You get all-wool fabric and perfect workmanship For eighteen years the home of Jiarf, 5baffr gt;er 6 JVIar*; Gloibes in Bellingham Gage-Dodson Co. Clover Block ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KAUFMAN'S % For Style and Quality ...THE HOME OF... NIFTY COHTS WE ARE MAKING A STRONG SPECIALTY OF NEAT, NOBBY, STYLISH COATS. EVERY IMAGINABLE COAT IS HERE, IN EITHER MIXTURES OR PLAIN COLORS, AND SPLENDID VALUES, TOO. WE CALL PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO OUR ASSORTMENT OF $12.50 AND $14.50 COATS. Headquarters For Sweaters Jtylish Millinery... THE PRETTIEST NECKWEAR ISHERE Polite treatment. Good qualities and correct st3'les are the main features at this house. KAUFMAN BROS. * KAUFMAN'S gt; For Style and Quality ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS i Conway's Cafeteria : Serves a Breakfast, Luncheon and Dinner that can't be beat AlWays good tbir gt;gs *° e a* C O N Ul A Y ' S The Plaee that Satisfies 1238 Elk Street, near Holly - Bellingham For the Highest f V ^ ' 1Y * at the Most Class of fV fi2i1 lllipD eS rl gU tRe asonable Prices CALL AT Mrs. P. E. Stone's Millinery Parlors 302X WHST HOLLY STREET lipiaaiaiaiBiaiaisia^JEsaiaiai^ Wanted==Ycw* Gtocety Account We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : : : Byron Bros.' Cash Gtocety 1311 Elk Street ." Phones Main 82 A 682 m ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. in. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. ra. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 102 Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHEART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 2222 U Street Home A 471 B 022 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTED M a i n 1634 Automatic: A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Hye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON IMPROVED METHOD OP PITTING GLASSES Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - - Bellingham, Washington IFOUNTAIN PENS! Everv one guaranteed to write—and not leak. Ask to see the REXALL SELF FILLER PEN $2.50 THE OWL PHARMACY GRAHAM MUNCH, Props. PHONES: {^n 5 5 6 F R E E DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. C. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly : M%N 268 Seattle Office, 614 First Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block . . . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 First National Bank Block Home A 86a Phone Main 1165 Notary JOHN R. CR1TES LAWYER Practice in all State and U. S. Courts. Suite 10 Red Front Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. Phone Main 2313 MRS. OLLA WILLIAMS Dist. Manager B. A. Y. BE A YBOMAN. iiQHY? Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. NORTHWEST GRANITE SL MARBLE WORKS All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. REDUCE YOUR —COST OF— ...LJVING... Fancy and Staple Groceries, Delicatessen, Home Baked Goods, Fruits, Candies, Etc. Wilson - Nobles- Barr Company 12Q H O L L Y S T R E ET ...MEACHAM, THE JEWELER... Try us once and you will call again Expert Watch Repairing at Living Prices NOW LOCATED AT 400 W. HOLLY Opposite Wilson's Business College Normal School Colors, Pennants, Buttons and Muffs J. JJ. SGLgY 6 GO. 207 WEST HOLLY ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS JP. O. ^Villiatxiss Staple and Fancy Groceries Wholesale Distributing Agents Hazelwood Butter and Cheese SPECIAL ATTENTION TO STUDENTS Phones—Main 2261. A 918 -©as®" 1222 Elk Street BELLINGHAM, - WASH. WIL.BBR GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Lanum's Chaffless Coffee If You Want GOOD Coffee See H. E. LANUM TEAS, SPICES AND EXTRACTS Phone-Main 32. 1307 Elk St. GET IT AT THE RED CROSS PHARMACY WE SAVE YOU MONEY 214 WEST HOLLY ST. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Let Us Tell You Something! Now don't dodge. This isn't a "Lead Pipe," "Get-Rich-Quick Scheme," although "Lead" is used in the TONS OF AMMUNITION WE SELL. We want to impress on YOU in the most vigorous English that the MORSE HARDWARE CO. Inc. 1025-1039 Elk St. is absolutely the house that makes prices and delivers the goods. 1055 Elk Street Both Phones 186 MOCK HILL, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bellingham, Washington We like to clean }^our Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: M 126 lt;? Phones, Main 180 B180 FINEST STATIONERuY =^ v 6TPW WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE CHAS. W. PEASLEE IMPORTED PERFUMES ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING CORRECT FITTING GLASSES JEWELRY MFG., ENGRAVING Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash Griggs Stationery Printing Co. SCHOOL SUPPLIES, STATIONERY, PRINTING, ENGRAVING, OFFICE SUPPLIES . . . . Our Phonss are Main 1635 and Home A 565 1205 Elk Street, : : Bellingham, Wash. Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Statioeryjoilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE-HEADQUARTERS FOR POPULAR PRICED SERGES FOP 'GYM' SUITS. "GYM" SHOES 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STYLE THE HOUSE OF GOOD CLOTHES PENNANTS REGAL- SHOES STETSON HATS niASON BLK 126 East Holly St., : Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Phone A 417 View Work and Enlarging HALL'S STUDIO Photographic Art Special Rates to all Normal Classes 1205 Elk Street 9-10-11-12-13 Daylight Bldg. .* Bellingham, Wash A MESSAGE FROM Fairyland Rink Every morning from 10:30 to 12 devoted exclusively to beginners. Skates 15c. INSTRUCTIONS FREE Afternoon, Skates 15c. Evening Session, Spectators 10.; Ladies Free, 8 to 10:30. Saturday to 11, Skates, 25c; Skating every evening except Tuesday. L. A. THOMAS, Mgr T H U R S D A Y S , L A D I E S F " R EE DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed. Give us a Trial. Student Solicitor WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIMSTED SHOE CO. The CLOVER $3.50 SHOE for Men and Women now on exhibition in our middle show window is not alone absolutely the CORRECT thing for style, but they ARE the best wearing shoe for the money in this or any other city. : ; ; ---------- Messenger - 1910 May - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Henderson Corsets We do not usually attempt to tell our customers what they should buy. Our store contains only the most desirable and reliable merchandise, so whatever you select here will be highly satisfactory. "^ But we use every possible influence to have our patrons buy and wear HENDERSON CORSETS; because we are convinced that they are the very best, most economical models for women who want to look stylish and insist upon wearing corsets that are comfortable, hygienic and serviceable. Every one of our customers who have worn HENDERSON CORSETS are enthusiastic about their fitting quality, durability and excellent design. We are offering all of the latest styles for all types of figures. We invite your leisurly examination of our display of new HENDERSON CORSETS. HENDERSON Fashion Form Corsets Visit our Corset Department and get a booklet of Illustrated Corset Models, showing how your figure should appear this season Holly Street near Elk J. B. WAHL BEUVINGHAM, WASHINGTON Alaska Bldg. "Merode5^x* UnderwearPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11564
Title: Messenger - 1910 October
Date: 1910-10-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. A JOKE ON A JOKER. Henry Bruce owned the only general merchandise store in a little milling town in Western Washington. All of the town politicians gathered there in the evening and on afternoons when the mill wa
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Show more1910_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. A JOKE ON A JOKER. Henry Bruce owned the only general merchandise store in a little milling town in Western Washington. All of the town politicians gathered there in the evening and on afternoons when the mill was not running, to swap yarns and discuss the latest news. - Another reason why they met there was because they were sure to have some fun. Bruce was an inveterate wag and practical joker and lost no opportunity to put his talent to work. One Saturday afternoon when trade was rather dull and Bruce was longing for something interesting to happen. Miss Cynthia Banks entered the store. She was a peculiar, unsophisticated old maid, who had just moved in and lived all alone in a little cottage on the outskirts of the village. She bought a few small packages and was preparing to leave the store when she noticed an old-fashioned bellows lying on the shelf. "What's that?" she asked, pointing it out with her parasol. "That," explained the storekeeper, with a sly wink at two or three men lounging in the back of the store, "is a fan of the very latest style. It's all the rage in New York now.'' "Let me see it, please," said Miss Banks, and after examining it she made the purchase. Sunday morning dawned bright and clear, and soon the sun was beating mercilessly down on the little village. At half past ten the first bell rang, and the people began to gather at the church. It was the first appearance of the new minister and the little church was crowded. Up near the front sat Mr. Bruce, with his wife and family. All his levity was gone and he looked very solemn and dignified, but it required all of his will-power to preserve his solemnity when Miss Banks walked sedately down the aisle, carrying the fan, and sat down directly behind him. It soon grew very hot and stuffy in the crowded little church. The opening exercises were over and the minister arose and announced the text to be: "The wind bloweth when it listeth, and thmi nearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell when it cometh and whither it goeth; so is every one that is born of the Spirit.'' He had just started on his sermon when Bruce felt a sudden rush of cold air against the back of his neck. It was followed by another and then another, each more violent than the last. Soon the wind was blowing a gale around his ears and through his hair, causing it to stand on end. He heard a muffled snicker or two ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER from the rear of the church, and slightly turning his head, he looked out of the corner of his eye to ascertain the trouble. There sat Miss Banks, vigorously working the handle of the bellows in a vain endeavor to fan herself, and having the spout pointed at him. This was too much for the gravity of poor Bruce and he burst into a loud peal of laughter. The preacher stopped short in the middle of a sentence; everybody looked at the discomfited merchant, some shocked and some, who knew the cause, overcome with laughter. Bruce was too much embarrassed to endure this publicity and so got up and went home. Next day Miss Bank came to the store and indignantly reported that the fan would not work. Mr. Bruce solemnly refunded the money; but it was three whole days before he got sufficient courage to play another joke. H. F. H. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF B. S. N. S. B. S. N. S., Sept. 14, 1910. Dear Mother: As I have a few minutes to spare before my next class, I can give you some of those ''first impressions," for which you asked. The boat arrived at 8:00 o'clock in the morning, and, as I wished to get there before the rush came on, I left my baggage, ate a hurried breakfast at the nearest cafe, and, on inquiring the way of a policeman, was directed to "go up those steps,—then three blocks straight ahead,'' and I would be in sight of the buildings. I began to climb; someone has since told me that there are six hundred and eighty-nine steps in that stairway. I can't say as to the accuracy of the statement, but I'm sure there are no less. I did not keep up my two-step-at-a-time pace very long. Before I had covered a third of the distance, I became quite considerate, and decided to let a little of the "rush" get there ahead of me. I finally decided that I had reached the top. I walked the three blocks, and began to look about for the buildings, when, all at once, as I passed an open space,—there they stood, high above me, and I was pleased to see that I was in plenty of time;—the crowd was just coming, as I could tell by the stream of girls which marked the pathway to the main entrance. I joined them, and hastily made my way across the campus, and less hastily, up the many long flights of steps, thinking, meanwhile, that the reason there were no boys in sight was that the girls had been delayed at home by the extra attentions required ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 for the first day's display of ruffles, rolls and rodents, or such other personal adornments as the occasion demanded, but that, of course, the boys had arrived early and were being enrolled. When I finally reached the top-most landing, and entered, the first object to attract my attention was,—a boy—first, because of the noticeable contrast between him and the surrounding throng. He stood back, or, rather, was crowded back, toward the corner by the door. He leaned heavily against the wall, and it seemed that I could discern an expression of indecision on his face. When he caught sight of me, his attitude suddenly changed, and he hurried forward, with outstretched hand, exclaiming, '' So you are the one, are you?" As I could not honestly say that I was, I inquired, "What one?" Then he told me of its having been rumored that there was another boy in the building, but that he had searched diligently, and had given up all hopes of its being true. When I told him that I was not the one,—that I had just arrived, he seemed more joyed than before, and suggested that we immediately join forces, and hunt systematically until the other boy should be found. I agreed, but, as I am not naturally timid, having been the only boy in such a large family of girls, I insisted that we should first go and get wound up in some of the red tape of the school. After an hour of waiting in the Principal's office, our names and credentials were taken, and we were sent to the registrar's office. The Registrar is in charge of a department established for the purpose of cashing checks from home, but as business is a little slack in that line for the first two or three days of the term, he had kindly consented to do some of the routine work in connection with the entering of pupils. I thought the three and a half hours we had to spend, waiting to see him, was a long time, but now, I laugh at my former ignorance. I spent the afternoon and all of the next day waiting to see the Credits Committee, to which I was next directed, and when my turn did come, I was asked to please return at seven o'clock in the evening, and my case would receive attention. I did so, and succeeded in meeting the committee shortly after eleven. After a few moments of inspection by them. I was referred to the Program Committee, and dismissed. I had heard of that committee before, so I did not return at all the next morning, and only had to wait a matter of two or three hours before my turn came in the afternoon. While waiting, I listened to the conversation about me, in hopes of learning something of the program, I heard one group of girls talking about studying "Pol. Econ., and another girl asked her neighbor if she intended to take "History of Ed." As I ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER have always been interested in biography, I inquired whether it were Edward the Confessor, or Dr. Mathes, of whom they were to study. The girls hesitated and a look of amazement spread over most of the faces, till suddenly one bright girl saw my difficulty, and laughingly explained that "Ed." was short for "Education." This put me in the background for some little time, but I was still puzzled about the "Polly Conn," of whom I had heard. When I finally did muster up enough courage to ask a girl who this "Polly Conn," of whom they were to study was, and was laughingly informed that "Pol. Econ." meant "Political Economy," I decided to leave the rest of my program entirely in the hands of the committee. It's time for me to stop writing, but I must tell you that the other boy we looked for turned up, and that three more have come, so we expect to have enough for a basketball team, if all the boys will play. The first bell for my cooking class has just rung. Goodbye. YOUR AFFECTIONATE SON. P. S.—Mother, the books are awfully expensive. My Browning cost three dollars, and the others were correspondingly high, —and I must have a new tennis racket. Can't you persuade father to send that check a little sooner? Thanks, awfully! JACK. THE OLD BANJO STORY. "Shall I tell you what we are going to do tomorrow night, Richard?" asked Louise Rudspath, of her tall, broad-shouldered companion, as they walked leisurely down a county road in Kentucky. "Yes, please do. I know that a garden party of your planning will be splendid.'' "Well, father has had Joe and the rest of the negroes get the boats ready on the little lake in the park, and the lake will be lighted, and they have built a dancing pavilion under the trees. The negroes will furnish the music, and I have asked some of Mr. Pruett's negroes to help out,—so you see we will have quite an orchestra. I met an old negro today who promised to play the banjo for me, but his banjo is such a wretched old thing, that, it is going to spoil the music. He's the only one whom I can get to play, though, so he will have to do," and Louise shrugged her shoulders in resignation. "Why don't you let him play your father's banjo?" asked Richard. "You played it once for me, out on the verandah, and I thought I never heard a more exquisitely toned instrument. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 That was partly because you played it; but even then I could see it was a wonderful instrument.'' Louise blushed prettily. "Yes," she said, " I would be perfectly happy if father would let me use it tonight, but for some unknown reason he will allow nothing to be played on it except 'My Old Kentucky Home,' and how can we dance to that? Father is so unreasonable!" "Yes, he is most unreasonable. Today when I met him I asked again for his consent to our marriage, and he told me plainly that no son of his enemy should ever marry his daughter—not while he could help it. Louise, is there no way in which we can change his mind ?'' " I don't know; but we have lots of time in which to try. Here I am home, so goodbye until tomorrow evening," and Louise ran up the gravel driveway to where, in the center of a spacious park, her father's great, white, colonial mansion stood. Mr. Hudspeth was reading on the veranda and Louise drew a footstool up by his chair and sat down while she told him the result of her visit to their neighbor. "All of my orchestra is planned now, and I met an old man who will play the banjo; but, father, his banjo is a horrid one. Be sensible, daddy, and let me use yours just this once." Mr. Hudspeth frowned: "I like to humor you, Louise; but in this one thing I must disappoint you. Shall I tell you why I appear so unreasonable about that banjo?" Louise had never outgrown her childish delight in her father's stories, so now she drew her stool up close, and nodded her assent. "Before the negroes were freed I had a slave who did services for me which I could never repay. I loved Zekel, and intended always to keep him with me and to make his life happy; but, thru' some mismanagement on my part, I became heavily indebted to a man who coveted Zekel for his slave. 'Zekel begged to be allowed to do this last, great service for me, and I was finally persuaded to sell him to my creditor, with the understanding that I was to be given the privilege of buying him back within five years' time. "Before they led him away, he took down this old banjo (it was one that he had made, himself) and played and sang 'My Old Kentucky Home.' When he had finished he gave me the banjo, and I promised him that, until I had brought him back to his home with me, no other piece than the one he had played should ever be played on it. "The bitterest moment of my life was the moment I saw him. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER drive away, with the tears that he could not control, streaming down his face. "Soon afer that, through some good investments which I made, I more than doubled my fortune, but I have never been able to find 'Zekel or his master, who left the country soon after the sale." There were tears in Mr. Hudspeth's eyes when he finished, and Louise slipped away to her room, leaving him to muse alone. When Louise raised her shades in the morning, and looked down upon the lawn below, where roses, sparkling with dew, were spreading their petals in the morning light, her father waved goodbye to her, as he drove away. Later she found a note in the hall that told her of her father's call to go to a neighboring town on business. The note told her that he would not be home until the following day. Her father's absence threw all of the responsibility of the preparations for evening upon Louise, and the day was a busy one for her. By eight o'clock the preparations were all completed., and Louise, clad in a simple white gown and dainty satin slippers, was ready to receive her guests. The lights hung about through the trees, made the lake and lawn beautiful, while the music added just the charm that made the whole place a fairy-land. Soon the dancing began and all were enjoying themselevs when a string snapped and the music ceased. Louise hurried over to the players and inquired whether the delay would be but a moment. " I have no strings with me," answered the old banjo player. "Have you some that I may use?" "No," answered Louise, "there are none, except the ones in father's old banjo, and I cannot take them out." "Perhaps I may use your father's banjo for the rest of the evening?" the old man answered. "No, father will not allow it to be used. But I can't spoil everything now. Just wait a moment and I '11 get it. I don't think it will make any difference if he doesn't know it, and, anyway, I'll have to take it." She found the banjo in the box where it was always kept, and hurried back with it to the pavilion. On the way she tried to stifle her conscience with the though of how necessary it was to have a banjo in the orchestra. "Hasn't it a wonderful tone, Richard?" Louise asked, as the* listened. Then, happening to glance toward the other side of the pavilion, she saw her father standing, staring with angry eyes at the musicians. Before she could reach him to explain, his expression changed to astonishment, and she saw him hurry to the banjo player and heard him say: ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 " 'Zezel, is it you?" The banjo fell from the old negro's hands and with a cry he grasped the hands of his former master. The music ceased, and the company stood spellbound as, with moist eyes, they told briefly the events that had happened during the years they had been apart. When the long greeting was finally over, Mr. Hedspeath called to his daughter: "Louise, this is 'Zekel, whom I have searched for for so many years." "This is my daughter. 'Zekel." The old negro acknowledged the introduction, simply, and, turning to Eichard, asked. "This is your son, Master?" "No, not now; but he will be soon. He is to marry Louise," answered Mr. Hudspeth, who in the gladness of finding his old slave, had forgotten, in a moment, the bitterness and hatred that had kept him from consenting to Richard being his son. NEEDLESS WASTE. Every good citizen is interested, more or less, in the problem of needless waste. This interest has increased greatly along several lines during the past two or three years. Our widest, if not greatest interest at present probably lies in the financial waste that is everywhere apparent. Nearly every city, county and state in our commonwealth is just now looking into charges of graft, or studying methods for reducing general operating expenses, and even Congress itself has been moved to inquire into the general cost of living, in behalf of the common people. Individuals and organizations are busy studying social and political problems as never before. Great interest on the part of many citizens is also manifest in the fight against narcotics, alcoholics, the white slave traffic and the scourge of the white plague. A knowledge of these movements and the forces at work behind them should form a part of the training of every student, and it is urged that each one should endeavor to elect some one or two subjects that offer instruction along these lines. Every student should cultivate an interest in at least one of these lines and be able to render a definite service to the state in the present day fight for moral and civil improvement. Much energy and enthusiasm are wasted because teachers have little or no definite knowledge of the forces at work in social and political reforms. Then, too, as a people, we are taking on a wider view of education,— wider not simply because we recognize the need for practical training, but wider because we realize our responsibility in ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER caring for the moral and physical as well as intellectual waste that goes on in our schools when children are allowed to drag along year after year under some physical handicap which can often be removed in a very simple manner at a very little cost. Many students are failing to realize full value in their school work because they fail to recognize the vital" relation between their mental and physical powers. They are not giving their bodies proper nourishment and rest to get even average results from their study and recitations. They are suffering pain almost daily because some physical defect has not been properly cared for. Yet they wonder why they fail, both as student and teacher. A sermon could be delivered on this text, but let it simply be added that no teacher can achieve his highest success until he has learned both to produce and conserve a high degree of personal power. BKINCK'S HOBBY. I have a friend, Mr. Brinck is his name, who tells the strangest stories of the things he sees, or imagines he sees, in the moon. He spends many nightly hours under the blue dome of the sky peering intently upon thta celestial body. Indeed, he asserts that he finds better fellowship and more sympathetic friends among his fancied population of the moon than he does here in our practical work-day-world, where everyone is so occupied with his own affairs that he has no time to give to the duties of friendship. My friend declares that the moon is the most ideal place imaginable. There, he says, beautiful landscapes melt in silvery sheen as far as the eye can see; silvery hills clothed in silvery raiment of trees and foliage adorn broad plains. Little flowerlettes of silvery sheen bedeck the banks of silvery winding streams. In the silvery waters silvery-haired fishermen cast their silvery nets to snare the silvery fishes. Old sages dwell in silvery mansions and the silvery voices of happy children ring from orchards of silvery fruit and foliage. Everything in the moon is silvery and bright and the hearts of all are gay and light. E. On Wednesday evening, September 14th, the Faculty women entertained in honor of the new members of the Faculty at the artistic bungalow of Miss Frances Hays, on Lake Whatcom. Dinner was served on the spacious veranda, following by the initiation of the new members into faculty circles. The guests of honor were Mrs. Thatcher and Misses Sheafer, Edens, Norton, Felt and Gottlieb. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 'J THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BEHINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printinge^^gis^5 gt;i3H Railroad Avenue Literary Class Editors— Senior Junior - Sophomore Freshman Exchange Athletics •! Art THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF-ASSISTANT EDITOR-LORAINE SHERWOOD ESTHER NYLAND FLORENCE ORNE i - GERTRUDE GABBERT '• - HATTIE NELSON - MOSIE ODLE FRANCIS STEWART ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE HARRY HEATH - PAULINA HUSTON STAFF FLORENCE D. BRAS —MABEL FRENCH Organizations— Alkisiah Pliilomathean Students' Ass'n Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club - Calendar Alumni . . . Jokes •! Business Managers lt; JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY - HENRY ROGERS - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY MARGARET STARK VIOLET JOHNSON MARIE RYAN NORINE COSTELLO VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY REARDON TERMS—FIFTY CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. October, 1910 No. 1 \\*Min^!- The Messenger is making it first call on you. Knowing that the first impression is a lasting one, we as a staff have united our efforts in trying to make it interesting to you. But please don't let all the work fall on us. We need your co-operation. Next month when we open the Messenger Box, we want to find some jokes, short stories and poems. "Won't you do your share in making The Messenger always a welcome visitor? Isn't there a lot to do? It seems as if when we rush from morning till the wee hours of the night and get up by the alarm clock, at that, that we 're not accomplishing half what we intended. I wonder if we don't spend half the time that we think we are working, in worrying. We lose so much and gain nothing except gray hairs, wrinkles and poor grades, by sitting down and thinking of that long History of Education paper that must be written, or that Botany note book that must be in tomorrow. Let's ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER begin today to learn how to work. It will be quite a change for most of us to sit down and quietly work—just doing the best we can. That's the right way. Don't worry! Work!! Everyone is complaining that there is no school spirit. Well, whose fault is it? We certainly have enough to be enthusiastic over. But the trouble is we don't boost; we knock! Let's be loyal to the Students' Association who make The Messenger a possibility. And there are our own classes, our Y. W. C. A., debating and literary clubs. If we would talk about and encourage them all, as they deserve, we wouldn't have time to talk about home. Let's boost! We are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the inter-class basketball games this year. The teams will soon be organized and ready in earnest to begin their struggle for the Kline Cup. As usual, there will be keen rivalry between the Juniors and Seniors. The Seniors are the proud possessors of the Cup, won by their team of last year. But how long can they hold it? is not only stirring the anxious hearts of the Seniors but the Juniors and un-der- classmen as well. Classmen, support your teams so they can do their best and you can show us what good, clean class spirit is! ? To board, or not to board; that is the question. Whether 'tis best to suffer indigestion Or live on bakery stuffs. To live? To batch! Perforce to cook: Ay, there's the rub! For in the dead of night what dreams may come When we have baked our biscuits underdone, Or burnt our bacon, and supplied the lack With strong, black coffee, or flint-like hard-tack. And so the question staggers e'en the wise— To board, or batch, or starve—Who '11 sympathize ? H. F. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 PROCEEDINGS OP THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Proceedings of the Board of Control, at a regular meeting held September 8th. Preparations were made for a frolic and marshmallow toast on the campus. Mr. Holcombe was allowed $57.50 to buy necessary football material. A bill from Mr. Holcombe for 80c for basketball repairs was allowed. Regular meeting, September 12th— Storekeeper's bond raised from $500 to $1000. The matter of a collection of songs for school purposes discussed. A committee consisting of Miss Hays, Mrs. Fletcher and five students appointed. Board received refund check of $10.00 from S. B. Irish, correcting a mistake made on Senior Messenger last year. Special meeting, September 14th— Miss Florence Bras was appointed Editor-in-Chief of The Messenger. Miss Mabel French was appointed Associate Editor. Mr. William Holcombe was instructed to engage Mr. McFad-den as football coach. Regular meeting, September 21st— Committee appointed with Mr. Rogers as chairman, to work up a boys' entertainment, proceeds to be used for athletic purposes. Contract for the printing of The Messenger for the coming year given to S. B. Irish Co. .Special meeting, September 23rd— Mr. Becker's resignation as business manager was accepted. It was decided to use the same quality of paper for The Messenger this year as last, and that the reading matter of the first issue should not exceed 28 pages. The Board also decided to offer a large school pennant, as a prize, to the class getting the largest percentage of their number to subscribe to The Messenger. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER Y. W. C. A. NOTES. On the afternoon of September 9th, a little informal tea was held in the Association room to welcome all the girls of the school and to help them become better acquainted. The first formal function of the season wras given Friday evening, September 16, in Society Hall. The members of the Y. W. C. A. held a reception for the Board of Trustees, the Faculty, students and friends of the Normal School. A splendid program was rendered in which our new vocal instructor, Mrs. Florence Fox Thatcher, charmed the audience with her rendition of "In the Dark, In the Dew." She received a hearty encore, to which she responded graciously. The violin solos by Virginia Mathes delighted every one present and she was obliged to respond to encores before the audience was satisfied. The piano duets by the Misses Brickart and Jergensohn were also much enjoyed. After the program ice cream and cake were served in the Association Boom, and a thoroughly good time was enjoyed by all. The regular weekly meeting of the Y. W. C. A., Thursday, September 29, was designated as a Bible Study Rally. The room was filled and thirty-nine young women expressed their desire to join in systematic Bible study. "We hope many more names will be added to the list within the next two weeks. There are four courses of Bible Study offered in the Y. W. C. A. Bible classes this year: "The Life of Christ," "The Life of Paul," "Old Testament Heroes," and "Old Testament Study by Books." The prospect for Normal School Athletics is especially bright this Fall and it looks as if the football and basketball teams will be the best the school has ever had. Manager Holcombe and Mr. Bond have done much hard, faithful work in arousing unusual ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 13 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 13 interest in both football and basketball and in starting regular practices in both of these sports. The football squad is the largest that the Normal has ever had, and is composed of fine football material. Krause and Copenhaver, our two whirlwind ends of last year, are back and will occupy their old positions on the line. Odle, center, and Myer, guard, also of last year are playing on this year's team. Then there are a lot of new men, but not new in football, however. Among these are Cade, Johns, East, Bren-nizer and Gubbins, playing back-field positions, and Marshall, Tidball, Sloan, Knaack and Fritz, playing on the line. Some of these men are from the local High School, and are by no means unknown in football circles in this city. This squad, under the leadership of Captain Cade, who is himself a football expert and a good general, have turned out every afternoon since the first of school, and have practiced hard and faithfully. Captain Cade says the average weight of the team is only 145 pounds, but that they are playing fast, snappy ball and will make up in skill and speed what they lack in avoirdupois. With such a good team in prospect, it is up to the students to elect a yell-master, practice our yells and school songs and attend the local games in a body. The new athletic grounds back of Edens Hall, where the boys are practicing, are being enlarged. A thousand loads of dirt are being filled into the swamp and by spring the grounds should be in fine shape for baseball. On October 1, the football boys went to Tacoma, expecting to play the U. P. S., but owing to some misunderstanding, the University boys failed to play. Our boys were sorely disappointed for it meant a waste of two days' time to them and deprived them of the privilege of defeating the U. P. S. team. The prospects are equally bright for a basketball team. Two regular practices a week have been started for the boys who do not play football and about ten boys are turning out. Henry Rogers has been appointed temporary captain, but no regular team will be picked until after the close of the football season. The forward positions for this year lie between Carver, Lord, Krause, or Holcombe, and as these men are all artists in the basket-making line, it will be difficult to choose between them. As yet Odle has no serious opposition at center, though there are several new men who may give him trouble later. Rogers, Becker, Grimstead, and Fritz are likely material for guards and other good guards may turn out later. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER BASKETBALL NOTES. The girls of the different classes are organizing their basketball teams, to prepare for the annual Kline Cup contests. The Kline Cup is held, at present, by the Senior Class. Each Class is busy, picking out the old players from the B. S. N. S. and High Schools from various parts of the State. The Seniors have Miss Abercrombie, who played in the victorious Junior team last year; also Miss Remley, an old player on the High School team from Osceola, Wis., with sufficient new material to pick from. The Juniors are blessed with several star players from the B. H. S., among whom are Lucile Nichols, Era Franklin and Hazel De Haven. From the B. S. N. S. Miss Parker and Miss Mamie Crossman from Stanwood High School. There are many others whose names have not yet been learned. The Third and Fourth Years are planning to unite and this will mean a strong team in basketball. Lizzie Ornold, who last year made history for the Second Years, is now with the Third Years, and will be the first to make her stand for basketball; also Miss 6'Keefe, Georgia Allen and Jeannette Barrows; all old B. S. N. S. players. No report has been made from the Second Years, but it is hoped they will organize a team. Who will win the cup? That is the question for the different teams to solve; but each team will need the support of its class to assist in solving the question: So be with your team when the games begin. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. At the meeting of the Boys' Debating Club, on October 3rd, the following officers were elected: President—Mr. Gibson. Vice-President—Mr. Heath. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr. Becker. Sergeant-at-Arms—Mr. Knaack. The Club will meet every two weeks and is planning on doing some strong work in debating. The first evening's program consisted of short impromptu speeches, followed by a debate, "Resolved, That co-education is more beneficial than otherwise," in which the negatives won the laurels. Affirmative, Mr. Becker, Mr. Knaack; negative, Mr. Bond, Mr. Heath. CHORAL CLUB. The enthusiasm with which the girls have taken up the work in the Choral Society this year is to be commended. From the dozen or so girls of the last year's membership, it has made the surprising advance of about forty members. Mrs. Thatcher, the supervisor, seems well pleased with the spirit in which the girls have taken up this work and is offering good results. Three and four-part music will be used for the present, and later a heavier work or cantata may be arranged to be given in public. THE PHILOMATHEANS. The Philomathean Literary Society held their first regular meeting Thursday evening, September 22nd, in Society Hall. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER About thirty were present. An excellent program was rendered by some of our old members who related some very interesting incidents of their Summer vacation. The program was as follows: Instrumental Duet— Ruby Flowers, Grace Devereaux Vacation Experiences Miss Jensen, Miss Hattie Mellish Vocal Solo M i s s Rexroth Vacation Experiences Mr. Philippi, Mr. Whipple Music Mr. Degross, Mr. Johnson, Miss Stork After the program a delightful social evening was spent and old and new members had an opportunity to become acquainted. We have voted in several new members and hope to add to the list some more good, strong workers. Although there are only a few of our old Philos. left with us this year, we have begun weli and hope to have one of the strongest, if not the strongest, literary society in the school. The Society is under able leadership and expects to do some good, solid work during the year. ALKASIAH. The Alkasiah Club held its first meeting of the year, Tuesday evening, September 27, in the music room. The meeting partook of both a literary and a social character. A short but interesting program was rendered as follows: a Piano Solo, by Miss Stark, a review of work done by the Club last year, by Miss Jeans; a talk on "My Homestead," by Miss Baker, and a vocal solo by Miss Busby. A social evening was enjoyed and refreshments served. The members of the Club have planned to make these evening meetings of a social nature, as well as one of instruction and help along definite lines of study. He—"Will you marry me?" She—"No!" And they lived happy ever after.—Ex. He "I'd like to know how long girls should be courted?' She—"Just the same as short girls."—Ex. Mrs. Handout—"How would you like a nice chop?" W. W. (suspiciously)—"Culinary or woodsheddy?" ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 The Senior Class, with its usual promptness, held a meeting. Students' Hour, Sept, 21. A temporary chairman was appointed. It was decided that another meeting should be held September 28, for the election of officers. The Seniors showed good judgment in the wise selection of officers. Miss Helen Finch, who was with us last year, was elected President; Mr. Walter Myers was elected vice-president; Miss Jessie Jeans and Mr. Noah Davenport were chosen as secretary and treasurer, and are well qualified for their positions. Later, Mr. Willard Holcomb was elected yell-master. When Dr. Mathes announced in Auditorium that Mr. Deerwester and Miss Hays were chosen as class teachers, the Senior Class vigorously applauded. The Seniors feel very fortunate in the selection of their class advisors. We are glad to report that Miss Gertrude Barker is again able to attend school. Miss Barker has been ill for several days. The Seniors hold the Kline Cup. Hurrah! With the splendid material to pick from, we intend to continue holding it. Adelaide Abercrombie, who did such strong work as center on the team last year, is with us. That fact alone gives us ground for our confidence in the team. Miss Marie Ryan spent a few days at her home in Seattle last week. Miss Ryan tells us she is unable to decide whether or not that that is the cure for homesickness. Miss Margaret Stark spent the week end in Seattle with her parents. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER The Juniors held their first Class meeting during Students' Hour, "Wednesday, September 28. Miss Lucile Nicols was elected president of the Class. Miss Nicols is a member of the Class of 1910 of Bellingham High. Miss Schumacher was elected vice-president, and Mr. Aimer, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Procter, of Everett, was up to visit her daughter Grace, at Edens' Hall, for a few days the latter part of September. The Juniors are expecting a great deal this year in the line of basketball. Although no team has as yet been organized, there is good material in the Class, as several of the girls played on the High School team last year. The Seniors hold the Kline Cup, won by them last year, but they are not going to return it; at least not without a struggle. The Juniors are congratulating themselves on their Class teachers. It was announced in Assembly that Mr. Bond, our mathematics teacher, and Miss Hogle, our art teacher, have been chosen. Florence Orne spent the week end at her home in Everett, Observation is being taught this year in the Junior course by Miss Baxter. "We feel that it is a decided advantage to have observation before the regular work in the training school. Myrtle Egtvet spent the week end at her home in Seattle, Evelyn Britt spent a few days at her home in Everett last week. MAN AND SUPERMAN. As a rule, man's a fool, When it's hot he wants It cool; When its cool he wants it hot, Always wanting what is not,— Never wanting what he's got. As a rule, man's a fool. As a rule, woman's wise, When she can't get what she wants she cries. Man cannot withstand her tears So they give us to the dears. As a ruie, woman's wise; When she can't get what she wants, then she cries. J. D. D„ '12. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 SOPHOMORE NOTES. Wednesday, September 28, at Students' Hour, the Third and Fourth Year Classes organized as Sophomores. The following officers were elected by ballot: Mr. Becker, president; Miss Um-barger, vice president; Miss Buckert, secretary and treasurer; Mr. Copenhaver, sergeant-at-arms. A committee of three was appointed by the president to select a number of Class mottos and Class colors to be voted upon by the Class at the next meeting. ALUMNI. Miss Clara Junk, '09%, is teaching in Olympia. The Misses Mae Dolsen, '10, Emma Woodhouse, Eula Cava-naugh and Mayme Le Roller are attending the State University at Seattle. Miss Gladys Fuller, '10, is teaching in the Almira schools. Roy Godell, '09, who is principal of the Entiat High School, renewed old acquaintances and told his newest stories at the campus celebration of the Students' Association, Friday evening, September 9. The Misses Janet Everett and Gertrude Conant are teaching at Grand Mound. The Misses Vale Nixon, Marie Reese and Lucy Fowler are teaching at Stanwood. The many friends of Miss Alma Hildebrand, '09, were much grieved to hear of her death this summer. She and her brother were drowned in Lake "Whatcom. Miss Merle Rogers is teaching the first grade in her home town of Sultan. Miss Gladys Wheeler, '10, is helping Arthur McCoubrey "hold the fort" in the Fairfax schools. Misses Sarah Wiseman and Vida Welbon, of the Class of '10, are teaching at Auburn. Miss Ida Felt, '10, is Supervisor of the Intermediate Department in the Training School. We are glad to keep Miss Felt with us in the Normal. Miss Nelle Huston is teaching at Bridgeport. Miss Grace Barnes, who last year won the First National Bank prize of twenty-five dollars for the best effort in declamation, is teaching the primary grades in Little Rock. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Miss Maude Plummer is teaching at Clipper. Miss Margaret Sharkey, '10, is teaching at Anacortes, and her sister, Miss Mary, near Rochester. Misses Donna Griffith and Lena Wilson have positions in the Tacoma schools. Miss Georgia Philippi, who helped win the Kline Cup for the Juniors last year, was recently married. Misses Edna Lawrence and Hilda Musgrove, of the Class of '10, have positions in the Bellingham schools. Miss Harriett Clouston is assisting Miss Lawrence in the Domestic Science department. Misses Elizabeth Pease and Pearl Hoffman, '10, are teaching at Davenport. Miss Viola Ryan, '10, is teaching in the schools at Vancouver, Washington. Misses Jessie Coleman and Abbie Johnson, Class of '10, are teaching in the Everett schools. Miss Ina Landon, '10, has charge of the art work in the school at Blaine. Miss Lillian Tapping, '10, is teaching at Bryan, and Miss Hilda Lobe, '10, in North Yakima. Miss Vivian Johnson, '10, is teaching at Beaverton, Oregon. NORMAL LECTURE COURSE. In the Fall of 1901, Dr. Mathes, Principal of the Whatcom Normal School, appointed the following committee to organize a lecture course: Miss Hayes, Miss Burt, Dr. Bowman and Miss Montgomery. The various organizations of the Bay, among which were the Commercial Clubs, the P. L. F. and the Aftermath, promised unlimited support, and the following talent was secured: Dr. Me- Intyre, the Lenora Jackson Company, Vance Cooke, Dr. Wend-ling and Robert Burdette. The Course was known as the Bellingham Bay Lecture Course. Annually since that time a lecture Course Committee, consisting of faculty members, has been appointed by Principal Mathes. The Courses have cost somewhere in the neighborhood of a thousand dollars. Last year the Committee secured the following talent: Senator LaFollette, the Central Concert Co., Madam Langendorff, Mr. Sterling, Pianist; Mr. Elliott, Reader; Mr. Laurant, Magician. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 The Normal Auditorium was packed for every attraction last year. This year the Committee offer the following attractions: Nov. 28—Madam Langendorff Co. Jan. 19—Judge Lindsay. Feb. 4—Hubbard, Chicago Tribune Music Critic. April 14—Senator Dolliver. Mrs. Davenport-Engberg will give the fifth number, the date of which has not been agreed upon. The Committee asks the support and sympathy of the students of the school. E. A. BOND, Chairman Committee. EXCHANGES. Are we ready? Well. I should smile. We've been ready for quite a while. Oh, yes; we've got the rack, but where's the racket? As the exchanges have not arrived on the scene, we are still in the "would-be" stage; or, more properly, the "will-be" stage, with high hopes for the future. We welcome you one and all to our school. We hope to see all you old favorites, as well as many more new and shining lights. Maybe you are curious to know where you will go when you do arrive. You might expect to be taken to the library, but you never will; for we dare not laugh aloud or even whisper in that place, so calm and dreary, where we read and tear our hair in an awed and mournful silence. No, you will be escoried to our dearly beloved Room 17, Study Room, and placed in a nice, neat row in your rack. Don't be afraid of going to sleep there, for we all have the delightful habit of studying aloud. Then when you come, how we will make a grand, rush for you. You will be fairly fought for and passed around at such a high rate of speed that you will be glad when night comes and you are restored to your rack and the peaceful sleep of the just. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 22 ---------- 22 TEE MESSENGER NEW MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY. The Bellingham Normal feels very proud that it has probably the only school nurse in a Normal School on this entire Coast. It is indeed fortunate that the trustees and faculty recognize the physical as well as the mental needs of the students. The lady students may feel free to consult the school nurse, Miss Gottlieb, about their physical condition at any time. Miss Gottlieb visits the girls who are ill and sees that they are properly cared for. She is a graduate of the Medical Department of the University of Cincinnati and has taught four years in Porto Rico. The vacancy in the English Department, owing to the illness of Miss Cribbs, is filled by Miss Olive Edens of this city. Miss Edens is a graduate of B. S. N. S. and of Teachers' College, Columbia University of New York City and has taught for several years in the public schools of this city. Miss Mabel Sheafer is the new physical director. She has had several years of experience and is a graduate of the Soper School of Oratory of the Physical Training Depatment of the North American Gymnasium of Milwaukee. Miss Rebecca S. Knight resigned her position as critic in the First Intermediate Grades in August, and purchased a secondhand bookstore in Spokane. Her place is filled by Miss Ida A. Felt, Miss Felt is a graduate of Chicago University and B. S. N. S. and has taught for several years in the city schools of Chicago. Mrs. Thatcher, the new instructor of Music, has for twelve years been teacher of vocal music in the State Normal School at River Falls, "Wisconsin. This year Miss Rose Baxter was promoted to the position of Assistant in the Department of Education. Miss Lucy Norton has taken her position as critic of the Seventh and Eighth Grades. Miss Norton is a graduate of the Michigan State Normal at Ipsa-lanti and also of the University of Michigan. Miss Norton comes to us from the Mt. Pleasant Normal in Michigan, where she has done critic work in the Eighth Grade. Dr. Mathes (in Oral Expression I, discussing the application of "Know and Do" to science and art).—"Miss Allen, which word applies to art; 'Know' or 'Do'?" Miss Allen—"I say know " Dr. Mathes—"I say no, too." ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 CALENDAR. September 5—We begin to commence to arrive. September 7—Heard at Opening Assembly: "Why, hello, girls! Is it really you? We haven't met for a year or two. Joy! It seems good to see you once more. Just think of the chats and fun we've in store." September 8—Y. W. C. A. is at home. Tea is served, and a jolly good time enjoyed. September 0—Bonfire on campus. Everyone fills up on marshmallows. We certainly did have a good time. Did you see Roy? Sept. 10—Y. W. C. A. cheers many lonesome girls with bouquets. Jenkins' Hall girls are entertained by Mr. Jenkins with a launch ride on Lake. Sunday, September 11—Y. W. C. A. holds open meeting. Write letters home. Am either homesick or bilious. Don't know which—the feelings are very much the same. September 14—The Faculty ladies have some good times, At Miss Hays' party, you know, With stories and stunts and even with rhymes They did all enjoy themselves so! September 15—Do the Dorm, girls like watermelon? Mrs. Powell knows that they do. September 16—Dr. Mathes talks on Mexico at Assembly. Society Hall is draped for the time, We all deck in our "glad rags" with care, At the Y. W. Party, I'm sure that each one Of stunts and of feed had his share. September 17—Prof. Romine gives a delightful picnic at Chuckanut. Who fell in? Our heroes of the gridiron begin their toil. September 20—Dead as a door nail. September 21—The Faculty enjoys picnic at Lake Padden. Senior Class elects Class officers. Orchestra tunes up. September 22—First turn out for Boys' Basketball practice. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 24 ---------- 24 TEE MESSENGER The Philomatheans open their year with a good time and " e a t s ." September 27—The Alkasiahs do likewise. Can't the boys sing well? September 30—"We enjoy a Recital at Assembly. We know good music when Ave hear it. It certainly was fine. WIRELESS NOTES. Dr. Mathcs soliloquises in History Methods Class—"Oh, we had fine times at those husking bees—when I was a boy. Every-time you found a red ear you could kiss one of the girls "and then the Class laughed. All the dormitory girls want to know "what kind of a g i r l ?" Euth C. is. I thought I'd eat a doughnut I took one from the bowl; I ate the blamed circumference But I couldn't down the hole. Mr. Epley (in agriculture)—"This is a maiden-blush apple. I 'm not acquainted with it—as an apple." A WARNING. "Ye students so brave. With much time to spare, Your moments must save And waste 'em don't dare. "Should you have a letter, To get it you'd better Not run down the stairs, For 'twill hasten gray hairs." So warned Doctor Mathes The first of the year; And woe unto you If you failed to hear. J. A. D. H. First Junior—"Why is Mr. Bever like a telephone operator?" Second Junior—"Because, he says 'Number, please.' " ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 First Impressions. What is Psychology, anyhow— It doesn't sound good—you'll agree— I can't find a room in this building And where can my locker be? This incline we have to climb up from the car Seems like a mountain to me. The pennants don't look a bit nice on my wall— My studies are dreadfully dry; Why doesn't the mail man bring me a letter?— My goodness; how money does fly!— Everything's horrid and everyone's cross— I'm going straight home for some pie. If you are ailing and want some medicine, apply to Gertrude Barker. Heard in Psychology Class:— Mr. D.—What shows how the nervous system responds to the mind?" Bright Student—"Well, when you write a letter, etc." Mr. D. (cautiously)—"Well—er—that is—not unless you write a love letter." Miss B. (in observation)—"I forgot my notebook. Is there anybody absent?" Ode To the Tomato That Passed Thru' the Soup At Dorm. Once again you're safe and sound; Dear "Tommy-toe" you're through. You've done your duty to the soup By simply rolling thru'. —Jr. Mr. Bower—"Mr. Epley, how long did it take you to climb Mt. Baker?" Mr. Epley—"I don't know; we had women along." The sign of the order (or disorder) of the feminine aggregation of the B. S. N. S.—Petticoats! ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! The bug is seen and is captured; Now lies calmly in cold repose, Waiting for the many wise ones To practice on them what they know. First comes that horrible carving When the bug is opened up; And it's time for the girl to start laughing, For some one is heaving out. Mr. Romine pretends to suppress them, But I'm sure that you'll all agree That cutting up bugs before dinner Ain 't what its cracked up to be.—N. C. '12. Miss E.—"What are the great periods of the English language?" Miss D.—"8:25 and 10:15." Mr. Becker—'' Women have a tongue and generally know how to use it." Miss Hillis—"Well, I guess we will not discuss that here (too many girls in the class). Miss E.—"What do you call it when two lines rhyme?" Class—"Couplets." Miss E.—"When three lines rhyme?" Class—"Triplets!" Miss E.—"When did Burns write "The Jolly Beggars?" Mr. Johns—'' Before he died.'' THE FROLIC. The latent shores of Sehome were set in joyful reverberations again on the evening of September 9, when the college songs and yells rose from the throats of the student body of old B. S. N. S., assembled on the classic steps. A grand promenade from the campus brought the students into three groups in which "Too Late ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 for Supper," and "Courtesy," were some of the games played. Around the bonfire stories were told, repartee exchanged, and a hearty welcome given to all new students. Among those who spoke were: Prof. Deerwester, Lucinda Bailey, Eoy Goodell, '09; Mr. Sherwood and Geneva Johnson. A marshmallow toast then busied all and at 10:30 the crowd dispersed with a hearty "Good-Night, Ladies." Miss Gray reports a very pleasant time spent in Eastern Washington the latter part of September. While in North Yakima she had charge of the school exhibit at the State Fair, and assisted in a joint institute of Kittitas, Yakima and Benton counties. Among the schools Miss Gray visited while away were: the Normals at Lewiston, Idaho, Cheney and Ellensburg, and the Agricultural school at Pullman. In all the schools visited she was especially pleased with the splendid housing facilities for the students and the social conditions. It was her privilege to meet several and through these hear of others of the former students of B. S. N. S. Edith Perkins is teaching the first grade in Toppenish. Rena Blood has charge of the first and second grades in the North Yakima schools. Delia Schott is located in Natchez. Helen Linden is teaching at Prosser. Katharine McNeff is teaching in North Yakima. Lillian Tapping is located at Byron. Hilda Lobe is holding forth in a rural school near Moxie. Leona Laube and Clara Rossing are teaching at Roslyn. Hazel Hughes is engaged in Nob Hill. Chas. H. Leavy has the principalship in Kahlatus. Nellie Tegland is teaching the fifth grade at Kennewick. Claire McLean is teaching near Satsup. Susie Lenfesty is teaching at Hoquiam. Edna Dow is at Antiat. Laura Wiley is teaching her second term in the third grade at Auburn. Gwendolyn Crandell is living at Amble, Mich., but is not teaching. John Crosier and Gwendolyn Messiek are students at Ellensburg. Maude Stookey is a student at Cheney. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 28 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Amelia Kesterson was married to Mr. Markennis Sept. 26, and is living at Aberdeen, where her husband is in newspaper work. Zella Blackburn was recently married to Mr. Mauerman, a farmer from near Centralia. Will Bowman and Pearl Barnett are married and both teaching in the school where Mr. Bowman taught last year. Is it not time that a "Paper Crusade" should be begun in Bellingham ? Let us begin in the Normal. Each student see to it that any waste paper from his hands falls only in a waste basket or some such receptacle. Let us clear the campus, both in front and back of the Normal and have more respectable and sanitary condition around us. Then let us try to spread this "germ of sanitation" until it reaches every school in Bellingham and until the city council sees fit to provide boxes for waste material on some of the prominent street corners. Only carelessness permits one to drop waste material on every street or where ever he may be when he no longer needs that which has been of use to him. IN THE AUDITORIUM. The student body were privileged to hear at the opening Assembly, September 7, Miss Elizabeth Benthien, of India. Miss Benthien is a young woman of considerable ability, who for some years has been principal of one of the schools for Eurasian girls in one of the provinces of India, which school is under the direction of the Methodist Board of Control. Most of the schools are under British governmental control, and the denominational schools by keeping up to a set standard, receive governmental aid. The government is kept in touch with the various schools by Public Supervisors of Schools, who visit them and to whom the principal makes a monthly report of a most laborious nature. By means of maps, costumes, trinkets, etc., from India, she pictured very entertainingly and vividly the general lay of the country, the climate, people and their modes of living, dressing and traveling. At present Miss Benthein is home on a two years' furlough, visiting her aged father, who resides at Blaine, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 Dr. Mathes repeated his interesting "Talks On Mexico," in the auditorium, September 16, and September 23. The Normal students were delightfully entertained by a recital given by Miss Pangbourne and Miss Clark, instructors of music in this cit}'. The following program was rendered: PROGRAM. Song of Sunshine A. Goring Thomas Murmering Zephyr Jensen Hoffnung Reichardt Miss Pangbourne. Piano Solo Selected Miss Clark. Oh, That We Two Were Maying Gounod Thy Beaming Eyes MacDowell Miss Pangbourne. Miss Anntete Pangbourne Soprano Miss Letta Clark Pianist Studio— Room 1, American-Reveille Building. "The Spiritual Awakening in England" was the theme of a most scholarly and inspiring lecture by Dr. Stanton Coit, of London, delivered in the Normal Auditorium, October 12th. A brief history of the democratic awakening in England, beginning in 1832, was given by Dr. Coit. English aristocrats believed that the working people had no rights and they were dominated by the over-reaching insolence of the rich, until more and more the manhood of the working class ebbed away, and it seemed that they had no mental vitality. Suddenly there came an awakening. Then the Labor Party appeared in the House of Commons, and the Liberals have felt obliged to grant every measure asked by them. The granting of "Old Age Pensions" has removed the horrors of the poor as they grow old. Thousands thanked God for the liberation from pauperism. Seventy million dollars was spent the first year, and as it is expended for food and clothing every dollar goes into circulation again and promotes industry. Now every person sixty-five years of age can get five shillings a week. England reasoned that no person who has served humanity sixty • five years should be treated like a dog. This is an age of democratic humanitarianism. England has said "we will have no more pauperism. We will tax the rich to support the poor instead of taxing the poor to support the poor. You will have no pauper children, no pauper sick.'' And the political economists say it will be cheaper. An Englishman after spending some time in this country ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER studying our system of government, defined democracy as "government of the people by the political machine for the boss.'' We will establish the kingdom of heaven when we realize Lincoln's statement of it. There is an awakening of faith in social justice. The aristocrats have a habit of looking down on the illiterate poor as if it were something they were to blame for. Abraham Lincoln was as vulgar as any butcher or baker or candlestick maker. One man in the House of Lords owns one million acres of land and does nothing with it, while England's poor are buried ten deep. The aristocracy is always awake for number one, and yet the House of Lords quietly voted for the budget because they did not want to be abolished. Signs of awakening are shown in religion. Ministers are now preaching the identity of the divine with the highest human. The divine life is a growth from within—Christ incarnate. Every man is like the Christ, different only in degree. Christianity is identical with social service and Christian ministers must be more intelligent about the great problems of life and must preach right living instead of sentimentalizing about preparation for another world. There must be an environment favorable to character. Children have a right to be born with a predisposition to self-control. The time will come when a drunken father and a degenerate mother will not be allowed to bring seven or eight idiots into the world. It is worse to beget a life that is wrong than to take life; as serious to bring children into the world who are predisposed to crime, as to commit murder or to set fire to a building. e^C^S) ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KERNS' CONFECTIONERY 120 West Holly Street Serves Lunches Daily Pure Candy and Ice Cream a Specialty Bellingham - - - Washington "Everything in Printing that is Good" s. B. IRISH a. CO. Prirj gt;tirpg :: Eipgravirpg Llegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue . . . Phone Main 282 SWEET GROCERY CO. Wholesale and Retail Grocers Everything in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Homemade Bread and Doughnuts : : : Satisfaction and Economy Guaranteed 1021 Elk Street ." .' ." Both Phones 217 Empire Poultry and Fish flarket The largest assortment of Poultry Supplies and Stock Remedies .. " Fresh and Butter, Eggs Cured Fish and Oysters Phone Main 98 129 West Holly Street Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash THE IDEAL WINTER SHOE FOR MEN This is one of our DIAMOND SPECIALS at $4 and it's about the best wet weather shoe ever built Heavy box calf, dull mat top, heavy double sole, indestructible out sole, broad extension edge, full toe with cap— $4.00 AND IT'S WORTH $5.00 This is a magnificent shoe, with plenty of style to it, and will give all kinds of satisfaction. Let us show it to you. Better do it today. Y O U C A N A L W A Y S D O B E T T K R A T THE FAIR F6A US ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS VISIT THE CAVE 1240 Elk Street Candies and Ice Cream made to order for parties MENU Bouillon Oysters Ice Cream Sundaes Ice Cream Sodas, Phosphates Hot Drinks Hot Phosphates and all kinds of Fountain Drinks We know our Candies and Ice Cream are pure. Why? Because we make 'em KERSEY FLORAL GO. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. We erect nine-tenths of t he monuments in Skagit, Whatcom, and San J u a n counties. W H Y ? We defy competition. We treat our patrons liberally. Inquiries gladly answered. Write us. Bellingliam Marble Granite Co. 404 West Holly Street Have an Electric Iron in Your Room . . . . An Electric Flatiron enables the student to keep his or her clothes always bright and neat. It costs but a trifle—a 16 candle power light current is all it requires. If you don't have to pay for your own light, it don't cost you anything Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. Bay and Holly Exchange 1; Automatic B-lll ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS TRY U S = PHOTO FINISHING Better Work at Lower Prices Carr's Pharmacy New Mason Block IRELAND lt; RANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty Homes on All kinds of Monthly Payments Insurance We Go on Your Bond R. L.KLINE INV. CO. Bellingham's Reliable Real Estate Firm First National Bank Bldg. - - Bellingham VICTOR. A. ROBDBR, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WM. Q. BROWK, Vice-Prest. H. P. JOKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B L U H O H A M . IDASHtNOTOH CAPITAL STOCK! AND SURPLUS 9260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials of business success, the Bellingham Business College has no peer either east or west. There's a reason— sound courses, thorough methods, successful graduates. BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE An Aggressive School for Progressive People 131 14 Bay Street Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 Union Printing, Binding Stationery CO.L_I_ P R I N T E R S BOOKBINDERS S T A T I O N E R S Wholesalers and Retailers of Stationery and School Supplies Tablet Makers and Stationery Manufacturers 1211 Elk Street .* .' Bellingham, Washington Lecture Course °f l9i° and ^n MADAM LANGENDORF, Nov. 28 JUDGE BEN LINDLEY, Jan. 19 HUBBARD MUIR, Critic, Chicago Tribune, Feb. 4 SENATOR DOLLIVER, April 14 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SEASON TICKET $ 2 - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS T H ECAFE RICHELIEU Why go anywhere else? This is the place you get what you WANT when you WANT it Bellingham Sample Shoe Parlor Ladies High Grade Footwear NO MORE lt;t gt;0 K A ALL SIZES NO LESS C P ^ - O U ALL LEATHERS RoomB . ' . • • Red Front Bldg Vigor, Spirit, Snap, in Clothes for Young Men Take the Elevator and S A V E $ i o We are upstairs out of the high rent district FROLICH'S SAMPLE SUIT SHOP Rooms 418-19-20-21 Exchange Bldg, 4th Floor Bellingham * Washington ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail Shelf and Heavy Hardware 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E N O T I CE MONTGOMERY'S I s iYje p l a c e io bGy yoCir F6el or get yoGr TrGqkjs b a i l e d . . PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WO L, L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellinghatn, Washington THE COLUMBIA BAKERY Is the place to go for Fresh Bread and all kinds of Pastry 1309 ELK STREET While attending ^—^ * C \ We teach Pitman the Normal ar- f -^f J / / , /y^^~^__V^-----^v Graham and Gregg-range with us to ( gt;/\ I / A/ \ \ Shorthand, Office take a course in N. / " ^ 7X/x S S^- gt; ^»^ gt;) S \ Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- ^--f—' ^/y^/^^y/^^lyj Ikeeping and Fine writing, Bookkeep- V _ - ^ ^ / gt; ^ C ^ ^ X / X £ £ / J Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ ^ ^ y / Send for Catalogue ^-^^ ^ ^ ^ Phone M 786 A 684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest The Surprise Store L. SCHWARTZ. PROP. Normal Students given 10 per cent Discount 611 W. Holly Street . Bellingham, Wash Engravings of the Bernhard Quality (known throughout the state as the best) To be had at the North Coast Engraving Co.Bel wffC'g,„„ Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1 8 95 (F WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY gt;=H EXPRESS and DRAYING BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. z:m 4 k W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 dfi ---------- Messenger - 1910 October - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON Bellingham JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. L. MONRO E. N. HASKELL MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON SPECIAL The Uittle Student Photo - 50 G. D6r DOZ. We make photos that please Prices reasonable Look for Normal Photos at Collin's Drug Store, Engberg's Pharmacy or Sandison's Studio SAND/SON STUDIO 126i/2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 You have not seen things as they really are until you have used the HEALTH-RAY L NS Special Rates to Students —Sold only by— l_. L-. BERENS Most Successful Optician in the Northwest 104 East Holly Street : Bellingham, WashingtonPPPPP </mods>
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Show more1910_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1910 November- Cover ---------- yji) UJ) lt;~Z M essenger November, 1910 ' • ' : ' • • : * ! gt; * ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS JK^^T Make sure first that you want to save. Be certain A " l V ^ t you are willing to try. Consider what others of your acquaintance have been able to do. Ask your friends about our Savings Department. Make up your. mind to open an account of your own. DOIT! .' 4 Per Cent. Paid in Our Savings Department First National Bank CAPITAL $200,000. UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY 1 m Bellingham's Prescription Expert Largest Holiday Exhibit 1 Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings | F-REIE: D E L I V E RY m Engberg's Pharmacy Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. Phones M 224-A 224 1 ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [ii] ---------- A I) VERIL3EMENTS ••••••••••v•••••••••••••»»••••••••»••••••••••••••• flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest WOMEN'S S30 SUITS AT $23.98 Headquarters for MILLINERY .• SHOES .• UNDERWEAR / Etc. • • • » » • • • • • • » » » • • • • • • • • • • » » lt; » • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • When you buy a suit from us for $15.00 or more You get all-wool fabric and perfect workmanship For nineteen A^ears the home of flart, 5baffr gt;er 8 JVIar*; Glomes in Bellingham Gage-Dodson Co. Clover Block ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS . KAUFMAN'S fc For Style and Quality THEIOMEIF^ NIFTY COHTS WE ARE MAKING A STRONG SPECIALTY OF NEAT, NOBBY, STYLISH COATS. EVERY IMAGINABLE COAT IS HERE, IN EITHER MIXTURES OR PLAIN COLORS, AND SPLENDID VALUES, TOO. WE CALL PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO OUR ASSORTMENT OF $12.50 AND $14.50 COATS. Headquarters jfor Sweaters THE PRETTIEST NECKWEAR IS HERE Polite treatment. Good qualities and correct styles are the main features at this house. KAUFMAN BROS. gt; KAUFMAN'S gt; For Style and Quality ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS f n n w i l / V CofaickVi') Serves a Breakfast, Luncheon v U H n d y 3 U H C L U l d andDinnerthatcan'tbebeat AI Ways good things to eat at c o N m A Y ' s The Place that Satisfies 1238 Elk Street, near IIollv . . . . Bellingham The Place You Like to Go COUNTRYMAN'S BARGAIN STORE THE RACKET 1316 Bay Street, Bellingham, Washington L. C. COUNTRYMAN, Proprietor Because it is the Best Place to Trade Wanted==Yonf Grocery Account We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : : : Byron Bros/ Cash Grocery 1311 Elk Street / Phones Main 82 A 682 gj^HDjaiffilBBIBiaBHiBIEK^ ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 102 Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURQEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 2JM U Street Home A 471 B OSJ CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES ACCUMTELY FITTED Main 1634 Automatic : A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. E l k and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Mye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BBLLINOHAM, . . . . - - . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD CRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258—A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - — Bellingham, Washington • IS T H E R E X A U L . S T O R E *^A LOTS OF TIMES EVERY DAY. When you are down town save your want list until you get into the Owl. If you want pencil, paper, ink, tablets or note books, we can supply you with the best made. i THE OWL PHARMACY GRAHAM MUNCH, Props. PHONE* {Maia 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. C. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MA A lN 268 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block . . . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 KERSEY FLORAL CO. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street • Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. NORTHWEST GRANITE L MARBLE WORKS All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. / T H E P U R E F O O D S T O R E / Chase and Sanborn Teas and Coffees Blue Ribbon Butter Sealshipt Oysters Richelieu Brand of Canned and Bottled Goods Wilson-Nobles-Barr Company THE P A L M E T T O istheplacetotake HER for a DAINTY LUNCH HOT DRINKS OYSTER COCKTAILS BOUILLON AND ALL SOFT DRINKS IOE CREAM SUNDAES AND G A N D / E Q 208 East Holly Main 2221 A 552 The White Market FRESH AND CURED MEATS FISH AND GAME IN SEASON BUTTER. EQQS. ETC.. DELICATESSEN AND MEATS Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS KERNS' CONFECTIONERY 120 West Holly Street We make Pure Candy and Ice Cream a Specialty Serve Lunches Daily Bellingham - - - Washington WIJ-BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 31J West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Drink Lanum's Chaffless Coffee You get the real coffee flavor when the chaff is removed .. H. E. LANUM High grade Coffees and Teas Phoae-Main 324. .* 1307 Elk St. GET IT AT THE RED CROSS PHARMACY WE SAVE YOU MONEY 214 WEST HOLLY ST. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Let Us Tell You Something! Now don't dodge. This isn't a "Lead Pipe," "Get-Rich-Quick Scheme," although "Lead" is used in the TONS OF AMMUNITION WE SELL. We want to impress on YOU in the most vigorous English that the MORSE HARDWARE CO. Inc. 1025-1039 Elk St. is absolutely the house that makes prices and delivers the goods. Geo. W. Mock MOCK HiLL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Robt. F. Hill 1055 Elk Street Both Phones » 186 We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: £f 126 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 lt;F- IU CHRISTMAS GOODS Phones, Main 180 B180 memi WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE o :HAS. w. fEASLEE I The Best Stock in the City J] ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG lt; COLONS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING CORRECT FITTING GLASSES JEWELRY MFG., ENGRAVING Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash " Star Grearqery" Butter arpd ICE C^EAP EAT IT flOW Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE— Nobby Footwea* For CLASS FUNCTIONS Everything for Needlework— For Christmas Gifts 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - • Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS At the BLUE FRONT *"» Clothes for Less Money Cor. Bay and Holiy Bellinghara, Washington Main 367 A 592 W. D. MCKENNEY CO. Women's High Grade Tailored Garments W O M E N S F U R N I S H I N GS 211 East Holly : : Hannah Block A. Franzke, Prop. Phones M 488—A 733 The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works Remember this is not a factory, but a General Jobbing Shop. We do all kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work. Prices Right. We always try to please our patrons. Try us next time and be convinced 1208 Commercial Street Next to I. 0. 0. F. Hall The Only Mail Order Engraving House in the State BSGJUIia®(»flK),Wfl@DiL ARTHUR BERNHARD. MANAGER O U T S of all Kinds .• for PRINTING / ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Phone A 417 View Work and Enlarging HALL'S STUDIO Photographic Art Special Rates to all Normal Classes 1205 Elk Street 9-10-11-12-13 Daylight Bldg. .• Bellingham, Wash A MESSAGE FROM Fairyland Rink Afternoon Session 2:30 to 5, Skates 15 cents Evening Session 8 to 10:30, Saturday to 11 p. m. INSTRUCTIONS FREE Skakes 25 cents, Admission 10 cents, Ladies Free Special Rates to Parties T H U R S D A Y S , L A D I E S F " R EE DOANES GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . * Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . ' Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIM5TED SHOE CO. The CLOVER $3.50 SHOE for Men and Women now on exhibition in our middle show window is not alone absolutely the CORRECT thing for style, but they ARE the best wearing shoe for the money in this or anv other city. : : : ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Store for the Normal Girl To provide those brilliant styles which may truthfully be described as smart—those striking garments characteristic of the student life, has long been one of the special aims of this store. We have thus, by giving special attention to the requirements of students, been able to bring to this store garments which meet the students' approval, and at reasonable prices too Coats $6.50 up. Suits $11.50 up, and very good ones may be had at $14.50, $16.50 and up to $22.50. Skirts $3.50 up .• : Holly Street near Elk J. B. WAHL Alaska Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BKLLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing-et£pfep||5H3ii Railroad Avenue " He has achieved success who has lived well , laughed often, and lov ed much."—STANLEY. T H E STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EniTOR--MABEL FRENCH Literary - - LORAINE SHERWOOD Organizations— Class Editors- Alkisiah JESSIE JEANS Senior - - ESTHER NYLAND Philomathean ANNA CONMEY Junior - - - FLORENCE ORNE Students' Ass'n - HENRY ROGERS Sophomore-' - GERTRUDE GABBERT HATTIE NELSON Freshman - - - MOSIE ODLE Exchange - - FRANCIS STEWART Athletics | - ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE 1 HARKY HEATH Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club Calendar Alumni - Jokes | Business Managers I - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY • MARGARET STARK VIOLET JOHNSON MARIE RYAN NORINE COSTELLO VICTORIA THIBERT Art Editor - - FLORENCE PLUMB - MARY REARDON TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. • November, 1910 No. 2 HUM fc?SS» The Messenger is ready again for your inspection. We hope-that it will be a source of pride to you as a school for we are surely trying to make it worthy of your commendation. This paper is a student publication "of the students, for the students and by the students." It's our paper to be proud of or ashamed of—ours to read, talk about, laugh over, and contribute to. And it's ours to encourage and support,—'' to make or mar.'' And so let us "make" it by standing by each other nobly and our success as a School paper will be assured. Have you bought your Lecture Course ticket yet? "Well, hurry up! We wonder if you appreciate the pleasure in store for you. We who heard last year's talent are certainly anticipating much from this season's attractions. We were so delighted with Madame Langendorff, that we are more than anxious to hear her again. And there are others on the Lecture Course this year, equally good in their lines of work: Judge Lindsay, Hubbard of ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 2 ---------- 2 TEE MESSENGER the Chicago Tribune, Champ Clarke, and Mrs. Davenport-Eng-berg. We extead to the Commitlee our highest appreciation for their care and good judgment in securing these artists and promise our most loj^al support. • We hear that the Football boys are having financial troubles. This is partly due to the fact that we haven't turned out as we should to the games. It comes back to that old question of School spirit which Ave so painfully lack ;—that same spirit which prompts us to discourage the Students' Association and forget to subscribe to The Messenger. Let's plan some way to help the Football boys, for they need it and i t ' s our duty and pleasure to help them. We are glad to see the bulletin board adorned with Basketball practice notices. The teams are responding to the call of their Classes enthusiastically. Who is going to win the Kline Cup is the burning question of the hour. • The thanks of the Staff are extended to those who helped us in last month's publication, especially to those who aided us by criticism. If this issue is better than last—we hope it is—it is due to you who have given words of encouragement. Please do not be afraid of hurting our feelings, for it is in Ihe interests of the paper Ave are working and Avill Avelcomc criticism favorable or unfavorable that will tend to the betterment of the paper. Almost vacation time. Normalites! IIOAV gladly we Avill welcome a feAV days' cessation from our School cares. Home, and the home folk, a little rest,—and the Thanksgiving turkey will send us back renewed and strengthened for better Avork. • • • THE NERVOUS CHILD. Miss Arabella Annabella Wilhelmina Wild, So everybody says, is a very nervous child. When asked to mind the baby, She says she'll do it, maybe, If she doesn't have a headache when she's finished with her play. When told in school to mind the rule, She says she thinks the teacher cruel; " She says if she must do such things, she really cannot stay. O, Arabella, Annabella Wilhelmina Wild, So everybody says, is a very nervous child. —May Turner in Woman's Home ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER '* A REMINISCENCE. Manual, the captain-elect of next year's foot-ball team; Meacham, Ellery and Pilling sat in their den in the Beta Kappa fraternity, at the University of M. , talking over the prospects of a championship football team for the coming year. Every position on the team could be filled with a capable, experienced man, excepting that of center. This position could not be definitely filled, because of the opportunity there might be of developing a better candidate out of the raw material that would graduate from the High Schools of the State and enter the University the following year. In the meantime if. during their Summer vacation, they should meet some big, husky young man who seemed promising as a football player, it would be advisable, they thought, to persuade him to enter the University and try out for the Eleven. At last their year of hard, grinding study at college was over. Manual went to the city to assist in his father's business. Meacham went to the mountains of the West. Ellery and Pilling betook themselves to the country, to bask in the sunshine and to assist with the work on the farms. They corresponded with each other and, among other incidents, narrated Summer experiences. Pilling reported to his captain that he had found a very likely candidate for the position of center, in the shape of a big, tow-headed fellow,—Storberg by name,—who tipped the scales at one hundred ninety-seven pounds when in good condition. Manuel decided to come down, to look him over and question him concerning his plans for the future. Storberg had played a star game as center during the season passed on his High School eleven. After considerable weighing of the opportunity, he decided to enter the University of M. , and try-out for the Eleven. He was coached on some points of college life by Pilling, who, from past experiences, realized the struggle a new man at college has in getting settled properly into the swing of college life. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER The vacation days came quickly to an end, and the prospective candidates for the football squad were urged to register early to be on hand for the first practice. Each train brought bright young men to dabble in books and study athletics, and young maidens to learn how to blush most becomingly and how to curl their hair after the latest approved fashion. Nearly all the former squad were present, among the new men being Storberg, who found the environment of the University novel, and a considerable contrast with that of his country home. His great physique was admired by the boys, and his shock of tow-colored hair was commented upon daily by the co-eds. The coach issued orders for all men who expected to try for the Eleven to turn out in suits this afternoon. There were present at the turn-out, long and short, lean and sleek, tow-haired and red-haired,—all the shapes, styles and sizes that go to make up the sterner sex. Some were pugnacious-looking fellows,—others a little more meek in appearance. Out of this conglomeration of a typical college football squad were to be developed, disciplined and coached, eleven strong-limbed, mighty-muscled, cool-headed, young men, to endure the grind and toil of the gridiron in honor of their University against the other Universities of the conference, that were trying equally as hard to overcome the odds and turn out a winning team. Storberg did not have clear sailing in toil for the position. There was present a young man from a different part of the State, who had as good a record, but in weight and development didn't equal Storberg's physical build. After long deliberation, the coach and officials decided to let Storberg play the position at center, and use this other man as a substitute, because of Storberg's seemingly superior ability to plunge through the opposing line and break up the plays. After a few weeks of toil in practice, they met the University of C's Eleven in the first game of the season. The side-lines and yard-lines on Northrup Field, soon to become the scene of battle between two human machines of bone and sinew, lay in their staring whiteness. The grand-stands at each end and side of the field were filled to overflowing with spectators and rooters of the respective Elevens. The yell-leaders were each coaching his band as to how to render with the most appropriate solemnity the yells and songs for the occasion. The megaphones, in the hands of enthusiastic rooters, gave vent to deep-voiced, touching exclamations of praise or disgust. Pennants and colors were in great evidence. The teams were lined up for play. The University of C's ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER b Eleven had the kick-off. The air vibrated with the yells of the rooters. M. had the ball, and by the brilliant line plunges of her back-field, gradually forged her way close to the goal line, but C 's men were giants of mould and mettle, so M. lost the ball on the third down. The directions of the coaches were followed to the limit, but the first, half closed with neither side having scored and C's. ball within two yards of her own goal. The rooters again resumed their everlasting din between halves, vieing with each other in rooting for the individual members of their team. Time was up and the second half begun with M at the kick-off. Smith, of C s. team, received the ball and carried it back in a sensational run to M : ' s forty-five yard line. Ralston of C then took the ball and was endeavoring to circle around left end, when Storberg. by a plunge through the line, got the ball by forcing it out of his grasp and made a dash for the goal. On and on he sped, the rooters yelling "touchdown!"—a mass at his heels trying to overtake him. Every muscle was tense; every eye riveted on the fleeing figure of red and gray. lie reached the thirty- five yard line; one man stood in his way. It was C 's quarterback. Storberg sped on, coming nearer and nearer to his opponent. His man was crouching for the tackle, when with a dodging side-stepping trick. Storberg passed him and had a clear field for the goal. On and on he sprinted. To cross that single line of white, with the ball, was the object of his flight. Nearer and nearer he drew. The rooters yelled, "Touch-down!" drowning out the official's whistle. Meacham kicked goal, and the score stood 6 to 0, in favor of M , with twenty minutes left to play, and bedlam reigning in M 's grand-stand. Only a few minutes were left in which to play. C. had the ball and was on M 's five-yard line. The rooters yelled, "Stone-Wall!" The very air seemed tense with suppressed excitement. The ball was passed to full-back on the first down; but Storberg, by a heaving, plunging motion of his herculean frame, broke through and tackled him. The referee called ' ' Second down and five yards to gain." Left half then took the ball for a plunge through right tackle, but was downed. "Third down and one yard to gain. '' Stone-Wall,'' was the word hurled across the sidelines through the megaphones. The ball was passed; full-back took it and in one mighty effort endeavored to plunge through right-guard,—but Storberg was there, N. W. A.,'12. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY. O, I love the mountain valley Filled with thrills of chirping birds; On every tree they rally In little fluttering herds. O, I love its trees and flowers, Tall pines, forget-me-nots,— Its rills and leafy bowers Entwined by tangled nots. I love to pluck the flowerettes That grow beside the stream; On little grassy jetts I love to sit and dream. O, the echoes of the valley, From hill to hill rebound And fill the mountain valley With sweet and gladsome sound. BERTRAM'S TALE. lu the-engine-room of a mill were a few men, seeking shelter from the falling trees of the forest. Among them was an old Indian named Bertram, who was fond of telling about the country as it was before the white man took possession. The wind did not abate and, while the men waited they started to " s w a p " stories. Soon it was the old Indian's turn, and this is what he told: " I t was in the good old days, before the mills were so thick in this section. I started out from the cabin, telling my squaw to cook what she had for dinner, as I did not think I would shoot anything that morning. I walked down the hill, at the foot of which was the entrance to the forest. I had taken my gun, in case I should have a chance to get some fresh meat which we needed. Walking aimlessly through the woods, I came to Bertram Creek, and, glancing across, saw a deer in front of a large fir tree. Raising my gun, I aimed and fired, but the deer never moved, so, without changing the position of my gun, I emptied all of the five remaining bullels into the deer. It never fell, and I began to think some one had worked a practical joke, so, rolling up the legs of my overalls. I waded over, found that my first bullet had passed through the deer's heart and into the tree. As the aim had not been changed, each bullet had passed through the heart into the tree, and the force had been such, and the aim so perfect, that there had been a leaden nail formed which reached from the heart of the deer into the tree, and held the deer in the upright position. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 "Putting the door over my shoulder, T carried it hack across the creek and, as 1 could carry it no farther, 1 decided to go home after my cart and horses. I started to unroll my overalls, when, to my surprise, fish began to fall out of the creases and, as I kept unrolling them, more fish fell out, till I had so many I couldn'i possibly have carried home my load. So, leaving !he Pish and deer near the trail, I went home, and soon came back with the horses and cart. "The roads were only trails then and the horses were hitched tandem style, with raw-hide harness, and a cart just wide enough to get through the trail. I rode the front horse and trusted that the second horse and the cart would get through all right. " I got off the horse and loaded the deer and fish into the cart, then, getting back on the horse, I started for home. When I reached the foot of the hill that I had to climb to reach the cabin, it started to rain. Looking back to see if I still had ray load, I started up the hill. It kept raining harder and harder, bu! I kept right on. When I reached the door, I jumped off the horse and, looking back, saw the cart sitting at the bottom of the hill, with the harness still hitched to ii, but the horses were at the door. When it started to rain the raw-hide had become wet, the harness had stretched and, the cart having such a load, had stayed at the bottom of the hill." The old Indian, when asked what he did then, said : "I just took the straps off the horses and hung them on a stump, put the horses in the barn and went in the house. Pretty soon it stopped raining, the sun came out and, as She harness dried, the cart came toward the cabin. When it reached the door I unloaded the stuff, and we had fresh deer meat for dinner and spring trout for supp e r . " RILLABALL, '11. • • • VACATION EXPERIENCES. Some writer has told the story of a man who, while making a trip in foreign lands, thought much of the pleasure he would give his friends by telling them of his experiences. But when he reached home, he found his friends so much engrossed in their own affairs that they would not hear him. So, finally, he hired a man by the hour to sit quietly and listen to him. Having no money left to employ a paid listener, and fearing that my friends might not take any too willingly to the martyr's role, I have said little since my return about my vacation experiences. What longings have filled my heart, however, for someone to whom I dared say, ' ' That reminds me of when I was down at "; or, "You will be interested in hearing " etc., I shall ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER not confess; nor shall I record here the feelings with which I heard the Editor say to-day, "Will you please write about your vacation experiences for The Messenger?" Long ago,—that is to say, some time ago.—I was taught, while undergoing an initiation into the mysteries of the English composition that one of the secrets of good style is to leave something for the imagination of the reader. Dear Reader, if any such there be, you have here something to work upon. A writer, whom I hesitate to mention in student circles, won immortal renown by describing one of his trips in the classic, "I came, I saw. I conquered." A modern and recently adopted American, has perpetuated his name unto the ages by reporting his railroad experiences as, "Off ag'in, on ag'in, gone ag'in, Flan-nigan." My own story might be condensed into, " I went, I stayed a-while, I came back." were it not for the feeling that possibly my remuneration for these services may be measured by the Rooseveltian standard of one dollar the word, in which case silence would not be golden, nor brevity the soul of wisdom. In justice to all concerned, however, it should be said that the Editor has laid no restrictions upon me; not even saying, as one editor has been quoted as replying to a reporter's request for instructions: "Tell the truth, this ain't no lion business." Lacking such instructions, I am able to give the reader's imagination a second helping. My vacation experiences were embraced within the limits of a trip to Southern California and back as 1o space, and from the eighteenth of June to the twenty-third of August as to time. Once upon a time, when a man with seventeen children, tried to negotiate with a showman for the privilege of taking the family in to see the elephant, the showman, with a keen appreciation of the fitness of things, said: "Hold on! I'll bring the elephant out to see the family!'' My entire family accompanied me on the trip, yet its size is such that I am confident of my right to say that "we" went to see California. The experience was an interesting one to me, because it was the realization of a childhood's dream. Growing up in an interior state, with no more of travel than falls to the lot of the average farmer boy in a family which has a fixed habitation; yet with the opportunity to gratify to some extent a hunger for books and reading, I early developed a strong desire to "see California. '' Friends and neighbors "moved" occasionally to that far-off region, and one of the pleasant incidents of my vacation was renewing acquaintances at Santa Barbara and elsewhere with some of the good country neighbors and playmates of thirty years ago. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 'J One of the interesting experiences of a "newcomer" who has spent his previous years in a staid Eastern community is to realize that so large a percentage of his new neighbors, like himself, "have come from somewhere." This seems as true of California as of Washington. California, therefore, was new to me. I had never seen it before. New, also, was the mighty sweep of the Pacific westward, as its billows rolled in from their journey of 7,000 miles. But two things troubled me, somewhat. One was the fact that "the top of the map" wouldn't locate the north star and, consequently, I was somewhat mortified to find that, frequently, when I'd "look away across the sea," in the supposed direction of the Orient, I'd see some decidedly American hills in view. The other annoying thing was the unlearning of the etmological lesson of long ago, that pax, pacis, pacific, signifies "peace." On neither voyage, up nor down, were we troubled by a violent storm, but "upheavals" were sufficient to lead us to believe that Neptune has in the Pacific no ground for complaint. And after a novice has had pointed out to him the scenes of the tragedies of the ill-fated Valencia and the Rio Janeiro, he listens with interest, when, in the darkness of the night, he is roused from sleep by the solemn and frequent sounding of the fog-horn. One of the most interesting features of a trip to Europe, or even to New England, is the opportunity to visit literary shrines; the places immortalized by the residence of the great makers of literature or its great characters. No less surely has the world-famed harbor of San Francisco, with its '' Golden Gate,'' obtained a place in the imagination of man. Few ships enter the Bay of San Francisco, and few leave, whose passengers do not throag the decks to catch a first or last glimpse of that charming ensemble of water and land, of hill and sand-dune, of cliff and dashing wave, of houses and groves, of smokestack and Mission cross. A few ask in disappointment, "Where is the gate?" but to the majority the view is one of the most charming in any land. The stranger's interest, however, does not die with his entrance into the great harbor. San Francisco herself, the apparently helpless plaything of the giant forces of earth, of the devouring flames and of that human vulture, the spoilsman, proves none the less absorbing. San Franciscans shun all mention of "the quake." They feel the humiliation of their graft exposures and condonement trials. But as they watch the tourist's wonder grow as he begins to comprehend the stupendous building operations of the last four years, they warm with pride over '' the fire." There are a few places, however, where "the quake" comes in for its deserts. Out at Palo Alto, the seat of the great ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER Leland Stanford, Jr., University, in the cracked walls, fallen arches and demolished Memorial Church bear mute testimony to the great architectural tragedy. The Puget Sound country endeavors to appropriate the phrase, "playground of America," and in scenic features none dares dispute her claim. But she lacks the warm sun and warm sea waters which enable Southern California to contest her title- That wonderful city, Los Angeles, is some twenty miles from the seashore, but when her hundreds of thousands of people, and the ever-present, ever-changing tourist army, afternoons, evenings, Sundays, Saturdays and holidays, flock to the miles and miles of neighboring beaches, one feels that here is a region cosmopolitan, a meeting-place of the nations, a play-ground for the world. The Eastern tourist, after traversing the hot, dusty plains of Nevada or Arizona, is delighted with the occasional areas ot green, the groves of orange, lemon and peach. But to the traveller from the North, the one whose eyes are accustomed to look upon the restful, refreshing foliage of the Evergreen State, California, in the summer season at leas!, is disappointing. And thus, while he may bear away pleasant memories of generous hospitality of citizens, high admiration of constructive enterprise, restful and yet invigorating contact with warm waters under sunny skies, refreshing alternatives of green groves with brown or barren wastes, he comes back to the land of the towering fir and the matchless rhododendron, of snow-capped peaks and mirror lakes; of dashing streams, gem-decked bays and unequalled sunsets, thankful for the opportunity of living amid such scenes and thus, through rest of body and peace of mind, blessed by his vacation experiences. FEANK DEERWESTER. *•* *•* *•* NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. At the recent meeting of the National Educational Association, in Boston, those having the meeting in charge advertised Boston as a most fitting place for the teachers of the country to gather together. I heard a lady from Philadelphia object to this statement which, by the way, many of the speakers used to introduce their speeches, saying that Boston was not the center of learning, and that her historical and educational advantages were not greater than those of many other cities, mentioning Philadelphia as an example. Be that as it may, the teachers of Boston made these old historic spots very attractive to her visitors. It's about some of ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 the things they did for us I am going to write, rather than about the real work of the convention. I just want to say in passing that the most noteworthy feature of the Association, was the election of Mrs. Ella Fiagg Young as its president. The Fourth of July celebration was planned with reference to visiting teachers. There were two attractive features. In the morning there was a parade of the school children of Boston. They had worked out the periods of United States history in floats, some of which were very unique. In the afternoon was President Taft's address at the Harvard Stadium. He began his address by saying he was delighted to see us, etc. There were the usual receptions, one in particular for Mrs. Young; the usual concerts and lectures. They planned walking parties to visit the old landmarks in the city. These were very delightful, in spite of the heat. Our party was very fortunate to have for a guide the President of the Historical Society, who is a Boston teacher and a thoroughly delightful woman. These parties were all conducted by teachers from the Boston schools. These trips included visits to the old burying grounds. There are three of these: King's Chapel burying grounds is the oldest; was established about the time of the settlement, and contains tombs of many Colonial families. The Granary contains tombs dating from 1660. Here are found tombs and graves of Samuel Adams, James Otis. John Hancock, Paul Kevere, Peter Faneuil and many others of distinction and interest. The Kopp's Hill was the second burial place established. It was first used for interment in 1660. The Superintendent of these grounds has written histories of the people buried there. He related very many interesting stories of them. "We also visited the famous Old South Meeting House. Those wearing the N. E. A. badge were admitted free of charge. The present building was built in 1729. The place is used as a museum of historical relics. It is owned by the Old South Preservation Committee, composed of twenty-five Boston women. We were then taken to the Old North Church or Christ's Church, as it is commonly called. We sat in a pew and cooled off while the sexton told us the history of the church. He showed us the kind of lantern which hung in the steeple on the night of Paul Revere's famous ride. The church is still used as a place of worship. We were taken to the old State House,—also the new one,— Paul Revere's home, Faneuil Hall and many other old landmarks. Then there were excursions to out-of-town points of interest. One day we went to Lexington, Concord and Sleepy Hollow. We ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER passed the homes of Emerson and Louisa M. Alcott. At Lexington our guide showed us the battle field and the position of ihe Minute Men. At Concord we lunched at a Colonial Inn, a building used hy the American forces as a store house. Here we saw the Old North Bridge, the Battleground, the graves of the British soldiers, and the statue of the Minute Men. There were other excursions to Plymouth Rock, to Salem, to Harvard College, to Elmwood, and many oilier places of historical interest. I cannot speak too highly of the courtesy and attention shown us by the teachers and citizens of Boston. M. D. SENIOE NOTES. The Senior Class of the B. S. N. S. were at home to the School and Faculty on the evening of October 22, 1910. The Senior reception has become one of the annual affairs of the School, and the present Class outdid the former Classes by their genial hospitality to Students and Faculty. The rooms in which the Class entertained were yery prettily and artistically decorated with sprays of Oregon grapes, branches of Autumn leaves and chrysanthemums. Dainty refreshments were served in Miss Hay's room, which was lighted by candles, the artistic holders of which were made by the Senior girls in the Art department. The tables were bedecked with clusters of grapes and Autumn leaves. The blackboards of the ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 little sketches by Miss Tloglc. representing popular songs. In hidden nooks were found names of the Faculty in "Senior hieroglyphics." Mr. Stark and his orchestra of Normal students furnished delightful music during the evening. Miss Busby, who has recently come to the Senior Class from an Iowa Normal, rendered several charming selections. Party favors were tiny pennants of the Normal colors, with the Class number upon them. A GUEST. Miss Florence Plumb has been visiting at her home in Seattle. We are glad to report that Miss Lee Dickson is able to walk again. Miss Dickson sprained her ankle several weeks ago. Pearl Hightower spent several days at her home in Seattle this week. The Seniors "got acquainted." not only with themselves at their informal little party the first of the month, but with a couple of Juniors as well. The rest of the Junior Class was entertained by the Seniors on Schome Hill. The Seniors and Juniors, with the possible exception of two of them, enjoyed themselves immensely, and hope that another opportunity will be given them to show their commendable spirit of generosity. Out Basketball girls have begun their regular practices. Miss Abercrombie tells us that the turn-out and material promises well for the glory of the Seniors. We certainly accept Adelaide's statements when basketball is the subject in question. • HEART THROBS. With hair disheveled, unkempt, Eyes burning, and aching head, A maiden sits through the sma' wee hours Cramming History of Ed. "Cram! —cram! —cram! For the wicked there is no rest," She sighs, and eats a chunk of fudge; "Tomorrow we have a test." Cram! —cram! —cram! While daylight dawns in the East. And cram!—cram!—cram!— Both fudge and facts are the feast. And it's "Oh! to be a bird And fly to the farthest West!" For the saddest song that ever was heard Is 'Tomorrow we have a test!" So she looked up all the Schools That lived in the years gone by, And the men and their favorite rules; The "where," the "when," the "why!" Cram! —cram! —cram!— 'Till she thought her task was done— But of all the questions she had crammed He asked her—never a one! ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER JUNIOR NOTES Oh! Seniors dear And did you hear The news that's going 'round. The Juniors have you beat a block— They've run you to the ground. The other eve The Junior Class A party they did give, And, Seniors, you shan't ever know What things the Juniors did. —N. A. C, '12. • Myrtle Egtvet, while spending the week-end at her home in Seattle, attended the Queen Anne-Broadway game. Esther Franson spent the week-end with her parents in Seattle. Miss Felt (in Junior Class observation)—How would you rather be executed; as Mary, Queen of Scots, or Joan of Arc. Class (in unison)—As Mary, Queen of Scots. Miss F.—No, that's not right, for a hot steak is better than a cold chop. The Junior basketball team has been organized. Those turning out are: Anna Hadeen, center; Lucile Nicols and Era Franklin, forward; Lillian Cook and Miss Crossman, guards; Era Franklin was elected manager. With Mr. Bond as coach, we ought to do some good work. Get busy, Juniors! ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 FRESHMAN NOTES. On Wednesday, October 19, at Students' Hour, a meeting of the First Years was called for the purpose of Class Organization. The following officers were elected : President Mr. Gubbins Vice-President Mr. Odle Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Lidell Sergeant-at-Arnis Mr. Vandermei The Class teachers are Miss Dawson and Mr. Moodic. Mr. Sloan was appointed by President as Chairman of Constitutional Committee to revise and act upon old constitution; or if necessary, to draw up a new one. In order that members of the Class might become better acquainted, it was suggested that we have a party in the near future. Miss Allen was appointed as Chairman of entertainment committee. A Committee on Class Colors was also appointed. In meeting on October 26th no report was given by Committee on Constitution. Miss Allen reported favorably for a party and Class voted on Friday, November 4th, as the most convenient time. Orange and black were closen as the Class Colors. The matter of a girls' basketball team was discussed. It was decided to let the girls who desired to play list their names on bulletin board. A number of girls responded and also a number of boys of other Classes, desiring to be conspicous, added their names to the list and some were so persistent after fame that they added their names a second time after they were scratched out the first time. • • • A FOOTBALL COURTSHIP. I. Autumn maiden Full of fun; Football player, Chapter one. II. Maiden waves a flag of blue From the grand-stand— Chapter two. III. Foot-ball player turns to see; Down he tumbles— Chapter three. IV. Lost some hair and what is more Lost his heart— ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER That's Chapter four. V. And he says as surgeon mends, "I've won my goal," and that's the end Except there'll be a wedding soon And then a happy honeymoon.—Ex. A little boy went into a drug store and asked for some pills. "Anti-bilious?" inquired the clerk. "No; uncle," said the boy. • A small girl went into a store for some red dress goods. She knew what color she wanted but could not make the clerk understand. Finally she turned and went out into the street, where she stopped an old man. "Will you please come with me a minu t e ? " she said. Bringing him to 1 he dress goods counter, she said triumphantly: " I t ' s just the color of this gentleman's nose." • E. F. (Cupid) was heard complaining that she couldn't play her role any more since her bow (or beau) was stolen. • "There is no good in the devil." Proof: Drop the " d " in spelling his name and you have " e v i l " ; drop the " e " and you have " v i l " (long sound of i ) ; drop the " i " and you have " 1 " (giving the sound as in cockney English) and you have what Billy Sunday calls H-E-L-L. Here's the devil from A to Z. Devil —Evil—Vile—111—Hell. • Mr. Bever (in English History)—"What was the attitude of Henry toward Thomas a Becket, Mr. Holcombe?" Mr. Holcombe—"Why, he was very sorry after he died." * Mrs. Figgers (with newspaper)—"Do you know, Henry, that every time you draw your breath somebody dies ? '' ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Mr. Figgers—"Well, I'm sorry; but I can't help it. If I quit drawing my breath I'll die, too !" • "Do you know that a gaseous emanation from radium is transformed into helium, Miss Elderly?" "Now, Mr. Jinks. I'll just bet you are talking love to me in Latin."—Ex. • Mrs. Thatcher (to Section C)—"What are you singing over here?" Answer (from Section A)—"Terrible!" WANT ADS. Wanted:—To take advanced zoology course this semester.— D. D. and T. Wanted:—To know why some of 1hc Junior girls are so anxious to meet the "Lord." Wanted—To know what kind of gum A. II. invests in. Wanted:—Exact information as to the best way to get "nicke l s " (Nichols)—Apply to N. A., Jr. Class. Wanted:—To learn how to dance.—E. P. Wanted:—To know wh}' A. R. always helps N. C. get her books out of her locker. Wanted:—Some one to write "See Me" on plans for Miss Drake. She is much overworked in that line. Wanted (by the Seniors) :—Knowledge of the postal laws. Wanted:—To know who belongs to " t h a t " smile.—C. L. Wanted:—To engage the same locker next year.—N. A. 0. R. Wanted:—To find a good shoe store.—A. R. Information Given:—Everyone should have an "Aim"—er— two in school.—L. N. For Sale—.-Cheap! Hair ornaments. Special line of scarlet bands.—Row Guinneas. Wanted:—Short stories for The Messenger. Wanted:—To know why L. N. studies so hard after school. Wanted—Some one to call me dearie.—M. F. Wanted:—To learn how to sing bass.—A. R. Note—We wonder why? • "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" Said one of our best poets: — But a "gallant youth" at the Normal Is a prize and the girls all know it. —M. P. '12. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER I send this message thru' pity To one that is dear to me, In hopes that a Senior laddie Buys "Herpicide" in quantities.—Jr. *•* She—"Why do they .always cheer when a fellow is hurt in a football game?" He—"So the girls can't hear what he's saying."—Ex. • Our Normal is so large And the Seniors are so small, That the Juniors have an awful time Escorting them through the hall. —M. F., '12. • Applicant at. the Golden Gate—"Pray, let me i n ." St. Peter—"Hast thou fulfilled the commandments and done good without ceasing?" Applicant—"From my earliest recollections." St. Peter—"Didst thou subscribe for The Messenger?" Applicant—"No; I read the other fellow's." St. Peter—"Go below!" • HEARD IN ENGLISH HISTORY. Mr. B (discussing the church of England)—"There was a bishop, and in this bishop was a cathedral." Miss B. (discussing the court system)—"They were fined for breeches of promise." After this Mr. Bever remarked that he thought a Messenger correspondent might be getting some material. V A wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he heard the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard, Why aren't we all more like this bird. • Girl—"Miss Gottlieb, your medicine is no good." Miss G.—"Did you buy the peroxide for a gargle?" Girl—"No." Miss G.—"Did you buy that quinine?" Girl—"No." Miss G.—"W-e-1-1 !" You can imagine how Miss G. said " W e l l !" • Miss B. (to American History Class)—"You might just as well talk to a block of wood as to a block-head." ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Clifford's heart is in a whirl At the sight of any girl; Be she young or be she old She to him is just like gold. • Heard in a Class Meeting—"The committee on basket ball; is she here?"—G. • Mr. Philippi (in Physics T)—"Miss Prichard. you may put problem three on the side board." • Modern Shakespeare:—"How much did Romey owe?" "That depends on how much July et." • He who knows, and knows that he knows. He is a Senior. Revere him! He who knows and knows not that he knows. He is a Junior. Honor him! He who knows not and knows he knows not. He is a Sophomore. Pity him! He who knows not and knows not he knows not. He is a Freshman. Shun him! The Choral Club of this year appeared for the first time in public at the musical program given at Assembly hour, Friday. October 28. The girls were greeted with hearty and enthusiastic applause and being unable to satisfy the Assembly with two numbers, were called back to repeat the second number, by a special request from Dr. Mathes. The enthusiasm shown by the student body as a whole speaks louder than any written praise that can be given the Club, ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. Report of regular meeting held September 28th. 1910. Board advanced $76.50 to Mr. Holcombe to pay the expenses of the football team on its trip to Tacoma, on condition that, the University of Puget Sound reimburse Mr. Holcombe the same amount after the game had been played. Messrs. Rogers. Heath and Gibson were appointed on the Boys' Entertaiument Committee. The application of Miss Victoria Thibert for the position of Business Manager of The Messenger, to succeed Mr. Becker, was accepted by the Board. Misses Rexroth, Caldwell and Gray were appointed as a committee to see about a School pin. Salary and store bills to the extent of $1,168.72, were allowed. At regular meeting held October 5th— Mr. Johnson allowed $7.50 for exlra help in the store for the month of September. Mr. Deerwester authorized to join our Business Manager in drawing up a contract with Mr. Irish for printing The Messenger. Owing to a misunderstanding the game with University of Puget Sound was not played. Mr. Holcombe's report of the expenses of the team—$68.50—approved. Mr. Holcombe refunded balance of $8.00. Mr. Whipple was authorized 1o investigate the misunderstanding with the University, and see why the game was not played. Mr. Johnson's Summer School report accepted. Special meeting held October 8th. Mr. Holcombe was authorized to draw $60.00 from the general fund to defray expenses of the Broadway games. At regular meeting held October 12th— Mr. Holcomb 's reported of the Broadway game accepted. Mr. Plolcombe returns $16.90 as a balance of the $60 allowed. The Treasurer was authorized to pay to the State Normal School $159.54, for text books. At regular meeting held October 19th— Board decided to arrange for the taking of an Xmas offering for the Tulalip Indian School. Store bills to the extent of $87.89 were allowed. At regular meeting held October 26th— Athletic Manager's report for the Bellingham High game accepted. Store bills to the extent of $27.14 were allowed. Adjournment. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 HISTORY CLUB. The History Club has been holding its regular meetings every Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bever. There are twenty members enrolled and they are all enthusiastically working. At present each member is preparing the history of their home town or surrounding country, or perhaps the sketch of same man prominent in the Northwest. October 12th. Elsie Gabbert gave a sketch of Harvey Scott, who recently died, and is prominent in the history of Portland, Oregon. October 19th, Olga Olson gave a history of Bainbridge Island, and October 2( gt;th, Gertrude Gabbert gave the life and expeditions of Ezra Meeker. • • • Y. W. C. A. The regular weekly meeting of the Y. W. 0. A. on Thursday, October 20Lh, was on Conference Echoes with Miss Violet Parkec as leader. The meeting was followed by a soial time at which refreshments were served and about one hundred girls received into membership, making a total of 145. Next Thursday, November 3rd, we hope to have the Rev. Mr. Macartney a t our Y. W. C. A. meeting io tell us about the World's Conference of Missions which was held in Edinburgh last summer. One day last week each member of the Y. W. C. A. of the Normal School was the happy recipient of an artistic invitation, bearing the suggestive Jack-o-Lantern face and these mysterious words— "Vampires and Jack-o-Lanterns jolly, Bid you unto All-Hallow's folly! Hither come by dark o'moon! You cannot join the fun too soon!" Gymnasum, Oct. 28, 8 p. m." And there they all assembled—ghosts, witches, hobgoblin.* and the rest—and enjoyed one of the happiest parties of the season. If you don't belong to the Y. W. C. A. you don't know what you missed. The Mission Study Committee offers a most attractive course in that work for this year. Listen!! Doesn't this sound interesting? ''The Sunrise Kingdom," led by Miss Hillis; "Korea," with Miss Lucy Norton, Miss Carrie George and Miss Caldwell as leaders; "South America," with Emma Rexroth, and "Princely Men of the Heavenly Kingdom,'' under the leadership of Geneva Johnson. We are proud to tell you that we have one hundred and four ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER girls engaged in active, systematic Bible Study. But we want more. Are you not interested in studying "The Life of Christ," "The Life of Paul." "Old Testament Heroes," or "The Old Testament by Books?" See the poster. • • • ALKASIAH. Several weeks ago the members of the Alkasiah Society planned to give a party. This plan was carried out on Tuesday evening, October the twenty-fifth, when a crowd of young people were ushered into the Faculty Room by a silent but awe inspiring ghost. The room was prettily decorated with yellow crepe paper and Autumn leaves. On the mantel were several jolly looking jack-o-lanterns. When the lights were turned low, the room, with its decorations, made a very pleasing Hallowe'en picture. The evening was spent in telling fortunes, playing games and telling weird ghost stories. Apples, doughnuts, and marshmallows, toasted before the fireplace, were enjoyed by the guests. After one last story all departed, declaring that they had enjoyed one of the most delightful of Hallowe'en parties. • • • PIIILOMATHEANS. On the evening of October 6th, the Philomathean Literary Society held their second meeting and gave a very interesting college program, followed by a business meeting and the initiation of the new members. The following were welcomed into the Society: Misses Inez Gibson, Geneva Johnson, Grace Devereaux, Gertrude Scott, Johnson, Anna Bachman, George Birney, Gilbert-son, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Lidell. The next meeting was held October 20th, and the following program presented: PROGRAM. Duet Virginia Mathes, Dorothy Deerwester Roll Call— Members answering with quotations about Autumn Debate—Resolved, That Organized Labor is more detrimental to the Country Than Organized Capital—Affirmative, Mr. Lidell; Negative, Mr. Whipple. Recitation (Humorous) Miss Opal Spinning Questions to Be Settled by Our State at the Coming Election Miss Scott National Questions To Be Settled Miss Flowers Instrumental Solo Miss Laura Mellish ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 23 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 23 The program was well given and showed good work. The debate was won by the negative speaker, Mr. Whipple. Last week the new Philomathean bulletin board made its public appearance. It is very suggestive and does credit to the makers. At the next meeting. Thursday. November 3rd. a Field-Rilcy program will be given. The Philomatheans are planning for several festivities in the future. • • • THE JOYS OF SCHOOL DAYS. (Apologies to R. B.) Oh, our school days' prime vigor! No spirit feels waste, Not a muscle is stopped in its playing, nor sinew unbraced. Oh, the climb to the Normal! The leaping up steps made of rock, The fast rushing of feet through the hallway in a race with the clock, And the plunge in the Training Department—the bad hoys all there, With their sulkiness making the teacher jump out of his chair. Then the meal to be had in the Girls' Hall—the price is a dime— There's none ever left on the table despite the short time; And the sleep in the History of Ed Class—it's needless to tell That the instructor is wont to go warbling so softly and well. How good is this life, the mere living! How fit to employ All the time and the brain of the senseless forever—O, joy! Miss Rossie Elzey, '10, is teaching at Chehalis. Miss Mary DuBois, '09, is teaching again this year at LaCon-ner. Eoyal Niles is attending Whitman College. Miss Winona Williams is teaching the 4th grade in the Fern-dale school. Miss Edith Fouts, '01, and Mr. George M. Dress, of New York City, were married in Bellingham Oct. 11th, by Rev. Father Fer-land, of the Church of the Assumption. The Misses Bessie Prickman and Lucy Crockman, '09, are teaching in Olympia. Herbert Studebaker, '10, is teaching at Laurel. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER The Misses Juanita Ambrose and Betsey Stenberg. '10, are teaching in the Bellingham schools. Miss Margaret Bird is teaching again this year in the Primary Department of the school at Monroe. Miss Margaret Walton, '10. is teaching in her home town, •Snohomish. Miss Josephine Augustine is teaching near Monroe. Miss Esther Parkyn, '30, teaches at Hillyard, near Spokane. Mrs. Grant Conley, nee Goldie Brown, who was married last winter, resides at Williston, North Dakota. Mrs. Conley will be remembered as being the author of a book off verses, entitled "Heart Songs." Miss Bessie McDowell is teaching the South Sultan school. Miss Gertrude Thompson is teaching at Silver Lake. Miss May Pillman, '05, was married this summer and resides in Seattle. Miss Clara Garrison is teaching at Belleville. Miss Katie Westley is teaching the Primary Department of the Marsh school, near Everett. Mr. Herbert Stinson is supervisor of a consolidated district in Lewis County. Miss Mary Piltz is teaching at Lowell. Miss Elsie Phillippi is teaching six miles from Walla Walla. She has four pupils and is reported to be almost "worked to death." Miss Mary Smith has a school near Walla Walla. Miss Florence Currier, '10, is leaching the Sixth Grade in the Ellensburg Public Schools. The Misses Ethel Nichols and Frances DesAulniers, both members of the class of '10, are teaching at Arlington. Miss Grace Armstrong, '10, has a position in the Blaine schools. Miss Annie Bowie, '10, is teaching in the City Schools at Gold-endale, and her sister, Miss Margaret, '10, is working in the County Superintendent's office at the same place. Miss Emma Currier, '09, was married last June to Winifred Burch, a prominent business man of Ellensburg. Miss Audrey Arline Carnine and Mr. Albert LeEoy Chapman were married at Kalama, Wash., October 30th. Miss Bess Nichols, '10, is teaching at Leban, Wash. Miss Elizabeth Hemphill, '10, who is teaching at Auburn, spent the week end of October 14th visiting here with Hedwig Utzinger. Misses Laura Souders and Ethel Agen, both '10 graduates, ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 are located at Woodland, Wash., where Ethel Gerding, '09. is teaching also. A Bellingham visitor this month was Miss Ethel Nichols, '10, who has a position in the Arlington schools. • "There, but for the grace of God, goes Jonathan Edwards." —Jonathan Edwards, on seeing a criminal passing to his. fate "Not one of us but might look at any fallen fellow-being and say: 'There, but for the grace of a myriad of accidental circumstances, goes myself.' "—Charles Erskine Scott Wood. A PLEA. We know not, in life's humble way, The force which blunts cur brother's lance; Men's souls striving in agony Against the walls of circumstance: Have Charity.! We dream not of heredity's bonds That bind and bruise our fellow-men, We see but halting, stumbling steps As they confront the world again: Have Charity! Be not thou, then, a pharisee Boasting of thine immunity, We—creatures all,— of circumstance, Must needs pray all for Charity! —Goldie Wreston Brown. V V %* CALENDAR. Oct. 5.—Heap big powwow in Normal camp at Students' H o u r - Football Rally— Did we whisper? Oh, no. Did we talk? Yes, some. Did we sing? Just a few. Did we yell? Well, rather. Oct. 6.—Miss Baker lectures on Equal Suffrage. Cheer up, we may vote yet. Oct. 8.—Broadway High Boys visit the Dormitory. Was everything happy? Well, I guess. Our boys put their lives on the altar for the Normal. For once in a lifetime there are nearly enough boys to go around at dinner. On this rainy night Our Dean returns. Quiet reins once again at the Hall. Oct. 10.—Lecture course on "How to E a t " "begins to s t a r t " at Edens Hall. The mystery of the bread and butter plate is explained in full. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 26 ---------- 26 TEE MESSENGER Sedate Seniors are somewhat surprised when. Jovial Juniors journey up Sehome Hill—Thrilling capture made— Which stairs did Myrtle fall down? Oct. 11.—Joking Juniors swipe the wrong penant from Assembly —Naughty! Dr. Stanton Coit lectures. Oct. 12.—Miss Lawrence entertains at dinner The Normal cooks distinguish themselves. Oct. 13.—In search of information. Mr. Decrwester gives a Psychology test. More etiquette at the Hall—The Seniors (poor dears) hear how to play " p a " and " m a ." Oct. 14.—Assembly. The Juniors try to be funny. To do something classy and bright, To see 1hem all so neatly quelcbed Was certainly a sight. (How did they get it down?) The Tenth Grades enjoy themselves by entertaining and feeding themselves Oct. 15.—Our gridiron heroes take a trip to Seattle—Cheer up! the worst is yet to come. Once more again our instructors enjoy themselves Avhen three of the ladies entertain. It behooves the students to get busy. The faculty is certainly setting a hot pace in the social line. Sunday, Oct. 16.—Dinner is served. Edens Hall dines in some style! Oct. 17.—Mrs. Frances Ileadlee talkes with lantern slides on Ha-wawii— Lets save up our money and go. Why this unwonted activity in the region of the rest room? Why this rush? Why this scurry? —The final roundup for physical exam, of High School, and recreant Seniors, takes place! Oct. 18.—The Board of Trustees presents a fine picture of Mr. Edens to the school—The Senior girls begin to "do things" in the basket ball line. Oct. 19.—First penant raising on campus by Seniors. Oct. 20.—Henry East, by mistake, recognizes a Normal girl—Said girl carried away on a stretcher. Oct. 21.—The Juniors gave a party. The feed failed to arrive. Who swiped that Junior ice cream? I t ' s not hard to decide. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 Oct. 22.—Big game at the Fair Grounds—Our eapiain gets excited. The Seniors give reception to faculty and students. Oct. 24.—After careful deliberation and serious thought, as well as much discussion, we are allowed time to cat at noon. Oct. 25—The Alkasiah Club gives a jolly Hallowe'en party—Who was the ghost? The boys certainly had a close shave. Oct. 26.—Mr. DeGross forgets to wear his striped sweater—Five inmates of the Hall are found in a dead swoon. Miss Hayes talks on Nazimova—Tears are everywhere in evidence. Oct. 27.—For recreation Mr. Deerwester gives a History oi! E-.l. test. Weeping and Hashing of teeth among the Seniors. Oct. 28.—Students' program in Assembly. The Y. W. girls give a Hallowe'en frolic. We are sorry, boys,, but this is one time when you're not invited. Oct. 29.—Alarge(?) crowd climbs Mt. Chuckanut. We occupy choice seats in the Normal box and enjoy Nazimova. Oct. 30.—Five of the boys call at the Dorm. Mr. Becker's flirtation with a certain young lady is the feature of the evening. The football season is at its heighth now all aver the country and no little interest is being shown in this sport at the Normal. The boys are still turning out regularly for practice, and although they have been defeated in the three games they have played, yet they have put up a fine game in every case. There is no bright and shining star on the team such as we had last year, but the general line-up is far superior to that of last year. The line is strong and holds its own with any team the Normal has played this year. The forward pass which is being used a great deal this year, has not been mastered by the Normal team,, a fact that is due to insufficient time and men for practice. The boys are playing with a ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 28 ---------- 28 TEE MESSENGER class of stronger teams this year than ever before, and considering the difficulties Ihey encounter in putting out a team, they are doing remarkably well. Games with Whitworth College, Everett, and the local High are talked of, but as yet no definite schedule has been made. • • • Royal Niles, Avho was captain and star halfback of the Normal team last year, is making a great name for himself on the Whitman College eleven. In the game with the U. of W. on Oct. 27, he did great work forward passing and kicking, and executed a clever drop kick for goal within one minute after the game started. The Normal school friends of Mr. Niles are proud of the showing he is making in college football. • BROADWAY HIGH. 29; BELLINGITAM NORMAL, 0. On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Normal eleven met defeat at the hands of the fast Broadway High 1eam of Seattle. The game occurred at the local fair grounds and the gridiron was a veritable sea of mud, consequently the players were treated to a fine mud-bath, and because of a wet ball and slippery field, good playing was almost impossible. Broadway kicked off to the Normal and Brenizer got the ball and worked his way back to the center of the field before being downed. It was the longest gain made by the Normal team, for they were clearly outclassed and were placed on the defensive throughout the entire game . They put up a plucky fight, however, and were always in the game to the very last whistle. Broadway resorted to loose plays and used the forward pass successfully a number of times. They had an excellent interference, which made their end runs good ground-gainers. The result was five touchdowns, two goals and a safety for Broadway bringing their score up to 29. The Normal line-up: Odle. c.; Marshall, r. g.; Sloan, r, t.; Fritz, Krouse, r. e.; Tidball, 1. t.: Thomas, 1. e.; Copenhaver, 1. e.; Cade, Johns, q. b.; Gubbins, Cade, r. h.; East, f. b.: Brenizer, 1. h. • QUEEN ANNE HIGH, 20; NORMAL, 0. On Saturday, October 15, the Normal eleven played the Queen Anne eleven at Seattle. For the first quarter the score stood 0 to 0 in favor of the Normal, for our boys had the better of the argument. The Normal line was stronger than Queen Anne's and could pile of the line-bucks of the Seattle boys quite easily. In the second quarter Queen Anne adopted loose playing and ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 used the forward pass. This was responsible for their end of the score, for they were more experienced in this phase of football than the Normal boys. Queen Anne made four touchdowns, but did not kick a goal. For the Normal, Krausc and Fritz, our whirlwind ends, played star games, although " S t u b " Cade at quarterback played in his usual consistent manner, and put up a brilliant defensive game. • BELLINGHAM HIGH, 11; NORMAL, 0. On October 22nd, the Normal team played their old rivals, the Bellingham High eleven. Each school was represented by a large aggregation but for some reason the Normal crowd did not do as good cheering as usual. The weather was ideal, the Normal team was in fine trim and would have won the game but for the field officials. These worthy gentlemen either never knew the rules or had forgotten them, for 1hey made a grand display of their ignorance in several important decisions; and the pecular part of it is that the High School always profited by the ignorance of the umpire and the referee. The teams were pretty well matched, although the Normal had a little best of the argument on straight line bucks. The Normal line held splendidly, and especially when the ball neared their goal. In the first quarter the High had placed the ball on the Normal's five-yard line, and then the Blue and White warriors held the line, the High thus losing the ball. The Normal then kicked out of danger. Again, later in the game, the ball was on the Normal's one-yard line, and our boys held for three downs and the High failed to carry the ball over the line. The one play in which the High excelled was a fake, in which Gaffney, their quarter-back, carried the ball in a quick plunge through the line. This was the play which they used time and again, and was the one which gave them their first score. This was in the second quarter, and their other touchdown came in the fourth quarter, after the Normal team, in an attempt to play both the High eleven and the officials, had somewhat gone to pieces. In this last quarter the game was devoid of good football playing, and was marked only by constant disputes and occasional slugging and rough work. The line-up: High— —Normal Tidball center Hawkins Otto left guard Marshall Howard .,,., left tackle Moultray ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Wheeler left end Copenhaver Meade-Aiken right, guard Sloan Thiel right tackle Tidball Peters right end Kraiisc W. Southerland right halfback Gubbins McPherson fullback Bast Morgan left halfback H. East Gaffney quarterback Cade BASKET-BALL "How do you feel after the game?" "I can hardly navigate, how are you?" "I love to play Basket-ball." "Doesn't she play dandy?" " I wonder who will make first team?" "Don't forget practice tonight!" These are a few of the remarks that can be heard as you pass through the halls. Basketball season has started in all its glory; and each athletic girl is going to take advantage of her opportunity in helping win the Kline Cup for her Class. The Seniors were the first to make their appearance for practice on the evening of October 17. The line-up was excellent. The old players who have not played for years went into the game, as enthusiastically as if they had never stopped, and some of the new girls, who have never handled the ball, played like old players. Under the excellent management of Miss Stark and their coach, Mr. Holcombe, the Seniors are looking forward for some good playing. The Juniors are out in full force with, all their old and new ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 players. They are working hard and will give any learn a hard fight to win. What Era Franklin, their manager, lacks in size, she makes up in enthusiasm and Class spirit. Mr. Bond, the Junior's stand-by, is out with his smile and good will to coach them, and with his assistance they will climb the ladder and print 1heir name in the "Hall of Fame." The First Years are the third in the line to go out into lite field of Athletics. Although they arc light that is no sign they cannot play; for last year we had as an example when the Second Years held their ground so bravely. Wake up!!! other Classmen, and organize your teams. The Final games will be here and you will be sleeping. • • • EXCHANGES. We are always glad to receive Exchanges and will see that none are neglected or overlooked. We received many Exchanges too late for our last issue, but will send our "Messenger" this month. It is the privilege of the students to ask for other papers to be placed on our Exchange list. We want you all to take an active interest in this department as we know everyone enjoys reading the many good Exchanges which we receive. The Whims, from Broadway High School: Your cuts and photographs are especially good; your directory of "Whim's" advertisers and system of coupons is the best we have ever seen in any of the papers. "The Bugle," from Monroe, Michigan: Your paper, though small, is very interesting. Your jokes and editorial cuts are good. "The Mankatonian," from Mankato, Minn : Your two poems were very good. Poems always add greatly to the attractiveness of the papers. You need a few good cuts. ''The Boosl e r , ' ' from Chadron, Nebraska. You have the right spirit. Just keep on boosting. The " E h Kah Nam," from Walla Walla High School: You are a good, breezy little paper. We like your style and cuts. "Vox Studentis," from Union City, Tenn.: Your material is good, but some good cuts would add greatly to the appearance of your paper. "The Kodak," from Everett: Your literary Department could be worked up, but your class notes and jokes are especially good. We hope to receive many more exchanges next month than we did this one. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER IN THE AUDITORIUM. Mr. John J. Edens, one of JBellingham's most noted pioneers, was born in Kentucky, from whence his parents moved to Missouri, and thence to Puget Sound, and for about forty years, Mr. Edens has resided in the Puget Sound region in the vicinity of Bellingham and has watched its marvelous growth. Early in the settlement of this region good schools were established and in 1895 our own B. S. N. S. was started. Mr. Edens, as one of the first trustees, worked laboriously for its construction. All these years he has labored cheerfully and willingly on the Board and still remains the honored Senior member. The past Summer, Mr. Edens made a trip to the East, the first since his residence in Washington, and in Atlantic City joined 15,000 veteran soldiers in their great encampment in that city. With pride he tells how for three hours, the 15,000 veterans marched in procession, and less than two hundred dropped out of the ranks because of fatigue. Spurred on by memories of former days and refreshed on the way by cooling drinks of ice water from the hands of daintily white-gowned children, who stood ready to serve them, they marched gallantly on, amid the vast throngs who assembled to do them honor. On former battle fields he again stood and with old comrades and old friends, some of whom, strange to say, wore the gray, he drove over the fields and in memory went back to the '60's. Just before his departure, Mr. Clark, the registrar, camera in hand, visited Mr. Edens in his home and succeeded in securing an excellent photograph. This he quietly showed to the other members of the Board, and with their heartiest co-operation, had it enlarged. Upon his return, Mr. Edens, with Mr. F. F. Handschy and J. J. Donovan, the other members of the Board of Trustees, were asked to visit the Normal that they might meet the students, so that the students might know them. A secret, draped in "Old Glory," was seen on the platform, as all gathered for morning assembly. Dr. Mathes presented Mr. F. F. Handschy, the Junior member of the Board, and after a short address to the students on Mr. Edens' work as a member of the Board, at his signal the Misses Richard and Freeborn tore back the drapery of "Old Glory,'' and there stood unveiled the splendid enlarged picture of John J. Edens. It was a genuine but pleasant surprise to Mr. Edens and the School. The picture now hangs in the Trustees' Room, an in-spiriation to all. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 The regular long assembly of Friday was postponed on Oct. 14th, until the following Monday when Mrs. Headlee very charmingly gave a stereopticon lecture on our own fair, balmy Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Headlee has recently made the trip and the pictures she presented were those secured during her sojourn among the islands. • We were delightfully entertained by Mr. Bond and Mr. Bevor at the Assembly period of Oct. 22. Mr. Bond and Mr. Bever told their vacation experiences. We are always glad to hear from faculty members. • We hardly realized that such talent was in our midst until last Friday morning, when we were agreeably surprised by a program given by Student talent. The rendition of the following program was so much appreciated that we want a repetition of a Student program: STUDENT PROGRAM. Normal Auditorium, October 28, 1910. Football Day ..-..••• Veazie Chorus. Flowers, Awake! . . . . Warner Emma Rexroth Cutting from "Madonna of the Tubs" E. S. Phelps Alma Neilson For a Dream's Sake Cowen Willard Holcombe Piano Solo, from "Lucia di Lammermoor" ..••.. Donizetti Absent Metcalf Kentucky Babe Geibel Normal Choral Club • • • HIGH SCHOOL. The Second Year Class of the High School was organized early in September. The last year's Constitution was amended and adopted and the following officials were elected: Evelyn Newell President Horace Mather Vice-President Irma Wright Secretary-Treasurer Franklyn Sly Sergeant-at-Arms The First Year Class was organized Oct. 1, 1910. Officers were elected, as follows: Mary Riordan President Darrell Williams Vice-President Fred Horst Secretary Thomas Allison Treasurer Thomas Bulmer Sergeant-at-Arms ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER With fifty energetic boys and girls (more than twice the number we had at this time last year) the Normal High School seems to be a success in every way, with long years of prosperity stretching before it. Although not many of last year's pupils are back this year, the new Students bring new ideas and hopes with them and we are more fortunate than before. Both grades are working for the betterment of all, physically, mentally, morally and socially. There is much Class spirit in each organization, and several harmless clashes have occurred. Both grades are in the race for The Messenger pennant and each intends to win. On the whole, the High School seems to be flourishing and becoming an important factor in the School. We all feel that no small amount of our success is due to the guiding hand of Mr. Patchin. He has given unreservedly of his time and energy to bring us where Ave are today. The first social event of the season occurred about three weeks ago when the new Class was entertained by the Tenth Grade. Although the gathering consisted chiefly of chaperons, they were all so interested in each other that both Classes had a most delightful time. For various good reasons the boys have attempted nothing in the line of football this season. But basketball is not slighted. The boys are turning out for.practice and expect to be in good condition soon. What they lack in weight they gain in speed; and although some of the fellows never saw a basket-ball before, all handle it like experts. Swartz, forward on last year's team, plays the same position and was chosen captain for this year. • • * NEGATIVE THANKFULNESS Ma says 'at tomorrer's Thanksgivin' An' we ought to be thankful a lot; But in tryin' to count up my blessings I'm thankfullest fer what I ain't got. I ain't got the mumps ner the measles An' I ain't got hair that'll curl, An' I'm thankfuller 'n all creation That God didn't make me a girl. I'm thankful that all days ain't Sundays An' that all the fish haven't been caught, That Fourth of July ain't in winter, An' that Pa don't do what he ought. Fer he alius says he ought to give me A wallopin' right on the spot; But he don't—an' then he fergits it. Oh! I'm thankful fer what I ain't got. —'11. • Misses may come, and misses may go, But old maids stay forever.—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash 60MPELLED TO MOVE SALE Offers Unexcelled Bargains all through The big store offers the most phenomenal price concessions. The throngs that have shopped here since this great sale started are advertising this sale, so t h a t this store is filled every day. The low prices have made it possible for us to double our usual business of this season, and we are positive now that this firm will not be inconvenienced by giving up this building the first of the year. Prices like we are making, from now until then, will close out the greater part of this big stock. Any person who appreciates a genuine bargain cannot help but hail with delight the fact that we offer, without reserve, this entire stock at the lowest ever heard of prices. THE F"AIR ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS O I H Y B E A Y O B M E N ? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,OWANES THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying Less Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death #1,000 #2,000 #3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 1,500 Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years. 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50 years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors ALL SIZES ALL LEATHERS ONE PRICE $2.50 RoomB - - - Red Front Bldg. Rooms 11-12 Red Front Bldg. Phone Main 636 Oscar Nordquist rierchant Tailor Cleaning and Pressing All Work Guaranteed Bellingham .' .' •' •" Washington AYMOND'S SHOES You'll find, have just a little more style, approach a little nearer the ideal, fit your foot a little better, wear longer and dress your feet more nearly in the approved fashion than others. A pair when you need them will convince you. Prices from $2.00 to $5.00 E O . F". R A Y M O N D ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS VISIT THE CAYE 1240 Elk Street Candies and Ice Cream made to order for parties Hot Fountain Drinks Phone Main 2071 NEW YORK OUTFITTING CO. Outfitters for Men and Women . •^**M ••"••• • *mim m • « • • • • Cash or Credit ':^*^HI 139 West Holly .' .* ." .* Bellingham, Washington We erect nine-tenths of the monuments in Skagit, Whatcom, and San Juan counties. WHY? We defy competition. We treat our patrons liberally. Inquiries gladly answered. Write us. Bellingham Marble Granite Co. 404 West Holly Street HSIVP 911 F l p r t r i r Imil An E l e c t r i c *tetin gt;n enables the IIC VG a i l UIGUU IO II Ull student to keep his or her clothes al- in Your Room . . . . rTb r i g?a^i, , e a t It 17f t s b u ta trifle—a 16 candle power light current is all it requires. If you don't have to pay for your own light, it don't cost you anything Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. Bay and Holly - Exchange 1; Automatic B - l ll ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS TRY U S = PHOTO FINISHING Better Work at Lower Prices Carr's Pharmacy New Mason Block Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; RANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty Homes on All kinds of Monthly Payments Insurance We Go on Your Bond R. L KLINE INV. CO. Bellingham's Reliable Real Estate Firm First National Bank Bldg. - - Bellingham VICTOR A. ROKDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHT, Cashier WK. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JOKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B L L I N 8 H A M . BJASHINOTON CAPITAL STOCK! AND SURPLUS 9260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • I M H i M i f l ^ For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials of business success, the Bel-lingham Business College has no peer either east or west. B U S I N E S S OOUCELCiEl There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, successful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 13183^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 For the Latest and Most Select Line of Art Needlework Goods V I S IT The Priscilla Needlecraft Shop 1249 Elk Street Lecture Course °f 191Q a*d 1911 MADAM LANGENDORF, Nov. 28 JUDGE BEN LINDLEY, Jan. 19 HUBBARD MUIR, Critic, Chicago Tribune, Feb. 4 CHAMP CLARK, April 14 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SEASON TICKET $ 2 - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ••i••l••••l i=i= gt;p=i= T= gt;rvcrrp=;T= gt; l •••••••• FREE POSTER TO YOUNG MEN •••• . - - . _ _ _ _ _ _ _^_ _ _ _ _^ _ _ •••• ,•*s s•a• m -^^- m -^^ ^^ m w ^a« m wm " ^ * w •#•#••„ •• •• •• •• •••••••• ::;S The Poster is from an original paint- Hi: :••• ing by the Artist McFall, lithographed »!£ •••• in six colors, on artists' paper, size 18 •••• :•«':•:•: by 26 inches .• .• i•:•i••: •••• •••• •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••• Plan to select your Fall *;•; Suit when you come . ••» •••• •••• 1 FROLIGH'S SAMPLE SUIT SHOP 1 •••••••• •••••••• •••• •••• ::JS UP S T A I R S , Rooms 418, 419, 420, 421 Exchange Bldg •••• :::: Take Elevator and Save $10.00 On Your Suit •••••••• • • • • •••••••• •••• SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day 1021 Elk Street .• ." .' Both Phones 217 Phone your order to the ROYAL DAIRY CO. FOR Milk, Cream, Ice Cream, Butter, Eggs and Cheese M 46 - - - - - A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail Shelf and Heavy Hardware 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E N O T I CE MONT GOME RY' S Ave I s tbe p l a c e to b d y yoCir FCiel or get yoCir TrGr^s fyaGled . . PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS W O L, L, G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellinghain, Washington THE COLUMBIA BAKERY Is the place to go for The new kind of Bread and all kinds of Pastry 1309 ELK STREET While attending the Normal arrange with us to take a course in Shorthand, Type writing, Bookkeeping or Penmanship Send for Catalogue We teach Pitman. Graham and Gregg Shorthand, Office P r a c t i c e , Bookkeeping and Fine Penmanship Phone M7S6 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Good Board and Rooms at Mrs. Swems A Home-Like Place for Girls Steam Heat, Bath and Use Laundry Rooms $6 and $8. Board, if Desired, $14 per Calendar Month E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 ." A 254 A.G.Wickman g y Q ^ g W|CKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry 936 Elk Street A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS w- % Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1S95 (F WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY i EXPRESS and DRAYING (C BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. 4 W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: fiain 70; Home, A 670 ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON Bellingham JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. L. MUNRO E. N. HASKELL MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON PHOTOS W e m a k e Photos that please. Our prices are reasonable. PORTRAITS, COMMERCIAL WORK, ENLARGING FRAMING SAND/SON STUDIO 126V2 W. Holly St. Phones: A 071—M 989 StlldeiltS ill all SchOOlS. People who read much are more than likely to need glasses. Dullness, or lack of ability to concentrate may often be traced to confused vision. WE ARE EXPERT OPTICIANS The oldest established and most successful in Bellingham. We are the only Opticians in the Northwest authorized to fit HEALTH-RAY LENSES 104 E. Holly St. I N I S GOLD SILVESMITH Established 15 Years Bellingham, Wash ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xxiv] ---------- tfflfflWBWWIW lMUl! 1 WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellingham, Washington TWELFTH YEAR Some Advantages Offered: Four modern buildings; a home for young ladies; gymnasium and athletic field; four general courses of study; privileges for lecture work; four grades of certificates and diplomas; ten grades in practice school; courses offered in industrial subjects; courses offered for rural school teachers; moderate living expenses; opportunities to work for board. Tuition free. E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1910 November - Page [xxv] ---------- .Jte. .Mi. . ».{. «}.T£. ^ t ? . WE ARE CLOSING OUT Our entire stock of high grade Men's and Boys' Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Suit Cases, etc., and are Positively Going out of Business Special prices on all goods to close out and large lines to choose from. Lay in your Fall and Winter Outfit at once •WW Cox=Oveflock Co. 214 East Holly Street—1251 Elk Street - Alaska Bldg.PPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11566
Title: Messenger - 1910 December
Date: 1910-12-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_1201 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Cover ---------- Messenger December, 1910 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WORK FOR YOURSELF by having a savings account. Save what you c a n - have an object in view. Some day you will want to go into business
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Show more1910_1201 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Cover ---------- Messenger December, 1910 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WORK FOR YOURSELF by having a savings account. Save what you c a n - have an object in view. Some day you will want to go into business for YOU—Your savings will not only supply the needed money but will also be a firm basis for credit—and credit to the business man is of more importance than ready money. Or gt;e Qollar Operjs 4» per eerji. Paid ir gt; Oar 3a\ gt;ir$s r gt;parfrr)er)i First National Bank ENGBERG | Bellingham's | Prescription Expert | Largest Holiday Exhibit Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings F R E E D E L I V E R Y | m 1 Engberg's Pharmacy Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. Phones M 224-A 224 | ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [ii] ---------- A DVERTISEMENT8 ****************** ******************************** I : flontague McHugh | Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest f4or)ster floliday 5ale Plenty of everything for every body up to the last minute MONTAGUE McHUGH Bellingham's Biggest • Daylight Store • t • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Christmas Suggestions for Men Neckwear Handkerchiefs Hosiery Bradley Mufflers Sweaters Sweater Coats Gloves Hats "Shirts Suit Cases and Bags Gage-Dodson Co. Home of Pari, Sbaffrjer 8 f/LavY, Glomes Clover Block ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS fc KAUFMAN'S K For Style and Quality FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE This establishment is brimful of all sorts of beautiful articles suitable for holiday gifts. There is complete assortment of every line shown, plenty variety, tasty styles, up-to-date novelties and within reach of everybody, o o o o OUR MAIN SPECIALTIES ARE FURS, SHOPPING BAGS, UMBRELLAS K I D G L O V E S , HANDKERCHIEFS, SHELL COMBS, BELTS, RIBBONS, HOSE SUPPORTERS, VEILS, HEAD-SCARFS, MILLINERY,APRONS,HOSIERY MUSLIN-WEAR, S U I T S , COATS, DRESSES, SKIRTS, WAISTS, PETTICOATS, KIMONAS, HOUSE GOWNS, S W E A T E R S , FANCYWORK MATERIALS, LINENS. o o o o The display here is simply beautiful and is worth seeing. In any event, you can look here to your heart's content without feeling under any obligation to purchase. Purchases may be left here until the holiday time. o o o o o o KAUFMAN BROS. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BiJ^W^M MSM^MSM MSM M^M^M^^^M ^M M^^M^^MM^MSM^M^S^ \ n Serves a Breakfast, Luncheon Conway's Cafeteria and Dinner that can't be beat AlWays good tfyirjCJs to eat at C O N m A Y • s T\)e Plaee that 3atisfies 1238 Elk Street, near Holly - - - Bellingham The Place You Like to Go COUNTRYMAN'S BARGAIN STORE THE RACKET 1316 Bay Street, Bel Hugh am, Washington L. C. COUNTRYMAN, Proprietor Because it is the Best Place to Trade EysMaiaisjsiQMSJSiiMSEiusjsjsis osMSjaiaiaia Ej@M@isisi2ii3ia(Mss®/siSJSEf@JSifs/i® if E Wanted==YotJ? Grocery Account We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : : : By*on Bros.' Cash Grocery 1311 Elk Street .• Phones Main 82 A 682 isiaiBgjBi@figjg^iKi©^^ ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. ra. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 102 Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHEART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 2222 U Street Home A 471 B 022 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. 6LASSES ACCURATELY FITTED M a i n 1634 Automatic : A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Bye, Bar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - -- Bellingham, Washington T H E REXAL.L- S T O RI CHRISTMAS /S COMING and you are beginning to look around for suggestions and gifts. Why not look around in the OWL? They have a fine display of high-grade HOLIDAY GOODS at reasonable prices. .' .• .• « THE OWL PHARMACY j£ GRAHAM MUNCH, Props. ^H PHONES: {Mai* 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. O. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Bile, Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 First Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 First National Bank Block Home A 86a ^Gr^gGY FLORAL GO. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 13 c—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS See HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building FOR pire Lights for Christmas SPECIAL. RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES A MESSAGE FROM Fairyland Rink Afternoon Session 2:30 to 5, Skates 15 cents Evening Session 8 to 10:30, Saturday to 11 p. m. INSTRUCTIONS FREE Skakes 25 cents, Admission 10 cents, Ladies Free Special Rates to Parties T H U R S D A Y S , L A D I E S F R EE DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . ' Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . ' Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING CORRECT FITTING GLASSES JEWELRY MFG., ENGRAVING Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL STAR CREAMERY CO.; Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE— A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May your holidays be filled with glad times and happiness and you return to take up your duties with new life and renewed energy. 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - • Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [vix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 Elk Street Lots of goods right in stock from which to make }'our selection Table Silverware and Carving Sets Will be a feature for Holiday Trade Get HER a Box of Stationery or anything "Nifty" in the line of Christmas Presents at Grigg's Stationery and Printing Co. SPECIAL Supply of Books for Christmas Presents .* 1205 Elk Street Bellingham We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: 5*126 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 (f CHRISTMAS GOODS 1 Phones, Main 180 BI80 SUN DRUG CD. WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City CHAS. W. PEASLEE 4 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Kulshan Phonograph Co. is the place to buy your Talking flachines and Records and SHEET MUSIC Store open every evening WELCOri E TO ALL 1300 Commmercial St. . ' . • Bellingham WIL-BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Drink Lantim's Chaff less Coffee You get the real coffee flavor when the chaff is removed .. H. E. LANUM High grade Coffees and Teas Phone-Main 324. .' 1307 Elk St. JiOT WATSI^ I]^ A JIFFY! See one of those ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS at our salesroom. They are made in 1 pint and 1 quart sizes, handsomely nickle-plated. CLEAN - QUICK - CONVENIENT Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. Elk and ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Fancy Imported CHRISTMAS BOXES Packed to Order at THE CAVE Our Ice Cream and Candies are made fresh daily. All kinds of hot and cold fountain drinks XXXKXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Union Printing, Binding«LargeSt it the and Stationery Co. . . Northwest " We are PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS, BLANK BOOKMAKERS, STATIONERS AND STATIONERY MANUFACTURERS 1211 Elk Street .* .* Bellingham, Washington xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx**x A. Franzke, Prop. Phones M 488—A 733 The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works Remember this is not a factory, but a General Jobbing Shop. We do all kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work. Prices Right. We always try to please our patrons. Try us next time and be convinced 1208 Commercial Street Next to I. 0. 0. F. Hall The Only Mail Order Engraving House in the State QBGJLOtMlOflKlgWASGL ARTHUR BERNHARD, MANAGER C U T S of all Kinds .• for PRINTING / ,' ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. NORTHWEST GRANITE L MARBLE WORKS All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. HOLIDAY DBLIOAGIBS Sealshipt Oysters Benj. Baum's Candies—Nothing as nice Jams, Jellies and Preserves in Glass Vegetables in Glass and Tins Everything in fresh fruits, vegetables, etc., received daily Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company THE P A L M E T T O is theplaceto take HER for a DAINTY LUNCH HOT DRINKS OYSTER OOOKTAILS BOUILLON AND ALL SOFT DRINKS IOE CREAM SUNDAES AND A N D I £ Q For the Highest [ j \ f t •-%-«#• at the Most Class \ I / T l l l r j ' S ' l f 1 Reasonable Prices OALL AT-Mrs. P. E. Stone's Millinery Parlors 302 gt;£ WSST HOIAY STRBKT ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORMAL GIRLS This store enjoys the trade of the students because we make special efforts to secure those garments the students want. : : : The styles we show for college girls are chosen by one who knows, to please the taste and the purse of the student who wants the correct thing at a price permitting economy. : : Suits $ 12.5o to $35.oo Coats 6.5o to 24.oo Skirts 3.50 to I8.00 ^ i i r J. B. WAHL Alaska Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPBR OP THK BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., P r i n t i n g a ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ j i 3 i i Railroad Avenue Literary - LORAINE SHERWOOD Class Editors— Senior ESTHER NYLAND Junior - - FLORENCE ORNE Sophomore / - GERTRUDE GABBERT ' - HATTIE NELSON Freshman - MOSIE ODLE Exchange FRANCIS STEWART Athletics | ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE HARRY HEATH Art Editor FLORENCE PLUMB THK STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIKF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Organizations— Alkisiah Philomathean Students' Ass'n Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club Calendar Alumni . . . - JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY - HENRY ROGERS - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY MARGARET STARK VIOLET JOHNSON MARIE RYAN NORINE COSTELLO Jokes | Business Managers] VICTORIA THIBERT I - MARY REARDON Good fortune attend each merryman's friend. Who doeth the best he may; Forgetting old wrongs with carols and songs To drive cold weather away. —Old English. TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. December, 1910 No. 3 EDITORIAL We certainly appreciated the Thanksgiving vacation and now we're beginning to plan our Christmas vacation. Whatever we do, let's leave all thoughts connected with school work behind us and have two weeks free from "lesson plans" and worrying about "our children." It certainly will seem good to be home again. Let's make the most of our Christmas vacation! • We're so busy these days with our daily School duties and making Christmas presents and doing things for others that we're ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER neglecting ourselves. It's difficult to find time to read the periodicals but its so worth our while. The magazines are filled these days with things we should be interested in knowing. In the Library are some of the best current magazines along several lines. They are there for our use—let's use them! • While you are thinking of your friends this Christmas don't slight your friend, The Messenger. All short stories, poems, jokes and suggestions labeled "Merry Christmas to The Messenger from a Subscriber," will be gratefully received. • We wish to thank the faculty members who have the Assembly in charge for the arrangement of the Assembly periods, and especially for the Friday morning Assembly. We have enjoyed very much the lectures, short talks and musical programs thus far, and we are promised many more good things. • The Messenger wishes to extend congratulations to the Second Year High School Class for winning the large B. S. N: S. pennant. Your efforts surely swelled the number of Messenger subscribers. • Speaking of Messenger subscribers, do you know that about only two-third of our number take The Messenger? Don't be content with reading your room-mate's magazine,—add your name to the list. • Read the Exchanges in Room 17. • We cannot make bargains for blisses, Or catch them, like fishes, in nets. And sometimes the thing our life misses Helps more than the thing that it gets. For good lieth not in pursuing Or gaining of great or of small, But just in the doing and doing As we would be done by—is all! —Alice Cary. • • • It isn't raining rain to me; It's raining clover bloom, Where any buccaneering bee Can find his board and room. A fig for him who frets. Here's health unto the happy,— It isn't raining rain to me; It's raining violets. —Sel, ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 8 CHRISTMAS NIGHT. It was a bleak Christmas night. A beggar stood on the corner of one of Portland's crowded streets and played his violin. His garments were torn and tattered; his hair was disheveled, and his face was furrowed with deep lines of sorrow and care. He appeared to be discouraged. Being an indifferent player, the crowd surged by, not caring to listen, and few indeed were the coins he received. The price of one of the costly dresses or exquisitely plumed hats of the ladies who passed him by unnoticed would have kept him comfortably for many weeks. Still he played on and on. The darky melodies and lively jigs were lost on the night wind. Little street children skipped along before him, now and then calling to him in their childish sarcasm. Did he hear, or had his mind flown back to the days of his childhood when Christmas meant to him what it did to those children? Christmas Night! A night of all nights when hearts should be filled with joy; a time when happy families should gather around the warm, glowing hearth; when little children should receive the fond maternal kiss as they are tucked away in their cozy beds to dream of the Christ Child. It was getting late. It was quite doubtful, too, if he had earned enough to pay for a supper and a night's poor lodging. A stranger stepped from out the hurrying crowd and said: "Let me take your violin and you hold out your hat.'' Compelled by something in his manner, the weary player passed the instrument to him. The stranger began to play. He played softly at first, then the music grew clear and sweet. The warbling of Spring birds and the joyousness of Nature, low love melodies and the soft sobbing of subdued sorrow were all sounded through the evening air. The passing multitude stopped. The people listened and lingered. A crowd soon gathered and the coins began to pour into the beggar's hat. The music went to the hearts of the listeners, ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER To some it brought peace and joy; to others sadness. Tears trickled down their faces, and low sobs intermingled with the melodious strains. All minds seemed to be drifting back to those fleeting days which were gone forever. Whispered murmurs ran through the crowd: "Who can this wonderful musician be? Such music we have never heard before." The hat was overflowing with jingling coins. The music stopped. The stranger and the beggar faced each other. "How can I thank you;—I do not even know your name," began the beggar. " I am an outlaw; all day I have been hiding—but you need not thank me; this is Christmas night!'' And with that he disappeared in the crowd. JESSIE CRESAP. • • • THE ROSE'S WOOING. "Good morning, my lover," the violet said, And daintily tossed her pretty head; "My eyes of blue look up at you, Bedecked with jewels of emerald dew." "Good morning, sweet maiden," the rose-bud cried, His heart in a flutter, these words replied: "The Violet is tender and good and true, Not mete, life's hardships, alone to endure." "I'm the Rose, red Rose, I'm strong and true, And I love the maiden kissed by dew, With form so slender and full of grace, Soft brown hair and up-turned face. "I'm the Rose, red Rose, I'm kind arid true, Let me shield thee, Violet, my long life through: I'm the king of the flowers and you are the queen, Through all our lives may our love be seen." The Violet nodded her velvet crown, The sunbeams clothed her in regal gown; And the delicate Violet and the brave king Rose Have reigned ever since, how long, no one knows. ••• ••• lt;3 gt; A COURT SCENE IN WASHINGTON IN 1911. The court had called as usual this morning. The judge, Mrs. Wiggs, sat back in her chair with her Merry Widow tilted back on her head, and cast cold glances over her immense glasses, around the room. Mrs. Jones, a gruff-looking woman, with hair wrapped tightly around her head, stepped into the court room, ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER h dressed in her full police dress, holding in one hand a billy, while with the other she was leading a poor, forlorn, hampered, weak-looking man. He cast a dejected look around the room of female occupants. Far off, crouching in a corner, he happened to spy a man. His eyes at once brightened; but he was relieved from this joy when the judge turned to the matronly policewoman and asked in a stern voice that made the weak knees of the prisoner tremble : "Of what is this man accused?" She received the answer that this man, while staying at home to watch the baby, while his wife went to vote, had let the pie in the oven burn. The occupants of the room looked at him with a cold disdain. All over the room was heard such exclamations as: "The horrid thing!" "That awful man!" "The wretch!'' The judge turned to the prisoner and asked if the charge were true. The man, with his eyes fastened on the floor and with a mournful look, acknowledged that he was accused of this. Witnesses were called to testify for and against him. Famous lawyers argued the case. Now and then the prisoner would raise his head and a pathetic smile would cross his face when he would see some hope of freedom. When all the evidence has been given, the judge, now thoroughly aroused, arose and in a half-screeching voice ordered the jury to adjourn and form their verdict. The procession of jurywomen filed out of the room. One or two cast pitiful glances at the prisoner, but most of them looked at him contemptuously, with their heads thrown back and china tilted. The jury was not long in deciding. They returned, though some of the Merry Widows were not at the same angle as they were when they left the judge's office, and a few hairs could be seen here and there on some of their clothes. The judge asked for the report of the jury. One of the jury-women arose, with her handbag in hand, searched awhile among her numerous papers, fished out a little scrap of paper and read "Guilty!" The judge stated the penalty as twenty days on hand and knees, with a scrubbing brush. The prisoner, still calm anc patient, was led from the room. FRANK KBAUSE. • • • Do you hear the ocean groaning, Ever groaning, soft and low? Tis because some fat old bather Stepped upon his undertow. * ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER TO MY SWEETHEART. I love a little lady, and her eyes are deepest blue, If you knew her as I know her you would surely love her too. She's a little Irish lady with her eyes of deepest blue, And she's bohnie. If you'd see her you would surely love her too. I meet her in the morning and oft at dewy eve, And I love her,—how I love her,—you never can conceive. And when I see her dresses in and out among the trees, I cry, "Hello sweetheart," and she answers: "I's a pickin' pitty flowers, won't you come and he'p me, please?" She's a treasure is this girlie, but when I beg a kiss, "O, no! this train won't wait a minute!" from this dainty little miss. Sometimes I hear a wailing which I run in answer to. Her "Betty's failed and broke her leg!" What can a body do? So we bind the broken member, and we rock our Betty Sue— She rocks Betty, I rock Widgie; how I love those eyes of blue. Soon a sleepy baby asks me, "Sing 'Red Wing,' Auntie, do." "Now 'Twenty Froggies,' Auntie Lellan;" Don't you almost love her too? She's a darling, is this girlie, with her eyes of deepest blue; If you knew her as I know her, you would surely love her, too. —An Alumni. • • • gt; A TRIP TO MARS. One evening I sat on Sehome Hill, looking out over the Bay. The sunset was beautiful, but I was not thinking of it. Instead, I was thinking of my neglected lessons, and how near it was to the end of the quarter. All at once I notice a black speck in the sky, which grew larger and larger. My attention was riveted upon it, and as it drew nearer it seemed to be carrying people. I wondered who they were, and where they were going; but as they came closer, I saw it was an aeroplane, and the passengers were members of the B. S. N. S. faculty. As they came near, I saw that they were looking at me and talking earnestly. I was much surprised to see the aeroplane stop, and was more surprised when I was ordered, in a commanding tone, to get in. By this time I began to wish I had stayed at home to get my lessons. * We rose higher and higher, until the earth seemed a mere ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 7 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 7 speck, and was finally lost in the clouds. All this time the faculty ignored me and talked about certain students who should stay at home and study their lessons. I started to tell them that this was the first time I had ever wasted any precious minutes on Sehome Hill; but I thought of the night that the Seniors had their party, so I thought I had better keep still. At last I saw we were drawing near some large body and, from the conversation, I found it was Mars. We landed and I stood waiting to see what was to be done. My companions seemed to feel entirely at home, so I observed their actions. The first person I noticed was Miss Jensen. She gathered a crowd of children around her and talked a language which I had never heard. After listening closely to the conversation around me, I found she was speaking the national language of Mars. I decided to ask her if she taught it at the Normal, but my attention was directed to Mr. Bond. He was trying to make a problem in Geometry clear; but as the children could not speak English, and he could not speak their language, he was having a ra her difficult time. Miss Schafer had brought dumb-bells with her and was instructing the children in their use. By this time I had gotten over a little of my fear, and remembered having heard Miss Gray say that the faculty devoted their leisure time to charity. I now understood that this work was instructing these children. I turned to see what some of the other members were doing, and saw Mr. Deerwester, seated on the ground, with a notebook and pencil. From what I could observe he was studying the minds of the people by the objective method. The next person I noticed was Mrs. Thatcher and I was just preparing to listen to one of her vocal solos when I was given a vigorous shake and I heard my room-mate's voice: "If you expect to get your lesson plan written, and your psychology and Browning studied, you had better wake up; it's now ten o'clock!" I rubbed my eyes and found I was seated in my room, surrounded by books. My trip to Mars had been only a dream. A JUNIOR. • •:• • MUD PUPPIES. Many times during the week the zoology laboratory is visited by curious students, to see and inquire about half a dozen little animals that crawl lazily about in a large stone aquarium. They are mud puppies, distant kinsmen of the frogs and toads. Last March the zoology department received twenty-four of ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER these amphibian creatures from Ohio, eighteen having been used for work in advanced zoology. These mud-puppies are sluggish, slimy creatures that look somewhat like a tadpole, with a genius for gigantism. They attain a length of twelve to fourteen inches. They have four legs whose function is mixed between crawling and awkward swimming. They have two pairs of gill slits and three pairs of bushy external gills which are rather beautiful organs to witness in their breathing vibrations. Once tangled, the mud-puppy carefully smoothes out the disordered gills with its fore-feet. The mud-puppy has something of a forbidding, indeed terrifying aspect, to the uninitiated; but they are quite harmless. Their bite hardly sinks beneath the surface layer of the skin and is entirely innocuous. They live for weeks or months without food. They are native to Eastern Canada and the United States. A gentleman living in Erie, Ohio, conducts a mud-puppy farm. He furnishes these interesting animals to colleges and universities all over the United States for the study of students in comparative anatomy. The zoology department is contemplating setting these mud-puppies free in the artificial pond on the campus with a view of ascertaining if they will propagate in this part of the world. Next February or March a new consignment of mud-puppies will be ordered, and then there will be another curious shuffling of student feet in the direction of the zoology laboratory. A. P. ROMINE. • • • Nov. 5.—Football game; Normal vs. Bellingham High. A windy day, a muddy field, a grand a glorious game; That fate could deal so cruel a blow was certainly a shame. Nov. 7.—Mr. Patchin makes us acquainted with his favorite song, i. e., "Hark! How the Gentle Kain Is Falling!" "Who was the deluded mortal who mistook the 0 sign for the Tenth Grade emblem? Nov. 8.—Bellingham goes dry. Hurrah, girls! We can vote! Mr. Holcomb fails to do his duty as a citizen by disregarding the suffrage problem. Was it really due to lack of information? ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 Nov. 9.—Seismograph records violent earthquake in Room 21 at the Dorm., when Miss R. G. blows up the "pinkies." Nov. 10.—Half holiday; Inter-urban Day; Laying of Cornerstone for Armory. Did you see Rastus? Nov. 11.—At assembly a review of recent election results is given by several members of the faculty. After dinner at The Hall two bachelor Profs, show evidence of good sense by their interest in gymnastics. Opal B. S. gives a jolly fine masquerade spread. Nov. 12.—Our foot ball manager and basketball coach Leaves us for pastures new. Of such good workers and songsters, too, Our Normal has far too few. Nov. 14.—Second quarter begins—Juniors now have a chance to apply their theories in teaching. Gertrude loses a well-developed set of tonsils, etc. Miss Baxter tactfully alludes to the Psychology test as "the late unpleasantness." Nov. 16.—Did Miss Reirhert hit it right when she called scribblers up-to-date scribes? Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps. How about it, Dorothy D. ? Nov. 17.—Philomatheans celebrate first birthday anniversary at the home of Mr. Whipple. Nov. 18.—Dr. Elliott, of Portland, speaks at Assembly on our noble calling and future weighty responsibilities. A jolly masque party holds forth in the Gym., with all nationalities there; coy little maidens with gents in attendance, make it a most lovely affair. Nov. 19.—Who says Bellingham has gone dry? " 'Tain't no use to grumble and complain, It's just as easy to rejoice. If the Lord sorts out the weather and sends rain, Why,—rain's my choice!—Riley. Nov. 20.—Conclusion of week of prayer by Y. W. C. A. Miss Norton leads and Mrs. Deerwester sings. Nov. 21.—Alkasiah Club gives program on Julia Ward Howe. Nov. 22.—Violin Department, under direction of Prof. Stark, gives recital in Auditorium. Nov. 23.—Grand rush for turkeys at home. Poor ducks who can't go try quack methods for keeping up their drooping spirits. • • • ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 10 ---------- 10 TEE MESSENGER PHOLOMATHEANS. Thursday evening, November 3rd, the Philomatheans held their regular meeting and the following program was rendered: RILEY-FIELD PROGRAM. Roll Call—Answer with quotations from James Whitcomb Riley or Eugene Field. Discussion—Resolved, That Riley is a more popular writer than Eugene Field. Affirmative—Miss Gilbertson; Negative—Miss George. Riley Recitation Geneva Johnson Story of Riley's Life Inez Gibson Story of Field's Life Ida Omeg Field Reading Hattie Mellish The discussion was won by the negative speaker, Miss George. On the evening of November 17th, the Philomatheans were delightfully entertained at the home of their president, Mr. Frank Whipple. The occasion was the celebration of the first birthday anniversary of the Philomathean Society. Games and music were the mode of entertainment. Later in the evening when the birthday cake appeared our host made a speech befitting the occasion. The white cake was artistically placed among green foliage with one green candle in the center. This color effect was exceedingly pretty and suggestive, green and white being the colors of the Philomatheans. The color scheme was worked out, even the ice cream being green and white. When refreshments were served, each one present had his future told by the article found in the piece of birthday cake. Clever toasts were given, Miss Laura Mellish being the toast-mistress. The toasts were: "Our Birthday," Emma Rexroth; "Our Name," Ruby Flowers; "Our Boys," Hattie Mellish; "Our Girls," Loraine Sherwood; "Our Sponsors," Anna Comney; "What We Have Done," Frank Whipple; "What We Will Do, Mr. Philippi; "Our Host," Geneva Johnson. The guests departed at a late hour, voting Mr. Whipple a charming host, and Mrs. and the Misses Whipple the most charming of hostesses. This evening will long be remembered as one of the bright spots in our social life. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 11 ---------- TBE MESSENGER 11 ALKASIAHS. On Tuesday evening, November 8th, the members of the Al-kasiah Society met for the purpose of electing officers for the coming quarter. The following members were elected: Miss Margaret Stark President Miss Laura Graham Vice-President Miss Mary Shoultes Secretary Miss Cecelia Cosgrove Treasurer Misses Mabel French and Gertrude MacDonald Consuls Misses Pearl Stanton and Henrietta Bucklin Social Miss Walborg Olson ...» Art Monday evening, November the 21st, the following Julia "Ward Howe program was presented: Childhood and Home Life of Mrs. Howe Lucinda Bailey Mrs. Howe, the Writer Mabel French Reading—"Battle Hymn of the Republic" Alma Nielson The Public Life of Mrs. Howe Grace Allen Eulogy Margaret Stark Song^'Battle Hymn of the Republic" Society • • • THE YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. The Young Men's Debating Club held its regular meeting Thursday evening, November 10th. After the parliamentary drill and two short talks by Messrs. Gibson and Allison, the following question was debated : "Resolved, That the United States Congress pass a law to prevent strikes, by immediate arbitration: Affirmative, Mr. Degross, Mr. Vander Mei; Negative, Mr. Hanks, Mr. Odel. The Negative won the decision. Mr. Hanks, who was on the negative side of this debate, did some splendid work. Much interest is shown in the debates and the Club is fortunate in having a number of good debaters. Messrs. Green and Swartz, of the High School Department, have recently been voted in as regular members of the Club. • • • CHORAL CLUB. Having heard from the Boys' Glee Club, we must admit that the girls are not the only ones in the school who can sing. Tuesday morning, November 15, during Assembly, we were favored with two selections from the young men, which showed good spirit on their part, and careful selection and good supervision on Mrs. Thatcher's part. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER W. W. C. A. Have you and I today Stood silent as with Christ, apart from joy or fray Of life, to see by faith His face And grow by brief companionship more true, More nerved to lead, to dare to do For Him at any cost? Have we today Found time, in thought, our hand to lay In His, and thus compare His will with ours, and wear The impress of His wish? Be sure Such contact will endure Throughout the day; will help us walk erect Through storm and flood; detect Within the hidden life, sin's dross, its strain; Revive a thought of love for Him again; Steady the steps which waver, help us see The foot paths meant for you and me. • The Y. W. C. A.'s of the Sound will hold a Cabinet Conference at the B. S. N. S. the tenth and eleventh of December. About twenty-five delegates are expected and some very strong addresses are promised. The World's Week of Prayer was observed in the Normal School the second week of November in accordance with the International Association movement. This movement is now in deed and in truth a world movement and the American Associations are one of seventeen countries united in the World's Young Women's Christian Association. London is the World's headquarters, and the World's general secretary is an American. • ? • ••• ••• Miss Edna Dow, '10, is teaching at Entiat. Miss Jane Wilson, '08, is teaching in Wenatchee, and her sister, Miss Marguerite, at Telma. Miss Minnie Sanderson, '10, has a school near Stevenson, and Miss Florence McKean of the same Class, is teaching at Avon. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 Miss Margaret Sharkey, '10, who is teaching the Fifth Grade at Anacortes, spent Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th, with friends at Edens Hall. Miss Cora Kennedy has a school at Dryden. The Misses Alma Wills, '08, Mary Scannell and Sadie Fas-ken, '08, are teaching at Cashmere. The Misses Erma Misel, '09, Sarah Peterson and Carrie Johnston are teaching in the Wenatchee schools. Miss Catherine McNeil has a position in the schools at Leavenworth. Mrs, Amy McDaniel, '10, is located at Weston, Oregon. Noah Davenport, '10, has a position at Dutch Harbor, Una-laska. Miss Ethel Agan, '10, is teaching at Woodland, and Miss Len-ore Snodgrass, '10, is teaching in her home town, Vancouver, Washington. Miss Edith Kimple is teaching at Concrete. Paul Peterson is located at Malaga; Mr. Knudson at Merritt, and Leo De Merchant at Oroville. Miss Grace Hinman is teaching at Algers Bay, and Miss Alma Burns has a school near Chehalis. Miss Elsie Scott, who is now at Waupon, Wisconsin, in o be married December 28 to Dr. Cole, of Milwaukee. Miss Florence Drysdale, '10, is teaching at Drayton. The Misses Alta Shepard, '10, and Maud Clark are teazling at Lyman. Miss Edna Staples has a school at Twist, and Miss Lois Peb-ley is teaching at Deming. Miss Nora Walker was married October 10th to Mr. Martin Welch, a business man of Seattle, in which city they are residing. Miss Grace Griffiths is teaching at Port Townsend. Miss Evangeline Burns has a position in the Seattle Public Schools. Miss Mabelle Gehrke is teaching near Dungeness. Miss Minnie Dow, '12, and Mr. Harty were quietly married at Chehalis early this Fall. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. The bride wore white messaline, with a veil, and carried white bride's roses. She was attended by Miss Edna Dow, who wore blue silk and carried pink roses. Mr. Harty was attended by his brother. The Rev. Revelle, performed the ceremony. Miss Clara Garrison spent Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, with Miss Mabel French, at Edens Hull, ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER lt; BASKETBALL. Have you heard the latest ? No, what is it ? The new basketball has arrived on the scene. Oh! what joy for the Athletic Girls, and now for some good practicing. The hours of practice have been assigned each Class that has been organized. The Seniors practice from seven to eight on "Wednesday evenings; the Juniors from four to five on Wednesda}^ afternoons, and the Second Years from four to five on Monday afternoons. There are still some of the Classes who have not organized their team. Let me urge you, Classmen, to take the opportunity in helping win the Kline Cup for your Class. We want all the Classes of the School represented in the games that are to be played. The Seniors have been unfortunate in losing their coach, Mr. Holcomb. Under his direction the team was making rapid progress, and now it feels his absence. Another loss that the team is suffering from is the withdrawal of one of their best players, Elsie Buchanan. Her withdrawal is due to illness. The Juniors report an excellent line-up at each practice, and earnest playing on the part of each player. The Second Years are working up a strong team under the coaching of Mr. Odle. To have them for an opponent is proof enough as to their ability as players. Sophs., where is your team ? Don't let all that good material you have slip by unnoticed. Get busy, turn out, and practice. Get into the game! You have the material. All you lack is some- ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 one at the head. Make it your business to be at the head and get a team on the floor. • • • Already, much interest is being shown in basket-ball and everything indicates that the Normal will have a dandy first team as well as one or two other very good scrub teams. Quite a squad of boys has been turning out once a week for nearly two months and some of the football boys will appear on the Gym. floor after Thanksgiving. Carver, Lord, H. East, Krausc, Heath and Knaack are trying for forward, but there is little doubt but that Carver and Lord will be the basket-makers of the first team. "Big" East and Odle will have to "scrap H out" for center; while Tucker, Fritz, Rogers, Becker, Grimstead. Jim Copenhaver and Keith Copenhaver will do things as guards. BBLLINGIIAM HIGH, 5; NORMAL, 0. Two weeks after their first defeat by the local High School, the Normal eleven again lined up against their old enemies on November 5. The grounds were very sloppy. It rained part of the time and the wind blew a perfect gale. But the two teams were evenly matched and the game was one of the best ana hardest fought of any played on the local gridiron this Fall. Strange to say, the same field officials had charge of this game that officiated on October 22, but on this occasion they gave both teams a perfectly square deal. In the first quarter the High kicked off and within a few clowns placed the ball within one foot of the goal. But the Normal got the ball on downs and kicked out of danger. In the second quarter most of the playing was done in the center of the field. Johns made a startling run around right end and a minute later sent East around the other way for a big gain. It was in this quarter that Copenhaver recovered a Normal ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER punt, falling on the ball in a big pool of water, much to the delight of those in the grandstand. In the third and fourth quarters the ball was slippery and the players were wet and cold, consequently fumble after fumble occurred. At last, with the ball down near their own goal, the Normal boys made a costly fumble, for the High got the ball and soon plunged over the line for a touchdown. The line-up: Normal— —High Olsen Center Tidball Sloan Right Guard McPherson Marshall Left Guard Otto Cade Left Tackle Howard Tidball Right Tackle Thiel Copenhaven Left End Kohler Krausc Right End Peters Johns Quarterback Gaffney J. East Fullback Follman H. East Left Halfback Southerland Fritz Right Halfback Morgan • NOKMAL, 12; Lynden, 0. On Saturday, November 12, the Normal eleven went to Lynden and played the High School eleven of that place. Although the Lynden boys were light, they were quick, clever players, and put up a good game. But the Normal had decidedly the better of the argument, both in weight and skill. During the first three quarters the Normal used the open-style football almost entirely, but were unable to score. They used the forward pass successfully and a fake pass to Cade on the sidelines resulted in a touch-down,—almost. One of the Lynden backfields intercepted a Normal pass and, with a clear field, made a dash for the goal; but " B i g " East decided that Lynden should not score and overhauled the runner before he did any damage. The Normal scoring was done in the fourth quarter when line plunging was resorted to. East carried the ball over both times and Cade kicked both goals. •J gt; *£• «£• In the parlor there were three; The girl, the lamp, and he. Two is company! No doubt That is why the lamp went out.—Ex. • 'Twas in a restaurant first they met, One Romeo and Juliet. 'Twas there he first fell into debt, For Romeo'ed what Juli-et.—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 EXCHANGES. Our exchanges just come today with the afternoon mail and the material for The Messenger must be in tonight. Now between seven and ten great things have happened. We can tell at a glance that the exchanges are good. "The Booster," from Chadron, Nebraska—Your jokes are good. If you would work up a literary department it would add to the interest of your paper. "The Oahuan," from Oahu College, Honolulu—Your cuts are good. The one for the exchanges is especially appropriate. Your stories are very interesting. "The School Mirror," from Wilbur, Washington—Your paper, though small, is well arranged. Our sympathies are all with "Silas Stabblegrass." His name alone was bad enough, without his other troubles. "The Aromar," from Spokane College—We want to congratulate you upon the excellence of your paper. Your literary department is especially good. "The Comus," of Zanesville, Ohio—Your cuts are good. "Bink Brown, Illustrator," is very interesting. We sure want the next number. You forgot to number your pages so we had to count them to find the remainder of the story. It would be a good idea to have the name of the place (city and state) on the first page of your paper, as we have to hunt it among the advertisements. "The Eh Kah Nam," from Walla Walla High School—You are always gladly received. Oh, those "Larks." They don't come any too often. "The Review," of Lowell, Mass.—Do you have "Weary Willies" in Massachusetts? Where else could you have gotten the idea for your "Exchange" cut? And, oh! that "Hall of Fame." ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. At regular meeting held October 26th, the report of the Flower Committee to the effect that two dozen carnations and a book had been purchased, to be presented to Miss Cribbs; accepted. Store bills to the extent of $27.14 allowed. At regular meeting held November 2nd— The matter of Messenger subscriptions discussed. A committee was appointed to arrange for a reception to be given in honor of Mrs. Engberg, the evening of her number on our lecture course. Salary and store bills to the extent of $218.72 allowed. At regular meeting held November 9th— Miss Caldwell reported that $84.65 had been collected, to date, for Messenger subscriptions. The matter of an inter-Normal pin discussed.. The resignation of Mr. Holcomb as Athletic Manager accepted. Mr. Bond appointed Athletic Manager to succeed Mr. Hol-combe. Salary and store bills amounting to $24.80 allowed. At regular meeting held November 16th— The President reported that the Faculty approved our plan for a universal pin for the three Washington Normals. An advertising committee for the boys' entertainment arranged for. Miss Caldwell reported that to date we have 236 Messenger subscribers. Printing and store bills to the extent of $135.72 allowed. Adjournment. • • • gt; The sun gleams bright o'er the world bedlght In gaudy colors of the morn; Vast virdue, glimmering, dewy bright, Earth's wavering mantle to adorn. Yon lofty peak, white snowy capped, In grandeur guards the deep rent gorge By a solitary cloud o'er-lapped— White vapors from the smithy's forge. How good the morn, how sweet the air, All nature now seems God ward bending; The mists arise like incense fair To heaven and earth sweet fragrance lending. So all rejoice today, Let all rejoice in chorus; Another glad Thanksgiving Day Has God shed o'er us. —Student. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 SENIOR NOTES. The Seniors regret very deeply the resignation of Helen Finch as Class President/ Miss Finch felt that she could not do justice to the Class on account of ill-health. Her place is now being filled by Mr. Gibson. Miss Ida Anderson was called to her home at Astoria for several days on account of the death of her neice. We are sorry to report that our classmate, Willard Holcombe, has withdrawn from Normal and is studying music in Seattle. Several of the Seniors are assigned to teaching in the city. This is an important and practical feature in the professional training of teachers. Miss Gertrude Barker has returned from Seattle, where she underwent a slight operation in having her tonsile removed. Miss Opal Spinning delightfully entertained with a fancy dress party at the dormitory on the evening of November 11. • • • FRESHMEN NOTES. The Freshmen were at home in Society Hall, November 4, from eight to eleven P. M. The good time started with the grand march, in which all joined. Afterward, many exciting games were played. Refreshments were served and the crowd dispersed shortly before eleven o'clock. All report a good time. Our basket-ball team has a promising future. The star forwards of the Second Year Class of last year are with us this ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER season. "We also have some very choice material for center and guards. Ernest Stowell is teaching in Skamokawa, Wakkiakum County. Clyde Keed is teaching near Ferndale, and was recently married to Miss Neva Sisson, formerly of California. Mr. W. J. Lidell likes the Happy things in life. JUNIOE NOTES. Grace Proctor, of Everett, spent the two weeks before Thanksgiving at her home on account of illness. At last the Juniors have taken their first and dreaded plunge into the pedagogical profession. Although this first step was dreaded by many it was not half so bad, somehow, as the dignified and experienced Seniors pictured it. Teaching's not such a bad business after all. Cheer up, Juniors! Our basket-ball team is coming to the front. Those turning out are: Ruth Colton, Lillian Cooke, Miss Thompson, Vernie Smith, Inez Clausen, Ruth Irving, Era Franklin, Lucille Nichols, Anna Hadeen and Mamie Crossman. We need all the Junior girls who are interested in basket-ball to turn out, because we are going to have the winning team of the season. The Juniors held a Class-meeting Wednesday, November 30, in Society Hall. The main business of the meeting was the making of arrangements for the annual reception given by the Juniors. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 L'ENVOI. (Apologies to R. K.) When the training school teaching is over And our spirits no more can be tried By the school child's impish conduct And the youngest critic has died. We shall rest, and faith, we shall need it, Fly away for a summer or two, From the "See me" plans and the flunking grades Till our money is all run through. Then those who were good shall be happy, They shall sit in an easy chair While a phonograph teaches the children And a novel eases their care. And everybody shall praise us And never a critic shall blame And no one need work for money But the pay checks will come just the same. But each in his hatred of working And all in their love of ease Shall spend their time in the worship Of the little god, "Do As You Please." We expect there will be a mad rush for the seat Florence Ornes occupied in Botany Class when it becomes known that there is a well-founded tradition that whoever occupies that seat will be married within the year. Experience has proved that for several years back. Mr. Moody expects to see the tradition verified again this year. "When in a hurry take "Oral Express." New song by one of the Dormitory girls: Oh, my darling! Oh, my darling! Oh, my darling Van der Myne! ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER FIRST DAY OP TEACHING. 9:15 Period— I passed through the hallway And peeped in at the door. At the table were the Juniors Who had papers on the floor. "I don't know how to write a plan, Let alone the teaching part; I feel so shaky in my knees, And so fluttered is my heart. "For next period I must go Into the Training School, And stand before my little class To teach the many rules." 10:00 Period— "Oh! there's the bell! so long!" And down the hall she rushed; With shaking knees she entered Before the bell had hushed. \ Up went a score of little hands, When she had closed the door, A hum and noise as of bees That set her head to roar. Ten minutes had elapsed And her head began to ache, When softly the door was opened And in stepped Miss Drake. Oh, horrors! thought this Junior, What shall I do? I can't think of a question— My mind's as thick as glue." 11:25 Period— I passed through the hallway, And peeped in at the door. At a table sat those Juniors, Their tongues going as before. "This Training School is a nightmare; The pupils disregard the law; I don't want to be a teacher; But I want to go home to ma!" M. J. W • In History of Education Class:— Mr. Deerwester—"What was a scribe?" Miss Reirhert—'' Some one who scribbled.'' ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 Girls (and Mr. Brink)—"What does this remind you of?" • We find that our instructors are truly American: Miss Gray has even stopped the imported custom of having "conversazione" in Room 17 and the halls. Down with the traitors! • Mr. Epley—"Miss 0 , what is the effect of intrusive sheets of lava?" Miss 0.—"It cooks the rock next to i t ." • WANT ADS. Wanted—Some one to write poetry on the board in the conversation room. It would be much more artistic to have only one sort of handwriting. Wanted—A few spoonholders for the halls. Wanted—The back row in Mr. Deerwester's History of Education Class want some cushions. Wanted—A new conversation room. The old one has been invaded by a spirit hostile to our intellectual discourse. *•* TO THE BOYS! After the Episode in the "Gym." (Apologies to Robert Burns.) Wee, sleekit, cowerin, timorous beasties, O, what a grief is in your breasties!! You need na start awa sae hasty, Wi' bickerin brattle! We wad be laith to rin an' chase thee, Wi murderin' prattle! We're truly sorry that your omission Has shattered the Normal's social union, And will rectify that ill opinion Which makes you sore At us, your poor earth-born companions, An' fellow mortals! —'12. • Mrs. Thatcher (in Music Methods)—"Your trouble seems to be in singing up high. That shouldn't trouble Miss Hadeen." • Miss Angst (in Bible Class)—The Egyptians are not a nomadic people so they must be stationary. • Mr. Philippi—"Mr. H- , what is the English unit of weight?" Mr. H.—'' Foot pounds.'' Mr. p . "How many foot pounds do you weigh?" ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER Mr. Philippi—"What is a couple?" Miss B.—"One force pulling down equal to a force pulling u p . " Mr. P.—'' There you are mixing up physical terms with every day life." • THE MASQUERADE. One Friday night not long ago, The girls gave a masquerade. "Were the boys invited?" "Ah, no!'-' But for them great fun this made. All went well 'till nine o'clock, When all the lights went out, And all the girls in a flock Raised a fearful shout. When on again the lights were turned, A search the girls did make, And some among their numbers Were found to be a fake. The girls were bent on vengeance So with all utility They beat, with the aid of rope and fists, One into insensibility. Now, girls, of such acts beware, For boys at the Normal are few; And if these you will not spare, There's no one to blame but you. • Miss A.—"The population of Asotin is fifteen hundred now, i s n t i t ? " Miss C.—"No, it is only one thousand five hundred." • Normal steps, Students rave, Stepped too much. Little grave. • Miss Sperry—"It is hard to change a person's name after he has been known by it for fifty years.'' The Class smiled broadly. • Normal girl she, Normal boy he, Normal corners free, Normal sights to see. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Miss Baxter—"I don't like to associate with people that are too angelic, because it makes me feel lonesome." • The girls they had a masquerade Up at the Normal School The boys they came and butted in; Which was against the rule. Frankie Krause he got caught, If you only saw what he got! He got hammered in the face, His throat got twisted out of place. What happened next he never knew; It took ten minutes to bring him to. Today old Frankie he's allright, Except his collar's a little tight. The girls they keep still during recesses, Because they nearly were murderesses. —Anon. • Mr. Epley, (who had just been speaking of girls' interest in hats) asked—"What has happened recently in China?" Miss B.—"They have cut off their queues." Mr. Epley—"That is the next thing to h a t ." • "There is so much bad in the best of us, And so much good in the worst of us That it doesn't behoove any of us To talk about the rest of us. • Don't be alarmed if you see an alarm clock flying East. • 'Taint no use to grumble or complain It's just as easy to be happy and rejoice. When God sorts out the weather and sends rain, Why rain's my choice! —J. W. Riley. • EXAM. IN ENGLISH III. Question—What in the above quotation is typical of Carlyle? Answer—It is typical of Carlyle because it is so hard to understand. • IN TRAINING DEPARTMENT. Exam. Question—Explain the meaning of the words up and down? Answer—By the word " u p , " we mean where the people ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER stand with their feet down and their heads up and by down we mean where the people have their feet up and their heads down. • "Never let your studies interfere with your education." • Miss Baxter (in Observation, discussing Music Plan upon the board)—"I would simply give the children a measure and tell them to 'beat i t . '" Students conclude that music is not so hard to teach after all. • Tis easy enough to be pleasant When the world rolls along like a song; But the man worth while is the one that will smile When everything goes dead wrong. • gt; • • gt; Friend—"In what course does your son graduate?" Father—"In the course of time, from the looks of things." —Ex. *•* J. V. and L. S. sat on the porch. J. V. said, " I like your company." L. S. murmured, "Me, too." Whereupon J. V. became a holding company and drew up his articles of incorporation so close that L. S. went into the hands of a receiver.—Ex. • IN THE AUDITORIUM. November the fourth Mr. Romine gave a stereopticon lecture on the Bermuda Islands, where he visited the Harvard University's biological observatory a few years ago. The Bermuda group consists of three hundred and sixty-five islands. These island do not belong to the West Indies, as many suppose, but are a group by themselves. The Bermudas have a luxuriant vegetation. The rubber, juniper and mangrove trees are native there. There are no fresh water streams, but the people are supplied with rain-water, which they catch from the rooms. A number of caves are there, which have many interesting and peculiar rock formations. The inhabitants number about thirty thousand; a fourth of which are white people. The largest city is Hamilton. It is also the capital. The islands contain one large American Hotel, The Princess, for the accommodation of tourists. Mr. Romine said there were only two seasons in Bermuda; they were the summer season and the tourist season. All buildings are constructed of the white lime-stone, of which the islands are composed. There is one beautiful cathedral and many fine American residences in Bermuda. The people go from one island ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 to another by means of long bridges. They travel on little horses or on foot, as there are no automobiles nor trains on the islands. The buildings belonging to the observatory once composed a military station and are located about two miles from Hamilton. The old powder magazine is now an aquarium where many peculiar and beautiful forms of sea life are kept. The marine life to be seen and studied here is varied and of many beautiful colors, even the fish being tinted. Many colored and different shaped sponges grow in the warm salt water. Some of the specimens may be seen in Mr. Romine's laboratory. • • • The students of B. S. N. S. were delightfully entertained in Assembly the Friday after election by talks given by the Faculty on the late election results. Mr. Romine talked on "Champ Clark," Mr. Deerwester on "Politicians Whose Popularity Had Waned," Miss Montgomery on "Equal Suffrage," Mr. Philippi on "Woodrow Wilson," Mr. Bond on "Temperance," and Mr. Bever on "Insurgency." • • gt; • gt; On Friday, November the eighteenth, the school was fortunate in hearing the Rev. Eliot of Portland give an informal but charming address. Rev. Eliot is President of the Board of Trustees of the Reed Memorial Fund, and told briefly of the plans of that new college, which is to be opened in Portland next September. • • • SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS. I am thinking of you today because it is Christmas, and I wish you happiness. And tomorrow, because it will be the day after Christmas, I will still wish you happiness, and so on, throughout the year. I may not be able to tell you about it every day because I may be far away; or because both of us may be very busy, or perhaps because I can't afford to pay the postage on so many letters or find time to write them. But that makes no difference. The thought and the wish will be there just the same. Whatever joy or success comes to you will make me glad without pretense, and in plain words, good will to you, is what I mean in the Spirit of Christmas. "—Henry Van Dyke. •** ••• *•* In the Normal Auditorium, November 22, 1910, was given a delightful recital by the Department of Violin, of the B. S. N. S. assisted by Mrs. Elmer L. Cave and Mrs. E. T. Mathes. The con- ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER cert was well attended, regardless of the inclemency of the weather. The members of the Violin Orchestra are working earnestly under the instruction of G. Sidney Stark and are showing rapid progress. The following program was rendered: (a) Silver Star Overture by Hazel (b) Serenade L. P. Laurendeau Normal Orchestra Cavatlne by Schmidt Fred Horst Gavotte Hans Sltt Floid Chapper Sixth Air Varie Chas. Dancla Calla DuVal Lullaby—from Jocelyn by Goddard Mrs. Elmer L. Cave (Violin Obligato) Mr. Stark Cantilena J- Andre Sidney Peterson Fifth Air Varie Chas. Dancla Mildred Croker Cavatina Raff Beulah DuVal Were My Song with Wings Provided Reynaldo Hohn Mrs. Elmer L. Cave Gypsy Melody J. Kohler Virginia Mathes Traumerei Schumann Willie Mcllvanie Alita Losey Calla and Beulah DuVal AUTUMN SUNSET. The trees on Sehome Hill have donned Their autumn colors rich and gay. In silence and in mystery The scene is changing day by day. From vivid green the leaves have turned To sombre brown and red and gold. I know not how the change was wrought, But stand and marvel to behold. For many years 'neath sunny skies In Southern clime my lot was cast; The autumn tints on Sehome Hill Bring thronging memories of ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 Bring thronging memories of my childhood's home On Eastern prairies far away. Where I, beside my father's door, Beneath the maples used to play. From prairie home to Sehome Hill (With almost twenty years between) My mind returns to present things, And dwells with rapture on the scene. The setting sun, a ball of gold, Surrounded by a glowing sky. No artist's brush can picture this: Such scenes all human skill defy. The windows of the Normal School Like many-colored jewels gleam. Across the waters of the bay The rays in golden glory stream; And there above the myriad waves, Between the earth and glowing sky, (Connecting link 'twixt earth and heaven) A golden pathway seems to lie. "From nature up to nature's God;" Who dwells yon shining path above, My thoughts are turned, my soil is rapt In wonder and adoring love. But words are all inadequate Surrounding beauties to portray, And more inadequate they seem The soul's deep feelings to convey. —Nettie A. Wollam, in American-Reveille, Oct. 1910. ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash Listen! We Can Save You $10 on that Suit or Overcoat • • • • •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• •«••••• •••• •••••••• • • • • You will find a b ig difference in our prices—in our qualities, a big difference for the better. Selected garments of t h e handsomest materials. This fall and winter's goods made up into the styles you'll like TAKE THE ELEVATOR FR0LI6H'S SAMPLE SUIT SHOP Corner Elk and Holly Streets - - Bellingham •••••••• •••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• To Rooms 418, 419, 420, 421 Exchange Bldg. j ;j •••• ••••••••••• •••••••• •••••••• ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellinghatn, Washington Is a Dollar Any Good to You ? You can save several by buying your Christmas Jewelry, Diamonds, etc. At rieacham's 400 West Holly Street, opposite Wilson's Business College EXPERT WATGH REPAIRING AT LIVINQ PRIOES The Surprise Store J:. SCHWARTZ, PROP. Normal Sttsdents given iO per Cent. Discount 611 W. Holly vStreet : : Bellinghatn, Wash "EverytMiiQ in Printing that is Good" S. B. IRISH A CO. Prirptii^g :: Ei?gravii?g liegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue - - • Phone Main 282 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS [ D H Y B E A Y O E M E N ? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,owkNES THE YOUNG FRATERNAL. GIANT Issues Certificates Paying Less Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 1,500 Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50 years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. OHa W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 231-21st St. Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors ALL SIZES ALL LEATHERS ONE PRICE $2.50 Room B Red Front Bldg COMPLETE HOUSEKEEPING OUTFITS on Installments at Tt)e Jer^ii^s-goys Go. • • • gt; Furniture, Rugs, Ranges, Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils • • • Elk and Chestnut .* 10th and Harris ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS \ FAIR PROPOSITION Just buy your Film here and have it Developed F R E E We guarantee entire satisfaction C A M E R A S F"OR C H R I S T M A S Carr's Pharmacy M a i n 1 6 7 Registered Agents for t he Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELUNGHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROEDER, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHY, Cashier WK. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JOKES, Aaat. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B G L U N O H A M , fflASHINSTON CAPITAL STOCK: AND SURPLUS 4)260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 0fiF?IST]V[AS GOODS Going at such low prices that they should all be closed out before the season is half over, at . . . J. N. SELBY CO. 207 West Holly Come early and look over our display and be convinced The Nobbiest Line of LscJies Shjoes sr)d PCirr)ps in Bellingham Th gt;e Popalar gt)oe Store, Ir)e. Dock and Holly Streets Rooms 11-12 Red Front Bldg. Phone Main 636 Oscar Nordquist flerchant Tailor Cleaning and Pressing All Work Guaranteed Bellingham .* .' .' .' Washington GIFTS THAT ENDEAR A pair of our dainty slippers will make one of the most appreciated gifts that it's possible to give your girl chum or for mother or sister. For father, brother or sweetheart, a cosy, stylish house slipper would be just the thing. Our assortment is now complete. Our prices low. .' G E O . F". R A Y M O ND 110 EAST HOLLY STREET ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS B U S I N E S S C O L L E G E ••KWldUm, For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials ^ o f business success, the Bel- ^lingham Business College has no peer either east or west. There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, success-duates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People ful graduates 1318^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 For the Latest and Most Select Line of Art Needlework Goods V I S IT The Priscilla Needlecraft Shop 1249 Elk Street Lecture Course °f 191Q and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDLEY, Jan. 19 HUBBARD MUIR, Critic, Chicago Tribune, Feb. 4 CHAMP CLARK, April 14 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SBASON TICKET $ 2 - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Don't forget to take a Box of HOOKER'S CHOCOLATES Home with you. There are none better STAR CANDY STORE 107 East Hollv Street We have the only line of 5 C H 0 0 L P I C T U R ES in the city Sett A. Atwood Paint Wail Pape* Co. 212 West Holly St. Bellingham SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day ioai Elk Street .• .• .• Both Phones 217 Phone your order to the ROYAL DAIRY CO. Milk, Cream, Ice Cream, FOR Butter, Eggs and Cheese M 46 - - - - A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail StfEIiF RflD HEAVY HA$£)WA$E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E : N O T I CE MONT GOME RY'S I s t\)e place to bdy yodr F6el or get yoCir TrCir^s fyaGled . • PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WO L L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses R e p a i r e d : : Factory on I m m e d i a t e l y : : Premises t^e E Columbia Cafeteria and Bakery C O M E to Where You will be Convinced of the Delicious Lunches Served 7309 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM While attending ^ A C ^N. We teach Pitman, the Normal ar- /• ^£ ] # . /y^~---___V^----iSv Graham and Gregg range with us to f gt;/\ J / A/ \ . " \ Shorthand, Office take a course in v ^ ^ / ^ ^ * ~/)j(S\f ^ ^ S^-i /i^i) A I P r a c t i c e , Book- Shorthand, Type- —f— ^//M^/*^JsrMjrJj/A IkeePmf? a n d F i ne writing, Booklceep- \ —*^^ ySJZS (^CL^C/ J C lt;iS J Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ ^-^J jr Send for Catalogue ^^ ^^r Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Good Board and Rooms at Mrs. Swems A Home-Like Place for Girls Steam Heat, Bath and Use Laundry Rooms $6 and $8. Board, if Desired, $14 per Calendar Month E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 .• A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS % ^ Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1 8 95 lt;F ^ WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY « EXPRESS and DRAYING BRICK STORAGE ROOMS »=4 FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Ph nes: flain 70; Home, A 670 ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Bellingham . . . . . . . Washington H. I„ MUNRO E. N. HASKBLL MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Christmas Photos. i ^ S , by sending a P H O T O of yourself or family. There is nothing more appropriate, inexpensive or appreciated than a Good Pbofo We make photos that please. Our prices are reasonable Get your CHRISTMAS PHOTOS now SANDISON STUDIO 126y2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 The only exclusive Drug Store : in Bellingham : H. M. ARNOLD lt;5L CO. Prescription Druggists Sunset Block o o Bellingham, Wash ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xxv] ---------- WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellingham, Washington TWELFTH YEAR Some Advantages Offered: Four modern buildings; a home for young ladies; gymnasium and athletic field; four general courses of study; privileges for lecture work; four grades of certificates and diplomas; ten grades in practice school; courses offered in industrial subjects; courses offered for rural school teachers; moderate living expenses; opportunities to work for board. Tuition free. E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1910 December - Page [xxvi] ---------- £:. lt; . \ *w, \h IU^L • WE ARE CLOSING OUT Our entire stock of high grade Men's and Boys' Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Suit Cases, etc., and are Positively Going out of Business Special prices on all goods to close out and large lines to choose from. Lay in your Fall and Winter Outfit at once Cox-Ovetlock Co* 214 East Holly Street—1251 Elk Street - Alaska Bldg.PPPPP </mods>
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Title: Messenger - 1911 January
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Show more1911_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • • • • flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest i Headquarters for Ladie's, Misses' and Childrens' Ready - to - Wear Apparel. Absolute Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back MONTAGUE McHUGH n$S£'sSfest gt; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • lt; Suggestions for Men Neckwear Handkerchiefs Hosiery Bradley Mufflers Sweaters Sweater Coats Gloves Hats Shirts Suit Cases and Bags Gage-Dodson Co. Home of f i a r t , £r)affr;er S f/Larv, Glofyes Clover Block ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS GEO. E. WKSTON M. C. IVKVINSON I^Cilst)ar) Pl)or)ograp}) ©orrjparjy t Gorrje to odr Free Gorjeerf G\)ery G\ gt;er)ir)g Welcome to all J We Wish Yoa a Happy and Prosperous New Year 1300 Commercial Street :: Bellingham, Washington gt; lt;%**^/»*«/%'%'»**%%*%%%%*%*'»%«*l/»%%%' ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ~ CArtllfOi/'c CofaiaPil ServesaBreakfast, Luncheon CUll Waj 3 V/dl C ICl Id and Dinner that can't be beat Al\v gt;ays good tt)ir)CJs to egf at o o N m A Y • © Tbe Plaee that Satisfies 1238 Elk Street, near Holly - - - Bellingham Phones Main 64—A 664 1313 Elk treet Washington Market Dealer in The Weil-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City O. M. Johnson Bellingham, Wash Wanted==Yoti* Grocery Account We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : : : Byron Bros/ Cash Grocery i 1311 Elk Street .' Phones Main 82 A 682 gaMfflWfflEnHSMawaBiiajaHJiiE ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10* Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 300-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. 3222 U Street Home A 471 B 0 M CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. SUSSES ACCURATELY FITTEI Main 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BBLLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD CRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- - Bellingham, Washington T H E REXAI_L_ S T O RE THE ONLY RESOLVE to begin the New Year with is—TRADE AT THE OWL. Everybody knows why it is best I THE OWL PHARMACY mHM*mw\ C U T P R I C E D R U G S I PHONES {Jain 5 5 6 F R E E DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. O. QILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk.f Cor. Elk a n d Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MA A iN 268 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block . . . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 075 First National Bank Block Home A 862 r5GI^3eY FLORAL ©O. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., • - BELLINGHAM, WASH. THT A 1ST 1ST PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington*7 ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS *• HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building FOR FIRE LIGHTS SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES Main 367 A 592 W. D. MCKENNEY CO. Women's High Grade Tailored Garments AA/OIVIEIM'S F U R N I S H I N GS 211 Bast Holly : : Hannah Block DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . * Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . ' Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG lt; COLONS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING CORRECT FITTING GLASSES JEWELRY MFG., ENGRAVING Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash THE STAR CREAMERY For Ice Cream for Class Parties, Birthday Parties, or a " Feed." They have all Creamery Supplies Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE— Lovely Fabrics iot Patty Gowns Pumps and Dancing Slippers Serges for "Gym" Suits, "Gym" Shoes 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - • Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. HIM. MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: J* }?5 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 e Phones, Main 180 B180 FINE CONFECTIONERY H C COR. rASWNGjOH WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORK The Best Stock in the City CHAS. W. PEASLEE ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [ix] ---------- ADVEMTISEMENTS THE IDEAL CLOTHING HOUSE I,. VBRSTANDIG, Prop. Clothier and Gent's Furnisher THE BUSY STORE 105 E Holly St. : : Bellingham WIL.BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Drink Lanum's Chaffless Coffee You get the real coffee flavor when the chaff is removed .. H. E. LANUM High grade Coffees and Teas Phone-Main 324. .• 1307 Elk St. fiOT WATSI^ IfNf A JIFFY! See one of those ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS at our salesroom. They are made in 1 pint and 1 quart sizes, handsomely nickle-plated. CLEAN - QUICK - CONVENIENT Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. Elk and Holly - Exchange 1; Automatic B-lll ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE CAVE 1240 Elk Street Pare Candies, Ice Cream and all kinds of Hot and Cold Fountain Drinks. Remember we make 'em 12*6 Elk Street Phone Main 689 John E. Strandberg M E R C H A N T T A I L OR Residence 2230 Iron Street ::: Bellingham, Washington Toe Bellingham Sheet Metal Works Remember us when in need of Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of sheet metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phone Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham, Wash SHOE DEPENDIBILITY You can depend on the shoes we sell you, for style, fit and longevity. Our years of experience have enabled us to give you the cream of reliable brands and at prices you pay for unknown goods. We guarantee you entire satisfaction in every particular G E O . F". R A Y M O ND RELIABLE FOOTWEAR 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Ladies! Save itom $ I to $ 2 On your next pair of Shoes by walking up 18 steps ALL SIZES ALL LEATHERS Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors RoomD - - - Red Front Bldg Reduce Yout Cost of Living THE PURE FOOD STORE Wilson-Nobles-Barr Company CQHY B B . A Y O E M E N ? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES lo*3'A NBS THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying L,ess Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 1,500 Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50 years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. M r s . O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. NORTHWEST GRANITE SL MARBLE WORKS All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS It is a Good Time to Get New Clothes This Month A Sale at Wahl's Special to Students Every student who will bring with her a copy of this month's Messenger, or who mentions this advertisement, will be given any Coat, Suit, Silk Shirtwaist, or Leather Bag or Purse or one Fur at any time during the month of January. There is no restriction, no condition to this. The regular marked prices of the goods in the store are to be cut exactly in half for YOU if you read and mention this advertisement, good during January only. near Elk B. WAHL Alaska Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., P r i n t i n g a ^ § | | l ^ j 1311 Railroad Avenue Literary Class E d i t o r s - Senior Junior - Sophomore Freshman Exchange Athletics J Art Editor THE EDITOR -IN-CH I B F— ASSISTANT EDITOR LORAINE SHERWOOD ESTHER NYLAND - FLORENCE ORNE GERTRUDE GABBERT HATTIE NELSON - MOSIE ODLE FRANCIS STEWART ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE HARRY HEATH FLORENCE PLUMB STAFF FLORENCE D. BRAS —MABEL FRENCH Organizations— Alkisiah Philomathean Students' Ass'n Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club Calendar Alumni - Jokes J Business Managers | - JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY - HENRY ROGERS - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY MARGARET STARK VIOLET JOHNSON MARIE RYAN NORINE COSTELLO VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY RIORDAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. January, 1911 No. 4 The new department established this year under the care of Miss Ruth A. Gottlieb, the school nurse, we are pleased to note, has proved successful beyond our most sanguine hopes. We are proud to be the only Normal School west of the Rockies with such a department. Miss Gottlieb gives two hours daily to special work in the Training School. She also has office hours in the afternoon for general consultation with Normal students. The records to date show that six hundred and fifty consultations have been had with students in need of advice. This includes one hundred and fifty-four visits paid to students in their homes. Formerly students often remained in their rooms for a day or so at a time, too sick to attend classes and not ill enough to require the care of a physician. Others, perhaps, were never too ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER ill to attend classes, but needed advice concerning their physical state, not realizing their condition. The strain of our regular routine proved too much for some. They became discouraged, homesick and returned to their homes. Now all this is changed. Miss Gottlieb, in her talks with our students can encourage them, quiet their fears and advise them how to improve themselves physically. Miss Gottlieb has certainly endeared herself to the hearts of the students. From the very first, she has made her interest in us felt, not only concerning our health, but our frolics and good times as well. We extend thanks to Miss Gottlieb for her good, helpful work in our behalf. • Judging from the first number, our lecture course surely is a success. And, there's four more entertainments coming, equally good in their way. But we can't continue to enjoy such splendid artists on the Course without the support of the students. It's late, but not too late, to join the crowd of enthusiastic holders of Lecture Course tickets. So, get busy, secure your ticket, and be one of us. • Get interested in the affairs of other Schools. We have on our exchange list, papers from the High Schools, Normals and Colleges of our own State and other states. Read them and find out what the other schools are doing. • • • Normalites, listen! The Staff cannot do all the work! It isn't desirable that it should because The Messenger is the paper of the whole School. It can't put out each month an issue of which to be proud without your co-operation. We are always thankful for suggestions but this time we want your help in a more material way. Our Messenger should be enlivened with poems and good jokes; out Literary Department needs stories; the Class Editors want Class news; The Messenger is crying out for help,—won't you heed its call? • • gt; • gt; RING OUT, WILD BELLS! Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind,— For those that here we see no more; ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 Ring out the fued of rich and poor, Ring in redress to all mankind. Ring out a slowly dying cause, And ancient forms of party strife; Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws. Ring out the want, the care, the sin, The faithless coldness of the time; Ring out, ring out, my mournful rhymes, But ring the fuller minstrel in. Ring out false pride, in place and blood The civic slander and the spite; Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. Ring out old shapes of foul disease; Ring out the narrowing of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand, Ring out the darkness of the land; Ring in the Christ that is to be. —Tennyson. THE STUDENT'S DREAM. 1 was sitting in my room one rainy, gloomy afternoon, with a volume of Browning's Poems. I was tired and lonely, but had to study for the tomorrow was before me, with its endless tasks, the first of which was English IX. "Now," said I, grumblingly, "I must get out of this just what I think she will ask us with as little effort on my part as possible." Hardly had I spoken when I became conscious of a presence in the room and raised my eyes to see a woman standing beside ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER me. She was veiled, and I did not know her; but I could make out that she was comely, and from her robes that she was graceful. She was, however, an uninvited guest, and I was out of humor (which, in common phrase, means cross), so I had determined to turn away that she might know that I wished to be left alone, when a strangely familiar voice said in a tone I dared not disobey : ''Come with me!" Mechanically I arose from my chair, but scarcely had I moved when I found myself in a large, spacious, high-ceilinged room and, from the beautiful pictures which covered all four walls, guessed that I was in a picture gallery. "Look," said my guide, pointing to a picture, "think you that is not beautiful?" And it was beautiful. A picture of the Soman Campagna at sunset, with a beautiful, eager-eyed, golden-haired girl in the foreground. She seemed to be waiting for someone. Underneath the picture I read these words: "Love Is Best." The next picture was of a different type. A policeman was grasping a monk by the throat, and holding up a torch close to his fate. There were four or five of his colleagues standing near, so it was not one, but many torches, that this poor monk had to face. It seemed to be very late at night,—past midnight, I should say, for the narrow alley was dark and deserted. One felt no pity, that is, to any great extent, for the monk, however, because of a certain twinkle in the eye, the sly droop to the mouth, and I could imagine his singing: "Flower o' the rose, If I've been merry what matter, who knows?"; or "Flower o' the broom, Take away love and our earth is a tomb." I would have lingered at this picture, but my determined guide said: "Pass on." I passed on to a sickening scene. A bare, gray plain stretched on and on, even to where the sky and plain seemed to meet. There was grass upon it, but such grass! "Thin, dry blades pricked the mud, which underneath looked kneaded up with blood." A stiff and bony horse stood near, his bones seeming ready to gap through his skin. I never saw so horrible a picture of a beast. One could not be sure whether he was alive or dead, but one could be sure that he came there straight from Hades, being no longer wanted in that land. A river flowed across this plain. We did not know its name,—perhaps it had none; but had I been allowed to christen it, it should have been called "The Spitfire." In strange contrast was the noble and valiant knight in the foreground, who looked as ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER h though he would dare anything and suffer everything rather than forsake an ideal. I now began to enjoy myself thoroughly. I thought these pictures handsomer than any I had ever seen, and wished my guide to know what I thought of them; but since I had been so uncivil when we first started out, I felt too embarrased to speak of it. I did say, though: "How many, many different pictures there are here!" "Yes," she answered, "on this side wall alone there are fifty men and women; fifty wonderful pictures. Look! this one is a favorite of mine." The one she referred to was somewhat larger than the others, a wonderful work of art. It was an Oriental scene. A tent, very dark except for one stray sunbeam, bursting through the roof, held two occupants. One was a fair, noble-looking boy, with golden, curling hair. He might have been compared to the lilies that were twined round the strings of his harp, so lovely he looked, and so hopeful. You know him, of course. David, it was, youngest son of Jesse, and keeper of sheep. You have guessed the v.her already? The mighty Saul! There he stood, in the center t the tent, leaning against the tent prop with drooping head anc rms outstretched, the picture of despair and misery. That I mig ; the better understand this picture my guide repeated in a low \ )ice: "And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp and played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him." This picture was not appreciated by me as it should have been, for I could not refrain from associating it somehow with a certain argument (familiar to all students of English IX), that had to be written on two different occasions; viz., once as a Class exercise and again in an examination. My guide now lead me to the other side of the gallery. I had not yet seen all of the fifty pictures on the one side, but she would not let me remain there any longer. We stopped beneath a balcony scene. It represented two lovers embracing each other, while at the door, as though she had just entered, stood a woman in the robes of a queen. '' That girl met her doom,'' said my guide, "because she was too young. She was just at that age when she thought she knew more than anyone else. That is, that she knew it all." "Look over there!" I cried with enthusiasm, as I recognized the picture I had known from my childhood of "The Pied Piper of Hamelin." She, however, just nodded and pointed to a funeral scene; so, not wishing to offend her, I looked just where she would ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER have me look. A number of mourners were carrying a coffin lo the top of a high mountain. It seemed to me they were burying a great man, and had chosen a mountain top as the most appropriate place. "Now, what did he do in life," wondered I, and my conscientious and pleasing companion seemed to read my thoughts, for she said: "He settled Hoti's business Properly based Ours and Gave us the doctrine of the enclitic De. AVhile Calculus racked him: and Tussis attacked him." When I wished to pause and gaze upon the fair Evelyn Hope lying on her bier, my guide again said: "We have no time for that; look here! I want you to see the beautiful colors in this picture." It showed a dying bishop, upon his luxurious bed. He was talking earnestly to those around his couch, and seemed to be much worried about something. I thought him worrying about his eternal salvation, but the wonderful guide beside me said: "No; he is ordering his tomb and fears that it may not be more handsome than that of his old-time enemy and rival. She then showed me the picture of a philosopher, reading a letter and underneath was the word, "Cleon." Then she went on to show me another, of a discontented and weary woman, upon the deck of a ship. "James Lee's wife," she said; but I was not much interested for I did not know James Lee, and what did I. care about his wife. She would tell me the story, however, so I listened patiently to the sad, sad story of their unhappy married life. Then she showed me the picture of the young and lovely duchess, which told another tale of an unhappy marriage. At this moment a bell sounded, very far off, and my guide said, hurriedly: " I must go." I begged her not to leave me, for this guide who had been leading me to see and appreciate such art, was very pleasing, and she seemed like an old friend of mine. She said not a word more, but slipping a book into my hands she vanished. Again the bell sounded, this time loud and clear, and I awoke to find myself lying upon my couch, clasping the red and gold book she had given me. SELIA. • • • SECOND IMPRESSIONS. Yes, I found, before I had been here a month, that my first impressions were as far astray as—as—my plan for Observation ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 Class was this morning, if such a thing is possible. It makes me smile, even now, to think of some of the fool notions I got into my head during the first few days of school. For instance, I remember having thought Professor Bply cranky, just because he didn't care to waste his time, explaining to me some simple matter that any idiot should have known better than to ask about. And that reminds me of another impression I had of Mr. Eply. In some unaccountable way I got an idea that he was taller than the average human being; but when I saw him, the other day, look smilingly up into Miss Haddeen's face, when they met on the campus, he suddenly fell in my estimation;—that is, he— oh, you know what I mean! He look "squatty," like that short fellow that wears peg-top trousers and a broad-brimmed hat. Who? 0, no! Miss Drake's always the same. She seems just as pleasant as when I saw her first. Of course, I would have been thankful for a better grade in my Practice Teaching; but since she never led me to expect it, I can't say that my last impression of her is much different from the first. 0, yes it is, too! How could I forget those plans so soon ? You know, when I came here, I was just fresh from my little first school in the woods and, of course, thought the way I did things was just about the only way worth considering; so, when she started me to work developing lessons into pupils who knew nothing whatever of the subject, I thought it could not be done, and I told her so. Well, she smiled and gave me a little advice, and a few good books on Method to read at my leisure, and invited me to come in and visit a Class, to see how it was done. Second impressions? Well, I should say I did. You've heard of the development of our mineral resources at Irondale, haven't you ? Why, that, or even the development of thievery among the Juniors, doesn't compare with the way I've developed G-eeography into those little dears, ever since. And, by the way, I had a second impression of them, to' At first I thought they were naughty. I was mistaken—they 'r ot! 0, no! Those aren't the only ones. All my first impre ons were as crooked as a Junior when he smells ice cream. A /, I used to think that Browning was obscure,—and that pigs /ere dirty,—and that Psychology was uninteresting. I can eveu remember of having thought that the congestion in the halls was disorderly; but, of course, it didn't take me long to find my mistake. Arithmetic? No, I can't say that I did. The first time I entered Mr. Bond's Class, if you please, I decided that Arithmetic was not such a stupid subject as I had been led to believe; and ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER the longer I stay in his class, if you please, the better I like it. Yes; here we are,—gossiping again!—and it was only yesterday that we decided to stop! "What! An hour? I should say not,—but I'll keep still for ten minutes if you will. All right! It's a bargain! '11. • • • WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN. It was on an East-bound train that he first saw her. 'Twas a mild afternoon, on the day before New Year's, and they were passing through one of the most beautiful part of the Cascades. He had been gazing on the sparkling, snow-covered scenery, but now he could look out of the car window no longer, for opposite she sat. She was a slender little creature, clad in a very simple gown. Her hair was almost black, and was drawn loosely back from her brow, and as she glanced at him across the aisle, he saw that her eyes were of a deep, dark blue. His eyes persisted in wandering toward her, as he studied the quiet figure he gave rein to his imagination and thus his reverie ran: No doubt she lives in a little mountain village and teaches school. I can almost see her standing dignified and serene before a group of children. Perhaps she is an only child; her mother a widow, and she her chief support. His mind then wandered down a shady village street, and paused before a small, white cottage; partly hidden by clinging ivy, and he imagined himself Mr. Prince Charming, come to woo and win this quaint little lassie. Meanwhile, she had carelessly studied his pale, grave face, with his stern mouth, and almost pathetic eyes, and was likewise having a reverie: A country preacher without doubt. Perhaps going somewhere to preach a New Year's sermon. My, isn't his coat shiny. I imagine it is all he can do to keep his wife and children supplied with bread and butter. Of course he has a house full of children,—poor, country ministers always do. How hungry he looks. Perhaps he hasn't had a good square meal for a long time. How I'd hate to be his wife! Well, see him stare! If I were his wife, I shouldn't like him staring at every pretty girl he saw; and she dropped her eyes, with a well-feigned shyness, and resumed her book, while he felt she was abashed at having such a fine-looking young man staring at her, and dropped his eyes, also. If she had only known he was a progressive lawyer, who ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER D was noted for his eccentricity in dress; not the poor, timid, count ry preacher she had thought him! If he had only known, she was not the quaint, retiring, little miss, and loving, womanly woman of his reverie, but a noted figure in the world of vaudeville. And thus ended their reverie. Poor he! Poor she! • • gt; • gt; A LETTER FROM HOME. (With Apologies to L. S., Who Reluctantly Submitted It.—Ed.) Your Messengers, my dearest lad, Are just received by me and dad, (I should have said, "by dad and me," But 'twould have spoiled the poetree And poetree or even rhyme 'S ahead of grammar every time), And, though I would not make you vain, I'm free to say, my dear Loraine, We think they're fine, we do, indeed, And with admiring interest read: In truth, your ma, though you may not credit her, Is proud of her literary editor. (Scan not, I pray, these lines with frowning; I learned that trick o' trade from Browning). Now twenty years have passed, and better, Since I have penned a rhyming letter: What long gone days it calls to mind! When—fun and frolic unconfined— With girlish jokes, with secrets jolly, With gossip rhymed of Dick or Molly — I could go on ad infinitum; As fast as one could read I'd write 'em. Well, I must stop my effervescing, Must give you my maternal blessing, Must thank you for your magazines, Send greetings to my other weans, Then—light the fire and bake the beans. MA. • • • A maiden who unfrequently VIII, Would murmur, "Just pass me a pi—VIII, I'm much too celestial For viands terrestial, I'll have but a kiss and a d—VIII." —Exchange. • "O wad some power the giftie gie us, To see ourselves as ithers see us." Methinks 'twould so reduce our chests That most of us could wear our vests Thrice wrapped around, and then so slack That they would button in the back.—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER BASKET BALL. On the evening of December eighth, the first practice game of the season was played. The Seniors met defeat at the hands of the Juniors. Owing to the disablement of several of the Senior players the game was very one-sided. The Junior forwards;, Miss Franklin and Miss Nickol, showed some excellent teamwork and ability at making baskets. The Seniors were working under great difficulties; but held their ground in the first half, the score being 9-8 in favor of the Seniors. In the second half the Seniors were unfortunate in having to change players, therefore the ball was kept in the Juniors' territory and they piled up the score, the result being 40—13 in favor of the Juniors. The line-up: Seniors— Juniors— Center A. Abercrombie; M. Ryan Anna Hadeen Right Forward G. Johnson, H. Freeborn Era Franklin, Lucile Nickol Right Guard R. Burke, M. Melish M. Thompson, I. Clausen Left Guard C. Busby, F. Remley Ruth Colton, Miss Crossman Again on the evening of December twelfth, the Seniors met the Second Years and again they were defeated. The Second ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 11 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 11 Years have a very strong team. Their center, Miss Philip, is an especially good player. In the first half the score stood 18—3 in favor of the Second Years. The three baskets made by the Seniors were from the foul line. In the second half the players were changed and the Second Years only made two field baskets and one from the foul line, while the Seniors made five field baskets. Although the Seniors have met defeat at the hands of both of these teams they still entertain the greatest hopes of being one of the try-out teams. As soon as the teams have been better organized, the games will be opened to lhe students. The lineup: Seniors— Second Years— Center M. Ryan, A. Abercrombie B. Philips Eight Forward G-. Johnson, Elizabeth Arnold, Aida Uddenberg. Left Forward F. Remley, E. Buchanan Miss O'Keef, C. Roe Right Guard R. Benke J. Nieol Left Guard L. Mellish, F. Remley I. Riley, G. Allien U. P. S., 11; NORMAL, 6. The last football game of the season for the Normal team was played in Tacoma on Thanksgiving Day, against the University of Puget Sound. The game was hard fought throughout, and the Normal had them beaten 6 to 5 for the greater part of the contest; but during the last few minutes' play the U. P. S. boys rallied and made another touchdown. • But football is all over and almost entirely forgotten now, ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER and basketball is the center of attraction along athletic lines, the gym being in use every evening in the week and nearly every afternoon. The boys are putting out two good teams and have plenty of material to pick from for still another. Indeed, there is a rumor that the boys of the Second Year Class have organized a whirlwind team and are hot upon the trail of the Normal High School team, fully expecting to beat the Ninth and Tenth grades. Mr. Bond is athletic manager and coach and is doing all that he can to put out a winning team. He has arranged a schedule of games with the Y. M. C. A. and the High School for city championship and has a number of out-of-town games ahead for both Normal teams. New suits have been purchased for the first team and the boys look pretty nobby in them. • BELLINGHAM HIGH, 34; NORMAL, 29. The first basketball game of the season was played in the Normal gymnasium on Saturday evening, December 17, between the High School and the Normal. The game was a hard-fought battle, and the score was close throughout most of the game. There was quite a little rough playing done on both sides and one or two cases of inexcuseable roughness. There were a good many fouls called and here is where the High made several of their scores, for Davenport did some excellent throwing from the foul linee. Odle for the Normal made several points in the same way. "Big Zeke" Burpee played a star game for the High School, making about two-thirds of their score. He was by far the best player on the High School team, but this doesn't mean that he had everything his own way at center, for Odle certainly gave him a good run for his money. Foster Carver played good fast ball for the High, and his big brother did some excellent work for the Normal. The final score stood 34 to 29 in favor of the High School. The line-up: High— Position —Normal S. E. Carver, Capt... Forward Foster Carver Lord Forward Phillips Odle Center Burpee, Capt. Morgan Guard Fritz Davenport Guard Tucker ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 This coming back makes me wish I hadn't gone at all. Ask Alta how she likes Room 4. Nov. 29.—"We begin to dig again. Dec. 2.—Our friend, Mr. Rogers, has a pleasant surprise upon his birthday anniversary. Did you count the candles ? How many? The Y. W. C. A. Cabinet entertains the Committee members. Dec. 3.—Two more birthdays at the Dorm. They certainly are the fashion. Dec. 4.—Mr. Johnson has for some unknown reason changed his seat at dinner table. I wonder why? How much did it cost him? Dec. 5.—We certainly "get ours" at Assembly. Past and future sins gone over at length. "We '11 promise to be good. Dec. 6.—The chimney begins to get fixed. Mrs. Mathes entertains at dinner in Domestic Science Department. A couple of our prospective housekeepers serve. Dec. 7.—Once more again the running brook is clear in Senior Observation. Junior-Senior basketball practice. The Seniors sure can't get along without Addie. Dee. 9.—More Faculty speeches at Assembly. Serenade to our prospective bridegroom. Mr. Hanks appoints himself critic in History Methods. Dec. 10.—Y. W. C. A. Northwest Cabinet Council is held. The Delegates arrive at 9 a. m. and then the good times begin. Dec. 12.—Students' Association Christmas party announced. I wonder who'll get my name—Sit still, my beating heart; sit still! Dec. 13.—It's the time of year when times are hard, The Sophomores know this well. So they gave a party befitting the times,— Folks say that the costumes were swell. Dec. 14.—Absolutely nothing doing. Dec. 15.—High School letters to Santa Claus posted. Nothing doing from now on except nightly inspection of chimneys and hosiery. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Dec. 16.—The Students' Association Christmas party: Sixteen little girls and boys Gave us a dandy treat; They are the cutest little dears From their heads clear to their feet! Poor Mr. Whipple gets more than his share. Dec. 17.—Boys' basketball game, Normal vs. High. Dec. 19.—Alkasiah Club entertains Young Men's Debating Club. Isn't the Ruggles' Baby a little dear? Mr. "Whipple thanks Association for good time Friday night. He said he enjoyed it, too. Dec. 20.—Domestic Science exhibit. Dec. 21.—Affecting leave taking between Professors and Classes. Refrain of "How can I leave thee," after each recitation with tear-drop obligate Our much respected President, Mr. Whipple, becomes a benedict. • • • uircraNiz' ti'o YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. On Thursday evening, December 8th, the Young Men's Debating Club held its regular meeting. After the parliamentary drill, the following question was debated : Resolved, That the trades schools offer more opportunities for success than a professional course in a University, Affirmative, Mr. Heath, Mr. Knaack and Mr. Green. Negative, Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Davis. The question was well handled by both sides but the negative won the laurels. After the debate Prof. Bond gave a short speech on trades and classical schools. A large number of visitors were present at the meeting. yisitors are always welcome to hear the debates. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Y. W. C. A. "In that day, saith the Lord of Host, will I take thee and make thee as a signet; for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord of Hosts." Haggai 2:23. • Start the New Year right by becoming a member of the Y. "W. C. A. "We are nearing the two hundred mark. Help us to reach it. Last month's report shows 122 girls actively engaged in Bible Study. A Cabinet Council of Student Associations under the auspices of the Northwestern Territorial Committee of the National Board of Young "Women's Christian Associations was held at the B. S. N. S., December tenth and eleventh. Delegates were in attendance from University of Puget Sound, Tacoma; University of Washington, Seattle; Whitworth College, Tacoma; State Normal School, Bellingham. The following addresses were only a part of the helpful and enjoyable program: Welcome to Delegates Miss Nellie Gray, Dean of Women, B. S. N. S. Bible Study—A Series of Talks on the Message of the Gospel of Luke Miss Lucy Jane Hopkins, N. W. Student Secretary. "The Field of Service of the Y. W. C. A." Miss Ada B. Hillman, Gen. Sec, Tacoma Y. W. C. A. "The World's Y. W. C. A. Conference at Berlin, Germany, Last Summer" Miss Sarah E. Springer, Eelig. Work Direc, Seattle *•* ••• *•* Y. W. C. A. "The World's Missionary Conference at Edinburgh, Scotland, last Summer" Miss Springer. Miss Springer was in attendance at both of these world conferences. The Y. W. C. A. Bible Study Committee are planning a Bible Institute for the second week in January. Speakers from Seattle are expected and some very interesting addresses are promised along the lines of Bible Study Work. Friday evening, December 2nd, the members of the Y. W. C. A. committees were entertained by the Cabinet in their room at the Normal School. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER At the regular monthly business meeting of the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet the members were delightfully entertained by Miss Hillis, General Secretary of the Association. A dainty dinner was served in the dining-room of the Domestic Science department and the delicious viands were prepared and served by one of Miss Lawrence's Cooking Classes. • • gt; • ALKASIAHS. The Alkasiah Club gave an interesting program in the Normal Auditorium, December 19th. Christmas stories and a burlesque, taken from "Bird's Christmas Carol," were prominent features of the entertainment. After the program a social hour was enjoyed in Miss Baker's room, after which refreshments were served in the cafeteria. • • gt; • gt; PHILOMATHEANS. On Thursday evening, December 1st, the Philomatheans held their regular meeting. The following miscellaneous program was presented: Music Miss Gertrude Scott Parliamentary Drill Mr. Gibson Talk—Ella Flag Young Miss Birney Talk Miss Bachman Recitation Miss Ingeborg Johnson Instrumental Solo Miss Meeks Critics Report Miss Laura Mellish After the program the business meeting was held and the following officers were elected for the quarter: President—Miss Geneva Johnson. Vice-President—Miss Hattie Mellish. Secretary-Treasurer—Miss Gertrude Scott. Sergeant-at-Arms—Mr. Sherwood. Attorney—Mr. Gibson. Thursday afternoon, December 15th, a special meeting was called and the following new members were voted into our Society: Violet Johnson, Florence Bras, Minnie Burroughs, Mr. Hanks, Mr. Peterson. Instead of the next regular meeting the Philomatheans gave a program in the Auditorium, during the long Assembly Period, on Friday, December 16th. The following program was given: Duet Miss Ruby Flowers, Miss Grace Devereaux Debate—Resolved, That the Pacific Coast defenses should be strengthened so as to insure it against foreign attack. Affirmative, Mr. F. H. Whipple; Miss Geneva Johnson; Nega- ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 tive, Mr. C. E. Gibson, Miss Gertrude Scott, Miss Emma Rexroth. Solo Miss Emma Rexroth The program was well given and showed excellent preparation. The debate was one of the best ever given in the Auditorium. The debate was won by the negative. THE CRY OF THE STUDENTS. (With Apologies to W. H. Smith.) Drawing and History, Observation—a mystery, Algebra, Zoology, Methods and Psychology, Botany, Geometry, Ram it in and cram it in,— Students' heads are hollow. Scold it in, mold it in, All that we can swallow. Ram it in, jam it in,— Still there's more to follow! Worried faces, gaunt and pale, Tell the oft repeated tale; Tell the hours robbed from sleep,— Robbed from meals for studies deep, All who to the Normal go Tell the self-same tale of woe; How the Normal faculty Rammed it in, jammed it in, Crunched it in, punched it in, Rubbed it in, clubbed it in, Pumped it in, stumped it in, Rapped it in, slapped it in,— When our heads were hollow! —'11. • • gt; • A GENTLE COLLEGE YELL. George Ade's latest play deals with life at a fabled coeducational institution in the West—Bingham College. Prizes were offered in a competition for the best college yell to be used in the play. The winner is now being used. This received second price: "Buffalo! calico! corduroy! gingham! Plurubus, make a fuss, rah, rah, Bingham. Rarebit, tearabit! scare a bit! sting 'em! Who rah!! we rah! all rah! Bingham!" —The Monitor. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 18 ---------- THE MESSENGER SENIOR NOTES. Oh, ye wise ones of 1910%, who are about to leave us, farewell! A sweet and fond farewell! No more shall your gentle footsteps echo down the halls and on the stairs! No more shall your smiling faces greet us on our way! We shall miss you, yes; but we are glad to have you go and win laurels in our interesting and noble profession! Then speed ye, now, upon your way, conscious of a work well done and happy in your new work that is to be undertaken. So now, again, farewell, and don't forget that you have loving friends in this, your Alma Mater. 0. S., 11. • We regret that Miss Beatrice Clark was called to her home in Salem, Oregon, on account of the illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Mellish, of Great Falls, Mont., spent the Christmas Holidays with their daughters, Hattie and Laura. The Seniors have returned from a strenuous thirteen days' vacation, which was certainly unlucky as far as rest is concerned. But, nevertheless, they feel capable of meeting the strenuous days leading up to the grand march in June. Rah! Rah! Rah! June 1, 1911. Seniors, get busy! Make your last strokes of the First Semester count. Be ready for the last lap and let all be winners. • • • THE CLEAR, RUNNING BROOK. When the last Observation Class is over And the running brook is no longer clear, ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER I hope to be able to teach the participle Without pencil, book or paper near. Now I've seen those sentences on the board so often And I've said them o'er and o'er Until I'm sure I know them As well as ten times four. "She, dying, gave it to me," Brings to us all a familiar sound, And to illustrate clearly the appositive No better example can be found. I can repeat them all As I've said before, And I know it is useless and needless For me to say any more. But if these have proved a bore And some more you would like to know I would refer you to Frances Stewart Who certainly can write them just so. JUNIOR NOTES. CLAUDIE'S DREAM! Claudie Cfillord had an inspiration That he had some information; So, as a carrier pigeon of old, He hastened his story to unfold. To Miss Hogle's room he rushed For his glee'could not be hushed, To think the Seniors were so clever As to pull it down in foggy weather. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER But Claudie had not seen aright, As the pennant had waved by day and by night For thirty-six hours upon the staff Which graces the mound beside the path. —A BRIGHT JUNIOR. • • • Eva Pendleton spent the two weeks preceding Christmas vacation at her home in Everett, on account of illness. Miss Winnie Bradley, of Everett, spent the week end with her sister, Hattie Bradley. A Junior girl needs a Beck-er to guide her. Can you blame the Juniors for thinking they are IT since Miss George says they handle the Training School Classes the best of any Junior Class since she's been in B. S. N S. Hoop lal, hoop lal, Juniors all; We are there In basket ball. •j» »»« »i* SOPHOMORE NOTES. Tuesday, December 11, the Sophomore Class held a "Hard Times" party in Society Hall, the "unique costumes" of several students being the feature of the evening. The prize was given to the one having the best costume, the honors being closely contested between Mr. Knaaek and Miss Braman, but finally being awarded to the latter. Games were the means of enjoyment of the evening. An appropriate luncheon was afterwards served in the Cafeteria, the head waitress being our Class teacher, Miss Sperry. • • • HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The longer we attend the Normal High School, the more we are convinced that it is a good place to be. We are certainly a jolly bunch. Each of us is willing to do our part to uphold the interests of the High School as well as join in all the fun and make a good time for himself and all those aroundl We are all doing fine work and expect to make this a very successful year. The Ninth Graders are certainly anxious to make this the best year in the history of the Normal. We want our High School to grow. We extend an invitation to all students who want to have a good time and do hard work to join us. You will find us very congenial and helpful. If you are looking for trouble or come with the expectation of interfering with our privileges you will have your hands full to defend yourself. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 Faculty, Alumni, Students! Come to the aid of the Alumni editor. In the past months she has asked so many questions in order to obtain some items that she felt like the editor of a live country newspaper. This month no amount of questioning seemed to bring forth any news. Don't be a tight-wad, and then wonder why the Alumni column is not well filled. Put your items in The Messenger box, or hand them to the Alumni editor. Thus you will help The Messenger, and clear your own conscience. Some time ago. Miss Florence Currier sent a "newsy" letter, that was much appreciated. "Go thou and do likewise.'' A large number of former students have subscribed for The Messenger. We wish to thank them for their subscriptions, and to assure them that we are trying to make each month's issue more readable than the previous one. Begin the New Year with a resolve to help the Alumni editor by telling her any interesting item of news you may know. Miss Betty Stenberg, '10, entertained Thanksgiving vacation at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Emil Stenberg, So. L Street, Tacoma. The house was beautifully decorated throughout, chrysanthemums being used in great profusion. The occasion was a re-union of ex-Normal girls, and was one of great pleasure. Those present were: the Misses Elizabeth Hemphill and Hed-ii'g Utzinger, both of Auburn; Nora Haffley, Martha Martin Phoebe Buell, Donna Griffith, all of Tacoma, and E. Leona Laube of Eoslyn. Miss Lillian Blanchard, a secondary student of Class '09, who has been principal of the Des Moines school, resigned her position Dec. 1 to accept the appointment as poultry instructor at Pullman Agricultural College. • • • REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF NEW LIBRARY BOOKS. Addams, Jane—Spirit of Youth. Addams, Jane^-Tweiity Years at Hull House. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER Ayers, L. P.—Laggards in Our School. Brown, J. F.—American High School. Bjomson, Bjorntjerne—Happy Boy. Coffin, C. H.—Child's Guide to Pictures. Chancellor, W. E.—Our City Schools. Corbin, John—Which College for the Boy. Crawford, F. M.—Saracuresco. Davis, W. S.—Friend of Caesar. Draper, A. S.—American Education. Elson, L. C.—History of American Music. Grenfell, W. T.—Labrador. Hall, P. E.—Emmigration. Harrison, Birge—Landscape Painting. Janvier, T. A.—Embassy to Provence. Lindsey, B. B. and Higgins, D.—The Beast. Lodge, Sir Oliver—Science and Immortality. Loti, Pierre—Icelandic Fisherman. Martin, M. E.—Friendly Stars. Mason, G. D.—Child's Guide to Music. Mathews, J. B.—Study of the Drama. Palmer, G. IT.—Ethical and Moral Instruction in School. Perry, Bliss—"Walt Whitman. Reeder, R. R.—How Two Hundred Children Live. Sabatier, Paul—St. Francis of Assisi. Siel, R. R.—Prose. Slocum, Capt. Josua—Sailing Alone Around the World. Snedden, D. S.—American Juvenile Reform School. Tappan, E. M., comp.—Children's Hour, 100. Thurston, I. T.—Bishop's Shadow. Thaving, C. F.—Education in the Far East. Wiggin, K. D.—Arabian Nights. Wilbur, M. A.—Everyday Business for Women. • • • THE REFORM HE NEEDED. Earnest but Prosy Street Corner Orator—"I want land reform; I want housing reform; I want educational reform; I want " Bored Voice—'' Chloroform!''—Manchester Guardian. • My son, I've traveled round the world And many maids I've met: There are two kinds you should avoid— The blonde and the brunette. —Life. • Extra! Special! Piano solo in Assembly, by Miss George . ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 We now receive many good exchanges every month. We are always glad to have the students send in requests for other exchanges. If you could see the students make a grand rush when the new papers come in you would realize how welcome yours are. Those received are: The School Mirror, Wilbur, Wash.; The Cynosure, Fargo, N. Dak.; The Aromar, Spokane College, Spokane; The Kodak, of Everett; the Maroon, U. P. S., Tacoma; The Comus, Zanesville, Ohio; The El Kali Nam, Walla Walla High School; The Review, Lowell, Mass.; The North Star Signal, Warren, Minn.; The Arrow, Stillwater, Minn.; The Tahoma, Tacoma High School; Temps Normal Student, Temps, Arizona; The Iris, Farmington, N. H.; Whims, Seattle ; Review, McMinnville College, Oregon; Oahuan, Oahu College, Honolulu; Mankatonian, Mankato, Minn.; The Booster, Chadron High School, Neb.; College Breezes, St. Peter, Minn. One of the students has asked for an exchange from Hastings College, Hastings, Neb., so we hope to have it next month. Whims: The story, "Bob's Success," is certainly good. Your cuts are the best we have seen this month. The Cynosure: Your "Local and Personal" Department is good. A few good cuts and a better arrangement of material would greatly improve your appearance. The Tahoma: Your "Musical" Cut is especially good. You are a paper that is enjoyed by us all. When we once get hold of you we just can't study until we have read your clear through. The Aromaz: Your Literary Department is excellent. "The Night After Thanksgiving" is especially good. The Arrow: Your cover is fine. We hope you'll grow and then grow some more. The Review: You need some good cuts. • • • »•• ••. "Stick to me close," said the envelope to the stamp. "By gum, I will," was the reply. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER IN AUDITORIUM. "Wednesday morning, December 21, occurred the annual entertainment in Assembly, given by the Training School, which was very pleasingly rendered. Games and Carols Primary Department Merry Christmas Bells Fifth Grade The Blessed Birth Sixth Grade The Message of Christmas Fifth and Sixth Grades Shine Out, Oh Blessed Star Third and Fourth Grades Down In a Manger Group of Girls The Birthday of a King Third and Fourth Grades Christmas, Merry Christmas Seventh and Eighth Grades Chime and Carol Eighth Grade Girls Oh! I Hear the Glad Song Seventh Grade Holy Night School For God So Loved the World Mixed Quartet Hail to Our Savior Ladies' Quartet The Lord Is Great Normal Chorus "God Bless Us Every One."—Dickens. • • • gt; MME. LANGENDORFF OPENS LECTURE COURSE. The first number of the Lecture Course was given on the evening of November 28th, before a large audience consisting of townpeople, faculty and students. Mme. Freda Langendorff, contralto, assisted by Mr. Guy Callow, violinist, and Mr. Kurt Wanieck, pianist, delightfully rendered the following program: 1 (a) Intermezzo Op. 116, No. 4 Brahms (b) Finale from Op. 72 Saint-Saens Mr. Wanieck 2 (a) Aufenthaft Schubert (b) Der Tod und das Maedschen Schubert (c) Lotosblume Schumann (d) Du Meine Seele Schumann Mme. Langendorff 3 Concerto Mendelssohn Andante Finale Mr. Callow 4 Arie—From Samson and Delilah Saint-Saens Mme. Langendorff 5 (a) Sonetto del Perarca, No. 104 Liszt (b) Mephisto Waltz Liszt Mr. Wanieck 6 Faust, Fantalsie Wieniawskl Mr. Callow 7 (a) The Cross Ware (b) The Danza Chadwick ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 (c) Charity MacDermid (d) The Cry of Rachel Salter Mme. Langendorff • Something entirely new in the way of entertainment was given in Assembly Friday morning, December 2, when Miss Shaefer read, "Keeping Up With Lizzie," from Harper's "Weekly. The story and the reading of the story was so charming that wt: hope Miss Shaefer will entertain us again soon. • Lee Scott was unable to entertain us in Assembly last Friday, so members of the Faculty gave us short talks, witty or helpful— and both. "We also had a visitor, Miss Hopkins, who gave us a general talk on the Y. W. C. A. movement. Of the Faculty, Mr. Patchin led the speeches by giving us some of his extremely interesting experiences in Oklahoma, proving up a claim. Miss Norton started out with a polished oration, but ended with a shorl talk on the merits of Michigan, her home state. Mr. Bond closed by talking on "Higher Education." • • • STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION ENTERTAINS. On Friday evening, December 16th, the Students' Association gave a Christmas tree and program for the enjoyment of the Student body and Faculty. The main feature of the evening was an old-time Christmas program, rendered by eighteen or twenty ot the students, dressed as children. After the ' ' children'' had sung their songs, spoke their pieces and danced around the Christmas tree, Mr. and Mrs. Santa (Mr. Romine and Miss Britt) made their appearance on the scene and distributed bounteously many and grotesque presents to those present. Among the gifts that greatly delighted the receivers were a little play-horse for Mr. Deerwester, a miniature coffee-mill for Mr. Bond, a small, fuzzy dog for Miss Norton, and a nice little box of pink pills for Miss Gottlieb. Besides these presents, Frank Whipple received a lamp, a supply of tinware, and other household articles, all of which he will be able to make good use of in the near future. After the gifts were distributed everyone formed in line, and as they marched into Miss Hays' and Mrs. Thatcher's room, where games were played for the rest of the evening, Santa capped the joys of each by giving him a sack of pop-corn. PROGRAM AT CHRISTMAS TREE. 1 Dance Around Christmas Tree. .Sixteen Little Girls and Boys 2 Song—"Christmas Time" 3 Recitation—"Christmas Comes But Once a Year" Johnnie Sloan 4 Exercise—"Merrie Christmas" ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 26 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 Recitation—"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" Jimmie Bast 6 Recitation—"Old Santa Must Be Hungry" Jessie Jeans 7 Song—"Letter to St. Nicholas" Henrietta Bucklin 8 Recitation—"Mary Had a Little Lamb" Guenie Kellet 9 Recitation—"Jack Horner" Willie Gubbins 10 Recitation—"I'm Not So Very Big, You See" . .Vernie Tidball 11 Exercise—Five Little Boys Jamie Fritz, Vernie Tidball, Johnnie Sloane, Jimmie East, and Walter Lidell 12—Recitation—"'Twas the Night Before Xmas" ..Genie Davis 13 Song—"Santa Claus" Lottie Busby 14 Exercise—"Topsy Turvy" Verna Prader, Jessie Jeans, Frankie Krause, Gwenie Kellet, Paulie Marshall, Willie Gubbins 15 Santa Claus and Distributing Presents Mrs| Santa Claus • MERRIE CHRISTMAS. M stands for Mathes, so short and so fat; We love him, you bet; there's no joke about that. E stands for Epley, we love and adore When he smelleth perfume, he sinks to the floor. R stands for Romine, with sky-blue, pink ties, He sure is the envy of all the swell guys. R stands for Ruthie, who cures all our ills, With doses of medicine, powders, and pills. I stands for Ida, who makes her mark felt In C's and C_j_'s she always has dealt. E stands for Edens, whose father we know, For he is the man who made the Normal School grow. C stands for Catherine, Montgomery, too; We hope she will let the Juniors all thro. H stands for Hillis, so sweet and so jolly, She watches our fun and sees in it no folly. R stands for Rose, in her brain is no fog, The "present set" shows like a bump on a log. I stands for Ida, her last name is Baker; To urge women's suffrage, she sure is no fakir. S stands for Sperry, we love and revere, We enter her class room in trembling and fear. T stands for Thatcher, who usually smiles, And nothing by talking and whispering riles. M stands for Moodie, with dimples and curls Which fascinate daily a roomful of girls. A stands for Ada, who knows how to draw, Paint a fair tulip, and yet wield a saw. S stands for Shaefer, so sweet and so coy, Who has caught in her net our one pretty boy. Before we can go we will say with good cheer, Merrie Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. • Mr. Lee Scott, one of Mrs. Engberg's most promising pupils, mpanied by Miss Edna Baylor, gave a short but pleasing vio- ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 27 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 27 lin recital in Assembly on Monday, Dec. 19. His presentation o£ some of the difficult numbers on the program showed a marked talent. The program: 1 Grand Carmen Fantaisie Jeno Tubay 2 (a) To a Wild Rose McDowell-Hartmann (b) Vision Franz Drdla (c) Humoreske Anton Dvorak (d) Mazourka Wieniakski Fred Moline defines caisson as "little rubber bag to pump air i n ." • " I t ' s the little things that count in this life. That's why T don't amount to much." F. 0. • Mr. Eply (endeavoring to rescue from bright class hairless animal which couldn't live in this climate). Bright class guesses monkey and everything but right thing. Poor Professor at wit's end, decides to ask another question: "What do ladies wear on their h a t s ? " Miss Dixon, not noticing second question, says "Hippopotamus," to the great delight of the Class. "No doubt some of the hats are large enough to accommodate them." • Mr. Eply—"What is a lake?" Bright Student—"A damned stream." • "Herpicide is a f a k e ! " For positive proof call on F. F., 430 High street. Mr. Eply—"What does environment mean?" M. F.—"Something that surrounds." Mr. Eply—"Well—eh—what do you mean? Clothes?" • Mr. Bond carefully explains why young children like to wear bright colors—such as red. After glancing at one of the Junior girls in the Class he incidentally mentions that the older ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 28 ---------- 2S THE MESSENGEtt girls like to wear bright colors (such as red) to brighten the color in their cheeks. ("If the shoe fits put it on.") • Tr. School Pupil—'' Us kids had a shanty down by the track.'' Miss Orne—"You mean " w e " kids. • Why does A always want to sing ' ' Out On the Deep.'' 1 • Some appropriate thinks that were on the Xmas tree: "Specks" for grandmother (F. D.) "Latest Edition on Slang" (to N. C.) "Framed Messenger Cover" (F. B.) "Bottle of 'Catch-Up' " (F. F.) We sincerely hope for the desired effect, Florence. • Miss Baxter (to Class in Observation during discussion of lesson taught by Mr. Patchin)—"We cannot put our hands in our pockets so we will have to criticize the men for doing i t ." • IN ENGLISH CLASS. Teacher—"Mr. Auner, how would you punctuate, 'I saw Lucile going down the street' "? Mr. Auner—"I would make a big dash after Lucile." • Four Everett girls went to room in one house, and if you pass by you may hear them shout: "What's the matter with Everett, It's all right. What's the matter with Everett? For it we'll fight. If any one will dare to say Anything about our city gay— What's the matter with Everett? It's all right." • Miss Gottlieb (appearing in G. B's room at the dormitory)— "What on earth is the matter with your elbows?" G. B.—"I sandpapered them to make them smoothe. Kids all do i t . " (?). • Mr. Hanks takes his straight; not mixed. Bill Tuck-er home. • G. K. writes her name so that it looks like Krause. Now, don't be in a hurry! Wait until leap year. • L. T. B.—"What am I studying this year? Why, sewing, ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 cooking, and History of Ed." Mr. Romine—"Ed. who?" • Jessie N., ('10) would also like to know who "Ed." is. Is he a king of England, or what? Will some enlightened one please inform her. • Where did Mr. Boyd go the evening of December 18th? • Mr. Bond, in explaining the geometrical term, "limit," gave the following illustration: "If a Normal boy should start to the theater in company with a girl, but at the first street corner he should pick up another, at the next corner another, and so on, until he reached his destination, wouldn't he be the 'limit' "? • Mrr. Moodie was heard to say to Miss Dawson, " I t is just two more years"! • Miss Baxter (in Senior Observation)—"What is one-half ot' four?" Mr. Sherwood—"Two." Miss Baxter—"Good! that's right!" • Mr. Eply—"How does a dog point?" Geography Student—"With his tail." • Miss Baxter (in Senior Observation)—"I have always known that I would be a good housekeeper if I ever had fhe chance." • Lost—A curl paper. Finder please return to Mr. Heath. • Miss Gottlieb (to Physiology Class)—"What is the best kind of clothing?" High School Student—'' Newspaper.'' • Mr. E.—"When did the lava flows of Eastern Washington occur?" Miss O., (in desperation)—"Last year." Mr. E.—"Is that what drove the East boys out of there?" Miss O.—"I guess so." "Sidney Johnson, talk on tertiary mammals." S. J.—"I can't talk." ' "Oh, what a recent affliction!" • Report has it that Mr. Hanks likes his straight. His what? may we ask? Remember, this is a dry town. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER CRUEL CREATURE. Elizabeth—"Are you going out for supper, Sunday night?" Robert (hopefully)—"Oh, no.'-' E.—"My, but you will be hungry Monday morning." • THE PITY. Mr. E.—"Mr. M.— says he used to part his hair in the middle. Now he has parted with it in the middle—like myself.'' Jones—"Will you give our society a subscription? We are trying to down drink?" Brown—"I can't give the subscription, but I'll help to put down the drink." Now is the time when poets sing About the glad New Year; With all its opportunities, They tell us that it's here. "With chime of bell and bugle call And flash of armor bright, It brings a challenge loud and clear To go on in the fight." But as for me heroics seem A little tiresome— I'm not so glad the Old Year's gone Or glad the New Year's come. The Old Year has been good to me— I'm leery of the new— Why should I feel poetic When my bills are coming due? And so despite the poets I feel not glad or gay, Nor at all enthusiastic Because it's New Year's Day. It's fine to write an epic On each year when it's through— But, then, I'm not a poet— And my bills are coming due. —M. L. R., '11. • • • Hurrah! At last we have found it out. Mr. Bond (impressively—as only he can impress)—"I teli you what: Psychology is the hallucination of some man's brain." Long have we suspected it! Now to find the man who is the originator of that hallucination! What will we do to him? Oh— nothing!—nothing at all!—oh, no! ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page 31 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 31 I walk down the hallway in silence Down the dim, voiceless hallway,—alone, And I hear not the fall of a footstep Round me—save only my own. And the hush in the hallway is mighty, For all of the students have flown. You ask me the cause of this silence? Tis found in the following line; For the voice of the faculty saieth: "In the hallway be still all the time!" And the students because it is New Year's Will follow this rule so sublime. (With Apologies to Bliss Carman.) J. A. D. H. • • • ALL THE SAME. First Girl—"Did you take 'Gym.' last term?" Second Girl—"No; Jim took me." • He (after the proposal)—"Am I the first man that ever kissed you?" She—"Yes—er—that is—the first that did it officially." • "Why do you want to marry my daughter? She's only a school girl." " I come early to avoid the rush."—Ex. • Millicent—"Jeanie, papa has given me a new watch and it is the most bashful little creature in the world." Jeanie—"Bashful?" Millicent—"Yes; it holds its hands before its face all the while."—Ex. • "Why is a cigar like a play?" "Because if its bad it won't draw, and if its good you want a box."—Ex. • Patron—"Is this horseradish purely vegetable?" Waiter—"Yas, sah; an' it's guaranteed to be absolutely horseless."—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S S S S S ; •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •• •• •• •• • • • • •••••••• •••• •••••••• ••• ••• *••••• •••••••• Now that vacation is over and you are settled down to study again, let us get ••• III together and figure how to SAVE III more than TEN DOLLARS on fg: that 1911 Suit or Overcoat you need m for the new year. Come and see for yourself at our Prosperity Expansion Sale : : : : : : : : •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• •••• • • * • •••• ••••••• •••• 1 FR0LI6H • GflMrBELL 60., IN6. •••• '.lit Successors to Frolich Sample Suit Shop •••• SSS 418-419-420-421 Exchange Block :: Bellingham ••• ••••••• •••• ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS When You Feel Blue go to the RICHELIEU When You are Hungry go to the RICHELIEU When You Want a Square Meal go to the RICHELIEU • gt; • gt; •:• THAT'S THE OAFE FOR YOU Complete Housekeeping Outfits on Installments at T\)e Jer)l5ir)s-|3oys ©o. • gt; «• •!« Furniture, Rugs, Ranges, Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils •:• • gt; •? Elk and Chestnut .* .* 10th and Harris Main 758 Home B 158 Palace }V[eat Market TIKRNKY BROS., Props. Wholesale and Retail Butchers and Jobbers J310 Commercial Street Prompt attention given to all Phone Orders Bellingham, Wash The Ststptise Siote± , SCHWARTZ. PROP. Normal Students given JO per Cent. Discount 611 W. Holly Street : : Bellingham, Wash The Only Mail Order Engraving House in the State CUTS of a11 kinds for PRINTING Jiorth Coast Engraving Co. Bellingham, Wash. Arthur Bernhard, Manager ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELLINGHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROEDBR, Prest. F. F. HANDSCHT, Cashier WH. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, As9t. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B L L I H S H A M . fflASHINOTON CAPITAL STOCK] AND SURPLUS 4260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials of business success, the Bel-lingham Business College has no peer either east or west. There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, successful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 Telephones—Sunset Main 507 : Home A 507 WISCONSIN GROCERY A. Iv. STBNVIG, Proprietor South Bellingham Large Stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables Shipping Trade and Camps Especially Catered for Lecture Course °f l9l° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, Jan. 19 HUBBARD MUIR, Critic, Chicago Tribune, Feb. 4 CHAMP CLARK, April 14 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SEASON TICKET $1.76 - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ^ HIILLINC.IIAYI m J^INE:* C:OI^L.E: lt;;F ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS FAIRHAVEN PHARMACY G. E. FINNEGAN Cor. 12th and Harris Sts. : South Bellingham, Wash We have the only line of S C H O O L P I C T U R ES in the city Seth A. Atwood Paint Wall Pape* Co. 212 West Holly St. Bellingham SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day 1021 Elk Street .• .• .• Both Phones 217 Phone your order to the ROYAL DAIRY CO. Milk, Cream, Ice Cream, FOR Butter, Eggs and Cheese M 46 - - - - - A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail StfEIiF flflD HEAVY flAf?DWfl$E 213-215 West Holly Street . . . Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T O D E I M T S T A K E N O T I CE MONTGOMERY'S I s tlcje p l a e e to b y yoGr Fdel or get yo v TTCLT^S l a d l e d . . PHONES 125 - - 1417 R.R. Ave ™ . ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS W O L, L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Kepaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery Our Bread is Waiting for You Lighter Bread—Whiter Bread—Better Bread—Enough Said "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending ^-~*\ yf X * \ W e t e a c h P, t n l a n - the Normal ar- y - gt; gt;^ V • tf . / y ^ - - ~ _ \ - - - i 5 gt; ^ Graham and Gregg range with us to f gt;/\ I /^, A/ \ , V " ^ Shorthand, Office take a course in V ^ ^ / ^ - " ~n£/\* ,S S^o /i^n) S 1 Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- ^—f J'J/yw/W^JyfJ^JryJyj Ik e ePi n 8 aPd F l n e writing, Booklceep- V _ ^ ^ ^ / / 7 ^ C - ^ - ^ t / ^ C lt;1S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ -^\/ y Send for Catalogue ^*^ ^ ^ Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Good Board and Rooms at Mrs. Swems A Home-Like Place for Girls Steam Heat, Bath and Use Laundry Rooms $6 and $8. Board, if Desired, $14 per Calendar Month E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 . ' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS m L Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1 8 95 (F WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY lt; EXPRESS and DRAYING E* J) cr -ft BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. ^ Jf W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 ---------- Messenger - 1911 January - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Bellingham Washington H. I* MUNRO B« N. HASKBU. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 F» E C I A L. Tf?e Ltittle Student Photos 50c. PER DOZ. Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SANDISON STUDIO 126V2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 StlldeiltS in Hi! SdlOOlS. People who read much are more than likely to need glasses. Dullness, or lack of ability to concentrate may often be traced to confused vision. WE ARE EXPERT OPTICIANS The oldest established and most successful in Bellingham. We are the only Opticians in the Northwest authorized to fit HEALTH-RAY LENSES | _ . I— B E R E N 3 GOLD SILVERSMITH 104 E. Holly St. Established 15 Years Bellingham, WashPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11568
Title: Messenger - 1911 February
Date: 1911-02-01
Description: Mid-year number (cover)
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Show more1911_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Cover ---------- V ' V n MID-YEAR NUMBER Messenger February, J9U ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS YOU START AT ZERO We all start out in life from the zero mark. It is uphill all the way. The higher we go the more we are looked up to. The man who attains success must take himself seriously, look to his own interests and conserve his strength, wealth and ability. Many people are depositing their money with this bank, paying by check, and furthering their own interests, thereby raising their marks high above zero on the gauge of life. First National Bank Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $320,000.00 ENGBERG I Bellingham's 1 IEJ Prescription Expert 1 m Attas' Cold and Cough Cure is the remedy you will be satisfied with Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings « M 1 a Q a FREE D E L I V E R Y P" Engberg's Pharmacy | Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. Phones M 224-A 224 j | ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • » • • • • » • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest CHALLENGE SALE We Challenge all to fleet Our Prices Don't fail to visit the Big Day- Light Store during this Money- Saving Event MONTAGUE McHUGH ™w*f*»* Daylight Store i Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • lt; One Clothing Store in each City has HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN We have them in Bellingham GAGE=DODSON CO. Agents MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS Clover Block : : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER This is the time of year for the economical buyer to take advantage of values that won't be equaled later in the season K«stst»stxstjtit gt;txx gt;tjtK gt;t gt;tjtx gt;tst gt;t gt;t» gt;t gt;t gt;txjtst gt;tjt gt;tjt gt;tx gt;eje gt;e gt;tx gt;e gt;txjt gt;e gt;e gt;tje x x x x x x x x x x x x x X X X X X X X X X X X X B X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PIANOS ORGANS PLAYER PIANOS TALKING MACHINES AND RECORDS Sheet Music, Band and Stringed Instruments and Accessories : ; "HOME OF THE CHIOKERINQ' Successor to D. S. JOHNSTON CO. Alaska Building 210 East Holly St. itit.tJtJtJt gt;tit}tK^ gt;tKJt gt;tX gt;t gt;tXJtXJtit gt;tXXXX»?XXX gt;?XXXXX} lt;XX gt;tXX gt;tJ lt; gt;CXXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X s IE X X s X X X ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS DICKINSON MILLER REAL ESTATE Fire and Liability Insnrance Suretv Bonds I22S Railroad Avenue : : : Phones Main 84—A 385 Phones Main 64-A 664 T3r3 Elk Street Washington Market Dealer in The Weil-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johhson Bellingham, Wash Wanted—You* Grocery Account We solicit a trial order and guarantee good quality and right prices : : : Byron Bros/ Cash Grocery 1311 Elk Street .* Phones Main 82 A 6 82 Dlo^l^lpnainingwiipi^ipJl^li^MlBJaigigi^^i^dUgigMig ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2.00 to 5:00 p. in. Res. Phones: Main JOO—A 10a Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. aaia V Street Home A 471 B 0*2 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. BLASSEI ACCURATELY FITTED Main 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD CRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building - Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block - - Bellingham, Washington • m T H E REXAI_I_ S T O R E ^tt GANDY Everybody likes good candy. We have the best—I^eggetts 90c. a pound. Try them §THE OWL PHARMACY G"mi»M"c»I C U T P R I C E D R U G S ^| PHONES{Mahl 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O C. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk and Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAIN 268 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST u „ . Rooms 3S4-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 r5e^3GY FLORAL GO. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. T-T A T^T N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS e HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building FOR FIRE LIGHTS SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES Take your Printing troubles to the Union Printing, Binding Stationery Co. Largest Printing House in the Northwest 1211 Elk Street ; : Bellingham DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . * Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . ' Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts GRIMSTED SHOE CO. SS ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG A COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS OUR ENTIRE LINE OP CUT GLASS Vo OFF UNTIL OUR PRESENT STOCK IS SOLD Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 Bellingham, Wash THE STAR CREAMERY NOW after the final "Exams." are over is the time to celebrate. Have that "FEED" you have long talked of. Get your ICE CREAM from the Star Creamery. WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— New Footwear for Spring I9II Arriving Every Day Shoes for Dress for social affairs. Walking Shoes C. P. FORD'S FINE SHOES FOR LADIES 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIO RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? 1 GBO. W. MOCK MOCK HILL ROBT. F. Hiu, FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street 1 We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: J* J2£ 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 ePI NE CONFECTIONERY Phones, Main 180 B180 I: EXCHA WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City 3 CHAS. W. PEASLEE J) ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STOP II READ THIS I We make a specialty of CORRECT PHOTOGRAPHS for Schools and Colleges. Don't decide until you have seen what we have to offer. Best work at lowest prices. NOTE—We make the latest style of FIREPLACE PORTRAITS ON POST CARDS Ti?e Gfosaft Studio iai1 Dock siieet WILBER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Drink Lanum's Chaff less Coffee You get the real coffee flavor when the chaff is removed .. H. E. LANUM High grade Coffees and Teas Phone-Main 324. ." 1307 Elk St. Fresh Schoolday Lunches . When class-room work has left you tired, a dainty luncheon is required; and things that you enjoy the most are things spread on delicious toast— made on an ELECTRIC TOASTER. One of these Electric Toasters can make toast faster than the average gathering of Normal girls can eat it. Makes toast for about i-ioth of a cent a slice. See one in our Salesroom. Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. PIKE BLDG. : ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS rEiaieiaisisEjaEisiaisiaiiiaisiiiaMSJiisjsia ^r-Mp'j'iiJianiiaieMisEiiiajasisisiaisisia® 1 This is the Place You 1 .ST- Get Wh a t You Want 1 i mmnm^j0[^, PURE • S^^^ S:^^^^ FRESH 1 W@%? 'I3»agh^ CANDIES J. A/. SHLBV lt;£ CO. 207 West Holly BOOK'S AND STATIONERY Here is doubtless the best place to outfit students for the Second Semester. They are always glad to see us The BeHingham Sheet Metal Works Remember us when in need of Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of sheet metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phone Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham, Wash SHOE DEPENDIBILITY You can depend on the shoes we sell you, for style, fit and longevity. Our years of experience have enabled us to give you the cream of reliable brands and at prices you pay for unknown goods. We guarantee you entire satisfaction in every particular G E O RELIABLE FOOTWEAR A Y M O N D 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Only Mail Order Engraving House in the State CUTS of a11 kinds for PRINTING J^orth Coast Engraving Go. Bellingham, Wash. Arthur Bernhard, Manager RECKS BRASS FOUNDRY 2 £f,2? Brass and Bronze Castings a Specialty All Work Guaranteed. One Cast Every Day Corner Dock and Maple Streets Phone Main 2411 MRS. C. Q. HORSFALL Newly Furnished Housekeeping Rooms Splendid location, fine view and within easy walking distance of the City and Normal School Phone A 291 920 High Street Bellingham Don't forget to take a Box of Hooker's Cliocrola-tes Home with you. There are none better Star Candy Store 107 East Holly Street P. M. RETERSON JEWELER AND OPTICIAN FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY South Bellingham : : Washington R. N. RALMERTON 130S—r2th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, ETo. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Campus • Begins To Take On A Greener Tint—The Birds Sing—The Robins Appear— It Is Spring. Birds take on prettier plumage. The American girl gets Summery Clothes The NEW THINGS are here New Suits, New Dresses—Everything you would want for this season's wear Won't you come and see what we have? Suits $12.50 Up Silk Saits $3.00 Up Coats 10.00 Up Dresses 3.50 Up ^ S T J. B. WAHL AB\ta ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BEUINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing 1311 Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Literary - LORAINE SHERWOOD Organizations- Class Editors- Senior Junior - Freshman Exchange Athletics Art Editor Alumni GERTRUDK MCDONALD FLORENCE ORNE - MOSIE ODLE J. D. DAVIS ADELAIDE ABERCROMBIE HARRY HEATH FLORENCE PLUMB VIOLET JOHNSON Alkisiah Philomathean Students' Ass'n Y. W. C. A. - Choral Club Calendar Jokes •! Business Managers 1 JESSIE JEANS ANNA CONMEY - HENRY ROGERS - HELEN FINCH CHARLOTTE BUZBY MARGARET STARK MARIE RYAN - FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY RIORDAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. February, 1911 No. 5 Another Mid-Year Commencement time is over, giving the Seniors a glimpse of what is in store for them in June. We congratulate the graduates and wish for them the highest degree of success. Rarely is there a Class whose membership has consisted of such efficient workers in School life and other lines. Their absence will be felt by us all. Agnes Caldwell has labored untiringly since she has been with us. She has served this year on the Board of Control, as Vice-President of the Students' Association, and Cabinet member of the Y. W. C. A. Mr. Claude Clifford is especially interested in Wood-work and will follow out that line in the public schools of AYenatchee. Miss Gertrude Scott has been active in club-work. The Philomatheans will miss ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER her very much, as we all will. In musical lines, Miss Emma Rexroth's place will be difficult to fill. She has also been a member of the Board of Control as Students' representative, and Chairman of Religious Meetings of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Verna Prader has been a good, faithful student in her two years' work in B. S. N. S.. and has been an earnest worker in society and Student activities. Miss Mary Cray, during her two years' work in this School, has won the regard of all by her good, conscientious work. "We regret her departure from us. Mr. Raoul Brinck will enter the University at the beginning of this Semester, where he will fit himself for the teaching of French, his native language, and Mathematics. • At the end of this year a. prize of $5.00 will be awarded to the writer of the best short story appearing in the March, April. May and June numbers of The Messenger. A second prize of $3.00 will also be given. With this inducement, together with the desire of supporting The Messenger, it is hoped that we will have a better grade of short stories to publish. • The National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association is putting out exceptionally good calendars this year, which are very desirable to have. They consist of about seventy-five sheets, on each one of which four or five days are treated. The calendar opens note-book fashion. It is full of the best quotations. They can be obtained from several members of the local Y. W. C. A. for a nominal sum. They are artistically compiled and printed and so finished and perfect in every respect, that The Messenger wishes to call your attention 1o them. During the Christmas holidays Hie W. E. A. was held in Seattle. Several of our Faculty members attended, among whom were Miss Hays. Miss George. Miss Laurence. Mr. Bever, Mr. Deerwester, and Dr. Mathes. Many people from B. S. N. S. were present. To those not residing in Bcllingham, from this Normal, who will attend the W. E. A. in Spokane next year, it is suggested that there be a "Bcllingham Luncheon." The Messenger was asked to communicate this plan. It is hoped that definite arrangements for this can be made before the meeting next year. • This is the first special number The Messenger has ever published for the Mid-Year graduates. We feel that this is a plan worthy of being carried out in the following years. It makes an attractive number of The Messenger and gives the Mid-Year graduates a copy which they will prize as much as the June Seniors value their Annual. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 "AVE ARE SEVEN. I met a Mid-Year Normal girl; Of eighteen years she said; Hair streaked with gray, but many a curl That clustered 'round her head. She had a worn but learned air, And she was plainly clad; Her eyes were dim with vacant stare Her beauty (?) made me sad. "Mid-Year classmates, little maid. How many may you be?" "How many? Seven in all," she said And proudly looked at me. " I pray you tell me where are they each?" "Seven are we," she replied; Two of us at Wenatchee teach And two at home reside. Two of us are at the U. Hard studies still pursuing; And one at Sedro-VVoolley, too. Primary work a-doing. HIRING A MID-YEAR GRADUATE. (Three directors in room.) Hanks.—"Wall, let's get down to business. I called ye fellers in when I seen you goin' by. Jest received a letter from a gal that wants to teach our school. She hails from Bellingham— jest finished the Normal." Sherwood—"I don't go much on Normal people. "What's yer opinion?" Gibson—"Dunno. Maybe she'll fill the bill. But whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER Hanks—''Reckon I might as well read the letter—(stumbles through it) (looks surprised) "Huh! guess I didn't read the hull dang thing before. * * * e ' I will be down on the 10:30 train, Tuesday, to make a personal application.' " (Stumbles over words.) "Tuesday!—that's today and—(looking at watch) it's eleven o'clock. She oughter be here." (She enters.) "Are ye the schoolmarm. Glad ye got here allright and had no trouble a-finding me. We were jest de-cussing you. Set down and we'll talk business." (Awkwardly introduces others.) "We found out by your letter that you wuz a Mid-Year graduate from Bellingham, so I suppose you have all the new-fangled notions. Can you teach muddling?" Lady—"Please, sir; I don't understand." Gibson—"Why, didn't you have clay muddling?" Lady—"Oh, cbay modeling! Why, yes; I had a thorough course in that in my Manual training under Miss Hogle, who never did do anything by halves. Sherwood—"Very good; but can you 'tend to the children's health?" Lady—"Oh, my; Yes! Miss Gottleib's pink pills cure any ills. You know she is the School Nurse. We are proud to be the only Normal School west of the Rockies with such a department. Miss Gottlieb gives three hours daily to special work in the Training School." Hanks—"Tut! tut! we are satisfied that their health will be properly attended to but can you make the young-un's behave? Do you believe in corporal punishment?" Lady—"Miss George taught us to use moral persuasion, and I have brought this method to a science. You may feel perfectly confident that I am equal to any occasion and have sufficient ability to cope with the most startling situation." Hanks—"Well, what do you say? Gentlemen, shall we hire this yere young lady?" Gibson—"Whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me." Sherwood—"It seems to me we ought to go a little farther into the matter to see if she knows enough. Did you pass high in your studies? Where's your certificate?" Lady—"Here it is—and here's my diploma, which shows I graduated with honors." Hanks—"Do you all feel satisfied, gentlemen?" Gibson—"As I said before, whatever is agreeable with the rest of you is agreeable with me." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER h Sherwood—"I'll admit she don't look as though she could do it. Those boys are big, you know. But maybe, she can; looks sometimes are deceiving, I'll admit." Hanks—"I move we elect her to teach our school here in Bonnyville for the ensuing year." Sherwood—"I second the motion." Gibson—"I'm agreeable." Hanks—"Allright Miss what's yer name? Yes Caldwell— yes. Come into the next room, please, and we'll sign th.- contract.'' • • • gt; RICH RELATIONS. (Antithesis of Chas. Lamb's "Poor Relations.") A rich relation—a distant god, worshiped from afar,—a source of pride—and also of sorrow,—a magnet for gold,—an icebox for love,—man but not human,—patronizing saint,—with touch of Midas,—and knife of Shylock,—a piece of self-righteousness— puffed up to bursting,—an excellent example—to which distance lends enchantment,—a bountiful giver—in his own estimation,— man without pity,—feared by his friends,—and hated by his enemies,—he liveth until old age,—and dies—a Success! He cometh in splendor,—and bringeth his wife. His ring is overbold. He entereth, smiling and confident. You fear him much,—but she strikes terror to your soul. Her glance is chilling, her manner frigid. He taketh the easy chair, but you sit bolt upright; your face becmes warm, but your heart is cold; you are facing him, but can see Her from the corner of your eye; you examine her stealthily; she is tall and still and very straight; her fingers are long, her face bloodless; her nose is pointed, and her mouth a hard line; she has the expression on her face of one who has come into contact with a bad odor. Her iron gray hair hangs around her ears in numerous corkscrew curls, which have the appearance of sticks. These are her one flipancy. Her eye is gray, and disapproval is in it. You follow her glance; your heart jumps to your mouth; your soul flees in panic. The blinds are not even! A drawer is half open! A paper on the floor! There's a hole in the curtain! There's dust on the mantle; there's dust on that chair! You are filled with a great desire to scream. Thousands of tiny needles prick your spine; your cheeks burn. But wait—he is talking; he discusseth the weather. The poor weather, an "ever present help in a time of trouble." He pon-dereth over a recent bank failure. He passeth remarks about politics, and all the while you are dumb. He speaketh of the latest book, and you prick up your ears. You talk slowly and with hes- ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER itancy. But gradually your self consciousness leaves you. You forget Her. You plunge in. You are in your element. AVhen you are done Mr. F implies that he is very much surprised to find that you have a tolerable education. Dinner is called. You lead the way in. You venture to address Her as Aunt—and then wish you had not. You discover that Abagail is fat. clumsy, ungainly, redieulous. She looketh very little like a butler. Moreover fear has rendered her absolutely stiff. Her eyes are glazed; her lips pallid. She walks as one in a trance. She falleth over a rug, but saveth the soup. Mrs. IT sniffs. The meal progresses. The roast is excellent, the salad better. You feel relieved; you talk more freely. Mr. IT eats heartily, and passeth patronizing remarks. He says you have a good cook—patronizingly; a cozy little home—patronizingly; a well-stored library—patronizingly. He seems to think, considering all things, that you will do—in a pinch. He giveth good advice—witli his hand on his pocketbook. Not that you are in any especial need of aid. but he seems to have a continuous fear of being robbed. He reminds you of his infinite superiority by every word and geslure. After dinner you undertake to entertain Aunt A . You show her THE picture, your pride as long as you can remember. She sniffs. You give up in despair. The carriage comes. Exit the rich relatives. I remember, long ago. the visit of a rich relation. None of the family had ever seen her. One day we received a letter saying that she would be down for a few days. Mother was panic- stricken, and wailed bitterly against fate. But. as there was nothing else to do, she resolved to make the best of it, and so, for a week beforehand, the hum of preparation filled the air. The old house became a hive of industry. Carpets were pulled up, taken out, and beaten into submission. Floors and woodwork were scrubbed, the fence was painted, moss scraped off the roof, and the most remote corners became scrupulously clean. Then she came. "Not as a conquorer comes," however. She was a middle-aged, rather fleshy woman, heavily upholstered in black silk. A more motherly soul there never was. When she saw us children she opened her arms and heart, and we crept in. She kept us in her heart forever. The following week was one of great happiness. Our visitor swept and helped cook, and insisted that she enjoyed it, and I really believe that she did. After this, the Christmas-tide never came but what a generous box of necessities and comforts came with it from Aunt Mary. And she usually brought her own cheerful self among us ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 sometime during the year, proving herself a blessing and a friend in more ways than one. And this was a Rich Relation. LEW A. GREENE. *i» »•» •:• LAST MESSAGE FROM THE MID-YEARS. "Hello! May I speak to Dr. Mathes?" "Yes, just a moment. Dr. Mathes has just stepped out in the hall to request the obstreperous Juniors to refrain from all unnecessary commotion.'' (Three minutes later.) "Hello! This is Dr. Mathes!" "Hello! This is Claude William Clifford. President of that august body of Mid-Year Seniors, who have recently departed from your great institution of learning." "Yes, yes; I shall be greatly honored to render any favor to one representing such a highly intelleelual organization. Would it be a presumption on my part to ask if I may be of any service?" "The Mid-Year Seniors feel it their duty to attend to certain important matters before they leave these walls forever, where their intellectual light has shone so brightly. We will intrust this high mission to none other than you." " I am at your service." "The Mid-Years are not so seriously concerned over the fate of the Senior Class. They are striving so earnestly to reach thi.s coveted goal that our suggestions would perhaps be unnecessary, however, we will leave them our Browning note books and our places in the rest-room (Room 22)." " I shall see that your request reaches that Class." "And to the Juniors we wish to leave Originality, a characteristic so sorely needed by them." "Very good." "To Miss Gearge we will leave all our old plans for future use in the Training School." " I shall see that they reach her department." "To Mr. Deerwester we wish to leave, in neatly bound volumes, our Educational Essays, for references and research work for those who may follow in our footsteps.'' "Very well." "And to the Domestic Science department we will leave our latest recipe for boiled water." "Very well." "To the Zoology Department we promise to crate and ship all zoological specimens that chance to stray across our pathway.'' ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "They shall be gratefully received." "And to the Manual Training Department we will leave all of our latest designs in school desks, and our method for drawing a straight line without the aid of a ruler." "Very well." "And now to the Undergraduates we wish to say an encouraging word: As we know, all growing things must pass through a stage of greenness; some of course, remaining green longer than others; but if great care be exercised in regard to their advancement, we hope they may soon outgrow this stage of greenness, and all their noble efforts be crowned with success." " I shall be proud to be of assistance." "Suggest to all delinquent Messenger subscribers to pay up. The Editor also should have more help." " I agree. Is that all?" "Yes,—for this time. Be very careful in following out my directions." " I will; but I am forced to impose one condition." "State it." "That all the Mid-Year Graduates will be back to see the Seniors graduate." '' We '11 be there !'' VERNA PRADER. • * • •*• •*• ART IN THE HOME. In house decoration and furnishings the relation of objects must be studied. If art is placed in a false relation to one object it flees from all. If we want art to begin at home, as it must, we will have to clear our houses of troublesome superfluities that are forever in the way. These unnecessary articles are no real comfort, but make work for servants and doctors. House decoration has a different meaning in recent years. Superfluities ought to be no longer tolerated. Uniting use with beauty is being more thoroughly recognized and understood. There is still need for greater simplicity. Decoration must resc, rather than weary, the eye. Unrelated things are very trying in the home unless one has a studio or is a collector of unrelated furnishings. The first quality that makes every home attractive and interesting is individuality. Oftentimes this must mean something far removed from the artistic, which in its perfection is slow growth like every form of Art. Lavish and expensive purchases frequently produce hideous results. Art does not necessarily mean a great outlay of money. Of course to get artistic effects with little money requires taste, individuality, time and study. Houses may be really charming ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 'J with few and simple things selected with care and thought. It U well to make the home a daily study of correctness of relations, and beauty, of color and comfort. Men prefer, I believe, a simplicity of surroundings, and not over-elaboration. The feminine nature seems to enjoy a room that has plenty, sometimes unnecessary furnishings, needless for comfort. Much Art can be expressed in window decoration. Windows should not be filled with objects, but kept free, so that one can feel the warmth of the blessed sunshine, or see the glories of mountains, sea or sky. It is bad enough to have four or five curtains at a window, without adding table, vases, statuettes and other unnecessary devices for keeping out the light. A dim light, I confess, is very charming in certain rooms. Indeed, every room is more attractive in a soft, subdued light by night, as well as by day. But sunshine may be let in without the rooms being glaring or harsh. Objects to show to advantage must have a background. A pretty window decoration is flowers or plants. In the make-up of a home there are at least four things seriously to take into consideration: proportion, material, coloring, and form. Material is the least thing to trouble us. If the proportion, coloring and form seem to be proper in relation to other objects, the material may have little attention. Tapestries and paintings can be found in every moderate home. They fit into dark corners and into odds wall spaces. Bits of color in stained glass are successfully applied to many windows, especially those that are placed high, such as transom lights, or the windows in the hall or vestibule. I visited a very artistic home in Portland, Oregon, two years ago, one room of which I will describe. It served as a family room, where comfort and simplicity were the things considered. In it were at least five Morris chairs, several couches with many pillows, which were in place for use, not simply to be admired for the expert needlework; a concert grand piano, a few pictures, three of which were landscapes. There was an immense fireplace of red tiling, with plenty of room for large logs, which gave forth warmth and cheer to those who gather around. Some book shelves, containing about five hundred volumes, stood between a double window and the fireplace. There was another large window. Neither had shades, but beautiful, heavy, decorated curtains were drawn well back, allowing all the light possible to shine in. The leading colors of the whole room was in a soft brown and a deep, warm red, which gave everyone a restful and cheery feeling. Art may not be the greatest thing in the world, although to me it is the sweetest, because on it largely depends the individuality and the harmony of nnr homes. RW/r/iT! PT\jr»T?7; ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER The first social function for our graduates was given by Miss Gray and Miss Hayes, at Edens Hall, January 20. Dinner was served at 5:30. after which there was a good time in the parlor. On the evening of January 21st occurred an informal reception given by the Juniors, at which the Mid-Year Seniors were the guests of honor. A short play. "Carroty Nell," was entertainingly presented. The Juniors sang their Class Song, which is very clever. Amusing cartoons were thrown upon the canvas illustrating Normal life and the peculiarities of its Faculty and Students. The audience was especially delighted with these. Kefreshments were served at a late hour. The guests agree that this was one of the most pleasant evenings spent together this year. • Dr. and Mrs. Mathes entertained the Mid-Year graduates at an elaborate seven-course dinner. Tuesday evening. The guests agree that their host and hostess are royal entertainers. • The next social event for the graduates was given by Miss Sperry, Wednesday evening. Light ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 during the evening. The Mid-Years appreciate very much the efforts of the Faculty and Students toward making their last days in B. S. N. S. pleasant. After the Commencement exercises, the January graduates and the Seniors passed up in Society Hall, which was beautifully decorated. A half hour was spent in games and conversation, after which chocolate and wafers were served in the cafeteria. The Seniors and the newly graduated ones enjoyed very much their perhaps last good time together. However, it is hoped that the Mid-Years will re-unite with the Seniors in June. On Saturday evening, January 28. the Alkasiah Society, Boys' Debating Club, History Club and Mid-Year graduates were beautifully entertained by the Philomatheans in Society Hall. The hall was very tastefully decorated with pennants, pillows, foliage, etc. The earlier part of the evening was spent in playing Mattedore. Mr. Bryant Avas awarded the prize, which was a very pretty B. S. N. S. pennant. After the games light refreshments were served and then all were favored with a clever program, which contained the following numbers: Piano duet Miss Flowers. Miss Devereaux Recitation Miss Gr. Johnson Vocal Solo Mrs. F. "Whipple Recitation Miss Jessie Meeker Music Quartette Violin Solo Mr. Degross COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM. Normal Auditorium, January 27, 1911. Music Orchestra Invocation Rev. J. "W. Glenck Vocal Solo—"Beloved, It Is Morn" Aylward Emma Rexroth Address Supt. C. R. Frazier, of Everett Music (a) "St. John's Eve"—Chaminade Choral Club (b) " White Butterly''—Danza Presentation of Diplomas Principal Benediction ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER CLASS HISTORY. Class Officers— President—Claude Gifford. Vice-President—Agnes Caldwell. Sec. and Treasurer—Gertrude Scott. On September 13, 1910, eight students, conspicuous among the throng because of their dignified bearing, wended their way up to the Normal to take their places as members of the Class of 1910!/o. This was not a new adventure for any of the eight, for they had all been former students of the School. Five of them had plodded along the year before as Juniors. This experience had fully prepared them to return and take up the role of dignified Seniors. The other two were 1909 Juniors, but had dropped out of the ranks in 1910 in order to test their pedagogic skill and to apply some of the methods with which they were burdened. Early in the year the Class organized, with Claude Clifford as President, Agnes Caldwell as Vice-President and Gertrude Scott as Secretary and Treasurer. At the end of the first Quarter one member of the Class dropped out, but the others worked on with increased earnestness. What the Mid-Years lack in quantity they make up in quality. All have proved themselves very efficient in their School work. Several of them have completed the course in sixteen months. As a Class, they have taken a lively interest in all School affairs. Miss Caldwell held the office of Vice-President of the Students' Association and Miss Rexroth was a member of the Board of Control. Besides this, most of the students of the Class have taken an active part in the work of the Literary Societies and the Y. W. C. A. During the last two weeks of the Semester the members of the Class have been honorary guests at a number of social gatherings. Miss Gray entertained them at dinner at the Dormitory. Dr. Mathes had a dinner in their honor at his home. Miss Sperry invited the girls of the Class to a social time at her home, and both the Juniors and Seniors have entertained royally for them at the School. All these good times and "feeds" were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the Seniors. As the times for departure approaches all look forward to it with joy as they think of the diplomas which they shall receive, but with sadness as they think of leaving forever the scenes of so many happy hours. Thus has the Class of 1910y2 ended its career in the Belling-ham Normal. G. S., '10%. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Plate [a] ---------- GERTRUDE EVELYN SCOTT South Bellingham, Wash. Graduated from the South Bellingham High School in 1908; entered Bel-, lingham Normal September, 1908; reentered as Senior, September, 1910. Treasurer of Class, Secretary and Treasurer of Philomathean Society. RAOUL ALPHONSE BRINCK Began the study of the English Language in 1902; graduated from the Arichat Academy, Nova Scotia, in 1908; attended B. S. N. S., 1908-9, and taught Sixth Grade in the City Schools of Elma, 1909-10. Member of Boys' Glee Club. EMMA KATHERINE REXROTH Spokane, "Wash. Attended Oregon State Normal at Ashland; entered' Bellingham Normal as Junior, September, 1909. Chairman of Devotional Committee. Y. W. C. A.; Member of Board of Control; Philomathean Society; Choral Club. VERNA PRADER Born at Portland, Oregon; entered High School at Ashland, Ore.; attended Southern Oregon Normal School; enrolled here last year as a special Senior. x CLAUDE W. CLIFFORD - Bellingham, Wash. Graduated from Bellingham High; "Vice-President Boys' Debating Club; Senior Class play; President of Class. AGNES MARIE CALDWELL Bellingham, Wash. Attended State Normal School at St. Cloud, Minnesota; entered Normal here as Senior, February, 1910. Vice- President of the Students' Association ; Chairman of the_.. Missionary Committee of the Y. W.C. A.; member of the Alkaslah Club arid Vice- President of the Class. • '•. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 IS THIS YOUR PICTURE? The following is an inventory made of articles seen on a student's study table twenty-four hours after returning from her Christmas vacation, viz.: One tablet, one Tain O'Shanter, one B. S. N. S. pennant, one pair kid gloves, two hand satchels, y blank book, one soup plate, one Caesar's Gaellic War, one blotter, another tablet, three magazines, four or five exchanges, one remnant batiste, one empty cove-oyster can, one half-opened bundle hilariously displaying its contents, another blotter, one lesson plan (accepted), one ink bottle, two spools darning cotton, one bookstand containing a varied assortment of tablets, rulers and pens, another blank book, one prayer and hymnal, one padlock with key attached, more blotters and two fountain pens. This Avas all that could be detected on the surface. A searching look revealed other articles hard to identify, hidden away. One of the magazines promiscuously displayed was "Good Housekeeping!" It is pleasant to remember that the student had enough space on one corner of the table for her books. Dec. 22.—Those left behind mailed twenty-four packages, thirty-nine remembances, and fifty-six post-cards for the dear departed. Dec. 23.—The bridal procession, to the strains of "There'll Be No Wedding Bells For Me." The bride was a vision, in her flowing robes, with a fringeless bed-spread for a veil. The groom looked very manly (?) in a long overcoat and waste-paper basket hat. Dec. 24.—'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Krausc.— Christmas tree at Edens. Did Mr. Patchin enjoy the little train of cars. Party favors of cotillion caps proved very serviceable. The Dean and " W i l l i e " caught a rat. Dec. 25.—A turkey dinner. Baby Donley and the cushions proved popular with the boys. Has Mr. DeGross finished that story? Dec. 26.—Orchestra practice at Edens. Who said Mr. Johnson's divinity wasn't divine? Ask G. R. how she knelt to the queen. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Dec. 27.—A bunch went out to Lake Whatcom to see the dears. Who swung in the swing? Bowed across the lake and roasted weenies. Did we get wet coming back? Oh, no! Dec. 28.—The girls' orchestra practiced and great was the noise thereof. We all visited the roller-rink. The floor was much cleaner when we left. Everyone went to 1he basket-ball game and watched Hercules stand on his head. Messrs. Odle and Liddell, assisted by Mrs. DeWitt, gave a very charming flinch party. Dec. 29.—It rained! Dec. 30.—Mr. Hanks gave a stag party, and oh, those pictures! Who's Hiram. The boys want to know what was going on at the Dorm, that night. Dec. 31.—Theater party at Beck's, and the Old Year departed. Jan. 1.—We went to church. Jan. 2.—Tramp to Lake Padden. Did Mr. Hanks catch the car? It was a good day for pictures (?). Jan. 3.—The unitiated commenced to return. Jan. 4.—Grand opening for 1911. 8:25 Classes begun in relays. Everyone was tired and sleepy, after a strenuous vacation. Jan. 5.—Students really begin to return. Heard at Miss Gray's office: "Now the ticket agent at home told me * * *" "But my train never * * * * ", etc. Jan. 6.—Hattie Nelson recommends her new cosmetic of plenty of soft soap and water to the Physiology Class. Jan. 9.—H-2 0 turns to S-n 0. Miss R. G. works an hour and a half on her fire before she can make it go absolute silence. Jan. 10.—Florence P. almost gets to Class in time. Jan. 11.—Basketball game at Y. M. C. A. B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. Jan. 12.—Perfectly grand night. Cutter rides with cutters either side up the order of the day. Alkasiah holds a well attended and enthusiastic meeting? I tank the bot of yous. Friday, the 13th.—B. B. game at Normal gym. B. B. High vs. Normal. The Dorm, waxes hospitable. Miss Gray and Mrs. Powell entertain both teams after game. Covers laid for fifty. Miss Gottlieb assures us an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Jan. 14.—Oh, you toboggan slide! How many sprained ankles? Guess! Jan. 16.—Mr. Moodie appears in the same necktie which he wore ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 on the previous day. A subscription list is started at once. Teaching assignments posted. The Powers-That-Be hav* decided. Jan. 20.—Miss Gray entertains the Mid-Year Seniors at dinner. Jan. 21.—Big doings in Auditorium. Annual Junior reception. Perfectly grand time! "Orphans." "moving pictures," and other amusements. Jan. 23.—Basket Ball, B. H. S. vs. B. S. N. S. We win! 20 to 18. Can't you speak any louder? Be more enthusiastic! Open your mouth! Throw yourself into it! Jan. 24.—D. D. Dignified Senier strolls through hall with lantern in hand looking for an honest man(?) Jan. 26.—Tests! Finals. 0, Fatal Day. Perspiration-Desperation- Expiration ! Jan. 27.—Commencement and Mid-Year party. Sad partings in Society Hall. Rubbers in great demand. Feb. 1.—Messenger goes to press. Editor begins taking Peruna. Jan. 28.—Moving day at the Dorm. Messrs. Johnson and Brink entertain at matinee, Beck's theater, Saturday afternoon. "We are glad to have Miss Clark back with us after her absence. Frances Stewart left School at the close of the Semester to attend the University, but she will return in June to receive her "sheepskin" with the rest of us. The Dorm, has been enriched by "Danny"—Mabel F.'s new ehafing dish. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 16 ---------- 16 TEE MESSENGER Mr. Gibson, our Class President, has been called to Everett, by the serious illness of his mother. Miss Pearl Hightower while coasting down High Street dur-our recent snow, severely sprained her ankle and Avas detained at home for several days. This may explain Miss Reichert and the basket. Miss Gottlieb's supply of pills has run low in the last few days. Why? Because some Seniors have taken the grip (grippe). We are very glad to have our Class teachers back with us again after their illness of several days. Edens Hall has opened her arms to one of our members— Miss Florence Remley. The Misses Jeans, Prader, Mellish, French, Peacock, Shoultes, Miller, Donovan, Bergstrom, Jurgens, Angst, and Remley, who have been teaching in the City schools, report a very enjoyable as well as profitable quarter's work. Miss Gertrude Barker left Friday morning for her home in Portland for a few days' visit. "Over his plans the Senior Observer Beginning doubtfully and far away, First lets his mind wander to the 'preparation' And tries so hard to think of what to say. Then as he thinks, he has an inspiration, The method strikes a neurone in his brain; But still he must'nt begin with 'presentation,' He feels he'd give his credits for an aim." —An Observer. • • • G. K. (reading advertisements on street car)—"Relieves fatigue, good for nerves.' My nerves are perfectly terrible lately —guess I'll take some— (reading on) Malt Ranier Beer, for sale at all druggists." She stopped at Red Cross on the way home. • • • "There is a mystic borderland that lies Just past the limits of our work-day world; And it's peopled with the friends we met And loved a year, a month, a week or clay, And parted from with aching hearts, yet knew That through the distance we must loose the hold Of hand with hand and only clasp the thread Of memory. But still, so close we feel this land, So sure we are that these same hearts are true, That when in waking dreams there comes a call That sets the thread of memory aglow; We know that just by stretching out the hand In written words of love, or book or flower, The waiting hand will clasp our own once more, Across the silence in the same old way."—Selected. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 JUNIOR NOTES. The Juniors entertained Saturday evening January 21 in honor of the Mid-Year Seniors. Miss Lee Dickson has finished her Junior year and aeeepted a position as teacher in Centralis. Grace Proctor spent the week-end at her home in Everett the latter part of January. The Junior Class regrets losing one of its most loyal members, Norene Costello, who was compelled to leave School on account of ill-health. How's the romance coming, Mr. Davis? Ask A. H. Miss Evelyn Britt has taken a position as teacher in Mason County. • • • JUNIOR CLASS SONG. We are the Juniors of the School, We come a hundred strong. We soon shall know all you can teach, We can't be with you long. We'll show the towns throughout the State That they are all too slow. The Juniors will enlighten them Wherever they may go. II. Seniors will be off the scene, An antiquated band. The Fourth Years will be struggling still When we possess the land. The Third Years wait with bated breath ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER 'Till they'll be Juniors, too. The Second Years, we dare to hope Some day you may get through. III. Poor, little Freshman, listen, pray: Don't let yourselves get blue; But learn to work the Faculty Or, else they may work you. They'll make you teach and cut up worms. Turn handsprings and play ball; And then you'll have to cram for tests.— But we'll not tell you all. IV. Our banner floated in the breeze For thirty-six long hours, And " J u n i o r " shone above the door Eun by electric power. The Seniors hung so high in air They scarcely could get down. They can't afford a two-cent stamp— I t ' s known all over town. V. Our Mid-Year Seniors now good-bye, May honor come to you. Go win your laurels while you may; We will soon be through. Yes, we will soon be through, my friends, We're coming after you. Our knowledge soon will fill the land And then,—farewell to you. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. Rickety, Rackety, Russ! We're not allowed to cuss; But nevertheless you must confess There's nothing the matter with N. II. S! We of the High School would like to know why the Normal Classes do not start something: Class spirit is on the wane. This is abou tthe dullest year yet. The massacre of one lone boy has created the only excitement. Last year the Juniors and Seniors were real lively. Where is your backbone ? Brace up! Show your nerve! Get busy! or Class spirit will die a natural death. and going to School will become a safe, sane and entirely bloodless occupation. • Fred Henning, our Class Poet of last year, is now toasting his toes in Seward, Alaska. He enjoyed the first month of ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 northern life immensely, but Hank is growing lonesome for the "old familiar shore." His letters are rather too personal to print. Our girls' basket ball team was organized recently, and is now practicing steadily. • The members of the High School Classes entertained their friends in Society Hall in the early part of the month. Old-fashioned games were played. Everyone had a good time, though some thoughtful person did walk off with the " e a t s ." • The High School Classes elected their new officers at the last Class meeting. Hast seen the eighth wonder of the world? 'Tis sprouted on our " F a z e r ' s " ripper lip. Hut. understand; this relic does not belong to " D a n . " Oh, no! This is " B i l l y ' s " mustache. • The Tenth Grade went for a sleighing party during the recent snow. Aside from such slight inconveniences as frozen ears and noses, a break down and chiding mammas, every one enjoyed himself. Frank Sly was hampered by a bad case of cold feet. Too bad he couldn't raise the car-fare. • A series of Class games between the Ninth and Tenth grades is to begin soon. • • • OKPHANS' DINNER AT THE DORM. On Christmas afternoon the Faculty arid the orphan students on the hill, were entertained at dinner in Edens Hall. The guests gathered in the parlor, which was brightened by garlands of evergreen and bells. A splendid sight greeted the guests as they entered the dining-room. The tables were arranged in the form of a Maltest cross and covers were laid for forty. The room was charmingly decorated in red-crepe paper, bells, and holly, with the Christmas tree by the side-board. A delicious three-course dinner was served. The cooks certainly ' ' did themselves proud;'' the turkeys were cooked to turn, and the " f i x i n g s " tasted just like mother used to make. After dinner the guests returned to the parlor, where music and stories filled the rest of the afternoon. Upon leaving they decided they had had nearly as good a time as if they had been at home. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Well, Exchanges, this is a bad time of the year, but we hope the Mid-Year examinations will not affect you seriously. "Whims," Broadway High School, Seattle—Your Christmas number was certainly fine. It is a joy to read you, for your paper and cuts, as well as your material, is always first-class. We have just received your January issue and wish to compliment you on your literary department this month. "El Kah Nam," Walla Walla High School—"The Spirit of Christmas" is good. Your material is not bad; but, oh! do change your cuts or something. You know variety is the spice of life. "Aromaz," Spokane College, Spokane—The Bellingham Messenger humbly apologizes for the awful mistake made in name. Your paper is complete and well arranged. "Maroon and White," Wardner (Idaho) High School—We are glad to welcome you as a new exchange. "College Breezes," St. Paul, Minn.—You have interesting material, but you need some good cuts. "Kodak," of Everett—You must be funny all of the time, for you have so many good jokes. We wish to acknowledge also: "Scarlet and Green," Auburn (Nebr.) High School. "Mankatonian," Mankato, Minn. "Tempe Normal Student," Tempe, Arizona. "The Pointer," Stevens Point, Wis. "The Keview," McMinnville College, Ore. "Maroon," University of Puget Sound, Tacoma. "The Cynosure," Fargo, North Dakota. • • • Miss E. (soliciting ads. for Messenger from Kaufman Bros.)— "This page is taken, and this." Mr. K.—"How about this page?" Miss R— "That is also taken." Mr. K.—'' What is not taken up at the Normal ?'' Miss R.-^"The girls." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER fel Y. M. C. A., 45; NORMAL, 23. On December 28, the Normal basketball team played the local Y. M. C. A. quintet in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. The floor had just been anointed with some sort of a slippery preparation which appeared to be soft soap, and the players were unable to tell just when it would be their turn to stand on their head, turn a somersault, or "slide, Kelly, slide!" This made the game rather slow from a basket ball standpoint, but the Y. M. boys managed to get away with the big end of the score. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Tucker,-guard; Krausc, guard. • EVERETT, 29; NORMAL, 20. On December 30, the Normal played Everett in the Everett gymnasium. It was a hard, fast game, but as the Everett gym. has no sidelines and as the walls were rather rough, the players "roughed i t " more or less, and several of the players lost liberal portions of their epidermis. The score was even at the end of the first half, but the Everett boys made three baskets at the beginning of the second half, and this gave them a lead which the Normal could not overcome. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Fritz, guard; Tucker, guard. • BELLINGrHAM HIGH, 28; NORMAL, 26. On Wednesday, January 11, the Normal again went down to defeat before the swift Bellingham High team. The game was played at the Y. M. C. A. and was hard fought from beginning to end. Carver and Fritz played classy ball for the Normal, and ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER in fact, the whole team put up a fine game. It was only by some chance of fate that the Normal did not win. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; Odle, center; Fritz, guard; Tucker, guard. • Y. M. C. A., 36; NORMAL, 18. When the Normal again played the Y. M. C. A., it was on "Friday the Thirteenth" of January, and our boys surely did have bad luck. It happened during the cold spell, and as the game did not start until nine o'clock, the spectators almost froze while waiting for it to begin. It was undoubtedly the Normal's day off, for the Y. M. C. A. piled up a big score, especially during the last half. After the game the members of both teams were the guests at an oyster supper, given at the Dormitory, which they enjoyed very much. • BELLINGHAM HIGH, 18; NORMAL, 20. But on Monday evening, January 23, things took a sudden change for the better. The Normal quintet met the High School in our gymnasium and just played all around them. The balconies were filled with hilarious rooters and pandemonium reigned throughout the game. The High School boys started things going by making a couple of field baskets. This woke up the Normal boys and they went at it like tigers. During the first half the score ran pretty evenly, although the ball was down at Normal end of the floor most of the time. The Normal boys had a streak of bad luck shooting baskets and missed a large percentage of their shots. The High School had better luck along this line; but owing to the excellent work of our guards did not have nearly so many chances. The score stood 12-12 at the end of the first half. The second half was a fierce, fast contest, with the Normal in the lead most of the half. The High School boys were desperate and took all sorts of long chances at the basket, but to no avail. "Gunpowder" Fritz was the bright and shining star of the entire game; for besides keeping his own forward from making a single field goal, and stopping the fierce rushes of "Zeke" Burpee, he played an excellent offensive game and made several points for the Normal. Carver played his same clean, consistent game and mad* ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 23 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 23 more points than any other man on the Normal team. "Jess" "White, who made his first appearance on the Normal team in this game, passed cleverly, and with the aid of Fritz, succeeded m "showing u p " "Zeke" Burpee in proper style. The line-up: Normal— Position ' —High School S. E. Carver. Capt forward F. Carver Lord forward Whitcomb "White center Burpee, Capt. Fritz guard Phillips Tucker guard Morgan Referee—'' Moose'' Early wine. BELLINGHAM NORMAL, 46; LA CONNER, 20. On Saturday evening, January 28, the Normal team went to LaConner and won their second game. Our boys had it all their own way, although the LaConner boys put up a pretty good game and were a very decent bunch to play against. "Jess" "White played a fine game for the Normal, making more scores than anyone else. Incidentally it might be said that White has some class when it comes to basketball and his appearance on our team seemed to be a signal for a change for the better. Lord made five baskets and Carver four, while Krausc and Fritz made baskets while playing guard. The Normal line-up: Carver, forward; Lord, forward; White, center; Fritz, guard; Krausc, guard. FRESHMEN, 28; SECOND YEARS, 13. But the first team is not doing it all in basket ball these days. On Friday evening, January 20, the Freshmen met and conquored the Second Years. During the first half the Freshies slaughtered their opponents unmercifully, but the Second Years took a brace in the second half and made a somewhat better showing. Johns was the star of the Freshmen, making 22 of their 28 points. The line-up : Freshmen— Position Second Years Knaack forward Vandermein Johns forward G-ubbins Krause center Odle Hurd guard Hawkins Jim Copenhaver guard Dock Copenhaver ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 24 ---------- U THE MESSENGER SELECT TEAM, 18; FRESHMEN, 17. Immediately after the Freshman-Second Year game, because this affray had been so one-sided and so unsatisfactory to the audience, a select team, composed entirely of basketball stars, decided to haul down the flying colors of the over-important Freshmen, and issued a challenge. It was accepted and the battle took place immediately. During the first half things looked bad for the Stars, for Krausc ran all around Heath at center, and the half ended 4-11 in favor of the Freshmen. But during the second half, the Stars were fully aroused and began to show their Class. They passed all around their opponents and Becker and Rogers, two peerless forwards, dropped the ball into the basket at will. Thus it was that after the smoke had cleared away, it was found that the Stars were the victors. The line-up: Select Team— Position —Freshmen Becker forward Johns Rogers forward Knaack Heath center Krausc Odle guard Hurd Dock Copenhaver guard Jim Copenhaver The Athletic Girls this year have been very slow in coming to the front. No spirit whatever has been worked up among the girls. A few practice games were played before the Christmas holidays, but since that no sound of the whistle has been heard, indicating that the girls were once again making ready for the final games which are to take place in the near future. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Girls! In no epoch in the history of the School have Girls' Athletics been so dead. They have always stood on the level with the boys. Last year there were four strong teams on the field and each team put up a hard fight for victory. What is this drawback due to ? It is not the lack of capability on the part of the plaj^ers because we have as promising material if not better than the teams of the past years. Now that examinations are no more until next quarter, try to make good your opportunity and help your team by being on deck to practice, not once in awhile, but every practice. Don't leave it for the few to win the laurels for your Class, but each member get out and help, for without union you cannot win. Seniors are you aware of the fact that you hold the Kline Cup? Last year we worked hard for the honors and must we have it taken away without even an effort to retain it? Earnest practice on the part of each individual player is all the Senior team lacks. Put Athletics down as one of your new subjects and start all over fresh with the spirit that will move the girls in basket-ball. • • • THE BASKET-BALL GIRL. There's a hush on down at our house, and we all speak soft and low, As my music teacher'd put it, we are pianissimo; We have quit our daily scrappin' and we don't yell things at all, Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. The baby's scared and quiet, and his whoops are few and faint; Cousin Hannah's quit her jawin' and is behavin' like a saint; Even Pa and Mother ain't so harsh like in their call, Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. Sister used to be a ninny, till she tackled that new game, Now she's got a muscle that'd put a man to shame; And we never stop to argue with a girl who's on the maul Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. All those candy-givin' fellers she has chased off long ago; And, unless he eats raw beefsteak, any beau don't stand a show; If she walks up to the altar, Pa declares the man'11 crawl Now that Sister's taken to playin' basket-ball. —'12. • • • Heard in the Hall: D. D.—"How did Red East escape?" T. M.—"With a girl, I guess." ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 26 ---------- THE MESSENGER Entiat, Wash., January 2, 1911. Agnes Caldwell. Sub. Mgr. Normal Messenger, ' Bellingham, Washington. Dear Madam.- Enclosed please find Messenger dues of seventy-five (7;"k-) cents. You are to be congratulated on the business-like way in which you are handling the paper this year. Also your Staff is to be congratulated on the character of the paper. I had the pleasure of working on the paper for two years and have watched it develop for several years. I can truly say that this year it is better than ever. With best wishes for a successful year, I am. Yours respectfully, R. IT. GOODELL. %* %* %• Miss Mae Hartman is teaching at Redmond, Wash. Miss Anna Grue, '09, has a position at Arlington. Miss Nita Richford is teaching at Timber Valley. Miss Ruby Marston has a position at Burlington, and her sister, Miss Mildred, is teaching at Avon. Miss Hazel Slrall is teaching at O'Brien. Miss Susie Smith is teaching at Edgecomb. The Misses Lou Preble, '10, and Martha McLaughlin are teaching at Arlington. Miss Winnie Souders has a position at Crosby. Miss Vera Webber is teaching at Ladue, Washington. A Holiday Wedding.—The wedding of Dr. Sylvester Cole and Miss Elsie Scott was solemnized at half past one Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Jennette Scott. The guests were relatives and a few intimate friends. After a solo, "Oh, Promise Me," had been sung by Miss Helen Cole, the Rev. A. G-. Wilson officiated with the ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Edith Monl, and Mr. James Cole, the groom's brother, served as best man. The bride wore an exquisite gown of cream white cashmere du chine the plaited bodiee of which was trimmed with a corsage of silver ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 crystal and pearls. The bridesmaid's gown was of white woolen. Following the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served by the Misses Gore, Sheehan and Walker and Mesdames Mann and Jacobs. Dr. and Mrs. Cole "were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. Amid an unplanned for shower of rice, they took the five o'clock train for a brief wedding trip. After February first they will be at home at 1828 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis. Minn. Those in attendance from out of town were Mr. .lames Cole of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Hall of Burnett'., and Mr. and Mrs. John Mann and daughters, Nina and Florence, of Neosha. Miss Florence Benson, now teaching at Fort, Klamath, Ore., writes that she will re-enter the Normal April 5. with the expectation of completing with the June Class. Seven new members are added to the Alumni of the B. S. N. S.: Mary Gray and Raoul Brink, who will enter the U. of W., Agnes Caldwell and Claude Clifford, who have accepted positions in "W/enatchee, "Wash.. Yerna Trader and Gertrude Scott, who will remain at home the remainder of this School year, before beginning their work in the Fall, and Emma Rex-roth, who has accepted a position as a primary teacher in Sedro- "Woolley. • • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. December 7.—Matters pertaining to the Christmas entertainment, Student government and Association fees brought up and discussed. Student Government plan carried over for* further consideration. Bills were allowed as follows: To S. B. Irish Company $ 84.00 To American Printing Company 1.50 Cole Truck Storage Co 1.00 North Coast Engraving Co 2.25 Total $ 88.75 December, 14.—Student Government, the disposal of unused copies of The Messenger, and the selection of a school pin were considered. Committee on School Pin ordered to send for sample of the pin selected. Bills were allowed as follows: Frank H. Whipple $ 3.85 Miss Thibert 26.84 Goodyear-Marshall Publishing Co 4.32 Union Printing, Binding Stationery Co 6.75 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER J. N. Selby Co 2.25 J. N. Selby Co 55 J. N. Selby Co 13.5-4 Lowman Hanford Co 1.12 Jenning Pub. Co 6.75 January 4.—Matter of a uniform Normal Pin for the three State Normals referred to Faculty. Vote of thanks is extended to Miss Jensen for her successful efforts in making the Christmas entertainment such a success. The bills allowed were: Normal Book Store $ 2.30 North Coast Engraving Co 2.97 F. H. Whipple 2.80 Miss Agness Caldwell 1.00 Total $ 9.07 January 11.—Sample Pin as submitted was lengthily discussed as to color scheme. Bills allowed: Elise Gabbert $ 1.06 Geneva Johnson 90 S. G. Degross 5.00 S. E. Johnson 20.00 S. B. Irish 84.00 Union Printing Co 13.76 Union Printing Co 10.24 Union Printing Co 4.00 U. S. Book Co 8.50 And the following bills were allowed when o. k.'d by proper persons: Lownman-Hanford $ 3.15 Albert Rives Co 7.00 North Coast Engraving Co 2.97 Total $160.93 January 25.—Gold pin with the Yale blue enamel and white lettering was selected and ordered to be put on sale at 25c each. Arrangements were made to allow $5.00 for first and $3.00 for second prize for the best short stories in The Messenger, beginning with the February issue and extending to the Senior Annual issue. Committee of three appointed to formulate a petition to the effect that stringent measures be taken to prevent an habitual passage across the Normal campus. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 The Philoraathean Literary Society held the first meeting of the new year on the evening of January 5, 1911. The members answered roll call with their New Year's resolutions. The program consisted of the vacation experiences of the members and music. After the business meeting several new members were initiated. On January 19, the Philos held their regular meeting and the following program was given: PROGRAM. Music Miss Rexroth Roll Call—Answered with name of some noted woman and her work Parliamentary Drill Mr. Johnson Recitation—"Dooley on "Woman's Suffrage" Miss Meeks Talk—"Jane Adams" Miss Grace Devereaux Talk—"Women Famous in Civic Affairs" Miss Birney Music Miss Omeg The following new members were voted into the society: Miss A. Abercrombie, Mrs. F. Whipple, Miss Anderson. Saturday evening, January 28th, the Philomatheans entertained the Alkasiah Boys' Debating Club and History Club. The following program was given February 2nd: PROGRAM. Music Roll Call—Answer with some current event "Political Conditions in Portugal" Miss Gilbertsoti "Questions That Have Come Before the State Legislature Mr. Odle "Discussion On Change In Postal Rates Miss Bras Music Mr. Whipple and others "Appropriations Both Given and Asked For" Mr. Peterson Debate—"Resolved, That women should receive the same salary for doing the same work as men." Affirmative, Miss Laura Mellish; negative, Mr. Hanks. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Miss Ruby Mowers was elected Critic; and officers were also elected. • A RECIPE FOR A HAPPY DAY. "Take a little dash of water cold. A little leaven of prayer. A little bit of sunshine gold. .Dissolved in 1he morning air. Add to the meal some merriment And a thought of kith and kin: Then, as a prime ingredient A plenty of work thrown in. Spice it all with essence of love And a little sprinkle of play. Let a good old Book and a glance above Complete the well-spent day." V The Bible Institute, which was announced in last month's Messenger, has been postponed. The dates now set are February 24, 25 and 2G. AYe are expecting to have Mrs. Campbell and Miss Springer, of Seattle. The program will be of vital interest to every student. • Four vacancies occurred in the Y. AY. C. A. Cabinet at the close of the first semester. Miss Cenevn Johnson has been appointed Chairman of the Mission Study Committee to supply the place vacated by Agnes Caldwell, graduated. Miss Inez Clawsen will act as Chairman of the Devotional Committee in place of Emma Rexroth. graduated. Evelyn Drift leaves us to teach and Minnie Burroughs will be chairman of the Extension Committee. During the first semester there were two mission study classes: One by Miss Ilillis. on ' ' J a p a n . " and one by Miss Norton, on "Korea." Both were very successful and those who took them felt more than repaid for the time thus spent. This Semester Miss Hillis will give her work on " J a p a n" again, and Dr. Mat lies wil have a class on "South America." It is hoped that many will take the advantage of these courses. • February 10th Mrs. Frank Deerwester will give a song recital in the Auditorium for the benefit of the Y. AY. C. A. All ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 31 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 31 who have heard Mrs. Deerwester sing will be pleased to have this opportunity of hearing her again. The last of February Ave will have with us for a short time. Miss Michi Kawai, of Tokyo. Japan. Miss Kawai is a graduate of Bryn MaAvr, '07. After leaving America she returned to Japan and taught in a private school. She is the active member from Japan on the World's Committee, as well as a member of the National Committee of Japan, and has been leader of the Student Conferences in Japan for four years. This past Summer is the first time they have ever had a conference in Japan without Miss Kawai as leader. Last year, when the Committee was preparing for the Berlin Conference, they wanted someone to write a paper on the place that the Young "Women's Christian Association has in the missionary awakening, and chose Miss Kawai. She was also a delegate at the great Missionary Conference at Edinburgh. The Summer months of 1910 were spent in America, attending some of the Y. W. C. A. Summer conferences. Her talks. "An Appeal for Leadership." given at Lake Geneva Conference and "Present Student Conditions in J a p a n , " which are given in the Association Monthly, are very interesting. Miss Kawai is now on her way home. She will visit about seventeen of the forty-two City and Student Associations of the Northwest territory:—Montana, Idaho. Oregon and Washington. While with us Miss Kawai will tell of the work that Miss Margaret Matthews, our Coast Association Secretary, is doing in Tokyo. No one can afford to miss meeting and hearing Miss Kawai. • YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. An unusual interest was manifested at the regular election of officers, held January 26th. The candidates for the various offices for the ensuing Semester were nominated at the direct primary on January 12, the two parties in the field being the "Progressives" and the "Revolutionary." Platforms were formulated and an active and somewhat unique campaign conducted, party spirit running high. The campaign was well planned by each party, and the election conducted strictly "according to Hoyle," judges, clerks, ballot- boxes and all other election paraphernalia being provided. Much credit is due J. G. Davis, one of the campaign managers, for his untiring efforts to see that the election was properly conducted. The polls were opened at 7:30 p. m., and so great was ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER the rush for ballots that Col. Knaaek, sergeant-at-arms, had great difficulty in restoring order. The election resulted in the selection of the Hon. C. A. Hanks for President, and Col. John L. Sloan for Sergeant-at-Arms, representing the Progressives; S. G. DeGross for Vice-President, and F. Vandermein for Secretary and Treasurer, being elected by the Revolutionary Party. Short speeches-were delivered by each of the successful candidates, President Hanks delivering an ornate inauguration oration, in which he briefly outlined the policy of the Club for the remainder of the School-Year, the following being some of the innovations: Inter- Society debate, organization of a Club Quartet, posting of programs one month in advance, social events in which the "fair sex" will be requested to participate. The newly inaugurated President named the following committees : Program Committee—J. G. Davis, Chairman; Chas. Becker, J. E. Lidell. Social Committee—H. F. Heath, Chairman; H. E. Rogers, W. E. Bryant. Musical Direct—H. F. Heath. The Club needs every progressive young man in School and you need us. The character of the work we are undertaking will well be worth your while. Read the programs in the hall, come visit the Club, and join us. The Club's for you. Use it! EXAMINATION SONG. My pony lies out in my locker, My pony is out in the hall; If someone don't bring in my pony I'm going to flunk—that is all. (Chorus) Bring back, oh bring back; Oh, bring back my pony to me! Bring back, oh bring back; Oh, bring back my pony to me! ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 Oh, how I should chance to fotget it I'm sure that I never Avill see. I can't answer one single question— Oh, bring back my pony to me! (Chorus) • Miss Freeboim (in Hist. Methods Class)—"He then turned from all gayety and fun and determined to be a school teacher." Lady Faculty Member—"I believe Normal has a very sobering influence upon one's life." • Miss C. raised one of the windows to let in some fresh air. Mrs. Thatcher—"You must put the window down, or the engine man will be up here with both feet." • Miss Laurence—"What two girls will make the muffins?" "Now, who will take the cake?" Mr. Epley (announces in Assembly)—"There will be a basket- ball game tonight. No admission. Everybody come!" Heard in Physiology Koom: Belle—"Did the race of man derive from monkeys?" Prof. P.—"You must not ask such personal questions.' Jessie—"Mosie, does Miss Gray know you are out?' Mosie—"No; but I'll tell her when I get in." Mr. D. (in psychology)—"If we look for anything we are sure to find it.'' Query—If a Normal girl look for a man will she find him? Miss Drake (in Eng. Hist., during a discussion of Leap Years, concernedly)—"When will it be Leap Year again?" Mr. Bever—" ? ! ? ! ? ! ? ! " Flunking Junior—"How do you work the Faculty?" Fourth Year—'' Ask the Seniors. They know!'' ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER Miss Gottlieb (to High School girl)—"Ah! I see you have had your tooth extracted." II. S. P.—'' No; I had it pulled.'' • Miss E.—"How pale is deathly pale?" Mr. Vaudermein—"The pale of a dead person." • If you wish to know what a New Year's resolulion is. ask Mr. I \ lie has one on his upper lip. • Find the value of a heartache at exam, time if 5 e's plus 5 g's plus 1 fair plus 1. P plus 3 per cent, equals 11 g's and 1 fair. If this is the equation for a heart-ache what would be the expression of joy at exam, time? 5 E's plus 7 Passing Grades equals 12 excuses from taking finals. No finals equals 1 joy. He may be stout, he may be slim, Or short or tall, or gay or grim— Each Normal girl has one of him— A beau at home! I t ' s Alfred " I b i s " and Jimmy "thatJ gt;— And "Johnny said he liked this hat," And "Tommy didn't like it that So far I roam." But when he visits Jane or Nell, The other girls, you hear say, "Well! I don't call him so awfully swell"— That beau from home! But Nell and Jane are quite content And, joyful, take what heaven has sent. Deploring that 'at last he went Once more back home! "MID-YEAR SENIORS IN RHYME. At the top of the list "We will place the tall Claude With heart ever aflame For Jane, Sal or Maude. Next comes Vera Prader, A maid most demure; She'll win all the hearts Of her pupils, we're sure. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 Our Emma can sing Like a lark—be it told.— Her smile it is cheery; Her heart is pure gold. Next—Miss Agnes Caldwell. Who may seem severe. Her hobby is business; She makes that quilo clear. With calm, unmoved sweetness. She goes on her way. We surely are sorry To lose Mary Gray. Will Gertrude win out? Perseverance and pluck AVill help her. we know— And be with her,-—Luck ! Now, last; Mr. Brink, Willi a smile ever bright AVell. smiling will help one To win any tight. The following choice bits oL' information have been gleaned in Physiology, from time to time: Question—"AYhat is the time limit for a bath?" Answer—-"The time limit for a bath is a week." Question—"What is apoplexy?" Answer—"Apoplexy is a serious nervousness." Question—"What are microbes?" Answer—"Microbes are small insects found around the house or in hats. Sometimes they are very undesirable." Question—"What are sinuses?" Answer—"Sinuses are projections on vertebrae for the at tachment of muscles." Question—"AYhat is the skeleton?" Answer—"The skeleton is the part that protects the brain." Question—"Locate the Eustachian tubes?" Answer—"The Eustachian tubes lead from the middle ear to the brain." Question—"AYhat are ganglia?" Answer—"Ganglia are a sort of decay." Question—"AVhat are the biceps?" Answer—"The biceps are the two teeth next the canines." "Question—"AYhat are the Haversian canals?" Answer—"The Haversian canals are tubes leading to the brain from the nose and ear. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 36 ---------- 36 TEE MESSENGER Question—"What is a tendon?" Answer—"A tendon is a soft bone." Question—"Where is the respiratory center?" Answer—"The respiratory center is in the kidneys." • • • AUDITORIUM. On Wednesday. December 21. Miss Gottlieb gave the first of a series of short talks on health. In her eharacterislicly concise and straightforward manner. Miss Gottlieb impressed upon us all the absolute necessity of perfect bodily health in order 1o maintain the highest degree of efficiency. "That an ounce of prevention was worth a pound of cure" was demonstrated in a most able manner and from statistics (which have since been well borne out) Miss Gottlieb assured us that the Normal people have not adopted that maxim as their healih creed. However, with her assistance, we expect io improve. • Immediately after the holidays we were accorded the privilege of listening to an address by Dr. Schoenburg, of 1he San Jose Normal School of California. The theme of Dr. Schoenburg's most interesting talk was "Personality." The able manner in which the subject was handled, together with the charming presence of the speaker, made it one of the most enter!Mining addresses of the School year. The Student body received many helpful ideas. Perhaps no people or nation are so misunderstood by the general public as the people of India. Their religious, social and political ideals, differing as they do from the ideals and creeds of Eastern civilization often seem incomprehensible to Occidental minds; and an insight into their social organization by one of their own race proves most interesting and enlightening. We were afforded this privilege through the address of Mr. Boren, a native Hindoo, now enrolled in the U. of W. Somewhat handicapped by the foreign tongue, nevertheless, Mr. Boren delivered a pleasing discourse, portions of which were illustrated with slides. • • gt; • A TRAGEDY. One evening in the Dorm., while all was quiet (?) a Senior girl discovered in her room a mysterious looking box. Being frightened as to the contents, she gave a loud call for help. Girls came rushing from every part of the house and. wild-eyed and wondering, they filled the doorway and hall. "What is i t ? " some one shouted. "Take the lid off," cried another. "A mouse!" " A spider!" "A mouse!" "An old egg!" ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page 37 ---------- TEE MESSENGER 37 suggested the panic-stricken girls, according to their experiences. No one was brave enough to venture to remove the lid. Some one suggested a broom and. securing it, Avent timidly toward the box, when the owner of the room interfered by shouting: "For mercy's sake! Don't you dare let it loose in this room!" So they proceeded to drag the cause of the disturbance from the room. As it approached the hall, the girls fled in terror, but one Senior, braver than her companions, remained. Gingerly picking up the box, she deposited it on a chair and also fled. By this time another of the brave eleven had recovered to such an extent, that with her usual quiet dignity, she slowly approached the disturbing element of the evening. Surrounded by her awe-stricken and faint-hearted underclassmen, each ready to run at a moment's notice, she courageously, although carefully, raised the lid and the trembling spectators beheld a Safety pin! • • • TO EACH HIS NEED. (A Christmas Prayer, by Ella Higginson.) To the hungry, Lord, give food; To the cold, a cheerful fire; To the young man, a faith to keep; To the maid, her heart's desire. To the old, give memories; To youth, ideals fair; To him that, singing, fares alone, The stars and wide, sweet air. To the lonely, kindness, Lord; To the homeless one, a home; And unto him of the wandering foot, The long, wild road to roam. To the timid one, the mead, With daisies dappled o'er; But to the passionate-hearted, Lord, The ocean's surge and roar. Yea, mountains vast and high, Crowned with eternal snow; And thundering to the purple sea. The glacier's splendid flow. Unto each one his need, Though it be light or deep; And unto all in sorrow, Lord,— The blessed boon of sleep. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash A suit that fits best—that hangs right— that wears longest! The kind of a suit we can outfit YOU with here. 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Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,OWANES THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying Less Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 #2,000 $3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 i gt;5oo Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 50 years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. N O R T H W E S T GRANITE St M A R B L E W O R K S All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS If you want the best Oranges on the market ask your grocer for the FAMOUS GOLD BUCKLE SUN-KIST ORANGES. We are wholesale dealers in green and dried ftuits. BelSingham Commission Co. 1221-1223 Railroad Ave. .." Bellingham WHATCOM FALLS MILL CO. Manufacturers LUMBER AND SHINGLES Bellingham . • . • Washington Ask Your Grocer for WHITE SWAN SHORTENING Why? Because it takes one-third less than any other shortenings. It contains no hog fat. Government inspected @arsler)S Pae^irjCJ ©o. ARRIVING DAILY NEW SPRING STYLES OF YOUNG MEN'S SUITS vJ rK O C 3 Jfc5 v*"* )L3 EX C3 V3 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • » • • • » » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE NEffl STORE QUALITY DRUGS, Prescription Dispensers, S High-Grade Stationery and Photo Goods * B B L L I N G H A M P H A R M A C Y f Main 167 New Mason Block 122 E. Holly A 167 Next to Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J Complete Housekeeping Outfits on Installments at Tl}e Jer)l5ir)s-5oys Go. • • • Furniture, Rugs, Ranges, Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils » •!• •!• Elk and Chestnut .' .' 10th and Harris Main 758 Home B 158 Palace ]\fleat Market TIERNEY BROS., Props. Wholesale and Retail Butchers and Jobbers 1310 Commercial Street Prompt attention given to all Phone Orders Bellingham, Wash We make a specialty of TIMBER LANDS and Northwest Washington FARM LANDS. If you are interested in buying farm land where every cent invested will grow dollars, write for further information WILLIAMS St KLUGB 1202 Elk Street, Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS "ADAIDS' STYLE SHOP" The Home of Good Clothes for Men and Young Men 126 East Holly, Cor. R. R. Ave. : : Bellingham Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND PANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELLINQHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROBDBR, Prest. P. P. HANDSCHY, Cashier WH. G. BROWN, Vice-Prest. H. P. JUKES, Asst. Cashier The Bellingham National Bank B B L L I N O H A M . IOASHINSTOH CAPITAL STOCK'. AND SURPLUS •260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For a Plain, Practical Training in the essentials of business success, the Bel- 'lingham Business College has no peer either east or west. There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, successful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Lecture Course °f l91° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, APRIL 15 CHAMP CLARK, May 3 MRS. DAVENPORT-ENGBERG, date not yet fixed SEASON TICKET S1.7S - SINGLE TICKET 7 5o ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE IDEAL CLOTHING HOUSE L. VERSTANDIG, Prop. Clothier and Gent's Furnisher THE BUSY STORE 105 E Holly St. : : Bellingham THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE Agents for Sorosis A shoe that satisfies your pride at a price that doesn't hurt your purse. $ 3 . 5 0 $ 4 . 0 0 The Famous Shoe House R. R. Ave. and Hoiiy sts. SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day ioai Elk Street .• .• .• Both Phones 217 Phone your order to the ROYAL DAIRY CO. Milk, Cream. Ice Cream, FOR ' Butter, Eggs and Cheese M46 A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail StfELip RfiD HEAVY Hfl$EMfl$E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S T A K E N O T I CE MONT GOME RY'S I s iloe plaee to bCiy yoCir FGel or get yo v TrGi)k;s b a i l e d • • PHONES 125 - - 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS wo LL P I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery Our Bread is Waiting for You Lighter Bread—Whiter Bread—Better Bread—Enough Said "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending ^— gt;. * C \ W e t e a c h * gt;,tman. the Normal ar- f " -^-i I jy * //^-~—A--—^"^ Graham and Gregg range with us to ( )/\ J / // \ " \ Shorthand, Office take a course in X _ ^ / ^ - T x / ' S V ^ V ^ n ^a^j) "V* 1 Practice, Book- Shorthand, Type- —{ jyVyw/fyjyTMjrSl/j I keeping and Fine writing, Bookkeep- V —^^/r/IZ'€- lt;? gt;* LSS C£S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship \ ^^\/ / Send for Catalogue ^v^ ^^^^ Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Wesferr) Qciie^ 3 b o e Phone Main 515 I S J J G P Q I P W OPl^S 205 Chestnut Street Between Elk and Railroad Avenue E. H. Stokes Lady Assistant Telephones Main 254 .' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street • - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS I Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1S95 (F =^v WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY 4 EXPRESS and DRAYING » BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. It W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 1 ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS Bellingham THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Washington H. L. MUNRO B. N. HASKBLI. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 R E C I A L-T^ e Liittle Student Photos 50c F gt;E:R Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 126V2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071—M 989 GET IT AT THE f^ed Cross Pharmacy WE SAVE YOU MONEY 214 West Holly St. .* .' Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxv] ---------- WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellinghatn, Washington Second Semester Opens Monday, Jan. 30, 19it New classes will be organized in more than sixty different subjects General Advantages Offered: Four modern buildings; a home for young ladies; gymnasium and athletic field; four general courses of study; privileges for lecture work; four grades of certificates and diplomas; ten grades in practice school; courses offered in industrial subjects; courses offered for rural school teachers; moderate living expenses; opportunities to work for board. Tuition free. E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1911 February - Page [xxvi] ---------- KAUFMAN BROS. ANNUAL INVENTORY SALE Have you attended the sale and availed yourself of this great opportunity for procuring some high-class SUITS, COATS, SKIRTS, WAISTS, PETTICOATS, HATS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, GLOVES, Etc., for very little cost, and yet not reduce the high standard quality WW $25 00 Excellent Tailored Suits $ 9 65 30 00 Fine Quality Tailored Suits... 13 65 40 00 Our Finest Tailored Suits 16 65 25 00 Heavy Long Coats 6 75 30 00 Heavy Mixture Coats 10 00 15 00 One-Piece Cloth Dresses 5 00 You are Welcome.—"Quality, Satisfaction, and Low Prices," is Our Motto KAUFMAN BROS.PPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11569
Title: Messenger - 1911 March
Date: 1911-03-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1911_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Cover ---------- V i / ^ * '^'X'^s^SS*^^^ ^ S' "v;. Messenger March, 1911 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS START YOUR OWN ACCOUNT If you do not have an account with this bank, start one, even
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Show more1911_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Cover ---------- V i / ^ * '^'X'^s^SS*^^^ ^ S' "v;. Messenger March, 1911 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS START YOUR OWN ACCOUNT If you do not have an account with this bank, start one, even though it is small. We are interested in your success and business welfare. We want to help you to the very best of our ability. Come to us for advice. You are welcome to ask questions freely and Consult us as often as you wish. . . . It will be a pleasure to us if we can be of assistance to you . . . . . . . First National Batik Capital and Surplus - - $300,000.00 (jprajgjjyjnijDjj^ ENGBERG Bellingham's Prescription Expert Headquarters for Kodaks We Develop and Print Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings F - R E E D E L I V E R Y | Engbe*g's Pharmacy | Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. PhonesM224-A 224 j | 121 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS flontague McHugh Oldest Dry Goods House in the Northwest • Welcome to Spring • The Largest Line of Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear Apparel for Spring on the Coast is shown at Montague McHugh this season MONTAGUE McHUGH **S$SS?ggr iMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4AAAAA44^ MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGE=DODSON CO. Clover Block Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER We are now Exhibiting Advance Spring Fashions in Women's Tailor-Made Suits, Lingerie, Dresses, Afternoon and Reception Gowns, Afternoon Dresses, Ladies' and Misses' Coats •T« • gt; » gt; Attention is directed to the fact that the fashions shown in this establishment are exclusive, possessing features of individuality. Prices most reasonable : : : BUiMSfiillGMIalJ^ Byron Bros*' Grocery T K G ttorc\e of lt;Soo«$ Qualify Your fRoney B^cfe if You We\r\f if 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A 682 £I!R3llMBn^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Come in and examine our full line of "CENTURY MUSIC," including all the standard compositions, vocal and instrumental 1 0 c . A C O P Y Our Complete Catalogue mailed upon request free of charge How about that purchase of a new piano or the rental of a second-hand instrument H a t t C l 4 W d l S P i a n O CO. 1326 Commercial Street Bellingham's Only Local Piano House Phones Main 64—A 664 13is Elk Street Washington Market Dealer in The Well-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johnson Bellingham, Wash Jt*JtKit;taKrtaH gt;i}ta*Stlt* gt;t#rtaa»}ttt*K*H#art# gt;tKKrtK}trt*KrtrtXXXXX X X xx xx 1 THE NEW STORE in everything * x x £ except location j£ X X X X X X X * X * X x x NEW GOODS Departments rearranged * x x x Still demonstrating that you x J* MTI n l w n v s r\n hf»t.fftr at . . «t X can always do better x « x x x I T H E FAIR I x 5 x « X * KXXXJt gt;t gt;t«XXXStHXJt gt;tXX gt;tJtX gt;e gt;t gt;«JtSt gt;eXXXXJtXJt gt;tXJtX gt;tXXJ«StX gt;t gt;eXXX gt;C ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Main 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10a Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. aaai V Street Home A 471 B 02a CHAS.L HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. GLASSES ACCURATELY FITTED M a i n 1634 Automatic : A 94 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist "Eye, Mar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evening and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305,306, 307 Exchange Block - -- Bellingham, Washington • m T H E R E X A L L S T O R E ^A Blight Days afC Kodak Days. Now is the time to get ready to make pictures. We can supply your every want • THE OWL PHARMACY « « • * • • «• C U T P R I C E D R U G S J pHOI«s{M*in 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Holly ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, Inc. DR. O. O. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk a n d Holly, Bellingham, Wash, MAIN 2 68 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - . Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST Rpoma 334-35-36-37 Phone Main 975 Firat National Bank Block Home A 86a r5e^3€Y FLORAL ©O. Wholesale and Retail Growers 1305 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. H A N N PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Maimer 1319 Dock Street -,.. Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For the newest and most up-to-date ideas in PHOTOS *~ HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building, Corner Elk and Chestnut Streets SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL GLASSES HAPNER'S GROCERY Successors to IOWA GROCERY New Quarters, Cor. 11th and Harris YOUR l'VIRO^AGi: IS SOLICITED Phones: M 1829 - - - B 216 DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . • Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . • Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes In the city GRIM ST ED SHOE CO. 2S ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDWIG GOLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS At! fcir^s of fReifvH© Clock CJee^mg $1.00 A l ^ rm Clocks 5 0 c. Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash THE STAR CREAMERY If you have any Irish blood in your veins you will want to entertain your friends March 17th. Order your ICE CREAM from the Star Creamery. WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . BATTERSBY BROS, —ALWAYS RELIABLE-NEW WHITE GOODS NEW LACES NEW EMBROIDERIES NEW SUITINGS NEW FOOTWEAR 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. HlU. MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: ^ 1 26 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 GFI NE CONFECTIONERY 1 Phones, Main 180 B180 SUN DRUG COTY coR.RLwiMi ijuMjjp •wwr.imifgfoy WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUO STORE The Best Stock in the City CHAS. W. PEASLEE ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS STOP II READ THIS II We make a specialty of CORRECT PHOTOGRAPHS for Schoo'ls and Colleges. Don't decide until you have seen what we have to offer. Best work at lowest prices. NOTE—We make the latest style of FIREPLACE PORTRAITS ON POST CARDS Tfpe Gfosaft Studio »" Dock street WIL.BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Home Phone A 166 Pacific Phone Main 2883 MULLIN ALSOP Real Estate and Insurance BROKERS Resident Agents NORWICH UNION Rooms 220, 221 FIRE INS. SOCIETY and Exchange Building MECHANICS TRADERS INS. CO. Bellinghem, Washington Fresh Schoolday Lunches . , When class-room work has left you tired, a dainty luncheon is required; and things that you enjoy the most are things spread on delicious toast— made on an ELECTRIC TOASTER. One of these Electric Toasters can make toast faster than the average gathering of Normal girls can eat it. Makes toast for about i-ioth of a cent a slice. See one in our Salesroom. Whatcom County Ry. Lt. Co. PIKE BLDG. : : BEIXINGHAM ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS This is the Place You Get What You Want PURE FRESH g ^ f Mfegh. OANDIES J. N. SELBY CO. 207 West Holly BOOKS AND STATIONERY Here is doubtless the best place to outfit students for the Second Semester. They are always glad to see us Headquarters for Spaulding's Baseball Goods The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OF Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham .. Sa\ gt;e Jvlorjey or) Stjoes .. The new spring styles in shoes are here—the short vamps—the high and low heels—the new velvets and suedes—all the new kinds and frills of the shoemakers' art, and best of all, the price is extremely low. We have marked our spring goods closer than ever before— you get better shoes for less money. You'll find our values better and our prices less than elsewhere. Buy your next pair here. : : : : : : : : G E O . F. R A Y M O N D RELIABLE FOOTWEAR 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Long Values—Short Profits Out Success Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors Upstairs - - - Red Front Bldg 129 Holly Street West Phone Main 98 Empire Poultry Fish Market E. J. DUBOIS Butter, Eggs, Oysters, Poultry and Fish : : Incubators, Brooders, Poultry and Stock Remedies Bellingham - - - - . . . Washington "Everytning in Printing that is Good" S. B. IR/SH a. CO. Priiptipg :: Epgraviipg Liegal Blanks We make a specialty of Engraved Cards and Wedding Stationery 1311 Railroad Avenue . . . Phone Main 282 Notary Public Established 1889 ALLEN CAMPBELL Insurance, Real Estate, Loans Dealer in City and Farm Property Phone Main 366—A 251 1322 Dock Street, Bellingham /?. N. RALMERTON 1308—12th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, BTO. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The New Style News Pretty as the Spring Flowers All the New Spring Suits and Coats and Waists are in and an imposing show they make. . . . - But I want you to SEE them. You cannot get any idea of them from any mere description. - - . - Any day now we shall be glad to show you all the stunning garments, from the skirts at the modest prices around $5 to the elaborate costumes at $75. Of course you may not want to buy quite this early, but you surely will enjoy looking. . . . . M r d. B. WAHL £f ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THB BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., PrintingcjS5@^5»i3ii Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. "We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Philomathean - ANNA CONMEY Boys Debating Club - J. G. DAVIS Students' Ass'n, MINNIE BURROUGHS Y. W. C. A. - - - HELEN FINCH Choral Club - FLORENCE CHARROIN Calendar - - - MARGARET STARK MARIE RYAN FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT MARY RIORDON Literary LORAINE SHERWOOD Class E d i t o r s - Senior GERTRUDE MCDONALD Junior - FLORENCE ORNE Freshman - MOSIE ODLE Exchange J. G. DAVIS Athletics - LEW GREENE Art Editor FLORENCE iPLUMB Alumni - VIOLET JOHNSON Organizations— Alkisiah - JESSIE JEANS Joltes | Business Managers']f v TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December ai, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. March, 1911 No. 6 "If you have faith, preach it; if you have doubts, bury them; if you have joy, share it; if you have sorrow, bury it. Find the bright side of things and help others to get sight of it also. This is the only and surest way to be cheerful and happy.'' The Students are pleased to note increased interest in the Students' Association. A part of this was aroused by the special Assembly in which Faculty and Students gave speeches drawing the attention of the Students toward the Association's good work. The Students' Association has made rapid advancement this year under the leadership of President Frank W. Whipple. The Asso- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER ciation is something one should be proud to co-operate with in being a member, furthering the interests of B. S. N. S. by so doing. If you are not a member, you are one of the few. Join the rest of us—the large majority—and be one of the Students' Association. "Never in the history of the Normal School has girls' athletics been so dead," is the words of the Girls' Athletics' reporter. There was great promise at the beginning of the year of having some good stirring Basket Ball games. But our expectations are met with disappointments. There is still over a quarter's time in which it is hoped that we shall enjoy some rousing Basket Ball games. • The Messenger is trying to print good readable material. AVe have asked your help in this and most of you have responded loyally. Every month we regret the lack of poems and jingles, and this month we wish to ask you especially for these. It is a pleasure for us to ask you, because we are sure of your help. These last few months we desire to keep The Messenger up to its standard. We can—if you will help us. The Messenger is pleased to print in the Alumni notes of this issue a letter from Miss Statira Biggs. Miss Biggs is a graduate of our School, Class of 1900, also a graduate of the University of Washington. She is now taking a law course in the University of Chicago. Miss Gottlieb will lecture April 7th on "Porto Rico Through a Kodak." The lecture will be illustrated with 140 stereopticon views, and will be given in the University Hall, at the Normal. Tickets, 25c; students, 20c. The lecture will be in the form of a trip over the island, such as tourists make, and is said to be most interesting. Wishing to fill a long-felt want in our School, The Messenger always ready to fill any need, fancied or otherwise, has decided to open its columns to the Students and Faculty for a special line of advertising. Accordingly in this issue appears a list of the wants of different individuals. From time to time others will appear, which we hope will add to the enjoyment of our readers, if not to that of the subjects of our squibs. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 THE MUSIC OF LAKE WHATCOM. On moonlight nights, when light clouds drift loosely across the dark blue of the sky, and the wood is dark and leaves shiver and moan, and creepy night-things stir uneasily, then it is that from over the lake there floats a sobbing, melancholy wail, that rises and falls, loud and soft, with the flutterings of the breeze. It is the death-song of an Indian tribe, subdued and softened by the murmurings of the blue waters of Lake Whatcom. The Indians tell of this with awe and bewilderment struggling in their faces. In the early days an Indian band, the Nooksacks, roamed the forest between the Nooksack River and Lake Whatcom. A small, peaceful tribe they were, led by their old chief, Nooktas. Nooktas had a daughter. Valley Flower, bright-eyed, fleet-footed and willing; the prid lt;? of the old chief and the people of her tribe. Valley Flower loved a youth,—an Indian youth,—tall and straight and bronzed, but he belonged to a different tribe, enemies of her father. Son of the chief of the Stick-Samish, was he; a large and fierce tribe, who often took the warpath from their own tenting grounds, on the Samish Flats, and warred upon their weaker neighbors. Their old chief was wroth when he learned of the love of his son for his enemy's daughter, and he cast him out of the tribe. Then was there wailing in the tents of the Stick-Samish, for Eagle Feather was well-loved, loved for his endurance and ability in their tribal sports and for his fierceness with the enemy. So Eagle Feather sang his farewell song and straight and proud went from the lodge of his father. Swift he went, and came to the tent of his loved one; and Nooktas received him into the tribe and made him leader of his band. Now Eagle Feather knew of the hatred between the tribes and knew that soon his people would fall upon the Nooksack and completely destroy them. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER Eagle Feather was wise for, ere the night had fallen, the Stiek-Samish were already on the trail. When the night would cover their movements, then would they silently and stealthily surround their enemies. The Nooksacks called a council. In the darkness on the shore they held, all the tribe together. When a passing cloud hid the moon from sight and darkened the forest, old Nooktas led the way, and behind him "Valley Flower, her lover and all the tribe. Silently he led them, hand in hand, from the wood's edge to the water; and the water received them, and as it closed around them they chanted the death song of their people, long and wailing, and the water rolled above them and was still. In the morning the Stick-Samish found an empty village and, as they gazed, a faint breeze bore toward them a sweetly wailing music,—the death song of the tribe. RUTH LEMACK. SEASIDE SENTIMENT. I have brought my pen and my paper Out under the open sky ; And I lie on the sands of the seashore Watching the ships go by. Majestic they are, in their splendor, Like a monarch surveying his own, And methinks as I gaze on their grandeur, "How soon may that beauty be flown!" For there on the shore lies "The Alice," Laid low by the treacherous seas. She once plowed the waves in her glory As proud and as dauntless as these. Her sails now like royal robes in tatters— Her masts broken scepters might be: With a sickening heart throb I murmur, 1' How fallen! Thou Queen of the Sea!" Will it ever be thus with our soaring, With our hopes, aspirations so grand? Must we live and love and have longings, Then cruelly be dashed to the sand? Not if we pay heed to our Pilot, . Nor breast the rough billows alone. If we're sea-worthy vessels He'll guide us Straight into the Harbor of Home. H. F. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 5 ---------- TEE MESSENGER h HOW ONE MAN LIVED. "To wed, or not to wed,—that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in man to suffer the pancakes and fried bacon of bachelorhood, or to take a pair of soft, white hands against a sea of troubles and, by wedding, end them ? To wed, to rest no more; and by rest end the vision of socks without heels or toes and the thousand natural shocks that come from viewing buttonless trousers and unwashed dishes;—'tis a consummation devoutely to be wished. To wed; to rest;—to rest! Perchance not to rest; ay! there's the rub. For in that rest what terrors may come when we have shuffled off this single blessedness must give us pause. There's the respect that makes calamity of married life. For who would not bear the whips and scorns of time, the School tax, the ogling of spinsters, the married man's half scornful sympathy, and the suggestions that patient men endure from enterprising young ladies, when he might his happiness insure by leading a bride to the altar? Who would make biscuits, and grunt and swear under the splattering of hot grease, but that the dread of something after marriage, the great uncertain state from which no man returns with all the hair upon his head, puzzles the will and makes us bear those ills we have than fly to others we know not of? Thus uncertainty doth make bachelors of us all." So drawled our friend, Lee, as he half sat, half reclined upon the bacteria-infested pile of rubbish that his charitably inclined neighbors called a bed,—for no better reason, perhaps, than that Lee called it that, himself. " I had no idea that you knew your Shakespeare so well," said Jess. '' When did you acquire your literary tastes, and where have you kept them all these months, that I never before discovered them?" "Learned 'em of a gal I once had. Curious, isn't it, how some gals create such a sort of atmosphere about a man he just can't help getting married? And then, again; there's gals that naturally drive a fellow in the opposite direction. That's the way mine did." " I sympathize with you, old fellow. It was once my misfortune to be a bachelor and to be closely associated with this interesting class of animals. Remarkable creatures, aren't they,— relics, no doubt, of any age when only men were found on the earth." "Declare to goodness; I hadn't'thought of that before! It's probably true, though. The Bible says that man was made first." "Exactly so; and modern scientists are practically agreed that the various works of creation were not made in seven days; ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER but that vast ages have intervened betAveen the successive forms that have been distributed over this earth. That being the case, I hope you'll not question me when I advance the hypothesis that woman followed man in the order of creation by, perhaps, millions of years." "Why, what a paradise this old earth must have been then! If a man lost his necktie, there was no need of calling up a fussy housekeeper to find it for him. He just got down on his prayer-bones and looked under the bed,—the only natural place for such a thing to be found." Thus the two friends discussed the great problem. Unlike in most every respect except a great yearning for human sympathy, these two men frequently spent dajrs and weeks together and enjoyed every minute of the time. Lee would have made an interesting study for a sociologist. His bed contained enough material to stock a biological labora-torjr. He took a bath semi-annually, whether he needed it or not. He had come to Oklahoma in an early day, while the cattlemen still controlled the ranges, and Avhen the country was opened up to settlement he took his chances with the thousands of others and drew a good claim. He never worked, yet seemed to get along about as well as those who were foolish enough to do so He had stolen more horses and cattle than he could possibly remember, yet he lived in security and ease in a community composed of respected, law-abiding citizens. Jess had come over about eleven o'clock, one Sunday, and had found his friend still in bed, sleeping off the effects of his day's trading. Jess did not rap at the door as he approached the house;— he'd have been laughed at if he had. Lee was snoring like a hippopotamus; but the visitor seized him by a foot, which happened to be protruding from the covers, and launched him into the middle of the room. Once awake, our hero took his two six-shooters from under the pillow and fired the contents of both through the roof. As this, or something even more demonstrative, was the customary morning exchange of greetings among the ex-cowboys of the region, both host and guest felt that he had discharged all the formalities the occasion demanded and settled down for a chat. Before entering upon any description of the manner in whicli these men spent the day, let us make a short survey of the house and premises. As Jess approached the house he heard the ponies whinny, a sound which indicated that his friend was oblivious to the duties of the farm. Lee's horses rarely got a drink of water even, except when they broke from their enclosure and ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 found it in spite of their owner's apparent precautions to prevent their doing so. If one of the neighbors saw him indulging them to the extent of leading them to the watering trough, he invariably remarked in a very apologetic manner, "Well, they do better if I water them now and then.'' Lee had once lived on a sheep ranch in Arizona, where the sheep often go three weeks without a drink, and he never recovered from the delusion that an animal ought to get along quite well without such a luxury. How fortunate that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals did not have a representative in this community! But the horses managed to live without the aid or consent of the Society with the interminable name. Whenever Jess remonstrated with Lee upon this inhuman treatment of dumb beasts, Lee generally went into a scientifi3 discussion of the merits of the case. He could prove to any man's satisfaction that the epidermis of these animals had become highly "cutinized;" that is, that every pore was surrounded by a multitude of protective hairs, and that evaporation under these circumstances was impossible. They certainly looked as much like cacti as possible and the would-be humanitarian generally subsided, whether convinced or not. Lee had a variety of names for these creatures. Sometimes he called them " Buckskinos"; at times they were just plain "Skins"; frequently he denominated them "Nags"; and upon rare occasions he bestowed upon them the appellation "Pestle Tails." This last was singularly appropriate. The front yard is so over-grown with weeds and strewn with tin cans that it resembles a veritable rendezvous. Everywhere one beholds these last named reminders that cooking is dispensed with. Inside the one room are like evidences of the art of making housekeeping easy. The saddle is deposited on the cookstove. Its beauty and workmanship astonish you. Not a horse on the ranch is worth fifteen dollars; but that saddle cost sixty-five dollars if it cost a cent. The rifle hangs over the door. On a shelf over the stove are several empty bottles, suggestive of the "Blind Tiger" just across the line, over in the Chickasaw Nation. When Lee paid for the flat bottle he asked for "Barb Wire," while the tall, brown one came out through a hole in the wall in response to his request for "Smooth Wire." In one corner the banjo, violin and buggy harness lie; all "snuggled up" together in a manner highly suggestive of domestic felicity and harmony. And, why not; since there was no one to question their right to be in that particular order. Although it is July, the floor has not been swept since last December, when the cows broke into the house one stormy night. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER and made themselves comfortable during the owner's absence. What that floor does not contain isn 't worth mentioning;—gashes, shavings, chicken bones, cigar stubs, burned matches, cards, poker chips, boots, shoes, unlaundered clothing, dishes;—but what's the use of enumerating further? After washing his face and hands, a formality rarely observed except when "company" was present, Lee proceeded to prepare breakfast. It was with profound interest and many misgivings that Jess scanned the process. The cook perspired profusely as he endeavored to stir the biscuits with a long-handled spoon and, failing in the attempt, put his hands into the mixture. He always employed the more primitive weapon when no one was watching and, naturally, found the other awkward. With bated breath, Jess watched the complexion of those hands turn from a chocolate-brown to Nature's pink, while the bread became the hue of Mother Earth. The dough was rolled into grotesque, little, round wads, and each separate chunk received a patting and caressing that should, under ordinary circumstances, have produced a work of art. After many squints into the oven, the biscuits are hauled forth, inviting, tempting, and brown. While removing them from the pan our host accidentally let one drop to the floor. The concussion awoke Jess from the reverie or stupor into which the culinary proceedings had thrown him and he mentally concluded that one of those biscuits could be thrown ever so far and knock down a certain anonymous animal that has been associated with such delicacies since time immemorial. After all the breakfast was on the table Jess was invited to "fall t o " and "help himself." Jess had barely time to push his head out the window, draw a long breath, take one last look at the beautiful world, and utter the smothered prayer, "My soul, gird all thy armor on." It wasn't much, of course, but it gave him courage to face the table, eat the meal, and afterwards relate the deed to his posterity. It required the very limit of human fortitude but the biscuits went down and remained there. Once he remarked in the most casual manner imaginable, "Lee, these biscuits would have been better if you had thought to set the ax by my plate." That he ate them at all is pretty fair testimony that he possessed a heroic spirit. That he enjoyed eating them is trustworthy evidence of the possession of a heart that loved his fellow-men. That he survived the process is due wholly to the protection of the angels. As it was strictly in accordance with the social forms of this community, the guest proffered his services in washing the dishes. By means of his olfactory nerves he located dishrag behind the woodbox, In this particular instance it hap- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 'J pened to be an old sock. In awe of its strength and with due reverence for its antiquity, he plunged into the depths of the dishwater. The host dried the dishes on the corner of his saddle blanket and set them away with his boots under the bed. When all the chores were finished, Lee proposed a ride to the mountains. The ponies were saddled and away the two riders galloped, twenty miles without stopping, over hills, across burning sands, through quiet woods, along beautiful streams. Riding to the top of a high hill, they viewed the blue Wichita, Mountains, lifting their heads above the surrounding landscape and suggesting the lofty aspirations, reaching outward and upward, that come to all men when they are at their best. In the valley below lay the Indian encampment, the smoke of which ascended lazily into the hazy atmosphere. The squaws were preparing the evening meal, while the old men, surrounded by the boys, were telling stories of the days when the red men owned the whole land and the lordly buffalo filled the plains. The hallowing influence of the scene slowly stole over the two men. Lee became communicative. In a quiet vein, with subdued voice, he told much of he story of his past life. Jess was not at all astonished; on the contrary it seemed the natural thing for companion to say, and he found himself accepting a sacred confidence without a suggestion that he was doing so. Real men never reveal secrets so imparted. In the benign atmosphere of mutual understanding the misdeeds and misdirected energies of a human life were forgotten, and Jess had a higher regard for his friend than ever before. In the soft moonlight they rode home. Jess had enjoyed the day and loved the new country more than he had thought possible. It now seemed his turn to entertain with short sketches from his literary store, and he repeated in a low voice the words of one whose lines come with strange appeal to all who love the sunny plains of the South: "Swiftly now descends the night As retreats the western light; Crimson streakings on the sky, And the distant landscapes lie; Darkness settles all around, Ghost-like mists steal o 'er the ground; From the canyon's depths now come Croak of frogs and insects hum; Phantom-like, o'erhead, the clouds Hold aloft their misty shrouds; And all nature seems to tell The sweet story, loved so well, "Oklahoma, the Beautiful Land!" • . • • . W. H. P. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 10 ---------- 10 TEE MESSENGER CUPID'S LATEST PRANK. She was sitting in the'twilight With her Browning on her knee; And the Home Thoughts stealing o'er her Pilled her soul with reverie. James Lee's wife was playing softly Yonder in the music room A Toccata of Galuppi 's; She could hear it through the gloom. Dreamily she looked about her. By The Fireside she could see The Statue and The Bust he'd sent her. The Englishman in Italy. They were presents from her lover; And her fancy turned again To an Epistle on the table, Writ by Master Hugue's bold pen. Easter Day they 'd been together; And now Christmas Eve was near; In Three Days he would be coming For One Word More—his fate to hear. How distinctly she remembered That Last Ride, The Serenade, The evening spent in a. Gondola; The Ring and Book to her he gave. In A Balcony they'd lingered Till the hour was most '' Too Late,'' But A Lover's Quarrel was ending And Confessions could not wait. Then the Parting in the Morning, The Worst of It as you can guess. Now she longs for his returning: A Woman's Last Word shall be "Yes." • • • Miss LeMar (becoming angry)—"Kenneth, take your seat!" Kenneth (after laboriously working, finally succeeds in separating it from the remainder of his desk and holding it high in the air, exclaims)—"Where shall I take it to?" • • • Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your prayers- be courteous to your creditors; go slow and easily. Maybe there are other things your special case requires, but there, my friend, will give you a good lift.—Abraham Lincoln. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 Chicago, 111. To the Alumni of the Washington State Normal: From time to time, you have received letters from some of us who have been traveling in various directions from our home normal. It has been suggested to me that you might like to hear about my little journey; not that I have gone so very far along this road, but because it has lead away from the familiar lines of the school ma'am on which we all started, nor has it turned up that popular path of matrimony, which has been trodden by so many of our number. I suppose it will sound wildly exciting when I tell you I am plodding along the trail that leads to a lawyer's office. There are many men wending along with me, but often I am the only girl in sight. Put seventy men, mostly college graduates, into a big amphitheatrical class-room, add one lone women and you have me for twelve hours a week. Can you imagine a scene less like a true normal picture? Now if you are expecting any thrilling adventures from the above you may stop reading, for there are none to follow. My life is as comfortable and peaceful and almost as uneventful as it was teaching school in Skagit County. But it is because of this very smoothness that I am glad to write to you. I left many friends in the Sound Country (and nothing is going to keep me long away from these same friends and Sound) who wished me Godspeed on my undertaking, but nearly always they disliked to see me going away to meet uncertain though sure unpleasantness in my work. Of course, I haven't begun the practice of law, but I want my friends to know that I have never had to meet any disagreeable situations just because I have been a girl in a law school. The men are gentlemen. Really we five women among the three hun-derd men are quite to be envied in that we have shown us all the little courtesies that women like to receive and besides a frank goodfellowship with a number of men, which is something different from the ordinary social intercourse with them, or the contact of the business world. Therefore, I can tell you nothing of insult or embarrassment to make my story interesting. I have heard ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER that such treatment of women does exist in some professional schools, but I am glad to say not here. My first day here was the worst. You see I was still car-sick and still dreading the unknown. I hope never to feel less courageous than I did the day I timidly asked my way to the University of Chicago. Once on the campus it was no better. The symmetry of the gray Gothic architecture is imposing restful, but it failed to soothe my nerves that day. At last I climbed the story and a half of dull stone steps and thru the long library to the Dean's office. I was dimly conscious of the dark arches far overhead, but very much alive to the long tables around which sat many embryo lawyers safe behind huge leather bound volumes. Within the pleasant secretary informed me that I would have difficulty in entering in the spring quarter. "You should have written more letters, '' she said, '' but being from the West, I suppose you just decided to come on, and came." By-the-way, it is really sad how much "The West" must be blamed for the shortcomings of us, her children in the East, but please don't let anyone here know that I have called Chicago East. Well, in time I was registered, after I had been passed on for inspection from one professor to another and had come back to assure the acting Dean that the last didn't seem to want me a,ny more than the first. My first quarter, like any true freshman, I did my heaviest work; partly because I was taking advanced work without the prerequisites, and more because I was badly frightened. It seemed that every day I heard some new story of horror—how one-third of last year's class were sent home, how at least one-half failed in each examination, and how even the best never knew when he should be down and under. At least these first examinations were over. I lived through them, passed, and have since refused to endure the pleasure of anticipating their unique horrors. They are four hours long, four hours of steady work, with a prayer at the end for more time. We are a graduate school, so no record is kept of our daily attendance or class recitations. Everything counts on that last four hours. We are given ten hypothetical cases, marvels of their kind maybe bristling with points and maybe innocent looking with sly words tucked in here and there, waiting to be searched out. We have the quarter system, so there are nearly three months between these spasms. I have spoken of the Gothic architecture. The law building is considered the most perfectly finished unit on the campus. It is the exact replica of the one at Oxford or Cambridge, I am sorry I have forgotten which. All around the top are the dearest wig-gly gargoyles, and at each gable Moses lets his long whiskeries trail over the laws on stone. All within is finished in stone and ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 dark wood carved in the Gothic. On the walls are the judges of England in wig and gown. I overheard one day a visitor told that the legal atmosphere Was excellent. I was glad to hear it, as no one could ever say as much for the plain, ordinary air of 1 he place. Myself, I would prefer less Gothic and more ventilation. It's the same with the lighting. You wonder why all the law men wear green eyeshades, but just try a few hours study yourself. Light streams in from high-arched windows on all four sides, and, as if that were not enough, these same windows are filled with tiny panes of glass. Yes, I have a green shade, and wear it, too. I would like to tell you a great deal about my fellow women-lawyers. One is studying because her husband is a lawyer and wants her to do so. All the others intend to go into it as a regular means of earning bread and butter. If you want to hurt our feelings, just ask us whether or not we intend to practice. If you have any ready-made picture of a type of girl who studies law, just dismiss it. For as far as I can see we are not one type, but just ordinary women. One girl puts in her odd moments making beautiful lace, and has one of the most delicate, ladylike manners I have ever met. If any girl is afraid to study law because she imagines it requires a peculiar masculine mind, she is mistaken. The girls in school have a high record of scholarship. So I say again as I did in the beginning, it is just plain, pleasant going to school under excellent teachers. STATIRA BIGGS. 6032 Ellis Ave., Chicago, 111. I sing of manual training And the bending up of reeds; The endless "Tarn O'Shanters" That no one wants or needs. The cutting up of papers That might well have better use; You think your "opera bag" all right, Miss Hogle says, "too loose." And on it goes forever— This needless worry and work. You have to get paste on your fingers And painting can never shirk. Yes, on it goes forever And all grow ever must slaves; Till the smart are graduated And the dull are in their graves. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 /** ® Seniors! Seniors! Hats off to thee! To our Colors true Ave will ever be! Firm and strong, united are Ave Skookum turn-turn, Rush wah-wah Normal Seniors, rah-rah-rah! . Eah for the Senior Class. We are glad to Aveleome to our class the Misses Lillian Carle-ton, Gertrude Fisher, Annie Norcl, Helen Wright and Mrs. Jamie Brown, who haAre entered school this semester. We are also pleased to receive into our ranks the Misses Millie Garrison. Bertha Johnson, Mira McLeod and Etta Rand from the Junior Class. Miss Margaret Stark left Thursday evening to spend a feAv days at her home in Seattle. • • • It is Spring, I say— How do I know? By the leaves waking up And beginning to grow— By the neAv straAv hat With its band so gay, And the crocus buds With the grass at play; And the ribbon fresh On tke girls' neAv bonnets, And the poets' latest New Spring sonnets; By the baseball signs To the breezes flown And my longing wish That Winter be gone— A thousand things I could tell, I trow— But this is enough— • That I feel and know! . THE MESSENGER ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Don't worry about the future, The present is all thou hast. The future will soon be present, And th epresent will soon be past. Eva Pendleton and Grac-e Proctor spent the weekend at their home in Everett. Miss Nellie Foran of Everett spent the weekend in Belling-ham, the guest of her sister, Mabel Foran. We are glad to welcome into our class the following: Marie Kelly, Lillian Nelson, Mary Hoover and Mr. Cunnigham. Lois Pinkerton has been absent from her classes on account of illness. Word has been received that Norene Costello is getting along nicely and hopes to be with us again next year. Esther Fransen was called to Seattle by the serious illness of her sister. Nell Williams has left school and is making a tour of California. She expects to return to the B. S. N. S. in the fall. • • • FEESHMEN One of the most delightful affairs of the winter was given by the Freshman Class, when they entertained the Second Year Class, the normal basket ball team and the visiting team from the U. P. S., on Saturday evening, February 11. The affair was a valentine party and the decorations and games were appropriate to the occasion. The Society Hall had quite a festive air, owing to the greens, hearts and pennants used in decorating. There were fifty-three students, members of the faculty and guests present. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 16 ---------- 16 TEE MESSENGER and the unusual feature was the fact that the gentlemen were iti the majority. After a delightful lunch served in the cafeteria, which was also decorated in greens and pussy-willows, all departed at a late hour declaring the party a great seuccess. • • • HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Miss Evelyn Newell, the Tenth Grade secretary, has left, school on account of sickness. The first and second games between the basketball teams of the Nineth and Tenth Grades have been played, the latter being victorious in both contests. Score, first game, 30-18; second game, . Both games were fast and well played, but somewhat rough. The Nineth Grade boys are not discouraged and intend to do better in the future. LINEUP. Nineth Position Tenth Swartz, Capt Forward Allison, Capt. S. Johns Forward Heath Bulmer Center Roe Sly Guard McCall Beach Guard Hannis • • • gt; CALENDAR. Feb. 1.—We change seats at dinner at the Dorm. Feb. 2.—The ground hog appears at the Hall. He had been ground through a sausage machine. Feb.3.—Our Second B. B. team wins from Lynden. Feb. 4.—Second number of Lecture Course. We enjoy William Hubbard immensely. Beans are everywhere in evidence. We win in Tacoma at basketball. Feb. 6.—Blue Monday—the various "friends from home" having departed. Feb. 8.—For the first time in history words fail Thresa M. Feb.9.—Lueile N. is seen walking alone and unattended! Terrible consternation. Feb. 11.—Edens Hall waxes hospitable. U. P. S. and B. S. N. S. teams entertained at dinner. In the evening B. B. game in the gym. Dorm girls go in a "bbdy." We win! "I told you so." Feb. 13.—Virginia Mathes is heard in violin recital at Assembly. Capt. Eli "Tells the tale of a whale that is a whale of a tale," to an interested crowd in the evening. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Feb. 14.—"If you love me as I love you, no knife can cut our love in two.'' Feb. 15.—Mass meeting for Student Association enthusiasts. Are you tagged? Be a sport and join. Feb. 16.—Birthday party at table seven. The candy heart goes round and round. Have some more, do. Feb. 17.—At Assembly Dr. Gray entertains us with readings from Merchant of Venice. We certainly did enjoy it. B. B. game—our Second team at Lynden. Feb. 20.—Parlor meeting at the Dorm. Lucinda has a birthday. Gentlemen of the Faculty accept challenge of the Senior boys for B. B. game. We'll be there. Feb. 21.—We are entertained in Assembly by Miss Kawai from Japan. Which kind of a "key" are you? Feb. 22.—George's birthday—some go on fishing, hunting, crabbing and other excursions—others make baskets! Some two-sing noticed near Chuckanut, Sehome Hill, etc. Feb. 23.—Classes again resumed. At mass meeting of students Mr. Hanks makes a few well-put and to-the-point remarks in regard to Saturday night. Feb. 25.—Normal Society appears in full dress to hear Mrs. Deer-wester in recital. The girls with beaux are the envy of all the rest, just as Miss Baxter said. • • • PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Feb. 8th.—The Senior pin was discussed and a eommitte appointed to take charge of the matter. Song eommitte reported. It was decided to make the following Wednesday students' hour into a Students' Association meeting. Bills allowed to amount of $298.38. Feb. 15. Mr. Bond appeared before the Board for the purpose of being authorized to take the Basket Ball Team east of the mountains for a series of games. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that under existing conditions the responsibility of sending the team on this trip could not be assumed. Bills allowed to the amount of $168.91. The meeting of the Student body on Wednesday, February 15 was quite a success. Mr. Deerwester was the first to take the floor. He spoke of the good qualities of the Association and laid stress upon the fact that the Association was for the student. Miss Bras laid emphasis on the fact that the Association had the responsibility of all athletics, Messengers, etc., chose the School pin, had charge of the store and everything of interest to the Students. Mr. Phillipi was the next speaker, He gave civic ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER reasons for joining the Association as well as the egotistics and al- 1 eristic benefits. Mr. Whipple emphasized the financial benefits that could be derived. The Association tags were then given to all members with the instruction, that they were to be worn during the week. We have seen a number without tags. Take the advice given by the speakers and become a member now. Y. W. C. A. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do; do it with thy might,"— Eccl. 9:10. Heard after the Song Recital, given Saturday evening, Feb. 25th, by Mrs. Deerwester and Miss Leta Clark, for the Normal Y. W. C. A. "Wasn't it fine!" "Yes, indeed. Delightful!" "She surely is an artist." "She? Which one?" "Well, both. I was particularly delighted with 'The Peer Gynt Suits.' " "And I thought "The Erl King' was great." "Yes; and didn't you love the 'Just So Stories' "? "My! What wouldn't I give to be able to sing like that!" We are always sure of a treat when Mrs. Deerwester consents to sing for us. And Saturday evening she was unusually charming and fairly captivated the audience that greeted her enthusiastically in the Auditorium. The regular Thursday afternoon meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was led by Mrs. Campbell, of Seattle. Mrs. Stewart came with her to sing for us. The Y. W. C. A. had charge of the program at Assembly, Friday morning, February 24th. Mrs. Stewart of Seattle, sang three beautiful songs. Miss Springer, who is Secretary of Religious Work in the Seattle Y. W. C. A., gave a vivid and impressive de- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 scription of "The Passion Play," which she saw at Oberammer-gau last summer. The fourth annual Bible Institute closed Sunday afternoon. It has responded to a need in the life of many a girl; and the impressive Message brought will not be forgotten. Following the splendid program: PROGRAM Friday, 3:15 P. M.— Solo Mrs. Stewart Devotional Mrs. Campbe11 '' The Signet Ring'' Miss Whiting (Sec. City Y. W. C. A.) Friday, 7:30 P. M. Solo Mrs. Thatcher "Christ's Last Words on Prayer" Miss Springer Song Choral Club '' Building a Tower'' Mrs. Campbell Saturday, 3:00 P. M.— "The Midnight Guest" Mrs. Campbell "The Prayer Life From Paul's Epistles" Miss Springer Sunday, 9:15 A. M.— "The Little Colt" Mrs. Campbell Sunday, 3:00 P. M — Song Girl's Quartette "The Power of Prayer" Miss Springer Solo Miss Hill is Song Quartette Prayer Service „ Mrs. Campbell Day of Prayer for Colleges • • • YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLUB. Two programs of exceptional character were rendered this month, consisting of debates, extemporaneous speeches, current events, orations, introductory speeches, toasts, quartettes, piano and vocal solos. The first question debated February 10th was: "Resolved. That there is more Pleasure In Pursuit Than In Possession." Affirmative, T. W. Osborne; negative, E. Hawkins. The decision was rendered in favor of the affirmative. For the principal debate of the evening, the Spring prize-debate question: "Resolved, That the Conservation of our Natural Resources Should Be a Function of the State Governments, Rather Than of the National Government," Avas used. Affirmative, H. E. Rogers, R. H. Knaack; negative, L. A. Greene, H.- E. Health. The decision was won by the affirmative. Talks were made by Messrs. T. E. Bryant and G. Bascom on the subjects of "Local Secession," and "The Panama Canal." G. F. D. Vandermei de- ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER livered one of Col. E. G. Ingersoll's orations on "The Civil War" in forceful manner. By special invitation Profs. Patchiu and Moody were present, and both responded with speeches which were highly appreciated; the former commenting upon the first debate of the evening, stated that it was indeed gratifying to have the decision rendered in favor of the affirmative, since it has been his good fortune to have been in pursuit the past few decades. At the business session the following new members were admitted: V. Tidball, P. Hogan, W. T. Meyer, W. E. Rooney, J. Copenhaver, M. S. Johns, C. Cade, T. Cunningham, Herbert Heath, J. East and S. Johnson. At the meeting Feb. 23rd, the question, "Resolved, That the Panama Canal Should Be Fortified," Avas hotly contested. Affirmative, V. Tidball; J. G G. Davis; negative, T. Cunningham, C. E. Gibson. It was decided that the canal should remain unprotected. C. Cade gave a talk on School Athletics, with several amusing stories. "Stub" P. Hogan made a speech introducing Judge Ben Lindsay. Our guests of honor at this meeting were Profs. Deerwester and Philippi, and both made helpful and interesting talks. In fact, this new feature of having Faculty men come in pairs, is proving a drawing card for the club. The business meeting which followed the regular program proved unusually businesslike. However, the Chairman succeeded in maintaining decorum without any assistance from the Ser-geat- at-Arms. The main questions at issue pertained to Constitutional revision. The proposed amendment relative to empowering the President, at his discretion, to invite ladies to the Club, was eloquently attacked and defended, but failed to carry. The amendments to dispense with parliamentary drill and to have Club meetings weekly, rather than fortnightly, were carried by large majorities, after animated debates. Everything seems to indicate that the Club, as a whole is on the eve of a renaissance, and is destined to become one of the leading factors in the School, for thorough, practical training in public speaking. Our membership has practically reached the maximum. This article is not complete without mention of the fact that the Young Men's Debating Club won first place over all organizations for choice of seats, and easily captured the prize which was offered by the Y. AV. C. A. management to the organization having the largest percentage of its membership present at the recital given by Mrs. Deerwester, Saturday night, February 25. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER lt;*l The prize, a beautiful potted cyclamen plant, was presented by Dr. Mathes. We were present, in the front row, one hundred strong. Did we bring our lady friends? Well, I guess! Did we make a hit ? I think so! What did the Seniors get ? Peaunuts! Did Meyer succeed in adjusting the piano lid? Yes, finally! Eip-Saw! Rip-Saw! Rip-Saw! Bang! We belong to the debating gang. Are we in it? Well, I'd smile,— We've been in it all the while. Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! • • • CHORAL CLUB NOTES On Friday evening, February 24th, the Choral Club sang at the Y. W. C. A. Bible Institute. The selection rendered was " 0 , Lift Thine Eyes." At the Sunday afternoon meeting of the Y. W. C. A. the quartet gave two numbers. Mrs. Thatcher sang a selection from '' The Holy City." Mrs. Thatcher is planning to give a recital on some evening in the near future. The Choral Club is practicing for a concert to be given this month. Girls, you have not been coming to practice regularly. We must all work, or we cannot make our Choral Club a success. The Club meets once a week, Wednesday evenings at 4 o'clock, in Miss Thatcher's Class Room. • • • PHILOMATHEANS On the evening of February 16th a very interesting calendar program was given by the Philos. Many interesting and instructive talks were given on noted people whose birthdays occur in February. It is interesting to note how many of our great and good men have a February birthday. The talks on days in February, whose significance in a religious way or otherwise have been handed down to us, were very much enjoyed by all. After the meeting refreshments were served by the officers of the Society. On March 2nd the following program was given: PROGRAM Music „ '. Roll Call—Current Events Paper by Editor. Ruby Flowers Locals Miss Meek ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER Calendar Miss Inez Gibson Philos not in School Miss Hattie Mellish Jokes Mr. Boyd Original Poem Mr. Hanks Advertisements Mr. Sheerwood Original Story, showing experiences in gettings advertisements Miss Birney Music Mr. Whipple Critic's Report Miss Geneva Johnson There will be an extemporaneous discussion on the Great Educational Influence of Magazines. Our Philos, who show their great ability in such discussions, may well be looked upon as the future editors of some of our more popular magazines, in fact, wo have with us now, an editor of one of the most popular monthlies in this part of the country—The Messenger. • • • ALKASIAH NOTES. The regular quarterly election of officers was held by the Al-kasiahs on February 9th. The following officers were elected: President—Pearl Stanton. Vice-President—Walborg Olson. Secretary—Olga Olson. Consuls—Jennie Deichman, Mabel French. Treasurer—Jessie Jeans. Art—Florence Plumb. Social—Eva Jorgensohn, Lucinda Bailey. We have a good, strong corps of officers for our last quarter's work, and we are planning to make it the best of our entire year's work. On the evening of February 23rd, an interesting program was given which consisted of a sketch of the lives and works of the following: Mrs. Ella Flagg Young Victoria Thibet Mrs. Parkhurst and her Daughters Emily Dubuque Vocal Solo Charlotte Busby Mrs. Bartlett Caroline Crane Bernice Kelly Jane Adams Olga Olson Sophia Wright Jennie Deichman Piano Solo Florence Eemley H. L. S. Enthusiasm is not entirely on the wane as will be shown by the fact that a new Literary Society has recently been organized and bids fair to do some very good work in the future. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 They call themselves the H. L. S. Society (Hay's Literary and Social Society), so named because Miss Hays suggested it in the first place and has so kindly given her assistance whenever possible. Four meetings have been held, two programs have been given and the members with Miss Hays as chaperon, spent a very-delightful'evening at Mrs. Deerwester's recital The officers are as follows: President—Miss Mable McFadden. Vice-President—Miss Clara Roe. Secretary-Treasurer—Bessie Day. Sergeant-at-Arms—Linnine Nelson. EXCHANGES Lewistonian (Lewiston, Idaho)—Although small, your paper contains much commendable material. Your editorial department is weak. Kodak (Everett)—A mighty nifty cover design, but short on jokes. Elemayhum (Tekoa, Wn.)—The Athletic Editor seems to have monopolized your space. Regarding the Editor's comment on the significance of the name of your periodical, we believe that, in time, you may justify the application. A good start. Normal Record (Chico, Cal.)—One of the best. A well-edited paper, neatly printed, excellent cuts, strong debating department. Monroe Bugle (Monroe, Mich.)—Your story, "The Old Man on the River,'' is great. The literary department seems strongest, which is both right and proper. Your cover design is very common. Good spirit. Whims (Broadway H. S., Seattle)—As usual, your cover design is both nifty and unique. That poem on Abraham Lincoln is excellent. Artistic combination of cuts and headings All in all, a fine example of school journalism. Normal Pointer (Stevens Point, Wis.)—You put out a very ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 24 ---------- U THE MESSENGER good sheet. Literary department commendable; "Ballads of the Faculty," superb; but headings very inartistic. College Breezes (St. Peter, Minn.)—A splendid line of ads. Your business manager is a hustler. Story entitled, "The Man of Hope" is well constructed. In general, you are short on material, but strong in athletics. • Visitor—"How many pigs have you, Pat?" Pat—"Shure, an' I had nine and one other that ran around so much I couldn't count it ."—Ex. • Blinkman—"Don't touch me; you'll get shocked." Winkum—"Why?" Blinkum—"My clothes are charged."—Ex. • Leo (setting up in bed)—"Listen; I hear something!" Joe—"Aw, lay down. It's nothing but the bed ticking."— Ex. • First student—"What course are you going to finish in?" Second Student—"In the course of time."—Ex. • In a Massachusetts graveyard there is a stone bearing the inscription: "Here lies Dentist Smith, filling his last cavity."— Ex. • First Cannibal—"Our chief has hay fever." Second Cannibal—'' What brought it on ?" First Cannibal—"He ate a grass widow."—Ex. V V V St. Valentine, so fleet of wings, Sorrow to the mailman brings. For on that day he earns his pay, Carrying memories of St. Valentine's Day. * • * *•* ••• Sidney Johnson( in Sociology class)—"I think it only takes two to form a social group." • • • Odle's curls are very sweet, All the girls think they are sweet. That is why each morn and night He curls them with great delight. • • • Miss Schaefer (in P. C. Meth. Class)—"That doesn't matter. You ean't make a man see anything, anyway." "Well—" ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 BASKET BALL New spirit has been created among the Basket Ball Girls. Each team is making a final effort to work their pla.yers into th-3 best condition for the preliminary games. The Seniors have been strengthened by two new players, Miss Nord, one of the players from the victorious Junior team of last year, and Miss Carlton, who helped win the Kline Cup for the Juniors in 1909. With the two extra forces added to their team the Seniors are looking forward to the results. There.hasn't been any game opened to the School, only a few try-out games. One was held on the afternoon of February 13, between the Seniors and Second years. The Seniors were successful, winning by a score of 19 to 11. The line-up: Seniors— —Second Years A. Abercrombie center A. Hadeeu L. Carlton right forward E. Arnold G. Johnson left forward Mr. 0 'Keefe F. Remley right guard J. Nicol A. Nord left guard On the evening of February 23, the second try-out game was played. This time the Seniors met defeat at the hands of the Juniors. The score was 20 to 8. The line-up: Seniors— —Juniors A. A. Abercrombie center A. Hadeen E. Buchanan right forward E. Franklin G. Johnson left forward L. Nickol F. Remley right guard Crossman, Clausen A. Nord „ left guard R. Colton ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER The first real game of the season is to be played between the Seniors and Juniors, on Saturday evening of March 4. Both Classes are planning to come out in all their colors and with all their yells and songs to root for their side. The different teams have been picked and are ready for the games. Don't miss these final games Come out and join one of the Classes in their cheer. Y. M. C. A., 44; NORMAL, 40. On January 30 the Normal boys played their third game with the local Y. M. C. A., in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. Our boys played in a sleepy sort of way the first half and let the down town boys toss baskets at will. At the end of the first half the score stood 12-25, the big end of it belonging to the Y. M. Our fellows rallied in the second half and began to show their real class. Their floor work was excellent and the shooting was good. They were not able to overcome the big lead of the other team, however. The Normal lined up as follows: Forwards, Carver and Lord; center, White; guards, Fritz and Tucker. • P. S. XL, 25; B. S. N. S., 32. On Friday, February 3, our boys lined up against the Puget Sound University team in the big gymnasium of that school. The Tacoma quintet had won every game played thus far, and expected to take our scalps. The game was fast, clean and well-played. The fouls were few. Though the City of Destiny bunch played splendid ball, our fellows went them one better and finished up with more points. Jess "White, our crack center, starred for the Normal, and came out with twenty points to his credit. The Normal line-up: Forwards, Carver and Lord; center. White; guards, Fritz and Tucker. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 TACOMA Y. M. C. A., 40; NORMAL, 26. The following evening, Feb. 4. the Normal played the Tacoma Y. M. C. A. on the latter's floor. The boys were playing out of their class, and were all in from the previous night. The Tacoma fellows had no easy walk-over even at this. The game was rough and fouling frequent. • LYNDEN, 8, NORMAL SECOND TEAM, 33. While the Normal first team was making itself famous in Tacoma, the second team was doing things at home. The feeble-five from Lynden High chanced to be the victims. Because the. score was so lop-sided was no credit to the locals. Their attempts at passing were laughable and their shooting was little better. The boys from the Gem City had apparent^ never seen a basket-ball before and spent most of their lime standing in the corners gazing at that unfamiliar object with awe and admiration. The Normal line-up: forwards. Heath and Johns; center. Odle; guards, Copenhaver and Becker. • P. S. U., 30; NORMAL, 37. On February 11, the P. S. U. team came to Bellingham to play us a return game. The up-Sound bunch had been practising steadily and expected to win back their lost honors. The game was played before a large and enthusiastic crowd in the Normal gymnasium. Case, the Tacoma center, did pretty floor work and fancy basket-tossing for that aggregation, making five field baskets in the first half. AVhite played noticeably good ball for the Normal. The line-up: Bellingham— —Tacoma Carver forward Graham Lord forward Blair White center Case Tucker guard Servib Fritz guard Max Referee—Riley. • LYNDEN, 19; NORMAL SECOND TEAM, 17. On February 18, the B. S. N. S. played a return game with Lynden. The Lynden boys had evidently made the acquaintance of basket-ball in the meantime, as they showed up much better in ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER this game, and gave the over-confident Second Team a much-needed chastising. The Normal boys say that the place where they did win out was at the Home Dining Room, where they partook of two "squares." They fairly made the Lyndenites gasp at their ability to consume good "eats." The Normal line-up: Forwards, Heath and Vandermei; center, Odle; guards, Eogers and Copenhaver. Miss W. 0.—"Who was the first man to use the inductive method?" Mr. D.—"Why, his name was Adam," • Mr. Bever (in Sociology)—"Boats tend to go up the rivers instead of overland." • Mr. Eply (in Geog.)—"If you get puzzled about the seasons just pick up a globe like this and carry it around the sun.'' • Mr. Phil—"Miss F., how much more water could you put in a cloth if it were saturated?" Miss F.—"As much as it would hold." • Mr. Bever—"What products did the early colonists raise for export?" Miss Drake—'' Tobacco, negroes and pumpkins.'' • Miss A—"Locke was a man whom religion seemed to agree with." • Mr. Hanks (translating in Eng. VII)—"And she had an ambling nag hanging around her neck." • One of Prof. Patchin's Bright Scholars—"A cyclone blew a ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 two-inch stick through a five-inch hose, and stuck out six inches on the other side. Miss Hillis (in Eng. II.)—"The rumor (roomer) spread as it flew from house to house." Miss Shafer (to girls in Gym.)—"How do soldiers march? 1 want you to march like soldiers. You march just like a woman going around the street dragging a kid with each hand." • Miss Tatcher (in Music I.)—"You people would be good to take up claims if you could stick to the claims as good as you do to a note when you get it." • Mr. Davis requests Mr. Hanks not to try to implicate him when he is caught in the act of carrying off the girls' coats from the Dorm." • • • WANT COLUMN. Wanted—A pound of sandless sugar to put in my shoes to coax down my trousers.—Claudie C. Wanted—A four-pronged anchor or a hobble skirt for the protection of my friends when I take one of my " period "-ical flights.^-Geneva J. Wanted—Some one to keep an official records of the '' ands'' I use when speechifying.—Frankie W. Wanted—I will give a Lincoln penny to any one who Avill give me pointers on raising a rough house, as I have exhausted my capabilities in that direction.—Grace Bas m. Wanted—Information where I can secure the most bottles of anti-fat for the least money.—Lillian B y. Wanted—Some one to volunteer to guard my gamp and galoshes while I attend Classes.—Walton Muck. Wanted—A partner to teach swimming lessons at Lake Pad-den as my failing health prevents me from continuing my duties as instructor.—Helen F—b—n. Wanted—A perennial perfume eradicator, warranted to kill bright colors.—Prof. Eply. Wanted.—A pair of non-detachable, non-stretchable apron strings to keep Claudie from conversing with Dimple—Eva P—. Wanted.—A piece of soft chamois to clean my spectacles.— Florence B s. Wanted.—Money to buy a pitch pipe so I can lead the choir at 431 High.—Laura G—h—m. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Notice.—No trespassing in Assembly Hall while WE are studying.—L. N. and N. A. Wanted.—An extra mail delivery to Edens Hall so I can have three letters a day from "Ed," instead of two.—Myrtle E. Wanted.—Permission to talk any old day without interruption as long as I want.—Cyrus the Great. Notice.—I will, for suitable compensation, accept a position as understudy to "Fazzer" when "fatigued."—Helen F h. Wanted.—A committee to secure a second quartet of girls as a agreeable as those I escorted to the last dance.—Vernon T. Wanted—A guide to lead me to the Gym, as I have not been able to locate it this semester.—Henry Buckline. Wanted.—An automatic "pome" and joke constructor with kaleidoscopic changes for The Messenger.—0. E. • • • AUDITORIUM. On the morning of February 10th, one of Scotland's true sons, Rev. Macartney of our city, took his audience on a thousand-mile tour by bicycle thru the glens, castles, mountains, to the lochs and braes of "bonny Scotland." With him we stood at Gladstone's grave; heard the martial tramp of the Highlanders and the shrill bagpipes blow; sat in the old churches; and at length again on wheel, wended our way along zig zag paths and over rugged country roads. Refreshed from the journey, landing once more with happy hearts on America's soil. The bells of Tuesday morning, February 21, summoned all a quarter of an hour early to Assembly, where we were met by Miss Kawai, a Japanese teacher and Y. W. C. A. worker. Miss Kawai came to America eleven years ago as a student of Bryn Mawr College, from which she graduated and returned to Japan to take up the work as teacher in Tokio and religious worker. The past year she has spent in traveling in Europe and America, attending conferences and visiting schools. She soon sails for home. Miss Kawai appeared dressed in her native attire and in her quaint but graphic manner pictured Tokio in its religious educational work. In Tokio, a city of 2,000,000 of people, there are 25,000 girls alone attending institutions of higher learning. To give you some idea of the number of schools, there are fifty Normals in Japan, one in each province; and in Tokio sixty-five schools for girls. During the six years of compulsory education, ninety-eight per cent of the boys are in attendance, and ninety-five per cent, of the girls. And besides the Japanese boys and girls and men and women, many Chinese, Koreans, Siamese and Hindus come here to go to ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 school. At present, however, the Universities are closed for women. On Tuesday evening Miss Kawai spoke to a large number at the city Y. W. C. A. rooms, on the work being done in Japan along that line. • • • MR, HUBBARD LECTURES IN NORMAL AUDITORIUM. The lecture by W. L. Hubbard, former musical editor of the Chicago Tribune, gave great pleasure to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Hubbard speaks in a conversational tone and from the start takes his hearers into his confidence while he discusses music matters in a way that is perfectly comprehensive to any member of his audience. He asked his audience to be honest with themselves for nothing is gained by pretending to enjoy music that suggests nothing to the listener. The charm of music lies in its power of suggestion. A song is primarily a poem and so loses much if the words are not understood. For this reason an American audience should demand that both grand opera and other vocal music be rendered in the English language. He told some amusing instances where singers had taken advantage of the fact that their audiences did not understand the language that they were using, to inject some entirely irrelevant matter. At the close of his lecture, Mr. Hubbard introduced Mr. Bergen, a singer, and Mr. Campbell, a pianist, who illustrated some of the points he had made. These two artists greatly delighted their audience. Mr. Bergen has a fine baritone voice, and a gracious personality. He sang a variety of selections, both lyric and dramatic, which Avere the more enjoyed because of the word of explanation given by Mr. Hubbard. His rendering of the prologue from "II Pagliacci" was especially fine, while his interpretation of "Annie Laurie" completely captivated his audience. Mr. Hubbard and his associates may be sure of a hearty welcome if they should come to Bellingham again. LUCY S. NORTON. • • • On Monday evening, February 5, "Captain Eli" gave a lecture under the auspices of the Students' Association to a well-filled house. He told in a very entertaining way some of his experiences on a whaling vessel, where he spent the greater part of his life. He had with him several implements that were used in whaling. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Virginia Mathes, Violinist, Normal Auditorium, Monday morning, February 13, 1911, 10 A. M. Theme with var Papini Eeverie Gilis Little Rogue Eberhardt Bercense Bloch Fairy Tale : Wier Miss Virginia, in her year's work under Prof. Stark, shows decided talent. Much credit is due both pupil and teacher. Her rendition of "Reverie" and "Fairy Tale" was especially fine. • • • A rare treat was given the Students in the Auditorium on Friday morning. There was music by Mrs. Stewart of Seattle, after which Miss Springer spoke in the '' Passion Play.'' It was, as she told us, her good fortune to visit the little city in Switzerland where once in ten years this tragedy is played. Miss Springer paints beautiful word pictures and she lead us in imagination through the play from the Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem to the last scene on the Mount of Transfiguration and the Ascension. We, as a body, are thankful to have these words from one who has seen the play and appreciate her kindness in giving us all the glimpse of that which most of us may never be able to see ourselves. • • gt; • An unusually enthusiastic audience greeted Mrs. Deerwester in song recital, Saturday evening, in the Auditorium. Mrs. Deer-wester, assisted by Miss Clark, on the piano, gave one of the most delightful musicals heard at the Normal this season. While every number Mrs. Deerwester rendered was thoroughly enjoyed, perhaps the most pleasing were, "The Erl King," and the last four, "Daisies," "His Lullaby," "Irish Love Song," and "Charity." Miss Clark showed marked ability and especially delighted the audience with her selection from '' The Peer Gynt Suite.'' Considering Mrs. Deerwester's popularity among the Students it had been decided to have the "Saturday Evening College Night"; different Classes and Organizations each coming in a body. The most coming in any one body was to receive a prize and the choice of seats. The Boys' Debating Club won each prize. Some of them won two "prizes," for more than one hundred per cent, of their number were present. The boys entered the room wearing their colors, singing, giving their yells and each one bringing with him the lady of his choice. But if the debaters thought they had all of the boys of the School they were mistaken. Hardly had that august Society been ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 seated when singing was heard and lo! the handsomest bunch of boys and girls from the Senior Class, led by their courageous President and Treasurer, carrying the banner of the Debating Club, marched around the room and to their seats. They carried pennants and mascots made of their Class Colors. Even though the Debaters, with their many charms, their handsome faces, their winning ways and irreproachable gallantry had tempted many of our lovely Senior maidens from their right and proper places—the Seniors came fifty strong, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from the audience. I had thought that the men had become clean-shaven again— that only one, and he of the Faculty,—was bold enough to wear a moustache; but these Senior boys were long as to hirsute ap-pendanges. True, some outsiders may have slipped in. The Count Less, high hat, goatee and all, was there with Miss Gwendolyn Kellet, and she, in spite of our noble Debaters, was the envy of many girls in the room. Then, too, I spied Mr. Patchin with a most demure little maiden. As we all know, he is a brave man, and when the prize was offered he rushed upon the platform in spite of Mr. Hanks' glassy glares. Mr. Abercrombie, a loyal member of the Class, was a close second, and many others, among them Mr. L. Bailey, Mr. G. Johnson, and the handsome Mr. French, wera ready to go to their assistance, did the prize prove too heavy for them to carry. But when they saw Mr. Hanks' dejected, crestfallen looks, they withdrew as gentlemen should, and allowed the Debaters to carry away the honors. The Juniors? Why, yes; they were there. Where? Why, • somewhere. I'm no judge of location if I hear only a slight sound. • • • "You ignoramus, why do you say, ' I seen him?' " "What should I say?" "Why, say, ' I have saw him,' and have some style about you."—Ex. • Norine C. and Mr. Degross are mutually agreed that good things are usually found in small packages. • "Why do you take so much interest in French literature?" "Because," replied Mrs. Cumrox, "there are so many French authors you can claim to have read without being expected to discuss them in polite society."—Washington Star. • Little George—"0 mother, I made a fine swap with one of the fellows who goes to school. I've traded my mouth-organ for a spelling paper marked a hundred!" ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS ABSOLUTE SAFETY We will be pleased to have you visit our safe deposit vaults. An attendant will operate the MASSIVE CHROME STEEL DOOR and the ELECTRICAL BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM and to explain the different SAFE GUARDS which we have thrown around the boxes contained therein. Your deeds, mortgages, valuable papers, etc., will be securely guarded in one of our boxes, which we will rent for SIX MONTHS for TWO DOLLARS. Northwestern National Bank Railroad Avenue and Holly Street Mason Building - - Bellingham, Wash • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • £ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • £ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • « £ • * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a t •••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •a*.• •••••••• • ••«•... •••• •••• •••• Just step in and ask to be shown those III] • • • • Saw •••• •«.. " • f jfe • J% . . « i m ,«H * . a . am a a •••• :::: $ 1IZ2..35U0 1to0 $$3*U0 SOuUiItISs :::: ::: :::: •• •• •• •• • • «• • •.• ;••• They "speak up" for themselves—the SJj: .::« salesman doesn't have to talk their III: ::;S virtues — they're evident to everyone •;;: ••;• who appreciates pure wool fabrics, A-l f" linings and trimmings, thorough, ex- •••• :::* pert, honest tailoring and smart, good ;:|| style. | | | | | | | | |j:j :::• Stop in and t ry one of these suits on— ?::: ::2S we won't ask you to buy—the suit ;•:: :lll itself will solicit the sale. | | | •••• •••• *••• I! FR0L16H • CAMPBELL 60., IN6. "•"• a . • • a •• ••a• gt;• •Hi 217 East Holly Street - - - 1305 Elk Street 5S1* • • • • «*a. •aa« •••• •a*« *«a. • • • • • • • ) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS '. The Sale of all Sales . .;• .;• •;• NOW ON AT THE Blixe; Front Clotlning Co. » gt; * gt; Men's Fine Tailored Suits at about Half Price. See Us Stationery and School Supplies J. M. COE 1108 Harris Avenue ||| South Bellingham Bring that Auto around and let the UNION AUTO CO. look it over. They can give you an estimate of the cost of repairing it. : : UNION HUTO CO. Phone M145 - - - 1105-1107 Elk St : : The Only Mail Order Engraving : : House in the State C » T *W* O °F ALL K,NDS FOR U 1 O PRINTING North Coast Engraving Co. Bellingham, Washington :: Arthur Bernhard, Manager ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xvi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Buy the best Oranges from your grocer, the Famous Gold Buckle Stmkist Oranges Premiums given for the Wrappers BELLINGHAM FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. Inc. Successors to BELLINGHAM COMMISSION CO. 1221, 1223 Railroad Avenue - - Bellingham, Washington Tl)e Qig Grocery With) iYje gig Sloel^ Will reduce yoCxv cost of li\ gt;ir gt;g Wilson - Nobles - Barr Company CQHY B B A Y O B M B N ? Brotherhood of American Yoemen DES,ffwANES THE YOUNG FRATERNAL GIANT Issues Certificates Paying Less Expectancy Deduction Cash at Death $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 Cash for Loss of Hand 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Foot 250 500 750 Cash for Loss of Eye 250 500 750 Cash for Broken Arm 100 200 300 Cash for Broken Leg 100 200 300 Cash for Total Disability 500 1,000 1,500 Old Age Disability Yearly after 70, for 10 years 100 200 300 You dont' have to die to secure benefits. Insures men and women from 18 to 5o years old. The Yoemen Reserve guarantees permanency and future low cost. Have it explained now. Mrs. O l l a W i l l i a m s , M 2313. 23i-2ist St. Home Phone A 092 1000-1002-1003 Elk St. NORTHWEST GRANITE SL MARBLE WORKS All Kinds of Cemetery Work W. P. BERGIN, Prop. Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xvii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • » • • • » • • • • I STATIONERY | o All the Best Goods—Crane's Highland • \\ Linen, Whiting's Papetoire and others J St B B L L I N G H A M P H A R M A C Y it o Main 167 122 E. Holly A 167 \\ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » » • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Complete Housekeeping Outfits on Installments at Th)e Jer)l5ir)s-|3oys Go. • • • Furniture, Rugs, Ranges, Heaters, Shelf Hardware, Dishes Utensils • • • Elk and Chestnut ." .' 10th and Harris Buy Your School Room Pictures from SETH A ATWOOD If You Don't, " We Both Lose Money " We make a specialty of TIMBER LANDS and Northwest Washington FARM LANDS. If you are interested in buying farm land where every cent invested will grow dollars, write for further information WILJLIAMS KLUGE 1202 Elk Street, Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xviii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS BARKER—R LOR I ST NEW STORE—131 W. Holly St. Home=Grown Violets, Carnations, Callas and Daffodils Registered Agents for the Sealshipt Oysters IRELAND lt; RANCOAST 1321 Commercial St. Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, etc. Ferndell Brand of Goods Our Specialty E. K. Wood Lumber Co. SOUTH BELLINQHAM Complete house bills furnished. Special rates on short Drop Siding and Ceiling — lengths 4 ft. to 9 ft. : : : : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL AT OFFICE VICTOR A. ROEDBR, Prest. P. P. HANDSCHT, Cashier WK, O. BROWN, Vice-Preat. H. P. JUKES, Aaat.Caahier The Bellingham National Bank BBLLINSHAM, (OASHINOTON OAPITAL STOGKlAND SURPLUS 9260,000.00 This Bank is pleased to accommodate with its excellent service the students of the Normal School UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS niBilDHSB^v For.« p , a i n ' Practical / Training in the essentials ^ k o f business success, the Bel- P^'lingham Business College has "^- nn nppr either east or west. B U S I N K S p CZUUl^¥lUh no peer There's a reason—sound courses, thorough methods, successful graduates. An Aggressive School for Progressive People 1318)^ BayStreet Telephone M 1564 Opposite the Fair A 465 SALT MEATS GAME IN SEASON J. B. FRANK CENTRAL MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb. Shipping Supplied Phones M 858—A 373 1017 Elk Street, Near Morse Hardware Co. Bellingham Washington Lecture Course °f 191° and 1911 JUDGE BEN LINDSEY, APRIL 15 CHAMP CLARK, May 3 SEASON TICKET $1.75 - SINGLE TICKET 7So ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xx] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS \t otr\ ml\ * SHAW'S is the Pl a c e for P0ST CARDS. *VfCl*HCUl Vf r ^ u io c a i views and the largest and finest line of Post Cards in Bellingham. lc. each instead of 2 for 5c. Shaw's Bargain Store Co. 1319 Commercial Street - - On the way to the Postoffice THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE Agents for Sorosis A shoe that satisfies your pride at a price that doesn't hurt your purse. $ 3 . 5 0 $ 4 . 0 0 The Famous Shoe House R. R. Ave. andHoiiysts. SWEET GROCERY CO. Reliable Dealers in Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables "Sealshipt" Oysters Fresh Every Day 1021 Elk Street .' .' .* Both Phones 217 I t matters not particularly what other eats you have at your "feed," if you have the Royal Dairy Ice Cream. We have all Creamery Suppiles : : • • • ROYAL DAIRY CO. M46 - - - - - A 746 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NORTHWEST HARDWARE Co. Wholesale and Retail SHEliF flHD HEAVY flA$DWA!?E 213-215 West Holly Street - - - Bellingham, Washington YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED MAGAZINES AND STATIONERY Elk Street Pharmacy Postoffice Station No. 5 Phones Main 884—B 234 - - Cor. Elk and Maple S T U D E N T S "TAKE: N O T I CE MONTGOMERY'S I s tlcje p l a e e to btiy yoCir Fdel OP get yoGr Tr lt;ir;k;s batiled • • PHONES 125 1417 R. R. Ave ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WO L, L, F I T S G L A S S E S A C C U R A T E LY 209 West Holly Street Glasses Repaired : : Factory on Immediately : : Premises Columbia Bakery TRY OUR PIES AND CAKES The Best Pastry in Town Cream Puffs a specialty on Saturday 25c. per doz. "Cleanliness and Quality," Our Motto 1309 Elk St. Phone Main 984 O. W. RIDDER While attending -^ N * C X. We teach Pitman. the Normal ar- f *^f \ # , / v ~ ^ - ^ \ —^•"v Graham and Gregg range with us to f y\ I / ' — / / \ \ Shorthand, Office take a course in \ ^ ^ 1^^' lb£/s ^* f **-) s*/^\ *f 1 P r a c t i c e , Book- Shorthand, Type- —( jy7/\£/Jr -/J/rr'jrsl/M Ik e ePi n 8 a n d F*ne writing, Bookkeep- \ -~^ /^jc'C^C^ii/ S £{_S J Penmanship ing or Penmanship Send for Catalogue N^_ ^ S Phone M 786 A684 The Leading Business School of the Northwest Wesferr) Qaie^ 5 b o e Phone Main 515 l y € p ^ l P W O F J ^ S 205 Chestnut Street Between Elk and Railroad Avenue E. H. Stokes Lad}' Assistant Telephones Main 254 .' A 254 A G wickman STOKES WICKMAN UNDERTAKERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS and LICENSED EMBALMERS 1146 Elk Street Office Open Day and Night Bellingham, Wash Mt. Baker Grocery C. GRUE, Proprietor 429 West Holly Street - Phones: Main 423—A 612 Sehome Hand Laundry A. F. JOHNSON, Proprietor 936 Elk Street - - Phones: Main 2532—A 646 ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS w h = « Larson's Livery and Transfer ESTABLISHED IN 1 8 95 /F h=* WOOD and COAL HACKS AT ALL HOURS HEAVY TRUCKING FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING A SPECIALTY l \ EXPRESS and DRAYING » = BRICK STORAGE ROOMS FIRE PROOF BUILDING AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE AMBULANCE. BAGGAGE HAULED DAY OR NIGHT AT DAY PRICES. J) 4 W. B. LARSON, Manager 1328.30 ELK STREET Phones: flain 70; Home, A 670 J ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxiv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS, R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON Loans Real Estate Insurance Mortgages for Sale Bellingham . . . . . . . Washington H. I,. MUNRO K. N. HASKBM. MUNRO HASKELL Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing, Heating 1163 ELK ST. Telephone Main 12 A 312 - BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 3 F» E C I A U T^e Little Student Photos SOc. F gt;EF* DOZ. Just the thing for exchanging with your Normal friends PORTRAITS OUR SPECIALTY SAND/SON STUDIO 126y2 W. Holly St. . . . Phones: A 071-M 989 Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. The Best in Printing, Engraving and Fine Stationery .' .' .' .' A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU 1205 Elk Street, corner Chestnut .• .• Daylight Building ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxv] ---------- 10 11 SUMMER SESSION STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Beilingham, Washington Jane 12—Six Weeks—July 2\ Work will be offered in (a) Reviews in Common Branches (b) Advanced Academic Subjects (c) Professional Subjects (d) Practice Teaching (e) Industrial Lines, such as Drawing, Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing, etc. EXPENSES Library Fee for Summer Session $6, (one-half refunded). Board and Room in Edens Hall $4 per week. Meals alone, $2.75 per week. Rooms furnished for light housekeeping may be rented near the school for $1.25 to $1.50 per week OPPORTUNITIES (1) To Review for Examination ' (2) To Renew Second Grade Certificates (3) To Work for Credits toward Graduation (4) To take Special work in Elective Subjects Literature Free E. T. MATHES, Principal ---------- Messenger - 1911 March - Page [xxvi] ---------- For Style, Quality and Satisfaction GO TO KAUFMAN BROS. You will always find here the latest and newest Suits, Coats, Hats, and Ready-to-Wear Apparel. We prefer to be modest, but are absolutely safe in stating that many city stores, much larger than our9 can not offer the choice of merchandise at the prices we do : : : : : : : People Like Our Way of Doing Business because the best is none too good for our customers. Sincerity in advertising, loyalty to all patrons, true to all statements, place this store abreast and in the front row with the best mercantile establishments on the Pacific Coast, and we are proud of it New Spring Coats—New Spring Suits—New Spring Hats 9.50 to 30.00 12.50 to 37.50 5.00 and up You are always welcome here, whether you purchase or not. Make this store your headquarters when down town. Every accommodation in the store at your command. : : :. #££% KAUFMAN BROS, zoew..HOLLYPPPPP </mods>
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Title: Messenger - 1911 April
Date: 1911-04-01
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Show more1911_0401 ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Cover ---------- April, 1911 • • / • / Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [i] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE HABITS YOU FORM before you art twenty-live are goin_ gt;( to l gt;e * permanent part of your whole life. . . . . The man or woman who forms the saving habit before twenty is going to have a comparatively easy life: Because:—the saving habit teaches adjustment to existing conditions and that always results in economy and contentment. . . . . . . . The Savings Bank Habit costs nothing—on the other hand it means a profit of all you save with 4 per cent added for good measure. . . . . . Y O U S T A R T W I T H Sl.OO First National Bank Capital and Surplus - - $300,000.00 SI • EIM Bellingham's Prescription Expert Headquarters for Kodaks We Develop and Print Fischer's Excellent Violin Strings M FREE D E L I V E R Y | 1 Engberg's Pharmacy | I Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk Holly. Phones M224-A 224 | aaiei ajiiGMiyiDMSJi^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [ii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS •••••»»»• lt; gt; lt;» • » • » » • » • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • » • • » » • » • • • • • • • • • flontague McHugh Bellingham's Largest Dry Goods House We carry the only complete line of Ladies', Misses' and Children's I Ready-to-Wear Apparel in the Northwest Prices 33J to 50 per cent lower than all other stores MONTAGUE McHUGH ^ft S^S l •••••»••»»•»•••»•••»»•••••»•••••••••»••»••••••' MALLOROY CRAVENETTE HATS for Men Guaranteed Waterproof Agents HART, SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES for Men INTERWOVEN HOSE GAGE=DODSON CO. Clover Block : Bellingham ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [iii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THE LEADER The style display for misses and young women is quite as complete, in its delightful diversity, as the exhibition for women, and includes everything from the simple wash dress to the pretty party dress, tailored suit or coat, with a really wonderful price range in each group . Special showing of SMART HATS for Misses and Young Women in styles appropriate to youthful faces SI^SMIIEIJGMSISI^ E[@jaj3jeM2igi@ia2iaoa0i3isjai5i3n Byron Bros*9 Cash Grocery Special Prices Every Day All the time for Cash : : Call and be Convinced 1311 Elk Street Phones Main 82 A. 682 UfSEEeaEJfBI^iMTOiMieiSI^ ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [iv] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS One of the "Niftiest" lines of Hats in the city may be found at ]Vlfs. Stone's plliperg Store They possess that artistic effect which may not be found elsewhere for such reasonable prices. . • . " . • . 302^ West Holly Street . . . Bellingham, Washington Phones Main 64—A 664 1313 Elk Streefc Washington Market Dealer in The Weil-Known Frye-Bruhn U. S. Inspected Meats Game and Poultry in Season Special Attention Paid to Phone Orders Prompt Delivery to all Parts of the City P. M. Johnson Bellingham, Wash x x If * £ — All Normal Girls are especially invited to call and see * ft the splendid line of dainty ready-to-wear goods now X X being shown |j * . . X £ No such an extensive line nor such great values g xx have ever been shown here ** X X g in fact at this time we have three times the amount of 15 *S Suits, Dresses, Waists, etc. that we have ever shown. X X Prices are such that you will feel like buying even though x j j your needs may be not so urgent 2 s * g Come look them over. You are welcome whether £ v you wish to buy or not x S * x x * X X X * YOU GAN ALWAYS DO BETTER AT X I THE FAIR ! XxsX K**XXX*X**XX###XX****XXXXXXXKXX*XX£«KXXXXX*XXXXX*x ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [v] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Office Hours: 8:30 to 9:30 a. m. Office Phones: Mam 103—A 171 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Res. Phones: Main 100—A 10a Evenings by Appointment DR. GOODHBART PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office: 200-201-223 Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Washington DRS. SMITH KIRKPATRICK SURGEONS Sunset Building . . . . Bellingham Office Phone, Main 985 Res. aaia TT Street Home A 471 B osa CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms 316 and 317 Exchange Bldg. 6LASSES ACCURATELY FITTII Main 1634 Automatic: A 941 204-5 Alaska Bldg., Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist Eye, Bar, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9:00 to 12 m.; 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointments. BELLINGHAM, - - - - - - • WASHINGTON DR. WILLIAM RADFORD GRAY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Exchange Building . . . . Bellingham DR. SOLON RICHARD BOYNTON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phones: Residence M 258 A 735 Office M 1260 A 734 Office: Rooms 305, 306, 307 Exchange Block .- — Bellingham, Washington R E X A L . L . S T OI Bright Days ate Kodak Days. Now is the time to get ready to make pictures. We can supply your every want «THE OWL PHARMACY *»'»*•*»™«ffi C U T P R I C E D R U G S J| j.HoNEs{Main 556 FREE DELIVERY Cor. Dock and Hollj ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [vi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS NEW YORK DENTAL PARLORS, he. DR. O. O. GILBERT AND SPECIALISTS Special Rates to Students Lady Attendants Sunset Blk., Cor. Elk a n d Holly, Bellingham, Wash. MAfN 2 68 Seattle Office, 614 F i r s t Ave. Everett Office, 1803 Hewitt Ave. Phone Main 400 Office Hours: 8 to 12, 1 to 6 A 400 DRS. ROSS SPRATLEY Dentists Third Floor, Exchange Block - - - Bellingham, Wash DR. T. M. BARLOW DENTIST _ „ . Rooms 334-35-36-37 Phone Mam 975 First National Bank Block Home A 862 i^e^seY FLORAL ©O. I t is time t o p l a n t the flower garden. We have a a completestock of bedding, p l a n t s and flower seeds Wholesale and Retail Growers 1309 ELK ST., - - BELLINGHAM, WASH. HANN PHOTOGRAPHER Suuset Block, corner Elk and Holly - Phone Main 3325 New Studio and Equipment. Modern Methods in Photography Elevator at Holly Street Entrance . . . Bellingham, Washington Office Phones: Residence Phones: Main 131—A 131 Main 2406—A 150 HARRY O. BINGHAM Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer 1319 Dock Street - Bellingham, Washington ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [vii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS For the newest and most up-to-date ideas in PHOTOS so HALL'S STUDIO Daylight Building, Corner Elk and Chestnut Streets SPECIAL RATES TO ALL NORMAL CLASSES When in need of those dainties for that picnic trip or "feed" See iA£. K. H H LL Who makes a specialty of supplies for such affairs Commercial Street Bellingham, Wash DOANE'S GROCERY Dealer in Good Goods at Lowest Prices Satisfaction Guaranteed . • Give us a Trial Students' Trade Solicited WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Phons: Main 272—B 272 . * Corner Jersey and Ellis Sts The Clover Shoes for Women and Men are the best $3.50 Shoes in the city GRIMSTED SHOE CO. Clover Block ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [viii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LUDW/G lt; COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Open for business in our NEW LOCATION 214 EAST HOLLY, Alaska Bldg. Formerly located at 1249 Elk St. Designs Furnished and Class Pins Made to Order Phones: M 379—A 965 . . . . Bellingham, Wash For your EASTER PARTIES and DINNERS, be sure to order your ICE CREAM from the THE STAR CREAMERY Our Ice Cream has that quality which cannot be found elsewhere WE HAVE ALL CREAMERY SUPPLIES Normal Grocery We keep in stock a fine line of Stationery, Toilet Articles, Notions Normal School Students' Trade Solicited . . Fresh Bread and Pastry Each Day . . BATTERSBY BROS. —ALWAYS RELIABLE— J ) a i r ) t y F o o i W e a r for a l l Mrjeiior^s p i ( J r ) - g r a d e J i o s i e ry 3 i r r ) o r ; d s , Qlo'Oes . . . . 1313-1315 Commercial Street, - - Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [ix] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Kindly Remember that THE MORSE HARDWARE CO. On Elk Street Is the Home of the GREAT MAJESTIO RANGE Don't forget to tell your friends about it Why does a tree grow round instead of Square? GEO. W. MOCK ROBT. F. H I M , MOCK HILL FUNERAL DIRECTORS Both Phones 186 Maple Block 1055 Elk Street We like to clean your Linen. If we don't we want your good will PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1889 CHARLES ERHOLM, Proprietor Phones: ™ * ? 6 1728-1738 Ellis Street B 126 f FINE CONFECTIONERY j) Phones, Main 180 B180 SUN DRUG CD. WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORE The Best Stock in the City CHAS. W. PEASLEE Jf ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [x] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Order your Groceries from P. C. Williams' Grocery The only auto delivery in the city Be progressive and patronize the house which strives to be up to date Elk Street WIL-BER GIBBS Jeweler and Optician Largest line of Silverware found in any store in the Northwest 313 West Holly Street, - - - Bellingham, Wash. Home Phone A 166 Pacific Phone Main 2883 MULLIN ALSOP Real Estate and Insurance BROKERS Resident Agents NORWICH UNION Rooms 220, 221 FIRE INS. SOCIETY and - Exchange Building MECHANICS TRADERS INS. CO. Bellinghem, Washington Better than the Teacher for "keeping yoa In hot water" This little one-quart Electric Tea Kettle is the "niftiest" thing you ever heard of. Drop in at our salesroom and see one next time you're down town. : : : Whatcom County Ry. Light Co. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xi] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WSaS^SSIM ^M^^SM^ M^^^M^^M^^^^^^W^M^^^^^^M^M^ Call at the Cave for anything in the line of Easter Candies They will be sure to aatv. please yjgjjgfiDJSJSiafi^Ii^^ The Bellingham Sheet Metal Works REMEMBER US WHEN IN NEED OF Cornices, Skylights, Roofing, Steel Ceiling, Furnace Work, Blow Piping, Tanks, Hotel and Restaurant Work, Boat Work, Garbage Cans, Camp Stoves, Air Tight Stoves, Chimney Tops, Guttering, Spouting If it is made of Sheet Metal, we can make it. No job too large and none too small. Bring in your Repair Work Phones A 733 and Main 488 1208 Commercial Street Bellingham See the 3 £ ^ lt;o TJ L L for Lai)ch gt;es . • gt; • gt; •!« We serve the daintiest as well as the most delicious lunches at reasonable prices : : : : : : • • • FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE FAVORITE NORMAL LUNCH ROOM Holly St Yo6r Gaster Sfyoes •• Must be the latest style—the kind that dress your feet neatly and give them a dainty appearance. Our spring styles in patents, suedes, velvets, tans and gun metals in the nobby, jaunty lasts and at prices a little less than you pay elsewhere, are just what your feet need E © . F" . R A Y M O ND 110 East Holly Street ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Ladies Sample Shoe Parlors $ 2 . 5 0 Shoe House Save $1 to $ 2 on Spring Shoes ALL SIZES $2.50 ALL STYLES $2.50 Upstairs - - - Red Front Bldg If it is Printing, Bookbinding or Stationery GET IT AT Union Printing, Binding !**«* establish. lt;- ' ; ° ruent of the kind Stationery Co. . . . ^j^^ I2ii Elk Street : : : Bellingham RIVES CLARK ELECTRICAL The home of the Westinghouse Wire Type Tungston Lamp Notary Public Established 1889 ALLEN CAMPBELL Insurance, Real Estate, Loans Dealer in City and Farm Property Phone Main 366—A 251 13" Dock Street, Bellingham R. N. RALMERTON 1308—12th Street FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, GRAIN, BTo. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [xiii] ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS WAHLS-WAHLS-WAHLS The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store Everything now is Spring Spring Flowers Spring Styles and Our Spring Opening This, young women, is the store for you. This is where you should trade. There are more reasons jthan one, why you will find it to your advantage to do your shopping here. To begin with, there is no other place where you will be at all satisfied with what you are shown. Our styles have that indefinable something about them which appeals to positive tastes. This alone—the fact that you can get real satisfaction here would be enough to decide the matter upon, so when you add to this the fact that our prices are about twenty-five per cent lower than any others, you have everything in favor of this store SKff-1 J. B. WAHL Alaska Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPKR OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B.Irish Co., Printingaj||§|||^Ji3ii Railroad Avenue " I am convinced that things cannot be expected to turn up of themselves. We must, in a measure, assist them to turn up. I may be wrong, but I have formed that opinion."—Dickens. THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—FLORENCE D. BRAS ASSISTANT EDITOR—MABEL FRENCH Literary LORAINE SHERWOOD Class Editors- Senior GERTRUDE MCDONALD Junior - - FLORENCE ORNE Freshman - MOSIE ODLE Exchange Athletics - Art Editor J. G. DAVIS LEW GREENE FLORENCE PLUMB Alumni - VIOLET JOHNSON Organizations— Alkisiah - JESSIE JEANS Philomathean - ANNA CONMEY Boys Debating Club - J. G. DAVIS Students' Ass'n, MINNIE BURROUGHS Y. W. C. A. - - - HELEN FINCH Choral Club - FLORENCE CHARROIN Calendar - - - MARGARET STARK - - MARIE RYAN - - FRANK KRAUSE VICTORIA THIBERT - MARY RIORDON Jokes{ Managers •! TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. X. April, 1911 No. 7 ^§^t This last month has been an especially pleasant and profitable time for the Normal Students. Everyone started out enthusiastically on Second Semester work, and have continueed their interest through the first quarter. Perhaps a part of the explanation lies in the fact that we have had so much to enjoy the last few weeks. Mrs. Engberg inspired us with her music, the Art Exhibit with its fine pictures, the Boys' Debating Club entertained the Clubs of the School, thus giving us a chance to see how well they are managing their Club work. The Girls' Choral Club presented a cantata worthy of any School and invited us to attend. And we have been shown some good ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER We are promised Ben Lindsay, Champ Clark and other good things the following two months. Since this is so, surely we can finish the Semester as well as it was started. • Preparations are being made for the Senior Annual. Nothing definite has been stated concerning the appointment of the Staff except that the Editor and Assistant Editor and the Senior Staff members of the Messenger will be retained. Every Society, Class, Club, and other organizations of this School should vie with each other in making their part of the Senior Annual the best. • How we all admire enthusiast's—the only people that can really accomplish things. The other day I ran across this passage in the Y. W. C. A. calendar. Read it: "Blessed are the men and women of fine enthusiasm! A materialistic age cannot wither them nor the world's custom of slamming doors in their faces rob them of their infinite courage. They are as a fresh breeze on a Summer day, and while sometimes they blow a little too hard, they keep us thereby from stagnation and pessimism and inertia the while we are holding on our hats and wondering how long it will last." • The Seniors have commenced work on the Pageant. This promises to be a very spectacular event worthy of the School's interest and patronage. As nothing like this has ever been given in the city, a large number of spectators are expected. The Class of 1911 are to be congratulated because they have adopted a new means of entertainment and raising money. • • • COMPLACENCY. I am not hard at all to please, My wants are simple as can be. I ask of others only that They shall not interfere with me. I limit on one's words or acts, I care not what folks do or say, Or even how selfish they may be, If I can only have my way. I hate the grasping egotists, "Who disregard all other's claims To anything and only strive To gratify their selfish aims. I ask for nothing but my rights, From hour to hour, from day to day, And I am always quite content If I can only have my way. ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 8 To the uninitiated a "baptizin' on Big Sandy means nothing and the following record of one of these gatherings may seem but a flight of the imagination. The Big Sandy is formed at Louisa, Ky., by the union of its two branches, called Tug Fork and Levisa Fork. The Levisa Fork forms a large part of the eastern boundary of Kentucky. It is near the headwaters of this fork, in the most mountainous part of the State, that the incident I shall relate, occurred. , the county seat of , county is situated on the river, and just across from the town is a small cabin, formerly used as a "meetin' house" by the negroes for miles around. Night after night a revival had been held until it was almost impossible to get the blacks to perform their daily duties. Colored people, as is well known, are past masters in the art of shouting, while under the influence of religion. The townspeople could not sleep for the din and gathered nightly on the river bank to listen and wonder. Benches were overturned, windows knocked out, chairs smashed, clothes torn off and lamps upset. It is as much as a white man's life is worth to venture in one of these meetings. The blacks think the whites have come out of curiosity, as indeed they have, and while under the influence of "the Spirit," the negroes often inflict severe bodily injury on their visitors. After a month of shouting, singing and yelling, all the available material had '' got religion," as it is termed, and it was necessary to have the dusky converts baptized. While nominally Methodist, no negro in this section of country is considered baptized until immersed in running water, the current of which is popularly supposed to carry away their sins on its tide. A Sunday afternoon was selected, the word passed around and an old white mountaineer preacher asked to preside. The unfortunate man thought he was to preach and wore his best suit—in fact, his only one, save the "butternut" outfit of his daily life. Imagine his dismay when told that he was to baptize 9. dozen converts. It ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER would have been a fatal mistake to have refused, so poor old "Uncle Jesse," as he was called, stood by his colors. The spot was four and a half miles from town and had been chosen to prevent the attendance of curiosity seekers. The plan failed; for more than four hundred people thronged the banks of the stream. Every available vehicle in the little mountain town had been hired and for hours the road lay buried in a cloud of dust. People came on horseback, on muleback and on foot. A prettier location could not have been found. Huge, white-' armed sycamores lined the deep pool of the beautiful stream and cast fanciful shadows on its clear waters. The rays of sunlight drifted through the thick foliage, as the branches were swayed to and fro by the light wind, and danced like fiery stars on the bosom of the river. The green banks rose steep on either side, forming good vantage ground for the sight-seers. It was this primitive Garden of Eden that the ignorant negroes, with their instinctive sense of the beautiful and a sort of innate poetry of nature, had chosen for their dedication to God's "Work. The little knot of worshipers gathered near the river under a giant sycamore, the branching roots of which had been washed into view by the freshet of the Spring before, and opened their meeting. After a short song service and Bible reading the patriarchal preacher waded into the stream and stood waiting. The negroes, knowing that the whites were expecting a great lark, kept very quiet. One after another was immersed with only an occasional pig-like grunt until there was but one left, the cook of the town hotel. '' She never fails to shout,'' whispered one of the spectators. As she waded out to the preacher a change came over her. Her features became tense and her muscles rigid. Just as she was about to be borne under the water her hands and feet flew up like piston rods; and with a shout of "Glory," both she and the preacher disappeared from view. The old man pluckily regained his feet, but with an ear-splitting "Hallelujah!" his charge again engulfed him in the stream. The two struggling forms bobbed up and down with an indescribable swish-swash of the water, while waves splashed high in the air. The convert was uncontrollable, as was most of the audience, many of whom were wildly shouting, while others were rolling on the ground in an ecstacy of enjoyment. The small boys on the bank danced and yelled like Commanche Indians and even threw stones at the two struggling in the water. Others leaned against the snake-fence, helpless with laughter. The blacks all this time had tried to sing their songs, but the .uproar was so ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER b great that the hymn ended with cne long, quavering note. The old man was trying to bring his fractious charge out of the stream; but his already feeble strength was rapidly failing. It was soon seen that both would drown unless help came, so one colored beau braved the water in his finery, bringing both to shore. The woman was laid under a tree, where she remained for an hour in a semi-cataleptic state, while the exhausted minister, after a short rest, dripping, wended his weary way home to his mountain cabin, leaving a trail of water behind him to mark his path. A more disgusted lot of negroes would have been hard to find. One outraged brother said: " I jes' knowed old Suse 'd brake up de meetin'. Dat's wy we lef huh tel' de las'. I don' cyah how many time she gits 'ligion hyaftah, she shaint neber be baptized no mo'." R. A. G. • • • "Twenty Years in Hull House," by Jane Adams, was an inspiration because it tells of accomplishment without the thought of self gain. So few of us achieve but bread, butter and a piece of headwear that it is interesting to learn how Jane Adams has become economist, writer, city scavenger, "the foremost citizen," arbitrator in Peace Congresses and alley fights, philosopher and philanthropist, in less than a quarter of a century. Many who have given this time to writing alone do not occupy the place in literature that is held by the author of "Newer Ideals of Peace," "The Spirit of Youth in the City Streets," and "Democracy and Social Ethics." No professor of economy has advanced better or saner ideas for the betterment of social conditions. On missions of peace Jane Adams has been a fitting representative. The Hull House has been the forerunner of nearly three hundred similar extension movements and the interest iu the history of the work is shown by the sale of the book which is now one of the best sellers among non-fiction literature. After leaving college she says, " I t took eight years to formulate my convictions, much less to reduce them to a plan for action." During this time Miss Adams sought life as human beings do, but she was able to look for it in the capitals of the world, in universities, galleries, on mountain tops and valleys, only to return to Chicago to take up residence in the center of a densely congested district, midway between the shopyards and the packing establishments. Here, surrounded by poverty and filth, among foreigners of the lowest European nations, whose American standards have been set by ward bosses, she chose her work,—doing for the poor. What could a group of men and women do in such an environ.- ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER ment? This number of The Messenger could not contain a catalogue of the work now carried on, but at first the most pressing needs of the neighborhood were attended to. Babies were cared for while the mothers were employed in factories, kinder-gardens were opened, sub-postoffices and postals were established, the young people were encouraged to form social groups, profitable amusements were furnished, debating clubs were formed, employment offices were opened, different nationalities were encouraged to preserve their customs, and music, university extension work was organized, the sick cared for, the dead buried. She did whatever her hand found to do. Despairing of securing the collection of the garbage in the nineteenth ward she was appointed garbage inspector. The loss of this "plum" made a great stir among the politicians. But faithfully "she arose at six in the morning and followed the wagons as they unceasingly dropped their contents in the incinerator;" but success came in the form of a reduced death rate in the ward; though the neighbors continued to say, " I t is no job for a lady." Since her location in the nineteenth ward has her influence been felt in local and State legislation. When the bill restricting child labor was agitated, her neighbors bitterly opposed it, for children of three were often wage earners, and the mothers of these small earners deluged her with cards accusing her of wrong and injustice. Her loyal neighbors now became her bitter enemies. She patiently began a course of education which bore and will still bear fruit. Success came; but not without the cost. Mistakes were made, traps were laid for her into which she walked as innocently as a child. She has been accused of being an anarchist and belonging to the "moneyed interests," of being too orthodox and unorthodox; has been accused of living with the poor and "lunching" with the rich; of cleaning streets when a woman's work should be limited to cleaning houses; the press have used her to make copy putting their own motives to her actions. Probably no woman and few men have had more varied lines of work than this frail woman, who has been called "the foremost citizen of America.'' Her beautiful face is that of a modern Fate which seems to say: Serene I fold my hands and wait Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea, I rave no more 'gainst time or fate For, lo! my own shall come to me. What matter if I stand alone? I wait with joy the coming years; My heart shall reap where it has sown— And gather up its fruit of tears." C. M, ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY. It was June, the noonday sun shone down upon the Wyoming sand hills. No cloud appeared upon the pale blue of the sky; but only the sun shone down, turning to gold the white sand of the hills and the muddy waters of the Head Platte. This was befor-.; the babel of civilization had desecrated the silent prairies and frightened the antelope and bison from their haunts among the hills. But plans were being made for that great mass of civilization, which was soon to surge westward. Preparations were going on to receive the first great steam monster, which was t; gt; cleave the silent plains with its shrill whistle, frightening the coyote from its den and causing much indignation in the prairie-dog towns. This first great steam monster was to join the hands of the Atlantic and Pacific, for here was being made the grade, and here laid the ties of the Union Pacific Railway. At this time there were some two hundred or more in the Union Pacific camp, but even this number of white men might not be able to withstand the frequent attacks of the treacherous Sioux. Horses, food and ammunition were none too plentiful and it was a long drive of twelve hundred miles across country to get supplies from Omaha, with no railways, few stopping places, and always Indians, or a worse and more dangerous trail of five hundred miles westward to Salt Lake City. But on this June day when the call sounded for dinner, the danger of the Indians and all their privations were forgotten iu the merry raillery that went forth as the men laid aside their picks and shovels, turned their horses into the unstable rope corral, and stalked in to partake of bacon, beans, salt-rising bread with dried apple sauce and black coffee. For the day was one of those June days of the Middle West, which makes one glad to live,—glad to listen to the-call of the meadowlark, the chirp of the blackbird, and the mournful coo of the turtle-dove. As the men strolled towards camp a coyote appeared on a little knoll not far distant and eyed the laughing crowd with an air of nonchalance. When one big fellow shook his fist at it and quickened his pace to get his gun, the offending animal coolly turned, as if disgusted, and trotted into the sage-brush; while closer at hand a prairie-dog sat upon its haunches and looked the crowd over inquisitively, then with a "Yip! Yip" fairly upset himself into his burrow. "Say, Shorty; what did you do with that coyote you ran down last night?" said one man, jestingly, to a tall, good-looking chap, beside him. , ---------- Messenger - 1911 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "Dumped him into the quicksand and that's where you'll sink some of these days if you don't move," was Shorty's drawled reply. "Ugh!" said another of the crowd, noticeable for his brown, curly hair, "The quicksands of the Platte tell no tales and they never give up their dead," he remarked, more to himself than to the others. Dipping water from the muddy Platte in tin basins, the men washed and wiped on the grain sack towels, and then seated themselves at the tables improvised from wagon side boards and cracker-boxes, and now spread with tin plates and the digestible bill-of-fare. "Hey, Curly," shouted the lengthy lad known as "Shorty," "get a move on and come to grub. Quit dressing those silken locks. Some red will wear that shock away on his belt some of these fine days, and you'll have to do without it." ''Yes,'' said one man called ''Little Joe," "anyone 'ud think 'twas him had a gal in camp stead of you! You better leave my gal alone, hadn't he, Katie?" As the laugh went up the girl standing close beside her father turned away, while a red spot burned in either cheek. "Shorty," said Curly, slapping his companions good-humor-edly on the back, as he seated himself. "If one of them reds gits this top-knot of mine, you dump him into the quicksands, like you did that coyote." "Aw! Don't give the coyote bad company!" yelped out another, also noted for his height, and whom some one had dubbed "Long John from Puddin' River," for wherever you find the frontiersman you find his suggestive nicknames and these hardy men were no exception to the

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